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Home News SPECIAL REPORT: Wilton Real Estate Market Update — Is The Boom Now Bust?
SPECIAL REPORT: Wilton Real Estate Market Update — Is The Boom Now Bust?
The property market boom that began early in the COVID-19 pandemic continued at a breakneck pace in Wilton as of the summer of 2022.
However, as summer trading ended, good morning wilton We take a closer look at how the Wilton real estate market, both residential and commercial, has fared this year and what some local experts are currently observing.
Main indicators
During the first three quarters of the year (January to September 2022), the Wilton single-family home market was characterized by low inventory and high prices. According to our analysis, SmartMLS data:
Inventory is low. There were 263 new listings for single-family homes, down nearly 30% from the 371 new listings for the same period in 2021.
The property moved very quickly. Single-family homes averaged 45 days (listing date to contract) in the market compared to 64 days in the same period in 2021, down 30%.
Prices soared sharply. Median single-family home prices rose significantly (+14%) from $935,000 in 2021 to $1,068,000 in 2022, with sales prices averaging 7% higher than list prices.
qualitative view
For insights on these market dynamics, visit GMW reached out to Tracy Armstrongreal estate agent Berkshire Hathaway Home ServiceWilton officeArmstrong has lived in Wilton for 23 years, 21 of them as a real estate agent.
She believes low inventory is an important part of the story.
"Since the pandemic began, we have been dealing with inventory shortages," said Armstrong. "We had all this extra [inventory] And all the houses were no longer sitting [unsold]. Those who have been waiting [sell] Putting their house on the market, they sold it. "
"Currently, our inventory is still very low," said Armstrong.
In fact at the moment November 13thWilton had only 35 active listings (31 single-family homes and four condos), compared to pre-pandemic levels of more than 150 listings.
In addition to low inventories, rising interest rates have proven to be a key factor in the market. After four rate hikes federal reserve Mortgage interest rates have risen above 7% this year.
"We still have a very hot market. [inventory] A buyer is still being sought and the home is still for sale. But if interest rates rise, things change," Armstrong said.
"There are people who have been discounted from the market," Armstrong explained.
Potential buyers were dealing not only with price hikes from bidding wars, but also lower affordability due to higher mortgage rates.
These dynamics are especially difficult for first-time buyers, Armstrong said. Housing that was affordable to them last year may be out of reach now, given the double hit of rising interest rates on top of higher house prices this year.
Armstrong believes that building inventory will be key to bringing these buyers back into the market. She believes that many of them are "taking a break" from searching instead of giving up entirely.
"I think the buyers who lowered their prices are probably ready to go back to that once the market starts to stabilize," she said. It has to be built."
Armstrong's view is that prices aren't expected to fall sharply, aided by the current low inventories, but are more likely to "stabilize" from the heated bidding wars seen last month. .
"There are price cuts on some homes. [but] We've also seen some multiple offer situations — not as many, but they still happen. "
Homes that offer something unique and special continue to fetch high prices, Armstrong said.
"Because of the charm, the character, the demand for a particular location, they tend to cost a little more than expected compared to some other homes," Armstrong said of the same perceived value or turnkey terms. He said he may not have it.
More than seasonal changes
While we expect a seasonal slowdown as the summer market ends and the holiday season approaches, Armstrong is noticing another shift.
"I wouldn't call it quiet," said Armstrong. "It doesn't mean nothing is happening, but it is definitely changing little by little and people are becoming more cautious."
"The timing is now in the fourth quarter and it usually starts to boil down," she said. I'm not in that much of a hurry."
"As is often the case at this time of year, I think so too. [buyers] In particular, businesses that don't have the means to pay cash or pay a significant down payment are a little more cautious," Armstrong said. "Money is more expensive and people are getting a little more cautious."
The prudence Armstrong sees isn't just for buyers.
"There aren't that many homes on the market, and part of that is the season. [but] I also think there are a lot of potential sellers who might want to sell their homes but don't know where to go," Armstrong continued. "The rental market is hot. There are people who want to move but are hesitant."
If 'attention' is the prevailing mood in the housing market, 'redevelopment' is the operative word on the commercial side.
The redevelopment of outdated office spaces into multi-family residential (or mixed-use) developments is one element of the commercial market that is currently generating a lot of buzz at Wilton.
For insights on the commercial real estate market, visit good morning wilton reached out to Jeff KaplanVice President of Investment Sales true commercial real estateA resident of Wilton since 2006, Kaplan has been active in many of Wilton's projects. Wilton Heights approved project 300 Danbury Road Potential multifamily development 19 Cannon Road.
On track for change
Kaplan believes Wilton is poised to make a much needed change in the market for office, retail space and multifamily developments.
"Big picture? I think it's Wilton. [commercial] The market is very well on its way to change," Kaplan said. "It's a long-needed change and it's happening now."
One "tipping point" Kaplan emphasized is the shift away from large corporate offices. This is a trend that started before the COVID-19 pandemic, but has accelerated rapidly since 2020.
"The office market is in decline and will continue to do so," said Kaplan.
By some estimates, vacancy in Wilton's offices has reached 50%, and several notable companies have left in recent months.Those departures include Tornalong-time tenants of Kymcoof river road. complex (already Considering redevelopment) was moved to Merit 7 complicated; Beiersdorfhas left its 46,000 square foot office at: 45 Danbury Roadfor the new headquarters of Stanford; and multiple tenants 20 Westport Road.in Wilton Woods Over 300,000 square feet of office complex. of empty space.
as preferred by employers ASML, blue buffalo When Melissa and Doug (The destination is 10 Westport Road Wilton Woods Complex) still has extra office space that is unlikely to be filled if it chooses to continue to be located here.
"oryou are huge and beautiful [properties] Kaplan gave several examples. "Owners of these properties are suffering. You can't make money anymore if you own half-empty buildings."
"These buildings can no longer survive in today's economy," said Kaplan.
reason for optimism
Despite this, Kaplan is optimistic about Wilton's commercial market. Danbury StreetOr near the train station.
"Wilton has one thing that no other town around us has: Route 7. Wilton also has two train stations," Kaplan said. "It sets the stage for tremendous opportunity for the town to thrive."
"we please do not There are places where people live that are not single-family homes. "
Kaplan said the town needs more types of housing and a wider resident base before it can support more retail stores and restaurants.Indeed, Wilton's Conservation and development planning (POCD) and affordable housing plans At Wilton, we recognize the compelling need for more diverse and affordable housing types.
Kaplan emphasizes that Wilton is "extremely attractive" to today's developers. But at first glance, Wilton's inventory of commercial properties for sale appears to be even smaller than its residential inventory.
But the properties for sale tell only part of the story, says Kaplan. Much of the activity is 'off-market'.
"Potential buyers approach property owners even if the property is not publicly for sale," Kaplan said. "That 'out of market' market is very active. "
In fact, the activity Kaplan sees leads Wilton to believe he's "ready for a rebirth." 141 Danbury Roadoriginal site of Melissa and Doug headquarters.
"I have a chance, [developers] You have to know how to navigate and that's the developer's role [141 Danbury Rd.] In terms of working with towns on acceptable setbacks, building heights and densities, 8-30g affordable legalsaid Kaplan.
"This shows that the town is ready and willing to work with developers," he said. "I think we are at a critical stage of this rapid growth."
He added, "Wilton is very attractive for commercial development and we believe it will come to pass."
Adapting to changing needs
What do Kaplan's comments reflect First Select Woman Lynn Vanderslice It has been telling residents that the time has come for redevelopment.
and editorial Vanderslice, published a year ago, explained why residents are watching Influx of applications for multi-family housing projects And she sparked an unprecedented level of developer interest.
"Demand for multifamily housing is strong, and there is a glut of commercial real estate," writes Vanderslice. "One solution for owners of such buildings is to sell them to multifamily developers."
The solution also benefits the town and taxpayers as the redevelopment improves property valuations and tax revenues.
Kaplan said GMW The model that has served Wilton for decades—large single-family homes with residents commuting to local offices—can no longer sustain the town.
Vanderslice explains: [next] A revaluation passes on related tax losses to other taxpayers, including resident taxpayers. "
bullish, even bullish
While leading the economic development of the town, Director of Land Use and Urban Planning Michael WrinnVanderslice has been bullish on her prospects for commercial development for some time.
GMW I have spoken to Vanderslice about this Back in March, she hinted that she had many potential projects in her pipeline. GMW We reached out to Vanderslice again to see if the outlook has changed for the fourth quarter.
"I'm more bullish on commercial real estate than I was when we spoke in early March," Vanderslice said in an email.
"ASML's announcement of its intention to hire an additional 1,000 employees will have a significant positive impact," she wrote. "ASML has already leased space across the building. 77 Danbury RoadIts expansion must continue. "
She also felt that ASML's expansion would benefit the Wilton housing market.
"With 1,000 employees, you need both a place to live and a place to work," says Vanderslice.
she quoted Hartford Healthcare,place 60 Danbury Road, as another example of a company expanding its footprint in Wilton.She revealed the company was taking additional space 50 Danbury Road.
She and Michael Urin stressed that they continue to talk to a "significant number" of prospective businesses and property owners in their ongoing economic development efforts.
"We expect to see a significant amount of activity in the first half of 2023," Vanderslice predicts.
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Sambasivam Case Set A Precedence for Right of Appeal to Privy Council in Malay States
The Straits Times dated 24th March 1949 reported the Sambasivam Narayanasamy was sentenced to death for possession of illegal arms. The former Secretary of the Segamat Rubber Workers Union, was sentenced to death by Justice Storr after former had been found of carrying arms.
It also stated that Sambasivam pulled out an automatic revolver during a struggle in which he and two Chinese companions fought with three Malays at Bukit Kepong.
Sambasivam was represented by P.V Chary. Chary who served as the Honorary Secretary of Johor Bar Council in 1949 and the first Indian to be appointed to Johore Council of State in 1949.
In his defence, Sambasivam said he did not know where the automatic revolver came from nor the reason why he was attacked by the Malays.
But almost a year later, the same daily carried the news on Sambasivam's release. This was due to the efforts taken by John Thivy who filed an appeal for Privy Council in June 1949. Sambasivam's case should be considered important as it set the precedence for the Malay States which had no right of appeal to the Privy Council in criminal proceedings prior to WW2.
In the case, the judges took a unusual step of retiring to discuss the case privately for an hour and half before delivering judgement in London.
Sambasivam was sentenced to death for illegal possession of an automatic revolver by the Johor Bahru High Court in March 1949.
In the first trial, Sambasivam was acquitted of possessing unauthorized ammunition, but a second retrial was ordered on the possession of revolver. He was convicted and his appeal was dismissed. Interesting to notice that Privy Council noted that there was no certificate from Public Prosecutor authorizing the second trial.
Another point to concern is the admissibility of a statement said to have made by Sambasivam within a few hours of being gravely wounded in the fight.
The news also stated that the Malays involved in the fight described the affair as an unprovoked attack upon them by these three "Communists" . They handed over a revolver which they alleged had been captured from Sambasivam to the local headman.
The Singapore Free Press publication dated 31st March 1950 and Malaya Tribune 30th March 1950, further revealed that there was no reasons given why the judges retired and discussed the case in privately for 90 minutes, which considered unusual for the Privy Council. The appeal before the council was done by Counsel D.A Scott Cairns. The Counsel made five points during the appeal:
1. No certification from Public Prosecutor authorizing a second trial
2. Admissibility of a statement given by Sambasivam within a few hours after being gravely wounded in the attack
3. The Malays who attacked him described the affair as an unprovoked attack by three "Communists"
4. The Malays handed over an automatic revolver to the headman which they alleged captured from Sambasivam
5. Acquitted from charges of possessing illegal ammunition
(I would consider all these points would spelled out some degrees of doubts whether the automatic revolver was indeed in Sambasivam's possession)
Rt. Hon. Sir David Arnold Scott Cairns (5 March 1902 – 8 September 1987)
Privy Council who represented Sambasivam (Source: Wikipedia)
Lord Simonds, upon releasing Sambasivam announced that their Lordships' reasons would be given in due course.
(Note: 1st January 1985 marks the end of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in Malaysia. Prior to 1946, litigants in some of the 11 states in Malaya had the right to appeal to the councils in the respect of civil matter only. Sambasivam's case set the precedence for the Malay States which had no right of appeal to the Privy Council in criminal proceedings prior to WW2. Later, from 1st January 1978 to 31st December 1984, again the Privy council's jurisdiction was limited to civil appeals only)
Jananayakam, the leftist's mouthpiece reported on the 18th May 1949 that Sambasivam was born in Durban in 1925. On July 27th 1927, Sambasivam arrived in Malaya with his sister and mother. The single mother settled down in Sitiawan, Perak.
Sambasivam studied until Standard 5 at the Sithambaram Tamil School and from 1940 to May 1942 he served as an Assistance Teacher at the same school.
It is said that Sambasivam had 2 brothers and 6 sisters. He moved to Singapore to live his sister in June 1942. After the war, he took up profession as a Tamil school teacher in Paloh, Johor. He is known for his sense of caring for the poor and labourers. The family lost touch with Sambasivam and only knew his whereabouts after he was hospitalised. The mother visited him at the hospital. The daily also mentioned that Sambasivam's uncle spend his wealth for his trial. ECC Thuraisingam was Sambasivam's council for appeal.
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The all-new 2020 Kia Carnival could be the ultimate people carrier for larger families
Kia has finally unveiled the fourth-generation Carnival flagship MPV after showing off its exterior and interior in full in the past two months. Dubbed a "Grand Utility Vehicle", Kia says that the reimagined people carrier isdesigned to appeal to "progressive young families" through a combination of innovation, space, flexibility and style.
We've already seen the exterior of the all-new Carnival in detail before, but key highlights on the SUV-inspired design include sculpted front and rear lower bumpers with metallic trims, "island roof" design with blacked-out A- and B- pillars, a stylised chrome fin C-pillar with diamond-like pattern, bold wheel arches, and a sharper new "tiger nose" face.
As standard, the all-new Kia Carnival comes with LED headlights with a daytime-running light signature that's integrated into the front grille, along with a light bar. Wheel options vary from 17- to 19-inches in diameter, depending on variant.
A key design decision on the fourth-generation MPV is the shorter front overhang, longer hood, and increased wheelbase (by 30 mm), which resulted in a greater space throughout the cabin. The rear overhang has also been extended by 30 mm, creating more space for third-row passengers and a "best-in-class" 627 litres of luggage space behind the third row.
Interior space is really the name of the game here for the all-new MPV, which is offered in three- or four-row seating configurations depending on market, with space for seven, eight, or 11 occupants in total. With all rear seats folded down, the all-new Carnival boasts a humongous cargo space of up to 2,905 litres.
Kia also says that the interior packaging is more flexible and versatile than before; customers can even opt for a "Premium Relaxation Seat" in the seven-seater configuration, where rear passengers can enjoy 'business-class'-like seating with one-touch 'Relaxation' mode that automatically adjusts the seats for maximum comfort on longer journeys.
The Korean carmaker has also made significant improvements in the convenience aspect of the MPV. The lift-over height of the rear trunk is now 26 mm lower than its predecessor at 640 mm, making it easier to load, while the powered tailgate and one-touch smart power-sliding doors help passengers hop in and out of the car.
The sliding doors and powered tailgate can even be opened and closed by just holding the key fob nearby for three seconds, perfect for parents loading their toddlers into the baby car seats at the back.
For parents with slightly elder children, there's a new 'Rear Passenger View & Talk' feature which allows the front passengers to check on the rear-seat occupants using a camera linked to the infotainment system, while their voices amplified through the rear-seat speakers – useful when the kids are misbehaving.
As for the adults at the back, the all-new MPV now comes with a new 'Rear Passenger Voice Recognition' system, which when activated, allows second-row occupants to issue voice commands to control the infotainment system.
Speaking of infotainment, the fourth-generation Kia Carnival features twin 12.3-inch displays for the instrument cluster and infotainment display combo, as detailed here. Depending on the region, the system will be offered with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, as well as the Kia Live telematics service which includes live traffic information, weather forecasts, points of interest, and details of potential nearby parking – including price, location, and availability.
With the always-on connectivity built in to the car, drivers will be able to send route directions to their car before their journey, and check the location of their vehicle at any time via an accompanying smartphone application.
Kia says that significant changes have been made to the suspension set-up of the Kia Carnival to enhance the comfortable ride while on the move, including new front suspension geometry, use of hydro bushes, as well as the tweaked absorber angles at the rear to better soak up road imperfections.
Significant amount of sound-deadening and insulating material have also been used in all four wheel arches, along with a full underbody cover and a reshaped air intake to reduce the rolling, wind and engine noise while travelling at speed.
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I Like My Hockey How I Like My Men: A Tribute to Jessica Redfield
Posted by sunnyinnj ⋅ August 1, 2012 ⋅ Leave a comment
Filed Under Jessica Redfield, nhl
If you mention the town Aurora, Colorado to anyone nowadays, the words "terror", "fear", and "tragedy" will probably pop into people's heads. Only two weeks ago a gunman opened fire on unsuspecting moviegoers at a midnight showing of Batman: The Dark Knight Rises. Many families were devastated by the list of dead and injured as a result of this heinous crime, the hockey world included. Among those who perished was an up and comer by the name of Jessica Ghawi, better known in the writing world as Jessica Redfield. Redfield had a blog in which she recounted narrowly avoiding a mall shooting last month. This was a terrifying experience that Redfield avoided on a gut feeling and it is sad to see she never had the chance to live out her dream of becoming a sports broadcaster.
But that's not why I'm writing this.
Rather than mourning the life that was cut too short, I'd like to celebrate the talent that was. Redfield's only other post on this blog embodied the feelings I have as a female hockey fan. I am essentially split between having the sport love for this game/ these players and having that emotional attachment that we the female population of the earth stereotypically suffer from. Redfield compared the loves woman (and many men) suffer from and attached teams to each of them. As Dallas wonderfully put it, she writes with the humor and style of the ladies of What's Up Ya Sieve and I couldn't agree more. Please make sure to read her beautiful depiction of the 2011 off season in which she gives her readers a glimpse into her history with hockey. Just from reading it, you can't help but love her. I wish I had the chance to talk to her and congratulate her on the wonderfully poignant post she wrote over a year ago.
I wish her observations could stand up for years to come, however, with her fresh perspective of the ever changing world of hockey at the time, a new year brings new views, player combinations, and situations to take into consideration. Like a crazy person, I'm going to attempt to write a followup. Don't view it as an attempt to one-up her article. View it moreso as a passing of the torch to a new year, new experiences, and a remembrance of the life and light that belonged to Redfield. She will not soon be forgotten. (If at any time you find yourself becoming sad for her situation, as you are allowed to, feel free to check out her first official player interview with the fabulous Chris Summers then tell me, would this girl let you cry over her?) Cross your fingers as I attempt to follow in her example and present the world of hockey with half the gusto of this hilarious young woman who will most definitely be missed.
I, like my predecessor, am very new to the world of hockey. One quickly finds that hockey is a schmorgesborg of testosterone and players and teams start to fall under specific labels like the boys you walked past down the halls of high school. As I read about and watch hockey at an alarming rate the distinctions become more and more clear. I find myself leaning towards guys I never thought I'd like and shying away from others who scientifically I was bred to adore. Admit it, you remember the bad boys, "just friends", loves of your life, and studs you made room for in your heart before you really knew what life had to offer. The rink brings no different assortment of clowns, fighters, and hotshots and as we all find, the NHL has oh so much in common with the male archetypes that cross our paths as we go through life.
The Unicorn: It's a utopian mythical creature that stands alone as the top of the pyramid. It holds power that no other can posses. Many imagine what it's like to be them, but no one truly knows. This year's unicorns are the LA Kings. No other team knows what it is like to barely make the playoffs then off the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams in the division. In addition, they won 10 consecutive away games in the playoffs, did not lose more than one game in any series in the western conference, and were the first team in franchise history to hoist the cup. They stand alone as a unique creature that many will have in the crosshairs in the 2012-2013 season.
The Bad Boy: You know him, you hate him, but you can't help admiring his ways. He has a seat in the principal's office named after him. He gets caught breaking the rules but he doesn't care because that's who he is and like hell you'll make him change his ways. No matter how hard you try to resist it, you find his overconfidence kinda sexy and you find yourself watching his antics from behind the corner and get excited when he riles up others. To me, this is the Pittsburgh Penguins. No matter how many times their fearless leader gets knocked down a couple pegs due to injury or their leading scorers throw elbows, you know you'd gladly sit ice side to watch them and, ya know, root for the other team….
The Boy Next Door: Whether he's God's gift to the human race or the Devil's spawn, he lives next to you and you always know what's going on with him whether you intend to or not because, well, he's in your back yard and you see him when you go about your daily life. That's the New Jersey Devils. Not really on my radar but when something big happens, I hear about it. I worked with 3 Devils fans up until this year… and that's about half their fanbase.
The Guy You Lost Your Virginity To: He was the first one to stake his claim but definitely not the guy you planned to spend your life with. Like the Emilio Estevez in your Breakfast Club, you know he's just not Judd Nelson. He works hard, not too shabby in the looks department, but just not the one you see yourself going long term with. This is the New York Rangers. They looked real good with Brian Leech, Mike Richter, and Mark Messier donning the uniform, it just looked so good when I first heard about them, but let's be honest, unless fostered and nourished, a 9 year old's love of hockey can only be temporary. (What did I know back then? I was a COWBOYS fan!)
The Party Guys: Always good for a fun night but not the types of guys your really want to hang around on a regular basis. These guys are always great to watch when they're playing. These are the San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks, and Tampa Bay Lightning. Would I buy a shirsey with one of their emblems on the front? Probably. Would I buy a jersey and/or season tickets? Probably not.
The Class Clown: Having once been the team to beat, you try not to think about the Edmonton Oilers unfortunate year. With two straight #1 overall draft picks in Taylor Hall and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and a strong winger in Jordan Eberle, this team should be cruising to the playoffs, right? Wrong. The three of them were rarely ever able to play together due to shoulder injuries and Taylor Hall's need to let his locks flow in the wind during pregame skates. They also got a record-setting performance out of Sam Gagner with 8 points in one game which turned out to be 1/5 of his season's points. With one player managing to play in ever game (that being aging veteran Ryan Smyth… yes, the one who cried his way back to Edmonton), this team could never be taken seriously. In addition to the injury ninjas, they were actually a funny team. Have your doubts? Read Jamie Jones' twitter. Wife of forward Ryan Jones and billet mom to Jeff Petry and Nugent-Hopkins, the antics were non-stop and an entertaining escape from the reality that this team was far from being a cup contender.
The Nice Guy: As Redfield pointed out, he's sweet, hard working, good looking, and has great hair. This is basically the description of the Chicago Blackhawks. With the emergence of Viktor Stalberg as a scoring machine, the call ups of Brandon Bollig and Andrew Shaw a.k.a. "The Piggyback Heard 'Round the World", the birth of Maddy Sharp, and the return of Joey the Junior Reporter, you just found them endearing in every way and always there when you needed them to be (except in the playoffs).
The Friend with Benefits: Oh yeah, you were that hottie in the corner who I admittedly wanted the second I saw you. Nothing serious, but when my guy isn't in town, I have your number and I know you're just a phone call away. You just look so good and we get along great but we're just keeping it casual. This is the Washington Capitals. We have such a good time and I'm addicted like Simple Plan but it's not necessarily for forever. Always a good roadtrip, they're fun for now but could always develop into something more…
The 'Oh My Gosh He Got So Hot Over the Summer' Guy: Neither of them was attracting my attention. Sometimes I even forgot they existed, but one summer, some training and a couple changes in lineup took these guys from drowning dweebs to luscious lifeguards. To be fair, each conference had one. The west got oh so good with the reemergence of the St Louis Blues and the Florida Panthers went from chump to champ. Both finished #1 in their divisions and were riding high on life into the playoffs… and were eliminated by Round 2. So maybe all the kinks haven't been worked out, but they're on the right track. Will they be the teams to beat come October? No one knows.
The Fresh Meat: The Winnipeg Jets were the new old kids. Same old name, all new players. Manitobans didn't care as long as they had NHL hockey back in the 'Peg. Arguably the loudest arena to play in, Jets fans were rowdy for their team. Although they did not make the playoffs, the Jets have the foundation and support to be competitive contenders in the race for the Southeast… even if they're in western Canada. When are those realignments happening?
The Disappointment: Starting the season, I would venture to say the Minnesota Wild were THE team to beat. They had acquired Dany Heatley and Devin Setoguchi and off season surgeries assured the Wild this was the year. All the puzzle pieces were finally in place, they just needed to stay together, but as Minnesota always manages to do, the injury bug bit hard and the Wild were left scrambling for replacements. With their final record of 35-36-11, it was no surprise the top two point scorers also had perfect attendance. Although the team health was declining, the fan attendance didn't. With this off season's acquisitions, hopefully the Wild have gotten Karma back in their favor and will make this the year for change.
The Quiet Guy: The wallflowers of the group, you kinda forget they're there sometimes. These are the Calgary Flames and New York Islanders. If it wasn't for the fabulous tweets by the Islanders' Michael Grabner, I wouldn't pay them much mind. With the off season changes though, you never know…
The Former Stud Turned Dud: The star quarterback whose six-pack became a keg. What potential they had but they let themselves go and are on the downward spiral. By the end of the season they were the Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings. Last season's Cup winners and the safe bet for playoff wins, these two teams should have had better fates than they did.Some of the issues were injuries and some were just old age. Neither team really added much youth so they both had veteran leadership but sometimes young blood needs to pump through an organization to pack a punch. These teams just looked old and slow and left the playoffs far before they should have. Each should be proud of this season's accomplishments, but come on, next year there needs to be some more spring in their steps.
Your Friend's Boyfriend: They were forced in my face whether I wanted it or not. With the lumberjack love for Rick Nash, I was constantly surrounded by the Columbus Blue Jackets so the options were smile and nod or do some research. I found players I liked (which helped in the 2 times I went to see them in DC) and started to occasionally check on their progress. Unfortunately, this year he was the epic disappointment some boyfriends turn out to be. Lord only knows if Dallas will keep him now that he's missing some key components (a.k.a. Nash) but nonetheless, he gave some good memories.
The Snob: Some fanbases are exclusive. Being someone who roots for an exclusive club, I see how unwelcoming my team's supporters can be, however, few can boast their own language. Of the six Canadian teams, the Montreal Canadiens pride themselves in being the Francophones of the bunch. This is almost to a fault. Any authority figures in the organization are greatly scrutinized if they do not speak French. Luckily, this upcoming year they are supported by their fearless leader Michel Therrien behind the bench and Marc Bergevin behind the desk. Hopefully the addition of Colby Armstrong will showcase the Habs' lighthearted side and give them a more friendly face in addition to returning them to playoff contention.
The Independents: The Ottawa Senators, Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators, Buffalo Sabres, Phoenix Coyotes, and Carolina Hurricanes… they all have players on their rosters who I admire and respect, but as teams they don't strike my fancy. They do their thing and I support it, but they are in the background in my mind.
The One True Love: He has everything you look for in your significant other. Strength, sense of humor, loyalty. You take him in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, in 30th place or hoisting the cup. He lulls you to sleep at night and is there after a bad day. No matter how much he changes over the years, you will stand by him. For me, this is the Philadelphia Flyers. They are the team I stand behind no matter what they do. The time I have spent with this team so far has been an emotional rollercoaster but when all is said and done, they are the group of men I hold closest to my heart. Over the years I only see this relationship growing stronger.
Even though my observations/opinions are probably unique, the love of the sport remain the same among us all. Although Jessica will never get the chance to show her talent on a national/international level, I hope her brief existence brings out a passion for the sport in others for years to come. She suffered a terrible fate but two things are for sure: she was loved and will be remembered. Her memory encourages others to follow their dreams and cherish life, no matter how long it is. I hope you enjoyed this romp through the league as much as I enjoyed writing it in honor of Jessica.
About sunnyinnj
Female hockey fans are often referred to as "puck bunnies" and unfairly judged. As a female hockey fan with a desire to always learn more about the sport, I have an interest in any and all facets of the sport. I would like to write stories that appeal to female hockey fans who are not watching because the players are hot and look good in suits (that is a plus). My heart belongs to the Flyers but I have interest in players/teams all over the league. I know what it's like being a new fan to the sport and having to hold your own with people who have been immersed in the game longer than I've been alive. Take a deep breath, it's okay, we'll get through this together. I don't promise expertise, but I do hope to impart upon you my love for this "figure skating in a war zone" and create fans where there once weren't and turn casual interest into all-out love. I am in this committed relationship with hockey and I do not foresee it ending anytime soon.
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Started here in February and have absolutely loved it, coaches are all great and are super supportive, encouraging you all the way, just wish I'd have started years ago, thanks guys….
I was unfit and struggling with my weight before joining CrossFit Nottingham. I'd noticed since reaching my forties I was losing strength, fitness and flexibility. I joined in January after an extremely difficult year – I lost my husband to cancer, and the depressive cycle of comfort eating that followed, compounded by having an underactive thyroid and little exercise, had taken its toll.
I needed something involving to get out of the rut, and from what I'd seen, CrossFit would fit the bill. I booked onto a taster session, and as I'd cycled to work for years, I thought I had enough cardio conditioning to see me through. Unfortunately I was buggered by the end of the warm-up, and was left wondering how I was to get through the actual workout. It was a partner workout consisting of bar-over burpees (and probably some other stuff, but all I see in flashbacks are burpees!). My partner was ever-patient and supportive, and he got more rest than ever before whilst I laboured on my repetitions.
I got through it – I was knackered, but invigorated. I knew then that CrossFit would challenge me in ways I hadn't been before, and would help me toward my aim of being in the best condition my age and genetics will allow. The supportive, social aspect of CrossFit sets it apart, and was exactly what I needed to push me through the workout, and keep me coming back.
Almost a year on, my fitness has improved immensely. I haven't done any dedicated running for years, but through the work outs, I'm as fast a runner now as when I ran 10 years ago. CrossFit has such a varied list of skills, that I'll never get bored learning. And the fact that each skill is scalable to whatever I am capable of, means I get a feeling of achievement as I progress through the scales.
CrossFit training, combined with the Clean Eating Challenge that the box runs, have helped transform my body, going from over 28% body fat when I started to 15.4%. After joining I would often say to myself that I wished I'd started when I was younger. Now I realise that at 43, I could still be in the best condition of my life and have fun getting there!
Katie, Andy and Daine have created the most incredible environment and amazing community. CFN is unlike any other gym I've been too, and as a result I've obtained results in the last 12 months unlike any other. CFN is an incredible group of coaches and members alike, irrespective of the level at which we all train everyone motivates and supports each other, pushes and strives together. Where else do you see people as happy to see you achieve a PB as they are to achieve one themselves? We all aspire to the same goals; to improve, to get fitter, to get healthier. All this is a direct result of the ethos and ethics Katie, Andy and Daine lay down, and the examples they set to us all.
But after the first few WODS I thought if I can do that I can do absolutely everything. It is not only about losing weight and physical strength. At the box you learn about yourself, every time pushing yourself harder to be a better person then you were yesterday but also to accept your limitations, you learn how to be patient with what your body is capable of. Every WOD is as much about physical and psychical strength.
I believe that by getting control over your body you are getting control over your live!
All you need to do is to come and have a go, everyday just make that one step towards who you want to be and wait for magic starting to happen. In our gym you are never on your own. The box is full of wonderful, inspiring and supportive people who will never let you quit.
Signing to CFN was a live changing experience it heals my body and soul.
I discovered Crossfit a couple of years ago while serving in the Royal Marines while being based in Scotland and loved it for the challenging and varied nature of the workouts. I moved to Nottingham at the beginning of 2016 and quickly found Crossfit Nottingham through a recommendation of a friend. I was immediately made welcome by both the coaches and members. I quickly found that however you go into Crossfit Nottingham feeling, it works as the best natural pick me up I've ever come across and being surrounded by people pushing what their bodies can do, be that working around and getting back after injury or making a start on their fitness journey or being athletes with the work ethic to match, who I can only hope/try to emulate, it only makes me want to move better and work harder. Recently my fiancé has joined the gym who is new to crossfit and the gym in general and this emphases how broad a member base and how welcoming they are. CFN has made mine and my fiancée move down south a lot easier and we have been made to feel like a member of their extended gym family, thanks!


Jessica Mackey is living a meticulously fabricated lie of necessity. She's left the secret tragedy of her past behind along with who she was and is forging ahead with a clean slate. Jess soon discovers that passion can't be left behind; her own and that of the one man that sees who she really is. Whose presence caresses her soul in a way that may breach the peaceful life Jess has made for herself.
Devin Castile sees a young woman that is the missing puzzle piece to his existence and who is also the victim to a heinous crime. Devin convinces himself that he can remain emotionally distant even while indulging his physical desire for her. When the lies that Jess has made crumble before their attraction and the truth is revealed, one of them might pay with their life... or their very being.
Marata Eros is a mixed-genre writer of dark erotica and fantasy with elements of romance and horror. She has completed her first contemporary romance, A TERRIBLE LOVE as her next new release. Marata is a passionate reader who loves interacting with her readers and is more grateful than she can express for their support.


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GRX token overcame all expectations. What about GAD's ICO?
GRAYLL is developing an ecosystem that merges Defi and Gaming. The company launched its native utility token GRX on December 1, 2021. The ICO sale ends on April 30, 2022. And let me tell you, this token is a hit. It has a high ranking on various listing platforms, and besides, the company offers a great game with exciting features. The total supply of GRX is 100000000000, but only some percentage will be available at this stage. The platform accepts ETH, BTC, USDC, USDT, and XLM in exchange for its coins.
The team created QU²EST as a Play-to-Earn social game. It meshes offline and online gaming experiences for users who don't always play video games. QU²EST aims to provide both passive and active participants with an amazing experience. Players can even choose their level of engagement. The company's vision for QU²EST In-Real-Life games is it to be a cross between the game Pokemon Go and the film NERVE. It also wants to implement some Virtual Reality (VR) game features similar to OVR and Ingress Prime in later stages.
In QU²EST, users will play a small number of key participant roles in In-Real-Life. While the platform has many interesting features, its games really stand out thanks to its rewards model. The team pointed out that the risks are low, and the potential rewards are very high. It aims to take Play-to-Earn Social Gaming to the next level by laying the groundwork for group forming networks and implementing rapid scaling characteristics.
What kind of game is QU²EST?
According to GRAYLL, QU²ESTs are for people who love films like Hunger Games, Maze Runner, Nerve, Davinci Code, Lara Croft, Indiana Jones, and Jumanji. If you'd like to experience offline and online gaming in one package, then this game is the right choice. Some users don't always play video games or want to have an active role, and QU²EST Games will be great for them too.
It will provide both passive and active participants with an amazing experience. Not only can everyone choose their level of engagement, but users can have lots of fun in the process, along with the opportunity to make large profits with very little downside.
Besides, while Play-to-Earn is a fantastic concept, not every person is a video gamer or has time to play often. Sometimes people just want to relax and not become over-stimulated with the gaming experience. QU²EST offers each type of user a role with a different level of engagement best suited to them, along with 45x to 1000x returns for winners. The team believes that people should have fun and be rewarded without having to be video gaming fanatics. They should also have the option of choosing how much they want to engage. Thus, players can easily adjust their desired engagement level on this platform.
Furthermore, GRAYLL wants to simplify the process of adopting Defi. The latter is very attractive and innovative, but it is also far too complex to use for mass adoption. The company aims to change that by automating all processes for any chosen Defi service as much as possible. As a result, using its platforms will be a user-friendly push-button experience.
What makes QU²EST stand out?
The company also wants to attract new users who already enjoy its QU²EST games and help them increase the value of any gaming rewards with any Defi services GRAYLL offers. According to the team, one of the most valuable additions to simplify DeFi for broader adoption will be Yield Farming Derivatives that don't require players to interact directly with on-chain Yield Farming Protocols and the various digital assets. Usually, each network and liquidity pool require such interaction to benefit from yield farming. However, this company will develop the Yield Farming Derivatives as a push-button Defi service.
Studies have shown that users between the ages of 18-25 are more interested in watching gamers play in virtual spaces as opposed to watching regular sports broadcasts. Some experts think that by 2021, the number of spectators will overtake the number of gamers. Video game trends suggest a 90% growth in the audience. In addition, global gaming growth is estimated to soar from $178.4 billion in 2021 to $268.8 billion in 2025. Gaming developers are embracing crypto, blockchain, and NFTs within their games, and QU²EST intends to be there for this profitable ride.
Green App Development is another great platform. What does it offer?
The founders of Green APP Development combined Green Wallet, NFT marketplace, Green Swap, cross-chain protocol, and other products in one network. GAD token is their native utility coin, and it's very trending. The team aims to develop a new ecosystem specifically for green blockchain technologies. It launched the ICO sale on April 1, 2022. And it will end on June 30, 2022. The token is trading for 0.001 USD during the initial coin offering, but its price will increase over time. The total supply is 1000000000.
The Green APP Development team is creating the basis for the future market of green cryptocurrencies: exchanges, wallets, bridges, marketplaces, etc. Its main task is to make these new technologies available to the whole world through its own product ecosystem. The latter will act as a bridge between the ordinary investor, user, corporation, and green blockchains.
Furthermore, the company wants to form a new market. The team believes that its products will become the company's foundation and set new standards for future generations of products. Bringing communities together is another goal. Green APP's products should unite the disparate communities of green blockchains. Together, green blockchains will be able to win the recognition of the global community. After all, the emergence of decentralized energy-saving blockchains has already led to the formation of a new trend in the crypto market. And new trends usually open up many new opportunities.
To achieve its goals, The Green APP Development will launch a decentralized mobile application for both IOS and Android. It will allow everyone to store coins and tokens of energy-saving green blockchains on their phone, as well as open access to a simple exchange of eco-friendly cryptocurrency between people. Like GRX tokens, GAD's holders will get lots of benefits.
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This Week in The 80s – February 28 to March 6
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February 28 – (1983) U2 releases their 3rd album War which debuts at #1 in the UK and produces the band's first international hit single.
(1984) Recovering from the scalp burns sustained a month earlier, Michael Jackson wins eight Grammy Awards out of twelve nominations at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards, breaking the record for the most Grammys won in a single year. He wins seven for the album Thriller (including Album of the Year and Record of the Year for "Beat It") and one for his work on the audiobook for the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Just days after a horrifying scalp fire, Michael Jackson wins big at the 1984 Grammy Awards.
March 1 – (1984) Sting plays his last concerts with The Police at the end of the Synchronicity tour; the band takes a "pause" after the tour and only play a few special events together after this, until 2007, when they would organize a reunion tour.
March 2 – (1983) Compact discs go on sale in the United States. They had first been released in Japan the previous October.
March 3 – (1991) An amateur video captures the beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers. Within hours, riots lasting six day began in Los Angeles.
The police beating of Rodney King incited days of rioting in Los Angeles.
(1982) Happy Birthday to Jessica Biel, American actress, singer, and producer.
March 4 – (1982) Frank Zappa's son Dweezil and daughter Moon Unit form Fred Zeppelin.
March 5 – (1982) Comedian and Blues Brother John Belushi is found dead of an apparent drug overdose in the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.
March 6 -(1982) Philosopher and writer Ayn Rand dies at age 77.
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import numpy as np
import cv2
import os
from matplotlib import pyplot as plt

img_dir_path = os.path.realpath('./../img')

def test():
    img = cv2.imread(img_dir_path + '/messi.jpg', 0)
    cv2.imshow('image', img)

    k = cv2.waitKey(0) & 0xFF
    # case statement below seems not working correctly
    if k == 27:
        cv2.destroyAllWindows()
    elif k == ord('s'):
        cv2.imwrite(img_dir_path + '/messigray.png', img)
        cv2.destroyAllWindows()

def test2():
    img = cv2.imread(img_dir_path + '/messi.jpg', 0)
    print img
    print type(img)
    print img.shape
    plt.imshow(img, cmap='gray', interpolation='bicubic')
    plt.xticks([]), plt.yticks([])
    plt.show()

if __name__ == '__main__':
    #test()
    test2()

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William Penn Nixon, Sr., (1832 – February 20, 1912) was an American publisher and politician from Indiana. Following an extensive private education, Nixon graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and became involved in Ohio politics. He served one partial and one full term in the Ohio House of Representatives, then retired from elected politics. He founded a newspaper in Cincinnati, then sold his share to move to Chicago, Illinois. There, he became manager of the nascent Chicago Inter Ocean. He assumed the presidency of the company in 1876, holding it until his death. Nixon also served as president of the Associated Press and Collector of the Port of Chicago.

Biography
William Penn Nixon was born in 1832 in Newport, Indiana (now Fountain City). He descended from plantation owners and his father Samuel ran a successful business transporting goods across the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. Nixon attended private schools, then attended Turtle Creek Academy in Warren County, Ohio. After two years, he studied for a year with his brother at Harveysburg Academy. Nixon matriculated at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, a Quaker school. He taught for a year after graduating, then attended Farmer's College, near Cincinnati, Ohio, graduating in 1854. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1859 after four years.

Nixon returned to Cincinnati to open a law practice. A staunch Republican, Nixon quickly became involved in county politics. He helped to reorganize Hamilton County, Ohio, He was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives to fill the vacancy of the deceased George Keck in 1864. The next year, he was elected to a two-year term. He then retired from politics and toured Europe. He was appointed president of the Cincinnati Mutual Life Insurance Company when he returned.

In 1869, Nixon co-founded the Cincinnati Daily Chronicle. He initially served as its editor, but soon became its publisher and business manager instead. While in these positions, Nixon purchased the competing Cincinnati Evening Times and merged the papers. He then sold his interest in the company. Following a merger of Cincinnati Mutual Life with the Union Central Life Insurance Company, Nixon sold his interest in that corporation as well, and moved to Chicago, Illinois.

Arriving in 1872, shortly after the Great Chicago Fire, Nixon became associated with the Chicago Inter Ocean. The paper had just been founded in March, and Nixon was appointed its manager that May. He held this position for four years, until he became general manager and editor-in-chief. He held this positions until his death in 1912. Although his position as leader of a Republican paper made him one of the most prominent party members in the city, Nixon declined to run for elected office. Nixon was president of the Associated Press for several years. He was a delegate to the 1896 Republican National Convention. President William McKinley appointed Nixon Collector of the port of Chicago.

Nixon married Mary F. Stites in September, 1861, but she died the next spring. In June, 1869, Nixon married Elizabeth Duffield. They had three children: Mary Stites, Bertha Duffield, and William Penn. He was a member of the Union League Club of Chicago and was a director of the Chicago Humane Society. Elizabeth Nixon served on the board of trustees of the Illinois Training School for Nurses. They enjoyed collecting books. His son became a traveling salesman for Marshall Field & Co. Nixon died of a heart attack at his Chicago house on February 20, 1912. He was buried in Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati.

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With the economy getting stronger in the Orlando area, the region's unemployment rate is falling and rents in downtown are starting to soar.
But even as more and more people find their job outlook getting brighter, both the city of Orlando and the city of Winter Park took time out in 2014 to put a focus on a group not benefitting at all from the improving economy: the homeless.
Orlando did that on Dec. 22, a few days before Christmas, with the annual Homeless Person's Memorial Day hosted by First Presbyterian Church in downtown Orlando, a ceremony to commemorate the lives of homeless people in the community who died in 2013 and 2014.
The mysterious gold coin donor strikes again!


Part of the positive crankcase ventilation system , which reroutes crankcase blowby to the intake manifold and back to the engine, where it is reburned in the cylinders as part of the fuel-air mixture . This cuts emission pollution and improve fuel economy because unburned fuel in the blowby is consumed the second time around. It also keeps the blowby and water vapor from fouling the oil in the crankcase , thus reducing the formation of engine sludge .


Hailing from North Lake Tahoe, Calif., Americana band DEAD WINTER CARPENTERS has built a reputation for pouring their heart and soul into each performance. In just a few years, they have positioned themselves, wrote Portland Metronome, "at the forefront of a youthful generation trying to redefine what string music is and what it can do." Reminiscent of genre-benders like Jack White, Chris Thile, and Sam Bush, Dead Winter Carpenters harmoniously blends refined musical ability with a scarcely restrained tendency to let it all hang out. The result is a controlled burn, a riveting sound, and a connection with fans that sells out shows and has the band sharing stages with the likes of Jason Isbell, Greensky Bluegrass, and Hard Working Americans.
Boulder, Colorado-based Cosmic Americana band GRANT FARM has entertained a growing fan base on the nation's club and festival scene since its founding in 2009 by vocalist and National Flatpicking Guitar Champion Tyler Grant. Built on the fundamentals of love, family, and music, the band is a sure bet for fans of high-energy, authentic artists as diverse as Sturgill Simpson, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Phish. Comprised of zany, creative and highly musical comrades, Grant Farm members include Grant (aka "The Champ"), Adrian "Ace" Engfer (bass and vocals), Sean "Magic" Macaulay (drums) and Kevin "Money" McHugh (keyboards and vocals).


There's a group of sewists that attended Sew Pro last year who do regular blog hops, and our theme for Spring was "Blossom". I was hesitant to sign up to participate since I had a lot going on in first quarter between work and pattern design for The Stitch, but one productive Saturday I threw this little 12″ gem together.
I may have a thing for poppies, although I can't really say why. I have this painting in my kitchen, and mostly I like the cheery red and blue against each other.
To make my mini quilt, I found some decent clip art of poppies and used a marker to define the applique pieces. I ended up with 4 different red/orange fabrics for the poppies, and did some thread painting in black and yellow on top of a speckled black fabric to make the poppy centers. The background quilting is just wavy lines radiating out from the center.
Check out the other designers and what they made for the Blog Hop. And don't forget to enter to win the Rising Stars quilt in the Rafflecopter entry below (note: quilt will be finished – it's getting quilted now)!
I love poppies too! I think it is the vibrancy of the red color.
I love the poppy!!! It's really in this year 🙂 great mini!
That little gem you made is stunning. I love applique and I love poppy's. Well done, Pam.
Love your Poppies – nicely done!!!
I love poppies! And your design is sew cute!
Wow, beautiful work! I love your block.
I have always loved poppies—-one thing I miss about living in California as that is the state flower.


This beautiful villa is build on a hill (1000 m2) looking out to the sea, unique rice fields of Monte Pego and very nice nature view. Peaceful, but in-between a lot of other villa's. The Villa is located about 1 hour drive from both Alicante and Valencia airport, located on a hillside, 40 meters High with a unique view over a nature Park El Marjal.
The villa is style and nice furnished, has a round big living area and big kitchen, several large terraces and nice pool with wide stone stairs and lighting.
DUPLEX FOR A MARTINET CERDANYA. ACOLLIDOR. Rénovat.
Comfort, tranquility and wonderful sea views.


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Q: How unjar every jar referenced in javac.classpath to a folder? I have unjar ant task like below that was working until I changed classpath to include one more jar file. Wondering what the trick is to unjar every jar listed in javac.classpath. Basically it is breaking once javac.classpath has more than one jar file. I am Ant newbee. I am trying to figure out a way to enumerate every jar in javac.classpath and unjar it to build.classes.dir folder.
    <unjar dest="${build.classes.dir}">
        <fileset file="${javac.classpath}" >
        </fileset>
    </unjar>

A: if javac.classpath points to a folder then
<unjar dest="${build.classes.dir}">
    <fileset dir="${javac.classpath}" >
    </fileset>
</unjar>

will unjar all jar files in that folder.
if javac.classpath is a comma/semicolon separated list of file paths then you should change script a little bit to use filesets instead, like;
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<project name="Un-jar Demo" default="un-jar">

    <fileset id="javac.classpath" dir="/path/to/jar/folder">
        <include name="jar-file-1.jar" />
        <include name="jar-file-2.jar" />
    </fileset>

    <target name="un-jar">

        <unjar dest="test">
            <fileset  refid="javac.classpath">
            </fileset>
        </unjar>

    </target>

</project>

of course, you can find some other ways to convert comma seperated list of files to a fileset

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Bakari Sellers is an outspoken and highly educated black American lawyer. That is much many can say of him. But there is so much to learn about this handsome lawyer.
Bakari T. Sellers, called as Bakari Sellers is an American lawyer and politician who served South Carolina's 90th district in the lower house of the state legislature – a post he held for 8 years. Mr. Bakari has also served as the first vice-chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party before quitting for Lieutenant Governorship aspiration but lost in the election.
Mr. Bakari' was born on September 18, 1984, in Denmark, South Carolina to parents Gwendolyn Sellers and Cleveland Sellers (civil rights activist and Cleveland Sellers was a professor). He had his childhood in South Carolina and schooled in Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School. After graduation, Seller furthered at Morehouse College where he obtained a bachelor's in African-American Studies. He went on for his Juris Doctorate degree in the University of South Carolina School of Law.
In his early career, Bakari Seller has worked for James Clyburn, a Congressman and Shirley Franklin, former Mayor of Atlanta. At the Strom Law Firm, L.L.C., Seller worked as a lawyer. The L.L.C. is located in Columbia. He also contributes weekly on CNN's correspondent team. When Seller was a student, he had attended the annual AIPAC conference.
Part of the reasons he became a well-known prominent African-American Zionist, where he had written a letter signed by 60 fellow African-American politicians asking the Democratic Platform Committee to maintain the same language. He received criticisms for this reason. Bakari Seller has received several honours and awards by various organizations and magazines.
In 2010, Bakari had been named 40 Under 40 list by Time magazine in 2010. Also in 2012, he was listed as one of the 50 politicos to watch, on its list of 50 politicos to watch. In the same vein, he was named HBCU Top 30 Under 30. Sellers is also the first vice-chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party and the member of South Carolina's 90th district in the lower house of the state legislature.
Bakari Seller is a man of straight sexual orientation. There are no records of his past relationships except one he shared with the ex of former NBA star. He is a native of South Carolina and grew up with Episcopalian beliefs.
Bakari's wife Ellen Rucker Seller is a Doctor of Chiropractic medicine. Shpracticeded in the hometown of Lancaster, South Carolina over a decade before taking a leave to grow her own hair business, Rucker Roots with her sister.
She was once married to Ellen Rucker Carter, a professional basketball player with whom she shares a beautiful daughter Kai Michelle. Kai is referred to as a small of Ellen. She married Bakari Sellers in 2015 after being 7 years of friendship. Her little princess Kai has athletic dreams on the tennis courts. She is also passionate about runways and wishes to be a fashion model.
Sellers is quite a tall man. He stands at about 6 feet 3 inches tall. There is no concrete information about his other body measurements, but apparently, his body fits perfectly with his towering height.
It is not clear how much Sellers is worth but he seems to be receiving good pay, thus may be worth some six figures. Bakari Seller is active on Twitter, and Facebook, . Follow him to catch up with his new engagements and developments.


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Q: Indented print in java I have a test code:
public class Testinh
{
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        String author = "author";
        String title = "title";
        int pages = 0;
        System.out.print('\u000C');
        System.out.printf("Author : %-10s%nTitle : %-10s%nPages : %-10d", author, title, pages);

    }
}

And the output is:
Author : author
Title : title
Pages : 0

How do I get it to print everything equally indented, so my output would be :
 Author : author
 Title :  title
 Pages :  0

Thank you.

A: Format the labels the same you do the values; something like
System.out.printf("%-8s %-10s%n%-8s %-10s%n%-8s %-10d", "Author :", author, "Title :", title, "Pages :", pages);

Or you could just add the needed spaces to your string.

A: Add the spaces.
To help, split the format string on multiple lines.
System.out.printf("Author : %s%n" +
                  "Title :  %s%n" +
                  "Pages :  %d",
                  author, title, pages);

I removed the left-alignment of the values. Why left-align (pad spaces on right) when there's nothing after the value on that line?


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14 cadets disciplined at Citadel
Bruce Smith
CHARLESTON, S.C. - A total of 14 cadets have been dismissed, suspended or are receiving on-campus punishments at The Citadel after several of them appeared in photos with pillowcases on their heads similar to Ku Klux Klan garb, the military college's president announced Monday.
The photos of seven freshmen cadets dressed in white pants and shirts while wearing pillowcases surfaced on social media last month. An investigation found that the cadets were ordered by upperclassmen to sing Christmas carols dressed in costumes, college President retired Lt. Gen John Rosa said in a statement. The photos involved a "Ghosts of Christmas Past" skit.
Within an hour of the event, several other cadets reported it to leaders. Initially, eight cadets were investigated but the inquiry was later expanded to include 14.
"The investigation found that the cadets did not intend to be offensive. However, I am disappointed some recognized how it could be construed as such but didn't stop it," Rosa said.
He said the song sheets contained only the words to carols and nothing offensive and "at the outset, not all of the freshmen understood that the costumes could be construed by some as offensive."
But Rosa said while the skit had no ill intent, "it did show poor judgment. It demonstrates that we must integrate an even higher level of diversity education into cadets' daily activities."
Civil rights leaders had called for Rosa to resign but dropped the call after they met with the Rosa last month and he told them the cadets were going through the college's appeals procedure.
College spokesman Brett Ashworth Rosa also spoke with leaders of civil rights groups before the investigation results were released Monday.
Ashworth said one upperclassman has been dismissed from the college, meaning the student must leave for two semesters before asking to be readmitted. Two upperclassmen have been suspended, meaning they must leave for a semester.
The other cadets are being punished by marching tours. A tour is marching in the military school barracks shouldering a gun for 50 minutes.
Dot Scott, the president of the Charleston Branch of the NAACP, said it was appropriate there was no blanket punishment "simply because the younger people who are listening to those who are their seniors did what they were instructed to do."
She added "I feel good about what's happening now" at The Citadel but said that there is still a ways to go and that the Confederate flag needs to be removed from the college chapel.
The school's Board of Visitors voted to have the flag removed after the Charleston church shootings in June. Dylann Roof, a white man who posed with a Confederate flag for online photos, has been charged with killing the nine black parishioners.
But under the South Carolina Heritage Act, removing the flag needs approval from the state General Assembly.


One of the latest planned additions to Escazú's housing and shopping scene is so new the details aren't yet available – but the planners behind Avenida Escazú, a development near Hospital CIMA that will combine medical services, hotel facilities, shops, housing and office space, say the project will bring new convenience to the western San José suburb.
Portafolio Inmobilario, S.A., the company developing the project, has a long list of other projects to its name throughout the Central Valley, including Plaza Iskatzú in Escazú; Plaza Industrial Coyol in Alajuela, northwest of San José; Edificio Higuerón in the eastern suburb of San Pedro; and Plaza Bratsi in Heredia, north of San José, among others.
According to a statement from the company, the master plan for the nine-hectare development won first place for urban design from the Costa Rican Association of Engineers and Architects at its 7th Biennial Architecture Exhibition earlier this year.
The development is being designed with the needs of pedestrian in mind – a relatively new concept in the San José area, where those on foot often face heart-pounding dashes across highways or along barelythere sidewalks to reach their destination.
With a variety of services within walking distance to reduce residents' need to use their cars, the development will mix buildings with plazas, fountains, green spaces and wide sidewalks.
Avenida Escazú, which will be next to Hospital CIMA on the Próspero Fernández Highway, is designed for young professionals who want to live, work, access services and enjoy recreational activities without having to leave the area, according to a company representative. Similar projects in Europe have served as inspiration. Information about exactly what shops, restaurants and medical services the project will contain is not yet available, because the developers are now in the process of presenting the project to potential participants.
Though the housing and office space are still being planned, a new Hospital CIMA medical building and the corresponding infrastructure, the project's first phase of construction, is expected to be completed some time this month.
Thanks to an agreement between Portafolio Inmobilario and the hospital, CIMA will run and maintain the building, accredit the doctors who wish to rent office space there, and operate the waste-disposal system.
The system uses tubes to connect each floor to a basement room where CIMA specialists will collect the waste, ensuring personnel in doctors' offices never have contact with contagious material.
The building and its medical services will be open to CIMA patients, Avenida Escazú residents and members of the general public.
The six-floor, 6,900-square-meter building includes 3,400 square meters of underground parking for residents, and outside parking with space for 310 visitor cars; space for medical offices; an area for administration, X-ray, laboratory and pharmacy services; central air conditioning; modern architecture with vinyl and marble; and earthquake-proof construction.
The medical offices are 35 square meters with Internet connections, two phone lines, access to two elevators, a general reception on the first floor and internal reception for each office, bathroom facilities and examination rooms. The buildings are not equipped for surgery; patients needing surgery will be attended to at Hospital CIMA.
The rest of the project, including housing, hotel facilities and commercial space, will be built in various phases. Construction on the second phase is set to begin as soon as the Municipality of Escazú issues permits, according to the company.


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Allan Hansen (ur. 21 kwietnia 1956 w Odense) – duński piłkarz występujący na pozycji pomocnika.

Kariera klubowa
Hansen karierę rozpoczynał w sezonie 1974 w drugoligowym zespole Odense BK. W sezonie 1975 awansował z nim do pierwszej ligi, a w sezonie 1977 zdobył mistrzostwo Danii. Został też uznany piłkarzem roku w Danii (1977). Po tych sukcesach odszedł do niemieckiej Tennis Borussii Berlin, grającej w 2. Bundeslidze Nord. Zadebiutował tam 6 stycznia 1978 w zremisowanym 1:1 meczu z Bayerem Uerdingen. W Tennis Borussii występował do sezonu 1979/1980.

Następnie Hansen wrócił do Odense. W sezonie 1981 z 28 bramkami na koncie został królem strzelców pierwszej ligi duńskiej. Ponownie został też uznany piłkarzem roku. W połowie 1982 roku został graczem niemieckiego Hamburgera SV. w Bundeslidze zadebiutował 21 sierpnia 1982 w zremisowanym 2:2 spotkaniu z 1. FC Nürnberg. W sezonie 1982/1983 zdobył z zespołem mistrzostwo Niemiec oraz Puchar Mistrzów. W sezonie 1983/1984 wywalczył z nim natomiast wicemistrzostwo Niemiec.

W 1984 roku Hansen ponownie wrócił do Odense. Tym razem występował tam przez pięć sezonów. Następnie odszedł do Næstved IF, z którym w sezonie 1988 wywalczył wicemistrzostwo Danii. Potem odszedł z klubu, a karierę kontynuował już tylko na szczeblu amatorskim.

Kariera reprezentacyjna
W reprezentacji Danii Hansen zadebiutował 30 stycznia 1977 w wygranym 4:1 towarzyskim meczu z Gambią, w którym strzelił także gola. W latach 1977–1985 w drużynie narodowej rozegrał 16 spotkań i zdobył 3 bramki.

Bibliografia
 Allan Hansen w bazie DBU
 Allan Hansen w bazie EU.FOOTBALL
 Profil na Fussballdaten
 Allan Hansen w bazie Weltfussball

Reprezentanci Danii w piłce nożnej
Piłkarze Odense Boldklub
Piłkarze Tennis Borussii Berlin
Piłkarze Hamburger SV
Piłkarze Næstved BK
Urodzeni w 1956
Ludzie urodzeni w Odense


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Rumor: Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Batman in 'Justice League'?
By: Julian Stark | Movie News | November 27, 2012
Nothing's confirmed at the moment, but "sources" say Joseph Gordon-Levitt will play the new Batman in Warner Bros.' Justice League. If you have yet to see The Dark Knight Rises, watch out for spoilers ahead.
In its final minutes, Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises more than hinted at the idea that Gordon-Levitt's otherwise stock cop character would have a future fighting crime outside of the force – more specifically that he might pick up where Bruce Wayne left off since he ditched his gig as Batman to live a life of simplicity with Selina Kyle (aka Catwoman). It's also worth noting that another of the trilogy's actors is said to be hopping on board for Justice League.
Many saw this foreshadowing as nothing more than a fun way to end Nolan's trilogy and keep fans buzzing about the movie, but that might not be the case. Drew McWeeny of HitFix even suggests that JGL might appear as the Caped Crusader before Justice League:
"Now here's where things get interesting. The more insistent the drumbeat has become, the more poking around I've been doing, and it's looking like we may see Gordon-Levitt in the suit earlier than that. They're a long way from filming anything 'Justice League' related, but they appear to be solidifying deals for Gordon-Levitt and, potentially, at least one other actor from the Nolan films to do… something."
He goes on to propose that JGL might don the Bat-Suit in Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, which hits on June 14, 2013, or during its closing credits in the same fashion that Marvel foreshadows its upcoming films. Snyder was recently coy in talking with the New York Post about Justice League, only revealing that he's helping to keep Warner Bros. on track.
If this rumor proves to be fully true, consider my tickets for Man of Steel and Justice League bought since JGL is such a strong performer, even if the idea of this franchise spinning off of Nolan's universe is an iffy one.
Would you break out the wallet to see him as Batman?
Julian Stark


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Home→Design→Foundations
6. Materials: Foundations
(a) Concrete slab
Despite the fact that this is far and away the cheapest solution, I am reluctant to build on a slab on the ground. I don't want to contribute to the already considerable problems Cumnor Hill has with flooding, and neither do I want Cumnor Hill draining into my house. The section is already continually damp, owing the clay substrate, and I would ideally like my building to be raised from the ground so that the air can circulate underneath it. Despite my reservations, the plain concrete slab is the solution urged on me by all builders and architects I have consulted. Given my budget, and having given the other possibilities dues consideration, I may come back to it. However, it is estimated that production of 1 ton of cement will produce 0.8 tons of CO2, so I am investigating the possibility of using either of the following: Hempcrete[1] and Limecrete[2]
(b) Raised floor construction on concrete piers[3]
A – Floor system
B – Wood or steel beam
C – pier/post connector
D – Concrete pier
E – Foundation bolt
F – Shear panel
G – Insulation and vapour barrier
H – Foundation Vent
Admittedly, though, there is a lot of engineering involved, and it would be expensive. We still have concrete in the form of piers, but in addition, we have steel beams and quite a lot of ironmongery in the form of vents, foundation bolts, shear panels etc. How green would it be?
(c) Recycled tyres[4]
Recycled tyres are often used for the foundations of straw bale buildings. A good example can be found in a community health building, the Beehive in Manzil Way, off Oxford's Cowley Road. Tyres filled with rubble are strong and stable, but opinion varies as to how long they will last if not exposed to the air. Estimates range from 300 years to thousands. So, as long as you bury them, they could last forever. If you leave them exposed to the air, they will degrade. At Manzil Way, they have plastered over the tyre foundations with a natural clay plaster, but it is cracking already, after just a couple of years, and it looks as though it is not going to last very long.
(d) Timber piles
I like the idea of timber piles, but in this case using them could be problematic. They would have to be pile-driven, which would mean bringing heavy machinery on site. Or they could be dug in, but in this case would still need to be cemented into place. Also, once I have the piles in, I would still have to fix the base to them (see b. raised floor construction above).
(e) Micro-piles
I thought I liked the idea of micropiles, until I read more about them: "Micropiles (typically 6" – 12" diameter) are excellent foundation elements constructed using geotechnical drilling techniques and high strength materials. Micropiles are preferred supports to stabilize buildings, bridges, highways and other man-made structures that have restricted access, karst geology or are vibration sensitive. Micropiles can penetrate to hundreds of feet in depth and support high compression and tension loads. . ." at which point I stopped, feeling really stressed. I think micropiles, although they sound small and friendly, are not required for a small Ecobuild in Cumnor. Another case, I think of an over-engineered solution
(f) Helical foundations
Browsing through construction sites on the web, I came across a company called Screwfast Foundations and was really excited by their product. This simple foundation system is based on the principal that a screw can do the work of a nail, only with longer lasting effect and with less ground disturbance. The idea of driving piles into my plot is a pretty scary one: pile drivers are noisy and brutal, and the pile would have to be concreted in anyway. If you could screw a pile into the earth, how elegant a solution is that! This is a system used by the Victorians, for the first fixed shipping lights in the Thames Estuary and for the construction of the big promenade piers along the South Coast. These are still in daily use after 150 years, so for this product, my build would be small beer. This may, of course, be my problem. Would this be using a sledgehammer to crack a walnut? And, elegant and exciting as it is, how green is it? Interestingly, though, my approach to the company elicited the response that they would be too expensive for my purposes, and the suggestion that micropiles would be better.
(g) Steel spanning concrete slabs
Another exciting innovation by major building company Roger Bullivant is "System First" a modular foundation method comprising galvanised steel beams spanning concrete pile caps. On top of the beams sit pre-cut high-density polystyrene slabs in metal supports; and on top of this is poured a screed of concrete, thus creating a relatively lightweight and highly insulated floor slab.
Roger Bullivant "System First" foundation
Roger Bullivant claims dramatic savings in carbon emissions, water consumption and raw materials: "Compared with a traditional trench-fill foundation for a house with an 80m2 footprint, it says that CO2 emissions are reduced from a typical 73 tonnes to just 13 tonnes. Water use is reduced by almost 90% from a staggering 36,000 litres to just under 4,300 litres." The company also cites a 75% reduction in construction time on a traditional house foundation, with comparable cost savings.[5] This is a very attractive option, but, again, it could be a bit over-engineered for my purposes.
(i)Tyres and gabions finished with Limecrete
Matt Muldoon, of the Natural Building Company, advises that I should assume a dead load of 300kg/m2 for an intensive green roof, which could be a problem for a load-bearing straw wall, but would be OK for timber frame. The foundations could be of gabions or car tyres, even without crete, although, if I used tyres, I would, of course, still have to shelter them from the elements, so limecrete could be used for that. He writes: If I was building it, though, I would put some foundation in beyond car tires/gabions . . . I'd do limecrete trench fill, or better still you could save on limecrete by making a rubble trench and capping it with limecrete. This should be fine – your building is lightweight, and if you're building on clay it's better to have something flexible (limecrete) than inflexible (concrete). Just a note though – if the ground is very clayey at the bottom of your foundation, so clayey that it can't drain, then it'd be better to do trench fill limecrete than rubble trench. If your foundation can't drain and it's full of rubble then it'll just fill up with water like a pond – and nobody wants their house on a pond.[6]
(j) Filcris Ecogrid
Just when I thought I had covered all the bases, I heard back from a company I had contacted with a view to using recycled plastic as a foundation. They suggested two products from their range: one was recycled plastic posts, and the other a kind of recycled plastic mesh that I could fill with compacted earth, sand, or shingle. It is a product called Ecogrid[7], and is used for car parks and as a guard against erosion and as a foundation for lightweight garden buildings. Could this be the answer?
I think I will let Malcolm, my architect brother-in-law from New Zealand, have the last word on this one. He writes to me about a 3-day course on Eco-design he attended in Wellington, New Zealand: "One of the workshop sessions discussed the comparison of building materials to compare the energy input needed to produce the material. The scientist projected an ordinary drinking glass on the screen and then proceeded to add the energy inputs back to the beginning of sourcing the sand to make the glass. The steps covered the entire screen in a network flowchart. Because of the complexity of inputs to create a product it was impossible to compare one product with another in a quantifiable way. What you are doing is all that is possible where you are looking for materials that are as close to the source with the least work required to make them usable. You are then listing all the merits and disadvantages of each and leaving it up to the subconscious to weigh it all up and tell you which one you prefer."
It's not a quick job, planning a building. If I thought that ten weeks would be enough time to get it sorted, I was mistaken. It takes a lot of time to research techniques and materials . . . or, at least, just to learn which techniques and materials I need to research. And then, of course, there is the mathematics: learning about loading and stress, ratios, volumes, bearings etc. But an Ecobuild isn't an easy option. As the Einstein Principle has it: Things should be as simple as possible, but no simpler.
First, I have to understand the complexity of my building. Then I have to simplify it. There is much left to do.
[1]See Appendix 1
[2] See Appendix 2
Illustration: Nucentury Home Inspections
[5] https://www.building.co.uk/sustain_story.asp?storycode=3126869 consulted 18 Feb 2009
[6] Email from Matt Muldoon (Date)


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All over here in Dalymount..Congrats to St.Patricks Athletic on winning the Leinster Senior Cup 2011!!
best chance of the game for Bohs...Stephen Traynor beats the keeper with a low drive towards the bottom corner but the ball smacks off the post and the keeper collects for a goal kick.
The game has kicked off!!
The teams are out on the field and we are all set.Will it be the youth of Bohs who will win it for a 33rd time or will the Saints steal the show and take it home for the 7th time?
This is the 109th Leinster Senior Cup Final and was first played in 1892 making this the oldest competition in Association Football in Ireland!


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