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Q: retrieving coordinates from firebase and draw it on map I have stored a set of coordinates in Firebase and I want to bring these coordinates to my Android project and set them on a map as markers and draw straight lines between them.
So this is my onMapReady code:
@Override
public void onMapReady(GoogleMap googleMap) {
    mMap = googleMap;
    LatLng sydney = new LatLng(34.505688, 36.5946491);
    //mMap.addMarker(new MarkerOptions().position(sydney).title("Marker in Sydney"));
    mMap.moveCamera(CameraUpdateFactory.newLatLngZoom(sydney, 16));
    new MyAsyncTask().execute();}

And in MyAsycTask have this code:
private class MyAsyncTask extends AsyncTask<Void, Void, Void> {
    @Override
    protected Void doInBackground(Void... voids) {

        gettingCoordinates();

        return null;
    }
    @Override
    protected void onPostExecute(Void result) {
        drawPath();
    }
}

The two methods used in MyAsycTask is there:
    public void gettingCoordinates(){
    fireget.addChildEventListener(new ChildEventListener() {
        @Override
        public void onChildAdded(@NonNull DataSnapshot dataSnapshot, @Nullable String s) {
            HashMap<String,String> value=new HashMap<>();
            value=(HashMap<String,String>)dataSnapshot.getValue();

            Lan=Double.parseDouble(value.get("Latitude"));
            Long=Double.parseDouble(value.get("Longitude"));

            points.add(i,new LatLng(Lan,Long));

            i++;
        }

        @Override
        public void onChildChanged(@NonNull DataSnapshot dataSnapshot, @Nullable String s) {

        }

        @Override
        public void onChildRemoved(@NonNull DataSnapshot dataSnapshot) {

        }

        @Override
        public void onChildMoved(@NonNull DataSnapshot dataSnapshot, @Nullable String s) {

        }

        @Override
        public void onCancelled(@NonNull DatabaseError databaseError) {

        }
    });

}

And there:
    public void drawPath(){
    for (LatLng point : points) {

        mMap.addMarker(new MarkerOptions()
                .icon(BitmapDescriptorFactory.fromResource(R.drawable.marker))
                .anchor(0.2f, 1.0f)
                .position(point));

        PolylineOptions rectOptions = new PolylineOptions()
                .width(5)
                .color(Color.RED)
                .add(point);
        polyline = mMap.addPolyline(rectOptions);
        polyline.setPoints(points);
    }
}

So my question is: when I run the code it execute the drawPath method in the first then go to execute the gettingCoordinates method
There is my firebase structure:
 https://i.stack.imgur.com/9CbYY.png
I hope that you can help me.


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"They Don't Speak for Me" Campaign Launches
Denver, CO, July 9, 2014 — In an effort to dispel erroneous information about the proposed Waters of the US (WOTUS) rule and false perceptions that Washington, DC lobby groups speak for all farmers on the rule, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union (RMFU) is launching the "They Don't Speak For Me" campaign today, by running advertisements in several Colorado newspapers.
The goal of the campaign is to make it clear that many farmers and ranchers in Colorado support the new common-sense protections for clean water as proposed by the EPA.
"It is critical that both Colorado senators and leadership at the USDA and EPA understand that ranchers and farmers need clean water to sustain our living, and appreciate balanced water policy. We believe the new rule targets both," said RMFU's Bill Midcap.
The half-page ads will run today 7/9 in the Pueblo Chieftain and Thursday 7/10 in the Aurora Sentinel.
To spotlight the broad agricultural support that the clean water rule enjoys, in the coming weeks RMFU will release a video of ranchers and farmers underscoring the importance of clean water and the new rule to their operations. It will include a list of farmers and ranchers available to talk with reporters about the new rule's importance, based on their personal experiences.
The proposed Waters of the US rule targets ambiguities in the current Clean Water Act, such as the definition of "navigable waters," that many agricultural producers have found arbitrary and confusing. The new rule also includes existing exemptions for agriculture, such as the use of ditches for irrigating crops.
By clarifying that seasonal and rain-dependent streams, rivers and wetlands that feed into downstream water are protected, there is a significantly less chance that toxic waste will wind up in the water we drink.
The Clean Water Act was passed in 1972 to address water pollution issues, when a majority of U.S. waterways were too toxic for fishing, swimming or drinking. (Currently, one-third of U.S. waters are too toxic for fishing, swimming or drinking.) In 2001 and 2006 Supreme Court decisions limited the Clean Water Act to just waters deemed "navigable."
The new rule would protect headwater streams and wetlands that feed directly into drinking-water resources. About 60 percent of stream miles in the U.S. only flow seasonally or after rain, but have a considerable impact on the downstream waters. And approximately 117 million people – one in three Americans – get drinking water from public systems that rely in part on these streams. Without the clarifications, these waters have been vulnerable to pollution and contamination.

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We thought it only fair to share this event with both sites so that it gives all readers the opportunity of attending, what we feel will be a super Sunday.
WHERE: There will be three Eastbourne Venues: The Fishermen's Club on Royal Parade; Christ Church, Seaside and Leaf Hall, Seaside.
COST: A Stroller Ticket is £50.00, you get a programme and a wristband when you register on the day and you then have access to all the venues at any time.
BUYING A TICKET: Buy online at WeGotTickets (booking fees apply) or in person at Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre (where booking fees also apply) or you can buy a ticket on the day at any of the venues. You can pay by cash or cheque. Cheques should be made payable to Splash Point Music Ltd.
The venues are all within walking distance of each other and if you plan your day cleverly, you will get to see all twelve bands throughout the day.
At the Leaf Hall, downstairs in Studio One, there is also an exhibition of jazz photography by the Festival official photographer Brian O'Connor www.imagesofjazz.com. Whilst there drop into the Cafe and grab yourself a coffee and some delicious cake, be rude not to!
All details and gig timings are on their website www.splashpointjazz.club and follow the links.
Please note that there is no guarantee there will be tickets left on the day, so….
Each venue is limited by fire regulations capacity-wise, which is why the ticket allows for movement between the venues.


This week at the Koeppel Community Sports Center, the Trinity Men's Team will host Tufts on Friday night, November 17 at 7:30pm and Connecticut College on Saturday afternoon, November 18 at 4pm.
Next week, the Men host Nazareth on Tuesday night, November 21 at 7:30pm, followed after Thanksgiving with Plymouth State at 4pm on Saturday, November 25 and Franklin Pierce at 4pm on Sunday, November 26.
Learn to Skate classes are continuing this Saturday afternoon at noon.


And I guess that's just what I'm gonna have to do. I did it. I agreed to walk 60 miles (I think) next July in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. I guess I signed up for a couple of reasons - I realize that this is an epidemic that needs to be stopped, that every three minutes a woman in the US finds out that she has breast cancer, that we need to find a cure, we need to slow this thing down. But as I headed out on my four mile walk today - I also realize that there are other reasons I signed up as well. I realize that walking is actually alot like knitting. You are on your own out there - contemplating, meditating, pondering, wandering, relaxing. Now I know that knitting cables on size 2 dpns is not exactly relaxing or gives you much time to ponder the larger meaning of life...but I do believe that all of us knit because it makes us slow down, take a breather from this fast paced world and give the time back to ourselves. I think (and maybe I will change my mind after 60 miles in two days) that walking may be able to work the same way. I'll let you know.
I finished my shrug. Will upload a photo tomorrow - because I can't find my camera cord! Ah.


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1 Journal of Power Sources 405 (2018) Contents lists available at ScienceDirect Journal of Power Sources j o u r n a l h o m e p a g e : w w w. e l s e v i e r. c o m / l o c a t e / j p o w s o u r Formation of electrodes by self-assembling porous carbon fibers into bundles for vanadium redox flow batteries T J. Sun a, L. Zeng a, b, H.R. Jiang a, C.Y.H. Chao c, T.S. Zhao a, a Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China b HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China c Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong SAR, China H I G H L I G H T S Electrodes by self-assembling electrospun carbon fibers into bundles are developed. The electrodes exhibit enlarged pores while retaining large speci fic surface areas. The prepared electrodes enable a significant increase in the battery's performance. A R T I C L E I N F O Keywords: vanadium redox flow battery Electrospun porous carbon fiber bundles Mass transport Self-assembly Pore size A B S T R A C T Electrospinning has been employed to fabricate carbonaceous materials with larger surface areas for vanadium redox flow batteries. However, the woven carbon nanofibers prepared with conventional electrospinning methods are plagued by the low porosity and poor permeability, thereby causing a significant mass-transport resistance during the operation of batteries. To tackle this problem, we report a novel method by self-assembling porous carbon fibers into large bundles to form electrodes. This electrode is fabricated by electrospinning polyacrylonitrile and polystyrene binary solutions. Instead of forming single fi bers, the individual fibers are self- assembled into fiber bundles by properly managing the viscosity of the precursor solution. The formation of large fiber bundles significantly enlarges the pore size while retaining large specific surface areas. The single cell with the as-prepared electrodes achieves an energy efficiency of 87.7% at a current density of 100 ma cm 2, which is 15.2% higher than that of the single cell with conventional electrospinning electrodes. The energy efficiency still maintains over 80% at 200 ma cm 2. More importantly, the discharge capacity and electrolyte utilization are nearly doubled. All these results demonstrate that this electrode preparation method is effective to improve the mass transport properties of traditional electrospun electrodes in vanadium redox flow batteries. 1. Introduction Grid-scale energy storage is regarded as an effective way to solve the critical issue of intermittency supply for renewable energy (solar and wind energy) to meet variable needs from users [ 1]. Therefore, in the past decades, various battery systems have been integrated into renewable energy. Especially, redox flow batteries (RFB) show great promise for large-scale energy storage due primarily to the merit of decoupled energy and power because the active species are stored in the external tanks and the power is determined by the pack size [ 2 6], not to mention other attractive characteristics including long life cycle, low operation cost, and adjustable design. Among many types of flow batteries that have been researched since the 1970s, the vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFB) stand out due to the employment of the same element on both negative and positive sides [ 7 9]. In VRFB, V (II)/V (III) and V( Ⅳ)/V( Ⅴ) redox couples are circulated on the negative and positive half-cells, respectively, which can eliminate the cross contamination happened in other RFBs. Even though, the commercialization of the state-of-art VRFBs is still hindered by the high capital cost, the reduction of which requires to operate the battery with high power output and energy efficiency to decrease the size of the power pack. Electrode, one of the most important components in VRFBs, plays a crucial role in deciding the battery performances because it not only provides the active sites for the redox reactions to take place but also greatly affects the ions and electron transport process. Currently, Corresponding author. address: (T.S. Zhao). Received 23 July 2018; Received in revised form 19 September 2018; Accepted 10 October / 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
2 Fig. 1. Illustration of synthesis procedures of the electrospun porous carbon fiber bundle structure. commercialized carbon materials such as carbon paper and carbon felt are chosen as the electrode materials in VRFBs due to their high electrical conductivity, good chemical stability, and high surface area [ 10, 11]. However, these electrodes show a poor electrochemical activity towards the vanadium redox reactions, thereby leading to a low voltage efficiency and poor rate performance. Thus, tremendous efforts have been taken to modify these carbon materials to improve their electrochemical performance. The surface modifications can be classi- fied as catalyst deposition [ 12 21], surface etching [ 22 26], and heteroatom doping [ 27 29]. Unfortunately, such modifications are mostly carried out on the commercialized electrodes, which means the intrinsic properties of the electrode, including fiber diameter, pore size, and pore shape, are hard to be varied, leading to a limited space for the further enhancement in battery performance. Therefore, a fabrication method which allows to design, fabricate and optimize the electrode starting from the bottom is in urgent demand. Inspired by the success achieved in other energy storage systems such as supercapacitors [ 30, 31], lithium-sulfur batteries [ 32, 33], lithium-ion batteries [ 34, 35], electrospinning method is attracting increasing attention to fabricate the electrodes for VRFBs because it potentially maximize the specific surface area, surface activity, and hydraulic permeability at the same time. Fetyan et al. directly used the free-standing electrospun carbon nano fibers (ECNFs) as electrodes for VRFBs and achieved a 10% higher energy efficiency compared with commercial carbon felts [ 36]. But the batteries can still only be operated at a current density 15 ma cm 2 with an energy efficiency of 59%. There are generally two approaches to further enhance the performance of electrospun electrodes: one is adjusting the surface activity, the other is changing the electrode structures. For the first method, some cata- lysts such as graphite nanopowders (GNPs) [ 37], Bi, nanoparticles [ 38], carbon nanotubes (CNTs) [ 38], CeO 2 [ 39], Mn3 O 4 [ 40], Ni [ 41], and V 2 O 3 [ 42] were embedded into ECNFs to further improve the electrochemical activity of VRFBs. However, ECNFs have intrinsic problems such as low porosity and small pore size due to the nanoscale fibers [ 43]. Therefore, when deploying the electrospun carbon nanofibrous materials as the electrodes in VRFBs, the sluggish electrolyte transport in the electrodes can lead to a large concentration overpotential. Thus, belonging to the second approach, some works focused on optimizing the cell performance by modifying the material structure to improve the mass transport properties. Xu et al. adopted the horizontally-opposed blending electrospinning method to fabricate freestanding ECNFs with expanded pore size and increased porosity to reduce the concentration polarization [ 44]. Liu et al. evaluated the influence of fiber diameter of the polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-derived ECNFs on the battery performances and suggested that the ECNFs made from 12 wt% PAN solution provided sufficient surface area and reasonable permeability. Even though, the improvement of the mass transport properties is still limited and the battery showed poor performances at high current densities which was caused by the heterogeneity of the pore arrangement [ 45 ]. More seriously, the optimal structure of the ECNFs is still unknown and needs much exploration. To address the aforementioned issues, a novel electrode with porous carbon fiber bundles was designed and synthesized by electrospinning bi-component PAN and polystyrene (PS) solutions with high concentrations. Unlike in previous works that PS only act as a sacrificial phase to create porous structures [ 46, 47], our work demonstrates that PS not only acted as a decomposable species to form internal channels inside fi bers but also facilitated the formations of large fiber bundles. More interestingly, the fiber bundle size can be controlled by varying the precursor polymer concentrations. With these efforts, the improved mass transport properties of the electrode were observed in the battery tests. The results demonstrate that forming porous bundle structure was an efficient way to make electrospun carbon materials applicable in VRFBs. 2. Experimental 2.1. The fabrication of carbon fiber bundles Schematic of the synthesis process of porous bundle structure is shown in Fig. 1. The bi-component precursor solutions were prepared by dissolving PAN and PS in N,N dimethylformamide (DMF) with different weight ratios which are listed in Table 1. Then the mixture of precursor solution was stirred at 60 C for 12 h. The well-dissolved precursor solution then was loaded into a plastic syringe equipped with a stainless steel nozzle. Meanwhile, a high voltage of 18 kv was applied between the spinneret tip and the collector. The solution was then ejected at a feeding rate of 1 ml h 1 and electrospun onto a drum collector covered with an aluminum foil. The distance between the tip and the collector was kept at a constant distance (16 cm) and the rotation of the drum was maintained at 4 m min 1. The as-spun web was then pre-oxidized at 250 C for 2 h with a heating rate of 1 C min 1 in air followed with annealing at 1100 C for one hour with a heating rate of 2 C min 1 in the nitrogen atmosphere. After the carbonization process, PS was decomposed to create inner channels in each fiber. All these samples were prepared with a fixed PAN concentration (10 wt%). Table 1 PAN and PS composition in binary component precursor solutions. Composition PAS 0 PAS 3 PAS 5 PAS 8 PAS 10 PAN 10 wt% 10 wt% 10 wt% 10 wt% 10 wt% PS 0 wt% 3 wt% 5 wt% 8 wt% 10 wt% 107
3 Fig. 2. SEM images of electrodes after carbonization. (a1)-(a5) surface morphologies of PAS 0 to PAS 10; (b1) typical single fiber of PAS 0, (b2)-(b5) fiber bundles of PAS 3 to PAS 10; (c1)-(c5) cross-section views of PAS0 to PAS 10. We labeled these samples electrospun from different precursor solutions according to the varied PS concentration as listed in Table 1. For example, the sample made of pure PAN precursor solutions was labeled as PAS 0, others were listed as PAS 3, PAS 5, PAS 8, PAS 10 with PS taking up 3 wt%, 5 wt%, 8 wt% and 10 wt% in the precursor solutions. The preparation of the binary composition solutions, however, was limited by the solubility of the two polymers in DMF solvent thus the largest total polymer concentration was 20 wt% Material characterization The morphologies of different samples after carbonization were determined using a scanning electron microscope (SEM, JEOL 6390). The surface compositions of the electrospinning carbon fibers (PAS 0 - PAS 10) were examined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) with Mg K α X-ray source. The curve deconvolution of the spectra was carried out following a Shirley-type background subtraction. Raman spectra were collected with the InVia (Renishaw) Raman spectrometer with a 514 nm laser as the excitation source (Notch Filter). The viscosity of the precursor electrospinning solutions was measured using a viscometer (Shanghai Pingxuan). Nitrogen adsorption/desportion isotherms and Brunauer Emmett Teller (BET) surface area were measured with Beckman Coulter SA3100 surface area and pore size analyzer. Mercury intrusion porosimetry was examined with Micromeritics' AutoPore IV 9500 Series Electrochemical properties The electrochemical properties of these samples were evaluated by cyclic voltammetry (CV). A typical three-electrode cell was applied with the electrospinning electrodes as the working electrode; a saturated calomel electrode and the platinum mesh as the as the reference and counter electrode, respectively. The ECNF samples with a fixed area of 0.28 cm 2 and fixed mass of 20 mg were tightly attached to the glass carbon electrode using a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tubing as a holder. The scanning process for the two half-cells was carried out in 0.1 M V M H 2 SO 4 electrolyte and 0.1 M VO M H 2 SO 4 electrolyte separately on Autolab (PGSTAT30) workstation. The scanning is carried out from 0.6 V to 1.2 V for the positive side and from 0.65 V to 0.3 V for the negative side at a scan rate of 10 mv s Single flow cell test The single cell test was conducted using a potentiostat/galvanostat (Arbin Instrument). The electrospun PAS electrodes were applied to both the positive and negative side of the symmetric cell with an uncompressed thickness of around 700 μm and an active area of 2 2 cm 2. When being assembled into batteries, the electrodes were compressed to the same thickness ( 250 μm) The flow battery set up is a home-made serpentine flow field structure which has been stated in previous papers [ 48]. 20 ml solution containing 1 M V M H 2 SO 4 and another 20 ml solution containing 1 M VO M H 2 SO 4 were employed as anolytes and catholytes which were separately stored in outside reservoirs. The electrolytes were pumped at a flow rate of 1.0 ml s 1. Nafion 212 (Dupont, USA) was used as the membrane. Both the reservoirs were bubbled with nitrogen and sealed before the electrochemical test to avoid the oxidation of the active species. All the tests were carried out at room temperature. 3. Results and discussion 3.1. Morphology The morphologies of the ECNFs were characterized using a scanning electron microscopy. The fibers or fiber bundles interconnect with each other forming the conductive network with inter- fiber pores to facilitate the penetration of electrolytes ( Fig. 2(a1)-(a5)). It can be clearly seen from Fig. 2 (b1)-(b5) that the fibers are self-assembled into fiber bundles when PS was added into the precursor solutions, both the number of fi bers in the fi ber bundles and the diameter of the fiber bundles in- crease with an increase of the PS concentration. Due to the formation of fiber bundles, the pores are gradually enlarged which can be observed from Fig. 2(a1)-(a5). The enlarged pores will significantly enhance the penetration of the electrolyte. PS can also act as the sacrificial phase and can be removed after carbonization to form nanochannels inside each fiber shown in Fig. 2(c1)-(c5). The cross-section view of pure PAN carbon fiber (PAS 0) after carbonization is dense and with few pores examined ( Fig. 2(c1)). While the cross-sections of carbonized PAN-PS fibers exhibit a lotus-root like porous structure. Also, when the PS content increases from 3 wt% to 10 wt%, the size and number of channels inside each fiber increase accordingly ( Fig. 2(c2)-(c5)). The BET surface area increased gradually from PAS 0 (18.43 m 2 g -1 ) to PAS 10 (46.83 m 2 g -1 ) as can be detected from both the BET surface area in 108
4 Table S1 and the nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherm curves ( Fig. S2(a)). From the pore distribution of BET results, we find that the majority of the pores are less than 10 nm ( Fig. S2(b) ). The mercury intrusion porosimetry provides the pore distribution among fibers. It is shown that when the diameter of fiber bundle increased from PAS 0 to PAS 10, the size of the pores among the fibers also increased. The large pore size of PAS 10 can reach around 24.2 μm while the pore width of PAS 0 was only around 1.6 μm. It is worth noting that there are two peaks appearing for PAS 3 to PAS 10 in Fig. S2(c), while for PAS 0 there is only one peak. These results are consistent with the SEM observation ( Fig. 2) which shows there are large pores among the fi bers and small porous channels inside each fiber for PAS 3 to PAS 10, while only large pores among the fibers for PAS 0 sample. The results of BET analysis and mercury intrusion porosimetry further prove that the addition of PS component can enlarge the pores among the fibers and create internal channels in each fiber to increase the specific surface areas. Therefore, this porous bundle structure can improve the mass transport of the electrolyte to the electrode due to the large pores created among the fiber bundles. In addition, the porous structure with internal channels can provide a su ffi cient specific surface area for the electrochemical reactions to take place Mechanism of the formation of self-assemble fiber bundles It is found that the formation of the self-assembly bundles is strongly related to the viscosity and type of the precursor solutions. It was reported that pure PAN with high concentration could also form bundle structure but the electrospinning process was unstable [ 45]. The SEM image ECNF from PAN 15 wt% ( Fig. S1) exhibits single fibers with several bundles. In our experiments, when PS is added with PAN to form viscous solutions, bundles appear in the structures. When electrospinning PAN/PS binary solutions, the formation of bundles is influenced by the viscosity of the solutions. The viscosities of all these samples with different PS compositions are determined as shown in Fig. 3(a), from which it is seen that the viscosity is increased with an increase of the PS concentration in the mixture. The viscosity of the solution with the highest PS concentration can reach about 4000 mpa s, which is about eight times as that of the pure PAN precursor solution. Due to the great variance between the viscosities of different precursor solutions, the morphologies of the as-spun fi bers show signi ficant dif- ferences. And the mechanism of the formation of different morpholo- gies is explored as follows. Fig. 3(b)-(c) depict the mechanism to form fibers of the precursor solutions with low viscosity and the formation of fiber bundles of the high viscous solutions. For both the low viscous and high viscous solutions, the polymer solution is firstly held by the surface tension at the tip of the needle. Once the needle is positively charged, the mutual charges will form repulsion force which is against the surface tension. With the increase of applied voltages, the intensity of the electric field increases, resulting in the hemispherical shape of the liquid being elongated to the Taylor cone shape. The jet of charged solution will eject from the tip of the cone when the applied voltage reaches a critical value so that the repulsive electric force overcomes the surface tension. When the charged jet travels in the air, the solvent evaporates leaving behind the charged fibers which will lay on the metal collector. When the polymer solutions are positively charged beyond the critical voltage, several thin polymer jets eject from the tip of the Taylor cone simultaneously. For the solutions with low viscosity, those positively charged jets will repel each other and will land on the collector separately shown in Fig. 3(b). The repulsive force resulted from the mutual charges in the same jet and the adjacent jets represented is denoted as Fr in Fig. 3(b). However, for the jets of high viscosities, those positively charged jets will firstly repel each other and then stick to each other. The repulsive forces cannot overcome attraction between two sticky jets, leading to the fibers intertwining together to form bundles during the traveling process. These fiber bundles will subsequently land on the collector to form the self-assemble fiber bundle mat Chemical structure The surface compositions of different samples were characterized by XPS analysis. It can be seen from the element content table ( Table.2) that pure PAN carbon nanofibers (PAS 0) show the largest nitrogen content (around 6.06 wt%). The samples electrospun with precursor solutions containing PS component show a slightly decreased nitrogen content of 3 wt% - 4 wt%. The possible reason is that part of the nitrogen was lost with the decomposition process of PS during the thermal treatment. The oxygen content, however, does not vary too much for all these samples. The high-resolution O1s and N1s of all these samples were performed to determine the categories and the content of different types of functional groups ( Figs. 4(c) and (e)). The C 1s peak centered at ev was used as the reference and the curve deconvolution of the spectra was performed following a Shirley-type background subtraction. The peaks were fitted with a Gaussian-Lorentzian function. The O1s can be fitted with two peaks corresponding to C=O (531.1 ev) and C-OH (532.5 ev). Moreover, the N1s peak can be deconvoluted into pyridinic N (398 ev), pyrollic N (399.8 ev), quaternary N (401 ev) and N-oxide (403.2 ev) [ 29] as shown in Fig. 4(e) with the corresponding content of the four types of nitrogen being summarized in Fig. 4(f). The pure PAN carbon nanofiber (PAS 0) shows both the largest oxygen content and nitrogen content which has been proved to provide effective reaction sites for the vanadium redox reactions [ 49 51]. Thus, it is expected that the pure PAN carbon nanofiber should have a better electrochemical activity than ECNFs made from Fig. 3. Mechanism for the formation of fiber and fiber bundles. (a) The function of viscosity with PS concentration. (b), (c) formation mechanism of the fiber or fiber bundles from precursor solutions with different viscosities. 109
5 Table 2 Element content of as-prepared samples (PAS 0 to PAS 10). Element content (%) PAS 0 PAS 3 PAS 5 PAS 8 PAS 10 C N O bicomponent PAN/PS solutions. The nitrogen content of the rest of ECNFs (PAS 3 to PAS 10) shows a similar value though there are some small differences on the oxygen functional groups, thus it is expected that these ECNFs should have a similar electrochemical activity. Raman measurement was also conducted to probing the graphitic carbon and the defects of the as-prepared samples. As shown in Fig. 4(b), the G band which centers around 1590 cm 1 is characteristic of highly ordered graphite and the D band at 1350 cm 1 is indicative of the defects and edges in the graphitic domains [ 28, 52]. Since all these as-prepared samples were carbonized at the same temperature, the intensity ratio of I D /I G is close to each other which is approximate to 0.85, indicating lots of defects are introduced to these samples. These defects will act as active sites and catalyze the redox reactions [ 53] Electrochemical activity The electrochemical properties were examined by CV measurement at a scan rate of 10 mv s 1. All these samples exhibit the anodic and cathodic peaks towards the VO 2+ /VO + 2 redox couple and the V 2+ / V 3+ redox couple ( Fig. 5). Considering the local heterogeneity of the asprepared samples, we conducted the CV tests using three di fferent electrodes for each sample at different scan rates. The negative and positive side peak potential separations are listed in Table S2. The average peak separation voltage can, therefore, be calculated. To avoid the local heterogeneity issue, we then compared the CV results of all the five samples that are closest to the average peak potential separation. Meanwhile, the weight of each sample was kept the same. The CV curves of PAS 0 to PAS 10 towards both negative and positive sides at the different scan rates were plotted in Fig. S3. From the curves of peak current density versus the square root of scan rate ( Fig. S4), the linearly fitting lines indicate that the CV tests for all the samples are controlled by mass diffusion. The oxidation and reduction peak potential separa- tion of PAS 0 regarding V 2+ /V 3+ and VO 2+ /VO + 2 redox couples are around mv and mv, respectively, at the scan rate of 10 mv s 1. For those electrodes made of PAN and PS component, the average peak potential separation values for the negative and positive electrodes increase to mv and mv, respectively. This result agrees with the XPS analysis that adding PS component could lead to the loss of some oxygen and nitrogen functional groups, thus slightly hampering the electrochemical activities. The peak currents of PAS 3 - PAS 10 samples towards the positive side redox reactions are higher than PAS 0 sample after subtracting the double-layer currents due to an increased speci fic surface area Battery performances Then, the real performances of the as-prepared electrodes are tested in a single cell. Fig. 6(a)-(b) depict the voltage profiles of all these electrodes during the charge and discharge process at current densities of 100 ma cm 2 and 200 ma cm 2. The overpotential is significantly reduced from PAS 0 to PAS 3 and then modestly decreased from PAS 3 to PAS 10, which can be detected from charging and discharge plateaus in Fig. 6(a). Interestingly, although pure PAN carbon nanofiber has richer functional groups and better electrochemical performance, the Fig. 4. Ex-situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Raman spectra of different samples. (a) Chemical content, (b) Raman spectra; high-resolution spectra of O 1s (c) and N 1s (e); chemical composition of functional groups from curve fitting of O 1s (d) and N 1s (f). 110
6 Fig. 5. CV curves of half cells at a scanning rate of 10 mv s 1. (a) Negative redox V 2+ /V 3+ on PAS 0,3,5,8,10 electrodes; (b) positive redox couple VO 2+ /VO 2 + on PAS 0,3,5,8,10 electrodes. Fig. 6. Battery test of single cell flow battery using different electrodes. (a) Charge-discharge curves of different samples at a current density of 100 ma cm 2. (b) Charge-discharge curves of different samples at a current density of 200 ma cm 2. (c) Charge-discharge profiles of PAS 0 at different current densities. (d) Charge- discharge profiles of PAS 10 at different current densities. 111
7 single battery test with PAS 0 exhibits much worse battery performance than PAS 3 - PAS 10 electrodes. It is known that the battery performance of prepared electrodes can be determined by both electrochemical properties and structural properties. Thus, the enhancement of battery performances of PAS 3 - PAS 10 can be ascribed to more reasonable structures for mass/ion transport, thus leading to reduced activation loss and concentration loss. To be specific, the large over- potential of PAS 0 electrodes is caused by the low utilization of electrode surface area due to the poor mass transport inside the tightly woven fiber networks. From the mercury intrusion porosimetry results, it is found that with the formation of single fibers to fiber bundles from PAS 0 to PAS 10, the pores among fibers or fiber bundles increased from around 1.6 μm to around 24.2 μm. The enlarged pores among fi bers provides pass ways for the electrolyte. The mass transport resistance is therefore significantly reduced from PAS 0 to PAS 10 and an increased surface area can be accessed by the electrolyte, therefore the discharge capacity is nearly doubled from PAS 0 (5.4 Ah L 1 ) to PAS 10 (10.6 Ah L 1 ) at a current density of 100 ma cm 2. The difference between the performances of the batteries with PAS 0 and PAS 10 electrodes can be compared from the charge-discharge curves in Fig. 6(c)-(d) at various current densities. The PAS 0 electrodes with dense thin fibers can only be charged and discharged at the current density up to 120 ma cm 2 while PAS 10 which have the largest porous bundles can be operated at a current density up to 250 ma cm 2. Fluctuations are observed at the final discharge stages of the PAS 0 due to the large concentration polarization arising from the depletion of the reactant as well as poor mass transport of the active species. Fig. 7(a)-(b) show the coulombic efficiency (CE), voltage efficiency (VE) and energy efficiency (EE) of single cell battery equipped with the as-prepared electrodes. The CEs of all these tests are above 97%, indicating good airtightness of the set-up. The VEs of VRFBs assembled with these samples are gradually improved from PAS 0 to PAS 10 which are consistent with the charge-discharge profiles. The EE which is the product of CE and VE also exhibits an increased trend from PAS 0 to PAS 10. The EE of the PAS 10 (87.7%) is enhanced by 15.2% at a current density of 100 ma cm 2 compared with PAS 0 (72.5%). The single cell assembled with PAS 10 electrodes exhibits the best performances, with CE, VE, and EE achieving 99.2%, 80.8% and 80.1% at a current density of 200 ma cm 2. In addition to the charge-discharge performance, polarization curves are conducted to display the voltage losses coming from the activation overpotential, ohmic resistance, and concentration overpotential. As shown in Fig. 8, the polarization curves of all these batteries with different electrodes are tested from the full charge state. At Fig. 8. Polarization curves of single cell VRFB with different electrodes. high current densities, the concentration overpotential dominates. It is found that due to enhanced mass transport properties of the bundle structure, the concentration overpotential comes into effect at much larger current densities for PAS 10, thus the limiting current densities are greatly increased. The limiting current density for PAS 10 can reach as high as around 1300 ma cm 2 which is about 2.6 times of that of PAS 0 (500 ma cm 2 ). It is therefore confirmed that the enhancement of the transport properties of the ECNFs can significantly improve the VRFB performance. 4. Conclusions In summary, porous carbon fiber bundle mats by electrospinning bicomponent precursor solutions were synthesized and used as electrodes in VRFB. The formation of the bundle structure can significantly enlarge the pore size of the electrodes compared with the traditional dense electrospun fiber electrode, thus enhancing the transport prop- erties of the electrode. The nanochannels inside the fibers can provide additional specific surface areas. Mercury intrusion porosimetry results show that the pores among fibers can be enlarged from around 1.6 μm to 24.2 μm with the BET surface area being increased from Fig. 7. (a) Coulombic efficiencies and voltage efficiencies of the single cell employing different electrodes. (b) Energy efficiency of the single cells with different electrodes. 112
8 m 2 g -1 to m 2 g -1. As concluded from the CV results, the porous bundle electrodes (PAS 3 to PAS 10) showed a slightly decreased electrochemical activities towards both sides compared with the pure PAN carbon fiber electrode (PAS 0). However, benefiting from the re- markably improved mass transport properties, the porous bundle carbon fiber electrodes (PAS 10) exhibit significantly enhanced battery performance. Compared with PAS 0, the energy efficiency and dis- charge capacity of PAS 10 were increased by 15.2% and 100%, respectively, at a current density of 100 ma cm 2. In addition, an energy efficiency of 80.1% was achieved with PAS 10 electrode at a current density of 200 ma cm 2. The limiting current density of PAS 10 electrode was almost 2.6 times of the PAS 0 electrode due to reduced concentration overpotentials. Furthermore, the mechanism of the formation of bundle structure was explored. 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Located in Mount Rainier this 6.1mile round-trip hike is well worth the visit. Traversing across the mountain you will gain 1300 ft. in elevation. Throughout the hike you will see large fir trees and epic views of Summit Lake. Make sure to take a look at the link on the right before you head out on your trip. This link will offer further details on this trail.


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Israel Report: Price Protest Movement Headed by Leftists, Supported by Soros-Backed Group
Report: Price Protest Movement Headed by Leftists, Supported by Soros-Backed Group
By Dror Halavy
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 5:29 am | י' טבת תשע"ט
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Yellow Vest Protests reach Israel with hundreds marching against the rising cost of living, near government headquarters in Tel Aviv, last Friday. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
A Channel Ten poll shows that no fewer than 65 percent of Israelis are prepared to protest rising prices – whether in person at a demonstration, or more passively by participating in campaigns such as boycotting companies like Osem, which organizers of the "yellow vest" protests that took place last Friday accused of unjustifiably raising prices.
But according to Channel Ten, it's likely that many would think twice before joining that movement if they knew who was behind it. A Channel Ten investigation indicates that many of the leaders of the protests are also activists in far left groups – and that at least one gets funding from a U.S. organization funded by none other than George Soros, the multibillionaire who is associated with many liberal causes.
After the success of protests last Friday, with over 1,000 people participating in a protest in central Tel Aviv against high prices, organizers of the protests are planning a much bigger one for next Saturday night, with accompanying smaller protests in other cities. In addition, organizers of the "yellow vest" price protest movement are calling for a boycott of Osem products.
The protests come on the background of recent announced price increases on a number of basic products and services. The Israel Electric Company has been given permission by the Public Utility Commission to raise rates between 6.9 percent and 8.1 percent, while the Water Authority said that water prices would rise nationwide by an average of 4.5 percent.
Dairy concern Tnuva has announced price rises of between 2 percent and 3 percent, and bakeries and bread companies are seeking price increases on price-controlled bread products of 3.4 percent.
Osem, one of the largest food manufacturers in Israel, announced that prices would go up at the beginning of 2019 by between 2 and 4.5 percent on a large number of its products, and the company was the target of particular ire by organizers of the protest. The organizers called on Israelis to stop buying Osem products, claiming that the company was quite profitable, and that it was just taking advantage of the atmosphere of price rises to rake in more money.
Organizers of the protests have called on Israelis to take to the streets and protest high prices wearing yellow vests, similar to the protesters who took to the streets of Paris in recent weeks to protest gas tax hikes.
Many Israelis have such vests; according to the law, all drivers must have a yellow vest in their vehicles, which they wear if they have to get out of the vehicle if they break down or have another problem while on a highway.
According to Channel Ten, the list of organizers behind the protests is rife with well-known figures from the far left. Among those leaders: Attorney Eldad Yaniv, well-known for his lawsuits demanding the removal of Jews from their homes in Yehudah and Shomron; Peace Now head Shaked Morag; former Peace Now head Avi Buskila; Meretz activist Dina Dayan; and Shai Cohen, who heads the Israel Alliance, which bills itself as "a new civic network" and stresses support for liberal issues. Among the organizations that fund his group is the San Francisco-based Tides Foundation – of which Soros is a major donor.
The allegations set off a storm of protest among members of the movement and the heads of the organizations. In a statement, David Mizrachi, one of the group's leaders, said that "this is a protest of the entire public. It's a shame that some people are trying to hitch a ride on this. At last Friday's protest I chased away some politicians who were trying to politicize the protest, and I will do that at future protests. Unfortunately some people are trying to give this movement a political bent."
Numerous members of the movement showed up at a discussion of the Knesset Economics Committee Tuesday, wearing their vests. Many of the participants slammed the Israel Electric Company for its planned rate increase. Mizrachi, speaking to IEC heads at the meeting, said that "if you raise rates by even one shekel we will show up at your houses and have demonstrations such as have never been seen in Israel." Protesters interrupted the meeting with catcalls against Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon, and shouting "the Likud is spitting on us."
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Chick-Fil-A, Technology and Politics: Student Press Analysis
Glenn Ricketts
Collegiate Press Roundup
Collegiate Journalists Ponder Summer Pursuits, Politics and Popular Culture
Student journalists offer suggestions for summer break, re...
Student press hawks discuss the remembrance of 9/11, class...
Williams Chokes Up
Should bias in higher education be reported?
1. The controversy over the fast food chain Chick-Fil-A's evangelical Christian owners and their views on marriage received some ink over the past week, as an increasing number of undergraduate newspapers continue to publish over the summer months. A columnist writing in the Oklahoma Daily explains why, even though the food is pretty good, he won't be eating there anymore. Similarly, the editor of the UT/Knoxville Daily Beacon notes that, although he was recently very hungry one morning, he decided not to stop at the handy local Chick-Fil-A, and kept on driving. Another activist interviewed in the Pitt News thinks it's important that the chain's customers know that their patronage helps to support ant-gay causes. On a contrasting note, a writer for the USC Daily Gamecock suggests that you shouldn't eat at Chick-Fil-A because the food is just plain bad for you, but commenters take issue. From a somewhat different angle, a guest columnist and Christian evangelical suggests to readers of the U of Georgia's Red and Black that open support for Chick-Fil-A by his coreligionists may be ill-advised, since it could impede their efforts at evangelizing. Meanwhile, the Daily Texan offers a pictorial comment on the controversy, while on a related issue, two former Eagle Scouts deplored the Boy Scouts' recent decision to exclude openly gay members, here and here.
2. The Penn State scandal's aftermath continued to generate commentary, and two writers for the Daily Illini presented opposing views of the sanctions imposed by the NCAA. For one, the NCAA's decision represented the best outcome the circumstances warranted. His colleague, however, argues that the measures missed the mark by a mile, and won't change what really needs changing. The NCAA's punishment of PSU was entirely appropriate as the editors of the Daily Pennsylvanian saw it, and the Michigan Daily noted that the U of M was not interested in accepting any transfers from its chastened gridiron rival in Pennsylvania. And at the Daily Texan, the editors noted that, as another big football school, UT/Austin should carefully consider the consequences when an athletic program morphs into a cult.
3. An increasing number of schools are implementing campus-wide smoking bans, as the Ohio University Post reports will be considered there on recommendation by the school's board of directors. A similar ban is already on the table at neighboring Ohio State, and a news item in The Lantern indicates that the policy faces stiff resistance from students. At the University of Maryland, where a smoking ban has been approved and will become effective soon, the editors of the Diamondback conclude that it is misconceived and unenforceable. And in the Oklahoma Daily, a self-professed nicotine addict says there's no way he won't be defying the ban, as his fellow puffers will likewise do. In The Dartmouth, meanwhile a summer columnist argues that his school's new drinking regulations are also bound to flop. In any case, the editors of the DePaulia in Chicago suggest that the fixation with smoking is misplaced: obesity is a much more serious health issue, among college students and the nation overall.
4. Sustainability and the environment: A writer for the Iowa State Daily thinks it's really great that concern for sustainable energy has seemingly gone global, and he recommends pursuing "green energy" alternatives to fossil fuels as the optimal starting point toward realization of that goal. For a colleague at the MSU State News, the best place to start is locally, as in his own school's plan to end dependency on coal. A staffer for The Dartmouth, on the other hand, makes the case for simultaneously going green and drilling for more oil. They're not at all incompatible, he thinks. A far more ominous opinion comes from an op ed writer at the UNLV Rebel Yell: he thinks that it's probably already too late to avert an environmental catastrophe, and that remarkably few people seem to know or care.
5. The omnipresence of "social media" seems to be on the minds of those who use them. One columnist for the Central Michigan University Life seems troubled by her attachment to the new communications technology, and also acknowledges how hard it would be to put them down. Another at the U of Missouri, Columbia Maneater, wonders if people realize how much of their privacy they're surrendering when they blithely place so much personal information on Facebook or Twitter. It's even more dire in the view of a columnist at the Oklahoma Daily, who thinks that smartphone text messaging is turning us into asocial, inarticulate robots. But not everyone is so negative, and another writer at the Minnesota Daily argues that technology itself is neutral, and its effects will depend on what you decide to make of it. Likewise a colleague at the OSU Lantern, who thinks that the ubiquitous gadgets can be very useful if you're looking for a job.
6. Miscellaneous Politics: Election years bring all sorts of people into the limelight, some of whom don't realize that they've stayed there far too long. A political analyst for the Auburn Plainsman can't believe that the presidential "birthers" are still at it, and wishes they'd take a hike. But at the KSU Collegian, a summer staffer sees Massachusetts GOP Senator Scott Brown as a genuine political moderate, and wishes there were more like him, while a colleague at the Daily Texan endorses the type of Democrat he'd like to see elected to the Senate. Meanwhile, a one-time editor of the Columbia Spectator returns to correct the misuse of one of his columns, which he contends was used by a present-day blogger to smear President Obama. And if you want to fix the economy, a staff writer for The Dartmouth suggests that present-day politicians all around could learn a few things form President Calvin Coolidge.
7. Tragic as the recent mass shootings in a Colorado theater were, an op ed writer for the Iowa State Daily is dismayed by the opportunistic lawsuits already being filed against the management by patrons who suffered no injuries. At the Daily Nebraskan, the editors believe that the frenzied media coverage surrounding the incident focused excessively on the accused shooter. Finally, a columnist for the Oklahoma Daily argues that the enactment of stricter gun laws, now so widely demanded, would have no effect on anyone determined to obtain weapons and commit crimes.


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Q: Does "Oracle Express 11gR2" installation can mess a Win7 system that run an oracle Application? As in title, I want to install "Oracle Express 11gR2" on a Win7 machine that run Opera PMS Sotware (pms for Hotel Management) via Internet explorer.
I want to write a Python script that will use cx_oracle module.
I tryed first with "instant client" : I put its PATH in windows environnement and follows tutoriel, but i still have an import error with cx_oracle module... or an error that tell me there is no oracle application on the computer...
It seems i have to install the Oracle express instead of using the "instant client".
But first, i must be sure there will be no dependancies mixing up and  messing the system...
Can i do that blindly ? I can give further info if needed
Thanks

A: I guess Win7 machine is only an Opera PMS client. Opera PMS client machines don't depend on TNS to connect to Opera PMS Oracle Database. As you mentioned it connects over http/s.
Having an Oracle DB in the machine wouldn't harm anything on there. In fact I am doing the same on my environment.

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Hungry even though you ate dinner just an hour ago? Your body naturally increases cravings for sweet, salty, and carb-rich foods around 8 p.m., says a new study in the journal Obesity.
Over the course of 13 days, healthy adults recorded their hunger levels while researchers kept them on a calorie-controlled diet. By the end of the laboratory stay, the researchers found that appetite—and a hankering for calorie-dense foods—dips lowest at 8 a.m. and peaks 12 hours later.
Your body's central circadian pacemaker—which serves as an internal clock—may be spiking your appetite for loaded foods to prepare your body for its overnight fast, says study author Steven Shea, Ph.D., an associate physiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
The trick is giving your body the food it needs for an 8-hour hibernation without gaining the belly of a bear. If you're still hungry before you hit the sack, try hummus. It's got the perfect balance of protein, fiber, and healthy fat; it'll fill you up; and it's loaded with L-tryptophan, the sleep-inducing amino acid. Here's how to whip up your own homemade hummus.


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News / Our Obsessions / True Crime
by: Aurora Amidon
Wellness group or sex trafficking cult? The FBI investigate 'One Taste'
In 2001, Californian Nicole Daedone founded a group called OneTaste, which offered hands-on orgasm "training" for women looking to explore their sexuality or heal from sexual trauma.
In a new BBC series titled The Orgasm Cult, journalist Nastaran Tavakoli-Far takes a closer look at the group, and suggests it might have had a darker side to it. Could OneTaste have been a sex cult disguised as a healing center? Let's take a look.
OneTaste exposed
In The Orgasm Cult, Tavakoli-Far describes the OneTaste's process: "It involves a woman undressing from the waist down, lying on a nest of pillows, and having her clitoris stroked, usually by a man, very precisely on the upper left-hand quadrant, the so-called 'one o'clock spot," she explains. "A timer goes off after 15 minutes."
OneTaste was subject to scrutiny ever since 2018, when Bloomberg News published an exposé on the group. The exposé followed the account of a woman named Michal, who was a member of the group for a while.
Bloomberg News explained Mical's situation: "She was also $20,000 in debt from buying [OneTaste's] classes. She was married during a two-week, $36,000-a-person retreat called the Nicole Daedone Intensive. By the time she & her husband left OneTaste a few months later, they'd spent more than $150,000."
"'The deeper I went, the more courses I did, the more I worked for them, the closer I got to Nicole. . . I knew I was doing something that later would be very difficult to unravel,' she says, 'I knew I was losing control. In OneTaste, I'd done that again and again and again.'"
Was OneTaste a pyramid scheme?
According to ex-staffers, many students of OneTaste allegedly signed up to work as salespeople, helping promote workshops, retreats, and programs with exorbitantly high price tags. Customers were paying $499 for a weekend course, $4,000 for a retreat, $12,000 for the coaching program, and $60,000 for an all-inclusive option.
Although the prices seem out of control, the real cause for concern came from allegations from ex-staffers, who told Bloomberg they were forced to have sex with potential clients to get them to sign up for these programs. Sales methods were predatory, they said. They knew they were putting people in a deep dark pit of debt.
Some former members referred to the company as a "kind of prostitution ring" that expoited victims of trauma. Ex-staffers also claimed they were told to flirt and have sex with customers to solidify sales. The pressure was also reportedly high to get people to sign up for these programs – former employees cited commission-only wages as a cause. "Employees were expected to make OneTaste their entire lives," reported Bloomberg.
The FBI investigation
Shortly after this report, the FBI opened an investigation into this group. Tavakoli-Far commented on the ongoing investigation: "The FBI is now making inquiries about OneTaste's activities over allegations including sex trafficking, prostitution, and violations of labor law."
Shortly after these allegations were made, OneTaste stopped running classes. Hmm. Interesting timing. Not only that, but their website, OneTaste.us, has since been disconnected, along with their phone number.
OneTaste's response
Daedone hasn't yet commented on the exposé , but a company rep denied any wrongdoing. "Any allegations of abusive practices are completely false," the rep told the Daily Mail. "OneTaste was an organization that helped individuals increase health, happiness and connection through methods combining mindfulness and sexuality."
The rep continued: "More than 300,000 people practice Orgasmic Meditation worldwide. Many have experienced profound healing and transformation."
In addition, back when Bloomberg originally released their findings, the company also denied any sketchy behavior, saying "We never asked anyone as part of a sale to have sex with customers. . . it's a false and outrageous allegation that insults both us and our customers."
In an interview with Gwyneth Paltrow, Daedone insisted the group was well-intentioned & wholesome. Daedone explained she was first introduced to orgasmic meditation by a Buddhist monk and began officially teaching it in 2001. In the same interview, Daedone also claimed it improves metabolism, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and brain chemistry.
At its peak, OneTaste had 150 employees in nine cities and targeted Silicon Valley's rich.
Though the investigation is still ongoing, it's not looking great for the company. One member reflected on their time at OneTaste: "I feel really disgusted that I put myself through that. I felt so much more confused about sex and the boundaries of my body, even though that's what they say it helps you cultivate."
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Q: xml file replace awk I need to replace TASKTYPE value just for JOBNAME="NSVN1QU1"
I use this:
awk -v jobname="NSVN1QU1" -v tasktype="vvvvvv" '$0 ~ "JOBNAME`enter code here`=\"" jobname "\"" { sub(/TASKTYPE="[^"]*"/, "TASKTYPE=\"" tasktype "\"") } 1' "$out" > "$tmp"

Input data:
<JOB
    JOBNAME="NSVN1QU1"
    SYSDB="0"
    TASKTYPE="Command"
    USE_INSTREAM_JCL="N"
    WEEKDAYS="1,2,3,4,5,6">
    <ON AND_OR="A" CODE="NOTOK" STMT="*">
        <DOCOND NAME="ZGIF00P01NSVN1QU1-KO" ODATE="ODAT" SIGN="+"/>
    </ON>
</JOB>
<JOB
    JOBNAME="NSVN1999"
    SYSDB="0"
    TASKTYPE="Dummy"
    USE_INSTREAM_JCL="N"
    <INCOND AND_OR="A" NAME="ZGIF00P01NSVN1000-OK" ODATE="ODAT"/>
    <OUTCOND NAME="ZGIF00P01NSVN1999-OK" ODATE="ODAT" SIGN="+"/>
    <QUANTITATIVE NAME="QR-GIF00P000" ONFAIL="R" ONOK="R" QUANT="1"/>
</JOB>
<JOB
    JOBNAME="NSVN1000"
    SYSDB="0"
    TASKTYPE="Dummy"
    USE_INSTREAM_JCL="N">
    <INCOND AND_OR="A" NAME="ZGIF00P01NSAV1999-OK" ODATE="ODAT"/>
    <OUTCOND NAME="ZGIF00P01NSVN1000-OK" ODATE="ODAT" SIGN="+"/>
    <QUANTITATIVE NAME="QR-GIF00P000" ONFAIL="R" ONOK="R" QUANT="1"/>
</JOB>

A: Under the assumption that the input data is valid XML, use a proper XML-parsing tool instead of awk for this. Handling XML with awk will result in scripts that break down when the XML format is changed in benign ways, such as inserted newlines or changed order of attributes. Nobody expects their XML-handling tools to break down when such changes occur, and therefore it is always better to handle XML with tools that are written for that purpose.
For example, with xmlstarlet you could simply write:
xmlstarlet ed -u '//JOB[@JOBNAME="NSVN1QU1"]/@TASKTYPE' -v 'vvvvvv' file.xml

Here //JOB[@JOBNAME="NSVN1QU1"]/@TASKTYPE is an XPath expression selecting the @TASKTYPE attribute of a JOB node whose JOBNAME attribute is NSVN1QU1. The command updates the value of that attribute to the given value vvvvvv.
Addendum: Another, somewhat more complicated way that will work with every XSLT processor (in the event that xmlstarlet is not available for some reason) is to use the following stylesheet:
<xsl:stylesheet version="1.0" xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform">
  <xsl:template match="node()|@*">
    <xsl:copy>
      <xsl:apply-templates select="node()|@*"/>
    </xsl:copy>
  </xsl:template>

  <xsl:template match="//JOB[@JOBNAME='NSVN1QU1']/@TASKTYPE">
    <xsl:attribute name="TASKTYPE">
      <xsl:value-of select="'vvvvvv'"/>
    </xsl:attribute>
  </xsl:template>
</xsl:stylesheet>

Put that in a file, say transform.xsl, and use any XSLT processor to do the transformation. For example:
xsltproc transform.xsl filename.xml

or
xalan -xsl transform.xsl -in filename.xml

For other utilities, consult their respective man pages.
The way this works is that the
  <xsl:template match="node()|@*">
    <xsl:copy>
      <xsl:apply-templates select="node()|@*"/>
    </xsl:copy>
  </xsl:template>

bit copies the input as it is given unless there's a matching template declared (in which case the template is applied), and the
  <xsl:template match="//JOB[@JOBNAME='NSVN1QU1']/@TASKTYPE">
    <xsl:attribute name="TASKTYPE">
      <xsl:value-of select="'vvvvvv'"/>
    </xsl:attribute>
  </xsl:template>

template does the same transformation as before under the same conditions as before.


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Allen B - Do You Believe
Staff Writer July 03, 2021
Allen B serves up impressive mix of sounds and styles on mysterious new album 'Gypsy King'
SAN DIEGO, CA – When most people think about gypsies, there's an element of mystery often involved. They're nomads with a culture deeply rooted in spirituality and often wander the world seeking new adventures and experiences. They're eclectic, and present an outward appearance that's influenced by many different people groups from around the world.
That's a great way to describe the new EP from West Coast artist Allen B. "Gypsy King" is a six-song project that gives listeners a little taste of everything he has to offer as an entertainer. From Hip-hop to R&B to Dancehall to EDM to Jazz to Funk … and everything in between … this is an EP that is sure to please any music lover out there. It's a project that pulls from his many different life experiences and influences – from growing up in New Orleans to traveling the world through his years of service with the U.S. Navy. The West Coast funk and hip-hop flavor contributed to the jazzy taste he developed as a kid in New Orleans, and blends together with the affinity he developed for keys and synth sounds while stations overseas. All of these things come together into his music for a truly original sound.
The first track on the project is "AI Technology." It's a song that both addresses what's going on in the world today with the over-saturation of technology, and what this could lead to in the future. "AI Technology" is interconnected through all aspects of life and business, Allen B said.
"If you look back 20 or 30 years ago, the cell phone was the biggest thing popping, and they were huge," Allen B said. "Now everything is inter-connected – from Siri to street lights to Amber Alerts and all the ways everything is interconnected through finances. This song explores the benefits and potential dangers of living in that kind of a technology-driven world."
Allen B follows that up with "Road Rage," and aggressive song with a catchy hook and a lot of energy that was inspired from a moment he had on the freeway in Southern California – a place notorious for it's bumper-to-bumper traffic and high rates of road rage-induced violence.
The third track is "Do You Believe?" which Allen B said is the standout single from the project and has been getting some major attention from fans all over the world, especially throughout Europe. He calls it an old-school funk song that channels his inner Ray Charles. It was born from a moment of introspection when he began to wonder just how much he could believe the things people around him were telling him – even including friends and family.
"Do you believe what you see?" he asks in the song. "The truth is not what it seems to be when people tell you. There are always two sides to every story. Are people doing the research to find out the truth of what people are telling them – whether that's through the media or even what friends say as fact? The truth can be skewed."
Allen B said "Do You Believe?" has been especially popular among younger demographics, and he's excited to see how it introduces a whole new generation of music-lovers to his unique brand of music.
He follows this up with "Zena's Moon" and "Dance Hall King." The first is a catchy song about different strands of marijuana, while the latter is an EDM/Dancehall mix that has a great vibe and could easily be heard in clubs all around the world.
He finishes the project with "Bitcoin," which is an exploration and quasi-indictment of people's ignorance when it comes to the future currency of the world. It's a song that demonstrates Allen B's desire to use music to initiate dialogue around key issues, while also entertaining the masses with groovy sounds.
"I'm trying to leave behind a message," Allen B said. "You can make good sounds and rhythms and sometimes words aren't needed. But sometimes words really are needed to make good songs. My slogan is 'Music with no limits.' I don't have to make music the way people tell you that you should do it. That's why I try to incorporate different elements with different styles, and I know people will understand what I'm trying to accomplish. And through it all I intend to show them that I'm leaving a message behind in a variety of different ways. You can dance and have a good time, but you also get little nuggets of what it takes to get through life in this world today."
To listen to Allen B's music, or to follow him on social media, please visit the following links:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5vu6wd2DHT38siNBbZ1s25?si=0zeCz4btTleaJc8_6stYoQ&dl_branch=1
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/allen-b/1537833869
https://twitter.com/aemusiqllc
https://music.youtube.com/channel/UClhjgQvZC1sCkC82bheoCOQ
https://soundcloud.com/aemusiq
https://unitedmasters.com/allen-b
Instagram: @allenbmusic504
TikTok: @allenbmusic
www.allenbmusic.com


CoastEcoTimber pride themselves on sourcing stunning, unique wood. Ethically.
Using a method known as Underwater logging, meaning that timber is collected without harming the beauty and landscape of South America.
Not only that, CEO Alana Husby strongly believes in giving back to the local economy and community of Panama, ensuring a percentage of each sale goes back to supporting these causes.
They came to us to create a brochure that encompassed both their values and the beauty of their products.
Dividing sections to display the process of extraction right through to the final products, including furniture, flooring and architecture.
Aimed mostly at the business to business market, CoastEco attracts the eco-conscious architects and interior designers to invest in the CoastEco story.


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Q: Using a modified non-proprietary battery for CPAP My apologies if this isn't the correct place for this question. I am not familiar enough with some of these concepts to move forward on this without bouncing the ideas off of some more experienced people.
I have this CPAP (medical device for sleeping): https://mytranscend.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/103347-rev-l.pdf
They sell a battery for this that costs more than I'd prefer to pay, and can only be used for operating this CPAP. I was hoping to gain some versatility and save some money with a non-proprietary battery for this.
This is all on pg. 34 of the above link. The AC adapter for the CPAP is rated for an output of 18 VDC, 1.67 Amp, and the batteries are rated for an output of 14.4 VDC; at least this is how I interpret the manual. Can I power this CPAP with something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Poweradd-Pilot-Pro2-Notebooks-Smartphones/dp/B015OAJFOC/ref=pd_sbs_107_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B015OAJFOC&pd_rd_r=SZEFWNV0SN48T70QDKDZ&pd_rd_w=Q7LzD&pd_rd_wg=vYYR3&psc=1&refRID=SZEFWNV0SN48T70QDKDZ? I don't think this battery has the right connector, but I thought I could create an inline adapter that will connect one of the existing battery connectors to the connector type on my CPAP. My DC barrel connector has (roughly) a 6 mm outer diameter, a 4.33 mm inner diameter, is roughly 9.9 mm long, and has a pin on the inside of the cylinder that I can't reach to measure with my calipers. After a little bit of research, I think it might be an EIAJ-05 connector.
With my lack of knowledge in this area, here are some of the questions that I could use some help with addressing:

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*With a power cord that outputs 18 VDC, 1.67 A, and a battery that outputs 14.4 VDC, will one of the native settings on this battery (5V/9V/12V/16V/19V/20V) power this CPAP if I can create a working inline adapter?

*If none of the native settings are a good idea, can I add power diodes to my inline adapter to drop the voltage down to an acceptable amount?

*Provided I can find the correct connector for my CPAP, are there any flaws in the plan to build a small inline adapter to connect one of the existing battery connectors to my CPAP's connector?

*Am I overlooking anything with this idea as a result of my inexperience and lack of knowledge?

A: A CPAP is a Med device, and therefore the Batt used for backup is rated as such.  FDA approval governs Medical equipment for health reasons.  A Back-up Batt for a CPAP must remain @ 92% rated voltage for approx 6 hours,  your example Batt would not hold this constant drain.  I am a 20 year CPAP user, Elec Eng Tech, retired.


⚙ D7375 scn_gen : Must have take shot on first time.
scn_gen : Must have take shot on first time.
Authored by jsuya on Nov 28 2018, 2:59 AM.
Scenarios must start with a shot.
We should save the initial state before first event are run.
That way we can catch the first event change.


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#BlogTour #BookReview
How Not to be a Bride by Portia MacIntosh
@PortiaMacIntosh @HQDigitalUK
categories: Blog Tour, Book Review, Contemporary Romance, 9/10
Title: How Not to be a Bride
Author: Portia MacIntosh
Published by HQ Digital on October 17, 2017
Source: HQ Digital, NetGalley
Book Rating: 9/10
Definitely, maybe…yes?
Mia Valentina gave up her high-flying life in LA to move back to Kent over four years ago. But it turns out that life in the slow lane isn't all it's cracked up to be!
So when her boyfriend Leo proposes, she says yes, hoping it will bring some much needed sparkle back into her life. The trouble is, Mia never wanted a big white wedding, just the happy ever after…
The laugh-out-loud, uplifting new book from Portia MacIntosh, author of It's Not You, It's Them. Perfect for fans of Rosie Blake and Sophie Kinsella.
Heartwarming, amusing, and positively enchanting!
How Not to be a Bride is a lighthearted rom-com full of heart and humour that reminds us that life is often full of pressures, challenges, misunderstandings, and surprises and sometimes all we need to do to find happiness is communicate, compromise and find balance.
The writing is crisp and witty. The characters are flawed, lovable, funny and sincere. And the plot sweeps you away into the lives of Mia and Leo as they learn the importance of being true to one's self, family, friendship, trust, acceptance, and unconditional love.
Once again, MacIntosh has written a novel that I truly adore. How Not to be a Bride is wonderfully entertaining, enjoyable and has a storyline that will make you laugh, smile and most definitely leave you wanting more.
If you haven't had a chance to read my reviews for Portia MacIntosh's other novels, The Accidental Honeymoon, It's Not You, It's Them, or Truth or Date, you can check them out here:
This book is available now.
Pick up a copy from your favourite retailer or from the following links.
Thank you to Portia MacIntosh and HQ Digital for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
About Portia MacIntosh
Portia MacIntosh has been 'making stuff up' for as long as she can remember - or so she says. Whether it was blaming her siblings for that broken vase when she was growing up, blagging her way backstage during her rock chick phase or, most recently, whatever justification she can fabricate to explain away those lunchtime cocktails, Portia just loves telling tales. After years working as a music journalist, Portia decided it was time to use her powers for good and started writing novels. Taking inspiration from her experiences on tour with bands, the real struggle of dating in your twenties and just trying to survive as an adult human female generally, Portia writes about what it's really like for women who don't find this life stuff as easy as it seems.
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Wonderful review! I should really read this when I have a craving for a light-hearted read!


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Ranking All Of Robbie Keane's Key Late Goals For Ireland
Robbie Keane is one of the most prolific international goalscorers of all time. Notching a remarkable 68 goals in 148 international caps, he had no shortage of memorable moments in an Ireland jersey.
That included plenty of dramatic moments late in games, when Keane was usually the man to pop up when Ireland needed a goal.
We have ranked all his most important late goals at international level, judging them based on a couple of criteria. Firstly we looked at the quality of the goal itself, then we also took into account the importance of the game.
Here's what we came up with.
10. Ireland 3-2 Czech Republic (23/2/00) - 87th minute winner
A game so insignificant that we couldn't find any highlights of it, this friendly fixture did provide Keane's first late winner for his country.
We had to put it last considering the occasion and lack of footage, but The Guardian describes a scrappy late winner from the striker in their match report:
Finally the pressure tells as one more corner from the right, taken by McAteer is met by Ian Harte and the ball falls to Robbie Keane five yards out and it doesn't matter how bad a night he's having - he doesn't miss chances like this.
The least significant of the bunch.
9. Estonia 0-4 Ireland (11/11/11) - A 90th minute penalty to seal our Euros spot
This game was no doubt a huge occasion for Ireland, but by the time Keane stepped up to take a late penalty, our spot at Euro 2012 had all but been secured.
Ireland ran out comfortable 4-0 winners in Tallinn, with a 1-1 draw in the second leg ensuring smooth passage through to the finals.
The fact that his goal came from the spot kick and with the game already won means it ranks fairly low here, although Keane did score the third goal of the game as well.
8. Kazakhstan 1-2 Ireland (7/9/12) - 89th minute penalty starts late comeback
This was almost one of the most embarrassing results in Ireland's history, entering the final moments trailing 1-0.
Keane won the penalty himself, standing up to convert it in the 89th minute. Kevin Doyle would go on to snatch a dramatic winner deep into injury time.
Unfortunately, this would be the start of a disastrous campaign for Ireland. They would end up finishing fourth in their group, with Giovanni Trapattoni losing his job with two fixtures still to play.
7. Cyprus 1-2 Ireland (5/9/09) - 83rd minute winner
Ireland had recent demons against Cyprus during this period, having suffered that embarrassing 5-2 defeat a three years previous, as well as a draw against them in the same campaign.
Keane had scored an early winner in a nervy game at Croke Park in the home fixture in this campaign, a trick he would repeat in Cyprus.
He produced a decent header to beat a stranded goalkeeper, with the extra two points he provided in this one helping to put Ireland on their way to the World Cup play-offs.
6. Ireland 1-1 Turkey - Gives Ireland a 79th minute lead in Euro 2000 play-off
This goal looked to be far more significant at the time, with Keane's goal giving Ireland a massive lead in the tie.
Unfortunately the Turks would equalise a few minutes later, with a 0-0 draw in the second leg ensuring they would progress to Euro 2000 on away goals.
Still, this was a fantastic goal on a big occasion from Robbie Keane.
5. Ireland 2-1 Czech Republic (31/3/04) - Stoppage time winner ends the Czech's remarkable unbeaten run
This friendly from March of 2004 seems is fairly insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but it ranks highly on our list for a couple of reasons.
First of all, the late goal from Keane was sublime. His movement is incredible, reacting quickest to a loose ball in the penalty. The finish from such a tight angle certainly wasn't bad either.
Secondly, this ended a remarkable 20-game unbeaten run for the Czechs, one that stretched all the way back to November of 2001. This was one of the top teams in the world of the time, one that probably should have won Euro 2004 a few months later.
4. Ireland 2-1 Georgia (11/2/09) - Two late strikes give Ireland qualifying momentum
Keane struck twice in the space of a few minutes in this one, following up his penalty with a stunning diving header in the 78th minute. The header was a brilliant piece of finishing, outmuscling the defender before guiding the ball into the bottom corner.
This game also came at a crucial stage in that qualifying campaign. Had Ireland failed to win, it is unlikely they would have secured second place in the group.
All in all, two important goals.
3. Spain 1-1 Ireland (16/6/02) - Stoppage time penalty brings us to World Cup extra time
Now we are getting into the big hitters.
Ireland never should have needed a late equaliser in this game, having largely outplayed the Spanish for the majority of the contest. Ian Harte missed a penalty just after the hour mark and it seemed like it wasn't going to be our day.
When Fernando Hierro nearly tore the shirt of Niall Quinn's back in injury time, Keane stepped up to take the penalty. He was the coolest man in the stadium.
Unfortunately, Ireland would go on to lose the game on penalties. Still, you won't score goals on many bigger occasions than this one.
2. Italy 1-1 Ireland (1/4/09) - 88th minute equaliser boosts World Cup hopes
Ireland entered this game knowing that a defeat would all but end their hopes of topping their World Cup qualifying group. It was also significant in that Giovanni Trapattoni was managing against his home nation for the first time.
This Italy team had won the World Cup less than three years previous, and also lost to eventual Euro 2008 winners Spain on penalties the previous summer.
They took the lead in the first half in Bari, but Keane's equaliser late on secured a point for Ireland. It was also a cracking finish, even if Noel hunt maintains that he got the final touch.
#OnThisDay in 2009 Robbie Keane scored a last-gasp equaliser away to Italy! #COYBIGhttps://t.co/yy7GKuMMBm
— FAIreland ⚽🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) April 1, 2016
1. Germany 1-1 Ireland (5/6/02) - A last gasp stunner gets a point against the Germans
There was only ever going to be one winner. Today marks the 18th anniversary of that famous goal against the Germans and it still lives fresh in the memory.
Not only was it arguably the most important goal on this list, but it's also the best. Niall Quinn's header is fantastic, but Keane's movement and finish on the run is on another level.
The whole country couldn't believe what they had just witnessed, including Mick McCarthy. This goal also ensured a win in Ireland's final group game would assure passage into the knockout stages, taking the pressure somewhat off for the game against Saudi Arabia.
This was Keane's finest moment in an Ireland jersey.
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Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks Betting Odds & Game Analysis | December 12
In a contest featuring one of the hottest squads in the NBA, the Milwaukee Bucks (17-10, 8-2 in their last 10) face the New York Knicks (12-14) at Madison Square Garden on December 12, 2021. The Bucks are favorites by 4.5 points. The matchup's over/under is set at 217.
Today, we are looking at the NBA matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks in which the Bucks are currently the clear pick among bettors at regulated sportsbooks to claim victory.
Milwaukee Vs. New York Moneyline Betting Action
Bucks vs Knicks Moneyline Action
Bet %
Stake %
So far this season, Milwaukee has compiled an 11-16-0 record against the spread.
The Bucks have a 7-10 record against the spread this season when favored by 4.5 points or more.
A total of 11 of Milwaukee's 27 games with a set total have hit the over (40.7%).
This season, 15 of Milwaukee's 27 games have gone over Sunday's over/under of 217 points.
On average, the Bucks have seen a 219.9 over/under in their games this season, 2.9 more points than the over/under in this contest.
The Bucks have compiled a 16-6 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 72.7% of those games).
Milwaukee has a 12-4 record (winning 75% of its games) when playing as a moneyline favorite of -194 or shorter.
The Bucks have a 66.0% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 27.6 PTS, 11.8 REB, 5.7 AST, 1.1 STL, 1.7 BLK, 53.4 FG%, 29.5 3PT% (28-for-95)
Bobby Portis: 15.4 PTS, 9 REB, 1.1 BLK, 47.2 FG%, 40.6 3PT% (41-for-101)
Khris Middleton: 18.2 PTS, 5.1 AST, 1.1 STL, 41.1 FG%, 35.3 3PT% (42-for-119)
Bucks Injuries: Donte DiVincenzo: Out (Foot), Wesley Matthews: Out (Health and Safety Protocols), Semi Ojeleye: Out (Calf), Brook Lopez: Out (Back), George Hill: Day To Day (Knee)
Knicks stats and betting info
Betting trends for New York
Milwaukee has an 11-16-0 record against the spread this season.
The Bucks are 7-10 against the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
Milwaukee games have gone over the point total in 11 out of 27 opportunities (40.7%).
In New York's 26 games this season, nine have finished with more combined scoring than Sunday's total of 217.
The over/under for this game is 3.7 points more than the average over/under in Knicks' games this season (213.3 points).
The Knicks have been underdogs in nine games this season and won three (33.3%) of those contests.
New York has a record of 1-3 in games where oddsmakers have them as underdogs of at least +164 on the moneyline.
The Knicks have a 37.9% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
Key players for New York
Julius Randle: 19.5 PTS, 10.0 REB, 5.2 AST, 43.0 FG%, 33.1 3PT% (45-for-136)
RJ Barrett: 15.1 PTS, 40.2 FG%, 35.3 3PT% (47-for-133)
Alec Burks: 11.3 PTS, 1.2 STL, 40.4 FG%, 41.5 3PT% (51-for-123)
Derrick Rose: 12.1 PTS, 44.9 FG%, 39.5 3PT% (32-for-81)
Evan Fournier: 12.7 PTS, 41.2 FG%, 38.6 3PT% (66-for-171)
Knicks Injuries: Obi Toppin: Out (Health and Safety Protocols)
Pick for Bucks vs. Knicks
Our in-depth games analysis combined with the betting split data provided by regulated betting sites favors the Bucks to win over the Knicks.


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Lucasfilm Reportedly Discussing R-Rated Star Wars Shows For Hulu
When Disney announced that their plan was to make original content for their streaming service a priority, everyone instantly knew this meant we were about to be swamped with projects set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and a galaxy far, far away. Lo and behold, by the time the recent Investor Day drew to a close, there were ten live-action shows, two animated spinoffs and a holiday special for the MCU all confirmed and set to arrive by the end of 2023.
As for Star Wars, the franchise's resurgence on the small screen that's seen The Mandalorian massively overcompensate for the disappointment over The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker has resulted in The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka and Rangers of the New Republic all occupying the same timeline, Andor being a prequel to a prequel, Obi-Wan set between Episodes III and IV, while Lando will presumably span decades so that Donald Glover and Billy Dee Williams can both return and Leslye Headland's The Acolyte is heading back to the High Republic era. Not to mention that the animated universe expands with The Bad Batch.
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That's a hefty lineup coming to Disney Plus over the next several years, but insider Daniel Richtman has now claimed that Lucasfilm is discussing the idea of R-rated Star Wars shows being developed for Hulu. He offers no further details to back up what sounds like a patently crazy statement when you hear it, and the first and most obvious question would be why?
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At no point in the history of Star Wars has there ever been any need for the movies or TV shows to be R-rated, and the idea sounds as far-fetched as it does unnecessary. The heightened sci-fi action with lasers and lightsabers largely negates the need for graphic violence, and unless they plan on having Darth Vader saying 'I find your lack of faith to be a f*cking pain in the ass' for a laugh, then profanity would be equally pointless. That being said, Richtman tends to have a strong track record when it comes to scoops, so you never know, this just might happen.
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• Reservations received after the Celebration room block is full or after Tuesday, April 2, 2019 will be accepted on an availability basis.
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N.J. weather is weird. Here's why this winter storm was so tough to track.
It was raining in Wildwood. It was snowing in Morristown. And Trenton was getting freezing rain.
Three different towns, all in the same small state. But each was getting hit with different types of precipitation from the same winter storm system at the same time Tuesday morning.
Is New Jersey just a wacky weather venue, with its diverse topography, or is this an erratic storm system?
Forecasters say it's a little bit of both, but with this particular weather event it's more about the storm than the landscape. It's been a very complicated one to predict with precision because of the slight temperature variations at different layers of the atmosphere.
"With some storms, you get all rain or all snow," said Patrick O'Hara, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service's regional forecast office in New Jersey. "This one was particularly tricky," because of the temperature fluctuations.
Basically, there was a clash between cold air pushing down from a high pressure system up in eastern Canada, and warm air drifting in from two low pressure systems south and west of New Jersey.
Which is why we're seeing mostly rain in areas south of Interstate 195 today, including Wildwood down in Cape May County.
In the northern third of New Jersey, it's just the opposite. So far today, temperatures there have been below the freezing mark way up in the atmosphere and also below freezing down near the ground, Reale said. The result: Snow.
Many areas of Central Jersey are sandwiched in the middle of this atmospheric battle, with temperatures hovering near 32 degrees at the surface and "bouncing back and forth between freezing and above freezing" a few thousand feet up in the sky, Reale said.
As a result, places like Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset have been getting a combination of snow, sleet and freezing rain Tuesday morning.


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