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Everything You Need To Know About 'DC Universe: Rebirth' #1
Kieran Shiach
DC Comics' big summer event one-shot DC Universe: Rebirth #1 goes on sale this week, and the internet is abuzz with news, reveals and spoilers concerning one of the biggest comics of the year. The one-shot by Geoff Johns, Ethan Van Sciver, Gary Frank and Ivan Reis sees the return of familiar faces from inside and outside the DC Universe, and DC is already publicizing those revelations in the press, so we've rounded up the biggest developments from this blockbuster story from DC-approved sources like USA Today, IGN and CBR, for those readers who want the full rundown.
If you don't want to be spoiled for any of the events of DC Universe: Rebirth #1 before the book comes out on Wednesday, go learn about some other comics you could be reading instead. Spoilers for the future of the DC Universe follow. Join us after the spoiler space.
Spoiler space. Not a panel from DC Universe: Rebirth #1.
The first huge reveal is the return of Wally West from before The New 52 publishing initiative. Following Flashpoint, the original Wally West was lost in the Speed Force and looking for someone to anchor him back to reality, but sensed that someone or something had altered reality in such a way that it eradicated friendships and relationships, making the heroes of the DC Universe weaker and perhaps more easily conquerable.
This reveal changes the landscape remarkably, because it turns out that The New 52 is not a new continuity following a crisis, but the same continuity that existed five years ago, but fundamentally altered. The characters are meant to be the same, but something fiddled with reality to change it around them.
DC seems to be very aware of the controversy that could --- and likely will --- come from return of the white Wally West after already introducing a younger, black Wally West a couple of years ago. The publisher's somewhat clunky solution for this is to say that both Wallys are actually distant cousins, rather than alternate reality versions of each other, both named after their grandfather Wallace. That may not be enough to satisfy readers who feel that the new Wally West's place in the DC Universe is diluted by having to share an identity.
The elder Wally does return in his Kid Flash costume from his Teen Titan days as opposed to The Flash costume he spent most of his career wearing, and does seem to be slightly younger than when we last saw him. According to a DC press release, his story seems will continue in Dan Abnett and Brett Booth and Norm Rapmund's Titans: Rebirth #1, on sale June 15.
Wally spends most of the issue in an incorporeal state bouncing from one hero to another, giving the reader a glimpse at their lives. Aquaman proposes to Mera, which clears up the speculation surrounding their relationship status, and Green Arrow and Black Canary meet for the first time, although both sense something --- each other --- is missing from their lives.
When The New 52 was announced, one of the promises made was that Ryan Choi would be The Atom, and although it took five years, this issue does feature the Ivy Town student receiving the size-changing belt in order to rescue his mentor Ray Palmer.
In a similar example of a mentor/student relationship being used to set up a legacy, Jaime Reyes meets with Ted Kord to learn how to pry the Blue Beetle scarab from his back, but Kord is much more interested in playing superhero. The scarab, once thought to be magic, and then retconned to be an alien weapon, is retconned again to its original state, in a meeting between Ted Kord and Doctor Fate.
The issue also gives an insight into the return of two classic DC Universe teams. First in an appearance by Johnny Thunder, who confirms the existence of the Justice Society of America at some point in the past. Secondly, a mysterious woman is brought in for questioning by the police and is seen to have a Legion of Super-Heroes flight ring on her hand.
It's not just the heroes that warrant revelations, as the aftermath of the Justice League story "Darkseid War" has huge repercussions. Darkseid himself was killed early on in the crossover, and now seems to be reincarnated in the child of Earth-3 Superwoman, and in the care of the rogue Amazon, Grail.
The big reveal of Justice League #50 is Batman's discovery of The Joker's true identity, and it's nothing close to what anyone could have guessed. It turns out that there are three separate Jokers, modeled after Jerry Robinson, Brian Bolland and Greg Capullo's takes on the character respectively. Full details of Justice League #50 haven't emerged yet, so we'll have to wait until Wednesday to find out more about that bizarre twist.
Elsewhere in the DC Universe, Damian Wayne turns thirteen years, old signalling his upcoming membership in the Teen Titans, and rookie Green Lantern Jessica Cruz learns about Sinestro from Hal Jordan. In a move that will delight fans of Young Justice, we see the return of Aqualad, Jackson Hyde, coming to grips with his new powers while also having to deal with a homophobic mother who does not approve of his sexuality.
Pandora --- the herald of The New 52 --- is brutally murdered in what seems to be a message to fans signalling that the New 52 era is definitively over. Wonder Woman discovers she has a long-lost twin brother, and the Justice League convene following Superman's death in the pages of his own book. Elsewhere, the pre-Flashpoint incarnation of the character, along with his wife Lois and son Jonathan, witness the events on the news and are approached by a hooded man named Mr. Oz who claims to have revelations about the nature of the different Supermen.
In the biggest moment of the book, bigger than the return of Wally West, Batman discovers the blood splashed smiley face pin that once belonged to The Comedian, from Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' seminal Watchmen. The issue ends with dialogue from the end of the series by Doctor Manhattan, which implicates him in the meddling that fundamentally changed the DC Universe.
In an interview today with USA Today, Geoff Johns talks about the decision to introduce Doctor Manhattan into the main DC Universe as an antagonist.
"If you're going to have a conflict between optimism and pessimism, you need to have someone who represents a cynical view of life and also has the ability to affect this. I know it's crazy but he felt like the right character to use."
However, it seems his role in the fate of the DCU won't be answered straight away, as Johns mentions repeatedly that the immediate goal of DC Rebirth is to bring back the hope, optimism and love that was lost in the transition to The New 52.
If there are any further revelations to emerge from DC Universe Rebirth #1, we'll keep you updated, but for good or ill it certainly feels like the gamechanger that DC promised it would be.
Filed Under: Alan Moore, Aqualad, Aquaman, Batman, black canary, Blue Beetle, Darkseid, Dave Gibbons, DC Rebirth, DC Universe Rebirth, Doctor Manhattan, Ethan Van Sciver, Gary Frank, Geoff Johns, green arrow, Green Lantern, Ivan Reis, Justice Society of America, Legion of Super-Heroes, Mera, pandora, superman, Teen Titans, The Atom, The Flash, The Joker, Wally West, Watchmen, wonder woman
Categories: DC, Longform, News


ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Trump Entertainment Resorts said it will close the Taj Mahal on Dec. 12 if its main union doesn't drop an appeal of a court-ordered savings package.
CEO Robert Griffin told The Associated Press on Thursday that the company has notified the state Division of Gaming Enforcement of the planned shutdown date.
The union is appealing a bankruptcy court order that terminated the union contract, canceling health insurance and pension coverage. If the appeal isn't withdrawn by the end of the month, the casino will close and its 3,000 jobs will be lost, Griffin said.
The notice to state regulators follows a letter the company sent Monday to its employees urging them to pressure the union to drop the appeal. In it, Griffin described the company as "a very sick patient lying on his death bed." It came on the day the company originally had planned to close the Taj Mahal before extending its deadline by a month.
The company said relief from health insurance and pension costs, which a bankruptcy court judge in Delaware granted Oct. 17, is essential to keeping the casino open. It described its appeal to the union as a "last ditch" effort to keep the casino open.
"Our company is unfortunately hanging on by the skin of its teeth," Griffin wrote to Taj Mahal employees. "We are quickly running out of money."
Trump Entertainment has committed to keeping the Taj Mahal open only through the end of November.
The company is pursuing a complicated plan to save the casino by transferring ownership to billionaire investor Carl Icahn, who would pump $100 million into it. That investment is contingent on getting city or state officials to sign off on $175 million in assistance. New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney and Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian have rejected that request, and Gov. Chris Christie was decidedly cool to it at a forum on the city's future Wednesday.
Trump Entertainment is offering union workers a stipend to help them find health insurance through government-run exchanges under the federal health care law.
The union said Icahn can well afford to keep the casino open on his own.
"I think we are all tired of being bullied by billionaire Carl Icahn," said Bob McDevitt, Local 54's president. "First, he rips away health care and other things from workers, and then he tells us, that workers can't even have their day in court. He wants the taxpayers to subsidize health care for the workers, so that he can grow his fortune.
"For two months now, this guy has been trying to take advantage of Atlantic City and everyone's situation," McDevitt said. "He's already taken enough money out of the place, so no one is buying that he can't keep the Taj open if he wants to."


Cancer remains a pressing health care challenge in Australia. Quality national data is critical in informing cancer control efforts.
Cancer Australia's National Cancer Control Indicators (NCCI) website is a unique, dynamic national resource that brings together, for the first time, trusted national data to inform where our efforts can be best placed.
NCCI comprises a set of indicators across the continuum of cancer care, from Prevention and Screening through to Diagnosis, Treatment, Psychosocial care, Research and Outcomes. The indicators have been developed through an extensive engagement and consultation process.
NCCI forms a bridge between information and outcomes, enabling users to see interconnections and relationships across cancer control, and to monitor national trends and benchmark internationally.
Designed for policymakers, governments, cancer organisation, researchers, health professionals and consumers, the data on the website will enhance understanding, stimulate enquiry and inform future directions in cancer control, whether in research, policy or clinical care.
It will also be a trustworthy, authoritative source of information for the broader community and people affected by cancer.
Through NCCI, users can choose the type and depth of information they require through interactive charts which provide a visual representation of each indicator.


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Zoharum new Hybryds, Maciek Szymczuk & Slowtion and Hoarfrost – Chain D.L.K.
Zoharum is announcing hot releases in the middle of the winter. This time there are no less than 3 albums who will see the light of the day under the auspices of our label: HYBRYDS 'Soundtrack for the Antwerp Zoo Aquarium', HOARFROST 'Puppets of the Divine Corner' and Maciek Szymczuk & Slowtion collaborative effort called 'Ways'. Apart from these, two more titles will be available in exclusive distribution: noise-industrial album by PANIC BEDROOM 'Beasts of the End times' and the DVD-R 'Live in Krakow' by a renowned experimental composer ZENIAL.
The reissue of a long-deleted classic album by this legendary Belgian project.
'Soundtrack for the Antwerp Zoo Aquarium' is an unusual album, even in comparison with other Hybryds works. It was created especially for the 150th anniversary of the Antwerp Zoo. Music composed by Sandy and Hermann (of Ah-Cama Sotz) was woven in between the sounds of dolphins, killer whales and the noise of the underwater world.
The Zoo director wrote the following in the preface: "Soundtrack for the Antwerp Zoo Aquarium" is a musical journey of the similar stature as "20 000 Leagues Under the Sea" by Julius Verne. Let it be the best recommendation for those who haven't had a chance to get to know to one of the best and most interesting albums in the Hybryds discography.
Musicwise, 'Ways' show slightly different traits of Maciek Szymczuk's work. It may have happened this way because of the collaborative nature of the project and Slowtion's involvement in it. Also, it may have been the character of Joanna's voice-delicate, ethereal that resembles Bristol sounds a bit.
Who is the man nowadays? A cogwheel in a machine, which he built by himself? A prisoner of a corporation – a modern labor camp? A hostage of a development, which has to proceed faster, faster and faster? A slave of money? A victim of his own ambitions? A castaway in a city of human zombies? A resident of a big cemetery, where he entombed his free will? A puppet? But in whose hands?
whose voice created an unusual atmosphere in the music on "Puppets of the Divine Coroner".


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Iga Swiatek's "Naomi Osaka-like move" at the Australian Open is praised by Mats Wilander.
Iga Swiatek is being praised by Mats Wilander for pulling off an Naomi Osaka-like maneuver and being frank about the pressure and difficulties she encountered at the Australian Open. Swiatek acknowledged that she felt enormous pressure to perform and win the Australian Open after being shocked by Elena Rybakina in the round of 16.
Additionally, Swiatek acknowledged that she felt "that I don't want to lose instead of I want to win" during the Australian Open. "Naomi Osaka received praise for disclosing [her struggles] and went on to win four majors. After the fourth Grand Slam, she came out and admitted that she has mental health challenges, and this was warmly received.
We never truly understood the cause, though—was it the pressure or [something else]? Iga is honestly discussing how she had a similar achievement at an early age, and we have all experienced something similar. It just so happens that sometimes you play to win and sometimes you play to avoid losing.
Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, and Roger Federer must be forgotten. They are superhuman beings. Iga Swiatek isn't there yet, but in my opinion she's headed in the right direction; she has a positive view and is open and frank about it, according to Wilander, speaking to Eurosport.
Swiatek has yet to win the Australian Open.
Swiatek made her first semifinal appearance at the Australian Open last year. Swiatek's 2022 Grand Slam prospects were greatly enhanced by that outcome, as the Pole went on to win the French Open and the US Open the following year.
Swiatek has said that her 2022 Australian Open performance did wonders for her as she became confident in her ability to play well on a difficult surface. Many people considered Swiatek to be the favorite to win the 2023 Australian Open.
Swiatek will have to wait a full year before she can try again to win the Australian Open title because the pressure was too much for her to handle.
Categorized as News, WTA
After being shocked, Magda Linette Caroline Garcia: I have no idea what transpired.
"I want him to be active," says Novak Djokovic.

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Every year The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) make changes to the Medicare program. CMS has posted the numbers for 2013 and there are no alarming changes, but it is important to know what out of pocket expenses to expect going forward.
Deductible and coinsurance amounts will increase January 1 and that will affect the cost sharing provisions of all Medicare supplement plans. Supplemental insurance plans are not "grandfathered-in." Changes to Medicare by CMS affect all Medigap plans – both new and old.
At face value, there are no significant changes to the Medicare cost sharing amounts. As in past years, the limits to what certain Medicare supplement insurance and some Medicare Advantage plans must cover have only increased incrementally. However, these new numbers are something to keep in mind when you experience rates increase on your privately insured Medigap coverage.
The good news for those who purchased or are considering purchase of either Plan G or Plan N is the nominal increase in the Part B deductible. The increase was only $7 – moving to $147 for 2013 – up from the current amount of $140 for 2012.
This means that CMS is working to keep the Part B annual deductible low going forward – at least in the short run. Consumers worried about high out of pocket costs with Medicare supplement plans that do not cover the Part B deductible (like Plans G & N) can rest easy. The cost share is low and will continue to remain that way.
Thus, paying more for traditional Plan F is not necessarily the best option for some seniors. If Plan G is more than $12.25 less per month than Plan F, then Plan G can make good financial sense. There may little reason to pay more for Plan F considering that it only covers an extra $147 for 2013. As always, it's important to keep in mind that the Part B deductible will likely increase going forward.
What Is the Plan F High Deductible For 2013?
The new deductible for HD Plan F is $2,110 which is a $40 increase from 2012. For comparison sake, the amount was an even $2,000 in year 2010. This is a modest increase by most measures, so High Deductible Plan F will continue to be a popular option for many seniors.
The HD version of Plan F is a good choice for those who want to keep their monthly premiums low while eliminating the worry of a network driven plan. The trade-off is the potential for higher out of pocket expenses however. Those who are in good health and are comfortable with a $2,000+ deductible oftentimes purchase HD Plan F. Premiums in many parts of the country can be near $30 a month for those in their mid to late 60's.
By many estimates, supplemental Plans K and L were designed to mimic Medicare Advantage coverage. These two coverage options have more out of pocket and cost sharing amounts than most other Medigap plans. In return, the monthly premiums are lower and can be well under $100 for seniors in their 60's and 70's.
The 2013 out-of-pocket maximum for Plans K and L are $4,800 and $2,400 respectively. This is a $140 increase for Plan K and a $70 increase for Plan L. Again, these appear to be reasonable numbers when compared year over year and compare favorably with most Medicare Advantage plans.
For those who are new to Medicare or who have been enrolled for several years, it is important to note that there are no dramatic changes to the 2013 cost sharing amounts. Medigap Plan, F, G, N, K, L and High Deductible F are and will remain good choices for coverage.
First year premiums and renewal rates will vary depending on several factors. It is always a good idea to speak with an independent agent before purchasing; or while shopping around for new supplemental coverage. This way, you can learn more about the nuances and history of competing insurance carriers that you might be considering.
Hyers and Associates, Inc. is an independent insurance brokerage specializing in the senior market. Contact us today to discuss Medicare supplements, Advantage plans, and Part D prescription policies.


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"""Tests that all formatters are imported correctly."""

import unittest

from tests import test_lib

class FormattersImportTest(test_lib.ImportCheckTestCase):
  """Tests that CLI helper classes are imported correctly."""

  _IGNORABLE_FILES = frozenset([
      'default.py', 'interface.py', 'logger.py', 'manager.py', 'mediator.py',
      'yaml_formatters_file.py'])

  def testFormattersImported(self):
    """Tests that all parsers are imported."""
    self._AssertFilesImportedInInit(
        test_lib.CLI_HELPERS_PATH, self._IGNORABLE_FILES)

if __name__ == '__main__':
  unittest.main()

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EC buckles Green Deal with EUR-1tr investment plan
European commission.
January 15 (Renewables Now) - The European Commission (EC) on Tuesday presented a plan to mobilise at least EUR 1 trillion (USD 1.13tr) of investments in the years through 2030 in support of its recently unveiled Green Energy deal that aims to make the bloc carbon-neutral.
While putting Europe on track to reach the carbon-neutrality goal by 2050, the all-encompassing Green Deal, unveiled at the end of 2019, will require significant investment from both the European Union (EU) and the national public sector. This major investment plan, called the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan, will be the financial pillar of the initiative, betting on a specific mechanism that puts a focus on encouraging coal-dependent member-states to move away from fossil fuels and coal, the EC said.
The overall idea of the investment plan is to create an enabling framework for the energy transition by spurring public and private investments and providing incentives for sustainable financing, while also offering practical support to generate the needed investments in the designated areas.
FINANCING MECHANISM
The so-called Just Transition Mechanism will have three main sources of financing, with only EUR 7.5 billion envisaged to come as fresh funds from the EU budget. The money will be allocated according to specific criteria, with at least EUR 100 billion to be provided in 2021-2027 to the most affected regions.
"The plan that we present today, to mobilise at least EUR 1 trillion, will show the direction and unleash a green investment wave," said Ursula von der Leyen, president of the EC, adding that the objective of the plan is to turn the investment needs into investment opportunities.
The three main financing sources are:
-- A Just Transition Fund -- this fund will get EUR 7.5 billion in fresh EU money that will come on top of the EC proposal for the next long-term EU budget. In order to get a grant, member states will need to identify the eligible territories through "dedicated territorial just transition plans." This, according to the EC, will provide between USD 30 billion and EUR 50 billion in funding and mobilise even more investments.
-- A dedicated just transition scheme under InvestEU will aim to mobilise up to EUR 45 billion of private sector investments, including in sustainable energy.
-- A public sector loan facility with the European Investment Bank will seek to mobilise an additional EUR 25 billion-30 billion in investments that will go for loans to the public sector. A legislative proposal on the matter is to be made in March.
"The necessary transition towards climate-neutrality is going to improve people's well-being and make Europe more competitive," said Frans Timmermans, executive vice-president for the European Green Deal. He went on saying: "The Just Transition Mechanism will help support those most affected by making investments more attractive and proposing a package of financial and practical support worth at least EUR 100 billion."
When it presented its Green Deal plan in December 2019, the EC said reaching the current 2030 climate and energy goals will require additional investments of EUR 260 billion a year by 2030. Its plan calls for lifting the greenhouse gas emissions reduction target to 50-55% by 2030 from 1990 levels as an interim goal before fulfilling the 2050 ambition.
(EUR 1.0 = USD 1.114)
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Q: High wait time Before getting the response or the context deadline exceeded go-micro I have a grpc client written using go-micro, which is making a call to grpc microservice which is further connecting to elastic search to get the search result.
My web service where I am creating my grpc client and the grpc service making connection to elasticsearch  are registering to same registry consul (enabled for TLS configuration).
But when client tries to call the grpc service sometimes the request gets successful but sometimes I get the context timeout exceeded.
I am not sure whether consul is taking time to return the service information or it is the connection issue with elastic search or there is an issue with grpc client .
Please help I am stuck on this issue for so long. Thanks in advance.
I tried changing the connection pool size for my grpc client.
I tried increasing registry ttl , registry timeout but nothing works.
consul "github.com/micro/go-plugins/registry/consul"
// my registry options
func registryOptions(ops *registry.Options) {
        //ops.Timeout = time.Second * 30
        ops.Secure = true
        ops.TLSConfig = &tls.Config{InsecureSkipVerify: true}
        ops.Addrs = []string{consulReg}
        log.Println("registry options : ", ops)
}

If I uncomment the timeout I get consul watch error which while service health check (request timeout) (maybe coz of blocking query).
// this is my web service

reg = consul.NewRegistry(registryOptions)
                // reg := consul.NewRegistry(registryOptions)
                //reg.Watch()
                service := web.NewService(
                        web.Name("lena"),
                        web.Address(serverPort),
                        web.Advertise(advertize),
                        //web.RegisterTTL(time.Second*30),
                        //web.RegisterInterval(time.Second*10),
                        web.Registry(reg),
                )

I am also using --registry=consul
This is my grpc client that is calling elastic search service
import(
grpcCl "github.com/micro/go-micro/client/grpc"
 "github.com/micro/go-micro/client/selector"
cache "github.com/micro/go-micro/client/selector/registry"
)

Client: grpcCl.NewClient(mclient.PoolSize(100),mclient.RequestTimeout(60*time.Second),mclient.Retries(3),mclient.Selector(cache.NewSelector(selector.Registry(reg))),mclient.Registry(reg)

This is my elastic search client -
import "github.com/olivere/elastic"

elastic.NewClient(
                elastic.SetURL(es.Host1, es.Host2, es.Host3))

Grpc client should get the timely response from grpc service but I am getting context deadline exceeded

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I am branching out in my social media presence! I have created a Facebook page for my blog, The Bachelorette Pad Flip. I hope you'll take a second and like the page. I'm really excited to use that forum to share snip-its of the house-flipping adventures–shopping for hardware, repairing major leaks, finished products, etc. It's also a great forum for me to further connect with my readers! I look forward to seeing you over there!


Apple's market capitalization briefly crossed the $800 billion threshold for the first time on Monday, marking another major milestone for the world's most valuable company.
Following a positive analyst report, Apple's shares (aapl) rose over 3% in midday trading to a record high of $153.70. At one point, the company's market value rose above $800 billion before retreating below that barrier.
Apple's shares closed up 2.7% for the day at $153.01, good for a market value of $797.8 billion.
The analyst's comments come after Apple recently reported mixed quarterly earnings in which it said it sold fewer iPhones than expected. The company's flagship smartphone accounts for the bulk of its overall sales, and analysts have questioned whether the company can create another blockbuster consumer product that rivals the iPhone.
Apple CEO Tim Cook blamed the iPhone's declining sales on leaked reports and rumors of future iPhone models, suggesting that consumers were not upgrading their phones to the latest model in anticipation that future models would be superior.
As it has for some time, Apple's market value far exceeds that of its closest rivals. Alphabet, the parent company of Google (goog), is the second most valuable company with a market cap of $653 billion as of Monday followed by Microsoft at $532 billion.


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Q: Understanding how the system calls pipe(), fork and dup work I am writing a shell in C that handles redirection operators and pipes. Is the following idea right for handling pipes?. So I create a pipe in the following manner:
  int pipefd[2];
  if (pipe(pipefd) == -1) {
        perror("pipe");
        myshell_exit(-1);
    }

and then I fork a new process and in the new processI redirect the stdout to one of the ends of pipes like so:
dup2(STDOUT_FILENO,pipefd[1]);

so the parent process can now read from the pipe and redirect the stdin to the end of the pipe that is for reading. Like so.
dup2(STDIN_FILENO,pipefd[0]);

and then I fork a new process, so the next command or program is executed having as input pipefd[0]
Example: cat file.txt | grep string
In conclusion, I fork two processes in the parent process. One for executing the current program and another one for the next program. The task is inductive.
Is this idea right?
Here is the code of the main function. Assume all the weird functions work.
int myshell_execute(struct processNode* list)
{
  int i;
  char* program = list->program;  // Get the program to be executed
  char ** program_args = list->program_arguments; // get the programs and arguments to be executed
  char ** redirection_string = list->redirection; //get the part of the command that contains redirection
  int *status;
  int* stdout;
  int stdout_num = 1;
  stdout = &stdout_num;
  int fileDescriptor;
  pid_t pid;
  struct processNode* next_node  = (*list).next; // next node to be handled

    if(strcmp(program,"cd") == 0)
    {
      return myshell_cd(program_args);
    }
    else if (strcmp(program,"exit") == 0)
    {
      return myshell_exit(0);
    }

  int pipefd[2];
  if (pipe(pipefd) == -1) {
        perror("pipe");
        myshell_exit(-1);
    }

// Execute the current program
  pid = fork();
  if(pid == 0)
  {
    if(sizeOfLine(redirection_string) != 0)
    {
    redirectionHandler(redirection_string,stdout); // This works. This just handles redirection properly
    }

    if(*stdout == 1 && list->next !=NULL)
    {
       dup2(STDOUT_FILENO,pipefd[1]); // with this line of code, I intend to redirect the stdout to the file descriptor pipefd[1], so the next command can use it if there are pipes. The reason why I put it in an if is because 1) stdout may be handled by the function redirectionHandler, so we don't touch it or we are in the last node
    }
    if(execvp(program,program_args) !=-1)
    {
      perror("myshell:");
    }
     myshell_exit(-1);
  }
  else if (pid <0)
    {
      perror("myshell: ");
      myshell_exit(-1);
   }
  else
   {
     wait(status);
   }

  // Go to the next command to be executed
   if(list->next != NULL) // I parse the command line in a convenient mannner. Thar works too
   {
     dup2(STDIN_FILENO,pipefd[0]);

      pid = fork();
      if(pid == 0)
       {
         return myshell_execute(next_node);
       }
      else if (pid <0)
      {
          perror("myshell: ");
          myshell_exit(-1);
      }
      else
      {
      wait(status);
      }

    }
   else
   {
     myshell_exit(0);
   }

}

All the commands that don't contain pipes are handled properly but the problem is when there are pipes to handle.


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CSUDH and Carson show World Games athletes 'Host Town' hospitality
Olympic gold medalist Carmelita Jeter poses with Turkmenistan athletes during lunch in Student Housing.
He may have lost his spot running the half-marathon, but top sprinter Michael Destouche from Dominica doesn't mind; he is still certain he will don "gold" and stand on the tallest podium after competing in the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 (LA2015).
Dominica sprinter Michael Destouche
"I'm ready for the games and I'm very excited to be here. It's my first time in this country and it's beautiful," said Destouche. "I'm a sprinter and I'm running the 50- and 100- meter races. We practice every day—Saturday and after work, so I'm looking forward to competing. Last year I did the half-marathon and came in first. I'm not doing it this year because I'm getting old. I'm 48 now. The short run is better for me."
Destouche was one of 58 athletes and 36 of their coaches, interpreters and others supporting five Special Olympics delegations that stayed in California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) University Housing July 21-24. The university served as a primary partner for the City of Carson's designation as an LA2015 "Host Town."
The campus provided the perfect base for the five delegations, which traveled from their home countries of Dominica, Palestine, Turkmenistan, Syria and Mali to practice, enjoy entertainment and check out the sites in Carson. They joined the more than 6,500 intellectually challenged adult competitors from 165 countries in Host Town communities throughout Southern California.
After a trip to Carson's South Bay Pavilion on Wednesday, July 22, the athletes returned to campus for a tour of the VELO Sports Center in the StubHub Center complex on campus. Like the Special Olympics athletes, the university housed international athletes for the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and the original Olympic Velodrome at CSUDH was built where the StubHub Center stands today to provide the cycling venue for the games.
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That evening, CSUDH President Willie J. Hagan declared the World Games athletes "honorary Toros" during the City of Carson's "Welcome Reception" in the Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center. He also presented them with gifts that are "only handed out on special occasions."
President Hagan awards athletes during Welcome Reception.
"This is an important occasion in the life of these athletes, an important occasion in the life of this city and in the life of our university. Nothing good is ever achieved without hard work and diligence, and the athletes here tonight would not be here if it wasn't for what they've accomplished," said Hagan. "I believe events like the Special Olympics, the World Cup, the Tour de France—all kinds of international events—that bring together athletes from throughout the world represent the ideals that we would hope to see in the rest of the world: competition with friendship, competition with respect, and fierce competition with the absence of the politics that usually accompanied them."
While waiting for the Welcome Reception to begin, Palestinian track and field athlete Shadi Shadid, who is competing in the long jump and 100-meter race, made a bold prediction for the games and shared views regarding his sport.
Mali liaison Ann Clark-Tyler
"The long jump is harder—the running part is hard," said Shadid, who had enjoyed his time in Carson, calling the city "beautiful." "I think I'll get the gold medal in the 100 meters [during the games] because I won in festivals in Palestine."
On Thursday, July 23, the athletes' schedule was just as packed as the previous day. Early that morning the five teams spread throughout CSUDH's athletic venues to practice their sports with their coaches and delegation coordinators, who also served as interpreters for the athletes and coaches.
"The Mali athletes have really enjoyed being here on campus and in Los Angeles," said Ann Clark-Tyler, the delegation liaison and interpreter for the French-speaking West African team from Mali. "The team hasn't complained one bit, even after they arrived in L.A. way behind schedule and very early in the morning. They are just wonderful people who are up for everything."
Marouf Shatara, the Palestine athletics coach, discussed how his delegation prepared for the World Games. The team registered to compete in 12 sports, including badminton and bocce, which he was coaching during practice.
Shadid (center) and Shatara (to his right) served breakfast at Student Housing.
"We have prepared ourselves well. We've got good training camps in Palestine, and we have some really good contenders on our team, especially in bocce," he said. "We have several champions—two are boys and two are girls. They won competitions in Palestine and were regional champions. They also won in Egypt. Today we're just warming up for competition."
After practice, the athletes regrouped at University Housing for lunch and to rest before a day filled with exciting excursions, which included an up-close landing of the Goodyear Blimp and tour of its facility that was organized by the City of Carson, before attending a Polynesian luau back on campus.
Palestinian athlete practices bocce during morning practice.
As they relaxed during lunch and enjoyed some American comfort food off the Fatburger catering truck, university alumna, world record holder and Olympic Gold medalist Carmelita Jeter stopped by to meet them. Known as "The Jet," Jeter has won three Olympic medals. While anchoring the U.S. track and field Olympic team in the 4X100-meter relay at the 2012 London games, she squashed the old world record by half a second, which enabled the team take home the gold.
Jeter participated in the World Games Opening Ceremony and will pass out awards when the games close.
"First and foremost, I came out today because I am a Toro. I'm always happy to get involved with anything Cal State Dominguez Hills is doing. But I really wanted to come so they could see the Olympian I am and so I could see the Olympians they are," said Jeter. "This is my first time ever being part of the Special Olympics, so I'm really excited because I want to see other Olympians do just as well as I have."
Mali sprinter Salimata Diawara (right).
The athletes were inspired as they got to know Jeter while posing for photos with her.
"I'm so good at my sport because I like it. Training is very good for me. I'm excited to play my sport in front of many people," said Mali sprinter Salimata Diawara.
All five Special Olympics delegations left CSUDH the morning of July 24 to participate in the World Games' Opening Ceremony that afternoon at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which was televised on ESPN.
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| Women's Rights
Strawberry project helps Tajik women achieve financial independence
By Negmatullo Mirsaidov
Muyassara Yuldosheva, a farmer in Jayhun District, March 28 shows off strawberries she grew as part of a USAID project. [Husniddin Kuziboyev]
KHATLON PROVINCE, Tajikistan -- A project financed by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is helping Tajik women grow strawberries with seeds imported from California, giving them a chance to be financially independent and earn their own livelihoods.
The effort is part of USAID's "Feed the Future Women's Entrepreneurship for Empowerment Project", and is aimed at providing women in Khatlon Province the chance to develop their own businesses, according to project co-ordinators.
The strawberry planting project was launched in 2016 with the partnership of the National Association of Business Women of Tajikistan (NABWT).
According to the association, 34 women from four districts of Khatlon Province who were taught business skills in 2016-2017 are now successfully growing several varieties of California strawberries.
The demonstration field for the USAID project in the village of Ovchi Kalacha, Bobojon Ghafurov District, can be seen last December. [Muyassara Pulatova]
Latofat Murodova poses with her strawberries April 24, 2017, in Lenin Village. She took part in a series of trainings through the USAID project. [USAID]
"After purchasing 5,000 seedlings from Chico, California, with USAID assistance, we organised two demonstration sites in Qumsangir [now called Jayhun] and Vakhsh districts," project manager Husniddin Kuziboyev told Caravanserai.
Successful harvests
Muyassara Yuldosheva, a resident of Jayhun District, was one of the first women to join the project two years ago. She provided 1,200 sq. metres of her land as a demonstration field.
The project provided Yuldosheva with 3,000 seedlings and organic fertiliser, utilised new technology to help her place her strawberry beds optimally, and taught her modern techniques to mulch the soil and install drip irrigation pipes.
The entire process was guided by experienced agronomists who have studied modern agriculture in the United States and other countries.
Yuldosheva used plasticulture to protect her plants from cold weather and weeds. The project covered all costs.
Other farmers learned the techniques applied on her field. Following the scientists' recommendations, they watered the plants and only used organic fertilisers.
The results exceeded all expectations -- Yuldosheva's field yielded about 400kg of berries.
"With minimal labour and financial cost, I harvested two or three times more crops than the farmers who continue to grow strawberries using their grandfathers' methods," she told Caravanserai. "My strawberries are better and more delicious, so I have no trouble selling them."
Growing independence
Latofat Murodova, a resident of Vakhsh District, joined the USAID project in 2016 and provided the project with 1,000 sq. metres of her parents' land. She and her 8-year-old daughter have been living with her parents since her divorce several years ago.
In November 2016, the family planted 2,000 seedlings, harvesting their first crop by spring 2017.
Murodova sold her strawberries for 25-30 TJS ($2.75-$3.29) per kg, 10-15 TJS ($1.10-$1.65) more than what is offered to other local producers and to those who use old technology. In total, she earned about 4,000 TJS ($439).
Last August Murodova planted a type of late-season strawberries, which yielded a harvest in November. Fresh strawberries on the market in winter sold for 50 TJS ($5.49) per kg, she said.
"As soon as I harvested them, customers would pick up my berries straight from my home for 35 TJS ($3.84) per kg, and I figured that I had the chance to qualitatively change the quality of my family's life," she told Caravanserai by phone.
Thanks to the technologies extending the planting season, Murodova is set to double her profit compared to her first year.
Inspired by her first steps in business, Murodova intends to expand her strawberry field in the future.
"Thanks to [NABWT] and USAID, I am starting to feel independent as a single mother," she said. "I no longer depend on my parents: it's the other way around; I help them."
"My little daughter will soon enter second grade," she added. "I no longer have problems with what to dress her in or how to buy her all her school supplies."
Expanding geographical scope
NABWT specialists are now teaching the knowledge learned in the Jayhun and Vakhsh districts to farmers in Yovon and Bokhtar districts, Khatlon Province, bringing along with them the California strawberries.
Meanwhile, IMON, a micro-loan foundation based in Khujand, Sughd Province, has been helping to spread the experience of Khatlon Province farmers in the northern part of the country.
In January, farmer Lutfullo Akramov of Bobojon Ghafurov District provided a piece of land for the demonstration field. In early May, he harvested his first 30kg of crops, which he sold for 25 TJS ($2.75) per kg.
Many local women who own land intend to grow strawberries using the new technologies in the future.
IMON, which also participates in spreading cutting-edge technologies and supporting women, is willing to cover half of the costs.
"Our goal is to teach business to rural women, many of whom are housewives," Muyassara Pulatova, chairwoman of the foundation, told Caravanserai. "We teach them not just how to build a business. We also teach them the technologies and standards that meet the market's demands."
"I harvested two or three times more crops than the farmers who continue to grow strawberries using their grandfathers' methods".
HOWEVER, 'GRANDFATHERS' GROW ORGANIC, GMO FREE STRAWBERRIES AND THEY ARE NOT GOING TO BUY HYBRID SEEDS EVERY YEAR. THE WEST ASPIRES TO DESTROY LOCAL CROPS AND 30-50 YEARS FROM NOW WE WILL BE PURCHASING GMO SEEDS FROM THEM, WITH HALF OF THE POPULATION HAVING CANCER. BEHOLD YOUR HELP
With help from USAID, Kyrgyz women take leading role in vegetable farming
Greenhouses are extending the growing season and diversifying the crops produced in Kyrgyzstan's mountainous areas.
| Business
USAID-backed facilities help Kyrgyz farmers process, export produce
Recently opened food processing plants will help promote Kyrgyz produce abroad and increase farmers' profits, officials say.
| Environment
International donors pledge $10 million to help Kyrgyzstan address climate change
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When and why did you first become interested in gymnastics? When I was 3, I was watching gymnastics on TV with my parents. When a commercial came on, I pulled a cushion off of the sofa to use as a mat and decided to try a backhandspring. Unsurprisingly, I fell on my head. I sat up and told my parents that I should probably learn how to do it first and my mom signed me up for classes the next day!
Do you have any good/funny memories from when you first started taking gymnastics classes? When I first started taking gymnastics classes, I took everything very literally. The one day, my teacher told me to do a cartwheel off the beam, so I reached for the ground and did a side aerial off the beam! I later learned that a cartwheel off the beam meant to put your hands ON the beam, and cartwheel off.
When did you decide you wanted to compete? And, when did you want to compete at a high level? What about competition appeals to you? I was invited to team at age six. I have always loved gymnastics, so I stuck with it and moved up through the levels. I am a very competitive person, so I loved the idea of working to perfect my routines to perform in competition. I like that competing gives me goals to work towards, and it has also been incredible to meet people from across the country and all over the world through competitions.
What is your training regimen? Was that a big change when you made the switch to competitive gymnastics? I train about 23 hours per week. With each level I've competed at, my training hours have increased gradually so there was never really a big or sudden change.
What is your favorite event? My favorite event is beam.
What is your favorite skill? My favorite skill is a yurchenko 1.5 on vault.
What music do you use for your floor routine? I use a Sherlock BBC mix.
Who is your favorite gymnast or who is your "idol"? Some of my idols are Nastia Liukin, Dominique Moceanu, and Maggie Nichols.
How have you grown as a gymnast during your career, both skill wise and mentally? Throughout my career, I have progressed skill wise on every event each year. Mentally, I have become more focused and learned how to stay motivated and determined.
How has gymnastics helped you as a person? Gymnastics has helped me to be strong both physically and mentally, and has taught me countless life lessons.
If you had to select one life-lesson that gymnastics has taught you, what would it be? Gymnastics has taught me how to be determined, and persevere no matter what. Everybody has bad days, and it's important to learn from them and keep moving forward.
What are your biggest accomplishments or best memories in your career? I am so lucky to have had the opportunity to compete in the Nastia Liukin Cup previously in 2016 and 2017! After watching Nastia Cup on TV leading up to 2016, it had been a major goal of mine to qualify. Competing there has been such an honor and definitely a highlight of my career to meet that goal. I have also been blessed to compete at several JO Nationals. Through my Regional and National scores, I have made the Region & All-Star team 3 times and competed internationally in England, Germany, and Peru. Going on those trips was absolutely incredible and I am so grateful for all of the opportunities I have had!
What grade are you in school? I am a senior.
Do you want to compete in collegiate gymnastics? Yes! I will be attending the University of Michigan. GO BLUE!
What are your favorite subjects, etc.? My favorite subjects are Spanish and English.
If you plan to go to college, do you know what you want to study there? I am still undecided on what I would like to study, but I am considering sports management, psychology, and law.
What are your goals for the future, both as an athlete and after you are finished competing? As an athlete, my main goal is to improve as much as I can and to enjoy the process. I aim to contribute to the team at the University of Michigan, and hopefully win a national championship! After I am finished competing, I would like to find a career I am passionate about and be able to give back to my community.
When you're not in the gym, how do you enjoy spending your time? Do you have any hobbies or favorite activities? Charities? When I'm not in the gym, I like to read, bake, and spend time with friends and family. I also volunteer with the Berks County Special Olympics gymnastics program, and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to coach these athletes and watch them progress in their gymnastics as well as create new friendships!
What is your favorite food? My favorite foods are pasta, popcorn, and all fruit.
What is your favorite movie? My favorite movie is Divergent.
What is your favorite book? My favorite book is The Great Gatsby.
What is your favorite music singer? My favorite music artists are Selena Gomez, and Khalid.
Are any of your family members current or former athletes? Which sports? I have three younger sisters who are all gymnasts. Nicole is a level 10, Nadia is a level 8, and Noelle is a level 7!
Do you have any competition rituals? Lucky charms? I have pajamas with frogs on them that I wear to bed the night before the competition, and I also wear the same earrings for every meet.
What's on your IPod right now? What type of music do enjoy listening to? How about before a meet when you're trying to get focused and pumped up? I normally listen to pop music. Before a meet, I don't usually listen to music, but if there is any on I'm usually dancing!
If you had to pick 3 words to describe yourself as a gymnast, what are they? I would describe myself as passionate, confident, and determined.
A: I had too much energy when I was little. When I was three years old, I jumped off the sofa and tried to do a back handspring all by myself (and landed on my head!). My mom signed me up for gymnastics the next day.
A: I just remember being really excited to go to class every week and to learn new skills.
A: I train 22 hours a week.
A: Nastia Liukin, Dominique Moceanu, Aly Raisman, and Simone Biles.
A: Gymnastics has taught me to work hard for my goals and that if I want to accomplish something, I need to be the one to make it happen.
A: I am in 11th grade at 21st Century Cyber Charter School.
A: I will compete for the University of Michigan when I graduate. Go Blue!!!
A: I like Math and English.
A: My goals for the future as an athlete are to continue to push myself to be the best gymnast that I can be. After I am finished competing, I hope to move on to a career that makes me happy and to stay involved in the sport by coaching or judging.
A: When I'm not in the gym, I like to read, bake, shop, and spend time with my family and friends. I also am a volunteer coach for the Berks County Special Olympics Gymnastics Team, and I love working with all of the Special Olympic athletes.
A: I like Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift.
A: All three of my sisters are competitive gymnasts.
A: I wear my frog pajamas the night before every competition and visualize my routines before I fall asleep.
A: Passionate, confident, and determined.
Natalie Ann Wojcik, 16, Douglassville, Pa.
I live at home about 20 minutes from my gym.
When I was 3, I was watching gymnastics on TV with my parents and was so excited to try what I saw. When a commercial came on, I stood up and tried to throw myself backwards in the air to do a back handspring and landed right on my head. After that I stood up and told my mom, "I think I better learn how to do that first!" My mom started calling gyms the next day and signed me up for a trial class.
When I first started gymnastics, I tried to do everything exactly the way the coaches told me. One time my coach told me to do a cartwheel off the end of the balance beam, so I went to the end and reached with my arms toward the ground, and did an aerial off the end of the beam right to my face. I then jumped up and yelled, "I'm fine!" and went on to the next beam.
When I was on pre-team, I looked up to all the team girls and couldn't wait to begin competing. What appeals to me most about competing is being able to perform my routines in front of an audience and for the judges. I also really love being with my team and cheering for them.
I train five days a week, about three and a half hours each day. The change was mostly gradual as I moved up from the pre-team levels to competitive gymnastics, so it wasn't a very big change.
8. What is your favorite event?
My favorite event is beam.
9. What is your favorite skill?
My favorite skill is a front handspring front double full punch front pike on floor.
10. What music do you use for your floor routine?
I use an arrangement of Assassin's Tango.
I admire so many gymnasts, but some of my favorites are Dominique Moceanu, Nastia Liukin, and Simone Biles.
Gymnastics has helped me learn confidence and motivation.
13. If you had to select one life lesson that gymnastics has taught you, what would it be?
Gymnastics has taught me perseverance. It keeps me motivated to never give up and keep pushing forward until I accomplish what I am working on. This holds true inside and outside of the gym for me.
14. What grade are you in and where do you go to school?
I am in 10th grade at 21st Century Cyber Charter School.
15. Do you want to compete in collegiate gymnastics?
Yes, I am verbally committed to The University of Michigan, and I am excited to attend there and compete for them in 2018!
16. What are your favorite subjects?
My favorite subjects are English and Math.
17. What do you want to study in college?
I am interested in pursuing Elementary Education, so that is something I might study in college.
My goals for the future as an athlete are to continue to push myself to be the best gymnast that I can be. After I am finished competing, I hope to move on to a career in life that makes me happy and also to continue my involvement in the sport of gymnastics by coaching.
19. When you are not in the gym, how do you spend your time? Hobbies or favorite activities?
When I am not in the gym, I love to read, shop, bake, cook, and spend time with my family and friends. I also volunteer coach for the Berks County Special Olympics gymnastics team, and I really enjoy working with all of the athletes.
My favorite food is Fettuccine Alfredo.
My favorite movie is Divergent.
23. Do you have any competition rituals? Lucky charms?
I wear these pajamas with little frogs on them the night before a meet and visualize my routines before I go to sleep.
24. If you had to pick three words to describe yourself as a gymnast, what would they be?
25. If you had to pick three words to describe yourself not as a gymnast, what would they be?


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		this.timeOut = 30;//30锟斤拷

		this.responseCode = 0;
		this.charset = "UTF-8";

		this.inputStream = null;
	}

	/**
	 * 锟斤拷锟斤拷证锟斤拷锟斤拷息
	 * @param certFile 证锟斤拷锟侥硷拷
	 * @param certPasswd 证锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷
	 */
	public void setCertInfo(File certFile, String certPasswd) {
		this.certFile = certFile;
		this.certPasswd = certPasswd;
	}

	/**
	 * 锟斤拷锟斤拷ca
	 * @param caFile
	 */
	public void setCaInfo(File caFile) {
		this.caFile = caFile;
	}

	/**
	 * 锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷
	 * @param reqContent 锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷
	 */
	public void setReqContent(String reqContent) {
		this.reqContent = reqContent;
	}

	/**
	 * 锟斤拷取锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷锟�
	 * @return String
	 * @throws IOException
	 */
	public String getResContent() {
		try {
			this.doResponse();
		} catch (IOException e) {
			this.errInfo = e.getMessage();
			//return "";
		}

		return this.resContent;
	}

	/**
	 * 锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷锟襟方凤拷post锟斤拷锟斤拷get
	 * @param method 锟斤拷锟襟方凤拷post/get
	 */
	public void setMethod(String method) {
		this.method = method;
	}

	/**
	 * 锟斤拷取锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷息
	 * @return String
	 */
	public String getErrInfo() {
		return this.errInfo;
	}

	/**
	 * 锟斤拷锟矫筹拷时时锟斤拷,锟斤拷锟斤拷为锟斤拷位
	 * @param timeOut 锟斤拷时时锟斤拷,锟斤拷锟斤拷为锟斤拷位
	 */
	public void setTimeOut(int timeOut) {
		this.timeOut = timeOut;
	}

	/**
	 * 锟斤拷取http状态锟斤拷
	 * @return int
	 */
	public int getResponseCode() {
		return this.responseCode;
	}

	/**
	 * 执锟斤拷http锟斤拷锟矫★拷true:锟缴癸拷 false:失锟斤拷
	 * @return boolean
	 */
	public boolean call() {

		boolean isRet = false;

		//http
		if(null == this.caFile && null == this.certFile) {
			try {
				this.callHttp();
				isRet = true;
			} catch (IOException e) {
				this.errInfo = e.getMessage();
			}
			return isRet;
		}

		//https
		try {
			this.callHttps();
			isRet = true;
		} catch (UnrecoverableKeyException e) {
			this.errInfo = e.getMessage();
		} catch (KeyManagementException e) {
			this.errInfo = e.getMessage();
		} catch (CertificateException e) {
			this.errInfo = e.getMessage();
		} catch (KeyStoreException e) {
			this.errInfo = e.getMessage();
		} catch (NoSuchAlgorithmException e) {
			this.errInfo = e.getMessage();
		} catch (IOException e) {
			this.errInfo = e.getMessage();
		}

		return isRet;

	}

	protected void callHttp() throws IOException {

		if("POST".equals(this.method.toUpperCase())) {
			String url = HttpClientUtil.getURL(this.reqContent);
			String queryString = HttpClientUtil.getQueryString(this.reqContent);
			byte[] postData = queryString.getBytes(this.charset);
			this.httpPostMethod(url, postData);

			return ;
		}

		this.httpGetMethod(this.reqContent);

	}

	protected void callHttps() throws IOException, CertificateException,
			KeyStoreException, NoSuchAlgorithmException,
			UnrecoverableKeyException, KeyManagementException {

		// ca目录
		String caPath = this.caFile.getParent();

		File jksCAFile = new File(caPath + "/"
				+ TenpayHttpClient.JKS_CA_FILENAME);
		if (!jksCAFile.isFile()) {
			X509Certificate cert = (X509Certificate) HttpClientUtil
					.getCertificate(this.caFile);

			FileOutputStream out = new FileOutputStream(jksCAFile);

			// store jks file
			HttpClientUtil.storeCACert(cert, TenpayHttpClient.JKS_CA_ALIAS,
					TenpayHttpClient.JKS_CA_PASSWORD, out);

			out.close();

		}

		FileInputStream trustStream = new FileInputStream(jksCAFile);
		FileInputStream keyStream = new FileInputStream(this.certFile);

		SSLContext sslContext = HttpClientUtil.getSSLContext(trustStream,
				TenpayHttpClient.JKS_CA_PASSWORD, keyStream, this.certPasswd);

		//锟截憋拷锟斤拷
		keyStream.close();
		trustStream.close();

		if("POST".equals(this.method.toUpperCase())) {
			String url = HttpClientUtil.getURL(this.reqContent);
			String queryString = HttpClientUtil.getQueryString(this.reqContent);
			byte[] postData = queryString.getBytes(this.charset);

			this.httpsPostMethod(url, postData, sslContext);

			return ;
		}

		this.httpsGetMethod(this.reqContent, sslContext);

	}

	public boolean callHttpPost(String url, String postdata) {
		boolean flag = false;
		byte[] postData;
		try {
			postData = postdata.getBytes(this.charset);
			this.httpPostMethod(url, postData);
			flag = true;
		} catch (IOException e1) {
			e1.printStackTrace();
		}
		return flag;
	}

	/**
	 * 锟斤拷http post锟斤拷式通锟斤拷
	 * @param url
	 * @param postData
	 * @throws IOException
	 */
	protected void httpPostMethod(String url, byte[] postData)
			throws IOException {

		HttpURLConnection conn = HttpClientUtil.getHttpURLConnection(url);

		this.doPost(conn, postData);
	}

	/**
	 * 锟斤拷http get锟斤拷式通锟斤拷
	 *
	 * @param url
	 * @throws IOException
	 */
	protected void httpGetMethod(String url) throws IOException {

		HttpURLConnection httpConnection =
			HttpClientUtil.getHttpURLConnection(url);

		this.setHttpRequest(httpConnection);

		httpConnection.setRequestMethod("GET");

		this.responseCode = httpConnection.getResponseCode();

		this.inputStream = httpConnection.getInputStream();

	}

	/**
	 * 锟斤拷https get锟斤拷式通锟斤拷
	 * @param url
	 * @param sslContext
	 * @throws IOException
	 */
	protected void httpsGetMethod(String url, SSLContext sslContext)
			throws IOException {

		SSLSocketFactory sf = sslContext.getSocketFactory();

		HttpsURLConnection conn = HttpClientUtil.getHttpsURLConnection(url);

		conn.setSSLSocketFactory(sf);

		this.doGet(conn);

	}

	protected void httpsPostMethod(String url, byte[] postData,
			SSLContext sslContext) throws IOException {

		SSLSocketFactory sf = sslContext.getSocketFactory();

		HttpsURLConnection conn = HttpClientUtil.getHttpsURLConnection(url);

		conn.setSSLSocketFactory(sf);

		this.doPost(conn, postData);

	}

	/**
	 * 锟斤拷锟斤拷http锟斤拷锟斤拷默锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷
	 * @param httpConnection
	 */
	protected void setHttpRequest(HttpURLConnection httpConnection) {

		//锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷锟接筹拷时时锟斤拷
		httpConnection.setConnectTimeout(this.timeOut * 1000);

		//User-Agent
		httpConnection.setRequestProperty("User-Agent",
				TenpayHttpClient.USER_AGENT_VALUE);

		//锟斤拷使锟矫伙拷锟斤拷
		httpConnection.setUseCaches(false);

		//锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷锟�
		httpConnection.setDoInput(true);
		httpConnection.setDoOutput(true);

	}

	/**
	 * 锟斤拷锟斤拷应锟斤拷
	 * @throws IOException
	 */
	protected void doResponse() throws IOException {

		if(null == this.inputStream) {
			return;
		}

		//锟斤拷取应锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷
		this.resContent=HttpClientUtil.InputStreamTOString(this.inputStream,this.charset);

		//锟截憋拷锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷
		this.inputStream.close();

	}

	/**
	 * post锟斤拷式锟斤拷锟斤拷
	 * @param conn
	 * @param postData
	 * @throws IOException
	 */
	protected void doPost(HttpURLConnection conn, byte[] postData)
			throws IOException {

		// 锟斤拷post锟斤拷式通锟斤拷
		conn.setRequestMethod("POST");

		// 锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷默锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷
		this.setHttpRequest(conn);

		// Content-Type
		conn.setRequestProperty("Content-Type",
				"application/x-www-form-urlencoded");

		BufferedOutputStream out = new BufferedOutputStream(conn
				.getOutputStream());

		final int len = 1024; // 1KB
		HttpClientUtil.doOutput(out, postData, len);

		// 锟截憋拷锟斤拷
		out.close();

		// 锟斤拷取锟斤拷应锟斤拷锟斤拷状态锟斤拷
		this.responseCode = conn.getResponseCode();

		// 锟斤拷取应锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷
		this.inputStream = conn.getInputStream();

	}

	/**
	 * get锟斤拷式锟斤拷锟斤拷
	 * @param conn
	 * @throws IOException
	 */
	protected void doGet(HttpURLConnection conn) throws IOException {

		//锟斤拷GET锟斤拷式通锟斤拷
		conn.setRequestMethod("GET");

		//锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷默锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷
		this.setHttpRequest(conn);

		//锟斤拷取锟斤拷应锟斤拷锟斤拷状态锟斤拷
		this.responseCode = conn.getResponseCode();

		//锟斤拷取应锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷锟斤拷
		this.inputStream = conn.getInputStream();
	}

}


This is card I made just for fun. Just me playing with my stash although it does fit in with a challenge. I love making these Easel Cards, so simple and really stand out. I paper pieced Anya and coloured with Promarkers. The papers are BG Indian Summer and the dies and "Mum" were cut out on my MM Slice. Handmade the flower using the Retro Punches. All other bits from stash. This card fits in with the new Crafty Calendar Challenge which has an Autumn Theme.
Well the weekend is upon us and Zoe breaks up today. Jessica and Daniel have already been off a week but at least I get 1 week of no school runs.
My candy is coming together nicely. Just waiting for a few more bits to arrive. There is going to be lots of stamps, (loose tongue now, Anya, Kraftin Kimmies ) _OOPS!!! and lots of other bits and bobs for your craftroom. Hopefully get it on my blog early next week.
I haven't posted my annual plea for Daniel. Daniel is 12 on the 7th November and is on the Autistic Spectrum. he doesn't socialize and loves recieving your handmade cards. As most will know, for the last 2 years I have asked if some of you could send a card for him to open and the response has been overwhelming. He recieving nearly 100 last year. I think he enjoys this more than the presents. Love watching his face light up. He started a boarding school for Autistic Children in Sept and although he misses home, is slowly settling in and we do get him back every weekend. So if you could help, I'd truly appreciate it.
Now I need to get ontop of the chores and am hoping to make another card today.
Thats all for now, thanks for looking.
this is so so sweet! Can you email me your address so i can send daniel a card?
Thankyou SF, but I cannot access your blog to email you!
This is a great card Claire, Anya looks fab in her paper pieced outfit and I love her hair!
I really must try making one of these cards.
Gorgeous card love your wonderful design and detail!
Thanks for dropping by on my blog and your kind comment, Claire.
Your cards are really amazing. Love this one so much!
hi Claire Your cars is so fab! Havce a wonderfull weekend with al lot of shunshine.
This is so pretty Claire!!
Hello, thank you so much for visiting my blog and you compliment. It was the occasion for me to visit your, and I see so many gorgeous things!!
Hiya, love the colours and the layout of your card, and the image is fab. Brilliant.
Hi Sunshine:O) Thank you for nice comments, very much appreciated:) Your card is stunning, I love the gorgeous lace, RicRac and punched border, and Miss Anya is adorable. Love the awesome flower!
I hope you and your family get a wonderful weekend.
This is beautiful!!! The lace is so pretty and your colouring is fabulous!!
Wow, stunning card Claire! I love these colours together and the easel card is so clever! :) Thanks for joining in with the Crafty Calendar Challenge!
Claire this easel card is so cute! Love the colors and Miss Anya is colored so beautifully!
A beautiful card! Love the stamp and the layout.
Sorry I have not visited for a week, first the birth of my neice and then I came down with stupid sinusitus and now are on a strong dose of anti biotics to try and shift it, so sorry for a flying visit.
This is so lovely! I love her outfit!
This is fabulous Claire, I can see you also have a liking for these easel cards, fab aren't they?!
I would love to send a card to Daniel and will email you later to find out what he likes so I can have a think about a good theme!
woow great card Claire...lovely details...love the lace!
This card is sooo gorgeous, Claire!!!
Beautiful card -- I love the textures and the pretty colors!
If you would send me your address for Daniel I would enjoy sending him a card. My e-mail is stockingstufferaday at gmail dot com.
This is gorgeous. I love the lace and the netting embellishments.
What a wonderful card Claire, really lovely!
fabulous card. Love these new 'Easel Cards' must give them a go.
This is such a great card!!
Your card is so pretty!!!! I love the easel style, so wonderful! Fabulous image and gorgeous details and coloring!
Your easel card is positively stunning!!! I love the beautiful layout and all the wonderful textures!!!
It would be my pleasure to send a card to Daniel. I will send it out in Monday's post. Have a great weekend!!!
Wow! This card is so beautiful!
Love the colour combo and design is gorgeous.
Oh what a totally fabulous card!
Fabulous card as always Claire just love the fold of the card must try this and the colours and image are fab. I would love to send Daniel a card im off to email you now.
Claire, your card is beautiful, I love the cute Lady, the colors are fab! Happy day!
very beautiful card, Claire, I love the colour combination!
This card is gorgeous! I love the touch of lace and those flowers! Truly Gorgeous!
Great card Claire, a lovely idea for Daniel, I'll email you now.
Gorgeous card Claire, love those colours together and your theme really works with the easel card. Love it. Thanks for joining in with our first challenge.
Wowee what a fabulous card Claire, fabulous image and wonderful papers. Love your lace, punched border and gorgeous flower detail.
wow claire, your card is so sweet and really fabulous, looks so wonderful.
thank you for you lovely words.
Christmas Elf and My Poor Zoe!
Now I Can Show and Tell!!!


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counting and tabulation of results. •	Observe inside the polling station (after reporting to and following the dutiful instructions of the Presiding Officer). Domestic Election Observers Do's and Don'ts The Union Election Commission has released guidelines for Domestic Election Observers to outline their legal rights. •	Observe and access information about electoral activities. duties and Code of Conduct in the elections. •	Use electronic equipment to record the electoral process except inside a polling station. •	Observe advance voting. and 1 . Domestic Election Observers are advised to carry this document with them as a reference during the observation work. Accredited Domestic Election Observers have the right to: •	Legal protection and security of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. voting.
•	Respect the role. •	Not show any support or opposition to a 2 . •	Observe objectively and without bias. Accredited Election Observers have the duty to: •	Respect and acknowledge the sovereignty of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and to follow the laws and bylaws. •	Respect local customs and culture. duty.•	Inform the relevant Election Sub- commission if unlawful conducts in election are discovered. rank. and authority of electoral officials. •	Display the Observer Identification card allocated by the UEC or its Sub- Commission throughout observation. •	Maintain strict political impartiality in the course of their duties at each phase of the observation process. and •	Abide by the Observer Code of Conduct. Election Observers should: •	Be non-partisan and impartial free of individual bias.
political party or a candidate. •	Cooperate with other observers. •	Be trained by their observation organization about the Observer Code of Conduct. •	Disturb or interfere in secrecy of the vote. •	Conduct any activity that can influence the duties and rights of electoral officials and voters. •	Submit accurate and honest reports. 3 . and the election laws. accessible and secure voting for people with disabilities. counting. and •	Follow lawful instructions of presiding officers of polling stations in order to protect secrecy of the vote. including wearing any clothes or signs. regulations and procedures. announcement of results or the electoral disputes process. •	Carry weapons or explosive materials. voting. Election Observers should not: •	Ask for whom a voter has cast a vote within 15 yards of the polling station in order to maintain secrecy of the vote. •	Perform duties honestly and responsibility.
•	Ensure the accuracy of electoral information submitted by the observation organization. 4 . On Behalf of Observers. •	Inform the Union Election Commission and respective Election Sub-commissions depending on the location of observation. and •	Submit the final report of electoral observation to Union Election Commission or respective Election Sub-commissions.•	Make statements to the media about the election unless authorized to do so by their observation organization. Accredited Election Observation Organizations have the duty to: •	Facilitate the obtaining of identification cards for their observers.
Global Best Practices in Non-Partisan Citizen Election Observation and practical tips for Domestic Election Observers The following guidance was prepared by the National Democratic Institute (NDI)- Myanmar. they began to identify common best practices. As observation organizations gained experience over many elections. Global Best Practices in Non-Partisan Citizen Election Observation Based on The Declaration of Global Principles for Non-partisan Election Observation initiated by the Global Network of Domestic Election Monitors (GNDEM) Non-partisan election observation has been practiced by millions of citizens around the world for more than 30 years. election observers from around the world came together at the United Nations to 5 . In 2012. ethics and standards that made their work more effective.
Election 6 . It provides the public with important information concerning the integrity of elections. The Contribution of Citizen Observation Around the world. over 260 organizations from around the world (including Myanmar) have endorsed and promised to abide by the Global Principles. as well as recommendations for improving the process in the future. The Role of the Non-partisan Citizen Election Observers Election observers play an important role to provide independent. Today. Importantly. non-partisan citizen election observation helps to raise public confidence and promote the integrity of elections.agree to common standards and launch the Global Principles for Non-partisan Election Observation. Below are highlights of those global standards for election observers. Election observation can help to deter irregularities and electoral manipulation. non-partisan and impartial scrutiny of the election. it provides citizens an important avenue to take part in their electoral processes.
election observers should maintain strict impartiality in the course of their duties and remain independent from political parties and candidates in the elections. observers should not interfere in the work of election commissions to implement the election process. In order to remain independent in their judgment of elections. Global Best Practices for Election Observation Organizations •	Maintain independence from political parties and from the government •	Design and use good methodology that will show an accurate picture of the election (including checklists used by observers and tools to collect and analyze their findings) •	Cooperate with other non-partisan election observation organizations •	Train all observer volunteers on Codes of Conduct. methodology and election 7 .observers should work for the rights of all citizens to participate in the elections. In order to remain non-partisan.
acknowledge positives as well as negative of the process. regulations before they begin their duties •	Report findings that are impartial and accurate. and based on facts observed not on opinions Global Standards for Election Observers •	Maintain strict non-partisanship •	Promote nonviolence •	Respect the law and rights of citizens to vote and to be elected •	Recognize the role of the election authorities at all levels and not interfere in their work •	Safeguard the rights of all voters to have a secret ballot and to participate in the elections •	Safeguard the rights of all political parties and candidates to participate in the elections •	Provide impartial and accurate reports about the positives and the negatives observed in the elections 8 .
merin-online. best practice guidance and tools. gndem.org/wp-content/ uploads/2015/09/GNDEM-Burmese1.	For more information.org To see the entire Global Principles for Non-partisan Election Observation in Myanmar language please see: http:// www. pdf 9 . please visit www.
	Be sure to study materials provided by your organization. food. 	Bring a mobile phone or have a plan how to contact your organization if necessary. and the observer code of conduct. note book.Practical Tips for Observers Before Election Day: 	Be sure you know how to contact your observer organization if you have any questions or problems on Election Day. possibly including an observation checklist. 	Introduce yourself to polling officials at the polling station. 	Remain aware of possible security problems. 	Bring your observer materials. observer manual. as well as the situation around the polling station. 10 . and water. pens. On Election Day: 	Bring your identification card. 	Stay alert to the process in the polling station.
	Remember to abide by the Code of Conduct and remain neutral throughout Election Day. 11 . 	Share your findings with your organization according to their instructions.
ndi.org/myanmar 	Asia Network for Free Elections (ANFREL)'s Myanmar page: www.org/burma 	International Republican Institute (IRI)'s Myanmar content list: www. uecmyanmar. anfrel.int/asia_pacific/myanmar 	National Democratic Institute (NDI)'s Myanmar page: www. org/country/burma 	International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)' Myanmar page: www. Useful Resources for Election Observers The following websites propose resources about Myanmar electoral system which can useful to Domestic International Observers: 	International IDEA's Myanmar page: www. ifes.idea.org/category/country-profiles/ myanmar 	Union Election Commission: www.org 	IDEA's English Myanmar Glossary 12 .iri.
info 13 .merin- online. democraticglossary.mm 	Myanmar Electoral Resource and Information Network: www.org.themimu.org 	Myanmar Information Management Unit (for detailed maps of Myanmar): www. of Democratic Terms: www.
1/2015 The 15th Tabaung Wanning. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR DOMESTIC ELECTION OBSERVERS The Union of the Republic of Myanmar Union Election Commission Nay Pyi Taw Notification No. The Union Election Commission is using the authority being granted by this law in order for the election observers to observe Hluttaw Elections. 1376 M. (19th March 2015) Issuance of Code of Conduct for Domestic Election Observers In accordance with the Election Law. Session (90). 14 . the following rules are announced.E.
4.	Election Observers must respect the sovereignty of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the fundamental rights and responsibilities of its citizens. symbols or marks that can generate such impression. 6.	Election Observers must respect the laws of the Union of Myanmar and Bylaws and Instructions issued by the Union Election Commission.	Election Observers shall not conduct any behavior and speech that can generate the impression of supporting.	Within 15 yards of the area of the polling station. 5. Election Observers. 3.Code of Conduct for Domestic Election Observers 1. Election Observers shall not wear or hold any cloth.	Election observers must conduct their functions in non-partisan and impersonal ways. are not 15 . 2.	Election observers shall adhere to neutrality. objection and campaign for either a political party or a candidate. in order to maintain the secrecy of the vote.
the electoral laws and regulations.	Election Observers shall display the ID cards issued by Union Election Commission and respective Election Sub-commission throughout their election observation. 8. 7.	The Election Observation Organizations have the responsibilities to educate and conduct trainings to their members on the Code of Conduct. allowed to ask any voter who has cast the vote regarding which candidate he/ she has cast their vote for.	The responsible persons and supervisors of the election observers have the duty to attend the occasional events held by Union Election Commission or respective Election Sub-commissions to present the instructions and information. 9. 10. and the convenience for 16 .	Only the spokespersons of the Election Observation Organizations shall make statements regarding the election observation activities. 11.	Election Observers shall respect the region and ethnic culture.
17. 13. 12.	Election Observers shall submit their reports correctly and honestly. differently abled persons to cast their votes secretly. 14. vote-counting and the announcement of the results. 18.	Election Observers are prohibited from carrying any weapon or explosive material while they are conducting the election observation activities. 17 . 15..	Election Observers shall not involve in voting.	Election observers can give special consideration to cooperation and information sharing with other Election Observers.	Election Observers shall not intervene in decision making of electoral officials over electoral disputes.	Election Observers shall perform their duties with full of good-will and transparency. 16.	Election Observers shall not conduct any act that will have influence upon the duties and rights of electoral management bodies and voters..
19.	In order not to disturb the secret voting system in the polling station. Chairman Union Election Commission 18 . Election Observers shall follow the conduct of presiding officer in accordance with his/ her duty.
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The aftermath of the deadly bomb attack on Jolo Cathedral in January.
A terrorist believed to be involved in the bombing of Jolo Cathedral was one of two Abu Sayyaf militants killed on Sulu Island.
The military today (Tuesday, April 9) reported that the pair were killed during law enforcement operations near the town of Patikul yesterday.
Colonel Gerry Besana, speaking for Western Mindanao Command, said government troops, led by Lieutenant Colonel Alaric Avelino delos Santos, clashed with some 40 Abu Sayyaf fighters under Almujer Yada at about 3.30pm.
The 40-minute firefight "supported by indirect fires and close-air support" resulted in the death of Barak Ingog, who has been tagged by military intelligence as one of the facilitators of the deadly bombing of the cathedral on January 27.
Col. Besana said Ingog was among those who facilitated the entry of bombers and transported two improvised explosive devices to the place of worship.
Following yesterday's clash, soldiers recovered an M16 rifle and personal belongings of the terrorists from the scene of the encounter.
Another Abu Sayyaf militant, identified as Nasser Sawajaan, a nephew of group leader Hatib Hajaan Sawadjaan, was also killed during the encounter.
"Three of our troops were slightly hurt by shrapnel but they are now fine," Brigadier General Divino Rey Pabayo Jr, commander of Joint Task Force Sulu, said in a statement today.
As we reported, some 24 people were killed and scores of churchgoers were injured when two people — believed to be a married couple — set off two bombs inside and outside Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral in Jolo in January.


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Артуро Андрес Ітурральде (,  6 березня 1934, Буенос-Айрес —  7 червня 2017) — аргентинський футбольний арбітр. Арбітр ФІФА з 1970 до 1984 року.

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 Кубок Америки 1975 (2 гри)
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 Чемпіонат світу 1982 (1 матч)
 Фінал Кубка Лібертадорес 1982
 Кубок Америки 1983 (1 матч)

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Abstract Three-dimensional gridless particle simulations of proton acceleration via irradiation of a very thin foil by a short-pulse, high-intensity laser have been performed to evaluate recently proposed microstructured target configurations. It is found that a pure proton microdot target does not by itself result in a quasimonoenergetic proton beam. Such a beam can only be produced with a very lightly doped target, in qualitative agreement with one-dimensional theory. The simulations suggest that beam quality in current experiments could be dramatically improved by choosing microdot compositions with a 5?10 times lower proton fraction.