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Raiders and the Tone of Fallout
On Jan 10, 2021 12:52 pm, by Reddit
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I was in the shower earlier–no, really–and was thinking about the history of Fallout. Not the history of the game franchise, though that comes later, but the fictional march of ages that occurs within the games themselves. I realized that, for me, raiders are a symptom of what is tonally wrong with Fallout 4. It may not be wrong for you, dear reader, and that's fine but let me explain my thinking.
In the early isometric games, the world was truly a wasteland. In the first game, you emerged from a vault, knowing nothing about the world or the dangers in it. Your character was as naïve about the world as you were as the player. In the second game, your character was part of the wasteland but as a group of isolated primitives barely eking out an existence.
In both cases, there was a sense of wonder as you set out into the world. There were mutant animals (and mutant humans, as you'd discover), burn out wrecks of towns, and humans living a hardscrabble existence however they could. Life was desperate, dirty, messy, and often short. The tone of the games conveyed this.
Fallout 3 and New Vegas moved things forward into the ruins of civilization. This was novel and has a lot to recommend it. I might prefer the barren desert vistas outside Vegas but I didn't dislike the Capital Wasteland. It was novel and fresh and moved the series forward.
There have been a lot of words written about how the look of Fallout 4 doesn't really match the facts of the fictional history. Bodies remain in diners that are supposedly open for business, everything is run down, and no one owns a broom. A lot of it doesn't make sense. And that's because Bethesda is trying to map a specific tone from the older games onto a fictional situation that doesn't fit. It's been many decades. Surely things should be better?
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While thinking about all this, I realized that raiders are part of the problem for me. In New Vegas, you had organized gangs that threatened you and it was pretty neat. It had already moved the narrative in a particular direction though and one that changes the tone of the games pretty substantially. In the older games, you set out into an empty wasteland, lousy with mutated creatures to meet and die horrifically to. You had the sense that you might be the only human for miles. Sometimes, when you ran into a single human or small group of them in a building somewhere, it was with surprise. Sure, sometimes those humans were hostile raiders but part of what made that horrible was the implication that these people cared more about improving their lives at the expense of others than the fact that humanity was on the brink of extinction.
It isn't an accident that the plot in Fallout 4 revolves around a potentially apocalyptic event: the replacement of humans with synths. It presents an apocalyptic plot because the world of Fallout 4 is no longer post-apocalyptic. Sure, the world is shit. It's hostile. There are horrible mutated creatures. But left to their own devices, humans don't really feel like they are on the brink of extinction. I can't step out my front door without tripping over another human, usually one that wants to kill me for my underwear. And I have a 10mm for that guy.
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In the end, I still enjoy Fallout. I'll play the next one! And I think the series is moving in an interesting direction. But I've realized that the series is missing that sense of wonder, that sense of being the only sentient being for miles, that mysterious wasteland. It's missing a sense of hopelessness, which is an odd thing to yearn for now that I type it out. I enjoy Fallout but the march of fictional history means that it will never be what I miss about the series, nor should it. And that's fine.
But now I want a new series. One that can be those things.
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Q: Image on HTML5 canvas only appearing for one frame Long time lurker but never made an account. Just wanted to preface that I'm by no means a dev and just tinkering and experimenting for fun, so I apologise in advance if I seem really dumb.
I'm working on a dynamic overlay for Twitch streaming and was previously using AS3 but I've switched over to HTML5 now. I'm trying to load an image onto the canvas (which will eventually be a profile picture fetched using Twitch API... but one step at a time). I'm using Adobe Animate and I have the following so far applied in Actions on the first frame of the layer:
var canvas = document.getElementById('canvas'),
    context = canvas.getContext('2d');

show_image();

function show_image() {
    source_image = new Image();
    source_image.src = 'https://cdn.sstatic.net/stackexchange/img/logos/so/so-icon.png';
    source_image.onload = function () {
        context.drawImage(source_image, 100, 100);
    }
}

When I hit Ctrl+Enter and see it in Chrome, the image appears for the first frame then disappears. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to get it to stay indefinitely. I need to be able to animate it later, and it'll change depending on the latest follow/donation/sub, etc.
I tried extending the frame itself in the timeline, however, this just changed long how it took to loop and didn't make the image itself stay longer. I'm probably missing something really simple!
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

A: Your code is okay if your approach is using a canvas with HTML and JS, without any libraries involved. However, this is not the case, as you are using Animate, and the way to draw graphics with it is different than using default canvas methods like drawImage().
Animate includes the CreateJS suite, which includes the EaselJS library ,and this allows you to use another tools to draw to your canvas. Two or them are the Stage object, the visual container of your animate project, and the Bitmap object, who represents an image, canvas or video. For effects of this question, only both objects are required.
Note that the code below is only for the first frame:
/* It is not necessary to declare the canvas or stage element,
   as both are already declared. At this point the stage is ready to be drawn */

show_image();

function show_image() {
    var source_image = new Image();
    source_image.src = 'https://cdn.sstatic.net/stackexchange/img/logos/so/so-icon.png';

    source_image.onload = function(event) {
        /* A new Bitmap object is created using your image element */
        var bmp = new createjs.Bitmap(event.currentTarget);

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Kidney stones are made of salts and minerals in the urine that stick together, creating small "pebbles" formed within the kidney or urinary tract. They can be as small as grains of sand or as large as golf balls. Kidney stones are a common cause of blood in the urine and often severe pain in the abdomen, flank, or groin. One in every 20 people develops a kidney stone at some point in their life.
Kidney stones form when a change occurs in the normal balance of water, salts, minerals, and other substances found in urine. Other chemical compounds that can form stones in the urinary tract include uric acid and the amino acid cystine. Dehydration through reduced fluid intake and strenuous exercise without adequate fluid replacement increase the risk of kidney stones. Some people are more likely to get kidney stones because of a medical condition or family history, as the tendency to form kidney stones may also be inherited. If other people in your family have had them, you may have them too.
The number of people in the United States with kidney stones has been increasing over the past 30 years.
For unknown reasons, the number of people in the United States with kidney stones has been increasing over the past 30 years. The prevalence of stone-forming disease rose from 3.8% in the late 1970s to 5.2% in the late 1980s and early 1990s. White Americans are more prone to develop kidney stones than African Americans, and they occur more frequently in men. The prevalence of kidney stones rises dramatically as men enter their 40s, and it continues to rise into their 70s. For women, the prevalence of kidney stones peaks in their 50s. Once a person gets more than one stone, others are more likely to develop.
Symptoms and signs of a kidney stone include excruciating, cramping pain in the lower back and/or side, groin, or abdomen as well as blood in the urine.
Kidney stones often cause no pain while they are in the kidneys, but they can cause sudden, severe pain as they travel from the kidneys to the bladder. Symptoms and signs include excruciating, cramping pain in the lower back and/or side, groin, or abdomen as well as blood in the urine. If infection is present in the urinary tract along with the stones, there may be fever and chills. A doctor should be called immediately.
The diagnosis of kidney stones is suspected by the typical pattern of symptoms when other possible causes of the abdominal or flank pain are excluded. Imaging tests are usually done to confirm the diagnosis. A helical CT scan without contrast material is the most common test to detect stones or obstruction within the urinary tract. In pregnant women or those who should avoid radiation exposure, an ultrasound examination may be done to help establish the diagnosis.
Depending on the size, most stones eventually pass on their own within 48 hours.
Most kidney stones eventually pass through the urinary tract on their own within 48 hours, with ample fluid intake. Pain medications can be prescribed for symptom relief. There are several factors which influence the ability to pass a stone. These include the size of the person, prior stone passage, prostate enlargement, pregnancy, and the size of the stone. A 4 mm stone has an 80% chance of passage, while a 5 mm stone has a 20% chance. Stones larger than 9-10 mm rarely pass on their own and usually require treatment.
For kidney stones that do not pass on their own, a shock wave procedure called lithotripsy is often used to break up a large stone into smaller pieces to pass.
For kidney stones that do not pass on their own, a procedure called lithotripsy is often used. In this procedure, shock waves are used to break up a large stone into smaller pieces that can then pass through the urinary system. Surgical techniques have also been developed to remove kidney stones. This may be done through a small incision in the skin (percutaneous nephrolithotomy) or through an instrument known as a ureteroscope that is passed through the urethra and bladder up into the ureter.
To help prevent kidney stones, drink enough water to keep your urine clear.
The most common cause of kidney stones is not drinking enough water. Try to drink enough water to keep your urine clear (about eight to 10 glasses of water a day). Drinking grapefruit juice may increase your risk for developing kidney stones.
Dietary choices can affect kidney stone development.
If you think that your diet may be a problem, schedule an appointment with a dietitian and review your food choices. Vitamins C and D can increase your risk of kidney stones when you take more than the daily recommendations. Levels of calcium in the diet may also affect your risk of kidney stones. Getting the recommended amounts of calcium combined with a low-sodium, low-protein diet may decrease your risk of kidney stones. Diets high in protein, sodium, and oxalate-rich foods, such as dark green vegetables, also increase your risk for developing kidney stones.
Weight gain can increase the risk of kidney stones.
Learn about additional risk factors you can control.
Weight gain can result in both insulin resistance and increased calcium in the urine, which can result in a greater risk for kidney stones. In one study, weight gain since early adulthood, a high body mass index (BMI), and a large waist size increased a person's risk for kidney stones. People who are not very active may also have problems with kidney stones. Additionally, some medicines, such as acetazolamide (Diamox) or indinavir (Crixivan), can cause kidney stones to form.
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After Hacker Seizes Government Computers, Florida City Agrees to Pay $600K Ransom
By Faith Karimi
A Florida city is paying $600,000 in Bitcoins to a hacker who took over local government computers after an employee clicked on a malicious email link three weeks ago.
Riviera Beach officials voted this week to pay 65 Bitcoins to the hacker who seized the city's computer systems, forcing the local police and fire departments to write down the hundreds of daily 911 calls on paper, CNN affiliate WPEC reported.
The 65 Bitcoins, which equals $600,000, will come from the city's insurance, officials said.
Once the payment is made, they hope to get access to data encrypted by the hacker. Even with the plans to pay the ransom, the city said, an investigation is under way.
Riviera Beach has a population of 35,000 and is about 80 miles from Miami.
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Abstract: Amalgamation has always been the preferred means of improving the operational efficiency of Australian local government through structural reform. However, its implicit assumption that 'bigger is better' has scant empirical support, especially regarding the question of economies of scale. This article considers the results of a survey of general managers in New South Wales that sought to solicit opinion on which services should be provided locally and which services should be provided on a regional basis. The results of the survey suggest that respondents felt that only some services would benefit from regional provision thereby not undermining only weakening the argument for amalgamation as a panacea, but also implicitly rejecting the view that economies of scale are ubiquitous across all services.


We noticed today that we had a lot of SMS's failing to send or are "Delivery Pending". I've spoken with Frontdesk and they are checking into why. It would seem sometimes our system just doesn't get the "Successful" message.
However a bigger issue is that we have 1 client that we noticed is constantly failing to receive our text messages. The SMS is sent, but fails to deliver and 3 days later, the SMS tab shows "Delivery Failed". But we don't get a notification of this. According to FD, they only display the failure notification if it actually fails to send, not if it fails to be delivered. I've just spoken to this patient and it turned out that she has a new number. So we've been charged for messages that haven't actually gone!
I would like to suggest a report or something that shows us "Delivery Pending" and/or "Delivery Failed" messages.
We consider this really important. We rely on these SMS's to remind our patients of their appt. If they fail to turn up, we charge them. So it's not fair if they haven't actually received the message, is it?
In regards to the SMS with a 'Pending' status, this was due to a temporary fault with the mobile providers. Unfortunately for a short period they were sending the status updates out of order, meaning we would receive a 'Successful' (delivered) response, followed by a 'Pending' response, which should never be the case. This was resulting in the final status being recorded as pending despite the SMS actually being sent. We have since updated our system to handle this scenario if it occurs again in the future. It should be noted that SMS were delivered as normal and only the status displayed incorrectly.
As for the patient with the incorrect number, the SMS is still sent by Smartsoft to the mobile provider regardless of the end-result. If the mobile number you are sending to appears valid (length, formatting) we can only assume it has a valid destination and forward it appropriately. You are being charged for the SMS, but it's not that the SMS was never actually sent by Smartsoft. I guess it's like sending a letter with Australia Post - even if it turns out to be an old address they still expect you to pay for postage :).
On the point of failure notifications, we can only confirm a message has failed after the telco has provided us a 'Failed' delivery receipt. This varies across providers, but typically a telco will attempt to deliver the SMS for several days before they 'give up' and return a failure receipt. This is to accommodate scenarios where the handset is unavailable for extended periods (no reception, switched off, damaged etc).
Delivery receipts are a useful tool to gauge SMS success, however we are limited in that we can only provide information when it is made available to us. If the delivery receipt isn't sent or is delayed by the mobile provider, we can't confirm the status of your SMS. It's worth noting we are one of the few PMS companies that actually provide this information.
We do agree an SMS report would be useful to monitor the status of SMS in bulk, and it has always been a planned inclusion. At this stage the delivery receipt system is still relatively new and cutting edge functionality, so we intend to continue improving the system and include reporting and greater feedback for users at a later date.


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{
"use strict";

const Event = require('./Event', 'DEDA.Event');
const Component = require('./Component', 'DEDA.Component');

/**
 * The event bus is at the heart of each DEDA node, it allows component to communicate locally and remotely with each other seamlessly.
 *
 * All components (classes the extend DEDA.Component) have access to the local event bus via *this.deda*.
 * When an event is invoked, all items that are listening to this event will be called.
 *
 * Within an event driven application, components communicate with each other using events and not calling each others' method
 * directly. This means that events can come from anywhere, locally or remotely.
 *
 * @see DEDA.Event
 * @class
 * @extends DEDA.Component
 * @memberof DEDA
 */
class EventBus extends Component
{

    /**
     * Creates a new EventBus Component.
     * @see DEDA.Component
     */
    constructor()
    {
        super(...arguments)

        /**
         * This is a list of all event subscribers.
         *
         * @var {Map} DEDA.EventBus#subscribers
         */
        this.subscribers = new Map();
        this.subscribers.set('__RegularExpression__', new Array());

        /**
         * This is a list of all invoked events that are expecting a response from the component they sent the event request to.
         * This is part of the integrated RMI (remote method invocation) or RCE (remote callback event) that the event bus can generate and handle.
         *
         * The map contains the resolve and reject event names as keys along with their corresponding promise callbacks.
         *
         * All promises have timeouts. When the timeout expires the reject method is called automatically and passed the 'TIMEOUT' event.
         *
         * @var {Map} DEDA.EventBus#promises
         */
        this.promises = new Map();

        // TODO: Add the bus to the listeners and expose all the API.
    }

/////////////////////////////////
// Subscribing and Unsubscribing.
/////////////////////////////////

    /**
     * Adds the given component and it's callback as a listener to the given event name.
     * Whenever this event is invoked the component's callback is called passing the invoked event.
     *
     * **Regular Expression Event Names** can be used to listen to generic classes of events.
     *
     * @param {DEDA.Component} component - The component subscribing to this event.
     * @param {string} eventName - The event name to subscribe to.
     * @param {function} callback - The callback method to be invoked when the event is generated.
     * @param {integer} [priority = 0] - Higher values will ensure the component will get the event first.
     * @return Returns the passed in component.
     */
    subscribe(component, eventName, callback, priority = 0)
    {
        if (!component) component = new Component(this);

        let subscribers = null;

        // Create a new EventSubscriber using the set Subscriber prototype class. This allows developers to create their own subscriber containers and use them.
        let subscriber = {eventName: component.resolveEventName(eventName), component: component, callback: callback, priority: priority};

        // If the name is a regular expression then get the regular expression subscribers' array.
        if (subscriber.eventName instanceof RegExp) subscribers = this.subscribers.get('__RegularExpression__');

        // Else if the event name does not exist then add it before pushing the new subscription onto it.
        else if (!this.subscribers.has(subscriber.eventName)) { subscribers = new Array(); this.subscribers.set(subscriber.eventName, subscribers); }

        // Otherwise get the subscriber list with the same event name as the given subscription.
        else subscribers = this.subscribers.get(subscriber.eventName);

        // Add the new subscriber to the list.
        subscribers.push(subscriber);

        return component;
    }

    /**
     * Detaches the given callback from the given event name so that it will not receive the events anymore.
     *
     * @param {DEDA.Component} component - The component subscribing to this event.
     * @param {string} eventName - The event name to subscribe to.
     * @param {function} callback - The callback method to be invoked when the event is generated.
     */
    unsubscribe(component, eventName, callback)
    {
        // If the given name is a regular expression then only traverse the regular expression array looking for the callback.
        if (name instanceof RegExp)
        {
            var name = name.toString();
            var subscribers = this.subscribers.get('__RegularExpression__');

            // Traverse the regular expression subscription list looking for the specific regex and callback.
            subscribers.forEach( (subscriber, index, subscribers)=>{
                if (subscriber.name.toString() === name && subscriber.callback === callback) subscribers.splice(index, 1);
            });
        }
        // Otherwise if the name exists within the standard subscriber's list then traverse that list looking for the callback.
        else if (this.subscribers.has(name))
        {
            // Get the list of subscribers for the given name. We'll need it later for remove it if it is empty.
            var subscribers = this.subscribers.get(name);

            // We are looking for all references not just the first one.
            subscribers.forEach( (subscriber, index, subscribers)=>{
                if (subscriber.callback === callback) subscribers.splice(index, 1);
            });

            // If the event name subscriber list is empty then remove it from the main list.
            if (subscribers.length === 0) this.subscribers.delete(name);
        }
    }

    /**
     * Finds all listeners linked to the given component and removes them from the bus so that no events are sent to the given component anymore.
     * This is typically used when un-registering or removing a component from the DEDA node.
     *
     * @param {DEDA.Component} component - The component to detach all events from.
     */
    unsubscribeToAll(component)
    {
        // Traverse all event name arrays. This will also aromatically traverse the regular expression list because it is part of the subscriber's list.
        this.subscribers.forEach( (subscribers, eventName)=>{

            // Traverse all subscribers looking for the specific given component. If found then splice it out of the list.
            subscribers.forEach( (subscriber, index, array)=>{
                if (subscriber.component === component) subscribers.splice(index, 1);
            });

            // If there is no more components listening to the current event then remove it from the subscribers list. This helps keep things clean.
            if (eventName !== '__RegularExpression__' && subscribers.length === 0) this.subscribers.delete(eventName);
        });
    }

    /**
     * Returns a list of all events/subscriptions that the given component is subscribed to.
     *
     * @param {DEDA.Component} component - The component to get all event subscriptions to.
     * @returns Returns an array of event subscriptions of the following format: `{eventName, component, callback, priority}`.
     */
    getSubscriptions(component)
    {
        let subscriptions = [];

        // Get all the event subscriptions from the bus for the given component.
        this.subscribers.forEach( (subscribers, eventName)=>{

            // Traverse all subscribers looking for the specific given component. If found then splice it out of the list.
            subscribers.forEach( (subscriber, index, array)=>{
                if (subscriber.component === component) subscriptions.push(subscriber);
            });
        });

        return subscriptions;
    }

    /**
     * Builds an ordered list of all subscribers listening to this event.
     * This includes listeners with regular expressions for event names.
     *
     * @param {string} eventName - The name of the event to get all subscribers that are listening to it.
     */
    getSubscribers(eventName)
    {
        // Create an empty array of listeners to start populating it.
        var subscribers = new Array();

        // Get all the events listening to this exact name and add them to the listeners array as well.
        if (this.subscribers.has(eventName)) subscribers = subscribers.concat(this.subscribers.get(eventName));

        // Traverse the regular expression event listeners looking for a match, if found then add it to the listeners array.
        this.subscribers.get('__RegularExpression__').forEach( (subscriber, index)=>{ if (subscriber.eventName.test(eventName)) subscribers.push(subscriber);  });

        // Afterwards order the array. This can be greatly optimized if the listeners where added in the write order in the first place.
        subscribers.sort( (subscriber1, subscriber2)=>{return (subscriber2.priority - subscriber1.priority);} );

        // Return the array of listeners.
        return subscribers;
    }

/////////////////////////////////
// Invoking an event
/////////////////////////////////

    /**
     * Triggers the given event name and payload. This will create a new event, invoke it and return it.
     *
     * @param {DEDA.Component} component - The component that invoked this component.
     * @param {string} eventName - The event name to invoke. NOTE: name array is not yet implemented.
     * @param {object} data - The event payload.
     * @param {boolean | integer} promiseTimeout - If true then returns a promise to the response of this event trigger. If integer, it defines the promise timeout.
     *
     * @return {DEDA.Event | Promise} If `promiseTimeout` is true or integer then then returns the created promise, otherwise returns the event.
     */
    trigger(component, eventName, data, promiseTimeout = false)
    {
        const isComponent = (typeof(component) !== 'string');
        const componentId = (isComponent ? component.getFullId() : component);
        const eventNameResolved = (isComponent ? component.resolveEventName(eventName) : this.resolveEventName(eventName));

        // Create the event, invoke it then return it.
        let event = new Event(eventNameResolved, componentId, data, promiseTimeout);
        return this.invoke(event, promiseTimeout);
    }

    /**
     * Finds all listeners that are listening to this event name and invokes their call back function passing them the event.
     * This will also invoke all regular expression that match the given event name. Subscribers are called in order based on their priority.
     *
     * @param {DEDA.Event} event - The event to invoke.
     * @param {boolean | integer} promiseTimeout - If true then returns a promise to the response of this event trigger. If integer, it defines the promise timeout.
     *
     * @return {DEDA.Event | Promise} If `promiseTimeout` is true or integer then then returns the created promise, otherwise returns the event.
     */
    invoke(event, promiseTimeout = false)
    {
        var promise = event;

        // If the event has already been invoked by this bus then do nothing. An event can only be handled once by a bus.
        var hasInvoked = event.consumedBy.lastIndexOf(this.getFullId());
        if (hasInvoked > 0) return this.deda.log.warn(`Bus has already invoked this event: ${event.id}`, event);

        // Push the source and this bus Id on the consumed by array within the event so that this bus will not broadcast this event again.
        if (hasInvoked === -1) event.consumedBy.push(this.getFullId());

        // If a promise of a callback is required then generate a promise.
        if (promiseTimeout !== false) promise = this.createPromise(event, promiseTimeout);

        // If the event is a promise response then this means this is a callback event, invoke the callback method.
        if (this.promises.has(event.name)) this.promises.get(event.name)(event);

        // Otherwise create a list of subscribers for this event then invoke it.
        // NOTE: Still try to broadcast the event to event listeners such as event viewers.
        let subscribers = this.getSubscribers(event.name);

        // Traverse all the vent listener for the given event and notify them.
        for (var subscriber of subscribers)
        {
            // If the subscriber is still part of this app then process it. Sometimes the component can be removed after the subscribers list has been created.
            // TODO: consider remove the subscriber from the list.
            if (subscriber.component.deda !== this.deda) continue;

            // If the event has already been sent to this listener or was invoked by this listener then don't send it again or back.
            if (event.consumedBy.indexOf(subscriber.component.getFullId()) !== -1) continue;

            // Add the source to the event and invoke the call back.
            event.consumedBy.push(subscriber.component.getFullId());

            // If the call back function returns false then stop propagating the event.
            try{
                if (subscriber.callback(event) === false) break;
            }
            // If the callback throws an exception, log it and continue.
            catch(exception) {
                this.deda.log.exception(`An exception occurred while invoking listener callback: ${subscriber.component.id} : ${exception}`, exception, event);
            }
        }

        // Returns the invoked event.
        return promise;
    }

/////////////////////////////////
// Event promise stuff
/////////////////////////////////

    /**
     * This method creates a promise for the given event and attaches it to the event.
     * The callback has a timeout; when it expires before the promise is resolved the reject method is automatically called.
     *
     * @param {Deda.Event} event - The event to attache a promise to.
     * @param {integer} [timeout] - The promise timeout in milliseconds. If not specified then uses the default specified within this class's options.
     *
     * @return {Promise} The created callback promise.
     */
    createPromise(event, timeout)
    {
        // If the timeout is not a valid integer then use the default timeout.
        if (!Number.isInteger(timeout)) timeout = (this.options.promiseTimeout ? this.options.promiseTimeout : 6000);

        // This method handles promise reject/resolve callback events. It cleans up after the promise and calls the appropriate response promise callback method.
        const onPromise = (responseEvent, requestEvent, callback)=>{

            // Clear the timeout.
            clearTimeout(requestEvent.promise.timerId);

            // Remove the reject and resolve listeners from the callback.
            this.promises.delete(requestEvent.promise.rejectId);
            this.promises.delete(requestEvent.promise.resolveId);

            // Call the callback method passing in the event.
            callback(responseEvent);
        }

        // Create a new promise
        const promise = new Promise( (resolve, reject)=>{

            // Generate a new promise within the event.
            event.promise = {
                rejectId : `//${event.id}&Reject=${Math.random()}`,
                resolveId : `//${event.id}&Resolve=${Math.random()}`,
                timeout : timeout,
                timerId : setTimeout(()=>onPromise(new Event(event.name, event.consumedBy[0], 'TIMEOUT'), event, reject), timeout)};

            // Add these event IDs for both the reject and resolve promises as listeners.
            this.promises.set(event.promise.rejectId, (responseEvent)=>onPromise(responseEvent, event, reject));
            this.promises.set(event.promise.resolveId, (responseEvent)=>onPromise(responseEvent, event, resolve));
        });

        // Return the created promise.
        return promise;
    }

    /**
     * Resolves the given event promise with the given data.
     *
     * @param {DEDA.Event} event - The event promise the invoked the request.
     * @param {*} data - The data of the resolved event.
     */
    resolve(component, event, data = null)
    {
        const hasPromise = (event && event.promise ? true : false);

        if (hasPromise) this.trigger(component, event.promise.resolveId, data);
        return hasPromise;
    }

    /**
     * Rejects the given event promise with the given data.
     *
     * @param {DEDA.Event} event - The event promise the invoked the request.
     * @param {*} data - The data of the rejected event.
     */
    reject(component, event, data = null)
    {
        const hasPromise = (event && event.promise);

        if (hasPromise) this.trigger(component, event.promise.rejectId, data);
        return hasPromise;
    }

}

// Export the class and it's namespace.name or fully-qualified-name.
EventBus.fullyQualifiedName = 'DEDA.EventBus';
module.exports = EventBus;
};


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import urllib
import urllib2
import httplib
import time
import random
import json

server = 'localhost:5055'
baseUrl = 'http://localhost:8082'
user = { 'email' : 'admin', 'password' : 'admin' }
devices = 500

def login():
    request = urllib2.Request(baseUrl + '/api/session')
    response = urllib2.urlopen(request, urllib.urlencode(user))
    return response.headers.get('Set-Cookie')

def add_device(cookie, unique_id):
    request = urllib2.Request(baseUrl + '/api/devices')
    request.add_header('Cookie', cookie)
    request.add_header('Content-Type', 'application/json')
    device = { 'name' : unique_id, 'uniqueId' : unique_id }
    try:
        response = urllib2.urlopen(request, json.dumps(device))
    except urllib2.HTTPError:
        pass

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    params = (('id', device_id), ('lat', random.uniform(59, 61)), ('lon', random.uniform(29, 31)))
    conn.request('GET', '?' + urllib.urlencode(params))
    conn.getresponse().read()

cookie = login()
conn = httplib.HTTPConnection(server)

for i in range(devices):
    device_id = "{0:0>6}".format(i)
    add_device(cookie, device_id)

while True:
    device_id = "{0:0>6}".format(random.randint(0, devices))
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    time.sleep(1)


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Cosmopterix attenuatella is a moth of the family Cosmopterigidae described by Francis Walker in 1864. It is widely distributed in the tropics and subtropics of both the Old and New World, including the United States, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Virgin Islands, Dominica, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Costa Rica, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, the Canary Islands, Madeira, the Galápagos Islands, Cook Islands, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Madagascar, Seychelles, Mauritius and Saint Helena.

The wingspan is about 9 mm. There are probably two generations per year in the south of the temperate zone and more overlapping generations in the tropics, because here adults can be found throughout the year.

The larvae feed on Poaceae (Melinus minutiflora), Cyperus rotundus and Scirpus species. They mine the leaves of their host plant. The mine has the form of a blotch that descends from close to the tip of the leaf, occupying the entire width of the leaf. Older parts are brown and shrivelled, while youngest parts are yellow. The frass is black. Pupation takes place in an elongate white cocoon within the mine.

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More scenes from Jobs Not Cuts rallies
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Throughout the week, especially on Wednesday, Americans have been visiting congressional offices and public squares around the country to voice their support for government job creation measures financed by making the rich pay their fair share. It's not surprising to see action across such broad swathes of the United States; pollsters have found for months that Americans overwhelming support increasing taxes rather than cutting spending. Here's a sample of what's going on out there. This is just the tip of the iceberg right here - there are so many people demanding change around the country that we can't include them all here. In Houston, about 200 stood outside in the heat chanting "Good Jobs Equals A Great Houston" in front of Sen. John Cornyn's (R-TX) local office. In Fort Worth, several dozen braved the Texas heat at the county courthouse. One speaker wondered if the rich have argued for ten years that we need to keep cutting their taxes to spur job creation, where are the jobs at?In Louisville, Kentucky, protestors demanded real solutions for jobs from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY):
Local residents angered by the recent debt deal gathered outside U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell's office Wednesday.
The group of unemployed and underemployed demanded McConnell focus on job creation rather than cuts to programs.
The participants said the cuts to the programs affect the middle class, but asks nothing of big corporations and millionaires.
We are sending a strong message," said Keith Rouea of MoveOn.org. "We need to focus on job creation and put deficit reduction on the back burner, and we can deal with it once we have a stronger economy."In Newton, NJ, dozens showed up at Rep. Scott Garrett's district office.
Virginia Heatter, the coordinator for the MoveOn.org northwest office, said the group presented a copy of the contract to staff members at Rep. Scott Garrett's office in Newton before the rally.
"We are here at the unemployment office to make the point that Americans need jobs, not cuts to the budget that will only hurt job growth," Heatter said. "America is a great country, and we need our leaders to stop their fighting and work to restore this nation."In Concord, New Hampshire:
The $10.2 billion two-year budget that took effect July 1 also cut payments to hospitals for caring for the poor by $115 million; lays off as many as 500 state workers once lump-sum agency budget cuts are implemented; increases workers' pension costs to reduce employers' pension costs; and raises health care premiums for retirees under 65, in addition to other cuts.
At the rally, Gagnon filled out an "Application for Good Jobs for the Granite State" that urged the state Legislature to support middle-class families and not cut education and essential services.
"The comment I put down was that when you cut public-sector jobs: teachers or police, firefighters, court workers ... it essentially also results in a cut in private-sector jobs because the laid-off public workers now don't have money to spend in their community," she said. In Lawrenceville, Georgia:
If he thinks that it's better to deal with things that don't have anything to do with the real people that are voting...and just make the corporations happy, then he is not representing me," said Glenda Poindexter, council coordinator for MoveOn Gwinnett. "I call on him today to make jobs happen in this state."
"It's not right that they balance the budget on the backs of the poor and the disabled and those that don't have," said Iris Basham, a MoveOn activist. "Once you have a job, you start spending. Once you start spending, the economy starts working... but the government's got to take that first step and employ all of us."In Loma Linda, California:
Members of the Democratic Club and Citizens Action for Peace joined MoveOn members at the intersection of Brookside Avenue and San Mateo Street near Congressman Jerry Lewis' Redlands office.
For just over an hour, they waved signs, chanted and cheered as vehicles honked. Members spoke and then the group delivered a jobs contract with a list of demands for the congressman that included: Invest in the country's infrastructure, offer Medicare for all, and fix Social Security.In Marlborough, Massachusetts:
Rubenstein told Patch that he was new to protesting. "I felt like I had to do something. I'm not happy."
Wagner said, "I am angry with the manipulation by the oligarchy - the few privileged elite - that hold the majority of the wealth and they manipulate our government and policy at the expense of everyone else."In Springfield, Pennsylvania:
Strong political opinions were aired Wednesday during a demonstration by MoveOn.org outside the Springfield office of U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan, R-7, of Upper Darby.??"I don't believe (Meehan) is a bad person," said Tim Brew. "But I do think that he has little or no idea what people like me and the people here have to go through."?
"It's 10 simple points that people can rally around," said Brown. "Basically, it creates jobs and it protects our basic rights for Social Security and Medicare."??The demonstration drew a group of 40 or 50 anti-Meehan individuals. Most were from Delaware County, but some came from nearby counties.In Erie, Pennsylvania:
Jobs, jobs and more jobs.
That was the message to Congress from about 60 protesters who rallied outside U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly's office on Erie's bayfront.
The rally was organized by the local chapter of the liberal organization MoveOn.org but included participation from unions, religious leaders and former political officials.
Among those who spoke were former Erie Mayor Joyce Savocchio and Bishop Dwane Brock of Victory Christian Center. Former Erie County Executive Judy Lynch was among those in the crowd.
Another speaker was Erie resident Lisa Stark, 48, who said she's been unemployed for one year and has tried to find work. Stark said she went to college, worked hard, paid off her student loans and tried for the American dream of owning a home.
But to pay for health insurance, Stark said she's had to dip into the savings account for her future home's down payment.
Stark said she's one of 140 million Americans looking for jobs. "That's tough competition,'' she said.
Joshua Atkinson, president of the Erie-Crawford Central Labor Council, told the crowd that "CEOs and the superrich have never had it better,'' while the middle class loses jobs and faces home foreclosures.In Mercer Island, Washington:
Islanders and non-Island residents gathered near Reichert's office at noon, some coming specifically for the event and others joining the cause after seeing the group on the sidewalk.Island resident SaraLee Kane said she has attended several MoveOn events and came to Wednesday's demonstration because she's concerned that there is not enough awareness about what is happening to the general public.
Another Island resident, Ellen Jeffcott, who has lived here for 37 years, said she feels Reichert has become a puppet for the Republican cause and that she doesn't see enough independent thinking from him or concern for the local people, even though they are who he is representing.In Olympia, Washington:
About 100 people gathered at the Tivoli Fountain near the state Capitol today to protest the debt-limit deal last week and urging Congress to focus on job creation instead of spending cuts. ?Signs in the air had messages like "Infrastructure is vital to national security," "Stop the war on workers," "End Bush Tax Cuts," and "More Jobs Now! – Call Congress."
Sherri Goulet, a founder of the Thurston County Progressive Network, spoke of many people's lives being "on the margin, even of those who are working'' in the jobless economic recovery. ?
One man, Carl Cannon of Gig Harbor accused the so-called tea party, which advocates cuts and opposes new taxes, of treason its work to tie up Congress over the debt-limit bill and cut spending. Cannon told me he is a retired lieutenant colonel in the Army and a "Reagan Republican" but he considers the tea party "the new red menace" to the nation. ?
Jim Blakeley of Olympia and others complained that Congress, in their view, represents the rich.Congress can expect to hear more from the American people until either they actually bring jobs back to this country or until they get lose their own jobs in upcoming elections.
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Synopsis: This is the first in a series about Addy the Bat and her friends. In this adventure, Addy goes to visit Cat with her friend Josie and what an amazing time they have!
With whimsical painted cut-out created pictures, this book is sure to delight children of all ages and bring imagination to life!
Addy the Bat and a Visit to Cat is the lovely tale of an adorable bat named Addy and her adventuresome day with friends.
Addy is a fruit bat who lives in the forest. She has many friends, but her very best friend is Josie the dog. Addy and Josie decide to pay a visit to Cat and what an interesting day they have!
This playful story is sure to charm its way into the heart of little readers. I absolutely adore the amazing illustrations and must say they are my favorite part of the story. I also love Cat's game of "I Don't Care" which my cat also plays and, just like Cat from the story, wins every time.
The simple text combined with engaging illustrations make Addy the Bat and a Visit to Cat a story children will want to hear again and again. I highly recommend picking up a copy.
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Q: Three things you'd need on a desert island?
A: A good knife, a piece of string and a computer with unlimited high-speed internet access. Oh. And lip balm. Maybe a frying pan. Books! I forgot books! No, books will be on the computer...are a computer and internet access two things or one thing? Wait! I could make string out of coconut fibers! And if there are coconuts, I could make lip balm too! So, now can I take matches, and maybe books? Is a lighter better than matches? ... I'm sorry, what was the question?
Q: Are there books that have changed your life?
A:Books are always changing my life, or at least changing my mind, which might be the same thing. Ravenswood is publishing "Addy the Fruit Bat and a Visit to Cat" this year- it'll be the first of my stories to be set on a page. Does that count as life changing, or is it just really, really exciting?
Q: What children's books do you most admire?
A: I love simple, good-humored stories that give grown-ups and children lots of fun things to talk about. There are books by Dr. Seuss, Mercer Mayer, Maurice Sendak and Stephen Kellogg that probably haunt my adult children's dreams . It's not just the classics I love though- in fact, if you haven't read, or read to a child, books by David Somar and Jacky Davis, Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, Mo Willems, or Laura Nuemeroff, read them as soon as you can. No, don't. If you do that, you will have no reason at all to read any book of mine. And I would really like you to read my book.


Choosing the right dentist can make all the difference when it comes to those routine visits we all must make. For most of us in Lancaster and York Counties, there's a pretty good selection of dentists within easy driving distance (although the field narrows considerably if you're looking for a holistic dental practice like Susquehanna Dental Arts).
Your time is valuable, and your family's work, school, and activity schedule isn't always the easiest to coordinate with regular nine-to-five office hours. Does the dental practice offer later afternoon and evening appointments? Are dentists available in case of a dental emergency?
Do the dentists and their staff take the time to listen to your questions and provide thorough explanations of the work that is to be done? Do they offer and thoroughly describe treatment options? You shouldn't leave the office with more questions than you had going in. If you have follow-up questions, how easy is it to get in touch with your dentist's office? Do they try to upsell you on products or treatments you don't need?
Fixing a problem in the mouth while ignoring other health issues shouldn't even be a consideration, but as a holistic dentist we see this more often than you might think. Your oral health is important to us, but so is your overall health, and you should seek a dental practice that's in line with that philosophy.
Even if you don't personally know any other patients, it's easy enough to find reviews online. How does the dentist you're considering stack up on Google or Facebook? If you need services beyond what they can offer, can they refer you to trusted practices for those services?
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Kansas City Royals Top Five Third Basemen
By David Hill
credit: totalprosports.com
5. Gary Gaetti (1993-1995, 7.8 WAR)
We all know that Steve Balboni holds the Kansas City Royals single season home run record with 36, but how many people knew that Gary 'The Rat' Gaetti is second on that list with 35 home runs? Well, you do now.
Signed midway through the 1993 season after being released by the Angels, Gaetti put together two solid seasons for the Royals before truly exploding in 1995. That season, Gaetti produced a .261/.329/.518 batting line, hitting the aforementioned 35 home runs to go along with 96 RBI and 27 doubles. Those efforts earned Gaetti tenth place on the MVP ballot that year and his only Silver Slugger award.
Overall, for his career with the Kansas City Royals, Gary Gaetti produced a .267/.323/.491 batting line, hitting 61 home runs and 60 doubles. Defensively, although he was never a Gold Glove winning third baseman, Gaetti saved the Royals 32 runs in his time in Kansas City, leading the league with twelve defensive runs saved in 1994.
Gaetti may be best remembered for his time with the Minnesota Twins, bu he actually had his best overall run with any team as a member of the Kansas City Royals. While that stellar 1995 season skewed his overall numbers, Gaetti was still an excellent third baseman.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda's Re-write
Uliana Skoybeda: Photo from her Facebook page
[Uliana Skoybeda is a longtime commentator for Komosomolskaya Pravda known for making outlandish arguments, such as being opposed to black soccer players on Russian teams. A recent Skoybeda column, the subtitle of which lamented that Nazis didn't make "lamp shades" of the ancestors of today's Russian liberals and blaming them for revisionist views on Russia's role in World War II, went viral. This prompted opposition journalist Oleg Kashin to argue that Skoybeda is a professional gadfly and Kremlin mouthpiece who lives to antagonize intellectuals and should therefore be ignored.— Ed.]
The editors at the Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper have removed the controversial subtitle from the article about Leonid Gozman by Uliana Skoybeda in which the author wished that the Nazis killed the ancestors of today's liberals. On May 15 the phrase "At times you wish that Nazis made lamp shades from the ancestors of today's liberals. We would have fewer problems now" was replaced with "Liberals revise history to try to knock the ground out from under our feet".
In social media you can still find a screenshot of the original version. Also, the phrase about lamp-shades (абажуры) can be searched on the Komsomolskaya Pravda (KP) website.
The article by Uliana Skoybeda, titled "A Politician Leonid Gozman Declared That A Nice Uniform Is the Only Difference Between SMERSH and SS," was published on the KP website on May 13. In that article, the columnist commented on the post by Gozman on the "Echo of Moscow" website, in which the politician criticized a TV series about the World War II military counterintelligence units known as "SMERSH". Skoybeda mentioned that liberals started to actively discuss that subject on the Internet, calling the NKVD (People's Commissariat of Internal Affairs of those times) a "criminal terrorist organization" and comparing Stalin to Hitler.
Skoybeda argued that liberals intentionally "redefine and spit on everything that is related to the war" and "lead us away from Victory towards becoming losers." The article concludes with these words: "And you know what? In this case what these liberals do is nothing but subversion. Sabotage. And what about our special services? Would they like to recall the SMERSH experience?"
The journalist's column and the words about lamp shades that Nazis should have made from the ancestors of today's liberals caused quite a stir in the internet community. Boris Akunin, a popular writer, noted that "by modern European standards this would give rise to a criminal case, and the newspaper would be shut down."
Uliana Skoybeda has worked for Komsomolskaya Pravda since 1997. Her specialization is social issues. As the description on the website says, Skoybeda "is involved in investigative reporting and sometimes writes essays about life in Moscow." Uliana Skoybeda is a winner of the "Iskra" (spark) national prize for investigative journalism. Some previous articles by Skobeyda, for example about Dina Rubina, an author, and Alexei Kabanov, a restaurant owner who killed his wife, also caused quite a lot of controversy.
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Like Hitler, Putin Will Only Be Challenged By Elite After He Starts Losing
Zombification of Society Keeps Putin in Power but Will Destroy Russia, Strovsky Says
Under Putin, Great Patriotic War Victory Has Become a Cult
Russia Update: Ruble Recovers from 'Financial Maidan' Before Putin's Speech
Putin's 'New Society' Very Dangerous but Not Fascist, 'Russky Zhurnal' Editor Says
How a Russian Émigré in China Created the Idea of the Russian 'Ethnos'


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Arab Armies
Middle East Policies
The Palestinian cause
Arab Revolutions
Somali Republic
Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is an Arabstate in Southwest Asia, on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula, where it holds a strategically important position at the mouth of the Persian Gulf. The nation is bordered by the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest, and shares marine borders with Iran and Pakistan. The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the southeast and the Gulf of Oman on the northeast. The Madha and Musandam exclaves are surrounded by the UAE on their land borders, with the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman forming Musandam's coastal boundaries. From the late 17th century the Omani Sultanate was a powerful empire, vying with Portugal and Britain for influence in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. At its peak in the 19th century, Omani influence or control extended across the Strait of Hormuz to Iran and modern-day Pakistan, and as far south as Zanzibar (today part of Tanzania). As its power declined in the 20th century, the sultanate came under the influence of the United Kingdom, although Oman was never formally part of the British Empire, or a British protectorate. Omani people are ethnically diverse, consisting of Arabs, ethnic Balochis, Swahilis, ethnic Lurs (who speak Kumzari), Hindus, andMehri people. The largest non-Arab Omani community are the Balochi, an Iranian people following the Sunni faith. At least 12 different languages are native to Omani citizens. Oman's official religion is Ibadi Islam. Oman is an absolute monarchy in which the Sultan of Oman exercises ultimate authority, but its parliament has some legislative and oversight powers. It is a member of the United Nations, the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the Arab League, and has long standing military and political ties with the United Kingdom and the United States. Unlike its resource-rich neighbors, Oman has modest oil reserves, ranking at 25th globally.Nevertheless, in 2010 the UNDPranked Oman as the most improved nation in the world in terms of development during the preceding 40 years. Additionally, Oman is categorized as a high income economy and ranks as the 59th most peaceful country in the world.
Oman's Diplomatic Bridge in Yemen
Last month, US officials traveled to Oman and held "secret" talks with a Houthi delegation. Both sides discussed the implementation of a ceasefire and a political transition in Yemen.
The Gulf Gulf
When President Barack Obama welcomes leaders of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council to Camp David later this week for the rare honor of a two-day gathering at the presidential retreat, he will be hosting representatives of an unusual collection of hereditary monarchies.
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The uncertain health of the sultan of Oman has heightened concern about the future of the country. Amid mounting popular frustration, criticism of Qaboos bin Said Al Said has emerged.
Oman Fugitive's Claims Stir Ire Over Stalled Graft Fight
A fugitive Omani businessman has reignited debate over suspicions of corruption in the oil-rich monarchy by alleging that top judicial officials demanded business favors while hearing his court case
A Test for Oman and Its Sultan
The greatest uncertainty is not who will succeed Qaboos but whether the state's institutions are strong enough to survive him.
Sultan's absence raises worries over Oman succession
Any threat to Oman's stability could have unwelcome implications for the global oil trade - 40 percent of sea-borne crude exports are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Can a peaceful and prosperous nation stay that way?
How Oman Became the Middle East's Indispensable Nation?
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Carey Talks 'Enterprise' Pilot Novelisation
By Caillan
September 26, 2001 - 5:52 AM
When author Diane Carey wrote the novelisation of the Enterprise pilot, 'Broken Bow,' she had nothing to work with except the script, leaving her to fill in the blanks with regards to the characters.
"I just have to use instinct and experience and take my best shot," Carey told EnterpriseUK. "[The characters] don't really have much of a voice yet, so I write them the way they ought to be for pretty good drama and hope I'm close."
The author mentioned that she didn't have any assistance from the production team when crafting the novelisation. "No help at all," Carey said. "We really don't communicate with the film offices, except on specific questions that go through our editors. They're not interested in the novels."
Carey revealed that although normal books take a few months, she wrote the novelisation in less than a week. "The novelisations [usually take] about two weeks, although Broken Bow was a four-day rocket ride," she said. "I sure don't want to do that very often! My hands still hurt!"
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Four energy demand sectors have been identified in the UK Programme as areas where emission reduction measures can be effectively implemented.
1. Domestic energy consumption produced 42 MtC in 1990, equivalent to 27% of emissions. A reduction in emissions from this sector should be achieved with measures aimed at improving energy efficiency. They include: 8% VAT on domestic fuel (introduced in April 1994); financial assistance from the Energy Saving Trust and advice from local energy advice centres (LEACs); public awareness campaigns; and efficiency standards for energy use in buildings.
2. Energy consumption in the business sector was responsible for 48 MtC or 30% of CO2 emissions in 1990. During the 1990s, the aim has been to reduce emissions through the implementation of the Making a Corporate Commitment Campaign (involving over 1600 organisations), and promoting the use of the Energy Efficiency Office's advisory services (via the Best Practice Programme).
3. Energy consumption in the public sector resulted in 9.6 MtC in 1990. The aim has been to reduce energy consumption in the public sector by 20%.
4. Transport accounted for 24% of the UK's CO2 emissions in 1990, and this is forecast to rise to 26% by 2000. Emissions from this sector can be reduced through improved fuel efficiency of vehicles, increased fuel duties and increased use of public transport.


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Sidonie Panache est un film français de Henry Wulschleger, sorti en 1934.

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Fiche technique
 Titre français : Sidonie Panache
 Réalisation : Henry Wulschleger
 Scénario : Félix Celval et Henri Jeanson d'après l'opérette homonyme d'Albert Willemetz et d'André Mouezy-Eon (1930)
 Direction artistique :  Marcel Magniez
 Directeurs de la photographie : Georges Benoît et Scarciafico Hugo et bachir zenikheri
 Montage : Maurice Serein
 Musique : Joseph Szulc
 Décors et costumes : André Barsacq
 Pays d'origine :
 Format : Noir et blanc - 35 mm - 1,37:1 - Mono
 Genre : Comédie
 Durée : 120 min.
 Date de sortie :
 France - 19 octobre 1934

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 Florelle : Sidonie Panache
 Bach : Chabichou
 Alexandre Mihalesco : Salomon
 Antonin Artaud : Abd-el-Kader
 Paul Clerget : le maréchal Bugeaud
 Jean-Louis Allibert : le duc d'Aumale
 Hugues de Bagratide : le cheik Mahmoud
 Germaine Sablon : Séraphine
 Monique Bert : Rosalie
 Paul Azaïs : Bourrache
 René Dary : des Ormeaux
 Charles Montel : Augustin
 Madeleine Guitty : la femme d'Augustin
 Marcelle Lucas : une grisette
 Marthe Mussine : une grisette
 Pierre Feuillère : Tiburce
 Yvonne Yma

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Film français sorti en 1934
Comédie française
Film réalisé par Henry Wulschleger
Film scénarisé par Henri Jeanson
Adaptation d'une œuvre musicale au cinéma
Film français en noir et blanc


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postaci
 Walerian Kalinka – założyciel zakonu Zmartwychwstańców.
 Jarosław Kalinka – ginekolog-położnik.

w kulturze
 Kalinka – pieśń rosyjska.

miejscowość w Bułgarii
 Kalinka – wieś w obwodzie Kyrdżali

miejscowości na obszarze Polski
 Kalinka – wieś w województwie lubelskim, w powiecie parczewskim, w gminie Jabłoń.

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Q: libGDX orthographic camera view size (with Box2D) I have next easy class with one ball and four walls around screen:
SpriteBatch batch;
Box2DDebugRenderer debugRenderer;
World world;
OrthographicCamera camera;

public float VIRTUAL_WIDTH  = 720f;
public float VIRTUAL_HEIGHT = 1280f;

@Override
public void create () {

    batch = new SpriteBatch();

    camera = new OrthographicCamera(VIRTUAL_WIDTH, VIRTUAL_HEIGHT);
    world = new World(new Vector2(0, -9), true);

    debugRenderer = new Box2DDebugRenderer();

    BodyDef bodyDef = new BodyDef();
    bodyDef.type = BodyDef.BodyType.DynamicBody;

    CircleShape circleShape = new CircleShape();
    circleShape.setRadius(50);

    FixtureDef fixtureDef = new FixtureDef();
    fixtureDef.shape = circleShape;
    fixtureDef.restitution = 1;

    Body body = world.createBody(bodyDef);
    body.createFixture(fixtureDef);

    createWall(0f, -VIRTUAL_HEIGHT/2, VIRTUAL_WIDTH/2, 30f);
    createWall(0f, VIRTUAL_HEIGHT/2, VIRTUAL_WIDTH/2, 30f);
    createWall(-VIRTUAL_WIDTH/2, 0f, 30f, VIRTUAL_HEIGHT/2);
    createWall(VIRTUAL_WIDTH/2, 0f, 30f, VIRTUAL_HEIGHT/2);

}

private void createWall(float x, float y, float hx, float hy){

    BodyDef bodyDef = new BodyDef();
    bodyDef.type = BodyDef.BodyType.StaticBody;
    bodyDef.position.set(x, y);

    PolygonShape polygonShape = new PolygonShape();
    polygonShape.setAsBox(hx, hy);

    FixtureDef fixtureDef = new FixtureDef();
    fixtureDef.shape = polygonShape;

    world.createBody(bodyDef).createFixture(fixtureDef);

}

@Override
public void render () {

    camera.update();

    Gdx.gl.glClear(GL20.GL_COLOR_BUFFER_BIT);

    world.step(1 / 60.0f, 8, 3);
    batch.setProjectionMatrix(camera.combined);

    batch.begin();
    debugRenderer.render(world, camera.combined);
    batch.end();

}

And it's do next screen on my device (maybe not perfect screenshot):

The screen is slightly shifted to the left, it's because rounding errors?
UPDATE:

A: Instead of this
public float VIRTUAL_WIDTH  = 720f;
public float VIRTUAL_HEIGHT = 1280f;

Try this
public float VIRTUAL_WIDTH  = Gdx.graphics.getWidth();
public float VIRTUAL_HEIGHT =  Gdx.graphics.getHeight();