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In the announcement, Google listed several devices that would be receiving the update; among them was the Nexus 6p. "Today, and over the next several weeks, the Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6p, Nexus 9, Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus Player, Pixel C and General Mobile 4G (Android One) will get an over the air (OTA) software update to Android 7.1.1 Nougat," Google wrote.
As per Google's post, Nexus 6p users should receive prompts for an OTA software update. For those who have not received the update, Android Central reported that users can potentially get Nougat 7.1.1 through the Android Beta program. Users simply go to the Android Beta program portal using their Nexus device, sign into their Google account that is linked to the handset, select the device under "Your eligible devices" and follow the prompts for an OTA update.
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Online marketers look for different ways to make money. Some may use tools such as social media or paid ads. However, we can all be sure of one thing that guarantees returns, emails. An email is a tool that works thoroughly on the conversion rate compared to other marketing channels. More than half of the persons who interact with your emails end up purchasing your products once you send them an email message. Additionally, any transactions that happen in an email are very powerful in terms of profit than other media.
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In case you want to build an email marketing plan that generates you money, follow the following steps.
There are many forms of emails that you can send to people. They can either be promotional emails, relational, or transactional emails. In promotional emails, you inform your subscribers on what you sell and the offers available. For relational emails, someone should keep their promises such as a weekly newsletter. The actions of a subscriber determine transactional emails. You can respond by having a sign-up confirmation email, welcoming messages or purchase confirmations.
When people create emails, they consider doing it way before they decide on what to sell to their customers. Nevertheless, if you have already listed the items you wish to sell, this step is not for you. Always ensure that you have a digital or physical product to market before setting up your email. The possibility of making money without actual products is practically impossible. In case you are wondering about what to sell, you can choose from online courses, eBooks, or classes.
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Home News BT engineer sacked for calling female motorist 'silly cow' in road rage drama
BT engineer sacked for calling female motorist 'silly cow' in road rage drama
The stunned woman made a complaint to Openreach about BT engineer Colin Aldred's behavior and it turned out he had already been given a written warning over his 'road rage' previously.
Colin Aldred was driving his work BT Openreach van when he had a near miss (stock image) (
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A BT engineer was sacked after calling a female motorist a "silly cow" and "squaring up to her" during a road rage incident, a court heard.
Colin Aldred, from the North West, was driving his work BT Openreach van when he had a near miss which resulted in him shouting a "torrent of foul language" at the woman.
Mr Aldred then got out of his car and the woman said he "squared up to me in quite an aggressive manner".
The stunned woman made a complaint to Openreach about Aldred's behavior and it turned out he had already been given a written warning by BT over his road rage previously.
Mr Aldred, a customer service engineer, worked for Openreach from April 2007 until April 2020. As part of his job he attended yearly training about how to treat the public with respect.
In a previous incident, he got out of his car at a KFC drive-thru and "aggressively" charged at an NHS doctor.
The stunned woman made a complaint to Openreach about Mr Aldred's behavior (stock image)
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He then went to verbally abuse the female driver and after being investigated he was later sacked and told his bosses to "stick my job up your arse".
However, after disagreeing with his sacking, Mr Aldred sued Openreach over his sacking, where a judge ruled there was "absolutely no excuse" in abusing the woman and that the engineer was lucky to "keep his job for so long".
Due to a fault in Openreach's sacking procedure, Mr Aldred won one claim of unfair dismissal on a technicality but he wasn't awarded any compensation.
The company is part of BT and is responsible for maintaining telephone lines which connect British homes and businesses to the national broadband and telephone network.
Manchester Employment Tribunal heard complaints were made about Aldred in February 2017 when an Openreach customer complained about him.
In October 2017, at Penketh telephone exchange, Cheshire, Aldred angrily swore at a staff member.
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A tribunal report said: "Aldred told the tribunal that he was desperate for the toilet that day and had in fact soiled himself and in frustration had sworn at the member of staff.
"The [staff member]who had refused Aldred access, had done so because he had not provided the correct security pass."
In October 2018, there were concerns about Aldred's behavior as was found to have been rude at a doctor.
The report said: "A member of the public who was a medical doctor in the NHS complained to Openreach about the behavior of Aldred.
"He gave a detailed account explaining that Aldred was behind the doctor at the drive-through when he beeped the horn of his vehicle and shouted expletives including 'I haven't got all fucking day'.
"When the doctor asked the claimant to stop, he alleged the claimant became more aggressive.
"The doctor got out of his vehicle to take a photograph of the number plate of Aldred's vehicle.
"He said Aldred then exited his vehicle and aggressively advanced toward the doctor shouting that if he had a problem, he should square up to him face to face.
"The doctor had a young child in the front seat of the vehicle who was becoming distressed."
In that instance, Mr Aldred was suspended and given a written warning, admitting that he shouted "I only have 45 minutes for lunch."
And in December 2019 he verbally abused the female driver, with the report saying: "The member of the alleged public Aldred had been traveling at speed and almost 'ripped off my door'.
"She admitted she had not seen the van coming around the corner.
"She put her hand up to apologize to the driver and was rewarded with a 'torrent of foul language being shouted at me through the window'.
"She then said that she walked around the corner to where the vehicle was parked, and a middle-aged man got out and began to 'square up to me in quite an aggressive manner'.
"She admitted to swearing at him in response to his manner."
The court heard how Colin Aldred had reported the near miss but did not tell his boss about his offensive remark. He later admitted calling the woman a "silly cow" but denied confronting her.
He was later sacked in April 2020 but claimed it was "unfair" at court.
Employment Judge Katherine Ross said: "Even if he felt frustrated, Aldred should not have used offensive language in those circumstances.
"There is absolutely no excuse for it. We find Aldred was 100 per cent to blame.
"We have had regard to the evidence which shows that he had been involved in a series of incidents during the course of his employment where he had behaved offensively towards members of the public, another employee and his manager.
"A disinterested observer might consider that Aldred had been fortunate to keep his job for so long."
Judge Ross said his dismissal was a "reasonable response" by Openreach. However, Aldred's claim of unfair dismissal succeeded as he was not given a recording of a witness statement before he was sacked.
His compensation was reduced by 100 per cent as the judge ruled he would have been sacked even if correct procedures were followed.
Mr Aldred also brought claims of disability discrimination and harassment against his employer, alleging that he was discriminated against on grounds of his "stress and anxiety". However, his claims of him were thrown out.
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Baltimore, December 20, 2010—Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) is extremely disappointed with the failure of the Senate to advance the DREAM Act on December 18, 2010. Although 55 Senators voted to advance the bill, 60 votes were needed to reach a final vote to approve the legislation.
The DREAM Act is bipartisan legislation that has been introduced in every legislative session since 2001. The bill would allow undocumented students who were brought to the United States as children, who are long-term U.S.residents, and have good moral character to become lawful permanent residents provided that they attend college or serve in the U.S. military for two years.
On Wednesday, December 8, 2010, while more than 40 Lutheran leaders were on Capitol Hill visiting members of Congress, the House of Representatives passed the DREAM Act with a bipartisan vote of 216-198. Last weekend a bipartisan majority of Senators voted in favor of advancing the bill, but it was not enough to overcome the filibuster.
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Add onions, carrots and radishes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook for another minute. Season with salt and pepper.
Add soy sauce and wine, stock or water. Bring to a boil, return veal to pot and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring once or twice, until veal is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Stir in the bok choy, cover and cook until the leaves are wilted but stems still have some crunch, about 5 minutes.
Stir in snow peas and simmer until they turn bright green, about 3 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, drizzle with sesame oil and serve.


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WASHINGTON – The White House said on Friday it would refuse to take part in hearings in the U.S. House of Representatives set for next week that will consider what articles of impeachment to bring against President Donald Trump.
In a letter to Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, White House counsel Pat Cipollone called the Democrats' impeachment inquiry "completely baseless" and said that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had ordered Democrats to proceed with articles of impeachment "before your committee has heard a single shred of evidence."
"We don't see any reason to participate because the process is unfair," said a senior administration official, speaking on condition of anonymity. "We haven't been given any fair opportunity to participate. The speaker has already announced the predetermined result and they will not give us the ability to call any witnesses."
Nadler rejected that criticism and expressed disappointment, saying in a statement: "The American people deserve answers from President Trump."
Pelosi on Thursday asked the Judiciary Committee to draw up articles of impeachment — formal charges — against the Republican president. The committee could draft and recommend the articles by next Thursday and the full Democratic-led House could vote on them by Christmas, imperiling Trump's presidency as his 2020 re-election campaign looms.
Pelosi in September launched the impeachment inquiry into Trump's request that Ukraine investigate former Vice President Joe Biden, a leading contender for the Democratic nomination to face the president in the 2020 U.S. election.
"House Democrats have wasted enough of America's time with this charade," Cipollone's letter said. "You should end this inquiry now and not waste even more time with additional hearings."
He quoted Trump as saying, "If you are going to impeach me, do it now, fast, so we can have a fair trial in the Senate, and so that our country can get back to business."
Trump has made clear his lawyers will present a defense in the Republican-controlled Senate, where he believes he will receive fair treatment.
Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee, who had also faced a Friday deadline to identify witnesses they want to call before the panel, submitted a list of eight, including Biden's son, Hunter, the anonymous whistleblower whose complaint sparked the impeachment inquiry and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, who led the Ukraine probe.
House Republicans had already sought testimony before the Intelligence Committee from three people on the list — the whistleblower, Hunter Biden and Biden's former business associate Devon Archer. But they were turned down by Schiff and will likely receive the same response from Nadler, a Democrat.
Though Nadler did not immediately respond to the Republican witness requests, he said of Trump's refusal to participate: "Having declined this opportunity, he cannot claim that the process is unfair. The President's failure will not prevent us from carrying out our solemn constitutional duty."
Nadler had given Trump until 5 p.m. on Friday to decide whether he or his legal counsel would participate in upcoming committee proceedings.
Trump, who denied any wrongdoing, thus far has refused to cooperate with the inquiry and ordered current and former administration officials not to testify or provide documents.
Nadler has scheduled a committee hearing for Monday. His committee is responsible for drafting articles of impeachment and would have to approve them before sending them to the full House for a vote.
Passage of formal charges would lead to a trial in the Republican-led Senate on whether to remove Trump from office. Senate Republicans have given little indication they would support Trump's removal.
Pelosi accused Trump of abusing his power by asking a foreign government to interfere in an American election for his own political benefit at the expense of U.S. national security. The articles of impeachment could include abuse of power, bribery, obstruction of Congress and obstruction of justice.
Republicans accuse Democrats of conducting a politically motivated witch hunt aimed at ousting Trump using an unfair impeachment process.
The probe is focusing on a July 25 telephone call in which Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to open an investigation into Biden and his son Hunter, and into a discredited theory promoted by Trump and his allies that Ukraine, not Russia, meddled in the 2016 U.S. election.
Hunter Biden joined the board of Ukrainian energy company Burisma while his father was vice president. Trump has accused the Bidens of corruption. They have denied wrongdoing and the allegations have not been substantiated.
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Trump is the fourth U.S. president to face impeachment proceedings. None were removed from office, although Richard Nixon resigned as he faced almost certain impeachment in 1974 over the Watergate scandal.
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Tarek El Moussa is one of the highest paid Reality-TV show personalities, who grabbed the attention of millions with his performance in Flip or Flop. As a matter of fact that his estranged wife, Christina Haack also came to prominence from the same show and became one of the richest actresses in the U.S.
Do you know? Moussa gifted an 8.08 carat emerald cut diamond to his partner-turned fiancee, Heather Rae Young, an actress in August 2019. The most highlighted fact is Young's fans on Instagram gone crazy with the precious present worth $180,000.
How Much is Tarek El Moussa's Net Worth as of 2021?
40-years-old, Moussa maintains an impressive net worth of $10 Million as of 2021. He currently earns $40,000 per episode and $600,000 yearly from HGTV's popular show, Flip or Flop since 2013. During the starting of the show, he used to get paid $10,000 for an episode.
Just in a similar hand, Moussa's ex-wife, Christina Haack used to earn $10,000 in the early seasons of Flip or Flop on HGTV. Later, her paycheque increased upto $40,000 due to her popularity.
Tarek El Moussa with his ex-wife, Christina Haack and their two children, Taylor El Moussa and Brayden El Moussa
Ex-wife of Ant Anstead, Christina is now running her own show on HGTV since 2019 and her per episode salary is now $50,000. Reportedly, she boasts a whopping net worth of $25 Million in 2021, which is slightly bigger than Moussa's fiancee, Young's net worth.
Moussa & His Fiancee, Young Bought a New House in Newport Beach
Father of Brayden El Moussa and Taylor El Moussa, Tarek purchased a new beachside fixer-upper house in Newport Beach, California. The price of their lavish accommodation is $3.125 Million, which is based on 3,000 square feet.
Tarek El Moussa and his fiancee, Heather Rae Young relaxing in their new beachside fixer-upper house in Newport Beach, CA
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El Moussa and his fiancee, Young also owns a rental apartment for $15,000 monthly for their family dining time. Prior to buying the flat, Moussa used to live in a four-bedroom house worth $2.7 Million in Costa Mesa, California, which he named "dadchelor".
Tarek El Moussa and his fiancee, Heather Rae Young bought a new fixer-upper side house for $3.125 Million in Newport Beach, CA
Back in 2013, El Moussa and his ex-wife, Christina bought a luxurious mansion for $2 Million but, they renovated their home spending $1.5 Million. However, they sold their 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathroom with oasis backyard and dining area, pool and fireplace for $2,995,000.
Tarek El Moussa with his two children, Taylor El Moussa and Brayden El Moussa alongside his fiancee, Heather Rae Young
Source: Instagram @therealtarekelmoussa
What's more to this? El Mousa bought his first home at the age of 21 in Orange County, California. The price of the house was $400,000 at the time of buying, which increased upto $800,000 when he listed it upon sale.
Tarek El Moussa's Expensive Car Collection
Long Beach, California native, El Moussa has a great taste of expensive cars so far. He initially learned to drive 1994 Toyota 4Runner so that his parents gifted him his first car, Toyota T100 truck on his 19th birthday.
El Moussa then purchased his first car, 1985 Buick Park Avenue after he started earning by himself. His favorite road trip is from Orange County to Mammoth, California on his self-owned vehicle.
Tarek El Moussa with his lavish car collection, which include a 2017 Jeep Wrangler, 2011 Lamborghini and 2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter
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Ex-boyfriend of Alyssa Logan, El Moussa now regularly drives a 2014 GMC Sierra Denali car, which he gave 10 out of 10 ratings. He also a 2017 Jeep Wrangler, 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo, and 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Owns a Million Dollar Yacht Called Bad Decisions!
Ex-husband of Christina Haack, El Moussa owns a lavish yacht worth $1 Million, which he named Bad Decisions. The reason behind naming his houseboat, Bad Decisions came out when he and his estranged marital partner, Christina separated.
Nonetheless, the million dollar houseboat is also good luck because it played role in the first meeting of El Moussa and his fiancee. They had first encounter while they were on boat in Newport Beach, California in August 2019.
Tarek El Moussa's Bad Decisions yacht played a good and bad role in his life
At the time of El Moussa and his fiancee Young's first meeting, their first conversation was like, "His boat was parked next to the boat I was on," said by her on Netflix's Selling Sunset. And her friend just happened to be on his yacht.
Young jumped into El Moussa's boat and recounted him when he turned around. During that situation, he was like, "Hi, I'm Tarek," she said. Since then, they were just like texting each other and stayed in touch. Later, they realized they are meant to be.
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From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This simple recipe was adapted from one created in the test kitchens of the Hershey Chocolate Company. It came my way as the result of some volunteer activity I was involved in a few years ago. The adaption was develop for a fundraiser, specifically an ice cream social, to which the immediate world had been invited. It was expected to be a huge affair and to assist in cost containment, twenty women were each asked to make a triple batch of the hot fudge sauce featured here today. The plan, of course, was an attempt at quality control and mess containment and it worked pretty well. On the appointed afternoon, approximately 60 quarts of sauce were reheated and served with hot fudge sundaes and banana splits. Despite a volume of hot fudge the size of a rogue wave, the organizers of the event ran shy and had to make a frantic scramble to find enough commercial syrup to assure everyone would get what they paid for. Sticking with my nautical allusions, I can tell you they raised a boat load of cash that day and those of us who made the sauce inherited a nice recipe to keep our dessert collections afloat. I promise you the sauce is better than my humor and I hope you will try it. I also hope you will put your own mark on the recipe. I use a top quality cocoa powder and hazelnut extract when I make this for my family, but bittersweet chocolate and almond extract would also work well. The sauce is best served warm and it will keep for up to a month in the refrigerator. Here's the recipe.
Combine sugar, cocoa, flour, and salt in saucepan. Add cream, water, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boiling. Cook 5 minutes longer. Remove hot fudge sauce from heat, cool, then stir in vanilla. Yield: 3-1/2 cups.


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Q: Conigure Linux server to do lawful interception I have a server that makes the routing for my LAN (Linux, CentOS). I would like to have on it the possibility of lawful interception: I want to be able to see all network traffic that was done from my LAN (date, MAC, source IP, destination IP, protocols, ports, and some other stuff related to network connections). Is that already implemented in linux, or do I need to write my own software?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

A: If you really want to see all the traffic on the network, there is really no substitute for a packet sniffer, such as tcpdump. That will record the full contents of every packet according to the rules you've specified, and can log it to a file.
You'll also need a lot of disk space, depending on how much traffic passes through and how much you want to keep.
If you're just interested in logging the start times of connections, and keeping it for a long time, it's probably better to take the approach of logging on firewall rules being hit.

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Following the first term students will do a six-week internship ideally at a Global Union Federation or an institution that is concerned with matters of the International Trade Union movement, Most of these organisations are located in Geneva or Brussels. The internships are an integrated and obligatory part of the Masters programme. They offer unique insights into the work and activities of the ILO, international trade union organisations, labour related research foundations, German trade unions or works councils of German based transnational companies.
During the internship the students will work on specially assigned projects, that are part of the global activities of the hosting organisations. At the end of the internship they will be requested to write an analytical report that will be assessed by the universities.
The internship also offers the opportunity for the students to identify relevant topics for the global labour movement that might be further elaborated in the final Master thesis students have to write to complete the programme.
In addition to the internship possibilities advised by the programme, students may propose internships of their own choice, if the suggested institution is able to provide the necessary supervision and guidance to do an equivalent internship.
Detailed information on how to organize and secure an internship placement will be provided by the coordination of the Masters programme.
Due to the heterogeneity of the student group, special emphasis is laid upon student advice and conflict management. Within the concept of student advice, both universities will offer the students guidance and advice on the processes of registering within the universities, accommodation, health insurance, visa support, mobility, information support, body system for social life, scientific support (e.g. e-mail account, access to computers, access to libraries, language courses etc.), child care.
Tools for conflict management anticipate that due to the heterogeneity of the student group, efficient means to solve possible conflicts have to be established. Here, emphasis is put on dealing with the different cultures and gender aspects. To anticipate possible conflicts between students and staff, and among the students themselves, measures for active participation will be installed. The programme co-ordinators at both universities will be supportive in problem-solving. In addition, students will elect a spokesperson who will work as facilitator between the different conflict partners. This elected representative will also participate in the evaluation board of the course.
Peer review by members of the academic board. Peer review as a means of quality assessment will address the academic staff, the students and the external partners, e.g. course providers from the trade unions.
An alumni network will also allow provide an assessment of the extent to which participants continue to work with trade unions or the degree to which they are maintaining their links to the labour movement, in cases where participants have taken up other employ ment opportunities in the public or private sector.
The results from quality assessment will be documented and discussed by the Academic Advisory Board. This Board will develop recommendations for improvement and implementation.
The concept behind this seminar is to actively involve the students who come from different trade union backgrounds, and disciplinary and professional fields. The seminar aims to bring together these different experiences and provide an open space to address specific challenges and questions of the trade union movement from multiple perspectives. In group projects the participants develop their own curriculum of topics around the labour movement which are then presented and discussed throughout the seminar.
Additionally a variety of experts from the trade union movement and also reseachers of the trade union movement are invited for guest talks in their fields of expertise. These guest talks mainly deal with issues of International Trade Unionism and the question of International Organizing of the Labour Movement.
The Universities will organise several excursions to trade unions and economic and political institutions in Germany. All excursions will be accompanied by faculty members. Guided Tours will be held in English as will the talks and discussions.
The students will visit an automobile plant with approx. 16,000 workers and learn about its structure and organisation. Additionally, they will have a meeting with members of the works council to learn about the German Codetermination System and to discuss specific aspects of it with regards to the labour movement.
The students will discuss with union representatives strategies concerning transnational corporations, and will learn about the functions of a headquarter, particularly the international department.
The students will discuss with union representatives strategies concerning transnational corporations and will learn about the functions of a headquarter, particularly the international department.
The students will meet representatives from the German Parliament for discussions and visit the "Reichstag building".
Tutors provide a first-line counselling service but also offer academic advice and guidance to students on their progress through the degree and appropriate modular choices. They also assist by giving diagnostic help regarding both the English language and study skills. The tutorials are intended to improve students' awareness of their strengths and weaknesses and help develop independent learning skills by fostering awareness of how they can help themselves better on their next assignment.


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Blockchain Technology Adopted for Land Record, Nasdaq Overstock Already Participating
Blockchain technology has become prevalent in a lot of sectors in the world. The technology has become a force to reckon with.
Ifeanyi December 25, 2018
Latest is the installation of land records on the technology. Since its inception, blockchain technology has consistently improved. It has transited into a serious point of discussion in almost every market segment. The integration of this technology has already happened in different enterprises.
Blockchain Prospects In Land Recording
A lot of institutions have been investing in research, in the technology. Several breakthrough dApps are gaining dominance with full-blown velocity in usage. Carrying out land records with blockchain technology makes the entire storage of details inalterable.
Thus, when any change takes place, it is noted and recorded with the time stamps. Afterward, a change of ownership is immediately filed. Due to this, any manipulation in the records can be easily tracked down with an adequate study of the forensics.
The application of the technology brings down the cost and inefficiencies in land record management. Simply because it's a public ledger system, every record on the block can be validated.
Also, the register can be maintained more reliably. The owner of the record will also own a private key to carrying out transfers, mortgages, lease and a range of other functions.
Government Adoption
A number of state governments have introduced blockchain technology into their systems. Some nations are already creating links between their departments to organize the land records. The use of blockchain technology can bring down the level of corruption and citizens will be more confident about land ownership.
The Governments across Europe have already included the tech in their land records maintenance platforms. The integration of this technology can instigate change the way commercial real estate deals accomplish. It makes use of distributed ledger which creates a lot of trust in the technology.
There are also immense administrative benefits when including this technology. Majority of the land records maintains at the municipal level on paper. However, some transfer to digital documentation.
Nasdaq and Medici Land Governance
Nasdaq Overstock announced that Medici Land Governance, its blockchain subsidiary focused on land administration has reached a deal. This deal is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Teton County, Wyoming. It will develop a blockchain land records and information platform in 2019.
Medici Land Governance (MLG) and Teton County expect to work together to create and implement the software need for the county. It also expects to transfer and display information from its current land and property titling system to the new blockchain system.
What is your take on blockchain technology in land records? You can share your opinion on this topic and lots more on our Twitter and Telegram pages.
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Are the band sending out their new record to fans already?
Brand New fans have reported receiving a mysterious CD in the post, which some are speculating is the band's new album.
Earlier this week (August 15), the Long Island group announced the release of their long-awaited fifth album.
A "very limited" vinyl pre-order quickly sold out, but no details such as tracklisting or album title have been confirmed. A fixed release date wasn't announced either, with a tweet from the band's account just stating the pre-orders would ship in October.
Now, fans who purchased a vinyl via the pre-order system have received a one-track, 61-minute long CD in the post.
As Brooklyn Vegan reports, a Reddit user claims the single track is called '44.5902N104.7146W' – the co-ordinates for the Devil's Tower national monument in Wyoming.
Fans are also claiming the record is called 'Science Fiction' and, when playing the tracks for Shazam, it brings up song names like 'Out Of Mana', 'In The Water', 'Desert', '451', and 'No Control'.
Brand New haven't released a studio album since 2009's 'Daisy'.


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Please join artist Assaf Gruber for an in-depth presentation of Transient Witness, currently on view at the Center. The video – which was commissioned by Haus der Kulturen der Welt in Berlin and the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (Germany), Krieg in Hasselt (Belgium), the Botín Foundation in Santander (Spain), CCA Tel Aviv-Yafo, Outset Contemporary Art Fund (Israel) and Artis – continues Gruber's interest in the interplay between the ideologies of individuals and their personal biographies.
The event will be held in Hebrew.
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package controller

import (
	ficV1 "github.com/F5Networks/f5-ipam-controller/pkg/ipamapis/apis/fic/v1"
	cisapiv1 "github.com/F5Networks/k8s-bigip-ctlr/config/apis/cis/v1"
	crdfake "github.com/F5Networks/k8s-bigip-ctlr/config/client/clientset/versioned/fake"
	"github.com/F5Networks/k8s-bigip-ctlr/pkg/test"
	. "github.com/onsi/ginkgo"
	. "github.com/onsi/gomega"
	routeapi "github.com/openshift/api/route/v1"
	v1 "k8s.io/api/core/v1"
	metav1 "k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/apis/meta/v1"
	k8sfake "k8s.io/client-go/kubernetes/fake"
	"k8s.io/client-go/util/workqueue"
)

var _ = Describe("Informers Tests", func() {
	var mockCtlr *mockController
	namespace := "default"

	BeforeEach(func() {
		mockCtlr = newMockController()
	})

	Describe("Custom Resource Informers", func() {
		BeforeEach(func() {
			mockCtlr.mode = CustomResourceMode
			mockCtlr.namespaces = make(map[string]bool)
			mockCtlr.namespaces["default"] = true
			mockCtlr.kubeCRClient = crdfake.NewSimpleClientset()
			mockCtlr.kubeClient = k8sfake.NewSimpleClientset()
			mockCtlr.crInformers = make(map[string]*CRInformer)
			mockCtlr.nsInformers = make(map[string]*NSInformer)
			mockCtlr.comInformers = make(map[string]*CommonInformer)
			mockCtlr.customResourceSelector, _ = createLabelSelector(DefaultCustomResourceLabel)
		})
		It("Resource Informers", func() {
			err := mockCtlr.addNamespacedInformers(namespace, false)
			Expect(err).To(BeNil(), "Informers Creation Failed")

			crInf, found := mockCtlr.getNamespacedCRInformer(namespace)
			Expect(crInf).ToNot(BeNil(), "Finding Informer Failed")
			Expect(found).To(BeTrue(), "Finding Informer Failed")
		})

		It("Namespace Informer", func() {
			namespaceSelector, err := createLabelSelector("app=test")
			Expect(namespaceSelector).ToNot(BeNil(), "Failed to Create Label Selector")
			Expect(err).To(BeNil(), "Failed to Create Label Selector")
			err = mockCtlr.createNamespaceLabeledInformer("app=test")
			Expect(err).To(BeNil(), "Failed to Create Namespace Informer")
		})
	})

	Describe("Custom Resource Queueing", func() {
		BeforeEach(func() {
			mockCtlr.mode = CustomResourceMode
			mockCtlr.resourceQueue = workqueue.NewNamedRateLimitingQueue(
				workqueue.DefaultControllerRateLimiter(), "custom-resource-controller")

		})
		AfterEach(func() {
			mockCtlr.resourceQueue.ShutDown()
		})
		It("VirtualServer", func() {
			vs := test.NewVirtualServer(
				"SampleVS",
				namespace,
				cisapiv1.VirtualServerSpec{
					Host:                 "test.com",
					VirtualServerAddress: "1.2.3.4",
				})
			mockCtlr.enqueueVirtualServer(vs)
			key, quit := mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue New VS Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue New VS  Failed")

			newVS := test.NewVirtualServer(
				"SampleVS",
				namespace,
				cisapiv1.VirtualServerSpec{
					Host:                 "test.com",
					VirtualServerAddress: "1.2.3.5",
				})
			mockCtlr.enqueueUpdatedVirtualServer(vs, newVS)
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Updated VS Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Updated VS  Failed")
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Updated VS Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Updated VS  Failed")

			mockCtlr.enqueueDeletedVirtualServer(newVS)
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Deleted VS Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Deleted VS  Failed")

			// Check if correct event in set while enqueuing vs
			// Create updated VS CR
			updatedVS1 := test.NewVirtualServer(
				"SampleVS",
				namespace,
				cisapiv1.VirtualServerSpec{
					Host:                 "test.com",
					VirtualServerAddress: "1.2.3.5",
					SNAT:                 "none",
				})
			mockCtlr.enqueueUpdatedVirtualServer(newVS, updatedVS1)
			// With a change of snat in VS CR, an update event should be enqueued
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Updated VS Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Updated VS  Failed")
			rKey := key.(*rqKey)
			Expect(rKey).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Updated VS Failed")
			Expect(rKey.event).To(Equal(Update), "Incorrect event set")

			// When VirtualServerAddress is updated then it should enqueue both delete & create events
			updatedVS2 := test.NewVirtualServer(
				"SampleVS",
				namespace,
				cisapiv1.VirtualServerSpec{
					Host:                 "test.com",
					VirtualServerAddress: "5.6.7.8",
					SNAT:                 "none",
				})
			mockCtlr.enqueueUpdatedVirtualServer(updatedVS1, updatedVS2)
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			// Delete event
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Updated VS Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Updated VS  Failed")
			rKey = key.(*rqKey)
			Expect(rKey).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Updated VS Failed")
			Expect(rKey.event).To(Equal(Delete), "Incorrect event set")
			// Create event
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Updated VS Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Updated VS  Failed")
			rKey = key.(*rqKey)
			Expect(rKey).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Updated VS Failed")
			Expect(rKey.event).To(Equal(Create), "Incorrect event set")

		})

		It("TLS Profile", func() {
			tlsp := test.NewTLSProfile(
				"SampleTLS",
				namespace,
				cisapiv1.TLSProfileSpec{
					Hosts: []string{"test.com", "prod.com"},
					TLS: cisapiv1.TLS{
						Termination: "edge",
						ClientSSL:   "2359qhfniqlur89phuf;rhfi",
					},
				})
			mockCtlr.enqueueTLSProfile(tlsp, Create)
			key, quit := mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue TLS Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue TLS  Failed")
		})

		It("TransportServer", func() {
			ts := test.NewTransportServer(
				"SampleTS",
				namespace,
				cisapiv1.TransportServerSpec{
					SNAT:                 "auto",
					VirtualServerAddress: "1.2.3.4",
				})
			mockCtlr.enqueueTransportServer(ts)
			key, quit := mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue New TS Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue New TS  Failed")

			newTS := test.NewTransportServer(
				"SampleTS",
				namespace,
				cisapiv1.TransportServerSpec{
					SNAT:                 "auto",
					VirtualServerAddress: "1.2.3.5",
				})
			mockCtlr.enqueueUpdatedTransportServer(ts, newTS)
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Updated TS Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Updated TS  Failed")
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Updated TS Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Updated TS  Failed")

			mockCtlr.enqueueDeletedTransportServer(newTS)
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Deleted TS Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Deleted TS  Failed")
		})

		It("IngressLink", func() {
			label1 := make(map[string]string)
			label1["app"] = "ingresslink"

			selctor := &metav1.LabelSelector{
				MatchLabels: label1,
			}

			iRules := []string{"dummyiRule"}
			il := test.NewIngressLink(
				"SampleIL",
				namespace,
				"1",
				cisapiv1.IngressLinkSpec{
					VirtualServerAddress: "1.2.3.4",
					Selector:             selctor,
					IRules:               iRules,
				},
			)
			mockCtlr.enqueueIngressLink(il)
			key, quit := mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue New IL Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue New IL  Failed")

			newIL := test.NewIngressLink(
				"SampleIL",
				namespace,
				"1",
				cisapiv1.IngressLinkSpec{
					VirtualServerAddress: "1.2.3.5",
					Selector:             selctor,
					IRules:               iRules,
				},
			)
			mockCtlr.enqueueUpdatedIngressLink(il, newIL)
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Updated IL Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Updated IL  Failed")
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Updated IL Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Updated IL  Failed")

			mockCtlr.enqueueDeletedIngressLink(newIL)
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Deleted IL Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Deleted IL  Failed")
		})

		It("ExternalDNS", func() {
			edns := test.NewExternalDNS(
				"SampleEDNS",
				namespace,
				cisapiv1.ExternalDNSSpec{
					DomainName:        "test.com",
					LoadBalanceMethod: "round-robin",
				})
			mockCtlr.enqueueExternalDNS(edns)
			key, quit := mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue New EDNS Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue New EDNS  Failed")

			newEDNS := test.NewExternalDNS(
				"SampleEDNS",
				namespace,
				cisapiv1.ExternalDNSSpec{
					DomainName:        "prod.com",
					LoadBalanceMethod: "round-robin",
				})
			mockCtlr.enqueueUpdatedExternalDNS(edns, newEDNS)
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Updated EDNS Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Updated EDNS  Failed")
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Updated EDNS Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Updated EDNS  Failed")

			mockCtlr.enqueueDeletedExternalDNS(newEDNS)
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Deleted EDNS Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Deleted EDNS  Failed")
		})

		It("Policy", func() {
			plc := test.NewPolicy(
				"SamplePolicy",
				namespace,
				cisapiv1.PolicySpec{})
			mockCtlr.enqueuePolicy(plc, Create)
			key, quit := mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue New Policy Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue New Policy  Failed")

			newPlc := test.NewPolicy(
				"SamplePolicy2",
				namespace,
				cisapiv1.PolicySpec{})
			mockCtlr.enqueueDeletedPolicy(newPlc)
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Updated Policy Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Updated Policy  Failed")
		})

		It("Service", func() {
			svc := test.NewService(
				"SampleSVC",
				"1",
				namespace,
				v1.ServiceTypeLoadBalancer,
				nil,
			)
			mockCtlr.enqueueService(svc)
			key, quit := mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue New Service Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue New Service  Failed")

			newSVC := test.NewService(
				"SampleSVC",
				"2",
				namespace,
				v1.ServiceTypeNodePort,
				nil,
			)
			mockCtlr.enqueueUpdatedService(svc, newSVC)
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Updated Service Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Updated Service  Failed")
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Updated Service Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Updated Service  Failed")

			mockCtlr.enqueueDeletedService(newSVC)
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Deleted Service Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Deleted Service  Failed")
		})

		It("Endpoints", func() {
			eps := test.NewEndpoints(
				"SampleSVC",
				"1",
				"worker1",
				namespace,
				[]string{"10.20.30.40"},
				nil,
				[]v1.EndpointPort{
					{
						Name: "port1",
						Port: 80,
					},
				},
			)
			mockCtlr.enqueueEndpoints(eps, Create)
			key, quit := mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue New Endpoints Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue New Endpoints  Failed")
		})

		It("Pod", func() {
			label1 := make(map[string]string)
			label1["app"] = "sampleSVC"
			pod := test.NewPod(
				"SampleSVC",
				namespace,
				80,
				label1,
			)
			mockCtlr.enqueuePod(pod)
			key, quit := mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue New Pod Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue New Pod Failed")
		})

		It("Secret", func() {
			secret := test.NewSecret(
				"SampleSecret",
				namespace,
				"testcert",
				"testkey",
			)
			mockCtlr.enqueueSecret(secret, Create)
			key, quit := mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue New Secret Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue New Secret Failed")
		})

		It("Namespace", func() {
			labels := make(map[string]string)
			labels["app"] = "test"
			ns := test.NewNamespace(
				"SampleNS",
				"1",
				labels,
			)
			mockCtlr.enqueueNamespace(ns)
			key, quit := mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue New Namespace Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue New Namespace  Failed")

			mockCtlr.enqueueDeletedNamespace(ns)
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Deleted Namespace Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Deleted Namespace  Failed")
		})

		It("IPAM", func() {
			mockCtlr.ipamCR = "default/SampleIPAM"

			hostSpec := &ficV1.HostSpec{
				Host:      "test.com",
				IPAMLabel: "test",
			}
			ipam := test.NewIPAM(
				"SampleIPAM",
				namespace,
				ficV1.IPAMSpec{
					HostSpecs: []*ficV1.HostSpec{hostSpec},
				},
				ficV1.IPAMStatus{},
			)
			mockCtlr.enqueueIPAM(ipam)
			key, quit := mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue New IPAM Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue New IPAM  Failed")

			ipSpec := &ficV1.IPSpec{
				Host:      "test.com",
				IPAMLabel: "test",
				IP:        "1.2.3.4",
			}
			newIPAM := test.NewIPAM(
				"SampleIPAM",
				namespace,
				ficV1.IPAMSpec{
					HostSpecs: []*ficV1.HostSpec{hostSpec},
				},
				ficV1.IPAMStatus{
					IPStatus: []*ficV1.IPSpec{ipSpec},
				},
			)
			mockCtlr.enqueueUpdatedIPAM(ipam, newIPAM)
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Updated IPAM Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Updated IPAM  Failed")

			mockCtlr.enqueueDeletedIPAM(newIPAM)
			key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Deleted IPAM Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Deleted IPAM  Failed")
		})
	})

	Describe("Common Resource Informers", func() {
		BeforeEach(func() {
			mockCtlr.mode = OpenShiftMode
			mockCtlr.namespaces = make(map[string]bool)
			mockCtlr.namespaces["default"] = true
			mockCtlr.kubeClient = k8sfake.NewSimpleClientset()
			mockCtlr.nrInformers = make(map[string]*NRInformer)
			mockCtlr.comInformers = make(map[string]*CommonInformer)
			mockCtlr.crInformers = make(map[string]*CRInformer)
			mockCtlr.nativeResourceSelector, _ = createLabelSelector(DefaultNativeResourceLabel)
		})
		It("Resource Informers", func() {
			err := mockCtlr.addNamespacedInformers(namespace, false)
			Expect(err).To(BeNil(), "Informers Creation Failed")

			comInf, found := mockCtlr.getNamespacedCommonInformer(namespace)
			Expect(comInf).ToNot(BeNil(), "Finding Informer Failed")
			Expect(found).To(BeTrue(), "Finding Informer Failed")
		})
	})

	Describe("Native Resource Queueing", func() {
		BeforeEach(func() {
			mockCtlr.mode = OpenShiftMode
			mockCtlr.resourceQueue = workqueue.NewNamedRateLimitingQueue(
				workqueue.DefaultControllerRateLimiter(), "native-resource-controller")
			mockCtlr.nativeResourceSelector, _ = createLabelSelector(DefaultNativeResourceLabel)

		})
		AfterEach(func() {
			mockCtlr.resourceQueue.ShutDown()
		})

		It("Route", func() {
			rt := test.NewRoute(
				"sampleroute",
				"v1",
				namespace,
				routeapi.RouteSpec{
					Host: "foo.com",
					Path: "bar",
				},
				nil)
			mockCtlr.enqueueRoute(rt, Create)
			key, quit := mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Route Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Route  Failed")

			//mockCtlr.enqueueDeletedRoute(rt)
			//key, quit = mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			//Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Route Failed")
			//Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Route  Failed")
		})

		// we are not validating this while enqueuing
		//It("Invalid ConfigMap", func() {
		//	cm := test.NewConfigMap(
		//		"samplecfgmap",
		//		"v1",
		//		namespace,
		//		map[string]string{
		//			"extendedSpec": "extendedRouteSpec",
		//		},
		//	)
		//	mockCtlr.enqueueConfigmap(cm)
		//	len := mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Len()
		//	Expect(len).To(BeZero(), "Invalid ConfigMap enqueued")
		//})

		It("Global ConfigMap", func() {
			cmName := "samplecfgmap"
			mockCtlr.routeSpecCMKey = namespace + "/" + cmName
			cm := test.NewConfigMap(
				cmName,
				"v1",
				namespace,
				map[string]string{
					"extendedSpec": "extendedRouteSpec",
				},
			)
			mockCtlr.enqueueConfigmap(cm, Create)
			key, quit := mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Global ConfigMap Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Global ConfigMap  Failed")
		})

		It("Local ConfigMap", func() {
			cm := test.NewConfigMap(
				"samplecfgmap",
				"v1",
				namespace,
				map[string]string{
					"extendedSpec": "extendedRouteSpec",
				},
			)
			cm.SetLabels(map[string]string{
				"f5nr": "true",
			})
			mockCtlr.enqueueConfigmap(cm, Update)
			key, quit := mockCtlr.resourceQueue.Get()
			Expect(key).ToNot(BeNil(), "Enqueue Local ConfigMap Failed")
			Expect(quit).To(BeFalse(), "Enqueue Local ConfigMap  Failed")
		})

	})

})

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Q: Java 2D Game drawing performance I created a 2D game in java and am trying to get it to 60 fps with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. My game logic is performing fine in less than 1 millisecond. But the drawing takes up to over 10 milliseconds. This might be sufficient on my rather strong desktop (intel i5-4670K @ 3.40 Ghz), but on my laptop (intel i5-6300HQ @2.30 Ghz) the game is already slowing down quite a bit. The drawing is separated into two main steps:

*

*draw every component of the game onto a BufferedImage

*draw the BufferedImage in my extended JPanel class
The corresponding code is this:
@Override
public void run() {

    init();

    long startTime;
    long elapsedTime;
    long waitTime;

    while(running) {

        startTime = System.nanoTime();

        update();
        long updateTime = (System.nanoTime() - startTime) / 1000000;
        draw();
        long drawTime = (System.nanoTime() - startTime) / 1000000;
        drawToScreen();
        long drawscreenTime = (System.nanoTime() - startTime) / 1000000;

        elapsedTime = System.nanoTime() - startTime;
        waitTime = targetTime - elapsedTime / 1000000;
        if(waitTime < 0) {
            waitTime = 0;
        }

        try {
            Thread.sleep(waitTime);
        } catch (InterruptedException e) {
            e.printStackTrace();
        }
    }

public void init() {

    GraphicsEnvironment env = GraphicsEnvironment.getLocalGraphicsEnvironment();
    GraphicsDevice device = env.getDefaultScreenDevice();
    GraphicsConfiguration config = device.getDefaultConfiguration();
    image = config.createCompatibleImage(1920, 1080, Transparency.TRANSLUCENT);

    g2d = (Graphics2D) image.getGraphics();
    running = true;
    gsm = new GameStateManager(this);
}

public void update() {
    gsm.update();
    Keys.update();
}

public void draw() {
    gsm.draw(g2d);
}

public void drawToScreen() {
    Graphics g = getGraphics();
    g.drawImage(image, 0, startDrawY, scaledWidth, scaledHeight, null);
    g.dispose();
}

Both the draw and drawToScreen methods take up to 5 milliseconds.
inside the draw method, the slowest parts are drawing the background image (1920x1080 image) and drawing the level (consisting of several 135x135 images), which both take a few milliseconds.
Now i have two questions: Is this draw-speed normal for large images like that? And if not what might I be doing wrong here or how can I improve the drawing-performance?

A: Java's core libraries are not meant for efficient graphics rendering, rather user interfaces.  JavaFX supports hardware acceleration.  If you require fine tuning of graphics, see LWJGL or LibGDX.  LibGDX has higher level abstractions, whereas LWJGL has bindings directly to the OpenGL, OpenGLES, and Vulkan API.
If you do not want to use these libraries, Java can have hardware acceleration enabled.  As far as I know, it is not enabled by default.  You will need to add the following argument to the JVM:
-Dsun.java2d.opengl=true
If you are just rendering an image, it will be fine to continue using a BufferedImage.  However, if you are editing the image frequently, consider looking at using a VolatileImage instead.
This is about the extent of my knowledge on speeding up Java2D games.  I would recommend looking at this question here.  The answerer seems very knowledgable, and goes more in depth than I do on the same topic.


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ShofarBand has released 3 albums since the group formed in 2010: Victorious One, Ons Sal Sing and We Won't Be Afraid. ShofarBand is the outflow of the worship that is happening in the Shofar church family: a group of people from many different congregations who gather because God has put a song in their hearts and given them a desire to worship Him in Spirit and truth.
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40 experts, from 15 countries. Come find out what they have to say about public diplomacy.
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Is people-to-people diplomacy the future of international relations in today's hyper-connected world? How might states tap into the growing influence wielded by non-state actors and, together with state-driven initiatives, enrich the tapestry of relations between nations?
To celebrate 30 years of building people-to-people ties, the SIF will host Singapore's first-ever Public Diplomacy in Asia conference from July 26 – 30, 2021. The online event is organised in partnership with the University of Southern California's Center on Public Diplomacy, and will bring together 40 public diplomacy (PD) experts from 15 countries, representing the private, public, and people sectors. The discussions over five days will center on public diplomacy policy and practice in Asia, and feature the launch of Winning Hearts and Minds: Public Diplomacy in ASEAN.
The conference will examine how Asian nations – both state and non-state actors – engage global publics to deepen mutual understanding and engender trust among citizens and nations, contributing to the study of cultural, development, and digital diplomacy. It will also highlight the evolving roles of youth, business, and cities in international relations.
In addition to engaging in thought-provoking discussions, conference guests will also be able to network with fellow attendees and meet with SIF's volunteers – Singaporean volunteers who play the role of Citizen Ambassadors – and overseas friends and partners who enable our work. A total of seven "Kopitiam" and "Human Library" sessions are interwoven into the programme to allow conference delegates to network with one another and build meaningful connections.
They can also visit a virtual exhibition to learn more about public diplomacy organisations operating in Asia and beyond, as well as experience a slice of Singapore life through a set of curated videos at "Gateway to Singapore".
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• Ambassador Ong Keng Yong, Chairman, Singapore International Foundation
• Tan Sri Michael Yeoh, President, KSI Strategic Institute for the Asia Pacific
• Professor Zhao Kejin, Professor and Chair, Department of International Relations, Tsinghua University
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Home Art News When is a work of art finished?
*Please note Leonardo left fewer than 30 paintings, and many of these aren't even finished.
So with all this internalizing and loneliness how does an artist know if they have truly finished a work?
There is no blanket answer to this question. But here are 4 common approaches.
Many artist rely on a "gut instinct". It manifests itself as a kind of intuitive aesthetic.
There are those that find distraction a helpful tool in keeping a clear head. An artist may work several paintings at a time, thus avoiding tunnel vision. They maintain a level of detachment that allows them to make the difficult decision on completion.
This is another tactic that allows an artist to keep a clear head, remain unattached and see clearly the quality of their own work.
Think simplicity. Work with a limited pallet, simplify your composition. Add only where it noticeably enhances the overall mood of the painting. If it does not add it takes away. When you can no longer add, your finished.
To new artists I have a small piece of advice to offer.
Budding artists, don't worry about finishing your artwork for now. When you are learning the foundations and developing your craft, finishing is not the goal - rather you will have taken a project as far as it can go. Walk away when you are no longer learning, then start the next project!
In the end Leonardo came closer to the truth of defining what it means to finish a work of art - Abandonment!


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In this episode, Alison Pidgeon speaks about how to manage staff in your group practice.
Alison Pidgeon has taken over the Practice of the Practice podcast for the last five episodes. In this last one, she chats about how to manage staff in a group practice practice. This entails determining what kind of boss you want to be. Alison provides three points to think about in this regard and provides practical examples for each.
What is working for me?
What are some possible solutions you see to fix this problem?
What is not working for me?
What is your goal for this month?
What is one thing I can do to manage you better?
Creating rewards for productivity etc.
Spend time thinking about and researching 'how to be a boss'. Look at your staff as being your customers.
Alison is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. In 18 months she went from starting a solo private practice to building a insurance-based group practice. She now employs 3 clinicians and a virtual assistant. In her spare time she is often seen running after her two small children and her therapy is cooking.
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Welcome to the Practice of the Practice Podcast takeover with Alison Pidgeon.
[MUSIC] [INTRODUCTION] Welcome to the Practice of the Practice Podcast. I am Alison Pidgeon, your host. You might be wondering why you are not hearing Joe Sanok's voice, the founder of Practice of the Practice. He has allowed me to take over the podcast for five episodes, so I can tell you all about my best tips for starting and running a group practice. I work as a business consultant along with Joe for Practice of the Practice, and I have so much fun helping other people grow their businesses.
So to recap what we have covered so far in this five part series. Day one, we talked about the pros and cons of starting a group practice and how to determine if it's right for you. Day two was all about the "nuts and bolts," kind of laying the foundation of a group practice. Day three was all about the hiring process. Day four, the last episode was all about marketing and branding your group practice. And today, we are going to talk about managing your staff, either your employees or your contractors. How to make sure everything is running smoothly. And there are two books that I am going to recommend to you that I think are definitely worthwhile to read if you are going to be running a group practice. So lots of good stuff today and first I wanted to tell you a little bit about my experiences being a boss. So when I worked in community mental health, I had worked my way up to becoming the director of two outpatient clinics and I had 14 staff that were underneath me and that included secretaries and therapists and psychiatrists, and so a variety of different employees. And I didn't realize until I had gone out into private practice how working in a large organization, there were just certain things that I didn't need to deal with. So for example if there was really an issue with an employee, I could always call human resources for help or human resources could handle it or I could go to the boss above me and ask him a question. And so when I got into private practice and I started my group, I realized that I was going to be all of those things and that was a little bit intimidating. So not only I did have to hire, and hopefully not, but I have to also fire people. I would have to take care of all of those little things that I sort of took for granted in a larger organization. And it was then I realized that I really needed some kind of system or I needed to kind of read about how other people did those things because obviously I had the experience of being a boss, but in exactly the same way. So when I began looking at this issue, I sort of thought about my values as to how I wanted to be as a boss and I decided on a few different things. The first one was I don't want staff to be my friend. I want them to respect me and I also want to be their boss. The second thing I decided was I want to set the expectation that my staff can feel comfortable, having to talk to me about anything work related that they have a concern or question about. Communication is a huge thing and we will talk about that more a little bit later. And the third thing I decided was that I wanted my staff to feel their work is valued and I want them to be paid well so they enough time to spend with their families, can practice good self-care and can provide excellent care to our clients. And the last one especially was something that coming from a non-profit, community mental health agency, I saw kind of the culture of work harder, see more clients, we are not making enough money, and the therapist kind of have to be [murderers 00:04:28.27] in order to kind of sacrifice everything for the agency which I really disagreed with because I was one of those therapists who was working very hard for very little money. So that was something that I really wanted to take a different approach and figure out a way how can I pay my therapists fairly so that they can take care of themselves and they can also provide really excellent care. I think the other frustrating thing is that we have all of these education. We have gone to graduate school and yet I never took a class on how to be a boss. And it's likely that whether or not we are self-employed at some point in our career we are going to be the boss, but we don't ever get any formal training in it. At best, you maybe have a mentor or someone in a place of employment that kind of teaches you how to be a boss. But I think really spending some time thinking through this and doing some research on it is really important. I want to spend some time explaining to you the three different points that I talked about and how I accomplished those things.
[DETERMINING WHAT KIND OF BOSS YOU WANT TO BE] [Not becoming friends with employees] So the first point, again, was I don't want my staff to be my friend. I want to be their boss and I want to be respected. And how I accomplished that was just making sure there were good boundaries between me and staff. I wasn't treating them like a friend. I wasn't inviting them to come hang out in my house on a Friday night. And so I felt like having a clear idea of what those boundaries are. Not that you can't be friendly or ask them about their personal life, but those lines can get blurry pretty quick. So I think it's good to think ahead of time what those boundaries are for you, so that you kind of maintain that boss and employee or contractor relationship. Another way I accomplished this was not playing favorites. I felt like that might help my staff to respect me if I treating everybody fairly. So that was something else that was really important for me to demonstrate to them.
[Ensuring employees feel comfortable to talk to you] For the second point I had outlined that I want to set expectations that staff could feel comfortable talking to me about anything work related. That actually was accomplished by reading a book and the book is called "Playing Big" and the author is Kim Flynn, and the book in its entirety is excellent, but there is a very specific chapter where she talks about how to have meetings with staff and what questions to ask them. So she calls them the seven magic questions. And I am going to go over them here for you briefly. So you would meet with staff both individually and then you also meet as a group. So for example, I do a half an hour meeting with every therapist once a month and then we also do a all practice staff meeting once a month. So I asked these same seven questions in those individual meetings and also in the staff meeting.
So the questions are number one, what is working for you meaning the employee. Question two is what is working for me, meaning me the boss. Question three, what is not working for you, the employee. Question four, what are some possible solutions you see to fix this problem, the employee is supposed to answer that. Number five, what is not working for me, me meaning the boss. Six, what is your goal for this month. And seven, what is one thing I can do to manage you better.
So obviously there are some hard questions in there, but since my staff is so used to having those questions asked, now they feel really comfortable with answering them. Obviously part of those questions is giving me feedback as the boss which I really appreciate, but as the employer, the contractor that can be really intimidating, right, to tell your boss, well, I think you are screwing this up or you know I don't like it when you did XYZ. But those conversations are so important to have because that's how you are going to get better as a business and as clinicians who are providing services to clients. So she gives you some pointers in the book about if those questions aren't going well between you and the employee, kind of how to work around that. Like, a lot of times your employee might say, oh, everything is great and not want to give you any of that like constructive feedback that something maybe wrong or [Inaudible 00:09:08.02] something that they don't like. And so she kind of gives you some tips about like how to really press them gently so that they do finally answer those questions. And I found that asking these questions has brought about a lot of great discussion. Especially, with potential problems and then solutions for how to fix the problem. Because you don't want your staff just coming to you and venting, and expecting you to fix everything for them. I like to have that discourse where we're talking about yes, this is a problem and then hearing others people's ideas or solutions. Not that I am necessarily going to go with what they say. But they often have really good ideas that I end up implementing. So for example, they told me that when people were coming into the waiting room, they were kind of confused, if they were there for the first time. There weren't sure if they were in the right place because we don't have a receptionist kind of sitting in the waiting room to greet them. And so we came up with the idea like, oh, we should just put a sign up in the waiting room that says like there's no receptionist here, but you are in the right place. Make yourself comfortable. And just like that one small suggestion really helped our whole client experience to be better. And so I was really thankful that they felt comfortable coming to me and letting me know that that was something that was happening. So again, the book is called "Playing Big" by Kim Flynn. I would highly recommend it and that's where those questions came from.
[Ensuring employees feel valued] And to move on to the third point that I had made was I want my staff to feel their work is valued. I want them to have enough time to spend with their families and have good self-care so they can also give excellent care to our clients. I didn't want my contractors to feel like they had to see a million clients, like they might have had to if they had worked in community mental health. So what are the things that helps with that is that they are contractors. So they get to set their own schedule and they get to decide how often they work. But the other part of it is to I want to figure out a way that I could reward them for doing a great job or being really productive or any kind of way that I could sort of let them know they are doing a good job. And this is where another book I read. Really helped to illuminate what to do about this. And that was called "The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace," and that's by Ron Friedman, PhD. So definitely highly recommend reading the whole book. And what was really interesting and what are the main takeaways of the book is that employees really like getting smaller rewards more frequently versus just getting one large reward that occurs more infrequently. So for example in a business it might be common that at the end of the year you get a yearly bonus as an employee and obviously that's pretty infrequent if it only happens once per year. And in the book they explain why that's not really that valuable to the employee and that research shows that really the employees like having more frequent rewards even if they are smaller, and especially rewards that are like more personal. So besides money, because having a yearly bonus you just sort of start to assume you are going to get it and then that sort of just gets lumped in, with like your salary. And you don't necessarily think of it as like, oh, yeah, I did a good job and I got that extra money. So one of the ways I figured out how to implement this was I started providing snacks and drinks in our kitchen in our office suite for the therapist when they are working. And that was just kind of a small way that I could say hey, thanks for working here and here's something in case forgot to pack your lunch one day there's something to eat. And the therapists like totally loved it. I have got many compliments. One of then texted me and said, thank you so much for the chips and guacamole, and gave me a high five emoji (laugh). So it's a small thing. It's doesn't cost so much money, but they really appreciated. And it makes it cool to have a perk for working for me. The other thing I did was I created a google survey for my staff and I asked them about preferences for rewards, like what's your favorite color. What's something you always wanted, but would never buy for yourself? What's your favorite restaurant? Those types of things, so that I had that information, so throughout the year if I felt like, oh wow, so and so is doing an awesome job, I should really get them a gift to say, thank you, I can just go on to the google survey and see how they answered. And then get them something. So another way that's helpful as well as I started doing some staff outings which I felt like really helped us to become more cohesive as a team because we often are obviously working separately and sometimes we don't see each other that often depending on when we are working. So having then a answer like what would be a staff outing that you would find would be really fun is helpful as well because then I can also plan those type of things. So those are just a couple of ideas that I came up with. And again the book is called the "The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace," by Ron Friedman, PhD. Lots of cool research-based things in there about why employees like working at various places and why they don't like working in other places. I look at my staff as being my customer. You know, as therapists we often think about our clients being our customer. But as a group practice owner, my staff is really who I want to keep happy because in turn they are going to keep the clients happy. And so that's why I put some time and effort into thinking about how to keep them happy. So obviously I try to also pay them enough so that they feel like they are being valued, but I think these other perks also go a long way with helping them feel satisfied and happy to come to work every day.
[CONCLUSION] So that about wraps up some ideas for how to manage your staff once you set up your group practice and if you haven't already, go ahead and download the group practice book that I have written. It's at www.practiceofthepractice.com/grouppracticebook. Sam, the director of marketing, formatted it and looks really cool. I am really excited to have everybody read it and give me some feedback. It is 34 pages. I just started writing and couldn't stop. So definitely check it out. I also wanted to say thank you, once again, to Joe Sanok for letting me take over the Practice of the Practice Podcast. It was a lot of fun. I have a new found appreciation for people who podcast because there is a lot of technical stuff that goes into it that I had to learn. It was quite the learning curve and I want to give a shout-out to my husband for helping me because I couldn't have done it without him. He knows a lot about this kind of stuff than I do. So thanks honey.
I am going to sign off with a quote that says that distance between your dreams and reality is called action. Think about everything you have learned. Listen to this podcast series and figure out where you can take some action in the next few days to start growing or scaling your business. Keep up the great work! Bye.
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