"What it Costs Philosophy to take Religious Belief Seriously."
We present what we call an internalist account of the term �miracle.� Miracle-avowal is part of a religious language used to identify events of significance and to express and endorse that significance. From a survey of everyday usage of the term, to hold something is a miracle is to claim that the event reveals a singular religious truth, one of organizing significance in the speaker�s life. It, then, is not a causal claim but rather a meaning claim.
In this paper, I will propose and defend an account of how we know moral facts that preserves historical attention paid to the conscience. In order to defend this view, I will first consider and improve upon a highly popular view in moral epistemology known as moral intuitionism. I will then defend the view I advance against three objections, particularly responding to the reason why some have felt the need to abandon the conscience as a source of moral knowledge.
Christopher Meyers proposes rationality criteria for judging whether to honor a surrogate�s religiously-based request for medical treatment. Using Robert Audi�s principle of theo-ethical equilibrium, Meyers proposes two rules to guide caregivers; nevertheless, I find Meyers approach to be both culturally insensitive and morally lax.
It is commonly claimed that the knowledge argument (most famously associated with Frank Jackson) and the modal argument (most famously associated with David Chalmers) are the two strongest anti-physicalist arguments. I argue that the two are one. Jackson�s account of super-neuroscientist Mary�s biography conceals an underlying modal claim that, upon close analysis, is revealed to be identical to the modal claim at heart of Chalmers� account of zombies. As Chalmers� intuition regarding zombies is routinely rejected by physicalists, the knowledge argument does little to advance the anti-physicalist cause.
Hobbes and Locke held that we should give up some state-of-nature freedom in order to gain the benefits of commonwealth, but that we should not give up equality. I argue that, by virtue of introducing those things lacking in the state of nature, commonwealth necessarily produces inequality. The challenge then becomes to minimize and mitigate what we might call "epiphenomenal" inequalities. I suggest we should take Locke very seriously here, and I offer some analysis and suggestions regarding limitations on legislation and briefly outline an approach to taxation that would so mitigate.
The keystone of the epistemic regress problem is a principle stating that only propositions for which one has reasons can be reasons: Reasons Require Reasons. I support infinitism by giving two arguments for Reasons Require Reasons each of which is based on an important value: having non-arbitrary reasons and rational intellectual autonomy. I argue, however, that infinitism cannot solve the regress problem for evidence-providing basing reasons. So Reasons Require Reasons expresses an impossible ideal. I conclude by suggesting, in light of examples, that some impossible ideals may nevertheless be worthy of our allegiance.
You are instrumentally irrational if you take the means to your ends. One strategy for explaining this form of irrationality is to adopt cognitivism about intention, or simply cognitivism, which holds that intentions involve beliefs about what you are (or will be) doing. We could then argue that these beliefs will be epistemically irrational if you are instrumentally irrational. However, I will argue that the cognitivist explanation of instrumental rationality fails, and its failure shows that there are distinctively practical principles of rationality.
Under Moser�s conception of God, the use of coercion is contradictory to God�s nature. Using Joan McGregor�s model of coercion as a base for analysis, I show that Moser�s account of religious epistemology is incompatible with his concept of God because the process by which we come to know God according to Moser is objectionably coercive, contrary to Moser�s assertion otherwise.
The influence of the Greeks and Greek philosophy on John Stuart Mill's education has been noted by many commentators (most importantly, Mill himself in his autobiography). But it is strikingly rare to see commentators try to explain ambiguities in Mill's thought with reference to problems or attempted resolutions of problems that one can find in ancient philosophy. This is an interesting omission, particularly in analysis of Mill's mature works that are often peppered with references to the Greeks.
John Rawls uses "special psychology" to denote features of psychology idiosyncratic to particular circumstances, as contrasted with features that are nearly universal. His principal example is envy, the special psychology he sees as most inimical to social justice. In this essay I propose that the disposition to adopt a worldview, understood as taking on a system of values from a culturally provided menu, is also a special psychology inimical to social justice. This is because adopting a worldview distorts the terms of civic friendship, undermines the quality of political deliberation, and constrains feasible possibilities for political consensus.
Neural materialists analyze pain, pleasure, and other mental states by reference to physical events in the brain � perhaps along with causes and effects of those events. Neural materialists do not merely maintain, what few dispute, that brain events causally impact mental states. Even substance dualists, who think mental states are events in a non-physical, spiritual substance, usually embrace mental-physical causal interaction. Striving to subsume the mental within the physical scientist�s ontology, neural materialists maintain the mental is physical. In this paper I show the mental is not physical. Neural materialism is false.
As a feminist who affirms reproductive liberty yet takes issue with conservative and retrogressive threads in cultural transhumanism, I find myself at an impasse�that is, I unexpectedly agree with some critiques of genetic enhancement and selection. Those willing to critique the drive toward enhancement and problematize the encouraged practice of genetic selection are often reactionary and reject reproductive liberty entirely. I hesitate to take up arguments from sources that would threaten my commitments, but it is important to isolate what is helpful from the contemporary conversation, as I will attempt to do in the following paper.
Laura Perini has argued that biologists use diagrams to represent biological systems because their two-dimensional nature makes them especially well-suited for providing functional explanations. Specifically, she argues that diagrams are more concise than linguistic representations by virtue of being able to simultaneously represent components of biological systems and synchronic relations among those components. I argue that Perini's account is limited in its applicability. I offer a more comprehensive account, according to which diagrams are superior to linguistic representations for providing functional explanations by virtue of being locality aids, grouping together information that is to be used together.
The domain of legal epistemology (LE) is defined from two perspectives: individual (e.g., Hack) and social (e.g. Goldman) epistemology. Since these perspectives have different objects, their judgments privilege and exclude different sets of information. While individualism is concerned with justified beliefs of agents, the social angle focuses on the institutional conditions of knowledge. I will show that the information that is respectively excluded by both concepts of LE weaken their respective evaluations. I will propose a proper function LE. My intuition is that such an alternative is more accurate because it takes into account both legal agents and institutions.
Jonathan Dancy attempts to make room in his version(s) of moral particularism for what he calls 'invariant' and 'default' reasons. He also allows a limited role for moral principles. I argue that each of these concessions to the generalist is a mistake, for a particularist. The existence of invariant reasons undermines holism's support for particularism. The existence of default reasons suggests the possibility of Rossian style 'prima facie' duties. And any role for principles undermines the particularist account of what agents should be doing in moral judgment.
This paper sets forth a view about how epistemic justification figures in remembering that something is so (remembering that p, for short), a view that I call moderate justificational preservationism (MJP). According to MJP, when one remembers that p, one is prima facie justified in believing that p on the basis of having been prima facie justified in believing that p at an earlier time. The paper offers support for this view by examining a series of cases that involve forgetting.
A first-order representationalist theory of perception must specify two things: (i) the type of content and (ii) the functional role which are necessary and sufficient for a mental state to have phenomenology. This paper critiques Tye�s attempt to meet the second criteria � his �poisedness� condition. Following Byrne, I take this condition to be interpretable in either a weak or a strong sense. Tye prefers the strong sense but I will show that either option places his theory in conflict with empirical findings in cognitive psychology and neuroscience. These empirical worries pose a problem to first-order representationalism in general.
Intellectual humility involves acknowledging one�s position as one among many and one�s limitations as a perceiver and knower. Given the nature of humility, it might seem that an intellectually humble person should not have strong convictions about controversial moral matters, where such moral controversy is a case of peer disagreement. I suggest that things are not as they seem, and that a person can maintain intellectual humility even while holding to those convictions with which she deeply identifies and to which she is strongly committed.
I argue that Rousseau provides what today might be characterized as an �epistemology of ignorance� to analyze the limitations of human freedom. First, I briefly examine his notion of freedom in Emile and the Social Contract. I then show that the educational project outlined in Emile suggests that a substantial amount of deception and misinformation would be required to establish perfect freedom. I conclude by pointing to the failure of this educational project and propose that Rousseau�s texts offer a negative critique of the possibility of absolute freedom, rather than an endorsement of such an ideal.
Plantinga established what has come to be called proper functionalism as his suggestion for what confers positive epistemic status on a true belief. Zagzebski has objected to proper functionalism on the grounds that it fails to account for what makes knowledge more valuable than true belief. Sosa�s �swampman� case asserts that knowledge does not require a design plan as stipulated by proper functionalism. Plantinga can salvage proper functionalism from Zagzebski�s objection by assuming a theistic interpretation of proper functionalism reliant upon the epistemic achievement of a divine design plan. However, doing so leaves proper functionalism vulnerable to Sosa�s �swampman� case.
In this paper I consider an understudied form of the design argument which focuses on the beauty of the natural world and which argues, on that basis, that the world requires a divine Artist in order to explain its beauty. Against this view, one might raise a question concerning the beauty of, and in, this divine Artist. What explains the divine beauty? This kind of explanatory regress objection is exactly like that used by Philo in Hume�s Dialogues to undercut standard versions of the design argument focused on the orderliness of the world. Here I argue that Philo�s explanatory regress objection likewise significantly undercuts versions of the design argument focusing on the beauty of the world.
Thomas Hurka argues that while the initial cause for war can only be the defense against a grave wrongdoing, additional lesser aims can be become just causes conditional upon the original, independent cause. He cites disarmament, deterrence, and the combat of injustice less serious than that thought necessary to justify humanitarian intervention as the primary examples of such �conditional just causes.� Wars initially fought for defensive purposes can subsequently be fought for these reasons. This paper counters Hurka�s view, arguing these causes do not justify fighting a war beyond what is required for defense. Drawing on the concept of just cause, the theory of punishment, and pragmatic arguments, an account of the proper scope of each of these war aims is given. The arguments amount to a defense of a restrictive view on punitive war, contrary to a recent effort to resurrect this classic war cause. The article also seeks to clarify the extent to which new war aims can be adopted over time, especially in ongoing occupations like that of Afghanistan. Thus the paper contributes to the theory of jus post bellum.
In this paper, I contend that Friedrich Nietzsche appropriates the Aristotelian notion of the beautiful [to kalon] and that a proper understanding of virtue involves recognizing the connection between a virtue as a mean condition [mesot�s] and virtuous action as performed for the sake of the beautiful. I begin by explicating how Aristotle conceives of virtuous action performed for the sake of the beautiful. Then, I show how Nietzsche possesses a similar notion of beauty as the fundamental norm by which the virtuous agent cognitively and affectively responds to his instincts, drives, emotions and other mental content.


Aiofe: My Daddy loves me very much that he would move the earth and heaven at my whim. He is the best Daddy I could ever have!
Joshua:If anybody harms a hair on me daughter....They'll wish for death before I find them.
Age: Forever 7 due to an Unseelie curse.
Description: Dark hair, blue eyes, legs and long tail of a gray wolf. Only a foot tall and weights 13 lbs. From ages 3 to 6 Joshua wasn't around as much, so Aiofe taught herself speak from a laptop therefor she doesn't bear the Irish brogue like him.
Relatives Mother: Asami Setsuko, Werewolf of Tsuki no Seimei Clan (deceased) Father: Joshua Flynn Donohue, Ragavar's false Vampire. Grandfather: Unknown Grandmother: The Morrigan.
Age: Unknown, suspected to be more than 250 years old.
Race: Ragavar's false Vampire. Almost close to being human minus the heart beat includes having body warmth. But they are much more animalistic than any other vampire.
Description: Dark hair, green eyes with pupils that can turn into slits. Muscular build, 7 feet tall, 350 lbs. Due to the majority of his life Joshua was poor and homeless, he went on without shoes to the point they feel uncomfortable to him. Has 7 tattoos; 3 on his left arm (1 on his inner wrist that can track down Aiofe), an ivy vine surrounding the letter, "A", a Celtic band around his right thigh, and a ribbon trailing from his left hip to his inner left thigh with "Naughty Boy" written on it.
Powers: Knows a lot of magic, wing manifestation (giant raven-like wings), weapon manifestation; prefers to dual wield. Wall climbing, super strength, super speed, strong healing factor, enthrallment, fire breath. Enhanced sense of smell and hearing. Summons ravens and crows that act as his eyes or perform simple tasks. He can gain knowledge or information and possibly powers through biting his victims. At full power he manifests raven-like wings coated in embers, grows talons, and a large black painted band across his eyes appears, conjures fiery ravens.
Additional notes: Joshua is an extremely devoted father. He will not hesitate to murder anyone who is a threat to Aiofe or him.
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On 19 March at 6pm, the #galleriacivicadimodena will open "La memoria finalmente. #arte in Polonia: 1989-2015", an exhibition curated by Marinella Paderni, produced with the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di #modena, staged in collaboration with the Polish Institute of Rome and held at the Palazzina dei Giardini through until 5 June 2016.
15 artists selected from three generations of Polish artists, born between the end of the 1950s and the first half of the 1980s, will present their photographs, paintings, collages, sculptures, drawings, installations and videos.
The exhibition itinerary tells of the delicate passage between past and present as experienced by the country, highlighting the gap between its deep-rooted cultural heritage and the invention of a new kind of art, showing a clear and autonomous profile, the expression of today's post-Socialist Poland.
The search for a present identity, one which also represents the promise of the future, is the leitmotiv of the exhibition: "La memoria finalmente", ("Memory at last'), is the title of a poem written by Wisława Szymborska, the Polish writer who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1996.
27 years after gaining their democratic independence, Poland has become the cradle of an unprecedented cultural Renaissance, a hotbed of those historical events that shaped Europe over the course of the last century, from the traumas to the removals and reconstructions.
Split up from the 18th century until the start of the 20th, made independent once more between 1918 and 1939, the nation was suffered huge damage throughout WWII, at the end of which it became a state in the Soviet Socialist Bloc.
A historical and strategic crossroads between East and West, it has become a key observatory of European political and cultural phenomena, bringing together characteristics and differences – often despite itself – between the two opposite poles of our continent.
The start of the post-Socialist era and the entrance of capitalism mark a cultural border between the past and the future. The re-found freedom represents the promise of a future without the risk of falling into the traps of removal and the loss of memory.
The contemporary artistic scene has made a decisive contribution to this cultural revival, also thanks to a critical reflection just as mindful of the past as of the present, capable of generating the necessary awareness to achieve the construction of a new identity.
Critical Art and New Documentalists are just two of the main artistic phenomena which came to the fore in the '90s and 2000s, and which have taken onboard the delicate theme of memory, the effects of capitalism and globalisation, set here against a history of totalitarianisms, on the present and future of Polish society.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a catalogue in Italian and English published by Silvana Editoriale, with iconography and biographical information on the artists, as well as a series of critical contributions from the curator Marinella Paderni, the Polish Philosopher Andrzei Leder, and the #contemporaryart historian Joanka Zielinska, curator at the Museum of #contemporaryart of Warsaw.
The artists on show are: Paweł Althamer (1967), Ewa Axelrad (1984) Mirosław Balka (1958), Michał Budny (1976), Michał Grochowiak (1977), Nicolas Grospierre (1975), Anna Molska (1983), Paulina Ołowska (1976), Agnieszka Polska (1985), Wilhelm Sasnal (1972), Slavs and Tatars (2006), Monika Sosnowska (1972), Iza Tarasewicz (1981), Aleksandra Waliszewska (1976) and Jakub Woynarowski (1982).
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Warner Bros. offers full refunds for still-broken Batman: Arkham Knight PC
It's like a trainwreck crashed into another trainwreck and made a trainwreck baby.
By Hayden Dingman
Games Reporter, PCWorld	 Nov 2, 2015 5:59 am PST
I thought the whole Batman: Arkham Knight debacle was over, but the weekend brought with it a new twist: Refunds. Refunds for everyone (on Steam, at least) who wants one.
WB re-released the PC version last week and while I still thought it was sort-of broken, it at least ran well enough on my system to be playable. Others? Not so lucky. Even after four months of ostensibly fixing the game, a whole bunch of people still had complaints—from the game not launching to the same ol' stuttering issues we saw back in June. The Steam forums have been in uproar all week.
As a result, WB is now stepping up and offering refunds to anyone who bought the game and/or season pass through Steam, regardless of how long they've owned Arkham Knight or how much they've played it. Here are the details, as per WB's official post:
"We are very sorry that many of our customers continue to be unhappy with the PC version of Batman: Arkham Knight. We worked hard to get the game to live up to the standard you deserve but understand that many of you are still experiencing issues.
Until the end of 2015, we will be offering a full refund on Batman: Arkham Knight PC, regardless of how long you have played the product. You can also return the Season Pass along with the main game (but not separately)."
Yes, this does technically mean you can beat the game and still get a refund. Yes, that's sort of a scumbag move. No, I won't tell on you.
WB does go on to promise continued patches for the game, but ends on this ominous note:
"For those of you that hold onto the game, we are going to continue to address the issues that we can fix and talk to you about the issues that we cannot fix."
Emphasis on "the issues that we cannot fix." That's uh…that doesn't sound good. We'll keep you updated if we learn anything more.
Hayden writes about games for PCWorld and doubles as the resident Zork enthusiast.
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Title: Community Policing Dispatch Volume 1, Issue 10, October 2008
Corporate Author: Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
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Annotation: Among the featured community-policing topics discussed in this issue are the role of human rights commissions in strengthening relations between local police and immigrant communities, the role of performance appraisal systems in community policing, and how community policing has changed selection criteria for new police recruits.
Abstract: The discussion of the role for human rights commissions in strengthening relations between local police and immigrant communities is based on the experiences of these commissions in working to minimize intergroup conflict and eliminate discrimination. A recent paper produced by the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Session on Human Rights Commissions and Criminal Justice suggests ways in which human rights commissions can work with police departments in addressing issues related to day-laborer hiring sites, immigrant gang violence, and ethnic and racial profiling. This "Dispatch" newsletter summarizes these suggestions. The newsletter also features an interview with David Carter, professor and director of the Intelligence Program at the Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice. Professor Carter travels around the country providing training and technical assistance for law enforcement agencies. Among the issues he discusses in the interview are the features of the most successful community policing initiative or program he has observed, features that are necessary to develop and maintain a successful community policing program, and the biggest challenge facing the advancement of community policing today. In discussing the role of performance appraisal systems in community policing, the newsletter advises law enforcement agencies to adapt their performance appraisal systems to reflect community policing measures, as well as the traditional measures that are currently used. The article on recruiting candidates for community policing notes that agencies are tending to focus on individuals with character traits such as communication, compassion, dedication, achievement, integrity, courage, and commitment to service.
Main Term(s): Community policing
Index Term(s): Conflict resolution; Human rights; Immigrants/Aliens; Performance Measures; Police community relations programs; Police officer performance evaluations; Police performance evaluation; Police personnel selection; Police-minority relations
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Q: OpenCV C++ Video Capture does not seem to work I am using a Mac OS X 10.6 machine. I have OpenCV 2.1 x64 compiled from source using Xcode and its GCC compiler.
I am having trouble using the C++ video reading features of OpenCV. Here is the simple test code I am using (came straight from OpenCV documentation):
#include "cv.h"
#include "highgui.h"

using namespace cv;

int main(int, char**)
{
    VideoCapture cap(0); // open the default camera
    if(!cap.isOpened())  // check if we succeeded
        return -1;

    Mat edges;
    namedWindow("edges",1);
    for(;;)
    {
        Mat frame;
        cap >> frame; // get a new frame from camera
        cvtColor(frame, edges, CV_BGR2GRAY);
        GaussianBlur(edges, edges, Size(7,7), 1.5, 1.5);
        Canny(edges, edges, 0, 30, 3);
        imshow("edges", edges);
        if(waitKey(200) >= 0) break;
    }
    // the camera will be deinitialized automatically in VideoCapture destructor
    return 0;
}

The program compiles fine, but when I try to run it, I see the green light on my webcam come on for a few seconds, then the program exits with the error message:
OpenCV Error: Bad flag (parameter or structure field) (Unrecognized or unsupported array type) in cvGetMat, file /Users/mark/Downloads/OpenCV-2.1.0/src/cxcore/cxarray.cpp, line 2476
terminate called after throwing an instance of 'cv::Exception'
  what():  /Users/mark/Downloads/OpenCV-2.1.0/src/cxcore/cxarray.cpp:2476: error: (-206) Unrecognized or unsupported array type in function cvGetMat

Under debug mode, the matrix still seems to be empty after the cap >> frame line.
I get similar behavior when I try to capture from a video file or an image, so it's not the camera. What is wrong, do you think? Anything I can do to make this work?
EDIT: I'd like to add that if I use the C features, everything works fine. But I would like to stick with C++ if I can.
Thanks

A: I've seen the same problem. When I use the C features, sometimes the similar question also comes up. From the error message of the C code, I think it happened because the camera got a NULL frame. So I think it can be solved in this way:
do
{
    capture>>frame;
}while(frame.empty());

That way it works on my machine.

A: I encountered the same problem, it seems that the first two attempts to get the video wont return any signal, so if you try to use it you'll get an error, here is how I got around this, simply by adding a counter and checking the size of the video.
int cameraNumber = 0;
if ( argc > 1 )
    cameraNumber = atoi(argv[1]);

cv::VideoCapture camera;
camera.open(cameraNumber);
if ( !camera.isOpened() ) {
    cerr << "ERROR: Could not access the camera or video!" << endl;
    exit(1);
}

//give the camera 40 frames attempt to get the camera object,
//if it fails after X (40) attemts the app will terminatet,
//till then it will display 'Accessing camera' note;

int CAMERA_CHECK_ITERATIONS = 40;
while (true) {

    Mat cameraFrame;
    camera >> cameraFrame;
    if ( cameraFrame.total() > 0 ) {
        Mat displayFrame( cameraFrame.size(), CV_8UC3 );
        doSomething( cameraFrame, displayFrame );
        imshow("Image", displayFrame );
    } else {
        cout << "::: Accessing camera :::" << endl;
        if ( CAMERA_CHECK_ITERATIONS > 0 ) CAMERA_CHECK_ITERATIONS--;
        if ( CAMERA_CHECK_ITERATIONS < 0 ) break;
    }

    int key = waitKey(200);
    if (key == 27) break;

}

A: Try simplifying the program so that you can identify the exact location of the problem, e.g. change your loop so that it looks like this:
for(;;)
{
    Mat frame;
    cap >> frame; // get a new frame from camera
//  cvtColor(frame, edges, CV_BGR2GRAY);
//  GaussianBlur(edges, edges, Size(7,7), 1.5, 1.5);
//  Canny(edges, edges, 0, 30, 3);
//  imshow("edges", edges);
    imshow("edges", frame);
    if(waitKey(200) >= 0) break;
}

If that works OK then try adding the processing calls back in, one at a time, e.g
for(;;)
{
    Mat frame;
    cap >> frame; // get a new frame from camera
    cvtColor(frame, edges, CV_BGR2GRAY);
//  GaussianBlur(edges, edges, Size(7,7), 1.5, 1.5);
//  Canny(edges, edges, 0, 30, 3);
    imshow("edges", edges);
    if(waitKey(200) >= 0) break;
}

and so on...
Once you've identified the problematic line you can then focus on that and investigate further.

A: Go to project->project properties->configuration properties->linker->input
In the additional dependencies paste cv210.lib cvaux210.lib cxcore210.lib highgui210.lib

A: Hi I got the solution for you :)
VideoCapture san_cap(0);
if (san_cap.isOpened()) {
    while (1) {

        san_cap.read(san);

        imshow("Video", san);

        Mat frame;
        san_cap.read(frame);      // get a new frame from camera
        cvtColor(frame, edges, CV_BGR2GRAY);

        imshow("Video2", edges);

        int key = cv::waitKey(waitKeyValue);

        if (key == 27 ) {
            break;
        }
    }
}

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How much does a parent have to spend to transform his or her child into a ghoul, a cow, a mermaid, a bumblebee, an Iron Man, a hot dog, an angel, or any one of a number of fantastical creatures and figures, including even, for that matter, a Transformer from the movies? Well, the transformation won't cost much if you're a smart shopper. As I so often point out in this blog, there are big savings to be had when you let your fingers do the walking online.
I must tip my hat to Canada's Bargainmoose.ca for a little help in researching some of the best and brightest online sites for bargains on Halloween costumes for kids, teens, and adults. Of course, ordering costumes online requires that you get a jump on Halloween to ensure your purchase is shipped to you on time. Thus, the reason for my posting this blog weeks in advance of the big night. For goods from U.S. companies, they say customs can delay orders by up to 10 days on top of listed shipping times from suppliers, which average a few days. That means you've got to get moving right now to check out the offerings and make your orders.
Here is a list of various Canadian and US costume suppliers, all offering great selections, deals, and discounts. While you're thinking about taking care of your kids' costume needs, maybe spend a little time exploring the teen and adult costumes, too; that is, if the whole family is looking ahead to a self-transformation on All Hallows' Eve. Prices for costumes range from about $18 to hundreds of dollars, so you're going to have to be selective.
Remember to check all sites for coupon deals and special shipping promotions. Also, keep in mind that import duties may or may not be covered for goods shipped from outside Canada. It all depends on each supplier's terms.
Montreal-based Oya Costumes is one of Canada's top discount costume providers, offering thousands of options for costumes, hats, make-up, decor, masks, shoes, and lots more. Hundreds of new costume designs are added to the mix each year. Ships across the country and internationally. Delivery is very fast, with a reasonable flat rate of about $10. Keep in mind that the affordability of many of the costumes makes up for shipping costs.
Based out of the U.S., Costume Supercenter lives up to its name as a big box costume supplier offering truckloads of different costume options, lots of which will appeal to kids because the latest pop culture figures are added to the costume mix each year. Delivery time to Canada is two to eight business days and shipping is pricey, with a $15.99 minimum that can increase depending on the number of pounds shipped and options for premium service. Again, the low prices of the costumes may keep your purchase economical.
Another U.S.-based company in the big leagues of costume supply, offering nicely detailed items that can be pricey, but with a little exploration you can find real bargains. From rock stars and movie idols, to superheroes and all the old standbys of ghoulishness and fantasy, you're sure to find what you want. Shipping costs start at a very reasonable $6.50 for the first pound, and go up 75 cents for each additional pound. For a limited time, if you're willing to spend $65 or more on costumes, shipping comes free.
In addition to plenty of offerings for kids' costumes, Buycostumes.com from the U.S. may hold particular appeal for adults and teens – a site for Halloween hipsters, even. Snazzy presentation here, and lots of choices with the added feature of a "Pimp My Costume" application that allows you to create your own unique look. There are various options for shipping, but they start cheap at $4.99 for the first two pounds, and increase from there at 50 cents per pound, with delivery in six to eight business days.
CostumeChik Canada from Alberta puts some emphasis on cool teen costumes and costumes from movies and TV. A nice selection of affordable goods here, though not nearly as large as the big-box U.S. suppliers. Shipping is within seven business days at flat rates ranging from $12.95 to $19.95 depending on the order and delivery location. All orders in Canada over $75.00 are shipped free. Other costlier, but faster, shipping options are available.
This U.S. supplier offers incredible deals across the board on kids' costumes, with a store of thousands of items. Shipping costs are pricey, though, starting at about $18 for the first pound. But again, in terms of costume affordability, the shipping prices may balance out against the cost of the item or items purchased.
So go ahead. Put your apples in order. Get online right now to start the transformation for Halloween at prices that won't scare you.


As I mentioned yesterday, I recently picked up a Google Home. I'm still learning how to take advantage of all of its capabilities, like using Google Home to control Philips Hue lights. I also figured out how to get it working with the Google Chromecast, a relatively easy task, so I figured I'd walk you through those steps as well.
Before we get started, you'll need to make sure that you have a Google Chromecast already plugged into your TV and turned on. It also needs to be configured to operate on the same Wi-Fi network that Google Home is running on. This should probably already be the case for most households and most people reading this guide.
Visit the Google Play Store on your Android or iOS device and download the Google Home application. This actually used to be called Google Cast, so you may already see it on your device if you already had Cast installed.
Let Google Home search for devices around your house. Again, it's important your device is on the same Wi-Fi network as the Chromecast and Google Home, otherwise, it won't find anything.
The Google Home app should recognize and find at least one Chromecast and your Google Home device.
The Google Home app is filled with applications that support the Google Chromecast. You can use the recommendations and open apps like Netflix, for example, and then cast a certain show or movie to your TV using the "Cast" button at the top of the screen.
A Discover tab inside the Google Home application will also show you applications you don't yet have installed but might want to use, like FOX Sports GO, NFL Sunday Ticket, FOX Now, Slacker Radio and more. Anything listed here will work with your Chromecast from individual applications.
You can also use your voice to ask Google Home to play certain content on your TV. The functions are still limited but added support is coming soon.
To play music, say something like "Play 311 on my TV." It'll begin to stream to your Chromecast. To stream to a Chromecast in a specific room in your house, make sure to name each one individually for the room it's in. If you name the Chromecast in your living room "Living Room," you can say "Stream 311 to my living room TV," for example.
To play music from other applications, simply say "Play Rolling Stones from Spotify on my TV." Replace "Spotify" with Pandora or YouTube Music if you prefer those services. Other third party applications aren't supported yet, but Google says more are on the way.
To play a YouTube video, simply say something like "Play the latest TechnoBuffalo video from YouTube on my TV." If you're watching today, you'll start to see our Samsung Gear S3 video.
Some features aren't fully supported yet. You can't ask Google Home to cast a Google Play movie to your Chromecast yet, for example, or use Netflix. Google promises that sort of support is coming soon. Also, I tried asking Google Home to stream a podcast to my TV, but that function also isn't currently available. You can imagine how useful this will be down the road, though, especially if you just want to kick back on the couch and ask Google to turn on the latest episode of Family Guy.
That's all there really is to it. Google Home and Chromecast work really well together, and you can sync up multiple Chromecasts to play different content in different rooms, all with your voice or through the Google Home application. We'll be sure to let you know as new functions become available. If you missed it, be sure to check out our guide on how to set up the Google Home with your Philips Hue lights.


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Ofloxacin versus trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for treatment of acute cystitis
T. M. Hooton, R. H. Latham, E. S. Wong, C. Johnson, P. L. Roberts, W. E. Stamm
We compared the safety and efficacies of ofloxacin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for the treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis in women enrolled in a multicenter study. Data from three centers were combined for this report because the study design and study populations were identical, and patients were enrolled within an 18-month period. Cure rates for evaluable patients 4 weeks after treatment were high for all regimens: ofloxacin (200 mg) twice daily for 3 days, 22 of 25 (88%) cured; ofloxacin (200 mg) twice daily for 7 days, 42 of 49 (86%) cured; ofloxacin (300 mg) twice daily for 7 days, 25 of 25 (100%) cured; and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (160/800 mg) twice daily for 7 days, 46 of 52 (88%) cured. Ofloxacin was more effective than trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole in eradicating Escherichia coli from rectal cultures during and 1 week after treatment. Both ofloxacin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole markedly reduced vaginal colonization with E. coli during and 4 weeks after therapy. Emergence of resistant coliforms in rectal flora was found in 5 (19%) of 27 patients treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole but none of 50 ofloxacin-treated patients who were studied (P = 0.004). Adverse effects were equally common among the four treatment groups. We conclude that 3 to 7 days of ofloxacin is as safe and effective as trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for treatment of uncomplicated cystitis in women and that ofloxacin effectively reduces the fecal and vaginal reservoirs of coliforms in such patients.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy
https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.33.8.1308
10.1128/AAC.33.8.1308
Dive into the research topics of 'Ofloxacin versus trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for treatment of acute cystitis'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
Ofloxacin Medicine & Life Sciences 100%
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Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination Trimethoprim Medicine & Life Sciences 89%
Multicenter Studies Medicine & Life Sciences 7%
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Hooton, T. M., Latham, R. H., Wong, E. S., Johnson, C., Roberts, P. L., & Stamm, W. E. (1989). Ofloxacin versus trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for treatment of acute cystitis. Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 33(8), 1308-1312. https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.33.8.1308
Ofloxacin versus trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for treatment of acute cystitis. / Hooton, T. M.; Latham, R. H.; Wong, E. S.; Johnson, C.; Roberts, P. L.; Stamm, W. E.
In: Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, Vol. 33, No. 8, 1989, p. 1308-1312.
Hooton, TM, Latham, RH, Wong, ES, Johnson, C, Roberts, PL & Stamm, WE 1989, 'Ofloxacin versus trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for treatment of acute cystitis', Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, vol. 33, no. 8, pp. 1308-1312. https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.33.8.1308
Hooton TM, Latham RH, Wong ES, Johnson C, Roberts PL, Stamm WE. Ofloxacin versus trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for treatment of acute cystitis. Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy. 1989;33(8):1308-1312. https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.33.8.1308
Hooton, T. M. ; Latham, R. H. ; Wong, E. S. ; Johnson, C. ; Roberts, P. L. ; Stamm, W. E. / Ofloxacin versus trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for treatment of acute cystitis. In: Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy. 1989 ; Vol. 33, No. 8. pp. 1308-1312.
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Q: Array manipulation in Excel formula arguments my question is pretty specific, and I haven't been able to find a solution. Here's a sample dataset that illustrates the problem:
First     Last     Sales     Months
Kevin     Smith    $500      10
Joe       Stevens  $400      6
Frank     Doe      $600      4

I am looking for a solution that doesn't involve any computation columns or cells in the final result.
Now lets say I had this list
Kevin Smith
Frank Doe

I want to sum their sales/month in a separate cell.
I've tried:

=SUM(SUMIF(CONCATENATE(A1:A3, " ", B1:B3),A5:A6,C1:C3/D1:D3))

Data is stored in rows 1-3 where column A is first name, Column B is last name, Column C is sales, and column D is months. The full names are in A5 and A6.
When I apply the function I have tried both Enter and Ctrl+Shift+Enter
Strangely enough, this formula works when I don't do any array concatenation or division in the formula. That's really the crux of this question. Why can't I do the array manipulation in the formula?

=SUM(SUMIF(A1:A3,A8:A9,C1:C3))

Unfortunately, in my real life problem, I can't use this workaround.
I tried posting a picture, but even though I've been reading the answers on this site for a long time, I've never posted anything so I have no 'reputation.'
Thank you in advance for you help.

A: Unfortunately, because of the way the formulas are implemented, you will need additional computational columns, unless you want to do some programming.
To use just a formula, you will need a column for the concatenated names and a column for the amounts to add together (C2/D2). Then you can use the array formula: =SUM(SUMIF(A1:A3,A8:A9,C1:C3))

A: SUMIF doesn't allow you to apply any functions to the criteria or sum ranges (because that makes them arrays and SUMIF only allows ranges)....but you can use a SUMPRODUCT formula like this to avoid any extra cells/columns and also avoid "array entry"
=SUMPRODUCT(ISNUMBER(MATCH(A1:A3&" "&B1:B3,A5:A6,0))+0,C1:C3/D1:D3)
MATCH function matches the concatenated name columns against your names in A5:A6 and returns either a number (if there's a match) or an error - #N/A - if there isn't a match, so applying ISNUMBER function to that array gives an array of TRUE/FALSE values which +0 converts to 1/0 values. SUMPRODUCT then multiplies that array with the C/D division and sums the results, giving the required answer.
You can't have any text in the C1:C3 or D1:D3 ranges otherwise you'll get an error


The fashion industry continues to set the standard of excellence for digital customer experience. Led by a definitive era of digital adoption by consumers, today's retailers are amidst a digital reconstruction. Not only are consumers increasingly comfortable with digital channels, but the majority of consumers are actively relying on digital information to mitigate risk and guide their purchasing decisions.


Mina Morita directs the world premiere of JC Lee's tale of love, forgetfulness and the nature of art for the ambitious, 5-year-old Ferocious Lotus Theatre Company.
Lee interweaves a modern story with two timeless Japanese myths — of a crane who weaves her feathers into cloth to save the man she loves and of the young girl who folds 1,000 paper cranes to save herself after the Hiroshima bombing — into a conflict between creative integrity and commercial success. Greg Ayers plays a young, once successful artist, now living as a hermit as his agent pushes for more work. Monica Ho is Sadako, the mysterious woman who stumbles into his mountain cabin in the dead of winter. Dreams blend with reality and a choice must be made.
Crane: 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Through Oct. 11. $15-$35. Ferocious Lotus, NOHspace, 2840 Mariposa St., S.F. (415) 322-0859. www.ferociouslotus.org.


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Hill+Knowlton Strategies Appoints New Regional President and CEO
Sconaid McGeachin is the new Regional President and Chief Executive Officer of Hill+Knowlton Strategies for the agency's India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey operations. He was the Chief Operating Officer of H+K Middle East and Turkey for the last four years, and will continue to be based in Dubai and report directly to Jack Martin, global chairman and CEO of H+K Strategies.
This move follows the sad passing of Dave Robinson, former Regional President and CEO of H+K for Australia, Middle East, Africa, South and Central Asia. Sue Cook continues to lead Australia's operations as Managing Director, while McGeachin takes over those in India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey. McGeachin already assumed corporate leadership responsibilities as COO of H+K Middle East and Turkey and also served as a senior client leader on multiple accounts such as dnata, Intel, Dubai World Trade Centre, Etihad Rail, GAFI and Mubadala Aerospace.
"Sconaid is one of our most trusted and respected colleagues within the H+K global network and I am extremely confident in her abilities to lead this far-reaching region," said Martin. "She worked closely with Dave for many years and has extensive experience managing integrated corporate communications campaigns including devising cross border corporate reputation programs. Sconaid provides unrivaled senior counsel on internal communications and change management, and on issues and crisis management, which positions her to continue our growth in India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey."
McGeachin has over 20 years of experience in the field, in which time she worked in several places such as Avon Rubber plc, UK PR consultancy, or Mmd. She is currently Chair of the Middle East PR Association (MEPRA).
"It is a tremendous privilege to have been appointed Dave's successor," stated McGeachin. "Having collaborated so closely with Dave over the last few years, I will endeavour to continue his vision to mentor and develop our teams, increase professionalism and successfully grow our operations in these developing markets."
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Scala Rider G9 works really well. Been caught in the rain with it a few times and holds up to water, mud, dust and a few crashes.
Everyone I ride with is broke, so I knew I needed to find two affordable units.
Finally decided the Veetop unit off Amazon was the way to go, and one year later I could not be happier. Headset velcros or clips to helmet, and uses a micro USB type headset and mic you can easily mount in your helmet ear holes.
Aduio quality is good, range is Ok, and they can only pair with two other riders and your phone. Hands free calling, music, all that jazz was plug and play and worked just find.
One year down the road I destroyed the headset with water, contacted the company and got a new set in just a few days - good stuff!
Im sure there are much better units that can pair more channels and better range/quality, but this little guy is a bang for the buck that's for sure.


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Allied Drive Gains Local Grocery
January 31, 2019 by WORT News Department and Nina Kravinsky
The newly-opened Luna's Groceries
It's been a decade since anyone in the Allied Drive neighborhood could walk to a local grocery store. But that changed on Monday.
Joe and Mariam Maldonado's dream of opening a grocery store in Allied Drive has been a long time coming. They moved to the neighborhood six years ago. Joe says that from the beginning, they've wanted a grocery store.
Maldonado says, "We love our neighborhood, it's very diverse. We've got people from different walks of life. The only thing that was missing was somewhere walkable to go get food, especially for some of our neighbors who don't have vehicles."
So the Maldonados took on the charge of building that grocery store. Luna's Groceries opened up this week on Red Arrowhead Trail, right off Verona road by the Fast Forward rollerblading rink, but it hasn't always been smooth sailing.
But addition to the renovations the Maldonados needed to make to turn what was once pay-day loan joint into a grocery store, they also had a few surprises. They had to remove asbestos under the floor and repair damage from last summer's flooding.
They received a $150,000 grant grant from the city and raised $47,000 in a kickstarter campaign to get started.
"There have been a lot of folks really grinding to make this happen, so there's definitely been a need. We had a lot of engagements with the community, and people were really supportive of our idea. So we've gotten a lot of love," says Maldonado.
Mariam was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, and her family also ran a grocery store there.
In addition to a full time butcher, the Maldonados want to focus on stocking diverse options at their store. The neighborhood is one of the most diverse in Dane County, both racially and socio-economically.
According to Maldonado, "our motto is 'your corner store.' We really don't want this just to be a place where people get food, but a place where there's community built. A place where people can see a reflection of themselves in the food they see in the store. As well as in the people that they see in the store. So we want this to be a place where everybody can come get their food, everybody can feel like it's a good, safe healthy and fun place to be."
And Maldonado says they've seen a steady stream of customers since they opened on Monday, despite the polar vortex. He says they've been sharing what they've been cooking with their ingredients from Luna's on the store's Facebook page.
"It looks like it's been a lot of comfort food… soups, fajitas, " says Maldonado.
In addition to the full time butcher, they've hired five other staff — including clerks and a manager.
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Links for the start of Advent: Feasts of St. Nicholas and the Immaculate Conception, Advent Wreath DIY, & Books!
Advent is just around the corner, so I thought I would list some of my St. Nick, Immaculate Conception, and Advent Book posts from the archives for your reading and preparing pleasure. I hope you find these posts helpful as you celebrate the Holy Season of Advent in your Domestic Church. Thanks for stopping by! Coming up next week, Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, our family's Santa Lucia traditions, and some Christmas book lists for children!
Have a happy and restful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. I am thankful for you, dear readers!


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Careers Privacy & Security
MDR firm eSentire raises $47 million, plans to open new HQ in Waterloo
Alex Coop
@ItsJustAlexCoop
Published: March 5th, 2019
Cybersecurity firm eSentire is making moves.
The Cambridge, Ont.-based company announced $47 million USD in funding led by global private equity firm Warburg Pincus and minority investors Georgian Partners and Edison Partners. In addition to innovating its managed detection and response (MDR) portfolio and developing proprietary AI for threat hunting and advanced automation, a spokesperson for eSentire confirmed that some of that money will go towards the opening of a new 65,000 square-foot global headquarters in Waterloo. The new office – which was occupied by BlackBerry years ago – is double the current 33,000 square-foot space eSentire occupies in Cambridge, and will also include a Security Operations Centre that the company says will help attract new staff to help develop AI and machine learning technology. It will also serve as a catalyst for expansion into Europe, according to James Yersh, chief administrative officer for eSentire.
"It's an exciting time to be in the cybersecurity field, and it's particularly exciting to be located in a region of Canada that is really embracing and supporting technological innovation," he said in a statement. "We've got an innovative solution that companies need, and we have a great opportunity to capitalize on this as we continue to evolve our solution to meet global cybersecurity needs."
But the news doesn't stop there. eSentire also announced the launch of a new SaaS application called esInsider, a cloud-based AI engine – available for on-premises and hybrid cloud environments – that sniffs out sophisticated threats which go unnoticed in network noise.
"Traditional security approaches have long struggled with detecting insider and ongoing threat campaigns as they overemphasize prevention of initial access," said Ashley Fidler, chief product officer for eSentire. "They also often process events and alerts as discrete incidents, leaving threats to go unnoticed for long periods of time. By applying our AI engine to surface unavoidable adversary behaviors, we can detect hidden threats that exist in networks and provide our security experts with the information needed to disrupt these sophisticated threats before they impact our customers' businesses."
Lastly, eSentire is also partnering with Chronicle, a new Alphabet company, focused entirely on enterprise cyber security announced this week at RSA conference in San Francisco. The partnership will see eSentire lend its managed services to Chronicle's Backstory platform, a new global security telemetry platform designed to help enterprise customers analyze the massive amounts of security telemetry they generate every year.
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Having learned to rely on your own skills, your chest swells with pride as you watch your ships sail into the sunset.
There's no shame in showing off a little. After all, things look promising. Who knows what adventures lie ahead or what riches these ships, your plans put into action, will carry back?
The man in the Three of Wands tarot card is the same person as the one on the Two of Wands. He's left behind the safety of his castle, trading his lordly garments for the pupil's toga. Now that the theory has been worked out down to the smallest detail, the time has come to set things in motion.
And how is that working out for him?
As you can tell from the staffs planted in the ground on the Three of Wands, it's working out nicely! The staff behind him shows that his skills have brought him to a point from which he can clearly see the big picture. Things are looking good: His ships are sailing across clear and calm seas toward distant lands. He can see them, too. The tall mountains show that they are full of opportunity.
He is leaning on one staff in the Three of Wands tarot card, meaning that his skills are sufficient to support him – literally! And the staff on his left promises that he will even get better at what he's doing over time.
Speaking of time, his timing is perfect! Astrologically, the Three of Wands tarot card corresponds to the sun in Aries. This celestial body happens to enter Aries on March 21. That's the first day of spring, a great time for new beginnings.
The time for sweating over those books in the cold, grey winter castle has come to an end. Welcome to the school of life!
So far, you're passing with flying colors!
Others are taking notice, and they're willing to listen to any reasonable offer you can put on the table.
When the Three of Wands appears upright in a tarot reading, its meanings speak of taking pride in your own strength, learning through experience, and discovering new opportunities.
Coming into your own strength has given you wisdom that cannot be found in books. A few bragging rights are in order however, the Three of Wands is also a reminder from Spirit to keep your ego in check. A little pride goes a long way.
The Three of Wands tarot card may point to someone who has defied the odds, becoming prosperous despite lacking a formal education. Perhaps this is even a high or college dropout who has become a successful business person.
Generally, dropping out of school complicates things, but complications have never stopped exceptional persons. For example, Walt Disney left school when he was only sixteen.
The Three of Wands tarot card is excellent news for any business or career situation!
Those resumes you have sent out are generating interview requests. Because your career goals are clearly defined, you'll be able to choose wisely.
The word is starting to get out about your business. More importantly, others are hearing good things about you. Yes, new clients and customers are on the horizon. What's equally important is that others are interested in partnering with you – or mentoring you.
Recent events are showing that you are headed in the right direction. Your efforts are bringing the first fruits of success. Because you have a clear view of the overall picture, you can tell that things are progressing right on schedule.
If you're single and looking, the wait will be over soon. In fact, you'll be able to choose from several potential partners.
But the Three of Wands tarot card is a bit tricky, if you are already in a relationship. The Three of Wands suggests that one of you may be suffering from "wandering eye syndrome." If that's your partner, you already know that. The good news is that he or she isn't physically stepping out of the relationship – and has no intentions of doing so.
If that's you, you better wise up to the fact that your partner knows what you're doing. True, you mean no harm, but your significant other is hurting. If you don't stop this soon, you may discover that sleeping on the front porch during a rainstorm is not much fun, at all.
When the Three of Wands tarot card is reversed, it's a sign the Universe is about to put the breaks on everything.
Recent developments are slowing down. They may even grind to a complete halt, and this stop may be temporary or permanent.
Take a step back and reflect. Your sense of disappointment could be justified. On the other hand what's happening may be a blessing in disguise.
If this is a complication in your personal development, chances are that you've overlooked something. You may not have progressed as far as you thought. Your higher power is calling in a reality check.
The Three of Wands tarot card reversed is a sign that it is time for you to be completely honest with yourself. Have you mastered the art of self-deception? If so, you're being called upon to cure that destructive pattern. Should you heed the call to "awaken" (personal or spiritual development) total commitment is the only way to ascend.
No cheating or shortcuts allowed.
The important thing is to turn these obstacles into learning opportunities.
True, not all setbacks are of your own making, and not every trying situation has a silver lining. Sometimes, things just don't work out.
The Three of Wands tarot card may also tell you that a relationship or friendship is coming to an end. It's no one's fault. You've just been growing apart for some time. Cherish the good memories, end things clean, and don't resort to vindictiveness.
Sometimes, the Three of Wands tarot card also points out that you are ready to return to the world after period of journeying inward.
Kabbalistically, the Number 3 is associated with Saturn in his creator aspect. In traditional Numerology, threes correspond to Jupiter who blesses success with more success. The vibrant energy and gusto of the Suit of Wands is especially appealing to the generous side of these very powerful energies.


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Caloosahatchee River summit draws hundreds in Lee
Ways to protect estuaries to the west and east of the big lake were debated at the daylong summit Wednesday.
Caloosahatchee River summit draws hundreds in Lee Ways to protect estuaries to the west and east of the big lake were debated at the daylong summit Wednesday. Check out this story on naplesnews.com: http://nplsne.ws/2eNN51E
Eric Staats, eric.staats@naplesnews.com; 239-263-4780 Published 8:31 p.m. ET Oct. 26, 2016 | Updated 12:54 p.m. ET Oct. 27, 2016
Panelists on the News-Press Save Our Water Summitt held at the Sanibel Harbour Marrito Resort & Spa on Wednesday speak. From left is Daniel Andrews, Captains for Clean Water, Colleen DePasquale, Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, John Lai Lee County Hotel Association, Gene McAvoy, Hendry County Extension Director, David Schuldenfrei, Sanibel Island Realtor and Malcom "Bubba" Wade, U.S. Sugar.(Photo: Andrew West/The News-Press)Buy Photo
Caloosahatchee River water quality concerns drew hundreds of people to a daylong summit Wednesday to hear — and often debate — ways to protect one of Southwest Florida's most important natural assets.
Some 400 people — fishermen, farmers, hoteliers, environmentalists, Realtors — attended the "Save Our Water" event sponsored jointly by The News-Press and the Naples Daily News at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort and Spa.
The mood was set early as the event began with attendees standing and calling out in unison the message on the placards they held in the air: "Save Our Water!"
Social media archive: Save Our Water summit in Sanibel
The Caloosahatchee, like the St. Lucie River on the state's east coast, acts as a relief valve for Lake Okeechobee when water in the lake gets too high and risks breaching a levee that protects farming communities on the lake's southern edge.
Those discharges have been blamed for choking the St. Lucie estuary with guacamole-thick algae blooms and sending plumes of brown water into the Caloosahatchee estuary, upsetting the balance of fresh and salt water, killing sea grasses and oyster beds and chasing away fish and crabs.
This year has been particularly devastating, as heavy rains already have sent 55 percent more water into the lake than in all of 2015, prompting weeks of ongoing discharges.
"It's enough to make a grown man cry, shameful, and it should be criminal," said Sanibel Island Realtor David Schuldenfrei, a member of a panel discussion Wednesday.
But not all, not even most, of the water coming down the Caloosahatchee comes from the lake, according to figures cited by speakers at Wednesday's summit.
Attendees and participants in the Save Our Water Summit held by the News-Press hold up Save our Water signs at the Sanibel Harbour Marriot Resort & Spa on Wednesday. (Photo: Andrew West/The News-Press)
Engineer Gary Goforth cited figures that 36 percent of river flows since 1971 have come from Lake Okeechobee, with 63 percent coming from off land north and south of the river's stretch through Lee County.
Regardless of where it comes from, though, 50 percent of the time, the river's man-altered watershed means flows are either too low or too high to sustain a healthy ecosystem, Goforth said.
The solution, almost everyone agrees, is to build huge reservoirs along the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers and north and south of Lake Okeechobee to control flows so they more closely mimic nature.
Such reservoirs are not cheap. The Caloosahatchee River reservoir, known as the C43, would be built in Hendry County and cost $600 million to store 55 billion gallons of water.
Florida Senate President Joe Negron, R-Stuart, is pitching a plan to set aside $2.4 billion in state conservation money to buy sugar land south of Lake Okeechobee and build a reservoir to store water.
The road map for Everglades restoration calls for starting construction on the reservoir south of the lake in 2021.
Critics have said the state is not acting quickly enough to buy the land from U.S. Sugar.
The News-Press environmental reporter, Chad Gillis interviews Ernie Barnett, Executive Director of the Florida Land Council during the Save our Water Summit at Sanibel Harbour Marriot Resort & Spa on Wednesday. (Photo: Andrew West/The News-Press)
U.S. Sugar Vice President Bubba Wade told the summit the proposed reservoir would be too small to make a worthwhile dent in the volume of water being sent to the estuaries in years like 2016.
"If you think you're going to solve the estuary problem in these wet years, it's not going to happen," Wade said.
He said the focus should be on completing parts of Everglades restoration already on the books and finding places to store water north of the lake.
Sierra Club organizer Cris Costello said storage north of the lake is a "red herring" — as is blaming pollution on septic systems along the river and raising concerns that sending water south from the lake would flood endangered sparrow habitat in the Everglades, she said.
Win Everham, environmental studies professor at program leader at Florida Gulf Coast University speaks at the Save our Water Summit at Sanibel Harbour Resort on Wednesday. (Photo: Andrew West/The News-Press)
"We have to keep our eyes on the prize," Costello said, referring to the reservoir south of the lake. "We cannot let ourselves be distracted."
Conservancy of Southwest Florida natural resources policy director Jennifer Hecker said plans for a reservoir south of the lake should be expedited and planned at the same time as storage north of the lake.
"Whether it's a little or a lot, we need it all," Hecker said.
Hecker drew cheers when she called on all sides of the Caloosahatchee River water quality issues to work together to find solutions.
Schuldenfrei, the Sanibel real estate agent, echoed Hecker.
"We all have to stay involved," he said. "When water is nice and blue and we're happy, nothing happens. We have to keep the fire burning."
Jennifer Hecker, Director of Natural Resource Policy at Conservancy of Southwest Florida speaks at the Save our Water Summit at Sanibel Harbour Marriot Resort & Spa on Wednesday. (Photo: Andrew West/The News-Press)
News-Press Save Our Water Summit draws hundreds
Win Everham, environmental studies professor at program leader at Florida Gulf Coast University speaks at the Save our Water Summit at Sanibel Harbour Resort on Wednesday. Andrew West/The News-Press
Panelists on the News-Press Save Our Water Summitt held at the Sanibel Harbour Marrito Resort & Spa on Wednesday speak. From left is Daniel Andrews, Captains for Clean Water, Colleen DePasquale, Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, John Lai Lee County Hotel Association, Gene McAvoy, Hendry County Extension Director, David Schuldenfrei, Sanibel Island Realtor and Malcom "Bubba" Wade, U.S. Sugar. Andrew West/The News-Press
Jennifer Hecker, Director of Natural Resource Policy at Conservancy of Southwest Florida speaks at the Save our Water Summit at Sanibel Harbour Marriot Resort & Spa on Wednesday. Andrew West/The News-Press
The News-Press environmental reporter, Chad Gillis interviews Ernie Barnett, Executive Director of the Florida Land Council during the Save our Water Summit at Sanibel Harbour Marriot Resort & Spa on Wednesday. Andrew West/The News-Press
Malcom "Bubba" Wade, representing U.S. Sugar was a panelist on the News-Press Save Our Water Summitt held at the Sanibel Harbour Marrito Resort & Spa on Wednesday Andrew West/The News-Press
Images from the News-Press Market Watch: Save our Water Summit at Sanibel Harbour Marriot Resort & Spa on Wednesday. The event brought speakers and panelists together to talk about water quality issues affecting the Caloosahatchee River and the Gulf of Mexico. Andrew West/news-press.com
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A Turbo Powered Volvo Farm Tractor Showing Off Its Talents in the Field
Crazy Swedish Tractor Racing Video: Watch This Baby Roar
Doing donuts in an old field with dirt clods flying right under from under its jumbo tractor wheels?!? Yes, all that and so much more. We at ALH.com are so excited to introduce you to the Swedish Volvo Terror, a tractor with a turbocharged B21ET gas engine from a Volvo 240. This viral video has been making the rounds but we just love it so much that we had to share with all of you horsepower fans out there!
The two Swedish guys who modded the Terror are totally nuts. Watch how crazy overpowered this beast is as they take the Terror tractor racing in an open field in this neat video. This is most definitely not the tractor from your grandfather's farm!
We don't have too much information about the crazy Swedes who built the Terror. However, we can tell you that the B21ET used in the tractor comes from the Redblock gasoline engine series. Capable of delivering 155 horsepower, the B21ET was used on cars like the extremely popular and incredibly long lasting Volvo 240 series. The Redblock name symbolizes the red coat of paint that was applied to the engine. While you may not think of drag racing when you think of the Volvo brand, don't be surprised if this video shows you what this type of car (okay, tractor) can really do when you have someone who's willing to just go for it.
Watch as the driver takes that thing off the field and onto this tiny country lane, then really lets the engine roar. There's so much blue smoke coming off of the tires. They don't tell you the Terror's maximum speed in the video, but let's just say that you definitely won't be stuck waiting behind the custom farm tractor on one of those tiny country lanes. Watch as he opens it up and really lets it go at max speed before slowing down to rev the engine and lay down some rubber on that little road. You can almost smell the burn through the video.
At one point, the driver goes totally nuts just taking the tractor in figure 8's on the roadway. It's almost enough to make you dizzy just watching him turn for a good minute. The turning radius on that tractor is insane. Plus, the front axle takes such as beating with all those turns that it's a wonder those tiny tires can keep up.
In case you're wondering, there is definitely a danger of toppling over in any tractor, but especially one as overcharged as the Turbo. So it's a total testament to the driver's skills that he is able to control this thing on roads, dirt, gravel, grass, and mud without slipping around. And in such a casual way, too. There are no safety helmets in this video.
If you have never thought about modding out a tractor to be an overpowered all terrain racing vehicle, this video just may put the idea into your head. With over 17 million views, this video is a total must for any gearhead.
Check it out and let us know what you think. Please don't forget give it a 'SHARE' before you go!
By William Robert	 Jun 27, 2014


Client and server software will be available under an Open Source License. The only question is: which one? There are various possibilities with different implications.
Should it be "infected" by GPL? Pros: changes will be publicly available and it makes the use of GPL code for the project possible. On the other hand, most desired libraries are under LGPL and can be used unmodified anyway. Cons: commercial enterprises might refuse to invest in GPL code to protect their investments. We want commercial use as much as possible. But do we really want commercial applications, which do not feed back their changes?
Should it be under a "free to use" BSD license? Pros: anyone can use it without publishing changes. Commercial applications are possible without restrictions. Cons: we might not get improvements back. This also means that the commercially operated code is not under peer review and thus might be at risk.
What are the licenses of other infrastructure projects, like Apache? Is the Apache License GPL-alike or BSD-alike? The "Derivative Works" in Apache's section 2 sounds more like BSD. Big projects seem to have no problem omitting the "infectious" part of GPLv3 section 5c. For example Hadoop, developed commercially by Yahoo, contributed to the Apache foundation, and used heavily by other companies is under Apache License.
What is your favourite license?


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SRI LANKA MINISTER BEGINS 'FAST' OUTSIDE UN OFFICE
Filed in World News	by furtune	on July 8, 2010
A Sri Lankan minister says he has begun a hunger strike outside the UN's Colombo offices demanding that it stop its probe into alleged war crimes.
Housing Minister Wimal Weerawansa's announcement follows two days of demonstrations outside the office by protesters angry over the inquiry.
The government denies its troops committed war crimes.
But some foreign governments and international organisations say there is evidence to the contrary.
'Three idiots'
The BBC's Charles Haviland in Colombo says Mr Weerawansa is lying alone on a mattress on a bed near the main gate of the UN office.
Opposition parties say the protest is shaming Sri Lanka
Several Buddhist monks are also there and have given blessings to the demonstration.
Pinned to a tree nearby is a photograph of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon with insulting captions stuck on it, our correspondent says.
Also pinned up are pictures of the three senior UN officials who will serve on Mr Ban's advisory panel labelled "three idiots".
"I am starting a fast till death. Only when the accusations of war crimes are withdrawn and the [UN] panel abolished, I will stop this [the fast]," Mr Weerawansa said.
One the protesters told the BBC that "western people had done all sorts of human rights violations in the past, and now they are coming and telling us how to manage human rights".
Our correspondent say that the UN operation in Sri Lanka has been significantly disrupted by the protests, with few staff who work in the offices able to go to work.
On Tuesday the UN said it "strongly" objected to the protest at its compound, which was hindering its "vital work".
The government has pledged to ensure UN staff are able to enter and leave their workplace, but our correspondent says it is tacitly approving of Mr Weerawansa's demonstration.
Opposition parties say they fear the events will bring shame and disrepute on Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka's feud with the UN
The government has refused to grant visas to the UN advisory panel's three members, saying the investigation violates its sovereignty.
There have been consistent allegations that both the army – and Tamil Tiger rebels who troops routed last year – committed crimes at the end of the war.
About 7,000 civilians died in the last five months of the war, according to the UN.
It says the panel, announced last month, will report back within four months and will advise on how to deal with alleged perpetrators of abuses.
The protesters, many of them Buddhist monks, say their action will continue until the UN disbands the panel. The UN insists there are no plans to disband it.
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We've been lucky enough to have been featured in the mainstream media. Here's a few examples.
On Thursday 24th August 2017 the BBC recorded and published a video with us! The video was all about what we do, the perception of black fathers in the media, how we create a community for fathers and what's next for MFF.
The video was, at one point, the most watched video on the BBC website homepage on the day it was published. Watch the video here.
Our founder Elliott Rae, wrote an article for the Independent entitled 'I'm a young, married, professional black father. And I don't exist'.
The article was published on Monday 10th July 2017 and was one of the most shared articles on the website that day. The article was shared 17k times in the first week and had massive impact on the perception of black fatherhood across the country and beyond. Read the article here.
Elliott published his second Independent article on 24 April 2018. The article spoke about why MFF was created, the father's role during child birth and how the modern father plays a variety of roles. The article was shared by none other than The Rock!
We spoke to BuzzFeed about MFF, fathers in the media and the future. Oh and they took some super cute pics 💕 😍
Members of the contributing team were interviewed on BBC Radio on Sunday 13th August 2017. The interview was all about why MusicFootballFatherhood was created, differences in parenting styles between men and women, black fathers in the media and what's in store for MFF in the future.


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Agility Public Warehousing Co. KSC (Agility), a Kuwaiti company, has agreed to globally resolve criminal, civil, and administrative cases arising from allegations that Agility overcharged the United States when performing contracts with the Department of Defense (DOD) to supply food for U.S. troops from 2003 through 2010. As part of the global resolution, Agility has agreed to pay $95 million to resolve civil fraud claims, to forgo administrative claims against the United States seeking $249 million in additional payments under its military food contracts, and to plead guilty to a criminal misdemeanor offense for theft of government funds. DOD's Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) will also release a claim of $27.9 million against Agility and lift its suspension of Agility, as the company has been suspended from federal government contracting for the last seven years after being indicted. An administrative agreement entered between DLA and Agility requires oversight of an Agility entity by an independent corporate monitor and the maintenance of an ethics and compliance program with a number of detailed requirements.
The civil claims and criminal charges resolved today arise out of allegations originally raised in a civil whistleblower suit against Agility and another Kuwaiti company, The Sultan Center Food Products Company, K.S.C. (TSC). Kamal Mustafa Al-Sultan, a former vendor of Agility, filed the lawsuit under the qui tam, or whistleblower, provisions of the False Claims Act (FCA), which permit private individuals to sue on behalf of the government for false claims and to share in any recovery. The Act also allows the government to intervene and take over the action, as it did in this case. Mr. Al-Sultan will receive $38.85 million as a result of the civil action he filed, which is captioned U.S. ex rel. Kamal Mustafa Al-Sultan v. Agility Public Warehousing Co., K.S.C. et al., No 1:05-cv-2968-GET (N.D. Ga.).
In its civil complaint, the United States alleged that Agility and TSC knowingly overcharged the Department of Defense for locally available fresh fruits and vegetables that Agility purchased through TSC, and falsely charged the full amount of TSC's invoices despite agreeing that Agility would pay 10 percent less than the amount billed. The United States also alleged that Agility failed to disclose and pass through rebates and discounts it obtained from U.S.-based suppliers, as required by its contracts.
The criminal Information to which Agility has agreed to plead guilty alleges conduct that was part of the pending indictment. Specifically, it alleges that in connection with one of its contracts, Agility concealed consolidation fees that should have been paid by Agility, plus an additional markup to the company, in the product price billed to the United States. As a result of Agility's price manipulation, the United States paid an inflated price for food. The criminal Information to which Agility is pleading guilty charges Agility for one inflated invoice in an amount of less than $1,000, although the United States asserts that Agility engaged in this price manipulation whenever it used this consolidator.
Following Agility's criminal Indictment by a grand jury, on Nov. 16, 2009, DLA suspended Agility from government contracting due to the criminal Indictment. This suspension was subsequently extended to Agility's more than 300 affiliated entities. As a result, Agility and its affiliates have forgone the opportunity to obtain billions of dollars in revenue associated with DOD contracts since 2009. Although Agility's suspension will be lifted, it will be required to use an independent monitor. Moreover, the agreement requires Agility to maintain an ethics and compliance program with a number of detailed requirements.
Since 2006, Agility has filed a number of contract claims seeking additional payments of $249 million alleging that DLA owed Agility payments for its performance under a series of military contracts, which DLA contested in protracted litigation. Today's agreement requires Agility to release all claims against DLA related to the contracts.
The resolution of the criminal and civil matters in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia were the result of a coordinated effort by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia and the Civil Division's Commercial Litigation Branch. The claims resolved by the settlements are allegations only, except to the extent the conduct was admitted as part of the defendant's guilty plea, and there has been no determination of liability.
The criminal and civil cases were investigated by the DCIS, U.S. Army's Criminal Investigative Command's MPFU, Defense Contract Audit Agency, and the FBI.


In Wave Singers, the world Merry deals with is entirely different from that of every other book because she starts in the human realm, on Earth as you and I know it. In fact, the inspiration for Merry's home town on the south coast of the UK was Brighton. Once she is transported to another realm, Merry finds herself in Thera, the land and sea realm of the Mer situated to the west of Pangaea.
Thera is named for a city of Ancient Greece, which had a seaport and popular religious cults on the island of Santorini. It was also the location of the volcano that may (or may not) have extinguished the Minoan civilisation of Crete, believed by some to be Plato's inspiration for Atlantis.
The Mer choose to live either on land, or underwater or a mixture of both as they can easily switch between land-legs and fins. On land they occupy basic camps, enjoying the feeling of the sun. When underwater, they have beautiful, shining white towers moulded from the corals they live around, the tallest of which soar above the surface of the water.
There are several Mer cities that govern the various regions of Thera and report to Thalassis, the capital and residence of the ruler of Thera. Each capital has several smaller settlements surrounding it, with residents working on tradable products and produce such as fresh fish and pearls. The Mer are also intrinsically creative and craft works of art that are highly prized on the mainland of Pangaea, especially by the Titaians.
You can learn even more about Mer lifestyles by catching a copy of Regent: A Wave Singers novella.
I based the Mer lifestyle and visual descriptions based on trips to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the relaxed lifestyle of New Zealand. The formal scenes in Regent: A Wave Singers novella were reminiscent of the French court in the 18th century, an inspiration that will continue to flow through the society of Fire Dancer.
You can read a brief extract from Wave Singers right here, on the blog. Let me know if you enjoy it by chatting with me on Twitter @EchoFoxBooks or on Facebook.