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Q: Run multiple tools as single bash script I am doing different programs in isolation. Let say one command line arg for C++ tool, other one for R. But at first I run command line argument for C++ app, this will gives me a resulting file. Only then I can run another command line for R app, that required resulting file from C++ app.
I may have many different data to be processed. Is there any way to make a bash script to allow looping different tools (C++, R, any other)? So I just sit down and dont manually write many command line arguments?
I would like to go to sleep, while a time consuming loop is making noise in my computer.

A: Running multiple, different programms in some defined order is the fundamental idea of a (systems) scripting language like bash:
## run those three programms in sequence
first argument
second parameter
third
# same as
first argument; second parameter; third

You can do a lot of fancy things, like redirecting input and output streams:
grep secret secrets.file | grep -V strong | sort > result.file
# pipe | feeds everything from the standard output
# of the programm on the left into
# the standard input of the one on the right

This includes also things like conditionals and of course, loops:
while IFS= read -r -d '' file; do
  preprocess "$file"
  some_work | generate "$file.output"
done < <(find ./data -type f -name 'source*' -print0)

As you might see, bash is a programming language on its own, with a bit of a weird syntax IMHO.

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Marvid was born in the mid-70's and grew up in north-eastern germany. Influenced by music from classical over rock to early electronics he found his way into the growing techno scene in the early 90's. Surrounded by like-minded friends, who began to spin records and organize parties, he became addicted to beat driven sound aesthetics and the feedback that only a dancing crowd can give you.
The parties got more and bigger, mix-CDs were spread all over the country and so he became resident in local clubs, supporting international DJs. By the time digital equipment replaced the analog stuff and he grew into the Night-Drive-Music family, where he's involved in organization. He takes care of artists and of course spreads the sound in his mixes. Always searching for good tracks and judging them only by their sound, net releases have a permanent place in his sets.
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Op-Ed: Putting People at the Center is Key to Future Stadium Deal
December 12, 2018 Jamilah Nasheed Featured, Politics & Policy No comments
Editor's note: Opinions expressed in this piece are those of the author. Constructive and respectful feedback is encouraged in the comments section below. NextSTL has invited each candidate for President of the Board of Alderman to write an editorial.
For too long, the City of St. Louis has been held back by unimaginative leadership and faltering plans for revival. Setting priorities and pursuing a strategic vision haven't exactly been our hallmarks as a City. And it's everyday people who suffer the consequences.
This has certainly been true for professional sports. Our City has seen its share of false starts and bad endings, from losing two NFL teams to President Lewis Reed's failed soccer proposal voters rejected a couple of years ago. Sometimes it seems our City's leadership just can't get the job done. And it's frustrating for those of us who want professional sports teams to cheer for and to represent our beloved hometown.
Last week, the Board of Aldermen approved a resolution endorsing a new Major League Soccer stadium proposal. Our City leaders have eagerly embraced that deal, bragging that a new stadium could generate revenue by bringing people downtown to eat, drink, and be merry.
Providing entertainment options is certainly important, and it does generate some tax revenue. But it seems that, amid all the hoopla, our City's leaders have forgotten about one thing in all of this: the people.
Our City's schools struggle to pay teachers affordable salaries and to prepare our kids for the global economy. But the soccer deal lets the team's wealthy owners out of paying the very property taxes that fund our schools.
Our City's neighborhoods struggle with public safety challenges and a lack of affordable housing. Our City's workers try to make ends meet on low wages, with little access to quality child care options. But the stadium deal does not include a community benefits agreement that could address these fundamental challenges.
City leaders in Nashville took a different approach to a soccer stadium. In August, the Nashville soccer team's owner agreed to fund affordable housing and child care programs, as well as to pay their workers living wages. Those commitments were part of a community benefits agreement that the soccer team's owner said would make a "significant and lasting impact to our community well beyond what the stadium development alone was already going to provide." It's that type of impact that our City sorely needs but will miss out on because our City leaders have not required a community benefits agreement.
The soccer deal has its supporters. The added entertainment value could be a boon to part of downtown and a supplement to what our city has to offer. My concern is that the people I represent are left to fend for themselves while the well-heeled and well-connected have all the fun.
In a recent interview, President Lewis Reed talked about the pride he would feel when a new soccer stadium opened. I'm sure he plans to cozy up in an expensive suite in the new stadium with his favorite campaign donors and lobbyists. It's City leaders like Reed who this soccer deal takes care of — it's the people who are left out.
Luckily, the resolution that passed this week is not binding, and can be revised. In crafting the final deal, City leaders should put the people at the very center by requiring a community benefits agreement that ensures, like in Nashville, that the stadium's development makes a lasting impact on everyday St. Louisans. Our strategic vision as City must put everyday people at the center. Anything less is simply not acceptable.
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There have been many turning points in Billy's life. His parents' divorce. His mother's marriage to a man who didn't understand boys who made A's and didn't like sports. Saying goodbye to childhood and turning toward the possibilities and difficulties of adulthood. Talking in the dark with his best friend and realizing that while his friend wanted to be with girls, Billy didn't. The lips he wanted to kiss and the hands he wanted to hold were boys' lips and boys' hands. The day his brother moved away. A camping trip. His first gay friend. The pain, the sharing, the distance, and the knowing. The search for understanding. The search for himself.


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Q: Has anyone used OpenCalais succesfully in a project? In a previous question here on programmers, the OpenCalais system has been referenced as a solution.
Has anyone used OpenCalais? Can you identify pros and cons of the system ?

A: I haven't used it, but when I signed up for it using a unique email address I haven't used anywhere else, I was spammed relentlessly.  Apparently they've either been compromised and didn't bother telling people or they sold their database to spammers.  If you use it, make sure you use a disposable email address.


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Q: Integrating HTML and CSS with Kotlin and Spring MVC I would like to add some html and css for my spring project. I am running gradle, and using Kotlin. My current tree directory is like so: link (I have not included gradle build files).
I am simply trying to print "Hello $name$" given some input at web address. This works. Here is GreetingController.kt :
@RestController
    class GreetingController {

    @RequestMapping("/greeting")
         fun greeting(@RequestParam(value = "name", defaultValue = "World") name: String, model: Model) {
         model.addAttribute("name", name);
         return "greeting";
    }
}

My gradle.build file:
buildscript {
ext.kotlin_version = '1.1.2' // Required for Kotlin integration
ext.spring_boot_version = '1.5.3.RELEASE'
repositories {
    jcenter()
    mavenCentral()
}
    dependencies {
        classpath "se.transmode.gradle:gradle-docker:1.2"
        classpath "org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-gradle-plugin:$kotlin_version" // Required for Kotlin integration
        classpath "org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-gradle-plugin:$spring_boot_version"
     }
}

apply plugin: 'docker'
apply plugin: 'eclipse'
apply plugin: 'idea'
apply plugin: 'kotlin' // Required for Kotlin integration
apply plugin: 'org.springframework.boot'
apply plugin: 'application'

jar {
    baseName = 'webapp'
    version = '0.1.0'
}

repositories {
    jcenter()
}

dependencies {
    compile "org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-thymeleaf"
    compile "org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib:$kotlin_version" // Required for Kotlin integration
    compile 'org.springframework.boot:spring-boot-starter-web'
    testCompile 'junit:junit'
}

task buildDocker(type: Docker, dependsOn: build) {
    push = false
    applicationName = jar.baseName
    dockerfile = file('src/main/docker/Dockerfile')
    doFirst {
        copy {
            from jar
            into stageDir
        }
    }
}

task wrapper(type: Wrapper) {
    gradleVersion = '3.5'
}

springBoot {
    mainClass = 'com.tunnll.spring.webapp.Application'
}

Additionally, my html file:
<!DOCTYPE HTML>
<html xmlns:th="http://www.thymeleaf.org">
<head>
<title>Getting Started: Serving Web Content</title>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />
</head>
<body>
    <p th:text="'Hello, ' + ${name} + '!'" />
</body>
</html>

EDIT: The website is running locally, so I cannot provide a link.
At present, it prints "greeting" which is what I am returning in the GreetingController. However, I would like it to show up as "Hello World", which is what would be produced by the html file. It may be an issue that the html file is not connected to the application. I'm not certain. Any help would be appreciated.

A: The problem was that I was using the @RestController when I should have used only @Controller.
Additionally, the html file should have been located in the resources/templates directory.


Summer-heat is a pure external pathogen.
Its nature and pathogenic characteristics are as follow.
Summer-heat is a Yang pathogen and is scorching hot in nature.
It usually causes symptoms of high fever and reddish complexions.
Summer-heat tends to rise and disperse.
It exhausts Qi and impairs Body Fluids, causing thirst and desire for cold drink.
Color of the urine is often deep yellow.
Summer-heat usually accompanied by Dampness.
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Ayiesha Naazmi Johnston (born 28 November 1988) is an Australian rhythmic gymnast who represented Australia at the 2008 Summer Olympics as well as the 2006 Commonwealth Games. She competed at world championships, including at the 2005 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, 2009 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships and 2010 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.

Career
Johnston was born on 28 November 1988 to an Australian father and Maldivian mother. She has one brother and three sisters. Johnston being the second youngest in the family.
Johnston was a participate on the show Australia's Got Talent with a group called Meriden Rhythmix, they performed routines of rhythmic gymnastics and made it to the semi-finals before being eliminated.
Johnston has been ranked as Australia's best gymnast on several occasions. She was coached by Danielle Le Ray.
She currently has two Boxer puppies, Lewis and Georgia.

School life

Naazmi Johnston studied at Concord Primary school. She attended high school at Newtown High School of the Performing Arts and Moreton Bay College.

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Home Education Software Top Seven Techniques for Taking Advantage of Helm
Top Seven Techniques for Taking Advantage of Helm
Use Subcharts to Manage Your Dependencies
Use Labels to Conveniently Locate Resources
Ensure Secrets Are Protected
With Resource Policies, you can avoid resource deletion
Debug Helm Charts Using These Commands
Avoid Secret Regeneration by Using the Lookup Function
Upgrade to Helm 3 for easier and more secure Kubernetes applications
Helm is the Kubernetes package manager. Its templating methodology and large ecosystem of reusable and production-ready packages, often known as Helm charts, simplify the effort of deploying complicated applications. Packaged apps may be deployed as a set of versioned, pre-configured Kubernetes resources using Helm.
Assume you're using Kubernetes to deploy a database, which includes various deployments, containers, secrets, volumes, and services. Helm repository by JFrog allows you to install several databases with a single command and set of settings. Helm is a great tool for continuous delivery because of its declarative and idempotent commands (CD). Here are seven recommended practices for creating, running, and upgrading Helm applications.
Because Kubernetes applications are composed of fine-grained, interdependent components, their Helm charts contain a variety of resource templates and dependencies. Assume your backend is comprised of a database and a message queue. The database and message queue are already stand-alone programmes (e.g., PostgreSQL and RabbitMQ). It is thus advised to create or use separate charts for standalone apps and to add them to the parent charts. Dependent apps are referred to as subcharts in this case.
The use of subcharts creates an abstraction layer between the parent and dependent apps. With their distinct values and upgrade lifecycles, these discrete charts make it simple to deploy, debug, and update apps in Kubernetes. A sample chart allows you to go through the folder structure, dependencies, and value files.
Labels are critical to Kubernetes' internal processes and Kubernetes operators' everyday jobs. Almost every Kubernetes resource provides labels for various purposes, such as grouping, resource allocation, load balancing, and scheduling.
You may install numerous resources with a single Helm command. However, it is critical to understand where these resources come from. Labels allow you to quickly locate resources produced by Helm releases.
Sensitive data, such as keys or passwords, is kept in Kubernetes as secrets. Although secrets can be secured on the Kubernetes side, they are often saved as text files as part of Helm templates and values.
The helm-secrets plugin allows you to manage and safeguard your sensitive information. The secret encryption is delegated to Mozilla SOPS, which supports AWS KMS, Cloud KMS on GCP, Azure Key Vault, and PGP.
In a normal arrangement, Helm will establish numerous resources in the cluster after installing a Helm chart. Then you may improve it by altering the variables and adding or deleting resources. When you no longer use the application, you may delete it, removing all resources from the cluster. However, some resources should be preserved in the cluster even after executing Helm uninstall. Assume you've deployed a database with PersistentVolumeClaim and want to keep the volumes even if the database release is deleted.
Helm template files include a variety of functions and value sources for producing Kubernetes resources. It is the obligation of the user to be aware of what is deployed to the cluster. As a result, you must be familiar with template debugging and chart validation.
Helm functions produce random data like passwords, keys, and certificates. With each deployment and upgrade, random generation generates fresh arbitrary values and changes the cluster's resources. For example, with each version upgrade, it might alter your database password in the cluster. As a result of the password change, the clients are unable to connect to the database.
Helm 3, the most recent edition, adds a slew of new features to make it a lighter, more streamlined tool. Helm v3 is recommended for its improved security and ease of use. This includes the following:
Removal of Tiller: Tiller was the Helm server-side component, but it was removed from v3 because of the extensive permissions necessary in previous versions to make modifications to the cluster. This also posed a security issue since anybody who gained access to Tiller would have excessive access to your cluster.
Improved chart upgrade strategy: Helm v2 is supported with a two-way strategic merge patch. It compares the new release with the one in the ConfigMap store and makes the appropriate adjustments. Helm v3, on the other hand, compares the previous manifest, the cluster state, and the new release. As a result, your manual adjustments will not be lost when you upgrade your Helm releases. This streamlines the updating process and improves the application's dependability.
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Scots bid for Dunfermline failed
The Dunfermline is to be taken over by the Nationwide
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A Scottish-led consortium was interested in a merger with the troubled Dunfermline Building Society, BBC Scotland has learned.
The Dunfermline was taken over by the Nationwide on Monday after the UK Government announced Scotland's largest society was to be put on the market.
A statement from Scottish Friendly Assurance said a consortium approached the Dunfermline in the middle of March.
But they were not allowed to speak to the mutual until Sunday.
Stuart Bernau, executive director of Nationwide, told BBC Radio Scotland's Good Morning Scotland on Tuesday he would be "looking to preserve as many jobs as possible".
The Dunfermline, founded in 1869, has 34 branches and a headquarters in Fife, employing 530 people in total.
They were perfectly serious
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It is expected the mutual will announce £26m of losses for last year.
The Treasury ruled out a UK Government bailout of up to £100m after regulators said the move was not viable.
A statement from Scottish Friendly Assurance said: "Initial approaches were made in the middle of March to the Dunfermline Building Society, with Scottish Friendly joining the consortium shortly thereafter.
"Although numerous attempts were made to open exploratory negotiations with DBS, we were not given an opportunity to meet with them until Sunday 29 March, less than 24 hours before a deal was announced.
"While we are of course pleased that the position of DBS members has been secured, the announcement of today's deal with the Nationwide precludes a Scottish-led solution that may have been a possibility if talks had been agreed between the consortium and DBS at an earlier stage in the process."
The Dunfermline brand name will live on after the takeover
Dunfermline's board - including chief executive Jim Willens, who is a former board director of Nationwide - will resign after the deal.
Mr Willens said: "I am not in a position to comment on any individual approaches.
"What I can say absolutely 100% is that any proposition or proposal put to the society was looked at thoroughly and immediately."
Outgoing chairman Jim Faulds confirmed to BBC Scotland that he had been unaware of the approach by a Scottish-led consortium until Thursday of last week.
The Nationwide is to buy all the Dunfermline's branches, good loans and deposits, although the brand name will remain.
The Treasury will take on about £1.6bn of commercial property lending and acquired mortgage debt under the deal.
Independent MSP Margo MacDonald said: "I have been given in confidence some record of the exchanges that took place and they were perfectly serious.
"They wanted to explore the possibility.
"No-one is saying that it would definitely have come off, but who knew about that offer being made? Did the chief executive tell everybody?"
This is another Scottish institution which appears to have been sold off in haste without a thorough examination of the options
Stewart Hosie
SNP Treasury spokesman
The SNP's Treasury spokesman, Stewart Hosie, demanded answers from the UK Government.
He said: "The possibility of alternative bidders, including a Scottish-based bid that could have seen HQ functions and jobs remain in Scotland, is something that all parties should have been aware of prior to the deal with Nationwide.
"Revelations of a possible bid from a Scottish-led consortium and the speed at which decisions appear to have been made only add to the catalogue of questions that the Treasury and the FSA must answer.
"There is a certain feeling of deja vu over the Dunfermline deal in the sense that, just like HBOS, this is another Scottish institution which appears to have been sold off in haste without a thorough examination of the options."
Mr Bernau said Nationwide had initially been approached a few weeks ago to "see whether it was possible for us or other people to take over or merge with the Dunfermline".
Mortgage book
But he added that, after some work was done, the society "couldn't see how taking it over would actually work for us".
He said: "What actually happened is, on Friday evening at about eight o'clock, the Treasury and the Bank of England and the FSA decided that they couldn't find a solution of someone to take it over or invest capital, so they decided that the best way to do it was to invite organisations to bid for the various assets and liabilities.
"We were involved the whole of the weekend, through the night on Saturday and Sunday, and it was confirmed at 0745 BST on Monday that our bids had been successful to take over the prime mortgage book and to take over the savings."
Mr Bernau added that was because the Nationwide would "guarantee the branches and because we would continue to run it as a regional brand".
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E.U. leaders met in Brussels yesterday with the aim of tackling the eurozone debt crisis. Portugal faces bond repayments of 4,3 billion euros on 15 April, but all five Portuguese opposition parties rejected the austerity measures which can trigger international aid. The summit has been billed as the moment the 27 EU member states adopt a "comprehensive package" on stabilizing the eurozone.


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Ann is CEO of Carnival Australia, the largest cruise ship operator in Australasia and a division of Carnival Corporation. Carnival is the world's largest cruise ship operator and owner of the iconic brands P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, Aida, Cunard, Holland America and Seabourn. She has transformed the industry and growth has been double digit each year since 2007.
Ann is also a member of the global leadership team at Carnival Corporation and is involved in the development of regulation, training and improved practices on ships globally.
Prior to this, Ann was with Westpac for 12 years and was Chief Executive Officer, Westpac New Zealand, CEO, Bank of Melbourne and Group Executive, People & Performance. She was a driver of cultural change, community engagement and customer focus in commercial and retail banking.
Before joining Westpac, Ann was First Assistant Secretary of the Office of the Status of Women in Canberra, advising the Prime Minister on policies and programmes to improve the status of women and was Australia's representative to the United Nations forums on human rights and women's rights.
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Asaspades said:
The media has been acting like it was a gotcha question because of the awful answer she gave. Really? All of the newspapers and magazines? Besides being a fabrication, it's an utterly stupid answer.
The media was going to act like a gotcha question no matter what answer she gave. No matter how stupid the answer may seem, it limited alot of damage.
I don't think it wouldv'e mattered. Obviously no one can read every newspaper and magazine, it would've been a lot easier to just give one she read, but mention that she wasn't so narrow minded as to use it as her only source of news. look at that, I am smarter the sarah Palin. Of course i already knew that.
Well for one you are not in a pressured environment to think of a answer on your feet. Second that one magazine would be scrutinized and treated as your only source of information even if you said it wasn't. I mean my god how many weeks were we treated "Zomg McCain thinks 3 Million is rich! When McCain said he was joking and just naming a number off the top of his head?" These guys do not care how you preface it if they can embarrass you.
Well she was a very unexpected choise, and no one knew anything abotu her. Biden has been in politics a long time, so a lot was already known about him, and Obama has been running for about a year and a half, so hes gotten his own share of media attention spread out across the campaign.
Biden possibly, but then again how many times do we hear about Biden's son being a lobbiest who has influenced some of his vote.
Obama? HELL NO. Obama has not gotten 1/10th of the media scrutiny as Palin got. I mean Obama was in the race for a year before you heard one peep about Wright. It isn't until now that you hear about Ayres and that is after the McCain Campaign has brought him up. They are still mum about Pflager, or Obama ties to Rezco, or his ties to ACORN or his ties to Mayor Daily. To say that Obama has been running for about a year and a half so he's gotten near the same amount of media scrutiny as Palin has shows a substantial lack of understanding on how much of a pass that Obama has gotten by the media.
How about this, once the media en mass starts going after the Obama Campaign to release his own birth certificate to prove he is a US Citizen, then you can start making comparisons between him and Palin.
Obviously exxagerating.
Funny how mine wasn't.
Killing off states? i dont know if you've seen the latest polls, but 4 battle ground states now lean toword Obama, and the electorate maps now give Obama 264 out of 270 reqiured EVs. This last week has been such a trainwreck for McCain, that according to gallup, Obama hit 50. In october! Thats unheard of for a Democrat.
What happens in polls today, and what happens on election day are two absolutely different matters. Biden's Gaffs about Ohio State and Coal have done alot of potential damage, and has given the McCain camp mountains of material to run on subjects that are very close to voters hearts in several states.
ha, alright, lets talk about the debate then. No way did she win. At all. Skipping questions are not how to win a debate.
Then Biden lost as well if you want to play it that angle as he skipped several questions as well.
Here is how Palin won the debate, and it comes down to something that has been around since Nixon versus Kennedy. Biden like Nixon came off as knowledgable ( Again even though his knowledge was wrong in many parts ). But Palin like Kennedy came off more likable, and in the end, that is what wins debates on the Presidential level.
The campaign obviously doesn't trust her. They trust McCain to talk to the media, they themselves talk to the media, why did they wait so long for Palin to talk to the media?
Again you work for the McCain Campaign? And as I said, trust isn't given, it is earned. The Media was floating questions about her baby's f'ing birth certificate. You have to be partisan or stupid to think the media was going to treat her with even a ounce of dignity or respect at a time where they are going so absolutely insane to trash her.
Then why is McCain still issuing press releases if they're obviously only going to be twisted against him by the gotcha media?
Just becuase they are going to be twisted does not mean you do not continue to try and speak to the people. I mean my god even the AP has become a part of the "Gotcha Media" after this weekend's absolutely Partisan report about how Palin was being racist for saying Obama's radical associations show that he doesn't view this country like normal every day people view this country. There is absolutely nothing racist about that, but you have the AP going after her and losing a lot of credibility.
Like one pundit put it this morning. "Is this the AP or the Daily Kos?!"
"No. I don't agree with him on a LOT of issues. Unlike most Republicans, who are blindly loyal to their party" ~ Maedar on Barack Obama
So what did you guys think of the SNL skits? Think they'll even make a blip in the polls? How do you expect tonights debate to turn out? What's McCain's best strategy to win the election? Is he really so tied as all the political commentators say he is? Is the Ayers connection going to hurt Obama significantly? Is it wise for the McCain campaign to divert from the issue of economy and focus Obama's judgement? Has he really diverted at all? How has John McCain suspending his campaign effected him in the polls?
Just a few questions to fan some flames.
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@Babylon: I know you were just asking the questions, so I'm not answering directly at you.
I just saw the SNL skit on the VP debate last night. That was the third right? If so I saw them all. (Clinton and Palin, Palin and Courik, Palin and Biden). I thought they were funny and may have some impact on the election. Most of the media already pointed out the flaws for both candidates in the debate, SNL just made it funnier... so probably not much.
I'm not really sure how tonights debate will turn out. I kind of forgot about it until about noon. I'll just watch and hope for a good outcome.
Now, as for this whole Ayers and Obama thing, I think it's absolutely ridiculous. I don't really think it'll effect the election much. Especially when people start hearing the truth. :|
If I found this easily, I'm sure it won't be long until everyone realizes how absurd it is. Obama - Ayers connection.
(You have to read all of it or at least closer to the bottom to understand)
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Babylon said:
SNL skits? Probably don't have too much effect on the general public.
Tonight's debate will be VERY heated. I don't know who will come out on top, but harsh words are going to be thrown around.
McCain's strategy? There isn't one. There's no possible way he can win.
Ayers? It SHOULD, but as the media seems to overlook it, the American people don't seem to notice or care because of that fact.
The McCain campaign should do a duel role. Have McCain focus more on the economy, but some on judgment. Have Palin focus the most on judgment.
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First avy..no touchy
They were as funny as...well they were funny...Oh and Biglutz good debating...and the others...good.
Anyway they were great..I'm (For the left I'm so far right I'm Liberal though I'm not ) so they were hilarious they were just poking fun at Palin and really wern't bad natured.
But something in the past few days has caught my eye.
Biden said in the debate that the VP doesn't have any control of the Congress...though it's the President of it...he doesn't know the Constitution >.< interesting....
Scizito_92 said:
Wowowow....WHAT!! An unrepentant terroist that had connections to Barack isn't important enough to swing some voters..I think not.
William Ayers was involved in bombings in 1970-1974 like the artical said....and also said like it said "We didn't do enough" BUT he is and always will be connected to Obama
When Obama kicked off his State Senate run it was kicked off on WILLIAM AYERS'S FRONT PORCH!! They served on a board together and the Obama campaign said they were friendly...so I think there is a connection..I'm not saying Obama wants to blow us all up but....still he surrounds himself with Terroist (not saying he is one), FAR left liberals that hate America (Not saying he does), and of course Rev. Wright...so the Americans HAVE to know this and they should make the call weather it is important enough to matter...
Carlisle said:
No way to win the election...or the debate...because still both are possible. All the Media in July and August said McCain had no chance so I wouldn't count him out yet.
That's waht I think atleast.
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So what did you guys think of the SNL skits? Think they'll even make a blip in the polls?
No but what is interesting is that there was a Saturday Night Live skit about the bail out, about how some of the people who have these mortgages shouldn't have gotten them, or were buying them just to make a profit, and that the Democrats were to blame. Shocking I know, Saturday Night Live with out a socialist/left leaning angle.
The interesting part is that the skit got pulled off the website, and off any other subsequent website it was on, just days after it aired.
But Youtube keeps posting it, watch the original before Youtube/SNL/NBC takes it down again
How do you expect tonights debate to turn out?
Hopefully expect some fire works, McCain is much more experienced in Town Halls so he comes in with the edge.
What's McCain's best strategy to win the election?
Hit Obama on his toxic relations, and hit him hard, make people question if he is the right man to be the President. Go after Obama on his economic plan, taxing the rich and lowering taxes on the Middle Class sounds good in sound bites, but it will kill jobs and kill the economy. Attack him on that and tell the truth, tax cuts for the middle class are nice, but what good is a tax cut when you do not have a job?
Is he really so tied as all the political commentators say he is?
CBS and Zogby both have Obama within the margin of error now, in fact among likely voters Obama and McCain are tied in Zogby.
Is the Ayers connection going to hurt Obama significantly?
Alone Ayers is dangerous but it isn't everything. The Obama Campaign has been struggling for a response to Ayers and they haven't found it yet. The thing is you can't hang the rest of the month on Ayers, you have to hit him on Pflager, you have to hit him on ACORN, you have to go back to Wright, you have to go back to Rezco, you have to hit him on every Chicago Politician that he has helped and is now facing jail time ( There is alot ).
You make the story that this man has horrible judgment, and he does, but Ayers does not complete that.
Is it wise for the McCain campaign to divert from the issue of economy and focus Obama's judgement?
When it comes to being President the two go hand and hand. That isn't to say that McCain shouldn't attack Obama's dangerous plan for the economy. But you attack his judgment and you attack his plan.
Has he really diverted at all? How has John McCain suspending his campaign effected him in the polls?
Yes it's effected him in the polls but it was a damned if you do, damned if you do not type of thing. At the time it was the smartest thing to do. You had Democrats and Republicans calling McCain up to go and help Congress. In hindsight did it help him politically? No. But you have to wonder what would have been worse.
Suspending your Campaign. Or having only 10 or 20 House Republicans at the most vote for the bail out.
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well i have to say Mccain's performance last night was one of his best.
however what did he mean by mandates on small business in health care? was he lying or what? i only remember obama having it on children.
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GhostAnime said:
I agree. We need some clarification. A few times in the debate either candidate would get the last word when they clearly wanted to discuss the issue further. Can we run through everything and get a fact check?
Well Holy October Surprise Batman! Apparently Barack Obama may have been a member of the "New Party" a fringe socialist party created by the Democratic Socialist Party of America. It was created to bring more Socialism Rule to the Democratic Party because it was seen as too centrist and moderate.
A link to the Web Archive version of the New Party's 1996 website shows Barack Obama's name listed.
http://web.archive.org/web/20010306031216/www.newparty.org/up9610.html
Illinois: Three NP-members won Democratic primaries last Spring and face off against Republican opponents on election day: Danny Davis (U.S. House), Barack Obama (State Senate) and Patricia Martin (Cook County Judiciary)."
And here in a November 1996 Progressive Populist Article.
http://www.populist.com/11.96.Edit.html
"New Party members and supported candidates won 16 of 23 races, including an at-large race for the Little Rock, Ark., City Council, a seat on the county board for Little Rock and the school board for Prince George's County, Md. Chicago is sending the first New Party member to Congress, as Danny Davis, who ran as a Democrat, won an overwhelming 85% victory. New Party member Barack Obama was uncontested for a State Senate seat from Chicago. "
The New Party eventually failed after losing a Supreme Court case on "Fusion" when it came to votes. Where a person could run on two tickets. As a Democrat and as a New Party member. So that people would know who was the Far Left Socialist and who was the Moderate. After the election if the Moderate Democrat got say 1100 Votes, and the other got 700 votes then the Moderate would win. But under the New Party, if that person got 700 votes as a Democratic Party member, and got 500 votes as a New Party member, he could "Fuse" those votes together for a total of 1200 votes and win.
Sooooo... the MSM went crazy over Palin possibly being a member of the AIP, which turned out to be false. I guess we can expect the same type of scrutiny from the MSM about Obama being a member of the new party.
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BigLutz said:
I think that's the last place McCain wants to go. The as things get worse, Obama only gets boosts. Gallup has him up 11 points now
http://www.gallup.com/poll/107674/Gallup-Daily-Election-2008.aspx
Gallup, which is a much more accurate source, has him up 11.
Ayers won't be an issue. He's a professor at chicago university, and has recieved a citizen of the year award from the city of chicago. Anything even remotly hostile toword the US is almost 40 years old. Most likely those other stories havn't been run because of lack of factual evidence. Just speculation though.
I dont at all think that who you associate with impacts your knowledge and judgment on the economy.
Well as we can se, the smartest move wouldv'e been to just continue campaigning as Obama did. Obama got a nice boost, and people saw McCain suspending his campign as to drastic and reactionary.
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Yeah and Hotline has him within 1, Gallup within 2, CBS by 3. Which seems to be indicative of a tightening race, something its expected to do.
And as I have said OVER and OVER again, that a poll right now, is not indicative of what will happen on Election Day. Hell thanks to oversampling of democrats and the Bradley effect. A poll on election day isn't indicative of the final product.
You forgot to add "In your opinion" and any poll having him up 11, isn't a accurate source. That should be painfully clear now after the multiple Near or At "Double Digit" leads Obama has had at one time or the other that have been false.
Funny, you say anything even remotely hostile toward the US is almost 40 years old? What about on 9/11/01 when he said that he didn't think they set enough bombs?
Just because Chicago University gave him a job, and the City of Chicago gave him a award, does not wash away his sins, nor does it make him any less of a terrorist. Osama Bin Laden probably did a few good things for Afghanistan during his relationship with the Taliban Government. Should that make him less of a terrorist as well?
Ayres is a psychopath, he has mental problems, he hasn't repented for his days as a killer, he looks back at them fondly. Trying to gloss over that as YOU have, is a slap in the face to the people that Ayres killed, the families of those that were hurt by the deaths of their loved ones, and to all of those that he tried to kill.
Seeing how Obama's knowledge and judgement on the economy will be based on advisers that he picks, then who he associates with and who he believes is good company does impact it.
Except as I said, if the Republicans only supported the measure by say 10 votes, everyone would have been screaming that McCain didn't do enough, and that he didn't show leadership in this situation. Again a damned if you do, damned if you do not situation.
I have to say I haven't been following the debates or anything lately. I did however, see the vice presidential debate. I think Palin was much more prepared than I expected her to be. Just a thought. But, I have to say, Biden seemed even more prepared. Palin just seemed like she was going in circles with the whole "McCain is a maverick". Well like I said just a thought. Feel free to discuss this more in depth ^^;
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I watched the second debate, not much going on. It was pretty boring, and Obama just barely came up on top. His lead in the polls is starting to shrink a little, but he's still leading state by state.
i thought they both did equally well.
Are we talking about the dame issue here? i'm taling about public opinion of Obama, gallup has him up 11 points in their dailty tracking. We can argue polls all day, but i'm going to win. Like it or not, Obama is up, theres no denying that.
Never said it was, but boosts in polls CAN be indicative to what actions voters are pleased with on either side. Obviously people think Obama is handeling our finacial meltdown better.
Wait...so by vitrue that Obama is up 11, the poll is false? Thats some real sound reasoning there. Gallup has been a trusted non partisan source for over 70 years, and was founded usong priciples of one of the worlds leading staticians. Not to mention they don't take any contributions from special interests or political parties. that's more then what can be said of CBS, FOX, or MSNBC.
I'm not quite sure what you mean, or what he means rather, by that statement.
No, but it does show he is helping the community and educating the masses. I don't believe his class is how to make a bomb 101. He is contributing to society, and i find nothing wrong with that. Besides, the way conservatives are playing this up you might as well think the man himself is running for president.
Do you have any proof he is a psychopath or has mental problems? Those are big claims. Also, I would like to know how many people he killed, because from my research, I can't find any numbers.
It's not like he's going to make ayers a part of his cabinet though! Christ...how stupid do you have to be to think he's going to appoint some radical to his cabinet, let alone think to do it if your Obama.
I don't think that wouldv'e been the case. After all, the first time about 60 democrats didn't support the bill, and no one screamed about Obama for it. It just shows a lapse in judgment and perhaps priorities that McCain thought that was the solution.
For one no you won't win, second yes Obama is up, but saying he is up 11 points is absolute stupidity. The average right now is around 4 or 5, with polls hovering around there. A double digit poll so far away from the average is a anomaly, and should be treated as such.
Democrats naturally get a boost when it comes to the economy. That doesn't mean they believe Obama is handeling it better or worse, and in reality Obama had a very hands off approach to the Financial Situation. His real contribution was starting a fight in the White House.
And while polls are indicative of what voters are pleased about, that does not mean they will be just as pleased one day, one week, or one month from now.
Wait...so by vitrue that Obama is up 11, the poll is false? Thats some real sound reasoning there.
Yes, Polls that tend to have one candidate up incredibly high especially in this election, have been proven false over and over again. The LA Times Poll, the ABC Poll, and now Gallup. All of them end up coming down just days later.
Gallup has been a trusted non partisan source for over 70 years, and was founded usong priciples of one of the worlds leading staticians. Not to mention they don't take any contributions from special interests or political parties. that's more then what can be said of CBS, FOX, or MSNBC.
You sound like you swallowed a freaking maueal on gallup. Just because they have principles and what not does not mean that every poll they put out is correct, or has been weighted correctly. When you look at the average of polls right now you will find them at 5 or 4, Gallup being 11 is the odd man out in that factor and has obviously missed on this one or two polls.
Here is my question, and one I doubt you can answer. How many Democrats and How many Republicans did they interview? How much Weight did they add on to Democrats? What were the Percentages?
Okay... on 9/11/01 the New York Times ran a story about Ayres, they had interviewed him. In that interview he said that he did not regret what he did, that he believed that they should have set more bombs and caused more destruction. That line of thought, that motivational is hostile, it shows that he still wishes to cause harm to this country. So to say that this man suddenly changed in the last 40 years, that he isn't hostile toward this country is a down right lie.
No, but it does show he is helping the community and educating the masses.
Doesn't matter.
I don't believe his class is how to make a bomb 101. He is contributing to society, and i find nothing wrong with that.
There is nothing wrong with that, but that does not take away from all the death and destruction that he has wrought, nor should it. You are trying to gloss over what he has done by pointing out something that has absolutely nothing to do with the subject. Just because he teaches classes does not mean he is any less of a radical then he was in the 60s, and as I have proven with his interview, he is still a radical.
Besides, the way conservatives are playing this up you might as well think the man himself is running for president.
No but he influenced the man that is running for president, and is one of many toxic influences in Obama's life.
Do you have any proof he is a psychopath or has mental problems? Those are big claims.
THE MAN TRIED TO KILL PEOPLE.
HE TRIED TO KIDNAP THE CHILDREN OF SUPREME COURT JUDGES
HE ADVOCATED CHILDREN KILLING THEIR PARENTS IF THEIR PARENTS WERE RICH.
HE TRIED TO PLANT NAIL BOMBS IN POLICE STATIONS.
These things are psychopathic things, these things are not the normal activities of a normal person. What else do I have to say to get it into your head?!
Also, I would like to know how many people he killed, because from my research, I can't find any numbers.
Sgt. Brian V. McDonnel was killed by a Weather Underground Bomb.
Police Officer: Robert Fogarty was wounded in the hands, legs, and face, and is partially blind because of the bomb.
Diana Oughton, Ted Gold, and Terry Robbins were killed trying to make a Nail Bomb while working for the Weather Underground under Ayres. The Nail Bomb was set to be planted at Fort Dix during a Officer's Dance in a attempt to kill Soldiers.
Where did I say he would appoint Ayres? Post the exact sentence? No? I didn't say he would appoint Ayres, but I did say that Obama's long list of Radical Associations show he is willing to trust and be around these people. Would he appoint a radical to his cabnet? Yeah there is a very good chance he would. It wouldn't be Ayres or Wright, but it could be a far left socialist from his New Party group. Or some one from ACORN which mind you is a group Obama worked for and is under investigation for Voter Fraud in nearly 15 states. Or anyone else.
The point is that Obama has shown that he trusts these people, he trusts them to give him advice. As he trusted Wright, Ayres, and Pflager to give him advice on a multitude of things. So please do not expound the nonsense that Obama wouldn't put some one like this in his cabnet, because he has already shown time and time again that he trusts the opinion of radicals.
Actually 95 Democrats didn't support the bill, but since Pelosi was the speaker the Democrats could shape how the response was going to be to the people and to the press. No one is going to scream about the 95 Democrats because Pelosi and Company wanted to put the blame on the shoulders of McCain. They were planning to do it no matter what if the bill did not pass. But having such a staggering low number of only 10 or 20 Republicans sign on to it, would give Pelosi and Company tons of information to prove that McCain can't lead his own party, and he is supposed to be trusted with the country?
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Barack Obama talks in his speeches about "more power to the people" and how "the government has less control over our countries actions" well...those are LIES!!! Seriously, don't let him fool you. I am a liberatarian, and if any of you don't know what that is, then shame on you. Look it up, and you'll be suprised by how much our policies and beliefs make sense.
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Do you think that if McCain had been quoted up 11 points on gallup and a Democrat said exactly the above quote, you would let it stand as a debate argument?
You sound like you swallowed a freaking maueal on gallup. Just because they have principles and what not does not mean that every poll they put out is correct, or has been weighted correctly.
XD You totally missed the point. If you are going to tell me that a neutral source is going to be LESS correct than one which is not independently 'funded' (ie Fox, etc), then you might as well give up debating now.
With all due respect, you can't look at the polls from biased sources and say 'those aren't double digits, how could your neutral source be correct!'
According to 'what BigLutz thinks', I suppose.
There is nothing wrong with that, but that does not take away from all the death and destruction that he has wrought, nor should it.
Of course, I'm sure if this destruction had taken place during wartime then the story would be a whole lot different wouldn't it
You are trying to gloss over what he has done by pointing out something that has absolutely nothing to do with the subject. Just because he teaches classes does not mean he is any less of a radical then he was in the 60s, and as I have proven with his interview, he is still a radical.
All extremists are dangerous, even extremist Republicans that blindly ignore any evidence contrary to what they think.
*returns to the sidelines to continue benevolent observation*
chuboy said:
If McCain had been in several double digit polls in the past all of which had been proven wrong. I wouldn't go around dancing about a poll when the track record for polls that have reached that number during this election season have been horrid.
Hey we have had various neutral sources during this election season who have gotten the polls just absolutely wrong. It happens, thinking that Gallup can supply absolutely stellar polls during this election season which has lasted over a year and a half with out a few screw ups, is absolutely stupid. Gallup got it wrong, it happens from time to time, suck it up and get over it.
No pretty much what the facts in the real world show. Not in the fantasy world you and Asa seem to live in.
Actually no it wouldn't. If a Soldier during Wartime was caught setting firebombs outside of a Supreme Court Justice's house, so that their house would catch on fire and they would burn alive, or to place a nail bomb inside of a civilian dance hall. They would be executed, war time or not. Acting as if a Soldier could commit the actions that the Weather Underground did is insane.
Okay lets put a Republican extremist in here, lets say Eric Rudolph hadn't been convicted of the Olympic Bombings and the Abortion bombings. And lets say McCain was caught being good friends with Eric Rudolph as Obama is with Ayres. Do you think that shouldn't be held against McCain? That he worked with, befriended, and helped some one who has participated in bombings and killings of Americans?
I have never said All Extremists are not dangerous, we have plenty of extremists in jail that are right leaning, and plenty of extremists in jail that are left leaning. For a Presidential Candidate, some one seeking the highest office of the land, having messed around with One Terrorist, Two Extremist Pastors, and One Extremist Organization, in just the past 15 years. Shows absolutely horrible judgment.


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Would you ever go camping and just set your tent up without checking the ground underneath? You're supposed to check the view in your mirrors when you first get in the car right? Would you ever travel to a foreign country for the first time without at least glancing at a guide or phrasebook? Hopefully you answered "no" to those questions - let's act like you did anyway.
What you're doing up there is establishing the context for your actions - hopefully you're doing that because you know that understanding that context can be key to that endeavor being successful. Now here is where it gets weird. You'll do those things, sometimes without thinking, and yet chances are you've deployed an enterprise-wide application costing many thousands of dollars without even a second thought for the culture into which you're tossing it. You also recruit people, hire them and toss them into a mix of you-don't-even-know-what. This great article by Meghan Biro really made me think about this this morning.
Everyone should understand that yes, you have a corporate culture. Culture grows organically - it doesn't need you to consciously act to grow it. The only difference is that if you are conscious of it, then you have a chance to actually influence it.
What Meghan's article did for me this morning was remind me that culture impact everything we do. Also, that at any one time, multiple groups within your organization may be living out different cultures. Don't think so? Go hang out with the developers or engineers for a while. Then go hang out with let's say the finance department. Yeah, exactly.
So how do you unite different generations and different operating units? You have to create/maintain/live a set of cultural values that is larger than any of those other silos. Don't be afraid to give people something larger than themselves to belong to. We actually really like that.


Save some bar stools, Barbara and Jenna.
Half the underage kids interviewed in an informal Post survey say they drink alcoholic beverages, too.
"I enjoy myself on the weekends with friends," confided Salvador Reyes, 20, a Syracuse University junior.
"I drink because it's social," agreed college student Sarah Whitton, 19, of Flushing, Queens, who said she downs five to six beers every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night when she's at Michigan State University.
But others said they stay away from the grin juice.
"I like to be in control of myself at all times," said April Hellewell, 20, a graphic designer from Laguna Beach, Calif.
Brian Menaker, 19, a sophomore at Loyola College in Maryland, said he tried beer and didn't like the taste.
But that's not really what's stopping him from raising a glass or two.
Most of the polled teens, tipplers and teetotalers alike, had one thing in common.
They said the busted Bush twins should be spared the spotlight.
"I say, leave them alone," said Brendan Martin, 20, a carpenter from Howard Beach, Queens.
"What do you expect teenagers or 20-year-olds to do?" asked Martin, who admitted to slugging back five imported beers or vodka-cranberry cocktails twice a week.


Arielle is almost 2 years old. She lives in a small house with mum Sami, 19, dad Blake, 18, grandma Jenni, 33, aunties Stevie and Sophie, 17 and 12, uncle Jessie, 10 and new baby cousin Alkirra, 1 month. There is a lot going on in this house but no matter what, the family sticks together.


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"A soft side to architecture is coming to the fore" – We Made That
Emilie Chalcraft | 9 February 2013 Leave a comment
Holly Lewis and Oliver Goodall of Hackney studio We Made That have been exploring architecture's "soft side" by planting flowers in the Olympic Park, as they explain in this talk filmed at our Designed in Hackney Day last year.
In the movie, the We Made That founders look at why they've been working on "things you never get taught in [architecture] school," with projects like Fantasticology, a group of landscape interventions in the London 2012 Olympic Park.
Movie image: wildflower meadows in the Olympic Park
Above: Fantasticology facts on benches in the Olympic Park
Working with architect Tomas Klassnik and artist Riitta Ikonen, they planted wildflower meadows in the footprints of the buildings that previously occupied the site.
"Essentially it becomes a floral memorial to some of those things that were there before, and are no longer," says Lewis. "We just love the idea that there's some recognition of that past. The majority of the flowers are annuals, so next year they'll fade and self-seed, disperse and become less distinct."
Above: site of wildflower meadows in the Olympic Park
Plaques engraved with unusual facts were also inserted into benches around the Olympic Park as part of the same project.
They collected the facts through workshops with local people, finding out that sharks, for example, go into a trance if they're flipped over. "There was a kid in the park debating with his dad how you turn a shark upside down," says Lewis. "I love that people can have that kind of interaction with their surroundings, and see something different in their surroundings than this spick and span park."
Above: copies of The Unlimited Edition newspaper
The duo also worked on a neighbourhood newspaper, The Unlimited Edition, which reported on local news from the High Street 2012 route stretching from Aldgate to Stratford.
"We're interested in engaging people with tactics for making change," says Goodall. "If you say to someone, 'we're interested in talking about urbanism and policy', they glaze over. But if you hand out a newspaper on the high street for free and talk about someone's neighbourhood, they're interested in having that conversation."
Above: proposal for The Wild Kingdom play area in Newham
Finally, they discuss a project to build an outdoor play area in Newham, east London. "With this, there's a number of engagement activities and planned workshops and what we call 'slow build'," says Goodall. "That's an important aspect – not just delivering something, finishing it and walking away. It's a longer term involvement with these projects."
Goodall and Lewis founded We Made That in 2006 as an architecture and design studio working within the public realm.
Dezeen's Designed in Hackney initiative was launched to highlight the best architecture and design made in the borough, which was one of the five host boroughs for the London 2012 Olympic Games as well as being home to Dezeen's offices.
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Surveillance () é um filme de suspense produzido independentemente nos Estados Unidos, dirigido por Jennifer Lynch e lançado em 2008.

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This has been quite an interesting week. It started off with a pizza party at the office elders' apartment on Monday. Then Monday night I went back to my old area on an exchange. I thought it would be a sweet reunion, because I love that place so much. But it was actually bitter and depressing. A twilight zone experience almost. Not many things had changed, but it wasn't the same. It wasn't my area anymore. I did get to see Halina, and Lena and Sveta though, so that made me happy. Halina is having a difficult time as I'm sure many recent converts do- they really are tested in their faith. But Halina is a champion, I know she'll be great.


Today was a bit of an adventure! We started out by hiking Sugarloaf Mountain which has beautiful views of Comus, MD. There were four trails to choose from, and one includes a horseback trail.
We rested our weary feet at Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard at the base of the mountain. The tasting room and outdoor area were filled with people trying out the latest wine and the staff was very knowledgeable. The vineyard is gorgeous and in such a picturesque setting. For lunch, we stopped at the historic Comus Inn.
Then we went berry picking at Butler's Orchard, which is a one stop shop for fresh fruits and vegetables in season. They also hosts special events throughout the year including a hayride pumpkin festival and a Bunnyland during Easter.
After Butler's Orchard, we headed over to the RIO Washingtonian Center for dinner. There were a ton of options, everything from California Pizza Kitchen to Joe's Crab Shack. There's also about 20 retail stores. The shopping center is nestled in between two lakes that are great for taking an afternoon stroll or just enjoying the view and watching the ducks.


I'm forever trying to remember command line commands for Linux or Mac OS X. I picked up this list a while ago and keep around in a text file but decided to post it here so I can get to it whenever I don't have my laptop with me. Some of the commands are bash built-in commands but most will work on either OS. Feel free to add to the list.
bless – Set volume bootability and startup disk options.


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Dr. Ryutaro Hirose Appointed Surgical Medical Director of the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR)
SRTR News - by SRTR Staff - November 20, 2019
UCSF transplant surgeon Ryutaro Hirose, M.D. has been appointed Surgical Medical Director of the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR). Below is the official announcement:
The Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Ryutaro (Ryo) Hirose as Surgical Director of the SRTR. Dr. Hirose serves as Professor of Clinical Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and will continue in that role while lending his vast expertise to SRTR. In this new role, Dr. Hirose will provide general surgical expertise to all aspects of SRTR, support the OPTN Board of Directors and committees, and will serve as primary surgical liaison to professional societies, including the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS). Dr. Hirose received his MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his residency, postdoctoral fellowship, chief residency, and fellowship all at UCSF. Dr. Hirose has served on various committees within the ASTS, and has served as vice-chair and chair of the Liver and Intestinal Transplantation Committee of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN). Dr. Hirose will join the leadership team comprised of Dr. Ajay Israni, SRTR Medical Director and Deputy Director, Dr. Bertram Kasiske, SRTR Medical Director for Living Donation, and Dr. Jon Snyder, SRTR Director. SRTR looks forward to continued service to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) with Dr. Hirose's leadership.
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Home / Homemade Remedies / Best Anti Aging Skin Care Treatment Tips For Glowing & Beautiful Skin!!!
Many people dream of having flawless skin like the Korean beauties. If you ever go there, you will find none with a bad skin. Yet, their beauty industry constantly requires new methods and treatments that would ensure impeccable skin and effective skin issue treatments.
This treatment involves one single ingredient- a ripe pineapple.
This tropical fruit offers fantastic benefits as it is a rich source of copper, potassium, manganese, dietary fibers, beta-carotene, and vitamins C, B1, B2, and B5. Manganese nourishes and boosts bones and connective tissues in the body. Additionally, it is high in antioxidants, which fight free radicals and prevent their damage to cells. Antioxidants prevent many diseases like heart diseases, and atherosclerosis, as well as many cancer types.
This healthy fruit has powerful anti-aging properties too. It boosts the synthesis of collagen and makes the skin flexible and tight. The high amino acid and vitamin C content is highly beneficial for the skin as well and treats pimples and acne.
Cut the ripe pineapple into medium-sized cubes. Then, rub a cube over the face in a circular motion. The juice from the pineapple will enter the opened pores. Leave it to act for 10-15 minutes.
Afterward, just rinse the face with lukewarm water, or use a warm damp towel to clean it.
Repeat the treatment once or twice a month.
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My name is Andrew Bucknall I am 50 years old and have been a Manchester City fan for the best part of forty-five years. I attended my first game in 1975.
My parents originate from Jamaica, I would badger my dad on a daily basis to take me to see City, but, due to the nature of football crowds back then, my father was reluctant to take me.
I spent many a time on the unforgiving terraces up and down the country and experienced racism first hand from both home and away fans. Undeterred I have continued to support city for 45 years.
My determination paid off as I saw the attitude change toward minority players and fans. I am now a 'respected' city fan. I have a big following on social media from City fans of all backgrounds. My opinions often go viral via social media.
I've done video interviews for 'Blue Moon Rising' which gets a good response from City fans and have represented City fans on BBC Five Live and other media programs.
Contact Andrew with your comments, suggestions and questions.


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248 Stray Dogs Captured During Campaign
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A total of 248 stray dogs have been captured during the first four weeks of the 8-week intensive Stray Dog Control Campaign in the Central and Western Divisions.
The four weeks of trapping has been carried out simultaneously in Lami, Suva and Lautoka.
Awareness is also carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture's Animal Health and Production Division, with the selling of dog licenses carried out in the day, followed by the trapping exercise during the night in these same areas.
Trapped dogs are taken to pounds belonging to the Ministry and municipal councils where Veterinarians and qualified Para-vets carry out the assessment of these trapped dogs, making an informed decision based on their assessment.
Dogs that pass the assessment are being de-sexed by Animals Fiji in the Western Division and SPCA in the Central Division.
Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development, Waterways and Environment Dr. Mahendra Reddy said the de-sexed dogs were available for adoption and re-homing.
He said the assessed dogs who have been found to have a good temperament are put up for adoption and re-homing, and members of the public who are pet lovers will only need to pay for the license for the re-homing and adoption of these dogs, which is $13.20 per dog to be paid on an annual basis.
He also added that for those de-sexed dogs that have not been claimed or re-homed within a certain period of time, the Ministry of Agriculture shall be releasing these dogs back into the areas they were trapped in as part of the TNR (Trap Neuter and release) program.
TNR is a long term solution, and it prevents the increase of the stray dog population by preventing them from reproducing and allows the stray dog population to die out naturally. By releasing these de-sexed dogs back into the same location, these dogs will also keep other stray dogs out of their territory.
The Ministry of Agriculture will continue with the trapping of stray dogs in towns and cities and will be working very closely with its stakeholders SPCA, Animals Fiji and Pacific Animal Shelter & Hospital (PASH) Fiji to eradicate stray and wild dogs.
The Ministry will also enforce dog legislation on people who do not abide by the law and will upgrade and strengthen the services of the Spay and Neuter Program with the approved budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year.
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Plexal, the innovation centre and workspace that's delivering LORCA, has partnered with the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA), City of New York, and the New York Economic Development Corporation. The partnerships are designed to help cybersecurity companies scale internationally while also expanding Plexal (and LORCA's) role as a major global cybersecurity cluster.
As a global, collaborative non-profit dedicated to reducing cyber risk, GCA has an extensive network of dedicated partners around the world and brings a wealth of cybersecurity expertise from government and the private sector to share with Plexal members and members of the LORCA cohort to help them shape their products into viable solutions that solve real-world cyber challenges.
And our partnership with the City of New York Mayor's Office of the Chief Technology Officer and the New York Economic Development Corporation will see Plexal be the UK lead for the NYCx Cybersecurity Moonshot Challenge, with a focus on creating better cybersecurity solutions for SMEs. Plexal will both ensure UK innovators are well represented as challenge participants and also act as the primary UK landing pad for challenge winners. Plexal will provide consultation, demo opportunities and a base for winners to develop in the UK through free coworking space and support at Plexal's hub at Here East, London. The partnership will establish strong connections between cyber innovators based in NYC and the UK, enabling sharing of knowledge and resources that is vital to solving cybersecurity challenges on a global scale.


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March 17, 2015 / 12:08 AM / 5 years ago
Satisfaction over prospect of accused U.S. killer Durst facing justice
Jonathan Kaminsky
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - With accused murderer Robert Durst set to spend at least six days in a Louisiana jail awaiting extradition to California, law enforcement officials and friends of possible victims expressed satisfaction on Tuesday over the prospect of the real estate scion facing justice.
Durst, 71, the subject of a six-part HBO documentary series called "The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst," was picked up by a filmmaker's microphone saying he "killed them all," apparently acknowledging his crimes, in footage that aired on Sunday.
He was arrested on Saturday by FBI agents at a New Orleans hotel, where he was staying under an alias and was deemed a risk to flee the country, after Los Angeles County issued a warrant for his arrest in the 2000 killing of longtime friend Susan Berman.
A revolver and a stash of marijuana were found in his room, according to police documents.
Durst was formally charged on Monday with first-degree murder in the killing of Berman, and could face the death penalty if convicted.
Long estranged from his powerful family with its major New York real estate holdings, the eccentric Durst was acquitted in 2003 in the dismemberment and killing of a male neighbor in Texas, and was a suspect in the disappearance of his wife, Kathleen Durst, in 1982.
Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck told reporters on Tuesday his department's 15-year investigation into Berman's death had been delayed by the "legal maneuverings" of Durst and his lawyers.
"We are glad that we have finally come to a point where we can request to have Mr. Durst extradited to California, to Los Angeles, so he can face a jury of his peers in the homicide of Susan Berman," Beck said.
Robert Durst sits in a police vehicle as he leaves a courthouse in New Orleans, Louisiana March 17, 2015. REUTERS/Lee Celano
'EVERYONE CLAPPED'
Ellen Strauss, a friend of Kathleen Durst, told CNN she watched the end of the HBO series with Kathleen Durst's family, and they were pleased with his apparent admission, which legal experts say probably will be admissible in court.
"We were listening so closely, everyone leaning forward in their chair," she said. "We took it in. Everyone clapped."
Durst's apparent admission, uttered while still wearing a microphone as he used the bathroom, has not swayed the Westchester County District Attorney's Office in New York to look afresh at Kathleen Durst's disappearance, which remains an open case, a spokesman said.
"That doesn't change anything at this point," spokesman Lucian Chalfen said.
Before Durst can be tried in California, his legal troubles in New Orleans, where he was booked on two weapons charges, must be resolved.
On Tuesday, a New Orleans judge set a hearing for Monday to determine whether Durst is a flight risk and whether he should be granted bond, said Christopher Bowman, spokesman for the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office.
A Louisiana appellate court on Tuesday granted Durst's request to be transferred from a New Orleans jail to a lockup outside of town so he can be better treated for unspecified medical conditions, the Times-Picayune newspaper reported.
If granted bond, he would likely face extradition to California before being given the opportunity to go free.
Durst's attorney, Dick DeGuerin, told reporters outside a New Orleans courthouse on Tuesday that he is eager to get his client to California to contest the murder charge.
"Bob Durst did not kill Susan Berman, he doesn't know who did," he said. "The warrant that was issued in California was issued because of a television show and not because of facts."
Reporting by Jonathan Kaminsky in New Orleans; Additional reporting by Alex Dobuzinskis in Los Angeles and Suzannah Gonzales in Chicago; Editing by Mary Milliken, Mohammad Zargham and Will Dunham


Designed for hands-free computer and other recording applications, the ATR5200 provides a single earpiece for one-ear monitoring, along with a dynamic microphone for crisp, accurate vocal pickup. The flexible mic boom, cushioned ear pad and lightweight design provide added convenience and prolonged listening comfort.
atr 5200- want to use as "silent" practice monitor. will plug mic plug into input on small acoustic amp and headphoneplug into headphone out. want to hear myself singing, but not bother neighbors. will this work?
The ATR5200 is designed for hands-free computer and other recording applications. It is possible to use this with with an acoustic amplifier. However, the mono headphone will only give you a mono signal, and the miss-match in plugs (mono headphone vs. stereo headphone) may result in low volume, and possibly humming. You'll also have to adjust the settings of your acoustic amplifier for use with the headphone out only.


The Lafayette County Republicans meeting that is scheduled for Thursday, February 21st has been postponed due to expected severe weather. It will be rescheduled with the presenter who was going to give a program on gun issues, gun legislation, etc. This is a timely and vital topic, and we will let you know as soon as it is scheduled. Thank you for your understanding.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held the third Thursday of March on the 21st and will be a joint meeting with the Lafayette County Federated Republican Women. Time: 7 PM, Republican Women, followed by Lafayette County Republicans at 7:30 PM. Location: Lafayette Hall, 10th & Franklin, Lexington. Program: TBA.
LA Gov. Bobby Jindall at Missouri Lincoln Days 2013: If Republicans want to start winning statewide elections in Missouri and take back the White House, the GOP needs to revamp its message and its target.
Catherine Hanaway, former Missouri House Speaker, at Missouri Lincoln Days 2013: "I don't believe we need to re-examine our core values. I think that those are winning principles," Hanaway said, as she summarized her address. "We really need to look at tactics. And chief among those tactics is how we communicate who we are."


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Q: Multiple spools with Swiftmailer and Symfony2 What is the best approach for sending the highest email rate possible with Swiftmailer?
We own an email automation tool and sometimes there are single sendouts of 40.000 emails. Our average rate with the spool:send command is of ~50 emails/min. I've tried copying the same command on the cron 5 times and it worked (i.e. it was sending ~250 emails/min), but it looks like the SMTP server got dizzy, because some contacts were receiving emails with another contact's information (any idea on what could be causing that?).
So now I was thinking about setting up 5 different mailers that spools the emails on different folders and running the 5 commands with a cron, each one for one of those mailers. Should it work? Any other recommended solution?

A: If you're sending 250 emails per minute, then you need something more resilient than the cron and the Swiftmailer spool. It will be hard to scale, a nightmare to debug, and not very inflexible. The Swiftmailer spool is great if you're sending no more than a couple of emails a minute, but any bigger than that and it's hard to scale and a nightmare to debug.
Instead, use a job queue like PHP Resque or Rabbit MQ (both are open source). You can replicate the 'spool' by having a queue of emails that need to be sent, and you can add multiple workers and queues. You could also have a second queue that actually adds the jobs to the first queue.
The advantage is that Rabbit MQ comes with a manager interface, so you can see things like how many emails are being sent, how many are failing, etc. Also, it's easier to scale up and down by adding and removing workers when you're under heavy load, for example.
Kacper from Sensio Labs actually gave a talk on Rabbit MQ with Symfony last year - http://www.slideshare.net/cakper/2014-0821-symfony-uk-meetup-scaling-symfony2-apps-with-rabbit-mq.


I'm really happy to see this thread.  The past attempts to establish better communications and coordination between the W3C and Ecma/TC39 have had only limited success.  I think one cause has been a lack of understanding of goals, plans, progress, and processes among the general population of participants in the two groups.
1)  At every TPAC there should be an invited presentation by a representative of TC39 updating the W3C community on TC39/ECMAScript news, recent work, and future plans.
2)  The W3C should proactively invite and encourage TC39 participants to attend and participate at TPACs as if they were active W3C participants.
3)  At some regular interval (annually, bi-annually) there should be a formal joint meeting between the TAG and core TC39 members.  This is arguably less important now that we have good cross-membership in the two groups but I think it is still be important to try to establish an official communcations path and shared vision at that level.
I  realize that this mailing list probably isn't the best one for submitting these suggestions, but this is where we having the conversation and I think the push for coordination improvements needs to start at the grass roots level.
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Wisconsin men's basketball game on Thursday against Morgan State is cancelled
The Bears won't be able to travel to Madison due to COVID-19 issues in their program. UW is looking for a new opponent.
By Drew Hamm@drewhamm5 Dec 20, 2021, 4:14pm CST
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The Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team generally has a pretty light schedule during the second half of December. With final exams, graduation, winter break and Christmas all happening, UW usually only has a couple of games, often against non-conference opponents.
Wisconsin men's basketball: UW sneaks back into AP Top-25
Well, the No. 24 Badgers will need to find a new opponent for Thursday evening as the Morgan State Bears will not be able to come up to Madison due to COVID-19 issues within their program.
Here is the full press release from UW:
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin men's basketball team is seeking a new opponent for Thursday at the Kohl Center after being notified that Morgan State is unable to travel to Madison due to COVID-19 complications within its program.
The Badgers and Bears were scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. (CT) on Thursday, Dec. 23 as part of a men's and women's doubleheader at the Kohl Center. The women's game vs. Eastern Illinois is still scheduled for Noon and the men's team is now actively seeking a new opponent for the evening time slot.
Additional updates will be shared as soon as they are available.
The UW men's basketball is ranked No. 24 in the latest AP Top-25 after opening the season with a 9-2 record.
While the Badgers are actively looking for a new opponent, here are a couple of suggestions off the top of our heads:
UW-Milwaukee has a game on Thursday afternoon against something called St. Xavier (Ill.). Maybe they should cancel that and come play Wisconsin instead! It would be a much better test for potential NBA Lottery pick Patrick Baldwin, Jr.
Men's college basketball is up to 40 programs that have had to go on COVID pause this season, with 35 of those programs currently unable to play a game as of 3 p.m. ET. pic.twitter.com/faUPXT8h1I
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) December 20, 2021
Rick Pitino and Iona have been clamoring online for games and even though they play on Tuesday night against Delaware, maybe they'd want to come out and play Wisconsin.
One of the worst teams in America, IUPUI, has Thursday off. Maybe they want some extra game experience? I don't know!
Kansas State? Belmont has a big gap in their schedule that they might want a game to fill in? This is tough! Hopefully Wisconsin is able to work something out and get a game set up for this week.