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The Best Images 0f 2010: Picture of the Year Finalists
I came across these images and this contest when I was looking something up on Wikipedia for another hub I was doing. Needless to say, I have no idea anymore what it was I was looking for. In fact, I lost all interest in that other hub, and it's now waiting in the wings for when I tire of these images.
I've poured through all of the photograph (and animated gif) entries and have decided to include my favorites from 2010 here. There are many others that I have not included. You can find them here.
Every year since 2006 the Wikimedia Commons has held a Picture of the Year competition. All images are freely licensed, often with the only request being that images be credited to the photographers.
Images are collected from the "featured picture of the day" category at the end of each year, and viewers are allowed to vote for whichever images they like. The image with the most user votes wins the prestigious title of First Place in Picture of the Year.
Picture of the Year 2011 has not yet started, though photos are being processed.
This image was awarded first place in Picture of the Year 2010 | Source
In mid-August 2010 ESO Photo Ambassador Yuri Beletsky snapped this amazing photo at ESO's Paranal Observatory. A group of astronomers were observing the centre of the Milky Way using the laser guide star facility at Ye. Attribution: photograph by Yuri Beletsky, available here.
The Paranal Observatory is located at an altitude of 2,635 meters, 120 km south of Antofagasta, Chile on the mountain called Cerro Paranal. It's operated by the European Southern Observatory, or ESO. The largest telescope at Paranal Observatory is made of four separate 8-meter-long telescopes, called the Very Large Telescope. When these four telescopes combine, they make up a fifth telescope called the Very Large Telescope Interferometer.
This image was awarded second place in Picture of the Year 2010 | Source
Stari Most (English: the "Old Bridge"), which connects the two banks of river Neretva, has been a symbol of Mostar for centuries. This view from north shows Helebija tower to the left and Tara tower to the right. It was made from the minaret of Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque. Attribution: photograph by Ramirez, available here.
The original Stari Most was an Ottoman empire bridge originally built sometime in the 16th century in the city of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It crossed the river Neretva, connecting two parts of the city. Unfortunately, after surviving for 427 years, the bridge was destroyed November 9, 1993 during the Croat-Bosniak War. The bridge seen here is a reconstructed version of the original, completed in 1994.
This image was awarded third place in Picture of the Year 2010 | Source
Sarychev Peak Volcano erupts June 12, 2009, on Matua Island. Attribution: photograph by NASA (public domain), available here.
Sarychev Peak volcano is what's termed a stratovolcano, or a conical volcano with many layers of lava and pumice built up over time. It covers almost the entire island of Matua in the Kuril Islands, Russia. The volcano erupted in 2009, and as the International Space Station passed overhead, astronauts were able to capture images of the event. The hole seen in the clouds surrounding the volcano is attributed to shock waves given off from the massive explosion.
This image was a finalist in Picture of the Year 2010 | Source
The Lichtenstein Castle, near Lichtenstein, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Attribution: photograph by Donald, available here.
The site of this castle has quite a history dating back to 1200. The castle was destroyed twice; once in the Reichskriegs war of 1311, and again in 1381. The more modern land owner died and left the estate to his Nephew, Duke Wilhelm of Urach, who was inspired to build a castle on the site after reading Wilhelm Hauff's novel "Lichtenstein." The current castle was commissioned by the Duke of Urach, and was completed in 1842 in the Neo-Gothic style.
Horseshoe Bend, Arizona. Horseshoe Bend is a horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River located near the town of Page, Arizona. Attribution: photograph by Luca Galuzzi, available at www.galuzzi.it.
This interesting site is known to locals as "King Bend." It's about five miles downstream of Lake Powell and the Glen Canyon Dam. It's right off US Route 89, about 1/2 mile hike from the roadway, and can be viewed from the cliff above and surrounding the formation. The overlook is 4,200 feet above sea level, with 1,000-foot cliffs setting it all off.
St Aubin's Cathedral (Belgium). Attribution: photograph by Luc Viatour, available at www.Lucnix.be.
This 18th century cathedral is built in the Late Baroque style, using exaggerated details to create grandeur and exuberance. Though totally devoid of colors, the fine details of the arches, domes, bas-reliefs, and swags of fruit and flowers adds a textural richness that may be lost had they been colored. Concealed behind a marble plaque at the High Alter is a casket containing the heart of Don Juan of Austria, Habsburg governor of the Spanish Netherlands, who died in 1578.
Red-eyed Tree Frog (''Agalychnis callidryas''), photographed near Playa Jaco in Costa Rica. Attribution: photograph by Carey James Balboa, available here.
The young red-eyed tree frogs are brown in color, and gradually begin to change into the more vibrant colors seen here. They also can vary their colors to some degree, dependent on their mood and the environment. They're great jumpers and spend most of their time in trees. Since they survive via camouflage, during the day they generally lay motionless, covering their blue sides with their back legs. They eat flies, moths, and crickets.
The coral fungus Clavaria zollingeri Lév. Specimen photographed in Babcock State Park, West Virginia, USA. Attribution: photograph by Dan Molter, available here.
Often called club fungi or coral fungi, the Clavarioid fungi form on the ground amongst decaying vegetation. This is common for Saprotrophic fungi, which get their sustenance from processing dead or decaying matter. Needless to say saprotrophs are very important within the ecosystem for clearing out and recycling dead matter. Some Clavaria form symbiotic relationships (called mycorrhiza) with the roots of trees, each giving the other the necessities of their livelihood. Though some species of Clavaria are tropical, their range is worldwide.
Male Agama Sinaita, Jordan. This species is common in deserts around the shores of the Red Sea. While in heat, the male turns striking blue to attract females. Attribution: photograph by Ester Inbar; original image available here.
This beautiful lizard is found in many arid countries, including Egypt, Palestine, Israel, Jordan, Syria, UAE, Sudan, Ethiopia, and others. Growing up to 10 inches long, its thin tail may make up 2/3 of its total body length; they use it for climbing and running. Males become blue during the mating season, while females develop brown-red spots. They're active during daylight and like to eat insects and plants.
The chemical element bismuth as a synthetic made crystal. The iridescent surface is a very thin layer of oxidation. Beside it is a high purity (99.99 %) 1 cm3 bismuth cube for comparison. Attribution: photograph by Alchemist-hp, www.pse-mendelejew.de.
Bismuth is a brittle heavy metal with a naturally silver-pink hue; however, oxidation causes an iridescent tarnish made of many different colors. Elemental (naturally-occurring) bismuth is one of just a few substances that is more dense in its liquid state than in its solid state (water is the other famous one.) This image shows a lab-made bismuth crystal, which has finer stair step details than the naturally-occurring element. That said, it is a prime example of how the bismuth crystals form.
Dundasite (white) and Crocoite (red orange) from Dundas, Tasmania. Attribution: photograph by JJ Harrison, available here.
Crocoite (lead chromate) was named after the Greek word for "saffron" due to its orange-red color. These crystals are often found in quartz veins within granite, and alongside gold deposits. Dundasite (lead aluminum carbonate) is a rare mineral discovered somewhat recently in 1893. It commonly grows around crocoite and in lead deposits. Its color ranges from milky white to pale blue.
Blue bottle fly (Calliphora vomitoria ) Portrait, Austin's Ferry, Tasmania, Australia. 3.5:1 magnification. Attribution: photograph by JJ Harrison, available here.
Though not seen here, the abdomen of this blow fly species is bright blue, giving it its common name ("blue bottle"). When one fly detects food, it sends pheromones out to alert other flies in the area. Female flies lay their eggs in decaying meat or fecal matter, and in a matter of days the larvae hatch, eat, and grow to adulthood. They're important pollinators of goldenrod and skunk cabbage.
My favorite image is:
Stari Most (The Old Bridge)
Sarychev Peak Volcano
Lichtenstein Castle
St Aubin's Cathedral
Red-eyed Tree Frog
Coral Fungus
Agama Sinaita Lizard
Bismuth Crystal
Dundasite & Crocoite Crystals
Blue Bottle Fly
Young Leopard
Young leopard charging. Photo taken at Rhino and Lion Park, Gauteng, South Africa. Photograph by Leo Za1, available here.
The leopard (Panthera pardus ) is the smallest member of the Panthera group of cats (the others are the tiger, lion, and jaguar.)
Due to hunting and loss of habitat, this large cat is now limited mostly to sub-Saharan Africa, though it used to range from Siberia to South Africa.
These felines are highly adaptable, can run up to 36 mph (58 kph), and are notoriously agile. They eat any animal they can catch, and have an unparalleled ability to carry heavy carcasses into trees.
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I agree that it's difficult to choose a winner here; it's pretty subjective (like all art is.) Each image is pretty stunning, in my opinion!
Deb Hirt
7 years ago from Stillwater, OK
These are all remarkable in their own rights. I don't see how they can only choose one or a handful, whatever the case may be.
Theresa Ast
Absolutely terrific pictures. Thank you so much. :)
opticstoreonline
Hi Faceless39 amazing pictures. thanks for sharing
Joana e Bruno
7 years ago from Algarve, Portugal
Hello, Faceless 39, absolutely amazing. I hadn't heard about this... The photos are unbelievable. I knew another view of the Lichtenstein Castle, but this photo is much better. Voted up.
Sueswan
Hi Faceless39
These are spectacuar photos. I cannot pick a favourite.
Voted up and awesome
Silwen
7 years ago from Europe
Wonderful photos. Sometimes it is really hard to believe that such a beauty exist. Thank you for sharing.
Xavier Nathan
7 years ago from Isle of Man
What a great hub with the most amazing images. I wouldn't be surprised if this goes viral. Thank you.
Verlie Burroughs
7 years ago from Canada
Thank you for this gorgeous photo gallery Faceless39! What a great idea for a Hub. Really appreciate all the detailed info and attribution. Regards, snakeslane
catalystsnstars
7 years ago from Land of Nod
Wow, most of these pictures take my breath away and make me want to travel more just to experience part of this. Thank you, for bringing this to us. And I'm sorry it took you away from your other research.
I'm especially fascinated by the bismuth.


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New Archive Collection: Enron Examiner Reports
New to the Archives are the records of the Enron bankruptcy documented by Examiner, Neal Batson. Enron Corporation was an American energy, commodities, and services company based in Houston, Texas.
Enron Corporation was an American energy, commodities, and services company based in Houston, Texas. Enron began as a pipeline company in Houston in 1985, and later, under the direction of former Chairman Kenneth L. Lay, Enron expanded into an energy broker, trading electricity and other commodities. Prior to its bankruptcy on December 2, 2001, Enron employed approximately 20,000 staff and was one of the world's major electricity, natural gas, communications, and pulp and paper companies. Enron filed for bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of New York during late 2001 and selected Weil, Gotshal & Manges as its bankruptcy counsel. In May of 2002, Neal Batson was appointed by the United States Department of Justice to serve as the Examiner for Enron Corp., and was authorized to investigate various aspects of the company.
The case filed by Enron was one of the most visible and complex Chapter 11 cases in American history. The investigation ran through December 2003, in part because of the timing constraints imposed by Section 546(a) of the Bankruptcy Code. Enron ended its bankruptcy during November 2004, in agreement to follow a court-approved plan of reorganization. A new board of directors changed the name of Enron to Enron Creditors Recovery Corp., and emphasized reorganizing and liquidating certain operations and assets of the pre-bankruptcy Enron. On September 7, 2006, Enron sold Prisma Energy International Inc., its last remaining business, to Ashmore Energy International Ltd. (now AEI).
This collection is largely comprised of the interim reports of Neal Batson, the Court Appointed Examiner. The First Interim Report is noted as the main report, while the Second and Third Interim Reports include extensive appendices related to items such as transactions, roles of officers & organizations, and legal standards. The Final Report of Neal Batson also heavily documents Batson's findings and includes material related to roles of those involved, including attorneys and the banks.
Also within the collection are the reports of the Debtors' Key Employee Retention Program (KERP) and the National Energy Production Corporation (NEPCO). Documents detailing the termination and wrap-up of Enron close out the collection. As Examiner, Batson filed four reports in respect of the investigation into the accounting techniques utilized by Enron. The first report was filed in September 2002, the second report in January 2003, the third report in June 2003, and the fourth and final report in November 2003. It should be noted by researchers that the use of the word "filed" in this context is somewhat simplified in that with respect to the second, third, and fourth reports, the Examiner was required to address certain procedural issues relating to the attorney-client privilege, confidential document designations by producing parties, and concerns raised by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Additionally, The Department of Justice was continuing its own investigation into the activities of Enron and its counterparts during this timeframe. Researchers should note that the filed reports are the reports available to the public on the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) online service and the actual date of filing may vary from the month of "issuance" of the report for these procedural reasons.
The collection is open for research and the finding aid may be accessed here. Researchers should note that this is a digital collection and to view the records remotely, please email the Archivist at biddlearchives@law.upenn.edu.
Update 5/30/19: Following the original publication of this post, PACER docket content became more easily available via the Bloomberg Law database. Researchers with access to that database will be able to obtain free access to the interim and final reports using Docket Search.

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Chambers's films provided the temporal dimension that he could never fully achieve in painting. Olga and Mary Visiting, 1964–65, and his silver paintings of 1966–67 could only point in this direction. While film inevitably moves ahead in our "real" time of viewing, Chambers is never content with a simple, linear narrative. The Hart of London, his longest and most ambitious completed film, plays with time in myriad ways.
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Gene Bilbrew
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Eugene "Gene" Bilbrew (June 29, 1923 – May 1974) [6] was an African-American vocal group singer, cartoonist, and "bizarre art" pioneer. As noted in the biography, GENE BILBREW REVEALED: The Unsung Legacy of a Fetish Art Pioneer, he was "the first black career fetish artist in history." [7] Starting in the mid-1950s, he was among the most prolific illustrators of fetish-oriented pulp book covers. [8] In addition to signing his work under his own name, he produced art under a range of pseudonyms, including ENEG ("Gene" spelled backwards), Van Rod, and Bondy.[9]
Eugene Bilbrew
(1923-06-29)June 29, 1923
May 1974 (aged 50)
Area(s)
Cartoonist, Artist
Pseudonym(s)
ENEG, Van Rod, Bondy
Island of Captive Girls, Prison for Women, [1] The Whip Artist, [2] High Heels in the Heavens, Madam Adista, Dangerous Years [3] Satin Satellite [4] , Exotique magazine [5]
Born in Los Angeles in 1923, Bilbrew's first career was as a vocal group singer, performing with The Mellow Tones and the Basin Street Boys. [10] [11]
Art CareerEdit
Starting in 1950, Bilbrew switched from singing to illustrative art. Rumors that he illustrated or produced the storyline for a comic strip series named The Bronze Bomber have been debunked, nor is there any evidence that he contributed to the African-American newspaper, Los Angeles Sentinel. [12] His first professional art job was for the hugely influential comics artist Will Eisner, on The Spirit,[13] where Bilbrew took over the back-up series Clifford—a little-kid humour page—after its originator Jules Feiffer was drafted into the army. Bilbrew's Clifford was syndicated as a weekly comic strip by General Features from 1951 to 1952.[14]
The start of Bilbrew's "bizarre art" career came in 1951 through underground artist and pioneer Eric Stanton, whom Bilbrew met while attending Cartoonists and Illustrators School. [15] [16] From then on, Bilbrew focused on fetish art, producing work for notable underground publishers Irving Klaw, Edward Mishkin, Stanley Malkin, and the Sturman brothers. [17] He also notably produced many illustrations and covers for Leonard Burtman, publisher of Exotique, a fetish magazine published between 1955 and 1959. [18]
A forced feminization drawing from Women Bind and Dominate Male Maid by Bilbrew
While his career waned with the coming of relaxed censorship laws of the 1960s, his substance abuse worsened in the early 1970s.[11] According to Eric Stanton, Gene Bilbrew died in the back of a Times Square adult bookstore in May, 1974.[11]
GENE BILBREW REVEALED: The Unsung Legacy of a Fetish Art Pioneer by Richard Pérez Seves. New York, Fethistory, 2019. ISBN 978-1072487548
Eric Stanton & the History of the Bizarre Underground by Richard Pérez Seves. Atglen, Schiffer Publishing, 2018. ISBN 978-0764355424
Irving Klaw
John Willie
Eric Stanton
Charles Guyette
Fetish art
Fetish artist
Exotique (fetish magazine)
^ Pérez Seves, Richard (2019). GENE BILBREW REVEALED: The Unsung Legacy of a Fetish Art Pioneer. New York: Fethistory. p. 205. ISBN 1072487543.
^ Pérez Seves, GENE BILBREW REVEALED: The Unsung Legacy of a Fetish Art Pioneer, p. 88.
^ Pérez Seves, GENE BILBREW REVEALED: The Unsung Legacy of a Fetish Art Pioneer, p. 103.
^ Pérez Seves, GENE BILBREW REVEALED: The Unsung Legacy of a Fetish Art Pioneer, pp. 120-122.
^ Social Security Death Index, SS# 565-24-5141.
^ Pérez Seves, GENE BILBREW REVEALED: The Unsung Legacy of a Fetish Art Pioneer, p. 4.
^ Daley, Brittany A., Hedi El Kholti, Earl Kemp, Miriam Linna, and Adam Parafrey (eds). Sin-A-Rama; Sleaze Sex Paperbacks of the Sixties. Los Angeles, CA: Feral House, 2005. Print.
^ Pérez Seves, GENE BILBREW REVEALED: The Unsung Legacy of a Fetish Art Pioneer, pp. 13-26.
^ a b c Hyperallergic Daily magazine article, "A Long-Lost Artist of the 1950s Sexual Underground" by Jim Linderman, 5 January 2015 at hyperallergic.com Jan 6, 2015
^ Bilbrew bio at WristRope.com.
^ Bilbrew entry, Who's Who of American Comic Books: 1928–1999. Accessed Oct, 25, 2018.
^ Pérez Seves, Eric Stanton & the History of the Bizarre Underground, pp. 37, 38.
^ Pérez Seves, GENE BILBREW REVEALED: The Unsung Legacy of a Fetish Art Pioneer, pp. 31,32.
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http://dulltooldimbulb.blogspot.com/2009/03/eugene-bilbrew-african-american-artist.html
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Feel the doorknob and the cracks around a door before opening. If you feel heat, use your second way out.
If you must escape through smoke, get low and go under the smoke.
If you can't get out of the room, keep the door closed, and cover vents and cracks around doors to keep smoke out. Signal for help at the window with a light colored cloth or flashlight.
Do you know what to do after a fire?


text:
from __future__ import print_function

#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Minimal Python version sanity check
#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

import sys

v = sys.version_info
if v[:2] < (2,7) or (v[0] >= 3 and v[:2] < (3,3)):
    error = "ERROR: %s requires Python version 2.7 or 3.3 or above." % name
    print(error, file=sys.stderr)
    sys.exit(1)

PY3 = (sys.version_info[0] >= 3)

#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# get on with it
#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

from distutils import log
import json
import os
from glob import glob
from distutils.command.build_ext import build_ext
from setuptools.command.sdist import sdist
from setuptools import setup
from setuptools.command.bdist_egg import bdist_egg

# Our own imports

from setupbase import (
    bdist_egg_disabled,
    find_packages,
    find_package_data,
    js_prerelease,
    CheckAssets,
    version_ns,
    name
)

# BEFORE importing distutils, remove MANIFEST. distutils doesn't properly
# update it when the contents of directories change.
if os.path.exists('MANIFEST'): os.remove('MANIFEST')

here = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))
pjoin = os.path.join

DESCRIPTION = 'An alpha preview of the JupyterLab notebook server extension.'
LONG_DESCRIPTION = 'This is an alpha preview of JupyterLab. It is not ready for general usage yet. Development happens on https://github.com/jupyter/jupyterlab, with chat on https://gitter.im/jupyter/jupyterlab.'

setup_args = dict(
    name             = name,
    description      = DESCRIPTION,
    long_description = LONG_DESCRIPTION,
    version          = version_ns['__version__'],
    scripts          = glob(pjoin('scripts', '*')),
    packages         = find_packages(),
    package_data     = find_package_data(),
    author           = 'Jupyter Development Team',
    author_email     = 'jupyter@googlegroups.com',
    url              = 'http://jupyter.org',
    license          = 'BSD',
    platforms        = "Linux, Mac OS X, Windows",
    keywords         = ['ipython', 'jupyter', 'Web'],
    classifiers      = [
        'Development Status :: 3 - Alpha',
        'Intended Audience :: Developers',
        'Intended Audience :: System Administrators',
        'Intended Audience :: Science/Research',
        'License :: OSI Approved :: BSD License',
        'Programming Language :: Python',
        'Programming Language :: Python :: 2.7',
        'Programming Language :: Python :: 3',
        'Programming Language :: Python :: 3.3',
        'Programming Language :: Python :: 3.4',
        'Programming Language :: Python :: 3.5',
    ],
)

cmdclass = dict(
    build_ext = build_ext,
    sdist  = js_prerelease(sdist, strict=True),
    bdist_egg = bdist_egg if 'bdist_egg' in sys.argv else bdist_egg_disabled,
    jsdeps = CheckAssets
)
try:
    from wheel.bdist_wheel import bdist_wheel
    cmdclass['bdist_wheel'] = js_prerelease(bdist_wheel, strict=True)
except ImportError:
    pass

setup_args['cmdclass'] = cmdclass

setuptools_args = {}
install_requires = setuptools_args['install_requires'] = [
    'notebook>=4.2.0',
    'jupyterlab_launcher>=0.2.8'
]

extras_require = setuptools_args['extras_require'] = {
    'test:python_version == "2.7"': ['mock'],
    'test': ['pytest'],
    'docs': [
        'sphinx',
        'recommonmark',
        'sphinx_rtd_theme'
    ],
}

if 'setuptools' in sys.modules:
    setup_args.update(setuptools_args)

    # force entrypoints with setuptools (needed for Windows, unconditional because of wheels)
    setup_args['entry_points'] = {
        'console_scripts': [
            'jupyter-lab = jupyterlab.labapp:main',
            'jupyter-labextension = jupyterlab.labextensions:main',
            'jupyter-labhub = jupyterlab.labhubapp:main'
        ]
    }
    setup_args.pop('scripts', None)

    setup_args.update(setuptools_args)

if __name__ == '__main__':
    setup(**setup_args)

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Through education and bee rescue, Uncle Jer hopes to help conserve one of our most precious resources.
Uncle Jer and his wife, Ellen, come to your public library, classroom, church group, civic center or senior center and present the Intriguing society of bees in a most entertaining way!
Like us on Facebook to see occasional posts for bee-centric peeps!
For Bee Rescue information please click link below.
If you would like to see our User Resources, including "Word List for Students" and "The Almond and The Bee", links to "Parts of a Flower", "Bee Xray", "Buzzworthy Plants That Attract Bees" please click here and go to the bottom of the page.
Free Shows at Parks, Libraries, Etc!
Please join us for a show sponsored by the Public Library and Friends of the Library and other free venues.
Family shows (yellow text) are geared for adults children ages 5 and up.
Backyard beekeeping classes (green) are a good introduction for preteen to adults who are interested in keeping bees.
If you would like a show at your public library, please ask your local library's Youth Services Librarian to schedule a show!
Site design and maintenance by Ellen. Please click my name to contact if there are any problems.


text:
Q: Javascript not working with elements inside modal I need help.
With bootstrap 3 I made a modal with little form to let administrators/users change the user's password.
I've tried to made the same with bootstrap 4, but I am not be able to execute javascript triggered from anchors or buttons that are inside a modal.
Can you help me??
Example that not working:
$('.classFromElement').on('click', function (e) {
    e.preventDefault();

    alert('hello world');
});

A: The modal is probably a dynamically added html element. So it is not part of the DOM yet. You have to go around (delegate the event) via "document" or "html, body" for new elements that are added after window load. I prefer to use "document" because I had times that even the html or body element wasn't even rendered yet + it has a better performance.
Best option and best performance
$(document).on('click','.classFromElement', function(e) {
    e.preventDefault();

    alert('hello world');
});

OR... Use 'body, html' (Why both? For browser support, they back each other up)
$('body, html').on('click','.classFromElement', function(e) {
    e.preventDefault();

    alert('hello world');
});

A: I used to try this and it worked well.
This is when you open the bs modal, then apply event to your button.
$('#myModal').on('show.bs.modal', function () {
    $('.classFromElement').on('click', function (e) {
        e.preventDefault();
        alert('hello world');
    });
})

A: I'm sorry,
I 've seen my error.
I've put the modals before the scripts.
This is the problem. Now is solved.
:(

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Gene evolution and expression patterns in the all-female fish Amazon molly: Poecilia formosa (2016)
Zhu, Fangjun
Investigation of the TCA cycle and glycolytic metabolons and their physiological impacts in plants (2016)
Zhang, Youjun
Functional characterization of two MYB transcription factors, MYB95 and MYB47, in Arabidopsis thaliana (2016)
Xu, Ke
Tracing Changes in Space and Time (2016)
Wutke, Saskia
The horse is a fascinating animal symbolizing power, beauty, strength and grace. Among all the animal species domesticated the horse had the largest impact on the course of human history due to its importance for warfare and transportation. Studying the process of horse domestication contributes to the knowledge about the history of horses and even of our own species. Research based on molecular methods has increasingly focused on the genetic basis of horse domestication. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analyses of modern and ancient horses detected immense maternal diversity, probably due to many mares that contributed to the domestic population. However, mtDNA does not provide an informative phylogeographic structure. In contrast, Y chromosome analyses displayed almost complete uniformity in modern stallions but relatively high diversity in a few ancient horses. Further molecular markers that seem to be well suited to infer the domestication history of horses or genetic and phenotypic changes during this process are loci associated with phenotypic traits. This doctoral thesis consists of three different parts for which I analyzed various single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with coat color, locomotion or Y chromosomal variation of horses. These SNPs were genotyped in 350 ancient horses from the Chalcolithic (5,000 BC) to the Middle Ages (11th century). The distribution of the samples ranges from China to the Iberian Peninsula and Iceland. By applying multiplexed next-generation sequencing (NGS) I sequenced short amplicons covering the relevant positions: i) eight coat-color-associated mutations in six genes to deduce the coat color phenotype; ii) the so-called 'Gait-keeper' SNP in the DMRT3 gene to screen for the ability to amble; iii) 16 SNPs previously detected in ancient horses to infer the corresponding haplotype. Based on these data I investigated the occurrence and frequencies of alleles underlying the respective phenotypes as well as Y chromosome haplotypes at different times and regions. Also, selection coefficients for several Y chromosome lineages or phenotypes were estimated. Concerning coat color differences in ancient horses my work constitutes the most comprehensive study to date. I detected an increase of chestnut horses in the Middle Ages as well as differential selection for spotted and solid phenotypes over time which reflects changing human preferences. With regard to ambling horses, the corresponding allele was present in medieval English and Icelandic horses. Based on these results I argue that Norse settlers, who frequently invaded parts of Britain, brought ambling individuals to Iceland from the British Isles which can be regarded the origin of this trait. Moreover, these settlers appear to have selected for ambling in Icelandic horses. Relating to the third trait, the paternal diversity, these findings represent the largest ancient dataset of Y chromosome variation in non-humans. I proved the existence of several Y chromosome haplotypes in early domestic horses. The decline of Y chromosome variation coincides with the movement of nomadic peoples from the Eurasian steppes and later with different breeding practices in the Roman period. In conclusion, positive selection was estimated for several phenotypes/lineages in different regions or times which indicates that these were preferred by humans. Furthermore, I could successfully infer the distribution and dispersal of horses in association with human movements and actions. Thereby, a better understanding of the influence of people on the changing appearance and genetic diversity of domestic horses could be gained. My results also emphasize the close relationship of ancient genetics and archeology or history and that only in combination well-founded conclusions can be reached.
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This book provides for an extensive legal analysis of the international drug control system in light of the growing challenges and criticism that this system faces. In the current debate on global drug policy, the central pillars of the international drug control system – the UN Drug Conventions as well as its institutions – are portrayed as outdated, suppressive and seen as an obstacle to necessary changes. The book's objective is to provide an in-depth and positivist insight into drug control's present legal framework and thus provide for a better understanding of the normative assumptions upon which drug control is currently based. This is attained by clarifying the objectives of the international drug control system and the premises by which these objectives are to be achieved. The objective of the current global framework of international drug control is the limitation of drugs to medical and scientific purposes. The meaning of this objective and its concrete implications for States' parties as well as its problems from the perspective of other regimes of international law, most notably international human rights law, are extensively analysed. Additionally, the book focuses on how the international drug control system attempts to reach the objective of confining drugs to medical and scientific purposes, i.e. by setting up a universal system that exercises a rigid control on drug supply. The consequences of this heavy focus on the reduction of drug supply are outlined, and the book concludes by making suggestions on how the international drug control system could be reformed in the near future in order to better meet the existing challenges. The analysis occurs from a general international law perspective. It aims to map the international drug control system within a wider context of international law and to understand whether the problems that the international drug control system faces are exemplary for the difficulties that institutionalized systems of global scope face in the twenty-first century.
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St George Seven: New Shoes!
Ethan had been telling me he needed new shoe for a while. I kept putting him off because I knew he hadn't grown out of them yet. Finally he showed me just why he needed new shoes!
Needless to say we got him some new shoes right away! Put me up for mother of the year again please!


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CultureOct 13th 2001 edition
Finding the master is not easy
HIERONYMUS BOSCH'S painted Hell is peopled with the demons that bedevilled the medieval mind. There is the cloaked saint praying to be saved from the jaws of a bat, the Christ crowned with thorns by a hand protected with an armoured glove, the naked prone man being watched by a cold blue toad that is sitting on his genitals. But Bosch, who was born around 1450, also knew about forbidden pleasure. His lurid allegories detail every imaginable carnal sin and have been famous since the 16th century, when King Philip II of Spain hung Bosch's "Garden of Earthly Delights" in his bedroom, to warn against the weakness of the flesh.
The Boijmans van Beuningen museum in Rotterdam has assembled 18 of the 25 known Bosch paintings, as well as seven exquisite drawings that are rarely shown, for an exhibition that runs until November 11th. What should have been a once-in-a-lifetime presentation of this medieval master has instead been turned into something of a motorway pile-up. One reviewer demanded the museum director's resignation. What has gone wrong?
The curators' attempt to demystify Bosch could have had some merit, if only the enigmatic painter had not somehow got lost in the process. Bosch's idiosyncratic mix of images, both bawdy and biblical, was not heretical but part of the artistic culture of the day, the curators say. To prove their point, they include a dozen or so paintings by his forgettable (and forgotten) contemporaries, and rooms and rooms of pottery, prints and medals depicting men behaving badly, circa 1500. More controversially, the Boijmans strives to show Bosch as eternally relevant by surrounding him with works of 20th-century artists more or less inspired by him—salacious comic strips by Robert Crumb, the screaming soundtrack from Pippilotti Rist's video of a woman burning in the fires of Hell.
Mixing old and new is now the fashion among museum curators the world over. But does the new always illumine the old and make it more interesting? The museum's unorthodox director, Chris Dercon, believes such an approach to be essential because Bosch's grotesque imagery, his negotiation between sin and salvation, high and low culture, find echoes in 20th-century art. Mr Dercon believes that we should not bow to historical propriety, but challenge it instead. "We don't just want to present Bosch in his context, we want to look at the before and after of this artist—particularly at his enduring meaning to artists." The show is ultimately disappointing. It makes glib comparisons, rather than tracing meaningful relationships. Yet nothing can diminish the power of Bosch's vision. See it, but be prepared to hunt for the gems.
This article appeared in the Culture section of the print edition under the headline "Trouble and strife"
Ghostface story
The "Scream" franchise adds another self-referential sequel
The purpose of art
In Japan, festivals are boldly taking art into the countryside
It was hard for any viewer to look away from Sidney Poitier
Jessamine Chan's gripping debut novel sends up modern parenting
Dominant languages can spread even without coercion
A style that was bold in the 1990s has lost its satirical bite
The trend represents a reappraisal of what art can do—and whom it is for
Or down on him
"The School for Good Mothers" also sounds the alarm about surveillance
Whether and how to resist them is a tough question


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The Sinclair Award
WINNER: Matt Edgar from Horton Park Golf Club in Surrey for engaging with many young people to develop a thriving junior section.
The Sinclair Award is presented to a PGA Professional who, as a direct result of his/her efforts, has made a significant impact in the development of grass roots junior golf (ETIQUS golfer's watch kindly donated by Gary Butler as prize).
Matt has transformed the junior section since his arrival by embracing Golf Foundation initiatives, working with a variety of school and community partners, and making the junior programme fun, inclusive and child-centred.
He works with Fulham Football Foundation to introduce more children with disabilities to golf and runs two girls-only sessions each week.
Matt delivers Tri-Golf teacher training workshops for local schools and 150 juniors receive coaching at the golf club each week. His Skills for Life coaching gives children the best chance to succeed not only in their golf but also through improved confidence. Some 48 juniors have joined the club in the last year. Golf course owner, Richard Haygarth, says of Matt: "This coach is every golf course owner's dream."
Picture: Matt Edgar with Sandy Jones (Getty Images)


text:
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Text;

namespace Logfile.Core.Details
{
	/// <summary>
	/// Represents binary data log event details.
	/// </summary>
	public class Binary
	{
		/// <summary>
		/// Gets the data.
		/// </summary>
		public IReadOnlyList<byte> Data { get; }

		/// <summary>
		/// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="Binary"/> class.
		/// </summary>
		/// <param name="data">The data.</param>
		public Binary(IReadOnlyList<byte> data)
		{
			this.Data = data;
		}

		public override string ToString()
		{
			if (this.Data == null) return "null";
			return string.Format("{0} Byte{1}", this.Data.Count, (this.Data.Count == 1 ? "" : "s"));
		}
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Implements extension methods for fluent event creation.
	/// </summary>
	public static class BinaryExtensions
	{
		/// <summary>
		/// Adds binary data to a log event.
		/// </summary>
		/// <typeparam name="TLoglevel">The loglevel type.</typeparam>
		/// <param name="logEvent">The log event.</param>
		/// <param name="data">The binary data.</param>
		/// <returns>The same <paramref name="logEvent"/> instance.</returns>
		/// <exception cref="ArgumentNullException">Thrown if
		///		<paramref name="logEvent"/> is null.</exception>
		public static LogEvent<TLoglevel> Binary<TLoglevel>(this LogEvent<TLoglevel> logEvent, IReadOnlyList<byte> data)
			where TLoglevel : Enum
		{
			if (logEvent == null) throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(logEvent));
			if (data != null) logEvent.Details.Add(new Binary(data));
			return logEvent;
		}
	}
}


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Home > Newsroom > Top Stories > Neptunus Bio to dive into health supplement market
Neptunus Bio to dive into health supplement market
Shanghai. December 9. INTERFAX-CHINA - Shenzhen Neptunus Food Co. Ltd. will soon become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shenzhen Stock Exchange-listed Shenzhen Neptunus Bioengineering Holdings Co. Ltd., as part of a plan to enter the domestic health supplement market, Neptunus Bioengineering announced on Dec. 9.
According to the announcement, Neptunus Bioengineering has signed an agreement to purchase a 75 percent shareholding in Neptunus Food for RMB 1 million ($146,412.88) from its parent company Neptunus Group. Neptunus Bioengineering currently already owns a 25 percent stake in Neptunus Food.
Neptunus Bioengineering hopes to enter China's health supplement market through the acquisition. To date, Neptunus Bioengineering has mainly been engaged in the production of Western medicines, biochemical products and finished traditional Chinese medicines.
The announcement noted that the transaction is expected to be completed within three months. Neptunus Food recorded a net loss of RMB 7.33 million ($1.07 million) in 2008. As of the end of October this year, the company saw a net loss of RMB 26.83 million ($3.93 million).
-YCX


The Secret Language of Stories (SLOS) is a twelve-step story analysis I created that is based upon The Writers Journey by Christopher Vogler (See link below). I use this method to create my novels and to teach writing to kids of all ages as well as adults. SLOS is broken down into twelve basic elements or Story Frames. Stories don't necessarily contain all of the components, and they don't always occur in the order given here. In longer stories, many of the elements are repeated. Subplots may have their own story threads and novels may include endless repetitions of the Plan, Attempt, Response sequence found in the middle section of the story. The purpose of this analysis is not to micro analyze every element of a story, but rather to help students and other writers to recognize what is going on in stories and to begin to think like authors.
1) Ordinary World – Setting and characters are introduced.
2) Call and Response – This may occur during or after the inciting incident. The Hero receives a call to adventure. Sometimes he eagerly undertakes this challenge, but more often there is a period of reluctance or even refusal as the dangers of the adventure are weighed against possible benefits.
3) Mentors, Guides, and Gifts – A mentor appears to encourage the hero to accept the challenge of the call and gifts are often given to help him on his way.
4) Crossing – The hero decides to act and crosses over into the New World.
5) New World – The hero faces small challenges as she learns the rules of the New World.
6) Problems, Prizes, and Plans – A clear story goal is established and the hero makes plans for how it will be attained. Sometimes the story starts with a problem to be solved and sometimes it starts with a prize to be attained but ultimately both goals and obstacles will be woven into the story.
7) Midpoint Challenge: Going for the Prize – An attempt is made to attain the Prize. A shift in the story occurs.
8) Downtime – This section shows the hero's response to what happened during the attempt. It may be a time of celebration, recovery, healing, regrouping or sulking, depending on what happened during the attempt to attain the Prize.
9) Chase and Escape – A twist sends the hero off in a new direction. Something is being pursued. The hero may be pursuing the prize or the villain, or the villain may be pursuing the hero.
10) Death and Transformation – This is the point in the story where it appears that the hero will lose whatever is of highest value. Often someone dies at this point in the narrative.
11) Climactic Showdown – The hero must face one final challenge to demonstrate whether the changes that have occurred are lasting or only temporary; internal or merely external.
12) Reward - The hero gets what she has earned. If she has passed the final test, it may be a reward. If not, there may be other consequences. Often there is a celebration and the return of the hero to the group.
The above description is a very brief overview of the story analysis process. If you have questions or if you are interested in writing workshops for your staff or students, please feel free to contact me at My Email.
GO HERE FOR THE POWER POINT ON YOU TUBE. YOU MAY USE THE SLOS POWER POINT WITH YOUR STUDENTS TO TALK ABOUT EACH OF THE TWELVE ELEMENTS OF SLOS. SLIDES WILL ADVANCE ON THEIR OWN EVERY 3 SECONDS. USE THE PLAY/PAUSE FEATURE TO CONTROL THE SLIDES.
I'm so sorry to have missed your presentation. I went to a writer's retreat. The notes are great. See you next month, I hope!


Hyacinth is a writer and editor from India whose work has been featured in Global Post, Mic, Elan Magazine and more. She enjoys copious amounts of coffee, making to-do lists, trying new food and traveling the world. When she's not on the hunt for the latest global trends, she can be found nose deep in a book, watching a cricket game or listening to cheesy '80s music.


Joanna King leads nature therapy walks in and around Baltimore, and leads Little Wild Hearts, a parent-child exploratory nature class out of the Carrie Murray Nature Center in Leakin Park. She is the author of Color Me Chincoteague, a coloring book celebrating the people and places that make Chincoteague and Assateague Islands awesome. Joanna grew up all up and down the East Coast, and lives with her family in a farmhouse on a hill in northeast Baltimore City.
Vic King serves as chaplain at Helping Up Mission, walking alongside men seeking recovery from addiction and homelessness. Through King Haus, he helps local businesses look good and get found online. Vic grew up in Somerset County, Maryland, and has lived in Baltimore City for the past 10 years.


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Q: No entiendo como funciona esta sentencia 4.- Codificar el programa PL/SQL que solicite por pantalla un número de departamento y calcule la suma total de los salarios y comisiones de ese departamento. Después inserte la tupla correspondiente en la tabla TOTALES, previamente creada con la siguiente estructura:
deptno      number(3)
total       number(10,2)
--CREATE TABLE TOTALES(deptno number(3), total number(10,2));
DECLARE
    cursor cur1(argu1 number) is
        SELECT numde, salar, comis FROM temple WHERE numde=argu1;
    registro cur1%ROWTYPE;
    acu number(10,2):=0;
BEGIN
    OPEN cur1(&Numero_departamento);
    LOOP
        FETCH cur1 INTO registro;
        EXIT WHEN cur1%NOTFOUND;
        acu:=acu+registro.salar+nvl(registro.comis,0);
    END LOOP;
    INSERT INTO TOTALES VALUES(registro.numde, acu);
    CLOSE cur1;
END;

no entiendo que es acu, ni porque es registro.salar porque ese .

A: Creo que con la linea acu number(10,2):=0; se está declarando una variableacu que es de tipo numero con 10 digitos de los cuales 2 son decimales. Y diría que acu viene de acumulado.
La notación del . es para acceder a cierta columna/registro dentro de ese cursor. O sea, con registro.salar estoy accediendo a la columna salar del cursor registro
Esta linea acu:=acu+registro.salar+nvl(registro.comis,0); está sumando en acu, el valor de acu más el valor de la columna salar del cursor registro, más el resultado de nvl(registro.comis, 0) que imagino que representa alguna comisión. Esa función nvl lo que hace es devolver 0 si registro.comis es null. Así te aseguras de que siempre es un número y la suma funciona bien.
Al final parece estar calculando el gasto acumulado por departamento (salarios + comisiones) o algo así.

A: acu es una variable, en la que se suman los datos del loop
es algo equivalente a hacer acu+=
Vemos que dentro de acu, aparte de sumar el valor anterior también suma el valor del la columna salar del cursor registro, ademas tambien se le suma nvl(registro.comis,0); esto es otro registro/columna del cursor que con la función NVL en caso de que el valor sea null lo remplazara por un 0
Por lo que:
acu = variable
registro = cursor
salar = registro/columna de este cursor


Smooth Streaming media extensions, what is supported?
The Drive Bender Smooth Streaming contains an option to only use this feature of media files.
The following is a list of the extensions that Drive Bender defines as media.
How do I use Volume Snapshot Service (VSS) support?


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package co.cask.hydrator.plugin;

import co.cask.cdap.etl.mock.common.MockPipelineConfigurer;
import org.junit.Assert;
import org.junit.Test;

/**
 * Unit Tests for LoadDataToSnowflakeConfig.
 */
public class LoadDataToSnowflakeConfigTest {
  private static final String ACCOUNT_NAME = "account";
  private static final String USER_NAME = "user123";
  private static final String PASSWORD = "password";
  private static final String WAREHOUSE_NAME = "warehouse";
  private static final String DB_NAME = "testdb1";
  private static final String SCHEMA = "PUBLIC";
  private static final String TABLE_NAME = "test_table";
  private static final String STAGING_LOCATION = "stage123";
  private static final String DATA_SOURCE = "External Locatioon";
  private static final String PATH = "s3://caskdata/test/testfile.csv";
  private static final String FILE_FORMAT_TYPE = "CSV";
  private static final String S3_AUTHENTICATION_METHOD = "ACCESS CREDENTIALS";
  private static final String ACCESS_KEY_ID = "XXXXXXXX";
  private static final String SECRET_ACCESS_KEY = "XXXXXXXX";

  @Test
  public void testIfKeyIsNotPresent() throws Exception {
    LoadDataToSnowflake.LoadDataToSnowflakeConfig config =
      new LoadDataToSnowflake.LoadDataToSnowflakeConfig(ACCOUNT_NAME, USER_NAME, PASSWORD, WAREHOUSE_NAME, DB_NAME,
                                                        SCHEMA, TABLE_NAME, STAGING_LOCATION, DATA_SOURCE, PATH,
                                                        FILE_FORMAT_TYPE, S3_AUTHENTICATION_METHOD, "", "");
    MockPipelineConfigurer configurer = new MockPipelineConfigurer(null);
    try {
      new LoadDataToSnowflake(config).configurePipeline(configurer);
    } catch (IllegalArgumentException e) {
      Assert.assertEquals("The Access Key Id must be specified if " +
                            "authentication method is Access Credentials.", e.getMessage());
    }
  }

  @Test
  public void testIfRoleIsPresentAndPathStartWithS3a() throws Exception {
    LoadDataToSnowflake.LoadDataToSnowflakeConfig config =
      new LoadDataToSnowflake.LoadDataToSnowflakeConfig(ACCOUNT_NAME, USER_NAME, PASSWORD, WAREHOUSE_NAME, DB_NAME,
                                                        SCHEMA, TABLE_NAME, STAGING_LOCATION, DATA_SOURCE, PATH,
                                                        FILE_FORMAT_TYPE, "IAM", "", "");
    MockPipelineConfigurer configurer = new MockPipelineConfigurer(null);
    try {
      new LoadDataToSnowflake(config).configurePipeline(configurer);
    } catch (IllegalArgumentException e) {
      Assert.assertEquals("Path must start with s3a for IAM based authentication.", e.getMessage());
    }
  }
}


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California extended stay-at-home orders for the Southern California Region, which includes San Luis Obispo County, on Tuesday Dec. 29, according to an announcement from California Health and Human Services Secretary Mark Ghaly.
This extension follows Gov. Gavin Newsom's regional stay-at-home order, which began on Dec. 6 and was set to expire on Monday. However, experts projected that ICU capacity would drop below 15% in the Southern California Region in the next four weeks, causing the state to extend the order, according to a SLO County Press Release.
The stay-at-home order will remain in San Luis Obispo County until the Southern California Region's projected ICU capacity reaches or surpasses 15%. According to the county press release, state officials will be assessing the region's ICU capacity about twice a week.
Similar to previous stay-at-home orders, county residents are instructed to stay at home as much as possible under this extended order in hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19 and maintaining ICU availability.
All restaurants will continue to be prohibited from offering dine-in services and retail can continue to stay open with a 20% maximum capacity.
In addition, residents are discouraged to interact in-person with people outside of their households. Essential services and outdoor activities are still permitted to allow for both the physical and mental well-being of residents, according to the press release.
COVID-19 cases in San Luis Obispo County increased in the month of December and the number of hospitalizations grew alongside it. County health officials predict that the county's total COVID-19 cases count will reach 10,000 cases by the end of December, the press release read.
The county reported its largest number of hospitalized cases today at 59 hospitalizations, including 12 ICU cases, according to the press release.
Even as the county's cases and hospitalizations grow, SLO County's ICU capacity remains significantly higher than the rest of the Southern California Region, according to the press release.
Due to this disparity, local officials have said that the state should create a new Central Coast Region of the state to include San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, according to the county press release. If created, this new California region would omit San Luis Obispo County from the Southern California Region, improving the county's chances of re-opening.
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For consumers depending on continuous, reliable power for productivity and profit, knowing how well their standby power solutions – and their battery packs – will cope with grid power outages is of critical importance.
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Each power outage has a small but measurable impact on battery life. Therefore, understanding the roles played by these factors is key to the immediate availability of reliable standby power and the backup system's ability to cope with a lengthy blackout without dropping the load.
If certain benchmarks are not reached or maintained, the PMP automatically sets in motion actions to mitigate the risks associated with power failures – even autonomously notifying a support crew of the need to spring into action if necessary.
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Since her membership, Lion Falguni has served in various leadership and committee positions from the Club level as a Secretary, Membership Chair, Vice President, and President, to the District level as a Zone and Region Chair, CLF Coordinator, and GMT Family and Women Specialist. She has also attended many District Conventions around the world, 3 USA/Canada Leadership Forums, Charter USA / Canada Leo Leadership Forum, and 7 International Conventions (including the Centennial celebration in Chicago), all through which she has been very thankful for the amazing friendships, service, and fellowship she has gained. Lion Falguni is currently serving as the District's Director for California Lions Foundation. She is also an Associate Member of the West Coast Indian Cyber Lions Club, a first of a kind, where a club was revived and turned into a Cyber, plus a Specialty Cultural Club.
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Artists have been giving away their power for too long now.
The text by artist Daniel Buren entitled "Where are the artists?" is emblematic of this long-running discussion. Written in 2003, it is a further development of his earlier short essay "Exhibitions of an exhibition," written in 1972. In this text, Buren discusses the tendency of curators to increasingly put their own ideas at the forefront, where they take more attention than the actual artworks on display. His short text from 1972 was specifically addressed to the legendary curator Harald Szeemann and his Documenta V.
Nowadays, one could say, this kind of discussion has softened. Some curators affirm their artistic decision-making power, thus claiming not to be "neutral bodies" mediating between the artworks and the visitors/spectators. And artists increasingly call themselves curators.
But something worse has happened.
While artists and curators were arguing, the European institutions—built, rebuilt, or reopened between the sixties and the eighties, which featured the work of those artists and (independent) curators—have continued living their lives, gaining power, setting positions, and fixing rules. New managers were hired to conserve what had been built, to increase the performance of the organization to attract an ever-bigger audience, while making the position of the artist, and now also of the curator, ever more precarious.
So not only has the focus shifted away from the artists and curators towards the institutional infrastructure (despite all the criticism towards institutions), but also the increased importance of "broadening" the audience has taken over the professionals' attention.
Artists should take the risk to set up new structures: new publications, new support organizations, new art spaces, new initiatives which do not have the burden of their own history yet. This is crucial to keep the sector vibrant: through their power, small-scale initiatives can challenge large settled institutions.
At this point there is an interesting link to be made between art and populism. Populism is not only something that embeds itself into actual politics; it is also a disease affecting the art world. In many institutions the focus on popularizing the programs is so big that one wonders whether the emphasis is still on the art that is being shown, or on the mediation between the art and the audience. There has been a shift from what is being shown to how something is being communicated. Yet this communication is often bypassing or reducing what the artistic work is about and the potential experience the work of art can create.
So if we talk about populism, and if we claim to make programs which counter populism, it is enough to make one suspicious. The very fact that there is a program about "populism" fulfills the demands of populism: to tie art with social issues. Art organizations should propose their own agenda rather than following an existing one. And this agenda should be determined by artists and their projects, not by some institutional fantasies. The art's populist act should be the one of opposition: to choose based on the artists, and not for frames to be filled in, which are in most cases redundant to the artwork.
But where are the artists?
Where did their famous (yet relative) autonomy go?
Autonomy is a hugely contested notion, and I agree that no one can operate fully autonomously from any kind of (social) structure. Yet, I would argue, one can be more or less autonomous. And nowadays I would say most artists and curators are less autonomous from the structures they work in that they used to be, which is not solely their fault. It is a cause of an increased stiffening of institutional infrastructures which once were relatively flexible. Nowadays, though many maintain the image of being flexible, inherently they are not.
This is not new. It is a process that has been debated and written about extensively. Yet, I see no positive evolution away from the superficial, towards a field that embraces its potential power: a high level of intellectual and sensuous artistic propositions, built for, or around, art, for those who are willing to commit and mentally engage.
Artists should start to shift power positions. The most political act one can do is change the entire art apparatus instead of representing "political" thoughts in an artwork. In that case one must become involved within this whole apparatus. There are different ways to do this. In the first place making art (of course), but next to that developing many other skills: writing, curating, seeing each other's' work, giving feedback, communication, technical skills, financial management, production, etc.
Today, artists are by default trained to diffuse their work on the art market. Management classes, for example, prepare the students for the "unsafe" world outside of the school. But instead of using these skills to promote their own work, artists can also think about networks of solidarity and consider using their skills to help other artists.
Here are three actions to consider for artists and (independent) curators in this regard.
In July 2017, a group of artists (including myself) launched a "Charter for the stage artists." This charter, launched within the context of the Belgian performing arts scene, states that an artist who does something public (lecture, performance, workshop) for an organization which has at least one fixed employee, should be paid decently (according to the CAO Performing Arts/Music and the number of years of experience). This very simple demand only reaffirms what is already legally being agreed on, but unfortunately not followed by all organizations. By now this charter is signed by four hundred local actors, theatremakers, musicians, dramaturgs, dancers, and choreographers. This action was a "bottom-up" initiative, led by a group of artists who are not bound to any collective organization.
On the more official side, a Flemish organization oKo (overleg Kunstenorganisaties) defends interests of the Flemish art organizations of all sizes in Flanders and Brussels. One of oKo's workgroups has been trying for a year to establish their own fair practice charter for artists, yet they have failed to find a consensus among their members on how much support the artist must be given.
Sadly, this is an example of institutional sclerosis—resistence to change. It is deeply disappointing that in such a small sector working around the art, there is no way to agree on decent conditions for someone so fundamental: the artist.
Besides demanding fair common practices, such as reasonable pay, I also think artists should get more involved in the institutions which influence the arts field. It is important to raise our voices where decisions are being made. The goal should not necessarily be to become part of an existing institution—artists should take the risk to set up new structures: new publications, new support organizations, new art spaces, new initiatives which do not have the burden of their own history yet. This is crucial to keep the sector vibrant: through their power, small-scale initiatives can challenge large settled institutions.
I think these are really important words to keep repeating to ourselves while working in or for public institutions.
Love this article paired with the more recent one with the interview on populism.


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using System.Linq;
using Marten;
using Marten.Testing.Harness;
using Shouldly;
using Xunit;
using Xunit.Abstractions;

namespace DocumentDbTests.Reading.Linq.ChildCollections;

public class count_for_child_collections : OneOffConfigurationsContext
{
    private readonly ITestOutputHelper _output;

    [Fact]
    public void GivenTwoLevelsOfChildCollections_WhenCountCalled_ThenReturnsProperCount()
    {
        StoreOptions(op => op.UseDefaultSerialization(collectionStorage: CollectionStorage.AsArray));

        SetupTestData();

        theSession.Logger = new TestOutputMartenLogger(_output);

        var result = theSession
            .Query<Root>()
            .Where(r => r.ChildsLevel1.Count(c1 => c1.Name == "child-1.1") == 1)
            .ToList();

        result.ShouldHaveSingleItem();
    }

    private void SetupTestData()
    {
        var product1 = new Root
        {
            Id = Guid.NewGuid(),
            Name = "root-1",
            ChildsLevel1 = new[]{
                new ChildLevel1{
                    Id = Guid.NewGuid(),
                    Name = "child-1.1",
                    ChildsLevel2 = new [] {
                        new ChildLevel2{
                            Id = Guid.NewGuid(),
                            Name = "child-1.1.1"
                        },
                        new ChildLevel2{
                            Id = Guid.NewGuid(),
                            Name = "child-1.1.2"
                        }
                    }
                },
                new ChildLevel1{
                    Id = Guid.NewGuid(),
                    Name = "child-1.2",
                    ChildsLevel2 = new [] {
                        new ChildLevel2{
                            Id = Guid.NewGuid(),
                            Name = "child-1.2.1"
                        },
                        new ChildLevel2{
                            Id = Guid.NewGuid(),
                            Name = "child-1.2.2"
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        };

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        {
            Id = Guid.NewGuid(),
            Name = "root-2",
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                new ChildLevel1{
                    Id = Guid.NewGuid(),
                    Name = "child-2.1",
                    ChildsLevel2 = new [] {
                        new ChildLevel2{
                            Id = Guid.NewGuid(),
                            Name = "child-2.1.1"
                        },
                        new ChildLevel2{
                            Id = Guid.NewGuid(),
                            Name = "child-2.1.2"
                        }
                    }
                },
                new ChildLevel1{
                    Id = Guid.NewGuid(),
                    Name = "child-2.2",
                    ChildsLevel2 = new [] {
                        new ChildLevel2{
                            Id = Guid.NewGuid(),
                            Name = "child-2.2.1"
                        },
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                            Id = Guid.NewGuid(),
                            Name = "child-2.2.2"
                        }
                    }
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            }
        };

        theSession.Store(product1);
        theSession.Store(product2);
        theSession.SaveChanges();
    }

    public count_for_child_collections(ITestOutputHelper output)
    {
        _output = output;
    }
}


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Home » Foreign Forces » China » Berger: U.S. Should Restructure Indo-Pacific Force Posture
Berger: U.S. Should Restructure Indo-Pacific Force Posture
By: Mallory Shelbourne
September 24, 2020 10:48 AM • Updated: January 20, 2021 7:11 PM
Marines with Charlie Battery, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit on Okinawa on Sept. 12, 2020. US Navy Photo
This post has been updated to correct the previous assignment of Maj. Gen. Paul Rock. This post has also been updated to clarify that the Marine Corps has begun experimenting with a Marine Littoral Regiment formation, but has not yet formally stood up the unit.
The Marine Corps needs to spread out its forces in the Indo-Pacific region if it wants to be successful in deterring Chinese aggression in the coming decades, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger said during an appearance at the virtual Modern Day Marine conference on Wednesday.
The commandant noted that Marines mostly operate from the Korean peninsula and Japan, and have been for decades, but that the future environment requires the U.S. to change course.
"We have to spread out. We have to factor in Guam. We have to have a dispersed, distributed force laydown in the Pacific that allows us to work with all the allies and partners in the region and deter countries like [China] from asserting themselves in a manner that tries to rewrite all of the global sort of norms that's been well-established for 50, 60, 70 years and which has led to all the economic growth in the Indo-Pacific," Berger said. "So our posture must change, both the Marine Corps' and I think the joint force as well."
Berger's call for change echoes his Commandant's Planning Guidance, a strategic document unveiled in the summer of 2019 that stressed the need for naval integration between the Navy and Marine Corps and argued the Corps needs to retool for a future fight with China. Berger posited that the Marine Corps should shed legacy equipment to become lighter, so forces can move between expeditionary bases in the Indo-Pacific that are within the range of Chinese missiles.
The commandant's vision, which echoed the Defense Department's National Defense Strategy in emphasizing a concentration on the Indo-Pacific region during a time of great power competition, described III Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Okinawa, Japan, as the Corps' "main focus-of-effort."
For the last year, since Berger published the CPG, both Navy and Marine Corps officials have reiterated the commandant's push for naval integration.
Speaking at a separate Modern Day Marine panel on Wednesday, Maj. Gen. Paul Rock, the Marine Corps' director of strategy and plans, said III MEF and U.S. 7th Fleet recently each developed their own new warfighting concepts and then merged them together.
"We are very much beginning to explore how III MEF can enable a maritime campaign partnered with 7th Fleet, you know, enable the things that 7th Fleet wants to do," Rock told reporters in a call following his panel. "For instance, as the stand-in force, be able to create access opportunities, to have sea control or execute sea denial operations, joined with what 7th Fleet's doing."
Working with 7th Fleet and the joint force, III MEF has wargamed the new concept, Rock said. While he declined to provide details about the warfighting concept, Rock said the goal is to execute the Navy's distributed maritime operations concept.
Rock was not sure if the joint operating concept had been signed but said it's "close" and noted the work started after last summer's release of Berger's CPG.
U.S. Marines with Bravo Company, 2d Assault Amphibious Battalion, 2d Marine Division approach the USS Wasp (LHD-1) in assault amphibious vehicles off of Onslow Beach during a three-day ship-to-shore exercise on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on June 27, 2020. US Navy Photo
"The effort to generate that started last year basically in the wake of the release of the Commandant's Planning Guidance," Rock told reporters. "And it is very much informed by the direction of the CPG, and then it is … the practical, operational, tactical employment of Distributed Maritime Operations."
Rock, who previously served as the deputy commanding general of III MEF and the commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, said the integration between III MEF and 7th Fleet will extend to the staffs of the two organizations. He noted the CPG directs the Marine Corps to determine how III MEF can best team with 7th Fleet to conduct maritime operations.
"We're integrating major functions such as 7th Fleet's maritime [operations] center with III MEF's Force [Fires and] Effects Coordination Center – working on fires, for instance. You know, how are we doing joint, naval fires," he said.
Asked what a squad leader returning to Okinawa for the first time since III MEF began employing the new operating concept might encounter, Rock said a Marine could come across the Marine Littoral Regiment, a new unit the Marines are experimenting with in the Pacific ahead of a formal standup.
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Gerth, an assault amphibious vehicle crew chief with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, sits in the turret of an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle during Exercise Iron Fist 2020 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 19. Exercise Iron Fist provides realistic, relevant training necessary for effective combined military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Britany Rowlett)
"Dependent on where you come along in the spectrum, you may see the Marine Littoral Regiment in action," Rock said in the media call. "If you're an infantryman, you may be deploying to a [Unit Deployment Program] to the Pacific to support an MLR, or one of the components of the MLR – whether it's the logistics battalion or the anti-air battalion."
The increased focus on naval integration between the Navy and Marine Corps has expanded from operating concepts and into the services' acquisition pursuits, USNI News previously reported. For example, the Navy and Marine Corps for the first time last year launched an integrated effort to assess the fleet's force structure, or makeup of battleforce ships, an initiative that helps inform what vessels the Navy purchases.
While I MEF and U.S. 3rd Fleet are embarking on a similar endeavor with a joint warfighting concept, Rock said the push for integration between the MEFs and their corresponding fleets is not solely for the Indo-Pacific region.
"The imperative to have a more integrated naval force is not restricted just to the Pacific. It's not restricted just to Pacific-oriented MEFs," he said. "I know from personal observation and communication that II MEF, [Marine Corps Forces Command], [Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa], they are all focused on increasing their level of naval integration and exercising to that."
Article Keywords: III MEF, Lt. Gen. David Berger, Maj. Gen. Paul Rock, okinawa, U.S. 7th Fleet
Categories: China, Foreign Forces, News & Analysis, Surface Forces, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy
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Mallory Shelbourne is a reporter for USNI News. She previously covered the Navy for Inside Defense and reported on politics for The Hill.
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