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Canadian election results live!
Live commentary on results from the Canadian election. Guest post by Adrian Beaumont.
Guest post by Adrian Beaumont, who joins us from time to time to provide commentary on elections internationally. Adrian is an honorary associate at The University of Melbourne. His work on electoral matters for The Conversation can be found here, and his own website is here.
Wednesday 10:16am Back to Brexit, and the government lost a crucial vote on Tuesday that means it is unable to guillotine the Brexit bill through the Commons by Thursday. The second reading of the Brexit bill passed by 329 votes to 299, with 19 Labour and most independents voting with the Conservatives. However, the guillotine motion failed by 322 to 308, along similar splits as Saturday's Letwin amendment. In both cases, opposition from the ten DUP MPs was critical in swinging these two votes against the government.
A long delay to Brexit is now very likely. Jeremy Corbyn has said Labour will agree to an election once such a delay is in place. Polls currently give the Conservatives a large lead.
Wednesday 9:56am The final seat result was as below. The final popular votes were 34.4% Conservatives, 33.1% Liberals, 15.9% NDP, 7.7% Quebec Bloc and 6.5% Greens. Turnout was 66.0% of eligible voters (down 2.8%).
6:23pm The Liberals lead in the last two undecided seats, and are likely to win 157 of the 338 seats, losing just one net seat in Ontario. The Conservatives have 121, the Quebec Bloc 32, the NDP 24, the Greens three and one independent.
5:57pm So Canada is likely headed for a Liberal government supported by the more left-wing NDP.
5:55pm Antony Green has an overall summary of vote and seat changes since the 2015 election. Currently Liberals and NDP have 180 seats combined, easily exceeding the requirement for a majority (170 seats) (post modified).
4:50pm Assuming current figures are near final, here's how they compare with the CBC Poll Tracker (in brackets)
Libs 156 seats, 33.0% (137, 32.0%)
Con 122, 34.5% (124, 31.6%)
Quebec Bloc 32, 7.9% (39, 7.0%)
NDP 24, 15.9% (35, 18.4%)
Green 3, 6.4% (1, 7.5%)
So the Conservatives exceeded their polling in popular vote terms, beating the Liberals by 1.5% instead of losing by 0.4%. But they lost the seat count by 34 instead of 13. Far too many votes wasted in Alberta and Saskatchewan, while the Liberals won Ontario easily. And probably some tactical voting.
3:28pm It greatly helps to be regionally concentrated if you're a minor party in a single-member system. The Quebec Bloc currently have 32 seats on 8.1%, the Greens just three seats on 6.3%. The Bloc won 33.0% in Quebec, the only province they contested.
3:14pm Not much change in the results. 156 Liberal leads, 121 Conservative, 32 Quebec Bloc, 25 NDP, three Greens, one independent. Conservatives lead Liberals by 1.3% on popular votes; could also be some tactical voting by left-wing supporters. If these results hold, Liberals plus NDP will have a majority (170+ seats). I hope the NDP will push the Liberals to electoral reform.
2:25pm I'm going for a walk on a (rare) sunny day in Melbourne. See you in 30 minutes.
2:24pm The Conservatives currently have a 0.6% lead over the Liberals in popular votes despite trailing by 35 in seats leading. It's possible that there are big vote sinks for the Liberals in the cities still to be counted, or that the Conservative vote was too inefficiently distributed (see Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan).
2:14pm Canada's most populous province, Ontario, voted for a right-wing government at the June 2018 provincial election, but the Liberals are currently leading in 77 of the 121 seats from that province. Another example of state elections not correlating strongly with federal results.
2:00pm Maxime Bernier broke away from the Conservatives to form the far-right People's Party during the last term. CBC says he's lost his seat.
1:53pm 152 Liberals, 118 Conservatives, 35 Quebec Bloc, 24 NDP, three Greens seat leads. Called elected are 82 Liberals, 75 Conservatives, 18 Bloc, three NDP, one Green
1:31pm A big problem for the Conservatives is massive vote wastage in Alberta. They currently have 72% of the vote there, but there are only 34 seats in that province.
1:22pm 140 Liberals, 107 Conservatives, 30 Bloc, 20 NDP, one Green seat leads. 22 losses for the Liberals, enough to cost them their majority.
1:11pm CBC News calls a Liberal government, probably a minority but we'll see!
1:09pm 122 Liberals, 95 Conservatives, 21 Bloc, ten NDP, two Greens. Liberals shown losing 16 seats, enough to cost them their majority (had 184 of 338 in 2015)
1:00pm 93 Liberals, 69 Conservatives, 18 Bloc, nine NDP, one Green
12:53pm 71 Liberals, 44 Conservatives, 12 Bloc, eight NDP, one Green leads
12:51pm 58 Liberals, 40 Conservatives, 12 Quebec Bloc, eight NDP, one Green seat leads.
12:46pm 48 Liberals, 29 Conservatives, eight Quebec Bloc, six NDP and one Green seat leads.
12:03pm Will have lunch now, so I'm back in time for the 12:30pm deluge!
12:02pm In Atlantic Canada, the CBC Poll Tracker had voting intentions of 37.1% Liberals, 26.8% Conservatives, 20.0% NDP and 12.1% Greens. Results so far are 41.3% Liberals, 29.7% Conservatives, 16.7% NDP and 10.1% Greens.
11:57am One seat in Quebec closed at 10:30am, and that puts the Quebec Bloc on the board (very termporarily). Seat leads are 26 Liberals, five Conservatives, one NDP and one Green. Called seats are 17 Liberals, three Conservatives, one NDP
11:45am Greens are on the tally board, leading in one seat. 25 Liberals, six Conservatives, one NDP, one Green. In 2015, all Atlantic Canada seats went Liberal.
11:35am 24 Liberals, seven Conservative, one NDP leads. Ten Liberals, two Conservatives, one NDP called elected.
11:27am Antony Green tweets that these provinces are showing a 12% swing from Liberal to Conservative, but the Liberal vote was huge in 2015, and it may not carry to the rest of the country.
11:22am 24 Liberals, six Conservatives, one NDP seat lead, including eight Liberals called elected
11:09am 22 Liberals, six Conservatives, one NDP seat lead, including five Liberals called as elected.
11:03am Now 16 Liberals, nine Conservative and one NDP seat lead. Polls in most of Canada do not close until 12:30pm, with British Columbia (42 of 338 seats) closing at 1pm.
10:50am Welcome to a live blog of the Canadian election results by Adrian Beaumont. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has up-to-date figures. Polls closed at 10:30am AEDT in four eastern provinces (32 of 338 seats), and the Liberals have leads in 12 seats, to two for the Conservatives, and one NDP. These eastern provinces are pro-Liberal compared to Canada overall.
In the latest on Brexit, Commons Speaker John Bercow did not allow the government to bring back its meaningful vote motion after it had been amended on Saturday. The government will now attempt to ram the Brexit legislation through the Commons by Thursday, but even if it succeeds, and the legislation is not unacceptably amended, the House of Lords is a big problem.
The Lords is far more pro-Remain than the Commons, and does not like to be rushed. As the Letwin amendment states that approval of the deal is delayed until all legislation passes parliament, it is likely that the government will need to accept at least a short Brexit extension.
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Q: Зациклена остановка потока, а другие не работают При создании 10 потоков тех которые делают +1 и тех кто делает -1 синхронизированного числа ( ограничение до >= 0 и <= 5 в ином случает тот кто забирает или тот кто кладёт блокируется ), происходит проблема в том что, рано или поздно зацикливается один "Producer" или "Consumer" и вечно выскакивает сообщение что он был остановлен, чаще всего это происходит, когда число доходит до 0, имею предположение, что я плохо знаком с concurrent.locks и использую его неправильно, либо где то в логике ошибка, так же потоки почему то не понимают, что когда число уже равно 5 его нельзя прибавлять и нужно блокироваться, но происходит так, что они всё равно увеличивают число и не блокирует.
import java.util.*;
import java.util.concurrent.locks.ReentrantLock;

public class stream {
    static int number=0;
    public static void main(String[] args) throws IllegalMonitorStateException, InterruptedException {
        ReentrantLock locker = new ReentrantLock();
        var consumer = new ArrayList<Thread>();
            var producer = new ArrayList<Thread>();
            for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
                consumer.add(new Thread(new Consumer(locker)));
                producer.add(new Thread(new Producer(locker)));
            }
        consumer.forEach(Thread::start); //потребитель
        producer.forEach(Thread::start); //поставщик

            System.out.println("main finished");
        }
    public static synchronized void put(){
        number++;
    }
    public static synchronized void pick(){
        number--;
    }
    public static synchronized void print(){
        System.out.println(number);
    }
}
    class Consumer implements Runnable{
    ReentrantLock locker;

        public Consumer(ReentrantLock lock) {
        this.locker=lock;
        }

        @Override
    public void run() {
            try {
                for(;;) {
                    if (stream.number == 4){
                        Thread.sleep(1000);
                    }
                    Thread.sleep(500);
                    if (stream.number >= 5) {
                        System.out.println("Consumer " + Thread.currentThread().getName() + " was stopped ");
                        locker.lock();
                    }
                    else {
                        if(locker.tryLock()){

                            locker.unlock();
                            System.out.println("Consumer " + Thread.currentThread().getName() + " was continued");
                        }

                        stream.put();
                        System.out.println("Consumer " + Thread.currentThread().getName() + " was put product ");
                        System.out.print("Status product: ");
                        stream.print();
                        Thread.sleep(1000);
                    }

                }
            } catch (Exception e) {

            }
        }
    }
    class Producer implements Runnable{
        ReentrantLock locker;

        public Producer(ReentrantLock lock) {
        this.locker=lock;
        }

        @Override
        public void run() {
            try {
                Thread.sleep(500);
                for(;;) {
                    if (stream.number == 1){
                        Thread.sleep(1000);
                    }
                    if (stream.number <= 0) {
                        System.out.println("Producer "+ Thread.currentThread().getName() + " was stopped ");
                        locker.lock();
                    }
                    else {
                        if(locker.tryLock()){
                            locker.unlock();
                            System.out.println("Producer "+ Thread.currentThread().getName() + " was continued");
                        }
                        Thread.sleep(1000);
                        stream.pick();
                        System.out.println("Producer " + Thread.currentThread().getName() + " was picked up product ");
                        System.out.print("Status product: ");
                        stream.print();

                    }

                }
            } catch (Exception e) {
                e.printStackTrace();
            }
        }
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A: if (stream.number == 1){

Нельзя вот так с не volatile полем работать без синхронизации.
добавь
public static synchronized void read(){
        return number;
}

Ну и с lock / unlock ты вообще не понял как работать.
if (stream.number >= 5) {
                        System.out.println("Consumer " + Thread.currentThread().getName() + " was stopped ");
                        locker.lock();
                    }

и
                 if (stream.number <= 0) {
                        System.out.println("Producer "+ Thread.currentThread().getName() + " was stopped ");
                        locker.lock();
                    }

Блокирует лок навечно, потому что другие потоки не могут сделать ему unclock, а в этом потоке условие уже никогда не изменится.
Если ты хотел, чтобы они ждали, когда кто-то добавит в пустую или уберёт из переполненной, то тебе надо было создать два условия
Condition nonEmpty = locker.newCondition();
Condition nonFull = locker.newCondition();

передать оба условия во все потоки, и (например) когда очередь пустая, то получатель должен делать
locker.lock();
if (empty) nonEmpty.await();
locker.unlock();

а отправитель должен извещать, когда добавляет
locker.lock();
stream.put();
nonEmpty.signal();
locker.unlock();

Ну и для переполненной очереди должно быть наоборот - отправитель ждёт nonFull, а получатель извещает, когда прочитал из очереди.
И вообщк советую открыть java.util.concurrent.locks.Condition и изучить примеры в JavaDoc

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Since we are at present a one-car family (as opposed to being a zer0-car family during a good portion of the last couple of years abroad), sometimes we have to get creative about getting all our transportation worked out. Today the children and I took Tony in to work so we could grocery shop. He works from home in the afternoons, so we picked him up after spending some time lunching in the park.
It worked perfectly. Our only problem was how to fit in the homeschooling we normally do between 10:00 and 11:30. Fortunately, most of our schoolbooks are available as audiobooks on librivox, so we can take them along in the car. If I had a working mp3 player, I would use that, but at least our car cd player does play mp3's, so I was able to burn all of the books (and our music by Hildegard of Bingen, our term composer) onto two cd's. We also brushed up on our Italian with a half-hour of Pimsleur that the children would never have sat still for had they not been buckled in carseats.All we have left to do for today is math, copywork, and picture study, which should take a combined total of perhaps 25 minutes. So I'd say our first day of car-schooling was a great success.
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Lawmakers fail to override transgender bill veto
PIERRE (AP) -- The South Dakota House failed on Thursday to override the governor's veto of a bill that would have required transgender students to use bathrooms corresponding with their birth gender, though the bill's main sponsor suggested that...
By By James Nord and Dirk Lammers / Associated Press
PIERRE (AP) - The South Dakota House failed on Thursday to override the governor's veto of a bill that would have required transgender students to use bathrooms corresponding with their birth gender, though the bill's main sponsor suggested that supporters regroup and come back with a "better, stronger bill."
The vote came two days after Republican Gov. Dennis Daugaard vetoed the bill, saying it didn't address "any pressing issue" and that such decisions were best left to local schools. The governor also warned that such a law - which would have been a first in the U.S. - could invite costly litigation against the state and local schools.
Bill opponent Terri Bruce, a transgender man who watched Thursday's vote from the House gallery, said he was "ecstatic" after the failed veto override, which he called "an absolute relief." Chad Griffin, president of the Human Rights Campaign, added in a statement: "Fairness and equality have prevailed over this unconscionable legislative assault on transgender children."
Transgender rights have become a new flashpoint in the nation's cultural clashes following the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage last year. South Dakota became a focal point after its Republican-controlled Legislature last month approved the legislation, which supporters said was aimed at protecting student privacy. Opponents criticized it as discriminatory, saying it would further marginalize transgender students.
Caitlyn Jenner, the transgender activist and former Olympic decathlon gold medalist, had called on Daugaard to veto the bill. Opponents also used the South Dakota Tourism Department's Twitter hashtag to take aim at the state's roughly $3.8 billion tourism industry.
Republican Rep. Fred Deutsch, the bill's primary sponsor in the House, asked lawmakers Tuesday and again on Thursday not to override the veto. In his plea Thursday, he told his colleagues: "Do we continue to push the issue over to the Senate to simply make a point, or do we take the summer to regroup and come back with a better, stronger bill?"
The bill originally passed the House by a veto-proof 58-10 vote, though supporters didn't muster the 47 votes needed on Thursday to reach the required two-thirds margin for an override. Even if they had, their efforts would have faced a harder time in the Senate, which only narrowly passed the legislation 20-15 earlier this year.
Senate Majority Leader Corey Brown noted ahead of the vote that overriding a veto was usually an uphill fight, "especially if you are short the votes the first time around."
House Republicans declined to heed the advice.
"Girls belong in girls bathrooms, boys belong in boys," said Republican Rep. Thomas Brunner, who supported overriding the veto. "This is not a little speech we make on the stump. This is what we really believe, and how we want to protect our children, whether they're boys or they're girls or they're somewhere in between. This is how we protect people here."
Daugaard initially offered a positive reaction to the bill, but said he wanted to research the issue before making a decision. Last week, he met with three transgender individuals and heard their personal stories; before the meeting, he said he had never knowingly met a transgender person.
Daugaard's chief of staff, Tony Venhuizen, said Thursday's vote shows "there are quite a few House members who shared some of the same concerns that the governor had."
A state Senate committee earlier Thursday shot down a separate bill that would have voided a state activities association policy allowing transgender students to request to play on the athletic team of their choice.
City crews to continue removing snow from Mitchell streets in effort to widen paths
Snow removal began Thursday and will continue into the upcoming week, city officials say.
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Public access fight draws state of South Dakota into court with townships
Local governments erase invisible routes hunters use to access public land
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Tim Reitzel, Janelle Phillips take home top awards at Davison County Sheriff's Office annual ceremony
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Creativity Week brings Mitchell High School art ambassador students to 401 Create, Mitchell Public Library

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Clinched the final automatic qualifying place on the World Points List by 1.61 points after taking several weeks off for the birth of his first child. Led Europe to victory with the winning point in the final singles match at Celtic Manor in '10 against Hunter Mahan, three months after winning the US Open at Pebble Beach. His '14 season was highlighted by a victory at the French Open, as well as top-10 finishes in three World Golf Championship events, The Open Championship and the Irish Open.


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Q: How to force an image to be full width and maintain aspect ratio using React Native? I have an image that I pull down from a URL. I do not know the dimensions of this image ahead of time.
How do I style / layout the image so that it is the full width of the parent view and the height is calculated so that the aspect ratio is maintained?
I have tried using onLoad in 0.34.0-rc.0 and the height / width are both 0 in event.nativeEvent.source.
The image is in a <ScrollView/>. I am not after a full screen image.

A: React Native has a function built in that will return the width and height of an image: Image.getSize(). Check out the documentation here

A: It worked for me.
import React from 'react'
import { View, Text, Image } from 'react-native'

class Test extends React.Component {
  render() {
    return (
      <View>
        <Image
          source={{ uri: "https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQL6goeE1IdiDqIUXUzhzeijVV90TDQpigOkiJGhzaJRbdecSEf" }}
          style={{ height: 200, left: 0, right: 0 }}
          resizeMode="contain"
        />
        <Text style={{ textAlign: "center" }}>Papaya</Text>
      </View>
    );
  }
}

export default Test;

Another way you can get width of parent view after layout event.
<View
  style={{ flex: 1}}
  layout={(event) => { this.setState({ width: event.nativeEvent.layout.width }); }}
/>

When you get width parent view from layout event then you can assign width to Image tag.
import React from 'react';
import { View, Image } from 'react-native';

class Card extends React.Component {
  constructor(props) {
    super(props);
    this.state = {
      height: 300,
      width: 0
    };
  }
  render() {
    return (
      <View style={{
        flex: 1,
        flexDirection: 'row'
      }}>
        <View style={{ width: 50, backgroundColor: '#f00' }} />
        <View
          style={{ flex: 1, justifyContent: 'center', alignItems: 'center', backgroundColor: '#fafafa' }}
          onLayout={(event) => { this.setState({ width: event.nativeEvent.layout.width }); }}
        >
          {
            this.state.width === 0 ? null : (
              <Image
                source={{ uri: "https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQL6goeE1IdiDqIUXUzhzeijVV90TDQpigOkiJGhzaJRbdecSEf" }}
                style={{ width: this.state.width, height: this.state.height }}
                resizeMode="contain"
              />
            )
          }
        </View>
      </View>
    );
  }
}
export default Card;

A: My use was very similar in that I needed to display an image with full screen width but maintaining its aspect ratio.
Based on @JasonGaare's answer to use Image.getSize(), I came up with the following implementation:
class PostItem extends React.Component {

  state = {
    imgWidth: 0,
    imgHeight: 0,
  }

  componentDidMount() {

    Image.getSize(this.props.imageUrl, (width, height) => {
      // calculate image width and height
      const screenWidth = Dimensions.get('window').width
      const scaleFactor = width / screenWidth
      const imageHeight = height / scaleFactor
      this.setState({imgWidth: screenWidth, imgHeight: imageHeight})
    })
  }

  render() {

    const {imgWidth, imgHeight} = this.state

    return (
      <View>
        <Image
          style={{width: imgWidth, height: imgHeight}}
          source={{uri: this.props.imageUrl}}
        />
        <Text style={styles.title}>
          {this.props.description}
        </Text>
      </View>
    )
  }
}

A: I am new on react-native but I came across this solution using a simple style:
imageStyle: {
  height: 300,
  flex: 1,
  width: null}

Image full width from my 1º App:

It worked for me.

A: if you have a static image you can use like this
import React, { Component } from "react";
import { View, Animated, Image, Dimensions } from "react-native";
import splashScreen from "../../../assets/imgs/splash-screen.png";

export default class MasterPage extends Component {
  constructor(props) {
    super(props);
    this.state = {
      fadeAnim: new Animated.Value(0),
      imgWidth: 0,
      imgHeight: 0
    };
  }
  checkLogIn = async () => {
    const width = 533; // set your local image with
    const height = 527; // set your local image height
    // calculate image width and height
    const screenWidth = Dimensions.get("window").width;
    const scaleFactor = width / screenWidth;
    const imageHeight = height / scaleFactor;
    this.setState({ imgWidth: screenWidth, imgHeight: imageHeight });
  };

  async componentDidMount() {
    Animated.timing(
      // Animate over time
      this.state.fadeAnim, // The animated value to drive
      {
        toValue: 1, // Animate to opacity: 1 (opaque)
        duration: 800, // Make it take a while
        useNativeDriver: true
      }
    ).start(this.checkLogIn);
  }

  render() {
    const { imgWidth, imgHeight, fadeAnim } = this.state;
    return (
      <Animated.View
        style={{
          opacity: fadeAnim,
          backgroundColor: "#ebebeb",
          flex: 1,
          justifyContent: "center",
          alignItems: "center"
        }}
      >
        <View>
          <Image
            source={splashScreen}
            style={{ width: imgWidth, height: imgHeight }}
          />
        </View>
      </Animated.View>
    );
  }
}

A: try this:
pass image uri and parentWidth (can be const { width } = Dimensions.get("window");) and voila... you have height auto calculated based on width and aspect ratio
import React, {Component} from 'react';
import FastImage from 'react-native-fast-image';

interface Props {
  uri: string;
  parentWidth: number;
}

interface State {
  calcImgHeight: number;
  width: number
  aspectRatio: number
}

export default class CustomFastImage extends Component<Props, State> {
  constructor(props: Props) {
    super(props);
    this.state = {
      calcImgHeight: 0,
      width: props.parentWidth,
      aspectRatio: 1
    };
  }
  componentDidUpdate(prevProps: Props){
    const { aspectRatio, width }= this.state
    const { parentWidth} = this.props

    if( prevProps.parentWidth !== this.props.parentWidth){
        this.setState({
            calcImgHeight: aspectRatio * parentWidth,
            width: parentWidth
          })
    }
  }
  render() {
    const {calcImgHeight, width} = this.state;
    const {uri} = this.props;
    return (
      <FastImage
        style={{width: width, height: calcImgHeight}}
        source={{
          uri,
        }}
        resizeMode={FastImage.resizeMode.contain}
        onLoad={(evt) =>
          {
              this.setState({
            calcImgHeight: (evt.nativeEvent.height / evt.nativeEvent.width) * width, // By this, you keep the image ratio
            aspectRatio:  (evt.nativeEvent.height / evt.nativeEvent.width),
          })}
        }
      />
    );
  }
}

A: in my case it works for me changing the aspect ratio and the flex of the image like this

flex:1,aspectRatio:1.2, height:null

A: incase you can't solve it yet, React Native v.0.42.0 have resizeMode
<Image style={styles.intro_img} source={require('img.png')}


text:
Press release - 8 July 2021 07:00
Cavotec brings product-as-a-service to the maritime industry with state-of-the-art automated mooring as a subscription offering
Cavotec today launched MoorMaster-as-a-Service – the world's first subscription-based automated mooring service – and a new way for ports to access the market-leading MoorMaster technology. This is one of the maritime industry's first product-as-a-service offerings and trailblazes a new way for many more ports and terminals worldwide to increase productivity, reduce environmental impact, and improve safety.
Under a MoorMaster as a Service contract, Cavotec enables customers to benefit from the productivity of MoorMaster® with zero upfront investment and a full performance guarantee. Cavotec installs the hardware and covers all of the maintenance costs in a fully managed service. This makes it possible for ports to take full advantage of their new, improved operations with mooring in less than a minute, reduced environmental impact, and the elimination of hazardous mooring lines.
"We're always pushing the boundaries at Cavotec. We have long recognised that one of the biggest obstacles to greater port automation is perceived complexity and upfront investment. Now, we're eliminating that and providing a completely new business model, making automated mooring more accessible than ever to ports around the world," says Mikael Norin, Cavotec CEO.
"We take care of all practicalities, including installation and maintenance, with multiple service levels to choose from. Ports will have a 'set-and-forget' subscription plan, with either flat or variable fees and guaranteed performance. We believe this model will be attractive to a wide range of terminals and contribute to a substantial increase in the adoption of automated mooring worldwide," Norin adds.
Since its introduction in 1999, Cavotec's vacuum mooring technology, MoorMaster, has safely completed more than 800,000 moorings for many different vessel types, including the world's largest container ships. In 2020, Cavotec launched its next generation system, MoorMaster NxG, which is designed for easy integration into existing, operating terminals. The system is re-designed from the ground up to ensure faster installation and smarter operations, all in a sleeker design that fits even where there is limited space available on the quay.
Norin continues: "This is the right time to launch MoorMaster as a Service. Due to our two decades of operational data, we can confidently offer performance guarantees. In addition, we are investing heavily to continuously improve our capabilities. We're setting up a Service 'Command Centre' that will monitor and optimise existing and new MoorMaster systems around the clock. We know our customers will appreciate this commitment to providing a 100% reliable, simple, and flexible service. All guaranteed."
MoorMaster eliminates the need for conventional mooring lines by replacing them with automated vacuum pads that moor and release vessels in seconds. Its patent-protected Active Control™ technology minimizes vessel motion, thereby drastically improving port productivity. Twenty years after the first system entered service, MoorMaster is still the only proven and widely used vacuum mooring technology at bulk, container handling, lock, Ro/Ro, and ship-to-ship applications. Learn more about the latest generation technology at moormaster.com.
MoorMaster is a registered trademark in the EU, USA, Canada, Brazil, India, New Zealand, Australia and Norway, as well as an international WIPO registration.
Cavotec automated mooring
MoorMaster
Cavotec is a leading cleantech company that designs and delivers connection and electrification solutions to enable the decarbonization of ports and industrial applications worldwide. Backed by more than 40 years of experience, our systems ensure safe, efficient and sustainable operations for a wide variety of customers and applications worldwide. Learn more at cavotec.com.
Safe and sound: MoorMaster automated mooring units hold a container vessel in position at Salalah.
By: Cavotec
File format: .jpg
Size: 2688 x 1520, 1.01 MB
Three MoorMaster™ automated mooring units at the St. Lawrence Seaway
MoorMaster™ automated mooring units at a bulk handling application in Norway
Cavotec MoorMaster MM200B units at an iron ore handling facility at Port Hedland, Australia.
We are on a mission
More orders in Norway for Cavotec's next generation vacuum mooring system
Cavotec has been awarded an order for its next generation vacuum mooring technology, MoorMaster™ NxG, from leading Norwegian ferry operator Fjord 1. The systems will be used with a new-build, zero-emission vessel to reduce energy consumption in port. The customer has also signed a long-term service agreement for the operator's existing MoorMaster vacuum mooring systems and e-vessel charging units.
Cavotec wins major MoorMaster service contract in Western Australia
A decade after installing MoorMaster™ automated vacuum mooring at an iron ore berth in Western Australia, Pilbara Ports Authority has now selected Cavotec to secure availability and extend lifetime of its mooring system.
Cavotec wins breakthrough automated vacuum mooring order in Far East
In a major breakthrough for automated mooring, our MoorMaster technology has been selected for installation at a roll-on/roll-off berth in a key market in the Far East. This is the first installation of this unique mooring system in Asia and highlights widespread interest in the technology and its growing use around the world.
Cavotec secures order with Port of Stockholm for first automated mooring system in Sweden, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 5,000 tonnes per year
Cavotec has extended its leading position in automated mooring with two major orders for its MoorMaster™ NxG system, one in Sweden – the first order for MoorMaster in a market with considerable growth potential – and the other in neighbouring Finland, where the technology is already well established.
Automated mooring substantially reduces harmful emissions in Helsinki city centre
A cutting-edge technology for the fast mooring of ships deployed by the Port of Helsinki is estimated by DNV GL Maritime Advisory to reduce carbon dioxide and NOx emissions equivalent to taking some 5,000 diesel cars off the streets.


KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two dietitians will address attendees at the 2017 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit in a panel titled Food History: Fact vs. Fiction and Dispelling Myths About Food.
The panel will focus on how to debunk myths about food and farming that frequently circulate online and in the media. Panelists include Leah McGrath, corporate dietitian for Ingles Markets and Amber Pankonin, a registered dietitian nutritionist and adjunct professor.
The summit, themed "Connect to Protect Animal Ag," will be held May 3-4 in Kansas City. The conference will build on the 2016 summit's focus of taking action to secure a bright future for animal agriculture.
Speakers will give the audience actionable solutions to take home and implement on their farm or in their business. Early registration rates are available through April 3 by visiting www.animalagalliance.org/summit.
For general questions about the summit, contact summit@animalagalliance.org, or call 703-562-5160. Discounted rates are available for Alliance members, government officials, university representatives and students.
To see all rates and register, visit http://animalagalliance.org/summit/register.cfm.


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Q: What does the acc means in the Keras model.fit output? the accuracy of the final iteration in a epoch or the average accuracy in a epoch? I want to know the printed accuracy is the accuracy of the final iteration in a epoch or the average accuracy in a epoch?
code:
history=model.fit(data,label,nb_epoch=1,batch_size=32,validation_data=(X_test,Y_test))

the printed log:
Epoch 1/1

128/128 [==============================] - 17s - loss: 2.3152 - acc: 0.0859 - val_loss: 2.3010 - val_acc: 0.1157

A: According to callback and history documentation;
acc represents the average training accuracy at the end of an epoch.
val_acc represents the accuracy of validation set at the and of an epoch.


text:
De gåvor som du ger oss är en psalm med text skriven 1950 av Mia Hellström och musik skriven 1985 av Roland Forsberg. Texten bearbetades 1986.

Publicerad i
Psalmer och Sånger 1987 som nr 692 under rubriken "Tillsammans i världen".

Referenser

Noter

Svenska psalmer

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Thank you for my chuckle of the day. I like that definition.


text:
Q: Node JS packages install giving errors I am trying to install maitrain on Ubuntu. In that process I am installed Node packages. But installation giving errors. Anyone knows to resolve this?
cd /var/www/mailtrain
sudo npm install --no-progress --production --unsafe-perm=true

During the Npm install I get a lot of errors then mailtrain service could not be started.

> posix@4.1.2 install /var/www/mailtrain/node_modules/posix
> node-gyp rebuild

Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/usr/lib/node_modules/npm/node_modules/node-gyp/gyp/gyp_main.py", line 13, in <module>
    import gyp
  File "/usr/lib/node_modules/npm/node_modules/node-gyp/gyp/pylib/gyp/__init__.py", line 8, in <module>
    import gyp.input
  File "/usr/lib/node_modules/npm/node_modules/node-gyp/gyp/pylib/gyp/input.py", line 5, in <module>
    from compiler.ast import Const
ImportError: No module named compiler.ast
gyp ERR! configure error
gyp ERR! stack Error: `gyp` failed with exit code: 1
gyp ERR! stack     at ChildProcess.onCpExit (/usr/lib/node_modules/npm/node_modules/node-gyp/lib/configure.js:345:16)
gyp ERR! stack     at emitTwo (events.js:126:13)
gyp ERR! stack     at ChildProcess.emit (events.js:214:7)
gyp ERR! stack     at Process.ChildProcess._handle.onexit (internal/child_process.js:198:12)
gyp ERR! System Linux 4.15.0-66-generic
gyp ERR! command "/usr/bin/node" "/usr/lib/node_modules/npm/node_modules/node-gyp/bin/node-gyp.js" "rebuild"
gyp ERR! cwd /var/www/mailtrain/node_modules/posix
gyp ERR! node -v v8.16.2
gyp ERR! node-gyp -v v3.8.0
gyp ERR! not ok
npm WARN ajv-keywords@2.1.1 requires a peer of ajv@^5.0.0 but none is installed. You must install peer dependencies yourself.
npm WARN optional SKIPPING OPTIONAL DEPENDENCY: fsevents@1.2.9 (node_modules/fsevents):
npm WARN notsup SKIPPING OPTIONAL DEPENDENCY: Unsupported platform for fsevents@1.2.9: wanted {"os":"darwin","arch":"any"} (current: {"os":"linux","arch":"x64"})
npm WARN optional SKIPPING OPTIONAL DEPENDENCY: posix@4.1.2 (node_modules/posix):
npm WARN optional SKIPPING OPTIONAL DEPENDENCY: posix@4.1.2 install: `node-gyp rebuild`
npm WARN optional SKIPPING OPTIONAL DEPENDENCY: Exit status 1

audited 15116 packages in 16.491s
found 85 vulnerabilities (26 low, 16 moderate, 38 high, 5 critical)
  run `npm audit fix` to fix them, or `npm audit` for details

   ╭────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╮
   │                                                                │
   │       New minor version of npm available! 6.4.1 → 6.13.4       │
   │   Changelog: https://github.com/npm/cli/releases/tag/v6.13.4   │
   │               Run npm install -g npm to update!                │
   │                                                                │
   ╰────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╯

A: As far as I understand, Ubuntu installs python2.7-minimal when you install node, and the package does not include ast module. Just install python-2.7
apt install python-2.7


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Martini Logo
By downloading the Martini Logo logo you agree to the Privacy Policy.
What is Martini Logo
Martini is an Italian brand of vermouth – a type of reinforced spicy wine primarily produced in this country. It's the most popular and celebrated brand of this type of drink, and it even gave its name to the famous cocktail that includes vermouth (preferably Martini) and gin.
The brand introduced in 1863 when a man called Alessandro Martini bought a share in the local Turin distillery. Under his leadership, the company started making vermouths. Soon, most of the previous owners left, leaving only Martini and Rossi (the other new arrival) in charge. The company still holds this name, 'Martini & Rossi'.
The very first logo depicted a beige rectangle plaque with many darker rays radiating from its bottom. Onto its center, Martini added the company name ('Martini & Rossi') in red. The letters were strangely shaped, but were recognizably some sort of serif typeface. They also placed the word 'Torino' ('Turin') in the same style in bottom right.
The 1925 logo was much like the contemporary design – a red circle with a wide black rectangle piercing its middle. On this black figure, they added the word 'Martini' – now in the ordinary, blocky style and colored in white.
The 1934 design was rather similar. They did add a continuous black outline some distance away from both the circle and the rectangle, added 'Rossi' to the black part and 'Vermouth' directly below the emblem proper. While the text inside changed to a thin sophisticated typeface, the bottom text still used the also blocky font.
By 1944, they decided to reuse the old 1925 logo. Now, it was still used for bottle labeling even through the 1934-1944 period (that logo was just for corporate needs), but this time they needed something new both for labeling and the company. They took the same thing and colored the circle green, after their iconic bottle color.
In 1949, they reused the old 1925 emblem again, except this time they widened the black part and accordingly enlarged the letters inside.
The only thing that was added here is a thick gold-colored frame that extended throughout the edges of the entire logo.
In 2003, the coloring of this new frame instead shifted to brown/bronze.
The color change happened again in 2015, but this time to yellow. Additionally, the sections of the outline that lay along the rectangle became thinner.
The label used for the Martini bottles uses the logo as seen above and puts them onto a grayish-white circle. This circle includes, among other things, the location of the distillery ('Torino, Italia'), an angelic figure above, the year of founding, as well as the alcohol content numbers and volume numbers.


As a result, we decided to boot up the first edition of the Project Virtual Reality Check "State of the VDI and SBC union" survey. It was our aim to get all the relevant questions in, both functional and technical. These questions range from "What are the most important design goals set for this environment", to "Which storage is used", to "How are the VM's configured".
The questions are comprehensive, and relevant to everyone in building VDI and SBC environments. The aim of Project VRC is to repeat the survey at least once a year. This will allow us to see how our industry is changing in practice.
The success of the survey will be determined by the amount of the responses, but also the quality of these responses. This led us to the conclusion that we should stay away from giving away iPad's or other price draws for survey participants.
Instead, we opted for the following strategy: only survey participants will exclusive receive the complete report including all results. Of course Project VRC will present and publish the findings of the survey publicly, but the full report with all results is only available when you actually participate.
The survey will be closed 31st of October this year. The complete survey report with all data will be send to all attendees exclusively when the first public summary reports are published.
We really hope you want to participate and enjoy the first official Project VRC "State of the VDI and SBC union" survey!
Click here to take the Project Virtual Reality Check "State of the VDI and SBC union" survey.


Have you taken a look at our migration guide for the SDK 15? There is probably something there you missed, as there are tweeks in each major SDK release.
No there is nothing in the migration guide about the logging module.


The Virtual Sink: But....That Would Be Awkward For All Of Us.
There is little more disturbing during the holidays than running into a display saying "Delicious Nuts: Share With Friends & Family".
No, thanks. Let's keep our nuts to ourselves.


Betty White Is Turning 90!!!
The Betty White chaos continues! And I love it!
Betty turns 90 years old on January 17th! And a very awesome dinner party is being planned in her honor. And get this, NBC is turning the event into a TV Special! Yay! It's being held in L.A. sometime next month, and will air in January, near her actual birthday.
Guests will include cast members from her TV Land show "Hot in Cleveland" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", which she was a part of back in the '70s. Abd I hope some people from "The Golden Girls" , my FAVORITE! No specific names have been announced. That's all they know for now.
I am super stoked! I love Betty! #Team.Betty!


You will take the test with an examiner, and with one other candidate.
talk with one or more people in a familiar situation, to establish shared understanding about familiar topics.
expressing future certainty or possibility.


A step-by-step guide to adding, editing and deleting areas on your project in Aconex Field.
The areas were preloaded when your project was initially set up in Field.
Select Areas under General Settings. This will display the areas that are currently available in your project.
Find the area that you want to add sub-areas to. Click on the arrow icon to expand or contract the areas of your project. This example shows that after clicking on Area 01 (Res), we can see the Basement and its sub-areas.
Under Add Areas, type the name of the new sub-area.
Press Enter or click the Add button.
An alternative way to add new areas to your project is to paste in a prepared list of the new areas.
Continue to add other areas to the selected location. To remove an area from the list, click on the cross icon next to it.
Once you're finished adding and deleting areas, click the Save button.
Made an error you don't want to save? Click the Cancel button, and start again.
Click on the name of the area you want to edit.
Make your changes to the area.
Select OK or press Enter to save your changes, or click Cancel to abandon the changes if you've made an error.
An area can only be removed from a project if there are no issues raised against it or its sub-areas.
Find the area that you want to delete.
Select the relevant area and click the Delete button.
If you delete an area, you'll automatically delete its sub-areas, too.


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News & Updates from Niagara Health
Helping smokers quit
Posted Jan 21st, 2015
The Canadian Cancer Society's Smokers' Helpline and Niagara Health System St. Catharines celebrates the launch of The Driven to Quit Challenge, a health promotion campaign intended to motivate Ontario smokers and tobacco users to make a quit attempt for the month of March 2015 with the support of a "buddy".
Media Release Attachment Smokers In St. Catharines Encouraged To Quit And Win
Canadian Cancer Society and Niagara Health System to showcase The Driven to Quit Challenge and to provide tips on how to successfully quit smoking in 2015
Thursday, January 22, 2015, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Canadian Cancer Society Smokers' Helpline
Niagara Health System, St. Catharines site
St.Catharines, ON
L2S 0A9
Photo-Op:
Photo opportunity available with a Smokers' Helpline representative, staff from the Niagara Health System St. Catharines site, and free smoking cessation resources.
VISUALS:
B-roll: http://bit.ly/13EOQq6; http://bit.ly/1vCUPn5; http://bit.ly/1wwfpEN; http://bit.ly/1zMVmJq
Social media: www.facebook.com/smokershelpline; www.twitter.com/smokershelpline
www.driventoquit.ca; www.smokershelpline.ca
About the Driven to Quit Challenge
The Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division's Driven to Quit Challenge is a health promotion campaign intended to motivate Ontario smokers and tobacco users to make a quit attempt with the support of a "buddy". Entrants who remain tobacco free for the month of March 2015 are eligible to win a car or cash prizes. Participants are encouraged to take advantage of the free support services of Smokers' Helpline and all entrants receive discount coupons for Nicorette or Nicoderm nicotine replacement therapy products. The Challenge is in association with McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a division of Johnson & Johnson Inc., makers of NICODERM® and NICORETTE®. The grand prize sponsor is Parkway Motors of Hamilton, Ontario.
About the Canadian Cancer Society Smokers' Helpline
Smokers' Helpline is a free service that provides personalized support, advice and information about quitting smoking and tobacco use. Operated by the Canadian Cancer Society and funded by the Government of Ontario, Smokers' Helpline offers support by telephone, online and text messaging. Smokers' Helpline's call centre is located in Hamilton, Ontario. To learn more, call 1 877-513-5333 or the number on cigarette packages or SmokersHelpline.ca.
About Parkway Motors Hamilton
Parkway Nissan, Red Hill Toyota Scion and Upper James Toyota are subsidiaries of Parkway Motors Hamilton; a family owned and operated company serving the communities of Greater Hamilton and Grimsby for over 30 years. Parkway Motors Hamilton and its subsidiaries are proud supporters of initiatives like Driven to Quit; they believe a healthy community is a strong community.
About the Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization dedicated to preventing cancer, saving lives and supporting people living with cancer through research funding, services and advocacy. We are Canada's largest charity fighting all types of cancer and leading authority on cancer statistics and information. To learn more, call 1 888-939-3333 or visit cancer.ca.
About McNeil Consumer Healthcare, division of Johnson & Johnson Inc.
McNeil Consumer Healthcare, division of Johnson & Johnson Inc. markets a broad range of well-known and trusted over-the-counter products. McNeil Consumer Healthcare is most widely recognized for the TYLENOL® brand. Other McNeil Consumer Healthcare brands include NICODERM® and NICORETTE® Nicotine Replacement Therapies, BENADRYL® and REACTINE® allergy medicines; IMODIUM® anti-diarrheal; PEPCID® and ZANTAC® for digestive health, and MOTRIN® Ibuprofen.
About the Niagara Health System
The Niagara Health System (NHS) is a multi-site hospital amalgamation comprised of six sites serving 434,000 residents across the 12 municipalities making up the Regional Municipality of Niagara. The NHS provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient clinics/services at six sites, including Acute Care, Surgical Care, Emergency and Urgent Care, Kidney Care, Complex Care, Mental Health and Addiction, Long-Term Care and Cancer Care. The NHS has 4,256 employees, 650 physicians and 1,100 volunteers, with an annual operating budget of approximately $468 million.
For further information or to book an interview opportunity, please contact:
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Once again we've partnered up with Smart Insights to conduct a global benchmarking research to help you improve your email marketing, marketing automation, and content marketing ROI. On May 30, we ran a webinar where we presented the key findings and top tips to improve your marketing performance. Here's a sneak peek.
Is this report for me?
This year we surveyed 585 marketers from 181 countries, across 19 industries (44% B2C, 19% B2B, and 37% both).
email marketing and automation specialists who want to learn which techniques will get them the best results, including high-opportunity areas that aren't fully used by most businesses.
digital marketing managers whowant to know how email and marketing automation compare to other channels. The report findings should help start in-depth discussions about the need for an integrated online marketing strategy.
1. Email remains the most effective digital marketing channel.
Times change, but one thing remains the same. Email marketing is still considered to be the most effective online marketing channel, followed by social media marketing, SEO, and content marketing.
If you want to grasp the basics of email marketing, read Email Marketing for Beginners.
2. 53% of marketers send the same message to everyone.
An astounding 53% of respondents don't segment their email list and don't target different people with different messages. As disappointing as it is, it's a huge opportunity for your business.
3. 60% don't proactively test their email marketing.
If you don't measure and test your marketing performance, you can't optimize it. That's one of the most important reasons for developing a strategic approach.
4. 20% of respondents don't use automation at all.
As many as one fifth of the respondents don't use marketing automation at all. If you want to move form batch and blast towards personalization and targeting, you simply need to start using marketing automation.
5. Just a few track customer activity like browsing the website or cart abandonment.
Integrating your email marketing software with your ecommerce platform allows you to send contextual emails that prove to be extremely efficient.
6. Most respondents declare basic expertise level and only 5% call themselves experts.
Well, it's no surprise that most marketers consider their email marketing expertise basic.
But don't worry – no matter your current expertise level, you can become an expert.
Do you know your audience's information needs? Do you send relevant marketing communication along the customer lifecycle? Map out potential customer touch points not to miss any opportunity.
As simple as that! Start using marketing automation and you'll see that segmentation, personalization, testing, and optimization is not that complicated. Once you're equipped with the right tools, you can start improving your digital marketing performance.
Learn how to start small and gradually move towards becoming a digital marketing expert with a quick, 4-stage plan.
Watch the webinar and discover how you can automate your email marketing and save time, get better ROI, and deliver a relevant message.
We teamed up with SmartInsights and surveyed 585 marketers from 181 countries, across 19 industries to learn more about their perspectives on their most successful tactics, the challenges along the way, and the metrics they're tracking to evaluate the effectiveness of their marketing campaigns. We're now happy to present the results in the form of this report.


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Patients can count on the International Craniofacial Institute in Dallas, Texas for state-of-the-art treatment of nasal deformities, including congenital issues and those caused by trauma.
The nose plays an important role in human health and appearance. It is critical for proper air flow and sense of smell and is an important part of the immune system. Nose anomalies can present a number of issues involving both form and function. Fortunately, reconstructive/modification surgical techniques are available to correct problems and to present an attractive appearance.
A nasal deformity occurs when any of the structures in and around the nose is atypical. This can include very common conditions such as a deviated septum or cleft lip or more unusual conditions such as those caused by genetic disease, such as Treacher-Collins syndrome.
Nasal aplasia occurs when the structure of the nose fails to develop correctly in the embryo. The result is an absence of one side of the nose (heminasal aplasia) or the entire nose. With the absence of the external structures of the nasal region of the face, the internal air passages are often missing as well. Although isolated cases exist, this condition often occurs in association with other facial anomalies.
Deformities of the nose can be caused by a wide range of factors. Genetic diseases can cause malformations of the face, including the nose. Any type of mass that grows in or around the nose can also cause deformity. It's also possible for trauma, such as from being punched or being involved in a car accident, to heal incorrectly and leave the nose deformed or misshapen. Age can cause the nasal structures to weaken and collapse. Even infections, such as certain fungal strains, can cause deformity in severe cases.
Nasal obstruction is sometimes present at birth and also occurs due to trauma. Anatomical abnormalities of the nose may hinder or prevent air flow. By surgically removing or modifying the blockage structure, the problem may be corrected.
How Is Nasal Deformity Treated?
Treatment options will vary depending on the cause and type of the deformity. For those with fungal infections, antifungals could very well reduce the nose back to its original size and shape. Most other causes, however, need to be treated via surgical intervention. Rhinoplasties, septoplasties, and other related procedures can improve breathing through the nose, as well as aesthetics. Depending on the patient's individual case, a skilled surgeon may use any number of techniques to achieve the desired results.


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On Its 21st Birthday, a Toast to The Grapevine, Oak Lawn's Most Beloved Dive
Nick Rallo June 30, 2017 4:00AM
In the Grapevine's famous bathrooms, the gender of inhabitants is less important than the number of people inside. Nick Rallo
All-American is a series that looks at beloved, longstanding North Texas eateries and examines their histories while exploring how the food has changed — for the good or bad — over the years.
A cauldron of soon-to-be bellinis churns with Everclear in the slush machine. It's not quite frozen; it needs about 15 more minutes. It's just after 3 p.m. at The Grapevine. The bar is nearly empty, with a few regulars milling around, but it only opened a few minutes ago. The fans are humming on the patio, circulating Dallas summer air as hot and thick as toast. It's dim, as always, and the walls thump with the drums and guitar of Nathaniel Ratliff and the Night Sweats' "I Need Never Get Old," the music like a friend draping an arm over your shoulder. The holiday colors of the bar lights, accented in the dimness, say it's any other day, but in a few days, Oak Lawn's The Grapevine Bar will celebrate its 21st birthday.
"It was all boarded up and abandoned. The neighborhood was much, much different back then," owner Michelle Honea says of what used to be a rough patch on Maple Avenue in the mid-90s.
Honea was in school for engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington at the time, and she and husband Richard Fiaschetti (who died in 2003) would zip back and forth from the Sunshine Laundry on Maple. They'd pass the little shuttered building where Herrera's used to be, chatting about how it would be a great place for a bar.
Before 3902 Maple Ave. became The Grapevine Bar, it was home to Herrera's. This photograph is from the '80s.
Courtesy Michelle Honea
In the blaze of the Dallas summer of 1996, Honea grouted the bathroom tile of the couple's new bar without air conditioning or a fan. They fixed the place up, selling their car and maxing out credit cards to get The Grapevine onto its feet. Honea was putting in more than 100 hours of work every week, bartending and running the joint, along with school and side work. The couple put the needs of the bar over their own.
"We had zero money. I remember going over to the Taco Bell to buy one taco to come back and have change for the bar," Honea admits.
I need it so bad, the Night Sweats croon through the bar. The Grapevine's always been a comfort. Years ago, my soon-to-be-wife and I played pool with a deaf couple we'd met at the bar. They signed with my wife that they were on a date too, and they kicked our ass in pool. The Grapevine is a safe haven; it's a place where there are strong drinks and cues with strangers. It's a hodgepodge of a dive bar that encourages you, just by being open and there, to be who you are.
Some call The Grapevine a gay bar, but it's bigger than that. On any given night, it could well be the most diverse bar in the city. The sign on the bathroom door shows the gender-neutral pictogram with the words: "Whatever, just wash your hands."
The Grapevine has a rooftop patio, covered outdoor space and even a small basketball court.
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Business has grown steadily year over year, Honea says. She quotes Malcom Gladwell, saying she and her husband were in the right place and the right time in history.
"It's really a unique place that you can't replicate," she says.
The bar hasn't changed much since 1996. It's added support for local breweries, but the signature drink, a frosty, Everclear-strong bellini, is still the star. Food trucks park there every so often, and a window out back by the basketball hoop leads straight into Val's Cheesecake's kitchen, where you can buy late-night jars of cheesecake and grilled cheese sandwiches.
The Grapevine has supported itself without advertising: "Good people telling other good people" is its business model, Honea says. "The credit goes to our staff," she says.
Alicia Gomez, who's worked the bar at The Grapevine since its opening, would come in daily to clean things and help close. Everyone calls her Mama, Honea says. At one point, the owners had to implore Gomez to take a vacation. If you've frequented The Grapevine, this makes sense: You're likely family with whomever's behind the bar.
July 18 is the Grapevine's official anniversary, but it's holding off the celebration until fall. It's just too damn hot, and listening to Honea's stories about construction in the dead heat, you can't blame her. There will be a party, of course, with a 21st birthday theme at a bar where you need never get old.
The Grapevine, 3902 Maple Ave.
Contact: Nick Rallo
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Review: sE5 Stereo Microphone Pair
Hollin Jones on Aug 26, 2014 in Review 0 comments
Getting a good matched pair of microphones when recording audio in stereo is crucial. sE Electronics' sE5 provides a solid base from which to start and at a price that won't hurt your wallet.
Stereo recording is something that is useful and even necessary in a variety of situations. Most often it's when you're capturing a physically larger instrument like a piano or a drum kit, or when you want to get a bigger soundstage than a single mono mic can offer. It's usually a good idea to use a matched pair of mics for stereo recording because you want each one to behave the same way so that the character of the sound captured in both channels is broadly the same. You will already be dealing with issues of directionality and phasing, so if you can remove the added complication of two mics inherently sounding different, so much the better.
Paired up
sE's new 5 model is available as a single unit of course but also as a stereo pair, at a bit of a discount if you buy both. If you do, you get a nice metal carrying case and a stereo bar which makes mounting both mics on a single stand much easier, and angling them relative to one another much more straightforward. You also get two shock mounts for minimizing vibration, or a single shock mount if you just buy the one mic.
The mic itself is extremely well built and feels solid and professional in your hand. It has two switches onboard, the first of which is a 100 Hz bass cut switch that can be useful for decreasing the proximity effect that can result from placing the mic very close to a source, or to cut out low frequency rumbling from other sources during a live recording. The second is a -10 or -20 dB pad switch that is handy for recording very loud sounds like drums or guitar amps. It has a maximum SPL of 170 dB and requires 48v phantom power, and is a cardioid mic with a frequency range of 20 Hz–20 kHz.
Paired off?
In use, the pair of mics was a pleasure to use on acoustic guitar, really opening up the soundstage and giving a much fuller sound by angling the mics at the sound hole and also down towards the neck past the bridge.
In use, the pair of mics was a pleasure to use on acoustic guitar, really opening up the soundstage and giving a much fuller sound by angling the mics at the sound hole and also down towards the neck past the bridge. By capturing from two mics it was possible to achieve a much more natural sound and pick up a little of the fret noise from the player's hand as it moved around the fretboard. They would also be ideal used as more ambient overhead mics for a drum kit or for angling strategically into an acoustic piano, or even at several string players to capture a natural sound. Using a single mic was equally good and it exhibited a smooth response across the whole frequency range and dealt well with transients in dynamic material.
As a general purpose instrument mic the sE5 is excellent and affordable, and as a pair they make for a good way to explore the creative world of stereo recording without breaking the bank. Factor in the stereo bar and shock mounts and you should have hours of stereo recording fun!
Single mic £199 GBP Ex VAT / $299
Pair £399 GBP Ex VAT / $599
Pros: Great frequency response. Good transient handling. Solid build. Stereo bar and shock mounts included.
Cons: Nothing at this price.
Web: www.seelectronics.com
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Hollin Jones was classically trained as a piano player but found the lure of blues and jazz too much to resist. Graduating from bands to composition then production, he relishes the chance to play anything with keys. A sometime lecturer in videographics, music production and photography post production, Hollin has been a freelance w... Read More
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First shown as a concept back in 2011, the Smart bicycle that bowed at NAIAS this year stays visually true to the original. For durability, the traditional bicycle chain is replaced with a durable belt drive system that can't rust, won't bind up/get thrown, and which (perhaps, most importantly) won't tear up your pants if they happen to wander too close to the bike's drive. An LED headlight, sturdy and aerodynamic front forks, and high-quality disc brakes mounted to wire rims with high-end Continental bicycle tires round out the "bike" hardware.
In addition to being a high-quality bike, though, the Smart bicycle is also an EV. Powered by an easily-removable battery (so you can charge it in your home or office) and a rear-mounted "Smart Drive" electric motor that's visually similar to the Copenhagen Wheel. So equipped, the bike can be pedaled, pedal-assisted (where the electric motor boosts the rider's own power), or pure EV modes.
According to Mercedes/Smart reps at NAIAS, the Smart bicycle will initially be available in 5 markets (she said Los Angeles, Portland, New York, Miami, and "one midwestern market") starting this spring.
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The Best International Cookbooks for World Travelers
Written by Joni Sweet on November 8, 2021
Wanderlust might be the ultimate secret ingredient to great cooking at home. The urge to see the world and taste its many offerings inspires you to explore colorful spice markets, sample curious delicacies, and spend time cooking with locals on every trip. It's invigorating.
That exploration of global food doesn't have to end when you're at home, though. Travel cookbooks capture the spirit of globetrotting through arresting images, engaging stories, and, of course, damn delicious recipes. They give you the flavors and textures of faraway lands—no long-haul flights required.
Ready to be transported despite being fixed in one place? Cook your way around the world with 11 of the best travel cookbooks.
These are also the perfect gift to give your favorite world traveler for when they're in between trips.
"The Saltwater Table: Recipes from the Coastal South" by Whitney Otawka
Grab a seat at the table of America's coastal south with Whitney Otawka as your host. The award-winning chef of Georgia's renowned Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island has put together a travel cookbook with 125 recipes arranged by the seasonal calendar of five coastal ingredients and flavors: oysters, vegetables, shrimp, heat, and smoke & cedar. Photographs in this tempting tome pop off the page, showcasing colorful dishes and the rugged scenery of Cumberland Island. But the real treat is Otawka's heartfelt blurbs, offering the inside scoop on life in the Southeast coast region. Buy Now
"Mastering the Art of Japanese Home Cooking" by Masaharu Morimoto
Whether you want to learn how to hand roll sushi, fry a perfectly crispy tempura, or whip up a teriyaki sauce from scratch, there's no better teacher than the "Iron Chef" himself, Masaharu Morimoto. His travel cookbook, "Mastering the Art of Japanese Home Cooking," makes Japanese cuisine approachable for even the most novice home chefs through deceptively simple recipes. No need to travel to the Land of the Rising Sun for obscure ingredients—Morimoto offers thoughtful substitutions you can find at your local grocery store. Buy Now
"Vegetarian India: A Journey Through the Best of Indian Home Cooking" by Madhur Jaffrey
James Beard award-winning author Madhur Jaffrey reveals the magic of plant-based Indian cuisine in her 2015 travel cookbook, "Vegetarian India: A Journey Through the Best of Indian Home Cooking." The beloved title captures the full range of cuisine from the subcontinent in over 400 pages of flavor-packed recipes, from Goan black-eyed peas with coconut to Punjabi-style okra masala. These are dishes you'll find yourself coming back to again and again. Buy Now
"Let's Eat France!" by François-Régis Gaudry
As detailed as an encyclopedia and captivating as your favorite guidebook, "Let's Eat France!" celebrates modern French cuisine. Reading the nearly six-pound travel cookbook feels like a treasure hunt, each page filled with surprising illustrations, maps, travel tips, charts, lists, and recipes—all infused with Gaudry's charming personality. If this doesn't make you want to book a foodie adventure to France, we're not sure what will. Buy Now
"The Nordic Cookbook" by Magnus Nilsson
Author and acclaimed chef Magnus Nilsson knows a thing or two about Nordic cuisine. He traveled extensively to collect the history, recipes, and cooking techniques of the region for "The Nordic Cookbook." The hefty, magnificent read includes more than 700 recipes for dishes like meatballs and lingonberry jam, rose-hip soup, Finnish salmon pie, and wort bread (a traditional Christmas bread from Sweden). The book breathes the atmosphere of the destinations and dishes into each chapter with stunning full-page photos of landscapes and foods. Buy Now
"Zaitoun: Recipes from the Palestinian Kitchen" by Yasmin Khan
"Zaitoun: Recipes from the Palestinian Kitchen" is more than a travel cookbook—it's a "culinary anthropology" that sheds light on a side of the conflicted region you rarely see in other media. Author Yasmin Khan showcases cuisine from three distinct areas—the West Bank, Galilee, and the Gaza Strip—in a collection of more than 80 recipes. But while recipes for dishes like pomegranate passion cake and eggplant-feta kefte deliver sensory delights, it's Khan's illuminating storytelling that will fill your soul. Buy Now
"The World's Best Street Food: Where to Find It and How to Make It" by Lonely Planet Food
Lonely Planet has aided the far-flung journeys of jet-setters for more than 40 years. Now, it brings that same sense of adventure to travelers' home kitchens with its pocket-size travel cookbook of street food recipes from around the world. Readers will learn how to make German currywurst, Belizean garnaches, Indian kati rolls, South African bunny chow, and 96 other tantalizing foods. Plus, the book details the origins of each recipe and provides tasting notes to make each dish even more authentic. Buy Now
"The Essential Cuisines of Mexico" by Diana Kennedy
When it comes to travel cookbooks, few others give you as much bang for your buck as "The Essential Cuisines of Mexico." It combines three of legendary cookbook author Diana Kennedy's bestselling titles into one 544-page tome—the bible of traditional Mexican cuisine. If you want to learn the art of mole, or simply how to make a zesty pico de gallo, this celebrated travel cookbook will teach you everything you need to know and more. Buy Now
"Alpine Cooking: Recipes and Stories from Europe's Grand Mountaintops" by Meredith Erickson
Even if alpine ski trips are off the table, the hearty food of Europe's mountain regions doesn't have to be—and it's not all sausages and melted cheese (though both do factor in, and we got the Swiss fondue recipe from the book). Find cozy and elegant dishes from France, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria, and prepare to be transported not only by the food, but by the travelogue-style interludes and lush photography of the landscape, hotels, resorts, and inns. This is one to curl up with for sure. Buy Now
"Pok Pok: Food and Stories from the Streets, Homes, and Roadside Restaurants of Thailand" by Andy Ricker with JJ Goode
This gorgeously photographed tour through Thailand will not only provide you with impeccable recipes (from Pok Pok's famous fish sauce wings to grilled corn with salty coconut cream—like a Thai take on elote—plus all your favorite Thai restaurant staples in their platonic form), it will give you a deeper understanding of the country's food traditions. And, of course, it'll make you feel like you're strolling through a morning market in Bangkok or visiting a northern village, simultaneously stoking and vicariously slaking your wanderlust. On a more practical level, it also gives pairing suggestions for every recipe so you can build an entire Thai feast. (Check out our guide to Thai food for more of our favorite Thai cookbooks.) Buy Now
"Sababa: Fresh, Sunny Flavors From My Israeli Kitchen" by Adeena Sussman
This book highlights the border-blurring ingredients that give Israeli food such verve—think sumac, za'atar, harissa, tahini, zhug—and captures the energy of living and cooking in a place with such a vibrant market scene. Making the inspired, modern recipes (like Preserved Lemon-Date Tuna Salad, Creamy Green Shakshuka with Crispy Latkes, Super Nutty Avocado Tabbouleh, and Fig and Yogurt Pops with Tahini Magic Shell) is the next best thing to booking a plane ticket. Buy Now
Pecan Pie or Pumpkin Pie: Which One Wins Thanksgiving?
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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes: All the Details on How to Do It Right
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Good homemade soup comes in many forms and flavors, but the comfort food factor ratchets up when you add cream, or simply a creamy texture, to the mix.
Soup School: Up Your Soup Skills in a Weekend!
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In response to the Black Saturday bushfires that devastated the state of Victoria in 2009, Australian Standard 3959 was updated and republished AS3959:2009 on 1 May 2010. The Standard specifies requirements for the construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas in order to improve their resistance to bushfire attack from burning embers, radiant heat, flame contact and combinations of the three attack forms.
The revised building standard details various construction methods and materials that must be used depending on the homes level of bushfire risk. This includes changes to the window and glazing requirements for homes located in a Bushfire Attack Level category greater BAL-Low.
Standard window products can be used at this level so there are no specific requirements.
Safetyline Jalousie has developed a metal end cap specifically for use in bushfire prone areas and to comply with the above BAL requirements.
Prior to ordering, it is important to advise if you are building or renovating in any of the 6 bushfire zones to ensure that the correct glass type, end caps and screens are used.


Why is it difficult/taking so long for Devs to make all tiles TRANSPARENT!
I just realized that after a decent amount of time on Windows Phone 8.1 that some of the tiles aren't transparent. Xbox Video was just made transparent in an update earlier! This is ridiculous (especially for a Microsoft App) but, you want me to use the LIVE TILES instead of Static Ones made by Transparency Tiles? I absolutely can not. I can't see a Tile counter unless I want a cluttered screen with colored tiles. You can't have the best of both worlds like this. There should be an option and each tile should be able to manually set without standalone app updates. It should automatically detect the tiles BG Color, and should make it transparent per option. This is absurd. I can't use my live tiles, or at least half of them. Microsoft needs to get on this NOW. It's ruining the experience and now I'm stuck on the Action Center. It's my only way to see a notification. They need to change the Xbox Music, and Games IMMEDIATLEY.
Its not worth it to push an update JUST for the tile. They are most likely being pushed with future full updates.
Not all companies branding will allow for a transparent tile. There are lots of things that need to be taken into account.
Sure, but the original complaint (as I understood it, anyway) was about MICROSOFT apps, not all companies'.
Didn't know about this. Where is this documented? Are Beta app submissions counted in those 100 free submissions?


Continuing with the drone photography project, my latest excursions have led to the exploration of habited areas. I am interested in how settlements develop, the structures that emerge and how they co-exist with the landscape.
The capture and display of these images raise some interesting questions around privacy and the perception of drones as surveillance devices. Under UK law nobody owns the airpspace above their property, and providing a drone does not descend below 50M from a building or structure, the pilot is not breaking the law.
These images are very similar to the satelite imagery available vi Google Earth, but the presence of operator controlled drones capturing photographic and video footage is to some, an intrusion into their privacy. Last week, while I was landing my drone, operating well within the law and after photographing an uninhabited area from over 100M, I was challenged by a home owner who took great exception to my presence and warned that I was likely to get my drone shot down if I flew there again.
Suffice it to say, I am always mindful of legal responsibilities and have no desire to intrude on anyone's privacy. I also have little interest in the activities of people, just in the structures and the environments that they inhabit.


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Free speech rights defended in Florida clinic protest case
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The Catholic League has joined a coalition of religious and civil rights organizations filing a friend of the court brief defending the free speech rights of pro-life demonstrators. The League's brief challenges the constitutionality of a state court injunction which restricts the speech and expressive activities of abortion pro-testers.
Several Florida abortion clinics successfully petitioned the court for the injunction, claiming it was necessary to protect women wishing to have an abortion. The petitioners in Madsen v. Women's Health Center, Inc. are pro-life advocates whose free speech rights are threatened by the terms of the injunction.
The injunction establishes a 36-foot buffer zone around a Melbourne, Florida abortion clinic prohibiting anyone from "congregating, picketing, patrolling, demonstrating or entering" the area. It also forbids anyone from physically approaching those seeking the services of the abortion clinic within a 300 foot zone around the clinic. The League's brief argues that the injunction violates the First Amendment in two ways. First, the injunction is so vague it allows discriminatory, viewpoint-based enforcement, a clearly unconstitutional effect. Speakers on one side of the controversy (pro-life advocates) were arrested, while speakers on the other side (pro-abortion advocates) were not, even though they were also gathered near the clinic making noise.
Second, even where the terms of the injunction are clear, it is so overbroad that it chills speech protected by the First Amendment. The injunction at issue here has a ripple effect far beyond the parties, so that a person would think twice before engaging in speech or expressive activity that is clearly protected. As the League's brief notes, the ability to influence public debate on matters of public concern, free from excessive regulation or control by government, is an esssential civil right. All members of the coalition are committed to the principle of equality of all speakers before the law, and view with alarm any diminution of First Amendment rights.
Members of the coalition include the Christian Legal Society, Americans United for Life, Family Research Council, and the National Association of Evangelicals. Oral argument in Madsen will take place in April, and a decision is expected sometime in late June.
By Bill|2017-03-20T17:59:40-04:00April 11th, 1994|Categories: Catalyst, Front Page|Tags: April Issue 1994|Comments Off on Free speech rights defended in Florida clinic protest case


The Medicine Show at Folk Alliance here is all you need to know and all our sessions from Toronto.
February has been immense for DH Lawrence & The Vaudeville Skiffle Show!
We did the village launch of the CD at the Dixies Arms and it was rockin ... Never seen so many happy folk with kazoos!
I will be in London from the 24th of March to the 5th of April. I have some gigs booked, but still have dates open. Ideas? House concerts would be great, or pub work, what I really wnt is to work as much as possible. Contact me here or at jacksmith@smilingjacksmith.com as soon as posible.
So the adventure continues, as a direct result of talking at WOMEX in October Ive been invited to Folk Alliance in Toronto the weekend after next.