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Check Out These Hilarious Old School Letters To Santa
Twitter user R. L. Ripples (@TweetsOfOld) normally posts lines from old newspaper stories. But lately, for Christmas, he's been tweeting letters to Santa from the early 20th century... And, they are HILARIOUS!
See Santa at Kringleville in Waterville Till December 22
A holiday tradition is back again this year in Waterville, Kringleville. Santa and Mrs. Claus are at 93 Main Street most evenings and Saturday and it's free.
The Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Spectacular
If you can drive there to see racing you have to make the drive to see The Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
UVM's 'Santa's Other Workshop' at Marketplace@Augusta
I ran into Santa recently. The United Volunteers of Maine is hosting Santa's OTHER Workshop is located in between Regal Cinemas and Micheal's Crafts at the Marketplace@Augusta.
Santa and his elves will be there Saturday and Sunday December 10th and 11th and then again December 17…
Renee Nelson
Follow Santa as He Gets Ready for His Big Day
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 61st Anniversary of tracking Santa's yuletide journey!
92 Moose- Central Maine's #1 Hit Music Station
Locations to Celebrate Christmas in Maine
It's not hard to find the Christmas spirit in New England, but if you're looking to visit a destination that guarantees a full dose of holiday cheer then these Christmas celebrations are the answer!
World Record Surfing Santa's
In Australia they broke a record for the most Santa Claus's taking a surfing lesson. Retailer RedBallon organized the attempt at Bondi Beach.
School Bans Santa, Thanksgiving And Pledge Of Allegiance
The new principal of PS 169 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, Eujin Jaela Kim has done a politically correct overhaul of the school and much to the dismay of many parents and teachers.
Andy Capwell
After Uproar, Adventure to Santa in New Jersey Mall Will be Free
Three days ago the Cherry Hill Mall in New Jersey announced they would be charging to Santa this Christmas. They wanted parents to pay $35 to $50 to get a picture or video and Santa exhibit for their kids. Parents were not happy. Two days ago, the Mall has changed their mind.
Maine Ranks High On List For States Best Suited For Santa
If Santa Claus ever decided to move away from the North Pole, which U.S. state would best be suited for Santa, Mrs. Claus, the elves and the reindeer?


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Disgraced doctor hopes to return to practice
Susan Gamble
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Published on: January 14, 2019 | Last Updated: January 14, 2019 11:48 PM EST
A former Norfolk doctor is holding out hope that she may one day return to her profession, despite a conviction for drug trafficking and a stint in the penitentiary.
"I would like to maintain at least the opportunity or the option, should I get into stable-enough recovery, that I could potentially return to a healthy practice, obviously with safeguards in place," Sarah McArthur told the discipline committee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Her appearance before the discipline committee last fall was to decide whether McArthur should lose her ability to practise medicine.
McArthur was a family doctor in Brantford and area from 2002 to 2008. She previously had a practice in Waterford.
"When I was healthy, I loved my practice and my patients and I believe I did well," she told the committee.
Her life spiralled out of control in 2009.
Married with four children, McArthur lived on hobby farms in and around Brantford, going to the gym, church and her kids' sporting events.
But, when her marriage broke down, she turned to alcohol and drugs, the committee was told.
According to records released by the college, McArthur was brought to the governing body's attention in 2009 by Brantford police, who warned about possible abuse of narcotics and opioids.
After an investigation, the college put limitations on McArthur's work and she agreed to give up prescribing narcotics.
At the beginning of 2011, she signed an agreement that she would no longer practise medicine.
Then, from 2012 to 2014, while in a relationship with a drug-using former patient, McArthur turned to crime.
She stole a prescription pad from her doctor in London and forged almost 100 prescriptions for large amounts of fentanyl patches and hydromorphone.
With some of the prescriptions in her mother's name, McArthur billed OHIP for almost $3,500 and she traded much of the hydromorphone to get fentanyl for herself. Many of the prescriptions were filled in St. George.
At the end of 2014, McArthur pleaded guilty in a Waterloo court to possessing hydromorphone for the purpose of trafficking, fraud under $5,000, theft under $5,000 and uttering forged documents.
Sixteen months later, the former doctor was taken, weeping, into custody after a judge sentenced her to two years in prison.
After just under eight months, McArthur was released on parole.
Weeks later, she illegally used a narcotic after she developed a dental abscess. She reported herself to her parole officer and was sent back to prison for a further three months.
This time she was released to the recovery centre in North Bay, Ont.
Since then, McArthur has been working on her rehabilitation, her lawyer told the discipline committee. She has been involved in several programs to deal with her addiction and psychiatric conditions.
When she felt as if she was "slipping," McArthur voluntarily put herself back in the North Bay program for a six-week refresher program, the lawyer said.
The committee was told that McArthur was not a practising physician when she committed the crimes for which she was sentenced and she has been honest about her addiction issues.
And McArthur and her lawyer said that, if she is permitted to again practise medicine, the public would be protected because she is bound by signed agreements to not prescribe narcotics.
The former doctor – who said she's been maintaining her medical education through online courses and journal reading – asked for unique consideration from the committee.
"I would love to be able to go back," she said at her hearing.
"The kind of education that I've got through this lived experience over the last number of years, you don't get that in school. I've got a heck of a lot to offer people who have trouble with the same things."
The college counsel said McArthur's criminal convictions and lack of "meaningful remediation" should result in a revocation of her medical certificate and for her to pay costs of more than $10,000.
But McArthur's lawyer asked that she get a two-year suspension and – due to currently subsisting on a disability pension – be assigned no costs.
The committee noted that, over the last decade, McArthur has lost her children, her freedom for a time and her ability to practise her profession.
The five-member panel, citing the unique circumstances where McArthur has been a member of the college but not practising for eight years, agreed to revoke her certificate for two years, maintain the undertakings she's signed not to practise and assign costs of $5,000.
If the day comes when McArthur gives the college notice that she wants to return to medicine, she must prove she's clinically stable and in recovery, be subject to ongoing monitoring of her health, and prove her medical knowledge and skill.
SGamble@postmedia.com
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Q: Wizard Using Disintegrate Weapon Choice I am a Wizard trying to gear up for Act 2 of Inferno.  My preferred damage spell is Disintegrate  (used in conjunction with Magic Weapon and Venom Hydra and Archon). I have been reading up on weapon speed (http://us.battle.net/d3/en/forum/topic/3424908246).
From this I gather that Disintegrate is one of the few spells that benefit from a faster weapon speed.  (On a side note, if I am wrong about that please explain why.)  It is unclear to me why exactly this is true.  (And if anyone can succinctly explain that, it would be nice.)
My current DPS with Magic Weapon and a two hander with 0.9 attacks per second is 24,312.
Which stat on a 1 hander should I be primarily interested in besides DPS?
Does 1.35 attacks per second matter much over 1.30 attacks per second?
Would getting a weapon with 10% attack speed be a huge bonus if it had the same DPS as another weapon?
Thanks for your advice.

A: On the contrary, Disintegrate is one of the spells that is best with a slow weapon.
When using Disintegrate as your primary damage source, you are arcane power constrained - that is to say, your DPS suffers every time you run out of arcane power and have to stop disintegrate-ing.
The advantage a slower weapon brings, is that they consume less arcane power per second. Arcane Power is used every "tick", and since slower weapons have more time between ticks, you wind up with less arcane power per second, even though your DPS isn't affected. (Many small ticks vs. several larger ticks will give the same damage).
The general theory is "Pick the weapon with the highest Damage stat", and that should be your primary consideration. Weapon speed is useful to optimize for, but shouldn't be the primary consideration when picking weapons.

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Prisca \p-ris-ca, pr(i)-sca\ as a girl's name is a variant of Priscilla (Latin), and the meaning of Prisca is "ancient, venerable". The baby name Prisca sounds like Borsca and Boriska. Other similar baby names are Parissa, Parisa, Prissy, Prisila, Priscila and Pris.


Inspired in Janis Joplin's music "Best of The Best Gold", Janis floor lamp recovers the golden jazz spirit of the 60's.
Covered by a golden bath, this entrance floor lamp was designed to make a powerful statement with its mid-century modern design. With almost 67 inches, Janis is 100% handmade in brass, boasting a high quality craftsmanship. This tall standing lamp fits beautifully in a modern entryway or in a classic living room corner, since it is an excellent match for both contemporary and classic decors.


Will began his consulting career by gathering data and developing the necessary information used in Toler Company's client-portfolios on a variety of industrial, commercial, and residential properties. This process allows Will to continue to develop relationships between both clients and appraisal districts through his on-site consulting, research, and data-processing. Will regularly corresponds with the counties, taxing entities and assessors on behalf of Toler Company's clients. He also has experience representing clients in a variety of meetings such as formal & informal ARB Hearings, mediations and arbitrations.


New double-pane windows give you a variety of incentives for homeowners in Newport, one being improved energy efficiency. No matter if you're exploring online or with an associate at a showroom, energy efficiency is a critical factor in the purchasing process for replacement windows. Double-pane windows are a great choice if you're searching for increased efficiency.
Clean the exterior and interior portion of your glass to be sure that the condensation or fog you're seeing is in between the glass, not on the glass.
If you realize that the moisture is in fact between the glass, you can contact the manufacturer to decide if you can make a warranty claim.
Depending on the age of your windows and the conditions causing the leak, it may make sense to start searching for replacement windows. Insulation is one of the most important features of your windows, and if that is inhibited it can impact your heating and cooling bills. Come by the Pella Windows and Doors showroom in Newport to speak with one of our pros and decide what your next steps should be. You can also call us at 401-314-0814 or schedule an appointment with us online to determine what to do next.


Those who have been following the Marvel Cinematic Universe over its last ten years know how Marvel likes to use the comics to help promote upcoming movies. Generally if they're introducing a new character or team, you'll see a push for them in comics beginning at least eighteen months from the movie release. That's why Marvel is reprinting Neil Gaiman's The Eternals this August and they're being mentioned in the comics again.
Today Marvel's September 2018 solicitations came out and there's another big reprint that should catch your eye. They're issuing a new printing of Avengers Forever.
This is interesting because Avengers Forever tells the story of the team traveling through time and encountering different versions of the Avengers in different time periods, which is what the plot of Avengers 4 is rumored to deal with.
The original Avengers Forever story line was twenty years ago in the comics, so this December would mark the 20th anniversary of the release. It's just awfully convenient that Marvel is reprinting the series in the lead up to a movie that may have similar themes to it.


Hunan University is seeking for two full-time instructors to teach English to students.
2) If working overtime, overtime rate will be provided.
6000 RMB -10000RMB (1200 CAD – 2000CAD) per month, depending on workload, experience and skills.
Please send a resume to jdeng1@ualberta.ca. A job interview will be arranged for those who are on the short list.


Irene Aguilar :: Lane Enterprises, Inc.
At Lane Enterprises, the McDonald's on K42 is the testing ground for most new General Managers.
It's a busy store, with a loyal customer base that regularly order more food than other locations. It's the restaurant that tested the skills of Irene Aguilar.
Irene worked and received her Associates degree from Butler County Community College, after which she became a General Manager at K42. A year later she moved to South Seneca.
Irene served as a General Manager at South Seneca for two years and did an amazing job, leading to her promotion to Supervisor in December.
To Irene, having four stores under her management and working alongside Alexis was a natural step.
Those different situations allow Irene to continue to grow into her new role, and she couldn't be more excited.


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Admission and financial aid are competitive. In order to focus faculty attention and resources, the graduate program will enroll a maximum of 19 fully-funded Ph.D. students, which translates to approximately two to four new graduate students per year. These students will be generously funded with a Graduate Teaching or Research Assistantship and a University Tuition Scholarship for five years. University Tuition Scholarships are service-free awards that pay all or part of tuition costs. The following graduate awards are normally supplemented by a full University Tuition Scholarship, which usually includes student health insurance coverage: University Fellowships, Graduate Teaching Assistantships, Graduate Research Assistantships, Traineeships, and Teacher Training Awards. The Teaching Assistantships (TA) and Research Assistantships (RA) provide our anthropology graduate students with essential training in pedagogy, research, and the ethical practices of our discipline. The support provided by Vanderbilt University is among the best available in anthropology programs in North America.
Transfer credits may reduce the number of semesters of funding. Continued funding is conditional on very satisfactory performance in course work, TA/RA duties, a passing grade on the comprehensive exams, and successful defense of the dissertation proposal (this is the Qualifying Exam). Students must also secure a Graduate Advisory Committee (GAC) by the end of the second semester; the GAC is comprised of the adviser and two other faculty members. To maintain funding, the student must also secure a Ph.D. committee at least one month before defending the dissertation proposal (i.e., before taking the Qualifying Exam). The Ph.D committee consists of a minimum of four faculty members (including one from outside of the department). According to Graduate School rules, the Qualifying Exam (dissertation proposal defense) should be completed by the fourth year.
Many of our graduate students also earn competitive University Fellowships, University research and travel grants, and University conference travel grants. All graduate students are also required to apply for external funding to support their research endeavors. Vanderbilt Anthropology graduate students have been very successful in securing external grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Wenner-Gren, Fulbright, Fulbright-Hayes, Social Science Research Council (SSRC), Ford Foundation, PEO, American Association of University Women, Sigma Xi, and Lewis and Clark, among many others.
Graduate awards and research funding
Writing grant proposals and successfully obtaining research funding are critical to the profession of anthropology. These are important components of a student's graduate education at Vanderbilt. We expect students to learn to compose effective proposals and to seek their own research funding throughout their graduate education. A student is expected to apply for at least one source of grants for graduate support or research during his or her first two years in the program.
Graduate Support:
Students are strongly encouraged to apply for external funding (e.g., a National Science Foundation 3-year Graduate Fellowship [NSF-GRFP] or a Ford Foundation pre-doctoral Fellowship) for their graduate studies before or during their first year at Vanderbilt. The content and form of the proposal will be discussed with the student's primary adviser and the DGS.
Summer Research:
As part of their graduate training and in preparation for their dissertation projects, students are expected to regularly conduct summer research projects. It is the student's responsibility to seek funding for these projects. Vanderbilt University offers several competitive awards for summer research, and there are also external sources of support (see below). After having successfully obtained an on-campus award and completed the proposed research, the student will submit a 2-page written report of the research project to his/her advisory and advisory committee. This document should summarize the project and its findings.
Dissertation:
It is the student's responsibility to obtain funding for his/her dissertation research. Students may work on faculty-sponsored research projects if so decided by the faculty member. However, working on a faculty-sponsored project involves certain obligations and conditions, which are to be discussed by the student and faculty member prior to the field research.
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Travel Grants for Conferences
The Graduate School Travel Grant provides funding for travel to present papers at professional conferences.
The Graduate Student Council Travel Grant also provides more limited funding to present the results of personal research.
Summer Research Grants
The CLAS Travel and Research Awards can fund summer travel and/or language study in Latin America.
College of Arts and Sciences Summer Research Grants.
Dissertation Grants
The Robert Penn Warren Fellowship provides a year of non-service funding for graduate students who are working full-time on their dissertation.
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IIE - Fulbright
National Science Foundation - Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences
The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research
Fulbright-Hayes
PEO Scholar Award
AAUW
Dumbarton Oaks Pre-Columbian Studies Dissertation Fellowship
Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research
VU College of Arts and Sciences links to Fellowship and Grant Opportunities
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This combination seems to have been made so charming, but in fact it was thought to keep harmony in the costume, since its colors, to its lightweight parts in cotton, and the white tennis shoes of canvas, all thought to a look nice ride and comfortable.
The red is the key color here, its combination with the blue of the shirt and the greenish hue of the pants and it was not by chance, these two colors are complementary are broken down in relation to the red. To understand this better, take a circle, a color wheel, select the red and then note the two colors that are next to the green, its complementary color. Use this type of composition is a little more complicated for us mortals, and requires a quick consultation to Disk "Newton" to know if all is right the same.
Talk about the style of the pieces is rain in the wet: casual clothes, in the top we have lightweight cotton below waist jeans with spandex, that is not so bulky and is more malleable, in addition to white tennis shoes without socks combined with the bars bent to ensure the freshness of the combo.
A twill pants, linen or cotton in the same tone, will work as well as. The shirt can also be short sleeve, mainly on days when the thermometers hit up there, in fact a bermuda on the same colour can serve as a replacement.
The shoes were dark brown leather, or something more like a shoe, this look is not gives a lot of space for shoes heavy.
Try other fabrics, if the temperature rise, shorten the parts also applies in this case.
For the kids – Close the shirt can help elongate the silhouette, but swap the shirt for a striped would be even better.
For the chubby – Stripe vertical are better than the chess and beware of pants that is tight, would prefer a model straight.


I was hesitating whether or not to do yet another pregnancy diary. I've been pretty great about neglecting this blog the past year, and life isn't exactly going to be slowing down anytime soon. I so love having Sam's and Charlie's pregnancies documented though. So much I would have forgotten without it. It's been nice to be able to look back and know kind of what to expect, since all my pregnancies have been so similar. So here we go again! I'm not sure if I'll be as on top of it this time around, but I'll do my best.
I never even did an official pregnancy announcement on here, so here it is. I'M PREGNANT! Due July 21st, 2016.
I've been just as sick as always. Medication helped some, and at 12 weeks I'm through the worst of it. Thank you Lord! I still have a ways to go before feeling good, but I'm grateful to be at this point.
I can't say enough how thankful I am to have gotten (and am still getting) so much help from my and Dean's family. They have been taking turns keeping the boys, and my mom and sisters have helped with getting groceries and doing some housework. I don't know how I would have made it through without their help!
My sweet boys have been coping so well having their life turned upside down for 7 weeks now. They are super excited for this baby though. Sam likes to yell, "HI BABY!" at my tummy, and they all want it to be a girl (don't we all!). I asked why they wanted a girl, and Sam says, "Because boys are too crazy!" He's got that right!
I don't know where to start with how amazing Dean has been. I can't think about it without wanting to cry. He gets the boys fed and dressed and off to where they need to be for that day. Some days it's bringing them to work with him and handling both at the same time. He keeps the house picked up and laundry going. He goes to the grocery store every few days to make sure there is food in the house that I feel like eating. Which at this point changes quite often. He has been extremely supportive and encouraging, and only makes fun of me a little while I cry all the time at anything. All the while working full time keeping his crazy business going. Saying I am so grateful for him doesn't even begin to explain it.
The roller coaster of emotions I've had so far has been overwhelming. I try very hard to stay positive and not to complain. I am able to get pregnant, and I got to hear my baby's strong heartbeat for the first time yesterday! Once the extreme morning sickness finally goes away for good I have wonderful, healthy pregnancies and quick, beautiful births, and I am hopeful this one will be no different. I am so blessed to have the help and support I do that allows me to be pretty much bed/couch ridden for a couple of months while my focus is 100% on keeping myself and the baby alive. It's something that is hard to understand without going through it, but none of it is enjoyable. (Besides of course the fact that the reason I'm feeling like this is because I'm making a baby.) Especially since you feel like complete crap the whole time. My desire to be able to care for my family to my fullest potential is so strong. I can't wait until I can get up early with my kids again and make us a nourishing breakfast. To teach them and see them learn something new every day. To be able to leave the house to see friends or get to the gym. To be able to provide a good meal for my husband when he gets home after a 10 hour work day, and then have him hold me tight without my stomach hurting. To be able to snuggle with my children without the lingering smell of food on them making me want to vomit. Not being able to do any of that for 7 weeks now makes me feel completely useless, and it's an awful feeling.
Another thing I need to mention is I have never been so grateful for my ever gradually growing relationship with the Lord. I've learned a lot about who God is the past 8 months (thank you D Group!) and have had my eye's opened a little bit more at the sin in my life. I have spent many sleepless nights in bed not knowing how to feel. Going back and forth between feeling self pity and then guilt and being reminded that he is a good Father who sees me in my suffering. For being able to cry out to Him how hard it is to have lost so much control over my life, but then being able to repent and give it all over to Him and know that he's got it all anyway. It's amazing how many times where I finally just break down after a real rough patch and am feeling so hopeless only to wake up and have a much better day.
No bump pictures yet, because there is no bump. Soon enough I'm sure it'll pop right out!


We've had some gloomy, rainy weekends lately, so I pulled out my macro lens and proceeded to concoct my own photography opportunities. I've often admired macro shots on 500px and I decided to try to re-create some of my favorite water droplet macro photography images.
A cosmos flower lends itself well to this type of image. I used a spray bottle to mist some dew on some cat grass (no, I didn't get permission from Whiskey first!) A set of third-hand tools helped position the grass and the flower properly for the refraction.
Next I took one of my favorite butterfly photos (the same one I used as a basis for my butterfly cross-stitch) and used it for the water refraction effect. This image is best viewed large, and it's cool, but I'm not sure I've yet achieved my desired effect. Maybe I'll try again on the next rainy day!
Rich walked in while I was processing this image on my screen. His jaw dropped as he realized he was viewing the center of the tiny flower next to my camera. Yep, there's a ton of detail in the center of a pansy. Almost like a hidden little cave.
Golden Dream. View larger on 500px.
This was a lot of fun. Don't be surprised to see more macro shots in my future!
Wow! The last one is over the top. You should consider submitting that one in a macro contest. Outstanding!!


My pick ups from the Midwest Gaming Classic. I got some great deals!
Got these beauties from Tynstar!
Puts me at needing under 100 Sega CD games.
@Bear - awesome pick ups! Looks like a fun show with all them pinballs!
@shaggy - I didn't realize you were so into Sega CD. That's awesome! I really liked Rise of the Dragon. It's like Shadowgate and Blade Runner had a baby.
Sega CD is my second favorite system. I love that system a lot. I remember renting Rise of the Dragon from Blockbusters and loving it. It's a great point and click like game, like you said in the vein of Shadowgate.
Got these along with several controllers and systems.


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Amanda Music BA (Hons)
My online blog for the BA(Hons) Music
Part 1 Exploring Rhythms
Part 2 Exploring Melody and Scales
Part 3 – Rounds, descants, polyphony
Part 4 – Exploring Counterpoint
Part 5 -Exploring Harmony
Listening Log
Independent Listening
Independent Reading
Learning Log Page 15
Symphony Fantastique
Exercise – using notes taken from http://www.hberlioz.com/Scores/fantas.htm
A ball The artist finds himself in the most diverse situations in life, in the tumult of a festive party, in the peaceful contemplation of the beautiful sights of nature, yet everywhere, whether in town or in the countryside, the beloved image keeps haunting him and throws his spirit into confusion.
The events in the second movement are conveyed using strings and harp to begin with, the strings are used to give a delicacy to the movement. Combined with the strings it can convey birdsong and feelings of nature – water running, animals playing. These are then used effectively in a waltz which sounds so happy that you feel that he is in the midst of the waltz enjoying himself but then you get that little frisson of melancholia which to me conveys that the image of his unrequited love has just broken through into his thoughts and he is temporarily sidetracked before he is transported back to what he was doing. The movement ends quite gaily in the waltz style.
March to the scaffoldConvinced that his love is spurned, the artist poisons himself with opium. The dose of narcotic, while too weak to cause his death, plunges him into a heavy sleep accompanied by the strangest of visions. He dreams that he has killed his beloved, that he is condemned, led to the scaffold and is witnessing his own execution. The procession advances to the sound of a march that is sometimes sombre and wild, and sometimes brilliant and solemn, in which a dull sound of heavy footsteps follows without transition the loudest outbursts. At the end of the march, the first four bars of the idée fixe reappear like a final thought of love interrupted by the fatal blow.
Very dour brass is used to start this movement and then comes what I think are maybe the cellos and double basses combined with the deep sounding of woodwind. These convey a heaviness which is a sleepy feeling but the pizzicato strings could be the visions interrupting his poisonous sleep. The procession is heavy on strings and brass but then quite brings with strings which make it lighter, almost elegiac, the footsteps are represented by the timpani and then at the end is the motif coming in, the unrequited love turns up before he is executed in his dream.
Does Berlioz succeed in conveying his narrative to music. Yes I do think that. If I were reading the programme notes and listening to the piece for the first time I would be able to feel the feelings coming through in the various instruments
Music 1 From Present to Past
Part 1 Music Today
Part 2 Twentieth Century Music
Part 3 – Nineteenth century innovations
Part 4 – The Classical Style
Part 5 Ars Nova,Renaissance and Baroque Music
Music and Reading Logs


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Q: Authenticating to Calendar with Python gdata and oAuth 2 I'm migrating a Python application from oAuth 1 to oAuth 2 that reads a user's Google
calendar feed.

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*With oAuth 1:
My app would open a browser were user can authenticate with his GMail
account and authorize access, and my app would obtain a user_token,
user_secret for that user, then authenticate to the calendar feed:
client = gdata.calendar.client.CalendarClient(source='test')
client.auth_token = gdata.gauth.OAuthHmacToken(app_key,
         app_secret,user_token,user_secret,gdata.gauth.ACCESS_TOKEN)

This token, secret pair would be long lived.

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*With oAuth 2:
I registered my app in the Google API console and obtained the oAuth 2
client_id and client_secret, and modified the app to request the
user's access_token, refresh_token from https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/token
For the GData lib, I applied the gauth.py patch specified here:
http://codereview.appspot.com/4440067/
This access_token is short lived.
I played a little bit with the code posted here http://codereview.appspot.com/4440067/
and works ok.
My questions:
-I am obtaining access_token, refresh_token via a curl call from my
app, and I can successfully retrieve both. However, when I apply it to
this code:
    token =
    gdata.gauth.OAuth2Token(client_id=client_id,client_secret=client_secret',
                           scope='https://www.google.com/calendar/
    feeds',user_agent='calendar-cmdline-sample/1.0')
    uri = token.generate_authorize_url()
    token.get_access_token(access_token)

It gives me:
Traceback (most recent call last):
 File "<stdin>", line 1, in <module>
 File "/Library/Python/2.6/site-packages/gdata/gauth.py", line 1267,
in get_access_token
   raise OAuth2AccessTokenError(error_msg)
gdata.gauth.OAuth2AccessTokenError

-Assuming I can successfully do the above, I can save the access/refresh tokens in a DB. Using python gdata lib, how can I use refresh_token to request another access_token (hence not having to ask the user every time they use the app to authorize access to it)
Thanks much in advance!
M

A: Marchie,
I don't see the rest of your stack trace, but can give three particular issues with corresponding solutions that will solve your overall problem.
Problem I: The value redirect_uri is not set on the object.
Note how the body of the request is specified in get_access_token:
body = urllib.urlencode({
  'grant_type': 'authorization_code',
  'client_id': self.client_id,
  'client_secret': self.client_secret,
  'code': code,
  'redirect_uri': self.redirect_uri,
  'scope': self.scope
  })

This depends on the redirect_uri property being set on the object to the value that was originally set in generate_authorize_url. So, after reconstructing the token by calling
token = gdata.gauth.OAuth2Token(...)

you will simply need to set the redirect URI:
token.redirect_uri = 'http://path/that/you/set'

Problem II: The default value of redirect_uri is incorrect (more specifically, deprecated).
Since you called generate_authorize_url with no arguments, the default value for redirect_uri was used, which is currently oob. As the OAuth 2.0 docs state, the oob is not among the supported values (it has been deprecated).
If you are indeed using an Installed Application, you will need to instead set it to
token.redirect_uri = 'urn:ietf:wg:oauth:2.0:oob'

In addition, when you call generate_authorize_url to get the initial token, you will need to use this as a keyword parameter
url = token.generate_authorize_url(redirect_uri='urn:ietf:wg:oauth:2.0:oob')

Problem III: You are calling get_access_token with the incorrect value (also one that hasn't been instantiated in your code snippet).
You should either call this with a string value of the code you receive after authorizing or with a dictionary that has 'code' as a key.
This can be done via the following:
import atom.http_core

# Page the user is redirected to after authorizing
redirected_page = 'http://path/that/you/set?code=RANDOM-CODE'
uri = atom.http_core.ParseUri(redirected_page)

# uri.query is a dictionary with the query string as key, value pairs
token.get_access_token(uri.query)

Post Script: The author of the patch also published a blog post on using the patch. (Note there is a typo in the post when the keyword redirect_url is used instead of redirect_uri in the generate_authorize_url function.)


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Q: EmbeddedId with foreign key I am trying to have Composite Primary Key with Reference to Another table.  I saw many  topics, but no answers works in my case.
In my database the columns are correctly created by foreign key for owner_id was not added. So I can add new record even when employee doesn't exist.
I use SQLLite as database
Class a:
@Column(name = "filename", unique = true)
private String filename;

@EmbeddedId
private TimeSheetID id;

@MapsId("owner_id")
@JoinColumn(name = "owner_id", referencedColumnName = "employee_id")
@ManyToOne
private EmployeeeEntity employee;

Class B
public class TimeSheetID implements Serializable{

    private static final long serialVersionUID = 7469844076039968866L;

    @Column(nullable = false, name = "period")
    private String period;

    @Column(nullable = false, name = "owner_id")
    private String ownerId;

    // …

}

Class C
@Column(nullable = false)
public String getName() {
    return name;
}

@Id
@Column(name = "employee_id")
public String getEmployeeID() {
    return employeeID;
}

@Column(nullable = false)
public String getBusinessUnit() {
    return businessUnit;
}

A: You were quite close.
Instead of using a column name in the @MapsId annotation you should use the class field name which corresponds to that foreign key:
@MapsId("ownerId")
@ManyToOne
private EmployeeeEntity employee;

Also as the @Column is already specified in the @Embeddable you do not need to specify it again. There referencedColumnName also is not needed as your are pointing to the targets id field, which is choosen by the persistent provider by default.


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Effective as of May 25, 2018, the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") imposes strict regulations on the way companies collect, record, organize, store or disclose (collectively, "process") certain personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") that is received in the US from the European Economic Area ("EEA"). Any business that provides goods or services, regardless of whether there is a payment for such goods or services and regardless of where such business is geographically located, and that collects Personal Information of an EU resident who is physically located in the EU at the time of collection, must be GDPR compliant. Collection of information relating to an EU citizen who is outside of the EU when the Personal Information is collected does not subject a business to GDPR. Listed below are GDPR's major initiatives that data processors—including American companies—should be particularly mindful of when adhering to the new legislation:
In order to process Personal Information, the collector must obtain valid consent. In order to be valid under GDPR, consent must be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous. Consent may not be a prior condition to using the website or services. If the user is to sign or assent to a written declaration, the terms must be in clear and plain language and easily accessible. Further, the user should have the right to withdraw their consent at any time.
Consent can be achieved by acceptance of a Privacy Policy or Terms of Service; however, these agreements require "active opt-ins". The pre-selected opt-in boxes are invalid and there must also exist a clear separate consent for every use of data. For example, consent for the service provider's cookies and consent for another third-party's cookies must be displayed independently in a discernible manner.
Notification of Data Breach
Data processors must report data breaches to a supervisory authority within 72 hours of learning of the breach. The report must include what data was impacted, the likely consequences to follow and how the issue will be addressed moving forward.
Access and the Right to be Forgotten
EU residents may have the right to request a copy of their personal data held by a data processor. Additionally, EU residents can request their data be deleted without undue delay if they meet one of the requirements listed in Article 17. These requirements include, but are not limited to, personal data that is processed but is no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were processed, consent was not initially provided to process the data, the personal data was unlawfully processed, or the data processor has no legitimate grounds for processing the data. Further, in some cases, companies may be obligated to take steps to get third parties or other processors to erase the data as well.
Third Parties and Parties
If a company transfers Personal Data to third-party agents or service providers, or if its website, mobile application or service uses plug-ins or connects to any third-party services, those third parties must be GDPR compliant. Under certain circumstances, companies may remain liable for the acts of its third-party agents or service providers for their handling of EEA Personal Data that the company transfers to them.
Certain data processors will need to appoint a Data Protection Officer ("DPO") if they are a public body or if they monitor certain data subjects on a large scale, which can include tracking user behavior. DPO's must advise data processors and employees of their obligations with respect to GDPR and also understand the inherent risks associated with data processing operations. Further they must maintain an expertise with respect to the protection of personal data, be reachable by data users, fully cooperate with supervisory authority and have the necessary resources to carry out the job.
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule ("COPPA"), imposes requirements on websites that collect information on children that are under 13 years of age. COPPA specifically requires that parental consent be given for the collection or use of any personal information from children under the age of 13. Consent can be achieved through many methods such as a personal video conference, by postal mail or electronic signature via email. Similarly, GDPR has an expanded requirement whereby parental consent is necessary to collect personal information from children up to age 16. However, member states may provide by their state law for a lower age as long as the age is not lower than 13. The controller of the online service or site is also required to make viable efforts to receive parental consent.
The consequences of GDPR non-compliance can be significant, with financial penalties of up to the greater of 20 million Euros or 4% of the company's revenues.
Fortunately, the European Commission and the US Department of Commerce have reached an agreement on a framework for transfers of Personal Information to the United States from the European Union. The EU-US Privacy Shield does not guarantee GDPR compliance, but it does provide a framework to facilitate transfers that would otherwise not be permitted under applicable EU law. The EU-US Privacy Shield is voluntary and is not a requirement of GDRP compliance.
It is vital for every US business that is or may be collecting data in European markets to understand and address GDPR compliance—and ensure all of its employees are engaged participants in the compliance strategy. Only time will tell how strict regulators will be, but knowledge of your data, where it is going, and what is required will equip companies to navigate the new and significant EU regulations.
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/some/local/directory/" -- the failure described below still occurs.
-9" to make them die.
discovered that the first day on which this problem occurs is May 17.
them.  I'd suggest removing USE_PIPES from OpenSSH for Cygwin.


It's been a while since Katy Perry has done, well, anything really. The pop culture world has been dominated by a girl who likes to swing on heavy balls used primarily for demolition and a handful of sisters from LA who just can't stay out of the sidebar of shame.
However, a recent beef with Taylor Swift (apparently) and a little incident at one of her concerts involving a fan and her mobile phone have got people talking about her again. But we're only interested in the latter.
Said incident happened at the Melbourne chapter of her Prismatic Tour, and saw her whip one of her fan's phones out of her hand while she was messaging her boyfriend. I'm not sure what exactly happened prior to this, but it turned out the dude was bitching about Katy Perry, and she wasn't up for letting it go.
I'm assuming he wasn't expecting the response, which to be honest, if I was him, I'd have been extremely proud of.
And yes, the message was received. Loud, clear and read.


On 5 September 2013, the Government of Vietnam through Decree No. 102/2013/ND-CP issued new regulations for foreigners working in Vietnam. All work permits issued before the Decree takes effect shall remain valid and do not need to be re-registered. The Decree comes into effect on 1 November 2013.
Employers must annually submit a report of their needs for foreign workers for the year to the Chairman of the local People's Committee, also detailing the functions which Vietnamese employees are not able to perform. The Chairman will issue an approval for every position where the employer is allowed to recruit an expatriate. Maximum term of a work permit is 2 years, which can be renewed.
The Decree provides for more cases in which foreigners are exempt from requiring a permit to work in Vietnam.


With the 'go green' movement under way, we thought it best to feature a company that uses sustainable materials in their wood products and creations in this post instead of the content we usually offer to our readers. After all, we are talking about preserving our natural resources and helping combat global warming.
IC Wood is a start-up company based in upstate New York that specializes in the manufacture of hollow logs, wood cylinders, and log rounds from all-natural wood. The company believes in the philosophy that real wood IS better and that there can never be a substitute for it, thus the passion to create real hollow log and hollow wood products for the consumption of anyone and everyone needing it.
The company specializes in a number of products, all made from wood that is upcycled, recycled, or re-purposed – wood that would either only end up in landfills or ground to mulch. Having developed technology that allows for the removal of a tree's rounded layers, the company is able to produce their products with less waste and debris.
At present, they deal with Zoo Animal Enrichment (puzzle feeders, hollows, natural nesting), Animal Furniture (cat tree, dog house, pet cave, natural retreat), Nesting Boxes (hornbill, porcupine, etc…), Garden Planters (with plastic insert or natural), Natural Child Playgrounds (child parks), Architectural Support Members including Pillars and Columns, Specialty Lumber /Staves/Furniture/Building Members, Drum shells, Slit Drums, and Hollow log caskets among others.
Well for one, their products are unique in such a way that they re-use, and upcycle otherwise discarded wood logs and hollows. This is quite important as much of the lumber sold in the market today is 'too refined' in the sense that too much of the wood goes to waste instead of being wisely used. Just imagine how much of the actual wood is stripped off in order to produce those planks you can purchase at the local hardware store and you'll get a general idea.
The next time you think about using wood hollows or cylinders or anything related, we recommend you contact these guys first. It doesn't hurt to ask, and you may end up having a better deal than what you can get from the more commercial manufacturers out there.
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Introducing the 2020 Kia Soul. This 4 door, 5 passenger hatchback is ready to drive off the showroom floor! Smooth gearshifts are achieved thanks to the efficient 4 cylinder engine, providing a spirited, yet composed ride and drive. Kia prioritized comfort and style by including: a leather steering wheel, an outside temperature display, power door mirrors, lane departure warning, power windows, rear wipers, and cruise control. Storage solutions are integrated throughout the interior, demonstrating thoughtful attention to detail. For drivers who enjoy the natural environment, a power moon roof allows an infusion of fresh air. Audio features include an AM/FM radio, and 6 speakers, enhancing the audio experience throughout the interior. Kia also prioritized safety and security by including: head curtain airbags, front side impact airbags, traction control, brake assist, and 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS. Various mechanical systems are monitored by electronic stability control, keeping you on your intended path. We have the vehicle you've been searching for at a price you can afford. Please don't hesitate to give us a call.


"We ought to recognize that we are facing a global phenomenon which exceeds the competence of any one community or country. In order to eliminate it, we need a mobilization comparable in size to that of the phenomenon itself. For this reason I urgently appeal to all men and women of good will, and all those near or far, including the highest levels of civil institutions, who witness the scourge of contemporary slavery, not to become accomplices to this evil, not to turn away from the sufferings of our brothers and sisters, our fellow human beings, who are deprived of their freedom and dignity."
In December 2014, IJM president and founder Gary Haugen traveled to the Vatican to witness the signing of a declaration to end slavery by 2020, an initiative of the Global Freedom Network which was founded by Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Caterbury Justin Welby, and Andrew Forrest, founder of the Walk Free Foundation. The declaration was signed by more than 10 global faith leaders committed to ending this crime against humanity.
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Naples Premier Member-owned Luxury, Private Golf Club Community!
Audubon Country Club Naples FL private golf community featuring 410 luxury homes on 755 acres. Nearly 60% of Audubon is reserved for natural preserve and lakes, it is also a certified Audubon Sanctuary. 28 lakes, bald eagles, other wildlife and hundreds of acres of untouched nature make this a unique private club.
The community is divided into two sections – club side and bayside. The bayside consists of 157 luxury single-family homes. The club side offers 182 luxury single-family homes and 36 condominium.
Members of the Audubon Country Club enjoy activities other than golf including; tennis, croquet, swimming, and fitness. The recently renovated clubhouse boasts 35,000 sq.ft. offering golf course views and providing casual to gourmet dining.
The centerpiece of the Audubon Country Club is the 18-hole championship golf course designed by Joe Lee opened in 1989. The course is 6700 yards and offers five sets of tees, enabling you to choose the length that best suits your game. Because there is a maximum of 335 members, finding tee times is quite easy.
The Audubon teaching staff will help you lower your handicap or just have more fun. They can work with you to lower your handicap, overhaul your swing or refine your short game.
And the fully-stocked golf shop offers everything from clubs and balls to clothes and shoes. And they'll special order what they don't have!
This very active member-owned club offers scheduled golf, including; couples golf, monthly tournaments, weekly events for women, club championships, member-guest weekends and one-day outings.
Best of all, Audubon is a Troon Prive Club which entitles members to special benefits. Including; access to daily-fee, resort, and private clubs worldwide (ie: Trump Turnberry in Scotland and Ocean Club in the Bahamas). Advanced tee times, guest privileges, golf instructional opportunities and much more!
Audubon offers three dining options; the Grill Room and main Dining Room in the clubhouse and the Courtside Cafe. The Grill Room is upscale casual for lunch and dinner with a long, fully-stocked crescent bar. The Main Dining Room is the venue for club events. It offers a diverse dinner menu that changes seasonally and a Sunday brunch Buffet. Both clubhouse dining rooms feature panoramic views of the lake and golf course. The Courtside Cafe is adjacent to the pool and tennis courts and offers poolside service. The cafe serves tennis players, the pool crowd, golfers making the turn and members looking for a casual lunch.
Audubon is home to the only full-size private croquet courts in Naples. WTwo expertly maintained croquet lawns play host to some of the sport's most competitive tournaments nationwide. Audubon is a member of the United States Croquet Association.
Eight lighted Har-Tru tennis courts await the tennis enthusiast at Audubon. Their great staff with a USPTA Tennis Professional, provide all levels of instruction, individual, and team league play.
A state-of-the-art fitness center features a professionally trained staff to meet the health and fitness needs of Audubon members.
Members enjoy the opportunity to get in a great lap workout in a 25 meter Olympic-sized pool. Heated to 85 degrees F year-round, it's depth is 4 to 6 feet.
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SUPPOSE YOU RETIRED at age 65 and you knew it would all be over at 85. That would make generating retirement income relatively easy: You might spend 1/20th of your savings in year one, 1/19th in year two and so on. Problem is, there's a decent chance you will live beyond 85. That is where longevity insurance can help.
Longevity insurance, also called a deferred income annuity, is essentially an annuity that pays lifetime income starting at some future date. Because there's no guarantee that you will live that long, let alone collect a lot of income if you do, this has the potential to be a relatively low-cost way of dealing with longevity risk. For every $100 you invest in a deferred income annuity at age 65, you might receive $40 to $60 a year of income starting at age 85. For a precise quote, go to Fidelity.com/gie, ImmediateAnnuities.com, IncomeSolutions.com or myAbaris.com. You could use perhaps 15% of your savings to purchase longevity insurance that kicks in once you turn age 85. Meanwhile, you might spend down the other 85% of your savings between now and age 85 using the strategy described in the first paragraph.
You can buy pure longevity insurance that pays only if you live to the specified age. But many folks, fearful they will die without getting any money back from their insurance purchase, opt for various guarantees. These guarantees carry a cost, which is paid in the form of lower future income.
Don't like the idea of longevity insurance? You could designate 15% or 20% of your portfolio for the post-age 85 period. If you live that long and you're in good health, you might at that juncture use this money to buy an immediate fixed annuity. If your health isn't so good, you could simply spend down your remaining savings. What if you don't live until age 85? The money could make a handsome inheritance.


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Mr. Frazier Stowers Interview
By on March 2, 2017
Jamie Woo '19
Woodberry's cold winter is heated up with future tigers hungering to enter the Forest. Frazier Stowers' 04, a former prefect, came back to Woodberry in 2016 to serve as the director of admissions. I interviewed Mr. Stowers some questions that the Woodberry community and future new boys might be interested.
(Quotes are shortened or modified for conciseness)
What qualities of future tigers are you looking for?
" I understand that a majority of our applicants come from middle school experiences,
From Left to Right: Frazier Stowers '04, Eli Drake '20
coming from various backgrounds. Some may have opportunities that others may have not…such as after school clubs, athletics, or fine arts. Wherever they are coming from, we seek boys who has shown academic success and growth, along with spreading a positive influence within the school community. We also hope that applicants reach out in pursuit to some passion that they have or starting to have. It can be anything…playing the violin, being part of a boy scout…any unique experience to pursue an interest of theirs! We wish future boys could discover how Woodberry can be a perfect place for them to grow and develop as a person."
How does Woodberry stand out compared to other schools?
"Woodberry has a commitment to be an all boys, all boarding, independent school. I am proud to say that we have a clear vision for what we hope to do and hope to serve, ensuring every program keeps a specific group (teenage boys) at the heart of its focus. Woodberry is
Frazier Stowers '04
also unique being one of the few all-boarding schools. All boys are involved in a holistic and similar experience, no matter where they are from. Waking up from the same dorm, participating in similar activities, playing together as a teammate…all of these qualities bring equity and commonality to all the boys. This experience, which I personally also underwent, lends itself to boys developing close relationships with not only each other, but also with teachers, coaches…even the staff members.
What does the admissions office play in the Woodberry Forest community?
"The admissions team is in service to the school for its vision. I think we serve as a liaison to the outside world and the school. We are responsible for ensuring everything on this campus is well known within the greater community outside for Woodberry Forest. This is because the next boys who would shake Woodberry's future will learn about us and come! Woodberry depends on committed boys who come here. We also take care of past, present, and future families who have done great contributions to the school!"
From Left to Right: Frazier Stowers '04, Josh Odoom '19
Any messages to the applicants?
"If you are interested in Woodberry Forest but unsure, we strongly recommend you to talk to one of the alumni or parents about their experience.. But most importantly, come visit the campus and participate in an overnight experience! Walk alongside with the old boys. Experience a seated meal, a saturday class, or dorm life after study hall. This will help you fill in the gap of not knowing and allow you to understand what it is that boys experience here. Come visit and check out the balance of athletics and academics pursued in a determined and discipline manner, and see if Woodberry might be your future home!
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Understanding the George Floyd Uprisings
Photo Credit: Al Jazeera
Too many whites and, unfortunately, too many blacks are communicating that they don't understand why many protests emerging after the lynching of George Floyd by corrupt white police officer Derek Chauvin—with lethal assistance from three other evil police officers, Thomas Lane, J.A. Kueng, and Tou Thao—in Minneapolis, Minnesota, feature some rioting, looting, violence, and significant property damage. These whites and blacks assert that they don't see the purpose of such licentiousness, especially since, from their collective perspective, this will not resurrect George Floyd. In this piece, I offer clarity about some of the reasoning that informs illicit elements of the George Floyd uprisings.
This will, therefore, disabuse folks of the argument that the uprisings lack purpose. Although one may disagree with unlawful elements of these uprisings, once a rationale is divulged, one cannot genuinely say that the criminal acts are meaningless; one can oppose the meaning offered, but future attempts to claim these uprisings are bereft of purpose will be intellectually disingenuous.
The George Floyd uprisings signal a national and global flowering of resistance to the vicious and enduring legacies of racism, white supremacy, Jim and Jane Crow, poverty, and militarism that the Black Lives Matter Movement (BLM), an organic and revolutionary citizens', including global citizens, movement for racial, social, economic, and educational justice, has initiated. To be clear, these uprisings are part of the BLM.
Is Peaceful Protesting Possible?
Although most in the BLM are peaceful, non-violent people, they are fighting for peace. They are protesting the absence of peace in America. This dearth of peace does not make "peaceful protesting," as traditionally conceived, possible. When so many racists, especially those who can employ state power against blacks, are unwilling to recognize black humanity, blacks and their allies cannot "peacefully protest"—if by "peacefully protest" one means asking for equity, freedom, and justice.
If you're black, it's futile to ask racists, especially those capable of using state power, for anything. They don't see and hear you. What most of us in the BLM are doing isn't asking anyone for anything; we're demanding equity, freedom, and justice. For blacks and other ethnic minorities, we can never have peace in America until we force America to see and hear us.
America can never be a nation of peace until she's compelled.
See and Hear Black People
While rioting, looting, and violence develop sometimes during demonstrations by those in the BLM, although these prohibited acts are primarily done by opportunists, individuals and organizations unconnected to the BLM, blacks are now being seen and heard. Racists and whites who are not allies of those in the BLM are feeling unsafe and experiencing significant financial wounds due to property damage and loss.
Whites see and hear blacks when they feel unsafe and have their money seriously affected.
The George Floyd uprisings are forcing the nation and world to see and hear black people.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Explained Rioting
In "The Other America," a speech delivered at Stanford University, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., contended:
"I think America must see that riots do not develop out of thin air. Certain conditions continue to exist in our society which must be condemned as vigorously as we condemn riots. But in the final analysis, a riot is the language of the unheard. And what is it that America has failed to hear? It has failed to hear that the plight of the Negro poor has worsened over the last few years. It has failed to hear that the promises of freedom and justice have not been met. And it has failed to hear that large segments of white society are more concerned about tranquility and the status quo than about justice, equality, and humanity. And so in a real sense our nation's summers of riots are caused by our nation's winters of delay. And as long as America postpones justice, we stand in the position of having these recurrences of violence and riots over and over again. Social justice and progress are the absolute guarantors of riot prevention."
If you don't like "riots," then radically change the "certain conditions" that "continue to exist in our society which must be condemned as vigorously as we condemn riots." For whites and blacks who don't understand why some are resorting to rioting, looting, violence, and general lawlessness, remember Dr. King's powerful words: "…a riot is the language of the unheard." King let us know what America has not heard from the unheard: its poverty and denied freedom and justice.
Also, I want to accentuate, as it is critical to those lacking comprehension about why some are engaging in rioting, looting, violence, and general lawlessness, Dr. King's point about how many whites have failed to recognize that they are more concerned about peace and the status quo than justice, equality and humanity: "And it [America] has failed to hear that large segments of white society are more concerned about tranquility and the status quo than about justice, equality, and humanity."
Dr. King ultimately indicted America, white America, as responsible for the "certain conditions that continue to exist" that promote rioting: "And so in a real sense our nation's summers of riots are caused by our nation's winters of delay. And as long as America postpones justice, we stand in the position of having these recurrences of violence and riots over and over again."
If you want the rioting to end, then implement Dr. King's solution: "Social justice and progress are the absolute guarantors of riot prevention."
While Dr. King joined white America's advocacy for peace ("tranquility"), he desired for white America to be just as committed to justice, equality, and humanity. Too many whites, however, have failed to heed this message.
Black People Have Had Enough
George Floyd is the latest example of how it has always been "open season" on blacks in America. An increasing number of white police officers are heinously and senselessly killing blacks in public and private space. And black people and their allies have had enough.
Again, we've had enough.
We're showing you we've had enough.
We've been tired of white folks killing us, including at the hands of white police officers, but you, white America, are beginning to feel just how tired we are.
Too many black bodies have been murdered by white police officers and white people in general. No one has been held accountable for most of the black blood on their white blood-stained hands.
If you don't like what you're witnessing, then become a part of the change, radical transformation America needs.
The Dawning of a New America
A beautiful multi-ethnic national and global coalition demanding equity and justice for all is rising; you see it in your streets and on your televisions.
America will become a more just, more equitable, more peaceful nation, and the revolution that will engender this radical transformation will, in part, be televised, tweeted, and shared on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Freddie Gray and Eric Garner Didn't Have to Die: Open Season on Black Males in America
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Freddie Gray in Baltimore and Eric Garner in New York didn't have to die. Before some of you begin to respond with "they shouldn't have gotten arrested," being arrested has never meant an automatic termination of life. Okay, Gray and Garner both engaged in activities that violated the criminal law. Is there a new standard in America now that says a violation of the criminal law automatically results in the dissolution of an individual's life? Well, in the cases of Gray and Garner, the police officers involved in their murders acted as if the answer is yes.
Are the murders of Gray and Garner all about race? No. Race did play an important factor but what happened to them is just as much about class and gender. First, let me disabuse some of the false notion that just because there were a few black cops involved in Freddie Gray's murder this effaces any connections between race and his death. Black people are just as much capable of internalizing and employing racist ideology as anyone else. Too often, when many blacks ascend to positions of power, they allow power to cause them to willing abandon their relation to the history and cultural experience of black people in America. Historical and cultural amnesia can result in a black person becoming just as racist, discriminatory and dangerous as any white supremacist. Therefore, miss me with the faulty argument that race cannot be substantively involved in Gray's murder.
In both cases, a racial and racist discourse informed the police officers involved. Most police officers across the country are doing a great job protecting and serving Americans. A small, yet significant percentage of police officers have declared open season on black males. The majority of these black males being murdered by unscrupulous white police officers come from low-income backgrounds. For these white officers, they see this intersection of race, gender and class in the context of poor black males as dangerous. Poor black males are disposable and burdens to society in their eyes.
All black boys and men's lives matter. Yes, all lives matter. Right now, too many police officers fail to see the value of the lives of black males, which is why serious social, political, and civil and human rights activists should continue to emphasize that black lives matter. Unfortunately, the "all lives matter" campaign incongruously leads to black lives, especially black male lives, getting lost in the "all" of the "all lives matter" campaign.
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If you don't want to see anymore Ferguson and Baltimore riots in any other areas across the nation, then it's imperative for a small percentage of corrupt and racist police officers across the nation to discontinue unjustly murdering unarmed black males who don't pose an imminent threat to them. Both black-led peaceful protests and riots in areas affected by unmerited killings of black males is increasingly engendering new black resistance movements. Although peace is a significant dimension of these new black resistance movements, retaliatory violence and vandalism are painful and costly aspects of these movements.
No longer are numerous black people across the nation succumbing to docile acceptance of unwarranted killings of their black boys and men. Many are communicating that they will meet unwarranted police murders of black lives with collective outrage and vandalism, and some are expressing that they will take the lives of white officers as a form of recompense for killing unarmed black males. These new black resistance movements are best encapsulated and delineated by Claude McKay's "If We Must Die." In the poem, McKay posits that if black people are going to die at the hands of their white oppressors, then they will die fighting back zealously and aggressively. Black people have never been weak—don't expect this to ever change! If necessary, many blacks will continue to take justice into their own hands until their collective lives are valued much more.
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Face masks arrive in Germany from China as 6m reportedly lost
Sheji Halima
The first Lufthansa passenger jet turned cargo plane landed in Frankfurt on Wednesday, carrying protective masks and other medical supplies, the company said.
The Airbus 330 was packed with 30 tons of cargo bound for Germany for the 11-hour flight from Shanghai, Lufthansa Cargo said in a statement.
By comparison, Lufthansa Cargo's most modern jet has a capacity of 103 tons.
Because of the coronavirus crisis, Lufthansa's 17 cargo planes are operating at full capacity as passenger jets stand still.
Lufthansa said it was considering recruiting further passenger aircraft to carry cargo.
Under normal conditions, air freight is primarily used for higher-value goods such as pharmaceuticals.
The price per kilogramme is usually about 40 times higher than sea freight.
Germany, like many countries, is scrambling to procure protective masks and medical equipment amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Six million FFP2 particulate respirator masks, the standard recommended for health care workers by the World Health Organisation, disappeared without a trace at an airport in Kenya, the Spiegel news magazine reported on Tuesday, citing a German Defence Ministry spokesperson.
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) dismissed claims that the masks were lost at the airport in the capital, Nairobi.
The German Embassy in Nairobi released a statement on Wednesday clarifying that Germany was making no allegations against Kenya or Kenyan authorities.
The German Defence Ministry rejected reports that the military was involved in the loss of the 6 million face masks ordered by Germany for medical staff on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak.
"No masks have been lost from the Bundeswehr inventory,'' a spokesperson said at a press conference in Berlin.
The official referred questions regarding the reportedly lost order to the General Directorate of Customs, which he said placed the order in cooperation with the German army's procurement office.
"Since the delivery was not completed, no payment was made,'' he added.
The German Embassy in Nairobi said many shipments of medical equipment were being procured simultaneously around the globe to account for the risk associated with current strains on global supply chains.
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Should a Dishwasher Have Its Own Circuit Breaker?
By Jerry Walch Updated September 26, 2017
The quick answer is "Yes," a dishwasher should be installed on its own dedicated branch circuit. There are two types of dishwashers to consider here – built-in and portable. Although it is not a National Electrical Code requirement for cord-and-plug built-in dishwashers as it is for hard-wired built-ins, a dedicated circuit is strongly recommended. Portable dishwashers because of their very nature can be plugged into any of the kitchen receptacles.
Cord-and-Plug Built-ins
Modern built-in dishwasher
Built-in dishwashers may be cord-and-plug-connected or connected to their own dedicated branch circuit. Cord-and-plug dishwashers may be connected to any general purpose receptacle circuit, but, as outlined in NEC 210.23 Permissible Loads, the dishwasher load shall not exceed 50 percent of the branch circuit's ampere capacity rating. When connecting a cord-and-plug dishwasher to a 20 ampere branch circuit, its current draw shall not exceed 10 amperes. The average built-in dishwasher draws 15 amperes when operating, which violates NEC 210.23, which in turn requires it to be connected to its own dedicated branch circuit. Under no circumstances are dishwashers permitted on one of the two 20 ampere small appliance circuits.
Cord-and-Plug Portable Dishwashers
NEC section 210.23 does not apply to portable dishwashers since they do not qualify as a fixed-in-place appliance. They can be plugged into any general purpose receptacle circuit. However, you should avoid plugging them into receptacle circuits with other motor loads, such as refrigerators, trash compactors or garbage disposal units, if at all possible. Because of their heavy current draw, they also should not be plugged into a countertop small appliance receptacle if another receptacle is available for use.
Permanently Connected Built-ins
NEC Section 210.23 does apply to fixed-in-place, permanently connected appliances. Because their current requirements exceed the 50 percent rule, they must be connected to their own dedicated 20 ampere branch circuit with its own 20 ampere circuit breaker installed. All local building codes have this requirement as well. The electrical code also requires that these new circuits be AFCI, or arc fault circuit interrupter, protected. An AFCI is a new type of circuit breaker that replaces the standard circuit breaker in new construction.
Not Good Practice
Many do-it-yourself people will plug a cord-and-plug dishwasher into a duplex receptacle supplying a garbage disposal unit or trash compactor, but this is not a good idea. Since garbage disposals and trash compactors are also motor loads, this violates NEC 210.23. The best practice, which satisfies the requirements of the NEC and the local codes, is to install separate dedicated branch circuits for each appliance -- garbage disposal, trash compactor and dishwasher.
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I have the priviledge of educating those new to the Web about how to achieve Web success. That however, despite any level of success that I have already achieved, does not mean that every once in a while I don't make mistakes.
One of the most serious issues for newbies is paying for Web solutions and services that you could get for much less or for nothing at all. This has never been better exemplified than through the case of domain names. Why would one registrar charge under $10 for new registrations and renewals while others like eNom and Yahoo! charge $29 and $35 respectively? I'm not sure either but as an aspiring domainer it is essential that you know the cost upfront at various registrars before you put all of your domains under one roof.
If you are buying domains - whether it's on eBay or at any domain auction house - it is imperative that before you make an offer you ask where that domain is registered and when it is going to expire. This recently happened to me when I acquired a domain name through eBay. The domain was being sold for far less than one would expect a domain of that caliber to go for, but what I failed to ask the seller was where it was registered and how many days were left before I had to renew it. Once the domain was transferred to me, I learned the ugly truth. The domain was set to expire at eNom in less than one week and that the renewal would cost me $29.95. Another mistake that I made was to not consider transferring the domain to another registrar before the expiration occured. That transfer would have been free at eNom and I essentially could have saved myself over $20.
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For most of Chris Darbee's childhood, poverty was an everyday reality. Chris grew up in San Bernardino, a stark city with one of the lowest educational attainment rates and the highest crime rates in California. On his way to school, Chris passed by abandoned buildings and neighbors barely making ends meet. "If this is all you know, you never realize that life is different. The only thing you understand is what's in front of you," describes Chris.
Fortunately, Chris was able to break out of the challenges of his boyhood and bring positive initiatives into the Inland Empire. His work at 211, which is housed and partnered with Inland Empire United Way, brings help to those who need it most.
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Like many people raised in lower-income neighborhoods, Chris went straight to work after high school. When he did decide which career to pursue, the choice reflected his desire to help people from his community. "My time as a football player in high school got me interested in the NFL. They have a partnership with United Way called Play 60," explained Chris.
Play 60 is a program that gives kids the tools and support they need to build healthier minds and bodies, something that directly relates to Chris's career. His position as Operations Supervisor at 211 involves managing a team of dedicated staff and improving how 211 operates.
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Chris's experience with poverty made him sensitive to the needs of people in San Bernardino County and the Inland Empire at large. With the knowledge of people's day-to-day existence, Chris helps create a stronger community support system for people in need.
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I have a radgridview. I render UI data distribution bars in each gridcell. I have hide column Icon on each column to allow user to hide a column by setting column IsVisible to false. But it takes a long time (>10 seconds) for the column to be hidden.
It is faster by setting column.Width to 0. But the column remains some positive width after setting the width to 0.
FYI, I turned off Row and Column virutalization on the radgridview and I have about 60 rows and 10 columns. Each cell is rendering with distribution bars.
Please let me know if this is a known issue or you have a resolution to this.
Generally, you need to work with the IsVisible property of the column. Setting its Width property is anything but recommended.
Considering the long time to render, it is not expected especially when you have only 10 columns. Would you clarify which version of RadControls you are working with ? Could you provide more information about the way you are hiding the columns, is there anything more specific than just setting its IsVisible property to "False"/ "True". It would be great if you could share any code-snippet illustrating your approach.
I actually managed to hide the columns fast by setting both minimum width and width to 0. The way I am using it is kind of complicated: 1) we don't know the number of columns and column names until runtime; 2) The content of each row is dependent the value of one of each columns; 3) our columns and rows are styled to have some hidden delete buttons that only shows when mouse is over the row/column header.
2) To solve the 3rd problem, I have defined a header cell style for each column as the GetHeaderCellStyle method in the code snippet.
3) Please note that the button in the headercell style does not have event handler, since th xaml load can not have it. So I added a dummy column which would be the last column and add those event handlers when this column is loaded. This is hecky but this is the only way work since I figured radgridview fire events in this order: a) Grid_Loaded; 2) FirstColumn_Loaded; 3) Row_Loaded; 4) AllOtherColumn_Loaded -- it would be great that a) can be fired the last.
I suspect it is either 2) (adding the header cell style) or 3) adding the dummy column causing this. Please let me know if you have a solution for this.
Secondly, why do you create the templates in the code-behind. You can define them in xaml as illustrated both in our online documentation and demos for a reference.
Thanks for replying. The way to get the propertyName would save some relection. Cool, thanks.
But the root cause should not be the reflection, since I don't expect you to re-rendering everything when setting the IsVisible to false. As I mentioned in the previous thread, I have dynamic columns which number of columns and their names can only be known at run time. Also each row would have different type of controls dependent on the value of one of the columns on each row. I sure have referenced to all related online demos, documents and samples. This is the solution I came up. The data is using the thin client datatable proposed by Telerik team. And the CellTemplateSelector is the way to tackle this problem. If you think there were other better solution, please kindly suggest some specfic relevant topcis or provide some sample. Otherwise, I might have to stay with my own solution.


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The Gunstringer Preview
System: Xbox 360
Dev: Twisted Pixel
Pub: Microsoft
Release: September 13, 2011
Screen Resolution: 480p-1080p ESRB RATING
String 'Em Up, Partner
by Angelo M. D'Argenio
I love weird games. I have become totally enamored with Twisted Pixel and their hits like 'Splosion Man and Comic Jumper. Recently, I heard the studio was going to be making a new shooter that combines old westerns with marionette puppet shows that would be totally controlled with the Kinect and revolve around a main character that is also a zombie. Twisted Pixel, you have out-weirded yourself again!
The game in question is The Gunstringer, set for release late this year, and it's not only one of the most bizarre concepts I have ever seen, it also looks pretty fun to boot. The entire game takes place in a puppet show that tells the story of a Wild West bandit back from the dead to get revenge on the posse that killed him. The enemies, environments, and even effects are all set pieces made up to look like they are part of a puppet show. Though the action is as fast-paced and frantic as any other shooter, the whole thing comes off with the quirky charm that Twisted Pixel is known for.
At its heart, The Gunstringer is an on-rails arcade-style shooter, much like Sin and Punishment. Our titular hero will move forward endlessly unless he becomes involved in some sort of cinematic event, and it's up to you to move him around while blasting away at the enemies in your path. However, it's how you move him around that makes this game unique.
First, let's talk about the shooting system. Hold your right hand out like a gun. There, that's the shooting system. Doing this will move a cursor shaped like a cap gun around the screen, locking onto enemies as it passes over them. By flicking your wrist upward (as if the gun had recoil) The Gunstringer will unload his clip into the enemies you locked onto.
Now take your left hand and hold it as if you were holding a marionette. That's the movement system. By moving your hand left or right, you make The Gunstringer move left or right, and flicking your wrist up makes him jump. These are the basic controls you will be using for most of the game.
But basic controls are boring and Twisted Pixel knows this. Thus, every stage in The Gunstringer will have some sort of section that breaks the standard control scheme. For example, some sections will have our hero crouching behind cover. You can lock on all you like, but you can't shoot until you blow cover by leaning left or right. Other sections will have our hero on some sort of vehicle (we are guessing a mine cart or a horse) unable to change his direction. In these sections, both of your hands become guns, blasting away at enemies on all sides. There are even sections that ask you to throw dynamite at your enemies by—you guessed it—making a throwing motion.
The guys at Twisted Pixel have spoken about many other gestures available to the player as well. For example, The Gunstringer has a special move for taking out enemies at close range: a Clint Eastwood-style haymaker punch. How do you do it? Throw a haymaker punch in real life. (Just be careful not to punch your TV.) At another point in the game, an arm will descend from the heavens and squash certain enemies in the environment. And I mean a live-action arm, like the arm of some dude off-stage at the puppet show. You eventually get to control this arm and squash enemies yourself.
The rest of the game is completely built around its puppet show atmosphere. The life bars, for example, are shooting targets hung from a steel pole. The first boss in the game is a wacky waving inflatable arm-flailing tub man. The fourth wall is broken so often in this game, you'll need a construction team to rebuild it. (Perhaps that strange offscreen hand could be of some assistance...)
More importantly, the game is fun because it isn't trying to do too much. It has a unique control scheme that works and a funny premise that keeps you playing. That's about it. The game was originally going to be an XBLA title, but has received such a great response that it will be coming out full retail instead. It has advertised four separate acts, collectibles, unlockables, new abilities, rewards, and more. It also features co-op play if you want to get another zombie cowboy into the mix.
Personally, I think I'm going to enjoy The Gunstringer. But then again, I like weird games like this. Frankly, I'm just excited to have another Kinect game to play other than Dance Central.
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Be the puppet master with Kinect, and move the Gunstringer through his adventures as if you were actually controlling a marionette.
The Gunstringer takes standard solo platforming and shooting mechanics and evolves them for fun competitive action.
With a full suite of collectables, unlockables, abilities, rewards and more, there's always a reason to play an encore performance!


Brian Schneider, owner of Organicare Central Texas, has been a life long resident of Williamson County. Born in Georgetown, Brian, his wife and three children live on a small farm just south of Jarrell.
Stewart Hanson, CEO (left) and Shannon Schooling (right) present the 2005 Franchise of the Year Award to Brian Schneider (center) owner of Organicare Texas.
Brian has a B.S. in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University. For over 20 years, he has been involved in the Green Industry. For the last 10 years, he was employed with a fertilizer formulator in the Houston area. "My job was to sell landscape maintenance customers a custom formulated product that was based on soil analysis and premium ingredients. Almost all of the time, the owner or manager was only interested in what cost the least. I could not understand why cutting corners were the best thing to do for our turfgrasses. After all, cheeseburgers are a food source."
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