Discussion in 'iOS 6' started by Samtb, Dec 25, 2013.
If you're still on iOS6, what's stopping you upgrading to iOS7? Will apple eventually force people to upgrade?
If you're still on iOS6, what's stopping you upgrading to iOS7?
Will apple eventually force people to upgrade?
As long as when they say IOS11 got this MUST HAVE feature! or this super-duper game everybody wants to play only available on IOS13, and YOU IGNORE THEM.
Just the other day I find out iBooks only works on OSX9 and am happily running OSX8, so I said goodbye iBooks, hello Kindle Reader on OSX8. Choice is beautiful.
I have 3 out of 4 iOS devices in my household still on iOS 6 and I'm shameless and unapologetic about that.
Apple is now doing everything possible to shoehorn iOS 7 on users. I wouldn't be terribly surprised to see a fully forced update for all compatible online iOS devices.
I have moved to Android long before the iOS 7 disaster.
Are they not doing that already? They practically coerce iOS 6 users to update their devices by downloading the update in the background and reserving 1GB or more of their valuable space. Same is true with the requirement of iOS 7 for most of Apple's apps, even though it is technically not (always) required (e.g. the 12 days app).
I have experienced the performance of iOS 7 on my iPhone 4 and there is absolutely nothing which could convince me to update my phone again. I actually consider jailbreaking my device now, which I have done only once in the past, to get the Control Centre. Moreover, I adore the iOS 6 design and think that there is nothing appealing about how iOS 7 looks. Cheesy colours and redundant translucency are no worthy successors to the touch-friendly and well-designed iOS 6.
2. 3x3 folder on an iPad???
I'm on ios 7 and I'm thinking about selling my iphone 5 and buying another iphone 5 to get ios 6 back.
"Will apple eventually force people to upgrade?" No, I know someone who is still on ios 4.
While there are features I like which iOS 7 has, I'm still on the fence about upgrading from iOS 6. My main issue is with the look of iOS 7, I'm not a fan of the pastel colors and the flat looking icons. I think this design aspect is a step backwards and makes my iPhone look like a kids device.
is it possible to upgrade my jailbroken ios 6 to ios 7 without losing anything? if so, can anyone please guide me on how to do it?
Sorry, I am a relatively new iphone user and don't know much about IOS etc. I have Iphone 4S, which I have updated to IOS 6.1.3. Of course updating to IOS version 7.0.4 has become available a few months now and I am considering it.
Do you all agree that IOS 6 is better than IOS7 and that I shouldn't update? Especially having in mind my Iphone 4s but also in case I upgrade to Iphone 5, why and how IOS 7.0.4 is worse than all IOS 6 versions? What are its practical cons and downfalls???
Why on EARTH are you avoiding Mavericks?
iOS 7 is not worse than iOS 6. Not technically, in any way, shape, or form.
In fact I would absolutely recommend that you upgrade to iOS 7 as SOON AS POSSIBLE if you're a new iPhone user, because you should get used to its appearance and functionality. iOS will never revert to its pre-iOS 7 looks.
Apple knows what they're doing, and don't let the resistant, obnoxious people on this forum prevent you from updating.
The people who dislike something always wail the loudest, and people just don't like change.
iOS 6 looked dated. It doesn't even matter if you liked how it looked, it looked dated. As much as people may think it doesn't matter, it absolutely does, and Apple is looking toward the future.
I don't know if you recall the launch of the iPad, but every post on this website complained about how it was just a big iPod touch.
People absolutely DESPISED OS X when it was debuted. They thought it looked ridiculous. They hated that Sherlock from the OS 9 days wasn't there.
People en masse panned the Macbook Air at launch, they complained about the name, complained about the price, complained about its features... everything. Said it would never sell.
Apple. Is. Not. Stupid. Users are absolutely terrible at knowing what they want.
You walk into a store that sells 100 different kinds of jam. It sounds great at first because you think you could find the perfect jam. But what actually happens is the human brain goes under immense cognitive load. You will never be happy with your choice, because you will always feel like you could have had something better. When you have 3 kinds of jam, you feel confident in your decision and you never feel like you threw away the better option. This is almost the ENTIRE reason that people have smartphone operating system allegiances. People who are die-hard Android users think they love Android because of the choice it offers, but what they're really doing is limiting their options to just Android phones because it's easy. Same thing with iOS users. We can come up with a bajillion reasons why we like iOS, but almost all of us would be FINE with an Android phone. But we like that we get to be excited about the new iPhone, and we never feel like we're getting shafted.
We may not think that we like limitations, but scientifically, chemical reactions in the brain show that we absolutely do.
Functionally, iOS 7 is much better. Control Centre, the new notification centre, the greater flexibility with apps, the improved multitasking... It's all great, for people who are willing to spend more than a week getting used to it.
But I'm sure I will have a hundred people replying to me telling me how awful and wrong I am.
I would love to upgrade my iPad1 to iOS7 but is stuck on ios5 due to hardware limitations. I see no reason why anyone would stick with iOS6, the only people I know on iOS6 are there because they have jailbroken phones running "stolen" versions of TomTom sat nav.
iOS 7 is the same old iOS, but with a low-end trendy UI insteed of a high-end UI. It certainly isn't a huge technical leap.
iOS 7 is structurally almost the same as iOS 6 and doesn't require any user training.
I don't hate iOS 7 because of some "resistant, obnoxious people" on the forums. I hated it right after seeing it during the WWDC live stream and hate it even more after trying to use it.
In my experience, this is not the case with iOS 7. It seems to have got mixed reception on forums, but in real life I have yet to see a SINGLE user who likes it.
iOS 6's look is about as "dated" as haute cuisine or Beethoven's music.
I don't remember the original iPad getting such remarks. It is a very innovative and somewhat underappreciated product.
I don't remember anyone hating on early OS X's look. It wasn't perfect, but at least it didn't feel like Windows 2000 Lite and everyone was free to install OS 9.
MacBook Air certainly wasn't great until the late 2010 revision.
CD's and USB are better than floppies and serial ports in almost every way. Flat UI's aren't better in any way than graphically rich UIs, they are just easy and trendy. I'll repeat it - EASY and TRENDY.
I use Android because it does everything I need it to do very well and because it is more flexible and sophisticated than any other mobile OS.
Android has always been about modulality and choice, iOS has always been about a refined and richly engineered experience. But with Android getting more refined and coherent and with iOS getting much slower and extremely ugly in one straw, I'm now very content with staying away from iOS for now.
Such functional additions would be right at home in iOS 6.2 and certainly don't require a week of training.
I just disagree with your opinion.
Apple may force me to buy products the competition. Apple cannot force me to use iOS 7.
If Cook and Co can force anything stopping the free fall of share price is the best place to start.
I have experienced the performance of iOS 7 on my iPhone 4 and there is absolutely nothing which could convince me to update my phone again.
Pretty much this. Responsiveness is the most important thing to me when operating a device, and I've seen enough evidence of iOS 7's pokeyness on the iPhone 4 (which I currently have) to keep my distance. That said, my iPhone 4 and iPad 2 have been pokey all year, so maybe they just can't keep up with the newer apps.
If anything, I think I'm going to try purchasing an Android phone next so I can at least try out the ecosystem and see if it's for me.
The reason I won't upgrade is simple, I believe the iOS 7 UI is a step backwards.
- I hate the ugly Jony Ive UI.
- I love leather, metal textures, and Steve Jobs. He had a very good taste.
- iOS 6 is far more intuitive.
- I will not allow the new Apple to slow down my iPhone 4.
at first i didnt like ios7 but im really starting to like it on my iphone 5c iPad mini and wish i had it on my iPod touch 4g.


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Countries → United Kingdom → Events in Birmingham
Make Them Suffer, 17 March 2020
Make Them Suffer, Polar
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Mama Roux's Birmingham, United Kingdom
Tue, March 17 2020
Blackened Deathcore Ambient Symphonic Deathcore
Concert of Make Them Suffer in Mama Roux's
About Make Them Suffer
Make Them Suffer is an Australian metalcore band from Perth, currently signed to Rise Records. Their debut album Neverbloom peaked at No. 56 on the ARIA Album charts in June 2012, while its follow up Old Souls debuted at No. 30 upon release in May 2015. After the band signed with Rise, the label released an expanded version of Old Souls in August 2016, containing also the EP Lord of Woe (originally self-released in 2010) and a new track, "Ether".
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Celtic Highlights
Ireland and Scotland
Green pastures, majestic castles, oak casks stacked to the rafters with single malt whisky and some of the finest seafood in the world: we bring you these Celtic wonders across Scotland and Ireland on this incredible trip.
If you can't decide between Ireland or Scotland for your next vacation, this is the perfect option for you.
Nature reigns supreme in the Scottish Highlands where landscapes are exhilarating, threaded through with history and myths of dramatic resonance. Around steely lochs and imposing peaks, your private Driver Guide will expertly guide you through Scotland's past and present.
Travel past Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park to the coastal town of Oban, the unofficial capital of the West Highlands, before venturing north to Inverness. Landscape and history can't help but impress in this area, all capped off by two nights in Edinburgh.
It is then time to skip across the Irish Sea to explore Ireland's capital city Dublin and enjoy its modern culture, music and vibe. Marvel at Ireland's history at the Rock of Cashel, hear tales from the past and stop in charming towns as you travel south. Cork and Kerry, both known for their culture, history and hospitality, are the perfect bases from which to explore the Wild Atlantic Way.
The hospitality and friendliness of the Irish is world renowned and it's our pleasure to introduce you to some of the finest storytellers and musicians in the land as we gather around open fires and in cosy pub corners along this Celtic tour.
12 nights: Oban, Inverness, Edinburgh, Dublin, Cork, Killarney
Explore the beauty of Scottish coast; lochs and highlands before travelling to Ireland's capital, the ancient east and onto the Wild Atlantic way
Enjoy tastings at Scottish and Irish distilleries
Sing-along in music sessions in Edinburgh, Dublin, Cork and Killarney
Gastronomic highlights guaranteed
Hotel suggestions: Oban Manor House, Kingsmills Hotel Inverness, Roxburghe Hotel Edinburgh, Merrion Hotel Dublin, Hayfield Manor Cork, Killarney Park Hotel
Suggested Airport: Scotland – Glasgow, Edinburgh; Ireland – Dublin and Shannon
Regions Visited: Scotland: West Coast, Highlands, Edinburgh. Ireland: Dublin, Ireland's Ancient East, Cork, Kerry, Wild Atlantic Way
Hayfield Manor Hotel, Cork
Killarney Park Hotel, Kerry
Hayfield Manor Hotel is Cork City's only five-star Hotel located in the leafy and tranquil University Region. The hotel is positioned in mature gardens with fine oak trees, a private garden, and an aviary. The hotel has a wonderful fine dining restaurant which we highly recommend as well as a newer bistro-style venue for more informal dining options. Hayfield Manor is celebrated for Corks most spacious and luxurious rooms ranging from Manor House to Executive Suites. There is also a swimming pool and spa for those who wish to really relax and unwind after a day's touring. The city centre is a ten minutes walk through the university quarter and along the banks of the River Lee. Visit Website.
The Killarney Park located in the centre of Killarney Town has for many years being the destinations leading 5 Star Hotel. The hotel combines excellent services with intimacy and friendly staff who make staying at the hotel a memorable experience. The hotel has an excellent spa facility, music in the bar on summer nights and a choice of excellent restaurants. Located in the centre of town this is an ideal base to enjoy the nightlife of Killarney at leisure and perhaps an evening show. Visit Website.
Walk the Gateway to the Isles
The coastal resort town of Oban is the unofficial capital of the West Highlands. As the "Gateway to the Isles" is has a spectacular natural setting – its beautiful bay looks out over the islands of Kerrera and Mull, while high above the town is McCaig's Tower dominates the skyline. The tower is a granite folly reminiscent of Rome's Coliseum in its circular shape. It was commissioned by wealthy banker John Stewart McCaig and was intended to become a museum containing statues of his family. Work began in 1897 but McCaig died before it could be completed. It's well worth taking a walk up to the tower site to enjoy superb views of the town and bay especially at sunset.
Oban Whiskey Distillery
Nestled beneath the steep cliff that overlooks Oban is one of Scotland's oldest sources of single malt Scotch whisky. Take a tour of the senses at Oban Distillery by knowledgeable guides exploring each part of the whisky making process. Your tour will finish with a sample of our Oban 14-year-old single malt with some crystallised ginger. Oban Town is known as the "Gateway to the Isles". It occupies a beautiful setting in the Firth of Lorn. Oban Bay is a near perfect horseshoe bay, protected by the island of Kerrera and the famed Isle of Mull.
Inveraray Castle & Gardens
Inveraray Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, Chief of the Clan Campbell is a unique piece of architecture and was the first of its size and type to be built on the West Coast of Scotland. We can arrange a private tour of the Castle, exploring the many historical rooms and gardens.
Loch Ness Drive
Loch Ness is famous for its fabled Monster is the deepest lake in the British Isles and its mystery is enhanced by the dark peaty colour of its waters. The Caledonian Canal runs from Inverness down the geographical fault line known as the Great Glen. Less than 10 miles southwest, the canal runs into Loch Ness, home to the mysterious monster, 'Nessie'. Loch Ness which is 24 miles long, one mile wide and can reach depths of over 700ft is the largest body of fresh water in Europe.
Culloden Battlefield
One of the most famous battle sites in Britain where Scotland's Jacobite Pretender Bonnie Prince Billie took on the mighty Williamites in the last pitched battle to take place in Britain. Nearby in Cawdor is Cawdor Castle a beautiful 15th century tower house which has recognized connections with Shakespeare's Mac Beth.
Highland Shopping
House of Bruar, nestling at the side of the famous Bruar Falls, for a variety of shopping opportunities in Scotland's most prestigious country store. There is also an extensive range of Scottish foods for the gourmet and a fabulous country kitchen restaurant. Nearby Queen View overlooking The River Tummel is one of Scotland most celebrated beauty spots.
Edinburgh Castle and City Walking Tour
A walking tour provides a great insight into the history, culture and traditions of the capital. Climb Castlehill to explore the mighty castle, a fortress and former royal residence, now a major part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh UNESCO World Heritage Site. Scotland's crown jewels are among the national treasures on display within the castle walls. Known as the 'defender of the nation', Edinburgh Castle remains an active military base.
Irish Castles and Forts
County Meath is an archaeological voyage of unparalleled importance which has many attractions dating from very ancient to medieval times. The Hill of Tara stands in the centre of this fascinating county, once the seat of the ancient Kings of Ireland. Little remains today of the ancient capital with the exception of raised mounds, a giant "Stone of Destiny" and a Chamber for Hostages. Trim Castle to the west is almost perfectly intact and one of Ireland's most interesting castles. Used for many film sets, including Braveheart, the castle sits proudly on the banks of the Boyne and has many ruins in the area that make a perfect guided walk.
Cork Food Trail
A relaxed but highly-focused walking tour with an engaging and experienced guide. This culinary walk has lots of stops, including the English Market, with frequent, generous tastings along the way. Expect to be brought to places that are off the usual food route and visit markets, cheesemongers, fishmongers, butchers, bakers and more and meet the people who produce some of the best food in Ireland. As you stroll, you will learn about the history of the city and have the opportunity to view the interesting architecture.


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package thredds.client.catalog.builder;

import thredds.client.catalog.Dataset;
import thredds.client.catalog.DatasetNode;
import thredds.client.catalog.Service;
import thredds.client.catalog.ThreddsMetadata;
import java.util.*;

/**
 * Builder of client catalog Dataset
 *
 * @author caron
 * @since 1/8/2015
 */
public class DatasetBuilder {

  /**
   * Utility routine to keep list of objects small.
   * add fldValue to the fldName list in flds.
   * fldValue may be a list or an object.
   * if no list, just keep the object without creating a list (common case).
   * otherwise add it to the existing list.
   */
  public static void addToList(Map<String, Object> flds, String fldName, Object fldValue) {
    if (fldValue == null)
      return;
    Object prevVal = flds.get(fldName);
    if (prevVal == null) {
      flds.put(fldName, fldValue);
      return;
    }

    List prevList;
    if (prevVal instanceof List) {
      prevList = (List) prevVal;
    } else {
      prevList = new ArrayList(5);
      prevList.add(prevVal);
      flds.put(fldName, prevList);
    }

    if (fldValue instanceof List) {
      prevList.addAll((List) fldValue);
    } else {
      prevList.add(fldValue);
    }
  }

  public static void addToNewList(Map<String, Object> flds, String fldName, Object fldValue) {
    if (fldValue == null)
      return;
    List prevList;
    Object prevVal = flds.get(fldName);
    if (prevVal == null) {
      prevList = new ArrayList(5);
      flds.put(fldName, prevList);
    } else {
      prevList = (List) prevVal;
    }

    if (fldValue instanceof List) {
      prevList.addAll((List) fldValue);
    } else {
      prevList.add(fldValue);
    }
  }

  //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

  protected DatasetBuilder parent; // null when its a top level dataset
  protected String name;
  protected Map<String, Object> flds = new HashMap<>(10);

  protected List<AccessBuilder> accessBuilders;
  protected List<DatasetBuilder> datasetBuilders;
  protected List<Service> services;

  public DatasetBuilder(DatasetBuilder parent) {
    this.parent = parent;
  }

  // turn a Dataset back into a DatasetBuilder so it mutable
  public DatasetBuilder(DatasetBuilder parent, Dataset from) {
    this.parent = parent;
    this.name = from.getName();
    for (Map.Entry<String, Object> entry : from.getFldIterator()) {
      if (!entry.getKey().equals(Dataset.Datasets) && !entry.getKey().equals(Dataset.Access)) // set separately
        this.flds.put(entry.getKey(), entry.getValue());
    }
  }

  public DatasetBuilder getParent() {
    return parent;
  }

  private Object getInherited(String fldName) {
    ThreddsMetadata tmi = (ThreddsMetadata) get(Dataset.ThreddsMetadataInheritable);
    if (tmi != null) {
      Object value = tmi.getLocalField(fldName);
      if (value != null)
        return value;
    }
    if (parent != null)
      return parent.getInherited(fldName);
    return null;
  }

  public Object getFldOrInherited(String fldName) {
    Object value = flds.get(fldName);
    if (value != null)
      return value;
    return getInherited(fldName);
  }

  public Object get(String fldName) {
    return flds.get(fldName);
  }

  public void put(String fldName, Object fldValue) {
    if (fldValue != null)
      flds.put(fldName, fldValue);
    else
      flds.remove(fldName);
  }

  public void putInheritedField(String fldName, Object fldValue) {
    if (fldValue == null)
      return;

    ThreddsMetadata tmi = (ThreddsMetadata) get(Dataset.ThreddsMetadataInheritable);
    if (tmi == null) {
      tmi = new ThreddsMetadata();
      put(Dataset.ThreddsMetadataInheritable, tmi);
    }
    tmi.getFlds().put(fldName, fldValue);
  }

  public void addToList(String fldName, Object fldValue) {
    if (fldValue != null)
      addToList(flds, fldName, fldValue);
  }

  public void setName(String name) {
    this.name = name;
  }

  public String getName() {
    return name;
  }

  public void addDataset(DatasetBuilder d) {
    if (d == null)
      return;
    if (datasetBuilders == null)
      datasetBuilders = new ArrayList<>();
    datasetBuilders.add(d);
  }

  public void addAccess(AccessBuilder d) {
    if (accessBuilders == null)
      accessBuilders = new ArrayList<>();
    accessBuilders.add(d);
  }

  public void addServiceToCatalog(Service s) {
    if (s == null)
      return;
    if (services == null)
      services = new ArrayList<>();
    services.add(s);
  }

  public Dataset makeDataset(DatasetNode parent) { // LOOK whats relationship of parent with this.parent ??
    ThreddsMetadata tmi = (ThreddsMetadata) get(Dataset.ThreddsMetadataInheritable);
    if (tmi != null)
      tmi.finish();
    return new Dataset(parent, name, flds, accessBuilders, datasetBuilders);
  }

  // make an immutable copy without changin DatasetBuilder
  public Dataset copyDataset(DatasetNode parent) {
    return new Dataset(parent, name, flds, accessBuilders, datasetBuilders);
  }

  public Iterable<DatasetBuilder> getDatasets() {
    if (datasetBuilders != null)
      return datasetBuilders;
    return new ArrayList<>(0);
  }

  public Iterable<Service> getServices() {
    if (services != null)
      return services;
    return new ArrayList<>(0);
  }

  /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

  // transfer all metadata, optionally also inheritable metadata from parents
  public void transferMetadata(DatasetNode from, boolean parentsAlso) {
    if (parentsAlso) {
      ThreddsMetadata inherit = getInheritableMetadata(); // make sure exists
      inheritMetadata(from, inherit.getFlds());
    }

    // local metadata
    for (Map.Entry<String, Object> entry : from.getFldIterator()) {
      if (parentsAlso && entry.getKey().equals(Dataset.ThreddsMetadataInheritable))
        continue; // already did this
      if (Dataset.listFlds.contains(entry.getKey()))
        addToNewList(flds, entry.getKey(), entry.getValue());
      else
        flds.put(entry.getKey(), entry.getValue());
    }

    // tmi must be mutable, transfer if not
    ThreddsMetadata tmiOld = (ThreddsMetadata) get(Dataset.ThreddsMetadataInheritable);
    if (tmiOld != null && tmiOld.isImmutable()) {
      ThreddsMetadata tmiNew = new ThreddsMetadata(tmiOld);
      flds.put(Dataset.ThreddsMetadataInheritable, tmiNew);
    }
  }

  // transfer inherited metadata only, always include parents
  // place directly into flds (not in this.tmi) LOOK why not into tmi ?? LOOK put into tmi, see what breaks!
  public void transferInheritedMetadata(DatasetNode from) {
    ThreddsMetadata tmi = getInheritableMetadata();
    inheritMetadata(from, tmi.getFlds());
  }

  private void inheritMetadata(DatasetNode from, Map<String, Object> toFlds) {
    // depth first, so closer parents override;
    Dataset fromParent = from.getParentDataset();
    if (fromParent != null) {
      inheritMetadata(fromParent, toFlds);
    }

    ThreddsMetadata tmi = (ThreddsMetadata) from.get(Dataset.ThreddsMetadataInheritable);
    if (tmi == null)
      return;

    for (Map.Entry<String, Object> entry : tmi.getFldIterator()) {
      if (Dataset.listFlds.contains(entry.getKey()))
        addToNewList(toFlds, entry.getKey(), entry.getValue());
      else
        toFlds.put(entry.getKey(), entry.getValue());
    }
  }

  // get the inheritable ThreddsMetadata object. If doesnt exist, create new, empty one
  public ThreddsMetadata getInheritableMetadata() {
    ThreddsMetadata tmi = (ThreddsMetadata) get(Dataset.ThreddsMetadataInheritable);
    if (tmi == null) {
      tmi = new ThreddsMetadata();
      put(Dataset.ThreddsMetadataInheritable, tmi);
    }
    return tmi;
  }

}

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The best Wi-Fi routers of 2020: Nest, Asus, TP-Link and more
December 1, 2020 January 6, 2021 Emma Watson
2019 brought us the arrival of Wi-Fi 6 and its promise of faster, more efficient Wi-Fi performance. Now, in 2020, the growing number of new, second-gen mesh router options is worth paying attention to as well — particularly since so many of them are so much less expensive than the systems that came before them.
That means that folks looking for the best upgrade options this year have a surplus of interesting new Wi-Fi router options to choose from. It's good timing, too. With most of us spending more time at home than ever during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a reliable internet connection has never been so critical.
Watch this:
How to speed up your Wi-Fi
At any rate, we've got a growing list of new Wi-Fi router options to test out. We're still dutifully working through them (there are a lot), but we've already found plenty of great picks that are easy to recommend. Whether you're interested in gaming routers, mesh systems, Wi-Fi 6 routers — or if you just want something decent that won't break the bank — we're here to point you in the right direction. And watch this space, because we're expecting to see new Wi-Fi 6E routers capable of accessing newly opened bandwidth in the 6GHz band by the end of this year.
Expect regular updates to this post as we continue our tests on new devices. When we find a new router that merits strong consideration, we'll add it to this list with links back to our most recent test data.
Read more: Best high-speed internet providers in 2020
Wi-Fi 6 is the latest, fastest version of Wi-Fi, and we're expecting to see lots of new models that support it in 2020. And, if you want, you can upgrade to a Wi-Fi 6 router from a budget router right now to get faster, more efficient Wi-Fi performance from connected devices that support the new standard (the iPhone SE and the Samsung Galaxy S20 are two high-profile wireless devices that are examples, but the list is growing). Wi-Fi 6 is backward compatible, so your older devices will still be able to connect, too — but your new wireless router won't do anything to speed them up.
All of which is to say that it's probably still too early for most of us to get a new Wi-Fi 6 router (and don't forget that you'll need a really, really fast internet connection in order to notice the difference in the first place).
That said, if you're looking to make the upgrade now, or if you need a new wireless router and you want something future-proofed for the next generation of devices, then go for the TP-Link Archer AX6000. It basically aced our performance tests, delivering the fastest top transfer speeds we've ever recorded, plus excellent range and low latency.
The AX6000 debuted at a price of $350, but it's currently down to $300, and we've seen it marked down as low as $270. It definitely isn't cheap even at that price, but if you can catch it on sale, it's a worthy way to upgrade to a robust Wi-Fi 6 network.
Read our list of the best gaming routers.
With fast wireless speed, simple setup and helpful, easy-to-use app controls, Google Wifi was our top mesh router pick for the past three years. Its second-gen follow-up, Nest Wifi, is faster, more affordable mesh networking and just as easy to set up and use. Plus, the range-extending Points double as Google Assistant smart speakers now. That, coupled with a new design that comes in multiple colors, is aimed at getting you to keep these things out in the open, where they'll perform better.
It doesn't support Wi-Fi 6 (and Nest's range-extending satellite devices don't have Ethernet ports, which means you can't wire them back to the Wi-Fi router), but Nest Wifi does add in a couple of nice, current-gen upgrades, including support for new WPA3 security standards and also 4X4 MU-MIMO connections, which means that it can provide faster top speeds to devices that use multiple Wi-Fi antennas. All of that helps Nest's mesh router punch above its weight and outperform most other mesh routers with similar specs.
At $269 for a two-device setup capable of Wi-Fi coverage up to 3,800 square feet (a claim that checked out when we tested it in both a small home and the 5,800-square-foot HDOT Smart Home), the dual band Nest Wifi is the most well-rounded mesh router on the market right now, and the first one I'd recommend.
Read our Nest Wifi review.
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It isn't as fully featured as systems like Nest Wifi, and the app controls you'll use to set everything up aren't nearly as slick — but aside from that, the new, budget-friendly Netgear Orbi system stands out as a clear value pick for your WiFi signal in the mesh category. At just $150 for a two-device setup with the Wi-Fi router and a single range WiFi extender, it's about as inexpensive as a mesh network gets, and it kept up with both Nest and Eero in our speed tests. As of right now, it's on sale for even less — just $130.
In fact, of those three systems, Netgear Orbi clocked in with the fastest average top speed at close range — and when we put that range to the test with smart devices at the HDOT Smart Home, it edged those two Wi-Fi systems out with a faster speed once again. I even like the new design, with clever contours on top that vent out heat in style.
Read our Netgear Orbi review.
Starting at $700 for the two-piece setup seen here, the Wi-Fi 6 version of the Netgear Orbi (which I call the Netgear Orbi 6) is far more expensive than the dual-band version listed above, but it's also a lot more powerful. With a second 5GHz band serving as a dedicated backhaul for system transmissions between the router and its satellites — at full Wi-Fi 6 speeds, mind you — the system managed to ace our performance tests.
To be exact, the system returned average speeds of 289Mbps when I spent a few days testing the speeds and signal strength in various rooms at my home, where I have a fiber internet plan of 300Mbps. That's a near perfect result, and one that no other mesh system I've tested has been able to match.
Is that sort of speedy performance worth $700? I think most will find better value with something less expensive — and you've got a growing number of options to that effect hitting the market this year. Still, if you're buying right now and you just want the best mesh performance money can buy, this is the system to get.
Read our Netgear Orbi 6 review.
It isn't quite as speedy as the Netgear Orbi AX6000, but the Asus ZenWiFi AX mesh router was close — and at $450 for a two-pack, the price tag is a lot easier to swallow. For the money, you're getting just about everything you'd get with Netgear, including a multi-gig WAN port and a dedicated backhaul band to keep transmissions between the router and the satellite separate from your network traffic.
$450 is still a lot of money, but this easy-to-use Asus router system proved to be highly capable and reliable in our performance tests. That puts it right in the sweet spot for a future-proofed mesh router that feels every bit the part of a high-end upgrade.
If your home is large and you think you think you'd benefit from having a mesh with more than one extender, you might also consider Eero Pro 6, another triband mesh router that supports Wi-Fi 6. It doesn't have a multigig jack, and it didn't perform quite as well as Asus when I tested it out at home — but it was close, it hit higher top speeds in our lab, and at $599 for a three-pack, it's more affordable for big homes with a lot of space to cover.
Read our Asus ZenWiFi AX review.
Gaming routers promise high performance and low latency for die-hard gamers, and it isn't uncommon to find them selling for $300 or even $400. At about $250, the Asus RT-AX86U dual-band router isn't inexpensive either, but it's a strong value relative to routers like those — and the performance it delivers is flat-out great.
Most noteworthy is the router's latency management. In fact, it leads all of the routers I've ever tested, gaming or otherwise, with the lowest average latency across all of my tests, which online gamers will definitely appreciate. Something else you'll appreciate: An excellent mix of app-based controls and features, including a mobile boost mode, that lets you prioritize gaming traffic to your phone at the touch of a button.
Gaming features aside, the RT-AX86U offers full support for Wi-Fi 6, with strong, stable speeds and good range. If you need additional range, you can add other Asus "AIMesh" devices to your network to make it the centerpiece of a mesh.
That checks off all of the boxes that most people want from a good gaming router, and it gets you there at a price that isn't too painful for us to recommend. Even if you aren't a gamer, this is still one of the best Wi-Fi 6 routers you can buy right now.
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The Puzzle Bamboo Laptop Stand allows you to use a laptop at a better height when at a desk. The stand raises the laptop to eye level while offering great ventilation to the base of the laptop to prevent overheating.
The Puzzle laptop stand is made from bamboo wood. The shape of the stand was envisioned to use the least amount of material as possible, to allow it to be made out of the small left over pieces of bamboo from making larger items. The design allows the two parts of the stand to be interlocked to create an easily transported and flat item that should fit into any good laptop bag without a problem. This allows the stand to be taken wherever you need it, to offer you a better height of laptop use when you are out and about without adding too much extra weight or inconvenience.
The Puzzle Laptop Stand is made from bamboo, there are many advantages of this environmentally. Bamboo grows very quickly so makes a good renewable wood alternative. Being a type of grass, bamboo takes carbon dioxide in to grow like all plants, trapping it within itself to only be released when the material is burned. For the stand the maker takes bamboo from the manufacturer Moso who try to operate in an eco-friendly manner, for example they use a glue with low formaldehyde.
As the stand comes in two separate pieces it can be used by a wide range of sizes of laptops by simply positioning the stands at the distance apart required. This separate nature does mean the stands can be used for more than just as a laptop stand, the ends can be used as book ends, or even as heat mats for pans.


As you enter the Royal St. Augustine clubhouse, you are welcomed by a beautiful entryway complete with Queen Anne chairs and antique furniture. The décor of the club is both warm and inviting. The Tavern boasts a wrap around wooden bar, cathedral ceilings, and gas fireplace that make for a perfect setting for any social or business event.


Eggplant Parmesan is a classic family favorite dish that's simply made in less than 45 minutes. Breaded slices of eggplant sauteed in a pan and then baked with delicious pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese. What makes my Eggplant Parmesan special is the spicy eggplant and veggie hash on top.
Eggplant Parmesan is one of those classic dishes that becomes a staple in your cooking repertoire. It certainly is in mine. I have several go-to dishes that I always turn to when I don't feel like creating something new or don't feel like fussing with dinner all night. Eggplant Parm and Chicken Parm are a couple of those go-to dishes.
Eggplant Parmesan happens to be my mother-in-law's favorite dish, possibly of all time. She always orders it in restaurants and I try to make it for them often. Last week, they came over for a visit and I decided to make us this dish for lunch.
The whole time we were eating, she was asking me if it's on my blog because she really wanted to share the recipe with her friend. I was sure that I've shared the recipe of my Eggplant Parm because it's one of those dishes that I've been making forever.
That evening, I combed my blog through and through and realizes that I never actually shared this classic recipe. I've shared a couple of versions of it but that's all. I guess it's a good thing that I take a few pictures of just about everything I make and this dish looked so good, I made sure to take some pictures.
My original thought was just to update the old photos, but it turns out that I needed to share the whole recipe. Trust me, this needed to be shared because after SO many years of making this dish, I came up with a few little things that makes it extra special.
As I mentioned above, I've made this dish so many times, I can't even count them all. The best trick that I came up with is for the way to use up the leftover eggplant.
I never double my eggplant because I think the eggplant to sauce, to cheese ratio is best in a single layer. Sometimes, I make a couple of small eggplant rounds to place in the holes between the eggplant.
So there is always some eggplant leftover. I use these extra pieces of eggplant to make a spicy hash to put on top of cooked parm. It creates an extra layer of flavor and a touch of spice. First time I made the hash, it was so good that now, I make sure to get an extra large eggplant or two small ones just so I can make the hash.
A couple more tricks that adds extra delicious flavors are in sauce and in breading. Adding some dry Parmesan cheese to the breading makes for a bigger cheese flavor.
I also dress up store-bought pasta sauce by adding fresh garlic and fresh basil to it. Adding a couple of fresh, flavorful ingredients will brighten any pre-made sauce but I do usually get the four-cheese one.
Eggplant Parmesan is a classic family favorite dish that's simply made in less than 45 minutes. Breaded slices of eggplant sauteed in a pan and then baked with delicious pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Peel eggplant and cut off the tips on both sides. Slice eggplant into about 1/3-inch thick slices. (I like to use the equal, middle eggplant slices and leave the small ends for the hash.) A 9x13 baking dish will fit 6-8 eggplant slices, depending on the size of the slices.
Prepare two wide bowls. In one bowl, combine Italian bread crumbs, dry Parmesan cheese, some salt, and fresh cracked black pepper. Mix it well. In another bowl, whisk eggs with some salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
Press a slice of eggplant in bread crumb mixture on both sides, then dip in egg mixture on both sides, and then back in bread crumb mixture. Press on both sides of the breaded eggplant to set the breading. Repeat with all the slices you are using for the Eggplant Parmesan.
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Cherokee votes no on alcohol
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A referendum vote asking Cherokee voters to OK a tribally owned beer, wine and liquor store off casino property failed on two fronts last week — the question received more no votes than yes votes, and turnout fell short of the percentage required to qualify as a valid referendum.
Of 6,779 registered voters, 1,733 voted in the May 31 referendum, a 25.56 percent turnout. Cherokee law requires that at least 30 percent of voters participate to trigger a change in law.
"It's unfortunate that we couldn't get the needed voter turnout to have a valid referendum," said Principal Chief Richard Sneed.
Of those who voted, 52.63 percent voted no to the proposal, which would have allowed the Tribal Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to issue permits so that a tribally owned store could sell beer, wine and liquor on tribal land outside of casino property. The yes vote was 47.37 percent.
Should tribal leaders wish to bring the question before voters again, it will have to wait until after the 2019 elections, in which all 12 Tribal Council seats and the principal chief and vice chief seats will be up for election. That's because Cherokee law states that "An issue that has been brought before the eligible voters and voted upon by referendum/initiative may not be voted upon again until a period of two years has passed." In this case, that would be sometime after May 2020.
Turnout and results varied widely by community, with the referendum question earning a yes vote among Big Y and Birdtown voters, with 50.42 percent and 53.81 percent in favor, respectively. However, in the remaining six communities the answer was no. Big Cove, Cherokee County and Snowbird voters were the most vehemently opposed to the question, with yes votes of 38.34 percent, 35.48 percent and 35.92 percent, respectively. However, turnout in Cherokee County was exceptionally low, with only 7.81 percent of registered voters casting a ballot.
Wolfetown, Painttown and Yellowhill said no by a narrower margin, with 45.85 percent, 49.79 percent and 47.13 percent of voters in favor, respectively.
Turnout tended to be lowest in the communities with the largest proportion of no votes, with Big Cove, Cherokee County and Snowbird all seeing turnout rates below the boundary-wide average. In Big Cove, 24.71 percent of voters cast a ballot, and in Snowbird, 20.72 percent.
On the flip side, the communities that said yes — Big Y and Birdtown — were both above the overall 25.56 percent figure, with 29.53 percent of voters casting a ballot in Big Y and 26.08 percent in Birdtown. Painttown, which was less than a quarter of a percent away from seeing a majority yes vote, had a 28.45 percent turnout, with the community with the next highest yes vote, Yellowhill, seeing a 26.52 percent turnout.
Wolfetown, however, had the highest turnout, at 30.09 percent — its percentage of yes votes was next after Yellowhill, at 45.85 percent.
The discussion that ultimately produced the referendum vote began shortly after the 2017-2019 Tribal Council was sworn in. Councilmember Lisa Taylor, of Painttown, was upset that some restaurants near the Blue Ridge Parkway had been granted alcohol permits as the result of a loophole in a state law. In multiple previous referendum votes, Cherokee voters had voted against allowing alcohol anywhere except casino property, so Taylor wanted a new referendum in order to get rid of the so-called Blue Ridge Law permits. Attorney General Mike McConnell advised Tribal Council that referendum results would not affect those permits. However, the referendum discussion continued on with Council eventually settling on the question voters decided May 31.
"When the people of this tribe speak, this government is supposed to listen," said Taylor. "The results of this recent alcohol referendum couldn't be clearer — the people do not want to expand alcohol outside the casino with the ABC store and I couldn't agree more."
Proponents of the referendum question included Chief Sneed, who said during public discussions on the topic that loosening alcohol laws would prove essential to diversifying Cherokee's economy and boosting tourism. During a May 15 town hall meeting, he said that approving establishment of the single ABC store would be a responsible way for the tribe to "ease into" expanded alcohol sales. Currently, alcohol sales are allowed only on casino property or at one of the restaurants qualifying under the Blue Ridge Law.
"There's a lot of emotion attached to it because of abuse in the past," Sneed said May 15. "It was just trying to take a very leveled and metered approach to moving into it."
Opponents of the measure, meanwhile, often cited the enormous toll that alcohol has taken in the community and said they'd be against any changes that would make it easier to access.
"I don't think it's a good thing at all, because it's too close," said Debra Locust, 53, of Birdtown, when The Smoky Mountain News caught up with her during a series of random interviews with voters last month. "If they have to ride a little further, let them ride a little further. I know it may be big money for the tribe, but we've always voted against stuff like that."
The election was the first one the tribe held since a report investigating the September 2017 elections found evidence of ballot tampering, causing substantial differences between the original machine count of votes and hand recount that took place later. Election Chair Denise Ballard did not respond to multiple requests for comment when contacted before the election about how the recommendations contained in the investigation report had been implemented to ensure security this time around.
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Chinese keen to keep Bahamas hotel afloat
Aug 28, 2015 (WiC 293)
Surprisingly troubled waters...
From his base on Nassau in the Bahamas, the pirate Blackbeard struck terror across much of the Caribbean during the early eighteenth century. As his ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge, pursued its prey, Blackbeard would set fire to hemp woven into his long straggly hair and beard to frighten his intended victims into submission.
"Damnation seize my soul if I give you quarter or take any from you," was his famous battle cry.
The same attitude appears to have been adopted by two companies battling over the fate of a delayed $3.5 billion integrated resort on the famous Cable Beach, close to the archipelago's capital.
The stakes are high, not only for the two companies involved (one Chinese, one local), but also for the Bahamas as a whole. If and when it opens, the resort will employ 1.5% of the island chain's population and account for 12% of its GDP. Covering 1,000 acres, it houses a cluster of luxury hotels, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, a casino and a nightclub designed by the singer Lenny Kravitz.
Local newspapers say the Baha Mar resort is a project which is simply too big to fail. For the Bahamas, it represents a major initiative to stay on the radar of nearby American holidaymakers before Cuba starts to poach visitors.
For China, the saga threatens to tarnish its reputation in a part of the world where it is trying to form closer ties. Two SOEs – Export Import Bank of China (Chexim) and China State Construction Engineering Corp (CSCE) first became involved in 2010 when they agreed to help a local businessman called Sarkis Izmirlian.
In what would become China's largest overseas commercial real-estate project, Chexim agreed to provide $2.45 billion in loans, while CSCE committed $150 million in equity. According to China News Service Izmirlian invested $850 million via land and cash through his company Baha Mar.
The resort was scheduled to open in December 2014, only to be pushed back to March 2015, and then delayed again at the eleventh hour. A few months later, Baha Mar filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware.
"The Chapter 11 process is the best path to provide the time to put in place a viable capital structure and working relationship to complete the construction and successful opening of Baha Mar," the company said. It said its hand had been forced by the contractor CSCE's repeated delays and the resultant loss of revenues.
CSCE disagreed and the Bahamian government sided with it, declaring Baha Mar's US bankruptcy petition invalid. The government placed the issue under the jurisdiction of its own courts, with Justice Winder currently debating whether to instigate a winding up petition and appoint a liquidator.
Baha Mar is contesting the process on the grounds that this amounts to a seizure of its property and assets. It has served legal notice that it wants its Chinese partner to hand over all communications with the Bahamian government on the grounds of potential collusion. It is also seeking $192 million in damages from CSCE for delays and "substandard" work.
CSCE counters that Baha Mar changed the chief architect shortly after the project began and provided poor designs. It says a similar integrated resort on nearby Paradise Island took 11 years to complete, whereas CSCE was expected to deliver its project in less than five. In court documents, the Chinese also allege that Baha Mar tried to halve the book value of CSCE's equity.
The People.cn says CSCE has agreed to provide a further $100 million in equity and guarantee a new $175 million Chexim loan so work can restart. In return, Baha Mar needs to guarantee a further $175 million in Chexim loans.
But Baha Mar wants the government of the Bahamas to guarantee its portion, which it has so far refused to do. Contractors have told Reuters that even if work does begin soon, the resort will now miss the crucial Christmas season. To date, it remains 97% complete.
American TV producer, Scott Steindorff is one of those keen for a deal so he can begin filming his miniseries The Bahamas. He told Tribune 242 he is confident that, "when everything is resolved, the resort will be one of the greatest in the world".
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Moqui & The Kachina Doll
Copyright 1997 - Linda L. Rigsbee
Illustrated by Linda Rigsbee
Moqui knelt on the stone patio of their pueblo home. Beside her was a small basket of yellow corn kernels. In front of her was a stone metate and mano, used for grinding the corn into meal. Nothing had changed since her birthday last week - nothing but her hair. She now wore it in two buns above her ears, like the older girls. Gone were the braids, but to mother, she was still a child. She was ten summers old now, but she still had the same boring chores - plus some more. When she was a child, she had to shuck the corn and lay the yucca leaves out to dry. Now she had to grind the corn and carry water from the spring. When would mother let her make baskets and pottery like the other Hopi Indian girls her age?
She plunged a hand into the basket of corn. The dry yellow kernels oozed around her hand like sand. It felt cool. She cupped her hand and dipped grain from the basket. Lifting her hand high, she let the kernels trickle through her fingers. They fell, bouncing wildly around the worn center of the metate. Some of the kernels bounced out of the metate and rolled across the patio. She shrugged. The birds would eat them. She picked up the mano. The smooth gray stone was warm from the evening sun. Mother would be upset again because she was working too slowly.
She brought the stone down on the kernels with such force that they split, shooting small pieces of corn into the air. She ground at the corn as if she were crushing a stinging scorpion. Why was mother always telling her to work faster? She worked faster than some of the other girls. It wasn't fair.
She gave the corn a few more passes with the mano and stopped. She scooped the grain out of the metate with her hands, spilling a little on the patio. Let Shongo clean it up. She dumped the grain into a shallow white bowl with black designs. Some of the pieces of corn were a little too big, but who cared? If Mother didn't think it was done right, maybe she would get Shongo to do it.
Why did her brother get to do all the fun stuff? Even now, he was out learning to hunt with their uncle...and Shongo was only eight summers old. Most Hopi boys didn't get to go on a hunt until they were eleven summers old. Why did everyone like Shongo so much?
From the corner of her eye, she saw motion in the distance. She dropped the mano and threw a quick look over her shoulder. Mother sat with her back to the doorway of the pueblo. She was busy making a basket out of yucca fibers.
Moqui stood, tugging at the sash of her blue cotton dress. She crept across the patio, careful not to let her sandals scrape on the rocks. It would be a few minutes before Mother noticed the silence. She leaned on the patio wall, gazing down into the plaza, three stories below. The village of Walpi lay below, spread out over the flat mountaintop of First Mesa. The red clay walls of the adobe pueblos separated one family home from another, but women were out on their patios, making baskets and grinding corn. In the clear air, she could hear their chatter as they talked to each other about the harvest and other important things.
Beyond the village, the land dropped away in a steep cliff. From there, the desert stretched out, littered with blue green sage brush and yucca spears. Occasionally a small Juniper tree leaned out over a dry wash. Across the desert, two other mesas rose to meet the turquoise sky. The red and white cliffs added color to the tawny landscape. In the distance lay Second Mesa. The pueblo of Mishongnovi was barely visible in the shimmering heat waves.
Again, movement drew Moqui's attention to the desert below. Tiny figures moved toward the mesa of Walpi. Who? It was too early for Uncle to be returning from the hunt. Maybe Father was back from the trip to trade with the Zuni Indians. No, that could not be. They had been gone only three suns and the Zuni pueblo of Hawikuh lay many suns to the southwest. Could the approaching figures be an Apache raiding party? The Apache would not attack until the storerooms were filled with squash, beans and corn. In any case, the group was too small to be a raiding party. It could not be the Spanish soldiers returning. They would be riding huge beasts and their clothes would shine in the sun. Besides, they had not been up this way since their trip to the big canyon. The Grand Canyon lay far beyond the Hopi village of Oraibi on Third Mesa.
So who could the group be?
"Moqui." Mother's voice was crisp behind her. "Come finish your work and stop watching the boys."
Moqui blushed. "I was not watching the boys. I was trying to see who was coming to visit our village." She pointed at the group on the desert. "See?"
Mother shaded her dark eyes with a slender brown hand and stared down into the desert. "That is strange," she said. "It looks like the trading party. I wonder why they are coming back so soon."
She dropped her hand and turned back to Moqui. "We will soon find out. For now, you need to finish grinding the corn." She glanced at the bowl. "You have not even ground enough for the evening meal - and look at the mess you are making."
Moqui knelt in front of the metate and brushed at the spilled meal on the patio. She sighed as she picked up the mano. "I will clean it up when I am done."
Mother shook her head and rolled her eyes. "You always make such a mess. With all the corn we have swept off this patio, we could feed a Spanish soldier for one season."
Moqui glanced up at her mother and could not help but smile. When the Spanish soldiers had visited, the people of Oraibi said they had eaten as if they would never eat again. Then they took more food with them when they left. It was the way of the Hopi to welcome guests with food, but the Spanish soldiers had taken most of their food. Father said they must not blame the Spanish soldiers, who had traveled such a long way to meet the Hopi. Father was being kind, though. The soldiers did not come to meet the Hopi. They came to see if the Hopi had any of the yellow rocks that the Spanish called gold. They did not try to understand the Hopi. Some referred to the Tihu figurines as Kachina Dolls. They were not dolls and the correct term was Katsina, not Kachina.
Moqui began grinding the kernels again. The basket of corn looked like it was growing. Oh, how she would like to watch Shongo grind the stupid corn. Why was she the only one who ground corn any more?
Mother began building a fire on the patio to cook the evening meal. There would be no more chances to sneak a peak at the figures on the desert.
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Q: Should I always safely remove a bootable USB before unplugging it? I have dowloaded the ISO of a Linux distribution called Manjaro. I flashed the ISO to USB in order to boot and install it later. My USB became bootable and read-only.
I can format it (with or without zeroes) and make it removable again, but the data in this bootable USB is write-protected. After that, I forgot to click Safely Remove before unplugging it from my PC. I am afraid this act could cause a problem to the OS flashed on USB, or any data corruption/loss or something else.

A: If you do not have fast removal for USB devices enabled in your operating system, you should always use the safe removal option.  Improper unplugging the USB drive can still cause damage, even if you do not think any data is being written or read.  The option is there for a reason.

A: A read-only filesystem in a USB drive should have no problems with unsafe removal.
Safe removal umounts the disk and ejects it. The command ´eject´ might trigger the deregistration from the USB bus and even a shutdown of the drive´s internal hardware (the actual response depends on the hardware). That lets the kernel know that the device is no longer available, in advance.
If you simply unplug the drive, the kernel will deregister the device on its own, and mount will react to a missing drive. That's not ideal, but if there was not data to be written, you should have no problems.

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#ChicagoThugs, #PatheticInChicago, #ChicagoFailure
By Joan Swirsky
Who can forget the clueless thugs protesting last May in the streets of Ferguson, Missouri, holding up their brand new shiny placards – mmmm, where did those pricey things come from? – and expressing rage at....what?
Not at the lack of esteem they believed white America owed to the black-lives-matter movement.
Not at the shooting a year earlier of Michael Brown (for which police officer Darren Wilson was exonerated by a Grand Jury) or the phony "hands-up/don't shoot" mantra.
Not at the devastating fact that under Barack Obama the unemployment figures for African-Americans were – and remain – at record sky-high levels. According to Larry Elder at Townhall.com, "By every key economic measurement, blacks are worse off under Obama...in some cases, far worse off."
Not at the tragic fact that black-on-black crime was – and remains – the single biggest killer in the black community (other than abortion).
Oh no. They were protesting because the anarchic, hate-America moneybags who bribed or rather enticed them to show up and act out didn't pay them! Reportedly, some of the protesters "who looted, rioted, burned buildings and overturned police cars....were promised up to $5,000 per month to join the protests."
That's right, according to Newsmax.com, "Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment (MORE), the successor group to the now-bankrupt St. Louis branch of ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now), stiffed the protesters."
So much for the high-minded ideology that drove these unemployed know-nothings into the streets!
OLD BOTTLE, SAME WINE
This is exactly what we just witnessed in Chicago on Friday night, March 11th, as a bunch of protestors – both black and white – were convinced for a pittance or for a pile of dough to act like hyperactive children off their Ritalin in order to disrupt a massive rally, anticipated to be attended by over 25,000, for presidential-frontrunner Donald J. Trump. It was hilarious to see the protestors, when asked by reporters why they were there, robotically announce, "I'd rather not give my reasons." Translation: I have no clue why I'm here, but I'm making a few bucks, so what the hey!
The venue was perfect, wasn't it? – the home of the arch community organizer Barack Obama, who before his ignominious, race-baiting, hate-whitey, loathe-the-opposition tenure in the White House, specialized in fomenting the same kind of protests, almost all of them to bring down "the man." The goal, of course, has always been to extort money from individuals or corporations perceived to be "racist," to create or reinforce in the protestors the notion that they are perpetual victims, and to convince them to vote for Democrats who promise to address their grievances – but never do. The net result: The cities in America with the highest crime rates share one thing in common – each one has a Democrat mayor!
In Democrat-run Chicago, the rich, hate-America radicals behind the anti-Trump protest, including MoveOn.org – as well as behind Occupy Wall St., Black Lives Matter, etc. – were trying to take down the ultimate man, the Big Kahuna, the billionaire the protestors all long to be like but instead can't help envying.
Is this the very definition of stupid? Mr. Trump is offering America a way out of poverty, a return to a rich, vibrant, successful, flourishing America, but these mal-educated protesters – thank you Common Core and all the other dumb-America-down liberal education programs of the past 50 years – would rather stick to their self-defeating ways than to wake up and smell the coffee.
According to radio host and writer Douglas V. Gibbs, the "Chicago protests were not about Trump" but were rather "an attempt to silence opposition to liberal left politics." If Cruz had been the frontrunner, Gibbs says, he would have been the target.
Gibbs explains that in the style of the career agitator, socialist Saul Alinsky, the protestors "want violence...they want riots...they think it is chic. These people remind us of the agitators [who] brought about the French Revolution, or the Bolsheviks who brought about the Russian Revolution...angry, violent, and trained to believe the same poppycock that has brought down a long list of republics in history – and failed every time."
Gibbs compliments Trump's refusal to "feed the beast" by cancelling the event, no doubt driving the unruly horde to gather in another venue to count the money they made for the night and to indulge in an event commensurate with their maturity level, such as group thumb-sucking.
To his everlasting shame, Senator Ted Cruz joined the hysterical ranks of the Republican- establishment has-beens in blaming Donald Trump for the mob's sideshow. So much for Mr.-I-Stand-for-the- Constitution defending Mr. Trump's freedom of speech!
THANK YOU, VINCENTE
Last June, at the outset of his campaign for President of the United States, Mr. Trump said that one of the first things he would do was build a wall to keep illegal aliens from violating our southern border and invading our homeland – and that Mexico would pay for it! On cue, his rival candidates expressed their outrage, although now they've all appropriated this strategy for themselves.
Just a few weeks ago, the former president of Mexico, Vincente Fox, weighed in on that pronouncement. No way, he said, would Mexico pay "for that effing wall!"
When asked his reaction to Fox's statement, Mr. Trump said "the wall just got 10 feet higher!"
In the same vein, a lot of Mr. Trump's campaign promises have been met with anger, scorn, derision, vilification, and patronization, in fact most of the marginalizing tactics suggested by Saul Alinsky in his book, Rules for Radicals. The theory is that when people are insulted, they feel diminished, they lose their strength, they fade into the woodwork, sort of what Mitt Romney has done, not after being insulted but after insulting the formidable Mr. Trump. What Alinsky followers today don't realize is that truth both negates and conquers liberal lies.
When Mr. Trump cites the massacres by Muslims on 9/11 and in France and San Bernardino and all over the world and then says we have to temporarily keep Muslims from entering the country "until we understand what's going on," the average person understands and agrees.
Only the politically-correct media wusses appear not to get it. But they join in the Trump bashing because their bosses order them to do so. Why? Because those same bosses have massive business dealings in the Arab world and so forbid their underlings to say anything that could hurt a burgeoning bottom line. Follow the money!
When Mr. Trump says that "I think Islam hates us," his interviewers are stunned that someone running for public office actually realizes that the mullahs in Iran and the terrorists from Hezbollah and Hamas and the president of the so-called "Palestinian" Authority have inscribed in their mission statements the vow to eliminate the Great Satan, America, and the Little Satan, Israel. But the average person – left, right, Democrat, Republican, black, white, Hispanic, young, old, et al – gets it and agrees with it.
That is why with every protest to Mr. Trump's candidacy, not only does the wall get 10 feet higher, but the votes increase by the millions!
Hashtag TriumphOhio, Hashtag TriumphFlorida, Hashtag Hope.
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SAYS it all really. The traditional heavyweights of Munster hurling do battle against an historic backdrop -- the switching-on of the Semple Stadium floodlights -- and the bookies will offer you odds of 1/50 on a Tipp victory.
For the above, you can blame neither the penny-pinching motives of a miserly profession or even the recession.
After that, depending on your point of view, you will either hold the 2008 Cork panel, Gerald McCarthy or the county board to account. Or even all three.
Too much has been said and written about this farcical Cork mess already. More pointedly, too much has been said by the main protagonists to make it possible to bring about a genuine compromise and sustainable peace.
So Cork and McCarthy are left with what they have. It would be both trite and misleading to denigrate the '09 squad as uniformly useless -- they were game as hell against Dublin and several individuals, notably Barry Johnson, Aidan Ryan and Adrian Mannix, carried the gait of handy hurlers.
But they are, undeniably, out of their depth.
Against Dublin they were unlucky to lose by nine but they also got lucky that the opposition was distinctly below-par. Tonight, they will face a seriously battle-hardened Tipperary defence and an All Star midfielder (the returning Shane McGrath).
Just as well, for Cork's sake, that the likes of Eoin Kelly and Lar Corbett aren't fit to run amok up front.
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Germany Rejects Ukraine Weapons Request
Joe SaballaJune 2, 2021
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said his country has rejected a request by Ukraine to acquire military weapons amid continuing tension with Russian-backed separatists in the country's east.
"I am convinced that the conflict can only be solved by political channels, and that should be clear to all involved," Maas explained. "This remains the guiding principle of our engagement, and it won't change – weapons deliveries don't help in this."
Recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he would like Germany to supply weapons to his country in a bid to strengthen its defenses. He also pointed out that Germany has great ships and powerful assault rifles.
"Germany did not provide us with military assistance, but it could have done so," the president stressed.
However, Maas emphasized that Germany acknowledges Ukraine's right to defend its territory. He even said that his country was Ukraine's biggest bilateral donor in 2014. "We do not question Ukraine's right to self-defense," he stated.
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Zelensky explained that his country is interested in procuring patrol boats, radio communication systems, and armored personnel carriers in addition to high-powered guns.
He also believes that Germany should reconsider its principle of not supplying military weapons to conflict zones, especially in situations where people's lives are at stake.
However, for CDU/CSU Bundestag bloc Deputy Chairman Johann Wadephul, the conflict in eastern Ukraine does not have a military solution and that it would be "wrong" to supply arms and munitions.
German government spokesman Steffen Seibert shares this belief, reiterating the country's commitment to banning weapons supplies to war-torn areas. "We adhere to a restrictive and responsible armaments policy and we do not give permission to supply weapons to Ukraine," he said.
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Miami-Dade Restaurant Owners Prepare For Indoor Dining Restrictions
By Karli Barnett July 8, 2020 at 11:10 pm
Filed Under:Carlos Gimenez, Karli Barnett, Local TV, Miami News, Restaurant Restrictions
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Miami-Dade restaurant owners are preparing to close to indoor dining starting Thursday.
At KYU in Wynwood, barricades outside the front of the restaurant enclose a row of nine metal tables, each with four seats. Café lights and greenery add some aesthetic, while giant fans and a tent keep things as cool as possible.
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"The Wynwood BID [business improvement district] was nice enough to allow us to procure a bunch of parking spaces in street parking and donated the safety barriers for us so that we could exercise our outdoor dining option," says KYU owner, Michael Lewis. "We are working hard to keep this place open."
Over at Zak the Baker, Zak Stern, the restaurant's namesake, prepares a similar makeshift outdoor dining spot. He says he's just trying to keep up with all the changing regulations.
"We have pivoted from a café to pick-up and delivery, and now we are trying to pivot to outdoor seating on the other side of our building," he says.
After first announcing an emergency order Monday for restaurants to close altogether, except for delivery or pick-up, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez changed gears and decided to allow outdoor dining for tables of no more than four people.
City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez says he and others were not part of the decision by Gimenez.
"As the mayor of Dade county, when you implement an order, it affects all 34 cities, so I think he has an obligation to communicate with the cities and let them know and, frankly, not just the cities, but also the industries, which I think, unfortunately, he did sort of backward."
Marbet Lewis, an attorney that deals with restaurants specifically, says it is a confusing time.
"Frustration comes in," says Lewis. "It's not that the industry doesn't want to comply. I think business owners, all around, want to comply, but they want clear guidelines on what it is that they need to do. If there are measurements that need to be taken, give the standards on how that needs to be done. Is it the back of seats to the back of seats? If that's not working, then how do we change it?"
This leaves local businesses to make it work as best they can with what they have.
Some restaurant owners are planning a "socially distanced" protest Friday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at American Airlines Arena called "Stand With Us: Support Miami-Dade Restaurants."
Gimenez has said the indoor dining closures would last until the positivity rate is back down to 10 percent, which would mean cutting the current rate almost in half.
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