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Q: Get the count / sum of number of bars on a floating hbar plot I am currently using the matplotlib.pyplot module to plot floating horizontal bar charts of pandas dataframe.
I would like to know how I can add an additional bar with the sum / count of bars over specific segments. In other words, from the code and plot below, I would like building a dataframe giving as output :
KP 0.0 to KP 0.1  : 1 bar
KP 0.1 to KP 0.5  : 2 bars
KP 0.5 to KP 0.55 : 3 bars
KP 0.55 to KP 0.7 : 2 bars

etc...
Regards,

import pandas as pd
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

#Create the pandas dataframe
d = {'KP_from' : [0.12, 0.84, 0.5, 0.7], 'KP_to' : [0.55, 0.05, 0.8, 0.75]}
df = pd.DataFrame(data = d)

#Create relavant variables for the floating hbar plot
start = df[['KP_from','KP_to']].min(axis = 1)
mid = df[['KP_from','KP_to']].mean(axis = 1)
width = abs(df.KP_from - df.KP_to)
yval = range(df.shape[0])

df['Direction'] = ['->' if df.KP_from.iloc[i] < df.KP_to.iloc[i] else '<-' for i in yval]

#Create the mpl figure : floating hbar plot
plt.figure()
plt.xlabel('KP')
plt.barh(y = yval, left = start, width = width)
#Add direction arrows at the center of the floating hbar
for i in yval:
    plt.annotate(df.Direction.iloc[i], xy = (mid[i], yval[i]), va = 'center', ha = 'center')
plt.show()

A: Here is another approach. As others have already pointed out, this is first of all an intersection problem which can be solved without the bar plot.
def is_present(i_start, i_end, start, end):
    return (
        ((start <= i_start) & (end > i_start)) |
        ((start > i_start) & (end <= i_end))
    )

# Create the pandas dataframe
d = {'KP_from': [0.12, 0.84, 0.5, 0.7], 'KP_to': [0.55, 0.05, 0.8, 0.75]}

intervals = sorted(set(d['KP_from'] + d['KP_to']))
n_bins = [
    sum([is_present(i, j, s, e) for s, e in zip(d['KP_from'], d['KP_to'])])
    for i, j in zip(intervals, intervals[1:])
]

for i, j, c in zip(intervals, intervals[1:], n_bins):
    print(f'KP {i} to KP {j} \t: {c} bars')

A: Your question really boils down to count how many bars are in each segment, I did it this way:
def create_final(data):

    data = [(x[0],x[1]) if x[0]<x[1] else (x[1],x[0]) for x in data]

    ans = []

    points = [(i[0], 'init') for i in data] + [(i[1], 'end') for i in data]

    points = sorted(points)

    carry = points[0]
    nums = 1
    for i in range(1, len(points)):

        ans.append((carry[0], points[i][0], nums))

        if points[i][1] == 'init':
            nums+=1

        elif points[i][1]=='end':
            nums-=1

        carry = points[i]

    return ans

data = [tuple(x) for x in df[['KP_from', 'KP_to']].values]

create_final(data)
[(0.05, 0.12, 1),
 (0.12, 0.5, 2),
 (0.5, 0.55, 3),
 (0.55, 0.7, 2),
 (0.7, 0.75, 3),
 (0.75, 0.8, 2),
 (0.8, 0.84, 1)]

I don't exactly what format you want, but from this list of tuples (start, end, number of bars) you can plot what you want.

A: This is more of an intersection problem:
# the bar's endpoints in correct order
data = np.sort(df.values, axis=1)

# The limits of interest -- update the limits as you want
limits = [0, 0.1, 0.5, 0.55, 0.7]
limits_data = np.array([[limits[i], limits[i+1]] for i in range(len(limits)-1)])

# intersections
intersect = (np.maximum(data[:,None, 0], limits_data[:, 0]) <
             np.minimum(data[:,1,None], limits_data[:,1]) )

# count intersections by limit points
counts = intersect.sum(0)

Output:
array([1, 2, 3, 2])

To obtain your expected printout:
for count, (x,y) in zip(counts, limits_data):
    print(f'KP {x} to KP {y}  : {count} bar(s)')

Output:
KP 0.0 to KP 0.1  : 1 bar(s)
KP 0.1 to KP 0.5  : 2 bar(s)
KP 0.5 to KP 0.55  : 3 bar(s)
KP 0.55 to KP 0.7  : 2 bar(s)

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George W. Bush Urges Unity In Congratulating Biden And Harris: 'We Must Come Together'
Sunday, November 8th 2020, 4:55 pm
By: CBS News
WASHINGTON -
Former President George W. Bush, the only living Republican ex-president, extended congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Sunday while appealing to the American people to come together in the wake of a bruising political campaign.
In a statement, Mr. Bush revealed he spoke with Mr. Biden and Harris on the phone and said he offered the president-elect "my prayers for his success and my pledge to help in any way I can." The former president also marked Harris's historic election, as she will be the first woman vice president and the first Black vice president.
"Though we have political differences, I know Joe Biden to be a good man, who has won his opportunity to lead and unify our country," Mr. Bush said.
The two-term 43rd president, who has seldom waded into partisan politics since leaving office in 2009, also extended congratulations to President Trump and his supporters, calling the more than 70 million votes he received "an extraordinary political achievement."
Marking the high number of voters who cast ballots in the general election, Mr. Bush said the voter turnout is a "positive sign of the health of our democracy and a reminder to the world of its strength."
"No matter how you voted, your vote counted," he said. "President Trump has the right to request recounts and pursue legal challenges, and any unresolved issues will be properly adjudicated. The American people can have confidence that this election was fundamentally fair, its integrity will be upheld and its outcome is clear."
Mr. Bush said the nation faces difficult challenges that "will demand the best of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris — and the best of us all" and urged the American people to unite.
"We must come together for the sake of our families and neighbors, and for our nation and its future," he said. "There is no problem that will not yield to the gathered will of a free people."
Bush urged the country to "join us in wishing our next president and vice president well as they prepare to take up their important duties."
First published on November 8, 2020 / 1:29 PM
CBS News Former President George W. Bush, the only living Republican ex-president, extended congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Sunday while appealing to the American people to come together in the wake of a bruising political campaign.
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Check out the new ClanLands Almanac
Www.clanlandsalmanac.com
Outlander to become a board game in late 2021
My Outlander Purgatory plans a trip to Scotland.. and you can join them!
https://goprimetours.com/current-tours/my-outlander-purgatory-goes-to-scotland/
If you have nothing to do, or are still in lockdown? You can always buy Rik Rankin prints.. From Richard Rankin Photography
https://richardrankinphoto.instaproofs.com/gallery/#events
Before we see (hope) Graham McTavish in future episodes of Outlander as Buck, let's watch him in season 2 of the Witcher with Henry Cavill..
Caitriona Balfe Book Club
Outlander America has all of the book club discussions on their YouTube channel, check it out..
Caitriona picks a book, and on her Twitter account gives a date for the discussion
https://youtube.com/c/OutlanderAmerica
An update on Outlander book 9, Go Tell The Bees That I Am Gone by Courtney Williams of OutlanderBTS..
https://outlanderbts.com/thoughts-and-updates-on-bees-from-diana-g-me/
Interview with Ron D Moore about possible spin off and season seven of Outlander
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a30549801/outlander-season-7/
Season 6 has begun filming!
Watch Men in Kilts Sunday's on Starz...
Bored? Find out behind the scenes tidbits from an interview with director Stephen Woolfenden.... by our writer, Susie Brown.
https://blog.outlanderhomepage.com/2020/09/life-at-helm-interview-with-director.html?spref=tw
Outlander official puzzle
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September 15th, release of season 5... on DVD and Blue Ray.
Update: available on Amazon Now!
The collectible DVD
The regular DVD
Caitriona Balfe creates a Botanical Gin
https://www.forgetmenot.com/
Try the new Outlander digital game
https://d3go.com/sf1/
Collect Cryptozoic Outlander cards...
Check out Cryptozoic (@Cryptozoic): https://twitter.com/Cryptozoic?s=09
Try Caitriona Balfe's book club on Instagram by going to her Hashtag #CBbookclub or her account CaitrionaBalfe..
Check out the book list in the hashtag...
Or join the YouTube channel to watch the videos at
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj31vcx2sAGuAu_700AcX9g
Sam Heughan and Graham Mctavish in, Men in Kilts on Starz..
(Check local listings)
Also Clanlands, the book..
Available for preorder now... on Amazon.
September 8th 2020. Release of the book covers!
Try a laugh, Steven Cree got the gang involved in a short film series, starring Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan and many more loonies!
Star Force 1..
Star Force 2...
Star Force 3 part 1... (which is in 2 parts)
Star Force 3 part 2...
Outlander season five
As of May 14th 2020 for preorder, with a September 2020 launch..
The Limited edition Blueray/DVD is ready on Amazon for PREORDER...
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If you haven't purchased the series before
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This comes on the heels of the season 5 finale..
During the Covid19/Corona virus lockdown, the Outlander cast like many others, had taken to social media with their boredom busters. So we saw Caitriona Balfe, Tim Downie, Kyle Ress, Caitlyn O'Ryan, Barry Waldo, and more, doing a desert cook off...
This was during the season, so we arent posting but if you follow Caitriona Balfe on Twitter, you can see the finished products and who they tagged in the challenge..
However, Steven Cree during his Pandemic madness got together with a few friends to produce a new Star Trek episode... titled Starforce... on Instagram. Including actors James McAvoy, Caitriona Balfe, himself and a few other loonies! And it's worth the watch!
If you're a music fan
Prior to the launch of the Outlander soundtrack that Bear McCreary scores for every new season, Indiewire released a snippet of Sophie Skelton and Rik Rankin's collaboration from the song they performed, (but separately) throughout season five... "Oh My Darling" (Clementine)
When the soundtrack is released, we will update where to purchase.
Try a Podcast... by an Outlander actor...
Lauren Lyle in, She's a Rec at:
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Kyle Rees in, Tuesdays club at:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tuesday-club/id1496403046
Graham Mctavish and Sam Heughan in, ClanLands at:
https://www.clanlandsshow.com/
Bear McCreary on his season five soundtrack... out May 15th 2020
https://www.bearmccreary.com/
https://soundtracks.lnk.to/outlanders5
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Hamas is a radical Palestinian organization that is known throughout the world for carrying out suicide bombings and other attacks, primarily against Israeli civilians.
Recently, Hamas won the Palestinian election. Hamas' entry into parliament not only shocked the world, but has disturbed the already fragile Israeli-Palestinian talks. Members of Hamas repeatedly rejected calls for renewed talks with Israel as they made history by taking their seats in the new Palestinian parliament.
On March 6, Hamas lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to strip Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas of some of his presidential powers—the expanded powers that he had been granted by the legislature before Hamas took control of it.
These events suggest that Abbas, the Fatah leader and president, will either have to work with the Hamas-led cabinet or will resign. Although the United States has encouraged Israel to continue talks for peace with Abbas in an attempt to bolster his power, these events are very unlikely.
The Palestinian Authority president has been rendered irrelevant by the Hamas. It is both fanciful and ridiculous to assume that Israel could now continue dealing with Abbas because he no longer maintains any power and is completely at the mercy of the fanatic government. Abbas, already wildly unpopular, has been repeatedly ridiculed and disregarded by Hamas because of the fact that he encourages dealing with Israel peacefully.
The Israeli government recognizes the current situation as impossible. 'We don't want a situation where Abbas becomes a fig leaf, the smiling face of a terrorist government,' said Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Mark Regev on Monday. This statement is accurate because the real political power is being transferred to Hamas which fails to renounce terrorism.
In fact, it is Hamas that often creates terrorism and praises insurgency. Hamas, along with the Islamic Jihad movement, has prompted and been responsible for much of the violence throughout the years of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.
Hamas has conducted many attacks on Israel, mainly through its military wings, including suicide bombings against Israeli civilians.
Ever since Hamas won a majority of parliamentary seats in elections a few short months ago, Hamas officials have made it clear that they have no intention of recognizing or dealing with Israel. Hamas does not acknowledge the presence of a Jewish state in the Middle East.
It should not come as a surprise, therefore, that Israel has been considering sanctions against the Palestinian Authority. Israel has also considered freezing the transfer of about $55 million in taxes it collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority each month. However, Israel promised that it would continue to let humanitarian shipments enter the coastal area.
More recently Russia greeted the leaders of the militant Hamas with a critical warning that the organization must recognize Israel and dismantle its militias or face isolation. Not surprisingly, Hamas has shown little interest in moderating its position. With Hamas about to present a new Palestinian government, recommencement of stalled peace negotiations appear unlikely and too difficult.
It is difficult to remain optimistic in light of the recent events considering the type of government instituted among the Palestinian people. Hamas has failed to renounce terrorism, recognize Israel and abide by previous agreements made, proving itself to be nothing but an unreformed, terrorist government.


The film relates the story of Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of surrounded English and French troops from the beaches ofDunkirk. It does so principally from the viewpoints of two people: a newspaper reporter and a soldier. "Tubby" Bins, a Britishcorporal (Mills) is trying to get his men to Dunkirk, where they, the rest of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) and thousands ofFrench soldiers hope to be evacuated. After their officer is killed in a bomber attack, it is up to Tubby to keep his demoralized charges motivated. They eventually get a lift in a RAF lorry and make it to the beaches. Parallel to this action is the story of Charles Foreman (Lee), a cynical journalist who is trying to raise morale amongst his depressed readers. When the Admiralty commandeers his motorboat to aid the evacuation from Dunkirk, Foreman is inspired to volunteer his services and take the boat across the Channel himself, despite warnings of the danger. A friend, Holden (Attenborough), a motor engineer and successful businessman does the same, albeit reluctantly. Taking part in the rescue are ships of the Royal Navy and hundreds of civilian vessels of all shapes and sizes - "The Little Ships". On the beaches of Dunkirk, Foreman and Tubby meet, but Foreman is fatally wounded in an attack by German aeroplanes. Although Foreman's boat is wrecked, Holden's Heron makes it safely to Britain. (130 minutes; in English. Very good quality).
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Valley man hopes truck decal helps him find a kidney donor
A Valley man hopes his truck decal will help him find a kidney donor.
By: Jordan Bontke
PHOENIX — Nino DiGiulio has made a life for himself selling homes in what's become one of the hottest markets in the country. The 57-year-old says nearly every home in a newly developing Casa Grande neighborhood is already sold and accounted for.
The one sale he hasn't made yet is to convince a healthy person to give him a kidney.
"It's much easier to sell a home," he said.
Nino's challenges with his health started when he was young.
"Being Italian, my mom and dad always made sure I had a lot of food. Kind of caught up with me," he said.
Then years ago, he was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes.
When that got worse, his doctor told him one of his kidneys was failing and he needed a transplant.
He says doctors told him it would take anywhere from three to seven years to find a donor.
So, in the meantime, he's been doing dialysis three times a week for three to four hours each session. To make matters more urgent for Nino's need for a kidney transplant, doctors told him the vein in his arm was collapsing during dialysis.
That led to doctors putting a catheter in his chest for his nine hours of dialysis every week. Doctors explained to Nino the catheter is more susceptible to scar tissue buildup and possible infection.
To pass the time, Nino says he reads books, does business, or talks on the phone while his blood is being filtered through a machine – doing what a healthy kidney would be doing.
"The quality of life is diminished when you're having to be on a machine," he said.
One day his sister in Texas, Laura Farrell, called and said she's sending him a decal for his quicksand-colored Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck.
The decal on his tailgate reads, 'I NEED A KIDNEY, CAN YOU HELP?' underneath the handle to drop the tailgate is an email address, beemydonor@gmail.com.
Driving from Mesa to get to his office in Casa Grande is about an hour-long drive on I-10, sometimes longer.
That kind of commute could be discouraging for many but for Nino, all those drivers seeing his decal could be the person that saves his life.
"When they're passing me, they slow up," he said.
When Nino and Laura's father recently passed, Laura made sure to do all she could to keep her brother healthy.
"You can't go around asking everybody you know, 'can you donate your kidney?' It's not an easy question," said Laura. So she came up with the decal in hopes to catch the eye of a generous donor.
So far, Nino says he's gotten several emails of support.
He said one employee at a car wash came forward saying she would help, but she later found out she wasn't old enough to donate a kidney.
The price of the decal cost Laura about $30 - but if someone out there ends up being a willing match for Nino to keep him healthy - it'll be the best money she's ever spent.
"I talk to my sister and my mom every single day. Getting a new kidney would allow me to have that freedom, and not have the leash of the dialysis machine. I can go and come wherever I want," said Nino.


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Japan: immigration programs in 2021
Parent Category: ROOT Published: Thursday, 22 July 2021
Japanese passport and immigration programs 2021
Immigration to Japan is a complex procedure consisting of several stages, but getting a Japanese passport is quite within the power of any person who is purposeful in resolving this issue.
There are special programs for immigration to Japan about them and will be discussed further.
Benefits of Immigration to Japan
Moving to this Asian country has several difficulties: difficult language, adaptation to the cultural characteristics of the country, job search. However, there are still more advantages.
Climate in Japan
Japan is an island-type country, whose territory stretches from north to south. Therefore, the climate in different parts of the state is very different.
The economy of Japan
Japan has one of the highest GDP - stable economy and good living conditions;
Japanese security
The low crime rate, practically the best indicator in the whole world;
Job in Japan
In Japan, qualified specialists are highly valued, who can always find themselves a promising place in a reputable company of international level.
Travels around the world with a Japanese passport
A Japanese passport gives its holder the right to visa-free travel to 191 countries and regions, which has brought it to the first place in the world.
The advantages of living in Japan significantly outweigh the disadvantages of adapting to an unfamiliar environment, so you should not be afraid to immigrate to this state.
The popularity of immigration to Japan
For foreigners, Japan is not the most popular country to move to. It gained the greatest popularity as a country for immigration among residents of Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan, and China. Despite the abundance of people coming to Japan, only those who were able to marry a Japanese citizen or officially find a job here can get a Japanese passport. In 2016, more than 7,000 refugees were registered in Japan, and only 27 of this mass were able to obtain the right to stay in the territory for a long time.
Immigration conditions to Japan
To get a Japanese passport, you first need to legally reside in the country for 5 years. Immigration to Japan is possible through the following methods:
Marrying a Japanese citizen
You should not try to enter into a fictitious marriage, as special authorities will reveal this fact within several years and deport you back. Finding a real partner is not so difficult: on social networks, the Japanese actively get to know foreigners, as they like foreign culture and enjoy spending time with foreigners.
Official employment
The first step is to get an official job offer from your employer. Without this document, the Japanese authorities are not allowed to issue you a visa with the right to long-term residence in the country. By the way, the most popular areas for employment are IT technologies, engineering, teaching, high technologies (robotics).
Study in Japan
If a student is going to study in Japan for more than 90 days a year, then he needs to apply for a general visa. This visa is issued at the embassies of Japan, and the administration of the educational institution to which the foreigner enters can also help with obtaining this document.
JET is a study program in Japan
A program through which almost anyone can come to Japan to start teaching their native language here. To enroll in candidates for the program, you must contact the Japanese Consulate in your country.
The Japanese authorities actively support foreigners wishing to open a personal business in their country.
In case of illegal entry into the territory of Japan, a person will be prohibited from entering this country for at least 10 years. You should not violate the law, but rather use legal methods to obtain the right to reside.
If you wish to reside in Japan for more than 90 days a year, then you should use one of the methods described above to obtain a long-term visa. If you want to stay in this country for less than 90 days, then a short-term visa is also suitable.
Visas to Japan
There are several types of Japan visas:
Short-term (up to 90 days);
Working (from 3 months to 3 years);
Special (3 years) - issued to foreigners who are married to a Japanese citizen or have a son/daughter;
Transit;
Diplomatic.
A Japanese visa is made at the appropriate embassy at the place of residence. The registration itself is free, but you have to pay from 10 to 20 dollars for sending documents. If you make a visa to Japan through a travel agency, then its price can rise to $ 100.
You can find out more about visas to Japan below.
How to get a Japanese passport?
Obtaining Japanese citizenship is not easy. Of course, if a child is born in Japan to Japanese parents, he/she will become a citizen. If a child was born in a mixed family, then he has the right to be a citizen of both Japan and a citizen of the country of the second parent, but from the age of 18, the person must decide which citizenship to leave.
Adult foreigners have the right to citizenship through naturalization. The requirements are as follows:
Officially reside in the country for 5 consecutive years;
Be at the age of 20 and have legal capacity;
Independently support or be in the care of parents or spouse;
Not violate the laws and regulations of Japan while you are in its territory;
Knowledge of Japanese;
Lack of citizenship of another state.
Besides, to obtain a Japanese passport, you will have to go through two interviews with an officer of the migration service. In the course of communication, they find out the degree of interest in obtaining Japanese citizenship, the availability of funds (the applicant must have at least $ 25,000). They may ask neighbors or your boss about you and your behavior.
And although it is officially required 5 years, this period can be increased until you become like a Japanese and fully integrate into society.
How to get dual citizenship in Japan?
Japan does not allow dual citizenship. It is allowed on special occasions for children from a mixed pair, but again, they will eventually have to choose one to their liking.
As a result, you will have a Japanese passport that allows you to travel to 153 countries without a visa.
Best cities for immigration to Japan
Many immigrants go directly to the capital of Japan - Tokyo, a large metropolis, in which you can find a place for yourself and discover your opportunities. Next in popularity is the city of Osaka, which has a well-developed agricultural sector, as well as a lot of attention is paid to the field of high technology. The notorious Nagasaki is considered a major port city and a popular destination for migrants. It also has a well-developed infrastructure and many jobs.


Hillsboro placed seventh among nine teams and two wrestlers earned top three spots finishes Saturday at the Central Kansas League tournament in Pratt.
Raymond Johnson took second at 113-pounds pinning four opponents before losing a close finals match 6-4 to an opponent that had pinned him last week.
O'Hare said Johnson started a bit slow in his first match, but dominated the third period, eventually earning the fall.
"He then came out and dominated his next three opponents by getting early takedowns, grinding on top, and pinning all three in the first period," O'Hare said.
Travis King placed third at 145-pounds. O'Hare said King worked hard to win an overtime match 8-6, lost a tight match 4-3, and earned two pins, only to be pinned by an undefeated opponent who is ranked No. 2 in 321A to finish the day.
At 160 pounds, Lane Flaming was pinned twice, pinned one opponent, received a bye, and won 14-1 in his final match to take fifth.
Connor Morey took fifth at 220 pounds and Jaden Priest placed seventh at 170 pounds. It was Morey's first competition this season. O'Hare said Morey recently returned to the mat from a shoulder injury he sustained during football season.
Hillsboro competes Friday and Saturday in the 321A tournament at Mound City.


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I'm going all Morgan-like and saying C because killing someone cant be that easy. The infraction has to be bigger than what Carter did, although i admit to sympathizing with the impulse.
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C, listen to Eastman and Imprison him.
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Rick has a decision to make:
A. Spare Carter and ask him to help with drawing the quarry herd away (0 votes)
B. Execute Carter (0 votes)
C. Spare Carter, but imprison him (12 votes)
Choice C wins
Rick looks up at Eastman and sighs, nodding. He hands the gun to Eastman, saying, "I'm good." Carter is completely shocked that Rick spared him. Rick looks down at Carter and says, "I'm not gonna kill you. What you did was stupid, but you don't deserve the death penalty. Get up." Rick pulls Carter up to his feet. Carter asks, "What... what are you gonna do with me?" Rick says, "We're gonna hold you in one of the brownstone basements for now. We'll make sure you're fed and hydrated." Morgan says, "I'll take him there." Rick nods, Morgan & Carter leave the armory. Merle looks at Rick and asks, "Shoulda killed him, Officer Friendly. People like that are gonna die no matter what." Rick says, "That's not who I am." Merle says, "Oh trust me, I already saw that side of you back at the church when you let those cannibal fuckers who ate Bob's legs live." Rick glares at Merle.
The quarry group is digging holes at the wall construction site. Andrea walks over, saying, "I think this is going to work out perfectly." Rick asks, "You think so?" Andrea says, "Yeah. With all of us working together, we can do anything." Rick says, "Most of these people can't even fight. Even if they can... just barely." Andrea says, "Have some faith in them. I heard about you and Carter in the armory. Sparing him was the right choice." Rick says, "I wanted to kill him. So it would be easier. When we let him out, I'm worried about all the things he could do to fuck up. Because that's who he is. People like him shouldn't be alive." Andrea says, "We'll teach him. We'll teach all of them, Rick. That's what we're here for." Andrea walks away as Rick sighs, looking back at all the Alexandrians working together.
At the quarry, Rick says, "I know this sounds insane! But this is an insane world! We have to come for them before they come for us, it's that simple!" Rick begins explaining the plan and everyone's duty when the herd is let loose. Just then, they hear a loud noise coming from off in the distance. They see one of the trucks fall off of one of the quarry exits, creating a path for the herd to go. Rick says, "It's open! We have to do this now! Tobin, Francine, get the truck!" A walker starts slipping through the two trucks. Daryl & Merle run over to their bikes. Aaron says, "Rick, Heath and I've got the tractor place!" Rick says, "Got it, go!" Aaron & Heath run off. Rick says, "TOBIN! You hit it on my signal! They're headed for home, we don't have a choice! Get ready to hit the flares... NOW!" People begin firing their flare guns. The walker finally makes it through as Rick shouts, "Tobin, go!" Tobin begins driving the truck, Daryl shoots a walker in the head before he & Merle take off on their bikes. Later, Aaron & Heath arrive at the tractor place. Heath asks, "So, how we gonna do this?" Aaron says, "We open that door and let them out one at a time." Heath asks, "What if we can't keep it closed?" Aaron says, "Then we take them on. We have to take them out so the herd doesn't change courses." Heath says, "Man, this was supposed to be a dress rehearsal." Aaron says, "I'm supposed to be out recruiting with Eric. They're coming this way." Heath says, "Okay. Okay, let's do it." Aaron nods, running over to the door. Heath draws his gun, before Aaron opens the door. However, they see that the doorway is blocked off. Heath says, "Great. Now what do we do?" Aaron says, "The windows. That's the only way now." Aaron pulls out his gun and aims, shooting the glass. The walkers begin pouring out. Aaron & Heath back up as they pick off the walkers as they come. Heath eventually runs out of ammo, so he begins stabbing walkers with his knife. Aaron runs out of ammo as well, so he stabs the final walkers in the head. Aaron says, "Good. That's done. Let's go." Aaron & Heath begin running.
Rick, Andrea, Eastman, and Lilly arrive at one of the walls built; one of the rendezvous points. Rick says, "It'll hold." Andrea says, "That's good. Considering where we're standing." Lilly asks, "Hey Rick?" Rick asks, "Yeah?" Lilly says, "I was with Brian. I tried to stop him from coming to the prison. I'm so sorry." Rick says, "Don't apologize. It's all in the past now. If I could accept your sister, then I can accept you and Eastman." Lilly nods. Rick says, "Hey. I heard about your daughter. Tara told me. I'm sorry." Lilly sighs, saying, "If her father was still around, if he didn't leave us... maybe he could've protected her. Better than I could." Rick says, "Don't look back on it. Let's just focus on this right now." Eastman asks, "...You folks wouldn't happen to have Goo Goo Clusters back at Alexandria, would you? I ran out just before your friends brought us back." Rick & Andrea look at Eastman, wondering if he's serious, as they hear one half of the herd approaching. Meanwhile, Daryl & Merle are driving their motorcycles slowly up the road as the other half of the herd follows them. Merle says, "How y'doin' over there, brother? I ain't had this much fun since I knocked the teeth out of that sergeant back in my military days. Shoulda seen the look on his face." Daryl asks, "Was it really worth getting yourself sixteen months in prison?" Merle says, "Have to live a little, Daryl. Why you gotta be such a damn downer?" Daryl rolls his eyes. Meanwhile, Rick, Andrea, Lilly, and Eastman fire flares in the air as the walkers pass by the wall.
Rick, Andrea, Lilly, and Eastman return into the forest, where they meet up with Aaron, Heath, Tara, Abraham, T-Dog, Morgan, Michonne, David, Annie, Sturgess, Scott, and Barnes. Scott says, "It's working. I can't believe it." Rick says, "We need to finish this. One after the other." Barnes says, "I'll hit the front." Rick nods, saying, "One after the other." They run through the forest, Barnes leading, when a walker emerges from behind a tree, grabbing Barnes. The walker bites Barnes on his cheek, blood spurting out. He begins to scream as Rick runs over, pulling Barnes away. He stabs the walker in the head as some of the herd begins breaking off. On Rick's walkie, Tobin asks, "Rick, they're getting pulled off of the road! What do you want us to do?" Rick says, "Fire your guns and pull them back!" Rick kneels down to Barnes as he screams & cries. Rick tries to get him to calm down, but he continues, so Rick stabs Barnes in the head. Rick looks up to Eastman & Lilly. He walks over, asking them to head back to inform Alexandria of what's happening. They agree and begin heading back.
Rick walks through the woods, when he suddenly hears a horn going off. The others run over. Abraham asks, "What the fuck's that damn noise?!" Aaron says, "I don't know, it sounds like a horn!" Michonne says, "Whatever that is, it's far. It sounds like it's coming from..." Rick says, "Home!" They begin running as half of the herd is pulled off of the road, they begin heading back towards Alexandria. Earlier on in the day, Noah & Aiden walk into the infirmary. Aiden has a crutch, as his knee hasn't fully healed up yet. Noah says, "Don't worry man, you'll be back on your feet in no time." Aiden says, "I don't think I should go on supply runs anymore." Noah asks, "Because of the whole Nicholas ordeal?" Aiden says, "Not just that. Both of us were cowards. It was our fault our last crew died. They weren't afraid... we were." Noah says, "Be glad you were too busy resting in here to help Nicholas abandon Glenn & the others at that warehouse you were at." Aiden looks away, he feels guilt since Glenn & Maggie were now both dead because of Nicholas' actions. They see a woman with glasses reading a book. Noah asks, "Hey, I haven't seen you around here before. You the new doctor Deanna was talking about?" The woman smiles, saying, "Oh hi. I'm Denise. And yeah. I mean, I'm not really a doctor. I was training to be one, but blood freaks me the hell out. So I became a psychiatrist. Also, don't worry, I wasn't paying any attention to your conversation." Aiden says, "Just came in to get my knee checked." Denise says, "I heard about that. Pete didn't want me here, so he didn't let me help. But now that he's gone, I get to be Dr. Edwards' assistant. I'm not good with surgery kind of stuff." Noah asks, "Where is Edwards anyway?" Denise says, "He's out talking to the, uh... the cop lady right now." Noah asks, "Shepherd?" Denise says, "Yeah, Shepherd. He'll be back soon, but I can take a look at your leg, Aiden. Have a seat."
Carl is strolling Judith down the street. He sees Ron & Enid hug, as he exchanges eye contact with Enid. Carl sighs and looks away. Just then, he hears Gabriel ask, "Carl?" Carl turns around. Carl says, "Hey, Gabriel. What's up?" Gabriel says, "I was uh... I was wondering if you could teach me how to fight. I didn't want to back then, but I'm ready now. I'm ready to learn." Carl says, "Come by our house at 3 PM, we'll start with a machete." Gabriel nods with a small smile. Meanwhile, Deanna & Reg are patrolling the streets, when they suddenly see a man on the guard post get hit with a Molotov, he is set on fire. The man falls to the ground, being burned alive. Deanna says, "Oh God!" Reg says, "Deanna, we have to run!" Deanna & Reg begin running. Off in the woods, The Governor, Gareth, Mary, Sam, Dwight, Sherry, and Tina come upon Alexandria. They see a few of the Wolves climbing up and over into the town. Dwight asks, "What the hell?" Gareth says, "We made it to this place you mentioned Philip, and now it's already being attacked. What's our damn luck?" Mary says, "We came all this way, we shouldn't let this place fall." The Governor looks at them, then back at Alexandria.
The Governor's group has a decision to make:
A. Defend Alexandria and try to kill the invading Wolves
B. Forget about Alexandria and move on
Later on in the day, Rick & the others are running through the woods. Sturgess says, "Shit, that was half! Jesus, there was more than half!" Annie says, "We just have to stay ahead of them! They walk, and we run!" Meanwhile, Merle radios Rick in, "What the fuck's going on, Officer Friendly?! We hear a damn horn goin' off!" Rick says, "There IS a horn! It's coming from back home, half of the herd's headed towards Alexandria! We ran ahead!" Daryl asks, "You want me to circle back to come help?" Rick says, "You keep going! We gotta keep the herd moving! The risk that herd turns around, the bad back there gets worse!" Daryl says, "...Got it." Merle says, "You heard him, brother. Gotta stick to the plan or everything gets fucked up." Daryl nods. Annie suddenly trips, twisting her ankle. They stop, Aaron & Heath help her up. Rick says, "Alright, here's the new plan. I go back, get the RV and circle around the woods on Redding. I'll get in front of them before they get there, I can lead them away from home. Morgan, T-Dog, Abraham, Andrea, Michonne, Tara, come over here." Rick and his group trail off away from the Alexandrians to talk in private. Rick says, "You need to get home while I try to lead the herd away. But the thing is... they're not all gonna make it." Michonne says, "Rick--" Rick says, "You try to save them, TRY, but if not, you keep going. Only if you have to. But you make sure you get back." Tara says, "That's not how it works with us, Rick. We're stuck with each other. We're not gonna leave them behind. Just because they weren't with us before Alexandria doesn't mean they can't be as experienced as us." Rick sighs. They walk back over to the Alexandrians. David says, "Rick, I can go with you. The RV's just a mile back." Rick looks at David.
A. Let David come with you
B. Go by yourself
Green-Alive, Red-Dead, Blue-Unknown, Grey-Undead
Rick's Group:
Carl Grimes
Judith Grimes
T-Dog
Merle Dixon
Abraham Ford
Rosita Espinosa
Tara Chambler
Eugene Porter
Lilly Chambler
Officer Shepherd
Dr. Steven Edwards
Jim – left next to a tree on the way to the CDC, is currently undead
Glenn Rhee - devoured by walker Maggie, stabbed before reanimation by Abraham
Maggie Greene - hung herself, stabbed after reanimation by Abraham
Officer Dawn Lerner - bitten by two walkers and arm amputated, died of blood loss
Beth Greene - neck broken in bus crash, shot after reanimation by
Carol Peletier -shot in the chest by O'Donnell, shot after reanimation by Rick
Bob Stookey - dies from zombie bite, stabbed in the head before reanimation by Merle
Lizzie Samuels – shot in the head by Carol
Mika Samuels – stab by her sister, stabbed in the head before reanimation by Merle
Molly – bitten on the shoulder by a walker, stabbed in the head before reanimation by Carol
Luke - bitten on the shoulder by a walker, stabbed in the head before reanimation by Carol
Hershel Greene – shot in the chest by The Governor, stabbed in the head after reanimation by Morgan
Rowan – dies from sickness, shot in the head after reanimation by Maggie
Caleb –dies from sickness, stabbed in the head by Hershel after reanimation
David – dies from sickness shot after reanimation by unknown
Karen – dies from sickness, stabbed in head after reanimation by Glenn
Tyreese – bitten by Karen, shot after reanimation by Andrea
Allen – bitten by Karen and Tyreese, shot after reanimation by Rick
Axel – stomach ripped open by Dale, shot before reanimation by Rick
Ryan Samuels – bitten on the arm and back of neck, stabbed in the head before reanimation by Carol
Dale Horvath – bitten on the throat by Patrick, shot after reanimation by Rick
Patrick – dies from sickness, killed after reanimation by Daryl
Zach – bitten on the leg by a walker, crushed by falling helicopter
Duane Jones – shot in the head by The Governor
Ben – shot in the stomach and bleeds out, shot in head before reanimation by unknown
Amy – dies from two shots to the stomach from The Governor, shot after reanimation by Andrea
Ed Peletier – Eaten by walkers in his tent, stabbed in the head with a pick axe by Morales
Sophia Peletier – Bitten on the shoulder by a walker, shot after reanimation by Carol
Jacqui – killed by HIVs inside the CDC
Miranda – bitten and eaten by zombified Randall, shot by Rick after reanimation
Louis – bitten and eaten by zombified Dave, shot by Rick after reanimation
Eliza – bitten and eaten by zombified Tony, shot by Rick after reanimation
Morales – stabbed in the back 4 times by Shane, stabbed in the head by Shane before reanimation
Otis – bitten on the shoulder by a walker, shot by Rick after reanimation
Lori Grimes – dies from C-section, shot before reanimation by Carl
Donna – stabbed before reanimation by Allen
Oscar – shot in the head by The Governor
Alexandria Safe-Zone:
Deanna Monroe
Reg Monroe
Spencer Monroe
Aiden Monroe
Ron Anderson
Barnes - bitten on the face by a walker, stabbed out of mercy by Rick
Nicholas - shot in the head by Merle
Pete Anderson - shot in the head by Rick
The Governor's Group:
Philip "the Governor" Blake
Ana - stabbed by Edward and bled out, stabbed in the head before reanimation by The Governor
The Wolves:
Owen - throat slit by Mary and bled out, stabbed after reanimation by a wolf
Edward - shot in the head by Gareth
The Saviors:
Eastman's Cabin:
Haley - bitten on the shoulder by walker Mitch, shot before reanimation by Lilly/Eastman
Tabitha - devoured by a walker
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I so want to see a villains reunion, thought it might turn out for the worse...A for the villains' group. And why not let David go with you? Two's better than one. B.
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A for the first. As long as Gareth doesn't die! Or become good. Don't you do it @AllLifeIsPrecious, lol.
A for the second. What the hell? I'm interested in seeing what you do with that like I am with Carter. Nothing to lose there.
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No way do they just walk away from an established place to live that has freaking walls...A. Rick isn't at a place where he's going to trust an Alexandrianon this level yet. He would feel he's better off alone....B
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A and A! Very good chapter! Loved the neat callback to the church scene.
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First option is easy, A. I'm conflicted on the second. I would quite like to see Rick out on his own for this one, but back up always comes in handy even if it's David....fuck it lets go with B and see whether Rick activates Crazy Rick mode.
A and A please
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UEFA Champions League - Luka Modrić named #UCL midfielder of the season - News
Luka Modrić named #UCL midfielder of the season
Luka Modrić has been named Midfielder of the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League season for his excellent displays throughout Real Madrid's triumphant campaign.
Luka Modrić named #UCL midfielder of the season ©UEFA.com
Real Madrid's Luka Modrić has won the Midfielder of the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League season award.
Goalkeeper of the season: Gianluigi Buffon
Defender of the season: Sergio Ramos
Forward of the season: Cristiano Ronaldo
Modrić is the first player to win the award, which has been introduced by UEFA to recognise the top midfielder in Europe's premier club competition each season.
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Modrić received the accolade during Thursday's UEFA Champions League group stage draw, with the best goalkeeper, defender and forward accolades also being handed over in Monaco.
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The man who makes Madrid tick, Modrić was his usual metronomic self throughout the club's historic 2016/17 campaign. Not only did Zinédine Zidane's team become the first in the UEFA Champions League era to retain the trophy, they also won their first league title in five years in a silverware-laden season.
Modrić's 2016/17 in numbers
Honours: UEFA Champions League, Spanish Liga, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup
Appearances: 11
Minutes: 983
Domestic league
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How Modrić was chosen
The jury was composed of the coaches of the 32 clubs in the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League group stage, together with 55 journalists selected by the European Sports Media (ESM) group, representing each of UEFA's member associations. The coaches were not allowed to vote for players from their own teams.
Jury members selected their top three players per position, with the first receiving five points, the second three and the third one. The player who received the most points in each category was named the winner.
Everyone can enjoy football, no matter who you are, where you're from or how you play. #EqualGame is a new UEFA RESPECT social responsibility campaign that will positively promote inclusion, diversity and accessibility in football throughout Europe. Visit www.equalgame.com for more information.
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Buffon, Ramos, Modrić and Ronaldo win positional awards
The Real Madrid trio of Sergio Ramos, Luka Modrić and Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, have won the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League positional awards.
Sergio Ramos named #UCL defender of the season
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has won the Defender of the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League season award after lifting the trophy for the third time last term.
Cristiano Ronaldo named #UCL forward of the season
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Forward of the 2016/17 UEFA Champions League season following yet another sensational campaign.


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Q: Plot histogram showing theoretical distribution of binomial random variable Plot a histogram showing the theoretical distribution of a binomial random variable X with n = 10 and p = 0.5, labeling your plot. The following command might be helpful after assigning d with dbinom:
gf_line(d ~ 0:10)

I have no idea where to start with this question.

A: Edit: Thank to jay.sf (see comment)
x=0:10
y <- dbinom(x,10,0.5)

plot(x,y, type='h')


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We are also an independent church – we do not come under the oversight of a denomination or church officer from somewhere else. Nor do we receive regular financial help or support from outside the church, relying instead on God to provide through the regular giving of those committed to this church. We have leaders (we call them "Elders") and they seek to direct the church in ways that please Christ our Head; and for the big decisions in church life, all members meet, discuss together and decide as a body.


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LOOMING SHOWDOWN IN SHANGHAI
By Ted Lerner, WPS Media Officer
(Shanghai, China)--An all-star cast of the finest men and women professional pool players from around the world has finally arrived and settled in here in muggy and hazy Shanghai, China. The formalities have been completed; the players meeting, the press conference, and a lavish banquet of fine dining Chinese food with over 300 people inside the five star Holiday Inn Pudong. And now the battle is set to begin.
Beginning Thursday afternoon, (GMT +8),64 men and 48 women will descend upon the Shanghai Pudong Yuanshen Stadium(655, Yuanshen Road, Pudong New Area) to compete in the third annual China Open, for one of pool's biggest prize funds; $162,800 for the men, and $112,800 for the women. They're playing 9-ball, alternate break, and the action is expected to be fierce and intense.
It doesn't take long in China to fully comprehend just how big the China Open has become, and what it will mean to anyone who wins it, especially if you are from China. The sport of pool is literally going gangbusters in China. In Shanghai alone, there are literally huge pool clubs on just about every corner, with an estimated 1800 clubs scattered throughout this sprawling metropolis of 17 million people. In the capital of Beijing, the estimate is that there are close to 2000 pool clubs. In the entire country, there are an estimated 2.5 million commercial pool tables available to play on at any time. Top players, especially the women, are known by the average person across this vast country. For this week's China Open the television audience is expected to reach nearly 20 million people.
At today's press conference inside the Holiday Inn, Chinese superstar Pan Xiaoting perhaps said it best. Pan, who is known throughout China as the "Queen of 9-ball," described the pressure of playing in her homeland.
"I've played pool for 14 years," Pan, the 2007 Amway Cup champion said. "And I never enjoy the pressure of playing in China. Everyone expects me to win. "
Pan can take solace in the fact that she won't be the only great Chinese player to be expected to perform miracles. Joining her on the dais at today's press conference was a few of her world class compatriots; the defending China Open champion Siming Chen, current women's World 9-ball champion Fu Xiao Fang, and former World 9-ball champion Liu Sha Sha. Chen, who is arguably the finest talent to emerge out of a sea of great Chinese women players, made it clear, though, that the pressure is meaningless to her when she declared: "I just want to show the level of how I can play."
Chen will have plenty of chances to play to her freakish skill level as the strong field on the women's side promises a battle royal. Joining the mix are the likes of Korean stars Ga Young Kim and Yu Ram Cha, Chinese-Taipei's top ten WPA ranked Chei Yu Chou and Yuan Chun Lin, Hall of Famer Allison Fisher of Great Britain, current World Ten Ball Champion Jasmin Ouschan of Austria, Ireland's Karen Corr, Britain's Kelly Fisher, and Japan's Akimi Kajatani.
On the men's side, defending champion Zhang Yulong of Chinese-Taipei will have all he can handle with an exceptional field on hand. The Philippines has sent a juggernaut with the likes of the legend Efren Reyes, Hall of Famer Francisco Bustamante, Dennis Orcullo, Lee Van Corteza and Antonio Lining. Chinese Taipei brings Chang Jun Lin, Ko Pin Yi and Kuo Puo Cheng among others. The American contingent includes Hall of Famer Johnny Archer and Shane Van Boening. Europe will be led by World 10-Ball champion Huidji See of the Netherlands, Finland's Mika Immonen, Brits Darren Appleton, Karl Boyes and Daryl Peach, German stars Ralf Souquet and Thorsten Hohmman, Dutchman Niels Feijin and many other stars from the Continent.
China will provide about a quarter of the 64 man field. Names like Fu Jan Bo and Li He Wen are familiar to fans outside of China. But if you listen to newly crowned World 10-Ball Huidji See, people will soon know about a few more players from China.
"I had a bit of a reality check though over the last few days," See said at today's press conference. "I got here a few days early and I tried qualifying for a few local tournaments here in Shanghai but I didn't even qualify. That's how good the talent is here in China."
The China Open runs from June 9-12. The World Pool Association will be offering fans around the world the opportunity to follow this prestigious event live as it happen through our live scoring platform at www.wpa-pool .com. In addition, to better tell the story of what's happening, pool journalist Ted Lerner is on hand in Shanghai and will be posting several articles throughout the course of each day to keep fans fully updated with all the action.
For everything from the China Open, please visit www.wpa-pool.com
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Les années 10 av. J.-C. couvrent les années 19 av. J.-C. à 10 av. J.-C..

Événements

 20-18  : Agrippa fait de Lyon (Lugdunum) le point de convergence du réseau routier gallo-romain.
 18  : fondation du royaume de Paekche.
 16-13  : organisation de la Gaule et de l'Espagne en provinces romaines : Gaule belgique, Gaule aquitaine et Gaule lyonnaise ; Bétique,  Lusitanie, Tarraconaise.
 16-7  : conquête romaine de la Rhétie et de l'arc alpin. La frontière de l'empire romain atteint le Danube.
 Avant 14  : selon Pline, les cités de Narbonnaise Aix (Aquae Sextiae), Apt (Apta Julia), Avignon, Carcassonne, Carpentras, Riez, Ruscino, les Rutènes provinciaux, Toulouse, les Tricastins et les Voconces obtiennent le statut de colonie de Droit Latin.
 13-9  : campagne d'Illyrie.
 12-9  : campagnes de Drusus en Germanie. Il est chargé par Auguste de la construction de 50 forts sur la rive gauche du Rhin, entre la mer du Nord et Vindonissa via Ara Ubiorum (Cologne). Création des camps fortifiés de Noviomagus Batavorum (Nimègue) de Castra Vetera (Xanten), de Novaesium (Neuss), de Bonna, (Bonn), d'Antunnacum (Andernach), de Confluentes (Coblence) de Bingium (Bingen), de Mogontiacum (Mayence), Borbetomagus (Worms), de Noviomagus du Sud (Spire), d'Argentoratum (Strasbourg), pour surveiller les territoires entre Rhin et Elbe. Un pont est construit sur le Rhin en territoire ubien, près de Bonna, future Bonn.
 12-7  : réalisation de la carte d'Agrippa, carte routière de l'Empire romain.

 Labéon (Marcus Antistius Labeo) fonde une école de droit à Rome, qui deviendra l'École proculienne. Républicain, il s'oppose à son rival Capiton (Gaius Ateius Capito), partisan de l'empire, dont le disciple Masurius Sabinus donne son nom à l'École sabinienne.
 Bathylle et son rival Pylade présentent des spectacles de pantomime, avec musique et danse, à Rome, qui connaissent une grande vogue.

Personnalités significatives
 Auguste
 Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa

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Charwei Tsai. Healing Harmonies
Charwei Tsai's latest series of works tells the sung stories of people living far from home in precarious living conditions and uncertain legal status. Together with her partner and filmmaker Tsering Tashi Gyalthang, they visited marginalized communities in Nepal, in the UK, and in Taiwan, recording voices of sorrow and longing, but also of hope.
Mao Ishikawa. Loving Freely, Living Freely
Mao Ishikawa's latest autobiographical collection, Red Flower, gives us a candid glimpse of life as she knew it between 1975 and 1977 in Okinawa when occupation forces, the U.S military, brought not only arms and guns, but a taste of what life could be should the locals live without conforming to their cultural environment.
Takashi Homma. Letting in the Light
For Japanese photographer Takashi Homma, darkness is special in a world that "overflows with light." In his most recent book titled The Narcissistic City, he goes back to the past, to the origins of photography, to explore and question the role of the photographer in image-making.
Kohey Kanno. Kaleidoscope of Memories
Photographer Kohey Kanno understands how uniquely we remember the places we've once visited. He knows that there's something immensely heavy about the spots we carry with us when we finally leave them. We cannot shake them.
Greg Girard. Hidden Places
Photographer Greg Girard's latest publication, Hotel Okinawa, is a pictorial study of the hidden qualities of Japan's southernmost island, focusing on the US military bases that "matter-of-factly," the photographer says, shaped the island's social and physical landscape.


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Preacher Andrew Wommack: Trans Rights Supporters Are "Controlled by the Devil" March 5, 2021 Beth Stoneburner
Preacher Andrew Wommack: Trans Rights Supporters Are "Controlled by the Devil"
By Beth Stoneburner
Preacher Andrew Wommack, who most recently claimed he prayed away the mildew in his home, now says that people who affirm rights for transgender people are following a doctrine from Satan.
He made the comments during a Bible study Tuesday night:
"It's not just people with a different opinion," Wommack said. "It's not just some people have a different take on things. It is literally doctrines of the devil. They are taking children as young as four and five years old and telling them that you were born in the wrong body, you're actually a woman in a man's body or a man in a woman's body. And they are surgically altering them and giving them hormone blockers and stuff. I'm telling you, this is not just a different opinion, somebody that has a little different way of looking at things; it is a doctrine of demons. It is demonic, and the people who are doing it are being influenced and controlled by the devil."
Fact check: No one is surgically altering children. (You have to be over 18 to do that.) There are also multiple ways to "transition" that don't require surgery. Every individual is different but rest assured no trans person was ever pressured into it.
"That a man can just choose to be a woman, he can choose to go into a women's restroom because he feels like a woman today, that is nothing but an excuse for perverts," Wommack continued. "It's wrong. It is a doctrine of devils. And I know a lot of people can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm not saying anything that the word of God isn't saying. It is demonic, and it is a doctrine of the devil. Now, I will admit this: There are some people who are being influenced by just going with the crowd, they are just following the flow, and they may not be demon-possessed, and they may not be themselves being totally controlled by the devil, but it is a doctrine of the devil, they are following that."
He's perpetuating a lie that conservative Christians have been spreading for years — this notion that people just flip a switch to change genders in order to satisfy some temporary perversion. That's not how anything works. If a predator sneaks into a restroom that he shouldn't be in, with the intent to cause harm, then he is indeed a predator.
Trans people just want to pee in peace. If anything, they're more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators.
You're not required to fully understand or "agree with" trans identities. But trans rights ensure that no one can be fired, denied housing, or medical care based on who they are. Those are rules that apply to the government, not the church. And they are the same basic rights afforded (in theory, anyway) to all Americans, not special rights for trans people.
Decency and compassion do not require compromising one's faith. The fact that people like Wommack think they're in conflict says more about their faith than anyone's gender identity.
(via Right Wing Watch)
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The beaches of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes are about to be overrun again this July as Les Plages Électroniques make its welcome return.
Every Wednesday night (almost) throughout the month of July, Les Plages Électroniques will be belting out the sounds and beats of some of the best known local and global electronic artists, making Cannes the place to be for afficionados of deep house, dubstep, techno, and every other variety of electro music.
The festival kicks off on Wednesday, 3rd July with Vitalic, presenting his live VTLZR, backed by a band. Also on the bill for this very French night are Lyon's Spitzer Live, AntiClimax from Marseille, and Nice's own techno duo, Johnson de Christensen.
Week 2 on Wednesday, 10th July welcomes a great lineup of acts, including Damian Lazarus from London, Toronto's Art Department, Wankelmut from Berlin, and local boy Johny Be from Cannes. There will also be a video presentation by Wafolyv from Cannes, keeping local interest piqued.
The third week of the festival on Wednesday, 17th July, sees Pendulum feating MC Verse, Gramatik, Son of Kick featuring Marger, and My E.T. from Nice, take to the stage. No Key Frame, also from Nice, will also be providing video entertainment for the evening.
The last Wednesday in July sees an all female line-up, with appearances from Berlin's Magda, Parisiennes Miss Kitten live and Chloé, and Nastia from Kiev. Video entertainment for this session will be provided by Fajune, the VJ from Lyon.
The final night of Les Plages Électroniques 2013 takes place on Wednesday 14th August. The artists on the bill for this closing night, la soirée Electropicale, include Major Lazer, Dillon Francis, The G.E.E.K., and Dad Crew. VJs for the night are DMX.
All gigs take place on the Plage du Palais des Festivals in Cannes. Doors open each night at 7pm and shows finish at 12:30am. Tickets are available online and cost €15 per night. A festival pass is also available for €52. There are also After parties taking place each night at Club le 7 and Club le Sun7.


I have an application where i have a cooled roll (water jacketed roll). is there a way to simulate the loss in temp due to the material type and thickness? Like say if i am pumping in X° what (approx) will the roll surface be depending on thickness and material.
Use a thermal analysis. Or there is probably a closed form solution for this if you look at it in cylindrical coordinates.
Sometimes you see the equation as Q = -k*A*deltaT/L only because the negative sign indicates that the heat flows from hot to cold and that deltaT is a positive magnitude.
Im just a lonely designer that over my head. can i do this with SW somehow?
I would say you can do this with SW Simulation Professional, which offers the Thermal module in this bundle. In case that you would also like to simulate the thermal plus fluid flow, like water or air, then you can use SW Flow Simulation which can be a more accurate thermal analysis tool where convection plays a key role in the heat transfer (i.e. this is for most cases with the exception that the body is located in a vacuum or where there is no fluid).
In the words of the Governator: "You can do it."


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Enjoy delicious home-cooked, locally-sourced food and a great selection of beer, wine and spirits in a beautiful, relaxing environment that dates back to the 15th Century.
Having fallen in love with the building, Annie Fox-Hamilton took over ownership of the Lion in October 2011. Following a major renovation of the building and grounds The Lion Inn at Winchcombe has been given a new lease of life transforming it into a place that we would like to visit – friendly; pampering; great local food; wine; ales; child and dog friendly; comfortable beds and attractive, relaxing rooms.
The Lion is the sort of place you could walk into on your own or come with friends and family for coffee and cake; bar snacks; lunch; afternoon tea or dinner; stay the night or the week and know that you will receive a warm welcome and be well looked after.
Our constantly changing menu can be enjoyed al-fresco in our large, sunny well-stocked garden.
The Lion has a spacious bar with a relaxed but buzzy atmosphere that can be enjoyed at the bar or one of a number of tables and enjoy a drink, a bar snack, light lunch or something from our restaurant menu. We offer a wide selection of ales including regular guest ales, beers and spirits and an excellent wine list.
Settle into one of our comfortable armchairs with a good book, watch passers-by from the window seat, read the papers, play Scrabble or indulge yourself with coffee and cake or share a large platter and a bottle of wine with friends – whatever your mood you'll find the Snug an ideal refuge.
Dining at The Lion Inn is a relaxed affair with deliciously tempting food, an excellent wine list and friendly staff. Our chefs wherever possible source local, seasonal ingredients from the best suppliers in the area.
Our menus are based on what is fresh and available and change daily. We have included prices in the sample menu, but please note that these may vary depending on the season.
For our younger guests, we provide high chairs in the restaurant and child-sized portions upon request.
Our wine list is constantly evolving. We regularly try out new wines and welcome suggestions from our guests.
The Lion Inn has six double en suite rooms and one mini-suite each with their own individual character including a converted hayloft, two with their own stone stairway and one with a vintage mural of Mickey Mouse.
We're passionate about the little things: simple and stylish décor, power showers, comfortable beds, fresh flowers and high-quality linen. Rooms are clutter-free which means (by popular request) we don't have televisions and hope guests will join us in the bar and restaurant.
Tea and coffee are provided as a complimentary service to the rooms, a quick buzz to reception and they will be brought to you.
Prices range from £90–£150 per room per night for bed & breakfast and there is no minimum stay.
Cots and Z-beds for children can be provided for £25 each.
Rooms are available from 3pm and need to be vacated by 11am on the day of your departure.
Dogs Welcome – Pets are welcome at The Lion Inn in the bar, snug, garden and special arrangements can be made for staying overnight.
The Lion Cottages - We are currently renovating two cottages, directly opposite The Lion Inn, for families who would prefer their own self-contained space with all our services on the doorstep.
The Lion Inn is ideally located in the centre of Winchcombe, a wonderfully unspoilt Cotswold town that dates back to Saxon times with lively pubs, acclaimed restaurants and cafes and, on the outskirts, one of the most beautiful castles in England – Sudeley Castle!
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