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Burst Angel Vol. 1
Written by Stuart Dawson on 15 Dec 2005
Distributor MVM • Certificate 15 • Price £19.99
We open with a shot across a wasteland. Some construction equipment can be seen but so can a lot of debris. We see a raised highway that ends abruptly. Abandoned in construction or repair? Who knows. A crow flies across the land and attempts to settle on a small monument only for a skeletal robot hand to snatch upwards from the ground and grab it. The rest of the rusted, terminator-esque figure rises up and begins to eat the crow. Then the rest of the robot begins to rise.
It's a giant figure made from girders, cables and other seemingly scavenged parts, roaring it's defiance to the sky.
Up on the raised highway, a mech poses. Twin, belt fed pistols crossed over it's chest. It opens up on the body of the robot, bullet casing pouring down but to little effect. Wheels deploy under the mechs feet and it tears off down the highway, nimbly avoiding the lashings of huge cables which crush the road surface. A leap into the air over the giant robot, a deft change of ammunition type and the mech shoots straight down onto the small skeletal figure on the top.
The giant robot falls, pieces falling to the ground around the mech.
Cool huh? As far as openings go it's pretty sweet. It's all beautifully rendered and obviously they spent a lot of time and money on it.
And that would seem to be the root of the problem I have with Burst Angel. Y'see it looks like they've spent 80% of the series' budget on about 5% of the animation. Most of the animation for the episodes on this DVD looks to be on the cheap side of average and some is just so dreadful that I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it. One scene of a road with some cars passing round a corner leaps to mind.
The cars moving away from the camera jerk their way through nine frames into the distance in the order of red, yellow, blue, and green.
And that's it. There's only four cars and they cycle through the same order several times. The cars coming towards the camera cycle through a similar pattern but as they jerk towards the camera with no motion blur or anything it has the curious effect of making them look as though they're slowing down. When the last frame is shown you momentarily see a seemingly stationary car - which then simply vanishes. That's the sort of basic fault that would get you a fail at an animation school.
It's just so confusing. Why make some of the bits with the mechs in look so good and then leave others looking so shockingly bad? For me the contrast was so jarring that it annoyed me intensely.
Brace yourselves, I've a lot more to rant about.
So lets talk about stupidity. Our main tough chick is shown at several times to be a crack shot. Yet sometimes she can't hit the broad side of a barn door. On one occasion she leaps out of a building lands and empties two entire clips of her pistols at some bad guy who's standing about ten metres away. Meanwhile he's standing up and emptying an entire clip of an assault rifle at her. Both of them miss with every shot. How? Beats me but it looks dumb and if you keep watching there's other similarly dumb scenes every now and again that'll leave you wondering how the hell the director got away with making this.
Now lets talk about rip-offs. There's four girls, one tough and occasionally psychotic, one cheery, one diminutive techy and the dark leader. They hang out in a huge trailer truck that also acts as a carrier for their mech. Hmmm. Some parallels with Bubblegum Crisis (BGC) there.
The law enforcement (of a sort) of Burst Angel wear body armour and masks, have heavy carriers and flying vehicles all of which bear a striking resemblance to those from BGC. There are creatures/robots capable of joining with nearby objects. There's a powerful company carrying out experiments on innocent people. For heavens sake, there's even some scenes which are near identical to those from BGC! Clearly some cribbing has been going on here.
The dub is acceptable, and about the same standard as most bog-standard anime, but for the best experience, I'd still recommend the subtitles that are, thankfully, standard with most MVM releases.
So what we ultimately have here is a pale imitation of a classic series, for which the best that can be said is that it has some (read: few) nicely animated sequences, but otherwise drowns in a pool of it's own mediocrity.
Occasionally pretty but otherwise sub-standard in all areas.


Bhubaneswar: Bike borne miscreants struck terror among morning walkers in Chandrasekharpur and Nandankanan area in the city Friday morning. The miscreants in five different incidents attacked several morning-walkers especially senior citizens at different places under Chandrasekharpur police station and Nanadankanan police station limits. The series of looting incidents laid bare the hollow claims by the Commissionerate Police about being successful in maintaining law and order in the city. It poses serious question on the much hyped drive against criminals in the city.
In the first incident, a non-Odia housewife, Subhada Roy, who has been staying along with her family at the Royal Lagoon Plaza under Nandankanan Police station limits, was attacked by five miscreants who came on two Pulsar motor cycles. The lady was going towards Nandankanan for a morning walk when the looters attacked her. The miscreants, armed with sharp weapons and gun, threatened her and snatched away her gold chain and ring worth lakhs.
Similarly, a-26-year youth identified as Nishant Mishra living in Naharkanta area was attacked by the miscreants leaving behind the victim with severe injuries in his head and arms. Mishra reportedly used to visit his sister's residence at Premier Plaza in Patia often. Mishra had gone to his sister's place Thursday. While going back home to Jajpur, he noticed the masked miscreants and suspecting their motive tried to run back to the apartment. However, the looters chased him and succeeded in nabbing him before he reached the apartment. They mercilessly beat Mishra with iron rods leaving his hand fractured. He also sustained severe head injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at a private medical college and hospital here.
The looters also threatened a person and lady living nearby with a gun when they rushed to help Mishra. The lady was left with a broken nose by a stone thrown by the miscreants. They snatched away Rs 5000, a gold chain and a ring.
In another incident, the bike borne miscreants looted gold chain, a pair of ear rings, finger ring and other jewelries of one Gayatri Muduli who is a resident of Phsae-7 in Shailashree Vihar area. The miscreants also attacked her husband, Bhavagrahi Beura, who tried to help her with sword.
Two other incidents the same bike-borne miscreants attacked morning walkers at VIM Colony in Shailashree Vihar and the NABARD officers' colony at BDA in Chandrasekharpur area and snatched away gold jewelleries worth lakhs. A person, Akshaya, who has a shop at BDA colony, barely escaped the murderous attack on him by the looters.
The miscreants in all the five cases attacked the persons who tried to help the victims with sharp weapons. Several such persons have sustained severe injuries as well. The looters even hurled stones towards people who opened their windows after hearing the noise outside. The citizens are completely in shock over the looting spree.


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Semiconductor materials production plant breaks ground in Covington
$600 million investment could produce 400 jobs
Absolics Inc., a subsidiary of SKC Co. Ltd., broke ground today on a planned $600 million investment in Covington, Ga., for a new manufacturing facility that will supply advanced materials to the U.S. semiconductor industry. - photo by Gabriel Stovall
COVINGTON, Ga. — Absolics Inc., a subsidiary of SKC Co. Ltd., broke ground today, Nov. 1., on a planned $600 million investment in Covington for a new manufacturing facility that will supply advanced materials to the U.S. semiconductor industry.
The investment will create more than 400 jobs in Newton County and help strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain by manufacturing a new material that supports next-generation computing systems.
Absolics' Georgia site will make a glass substrate — a thin layer of glass on which processing and memory chips can be mounted together to create the brains of a computing system. The material reduces the space required for a multi-chip package, allowing more chips to be packed into a single device.
The glass substrate is considered a breakthrough because it can significantly increase the performance and energy efficiency of chipsets. SKC and Absolics originally developed the technology as part of a research consortium with the Georgia Institute of Technology. Absolics is expected to be the first in the world to mass produce the material.
Absolics was created last year by SKC, a majority owner of the new business. SKC is an operating company of SK Group, South Korea's second-largest conglomerate with global companies in clean energy, semiconductors and life sciences.
The company plans to build the Georgia facility in two phases.
The first phase, planned for completion by the end of 2023, will be a $240 million investment expected to create 140 jobs and focus on small-volume manufacturing. Mass production in this facility is expected to start in the second quarter of 2024.
The second phase is expected to be an additional $360 million investment that creates another 270 jobs and ramps up to high-volume manufacturing. This phase is anticipated to be completed over the next three to five years.
The planned investment announced at today's groundbreaking, attended by officials including U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., and Georgia Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson, represents an increase from the $473 million originally announced in October 2021. SKC and Absolics raised projections for the investment based on the need for more advanced manufacturing equipment to meet anticipated demand.
"Absolics will be an integral part of the semiconductor ecosystem in the U.S.," said Dr. Woncheol Park, president and chief executive officer of SKC. "We are pleased to build a factory and create hundreds of jobs that will have a positive impact on the city of Covington and the State of Georgia."
"I am working every day to bring jobs and business to the state of Georgia," Ossoff said. "This new plant will create Georgia jobs, support U.S. national security, and bring more advanced manufacturing to our state."
"The development of Absolics is an exciting opportunity to grow the semiconductor industry in Georgia and the entire United States – a need that is growing daily as we plan for an increasingly electrified future," said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson.
"Located at SKC's existing campus in Covington, this new venture came about through research conducted at Georgia Tech, and it is the perfect example of how the State of Georgia is participating in the innovative solutions of the future. As we continue to build on the long-term relationship between the state of Georgia and Korea, and our shared success with SK Group in particular, we thank SKC for their commitment to our partnership. Congratulations to everyone involved with this project!"
Absolics' inaugural product will be a thin piece of glass, approximately 3-by-3 inches, used to package different semiconductor components together. Processing, memory and logic chips can be mounted next to each other on the glass to create the core of a computing system.
The standard today is to place these chips on a thin layer of silicon imposer that sits on top of a plastic substrate. The new glass material replaces both layers, simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing the thickness of the package by almost half. Certain components, such as multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCC), can be embedded in the glass substrate, freeing more space on the surface for chips.
The packaging component of the semiconductor industry is becoming more important as companies try to reach new levels of performance for their computing devices. Absolics' product allows larger processors and up to four times more chips to be mounted in the same space.
The energy efficiency of the glass substrate also reduces overall power consumption by up to 50 percent, driving down costs and environmental impact, especially when applied at scale in large data centers.
Absolics expects the first phase to have an annual production capacity of 12,000 m2 with the second phase ramping up to annual production capacity of 72,000 m2.
The SKC investment and Absolics facility is part of a broader commitment by SK Group to increase its investments and assets in the U.S. to more than $50 billion by the end of 2025. The investments are intended to support industries critical to the global economy with a focus on clean energy, semiconductors and life sciences.
Earlier this year, SK Siltron CSS, a semiconductor wafer manufacturer, opened a new facility in Michigan as part of a $300 million investment to increase manufacturing capacity for semiconductor wafers that can be used in components for electric vehicles. SK On, one of world's top makers of EV batteries, is investing $2.6 billion in a site in Commerce in to make batteries for electric vehicles.
SKC was founded in 1976 as a company specializing in materials, and has been expanding its business model to focus on high value-added materials in the areas of mobility, semiconductors, and the environment. In 1996, SKC established a presence in Covington that grew to become one of the largest manufacturers of polyester films (PET film) in North America.
SKC's Semiconductor Material Business develops and manufactures semiconductors and specialty materials. It also produces chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) pads and slurry, key materials for the semiconductor CMP process. SKC is securing future growth drivers by making inroads into mobility including copper foil, an essential material for electric vehicle (EV) battery anodes. SKC intends to grow into a top 'Global ESG Solution Company' that specializes in advanced materials and unparalleled technology, providing new value to customers.
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New York – Hewlett-Packard today introduced new all-in-one PCs that will launch this fall with the availability of Windows 8.
The four new entries are the high-end Spectre One, Envy 23 Touchsmart, Envy 20 Touchsmart and Pavilion 20.
The Envy models all feature 10-point multitouch technology, while the Spectre One comes with a large touchpad that gives users multitouch control of the screen without having to reach forward and touch the display. The non-touch Pavilion 20 is targeted at budget-conscious consumers.
The Spectre One, shipping in November with a $1,299 starting price, is being touted as a fashion statement device for customers interested in artistic design. It has a 23-inch display and at 0.45 inches thick is HPs thinnest AIO. It features a 1GB Nvidia graphics card, an optional solid-state drive (SSD) for storage or ExpressCache SSD memory to speed up hard-drive functionality, and comes with a variety of Intel processors.
The unit is equipped with nearfield communications (NFC) capability, allowing a similarly equipped smartphone to sync to the Spectre by merely tapping it to the AIO's lower right-hand corner. The two devices can then share data over the Wi-Fi network.
The Spectre has two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports, HDMI-in and Beats audio technology.
The Envy 23 and Envy 20, shipping in October with $999 and $799 starting prices, have 23-inch and 20-inch touch displays, respectively. A variety of Intel processors will be available for each, along with Express Cache and SSDs. Up to 3TB of storage is possible using a conventional hard drive.
The Envy 20 features HP Connected Remote, which can turn a smartphone or tablet into an A/V remote control.
The Pavilion 20, shipping in October with a $449 starting price, has a 20-inch display and joins the recently announced Pavilion 23 AIO.


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Virtual / Simulated Device Types are functional "Things" but are not physical devices you have. Installing them allows you to control them via SmartApp's just as you would a physical smart device.
There are many reasons you'd have the need for a virtual switch.
- You want one switch to control multiple other switches and/or commands. - You have a multi relay device and want to control the relays individually. (currently ST doesn't support this) - You could use virtual switches the same way you'd use Hello Home Actions, to take care of multiple actions or state changes with the change of your virtual switch state.
- Enter a "Name" for the device, this can be whatever you want.
- Enter a "Label" for the device, this is optional and can be whatever you want.
- "Location" should be your hub location, probably "Home"
- "Hub" should be your hub name.
- "Group" you won't be able to select when creating, but these are Groups you've created in the Things page in the SmartThings app.
Now you have a Virtual On/Off Switch in Things on your SmartThings App. You can use this Virtual Device just like any physical device.
The process is very similar for other Virtual Devices, instead of Simulated Switch you can choose from many other Simulated Device Types.
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Saint Vincent Seminary and College alumnus Larry J. Kulick, J.C.L., has been named Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Greensburg by Pope Francis. "The entire Benedictine Community at Saint Vincent and beyond extends heartfelt congratulations to Bishop-elect Larry J. Kulick as the sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg," said Rt. Rev. Martin de Porres Bartel, […]
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The visitors arrived in two cars Monday, January 11. Some will return to Latrobe, Pa., (home of Saint Vincent Archabbey and Saint Vincent College) on Saturday, while others will remain until Jan. 23.
Last week, they met with BC Principal Mr. Jacob Horne and BC Director of Curriculum Mr. Peter Newman. They also spent time with Cadets in BC Gym.
Other activities on the agenda include tours throughout Savannah (including to Leopold's Ice Cream) and Tybee Island, as well as in-class observation of our teachers and Cadets. At 5 p.m. Sunday, they will attend Mass with youth groups at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. They'll also attend BC basketball and wrestling events during their stay.
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Having celebrated the Baptism of the Lord last Sunday and the feast of the Epiphany the Sunday before, the Church now sets off into the still fresh new year with a series of what could be termed "call narratives." Today we hear Samuel and Peter being called to their respective ministries in the service of the Lord.
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The Baptism of the Lord marks the end of the Christmas Season. In a few short weeks we have gone from the baby in the manger to the thirty-year-old Jesus preparing to begin his ministry. This Baptism of Jesus by John was not Baptism as we understand it as a Sacrament of Initiation that takes away Original Sin and makes us members of God's family.
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We extend a warm welcome to your family and friends and hope you will form a close and rewarding relationship with our school.
Sunshine North Primary School actively promotes a strong sense of community partnership through cooperation and collaboration between staff, students and parents. We ensure the provision of a safe, supportive, creative and stimulating environment that sets high expectations and encourages all students to engage in their learning and to strive for excellence.
Our school is a P-6 school of 310 students. Established in 1956, it is located 16 kilometers west of Melbourne in North Sunshine and serves a diverse socio-economic and cultural community. The student population reflects the diversity of the surrounding neighborhood with over 20 nationalities represented by 27 different languages and 241 of our students coming from families with a non-English speaking background.
Sunshine North Primary School has a robust program for students with disabilities and is a Stephanie Alexander Kitchen/Garden school.
Our school values are: Excellence, Respect, Co-operation, Courtesy, and Responsibility. Our values are statements of belief about attitudes, skills, and approaches to learning that we want to foster in our students. They are intended to permeate and to be reflected by every aspect of school life, in and out of the classroom, as well as home and community life. In addition, they can be seen as broad statements of purpose that focus the school's energies in curriculum, programs, and policies.
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Know Your Non-conference Opponent 2018
Know Your Non-conference Opponent: Oakland
A massive exodus from an already mediocre team has left the Grizzlies in a really bad spot for the upcoming season.
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It has been a few years now, but Oakland had a couple of decent teams right there in a row. First Khalil Felder was like a 5'9" version of everything Providence fans wanted to believe Kris Dunn was, but that squad pooped out to Wright State in the first round of the conference tournament. Then they had a slightly more mediocre team up one with the ball with 11 seconds left in the first round of the conference tournament before somehow contriving to lose to Youngstown State.
Now Greg Kampe's boys have taken a big step backward last year and seem in line for another one this season. This isn't the first time in Kampe's time at Oakland - which began in 1984! - that he has gone through this cycle, as he guided the Grizzlies to their first NCAA tournament win in 2005 and took them to back to back tournaments in 2010 and 2011. In 34 years at Oakland he has been able to do what Jose Mourinho has not in his various stops, evolving as the game does to make sure he's still as tactically cutting-edge as he was when Al Gore was still working on getting the internet up and running.
Speaking of the ol' information superhighway, it informs me that Oakland will be visiting Cintas at noon on December 12, a Saturday. Tickets are going fast, so call today.
Key departures
Kendrick Nunn, G (25.9/4.7/3.8, .435/.394/.838)
Jalen Hayes, F (18.8/8.1/2.0, .525/.217/.830)
Martez Walker, F (17.6/4.1/1.6, .462/.333/.779)
Nick Daniels, G (8.5/2.7/3.9, .364/.373/.722)
Isaiah Brock, C (5.4/8.1/0.6, .703/.000/.645)
Wew, lad. Nunn, Walker, and Hayes all posted ORtgs of at least 110 with usage rates above 20%. The offense was based in large part on getting the ball to one of those three guys and letting him do his thing. Nunn and Walker combined for 188 made threes, and Nick Daniels threw in another 60. That is more than 10 made threes walking out the door for every 1 staying on the roster for Oakland. Also, Brock and Hayes combined for nearly 40% of the team's rebounds. Eesh.
Keep in mind, this was a 19-14 team and it's losing 86% of its points, 68% of its rebounds, 65% of its assists, 87% of its made buckets, and 92% of its made threes.
Key returnees
Brailen Neely, Jr., 5'9" G (4.0/1.8/5.5/, .426/.292/.857)
Neely is a good ball distributor with a bit of a turnover problem weighing him down. He makes his free throws though, and Oakland has proven to be a place where a 5'9" guard can shine. I'd reckon he's going to have his chances, as he's the only guy coming back who averaged more minutes last year than the fourth-leading scorer averaged points.
Incoming players
Jordan Nobles, Sr., 6'9" F
Karmari Newman, So., 6'4" G
Nobles is an EMU grad transfer who can really shoot it from deep. He shot 38.6% last year and 38.5% the year before that from behind the arc. He's a really low usage rate guy who doesn't do much that isn't shooting. Newman comes over by way of George Mason, where he was a deep bench guy who had some nice moments. He's got a nice lefty stroke and a reputation as a good on-ball defender.
Kampe has been through it all in his time at the helm in Oakland, but it's hard to say that this year isn't going to be brutal for him and the Grizz. The best-case scenario is that everyone stays healthy and performs up to potential, and even then there just isn't a lot of grist in the mill on this roster. Unless somebody who was getting no run last year blows up, this is going to be a rough season.


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Virus Attacks Hospital's Medical Laboratory Department Computers, Crippling Workflow and Spreading to Other Departments
Feb 29, 2016 | Laboratory Instruments & Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Management and Operations, Laboratory News, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Pathology, Management & Operations
Incident highlights need for anatomic pathology and clinical laboratories to protect computer and LIS systems from hackers and malware
Anatomic pathology labs and clinical laboratories that continue to run Microsoft Windows XP on their computer systems now have a real threat to address. In Australia, the computers in a hospital's medical laboratory were infected in January with a computer virus that shut down the system. To maintain clinical services, the lab staff was forced to use paper-based methods, among other solutions.
The computer virus crippled the pathology department at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and spread throughout the hospital system by targeting computers running Microsoft Windows XP. This is a 14-year-old operating system that Microsoft no longer supports.
According to a story in iTnews, the Qbot malware first infected computers in Royal Melbourne Hospital's pathology department in mid-January, handcuffing the pathology department. Staff was forced to develop manual workarounds to process specimens and to record and communicate results.
Hospital Clinical Pathology Department Resorts to Non Electronic Processes
"This has slowed down the process and we have reverted to old-fashioned methods with paper-based records and phoning through and faxing results," stated Chris MacIsaac, MBBS, PhD, Royal Melbourne Hospital Divisional Director of Critical Care & Investigative Services, in a report by a local Australian news outlet.
iTnews reported that the virus had infiltrated the pathology department through an "unnamed zero-day exploit in the Windows XP computers," unstopped by the health system's enterprise software suite. Pulse+IT pointed out that the majority of personal computers in Royal Melbourne's pathology department run on Windows XP, while the LIS runs on Windows Server 2003.
"The worm had infected other machines in the hospital running newer operating systems, but when it infected an XP machine, it effectively killed it," a source told Pulse+IT. "However, the hospital also has a few PCs attached to aged medical equipment running on Windows NT that are still working fine."
Chris MacIsaac, MBBS, PhD, Royal Melbourne Hospital Divisional Director of Critical Care & Investigative Services, said the malware attack on Royal Melbourne Hospital forced the pathology department to revert to "old-fashioned methods" to provide time-critical results while the laboratory's Windows XP computers were shutdown by the Qbot virus. (Photo copyright: Epworth Healthcare.)
Qbot Virus Hard to Kill, Hospital Defeats Infection; No Patients Harmed
Once introduced into an operating system, the Qbot virus, which typically attacks banking systems, can steal passwords and capture user keystrokes. The malware then also adds those infected machines to a global network of compromised computers, iTnews stated.
The malware stopped Royal Melbourne Hospital staff from accessing patient medical laboratory test results and impacted food service and other services. However, the security of patient medical records was not compromised. Elective surgeries and outpatient appointments continued on schedule during the crisis, ZDNet reported.
In a January 19 statement, the hospital claimed most of the facility's computers were now "clear of the virus" and noted that the pathology (medical laboratory) and pharmacy departments were "up and running."
"While the virus has been disruptive to the organization, due to the tireless work of staff we have been able to minimize this disruption to our patients and ensure patient safety has been maintained," the hospital said in a news release.
However, ZDNet reported on February 2 that the two-week old Qbot virus "still hasn't been fixed and continues to mutate."
"We had one day in the last week where the virus mutated six times," stated Melbourne Health Chairman Robert Doyle, Melbourne's 103rd Lord Mayor, in the ZDNet article. "We are down to quite small outbreaks now, but we are trying to stop it talking across computers," Melbourne concluded.
Melbourne Health Criticized for Using Antiquated Computers
In a blog post, blueAPACHE, an IT management, strategy, and convergence services provider in Australia, New Zealand, and North America, criticized Melbourne Health, which manages Royal Melbourne Hospital, for relying on the Windows XP operating system for services that impact patient health and operations.
"Without the regular security patches and updates from Microsoft, the operating system becomes a playground for hackers to exploit," blueAPACHE pointed out.
blueAPACHE further noted that, with the introduction of Software as a Service (SaaS) and Desktop as a Service (DaaS) software models, it is no longer cost prohibitive to roll out upgraded technology systems.
"The excuses for not maintaining systems and inadvertently creating high-risk IT environments are simply no longer valid," blueAPACHE stated in the blog post.
Melbourne Health Chairman Robert Doyle acknowledged that the malware that infiltrated Royal Melbourne Hospital's computer system "mutated" six times before the virus was under control. (Photo copyright: Nous Group.)
Government Pays Millions to Extend Software Support
In fact, organizations have paid Microsoft millions of dollars for continued support of outdated operating systems. ZDNet noted that the U.S. Navy agreed to pay Microsoft an estimated $9 million for three years of additional support for its Windows XP, Office 2003, Exchange 2003, and Service 2003 systems.
According to iTnews, Melbourne Health had begun a long-term upgrade of its Windows XP machines, with 2,200 of its 4,000 machines upgraded to Windows 7 prior the malware attack. Upgrades of the remaining computers now have been accelerated.
Attacks like these are an urgent reminder that hospitals, medical laboratories, and anatomic pathology groups must take the steps necessary to protect their computerized information systems from eventual intrusion by hackers and malware. Because of the potential for patient harm from hackers attacking lab computers, these steps should be taken with urgency.
—Andrea Downing Peck
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What Virginia's election results could mean for North Carolina midterms | Beaufort County Now | Is the GOP's electoral wipeout of Democratic candidates in Virginia a harbinger of things to come in North Carolina next year?
What Virginia's election results could mean for North Carolina midterms
Published: Sunday, November 28th, 2021 @ 3:16 pm
By: Carolina Journal ( More Entries )
Publisher's Note: This post appears here courtesy of the Carolina Journal. The author of this post is David Bass.
Is the GOP's electoral wipeout of Democratic candidates in Virginia a harbinger of things to come in North Carolina next year?
That's the question running through political pundits' minds the day after Republicans made a clean sweep of races for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general in the commonwealth, in addition to standing poised to retake the legislature.
These victories come just one year after Joe Biden carried the state by a 10-percentage-point spread in the presidential race against Donald Trump. In the past decade, Virginia has turned from a purple state to safely blue, making the Republican victories last night all the more noteworthy.
In particular, the Virginia governor's race between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin was nationalized as an example of backlash amongst Republicans, independents, and moderate Democrats against the "wokeism" policies of the left.
"History repeats itself yet again for the eighth consecutive time: The party that controls the White House in a first term has lost the Virginia gubernatorial contest," said Dr. Michael Bitzer, professor of politics and history at Catawba College in Salisbury.
Economy, education dominates
Bitzer pointed to exit polling data showing two issues were foremost in voters' minds: The economy and education. McAuliffe's showing among female voters and independents slid from Biden's performance in 2020, while Youngkin shored up the GOP base and got strong turnout in conservative counties. Youngkin also performed better among college-educated white voters and suburban voters compared to Trump in 2020.
Youngkin partly succeeded by tapping into parents' concerns over school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masking and vaccination policies in schools, instruction aligned with Critical Race Theory, and controversial policies on transgenderism and gender issues.
Loudoun County - a decidedly blue county on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. - is one example. Youngkin lost the county by just 10% compared to Trump's 25% loss in 2020. Loudoun had become the epicenter of parental backlash against a public school system that was trying to shut out their voices, including one story of a father who says the school district tried to cover up his daughter's violent sexual assault in a high-school bathroom by a "gender fluid" boy wearing a skirt.
In the aftermath of their defeat, Democrats are roundly criticizing McAuliffe for bungling the education issue. McAuliffe's attitude came into keen focus in a debate in September, when he said, "I don't think parents should be telling schools what they should teach."
Implications for N.C.
If history is any guide, the 2022 midterms will be favorable to Republicans as the political party out-of-power in the White House. All 150 seats in the N.C. General Assembly are up for grabs, in addition to an open U.S. Senate seat and 14 congressional districts that include a new district created due to population growth. Republicans are also likely to have favorable district maps due to this year's redistricting process.
According to political experts, Youngkin's win in Virginia could serve as a roadmap for a Republican strategy next year in North Carolina.
"The election results indicate the Virginia suburbs, particularly in northern Virginia and Richmond, did not go as strongly for McAuliffe as they did for Biden," said Dr. David McLennan, a political science professor at Meredith College in Raleigh. "Given the importance of suburban voters in North Carolina, that is going to make Republicans feel better and Democrats worse. If Democrats lose suburban voters, it's going to be hard, particularly in the U.S. Senate race and some congressional races."
McLennan also pointed out that Youngkin performed better with college-educated whites, which would be another GOP strategy in the midterms next year.
Another strategy could be for Republicans to harness local anger from parents over education issues.
"I think the Virginia election will only add fuel to Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's fire of attacking Critical Race Theory and using it as a political weapon, even though it's hard to find any evidence of it being taught in North Carolina schools," Bitzer said. "But the GOP lessons will be to continue to weaponize it, and if midterm history is in line with Virginia's historical pattern, it will be a tough cycle in 2022 for Democrats across the board, and in what should be a competitive N.C. environment once again."
Dr. Andy Taylor, a political science professor at N.C. State University in Raleigh, cautioned that Tuesday's election results "might not be a harbinger of things to come in 2022 in N.C. or elsewhere. It might just be the Virginia cycle repeating again."
The ultimate lesson, according to Taylor, is that "when the electorate is in a sour mood, it helps not to be an incumbent."
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The Chianti castles route is a tourist promotion project developed by the comune of Gaiole in Chianti, drawing its inspiration from the surprising number of castles, fortified farm houses, towers and fortified Abbeys in the area. The comune defined six itineraries that provide a very pleasant way to discover the architecture, history and present way of life of this part of the Chianti area.
The Chianti castles itineraries are as follows - click the itinerary name for a detailed route and pictures.
Castello di Cintoia private residence near La Panca.
Castello di Montegufoni near Montespertoli.


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Each Kardashian Home Ranked Best To Worst
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By Savannah Sher/Aug. 10, 2021 7:47 am EST
The Kardashians have firmly established themselves as reality TV royalty since their show, "Keeping Up With the Kardashians," hit E! In 2007. As of 2020, Forbes estimated that, "Kim, Khloé and Kourtney Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner are worth a collective $2 billion." Much of that wealth is tied up in the real estate market, with most members of the Kardashian/Jenner family owning more than one impressive home.
While it's difficult to choose a favorite among all of these gorgeous pieces of property, we've taken on the task of ranking each Kardashian home from best to worst. We based our ranking on the home's size, design sensibility, livability, and any unique features that set it apart from the rest. Get ready to be wowed, because all of these homes are undoubtedly impressive, even if they only made it to the bottom of the list. Read on for our ranking of the most notable homes owned by the Kardashians, Jenners, and their partners.
Kourtney Kardashian's stylish yet livable L.A. home
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Let's start with the absolute best Kardashian abode: The interior of Kourtney Kardashian's 11,746-square-foot Calabasas mansion was crafted in partnership with designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, but the social media star has actually "toyed with working as a designer herself over the years," according to a Kardashian insider (per Life & Style). Kourtney lives there with her three children — Mason, Penelope, and Reign Disick — and the home mixes impeccable style with design choices that make the space entirely livable for a family. Bullard told Architectural Digest that his client expressed the desire for a "sophisticated but family-friendly" interior, which is exactly what they achieved.
The home's style is modern and embraces neutral colors and natural textures. Indeed, everything in Kourtney's home is just so, and that curated look is definitely intentional. In describing her design sensibility, Kourtney said, "I feel like your aesthetic is that every single thing should look nice. Like, whether it's a sponge in your kitchen or if it's the scissors that you use. I remember being like, 'Oh my God. You only live once. I need to have the best scissors. It's not that it's super expensive.'"
Kendall Jenner's relaxing and modern L.A. home
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Kendall Jenner may be known for her trend-setting fashion sense, but she's also a force to be reckoned with when it comes to interior design. Her Los Angeles home is incredibly stylish, with timeless neutral pieces that have a vintage aesthetic paired with striking modern art pieces — which is why it's so high on our list. As soon as guests walk into the entryway, they see a show-stopping piece by artist James Turrell, which Kendall told Architectural Digest she wanted to be "a focal point of the house."
Additionally, Kendall has been open about her struggles with anxiety, so it's no surprise that the home features a cozy vibe and relaxing atmosphere. "My life involves a lot of chaos and travel and high energy, so I wanted a home that feels serene, a place where I can simply zone out and relax," she continued.
Kendall worked with designers Kathleen and Tommy Clements, as well as Waldo Fernandez, who described their client's taste as, "surprising, more bohemian and funky than the rest of her family," adding that, "the mood she described was totally understated and down-to-earth." Of the home, Kendall gushed, "I'm really proud of what we accomplished here. This is the first home I've done completely, and I think it's a genuine reflection of who I am and what I like."
Kris Jenner's bright and airy Hidden Hills home
Kris Jenner may have sold her Hidden Hills home in 2020, according to Variety, but during the few years she lived there it quickly climbed the ranks to become one of the most impressive pieces of the Kardashian real estate portfolio.
Kris and Kendall Jenner actually share a design team, with this home also being conceptualized by Tommy and Kathy Clements and Waldo Fernandez. While it's smaller than some of the other gargantuan mansions in the family at just six bedrooms and 9,459 square feet, the home's style features a mid-century style that is both inviting and visually appealing. The kitchen and dining area feature massive windows, bringing a bright and airy vibe to the space. This home is located across the street from Kim Kardashian's house, and features impressive landscaping including, "a swimming pool, grassy yard area and an outdoor kitchen with a firepit" for outdoor entertaining. The house was sold for $15 million to Katharina Harf, who is the heiress of Peter Harf, the CEO of Coty, Inc.
Kourtney Kardashian's tranquil Palm Springs Oasis
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According to the New York Post, Kourtney Kardashian added a new piece of real estate to her portfolio in 2021: She spent a cool $12 million on a home in Palm Springs, which she reportedly purchased to share with boyfriend, Travis Barker. The views of the mountains alone put this abode high on the list of the most enviable Kardashian homes, but the house is also designed in a way that suits modern aesthetic sensibilities while recalling Palm Springs' mid-century heyday.
The 9,000-square-foot house sits on a one-acre plot and was only built in 2020. The New York Post describes the home, saying that it's "entered through a tranquil courtyard complete with a sitting area, custom water features, and a fire display that leads into the great room, which boasts panoramic views of the Santa Rosa Mountains," adding that it came fully furnished and "expansive glass doors slide away to seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living with an outdoor kitchen and custom fire features."
Kim Kardashian and Kanye's West modern Hidden Hills mansion
One of the Kardashian homes that garners the most split reactions is Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's $60 million Hidden Hills mansion, which the couple completely overhauled into a minimalistic dreamscape. Kim shared her first impressions of the house in 2013 with Architectural Digest, saying, "We passed by this incredibly extravagant house while strolling through the neighborhood. I didn't really know Kanye's style at that point, but I thought the house was perfection. Kanye was less enthusiastic. He said, 'It's workable.'"
The renovations are divisive, with some admiring the minimalist design while others deem it stark and unlivable. The couple worked with designer Axel Vervoordt to achieve their vision; he described the process to Architectural Digest, saying, "Kanye and Kim wanted something totally new. We didn't talk about decoration but a kind of philosophy about how we live now and how we will live in the future. We changed the house by purifying it, and we kept pushing to make it purer and purer."
Since the couple announced their split, there was plenty of speculation as to who would keep this costly piece of real estate, considering that Kim owned the land while Kanye owned the house itself. The latest reports, according to Vanity Fair, are that Kim has chosen to stay in the house in order to "provide a safe and stable environment for the kids."
Kylie Jenner's bold Hidden Hills house
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The youngest of the Kardashian/Jenner siblings has started an impressive real estate empire of her own: Kylie Jenner has already owned a number of different properties, but the most impressive has to be this Hidden Hills house that perfectly reflects her personality and taste.
Designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, who worked on the project, told Architectural Digest, "When we started this project, she wasn't even old enough to drink legally. This was her first really grown-up house." Despite her young age, Kylie took a lot of control over the home's design, down to nitty gritty specifics like drawer sizes. "My closets and glam room are very personal to me, even down to the size of each drawer, so they fit my specific products and clothes," she explained. "I spend a lot of time in those rooms, so we had to make sure they were perfect."
Kylie's house is full of bold art and cheeky touches, and while it might not be to everyone's liking, it clearly reflects Kylie's aesthetic.
Khloé Kardashian's famous Calabasas mansion
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Up until late 2020, Khloé Kardashian lived in this Calabasas home, which she shared with one-time partner, Tristan Thomas. Khloé made a pretty serious profit when she sold the house in 2020, as she purchased the abode for $7.2 million and sold it six years later for $15.5 million. In fact, the sale actually set a record for the highest price per square foot in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Calabasas, as noted by People. According to the Los Angeles Times, the house has a long history of celebrity residents; it was once owned by Eddie Murphy and his wife, who sold it to Justin Bieber, who then sold it to Khloé. Like many of the other properties in the Kardashian/Jenner portfolio, renovations were done by Waldo Fernandez and Tommy Clements with design work by Martyn Lawrence Bullard.
Khloé's home is quite simple in terms of design and doesn't quite have the wow factory that some of the other Kardashian homes have. While both the grounds and interior are undeniably gorgeous, the home doesn't seem representative of Khloé's outspoken personality.
Kendall Jenner's Hollywood Hills home
In July 2016 when her modeling career was kicking into high gear, Kendall Jenner purchased a compact modern house in the Hollywood Hills, according to the Los Angeles Times. Just over a year later, it was back on the market, so the reality TV superstar likely didn't spend all that much time there. Despite the quick turnaround, Kendall managed to sell the home for $6.85 million, which was $350,000 more than she purchased it for. This house also has a fun Hollywood connection; it was previously owned by actors John Krasinski and Emily Blunt.
According to the Los Angeles Time, the house is "set at the end of a gated drive, an oversized door of steel and wood opens to a massive great room with floor-to-ceiling windows and brick accents. Adjacent is a gourmet kitchen with Italian cabinetry, marble countertops and a wide center island." This home has a much more cookie cutter look than Kendall's current abode, and it's clear that the model was still settling into her design style.
Kanye West's sprawling Wyoming ranch
In a 2018 radio interview with Charlemagne tha God, Kanye West expressed his dedication to real estate, saying, "Anybody who's been to any of my cribs knows that I'm super into developing homes," going on to add, "I'm going to be one of the biggest real estate developers of all time, like what Howard Hughes is to aircraft and what Henry Ford was to cars."
West's Wyoming compound, also known as the "Yeezy Campus", was purchased in 2019 for $15 million and includes 12,000 acres of land, according to House Beautiful. Now that Kim and Kanye have broken up, this is technically no longer a Kardashian home, but it's definitely one of the more memorable pieces of real estate that the family has been involved with.
The ranch's location in rural Wyoming makes it one of the less desirable properties in the family's portfolio, but it certainly stands out due to its rustic surroundings. The ranch is home to "160 cows, and approximately 700 sheep", according to GQ, and some have even speculated that the long-term plan is to have the sheep produce wool for Kanye's fashion empire. Currently, the property is a work in progress, but we know that plans involve artwork by James Turrell and plenty of room to skateboard, according to West.
Caitlyn Jenner's Malibu retreat
Caitlyn Jenner lives on a hillside in Malibu, in a house that has a "California beachy vibe with a touch of Hollywood glamour," according to Architectural Digest. The house features jaw-dropping views of the Pacific Ocean and a simple aesthetic that's clearly designed for relaxation. According to designer Lori Margolis, who collaborated with Caitlyn on the home's interior, "Caitlyn always lived in beautiful houses, but designing them was Kris Jenner's domain — Caitlyn wasn't really involved. This time, she really wanted to put her personal stamp on the house." Margolis adds that, "Caitlyn has been making so many physical and emotional changes in the past year. She wanted her home to reflect not just her sense of style but her journey. She wanted something soft and feminine but also something that has strength."
Caitlyn's Malibu home is quite a bit smaller than some of the others on this list, and the design style is much more run-of-the-mill, while lacking in some of the sophistication we've seen in the Kardashian clan's other properties.
Scott Disick's East Coast inspired pad
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Scott Disick may not technically be a Kardashian, but he's certainly an honorary member of the clan. He's a man of many talents, and one of his latest forays is into the world of interior design. He even has a reality show called "Flip It Like Disick". His Hidden Hills home shows off his personal style, as Disick told Architectural Digest, "I was looking for something that felt very East Coast, I always pictured myself in a kind of Hamptons-feeling house, but updated."
Scott's home has a minimalistic design but doesn't feel like it's missing something to make it look complete. While the look may not be to everyone's taste, it was very much intentional on Disick's part. "I feel like I could take away things," he continued. "I just feel like it might have a little too much," adding, "I have more art, but I had to take it off the walls because it was too much."
Rob Kardashian's Calabasas starter home
Rob Kardashian has taken a step back from his public persona, and isn't nearly as open as his sisters when it comes to sharing the details of his personal life. The news, as of late 2020, is that Rob has moved into his mom's old Hidden Hills home, which many fans will recognize from episodes of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians." Back in 2016, Rob was also getting help from his "momager," when she bought him this $2.285 million home (via the Los Angeles Times). It has a traditional style, setting it apart from many of the other Kardashian properties.
The Los Angeles Times describes the house's interior, saying, "Living areas include family and living rooms, a center-island kitchen, a library and two fireplaces. A vaulted-ceiling dining room sits adjacent to the kitchen and has a view of the swimming pool." While it may be modest by Kardashian standards at just 4,256 square feet, this house would actually be a dream home for many.
Kim Kardashian's former house with Kris Humphries
Located in Beverly Hills, this house once belonged to Kim Kardashian and one-time hubby Kris Humphries, as noted by People. Kim lived in this house from 2010 to 2013, and moved out after separating from Humphries in order to move in with Kanye West. You can actually see Kim moving into this house in the Season 5 premiere of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians." In fact, Kris actually proposed to Kim in their bedroom in this home, before the two married in a union that famously only lasted for 72 days. A real estate listing from 2020 says, "the 3,800-square-foot, Tuscan-style villa is tucked away on Beverly Hills' Deep Canyon Drive, on a secluded, half-acre plot of land."
This house can't really compare to any of the Kardashians' current homes. Kim has obviously come a long way in terms of her interior design skills since her split from Humphries, and it's no more apparent than when looking at her former home.


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Q: Angular service being called twice I have the following angular service:
appServices.factory('AuthenticationService', function () {
    var auth = {
        isLogged: false
    }

    return auth;
})

and this TokenInterceptor service:
appServices.factory('TokenInterceptor', function ($q, $window, AuthenticationService) {
    return {
        request: function (config) {
            config.headers = config.headers || {};
            if ($window.sessionStorage.token) {
                config.headers.Authorization = 'Bearer ' + $window.sessionStorage.token;
            }
            return config;
        },

        response: function (response) {
            console.log(AuthenticationService.isLogged)
            return response || $q.when(response);
        }
    };
});

which I push into the $httpProvider
$httpProvider.interceptors.push('TokenInterceptor');

And
$routeProvider.
        when('/', {
            templateUrl: 'partials/index',
            controller: IndexCtrl,
            access: { requiredLogin: true }
        })

After login in AuthenticationService.isLogged = true, and if I navigate to route "/" through agular buttons everything is ok, but when page is refreshed the AuthenticationService is instantiated again, and I can see that console.log(AuthenticationService.isLogged) prints false and inmediately after prints true so page navigates back to "/login".
Why is it printing false -> true? What can I do to keep authentication state after refresh?
EDIT:
Thanks for all your answers. On the comments of the authentication tutorial I was following someone mentioned the same problem. I ended up understanding that their approach was a little cumbersome. The AuthenticationService doesn't do much more than checking the existence of a token in $window.sessionStorage.token, so you were all right about using some sort of storage.
I ended up just doing:
appServices.factory('AuthenticationService', function () {
    isLogged: function () {
        return $window.sessionStorage.token == true
    }
})

A: You can try this :
function init($rootScope) {
    $rootScope.$on('$routeChangeStart', function (event, next, current) {

    }
}

And add .run(init) to your angular declaration at the bottom of your app :
angular
    .module('app', ['ngRoute'])
    .config(config)
    .run(init)

It will be called after every navigator refresh. You can store your data in $window.sessionStorage and test it after each refresh.

A: When the page loads you're initializing it to false at.
var auth = {
    isLogged: false
};

So when you set it to true after login with
AuthenticationService.isLogged = true;

That's fine, until you naviage away and your javascript context is lost and everything starts over again, at which point it is once again false.
You're already using sessionStorage so you might as well stick with that, i.e. something like:
AuthenticationService.isLogged = true;
$window.sessionStorage.isLogged = "yeah";

Then replace your initializer with
var auth = {
    isLogged: $window.sessionStorage.isLogged == "yeah" ? true : false
};

This is a simple example, I'd probably put a setLoggedIn or something like that on your service, which does the sessionStorage setting so you have it in one place.

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Azerbaijan extends Armenian pullout deadline from Kalbajar
Residents of Armenian origin in Kalbajar district are on a mass exodus as Azerbaijan is due to formally take over.
Thick plumes of smoke rise over villages in Kalbajar after residents set their homes on fire as they evacuate [Reuters]
Armenia has begun handing over disputed territory to Azerbaijan as part of a peace accord that ended six weeks of fierce fighting over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Residents of the Kalbajar district – one of the seven districts adjacent to Nagorno-Karabakh which, along with the enclave, have been controlled by ethnic Armenians for decades – began a mass exodus from the mountainous area in the days leading up to the official withdrawal date of November 15.
But Azerbaijan on Sunday agreed to extend the deadline for Armenians to fully vacate for another 10 days.
"Azerbaijan agreed to prolong the deadline for the withdrawal from Kalbajar of Armenian armed forces and of illegal Armenian settlers until November 25," said President Ilham Aliyev's foreign policy adviser, Hikmet Hajiyev.
He said Aliyev had agreed on humanitarian grounds to grant an Armenian request for the delay following mediation by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"The weather is getting worse, there is only one road in that direction … and the capacity of the road is low," Hajiyev was quoted as saying by local media.
Uninhabitable
Residents were seen piling their belongings into vehicles before leaving for Armenia. Some of the departing ethnic-Armenians said they had exhumed graves they feared would be desecrated by Azerbaijanis.
Thick plumes of smoke rose over the valley near the village of Charektar after residents set their homes on fire – preferring to leave devastation in their wake and homes that would be uninhabitable.
A Russian peacekeeping contingent deployed to Nagorno-Karabakh last week set up checkpoints and positions in the region's administrative centre, Stepanakert, implementing the accord that sees Armenia cede the swaths of territory Azerbaijan's forces gained in the fighting.
Moscow's peacekeeping mission, which the military said included soldiers previously stationed in Syria, comprises some 2,000 troops for a renewable five-year mission.
Azerbaijan and Armenia, ex-Soviet rivals, agreed to end hostilities last week after several efforts by Russia, France, and the United States to reach a ceasefire fell through during the nearly two months of clashes.
Al Jazeera's Hoda Abdel-Hamid, reporting from Kalbajar, said the area was mostly abandoned as people loaded belongings onto vehicles and farmers herded livestock away.
"There's barely any life remaining in Kalbajar. Where these people are going to go, what their future looks like, this is still all up in the air," she said. "It's a big defeat, it's a humiliation, and the people are angry."
'They are human beings'
A key part of the peace deal includes Armenia's return of the districts of Kalbajar and Aghdam by November 20, and the Lachin by December 1. Hajiyev said the timetable for the Armenian withdrawal from the Aghdam and Lachin remained unchanged.
All have been held by Armenians since a devastating war in the 1990s.
Although last week's ceasefire ends the fighting, it aggravates ethnic animosity.
Fleeing resident Garo Dadevusyan, who spoke as he bid farewell to his home of 21 years, noted the enmity that exists between the two peoples but said it was the governments that were to blame.
"You think that I consider them [Azerbaijani] as only enemies? Yes, they are enemies and have always been enemies during the centuries. But despite that, they are human beings. It is all [the fault] of government," he said before leaving his home.
A backed-up line of cars and trucks stuck climbs along the road from Kalbajar on Saturday [Dmitry Lovetsky/AP]
Queues of cars and trucks carrying residents jammed the road to Armenia.
"They do not know what they are going to do next. Will they be able to put their children in school? How are they going to live? They do not know. This is what people told us," said Abdel-Hamid.
Hundreds of thousands of Azerbaijanis were displaced by the war over Nagorno-Karabakh that ended in 1994, and Armenians moved into the homes they vacated in Kalbajar.
Al Jazeera's Osama bin Javaid, reporting from the village of Tugana, Azerbaijan, near Kalbajar, said there was frustration over Armenian residents burning their homes as they fled.
"Many people in Azerbaijan say these were their homes, to begin with. They say: 'First they [Armenians] occupied them and now they are burning them,'" he said.
It is unclear when any civilians might try to settle in the region, but returns could be wrenching, with settlers confronting the burned-out shells of houses – or worse.
Aghdam, which is to be turned over next week, was once a city of about 40,000, but is now a sprawl of buildings destroyed in the first war, or later ruined by people scavenging for building materials.
Armenian outrage
Armenia conceded on Saturday that 2,317 fighters had been killed in clashes in which both sides accused the other of targeting civilian infrastructure.
Azerbaijan has not revealed its military casualties, and the real death toll after weeks of fighting is expected to be much higher.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said the number of fatalities on both sides had surpassed 4,000, and tens of thousands of people had been forced to flee their homes.
Kalbajar was almost exclusively populated by ethnic Azerbaijanis who were expelled by ethnic Armenians in the 1990s war following the breakup of the Soviet Union, and the Armenian government controversially subsidised the region's settlement by ethnic Armenians.
The peace accord with Azerbaijan sparked protests in Armenia where demonstrators and opposition parties are calling for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to resign.
The former head of Armenia's national security service, Artur Vanetsyan, was arrested on Saturday on charges of plotting to assassinate Pashinyan and seize power.
Turkey, a key ally of Azerbaijan, was widely accused by Western countries, Russia, and Armenia of dispatching mercenaries from Syria to reinforce Azerbaijan's army.
Azerbaijan has pushed for Ankara's involvement in the settlement and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said last week his country would jointly supervise the ceasefire with Russia.
But Russia has ruled out Turkey's direct involvement in the peacekeeping mission and insisted Ankara would monitor the mission from an observation centre on Azerbaijani territory.


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LAPA, acronyme de la compagnie aérienne argentine (Líneas Aéreas Privadas Argentinas), créée en 1977 et ayant fait banqueroute en 2003

Lapa, municipalité située dans le Paraná
 Lapa, quartier de la cité de Rio de Janeiro, située dans l'État de Rio de Janeiro
 Lapa, district de la cité de São Paulo, située dans l'État de São Paulo
 Le monastère de Lapa, situé dans la cité de Salvador, dans l'État de Bahia

Laboratorio de Patrimonio, LaPa, laboratoire de recherche dédié au patrimoine culturel situé à Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle, Galice

Océanographie
Te lapa

Lapa, paroisse civile de la municipalité de Cartaxo, située dans le district de Santarém et la région de l'Alentejo
Lapa, paroisse civile de la municipalité de Lisbonne, située dans le district de Lisbonne et la région de Lisbonne
la serra da Lapa, petit massif montagneux culminant à 955 mètres d'altitude et s'étendant sur le territoire des municipalités de Sernancelhe et Sátão, dans le district de Viseu, à cheval sur les régions Nord et Centre
"Nossa Senhora da Lapa" ("Notre-Dame de Lapa"), une image de la Vierge Marie, originellement vénérée dans la serra da Lapa, et qui a donné son nom à divers édifices religieux :
le sanctuaire de Notre-Dame de Lapa, à Quintela, dans la municipalité de Sernancelhe (district de Viseu, région Nord)
la chapelle Notre-Dame de Lapa, située dans la municipalité de Condeixa-a-Nova (district de  Coimbra, région Centre)
la chapelle Notre-Dame de Lapa, située dans la municipalité de Póvoa de Varzim (district de  Porto, région Nord)
la chapelle Notre-Dame de Lapa, située dans la municipalité de Sardoal (district de  Santarém, région Centre)
l'église Notre-Dame de Lapa, située dans la municipalité d'Arcos de Valdevez (district de  Viana do Castelo, région Nord)
l'église Notre-Dame de Lapa, située dans la municipalité de Porto (district de Porto, région Nord)
l'église Notre-Dame de Lapa, située dans la municipalité de Braga (district de Braga, région Nord)

Lapa : cours d'eau de l'Amazonie vénézuélienne, situé dans l'État d'Amazonas, sous affluent de l'Orénoque.

Homonymie de toponyme


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What is an podcast RSS feed?
Hello old chum! What is an RSS feed?
Well Arthur I'm glad you asked. There seems to be a bunch of confusion about this.
A podcast's RSS feed is file on the internet. Your RSS Feed URL is the location of the file on the internet. A URL is that thing you see in your web browser. Like https://google.com/index.html. URL stands for uniform resource locator. It is used to locate things on the internet. So, your RSS Feed URL tell people and computers where to find your RSS Feed.
Now the file itself is really just a text document. You can open it up with any text editor. It might look a little strange to though. It is written in a computer language called XML. This language allows us to format data that can be read both by humans and computers. So, XML files can store data.
What kind of data can an XML document contain? Well let's talk about podcast RSS feeds. So these are a type of XML document. These feeds for all kinds of data about your podcast. For example, this RSS feed will contain the name and description of your podcast. It will also have data about your podcasts episodes. Every time you release a new episode this file is updated with new data.
That is why we give people that RSS Feed URL. We are telling people and computers where to find the file on the internet. They will download that file and get the data about the podcast and it's episodes. Now, when we release an episode the RSS feed is updated with the new data. So, those podcasting clients will need to check that URL periodically looking for updates. And that is how podcasting clients work.
This is the real beauty of podcasting. There is no central authority out there running everything. It is not like YouTube or Twitter. Those are centralized. Podcasting is decentralized. It is just a huge bunch of RSS files sitting on servers all over the world. When you have a podcast you control that RSS feed. You are in charge. When you have a YouTube Channel, YouTube is in charge.
I hope that kind of answered your question Arthur. I could talk much more about the technical aspects of XML and RSS but it is a little hard to do with just audio. If you want to learn more, just check YouTube. Lots of great tutorials on there. But I have you a basic not technical understanding of the technology.


ALTHOUGH is used to express a positive outcome in the face of a negative quality.
EXAMPLE : Although it was raining (Negative Circumstance), we went to the movies (Positive Outcome).
DESPITE or INSPITE OF is used to express a negative outcome in the face of a positive quality.
DESPITE TAKING frequent naps, I STUDY effectively.
Despite/in spite of : both are preposition take noun or noun phrase as object .
Although can be followed either by a clause or by a phrase.
- Although heirloom tomatoes, [modifier [grown from seeds saved during the previous year]], appear less appetizing than most of their round and red supermarket cousins.
Although I take frequent naps, I study effectively.
So, meaning wise, they don't look different to me.
Yes, you are correct in your observations..
MEANING wise botyh despit and although do not differ much to be significant..
Despite is a preposition so can take ing modifier..
What is the antecedent of "their"? Since "their" is a possessive pronoun, shouldn't it logically have a possessive noun antecedent?
This has been nagging me for sometime.
The pronoun 'their'(plural) refers to large organisations (plural).
A possessive pronoun can refer to both non-possessive and possessive noun. But a non-possessive pronoun such as he, she, it, etc. can only refer to non-possessive noun.
Well, I understand the explanation by OA but doesn't "Although it was raining, we went to the movies." violates the modifier rule presented by OA? or just Choice C is grammatically correct but the meaning?
Please help!! I am so confused!


Someone pointed out in the comments that the GetPropertySymbol function I wrote in a previous post did not handle nested member expressions. For example this.GetPropertySymbol( o => o.Person.Name ) would only return "Name", not "Person.Name". At first I just told him how to do it. Then I decided to do it because I could use the opportunity to demonstrate some cool C# 3.0-style functional programming.
The initial member expression is passed to iterate and every time the next member expression is required the function takes the member expression and attempts to convert its inner expression to a member expression using the "as" operator. If this conversion fails the "as" operator returns null. Then the resulting data is piped through TakeWhile which ensures that the stream stops when the first null value is passed to it. Finally I aggregate the stream of member expressions into a string by concatenating the member names, separated by a period.
I think you could just stop at the MemberInfo, then get the FullName of the (declaring or reflected) type, and join it to the member name.
I don't believe that will work, but I could be wrong. Keep in mind the member info object will only give the name and type of the property name. The FullName property will just give me the type name which I do not need under the circumstances. It will not have information about previously nested property names. How could it?
I believe that this only works to retrieve the MethodInfo for the property getter and won't work for the property setter as Func<T, void> is invalid. Correct?
I've refactored the original approach to work with a MVVM base class ala Josh Smith.
I just didn't want to implement OnPropertyChanged in every derived class.


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Over the last handful of years, Coldplay front man Chris Martin has quietly amassed an impressive portfolio of multi-million dollar properties in Malibu. It seems, however, he's decided to thin his holdings, listing a 6.5-acre spread in the prestigious Point Dume area with an asking price of not quite $5.5 million.
The English musician, songwriter and producer purchased the theatrical spread a bit more than two years ago for almost $4.5 million and current listings, held by Lily Harfouche at Compass, show property was once the site of the Shepherd-by-the-Sea Church and was most recently the longtime home of the renowned Malibu Playhouse theater. In addition to the octagonal 99-seat theater, the property includes a low-slung residence converted to office space and a uniquely hexagonal standalone structure of undetermined use perched on a low rise with sweeping views.
Marketing materials indicate the land is zoned residential but holds an active conditional use permit that would allow for the property to continue as a theater or to be transformed into, say, a wellness retreat, equestrian facility or recording studio. The property could also, of course, be turned in to a sprawling residential estate with mesmerizing mountain, sunset and ocean views.
Around the same time he bought the Malibu Playhouse property, the 2009 Grammy winner also picked up an adjoining residential property, a fairly ordinary ranch house on a pretty half-acre parcel that tax records indicate was surreptitiously sold last year for $2.15 million, more than $1.5 million less than the not quite $3.7 million he paid.
Nonetheless, Martin, in a relationship with Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith's actor daughter Dakota Johnson since sometime in 2017, still owns at least two pricey residences in the pricy Point Dume area. In 2014, the year after his and actor/Goop mogul Gwyneth Paltrow's conscious uncoupling, Martin shelled out a whopping $14 million for a snazzy bachelor pad, an early 1970s residence in a particularly plum pocket of Point Dume originally designed by maverick architect John Lautner. And, in early 2019 he coughed up another $5.475 million for a roughly 1,800-square-foot architect renovated ranch house around the corner, presumably for use by visiting family and other guests.
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This Strikingly Modern Lake Montauk Home Has Serene Water Views


Wilma Rudolph overcame long odds to become one of the world's best-known athletes. How and why she did what she did are as amazing as her accomplishments.
She was born on June 23, 1940, in Bethlehem, Tennessee. She was born premature, or early, and so she was a weak baby. She was born into a large family (the 20th of 22 children), in a time when African-Americans weren't at the top of the list to get help at America's finest hospitals. She had many diseases as a child, including polio, scarlet fever, and pneumonia; one result of this was that her left leg was partially deformed.
Rudolph proved to be a remarkable athlete and caught the attention of the track coach at nearby Tennessee State University, who coached her in track throughout her high school years. She never lost a high school track meet and attended college practices while she was still in high school. At age 16, Wilma competed for and won a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team. Her 4x100-meter relay won the bronze medal at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, Australia.
She kept running and got better and better. She enrolled at Tennessee State and continued to win track meets. At the 1960 Olympics in Rome, she became the first American woman—white or black—to win three gold medals in one Olympics. She won the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 4x100-meter relay. Many people called her the "World's Fastest Woman." She was named the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year.
Suddenly, Wilma Rudolph, who was once a little girl who couldn't walk without the help of leg braces, was an international track star. She toured other countries, winning big cheers in England, Germany, Greece, and the Netherlands. When she spoke, people listened.
Her return home to Tennessee was a momentous occasion as well. The governor of her home state wanted to have a victory parade for her, but Rudolph wouldn't allow it unless it didn't include restrictions on people's skin color. The governor agreed, and the parade was the first integrated event in Clarksville, where she had lived since she was very young.
Rudolph remained a public figure, working to help young athletes get better and to improve the rights of African-Americans. She worked as a track coach at DePauw University, in Indiana. She created the Wilma Rudolph Foundation to help young athletes get the recognition and support they deserved. She was voted into the National Track and Field Hall of Hame, as well as the Black Athletes Hall of Fame and the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. She was also a sports commentator.
In 1963, she married Robert Eldridge; they had four children.
Sadly, she died of brain cancer on November 12, 1994. She was just 54. She was remembered as an amazing athlete and a powerful voice for African-Americans and their struggle for equality.


As we roll through the first quarter of 2019 and into the second, we find that it's business as usual with clients clamoring to get their products or services out and in front of potential customers. This is especially true in Southwest Florida. Due to an excess of beautiful weather and a simpler lifestyle, the area sees a lot of tourist traffic escaping the cold winter months up North. Understanding this all too well, businesses are turning to ad agencies like us to help create a buzz and distinguish their businesses.
As a premier advertising agency in Southwest Florida, B-Squared Advertising has felt the shift in gears that season brings along with it. With the ever-growing options available in advertising, the task seems overwhelming. Seeking the opinion of a professional advertising agency is always recommended.
In recent months, B-Squared has added four new clients that are looking to enhance their advertising and marketing efforts. We are pleased to note the addition of Divco Custom Homes, Varian Construction, Benson Homes and Fifth Avenue Family Office.
Divco Custom Homes is a luxury custom homebuilder that has worked throughout Southwest Florida for nearly 30 years. Having built and remodeled over 1,200 homes, Divco is known as one of the top custom homebuilders and remodelers in the Southwest Florida area.
Varian Construction is a Naples, Florida-based company specializing in the design/build of whole-house remodels, additions and face-lifts for both residential and commercial properties. Their work can be viewed throughout Berkshire Lakes, Aqualane Shores, Port Royal, Royal Harbor, Pelican Bay, and Golden Gate Estates, to name a few.
Fifth Avenue Family Office is a wealth management company located in Naples, Florida. Fifth Avenue Family Office helps clients lay the financial foundation for the rest of theirs' and their families' lives. Whether it be investment management, structuring transactions or administrative and lifestyle management, Fifth Avenue Family Office has the expertise to get the job done and get it done right.


I'll tell you right now I'm not Andrew Lloyd Webber's biggest fan. However, one of the two good things he did was Sunset Boulevard (the other is Evita). If you don't know, the musical is based on the movie of the same name, starring Gloria Swanson and directed by Billy Wilder. A faded movie star falls in love with a much younger man, who basically uses her for her money. Happy!
As with most of Signature's big shows, the cast is phenomenal, the set is utterly gorgeous, and resident music director Jon Kalbfleisch directs an incredibly lush 20-piece orchestra (which seems to be an apology for the debacle that was the 4-piece orchestra during Sweeney Todd last season). Broadway veteran Florence Lacey leads the show as Norma Desmond, the slightly delusional ex-movie star who found herself out of the spotlight once the "talkies" came along. Lacey is, in a word, amazing. She can sing the part and she can act the part. Watching her is electrifying. I got goosebumps every time she opened her mouth. D.B. Bonds, another Broadway vet, plays Joe Gillis, the inadvertent leading man in Norma's life. All he did was leave his car in Norma's driveway, and not long after, he's living at the mansion off of her money. Bonds does a decent job with a tricky part, though I was honestly disappointed with his rendition of "Sunset Boulevard," the song that kicks off the second act. That's my favorite song in the whole show, and I was really looking forward to something... more. Ed Dixon joins as the third wheel of the trio, Max von Mayerling. You would not believe the voice on this man. Freaking amazing. These three lead an ensemble that is incredibly impressive. They dance! They sing!


Did you know that 42% of homeless children are less than eight years old? Such a large number is terrifying, especially knowing that as foreclosures rise, the number of children facing homelessness will rise as well! Donating is a wonderful thing that we who are doing alright can do to help the less fortunate throughout the world. The only thing is, this specific problem isn't too far off. The problem with children facing, and being homeless, is right here in the United States.
As it would be in most charities, you can donate money, food, clothes, anything that could help the children that reside within our country. You can donate one more thing however, which helps raise money for the kids, and helps you out as well. The American Relief Foundation, which is the charity focusing on helping American children, will accept car donations.
Have you ever heard of donating a vehicle? Why would someone give their car away? It actually is a great option to a great many people. Lots of people have an old clunker hanging around their driveway, field, or garage. Instead of getting the dump to dispose of it, or taking it to a car graveyard, you could donate it to help raise money for homeless children!
ARF has a form that is easy to fill out, you tell them where your old used car is, and they will come tow it away with no cost to you. The car can be in working condition, or not be able to run at all. Either way, it can help raise the money to help children across America! And it doesn't have to be a car, either. It can be a truck, SUV, or even an old boat! Any contribution will help the money to get raised, and get that old convertible off your lawn!
There are a few benefits from donating a used car to this charity.
First of all, you don't have an old car that isn't being used hanging around anymore. Next, you don't have to pay for it being towed away, as the foundation will go wherever it needs to and get your vehicle. Lastly, you can get a tax deduction of up to $ 500 dollars for the donation.
So if you find that you have an old car that you aren't using, that is just taking up driveway space, think about donating it. We can help better our own country by helping those in need, especially the children. By helping raise money we can help them get an education, get a home, get healthy, and learn how to be happy.
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Betting on Pentagon, Electric Boat to boost hiring this year
by Ana Radelat January 25, 2016 @ 3:44 pm Updated March 4, 2022 @ 10:49 pm
A virginia-class attack submarine General Dynamics Electric Boat
A Virginia-class submarine General Dynamics Electric Boat
Washington – Confident of the Navy's commitment to its submarine fleets and to a new class of nuclear subs, Electric Boat on Monday said it will add about 840 positions to its Connecticut workforce this year.
The company said it expects to hire about 1,500 new people in Connecticut, but about 660 of these will replace employees who retire or leave the company for other reasons. A subsidiary of General Dynamics, Electric Boat will also hire 300 new workers for its Rhode Island facilities.
Of the 1,500 new employees in Connecticut, about 400 will be in engineering and design and the rest in construction and support, said General Dynamics spokesman Timothy Boulay.
"The positions are mainly for the continued construction of Virginia-class submarines and for design of the Ohio-class replacement ballistic-missile submarine," Boulay said.
Electric Boat's hiring plans for 2016 were released by the company's president, Jeffrey S. Geiger, during its annual legislative meeting in Groton on Monday. The company currently employs about 14,100 people in Connecticut and Rhode Island. It's workforce peaked in Connecticut during the 1980s.
Congress gave Electric Boat a boost by appropriating $5.7 billion in a year-end omnibus bill to continue building at the pace of two Virginia-class submarines each year.
The spending bill also allocated $1.5 billion to move forward on the Ohio-class replacement sub.
This new class of nuclear ballistic-missile submarine, which EB hopes to build, would replace the aging Ohio-class boats and cost as much as $6 billion each.
The Congressional Budget Office said the first submarine could cost $13 billion.
In contrast, the Virginia-class attack submarines, which do not carry ballistic missiles, cost about $2.7 billion apiece.
Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, said the budget for the boats is expected to increase to about $8 billion in the fiscal year 2017 budget.
There was other good news for Electric Boat.
Earlier this month, the Pentagon approved an acquisition decision memo for the Ohio-class replacement submarine that moved the program forward because it allows the Navy to release a request for proposals to design the Ohio-class replacement submarine, also known as the SSBN(X).
General Dynamics and its partner in the construction of Virginia-class submarines, the Huntington Ingalls Industries shipyard in Newport News, Va., are the United States' sole submarine makers.
Courtney said the request for bids on the design contract is expected to be released in March, and the Pentagon is expected to make an award in fall of this year.
Loren Thompson, a defense analyst at the Lexington Institute, said Electric Boat is expected to win that contract.
"Electric Boat was the designer and builder of the very successful Ohio-class, so it's logical that EB will also be the lead for the next generation," he said.
The Congressional Budget office says the development phase of the SSBN(X) could cost as much as $15 billion, with another $88 billion for production.
The Pentagon is struggling to find money for all of its major weapons systems. Yet submarines are such a high priority that Defense Secretary Ashton Carter wants to cut the Navy's program to build Littoral Combat Ships – relatively small vessels designed to operate close to shore – and other weapons programs to invest in subs.
"What this shows is that submarines are going to be a growth industry in the next decade," Thompson said.
In addition, Courtney was successful in establishing a National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund that would pay for the Ohio-class replacement submarines outside of the Navy's shipbuilding budget.
Electric Boat recently purchased a building owned by Pfizer in Groton that Courtney said would be used to work on the SSBN(X) and another contract Electric Boat has with the Navy, the Virginia payload module, which extends the Virginia-class submarine's hull to add 28 Tomahawk cruise missiles or similar weaponry.
Courtney said the announcement of new jobs in Connecticut is warmly welcomed. The state has recently suffered a very public breakup with General Electric, which says it's moving its headquarters from Fairfield to Boston.
"This is like music to Connecticut's ears," Courtney said.
Correction: An earlier version of this story said Electric Board employed 14,100 people in Connecticut, but that figure represents employment in both Connecticut and Rhode Island.
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Ana has written about politics and policy in Washington, D.C.. for Gannett, Thompson Reuters and UPI. She was a special correspondent for the Miami Herald, and a regular contributor to The New York TImes, Advertising Age and several other publications. She has also worked in broadcast journalism, for CNN and several local NPR stations. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Journalism.
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Jacob Gsoedl has a new article over at SearchStorage titled How to add solidstate storage to your enterprise data storage systems.
In his article which includes some commentary by me, Jacob lays out various options on where and how to deploy solid state devices (SSD) in and with enterprise storage systems.
While many vendors have jumped on the latest SSD bandwagon adding flash based devices to storage systems, where and how they implement the technologies varies.
Some vendors take a simplistic approach of qualify flash SSD devices for attachment to their storage controllers similar to how any other Fibre Channel, SAS or SATA hard disk drive (HDD) would be.
Yet others take a more in depth approach including optimizing controller software, firmware or micro code to leverage flash SSD devices along with addressing wear leveling, read and write performance among other capabilities.
Performance is another area where on paper a flash SSD device might appear to be fast and enable a storage system to be faster.
However, systems that are not optimized for higher throughput and or increased IOPs needing lower latency may end up placing restrictions on the number of flash SSD devices or other configuration constraints. Even worse is when expected performance improvements are not realized as after all, fast controllers need fast devices, and fast devices need fast controllers.
RAM and flash based SSD are great enabling technologies for boosting performance, productivity and enabling a green efficient environment however do your homework.
Look at how various vendors implement and support SSD particularly flash based products with enhancements to storage controllers for optimal performance.
Likewise check out the activity of the SNIA Solid State Storage Initiative (SSSI) among other industry trade group or vendor initiatives around enhancing along with best practices for SSD.