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Power Ledger's Blockchain Energy Service is Live in Fremantle
Australia's coastal city of Fremantle has kicked off a trial that will allow some residents to trade solar power on a blockchain-based platform provided by renewable energy-focused crypto startup Power Ledger.
According to the Minister for Finance, Energy and Aboriginal Affairs in the government of Western Australia, Ben Wyatt, around 40 households in Fremantle will participate in the trial that will end next year in June.
Efficient Balancing of Supply and Demand
During the trial, households will enjoy the flexibility of determining the price at which they are willing to purchase and sell solar power for and then conduct the transactions on a blockchain-enabled platform.
"The trial represents an innovative solution to virtual energy trading that may have implications for energy utilities working to balance energy supply and demand all over the world," Wyatt said in a statement. "These households are believed to be the first in the world to be taking part in an active, billed, peer-to-peer trading trial that allows them to effectively buy and sell solar energy generated by their rooftop system across the grid."
The trial is part of the RENeW Nexus Project that has brought together various entities including Power Ledger. The RENeW Nexus project was initiated with a view of exploring how future cities can use blockchain technology and big data to integrate distributed energy as well as water systems infrastructure.
Power Ledger in the United States
This comes less than a month since Power Ledger made a foray in the biggest wholesale electricity market in the United States by inking a deal with energy supplier American PowerNet. The deal allowed Power Ledger to deploy its blockchain-based peer-to-peer renewable energy trading platform at the electricity provider's headquarters in the state of Pennsylvania.
Aussie Crypto Startup Power Ledger Brings P2P Energy Trading to Largest US Market https://t.co/OiVpHq5eON
— CCN (@CryptoCoinsNews) November 18, 2018
As CCN reported at the time, the initiative enabled the solar power generated on the rooftops and carports at the headquarters of American PowerNet to be distributed to the surrounding businesses using Power Ledger's xGrid platform.
"Rather than just dump our excess solar power on to the grid, we're thrilled we can now provide clean, sustainable power to our neighbors," CCN quoted American PowerNet's president, Scott Helm, as having said.
A month prior, Power Ledger had won the 2018 edition of Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), a competition organized by the billionaire founder of Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson, to equip techpreneurs with the necessary tools required for their success. The startup, which raised approximately AUD$34 million in an initial coin offering last year in October, received financial endorsements totaling millions of dollars after winning the XTC 2018.
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Ventnor Next? Hansen Sober Living Expands in Lower Chelsea Atlantic City
January 2, 2022 January 2, 2022 / By Downbeach BUZZ
Ventnor keeping a close eye on how Hansen Sober Living is expanding in the usually quiet, Lower Chelsea neighborhood of Atlantic City.
Atlantic City and Ventnor homeowners watching in disbelief.
Hansen Sober Living not required to follow local Atlantic City zoning and land-use laws. Similar things likely happening in Ventnor as well.
Paul Richards of Tallahassee Ave addressed Atlantic City Council on Dec 29, 2021. (VIDEO)
Frustrations over the sober living Hansen House currently being built on Tallahassee Ave. Even on Christmas day. Late into the night.
Hansen allegedly told Mr. Richards they're turning the house into an in-patient, level 3 housing facility, with a full-time staff member. Residents / patients will go for treatments Monday through Saturday, 8a to 4p.
I'm not sure how this is a residential house. There's an army of people moving stuff into this house.
I called Dale Finch, Director of License and Inspections for City of Atlantic City. Finch says city doesn't have jurisdiction. Can't look into it. Can't step foot on the property. NJ State deals with it.
Hansen Sober Living Operations in Atlantic City and Ventnor.
Richards then spoke with Chief of NJ Bureau of Rooming & Boarding House Standards. (DCA)
Bernard "Jay" Raywood said Atlantic City has all the right to stop them from doing what they're doing… if they're failing for zoning use, land use. If they fail, city has the right to come in and stop them. (VIDEO)
Lt Gov Sheila Oliver oversees the DCA for NJ Gov Phil Murphy.
How does Dale Finch not know he has authority to stop it?
Some nights they're out there till 10:30 at night working on the house. They were out there Christmas morning.
That's kind of like a commercial property. It's not a residential property.
And I'll go on record. I'd much rather have an Airbnb over there than deal with the sober living and what this is going to bring to the neighborhood.
From what I understand, after detox, judges say 'do you want to go to rehab or sober living house'? Are we looking to have that in our neighborhoods? (VIDEO)
AC Councilman Jesse Kurtz: You know when somebody is doing work on Christmas Day, that's a red flag.
It's on the record in federal court. This group bought a house in the city and started doing construction work without permits. They felt they didn't need to get permits. They moved people in without permits.
Now, after being denied by our zoning board for a variance to do what they wanted to do, they're doing it anyway.
I think at some point, we need to stand up and stand strong for the rule of law.
AC Councilman Kurtz
License and Inspection Director Dale Finch: The Tallahassee Ave property is a Class F facility. We do not have any jurisdiction over the UCC operations, which means construction wise, we would not be aware of any permitting. The NJ DCA issues the permits and they do the inspections.
We do not have any jurisdiction. We are not privy to the permits that were issued at the time. We are working to resolve the issue, but it's going to probably end up going back into the courts.
I was not aware that they were moving furniture or building walls. We wouldn't have that knowledge from the state construction side.
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In response to a series of deadly shootings, Colorado lawmakers introduced a new bill Monday to allow judges to order the seizure of guns for six months or longer from people who are considered a "significant risk" to themselves or others.
The "red flag" measure is named for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish, who was shot to death Dec. 31 at a Highlands Ranch apartment complex by a man experiencing a mental health crisis.
Sheriff Tony Spurlock said Parrish's family believes such a law could have saved the 29-year-old deputy's life.
House Assistant Majority Leader Alec Garnett, front, announces a new "red flag" measure to allow judges to seize firearms from people who are considered a risk. He is joined by other supporters of the measure at a press conference at the Colorado Capitol on April 30, 2018.
"They beg you. They beg the legislators – the Senate — to pass this bill to protect officers and citizens and save them from tragedies that would be averted if we just had the tool to do the work," he told reporters at the Capitol.
Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper has said that he supports the concept of the legislation if "people's civil rights are completely protected," and his administration is considering possible executive action on the issue if lawmakers fail to act.
But the bipartisan legislation – sponsored by House Assistant Majority Leader Alec Garnett, D-Denver, and House Assistant Minority Leader Cole Wist, R-Centennial — faces a difficult path in the session's final days, particularly given the partisan split in the General Assembly and the contentious nature of gun legislation.
Senate President Kevin Grantham, R-Cañon City, wants to scrutinize the language on how a person's firearms are taken and who takes possession of them.
Under the legislation, a relative, household member or law enforcement officer could petition a judge to issue a temporary extreme risk protection order, known as ERPO, that allows for the removal of firearms from a person who poses a significant risk.
Within seven days, the court would hold a second hearing on whether to evaluate evidence that would prohibit the person from controlling, possessing or receiving a firearm for 182 days, or six months. If requested, a judge could extend the order.
A violation of an order would be a class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by three to 12 months in prison, and multiple violations would qualify as a felony punishable up to 18 months in prison.
To determine if a person is a significant risk, the judge could consider recent credible threats of violence, relevant mental health issues, any history of domestic violence, abuse of controlled substances and evidence of a recent acquisition of a firearm or ammunition.


For whatever reason, I got to thinking about the death of a cool Batman supporting cast member, Sarah Essen, the second wife of Commissioner James Gordon. Introduced in Frank Miller's Batman: Year One, Essen returned to the books during Alan Grant's great Batman run (very clever idea on Grant's part) and ultimately married Gordon. She was then killed by the Joker at the end of No Man's Land. Her death, as you might imagine, was quite traumatic. However, she basically has now been erased from Batman history, in that the last time I recall her even being mentioned was about four years ago. That got me to thinking of another cool Batman supporting cast member who was killed off - Stephanie "Spoiler" Brown. She, too, has basically been erased from Batman history (although Robin occasionally mentions here). This made me come up with what I call "The Erasure Point of Comic Book Grief."
Essentially, the concept is this - there is only a certain amount of grief that a character can suffer before it just overwhelms the entire basis of the character. Therefore, to avoid this, writers will just simply choose to erase the effects of a particular character's death.
To wit, Commissioner Gordon's main point of grief is that the Joker crippled (and perhaps tortured - I do not know what the current stance is on that point) his daughter, Barbara (Batgirl/Oracle) Gordon.
His wife ALSO being murdered by the Joker is just way too much, and as such, it just doesn't get referred to, because doing so would just be overwhelming Gordon with grief.
In the late 80s, after Jason Todd was killed, Batman basically went a bit nuts - that a child in his charge was murdered, it was too much for him to handle. So, later, when a SECOND child in his charge, Stephanie Brown (who was Robin for a short period in time), was murdered, Batman would, theoretically, REALLY lose it, right? You can't go nuts over ONE kid dying, then be okay when a SECOND kid dies, right?
But since no one wants to write a nutso Batman, they just have erased the memory of Stephanie Brown from Batman's history. He just DOESN'T react to her death. No real reason, he just doesn't.
Peter Parker constantly laments the deaths of Uncle Ben and Gwen Stacy, but note that he almost never reflects upon the death of his best friend, Harry Osborn, right? That's because even a character as built upon grief as Peter Parker can't spend THAT much time grieving, so Harry is basically erased from his history.
It really makes you wonder, though, what the point of killing off good characters like Sarah Essen and Stephanie Brown are, if their deaths end up not even really having any effect upon those close to them?


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"Song to the Siren" is a song written by Tim Buckley to a poem by his writing partner Larry Beckett, released by Buckley on his 1970 album Starsailor. It was also later released on Morning Glory: The Tim Buckley Anthology, the album featuring a performance of the song taken from the final episode of The Monkees TV show which aired on March 25, 1968.

Pat Boone was the first to release a  recording of the song when it was featured on his 1969 album Departure, predating Buckley's album. However, the song has become perhaps Buckley's most famous due to a number of artists covering the song after his death in 1975, notably the British ensemble This Mortal Coil in 1983.

Background

The song was written in 1967, but Buckley was dissatisfied with the early attempts at recording it. It would finally appear on Starsailor three years later. In 1968, Buckley first performed the song in its original folk song style, with Buckley playing solo with a 12 string guitar, as a guest star on the series finale of The Monkees. This stands in contrast to the lusher, reverb-filled version present on the Starsailor album. The Monkees television spot features the song in the key of E while the later album version is played in Bb. The album version also features heavy reverb on the electric guitar and high pitched background vocals. In comparison, the live version is more lo-fi, with no effects, and Buckley's voice is accompanied only by his guitar. The 1968 performance also features different lyrics with the phrase "I am puzzled as the oyster" later being changed to "I'm as puzzled as the newborn child" in the album version. This was reportedly because when Buckley played the song to Judy Henske, wife of then producer Jerry Yester, she responded to the line with laughter.

Despite this, Buckley and Beckett regarded this song as their greatest collaboration effort, with Beckett later stating "It's a perfect match of melody and lyrics. There was some kind of uncanny connection between us."

The song's reference to the sirens tempting sailors at sea stems from Greek mythology. This lyrical style is an example of Larry Beckett's literary inspirations, and stands in direct contrast to Buckley's own more personal writing style.

Larry Beckett
Beckett wrote the lyrics to "Song to the Siren" as part of his ongoing collaboration and friendship with Buckley throughout their high school years. Beckett has been working alongside the English musician, vocalist, and songwriter Stuart Anthony in a number of guises. The collaboration with Anthony began with the Lancaster-based band The Long Lost Band in 2014 when Beckett began contributing lyrics to their work. "Song to the Siren" formed part of their collaboration when Beckett visited the UK for two tour dates in 2015 - Liverpool and Lancaster. The live version of the song featured a spoken word part by Beckett explaining the origin of the lyrics, which was previously included in documentary footage with the author. Subsequently, a studio version of the song was recorded in 2016 to reflect the live rendition, making this recording somewhat special as (amongst the raft of cover versions) this is the first time the lyricist has appeared on the track. The Larry Beckett and The Long Lost Band version was released online on 21 October 2016. The song was also performed live by Stuart Anthony on the boat Odysseia, a replica Ancient Greek ship, setting sail from Lefkada. This rendition denotes a spiritual "home coming" for the song; the surroundings being thought to be Homer's Ithaca.

This Mortal Coil version

This Mortal Coil recorded a version of "Song to the Siren" that was released as a single in September 1983.  The single spent three weeks on the UK Charts where it peaked at no. 66 on October 23, 1983. Eventually, the single appeared for 101 weeks on the UK Indie Charts, a run that ranked fourth in the 1980s after three classic long-selling records: "Bela Lugosi's Dead" by Bauhaus (131 weeks), "Blue Monday" by New Order (186 weeks) and "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division (195 weeks). "Song to the Siren" was included on the group's 1984 album It'll End in Tears which was released a year after the single.

This Mortal Coil was a loose collective of musicians under the leadership of producer Ivo Watts-Russell, and most of whom had recorded for the 4AD label. Singer Elizabeth Fraser and guitarist Robin Guthrie of the Cocteau Twins performed the new version of Buckley's song. Fraser also recorded a duet with Tim's son, Jeff Buckley, developing an intense personal relationship with him.

Following the release of the single by This Mortal Coil, Buckley's work experienced a reappraisal in the mid-1980s. This revival of interest in the artist would be one of the greatest factors in the increase of his posthumous sales, falling second only to the publicity generated by the success of his son, Jeff.

In 1992, the track 'Temple of Dreams' by Messiah contained a repeated sample of Frazer's vocals ("Did I dream you dreamed about me?").

The cover is featured prominently in David Lynch's 1997 film Lost Highway.

In 2009, the This Mortal Coil version of the song was featured in the supernatural fantasy film The Lovely Bones, to critical acclaim, having been chosen for the 1970s period piece story to reflect a passage of time from the film's 1973 initial setting in rural America to a 1980s era that had arrived over the years since main character Susie Salmon's murder.

In 2012 Dawn French selected this song on Desert Island Discs as, in her words, "The song that made me fall in love again". In 2021, the song featured on an episode of Soul Music, a music documentary series on BBC Radio 4.

Other versions
The 2021 director's cut Zack Snyder's Justice League includes a recording of "Song to the Siren" by UK singer/songwriter Rose Betts.

In 2023 HVPPY DEVTH'' covered "Song to the Siren"  featuring Bahadir Demiralay (Vocals), Roger Jarvis (Production, Song Writing, Programming), Nabil Kassem (Production, Song Writing, Programming, Mixing) and Rob Robinson (Mastering)and made a synth pop version of the song.

References

External links
Official Tim Buckley site
Song to the Siren on YouTube
List of Song to the Siren covers

1960s ballads
1969 songs
4AD singles
Folk ballads
Songs about oceans and seas
Songs written by Tim Buckley
Songs written by Larry Beckett
Classical mythology in music

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Most of my blog posts so far have had humor and sarcasm sprinkled in them….some of them are SMOTHERED in it. Its time for a change… so, this blog post won't be like my others….I promise.
I have been thinking a lot, lately, about family. Not necessarily MY family….just "family". Everyone has one…even those that are estranged from their family or those that were adopted or those that seem to have "lost everyone". Somewhere out there, there is a family for everyone. "Family" are those people that make you feel whole…people that you would give or do anything to make them happy, healthy, and feeling loved. To a Genealogist, "family" normally falls into a pedigree chart or GEDCOM file….but that doesn't mean they are in "your" pedigree chart. A true genealogist will help anyone search for their family…we just sometimes put more effort into searching for those people we love and care about the most.
I started reflecting on the mountains of papers and computer documents that I have in my "library" at home and its staggering. Name upon name, image upon image…some in duplicate and even triplicate. I seem to know each person intimately. Their dates of birth, marriage, and death pop into my head as I thumb thru my files. These people have occupied more than just my files and my computer. They occupy my heart as well. And I take it personally when I can't find a piece of them to make their files complete. Sometimes, I even get up in the middle of the night and can't get them out of my mind…so I turn on my laptop and try just one more thing to find them. They all have become so important to me.
Lately, I have been helping several friends with searching for missing family members. Not trying to find their 15th great grandmother, or break thru a typical brick wall, but, rather looking for family members who have recently passed away…most within the last 20 or so years. These people are not the easiest people to find. In a lot of cases their records have not been microfilmed and put online, or they are still being protected by the county offices to cut down on Identity Theft. These are the most frustrating for me. I will spend a hundred hours using Google, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Mocavo, etc., etc., etc., to try and find one little glimmer of finding the "missing person". It's not a matter of proving I can do it, or even for the acknowledgment that I found them, but it's that I don't want to let anyone down…especially those that mean so much to me. When I'm asked to help, I give it 250% of my effort.
Last night was one of those searches. At one point my computer cried "UNCLE" and froze for 10 minutes…I had 87 search tabs open in 4 browser windows…I didn't even realize I had that many open. I've searched funeral home websites, death indexes, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, bounced into Mocavo, surfed thru GenealogyBank and NewsLibrary for newspaper articles, and I've tried every variation of the child's name, mom's name, even looked for a common factor among other family members deaths that I could find. I've tried to find a cemetery where multiple family members were buried…a common funeral home the family used…but I'm not sure this one is going to be easily solved. So why am I getting myself upset over this one? Why is this search so different for me? Because the friend that requested my help is special. He holds a very special place in my heart and I'm so afraid of letting him down. What's important to him, is important to me. This is truly the meaning of family.
So the next time you are flipping thru your family files or are stuck on that one piece of the puzzle that you can't find, think about the person you are searching and the person you are doing the searching for. These people are a part of your family even if they are not biologically related to you….and they can be just as important deep in your heart.


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Q: JavaScript: can I access the object that contains imported modules? I'd like to create an array of the modules I am importing into Main.js file. How might I access the object that contains the imported modules?
EDIT To further explain, I am importing multiple classes into a Main.js file containing a Main class. Each of these classes comes from their own individual file, giving me import statements like this:
import Header from './features/Header.js';
import ImageStrip from './features/ImageStrip.js';
import AreaChart from './features/AreaChart.js';
import Axes from './features/Axes.js';

Is there a JavaScript object that contains the modules that are imported, for example something like [ Header, ImageStrip, AreaChart, Axes ]? Or is it possible to create one?

A: There is no data structure that is automatically populated with the imports of the current file. You will have to construct your own array or object that manually lists each import.
import Feature1 from './features/Feature1.js';
import Feature2 from './features/Feature2.js';
import {SubFeatureX} from './features/Feature3.js';

const imports = [Feature1, Feature2, {SubFeatureX}];
// or
const imports = {Feature1, Feature2, Feature3: {SubFeatureX}};

If you need to create this variable in every file and are worried about the effort of maintaining the lists manually, you could compile the project with Babel and could write a Babel plugin to add this variable for you at the top of each file.

A: file.js
export firstFunc() {}
export nextFunc() {}

newFile.js
import * as Obj from "./file.js";

Does it make sense?

A: import {firstMethod, secondMethod} from "./firstFile";
import {anotherFirstMethod} from "./secondFile";

export {
    firstMethod,
    secondMethod,
    anotherFirstMethod
};

or
import * as Obj from "./firstFile";
import * as Obj2 from "./secondFile";

export {
    Obj,
    Obj2
};

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package com.fastaccess.cheaphlight.helper;

import android.content.Context;
import android.content.res.ColorStateList;
import android.content.res.Configuration;
import android.content.res.Resources;
import android.content.res.TypedArray;
import android.graphics.Color;
import android.graphics.drawable.ColorDrawable;
import android.graphics.drawable.Drawable;
import android.graphics.drawable.RippleDrawable;
import android.graphics.drawable.ShapeDrawable;
import android.graphics.drawable.StateListDrawable;
import android.graphics.drawable.shapes.RoundRectShape;
import android.support.annotation.ColorInt;
import android.support.annotation.IdRes;
import android.support.annotation.NonNull;
import android.support.design.widget.NavigationView;
import android.support.v4.graphics.drawable.DrawableCompat;
import android.util.TypedValue;
import android.widget.LinearLayout;
import android.widget.TextView;

import com.fastaccess.cheaphlight.R;

import java.util.Arrays;

/**
 * Created by kosh20111 on 10/7/2015 10:42 PM
 */
public class ViewHelper {

    public static int getAccentColor(Context context) {
        TypedValue typedValue = new TypedValue();
        TypedArray a = context.obtainStyledAttributes(typedValue.data, new int[]{R.attr.colorAccent});
        int color = a.getColor(0, 0);
        a.recycle();
        return color;
    }

    public static int getPrimaryColor(Context context) {
        TypedValue typedValue = new TypedValue();
        TypedArray a = context.obtainStyledAttributes(typedValue.data, new int[]{R.attr.colorPrimary});
        int color = a.getColor(0, 0);
        a.recycle();
        return color;
    }

    public static int getPrimaryDarkColor(Context context) {
        TypedValue typedValue = new TypedValue();
        TypedArray a = context.obtainStyledAttributes(typedValue.data, new int[]{R.attr.colorPrimaryDark});
        int color = a.getColor(0, 0);
        a.recycle();
        return color;
    }

    public static int toPx(Context context, int dp) {
        return (int) TypedValue.applyDimension(TypedValue.COMPLEX_UNIT_DIP, dp, context.getResources().getDisplayMetrics());
    }

    public static int toDp(Context context, int px) {
        return (int) TypedValue.applyDimension(TypedValue.COMPLEX_UNIT_PX, px, context.getResources().getDisplayMetrics());
    }

    public static Drawable tintDrawable(Drawable drawable, int color) {
        drawable = DrawableCompat.wrap(drawable);
        DrawableCompat.setTint(drawable, color);
        return drawable;
    }

    public static Drawable getDrawableSelector(int normalColor, int pressedColor) {
        if (AppHelper.isLollipopOrHigher()) {
            return new RippleDrawable(ColorStateList.valueOf(pressedColor), getRippleMask(normalColor), getRippleMask(normalColor));
        } else {
            return getStateListDrawable(normalColor, pressedColor);
        }
    }

    private static Drawable getRippleMask(int color) {
        float[] outerRadii = new float[8];
        Arrays.fill(outerRadii, 3);
        RoundRectShape r = new RoundRectShape(outerRadii, null, null);
        ShapeDrawable shapeDrawable = new ShapeDrawable(r);
        shapeDrawable.getPaint().setColor(color);
        return shapeDrawable;
    }

    private static StateListDrawable getStateListDrawable(int normalColor, int pressedColor) {
        StateListDrawable states = new StateListDrawable();
        states.addState(new int[]{android.R.attr.state_pressed}, new ColorDrawable(pressedColor));
        states.addState(new int[]{android.R.attr.state_focused}, new ColorDrawable(pressedColor));
        states.addState(new int[]{android.R.attr.state_activated}, new ColorDrawable(pressedColor));
        states.addState(new int[]{}, new ColorDrawable(normalColor));
        return states;
    }

    public static ColorStateList textSelector(int normalColor, int pressedColor) {
        return new ColorStateList(
                new int[][]{
                        new int[]{android.R.attr.state_pressed},
                        new int[]{android.R.attr.state_focused},
                        new int[]{android.R.attr.state_activated},
                        new int[]{}
                },
                new int[]{
                        pressedColor,
                        pressedColor,
                        pressedColor,
                        normalColor
                }
        );
    }

    public static int generateTextColor(int color) {
        return Color.rgb(255 - Color.red(color),
                255 - Color.green(color),
                255 - Color.blue(color));
    }

    public static int getDarkColor(@ColorInt int color) {
        if (color == 0) return color;
        float cl = 0.9f;
        float[] hsv = new float[3];
        Color.colorToHSV(color, hsv);
        hsv[2] *= cl;
        return Color.HSVToColor(hsv);
    }

    public static boolean isTablet(Resources resources) {
        return (resources.getConfiguration().screenLayout & Configuration.SCREENLAYOUT_SIZE_MASK) >= Configuration.SCREENLAYOUT_SIZE_LARGE;
    }

    public static boolean isTablet(Context context) {
        return isTablet(context.getResources());
    }

    public static void setMenuCount(@NonNull NavigationView navigationView, @IdRes int itemId, @IdRes int txtId, int count) {
        if (navigationView.getMenu().findItem(itemId).getActionView() != null) {
            if (navigationView.getMenu().findItem(itemId).getActionView() instanceof TextView) {
                setTextViewMenuCounter(navigationView, itemId, count);
                return;
            }
            LinearLayout view = (LinearLayout) navigationView.getMenu().findItem(itemId).getActionView();
            ((TextView) view.findViewById(txtId)).setText(String.format("%d", count));
        }
    }

    private static void setTextViewMenuCounter(@NonNull NavigationView navigationView, @IdRes int itemId, int count) {
        TextView view = (TextView) navigationView.getMenu().findItem(itemId).getActionView();
        view.setText(String.format("%s", count));
    }

    public static boolean isLandscape(Resources resources) {
        return resources.getConfiguration().orientation == Configuration.ORIENTATION_LANDSCAPE;
    }
}

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Your Thoughts on the Blue Moon?
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HOW EXACTLY IS A ST LOUIS WAGE GARNISHMENT STOPPED?
A wage garnishment is stopped by either paying the debt in full (with interest), or by filing a St. Louis bankruptcy. Once the bankruptcy petition is filed, a St. Louis bankruptcy attorney can contact the creditor who is garnishing your paycheck and have it stopped immediately.
Most St. Louis wage garnishments take up to 25% of your net earnings (but you can get that dropped to 10% if you claim Head-of-Household on your taxes). This can have a tremendous impact on your ability to pay all of you bills (let alone rent or mortgage). In fact, a lot of people will take out new credit cards to make up the shortfall from the garnishment just so they can buy necessities like groceries and put gas in the car.
But life does not have to go on like this. Living with this kind of stress can be overwhelming. Filing a St. Louis bankruptcy will not only put an end to the garnishment on your check; it will also get rid of the underlying debt that caused the problem in the first place.
In addition, a St. Louis bankruptcy lawyer can get rid of your other unsecured debts (like credit cards, medical bills, payday loans, etc). It will unfreeze any bank levies on your checking account; it will stop any future lawsuits pending against you; and it will put you back on the road towards financial freedom by giving you the fresh start / clean slate you need.
The St. Louis bankruptcy attorneys at Brinkman & Alter, LLC have been handling debt-related issues for over ten (10) years. Our team is ready to answer all of your questions, explain your full range of options, and help you get back control of your life!!


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IT Ministry launches "Tech Destination Pakistan", to provide top facilities to tech firms
By Faisal Saeed March 18, 2021
Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has launched the "Tech Destination Pakistan" initiative in the country with an aim to promote the country's IT industry by providing best possible opportunities to the tech companies in the country.
Pakistan's IT Minister, Syed Amin-ul-Haque in a tweet said that the new initiative has been introduced to provide training opportunities and facilities to tech companies, creating incentives for foreign investors, and dozens of projects set to be announced on that front.
The project has been launched as part of the government's Digital Pakistan initiative, for which the IT Ministry has allocate PKR4.8 billion.
Tech DestiNation Pakistan
پاکستان سافٹ ویئر ایکسپورٹ بورڈ نے دنیا بھر میں آئی ٹی سروسز اور مصنوعات کی برآمدگی کیلئے نہایت شاندار کارکردگی دکھائی ہے جس کا اعتراف اسٹیٹ بینک آٖف پاکستان کی جانب سے بھی کیا گیا ہے, (سید امین الحق). #MOITT @StateBank_Pak #TechDestiNation pic.twitter.com/yjH4uo3ar6
— Ministry of IT & Telecom (@MoitOfficial) March 17, 2021
Other projects that are currently being run by the Ministry of IT include, a network of 40 software technology parks, which is being processed under private public partnerships, the launch of 5G internet services in Pakistan and a networking project in Gilgit-Baltistan for which the IT Ministry has allocated PKR1.5 billion.
Syed Amin-ul-Haque in his statement also said that the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) has exhibited an "excellent performance" contributing to the export of IT services and related products, which helped in producing 40 per cent additional revenue in the first six months of the current fiscal year.
The minister further mentioned that the improved performance of the department was also acknowledged by the State Bank of Pakistan, and expressed his optimism that the IT exports will cross the target of $2 billion by the end of the year.
Topics: Tech, Pakistan, Government, information-technology, Revenue


In honor of the Olympics* being held in England this year, I thought I'd share a couple of photos from a quick weekend trip to London we took a few months ago.
Thanks to first trimester nausea and exhaustion in full effect I was totally off my game when it came to taking photos but we had a good time anyway. We hit our usual favorite spots during this trip (check out a prior London trip recap for more info) but took a detour for our first visit to Stonehenge to finish off the weekend.
*Who else loved the parachuting Queen and flying Mary Poppins in the opening ceremony? Gotta love a country who doesn't take itself too seriously!
I like the parachuting Queen but somehow missed Mary Poppins. Who does a "quick weekend" in England???? Lucky Girl.
Always wanted to go to Stonehenge. I thought the whole NHS tribute was a bit odd.. like Americans toasting the Post Office. Weird.
So glad you appreciated our Olympic opening - the Queen and Bond - totally wicked!!! There were mixed feelings across the country but I loved it!
How did you get so close? I was there in May and there was a barrier that would have made that first pic impossible.
How did you get past the barrier!!!
You're so lucky! Trip looks awesome!!
I just found your blog...love it! So, are you a travel agent? I would love to be able to travel like that, but I haven't figure out how to afford it yet. :) Also, wondering what kind of camera you use? Your pics are amazing!
Hey man how'd you get in??? I was there and all the fools were in the way and there was like a fence I think.
No, not a travel agent - I buy my tickets like everyone else. We just prioritize travel. You can find info on my camera and lens in my FAQ.


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How Eagles Can Beat Bafana -Ijeh
Although, Bafana Bafana Coach, Shakes Mashaba has boasted they will snatch a win in Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations last group qualifying match against the Super Eagles, ex-international, Peter Ijeh has jettisoned his claims, saying Nigeria can beat South Africa if Coach Stephen Keshi approaches the game with superior tactics.
South Africa will top Group A no matter the result in Uyo, but it's a must win for Nigeria to qualify for 2015 Nations Cup.
Ijeh, the Chief Coach of Assyriska BK Football Club of Sweden says the South African Coach is talking tough because he has a very good and mobile team in Bafana Bafana, but he believes the Nigerian team can have an upper hand in the match if the Eagles foil the fluid play of their guests at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo.
"I'm glad with what Keshi is doing and I think he has the team to deliver the Nations Cup ticket to Nigeria after tomorrow's match. However, his team should beware of the South Africans in this crucial match. I'm urging the Big Boss to present a strong pattern that could break down the South Africans", Ijeh, a UEFA Licenced Grade 'A' Coach told eyeonthesports.com.
"Bafana Bafana are a very strong side, especially in the midfield and have a dangerous player (Number 15), who uses his pace to cause havoc against their opponents. This midfielder should be cut off completely, his marker should not allow him use his deadly right foot, while the Eagles must raise their game and play to win", Ijeh said in Lagos on Tuesday.
Continuing, Ijeh, who led his Swedish Division 2 Club to win the West Goteborg Championship trophy in his first year in charge, further admonished the Eagles to guard their rear, defend from the right and ensure they are potent while on the offensive, especially from the left flank, adding that they should utilise chances from aerial positions.
Ijeh, who was Highest Goals Scorer in the Nigeria Premier League in his first season for Julius Berger in 2000 season, concluded by saying he is sending these words of encouragement to the Eagles' camp in Uyo, to support Keshi and his team. He called on the football loving Nigerians to give the Nigerian side an unflinching backup at this challenging period.
Ijeh played for top Nigerian teams; Nitel Football Club and Julius Berger Football Club both of Lagos, and also starred for top Division Clubs in Sweden, Denmark and Norway.


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AACTA Announces New Awards for Best Indie Film and Best Casting
AACTA today announced two new Awards – Best Indie Film and Best Casting presented by Casting Networks.
The Academy also opened entries across feature film and feature length documentary categories today, with the 8th AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel set to present over 50 peer-assessed awards in Sydney this December.
For more information on entries or to enter your production, click here.
AACTA Award for Best Indie Film
The AACTA Award for Best Indie Film builds on the more inclusive feature film eligibility criteria AACTA established last year, which opened a pathway into competition for a greater number of films from filmmakers with diverse backgrounds (gender, sexual and cultural diversity), as well as films from emerging filmmakers. These filmmakers often work in the low-budget sector and this Award will specifically honour the finest Australian films with a budget of under $2 million, further illuminating their unique voices and diverse stories.
Over the past five years, the Australian Academy has seen the percentage of films with budgets under $2 million entering the Awards almost double. The expansion of non-traditional distribution pathways, the availability of video-on-demand and subscription video-on-demand services, as well as the role of social media as a marketing platform has seen low-budget and independent Australian films have more opportunities to find audiences than ever before.
Despite these trends, it can be challenging for these smaller, low-profile films to garner AACTA nominations alongside bigger-budget films in existing feature film categories. The Best Indie Film Award gives these films an additional exclusive opportunity to be recognised and nominated by their peers at the nation's most prestigious screen awards.
"Low-budget films are deserving of greater representation in our industry, and by extension so are the unique voices that inhabit many of these films," said AFI | AACTA CEO Damian Trewhella. "In creating this new Award category we are shining a brighter spotlight on these productions – many of which are real gems – along with the talented, diverse and emerging filmmakers behind them. We know the AACTA Awards can generate huge exposure for Australian films, and this Award opens a significant pathway for these filmmakers to share in these incredible outcomes."
"The Australian Directors Guild applauds AACTA for introducing this new and timely award," said Australian Directors Guild CEO Kingston Anderson. "So many of our established directors have started their careers making low or no budget films and this recognition of their hard work and determination will be greatly appreciated."
"For women and other diverse filmmakers, the opportunity to make a feature often comes from the independent and low budget filmmaking spheres. The AACTA Award for Best Indie Film will help spotlight this rising talent in our industry who are often rendered invisible amongst the bigger players. WIFT NSW commends AACTA for nurturing new talent and helping dynamic indie filmmakers to reach new audiences and the larger industry," said Women in Film and Television NSW President Megan Riakos.
"This new award category celebrates creative and innovative Australian filmmakers who are operating in challenging and disrupted market conditions, yet producing remarkable work," said Screen Producers Australia CEO Matthew Deaner. "Screen Producers Australia is excited to support AACTA in honouring these producers and practitioners."
"We never stop being surprised by the vibrancy and vitality of the Australian independent film scene" said Revelation Perth International Film Festival founder and Director Richard Sowada. "They have such distinctive flavours and lines so it's very pleasing to see those qualities recognised with this award. This award can launch careers"
"Recognising filmmakers through the AACTA Award for Best Indie Film provides the growing number of self-distributed productions to not only take advantage of low-budget alternatives in the digital age, but to be recognised for their innovation," said Cinema Nova General Manager Kristian Connelly. "This new Award will provide important awareness to the work of budding Australian filmmakers."
AACTA Award for Best Casting presented by Casting Networks
Spanning both film and scripted television productions, the AACTA Award for Best Casting presented by Casting Networks has been introduced following industry consultation and lobbying. In line with the Emmy Awards casting categories, the award will recognise the vital role that casting plays in the success of television and film.
"It's been said by countless directors that casting is unequivocally the most important element in the filmmaking process, and the AACTA Award for Best Casting shines a light on the craft and career of casting itself, and can and will inspire generations to come," said Casting Guild of Australia President Kirsty McGregor. "Australian casting directors are working locally and internationally on AACTA, Emmy, BAFTA and Oscar nominated productions, and we're very proud to finally have this recognition for our craft at our nation's greatest celebration of film and television."
"As we continue to work with casting directors to evolve our products, we have a unique lens into the casting process, where we see the sophistication and nuanced detail of their craft," said Casting Networks VP of Business Development Daniel Rosenberg. "In honouring 'Best Casting', AACTA is providing much needed recognition for the tireless efforts by casting directors in the film and TV production process and we are proud to sponsor this award."
The nominees for Best Indie Film and Best Casting will be announced alongside all other nominees in late October 2018. Winners will be announced at AACTA's two major Awards events held in Sydney, the home of the AACTA Awards:
The 8th AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel | Industry Luncheon will be held on Monday 3 December; and
The 8th AACTA Awards presented by Foxtel | Ceremony & Official After Party will be held on Wednesday 5 December, telecast on Channel Seven with encore screenings on Foxtel.
The AACTA Awards are supported by the New South Wales Government via its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.


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Jennifer Lopez Reveals the Special Message Engraved on Her Engagement Ring
The inscription has the sweetest meaning.
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Lilly is an editorial assistant at Brides. She joined the staff in 2021 and covers real weddings, wedding decor, and wedding news. Her work is also featured in The Knot, The Bash, and Tracy Anderson's The Edit and Tracy Anderson Mind, Body, and Soul.
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck shocked the world when they rekindled their romance in July of 2021—almost 20 years after they first started dating. Then, on April 8, 2022, the Deep Water star popped the question yet again, and this time, Affleck wanted the multi-hyphenate to know it was going to last. On November 28, 2022, during an interview with Apple Music, the "On the Floor" singer revealed the words her husband had inscribed on her green emerald-cut 8.5-carat diamond engagement ring: "Not. Going. Anywhere." "That's how he would sign his emails when we started talking again," she explains. "Like, 'Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere.'"
When the Oscar winner first proposed in 2002, he also had a message engraved on the sparkler. Lopez shares that Affleck had the word "sing" inscribed on the pink diamond ring. Two years later, however, the duo decided to call off the wedding and go their separate ways. In the interview, Lopez explains that they split partially due to the strain the media attention put on their relationship.
The Marry Me actress says she didn't think she would survive the heartache. "It was so painful after we broke up," she shares. "Once we called off that wedding 20 years ago, it was the biggest heartbreak of my life, and I honestly felt like I was going to die. It sent me on a spiral for the next 18 years where I just couldn't get it right." Lopez says she dedicated herself to working more in order to distract herself from the loss.
After rekindling their flame in 2021, the duo went on to tie the knot, not once but twice. They made a commitment to one another on July 17, 2022, and again on August 20, 2022. The Second Act actress reveals in the interview that the reunion confirms that "true love does exist, and some things do last forever, and that's real. Now, 20 yers later, it does have a happy ending."
During the interview, Lopez also discusses her upcoming album, This Is Me…Now, which is inspired by her relationship with the Good Will Hunting actor. The album includes songs that nod to her husband, such as "Dear Ben pt. II" and "Midnight Trip to Vegas." The performer reveals that Affleck has already given the album his stamp of approval. "He loves the album," she shares. "He loves that music. He knows all of the words. He also was with me while I was creating it. He's my biggest fan, which is awesome."
The singer, actress, and dancer released This Is Me…Then 20 years beforehand, which she also dedicated to Affleck. "That album, This Is Me…Then, really captured a time where I fell in love with the love of my life," the star says. "And I just, it's all right there on the record. Every single song we wrote, me writing 'Dear Ben,' it was such a special moment in time to have captured." Lopez is planning on releasing This Is Me…Now in 2023.
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Cougar Football Team's Strong Bond Hopefully Leads to Playoffs
Emma Walrath, Reporter
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The last time Sahuaro's varsity football team won State was 1994. "I had two uncles on that team," linebacker, Jakob Goerke proudly shared. In recent years, the Cougars haven't come out as victorious as the school previously hoped, but this year they say they intend to take it all the way to Playoffs.
The team hasn't won the State Champion title in 24 years. When asked, only 25% of players knew the last time we won State. The team since then has had lows and highs, but this year is anticipated to be one of the high points. The team was previously in the 5A division, but this year they have moved to 4A, changing the teams who they will compete against, hopefully positively impacting their record.
According to a few members of the team, this year is different because of the family bond they share. "We have about twenty seniors and we all play together as a unit now," says Chris Lockhead, Center. They all are looking out for each other and many have been working together since freshman year. Linebacker and tight end, Max Lockwood said, "It's like a second family; we all go through the hardest part of our day together and we all have a strong bond." Left guard, Ben Jackson said similarly, "We play for each other, not ourselves."
The amount of team camaraderie should have a positive impact change on the way that the team plays. "We aren't injured and we have a better work ethic," Kinglsey Ugwu, Offensive Tackle states.
When asked about their predictions for the first game Justin Scott, Right Guard said simply, "Victory." And he was correct, Sahuaro beat Vista Grande 55-13. The highlight of the game was the first touchdown, which was scored very quickly. It showed the Cougars how the rest of the game was going to go, and that their hard work was paying off. "I predict we will go to the playoffs," strong end, Richard Campbell, proclaimed.
The fans had positive energy and the freshly painted field looked amazing with the beautiful sunset. There was definitely that feeling of harmony on the field.
The next home game is Friday, August 24th. Hopefully, the season will continue the way that the team predicts now. Tobias Barger, defensive end, stated,"I think that the road will be difficult, but the team has set a bar for the rest of the season."
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I raise my glass to everyone who is graduating this year. Here's hoping that your dreams come true!
I hope that when you look back and discover just how far you have come, that you truly realize how monumental your achievements are today. To be where you are now is remarkable. You have come far in life and grown as a person. You've embraced your triumphs and learned from your failures to become a beautiful person.
The more adversity you went through, the more resilient you became. Despite every obstacle you've faced, you were not afraid to overcome them. As long as you stay strong and move forward with courage, you will be rewarded with a rich life. Let your past guide you into the future and inspire you to reach the stars.


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Oh a glimpse of sky I wasn't expecting to see from the previous shot!
Does the rain come in? Nice frame.
An amazing place for the camera lens; I like your composition here a lot.
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This is getting more and more interesting ... I wonder what comes next!
Very special . Great framing .
What a strange and amazing room! I love the different textures. It really is an overload to the senses!


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