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\section{Introduction}
Spintronics, i.e. the use of the spin degree of freedom of electrons for information processing \cite{FabianRMP}, is a rapidly
developing field. Its research is motivated by the orders of magnitude longer conservation of the electron
spin
alignment in metals as compared to their momentum conservation time. The survival of spin orientation, characterized by $T_1$, determines the time window for spin manipulation. The $g$-factor determines the
magnetic energy of the electrons and characterizes the conditions for magnetic resonance manipulations of spins.

The seminal theory of Elliott and Yafet (EY) was developed in the 1950's to explain the electron spin relaxation and $g$-factor in metals \cite{Elliott,YafetReview}. These parameters are measured with conduction electron spin resonance (CESR) \cite{KipKittel1952}. In CESR, the metal is placed in a magnetic field and is irradiated with microwaves. Resonant microwave absorption occurs when the irradiation energy equals the Zeeman splitting of the electron spins.

The EY theory is based on the presence of spin-orbit coupling as it mixes a near lying band with the conduction band states. Thus
conduction band states are admixtures of spin up and down causing i) a change in the magnetic energy of conduction electrons (i.e. a
$g$-factor shift, $\Delta g$) and ii) allowed transitions between the two spin states
(i.e. spin relaxation) when the electron is
scattered on defects or phonons with momentum relaxation time $\tau$. Elliott and Yafet showed with first order time-dependent
perturbation theory that:

\begin{eqnarray}
\Gamma_{\text{spin}}&=&\alpha_1\left(\frac{L}{\Delta}\right)^2\Gamma \label{ElliottRelaxation}, \\
\Delta g=g-g_0&=&\alpha_2\frac{L}{\Delta} \label{Elliottgfactor},
\end{eqnarray}

\noindent where $\alpha_{1,2}$ are band structure dependent constants of the order of unity, $g_0=2.0023$ is the $g$-factor of the free electron, $L$ is the matrix element of the SO coupling between the near
lying and the conduction band state, separated by an energy gap $\Delta$, $\Gamma_{\text{spin}}=\hbar/T_1$, $\Gamma=\hbar/\tau$.

Eqs. \ref{ElliottRelaxation} and \ref{Elliottgfactor} are summarized in the Elliott-relation: $\Gamma_{\text{spin}}=\alpha \Delta g^2 \Gamma$, where the constant $\alpha \approx 1..10$. Typically $\Delta g^2 \approx 10^{-4}..10^{-7}$ thus $T_1$ is orders of magnitude longer than $\tau$. The experimentally accessible measurables are the CESR line-width: $\Delta B=\Gamma_{\text{spin}}/\hbar \gamma $ (where $\gamma/2 \pi= 28.0$ GHz/T is the electron gyromagnetic factor) and the resistivity, $\rho \propto \Gamma$. Thus the Elliott-relation establishes that the CESR line-width and the resistivity are proportional, which enabled an experimental verification for most elemental metals by Monod and Beuneu \cite{BeuneuMonodPRB1978,BeuneuMonodPRB1979}.

Much as the Elliott-Yafet theory has been confirmed, it is violated in MgB$_2$ at high temperatures as therein $\Delta B$ and $\rho$
are not proportional \cite{SimonPRL2001}, which was explained \cite{EYgeneralizedPRL2008} by extending the EY theory for the case of
rapid momentum scattering: $\Delta \approx \Gamma$. The EY theory neglects the role of $\Gamma$ with respect to $\Delta$ as in usual
metals $\Gamma \approx 1-10$ meV and $\Delta \approx 1-10$ eV. The need for a generalized EY theory is even more demanding in alkali
fullerides
whose conduction band is composed of a triply degenerate molecular orbital making a small effective $\Delta$
and where large electron-phonon coupling and structural disorder gives rise to a large $\Gamma$. The situation is sketched in Fig.
\ref{spectrum}.

The $\Delta B$ and the $g$-factor are shown in Fig. \ref{Fig2_fits}. for K$_3$C$_{60}$ and Rb$_3$C$_{60}$ and show that the
$g$-factor is temperature dependent and the CESR line-width does not follow the resistivity in violation of the EY theory. Here, we
introduce the concept of the "complex ESR frequency shift" which allows a simultaneous treatment of $T_1$ and the $g$-factor within
the Kubo formalism. We also include a significant residual momentum scattering rate (dirty limit) and we find that the theory
explains quantitatively the experimental observables, which enables to establish
the  "generalized Elliott-relation".

We prepared Rb$_3$C$_{60}$ powder samples by a conventional solid state reaction method \cite{DresselhausFullerenes} using stoichiometric amounts of sublimation purified
C$_{60}$ and elemental Rb to study its ESR properties up to high temperatures which has not been performed yet. ESR data is available for K$_3$C$_{60}$ for the 4-800 K temperature range \cite{NemesPRB}. A sharp superconducting transition and high Meissner shielding in a 1 mT magnetic field (measured with microwave conductivity) together with the observation of the characteristic CESR signal of Rb$_3$C$_{60}$ \cite{JanossyPRL1993} attest the high quality of the material.
A sample of 10 mg sealed under helium in a quartz tube was measured in a commercial X-band (9 GHz) ESR spectrometer
in the 100-700 K temperature range.

\begin{figure}
{\includegraphics[]{broadeningc.eps}}
\caption{The schematic view of the single particle spectrum at small $\Gamma( \ll \Delta$) addressed by the EY theory and at
large $\Gamma( \sim \Delta$), which calls for the generalized EY theory. Due
to the large overlap (green area), the effective band-gap is reduced.}
\label{spectrum}
\end{figure}

The description of $T_1$ and $g$-factor is based on a two-band model Hamiltonian, $H=H_0+H_{\text{SO}}$, where:

\begin{equation}
\begin{split}
H_0=\sum_{k,\nu,s}\left[\epsilon_\nu(k)+\hbar \gamma B
s\right]c^+_{k,\nu,s}c_{k,\nu,s}+H_{\text{scatt}},\\
H_{\text{SO}}=\sum_{k,\nu\neq\nu',s,s'} L_{s,s'}(k)c^+_{k,\nu,s}c_{k,\nu',s'}
\label{ModelHamiltonian}
\end{split}
\end{equation}

\noindent Here $\nu, \nu'=1 \text{ or }2$ are the band, $s,s'$ are spin indices, $L_{s,s'}$ is the SO coupling, and $B$ is the
magnetic field along the $z$ direction. $H_{\text{scatt}}$ is responsible for the finite $\tau$. We use the Mori-Kawasaki
formula \cite{mori,oshikawa} to determine the $T_1$ and  $\Delta g=\hbar\Delta\omega_{\text{L}}/\mu_{\text{B}} B$ which allows
to introduce the "complex ESR frequency shift":

\begin{gather}
\Delta \widetilde{\omega}_{\text{ESR}}:=\Delta\omega_{\text{L}}-\frac{i}{T_1}=\dfrac{-\langle
[P,S^-]\rangle+G^R_{PP^+}(\omega_{\text{L}})}
{2\langle S_z\rangle},
\label{deltagMK}
\end{gather}

\noindent where $\langle S_z\rangle$ is the expectation value of the spin along the magnetic field, $\omega_{\text{L}}=\gamma
B$
is
the Larmor frequency,
and $G^R_{PP^+}(\omega)$ is the retarded Green's function of the $P$ and $P^+$ pair with $\hbar P=[H_{\text{SO}},S^+]$.
Eq. \ref{deltagMK} is evaluated with the unperturbed Hamiltonian, $H_0$, to yield the lowest non-vanishing correction
due to SO coupling as it is much smaller than the temperature or the band-gap. We note that Eq. \ref{deltagMK} is analogous to
the complex conductivity with para- and diamagnetic terms \cite{mahan}.

To enable an analytic calculation \cite{mahan}, we assume two linear bands with different Fermi velocities, both crossing
the Fermi
energy
at different points and separated by $\Delta$, which yields:

\begin{gather}
\Gamma_{\text{spin}}(=\hbar \gamma \Delta B)=\left\langle \frac{L^2}{\Delta^2+\Gamma^2}\Gamma\right\rangle_{\text{FS}},
\label{ESRT1}
\end{gather}

\begin{gather}
\Delta g=\frac{1}{\pi k_{\text{B}}T}\left\langle 2 L_z \textmd{Im}\Psi^{\prime}\left(\frac 12+\frac{\Gamma+\text{i}\Delta}{2\pi
k_{\text{B}}T}\right)\right\rangle_{\text{FS}}
\label{ESRgfactor}
\end{gather}

\noindent where the $\langle\dots\rangle_{\text{FS}}$ means Fermi surface (FS) averaging, $\Psi'(x)$ is the first derivative of Euler's
digamma function,
and all parameters $L$, $\Delta$, and $\Gamma$ are taken on the FS.
$L_z=L_{\uparrow,\uparrow}-L_{\downarrow,\downarrow}$ and $L^2=L_z^2 +2|L_{\downarrow,\uparrow}|^2$. Eq.
\ref{ESRgfactor}.
can be simplified if $2 \pi k_{\text{B}}T \lesssim \Gamma$ to give

\begin{gather}
\Delta g= \left\langle \frac{2 L_z \Delta}{\Delta^2+\Gamma^2}\right\rangle_{\text{FS}}
\label{ESRgfactor_simplified}
\end{gather}

Eqs. \ref{ESRT1} and \ref{ESRgfactor}. return the corresponding EY results (Eqs. \ref{ElliottRelaxation}-\ref{Elliottgfactor}) when
$\Gamma\ll \Delta$ and is regarded as a generalization of the EY theory. If Eqs. \ref{ESRT1}. and \ref{ESRgfactor_simplified}.
can be handled with isotropic band-band separation and SO coupling, the generalized Elliott-relation is:

\begin{gather}
\Gamma_{\text{spin}}= \alpha \Delta g^2 \Gamma \text{ }\left(1+ \frac{\Gamma^2}{\Delta^2}\right)
\end{gather}
 \noindent which returns the conventional formula when $\Gamma \ll \Delta$.

\begin{figure*}
\includegraphics[width=1\hsize]{Fig2.eps}
\caption{(Color online) The temperature dependent resistivity (solid blue curve from Ref. \cite{HouSSC1995}),
CESR line-width ($\Box$), and $g$-factor shift ($\bigcirc$) (Refs. (\cite{JanossyPRL1993,PetitPRB1996,NemesPRB})
in the fullerides. ESR data on Rb$_3$C$_{60}$ above 300 K is from the present work. Solid curves are calculated
with the model explained in the text. Dashed curves are the contributions from the  different $\Delta_1$ and $\Delta_2$.
Note the different scales for the two compounds.}
\label{Fig2_fits}
\end{figure*}

\begin{table}[t!]
\caption{Residual, $\rho_0$, and high temperature, $\rho(T_{\text{h}})$ resistivity and the corresponding momentum scattering rates, $\Gamma$, for K$_3$C$_{60}$ ($T_{\text{h}}=790$ K) and Rb$_3$C$_{60}$ ($T_{\text{h}}=700$ K) from Ref. \cite{HouSSC1995}. Plasma frequencies are from Ref. \cite{GunnRMP1997}. The coefficient $A$, defined in the text, is also given.}
\begin{tabular*}{0.5\textwidth}{@{\extracolsep{\fill}}cccccccccccc}
\hline \hline
& $\omega_{\text{pl}}$&$\rho_0$ & $\Gamma_0$& $\rho(T_{\text{h}})$&$\Gamma(T_{\text{h}})$&$A$\\
& (eV)& (m$\Omega$cm)& (meV)&(m$\Omega$cm)&(meV)& (meV/K$^2$)\\
\hline
K$_3$C$_{60}$ & 1.2&0.2 &  39 & 1.5 & 285& 3.94$\cdot 10^{-4}$ \\
Rb$_3$C$_{60}$ & 1.1&0.5 &  81 & 4.0 & 650&13.1$\cdot 10^{-4}$\\
\hline \hline
\label{Resistivity_Parameters_Table}
\end{tabular*}
\end{table}

We proceed to analyze the line-width and $g$-factor in alkali doped fullerides.
Knowledge of the temperature dependent $\Gamma$ is required, which we determine from
 resistivity data on single crystals by Hou \textit{et al.} \cite{HouSSC1995} (solid
blue curves in Fig. \ref{Fig2_fits}.) using theoretical plasma frequencies, $\omega_{\text{pl}}$
through $\rho=1/\epsilon_0 \omega_{\text{pl}}^2 \tau$ (where $\epsilon_0$ is the electric constant).
These compounds are unique in two aspects: i) the resistivity is high and it follows a quadratic
temperature dependence up to the highest available temperatures, and ii) the residual resistivity
is also high and it is not related to a residual impurity concentration but is intrinsic. The high
value and quadratic temperature dependence of $\rho$ was explained by the coupling of electrons to
the high energy intramolecular phonons, whereas the large residual value was associated with an
inherent disorder of the C$_{60}$ ball orientation (the so-called merohedral disorder) \cite{GunnRMP1997,GunnNat}.
The latter is related to the frustrated nature of the C$_{60}$ icosahedra with respect to the cubic molecular crystal lattice.
The parameters of \endnote{Although there is an apparent saturation of $\rho$ in Rb$_3$C$_{60}$ above 500 K, the quadratic fit lies within 15 \% of the experimental value.} $\Gamma(T)=\Gamma_0+A \cdot T^2$, are given in Table \ref{Resistivity_Parameters_Table}.

 The $g$-factor is independent of the temperature and $\Delta B$ increases monotonously in the EY theory. In contrast, both
measurables deviate from the expected behavior in K$_3$C$_{60}$ and Rb$_3$C$_{60}$ as shown in Fig. \ref{Fig2_fits}: $|\Delta g|$
decreases with increasing temperature and $\Delta B$ does not follow the resistivity. Most surprisingly, $\Delta B$ \emph{decreases}
on increasing temperature in Rb$_3$C$_{60}$. The generalized EY theory shows that $\Delta\approx \Gamma$ explains the saturating and
decreasing $\Delta B$ and decreasing $|\Delta g|$ (see Fig. \ref{spectrum}). However, a small $\Delta$ alone can not explain the data
and Fermi surface parts,
where $\Delta> \Gamma$, are also present.

\begin{table*}[t!]
\caption{Best fitting parameters used to simulate the experimental line-width and $g$-factor data in K$_3$C$_{60}$ and
Rb$_3$C$_{60}$. Note the different relative DOS in the two materials.}
\begin{ruledtabular}
\begin{tabular*}{0.95\textwidth}{@{\extracolsep{\fill}}ccccccc}
&$|L|$ (meV)& $L_z$ (meV)&\multicolumn{2}{c}{$\Delta$ (eV)}   &  \multicolumn{2}{c}{$N$ (\%)}  \\
&  & &1&2& 1&  2 \\
\hline
K$_3$C$_{60}$ & 0.67(1) & -0.63(1)&0.94(3) & 0.047(2) & 3.0(2) & 97(2) \\
Rb$_3$C$_{60}$ &1.10(2)&-3.7(1)&0.35(3)& 0.050(2)& 31(2)& 69(2)\\
\end{tabular*}
\end{ruledtabular}
\label{Linewidth_FitParameters_Table}
\end{table*}

To handle the complicated Fermi surface of the fullerides the simplest possible way, we assume that the FS consists of two parts: one
with large and another with small $\Delta$ ($\Delta_1$ and $\Delta_2$, respectively) with different relative density of states
(DOS), $N_1$ and $N_2$. We assume uniform $L$ and $\Gamma$. This allows to approximate the FS averages in Eqs. \ref{ESRT1}. and
 \ref{ESRgfactor}. with a sum of two components.  In Fig. \ref{Fig2_fits}. we show the calculated $\Delta B$ and $\Delta g$ with
this two component sum. The fit parameters are given in Table \ref{Linewidth_FitParameters_Table}. Calculations with a single
$\Delta$ fail to account for the data in both compounds. We judge that the fits are in reasonable agreement with the experiment,
given the simplifications to the general theory in terms of a two component sum. We note that Adrian \cite{AdrianPRB1996} suggested
that a relation similar to Eq. \ref{ESRT1} explains $\Delta B$ for Rb$_3$C$_{60}$, however apart from a qualitative hint, no attempt
for a quantitative analysis was made.

The obtained $\Delta$ values are compatible with the known small, $< 1 \text{ eV}$ band-width of alkali fullerides \cite{GunnRMP1997}.
The conduction band is derived from the triply degenerate $t_{\text{1u}}$ molecular orbital of C$_{60}$, whose degeneracy is lifted in
the fulleride crystal. However, the merohedral disorder prevents the knowledge of the band structure and we infer band structure
properties from our analysis.
It shows that on some parts of the FS, the band crossing it has a neighboring band as close as 50~meV. On other parts, the nearest
neighboring band is as close as 0.35-1~eV.

The two compounds only differ in the relative amount of such FS parts: for K$_3$C$_{60}$ parts with
small $\Delta$ dominate whereas for Rb$_3$C$_{60}$ the relative DOS for the two types of Fermi surfaces are almost equal.

Only the $L/\Delta$ ratio is available in the EY theory but the correlated metals allow measurement of $\Delta$ and $L$ independently. We note that both $L$ and $L_z$ contain band structure dependent constants of the order of unity. The negative sign of $L_z$ reflects the electron-like (as opposed to hole-like) character of the conduction states, which is a common situation in e.g. alkali metals. $|L|$ and $L_z$ are unequal already in the EY framework \cite{BeuneuMonodPRB1978,BeuneuMonodPRB1979}, which is also the situation herein. For both compounds the SO couplings are about three orders of magnitude smaller than the corresponding values for elemental K (0.26 eV) and Rb (0.9 eV) (Ref. \cite{YafetReview}). This is due to the weak character of the alkali orbitals in the conduction band of C$_{60}$ \cite{ErwinPedersonPRL1991,AndreoniPRB1995}. On average, the corresponding SO coupling parameters are $\sim 3.7$ times larger in Rb$_3$C$_{60}$ than in K$_3$C$_{60}$ which is in good agreement with the $\sim 3.5$ ratio found for the elemental metals.

We comment on the application related aspects of the extended EY theory. In the $\Gamma \gg \Delta$ limit, we observe that
$\Gamma_{\text{spin}}\approx L^2/\Gamma$, which is formally identical to the result of the so-called Dyakonov-Perel mechanism
\cite{DyakonovPerel}. The latter occurs for semiconductors without inversion symmetry (i.e. large Dresselhaus SO coupling)
and relatively long $\tau$, i.e. when the electron spins precess around the internal SO magnetic fields between momentum scattering events. The
spin-diffusion length, $\delta_{\text{spin}}= v_{\text{F}}\sqrt{\tau T_1}/3$ (where $v_\text{F}$ is the Fermi velocity) tends to a
constant in the above limit and $\delta_{\text{spin}}= v_{\text{F}}\hbar/3L$. $\delta_{\text{spin}}$ is one of the most
important parameters for spintronics as it describes the geometrical path for spin transport \cite{FabianRMP}.

Line-width, resistivity, and $v_{\text{F}}=1.8\cdot 10^{5}$
m/s \cite{GunnRMP1997} data for K$_3$C$_{60}$ gives a relatively long $\delta_{\text{spin}}\approx$ 180 nm at 800 K,
which is competitive at this high temperature to noble metals such as Cu (100 nm), Ag (180 nm), or
Au (40 nm) even if the Fermi velocities are an order of magnitude longer for the latter compounds. This demonstrates that molecular
metals with nearly degenerate metallic bands are potentially interesting for spintronics applications.

Finally, we summarize in what sense the novel description points beyond the EY theory. The EY theory was developed and tested in metals where i) band-band separation is much larger than the quasi-particle scattering rate energy, i.e $\Delta \gg \Gamma$, ii) the residual $\Gamma$ is essentially zero, iii) $\Gamma(T)$ is linear with the temperature. Alkali fullerides do not possess any of these properties, still our theory accounts for the measured CESR parameters. The current description is applicable to a broad range of metals thus we expect that it will lead to smart design of materials for future spintronics devices.

FS acknowledges the Bolyai programme of the Hungarian Academy of
Sciences for support. Work
supported by the Hungarian State Grants (OTKA) No. F61733,  K72613, and NK60984.

\bibstyle{apsrev}

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Are All Pop Songs the Same?
Posted on March 11, 2014 March 11, 2014 by ufhonorsprism
By Abigail Hummel
Sophomore, Biology major
If you're like me, you have a love-hate relationship with the radio. Yes, it's an endless source of new music. But oh, man, how quickly that new music gets old, not only from the constant airplay, but also from how easily those songs get stuck in your head. Seriously. I was still humming "Call Me Maybe" for weeks after I got tired of it. It's just so catchy!
Some, like DJ Earworm, have taken it upon themselves to make sure that pop music never gets old…by making it into something new. At the end of every year, Earworm releases his annual "United State of Pop," a mashup of the top 25 Billboard hits of the given year. And it is always fantastic. Check out "United State of Pop 2013 (Living the Fantasy)" for his most recent incarnation of editing genius.
Earworm claims that his mashups speak less to the lyrical and melodic similarity of pop songs today, and more to the amazing technology that allows him to remix a verse consisting entirely of four different artists singing about throwing their hands up. But Earworm's mashups do beg the question:
Is there something inherent about the way pop songs are made that makes them…well, popular?
Sam Hendley, 20-year-old sophomore physics major and cello performance minor, believes that "the relative simplicity and realization of musical expectations" are the main factors that contribute to the catchiness of pop songs. "It generally follows a well-established musical form," Hendley says. "We know how a song is going to flow. We know when to expect a 'drop' if there is one, we know when the chorus is going to kick in, and most importantly, we know what to expect in the big picture."
Take for instance the I-V-vi-IV chord progression. If you learn these four chords, in any key, on any instrument, you'll automatically be the coolest kid at any party you attend, guaranteed. That's because these four chords are found in countless pop songs of all generations, from the Beatles' "Let It Be" to Frozen's "Let It Go." Don't believe me? Check out this list of songs containing the I-V-vi-IV progression. Seriously. The list spans decades and genres, but the majority of the songs on the list are at least recognizable, if not downright popular.
So what's so irresistible about this particular chord progression? Maybe the wiring in our brain allows us to process these notes faster than other sounds, the same way our visual cortexes can interpret images featuring the Golden Ratio faster than other images.
Or maybe it's not all about the melodies. Maybe pop songs make it because of their simple, easy-to-understand lyrics. Let's take a look at the #1 Billboard hit for the week of February 10, 2014 – Katy Perry's "Dark Horse."
I knew you were
You were gonna come to me
And here you are […]
Make me your Aphrodite
Make me your one and only
Now compare that to the #1 Billboard hit for the corresponding week 50 years earlier, in 1964 – the Beatles' "I Want To Hold Your Hand."
Oh please, say to me
You'll let me be your man
And please, say to me
You'll let me hold your hand […]
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So are all pop songs the same? The simple answer is no. But if they are similar, it's only because their form suits their function: an escape from the mediocrity of our daily routines and a celebration of the simple joys that make life worth living.
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We already knew about the live-action Lady and the Tramp movie featuring the voices of Tessa Thompson and Justin Theroux, but here's our first look at the very good dogs.
Nestled amongst all the titles is a little indie film called Avatar. You might have heard of it. In all seriousness, just seeing Avatar with all of the Disney titles is a big deal.
The animated musical comedy series Phineas and Ferb appears to be getting its own movie. The film will follow Phineas and Ferb as they attempt to rescue their sister from aliens. Like the show, the film will have musical numbers. In addition to that, all 127 episodes of Phineas and Ferb will be available. And hey, there's our first look at Anna Kendrick in the holiday movie Noelle.
We were aware of a Marvel show featuring Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch and Paul Bettany's Vision, but now we know the title: WandaVision.
In year one alone, Disney+ will unleash 25+ original shows, 10+ movies and specials, 7,5000+ previous episodes, 100+ recent titles, and 400+ library titles. Like I said, you might as well admit it, you're going to sign up.


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Q: PowerMock Java 8 and Comparator.comparing issue I have to sort my List of Foo objects by its name.
I have wrote a method like this (class: FooUtils):
private void sortByName(List<Foo> foos) {
    foos.sort(Comparator.comparing(Foo::getName));
}

I'm using a PowerMock to test a private method. Test looks like this:
@Test
public void sortByName(){
    List<Foo> unsortedFoos = //prepare unsorted list of foos
    List<Foo> expectedFoos = //prepare expected, sorted list of foos

    Whitebox.invokeMethod(FooUtils, "sortByName", unsortedFoos );
    Assert.assertEquals(expectedFoos, unsortedFoos);
}

However test cause error:
java.lang.IllegalStateException: Failed to transform class with name pl.sample.Foo. Reason: javassist.bytecode.InterfaceMethodrefInfo cannot be cast to javassist.bytecode.MethodrefInfo

at org.powermock.core.classloader.MockClassLoader.loadMockClass(MockClassLoader.java:266)
at org.powermock.core.classloader.MockClassLoader.loadModifiedClass(MockClassLoader.java:180)
at org.powermock.core.classloader.DeferSupportingClassLoader.loadClass(DeferSupportingClassLoader.java:68)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:357)
at java.lang.Class.forName0(Native Method)
at java.lang.Class.forName(Class.java:340)
at sun.reflect.generics.factory.CoreReflectionFactory.makeNamedType(CoreReflectionFactory.java:114)
at sun.reflect.generics.visitor.Reifier.visitClassTypeSignature(Reifier.java:125)
at sun.reflect.generics.tree.ClassTypeSignature.accept(ClassTypeSignature.java:49)
at sun.reflect.annotation.AnnotationParser.parseSig(AnnotationParser.java:439)
at sun.reflect.annotation.AnnotationParser.parseClassValue(AnnotationParser.java:420)
at sun.reflect.annotation.AnnotationParser.parseClassArray(AnnotationParser.java:724)
at sun.reflect.annotation.AnnotationParser.parseArray(AnnotationParser.java:531)
at sun.reflect.annotation.AnnotationParser.parseMemberValue(AnnotationParser.java:355)
at sun.reflect.annotation.AnnotationParser.parseAnnotation2(AnnotationParser.java:286)
at sun.reflect.annotation.AnnotationParser.parseAnnotations2(AnnotationParser.java:120)
at sun.reflect.annotation.AnnotationParser.parseAnnotations(AnnotationParser.java:72)
at java.lang.Class.createAnnotationData(Class.java:3508)
at java.lang.Class.annotationData(Class.java:3497)
at java.lang.Class.getAnnotation(Class.java:3402)
at org.junit.internal.MethodSorter.getDeclaredMethods(MethodSorter.java:52)
at org.junit.internal.runners.TestClass.getAnnotatedMethods(TestClass.java:45)
at org.junit.internal.runners.MethodValidator.validateTestMethods(MethodValidator.java:71)
at org.junit.internal.runners.MethodValidator.validateStaticMethods(MethodValidator.java:44)
at org.junit.internal.runners.MethodValidator.validateMethodsForDefaultRunner(MethodValidator.java:50)
at org.powermock.modules.junit4.internal.impl.PowerMockJUnit44RunnerDelegateImpl.validate(PowerMockJUnit44RunnerDelegateImpl.java:108)
at org.powermock.modules.junit4.internal.impl.PowerMockJUnit44RunnerDelegateImpl.<init>(PowerMockJUnit44RunnerDelegateImpl.java:70)
at org.powermock.modules.junit4.internal.impl.PowerMockJUnit47RunnerDelegateImpl.<init>(PowerMockJUnit47RunnerDelegateImpl.java:42)
at org.powermock.modules.junit4.internal.impl.PowerMockJUnit49RunnerDelegateImpl.<init>(PowerMockJUnit49RunnerDelegateImpl.java:25)
at sun.reflect.NativeConstructorAccessorImpl.newInstance0(Native Method)
at sun.reflect.NativeConstructorAccessorImpl.newInstance(NativeConstructorAccessorImpl.java:62)
at sun.reflect.DelegatingConstructorAccessorImpl.newInstance(DelegatingConstructorAccessorImpl.java:45)
at java.lang.reflect.Constructor.newInstance(Constructor.java:408)
at org.powermock.modules.junit4.common.internal.impl.JUnit4TestSuiteChunkerImpl.createDelegatorFromClassloader(JUnit4TestSuiteChunkerImpl.java:156)
at org.powermock.modules.junit4.common.internal.impl.JUnit4TestSuiteChunkerImpl.createDelegatorFromClassloader(JUnit4TestSuiteChunkerImpl.java:40)
at org.powermock.tests.utils.impl.AbstractTestSuiteChunkerImpl.createTestDelegators(AbstractTestSuiteChunkerImpl.java:244)
at org.powermock.modules.junit4.common.internal.impl.JUnit4TestSuiteChunkerImpl.<init>(JUnit4TestSuiteChunkerImpl.java:61)
at org.powermock.modules.junit4.common.internal.impl.AbstractCommonPowerMockRunner.<init>(AbstractCommonPowerMockRunner.java:32)
at org.powermock.modules.junit4.PowerMockRunner.<init>(PowerMockRunner.java:34)
at sun.reflect.NativeConstructorAccessorImpl.newInstance0(Native Method)
at sun.reflect.NativeConstructorAccessorImpl.newInstance(NativeConstructorAccessorImpl.java:62)
at sun.reflect.DelegatingConstructorAccessorImpl.newInstance(DelegatingConstructorAccessorImpl.java:45)
at java.lang.reflect.Constructor.newInstance(Constructor.java:408)
at org.junit.internal.builders.AnnotatedBuilder.buildRunner(AnnotatedBuilder.java:29)
at org.junit.internal.builders.AnnotatedBuilder.runnerForClass(AnnotatedBuilder.java:21)
at org.junit.runners.model.RunnerBuilder.safeRunnerForClass(RunnerBuilder.java:59)
at org.junit.internal.builders.AllDefaultPossibilitiesBuilder.runnerForClass(AllDefaultPossibilitiesBuilder.java:26)
at org.junit.runners.model.RunnerBuilder.safeRunnerForClass(RunnerBuilder.java:59)
at org.junit.internal.requests.ClassRequest.getRunner(ClassRequest.java:26)
at org.junit.internal.requests.FilterRequest.getRunner(FilterRequest.java:31)
at com.intellij.junit4.JUnit4IdeaTestRunner.startRunnerWithArgs(JUnit4IdeaTestRunner.java:49)
at com.intellij.rt.execution.junit.IdeaTestRunner$Repeater.startRunnerWithArgs(IdeaTestRunner.java:51)
at com.intellij.rt.execution.junit.JUnitStarter.prepareStreamsAndStart(JUnitStarter.java:237)
at com.intellij.rt.execution.junit.JUnitStarter.main(JUnitStarter.java:70)
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessorImpl.java:62)
at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:43)
at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:483)
at com.intellij.rt.execution.application.AppMain.main(AppMain.java:147)
Caused by: java.lang.ClassCastException: javassist.bytecode.InterfaceMethodrefInfo cannot be cast to javassist.bytecode.MethodrefInfo
at javassist.bytecode.ConstPool.getMethodrefType(ConstPool.java:452)
at javassist.bytecode.stackmap.Tracer.doInvokeMethod(Tracer.java:800)
at javassist.bytecode.stackmap.Tracer.doOpcode148_201(Tracer.java:597)
at javassist.bytecode.stackmap.Tracer.doOpcode(Tracer.java:81)
at javassist.bytecode.stackmap.MapMaker.make(MapMaker.java:187)
at javassist.bytecode.stackmap.MapMaker.make(MapMaker.java:199)
at javassist.bytecode.stackmap.MapMaker.make(MapMaker.java:164)
at javassist.bytecode.stackmap.MapMaker.make(MapMaker.java:108)
at javassist.bytecode.MethodInfo.rebuildStackMap(MethodInfo.java:423)
at javassist.bytecode.MethodInfo.rebuildStackMapIf6(MethodInfo.java:405)
at javassist.CtBehavior.insertBefore(CtBehavior.java:768)
at javassist.CtBehavior.insertBefore(CtBehavior.java:734)
at org.powermock.core.transformers.impl.MainMockTransformer.modifyMethod(MainMockTransformer.java:197)
at org.powermock.core.transformers.impl.MainMockTransformer.allowMockingOfStaticAndFinalAndNativeMethods(MainMockTransformer.java:133)
at org.powermock.core.transformers.impl.MainMockTransformer.transform(MainMockTransformer.java:65)
at org.powermock.core.classloader.MockClassLoader.loadMockClass(MockClassLoader.java:251)
... 58 more

What is more, when I replace a Comparator.comparing(Foo::getName) with a
(u1, u2) -> u1.getName().compareTo(u2.getName()) then test pass with success.
I have read a this thread: PowerMock and Java 8 issue: InterfaceMethodrefInfo cannot be cast to MethodrefInfo
When I will exclude javassist and add it as a dependency, test pass but spring boot application fails to start with error:
2017-02-20 09:23:20,920 ERROR [localhost-startStop-1 ] SpringApplication - Application startup failed
org.springframework.beans.factory.BeanCreationException: Error creating bean with name 'entityManagerFactory' defined in class path resource [org/springframework/boot/autoconfigure/orm/jpa/HibernateJpaAutoConfiguration.class]: Invocation of init method failed; nested exception is java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: javassist/bytecode/ClassFile

So it is not a solution for me.
So my question is, is there any other solution, or maybe i need to use just old way to sort list without Comparator.comparing()?

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Conspiracy Theories and Other Dangerous Ideas
By Cass R. Sunstein
Reviewed by Walter Russell Mead
Simon & Schuster, 2014, 288 pp.
This book brings together a collection of what Sunstein, a Harvard Law School professor and former Obama administration official, calls his most controversial academic essays. The intellectual thread that runs throughout the essays, and the likely source of the controversy that surrounds Sunstein's work, is a kind of moral monism at the core of his thought. Unlike liberals of earlier generations -- say, Isaiah Berlin -- who believed that people prefer many different things and will never agree on what the good life is, Sunstein is committed to an almost Rousseauian idea of the general will. It is the job of intellectuals to discover the "right" answers to policy questions, to persuade the unenlightened to see things the correct way, and to develop laws and institutions to realize the general good. Reflecting an attitude that defines the Obama administration, Sunstein values liberty for heuristic purposes; he believes that free inquiry and debate help elucidate the correct solution to social issues. He does not have much sympathy for the belief that the diversity of human preferences makes liberty and pluralism ends in themselves rather than means to forging a consensus.
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Source URL: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/reviews/capsule-review/2014-02-18/conspiracy-theories-and-other-dangerous-ideas


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For little New Yorkers, there's no shortage of options when it comes to kiddie music classes. But we were especially excited to hear that the one and only, kids music favorite, Laurie Berkner is putting her own spin on things with The Music in Me, a new program based on Laurie's music and classroom philosophy (fun fact: she started out as a preschool teacher). The classes start this fall, and are being offered at four unique Manhattan locations, each with its own layout and special features ranging from a petting zoo session to a cooking class element. Here, get the scoop from Laurie herself, and find out everything you need to know to sign up your toddlers and preschoolers (ages one-four) for the first-ever semester of The Music in Me.
What's different about "The Music in Me?"
The program is being offered at the Third Street Music School Settlement, Childrens Museum of Manhattan, Freshmade NYC, and The Art Farm in the City. At each location, the classes will be a bit different. The Music in Me portion of each class will be a combination of singalongs, movement songs, lullabies and finger-plays that Laurie has written over the years, some of which were written specifically for this program (as well as traditional songs she has adapted to use in a class setting). Even though Laurie isn't teaching any of the classes herself, all of the instructors are trained in her philosophy, and she plans on stopping by to meet each and every student by the end of the semester. "I'm working directly with the teachers in each location to make sure they create a positive atmosphere where experiencing music is about fun, feelings, connection and expressing yourself with sounds and movement," Laurie says.
What should I expect from each of the four class locations?
At Freshmade NYC, each hour-long class includes thirty minutes of music, followed by a thirty minute cooking lesson, where tots learn to make their own snacks. Little animal-lovers will want to check out the program at The Art Farm in the City, where 45-minute classes include a half hour of music followed by a 15-minute visit to the establishment's petting zoo. At the Childrens Museum of Manhattan, exhibitions are brought to life at the end of each 45-minute class, when instructors will incorporate elements from what's happening in the museum into the curriculum. And finally, for the musical traditionalist, attend class at Third Street Music School Settlement, where each 45-minute session is capped off with 10 to 15 minutes of free play and exploration with age-appropriate instruments.
What the four venues have in common is that each features a blend of Laurie's classic hits and new music that was written specifically for the program's curriculum. The musical portion of each class will incorporate seated songs, gross motor activities, tactile experiences, and at least one listening or lullabye song (because they need their chill time, and so do we!).
How do I sign up? (and what's it going to cost?)
Third Street Music School Settlement
235 E. 11th St., East Village; 212-777-3240
$680 (Sept. 11-Jan. 22)
Children's Museum of Manhattan
212 W. 83rd St., Upper West Side; 212-721-1234
$595 members/$720 non-members (Sept. 8-Jan. 12; and museum access is included)
Freshmade NYC
636 Broadway, #516, Soho; 212-475-0500
$590 (Sept. 15-Dec. 5)
The Art Farm in the City
419 E. 91st St., Upper East Side; 212-410-3117
$570 for fall semester (Sept. 8-Dec. 20)
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Ferguson SWAT Arrest HuffPo and WaPo Reporters: "It's a War Zone Here"
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The situation in Ferguson, MO is growing more dangerous by the hour. Rather than eventually dying down, the violence has only spread, and with it have come some consequences that should be very concerning to all of us. A few of the writers here at VG have covered the riots, and they were right: Looters and violence does not bring justice for Michael Brown; regardless of the events surrounding his death, rioting does not bring him back and it does not bring anything positive to the table. That being said, there is a shift going on in Ferguson that every single American should be paying attention to. At some point, when does it stop being rioting like fools and start being something else more sinister? There are some disturbing things happening on the streets of Ferguson tonight, and it's not just looters among the lawless.
Two reporters were arrested Wednesday night; one from the Huffington Post and one from Washington Post. Ryan J. Reilly and Wesley Lowery, respectively, were in a McDonald's working when SWAT team members came in and "roughed up" the two of them while closing the business.
Reilly snapped a photo, prompting cops to request his identification.
SWAT just invade McDonald's where I'm working/recharging. Asked for ID when I took photo. pic.twitter.com/FOIsMnBwHy
— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) August 13, 2014
Reilly asked the SWAT officer several times for his name, but the officer refused to give it, instead arresting Reilly. For what? Reilly believes it's because he refused to show identification; the cops apparently thought he didn't move fast enough. Then it just got stupid.
"The officer in question, who I repeatedly later asked for his name, grabbed my things and shoved them into my bag," said Reilly, who appeared on MSNBC's "All In with Chris Hayes" shortly after his release to recount the arrest. "He used his finger to put a pressure point on my neck."
"They essentially acted as a military force. It was incredible," Reilly said. "The worst part was he slammed my head against the glass purposefully on the way out of McDonald's and then sarcastically apologized for it."
Once Reilly and Lowery were arrested, their editors tried to find out what was going on; and it all went downhill from there:
The Huffington Post called the Ferguson Police Department to inquire about the status of Reilly shortly after tweets indicated that he had been arrested. The person who picked up the phone — who identified himself as "George" — said he couldn't give any information at this time and that there was no one who could do so. Asked for his last name, he mumbled something quickly. When pressed for the spelling of his name, he hung up.
The Huffington Post called back and again asked for information on Reilly. We were simply put through to the "Ferguson jail" voicemail. On the third try, George again insisted he didn't have any information at this time and referred us to the city's website for email information. When again asked for his last name, George simply hung up.
Matt Pearce from the LA Times was finally able to get through to the chief, who told him that the reporters were arrested by "probably somebody who didn't know better." SWAT officers don't know better? Since when? The two men were finally released, but tweeted about hearing a detained man screaming for someone to please call medical help for him while the cops mocked him openly.
Meanwhile, Christine Conetta, another HuffPo reporter, got hit with tear gas, as did Al Jazeera America. Other protesters were injured by rubber bullets, and a city alderman has been arrested as well; his crime was, according to the cops, "not listening," whatever that means.
The HuffPo live blog on the events is still updating at 0300 EST as I write this, and the situation continues to escalate. Protesters are now throwing Molotov cocktails, and the cops are using mini-bangs, tear gas, and other non-lethals. Explosions can be seen in videos all over the internet. Reporters have been told to leave the area, and footage of a cop saying "Move or you are next" to another HuffPo journalist is also floating around.
The question is this: What crime did they commit? Reporters are supposed to cover the news. That is their job. Freedom of the press, and of their representatives to speak freely about events and hold the government responsible, is so important that it is at the top of the Bill of Rights. The only crimes that were committed in that McDonald's were by SWAT members, and the same type of suppression is going on all over the area.
This brings up a bigger question: Can the police be trusted to investigate their own incidents? Can the government be trusted to police itself? The resounding answer is NO, and that's why they're supposed to answer to us. There are some out of control people down there; criminals taking advantage of a horrible situation, regular citizens choosing to act like animals, and militarized cops acting like they're in Mogadishu instead of Missouri.
We don't have enough information to make a judgment on the Michael Brown shooting; I won't judge that one way or the other. I will, however, say this: I watched a video of the shooting aftermath—over ten minutes of coverage that started after the shooting had already occurred and a police tape perimeter already put in place. In the video, which was taken from the edge of the perimeter, Brown was still laying in the street like a dog that had been hit by a car. No one even covered him up. The police simply stood around as a human being laid in the middle of the street, his brains and blood splattered out in front of him like a crimson arrow. This isn't Iraq. This isn't some third world hole where life means nothing and corpses are left to rot in the open air. Even if Michael Brown was a common street thug (and we don't know that he was), he deserved to at least have the basic human decency of a sheet over his remains. Instead, the cops stood around casually chatting while the flies discovered his body, crumpled on the pavement like two-day-old road kill. To me, that says a great deal…and none of it is good. None of it represents the ideals that we were founded on.
In Ferguson tonight, no one is answering to anyone. That should worry us all.
UPDATE: State Senator confronts police chief: "Will I get tear gassed again?" Meanwhile, the DOJ says the cops can't handle it and there needs to be a more federal police presence…and Rep. John Lewis just asked for Obama to declare martial law. Obama speaks live, calls for healing and other such things…and then says the feds will step in and "investigate."
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F.D.R. in Hell says:
The LEOs may be taking the opportunity to make this a training exercise. It's Watertown, Massachusetts déjà vu.
Merle says:
The feds will "investigate"
Sure makes me feel confident the truth will come out!
When we have a lawless federal govt, this is the result.
Actually, this is only the beginning. 🙁
I've heard on other sites that the police came in to the restaurant initially and warned everyone that the rioters were heading their way and advised them to leave. They then returned a second time later and told everyone to evacuate, which the press refused to do.
When you are told to leave an area by a police officer and you don't, that is a civil violation and you can be arrested. Not sure why everyone is making this out to be more than that, other than the fact that the reporters believe they are special and above ordinary citizens. One tweeted today that the Constitution "grants" him special privileges that the ordinary citizen doesn't have. BS.
Kit Lange says:
I find a certain delicious irony in the fact that HuffPo and Al Jazeera are the ones reaping the benefits of their own failed ideas on government and gun control. That being said, they have a right to be there. They have an obligation, in fact, as part of their job, to accept the risk and report events.
I didn't see the tweet in question, but the deal is this: The press has historically been in a lot of situations that are not safe for the average citizen to be in. This doesn't mean that they SHOULD be there in all cases, or even that they aren't scum-sucking little weasels in many cases. It means that there is an assumed risk, and in return for them accepting that risk, they report the news to the rest of us. They have a right to do this. Is he special? No. Is he better than anyone else? Of course not. But I don't care what his attitude is; I care what the Constitution says about his rights. And I have a serious problem with anyone reading the accounts and seeing the videos from that incident and thinking that the cops are pure as the driven snow. They're not.
When you add in the rest of the evidence coming in from that area, you see a mindset and a behavior pattern. Are there animalistic jackasses down there acting like fools? Yup. Does that justify martial law? Does it justify the cops rolling up like infantry? You cannot simultaneously believe in liberty, and still believe that the government has the right to suspend rights they feel aren't convenient right now.
If they want to get a handle on that situation, then let them enlist the help of law abiding citizens. Let them empower residents to help step up and police their own neighborhoods. Self-government. Self-reliance. Set up neighborhood watch posts. Find the prior military in the neighborhoods and get them to help. People should be handling this THEMSELVES, in their own towns. Not crying to the government to come save them. I don't know about you but there is no way that I or my neighbors would allow a bunch of thugs to roll in and start burning things, any more than we'd allow a bunch of cops to roll in and act like they're in Fallujah or something. No. The Constitution is not a convenience. It is the standard.
One more thing…they are targeting journalists there now with the tear gas. Is that okay too?
I can't have even a smidgeon of schadenfreude?
Pretty please?
Deebow says:
I can't speak to events that happened that night. I don't know why the police did what they did.
But SWAT going on some sort of rock 'em sock 'em free for all and throwing everyone in the pokey and picking fights with people is going to turn out badly. Super Badly.
Not just lawsuits, but possibly incoming and outgoing gun fire. Police not acting within the law means there is no safety within the law.
"There is no safety for honest men but by believing all possible evil of evil men"
Cori Bush Claims White Supremacists Shot At Ferguson Marchers - United Push Back says:
[…] Bush lies a lot. Yesterday she tweeted out a doozy. According to her, when she was marching in Ferguson, white supremacists were shooting at […]


Villa Mediteran sits in an elite and private residential neighbourhood of Dubrovnik, only metres away from the Old Town. The exuberant ambiance of this 1930s town villa vividly illustrates the lifestyle which the upper-class citizens of this town enjoyed almost a 100 years ago. At Villa Mediteran, you are minutes away from the Old Town, Dubrovnik's historic core and main attraction. This holiday rental destination offers unique luxury accommodation surrounded by the world-famous breathtaking views of Dubrovnik.
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Intended for families and friends enjoying their time together, the Villa is a serene retreat after hustle and bustle of Dubrovnik's summers. As this UNESCO protected World Heritage Site draws more and more attention each year, having your own piece of heaven is becoming increasingly important.
That's Villa Mediteran! Sitting above a lively road leading to the Old Town, the Villa nurtures a 'feel-good' ambiance as its signature. Built of chiseled stone, its architecture resonates a playful elegance, with lots of windows bringing about a relaxed atmosphere with lots of light inside.
The views from the terrace brim with impressive samples of the 19th and 20th centuries architecture. The area surrounding the Villa was historically known as Dubrovnik's gardens, as the land around here had been cultivated as early as the 13th century. Following the expansion of residences outside the City Walls, imposing town villas were constructed here around the same time as the Villa Mediteran, hence the neighborhood glows with representative architecture. Across the street, the recently renovated Dubrovnik University building was originally a hospital, built in 1887 during the Austro-Hungarian period.


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Q: Perl - en / em dash in command line arguments I'm having a problem with my perl script with parsing command line arguments. Mainly, I'd like perl to parse argument preceding with (em/en)-dash as well as hypen. Consider the following command execution:
my_spript.pl -firstParam someValue –secondParam someValue2

As you can see, firstParam is prefixed with hypen and there is no problem with perl parsing it, but the secondParam is prefixed with en-dash and unfortunately Perl cannot recognize it as an argument.
I am using GetOptions() to parse arguments:
GetOptions(
    "firstParam" => \$firstParam,
    "secondParam" => \$secondParam
)

A: If you're using Getopt::Long, you can preprocess the arguments before giving them to GetOptions:
#! /usr/bin/perl
use warnings;
use strict;

use Getopt::Long;

s/^\xe2\x80\x93/-/ for @ARGV;

GetOptions('firstParam:s'  => \ my $first_param,
           'secondParam:s' => \ my $second_param);
print "$first_param, $second_param\n";

It might be cleaner to first decode the arguments, though:
use Encode;

$_ = decode('UTF-8', $_), s/^\N{U+2013}/-/ for @ARGV;

To work in different locale setting, use Encode::Locale:
#! /usr/bin/perl
use warnings;
use strict;

use Encode::Locale;
use Encode;
use Getopt::Long;

$_ = decode(locale => $_), s/^\N{U+2013}/-/ for @ARGV;

GetOptions('firstParam:s'  => \ my $first_param,
           'secondParam:s' => \ my $second_param);
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Dan Malafosse, né le  à Grenoble (Isère), est un joueur français de rugby à XV. Il évolue au poste de deuxième ligne ou de troisième ligne centre au CA Brive.

Biographie
Né à Grenoble où son père évolue comme troisième ligne aile entre 1989 et 1992, Dan Malafosse est le fils de Michel Malafosse. Il grandit à Bourgoin-Jallieu où joue ensuite son père mais il est formé au CA Brive, puis il rejoint le SA XV Charente en 2014.

À l'origine, Dan Malafosse est formé au poste de troisième ligne centre mais il est repositionné en deuxième ligne au SA XV Charente.

En 2016, il signe pour 2 saisons (+ 1 optionnelle) au Stade montois.

En 2018, il s'engage pour 3 saisons avec la Section paloise. En manque de temps de jeu et touché par des petites blessures au mauvais moment, il s'entend avec le club pour une rupture anticipée de contrat avec effet immédiat le .

Il retourne au CA Brive en tant que joker médical jusqu'à la fin de la saison 2019-2020, afin de pallier le départ de Johan Snyman. Il signe de nouveau avec le CA Brive le , en qualité de joker international, afin de pallier l'absence de plusieurs joueurs blessés ou retenus en sélection nationale.

En mai 2021, il s'engage avec l'US Montauban à partir de la saison 2021-2022.

Notes et références

Liens externes

 Sa fiche sur le site de la Ligue nationale de rugby
 Sa fiche sur le site du CA Brive

Deuxième ligne (rugby à XV)
Troisième ligne centre (rugby à XV)
Joueur du Soyaux Angoulême XV
Joueur du Stade montois
Joueur de la Section paloise
Joueur du CA Brive
Joueur de l'US Montauban
Joueur français de rugby à XV
Naissance à Grenoble
Naissance en janvier 1992

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There are few things better than grilled cheese and tomato soup. Except, maybe, this grilled cheese with a secret layer of roasted crispy broccoli tucked inside. Serve the soup poured right over top of the sandwiches or serve them alongside for dipping.
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Barry is a 64-year-old Lecturer in Engineering at Aston University who had a tragic accident in 2013, he spent a total of 7 months in hospital, being discharged home in August. This piece review's his experience of the mattress in his home.
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Where better to imagine a happy, confident woman, than on the deck of a gleaming yacht? For designers, mastectomy swimwear is highly technical clothing to make, with very specific challenges. It needs to hold a woman's prosthesis or breast forms in place when dry or when swimming. The designs must help women appear even and balanced in the bust area, and be supportive yet be stretchy enough to swim in. Not easy.
Even more challenging is to design swimwear that empowers women with mastectomies to feel confident, to feel gorgeous when they would feel vulnerable or self-conscious when wearing swimwear.
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VIDEO: Clover Lewis Swimwear - award-winning mastectomy swimwear featured in the 2017 London Boat Show. Mastectomy swimwear can be beautiful.
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Just a reminder that the 3 exclusives 6" Black Series figures will be released tomorrow at Disney Stores and online at ShopDisney.com.
Dan over at StarwarsCollector.com is reporting that the Disney Store Exclusive 6" Black Series Zuckuss has started to hit stores. He was able to secure one from his local store in Texas.
Disney Stores are currently promoting their new exclusives Black Series figures coming in early November. As you can see in the image above (provided by Ryan F.) they are showing the 6″ Captain Phasma (Quicksilver Baton), Stormtrooper with Blast Accessories and Zuckuss. They also handing out an in store coupon right now for 25% off valid Nov. 8-11 so hopefully some/all of the exclusive hit in that timeframe.
Instagram follower tmconnor69 sends us a report that he found the Han Solo and Chewbacca Toybox figure at his store in Atlanta.
6" Zuckuss – A Disney Store Exclusive?
Our friends at Star Wars Action News posted via social media, that the former TRU Exclusive 6" Black Series Zuckuss may find a home at the Disney Store. We'll update if/when we find out more.


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welcome to spring fever, etsy lovers! amy and i are over-the-moon excited to host our 2nd etsy swap this spring! we had such a great experience the first time around, and are hoping you'll join us again this year. if it's your first time here, you're probably like "what the heck is an etsy swap?" well, let me give you a hint, friend! if you love etsy, snail mail, and making new friends, you will love this swap!
so how exactly does this magic happen? you will sign up via the form below, be sure to enter as much info as you can, and we will email you with your mission. you will be assigned to another participant, and someone else will be assigned to you. so it's like this round robin game of gift giving. sounds exciting, right??
3/4 | swap partners will be emailed out. email me if you have not received your mission by 3/5.
+ grab our button and share it on your blog!
+ remember your partner isn't supposed to know who you are until your package arrives! we're all about being creepy fun over here!
+ once you get your partner's information, make sure you look through all their social media links (blog, pinterest, etsy, instagram, etc.) to get an idea of their style.
+ please make sure you mail your package out ON or BEFORE the deadline. if you happen to run late please let us know.
+don't forget to link up with us on April 3rd!
we have TWO great gifts for our giveaway winner! amy and i each picked something from different etsy shops that we love. just for you!
HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! this giveaway is run via rafflecopter. the giveaway will close on February 28th, one winner will be selected at random and announced! the winner will be contacted by email. all entries will be verified, so please play by the rules!
dude this has been like the longest wait ever since the last one ended!
Ooo I'm excited! Quick question! If we have our own Etsy shop, are we allowed to gift some goodies from our own shops too? If it looks like something that they'd like of course!
so excited as always! I'll be sharing on my blog ASAP!
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I am way way WAY excited for this swap! I'm still a little disappointed I didn't join in last time but am so very, very excited that I've jumped on the bandwagon and get to do a little Etsy shopping soon. :) Thanks for co-hosting!
Ooo! Can us Canadians join in?? I'm toast willing to pay to send to the US!
Hannah! Yes, please join us! International sign ups are totally welcome :) So glad you are going to participate!
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51 Democrats want to block Trump from using military to build border wall
A U.S. Marine secures concertina wire as part of a barricade at the California-Mexico border at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in California on Nov. 14, 2018. (Sgt. Brandon Maldonado/U.S. Marine Corps)
WASHINGTON — Amid reports U.S. President Donald Trump is drafting a national emergency declaration to divert Pentagon funds for his border wall, some Democrats are working to turn this path into a dead end.
Fifty-one House Democrats signed a letter, led by Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., to House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith, D-Wash., asking that Smith use the fiscal 2020 National Defense Authorization Act to assure the administration "cannot utilize a fake 'national emergency' to co-opt the military into the construction of the President's wall."
"A President's war powers are the most serious powers held by the Commander in Chief and should never be utilized for political stunts, only genuine national security emergencies," said a draft of the letter obtained by Defense News. "As you know the Constitution gives the House the power to appropriate federal funds. Spending funds on a wall Congress has not authorized is a violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act as well as a violation of separation of powers."
The letter being circulated has been signed by Reps. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., and Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., who co-chair the Congressional Progressive Caucus; Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss.; Rules Committee Chair Jim McGovern, D-Mass.; HASC Readiness Subcommittee Chair John Garamendi, D-Calif.; and Hawaii Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, an HASC member who's seeking the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020.
In an interview Thursday, Schakowsky argued that Trump cannot legally use the national emergency authority to free up taxpayer funds to build the border wall he has long promised his political supporters.
"The NDAA has to be clear how the money can be spent and not spent," Schakowsky said. "We feel the president doesn't have the authority to use DoD resources to build a wall anyway, but we want to make it clear, because this president doesn't seem to understand what's in the law and where the prerogatives of the Congress come in."
The authorization bill is not expected to be passed until late this year, but if Trump proceeds with the declaration, it will likely be challenged in court and by Democrats in Congress, which could delay implementation of the administration's potential plans.
Trump says military could build border wall, but Democrats push back
A day after President Trump threatened to have the military build his border wall with Mexico, a Democratic lawmaker is threatening to block such a move — with Republican help.
Talks continued Friday between Trump and lawmakers over border wall funding and a proposal to reopen the government, but hundreds of thousands of federal workers — who have been furloughed or forced to work without pay — were on track to miss a second paycheck as the shutdown stretched into its 35th day.
The president has not ruled out using his executive powers as a means to bring an end to the impasse, telling reporters Thursday he has "other alternatives."
"I have other alternatives if I have to, and I'll use those alternatives if I have to," he said. "A lot of people want this to happen. The military wants this to happen. This is a virtual invasion of our country."
The White House was preparing a draft proclamation for Trump to declare a national emergency along the southern border and has identified more than $7 billion in potential funds for his signature border wall, should he go that route, CNN reported Thursday, citing internal documents.
Options under consideration that the administration could choose, according to CNN: $681 million from Treasury forfeiture funds, $3.6 billion in military construction, $3 billion in Pentagon civil works funds, and $200 million in Department of Homeland Security funds.
According to CNN, if the declaration is made, the Army Corps of Engineers would be deployed to construct the wall, which could partly be built on private property and would therefore require the administration to seize the land, which is permitted if it's for public use.
Smith was already likely to take action through the FY20 NDAA before the letter. Earlier this month, he announced his adamant opposition to the idea of an emergency declaration, calling it a "legal gimmick," an abuse of the president's authority and a hindrance to military readiness.
His first hearing as chairman, on Jan. 29, will be about the Defense Department's deployment of 5,900 active-duty troops and 2,100 National Guard forces to the U.S.-Mexico border.
Don't move military funds to build the border wall
The Trump administration should resist declaring an emergency on the border to access Pentagon resources.
By Gen. Hawk Carlisle (ret.)
The Senate Armed Services Committee's top Democrat, Sen. Jack Reed, issued a statement Thursday that questioned Trump's claim the military favors the border wall, since it is absent from the Pentagon's National Security Strategy.
"President Trump should stop trying to use our military as a prop," said Reed, of Rhode Island. "The Defense Department produced a National Security Strategy for the President that in no way backed up his claim that: 'The military wants this [his wall] to happen.' If that is the case, the acting Secretary of Defense [Patrick Shanahan] might want to tell Congress what changed so suddenly that military funds must be raided."
Calling the potential move drastic and constitutionally questionable, Reed said Trump could set a precedent for future presidents to "employ this tactic on all manner of 'emergencies' in order to fund their pet projects."
"President Trump needs to stop and think twice before declaring a bogus border emergency," Reed said.
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