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The Weekly Review: September 27 – October 3
"Wokeness" rules the day in Enola Holmes
Watching Millie Bobby Brown in this Netflix movie, I was reminded of early Hayley Mills. Brown and Mills started out in kid-friendly hits (Disney flicks for Hayley; Stranger Things for Millie), then both branched out into more tween-oriented fluff: Enola Holmes and The Moon-Spinners.
We're talking about two youthful Brits with charisma up the butt, appealing to both kids and adults. When I was a youngster, I was infatuated with Hayley. If I was a tween today, I might well be equally smitten with Brown. For both of these charmers, the word "spunk" comes to mind.
As an adult, however, I was put off by Enola Holmes's heavy-handed feminism and the imposition of woke sensibilities on 19th-century Britain.
But this is 2020, and that sort of thing is, apparently, inevitable.
Kids grade: B+
Adult grade: C
Some election-outcome advice:
The tough thing is going to be maintaining an even emotional keel. Just remember, if your guy loses, it's not the end of the world. Also good to remember: If your guy wins, most of the problems we have right now are not going to go away.
Now if only I was confident that I will be taking my own advice.
Everyone was on pins and needles, anxiously awaiting the (supposedly) traditional "October Surprise." Leave it to Donald Trump. He doesn't do surprises; Trump does bombshells.
Debate Takeaway:
I was surprised to learn, courtesy of Chris Wallace, that a small group called the Proud Boys is largely responsible for all the violence plaguing our cities. Silly me. And good for Chris, son of Mike, for pressing Trump on why he won't denounce this scourge on society, these "Proud Boys."
I am so clueless. Here I was, thinking that it was leftist groups like Antifa and Black Lives Matter that were wreaking all the havoc.
I keep harping on this, probably to no avail. But Tucker Carlson put it better than I could:
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If we could just get a handle on our outrageous income inequality, 95 percent of our other problems would go away, or at least diminish. Everyone has to have a shot at The American Dream — or at the very least, believe they have a shot at it.
What she said. Although, I would also put the onus on Republicans.
Dinkle vs. King
The Weekly Review: September 20 – 26
Above, Kasper and Birgitte kick political ass in Denmark
How to Make a Great TV Show … and Ruin It
Midway through my binge-watch of Denmark's acclaimed drama Borgen (2010-2013), somewhere during season two of the three-season series, I decided I was watching the best political show television has ever produced. And yes, that includes The West Wing and House of Cards (American version; I haven't seen the British original).
Borgen isn't as rah-rah patriotic as West Wing, with the latter's rousing speeches and good-guys-win storylines. Nor is it as melodramatic as House of Cards; no reporters get pushed into the path of an oncoming subway train.
But the show's balance of governmental machinations with the toll taken on participants' personal lives is unparalleled.
Yet a funny thing happened on the way to Borgen's third season: They demoted the most interesting character. Pilou Asbaek, as the prime minister's charming-yet-conniving "spin doctor," Kasper Juul, went from one of two main reasons to watch Borgen (the other being Sidse Babett Knudsen as Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg), to brief, token appearances in the third and final season.
Turns out I can't blame this disastrous development on the show's writers. Turns out Asbaek made other acting commitments during the lull between seasons two and three, while the show's network was mulling renewal for another ten episodes. As a result, Borgen went from a great show to … a good show.
But I highly recommend it – especially those first two seasons.
Seasons 1-2: A Season 3: B+
Question: What would happen if the media and regular folk stopped taking pictures and video at the ongoing riots? What if only the print media were allowed to report on the chaos?
My guess is that most of the madness would die out. No pictures, no story.
For once, LeBron James and I agree on something.
Well, it's the end of an era, and much of America is in mourning. The news of this passing, when it came, was a blow to many of us, if not an entirely unexpected one. Alas, all good things must come to an end.
It is true that for half of the country, this announcement was not greeted with grief and despair, but rather with (tactless) glee and relief. But this is a loss felt deeply by millions of citizens, especially women.
After decades of standing strong for women's rights, who or what will replace this icon of female power:
Indeed, "what does it all mean"?
Oh, yeah. This woman died:
But seriously … if the conspiracy theorists are correct and our existence on Earth is nothing more than some kind of cosmic, simulated game, the climax of which is called "2020," can the cosmic gods please put an end to the damn thing already, or at least take a bathroom break?
Reviews in Short: September 2020
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If you're an apartment dweller who lives alone (like me), you don't get to see many movies that take place in, well, your kind of place. There was Jimmy Stewart in Rear Window, of course, but most films seem to be set in creepy houses (horror movies) or sunny, single-family homes (everything else).
So I was attracted to the premise of #Alive, a new zombie flick from Korea in which a young man wakes up to discover that the world outside his upper-floor apartment is overrun by snarling brain-eaters. This isn't as entertaining as the similar-themed I Am Legend or Korea's manic Train to Busan, but it will do on a lonely Saturday night. Release: 2020 Grade: B
The Weekly Review: September 6 – 12
I thought I should check out Netflix's Cuties this week, just to see what all the fuss is about. But good lord … after I read some of the vitriolic comments about this movie on Twitter, it seems to me that even expressing an interest in the thing is enough to put you on someone's hit list.
Maybe I'll watch it later – assuming it's still there.
The controversy over Cuties' sexualization of children reminds me of the rationale for showing graphic rape scenes/nudity in "revenge" flicks. Filmmakers know they can get by with it if they insist that they are really against it.
But the difference between Cuties and something like I Spit on Your Grave — and it is a big difference — is the age of the actors.
Way back in the early 1980s, I was a young man recently moved from Minnesota to Dallas, Texas. I joined a company softball team and was amused one sunny afternoon when I could hear players on the opposing bench refer to me as a "Yankee." I thought they were joking. Ha ha.
To naïve me, "Yankee" was a term that died out 100 years earlier, when the South assimilated back into the Union. It was ancient history.
Over the coming years in Texas, I came to understand that the "us vs. them" worldview that rocked the country in the 1860s was very much alive and well in the 1980s South.
This makes me wonder about post-election America in 2020. Will "Trumpers" become the new "Yankees," embodying a toxic cultural division that haunts us for a century or more?
I am confused. Was the alligator trimming trees, or was it the woman's legs that were trimming trees?
Rather than give $1,200 stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans so that they can pay the rent, why not give checks to older Americans and those with compromised immunity systems on the condition that they stay home, and let everyone else get back to work?
Hey, I'm an older American, so I'd have to stay home if they did this. But I think that beats the alternative.
Bayleigh Dayton got the boot from the Big Brother house this week. Bayleigh is emphatically not underage, but she is emphatically a girl.
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The Shakespeare Requirement
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by Julie Schumacher
Don't be misled, as I was, by the blurbs describing Schumacher's book as a "biting satire" about university politics. The stakes in Shakespeare are too slight (or are treated that way). There isn't a serious page to be found. It's more Three Stooges than Catch-22: "verbal slapstick," I'd call it – but I mean that as a compliment.
I haven't been this pleasantly surprised by a comic novel since I discovered Janet Evanovich's One for the Money 15 years ago. Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels and their assortment of New Jersey oddballs are somewhat less-sophisticated cousins to Schumacher's collection of scholars at "Payne University."
In most novels with a large ensemble of characters, I inwardly groan whenever the action shifts to some of them. There are always at least a few people who bore or irritate me, and I grow impatient to get back to the characters I really care about. Not so with Shakespeare. Every teacher, student, or staff member Schumacher introduces is a comic delight.
The Weekly Review: August 30 – Sept. 5
I am finally, finally able to watch Denmark's acclaimed series Borgen, which unexpectedly popped up on my Netflix menu. So far, I've seen the first four episodes, and my initial impressions are:
It manages to make politics fun. The action is fast-paced, and our exposure to "stirring" speeches and boring committee meetings is limited. In that respect, it's a bit like The West Wing.
Most of the characters are well-written and well-portrayed. But not all of them (see "Cons," below). The politicians, media people, and ancillary characters do not require lengthy backstories or exposition to seem real from the get-go.
I cannot stomach the family dynamics of the protagonist prime minister and her husband (pictured above). The husband, especially, comes off as a smug, feminist wet dream. Support his wife? You bet! Content to stay home and play Mr. Mom? You got it! Do all the Christmas shopping without complaint? Of course! Prefer his wife on top during sex? What do you think?
I am hoping that this guy, a college lecturer, has an affair with the brunette student who has her eye on him, if only to confirm my suspicion that he is actually a conniving jerk.
Our hero, the aforementioned prime minister, is also a bit too good to be true. But so was Jed Bartlet, so I suppose that's to be expected in a show like this.
I've only watched the first episode, but so far, the series seems mediocre enough. Not bad, not great, just … another cop show.
Now they are saying that the nightmare we call 2020 will not likely climax on November 3. They are saying that because of the virus and mail-in ballots and stubborn candidates, we are not likely to know election results for weeks, or even months.
And so, 2021 will likely be much like 2020. Or worse.
I believe I'll see if I can get a job as librarian at the McMurdo Library in Antarctica.
My ban from Omegle finally expired. Just in case you are wondering how long these bans last, mine was three months. Just long enough for me to forget what attracted me to the site in the first place.
Donald Trump disparages the troops and Nancy Pelosi gets a haircut: no great surprise, either one.
Trump and Pelosi are highly competitive, powerful people. To get where they are, part of their motivation no doubt entails a certain contempt for those who don't make it to where they are.
Sad but true, I'm afraid.
The Weekly Review: August 23 – 29
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The problem with these "protests" (translation: riots) is that they too often target easy prey: small businesses and innocent passersby.
This happens because it is much simpler to torch Sam's Barber Shop than to loot Bill Gates's mansion.
We get it: You're angry and you want to vent. But putting the Vangs out of their shoe-store business isn't going to accomplish anything. Oh, I take that back – it will likely succeed in re-electing Donald Trump.
If you must vandalize property and terrorize people, I would humbly suggest that you go after more appropriate, albeit well-protected, citizens. Like, for instance, the people and homes showcased on this tone-deaf series, which airs on Fox Nation:
Talk about terrible timing. Is this really a good year to resurrect Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous?
I'm beginning to think that the mainstream media uses this "mostly peaceful" term on purpose, just to trigger its critics.
1BR, now playing on Netflix, is a pleasant surprise. It's a horror movie that's somewhat original.
Like so much horror these days, 1BR takes itself very seriously, and the tone is a bit soul-sucking. But it's also clever and I dug the ending.
TV and film critics want you to think that they're smarter than you. For instance, they can spot the hidden messages and metaphors in a show that sail right past you. Critics recognize allusions to other series or movies that you do not.
They call obscure directors by their surnames only — because they know who Fellini is; don't you? — or by their first names only, because they want us to think that they are pals with Quentin. Or Steven.
The worst thing you can say to a critic is, "You dummy!"
I certainly felt like a dummy while watching the Polish crime drama The Mire on Netflix.
I really liked the characters, the look of the show, the dreary atmosphere and the acting. The story was gripping, too. I highly recommend it.
Problem is, I was confused much of the time and completely baffled by the final episode. I felt like a dummy. It's tough enough to watch a subtitled series with Polish names and Polish politics and Polish history without feeling as though giant chunks of the story are hidden behind some screenwriter's Iron Curtain.
And so I was relieved when I discovered that my ignorance or stupidity wasn't (entirely) my fault. Netflix had screwed up.
On most shows, Netflix gives you the option to "skip intro" at the start of each new episode so that you don't have to rewatch the opening credits. But for some infernal reason, "skip intro" on The Mire means you are actually skipping a minute or two of the beginning of the newest episode.
And then I learned on IMDB that a 10-minute prologue to the entire series is inexplicably gone from the Netflix version. They got to see this intro in Poland, apparently.
You can find the prologue on YouTube, but it is in Polish without subtitles. Of course.
It features many people speaking Polish, and also a stripper. The stripper, thank goodness, does not require subtitles:
The Weekly Review: August 9 – 15
TV Tidbits
Despite its positive reviews, I resisted Netflix's trendy comedy-drama, Dead to Me. As our economy tanks and the pandemic rages, I couldn't bring myself to much care about a series depicting the tribulations of two rich bitches in Southern California.
But I eventually caved and am now watching season two of creator Liz Feldman's dark comedy. Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini play a pair of middle-aged Laguna Beach gals whose lives begin to unravel and unravel some more and ….
I admit it, my preconceived notions about Dead to Me were (mostly) wrong.
Applegate, now 48, has come a long way from her bimbo days in Married … with Children (see below). In Dead, widow Jen's (Applegate) Y-chromosomes overwhelm her better instincts as traits more often associated with "toxic masculinity" – red-hot temper, judgmentalism, even physical violence – regularly undermine her. And Cardellini, as Applegate's mousy friend Judy who harbors one helluva big secret, is a perfect comic foil.
At times I feel I've had enough of these two knuckleheads, who get embroiled in murder coverups. Jen can be too bitchy for my taste. But then she'll say something funny and all is forgiven. Judy makes too many airheaded decisions and is awfully clingy. But then she'll do something endearing and all is forgiven.
Feldman and her stars have created characters who have me doing something I didn't expect: cheering for rich bitches. Grade: A-
Unlike Dead to Me, Netflix's High Seas isn't particularly clever, nor is it on anyone's Emmy list. But it is a welcome respite from the ocean of jaded 2020 fare. Were it not for its spectacular, high-definition scenery, this comic mystery could be straight out of a 1940s Hollywood studio.
In other words, it's mindless comfort food. So sue me. Grade: B
If you tire of the plot – something awful is always threatening the passengers of a luxury cruise ship – you're not likely to tire of the show's cast of fetching Spanish actresses. Although High Seas is strictly G-rated, this is, after all, 2020, and the stars have all appeared in racier movies or series. Here are the girls in their 1940s garb and in more recent roles:
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Ivana stars as Eva, one of two gorgeous snoop sisters aboard the ship. Eva is adorable and innocent.
Ivana the not-so-innocent in a scene from 2017's Demonios tus ojos (Sister of Mine):
Alejandra Onieva
Alejandra plays Eva's sister Carolina. She bared her boobs onstage in a 2015 play called El Burlador de Sevilla. Pictures below.
Natalia plays Natalia, the mysterious, scheming sister of Carolina's husband. Nothing mysterious about these shots from 2013's Three Many Weddings:
Laura played lounge singer Clara in season one. Here she is lounging in a scene from 2016's Marco Polo:


As the mother of an Army Drill Sergeant, I pray for peace. How about you? Do you remember we still have soldiers in harm's way?
Veteran's Day is right around the corner. Attend a parade, shake the hand of a reservist, or donate to Disabled American Veterans...whatever you can.
I am guest author at Romance @ Random and am giving away a free ebook to one lucky person who leaves a comment. In fact, the winner will have their choice of either My Honorable Highlander or My Banished Highlander.
And the winner is... EllaQuinnAuthor!
Why do I give books away?
Simple...readers who read my books, BUY MY OTHER BOOKS.
Besides, " 'Tis better to give than to receive."
Today I'm interviewing R.T. Wolfe. Her book, Black Creek Burning is a romantic suspense and was released on September 24th. Please welcome her!
Nancy-Please tell my readers a little bit about your book.
R. T.-First of all let me thank you, Nancy, for having me on your gorgeous blog today. I'm honored to be here. Black Creek Burning is about murder and arson, family and trust. It's a book with passion that might make you blush but won't offend the even the most conservative of romance readers. I work to make my characters genuine and as realistic as they are diverse, and I enjoy making my secondary characters a big part of the story. Humbly, I've been given nine 5-star reviews thus far on Amazon. My readers overwhelm me and I mean that in the best of terms. Although, Black Creek Burning is the first of a trilogy, there are no cliff-hangers…that anyone has noticed.
Nancy-Great! My series are also considered stand-alone books so someone can take up book #2 and still understand what's been happening. Describe the genre of this particular title, and is the only genre you write in?
R. T.-Black Creek Burning is a romantic suspense and contains a mystery. It's not an edge-of-your-seat story and although readers have told me they couldn't put it down, I don't feel it is because they were on pins and needles. It's more of an easy read that makes you furrow your brows at what is going on behind the scenes. As of now, romantic suspense is the only genre I've published in. I do have other genres buzzing holes in my head, but for now I'm taking one day at a time.
R. T.-I have become a published author because my compact but mighty group of before-I-was-published readers were pushy, manipulating and ruthlessly hounded me. And I thank them dearly for it.
Nancy-What is your writing routine like?
R. T.-Routine? If only. LOL I get in hours when and where I can find them. They might be early before my day job. Sometimes I can catch a few in the evening. It's not uncommon to see me sitting on the bleachers of one of my sons' athletic events with my laptop in my hand. Writing is my crack cocaine.
Nancy-Chocolate does it for me! Getting back on track...What sort of promo do you do? Do you have help?
R. T.-I've done all of my own promo with the exception of a Goddess Fish blog tour I have at the end of this month. I am blessed with many author friends (like you, Nancy) who have taken time out of their own crazy writing schedules to give me tips and allow me to serve as a guest on their lovely blogs. Thank you, Nancy!
Nancy-You are welcome! Mentoring is a pleasure and a blessing. Back to you, now. Having achieved your goal to be a published author, what is the most rewarding thing?
R. T.-The emails, notes, cards and reviews from my readers. They are my driving force. I would still write without them, but I most certainly wouldn't write as often!
Nancy-Their words are food for the soul. Amen! What's next for you?
R. T.-Black Creek Burning is book one in the Black Creek Trilogy. Book two, To Fly in the Shadows, is scheduled for release on February 1, 2013. Book three, Dark Vengeance, has a release date of July 1, 2013. Book two is nearly polished and I am about ¾ done with book three. So fun.
Thanks for joining us today, R. T. Tell us more about your book Black Creek Burning and how to buy it. Good luck on the next books!
Brianna Chapman has learned to handle just about anything. Witnessing the murder of her parents had that effect. Knowing the unsolved arson had been meant for her is the one thing she can't handle. Instead of dwelling, she stuffs her guilt soundly into her subconscious through diving into the teaching job she loves by day and the dirt of the landscaping business she owns by night. Her habit of remaining aloof to personal relationships is, well, working. Will her guilt be as easy to keep buried if the killer comes back to finish the job? In the midst of juggling a scorched yard, dead animals on her doorstep and her vandalized car, the one thing she didn't count on was the staggering Nathan Reed. A nationally renowned woodworking artist, Nathan and his two priceless nephews move into the run-down historical house behind her and over Black Creek. They have a canny way of maneuvering around her aloof demeanor and into her heart. Will they still want to be part of her life when they discover she is haunted by past memories and hunted by present dangers?
Black Creek Burning, is the first in a series set in beautiful upstate New York. She enjoys creating diverse characters and twining them together in the midst of an intelligent mystery and a heart encompassing romance. It's not uncommon to find dark chocolate squares in R.T.'s candy dish, her Golden Retriever at her feet and a few caterpillars spinning their cocoons in their terrariums on her counters. R.T. loves her family, gardening, eagle-watching and can occasionally be found viewing a flyover of migrating whooping cranes.
Brie, wake up. Wake up, Brie. You're dreaming.
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This All Day Workshop includes coffee and pastries in the morning. Lunch will be on your own!
Editors demand good stories, and the heart of a good story is conflict. This workshop will explain how a strong central conflict will immediately improve characterization, plot, and pacing, and will drive the story so powerfully that it all but writes itself. The discussion will be followed by a hands-on session, during which workshop participants will analyze their works in progress (or next projects) to identify and strengthen the core conflicts and develop secondary and supportive conflicts. They will then use that analysis and brainstorming, along with Madeline's guidance and template, to create rough drafts of conflict-driven synopses.
Walk with Madeline through a virtual publishing house, and learn how the power flows, who does what, and which players can influence your career and how. Along the way she will describe the editorial pecking order, the roll of acquisition meetings, concepts such as publisher support, the distribution system, and the role your editor plays in all of this, from "the call" to the profit and loss report. The discussion will provide writers with knowledge that empowers them to make good decisions and become active partners in building their careers, and also enables them to position themselves and choose story ideas that will be the ones publishers want to bring on board. The potential benefits (and potential pitfalls) of self-publishing will also be discussed, along with an outline of what is involved in self-publishing.
Lots of great Scottish food was available at the games!


In 1972, Nora Kravis visited Tuscany from Long Island, New York, fell in love, had a child, got divorced and never left. She learned the language, put herself through veterinary school at Università di Pisa and settled down in Chianti to pursue a dream of country life surrounded by animals. Back then, this part of rural Tuscany was a backwater that no one visited or cared about. Nora was able to scrape together a little money to buy 20 acres of rocky land with a pile of rubble that used to be a farmhouse - the kind of place that today would be a 7-figure bargain for expatriates looking for vacation property. She got a horse for companionship (and as a means of transportation) and began to transform the rubble into her home. Next, as Nora Kravis tells it, "the animals arrived by twos: 2 sheep, two pigs, two dogs, numerous ducks and chickens and hens and a rooster, and the horses: first two and then four.... and two goats tied in the shade of tree."
Nora's was the first privately owned Cashmere goat herd in Europe and is the genetic source for reproductive goats across the country. Over the years, those first two goats tied to a tree became a line of genetically selected cashmere goats that produce the material for a unique line of exclusive, hand-woven Italian Cashmere accessories, home textiles and her very own sustainable cashmere yarn for knitters who desire top-quality yarn. She works jointly with highly skilled weavers to produce a line of 100% sustainable cashmere hand-knitted scarves, shawls, throws and other one-of-a-kind cashmere products.
On my first visit to Chianti Cashmere, my group was welcomed by a swarm of excited, four legged puff balls. Nora had a soft spot for this precious breed of dog, and in fact, had just welcomed a new litter of Bolognesi to her pack. Today, she has only five Bolognesi left from those days. Because of the increasing threat of predators, she had to switch her attention to larger guard dogs to protect her herds. At last count, Nora had about a dozen Abruzzo guard dogs - a breed of shepherd dogs raised for centuries in southern Italy to combat wolves and bear.
In recent years, Nora has been outsourcing "goat teams" to clear and improve land throughout the Chianti area. The cost-saving and environmentally sustainable practice of using grazing livestock instead of machinery to do the same work is beginning to catch on in Tuscany, and she envisions expanding the operation to other areas in the future. On our last visit, Nora took us to some land owned by a wine estate where she had a herd of goats (and a couple of Abruzzi) working an area that had been secured with electric fences. She offers this service in exchange for the landowner providing the fencing to add protection for her herd.
If managing her goats and cashmere product operations in Tuscany isn't challenging enough - Nora has recently joined an effort by the US Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO), a division of the US Department of Defense, in collaboration with agricultural scientists at Colorado State University, to revitalise the cashmere industry in Afghanistan, to develop a fully integrated cashmere supply chain in the country, facilitate foreign investment, create jobs and promote exports.
There are an estimated 450,000 cashmere herders in Afghanistan, (7% of the global market), with the north and west of Afghanistan being the two major cashmere producing regions. Herat is Afghanistan's central hub for cashmere, from which most fibre is exported. In spite of the potential, the quality of Afghanistan's cashmere is poor, there is low local demand for cashmere products, and herders don't really understand the true value of their cashmere on the global market. In fact, most farmers prefer sheep to goats for their meat and skin.
Nora's aim is to improve Afghanistan's goat herds so they grow light, white, high-quality fibre that will earn a premium for farmers. So she brought some of her premium cashmere goats from Chianti to breed with the native stock. As you might imagine, a western woman bringing herds of goats to an Afghanistan war zone has proven to be quite an adventure, where getting around in heavily armed military helicopters accompanied by AK-47 toting bodyguards is the norm.


Property has an active interested parties application on it, so if you're interested in this property, move quick. You'll have to submit a proposal for this property to the county by April 12th. If you miss the deadline you'll have to wait til next year to apply again.
Selling 8.3 acres of prime property for the new licensing requirements for un-incorporated riverside county. Property can be used for both indoor or mixed light culitvation or a nursery. Licensing for cultivation becomes available Feb 1st! Very hard to find A-2 zoned property in unincorporated riverside!
On a main paved road with power at the corner of the property. Ready to build! Only 25 minutes from Temecula, close to Hemet.


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Sausalito is a city in Marin County, California, located 8 miles (13 km) south-southeast of San Rafael, 4 miles (7 km) north of San Francisco. Sausalito developed rapidly as a shipbuilding center in World War II, with its industrial character giving way in postwar years to a reputation as a wealthy and artistic enclave, a picturesque residential community (incorporating large numbers of houseboats), and a tourist destination. The city is adjacent to, and largely bounded by, the protected spaces of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Fort Baker
Fort Baker is one of the components of California's Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The Fort, which borders the City of Sausalito in Marin County and is connected to San Francisco by the Golden Gate Bridge, served as an Army post until the mid-1990s, when the headquarters of the 91st Division moved to Parks Reserve Forces Training Area. It is located opposite Fort Point at the entrance to the San Francisco Bay.
Lucas Valley II
Fog rolls in over Lucas Valley at sunset. Also the location of George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch, this 1271 acre preserve includes much of the south-facing slope rising above what is now known as Lucas Valley (historically called Gallinas Valley). The highlight of this preserve is the Big Rock Trail, a multiple-use trail that begins at the crest of Lucas Valley Road (at the "Big Rock"), and eases its way up to the Big Rock Ridge Fire Road. This trail, opened in 2003, is part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. It connects with the Loma Alta Trail that ascends the southern half of the valley. Portions of both the Big Rock Trail and the fire road along the ridge are trail easements that cross private property, so pay heed to all trail signs posted along the way. The summit of Big Rock Ridge at 1895 feet is the second highest point in Marin County (after Mount Tamalpais), and views from the top are spectacular.

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Uralkali, Silvinit Merger a Go
Shareholders in Uralkali and Silvinit voted at extraordinary meetings to approve the merger of the two companies, Uralkali said in a statement.
The measure was approved by 90.9 percent of the Silvinit shares and by 98.9 percent of the Uralkali shares voted at the respective meetings Friday. Uralkali shareholders also approved the acquisition of about 20 percent of Silvinit and a number of deals needed to finance the acquisition.
The merger is scheduled for completion in May 2011, given that all necessary permits from regulators are received.
(Interfax)


One among probably the most widespread electrical wiring concerns is on how to wire a swap. Although working with switches at home is fairly straightforward, wiring 1 may well not be that quick for everyone. An ON-OFF switch is definitely quite simple to wire. There are different types of switches, but for this instance, let us say you are setting up a single-pole toggle switch, an incredibly frequent change (plus the most basic).
There are three colors of wires inside a common single-pole toggle switch: black, white, and eco-friendly. Splice the black wire in two and join them to the terminal screws - a single on top rated along with the other around the bottom screw on the change. The white wire serves as being a supply of uninterrupted electrical power and is also generally connected into a light colored terminal screw (e.g., silver). Hook up the green wire to the ground screw within your change.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Italian stocks, short-term bonds and the euro all struggled on Thursday after two reports within 24 hours indicated that the government is poised to reduce its 2019 growth forecasts.
Reuters had reported on Wednesday that Rome was gearing up to cut its estimate to 0.3 percent or 0.4 percent, from 1 percent previously, and raise its budget deficit estimate to about 2.3 percent of gross domestic product.
A government source had said the Treasury estimated that under an unchanged policy scenario the new growth number would be even lower at 0.1 percent, though that should receive a lift from a stimulus package due to be approved by cabinet this week.
The government's current targets were set only a few months ago, in December, and a deficit forecast of 2.04 percent of GDP was agreed only after a lengthy tussle with the European Commission.
The news was circulating for almost a day before markets reacted fully.
Bloomberg published a similar story focussing on the 0.1 percent forecast rather than the stimulus-adjusted 0.3-0.4 percent estimate.
The Milan stock market clawed back some ground as trading drew to a close, but the index still looked set to finish in the red and the euro remained stuck near $1.1220.
Italian 10-year bond yields retraced their 3-4 basis point rise after the report to stand at 2.51 percent, though more sensitive two-year yields remained a fraction higher.


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Those are words that were said to me today, from who? It doesn't matter.
But, I will tell you this.
It is hurtful to suspect that the way a family who has recently lost someone that they hoped and prayed for, for not only nine months BUT years could and will take offence too.
The way a family of loss portrays themselves to the world and to the public is completely different from what is happening behind closed doors, behind tired eyes and aching hearts.
If you want to completely shatter someone, those are the words you should speak.
I have said it before and I have said it a thousand times and I will say it a billion times more.
Longing for your child whom you held in your heart for forever and in your womb for nine months without getting to hear her cry is not something you forget overnight, in a few weeks, a few months or a few years. It is something you hold with you for forever.
We live every single day longing for the child that we never got to hear cry, bring home from the hospital or grow alongside her tiny sister.
I watch her father every single day try and ease the pain as he walks on eggshells around the topic of everyone whom is expecting, who doesn't look at the tiny turquoise box upon our dresser, doesn't like to look at her picture hanging on our wall and likes to avoid the topic of future babies.
I watch as her big sister, kisses her sisters photo, says baby, constantly touches my belly with a questioning look and questions who the baby on the wall is.
I sit by myself in my car and listen to her song, I watch the weeds grow in the garden that was once filled with so much love and longing and photoshoots of bellies that were meant to birth our next smiling giggling little girl.
I witness every single trying and expecting person around me afraid to talk about their expecting babies and worse yet I see fear in my friends eyes as they worry that what happened to us, could and may happen to them.
We have showed nothing but love and excitement for everyone in our lives who is blessed to have a healthy, happy baby coming soon, still with pain in our own hearts I may add and just so you know it takes a lot of effort as my heart aches for my baby.
We count every milestone, every day, and every moment that she is not here with us.
We have bins of unworn clothing, an empty baby swing and packages of frozen milk that our baby never had the opportunity to drink.
We will never MOVE on.
Another child will never fill the void.
And ultimately there is no need to "get a grip on reality" when we are still and will always be grieving.
Think about the things you say to everyone and especially to individuals of loss.
The smiling faces you see, aren't always what you would suspect.
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Warburg Pincus has appointed managing directors René Obermann and Adarsh Sarma as co-heads of the firm's European business, starting from 1 June.
Obermann, who has more than 20 years' operational and management experience, currently runs the firm's Berlin office. He has been with Warburg Pincus for five years. Previously he served as chief executive officer of one of Warburg Pincus' portfolio companies Ziggo, a Dutch cable operator. He was also CEO of Deutsche Telekom from 2006 to 2013. Obermann serves as chairman of Airbus...


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Rumpen liegt im Süden des Stadtgebiets zwischen Berensberg im Süden und Kämpchen im Norden. Durch den Ort verläuft die L 244.

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Rumpen ist ein kleines ländlich geprägtes Straßendorf und ist von Wiesen und Feldern umgeben. Nur im Norden ist der Ort mit dem Nachbarort Kämpchen zusammengewachsen. Kirchlicherseits gehört Rumpen seit jeher zur Pfarre Berensberg.

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Die AVV-Buslinien 34 und 54 der ASEAG verbinden den Ort mit Herzogenrath, Kohlscheid sowie Aachen. Zusätzlich verkehren in den Nächten vor Samstagen sowie Sonn- und Feiertagen die Nachtexpresslinien N3 und N6 der ASEAG.

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A new Pew survey shows overwhelming majorities of Americans believe in the historical actuality of the Christmas story, including the Virgin Birth, the angels appearing to shepherds and the Wise Men following the star to Bethlehem. These majorities include young and old, Catholic and Protestant, black and white, male and female, even large numbers of the religiously unaffiliated.
The Christmas Pew poll might surprise many secularists and religious alike, both of whom too often subscribe to the myth, peddled by popular and high culture, that America is more and more secular as part of an arc of historical inevitability. The truth is more complicated. Church attendance has remained roughly the same for 80 years, according to Gallup. Americans were never as wholly pious in the past as often imagined, nor are they forsaking religion whole-scale now.
Chronic attempts to secularize/neutralize Christmas keep failing. The Christmas message is irrepressible, and Christmas is almost certainly celebrated by more billions now globally than at any other time in history. Many celebrants of course don't realize fully Whose birthday they're celebrating, but they are unconsciously, providentially perpetuating the remembrance and themes of good will rooted in divine incarnation.
The Christmas story is the promise of ongoing and ultimate redemption for the whole world from all tragedy and evil. That promise is winsomely irresistible and will be celebrated forever, long after the skeptics, scoffers and scolds are long forgotten.
Philippians 2:9-11 — God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.


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When the 1910 census was taken, this family was living at 63 Acton St. in Lowell, Mass. Mary said she was the mother of 7 children with 6 living. Ernest (spelling is screwed up in census) is a house carpenter. When Ernest Chartier registered for the WWI draft, he was living at 12 Woeburn in Lowell, Mass. Ernest was a laborer for the Lowell Fertilizer Co. When the 1920 census was taken, the family was living at 30 Dannon St. in Lowell. Ernest was a foreman in a fertilizer business. In the 1920 census the name is spelled "Shortsie". When the 1930 census was taken, the family was living at 31 Acton St. in Lowell. Ernest was a laborer in a fertilizer manufacturing company; Blanche was a waitress in a restaurant; and Cecile was a housekeeper for a private family.


As shown in this answer few such scriptures are Rudra Yamala, Siddha Yamala, Gyanarnava Tantram, Brahma Yamala etc.
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Larimer County restaurant health inspections for the middle of July.
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Are our "good" schools really good enough?
Can U.S. high schools afford to ignore mediocre PISA scores? These students say no way
by Tracy Dell'Angela on December 6, 2016 in Blog • 0 Comments
I recently spoke to a handful of young women at a high school in North Carolina who had taken an international test that is getting a lot of attention today–the PISA, a test taken by half a million 15-year-olds in 69 countries.
Tanatswa, Keshal, Anisha and Hope understand something that seems to elude a lot of adults, even the ones who say they understand the value of a world-class education: These results matter, and they say a lot about how teenagers are being taught in the United States.
These students happen to go to a high school that signed up to take a version of PISA (called the OECD Test for Schools), which allows high schools to measure whether their students are truly capable of deeper thinking and problem solving–skills these students know they will need to master if they want to succeed in college and compete in a global economy.
Global success might be an illusory goal if today's PISA results are any indication. "Lackluster…Losing ground…Mediocre…Below average… Treading water." Those are just a few descriptions of how the United States performed compared to other nations, notably among other wealthy developed countries.
U.S. students ranked No. 35 in math, down from No. 28 in 2012, among the 60 nations whose students took the Program for International Student Assessment in both 2012 and 2015.
Our nation did a little better on science–we ranked No. 18, up from No. 21 among the 60 countries that took the exam in both 2012 and 2015–and reading scores put American students at No. 15, up from No. 18 on the 2012 exam.
Still, is treading water in two subjects anything to celebrate–especially when you consider that the United States is among the biggest per-student spenders on education worldwide?
In writing about this, I'm ignoring this reality: Many parents aren't swayed by international rankings at all. They don't trust tests. Or they don't want our schools compared to those in Finland or Canada or China or Estonia or South Korea. Because most parents believe their schools and teachers are just fine. The problem is low-scoring children living in poverty. Or too-big class sizes. Or teachers who don't know how to use high-tech gadgets.
Alas, none of that turns out to be true. As Amanda Ripley, author of the Smartest Kids in the World, explains in the New York Times:
Some of the other reforms Americans have attempted nationwide in past years, including smaller class sizes and an upgrade of classroom technology, do not appear on the list of things that work. In fact, there is some evidence that both policies can have a negative impact on learning.
For now, the PISA reveals brutal truths about America's education system: Math, a subject that reliably predicts children's future earnings, continues to be the United States' weakest area at every income level. Nearly a third of American 15-year-olds are not meeting a baseline level of ability — the lowest level the O.E.C.D. believes children must reach in order to thrive as adults in the modern world.
And affluence is no guarantee of better results, particularly in science and math: The latest PISA data (which includes private-school students) shows that America's most advantaged teenagers scored below their well-off peers in science in 20 other countries, including Canada and Britain.
Buried in this year's results was one truly encouraging sign around equity: When it came to closing the gap, our disadvantaged students outperformed disadvantaged students from other nations, notably in science.
Which brings me back to my conversation with Tanatswa, Keshal, Anisha and Hope from Research Triangle High School in North Carolina–the four seniors who were randomly selected as sophomores to take a low-stakes exam they had never heard of.
These students weren't thrilled about taking yet another standardized test, but they did recall and appreciate one key distinction: This exam did not measure what they've memorized. Rather it asked them to analyze data deeply, solve problems they haven't seen before, and explain their reasoning in compelling written arguments.
In short, the test measured how they were really learning in their classes at their diverse STEM-focused high school, and that's why their school was using the results of the test to empower students and deepen instruction.
Research Triangle first took the PISA-based test in 2013, and when scores came back as "just average" and disappointing for their lowest performers, the school doubled down on its independent deep-learning model, shifted the strongest teachers to students who needed the most support, and rolled out a mentoring program.
When the school took the test again in 2014, the improvements were eye-popping–if the school was a nation, its score would have ranked second in the world in science and fifth in math.
The four students said they were proud of themselves, but mostly they were proud what it says about their school and their teachers' commitment to challenge all of their students, especially the ones who struggle to work independently.
There are lessons in here for parents who are quick to dismiss the importance of this test, or any test that doesn't cast their school in the brightest light. And there are lessons in here for high schools, who want to rise above average and are brave enough to acknowledge that they need to get better at preparing students to succeed in a new world.
Photo courtesy of Research Triangle High School
Tracy Dell'Angela
Tracy loves to ask questions and write stories. She roots for the underdog, wants our nation to reimagine schools and the teaching profession, and seethes about how much school inequity she sees. She spent most of her career as a journalist covering schools and crime. She and her husband raised two daughters in a diverse suburb of Chicago. She currently runs an education foundation in her community and formerly served as managing editor of Education Post. After leaving journalism she explored her wonkier side communicating school research at the University of Chicago and the Institute of Education Sciences at the U.S. Department of Education. She is Californian by birth and a Chicagoan in spirit. She loves the outdoors and all animals, especially her spoiled "dingo" dog.
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James Khristian "Khris" Middleton (ur. 12 sierpnia 1991 w Charleston) – amerykański koszykarz, aktualnie zawodnik Milwaukee Bucks.

Osiągnięcia
Stan na 24 lutego 2022, na podstawie, o ile nie zaznaczono inaczej.
 NCAA
 Uczestnik:
 II rundy turnieju NCAA (2010)
 turnieju NCAA (2010, 2011)
 Zaliczony do:
 I składu:
 najlepszych pierwszorocznych zawodników Big 12 (2011)
 turnieju:
 Orlando Classic (2011)
 Big 12 (2012)
 II składu All-Big 12 (2011)
 III składu All-Big 12 (2012)

 NBA
  Mistrz NBA (2021)
 Uczestnik:
 meczu gwiazd NBA (2019, 2020, 2022)
 konkursu:
 rzutów za 3 punkty (2016, 2019)
 Skills Challenge (2020)

 Reprezentacja
  Mistrz olimpijski (2020)
 Uczestnik mistrzostw świata (2019 – 7. miejsce)

Przypisy

Linki zewnętrzne
 Profil na NBA.com
 Statystyki na basketball-reference.com
 Profil na nba.com/bucks
 Profil na espn.go.com
 Profil na draftexpress.com
 Profil na rotoworld.com
 Profil na sports.yahoo.com
 Statystyki akademickie na sports-reference.com

Amerykańscy koszykarze
Amerykańscy olimpijczycy
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A local's guide to the North of England
It seems that most people who visit the UK immediately plan their trip with a focus on London and the South, forgetting about the North and all its charm. Okay, it's true. Our capital is pretty incredible, but the North of England is seriously underrated, too.
If you never get to head 'up North', you're missing out on some of the most interesting areas of the country. This part of Britain was at the heart of the Industrial Revolution, meaning the vibrant and cultural metropolises of Liverpool and Manchester were infused with technical innovation. The North's numerous museums and galleries are a testament to its deep industrial history.
Today, these bustling cities are bursting with great music, fantastic attractions and a distinctly 'Northern' culture. I'm talking pies, pasties, The Beatles, and a wonderfully diverse range of accents and dialects. Plus, Northerners are known as some of the warmest and most welcoming people you'll ever meet – they're always ready to invite you in for a cup of tea.
And don't forget the North's alluring countryside – famous National Parks and awe-inspiring views, all surrounded by quaint country villages and towns.
Here's A local's guide to the North of England, the must-see spots.
The North's Cosmopolitan Capitals
Home to one of the UK's most iconic bands and a world-famous football club, Liverpool is a buzzing city with more museums and galleries than anywhere outside of London.
The city is packed with landmarks dedicated to The Beatles – a pilgrimage to where it all began. Visit the famous Beatles Story on the stunning Albert Dock, the Beatles statues at Pier Head, or one of the many pubs and clubs where they played their very first gigs. Sing along with a pint to 'Let it be' to your heart's content!
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The Tate Gallery at Albert Dock and The Walker Gallery are also a must for art-lovers, while the Merseyside Maritime Museum tells the fascinating stories of Liverpool's famous port, including exhibits relating to the Titanic and its strong ties to the city.
Manchester is a city brimming with passion and pride and is widely known as the birthplace of the industrial revolution. You can visit countless museums to delve into the city's deep culture and history – most notably the Museum of Science & Industry.
Diverse, energetic and exciting, it's jam-packed with great restaurants, galleries, shops and some of the best British nightlife. The hipster Northern Quarter area has a similar feel to popular Soho, without the hefty price tag, while the famous Canal Street is one of the liveliest gay villages in Europe.
Manchester is famed for its musical pedigree. It was the home ground of Oasis, The Smiths, Joy Division and countless other musical successes. The city is a major player in the UK gig circuit with a consistently thriving music scene. And if sports are more your thing, Manchester won't disappoint. The question is, City or United? We'll let you decide.
This historic walled city is full of exquisite architecture and ancient history. There's nowhere in the UK which feels quite as medieval as York, with its tangled cobweb of cobbled streets.
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Visit the breathtaking York Minster, arguably the most beautiful of Gothic cathedrals in the world, before heading to the city's myriad of museums, cafes, and traditional English pubs. York is a fascinating city – great for families and history buffs.
Awe-inspiring countryside
The Lake District is the country's largest national park, and home to England's highest mountain and deepest lake – Scafell Pike and Wastwater. It's probably the UK's most famous scenic area, and with good reason, too. The area's sixteen beautiful lakes, endless majestic mountains, dramatic valleys and charming villages mean there is so much to see and do in this 912-mile park.
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It's great for the outdoorsy type, with opportunities galore for hiking, walking and water spots. The romantic park is often visited because of its strong literary connections. Beatrix Potter was a dedicated Lake District lover and took much of his inspiration from the breathtaking scenery.
This North-Eastern National Park is the perfect place to get away from it all. It's the least populated park in the UK, making it one of the UK's most tranquil and secluded locations.
You can truly unwind here, soaking up the silent hills, dark skies, and fresh air. You can try your hand at trail running, cycling, or roam the park's numerous nature trails. Most importantly, Northumberland is home to UNESCO World Heritage Site Hadrian's Wall – the UK's most impressive Roman monument and historic relic.
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Northumberland National Park is only an hour's drive from Newcastle – another great Northern City which is home to the Angel of the North.
The Dales are home to some of the most impressive limestone scenery in the world. A patchwork of hay meadows, crags, and caves, each deep valley – known as a dale – has its own character waiting to be explored. You can roam around the area by mountain biking, hiking or taking the iconic Settle to Carlisle railway, before tucking into a roast at a country pub. Yorkshire puddings are mandatory.
The area has a rich industrial heritage which is shown by scattered former mine workings and rural industries across the dales. Its stunning scenery and remarkable history make this a fantastic place for the whole family to visit.
A truly Northern experience
Each of our incredible cities has its own distinct character and charm (and bold accent) which will welcome you with open arms. Plus, you're never too far from some of our extraordinary countrysides if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of our exciting cities.
It's settled then – you absolutely can't visit the UK without venturing up to the North. To explore further afield in the UK check out some of our extended tours. They're the perfect way to get the complete UK experience.
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Here is another premature output from the web based tool I'm working on.
As a side track to the midi-pch2 converter, I thought I would dredge up an old idea. The unpublished app allows you to load ROM images from old drum machines like the DX and DMX, resample by 1:2 or 1:4 and save them in a patch file.
The Oberheim used a companded 8 bit data format (a-law) which was supposed to give a 12 bit dynamic range.
Rather than converting to linear 8 bit, I kept the same format and replicated the companding DAC in the patch.
There aren't that many of these type of drum rom images out there so now i'm working on a wav > pch2 (using the same companding).
The patch has 8 samples, 1 per variation.
i'm working on a wav > pch2 (using the same companding).
Your projects are very interesting. Very helpful. I'm keeping an eye on it!
It's fun to change the tones manually with a patch like this! Again the "patch mutator" work well on this type of patch!
I have updated the patch attached in the op. I was thinking of getting better timing resolution by running 2 parallel chains and multiplexing the outputs. While experimenting I discovered that the sequencers could run at 12,000Hz if they are fed a signal from the clock divider in square mode.
The new version has the same samples but now they can go twice as high and you can play them from the keys.
Hope to get the wav file utility on line before the end of the weekend.
With a bit of automated variation changing it still could be quite useful.
Sequencers as sample ROM -lovely idea!
Instead of doing the sample pitching via changing the clock rate (which is jittered by the system frequency and thus creates artifacts), one could play back the sample at a fixed base rate into a delay line used as a keyboard-tracking resampler, which gives the benefit of sample interpolation, unlimited keyboard range and optional anti-aliasing.
I've just moved yesterday, and my whole life is packed up into 30 cardboard boxes and various hardcases , but I might try this out once.
Yes, but the G2 numerical resolution is 24 bit, so actually you could cram three 8 bit samples into one sequencer stage. Of course, the encoding app as well as the playback circuit would be more complicated, but it's not impossible and would triple the sample time. 3*16*36=1728 samples.
Hi Tim, I was hoping you would see this. There is plenty of room for improvement in the playback patch and I am sure you can come up with something amazing.
I have started a thread on the conversion processor here.
The 'sample playback via delay line re-sampler'-shtick is straightforward, I've used this technique many times for many purposes. It also has the benefit that the huge bulk of sequencers can move into the FX area, where 'stuff' is piped back to the voice area which only does the resampling -making polyphonic application a lot more feasible.
As mentioned, I've just moved and right now I don't even know where my G2Xs are , but I'll try to eventually get to it.
Here is a simple de-multiplexer patch that clocks two rows of sequencers at Max frequency to effectively double the sample resolution.
You can see how much smoother the de-multiplexed output is in the screen shot.
And good news everyone, my original idea of having two banks, one each in the voice and fx area is still a go. More careful testing revealed that despite the LED's not woking, the extra sequencers continue to function so the limitation must simply be the editor LED protocol or something. AT audio rates, the LED is useless anyway.
Will hopefully get some more time to work on this soon.
More careful testing revealed that despite the LED's not woking, the extra sequencers continue to function so the limitation must simply be the editor LED protocol or something.
Yes ! I was going to tell you about this. I had this problem in the past and it is documented on the forum.


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Q: Heuristic for multi-dimensional knapsack This is a follow-up question to: Finding max value of a weighted subset sum of a power set
Whereas the previous question solves (to optimality) problems of size <= 15 in reasonable time, I would like to solve problems of size ~2000 to near-optimality.
As a small example problem, I am given a certain range of nodes:
var range = [0,1,2,3,4];

A function creates a power set for all the nodes in the range and assigns each combination a numeric score. Negative scores are removed, resulting in the following array S. S[n][0] is the bitwise OR of all included nodes, and S[n][1] is the score:
var S = [
  [1,0], //0
  [2,0], //1
  [4,0], //2
  [8,0], //3
  [16,0], //4
  [3,50], //0-1
  [5,100], //0-2
  [6,75], //1-2
  [20,130], //2-4
  [7,179] //0-1-2 e.g. combining 0-1-2 has a key of 7 (bitwise `1|2|4`) and a score of 179.
];

The optimal solution, maximizing the score, would be:
var solution = [[8,3,20],180]

Where solution[0] is an array of combinations from S. and solution[1] is the resulting score. Note that bitwise 8 & 3 & 20 == 0 signifying that each node is used only once.
Problem specifics: Each node must be used exactly once and the score for the single-node combinations will always be 0, as shown in the S array above.
My current solution (seen here) uses dynamic programming and works for small problems. I have seen heuristics involving dynamic programming, such as https://youtu.be/ze1Xa28h_Ns, but can't figure out how I'd apply that to a multi-dimensional problem. Given the problem constraints, what would be a reasonable heuristic to apply?
EDIT:
Things I've tried

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*Greedy approach (sort score greatest to least, pick the next viable candidate)

*Same as above, but sort by score/cardinality(combo)

*GRASP (edit each score by up to 10%, then sort, repeat until a better solution hasn't been found in x seconds)

A: A reasonable heuristic (the first that comes to my mind) would be one that iteratively took the feasible element with the largest score, eliminating all elements that have overlapping bits with the selected element.
I would implement this by first sorting in decreasing order by score and then then iteratively add the first element and filter the list, removing any element that overlaps the selected element.
In javascript:
function comp(a, b) {
  if (a[1] < b[1]) return 1;
  if (a[1] > b[1]) return -1;
  return 0;
}
S.sort(comp);  // Sort descending by score

var output = []
var score = 0;
while (S.length > 0) {
  output.push(S[0][0]);
  score += S[0][1];
  newS = [];
  for (var i=0; i < S.length; i++) {
    if ((S[i][0] & S[0][0]) == 0) {
      newS.push(S[i]);
    }
  }
  S = newS;
}

alert(JSON.stringify([output, score]));

This selects elements 7, 8, and 16, with score 179 (as opposed to the optimal score of 180).

A: This problem is really an integer optimization problem, with binary variables x_i indicating if the i^th element of S is selected and constraints indicating that each bit is used exactly once. The objective is to maximize the score attained across the selected elements. If we defined S_i to be the i^th element of S, L_b to be the indices of elements in S with bit b set, w_i to be the score associated with element i, and assumed there were n elements in set S and k bits, we could write this in mathematical notation as:
min_{x} \sum_{i=1..n} w_i*x_i
s.t.    \sum_{i \in L_b} x_i = 1  \forall b = 1..k
        x_i \in {0, 1}            \forall i = 1..n

In many cases, linear programming solvers are much (much, much) more effective than exhaustive search at solving these sorts of problems. Unfortunately I am not aware of any javascript linear programming libraries (a Google query turned up SimplexJS and glpk.js and node-lp_solve -- I have no experience with any of these and couldn't immediately get any to work). As a result I will do the implementation in R using the lpSolve package.
w <- c(0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 50, 100, 75, 130, 179)
elt <- c(1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 3, 5, 6, 20, 7)
k <- 5
library(lpSolve)
mod <- lp(direction = "max",
          objective.in = w,
          const.mat = t(sapply(1:k, function(b) 1*(bitwAnd(elt, 2^(b-1)) > 0))),
          const.dir = rep("=", k),
          const.rhs = rep(1, k),
          all.bin = TRUE)
elt[mod$solution > 0.999]
# [1]  8  3 20
mod$objval
# [1] 180

As you'll note, this is an exact formulation of your problem. However, by setting a timeout (you'd actually need to use the lpSolveAPI package in R instead of the lpSolve package to do this), you can get the best solution found by the solver before reaching your specified timeout. This may not be an optimal solution, and you can control how long before the heuristic stops trying to find better solutions. If the solver terminates before the timeout, the solution is guaranteed to be optimal.

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Johnny Depp has filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard about the article she penned for the Washington Post in December 2018, when she said she personally ''felt the full force of our culture's wrath for women who speak out'' against domestic violence.
Johnny Depp has filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard.
The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star has submitted court documents against the Hollywood actress in relation to an article she penned for the Washington Post in December 2018.
Court documents obtained by The Blast state: ''Ms. Heard purported to write from the perspective of 'a public figure representing domestic abuse' and claimed that she 'felt the full force of our culture's wrath for women who speak out' when she 'spoke up against sexual violence.' The article depends on the central premise that Ms. Heard was a domestic abuse victim and that Mr. Depp perpetrated domestic violence against her ... The op-ed's clear implication that Mr. Depp is a domestic abuse is categorically and demonstrably false. Mr. Depp never abused Ms. Heard. Her allegations against him were false when they were made in 2016. They were an elaborate hoax to generate positive publicity for Ms. Heard and advance her career.''
Whilst the article doesn't specifically mention Johnny, she said she has personally ''felt the full force of our culture's wrath for women who speak out'' against domestic violence.
She penned: ''I write this as a woman who had to change my phone number weekly because I was getting death threats. For months, I rarely left my apartment, and when I did, I was pursued by camera drones and photographers on foot, on motorcycles and in cars. Tabloid outlets that posted pictures of me spun them in a negative light. I felt as though I was on trial in the court of public opinion - and my life and livelihood depended on myriad judgments far beyond my control.''
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Biografia
Specialista delle prove tecniche originaria di Narvik, in Coppa del Mondo la Aam ottenne due piazzamenti: 13ª nella combinata di Haus del 14 gennaio 1990 e 8ª nello slalom gigante di Maribor del 20 gennaio successivo. Colse l'ultimo risultato in carriera ai Campionati norvegesi 1991, dove vinse la medaglia di bronzo nello slalom gigante; non prese parte a rassegne olimpiche o iridate.

Palmarès

Coppa del Mondo
 Miglior piazzamento in classifica generale: 59ª nel 1990

Campionati norvegesi
 4 medaglie (dati dalla stagione 1985-1986):
 1 oro (supergigante nel 1990)
 1 argento ( nel 1989)
 2 bronzi ( nel 1986;  nel 1991)

Note

Collegamenti esterni


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The Kenneth Stewart Collection of Conrad Martens
This was one of the largest collections of works by the great 19th century artist Conrad Martens, it was displayed at the Art Gallery of New South Wales for two months from the end of December 1979. The collection was acquired by Australian Consolidated Press Ltd, publishers of The Australian Women's Weekly to be known as the Harry Chester Memorial Exhibition in honour of the late Harry Chester, who was Deputy Chairman of Australian Consolidated Press.
Mr Chester was instrumental in the purchase of the collection.
I arranged the sale to Australian Consolidated Press for $275,000 and sold the collection again through Angela Nevill to Alan Bond for $4 million in 1988.
Much to the delight of Mr Packer.
Tempe House was designed by John Verge and completed in May 1836 for Alexander Spark who was keen to establish a garden with exotic species before Martens painted the house. This is one of Marten's best watercolours of a house based on a Grecian original in the Vale of Tempe. The sparkling white house with its triangular pediments and classical columns was set among exotic plants and English trees, with a long private jetty extending out into the Cook River.
Alexander Spark's diary records that he was introduced to Martens on 7 April, 1836 by amateur artist Samuel Elyard. After a visit to Martens' studio Spark's diary reads 'I am desirous of having Tempe taken but not until the leaves are lost and recovered.' This was a reference to the deciduous trees and the orchard which Spark had planted to create a European ambiance. On 10 January 1838, Spark noted 'Mr Martens, the artist drove to Tempe with me in the afternoon with the view of sketching it.
Martens sketched the house on 11th January (this drawing has been lost) and again on 22nd January. Spark was keen to watch the progress of his painting. On 1st February Spark visited Martens' studio again and wrote in his journal '[I] saw his painting of Tempe nearly finished. It forms as beautiful a landscape I think as I have ever seen'. Martens charged him 12 guineas for the image.


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The upcoming Realme 3 Pro which has been teased from few weeks is going to be announced on 22nd of April and now Realme has announced that it will be carrying out blind pre-orders for the device from April 19th. Recently the company also released a few teasers of the device which revealed key specifications of the upcoming handset. Since the smartphone will be announced on 22nd of April, blind orders could mean that placing the order blindly without knowing all the specs of the device.
The pre-orders of the Realme 3 Pro will begin at 12 AM on April 19th in India via the companies own website. The device will be launched at an event in Delhi on 22nd April and the entry level Realme C2 is also expected to be showcased along with the Realme 3 Pro. The Realme 3 was launched with Android 9 Pie operating out of the box with ColourIS 6.0 on top and we could expect the same with its sibling Realme 3 Pro also. It should also be getting further updates when available.
Furthermore, the device is said to be coming with a main 48MP Sony IMX586 camera on the back and might be featuring a 25MP camera sensor on the front for selfies. This mid-range device is going to get the features line super-slow motion videos. Night modes, burst mode, and few other features which we should be knowing when the device get launched officially.
Furthermore, it is expected to feature a waterfront style display on the front and might also feature a pop-up selfie camera. The handset could be powered by a 10nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC coupled with Adreno 616 GPU and might be featuring 8GB of RAM. Furthermore, it is speculated to come with a 4000mAh battery on the back with the support for VOOC fast charging technology from its parenting company Oppo.
The Realme C2 is said to be coming with a 4000mAh battery along with a waterdrop style notch but there is no official confirmation on the same. This entry level device is said to be powered with Help P22 chipset and will be featuring 13MP + 2MP camera setup on the rear along with an 8MP selfie snapper. It is expected to priced around Rs. 8,000 price tag. Well, we need to wait for few more days to get all the specs and pricing of both the handsets. Comment in the section below and stay tuned to PhoneRadar for more news and updates.


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    public class OrderAttribute : Attribute
    {
        public int Position { get; private set; }
        public OrderAttribute(int position) { Position = position; }
    }
}

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Rick Chess and Ron Wiley Dual Recipients of 2022 Traver Award
The Virginia State Bar Real Property Section and Virginia CLE have named Richard B. Chess of Richmond and Ronald D. Wiley Jr. of Charlottesville as the dual recipients of the 2022 Traver Award, given each year to honor a lawyer who embodies the highest ideals and expertise in the practice of real estate law.
Traver Award recipients are VSB Real Property Section members who have made significant contributions to the practice of real property law generally and the section specifically and have generously shared their knowledge with others. The award is named for Courtland L. Traver, a forerunner in Virginia real estate law whose outstanding legal ability and willingness to share his knowledge and experience was an inspiration to others.
Rick Chess, of The Chess Law Firm, was mentored early in his career by Courtland Traver, and Chess has spent his career paying that mentorship forward. Chess developed a 40+ year practice at the intersection of real property law and government, including appealing property assessments, providing tax-on-asset-sale mitigation, helping grow portfolios via acquisitions and mergers, and accessing equity needed by clients for growth via REITs, 1031 DSTs, and Qualified Opportunity Zone funds.
A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Chess received his law degree from the University of Richmond Law School. He has been an area representative for the Real Property Section for more than 20 years, served as the Chair of the Commercial Real Estate Committee, is current co-chair of the Membership Committee, serves on the board of the Real Estate Section, has presented CLE programs for over 20 years, and has published multiple articles in The Fee Simple law journal of the section.
Ron Wiley Jr. is Underwriting Counsel for Old Republic National Title Insurance Company. He has been a real estate lawyer since 1983 when he graduated from the University of Richmond Law School. Wiley worked in private practice until 1991, when he decided to become a high school Earth Science teacher. He continued to practice law during his summer breaks until 1993 when he returned to law full-time as Senior Vice President & Regional Counsel for a regional title insurer. Wiley joined Old Republic Title in August 2016.
Wiley is active in the VSB Real Property Section and served on its Board of Governors through June 2021, including as Section Chair in 2019-2020. He also remains active with the Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Association and its Real Estate Section. Wiley still enjoys teaching and has been a continuing education instructor for numerous Virginia CLE programs over the years, as well as coordinating the continuing education program for Virginia agents and approved attorneys of the company where he worked for nearly 18 years. He has helped teach Real Estate Transactions & Finance at the University of Richmond Law School every year since 2013.