Cars lined up outside VictoryLand casino in Macon County today before a 2 p.m. opening that offered players electronic bingo at the facility for the first time since a raid by state authorities more than three years ago.
VictoryLand owner Milton McGregor, who greeted customers and supporters in the lobby today, said the casino had about 500 machines and had hired about 200 employees for today's soft opening.
"This is just the starting point," McGregor said. "We've gotten over 4,000 applications. We'll be hiring more people, but you gotta start somewhere."
McGregor said he was not concerned about the possibility of another raid by state authorities.
"My only concern is taking care of the customers and doing what we want to do for the county and the surrounding area," McGregor said.
He said the machines were different than those used three years ago and had been certified by an independent testing company as bingo machines for the manufacturer.
He said Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson has approved the machines.
"They have certified to the sheriff and his attorney that they comply and demonstrated that they comply with every rule and regulation that he requires," McGregor said.
"There's only one person on this earth that can establish the rules and regulations of electronic bingo in Macon County under CA 744, and that's the sheriff."
CA 744 is Amendment 744 to the Alabama Constitution, which Macon County voters approved in 2003.
Attorney General Luther Strange issued a statement about VictoryLand's reopening, restating his long-held position that electronic bingo is illegal.
"On March 31, 2016, the Alabama Supreme Court reinforced its previous rulings that electronic bingo is illegal," Strange said. "The Governor has expressly told the Sheriff and District Attorney in Macon County that they need to do their job and enforce state gambling laws.
"If those local officials are disregarding the Governor's order and facilitating illegal activity, then I expect the Governor to take action. I stand ready to work with the Governor and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to stop illegal gambling and other crimes."
Last year, Bentley issued an executive order saying that sheriffs and district attorneys should be responsible for enforcing criminal laws as "guided by their respective interpretation of the laws."
Bentley Press Secretary Yasamie August said today the governor had no comment on Victoryland's reopening or Strange's statement.
overturned a trial court decision and ruled that the machines were illegal and the state could keep them.
McGregor, however, vowed to reopen after that ruling.
When the doors opened today, players streamed in to try out the machines, which look like slot machines with colorful, rolling displays and names like "Bustin' Vegas," "Wild Billy Jackpot" and "Paydirt."
Dennis Taylor of Carrolton, Ga., said he was in a line of traffic for more than two hours outside.
Taylor said he has been playing electronic bingo at the Poarch Band of Creek Indians casino in Montgomery.
"They need the competition," Taylor said. "It's good. I just need to win some money."
Alvin Barnes of Atlanta said he had a previous ran a bus service that brought customers to VictoryLand.
"When it was open before I used to come every day," Barnes said.
Barnes said he doesn't have the service anymore but was at VictoryLand for Tuesday's opening and was impressed with the turnout.
He said VictoryLand is a quicker trip for him from Atlanta than the Poarch Creeks casinos in Montgomery and Wetumpka.
Mary Felton of Athens, Ga., said she was glad to see VictoryLand reopen, although she noted that some of the machines were not working today.
Felton, a retired nurse, said she and her friends sometimes go to the Poarch Creeks casinos in Montgomery and Wetumpka.
"So now we can stop here instead of going on up the road," she said.
Felton said she came out $100 ahead today.
Former Auburn football coach Pat Dye, left, with Milton McGregor.
Former Auburn football coach Pat Dye chatted with McGregor in the lobby today.
Dye, who advocated last year for a constitutional amendment to allow a lottery and casino gambling, called it a good day for Macon County and Alabama.
"I don't know how many hundred folks they've got employed, but it's a damn good industry," Dye said. "We really ought to have casino gambling and the whole thing."


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Q: PHP Having require files messing up JSON encoding/returning I am new here and so here goes my first question :):
I was writing a PHP/HTML/JQuery application for a website and it was going smoothly until I decided to have an "require_once" command along with a header specifying json content.
I am using an AJAX JQuery call to send data to the php file and then using the success callback function to get data returned by the php file and (trying) to alert it on the screen.
PHP code (#1):
<?php
include_once "/path/swiftmailer.php";
header('Content-type: application/json');
$name = 'james';
$email = 'bob';
$test = array($name, $email);
echo json_encode($test);

PHP Code (#2):
<?php
include_once "/path/swiftmailer.php";
header('Content-type: application/json');
$name = 'james';
$email = 'bob';
$test = array($name, $email);
echo json_encode($test);
?>

PHP Code (#3):
<?php
header('Content-type: application/json');
include_once "/path/swiftmailer.php";
$name = 'james';
$email = 'bob';
$test = array($name, $email);
echo json_encode($test);

PHP Code (#4):
<?php
header('Content-type: application/json');
include_once "/path/swiftmailer.php";
$name = 'james';
$email = 'bob';
$test = array($name, $email);
echo json_encode($test);
?>

AJAX Code:
$.ajax({
    url : 'process.php',
    type: 'POST',
    data : form.serialize(),
    success: function(results) {
        alert(results[0]);
    },
});
return false;

Here are the results when I try the above 4 PHP code samples along with the above AJAX code sample:
No. 1: alerts "<" to my screen
No. 2: same as No. 1
No. 3: never actually makes it to the alert command
No. 4: same as No. 3
I have been struggling with this for hours now and I could not find any questions that were identical. However, I tried to follow the advice of all questions I could locate that were similar (such as this question) to the best of my ability. I have also tried every permutation and combination of include_once and the like and all of them have produced the same result as require_once.
I would be immensely grateful to anyone who could help me with this issue, as it has really begun to irritate me :).
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Please note: the form variable seen in the ajax call is really my form (I believe), not a mistake. I believe it is my form because (var form = $('#form');) was also in my jquery code. Additionally, if I attempt to echo something without the "include_once" line, everything works perfectly and it displays the correct result (james). Lastly, there is no whitespace above or below the php tags.

A: Most likely, your PHP code is causing errors/warnings. The include/require triggers an error/warning, which gets sent, which prevents the header from being set, which causes further issues.
Use Firebug or other debugging tools (as included in current browsers) to look at what actually gets sent by the server. It will be an error message or warning, take care of it.
Most likely, the following happened: In the first case (#1/#2), the header doesn't get sent, jQuery interprets the response as a string, so response[0] gives you the first character, which is the opening of the HTML tag wrapping the warning/error. In the second case (#3/#4), jQuery tries to parse the JSON but can't because the warning/error made the JSON invalid.

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Q: Can anyone tell me why is my code showing the wrong value of pi? Here's a picture of my output:

inptTol = float(input("Enter the tolerance: "))
print()

term = 1
divNum = 3
npower = 1
sumPi = 0.0
count = 0

while abs(term) > inptTol:
    sumPi += term
    term = -term/(divNum * (3**npower))
    divNum += 2
    npower += 1
    count += 1

sumPi = math.sqrt(12) * sumPi
pythonPi = math.pi
approxError = abs (sumPi - pythonPi)

print("The approximate value of pi is %.14e\n" \
        "       Python's value of pi is %.14e\n"
        "The error in the approximation of pi is %.6e\n"
        "The number of terms used to calculate the value of pi is %g " %
        (sumPi, pythonPi, approxError, count))

These are the values it is is showing:
The approximate value of pi is 3.08770957930231e+00
Python's value of pi is 3.14159265358979e+00
I want it to show me this :
The approximate value of pi is 3.14159265358979
Python's value of pi is 3.14159265358979

A: I think you're missing signal. Apparently you tried to do this but changing the previous term signal and using it on the next term.
See my code, i tried to do like his. What do you think?
import math
inptTol = float(input("The tolerance: "))

signal = 1.0
term = 1.0
divNum = 3.0
npower = 1.0
sumPi = 0.0
count = 0.0

while inptTol < abs(term):
    signal *= -1.0
    sumPi += term
    term = signal / (divNum * (3.0 ** npower))
    divNum += 2.0
    npower += 1.0
    count += 1.0

sumPi *= math.sqrt(12.0)
pythonPi = math.pi
approxError = abs(sumPi - pythonPi)

print("The approximate value of pi is %.14f\n" \
        "       Python's value of pi is %.14f\n"
        "The error in the approximation of pi is %.6e\n"
        "The number of terms used to calculate the value of pi is %g " %
        (sumPi, pythonPi, approxError, count))

A: As for me problem is because you change term value. it has to be 1 or -1 - sign.
My version - I use for loop
import math

terms_number = float(input("Enter terms number: "))

sign = 1
divNum = 1
npower = 0
sumPi = 0.0
count = 0

for x in range(terms_number):

    sumPi += sign/(divNum * (3**npower))

    # values for next term
    sign = -sign
    divNum += 2
    npower += 1
    count += 1

sumPi = math.sqrt(12) * sumPi
pythonPi = math.pi
approxError = abs (sumPi - pythonPi)

print("The approximate value of pi is %.14e\n" \
        "       Python's value of pi is %.14e\n"
        "The error in the approximation of pi is %.6e\n"
        "The number of terms used to calculate the value of pi is %g " %
        (sumPi, pythonPi, approxError, count))

Result for 7 terms
The approximate value of pi is 3.14167431269884e+00
       Python's value of pi is 3.14159265358979e+00
The error in the approximation of pi is 8.165911e-05
The number of terms used to calculate the value of pi is 7

Result for 15 terms
The approximate value of pi is 3.14159265952171e+00
       Python's value of pi is 3.14159265358979e+00
The error in the approximation of pi is 5.931921e-09
The number of terms used to calculate the value of pi is 15

EDIT: version with your while loop
import math

inptTol = float(input("Enter the tolerance: "))
term = 1

sign = 1
divNum = 1
npower = 0
sumPi = 0.0
count = 0

while abs(term) > inptTol:

    term = sign/(divNum * (3**npower))

    sumPi += term

    # values for next term
    sign = -sign
    divNum += 2
    npower += 1
    count += 1

sumPi = math.sqrt(12) * sumPi
pythonPi = math.pi
approxError = abs (sumPi - pythonPi)

print("The approximate value of pi is %.14e\n" \
        "       Python's value of pi is %.14e\n"
        "The error in the approximation of pi is %.6e\n"
        "The number of terms used to calculate the value of pi is %g " %
        (sumPi, pythonPi, approxError, count))

A: Your term calculation is wrong:
term = -term/(divNum * (3**npower))

Say term is currently -1/(3*3). This line won't set term to 1/(5 * 3**2); it'll set term to 1/(3*3) / (5 * 3**2). You're reducing term way more than you're supposed to.

A: It looks like your trying to define term[i+1] in terms of term[i]. If you change that line to:
term = -term*(divNum-2)/(divNum * 3)

then the recursive definition will produce the appropriate values. This definition will flip the sign, remove the old odd number in the denominator, add the new odd number in the denominator, and add a factor of 3 in the denominator.

A: You can use this kind of pattern to generate the denominator for the terms in your approximation.  I'll let you do the division and summation, and the final multiplication by sqrt(12)
print [(-1)**(i%2)*(3**(i)*(1+i*2)) for i in range(0,10)]

A: You are using e as the number format which means:

Exponent notation. Prints the number in scientific notation using the letter 'e' to indicate the exponent.

If you want fixed point output you can use f:

Fixed point. Displays the number as a fixed-point number.

Other formats/options can be found in the documentation

Found the bug in your code. Each term is calculated using the previous term as the numerator, when really you just want alternating -1 and 1s. Changing the formula for calculating term fixes the issue:
term = ((-1)**npower)/(divNum * (3**npower))

Demo


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Jay-STZ
The Journalist
First and foremost, Jay-STZ (pronounced "Jay STEEZ") was born and raised in Johannesburg, South-Africa. Around the age of 12, he started out writing rhymes merely for the sake of it and performing them for his class mates in school projects and events that involved music. In 2005 age 15 he met up with, recording and signed Hip-Hop artist at the time, Infinite Lyricist. A mutual love and interest in Hip-Hop and great respect for one another's skill lead the two in the recording of a Mixtape duo entitled, Dream Team Vol. 1, later followed by Vol. 2, 3 and 4 including the recording of several singles created out of a mutual feeling of inspiration and desire to just make music. In 2008 Jay-STZ was then invited by Infinite Lyricist and Z-Hyphen to take stage alongside the pair, known then as "The Cartel" at the celebration of Mr Nelson Mandela's 90thbirthday held at the Johannesburg Stadium, a successful performance that left a smile on the "Nation's Father."
"Everybody's gifted but not everybody takes that gift and makes it something serious" Jay-STZ: Audio Motion Picture Music.
In 2009, Jay-STZ recorded a solo Mixtape entitled, "Final Solution," a compilation of records that outline his intentions as far as his future in Hip-Hop and the future of Hip-Hop. Later that year he left South Africa for the big apple (New York City) to further his career. "It was and still is the best move I ever made… Being in the presence and environment of the talents I've admired, growing up, especially as an artist, makes you realise how much you didn't know about what it takes to be an international artist and how it's really done…It's been a priceless learning curve. "
"Death in the HOOD is not a news worthy story but crime in the burbs got the whole state worried" Jay-STZ: Misunderstood.
In 2010 Jay-STZ hit the studio to record "J.H.B(Just honestly the best)" another solo Mixtape, independent of international instrumentals and solely produced by producers of his choice based in Johannesburg, Chicago and New York. Released in the 4th quarter of 2011 as a free download on HotNewHipHop.com, J.H.B is a fan favourite and still gaining momentum.
"I'm banking on my lyrics to provide for my accounts, using my street degree to hustle the right amounts" Jay-STZ: It's On.
Jay-STZ has set in motion plans to release his 1st official Extended Playlist (EP) at the end of 2012. The project is aimed at setting the tone and standard of music that Jay-STZ fans can expect to receive on his debut album. It features production from all the "J.H.B" producers, and in addition, production from Jay-STZ himself and Shaw Music Studio's producer/ engineer, Jonathan Shaw. Fans can expect to hear a much evolved sound that will finally allow the world to meet the complete musical talent that is Jay-STZ beyond the poetic and lyrically gifted artist he is.
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MillerCoors Acquires Terrapin Beer Co.
(Athens,GA) – MillerCoors sub-division Tenth and Blake has just announced the acquisition of Terrapin Beer Co. There has been an established relationship in the past between these two entities with an investment, but now there is outright ownership. Terrapin joins Saint Archer as MillerCoors establishes a craft-like brand portfolio. Here's the press release.
Tenth and Blake Beer Company, the craft and import division of MillerCoors, announced today an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Athens, Georgia-based Terrapin Beer Company. Tenth and Blake had previously purchased a minority interest in Terrapin in early 2012.
Terrapin Beer Co. began as a day dream between founders John Cochran and Spike Buckowski, who brewed and released their first beer, Rye Pale Ale, in 2002. Six months after its release, the beer made it to Denver for GABF, where John and Spike took home a Gold Medal for Rye Pale Ale in the American Pale Ale Category. Inspired by the creative culture of Athens, Terrapin began and continues to add to its beer lineup, with unique beers like Hopsecutioner, HI-5, W-n-B and many others. Today, Rye Pale Ale is accompanied by six other year-round beers, four seasonal sessions, and at least a dozen special projects, side projects and collaborations. The company and its 120+ employees continue to live by the Terrapin Mission Statement: "to create unique experiences through the passionate brewing of the finest quality craft beers". Whether you're joining us for a brewery tour at our tasting room, drinking a Hopsecutioner at your favorite watering hole, sipping some Hi-5 on your back porch, or enjoying a RecreationAle after a long day on the trail, we hope you appreciate the dedication we've put in for 14 years and counting.
Tenth and Blake is the craft and import division of MillerCoors. The Tenth and Blake family includes Blue Moon Brewing Co. at the SandLot and River North in Denver; Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. in Chippewa Falls, Wis.; 10th Street Brewery in Milwaukee; AC Golden in Golden, Colo.; Birra Peroni in Rome; Plzeňský Prazdroj (Pilsner Urquell) in Pilsen, Czech Republic; and Saint Archer Brewing Company in San Diego, CA. You can find out more at www.Facebook.com/TenthAndBlake.


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The Queen Street subway line was a proposed subway line for the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was one of many subway lines planned for, but has yet to be built by the Toronto Transit Commission.

History

1911 proposal

It began with a streetcar subway line proposal by the Department of Railways and Bridges of the City of Toronto Engineers in 1911, but it was not until the 1940s that the line re-emerged.

Post-World War II plans

The 1944 TTC Rapid Transit Proposals for a Queen Street route and a referendum on January 1, 1946, brought the Queen subway line back to life. The line called for an open-cut with right of way and built to the north of the existing Queen streetcar line.

The Yonge line was built first and subsequently, it was decided to build an east–west subway line along Bloor Street and Danforth Avenue instead of Queen due to changes in traffic and population patterns.

The existing Queen Street streetcar line is the longest and most heavily used. However, the volume of riders did not justify a subway line in the 1960s.

Stations
A rough platform, partial station is all that remains of a station and the proposed Queen subway line with access from a door from the existing Queen station.

Stations on the proposed Queen line:

 Trinity Park
 Bathurst
 Spadina
 Grange
 York
 City Hall
 Yonge (Lower Queen)
 Church
 Sherbourne
 Parliament
 Don
 Broadview
 Logan

Proposed routes
Later changes to the line would have extended the subway to the Humber Loop in the west and Eglinton-Don Mills to the north-east end:

 1960 - subway from Sunnyside to Greenwood, then from Greenwood to O'Connor Drive and connect with the Bloor-Danforth subway at either Greenwood or Donlands stations
 1964 - an underground streetcar line from Greenwood to McCaul to replace the existing surface route.
 1964 - a route was to have the underground section from Jarvis (Sherbourne in 1968 plan) to Spadina. The route re-surfaces between Spadina to Humber Loop and from Jarvis to either Broadview or Pape.
 1968 - Queen from Humber to Victoria Park
 1968 - Greenwood and O'Connor to Queen; Queen from Dufferin; Dufferin north to Weston rail corridor to Islington
 1968 - Greenwood and O'Connor to Queen; Queen from Dufferin; Dufferin north to Weston rail corridor to Eglinton; Eglinton to Martin Grove
 1968 - Greenwood and Danforth to Queen; Queen from Dufferin; Dufferin north to Weston rail corridor and Eglinton
 1972 - GO-Urban route using railway corridors - from Eglinton and Kennedy to Don Valley; Don Valley to Union; Union to Dundas West
 2016 - Yonge/City hall along Queen to Carlaw, then North to Pape Station, with potential for future northward extension
 2019 - Exhibition to Queen; Queen from Lakeshore rail corridor; Lakeshore rail corridor to Pape; Pape to Overlea; Overlea to Don Mills; Don Mills north to Science Centre Station

The Queen route was not removed from plans until 1975, but a portion of Lower Queen station now contains an elevator shaft due to elevator construction in Queen station in the 1990s.

See also

Downtown Relief Line
Queen (TTC)
Toronto Transit Commission
Toronto Transportation Commission
Eglinton West subway
Ontario Line

References

Plans that reviewed and proposed the Queen line:

 Rapid Transit Subways - Department of Railways and Bridges of the City of Toronto Engineers  1911
 Rapid Transit for Toronto - TTC 1944
 Draft Official Plan of the Metropolitan Toronto Planning Area - Metropolitan Toronto Planning Board 1960
 Metropolitan Toronto Transportation Plan - Metropolitan Toronto Planning Board 1964
 Draft Official Plan for Metropolitan Toronto - Metropolitan Toronto Planning Board 1959
 Metropolitan Toronto and Region Transportation Study - mid-1960s
 Transit Facility in the Downtown section of Queen Street - TTC 1966
 Report on Rapid Transit Priorities in Metropolitan Toronto - Metropolitan Toronto Planning Board 1969
 A Concept for Integrated Rapid Transit and Commuter Rail Systems in Metropolitan Toronto - TTC 1969
 GO-Urban concept - Province of Ontario 1972
 Choices For The Future - Metropolitan Toronto Transportation Plan Review 1972

External links
 Downtown Relief Line
 DRL Now! - A website dedicated to promotion of the Downtown Relief Line

Abandoned rapid transit stations
Proposed Toronto rapid transit projects
Toronto streetcar system
Cancelled rapid transit lines and systems
Cancelled projects in Canada

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Dupuytren's Contracture is a common problem that develops most frequently after age 40. It is more common in men than women, though both can be affected. It is usually hereditary occurring in people of European and Western Asian ancestry. It is unusual in Oriental or African-Americans. Dupuytren's usually starts as a painless nodule in the palm. It can progress to fibrous cords extending into the fingers, most commonly ring and little. These bands can cause contracture of the fingers. It can progress slowly or rapidly. The flexor tendons are not affected.
Partial palmar fasciectomy, the traditional treatment for Dupuytren's Contracture, is performed at Central Jersey Hand Surgery by highly skilled board certified Hand Surgeons. The diseased contracted fascia is excised and the fingers carefully straightened.
There are two newer treatments for Dupuytren's Contracture that avoid the long recovery, complications and scarring of open surgery. They are Needle Aponeurotomy (NA) and Xiaflex.
Needle Aponeurotomy (also known as NA), a minimally invasive treatment, has been available at our Northeast Center for Dupuytren's Contracture since 2004. This treatment was developed by Dr. Lermusiaux at the Hôpital Lariboisière in Paris, France and has been performed for over 30 years. Dr. Lermusiaux and his colleagues have published data describing the success and safety of the procedure.
Dr. Pess and Dr. Atik have both visited Dr. Lermusiaux in Paris and were personally instructed in the technique. The treatment can be performed on one hand at a time, takes ~15-20 minutes and can be done with or without light sedation. There is no incision and no sutures are necessary. A light dressing is applied and the fingers can be moved immediately. Over 3,000 fingers have already been straightened safely utilizing NA.
NA was featured in the New York Times. Dr. Pess and Dr. Atik are listed as two of the Certified Hand Surgeons in the USA who perform the procedure.
In May of 2008, Dr. Gary Pess presented his preliminary results of NA at the Nineteenth Annual Richard J Smith, M.D. Resident and Fellows Conference at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA.
In September of 2008, at the Sixty-Third Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand in Chicago, IL, Dr. Gary Pess presented his prospective study: Needle Aponeurotomy for the Treatment of Dupuytren's Contracture. This was the first presentation of American data showing the clear benefit of NA. All patients had a follow-up of at least 2.5 years.
Dr. Pess was also the guest lecturer for the San Francisco Bay Area Hand Club annual meeting In May, 2011. He presented a paper entitled, "Long Term Results of Needle Aponeurotomy for Dupuytren's Contracture - over 1,000 fingers with a minimum 3 year followup."
In April, 2012, Dr. Pess published in the Journal of Hand Surgery his study, "Results of Needle Aponeurotomy for Dupuytren Contracture". His landmark paper is available for review.
In May 2015, Dr. Pess gave two presentations at the International Conference on Dupuytren Disease and Related Disease in Groningen, The Netherlands. "Tips and Pearls for Percutaneous Needle Fasciotomy and Collagenase – A Ten Year Personal Experience"
"Effect of Delayed Finger Extension on the Efficacy and Safety of Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum Treatment for Dupuytren's Contracture"
In March 2016, Dr. Pess co-chaired the Dupuytren section of the combined Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and Australian Hand Surgery Society in Sydney, NSW, Australia. He also gave a presentation "The Needle - Use it to Cut or Inject?"
Click on one of the videos below to see a video of the Needle Aponeurotomy Procedure.
If you are interested in having NA performed by Dr. Pess or Dr. Atik at our Northeast Center for Dupuytren's Contracture, please email photos along with a brief description of your problem and a list of any past surgeries on your hand. This can be sent to one of the email addresses noted below.
Please take photos shooting down on the palm with the palm facing up. A close-up of the diseased area and a side view are also helpful. Do not send photos of the back of the hand. If you cannot email the photos, they may be sent by regular mail to our Eatontown office.
Preop picture of Dupuytren's contracture affecting the PIP joints of the middle and ring fingers.
Post-op of open fasciectomy in patient from previous photo showing contracture corrected.
Preop photo of significant Dupuytren's Contracture.
Full correction with Needle Aponeurotomy.


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Review: Avatar – Feathers & Flesh
by Nathasja Voerman / 4 years ago
Avatar is a metal/rock band from Sweden. This is their 6th studio album released on May 13, 2016. After several tours supporting 2014's Hail the Apocalypse, Avatar entered the studio in December 2015 to begin recording a then unnamed follow-up studio album. The band split their time between three European studios — Castle Studios in Rohrsdorf, Germany, Finnvox Studios in Helsinki, Finland and Spinroad Studios in Lindome, Sweden. The artwork of the new album with the release date was posted on instagram several times.
On to this album: Regret is the first song on this album it's very melodic and sets the mood for this whole album. In the middle the vocals come with rhythmic drums, you just get goosebumps already. The song The Eagle Has Landed begins with drums and guitars the way you would expect from an Avatar song. Very rhythmic with the vocals, it keeps you head banging slowly and the lyrics are just to the point "Your hero has returned again". New Land is a more progressive song, with hard riffs and drums. The shortest song on this album is For the Swarm with 1.54 min. that starts with very grunty vocals and fast paced riffs. In the fast paced vocals parts he says: "Gotta go to work, work, work, work, gotta work". The last song on this album is Sky Burial. The first 40 seconds softly singing the opening lines from Regret without any instruments is very breath taking. The instruments then slowly and softly start playing. This is a perfect song to end this beautiful album.
This is a great album from Avatar everything you would expect from them. If you like metal/rock with a touch of rhythmic.
1. Regret
2. House of Eternal Hunt
3. The Eagle Has Landed
4. New Land
5. Tooth, Beak & Claw
6. For the Swarm
7. Fiddler's Farewell
8. One More Hill
9. Black Waters
10. Night Never Ending
11. Pray the Sun Away
12. When the Snow Lies Red
13. Raven Wine
14. Sky Burial
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Q: How to modify weights of Keras layers? I am trying to freeze some of the weights of a layer by setting them to a specific value in Keras. How can I achieve this without moving weights to CPU ?
I checked similar questions such as modify layer weights in keras and modify layer parameters in keras
Answers suggest usage of get_weights() and 'set_weights()', however those functions moves weights between CPU and GPU.
I created a custom lambda layer and modified model.trainable_weights inside of that layer, however weights are not updated.
I used tf advanced tutorial, and just added a custom lambda layer that multiplies weights with zero.
Colab notebook with same code
from __future__ import absolute_import, division, print_function, unicode_literals

import tensorflow as tf

from tensorflow.keras.layers import Dense, Flatten, Conv2D, Lambda
from tensorflow.keras import Model

mnist = tf.keras.datasets.mnist

(x_train, y_train), (x_test, y_test) = mnist.load_data()
x_train, x_test = x_train / 255.0, x_test / 255.0

# Add a channels dimension
x_train = x_train[..., tf.newaxis]
x_test = x_test[..., tf.newaxis]

def antirectifier(x):
    for i,w in enumerate(model.trainable_weights):
        model.trainable_weights[i] = tf.multiply(w,0)

    return x

class MyModel(Model):
  def __init__(self):
    super(MyModel, self).__init__()
    self.conv1 = Conv2D(32, 3, activation='relu')
    self.flatten = Flatten()
    self.d1 = Dense(128, activation='relu')
    self.d2 = Dense(10, activation='softmax')
    self.mask = Lambda(antirectifier)

  def call(self, x):
    x = self.conv1(x)
    x = self.flatten(x)
    x = self.d1(x)
    x = self.mask(x)

    return self.d2(x)

# Create an instance of the model
model = MyModel()

loss_object = tf.keras.losses.SparseCategoricalCrossentropy()

optimizer = tf.keras.optimizers.Adam()

train_loss = tf.keras.metrics.Mean(name='train_loss')
train_accuracy = tf.keras.metrics.SparseCategoricalAccuracy(name='train_accuracy')

test_loss = tf.keras.metrics.Mean(name='test_loss')
test_accuracy = tf.keras.metrics.SparseCategoricalAccuracy(name='test_accuracy')

@tf.function
def train_step(images, labels):
  with tf.GradientTape() as tape:
    predictions = model(images)
    loss = loss_object(labels, predictions)
  gradients = tape.gradient(loss, model.trainable_variables)
  optimizer.apply_gradients(zip(gradients, model.trainable_variables))

  train_loss(loss)
  train_accuracy(labels, predictions)

@tf.function
def test_step(images, labels):
  predictions = model(images)
  t_loss = loss_object(labels, predictions)

  test_loss(t_loss)
  test_accuracy(labels, predictions)

EPOCHS = 5

for epoch in range(EPOCHS):
  for images, labels in train_ds:
    train_step(images, labels)

  for test_images, test_labels in test_ds:
    test_step(test_images, test_labels)

  template = 'Epoch {}, Loss: {}, Accuracy: {}, Test Loss: {}, Test Accuracy: {}'
  print(template.format(epoch+1,
                        train_loss.result(),
                        train_accuracy.result()*100,
                        test_loss.result(),
                        test_accuracy.result()*100))

  # Reset the metrics for the next epoch
  train_loss.reset_states()
  train_accuracy.reset_states()
  test_loss.reset_states()
  test_accuracy.reset_states()

Since weights are zero, accuracy should be low. However weights are not changed.


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Q: When doing a 301 redirect, who's the UserAgent? php.net specifies that

'HTTP_REFERER' The address of the page (if any) which referred the
  user agent to the current page. This is set by the user agent. Not all
  user agents will set this, and some provide the ability to modify
  HTTP_REFERER as a feature. In short, it cannot really be trusted.

My question is if the redirect is happening on the server level, who's considered the UserAgent? and how do i make sure referrer info is sent with a 301?
ex.
i have page mywebsite1.com/page, which i 301Redirect to mywebsite2.com/page
now when it goes to my mywebsite2.com/page, i cant see no referrer info, and im wondering who sets this info!

A: The "user agent" is the client sending HTTP requests to an HTTP server. In most cases, the user agent is a web browser, but the term is more general to include things like automated scripts.
The key misunderstanding in your question is that a redirect doesn't "happen on the server level". What happens is this:

*

*The user agent sends an HTTP request to the server for a URL.

*The server responds with an HTTP response, with the "status" line set to "301" (or one of the other "redirect" statuses), and a "Location" header containing a new URL.

*The user agent probably sends a second request to the server, for the new URL.

*The server receives the second request and has no way of knowing if it was connected with the first request.

The "referer" header (the misspelling is historical, and now officially "correct") is just part of the information sent by the user agent with each request. (Importantly, like everything in the request, it cannot be trusted for any kind of security purpose, because someone can write a request with any value they want.)
The RFC section on the Referer header doesn't specify its behaviour very closely, and I can find no reference there to how it should be populated after a redirect response. As such, different user agents may behave differently, and you would need to test in different browsers to be sure.

A: Relying on referrer alone is not reliable at all, since browsers can omit providing that, depending on the user's privacy settings, installed plugins or even browser settings.
The best way to detect users coming from your redirect is just redirecting them to something like mywebsite2.com/page?redirected_from=mywebsite1, and look for that query string on your page located on mywebsite2.com.
Hope this makes sense.

A: The User Agent is whatever entity is making the HTTP requests, it may be a browser, an internal library used by a server application which acts as a client and makes requests, a proxy server forwarding requests to other address or services.
There is no guarantee that referrer will be forwarded to the destination server. In a proxy for example you have to instruct it to forward the referrer header to the destination server (often at configuration level). In a similar manner you should check that the whoever is responsible for handling the redirect forwards the referrer header to the following request (the destination of the redirect).
If you are using Guzzle to handle the redirects then you should look to Guzzle docs to automatically add the header to the requests.
If Apache is responsible to handle the redirects you should intervene to set the header within the webserver configuration, in this SO answer you can find a way to set Headers programmatically while redirecting.


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Climate change an anemone enemy
anemone clownfish coral bleaching heat and light stress Professor Karen Burke da Silva Saving Nemo
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August 17, 2016 Citizen scientists help save Nemo
July 11, 2019 Clownfish reproduction threatened by artificial light
Posted on May 23, 2019 May 24, 2019 by newsdesk
Climate change is causing anemones to lose their colour.
With climate change hitting coral reefs, Flinders University scientists have found one sea creature with a secret weapon against high temperatures and bleaching.
Anemones suffer badly from the effects of bleaching and climate change but their ability to keep producing venom gives them an edge in surviving long-term changes to marine environments, Australian marine biology experts say.
'Saving Nemo' researchers at Flinders University have described the effects of extreme heatwaves and bleaching on anemone – the natural home of clownfish – showing they are not immune from climate change on our coral reefs.
"The loss of symbiotic photosynthetic algae under extreme climatic conditions causes whitening in colour, loss of internal food supply and reduction in health which can ultimately lead to death," says Professor Karen Burke da Silva, from Flinders University's College of Science and Engineering, who leads the global Saving Nemo conservation program.
"However even under extended light-induced bleaching over five months, the sea anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor) shows remarkable resilience in maintaining venom quality and quantity to stay alive," she says.
In spite of the environmental stressors, the study showed the struggling marine invertebrates battled on to produce enough venom to maintain nematocyst production to capture prey during falls in internal algae food sources during the bleaching.
"One of the most venomous animals in the world, already under significant ecological threat due to rising pressure on marine environments, seems to use its amazing venom production as a last line of defence against climate change," says Professor Burke da Silva.
Healthy anemones glow with rich colours.
"Their resilience during times of high stress will aid in their survival and consequently the survival of dependent anemonefish."
It is also important for the symbiotic relationship with colourful 'Nemo' clownfish which rely on anemone for breeding and shelter.
The anemone used in the study are endemic along the north-eastern coast of Australia from Far North Queensland to North Solitary Island, NSW. They have a thermal tolerance threshold between 25°C and 27°C, with average summer temperatures in this region hovering around 26 °C.
"This species is at risk in Australian waters, as it is within 1 °C of its thermal threshold," the researchers conclude.
The paper, 'The Ecological Importance of Toxicity: Sea Anemones Maintain Toxic Defence When Bleached', has been published online in Toxins as part of a special issue Toxicological Challenges of Aquatic Toxins (MDPI).
The survival of healthy marine ecosystems is being supported by the Flinders University Saving Nemo IC-Anemone website, encouraging citizen scientists around the world to record sightings.
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literacy and english – eduBuzz What's On?
National Library of Scotland: new events programme out now!
The National Library of Scotland has a new events programme out now for April – June 2017.
Exhibition — You are Here: A journey through maps.
From Edinburgh to the edges of the Earth, we explore the fascinating craft of mapmaking using a range of beautiful examples from past and present.
Long before Facebook, people used commonplace books to collect passages of poetry, drawings, or anecdotes from friends, and to record observations about the world around them. Learn about 'commonplacing' and what it reveals about social media today.
Browse all events at http://www.nls.uk/events.
Welcome to 'What's On' – the exhibitions and events programme at the National Library of Scotland.
The February 2015 edition is out now: you can access it here.
Earlier today the Edinburgh Book Festival Programme for 2012 was launched, which invites visiting authors and audience members to rethink the world around us.
Prolific and hugely popular children's writer Vivian French is our Guest Selector for the RBS Children's Programme. Vivian's events will explore the 'Power of Words Through Play', encouraging children of all abilities to read with real passion. The RBS Children's Programme also features a stellar cast of well-loved children's authors and illustrators sure to delight our younger audience members including Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson, Michael Morpurgo, Andy Stanton and Jacqueline Wilson. David Walliams will entertain fans with his new book Gangsta Granny, whilst crime writer Val McDermid will present her first foray into children's fiction, My Granny is a Pirate.
Scottish Book Trust will be starting its new Authors Live programme with two online events. These events are free and are available to watch live for everyone in the UK.
You have seen him on your TV; now watch him on your whiteboard! Multi-talented funny man David Walliams will be talking about his hilarious new book Gangsta Granny.
Join us on 14 June in Celebrating Summer of Song and the Olympic Torch Relay in Scotland with award winning author/illustrator Oliver Jeffers.
If you haven't signed up for the NLN on the 8th of March yet, please contact Margaret margaret.mcguinness@educationscotland.gov.uk as soon as possible. The key note speaker will be the author Nicola Morgan and there will be a choice of workshops and time to share ideas.
As you may also be aware, it is World Book Day on the 1st of March. The Scottish Book Trust are putting on one of their wonderful Authors Live events. Please pass this onto any relevant colleagues and primary/S1 practitioners. Thanks.
Teachers and librarians of P1-P7 – register your class now to watch our free online event with Francesca Simon (author of the Horrid Henry series) for World Book Day 2012! The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday 1st March. We also have a comprehensive teaching resource pack to accompany the event. Finally, don't forget your pupils can enter a competition to win Horrid Henry goodies right up until 9th March!
The power of stories transcends age and although Michael Morpurgo's principal readership is young, this classic tale tugs at the heart of everyone who hears it.
War Horse is Stephen Spielberg's major film of 2011 and was a stunning National Theatre stage production. It tells the story of a horse that witnessed the carnage of the First World War – and it tells it through the eyes of the horse. As the guns fall silent over the shattered landscape, the horse survives – to tell what he saw. Immensely powerful, a classic tale created by one of the world's greatest storytellers, War Horse comes alive at Lennoxlove, with the help of its author and readings given by actors.
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Do you have plans of sending off your old Isuzu to retirement? Do you have plans of getting a newer Isuzu to get the same dependability and reliability your old one gave you through the years? With Isuzu's newest promo, you can do so easier, and along with a discount as well.
Starting March 15 until September 30, 2019, Isuzu Philippines Corporation offers its "Upgrade Your Drive" promo to private individual (non-fleet) owners of Isuzu vehicles to make it even easier for them to own any of the brand-new variants of the Isuzu D-MAX pickup or Isuzu mu-X SUV. And they're making it really easy, too.
- Valid LTO Official Receipt (OR) and Certificate of Registration (CR) that reflects your name as original owner of the vehicle, and two valid IDs.
- If you bought your Isuzu vehicle from a previous original owner, then bring a valid OR/CR of the vehicle that already reflects your name, or a notarized deed of sale/transfer if the vehicle's OR and CR is still under the original owner's name.
2. Upon verification of your documents, the Isuzu dealership can then qualify you for a P10,000 cash discount on your next purchase of any brand-new variants of the Isuzu mu-X and /or Isuzu D-Max (except Cab & Chassis). This cash discount is on top of any other existing promo or discount schemes your dealership may give you during the promo period.
Now, with the Isuzu "Upgrade Your Drive" promo, it's even easier to enjoy many more years of world-class Isuzu motoring experience.


This is a good opportunity for the right person because although we're initially looking for someone we can call upon on a freelance basis per project, this could lead to more regular work with the potential for a full-time position in the future.
We are looking for someone based in Kent that would be able to visit our office from time to time, remote working for the majority of the time is fine although we do just about have space here.
The successful candidate will work on a variety of projects, either collaboratively or individually. A typical project will require logo design, wordpress theme development, server set-up, branding, phone calls with the client, ecommerce configuration (WooCommerce or Magento), some image editing.
Experience of working within the WordPress CMS is a must.
Obviously HTML & CSS knowledge is also a major requirement, but then you wouldn't be reading this unless that was the case!


Well Beyond has announced the 1st Annual Convention which will take place March 15-16th, 2019 in Las Vegas, NV! Join us for two full days in the Entertainment Capital of the World. Discount tickets are available now.
We can't wait to see you and your teams in Las Vegas!
Discount Tickets are on sale now. Over 50% of the tickets available for this event have already been sold to attendees of our Orlando FL Regional event that took place October 12-14th, 2018.
Regular price for tickets is $197.00, get yours today for the early bird price of just $149.00 until Dec 1st, 2018 or until Sold Out!
Ticket includes: Admission for one person to the Well Beyond 1st Annual Convention 2 day event. Training materials will be provided, including registration materials, name credentials that must be worn throughout the event for entry, and a registration gift.
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa invites you to discover luxury and comfort here in Nevada. Situated in the stylish Summerlin area of the city, our hotel features immaculately redesigned rooms and suites with pillowtop bedding, marble bathrooms, high-speed Wi-Fi and walk-in closets. Sample fresh Italian cuisine, juicy steaks, healthy options and more at one of our several restaurants, or dine in your hotel room 24 hours a day.
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Online and phone reservations will be accepted beginning on Nov 19, 2018.
This is a dedicated booking website created for our event so our guests will be able to make, modify and cancel their hotel reservations online, as well as take advantage of any room upgrades, amenities or other services offered by the hotel.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The web address shown above should be booked by all attendees by February 21st, 2019, to ensure that you have access to the group rate.


In January 2007, my father Todd Martin offered me his gravestone business. It did not take me long to say yes, as my family and I have watched him build a successful business that helps people through one of the most difficult times in their lives.  In 1995, my dad started NW Monument Cleaning. He was cleaning headstones, privately and commercially. The business progressed in 1996, when he was approached to make a headstone, at which point he started Todd's Handcarved Monuments. Due to a high volume of phone calls for headstones, my dad began sandblasting each stone rather than hand-carving. He then changed the business name one last time to Todd's Monuments, and we have been creating traditional and one-of-a-kind headstones ever since.
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News of changes to the Starbucks Rewards program have been circulating for almost a month south of the border but there wasn't much news for those of us in Canada. That's probably because the Canadian Starbucks Rewards is pretty much just an extension of the U.S. one. Today Starbucks Canada sent out email confirming the changes coming that in Starbucks own press release states they are enhancing the program. If you follow the loyalty industry with even the slightest interest you should be wary of when a program uses the term 'enhances' or 'enhancements' in their headlines. More often than not that means the program is getting worse.
Personally I would say that this holds true once again with Starbucks Rewards 'enhancements' to the program.
For those of you who have been familiar with the program, and I'm sure it's a lot of you, you collect Stars (2 for every $1 spent) at Starbucks and then you can redeem 125 Stars for any drink or food item on their menu. This easy system was really good for maximizing value out of the Stars collected. Think about it you could redeem 125 Stars for a $3 or a $7 or $8 food item. I always did and still do the latter, to pull the most value out of the program I never redeemed for anything below $5 and most redemptions have been for those food items in the $7 range.
Well that's all going to change on April 16 and I think that myself and countless others could be to blame for this change since we were redeeming for the priciest options possible! Starbucks is going away from the 125 Stars for any drink or food item to a tiered reward system which is what they are touting as there enhancement. Sure it enhances the amount of things you can redeem for and has made 'basic' drinks cheaper to redeem for but everything else - the fancier drinks and bigger food products are increasing in price. I don't have stats but just from being in line at Starbucks there aren't a whole lot of people buying basic drinks like straight coffee or tea. Most are buying espressos, refreshers, lattes and the sorts and those are all going up in price for Stars.
As you can see the most popular drink and smaller food items will now cost 150 Stars. That's 25 more than what we are paying right now. Sandwiches, Salads, and protein boxes see a huge increase to 250 Stars! That's a doubling of the amount of Stars required now yet these items don't tend to cost twice as much when paying cash. And in the U.S. this food option is only jumping to 200 Stars not 250 - while the other new levels are equal between Canada and the U.S. The good news is that basic coffee, tea and bakery items have dropped significantly from 125 Stars to only 50 Stars. That's a pretty decent deal but again these don't appear to be the most sought after items. The drink customization redemption option is good I guess simply because it gives another option to use your Stars on. It's also nice to see the select merchandise and at -home coffee being added. These will run 400 Stars and could be where the most value could be brought out of the new program if you are able to redeem for some of those $25 or so coffee or drink cups. Time will tell if that will be option!
Update: Just read further into the terms and conditions and the 400 Star redemption option is limited to a C$20 maximum before tax.
As you can see it is both good and bad news coming for the Starbucks Rewards program. For me it is mostly bad as the items I was redeeming 125 Points for will now cost 150 to 250 points. I'm sitting on 12 rewards in my Starbucks Rewards account at the time of writing this that were waiting to be redeemed for food items during this busy kid's activity season. I will definitely be upping the redemptions for anything over $5 during the next three weeks to get the most value of the Stars that have been earned. Even with the changes I will still collect Stars and maybe go on my own advice of "The True Value in Reward Redemptions" and not worry about maximizing the value out of this program and be happy I get free item every once in awhile. And I'll still be collecting 5 Membership Rewards points per dollar loaded onto my Starbucks App thanks to the American Express Cobalt Card.
What do you make of the changes? What type of Starbucks collector and redeemer are you? Are the changes better or worse for you? Let us know in the comments below!


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class ApplicationConnection;

class ServiceConnector {
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  virtual ~ServiceConnector() {}

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  // ServiceConnector connects to the service it should take ownership of
  // the handle in |handle|.
  virtual void ConnectToService(ApplicationConnection* application_connection,
                                const std::string& interface_name,
                                ScopedMessagePipeHandle handle) = 0;
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package org.jivesoftware.smackx.iot.discovery;

import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Set;
import java.util.WeakHashMap;
import java.util.logging.Level;
import java.util.logging.Logger;

import org.jivesoftware.smack.ConnectionCreationListener;
import org.jivesoftware.smack.Manager;
import org.jivesoftware.smack.SmackException.NoResponseException;
import org.jivesoftware.smack.SmackException.NotConnectedException;
import org.jivesoftware.smack.XMPPConnection;
import org.jivesoftware.smack.XMPPConnectionRegistry;
import org.jivesoftware.smack.XMPPException.XMPPErrorException;
import org.jivesoftware.smack.iqrequest.AbstractIqRequestHandler;
import org.jivesoftware.smack.iqrequest.IQRequestHandler.Mode;
import org.jivesoftware.smack.packet.IQ;
import org.jivesoftware.smack.util.Objects;

import org.jivesoftware.smackx.disco.ServiceDiscoveryManager;
import org.jivesoftware.smackx.disco.packet.DiscoverInfo;
import org.jivesoftware.smackx.iot.IoTManager;
import org.jivesoftware.smackx.iot.Thing;
import org.jivesoftware.smackx.iot.control.IoTControlManager;
import org.jivesoftware.smackx.iot.data.IoTDataManager;
import org.jivesoftware.smackx.iot.discovery.element.Constants;
import org.jivesoftware.smackx.iot.discovery.element.IoTClaimed;
import org.jivesoftware.smackx.iot.discovery.element.IoTDisown;
import org.jivesoftware.smackx.iot.discovery.element.IoTDisowned;
import org.jivesoftware.smackx.iot.discovery.element.IoTMine;
import org.jivesoftware.smackx.iot.discovery.element.IoTRegister;
import org.jivesoftware.smackx.iot.discovery.element.IoTRemove;
import org.jivesoftware.smackx.iot.discovery.element.IoTRemoved;
import org.jivesoftware.smackx.iot.discovery.element.IoTUnregister;
import org.jivesoftware.smackx.iot.discovery.element.Tag;
import org.jivesoftware.smackx.iot.element.NodeInfo;
import org.jivesoftware.smackx.iot.provisioning.IoTProvisioningManager;

import org.jxmpp.jid.BareJid;
import org.jxmpp.jid.Jid;

/**
 * A manager for XEP-0347: Internet of Things - Discovery. Used to register and discover things.
 *
 * @author Florian Schmaus {@literal <flo@geekplace.eu>}
 * @see XEP-0347: Internet of Things - Discovery
 *
 */
public final class IoTDiscoveryManager extends Manager {

    private static final Logger LOGGER = Logger.getLogger(IoTDiscoveryManager.class.getName());

    private static final Map<XMPPConnection, IoTDiscoveryManager> INSTANCES = new WeakHashMap<>();

    // Ensure a IoTProvisioningManager exists for every connection.
    static {
        XMPPConnectionRegistry.addConnectionCreationListener(new ConnectionCreationListener() {
            @Override
            public void connectionCreated(XMPPConnection connection) {
                if (!IoTManager.isAutoEnableActive()) return;
                getInstanceFor(connection);
            }
        });
    }

    /**
     * Get the manger instance responsible for the given connection.
     *
     * @param connection the XMPP connection.
     * @return a manager instance.
     */
    public static synchronized IoTDiscoveryManager getInstanceFor(XMPPConnection connection) {
        IoTDiscoveryManager manager = INSTANCES.get(connection);
        if (manager == null) {
            manager = new IoTDiscoveryManager(connection);
            INSTANCES.put(connection, manager);
        }
        return manager;
    }

    private Jid preconfiguredRegistry;

    /**
     * A set of all registries we have interacted so far. {@link #isRegistry(BareJid)} uses this to
     * determine if the jid is a registry. Note that we currently do not record which thing
     * interacted with which registry. This allows any registry we have interacted so far with, to
     * send registry control stanzas about any other thing, and we would process them.
     */
    private final Set<Jid> usedRegistries = new HashSet<>();

    /**
     * Internal state of the things. Uses null for the single thing without node info attached.
     */
    private final Map<NodeInfo, ThingState> things = new HashMap<>();

    private IoTDiscoveryManager(XMPPConnection connection) {
        super(connection);

        connection.registerIQRequestHandler(
                        new AbstractIqRequestHandler(IoTClaimed.ELEMENT, IoTClaimed.NAMESPACE, IQ.Type.set, Mode.sync) {
                            @Override
                            public IQ handleIQRequest(IQ iqRequest) {
                                if (!isRegistry(iqRequest.getFrom())) {
                                    LOGGER.log(Level.SEVERE, "Received control stanza from non-registry entity: " + iqRequest);
                                    return null;
                                }

                                IoTClaimed iotClaimed = (IoTClaimed) iqRequest;
                                Jid owner = iotClaimed.getJid();
                                NodeInfo nodeInfo = iotClaimed.getNodeInfo();
                                // Update the state.
                                ThingState state = getStateFor(nodeInfo);
                                state.setOwner(owner.asBareJid());
                                LOGGER.info("Our thing got claimed by " + owner + ". " + iotClaimed);

                                IoTProvisioningManager iotProvisioningManager = IoTProvisioningManager.getInstanceFor(
                                                connection());
                                try {
                                    iotProvisioningManager.sendFriendshipRequest(owner.asBareJid());
                                }
                                catch (NotConnectedException | InterruptedException e) {
                                    LOGGER.log(Level.WARNING, "Could not friendship owner", e);
                                }

                                return IQ.createResultIQ(iqRequest);
                            }
                        });

        connection.registerIQRequestHandler(new AbstractIqRequestHandler(IoTDisowned.ELEMENT, IoTDisowned.NAMESPACE,
                        IQ.Type.set, Mode.sync) {

            @SuppressWarnings("ObjectToString")
            @Override
            public IQ handleIQRequest(IQ iqRequest) {
                if (!isRegistry(iqRequest.getFrom())) {
                    LOGGER.log(Level.SEVERE, "Received control stanza from non-registry entity: " + iqRequest);
                    return null;
                }

                IoTDisowned iotDisowned = (IoTDisowned) iqRequest;
                Jid from = iqRequest.getFrom();

                NodeInfo nodeInfo = iotDisowned.getNodeInfo();
                ThingState state = getStateFor(nodeInfo);
                if (!from.equals(state.getRegistry())) {
                    LOGGER.severe("Received <disowned/> for " + nodeInfo + " from " + from
                                    + " but this is not the registry " + state.getRegistry() + " of the thing.");
                    return null;
                }

                if (state.isOwned()) {
                    state.setUnowned();
                } else {
                    LOGGER.fine("Received <disowned/> for " + nodeInfo + " but thing was not owned.");
                }

                return IQ.createResultIQ(iqRequest);
            }
        });

        // XEP-0347 § 3.9 (ex28-29): <removed/>
        connection.registerIQRequestHandler(new AbstractIqRequestHandler(IoTRemoved.ELEMENT, IoTRemoved.NAMESPACE, IQ.Type.set, Mode.async) {
            @Override
            public IQ handleIQRequest(IQ iqRequest) {
                if (!isRegistry(iqRequest.getFrom())) {
                    LOGGER.log(Level.SEVERE, "Received control stanza from non-registry entity: " + iqRequest);
                    return null;
                }

                IoTRemoved iotRemoved = (IoTRemoved) iqRequest;

                ThingState state = getStateFor(iotRemoved.getNodeInfo());
                state.setRemoved();

                // Unfriend registry. "It does this, so the Thing can remove the friendship and stop any
                // meta data updates to the Registry."
                try {
                    IoTProvisioningManager.getInstanceFor(connection()).unfriend(iotRemoved.getFrom());
                }
                catch (NotConnectedException | InterruptedException e) {
                    LOGGER.log(Level.SEVERE, "Could not unfriend registry after <removed/>", e);
                }

                return IQ.createResultIQ(iqRequest);
            }
        });
    }

    /**
     * Try to find an XMPP IoT registry.
     *
     * @return the JID of a Thing Registry if one could be found, null otherwise.
     * @throws InterruptedException if the calling thread was interrupted.
     * @throws NotConnectedException if the XMPP connection is not connected.
     * @throws XMPPErrorException if there was an XMPP error returned.
     * @throws NoResponseException if there was no response from the remote entity.
     * @see XEP-0347 § 3.5 Finding Thing Registry
     */
    public Jid findRegistry()
                    throws NoResponseException, XMPPErrorException, NotConnectedException, InterruptedException {
        if (preconfiguredRegistry != null) {
            return preconfiguredRegistry;
        }

        final XMPPConnection connection = connection();
        ServiceDiscoveryManager sdm = ServiceDiscoveryManager.getInstanceFor(connection);
        List<DiscoverInfo> discoverInfos = sdm.findServicesDiscoverInfo(Constants.IOT_DISCOVERY_NAMESPACE, true, true);
        if (!discoverInfos.isEmpty()) {
            return discoverInfos.get(0).getFrom();
        }

        return null;
    }

    // Thing Registration - XEP-0347 § 3.6 - 3.8

    public ThingState registerThing(Thing thing)
                    throws NotConnectedException, InterruptedException, NoResponseException, XMPPErrorException, IoTClaimedException {
        Jid registry = findRegistry();
        return registerThing(registry, thing);
    }

    public ThingState registerThing(Jid registry, Thing thing)
                    throws NotConnectedException, InterruptedException, NoResponseException, XMPPErrorException, IoTClaimedException {
        final XMPPConnection connection = connection();
        IoTRegister iotRegister = new IoTRegister(thing.getMetaTags(), thing.getNodeInfo(), thing.isSelfOwened());
        iotRegister.setTo(registry);
        IQ result = connection.sendIqRequestAndWaitForResponse(iotRegister);
        if (result instanceof IoTClaimed) {
            IoTClaimed iotClaimedResult = (IoTClaimed) result;
            throw new IoTClaimedException(iotClaimedResult);
        }

        ThingState state = getStateFor(thing.getNodeInfo());
        state.setRegistry(registry.asBareJid());

        interactWithRegistry(registry);

        IoTDataManager.getInstanceFor(connection).installThing(thing);
        IoTControlManager.getInstanceFor(connection).installThing(thing);

        return state;
    }

    // Thing Claiming - XEP-0347 § 3.9

    public IoTClaimed claimThing(Collection<Tag> metaTags) throws NoResponseException, XMPPErrorException, NotConnectedException, InterruptedException {
        return claimThing(metaTags, true);
    }

    public IoTClaimed claimThing(Collection<Tag> metaTags, boolean publicThing) throws NoResponseException, XMPPErrorException, NotConnectedException, InterruptedException {
        Jid registry = findRegistry();
        return claimThing(registry, metaTags, publicThing);
    }

    /**
     * Claim a thing by providing a collection of meta tags. If the claim was successful, then a {@link IoTClaimed}
     * instance will be returned, which contains the XMPP address of the thing. Use {@link IoTClaimed#getJid()} to
     * retrieve this address.
     *
     * @param registry the registry use to claim the thing.
     * @param metaTags a collection of meta tags used to identify the thing.
     * @param publicThing if this is a public thing.
     * @return a {@link IoTClaimed} if successful.
     * @throws NoResponseException if there was no response from the remote entity.
     * @throws XMPPErrorException if there was an XMPP error returned.
     * @throws NotConnectedException if the XMPP connection is not connected.
     * @throws InterruptedException if the calling thread was interrupted.
     */
    public IoTClaimed claimThing(Jid registry, Collection<Tag> metaTags, boolean publicThing) throws NoResponseException, XMPPErrorException, NotConnectedException, InterruptedException {
        interactWithRegistry(registry);

        IoTMine iotMine = new IoTMine(metaTags, publicThing);
        iotMine.setTo(registry);
        IoTClaimed iotClaimed = connection().sendIqRequestAndWaitForResponse(iotMine);

        // The 'jid' attribute of the <claimed/> response now represents the XMPP address of the thing we just successfully claimed.
        Jid thing = iotClaimed.getJid();

        IoTProvisioningManager.getInstanceFor(connection()).sendFriendshipRequest(thing.asBareJid());

        return iotClaimed;
    }

    // Thing Removal - XEP-0347 § 3.10

    public void removeThing(BareJid thing)
                    throws NoResponseException, XMPPErrorException, NotConnectedException, InterruptedException {
        removeThing(thing, NodeInfo.EMPTY);
    }

    public void removeThing(BareJid thing, NodeInfo nodeInfo)
                    throws NoResponseException, XMPPErrorException, NotConnectedException, InterruptedException {
        Jid registry = findRegistry();
        removeThing(registry, thing, nodeInfo);
    }

    public void removeThing(Jid registry, BareJid thing, NodeInfo nodeInfo)
                    throws NoResponseException, XMPPErrorException, NotConnectedException, InterruptedException {
        interactWithRegistry(registry);

        IoTRemove iotRemove = new IoTRemove(thing, nodeInfo);
        iotRemove.setTo(registry);
        connection().sendIqRequestAndWaitForResponse(iotRemove);

        // We no not update the ThingState here, as this is done in the <removed/> IQ handler above.;
    }

    // Thing Unregistering - XEP-0347 § 3.16

    public void unregister()
                    throws NoResponseException, XMPPErrorException, NotConnectedException, InterruptedException {
        unregister(NodeInfo.EMPTY);
    }

    public void unregister(NodeInfo nodeInfo)
                    throws NoResponseException, XMPPErrorException, NotConnectedException, InterruptedException {
        Jid registry = findRegistry();
        unregister(registry, nodeInfo);
    }

    public void unregister(Jid registry, NodeInfo nodeInfo)
                    throws NoResponseException, XMPPErrorException, NotConnectedException, InterruptedException {
        interactWithRegistry(registry);

        IoTUnregister iotUnregister = new IoTUnregister(nodeInfo);
        iotUnregister.setTo(registry);
        connection().sendIqRequestAndWaitForResponse(iotUnregister);

        ThingState state = getStateFor(nodeInfo);
        state.setUnregistered();

        final XMPPConnection connection = connection();
        IoTDataManager.getInstanceFor(connection).uninstallThing(nodeInfo);
        IoTControlManager.getInstanceFor(connection).uninstallThing(nodeInfo);
    }

    // Thing Disowning - XEP-0347 § 3.17

    public void disownThing(Jid thing)
                    throws NoResponseException, XMPPErrorException, NotConnectedException, InterruptedException {
        disownThing(thing, NodeInfo.EMPTY);
    }

    public void disownThing(Jid thing, NodeInfo nodeInfo)
                    throws NoResponseException, XMPPErrorException, NotConnectedException, InterruptedException {
        Jid registry = findRegistry();
        disownThing(registry, thing, nodeInfo);
    }

    public void disownThing(Jid registry, Jid thing, NodeInfo nodeInfo)
                    throws NoResponseException, XMPPErrorException, NotConnectedException, InterruptedException {
        interactWithRegistry(registry);

        IoTDisown iotDisown = new IoTDisown(thing, nodeInfo);
        iotDisown.setTo(registry);
        connection().sendIqRequestAndWaitForResponse(iotDisown);
    }

    // Registry utility methods

    public boolean isRegistry(BareJid jid) throws NoResponseException, XMPPErrorException, NotConnectedException, InterruptedException {
        Objects.requireNonNull(jid, "JID argument must not be null");
        // At some point 'usedRegistries' will also contain the registry returned by findRegistry(), but since this is
        // not the case from the beginning, we perform findRegistry().equals(jid) too.
        Jid registry = findRegistry();
        if (jid.equals(registry)) {
            return true;
        }
        if (usedRegistries.contains(jid)) {
            return true;
        }
        return false;
    }

    public boolean isRegistry(Jid jid) {
        try {
            return isRegistry(jid.asBareJid());
        }
        catch (NoResponseException | XMPPErrorException | NotConnectedException
                        | InterruptedException e) {
            LOGGER.log(Level.WARNING, "Could not determine if " + jid + " is a registry", e);
            return false;
        }
    }

    private void interactWithRegistry(Jid registry) throws NotConnectedException, InterruptedException {
        boolean isNew = usedRegistries.add(registry);
        if (!isNew) {
            return;
        }
        IoTProvisioningManager iotProvisioningManager = IoTProvisioningManager.getInstanceFor(connection());
        iotProvisioningManager.sendFriendshipRequestIfRequired(registry.asBareJid());
    }

    public ThingState getStateFor(Thing thing) {
        return things.get(thing.getNodeInfo());
    }

    private ThingState getStateFor(NodeInfo nodeInfo) {
        ThingState state = things.get(nodeInfo);
        if (state == null) {
            state = new ThingState(nodeInfo);
            things.put(nodeInfo, state);
        }
        return state;
    }

}


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Ottobiano ist eine norditalienische Gemeinde (comune) mit  Einwohnern (Stand ) in der Provinz Pavia in der Lombardei. Die Gemeinde liegt etwa 23,5 Kilometer westsüdwestlich von Pavia in der Lomellina am Arbogna.

Der Name der Ortschaft leitete sich vom römischen Octavianus ab und scheint sich von dem Beinamen des römischen Kaisers Augustus abzuleiten. Auch wenn der Ort bereits vor 1000 nach Christus erwähnt wurde, tritt er als Lehen zu Pavia erst um 1250 auf.

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Institutions-Augmented Solow Model And Club Convergence
Tebaldi, Edinaldo and Mohan, Ramesh (2008): Institutions-Augmented Solow Model And Club Convergence.
Growth economists still face challenges and limitations to incorporate institutions into the standard growth framework. This article develops a simple augmented Solow growth model that accounts for the interactions between institutions and factor-productivity and examine the impacts of the quality of institutions on levels and growth rates of output. The institutions augmented growth model shows that differences in the quality of institutions preclude convergence and determine both the level and the growth rate of output per worker. The model also shows that poor institutions induce poverty traps. Furthermore, the income gap between rich and poor countries will increase if poor countries' institutions do not improve relative to their rich counterpart.
Solow Model, Institutions, Club Convergence, Poverty Traps
O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O4 - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity > O43 - Institutions and Growth
I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I3 - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty
Edinaldo Tebaldi
Acemoglu, D., S. Johnson, and J. Robinson, 2001, The Colonial Origins of Comparative Development: An Empirical Investigation, American Economic Review, 91 (5), 1369-1401.
Baldwin, J. and L. Zhengxi, 2002, Impediments to Advanced Technology Adoption for Canadian Manufacturers, Research Policy, 31(1): 1-18.
Brunetti, A., G. Kisunko, and B. Weder, 1997, Credibility of Rules and Economic Growth - Evidence from a World Wide Private Sector Survey, Background paper for the World Development Report 1997. Washington, DC. The World Bank.
Chong, A. and C. Calderón, 2000, On the Causality and Feedback Between Institutional Measures and Economic Growth. Economics and Politics, 12 (1): 69-81.
Fedderke, J., 2001, Growth and Institutions, Journal of International Development, 13: 645-670.
Gradstein, M., 2002, Rules, Stability and Growth, Journal of Economic Development, 67: 471-484.
Gradstein, M., 2004, Governance and Growth, Journal of Development Economics, 73: 505- 518.
Haucap, J. and C. Wey, 2004, Unionisation Structures and Innovation Incentives, Economic Journal, 114 (494): C149-65.
Huang, H. and C. Xu, 1999, Institutions, Innovations and Growth, American Economic Review, 89(2): 438-443.
Lambsdorff, Johan (1999) Corruption in Empirical Research - A Review, http://www.gwdg.de/~uwvw/Research_area/lambsdorff_eresearch.html.
Mauro, P., 1995, Corruption and Growth, Quarterly Journal of Economics, 110(3): 681-712.
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Wei, S-J., 2000, How Taxing is Corruption on International Investors? The Review of Economics and Statistics, 82(1), 1-11.


Billionaires and Bagmen is about how to make civil disobedience work so that we CAN take our lives back from the powers that be. It shows how a small town mobilizes to circumvent the current laws and force the government to do the will of the people, not just the billionaires who run everything and the bagmen–politicians/lobbyists–who do their bidding.
Entertaining but very real, this book exposes the politicians, agencies and others who work hard to make sure that people like Sean Cogan and his friends (and you and your friends) don't take matters into their own hands to rock the system that keeps them in control. That system is designed to see that those at the top always benefit the most and, up until now, no one has been able to threaten it in a way that works.
Sean and his group do not start out to create a revolution: they just want to take their lives back from of government that is out of control. But they end up waking the sleeping giant and leading a charge to make our government go back to its real purpose: to be Of, By and For the People!
Billionaires and Bagmen is a Blueprint for Change in America that every voter needs to read NOW!


High-quality wood robot collection designed for action-packed fun, just in time for Christmas. Play, transform and enjoy!
1,271 backers pledged CA$ 89,073 to help bring this project to life.
Introducing WooBots – a high-quality wood robot collection designed for action-packed fun, just in time for Christmas. Play, transform and enjoy!
They're new, they're full of energy and they're taking over the streets. The WooBots have hit the ground to change the game for everyone.
WooBot is a collection of premium wooden robots specially crafted to transform into different states in just a few seconds. Each character is totally unique in design, and the limits to creativity are endless. This is a toy for people of all ages, and one that will make the most amazing gift for Christmas this year.
Truck: This guy always knows where he's headed and is the one to lead the crew into battle. He becomes a sturdy truck in just a few seconds.
AutoBus: Big, robust and reliable, AutoBus is one of the bedrocks of the team who you'll always want on your side. He's always there with backup for the team.
Jet Fighter: They'll never stop this guy when he's in jet mode! He's aerodynamic in flight, and always ready for action on the ground.
All of the WooBots can turn into two different pre-determined forms, but what you do with them is really up to your imagination, making them not only a fun toy or a collector's item, but also a tool for developing creativity. And we're not just talking about little ones. the WooBots are just as much fun for grown ups too!
Why Did We Use Wood?
It all started from a piece of wood, why? Because gone are the days of cheap and nasty plastic toys. The wood we use is of the highest quality, making it durable for years to come.
We've spent a huge amount of time perfecting these toys, and though it wasn't an easy feat, we've created something we're very proud of.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. – After a full week of camp at the United States Olympic Training Center, the field of 36 collegiate athletes was cut to the final 12 for the 2017 USA Basketball Women's U23 National Team on Friday afternoon. Of those 12, Notre Dame's Arike Ogunbowale made the list, continuing the tradition of the Fighting Irish being well represented on the international scene.
"So proud of Arike," Karen and Kevin Keyes Head Women's Basketball Coach Muffet McGraw said. "She played well this summer and has worked really hard on her game. I'm glad she will get a chance to represent Notre Dame."
The Irish have now produced 21 selections for both Team USA and Canada, resulting in 32 medals, including 18 golds. Ogunbowale hopes to add to that legacy next week, when she travels across the globe to Tokyo, Japan for the Four Nations Tournament.
The event will include Team USA battling Australia August 12, Canada on August 13 and finally Japan on August 15 in a round robin tournament at the Katayanagi Arena.
Ogunbowale boasts the most gold medals on the U23 team with four, earning top finishes at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games (3×3), the 2014 FIBA U17 World Championship, the 2013 FIBA Americas U16 Championship and the 2013 FIBA 3×3 U18 World Championship. Ogunbowale also earned a silver medal at the FIBA 3×3 U18 World Championship in 2015.
Last season, Ogunbowale was a Naismith Trophy Top-30 finalist and the NCAA Lexington Regional MVP, while ranking 13th in the ACC in field goal percentage (.449) and fifth in total points (588).
The full list of U23 team members includes: Ariel Atkins (Texas/Duncanville, Texas); Monique Billings (UCLA/Corona, Calif.); Kalani Brown (Baylor/Slidell, La.); Jordin Canada (UCLA/Los Angeles, Calif.); Asia Durr (Louisville/ Douglasville, Ga.); Sabrina Ionescu (Oregon/Walnut Creek, Calif.); Brittany McPhee (Stanford/Normandy Park, Wash.); Kelsey Mitchell (Ohio State/Cincinnati, Ohio); Jamie Nared (Tennessee/Portland, Ore.); Arike Ogunbowale (Notre Dame/Milwaukee, Wis.); Mercedes Russell (Tennessee/Springfield, Ore.); and A'ja Wilson (South Carolina/Hopkins, S.C.).
Josh Bates joined Fighting Irish Media as associate athletics communications director in July of 2017, serving as the women's basketball and men's golf contact. Bates earned both his bachelor's and master's degree in sports management from the University of Illinois in 2011 and 2014. He also worked as a grad assistant at Illinois from 2012-14 and worked full-time at Tulane University from 2014-17.
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