While me and couple of hundred other SID fanatics are waiting for the SIDFX units to arrive, a new advanced dual SID board design appeared out of the blue; MixSID by Henning Bekel.
The arrival of MixSID is quite interesting, as feature-wise MixSID appears to be on-par with the SIDFX. Want to install any two SID models to any C64 model? Be able to switch between the installed SIDs on the fly? Choose between mono, dual-mono or true stereo operating modes? Have flexible selection for the second SID address space? Adjustable digi-boost for 8580? Volume level balancing for the installed chips? Reduced noise?
Both SIDFX and MixSID are capable with the above, and more. Of course SIDFX has even more some interesting features, including software configuration for the settings, and automatic configuration (voltage, filters) for the installed chips etc.
Comparing the two is not exactly the point of this article, but I can't help myself doing that spec-wise, as both are advanced dual SID boards, with many similar features, and appearing around the same time.
The biggest difference between the two is actually the approach and design philosophy; SIDFX states being a plug and play, solder free solution that automatically detects the installed SID chips and configures itself accordingly. MixSID, in turn, is manually configured, comprehensively documented, open source, and DIY-friendly.
In fact, you can only have MixSID by building one yourself. You can go ahead and order or make your own pcbs, but Henning also sells the MixSID boards as kits, and I was sure to get myself one.
I've written about the need and importance of having a proper replacement for the SID sound chip few times before. So I won't repeat myself on that, as this is going to be a lengthy article anyway.
Because what we have here is big news on this front.
What they have come up with is a highly modified and expanded version of the Nano SwinSID, now called SwinSID Ultimate. The enhanced hardware is mostly developed by CodeKiller, and Hermit has rewritten a new sound engine almost from scratch. The aim has been to make a more compatible, more capable SID replacement than what the Nano SwinSID already was.
Since it's initial release in 2010, the Micro SwinSID from Swinkels has gone through some improvements over the years. These improvements have come in form of both hardware and firmware updates.
Most obvious improvement was the change of form factor from the Micro SwinSID to the more familiar Nano SwinSID. Initially the Micro SwinSID was based on DIL-packaged ATmega processor making the board that housed also a full-size crystal oscillator and couple of trough-hole components almost twice as wide as the SID socket. Some time later a redesign appeared that was based on surface mount components, squeezing all the same components into a small PCB that's no larger than a real SID chip. Or at least as long as only area is considered. Pin headers, components and jumpers make the board somewhat thicker.
Micro SwinSID and Nano SwinSID side by side. Both designs have the same components and features, except for the additional filter jumper in Nano.
During the first few years since the introduction, there was couple of official firmware updates. These firmware updates improved the sound emulation and compatibility with the behavior of a real SID chip, reducing the number of cases where Nano SwinSID would not sound or act 'right'. Down the line there was also a feature update that made it possible to select the filter emulation between 8580 or 6581-like behavior using a jumper.
These refinements have improved Nano SwinSID, making it more feasible SID replacement with each improvement. Sadly there hasn't been a new official, or publicly available firmware for the Nano SwinSID since 2012. As if SwinSID had reached its maximum potential with some of its flaws to remain.
Continuing presenting some of the graphics I've done for the Commodore 64, this article revolves around my latest picture and how to view it – in technical sense.
This picture is a bit different, since it's made for old PAL C64 with so called "old lumas", which I covered in my previous post. In other words I'm making use of the slightly different color palette found in early C64s. And not only the palette, I'm also exploiting the color bleeding introduced by the PAL color encoding. The result is that the picture appears to be more colorful than one might expect from the 16-color palette of a C64.
This picture requires a specific hardware setup. Namely a PAL C64 with early 6569R1 VIC-II chip. A real C64 is needed, or alternatively, an emulator or viewer that can simulate the effect of PAL color encoding/decoding while supporting the old lumas. The reason is that with this picture I'm exploiting color bleeding together with the different color palette.
Screenshot taken using an emulator with old luma settings and PAL video encoding emulation.
Early VIC-II chips produced somewhat different colors than the later ones. In the earliest revisions the 16 colors had five luminance levels, i.e. brightness values. Black and white are the lowest and highest values, and the remaining 14 colors use three luminance levels that are evenly spaced in the brightness spectrum. Simply put, there are dark grey, medium grey and light grey, and all the colors are as bright or dark as these three shades of grey.
In later VIC-II revisions four intermediate luminance levels were introduced. Now there was nine luminance levels instead of the previous five. The palette with nine luminance levels is what most people consider as the normal C64 colors. From this article you can read all about C64 luminance levels and colors.
This one has a Scandinavian character set, that's why the three paper labeled EPROM chips.


Child-adult relationships that are responsive and attentive—with lots of back and forth interactions—build a strong foundation in a child's brain for all future learning and development. This is called "serve and return," and it takes two to play! Follow these 5 steps to practice serve and return with your child.


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package org.wso2.identity.scenarios.access.delegation.oauth2.selfcontainedtoken;

import com.nimbusds.jwt.SignedJWT;
import org.apache.http.HttpResponse;
import org.json.simple.JSONObject;
import org.testng.Assert;
import org.testng.annotations.AfterClass;
import org.testng.annotations.BeforeClass;
import org.testng.annotations.DataProvider;
import org.testng.annotations.Factory;
import org.testng.annotations.Test;
import org.wso2.carbon.identity.application.common.model.xsd.ServiceProvider;
import org.wso2.carbon.identity.oauth.stub.dto.OAuthConsumerAppDTO;
import org.wso2.identity.scenarios.commons.HTTPCommonClient;
import org.wso2.identity.scenarios.commons.OAuth2CommonClient;
import org.wso2.identity.scenarios.commons.SSOCommonClient;
import org.wso2.identity.scenarios.commons.ScenarioTestBase;
import org.wso2.identity.scenarios.commons.clients.oauth.OauthAdminClient;
import org.wso2.identity.scenarios.commons.util.Constants;
import org.wso2.identity.scenarios.commons.util.OAuth2Constants;

import static org.testng.Assert.assertEquals;
import static org.testng.Assert.assertNotNull;
import static org.wso2.identity.scenarios.commons.util.Constants.IS_HTTPS_URL;

/**
 * This test class tests the retrieval of self- contained access token when the grant type is password grant.
 */
public class OAuth2SelfContainedTokenPasswordGrantTest extends ScenarioTestBase {

    private String username;

    private String password;

    private String tenantDomain;

    private String clientId;

    private String clientSecret;

    private String accessToken;

    private HTTPCommonClient httpCommonClient;

    private OAuth2CommonClient oAuth2CommonClient;

    private SSOCommonClient ssoCommonClient;

    private SignedJWT signedJWT;

    private String spName;

    private ServiceProvider serviceProvider;

    private OauthAdminClient oauthAdminClient;

    private String spConfigFile;

    @Factory(dataProvider = "oAuth2SelfContainedTokenPasswordGrantConfigProvider")
    public OAuth2SelfContainedTokenPasswordGrantTest(String spConfigFile, String username, String password,
                                                     String tenantDomain) {

        this.spConfigFile = spConfigFile;
        this.username = username;
        this.password = password;
        this.tenantDomain = tenantDomain;
    }

    @DataProvider(name = "oAuth2SelfContainedTokenPasswordGrantConfigProvider")
    private static Object[][] oAuth2SelfContainedTokenPasswordGrantConfigProvider() throws Exception {

        return new Object[][]{
                {
                        "selfcontainedtoken-password-grant.xml", ADMIN_USERNAME, ADMIN_PASSWORD, SUPER_TENANT_DOMAIN
                }
        };
    }

    @BeforeClass(alwaysRun = true)
    public void testInit() throws Exception {

        super.init();
        loginAndObtainSessionCookie();

        httpCommonClient = new HTTPCommonClient();
        oAuth2CommonClient = new OAuth2CommonClient(httpCommonClient, getDeploymentProperty(IS_HTTPS_URL),
                tenantDomain);
        ssoCommonClient = new SSOCommonClient(httpCommonClient, getDeploymentProperty(IS_HTTPS_URL), tenantDomain,
                sessionCookie, backendServiceURL, configContext);
        oauthAdminClient = new OauthAdminClient(backendServiceURL, sessionCookie);

        spName = ssoCommonClient.createServiceProvider(spConfigFile);
        assertNotNull(spName, "Failed to create service provider from file: " + spConfigFile);

        serviceProvider = ssoCommonClient.getServiceProvider(spName);
        Assert.assertNotNull(serviceProvider, "Failed to load service provider : " + spName);

        OAuthConsumerAppDTO oauthApp = oAuth2CommonClient.getOAuthConsumerApp(serviceProvider, oauthAdminClient);

        clientId = oauthApp.getOauthConsumerKey();
        clientSecret = oauthApp.getOauthConsumerSecret();

        Thread.sleep(5000);
    }

    @AfterClass(alwaysRun = true)
    public void atEnd() throws Exception {

        if (serviceProvider != null) {
            ssoCommonClient.deleteServiceProvider(serviceProvider.getApplicationName());
        }
        httpCommonClient.closeHttpClient();
    }

    @Test(description = "9.1.10.4.1")
    public void sendTokenRequest() throws Exception {

        HttpResponse response = oAuth2CommonClient
                .sendPasswordGrantTokenRequest(username, password, clientId, clientSecret, null);
        JSONObject responseJSON = httpCommonClient.getJSONFromResponse(response);
        oAuth2CommonClient.validateAccessToken(responseJSON, false);
        accessToken = responseJSON.get(OAuth2Constants.TokenResponseElements.ACCESS_TOKEN).toString();
        signedJWT = SignedJWT.parse(accessToken);
        assertNotNull(signedJWT, "JWT token value is null. Invalid self-contained access token.");
        assertEquals(SignedJWT.parse(accessToken).getJWTClaimsSet().getIssuer(), getDeploymentProperty(IS_HTTPS_URL) +
                Constants.OAUTH_TOKEN_URI_CONTEXT, "Invalid issuer id in the signed jwt");

        httpCommonClient.consume(response);
    }

    @Test(description = "9.1.10.4.2",
            dependsOnMethods = "sendTokenRequest")
    public void introspectAccessToken() throws Exception {

        HttpResponse response = oAuth2CommonClient
                .sendIntrospectRequest(accessToken, username, password);
        JSONObject responseJSON = httpCommonClient.getJSONFromResponse(response);
        oAuth2CommonClient.validateIntrospectResponse(responseJSON);

        httpCommonClient.consume(response);
    }
}

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St. Joan of Arc School is a fully accredited school located in Lisle meeting the needs of students ranging from preschool to eighth grade. We utilize Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) and Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing as our standardized assessment tools. The rigor and accomplishments of our academic program at SJA is demonstrated in consistent achievement on standardized assessments. We consistently score above- local and national standards.
The religion program is the core of the curriculum at St. Joan of Arc Catholic School. Daily religion classes are directed toward instilling in students an understanding and appreciation for Catholic belief and practice. All students participate in classes and all religious events.
Each week students attend Mass (Fridays – 8:15 am.) Students also attend special liturgies and prayer services for holy days of obligation, special feast days and other celebrations. Parents are encouraged to join the students and staff for Masses and prayer.
Prayer is a part of the daily routine at the beginning of the day. A variety of prayer experiences are offered for students during each liturgical season throughout the school year.
In seeking to engage students at all levels in active, relevant learning and prepare students for an ever changing global community, St. Joan of Arc Catholic School is implementing a STEAM curriculum.
STEAM is the intentional integration of the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and math in order to assist students in the development of communications skills, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.
STEAM sets the stage for student problem solving and includes hands-on exploration, demonstration, and experimentation. It moves from teacher-centered instruction to inquiry-based learning. Integrating the Arts into the curriculum, STEAM allows schools to build on their traditional liberal arts foundation, bringing a variety of visual, classical, and performing arts.
St. Joan of Arc School continually looks for ways to bring real world science into the classroom. In 2013, SJA was fortunate to be one of seven schools in the country to be chosen to have a team of teachers participate in NASA's Reduced Gravity Educational Flight Program. During this school wide project students designed and tested a science experiment that was flown by the team of teachers on one of NASA's zero gravity aircraft.
In 2014, St Joan of Arc School partnered with the DuPage Amateur Radio Club to participate in an ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station). During this project students were able to talk directly with astronaut Alexander Gurst, who was aboard the International Space Station.
Last school year St. Joan was again fortunate to be chosen to participate in NASA's Microgravity University for Educators program. This program allowed the student body to learn about satellites and satellite launching systems. The school built a satellite launcher which was tested by a team of teachers on NASA's precision air bearing floor at Johnson Space Center.
The start of the 2017-2018 school year brought the Great American Eclipse. During this nationwide event SJA held a NASA registered eclipse viewing party where over 250 members of our parish and school community gathered together to watch and celebrate this amazing phenomenon. Going forward St. Joan of Arc's science department will continue to look for opportunities to bring real world science experiences to our student body.


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Q: Besicovitch Covering Lemma on Manifolds The classical Besicovitch covering lemma (BCL) asserts that for any $d \geq 1$, there is a constant $N(d)$ with the following property. If $A \subset \mathbb{R}^d$ is any subset and $r : A \to (0,R]$ is a (bounded) function ($R < \infty$ is fixed), then there are (at most) countably many points $\{a_j\}_j$ such that $\{B(a_j, r(a_j))\}_j$ is a cover of $A$ with multiplicity at most $N(d)$ (i.e. for any $j$, $B(a_j, r_j)$ has nonempty intersection with at most $N(d) - 1$ balls $B(a_k, r_k)$, $k \neq j$).
I should underscore the fact that the the multiplicity $N(d)$ depends only on $d$ and on none of: the 'ball size function' $r$, the bound $R$, or the set $A$.
I am interested in a generalization of this fact to manifolds, replacing $\mathbb{R}^d$ with a (finite dimensional, smooth, Riemannian) manifold $M$ and Euclidean balls with geodesic balls. Unfortunately, it seems that the BCL is generally false in this setting, due to a result of Chi: indeed, according to that paper, if the BCL holds on a Hadamard manifold (i.e. everywhere nonpositive sectional curvature), then that manifold is $\mathbb{R}^d$ for some $d$.
So, one must compromise to obtain a positive result. I think that it suffices to constrain the maximum ball size $R$: given a manifold $M$, the BCL holds for ball size functions $r \leq R$, where $R$ depends on $M$. For e.g., one can apply the Nash embedding theorem and the classical BCL, and this implies the following: for any compact $M$, there is are numbers $N = N(M)$ and $R = R(M) > 0$ such that for any $A \subset M$ and any $r : A \to (0,R]$, there is an at-most countable cover $B(a_j, r(a_j)$ of $A$ by geodesic balls with multiplicity $\leq N$.
Question: Is there any way to tell what $R$ should be by looking at only local features of the manifold?
The constraint $R$ comes from how 'folded up' the Nash/Whitney embedding is in $\mathbb{R}^d$, and I have no clue how to control it. So, this result is highly unsatisfying: for small enough $R$, the BCL is a local result (isn't it?), and so the multiplicity shouldn't have anything at all to do with the global 'folding up' of an embedding in $\mathbb{R}^d$. Instead, I suspect that one ought to be able to cook up a constraint on $R$ that depends only on some local feature, like the sectional or Ricci curvatures. Has anyone done this or know of prior work in this direction?

A: In the Federer's book "Geometric Measure Theory",
there is a notion of "directionally limited" metric space.
He proves that the Besicovitch Covering Lemma holds for the directionally limited spaces.
It is easy to see that lower bound on sectional curvature plus upper bounds on dimension and diameter imply that the space is directionally limited.
(Instead of diameter you may bound $R$.)
The same can be proved by applying the proof of the Besicovitch Covering Lemma; almost no modifications.

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TUF holds mixed emotions for Ricci
Mike Ricci tried to tone it down, although the "Ultimate Fighter" finalist seemed to know his rep had already been established early in the taping of the FX reality series.
"It took a couple days to get used to the cameras," Ricci told FOXSports.com. "I was waking up and making sure I dressed well and brushed my hair. It's normal. Anybody is going to want to look good on camera. I got a lot of flak for the way I dressed. People were saying, 'Oh, look. He thinks he's so cool.'"
Ricci eventually settled into a routine where he didn't take so much time on his appearance before training, not that any of his preening should obscure what was accomplished inside the Octagon. Two of Ricci's four victories were knockouts as he made his way to Saturday's TUF finale (9 p.m. ET on FX) where he will face Colton Smith.
Ricci said on a conference call earlier this week that even though he worked his way to the end, that doesn't mean he liked TUF.
"I have been vocal about me not enjoying the situation there," he said. "And I really didn't and I stand by that comment. I didn't enjoy it one bit."
Smith told FOXSports.com that he didn't like Ricci's act much either. Smith, however, built up his own baggage in his first fight as he faked a glove touch at the start of his bout against Jesse Barrett for a takedown; Smith won via a decision.
"It wasn't malicious," Smith said. "It wasn't on purpose. My nerves were high. You know, first time fighting out of my element. It happened. I apologized. Obviously, it's wrong. . . . It's not who I am."
This match pits Smith, an Army Ranger, against Ricci, a more experienced fighter who trains alongside Georges St-Pierre and Rory MacDonald at Montreal's Tristar Gym. Some have compared Ricci to St-Pierre, which could explain, in part, why Ricci withdrew from the sport after his first career loss in April 2010.
"It was something I needed to do," said Ricci, who was knocked out by Pat Curran in a Bellator Fighting Championships bout. "I had to be alone with my thoughts. I had to reflect on what was happening. I think I carried the wrong things into the cage. It was big. It was my first lost. For a while, I didn't want to have any part of it."
Ricci, 26, returned the following April and entered TUF with a 7-2-2 record.
"Taking a year off is not a big deal for a lot of guys," Ricci said. "Some of the top guys in the sport only fight once a year. But I wasn't doing anything. It was a pretty bad time in my career to do it."
Now, he's a victory away from a guaranteed UFC contract — even if it's from a tournament he still has mixed feelings about.
"I always thought this competition could be kind of easy," Ricci said. "I really didn't know until I got there how tough it was. "The Ultimate Fighter" is nothing to do with fighting at all. It's really a very emotional, spiritual tournament. You are away from your home and whatnot. It makes and breaks a lot of guys. It's a show and fighting is only part of it."
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East: Political Extremism In Eastern Europe -- On The Wane Or Going Mainstream?
May 13, 2002 00:00 GMT
By Jolyon Naegele
The strong showing of the National Front's Jean-Marie le Pen in the first round of France's presidential elections and last week's murder of anti-immigrant Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn have focused attention on the politics of the far right in Western Europe. Although le Pen fared poorly in the vote's second round, the National Front could gain as many as 10 seats in next month's parliamentary elections. Dutch voters go to the polls on 15 May, and it is unclear what effect Fortuyn's assassination will have on support for his fledgling List Party. This resurgence of right-wing political parties in Western Europe comes at a time when similar parties in Central and Eastern Europe appear to be on the wane. But as one analyst notes, appearances can be deceiving.
Prague, 13 May 2002 (RFE/RL) -- Right-wing parties have struck a chord over the past dozen years with many disaffected voters in Eastern Europe. In the past several years, however, the strength of these parties at the polls has largely dissipated as mainstream parties seeking to expand their voter base through populism and nationalism have absorbed some of their policies.
Right-wing parties include the Croatian Party of Rights (HSP); Vojislav Seselj's Serbian Radical Party (SRS); Corneliu Vadim Tudor's Greater Romania Party (PRM); Istvan Csurka's Hungarian Justice and Life Party (MIEP); Jan Slota's True Slovak National Party; and in the Czech Republic, Miroslav Sladek's Republicans (SPR-RSC).
All are, or have been, in parliament, but their voter support tends to hover around 5 to 7 percent. The platforms of these parties tend to be ultranationalistic and racist in content.
In Poland, Leszek Moczulski's ultranationalist Confederation of Independent Poland (KPN), which gained 10 percent of the vote in 1990 and nearly 6 percent in 1993, left parliamentary politics in 1997 and is no longer perceived as a serious political force.
Rudolf Rizman is a professor of sociology at Ljubljana University in Slovenia. Rizman believes that what he calls the "era of fascination" with right-wing rhetoric has ended in Eastern and Central Europe. "You know [extremist right-wing politics] was considered a kind of forbidden fruit due to the fact that extreme, radical-right ideas in the communist times were more or less forbidden, and young democracies did not find at the beginning the best ways to cope with some of the issues that extreme rightists opened," Rizman said.
Right-wing parties seeking restoration of their countries' past status -- that is, devoid of foreign workers and of certain minorities -- had sufficient support in the early and mid-1990s to get into parliaments and in a few cases even to be junior partners in coalition governments, such as the KPN in Poland, the Serbian Radical Party, and the Greater Romania Party.
That has now changed, says Rizman. "We are witnessing the first phase of the consolidation of democracy, which is also a kind of a barrier toward expressing those views that might be very radical and laden with high rhetoric on the part of the extremists."
Classic mainstream parties have actively sought the support of disaffected voters -- those with low incomes, the unemployed, and the elderly -- taking away much of the power base of the far right.
"Mainstream parties -- I mean moderate parties on the left and the right -- have partly hijacked the extreme-right agenda and have moderated some of the stands on the issues like immigration and ethnic minorities," Rizman said.
There are exceptions. One of them, as Rizman confirmed, is Serbia, which he described as undergoing "an interesting and useful evolution."
"These parties with extreme, radical-right rhetoric are still there, but if we remember their rhetoric, say five or seven years ago or even earlier, [they were] associated with actions. I would say this was not just rhetoric, but it was something that was producing killing, that was producing concentration camps," Rizman said.
Unreformed communist parties on the left of the political spectrum in Eastern Europe are splinter groups that have attracted only negligible public support, insufficient to enter parliament. However, there are a number of reformed or semi-reformed communist parties where extremism can sometimes be in the eye of the beholder and that attract a loyal following of 11 to 14 percent of voters in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and far more in Serbia.
These parties include the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSCM), which, though in the Czech parliament, is unlikely to be allowed into any government in the foreseeable future. That's largely because of its unwillingness to come to terms with its own past and for its continued anti-Western, pro-Moscow stance.
Slovakia's Democratic Party of the Left (SDL), in contrast, is a member of the Slovak ruling coalition. SDL has recently moved far to the left on economic issues after breaking with its moderate wing but still publicly advocates privatization rather than nationalization. Analysts insist it is not extremist in the broader sense.
Serbia, which has fought four wars since 1991 in a search for its national identity, boasts two strong left-wing extremist parties. Slobodan Milosevic's Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) and his wife Mila Markovic's Yugoslav Left (JUL) constitute the bulk of the parliamentary opposition and will be a force to be reckoned with in parliamentary elections later this year, particularly due to the disunity of the ruling 18-party pro-democracy bloc, DOS.
Nationalism and intolerance are endemic in the western Balkans. Most parliamentary parties in government and in the opposition throughout the former Yugoslavia and Albania share strongly nationalist tendencies, regardless of whether they are on the left or right of the political spectrum. However, thanks to the development of civil societies in recent years, most fall short of being extremist.
Ultranationalist parties suffered a major decline in voter support among Bosnian Serbs and Bosnian Muslims, though not among Croats in parliamentary elections in Bosnia 18 months ago. That trend can be expected to continue in elections in Bosnia this fall.
Rizman said the swing away from extremist parties by disaffected voters and their move toward postcommunist leftist parties is a "natural, logical development," as these parties transform themselves into social democratic parties. "It's not therefore surprising that younger, unemployed people and pensioners are casting their votes for ex-communists or social democrats because they do expect that their material interests will be much better protected by these parties than by the right or conservative parties, which rather favor private capital or, in general, privatization," Rizman said.
However, Michael Shafir, an expert on extremist parties in Eastern Europe at RFE/RL, believes appearances can be deceiving. He said that just because extremist parties have been doing poorly at the polls doesn't mean that no one is promoting their extremist policies.
Shafir said the far-right label has become so malleable that there are parties -- for example, the PRM in Romania and Vladimir Meciar's Movement for a Democratic Slovakia (HZDS) -- that some call far-right, while others call far-left. As Shafir put it, "It amounts to practically the same thing because they are an exacerbation of extreme nationalistic policies under communism."
Shafir said the vocabulary of extreme nationalism has been made acceptable after having been absorbed by mainstream parties, such as in Hungary, where the once-liberal student movement FIDESZ became a right-wing party adopting nationalist rhetoric, or in Slovakia, where Meciar's HZDS similarly evolved.
"The picture is very mixed. One couldn't say, couldn't talk at all, about a disappearance of extreme leftism or extreme rightism," Shafir said.
But nationalist views can often be found in virtually all political parties, e.g., in the recent unanimous decision by the Czech parliament to uphold the controversial decrees issued by Czechoslovak President Eduard Benes at the end of World War II. These decrees legalized the confiscation of German and Hungarian property, stripped ethnic Germans and Hungarians of Czechoslovak citizenship, and amnestied crimes of vengeance committed by Czechoslovaks against members of these minorities during and after the war.
"Nationalism is present across the board. And if someone thinks it is absent, it is enough that somehow someone from the region tickles the issue and all of a sudden, particularly if you deal with the eve of the elections situation, like right now in the Czech Republic, it pops up and it's used by the different parties. And in Serbia, in a way, this is illustrated only in an exacerbated way," Shafir said.
Shafir said the rhetoric that can now be heard in parliaments and in campaigns throughout the region could be an indication of things to come. "We could argue endlessly about what is better: to have the nationalists have a relatively minor representation of their own, isolated and having always someone to point the finger to, or, as in Romania's case, to have the main party [Social Democrats] actually lure into its [ranks] people like Ilie Neacsu, who was the editor in chief of the most anti-Semitic, most extreme weekly ['Europa'], and all of a sudden [having quit the Greater Romania Party,] he has become a great Social Democrat."
Shafir noted that Romania wants to show the West that the nationalists have been isolated. But he questioned whether herding nationalists into the mainstream really constitutes isolation.
As for Hungary, Shafir said he does not regard the outcome of the Hungarian elections -- in which FIDESZ lost to the Socialists and Liberal Democrats by a slim margin -- as a rejection of nationalism.
"The official extreme nationalist party, Istvan Csurka's MIEP -- Hungarian Justice and Life Party -- actually got about the same number of votes as it got four years ago. What happened, however, was that the turnout was much higher, so the same number of votes didn't make the 5 percent [hurdle to get into parliament] that they did four years earlier," Shafir said.
Shafir said that whatever additional support Csurka could have added to his party was taken by incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban's FIDESZ, because Orban played on even more extremist themes than Csurka did.
"The anti-FIDESZ vote was, in fact, not a vote against FIDESZ nationalism but was a vote of the less-well-to-do, of the elderly, of those who cannot compete. So the young generation [in Hungary] was not bothered by FIDESZ's ultranationalist postures. And this doesn't bode well at all for the next election," Shafir said.
Rizman shares this view. And he said the specter of extremism spreading from Western Europe eastward, thanks to globalization, threatens to make itself felt in elections throughout Eastern Europe this year.
Parliamentary elections are due in the Czech Republic next month and in Slovakia, Bosnia, Macedonia, and possibly Serbia later this year.
Rizman said the danger exists that some extremists on the left and right might use the consequences of globalization for negative ends. As he put it, "Globalization can be seen as a useful tool for both the extreme right and extreme left to mobilize their forces in a way that may not be conducive to their further democratic and pro-Western development."


The World Health Organization moved to phase 4 today. So what does that mean?
...``A pandemic is not considered inevitable at this time,'' Fukuda said in a late evening press conference in Geneva.
The committee concluded there is definitely person-to-person spread of the virus, but felt it wanted more information about how capable the virus is at continuing to spread through generations of human hosts.
If the WHO saw a widespread community outbreak, he said, the committee would be reconvened and a decision likely made to go to Phase 5. Phase 6 is a pandemic.
``It's fair to say that the move from Phase 3 to Phase 4 signifies that we have taken a significant step closer but ... we are not there yet,'' said Fukuda, a leading influenza expert.
Influenza viruses are notoriously unpredictable. When asked about how the outbreak might evolve, Fukuda painted a picture containing a surprisingly wide range of options, given how quickly this outbreak has unfolded.
The world first learned of the existence of this unusual virus and that it had infected a human on April 17. Less than two weeks later infections have been found in Mexico, the United States, Canada, Spain and Scotland and experts expect it to be found elsewhere soon.
Mexico has linked upwards of 100 deaths to swine flu infection. The U.S. has diagnosed 40 cases, Canada six, Spain one and Scotland two. No country outside of Mexico has yet seen severe disease caused by the virus.


This running event in downtown Bentonville is the culmination of Girls on the Run's fall season. The goal of this program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. For more information, visit www.gotrnwa.org.


Henry Riekena overlaps and interweaves multiple compositions to form a cohesive yet sporadic painting that is full of gesture and energy. He often repeats the same geometric shape—typically triangles, squares, and lines—throughout his work. This repetition allows his images to create a dynamic, "moving" field because it forces the viewer's eye to constantly circulate around the canvas. Riekena draws inspiration from the art historical movements of formal abstraction and abstract expressionism, which often emphasize the pure color and rhythm of the brushstrokes as the subject of the work. However, more contemporary movements involving street art and graffiti also heavily influence his process; he recently began using graffiti markers to produce the sleek, textured lines on the painting's surface. Riekena states, "Once the painting is complete, I am interested in the total experience that a viewer can have with the work…" He argues that the scale, presentation, and the environment play a crucial role in the viewer's perception. It is his hope that when viewers spend time with his work, they clear their minds in order to reach a meditative state of presentness to allow for different interpretations and emotional responses to his paintings.
Henry Riekena received his BS in Mechanical Engineering and Fine Art from Tulane University. His work has been widely exhibited throughout the Bay Area and in 2009 he participated in the Biennale in Chianciano, Italy. In 2011, he produced a large painting for display at Burning Man, which involved the creation of a specific tent for an immersive viewing of the work. He currently teaches Industrial Design at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. He is also a part of American Steel Studios in Oakland and is currently on the curatorial team that produces exhibitions from the collective gallery space.


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Programme Approval, Development and...
Kerry ETB delivers programmes leading to Major, Special Purpose and Advanced Certificates, together with programmes leading to non-QQI awards. A structured application process applies to the proposal to deliver new programmes in a given centre.
Application Process to Deliver a New Programme:
Information on the resource and staff requirements is reviewed by the FET Management Group in order to establish whether the proposal is ready to proceed to the Programme Governance Board.
The FET Management Group recommends the proposal to the Programme Governance Board.
When a proposal is approved by the Programme Governance Board a working group is formed, coordinated by the QA Unit.
The Programme Governance Board approves all documentation for ratification by the Quality Council prior to the submission to the awarding body for validation.
Kerry ETB recognises the importance of the separation of programme design and approval. There are two defined points regarding the submission of documentation for validation where governance is required:
Approval of a proposal to develop a programme
Approval of the documentation to be submitted to the awarding body
Kerry ETB intends to strengthen this process through considering the outputs from programme reviews in related fields of learning. To this end, Kerry ETB will begin a scheduled review of existing programmes in 2019- examining monitoring outputs and identifying aspects of programmes, which work well, and areas where improvement is needed. Programme Review groups will be established associated with Kerry ETB validated programmes. Engagement in programme review over the period 2018-22 will strengthen the capacity of subject matter experts and assist the Programme Governance Board in making informed decisions in respect of the approval process. The scheduled review of existing programmes (2018-2022) will also involve considering modifications and amendments – particularly those that may have significant implications.


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Q: What is the common solution for changing the C# Dto class properties' first letter to I have Dto classes in the backend where the property names starts with capital letters in accordance with C# style, like below. As a result the property names in javascript side also starts with capital letters which is not - let's say - javascript standard.
Before I start to do some magic which iterates through the property names and changes them I would like to know is there any industry standard to change the property names in this way?
I already understand that Breeze has a configuration option for this, but I do not use Breeze at the moment. I haven't checked how they are doing.
public class ModuleDto
    {
        public virtual string ModuleName
        {
            get;
            set;
        }

        public virtual string ModuleDesc
        {
            get;
            set;
        }
    }

<accordion>
        <accordion-group ng-repeat="item in vm.leftHandMenu">
            <accordion-heading>
                {{item.ModuleName}}
            </accordion-heading>

{{screenItem.ModuleScreenName}}

        </accordion-group>
    </accordion>

Expected result:
<accordion>
        <accordion-group ng-repeat="item in vm.leftHandMenu">
            <accordion-heading>
                {{item.moduleName}}
            </accordion-heading>

{{screenItem.moduleScreenName}}

        </accordion-group>
    </accordion>

A: Annotate your DTO model's properties with JsonProperty(Name="...")(link) annotation and serialize it with Json.NET.
More info: http://www.newtonsoft.com/json/help/html/SerializingJSON.htm

A: I assume you are using an angular-js and c# by the code syntax.

*

*As it is correct as a standard to have the first letter of public
properties capitalized.

*As angular model-binds to the c# classes automatically...I would say that it is correct for it to be capital first letter in angular as its a one to one mapping.

*An added bonus of this is that you will easily be able to tell the
originator of the property(c# property DTO (public)).

*You now have to debate whether you want to change the c# standard to
support your JS requirement, me I would leave it the way it is... as its
predictable and makes sense.

I think ultimately this comes down to personal preference.


It's time for my annual posting of the Top 10 YouTube Videos of the Year (see last year's list here). This ranking is totally unscientific. Only one person was polled to compile this list—yours truly (although my wife helped a little this year). This year's slate of videos ranges from profound and poignant to downright silly. I have put the three serious videos at the beginning. The rest of the videos (numbers 4-10) are humorous. They're not all actual YouTubes. They're just internet videos. If you think I've left something out, let me know. I'll think about adding it to the "Honorable Mention" category at the bottom.
8. What if the annoyances of conference calls happened in real-life meetings?
How 'bout them Dawgs! LA Tech thumps Illinois!
Loved the 'Gold Star Son Honors His Dad' . . . I'd seen it before, and seeing again, it still brings tears. What a great story.
Adam and I love the concept of this list!
#1 and #5 are our favorites!! Tell Mrs. Susan I said hello!
You bet! Great to hear from you!


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import { Bucket } from '@orbit/core';
import LocalStorageBucket from '../src/bucket';
import './test-helper';

const { module, test } = QUnit;

module('LocalStorageBucket', function(hooks) {
  let bucket;

  hooks.beforeEach(() => {
    bucket = new LocalStorageBucket();
  });

  test('it exists', function(assert) {
    assert.ok(bucket);
  });

  test('its prototype chain is correct', function(assert) {
    assert.ok(bucket instanceof Bucket, 'instanceof Bucket');
  });

  test('is assigned a default name, namespace, and delimiter', function(assert) {
    assert.equal(bucket.name, 'localStorage', '`name` is `localStorage` by default');
    assert.equal(bucket.namespace, 'orbit-bucket', '`namespace` is `orbit-bucket` by default');
    assert.equal(bucket.delimiter, '/', '`delimiter` is `/` by default');
  });

  test('#setItem sets a value, #getItem gets a value, #removeItem removes a value', function(assert) {
    assert.expect(3);

    let planet = {
      type: 'planet',
      id: 'jupiter',
      attributes: {
        name: 'Jupiter',
        classification: 'gas giant'
      }
    };

    return bucket.getItem('planet')
      .then(item => assert.equal(item, null, 'bucket does not contain item'))
      .then(() => bucket.setItem('planet', planet))
      .then(() => bucket.getItem('planet'))
      .then(item => assert.deepEqual(item, planet, 'bucket contains item'))
      .then(() => bucket.removeItem('planet'))
      .then(() => bucket.getItem('planet'))
      .then(item => assert.equal(item, null, 'bucket does not contain item'));
  });
});


I am writing this to personally compliment your employee (Jas) on her exceptional customer service delivered to me today. The sales staff hired by you is very professional and she is patiently reading to every query from me thru chat with us. Although not face to face or thru phone call I can feel that she is a person who very helpful. I am purchasing promotion item and she never look down on this sales, her efforts and hard work worked really well.
Her professional attitude in dealing with customers deserves appreciation. I once again would like to thank you Jas for giving me such a wonderful customer service experience, and I wish that your company should maintain the same in the long run also.
I just wanted to thank you guys for an excellent service. My cousin loves her flowers and from the picture she sent me I think they look amazing! You guys have really impressed me. I look forward to using your services again.
Dear Riza, I tried calling this morning, but the lines were not open yet. I'm under the impression that your official working hours are from 9am onwards. The fact that you managed to respond to this email no more than an hour before that shows true dedication and reflects your professionalism in what you do. While I appreciate that you helped me stop the delivery on short notice and quickly rearrange for delivery within the day, what I appreciate more is the very fact that you care and consider the circumstances of your customer. YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD. I cannot help but commend your efforts and thank you for making my day. Needless to say, this delivery is for someone very special to me on her special day, however circumstances change, and you react quickly. I cannot contain how impressed I am. Once again, thank you.
I would really want to thank Rose who went all out to help us insert another colleague's name onto the fruit hamper ( at the very last minute ). Rose who cheerfully returned my call was very calm and helpful, said she would check with the delivery man, and would call me back to update the situation. Rose is really fantastic !! Managed to retrieve the old card and replaced a new card neatly onto the hamper. She's an Angel !! Hearing her ever helpful cheery voice over the phone makes me, as a customer know she is all out to do her BEST ! Good job Rose! You can tell she loves her job and will go the extra mile with no strings attached. I am a VERY SATISFIED customer indeed ! Will surely call upon Rose for my orders in future. Please VOTE her as THE BEST STAFF !! She deserves it !! A Rare GEM definitely !!
I was in an urgency to order a wreath this morning in the midst of busy office work schedule. So I just rushed to call Far East Flora with a glimpse on the telphone contact number from your website. I had no time to go through all the clicking and indeed, did not have the privilege to enjoy Far East's beautiful catalogue. Yin Ting picked up my call and was patient with my lack of knowledge. She was very kind to direct me to the website condolences page and recommended a proper wreath after knowing that I am ordering it for a Christian family. Within second, I placed the order with her assistance and appreciate very much for helping me save the time. I will repeat future order with Yin Ting whenever I need flowers. Thank you!
Thanks again, Joyce. You have been very helpful and Fareast Flora is very reliable. I enjoyed the service and quality and hence always coming back when I have the chance!
I'd definitely recommend your services to anyone who requires flowers & gifts. There's never a dull voice when I call for my orders. Your customer service girls are always happy it seems. I once asked why she can always sound so happy, and she tells me that making people happy makes her happy! That's why I know my orders will always be in good hands.
Like to drop you a note as a happy customer and congratulate your company as a great experience provider. The gift for my wife arrived on time & it definitely made her smile. I checked out your website & found that it's informative & easy to use. All in all, the shopping experience was good, fast & efficient. Certainly, it allows me to refer to my team, my office & my friends.
We would like to thank you for the floral arrangement that was displayed for the World Gourmet Summit at The Oriental. It was a great success! In a high profile gathering with media presence, it is essential to attract attention to the display in order to sell the products. With your floral arrangement, we had more interest at the station as well as good exposure to our products.
Being a regular online shopper, I've found that unlike some websites, yours is both pleasant and easy to use. I also feel assured that my purchases are well taken care of because someone actually calls me back to verify the order details, which I feel is a great personal touch. And, I get a SMS confirmation when my gift is delivered. Wonderful service!
Thank you for the wonderful, wonderful experience. Though I haven't seen the bouquet myself, I heard from my girlfriend that it was the best in the entire company. From her description, it sounded so much better from what I saw online. You offer the best personalized & prompt service, especially for those who are away from home.
Thumbs up! I'm very pleased with the bouquet that you sent to my sister's school. She called me up in tears (of joy, thankfully!) to thank me & my family for the birthday surprise. She and her colleagues were very impressed and they are checking out your masterpieces online. Thank you once again, FarEastFlora.com for making OUR day! We'll definitely be back for more soon.
What matters extra is the service that is provided – warm personality, courtesy, patience & promptness. Hence, it does boost your organization's image and when given other opportunities, I will not hesitate to order flowers or recommend your service to others.
Your company has demonstrated & delivered the true essence of customer satisfaction which differentiate you from your competitors. FarEastFlora.com deserves to be at the top of my shopping list in the years to come! Like your company's motto 'Make Someone Smile Today'… need I say more? You've already exceeded my expectations! Well done!
The newborn baby basket was promptly delivered to & creatively done for our business client. We're happy with the level of customer service competency & pleased to be placed on your corporate customer list. Keep up the good work!
I feel that your floral arrangements have improved by leaps & bounds. Your Customer Service Officer, Nini, is to be highly commended for her patience & professionalism in handling customers. I've a good customer experience dealing with her & now have a very good impression of FEF.com. Congratulations on having good & innovative products as well as customer service!


Max Factor Max Effect Fantasy Fire and Odyssey Blue Mini Nail Polishes!
I was browsing in Superdrug last week and I was at the Max Factor stand when it suddenly occurred to me that I hadn't jumped on the Fantasy Fire wagon which had recently taken the beauty world by storm. So I purchased one to try out, and I also picked up the polish in Odyssey Blue too- you can never have too many nail polishes can you?!
Both colours come from Max Factor's Via Tortona (Milan) nail colour collection, and they are both such stunning colours- they're glittery, bright in colour, and they're holographic too!
Fantasy Fire is a purple based shade with glittery holographic shades of bronzed gold, turquoise, and blue making it an incredibly beautiful and unique shade. Whilst Odyssey Blue is a deep-blue shade that is filled with glitter!
I was a little disappointed with the Fantasy Fire shade at first because it was too sheer and it looked slightly streaky, but when I lashed on 3 coats, it looked amazing! The Odyssey Blue shade didn't need as many coats to look as amazing because it's naturally pigmented in colour. I wouldn't be able to pick a favourite out of the two shades though!
Max Factor Mini Nail Polishes retail at £3.99 and can be purchased at Boots and Superdrug!
What are your thoughts on Max Factor's Fantasy Fire and Odyssey Mini Nail Polishes?
It's easy to become disappointed by a mascara- especially if a mascara's performance rejects it's claims of what it can do. I have tried so many mascaras and the amount of times I have been disappointed by one are countless! Max Factor's False Lash Effect Fusion does exactly what it says it will!
The mascara claims to lengthen and volumize your lashes without the likes of clumping and smudging. I completely get put off mascaras that make your eye-lashes look clumpy after its application, so this mascara was definitely for me as the separation and definition of lashes is the number 1 thing that I look out for in a mascara!
I also found this mascara easy to use on my lower lashes too; the mascara wand has lots of short bristles which helps to separate the lashes, which helps to create a wide-eyed look. I only needed one coat of this mascara and my lashes looked good to go! I love this mascara and will definitely continue to re-purchase it!
However, I've heard from a few friends and bloggers that the mascara isn't as effective as it claims to be on shorter lashes. I've experienced the advantages of this mascara as I have long lashes.
The mascara is priced at £11.99, which for me is a little pricey for a mascara. But it's definitely affordable when you consider that the mascara has similar (or even better) qualities to a premium beauty mascara.
Have you tried Max Factor's False Lash Effect Fusion mascara? If so, what do you think of it?


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Private memorial held for Hollywood legends Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds
By Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio
LOS ANGELES (FOX 11 / CNS) - Relatives and celebrity friends gathered Thursday at the Beverly Hills compound of legendary Hollywood star Debbie Reynolds and her daughter, "Star Wars'' icon Carrie Fisher, to pay tribute to the actresses who died one day apart last week.
With a crowd of media and photographers gathered on the street outside, celebrities including Meryl Streep, Holly Hunter, Ellen Barkin and Ed Begley Jr. made their way through the gate of the compound on Coldwater Canyon Boulevard to attend the memorial.
Reynolds and Fisher are expected to be interred at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, although that ceremony likely will not be held until Friday. Fisher is believed to have been cremated, but some of her ashes are expected to be buried alongside her mother.
Fisher, who gained fame playing Princess Leia in the "Star Wars'' franchise but also was an accomplished author and screenwriter, died Dec. 27 at age 60, four days after suffering cardiac arrest while on a flight from London to Los Angeles.
The next day, Reynolds, 84, was at the home of her son, film producer Todd Fisher, helping to plan her daughter's funeral when she was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center by ambulance. She died that afternoon from what Todd Fisher described as a stroke.
Todd Fisher told reporters that Reynolds "wanted to be with Carrie.'' He said Reynolds was always caring for her daughter, and with Reynolds' recent history of health problems, Carrie Fisher's death was apparently just too much for her to handle.
Todd Fisher elaborated on those comments in an interview with ABC's "20/20.''
"It wasn't that she was sitting around inconsolable -- not at all,'' he told ABC News' Elizabeth Vargas. "She simply said that she didn't get to see Carrie come back from London. She expressed how much she loved my sister. She then said she really wanted to be with Carrie. In those precise words, and within 15 minutes from that conversation, she faded out. Within 30 minutes, she technically was gone.''
The family is believed to be planning a future public memorial service for Fisher and Reynolds, possibly featuring stars such as Streep -- who starred in the film "Postcards from the Edge,'' which was based on Fisher's 1987 semi-autobiographical novel.
A Texas native, Reynolds grabbed the attention of talent scouts when she entered a Miss Burbank contest at age 16.
She earned her first screen credit in "Three Little Words,'' starring Fred Astaire and Red Skelton. She followed that performance with "Two Weeks with Love,'' featuring the hit song "Aba Daba Honeymoon.'' That led to her casting as Kathy Selden, a young dancer looking to make it big in Hollywood, opposite Gene Kelly in "Singin' in the Rain.'' The role made her a star.
She went on to perform in dozens more films, including "The Unsinkable Molly Brown,'' which earned her Oscar and Golden Globe nominations. She also appeared in "How the West Was Won,'' "The Pleasure of His Company,'' "Divorce American Style'' and "The Catered Affair.''
She also received Golden Globe nominations for "Three Little Words,'' "Bundle of Joy'' and "Mother.'' She was nominated for her TV work on "The Debbie Reynolds Show.''
Reynolds most recently appeared in the award-winning HBO movie "Behind the Candelabra,'' portraying Liberace's mother.
Reynolds married singer Eddie Fisher in 1955, but they divorced in 1959 after Fisher's much-publicized affair with Elizabeth Taylor -- one of Reynolds' best friends. She married two more times, but both marriages ended in divorce.
Reynolds received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild in January 2015. The honor was presented to her by Carrie Fisher.
"My favorite movie was ``Singin' in the Rain,' and I had a good time making that picture, wearing myself out,'' Reynolds said at the ceremony.
Reynolds received the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in November 2015, honoring not only her film achievements, but her community service work. She was honored most notably as a co-founder of the Thalians, a charitable organization aimed at promoting awareness and treatment of mental health issues. The group has contributed millions of dollars to the Mental Health Center at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and to UCLA's Operation Mend, which assists veterans trying to recover from physical and psychological wounds of combat.
Fisher pioneered the Princess Leia character in George Lucas' "Star Wars'' trilogy, the first film of which was released in 1977. She reprised her role in the 2015 film "Star Wars: The Force Awakens'' and will appear as Leia Organa in the eighth film in the series, which wrapped filming in July and is now in post-production.
As a child of Hollywood royalty born in Beverly Hills, Fisher's childhood was anything but ordinary. She was 2 years old and her brother an infant when their father, the late singer-actor Eddie Fisher, left her mother to have an affair with actress Elizabeth Taylor, who was a close friend of Reynolds and the widow of Fisher's close friend Mike Todd.
Fisher drew on her experiences in her semi-autobiographical novels, including "Postcards From the Edge.''
Her struggles with cocaine and prescription medication abuse are memorialized in her memoir, "Wishful Drinking,'' which was adapted from her one-woman stage play of the same name.
Fisher, who was bipolar, also was open about her struggle with mental illness and became a powerful mental health advocate.
Fisher authored a total of eight books. Her latest, ``The Princess Diarist,'' made headlines when it was released in November for its disclosure that she had an affair with then-married actor Harrison Ford during filming of the original "Star Wars.''
The actress was briefly married to singer Paul Simon in the 1980s. Her daughter was fathered by talent agent Bryan Lourd.
Fisher was stricken while en route home for the holidays after touring to promote "The Princess Diarist.'' While in London, she also filmed episodes for the third season of the Amazon Prime comedy series "Catastrophe,'' where she played the mother of star Rob Delaney's character.
Fisher made her film debut as as teen in "Shampoo'' in 1975, two years before becoming famous as Princess Leia in George Lucas' classic film.
Her other film credits include "The Blues Brothers,'' "The Man with One Red Shoe,'' "Hannah and Her Sisters,'' "The 'Burbs,'' "When Harry Met Sally,'' "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle'' and "Fanboys.''
HBO on Saturday will air its documentary on the famous mother-daughter pair, "Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds.'' The network had planned to air it in the spring, closer to Mother's Day, but moved it up after Reynolds' death.
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Home News & Notes Industry News Two More Spirits Join The Growth Brands Hall of Fame
Two More Spirits Join The Growth Brands Hall of Fame
Glass bottle with alcohol.
Created in 2015, the Growth Brands Hall of Fame honors sustained growth in the beverage alcohol industry.
Wine and spirit brands inducted into the Hall of Fame must have won at least 15 Growth Brands Awards, which have been presented annually since 1997.
This year, two spirits qualified for that honor by winning their 15th award. Check out the 2018 Growth Brands for both wine and spirits., as well as the 2016 and 2017 HOF classes.
Winners were honored at the Growth Brands Awards reception at the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Convention in Las Vegas in April. The following profiles highlight what makes these two brands stand out against the competition. They are the best of the best, and we congratulate them on their accomplishment.
Juarez Tequila
Producer: Luxco
2017 sales: 717,000 nine-liter case
Distilled at the Distiladora Gonzalez Gonzalez in Jalisco since 1960, Juarez has grown to become one of the best-selling tequilas in the U.S., with a range that includes Gold, Silver and Triple Sec. The brand is crafted with agave grown and harvested in Los Altos, without using pesticides, then distilled in pot stills.
"The tequila segment has been booming and Juarez has benefited from that growth,"says Donn Lux, Chairman and CEO of parent company Luxco. "We've also consistently been able to supply our product through agave shortages, recessions and growth periods, because we focus on the quality of the product and loyalty to our trade partners. We treat both like family and do whatever it takes to meet their high standards."
Juarez has been a perennial Growth Brands winner for more than a decade in the Established Growth category, which honors brands selling more than 400,000 cases that continue to grow year-after-year.
"Juarez is a high-volume brand within our portfolio and it's a critical brand for Luxco,"Lux says. "It's within a segment that we're focused on and actively investing in for growth. Without Juarez, we wouldn't have been able to invest in our new tequila distillery, where we'll product our 100% agave tequilas."
The brand is known for its strength on-premise for use in house margaritas, as well as its consistency off-premise as a value product. Lux says the company will continue investing in the quality and craftsmanship that goes into making Juarez, as well as promotions to continue driving growth. "As for innovation,"he adds, "we're always looking for ways to expand the brand and get it into new consumer's hands."
Producer: Pernod Ricard USA
2017 sales: 3,182,000 nine-liter cases
John Jameson set up his first distillery on Bow Street in Dublin in 1780, creating a triple-distilled whiskey that is now the best-selling Irish Whiskey in the world. The brand is made using Irish water, plus malted and unmalted barley. The malts are dried in closed kilns, differentiating it from Scotch, which is dried over open peat fires. The whiskey is then distilled in copper pot stills and matured in bourbon-seasoned American oak barrels and sherry-seasoned Spanish casks.
"Integrity and consistency in the way Jameson behaves as a brand is an important part of how we sustain our position as an industry leader,"says VP of Marketing Paul Di Vito. "Jameson Caskmates Drinking Buddies, for instance, is a hyper-local program where we partnered with local breweries, sharing casks so the brewereies could create their own unique beers. These local and authentic initiatives encapsulate what Jameson stands for.
Over the years, the Jameson portfolio has expanded and now includes six expressions: the original, Black Barrel, 12-year-old, Gold Reserve, 18-year-old and Rarest Vintage Reserve.
"Our goal is to provide our valued consumers with exploration and premiumization in the category, while staying true to our authentic spirit, commitment to quality, hard work and dedication,"Di Vito says. "Jameson is arguably the flagship for Irish Whiskey with its approachable style and taste. We've opened the door for many U.S. consumers, and our extensive portfolio occupies a fair share of shelf space. The brand remains healthy and consistently strong with key players like Jameson Original, the success of Black Barrel, Caskmates and Jameson IPA.
Last fall, Jameson introduced its second expression in The Whiskey Makers Series, The Blender's Dog.
The series consists of crafted expressions that pay homage to the people behind the brand. In December, Caskmates IPA was released as an extension of the Caskmates series that came about through a partnership with an Irish brewery. And this summer, Jameson Bow Street 18 Years Cask Strength will launch in the U.S. as the first spirit matured at the site of the original distillery in nearly 50 years.
"Bottled at a cask strength of about 55%, this is the first widely available release of a cask strength whiskey from Jameson, and it represents the liquid pinnacle in our range,"Di Vito says.


Go get em Henson! And to think that I figured the only thing I would remember from you would be a tweet.
Paulsen is trying to find his way to the unemployment lines.
Back to back flags in your last shot to make the team?
We lost our internet feed. Anyone have one that doesn't need veetle?
These refs are flag happy for the last preseason game.
By the way, this is the most confident I have felt in our punter in 15 years.
Good Lord, is there ANY point to playing this game?
Not only are we playing 3rd stringers, we are seemingly running 4 total plays.
this is a waste of everyones time and scotch.
Leinart doing his best to throw an INT.
This drive is not Leinart Houston.
Its a young guy named Hall.
Completely forgot about the game tonight. Just tuned in at half time and my immediate thought..."can we please put Willie Parker out to pasture yet?"
Banks def going to PS.
I can't figure out why I'm watching this. lol.
So Hensen is the star then gets hurt. Geez.
Is Leinart's career a wrap?
We're making Max Hall look like Montana.
I was thinking Steve Young.
The reason I asked is because I kind of thought he might be a nice find. He has a little something, IMO.
I'm not a member of the Ryan Torain fan club...just haven't seen the same upside others have apparently. Regarding Banks, I think he's worthy of a roster spot just as a punt returner, he's that dangerous. He's never going to earn a paycheck as a starting WR in this league though.
Anyone (who's still here) like FB Carey Davis?
I want Banks! Come on....keep making plays!
I'm sure AH is happy being in the 4th Q.
You just know he's pissed.
And if he gets injured what would have been achieved?
It's one thing to prove a point, it's one thing to try and get him match fitness, but you also have to be smart about these things too. Time to get him out of there.
Devin Thomas hasn't exactly lit up the world.
Is he in the game at the moment? Is he doing anything which says I belong in the NFL?
11 penalties for 95yds with 9 minutes to go. That's sloppy.com right there.
Thomas has done alright returning KOs, a few nice catches, and blocking downfield. But he stopped on Beck's INT. That was on him, not the QB.


Prolotherapy is a minimally invasive, tremendously safe therapy that stimulates the body's healing mechanisms using natural ingredients. Pain comes from tears in the ligaments commonly referred to as sprains, where tears in the tendons are called strains. Ligaments connect the bones together, providing stability to the joints. Tendons connect the muscles to the bones and move the joints. When ligaments and tendons are injured they hurt. Typical treatments available to the patient including cortisone shots, ice, or an anti-inflammatory, just cover up the pain, so the patient feels better temporarily. These types of treatments are helpful only if the problem is due to inflammation without any real tissue damage. That's because cortisone and NSAIDS actually slow down your body's healing response. When you feel better because of pain relievers, you may not sense further damage and over use the injured area making matters worse. Prolotherapy can heal the source of the pain, rather than cover it up, because it helps to stimulate the body's repair mechanism causing ligaments, tendons and joint capsules to heal. Ligaments and tendons, cartilage and vertebral discs have a deficit in their ability to heal because they have a poor blood supply. Because they have a poor blood supply, and because they are rich in nerve endings, they are white in color. Muscles, on the other hand, appear red in color because of their plentiful blood supply. This is why muscle injuries heal quickly and are almost never the source of chronic pain or athletic injuries. For those with chronic pain, Prolotherapy can be the answer to getting relief from that long term suffering. Acute injuries may also benefit from Soft Tissue Prolo techniques. After the Prolotherapy treatment is given, an increase in the blood supply to the area occurs which brings in nutrients, immune cells and stimulates an overall healing response to the area? Prolotherapy not only strengthens weak joints, some studies have shown it can continue to increase the strength in a joint above normal. Once the joint is stable because the ligaments are able to give it the correct structural support, the cause of the pain is gone.
Growth factors are becoming an important part of the future of Prolotherapy. Polypeptide growth factors act directly upon fibroblasts (which make collagen). Epidermal growth factor, insulin-like growth factors, fibroblast growth factors, and platelet-derived growth factors are now available for research and testing purposes. I'm now using a lot of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections directly into joints to help regenerate cartilage. Many of these growth factors are available in homeopathic form to be taken orally during the Prolotherapy treatment course. Taking joint support supplements that contain glucosamine sulfate, MSM, chondroitin and similar nutrients will further help the process.
The basic mechanism of Prolotherapy is simple. A substance is injected, which leads to local inflammation. The localized injection triggers a wound-healing cascade, resulting in the deposition of new collagen. New collagen shrinks as it matures. The shrinking collagen tightens the ligament or tendon that was injected and makes it stronger. When injecting inside the joint, it has a cumulative effect like having a road construction crew filling in the potholes, thereby rebuilding cartilage. Prolotherapy has the potential of being 100 percent effective at eliminating sports injuries and chronic pain. The most important aspect is injecting enough of the right kind of solution into the injured and weakened area to trigger a healing response. If this is accomplished, the likelihood of success is excellent. The key thing to keep in mind is that Prolotherapy actually starts a response that heals, and thus fixes the problem, rather than just masking it with painkillers.


WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department says three South Korean companies have agreed to pay $236 million to settle allegations they were part of a bid-rigging scheme that overcharged the U.S. military for fuel at bases in South Korea.
The three companies, SK Energy Co. Ltd., GS Caltex Corporation, and Hanjin Transportation Co. Ltd., will pay about $82 million in criminal fines. They'll also pay $154 million in civil damages.
He said the Defense Department paid "substantially more" for fuel because of the scheme.
"HJT is committed to complying with the antitrust and competition laws and values its decades-long relationship with the U.S. military," the statement said.


Yes, it is. The true beauty of a country lies in its people. The people are some of the most grit-rich people. But, there has to be something else? as you cannot categorize them in the grit parameters alone. How can you differentiate them?
If you take my word for it, I live in Karachi and it is the most peaceful areas to live in. Well, the traffic is something that bugs me, but after a while, you get used to it. The literacy rate of Karachi was 65% in 2005. With an internet connection in almost every household. In 2019, it must have reached a 70-80% or more.
When I started this Blog, back in 2017. I did not know much about anything. But, once you make a habit of researching and cross-checking the information? You can conquer any front.
Academic talent is something unique. Their ability to perform well on tasks that need higher-level thinking. This implies a high academic ability and potential.
I request The Guinness Book of World records to take a long look at the number of words that I have completed. We can make this a 150,000-word blog for bringing the title to Pakistan.
I also request the Pakistani Government to help me take this blog to the next level. Having said that, most people will tell you " To practice writing". The first step is to make a goal. Set a high target, even if you fail? you will still reach the stars. I am not looking for an elevated position. This is a simple suggestion to bring more world records to Pakistan.
I did not prepare my self to write 100,000 words. ATM, this blog is at 91,000 words. As a hardworking Pakistani, there are Millions of thing that we are better at. And why not set a record?
One Individual has written all this. All the guest posts are proofread and edited by that single person. Guinness Book of world records is asking for a registration fee?? If any sponsor has an interest in bringing this record to Pakistan. Then you are most welcome.
I appreciate the efforts that world record holders put in? And also let us beat the U.S.A at this title. Most words written or the maximum number of words….. Good Luck!


So, after searching all day with no luck, I'm trying to think outside of the box regarding the rudder log hose.... I am thinking that I go ahead and buy the straight 1 7/8" hose. I only need to reduce the size of the hose 1/8"... so how about I take an old bicycle tube and stretch it over the stuffing box (using a little silicon or 5200 to seal it to the box) leaving the tube long enough to double it back on itself. I should be able to slip it into the 1 7/8" hose and secure it with the usual S/S hose clamps.
I replaced ours with traditional bronze stuffing boxes from Buck Algonquin. Will last longer than the delrin plastic boxes. If bronze stuffing boxes can be used on the prop shafts, they must work on the rudder shafts. You can buy them here. https://www.deepblueyachtsupply.com/. They have great customer service and will answer any questions.
I want to have a discussion about these stuffing boxes with hoses. Says hoses have 1-7/8 ID and they have several different size shaft options.
Shaft Size: 1.125", Hose ID: 1.75", Packing Size: .1875"
Shaft Size: 1.00", Hose ID: 1.75", Packing Size: .25"


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Bishop Cepeda elected chairman of U.S. bishops' Committee on Cultural Diversity
By Catholic News Service
Nov 16, 2020 Local
Seattle Auxiliary Bishop Eusebio L. Elizondo and Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Arturo Cepeda, right, concelebrate Mass Jan. 21, 2018, at St. Joseph Church in Jifna, West Bank. (CNS photo/Debbie Hill)
CLEVELAND (CNS) -- Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Arturo Cepeda was elected by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to serve as the next chairman of its Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church, as the bishops voted on several new leadership positions during their virtual fall assembly.
Msgr. Jeffrey D. Burrill, a priest of the Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin, is the new general secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
He was named to a full five-year term in the position after the result of voting by the bishops was announced during the first day of the USCCB's annual fall general assembly Nov. 16. He has been the conference's associate general secretary since March 1, 2016.
Msgr. Burrill succeeds Msgr. J. Brian Bransfield, a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, who has served in the position since 2015.
The general secretariat oversees the work of the USCCB on behalf of the U.S. bishops.
Msgr. Burrill, was elected over Fr. Michael Fuller, a priest of the Diocese of Rockford, Ill., who is executive director of the USCCB Secretariat for Doctrine and Canonical Affairs.
The bishop-members voted to suspend the bylaws of the conference to allow for mail-in paper ballots for the general secretary, one committee chairman and several committee chairmen-elect before the November meeting.
In another vote, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York was elected over Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami by a vote of 134-106 as chairman bishops' Committee for Religious Liberty.
Cardinal Dolan steps into the chairmanship of one of the USCCB's highest profile committees.
He succeeds Archbishop Wenski, who was named acting chairman in June to complete the term of Bishop George V. Murry of Youngstown, Ohio, who died of cancer June 5.
Msgr. Burrill, a native of Marshfield, Wis., holds a bachelor of arts degree from Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, adjacent to the campus of St. Mary's University of Minnesota, in Winona, and a bachelor of sacred theology from Rome's Pontifical Gregorian University. He was ordained in 1998 for the Diocese of La Crosse.
In 1999, he earned a licentiate in ecumenical theology from the Angelicum, or Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas, which also is in Rome.
Prior to his USCCB appointment, Msgr. Burrill was pastor of St. Bronislava Church in Plover in central Wisconsin for three years. He was at the Pontifical North American College in Rome from 2009 to 2013, serving originally as director of apostolic formation and subsequently as the Carl J. Peter chair of homiletics, formation adviser and director of media relations.
In the La Crosse Diocese, he served as pastor of the parishes of St. Mary, in Duran, Holy Rosary in Lima, and Sacred of Jesus in Mondovi from 2001 to 2009. He also taught and was chaplain at Regis High School and Middle School in Eau Claire, for two years prior to his parish assignments.
In addition, he was a regional vicar for six years, served two terms on the diocesan priests' council and also was the diocese's ecumenical officer and a member of the seminary admissions board.
The bishops also voted on chairmen-elect for seven committees and seven seats on the board of directors of Catholic Relief Services.
The votes for chairmen-elect are:
Committee on Priorities and Plans: Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services over Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Toledo, Ohio, by a vote of 157-83. Archbishop Broglio had been serving as chairman of the committee since becoming USCCB secretary in 2019 and the vote assures him of another three years in the seat.
Committee on Catholic Education: Bishop Thomas A. Daly of Spokane, Washington, over Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer of Atlanta by a vote of 139-103.
Committee on Communications: Auxiliary Bishop Robert P. Reed of Boston over Bishop Christopher J. Coyne of Burlington, Vermont, by a vote of 144-97.
Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church: Auxiliary Bishop Arturo Cepeda of Detroit over and Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodriguez of Denver by a vote of 155-78.
Committee on Doctrine: Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Brownsville, Texas, over Bishop Brendan J. Cahill of Victoria, Texas, by a vote of 146-91.
Committee on National Collections: Bishop James S. Wall of Gallup, New Mexico, over Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Missouri, by a vote of 136-104.
Committee on Pro-Life Activities: Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore over Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver by a vote of 139-102.
The chairmen-elect will serve for one year in that capacity before beginning a three-year term as the chairman of their respective committees at the conclusion of the fall general assembly in 2021.
New members of the Catholic Relief Services board are Bishop Cahill; Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros of Brooklyn, New York; Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana; Auxiliary Bishop Daniel E. Garcia of Austin, Texas; Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis; Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jersey; and Bishop Luis R. Zarama of Raleigh, North Carolina.
In addition, several chairmen-elect chosen last year will become committee chairmen at the end of this year's assembly and will serve three-year terms:
Committee on Canonical Affairs and Church Governance: Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki of Milwaukee.
Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs: Bishop Daniel P. Talley of Memphis, Tennessee.
Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis: Auxiliary Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Committee on Protection of Children and Young People: Bishop James V. Johnson of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Missouri.


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Q: Is it possible to delete a GET variable with Javascript? I have a dynamic search form and when I send a query it remains the values of the query in GET variables.
Now, I have a custom reset button too, that clear the fields, but with surprise I note that the new queries mantains the GET values and carry bad results.
Thanks for help.

A: Set the form's action attribute to a URL without parameters.

A: i assume that you are having problems because get values stay in the url. so you can use
history.pushState(stateObj, "", ('http://localhost/'));

by replacing the localhost with your page link


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Karl Toepfer Interviewed on BBC's "WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?"
In September 2013, Professor Karl Toepfer appeared in an episode of the BBC television series Who Do You Think You Are? with the pop singer Marianne Faithfull, whose mother was Eva von Sacher-Masoch, a dancer in Berlin in the early 1930s. Much of the episode was filmed in Berlin, where Professor Toepfer shared information about Eva von Sacher-Masoch's dance work that Ms. Faithfull had not previously known.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01gssr8
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Central District Health public health order doesn't pass, advisory remains in effect
CDH Health Order Vote Fails
By: KIVI Staff
UPDATE: The Central District Health board's public health order was voted down Tuesday. The board members tied the vote, therefore it was unable to pass. The public health advisory will remain in effect.
CDH Director Russ Duke said the majority of the comments the board received from the public have been in support of the public health order. Duke said those in opposition primarily commened on the desire to keep schools and businesses open, which are not impacted by the order.
The CDH Board of Health voted to not approve a districtwide public health order. The public health order for Ada County remains in place and the mask order remains in place for Valley County.
— Central District Health (@CDHidaho) December 15, 2020
"It's not getting better, it's getting worse," Duke said.
Ted Epperly said CDH needs to continue to focus on two main things in order to keep the pandemic at bay.
"I think Central District Health needs to do two things here, because it's the only things we can do," he said. "We need to really push hard for education and accountability of the public in terms of mask wearing. The second thing we need to really stay focused on is group size limitations."
Board members expressed concern on enforcing an order on a population that doesn't want it, based on emails and communication from the public.
Watch the full meeting here.
The Central District Health (CDH) board meets for the third time Tuesday to discuss and vote on a possible public health order.
CDH covers Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley counties.
The board was set to discuss the order last week, but Boise Police and Boise Mayor Lauren McLean asked them to stop due to safety concerns. A mostly peaceful protest happened at CDH in Boise. People also showed up at two board member's homes.
Boise Police will be at the meeting and officers are preparing for a large number of people to show up at CDH, according to a news release. BPD has protective fencing in place to help keep people in attendance safe.
The department will be assisted by Idaho State Police. The release says BPD's goal for the meeting is to ensure government can function and the people involved in the governmental process can do their job and ensure people can safely exercise their rights to free speech.
Boise Police and partner agencies are also working to ensure the safety of board members attending the meeting remotely. The department says in the release they are working with board members and their families about concerns for their safety at home and taking the necessary precautions.
BPD update ahead of @CDHidaho board meeting: https://t.co/nxufC4fqgb pic.twitter.com/cy6uoP5s1l
— Boise PD (@BoisePD) December 15, 2020
"People involved in tonight's meeting have felt threatened by protestors, our officers have also been the target of those threats," stated the release. "For that reason, today officers will be wearing identification numbers rather than their name tags. Those numbers will work the same way as a name if anyone needs to identify an officer during the event or after. The number tags also allow our officers to focus on the event at hand rather than worrying about their homes and their families. As we have seen in the past, protestors have shown up at community members homes, officers homes, and threatened to continue to do so."
The draft order posted on the CDH website includes:
Gatherings larger than 10 people are prohibited.
Everyone in all four counties is required to wear face coverings indoors and outdoors where social distancing cannot be maintained.
Individuals should work from home wherever possible.
Visits to long-term care facilities are prohibited.
Businesses should implement curbside or delivery services, where possible.
Restaurants must distance tables and allow groups no larger than 10 people, among other requirements.
Gyms and other fitness facilities cannot have more than 50% capacity and maintain social distancing
The Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine arrived in Idaho Monday and several healthcare workers have already received it. The vaccine will first go to healthcare workers directly working with COVID-19 patients. Residents and staff of long-term care facilities will receive the vaccine next, possibly as soon as the second week of vaccine allocations.
The meeting is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. on December 15. It will be live-streamed on YouTube, and there is a viewing room available at CDH with limited seating. Face coverings are required, and attendees must follow specific requirements outlined here.