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As the third film of the third trilogy of the adored space-opera saga, the pressure and anticipation for Rise of Skywalker was incredibly high. After pulling the strings in The Force Awakens back in 2015, J.J. Abrams takes hold of the directorial reins once again to finish the story he started. Reeling from the loss of her mentor, Rey (Daisy Ridley) continues her Jedi training under General Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) while Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) sends her dark signals through the Force bond they share. When a mysterious threat is received from Emperor Palpatine, the Resistance must come together for another battle with The First Order.
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DVD review: Star Wars: The Last Jedi
December 23, 2017 July 9, 2019 Cinema PerspectiveLeave a comment
As the modern revival of Star Wars continues, director Rian Johnson takes the reins for the eighth episode of the space-opera saga. The Last Jedi picks up where 2015's The Force Awakens left off, as the dwindling Resistance prepares to do combat once again with The First Order. As Rey (Daisy Ridley) tracks down Jedi master Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) to ask for help with the impending battle, her fellow fighters including defector Finn (John Boyega) and pilot Poe (Oscar Isaac) remain at base, with General Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) fronting the army. Meanwhile, the First Order, led by General Hux (Domhnall Gleeson) and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) plan an attack to wipe out their enemies once and for all.
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DVD review: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
April 18, 2016 December 19, 2019 Cinema Perspective3 Comments
A decade has passed since the last lightsaber battle on the silver screen, and the anticipation around the latest instalment of the franchise has been rife. 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' is the seventh episode so takes place approximately 30 years after 'The Return of the Jedi', revisiting the characters of the original trilogy as well as introducing a host of new faces. British rising star John Boyega stars as Finn, a stormtrooper who rebels against his master Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) to assist captured fighter pilot Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) escape from the clutches of the dark side. Following this, Finn meets Rey (Daisy Ridley), a scavenger on the planet Jakku and together along with Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew), they join forces to track down the missing Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and overturn the First Order.
Straight from the iconic opening titles, there is an air of nostalgia that is ever-present in director J.J. Abram's foray to a galaxy far, far away, and John William's recognisable score is used to good effect in key moments which hark back to previous incarnations. The plot has a familiar structure and retreads themes of inner conflict and 'good versus evil', but still feels fresh in its rejuvenation. The team of writers superbly handle the combination of using old and new characters, the story never feeling cluttered or convoluted despite there being so much going on between the grandiose action sequences and the more intimate dialogue driven duels.
A lot of pressure lies on the young shoulders of Boyega and Ridley to deliver their in their pivotal central roles, and I am pleased to say that they do. Finn, or FN-2187 to give him his stormtrooper title, is far from the stereotypical hero. He has his flaws but has a good heart and Boyega captures this depth well. Daisy Ridley is equally excellent, Ren carrying the torch for the trend of strong female characters in film. Harrison Ford brings playfulness and exuberance to proceedings, Han Solo and Chewy working well with the youngsters and recreating the team dynamic on the Millennium Falcon first established back in 'A New Hope'. There's an abundance of solid turns from the cast including Lupita Nyong'o, Domhnall Gleeson among others, each making the most of their given opportunities but Adam Driver stood out in particular in his complexly villainous portrayal of Kylo Ren, his performance putting him up there with my favourite cinema baddies of the year.
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' lives up to the almighty hype and does enough to tick the boxes for fanboys as well as welcoming a generation of new fans along for the ride. The sentimentality might be a tad indulgent for some, but it wasn't overdone and looks forward to the future as much as it looks back into the past. J.J. Abrams has revitalised the classic series for the 21st century, directing with bravery and skill, and with respect for the enormity of the task at hand. The force is strong with this one.


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const CBlockIndex* GetLastBlockIndex(const CBlockIndex* pindex, bool fProofOfStake)
{
    while (pindex && pindex->pprev && (pindex->IsProofOfStake() != fProofOfStake))
        pindex = pindex->pprev;
    return pindex;
}

unsigned int GetNextTargetRequired(const CBlockIndex* pindexLast, bool fProofOfStake, const Consensus::Params& params)
{
    const Consensus::Params& consensusParams = Params().GetConsensus();

    uint256 bnTargetLimit = fProofOfStake ? consensusParams.bnProofOfStakeLimit : consensusParams.bnProofOfWorkLimit;

    if (pindexLast == NULL)
        return bnTargetLimit.GetCompact(); // genesis block

    const CBlockIndex* pindexPrev = GetLastBlockIndex(pindexLast, fProofOfStake);
    if (pindexPrev->pprev == NULL)
        return bnTargetLimit.GetCompact(); // first block
    const CBlockIndex* pindexPrevPrev = GetLastBlockIndex(pindexPrev->pprev, fProofOfStake);
    if (pindexPrevPrev->pprev == NULL)
        return bnTargetLimit.GetCompact(); // second block

    int64_t nPoWTargetSpacing = fProofOfStake ? consensusParams.nPoSTargetSpacing : consensusParams.nPoWTargetSpacing;
    int64_t nActualSpacing = pindexPrev->GetBlockTime() - pindexPrevPrev->GetBlockTime();

    if (nActualSpacing < 0) {
        nActualSpacing = nPoWTargetSpacing;
    }
    else if (fProofOfStake && nActualSpacing > nPoWTargetSpacing * 10) {
         nActualSpacing = nPoWTargetSpacing * 10;
    }

    // target change every block
    // retarget with exponential moving toward target spacing
    // Includes fix for wrong retargeting difficulty by Mammix2
    uint256 bnNew;
    bnNew.SetCompact(pindexPrev->nBits);

    int64_t nInterval = fProofOfStake ? 10 : 10;
    bnNew *= ((nInterval - 1) * nPoWTargetSpacing + nActualSpacing + nActualSpacing);
    bnNew /= ((nInterval + 1) * nPoWTargetSpacing);

    if (bnNew <= 0 || bnNew > bnTargetLimit)
        bnNew = bnTargetLimit;

    return bnNew.GetCompact();
}

bool CheckProofOfWork(uint256 hash, unsigned int nBits, const Consensus::Params& params)
{
    const Consensus::Params& consensusParams = Params().GetConsensus();

    bool fNegative;
    bool fOverflow;
    uint256 bnTarget;

    bnTarget.SetCompact(nBits, &fNegative, &fOverflow);

    // Check range
    if (fNegative || bnTarget == 0 || fOverflow || bnTarget > consensusParams.bnProofOfWorkLimit)
        return error("CheckProofOfWork() : nBits below minimum work");

    // Check proof of work matches claimed amount
    if (hash > bnTarget)
        return error("CheckProofOfWork() : hash doesn't match nBits\nhash = %s\nbnTa = %s", hash.GetHex(), bnTarget.GetHex());

    return true;
}

uint256 GetBlockTrust(const CBlockIndex& block)
{
    uint256 bnTarget;
    bool fNegative;
    bool fOverflow;
    bnTarget.SetCompact(block.nBits, &fNegative, &fOverflow);
    if (fNegative || fOverflow || bnTarget == 0)
        return 0;
    // We need to compute 2**256 / (bnTarget+1), but we can't represent 2**256
    // as it's too large for a uint256. However, as 2**256 is at least as large
    // as bnTarget+1, it is equal to ((2**256 - bnTarget - 1) / (bnTarget+1)) + 1,
    // or ~bnTarget / (nTarget+1) + 1.
    return block.IsProofOfStake() ? (~bnTarget / (bnTarget + 1)) + 1 : 1;
}

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I have taught for almost 30 years and had planned on retiring after next year. I have it all planned out, it's in my head; I'm done. I'll miss the teaching part of it all, but not the politics that go with it. Teaching has changed so much over the last 30 years.
Sadly my ex husband gets a portion of my retirement even though he only worked 2 years out of the 10 we were married. I know, it's usually the man who gets screwed, so they say. If he truly deserved it, then I wouldn't be so indifferent about it. I worked hard for the money I put in there. I got my masters as a single parent without any help from him and moved forward with my career just so he could get more money from me? What's wrong with this picture? Well, I can't live off of what would be left if he gets a percentage of my benefits every month. So… I worked out a 2 year plan where I would give him a lump sum plus some interest and then I would be able to live off of my monthly benefits. He agreed. I was having paper work drawn up to put it all in writing, make it legal and then I was hit or grazed by his backing out of my proposal. He actually used my daughter to convey his message to me. What a coward. Okay, a little cynical there, I know. I'm trying to be nice here.
This means I cannot retire. At first, I cried. I was mad, angry, and life isn't fair and all of that. But as I was running, I decided I will go to him with another plan. What I don't understand is he is in bad health. If I don't retire then he doesn't get any money until I do. So why not take it now; in a lump sum while he has time to spend it? But all of his "buddies" are telling him that I'm screwing him. REALLY??? Hmmmmmm. He doesn't work and is on disability. So we are all paying for him one way or another. His disability is due to his careless way of living. He is the father of my children and I do not wish any harm on him. I don't want my children losing their father at such a young age. I have always treated him fair. I've visited him on many of his hospital stays, I've taken care of his house; I'm just too nice. I thought he would work with me. I guess I underestimated him. He hasn't really changed in 25 years. I'm not giving up yet.
I look out my office window and there is my bird. Singing to me during a troubled moment. The same bird that sang to me 2 years ago when that whopper of a curve ball hit me square between the eyes. It seems to come around when things are a little rough. It's just about dark out. Aren't the birds supposed to be tucked inside their homes? I've always imagined that maybe it's my father or an angle watching over me. But what ever he is, he followed me to my new apartment. So sing away; I'm listening.
My faith in God will carry me through. It always does!


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Descartes to Enhance its Cloud-Based Logistics Technology Platform to Address New U.S. - Canada "Beyond the Border" Security Declaration
New Initiatives Designed to Improve Security and Streamline Cargo Screening and Clearance
Waterloo, ON – Dec. 7, 2011 - Descartes Systems Group (NASDAQ:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), a leading provider of U.S. - Canada cross-border security filing solutions, announced that it has established new security solution initiatives and will be enhancing its existing cargo security solutions available through its cloud-based Logistics Technology Platform in support of the "Beyond the Border" security declaration announced today by U.S. President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
The joint declaration made by President Obama and Prime Minister Harper "Beyond the Border: A Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness" emphasized the need for improved cargo security capabilities and reads, in part, as follows:
"We will look for ways to reduce the cost of conducting legitimate business across the border by implementing, where practicable, common practices and streamlined procedures for customs processing and regulatory compliance.
We intend to work towards developing an integrated cargo security strategy that ensures compatible screening methods for goods and cargo before they depart foreign ports bound for the United States or Canada, so that once they enter the territory of either we can, together, accelerate subsequent crossings at land ports of entry between our two countries."
Descartes has been asked by members of its Global Logistics Community to work with them and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on CBP"s Air Cargo Advanced Screening (ACAS) initiative and other security initiatives. ACAS is designed to provide CBP with data concerning the parties and commodities involved in shipments earlier in the shipment process. In addition, Descartes has achieved "M1" certification for advanced manifest security filings for ocean shipments inbound to the United States. With this new initiative and certification, Descartes continues to provide one of the most comprehensive suites of cloud-based cargo security solutions available to manage the flow of goods between Canada and the United States for air, ocean and truck based shipments.
"Our goal is to make our borders as safe, secure and efficient as possible," said Art Mesher, Chairman and CEO of Descartes. "We welcome the U.S. and Canadian governments' initiatives to enhance security while being mindful of the need to even further streamline the flow of cargo across the border. We believe that our expertise in cargo security in the U.S. and Canada can help make this declaration a reality and provide a "single window" solution for importers, exporters and logistics companies to comply with it."
Because of the rapid pace and comprehensive scope of cross border initiatives, such as ACAS and M1, Descartes will be holding informational webinars for its customers and other impacted parties. To register to be notified about these important information events, please go to www.descartes.com/beyondtheborder .
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Historic season continues for USF
February 18, 2015 11:25 pm by Jacob Hoag
Freshman Laura Ferreira was one of five Bulls in double figures as USF routed Tulsa. Ferreira scored 11 points while adding 11 rebounds. ORACLE PHOTO/SEBASTIAN CONTENTO
In a season that has seen a barrage of accolades including coach Jose Fernandez's 250th win and USF's first ever AP top 25 ranking, the Bulls added yet another piece of history to this storied season.
With a 79-46 rout of conference opponent Tulsa (14-11, 9-5), USF (21-5, 12-2) women's basketball secured the best regular season record in the program's history.
"We have a lot of important basketball left to play," Fernandez said. "But I was really pleased with the way we came out and we responded. It all started with our shoot around and our last two practices."
The Bulls had a 36-23 lead at the half and stormed out of the gate with a 20-4 run to start the second half led by junior guard Courtney Williams' 11 second-half points. She would finish the game with 17 on 8-for-17 shooting.
"The biggest thing for Courtney is to continue to grow and to play every possession at both ends of the floor," Fernandez said. "She made some spectacular plays."
USF didn't have to rely solely on Williams in this game. Five Bulls scored in double digits with freshmen Laura Ferreira and Maria Jespersen, with each recording their first career double-doubles.
As a team that has won 14 of its last 17 games, USF was able to rebound Wednesday.
"We were upset about the loss (to East Carolina), so we came into the practices really wanting to prove to everybody that we were better than we showed at that game," Jespersen said. "We shared the ball, we played better as a team and it turned out well."
Sophomore Paige Cashin saw an increased amount of time in Wednesday night's win, as she played for nine minutes.
"Paige has been practicing really well," Fernandez said. "She's probably had two of her best practices of the season this week and we're going to need her to develop and keep getting better because she's only a sophomore."
USF dominated the floor, nearly doubling Tulsa's points in the paint and outscored the Golden Hurricane 25-2 in fast break points.
USF continues their home stand on Sunday against Temple at noon.


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Official: Ash will cancel up to 500 flights
Passengers are bracing themselves for delays resulting form the giant ash cloud spewing from an Iceland volcano. Airlines are complaining that Scotland air space that should not have been restricted because their findings showed no ash cloud in the area. The Associated Press Reporting.
LONDON (AP) – Airlines clashed with regulators and pilots Tuesday as passengers braced themselves for days of uncertainty and chaos caused by a volcanic ash cloud being blown across the British Isles.
Britain's weather service said the ash from Iceland's Grimsvotn volcano had moved over parts of Scotland, prompting air regulators to warn airlines that they had to seek permission to fly to and from the area. Hundreds of flights were canceled in Britain and Ireland.
Spokesman Barry Grommett said volcanic ash had been detected on the ground in Scotland, and a specialist laser based on the Shetland Islands northeast of the Scottish mainland had also detected ash in the atmosphere.
"All the data we are receiving confirms our forecasts, that there is high-density ash over Scotland," Grommett said. Experts say that particles in the ash could stall jet engines and sandblast planes' windows.
Irish budget airline Ryanair immediately challenged the results. It said it had sent its own airplane into Scottish airspace and found no ash in the atmosphere.
"Exactly as we predicted, we encountered absolutely no problems, Ryanair's chief executive Michael O'Leary told The Associated Press. "There's no cloud over Scotland. There's no dusting of ash on the airframe or the wings. The airspace over Scotland should never have been restricted in the first place."
The main international body representing carriers, the International Air Transport Association, complained to the British government about the way it had handled the issue, saying it should have had Cessna planes ready to carry out tests, instead of relying on the weather service.
But other airlines were more willing to follow official advice. Declan Kearney, spokesman for Aer Lingus, said it had canceled 20 flights between Ireland and Scotland.
"We take the advice given to us," he said. "We have no reason to question the advice being given to us by the aviation authorities at this time. We need to accept what the experts in this area are telling us."
The European Cockpit Association that represents pilots warned airlines against allowing their planes to venture into areas with even moderate ash concentrations.
The association "cannot accept under any circumstances any flights into the red zone, even if these are approved by airlines," said secretary general Philip von Schoppenthau.
Britain's Civil Aviation Authority said the high-density ash was in the skies above parts of Scotland by late Tuesday morning, and that it was likely to affect northern England and Northern Ireland in the afternoon.
The Grimsvotn volcano began erupting on Saturday, sending clouds of ash high into the air that have then been carried toward the British Isles on the wind.
Brian Flynn, head of network operations at Eurocontrol said between 200 and 250 flights had already been canceled on Tuesday, and warned that up 500 flights could be affected.
British Transport Secretary Philip Hammond said there had also been some "modest delays" to flights crossing the Atlantic, as aircraft need to avoid areas of high ash concentration. He added that there may be more delays later this week.
The ash cloud forced President Barack Obama to shorten a visit to Ireland on Monday, and has raised fears of a repeat of huge travel disruptions in Europe last year when emissions from another of Iceland's volcanos, Eyjafjallajokull, stranded millions of passengers.
Last year, European aviation authorities closed vast swaths of European airspace as soon as they detected the presence of even a small amount of volcanic ash in the atmosphere. This year, they are trying a more sophisticated approach.
Aviation authorities will give airlines information detailed information about the location and density of ash clouds. Any airline that wants to fly through the ash cloud can do so, if they can convince their own national aviation regulators it is safe to do so.
Other airlines decided not to take any risks. British Airways suspended all its flights for Tuesday morning between London and Scotland, while Dutch carrier KLM and budget airline easyJet canceled flights to and from Scotland and northern England at the same time. Three domestic airlines also announced flight disruptions.
The closures are already affecting travel plans, In Ireland, a couple who were due to fly to Edinburgh for a friend's wedding were told their flight had been canceled. Anne and Damien Farrell decided on the spot to reclaim the car they'd just parked in Dublin Airport's long-term parking lot, drive the 100 miles (160 kilometers) north to Belfast, and take the ferry to the Scottish port of Stranraer.
"Fortunately we have a day of lead-in time before the wedding party gets going, otherwise we'd be up a certain creek without a paddle," said Damien Farrell, 29.
Norwegian airport operator Avinor said the ash cloud that swept over southwestern Norway earlier Tuesday has now moved away from the coast and no longer affects the airports in Stavanger and Karmoey. However, it said the ash is expected to return to southern Norway in the afternoon.
In Brussels, European Union transportation commissioner Siim Kallas said passengers and airlines were facing "a very challenging week."
"Although we are partly dependent on the weather and the pattern of ash dispersion, we do not at this stage anticipate the widespread airspace closures and the prolonged disruption we saw last year," Kallas said.
Eurocontrol said the ash was not expected to affect trans-Atlantic flights because it was mostly north of the usual routes and was not reaching above 35,000 feet. Airliners crossing the Atlantic usually cruise at altitudes above 37,000 feet, where the thin air density reduces fuel burn.
Spanish airport authority Aena said two flights to the UK were canceled Tuesday morning. Spanish soccer team Barcelona plans to travel to London on Thursday for Saturday's Champions League final against Manchester United at Wembley Stadium, though club officials say they are monitoring the ash cloud disruption and could change their departure date.
Last year, Barcelona traveled to Italy by bus for a Champions League semifinal at Inter Milan because of the closure of European airspace.
By MEERA SELVA and SLOBODAN LEKIC Associated Press
Lekic reported from Brussels. Shawn Pogatchnik in Dublin contributed to this report.
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package os

import (
	"internal/poll"
	"internal/syscall/windows"
	"runtime"
	"syscall"
	"unicode/utf16"
	"unsafe"
)

// file is the real representation of *File.
// The extra level of indirection ensures that no clients of os
// can overwrite this data, which could cause the finalizer
// to close the wrong file descriptor.
type file struct {
	pfd     poll.FD
	name    string
	dirinfo *dirInfo // nil unless directory being read
}

// Fd returns the Windows handle referencing the open file.
// The handle is valid only until f.Close is called or f is garbage collected.
func (file *File) Fd() uintptr {
	if file == nil {
		return uintptr(syscall.InvalidHandle)
	}
	return uintptr(file.pfd.Sysfd)
}

// newFile returns a new File with the given file handle and name.
// Unlike NewFile, it does not check that h is syscall.InvalidHandle.
func newFile(h syscall.Handle, name string, kind string) *File {
	if kind == "file" {
		var m uint32
		if syscall.GetConsoleMode(h, &m) == nil {
			kind = "console"
		}
	}

	f := &File{&file{
		pfd: poll.FD{
			Sysfd:         h,
			IsStream:      true,
			ZeroReadIsEOF: true,
		},
		name: name,
	}}
	runtime.SetFinalizer(f.file, (*file).close)

	// Ignore initialization errors.
	// Assume any problems will show up in later I/O.
	f.pfd.Init(kind, false)

	return f
}

// newConsoleFile creates new File that will be used as console.
func newConsoleFile(h syscall.Handle, name string) *File {
	return newFile(h, name, "console")
}

// NewFile returns a new File with the given file descriptor and
// name. The returned value will be nil if fd is not a valid file
// descriptor.
func NewFile(fd uintptr, name string) *File {
	h := syscall.Handle(fd)
	if h == syscall.InvalidHandle {
		return nil
	}
	return newFile(h, name, "file")
}

// Auxiliary information if the File describes a directory
type dirInfo struct {
	data     syscall.Win32finddata
	needdata bool
	path     string
	isempty  bool // set if FindFirstFile returns ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND
}

func epipecheck(file *File, e error) {
}

const DevNull = "NUL"

func (f *file) isdir() bool { return f != nil && f.dirinfo != nil }

func openFile(name string, flag int, perm FileMode) (file *File, err error) {
	r, e := syscall.Open(fixLongPath(name), flag|syscall.O_CLOEXEC, syscallMode(perm))
	if e != nil {
		return nil, e
	}
	return newFile(r, name, "file"), nil
}

func openDir(name string) (file *File, err error) {
	var mask string

	path := fixLongPath(name)

	if len(path) == 2 && path[1] == ':' || (len(path) > 0 && path[len(path)-1] == '\\') { // it is a drive letter, like C:
		mask = path + `*`
	} else {
		mask = path + `\*`
	}
	maskp, e := syscall.UTF16PtrFromString(mask)
	if e != nil {
		return nil, e
	}
	d := new(dirInfo)
	r, e := syscall.FindFirstFile(maskp, &d.data)
	if e != nil {
		// FindFirstFile returns ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND when
		// no matching files can be found. Then, if directory
		// exists, we should proceed.
		if e != syscall.ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND {
			return nil, e
		}
		var fa syscall.Win32FileAttributeData
		pathp, e := syscall.UTF16PtrFromString(path)
		if e != nil {
			return nil, e
		}
		e = syscall.GetFileAttributesEx(pathp, syscall.GetFileExInfoStandard, (*byte)(unsafe.Pointer(&fa)))
		if e != nil {
			return nil, e
		}
		if fa.FileAttributes&syscall.FILE_ATTRIBUTE_DIRECTORY == 0 {
			return nil, e
		}
		d.isempty = true
	}
	d.path = path
	if !isAbs(d.path) {
		d.path, e = syscall.FullPath(d.path)
		if e != nil {
			return nil, e
		}
	}
	f := newFile(r, name, "dir")
	f.dirinfo = d
	return f, nil
}

// OpenFile is the generalized open call; most users will use Open
// or Create instead. It opens the named file with specified flag
// (O_RDONLY etc.) and perm, (0666 etc.) if applicable. If successful,
// methods on the returned File can be used for I/O.
// If there is an error, it will be of type *PathError.
func OpenFile(name string, flag int, perm FileMode) (*File, error) {
	if name == "" {
		return nil, &PathError{"open", name, syscall.ENOENT}
	}
	r, errf := openFile(name, flag, perm)
	if errf == nil {
		return r, nil
	}
	r, errd := openDir(name)
	if errd == nil {
		if flag&O_WRONLY != 0 || flag&O_RDWR != 0 {
			r.Close()
			return nil, &PathError{"open", name, syscall.EISDIR}
		}
		return r, nil
	}
	return nil, &PathError{"open", name, errf}
}

// Close closes the File, rendering it unusable for I/O.
// It returns an error, if any.
func (file *File) Close() error {
	if file == nil {
		return ErrInvalid
	}
	return file.file.close()
}

func (file *file) close() error {
	if file == nil {
		return syscall.EINVAL
	}
	if file.isdir() && file.dirinfo.isempty {
		// "special" empty directories
		return nil
	}
	var err error
	if e := file.pfd.Close(); e != nil {
		if e == poll.ErrFileClosing {
			e = ErrClosed
		}
		err = &PathError{"close", file.name, e}
	}

	// no need for a finalizer anymore
	runtime.SetFinalizer(file, nil)
	return err
}

// read reads up to len(b) bytes from the File.
// It returns the number of bytes read and an error, if any.
func (f *File) read(b []byte) (n int, err error) {
	n, err = f.pfd.Read(b)
	runtime.KeepAlive(f)
	return n, err
}

// pread reads len(b) bytes from the File starting at byte offset off.
// It returns the number of bytes read and the error, if any.
// EOF is signaled by a zero count with err set to 0.
func (f *File) pread(b []byte, off int64) (n int, err error) {
	n, err = f.pfd.Pread(b, off)
	runtime.KeepAlive(f)
	return n, err
}

// write writes len(b) bytes to the File.
// It returns the number of bytes written and an error, if any.
func (f *File) write(b []byte) (n int, err error) {
	n, err = f.pfd.Write(b)
	runtime.KeepAlive(f)
	return n, err
}

// pwrite writes len(b) bytes to the File starting at byte offset off.
// It returns the number of bytes written and an error, if any.
func (f *File) pwrite(b []byte, off int64) (n int, err error) {
	n, err = f.pfd.Pwrite(b, off)
	runtime.KeepAlive(f)
	return n, err
}

// seek sets the offset for the next Read or Write on file to offset, interpreted
// according to whence: 0 means relative to the origin of the file, 1 means
// relative to the current offset, and 2 means relative to the end.
// It returns the new offset and an error, if any.
func (f *File) seek(offset int64, whence int) (ret int64, err error) {
	ret, err = f.pfd.Seek(offset, whence)
	runtime.KeepAlive(f)
	return ret, err
}

// Truncate changes the size of the named file.
// If the file is a symbolic link, it changes the size of the link's target.
func Truncate(name string, size int64) error {
	f, e := OpenFile(name, O_WRONLY|O_CREATE, 0666)
	if e != nil {
		return e
	}
	defer f.Close()
	e1 := f.Truncate(size)
	if e1 != nil {
		return e1
	}
	return nil
}

// Remove removes the named file or directory.
// If there is an error, it will be of type *PathError.
func Remove(name string) error {
	p, e := syscall.UTF16PtrFromString(fixLongPath(name))
	if e != nil {
		return &PathError{"remove", name, e}
	}

	// Go file interface forces us to know whether
	// name is a file or directory. Try both.
	e = syscall.DeleteFile(p)
	if e == nil {
		return nil
	}
	e1 := syscall.RemoveDirectory(p)
	if e1 == nil {
		return nil
	}

	// Both failed: figure out which error to return.
	if e1 != e {
		a, e2 := syscall.GetFileAttributes(p)
		if e2 != nil {
			e = e2
		} else {
			if a&syscall.FILE_ATTRIBUTE_DIRECTORY != 0 {
				e = e1
			} else if a&syscall.FILE_ATTRIBUTE_READONLY != 0 {
				if e1 = syscall.SetFileAttributes(p, a&^syscall.FILE_ATTRIBUTE_READONLY); e1 == nil {
					if e = syscall.DeleteFile(p); e == nil {
						return nil
					}
				}
			}
		}
	}
	return &PathError{"remove", name, e}
}

func rename(oldname, newname string) error {
	e := windows.Rename(fixLongPath(oldname), fixLongPath(newname))
	if e != nil {
		return &LinkError{"rename", oldname, newname, e}
	}
	return nil
}

// Pipe returns a connected pair of Files; reads from r return bytes written to w.
// It returns the files and an error, if any.
func Pipe() (r *File, w *File, err error) {
	var p [2]syscall.Handle

	// See ../syscall/exec.go for description of lock.
	syscall.ForkLock.RLock()
	e := syscall.Pipe(p[0:])
	if e != nil {
		syscall.ForkLock.RUnlock()
		return nil, nil, NewSyscallError("pipe", e)
	}
	syscall.CloseOnExec(p[0])
	syscall.CloseOnExec(p[1])
	syscall.ForkLock.RUnlock()

	return newFile(p[0], "|0", "file"), newFile(p[1], "|1", "file"), nil
}

func tempDir() string {
	n := uint32(syscall.MAX_PATH)
	for {
		b := make([]uint16, n)
		n, _ = syscall.GetTempPath(uint32(len(b)), &b[0])
		if n > uint32(len(b)) {
			continue
		}
		if n > 0 && b[n-1] == '\\' {
			n--
		}
		return string(utf16.Decode(b[:n]))
	}
}

// Link creates newname as a hard link to the oldname file.
// If there is an error, it will be of type *LinkError.
func Link(oldname, newname string) error {
	n, err := syscall.UTF16PtrFromString(fixLongPath(newname))
	if err != nil {
		return &LinkError{"link", oldname, newname, err}
	}
	o, err := syscall.UTF16PtrFromString(fixLongPath(oldname))
	if err != nil {
		return &LinkError{"link", oldname, newname, err}
	}
	err = syscall.CreateHardLink(n, o, 0)
	if err != nil {
		return &LinkError{"link", oldname, newname, err}
	}
	return nil
}

// Symlink creates newname as a symbolic link to oldname.
// If there is an error, it will be of type *LinkError.
func Symlink(oldname, newname string) error {
	// CreateSymbolicLink is not supported before Windows Vista
	if syscall.LoadCreateSymbolicLink() != nil {
		return &LinkError{"symlink", oldname, newname, syscall.EWINDOWS}
	}

	// '/' does not work in link's content
	oldname = fromSlash(oldname)

	// need the exact location of the oldname when its relative to determine if its a directory
	destpath := oldname
	if !isAbs(oldname) {
		destpath = dirname(newname) + `\` + oldname
	}

	fi, err := Lstat(destpath)
	isdir := err == nil && fi.IsDir()

	n, err := syscall.UTF16PtrFromString(fixLongPath(newname))
	if err != nil {
		return &LinkError{"symlink", oldname, newname, err}
	}
	o, err := syscall.UTF16PtrFromString(fixLongPath(oldname))
	if err != nil {
		return &LinkError{"symlink", oldname, newname, err}
	}

	var flags uint32
	if isdir {
		flags |= syscall.SYMBOLIC_LINK_FLAG_DIRECTORY
	}
	err = syscall.CreateSymbolicLink(n, o, flags)
	if err != nil {
		return &LinkError{"symlink", oldname, newname, err}
	}
	return nil
}


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'I'm high.' One man's trip through Tippecanoe County's needle exchange
Joseph Paul
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — If he's lucky, John starts the day at 5 a.m. by getting high — enough to keep his sickness at bay while he earns cash working odd jobs.
If he's lucky, the day ends the same way it began: with a dose of heroin to ease him through another nearly sleepless night.
But if at any point his cash runs low or his stash dries up, withdrawals leave him shivering, sweating and unable to function.
"I guess a heroin addict would want their first one in the morning and their last one at night, so they can sleep and they can kind of function," he said. "Because if you don't, you'll literally throw up and s--- on yourself."
The Lafayette native started with painkillers prescribed after a surgery nearly a decade ago and quickly progressed to stronger synthetic opioids. Now in his 20s, he's transitioned to shooting heroin, spending hundreds of dollars every day to get his fix.
"I am a very severe addict, but I haven't always been like that," he said. "I was a crazy kid, but drugs were never in the picture. This was never my intention to end up like this. ... I never thought this little pill was going to take over."
But his story is no longer unique in Lafayette, where a drug crisis is taking its toll.
John, who asked the Journal & Courier not to use his real name to protect his identity, is one of many people addicted to heroin who have relied on Tippecanoe County's controversial needle exchange for clean syringes and other items essential to cooking and injecting the narcotic.
The J&C spent several days with John to gain a first-hand perspective of the needle exchange and to better understand Lafayette's heroin epidemic.
"Look at my legs," he said, revealing long track marks where dull, used needles have broken his skin. "That's from dull needles ... that's what it does to you. You're so desperate, you're going to do it. That's what it looks like, that's what dull is."
Gateway to Hope
The needle exchange, which opened in August at the Tippecanoe County Health Department, has faced opposition over its residential location and concerns that its kits of syringes and tourniquets, among other items, could inflame Lafayette's drug problems rather than combat them.
More:West Lafayette city councilman advocates for mobile needle exchange
More:Business as usual near Tippecanoe County's needle exchange
The service, called "Gateway to Hope," aims to reduce the prevalence of hepatitis C due to heroin abuse and needle sharing. The health department has said the majority of the clean needles it hands out are returned, and that clients are often tested for diseases such as hep C and HIV and referred to treatment in the community.
The J&C filed a public records request last week for statistics related to the needle exchange. As of the publication of this story, officials with the health department had not released any data to reinforce their statements.
Jeremy Adler, the county's top health officer, said Oct. 3 during a West Lafayette City Council meeting that the service had so far seen 75 people and had referred 11 of them to treatment. He also boasted the program's 98 percent needle return rate.
But officials at the meeting questioned those numbers, specifically the return rate, and called for a mandated one-to-one exchange.
In an interview, Adler declined to release the exact number of needles issued and collected as part of the program, or any other information "beyond what was shared at the West Lafayette City Council meeting," he said.
He added the health department has yet to formally share data with Lafayette and West Lafayette authorities.
"I think the (Indiana) State Department of Health requested that we not do that until we submit the information to them," he said.
When pressed if the program consists of a one-to-one exchange, Adler said, "It's very close to it."
But a witness account of the needle exchange suggests otherwise.
To learn what happens behind health department doors, the J&C met with John before and after his first two visits.
After roughly 15 minutes, he emerged from his first visit holding a bag full of 40 clean syringes, 40 vials of clean water, dozens of tourniquets, two sharps containers, two bags of cotton balls and one dose of Narcan, an anti-overdose medication.
His second visit lasted less than 10 minutes. He returned 20 used needles from the previous trip — a 50 percent return rate — and was given 50 more.
Adler did not respond to several follow-up interview requests.
Nursing supervisor Khala Hochstedler, who is tasked with running the needle exchange, declined to be interviewed for this story, saying the health department is no longer taking questions related to the program and will instead issue a monthly news release to update the public.
In an interview Sept. 22, she said collecting dirty needles is integral to the mission of the exchange.
"This program wont work if you're not returning your needles," she said. "We're not going to stop the spread of hepatitis C and HIV if you're not bringing them back."
Sharp criticism
The program has been billed as much more than a needle exchange — one that would also test clients for deadly diseases and refer them to treatment in the community. But during both visits, John said he refused blood tests and a pamphlet which outlined treatment options in the area.
He added that "professional" staff members conducted a "rigorous check-up" to confirm he needed the needles, which can be sold on the street for up to $10 each.
More:How Purdue is engineering solutions to the heroin epidemic
More:Deadly drugs take a lengthy journey to Lafayette
"I'm not necessarily saying these people are supporting drug addiction, but what I am saying is they're taking the initiative, knowing people are going to do it one way or the other," he said. "Therefore, they want to do it the healthy way and the way that doesn't spread diseases."
As controversy swirls around the needle exchange, he made clear that he supports the program. With or without it, he said people addicted to heroin in Lafayette will do whatever is necessary to get their fix.
"I've seen people digging through trash cans before looking for (needles) outside a place where people get high downtown," he said. "There's going to be pros and cons to everything."
He said he was untruthful about his daily usage in order to obtain more needles, potentially saving him a visit to the health department a week later.
But an account from West Lafayette police Chief Jason Dombkowski suggests that individuals have abused the program on a much larger scale.
Dombkowski said his officers arrested a man Sept. 9 at a homeless camp near Tapawingo Park who had received 160 needles, as well as other items, through the service.
"It's not just a needle kit. It truly is a drug kit. It contains ... a strap, a metal disk that is used to heat heroin, saline, cotton balls, alcohol swabs — everything you need to inject heroin," Dombkowski told the Journal & Courier Oct. 3. "It's a drug kit, and that's what our health department is giving away."
Adler said he wasn't aware of any individuals who were given that many needles.
"I suppose there are always going to be some individuals who may choose to take advantage of the program in that matter," Adler said. "We haven't had that experience yet where we've had, to our knowledge, individuals do that, but I think there probably always will be those one or two people out there who may do that, and there's really not a good way to control for that."
Back at John's home in suburban Lafayette, he steadied the flame of his lighter underneath a metal spoon and heated a mixture of water and heroin to a boil.
"Once I started using the needle, that's when everything went downhill for me extremely, extremely fast," he said. "It takes over your body, mind, everything you do. You can't sleep without it, you can't eat without it, and it's very, very, very hard to get off."
He drew the brownish liquid into a clean syringe, unbuckled his belt, dropped his pants and revealed his legs, pocked with track marks.
"My arms are so shot," he said. "If you do it so often like I do, sometimes you find a vein, sometimes it takes a few seconds."
He poked and prodded his right calf several times before hitting a vein and plunging the liquid into his bloodstream.
"And I'm high. I'm high. I mean as soon as you saw that go down ... It's tricking your brain into thinking you're naturally happy," he said. "It's giving you a sense of satisfaction and numbness."
In a week, John used 20 needles — some on multiple occasions — and spent hundreds of dollars on heroin, depleting his stash of money.
Sick with withdrawals, he flipped through a photo album filled with relics from a past life — pictures of sports competitions and senior prom. He turned the page and pointed to an image of a friend, then flipped and pointed again, and again.
"All these guys are dead," he said. "Dead. Dead. Dead. ... There's still part of me that thanks God every day that I'm still here because I've lost so many of my friends. They're all dead. It's sickening how many friends I have buried."
Their addiction began in a familiar fashion. But instead of triumph, their stories ended in tragedy.
For now, John is somewhere in-between.
"These were people I knew that just got caught up in the same life and, somehow, we met at the end," he said. "I felt like I'm the Grim Reaper to these people. I'm their last stop."
More:Heroin recovery program in Lafayette could treat 500 people per day
More:Is Lafayette's addiction crisis too big to fix?
More:Superior 4's clogged docket just one more sign of opioid addiction


There are two containers on the land with structures which will be removed from lot 3b. Lots 1, 2a and 2b are reasonably flat land and the other are slightly sloping and undulating. Some lots have electrical and water already hooked up.


Named "Best Jazz Vocal Performance" for several years by the Chicago Tribune, Tammy McCann is an internationally acclaimed Jazz Vocalist whose powerful, sultry, and emotionally charged voice paints pictures and tells stories by merging Classical vocal technique and Gospel esthetic with Jazz to create a sound that is completely her own.
She will be performing with the Eyal Vilner Big Band.
Brooklyn's Los Hacheros are modern-day torchbearers of the Golden Age of Latin music. They revive folkloric styles like Son Montuno, Guaracha and Salsa, and often combine them with Bomba, a fiery rhythm from the mountains of Puerto Rico, mixing them with new interpretations of beloved classics.
A band of only five musicians, Los Hacheros can sound like twice or triple their size. Excelling at improvising, especially as a group, these musicians will make you want to jump out of your seat!
When we heard Uros Peric at the Ascona Jazz Festival, we had no doubt: Peric is an amazing artist with a larger than life voice full of expression. His voice is very similar to that of Ray Charles, and he has dedicated some of his career to honoring him.
Uros brings an authentic blues style to his piano playing, and is compared to the great Gene Harris. He will be accompanied by the LadyJazz Trio from Amsterdam.
Hailed as "The biggest surprise of the Umbria Jazz Festival" by JazzTimes, Chihiro Yamanaka is one of the most impressive recent discoveries in Jazz. She is most famous for her chamber music recordings with a Piano, Bass and Drums Trio.
The Clarinet master Dennis Lichtman is a captivating multi-instrumentalist, who excites crowds with his music and singing. He plays the Clarinet, Saxophone, Violin, Banjo, Guitar and more.
He will be playing the best of Benny Goodman and Sidney Bechet – both of which were influential musicians and composers who contributed to Jazz, each in his own unique style.
Chico Chagas brings the best of Brazil – in his own unique, warm and melodic way. This superb musician from Rio Branco in the hearts of the Brazilian Amazonas, is an expert Accordion player bursting with expression and with perfect technique.
In his homeland of Brazil, Chagas has developed an extensive career; writing music for artists such as Saxophonist Paulo Moura, as musical director of known Samba singer Elza Soares, as well as composing for film and theater.
Taimane has performed for stars such as John Travolta, Steven Seagal and George Clooney, and was the warmup act for Chicago, Jimmy Buffet, Earth Wind and Fire and more.
She is a talented ukulele player, singer and composer, who began to play at the age of five. Her playing style is highly physical, and ranges from known pieces by Bach and Vivaldi, to American blues, flamenco and even Led Zeppelin.
Max Roach was a master of melodic drumming. He used drums as an instrument for music, not just beat. He played alongside Jazz giants such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bud Paul and Charles Mingus.
This show will be a special tribute to his unique work, with a combination of talented and energetic musicians.
Ellen Ten Dame is a famous television and film star in her home country. She is also a multilingual singer, songwriter, and piano, guitar and violin player.
She brings a personal interpretation to the beloved songs of Edith Piaf (La Vie En Rose, Milord), and Marlene Dietrich (Lola, Falling in Love Again).


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'It is not often I am lost for words': Fen cop's search for anonymous person who paid for their meal at fast food restaurant
Photo for illustrative purposes only - A generous member of the public paid for a Fenland police officer's meal at a local fast food restaurant on Wednesday, October 2. Picture: Google Maps
A Fenland police officer is looking to identify a generous member of the public who paid for their meal at a fast food restaurant.
The unnamed officer has released his plea on the force's social media after the kind-hearted citizen paid their bill on Wednesday night (October 2).
The nature of the job and the shift patterns at the police can sometimes leave officers rushing to get food before another call-out comes through.
One person spotted the officer behind them at a drive-through restaurant in the Fens and told the cashier to pay for their meal and the officer's behind.
In the gracious message, the police officer said: "It is not often I am lost for words however, tonight has left me feeling this way.
"I, like so many others, turn up for our shifts not knowing what the next job is going to be or when we will get a meal break."
Speaking of how the night unfolded, they added: "I found myself being able to get something to eat, I popped to a local establishment ordered my food and sat in line like anybody else.
"With cash in my hand I unwound my window to be told by the cashier that the lady in the car in front had actually paid for my meal.
"So taken aback I had to ask her to repeat what she had said. I did not know what to say, I ended up thanking the cashier."
With no way of identifying the person, the officer explained it would be misuse of the computer system to check their registration and ID them that way. They added: "I want to say thank you! Not only for paying and the kind gesture but for genuinely making my week.
"I think I speak for most officers when I say that a small gesture like this goes such a long way in the line of work that we do.
"I hope the person who did this gets to read this message and learns of the gratitude of such a gesture."
One resident said: "What a lovely thing to do. A small gesture but a gift that warmed your heart. Wonderful.
"The entirety of the force are always at hand to assist and care for the public. Many thanks to the kind, thoughtful lady."


Governor Cuomo's health commissioner is expected to release a health report on hydraulic fracturing soon, at least according to a timetable announced in late February. But the Cuomo Administration has already missed several deadlines on fracking.
The decision on whether to allow fracking in New York seems to be yet again in limbo. Governor Cuomo's Health Commissioner, Dr. Nirav Shah, said a month ago that he was still in the midst of a health review, requested by the governor's environmental department last September, but that he expected to be done in a few weeks. But Dr. Shah, in his only public comments to date, seemed to contradict even that deadline.
The latest delay comes after nearly five years of public hearings, environmental reviews and missed deadlines by Governor Cuomo's Administration, as well as under former Governors.
Since Dr. Shah's remarks, the State Assembly has passed a two year moratorium on fracking. Although the bill has not come up for a vote in the Senate, there is considerable support among Democrats and members of the Independent Democratic Conference.
Senators are facing pressure to act on the moratorium. The latest urgings come from New York City officials, who held a news conference at City Hall. Public Advocate Bill de Blasio warns that fracking could threaten drinking water and food supplies that might be contaminated by the gas drilling.
Opponents of fracking increasingly see the delays on a final decision as a hopeful sign.
Governor Cuomo seemed to acknowledge the ever growing influence of the anti fracking movement recently. He answered a question about a Quinnipiac poll that showed for the first time, a majority of New Yorkers clearly oppose fracking.
The governor also offered some advice to the pro fracking movement, which includes land owners who want to lease their land to the companies for profit, and lobby groups like the Independent Oil and Gas Association. Cuomo says fracking supporters should "consider" why it is that numerous New Yorkers are afraid of gas drilling.
The governor's remarks were prompted, in part, by statements from the Petroleum Council, who urged the governor to get moving on the issue.
"You have work to do," said Cuomo, who somewhat sarcastically thanked the group for the "advice" on how to do is job.
Karen Moreau, with the Petroleum Council, says it appears the verbal "attacks" were to set up the pro fracking movement as the fall guys if the decision is ultimately against fracking.
Moreau says any more promotions by the oil and gas industry could seem self serving to the public, and she says it's really up to the state's environmental agency, using its staff of scientists, geologists and engineers, to look at the data objectively, examine results in the 29 other states that allow fracking, and decide.
"Now it's down to, I believe, a political decision on the part of the governor," she said.
The health studies under review include ones from the Pennsylvania health care company Geisinger, as well as the University of Pennsylvania, and the federal EPA. Those studies will take years to complete, and Dr. Shah admits that the science of fracking right now is a "moving target." But Governor Cuomo says he will not necessarily wait until the studies are completed.
There's another possible sign that fracking could be delayed even longer. The recently passed state budget contains no provision for extra staff at Cuomo's environmental department. The governor's Environmental Commissioner, Joe Martens, has said he'd need at least 100 more employees to carry out permitting for any new drilling.


Villa Feliz Flowers is a local Tucson florist that is prepared to create any arrangement and any decoration for your wedding day. This team has extensive experience designing custom bouquets for brides to carry down the aisle but they also have the ability to take care of all of the wedding flowers. Hiring this company means that you can count on the flowers being fresh, beautiful and fragrant. They will add nothing but romance and class to the entire occasion.
The team at Tierra Linda Designs has a passion for artistry and design as it pertains to flowers, specifically for weddings. This team doesn't just pick flowers of the same color scheme to go into a vase, they work with you to make the best flower selection and then incorporate outside items into the designs for the décor of the day and the centerpieces. The bouquet, the boutonnieres and the entire floral design for the event will be customized to the couple and the occasion. This is something reviews of the service rave about.
If you want your wedding flowers to be completely customized and have an artistic touch then you need to seek out the services of Posh Petals. These florists in Tucson, AZ have years of experience creating unique floral arrangements as centerpieces for the reception tables as well as personalized bouquets for brides. Working with this company means having more than just flowers on your big day but romantic touches that will transform the atmosphere of the occasion to be even more intimate and beautiful.
Beautiful flowers for your big day are available when you buy them from Abandale Florist. This company provides flower delivery in Tucson as well as beautiful arrangements for weddings and special events too. The aim of this company is to maintain the freshest selection of flowers so that you will be able to choose from the best of the best. In terms of prices, this company offers some of the most affordable flowers and arrangements too, which can lower the overall cost of the event.
For over 20 years Flowers by Florian has been one of the go-to flower shops for bridal and wedding flowers in Arizona. One of the best things about working with this company is the flexibility in their services. The designers and artists have the skills to adapt their arrangements to suit any request. They can come up with designs that suit a themed wedding or incorporate outside items like branches and jars into their work to provide an even more custom service.


StellaBella: MMM: Happy Mother's Day!
and feel so warm against my face.
that a tiny baby could fill my heart with so much love.
My mother sent me this card in the mail when I was about 4 months pregnant with Violeta. I remember reading it and then getting very teary eyed (and no, I wasn't one of those stereotypical pregnant women who cried for every little thing). The concept of having a baby seemed very real to me at that moment, and it made me think about what I was about to experience.
I remember when I was growing up and some of the typical phrases my mother would lay on me from time to time: "Wait till you're a mother", "You're not a mother, you can't understand", "If you ever have kids, you'll know what I'm talking about", or my favorite, "The love you have for your child is like no other." With every one of these lines came an eye roll. I thought that I did understand and it annoyed me to hear her (and other women for that matter) say things like this. But it's true. When you have a child you do change. You suddenly get it, you empathize with others in a way you hadn't before, and you have an unspoken understanding with other mothers. No longer do you judge the parents on the plane with the screaming child. No longer do you laugh at the person who tears up when talking about their children's accomplishments. Why? Because you've become them. You know what it's like to suddenly become number two, and anything you have to sacrifice is well worth it because it's for your child. And yes, the big cliche is true...The love you have for your child is like no other.
Since I've only been a mother for a year now, I can't speak like an expert. I've only just started and there's so much more left to go through. Although I'm still the same person with the same interests, a lot has changed for me. I feel much stronger in that I can juggle a lot more now (and function on minimal sleep), yet I feel weaker in the sense that my heart is more fragile. As I write that I cringe, thinking how cheesy it must sound. But it's true. Motherhood gives you an overdose of emotions that you never thought you could feel. Everything intensifies. The concept of love takes on a whole new meaning, as does excitement and fear. I can definitely say it's the best thing that has ever happened to me. One of my fond memories was telling my good friend Lily that I had had a girl. Her response was different from others, "I love it when strong women bring other strong women into the world." These were such special and inspiring words to hear. Women, especially mothers, are a strong race.
As I think ahead of all the events that are in store for me as a mother, I can only hope to do half the job that my own mother did. She raised 4 children on her own without a partner, and it wasn't easy by any means. Of course everyone thinks that their mother is the best, but I know that my mother surpassed that of anyone else I've ever met. Because of the example I received, I feel confident that I will be able to endure anything that comes my way during this journey. Thank you, Mom!


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BENJAMIN PETUS PEGRAM
Ben's middle name has been found spelled Petis also. He was born January 31, 1856, in Erin, Houston County, Tennessee, the son of William James Pegram and Mary Elizabeth Richardson; grandson of Nathan Petus Pegram and Sarah Lee and great-grandson of Daniel Pegram and wife, Lucy Milam.
According to a grandson, he was a tall, slender man, with a mustache. He married Mary Elizabeth Johnson about 1876 at Cumberland City, in Stewart County, Tennessee. She was daughter of Len Henley Johnson, Junior, and Martha Ann Johnson, and was born in 1855, in Stewart County, Tennessee.
Mary Elizabeth was a school teacher when they married, and teaching at the Elizabeth School, in Mariah Hollow. Mariah Elizabeth's grandmother, Mariah P. son) Turner. The school was named for Elizabeth (Given)Fortner who donated the land for the school. Mariah Hollow was on Big Richland, near where the old Turner Mills were located. A grandson did have in his possession the old school that she used.
After their marriage, Ben and Mary Elizabeth settled on the waters of Wells Creek, in Houston County, Tennessee, where he farmed. James Len, their oldest child, is believed to have been here. He was born in 1878. They were still living here when their son, Benjamin Otis, was born in 1881. The family later moved to Halls Creek, near Big Richland Creek, in Humphreys where their son, Raymond Claude, the father of Dorothy Pegram Roland, was born.
According to a niece, her "Uncle Ben" could play almost any kind of musical instrument, and had a beautiful singing voice. He was "a' man that everyone loved. Uncle Ben was one of the most Christ like men in all that area-when I taught school all the over at Silver Top on White Oak. People there knew of or had of him. I remember him but only after the very last part of his life...He died with TB of the throat-Dad said he caught it from his 2nd wife who was a Fortner..."
1880 Houston Co., Tn. Census
Pegram, Benjamin 24 b. Tn. Parents b. Tn.
Mary wife 25 b. Tn. F b. NC M b.Tn.
James son 02 b. Tn.
1900 Humphreys Co., Tn. Census
District 15-Tn. T1072 128 B200 P326
Pegram, Benjamin Jan. 1856 44
Otis son July 1881 18
Alvin E. son July 1883 16
Claude R. son Feb. 1884 16
Willie A. son Jan. 1887 13
Robert E. son Aug. 1890 09
Lillie L. dau. Nov. 1891 08
Minnie O. dau. Dec. 1892 07
Myrtle A. dau. Apr. 1895 05
At the bottom of this census page is written:
"Mary E. Age 46 A patient in Central State Hosp. for Insane-Nashville, Davidson Tenn."
An answer to an inquiry to that institution stated that a fire in the year of 1927, had destroyed a major portion of the patient's records, and that a check was made, but no documentation of the hospitalization of Mary E. Pegram could be found. Mary Elizabeth is said to have remained here eight years, until her death, March 19, 1905, at the age of fifty-one.
The inscription on her tombstone in the Turner-Johnson Cemetery reads:
"She was a kind and affectionate wife and mother and friend to all."
The Central State Hospital for the Insane, is now more appropriately named Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institution. According to a granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth was sewing at her sewing machine at a window, when lightning struck the machine. She says that our grandmother was never the same afterwards. However, according to one daughter-in-law, she was sick prior to this time.
See also the Bejamin Petus Pegram family photo.
1. Tombstone Inscription, Turner-Johnson Cemetery.
2. Stewart Co., Tn. Census-1860.
3. Humphreys CO., Tn. Marriages, Roll #2, p.178.
4. As told to Dorothy Pegram Roland by George Fortner, her grandson, Harold Smith, of Humphreys Co.
5. Houston Co., Tn. Birth Records, Vol. 1, Roll No.30, p.1.
6. Davidson Co., Tn. Vital Statistics, Death Certificate.
7. Letter from Clarice Belle (Pegram) Williams
8. Again, the information on the Pegram family in Tennessee is from the book by Dorothy Pegram Roland, Some Pegrams of Middle Tennessee, who has kindly agreed to share her research by allowing us to liberally quote and copy from it.


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5 Things to Do in Santa Cruz September 12-18
From Pie For the People to learning the 'Thriller' dance
Pie For the People happens Sunday, Sept. 16.
A weekly guide to what's happening.
Upcycling Art
They say one person's trash is another's treasure, but any trash can be made into treasures, really. Join the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center for an Upcycling trash challenge for kids in elementary and middle school. Sanitized trash collected from Cowell Beach will be used to make new inventions and artwork. There will be a raffle, and endless opportunities to explore the Marine Sanctuary and learn about the rich marine ecosystem in the Monterey Bay. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.
INFO: 2 p.m Saturday, Sept. 15. Monterey Bay Sanctuary Exploration Center. 35 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. 201-0808. $22.
Radius Gallery's 'In the Industry: The Economics of an Artist'
In order to avoid the "starving artist" lifestyle, many local artists work in the service industry or have part-time supplemental jobs to help pay the bills. "In the Industry" connects five artists who balance a studio art practice and a professional position in the service industry, and brings the artists' everyday lives into focus. See the other, more creative, side of servers and bartenders from Oswald, Linda's Seabreeze Cafe, and West End Tap and Kitchen.
INFO: Exhibition runs through September 30 with a First Friday artists talk at 2 p.m. Sept. 9. Radius Gallery. 1050 River St #127, Santa Cruz. 706-1620. radiusgallery.com. Free.
Intro to the Ketogenic Diet
What's all the buzz around "going keto?" Is it like gluten-free, raw master cleanse, Bulletproof and ear-stapling diets? Er, not really. The keto diet is a high-fat and protein, low-carb diet that encourages the burning of fats rather than carbs. This class will teach the basics of the keto diet, and how switching from burning sugar to fat can increase mental clarity and physical energy, and even protect against degenerative disease. Anti-Inflammatory chef Magali Brecke, co-founder and nutritional director of Kitchen Witch Bone Broth, will go over the whys and hows of ketogenic diets, and discuss the current media and research outpouring on it. At the end of class, attendees will share a keto meal.
INFO: 6-8:30 p.m. New Leaf Community Markets. 1101 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz. 426-1306. newleaf.com. $40.
Pie For the People
With fall right around the corner, now is the time to start testing and tasting pies for the holidays. Local fundraising group Pie for the People is holding a fundraiser to benefit the NAACP Santa Cruz Branch's Scholarship Fund and the work of the Education Committee. A great opportunity to try out new recipes or break out the ol' faithful family pie, the community pie potluck welcomes all vegetarian sweet or savory pies. Don't forget your own plate, utensils, napkin and cup.
INFO: 1-3 p.m. The Homeless Garden Project Farm. Shaffer Road at Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz. pieforthepeople-santacruz.org. $5 donation suggested plus a pie.
'Thriller' Flash Mob Classes
'Cause this is thrillerrrrr! Thrillerrrrr night (insert fancy dance moves here). Learn the infamous "Thriller" dance and be a part of the world's largest flash mob. Plus, Michael Jackson would have just celebrated his 60th birthday last month. We aren't crying, you're crying! But one doesn't simply become a "Thriller" dance expert overnight. There are six classes offered, leading up to the simultaneous group dance on Saturday, Oct. 27. All ages are encouraged.
INFO: 10 a.m.-Noon. Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz. 420-6177. Free.
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Ask a classroom of children to draw a scientist, and you'll see plenty of Crayola-colored lab coats, goggles and bubbling beakers. That image hasn't changed much since the 1960s. But the person wearing the lab coat is shifting. A new analysis finds that more female scientists have appeared in kids' drawings in recent decades — going from nearly nonexistent in the 1960s to about a third in 2016.


Share from Washington STEM: Computer Science Catalyzes Career Connected Learning in the West Sound STEM Region: Education-Industry Partnerships for a Future Ready Washington.
Teachers go above and beyond to ensure that learning is relevant for their students—each and every day. One group of 20 teachers from the West Sound STEM Network went the extra mile to find out just how students in the West Sound region can apply their science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills at an outstanding regional company: MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions, Inc. These teachers are part of a West Sound STEM Network year-long, 10-district cohort centered around computer science competencies, equity, and connected computer science pathways from kindergarten to career.
On August 1, 2018, MacDonald-Miller hosted these teachers for a day of intensive learning and engagement to discuss how computer science skills, including computational thinking, coding, and design thinking, are used daily at MacDonald-Miller. CEO Gus Simonds and team welcomed the teachers with highlights of how building controls positions are necessary in many sectors from health care to national defense.
MacDonald-Miller is one of the top mechanical contractors in the Pacific Northwest. They design, build, and optimize mechanical systems and other building system solutions for what are simply some of the coolest building projects in the area – ranging from the Seattle Aquarium to King 5 to Swedish Health Services to the Capitol Hill Sound Transit Station. The mechanical scope and building optimization require many STEM skillsets such as engineers to design the projects, electricians and other trades to install what's designed, computer programmers to develop consumer-facing apps, and IT and facility professionals to keep systems running smoothly.
MacDonald-Miller understands that it is smart business to invest time and resources into preparing our next generation of students to get the skillsets they need to be Washington's next leaders, thinkers, and doers. According to CEO Gus Simonds, "We need to have a product that people want. One way to do this is to be the best. We need to have good people who can apply math and engineering skills." That's why MacDonald-Miller partners with the West Sound STEM Network, Western Washington University, and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to expose teachers to what students will be doing with all the math and science skills they're learning.
During the half-day site visit, MacDonald-Miller leaders hosted a panel to discuss how technology is used in the Building Controls industry and led a worksite tour to see computer science skills in action.
After the panel, teachers broke up into small groups and took a tour of the service coordination floors of MacDonald-Miller. Teachers chatted with team leaders in engineering, building analytics, controls engineering, energy engineering, and estimating. If you don't know what all those careers mean – you're not alone. The sheer number of titles points to the wide variety of skillsets needed to make complex, modern, buildings functional. And that's not going to stop with this generation – economists estimate that 85% of job titles available in 30 years don't even exist today. That's even more evidence that a strong STEM education that includes creative problem solving and expanded thinking is necessary for tomorrow's jobs.
More from West Sound STEM Network here.


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Home Games Alienware reveals portable gaming console at CES 2020
Alienware reveals portable gaming console at CES 2020
Mario McKellop
Image: Alienware/Twitter
Dell subsidiary Alienware came to the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show with an unusual offering. The computer hardware company showed off a portable PC gaming console concept called the UFO. Although untested, the device might offer consumers a new option that bridges the mobile/home games divide.
Alienware UFO Details
While Alienware didn't detail pricing, hardware specifications, or a release date for its portable PC concept at CES 2020, it did offer some information about the device.
The UFO is a Windows 10-powered console with a form factor that will be familiar to contemporary gamers. It features an 8-inch display and two detachable controllers that attach to its center section magnetically. The console also has dual analog sticks, a directional pad, twin triggers, and action buttons.
According to Endgadget, the UFO feels heavy but reassuringly sturdy.
Alienware's concept device is reportedly capable of running Windows games at reported 30 frames per second in handheld mode. Moreover, the console has the capability to connect to a television, allowing it to function as a de facto home video system. Notably, the platform concept can reportedly run PC games at 60 frames per second when docked.
Alienware also designed a custom app that allows gamers to use the UFO with a simplified interface. Though the firm didn't make a wide variety of games available at the event, the device handled the PC versions of "World War Z" and "F1 Racing" well.
Can Alienware's UFO Succeed?
The UFO's prospects for success are hard to predict, but it definitely has some potential.
Currently, the global gaming market generates billions of dollars in revenue every year. However, the industry suffers from a relative lack of dedicated portable hardware. Mobile gamers use their smartphones to play to a range of titles representing a slew of different genres all over the world. However, even the most powerful handsets have physical limitations that make them unsuitable for running graphics-intensive AAA titles.
Conversely, home console and PC gamers can play the world's most immersive and technically sophisticated titles because their hardware can handle them. Furthermore, they have access to highly specialized controllers that allow for the precision gameplay demanded by eSports. But for all their complexity, home console and PC games aren't easy to run on the go.
The UFO offers a potential bridge between the two worlds. Indeed, Nintendo has had great success with its hybrid Switch system. Moreover, Alienware's concept could cater to gamers who prefer titles that feature more mature content than the "Super Mario" developer hosts.
The hardware company could have a major bestseller on its hands if it taps into an underserved gaming audience. Besides, the UFO's design could appeal to consumers interested in a traditional controller scheme that isn't offered by streaming platforms. Plus, Microsoft has a massive PC games library that would be available as soon as the concept makes its way to stores.
Like all prototype hardware, there's no guarantee that Alienware's UFO will ever be commercially released. However, given the potential offered by its portability and functionality, it's a concept worth pursuing.
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On May 28, 2017, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved an overlay in Decision 17-05-019 to accommodate the need for additional telephone numbers in the 805 area code region. On June 30, 2018, the overlay became effective and the new 820 area code was overlaid onto the 805 area code.
The overlay allows all existing 805 area code customers to keep their telephone numbers and 805 area code. However, calls made from 805 or 820 area code need to be dialed as 1 + area code + 7-digit telephone number. Calls placed from 805 or 820 numbers without the "1" and the area code will not be completed and will result in a recording instructing the caller to hang up and dial again. Cellphone callers who have service with certain cell service providers may be able to complete calls without dialing "1" before the area code.
The 805 area code was introduced when it was split off of the 213 area code in June 1957. The 805 area code was split in 1999 to create the 661 area code.
Today the area served by the 805 area code and its overlay area code 820 includes small portions of Monterey and Kern Counties and most of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. The 805 and 820 area codes serve the cities of Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo County; Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta, Guadalupe, Lompoc, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Solvang in Santa Barbara County; Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and Ventura in Ventura County.
The 805/820 area code overlay complex is bordered on the north by the 831 area code; to the east by the 559 area code and the 661 area code, to southeast by the 747/818 area code overlay complex, and to the south by the 310/424 area code overlay complex.


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BMC Res Notes. 2016 Feb 12;9:88. doi: 10.1186/s13104-016-1900-2.
AdapterRemoval v2: rapid adapter trimming, identification, and read merging.
Schubert M1, Lindgreen S2,3, Orlando L4,5.
Centre for GeoGenetics, Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen, 1350, Copenhagen, Denmark. MikkelSch@gmail.com.
Department of Biology, Section for Computational and RNA Biology, University of Copenhagen, Ole Maaloes Vej 5, 2200, Copenhagen, Denmark. stinus.lindgreen@gmail.com.
Carlsberg Research Laboratory, Gamle Carlsberg Vej 4-10, 1799, Copenhagen, Denmark. stinus.lindgreen@gmail.com.
Centre for GeoGenetics, Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen, 1350, Copenhagen, Denmark. Lorlando@snm.ku.dk.
Laboratoire AMIS, Université de Toulouse, University Paul Sabatier (UPS), CNRS UMR 5288, 37 Allées Jules Guesde, 31000, Toulouse, France. Lorlando@snm.ku.dk.
As high-throughput sequencing platforms produce longer and longer reads, sequences generated from short inserts, such as those obtained from fossil and degraded material, are increasingly expected to contain adapter sequences. Efficient adapter trimming algorithms are also needed to process the growing amount of data generated per sequencing run.
We introduce AdapterRemoval v2, a major revision of AdapterRemoval v1, which introduces (i) striking improvements in throughput, through the use of single instruction, multiple data (SIMD; SSE1 and SSE2) instructions and multi-threading support, (ii) the ability to handle datasets containing reads or read-pairs with different adapters or adapter pairs, (iii) simultaneous demultiplexing and adapter trimming, (iv) the ability to reconstruct adapter sequences from paired-end reads for poorly documented data sets, and (v) native gzip and bzip2 support.
We show that AdapterRemoval v2 compares favorably with existing tools, while offering superior throughput to most alternatives examined here, both for single and multi-threaded operations.
Adapter-trimming and read-merging performance. Performance metrics for trimming of single adapter-pairs, multiple adapter-pairs, and merging of overlapping read pairs
AdapterRemoval v2: rapid adapter trimming, identification, and read merging
BMC Res Notes. 2016;9:88.
Adapter-trimming and read-merging throughput. Throughput is reported on the y-axis as thousands of FASTQ reads processed per second. Results are grouped on the x-axis firstly per program, secondly by read length (100 or 200 bp), and thirdly by the number of threads used (1–4). For programs that do not support multi-threaded operation, only columns corresponding to one thread are shown. Note that multi-threaded trimming of single-end reads using Trimmomatic was excluded, due to erratic behavior on the test machine. Benchmarking was carried out on an otherwise idle Intel® Core™ i7-4790 K 4 × 4.00 GHz, with 8 GB of DDR3-2133 RAM, on an ext4 partition on a Samsung SSD 840 EVO 750 GB drive
Fidelity of adapter sequence reconstruction from paired-end reads. The x-axis represents the mean insert size of simulated, paired-end reads in bp, with a standard deviation of 75 bp. The y-axis represents the number of bases before first mistake in the (best) recovered adapter sequence for the mate 1 adapter sequence
Algorithms*
High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing/methods*


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The AER HAZDUST unit comes standard with "Dust Blocker Technology", stainless steel construction on wetted surfaces, direct drive non-sparking blower and TEFC motor, polypropylene mis eliminator, auto water level control with low level shutoff, and a factory pre-wired control panel. Three standard table top sizes are available 36" x 36", 36" x 48", and 36" x 72". Table top air velocities are a minimum of 325 or more feet per minute. Typical table top loads for the bench are 75lbs per square foot.


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If you don't like how we have processed your data based on legitimate interest or for marketing purposes, you have the right to say so, and we will stop processing your information in that way. You can always opt out of any mailings we send and we make sure that it is easy for you to do so. You also have rights relating to automated processing and profiling. We don't use automated processing and we don't profile people.
You can choose at any time which emails or printed materials you want to receive from Exodus and in which format.
If you have any questions about any aspects of this policy or think we have made a mistake in any way, please let us know and we will work hard to make things right. You can email ([email protected]) phone (028 92661 220) or write to us (Data Team, Exodus, 29 Railway Street, Lisburn, BT28 1XP).