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By Correy Robertson, December 02, 2009 12:26 PM
There is a story from the New York Times today on an interesting trend: "empty nesters" who are getting dogs (or "fur babies") when their children are grown and on their own, but no grandchildren are in sight. It's proof that being empty nesters can be lonely - one might think that once a couple has the freedom to come and go as they please, they wouldn't want to tie themselves down with a dog who needs walking and trained. But, as Kenneth Budd, executive editor of AARP The Magazine says in the article, "people in their 50s have the urge to 'fill the void' for a number of reasons" - like the human need to nurture. Are you one of those dog people who couldn't bear the thought of an "empty" nest?
Check out this story from the Wall Street Journal called " When It's Time to Pass the Baton." Deciding to retire is no easy task - especially when you're Dick Clark, and have become synonymous with New Years' Eve for Americans over the years. Clark turned 80 (!) this week - so is it time for him to "pass the baton?" Or should he remain a symbol of resiliency who, even after a stroke in 2004, still counts down the seconds to the new year? Check out the story for celebrity and common-folk stories of "leaving and grieving" jobs.
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package graphdb.extractors.linkers.codeindoc_ch;

import graphdb.extractors.linkers.apimention.CodeIndexes;
import graphdb.extractors.linkers.designtorequire_ch.DesignToRequireExtractor;
import graphdb.extractors.parsers.javacode.JavaCodeExtractor;
import graphdb.extractors.parsers.word.WordKnowledgeExtractor;
import graphdb.framework.Extractor;
import graphdb.framework.annotations.RelationshipDeclaration;
import org.neo4j.graphdb.*;

import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Set;

/**
 * Created by maxkibble on 2017/5/26.
 */
public class CodeInDocxFileExtractor implements Extractor {

    @RelationshipDeclaration
    public static final String API_EXPLAINED_BY = "api_explained_by";

    private GraphDatabaseService db = null;

    @Override
    public void config(String[] args) {

    }

    public int countCommonWords(String s, String t) {
        String[] tokenS = s.split("\\.");
        String[] tokenT = t.split("\\.");
        int ret = 0;
        for(String t1: tokenS) {
            for(String t2: tokenT) {
                if(t1.equals(t2)) {
                    ret++;
                }
            }
        }
        return ret;
    }

    public void run(GraphDatabaseService db) {
        this.db = db;
        try (Transaction tx=db.beginTx()){
            db.getAllRelationships().forEach(rel->{
                if (rel.getType().equals(RelationshipType.withName(API_EXPLAINED_BY)))
                    rel.delete();
            });
            tx.success();
        }
        CodeIndexes codeIndexes = new CodeIndexes(db);
        Map<String, Set<Long>> methodShortNameMap = codeIndexes.methodShortNameMap;
        try(Transaction tx = db.beginTx()) {
            for(Node node : db.getAllNodes()) {
                if(!node.hasLabel(Label.label(WordKnowledgeExtractor.DOCX_SECTION)))
                    continue;
                if(!node.getProperty(WordKnowledgeExtractor.SECTION_USAGE_TYPE).equals("design"))
                    continue;
                if(!DesignToRequireExtractor.isLeafSection(node))
                    continue;
                String sectionPackageName = (String) node.getProperty(WordKnowledgeExtractor.SECTION_PACKAGE);
                String sectionApiList = (String) node.getProperty(WordKnowledgeExtractor.SECTION_APIS);
                String[] sectionApis = sectionApiList.split("\n");
                for(String api : sectionApis) {
                    // create relationship by the method short name
                    // check whether the package name is identical as well
                    if(!methodShortNameMap.containsKey(api)) continue;
                    Set<Long> nodeIdList = methodShortNameMap.get(api);
                    int maxTokenNum = 0;
                    Node matchedMethodNode = null;
                    for(Long id : nodeIdList) {
                        Node methodNode = db.getNodeById(id);
                        String codePackageName = (String) methodNode.getProperty(JavaCodeExtractor.METHOD_BELONGTO);
                        //System.out.println("Find the same-name method");
                        int tokenNum = countCommonWords(codePackageName, sectionPackageName);
                        if(tokenNum > maxTokenNum) {
                            maxTokenNum = tokenNum;
                            matchedMethodNode = methodNode;
                        }
                        if (!api.equals(api.toLowerCase()))
                            methodNode.createRelationshipTo(node, RelationshipType.withName(API_EXPLAINED_BY));
                    }

                    //System.out.println("Create link between code and section");
                    if(api.equals(api.toLowerCase())&&matchedMethodNode != null) {
                        matchedMethodNode.createRelationshipTo(node, RelationshipType.withName(API_EXPLAINED_BY));
                    }
                    // TO-DO: create relationship by the class/interface name
                    // TO-DO: define relationship accuracy by take method type and parameter into consideration
                }
            }
            tx.success();
            tx.close();
        }
    }
}

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W.Va. governor 'extremely unwell' after positive COVID-19 test
by Joseph Choi - 01/12/22 10:09 AM ET
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) announced on Tuesday he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was feeling "extremely unwell."
According to press release, Justice, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, got tested after experiencing a "sudden onset of symptoms." West Virginia first lady Cathy Justice tested negative on Tuesday evening.
"While I was surprised that my test results came back positive, I'm thankful to the Lord above that I've been vaccinated, I've been boosted, and that I have an incredible support system, especially my loving family," Justice said in a statement. "That being said, I feel extremely unwell at this point, and I have no choice but to postpone my State of the State address to the Legislature."
Justice reported waking up with a cough and congestion and later developing a headache and fever. An initial rapid test came back negative but after continuing to experience symptoms, Justice received a PCR test that confirmed he had contracted the coronavirus.
Justice, 70, received a course of monoclonal antibody treatment on Tuesday evening on the recommendation of his physicians, with his age placing him at a higher risk of severe illness, according to the press release.
"For this to happen just one night before the State of the State — knowing I won't be able to be there — saddens me. There are so many great things happening in West Virginia right now," said Justice. "So I apologize in every way for not being able to join you tomorrow night, and I especially apologize to all our invited guests who are having to change their plans. I'll be back in front of you in-person before you know it."
West Virginia's COVID-19 czar, Clay Marsh, who is also one of Justice's physicians, said in a statement that he has "full confidence that Governor Justice will recover quickly, and it's because he chose to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and his booster shot."
"Without the immunity afforded by those vaccines, his outcome could be much worse," added Marsh.
Justice has been among the most vocal GOP proponents of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the pandemic, launching sweepstakes and asking that residents get immunized for the sake of his English bulldog, Babydog.
Last week, Justice announced that he had requested permission from President Biden to begin administering fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in light of the omicron variant's spread.
Tags breakthrough COVID-19 cases COVID-19 Jim Justice Joe Biden Omicron variant Vaccination West Virginia
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Kulasekarapuram is a village is near to the Osaravillai in Kanniyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Demographics
 India census, Kulasekarapuram had a population of 2,853. Males constitute 49.2% of the population and females 50.8%. In Kulasekarapuram, 9.6% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

Villages in Kanyakumari district

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from Newfoundland will books volume 8 pages 29 & 30 probate year 1906.
This is the last will and Testament of me, Jonathan Boutcher, of Arnold's Cove. I give and bequeath my whole Premises Houses and Land to my son Walter Boutcher during his lifetime, said Premises, Houses and land to be equally divided upon the decease of the said Walter Boutcher between his sons Aubrey and Jonathan Boutcher. The property aforesaid is never to be sold. All the moveable property contained in my house in three equal shares to my children Emily Walter & Louisa respectively. Provided that all the stoves in the house and the table in the Front Room or Parlour are to be considered as fixtures and none of them to be removed I give and bequeath one cow to my grandson Jonathan Haines that namely known as "May" and one cow to my grandson Jonathan Boutcher that one namely known as "Rose". My cabbage garden, with all on or appertaining to it I give to my daughter Louisa Haines Six (6) Sheep to be divided equally between my three children Emily Louisa and Walter. My Life Insurance to the value of one thousand dollars ($1000.00) is after my decease to be drawn out of the Insurance office of the Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York and to be divided equally between my three children Emily Louisa and Walter. Whatever sum of money is or shall be standing to my credit on the Books of the Bank of Montreal is to be withdrawn and divided equally between my three children Emily Louisa and Walter. And I appoint as executors of this my will Benjamin Brinston and William Guy both of Arnolds Cove and I commend all who are bound to me by ties of blood and kindred to the love of God.
Signed by the above Jonathan Boutcher in the presence of us who in his presence and in the presence of each other here subscribe our names as witnesses on the day and year before mentioned Arthur Shorter Alice Bennett.
I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the last will and testament of Jonathan Boutcher.


Grease is a music party game for the Wii and DS based on the film of the same name. 505 Games has developed the game along with Paramount Digital Entertainment as a part of a partnership. It was later followed in 2011 by the release of the video game Grease Dance for the Xbox 360 Kinect.
The game involves following the moves shown by the characters on the screen to a song from the film.
505 Games have announced that Zoë Mode and Big Head Games are signed on to develop the game. Zoe Mode are best known for developing such games as the SingStar series and the EyeToy: Play games. Big Head Games is a small video game publisher/developer responsible for a few iPhone/iPod Touch games including one based on The Terminator movie.
"Glease" is the sixth episode of the fourth season of the American musical television series Glee, and the seventy-second episode overall. It aired on Fox in the United States on November 15, 2012, and features the McKinley High production of the musical Grease, and the return of special guest star Kate Hudson as Cassandra July.
With the McKinley production of Grease approaching, Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) names Finn Hudson (Cory Monteith) as interim director of New Directions during his sabbatical in Washington, D.C. Cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) opposes, citing Finn's age and lack of qualifications, but Principal Figgins (Iqbal Theba) agrees, which angers Sue. Finn later apologizes to Sue for the insensitive comment he made about her daughter, but she rejects his apologies and declares her truce with the glee club to be over. In order to sabotage the play, Sue reserves the school auditorium for the Cheerios, preventing New Directions from practicing there. Forced to find a new rehearsal venue, he invites the male glee club members to rehearse at Burt Hummel's auto repair shop, where Ryder Lynn (Blake Jenner) and Sam Evans (Chord Overstreet) lead them in a rendition of "Greased Lightnin'".


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United States Mint Begins Accepting Orders for Set Featuring San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Quarters on September 10
Sep 5, 2019 | Announcements, U.S. Mint
WASHINGTON — The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™ with quarters honoring San Antonio Missions National Historical Park beginning on Sept. 10 at noon EDT.
America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Sets contain an uncirculated quarter from the Philadelphia Mint, an uncirculated quarter from the Denver Mint, and a proof quarter from the San Francisco Mint. Quarters in the set representing San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (product code 19AG) have a reverse (tails) design that depicts elements of the Spanish Colonial Real coin to pay tribute to the missions. Within the quadrants are symbols of the missions: wheat symbolizes farming, the arches and bell symbolize community, a lion represents Spanish cultural heritage, and a symbol of the San Antonio River represents irrigation methods and life-sustaining resources. Inscriptions are "SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS," "TEXAS," "2019," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM."
The obverse (heads) of the coins depicts the 1932 portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan, which has been restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original model. Inscriptions are "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and "QUARTER DOLLAR."
All three coins are mounted on a durable plastic card with an image of San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. The Certificate of Authenticity is printed on the back of the card.
The Mint has priced the America the Beautiful Three-Coin Sets at $9.95. Orders will be accepted at catalog.usmint.gov/ and at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT (6468). Shipping options are available online at catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/shipping.html.
A limited supply of sets will be available for purchase over the counter at United States Mint sales centers located at Denver, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
Note: To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, the United States Mint will not accept and will not honor orders placed prior to the official on-sale date of September 12, 2019, at noon EDT.


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Audit of USAID's Controls Over the Use of Premium-Class Travel
Audit of USAID/Paraguay's Democracy and Governance Program
Audit of USAID/Haiti's Improving Justice Service Delivery and Sector Reform in Haiti Project (PROJUSTICE)
Assessment of the United States African Development Foundation's Fiscal Year 2014 Government Charge Card Program
Assessment of the Inter-American Foundation's Fiscal Year 2014 Government Charge Card Program
Assessment of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation's Fiscal Year 2014 Government Charge Card Program
Assessment of the U.S. Agency for International Development's Fiscal Year 2014 Government Charge Card Program
Review of USAID's Cuban Civil Society Support Program
Audit of USAID's Federal Information Security Management Act Action Plan
Audit of USAID's Computer Network Change-Control Process
Audit of USAID/Afghanistan's Strategy for Monitoring and Evaluating Programs Throughout Afghanistan
Audit of Selected Ebola-Response Activities Managed by USAID's Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance in Liberia
Audit of Inter-American Foundation's Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2015 and 2014
Audit of the U.S. African Development Foundation's Fiscal Year 2015 Compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, as Amended
A-ADF-16-002-P
Audit of Inter-American Foundation Activities in Brazil and El Salvador
1-IAF-16-002-P
Audit of USAID/West Africa's Staple Crops and Biotechnology Programs
Audit of USAID/Pakistan's Smallholder Dairy Project


The best photos, images, photography of Kitten. View and get inspired by this glorious and amazing kitten photo gallery showcase full of pictures and kitten images. Beautiful photos of nature and interesting places.
The look in the kitten eye showed many things. Not many could understand their feeling. Feeling of the first touch to the ground, the excitement, curiosity, the lovable and innocent from an eye. The happiness for being free. They cannot speak but they showed by act, sounds and EYES. That is also the eye that will be missed for their good and innocent act. Knowing you my dear cat is the best thing that i could have. You teach me many things. Golden Moment that will never be forget.
Black cats are cute. All black felines are genetically unique, and some say that their characteristics border on extremes; they can be either extremely wild, or extremely tame. And bad luck comes exclusively from stupid people and their half-baked belief.


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African women footballers play more individually than as a team, Dennerby opines
Super Falcons head coach, Thomas Dennerby is of the opinion that one of the drawbacks in African women football is the players play individually rather than collectively.
The Swede gaffer, who led the Falcons to the African Women's Cup of Nations (AWCON) last year, said the individual skills are there to match teams from other continents but there is no team work.
"There are a lot of skilful and creative players in Africa, but these players need to understand how to play together as a team," Dennerby told bbc.co.uk.
"Football is really a team sport, one player cannot do it all. They [African countries] can perform better when they go to the World Cup as a team.
"African teams need to learn to move the ball around, defend and attack together as a unit.
"I think sometimes they play more individually and in a bad shape as a collective side unlike teams from other continents. It's the biggest difference affecting them."
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Dennerby guided Sweden to third place at the 2011 Women's World Cup and is now preparing to take the Super Falcons to this year's finals in France.
Dennerby, who guided Sweden to third place at the 2011 World Cup, took over the leadership of the Super Falcons in January 2018 and is currently preparing the team for the 2019 World Cup.
Falcons thrashed Burkina Faso in their opening game of the ongoing Women's WAFU Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
"No, I'm not under pressure as a coach because we are working well," he said after the game.
"We've prepared well with the tournaments in China and Cyprus, so the Nigeria federation has been very supportive.
"There is nothing to complain about and I know we have a team capable of doing well at the World Cup."
For the World Cup billed to hold this summer, Nigeria are in a tough Group A alongside hosts France, 1995 winners Norway and South Korea.
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This beautiful and simple star necklace is a lovely accessory to remind you that your loved ones are always close to your heart. A star is a symbol of excellence or merit - It is a body that generates light and radiant energy. Proclaim your immeasurable love for someone by gifting them this unique piece of jewelry.
Pearls are notable for their luster, quality, color, and cleanliness, these piece speak for itself and shone brightly on any outfit.


If you really want to love others, you must be willing to sacrifice for them.—My managers and I held a meeting for work, both to discuss work matters and for me to let everyone know that they were appreciated and cared about by us. As the meeting dispersed, I was able to give the managers and associates I work with a small creation of mine that let them know that they matter to me. I wanted to give the tokens to others on my birthday, instead of everyone just giving me things because I have learned that life is not all about me, even on my birthday. Life is about appreciating others in your life that have held your hand, and have been there with and/or for you in both the triumphs and tragedies of life. Also, since our store will get a visit from some Very Important people soon, the managers were desperate to get as many people as possible, even some from other stores, to help them get ready for the Big Visit. If I did not care about the managers and the store I work in, and only considered it a way to earn money, I would have never even considered staying as late as I did last night. Because I care about what managers have to go through, I wanted to let them know by working late that they didn't have to go through this alone. At work, and in other areas of my life, generally, when I wasn't willing to sacrifice for someone, not only did they get upset at me, but this showed that I really didn't love them as much as I said I did.
Humility and a repentant attitude are really attractive traits to have.—I was quite upset at an associate on my birthday, for something (in retrospect), that was very minor. When I came to my senses, I apologized to said associate for having an angry and general bad attitude towards her. After that we made up, and I will genuinely strive to be more patient and humble with her the next time. However, one of my friends doesn't get along with someone in authority in our store because they feel that they are not being appreciated and feel that they are constantly being put down by this authority figure. If one or both of them had a humble attitude towards the other, they could very well have a better relationship, too. One of the reasons my pastor is very well-liked and respected by our congregation is, not only because he is generally a very godly individual, but also because of his humble attitude. He does not lord himself over others and is also very down-to-earth. Humility and a repentant attitude are very attractive traits to have, not only because of the healing and redemptive power they have on relationships, but also because of the value it places on the other person or persons.
Gratitude for what you have and what has been graciously provided for you produces joy, not only to you—the giver, but to the recepient of your gratitude as well.—A lot of things yesterday could have made me grumble and complain—the fact that I didn't get a chance to give everyone my token of appreciation, the fact that there will people that were rude to me and/or in bad moods, the fact that I didn't have a birthday party at work like I did last year, etc… However, when I see things as gifts from God, rather than something I'm entitled to, I find that I have more joy in the things I receive. I actually felt bad for all the people that were in a bad mood yesterday, and felt good that I, for the most part, was in a pretty good mood. Even though I didn't have a birthday party at work this year, I still found great joy in being able to get a lot of things done at work for others and being able to serve God by helping others at my job. Even though I wasn't able to give everyone my token of appreciation, the people I was able to give them to appreciated it very much. And for that I am grateful. I am also grateful for the many people that cared that it was my birthday, and have loved me as I am. Being grateful (and not grumbly, as when I am not thinking in a grateful way) makes me very happy! So, I recommend that if you want to be happier in life, make a list of as many things as possible, of what you are grateful for, such as the people in your life that have encouraged you, the abilities you have (i.e If you can walk or see, those count too!), and the provisions that have been given to you to make your life better.
These three things are the major lessons that I took away from my birthday yesterday. I hope that these lessons will not only be applied by me in my life, but also by others in their lives. If we loved and were more willing to sacrifice for others, if we were more humble and repentant after we made a mistake, and if we were more grateful for everyone and everything we have been given, then I believe that this world would be a better place.
One of the mistakes that Peter made throughout his life, was he did a lot of things without thinking them through. This is something I struggle with as well. For example, in Matthew 26, Peter is recorded as saying that he would die for Jesus even if he were being persecuted! We know that he didn't think about what that really meant, because even when three different people, including a servant girl with no power to do anything bad to Peter, asked if he (Peter) had been with Jesus, Peter denied even knowing of or being with Jesus, all three times! In another instance, the apostle Paul writes in Galatians 2 :11 (KJV), that Peter "was to be blamed, " meaning he was to be corrected, because he separated himself from eating with the Gentiles (non-Jews). Peter did this only because he was afraid of what some other Jewish people would think. Peter did not think about the implications that his actions would have on the Church, as a whole, nor on the example he was setting for the rest of the Jewish believers. From these two instances, I learn from Peter that it is better to think things through before saying or doing anything. For instance, when I am upset at someone, I want to say very mean and hurtful things to that person as a way of making them "feel" my rage at the time. However, when I really take the time to think through the implications and consequences of my actions, I often am successful at not saying those things.
Another thing that I learn from Peter is the fact that one does not have to be perfect, or even saintly, to make a positive difference in this world. As I noted before, even the apostle Peter, was far from perfect! However, some weeks after Peter denied Jesus, Jesus encourages Peter by reinstating him to ministry and preparing his heart for this endeavor by asking Peter if he loved Him. Jesus reinstates him to ministry by basically telling him to "feed His sheep," meaning to encourage people (the sheep) to follow God's directives by "feeding" them His words and His teachings. Even though, Paul had to reprimand Peter later, Peter still made a huge difference in helping the early Christians be able to withstand persecution for their faith, and to be able to stay mentally strong despite these persecutions and other life trials. We know this, through Peter's writings, where he encourages the churches he lead to stand firm in their faith and persevere. Sometimes, the perfectionistic-me thinks that when I fail morally or in another way, that I can't do anything worthy for God or for others. However, through learning about Peter's life, I am encouraged that this is not the case. I believe that this is not the case for any of you either. No matter where you are in life, or what you have done or failed to do, you still can make a positive difference in this world. You just have to believe you can!
Many times in my life, even several days ago, I have felt so overwhelmed with life, that I just wanted to give up. However, my faith in God and the hope of a better future, prodded me on. When I look to the apostle Peter and see his perseverance, I am also inspired to keep going, because I know the reward can be great for me, if I don't give up. I'm sure the rewards you can get, both in this life and in the next, can be very great, if you don't lose hope and if you keep on, keeping on!
–dedicated to a dear friend.
To teach others about how to live life well—both emotionally and spiritually.
To encourage others—So that my readers will know that they never have to face life's challenges alone and feel invalidated by anyone.
To teach myself the things that I need to work on. I often know what to do, but fail to put what I learn into practice. I blog to keep myself accountable.
First of all, I blog to teach others how to live life well, both emotionally and spiritually. I, not only want to teach others from the things that the people in my life, including myself, have done well, but also so that others can learn from the mistakes I've made, to spare people the consequences of doing the same thing wrong. I want my readers to be able to grow as individuals and together, and be catalysts to make their world a better place, not only for themselves, but also for those around them. I write from a primarily motivational/spiritual perspective, and incorporate that into what I hope to teach others.
I also write to encourage others. Many people that I have encountered in life feel alone and believe that, few, if any, people really care about and want to make any kind of investment in them, or their life stories. One of the main reasons why I often relate my own experiences into my blog is to let, you, the reader know that if you, or a loved one, are facing anything similar, that you don't have to face that trial alone. I also want you to know that you are loved and cared about, and I value you and your life stories very much. When I write about my personal experiences, I also want you to be encouraged not to give up. This is, because, from experience, I have always found that, in perseverance, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. If you ever need moral support and feel like you have no one to talk to, you can always email me privately, using the contact form on my website. I will be more than willing to offer you words of support, validation, and/or advice (if you want it).
Finally, I write to teach myself things that I need to improve. Sometimes, when I blog, I feel like I fall woefully short of the ideals I believe. This is why, when I blog about something, I often write about things that I do well, or that other people in my life have done well. Of course, I also write about things that I need to work through, from a self-teaching perspective. For instance, I once wrote about the things that I still struggle with. For that post, see this link. This serves not only to re-teach myself, but also to keep myself accountable, so that I will, at least, strive to line up my beliefs and actions better.
These are the three primary reasons why I blog. I hope one day some of my posts will be published in a magazine or some other media form, but that is not my primary goal. My primary goal in all this is, through my words that I type up on my blog website, to inspire others to live better, not only for themselves, but also to change the world for the better. If you blog, why do you blog? Please share in the comments.
What are you afraid of? For me, my biggest fears have been fear of rejection and fear of failure. My other, lesser fears include fear of tarantulas, fear of heights, fear of wasps and big spiders. Yes, many fears can be crippling and can pull one down, but some of them can actually be beneficial. Fear can be good if it protects you from greater dangers, if it creates respect and reverence for someone or something that deserves or is entitled to it, and when it influences us to make wise decisions. For instance, recently I wanted to pull a double-shift for one of my managers to help him get things done, but because of a big snowstorm, he advised me not to. Because I was afraid of what would happen with me being possibly drowsy (I would have been up for more than 24 hours that day if I did said shift, and working more than 12!) and bad weather conditions , I listened to his advice to cancel working the double shift and just work my normal shift that day. His care and my willingness to listen that day could have possibly saved my life, because even when I was going home at the normal time (and the weather and roads weren't as bad yet) the drive was still a bit treacherous. Imagine how it would have been in the midst of the storm and with me being drowsy! Also, the Bible says to fear God, and this is a good fear because it helps believers to respect Him and to worship Him better.
However, fear can also be bad. This kind of fear can cripple you physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Furthermore, this fear can keep you from accomplishing your goals and purposes in life and, in some cases, can even kill you! For instance, fear of failure has prevented me, in the past, from trying new things or doing things that I needed to do to be more successful. When I didn't think there was even a slight possibility of accomplishing something, I tend to either give up, or more likely, just get very frustrated, instead of finding a new way to accomplish said thing. Certain fears, like a fear of rejection, can also be an indicator of your lack of trust both in your own God-given abilities and in everyone else.
Fear of the consequences of my failure.
Other common "root causes" of fear are our lack of trust for a person or institution, a feeling of discouragement (that we can never get it right anyway no matter how much we tried), or shame if we did feared thing. Once we find the root cause or causes of our fear or fears, we are ready to begin overcoming our fears.
For physical fears, such as fear of spiders, I would a.) expose myself to the fear little by little, and b) Find support in dealing with my fears. This support person or persons would make sure I can get through the fear well and would "talk me out" of the fear when I am afraid. For emotional fears, such as fear of rejection, I would remind myself of the people that love me, and believe that they actually love me. I would remind myself that these fears are usually lies that cripple me into becoming the person I want to be. Finally, I would also seek out supportive people that will help me in coping with my fears by encouraging me and talking me out of giving in to my fears.
Finally, if you have overcome your fear or fears, I would try to help others overcome their fears. However, make sure that you yourself are still not struggling with said fears, otherwise you will pull both you and the other person down! In order to be a good supportive friend in helping others overcome their fears, make sure you can in some way relate to their fear or fears. Also, never ever minimize or act condescendingly towards them for their fears. For instance, if your friend is afraid of wasps, do not tell them they are a "baby" for being afraid of them. Also, don't dangle a wasp in front of them to tease them. This is very condescending and bullying behavior. It will not only make them even more fearful, but also, they won't trust you to help them overcome their fears anymore, and you will have lost the opportunity to make a real difference for them. The point is to always help them in a positive, supportive way.
These are the ways that I try to overcome my fears. Yes, I still struggle at times, but I have overcome and am overcoming many of my past fears. Being triumphant over these fears has definitely helped me to be a more motivated and successful person. What are your fears? How have you tried to overcome them? Please feel free to discuss in the comments.
1.Because of God's love for me—God has been actively orchestrating my life since the beginning of time! Even when I wanted to give up on myself and my life because of the difficulties I have I had to endure in my life, I firmly believe God has never given up on me. He loved me even when I didn't feel good enough for anyone and had a self-pity party. He has showered me blessings way beyond my comprehension and my merit! He has shown me care and compassion, even when I have forgotten His goodness and God Himself. That is true love! That is why I strive every day to love God, through loving others. Yes, I may fail at loving others at times, but that doesn't mean I don't get up and try again. With God's love, there is always hope for anyone, even me.
3.Because it gives joy—I strive to love others because it not only gives me great joy, but because the joy in love and being loved is contagious! I find when I strive to love others the way God has loved me, it brings great joy to everyone involved. For instance, during the Christmas season/holidays at work, I made it a point to give every salaried member of management a Christmas card to let them know, in essence, that their hard work and dedication to our company does not go unnoticed. All the managers seemed appreciative and joyful upon receiving the cards. It also gave me joy to be able to make the managers feel loved and appreciated. When I have the difficult task of loving someone that I'm either upset with or that I don't particularly like, and I do, it's like a burden is lifted off me. However, when I do love these people, I don't only feel better about myself, but I often feel like there is hope for restoration and healing in our relationships.
4. Because it is better than the alternative.—Today, as I write this, I am deeply troubled and saddened by the hatred and anger in this world, as I hear of another mass shooting in my country. However, today is also Valentine's Day, a day that we are all supposed to love and care for each other. Over and over again, hatred always creates destruction and dissension. As hard as it is to love certain people, we must be diligent in at least attempting to be kind and love others. Don't rely on feelings alone to love someone; otherwise, we may fall woefully short. However, love because your very life and your very legacy depend on it!
This is why I strive to love others every day. Yes, there are times when I fall woefully short of where I should be in loving others, but even in times when we fall short; we must not give up on love. When we give up on love, we lose our lives, both spiritually and emotionally. However, when we do love, we can turn the world upside down for its good and preservation.


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Q: Script doesn't execute when wrapped inside of a function When I execute the script below with python3 ocr-test.py, it runs correctly:
from PIL import Image
import pytesseract
# If you don't have tesseract executable in your PATH, include the following:
pytesseract.pytesseract.tesseract_cmd = r'/opt/homebrew/bin/tesseract'
# Simple image to string
print(pytesseract.image_to_string(Image.open('receipt1.jpg')))

However, when I excute the below script with python3 ocr-test.py process, the process/function does not get called and nothing happens:
from PIL import Image
import pytesseract
def process():
   # If you don't have tesseract executable in your PATH, include the following:
   pytesseract.pytesseract.tesseract_cmd = r'/opt/homebrew/bin/tesseract'
   # Simple image to string
   print(pytesseract.image_to_string(Image.open('receipt1.jpg')))

Why is this (not) happening?

A: you need to add
if __name__ == '__main__':
    globals()[sys.argv[1]]()

to the bottom of the file.
as explained here.

A: Try to add the following code at the very end of your file:
if __name__ == "__main__":
    process()

The reason that process does not execute is because it is probably not called in your file. I have not seen anyone calling a function from command line before, and I do not think it is possible, except for running something like:
python -c "from ocr-test import process;process()"

but that is not common practice or recommended for that matter. Id stick with the first solution, but its up to you.

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The State of TTC Streetcar Track Switches (Updated)
Updated June 28, 2015: Additional historical information from TTC Budgets has been added to the end of this article.
Ever since the introduction of the articulated streetcars back when the earth was still cooling, automatic track switches have been plagued with less-than-ideal reliability of the new system that was installed to operate them. This was triggered by the different lengths of ALRVs and, hence, the different distance from the front of the car to the point where the trolley pole sits on the overhead. A system based on a contactor on the overhead simply would not work with the ALRVs. The new system uses antennae at the front and rear of each car together with antennae in the pavement. This system allows the "front" of the car (rather than the rear) to signal the direction it wants to turn, and also provides a lock-unlock logic based on the rear end antenna passing the switch.
A project to replace this system has been on the books for years, but with little progress. Meanwhile, many switches that should be automatic (and through that automation interface with traffic signals) are manual. At the newly opened Queens Quay and Spadina, a pointman operates the switches.
I wrote to the TTC about this situation. Here are my questions and their replies.
Q: With the Queens Quay project finishing, an issue has shown up (again) that the switches at Queens Quay and Spadina are still being manually operated usually by a point duty operator, sometimes by the streetcar ops themself.
A: We are in the process of prioritizing restoration of a number of out-of-service switches in the network. Resources will be made available to restore the four (4) switches on Spadina and Queens Quay as a top priority.
Q: This delays service and also means that the transit priority signals cannot work as intended because they don't "know" where a car intends to go. Two points:
For years there has been a budgeted project to update the switch electronics because the old equipment has never been reliable.
A: We would not characterize the equipment in those terms. We are short of replacement parts due to the OEM changing ownership, losing interest in supplying parts, and that the original design files were lost in a major fire.
Q: If I remember correctly, this was one of the projects sloughed off to 2016 due to budget cuts. Is this correct?
A: We are still working on a new equivalent design and taking steps to secure its safety certification. Our objective is to create a controller with identical functionalities and a design that we own and take control.
Q: A commenter on my blog claims that there are long delays because Hydro must to an inspection when a switch is activated. Switches that are ready to be energized sit for months in manual mode. Is this correct?
A: New installation of wiring and controller must be performed in accordance with Hydro's electrical safety code. Safety inspection by Hydro can indeed be a lengthy process. We would normally submit our application for inspection partway through the Work to reduce wait time gap.
There really is only one obvious question left here: if this were a subway signal system, would the problem have been left outstanding this long?
Updated June 28, 2015:
On the afternoon of June 27, an eastbound streetcar on Queens Quay at the entrance to Queens Quay Loop took an open switch and turned into the side of a westbound car. As luck would have it, this was one of the new LRVs, 4404. The story was covered in brief by CBC and several photos appeared on Twitter including this overhead view. The Star also has an article.
In their response to my series of questions, the TTC took issue with my statement about reliability of electric switches. For the record, here is the TTC's own description of this project from the 2015 Capital Budget.
This description is notable on a few counts. First, it is quite clear that the TTC acknowledges that the existing technology needs to be improved for reliability. This is not a question of reproducing an existing system.
Second, it is noteworthy that the existing system is described as having been in service "for approximately 20 years". The need to shift from a system based on trolley poles and overhead contactors to one using radio signals and loops buried in pavement arose with the introduction of the articulated streetcars over 30 years ago. This project has been on the books for some time, and like many projects in the budget, some of the text may get copied from year to year without careful editing. Back in the 2011 budget, the corresponding project description stated that the TTC was still working on design alternatives for the new LRVs and Transit City, text that appears unchanged in the 2015 version above. The project, then as now, had an estimated final cost of $15m.
In the 2015 budget, the spending plan looked like this:
This is quite clearly a four-year project stretching out to 2018, and it will not be finished overnight.
In the 2016 Capital Budget Preview, this project shows up among the streetcar-related items.
Note that $13m remains to be spent, and by comparison with the 2015 plans, it is clear little work will actually occur until at best 2016 because the already-spent $2m is in past years.
Will the TTC finally take this project seriously? Toronto's is not the only streetcar system on the planet, and other cities have track switching systems that have worked reliably for decades.
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27 thoughts on "The State of TTC Streetcar Track Switches (Updated)"
wklis | June 25, 2015 at 3:38 pm
I'm guessing that having Fred Flintstone release a trained chimpanzee to throw the switch before and after the streetcar has not worked out. Guess the rising cost of bananas was too much, along with the protests from Bob Barker, negated that arrangement.
Tom West | June 25, 2015 at 3:51 pm
How come a Hydro inspection is required? The electrical requirements aren't anything major – it's not like TTC is hooking up a 100kW motor or using a 5kV supply. It shoudl be sufficient that the installation be signed-off by an electrician.
Ian Folkard | June 25, 2015 at 4:34 pm
Why can't the TTC copy what other systems have done worldwide that have the same issues with different car lengths?
Take Milan. They have the Witt's, two types of six axle cars, various lengths of Breda cars and longer BBD cars. Yet, their electric switches seem to work quite well. As it stands, we are going to have three different car lengths for quite some time so why not get this working?
Steve: Not invented here syndrome?
Mikey | June 25, 2015 at 6:17 pm
So what is the difference in how other systems with variable car lengths work and how the TTC's system works? Do they still use pavement loops and antennae?
Steve: I am quite sure they use some form of radio communication from the front of the car. The difference is that it works reliably. In some cities, routes are lined through intersections before the car arrives at the switch.
robertwightman | June 25, 2015 at 7:00 pm
Tom West | June 25, 2015 at 3:51 pm says
Anything over 48 V, IIRC, is considered high voltage and has to be signed of by the Electrical Inspection Agency, after it is connected by Hydro unless they are allowed to sign off on their own connections. Ontario may take safety to an extremely high level but your chances of electrocuting yourself are much smaller than they would be in many countries.
Anon | June 25, 2015 at 8:31 pm
The Hydro inspection is a horrible excuse. I have worked on a large number of projects from large industrial to condo buildings with high and low voltage and never had to wait more than a week to schedule an ESA/Hydro inspection. Not sure why TTC is any different especially for something like a switch that probably operates at low voltage.
George Bell | June 26, 2015 at 12:23 am
Q: For years there has been a budgeted project to update the switch electronics because the old equipment has never been reliable.
Haha … oh man … so the equipment is not reliable, it's the OEM has just given up on the product due to lack of giving a crap.
The TTC itself however seems to have also decided to re-design their own system (sounds like a great use of funds … because nobody has ever designed a streetcar switch that works automatically).
It also seems that their switches which operate once every couple of minutes are powered by some sort of huge amount of power – instead of charging some sort of capacitor or battery with 48V power and then be hooked up with less requirements. Honestly just bury a 12V car battery with the switch and go around once a year and change the batteries.
Honestly the Council needs to take a look at this project and do something … the CEO report should track how many of the switches are operational.
Steve | June 26, 2015 at 8:04 am
I really don't get what the TTC is doing designing their own system. There are many off the shelf systems available for switching streetcar tracks, most of which can automatically throw the switch for the correct route without the operator having to do anything. Some of the newer digital systems don't even require loop antennas buried in the street, just a very compact antenna that can be mounted on the overhead.
Malcolm N | June 26, 2015 at 9:27 am
I have a hard time accepting this idea, that what must be a relatively small cost is pushed out. Correcting these nearly invisible issues, is a huge factor in the delivery quality service. The failure to do so raises serious questions with regards to how seriously the TTC takes service delivery – versus simply having vehicles on the road.
Dean Girard | June 26, 2015 at 3:22 pm
Unbeknownst to anyone – including Steve, egad! – the switches along Queen's Quay (and elsewhere, it is rumored) are powered via *really* long wires hooked up to the top of the CN Tower. They only function automatically during episodes of extreme lightning, where the power from the strikes that hit the top of the tower travels down the Tower's …
"…series of long copper strips that run from the tip of the radio and cell antenna (the white bit above the upper observation deck,) down the building's hollow hexagonal core to the ground. When lightning strikes, the electricity is safely channelled to the soil south of Bremner Boulevard via a cluster of 42 grounding rods that penetrate 6 metres below the surface. Each one is 56 cms thick."
[From a June 12, 2014 blogTO]
What's amazing is how forward-thinking the TTC was in having this network of wires connected to the grounding rods when the Tower was originally built in order to help out with powering all the streetcar switches in the downtown core. It may also help to explain why some contributors on this site have, in the past, brought up switches that aren't always in the positions that they're supposed to be in…. Darn that Mother Nature!
Oh, and Hydro are just annoyed that TTC is taking advantage of free power – the income from the electricity used by all the streetcars isn't enough, you see – so they're in no hurry to perform any inspections or give any approval to the transit agency….
DavidC | June 27, 2015 at 12:10 pm
I must say I agree with Malcolm N when he says
"The failure to do so raises serious questions with regards to how seriously the TTC takes service delivery – versus simply having vehicles on the road."
It is the same kind of mind-set that obsesses on the schedule rather than the headway, that fails to put up proper signage informing customers of diversions and then fails to remove outdated signage when the diversion is over.
L. Wall | June 27, 2015 at 3:19 pm
It looks like there was a collision involving a CLRV and 4404 on Saturday morning at Queens Quay and Spadina loop. It's purely speculation on my part but from the overhead photos it looked like an eastbound car took the switch entering the loop and hit the westbound 4404 which was passing through that intersection. Derailment of 4404 followed. Oh TTC…
I should add that I don't know if it was driver error or a switch malfunction that caused this collision but given the topic the timing couldn't have been better (worse?)
Steve: I have posted comments on the Twitter feed from CBC Toronto in the hopes of stirring up this issue, again. There is a basic point: operators are responsible for verifying switch positions before they move, and a Union Station bound car clearly took the curve. Because we know these switches have not yet been energized, this one certainly could not have magically opened under the car. Where was the pointman? It was raining. Did the operators get distracted and assume the switch was properly aligned? Who knows. It's time for the TTC to address this issue which has been outstanding for years, and explain why they don't simply install a system that is "off the shelf" and proven other cities.
Zach H. | June 27, 2015 at 6:55 pm
What kind of damage did the Flexity sustain? What's the typical turnaround to repair a streetcar and get it back in service? Hoping this is purely cosmetic damage.
Similarly, that collision that occurred at Broadview a while back, I think with a bus, and it crushed the front end of the streetcar. Did that car get rebuilt? Retired? Ongoing?
Steve: I will leave this for responses for "well informed" commenters.
BruceK | June 27, 2015 at 8:08 pm
I boarded a streetcar for Union at this intersection shortly before the accident happened this afternoon. The point man was busy scurrying back and forth between the the Spadina switch and the Queen's Quay loop switch as well as redirecting the automobiles that were frequently turning onto the streetcar right-of-way from Spadina – and yes, the weather was miserable.
For those who are following this thread, the article has been updated with information from the 2015 and 2016 Capital Budgets.
Going back to your post on the 2013 capital budget, the requirements given then were as follows:
– switch position detection and indication (so operators know how a switch is set even in the dark, rain or snow)
– switch mechanical or electrical locking
– use of higher quality "vital relays" for what is considered a safety application
I wonder how much of this has survived the last couple of years. If wayside indicators are coming they're going to run out of places to put them in places like Queens Quay because the posts are already well populated.
L. Wall | June 29, 2015 at 11:37 am
There is a crew working on the box at Queens Quay and Spadina this morning (Monday) the first weekday after the accident at the loop. Surely it is a coincidence…
What happened to the rule that cars are not to pass each other at intersections with special work? Now we can see why. As the CLRV was signed for Union Station it was probably not going into the loop. Maybe they can fix the pan on 4404 while they fix any other damage done to it.
Steve: That is one of those TTC rules made up to avoid dealing with other problems, notably electric switches that don't work.
Zach H says
There was an article in Metro News on June 17 stating the TTC has started to scrap CLRVs and it has a picture.
A number of the European systems I rode last year had lights on the overhead or poles that showed the alignment of the switches. Most of them were [whatever character was typed here showed up as a blank in the comment] but some were \, |, or /. Whatever is used it would be a help. There was also a nice assortment of colours that were nor red, orange or green. My favourite was neon blue.
Steve: But the Ministry of Transportation says that we only need vertical bars. The Great and Powerful Oz has spoken!
Steve | June 30, 2015 at 7:07 pm
In which the TTC confirms almost everything Steve has ever posted about TTC streetcar switches.
Mikey | July 1, 2015 at 1:25 pm
Once all CLRV's and ALRV's retire, making the entire fleet uniform length, can the TTC switch back to the old contact-on-wire system? You once said that the old contact-on-wire system doesn't work with pantographs, but there's a comment online saying that it does, using a second wire for the pantograph to contact.
Steve: There will still be a mixed fleet for at least the next five years, possibly longer, and we need a system that works today.
So what I want to know is can an antennae-based system be reliable enough such that streetcars travelling in the straight-through direction do not have to slow down at all? It's hard to find answers on how other systems around the world operate, but I noticed that the Hong Kong LRT, for example, slows down at every switch (not a complete stop).
Steve: It varies from city to city — some are slow-and-proceed, some proceed without slowing down at all (usually accompanied by traffic signals that are already clear for the streetcar when it arrives. Obviously in the latter case, route selection is handled further from the switch and is based on vehicle tracking info.
Richard L | July 2, 2015 at 5:22 pm
It seems the recent MetroNews article is telling a different story from the TTC document of 2014/09/19. The TTC document says the current switch control system should be replaced while the MetroNews article says that the TTC is hiring a consultant to reverse engineer the current devices in order to recreate design info lost in a fire in order to manufacture replacement parts. So did the TTC abandon the idea of replacing the switch control system?
Steve: I really don't know, but considering the same department is responsible for the switches as brought us the totally cocked-up mess with signalling contracts on the subway, anything is possible.
Kingstreetcar | July 6, 2015 at 1:46 am
The LFLRV/CLRV caught the attention of Byford who then raised hell with Toronto Hydro; A/C power has been hooked up and passed. Test cars are currently being used to check the antennae looping/controllers/D/C motors and all switches should be in service by mid week.
Yes the new operator of the Union bound streetcar did not check the switch and may be looking for new employment; however, if the switches were working electrically it would have (hopefully) restored for the straight. Even at high speed there is a safety to restore to mainline. Unfortunately even in regular conditions both the switch and the streetcar have to be both working for everything to mesh, which is why the operator is the safety net.
4404 suffered significant body damage to the closed side affecting 3 modules both high and low. The open side received relatively minor damage to 1 module both high and low (pole contact). It is currently at Hillcrest with an unknown return date.
As a quick side note 4151 was retired from service June 22 2014 out of Roncesvalles Carhouse being stripped of some parts and towed in a 3 car train to Hillcrest.
DiCK | July 19, 2015 at 5:17 pm
Malcolm N:
Indeed. On a snowy winter's day it's astonishing to watch a streetcar driver stop at a switch, exit the car and sweep the track with a broom to verify the switch setting. Hello, TTC? It's the 21st century calling! Outdated procedures such as this slow streetcar and auto operations and give the impression that LRT is yesterday's technology.
I don't understand why the ATU has not objected to this practice as being dangerous and unsafe given current traffic volume. Does anyone have any insight into this?
Steve: Yes, I too have wondered why ATU does not object to this. The TTC is very big on "safety" when it suits them.
Malcolm N | July 22, 2015 at 12:51 pm
DiCK said:
It really seems to reflect a culture in the TTC that has given up on fixing things. Either there is a lack of concern, or somehow there is a perception that there is so much obstruction from outside it (or within), that things simply can't get fixed so why try. To what degree are the TTC's hands tied when it comes to spending money? Is there a reasonable way to allocate reasonable funds without requiring a signature from 200 different people and an OK from the mayor's office?
Steve: The attitude to electric switches, their reliability and number, goes back decades, long before money was an issue for TTC maintenance.
Malcolm N | July 22, 2015 at 3:15 pm
"The attitude to electric switches, their reliability and number, goes back decades, long before money was an issue for TTC maintenance."
This is sad – because it really makes the operation of the TTC harder, and frankly makes it look penny ante. Keeping the trains running on time – so to speak (as it should include buses as well) – is the mark of a well run organization. We should be talking about capacity at Union Station, and large capital items and being the real issues, however, this trumps that – and makes the TTC look sad.
Toronto should have electric switches, and a top line signal priority system at this point, although it should also have a closed ROW from the end of the Queensway to downtown, and out to at least just beyond the Don. However, at least the last 2 look like real dollars, not basic management and keeping up to date. While we look for mega projects, one wonders how much impact just a disciplined service culture and the basic fixes and tweaks would have on transit in Toronto. Gee would signal timing, enforcement, electrifying and bringing to a state of reliable function and decent dispatch solve a huge chunk of the current problems.


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Wake me up on September 12
AFP/Getty Images photo
The owner of an investment and public relations firm stumbles away from the stricken World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. While we are seeing plenty of images like this one these days, we certainly aren't seeing images like this one, an Iraqi girl whose parents were blown away by American stormtroopers in 2005 (you know, because of 9/11) —
Chris Hondros/Getty Images photo
— or, of course, one of the many wonderful images that came out of Abu Ghraib (which I think is Arabic for "a few bad apples") prison in Vietraq, like this unforgettable gem, circa 2004:
Seriously, though, no nation does rank hypocrisy and self-righteousness like the "Christian" United States of America does rank hypocrisy and self-righteousness. We! Are! Number! One!
So the 9/11 decennial already has begun, with cheesy (redundant…) 9/11-related retrospective pieces already having been appearing in the mainstream media, but the worst of it should come next week, as the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, approaches.
As Ted Rall points out, we Americans have learned virtually nothing from 9/11, and this is evident from the woe-is-us fest that we're seeing now.
And as Glenn Greenwald (also) points out, of course part of the self-serving, mawkish 9/11 commemoration that we won't see is any official mention of the fact that the U.S. government first supported (and armed) the likes of Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden before it declared them enemies or any official mention of the tens of thousands of innocent Iraqis whom the United States slaughtered in the illegal, immoral, unjust and unprovoked Vietraq War, which the unelected Bush regime launched in March 2003 using 9/11 as a pretext, even though not a single one of the 19 9/11 hijackers was an Iraqi (15 of them, in fact, were from Saudi Arabia, as was Osama bin Laden, but the U.S. power elites and the Saudi power elites remain great oily buddies).
Greenwald concludes his piece by noting that
… the fact that victims of American violence over the last two decades have easily outweighed, and continue to outweigh, those of the Dictators and Terrorists whom we so vocally despise is nonetheless an extremely important fact that should shape our understanding of 9/11. But as usual, that's another fact that will be "left unsaid" [in the 9/11 decennial commemorations].
What 9/11 signifies most for me is nothing like American victimhood, since the United States hardly can claim to be a victimized nation (9/11 was only blowback for longstanding U.S. oppression in the Middle East), or "patriotism" (which is just jingoism or fascistic nationalism), but it marks the lost decade of 2000 through 2009.
That decade started out swimmingly, with the blatantly stolen presidential election of 2000. What possibly could have gone wrong by just allowing a bunch of right-wing, pro-plutocratic, pro-corporate chickenhawks to steal the White House?
Then there was 9/11, then there was the Vietraq War, then there was Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 — which the unelected Bush regime was prepared for as well as it had been prepared for 9/11 (recall the August 2001 presidential daily briefing titled "Bin Laden Determined to Strike in U.S.", and forecasters had predicted Katrina's landfall at least two days in advance) — and then there was Barack Obama promising "hope" and "change" to a weary, Bush-whacked nation in 2008.
In 2009, with the White House, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate all in Democratic/"Democratic" hands — his best opportunity to push through a progressive agenda — what did President Hopey-Changey accomplish? Jack fucking squat. And in 2010? Ditto.
And now we are in 2011 and where are we? We are pretty much right back where we were back in 2000: the Repugnican (Tea) Party presidential frontrunner is the Big-Oil-ass-lickin', "Christo"fascist-lovin', dipshit governor of Texas, and the Democratic presidential candidate will be a reportedly intellectual ("elitist" in "tea party"-speak) but rather uncharismatic guy who has been in Washington for a little while now.
And yes, I can see another Texas governor going to the White House in January 2013, whether he steals it and Americans just fucking let him, a la 2000, or whether he actually wins the 2012 presidential election fairly and squarely. Americans are that fucking stupid.
But can they — we — survive two lost decades in a row?
Fuck. Maybe I should have titled this "Wake me up in 2021."
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Parker's very modest beginning came in 1860, when a one-room shack was moved from Pine Grove over to Cherry Creek to
serve as a stage stop called, appropriately, the Twenty-Mile House. It was twenty miles from the origination point of the
Butterfield stage, what today is the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Colfax Avenue in bustling Denver. The humble
little shack grew into a ten room Inn, changed hands twice and finally became a major stopping point for the railroad in 1882
under the ownership of James Sample Parker
Annual Cemetery Tour
Held annually in September
Please call to confirm dates and times: 303-840-1075 - or- 303-663-9119
memo439@comcast.net
The Parker Area Historical Society is sponsoring a cemetery tour Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008 in which actors dressed in
19th-century clothing will portray nine of Parker's pioneering residents.
History will come alive as the ghosts of Parker's founders rise to tell their life stories at the J.S. Parker Cemetery.
The actors, most of whom are Parker residents, will stand in front of the deceased's grave while presenting a recap of that
person's life. James Sample Parker, the man for whom the town and the cemetery are named, moved to Parker in 1870. He
operated the 20-Mile House as a stage stop, blacksmith shop, restaurant and general store.
"It is amazing people did so many different jobs just to make a living," said owner of the War Horse Inn Stevan Strain, who will
portray Parker. Parker donated about 3 acres on a hill near the 20-Mile House, which eventually became the town's cemetery.
It has more than 500 graves, the oldest being Jonathon Tallman, portrayed by Clark Wilhelm. His tombstone simply reads
"Killed by Indians May 8, 1870."
Historical society members believe he was buried first in Parker's original cemetery near Parker Road and E-470, but was
moved to the J.S. Parker Cemetery in 1885.
Larry Smith and Susan Smith will portray Walter Heath, Parker's first physician, and his wife, Dora Heath. When the couple's
daughter Ruth died at an early age, they constructed the village's first protestant church, the Ruth Memorial Methodist
Church.
Evelyn Small will portray her mother, Rosie Rueter, whose family owned 1,120 acres four miles west of Parker.
Roy Woodbury, August Deepe, Lena Pouppirt and Frank Montgomery also will be portrayed.
©Douglas County News-Press 2004
Parker Area Historical Society
www.parkerhistory.org
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Spirited stories float about at Rhode Island House Hotel
Main Street & Victorian Drive
Above photo: from the Parker Historical Society website
There are many offices that now occupy this historic hotel structure. It is still completely standing. There has been an addition
added on to it.
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In Parker's pioneer days of the early 1900s, the Rhode Island House Hotel, built in 1906 by Martin H. Goddard, served as a
hotel and dining room for ranchers, railroaders, miners and fortune seekers as they passed through the two-street town.
But did they all leave?
The building still stands today at its original location on the corner of Mainstreet and Victorian Drive.
The small hotel rooms now act as offices for several private businesses.
Some of the tenants are convinced the old hotel is haunted, some are not quite sure, but they all have heard the stories:
Stories of doors opening and closing for no apparent reason; stories of unexplainable noises, of lights flickering and of
silhouettes of people, possibly old travelers, that on second glance disappear.
"There have been several times when I am here setting up early in the morning with my back to the counter and I can see out
of the corner of my eye and faintly hear someone walking up, but when I turn around and get out 'Can I help ... ' they are
gone," said Mary Ann Lathrok, owner of Mainstreet Coffee Shop.
In one of the old interior doorways, Lathrok often sees a dark shadow, which she describes as a silhouette of a person
looking in. It could, perhaps, be a lingering soul still watching the political debates that used to take place on the first floor of
the hotel.
"I think there are quite a few spirits here," she said.
One of the few nights she worked late into the evening she left the shop momentarily to take out the trash. She thought she
was alone, but when she returned, her coffee grinder, for no apparent reason, had been turned on.
"I turned it off and left as quickly as I could," she said.
Walking up the old wooden stairs to the second floor, one can almost feel the presence of a time long since past. With the
dimly lighted hallways, creaking floorboards and turn-of -the-century style decor, the upstairs office space lends itself
perfectly to the eerie backdrop of ghost stories.
"I have always thought someone had to be floating around in here," said Carrie Black, owner of Blackbelt Financial.
While working at her computer, Black saw brown corduroy pants and saddle shoes out of the corner of her eyes.
When she turned to see who was there, the person was gone.
How to find it:
Location: From Main street and Parker road drive east on Main street for .15 miles. The house is on the left
11023 Pikes Peak Drive
Photo: Parker Historical Society website
Down the street and around the corner from the old Rhode Island Hotel, ghost stories linger in a few of the remaining
Victorian houses that used to house Parker's first residents.
"The legend on this street is that at night an old man can be seen looking out the window [a second story window at 11023
Pikes Peak Drive] onto the street," said Patrick Bygott.
Frank Leviga Montgomery (1846-1917) was born in Coos County, New Hampshire. After the Civil War, he came to Colorado
and became a freighter.
He married Elizabeth Ellen O'Neal (1856-1947) from Clinton County, Missouri, 17 November, 1872. They lived in Arapahoe
County until 1873 when they started a homestead on Cherry Creek, just below and west of the Rowley homestead, where
Stroh Ranch is now located. He later acquired more property further west.
The Montgomerys were ranchers and farmers and became part of the social and business life of Pine Grove. Frank was
active in politics and was elected county commissioner in 1887.
Later they moved to Denver, but city life did not agree with them and they returned to the ranch, this time west of Parker.
After several years there, in 1916 they sold the ranch and moved to Parker, where they built this house and lived there until
Frank died in 1917. He was buried in the J.S. Parker cemetery. Elizabeth died in 1947 and is also in the J.S. Parker cemetery.
The Montgomery House is privately owned and currently functions as a book store.
From the intersection of Parker's Mainstreet and Parker Road (Colorado 83) drive east on Mainstreet for 0.2 miles to Pike's
Peak Drive; right (south) for 0.1 miles to the third house on the right (west) side of the street.
Herzog House
Bygott works in the Herzog House at 10970 Pikes Peak Drive. The house was built in 1911 for Charles and Esther Herzog.
He has not seen a ghost since he began working in the house in 1996, but does believe in spirits.
"Sometimes when I have been here late at night I have felt a cold presence going by and heard banging noises," he said.
Bygott attributes the unexplainable to the ghost of Lewis, a man who lived in the house in the early 1900s.
"When I get here early in the morning when it is still dark outside I ring the doorbell just to let Lewis know that I am coming in
and do not want any trouble."
Source: ©Douglas County News-Press 2004
http://www.dcnewspress.com
Spirited stories float about at Rhode Island Hotel
By: Jennifer Simonson October 30, 2002
Charles Herzog (1870-1939) was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France. At the age of four he came with his parents to the United
States, first settling in Illinois.
In 1879 the family came to Colorado and lived on a ranch near Cherry Creek, where Charles grew up. In 1906 he married
Esther Lewis and in 1910 they came to Parker where he went into partnership with Walter M. Lewis, his brother-in-law, in a
general merchandise business. The partnership lasted until 1916, when Walter retired and moved to California.
Charles operated the business until his death in 1939. Esther C. Lewis (1881-1967) was born in Denver, Colorado. She
attended Cherry Creek School, after which she taught school at the Fonder and Pine Grove schools. Available records give
no clue as to how and where she and Charles met and became acquainted.
After Charles' death, Esther married Stratford Tallman, son of John M. and Elizabeth Tallman, in 1945. The house was built in
1911 and occupied by Esther the rest of her life.
From the intersection of Parker's Mainstreet and Parker Road (Colorado 83), drive east on Mainstreet for 0.2 miles to Pike's
Peak Drive; right (south) for 0.1 miles to Pike's Peak Court. The house is located at the northeast corner of that intersection
at #10970 and is presently painted yellow.


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Q: Only load React compontent on some pages with react-rails I have a ReactJS component that I want to mount to #test-scores on user/show.html.
The component lives in app/assets/javascripts/react-components/test-score.js.jsx.
How can I make sure it's only loaded when the user visits user/show?
It is loaded for every page as it is now.
app/assets/javascripts/react-components.js:
//= require_tree ./react-components

app/assets/javascripts/react-components/test-score.js.jsx
  1 $( document ).ready( function()  {
  2
  3   var TestResultBox = React.createClass({
  4     loadTestScoreFromServer: function() {
  5       $.ajax({
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 74   React.render(
 75     <TestResultBox />,
 76     document.getElementById('test-scores')
 77   );

This results in a JS error that breaks other things:
react.js?body=1:20238 Uncaught Error: Invariant Violation:
_registerComponent(...): Target container is not a DOM element.

Any suggestions to how I should structure things? :-)
Cheers,
Martin

A: This is a "good error", because it let's you know that the node doesn't exist in the DOM before you try to access it. You can easily check if the node exists first, something like:
var scores = document.getElementById('test-scores')
if ( scores ) {
    React.render(<TestResultBox />, scores);
}

jQuery have a bad habit of silenting errors, but if you would like to use jQuery instead, something like this would work:
$('#test-scores').each(function() {
    React.render(<TestResultBox />, this);
})


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Johannsen ist ein Familienname.

Herkunft und Bedeutung
Der Name ist patronymisch gebildet und bedeutet Sohn des Johann.

Varianten
Varianten sind Johansen, Johanssen, Johansson, Johanson, Johannson und Jóhannsson.

Namensträger
 Albert Johannsen (1871–1962), US-amerikanischer Petrograph
 Albert Johannsen (Maler) (1890–1975), deutscher Maler
 Anja Johannsen (* 1974), Germanistin, Geschäftsführerin des Literarischen Zentrums Göttingen
 Anke Johannsen (* 1981), deutsche Sängerin und Pianistin
 Bernd Johannsen (* 1939), deutscher Chemiker und Nuklearmediziner
 Carl Ingwer Johannsen (* 1935), deutscher Museumsleiter
 Christa Johannsen (1914–1981), deutsche Schriftstellerin
 Daniel Johannsen (* 1978), österreichischer Sänger (Tenor)
 Dorothea Maetzel-Johannsen (1886–1930), deutsche Malerin
 Ebba Johannsen (1899–1976), deutsche Schauspielerin
 Ernst Johannsen (1898–1977), deutscher Schriftsteller
 Franz Johannsen (1921–2006), deutscher Kanute
 Friedrich Johannsen (* 1944), deutscher Theologe und Religionspädagoge
 Friedrich Johannsen (Metallurge) (1897–1983), Erfinder und Metallingenieur
 Günter Johannsen (* 1950), deutscher Geistlicher und Sozialpädagoge
 Gustav Johannsen (1840–1901), deutscher Lehrer, Herausgeber und Politiker, mdR
 Hans Peter Johannsen (1908–1981), deutscher Bibliothekar
 Helmut Johannsen (1908–?), deutscher Zahnarzt und SS-Führer
 Helmuth Johannsen (1920–1998), deutscher Fußballtrainer
 Herman Smith-Johannsen (1875–1987), norwegisch-kanadischer Skilangläufer
 Hermann Johannsen (1889–1970), deutscher Philosoph
 Julia Johannsen (* 1988), deutsche Theologin und Künstlerin
 Julius Johannsen (1826–1904), dänisch-russischer Musikwissenschaftler, Komponist und Musikpädagoge
 Karin Johannsen-Bojsen (* 1936), dänisch-deutsche Schriftstellerin
 Kay Johannsen (* 1961), deutscher Organist und Dirigent
 Lutz Johannsen (* 1960), deutscher Politiker (SPD)
 Marion J. Johannsen (* 1950), deutsche Juristin, Verbandsgeschäftsführerin und Hochschulsenatorin e. h.
 Nicholas Johannsen (1844–1928), deutsch-US-amerikanischer Ökonom

 Oskar Augustus Johannsen (1870–1961), US-amerikanischer Insektenforscher
 Otto Johannsen (1864–1954), deutscher Ingenieur (Textilforscher)
 Otto Johannsen (Eisenhüttenmann) (1882–1960), deutscher Eisenhüttenmann

 Philipp Johannsen (1864–1937), deutscher Politiker (SHBLD)
 Robin Johannsen, US-amerikanische Sängerin (Sopran)
 Sabine Johannsen (* 1954), deutsche Wirtschaftswissenschaftlerin und politische Beamtin
 Sebastian Johannsen (* 1990), deutscher Produktions- und Herstellungsleiter
 Svend Johannsen (1903–1978), dänisch-deutscher Politiker (SSW)
 Torge Johannsen (* 1983), deutscher Handballspieler
 Verena Johannsen (* 1968), deutsche Sexarbeiterin und politische Aktivistin
 Walter Johannsen (* 1947), deutscher Sportreporter

 Willi Johannsen (1904–1976), deutscher Politiker (SSW), MdL

Siehe auch

 Johansen
 Johannsen Rum, Rumhaus in Flensburg
 Johannsen Loch, Bucht von Südgeorgien
 Flensburger Maschinenbau-Anstalt Johannsen & Sörensen, Schiffswerft in Flensburg
 Kloster St. Johannsen, siehe Kloster Erlach
 Schiffswerft Johannsen & Co, Danzig (Q116725217)

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