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High-Energy 'Ghost Particle' Traced to Distant Galaxy
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Astronomers have traced a high-energy neutrino to its cosmic source for the first time ever, solving a century-old mystery in the process.
Neutrinos are nearly massless subatomic particles that have no electric charge and therefore interact rarely with their surroundings. Indeed, trillions of these "ghost particles" stream through your body unnoticed and unhindered every second.
Most of these neutrinos come from the sun. But a small percentage, which boast extremely high energies, have rocketed to our neck of the woods from very deep space. The inherent elusiveness of neutrinos has prevented astronomers from pinning down the origin of such cosmic wanderers — until now. [Tracing a Neutrino to Its Source: The Discovery in Pictures]
Observations by the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole and a host of other instruments allowed researchers to track one cosmic neutrino to a distant blazar, a huge elliptical galaxy with a fast-spinning supermassive black hole at its heart.
And there's more. Cosmic neutrinos go hand in hand with cosmic rays, highly energetic charged particles that slam into our planet continuously. So, the new find pegs blazars as accelerators of at least some of the fastest-moving cosmic rays as well.
Astronomers have wondered about this since cosmic rays were first discovered, way back in 1912. But they've been thwarted by the particles' charged nature, which dictates that cosmic rays get tugged this way and that by various objects as they zoom through space. Success finally came from using the straight-line journey of a fellow-traveler ghost particle.
"We have been looking for the sources of cosmic rays for more than a century, and we finally found one," Francis Halzen, lead scientist at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and a professor of physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, told Space.com. [Wacky Physics: The Coolest Little Particles in Nature]
An artist's illustration of a blazar like the one recently found to be accelerating neutrinos and cosmic rays to tremendous speeds. The supermassive black hole at the center of the accretion disk sends a narrow high-energy jet of matter into space, perpendicular to the disk.
Credit: DESY, Science Communication Lab
In this artist's illustration, based on a real image of the IceCube lab at the South Pole, a distant source emits neutrinos that are detected below the ice by IceCube sensors.
Credit: IceCube/NSF
A team effort
IceCube, which is managed by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), is a dedicated neutrino hunter. The facility consists of 86 cables, which nestle within boreholes that extend about 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) into the Antarctic ice. Every cable, in turn, holds 60 basketball-size "digital optical modules," which are outfitted with sensitive light detectors.
These detectors are designed to pick up the characteristic blue light emitted after a neutrino interacts with an atomic nucleus. (This light is thrown off by a secondary particle created by the interaction. And in case you were wondering: All that overlying ice prevents particles other than neutrinos from reaching the detectors and dirtying up the data.) These are rare events; IceCube spots just a couple of hundred neutrinos per year, Halzen said.
The facility has already made big contributions to astronomy. In 2013, for example, IceCube made the first-ever confirmed detection of neutrinos from beyond the Milky Way galaxy. Researchers weren't able to pin down the source of those high-energy ghost particles at the time.
On Sept. 22, 2017, however, IceCube picked up another cosmic neutrino. It was extremely energetic, packing about 300 teraelectron volts — nearly 50 times greater than the energy of the protons cycling through Earth's most powerful particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider.
Within 1 minute of the detection, the facility sent out an automatic notification, alerting other astronomers to the find and relaying coordinates to the patch of sky that seemed to house the particle's source.
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We are riding with a purpose in 2017. This week's Tuesday Night Ride is sponsored by the Kiddie Shoppe. They will match the number of riders we have tonight with $1/rider. This donation goes directly to @Bicycle Columbus GA. Join us after this social group ride at The Loft Columbus for 10% your meal and $2 Fat Tire beer. See you at 6pm!


All Energy-Saving Lightbulbs are Not Equal: Check your Lumens and Watts!
Imagine if you went to the grocery store and asked for a 'dozen' eggs and you were given 11. A little further down the aisle you reached for a 'dozen' dinner rolls and you came away with 13. Don't forget the 'dozen' rolls of toilet paper you bought; it has a full 10 rolls in it. It turns out that the use of the word 'dozen' doesn't mean the same from one object to another–it means "sort of 12".
This example is exactly what we have been doing with lightbulbs for decades. The standard "60-Watt" light bulb isn't the same as the next 'standard' 60-Watt light bulb. This hasn't meant too much to the average person except when we've noticed that the new bulb "doesn't seem as bright" as the 3 year old bulb that's right next to it. That's because the new bulb isn't providing the same amount of lumens, but it is still using 60 Watts of electricity. It's because the amount of light, or lumens, they give off has nothing to do with the amount of electricity, or watts, they use. In general, the average "60 Watt" light bulb should provide roughly 800-810 lumens. However the number of lumens listed on light bulb packages range from 620 to 825 lumens.
Now, jump forward to 2015 where everyone is encouraged to switch to CFL's or LED's to reduce their energy usage. Many light bulb packages say "equivalent to 60-Watt bulb". That's great, but which "60-Watt" bulb are they referring to–the one providing a dim 620 lumens, or the one providing a bright 825 lumens?
Be sure to check out the side of the box… and let the lumens light your way.
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An article published by the New York Times reviewing and testing compact fluorescent lights for the home.
This PDF fact sheet outlines the amount of mercury in compact fluorescent bulbs and the proper way to clean up a broken bulb and dispose of used bulbs.


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How to install Riena, set-up the Riena Target Platform, get started with code examples.
Use these steps to set-up the Target Platform to use Riena. [[http://help.eclipse.org/galileo/topic/org.eclipse.pde.doc.user/concepts/target.htm Target Platform]] is the set of plug-ins available at compile time.
* Create the Riena Target Definition (File > New > Other > Plug-in Development > Target Definition > Next. File Name: riena.target, Template: Riena Target 1.2.0.0. Finish).
* The Target Definition editor will open. Wait for the "Resolving Target Definition" job in the status bar (bottom left) to finish. Click on "Set as Target Platform".
* If you like to install Riena 1.1.0 from the Galileo Repository add Riena Core SDK and Riena SDK Samples.
** Check: "this plug-in will make contributions to the UI"
** Select: "Yes" in "Would you like to create a rich client application?"
* If you picked the "Riena Client/Server Template" use the launch configurations that are included in the project. Start the server first then the client.
Look at the code of in the projects and have fun. For some more complex examples continue reading.
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* There are classes like AllTests on various level that you can run as Junit Plugin Tests.
* Sometimes when you launch a AllTests classes as JUnit Plugin Test for the first time you get a "Launch Error". Simply say "No" in the dialog and modify the launch entry in the dialog for this class in the tab "Main" change the field "Run an application" from "org.eclipse.ui.ide.workbench" which is the default to "[No Application] - Headless Mode"
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DE Jihad Ward becomes eighth Ravens player placed on reserve/COVID-19 list this week
By Baltimore Sun staff
The Ravens added defensive end Jihad Ward to the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, the eighth player to join the list this week amid a coronavirus outbreak within the team.
Ward joins running backs J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram, defensive linemen Calais Campbell and Brandon Williams, offensive linemen Patrick Mekari and Matt Skura and outside linebacker Pernell McPhee on the list, and all will miss Sunday's road game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ward has not played since recording a sack in a Week 6 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Ravens-Steelers game previously scheduled for Thanksgiving night was postponed to a Sunday 1:15 p.m. kickoff, broadcast nationally on NBC, after a spike in cases. The NFL Network reported Thursday that the Ravens had one player and a couple of staff members test positive for COVID-19, and it doesn't appear to affect the status of Sunday's game.
The reserve/COVID-19 list is for players who have tested positive or are considered a "high-risk" close contact. Under coronavirus protocols, any player who returned a positive test taken after Monday would likely miss both the Steelers game and the Ravens' next game, a Dec. 3 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. Any players who returned positive tests would be unable to play unless they test negative twice at least 24 hours apart.
Dr. Allen Sills, the league's chief medical officer, told the NFL Network on Wednesday that, through contact tracing and other measures, NFL officials "feel like we have a really good handle on exactly when transmission occurred and how it occurred."
"Obviously, you have to take each day as it comes and look for any new data that may emerge, but right now, we simply feel that, as of tomorrow, we would not have confidence in going forward," Sills said. "But I think we feel we're very close to the end of that transmission event."
In a statement Wednesday, the Ravens said an unnamed staff member had been disciplined for "conduct surrounding the recent COVID-19 cases that have affected players and staff." According to the NFL Network, the staff member was a strength and conditioning coach who had failed to report symptoms and had not consistently worn a mask or tracking device, as required by NFL protocols.
The Ravens have not been allowed in the team facility since Monday, when coach John Harbaugh announced that Ingram and Dobbins had tested positive for COVID-19.
The Ravens also released an estimated injury report since the team did not practice Thursday. Ward was listed as out with a non-injury related reason, while cornerback Jimmy Smith (ankle) was also sidelined. Tight end Mark Andrews (thigh), outside linebacker Matthew Judon (ankle), guard Tyre Phillips (ankle) were listed as limited participants, while defensive end Derek Wolfe (illness) was a full participant.

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cause everybody loves me!!! My birthday was yesterday, the 5th, but I feel like I have been celebrating since Friday. Part of my birthday present was that Sally and Tut watched the kiddo's so Dave and I could attend my friend's wedding which started the week off perfectly. When we went to pick the kid's up on Sunday afternoon my mother in law had a little birthday party for me. I had lamb (something I had never had until I became a Tuttle and now love it), mashed potatoes (those of you who know me well, know that mashed potatoes are right up there with chocolate), asparagus, green beans, and a variety of cheesecake for dessert. Of course, I chose the chocolate!!
Then on Tuesday, for my actual birthday, one of my girlfriends invited my family over for a barbecue. Karlin is probably the best cook out of all my girlfriends so I new I was in for a delicious meal. She had pork tenderloin that melted in your mouth, green beans (can you tell it is a fave), and Denver potatoes (I'll have to post this recipe later...YUM!). My friend Holly also came to celebrate with her family and brought a yummy cold salad that had pineapple, carrots, ham, egg, and mayo that just screamed barbecue. Dave also made some homemade blueberry muffins (his mom makes the best muffins and gave me the recipe). It was all finished with good ol' chocolate birthday cake!!
Rachel Ray is one of my fave's...I had the cookbooks and now I have the pans plus a new subscription to her Everyday magazine. Now all I have to do is cook and we will be set! Really though, I love trying new recipes in the summer when I am not exhausted from the school day and have a million things to do before the next school day.
A new Nautica Comforter that I have been wanting along with some chocolate brown Sateen sheets that make me feel like a queen when I lie on them. I admit it...I am spoiled!!
So as you can tell turning 29 wasn't such a bad thing after all...matter of fact it was so good that I think I will just stick to turning 29 for the rest of my life now!!!


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The conversion report in Google Analytics is probably the most important report in the entire service. The conversion report shows you the percentage and absolute numbers of visits which converted into a set of defined goals for a website. Goals can be any marketing outcome related to lead generation and sales from enquiries through to video views.
This particular website converted 3.65% of traffic (conversion rate) into performing some sort of action which I have determined as a goal for the website. A total of 147 goals (absolute number) were completed in this particular month and this is one of many metrics used to measure the performance of the website month on month or quarter by quarter.
What about the conversion rate for just the enquiries?
The issue that I have with the above conversion report is that it's difficult to view the conversion rates for each of the goals, especially the lead generating goals.
Whilst it's good to focus on absolute numbers, it's also interesting to see the conversion rates for each specific goal. You can then refine marketing initiatives to improve each goal or a set of goals for example.
Enter the wonderful facility of custom reports.
Note: Select 'Page' as a dimension as you can't save a custom report without selecting a dimension. You can ignore this data in the report if you wish.
Voila! Now you can see the conversion rate by goal. To get a conversion rate for your lead generating goals all you do is add the conversion rates together. So in this case it's 2.11% (goal 1 + goal 2 + goal 3 + goal 4 + goal 5 + goal 7).
The website converts 2.11% of traffic into sales leads.
When reporting, it might be useful to report both conversion rates and absolute numbers purely because traffic generating tactics will skew numbers for any particular month. A classic example of this is when social media activity is increased. Great as a traffic driver, probably not so for conversions thus resulting in lower conversion rates for that month.
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The makeup guru has returned with her first new product line since leaving Bobbi Brown Cosmetics in 2016.
Makeup innovator Bobbi Brown is thinking beyond the mirror — towards collagen-infused vanilla "dessert" powder, grass-fed whey protein chocolate and probiotic packets "reminiscent of a pixie stick."
The makeup artist-turned-COO has spent the last 25 years building her eponymous Bobbi Brown Cosmetics line, pioneering an accessible, everywoman approach to beauty that made her an industry icon. After stepping away from her billion-dollar company in 2016, she makes her return this month with the launch of her Evolution_18 product line alongside her new justBobbi editorial hub.
Developed with wellness expert Dr. Amy Shah, Brown's four new Evolution_18 products are packed with the kinds of wellness buzzwords reminiscent of the most famous celebrity-fronted health brand, Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop.
All four Evolution_18 items are dietary supplements, meant to "give you a beauty boost from within," according to Brown, including: "afternoon chocolate" ($60) and "overnight vanilla" ($48) dietary supplement powders, quick-melting packets of probiotics ($32), and "strengthen" biotin capsules that are intended to improve hair, nails and skin ($33).
The language featured on the product packaging is as Goop-y as it comes, hailing the overnight vanilla as an "alternative to dessert" and the "ultimate bedtime ritual," with the afternoon chocolate described as "pasture raised, grass-fed whey" that will "supercharge your afternoon and keep you away from the bread basket."
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Parts Positioning: Fine-Tuning Parts Placement
Parts handling is a critical challenge in automated assembly. Without it, automation is not possible. Freeing an operator from manually orienting and positioning parts allows manufacturers to increase cost savings and improve quality.
Parts handling is one of the most critical challenges in automated assembly. Without it, automation is not possible. Other aspects of automation are also important, such as assembly and conveyance methods. But freeing an operator from manually orienting and positioning parts allows manufacturers to increase cost savings and improve quality. Even in a partially manual assembly process, automated feeding and part orientation allow the operator to keep pace with the automated parts of a system.
Some methods combine or eliminate intermediate steps of parts handling. But regardless of the method, all parts handling systems must perform the following functions:
Feeding—singulation and orientation.
Positioning—isolation and presentation.
Manipulating—gripping and placement.
What Is Feeding?
Feeding transfers parts from a random mass to a predictable position. It can be any method that singulates and orients parts. Singulation separates a mass of parts into individual parts. Orientation sets or arranges a part in a determinate position from random positions.
Positioning is the method by which parts are isolated and presented to the third device, a manipulator. Isolation differs from singulation. A singulated part isn't necessarily oriented.
The manipulator is a device within the assembly system that places the parts in their final position.
Feeding Methods
Some of the more traditional feeding methods include electromagnetic vibratory bowls, motorized centrifugal bowls, inline feeders, and single- and dual-belt feeders. As parts become more complex and speeds increase, more innovative methods are used. These include tray feeding, robotic and vision systems, reel-fed tape, pocketed tape and die-cut on demand.
Each feeding method has its advantages, and some are more appropriate for certain types of parts or certain assembly speeds. The feeding system works closely with the positioning and manipulating systems. Therefore, the method needs to be thoroughly thought out before it can be considered appropriate for the parts.
Bowl feeding and inline tracks are the most common feeding methods. Because of the variety of parts that can use this method, bowl building is more art than science. Simple parts can be singulated and oriented by a vibratory cascade bowl. Parts not correctly oriented by a certain point in the bowl are rejected and recirculated. Similarly, motorized centrifugal bowls fling parts up against a tooling ring, which holds parts in the correct orientation and allows others to fall back into the bowl. A scallop feeder is a variation of this. It can quickly feed slender parts that must exit the bowl standing upright.
With these methods, the feed rate must be high, because the rejection rate in the bowl is high. This could mean damage to parts that can't take repeated impacts. Outside track vibratory bowls are for more complex parts, because the inside and outside of the bowl are used to select or reject features of a part—one feature at a time.
Whether by vibration or centrifugation, bowl feeding is better for parts that are robust. This is not a good method if marking the part is a problem or if the part has features that can easily break.
Gravity feeders are even simpler and can be used for feeding spherical objects down a tube. They can also be an inexpensive choice for feeding long, preoriented cylindrical objects, side by side, along their horizontal axes. An anti-bridging device, either mechanical or vibratory, is usually necessary at the discharge end of the feeder. This will prevent jamming.
Flexible feeders dump random, unoriented parts onto a belt conveyor. In its most complex form, this method ties together robotics and a vision system. The vision system provides guidance, and a robot picks up the parts that are in the correct orientation. All other parts are recirculated and refed.
Trays, which have been preloaded with parts, are a good choice for painted parts, parts with cosmetic surfaces, preassembled or delicate parts. Singulation and orientation are already done. Only presentation and manipulation are needed. Ideally, the tray would accurately locate the parts, so a vision system is not required. One advantage of tray feeding is that the automation components that feed the trays and manipulate parts from the tray can be standardized. Standardization allows the same basic machine design to work in many applications. This decreases cost and lead-time. Also, the tray is reusable after it is emptied. It is possible to place a part back in the same tray after an assembly operation. With this method, tray design is important. The tray must nest, separate and hold the parts. Tray material depends on the application. But it is commonly made of thermoformed or injection-molded plastic.
Tubes, commonly used in the electronics industry, are typically used for parts with pins, which would otherwise be damaged or snarled in a bowl feeder. Parts are preoriented at the point of manufacture and held, end-to-end, in the tube. The automation system then feeds them, like bullets in a clip or a coin feeder method. Like the tray method, singulation and orientation are already done. Parts that work successfully using this method must have the right profile for a preformed tube and the right aspect ratio for feeding without jamming in the tube. Examples include integrated circuit packages, bearings and some springs. Like trays, tubes are reusable.
With pocketed tape, reels of prefilled pocketed tape with a cover layer are fed into the automation system and positioned using a tractor feed method. Holes in the tape engage teeth in the feeder. The cover layer is continuously removed to reveal the parts. This method is reserved for parts that damage easily or that can't be held tightly for positioning. Because of this, they may need an intermediate nest for accurate positioning. Examples include insert-molded contacts, magnets, fragile plastic or metal parts.
Die-cut pressure-sensitive tape is used in automation with increasing frequency—as some parts that were once injection-molded plastic or metal stampings have become die-cut, pressure-sensitive, adhesive-backed thin films on a release liner. Examples are gaskets, labels, protective films and decorative trims. Web-handling units, which are similar to labeling machines, feed the preoriented part to a placement device.
Reel feed systems are a good example of designing the part to fit an automation system. Parts are manufactured in a continuous strip, reeled up and sheared off the reel at the point of assembly. One advantage of this method is that the reel feeder uses less floor space than a bowl feeder to feed the same part. Examples include electronic components, metal contacts, lead frames, and some springs and pressure-sensitive foam tapes for vibration reduction in electronic devices.
Manual methods are reserved for parts that can't fit into the above categories because they are too large, can't be oriented reliably, have delicate cosmetic surfaces or can't justify themselves as automated functions.
Positioning Methods
Assuming a part makes it this far and hasn't been recirculated, it will need to be isolated from others that have been successfully singulated and oriented. This allows only one part to be manipulated without disturbing others. This step must be compatible with the feeding method and the manipulation method and applies primarily to parts that have been fed by bowls and inline tracks.
A dead nest is the simplest and most passive method for presenting parts at the end of an inline track. The part to be manipulated is pushed by the part behind it and held in a static pocket. A holdback clamp momentarily prevents other parts from being disturbed as the manipulator takes the nested part away.
Shuttles are appropriate when the part needs to be isolated from others upstream. It can be held in a pocket mounted to a reciprocating actuator and shuttled to a secondary position for pickup. The pocket must be tooled to fit and hold the part, and to allow the manipulating device to grasp the part and remove it. Shuttles can take many forms, such as pockets in a plate or holes in a block. They can be moved either laterally or vertically, and driven by an air cylinder, cam or electromechanical actuator.
The starwheel method is a rotary version of the lateral shuttle. Parts are stripped away from the discharge of an inline feeder, continuously or in indexing fashion, by the pockets in a rotating wheel. Parts are usually picked off at the 12 o'clock position, held by a vacuum and placed at the 6 o'clock position. This method is commonly used in high-speed, continuous operations.
Tubes are someArial used with a shuttle for isolation. A tube can feed cylindrical or spherical parts for presentation. The tube is pressurized during feeding to rapidly bring oriented parts to the right location. Common uses are for fasteners, springs, or parts that must travel a complex path or undergo an elevation change.
Manipulating Methods
How should a part be handled once it has been fed and positioned? The choice depends on many things, such as the strength of the part if mechanically gripped, ferrous content if held magnetically or porosity if held by a vacuum gripper.
A vacuum gripper is the simplest, cheapest and most common device for manipulating smooth, lightweight parts, and when positional tolerance can be held with other devices. For example, a cylindrical part can be held to a centerline if the vacuum gripper is nested within V-block tooling.
Magnetic grippers can be used like vacuum grippers, if the part is made of a ferrous material and can be held well enough to get to its destination.
Mechanical grippers come in an array of sizes, gripping actions and load conditions. They can provide for some misalignment of the positioned part during pick-up. They can also hold a tight tolerance once the part is gripped.
Mounting the gripper is also part of the puzzle. As before, the placement portion of the automation scheme can overlap its role with its upstream components. For example, a pick-and-place device can invert or reorient a part between the pick-up and placement position. This removes some burden from the feeding system.
Mechanical pick-and-place systems can range from one to four axes of motion and can be linear or rotary combinations. They have a variety of drive methods, such as a pneumatic cylinder and slide, and cam-driven or motor-driven actuators. Mechanical pick-and-place systems are commonly used when the required motion is moderately simple, there are few pick-and-place points, the automation system is fixed or the part can't justify a robotic solution.
The decreasing cost of robotics and control systems and increasing familiarity on the production floor have made robotics the device of choice. A robotic system is appropriate for complex motions, and can provide high speed and accuracy. Perhaps most importantly, robotic systems are key to creating modular and flexible automation schemes. Robotic and vision system combinations work well for guidance in picking and placing parts. This can eliminate some feeding and precision handling devices for the assembly fixture.
No matter how you slice the pieces of the pie, somehow all parts can be fed. The variety of choices for feeding, positioning and manipulating parts has increased as new technologies allow new combinations of devices to work together. This has the effect of making a more reliable system and simplifying part placement. Manufacturing engineers have also been a key factor in part design for automation by changing the question from "How do I design the process to work with this part?" to "How do I design this part to work with the process?"
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This was a high-energy week for the Fellowship family. Pastor Joe continued our teaching series "Faith" with "Redeemed". Our worship Pastor, Bill Horn designed a worship set that went lock step with the message, and the awesomeness of being a Redeemed people through Christ. We also welcomed back one of our past worship leaders, Kelsey Thomsen.
This weekend was one of the highlights of my 8 years at Fellowship. I love serving along side our pastors, worship leaders, tech.arts team, and musicians who seek God's leading each week in the planning and execution of the services.
Below are several shots from this weekend and a video of the services also. Enjoy the glimpse into a weekend at my home church!


In lure coursing, dogs chase an artificial lure across a field, following a pattern that is meant to simulate live coursing.
A typical lure course is between 500 and 1000 meters long, and may incorporate some obstacles or jumps. The course must have a minimum number of turns in order to simulate prey (the jack-rabbit or hare) changing direction in a chase. The fields can be fenced or not. Dogs are coursed by breed in braces (two) or trios (three), based on the number of dogs available for the run.
If a dog is lure focused they will typically follow the lure from start to finish and not run off course. Dogs with some considerable lure experience, termed "lure-wise", may try to anticipate or "cheat" by attempting to cut off the lure instead of trying to capture the lure using follow, speed and agility. Sighthounds generally have no need to be trained or enticed to chase the lure since the desire to chase is instinctual. However some breeds may require lure play at a very early age to encourage them to follow an artificial object with enthusiasm. Serious training and conmpeting should not start too early, however, as the hard fast turns are tough on a dog's developing joints and lure coursing before the age of one can cause joint problems later in life. Dogs must be at least one year old to compete officially.


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Q: blur all the images except the selected area in css
My requirement is to blur the image while keeping it unblur in the selected area. I placed a div over the image by positioning it absolutely. Image is visible only in this area apart from this area all other image is blurred.
Here is my DOM structure

//within this area image is unblur while rest of image is blurred

Visible Area

Styling of filter div
.venue-image-filter
{
position:absolute;
top:50%;
left:50%;
width:300px;
height:200px;
transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
}

A: Here's a little demo how you could do this:

document.querySelector('.image').addEventListener('mousemove', ({ offsetX, offsetY, target }) => {
  const x = offsetX / target.clientWidth;
  const y = offsetY / target.clientHeight;
  target.style.setProperty('--x', `${x * 100}%`);
  target.style.setProperty('--y', `${y * 100}%`);
});
.image {
  width: 640px;
  height: 200px;
  position: relative;
}

.image::before, .image::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  background-image: var(--image);
}

.image::before {
  filter: blur(10px);
}

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Subcontracting Concepts (CT), LLC v. De Melo
When De Melo was hired, he signed SCI's "Owner/Operator Agreement," five pages long, typed in small font, with 27 clauses. The arbitration clause provides that if the parties are unable to settle a dispute, disputes "within the jurisdictional maximum for small claims will be settled in the small claims court." All other disputes shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Federal Arbitration Act. The clause prohibits consolidating claims in arbitration or arbitrating any claim as a representative member of a class or in a private attorney general capacity. All parties may examine up to three witnesses per party. Each deposition is limited to two hours. Any objections based on privilege and/or confidential information are reserved for arbitration. The arbitrators have authority to award actual monetary damages only. No punitive or equitable relief is authorized. All parties bear their own costs; no attorney's fees or other costs may be granted. "The arbitrator's decision shall be final and legally binding and judgment may be entered thereon." De Melo's native language is Portuguese; he cannot fully understand documents written in English. No one asked if he wanted the documents translated nor explained the documents. He was not given time to carefully review the documents; no one told him he could have an attorney review them. De Melo filed a claim with the Labor Commissioner, seeking unpaid overtime, meal, and rest period wages, reimbursement of unlawful wage deductions and business expenses, and statutory penalties. (Lab. Code, 203, 226, 2802.) . The court of appeal affirmed the denial of a petition to compel arbitration, finding that the arbitration clause was procedurally and substantively unconscionable and that severance of the substantively unconscionable provisions was not possible because the clause was permeated with unconscionability. View "Subcontracting Concepts (CT), LLC v. De Melo" on Justia Law
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Does it really matter where you get your training?
Flight schools are not ranked like universities when it comes to resumes. There aren't any *official* accreditations or tiers or flight schools. At no point will any employer look back at which flight school you attented and give you better marks than someone else. All they look to see is if you were military trained or civilian trained.
Go to a school where you'll get your hours and ratings EFFICIENTLY and for a REASONABLE price. Notice I didn't say "fast" and "cheap". Don't buy into these 90 day Commercial/CFI programs. Plan on paying around $220/hr for an R22 dual and don't rule out a school who charges more than that--it may be worth it!
Thanks DeLorean, thats what I had thought, but I just wanted to make sure. I've been here long enough to know what school will never be on my resume. As far as not taking the "fast and cheap" route I'm definately watching out for that and appreciate your advice!
The size of the school is not an indicator of the quality of your training, but it will have a bearing on your initial career.
The secont point on the path is when you hit your 1,000-hour mark. Here, it matters not where you trained, but it matters a bit where you worked in the meantime. Not the name, but what you've been doing. Here is where a smaller school might be an advantage, as you will most likely have done a larger variety of flying - photo, survey, air rides, tours, etc. In addition, you will have flown with a huge variety of folks, not all of whom were career-bound.
The people hiring at the 1,000-hour level are looking for solid skills, no bad habits, a good attitude, and a clean record (don't worry if you've had a student help you bend an aircraft, as long as the NTSB didn't find you directly at fault doing something dumb, it won't matter as long as you don't try to hide it). At this point in your job trajectory, nobody cares where you got your ratings, just what you've done since.
Company working for:Happily Unemployed Student!
There's only one school I can think of right now that I would definately NOT want on a resume. And whether everything said about that school is true or not...........But the name definately raises eyebrows and tempers when mentioned.
But is that viewed as bad by the hiring companies?
Seems like the hiring company might like the lower cost of business brought on by more competition for the existing pilot jobs.
So then even this flight training company (whose name shall not be spoken) might not be viewed as bad on a resume.


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DEADFALL – Film Review
Dave Henry December 14, 2012 Current Reviews
This Movie Falls Dead on its Feet
DIRECTED BY STEFAN RUZOWITZKY/2012
Deadfall is a, clunky, ham-fisted meditation on dysfunctional family relationships. It's very poorly written, especially in terms of the dialogue, which sounds as if it were written by a high school student. It's filled with choice gems like this:
"I have a past wife who visits me in dreams. She told me you were coming."
"I'll be home around noon. Unless I'm drinking."
"A panicking woman is no help to anyone."
Eric Bana and Olivia Wilde play siblings with fake-sounding Southern accents. I'm not sure why they have fake-sounding Southern accents, since the movie takes place in Wisconsin during a blizzard on Thanksgiving. The characters are supposed to be from Alabama, for no good reason whatsoever. Also, for some reason Olivia Wilde spends most of the movie in a silver sequined cocktail dress, even during one of the most unsexy sex scenes I've ever seen.
I'm not even sure who the main character is supposed to be. Eric Bana gets top billing and most of the screentime, but he's an unlikeable murderer who either kills or tries to kill almost everyone he meets in the movie. Plus, he totally has a thing for his hot sister, which is weird. He does get into a fight with an Indian who cuts his finger off at one point, so there's that. Kate Mara plays the most likeable and heroic character, but she doesn't get as much screen time. Go figure.
This movie is silly and goofy, but not in a good way, that makes the movie fun to watch. It's mostly just stupid, and a chore to sit through. In the end, it amounts to nothing. It has nothing to say; no resolution. And no reason why you should waste your time on it.
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Research commissioned by Irish animal health specialists MSD Animal Health has revealed that many cat owners across Ireland are unaware of the main parasite risks for their pets and are not treating or preventing infestation appropriately.
Ahead of 'Take your Cat to the Vet Day' on Wednesday (August 22), MSD Animal Health is sharing the findings of its all-Ireland research in the hope that cat owners will visit their local veterinary practice and guarantee 'purr-fect' protection against fleas, ticks and worms.
Findings in the study, which surveyed 450 cat owners in Ireland north and south, revealed that 50.4% of cat owners are jeopardising the health of their pets and family members by only starting parasite treatment after seeing their pet scratching, by which time the flea infestation on the pet and in the home is already well established.
Although fleas prefer to feed on cats, they will also bite humans, potentially resulting in unpleasant skin reactions. Homes can easily become infested with flea eggs and larvae, and it can be difficult, time consuming and costly to manage an infestation. Therefore, routine prevention is often recommended.
The survey also found that only half of cat lovers are aware of the risk of roundworm in cats, with 63% not having wormed their feline in the last three months. This suggests many cats are at risk of being infected by these pesky squatters who will make no hesitation in creating a home for themselves in human members of the household too.
These findings gave particular concern to MSD Animal Health given that nearly six in ten cats spend most of their time living indoors.
MSD veterinary advisor, Ms. Oonagh Fitzgibbon, said: "It's clear from the study that not enough cat owners are aware of the dangers of parasites, not only to their feline friends, but to the wider family.
"We are keen to communicate the importance of taking a preventative approach to parasite treatment to reduce the risks and costs associated with unwanted guests, keeping cats healthy and happy and transmission levels low.
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import ch.hearc.gotit.daos.UserDao;
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import org.springframework.stereotype.Repository;

@Repository("userDao")
public class UserDaoImpl extends BasicDaoImpl<UserEntity, Integer> implements UserDao {

	public UserDaoImpl() {
		super(UserEntity.class);
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	@Override
	public UserEntity findByUsername(String username) {
		return (UserEntity) getCurrentSession()
				.getNamedQuery("UserQuery.findByUsername")
				.setString("username", username)
				.uniqueResult();
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"A small step on a long journey" Israeli fintech company Salaryo sees first-ever UAE investment
"It took us a long time to complete the deal due to concerns over transferring funds from Dubai to Israel," said Salaryo CEO Yair Levy
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Israeli Fintech company Salaryo Inc., which provides credit and digital banking services to small businesses in the U.S. has raised $5.8 million in credit and equity. The company declined to detail how much debt it had incurred, but it is estimated to be the main element of the deal.
The equity component was led by UAE-based private equity and venture capital fund KEN Investments, which has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in the deal. This is estimated to be the first time an Emirati fund has openly invested in an Israeli company and follows the announcement last month that the two countries had agreed to normalize diplomatic relations.
Salaryo co-founder and cEO Yair Levy. Photo: Salaryo
Other investors included British venture capitalist Michael Ullman, Variant Investments, and Techstars Ventures in whose accelerator Salaryo had participated.
In a conversation with Calcalist, Salaryo co-founder and CEO Yair Levy spoke about the connection to the UAE-based fund. "We made contact with the fund through one of our investors. Unfortunately, we have yet to visit the country and the negotiations were conducted entirely remotely using digital means."
Levy noted that the fund had no issue with investing in an Israeli company and treated it as a purely financial investment. "The fund had no problem on the business level and the big challenge was the technical one. It took us a long time to complete due to concerns over transferring funds from Dubai to Israel. At the end of the day, it required a lot of creativity and there are still challenges in executing the deal," Levy said.
According to Salaryo, the company will use the funds to propel the growth of its small business lending activity and to launch new business banking products in 2021. The current financing round brings Salaryo's total to $12 million in equity and debt.
KEN Investments focuses primarily on fast-growing, digitally enabled B2B and B2C companies in Fintech, Insurtech, Pharma, E-commerce, Consumer goods. Most of its investments range between $100,000 and $1 million.
In addition to the current investment, Levy said he believes the funding will open doors to the financial world in the UAE. "A big factor in the field of lending is access to sources of credit and money and the financial sector. It is a small step in a long journey in the Emirates. The peace agreement that is shaping up helped us immensely. The ability to initiate the move and its implementation received a boost due to the positive environment generated by the agreement, unfortunately, the technical failure in terms of transferring the funds has yet to be solved," Levy said.
Dubai's free trade zone spells opportunity for Israeli businesses, says Israel Shipyards' Shlomi Fogel
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There is more to the UAE than Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Salaryo offers loans and lines of credit to small businesses and has many competitors, including in Israel, with companies like Fundbox and BlueVine.
"We have been active since 2018 and have handed out $60 million in credit to hundreds of businesses," Levy said. Salaryo was founded in 2017 and employs 10 people in Israel and the U.S. Salaryo's lending technology features a fully automated experience, featuring KYC (Know Your Client), financial and professional analysis, payment processing and e-signatures, to make a decision in minutes. Once approved, Salaryo sends funds to the business within 24 hours.
"This investment round propels Salaryo's evolution from a niche player into a fintech banking partner for small businesses, at a time that small business owners need us the most," said Levy. "This year we have expanded our offering with business loans, providing cash flow flexibility and relief during Covid-19. Our next big step in the materialization of our vision to be the 'Bank of the Future of Work' is planned for next year, when we launch a suite of digital banking products that are designed for cash flow volatility and income uncertainty."
Dubai's financial center. Photo: Reuters
"It took a long time to close the deal. This is our first time investing in Israeli technology. Salaryo services the large and rapidly growing U.S. Small businesses market," said Ken Investments CEO Egbert Willam.
"Covid-19 has accelerated the digitization of financial services. Fintech companies such as Salaryo provide opportunities to generate alternative return streams in a dynamic environment," said Curt Fintel, Principal at Variant Investments. "Salaryo's team possesses the financial acumen and advanced technology that give Variant an edge in getting exposure to unconventional income-generating assets in the specialty finance category."
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A community in Wales plans to launch a crowdfunding appeal in the New Year to try to raise money for a railway station feasibility study.
Previously such work was conducted by the South East Wales Transport Alliance but the consortium of 10 local authorities was abolished this year by Welsh transport minister Edwina Hart. In response, the community of Magor, east of Newport, decided to raise the £40,000 required for a formal study itself.
The Magor Action Group on Rail hopes its appeal through Crowdfunder.co.uk will raise £20,000. It aims to secure the remainder from other bodies. Crowd-funding donors could receive rewards ranging from commemorative fridge magnets to having their names displayed at the new station.
To avoid generating further car traffic in the villages of Magor and Undy, the group proposes a "walkway" station, as opposed to a parkway, with good access for pedestrians and cyclists.
Retired railway engineer Phil Inskip, a local member of campaign group Railfuture, said the station was estimated to cost about £5m, of which some £3m was for a footbridge complying with disabled access rules. He said the existing underpass at the same location would meet the disability rules if the ground were lowered by 30cm, to give 2.3m headroom.
He said the villages had a population of about 7,000, with a further 500 houses on the way, and a high-level study from Southampton university had suggested Magor station could have a Benefit:Cost Ratio of 3.3:1.


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Ah, steak marinade. There's often a debate that ensues about whether or not steaks even need marinade. Which camp are you in? Marinade?
You can use a myriad of things to flavor your marinade, like sauces—mustards, soy sauce, chili paste, fish sauce, and Worcestershire.
Now go forth and marinate (and vinaigrette) your heart out!
Here's a more homey, French-inspired marinade with lots of fresh herbs (or herb blend), mustard, lemon, and … hey again, garlic!
Wildstoverij (Wildpeper) met een saus op basis van de marinade. Een dankbaar recept voor als je bezoek hebt. Smakelijk!
How to make authentic lao-thai style beef jerky. It is simple to cook when it's all dehydrated. There are some days where you come home from doing errands .
Ingredients include: 1/4 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup light soy sauce, 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper, 1 crushed garlic clove, 1 tbsp brown sugar, .


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Southend United sign Freddie Ladapo from Crystal Palace
Blues are delighted to announce the signing of Freddie Ladapo from Crystal Palace to bolster the forward ranks.
Ladapo, who turns 25 tomorrow, joins Southend United on a six month deal with a one year option.
Freddie was part of the Blues Academy before moving to Colchester United in League One where he spent four seasons, however the majority of which saw him out on loan learning his trade in non-league football.
The Romford-born striker signed for Premier League Eagles from Margate in March 2016 after impressing during a trial with the club's development squad, where he netted a hat-trick against Watford in his first game.
Loan moves to fellow League One clubs Oldham Athletic & Shrewsbury Town followed, scoring four goals in 15 appearances for Shrews.
The striker made his first-team debut for Palace against Manchester United in the Premier League at Old Trafford in September.
Freddie was keen to make his mark at a team where he started "I was at Oldham for the first part of last season and then Shrewsbury in the second half and I enjoyed my time with both clubs, but now I'm back at a club where I started off as a kid and I want to do really well and make my mark."
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"A man has to live with himself, even if he lives in the gutter."
the rap was repeated and Absolaam looked up to call, "Come in!"
sitting at, "General," he said softly.
"Yes, Graham? More figures I suppose?"
have them." He steeled himself for the coming shock.
sighed, "Tell the crew I'll be with them in five minutes."
its normal, clipped accent now that he had work to do.
the past two and a half years.
video-terminal screen, "Perhaps too strong.
not include the United States of America.
wish mercy posts to return to US soil?
since the removal of the mercy posts.
various options to be voted on.
quick check informed Gerald of Andrew Clarksen's position.
having on the US citizenry.
"...actually, it doesn't give a name, just an ident number."
person's name, if the proposer wishes to remain anonymous."
spoke, "I'd agree with you, Absolaam - but only up to a point.
one, though, so I asked that a few studies be commissioned."
the first five to ten years, at most."
"Exactly, Absolaam," said Graham, "That's the entire point."
going to be reassured by any guarantees of anonymity from us.
Wye nodded, "Yes, surely you recall, Graham."
was before they were all computerised, of course."
been trying to root out.
"The only problem is how to change this system."
direction of the ceiling, "Wake up."
"Yes, Deborah?" the voice-activated computer replied.
speaker's voice - on the terminal screen.
GRAHAM GREENE: The only problem is how to change this system.
indexing to related and internally-specified records."
motions, specifically cross-indexed to that transcript."
be careful - we cannot be seen to be bypassing the President.
generation of Americans grew up with a feeling of powerlessness."
the head of the FBI.
to this demand. As a populist leader, he had little choice.
Immediately, the British terms were unconditionally agreed to.
Deborah ran into Wye's bedroom, her husband close on her heels.
breath, and stated, calmly, "Yes, I know - I've seen it already."
he cried, "But what are we going to do about it, General?"
problems it had thrown up.
board before voting on Deborah's anonymity proposal had finished.
question: Whose ident number was it?
Dictator of the British Isles."
red-haired, eight year old girl, should ask her question.
"I mean, what would replace him?"
the class, "What do you think would happen?"
or a new dictator could spring up, or..." her voice trailed off.
said, in some frustration, "Can you?"
spoke in front of the class.
it. But it doesn't work," he added.
steal whatever they want to sell on the black market.
anybody can do to stop them," he finished, proudly.
"Huh?" asked the young boy.
is 'incorruptible' it means that they can't be bribed."
"What does it say, Joe?" asked Dot.
"Because they've got absolute power," he concluded.
adding, "If, indeed, he hasn't."
inaccurate to say that it was a class of twelve year olds.
John Jewson, who was nineteen years old.
whenever its predictions conflicted with the observations).
small groups holding a virtual monopoly on power."
examples are post-Revolution America and post-Imperial Britain.
to a Hobson's choice between, essentially, two options.
who were in favour of slavery.
example, carries on growing throughout the South, even today.
democracy into a...well, a benevolent dictatorship."
Gerald, starting to become more interested.
could precipitate a civil war."
'won?'" At his teacher's questioning look, he continued, "Why?
exposed for what it is?"
Gerald thought for a moment, as did everybody else in the room.
vote on the new proposal. Would anybody object to a straw poll?"
- the poll was taken.
only one percent of the population did not bother to vote.
voted to remove Wye from power.
drink gallons of the stuff before you could produce a high.
a hangover when its effects wore off.
"Absolaam!" Deborah's voice cut into the Dictator's reverie.
in front of, "Have you found something?"
"Yes," said Graham, "What of it?"
indicated the 'Other/Unknown' line on the screen.
"Hagbard," said Wye, "Wake up!"
"Yes, Sol?" asked the computer.
'Other/Unknown' group displayed on Deborah's terminal."
membership, voting patterns in the 'anti-Wye proposal,' or both?"
to show the expansion of the 'Other/Unknown' group.
followers of a small group of religions."
who are scientists and the percentage who are teachers."
as percentage of...oh, forget it, It'll be quicker to type."
were updated one more, he turned to Wye.
close to seventy eight percent of my support."
a simple, "Hagbard, unlock code Lao Tzi. Thanks, Hagbard."
The computer immediately replied, "Anytime, Sol."
nature of this new religion.
Tzi' Hmmm...isn't that the old taoist monk?"
Dictator of the British isles, explained his words a little more.


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Games Of The Decade – The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Posted by Eoghan Crimmons | Jan 5, 2020 | Gaming, News | 0
We at Geek Ireland have been looking at some decade-defining games, picking the most memorable games of the 2010s and seeing what made them so good.
In May of 2015 CD Projekt Red graced us with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The third in their Witcher series of games, based on the series of books by Andrzej Sapkowski. To say there was a lot of anticipation for this game would be an understatement, as it had already won awards before it was even released. With the game winning the Golden Joystick Awards' Most Wanted category two years in a row before its release. 4 years on from that we now have a Witcher television show on Netflix and a possibility of a sequel finally. So what is the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt puts the player back into the story of Geralt of Rivia, a Witcher, who has been mutated as a child into gaining superhuman abilities that help him in killing creatures and beats. Geralt is plagued with dreams of the Wild Hunt, a group of spectral soldiers who are an omen of war, death and all-around bad stuff. Geralt finds himself and his long-term lover Yennefer in the castle of Emhyr var Emreis, the Emperor of Nilfgaard, who asks Geralt to help him find his daughter Cirilla who he believes the Wild Hunt is coming for because of her Elder Blood. Geralt and Yennefer organise a plan to find Ciri and then, the hunt truly begins. Geralt adventures across the world in search of Ciri in the hope he can reach her and save her from the Wild Hunt before they find her.
The graphics of the game still hold up to today's standards
The Witcher 3 is one of the most well-received games of this decade. With over 1.5 million pre-orders, it had received over 800 different awards including numerous game of the year awards a year after its release. This kind of performance is all due to the effort that went into creating this game. CD Projekt Red spent many years trying to complete this game, with a few push backs on deadlines that angered some fans who wanted the game as soon as they could get their hands on it, the anticipation for The Witcher 3 grew and grew. With developers quoted as saying they had taken inspiration from games from the Zelda series, Dark Souls and Red Dead Redemption they made sure that gamers anticipation for The Witcher 3 was incredibly high. With three and a half years of development and over two and a half years for the recording of voice acting alone, CD Projekt Red ensured that the world of the Witcher would be the biggest it could be and have each encounter feel as good as the last.
If you have had the privilege of playing The Witcher 3 you will know that this effort was not in vain. With an amazing voice cast that also included Charles Dance as Emperor Emhyr, each character in the world seemed unique, they had their own story, their own troubles and their own place in this little world that you could explore to your heart's content. The story could play out as quick or as slow as you wanted it to, you felt in control of the pace of the story and when you thought it could not have got better, someone challenged you to a game of Gwent. Gwent is the card game minigame that is played throughout the Continent of The Witcher. It is a basic concept, score more points in a round than the other person, nothing fancy. But then when you realise in the opening 10 hours you have played of the game that 6 of them were playing Gwent with the same guy in Emhyr's castle over and over just so you can get a special card that can strengthen your deck you begin to ponder the definition of insanity while knowing you would do the same again given the chance. The plot of The Witcher is fantastic, it is dark and harrowing and funny and upsetting and uplifting and everything you could want in an adventure of this scale.
The story of The Witcher is one of the best you will ever come across
But the best thing about the game to me was this is what gaming is meant to be. There is no fancy multiplayer, no in-game transactions, just you and a screen and an amazing story unfolding in front of you. Also, when you had your fill of the main story, finished it over and overseeing what different endings you could achieve, then the developers ensure there is more Witcher goodness when they released two amazing DLC packs in Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine that bring the game to another level, Blood and Wine especially. Toussaint, the new area Geralt can explore is rich and vibrant and beautiful enough to keep your interest as you see where Geralt's story goes when a vampire attack rocks the land.
One of the greatest reasons this is one of the games of the decade to me though, and one that proves the impact it has on people is that the Netflix show would not have its Witcher without it. Henry Cavill, Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's The Witcher found out about the character through this game, he got the part after pursuing it from loving the game so much and has now paid the game back by giving it a resurgence, with Steam analytics showing that The Witcher 3 is being played more now than when it was released in 2015. All of this on the back of the news that The Witcher 4 could be on the way too, it's almost too much to handle.
If all of these things don't make you want to dust off your steel and silver sword, whistle for Roach and set off for your nearest Place of Power then I don't know what to say to you, other than please join our Discord and tell me what you think of this incredible game or the show or anything other games you think defined the past decade.
But pretty pretty please, whatever you do, toss a coin to your Witcher.
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Re: USA charts - the ultimate debate
Originally Posted by emilyelizabeth
Any more thoughts on the USA natal chart since this writing? We were waiting for some time to pass...
Developments worthy of note?
I reject the 1776 date. The two primary reasons are that:
1) If astrology is a science, then it must act like a science and be consistent in its application. If we create new natal charts for countries like Iran, Russia, Romania, China etc, because they have new constitutions, then we must be consistent and create a new natal chart for the US when it changes constitutions; and
2) setting aside ethnocentricity and romantic fantasy, it's historically inaccurate. The Declaration of Independence did nothing more than create 13 separate countries, and it repeatedly says so.
The biggest problem seems to be confusing the phrase "United States" which NEVER appears in the Declaration of Independence with the phrase "united States" which appears a couple of times.
The colonies were united only in their desire to be independent of Britain. They had no desire to be unified. Later, when they did unifiy, it was solely for the purposes of self-defence and the maintenance of diplomatic relations with other countries. Each state continued to print its own currency and run its own affairs independently.
In looking for a "better" natal chart for the US, I've researched a number of legitimate dates and times through 1791, and oddly, nearly all have produced a chart with Sagittarius rising.
I'm convinced that Sagittarius is the correct rising sign and history proves it quite well.
For example, with Virgo on the MC and Libra on the 11th House cusp, we find the early US on friendly terms with native Americans, purchasing land rather than taking it by force, or entering into treaties with native Americans which the US does not violate. We also find the "peace at any price" Libra government paying huge bribes to Britain and France not to harass US commerical or naval vessels, and the US pays an annual tribute to the Barabary Coast States of $Millions (in 1790 US Dollars not adjusted US Dollars) for nearly a decade to not attack US merchant ships in the Mediterranean.
Then suddenly things change. The US stops paying bribes to Britain and France and ends up at war with Britain, and stops paying the annual tribute to the Barbary Coast States, sending the marines to invade those countries (that's the "...shores of Tripoli..." part of the Marine Hymn). The attitude toward native Americans has changed, too, and the US is more violent, willing to use force to drive native Americans off of land rather than purchasing it or negotiating treaties for its use.
In a Sagittarius rising chart, that's easily explained by a progressed or directed Ascendant and changing house cusps, as well as the progression of planets.
The outer planet transits also match a Sagittarius rising chart beautifully. Uranus in the 4th House when the US experiences bizarre weather phenomenon that destroys crops and causes strife can be seen in the 1930s, again in the 1840s, and progressing the chart prior to birth, in the 1760s, the 1680s and even the 1590s.
The transit of Pluto fits exceptionally well, not only with respect to the Great Depression and other significant events, but also for delienating generations of Americans. Between the "Baby Boomers" and the "Me Generation," the "Tweeners" are clearly seen as Neptune changes houses.
I've had to reject numerous charts, but I'm having great success with the current chart I'm using. It's based on the passage of a law creating the Constitutional Convention at "just before day's end" on June 19, 1786 at Federal Hall in New York City. "Day's end" for the Congress of the Articles of Confederation while in session was 6:00 pm (although sometimes heated debates lasted much later). The rectified birth time best fits 5:54 pm.
Chart is marked by a Kite configuration with a Grand Trine between Neptune, Pluto and Mercury, with Mars in the 8th House opposing Pluto and sextiling Mercury and Neptune. The other outstanding feature is Sun in the 7th House square Midheaven (all orbs about 1 degree). Another interesting aspect is Saturn conjunct Pluto in the 2nd House (orb about 2 degrees).
I've worked quite a bit on US natal charts because I have a tremendous curiousity for the future and finding the correct birth time is probably the Holy Grail of mundane astrology.
What about NBA foundation? Is it built upon Egyptian Astrology too?
Tall tale: Basketball originated in Ancient Egypt.
Dude, Imma sue you! Because misinformation about the NBA.
Originally Posted by Night Sky
I've seen the chart. It's a powerful chart and some things stand out quite a lot to me. I like it.
But, I am not expert on American History. Please can you explain the date a little more in the context of the formation of a powerful Nation, Unified, sovereign, and basically a unified force. Can you contextualise that precise day?
Not really, except to say that debate had taken place over several days regarding inherent weaknesses in the Articles and the need to make changes. Some ideas were kicked around, including primitive drafts of proposed changes to the Articles. The idea of a constitutional convention was proposed, but they held off setting a date for the convention until discussing it with the state legislatures (as their support would be needed). A date was set for the convention several months later, it was held, and everyone knows (most) of the rest of the story.
The founding of a nation is something that we as astrologers have to work out, and it will be quite subjective to some extent. I mean how you know when a national consciouness arises? Does it even matter? If we base it on documents (charters, declarations or constitutions), oftentimes that's nothing more than a formalization of something that already exists (think of two people living together for 10 years who then get married or two entities who conduct business on a verbal contract for a time then prepare a written contract). I think we can develop a much better standard that's more universal (scientific) than the one that exists now. Campion makes some valid points, and I try to faithfully follow his logic.
I don't necessarily reject all charts, I just think they're improperly applied, like the Constitution Chart. If it's rectified correctly, it should show the passage of every amendment to the Constitution, including those that failed (like the ERA), significant legal challenges to the Constitution (ie Mapp v Ohio, Escobedo v Arizona and Miranda v Arizona et al regarding search and seizure - 4th Amendment), and restrictions or expansions of constitutional rights, but it wouldn't tell you much about the US, or its people or government.
After all this time, still no consensus on the U.S.A. chart!
Not true by a long
Shot!
Your jumpshot is airball, ds?
Even it's just an elbow jumper?
My aim is true, with a little spin added in.
Larry Bird is great though.
Honestly, I just don't understand the obsession with the 1776 dates. It defies logic, reality, historical fact and astrological universalism.
The phrase "United States" never occurs anywhere in the Declaration of Independence. That is an historical fact.
Jefferson states clearly and in no uncertain terms that the purpose of the Declaration is to create 13 independent countries, with 13 independent governments, economies and currencies.
There isn't a shred of evidence to support claims that one single country was created.
The Sibley Chart is a propaganda chart. A propaganda document. Its intent was to propagandize.
Why? The vast overwhelming majority of colonists, well more than 70% did not support the "revolution."
That's documented fact.
More than 35% were Tories and supported the king. Another 35+% either didn't care or weren't thrilled with either the king or the rebels.
So when the British withdraw, how do you keep the 7 out of 10 Colonists who didn't support you from taking up arms and engaging in another civil war?
Simple. Spread propaganda and disinformation. That's where the Sibley Chart comes in. Look? See? It was divine providence, God's Will, in the heavens, in the stars, the Universe decreed it, it was destiny (or density), the Fickle Finger of Fate, there were two birds in a tree...
... it was meant to be.
That's how.
And the funny thing is, the very same people who froth at the mouth over the 1776 dates, then get bent out of shape if you don't do a new chart for Iraq's "new" government with Faisal, and then another chart for Iraq's "new" government with Saddam, and then another chart for Iraq because of the "new" constitution, and new chart for Iran because of its "new" constitution, and another chart for Egypt because of Sadat's "new" government, and another new chart for Egypt because of Mubrark's "new" government, and now almost certainly another new chart for Egypt, and a new chart for Romania because of its new constitution and so on ad nauseum ad infinitum.
But suggest that a new chart should be done for the Articles of Confederation when the 13 separate independent countries actually unite, or for the later Constitution which completely altered the form of government and people look at you like you're a heretic.
People can't have it both ways.
"You have to use a new chart if a country changes governments or constitutions, but that doesn't apply to the US," is not astrology.
That sounds a lot like the nonsense on NeptunCafe and their "Chiron represents the military, but only in the natal chart of the US and for no other country."
How ridiculous is that?
Regardless, whatever the natal chart of the US is, it must have Sagittarius-rising or the Outer Planets don't track to events in US history. Uranus must be in the 1st House during a certain period, because there's no other way to explain the sub-generation running around with $14,000 worth of tattoos and body piercings charged on their parents' credit cards.
Of course, one could always adopt the position that the effects of Pluto don't occur until Pluto changes signs. One web-site does that to justify a Scorpio-rising chart for the US. They claim that when Pluto is transiting a Sign/House it merely lays the groundwork for transformation. The actual transformation takes place after Pluto moves into the next Sign/House. That's quite silly too, but it just goes to show the lengths people will go to justify anything.
yes, I've heard some "tales" about that too... don't know whether to believe it or not, though...but that Zero hour chart I produced sure would qualify for being one so 'Electionally" chosen... imho
...and it is known among some that study the esoteric and occult rather devotionally that there is a cycle of 888 years that has to do with the "Christ" or "Krishna" spirit or consciousness. and twice 888 is 1776
WHOOOMP ... THERE IT IS
unique_astrology
What a coincidence that a Sidereal solar return (or a precession corrected one) using the Sibly chart, preceding the first battle of the United States Civil War [the first battle of Bull Run] would have the Sibly Sun on it's MC and the Sibly Saturn on it's East Point and the lunar eclipse on that day right on the Sibly chart Pluto.
While Fort Sumter is used as the beginning of the Civil War, the only Union casualties were from an accident which occurred as a 100 gun salute to the Union flag was being fired by the Union forces. The first major battle was First Bull Run. I propose that battle as the real beginning of the Civil War.
There were 3 eclipses (2 FM's, 1 NM) in the lunar synodic month during which the First Battle of Bull Run was fought; with the Sun and Moon of the middle eclipse being on the midpoint of the Moon from the first and third eclipses.
The first eclipse squared the Sibly Chart MC. Eclipse Saturn was 2 arc minutes in right ascension from an exact square to unprecessed Sibly Uranus.
The South Node of the second eclipse was conjunct the Sibly Chart Sun. Eclipse Saturn was 2 arc minutes in right ascension from an exact square to Sibly Uranus corrected for precession.
The third eclipse was conjunct the Sibly Chart Pluto in right ascension.
All eclipses had Neptune conjunct Sibly IC and Uranus conjunct Sibly Dsc.
The third, which occurred the same day as the battle, had transit Mars square transit Pluto in longitude.
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Unique_, what have you got for the 9/11 attack, which was used as a pretext for destabilizing the Middle East? Anything in the Sibley chart?
I've lately been hearing that it wasn't even real planes that hit the two towers ...and ...imho... only a fool would believe one hit the Pentagon.
What then have I heard, as of late, that did hit the twin towers you might ask?
Well, I'm glad that you might.
"Holograms".
FOR THE PURPOSE OF GREED... TO GET THAT PIPELINE BUILT ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST TO THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA.
The one that will terminate at a refinery in Syria that is already being built, ...despite the fact the USA shouldn't even be in Syria... and is protected by American troops.
Do I believe it was rather holograms?
I'll tell you this. I was told of this theory/explanation by my friend, Malakye [Whom I identify as "Mitch" in my book] and whom has natal Mercury exactly conjunct, by same Sign and degree, with my 8th House cusp [indicating that He is one from whom I have learned a great deal about the "Darkness" {and I will avow, from first hand experience, that He is an adept at many a "Dark Rite"...or they may be somewhat "Gray" at the very least.} and also a bit about all other affairs governed over by the 8th House ]. We went out, that same evening He first spoke of holograms and 9/11, to a local Native American casino and were at one of the bars having a bit of libation and another patron came in and sat a couple of seats down from us and He struck up a conversation, inquiring as to "how I was doing" playing the video keno game I was dallying with, which lead to mutual introductions, questions as to what we all did for a living... as it was obvious none of us were making a living from gambling... and I thus found out that He had been a police officer for a number of years but was running his own private security service presently. So, out of the blue, I told him that Malakye had been discussing the events of 9/11 earlier and that I would like his opinion as to what actually crashed into the two twin towers that day [as there has also been speculation that they were actual jet airplanes, just not the ones allegedly hi-jacked, and there are a few other theories that have been existent since the beginning of the time it all was first questioned...but this Hologram theory was a new one to me] The fellow's answer was, immediate and without the least bit of hesitation as to suggest to me that it is a conclusion, a conviction, He has held unequivocally for quite some length of time, but one word, and that word was "holograms".
I about pert near fell off my bar stool.
...and let's not overlook the fact that Omar Gaddafi had made an announcement that Libya was no longer going to accept fiat currency in exchange for his nations oil and that all future purchases must be made with gold. He had just converted Libya's monetary system to the gold dinar and not long afterward Saddam Hussein made a similar announcement.
Malakye's sister converted to the Islamic faith in 2007 and married a Libyan and moved there in 2008. She has since told me that Gaddafi was nothing as like our media portrays him as to have been or as our gov't has claimed him to have as been. She says that He was a most benevolent ruler, beloved by the citizens, and whom gave so much in benefits to his people. Gasoline was 10 cents a gallon, she tells me. She had all her natural teeth replaced, an entire set of upper and lower teeth implanted, for $700 American, cash. ..and I must admit they look wonderful. Not as quite as high a quality in appearance as the top dollar implant work I've seen done here in the States, but she says they fit wonderfully, the procedure went smoothly, flawlessly, and in over ten years time now she hasn't had a single complaint about them.
That same procedure would cost how much here in the States? .
I'm paying $3.60 a gallon for gas [premium] here in the Sacramento, Calif. area.
Our U.S. Dollar is backed by only 7 cents worth of gold, as of two months ago...
...and I think I recall Malakye's sister telling me that medical and dental was "free" for natural born Libyan's at the time.
Ever see the photo that was taken of Saddam while He was being held at Guantanamo Bay?
He had such a dazed and confused look on his face... as if he was thinking to himself "WTF? I thought everything was square between us?"
...and He was the C.I.A.'s boy, there for awhile ...and I've even wondered if He had been promised that He could have Kuwait back at one time or that the USA would at least not interfere with him if He invaded it and claimed it to be a part of Iraq?
It has been so long since I looked at the Sibly 911 charts I had to hunt them down and could not find any text that went with the images.
I made an album in IMGUR and uploaded the charts. After it opens use the slider on the right edge to scroll down.
The Sibly 50 charts are located to the geographic center of the 50 states.
https://imgur.com/a/k2nsxbZ
If it was an "inside job" with our own Government complicit, it wouldn't qualify as an actual "attack" by outside agents. Might show up differently in a Chart.
I've never been given want enough to have to study charts for that date as I know danm good and well there were members of high ranking political offices and of enormous influence that were complaint and some that were also actively involved in an "inside job" even to the possible extent that it was they that conceived the idea and planned it all from the start.
Given the bought and controlled mass media's complete ignoring of the objections made to the official gov't report, as to the discrepancies found within it to scientific facts, the ignoring of eye witness testimonies, the undeniable and almost ridiculously so, yet denied regardless, presence of shills on the internet that attempt to counter every legitimate question , or eye witness account in evidence, that questions or goes against the government's explanations and often with something even more absurd than that which is being questioned to begin with, I would like to know how anyone could possibly have any other conclusion than that?


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package com.orionplatform.strings.tasks;

import com.orionplatform.core.abstraction.Orion;

public class SurroundWithStringTask extends Orion
{
    public static synchronized String run(String aString, String stringToSurroundInputWith)
    {
        return run(aString, stringToSurroundInputWith, stringToSurroundInputWith);
    }

    public static synchronized String run(String aString, String stringPrefix, String stringSuffix)
    {
        StringBuilder stringSurroundedWithSingleQuote = new StringBuilder(stringPrefix);
        stringSurroundedWithSingleQuote.append(aString);
        stringSurroundedWithSingleQuote.append(stringSuffix);
        return stringSurroundedWithSingleQuote.toString();
    }
}


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Q: Progress monitor for eclipse plugin in multi threaded environment I have an eclipse plug in which is multi threaded application. For multi threading I have used ExecutorFramework
I have a main class where there are 3 major functions [ analysis1(),analysis2(),analysis3()] which uses multi threading.
Class Testing{
    initialization();
    analysis1();
    .....
    ....
    analysis2();
    ....
    if(condition) {
       analysis3()
    }

Say initilaization() corresponds to 10%, and analysis1(),analysis2() and analysis3() 40%,10%,40% respectively
all analysis1() ,analysis2() and analysis3() looks something like below
where I have sued monitor
            exeService = Executors.newFixedThreadPool(coresNumber);

            ExecutorCompletionService<Void> exeCompletionService = new ExecutorCompletionService<Void>(
                    exeService);
            List<Future<Void>> futures = new ArrayList<Future<Void>>();
            int workPerUnit = percentfunc/ futures.size();
            for (int i = 0; i < futures.size(); ++i) {

                Future<Void> future = exeCompletionService.take();
                monitor.worked(workPerUnit);
                if (null != monitor && monitor.isCanceled()) {
                    if (exeService != null) {
                        exeService.shutdownNow();
                    }
                    return Status.CANCEL_STATUS;
                }
                future.get();
            }

percentfunc is the percent I gave for each major functions.
I have a problem that monitor will complete 100% even before it executes second major function. What should be done to resolve this.
I have not considered multi threading for reporting the progress. Any idea on how to use it is appreciated.
I also have to consider execution of analysis3() is optional sometimes. In that case initialization(),analysis1(),analysis2() together should make 100%.