text:
/*================================================================================
  code generated by: java2cpp
  author: Zoran Angelov, mailto://baldzar@gmail.com
  class: android.util.SparseArray
================================================================================*/

#ifndef J2CPP_INCLUDE_IMPLEMENTATION

#ifndef J2CPP_ANDROID_UTIL_SPARSEARRAY_HPP_DECL
#define J2CPP_ANDROID_UTIL_SPARSEARRAY_HPP_DECL

namespace j2cpp { namespace java { namespace lang { class Object; } } }

#include <java/lang/Object.hpp>

namespace j2cpp {

namespace android { namespace util {

	class SparseArray;
	class SparseArray
		: public object<SparseArray>
	{
	public:

		J2CPP_DECLARE_CLASS

		J2CPP_DECLARE_METHOD(0)
		J2CPP_DECLARE_METHOD(1)
		J2CPP_DECLARE_METHOD(2)
		J2CPP_DECLARE_METHOD(3)
		J2CPP_DECLARE_METHOD(4)
		J2CPP_DECLARE_METHOD(5)
		J2CPP_DECLARE_METHOD(6)
		J2CPP_DECLARE_METHOD(7)
		J2CPP_DECLARE_METHOD(8)
		J2CPP_DECLARE_METHOD(9)
		J2CPP_DECLARE_METHOD(10)
		J2CPP_DECLARE_METHOD(11)
		J2CPP_DECLARE_METHOD(12)
		J2CPP_DECLARE_METHOD(13)
		J2CPP_DECLARE_METHOD(14)

		explicit SparseArray(jobject jobj)
		: object<SparseArray>(jobj)
		{
		}

		operator local_ref<java::lang::Object>() const;

		SparseArray();
		SparseArray(jint);
		local_ref< java::lang::Object > get(jint);
		local_ref< java::lang::Object > get(jint, local_ref< java::lang::Object >  const&);
		void delete_(jint);
		void remove(jint);
		void put(jint, local_ref< java::lang::Object >  const&);
		jint size();
		jint keyAt(jint);
		local_ref< java::lang::Object > valueAt(jint);
		void setValueAt(jint, local_ref< java::lang::Object >  const&);
		jint indexOfKey(jint);
		jint indexOfValue(local_ref< java::lang::Object >  const&);
		void clear();
		void append(jint, local_ref< java::lang::Object >  const&);
	}; //class SparseArray

} //namespace util
} //namespace android

} //namespace j2cpp

#endif //J2CPP_ANDROID_UTIL_SPARSEARRAY_HPP_DECL

#else //J2CPP_INCLUDE_IMPLEMENTATION

#ifndef J2CPP_ANDROID_UTIL_SPARSEARRAY_HPP_IMPL
#define J2CPP_ANDROID_UTIL_SPARSEARRAY_HPP_IMPL

namespace j2cpp {

android::util::SparseArray::operator local_ref<java::lang::Object>() const
{
	return local_ref<java::lang::Object>(get_jobject());
}

android::util::SparseArray::SparseArray()
: object<android::util::SparseArray>(
	call_new_object<
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_CLASS_NAME,
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_NAME(0),
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_SIGNATURE(0)
	>()
)
{
}

android::util::SparseArray::SparseArray(jint a0)
: object<android::util::SparseArray>(
	call_new_object<
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_CLASS_NAME,
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_NAME(1),
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_SIGNATURE(1)
	>(a0)
)
{
}

local_ref< java::lang::Object > android::util::SparseArray::get(jint a0)
{
	return call_method<
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_CLASS_NAME,
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_NAME(2),
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_SIGNATURE(2),
		local_ref< java::lang::Object >
	>(get_jobject(), a0);
}

local_ref< java::lang::Object > android::util::SparseArray::get(jint a0, local_ref< java::lang::Object > const &a1)
{
	return call_method<
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_CLASS_NAME,
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_NAME(3),
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_SIGNATURE(3),
		local_ref< java::lang::Object >
	>(get_jobject(), a0, a1);
}

void android::util::SparseArray::delete_(jint a0)
{
	return call_method<
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_CLASS_NAME,
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_NAME(4),
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_SIGNATURE(4),
		void
	>(get_jobject(), a0);
}

void android::util::SparseArray::remove(jint a0)
{
	return call_method<
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_CLASS_NAME,
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_NAME(5),
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_SIGNATURE(5),
		void
	>(get_jobject(), a0);
}

void android::util::SparseArray::put(jint a0, local_ref< java::lang::Object > const &a1)
{
	return call_method<
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_CLASS_NAME,
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_NAME(6),
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_SIGNATURE(6),
		void
	>(get_jobject(), a0, a1);
}

jint android::util::SparseArray::size()
{
	return call_method<
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_CLASS_NAME,
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_NAME(7),
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_SIGNATURE(7),
		jint
	>(get_jobject());
}

jint android::util::SparseArray::keyAt(jint a0)
{
	return call_method<
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_CLASS_NAME,
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_NAME(8),
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_SIGNATURE(8),
		jint
	>(get_jobject(), a0);
}

local_ref< java::lang::Object > android::util::SparseArray::valueAt(jint a0)
{
	return call_method<
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_CLASS_NAME,
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_NAME(9),
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_SIGNATURE(9),
		local_ref< java::lang::Object >
	>(get_jobject(), a0);
}

void android::util::SparseArray::setValueAt(jint a0, local_ref< java::lang::Object > const &a1)
{
	return call_method<
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_CLASS_NAME,
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_NAME(10),
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_SIGNATURE(10),
		void
	>(get_jobject(), a0, a1);
}

jint android::util::SparseArray::indexOfKey(jint a0)
{
	return call_method<
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_CLASS_NAME,
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_NAME(11),
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_SIGNATURE(11),
		jint
	>(get_jobject(), a0);
}

jint android::util::SparseArray::indexOfValue(local_ref< java::lang::Object > const &a0)
{
	return call_method<
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_CLASS_NAME,
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_NAME(12),
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_SIGNATURE(12),
		jint
	>(get_jobject(), a0);
}

void android::util::SparseArray::clear()
{
	return call_method<
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_CLASS_NAME,
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_NAME(13),
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_SIGNATURE(13),
		void
	>(get_jobject());
}

void android::util::SparseArray::append(jint a0, local_ref< java::lang::Object > const &a1)
{
	return call_method<
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_CLASS_NAME,
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_NAME(14),
		android::util::SparseArray::J2CPP_METHOD_SIGNATURE(14),
		void
	>(get_jobject(), a0, a1);
}

J2CPP_DEFINE_CLASS(android::util::SparseArray,"android/util/SparseArray")
J2CPP_DEFINE_METHOD(android::util::SparseArray,0,"<init>","()V")
J2CPP_DEFINE_METHOD(android::util::SparseArray,1,"<init>","(I)V")
J2CPP_DEFINE_METHOD(android::util::SparseArray,2,"get","(I)Ljava/lang/Object;")
J2CPP_DEFINE_METHOD(android::util::SparseArray,3,"get","(ILjava/lang/Object;)Ljava/lang/Object;")
J2CPP_DEFINE_METHOD(android::util::SparseArray,4,"delete","(I)V")
J2CPP_DEFINE_METHOD(android::util::SparseArray,5,"remove","(I)V")
J2CPP_DEFINE_METHOD(android::util::SparseArray,6,"put","(ILjava/lang/Object;)V")
J2CPP_DEFINE_METHOD(android::util::SparseArray,7,"size","()I")
J2CPP_DEFINE_METHOD(android::util::SparseArray,8,"keyAt","(I)I")
J2CPP_DEFINE_METHOD(android::util::SparseArray,9,"valueAt","(I)Ljava/lang/Object;")
J2CPP_DEFINE_METHOD(android::util::SparseArray,10,"setValueAt","(ILjava/lang/Object;)V")
J2CPP_DEFINE_METHOD(android::util::SparseArray,11,"indexOfKey","(I)I")
J2CPP_DEFINE_METHOD(android::util::SparseArray,12,"indexOfValue","(Ljava/lang/Object;)I")
J2CPP_DEFINE_METHOD(android::util::SparseArray,13,"clear","()V")
J2CPP_DEFINE_METHOD(android::util::SparseArray,14,"append","(ILjava/lang/Object;)V")

} //namespace j2cpp

#endif //J2CPP_ANDROID_UTIL_SPARSEARRAY_HPP_IMPL

#endif //J2CPP_INCLUDE_IMPLEMENTATION

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Following on from the reopening of its Universal Credit inquiry, the Work and Pensions Commons Select Committee has announced an inquiry into the benefit cap and how it affects British households.
The cap is intended to incentivise behavioural change amongst claimants and secure savings for the Exchequer. To what extent is it achieving that?
To what extent has claimant behaviour responded to the cap, through moving into work, moving house etc? What effect does the lower cap have on incentives, what are the barriers to behavioural change and how can they be overcome?
Does the cap address high underlying rates of housing benefit and child maintenance in a fair way?
What are the consequential costs of the cap for other public spending, such as that by local authorities?
What are the consequences for Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) and what impact does use of DHPs have on behavioural change?
Are there unintended consequences (either positive or negative) of the cap?
The deadline for written submissions is Friday 7 April 2017.
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These Customer Terms of Service
These Customer Terms of Service (the "Customer Terms") describe your rights and responsibilities when using our online workplace productivity tools and platform (the "Services").
1. These "Customer Terms" Form a Part of a Binding "Contract"
These Customer Terms (or, if applicable, your written agreement with us) and any Order Form(s) (defined below) together form a binding "Contract" between Customer and us. If any terms in the Customer-Specific Supplement apply to Customer (e.g., if Customer is a U.S. government entity), those terms are also incorporated herein by reference and form part of the Contract. "We," "our" and "us" currently refer to Giggso, Inc.
2. Your Agreement On Behalf of "Customer"
If you purchase subscription(s), create a team (i.e., a unique URL where a group of users may access the Services, as further described in our Help Center pages), invite users to that team, or use or allow use of that team after being notified of a change to these Customer Terms, you acknowledge your understanding of the then-current Contract and agree to the Contract on behalf of Customer. Please make sure you have the necessary authority to enter into the Contract on behalf of Customer before proceeding.
3. Customer Choices and Instructions
"Customer" is the organization that you represent in agreeing to the Contract. If your team is being set up by someone who is not formally affiliated with an organization, Customer is the individual creating the team. For example, if you signed up using a personal email address and invited a couple of friends to work on a new startup idea but haven't formed a company yet, you are the Customer.
4. Signing Up Using a Corporate Email Domain
If you signed up for a plan using your corporate email domain, your organization is Customer, and Customer can modify and re-assign roles on your team (including your role) and otherwise exercise its rights under the Contract. If Customer elects to replace you as the representative with ultimate authority for the team, we will provide you with notice following such election and you agree to take any actions reasonably requested by us or Customer to facilitate the transfer of authority to a new representative of Customer.
5. What This Means
Individuals authorized by Customer to access the Services (an "Authorized User") may submit content or information to the Services, such as messages or files ("Customer Data"), and Customer may exclusively provide us with instructions on what to do with it. For example, Customer may provision or deprovision access to the Services, enable or disable third party integrations, manage permissions, retention and export settings, transfer or assign teams, share channels, or consolidate teams or channels with other teams or channels. Since these choices and instructions may result in the access, use, disclosure, modification or deletion of certain or all Customer Data, please review the Help Center pages for more information about these choices and instructions. Customer will (a) inform Authorized Users of all Customer policies and practices that are relevant to their use of the Services and of any settings that may impact the processing of Customer Data; and (b) obtain all rights, permissions or consents from Authorized Users and other Customer personnel that are necessary to grant the rights and licenses in the Contract and for the lawful use and transmission of Customer Data and the operation of the Services.
6. Ordering Subscriptions
A subscription allows an Authorized User to access the Services. No matter the role, a subscription is required for each Authorized User. A subscription may be procured through the Services interface, or in some cases, via an order form entered into between Customer and us (each, an "Order Form"). Please see the Help Center for more information on procuring subscriptions and inviting new Authorized Users. Each Authorized User must agree to the User Terms to activate their subscription. Subscriptions commence when we make them available to Customer and continue for the term specified in the Services "check-out" interface or in the Order Form, as applicable. Each subscription is for a single Authorized User for a specified term and is personal to that Authorized User. We sometimes enter into other kinds of ordering arrangements, but that would need to be spelled out and agreed to in an Order Form. During an active subscription term, adding more subscriptions is fairly easy. Unless the Order Form says otherwise, Customer may purchase more subscriptions at the same price stated in the Order Form and all will terminate on the same date. Check out our Help Center pages for additional information on setting up a team and assigning roles.
7. Purchasing Decisions
We may share information about our future product plans because we like transparency. Our public statements about those product plans are an expression of intent, but do not rely on them when making a purchase. If Customer decides to buy our Services, that decision should be based on the functionality or features we have made available today and not on the delivery of any future functionality or features.
8. Choosing to be a Beta Tester
Occasionally, we look for beta testers to help us test our new features. These features will be identified as "beta" or "pre-release," or words or phrases with similar meanings (each, a "Beta Product"). Beta Products may not be ready for prime time so they are made available "as is," and any warranties or contractual commitments we make for other Services do not apply. Should Customer encounter any faults with our Beta Products, we would love to hear about them; our primary reason for running any beta programs is to iron out issues before making a new feature widely available.
9. Feedback Appreciated
The more suggestions our customers make, the better the Services become. If Customer sends us any feedback or suggestions regarding the Services, there is a chance we will use it, so Customer grants us (for itself and all of its Authorized Users and other Customer personnel) an unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, sublicensable, transferable, royalty-free license to use any such feedback or suggestions for any purpose without any obligation or compensation to Customer, any Authorized User or other Customer personnel. If we choose not to implement the suggestion, please don't take it personally. We appreciate it nonetheless.
10. Non-Giggso Products
Our Services include a platform that third parties may use to develop applications and software that complement Customer's use of the Services (each, a "Non-Giggso Product"). We also maintain a directory called the Giggso App Directory where some Non-Giggso Products are available for installation. THESE ARE NOT OUR SERVICES, SO WE DO NOT WARRANT OR SUPPORT NON-GIGGSO PRODUCTS, AND, ULTIMATELY, CUSTOMER (AND NOT US) WILL DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT TO ENABLE THEM. ANY USE OF A NON-Giggso PRODUCT IS SOLELY BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND THE APPLICABLE THIRD PARTY PROVIDER. If a Non-Giggso Product is enabled for Customer's team, please be mindful of any Customer Data that will be shared with the third party provider and the purposes for which the provider requires access. We will not be responsible for any use, disclosure, modification or deletion of Customer Data that is transmitted to, or accessed by, a Non- Giggso Product. Check out our Help Center pages for more information.
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A fiction piece of mine was included in the latest issue of Your Impossible Voice.
Your Impossible Voice is a fairly new magazine (this is only issue three) that has already been putting out some great stuff. This issue is no exception–my story is in great company. You can order a print copy here, and it's also available in a whole slew of different e-reader versions for those of you with fancy tablet-type things.
My piece in there is called "The Doppler," and it's kinda weird. The folks there asked me to record myself reading it for the website, and I learned one important lesson from my attempt at this: Good lord, I'm glad I don't actually have to hear myself talk on a regular basis. They almost had to rename the magazine Your Annoying Voice. Yeesh.
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A 42-year-old man from Burbank was killed when a vehicle he was driving hit a tree in the 6800 block of West 63rd Street at 11:58 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11. Wayne Douglas Pavlow was taken by ambulance to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead of multiple injuries about 90 minutes after arrival. Police are investigating to determine the cause of the crash. His death was ruled accidental by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
Want to work directly with Chicago Police to prevent crime in your neighborhood? If you live in and/or own a business in Beats 822 or 824 (see map) make plans to attend your next CAPS meeting, set for 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 5 at Hernández Middle School, 3510 West 55th Street. Hear updates on crime in your neighborhood and learn how you can work with neighbors and police to make the community safer and better for all.
A 38-year-old North Side man said by police to be a documented gang member was shot in the right leg as he walked down a sidewalk in the 4500 block of South Lavergne at about 8:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14. The victim told police that the shooter fired from a dark-colored Ford vehicle. He said that after he was shot, he limped to a nearby house, pounded on the door and hollered for them to call 911. They did, and the victim was transported by CFD ambulance to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was treated for his injury.
A 48-year-old Chicago Lawn woman was robbed as she walked near her home in the 3400 block of West 60th Street at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16. The victim told police that a man approached, pushed her to the ground and snatched away her purse. He then jumped into a red minivan driven by a woman. It sped away west on 60th Street. The victim later found her purse, but told police that it was missing her debit card and $70 cash. The robber was described as a black man age 20-25, about 5-foot-6 and 140 pounds.
An attendant at the Citgo station at 7700 S. Kedzie was robbed at gunpoint at about 3:10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16. The victim, a 32-year-old Chicago Ridge man, told police that the bandit waved a handgun and ordered him to surrender the station's valuables. The victim said he handed over $1,400 cash and 11 cartons of Newport cigarettes (worth about $1,300). The robber then punched the attendant in the head twice before running away west on 77th Street. He was described as a black man about 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds, with a medium complexion. He wore black clothing.
Eleven people were arrested and charged with battery to a police officer, obstruction of a peace officer and/or weapons violations during a disturbance inside and outside Watra nightclub, 4758 S. Pulaski at about 6:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17. Police said that the club was the scene of a memorial gathering to honor a gang member who was slain near 63rd and Damen earlier in the month. Aware that such gatherings are often the scene of retaliatory strikes by rival gangs, police were watching the scene. When they saw a man outside Watra, patting his waistband and acting suspiciously, they moved in to prevent any shootings. When they did, the people inside Watra began to swear at them and throw punches. Multiple police units then arrived at the scene in response to a 10-1 call (officers in danger). Police arrested Tyriana C. Owens, 25, of Milwaukee; Sharlize A. Joseph, 18, of the 10200 block of South La Salle; Chakita D. Trotter, 29, of Calumet City; Tyrone R. Phelps, 27, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Jasmine Joseph, 22, of the 6600 block of South Marshfield; Rajah Gardner, 33, of the 10700 block of South Church; Charles C. Joseph, 19, of the 10200 block of South La Salle; and Walter L. LeFlora, 32; Jarquisha L. Hayes, 23, and Deion A. Green, 21, all address unknown. Several officers suffered minor injuries after they were reportedly punched in the face and back of the head by several people at the scene. Police said they recovered a number of handguns inside the bar, as well as a handgun magazine with 21 live rounds inside.
A 50-year-old Chinatown man was robbed as he attempted to deliver food to a home in the 4400 block of South Lavergne at 9:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17. The victim is a driver for 1st Chop Suey, 5845 S. Archer. He told police that as he exited his vehicle, a man approached and demanded his belongings or he would kill him. The driver handed over his cellphone and an order of Chinese food. The robber than ran away west. He was described as a black man about 6-foot-2 and 165 pounds, with a medium complexion. He wore a black shirt and a black skull cap.
refused to leave Su Nueva Lavandería, 3319 W. 55th St., and then threatened a police officer called to the scene.
Edward A. Ragazinskas, of the 5100 block of South Fairfield, was arrested at 12:40 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14 at the coin laundry.
According to public records, Ragazinskas has been arrested 13 times by CPD since 2014, on charges that include theft, criminal trespass to land and violating an order of protection (six times).
A 48-year-old man was charged with multiple drug-related crimes after police—acting on a warrant--searched his home in the 5300 block of South Kilbourn at 9:21 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8.
Theodore P. Hantgos was taken into custody and charged with one felony count-manufacture/deliver heroin, one felony count of possess heroin and three felony counts of possession of a controlled substance.
Burglars broke through the roof of Parkview Food & Liquors, 3647 W. 83rd Place, and stole $2,000 worth of lottery tickets and about $200 cash. The crime was discovered by the manager, a 46-year-old man, when the burglar alarm was tripped just after 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12. Surveillance footage showed the burglars to be two black men age 21-25, about 5-foot-10 and 145 pounds.
Burglars entered a garage in the 4600 block of South Avers and stole two grills, a jack, a snow blower and a lawn mower. The crime was discovered by the victim, a 50-year-old woman, at 3:35 p.m. Jan. 15. There was no sign of forced entry, police said.
A 27-year-old Clearing man told police that someone entered his home in the 5400 block of West 63rd Place and stole a fire safe containing $6,000 cash, a passport, a property deed and other items. He reported the crime at 8:47 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15.
An 82-year-old West Lawn woman reported that her Christmas decorations and possibly other belongings were stolen from the basement of her home in the 6300 block of South Kenneth. She reported the crime at 12:35 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 and told police that she believed the burglar to be a neighborhood man she had hired to help her set up Christmas decorations inside her home. She discovered the items missing when she walked down into her basement and found the exit door unlocked and the storm door ajar.
A 44-year-old Garfield Ridge man was charged with urinating on the public way after he allegedly was spotted peeing in an alley behind 5956 S. Archer at about 6:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11. Bogdan Jozef Pudzisz, of the 5200 block of South Melvina, was apprehended at the scene.


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A look at the lives of three black female pioneers working at NASA and their contributions to the United States space program.
"Hidden Figures" is directed by Theodore Melfi, who is known for the 2014 film "St. Vincent." It is written by Melfi and Allison Schroeder and is based on the nonfiction book of the same name by Margot Lee Shetterly. It stars Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe as Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn, and Mary Jackson, three hidden contributors to the NASA space program who, until recently, had not received much recognition. These three women worked for NASA as "computers," who basically verify the calculations of engineers and other mathematicians. These three brilliant woman, however, would prove to be so much more than that.
Though all three woman have their own character arcs, the primary focus is on Taraji P. Henson's Katherine, an accomplished mathematician who, because of her race and gender, is often forced to take a back seat to those she is better than at math. She, of course, eventually starts to show that she is a valuable, indispensable asset, calculating launching, landing, go/no go, and all of the other space and math jargon stuff we honestly don't comprehend, but sure makes for compelling subject matter. Monáe's Mary strives to become the first female engineer at NASA, but has to petition the court to allow her to take night classes at an all-white school, and Spencer's Dorothy, who finds she is not getting a pay raise and proper title for doing a supervisor's job, takes it upon herself to learn an entirely new computer language as IBMs are coming in to replace the human "computers." These three woman put on wonderful, layered performances, each doing a great job bringing their true life characters and their struggles in a still-segregated Virginia to life.
This is a glossy Hollywood biopic that runs through the typical biopic formula, but feels much more urgent and important to share with the world at this particular juncture and climate. It takes a few liberties here and there as the telling of true stories often do, but director Theodore Melfi and co. manage to capture the accomplishments and the spirit of the film's protagonists brilliantly. They do show much of the shameful past of segregation in America and manage to use that conflict to draw parallels to issues we now face in our modern times. There is no better example of this than in a scene between Octavia Spencer and Kirsten Dunst, as the latter assures the former she has "no problem with y'all." Spencer's response? "I'm sure you believe you feel that way." Could you ask for a more relevant response to such a comment? Each woman has her own individual powerful "Oscar reel" moment like this. Janelle Monáe's takes place in a courtroom, and Taraji P. Henson gets the biggest showcase scene in the film when she is forced to explain why she takes so long to go to and from the restroom.
"Hidden Figures" is an engaging film that will keep audiences fully enthralled and moved emotionally. It is tremendously acted and is a story we wish we had heard of sooner. Its biggest flaw comes from a few pacing issues in the middle of the movie, but never to the point where we felt bored. It remains captivating and harrowing, and is an absolutely great film worth checking out on the big screen.


Tint Tunes & Accessories has earned a reputation for being the place to take your car, SUV, truck or van with complete confidence and enjoy the highest quality installations in Jacksonville.
Loyal customers are the heart of Tint Tunes & Accessories' business.
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Q: ERROR: Unable to resolve dependency for ':react-native-maps@debug/compileClasspath': Could not resolve androidx.appcompat:appcompat:1.0.0 All I am trying to do is install react native maps on a basic application. I keep getting random errors with the build. I have tried several different gradle versions and still no luck. Can anyone help?
Reinstalling react native maps
Fresh project
Changing gradle versions
Changing SDK versions etc
Researched. A lot!
// app (build.gradle)

dependencies {
    implementation fileTree(dir: "libs", include: ["*.jar"])
    implementation "com.facebook.react:react-native:+"  // From node_modules

    implementation(project(':react-native-maps')){
        exclude group: 'com.google.android.gms', module: 'play-services-base'
        exclude group: 'com.google.android.gms', module: 'play-services-maps'
    }
    implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-base:10.0.1'
    implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-maps:10.0.1'

    // JSC from node_modules
    if (useIntlJsc) {
        implementation 'org.webkit:android-jsc-intl:+'
    } else {
        implementation 'org.webkit:android-jsc:+'
    }
}

// react-native-maps (build.gradle)

dependencies {
  compileOnly('com.facebook.react:react-native:+') {
    exclude group: 'com.android.support'
  }
  implementation "com.android.support:appcompat-v7:${safeExtGet('supportLibVersion', '28.0.0')}"
  implementation "com.google.android.gms:play-services-base:10.0.1"
  implementation "com.google.android.gms:play-services-maps:10.0.1"
  implementation 'com.google.maps.android:android-maps-utils:0.5'
}

ERROR: Unable to resolve dependency for ':react-native-maps@debug/compileClasspath': Could not resolve androidx.appcompat:appcompat:1.0.0.
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ERROR: Unable to resolve dependency for ':react-native-maps@debug/compileClasspath': Could not resolve androidx.core:core:1.0.0.
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ERROR: Unable to resolve dependency for ':react-native-maps@debug/compileClasspath': Could not resolve androidx.vectordrawable:vectordrawable:1.0.0.
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ERROR: Unable to resolve dependency for ':react-native-maps@debug/compileClasspath': Could not resolve com.android.support:appcompat-v7:28.0.0.
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ERROR: Unable to resolve dependency for ':react-native-maps@debug/compileClasspath': Could not resolve androidx.appcompat:appcompat:1.0.2.
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ERROR: Unable to resolve dependency for ':react-native-maps@debug/compileClasspath': Could not resolve androidx.core:core:1.0.1.
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ERROR: Unable to resolve dependency for ':react-native-maps@debug/compileClasspath': Could not resolve androidx.vectordrawable:vectordrawable:1.0.1.
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ERROR: Unable to resolve dependency for ':react-native-maps@debug/compileClasspath': Could not resolve androidx.core:core:1.0.0.
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ERROR: Unable to resolve dependency for ':react-native-maps@debug/compileClasspath': Could not resolve androidx.vectordrawable:vectordrawable:1.0.0.
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    WARNING: The specified Android SDK Build Tools version (26.0.2) is ignored, as it is below the minimum supported version (28.0.3) for Android Gradle Plugin 3.3.0.
    Android SDK Build Tools 28.0.3 will be used.
    To suppress this warning, remove "buildToolsVersion '26.0.2'" from your build.gradle file, as each version of the Android Gradle Plugin now has a default version of the build tools.
    Remove Build Tools version and sync project

A: This is related to the androidx update, unless you are using React Native 0.60, which I think was released today, you will need to constrain your android implementations to versions previous to Google requiring androidx.
In our project, we had to add the following at the bottom of our app/build.gradle:
configurations.all {
    resolutionStrategy.force 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-gcm:16.1.0', 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-basement:15.0.0'
}

our dependencies needed to be constrained to :
implementation 'com.facebook.react:react-native:0.59.3'  // From node_modules
implementation 'com.android.support:appcompat-v7:27.0.1'
implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-base:16.1.0'
implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-gcm:16.1.0'

We also needed to constrain all :+ dependencies to specific versions to make sure that those dependencies haven't released incompatible updates. Thus we updated our react native implementation to our currently used version, plus you will need to research your jsc implementations to find the correct version to use with them.
Incase it matters, we are using gradle 3.3.1 and SDK 28.0.3.
Let me know if that didn't make enough sense. There may have been more we did, but if I'm remembering correctly those were the changes I needed to make to ensure I wasn't using androidx. You may also need a different version of maps as well.

A: in gradle/wrapper/gradle.properties try setting:
android.enableJetifier=false

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While lying nervously in his hospital bed, he began to think that maybe there was another way to approach this disease, so he went online. There, he read about the impact of a whole-food, plant-based diet on heart disease, and he decided that was the path for him. He called the nurse, gave back his hospital gown, and despite the pleas of his medical team, signed himself out of the hospital against medical advice. Mr. J's nurse was so concerned that before he was able to leave, she called his wife to have her convince him to stay. He did not. Later, the nurse even called Mr. J at home to plead for his return. He politely declined.
The key to health, it seems, lies at the end of your fork.
Mr. J. first visited a cardiologist at age 55, after having experienced several weeks of tightness in his neck during physical activity. The condition had worsened to the point that only 30 to 45 seconds of exercise brought on significant discomfort. The doctor ordered a stress test, to see if heart disease could be contributing to this symptom. The test results were so wildly abnormal that he was sent immediately to the hospital for a cardiac catheterization, to look for cholesterol blockages in the vessels that supply his heart with blood. Such severe blockages were found that he was admitted directly to the hospital for coronary artery bypass graft surgery. In less than one day, his life had changed dramatically.
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What is meant by "purposeful, habitual, and gratuitous" actions?
In his "Characters" essay, Samuel R. Delany purports there are three types of actions to characters: "purposeful, habitual, and gratuitous." He also defends that, in a novel, if "a character [is] involved in a number of all three types of actions, the character will probably seem more real." However, save for a very shallow example, he doesn't state what is meant by each type of action nor how they can be combined to give a character more depth.
I was wondering what is meant by each type of action as well as what examples would motivate having all three for a character. (A Google search did not get me very far other than references to the quote itself...)
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Jim walked to the park to meet Jill. (Purposeful) ... nervously looking over his shoulders with every other step. The park always made him nervous, as though dozens of eyes were always on him. (Purposeful, plus habitual). As he sat on the bench a dog came running up to him; he didn't own a dog but they always made him smile. He gave the dog a pet and felt his nerves gently relax. (Gratuitous). From behind him a female voice made him jump; "Jim?!". – J... Nov 20 '18 at 20:51
The essay is from a 1971 symposium on women in science fiction. The 3 actions are defined in relation to the plot, not the character's psychology.
Purposeful Actions are what we'd call "character agency" today. It is the character's actions that directly or indirectly effect the plot.
Habitual Actions show the character's normal state or routine.
Gratuitous Actions are gratuitous only to the plot. They show the character is more than just what is required by the story. This is not about the character "acting crazy on a whim" – it's actually the opposite. This is about the character's normal life which exists outside the story.
The quote comes after Delany explains that his wife Marilyn, who edited fiction, had a chronic complaint about the women characters. She said they were restricted to 2 types, which he calls Vicious Evil Bitches and Simps (who are useless and need to be rescued – also hilariously, Evil Bitches who are transformed into Simps upon meeting the hero). He admits he'd only managed to break the stereotypes in his first novel, not avoid them, so together they came up with the 3 actions as a template for "better, more varied, more believable women characters".
Here's the full excerpt on the 3 necessary actions
I have added paragraph breaks, bold emphasis, and added clarifying text in square brackets:
Action is the clearest (and most commercial) way to present character. A good character of either sex must be shown performing purposeful actions (that further the plot), habitual actions (that particularly define her or him), and gratuitous actions (actions that imply a life beyond the limit of the fiction).
Simply because the way most books are plotted, the male characters regularly get to indulge in all three types of actions, however, if [the female character is an] evil bitch, [her actions] are all purpose but no habit or gratuitous; if [the female character is a] simp she is all gratuitous but no purpose or habit.
So the first task, after finding a plot that just does not require women in either of these ugly, banal, and boringly cliché grooves, is to make sure you portray your women characters clearly performing all three types of actions. (And, re: the purposeful actions, performing them successfully!)
Women have interesting economics if you bother to notice, Philip K Dick
His following point (it's so good I think it deserves to be included) is that every character in realistic fiction must have "economic anchors" that are clearly shown or heavily implied. He uses an example of 2 housewives, and differentiates them only through their relationship to money – one is a kept woman with a regular spending allowance, the other manages expenses and pays bills through a joint bank account. Their husbands are close in economic tier but Delany suggests the women would be completely different types (immediately recognizable by the reader) based on their approach to money.
He takes a potshot at masculinity tropes saying James Bond and all westerns become fantasies the instant characters are no longer tied to economic reality. This was 1971. In the essay he details how his wife was treated at her publishing job – it's off-topic but strangely compelling. He show-not-tells how an average female character has a fascinatingly complex story behind her economics, complete with petty villains and strategic trade-offs. Every. Woman.
Part of the essay is a rant against male sci-fi authors for petty sexist attacks in women's lib run amok plots, specifically a Philip K Dick pro-life story about frivolous women having abortions until the "fetus" is old enough to learn algebra. A heroic man saves all the babies from tyrannical straw-gina, with algebra.
I have to admit, the algebra-abortion story sounds idiotic compared to the real life intrigue at his wife's job – I actually wanted to know how that turned out.
Like Bechdel, but for writers
He then defines a kind of proto- Bechdel test where he says:
Women characters must have central-to-the-plot, strong, developing, positive relations with other women characters. The commercial/art novel would be impossible without such relationships between men…"
The source is a re-print of the essay from 1991. It can be found (in part) here: https://books.google.com/books?id=5G1XAgAAQBAJ
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I wish I could upvote this more than once. Thank you for not simply defining the words. Explaining what it means in context, and looking up the original, is exactly the sort of depth an answer should have. – Cyn says make Monica whole Nov 19 '18 at 21:01
@Cyn You can upvote more than once, by awarding a bounty. (Once you have sufficient karma.) – Davislor Nov 20 '18 at 6:19
Curious. I thought the purpose of a bounty was to encourage people to give new answers, not to reward existing answers. But I'm new enough that I don't know all the nuances. – Cyn says make Monica whole Nov 20 '18 at 6:41
I feel like reading this just leveled up my character writing. – Andrey Nov 20 '18 at 11:08
Great post. Delany is the best writer-on-writing I know for upper-level advanced insights the average person would never think of. – Chris Sunami supports Monica Nov 20 '18 at 15:17
Purposeful actions are those performed with conscious thought and effort, and in the context of fiction, normally influence the plot. For example, if, in response to the King saying 'Holy crap, someone kidnapped my daughter', a strapping young farm boy says 'I'll rescue her' and proceeds to perform said task, that is an action performed with purpose, that is, it's purposeful.
Habitual action is a regularly performed action that often serves some purpose, but doesn't necessarily, and is usually there for flavour rather than moving the plot along in the context of fiction. An example would be going to work regularly (on the more purposeful side) or biting one's nails when nervous (on the more gratuitous side). Habitual actions can be either purposeful or gratuitous in nature; the recurring theme for them is that they're regularly repeated.
Finally, gratuitous action is spontaneous action that has no rhyme or reason to it. While sometimes this can lead to a major plot-turning event (like King Joffrey Baratheon's knee-jerk decision to go off-script and execute Ned Stark when everyone wanted him to be merely exiled in A Song of Ice and Fire), for the most part a plot will feel 'cheap' if it is resolved or moved forward with such actions. Instead, like habitual actions, they're largely there for flavour. Perhaps it's a bored office worker randomly deciding to graffiti a nearby desk when nobody's looking; it doesn't progress the plot, but shows he likes to rebel in really harmless ways, which demonstrates both impotence and a yearning for more with very little proper action.
I hope that this helps you.
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Hope for Hurting Parents When Kids Rebel
As a pastor, more than other people, I see the hurt and the heartbreak that happens in a family when a child makes rebellious and destructive decisions. And thankfully, there's a story in the Bible that offers us a lot of insight.
What has often been called "the story of the prodigal son" is really a picture of how God shows his holiness, his goodness, and his kindness to his children — each son in this story was rebellious in his own way. Some of the insights we learn about parenting from this story might surprise you.
The story, found in Luke 15:11-32, unfolds in three stages.
Stage 1: Rebellion.
Beginning in verse 11, "Jesus said, `There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them. Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living.'"
Stage one is rebellion. In every parent-child relationship, there's going to be a struggle. It's a struggle for control, a power struggle.
At birth, as a parent, you are 100 percent in control. But as your child grows, the power gets transferred. Your control is not permanent. Kids want control sooner than we want to give it. They think they deserve it sooner than we're ready to give it out. Kids have a sin nature. If you don't believe that "All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God," you've never been a parent.
So what do you do when a child is legally independent and you can't control them anymore?
Let them go.
Let them make their own mistakes.
Let them experience the consequences of their own choices.
There is a price tag for rebellion. Galatians 6:7 says, "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows" (NIV).
How do you as a parent feel when your child rebels? Guilty? Embarrassed? We tend to practice a lot of self-condemnation when our children rebel, but you are not the only influence in your child's life. Your child has choices that he makes. She has friends that she chooses. He has teachers that you don't control. She has books and movies that she sees. He has all kinds of influences and choices.
Stage 2: Regret.
Back to our story. Verse 17 says, "When he came to his senses…" You might be praying for that sentence in your child's life. When is my kid going to wake up? When is he going to come to his senses? When is he going to see that he's ruining his life? You're praying for that.
"When he came to his senses, he said, 'How many of my father's hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! I will set out and go back to my father and I will say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.""
Notice the change in attitude. He goes through a process of re-evaluation, regret, and repentance.
What do you do during this stage, while you're waiting for your child to come to repent? Three things.
Pray for your child, non-stop.
Commit your child to God's hands.
Wait patiently.
Stage 3: Return.
Verse 20 says, "So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him."
Remember that in this story, this is the ideal father responding. This is God. This is not a typical human being. This is what God would do.
In fact, it is what God does to you in your rebellion. It's a model for us.
Love them faithfully, stubbornly.
Accept them unconditionally and affectionately. (This doesn't mean you approve of their actions.)
Forgive them completely.
Verse 22 says, "But the father said to his servants.`Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate!'"
What I like about this father is he didn't rub it in. He didn't keep reminding his son, holding it over his head the rest of his life. The father gave him a second chance. He forgave him completely.
This story shows how God deals with our rebellion. That's the primary purpose of it. We've taken matters into our own hands. The Bible says that we've all sinned and we've all done our own thing. We've messed up our lives. But God says, "Come on home!" God gives us another chance.
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From Wikipedia:Romania
Romania ( (listen) ro-MAY-nee-ə; Romanian: România [romɨˈni.a] (listen)) is a country at the crossroads of Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east and the Black Sea to the southeast. It has a predominantly temperate-continental climate, and an area of 238,397 km2 (92,046 sq mi), with a population of around 19 million. Romania is the twelfth-largest country in Europe, and the sixth-most populous member state of the European Union. Its capital and largest city is Bucharest, and other major urban areas include Iași, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Constanța, Craiova, Brașov, and Galați.
The Danube, Europe's second-longest river, rises in Germany's Black Forest and flows in a southeasterly direction for 2,857 km (1,775 mi), before emptying into Romania's Danube Delta. The Carpathian Mountains, which cross Romania from the north to the southwest, include Moldoveanu Peak, at an altitude of 2,544 m (8,346 ft).
2 Rewilding
2.1 Danube Delta rewilding area
2.2 Southern Carpathians rewilding area
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4 Community energy
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Wild Transylvania, "collection of stories documenting the lives of people and wildlife in a remote corner of Romania", added 12:48, 16 March 2021 (UTC)
Agent Green, nonprofit NGO for environmental protection founded in 2009 for biodiversity conservation.
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From Wikipedia:Rewilding Europe § Danube Delta rewilding area
The 580,000 hectare Danube Delta is home to massive amounts of water birds of all kinds, most notably pelicans of two species, herons, storks, cormorants and terns. It is a favourite staging area for passage migrants and also wintering grounds for masses of migrating water birds from the steppes, the boreal forests and the tundras further north. The region has some of Europe's very few remaining grazed mosaique forest landscapes, kept in their natural state by the wild horses and wild cattle still present. Working with partners, the Rewilding Danube Delta team is working to significantly improve the ecological integrity and natural functioning of 40,000 hectares of wetland and terrestrial delta habitat, using rewilding principles on a landscape scale. Revitalised and self-governing natural processes, particularly flooding and natural grazing, will govern landscape formation, driving other natural processes, wildlife comeback, increased biodiversity and the development of a nature-based economy. The Danube Delta rewilding area is part of the Tauros breeding programme, managed by the Taurus Foundation and Rewilding Europe. The aim of the programme is to breed a cattle breed that resembles the aurochs by establishing viable free-ranging populations of cattle in several European locations. Due to translocations in 2016 and 2017, the number of Tauros cattle grazing near Sfântu Gheorghe is now 18 animals. Rewilding Europe works to create new opportunities for delta communities by supporting the development of nature-based business.
Southern Carpathians rewilding area[edit | edit source]
From Wikipedia:Rewilding Europe § Southern Carpathians rewilding area
The Southern Carpathians were considered a good place for nature conservation work. Rewilding Europe has concentrated on part of the region which counts more than 1 million hectares of protected areas already in place, rich wildlife, large intact forests, a high concentration of biodiversity, relatively intact wild landscapes, wild rivers, and large areas of mosaic vegetation largely shaped by traditional farming and grazing practices.
The work of Rewilding Europe and its partners is focused on bringing back the European bison. Since 2013, Rewilding Europe and WWF Romania have been working together in the Southern Carpathians rewilding area to reintroduce this iconic species. The major objective of this ongoing project is to create a demographically and genetically viable population in the Southern Carpathians, comprising free-roaming sub-populations in the Țarcu Mountains and nearby Poiana Ruscă Mountains.
So far, following bison releases in 2014 and 2015, in June 2016, a third bison release took place as part of the European Commission-funded LIFE Bison project, with a fourth release of nine animals taking place in April 2017. Rewilding Europe and WWF Romania have been working together to create one of the largest contiguous wild areas in Europe.
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Back from the brink: Bison return to Romania after 200-year absence, Dec 1 [1]
Rosia Montana: how Romanians united to save a mountain village from mining apocalypse, Jan 11 [2]
Rescuing Romania's forest, Oct 28 [3]
How nature turned a failed communist plan into Bucharest's unique urban park, Jun 14 [4]
People build bridge out of plastic bottles in Romanian city, July 24 [5]
European bison to roam the forests of Romania after 200 years, May 21 [6]
The PRAIS Foundation, an organization in Romania, in partnership with the Romanian Ministry of Environment and the National Environmental Guard and other partners, have confirmed that they have planted over eleven million trees through the national tree planting movement 'Millions of People, Millions of Trees'.
"The PRAIS Foundation is very proud that the movement is formally recognized by UNEP, and has become part of the Plant for Planet global initiative", Silvia Bucur, the President of the PRAIS Foundation. [7] March 30
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A moment I've been waiting a long time for: musical numbers from the 1936 movie Great ziegfeld on Youtube.
First, is the amazing/magical wedding cake number. It's 8 minutes long! It's in elaborate art deco style, and unfortunately the low resolution version on Youtube misses out on the extraordinary detail of the costumes and sets. This 8 minutes consists of exactly two camera shots; the second camera shot begins at the 4:30 minute mark with a closeup of an operatic clown. You have to remember that people viewed it on the bigscreen; the stars at the end looked like real stars! (I watched it on my widescreen and can confirm this). Also, this film was shot and showed in the middle of the Great Depression; how ironic that in the midst of economic calamity viewers wanted to watch such lavish excess (this also happened with Top Hat, and with a more caustic edge in Golddiggers of 1933).
The second scene, You've got to pull strings has a fun and fantastic musical number from the same movie. The man at the end of the scene is (I'm pretty sure) Ray Bolger (the scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz). Before the musical number plays on this clip, you see a brief conversation between fave actress Luise Rainer and Virginia Bruce. Rainer plays a jealous and vain starlet with a good heart who realizes she has lost the affection of Flo.
In addition to being funny and cute, she had a great scene where she receives a call from her husband after he has run off with another woman. You see all sorts of emotions in this single telephone call. She is sad, longing, yet touched that her husband has called her after a performance. Even though she recognizes he is far gone from her, she is eager to talk about his broadway hit with him (they are both consummate performers and recognize that even if they are not united by love at least they are united by art).
Here's an animated photomontage of her photos. Rainer was one of the few actors who won Oscars for best actor in two consecutive years (the other person being Tom Hanks in the 1990s and Katherine Hepburn in the 1960s). I was amazed to see her in the 75th Anniversary Oscar Ceremony a few years ago, and the 80th anniversary is coming up next year. According to the wikipedia article, winning 2 Oscars caused her to make mediocre movies and do anything to get out of her Hollywood contract. Oddly, although she's a good actress, I don't think of her in terms of her acting ability as much as I do her ability to establish a character presence (as she did also in Good Earth).
Here's another Busby Berkley musical number from Gold Diggers of 1933, Forgotten Man (surprisingly relevant to today's Iraqi war). Pettin' in the Park is about as bawdy as one would expect.
The movie is great and the special effect was spectacular. Just watched the movie over again and it is just wonderful and gorgeous. That's probably the best part of the movie.
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The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is taking another step toward increasing retention and graduation of students – an initiative outlined in its latest strategic plan – through a fast-track completion program in the Department of World Languages.
Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish may now earn up to 15 credit hours – the equivalent of a full semester of college– via two proficiency tests through the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL), which includes writing proficiency (WPT) and oral proficiency (OPIc) tests. Successful completion of the two tests with the required minimum scores will provide students the opportunity to 'fast-track' completion of the B.A. in Spanish degree. This 'fast-track' program will allow qualified students the opportunity to complete the degree program in seven semesters.
"We anticipate tremendous interest in this option," said Dr. Mary Sobhani, head of the Department of World Languages, "When one of our faculty, Dr. Ana María Romo Blas, first introduced the idea of a fast-track option for the B.A. degree, we immediately understood the potential it represented for students majoring in Spanish."
This pathway is best suited for the native Spanish speaker or those with advanced Spanish language skills, according to Sobhani. "By finding effective ways to reduce the time to degree completion without sacrificing quality, we help our Spanish majors save both time and money, and to pursue their career goals more efficiently," Sobhani said. "It's a win-win for everyone."
Sobhani added that this program could also be a viable option for students wishing to add Spanish as a second major, thereby making them more marketable to employers once they graduate. "A Spanish degree can be a valuable credential in the job market." Sobhani said. "Arkansas is estimated to have the second-fastest growing Latino population in the United States. Being bilingual is a skillset that will be highly valued by employers."
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Baba's Birthday
Baba is really a master of moods. Like a kaleidoscope, He has a variety of moods, each used with precision in different circumstances to affect a particular result, to teach a particular lesson. From the harshest to the softest mood, He plays each one with the dexterity of a maestro, who strikes a certain chord to produce a particular note. The overall effect is music, played with divine love for the benefit of His disciples and devotees. His moods are like a string of separate notes, which collectively make music. Over the years, I had the occasion to see His many moods and to understand a little why He used certain moods in particular occasions. Still, He is a mystery!
One day, we planned to celebrate Baba's birthday at Tiljala, in Calcutta. The Central EI-1 organized a very nice birthday program. He called all the small children - the boys and girls from our Ananda Marga children's homes - to come and perform for Baba. Many exciting performances were planned. Usually, there is no reporting session during Baba's birthday. On that day, however, He took organizational reports since early morning. A few dadas were there, reporting on their work. Their unsatisfactory work output made Baba very angry. Baba was really in a dark, ominous mood that day. After the reporting session was over, some of the dadas went to complete their morning duties.
Suddenly, without warning, Baba declared that He wanted to leave for His Lake Gardens residence. He said that He would no longer do any work, as nobody else was interested in working for the mission. He added that He would rather go to His laokik house than waste His time here. Seeing that He was dead serious, somebody ran to inform the EI-1 Dada, who was at that moment having a bath. When he heard that Baba was leaving, dada grabbed a towel and small undershirt and ran to Baba to stop Him from leaving.
Baba was just about to enter His car when dada stopped Him and told Him that today was His birthday and that the children had come from various places to celebrate the occasion. He asked Baba how it was possible for Him to leave when all the preparations had been made. He then firmly caught hold of Baba's hand and led Him back to His room.
Baba did not say anything. Just like a small child, He entered His room quietly, without any resistance. He would, after all, attend His birthday party!
Once, during Madhur sadhana, He said that real love has three prerequisites: fear, respect and surrender. Without the presence of these qualities, the expressions of love are not real love.
Personally, I feel that real love takes many forms, and is not limited to the sweet expressions or murmurings of love. It might be manifested in the form of a reprimand or punishment to correct a disciple's misbehaviour or laziness. What is certain is that the Guru's love for the devotee is unalloyed and boundless. From the devotees' perspective, he demonstrates his real love for his Guru by satisfying Him alone, without bothering about his personal needs.
It is necessary for spiritual aspirants to understand this subtle but important point, the inner meaning of real love. Only when a devotee accepts his Guru in all His manifestations unquestioningly, there is a possibility that the Guru might fully reciprocate His love, giving him the supreme gift of liberation.
2006-09-10 Baba's Birthday


During my service in USAF/Desert Storm 1988-1991, I played in a fun party band called Departure. Can you make out the red leopard skin pants in the photos below? After returning home and eventually founding my own electronic company, I worked in various video-related electronic jobs while raising my family and playing in one band or another. Tom Barrette Live!, Bottom Line, and Reelin' in the Years were a few of the show names. My solo performances continued, mostly playing classic rock piano in various bars and restaurants. I finished my solo album "The Cloning World," an all original collection, in 2003. This year, Reelin' in the Years has been re-invented to become my newest project and we have some of the best musicians I have ever played with. Funk and Dance, here we come!
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A new photo exhibition at Arizona's Desert Caballeros Western Museum steps into the studios of some of Western's most talented bronze artists.
Photography and foundry owner Erik Petersen tells a great story that begins and ends with sculptor John Coleman.
It begins many years ago in Coleman's own studio where Erik, then an ambitious young bronze artist, was carving out his own foundry business in a rented corner of Coleman's workshop. Erik had already been doing patina work for Kim Obrzut, and then he landed Coleman's work, which also came with his inexhaustible work style.
As his work in patina and chasing – the reassembly and welding of the cast bronze – expanded into new corners of Coleman's studio, Erik gained more and more clients, including Ken Rowe, Bill Nebeker, Deborah Fellows, Susan Kliewer … a who's who of Western sculpture. It was this list of artists that would lay the foundation for Collecting the West: Inspiration to Creation – The Hidden Life Behind Bronze, the photography exhibition by Erik and his cousin, Willie Petersen. The show opens with a sneak preview November 13 at Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg, Arizona.
Erik and Willie Petersen's images of Western sculptors, as well as bronzes by the artists, will be on exhibit through March 1, 2015.


Clonazepam belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.
Clonazepam works by increasing the effects of GABA, a neurotransmitter that moderates the movement of nerve signals in the brain.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved clonazepam in 1975 under the brand name Klonopin for the Roche drug company. Many companies now make generic clonazepam.
Clonazepam is a controlled substance because it's possible for people to abuse the drug or become dependent on it.
In 2011 alone, there were 76,557 emergency room visits resulting from the abuse or misuse of clonazepam, an increase of 122 percent from 2004.
Clonazepam may increase your risk for suicidal thoughts and behavior.
About one in 500 people taking medications like clonazepam develop suicidal thoughts, usually within a week of starting treatment.
After you start clonazepam, it's important to let your doctor know if you have any thoughts of harming yourself or any unusual changes in mood or behavior, like panic attacks, restlessness, agitation, or depression.
Friends and family members should also be on the alert for any unusual changes in your behavior.
Research has not shown whether clonazepam is safe and effective in treating panic attacks in anyone younger than 18. People older than 65 should also take clonazepam with caution.
Always tell your doctor if you have allergies to any medications, including other benzodiazepines.
Common brand names for benzodiazepines include Valium, Xanax, Librium, Dalmane, and Ativan. Clonazepam can interact with many medications, so make sure your doctor is aware of all medicines you take.
You should not take clonazepam if you have untreated open-angle glaucoma, so tell your doctor about any eye symptoms you experience.
You also may not be able to take clonazepam if you have severe liver disease.
Once you have been on clonazepam for a significant length of time, there is some chance you will become dependent on the drug.
If this occurs, it's dangerous to stop taking clonazepam suddenly. Stopping suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms and a seizure.
Withdrawal symptoms may include hallucinations, shaking, cramps, anxiety, sweating, and difficulty sleeping.
Clonazepam is dangerous to take during pregnancy. There is evidence that clonazepam may increase the risk for birth defects if you take them while pregnant.
Before taking clonazepam, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. If you become pregnant while on clonazepam, tell your doctor right away.
Clonazepam is also not a safe drug to take while breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor about other options if you're considering breastfeeding while taking clonazepam.
Clonazepam has many side effects. The most common ones in people treated for seizures are drowsiness, ataxia (a type of clumsiness), and behavior changes. Let your doctor know about any side effects.
Many drugs may affect the way clonazepam works, and clonazepam may affect other drugs you are taking.
It's very important to let your doctor know about all drugs you take, including illegal drugs, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, and any herbs or supplements.
Clonazepam may make you feel drowsy and may affect your judgment.
Until you know how clonazepam affects you, don't drive or operate machinery.
Don't drink alcohol while taking clonazepam.
Alcohol may increase your risk of experiencing some of the side effects of clonazepam.
Clonazepam comes in regular and dissolving tablets.
Carefully remove dissolving tablets from the foil packaging.
Make sure your hands are dry, and don't push tablets through the foil. Put these tablets on your tongue right away.
Your dose of clonazepam will depend on the condition you have and your response to the drug.
Your doctor will start you at a low dose and increase your dose until you have a good response. This may take a few weeks.
Clonazepam comes in tablets of 0.5, 1, and 2 milligrams (mg).
A typical adult dose to treat seizures may start at 1.5 mg a day, divided into three doses. Your doctor may gradually increase your dose to a maximum daily dose of 20 mg.
A child's dose to treat seizures depends on weight.
A typical adult dose to treat panic disorder may start at 0.25 mg twice a day. After three days, your doctor may increase the dose to 1 mg a day.
You'll most likely take clonazepam one to three times a day at about the same time. You can take it with or without food.
Overdose of clonazepam can cause sleepiness, confusion, diminished reflexes, and coma.
If you or someone else has symptoms of an overdose, call 911.
You should take clonazepam only exactly as directed by your doctor.
Taking more clonazepam than prescribed by your doctor may increase the risk for dependence.
Don't suddenly stop taking clonazepam on your own because this can cause withdrawal symptoms.
If you miss a dose of clonazepam, take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
Q: Does clonazepam make you gain weight?
Q: How long does clonazepam last in your system?
Q: I take clonazepam, and I'm wondering what the difference is between the white tablets and the orange ones.
A: There are at least four different generic pharmaceutical manufacturers of clonazepam (Klonopin). Each of them makes tablets of a different color. The FDA must certify that any generic drug it approves is bioequivalent to the original patented drug, which means the drug must act within the body in the same manner. Therefore, it's most likely that your two different tablets are bioequivalent and have simply been made by different manufacturers. If you have any doubt that these aren't both the same drug, show the actual tablets to a pharmacist, who can verify by checking them visually.
Q: I have been taking clonazepam for over 12 years for my restless legs. The dosage has been increased over the years and I am now at 2 mg. I have read this is an additive drug so wondered if it would be wise to use one of the newer medications out now or stay with what is working?
Q: Can sulindac and Klonopin be taken together?
Q: I was wondering what the difference was between the clonazepam 0.5 mg round white tablet and the 0.5 mg orange round tablet.
A: There are at least four different generic pharmaceutical manufacturers of clonazepam (Klonopin). Each of them has a different-colored tablet. The United States FDA must certify that any generic drug approved by them is bioequivalent to the original patented drug. This means that the drug must act within the body in the same manner. Therefore, it is most likely that your two different colored tablets are bioequivalent and just made by different manufacturers. You did not list the numbers on the tablets. The orange clonazepam 0.5 mg that I viewed had a C05 listed underneath the APO on the tablet. If you have any doubt that the tablets are not the same drug, please show the actual tablets to a pharmacist to visually verify.
Q: How much clonazepam is an overdose for me at 195 pounds? How frequently can I take it without getting sleepy?
A: Klonopin (clonazepam) (//www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/clonazepam) is a benzodiazepine that affects chemicals in the brain. Klonopin is indicated for anxiety. Common side effects associated with clonazepam include drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, and weight changes. Clonazepam can be habit-forming and should only be taken as the doctor prescribes. Do not take more clonazepam than what is prescribed by the doctor. If clonazepam is not controlling the anxiety, please consult with your doctor. (//www.everydayhealth.com/anxiety/guide/). It is also important when your doctor prescribes a new medication, be sure to discuss all your prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs, including dietary supplements, vitamins, botanicals, minerals and herbals, as well as foods you eat. Always keep a current list of the drugs and supplements you take and review it with your health care providers and your pharmacist. If possible, use one pharmacy for all your prescriptions and over-the-counter products. This allows your pharmacist to keep a complete record of all your prescription drugs and advise you about drug interactions and side effects. For more specific information, consult with your doctor or pharmacist for guidance based on your health status and current medications, particularly before taking any action. Kimberly Hotz, Pharm? ?
Q: I do work out in the heat and I drink water and Gatorade. Twice I have had sessions of nausea with diarrhea. My main concern is that I have a seizure disorder and was recently started on clonazepam for sleep. Would this contribute to this problem? I am also an L.P.N. for more than 20 years, just not trying to do it 50+ hours a week.
Q: How dangerous is using clonazepam for well over one year? I take two 0.5 mg daily and have been having many problems with my skin (excessive dryness), terrible spider veins, and soreness in joints. But my doctor says that it is not the medicine, and that it is stress. What do you think? I work 2 jobs, and I do have many issues I am dealing with all at once, but I do not want the medications to make it worse. If I go without one, I feel horrible!


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Sadiq hits back at Trump
Sadiq Khan has hit back at Trump after the American President made a series of offensive comments about the mayor, insinuating that Khan was responsible for terrorist attacks in London.
The Mayor also slammed Trump for suggesting that immigration had 'ruined' the UK, saying that:
"The idea to blame immigration from Africa is preposterous, and we should call him out when does.
"I'm also quite clear that although there has been an increase in violent crime across England and Wales, including London, over the last four years, I don't think the rise in crime is because of immigration.
"It's for Trump to explain why he thinks there is a link between immigration into Europe and the rise in crime."
Trump also blamed Khan for the series of terrorist attacks, stating incoherently that:
"Take a look at the terrorism that is taking place. Look at what is going on in London. I think he has done a very bad job on terrorism."
Khan pointed out that terrorist attacks had taken place in a number of places in the UK, and wondered why Mr Trump had not turned his fire on other mayors:
"It's for President Trump to explain why he has singled me out for being responsible for these acts of terrorism, and no other mayor or no other leader."
We will leave it up to readers to arrive at their own conclusions as to Mr Trump's motives. But the President also mentioned his displeasure at the baby blimp being flown over London by protestors. Khan had given the balloon the go-ahead, and when questioned the Mayor said that he refused to 'censor' free speech.
The Red Robin posted about Sadiq hits back at Trump on The Red Robin 's Facebook page 2018-07-13 14:48:37 +0100
The Mayor of London said it was 'interesting' that Trump had singled him out for criticism, and told the President that he refused to censor free speech.
The Mayor of London said it was 'interesting' that Trump had singled him out for criticism, and told the President that he refused to censor free speech. https://www.theredrobin.scot/sadiq_hits_back_at_trump?recruiter_id=2


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Video released of Oklahoma cops repeatedly tasering man who later died as he lies on ground naked
By Joseph Wilkinson
Jared Lakey, pictured, died two days after two Oklahoma police officers used their stun guns on him 53 times during an arrest on July 4, 2019, for allegedly being disorderly. The officers Joshua Taylor and Brandon Dingman were charged with Lakey's murder. (Lakey family)
Two Oklahoma police officers were seen on newly released video stunning a man who later died more than 50 times with Tasers.
Jared Lakey, a 28-year-old white man, died on July 6, 2019, two days after officers Brandon Dingman, 34, and Joshua Taylor, 25, fired dozens of stun gun shocks into him as he lie on the ground in Wilson, Okla., about 20 miles north of the Texas border.
Dingman and Taylor were each charged with second-degree murder nearly a year later on July 2.
Lawyers for Lakey's family released body camera and dashboard camera video Monday that shows the officers stunning him with Tasers as he was on the ground naked and offering no resistance. (WARNING: Graphic video)
In the video, officers initially respond to a report of disorderly conduct.
The cops repeatedly ask Lakey to put his hands behind his back. Lakey does not comply and continues to lay on the ground.
With Lakey on the ground, the officers fire their stun guns into his back over and over again. According to the video, they stunned him more than 50 times for a total of four minutes.
Taser warns against exposure that lasts longer than 15 seconds.
Joshua Taylor, left, and Brandon Dingman, of the Wilson Police Department in Oklahoma, are charged in the second-degree murder of Jared Lakey. (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation)
An unidentified third officer, who was not charged with a crime, then arrives and puts Lakey in a chokehold.
Lakey stops breathing shortly afterward, but the officers do nothing for more than three minutes, according to the video.
The county coroner determined that Lakey died from complications of a heart attack combined with police use of an "electrical weapon," the Daily Ardmoreite reported. A toxicology screening found no illegal drugs in Lakey's system, with the only abnormality being high blood sugar.


Took the dog hiking today along the hatchery to buford dam trail - he loved it. Along the way, I saw two fellas in waders - the release schedule was alternating between 67 and 127. They said they hit some of the small run off creeks, but then I saw them in the mainstem of the hooch. Granted they were close to the bank, but dang in my opinion that's pretty darn dangerous. I mean, I've been in some mud during a 40something, but I couldn't imagine what that might be like if it kicked up to a 127.
I hope they are ok and I hope they slayed the fish before PhilHutch gets back!
Well, it's finally happened. The constamt releases are literally making the fisherman suicidal!
I've talked openly about fishing releases in the past and it has produced a 26" fish for me BUT I've also spent a lot of time studying the releases and I would never think about doing it in these continuous releases. That's just dumb. Oh btw... I'm baaaaack!!!


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ChesilhurstPolice Involved Shooting
Non-Fatal Police-Involved Shooting – August 3, 2017
Andrew Kramer — August 3, 2017
Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo reported a police-involved non-fatal shooting in Chesilhurst Borough on August 2, 2017 at the B'nai B'rith Chesilhurst House, a senior citizen residential facility, located in the 100 block of White Horse Pike. Chesilhurst Police officers responded to a 911 call for a disturbance at approximately 4:15 p.m. On the call, two women told the dispatcher that a man with a butcher knife threatened them in the management office. It is believed that one woman was able to escape the office while the other was held at knife point. The suspect, later identified by police as Daniel McOsker, an adult male from Chesilhurst in his 60s, was a resident of the facility.
When the Chesilhurst officers arrived, they located Mr. McOsker, who had returned to his apartment on another floor. He was still armed with what was later found to be a meat cleaver. Two other visitors to his apartment were able to be moved to safety. The police ordered Mr. McOsker to drop the weapon numerous times and he failed to do so. Mr. McOsker was shot once in the leg by a Chesilhurst officer.
Mr. McOsker was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where he is being treated. Mr. McOsker has been charged with Criminal Restraint, Terroristic Threats and weapon charges related to the events leading up to the shooting. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation. The officer's identity will not be released at this time.
When a municipal police officer is involved in a shooting, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office conducts an investigation into the incident, as required by the State Attorney General's Office guidelines. The local police department is not involved in the investigation.
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