It seems that the Democrats are throwing around this flat earth accusation almost as loosely as they do racism attacks. The President is far from the first to use this line of attack and will not be the last.
Instead of just lashing back we need to ask ourselves dispassionately if there is any truth to the flat earth accusations. In doing this we need to clarify exactly what is meant by the flat earth description.
The basic idea is that most people in the days of Columbus thought the earth was flat and outright rejected all evidence to the contrary. In other words, a flat earther is one who is so fixed on myth and tradition that he cannot be convinced by obvious evidence that a new discovery is valid.
That said, it is amusing that Obama's statement indicating the flat earth belief in the days of Columbus is somewhat flat earth in itself. This Middle Age belief has now been proven to be a myth that was started in the late eighteenth century. A good book clarifying the subject is "Inventing the Flat Earth" by Jeffrey Russell. He explains that the popular writers of the day who mention the shape of the earth all assume it to be a globe. These include such notables as, Thomas Aquinas, Dante, Roger Bacon, writers of travel narratives like John Mandeville, and many others.
It is amusing then that in buying into the myth of the flat earth belief in the days of Columbus the President is buying into a myth just as he accuses the Republicans as embracing myth.
It is also almost laugh-out-loud funny that Daniel Shenton, the actual president of the Flat Earth Society, which still believes the earth is flat, supports Obama's belief in man-made global warming from which his stop the drilling belief is largely based. He tweeted, "most Flat Earth Society members generally accept climate change/global warming." Obama and real live flat earthers of today are on the same page with global warming and orthodox saving the planet schemes.
Maybe in a future speech the President will correct himself and praise the Flat Earth Society for its support of his policies.
(1) All they want to do is drill baby drill.
(3) They are against the development of alternative energies.
In other words, the image they present of the Right is that they are Neanderthals who only see one way to get energy and that is to drill for oil as we have drilled in the past and do more of it. They see this as crazy because we have limited resources and if we just drill for oil without developing alternative sources then they day will come that we will have no oil and no alternative sources and then where will we be? We'll be screwed – civilization would collapse with no energy and we'll revert back to the stone age with a ruined environment.
Now, if this were true then Obama would indeed be justified in calling the Right flat earthers, but is this view accurate? Let us go through the portrayal of the Right and see.
False. While it is true that most on the Right do want more drilling that is not all they want.
(2) They are against clean alternative energy.
False. All of them I know of support developing alternative fuels and energy. They support any alternative energy source that is clean and would not be a drain on the economy to produce.
(3) They do not care if we pollute the air.
False. Almost all conservatives and libertarians care about pollution of all kinds and will support common sense measures to insure we have clean air and water.
(4) They are not concerned about increasing fuel economy and conserving energy.
Mostly false. There are a handful of conservatives that do not seem concerned about conserving energy. Some of the more affluent ones seem unconcerned about driving a gas-guzzler or flying a lot in private or commercial jets. Some do not like the energy saver bulbs and refuse to use them.
On the other hand, there are many liberals who teach to us to conserve energy yet also drive gas-guzzlers, fly on private jets and hate the compact fluorescent bulbs.
The Left is much more vocal about conserving energy but in deed it is questionable that they are any better in practice than the Right. Al Gore, for instance, is perhaps the most vocal proponent of conserving fossil fuels has a mansion that burns about twenty times the energy as the average home and flies regularly in private jets.
Unknown by many, George W Bush was quite a green president. According to a 2001 Chicago Tribune article, his "4,000-square-foot house in Crawford Texas is a model of environmental rectitude.
"Geothermal heat pumps located in a central closet circulate water through pipes buried 300 feet deep in the ground where the temperature is a constant 67 degrees; the water heats the house in the winter and cools it in the summer. Systems such as the one in this "eco-friendly" dwelling use about 25% of the electricity that traditional heating and cooling systems utilize.
"A 25,000-gallon underground cistern collects rainwater gathered from roof runs; wastewater from sinks, toilets and showers goes into underground purifying tanks and is also funneled into the cistern. The water from the cistern is used to irrigate the landscaping surrounding the four-bedroom home. Plants and flowers native to the high prairie area blend the structure into the surrounding ecosystem.
Some on the Right and Left are careless about conserving energy, but contrary to perpetual accusations many on the Right support conserving energy and have a modest carbon footprint. Even though I'm best categorized as a Libertarian I'm often accused by liberals as being ultra conservative, which I think is kind of silly. They would probably be surprised to know that when I last took an online test to determine my carbon footprint that mine was about half the average person. For most of my life I've driven a car that gets good miles per gallon and I've used energy saving bulbs from the time they first came out. My wife, who used to work for the state department of energy, is diligent about keeping the house around 68 degrees in the winter and no lower than about 78 degrees in the summer.
I know that I'm not alone. From my personal observations it seems to me that the Right is about as energy conscious as the Left.
So, if the Left's straw man portrayal of the Right is not accurate how should they be portrayed? The answer is quite simple.
The Right does indeed want to drill domestically for oil as needed. They feel that it is presently essential to decrease our need for foreign, especially overseas oil. Just as the oil boom in North Dakota has created the lowest unemployment rate in the nation, more domestic oil production would create more jobs at home and eventually lower the world price on oil and gas. Most are supportive of alternative energies and believe that they will replace much of our oil use but there is no way of knowing how long that will be. Until cost effective alternatives can replace fossil fuels they believe it would be reckless to not drill for the domestic oil that we need. Just as whale oil was a bridge to fossil fuel dominance even so is oil a bridge to the dominance of new more environmentally friendly energy sources.
Does this sound like a flat earth, primitive, illogical approach? I don't think so.
So what is the approach of the President and his supporters toward drilling for oil and developing alternatives?
He regularly ridicules the phrase, "drill baby drill," and keeps telling us that we cannot drill our way to energy independence. He often tells us what an insignificant effect on price and supply drilling for more oil will accomplish, as if it is a flat earth thing to do. But then he opened up the strategic reserves in an attempt to lower oil prices which added much less to supply than would additional drilling and accomplished very little except weaken our national defense capabilities.
Even though the President's Air Force One, his limousines, buses, heating systems, etc run on oil based fuels he seems bent on restricting drilling.
This explains why Obama was against drilling in ANWR, against the Keystone Pipeline and reluctant to expand oil drilling permits.
In place of drilling he is betting on the idea that alternative energies, particularly wind and solar, will fill the energy gap. But Solyndra and other failures tell us that we may need fossil fuels longer than the Left thinks. What happens if we cut down on oil production and alternative energy sources take 30-40 years longer to perfect? We could soon be paying over $10 a gallon. Who would then be considered the flat earther if that happens?
Between the two approaches to energy I would say that the approach of the Right is a much more logical one. In addition Gallup has revealed that a majority, 60% of the people, support more domestic drilling.
If the two sides would just quit demonizing each other and seek to correctly understand and represent the other's point of view while considering the will of the people we should be able to arrive at areas of agreement on energy and move forward.


Clozaril (clozapine) is an antipsychotic approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat severely ill patients with schizophrenia who do not respond to other antipsychotics.
Clozaril can also be used to manage psychotic symptoms in patients with Huntington's disease when other medications fail.
From 6-25 percent of Huntington's disease patients experience psychotic symptoms, which includes delusions and hallucinations.
These symptoms are thought to develop when there are disturbances in chemical messengers or neurotransmitters in the brain known as dopamine and serotonin. Brain damage that occurs in Huntington's disease affects the delicate balance of these neurotransmitters.
Clozaril is a second-generation antipsychotic. This means that unlike first-generation antipsychotics that only act on dopamine D2 receptors, Clozaril acts on both dopamine D2 receptors and serotonin 5HT2A receptors.
While researchers are still investigating exactly how Clozaril works, its action on these receptors appears to correct the underlying neurotransmitter imbalance, relieving psychotic symptoms.
Clozaril is an established antipsychotic medication in patients who do not respond to other types of antipsychotics. Although there have not been controlled clinical trials specifically in Huntington's disease patients, the medicine is commonly used off-label for these patients.
While some antipsychotics may be used to treat chorea in Huntington's, Clozaril typically is not used to manage this symptom. A study of 33 patients with Huntington's disease who received a daily dose of 150 mg of Clozaril for 31 days did not experience improvements in chorea or voluntary motor movements.
Common side effects of Clozaril are drooling due to increased salivation, sedation, drowsiness, fast heart rate, weight gain, dizziness, vertigo, and constipation.
On rare occasions, Clozaril may trigger a person's bone marrow to produce less or stop producing white blood cells, a phenomenon known as agranulocytosis. Agranulocytosis affects about 1-2 percent of patients who have been taking Clozaril for a year and can be fatal if not detected early.
People who are taking Clozaril should have regular visits to their treating physicians; certain blood tests are necessary to monitor the safety and effectiveness of Clozaril.


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In Pictures: The First Lady's Trip to the U.K. and Italy
June 24, 2015 at 5:35 PM ET by Ken Meyer
Last week, the First Lady headed to the U.K. and Italy on a trip that took her from talking to girls about their education.
Ed. note: This is cross-posted on the First Lady's Medium account. See the original post here.
Last week, the First Lady headed to the U.K. and Italy on a trip that took her from talking to girls about their education, to helping share tips for healthy living at the Expo, to visiting with our military families stationed abroad.
#LetGirlsLearn: London, U.K.
In London, the First Lady was inspired and impressed by the hard-working students she met at the Mulberry School for Girls. More than 62 million girls around the world are not in school. That's a devastating loss for all of us who are missing out on their promise. That's why while at the Mulberry School, the First Lady also announced a nearly $200 million British and American partnership to continue their collective support for adolescent girls' education, part of which will be directed to countries affected by conflict and crisis.
Students welcome First Lady Michelle Obama at Mulberry School for Girls in London, England, June 16, 2015. The First Lady visited to discuss the Let Girls Learn initiative. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
The First Lady is presented with flowers. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
Mrs. Obama delivers remarks on the Let Girls Learn initiative. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
The First Lady meets with Prince Harry for tea to discuss the Let Girls Learn initiative and support for veterans, at Kensington Palace in London, June 17, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
Prime Minister David Cameron and Samantha Cameron greet the First Lady at 10 Downing Street in London. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
#LetsMove: Milan, Italy
The First Lady and the Presidential Delegation visited the U.S. pavilion themed "American Food 2.0" at the Milan World Expo 2015. While there, they met with representatives from other countries to share the successes of the First Lady's Let's Move! initiative, and learned about how other countries are addressing the issue of childhood obesity and raising healthier families.
Mrs. Obama arrives with daughters Sasha and Malia, and niece Leslie Robinson in Milan, Italy. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
Mrs. Obama participates in a "Let's Move!" cooking demonstration with Italian and American middle school students at the James Beard American Restaurant. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
The First Lady autographs a student's apron after a "Let's Move" cooking demonstration. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
The First Lady and family visit the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
Mrs. Obama views Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, wife Agnese Landini and their families at the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
Mrs. Obama and Mrs. Landini tour the Mirror Room in the Italian Pavilion at the World Expo in Milan, June 18, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
The First Lady watches food conservation videos made by students of the International School of Milan. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
The First Lady greets student ambassadors and the U.S. Delegation at the USA Pavilion at the World Expo. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
Mrs. Obama tours the USA Pavilion at the World Expo. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
Mrs. Obama signs the guest book in the USA Pavilion at the World Expo. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
#JoiningForces: Vicenza, Italy
The First Lady had a great day visiting with military families stationed in Vicenza, Italy. She attended a USO-hosted barbecue, read a story to military kids with Blue Star Families and Disney's Books on Bases, and surprised expecting mothers with gifts from Operation Shower and Glam4Good. But, celebrating our military families can't just be a one-day event. That's why the First Lady challenged all Americans to ask themselves what they can do for our military families stationed all around the world.
The First Lady and Col. Robert L. Menist, Jr. read to children of service members at U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza in Vicenza, Italy, June 19, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
Mrs. Obama and her daughter Malia help serve ice cream to military families. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
The First Lady surprises expectant mothers during a Joining Forces surprise baby shower. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
Mrs. Obama greets military families after delivering remarks. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
The First Lady, Malia, Sasha and Marian Robinson tour an exhibit at the La Biennale, in Venice, Italy, June 20, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
Mrs. Obama travels by boat in Venice. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon)
Learn more about the First Lady's trip to the London, Milan, and Vicenza:
"Michelle Obama, the Perfect Partner for Peace Corps and Let Girls Learn"
"American Food 2.0: Representing the Presidential Delegation at Milan Expo 2015"
"The First Lady Celebrates Military Families Stationed in Italy"
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module Control.Concurrent.STM.TMapSpec ( spec ) where

import Control.Concurrent.STM
import Control.Concurrent.STM.TMap
import Control.Monad
import Prelude hiding (null, lookup)
import Test.Hspec

spec :: Spec
spec = do
    describe "newTMap" $
        it "creates a new empty TMap" $ do
            isEmpty <- atomically $ newTMap >>= null
            unless isEmpty $ fail "TMap is not empty."

    describe "newTMapIO" $
        it "creates a new empty TMap" $ do
            isEmpty <- newTMapIO >>= atomically . null
            unless isEmpty $ fail "TMap is not empty."

    describe "size" $ do
        context "when the TMap is empty" $
            it "returns 0" $ do
                elems <- atomically $ newTMap >>= size
                elems `shouldBe` 0

        context "when the TMap is not empty" $
            it "returns the size" $ do
                elems <- atomically $ do
                    tmap <- newTMap
                    insert "hello" "world" tmap
                    insert "goodbye" "world" tmap
                    size tmap
                elems `shouldBe` 2

    describe "null" $ do
        context "when the TMap is empty" $
            it "returns True" $ do
                isEmpty <- atomically $ newTMap >>= null
                unless isEmpty $ fail "TMap is not empty."

        context "when the TMap is not empty" $
            it "returns False" $ do
                isEmpty <- atomically $ do
                    tmap <- newTMap
                    insert 'a' (15 :: Int) tmap
                    null tmap
                when isEmpty $ fail "TMap is empty."

    describe "lookup" $ do
        context "when the key is not in the TMap" $
            it "returns Nothing" $ do
                result <- atomically $
                    (newTMap :: STM (TMap String ())) >>= lookup "key"
                result `shouldBe` Nothing

        context "when the key is in the TMap" $
            it "returns the associated value" $ do
                result <- atomically $ do
                    tmap <- newTMap
                    insert "test" (15 :: Int) tmap
                    lookup "test" tmap
                result `shouldBe` Just 15

    describe "keys" $
        it "returns each key in the TMap" $ do
            keys' <- atomically $ do
                tmap <- newTMap
                insert 'a' (1 :: Int) tmap
                insert 'b' 2 tmap
                insert 'c' 3 tmap
                keys tmap
            keys' `shouldBe` "abc"

    describe "insert" $
        it "inserts a value into the TMap" $ do
            tmap <- newTMapIO
            firstLookup <- atomically $ lookup "15" tmap
            atomically $ insert "15" '8' tmap
            secondLookup <- atomically $ lookup "15" tmap
            firstLookup `shouldBe` Nothing
            secondLookup `shouldBe` Just '8'

    describe "delete" $ do
        context "when the key does not exist in the TMap" $
            it "does not modify the TMap" $ do
                tmap <- atomically $ do
                    tmap' <- newTMap
                    insert "80" 'a' tmap'
                    insert "alpha" 'x' tmap'
                    return tmap'
                map' <- atomically $ toMap tmap
                atomically $ delete "79" tmap
                map'' <- atomically $ toMap tmap
                map' `shouldBe` map''

        context "when the key does exist in the TMap" $
            it "does not modify the TMap" $ do
                tmap <- atomically $ do
                    tmap' <- newTMap
                    insert (10 :: Int) "greetings" tmap'
                    insert 12 "human" tmap'
                    return tmap'
                result <- atomically $ lookup 10 tmap
                atomically $ delete 10 tmap
                result' <- atomically $ lookup 10 tmap
                result `shouldBe` Just "greetings"
                result' `shouldBe` Nothing

    describe "fromList" $ do
        let input :: [(String, Int)]
            input = [ ("alpha", 1)
                    , ("beta", 2)
                    ]
        it "creates a TMap from the given List" $ do
            tmap <- atomically $ fromList input
            alphaValue <- atomically $ lookup "alpha" tmap
            betaValue <- atomically $ lookup "beta" tmap
            gammaValue <- atomically $ lookup "gamma" tmap
            alphaValue `shouldBe` Just 1
            betaValue `shouldBe` Just 2
            gammaValue `shouldBe` Nothing

    describe "toList" $ do
        let expected :: [(Char, Bool)]
            expected = [ ('o', False)
                       , ('y', True)
                       , ('z', True)
                       ]
        it "creates a List from the given TMap" $ do
            list <- atomically $ do
                tmap <- newTMap
                insert 'z' True tmap
                insert 'y' True tmap
                insert 'o' False tmap
                toList tmap
            list `shouldBe` expected

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Energetic and forward-thinking traditional music featuring favorites from contra dances and concert sets: brassy mexican waltz to traditional old time tunes to electric banjo rock and more.
Comprised of Pearl Mueller Shirley, Willie Repoley, Laurel Davis Willoughby, & Chris Holleman, this Asheville, NC band has been touring the southeast contra dance circuit for almost two years, with their first cross-country tour during the fall of 2004. They strive to blur the line between the energy and groove of a dance band and the rich soul of folk songs.
With the wide-ranging backgrounds of each musician and a veritable truckload of instruments every song has its own distinct flavor -- from folk ballad to Mexican waltz to Gypsy dance tune, from banjo to brass to a cappella vocal harmony.


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package org.apache.ambari.server.topology;

/**
 * Indicates an invalid topology.
 */
public class InvalidTopologyException extends Exception {
  public InvalidTopologyException(String s) {
    super(s);
  }

  public InvalidTopologyException(String s, Throwable throwable) {
    super(s, throwable);
  }
}