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PS5 launch titles- The PlayStation exclusives you might want to play
What's new to play on the PlayStation 5 right now?
The PlayStation 5 premiered on November 12th to broad critical acclaim and user reception. Aside from its performance, users are hauling to the console because of the PS5 launch titles.
We're here to discuss the games you can only play on Sony's consoles. Bear in mind most of these titles are available for both the PS4 and the PS5. So, in a way, the gaming experience will be similar on both consoles, only that the newer version boasts overall better performance.
Later on, we'll be covering Xbox Series launch titles as well, even if you think there're none. Bear in mind that, during its successful first 24 hours, users played over 4,000 titles on the Xbox Series S and Series X.
If you're thinking of cross-gen titles, we'll also cover that matter in a follow-up article. However, we'll make a quick rundown on third-party titles as well.
Info: We already covered the most awaited console games coming in 2021 and without a release date. Additionally, there's a 2020 console games list, and some of those games are already out.
Again, we want to guide you towards covering the Xbox Series and PlayStation 5 launch impressions. If you're unsure where to spend your hard-earned money, I hope these two guides can help you make an informed decision.
PlayStation 5 launch day – First impressions on Sony's new console
Xbox Series launch day – First impressions on the Series X/S consoles
PS5 Launch titles
Our list of PS5 launch titles includes Sony exclusives mostly. We're detailing price, gameplay, and an overview. It might help you decide whether to buy the PS5 right now -if possible- or wait until there's something you want to play.
Here's a rundown by PlayStation Access. We're going to slice the fat out of the clip – the marketing – and share the real-life experiences you might have with the games.
About PS5 game prices
You can run any PS4 game on the PS5 through backward compatibility. That will boast some upgrades as better frame rates and slightly improved graphics. You can't install PS4 games on the internal SDD; they won't boast faster load times.
Sony is offering free upgrades towards the PS5 version for most titles.
Keep in mind some PS5 games have jumped the price towards $69.99 -from $59.99. European countries are jumping towards €69.99 either way, and the UK also sees £69.99 (about $95).
Most non-US countries are at the wrong site of the currency, which means new-gen game prices will be even higher.
Meanwhile, here's another great video showcasing new PS4/PS5 games:
I know you're looking for Assasin's Creed: Valhalla, currently out for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. We've got you covered already:
Assassin's Creed: Valhalla is coming and here's the important stuff
A closer look into the most awaited 2020 games: Cyberpunk and Valhalla
Retail price: free
Publisher: Sony Interactive Studios
Developer: SIE Japan Studio, Team ASOBI!
The cute little robot game.
The game starring's the PlayStation possible future mascot comes pre-loaded on the consoles. It's a 3D platformer that serves as a PS5 launch title example. PlayStation even recommends playing the platformer before the other titles.
In other words, Astro's PlayRoom is there to show users all of the new features of the PlayStation 5. That includes the controller's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, load times, graphics, and frame rates.
The gameplay interacts perfectly with the DualSense's response features. As this is a first-party title and a showcase game, no other PS5 game has the same levels of DualSense interactions as Astro's Playroom.
Also, I should note you could finish the campaign in about 5 hours. If you think that's too short, then you're out of luck, as some of the new-gen games are coming with similarly short campaigns.
However, Astro's Playroom is a free game. And it's an entertaining platformer with cute mechanics and neat graphics.
Developer: Insomniac Games
"The exaggerated swagger of a black teen" – GameSpot
PS5/PS4 Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a great game. By all means, reviews, and testings, it's just as fun -if ever so slightly different- then Marvel's Spider-Man for the PS4.
That said, it's also a relatively short game that sells for $50. What you'd get is a 5-6 hours single-player campaing with excellent combat mechanics, an okay story, and a superb villain -the tinkerer.
What you don't get is any kind of playability. The RPG mechanics are relatively straightforward, side quests feel repetitive and dull.
The game feels like a DLC, a natural continuation of Spider-Man. During production, Sony and Insomniac games probably decided to sell it as a stand-alone version. And, as it is, it's a bare-bones title.
It's up to you to decide how much $50 is worth!
By the way, you can pay the $69.88 retail price to get the remastered Spider-Man as part of the bundle.
Miles Morales runs at 4K/60fps with moderate ray tracing features. You can turn the "High Fidelity option" to boast the ray tracing in exchange for capped 30fps.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales Launch Edition
Developer: Bluepoint Games
Dying shouldn't be this fun.
PS5Demon's Souls Remake is the powerhouse. We can easily consider it as the best PS5 launch title. However, the game is selling for the new, hefty price tag some game-companies are hauling.
It follows the original gameplay, design, and plot to the letter. Yet, with new-gen improvements, a two-decades-old video-game feels terrific. That goes to show Hidetaka Miyazaki's prime opera is a timeless game.
I bet you're already aware of its existence. If not, Demon's Souls remake was a hardcore RPG that led onto the Dark Souls series we know and love.
Once again, the game it's absolutely unique on the PS5. From the feeling of your controller when you miss your sword and strike it into the wall instead; from challenging boss fights and pyrrhic victories, it's fantastic.
Oh, you're going to die hundreds of times. Only Dark Souls III -and maybe Bloodbourne- is more challenging than this title.
With the fast SDD drives, though, the loading screens when you die will be instantaneous. Moreover, Demon's Souls make runs with beautiful graphics, 4K resolution, and 60fps.
By the way, the title supports only play through PS Plus. Online worlds can have up to 6 players at the same time.
Demon's Souls Remake PS5
Developer: Sumo Digital
A challenging, fun, and lengthy adventure.
PS5/PS4Sackboy's premiere was very quiet compared to the two behemoths above. Still, it's a gorgeous 3D platformer with impressive visuals and performance.
Moreover, the game continuously adds new gameplay mechanics on every level. It keeps on your toes with pure creativity and fun challenge.
Sackboy is, right now, PlayStation's mascot. He's the star on PS3's crazy My Little Planet 3 game. He comes with a family-friendly adventure this time around, safe enough for kids, challenging enough for adults, and welcoming for everyone.
It's there to prove the PlayStation 5 has a variety of genres for their audience.
If you're into platformers, Sackboy is amongst the best of 2020 platformers. It won't compete against, say, Ori and The Will of Wisps in terms of music and plot.
Yet, it's compelling enough to afford its entry ticket and play with your loved ones. It even supports local co-op with up to four players, which is a rare feature nowadays. That said, you can play the whole game -including extra and extra-fun co-op only levels- while on a party.
Sackboy: A Big Adventure PS5
Developer: Giant Squid
Explore misty forests full of secrets, solve puzzles in ancient ruins, and test your skill in epic battles. The bond with your eagle and the fate of the world hang in the balance.
The Pathless is a gorgeous, unique game. It's currently on Microsoft Windows via the Epic Store and Apple Arcade. However, Sony is teasing the title as one of its own.
It's a mythical adventure following an archer and his loyal eagle on a vast, mysterious forest. You are a hunter searching the cure for the darkness that plagues the world.
You must sort through all kinds of puzzles on a vast and survive all sorts of peris with your eagle companion. The world is open, expansive, glorious, and, most of all, without any checkpoints or maps.
Giant Squid built the game around its gameplay mechanics. You get to fly with your eagle and see the world all around. You also get to uncover landmarks that will help you traverse through the story. There are also action set-pieces where your hunter abilities will shine.
The game presents itself as a piece of art, and indie title doing its own thing. There's no violence, no RPG levels to master, no loot to grind. It's all about your journey and the experience of shaping within a fantastical world.
Overall, it's a heart-full title that rewards exploration. Its moment-to-moment exploration is the perfect way to relax after a long day.
The Pathless PS5
Retail price: N/A
Publisher: Young Horses
Developer: Young Horses
The enticing adventure.
Bugsnax is not currently available for the Xbox platform, but it's out for macOS and Windows as well. Either way, the game is an official PS5 launch title.
This is another whimsical adventure to increase the variety of the PS5 launch title genres.
You're on Snaktooth Island searching for a half-snack/half-bug creature.
More specifically, Bugsnax is a "Gatcha" game, which means you'll be running around catching them creatures.
Bugsnax is currently available for free as part of the PlayStation Plus subscription.
Cyberpunk is coming out for the PlayStation 5 as well. We hope they don't move the release date again.
We've got you covered regarding Night City news as well.
Cyberpunk 2077 delayed until December to test final versions
Google Stadia is adding Cyberpunk 2077 on launch day
Cyberpunk 2077 PC Requirements: your rig can probably run the game
PS5 launch titles (cross-gen)
Aside from Bugsnax and The Pathless, there's another set of cross-gen titles for the PlayStation 5. The list includes CoD: Black Ops – Cold War, Watch Dogs: Legion, Assasin's Creed: Valhalla, Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition, Mortal Combat X, and more.
Other enhanced games include Dead By Daylight, Borderlands 3, Fortnite, No Man's Sky, Warhammer: Chaosbane Slayer Edition, NB2K21, Fifa 21, Dirt 5, Godfall, and more. Beware, though, EA is facing massive backlash due to Fifa's loot boxes, so we're not sure about the future of Fifa 21 – I don't recommend it either.
CODI should note Activision is giving PlayStation players an edge over Microsoft users. Cold War for PS5 and PS4 are getting 1-year exclusivity for the zombie mode; exclusive weapons, more weapon slots, extra XP, and more.
"PlayStation players get a suite of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War advantages that give them the edge"
We'll be covering the third-party titles in a follow-up article.
Also, the PlayStation Plus Collection became available on launch day.
As you see, there's not a high-stream of PlayStation exclusives right now. The PS5 launched with a handful of exclusive titles, but the library is still broad thanks to cross-gen games.
Out of all of the alternatives, Demon's Souls: Remake is what may drive your $500 investment. I wouldn't place the same faith on Spider-Man: Miles Morales, given that it's a very short (DLC-short) experience.
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It's another rockstar Pokemon ROM hack that every Pokemon player shouldn't have to miss. If you're a solid fan of Mega evolution and at the same time looking for a good looking and non-boring GBA game you have to give Pokemon Mega Emerald X and Y Edition a shot.
Pokemon Mega Emerald X and Y Edition is not an ordinary rom hack, thus a game that came from Pokemon Emerald; it is more enhanced and integrated with the features mostly found in Pokemon X and Y game. What's more awesome with Mega Emerald X and Y Edition is that the game is already completed, so this won't leave you hanging in the middle of your enjoyment.
Do you love to play with Legendary Pokemon? Surprisingly the game has all the legendary from Generations 1-6 and not to mention they are all catchable.
Mega Emerald X and Y Edition has its own music, new tileset and added weather effects to make the game more interactive. Download the patch file for this game and patch it to your Emerald game to begin the fun.
All trade and stones evolution is now evolved into levelling.
does it have dragon ascent and draco meteor in it?
Is there Ash's Greninja on this hacked rom? I'm looking for a rom with Ash's Greninja and all Mega evolution possible. please tell me.
Since i read the "all trading and stones evolution is now evolved into levelling" i have a question, how does the eevee evolutions like flareon, jolteon, vaporeon, leafeon and glaceon work?
Yes eevee evolution worked, because the pokemon mega emerald x and y. The evolution of eevee is acquired.
Is this game really have 3 regions ?
This is truly a unique gem among the vast majority of hack roms available. Its really appreciated that the developers put time and effort to give us such fine projects to play with. Sure it has minor flaws here and there but still its really worth your time.
Which cheat are you referring?
Hmm. I'm not sure about that.
I have a problem. I have downloaded the IPS emulator "Lunar IPS" and the IPS file of the game but the emulator doesn't work. I did all the steps of the guide for Lunar IPS but after select the file i have to select a ROM that i don't have. Can anyone help me, please?
You need a ROM of emerald to patch the ips file too.
The patch will overwrite the main game.
can anybody say why ?
This is a rom HACK people expect adults to use it. They might not change the format to a kid's version because they think adults will get bored.
Which version will it work on?


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RMT: and we cried out to YHWH and he heard our voice, and he sent a messenger, and he brought us out from Mits'rayim, and look, we are in Qadesh, a city at the extremity of your border.
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Dalung Tells Disqualified Contestants to Channel their Grievances to Appeals Committee
SOLOMON Dalung, minister of youth and sports, is urging aggrieved contestants at the just concluded National Sports Federations� Elections to channel their grievances to the Elections Appeals Committee. The minister, who was live on TVC network, said it was not unusual to have complaints and grievances coming in the aftermath of every conduct of an electoral process. He said: �The beauty of it all is that every credible electoral process has room for ventilation of grievances and in anticipating that we were not going to have a perfect situation, adjudicating bodies were also created to listen to complaints arising from these elections. �We should allow the process to terminate and if people don�t get justice they can now say that they were short-changed or that the process was not transparent and credible, but to point accusing fingers at the ministry and create imaginary enemies through distasteful statements is unfair.� Dalung also assured stakeholders that those who were unlawfully disqualified will be given a fair hearing and justice. �I have assured Nigerians of credible elections and all those aggrieved should present their grievances to the Appeals Committee. The Committee is made up of people with experience who will look at these complaints on merit and come up with conclusions. �The only thing I�ll add here is that anyone caught up in the guidelines can never expect anything to be created to accommodate him or her because the guidelines are the ground rules, therefore it is what is going to be used to measure whether somebody was unlawfully disqualified or not even qualified to contest in the first place. All these things will be looked into using the guidelines.� �Those who have moved to the court of public opinion, raising a barrage of allegations and trying not only to discredit the process but smear the integrity of people, I appeal to them that the Appeals Panel is still there. They should take their grievances there and they will get justice,� Dalung said. �� Jul 03, 2017 @ 01:00 GMT
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Q: Manipulating and Removing Facets in Apache Solr I am creating a front end application which queries through a database using the Apache Solr engine, but I have two issues that I just cannot find the answer to.
When Solr is processing a Facet query, how do I get the facet to be a single phrase ("Department of the Navy (160)") instead of a broken up facet of 4 terms ("Department (160)" "of (200)" "the (200)" "Navy(160)").
Also, how do I remove certain facets from being queried, for example "and" "to" "the" etc.
Thank you.

A: Looks like your phrase is being indexed into a Text field which, among many things, splits by whitespace. This is very good for full text search but not for faceting.
You can have a duplicate field for this, of type string (and not Text), which is not splitted. You can still use the original field for searching but the new string field for faceting.

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Cari amici di 'un po' di pepe', augura un buonissimo Natale a voi e alle vostre famiglie! Ci sentiamo l'anno prossimo.
Dear friends of 'un po' di pepe', wishing you and your families an incredibly Merry Christmas! We will be in touch in 2018.
Panettone is a Christmas and New Year's tradition in Italian households. Panettone (pah∙neh∙TOH∙neh) literally means big loaf of bread. Panetto is a small loaf of bread and the suffix 'one' makes it a big bread. The origins of panettone probably date back to the Ancient Romans, who made a leavened bread with honey and raisins. Bread has always been a symbol of family ties, as in 'breaking bread' together. In the middle ages, a sweet leavened bread with dried fruit was incised with the sign of the cross before baking as a blessing for the new year, then distributed to the family. A slice was also saved for the next year. In the 1400's it became custom to make il pane di Natale-Christmas bread, with white flour and costly, hard to find ingredients that made it special. This was called pane di lusso-luxurious bread, which in Milanese dialect was 'pan del ton'. Modern panettone originated 500 years ago in Milano during the reign of Ludovico Sforza (1481-1499). There are several legends regarding its origin.
In the most romanticized legend, Ughetto, son of nobleman Giacometto degli Antellari fell in love with the beautiful Adalgisa. To be near his innamorata, he pretended to be an apprentice baker for her father Antonio, who was called 'Toni'. Desperate to impress Toni, Ughetto created a rich bread with yeast, butter, eggs, sugar and canditi- candied cedro and orange peel. The bread was an overwhelming success and people came from all over Milano to taste this 'pane di toni' – Toni's bread. Duchess Beatrice d'Este, wife of Ludovico Sforza, was so taken with the love story that created this bread that she convinced Giacometto to let his son marry the baker's daughter.
Another version takes place in Ludovico's kitchens. There was a custom to prepare a particular dolce for guests on Christmas Eve. Unfortunately, it was burnt, sending the cook into desperation. One of the kitchen workers, a boy named Antonio, offered the bread he was making for himself using the dough left over the day before from the original dolce. It was a domed sweet bread with grapes. When the invited guests asked what this delicious dolce was called, the cook replied 'pan del toni'.
The final legend is the simplest, but probably the most believable. It involves Suor Ughetta, a young nun in a very poor convent in Milano. To make Christmas Eve more festive, she made a dolce for her fellow sisters with butter, sugar, eggs, canditi and uvette. Uvetta means raisin in Italiano, and in dialetto Milanese it is pronounced 'ughetta'. Whichever legend we choose to believe, today panettone is synonymous with Natale for anyone of Italian origin.
In 1919, baker Angelo Motta opened his first pasticceria in Milano. He let his panettone rise 3 times, to the familiar cupola or dome shape on a cylinder that we see today. Previously the shape of panettone was more schiacciata-lower and more compact. Motta also invented the paper wrap and box. A few years later, he had a competitor in Milano, Gioacchino Alemagna. Their competition led to industrialized production of panettone, with factories replacing the small pasticcerie. They also began exporting all over the world. Today both Motta and Alemagna are owned by Bauli, based in Verona. Last year almost 120 million panettoni were produced in Italia!
December 6th is the festa di San Nicola (Nee·KOHL·ah). San Nicola-or St Nicolas, was Nikolaos of Myra, a 4th Century bishop in Greek Anatolia, which is now Turkey. He was the only child of wealthy parents who died when he was young. He gave away all of his inheritance to help the poor and the sick and became known for his generosity, love of children, and the sea. Nicola is both a popular Christian and Orthodox Saint. Many European and Eastern Orthodox countries celebrate his feast day with gifts for children, who leave their shoes out on the night of December 5th. He is the Patron Saint of children, sailors, archers, pharmacists, harbours, the falsely accused, Amsterdam, Moscow, Russia, Galway and Greece!
San Nicola had a reputation for secret gift-giving and his legends grew after he died. In one of the most famous, he helped a poor man who could not afford dowries for his 3 daughters. Without dowries, they were unlikely to be able to marry, and would be assumed to be prostitutes or end up being sold into slavery. Nicola helped the family, but did not want to cause the father the humiliation of accepting charity. Over a period of 3 nights he went to the house. On the first 2 nights, he threw a purse filled with gold coins in through the window. The purses landed in stockings the daughters had hung by the chimney to dry. On the third night, the father had closed the window and waited by the door, so he could find out who the gift-giver was. Instead of going in through the door, Nicola dropped the bag down the chimney and it landed in the shoes drying by the fire.
San Nicola's tomb in Anatolia became a popular place of pilgrimage. It seems things haven't changed a lot since the 4th Century in that part of the world. Due to wars in the area, there was concern for the safety of pilgrims and access to the tomb. In 1087, sailors from Bari took the bones from the tomb home and the Basilica of San Nicola di Bari was built over his crypt. San Nicola di Bari was one of medieval Europe's most famous places of pilgrimage. The Barese sailors must have been in a hurry because they left a few bones in the grave. These fragments were taken to Venezia where the church of San Nicolò al Lido was built. In the Middle Ages, people went crazy for relics-parts of holy persons' bodies. They were revered and thought to have magical powers. Scientific investigations proved that the bones in Bari and Venezia do belong to the same skeleton!
In a blending of folklore, legend and religion, San Nicola is the model for Santa Claus, whose name comes from phonetic derivation of 'San Nikolaos'. If you are ever in Bari, visit the tomb of San Nicola. The traditional Italian gift-bearer is La Befana, who arrives on the 6th of January, but now there is also 'Babbo Natale' (Father Christmas).
I know Natale (Christmas) is around the corner when we make cauzuncill' (cow•zoon•cheel). Cauzuncill' is Orsarese for calzoncini, which means piccoli calzoni or 'little pants'.
Cauzuncill' are 'a forma di mezzaluna' (half moon shaped) turnovers traditionally filled with mashed ceci (chick peas), vino cotto, mandarin orange and lemon zest, grated chocolate, sugar and of course alcohol. We also made some with ground almonds instead of ceci. Castagne (chestnuts) are sometimes mixed in with the ceci filling.
Cauzuncill' are fried and then served drizzled with vino cotto. Don't know what vino cotto is? When making wine, some of the freshly pressed grape juice (mosto) is slowly cooked all day until it is reduced and caramelized. It's like a thick wine syrup that is used for desserts, muscitaglia on November 1st, and even drizzled on snow!
Dolci di Natale similar to cauzuncill' are made in Basilicata and Molise, but the name, fillings and even the pastry change depending on the region. What kind of dolci di Natale does your family make?


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Q: Firestore emulator returning Missing or insufficient permissions, worked last week I took a month off from coding in my project. Before I took summer vacation everything was working perfectly. I had working auth (email/password) and was able to write and read data to/from firestore emulator.
I come back from summer vacation authentication still works but reading/writing to firestore emulator just stopped working. Gives me the error "Missing or insufficient permissions".
Litterally no changes since july. Website working on production, suddenly not in development.
Did I miss a breaking update from firestore this summer? Anyone else experiencing similar problems?
I've tried updating firebase and firebase-tools, project builds, only auth is working but firebase keeps throwing errors. My security rules work on production.
Edit: Code where I try to get from firebase. Same code that used to work before.
props.firebase
   .assessments()
   .orderBy('name')
   .get()

Edit: Security rules
rules_version = '2';
service cloud.firestore {
  match /databases/{database}/documents {

    // Everything else only available to logged in users
    match /{document=**} {
      allow read, write: if true; // Changed to troubleshoot in development
         // request.auth != null;
    }

    // Only allow users to read, update their own user profile
    match /users/{userId} {
      allow update, write: if request.auth != null
                         && request.auth.uid == userId;

      allow read: if request.auth != null;
    }

    // Restrict team visibility to team members
    match /teams/{team} {
      allow read, write: if request.auth != null
                         && exists(/databases/$(database)/documents/memberships/$(request.auth.uid+'_'+team) )
    }

    match /tasks/{task} {
      allow read, write: if request.auth != null
                         && get(/databases/$(database)/documents/users/$(request.auth.uid)).data.teams[request.resource.data.team];
    }

  }
}

A: I´ve figured it out.
I was using  the
experimentalForceLongPolling: true

Configuration flag for firestore, since I´m also using Cypress for testing and firebase and Cypress don't mix to well.
Once I removed the experimentalForceLongPolling flag, code started working again, but I´m back to square one testing authenticated pages with Cypress as Firebase Authentication and Cypress don't mix too well.


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Q: Determining if the screen gets too small to display the page Is there a way to detect when the user resizes the screen below a certain width and height and show a div with a message (in a div) saying the window has become too small to properly display the page?

A: var resizeTimer;

function nagOnResize() {
    //pause for 1/4 of a second to see if the window stopped moving
    clearTimeout(resizeTimer);
    resizeTimer = setTimeout(doNagOnResize, 250);
}

function doNagOnResize() {
    $(window).unbind('resize', nagOnResize); //pause the event
    var h = $(window).height(), w = $(window).width();
    if(w < 300) {
        alert("< 300px wide");
    }
    $(window).resize(nagOnResize); //continue the event
};

$(window).resize(nagOnResize);

Live example: http://jsfiddle.net/FWhgT/

A: You should do something like
var nagOnResize = function() {
    var h = $(window).height(), w = $(window).width();
    // change the condition as needed
    if(w < 300) {
        // make it $("#nag").show(); if you want
        alert("< 300px wide");
    }
    // Recursive call. Not binding to $(window).resize as it's fired way too many times on some browsers
    setTimeout(nagOnResize, 100);
};

nagOnResize();

Live demo: http://jsfiddle.net/ajVpG/1/ (Decrease browser width to make the Result iframe < 300px)


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Q: Is my model actually overfitting? I'm working for the first time on my own with a convolutional neural network, and I'm kind of stuck with the same results since the very beginning.
My model is built with Pytorch and it has the following structure:
Convolutional layer 1 -> Convolutional layer 2 -> Convolutional layer 3 -> MLP (input-hidden-output)
I'm trying to use this model for a binary classification task. I have a dataset of 2482 images and as far as I know (from some code that I found) my model has 7010 trainable parameters. Since this size is not enough for training the model from scratch, I'm performing data augmentation in the train split (I'm splitting 90-10%) obtaining 46554 images, which I think it should be enough for a decent training.
The problem I'm facing is, with that setup my validation accuracy is not increasing. Moreover, after a few epochs it decreases. Training accuracy increases, so it looks like overfitting but, is this really overfitting? Is a model with 7010 parameters able to overfit a dataset with 46554 images?
Any comment/link/reference is appreciated. Thanks in advance

A: Even with data augmentation 90% of 2482 does not magically become 46554. Data augmentation increases the value of each image, maybe even so that one is worth a few images, but it's still worth less than 46554 completely unrelated images would be worth.
The kind of model you have could certainly be overfitting in your situation. However, I would also look at the training loss and validation loss, not just accuracy, because accuracy uses very little information per image (i.e. just 1 or 0, while whatever loss function you are using will take into account that predicting 0.9 for a 1 outcome is better than predicting 0.51). I.e. accuracy is quite a noisy thing to look at that can jump around in a misleading way due to the very small amount of information it captures.
Other ways of combatting overfitting besides data augmentation include various forms of regularization such as dropout or weight decay. Other promising ideas could include transfer learning from other types of images or unsupervised learning on a large amount of unlabeled images (if you have such images), even if you want to use a smaller CNN than those that are available pre-trained you could pre-train yours on ImageNet or distill a larger CNN trained on ImageNet into your smaller one.


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An internet Q&A discussion between the well intentioned and honest pro-renewables campaigner Mr. Jonathan Pyke and Mr. Mark Duchamp of the European Platform Against Wind Farms in The Earth Times is most revealing and informative:
Question (from Mr. Duchamp): How accurate is the argument that wind turbines have to be 'backed-up' by alternative sources of power, eg nuclear or coal, due to the irregularity of wind?
Answer (from Mr. Pyke): It's not accurate and I think it stems from a misunderstanding about what wind energy is for. It's better to think of wind as the back-up for gas, allowing us to make much better use of our existing fossil fuel power plants than relying on gas alone. There's no need to burn gas when the wind is blowing, which National Grid can predict extremely accurately. So comparing it to nuclear or coal is misleading because wind serves a different purpose; every time it blows there's a substantial decrease in carbon emissions, volatile fossil fuel costs, water for cooling, manufacturing and pollution. The 'back-up' argument just isn't valid.
British Gazette comment: Well there we have it! Thank you Mr Pyke for confirming what the British Gazette and its readers already know! That wind turbines CANNOT be relied upon to provide the UK's electricity! That their SOLE PURPOSE is to reduce CO2 emissions!
When the history of this age is written, its judgement upon the collection of fools and fraudsters involved in the great CO2 scam will be severe indeed. As British Gazette readers know, there are two types of people involved in this racket: The Fools who actually believe in this. Examples are probably such as Mr Ed Miliband. Then there are the fraudsters. These criminals – let us not mince words for that is what they are – are intent on making a quick buck out of the gullible. Of course fraud is not a new crime. It is as old as the hills. Fraud has a familiar pattern: those involved in it will generally adopt one of two strategies. The first (the sensible criminals) will perpetrate a fraud on a specific victim for a short period of time and will then make themselves scarce in order to put distance (in time and space) between them and the forces of law and order in the hope that they will escape arrest and conviction. Then there are the stupid ones: these fellows continue with the fraud until they are caught! That these fellows are caught and convicted is inevitable – if they persist in the fraud – as sooner or later they will be rumbled and end up, "helping the police with their enquiries."
Eventually, this is what these fellows based in the UK will be told:
"You do not have to say anything. But it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence."
CO2, fraud, Jonathan Pyke, Mark Duchamp, scam, Wind turbibes
Tony Butler
February 9th, 2012 at 18:32
"The common enemy of humanity is man. In searching for a new enemy to unite us, we came up with the idea that pollution, the threat of global warming, water shortages, famine and the like would fit the bill. All these dangers are caused by human intervention, and it is only through changed attitudes and behavior that they can be overcome. The real enemy then, is humanity itself."
- Club of Rome, premier environmental think-tank, consultants to the United Nations.
"We need to get some broad based support, to capture the public's imagination… So we have to offer up scary scenarios, make simplified, dramatic statements and make little mention of any doubts… Each of us has to decide what the right balance
is between being effective and being honest."
- Prof. Stephen Schneider, Stanford Professor of Climatology,
lead author of many IPCC reports.
"We've got to ride this global warming issue. Even if the theory of global warming is wrong, we will be doing the right thing in terms of
economic and environmental policy."
- Timothy Wirth, President of the UN Foundation.
"No matter if the science of global warming is all phony… climate change provides the greatest opportunity to bring about justice and equality in the world."
- Christine Stewart, former Canadian Minister of the Environment
"The data doesn't matter. We're not basing our recommendations
on the data. We're basing them on the climate models."
- Prof. Chris Folland, Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research.
"The models are convenient fictions that provide something very useful."
- Dr David Frame, climate modeler, Oxford University
"I believe it is appropriate to have an 'over-representation' of the facts on how dangerous it is, as a predicate for opening up the audience."
- Al Gore, Climate Change activist
Well, well, well they have been taking us all for mugs, but do the police bother with real criminals anymore?
When I was a bobby on beat. during the 70's we were all aware that 'anyone who obtains a pecuniary advantage, for himself, or another, is guilty of theft.' Criminal Law Act . A few years ago curious as to why none of the scam artists selling endowment mortgages had been prosecuted, I found that section of law had been repealed. Self protection by our politicians?


Finding the best mutual funds to buy during Donald Trump's presidency will require some research and study of history. However we've done the homework for you and have arrived at the best fund types, along with some specific examples, of mutual funds that could do well while Mr. Trump is in the White House.
The best funds for stages of the economic cycle expected during Trump's tenure.
With Trump starting his first term with a Republican majority in Congress, he stands a better chance of pushing through his economic policies; therefore the best funds for a Trump presidency may be those that would benefit from almost any Republican president.
Defense Sector Mutual Funds: Republicans don't inherently favor war, but they are generally more hawkish than their Democrat counterparts. Although Trump has a nationalist agenda -- one where he would prefer that the U.S. stay out of foreign affairs -- he is still aggressive in posture toward North Korea and has indicated that he is willing to send more troops to the Middle East. Because of this, mutual funds like Fidelity Defense and Aerospace (FSDAX), which focuses on defense industry stocks , could see above-average performance during Trump's term.
Financial Sector Mutual Funds: Republicans can be expected to loosen the regulatory reigns on big financial firms, such as those in the banking and insurance industries, as they have in the past. For example, many Republicans have made it known that they oppose the 2010 Dodd-Frank legislation, which has had some negative impact on business investment and banks. A high-quality choice for a financial sector no-load mutual fund is T. Rowe Price Financial Services (PRISX), which invests in big financial stocks like JP Morgan Chase (JPM), Citigroup (C), and Wells Fargo (WFC). Furthermore, the rising interest rate environment means financial companies can charge higher rates on their loans and other financial products.
Perhaps the most meaningful improvements that a President Trump can implement for the U.S. economy and capital markets is his tax reform. The stock market's general move upward in the months following Trump's election has been attributed to anticipation over his intentions to decrease taxes on corporations, which would in turn increase their revenue. Trump's cabinet assignments also indicate some of his leanings toward specific industrial sectors.
U.S. Large-Cap Stock Funds: Large U.S. companies may be the greatest beneficiaries of Trump's proposed corporate tax reform. An actively-managed large-cap growth fund like Fidelity Contrafund (FCNTX) could be a smart choice for a Trump presidency, especially considering the fund's long history of above-average performance and the fund's legendary manager, Will Danoff. A low-cost, passively-managed alternative would be to buy shares of one of the best S&P 500 Index funds like Vanguard 500 Index (VFINX), which invests in approximately 500 of the largest U.S. companies like Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), and Microsoft (MSFT).
Energy Sector Funds: Although energy sector stocks have taken a hit from lower oil prices, energy sector funds are still likely good long-term holdings and can benefit from a Trump presidency. His appointment of former ExxonMobil (XOM) CEO, Rex Tillerson, to Secretary of State, an influential cabinet position, could point to favorable policies for big U.S. energy firms. Investors wanting low-cost exposure to energy stocks like XOM can consider Vanguard Energy (VGENX).
Contrary to popular belief, presidents don't control the economy or the stock market. However, as illustrated above, certain political conditions can benefit certain types of investments. The biggest impact on what happens with the economy and capital markets is the stages of the economic cycle that occur during the president's term.
There are four stages, or phases, of the economic cycle, including the early-, mid-, and late-cycle phases, followed by the recession phase. Trump's presidency began at what was arguably the mid-cycle phase and will likely include the late-cycle phase and a recession, based upon historic averages.
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS): During the mid- and late-cycle phases, inflation is relatively low and expected to rise, which means mutual funds that invest in TIPS can be a smart idea. A good fund to buy for TIPS is Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities (VIPSX).
Floating Rate Bond Funds: These bond funds, also called bank loans, floating-rate notes or "floaters," can also work well when interest rates are rising because they adjust on a regular basis. The rates are tied to a benchmark, such as the U.S. Treasury bill rate, the Libor or the prime rate. This means that, unlike most bond funds, floating-rate bond funds may actually appreciate in value during periods of rising interest rates. One of the best mutual funds to buy for floating rate bonds is T. Rowe Price Floating Rate (PRFRX).
In addition to mutual funds, there are a few ETFs that can benefit from a Trump presidency. One such fund is Wisdom Tree Global ex-Mexico Equity (XMX), which invests in developed and emerging markets throughout the world, excluding Mexico. Another new ETF that stands to gain from a Trump presidency is Point Bridge GOP ETF. This ticker symbol (MAGA) is intentionally identical to Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan, often referred to as MAGA for short.
Whether you use mutual funds or ETFs for investing, it is important to understand that there are no investing strategies or market timing techniques that are fail proof. For this reason, most investors will do well to hold a diversified portfolio.
As is the case with many presidential cycles, the second half of a Trump term may not be as positive as the first half. Without any new stimulus, the economy is left to stand on its own. Furthermore, the 2018 tax cuts could have been responsible for much of the outsized market gains in 2017.
Once this stimulus has run its course, or even worse, if the tax changes do not create as much stimulus as projected or the increased debt is not offset, stock prices could correct downward. Tariff battles and a Democrat-controlled House of Representatives will not help the President's fiscal agenda, either.
If you want to prepare for a volatile and potentially negative second half of Trump's term, check out this article on best defensive sectors to buy, which include healthcare, consumer staples, and utilities stocks. Bond funds could also see gains in a recessionary environment.


Quebec has decided not to try to defend the niqab ban that was originally part of its bill 10 law on religious neutrality but was struck down in June by a Superior Court judge.
Notice that the UK, where it's also a hot potato issue, has no available numbers. We should always be wary of laws being passed on ideological grounds with no actual studies, facts or statistics to back them up. If a minuscule proportion of your population is wearing the veil, the only purpose of such a law would be to assuage the xenophobia of people who have very likely never even seen one.
One strand of thought in Quebec is prone to want to follow suit with France even if the background situation here is not the same, and France has the longest standing ban on the full face veil in public. This BBC survey from May on laws in various European countries (this isn't an issue governed by the EU as a whole, it seems) says the French ban has been in force since 2011; Denmark, often hailed as one of the enlightened Nordic countries, passed a niqab ban earlier this month.
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"https://www.tradebit.com" is a Vienna-based pop band centered around US/Austrian lead singer Annie Kay.
Annie Kay - vocals
Bernhard Krabina - guitars
Gerald Grüner - keyboards
Joe Dietrichstein - bass
Christina Kaufmann - drums
https://www.tradebit.com's Music Style
The music of https://www.tradebit.com ("Adult Alternative Pop/Rock") is sufficiently easy-listening to appeal to a wide audience, but it isn't mainstream. An amalgam of style elements treats listeners to a welcome change from ordinary music fare. The title of the debut album "More Than Meets The Eye" accurately reflects this condition: There is more (to see and hear) than you may think at first sight or hearing. https://www.tradebit.com uses pleasant melodies and "alternative" style elements to captivate its audiences' ears and hearts.
Annie Kay's expressive voice and her vocal arrangements are central to the band's sound that runs the gamut from upbeat and easy-going to pensive and mysterious. The songs demand to be heard from beginning to end, the vocal line weaving through each song like a thread stitching together and sustaining a vibrant musical patchwork quilt.
The Background
From 1998 to 2001, the Austrian band "https://www.tradebit.com" amply tried and tested its substantial musical vocabulary on audiences in many clubs up and down the city of Vienna and its surroundings. It's positive reception at live performances, for instance at Unplugged, Café Kino, Institut Français de Vienne, La Crêperie, Mautner's, Planet Music, the Planet Music Café and ZuGaBe strengthened the band's resolve to commit it's original compositions to CD. Early 2001, the band withdrew to draw upon the expertise of artists in L.A. and work intensely on arranging, recording and mixing their songs for the release of their debut "More Than Meets The Eye".
Annie Kay
Born in Santa Rosa, California, USA as the youngest child of four, Annie Kay was raised in Manila, Philippines and in Vienna, Austria where she currently resides. She grew up to the sounds of her Austrian family singing harmony to old folk songs, her mother's and later her brothers' and her own less sophisticated piano playing, her school choir's music and lots of radio music. As a teenager she moved to Vienna with her parents and three brothers. With just a smattering of piano and guitar education, her interest always revolved around singing. Shortly after settling in Vienna she auditioned and was accepted for a part in her local church's musical group.
As an adult, Annie got together with 4 instrumentalists and formed the band https://www.tradebit.com. At practically the same time she also joined the newly formed Jazz Chor Wien and was soon singing solo Jazz, Blues and Gospel parts in all the choir's programs. She also got a part in this choirs' soloist ensemble which later became a separate entity performing as a 5-member vocal ensemble named Gospel Ensemble des Jazz Chor Wien. Anni sings in the Gospel Ensemble to this very day.
Annie Kay participated in the Berklee Summer School in Los Angeles. In Austria she gathered musical inspiration from jazz seminars instructed by such Austrian vocal artists as Conny Giese, Inge Pischinger and Inès Reiger. She later sought out shooting star Sandra Pires who kindly recommended her a voice teacher. Thus she became the student of Dr. James E. Moore and later of Monika Ballwein. Annie Kay attended the Vienna Konservatorium (Waltraud Köttler) and the encore program at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, Los Angeles (Carl Schroeder, Carol Rogers, Coreen Sheehan-Hiketa, Dena Murray, Doug Wood, Michael Campbell, Robin Randall).
Kay has sung in various music productions, including children's audio productions such as Die Knickerbocker Bande, Bronti der Supersaurier (Thomas Brezina), a feature film (Die Supernasen), TV films (Schubert Trilogie: Mit meinen heißen Tränen and Nippon Animation: Die singende Familie Trapp - a cartoon adaptation). She has co-written and published an original song title with Stefan Foidl for the CD Debut in Time (God Lives). Her voice features in music jingles and as the friendly answerphone voice welcoming customers for various Austrian companies. Annie Kay also edits the English lyrics of fellow Austrian musicians.
Apart from her musical life, Annie Kay holds a degree in translation and conference interpretation and owns a translation and interpretation agency and language school with her brother. She speaks German, English, French, and Spanish. After her baby break, she now returns to the stage with "More Than Meets The Eye".
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Dispatch log for Tuesday, Jan. 2
St. Clair County Central Dispatch log for Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018
Dispatch log for Tuesday, Jan. 2 St. Clair County Central Dispatch log for Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 Check out this story on thetimesherald.com: http://bwne.ws/2E66shh
Published 11:31 a.m. ET Jan. 4, 2018
6:55 p.m., Assist Citizen, 800 block of Saint Clair River Drive
9:00 p.m., Area Check, 610 block of State St.
Berlin Twp
6:45 p.m., Animal Complaint, Capac Road and Oak Road
8:30 p.m., Traffic stop, Capac Road and Schultz Road
Brockway Twp
4:57 p.m., Alarm Intrusion, 7600 block of Jorden Road
5:38 p.m., Welfare check, 8100 block of Jorden Road
Burtchville Twp
5:12 p.m., Alarm Intrusion, 7000 block of Lakeshore Road
9:14 p.m., Mutaid, 4900 block of Jeddo Road
9:15 p.m., Assist Fire Dept, 4900 block of Jeddo Road
9:16 p.m., Structure Fire, 4900 block of Jeddo Road
10:50 a.m., Assist Citizen, 100 block of E. Church St.
Casco Twp
6:59 a.m., Structure Fire, 9300 block of Springborn Road
8:46 a.m., Alarm Intrusion, 9800 block of Springborn Road
9:07 a.m., Suspicious incident, Meisner Road and Church Road
9:57 a.m., Assist Citizen, Meisner Road and Church Road
11:55 a.m., Structure Fire, 5400 block of Bart Drive
11:57 a.m., Assist Fire Dept, 5400 block of Bart Drive
12:07 p.m., Robbery, Bartel Road and Division Road
3:39 p.m., Assist Citizen, Fred Moore Hwy and E. I94
7:44 p.m., Breaking and entering, 3100 block of Meldrum Road
China Twp
6:31 a.m., Odor investigation, 3700 block of Westrick Road
8:09 a.m., Holdup Alarm, 7400 block of Lindsey Road
8:30 a.m., Panic Alarm, 3300 block of Mayer Road
10:21 a.m., Assist Citizen, 4500 block of Indian Trail Road
12:34 p.m., Fraud, 2200 block of Fred Moore Hwy
4:52 p.m., Property damage car accident, 5100 block of Springborn Road
5:59 p.m., Holdup Alarm, 7400 block of Lindsey Road
6:23 p.m., Traffic stop, Fred Moore Hwy and King Road
2:54 p.m., Structure Fire, Dyke Road and Bluebill Drive
Clyde Twp
2:48 p.m., Traffic stop, Lapeer Road and Taylor Drive
6:54 p.m., Car Deer Accident, Beard Road and Glyshaw Road
7:03 p.m., Field Fire, 6800 block of Abbottsford Road
Columbus Twp
7:43 p.m., Suspicious incident, Gratiot Road and Bartel Road
Cottrellville Twp
8:37 p.m., Traffic stop, River Road and Roberts Road
9:51 p.m., Harassment, 1300 block of Chartier Road
East. China Twp
11:24 a.m., Assist Citizen, 5100 block of River Road
Fort Gratiot Charter Twp
12:27 a.m., Traffic stop, 3700 block of Pine Grove Ave.
12:37 a.m., Traffic stop, 3900 block of 24th Ave.
1:12 a.m., Alarm Intrusion, 4800 block of 24th Ave.
2:24 a.m., Traffic stop, 4200 block of 24th Ave.
10:07 a.m., Trespassing, 4700 block of 24th Ave.
11:23 a.m., Parking Complaint, 4200 block of Tristen Ave.
11:31 a.m., Property Damage Accident, 24th Ave. and Pine Grove Ave.
1:46 p.m., Vehicle in ditch, 4800 block of 24th Ave.
2:01 p.m., Property damage car accident, 4800 block of 24th Ave.
2:32 p.m., Property Damage Accident, 4700 block of 24th Ave.
3:42 p.m., Alarm Intrusion, 3400 block of Oak Leaf Drive
3:48 p.m., Fraud, 4400 block of Pine Grove Road
8:57 p.m., Traffic stop, Krafft Road and Campbell Road
9:22 p.m., Alarm Intrusion, 2800 block of Bardamar Drive
9:42 p.m., Assist Motorist, 4600 block of 24th Ave.
10:00 p.m., Alarm Intrusion, 4800 block of 24th Ave.
10:01 p.m., Hazmat, 4600 block of 24th Ave.
Grant Twp
12:12 a.m., Domestic incident, 5400 block of Norman Road
8:49 a.m., Alarm Intrusion, 6100 block of Wildcat Road
Greenwood Township
12:13 a.m., Car Deer Accident, Yale Road and Kilgore Road
11:46 a.m., Car Deer Accident, Duce Road and Yale Road
6:07 p.m., Car Deer Accident, Yale Road and Bricker Road
Kenockee Twp
11:37 a.m., Abandoned vehicle, 8900 block of Lapeer Road
4:36 p.m., Alarm Intrusion, 9900 block of Brandon Road
10:27 p.m., Abandoned vehicle, 5900 block of Fargo Road
Kimball Twp
2:36 a.m., Odor investigation, 6100 block of Smiths Creek Road
7:54 a.m., Traffic stop, Griswold Road and Hickory Road
9:35 a.m., Assist Motorist, Range Road and Ravenswood Road
10:06 a.m., Larceny, 270 block of Garfield Road
10:32 a.m., Animal Complaint, 1800 block of Morningstar Ave.
10:37 a.m., Traffic stop, W. I69 and Taylor Drive
10:44 a.m., Parking Complaint, 2800 block of Stable Drive
12:57 p.m., Civil Matter, 1600 block of Ditty Road
2:42 p.m., Civil Matter, 6400 block of Dove Road
3:03 p.m., Animal Complaint, 2700 block of Coleman Road
4:52 p.m., Alarm Intrusion, 6400 block of Smiths Creek Road
5:38 p.m., Traffic stop, E. I94 and Gratiot Road
7:19 p.m., Assist Motorist, W. I94 and Range Road
7:22 p.m., Personal injury car accident, 6100 block of Dove Road
7:23 p.m., Rollover, 6100 block of Dove Road
7:40 p.m., Mutaid, 6600 block of Ravenswood Road
Lynn Twp
1:07 a.m., Co Investigation, 6000 block of Hackman Road
6:49 a.m., Property Damage Accident, Yale Road and Winn Road
Marine City
9:32 a.m., Traffic stop, Woodworth St. and N. Main St.
10:28 a.m., Assist Citizen, 370 block of S. Parker St.
1:00 p.m., Unauthorized Driving Away Of Automobile, 420 block of Broadway St.
1:41 p.m., Assist Citizen, 370 block of S. Parker St.
5:37 p.m., Domestic incident, 240 block of Huron Lane
5:39 p.m., Traffic stop, Bowery St. and S. Parker St.
5:59 p.m., Traffic stop, West Blvd. and King Road
6:49 a.m., Alarm Intrusion, 1700 block of Gratiot Blvd.
7:41 a.m., Assist Citizen, 1300 block of Delaware Ave.
11:20 a.m., Traffic stop, Busha Hwy and Cuttle Road
12:36 p.m., Suspicious incident, 1800 block of Michigan Ave.
2:16 p.m., Welfare check, 1200 block of Aspen Drive
3:21 p.m., Property Damage Accident, 1200 block of Aspen Drive
9:12 p.m., Traffic stop, Busha Hwy and River Road
2:54 p.m., Assist Citizen, 35000 block of Benton St.
Mussey Twp
7:15 a.m., Car Deer Accident, Capac Road and Sterling Road
11:28 a.m., Larceny, 5400 block of Knoll Road
12:38 p.m., Traffic stop, 15000 block of W. I 69
6:35 p.m., Car Deer Accident, Bryce Road and Knoll Road
1:16 a.m., Suspicious incident, 26th St. and Nern St.
1:21 a.m., Traffic stop, 1700 block of Hancock St.
1:36 a.m., Suspicious incident, 2300 block of Military St.
2:54 a.m., Suspicious incident, 1100 block of Gillett St.
6:48 a.m., Property Damage Accident, Pine Grove Ave. and I94 Pine Grove Conn
7:13 a.m., Accident washdown, Pine Grove Ave. and I94 Pine Grove Conn
8:58 a.m., Animal Complaint, 120 block of Taylor St.
9:11 a.m., Property damage car accident, 2600 block of Electric Ave.
9:38 a.m., Assist Citizen, 810 block of Pine St.
9:43 a.m., Breaking and entering, 1000 block of Hancock St.
9:57 a.m., Assist Citizen, 1700 block of 7th St.
10:05 a.m., Assist Citizen, 2900 block of 12th Ave.
10:06 a.m., Traffic stop, 10th Ave. and Rawlins St.
10:21 a.m., Assist Citizen, 100 block of Water St.
10:27 a.m., Traffic stop, Pine Grove Ave. and Riverview St.
10:28 a.m., Traffic stop, 14th St. and Lapeer Ave.
10:35 a.m., Animal Complaint, 2100 block of Griswold St.
10:44 a.m., Traffic stop, Lapeer Ave. and 22nd St.
11:02 a.m., Animal Complaint, Sturges St. and 28th St.
11:30 a.m., Welfare check, 3700 block of Ramblewood Drive
11:49 a.m., Animal Complaint, 920 block of Pine St.
11:50 a.m., Traffic stop, Stone St. and Thomas Edison Drive
12:32 p.m., Harassment, 2500 block of Maple St.
12:48 p.m., Alarm Intrusion, 2200 block of Court St.
12:51 p.m., Welfare check, 710 block of Griswold St.
12:55 p.m., Larceny, 2500 block of 10th Ave.
12:57 p.m., Domestic incident, 3500 block of Shenandoah Ave.
1:12 p.m., Disorderly person, 610 block of Pine St.
1:38 p.m., Assist Citizen, 100 block of Mcmorran Blvd.
1:48 p.m., Domestic incident, Union St. and 22nd St.
1:50 p.m., Suspicious incident, 500 block of 10th St.
2:02 p.m., Fraud, 140 block of Taylor St.
2:23 p.m., Suspicious incident, Pine St. and 8th St.
2:40 p.m., Property Damage Accident, 17th St. and Griswold St.
3:40 p.m., Property Damage Accident, 2300 block of Pine Grove Ave.
3:41 p.m., Traffic stop, 10th St. and Chestnut St.
3:52 p.m., Traffic stop, 1200 block of White St.
3:53 p.m., Property Damage Accident, Pine Grove Ave. and Sanborn St.
4:02 p.m., Fraud, 1800 block of 16th St.
5:01 p.m., Traffic stop, 10th Ave. and Harker St.
5:05 p.m., Harassment, 2600 block of Krafft C Road
5:10 p.m., Trespassing, 2300 block of Oak St.
5:23 p.m., Traffic stop, Brandywine Lane and 15th Ave.
5:45 p.m., Suspicious incident, 2400 block of Wright St.
5:51 p.m., Harassment, 1300 block of 20th St.
6:03 p.m., Suspicious incident, 2300 block of Oak St.
6:22 p.m., Traffic stop, 16th St. and Oak St.
6:33 p.m., Suspicious incident, 1000 block of Chestnut St.
6:40 p.m., Civil Matter, 2500 block of Maple St.
7:09 p.m., Traffic stop, 10th St. and Griswold St.
7:21 p.m., Traffic stop, 7th St. and White St.
8:22 p.m., Traffic stop, Quay St. and Grand River Ave.
8:23 p.m., Retail Fraud, 2300 block of Oak St.
8:29 p.m., Suspicious incident, 1900 block of 16th St.
8:32 p.m., Traffic stop, Union St. and 19th St.
8:34 p.m., Area Check, 3000 block of 26th St.
8:51 p.m., Traffic stop, 10th Ave. and Sedgwick St.
9:09 p.m., Traffic stop, Erie St. and Glenwood Ave.
9:25 p.m., Traffic stop, 24th St. and Nern St.
9:48 p.m., Domestic incident, 3100 block of Electric Ave.
10:06 p.m., Traffic stop, 24th St. and Nern St.
10:14 p.m., Traffic stop, Jenks St. and 12th St.
10:32 p.m., Traffic stop, 2300 block of Pine Grove Ave.
10:37 p.m., Confined Space Rescue, 300 block of Bard St.
10:56 p.m., Traffic stop, Pine Grove Ave. and Prospect Pl
11:17 p.m., Traffic stop, Garfield St. and I94 Pine Grove Conn
11:23 p.m., Larceny, 3100 block of Electric Ave.
Port Huron Twp
8:44 a.m., Traffic Offense, W. I94 and Water St.
10:33 a.m., Traffic stop, 2900 block of Lewis Drive
11:31 a.m., Breaking and entering, 520 block of 24th St.
2:46 p.m., Parking Complaint, 3100 block of Fanone Drive
3:46 p.m., Traffic stop, Lapeer Road and Range Road
4:56 p.m., Assist Citizen, 1100 block of Michigan Road
5:15 p.m., Civil Matter, 3000 block of Lindsay Lane
7:07 p.m., Animal Complaint, 3300 block of Griswold Road
10:56 p.m., Traffic stop, 1200 block of 24th St.
11:18 p.m., Traffic stop, 4100 block of Lapeer Road
Richmond Twp
2:03 a.m., Traffic stop, Deland Road and Bordman Road
Riley Twp
8:16 a.m., Assist Motorist, E. I69 and Reeves Road
5:18 p.m., Traffic stop, W. I69 and Kinney Road
8:07 p.m., Assist Motorist, E. I69 and Kinney Road
9:14 p.m., Traffic stop, Kinney Road and Masters Road
6:52 a.m., Alarm Intrusion, 2000 block of Christian B Haas Drive
7:06 a.m., Traffic stop, N. Riverside Ave. and Hawthorne Road
1:09 p.m., Traffic stop, Yankee Road and S. Range Road
4:29 p.m., Traffic stop, 540 block of N. Carney Drive
5:38 p.m., Suspicious incident, 1100 block of S. Carney Drive
5:43 p.m., Civil Matter, 130 block of S. Carney Drive
6:13 p.m., Traffic stop, Jay St. and S. 9th St.
9:50 p.m., Traffic stop, Highland Drive and Prestwick St.
St. Clair Twp
8:19 a.m., Traffic stop, Gratiot Road and Wadhams Road
11:36 a.m., Traffic stop, Gratiot Road and Wadhams Road
12:43 p.m., Malicious Destruction, 5600 block of Klettner St.
4:44 p.m., Harassment, 4000 block of Violet St.
5:43 p.m., Alarm Intrusion, 1300 block of S. Range Road
5:54 p.m., Traffic stop, E. I94 and Allington St.
7:10 p.m., Assist Motorist, Gratiot Road and S. Bartlett Road
7:13 p.m., Assist Citizen, N. Rober Blvd. and Cour Franc St.
Wales Twp
9:03 p.m., Traffic stop, E. I69 and Wales Center Road
10:38 p.m., Car Deer Accident, Wales Center Road and Smiths Creek Road
12:29 a.m., Welfare check, 320 block of Mary St.
10:14 a.m., Assist Citizen, 110 block of W. Mechanic St.
11:28 a.m., Suspicious incident, 510 block of North St.
12:31 p.m., Larceny, 100 block of Commerce Drive
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She is the Fox Girl.
I am the White Gazelle.
Together we can outrun anything.
Reema feels completely lost. She'll never call this strange country, with its grey skies and boring food, 'home'. Syria is her home and it's a million miles away.
Caylin feels completely alone. She's looking after her useless mum, stealing from other kids so she can eat. She can't tell anyone, they'll only let her down.
The refugee and the bully — Reema and Caylin can't imagine being friends, until a shared secret brings them together.


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Benjamin Yong
Faculty of Business, Law and Politics
School of Law and Politics
Tacticians, stewards and professionals: The politics of publishing select committee legal advice (2019)
Yong, B., Davies, G., & Leston-Bandeira, C. (in press). Tacticians, stewards and professionals: The politics of publishing select committee legal advice. Journal of Law and Society, Forthcoming, https://doi.org/10.1111/jols.12153
At Westminster, there are increasing pressures on select committees to publish in-house legal advice. We suggest that examining the process of deciding to publish gives us useful insights into the provision, reception and use of legal advice, and the... Read More
What do we mean by parliamentary scrutiny of Brexit? A view from the House of Commons (2018)
Yong, B., & Thompson, L. (in press). What do we mean by parliamentary scrutiny of Brexit? A view from the House of Commons
The Governance of Parliament (2018)
Yong, B. (2018). The Governance of Parliament. In A. Horne, & G. Drewry (Eds.), Parliament and the Law, 75-102. (2nd). Oxford: Hart Publishing
The administrative organization and governance of Parliament (2017)
Yong, B., & Petit, S. (in press). The administrative organization and governance of Parliament. In L. Thompson, & C. Leston-Bandeira (Eds.), Exploring ParliamentOxford: Oxford University Press (OUP)
Britain's experience of coalition government: continuity and change (2016)
Yong, B. (2016). Britain's experience of coalition government: continuity and change. In R. Heffernan, C. Hay, M. Russell, & P. Cowley (Eds.), Developments in British Politics 10, 20-38. (10th). Palgrave Macmillan
When second best is still a no-brainer : why Labour should shoot for a majority coalition in May 2015 (2015)
Yong, B., & Bale, T. (2015). When second best is still a no-brainer : why Labour should shoot for a majority coalition in May 2015. The Political quarterly, 86(1), 133-140. doi:10.1111/1467-923x.12143
The chances of Labour winning the 2015 general election with a comfortable overall majority are vanishingly small. It could, however, emerge as the largest party or finish just a handful of seats behind the Conservatives. Either scenario would give i... Read More
Special advisers: Who they are, what they do and why they matter (2014)
Yong, B., & Hazell, R. (2014). Special advisers: Who they are, what they do and why they matter. Bloomsbury Publishing
Viewers of The Thick of It will know of special advisers as spin doctors and political careerists. Several well-known ministers have been special advisers, among them David Cameron, Ed Miliband, Jack Straw and Vince Cable. People also know about the... Read More


Is a Zebu heavier than a Bull?
Description Description:Zebu are indigenous to the jungles of South Asia. These are the only cattle that easily adapt to hot tropics and are known for disease and parasite resistant qualities. It has a very unique black upper back hump and has long drooping ears. Description:Bulls are male cows which are colorblind, yet the myth persists that they become angry at the color red. These animals are known for their thick skin which is used for leather, their use for meat and rodeo, and their complex digestive system.
Description:Bulls are male cows which are colorblind, yet the myth persists that they become angry at the color red. These animals are known for their thick skin which is used for leather, their use for meat and rodeo, and their complex digestive system.
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Shrew?
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Guineapig?
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Muskrat?
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Monkey?
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Giraffe?
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Platypus?
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Squirrel?
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Hedgehog?
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Frog?
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Rabbit?
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Mink?
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Rhinoceros?
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Prairiedog?
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Ferret?
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Groundhog?
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Bison?
Which is heavier, a Bull or an Elephant?
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Mongoose?
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Chipmunk?
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Gopher?
Which is heavier, a Bull or a Gilamonster?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Hedgehog?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Mongoose?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Shrew?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Giraffe?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Mink?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Guineapig?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Gilamonster?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Frog?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Rhinoceros?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Muskrat?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Squirrel?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Monkey?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Chipmunk?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Bison?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Platypus?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Ferret?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Rabbit?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Gopher?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Groundhog?
Which is lighter, a Bull or an Elephant?
Which is lighter, a Bull or a Prairiedog?
Is a Bull heavier than a Gopher?
Is a Bull heavier than a Platypus?
Is a Bull heavier than a Hedgehog?
Is a Bull heavier than a Shrew?
Is a Bull heavier than a Mink?
Is a Bull heavier than a Giraffe?
Is a Bull heavier than a Chipmunk?
Is a Bull heavier than a Squirrel?
Is a Bull heavier than a Guineapig?
Is a Bull heavier than an Elephant?
Is a Bull heavier than a Muskrat?
Is a Bull heavier than a Mongoose?
Is a Bull heavier than a Ferret?
Is a Bull heavier than a Gilamonster?
Is a Bull heavier than a Rabbit?
Is a Bull heavier than a Monkey?
Is a Bull heavier than a Groundhog?
Is a Bull heavier than a Bison?
Is a Bull heavier than a Prairiedog?
Is a Bull heavier than a Frog?
Is a Bull heavier than a Rhinoceros?


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Arlene from Israel
On Friday the US vetoed the resolution that had been advanced in the UN Security Council by Lebanon, on behalf of Palestinian Authority, that would have condemned the Israeli "settlements" as illegal; the other 14 members of the SC voted for this -- which, according to Abbas made his venture a success.
OK. Good. Better that it was vetoed. Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed appreciation to President Obama. Certain members of Congress, who had called on the president to cast that vote, did the same.
But from me Obama gets no thanks. He wasn't doing this to support us. The US government has made it clear that it is opposed in principle to the "settlements." It's just that it is still committed to getting parties to return to the negotiating table.
As US Ambassador to the UN, Susan Rice, put it, "This draft resolution risks hardening the positions of both sides. It could encourage the parties to stay out of negotiations, and, if and when they did resume, to return to the Security Council whenever they reach an impasse."
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and the very best friend we have in Congress, put it most aptly:
"The administration's display of angst and its hesitation to use its veto is a major victory for those extremists elements who relish in demonizing Israel. And for the administration to go as far as calling the choice to veto regrettable is simply shameful."
Oh, right on, Ileana!
What I want to examine is that American "angst" and the fallout that has ensued.
Obama had begun by making an alternative offer to the Palestinian Arabs. He had his reasons for not wanting to declare the "settlements" illegal in the Security Council, but his alternative proposal contained a good number of items that would have been troublesome: A statement by the Quartet, a statement by the President of the Security Council, an official visit to Judea and Samaria by the Security Council.
Definitely not a position that was friendly to us. And with regard to Obama's relation to Israel, this is what must be kept in mind:
In a time of severe unrest in the area, with Obama professing support for the people in the street who are ostensibly seeking democracy, Israel, the only genuine and stable democracy in the Middle East, is being undercut by America.
When the alternative offer was rejected by the PA, with the backing of the PLO, Obama placed a phone call to Abbas, which, I have read, lasted the better part of an hour. Reportedly, he told Abbas that he had done more for the PA than any other American president. Sounds about right.
But what we're seeing is that even this didn't carry the day with Abbas. So little is Obama's influence.
The PA news agency Sama has additionally carried a report from a senior member of Fatah saying that Secretary of State Clinton threatened to cancel aid to the PA if Abbas didn't withdraw the resolution.
Didn't make a dent with Abbas, either. He simply said he had to act for the good of his people.
What we are seeing, my friends, is a US that has lost all clout, an America that is going, going down.
It's a painful, pathetic sight, with manifold implications and repercussions -- none positive.
But it is hardly unexpected. Being "nice" does not work with the Arabs. Remember how Obama called Abbas first after becoming president?
All of it is for naught, if you're not tough. The more you give, the more they expect, and ultimately, the more disappointed they are.
Israeli MK Ibrahim Sarsour, a member of the United Arab List, wrote a letter to Abbas yesterday. It gives us an idea of what the Arabs are thinking:
"After the exposure of lies from the US, we must say frankly to Obama,'You no longer scare us and you can go to hell.' Obama cannot be trusted...The time has come to spit in the face of Americans....
"[The veto] proves for the thousandth time that Obama is worse than his predecessor Bush in his loyalty to Israel, his bias...and in ignoring the ongoing crimes against the Palestinian people, land and holy places."
Incredible! Bush never demanded that settlements be frozen, and Bush, whatever his failings, was certainly more supportive of Israel and tougher with the PA than Obama. There's the lesson.
Nor is this the end of it:
The PA has threatened to reconsider its position on negotiations. Abbas is saying he may bring a similar resolution to the General Assembly.
While yesterday Palestinian Arabs were calling for a "Day of Rage," to take place next Friday, to express anger at the US for the veto. This was proposed by Tawfik Tirawi, a member of the Fatah Central Committee.
A PA "Day of Rage" against the US. Imagine...
And then, in news just out, we have this further wrinkle: PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad has approached Hamas with a unity deal. Don't know that it's much of a deal, actually. What he proposes is that the PA continue to rule in Judea and Samaria, with Hamas -- pledged to maintaining a cease fire with Israel -- continuing to rule in Gaza. The two parties would then work out a way to place both areas under one governing body.
But the devil really is in the details. Hamas demands for control have been such that there has been no understanding with the PA forthcoming despite multiple efforts towards unity. Until this were to be worked out, there would be no "unity," no matter what the parties might choose to call it.
So far, there has been no comment from Hamas. And it is far too soon to speculate on the obviously negative impact some unity deal would have on "the peace process."
The PA is constantly doing a dance between the two poles of the US and Hamas. On this occasion, as I see it, Fayyad is thumbing his nose at the US, by demonstrating intention to waltz towards Hamas. Likely more gesture than reality. But we'll see...
We'll never hear about it, but could it be that Obama is so furious at the conduct of the PA that he has smoke coming out of his ears? Or is he thinking about how he can offer more concessions to appease them and bring them around?
Does it dawn on him at all that a party as intransigent as the PA is not going to sit at a negotiating table and make the compromises requisite for peace? Is he planning to keep on pushing for the impossible? Or has he silently thrown up his hands in resignation?
The only thing that makes sense at all is a tough stance with the PA now -- which, in any event, is what we are least likely to see from Obama.
Closer to home, what matters most is that Israel should stand tough:
No making concessions to Obama, to show "gratitude" for his veto.
No backing off on our rights to live and build in Judea and Samaria in order to "help" jumpstart negotiations.
I understand that Netanyahu felt it necessary to thank Obama. And I even understand that he has resorted to his role-playing: his efforts to show the world how eager Israel is to make peace, while the PA remains a stumbling block.
But did he have to say this: "We seek a solution that will reconcile the Palestinians' legitimate aspirations for statehood with Israel's need for security..."
Ouch! There is nothing legitimate about Palestinian Arab aspirations.
But there is another approach that brings with it the comforting prospect that Israel will stand strong:
The Ministerial Committee for Legislation is considering a bill that would apply Israeli civil law to all communities in Judea and Samaria, where military law now applies. (This is not annexation.)
It should have been done many years ago, for as matters stand, Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria have all the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship without the full benefit of the civic system. This would make clear that all people who are Israeli citizens are to be treated the same, and would send a powerful message.
Most significantly, the authority to approve, or fail to approve, construction would no longer fall to Defense Minister Ehud Barak -- this would be within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Housing and Construction and would pretty much preclude a freeze on building.
The bill is being sponsored by National Union; the 27 MKs who support it come, as well, from Likud and Yisrael Beitenu.
I'm not terribly optimistic that this will pass. As I understand it, the sponsors of the bill are realistic about its slim chances of succeeding.
But it is an important beginning: putting issues on the table and demonstrating a position of strength.
Tomorrow is another day...
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