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package com.example.android.sunshine.app;

import android.content.BroadcastReceiver;
import android.content.Context;
import android.content.Intent;
import android.content.IntentFilter;
import android.content.SharedPreferences;
import android.content.res.Resources;
import android.graphics.Bitmap;
import android.graphics.BitmapFactory;
import android.graphics.Canvas;
import android.graphics.Paint;
import android.graphics.Rect;
import android.graphics.Typeface;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.os.Handler;
import android.os.Message;
import android.support.wearable.watchface.CanvasWatchFaceService;
import android.support.wearable.watchface.WatchFaceStyle;
import android.text.format.Time;
import android.util.DisplayMetrics;
import android.util.Log;
import android.util.TypedValue;
import android.view.SurfaceHolder;
import android.view.WindowInsets;

import com.google.android.gms.common.ConnectionResult;
import com.google.android.gms.common.api.GoogleApiClient;
import com.google.android.gms.common.api.PendingResult;
import com.google.android.gms.common.api.ResultCallback;
import com.google.android.gms.wearable.Asset;
import com.google.android.gms.wearable.DataApi;
import com.google.android.gms.wearable.DataEvent;
import com.google.android.gms.wearable.DataEventBuffer;
import com.google.android.gms.wearable.DataItem;
import com.google.android.gms.wearable.DataItemBuffer;
import com.google.android.gms.wearable.DataMap;
import com.google.android.gms.wearable.DataMapItem;
import com.google.android.gms.wearable.Wearable;

import java.io.InputStream;
import java.lang.ref.WeakReference;
import java.text.SimpleDateFormat;
import java.util.Date;
import java.util.TimeZone;
import java.util.concurrent.TimeUnit;

/**
 * Digital watch face with seconds. In ambient mode, the seconds aren't displayed. On devices with
 * low-bit ambient mode, the text is drawn without anti-aliasing in ambient mode.
 */
public class MyWatchFace extends CanvasWatchFaceService {
  private static final Typeface NORMAL_TYPEFACE =
      Typeface.create(Typeface.SANS_SERIF, Typeface.NORMAL);

  private static final String TAG = MyWatchFace.class.getSimpleName();

  /**
   * Update rate in milliseconds for interactive mode. We update once a second since seconds are
   * displayed in interactive mode.
   */
  private static final long INTERACTIVE_UPDATE_RATE_MS = TimeUnit.SECONDS.toMillis(1);

  /**
   * Handler message id for updating the time periodically in interactive mode.
   */
  private static final int MSG_UPDATE_TIME = 0;

  private GoogleApiClient mGoogleApiClient;

  static String sHighTemp = null;

  static String sLowTemp = null;

  static Bitmap sWeatherIcon = null;

  @Override
  public Engine onCreateEngine() {
    return new Engine();
  }

  private class Engine extends CanvasWatchFaceService.Engine {
    final Handler mUpdateTimeHandler = new EngineHandler(this);

    final BroadcastReceiver mTimeZoneReceiver = new BroadcastReceiver() {
      @Override
      public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
        mTime.clear(intent.getStringExtra("time-zone"));
        mTime.setToNow();
      }
    };

    boolean mRegisteredTimeZoneReceiver = false;

    Paint mBackgroundPaint;

    Paint mTimeTextPaint;
    Paint mDateTextPaint;

    boolean mAmbient;

    Time mTime;

    float mXOffset;

    float mYOffset;

    /**
     * Whether the display supports fewer bits for each color in ambient mode. When true, we
     * disable anti-aliasing in ambient mode.
     */
    boolean mLowBitAmbient;

    @Override
    public void onCreate(SurfaceHolder holder) {
      super.onCreate(holder);

      SharedPreferences sharedPreferences = getApplicationContext()
          .getSharedPreferences(WeatherChangeService.class.getSimpleName(), MODE_PRIVATE);
      sHighTemp = sharedPreferences.getString("high", "");
      sLowTemp = sharedPreferences.getString("low", "");

      mGoogleApiClient = new GoogleApiClient.Builder(getBaseContext())
          .addConnectionCallbacks(new GoogleApiClient.ConnectionCallbacks() {
            @Override
            public void onConnected(Bundle connectionHint) {
              Log.d(TAG, "onConnected: " + connectionHint);

              Log.d(TAG, "getting previous data items");
              PendingResult<DataItemBuffer> results = Wearable.DataApi.getDataItems(mGoogleApiClient);
              results.setResultCallback(new ResultCallback<DataItemBuffer>() {
                @Override
                public void onResult(DataItemBuffer dataItems) {
                  Log.d(TAG, "got previous data items");
                  if (dataItems.getCount() != 0) {
                    Log.d(TAG, "there were items");
                    for (int i = 0; i < dataItems.getCount(); i++) {
                      DataItem item = dataItems.get(i);
                      if (item.getUri().getPath().compareTo("/data") == 0) {
                        Log.d(TAG, "found the previous data");
                        DataMap dataMap = DataMapItem.fromDataItem(item).getDataMap();
                        String high = dataMap.getString("high");
                        String low = dataMap.getString("low");
                        MyWatchFace.sHighTemp = high;
                        MyWatchFace.sLowTemp = low;

                        Log.d(TAG, "saved high: " + high);
                        Log.d(TAG, "saved low: " + low);

                        final Asset profileAsset = dataMap.getAsset("icon");
                        if (profileAsset == null) {
                          Log.d(TAG, "asset was null");
                        } else {
                          Log.d(TAG, "asset not null");
                        }

                        new Thread(new Runnable() {
                          @Override
                          public void run() {
                            MyWatchFace.sWeatherIcon = loadBitmapFromAsset(profileAsset);
                            if (MyWatchFace.sWeatherIcon == null) {
                              Log.d(TAG, "weatherIcon null");
                            } else {
                              Log.d(TAG, "weatherIcon null");
                            }
                          }
                        }).start();
                      }
                    }
                  }

                  dataItems.release();
                }
              });
            }

            @Override
            public void onConnectionSuspended(int cause) {
              Log.d(TAG, "onConnectionSuspended: " + cause);
            }
          })
          .addOnConnectionFailedListener(new GoogleApiClient.OnConnectionFailedListener() {
            @Override
            public void onConnectionFailed(ConnectionResult result) {
              Log.d(TAG, "onConnectionFailed: " + result);
            }
          })
              // Request access only to the Wearable API
          .addApiIfAvailable(Wearable.API)
          .build();
      mGoogleApiClient.connect();

      setWatchFaceStyle(new WatchFaceStyle.Builder(MyWatchFace.this)
          .setCardPeekMode(WatchFaceStyle.PEEK_MODE_VARIABLE)
          .setBackgroundVisibility(WatchFaceStyle.BACKGROUND_VISIBILITY_INTERRUPTIVE)
          .setShowSystemUiTime(false)
          .build());
      Resources resources = MyWatchFace.this.getResources();

      mBackgroundPaint = new Paint();
      mBackgroundPaint.setColor(resources.getColor(R.color.digital_background));

      mTimeTextPaint = new Paint();
      mTimeTextPaint = createTextPaint(resources.getColor(R.color.digital_text));

      mDateTextPaint = new Paint();
      mDateTextPaint = createTextPaint(resources.getColor(R.color.digital_text));

      mTime = new Time();
    }

    @Override
    public void onDestroy() {
      mUpdateTimeHandler.removeMessages(MSG_UPDATE_TIME);
      super.onDestroy();
    }

    private Paint createTextPaint(int textColor) {
      Paint paint = new Paint();
      paint.setColor(textColor);
      paint.setTypeface(NORMAL_TYPEFACE);
      paint.setAntiAlias(true);
      return paint;
    }

    @Override
    public void onVisibilityChanged(boolean visible) {
      super.onVisibilityChanged(visible);

      if (visible) {
        registerReceiver();

        // Update time zone in case it changed while we weren't visible.
        mTime.clear(TimeZone.getDefault().getID());
        mTime.setToNow();
      } else {
        unregisterReceiver();
      }

      // Whether the timer should be running depends on whether we're visible (as well as
      // whether we're in ambient mode), so we may need to start or stop the timer.
      updateTimer();
    }

    private void registerReceiver() {
      if (mRegisteredTimeZoneReceiver) {
        return;
      }
      mRegisteredTimeZoneReceiver = true;
      IntentFilter filter = new IntentFilter(Intent.ACTION_TIMEZONE_CHANGED);
      MyWatchFace.this.registerReceiver(mTimeZoneReceiver, filter);
    }

    private void unregisterReceiver() {
      if (!mRegisteredTimeZoneReceiver) {
        return;
      }
      mRegisteredTimeZoneReceiver = false;
      MyWatchFace.this.unregisterReceiver(mTimeZoneReceiver);
    }

    @Override
    public void onApplyWindowInsets(WindowInsets insets) {
      super.onApplyWindowInsets(insets);

      // Load resources that have alternate values for round watches.
      Resources resources = MyWatchFace.this.getResources();
      boolean isRound = insets.isRound();
      mXOffset = resources.getDimension(isRound ? R.dimen.digital_x_offset_round : R.dimen.digital_x_offset);
      mYOffset = resources.getDimension(isRound ? R.dimen.digital_y_offset_round : R.dimen.digital_y_offset_square);

      float textSize = resources.getDimension(isRound ? R.dimen.digital_text_size_round : R.dimen.digital_text_size);
      mTimeTextPaint.setTextSize(textSize);

      float dateTextSize = resources.getDimension(R.dimen.date_text_size);
      mDateTextPaint.setTextSize(dateTextSize);
    }

    @Override
    public void onPropertiesChanged(Bundle properties) {
      super.onPropertiesChanged(properties);
      mLowBitAmbient = properties.getBoolean(PROPERTY_LOW_BIT_AMBIENT, false);
    }

    @Override
    public void onTimeTick() {
      super.onTimeTick();
      invalidate();
    }

    @Override
    public void onAmbientModeChanged(boolean inAmbientMode) {
      super.onAmbientModeChanged(inAmbientMode);
      if (mAmbient != inAmbientMode) {
        mAmbient = inAmbientMode;
        if (mLowBitAmbient) {
          mDateTextPaint.setAntiAlias(!inAmbientMode);
        }
        invalidate();
      }

      // Whether the timer should be running depends on whether we're visible (as well as
      // whether we're in ambient mode), so we may need to start or stop the timer.
      updateTimer();
    }

    @Override
    public void onDraw(Canvas canvas, Rect bounds) {
      // Draw the background.
      canvas.drawRect(0, 0, bounds.width(), bounds.height(), mBackgroundPaint);

      // Draw H:MM in ambient mode or H:MM:SS in interactive mode.
      mTime.setToNow();
      String text = mAmbient
          ? String.format("%d:%02d", mTime.hour, mTime.minute)
          : String.format("%d:%02d:%02d", mTime.hour, mTime.minute, mTime.second);

      float timeTextWidth = mTimeTextPaint.measureText(text);
      int timeX = (int) (canvas.getWidth()/2 - timeTextWidth/2);

      canvas.drawText(text, timeX, mYOffset, mTimeTextPaint);

      if (!mAmbient) {

        SimpleDateFormat simpleDateFormat = new SimpleDateFormat("E, LLL d yyyy");
        String date = simpleDateFormat.format(new Date(System.currentTimeMillis()));
        float dateTextWidth = mDateTextPaint.measureText(date);
        int dateX = (int) (canvas.getWidth()/2 - dateTextWidth/2);
        canvas.drawText(date, dateX, mYOffset + dipToPixels(16), mDateTextPaint);

        String highLow = sHighTemp + " / " + sLowTemp;
        float tempTextWidth = mDateTextPaint.measureText(highLow);
        int tempX = (int) (canvas.getWidth()/2 - tempTextWidth/2);
        canvas.drawText(highLow, tempX, mYOffset + dipToPixels(32), mDateTextPaint);

        if (sWeatherIcon != null) {
          canvas.drawBitmap(
              sWeatherIcon,
              canvas.getWidth() / 2 - sWeatherIcon.getWidth() / 2,
              mYOffset + dipToPixels(34),
              mDateTextPaint);
        }
      }
    }

    private float dipToPixels(float dipValue) {
      DisplayMetrics metrics = getApplicationContext().getResources().getDisplayMetrics();
      return TypedValue.applyDimension(TypedValue.COMPLEX_UNIT_DIP, dipValue, metrics);
    }

    /**
     * Starts the {@link #mUpdateTimeHandler} timer if it should be running and isn't currently
     * or stops it if it shouldn't be running but currently is.
     */
    private void updateTimer() {
      mUpdateTimeHandler.removeMessages(MSG_UPDATE_TIME);
      if (shouldTimerBeRunning()) {
        mUpdateTimeHandler.sendEmptyMessage(MSG_UPDATE_TIME);
      }
    }

    /**
     * Returns whether the {@link #mUpdateTimeHandler} timer should be running. The timer should
     * only run when we're visible and in interactive mode.
     */
    private boolean shouldTimerBeRunning() {
      return isVisible() && !isInAmbientMode();
    }

    /**
     * Handle updating the time periodically in interactive mode.
     */
    private void handleUpdateTimeMessage() {
      invalidate();
      if (shouldTimerBeRunning()) {
        long timeMs = System.currentTimeMillis();
        long delayMs = INTERACTIVE_UPDATE_RATE_MS
            - (timeMs % INTERACTIVE_UPDATE_RATE_MS);
        mUpdateTimeHandler.sendEmptyMessageDelayed(MSG_UPDATE_TIME, delayMs);
      }
    }
  }

  private static class EngineHandler extends Handler {
    private final WeakReference<MyWatchFace.Engine> mWeakReference;

    public EngineHandler(MyWatchFace.Engine reference) {
      mWeakReference = new WeakReference<>(reference);
    }

    @Override
    public void handleMessage(Message msg) {
      MyWatchFace.Engine engine = mWeakReference.get();
      if (engine != null) {
        switch (msg.what) {
          case MSG_UPDATE_TIME:
            engine.handleUpdateTimeMessage();
            break;
        }
      }
    }
  }

  public Bitmap loadBitmapFromAsset(Asset asset) {

    if (asset == null) {
      throw new IllegalArgumentException("Asset must be non-null");
    }

    // convert asset into a file descriptor and block until it's ready
    InputStream assetInputStream = Wearable.DataApi.getFdForAsset(
        mGoogleApiClient, asset).await().getInputStream();

    if (assetInputStream == null) {
      Log.w(TAG, "Requested an unknown Asset.");
      return null;
    }

    // decode the stream into a bitmap
    return BitmapFactory.decodeStream(assetInputStream);
  }
}

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Most Affordable Villa Communities in Dubai
Author: newtexture
Moving into a villa could have many motivations like one seeking extra luxury, or more room for the expanding family, or simply just more flexibility of decoration on their own. Whatever the reason is, the main challenge of this upgrading endeavor is perhaps how costly it could be to buy it and maintaining monthly bills. Set aside the monthly bills, at least to have a bit of research on the options that are rather affordable for quite a lot of reasons today, we found the most appealing communities to look at. This article will guide you through the cheapest villa communities in Dubai that some of them didn't realize was this cheap.
#1 Jumeirah Village Circle
Jumeirah Village Circle offers very competitive prices on its quality-made villas featuring modern-style amenities. Convenient locality for a perfectly balanced lifestyle between tranquil suburban neighborhood and city services for anything needed. This community is no wonder to be ranked one of the top places to buy/rent villas in Dubai offering a higher yield of return that attracts not only families also young expats.
It is situated right off the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road with Springs on the left side and Barsha on the right. Its proximity to Dubai Marina and Barsha Heights explains why it's in a strategic location- and why investors are interested in this community due to being the benchmark for most groups.
Sales prices on average:
1 bedroom townhouse is sold for AED 950k, also 1 bedroom villa is cost AED 1M.
2 bedroom and 3 bedroom villas cost around AED 1.5M and AED 1.9M respectively.
Most popular properties are namely The Manhattan, Diamond Views, Seasons Community and Seasons Community featuring different clusters and different amenities. There are also hotels like FIVE Jumeirah Village Hotel and Milano Hotels offering sales options for investors.
#2 The Springs
The Springs is a villa community offers a safe and serene living environment most ideally for young couples and families within its self-contained, gated neighborhood. The dazzling community provides contented daily lives among uniquely modern sandy hued villas which are semi-detached while conveniently located between all the amenities. Springs residents can enjoy fully owned properties with luxurious amenities by the scenic lake in the heart of Dubai.
The Springs gated community is in the ideal location which is close to Internet City and Dubai Marina, and right off the Sheikh Zayed road makes it perfect for young couples and families.
Sale prices on average:
For investors, obtaining a 2 bedroom villa costs as low as AED 1.2M- which is one of the most affordable selections in Dubai. 3-bedroom villa would range somewhere between AED 1.8M. Also, one could shell out 1.9M for larger 4-bedroom villas.
#3 Mira Oasis
The versatile neighborhood amidst lush greenery surrounding desert scape offers cheap villas upon its completion phase of most of the batches of villas and townhouses. The community provides a number of shared facilities for its residents featuring an amphitheater, a skate park, a volleyball court and outdoor gym. A variety of events are held in this lively community where hundreds of residents gather together for games and live performances occasionally.
Mira Oasis is located in the middle of 3 communities Academic City, Al Barsha, and Dubai Investments Park.
Sale prices on villas:
The starting price for 3-bedroom villas for sale in Mira Oasis is AED 1.3M and it can go up to AED 2.1M. As for 4-bedroom villas for sale in Mira Oasis, the asking prices range between AED 1.75M to AED 2.4M.
#4 Serena
Serena by Dubai Properties is a newly developed community meant for affordable villas and apartments available for sales/renting. The community is quite well planned reflecting a preeminent Mediterranean style whilst offering relaxing natural vistas and fully equipped amenities.
Serena is located in Dubailand in relatively close proximity to most of the Dubai's landmarks and laid off the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.
Sales prices vary from one villa to the other depending on the number of rooms and built in space of the property.
2-bedroom villa for sale for AED 980k to AED 1.3M. Moreover, one can own a 3-bedroom villa at a buying price of AED 1.6M.
#5 Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai Silicon Oasis has developed with the aim of becoming a hub of global technology companies dedicated to innovations and research. The area has grown to a buzzing vast community of residentials and commercial activities with the help of its affordability and its self-sufficient sorts. The technology park centered community had a broad network of roads and a range of villas selections that are quite fulfilling to budget conscious buyers.
It is located on the intersection point of Al Ain Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road.
Sales prices of villas:
Cedre Villas is the only cluster putting freehold forward as Dubai Silicon Oasis residentials are generally sold on 99-year lease. To buy a full ownership of a 3 bedroom villa in the Cedre Villas would cost AEE 2.1M and 4 bedroom goes up to AED 2.6M.
#6 Town Square
Town Square by Nshama Group is an expansive family-friendly community that is close to the Expo site. The community is very popular because of its affordability for the quality being offered along with the superior amenities. Town Square has been one of the most awaited projects and continuously evolving to date. In a nutshell, the development features considerably lower buying rates and a clean environment while offers everything within a reach.
it is located along Al Qudra Road (D63) on the outskirts of Dubai.
Sale prices of villas:
For investors interested in buying a villa, they can opt for choosing from a wide selection of 3 or 4-bed houses in multiple sub-communities. For example, both 3-bed townhouse and 3 bedroom villa in most of the clusters in Town Square will range from AED 1M to AED 1.7M, whereas a 4-bed villa will be sold somewhere between prices of AED 1.4M to AED 2.0M. Newly developed Noor Townhouses ranked as the most transacted sub-community offering mix of villas and townhouses in Town Square.
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The idiosyncratic Mitchell Froom was among the most acclaimed and eclectic producers of his era, with a résumé which included acts ranging from Los Lobos to Cibo Matto to his wife, Suzanne Vega.
Beginning his career as a versatile session player noted primarily for his keyboard prowess, Froom initially attracted attention with his 1984 solo debut The Key of Cool, used as the soundtrack to the film Cafe Flesh. His first significant outside production work appeared on the Del Fuegos' 1985 LP Boston, Mass, his breakthrough following a year later with Crowded House's self-titled debut, its bright, pristine pop sound typifying the Froom production aesthetic of the time. Subsequent efforts including Peter Case's eponymous solo outing, while Richard Thompson's Daring Adventures solidified his reputation as a rising talent; they also saw the continuation of his fledgling partnership with engineer Tchad Blake, a collaboration which proved remarkably fruitful in the years to follow.
Work with McCartney, Tim Finn, and Maria McKee followed as the '80s drew to a close, and Froom also continued his lengthy affiliations with Crowded House and Thompson. In 1990, he helmed Los Lobos' The Neighborhood; two years later, he and Blake reunited with the group for Kiko, a densely textured and adventurous record which heralded a quantum leap in their sound. From there, Froom moved on to Vega's 99.9° F, another radical departure which pushed the singer/songwriter toward a metallic, heavily rhythmic style. The new Froom-Blake aesthetic -- with its signature reverbed vocals, distorted textures, and junkyard percussion -- continued to blossom on acclaimed efforts including American Music Club's 1993 LP Mercury, and in 1994, the duo joined with Los Lobos'David Hidalgo and Louie Perez in the side project Latin Playboys. Productions including Cibo Matto's celebrated Viva! La Woman and Ron Sexsmith's Other Songs preceded the release of Froom's 1998 all-star effort Dopamine.
Listen to Mitchell Froom now.


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Disney unveils faux Obama on the Fourth of July
10/3/2012 — By Brad Tuttle
Courtesy Disney
Disney Imagineer John Cutry programs an Audio-Animatronics figure of President Barack Obama
Call it Faux-bama. Or perhaps Robobama. After a long renovation, the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom reopens this Saturday, July 4, and inside is a new guest: an Audio-Animatronic version of President Barack Obama.
The statue moves and talks, with words that President Obama himself recorded at the White House earlier this year. With the cooperation of White House staffers, Disney even incorporated Obama's sense of fashion and style, including the selection of watch and accessories on the figure.
One photo, in the Orlando Sentinel, shows the Obama-bot with a serious, determined face and two hands extended slightly, palms facing up. The expression and body language seems to be saying, "What are you gonna do?" or perhaps "Slap me ten!"
With the unveiling, Disney will have on display life-sized animated figures of every U.S. president. Lincoln's gives the entire Gettysburg Address. The Audio-Animatronic Bill Clinton poses with his fist raised, thumb slightly up in his famed "I feel your pain" position.
Read more about Disney World in the July/August issue's Ask Trip Coach.


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Michelle Dendy
Published: June 16, 2015, 7:59 am
Tags: Florida, Local, News
Central Florida girl reported missing found in South Carolina, officials say
Melisa Manuel, 11, reported missing Monday afternoon
OVIEDO, Fla. – A Central Florida girl who was reported missing Monday afternoon was found Monday night in South Carolina.
A statewide missing child alert had been issued Monday for the Melisa Manuel, 11, who had last been seen in the area of the 900 block of Sharon Court in Oviedo. Officials believed her to be in the company of 22-year-old Antonio Morales and Karla Martinez, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Officials said when Melisa was found she was with two other people, but those people have not been identified.
Police said charges are pending. It's unclear when Melisa and the two others will be back in Florida.
If you have any information contact FDLE or the Oviedo Police Department at 407-665-6650 or 911.
Follow Local 10 News on Twitter @WPLGLocal10


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text:
import scrollTabs from '.';

import {
  domify
} from 'min-dom';

var TEST_MARKUP =
  '
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    '
' +
      '
A
' +
      '
B
' +
      '
C
' +
      '
D
' +
      '
IGNORE
' +
    '
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  '
';

describe('scrollTabs', function() {

  var node;

  beforeEach(function() {
    node = domify(TEST_MARKUP);

    document.body.appendChild(node);
  });

  it('should create scroller', function() {

    // when
    var scroller = scrollTabs(node, {
      selectors: {
        tabsContainer: '.my-tabs-container',
        tab: '.my-tab',
        ignore: '.ignore-me',
        active: '.i-am-active'
      }
    });

    // then
    expect(scroller).to.exist;
  });

  it('should allow registration of events', function() {

    // given
    var scroller = scrollTabs(node, {
      selectors: {
        tabsContainer: '.my-tabs-container',
        tab: '.my-tab',
        ignore: '.ignore-me',
        active: '.i-am-active'
      }
    });

    // then
    expect(function() {
      scroller.on('scroll', function() {
        console.log('scroll');
      });
    }).not.to.throw();
  });

  it('should act as singleton', function() {

    // given
    var scroller = scrollTabs(node, {
      selectors: {
        tabsContainer: '.my-tabs-container',
        tab: '.my-tab',
        ignore: '.ignore-me',
        active: '.i-am-active'
      }
    });

    // when
    var cachedScroller = scrollTabs.get(node);

    // then
    expect(cachedScroller).to.equal(scroller);
  });

  it('scrolling');

  it('update');

});


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David R Bernstein
David R. Bernstein is a seasoned technology executive, with experience in cloud computing, networking, security, big data, media, IoT, application and Internet infrastructure, particularly large systems for enterprise, Internet, and telecom. Mr. Bernstein has served as General Manager, CEO, CTO, SVP Engineering, and Director of Product Marketing & Strategy/Business Development. In addition, he has extensive business development experience from funding to M&A. Mr. Bernstein's specialties include cloud, Agile/DevOps, security, compliance, open systems/developer programs, intellectual property, standards, product marketing, product architecture, partnerships, and licensing.
In addition to his role with Cutter Consortium, Mr. Bernstein is Managing Director of Cloud Strategy Partners. He founded, and serves as Chief Architect for, the IEEE Intercloud Standard and Global Testbed. Testbed participants, including AT&T, Cisco, HP, Juniper Networks, Orange (FT), NTT/DOCOMO, Citic Telecom, University of Melbourne, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Essex University, Fraunhofer FOKUS, US National Science Foundation, and others, are working to change the dynamics of the cloud industry by open sourcing the technology. He has assisted several organizations with their strategic plans for and their transitions to cloud computing, including moving infrastructure to multiple hosts in multiple locations around the globe, to manage risk, meet compliance requirements, and maximize big data and deep learning opportunities.
Previously, Mr. Bernstein led software and communications projects for Huawei's North America R&D center as Special VP and CTO. As VP/GM at Cisco Systems, he was responsible for cloud computing, interoperability and standards initiatives, and ran its Cloud Lab. While VP of Technology at Siebel Systems, Mr. Bernstein was responsible for strategy and product marketing, including technology design, and the go-to-market strategy, including relationships with Microsoft, IBM, BEA, and others, as well as SI and ISV partnerships, for Project Nexus, the next-generation product announced as Siebel Component Assembly. Prior to these positions, he served as SVP/CTO of Chordiant Software, where he led the rearchitecture and development of the entire enterprise software product line into J2EE and XML — a pioneering effort at the time. In addition, Mr. Bernstein has consulted as an expert witness in many software IP cases, particularly in the areas of cloud computing, storage and file systems, networking and network security, and digital rights management.
Currently, Mr. Bernstein is Associate Editor and on the editorial board of IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing and serves on the editorial board of IEEE Cloud Computing, for which he is also a contributing author. He is an industry expert for "CloudWATCH (610994) DG Connect" of the European Commission Framework Programme 7 and founder and working group chairman of "IEEE P2301: Guide for Cloud Portability and Interoperability Profiles" and "IEEE P2302: Standard for Intercloud Interoperability and Federation." Mr. Bernstein is cochair of IEEE International Workshop on Cloud Computing Interoperability and Services and IEEE/ACM International Workshop on Intercloud Federation and Convergence, Cloud and Grid. Prior board appointments and committee memberships include the organizing committee of CloudConnect Conference; general faculty of New York Cloud Summit 2010; committee member of Interop; member/US liaison of Global Inter-Cloud Technology Forum (Tokyo); program committee member of IEEE International Conference on Cloud Computing Technology and Science; cofounder of IEEE Cloud Computing Standards Initiative and Study Group, serving the IEEE in creating standards, publications, and conferences; board advisor for Catbird Corporation; guest lecturer at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Physics Department's annual The Physicist in Industry seminar; member of IEEE Computer Society Industry Executives Board; member of IBM Web Services Advisory Council; and board advisor to Iteration Software, InterSAN, and UXcomm. He is also an advisor/consultant to Oak Investment Partners, Foundation Capital, Interwest Partners, Battery Ventures, OpenView Partners, and Halyard Capital.
Mr. Bernstein holds a bachelor of science degree in mathematics with highest honors and a bachelor of science degree in physics with highest honors from University of California, Santa Cruz. He is a UC Regents Scholar and the recipient of the UC Chancellors Award for best overall undergraduate research. Mr. Bernstein also received a National Science Foundation/Office of Naval Research grant for numerical analysis and advanced computation, sound transmission through the ocean. He holds, or has pending, six patents, and has written dozens of articles and presentations for a variety of journals. Mr. Bernstein codeveloped a graduate-level course in cloud computing at the University of Amsterdam Computer Science Department's graduate studies curriculum. He can be reached at experts@cutter.com.


This year, preliminary testing revealed 3 toys that may contain levels higher than 60 ppm of chromium: Minions pencil case, Slinky Jr., and Magnetic Numbers.
Minions Locking Pencil Case: The lock on the pencil case contains chromium measuring at 660 ppm in preliminary tests. The high content of chromium in the products we found doesn't necessarily mean that they violate the law. We believe it is a cause for concern, and we call on the CPSC to do further testing.
Slinky, Jr.: The toy contains chromium measuring at 1,400 ppm in preliminary tests. The high content of chromium in the products we found doesn't necessarily mean that they violate the law. We believe it is a cause for concern, and we call on the CPSC to do further testing.
Magnetic Numbers: The back of the equals sign magnet contains chromium measuring at 390 ppm in preliminary tests. The high content of chromium in the products we found doesn't necessarily mean that they violate the law. We believe it is a cause for concern, and we call on the CPSC to do further testing.
Fun Bubbles Jump Rope: The jump rope contains 10,000 ppm Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), which is banned above 1,000 ppm, and 190,000 ppm of diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), which has not yet been banned but is in the CPSC's proposed list of phthalates that should be permanently banned.
Sonic Sound Sizzlers Noise Magnets: Strong magnets nearly fit in choke tube and can harm internal organs when swallowed. This toy does not violate any federal standard.
Singing Magnets: Strong magnets nearly fit in choke tube and can harm internal organs when swallowed. This toy does not violate any federal standard.
Vtech Smart Wheels: Loud at ear and at distance. Measured >85db at ear, and >70db at 20 inches. This toy does not violate any federal standard.
Vtech Smart Animals: Loud at ear and at distance. Measured >85db at ear, and >70db at 20 inches. This toy does not violate any federal standard.
Vtech Spin and Learn Color Flashlight: Loud at ear and at distance. Measured >95db at ear, and >75db at 20 inches. This toy does not violate any federal standard.
Fisher Price Click n Learn Remote: Loud at ear and at distance. Measured >80db at ear, and >70db at 20 inches. This toy does not violate any federal standard.
Leap Frog Fridge Phonics: Loud at ear and at distance. Measured >80db at ear, and >65db at 20 inches. This toy does not violate any federal standard.
Fairy Wand: Pink plastic bead in middle easily twists off and fits in choke tube. Toy has no small parts warning.
Disney Pixar Finding Nemo Dory Figurine: Dory breaks off easily and fits in choke tube. Toy has no small parts warning.
G2 Air Mini Football: Small black plastic piece at base breaks off and fits in choke tube. Toy has no small parts warning.
Disney Pixar Riplash Racers: White plastic piece at the bottom is intended to be removed and fits in the choke tube. Toy has incorrect small parts warning.
Disney Planes: Plastic small propeller may detach and fits in the choke tube. Toy has incorrect small parts warning.
Nickelodeon Mermaid Dora: Small arms may break off and fit in the choke tube. Toy has incorrect small parts warning.
Magic Towel (football shape): The ball is larger than the choke test cylinder but smaller than the small ball tester. The toy lacks a small ball warning, required for any small ball intended for children over the age of three. These were found in the toy section.
Magic Towel (baseball shape): The ball is larger than the choke test cylinder but smaller than the small ball tester. The toy lacks a small ball warning, required for any small ball intended for children over the age of three. These were found in the toy section.
Mega Value Pack 16 Latex Punch Balloons: Balloons are dangerous for children under 8, and that correct warning is included, but this package confusingly also contains the 3+ small parts warning.
Mega Value Pack 12 Water Bomb Packs: Balloons are dangerous for children under 8, and that correct warning is included, but this package confusingly also contains the 3+ small parts warning.
Balloon Animal Kit: Balloons are dangerous for children under 8, and that correct warning is included, but this package confusingly also contains the 3+ small parts warning.


Termite Fumigation: preparation stage, how to prepare for tenting house?
Termite infestation may lead to spending thousands of dollars.
This is all because of wood damage as termites choose cellulose as their food.
Tenting is one of the most effective ways against termites.
What will you need to prepare for tent fumigation of your house?
Plastic bags or containers which can be sealed (to put all the food, medicine, tobacco if you are not planning to take them out).
Plastic containers where you can place all food which has cardboard boxes.
Plastic or any other special covers to protect your mattresses and some other furniture.
A phone to call Gas Company.
Keys to all locked household areas/items.
A place to stay for two-three days (for the whole period of fumigation process).
Any kind of food which has dry package (cardboard boxes, for example), even if it wasn't opened and has originally sealed box, has to be taken out or bagged.
In order to protect the roots of your shrubs water plants and trees around the perimeter of the house. Water should reach the depth of six inches as that will be enough to prevent fumigants' leakage out of the tent.
Attention! Termite tents are used to treat drywood termites, not subterranean termites, which nest in the soil.


We are gladly announcing our brand new laboratory and newly refreshed stretch-blow molding plant.
Plant includes 2 stretch blow-molding machines and 1 injection stretch-blow molding machine. Total annual capacity is over 70 million bottles. New plant is located in the same place as Putoksnis HQ. With the new plant we can provide even higher quality standards and more comfortable access for transporting.
Most of the laboratory equipment is already in place, but on 1 of October we are going to have new laboratory fully in place to ensure quality for all of our production units. Laboratory will be working with exiting quality devices and newly installed Preform wall thickness gauge; Gas chromatograph for AA level; Capillary viscometer for PET resin IV; Spectrophotometer for color matching, l. a. b. haze; Combi tester for Top load and filling level; Neck-finish go-no gauge; Personalized automatic scale. Instruments will allow not only to inspect and ensure best quality products, but also help our clients by providing needed information for their manufacturing.
Putoksnis is always investing in new quality equipment, processes and making internal improvements to ensure the production of highest quality products. We are also certified ISO9001; ISO14001 and achieved AA grade by BRC. Our company is also approved by Coca-Cola and Nestle Waters.


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Email and Forum Questions Profiles in IT: William Sterling Boyle and George Elwood Smith MS has Recovered Sidekick Data Google Postini Customers Angry Over Outage BlackBerry's New Storm Reviewed Android May Overtake iPhone by 2012 Website of the Week: Pandora Security and Privacy Risks of Household Robots
All Shows October 17, 2009
Email from Dave: What is your advice when looking a new career or job? From Dave
Tech Talk Answers: I would recommend that you read What Color is Your Parachute by Dick Bolles. It is based on a method developed by John Crystal who mentored Dick Bolles. John Crystal lived in McLean and I attended his workshop nearly 30 years ago.
My class with John Crystal
Identify you natural tendencies (tropisms)
Decide what you want to do.
Survey the industry to gather information.
My IT projects at home are a reflection of this approach.
Linux for OS experience
Apache Web Server, PHP, MySQL for web design
Backtrack2 for security
Install multiple systems using VMWare
Create a small database using Oracle student software
Email from Hac: Dear Tech Talk. I listen every week to the show. I would like to get Internet radio on my stereo system. What are my options. Thanks, Hac from Bowie.
Tech Talk Answers: Fortunately, you have several options to choose from. Digital audio receivers let you enjoy a wide range of digital music from your PC or the Internet over the big speakers of your home stereo. These units connect to the Internet using either Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Most cannot handle DRM and won't play your iTunes library from your PC.
Here are your options.
Logitech Squeezebox Duet — With its excellent iPod-like remote, the Logitech Squeezebox Duet is an ideal way to stream the full range of digital music–including files on your computer's hard drive, premium subscription music services, and free Internet radio–to your living room stereo system. Price: $349.55 – $436.16
Sonos Bundle BU250 — An excellent touch-screen remote and equally usable iPhone remote app breathe new life into Sonos' excellent multiroom digital-audio system. Price: $999.00.
Philips Streamium NP2500 — The Philips NP2500 offers many of the features available on more-expensive digital audio streamers for less money and has an attractive color display, but it's hard to see from a distance and playback has some occasional hiccups. Price: $185.57 – $199.68.
Email from John: Dear Tech Talk, Can I print from my iPhone or iPod? John from Rockville
Tech Talk Answers: You can print pictures from your iPhone or iPod to any HP printer using the free app called HP iPrint Photo. Print drivers for documents are not free. The one that seems to be the best is Print and Share by EuroSmatz. It is $6.99 and can print
Profiles in IT: William Sterling Boyle and George Elwood Smith
William Sterling Boyle and George Elwood Smith are co-inventors of the charge-coupled device and shared half of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics for "the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit—the CCD sensor."
William Sterling Boyle was born August 19, 1924 in Amherst, Nova Scotia.
He was home schooled by his mother until age fourteen, when he attended Montreal's Lower Canada College to complete his secondary education.
He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1943 during World War II.
He earned his BS in 1947, MS in1948, PhD in 1950 from McGill University.
After receiving his doctorate Boyle spent one year at Canada's Radiation Lab and two years teaching physics at the Royal Military College of Canada.
In 1953 Boyle joined Bell Labs where he invented the first continuously operating ruby laser with Don Nelson in 1962 and he was named on the first patent for a semiconductor injection laser.
He was made director of Space Science and Exploratory Studies at Bellcomm in 1962 providing support for the Apollo space program.
He returned to Bell Labs in 1964, working on integrated circuits.
Boyle was Executive Director of Research for Bell Labs from 1975 to 1979.
After retirement in 1979, he settled in Wallace, Nova Scotia, and helped launch an art gallery with his wife Betty, a landscape artist.
George Elwood Smith was born May 10, 1930 in White Plains, New York.
Smith served in the US Navy
He earned his BS at the University of Pennsylvania in 1955 and his PhD from the University of Chicago in 1959 with a dissertation of only three pages, which he later described as "short, but pretty good."
He worked at Bell Labs in Murray Hill, NJ from 1959 to his retirement in 1986, where he led research into novel lasers and semiconductor devices.
During his tenure, Smith was awarded dozens of patents and eventually headed the VLSI device department.
Smith and Boyle sketched out the design for CCD device in an hour, over lunch at Bell Labs in October 1969. They had the device fabricated within two months.
The two were working on semiconductor integrated circuits, and Smith had been involved with trying to create an imaging chip for the Picturephone.
The idea is fairly simple. You start with a layer of silicon with an oxide (insulator) at the surface.
Atop the oxide, add an array of metal electrodes as gates, creating capacitors that can store charge.
When a photon strikes the silicon, it creates an electron-hole pair, and the electron moves toward an electrode into the well.
Electrons accumulate in the interface between the silicon and the oxide.
When you apply a sequence of high and low voltages to adjacent gates, the electrons move from one gate to the next, forming a electron bucket brigade.
At the edge of the chip, the charge can be converted to voltage and digitized.
Both Boyle and Smith were avid sailors who took many trips together. After retirement Smith sailed around the world with his wife, Janet, for five years.
Link to 1978 video: http://www2.alcatel-lucent.com/blog/tag/nobel-prize/
MS has Recovered Sidekick Data
Sidekick customers in the U.S. will have "most, if not all" of their personal data recovered
Owners of the Sidekick cellphone lost their personal data, including contact and calendar information, when the servers storing the data crashed.
"We have determined that the outage was caused by a system failure that created data loss in the core database and the backup," said Roz Ho of Microsoft.
The smartphones, made by Microsoft subsidiary Danger Inc., were sold by T-Mobile in the U.S.
Although it's not clear how many customers were affected by the server outage, T-Mobile's financial statements suggest there are about a million Sidekicks in operation.
"We now believe that data loss affected a minority of Sidekick users," said Ho.
The Sidekick, launched in 2002, was an early entry in the smartphone market, featuring a large QWERTY keyboard for text messaging and instant messaging.
Its remote storage feature was considered innovative at the time — if the phone were lost, the customer's data could be downloaded to a new handset. However, the Sidekick didn't allow users to easily make backups of its data on a computer.
T-Mobile offered customers affected by the server crash a $100 credit for products and services, as well as a $20 refund for one month of data usage.
Some users have filed lawsuits against T-Mobile and Microsoft alleging negligence and false claims regarding the safety of their data.
Google Postini Customers Angry Over Outage
Google's Postini message security and archiving service experienced significant e-mail delivery problems on Wednesday leading to complaints from business customers using Postini.
The day-long outage prompted pages of complaints on the Postini Help Forum, mainly focused on the lack of communication about the problem.
As a user identified as "Ajax517" put it, "This is shaping up to be a big FAIL on Postini's customer service side."
A user identified as "jcinfargo" offered a similar assessment: "I talked to one reseller yesterday that also uses Postini and he said he has a law firm client that needed an e-mail for their client's trial yesterday that they did not get. This is an epic fail on Google/Postini."
The service disruption also turned into an opportunity for competitors, with some users suggesting alternative business e-mail services.
A representative from one of those services even joined in the discussion, to present an engineering viewpoint and not to make a sales pitch, he insisted.
On Tuesday evening, a Google spokesperson said, "We're aware of an issue that's causing a delay in mail delivery for some Postini customers, and are working to fix it as quickly as possible. Outbound mail is fully functional, but inbound mail has been flowing at a reduced rate for affected users."
On Wednesday morning, at 1:49 AM Pacific Time, a Google engineer the situation had been resolved and that mail delivery rates had returned to normal. The posting states that while e-mail was delayed, "no messages were bounced or deleted."
As per the pattern in outages of this sort, there was an apology and a promise to post within 48 hours an incident report and a list of corrective actions to prevent a repeat of the problem.
BlackBerry's New Storm Reviewed
BlackBerry's first Storm met with mixed reviews.
I offered a screen that was not very responsive and sluggish operating speeds.
BlackBerry seems to have addressed many of these problems with the Storm 2, which goes on sale in the UK on October 26.
The new machine is slimmer and trimmer than the old design.
The touch-screen QWERTY keyboard is much improved, too, allowing for simultaneous double-touching for speed typing.
And it has Wi-Fi, a much needed addition.
Add to this the push e-mail and unrivalled security features that makes BlackBerry the default choice for industry worldwide.
This BlackBerry phone now includes as standard applications (Twitter, Facebook and apps to play video and music content)
The iPhone apart, this week alone, Sony-Ericsson has unveiled the Satio, its all-touch multimedia mobile smartphone, which features a 12.1 megapixel camera and a high-resolution screen, while HTC gave us the super-cute Tattoo, the latest smartphone to use the freely available Android touch-screen interface developed by Google.
The core market for the Storm 2 remains the business user, backed by an IT department running Microsoft Exchange.
Android May Overtake iPhone by 2012
Google's Android will have more than quadrupled its market share by the end of 2012, according to Gartner has claimed.
Android's market share stood at 1.6 per cent during Q1 2009, but will grow to 14.5 per cent by Q4 2012 rolls around, Gartner forecast.
This is based on an 522m smartphones shipping worldwide during the period.
Android will move from its current position as the sixth most popular operating system for smartphones to become the second most popular, Gartner said.
The main reason for Android's market share growth will be because Google licenses their OS to multiple OEMs
Research in Motion's BlackBerry OS is currently the second most popular handset OS will slip to fifth place by Q4 2012.
Website of the Week: Pandora
Pandora: http://www.pandora.com
Pandora is a music discovery service designed to help you enjoy music you already know, and to help you discover new music you'll love.
It's powered by the most comprehensive analysis of music ever undertaken, the Music Genome Project: a project started back in early 2000 to capture the complex musical DNA of songs using a large team of highly-trained musicians.
Just provide one of your favorite songs or artists and Pandora will launch a streaming station to explore that part of the musical universe.
Pandora free provides up to 40 hours of music per month. It is paid through advertising revenue.
Pandora One provides unlimited music each month. It streams at 192 kbps for high quality sound.
Security and Privacy Risks of Household Robots
Researchers from Univ. of Washington reported hacking results for household robots.
Results were reported at the 11th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing, September 30th — October 3rd 2009
They studied examples of today's robots in order to understand challenges for future household robots.
Robots could include webcam, microphones, and wireless Internet access.
They studied RoboSapien V2, the Rovio, and the Spykee.
The robots that we studied were purchased during or before October 2008.
They found several vulnerabilities in the robots that we studied:
Usernames and passwords used to access and control the robots are not encrypted, except in the case of the Spykee, which only encrypts them when sent over the Internet.
A malicious person could potentially intercept these to gain control of and access to the robots.
The audio-visual streams are not encrypted, except in the case of the Spykee, which only encrypts them when sent over the Internet.
When the Spykee uses encryption, it does so in a manner that may allow an attacker to decrypt the information (by performing a man-in-the-middle attack).
The Rovio's audio-visual stream is never password-protected, even if the robot is configured to require a password.
When the network supports it, the Spykee can be accessed remotely, even if the "remote access" mode is disabled.
The Rovio has no way of disabling remote access.
The Spykee's connection notification sound can be disabled by an attacker immediately muting the robot upon connecting.
The Spykee remains connected to the Internet whenever it is on its base, even if switched off.
These vulnerabilities mean that someone might be able to drive your robot around your home, look around the house, listen in on conversations.
Daylight Saving Time – More Than You Wanted to Know
Daylight Saving Time (not Daylight SavingS Time)
What about DST computer system updates
Check Correct Time on the Internet
www.time.gov
http://time.nist.gov
Radio Controlled Clock Change to DST Automatically
Primary Time and Frequency Standard for United States
Email Question From Chrissy in Malaysia


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Signed and numbered of 120 in pencil by the Executor of The Estate of Andy Warhol on stamped certificate of authenticity attached to the reverse. This work is from an overall edition of 120 plus 24 artist's proofs.
Some of Warhol's work, as well as his own personality, has been described as being Keatonesque. Warhol's works include some of the most expensive paintings ever sold making his art highly collectible, and valuable.


Last week I visited our client Zodiac Aerospace in New Jersey. They are a fascinating company, as they manufacture slides and inflatable ramps for aircraft. Let's hope we never need them, but after seeing their facility and process, I feel safer!


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Slick Electricity Rates
Commercial Electricity in Slick
^ The average commercial electricity rate in Slick, OK is 7.13¢/kWh.[1]
Residential Electricity in Slick
^ The average residential electricity rate in Slick, OK is 9.76¢/kWh.[1]
Industrial Electricity in Slick
^ The average industrial electricity rate in Slick, OK is 5.06¢/kWh.[1]
Slick, OK Electricity Statistics
Commercial electricity rates in Slick
The average commercial electricity rate in Slick is 7.13¢/kWh.[1]
This average (commercial) electricity rate in Slick is 2.6% less than the Oklahoma average rate of 7.32¢/kWh.[2]
The average (commercial) electricity rate in Slick is 29.34% less than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh. Commercial rates in the U.S. range from 6.86¢/kWh to 34.88¢/kWh.[2]
Residential electricity rates in Slick
The average residential electricity rate in Slick is 9.76¢/kWh.[1]
This average (residential) electricity rate in Slick is 2.63% greater than the Oklahoma average rate of 9.51¢/kWh.[2]
The average (residential) electricity rate in Slick is 17.85% less than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh. Residential rates in the U.S. range from 8.37¢/kWh to 37.34¢/kWh.[2]
Industrial electricity rates in Slick
The average industrial electricity rate in Slick is 5.06¢/kWh.[1]
This average (industrial) electricity rate in Slick is 0.59% less than the Oklahoma average rate of 5.09¢/kWh.[2]
The average (industrial) electricity rate in Slick is 24.14% less than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh. Industrial rates in the U.S. range from 4.13¢/kWh to 30.82¢/kWh.[2]
Oklahoma Electricity Rates & Consumption
Commercial electricity in Oklahoma
Commercial electricity rates in OK [3]
The average commercial electricity rate in Oklahoma is 7.32¢/kWh, which ranks 50th in the nation and is 27.45% less than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh.[3]
Commercial electricity consumption in OK [3]
Commercial electricity consumption in Oklahoma averages 6,206 kWh/month, which ranks 19th in the nation and is 0.51% less than the national average of 6,238 kWh/month.
Commercial electricity bills in OK [3]
The average monthly commercial electricity bill in Oklahoma is $454, which ranks 41st in the nation and is 27.82% less than the national average of $629.
Learn more about commercial electricity in Oklahoma
Residential electricity in Oklahoma
Residential electricity rates in Oklahoma [3]
The average residential electricity rate in Oklahoma is 9.51¢/kWh, which ranks 45th in the nation and is 19.95% less than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh.
Residential electricity consumption in OK [3]
Residential electricity consumption in Oklahoma averages 1,132 kWh/month, which ranks 6th in the nation and is 25.36% greater than the national average of 903 kWh/month.
Residential electricity bills in OK [3]
The average monthly residential electricity bill in Oklahoma is $108, which ranks 19th in the nation and is 0.93% greater than the national average of $107 per month.
Learn more about residential electricity in Oklahoma
Industrial electricity in Oklahoma
Industrial electricity rates in Oklahoma [3]
The average industrial electricity rate in Oklahoma is 5.09¢/kWh, which ranks 49th in the nation and is 23.69% less than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh.
Industrial electricity consumption in OK [3]
Industrial electricity consumption in Oklahoma averages 75,694 kWh/month, which ranks 37th in the nation and is 32.51% less than the national average of 112,158 kWh/month.
Industrial electricity bills in OK [3]
The average monthly industrial electricity bill in Oklahoma is $3,850, which ranks 43rd in the nation and is 48.55% less than the national average of $7,483.
Learn more about industrial electricity in Oklahoma
Household Income in Slick, OK
Slick, OK Income Breakdown [4]
Income Summary for Slick, OK
Electric bills: The average residential electricity bill in Oklahoma is about $108/month, ranking 19th in the U.S. and 0.93% greater than the national average of $107.[5]
Income: Slick vs. Nation [4]
Additional information about Slick
About Slick
Slick is a town located in Creek County in the state of Oklahoma, and has a population of approximately 131.[6]
More about Slick utilities
For more information about Slick electricity, or for additional resources regarding electricity & utilities in your state, visit the Energy Information Administration.
The world's largest source for producing electricity is coal. Coal generates nearly half of the electricity in the U.S.
Additional Cities in OK
Bowlegs
Porum
Local Electricity Rates in Slick, OK


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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — Montgomery County High School senior, Jacob Bradley is plunging straight into the workforce. On May 27, Bradley is putting down his textbooks and picking up his tools. He'll work alongside plumbers learning a trade in high demand.
At the high school on Wednesday morning, Bradley signed his letter of intent, but not for athletics or academics, instead to join Fast Flow Plumbing and begin his apprenticeship in the trade.
"I never really wanted to be an accountant or sit down. I enjoy working with my hands a lot," said Bradley.
By his side yesterday was his mother, Angie Bradley. She spoke highly of her son and said how proud she was. She even shed a tear.
"His dad and I are just over the moon," said Angie. "He's a great kid. We are very lucky to have him."
Results unclear in Fayette County race following ballot mix up
This isn't Bradley's first time fixing pipes. For years, he and his dad fixed water pipes, electrical sockets, and more around their house. Since March 2022, Bradley has worked part-time for Fast Flow Plumbing while enrolled in the high school's co-op program.
Bradley met Ben Crum, Vice President of Fast Flow Plumbing, at a career fair and has been committed to the trade since. Half of Bradley's day is in a classroom, and the other half is handiwork. He sometimes works 32 hours a week in addition to his school work.
As a plumbing apprentice for Fast Flow Plumbing, Bradley will earn as he learns. Most apprentices make $14 – $20 per hour. A master plumber will teach Bradley for two years before his first exam to get his journeyman's license.
"We are willing to invest in anyone that comes to us," said Crum. "We want to make sure they have the opportunity in two years to get their journeyman's license."
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In nearly a decade, studies show nearly 80,000 plumbers are expected to retire. Therefore, it's teens, like Bradley, who will be the future, and much needed masters, of the industry.
After Bradley passes the exam and receives his license, he will work another two years before taking an exam to become a master plumber. Journeymen plumber's pay averages between $40,000 and $120,000 per year. In Kentucky, Master plumbers can own and operate their own companies. The average company grosses more than $1,000,000 per year.
But for Bradley, it's not about the money. Even though he is using his paycheck to pay off his car loan.
In 10 years, Bradley still sees himself plumbing. "Maybe I'll be a Fast Flow Plumbing franchise owner," he said.
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Invoking attempt to murder provision is preposterous: BJP MLA Nitesh Rane to Bombay HC
The interim assurance from prosecution to not arrest BJP MLA Nitesh Rane will continue till his plea for pre-arrest bail is decided by Bombay high court in connection with an attempt to murder case registered last month in Sindhudurg.
Swati Deshpande
Updated: January 13, 2022, 11:26 IST
MUMBAI: The interim assurance from prosecution to not arrest BJP MLA Nitesh Rane will continue till his plea for pre-arrest bail is decided by Bombay high court in connection with an attempt to murder case registered last month in Sindhudurg. The HC will continue hearing the matter on January 13.
Senior counsel Niteen Pradhan argued before Justice C V Bhadang said the invoking of an offence of attempt to murder was "preposterous" in the case against Rane. The case was nothing but an outcome of the "lampooning" he faced outside Vidhan Bhavan last month when BJP leaders were protesting, he said.
In a rejoinder he filed, he said that there is "malice in fact" in the investigation "for ulterior political motives and the outcome of some lampooning outside Vidhan Bhavan on December 23, 2021," adding, "There is also no explanation in the reply (of the police) either admitting or denying the conduct of the material witness."
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Legislative Assembly Nitesh Rane, son of Union minister Narayan Rane, in one of the accused persons in a case of alleged attempt to murder of a Shiv Sena functionary, Santosh Parab, in Sindhudurg in December 2021.
Special public prosecutor Sudeep Pasbola had earlier orally submitted before Justice C V Bhadang that no coercive steps would be taken till then against him. That assurance continues.
Rane's application says he and the co-accused being "falsely implicated and to disgrace them in the public by their arrest, is a perfect example of vindictive misuse of political power in order to settle scores with regard to the event of catcalling outside the Vidhan Sabha" and also the "hotly contested election" of Sindhudurg District Co-operative Bank chairperson in which the BJP won against the ruling party.
His rejoinder on Tuesday also cited "important issues which were given a go by, by the prosecution". It said these were that there was no reply on his contention that Shiv Sena Activist Satish Sawant met the complainant in the hospital at Kankavali which is run by the government and outside the hospital media was already present and the witness had made a statement against Rane and a co-accused even before the FIR was recorded at 4pm, at Kankavali police station.
Pradhan said the statements of journalists are required to be taken not of seriously before proceeding with the application and must be placed before the HC to rule out any false implication of Rane.
The rejoinder also said that the complainant was apparently felicitated by high placed political personalities and the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra who had visited Kankavali and attended a rally of Sahakar Samruddhi Panel on December 26 which was being led by Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress, for his "outstanding sacrifice and courage" to withstand the pressure of political leaders in Sindhudurg and having named Rane in the FIR.
Rane, in his rejoinder also questioned why the State's reply was silent on why no action was taken against him or why was he not called for interrogation between December 18 and 24 when his name was already disclosed—due to manipulation and concoction.
There is reference only to "two abrasions on the chest" and the "glaring fallacy" of the prosecution case is there is no explanation of the assault of the blow and the injury, as the FIR itself says there was only "one blow" and hence invoking the offence of attempt to murder under section 307 of the Indian Penal Code is "preposterous."
The FIR at the Kankavli police says that Sena functionary Santosh Parab, 44, allegedly stabbed in the chest on December 18 at 11 pm by a man after being knocked down from his motorbike by a car, heard the alleged assailant—a passenger in the car--uttering that they "should inform Gotya Sawant and Nitesh Rane".
He said Rane and a co-accused were called by the police on December 24 and interrogated for four hours and allowed to go, but on December 26 Kankavali police issued summons under section 91 of Criminal Procedure Code—as an accused—and hence he filed an anticipatory bail application on December 27 which was heard for a few days before it was rejected. Thus, on January 3, Rane moved the HC, said Pradhan.
His application before the HC says on December 18, 2021, four persons were arrested by Kankavali police and another, fifth man, arrested on December 20. All five were on December 25 remanded to magesterial custody till January 6, 2022. "In the remand order, it has been observed that the medical certificate of the complainant shows that the injury is simple in nature," says his petition adding that "it falsifies" the complainant's allegations of "being dragged" which "is an afterthought".
The IO in his reply to the HC said, "Applicant No.l (Nitesh Rane) has contacted Accused 6 - Sachin Satpute, who is a close confidante to whom he had entrusted this work of assaulting the Complainant, through the mobile phone of his personal assistant Rakesh Parab.'' It added that Rane "deftly covered his tracks in order distance himself from… Satpute.'' The police in its reply said, investigation revealed that Rane had "provided a photograph of the injured, namely Santosh Parab" to accused number 6 Sachin Satpute.
"Satpute also used his mobile phone to take a picture of the photograph of Santosh Manohar Parab and saved it on his mobile phone,'' said the IO and he then handed over the photo to his bodyguard—"absconding accused Dheeraj Jadhav and told him to carry out the instructions of Applicant No.l (Rane). Jadhav entrusted the workto another absconding accused who further hired accused number 4 to commit the act. The affidavit said the main assailant Karan Kamble has been identified by the injured Complainant in the Test Identification.''
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Uzbekistan will not join the Eurasian Economic Union: Mirziyoyev
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World Bank hails Uzbekistan's market reforms
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Central Asia, US co-operation 'key' to security, stability
By Maksim Yeniseyev and Ksenia Bondal
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of US Air Forces Central Command, Southwest Asia, visits the Uzbekistani Armed Forces Academy February 22 in Tashkent. [US Embassy in Tashkent]
ASTANA/TASHKENT/KABUL -- Co-operation between the United States and various Central Asian states is key for regional security and peace in Afghanistan, according to a top US general.
Despite pressure from Russia and Iran, governments in Central Asia "continue to support the transit of supplies to US troops in Afghanistan and engage the United States on shared interests related to access, border security, counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics and counter-insurgency", Gen. Joseph Votel, commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), told the House Armed Services Committee in Washington February 27.
"Our Central Asian partners remain concerned about the long-term stability of Afghanistan and Pakistan as well as the specter of returning foreign terrorist fighters to their home countries," he said.
An 'advanced' military relationship with Kazakhstan
The US military relationship with Kazakhstan is the most advanced in the region, Votel pointed out.
General Joseph Votel, commander of US Central Command, testifies during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, February 27, 2018. [Saul Loeb / AFP]
US Ambassador to Uzbekistan Pamela Spratlen (2nd from left) hands over portable radiation detectors to the State Customs Committee of Uzbekistan February 23. [US Embassy in Tashkent]
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani (seated near fireplace) receives the army chiefs of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan February 12 in Kabul. [Afghan presidential press office]
"We are making notable progress as the Kazakhstani Ministry of Defence focuses on institutional reform of its non-commissioned officer (NCO) corps, human resources administration and its professional military education system," Votel said.
"Kazakhstan is included in the northern transit route; that means that [US] military cargo shipments to Afghanistan's northern regions pass through our territory," Almaty-based political analyst Rustam Burnashev told Caravanserai.
The United States especially values the support of Kazakhstan in promoting security in Afghanistan, according to Wren Elhai, US embassy spokesman in Astana.
"We share an interest in seeing Afghanistan become more secure and stable, both politically and economically. A stable Afghanistan is good for everyone in Central Asia," he told Caravanserai.
"We were very pleased with President [Nursultan] Nazarbayev's offer to extend a programme to train Afghan civilian and security personnel, with an emphasis on empowering Afghan women," he said.
Kazakhstan is paying more attention to helping Afghanistan, said Murat Abdushukurov from Almaty, chairman of a co-ordinating council for Kazakhstan's organisations of veterans of the Soviet war in Afghanistan.
"Helping educate [Afghan] youth, the way it happens in Kazakhstani universities now, where on average 170 young [Afghans] come to study each year, is a good contribution to improving life in Afghanistan," he told Caravanserai.
"There is no doubt that the United States participates in shaping the security in Central Asia as part of fighting terrorism, extremism and ... drug trafficking," Abdushukurov said.
Border security focus in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan
"Uzbekistan remains a key US partner in Central Asia due to its strategic geographic location at the heart of Eurasia and proximity to Afghanistan," Votel told the committee.
On February 22, Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of US Air Forces Central Command, Southwest Asia, visited Uzbekistan, where he met with top Uzbekistani officials, including some from the Ministry of Defence, according to the US embassy in Tashkent.
"Co-operation between the US Air Force and the Uzbekistani armed forces has a long and productive history," Tashkent-based political analyst Umid Asatullayev told Caravanserai.
"From 2001 to 2005, the US Air Force used Khanabad airport in Uzbekistan as ... a base to support the counter-terrorism coalition in Afghanistan," recalled Asatullayev.
Meanwhile, on February 23 in Tashkent, in another gesture of goodwill, US Ambassador to Uzbekistan Pamela Spratlen handed over 230 hand-held radiation detectors to Uzbekistani customs officials.
"Co-operation between our two countries on nuclear and radiological nonproliferation has been essential to ensuring a safer and more secure world," said Spratlen at the event, according to the US embassy in Tashkent. "With this new equipment, the State Customs Committee will be better able to detect dangerous nuclear and radiological materials at its expanded crossing point facilities."
"The detectors can be used to fight smuggling of radioactive substances and to stop an attempt to import a 'dirty bomb' that terrorists could use. It is important to prevent import of materials and products contaminated by radiation, such as metals used in agriculture," Tokhir Vokhidov, a spokesman for the State Customs Committee, told Caravanserai.
It also is essential to strengthen border security in Tajikistan, which shares 800 miles (about 1,300km) of its frontier with Afghanistan, noted Votel.
"Tajikistan is a major transit point for Afghan opiates; our efforts to help strengthen Afghan-Tajik border security are important to reducing the drug trade that funds the Taliban and destabilises the region," Votel said.
Key to peace in Central Asia
Regional military co-operation is key to Central Asia, according to analysts and politicians.
On February 13, the top military officers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the United States and several NATO countries took part in a military chiefs' meeting in Kabul.
Among the topics were fighting insurgency in Afghanistan and boosting military co-operation among their countries.
The participation of the commanders of the armed forces of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan symbolised the beginning of a new era of co-operation, said Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
"Their arrival marks a new beginning of co-operation [among] the armies of Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. We also discussed combating terrorism and boosting economic co-operation [among] our three countries," Ghani tweeted after the meeting.
Many Afghan Twitter users said that they support the president and welcome the assistance of their "northern neighbours".
"Much needed interaction. Central Asia can play a greater role in stabilisation efforts in Afghanistan," Sayed Saber Ibrahimi tweeted, referring to the military chiefs' meeting.
"This is a good move, indeed. We need strong ties to our neighbours, especially ones who want peace and security in the region and support sustainable economic development for both sides. Thumbs up!" Sulaiman Assadullah tweeted.
"This meeting of chiefs of staff needs to be looked at not only from the point of view of development of co-operation with Afghanistan but also as an optimistic example of regional dialogue," Asatullayev said.
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