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Satan's lies, our own insecurities and neurosis from our past, and the world's judgment on us keep us captive to negative thinking. Yet, God's Word admonishes us to take our thoughts captive in Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5).
We tend to dwell on this temporal earth embroiled by human reasoning and trapped by the hour glass of time – still eating from the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of good and evil and attempting to save our self (Genesis 2:17, 3:5).
Life is insecure at best and terrifying at its worse. People say that bad things happen in threes, but at times in my life, I have counted five or six stressful catastrophes in a row.
I learned early on in life not to expect anything good to happen. That way, when good did happen, I was mildly pleased; but when it did not occur, I was not overly disappointed either.
As an authentic Believer, we learn to cast all of our anxious thoughts on God's strong shoulders – to leave them in His benevolent heart and to have faith in His faithfulness instead of in people (Mark 10:22; 1 Peter 5:7).
As we turn our attention away from our self and onto helping other people, we continue to heal from anxiety. This brings inner peace because we help to ease another's burdens and we find fulfillment in sharing our abilities and resources.
As we pray during each moment for God's will and direction, we acknowledge that God is in control of our life (Proverbs 3:5-6; Philippians 4:6-8). This reduces anxiety quicker than any mantra or affirmation we can repeat.
God orders our steps and gives us the grace to enter into His rest (Hebrews 13:5). His presence in our life allows Him to provide serenity in anxious situations. He helps us to set priorities and to follow them.
This habit is comforting and provides us with a routine to which we can establish and adhere. Routine limits anxious feelings and defines our responsibilities according to the will of God, rather than our own stressful agenda.
I do not hide from life any longer. I know from experience that our Daddy God is faithful, I experience security by walking in His presence and praying without ceasing, and I find fulfillment and peace in the comfort of the shadow of His wings.
Father God, remind us that prayer is not created for us to manipulate You or to demand that You do our bidding in our way and timing. Our communication with You is for our benefit, however; and we do not need to wait for a crisis, which we can no longer control before we come to You. We wait in silence until we discover Your will for us during each moment of our day.
Thank You for giving us Your peace, which transcends any comfort the world attempts to provide for us. You are only a prayer away; and yet we fail to avail our self to the intimacy of our union with You. Thank You for abiding within us with Your presence and for filling us with Your Spirit and fruit.
God is not our puppet to manipulate according to our will, but our Savior and King whom we willingly serve according to His will and way; He is not obligated to grant our wishes, but He chooses to give us only the best that we need to live a fulfilling life.


Lami Phillips Giving All Dose of Marital Inspiration – Marry the Guy Who..
Lami Phillips Gbadamosi is an African female song writer, popularly known as Lami. Married to her husband of over 14 years, Lami wrote about marrying men in her latest post on social media.
Physical attributes , chemistry.. all that is good.. but it fades.. comes and goes.. what matters is the CORE OF THE PERSON, principles, values, and most of all PURPOSE being aligned. Marry the person who won't leave you if you lost your arm, or got burned in an accident. Marry the person who will love you even more when you get fat for carrying his baby. Marry the person who will love your family unapologetically and honour them. Marry the person who will always make God the center and the reason. Marry someone who will travel the world with you instead of caging you. Marry someone who makes your purpose and your dreams his mission. Marry someone who you will be willing to do all this for too! Love is a decision not a feeling. Let Disney be Disney let real be real. Please don't use husband to do friend zone and wife to do bestie. Thanks for listening. Hope it makes sense?
Yes, it really DOES make super SENSE? What do you think?


How do I change the email address assosciated with my login?
Apologies if this is in the wrong forum (it almost certainly is) but there doesn't seem to be a general account support area.
The email I'm using to log on is old and I no longer have access to it. I'd like to update the log in to use a current email address but can't seem to find an option. Could anyone point me in the right direction?


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Q: ArrayList Printing I have an assignment to create an ArrayList of employees, to provide a menu to add, find, and delete employee records. I successfully managed to implement all the functions on my own, but there is a small problem. When I use the find or delete option, the correct record is found or deleted properly but the code goes through the array list of elements and prints out employee not found till the correct record is found, this is unnecessary as it should only print the found record. I have limited experience with coding and I am writing my own code from scratch, please help me with this.
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I'VE ATTACHED MY CODE AND THE OUTPUT!

else if (choice.equals("4")) {
    System.out.println("Enter Name: ");
    String fName = myScanner.nextLine();
    System.out.println("Enter Job Name: ");
    String fJob = myScanner.nextLine();
    for (int i = 0; i < myEList.size(); i++) {
        if (myEList.get(i).getName().equals(fName) && myEList.get(i).getJob().equals(fJob)) {
            System.out.println("Employee found!");
            System.out.println(myEList.get(i).toString());
        } else {
            System.out.print("Employee not found!");
        }
    }
} else if (choice.equals("5")) {
    System.out.println("Enter Name: ");
    String dName = myScanner.nextLine();
    System.out.println("Enter Job Name: ");
    String dJob = myScanner.nextLine();
    for (int i = 0; i < myEList.size(); i++) {
        if (myEList.get(i).getName().equals(dName) && myEList.get(i).getJob().equals(dJob)) {
            System.out.println("Employee record removed succesfully!");
            myEList.remove(i);
        } else {
            System.out.print("Employee not found!");
        }
    }
}

This is the Output
Enter Option: 4
Enter Name: arjun
Enter Job Name: tester
Searching...
Employee not found!
Employee not found!
Employee found!
Name: arjun  Job Name: tester Weekly Pay: 1200.0

A: else
                    {
                        System.out.print("Employee not found!");
                    }

This has to be AFTER the for loops are over. You need a found flag. If after the loop is false then print the message

A: *

*Create a variable to track if employee not found before the loops

*In the if statements sent it to false if found.

*At the end of the loop check if it is true. Then print the message "Employee not found"
See the sample below
boolean notFound = true;
for(int i=0;i<myEList.size();i++)
{
     if(myEList.get(i).getName().equals(fName)&&myEList.get(i).getJob().equals(fJob))
     {
        System.out.println("Employee found!");
        System.out.println(myEList.get(i).toString());
        notFound = false;
        break;
     }
}
if(notFound)
    System.out.print("Employee not found!");

A: Remove this block of code
else
                {
                    System.out.print("Employee not found!");
                }

It should work fine after that.

EDIT
This is off topic but when you ask question next time remember to post image of output rather than typing it or posting a link.
And also avoid writing about your coding experience. Just be straight to the point. It just increases the size of question unnecessarily. :)

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Election Fraud Lawsuits Build Momentum As Deadline Approaches
Debbie Maimon
President Donald Trump's campaign on Monday secured two favorable rulings after the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals granted an expedited review of its Pennsylvania appeal, and the Michigan state legislature agree to hold hearings on election fraud allegations, according to Trump campaign lawyer Jenna Ellis.
A district court judge had previously dismissed the campaign's Pennsylvania lawsuit, which charged election officials in Philadelphia and other Democratic-leaning counties with violating the "equal protection" clause under the U.S. Constitution.
Attorneys alleged among other claims that "blue" counties allowed voters to redo mail-in ballots that were incorrectly filled out, while Republican-leaning "red" counties followed the law and didn't alert voters about ballot deficiencies.
Trump campaign attorneys welcomed the ruling from the Third Circuit, saying it will allow them to lay out compelling evidence of widespread voter fraud in many of Pennsylvania's 67 counties.
Bullied Into Submission
The same day the Third Circuit issued its ruling, Michigan certified election results favoring Joe Biden, a move that came after a prolonged saga during which one of the Election Canvassers was bullied into voting for certification, according to her description of her ordeal on Fox News.
When Monica Palmer subsequently tried to rescind her vote based on her having been coerced, she was told she could not do so. Her initial refusal to certify, she explained, stemmed from the wide discrepancies between voter registration numbers and the actual votes tallied in many precincts.
"The numbers were unbalanced, they didn't add up. I felt I couldn't in good faith vote for certification until that was cleared up."
Palmer said she was targeted with vicious text messages that threatened her, her husband and her daughter with violence if she continued to hold out. She capitulated and agreed to vote for certification after being promised, by an official with senior authority, that a full election audit would take place prior to official certification.
After she voted to certify, she said, that promise was broken.
Republican National Committee chair Ronna Romney McDaniel and Michigan Republican Party chair Laura Cox had backed Palmer, urging the Michigan Board of State Canvassers in a letter to conduct an audit before certifying the election, writes WorldNetDaily (WND).
"This board faces a stark choice: it can either ignore numerical anomalies and credible reports of procedural irregularities, leaving the distrust felt by many Michigan voters to fester for years; or it can adjourn for 14 days to allow for a full audit into those irregularities before certifying the results of the 2020 Election, allowing all Michiganders to have confidence in the results," they wrote.
Michigan's act of certification now opens up the question of how things will play out if the legislature's upcoming hearing uncovers irrefutable evidence of outright fraud, as many expect to be the case.
"We are confident they will share the same concerns once they see the extent of the fraud and disregard for the law in Michigan and across the nation," said Trump campaign attorney Ellis. "Every American should want to know the truth."
Riveting Press Conference Unveils Massive Fraud in Battleground States
Fraud allegations in connection with the Michigan election made headlines after a riveting Nov. 19 news conference by three attorneys challenging presidential election results outlined their key claims in lawsuits filed in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia.
Mindful of the narrow window of time before the Electoral College casts its ballots on December 14, former mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani, former federal prosecutor Sidney Powell working independently, and legal advisor Jenna Ellis offered a glimpse of the evidence that supports allegations that massive, coordinated fraud flipped the election.
The team has filed lawsuits and appeals, pressing forward with litigation despite the refusal of some states to delay certification of election results until all the fraud allegations have been aired.
Giuliani began the conference by saying that the fraud is clearly "centralized" as it took place in multiple states on an unprecedented scale, with tactics that were eerily similar from state to state.
Ballot Bedlam
The methods allegedly included backdating ballots; ballot stuffing (casting multiple votes); ballot "harvesting" (allowing volunteers to collect ballots from third parties); "votes" by dead people; and mail-in ballots whose perfect "pristine" appearance (unfolded, unmarked except for a perfectly filled in Biden bubble) looked computer-generated.
Attorneys say their investigation in a number of swing states turned up tens of thousands of mail-in ballots whose signatures matched no one's name in the voter poll book, as well as dozens of cases of precinct "over-votes" where processed ballots vastly exceeded the number of registered voters in that area.
In two thirds of the precincts in Detroit, for example, the over-vote was "monstrously" high, said Giuliani. Two and three times the number of registered voters turned out to vote in these places. What this means is that there were clearly illegitimate and artificial votes, he said.
"You can't logically have an over-vote of 200% or 300%. In Michigan and Wisconsin, we 'magically' have over-votes in numerous precincts of 150%, 200%, and 300%.
Methods of pumping up the Biden vote, according to attorneys, included counting thousands of votes by absentee voters as well as ballots that arrived after voting officially stopped.
"We have about a hundred affidavits that describe people witnessing the counting of ballots three and four times; having people vote three and four times, changing and backdating ballots… adding up to at least 300,000 illegitimate ballots that we can specifically identify," Giuliani told reporters.
The alleged fraud included the practice employed in the battleground states of barring Republican poll watchers from their legal right to observe the ballot counting, under the pretext of adhering to coronavirus guidelines. In several states, they were ordered to stay in a makeshift enclosed area.
In the city of Atlanta, Georgia, Giuliani said, Republicans were categorically barred from watching the absentee mail-in ballot process. "Inspections were completely cast aside." In addition, we have evidence of double voters and out-of-state voters, and we have specific evidence of voter intimidation and changes of votes.
A lawsuit that will be filed in Georgia within the next few days, he said, will set forth these glaring instances of voter fraud, as well as constitutional issues with the changes in Georgia's voting system.
Allegations about Governor Brian Kemp's role in spending a $100 million of taxpayer money for the purchase of Dominion Voting Systems in 2019 over the objections of Georgia's legislators will also be aired.
"That will all be in the lawsuit that comes out in the next few days," President Trump's attorney said.
Election Interference by Foreign Adversaries
The most sweeping and spectacular level of fraud, the legal team charges, was enabled by electronic software inside Dominion voting machines—used in 30 states—that reportedly allow outside players to manipulate votes.
Dominion's software, manufactured by Venezuelan-owned Smartmatic sports technology that can "drag and drop" votes inside the voting tabulation machine, wiping out votes for one candidate to put his rival in the lead, explains lead attorney Sidney Powell. Another built-in application injects votes in whatever numbers the operator chooses.
"What we are really dealing with here and uncovering more [evidence] by the day is the massive influence of communist money through Venezuela, Cuba, and likely China in the interference with our elections here in the United States," Powell said.
The Smartmatic technology used in Dominion Voting Systems was created in Venezuela "at the direction of Hugo Chavez to make sure he never lost an election after one constitutional referendum came out [against him]," the attorney said.
She said eyewitness testimony to this fact comes from a "strong witness whose affidavit is attached to the pleadings of [attorney] Lin Wood in the lawsuit he filed in Georgia."
Briefed with Dictator Chavez On How the Software Worked
In his affidavit, the witness recounts that years ago, "he was with Hugo Chavez being briefed on how the [Smartmatic] software worked. He saw it operate to make sure the election came out [Chavez's] way. That was the express purpose for creating this software. As soon as this witness saw multiple states shut down the voting on the night of the election without apparent cause, he knew the same thing that happened [during the Venezuela election] was happening here."
"This is a massive, well-coordinated effort," said Powell. "It is the 1775 [American Revolution] of our generation and beyond."
"It really happens in two ways," Ms. Powell said of voter fraud involving the machines. "There's an algorithm that runs that automatically flips all the votes, and then each operator has the ability to go in and override settings. They can ignore a signature. They can ignore the top line of the ballot. They can go down-ballot and select who they want to change the results for.
She also claimed that according to the "Chavez" witness, there were people who were "in the control room" and they "watched how the votes" were flipped in real time.
"We have evidence now of information from the [Smartmatic] systems going to three or four different foreign countries during the time of the election. Those countries could have watched the live votes come in and changed the numbers," said Powell. "There's significant evidence of foreign interference from the communist countries with our election."
"This is stunning, heartbreaking, infuriating, and the most unpatriotic acts I can even imagine for people in this country to have participated in," Powell said.
"We cannot allow crooks to steal an election from the American people," said Giuliani. "They elected Donald Trump by a landslide. Fraudulent and illegal ballots put Biden in the lead after the election was over. Give us an opportunity to prove it in court and we will."
Red Flags Were Raised But Ignored
While spokesmen have denied all allegations, the firm's long-running financial connections with Smartmatic, a company owned by Venezuelans with ties to the infamous Hugo Chavez regime, are a matter of congressional record, asserted Powell at the news conference.
Concerns about Smartmatic's foreign connections and possible tampering with voting machines have raised red flags among government officials, notably Sen. Caroline Maloney, D-NY. In a 2006 press release, Maloney explained the reasons for her activism in pressuring the Treasury to investigate Smartmatic for the company's ties to Chavez.
"I am writing because of possible investments by the Venezuelan Government in Smartmatic, an electronic voting company with business in the United States, and its acquisition of Sequoia, a U.S.-based electronic voting company," reads the letter Maloney sent to then-Treasury Department Secretary John W. Snow.
"As you can imagine, having a foreign government invest in or buy a company that services U.S. elections could raise concerns about the integrity of the elections conducted by these machines," the letter continues. "The government should know who owns our voting machines. This is a national security concern."
Maloney's concerns about the security of the voting machines that service more than half the citizens of the United States were echoed in 2019 for Democrat Senators Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klubochar who called out Dominion executives for using outdated, insecure and easily-hacked machinery that "could threaten the integrity of our elections."
She Was Trained to Cheat
Addressing reporters at the Washington DC press conference last week, Giuliani held up an affidavit from a worker in Detroit named Jesse Jacob alleging fraud in that city's polling places.
"This is the sworn statement of a patriotic and brave American citizen made under oath and under penalty of perjury," he said, adding that the legal team has over 250 affidavits from eyewitnesses. The flow of sworn testimony indicates that voter fraud was not an isolated case here and there, he noted, but a centralized plan specifically targeting big cities controlled by Democrats.
Jacob was assigned to voting duties in September and was basically trained to cheat, she said.
"I was instructed by my supervisor to adjust the mailing date of these absentee ballot packages to be dated earlier than when they were actually sent in," her affidavit reads. "The supervisor made that announcement for all workers to engage in that fraudulent practice."
The Detroit witness said she observed "a large number of people who came to the satellite location to vote in person, but they had already applied for and submitted an absentee ballot." She said her supervisor told her not to check the photo IDs of voters or their signatures when they arrived. She observed city employees coaching voters on who to vote for, as well as voters voting more than once.
Other affidavits cited by Giuliani testify that "at 4:30 in the morning, a truck pulled up to the Detroit center where they were counting ballots. The people thought it was food, so they all ran to the truck. Instead of food, it was thousands and thousands of ballots…in garbage cans, in paper bags, in cardboard boxes. They were all taken into the center and placed on a number of tables. At that time, they thought all the Republican inspectors had left."
"Here's what they jointly swear to," said Giuliani. "Every ballot that they could see were ballots for Biden. And the ballots had no down-ticket, many of them had no markings on the outer envelope. Estimates are there were a minimum of 50,000, maximum of 100,000 of these ballots. Many were triple-counted, which means they were put into the counting machine once, twice, three times."
FEC Chairman: Trump Campaign Bringing 'Legitimate Accusations' of Election Fraud to Court
The Trump campaign is bringing "legitimate accusations" to court through affidavits of credible witnesses and other evidence in its challenges to electoral outcomes in various states, Federal Election Commission Chairman Trey Trainor said in an interview with Just The News.
"[A judge] looking at the level of evidence that has been provided by their affidavits — hundreds of affidavits that corroborate events on the ground — would have to take the evidence of the plaintiff as being true in a summary judgment of these cases," Trainor said.
"The court has to take the evidence of the plaintiff as being true and see whether or not the other side can make a case against it," added Trainor. "So, the massive amounts of affidavits in these cases show that there was in fact fraud that took place. And the other side really needs to answer these questions."
While the media has been loudly clamoring for "evidence" –unsatisfied with affidavits from anonymous people—the attorneys explained that they were determined to protect the privacy of many of their sworn witnesses to shield them from harassment and would share their identities with the court.
Noting that the Trump campaign's lawsuits are advancing through the courts in various stages of progress, Trainor predicted they would culminate in trials. "At the end of the day, I would say these are legitimate accusations that are going to be tried in court."
"And we need to let this legal process play out," Trainor added, "so that we come to a valid conclusion to this election that everybody believes to be legitimate."
Prominent Mathematician Flags 100,000 Pennsylvania Ballots
Trainor said that new analysis by Professor Steven Miller, a Yale and Princeton trained math expert, "adds to the conclusions that some level of voter fraud took place in this year's election."
In a sworn declaration, Miller says his analysis of election data and phone interviews with Pennsylvania voters raises questions about as many as 100,000 absentee ballots requested in the key battleground state, where President Trump and Joe Biden are separated by just about 82,000 votes.
He said he analyzed Pennsylvania ballot data collected by data chief Matt Braynard as well as 2,684 voter interviews conducted by a phone bank and found two concerning patterns. One involved possible votes that were not counted, the other ballots that appeared to be requested by someone other than a registered voter.
"I estimate that the number of ballots that were either requested by someone other than the registered Republican or requested and returned but not counted, range from 89,397 to 98,801," Miller said in the sworn statement provided to Just the News.
According to Pennsylvania state data for early and absentee ballot requests, the numbers are even higher: roughly 165,000 ballots were requested in the names of registered GOP voters that had not been counted as of Nov. 16.
Trainor told Just the News that Miller's analysis provides fresh evidence of probable voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
"The rush to certify results that are this suspicious in places with known election violations, would nullify millions of votes that were legally cast [but not counted]."
Cybersecurity Expert: Michigan Election Results 'Physically Impossible'
The claims of over-votes and election irregularities in Wayne County, Michigan have been validated by renowned cybersecurity expert Russel Ramsland, who filed an affidavit asserting that Michigan's election results are a "physical impossibility," reported National File.
Ramsland is the co-owner of Allied Security Operations Group (ASOG). His company specializes in detecting election fraud, cybersecurity, open source intelligence and global security services. Ramsland served in the Reagan administration and has worked for both NASA and MIT.
In the affidavit, Ramsland said he determined, after intensive scrutiny of Dominion machines and Michigan voter data as recorded in real time, that ballot-tampering almost assuredly took place.
Ramsland was critical of Dominion's low security profile, citing "vulnerabilities to hacking and tampering, both at the front end where Americans cast their votes, and at the back end where the votes are stored, tabulated, and reported."
In explaining how the machine's systems logs are "unprotected," Ramsland said that anyone with an elementary knowledge of computer systems could "arbitrarily add, modify, or remove log entries" while keeping the alterations undetectable.
Ramsland goes on to write in his affidavit that, "There are a stunning 3,276 precincts where the votes cast compared to the estimated number of registered voters ranges from 84% to 350%…It reveals 431,954 excess ballots. This pattern strongly suggests that the "additive algorithm" was activated."
His affidavit goes on to say, "Until the tabulated voter turnout reached approximately 83%, Trump was generally winning between 55% and 60% of every turnout point. Then, after the counting was closed at 2:00am, the situation dramatically reserved itself, starting with a series of impossible spikes shortly after counting was supposed to have stopped."
"The final red flag is perhaps the greatest," Ramsland wrote. "In the data are 4 spikes totaling 384, 733 ballots allegedly processed in a combined interval of only 2 hours and 38 minutes."
This is physically and mathematically impossible given the available equipment at the 4 precincts/townships where the ballots were submitted, he stated.
"The existence of the spike is strongly indicative of a manual adjustment," wrote Ramsland. "In any event, there were 289,866 more ballots processed at the time available for processing, than there was capacity.
He noted that the pattern strongly suggests that both the fraudulent additive algorithm was activated in the code, and that "batch processing of blank votes" also took place, resulting in 74,119 more ballots cast than the capacity.
Ramsland warned about Dominion Voting System machine vulnerabilities in 2018 after studying samples of the equipment for other clients, writes National File.
AG William Barr: Eliminating The Secret Ballot is 'Playing With Fire'
A record number of Americans voted by mail in the 2020 election, driven by fear-mongering that crowded polling places could become super-spreader events for Covid-19.
In a pre-election interview on CNN in September, Attorney General Barr expressed concern about the campaign by Democrats to promote early mass mail-in voting.
"This is playing with fire. We're a very closely divided country here," Barr said of the changes Democrat governors and election boards sought to institute in the voting process, often without the consent of state legislatures.
"People trying to change the rules with this methodology — which, as a matter of logic, is very open to fraud and coercion — is reckless and dangerous– and people are playing with fire," Barr said.
He said the changed system impinges on the historic American tradition of the secret ballot, one filled with checks and balances.
"Americans go to a polling place, identify themselves, go into a private voting booth and mark a ballot. Those measures have been developed over the years precisely because of concerns of fraud and coercion," Barr said. "And you can't sell your vote, no one can intimidate you, no one can buy your vote. And it reduces radically the risk of fraud when you have a secret ballot that's organized the way we've had it organized."
Barr said voting by mail eliminates all those protections.
"There's no more secret vote," he said. "Your name is associated with a particular ballot. The government and the people involved can find out and know how you voted. And it opens up the door to coercion."
In response to the question of how to address people's fears of becoming infected with the virus at crowded polling stations, Barr said measures could be implemented to stagger voters for the general public and ensure that social distancing would be maintained. Alternatively, high risk individuals could vote by absentee ballot.
The attorney general said there was nothing to stop foreign countries from printing large numbers of counterfeit absentee ballots and sending them to voters. When pressed on which country might attempt to tamper with a U.S. election, Barr singled out China, because "I've seen the intelligence and that's what I've concluded." He declined to elaborate.
Major get-out-the-vote campaigns and relaxed regulations for mail-in voting revolutionized the process in the presidential election, with almost 93 million Americans sending in ballots before or close to Election Day.
As predicted, numerous issues mushroomed with the mail-in ballots, including multiple absentee ballots mailed to individual voters, ballots being mailed to dead voters, and votes appearing to go uncounted well after Election Day.
Against the uproar today over mail-in ballot fraud, as well as disclosures about Smartmatic's and Dominion's alleged ties to Venezuela and China and potential meddling by foreign governments in the U.S election, Barr's comments in September seem chillingly prescient.
'It Hurts My Spirit…My Soul'
In an electrifying 45-minute videotaped witness statement, a poll watcher who was at the vote-tabulating center in Detroit on election night described dozens of incidences of fraud, including an early morning delivery of ballots for Joe Biden.
Detroit resident and congressional candidate Articia Bomer who ran for the U.S. Taxpayers Party, said the Democrats "cheated" and the election needs to be "redone."
Reading from notes she had taken, Bomer recounted a minute-by-minute saga of incriminating incidents at the voting site at which she had been stationed.
"I heard an announcement that 50 boxes were arriving at 4 a.m. that turned out to be ballots for Joe Biden," she testified. Bomer heard that the Biden ballot-dump was counted and processed in an impossibly short amount of time, and said she witnessed officials tamper with vote tabulators.
Bomer said she observed ballot harvesting operations by a local church and poll workers overriding the votes and changing Trump votes to Biden.
"I saw poll workers refusing to count Trump votes," she stated, "as well as "poll workers bringing in luggage and boxes that could have contained illegal ballots."
The witness said she observed some poll workers colluding with Democrats to try and expel Republican poll challengers, as well as clandestine meetings at which GOP people were excluded.
"I don't have any confidence in any of the election process after this fraud happened right before my eyes," she said.
"I'm traumatized by it," Bomer continued. " … It hurts my heart, my spirit, my soul."
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It was a lovely day a couple of weeks ago and i snapped a pic of the front of the station allegedly a year short of completion of glass roof but some years short of the square in front of the station being restored. Does anyone know what has happened to Network Rail's competition to refurbish the square? Any sign of resident invovlement?


Calvin, with his humanist background, was convinced that "the understanding of an ancient text depended in the first instance on the mastery of the language in which it was written" (Steinmetz, 288). This belief was not just an idle claim for Calvin. It impacted how he read and taught from Scripture so that he would even bring the Hebrew and Greek texts with him to the pulpit and translate as he preached (Ibid.). Though scholars in Calvin's day were beginning to recognize the value of the original languages, many – even among the humanists – questioned the usefulness of Hebrew studies to biblical interpretation (Puckett, 56). Calvin, however, subscribed to the view of the "Strasbourg-Basel-Zurich school of Hebraica" (Friedman, qtd. in Pitkin, 175), which stressed the importance of a knowledge of Hebrew and even encouraged a moderate use of rabbinic commentators in order to "clarify the meaning of the Old Testament" (Puckett, 57). Though Calvin probably was not an expert in Hebrew, his knowledge of Hebrew was proficient enough that he could competently use it (Ibid., 58). In fact, Calvin would often base his interpretations – at least in part – on points of Hebrew grammar or vocabulary (Ibid., 59). This is evident throughout the first three chapters of his commentary on Genesis. For example, in order to prove that Genesis 1:1 speaks of God creating ex nihilo, Calvin notes that the word translated "created" is the Hebrew term אבר meaning "to create" rather than ריצ which means "to frame or form" (Calvin, Commentaries on the First Book of Moses Called Genesis, 70).
Augustine, on the other hand, while he encouraged the study of the original languages, did not view the languages as especially useful in deciding between the various interpretations (On Christian Doctrine, 2.12.17). In fact, Augustine claimed that while the original languages might prove useful in distinguishing "the literal translation" from other interpretations, in the end it had little significance because "to those who read with knowledge, a great truth is to be found in each" (Ibid.). For Augustine, the study of the original languages was an interesting pursuit, but with little practical value.
Even Calvin recognized that the biblical languages did not work like some magical key that could unlock the meaning of Scripture. While he relied heavily on Hebrew in order to better understand the meaning of texts throughout the Old Testament, he did not believe that a mere knowledge of Hebrew could lead an interpreter of Scripture to "a precise understanding of the text" (Pitkin, 175). The original languages merely narrowed down the possibilities of what the text could mean (Ibid.).
In order to come to the precise meaning, context was king. This context could take on several forms. For example, when in doubt on the precise meaning of a specific word, Calvin would examine the usage of that word throughout Scripture and even in other Hebrew texts (Puckett, 62). For example, when commenting on Genesis 1:2, Calvin describes the common Hebrew usage of the terms והוח and והוב in order to better explain what Moses was trying to communicate by "without form, and void." He writes that in the common Hebrew usage of these words, they generally refer to "anything empty and confused, or vain, and nothing worth," thus setting the stage for the amazing creative work that God does in the rest of the chapter (Calvin, Commentaries on the First Book of Moses Called Genesis, 73). Calvin also would carefully examine the immediate context to determine the precise meaning of a word. For example, in commenting on Genesis 3:1, he notes that the Hebrew אףכי can mean "'although' or 'indeed,' and sometimes, 'how much more'" (Ibid., 146). Calvin notes that only one of these fits naturally into the context, noting that the other possibilities are "not only forced" but also "proved to be false by the reply of Eve" (Ibid., 147). Thus, through the immediate context as well as the broader context of usage, Calvin sought out the precise meanings of the words in the text of Scripture.
But perhaps of even greater importance was Calvin's determination to read the text in its historical context (John Thompson, "Calvin as a Biblical Interpreter," 70). He sought to put himself in the author's shoes so that he could understand the mind and intentions of the author (Ibid.). Thus, even before he gets into the text of Genesis in his commentary, he spends ten pages discussing "the design of Moses, or rather of the Holy Spirit, who has spoken by his mouth" (Calvin, Commentaries on the First Book of Moses Called Genesis, 59). In this section, he strives to understand and explain the main argument that Moses – and by extension, the Holy Spirit – was trying to make through the book of Genesis. One important issue relating to historical context that Calvin notes regarding Genesis 1-3 is that Moses saw himself as writing "the history of the creation of the world" – not some allegorical fable (Ibid., 57). Because of this, when Calvin interprets Genesis 1-3, he interprets it as history, plainly set out for Israel. This explains why Calvin was so critical of allegorical interpretations. Calvin saw that the allegorical interpretation ignored the historical context and thus failed to achieve the only purpose worth achieving for an interpreter – the intent of the author.
Augustine, on the other hand, believed that the intent of the Divine Author could extend far beyond what we might think was the intent of the human author. In fact, he argued that the human author as well as the Divine Author could have had an infinite number of intentions for any given text. Thus, Augustine did not concern himself much with the historical context of Genesis. He argued that Genesis was written as history in his The Literal Meaning of Genesis (Augustine, The Literal Meaning of Genesis, 8.1.2) and yet wrote of the same passages allegorically just a few years later in his The City of God.
Calvin and Augustine's hermeneutics differed drastically in their particulars despite their agreements on the purpose of hermeneutics. These differences in the particulars of their hermeneutics have often been described in terms of the allegorical versus the literal interpretation. We can see these methods in full contrast in the two theologians' interpretations of Genesis 2:5-6. This passage – in its literal sense – describes the earth prior to the creation of man – no plants of the field, no rain, and no man to cultivate the ground, but instead a mist rising up from the earth (Genesis 2:5-6).
Augustine, however, seeing no edificatory use in this literal sense, argues that the plants of the field figuratively refer to life, the rain to the Scriptures, and the field to a man's soul (Augustine, On Genesis, 98). Augustine notes that just as the field produces plants and is made to live by rainfall, so the soul receives life – is made "green" – by the Word of God (Ibid.). He then argues that Genesis 2:5-6 is showing us that this was not always the case, but that before the fall – before man had to labor on the earth – the soul received life from within – from a perfect intellect that was capable of perfectly knowing and perceiving God without any external aids (Ibid., 99).
But while Augustine eloquently described this verse as allegorically referring to the life-giving propensities of the Scriptures, Calvin took the verse in its natural sense and still managed to find edificatory value from this seemingly empty verse. This verse describes the state of creation immediately after God's creative work, "For the LORD God had not caused it to rain on the earth, and there was no man to till the ground; but a mist went up from the earth and watered the whole face of the ground" (Genesis 2:5-6). Calvin took the verse in its natural sense, describing how the plants suddenly appeared, "sprung into existence at the command of God, and by the power of his word" (Calvin, Commentaries on the First Book of Moses Called Genesis, 110). Calvin notes the goodness of the original creation and of the God who created it in providing food that the earth produced without any labor on man's part (Ibid., 111). Creation all seemed to work together for man's benefit. And yet, Calvin notes that the focus and intent of the biblical author was the God was the source of all of this goodness. Even now, "it is God who opens and shuts the cataracts of heaven, and … rain and drought are in his hand" (Ibid.). Throughout Calvin's commentaries and sermons on Genesis, we can see his determination to follow the author's original intent perfectly meet and blend with his desire to edify the Church.
But because of his view on perspicuity and his belief in a plethora of intentions behind the text, the literal meaning remained just one of many possible interpretations.
Because of this, only Calvin's hermeneutic could actually lead to the authorial intent of the text. Augustine's hermeneutic falls short because it cannot offer an objective standard to determine the Author's meaning. He argued that any interpretation of a passage that teaches true doctrine is valid, but he provided no way for us to know if a particular truth was the meaning that the Author intended to communicate through that passage. His only possible defense for his interpretations would be that they at least teach doctrine and applications that conform to the truth. But at that point, he would have to abandon his claims of finding the intention of the Author.
Augustine's problem only becomes worse when we consider his claim that every interpretation of Scripture that conforms to the truth was intended by the Author. If every interpretation that conforms to the truth is intended by the Author, then we have no objective standard to determine truth. We have no basis for claiming that one interpretation conforms to the truth while another does not because we can have no assurance that our interpretations of even the "clear" passages are actually true. In this way, Augustine's hermeneutic forces us towards one of two extremes. We must either rely on what we believe internally to be true when we approach Scripture or we must rely on what a community, such as a church, declares to be true. But if we rely on our internal perception of truth to interpret Scripture, then we are no longer searching for the Author's intent but are instead forcing our intentions on Scripture. Similarly, if we rely on the declaration of a community, then we will only find the intent of that community in Scripture. In both cases, the interpreter fails to achieve what Augustine claimed was the foremost duty of the interpreter.
Calvin's hermeneutic, on the other hand, actually reveals the Author's intended meaning. Calvin recognized that if God had communicated Scripture in order to reveal Himself, then we must assume the perspicuity of Scripture. Once this is assumed, the method to uncover the Author's intent follows naturally. Thus, of these two great theologians, only Calvin could truly find the author's intended meaning. While Calvin and Augustine may have come to many of the same doctrinal conclusions on various issues, only Calvin could actually claim to rest his doctrine on an objective and authoritative foundation – the intent of the Author found in His Word through a literal interpretation of the text.


COSTA MESA — Hoping for a punctual 2011, Mayor Gary Monahan wants to move closed sessions to the end of the City Council meetings, he said.
The council will vote on the agenda item during Tuesday's meeting.
"We haven't met on time in probably eight or 10 months," Monahan said. "I think having these closed sessions before the meeting has been a failure. There's no reason to hold the public hostage and to keep them waiting on us when we're doing our closed sessions."
With issues like balancing the budget, the failed attempt to buy the Orange County Fairgrounds and negotiating employee contracts, the council at times has spent up to two hours behind closed doors, keeping the public waiting beyond the scheduled 6 p.m. start.
The closed-session meetings were traditionally at the end until recently, Monahan said, adding that he didn't know the reasons for the change.
Resident Lisa Reedy said she thinks moving the closed session to the end of the meeting is a "brilliant idea."
"I think you lose the audience if the meetings go too long," she said. "To keep the meetings on schedule, to encourage more public participation and public input, I think it makes sense to have the calendar switched around, so they can address the business they expect the public to participate in."
Monahan also wants to add announcements to the beginning of the meetings. They would keep the public aware of upcoming events, Monahan said.
The council members' comments, suggestions and reports would be moved to the end of the meeting, before the city manager and city attorney's reports, he said.
Councilwoman Wendy Leece said she's in agreement with changing the order to keep the meetings more efficient.


Description : Caroline Grandoit, Assistant Vice President, Liability Driven Investment and Multi-Asset at Fiera Capital, discusses the importance of strategic asset allocation and how alternative investments can add improve portfolio risk and return.
Caroline Grandoit holds a dual role working on Multi-Asset Class Solutions (MACS) and Liability Driven Investment (LDI). She is responsible for creating, implementing and monitoring risk targeted and immunized liability driven portfolios as well as structured multi-asset mandates. Furthermore, she is in charge of the research and development supporting Fiera's Multi-asset class solutions and proprietary risk factor-based asset allocation model.
Mrs. Grandoit joined the firm in 2017. Her career in the financial industry spans over 12 years working both in the United States and Canada, helping institutional clients in her actuarial, financial strategy and portfolio management roles. She specializes in asset-liability modeling, portfolio projections and customized strategic asset allocation optimization.
Mrs. Grandoit is a graduate of Concordia University in Montreal where she studied Actuarial Mathematics and Finance. She is also a CFA charterholder (CFA), a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and a Certified Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA).
**Description** : Caroline Grandoit, Assistant Vice President, Liability Driven Investment and Multi-Asset at Fiera Capital, discusses the importance of strategic asset allocation and how alternative investments can add improve portfolio risk and return. *Recorded on October 25, 2018* **Caroline Grandoit** holds a dual role working on Multi-Asset Class Solutions (MACS) and Liability Driven Investment (LDI). She is responsible for creating, implementing and monitoring risk targeted and immunized liability driven portfolios as well as structured multi-asset mandates. Furthermore, she is in charge of the research and development supporting Fiera's Multi-asset class solutions and proprietary risk factor-based asset allocation model. Mrs. Grandoit joined the firm in 2017. Her career in the financial industry spans over 12 years working both in the United States and Canada, helping institutional clients in her actuarial, financial strategy and portfolio management roles. She specializes in asset-liability modeling, portfolio projections and customized strategic asset allocation optimization. Mrs. Grandoit is a graduate of Concordia University in Montreal where she studied Actuarial Mathematics and Finance. She is also a CFA charterholder (CFA), a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and a Certified Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA).


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Alyas Robin Hood (International title: Bow of Justice / ) is a Philippine television drama action crime series broadcast by GMA Network. The series was inspired by the English folk hero, Robin Hood. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Dingdong Dantes in the title role. It premiered on September 19, 2016 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Descendants of the Sun. The series concluded on November 24, 2017 with a total of 2 seasons and 190 episodes. It was replaced by Kambal, Karibal in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.

Premise
In season 1, Pepe's father is murdered by Dean Balbuena who gets Pepe framed up for the murder. Arrested and later fleeing, Pepe goes out to be "Alyas Robin Hood". Pepe sets to find justice and seeks for the truth to prove himself not guilty for his charges.

In season 2, Pepe is now a lawyer and also engaged to Venus. Their relationship faces a setback due to an accident that involves Pepe's mother. Leading to a new enemy and problems, "Alyas Robin Hood" makes a comeback.

Episodes

Cast and characters

Lead cast
 Dingdong Dantes as Jose Paulo "Pepe" de Jesus Jr. / Alyas Robin Hood

Supporting cast
 Andrea Torres as Venus Torralba-de Jesus
 Megan Young as Sarri Acosta (season 1)
 Cherie Gil as Margarita "Maggie" Balbuena (season 1)
 Sid Lucero as Dean Balbuena (season 1)
 Jaclyn Jose as Judy de Jesus
 Christopher De Leon as Jose Paulo de Jesus (season 1)
 Paolo Contis as Daniel Acosta
 Gary Estrada as Carlos "Caloy" de Jesus
 Dennis Padilla as Wilson Chan
 John Feir as Armando
 Gio Alvarez as Jericho "Jekjek" Sumilang
 Lindsay de Vera as Felizidad "Lizzy" de Jesus
 Dave Bornea as Julian Balbuena
 Caprice Cayetano as Ekay
 Rey "PJ" Abellana as Leandro Torralba
 Antonette Garcia as Frida
 Luri Vincent Nalus as Junior "Jun Jun" Aguilar
 Ruru Madrid as Andres Silang (season 2)
 Solenn Heussaff as Iris Rebecca Lizeralde (season 2)
 Edu Manzano as Emilio Albano (season 2)
 Jay Manalo as Pablo Rodrigo (season 2)
 KC Montero as Rigor (season 2)

Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the series premiere of Alyas Robin Hood earned a 21.3% rating. The first season had its highest rating on November 10, 2016 with a 26.2% rating. While from AGB Nielsen Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement, the series had its highest rating on December 7, 2016 with a 23.3% rating. The season one's finale scored a 21.3% rating.

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the premiere of Alyas Robin Hood's second season earned a 10.7% rating. While the final episode scored a 9.7% rating.

Accolades

References

External links

2016 Philippine television series debuts
2017 Philippine television series endings
Filipino-language television shows
GMA Network drama series
Philippine action television series
Philippine crime television series
Robin Hood television series
Serial drama television series
Superhero television series
Television shows set in Quezon City

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Листки Ундольского — памятник старославянского языка, два пергаментных листка, написанные кириллицей и содержащие отрывок евангелия-апракоса. Датируются XI веком. Названы по имени первого их владельца — В. М. Ундольского; после его смерти поступили в Румянцевский музей — ныне Российская государственная библиотека в Москве, хранятся в «фонде Ундольского» под шифром № 961.

Впервые изданы И. И. Срезневским в «Древних славянских памятниках юсового письма» (Спб., 1868); позже Е. Ф. Карским (Спб., 1904; переиздано в его сборнике «Труды по белорусскому и другим славянским языкам», М., 1962) и А. Минчевой («Старобългарски кирилски откъслеци», София, 1978).

См. также
 Список евангелий-апракосов

Литературные памятники старославянского языка
Рукописи XI века


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How This Tanzanian Musician Made Ivory a National Campaign Issue
Posted on July 1, 2017 by GarryRogers
GR: Individual activists are important spark plugs for nature conservation and wildlife protection. Here's a great example.
Shubert Mwarabu promotes the grassroots campaign to save Tanzania's elephants at a festival in Iringa, in the southern highlands. PHOTOGRAPH BY MOHAMED MVUMBAGU, FEMINA HIP
"Until Shubert Mwarabu saw a photograph of an elephant with its face hacked and bloodied, poaching was an abstraction. He didn't know anything about ivory trafficking, or even what ivory was used for. That was in 2011, and the Tanzanian musician was 25.
"The photo had a powerful impact on him, and from then on, he says, he threw himself into the fight to save Tanzania's elephants.Mwarabu, who previously had organized clubs in primary schools for advocating against child abuse, now started school conservation clubs. He composed songs about protecting elephants. His first, called "Let's Talk About Poaching," or "Tupige Vita Ujangili" in KiSwahili, was played on Tanzania's national radio station.
"His efforts have been noticed in Tanzania and beyond. The California-based nonprofit Generation Awakening, which works to support young environmental activists, appointed him their first country ambassador.
"In October 2013, Mwarabu launched a one-man campaign, naming it Me Against Poaching, to show that change can come from a single person.
"Now he's leading the first organized citizen campaign to lobby the Tanzanian government to halt the ivory trafficking that has made this East African country ground zero in the slaughter of Africa's elephants. Okoa Tembo wa Tanzania, "Save Tanzania's Elephants," succeeded in making conservation an election issue in the hotly contested presidential race, Mwarabu says." –Maraya Cornell (How This Tanzanian Musician Made Ivory a National Campaign Issue)
WATCH on the original post: A video aired in 2013 shows investigative journalist Aidan Hartley attempting to gain access to a maximum-security warehouse in Tanzania that holds perhaps the world's largest cache of raw ivory. Maintaining this stockpile is expensive. Moreover it can't legally be sold. So why not follow Kenya's example and burn it!
This entry was posted in Activism, Animal Rights/Welfare, Elephants, Governments-Against-Consumers, Poaching, Wildlife Crime, wildlife-trafficking and tagged ivory, poaching, tanzania by GarryRogers. Bookmark the permalink.


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    container: [tw`inline-flex items-center text-xs text-gray-400`],
    logo: [tw`inline-block align-middle`],
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The list for 2019 of special days and dates for the environment is available here.
Please note that some of the websites are not updated for 2018 yet.
Is our love affair with fossil fuels an abusive relationship?
This entry was posted in Environmental sustainability, Social change and tagged Community events, Environment, Environmental sustainability, Special dates, Special days, Sustainability. Bookmark the permalink.
A very useful page for what I'm doing creating lessons for each month on different environmental awareness days.


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Trade fair premiere in Geneva Volkswagen T-Roc R top model
Donderdag 14 februari 2019 — At the Geneva International Motor Show (7 to 17 March 2019), Volkswagen is presenting the new top model for the crossover series successfully launched in 2017: the T-Roc R. The powerful Volkswagen R vehicle not only convinces with impressive performance data. The sporting characteristics of the Volkswagen T-Roc R are accentuated by the unmistakable "R"-specific exterior and interior design.
Close-to-production concept car shows new high-performance version of the compact T-Roc
"R"-specific, sporty design with newly designed front and rear ends
T-Roc R1 combines lifestyle and performance
At the end of 2017, Volkswagen expanded its range to include a completely new crossover in the compact class: the T-Roc. Crisp dimensions outside, high functionality inside. A stylish all-rounder that combines the sovereignty of an SUV with the dynamics of a compact hatchback. The T-Roc is just as at home in the urban world as it is on the most beautiful routes in the world.
The harmonious concept of the T-Roc is the basis of its success and has already inspired many customers. Since its market launch in November 2017, it has been sold around 200,000 times worldwide. The new T-Roc R now expands the broad spectrum of the compact crossover with an emphatically sporty variant and appeals to individualists who attach as much importance to a stylish appearance as to outstanding driving performance.
The new T-Roc R was developed and tested by Volkswagen R, for example, at the legendary Nürburgring. The development of the vehicle was also supported by the racing driver expertise of WRX World Champion Petter Solberg and Volkswagen works driver Benjamin Leuchter.
Volkswagen R is a 100% owned independent subsidiary of Volkswagen AG. The letter R has stood for racing since the first model, the Golf R32, and expresses the close connection to motor sports.
Close-to-production concept: Volkswagen T-Roc R


åÊThis stunning fine sterling silver hinged Semi Circle necklace is hand made in Niger.
åÊElhadji Koumama is from the tribe, Tuareg of Niger. åÊHis family has been making this gorgeous jewelry for 25 generations.
The traditionally nomadic Tuareg are indigenous to the SaharaåÊdesert. They are often called ‰ÛÏthe Blue People of the desert‰۝ dueåÊto the indigo dye they use on their garments that stains theiråÊskin. åÊThe Koumama family collective lives in both Agadez andåÊNiamey, Niger.
Over 50 silversmiths present their artistry. Each piece is handåÊhammered, beautifully engraved with the symbolism and motifsåÊof countless generations.åÊOver 200 people are supported by the sale of this jewelry.


We released a new version of Infrakit last Thursday! Here are some of the highlights.
There's a new tab where you can choose mass tables you want to show on the map. In addition we developed a new grid tool to calculate volumes from models.
Both new features are part of the Masses & Schedule module.
We have improved the user interface of Infrakit when you are using it with your smart phone or tablet. Infrakit is now even more easy to use when you are on the go.
With the new integration you no longer have to upload files separately to Infrakit. All you have to do is copy new files to your designated Dropbox folder and they are automatically synced to your project on Infrakit.


HaitiXchange proudly presents the latest project by Haiti's talented Jean Bernard Thomas. In this ode to Haitian women, he praises the beauty and variety of our Haitian Queens. Look out for his long-awaited album, coming soon!


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Q: How to show 3 images placed next to each other in jCarousel Lite I am trying to put 3 images next to each other in jCarousel Lite. The 3 images need to be visible and the scroll is set to 2,5.
Here's what it looks like as of now.

jCarousel Lite
    <script type="text/javascript" src="/js/jcarousel/jcarousel.min.js"></script>
    <script type="text/javascript" src="/js/jcarousel/jcarousel.lite.js"></script>
    <script type="text/javascript">
    $(function(){
            $(".slideshow").jCarouselLite({
                    btnNext: ".navNext",
                    btnPrev: ".navPrevious",
                    auto: 4000,
                    speed: 6000,
                    visible: 3,
                    scroll: 2.5,
                    circular: true
            });
    });
    </script>

CSS
    .fullSlider {
        text-align: center;
        display: block;
        width: 1000px;
    }
    .slideshow {
        height:100%;
        margin:0 auto;
        padding:0;
        float:left;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .slide-prev, .slide-next {
        width:88px;
        height:176px;
        margin:0;
        padding:0;
        float:left;
    }
    .navPrevious, .navNext {
        background:url("/js/jcarousel/tango/slide_btn.png") 0 0 no-repeat;
        position:absolute;
        width:88px;
        height:176px;
        margin:0;
        padding:0;
        float:left;
        font-size:1px;
        text-indent:-9999px;
        z-index: 1001 !important;
    }
    .navPrevious:hover, .navNext:hover {
        border:none;
    }
    .navPrevious {
        left:5px;
    }
    .navNext {
        right:5px;
    }
    .navNext {
        background-position:-88px 0;
    }
    #slider {
        width:800px;
        height:176px;
        margin:0 auto;
        padding:0;
        text-align: center;
    }
    #slider ul {
        width:800px;
        height:176px;
        margin:0 auto;
        padding:0;
        list-style:none;
    }
    #slider ul li {
        width:300px;
        height:176px;
        margin:0;
        padding:0 1px;
        float:left;
    }
    #slider ul li a {
        width:300px;
        height:176px;
        margin:0;
        padding:0;
        float:left;
    }
    .slide-afb {
        width:300px;
        height:132px;
        margin:0;
        padding:0;
        float:left;
        overflow:hidden;
    }
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        width:300px;
        height:132px;
        margin:0;
        padding:0;
        float:left;
    }
    .slide-afb table tr td {
        vertical-align:middle;
        text-align:center;
    }
    .slide-afb img {
        width:300px;
        height:132px;
        float:left;
    }
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        width:300px;
        height:44px;
        line-height:44px;
        margin:0;
        padding:0;
        float:left;
        font-size:10px;
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I would be thankful if someone could help me with this.
I don't need the exact answer. If you could let me know what I did wrong or if you could provide some tips or direction then I'll try to fix this myself.


This covers basic security for protocols you're serving via Channels and helpers that we provide.
WebSockets start out life as a HTTP request, including all the cookies and headers, and so you can use the standard Authentication code in order to grab current sessions and check user IDs.
There is also a risk of cross-site request forgery (CSRF) with WebSockets though, as they can be initiated from any site on the internet to your domain, and will still have the user's cookies and session from your site. If you serve private data down the socket, you should restrict the sites which are allowed to open sockets to you.
This is done via the channels.security.websocket package, and the two ASGI middlewares it contains, OriginValidator and AllowedHostsOriginValidator.
Note: If you want to resolve any domain, then use the origin *.
AllowedHostsOriginValidator will also automatically allow local connections through if the site is in DEBUG mode, much like Django's host validation.


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This suggests the garden fencing panels can simply be replaced at a later date by simply sliding the broken panel out of the posts and slotting another on in its place. If so use the notion of digging a eight inch diameter hole for a fence post against the concrete of the old fence post about two-2 1/two feet deep. In our expertise the biggest concern with a regulation, bog typical wooden garden fence is that every panels acts like an huge sail, catching the wind and placing the entire structure beneath massive amounts of anxiety, the fence posts in particular. Installing your personal wood fence is a task that some home owners are prepared to take.
Our Regular Stockade Wood Fence created from untreated Spruce is warranted aginst rot & fungal decay for at least ten years in WNY. Throwing balls or other toys, climbing on the fence or even running into the fence by accident (like our dog does all the time) can damage a fence if it is not strong enough. Another benefit of employing slotted concrete posts with panels is that no additional fixings are essential, saving you dollars in the extended run. All of our timber is tanalised for low upkeep and peace of mind, with a ten year assure proving our garden fence paneling is tough and robust enough for the task.
This is a good way to transform an old fence into a new inviting space in only a couple of hours. Experienced fence builders know that you will need to set your posts in concrete amongst 18 and 24 inches into the ground. Galvanized Metal Fence Post: Galvanized Metal Fence Post are my option to use for fencing a backyard or altering out a rotted fence post. The most well-liked remedy for this predicament in San Francisco is a Great Neighbor Fence, occasionally built as a Privacy Fence. You can use concrete or timber fence posts when putting up your new fence panels.
All of the garden fencing panels we sell are treated in 1 of two methods dip treated or pressure treated. There are some that are constructed to retain animals in, which are typically referred to as cattle panels. Wood just cannot withstand the harsh outdoor environments and final a lifetime like vinyl can. Even so, the certain style of the fence panels is also a really critical aspect, considering that panels may well be constructed so that the individual wooden fence boards have gaps between them, to increase visibility, or no gaps amongst them to enhance privacy.


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В список самых высоких зданий Самары включены здания высотой более 85 м. Под зданиями здесь понимаются наземные строительные сооружения с помещениями для проживания и (или) деятельности людей, размещения производств, хранения продукции или содержания животных. Мачты, трубы и прочие технические постройки, не предназначенные для проживания и (или) деятельности людей, размещения производств, хранения продукции или содержания животных, зданиями не являются.

Согласно действующим строительным нормам и правилам (СНиП 31-06-2009):При определении этажности здания в число этажей включаются все надземные этажи, в том числе технический этаж, мансардный, а также цокольный этаж, если верх его перекрытия находится выше средней планировочной отметки земли не менее чем на 2 м. Подполье для проветривания под зданиями, проектируемыми для строительства на вечномерзлых грунтах, независимо от его высоты, в число надземных этажей не включается. При различном числе этажей в разных частях здания, а также при размещении здания на участке с уклоном, когда за счет уклона увеличивается число этажей, этажность определяется отдельно для каждой части здания. Технический этаж, расположенный над верхним этажом, при определении этажности здания не учитывается.

Для жилых зданий, высота которых по проекту неизвестна, для включения в список принят критерий в 28 надземных этажей, считая технические (при высоте потолков до 2,9 м), или в 26 этажей (при высоте потолков от 3 м и более). Для общественных зданий, высота которых по проекту неизвестна, для включения в список принят критерий в 23 надземных этажа, считая технические (при высоте потолков стандартных этажей 3,5 м и более), или 25 этажей (при высоте потолков менее 3,4 м). Если высота потолков неизвестна, то критерий включения в список по умолчанию составляет 28 этажей для жилых зданий и 25 этажей для общественных зданий. Если 27-этажное здание имеет не менее двух этажей с повышенной высотой потолков и изначально предназначенных под офисы и магазины, то оно также включается в список.

На декабрь 2010 года в Самаре построено 273 высотных зданий (выше 35 метров и (или) 12 этажей), а также 19 строится.

На 2019 год самое высокое построенное здание ЖК «Вилоновский» имеет 33 этажа, самое высокое строящееся здание в ЖК «Центральный» согласно проекту будет иметь 30 этажей.

Построенные и достраивающиеся здания
В таблицу включаются построенные и достраивающиеся здания, достигшие своей максимальной высоты по проекту. Жёлтым цветом в таблице выделены ещё не сданные здания. Знак равенства (=) после номера здания в рейтинге свидетельствует о том, что аналогичную высоту имеет ещё как минимум одно здание. Для удобства пользования таблицей в ней используются некоторые сокращения: ЖК — жилой комплекс; БЦ — бизнес-центр; ТЦ — торговый центр.

Примечания

Использованная литература и источники

Ссылки
 Интерактивная карта Самары с указанием этажности зданий города ДубльГИС
 Самые высокие здания Самары по состоянию на 2012 год. samru.ru

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If you want to make a movie with zombies, or the apocalypse, or the apocalypse and zombies, then you are going to have to learn how to create a really haggard-looking, disease-ridden face out of makeup. This video will show you how to do it using Rice Krispies, among other things. The end result is terrifying, and sure to scare your audiences or trick-or-treating targets into doing what you want (buying theater tickets or giving your candy, respectively).


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HomeCamping & Parks
Campground Chatter with Janet Groene, December 5, 2020
By RV Staff
The latest news about camping and developments in North American campgrounds and RV parks from Janet Groene.
DISCLAIMER: These news items are believed current at press time but conditions are still changing quickly, not just because of COVID but because of other factors such as weather and highway conditions. Just before your trip get current information by phoning the campground. Don't rely solely on websites or Facebook. Full facilities and activities may not be open and COVID restrictions vary. Get specifics about rates, campground facilities, reservation policies, campsite size and shape and the condition of access roads. No endorsement of any campground or product is implied by this reporter nor this website.
FULL ALERT: Because of distancing, fewer campsites are available so it's more important than ever to get reservations and to be aware of cancellation requirements/fees/penalties.
DATELINE: December 5, 2020
ARIZONA BUILDS A NEW RESORT VILLAGE
Village Camp Flagstaff, slated to open in 2022, will be a community of 289 RV sites, park model sites, glamping and cabins in North Bellemont. Current plans call for each site to be 1,500 square feet with parking for at least one vehicle and one golf cart. In addition to a large clubhouse the village will have offices, high-speed internet, a lounge area with indoor firepit, a fitness center and game room. It will also boast a bistro with ice cream station, a general store and a resort-style swimming pool plus kid-friendly play areas. The development is taking shape on a 30-acre meadow surrounded by Coconino National Forest land. Get updates here.
NEW COLORADO CAMPGROUND AT CARTER LAKE
Sky View Campground, to open in Loveland in fall 2021 or spring 2022, has a special mission. Built thanks to a grant from Great Outdoors Colorado, the campground will cater to groups and to people with mobility challenges. Every pod will contain three campsites, each accommodating a tent or RV with picnic table, fire ring, picnic table and electric hookups. As the project develops, information will be available from the Larimer County Department of Natural Resources
FLORIDA RESORT TO OPEN FALL 2021
Taking shape near Gainesville on Little Orange Lake is a 200-acre RV resort and development with 599 RV sites and all hookups for rigs big and not so big. Visit there to fish, swim in the pool, take a nature retreat, boat, dine in the modern lodge and then leave your RV and/or boat in the full storage facility when you leave. (800) 356-2460; email info@EliteResorts.com; Website here (not updated)
FLORIDA RESORT HAS NEW MANAGEMENT, NEW FACE
Countryside RV Park in Lake Panasoffkee has new owners as of October and exciting new plans for improvements. Already a favorite with snowbirds who stay by the month or season, the resort has a full menu of planned activities and amenities including a gym, pool room, rec hall and coin laundry. Full-hookup sites come with cable TV and Wi-Fi. Look for big doings in 2022, which will be the park's 50th birthday. (352)793-8103 Email: info@countrysidervparkfl.com
ILLINOIS PARK'S ICONIC MEMORIAL DAY MUSIC FEST
The annual Summer Camping Music Festival will ring out again in Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, on May 28-30. A Memorial Day tradition for 20 years, the event will feature three days of moe. (band) and Umphrey's McGee, plus dozens more artists who perform for one or more days. RV sites with electric must be booked in advance. See a wide choice of ticket options including three-day General Admission passes and several RV camping options here.
LOUISIANA SEES FIREWORKS FOR THE NEW YEAR
Fireside RV Resort in Ponchatoula, a favorite with snowbirds who book by the month, is accepting reservations now for a big New Year's Eve fireworks extravaganza. The resort has 163 RV sites as well as cabins, a resort-style "lazy river" pool with family and adults only areas, kayaking, a swim-up bar and plenty of shade. (985) 277-1059
MINNESOTA MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT WITH MUSIC
Harmony Park Music Garden, Geneva, is the place to be for a Minnesota 2021 Memorial Day, RV camping and the annual family-friendly Revival Festival. RV campsites measure at least 20′ X 40′ and must be reserved in advance. One steering wheel per site is allowed and entry times are on your ticket. Plan ahead for early entry for the Thursday night fun. Get updates on this May 27-30, 2021 event as they become available here.
SOUTH CAROLINA RESORT CATERS TO HANDICAPPED
Karen Alayne McCullough was born with spina bifida, which makes her keenly aware of special needs that go with physical challenges. Now as owner and president of Lake Hartwell Development Group in Anderson, she is shepherding a new outdoor resort to success. The Shores of Asbury on Lake Hartwell will have glamping, tree houses, cabins, yurts, floating tents and an RV campground. A water park will be what she describes as a "floating American Ninja course." Most activities will be accessible to all ages and all abilities. Keep up with this innovative development, the only one of its kind in the state, here.
TEXAS CAMPGROUND PUTS ON LIGHT SHOW
If you can get your campsite fully lit up and decorated to the nth degree by December 10, you may get a free campsite and a prize. It's the Christmas Campsite Light Tour at Brushy Creek in Jefferson, sponsored by the Friends of Lake O' the Pines. Campsites range from full hookups to no hookups, but generators will be allowed. Many sites have a view of the lake. The park also has a boat ramp. Fishing is a favorite sport here. Shower facilities have individual rooms. The drive-through show will be open to the public December 10-13. More info here, or call 903-665-2336.
TEXAS RV PARK HAS NEW OWNERS
Mitchell Resort and RV Park in Perrin is now known as the Great Escapes RV Resort North Texas. New owners plan to add a five-acre lake, splash park and other water features, a café, golf cart rentals and a full children's program. The resort, known for its special events, has 112 RV sites, a general store, off-leash dog park, 24-hour laundry, free cable and Wi-Fi, and much more. (940) 798-4615
• In Iowa, the campground at Lake Ahquabi State Park will be closed as of August 9, 2021, due to a water drawdown. The lodge and shelter will be available in 2021, but the water level will be very low in August and September due to the lake restoration project. Facilities will be closed in 2022 during the campground renovations.
• Snow's Cut RV Park in Wilmington, North Carolina, hopes to expand, adding 28 new RV campsites.
Read more of Janet Groene's Campground Chatter new and updates here.
Janet Groene is the author of more than 25 books including Living Aboard Your RV, 4th Edition, available at Amazon.com. Her new Farley Halladay book, "May Misfire, a Yacht Yenta Mystery," is available at Amazon.com. See Janet Groene's weekly Solo Woman posts at SoloWomanRV.
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Alex Drozhzhin
Adwind
AlienSpy
JSocket
remote access tool
Sockrat
theSAS2016
Unrecom
Adwind malware-as-a-service hits more than 400,000 users globally
At the Security Analyst Summit 2016 our Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has published extensive research on the Adwind Remote Access Tool (RAT). This malicious tool is also known as AlienSpy, Frutas, Unrecom, Sockrat, JSocket and jRat. It has been developed for several years and distributed through a single malware-as-a-service platform, which means that anyone can pay small dollars (from $25 to $300) for the service and use the malicious tool to their advantage.
Our GReAT researchers discovered this malware platform during the attempted targeted attack against a bank in Singapore. The malware came in form of a malicious Java-file attached to a spear-phishing email, which was received by a targeted employee at the bank. Basically, it was a typical example of how this malware can be distributed.
Several features of this malware piqued the attention of the researchers. First of all, it was able to run on multiple platforms: aside from Windows it could infect Linux, OS X and Android operating systems. Though Java is not a common platform for malware at all, it is still considered the second biggest security vulnerability that requires constant patching, while the first is definitely Adobe's Flash plugin. Moreover, Java applications by design are capable of running on any operational system. This makes Java very convenient surrounding for those who want to develop multi-platform malware. This is basically why Oracle is really putting a lot of effort into improving Java's security.
Oracle to Kill Java Browser Plugin: https://t.co/aF0qj9WWWV via @threatpost #RIPJAVA pic.twitter.com/5kbts0mNcD
— Kaspersky Lab (@kaspersky) January 28, 2016
The second thing that stood out of the malware discovery was that it was not picked up by any anti-virus program.
Thirdly, it was very capable: the list of its functions included the ability to collect keystrokes; steal cached passwords, VPN certificates and cryptocurrencies wallets' keys; take screenshots; record video, photos and sound from computer's microphone and webcam; collect user and system information; manage SMS in case of Android OS, and so on. As you see, the only thing that limited criminals was their skills and imagination.
Shortlist of JSocket features. Only *short* list #TheSAS2016 pic.twitter.com/9SYObtskbZ
— Eugene Kaspersky (@e_kaspersky) February 8, 2016
All in all, it's a very mighty multi-platform spying tool. After investigation of the malware's activity our researchers came to the conclusion that the very story of Adwind malicious toolkit is far more thrilling than it might seem at the beginning.
It turned out, that this malware is being developed for several years, with first samples dating back to 2012. At different periods of time it had different names: its creators branded it as Frutas in 2012, as Adwind in 2013, as Unrecom and AlienSpy in 2014 and as JSocket in 2015.
AlienSpy RAT Resurfaces as JSocket via @threatpost https://t.co/5ZWmhpGiKm pic.twitter.com/koTpglGJjP
— Kaspersky Lab (@kaspersky) August 24, 2015
GReAT experts believe that there is only one hardworking individual behind the Adwind platform, who has been developing and supporting new features and modules for at least the last four years. Despite all the fuss about Java security, the platform was not created to make cybercriminal's life easier, and the author of the Adwind malware had to come up with a number of workarounds to make the whole scheme work. Of course, this person might also pass some tasks to the shoulders of outsourcers, but all the efforts seem to be covered by a good revenue: as far as we calculated, the whole service might bring $200,000 per year. Still you should take into account that the latest version of the portal was started only in summer 2015 so the criminal might still be waiting for the money.
In the beginning the platform had only a Spanish interface, but later it got an English interface. With that update Adwind became recognized globally by cybercriminals of all stripes, including scammers performing advanced frauds, unfair business competitors, cyber-mercenaries who are hired to spy on people and organizations. It can also be used by anyone who wants to spy on people that they know.
The geography of victims also changed during these years. In 2013 Arabic and Spanish-speaking countries were under fire. The next year criminals aimed at Turkey and India, followed by UAE, the US and Vietnam. In 2015 Russia was at the top, with UAE, Turkey, USA and Germany next to it. It is understandable, as now Adwind is sold to different cyberciminals who live around the world.
As far as we know, there were more than 443 thousand victims during these four years. It's also noteworthy that we observed a large spike of infections in the end of 2015. Since August 2015 to January 2016 more than 68,0000 users encountered Adwind RAT malware samples. Moreover, in August 2015 this malware popped up in a cyber espionage story. It turned out, that one of Adwind solutions named AlienSpy had been used to spy on an Argentinian prosecutor, who was found dead in his apartment under mysterious circumstances, in January 2015.
.@vkamluk + @codelancer describing #Adwind, a cross-platform RAT found in some banks in Singapore. #TheSAS2016 pic.twitter.com/cu5myoF0kR
— Securelist (@Securelist) February 8, 2016
Criminals who bought and used Adwind kit targeted private individuals and small and medium businesses from a number of industries, including: manufacturing, finance, engineering, design, retail, government, shipping, telecom and a lot of others.
That's why we can't but encourage enterprises to review the purpose of using Java platform and disable it for all unauthorized sources.
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A selection of photos taken at the the KAABOO Music Festival in Del Mar, Southern California from this past weekend. Featured artists Post Malone, Foo Fighters, Gucci Mane, Slash and many more talented musicians performed at the festival. Check out Tracy's photos from the event.


Alvarez LLC was awarded both the Group B - SDVO/SB and the Group C - Server Support Devices/Multi-Functional Device contracts for the NASA SEWP V GWAC on April 1, 2015.
Each contract has an effective ordering period of ten years, consisting of a five-year base period and one five-year option period. The total value of the SEWP V contract is $20 billion. The total contract ceiling for SEWP IV was $5.6 billion.
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This £18 champagne has topped the Which? best fizz test, beating French champagne houses
By Katrina Conaglen
Saturday, 21st November 2020, 2:47 pm
Updated Saturday, 21st November 2020, 2:51 pm
Consumer watchdog magazine Which? has named an £18 own-brand champagne from Morrisons as it's best champagne in their annual taste test.
The reasonably priced fizz – Adrien Chopin Brut – beat out competition from some of France's premiere champagne houses, in including Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, and Lanson.
The competition was decided by a panel of Which? experts, who conducted a blind taste-test on 18 champagnes from a mixture of notable brands and supermarket options.
Morrisons' champagne nabbed the top spot with an impressive judges score of 82 per cent, with the tasting notes observing it was a "golden champagne with stewed apple aromas, rich flavours and a hint of sweetness". The supermarket itself heralds the drink as a "sophisticated and elegant champagne, with a soft creamy mousse" and "wonderfully rich."
In second place, and heralded as a Which? Best Buy in it's own right was Waitrose's own brand Brut Champagne, similarly affordable at £20. It came in with 79 per cent, heralded as being an ideal drop for a party (in your bubble, of course), with notes of "ripe red apples and apple blossom."
The supermarket describes it's Brut Champagne as "round and fruity with a lovely toastiness." It beat out Waitrose's other offering, their Blanc de Blanc.
While the Morrisons and Waitrose options were the only two champagnes to clinch a Which? Best Buy accolade, third place winner, Moët & Chandon's Imperial Brut, scored an impressive 78 per cent in the judges' estimation. However, at double the price of the winner - £36 – it's a less immediately attractive option for savvy buyers. And while it was described as a pleasant drink, one judge dismissed it as 'a little bland'.
Pleasingly for those on a budget, the own-brand supermarket champagnes dominated much of the competition, with fizz from Lidl, Marks & Spencer, and Aldi preforming well, earning higher scores than pricey prestige brands Lanson and Veuve Clicquot.
That said, the dubious distinction of lowest score was nabbed by Aldi. Their Philizot & Fils organic champagne, £27, was rounded dismissed, earning the epithet "wishy washy."
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Betty Jean Miller, 91, of Elkhorn, formerly of rural Spalding, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 at Marquis Place Assisted Living in Elkhorn.
Betty is survived by her husband Orville Miller of Elkhorn; eight children: Jon (Mary) Miller of Randolph, Allen Miller of Spalding, Steven (Kelly) Miller of Omaha, Dean Miller of Spalding, Janet (Ben) Hulinsky of Westmoreland, KS, Patty (John) Seier of Lincoln, Lisa (Roy) Seier of Fremont and Carol (Chuck) Sachs of Elkhorn; 12 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two brothers: Raymond (Betty) Wullschleger of Norfolk and Kenneth (Jo) Wullschleger of Los Angeles, CA, as well as other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Helen Wullschleger; infant daughter Katherine Miller and granddaughter Elizabeth Miller.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Bartlett with Rev. Mary Avidano and Rev. Duane Waddle officiating. Interment will be at Pibel Pleasant Hill Cemetery, near Ericson. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Friday, at Levander Funeral Home in Albion.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to: United Methodist Women, Wheeler County Foundation or Wheeler County American Legion Auxiliary.
Levander Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Condolences may be sent to the family at www.levanderfuneralhome.com.