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package org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.service.internal;

import static org.junit.Assert.assertEquals;
import static org.mockito.ArgumentMatchers.any;
import static org.mockito.ArgumentMatchers.anyString;
import static org.mockito.Mockito.spy;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Set;

import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.model.*;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.model.my_variant_info_model.MyVariantInfo;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.persistence.IndexRepository;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.service.EnsemblService;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.service.MutationAssessorService;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.service.MyVariantInfoService;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.component.annotation.HugoGeneSymbolResolver;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.component.annotation.NotationConverter;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.component.annotation.ProteinChangeResolver;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.service.cached.CachedVariantAnnotationFetcher;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.service.cached.CachedVariantIdAnnotationFetcher;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.service.cached.CachedVariantRegionAnnotationFetcher;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.service.exception.CancerHotspotsWebServiceException;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.service.exception.MutationAssessorNotFoundException;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.service.exception.MutationAssessorWebServiceException;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.service.exception.MyVariantInfoNotFoundException;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.service.exception.MyVariantInfoWebServiceException;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.service.exception.ResourceMappingException;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.service.exception.VariantAnnotationNotFoundException;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.service.exception.VariantAnnotationWebServiceException;
import org.cbioportal.genome_nexus.service.mock.*;
import org.junit.Test;
import org.junit.runner.RunWith;
import org.mockito.InjectMocks;
import org.mockito.Mock;
import org.mockito.Mockito;
import org.mockito.Spy;
import org.mockito.junit.MockitoJUnitRunner;

@RunWith(MockitoJUnitRunner.Silent.class)
public class VariantAnnotationServiceTest
{
    @InjectMocks
    private HgvsVariantAnnotationService variantAnnotationService;

    @Mock
    private BaseVariantAnnotationServiceImpl baseVariantAnnotationServiceImpl;

    @Mock
    private ProteinChangeResolver proteinChangeResolver;
    @Mock
    private HugoGeneSymbolResolver hugoGeneSymbolResolver;
    @Mock
    private IndexRepository indexRepository;

    @Mock
    private CachedVariantAnnotationFetcher fetcher;

    @Mock
    private CachedVariantIdAnnotationFetcher idFetcher;

    @Mock
    private CachedVariantRegionAnnotationFetcher regionFetcher;

    @Mock
    private MutationAssessorService mutationAssessorService;

    @Mock
    private EnsemblService ensemblService;

    @Mock
    private CancerHotspotServiceImpl cancerHotspotService;

    @Mock
    private PostTranslationalModificationServiceImpl postTranslationalModificationService;

    @Mock
    private MyVariantInfoService myVariantInfoService;

    @Spy
    private NotationConverter notationConverter;

    private VariantAnnotationMockData variantAnnotationMockData = new VariantAnnotationMockData();
    private MutationAssessorMockData mutationAssessorMockData = new MutationAssessorMockData();
    private CancerHotspotMockData cancerHotspotMockData = new CancerHotspotMockData();
    private MyVariantInfoMockData myVariantInfoMockData = new MyVariantInfoMockData();
    private PtmMockData ptmMockData = new PtmMockData();

    @Test
    public void getAnnotationByVariantString()
        throws ResourceMappingException, VariantAnnotationWebServiceException, VariantAnnotationNotFoundException,
        IOException
    {
        Map<String, VariantAnnotation> variantMockData = this.variantAnnotationMockData.generateData();
        this.mockVariantFetcherMethods(variantMockData);

        VariantAnnotation annotation1 = variantAnnotationService.getAnnotation("7:g.140453136A>T");
        assertEquals(variantMockData.get("7:g.140453136A>T").getStart(), annotation1.getStart());
        assertEquals(variantMockData.get("7:g.140453136A>T").getVariant(), annotation1.getVariant());

        VariantAnnotation annotation2 = variantAnnotationService.getAnnotation("12:g.25398285C>A");
        assertEquals(variantMockData.get("12:g.25398285C>A").getStart(), annotation2.getStart());
        assertEquals(variantMockData.get("12:g.25398285C>A").getVariant(), annotation2.getVariant());

        VariantAnnotation annotation3 = variantAnnotationService.getAnnotation("X:g.41242962_41242963insGA");
        assertEquals(variantMockData.get("X:g.41242962_41242963insGA").getStart(), annotation3.getStart());
        assertEquals(variantMockData.get("X:g.41242962_41242963insGA").getVariant(), annotation3.getVariant());

        // should convert chr prefix to
        VariantAnnotation annotation4 = variantAnnotationService.getAnnotation("chr23:g.41242962_41242963insGA");
        assertEquals(variantMockData.get("X:g.41242962_41242963insGA").getStart(), annotation4.getStart());
        assertEquals(variantMockData.get("X:g.41242962_41242963insGA").getVariant(), annotation4.getVariant());

        VariantAnnotation annotation5 = variantAnnotationService.getAnnotation("chr24:g.41242962_41242963insGA");
        assertEquals(variantMockData.get("Y:g.41242962_41242963insGA").getStart(), annotation5.getStart());
        assertEquals(variantMockData.get("Y:g.41242962_41242963insGA").getVariant(), annotation5.getVariant());
    }

    @Test
    public void getAnnotationsByVariantString()
        throws ResourceMappingException, VariantAnnotationWebServiceException, VariantAnnotationNotFoundException,
        IOException
    {
        Map<String, VariantAnnotation> variantMockData = this.variantAnnotationMockData.generateData();
        this.mockVariantFetcherMethods(variantMockData);

        List<String> variants = new ArrayList<>(4);
        variants.add("7:g.140453136A>T");
        variants.add("12:g.25398285C>A");
        variants.add("chr23:g.41242962_41242963insGA");
        variants.add("chr24:g.41242962_41242963insGA");

        List<VariantAnnotation> annotations = variantAnnotationService.getAnnotations(variants);
        assertEquals(variantMockData.get("7:g.140453136A>T").getStart(), annotations.get(0).getStart());
        assertEquals(variantMockData.get("7:g.140453136A>T").getVariant(), annotations.get(0).getVariant());
        assertEquals(variantMockData.get("12:g.25398285C>A").getStart(), annotations.get(1).getStart());
        assertEquals(variantMockData.get("12:g.25398285C>A").getVariant(), annotations.get(1).getVariant());
        assertEquals(variantMockData.get("X:g.41242962_41242963insGA").getStart(), annotations.get(2).getStart());
        assertEquals(variantMockData.get("X:g.41242962_41242963insGA").getVariant(), annotations.get(2).getVariant());
        assertEquals(variantMockData.get("Y:g.41242962_41242963insGA").getStart(), annotations.get(3).getStart());
        assertEquals(variantMockData.get("Y:g.41242962_41242963insGA").getVariant(), annotations.get(3).getVariant());
    }

    @Test
    public void getMutationAssessorEnrichedAnnotationByVariantString()
        throws ResourceMappingException, VariantAnnotationWebServiceException, VariantAnnotationNotFoundException,
        MutationAssessorWebServiceException, MutationAssessorNotFoundException,
        IOException, MyVariantInfoWebServiceException, MyVariantInfoNotFoundException
    {
        Map<String, VariantAnnotation> variantMockData = this.variantAnnotationMockData.generateData();
        Map<String, MutationAssessor> maMockData = this.mutationAssessorMockData.generateData();

        this.mockVariantFetcherMethods(variantMockData);
        this.mockMutationAssessorServiceMethods(variantMockData, maMockData);
        this.mockEnsemblServiceMethods();

        List<String> fields = new ArrayList<>(1);
        fields.add("mutation_assessor");

        VariantAnnotation annotation1 = variantAnnotationService.getAnnotation(
            "7:g.140453136A>T", null, null, fields);

        assertEquals(maMockData.get("7,140453136,A,T"),
            annotation1.getMutationAssessorAnnotation().getAnnotation());

        VariantAnnotation annotation2 = variantAnnotationService.getAnnotation(
            "12:g.25398285C>A", null, null, fields);

        assertEquals(maMockData.get("12,25398285,C,A"),
            annotation2.getMutationAssessorAnnotation().getAnnotation());
    }

    @Test
    public void getMyVariantInfoEnrichedAnnotationByVariantString()
        throws ResourceMappingException, VariantAnnotationWebServiceException, VariantAnnotationNotFoundException,
        IOException, MyVariantInfoWebServiceException, MyVariantInfoNotFoundException
    {
        Map<String, VariantAnnotation> variantMockData = this.variantAnnotationMockData.generateData();
        Map<String, MyVariantInfo> mviMockData = this.myVariantInfoMockData.generateData();

        this.mockVariantFetcherMethods(variantMockData);
        this.mockMyVariantInfoServiceMethods(variantMockData, mviMockData);
        this.mockEnsemblServiceMethods();

        List<String> fields = new ArrayList<>(1);
        fields.add("my_variant_info");

        VariantAnnotation annotation1 = variantAnnotationService.getAnnotation(
            "7:g.140453136A>T", null, null, fields);

        assertEquals(mviMockData.get("7:g.140453136A>T"),
            annotation1.getMyVariantInfoAnnotation().getAnnotation());

        VariantAnnotation annotation2 = variantAnnotationService.getAnnotation(
            "12:g.25398285C>A", null, null, fields);

        assertEquals(mviMockData.get("12:g.25398285C>A"),
            annotation2.getMyVariantInfoAnnotation().getAnnotation());
    }

    @Test
    public void getPtmEnrichedAnnotationByVariantString() throws IOException, VariantAnnotationWebServiceException,
        VariantAnnotationNotFoundException, ResourceMappingException
    {
        Map<String, VariantAnnotation> variantMockData = this.variantAnnotationMockData.generateData();
        Map<String, List<PostTranslationalModification>> ptmMockData = this.ptmMockData.generateData();

        this.mockVariantFetcherMethods(variantMockData);
        this.mockPtmServiceMethods(ptmMockData);
        this.mockEnsemblServiceMethods();

        List<String> fields = new ArrayList<>(1);
        fields.add("ptms");

        VariantAnnotation annotation1 = variantAnnotationService.getAnnotation(
            "7:g.140453136A>T", null, null, fields);

        assertEquals(ptmMockData.get("ENST00000288602"),
            annotation1.getPtmAnnotation().getAnnotation().get(0));

        VariantAnnotation annotation2 = variantAnnotationService.getAnnotation(
            "12:g.25398285C>A", null, null, fields);

        assertEquals(ptmMockData.get("ENST00000256078"),
            annotation2.getPtmAnnotation().getAnnotation().get(0));
    }

    @Test
    public void getHotspotEnrichedAnnotationByVariantString()
        throws ResourceMappingException, VariantAnnotationWebServiceException, VariantAnnotationNotFoundException,
        CancerHotspotsWebServiceException, IOException
    {
        Map<String, VariantAnnotation> variantMockData = this.variantAnnotationMockData.generateData();
        Map<String, List<Hotspot>> hotspotMockData = this.cancerHotspotMockData.generateData();

        this.mockVariantFetcherMethods(variantMockData);
        this.mockHotspotServiceMethods(hotspotMockData);
        this.mockEnsemblServiceMethods();

        List<String> fields = new ArrayList<>(1);
        fields.add("hotspots");

        VariantAnnotation annotation1 = variantAnnotationService.getAnnotation(
            "7:g.140453136A>T", null, null, fields);

        assertEquals(hotspotMockData.get("ENST00000288602"),
            annotation1.getHotspotAnnotation().getAnnotation().get(0));

        VariantAnnotation annotation2 = variantAnnotationService.getAnnotation(
            "12:g.25398285C>A", null, null, fields);

        assertEquals(hotspotMockData.get("ENST00000256078"),
            annotation2.getHotspotAnnotation().getAnnotation().get(0));
    }

    @Test
    public void getIsorformOverrideEnrichedAnnotationByVariantString()
        throws VariantAnnotationWebServiceException, VariantAnnotationNotFoundException, ResourceMappingException,
        IOException
    {
        Map<String, VariantAnnotation> variantMockData = this.variantAnnotationMockData.generateData();

        this.mockVariantFetcherMethods(variantMockData);
        this.mockEnsemblServiceMethods();

        VariantAnnotation annotation1 = variantAnnotationService.getAnnotation(
            "7:g.140453136A>T", "mskcc", null, null);

        // first transcript of this annotation should be marked as canonical, the second one should NOT be marked
        assertEquals("1", annotation1.getTranscriptConsequences().get(0).getCanonical());
        assertEquals(null, annotation1.getTranscriptConsequences().get(1).getCanonical());

        VariantAnnotation annotation2 = variantAnnotationService.getAnnotation(
            "7:g.140453136A>T", "uniprot", null, null);

        // second transcript of this annotation should be marked as canonical, the first one should NOT be marked
        assertEquals(null, annotation2.getTranscriptConsequences().get(0).getCanonical());
        assertEquals("1", annotation2.getTranscriptConsequences().get(1).getCanonical());
    }

    private void mockVariantFetcherMethods(Map<String, VariantAnnotation> variantMockData)
        throws ResourceMappingException, VariantAnnotationWebServiceException, VariantAnnotationNotFoundException
    {
        // mock methods in order to prevent hitting the live VEP web API
        Mockito.when(this.fetcher.fetchAndCache("7:g.140453136A>T")).thenReturn(variantMockData.get("7:g.140453136A>T"));
        Mockito.when(this.fetcher.fetchAndCache("12:g.25398285C>A")).thenReturn(variantMockData.get("12:g.25398285C>A"));
        Mockito.when(this.fetcher.fetchAndCache("X:g.41242962_41242963insGA")).thenReturn(variantMockData.get("X:g.41242962_41242963insGA"));
        Mockito.when(this.fetcher.fetchAndCache("Y:g.41242962_41242963insGA")).thenReturn(variantMockData.get("Y:g.41242962_41242963insGA"));
        Mockito.doNothing().when(this.baseVariantAnnotationServiceImpl).saveToIndexDb(any(), any());

        List<String> variants = new ArrayList<>(4);
        variants.add("7:g.140453136A>T");
        variants.add("12:g.25398285C>A");
        variants.add("X:g.41242962_41242963insGA");
        variants.add("Y:g.41242962_41242963insGA");

        List<VariantAnnotation> returnValue = new ArrayList<>(3);
        returnValue.add(variantMockData.get("7:g.140453136A>T"));
        returnValue.add(variantMockData.get("12:g.25398285C>A"));
        returnValue.add(variantMockData.get("X:g.41242962_41242963insGA"));
        returnValue.add(variantMockData.get("Y:g.41242962_41242963insGA"));

        Mockito.when(this.fetcher.fetchAndCache(variants)).thenReturn(returnValue);
    }

    private void mockMutationAssessorServiceMethods(Map<String, VariantAnnotation> variantMockData,
                                                    Map<String, MutationAssessor> maMockData)
        throws MutationAssessorWebServiceException, MutationAssessorNotFoundException
    {
        Mockito.when(this.mutationAssessorService.getMutationAssessor(
            variantMockData.get("7:g.140453136A>T"))).thenReturn(maMockData.get("7,140453136,A,T"));
        Mockito.when(this.mutationAssessorService.getMutationAssessor(
            variantMockData.get("12:g.25398285C>A"))).thenReturn(maMockData.get("12,25398285,C,A"));
    }

    private void mockMyVariantInfoServiceMethods(Map<String, VariantAnnotation> variantMockData,
            Map<String, MyVariantInfo> mviMockData)
            throws MyVariantInfoWebServiceException, MyVariantInfoNotFoundException {
        Mockito.when(this.myVariantInfoService.getMyVariantInfoByAnnotation(
            variantMockData.get("7:g.140453136A>T"))).thenReturn(mviMockData.get("7:g.140453136A>T"));
        Mockito.when(this.myVariantInfoService.getMyVariantInfoByAnnotation(
            variantMockData.get("12:g.25398285C>A"))).thenReturn(mviMockData.get("12:g.25398285C>A"));
    }

    private void mockHotspotServiceMethods(Map<String, List<Hotspot>> hotspotMockData)
        throws CancerHotspotsWebServiceException
    {
        // call the real getHotspots(TranscriptConsequence transcript) method when called with a transcript
        // it is the one calling the getHotspots(String hugoSymbol)
        Mockito.when(this.cancerHotspotService.getHotspots(
            Mockito.any(TranscriptConsequence.class), Mockito.any(VariantAnnotation.class))).thenCallRealMethod();

        Mockito.when(this.cancerHotspotService.filterHotspot(Mockito.any(Hotspot.class),
            Mockito.any(TranscriptConsequence.class),
            Mockito.any(VariantAnnotation.class))).thenReturn(true);

        Mockito.when(this.cancerHotspotService.getHotspots(
            "ENST00000288602")).thenReturn(hotspotMockData.get("ENST00000288602"));
        Mockito.when(this.cancerHotspotService.getHotspots(
            "ENST00000256078")).thenReturn(hotspotMockData.get("ENST00000256078"));
    }

    private void mockPtmServiceMethods(Map<String, List<PostTranslationalModification>> ptmMockData)
    {
        // call the real getPostTranslationalModifications(TranscriptConsequence transcript) method when called with
        // a transcript, it is the one calling the getPostTranslationalModifications(String transcriptId)
        Mockito.when(this.postTranslationalModificationService.getPostTranslationalModifications(
            Mockito.any(TranscriptConsequence.class), Mockito.any(VariantAnnotation.class))).thenCallRealMethod();

        Mockito.when(this.postTranslationalModificationService.getPostTranslationalModifications(
            "ENST00000288602")).thenReturn(ptmMockData.get("ENST00000288602"));
        Mockito.when(this.postTranslationalModificationService.getPostTranslationalModifications(
            "ENST00000256078")).thenReturn(ptmMockData.get("ENST00000256078"));
    }

    private void mockEnsemblServiceMethods()
    {
        // when called for "mskcc" override, set first transcript "ENST00000288602" as canonical
        Set<String> mskccOverrides = new HashSet<>();
        mskccOverrides.add("ENST00000288602");
        Mockito.when(this.ensemblService.getCanonicalTranscriptIdsBySource("mskcc")).thenReturn(mskccOverrides);

        // when called for "uniprot" override, set second transcript "ENST00000479537" as canonical
        Set<String> uniprotOverrides = new HashSet<>();
        uniprotOverrides.add("ENST00000479537");
        Mockito.when(this.ensemblService.getCanonicalTranscriptIdsBySource("uniprot")).thenReturn(uniprotOverrides);
    }
}

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The Bagot family have been at Levens Hall since the late 19th century and Richard & Naomi Bagot were the driving force behind the Levens Kitchen project.
What's the vibe?
Well if you're expecting history with more than an air of Downton Abbey, prepare to be ever so slightly surprised. Richard & Naomi have fused some historic house design features – sandstone mullion windows, slate roof, lead gutters – with a modern dining venue to create more of a welcoming bistro vibe than a traditional café. High ceilings, oak trusses, and lots of windows create a bright, open ambience, which lends itself to being naturally lit throughout the day and the outside captures the sun in the afternoons. Pardon the obvious coffee pun but it's really quite a beautiful blend! Outside in the pretty courtyard, there's more tables and plenty of bench seating for al fresco dining.
Who goes there?
As a big part of the community for many years, Levens Kitchen attracts a solid local crowd. Local customers visit at least once or twice a week and pre-lockdown; one lady was even coming in every single day. Under normal circumstances, Levens Hall is popular with American, Dutch, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese groups.
What's the food like?
The dedicated and hugely talented chef, Robert Stacey heads up a small but perfectly formed kitchen team who produce fresh homemade dishes using produce that comes from the estate direct to the plate. Many customers like to finish off a walk around the gardens with a Cream Tea of homebaked fruit scone, jam and clotted cream and freshly brewed cup of Carvetii tea. At lunchtimes, inventive salads are popular with Levens Kitchen's very own cold smoked salmon with soft boiled egg, buttermilk dressing and parmesan being a new summer favourite. Pre-Covid popular supper clubs were taking place once a month and were always fully subscribed.
What cake should we order?
Now there's the million dollar question! For a total sugar rush, the salted caramel and apple doughnuts sell out faster than they can post them on Instagram and the Victoria sponge style round cake selection is growing all the time. There's also plenty of gluten free options such as chocolate & hazelnut brownies and the nutty protein bars go down well with cyclists stopping off to refuel.
And washed down with..?
The website says, 'perfect coffee in an historic setting' and who are we to argue? Choose between a Carvetii single origin batch brew filter or a latte, cappuccino, flat white, espresso or macchiato all made with a double shot Carvetii espresso. A range of Carvetii herbal teas are also available and Levens Kitchen is licensed for wine, beer and cider enhancing that bistro feel.
Why Carvetii Coffee?
Richard's a massive coffee drinker and coffee was one of his passions going into the opening of Levens Kitchen. They researched a lot of coffee roasters and were very taken with Gareth who encouraged them to visit the Carvetii roastery at Threlkeld to see the whole operation and meet the team. It's surely no coincidence that Richard's two other places to visit for the best coffee in Cumbria (after Levens Kitchen of course!) are Homeground in Windermere and Yard 46 in Kendal – both supplied by Carvetii.
What do people say about Levens Kitchen?
Levens Kitchen has very quickly become a firm favourite with the local market as well as visitors to Levens Hall. Plaudits are regularly given to Richard & Naomi for blending a beautiful new space into such an iconic historic house and garden. Levens Kitchen has raised the bar when it comes to delicious, well presented food crafted from produce often grown on site and friendly, efficient front of house service.
Any interesting facts about Levens Kitchen?
Levens Kitchen was the first new building at Levens Hall in over 300 years. It was also voted 'Cumbria's Best Newcomer' at the 2020 Cumbria Life Food & Drink Awards. Judges loved the food, service and the overall ambience in an amazing space.
What should people do in and around Levens?
Just a few minutes up the road from Levens Hall, you'll find Low Sizergh Barn Shop, which stocks a large range of local produce from some of the area's talented artisan producers (including Carvetii Coffee!). There's also a farm trail and café where large gallery windows give a birds' eye view of the cows being milked every afternoon at 3.30pm. For the kids, the Lakeland Maze is close by with tractor rides, a maize maze, and lots of animals to meet. There are also some great family walks nearby; from Levens Deer Park opposite Levens Hall to leisurely strolls along Grange-over-Sands' impressive promenade looking out over Morecambe Bay. For panoramic Lakeland views, Scout Scar just west of Kendal, gives maximum rewards for fairly minimum effort.
Levens Kitchen is adorned with framed photos of old postcards of Levens – some of which are over 100 years old. Richard & Naomi actually found and collected them – plus dozens of things to do with Levens Hall – on eBay!
What Levens Kitchen say about us…
"We always enjoy working with the Carvetii team. They helped hugely with the business and we were given amazing advice, which we always followed. They not only knew about coffee, they knew all about the business side too, which was very reassuring for us. Everything from margins and pricing to setting up the bar area. They told us how important it was to invest in a good quality machine to elevate the quality of our coffee offering and where exactly to place the machine – a Victoria Arduino White Eagle – to ensure maximum efficiency and customer interaction. We're also far more dedicated to finding a decent cup of coffee since we met Gareth – we don't just settle for anything now & can't remember the last time we bought one at a service station! We actually hate Friday's because the restaurant is closed so we feel both coffeeless and unloved!"
What customers say about Levens Kitchen…
Perfect !!
What a wonderful restaurant or to give it it's true name, Levens Kitchen. The build, architecture, walls, materials are sympathetic to its surroundings and when you walk in it has a bright airy feel. We were welcomed by a friendly waitress who gave us a choice of tables showed us to our chosen one and left us to settle and peruse the menu. It was when we saw the menu that John suggested we have lunch and I'm so glad he did because the food was absolutely delicious, freshly cooked.
Quite excellent !
My wife and I had lunch here last week and it was outstanding. The food, clearly prepared to order and using the freshest ingredients, was absolutely delicious. The waiting staff could not have been more helpful and the cakes, according to my wife, were to die for! It is so nice to find somewhere where the quality of the ingredients used and how it is cooked and served are obviously important to them.
Stay and try everything!!!!
Kid in a sweetshop syndrome kicks in here!!!!! If you're wanting something different cooked to perfection and expertly presented, then you'll want to reserve a table forever.
Great upgrade 👍
All of the food we ate was extremely tasty and I for one have to applaud them for trying something different and new from your usual stately home cafe and for me it's very welcomed. If all places equal to Levens invested in their cafes as much as what you have done, then it would be a great ending to any visit.
A lovely find, will definitely be back soon!
Imaginative menu, not badly priced. Super scones, cakes and coffee.
Smart, helpful staff. Lovely setting (obviously).
The Kitchen must be hitting other local eateries hard – it's excellent.
Levens Kitchen is open Sunday-Thursday: 10am-4pm
Levens Kitchen, Levens Hall, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0PD. T: 015395 60321
Find out more at
https://www.levenshall.co.uk/levens-kitchen
https://www.facebook.com/LevensHall
https://www.instagram.com/levenshall
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package brooklyn.entity.container.policy;

import static org.testng.Assert.assertEquals;
import static org.testng.Assert.assertTrue;

import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;

import org.testng.annotations.BeforeMethod;
import org.testng.annotations.Test;

import com.google.common.collect.ImmutableList;
import com.google.common.collect.ImmutableMap;
import com.google.common.collect.Lists;

import org.apache.brooklyn.api.entity.Entity;
import org.apache.brooklyn.api.entity.EntitySpec;
import org.apache.brooklyn.api.sensor.EnricherSpec;
import org.apache.brooklyn.api.sensor.SensorEvent;
import org.apache.brooklyn.api.sensor.SensorEventListener;
import org.apache.brooklyn.core.entity.EntityInternal;
import org.apache.brooklyn.core.sensor.BasicNotificationSensor;
import org.apache.brooklyn.core.test.BrooklynAppUnitTestSupport;
import org.apache.brooklyn.entity.group.DynamicCluster;
import org.apache.brooklyn.entity.group.DynamicGroup;
import org.apache.brooklyn.entity.stock.BasicStartableImpl;
import org.apache.brooklyn.test.Asserts;
import org.apache.brooklyn.test.EntityTestUtils;
import org.apache.brooklyn.util.time.Duration;
import org.apache.brooklyn.util.time.Time;

import brooklyn.entity.container.docker.DockerInfrastructure;
import brooklyn.location.docker.DockerLocation;
import brooklyn.location.docker.strategy.MaxContainersPlacementStrategy;

public class ContainerHeadroomEnricherTest extends BrooklynAppUnitTestSupport {

    private final Map<String, Duration> assertMap = ImmutableMap.of("timeout", Duration.ONE_SECOND);

    private EntityInternal entity;
    private RecordingSensorEventListener listener;

    @BeforeMethod(alwaysRun=true)
    @Override
    public void setUp() throws Exception {
        super.setUp();

        entity = (EntityInternal) app.createAndManageChild(EntitySpec.create(DockerInfrastructure.class)
                .impl(DockerInfrastructureSimulated.class)
                .configure(MaxContainersPlacementStrategy.DOCKER_CONTAINER_CLUSTER_MAX_SIZE, 8));

        listener = new RecordingSensorEventListener();
        app.subscribe(entity, ContainerHeadroomEnricher.DOCKER_CONTAINER_CLUSTER_HOT, listener);
        app.subscribe(entity, ContainerHeadroomEnricher.DOCKER_CONTAINER_CLUSTER_COLD, listener);
        app.subscribe(entity, ContainerHeadroomEnricher.DOCKER_CONTAINER_CLUSTER_OK, listener);
    }

    @Test
    public void testNoEventsWhenAllOk() throws Exception {
        entity.addEnricher(EnricherSpec.create(ContainerHeadroomEnricher.class)
                .configure(ContainerHeadroomEnricher.CONTAINER_HEADROOM, 4));

        entity.sensors().set(DockerInfrastructure.DOCKER_HOST_COUNT, 2);
        entity.sensors().set(DockerInfrastructure.DOCKER_CONTAINER_COUNT, 8);

        assertNoEventsContinually();
    }

    // Integration because takes over a second, and because time-sensitive:
    // If we initially get two events with the second arriving more than one
    // second later then our subsequent assertion will fail.
    @Test(groups="integration")
    public void testTooHotWhenHeadroomExceeded() throws Exception {
        entity.addEnricher(EnricherSpec.create(ContainerHeadroomEnricher.class)
                .configure(ContainerHeadroomEnricher.CONTAINER_HEADROOM, 4));

        // Too hot: headroom insufficient by one container
        // Note we can get either 1 or 2 events for this (if the hostcount event is
        // processed after containerCount attribute has been set, then we'll get a too-hot
        // for that as well; otherwise it will ignore the event). Hence we use
        // clearEventsContinually below.
        entity.sensors().set(DockerInfrastructure.DOCKER_HOST_COUNT, 2);
        entity.sensors().set(DockerInfrastructure.DOCKER_CONTAINER_COUNT, 13);

        assertTooHot(new CurrentStatus()
                .hostCount(2)
                .needed(13 - (16 - 4))
                .utilization(13d/16) //0.8125
                .lowThreshold((16d - (4 + 8)) / 16) // 0.25
                .highThreshold(12d/16)); // 0.75

        // Too hot - 28 containers would require 4 hosts (leaving headroom of 4)
        listener.clearEventsContinually();
        entity.sensors().set(DockerInfrastructure.DOCKER_CONTAINER_COUNT, 28);

        assertTooHot(new CurrentStatus()
                .hostCount(2)
                .needed(28 - (16 - 4)) // 16
                .utilization(28d/16) // 1.75
                .lowThreshold((16d - (4 + 8)) / 16) // 0.25
                .highThreshold(12d/16)); // 0.75

        // Make everything ok again
        listener.clearEvents();
        entity.sensors().set(DockerInfrastructure.DOCKER_CONTAINER_COUNT, 8);

        assertOk(new CurrentStatus()
                .hostCount(2)
                .needed(8 - (16 - 4)) // 16
                .utilization(8d/16) // 1.75
                .lowThreshold((16d - (4 + 8)) / 16) // 0.25
                .highThreshold(12d/16)); // 0.75

        // Expect not to get repeated "ok"
        listener.clearEvents();
        entity.sensors().set(DockerInfrastructure.DOCKER_CONTAINER_COUNT, 9);

        assertNoEventsContinually();
    }

    // Integration because takes over a second, and because time-sensitive:
    // See comment on testTooHotThenOk.
    @Test(groups="integration")
    public void testTooColdThenOk() throws Exception {
        entity.addEnricher(EnricherSpec.create(ContainerHeadroomEnricher.class)
                .configure(ContainerHeadroomEnricher.CONTAINER_HEADROOM, 4));

        // Too cold - only need one host rather than 10
        entity.sensors().set(DockerInfrastructure.DOCKER_HOST_COUNT, 10);
        entity.sensors().set(DockerInfrastructure.DOCKER_CONTAINER_COUNT, 1);

        assertTooCold(new CurrentStatus()
                .hostCount(10)
                .needed(1 - (80 - 4))
                .utilization(1d/80)
                .lowThreshold((80d - (4 + 8)) / 80)
                .highThreshold(76d/80));

        // Too hot - only need one host rather than 2
        listener.clearEventsContinually();
        entity.sensors().set(DockerInfrastructure.DOCKER_HOST_COUNT, 2);

        assertTooCold(new CurrentStatus()
                .hostCount(2)
                .needed(1 - (16 - 4))
                .utilization(1d/16) // 1.75
                .lowThreshold((16d - (4 + 8)) / 16) // 0.25
                .highThreshold(12d/16)); // 0.75

        // Make everything ok again
        listener.clearEvents();
        entity.sensors().set(DockerInfrastructure.DOCKER_CONTAINER_COUNT, 8);

        assertOk(new CurrentStatus()
                .hostCount(2)
                .needed(8 - 16 + 4) // 16
                .utilization(8d/16) // 1.75
                .lowThreshold((16d - (4 + 8)) / 16) // 0.25
                .highThreshold(12d/16)); // 0.75

        // Expect not to get repeated "ok"
        listener.clearEvents();
        entity.sensors().set(DockerInfrastructure.DOCKER_CONTAINER_COUNT, 9);

        assertNoEventsContinually();
    }

    private void assertNoEventsContinually() {
        Asserts.succeedsContinually(new Runnable() {
            public void run() {
                assertEquals(listener.getEvents(), ImmutableList.of());
            }});
    }

    private void assertTooHot(final CurrentStatus status) {
        assertTemperatureEvent(status, ContainerHeadroomEnricher.DOCKER_CONTAINER_CLUSTER_HOT);
    }

    private void assertTooCold(final CurrentStatus status) {
        assertTemperatureEvent(status, ContainerHeadroomEnricher.DOCKER_CONTAINER_CLUSTER_COLD);
    }

    private void assertOk(final CurrentStatus status) {
        assertTemperatureEvent(status, ContainerHeadroomEnricher.DOCKER_CONTAINER_CLUSTER_OK);
    }

    private void assertTemperatureEvent(final CurrentStatus status, final BasicNotificationSensor<Map> eventType) {
        EntityTestUtils.assertAttributeEqualsEventually(assertMap, entity, ContainerHeadroomEnricher.CONTAINERS_NEEDED, status.needed);
        EntityTestUtils.assertAttributeEqualsEventually(assertMap, entity, ContainerHeadroomEnricher.DOCKER_CONTAINER_UTILISATION, status.utilization);

        Asserts.succeedsEventually(assertMap, new Runnable() {
            public void run() {
                List<SensorEvent<Object>> events = listener.getEvents();

                // Accept up to 2 duplicates - could be responding to rapid succession of setting hostCount + containerCount
                assertTrue(events.size() == 1 || events.size() == 2, "events="+events);
                if (events.size() == 2) {
                    assertEquals(events.get(0).getSensor(), events.get(1).getSensor());
                    assertEquals(events.get(0).getValue(), events.get(1).getValue());
                }
                assertEquals(events.get(0).getSensor(), eventType);
                assertEquals(events.get(0).getValue(), ImmutableMap.of(
                        "pool.current.size", status.hostCount,
                        "pool.current.workrate", status.utilization,
                        "pool.low.threshold", status.lowThreshold,
                        "pool.high.threshold", status.highThreshold));
            }});
    }

    private static class CurrentStatus {
        int hostCount;
        int needed;
        double utilization;
        double lowThreshold;
        double highThreshold;

        CurrentStatus hostCount(int val) {
            hostCount = val; return this;
        }
        CurrentStatus needed(int val) {
            needed = val; return this;
        }
        CurrentStatus utilization(double val) {
            utilization = val; return this;
        }
        CurrentStatus lowThreshold(double val) {
            lowThreshold = val; return this;
        }
        CurrentStatus highThreshold(double val) {
            highThreshold = val; return this;
        }
    }

    public static class DockerInfrastructureSimulated extends BasicStartableImpl implements DockerInfrastructure {
        private int currentSize = 0;

        @Override
        public Integer resize(Integer desiredSize) {
            currentSize = desiredSize;
            return currentSize;
        }

        @Override
        public Integer getCurrentSize() {
            return currentSize;
        }

        @Override
        public boolean isLocationAvailable() {
            return false;
        }

        @Override
        public void deleteLocation() {
            // no-op
        }

        @Override
        public List<Entity> getDockerHostList() {
            return ImmutableList.<Entity>of();
        }

        @Override
        public List<Entity> getDockerContainerList() {
            return ImmutableList.<Entity>of();
        }

        @Override
        public DockerLocation getDynamicLocation() {
            throw new UnsupportedOperationException();
        }

        @Override
        public DockerLocation createLocation(Map<String, ?> flags) {
            throw new UnsupportedOperationException();
        }

        @Override
        public DynamicCluster getDockerHostCluster() {
            throw new UnsupportedOperationException();
        }

        @Override
        public DynamicGroup getContainerFabric() {
            throw new UnsupportedOperationException();
        }

        @Override
        public Object getInfrastructureMutex() {
            return new Object[0];
        }
    }

    public static class RecordingSensorEventListener implements SensorEventListener<Object> {
        List<SensorEvent<Object>> events = Lists.newCopyOnWriteArrayList();

        @Override
        public void onEvent(SensorEvent<Object> event) {
            events.add(event);
        }

        public List<SensorEvent<Object>> getEvents() {
            return events;
        }

        public void clearEvents() {
            events.clear();
        }

        public void clearEventsContinually() {
            Time.sleep(Duration.ONE_SECOND);
            clearEvents();
        }
    }
}


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package org.neo4j.kernel.impl.util;

import java.util.Iterator;
import java.util.Set;

import org.neo4j.collection.primitive.PrimitiveIntCollections.PrimitiveIntBaseIterator;
import org.neo4j.collection.primitive.PrimitiveIntIterator;
import org.neo4j.graphdb.Resource;

/**
 * Please dedup with {@link DiffApplyingPrimitiveLongIterator}
 * Applies a diffset to the given source PrimitiveIntIterator.
 * If the given source is a Resource, then so is this DiffApplyingPrimitiveIntIterator.
 */
public final class DiffApplyingPrimitiveIntIterator extends PrimitiveIntBaseIterator implements Resource
{
    private enum Phase
    {
        FILTERED_SOURCE
        {
            @Override
            boolean fetchNext( DiffApplyingPrimitiveIntIterator self )
            {
                return self.computeNextFromSourceAndFilter();
            }
        },

        ADDED_ELEMENTS
        {
            @Override
            boolean fetchNext( DiffApplyingPrimitiveIntIterator self )
            {
                return self.computeNextFromAddedElements();
            }
        },

        NO_ADDED_ELEMENTS
        {
            @Override
            boolean fetchNext( DiffApplyingPrimitiveIntIterator self )
            {
                return false;
            }
        };

        abstract boolean fetchNext( DiffApplyingPrimitiveIntIterator self );
    }

    private final PrimitiveIntIterator source;
    private final Iterator<?> addedElementsIterator;
    private final Set<?> addedElements;
    private final Set<?> removedElements;
    private Phase phase;

    public DiffApplyingPrimitiveIntIterator( PrimitiveIntIterator source,
                                              Set<?> addedElements, Set<?> removedElements )
    {
        this.source = source;
        this.addedElements = addedElements;
        this.addedElementsIterator = addedElements.iterator();
        this.removedElements = removedElements;
        phase = Phase.FILTERED_SOURCE;
    }

    @Override
    protected boolean fetchNext()
    {
        return phase.fetchNext( this );
    }

    private boolean computeNextFromSourceAndFilter()
    {
        while ( source.hasNext() )
        {
            int value = source.next();
            if ( !removedElements.contains( value ) && !addedElements.contains( value ) )
            {
                return next( value );
            }
        }
        transitionToAddedElements();
        return phase.fetchNext( this );
    }

    private void transitionToAddedElements()
    {
        phase = !addedElementsIterator.hasNext() ? Phase.NO_ADDED_ELEMENTS : Phase.ADDED_ELEMENTS;
    }

    private boolean computeNextFromAddedElements()
    {
        return addedElementsIterator.hasNext() ? next( (Integer) addedElementsIterator.next() ) : false;
    }

    @Override
    public void close()
    {
        if ( source instanceof Resource )
        {
            ((Resource) source).close();
        }
    }
}


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Former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser dies at 84
TRIBUTES are flowing for former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser, who died today aged 84 after a short illness.
Network Writers, with wires
News Corp Australia NetworkMarch 20, 20154:00pm
Dead at 84 ... Former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser.Source:News Corp Australia
FORMER Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser has died, aged 84, after a brief illness.
Australia's 22nd Prime Minister, Fraser governed from 1975 to 1983.
He is survived by wife Tamie and four children.
A statement released by his office confirmed Mr Fraser died peacefully earlier today.
"It is with deep sadness that we inform you that after a brief illness John Malcolm Fraser died peacefully in the early hours of the morning of 20 March 2015," the statement said.
"We appreciate that this will be a shock to all who knew and loved him, but ask that the family be left in peace at this difficult time."
He became an MP in 1955 at the age of 25, representing the seat of Wannon.
Born in 1930, Fraser grew up in a pastoralist family but his academic inclinations were evident early on. He went on to become a graduate of Oxford University.
Fraser will be remembered for the controversial way in which he came to power, acting as caretaker Prime Minister after the Governor-General sacked his predecessor, Gough Whitlam, on November 11, 1975.
In power ... Then ACTU President Bob Hawke (L) and Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser at a joint press conference after signing of an industrial relations agreement at Parliament House in Canberra, June 1976. Picture: ThompsonSource:News Corp Australia
YEARS IN POWER
Prior to becoming Liberal Party leader, Fraser served as Army Minister from 1966 until 1968 and Education and Science Minister until 1969. He was also Defence Minister from 1969 until 1971 at the height of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War.
In 1971, Fraser helped to destroy John Gorton, whom he'd backed to replace Harold Holt, by resigning as defence minister and, in an emotional speech, accusing his prime minister of disloyalty. Gorton never forgave him.
There was nothing emotional about his next destruction.
As the Labor government faltered amid scandal and disunity in 1975, Fraser and his supporters turned on then opposition leader Bill Snedden, who was still unable to match Whitlam. After a classic stalking exercise, Fraser toppled Snedden by 10 votes. He then turned to Whitlam.
Fraser was convinced, especially after a massive Liberal swing in a by-election, that Whitlam could be defeated. But first he had to force an election.
His method was to refuse supply in the Senate, which the government didn't control. His justification was the government's "reprehensible" behaviour over the loans affair.
Heady days ... Fraser arrives at Parliament House in July 1975, as the pressure on the Whitlam government began to skyrocket. Four months later Fraser would be Prime Minister.Source:News Corp Australia
The varying interpretations of the events leading up to governor-general Sir John Kerr sacking Whitlam and appointing Fraser as caretaker PM ahead of a general election have been told in detail.
While some are irreconcilable, there's no doubt Fraser was ruthless. He dealt with Kerr, whom he thought weak, cleverly. He knew the G-G was very concerned by how history would judge him. And he kept the coalition's nervous senators in line.
After the dismissal, Whitlam made his riveting Remembrance Day speech - calling Fraser "Kerr's cur" and urging his supporters to maintain the rage - but in the election he was slaughtered.
Fraser had pulled off the biggest political gamble in Australian politics, though some thought the manner of it poisoned his administration.
While in power, he oversaw the formation of the the Australian Federal Police force in 1979, and the creation of Australia's first Freedom of Information Act in 1982.
In 1983, Mr Fraser announced a double-dissolution of parliament, and the Coalition suffered the worst defeat of a non-Labor Government since Federation. He was replaced by the very popular Bob Hawke.
He retired from politics in March 1983.
Pictured in January this year ... Fraser at the Australian Open Tennis. Picture: Julie KiriacoudisSource:News Corp Australia
AFTER LOSING OFFICE
After losing office, Fraser continued his work in the social justice arenas and became a noted critic of both Liberal and Labor governments.
He was an ardent critic of apartheid policies and was renowned for his humanitarian causes.
In recent years he took to Twitter to espouse his views on a range of social causes.
One of the few scandals Fraser even found himself in happened in 1986 when the former Prime Minister was found in the foyer of a Memphis hotel wearing nothing but a towel.
Fraser, who was confused about where his trousers were, was found in the Admiral Benbow Inn.
In retirement Malcom Fraser was a prominent social commentator and a harsh critic of government policies.
Independent mind ... Fraser disagreed with British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (pictured here in 1980) on the issue of apartheid and later decried the modern Liberal Party's shift toward conservatism. Picture: Steve Burton/Keystone/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images
He became estranged from the Liberal party he once served, resigning shortly after the election of Tony Abbott saying "the party was no longer a liberal party but a conservative party".
He was also especially critical and outspoken about the Howard government.
He strongly opposed Australia's involvement with US military campaigns and said, "If Australia continues to follow United States policies, it runs the risk of being embroiled in the conflict in Iraq for decades, and a fear of Islam in the Australian community will take years to eradicate".
He served on the board of a number of different charities and organisations and campaigned for improved human's rights, equal pay for women among others.
Trenchant critic of current parties ... Fraser pcitured at his Merricks property.Source:News Limited
In November 2006 he set up Australians All to promote a more inclusive society through discussion and reform of inequalities and discrimination in law and policy.
In 2012 he openly criticised the state of human rights in Australia and the western world in general.
In a foreword for the journal Jurisprudence he said, "It is a sobering thought that in recent times, freedoms hard won through centuries of struggle, in the United Kingdom and elsewhere have been whittled away".
Highest office ... Fraser with Queen Elizabeth II at a reception held at Parliament House during the 1977 Royal Tour. Picture: Australian Information ServiceSource:Supplied
A DEVOTED FAMILY MAN
Malcolm and Tamie Fraser had been married since 1956. Tamie was widely liked and regarded as an electoral asset for the Liberal Party. She also took a stand on a number of political issues in her own right.
The couple had four children, Mark, Angela, Hugh and Phoebe.
Enduring partnership ... Tamie and Malcolm Fraser with then Northern Territory Chief Minister Paul Everingham in June 1982.Source:News Limited
POLITICIANS MOURN FRASER
Fraser's death follows that of his long-time opponent, Gough Whitlam, who died in October, 2014.
Former prime minister John Howard described Mr Fraser as a passionate nationalist.
He conceded the pair had some disagreements over economic policy when Mr Howard was Mr Fraser's treasurer.
"I think he had a view about economic policy that was rooted in the relative success, the considerable success of the 1950s and 60s," he said.
"Therefore he wasn't so enamoured of some of the deregulatory policies of the 1980s." On Mr Fraser's famous "life wasn't meant to be easy" comment, Mr Howard said the former prime minister was trying to make the point that to be a successful country sometimes difficult decisions have to be made.
Sometimes people interpreted Mr Fraser's shyness as indifference, but it wasn't, Mr Howard said.
Colleagues ... John Howard and Malcolm Fraser in April, 1982.Source:News Corp Australia
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has lauded Fraser as a fierce Australian patriot, and cited the dismissal as "one of the defining events of Australian history".
"Mr Fraser held true to the belief that his actions were in the best interests of Australia," Mr Abbott said in a statement.
"The friendship he built in later life with Mr Whitlam spoke volumes about the character of both men.
"In their own different ways, they were both fierce Australian patriots."
Mr Abbott paid tribute to many of Mr Fraser's achievements in government, including opposing apartheid, resettling Vietnamese refugees, advancing the lot of indigenous people, giving the Northern Territory self-government, and establishing the Australian Federal Police and freedom of information laws.
"He was rightly proud of his government," he said.
On the campaign trail ... Fraser during the 1975 election campaign.Source:News Corp Australia
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten paid tribute to Mr Fraser's six decades of service to Australia.
He mentioned Mr Fraser's condemnation of apartheid, offers of refuge to those fleeing the Vietnam war, and commitment to reconciliation and land rights for indigenous people.
"Famously, he and Gough made their peace in these later days too," Mr Shorten said in a statement.
"The friendship that grew between these two titans was more than just an act of personal forgiveness, it was a symbol of national healing."
Treasurer Joe Hockey paid tribute to Malcolm Fraser as a towering figure in Australia's history.
Speaking at a taxation conference on the Gold Coast on Friday, Mr Hockey said Mr Fraser would be remembered as a man of strong convictions who helped shape modern Australia.
"He was a man with robust principles who was never afraid to stand up for what he believed to be right," he said.
"His leadership, particularly in areas like South Africa and fighting apartheid left a positive global impression about the values of modern Australia.
"I think the Liberal party will be mourning his passing and I think many Australians will be mourning his passing."
He said it was the end of an era with Mr Fraser's passing closely following that of Gough Whitlam.
"They were two towering figures and it was an honour for me to meet both Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser on a number of occasions."
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said coupled with the death of Gough Whitlam last year, Mr Fraser's departure marked the end of a political era.
"He was a giant of Australian politics," she told reporters in Adelaide.
She lauded his contributions to foreign policy both in government and in retirement.
A prime of Prime Ministers ... Malcolm Fraser, Julia Gillard, Bob Hawke and Tony Abbott, photographed at Gough Whitlam's state service last year. Picture: Dan Himbrecht - Pool/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images
REMBERED FOR HIS COMPASSION AND SENSE OF JUSTICE
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard praised Fraser's work and said that with Gough Whitlam's passing last year, "The chapter in our nation's history that included the controversy of the dismissal has closed."
"Malcolm Fraser in and beyond politics was a leader in the fight for racial equality. His brave stance against the evil of the South Africa's apartheid helped changed the world for the better," Ms Gillard said.
"Malcolm will always be remembered kindly for his commitment to multiculturalism and his specific actions to resettle Vietnamese boat people in Australia. Many will also recall with admiration his compassionate work internationally through his leadership post-politics of CARE Australia and then CARE International and its citizens."
Life after the dismissal ... Malcolm Fraser and Gough Whitlam (pictured in 1976) found common ground on many issues in the years after 1975.Source:Herald Sun
Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said the passage of the Northern Territory Land Act in 1976 was an important step forward in the long-term process of building bipartisan political consensus on justice for Aboriginal Australians.
The Human Rights Act was another important legacy of the Fraser government.
"The fact that the Human Rights Commission through to this day continues to articulate an independent voice within Australian on the protection of the fundamental human rights of all Australians is a tribute to his leadership," Mr Rudd said.
However, Mr Rudd added the dismissal of 1975 "cannot be erased from history".
Former prime minister Paul Keating said it was a great loss.
"I always thought Malcolm would be around a lot longer. I must say, I wished he had been," he said.
Mr Keating said the constitutional crisis of 1975 had rewritten the rulebook of Australian public life.
"He made peace with Gough Whitlam. I would like to think had he had his time over, he would have let the 1974 parliament run its course," Mr Keating said.
Indigenous advocate ... Fraser with school children from Elcho Island.Source:News Limited
TRIBUTES POSTED ON TWITTER
As was the case with Whitlam, politicians from across the spectrum were quick to respond to express their sorrow on social media.
Fraser should be honoured as PM in tradition of Alfred Deakin. He championed end of apartheid in South Africa. http://t.co/X8RN064wnv
— Kevin Rudd (@MrKRudd) March 20, 2015
RIP Malcolm Fraser. A man who guided the country out of one of its most difficult periods. #auspol #MalcolmFraser
— Philip Ruddock (@philipruddockmp) March 19, 2015
Those who recall the manner of his election discouragingly should remember Malcolm as a liberal on issues of race and human rights. #auspol
Vale Malcolm Fraser. A life dedicated to the service of our country. We will be poorer without him. Thoughts are with his family. #auspol
— Christopher Pyne (@cpyne) March 19, 2015
Sad to hear of the passing of Malcolm Fraser. A man who contributed much to his country and to the betterment of his fellow man.
— Josh Frydenberg (@JoshFrydenberg) March 20, 2015
Vale Hon Malcolm Fraser,former Prime Minister and leader in human rights and courageous advocate for refugees and a multicultural Australia.
— Christine Milne (@senatormilne) March 19, 2015
Mr Fraser a politician of principle and leader of compassion. A true gentleman with a heart full of empathy. I am devastated.
— sarah hanson-young (@sarahinthesen8) March 19, 2015
though many disagreed with him at different times #MalcolmFraser was a man of conviction & compassion who gave much to public life - vale.
— Simon Birmingham (@Birmo) March 19, 2015
Tragic news this morning to hear of the death of former Prime Minister @MalcolmFraser12. May he rest in peace.
— Fiona Scott (@FionaScottMP) March 19, 2015
Very sad to hear of the passing of former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser. A life lived well. May he rest in peace #auspol
— Natasha Griggs (@NatashaGriggsMP) March 19, 2015
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Australia's CommBank splashes cash to investors as profits jump
Anthony Lucas
Australia's Commonwealth Bank has announced a $6 billion share buyback and dividend hike following a jump in profits
The banking giant's profits rose by a fifth from last year's pandemic-affected levels.
CommBank on Wednesday delivered full-year cash profits of $8.65 billion – that's a a 20 per cent annual increase.
Australia's biggest bank has become latest financial firm to return some of its excess capital to shareholders.
Commonwealth Bank branch
CBA will launch a $6 billion share buyback, saying it was well-placed to support customers while returning excess capital.
In a sign of the board's relative optimism on the economy, it lifted the final dividend to $2, up from 98c last year, at a time when dividends were capped by the regulator due to coronavirus pandemic.
"The continuing strength of our businesses, combined with a focus on customer needs, digital engagement and consistent operational excellence has contributed to a strong financial result this year,"
chief executive OF COMMBANK Matt Comyn.
Australia's banking giants reveal similar news
Competing banking firms, National Australia Bank (NAB) and ANZ Bank have also unveiled share buybacks in recent weeks.
Lenders are right now holding billions of dollars more in capital than required by regulators, following asset sales and last year's moves to retain earnings.
The Commonwealth Bank's profits were driven sharply higher by a $554 million fall in its charges for impaired loans – a benefit that goes straight to the bottom line.
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The 8 point difference in the box score doesn't necessarily represent the full gamut here. The Blazers controlled this thing from the second quarter on and were never really threatened by the Hornets even with Chris Paul in the game. When you talk about holding a superstar in check, you hope to just hold him under his averages, not completely shut him the hell down. Not sure that one individual deserves the credit for this feat, but a huge hat tip to some team defense for once.
And yes, it was an overall ugly performance, but what I take from that, is this team can finally win and put teams away even on an off night. We couldn't say that in years past. On a night where the team shot 36% from the field, they still almost had a 5th straight 10+ point win. Not bad right? Things arrrrrrrrrrrrre a clickin'!
On a side note, Jess "The Body" Ventura new coach Jeff Bower received his first beatdown. Welcome to coaching governor boss.
Glad to see you're warming up to this team!
And I can't speak for our cheerleaders, but the Beavers Dance Team gets a thumbs up.
Wait a minute...it's not like I was ever against this team, just showing concern as any reasonable fan should have. Gotta love the longest current win streak in the NBA though!
as a hornets fan who was at the game i must tip my cap to the blazers. nice rebounding, greg.


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Davis Joins Independent Manufacturers Representative Solutions
Don Davis, an independent turf manufacturers representative operating in the southeastern United States, has announced that his company has joined the Bold Independent Manufacturers Representative Solutions trade association. The association is a group of turf equipment manufacturer representatives that have joined together to provide nationwide marketing and sales representation for turf equipment companies. Davis has been working in the Southeast representing companies since 1989.
U.S. Lawns Holds Annual Conference
The 2010 U.S. Lawns annual conference was held in Orlando, Fla., and featured entertainment by comedian/magician Erick Olson, a speech by U.S. Lawns president Ken Hutcheson, a keynote address from Brian Holloway and sessions with Bryan Flanagan and Bob Alexander.
Two people were inducted into the U.S. Lawns Hall of Fame, Shawn Bone of Dayton, Ohio, and the late Alan Swinburne of Haines City, Fla. The company renamed the Rising Star award as the Alan Swinburne Rising Star Award to honor Swinburne, who lost his battle with cancer in 2010.
Husqvarna Gives Back to the Community
The Charlotte Bobcats of North Carolina teamed with corporate partner Husqvarna to give a day of service to Habitat for Humanity. Players Boris Diaw, Matt Carroll, Shaun Livingston and Javaris Crittenton, along with Bobcats president and CEO Fred Whitfield and staff volunteers from both organizations, donated more than 200 hours of service to help frame the homes and install Sheetrock at two Habitat for Humanity project sites in West Charlotte.
Research Leads to Industry Qualification Program
The Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance has set a standard and qualified more than two dozen varieties of drought-tolerant grasses that are being sold across the nation. The nonprofit group is made up of independent researchers and seed producers who are dedicated to recognizing plants that provide a clear benefit in water conservation. There are now scientific testing and third-party verification standards in place, and turfgrass varieties that are TWCA-qualified should be considered green by industry standards. Visit www.tgwca.org for more information.
Rain Bird Announces Awards Program
Rain Bird announced the launch of the Intelligent Use of Water Awards program, an interactive grant program that will award more than $50,000 to water conservation and environmental sustainability projects that promote green spaces. Open to nonprofits, landscapers, homeowners, schools, community organizations or anyone with an appropriate project, the program invites the public to submit projects in need of funding at www.iuowawards.com. Winners will be announced on World Water Day, March 22.
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