"Mount up and ride," encourages Bishop Area color spotter Gigi de Jong who describes the Lower Rock Creek Trail (at the top of Round Valley, north of Bishop – First Report) as the gold standard for mountain biking in the Eastern Sierra.
"This trail earns 'gold' for its superior ride, and fall is its 'golden season' due to mild days and the trail's splendid color," she explains.
Bishop Creek Canyon is now done peaking. Though the lowest sections of the canyon remain at peak, none of them compare to the spectacular scenes witnessed for the past three weeks, higher up. Now, the show in Inyo County is dropping to the lower canyons and valleys.
Other Owen's Valley developing areas include Buckley Ponds, Rawson Ponds and canals where landmark cottonwoods grow along their edges, adorned with yellow crowns.
Pine Creek Canyon – Near Peak (50-75%) GO NOW!
Big Pine Creek – Near Peak (50-75%) GO NOW!
Mt. Whitney Portal – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
South Lake – Past Peak, YOU MISSED IT!
Weir Pond – Past Peak, YOU MISSED IT!
Parcher's Resort – Past Peak, YOU MISSED IT!
Willow Camp – Past Peak, YOU MISSED IT!
Surveyor's Meadow – Past Peak, YOU MISSED IT!
Table Mountain Group Camp – Past Peak, YOU MISSED IT!
Stiny Loop/Mt Glen Camp – Past Peak, YOU MISSED IT!
Mist Falls – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
Four Jeffrey Camp – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
Sabrina Lake – Past Peak, YOU MISSED IT!
Sabrina Approach – Past Peak, YOU MISSED IT!
Sabrina Campground – Past Peak, YOU MISSED IT!
Groves Above Cardinal Village – Past Peak, YOU MISSED IT!
Aspendell – Peak to Past Peak – GO NOW, YOU ALMOST MISSED IT!
Intake II – – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
Big Trees Camp – Near Peak (50-75%) GO NOW!
North Lake – Past Peak, YOU MISSED IT!
North Lake Rd. – – Past Peak, YOU MISSED IT!
Elliot McGucken has captured some of the most compelling images we've seen of Bishop Creek Canyon.
He was there on Friday and returned by way of Sonora Pass on Saturday, sending this selection of his favorites from that trip.
The intense color seen in these shots is no longer seen at the same locations. Though, there are still many great images to be captured in the canyon for another week to two weeks, at descending elevations.
Bishop Creek Canyon – Past Peak (9,000'+) YOU MISSED IT.
Bishop Creek Canyon – Peak (8,500 – 9,000′) GO NOW!
Bishop Creek Canyon – Near Peak (below 8,500′) GO NOW!
Sonora Pass – Past Peak (above 9,000′) YOU MISSED IT!
Sonora Pass – Peak (below 9,000′) GO NOW!
There's one sure way to catch attention in Bishop Creek Canyon. Cast a fly rod at the east end of North Lake. That's where photographers stand to get the classic shot of North Lake at peak.
Earlier this week, Phillip Reedy stood "shoulder to shoulder" with about 30 other photographers there, waiting for the right shot.
Then, because he photographs a lot of cover shots for fly fishing magazines and is always looking for good backgrounds, he put on waders, picked up a fly rod and began fishing. Soon, the other photographers there wanted to take pictures of him posing in his fly gear as he fished.
Also, one of the fishing shots he took might eventually be purchased for use on the cover of an outdoor magazine.
Phil's humorous story leads me to suggest that fall color photography can be revenue producing, in addition to being an entertaining avocation.
Be prepared for rejection. Magazine editors choose images to illustrate a story that's already been written (the cover story), to relate to the month of issue or season and to reflect events, trends and topics of interest to readers. Even the best photographs get turned down, when they lack relevance to the magazine and its readers.
North Lake (9,225′) – Peak to Past Peak – GO NOW as YOU ALMOST MISSED IT!
North Lake finally caught up with Lake Sabrina and South Lake, rushing from Patchy to Peak in a few days. Then, clouds, rain, snow, refreshing clear autumn air and rainbows filled the skies over Inyo County.
What they saw, she described, were "soft clouds" sweeping across the sky "as the cumulus built in the late afternoon heat, then dissipated as the cool winds scattered them about.
"As the shadows played over the landscape, the colors seem to change from within. Sunlight brightened the yellows and shade deepened the oranges and reds.
Every vista had something magical about it," Gigi said, causing observers to see things they hadn't noticed before, like an old log cabin opposite Weir Pond and lovers as in love with the scene as they were with each other.
So many images arrived, that it'll take days to post a representative selection, here. We'll do our best, but there are many repeats and we like to show variety. In the meantime, we're over the top over what we received.
As for the outlook, color has almost peaked at the highest elevations, but there's still great color to be seen up Bishop Creek Canyon for another two weeks. Presently, the color is peaking under 9,000′, and the storm just made it better.
South Lake (9,768′) – Peak to Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW or YOU ALMOST MISSED IT!
Wier Pond (9,650′) – Peak to Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW or YOU ALMOST MISSED IT!
Parcher's Resort (9,260′) – Peak to Past Peak (75-100%) GO NOW or YOU ALMOST MISSED IT!
Willow Campground (9,000′) – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
Surveyor's Meadow (8,975′) – Near Peak (50-75%) GO NOW!
Lake Sabrina (9,150′)- Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
Sabrina Approach (9,100′) – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
Sabrina Campground (9,000′) – Near Peak (50-75%) GO NOW!
Groves Above Cardinal Village (8,550′)- Near Peak (50-75%) GO NOW!
Aspendell (8,400′) — Near Peak (50-75%) GO NOW!
Intake II (8,000′) – Near Peak (50-75%) GO NOW!
North Lake (9,225′) – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
North Lake Rd (9,000′) – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
Time to hit the trail to Bishop Creek. GO NOW!
Reports filtering in from Bishop Creek Canyon (west of Bishop, CA) are confirming peak color at the highest elevations. The upper regions of the S. Fork and M. Fork are peaking. Only the North Fork of Bishop Creek (North Lake) has been lagging, and that could change any day within the coming week.
Bishop Creek Canyon – Peak (75-100%) at South Lake, Parchers and Lake Sabrina GO NOW!
Bishop color spotter Gigi de Jong has committed to submitting weekly reports from her color-rich area, this autumn. Her reports will be supplemented with observations from visiting and resident color spotters and photographers.
She was treated to seeing "high wispy cirrus clouds," the kind that "indicate the approach of wintery weather patterns" and that reflect pink, orange and lavender sunset light. Oh, to be there!
Matthew "Mizzy" Pacheco, a CaliforniaFallColor.com reader for the past decade (yes, we're in our tenth season) estimated Lake Sabrina would peak this week, but that "amazing color" would likely last a bit longer, as there was lots of green still to develop.
He also wrote that the ground cover at North Lake "was amazing … best I've seen it. But the main groves on the lake level are just starting. Mostly green," including the large aspen grove seen on the way up. North Lake Road's famous "leaf tunnel" is only 10 percent there, "though the trees near the 2nd parking pull of just before the tunnel looked amazing." Beyond that, the groves appear green.
The Groves between Cardinal Village and North lake were beginning to look "kinda magic," though Pacheco estimates they'll need another week before darker yellows and oranges appear.
Color spotter Mark Harding did what few others have done in the past two weeks. He submitted pictures of North Lake. Others probably thought it was worthless to submit photos of North Lake, because it is Patchy. However, Mark's photograph shows that the aspen gully stretching up 1,000′ from the lake is at Peak. When the Patchy aspen below it peak, they'll do so quickly and a shot like Elliot McGucken captured (see our scrolling masthead) will be possible at sunset with high clouds.
Note: Tomorrow evening (9/27), at last report, the sky is predicted to be partly cloudy in the Eastern Sierra. Such forecasts are seen in the weather bar on the right of this page. Caution, they do change. Partly cloudy skies provide ideal conditions for sunset photography. Sunset will be at 6:53 p.m. Presently, days are hovering in the 70s with nights in the 30s with colder nights approaching, providing a perfect setup for spectacular color within the next two weeks up Bishop Creek Canyon. Right now, you cannot go wrong heading there and it will be even better next week.
Color here is provided mostly by "sunshine-yellow rabbitbrush that is in full bloom. The road (leading from the Round Valley north of Bishop) is lined with thick bushes of brilliant yellow flowers." Gigi felt almost as if driving Pine Creek Canyon Midafternoon in Pine Creek Canyon is still warm and green. The sky is deep blue above the towering walls of the canyon. The sound of the burbling creek flowing below is quiet and soothing. A few cottonwood trees are showing their changing colors, but it the sunshine-yellow rabbitbrush that is in full fall bloom. The road is lined with thick bushes of brilliant yellow flowers. Driving up toward this head of this impressive glacial canyon makes one feel almost triumphant with a fall color guard lining the street.
Lower Rock Creek Canyon (north of Bishop in the Round Valley) is still green, but fall color isn't the reason to visit, right now. Mountain Biking is the reason. As, the Lower Rock Creek trail is the gold standard for mountain biking in the Eastern Sierra. It earns gold for its superior ride. And, once the color turns and also because fall is the golden season in this beautiful narrow canyon. If you go, pack a light camera for the up close and intense experience of sweeping through an arbor of leaves (best when they turn). A winding mountain road runs alongside this creek and trail, which also serves as an auto and motorcycle touring route. Stay tuned for updates on when the fall color is best here.
South Lake (9,768′) – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
Wier Pond (9,650′) – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
Parcher's Resort (9,260′) – Near Peak (50-75%) GO NOW!
Willow Campground (9,000′) – Near Peak (50-75%) GO NOW!
Groves Above Cardinal Village (8,550′) – Patchy (10-50%) – At the high end of Patchy, likely to peak within a week.
Color spotter Alena Nicholas planned a trip to Bishop Creek Canyon on the day of the autumnal equinox, texting these mobile phone shots of color from Lake Sabrina, Weir Pond and the upper S. Fork where fall color is Near Peak.
Lake Sabrina is demonstrating the family nature of aspen with some stands still green and lime-colored, while others are at full peak in glorious tones of red, orange and yellow. Float fishermen drift across the lake's wind-brushed surface.
That means Bishop Creek "should remain a great color destination for at least the coming week or two as color works its way down," Clayton concluded.
He also visited Upper Rock Creek and the trails to Hilton Creek and the Little Lakes Valley, to declare them at full peak and absolutely stunning.
Change happens quickly in the Eastern Sierra and that's happened within half a week at the highest elevations of these two canyons.
Within a few days, Upper Rock Creek has evolved from Patchy to Peak. While the two areas should continue to improve, you've got two weeks at most to see the high areas of these two canyons at peak.
Lake Sabrina is a day or two from being at Peak, and Rock Creek Lake is already there. If these two areas are on your must see at peak list, GO NOW!
Bishop Creek Canyon – Near Peak (50-75%) GO NOW!
Rock Creek Lake, Hilton Creek and Little Lakes Valley Trail – Peak (75-100%) GO NOW!
It's taken a while for fall color to develop on the Eastside, but signs are that it's getting hotter, as seen in Ryan Prawiradjaja's shot of aspen near Cardinal Village (Bishop Creek Canyon, Inyo County).
Carol Novacek hiked around Convict lake in Mono County on Saturday and found it not as far along as it was last year, though the difference in change in her photos indicate's it's getting close to peaking, since I was there on Wednesday.
At the time, only about 25% of the trees at the far end of the lake, below Mt. Morrison, had changed. In the three days since, more than half have turned yellow.
Color spotter Herb Hwang hiked beside Convict Lake to find the aspen 50/50 in lime and yellow. While, Dave Olden found the same, but noticed the lack of oranges and reds.
Convict Lake (7,850′) – Patchy to Near Peak (10-75%) – GO NOW!
Lundy Canyon (7,858′) – Near Peak (50-75%) – GO NOW!
Erick Castellon visited McGee Creek to return with these spectacular shots of peak color along the creek. The peak color starts above the trailhead parking lot. Down canyon, Near Peak and Patchy conditions exist, meaning that the show will continue for another two weeks at McGee (conditions permitting).
McGee Creek (8,600′) – Near Peak – GO NOW!
Upper Rock Creek (9,000′ to 10,300′) – Peak GO NOW! – Similar to what is happening elsewhere, there's a varied mix of color in the groves, though Upper Rock Creek is a consistent Peak (75%-100%). The area around Rock Creek Lake is especially stunning right now, and a short hike on the Hilton Lakes Trail provides a great introduction to the beautiful color–with Bear Creek Spire and surrounding peaks serving as an awe-inspiring backdrop.
June Lake Loop (7,654′) – Near Peak GO NOW! – There is a lot more variation here than the aforementioned locations–some groves are still sporting lots of green, while others are brimming with yellow and orange glow. As such, Clayton rates the Loop in its entirety as "Near Peak" (50%-75%), but some groves are already Peak (75%-100%). For instance, the grove along the north shore of Silver Lake has peaked, but the aspen lining the south side of June Lake are Near Peak with probably a week to go before Peak.
Sonora Pass (9,623′) – Near Peak to Peak (50-100%) GO NOW! – Sonora Pass (CA-108) is peaking reports Robert Cherenson. He traveled CA-108 finding peak color just west of the pass, two miles east of the pass, at the Leavitt Meadows Pack Station and the U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, near US 395. Spotty salmon-colored and yellow aspen grow along the West Walker River to the town of Walker on US 395.
North Lake (9,225′) – Near Peak to Peak (50-100%) – North Lake is the problem child of Bishop Creek Canyon. Some color spotters love it, while others say it is done… put a fork in it. As Xin Wang's sunset photograph of North Lake shows, there are still many green aspen on the hillside above where the aspen are at peak. Though also in the photograph, some stands are now Past Peak. While, along the North Lake Road, it has been peaking, as seen in Peter Robbins' shot (thumbnail below – click on thumbnail images to enlarge).
This doesn't seem to be the autumn to be investing in gold, at least up Bishop Creek. As, that commodity – among the aspen – is in short supply.
A call to Jared Smith at Parcher's Resort this morning was disheartening, at least for the moment. He reported that the snow that fell last week knocked newly turned leaves from the aspen. And, he was "not impressed" by what is left, for now.
If you've missed Jared's reports, its because he hasn't been able to take pictures, as the battery charger for his Nikon D7000 is missing. So, travel writer/photographer Lee Foster and I will be traveling there on Monday to bring him one and see what we can capture in all the canyons from Bishop north to Mammoth Lakes.
If you'd planned to photograph or visit Bishop Creek Canyon this weekend, don't put it off. There still will be beautiful color, but probably not up to "Ohmigosh, I can't believe this is happening" expectations.
The best areas of fall color in Bishop Creek Canyon, presently, are: Lake Sabrina (high above the lake) and at Groves Above Cardinal Village (Near Peak). Most of the upper areas are patchy with muted orange and gold tones. Peak color can also be found near Mono Lake at Sagehen Meadows (use the California Fall Color Map at right for directions).
Though, do not let this limited selection discourage you from traveling. Fall color has progressed in Bishop Creek Canyon from patchy to full peak within a few days. Right now is when it has peaked in recent years, and at least two areas of the canyon are Near Peak, so GO NOW!
So, despite the disappointing reports, I'm not putting off my trip. I'm a Californian and we don't get discouraged if we don't find gold the first time we put a pan in the water. We just keep panning, as we know it's there to be found.
Table Mountain Camp (8,900')- Patchy (10 – 50%) – Table Mountain and Surveyor's Meadow seem to have the best color along South Lake Road, for the moment.
Lake Sabrina (9150ft) – Patchy (10 – 50%) to Peak (75-100%) –Peak color is seen high above Lake Sabrina in groves of aspen growing near 10,000'. However, it has not yet descended to lake level. GO NOW!
Groves above Cardinal Village (8,550') – Near Peak (50-75%) – The stunted and weathered aspen here are normally notoriously early, but not this year. Presently, they are a deep orange color and should peak in the coming week. GO NOW!
Autumn begins throughout California at 1:02 p.m.
That's when the autumnal equinox occurs, starting a new astronomical season. At that moment, the sun's rays are almost equally divided between the northern and southern hemisphere.
Thereafter and continuing to the winter solstice on Dec. 21, days get shorter and colder, as the amount of sunlight reaching the northern hemisphere declines.
Less light results in less chlorophyll being produced in deciduous plants. As the green chlorophyl subsides underlying brown, red, orange and yellow colors are seen. Colder temperatures also intensify red, orange and yellow colors. Though, eventually, the leaves weaken and fall.
Autumn is the only season with two names: Autumn and Fall. It gets the latter from those falling leaves.
Many believe California's best weather occurs in autumn. Days remain clement, but nights are cooler. There's a crispness in the air, but also a soothing envelopment that almost feels as if you're being embraced by the season.
Why is it that there is such celebration when pumpkin-spiced lattes return to cafe menus in autumn? Is it their taste, or the recollections of this gathering season that they inspire?
Autumn is the season of harvest, reunion, tailgating, wine making, costume parties, sweaters and thanksgiving. Though it would not be what it is, without Fall.
Snow usually only damages the change of color on leaves that have turned color or have nearly turned color. Leaves that are vibrant and still producing chlorophyl shake off a little snow with no effect on the color. However, were the same to occur at an elevation that was near peak to peak, leaves in the process of turning would either be spotted or blown from their branches.
Will Ridgeway took these photographs near Rock Creek Pack Station yesterday morning.
He writes that "The snow on green Aspen leaves makes it look like we're going straight from Summer to Winter, though that's temporary.
"That said, there was a good amount of colour above Lake Sabrina this morning, roughly equal parts green, yellow and orange depending on the location of each grove." he describes.
Lake Sabrina – Near Peak (75-100%) – Will Ridgeway rates the upper groves high above Sabrina Lake near 10,000′ in elevation as nearing peak. GO NOW!
Sagehen Meadow, Mono County – Patchy (10-50%) – Color spotter Bruce Wendler found "the first fire of autumn" lighting the hills around Sagehen Meadow, south of Mono Lake. Frigid temperatures are stimulating vibrant color change in high areas of Mono County.
Los Angeles – Just Starting (0-10%) – Often what appears to be autumnal change is not exactly the same thing. Del Hossain saw this blooming tree in downtown Los Angeles yesterday and had the presence of mind to photograph it and ask if it might be fall color.
This is one of the myriad of non-native (or exotic) trees that have been planted in our urban forests. It has a flower or seed pod (similar to a Bougainvillea bloom) that Del described as "a splash of pinks, reds,or orangish".
What is most important is that Del turned a break while working in the heart of Los Angeles (Downtown Magnets High School – Go Suns!) into an inspirational fall color sojourn. Fall color creds to anyone who can identify the tree, and to Del for sharing.


While all find the love around, Beck and Liam proclaim themselves singles. They decide to make exclusively friendly trip where, without realizing that, rush to the same relations from which they wanted to escape. Whether something will turn out at them, or heroes and will remain singles?


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The Battle of Sylhet ( Silet-er Juddho) was a major battle fought between the advancing Mitro Bahini and the Pakistani defences at Sylhet during the Bangladesh Liberation War. The battle took place 7 December and 15 December and was the Indian Army's first heliborne operation. It was a succession of the Battle of Gazipur in Kulaura.

On the first landing in the outskirts of Sylhet, they met 31 Punjab, which promptly ran away, sporting the fear of the Gurkha Khukri from Atgram. Then they took off for Sylhet, and were met by heavy fire on landing. They forced the Gurkhas into a pocket, which they were unable to breach. Evacuations by Mi-4s continued all night, and an Alouette provided fire support.

But, by then, BBC sent out news that India had landed a 'Brigade', which incited fear in the enemy Garrison, whereas only a battalion was landed in Sylhet. This forced the Gorkhas to impersonate a Brigade. The continuing evacs at night convinced the enemy that the Gurkhas were being constantly reinforced.

Then, on December 16th, the whole enemy garrison of 8000 men surrendered to Brigade Commander 'Bunty' Quinn.

See also
 Timeline of the Bangladesh Liberation War
 Military plans of the Bangladesh Liberation War
 Mitro Bahini order of battle
 Pakistan Army order of battle, December 1971
 Evolution of Pakistan Eastern Command plan
 1971 Bangladesh genocide
 Operation Searchlight
 Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts
 Meghna Heli Bridge

References

Battles of the Bangladesh Liberation War
Battles of Indo-Pakistani wars
1971 in India
December 1971 events in Asia
History of Sylhet

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HomeAbout UsKso NewsKSO Proudly Presents 2016-17 Season - Make Waves
KSO Proudly Presents 2016-17 Season - Make Waves
The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra proudly presents its
MAKE WAVES
96 years of artistry and entertainment
Kalamazoo, MI February 19, 2016 – The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce its 2016-17 season. From the programming to the artistry, each performance, composition, and note promises to be better than the last as the KSO "Makes Waves" in Kalamazoo this season!
In this ninety-sixth season, the KSO's Symphonic Series boasts a superior lineup of virtuosic guest artists, including internationally-renowned pianist Yefim Bronfman, as he returns to Kalamazoo after his memorable Gilmore Keyboard Festival performance and Stilian Kerov, who will lead the orchestra and guest violinist Liza Ferschtman in a program featuring Barber & Bartók. Special appearances by harpist, Emmanuel Ceysson, and legendary organist, Cameron Carpenter, will add variety and "make waves" in our traditional symphonic programming. Music Director Raymond Harvey has chosen to perform Mahler's Sixth Symphony and will close the season with the ever-popular opera,Don Giovanni, which has not been performed by the Kalamazoo Symphony in 36 years.
The KSO has combined its Pops! and Special Event programming this season to offer more subscription benefits to symphony subscribers. The KSO's new 2016-17 Special Events Series! will celebrate the accomplishments of some of music's greats including Ray Charles protégé, Ellis Hall, in a Ray Charles & Motown tribute, as well as a special evening dedicated to one of Broadway's legendary artists – Marvin Hamlisch. The KSO is proud to continue their longstanding holiday tradition with another world renowned vocalist this Christmas - opera star, Angel Blue.
This season includes three concerts geared toward family. The KSO Family Discovery Series is proud to announce the production of a KSO original, The Night Before Christmas, as well as Mozart's Magnificent Voyage, which will be produced in partnership with Classical Kids LIVE!, with whom they successfully partnered for the 2015-16 Family Discovery Series. Year two of their exclusive Disney partnership features a family favorite, Disney and Pixar's Ratatouille in Concert! Under the baton of Maestro Raymond Harvey, the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra will play Michael Giacchino's score while the full length movie plays on the big screen. Ticket prices for all family programming have been reduced this season and can be found on the Kalamazoo Symphony's website.
Catering to a smaller more intimate audience are the KSO's Classics Uncorked, Classics On Tap and The World Of series. These series feature smaller orchestral ensembles and a more casual atmosphere. Classics Uncorked and On Tap feature select KSO Artists In Residence and deliver a more casual and social musical event. The World Of series is one of Maestro Harvey's favorites as he takes to narrating and exploring the lives and influences of some of history's most significant composers. This year the focus is on Gioachino Rossini and Bedrich Smetana.
"I am extremely thrilled about the outline of our 2016-2017 season," said Peter H. Gistelinck, President & CEO of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. "Not only were we able to attract extremely high level soloists and guest conductors, many new to Kalamazoo, but we've also been able to create a significant buzz for our orchestra through creative programming for all of our audiences. It's all about Making Waves!"
Maestro Raymond Harvey adds, "What a season! The KSO is sure to make waves with Mendelssohn's Scottish Symphony, Saint-Saens' Organ Symphony, and Mahler's dramatic Symphony No. 6. You will experience cutting-edge artists: organist Cameron Carpenter and harpist Emmanuel Ceysson, and one of the great pianists of our time Yefim Bronfman. And for those of you who are visually oriented, Disney's animated film "Ratatouille" will be matched by Mozart's masterful opera "Don Giovanni." There's so much more on our season. You'll just have to be there to hear for yourself."
Current subscribers will receive their personalized renewal packets in the mail or can renew their subscriptions now by calling the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra office at(269) 349-7759. Subscriptions for first time subscribers are available for up to 30% off and can be purchased through the KSO office or online. Single tickets will go on sale August 22, 2016.
Please visit the brand new kalamazoosymphony.com for more information.
ABOUT THIS SEASON'S PERFORMANCES
Symphonic Series
Bronfman Plays Tchaikovsky 2
Friday, September 16, 2016 | 8pm
Raymond Harvey, Conductor
Yefim Bronfman, Piano
Internationally renowned pianist Yefim Bronfman returns to Kalamazoo after his performance with The Gilmore Keyboard Festival to perform Tchaikovsky's 2nd Piano Concerto. Bronfman is recognized as one of today's most acclaimed and admired pianists.
Hindemith Mathis der Maler Symphony
Schelle from Spirits (1993)
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major
Barber and Bartók
Saturday, October 29, 2016 | 8pm
Liza Ferschtman, Violin
2006 recipient of the Dutch Music Prize, Violinist Liza Ferschtman performs Barber's violin concerto under the baton of Stilian Kirov, Music Director of the Bakersfield Symphony & Symphony in C.
Grieg Holberg Suite, Op. 40 "From Holberg's Time"
Barber Violin Concerto, Op. 14
Bartók Concerto for Orchestra
Emmanuel Ceysson
Friday, November 18, 2016 | 8pm
Chenery Auditorium
Emmanuel Ceysson, Harp
Newly appointed Principal Harp of the Metropolitan Opera, and former principal of Paris Opera, Emmanuel Ceysson brings us Glière's beautiful Harp Concerto while the second half of the program features Mendelssohn's 3rd Symphony, the "Scottish".
Corigliano Voyage (1976)
Glière Concerto for Harp in E-Flat Major
Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 in A minor "Scottish"
Friday, February 3, 2017 | 8pm
Music Director Raymond Harvey conducts the unprecedented 6th Symphony of Mahler. The "Tragic Symphony" requires a vast orchestra, drawing on the power of extra winds, brass, percussion and the hammer of fate.
Mahler Symphony No. 6 in A minor "Tragic"
Cameron Carpenter
featuring The International Touring Organ
Saturday, April 1, 2017 | 8 pm
Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
Cameron Carpenter, Organ
The flashy, eccentric and world renowned organist, Cameron Carpenter, will perform the Poulenc Organ Concerto & the Saint-Saens "Organ Symphony" on an instrument of his own design; "The International Touring Organ." Nir Kabaretti of the Santa Barbara Symphony joins us as guest conductor.
Leshnoff Starburst (2010)
Poulenc Organ Concerto in G minor
Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3 in C minor "Organ Symphony"
Friday, May 26, 2017 | 8pm
Soloists, TBA
Maestro Harvey brings an international cast of opera singers for Mozart's Don Giovanni. This long-awaited favorite will be brought to you in a semi-staged production. The last performance of Don Giovanni with the KSO was in 1980.
Mozart Don Giovanni (semi-staged)
KSO Special Event Series!
Ray Charles, Motown & Beyond!
Saturday, November 5, 2016 | 8pm
Ellis Hall, Vocals & Organ
Ellis Hall, Ray Charles' only formal protégé, joins us for an unforgettable evening of Ray Charles' classics, Motown classics, and more. Hear and meet the living legacy of "The Genius of Soul," singing and playing the Hammond Organ.
Program to be announced from stage
Sounds of the Season – Christmas with Angel Blue
Saturday, December 3, 2016 | 8pm
Angel Blue, Soprano
Angel Blue, laureate of Placido Domingo's international Operalia competition, lights up the holiday stage for our annual Sounds of the Season concert. Join us for this annual holiday tradition. Even Santa Claus will be here!
Play it again Marvin! A Marvin Hamlisch Celebration
Friday, April 28, 2017 | 8pm
J. Ernest Green, Conductor
Sylvia McNair, Vocals
Judy Harrison, Vocals
Bryce Pinkham, Vocals
Kevin Cole, Piano & Host
Terre Blair-Hamlisch, Special Guest
The life and legacy of Broadway's legendary composer, pianist, conductor, arranger and orchestrator, Marvin Hamlisch, is celebrated in this multimedia concert. Experience Marvin Hamlisch in the company of J. Ernest Green conductor, Kevin Cole pianist/host, his closest musician friends, and his spouse, Terre Blair-Hamlisch.
The World Of
You won't need your passport for this around the world adventure, just a ticket! Every season Maestro Raymond Harvey explores the lives, influences and inspirations surrounding two of history's most influential composers. Join us this season as we take an exciting adventure through "The World of" Italian composer Gioachino Rossini and Czech composer Bedrich Smetana.
The World Of Rossini
Sunday, October 9, 2016 | 3pm
Dalton Recital Hall, WMU
Georgiy Borisov, Clarinet
Nicole Woodward, Mezzo-soprano
Overture to Il signor Bruschino
Overture to La gazza ladra
Variations for Clarinet and Orchestra in Bb Major
String Sonata No. 2 in A Major
"Cruda sorte" from L'Italiana in Algeri
"Una voce poco fa" from Il barbiere di Siviglia
Overture to William Tell
The World Of Smetana
Sunday, January 15, 2017 | 3pm
Burdick-Thorne String Quartet
Smetana
Overture to The Bartered Bride
Three Dances from The Bartered Bride
String Quartet No. 2, in D minor (excerpt)
My Fatherland (Má Vlast)
KSO @ The Movies
Disney and Pixar Ratatouille in Concert
Saturday, March 11, 2017 | 3pm Matinee
For the first time ever, Disney and Pixar release their Academy Award winning film, RATATOUILLE in high-definition on the big screen while the beloved score, by composer Michael Giacchino, is performed live by the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra.
Tickets available as subscription add on for $10 per ticket.
Classics Uncorked
Enjoy an evening of chamber favorites while exploring exquisite national and international wines as brought to you by the KSO sommelier, Ronald Merlino. Merlino will host a Wine Prelude and tasting at 7pm, prior to the concert. KIA galleries will open at 6:30pm for ticket holders. Decadent desserts and coffee will conclude the evening's program.
Classics Uncorked, Winter Evening
Friday, January 27, 2017 | 8pm
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Featuring music by Smetana, Ireland and others. Hosted by Daniel Brier, Assistant Conductor. Featuring KSO Artists in Residence.
Classics Uncorked, Spring Evening
Featuring compositions by Piazzolla, Shostakovich and more. Raymond Harvey, Piano. Featuring KSO Artists in Residence.
Classics On Tap
Same classics repertoire, different location and libation! Back by popular demand, we will perform a second night of the classics chamber program at Bell's Eccentric Café. Enjoy music in the café atmosphere with a private bar, Bell's snacks, and original brews. Cheers!
Classics On Tap, Winter Evening
Saturday, January 28, 2017| 8pm
Bell's Eccentric Café
Classics On Tap – Spring Evening
Saturday, April 15, 2017 | 8pm
Family Discovery
This series offers a delightfully entertaining introduction to music for children ages 4 and up. These programs feature symphonic music, dance and interactive drama for a lively and educational family experience. Each concert lasts about one hour. Arrive early for the pre-concert activities such as the Instrument Petting Zoo and Meet the Conductor! A new price of only $5 per ticket makes this an affordable, educational, and musical outing for families of all ages!
Sunday, December 18, 2016 | 3 pm
Pre-concert activities begin at 2pm
Daniel Brier, conductor
We are proud to present this KSO original production featuring original music by Daniel Capelletti, dramatic adaptation by Adam Pasen and staging by Ben Zylman. Join us as we bring this timeless tale to life which has passed from generation to generation for more than 190 years.
Mozart's Magnificent Voyage
Sunday, February 19, 2017 | 3 pm
Actors to be determined
A young boy and a magic traveling trunk set the stage for this mesmerizing concert experience. Witness the extraordinary life of Mozart through the eyes of his young son. Young Karl travels back in time to Mozart's childhood where they share adventure, understanding, and discover the common bonds they share.
Visit www.kalamazoosymphony.com for up-to-date information, details and schedules. Prices, artists, dates, time and program are subject to change without notice.
The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra receives major support from the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra also receives generous support from other local, state and national foundations, as well as private and corporate support. For more information, visitwww.kalamazoosymphony.com.
About the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1921, the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra is Southwest Michigan's premier musical organization, providing musical enrichment to over 80,000 adults and youth per year. The third-largest professional orchestra in the state, the KSO has won numerous awards and grants, including the Met Life Award for Arts Access in Underserved Communities, the National Endowment for the Arts for its extensive education programs, and a major Ford Foundation grant to found its innovative Artist-in-Residence program.
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Big-data and security innovators were among the startups that hauled in funding rounds in June.
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FTC Files Complaint Against DirecTV for Inadequately Disclosing Terms of Customer Contracts
On March 11th, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint against DirecTV for violations of Section 4 of the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act (ROSCA)(15 U.S.C. § 8401 et seq.) and Section 5(a) of the FTC Act (15 U.S.C. § 45(a)) alleging that DirecTV failed to adequately disclose the terms of various elements of its subscription program. That the FTC is bringing a complaint targeting the adequacy of an advertiser's disclosures should come as no surprise. The complaint against DirecTV is in line with the FTC's recent effort dubbed "Operation Full Disclosure" targeting numerous advertisers for their failure to include truthful and complete disclosures in their ads, as well as the FTC's recent (and first) actions under ROSCA, passed in 2010 (both of which we blogged about late last year: see here and here). The DirecTV practices at issue in the complaint are advertisements that touted: (1) the monthly fees for one year of DirecTV programming (e.g., "All New! Limited Time Offer! . . . Now only $19.99*/mo." and "Limited Time! $24.99/mo for 12 months"), where there were not adequate disclosures to explain that the subscription program required a two year contract (which could result in cancellation fees of up to $480 if terminated early) and that prices increased significantly in the second year of the contract; and (2) free months of various premium channels (e.g., "over 30 premium channels free for 3 months"), where there were not adequate disclosures to explain that the consumer was being enrolled in a negative option plan that he/she needed to affirmatively cancel at the end of the free period or he/she would incur substantial monthly fees (charged to the credit card on file) unless and until the premium channel subscription was cancelled.
Echoing the sentiments of Operation Full Disclosure, the complaint asserts that DirecTV violated the FTC Act because the disclosures contained in the advertisements described above (if any) were inadequate in their content, presentation, proximity, prominence and placement "such that consumers are unlikely to see or understand such disclosures."
The failure to adequately disclose the terms of the premium channel negative option plan were not only violations of the FTC Act according to the complaint, but also amounted to a ROSCA violation. Section 4 of ROSCA generally prohibits charging consumers for goods or services sold in online transactions through a negative option feature (as defined in the Telemarketing Sales Rule ("TSR"), 16 C.F.R. § 310.2(u))[1], unless the seller (1) clearly and conspicuously discloses all material terms of the transaction before obtaining the consumer's billing information, (2) obtains the consumer's express informed consent before making the charge, and (3) provides a simple mechanism to stop recurring charges. The complaint asserts that DirecTV failed to comply with each of the preceding requirements in connection with the advertising for the "premium channel" negative option plan.
In our earlier blog posts on Operation Full Disclosure and the FTC's recent ROSCA actions, we anticipated that each would be an area of focus for the FTC in its enforcement efforts and this is confirmed by the enforcement action against DirecTV. As we have previously emphasized, advertisers generally must take care in crafting truthful and adequate disclosures and, specifically, in connection with negative option plans offered through online channels to avoid drawing the ire of the FTC.
[1] The TSR defines a negative option feature as: "an offer or agreement to sell or provide any goods or services, a provision under which the consumer's silence or failure to take an affirmative action to reject goods or services or to cancel the agreement is interpreted by the seller as acceptance of the offer."
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StarLadder Berlin 2019 (StarLadder Major: Berlin 2019) – był piętnastym turniejem rangi major w Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Rozgrywki odbyły się w Berlinie w dniach od 23 sierpnia do 8 września 2019. Organizatorem tego wydarzenia była organizacja StarLadder oraz jej partner ImbaTV. Pula nagród wynosiła 1,000,000 dolarów, a w szczytowym momencie mecz finałowy oglądało ponad 830,000 osób. W finale zmierzyły się drużyny Astralis oraz AVANGAR. Zwycięsko z tego starcia wyszła duńska ekipa zdobywając trzeci z rzędu mistrzowski tytuł i jednocześnie stała się pierwszą drużyną, która dokonała tej sztuki. Najlepszym zawodnikiem turnieju został Nicolai "dev1ce" Reedtz dołączając tym samym do brazylijczyka gracza coldzera i jako jedyni posiadają w swoim dorobku dwa tytuły MVP z mistrzostw w CS:GO.

Drużyny
Do głównego turnieju zostało zaproszonych bezpośrednio trzynaście zespołów. Osiem najlepszych drużyn posiadających status Legend zaczynało zmagania od Fazy Legend. Pięć kolejnych ekip oraz jedenaście drużyn wyłonionych w kwalifikacjach zaczynało swoje zmagania od Fazy Pretendentów. Z każdego regionu (Europa, Ameryka, Azja, WNP) do głównego turnieju awansowało po dwie drużyny. Drużyny z trzecich miejsc rozegrały pomiędzy sobą mecze barażowe o trzy pozostałe miejsca na turnieju. Drużyna Cloud9, która na poprzednim majorze zajęła miejsce dające jej prawo do gry bez konieczności kwalifikacji straciła większość składu, przez co zmuszona była przejść całą ścieżkę kwalifikacji, ale odpadła na wczesnym etapie. W związku z tym w barażach spośród czterech drużyn awansowały trzy, a ostateczna lista uczestników prezentowała się następująco:

Format rozgrywek
Na turnieju w dwóch pierwszych fazach: Pretendentów oraz Legend używano systemu szwajcarskiego. Mecze rozgrywane były w trybie Best-of-One, natomiast wszystkie pojedynki decydujące o awansie
lub odpadnięciu z turnieju rozgrywano w trybie Best-of-Three. Podczas rozstawiania drużyn przed pierwszymi meczami brano od uwagę ich pozycję w rankingach HLTV od 4 marca do 12 sierpnia. W kolejnych meczach korzystano z rankingu ELO, gdzie po każdym meczu drużynom dodawano lub odejmowano określoną liczbę punktów zależną od ich wyników. W Fazie Mistrzów ekipy były rozstawione w standardowej drabince pojedynczej eliminacji i mierzyły się w starciach Best-of-Three, czyli potrzebne były 2 zwycięstwa w przeciągu 3 map.

Pula map
W puli map doszło do znacznej zmiany. Valve usunęło mapę Cache z aktywnej puli map, więc gracze spodziewali się powrotu Cobblestone, jednak zastąpiono ją mapą Vertigo, która nigdy wcześniej nie była grana na mistrzowskich turniejach. System wyboru i odrzucania map pozostał bez zmian.

 Inferno
 Mirage
 Nuke
 Overpass
 Train
 Vertigo

Faza The New Challengers
Fazę Pretendentów rozgrywano w dniach 23-26 sierpnia w Verti Music Hall. W Fazie Pretendentów wcześniej znanej jako kwalifikacje offline korzystano z systemu szwajcarskiego i składała się z szesnastu drużyn. Początkowe rozstawienie ustalono na podstawie rankingów HLTV od 4 marca do 12 sierpnia 2019 roku. W kolejnych etapach korzystano z systemu ELO i to na jego podstawie dobierano zespoły w pary. Mecze rozgrywano w trybie BO1, za wyjątkiem  spotkań decydujących, które rozgrywane były w trybie BO3.

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Wyniki

Faza The New Legends
Fazę Legend rozegrano w dniach od 28 sierpnia do 1 września w Verti Music Hall. Podobnie jak w poprzedniej fazie stosowany był system szwajcarski, a mecze rozgrywano w trybie BO1 oraz BO3 dla meczy decydujących. Początkowe rozstawienie drużyn określone było na podstawie rankingów HLTV z dni od 4 marca do 12 sierpnia, a następne ustalanie przy użyciu systemu ELO.

Tabela

Wyniki

Faza The New Champions
Faza Mistrzów odbywała się w dniach od 5 do 8 września w Mercedes Benz Arenie. Korzystano z drabinki pojedynczej eliminacji, a wszystkie mecze rozgrywano w trybie BO3. Drużyny zostały rozstawione na podstawie wyników osiągniętych w Fazie Legend.

Drabinka

Źródło: hltv.org

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Long ago, in a place of tranquility, we met the troubadours of peace and gathered in the halls of Discovery, waiting for the day that they would be called forth to sing of our humanity. Our great souls and the potentiality of every living being began there for me. Among the newly anointed was one Ritchie Havens, he will always be in the ethers of time a true Ambassador of Peace. I was only seventeen at the time and unable to travel to the great Woodstock event that marked and led forever the possibility of great numbers gathered together harmoniously without trouble, sharing, caring for each other and truly exampling the best of the human spirit.
I did however go on to be part of other great gatherings, The very first rainbow festival in Colorado. The first Rainbow Gathering of the Tribes, a four-day event in Colorado in July 1972, was organized by youth counterculture "tribes" based in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Twenty thousand people faced police roadblocks, threatened civil disobedience, and were allowed onto National Forest land.
My friend, Bobbie Bumper, guided people up the mountain to the camp sites.
Both of these amazing women traveled the country and the world, and taught me how to play the guitar.


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Posted on March 17, 2015 by EPR Retail News Editors
Belk relocates its store at Regency Square Mall to a new 95,000-square-foot fashion store at Atlantic North Shopping Center in Jacksonville, Fla.
Belk at Regency Square Mall will relocate to new 95,000-square-foot store March 11, 2015
CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2015-3-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Belk is relocating its store at Regency Square Mall to a new 95,000-square-foot fashion store at Atlantic North Shopping Center in Jacksonville, Fla. Atlantic North Shopping Center, a new 61-acre, open-air, mixed-use development, is located at the intersection of Atlantic and Kernan Boulevards. The store will offer premium brands of apparel, shoes, accessories and home merchandise.
The project's developer began construction in the fall, and the remaining construction will be completed before the store's grand opening date on March 11, 2015. The store will be identical to the company's Denham Springs, La. location which opened in fall 2015.
Academy Sports Outdoors, Earth Fare and LA Fitness already anchor the center at Atlantic North. A variety of additional retail and specialty stores unique to the market are also anticipated to locate at the development. The Fountains is designed to accommodate 385,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.
"We're pleased to be opening a brand new store at Atlantic North to better serve our customers in Jacksonville and surrounding areas," said Dave Penrod, chair, Belk Southern Division based in Atlanta, Ga. "The store will represent the best of the Belk brand and our modern, southern, style. We look forward to providing the top brands, the best in service and a deep commitment to this community."
The new Belk store represents a $9.6 million investment and will incorporate the latest in retail design, lighting, merchandise presentation and décor. It will offer expanded assortments of the top premium brands, exclusive Belk private brands, the latest styles of fashion apparel, shoes and accessories for the whole family, plus a large selection of cosmetics, that includes:
Ladies Apparel: Better collections and sportswear by Ralph Lauren, Cynthia Rowley, Crown and Ivy, Lucky Brand, CK Jeans, VAC, Jessica Simpson, Under Armour, Columbia and many more.
Men's Apparel: Nautica Loungewear, Chip & Pepper, Happy Socks and more.
Modern Jewelry: Watches by AX, Coach, Diesel and Kenneth Cole, and jewelry by Givenchy and Vince Camuto.
Designer Handbags: Michael Kors, Brahmin, Dooney & Bourke, Lucky, Hobo and Kate Spade gifting.
Kids: Under Armour, Red Camel, Salt Life and a Polo boys shop.
Home: Southern Tide, Croscill, Tommy Hilfiger and Croscill cookware.
Cosmetics: MAC, Skincare shop, Clarisonic, Philosphy, Somod, and intensifications of already-offered brands such as Lauder, Lancome, Clinique and fragrances.
The Belk store at Regency Mall will continue to operate until mid-February 2015. Belk has served the Jacksonville community since 1990 and has operated at Regency Square Mall since 1998. It also operates stores in the Jacksonville area including the Avenues Mall, Roosevelt Mall, Orange Park and St. Augustine.
About Belk, Inc.
Charlotte, N.C.-based Belk, Inc. (www.belk.com) is the nation's largest family owned and operated department store company with 297 Belk stores located in 16 Southern states and a growing digital presence. Its belk.com website offers a wide assortment of national brands and private label fashion apparel, shoes and accessories for the entire family along with top name cosmetics, a wedding registry and a large selection of quality merchandise for the home. Founded in 1888 by William Henry Belk in Monroe, N.C., the company is in the third generation of Belk family leadership and has been committed to community involvement since its inception. In the fiscal year ended Feb. 1, 2014, the company and its associates, customers and vendors donated more than $20.9 million to communities within Belk market areas.
Belk offers many ways to connect via digital and social media, including Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube, Google Plus and Belk Blog, and provides exclusive offers, fashion updates, sales notifications and coupons via email or mobile phone text messages. Customers can also download the latest Belk mobile apps for the iPad, iPhone or Android.
For further information: Jessica Graham, jessica_graham@belk.com, 704-426-8333
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#include "symmetric_cryptor.h"
#include "crypto_io.h"
#include "crypto_exception.h"
#include "c_exception.h"
#include <openssl/evp.h>
#include <QDebug>

using std::function;
using std::runtime_error;

SymmetricCryptor::SymmetricCryptor()
    : symmetric_cipher(EVP_aes_256_cbc())
{
    iv = SecureBuffer(static_cast<size_t>(EVP_CIPHER_iv_length(symmetric_cipher)));
}

SymmetricCryptor::SymmetricCryptor(const EVP_CIPHER *cipher)
    : symmetric_cipher(cipher)
{
    iv = SecureBuffer(static_cast<size_t>(EVP_CIPHER_iv_length(symmetric_cipher)));
}

SymmetricCryptor::SymmetricCryptor(SecureBuffer &secret)
    : symmetric_cipher(EVP_aes_256_cbc())
{
    key = SecureBuffer(EVP_MAX_KEY_LENGTH);
    iv = SecureBuffer(static_cast<size_t>(EVP_CIPHER_iv_length(symmetric_cipher)));

    //Derive aes key from secret. EVP_ByteTokey() is used to derive key from password,
    //the security of using it on secret is not clear
    if (0 == EVP_BytesToKey(symmetric_cipher, EVP_sha256(), NULL, secret.get(),
                            static_cast<int>(secret.size()), 1, key.get(), iv.get()))
        throw CryptoException();
}

SymmetricCryptor::SymmetricCryptor(SecureBuffer &secret, const EVP_CIPHER *cipher)
    : symmetric_cipher(cipher)
{
    key = SecureBuffer(EVP_MAX_KEY_LENGTH);
    iv = SecureBuffer(static_cast<size_t>(EVP_CIPHER_iv_length(symmetric_cipher)));

    //Derive aes key from secret. EVP_ByteTokey() is used to derive key from password,
    //the security of using it on secret is not clear
    if (0 == EVP_BytesToKey(symmetric_cipher, EVP_sha256(), NULL, secret.get(),
                            static_cast<int>(secret.size()), 1, key.get(), iv.get()))
        throw CryptoException();
}

int64_t SymmetricCryptor::encrypt_file(CryptoIO &dst, CryptoIO &src, function<bool(int64_t)> callback)
{
    return cipher_file(dst, src, callback, ENCRYPTION);
}

//Almost the same as encryption
int64_t SymmetricCryptor::decrypt_file(CryptoIO &dst, CryptoIO &src, function<bool(int64_t)> callback)
{
    return cipher_file(dst, src, callback, DECRYPTION);
}

int64_t SymmetricCryptor::cipher_file(CryptoIO &dst, CryptoIO &src,
                                      std::function<bool (int64_t)> callback, int enc)
{
    //Buffer to place read data
    auto in_buf = SecureBuffer(kMaxInBufferSize);

    //Buffer to place data to be written
    auto out_buf = SecureBuffer(kMaxOutBufferSize);

    //Data length of every EVP_EncryptUpdate() call
    auto block_len = 0;

    //Total data length write
    int64_t dst_len = 0;

    EVP_CIPHER_CTX_ptr ctx(EVP_CIPHER_CTX_new(), ::EVP_CIPHER_CTX_free);

    /* Initialise the encryption operation. IMPORTANT - ensure you use a key
    * and IV size appropriate for your cipher */
    if (1 != EVP_CipherInit_ex(ctx.get(), symmetric_cipher, NULL, key.get(), iv.get(), enc))
        throw CryptoException();

    //Work until EOF
    while (!src.eof())
    {
         //Read kMaxInBufferSize data from src file
        auto src_len = src.read(in_buf.get(), 1, kMaxInBufferSize);
        if (1 != EVP_CipherUpdate(ctx.get(), out_buf.get(),
                                   &block_len, in_buf.get(), static_cast<int>(src_len)))
            throw CryptoException();

        //Write encrypted/decrypted data to file and sum up its len
        dst.write(out_buf.get(), 1, static_cast<size_t>(block_len));
        dst_len += block_len;

        //If asked to stop, then stop and return
        if (!callback(dst_len))
            return -1;
    }

    //Finalize this encryption/decryption
    if (1 != EVP_CipherFinal_ex(ctx.get(), out_buf.get(), &block_len))
        throw CryptoException();

    //Something may still need to be written
    if (block_len > 0)
    {
        dst.write(out_buf.get(), 1, static_cast<size_t>(block_len));
        dst_len += block_len;
    }
    if (!callback(dst_len))
        return -1;

    return dst_len;
}

int64_t SymmetricCryptor::seal_file(CryptoIO &dst, CryptoIO &src, EVP_PKEY_ptr pubk,
                                      std::function<bool (int64_t)> callback)
{
    //Buffer to place read data
    auto in_buf = SecureBuffer(kMaxInBufferSize);

    //Buffer to place data to be written
    auto out_buf = SecureBuffer(kMaxOutBufferSize);

    //Total data length write
    int64_t cipher_len = 0;

    //Data length of 1 update cycle
    int block_len = 0;

    EVP_CIPHER_CTX_ptr ctx(EVP_CIPHER_CTX_new(), ::EVP_CIPHER_CTX_free);

    int32_t key_len = 0;
    key = SecureBuffer(static_cast<size_t>(EVP_PKEY_size(pubk.get())));

    /* Initialise the encryption operation. IMPORTANT - ensure you use a key
    * and IV size appropriate for your cipher */
    auto tmp_key = key.get();
    auto tmp_pubk = pubk.get();
    if (1 != EVP_SealInit(ctx.get(), symmetric_cipher, &tmp_key, &key_len, iv.get(), &tmp_pubk, 1))
        throw CryptoException();
    key.resize(static_cast<size_t>(key_len));

    dst.write(&key_len, sizeof(key_len), 1);
    dst.write(key.get(), 1, key.size());
    dst.write(iv.get(), 1, iv.size());

    //Work until EOF
    while (!src.eof())
    {
        //Read kMaxInBufferSize data for src file
        auto plain_len = src.read(in_buf.get(), 1, kMaxInBufferSize);

        /* Provide the message to be encrypted, and obtain the encrypted output.
        * EVP_EncryptUpdate can be called multiple times if necessary
        */
        if (1 != EVP_SealUpdate(ctx.get(), out_buf.get(), &block_len, in_buf.get(), static_cast<int>(plain_len)))
            throw CryptoException();

        //Write encrypted data to file
        dst.write(out_buf.get(), 1, static_cast<unsigned int>(block_len));
        cipher_len += block_len;

        //If asked to stop, then stop and return
        if (!callback(cipher_len))
            return -1;
    }

    //Finalize this encryption
    if (1 != EVP_SealFinal(ctx.get(), out_buf.get(), &block_len))
        throw CryptoException();

    //Something still need to be written
    if (block_len > 0)
    {
        dst.write(out_buf.get(), 1, static_cast<unsigned int>(block_len));
        cipher_len += block_len;
    }

    if (!callback(cipher_len))
        return -1;

    return cipher_len;
}

int64_t SymmetricCryptor::open_file(CryptoIO &dst, CryptoIO &src, EVP_PKEY_ptr priv,
                                      std::function<bool (int64_t)> callback)
{
    auto in_buf = SecureBuffer(kMaxInBufferSize);
    auto out_buf = SecureBuffer(kMaxOutBufferSize);
    EVP_CIPHER_CTX_ptr ctx(EVP_CIPHER_CTX_new(), ::EVP_CIPHER_CTX_free);
    int64_t plain_len = 0;
    int block_len = 0;
    int32_t key_len = 0;

    key = SecureBuffer(static_cast<size_t>(EVP_PKEY_size(priv.get())));

    src.read(&key_len, sizeof(key_len), 1);
    key.resize(static_cast<size_t>(key_len));

    src.read(key.get(), 1, static_cast<size_t>(key_len));
    src.read(iv.get(), 1, iv.size());

    if (1 != EVP_OpenInit(ctx.get(), symmetric_cipher, key.get(),
                          static_cast<int>(key.size()), iv.get(), priv.get()))
        throw CryptoException();

    while (!src.eof())
    {
        auto cipher_len = src.read(in_buf.get(), 1, kMaxInBufferSize);
        if (1 != EVP_OpenUpdate(ctx.get(), out_buf.get(), &block_len, in_buf.get(), static_cast<int>(cipher_len)))
            throw CryptoException();
        dst.write(out_buf.get(), 1, static_cast<size_t>(block_len));
        plain_len += block_len;
        if (!callback(plain_len))
            return -1;
    }

    if (1 != EVP_OpenFinal(ctx.get(), out_buf.get(), &block_len))
        throw CryptoException();
    if (block_len > 0)
    {
        dst.write(out_buf.get(), 1, static_cast<size_t>(block_len));
        plain_len += block_len;
    }
    if (!callback(plain_len))
        return -1;

    return plain_len;
}

const EVP_CIPHER *SymmetricCryptor::get_cipher() const
{
    return symmetric_cipher;
}


The Golfing Dads had an opportunity to go and play golf at Gainesville Country Club in Gainesville, FL. It is a George Cobb designed cou rse that opened in 1921.
The course is a private course on the south side of Gainesville that you can go online right now while they are doing their summer preview of the course and play. Steve had won a free foursome by playing in mini golf charity fund raiser so The Golfing Dads made a day and went and played.
After checking in we went to the driving range. The range is a little quirky with a large oak tree in the left center of it. We had no problem hitting balls over it but it does make for a strange visual when practicing.
The putting green had plenty of space on it for many players and it was very undulated in spots and had flat parts on it too so you could get plenty of practice hitting putts you would see on the golf course. There was also a separate chipping green with 2 bunkers to practice hitting shots out of to work on your sand and chipping game.
The course opens with a dogleg right par 4 that has water at the bottom of the hill. If you don't know it is there, the longer players can easily drive the ball into the pond and be hitting three after a drop, not able to make birdie. The number one handicap hole is the third, a 549 yard par 5 from the back tees that is a dogleg left with a tree lined fairway and water short right of the green.
The back nine starts with a shorter par 4 that plays up hill and has bunkers surrounding a very undulating green. The rest of the back 9 is tree lined and has a lot of elevation changes that make the course much more different than most courses you see in Florida. The finishing hole is a 447 yard par 4 that had a down hill tee shot and your approach shot plays up hill to a well guarded undulating green. It is a very memorable finishing hole.
The layout is one of the best The Golfing Dads have played in Florida. We will say we were a little disappointed in the conditions of the course. It has been very wet here in Florida. It has had an impact on the conditions. The fairways had not been mowed in at least 4 days and were very shaggy. The greens were coming out of an aerification and while they were not bumpy they were on the slow side. Mother Nature does have the ability to control conditions based on temperature and precipitation so it can make it difficult to keep the course in perfect conditions.
It was a slow day on the course and we didn't see the beverage cart at all. We did grab some lunch after our round and the food was very good and even the manager checked on our table. The restaurant had just been refurbished and looked very well done.
Dads Say So it was very sad to see one of the best layout's in the state of Florida in such a disappointing condition. The layout is good enough that you do need to go and play it. In the days of flat courses with not a lot of character in them this course has tree lined fairways that require you to play smart shots and not just bomb it out there because you need to position your ball to make the best score. If you are in Gainesville or traveling through and looking for a place to play we do suggest going to Gainesville Country Club and play a great layout. Understand that you shouldn't expect Augusta National but you will have a fun round of golf and you will enjoy your day and experience on the course. To book your round, click here and have a fun round on a great layout.