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Hartford Symphony Orchestra Musicians Rally for Fair Contract
On September 8th 2015, Hartford Musicians and their supporters gathered outside the Connecticut State Capitol building to rally in support of Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Who are fighting for a fair contract since their last contract expired in 2013, and management asked them to concede to fewer services and 40% pay cuts. The AFM president, Secretary Treasurer for the AFM, ROPA Treasurer, ISCOM Chair, Connecticut AFL-CIO President, and many more important figures were present.
Bentley-Hall sent a writer to cover the event in person. She took pictures and videos of the rally in progress. This allowed Bentley-Hall to upload the images and video to International Musician's social media and give real-time updates in breaking news coverage on their website. Bentley-Hall was the leading media source for this rally in the new digital environment to stir up more support and spread awareness of this issue that affects more than the Hartford Symphony Orchestra alone.
Covering issues in real-time is only one example of how Bentley-Hall goes further than what is expected of them. Tasked with printing a magazine and not PR, Bentley-hall still covers the important issues pertaining to their client. Creating breaking and authoritative content and publishing it online across all mediums.
Summit Automotive Group Announces the Grand Re-opening of Summit Chevrolet Buick GMC
Auburn, NY – The Summit Automotive Group will host the grand re-opening the Chevrolet Buick GMC, located at 318 Grant Ave. Road, Auburn on June 22 at 4 p.m. Join us for free food and giveaways. Special guest Syracuse University basketball legend Roosevelt Bouie will be signing autographs from 4 p.m.–6 p.m. and the Joe Whiting Band will play from 5 p.m.–7 p.m.
"We're proud to announce the grand reopening of the new Summit Chevrolet Buick GMC dealership. The upgraded 10,500 sq. ft. showroom and customer lounge will celebrate a whole new look for Summit Automotive Group and demonstrates Summit's dedication to customer satisfaction," states Steve DiMarco, Summit Automotive Group President/CEO.
An extensive $2.3 million remodeling project has transformed the dealership, inside and out. The project included a complete remodel to the new car showrooms, service department, and customer lounge area. "The new car showroom is now tied in with the service department. It is just beautiful," states Lou Mangovski, Summit Automotive Group Chief Operating Officer. "You can drive directly into the dealership for service or sales, regardless the weather."
The new building design features a valet-parking sales/service entry, and an upgraded lounge area with wi-fi, Internet-equipped workstation, 65" TV, leather seating, fresh popcorn, and coffee bar. These changes allow customers to make themselves at home while waiting at the dealership.
On top of that, the dealership's car lots and interior have been outfitted with energy-efficient lighting. New LED parking lot lights have replaced pole-top and wall-mounted metal halide lighting through a grant from NYSEG's Small Business Energy Efficiency Program. LEDs offer better quality lighting than metal halide lighting, a much longer life, and each LED fixture uses two-thirds less electricity than each metal halide fixture.
"We hope our customers enjoy their experience in our modern facility that has been updated in every way," says Mangovski. "These upgrades provide the best buying and service experience and demonstrate our commitment towards enhanced customer service."
Summit Automotive Group includes: Summit Chevrolet-Buick-GMC, Auburn; Summit Ford-Lincoln, Auburn; Summit Dodge, Syracuse; Summit Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, Oneida; and Summit Car & Truck Center, Elbridge.
Ribbon cutting at the Summit Grand Re-opening celebration
International Drum Month
Gather entries for the "Roadie for a Day" experience with Shannon Larkin, while raising awareness of IDM mission — to promote youth interest in drumming and connect drum retailers with the PMC — through a targeted social media campaign.
In-store stand-up promotional displays with Shannon Larkin's photo were distributed to participating drum retailers to direct users to the PMC website to enter in the "Roadie for a Day" contest. Additionally, Google Adwords and Social Media campaigns raised awareness for International Drum Month and the "Roadie for a Day" contest.
Pre-IDM Set Up
With the new IDM "celebrity spokesperson" Shannon Larkin in place in November, the PMC was able host a kickoff press conference at the Winter NAMM Show announcing the IDM campaign and began to recruit percussion retailers. Shannon produced a short video announcement that was used at the press conference as well as during IDM in the social media campaign.
Extensive changes in organization and content were made to the PlayDrums.com website in preparation for International Drum Month traffic. Webpages, tabs, links, pictures, plug-ins, and the homepage were either created or restructured to craft a better user experience. Not only was the site easier to navigate, but it also looked sharper and worked better.
This includes writing content to populate the site and social media streams.
A targeted digital social media campaign aimed at a youthful (14 to 20-year-old) audience was used to drive them to the PlayDrums.com website. The IDM campaign promoted drumming as a healthy, alternative lifestyle activity for anyone. Potential drummers connected to the website 24/7 with an instant click-through — engaging them immediately with drumming and instructional material, videos, and drummer profiles.
IDM Stats
The 2015 IDM contest had an increase of 100% more entries compared to the 2014 campaign. Total Organic and Advertising impressions reached more 417,073 people. This does not include the people who learned about IDM by visiting the local music stores.
The PlayDrums.com website had an increase of over 160% viewership compared to the previous month's normal traffic. We generated original content that was placed on the site and shared on social media to increase SEO efforts.
PlayDrums PMC gained a 220% increase on Instagram followers, a 14% increase of new Facebook followers, and a 4% increase of new Twitter followers. IDM posts organically reached a total of 154,119 users through Facebook outreach, compared to 64,440 users from 2014. During the month of May we averaged 1,700 daily impressions on Twitter with a 1.9% engagement rate. A normal month on Twitter generate around 600 daily impressions.
Communication to Retailers
Bentley-Hall created a series of educational emails for the retailers' social media managers, as well as PMC member companies to notify them of the IDM social media campaign and provided simple message and tips on how to engage local communities in IDM promotions.
IDM Stand up Coming Your Way, 4/28/2015
#playdrums — May Is #InternationalDrumMonth, 5/4/2015
PMC Members: May is International Drum Month, 5/12/2015
Social Media Strategy for International Drum Month, 5/18/2015
International Drum Month Update, 5/21/2015
Final Push for International Drum Month, 5/26/2015
The Stand Ups and were distributed to the 87 participating locations. We were able to retain most of the same retailers that participated last year and added to the list with some voluntary sign-ons.
Sample Social Media and PMC Member Participation
This data from all online and in-store entries will provide a rich marketing outreach list. This list will allow the PMC to follow up with drummers and potential drummers through emails to promote future PMC consumer events/messages like: Make Music Day, Upcoming VWT Dates, Like Our FB Page, Visit Your Local Music Retailer for Back-to-School Specials, etc.
Now a winner will need to be selected with in the next few weeks, and it will be best if we can get pictures of the person to continue sharing this promotion even when it is not active. Pictures of the winner with Godsmack will be great for the trade and industry media. It will also be used to push the next IDM in 2016.
Making Music Magazine Brings Make Music Day to Syracuse
Syracuse, NY — International Make Music Day is organized locally by Bentley-Hall, Inc., the Syracuse-based publisher of Making Music magazine. Make Music Day will take place Sunday, June 21, 2015. Make Music Day is a one-day event where free, live musical performances, opportunities to make music and other musical events take place around the world on the longest day of the year.
Syracuse Make Music Day is part of an international celebration of music that began in France (Fete de la Musique) in 1989, and has spread to more than 700 cities around the world. It was first brought to the US, in New York City, in 2007. Make Music Days have since been held in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Pasadena, Providence, Santa Fe, and several Canadian cities as well. Make Music Day is always held on June 21—the Summer Solstice.
What is the mission of Make Music Day? The mission of Make Music Day is to create a day of musical sharing that gathers people from diverse backgrounds together to celebrate the unifying power of music. All Make Music Day events are free, family-friendly, and not for profit, and organized by local volunteers and Making Music magazine.
"Make Music Day encourages a different perspective on music making," says Making Music Editor-in-Chief Antoinette Follett, who spearheaded efforts to bring Make Music Day to the Syracuse. "Our city is teeming with musicians of all different genres and levels. Bringing them together to celebrate music is a powerful way to enrich our community and motivate others to make music a part of their daily lives."
Music makers of all types, abilities, and ages are encouraged to take part in the day's events. The goal is to create a day of music making and awareness in the community. These are not concerts (no staging or amplification), but participatory events. The goal is to play together, not to give a perfect performance.
We have scheduled the following:
1pm — "Second Line Syracuse" Parade at Skiddy Park
1pm — Guitar League Jam /Armory Square Park
2pm — Harmonica Lesson / Harmonicas provided —Armory Square Park
2:30pm — Drum Circle / Armory Square Park
3:00pm — Cajon Demo with Kevin Dean / Armory Square Park
3:30pm — Ukulele Jam / Armory Square Park
Redhouse Rock Camp Jam — Students and teachers will be playing outdoors from 12pm-2pm in honor of Making Music Day! at W. Fayette and South West St. — the gateway to Armory Square.
Kellish Hill Farm will also participate with a Make Music Day Jam— Open to all music abilities and music styles. In the Music Barn or the Amphitheater, weathering permitting. Starting at 1pm with a 5pm break for a potluck dinner, at 3192 Pompey Center Rd; Manlius NY 13104; www.kellishhillfarm.com
Other events will continue to be added. If you are interested in participating in any of these events, or creating your own event, contact Making Music (info@makingmusicmag.com) or find "Making Music Mag in CNY" on Facebook for more information.
About Making Music—Published in Syracuse, NY, by Bentley-Hall, Inc., Making Music is a national music lifestyle media source, founded in 2003. Its mission is to engage and inspire music makers and to encourage them to take part in their larger music making community. For more information, visit: MakingMusicMag.com
Harmonica Mass Appeal
Parade at Skiddy Park
Ukulele Mass Appeal
24th Big East Camping & Outdoor Sports Show Featuring Jimmy Riffle from Gator Boys and Ernie L. Brown, Jr. "Turtleman"
Syracuse, NY – This year's Big East Camping & Outdoor Sports Show will be held March 27–29 in the Event Center at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, NY and is sponsored by Summit Automotive Group, Price Chopper, and AJ's Archery. Don't miss special appearances from Animal Planet celebrities: Ernie L. Brown, Jr. "Turtleman" and Jimmy Riffle.
Ernie L. Brown, Jr. "Turtleman" — from the hit Animal Planet TV show CALL OF THE WILDMAN. The show follows the exploits of Ernie L. Brown, Jr.'s nuisance animal removal business, while he catches and releases nuisance animals in Lebanon, Kentucky area.
Jimmy Riffle — from the hit series Animal Planet TV show GATOR BOYS. The show offers an up close and personal view with some of Florida's most loved but also feared reptiles from the American Alligator to the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Watch as Jimmy Riffle along with Andy Riffle, Richard Decoste, Sara Barber, and Scott Cohen handle these wild animals, perform dangerous stunts and capture techniques as well as demonstrations with other native and exotic reptiles.
These shows are not only heart pumping, but educational for all ages creating an unforgettable adventure experience. For Jimmy Riffle and Turtleman show times and VIP Ticket Meet & Greet tickets, visit: www.bigeastshows.com.
The Big East Camping & Outdoor Sports Show is exciting and informative for all ages. This year's show will feature a variety of outdoor sport exhibits:
Boat dealers, RV dealers, and charters
Large Display of Remington Arms, H&R & Marlins Guns
Wildlife Defenders program with unique animals, such as African crested porcupines, capybara, wallaby, and much more
Free archery range for all ages presented by AJ's Archery
Free seminars presented by pros
Trout pond for fishing
Kids casting contest with prizes (Saturday & Sunday only)
NY State big buck display
No other sports show has all this to offer!
DATES: Friday March 27th, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday March 28th, 10-7 p.m.; and Sunday 29th, 10-4 p.m.
Ticket prices are $9.00 per adult; children age 6-12 are $3.00; 5 and under free. Present your Price Chopper Advantage Card to receive $1.00 off admission for one or visit our website to download a $1.00 coupon. Offers cannot be combined.
For more information, visit: www.bigeastshows.com.
Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/BigEastCampingOutdoorShow
Ernie L. Brown, Jr. "Turtleman"
Making Music Raises Money for Signature Music with Guitar Raffle
Former NY Yankee star turned musician, Bernie Williams, will perform the National Anthem at the Syracuse Chiefs game and then play a concert at Landmark Theater that the evening to support Signature Music. Signature Music is a Syracuse-based 501c3 nonprofit educational organization dedicated to providing music education, performance opportunities, and college guidance for teen musicians of all backgrounds.
To help raise additional money for Signature Music, Making Music magazine is raffling off a Baby Taylor Guitar autographed by Williams. Tickets for the raffle are $5, or you may purchase five tickets for $20. Tickets can be purchased at the ballpark or Landmark Theater on June 15, or visit the website MakingMusicMag.com/BernieWilliams to purchase tickets. The grand prize drawing for the guitar will be held August 2, 2014.
Bernie Williams and Making Music make a winning team!
Bernie Williams performing at the Palace Theater, Syracuse, NY.
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Lily in the car: Daddy, if I stick my head out of the window and stick my tongue out will I die?
I walked by Lily and she was moving her hand rapidly all around her head, lightly grabbing her hair.
Me: Lily, what are you doing?
Lily: Daddy! For the Christmas play I'm a leper.
Me: You mean, like someone with leprosy?
Lily: NO! Like someone with spots!
Lily: That's what I said! A leper!
I'm reposting this because I forgot the photo the first time and it really doesn't make sense without it.
Lily: WAIT! I want to ring the bell!
Lily, E and I were playing and she started calling E and I "sweety baby and burp burp."
I don't know which one I was.
Lily: Daddy, today I played football at school!
Me: Your first football game! Did you win?
Me: Did you win the game?
Me: Well, did you score?
Me: So you played football, but you don't know who won or if you scored?
Lily: Daddy, it's FOOTBALL! You sit on the bench, then you run around a lot, then you high-five your friends.


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See `example.html` for quick usage, or read on.

## Usage

Download [variword.css](variword.css) and [variword.js](variword.js) and include them in your project. Then use the following HTML/JS to implement.

HTML structure:

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JS:

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The Federal Pacific Electric Company (FPE) brand name is fairly complex due to the history of product line acquisition and naming rights ownership changes. The original FPE company that began manufacturing electrical panels, circuit breakers, and other electrical parts decades ago is no longer around (to our knowledge).
As far as we know today, there is one company officially using the Federal Pacific name, yet it's not affiliated or connected in any way with the original FPE brand or product line - Federal Pacific Transformers and Switchgear, based in Virginia, produces Transformers and Switchgear and has been doing so since 1987. Beyond this, you'll find a few manufacturers and several retailers and distributors still offering new and refurbished FPE branded products styled after the original Federal Pacific Electric Company brand.
Due to the nature of the reconditioning process, we don't always get a chance to get all of our products represented in our online catalog - some are often sold before we get a chance to list them. If you don't see it listed, chances are, we likely have it in stock or can get it for you fast - and all of our reconditioned products carry the same 1-year warranty that come with our new products. And we offer price matching on all products - if you find it cheaper elsewhere, call us. Order typically ship the same business day the order was received. Let us get you the Federal Pacific (Circuit Breakers, Panel Boards, Bus Way) Circuit Breakers, Motor Controls, Busway you need, quickly.


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Q: User-friendly API with unique_ptr I am implementing a simple GUI for OpenGL, mostly as an exercise for myself. The idea is to have a Gui class, where each instance can be assigned to a different render target (e.g. back buffer or texture). GUI elements (widgets) are assigned to exactly one instance of the Gui class. I suppose storing elements inside a GUI is a typical use case for unique_ptr. Here is what I came up with:
class Element {
public:
    Element();
    virtual ~Element();

    static std::unique_ptr<Element> create_unique();
};

class Gui {
public:
    typedef std::unique_ptr<Element> element_ptr;
    Gui();
    void addElement( element_ptr element );
    void addElementRaw( Element* element );

private:
    std::list<element_ptr> elements;
};

int main(void) {
    Gui gui;

    gui.addElementRaw( new Element() ); // 1

    gui.addElement( Element::create_unique() );  // 2

    gui.addElement( std::unique_ptr<Element>(new Element()) ); // 3

    auto el = Element::create_unique();
    gui.addElement( std::move(el) ); // 4
}

I don't want a potential user of the GUI have worrying about moving the pointer around. However, I want to make it clear from the API that the GUI class takes ownership of the Element.

*

*Passing a raw pointer: Simple usage, but the API does not make it clear that ownership was passed.

*factory function: Simple usage, but the function needs to be re-implemented for each class derived from Element.

*Manually creating a unique_ptr: cumbersome for the user

*Move semantic: seems cumbersome too.

I am not happy with my solution(s). What I want is the simplicity of (1) while making it clear from the API that the gui now owns the element.

A: How about just providing the arguments for the new element?
template< typename... T >
void addElement( T&&... t )
{
    elements.emplace_back( std::unique_ptr< Element >( new Element( std::forward< T >( t )... ) ) );
}

With C++14, you could also use std::make_unique:
template< typename... T >
void addElement( T&&... t )
{
    elements.emplace_back( std::make_unique< Element >( std::forward< T >( t )... ) );
}

In case you want to create elements derived from Element, you could also do this (C++14 version):
template< typename C, typename... T >
void emplace_back( T&&... t )
{
    elements.emplace_back( std::make_unique< C >( std::forward< T >( t )... ) );
}

and it can be used like this:
gui.emplace_back< Element >();

// insert a class derived from Element (hope you have a virtual dtor!)
gui.emplace_back< DerivedFromElement >();

// calls Element::Element( int, const char* ) or similar...
gui.emplace_back< Element >( 42, "Hallo" );

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Schweber, Libby. 2013. "Critical Reply to David Hess' 'Neoliberalism and the History of STS Theory: Social Epistemology Review and Reply Collective 2 (10): 7-11.
Please refer to: Hess, David J. 2013. "Neoliberalism and the history of STS theory: Toward a reflexive sociology." Social Epistemology 27 (2): 177-193.
Hess' article "Neoliberalism and the History of STS Theory: Toward a Reflexive Sociology" makes a strong bid "for a more integrated approach to the structure-agency-meaning triangle in STS via the use of field sociology." The paper uses the conceptual development of STS as a case study to exemplify this approach. As such, its aim is twofold, first to exemplify the application of field sociology and secondly to address a historical problem, namely, how did more structural and institutional approaches to the sociology of science come to be so marginal within STS.
As a starting point, let me indicate my full-hearted embrace of the overall project. The call to (re-)introduce structural and institutional approaches into STS has been voiced at numerous times in the past decades from various corners. Recently the cudgel has been adopted by a group of scholars around the Political Sociology of Science; key contributors include Hess, as well as Daniel Kleinman, Scott Frickel, Abby Kinchy and Kelly Moore, to name but a few. As structural approaches go, Bourdieu's field theory is one of the most coherent and promising in terms of its explanatory potential. As a version of structuration theory, it integrates macro, meso and micro analysis in a way which takes into account dominant STS concerns with meaning, interpretation and practice, without neglecting issues of power and institutions. It also offers a distinctive epistemology of science, which, at its best, can be applied both to its own practice and to that of the intellectuals and scientists being studied. For readers unfamiliar with the approach, The Craft of Sociology offers one of the most persuasive guides to reflexive sociology that I know.
My comments in this brief note focus on Hess' application of reflexive sociology to the history of STS. My aim is not to detract from the article and its argument, but to use my own concerns to map out a picture of what a more systematic field analysis of STS might include. In my own idealized version, such an account would do a number of things. It would offer a reflexive account of omissions (misrecognitions) as well as accomplishments. It would map out the shifting contours of the intellectual field (of which STS was a part or which it constituted, depending on the level of analysis). It would engage with both the semiotic and more sociological (social spatial) aspects of Bourdieu's field theory and it would use this field analysis to explain the hold of particular key concepts. A few observations help to illustrate how Hess' article contributes to this agenda and where we might take it next.
Beginning with the discussion of Merton, I admit to not having been convinced by Hess' argument regarding the central place of 'fairness' as a core scientific value in Functionalist Sociology of Science. More specifically, I kept wondering: why focus on 'fairness' (which I don't remember Merton using) rather than on Merton's own concepts of communism, universalism, disinterestedness and organized skepticism, especially as Merton himself makes such a cogent argument about the fit of these values with a particular version of democracy. According to Hess, this omission rests on his argument that Functionalist Sociology of Science quickly divorced itself from epistemological concerns and focused its attention on the attribution of recognition. But did it really, or is this an imposition of contemporary STS' disavowal of the specificity of scientific knowledge on the Functionalist program for science? At the expense of stating the obvious, my point here is not about what science is, but on the image of science that drove their research agenda.
For Bourdieu fields are made up of problems such that individual positions within a field correspond to different problems. Any field account of concepts, and especially taken for granted core concepts, would need to demonstrate a relation with this core problem. For example, for Functionalist Sociologists of Science such as Merton and Hagstrom, recognition was important not for its own sake or the pursuit of self-interest, but for its functional contribution to this particular image of science. This point is clearly illustrated by the story of Darwin and Wallace that Hess recounts. The message of the story, it seems to me, was that Darwin ended up acting in the interests of science.
In the article, Hess rests his argument about the fit between Functionalist Sociology of Science and social liberalism on an elision of explicitly political values of 'fairness' and 'egalitarianism' with Mertonian values of universalism and disinterestedness. But are they really the same? As the passing reference to affirmative action suggests, the former are about distributive outcomes, whereas the latter are about the perceived 'needs' of science (or democracy). By the end of the discussion Hess does arrive at a definition of social liberalism in terms of equality of opportunity and meritocracy that resonates more with the Functionalist program and conceptual framework, but the discussion is murky, trying to hit too many bases, instead of identifying the precise meaning of terms. My point here is not to critique Hess' analysis (the argument of homologies remains persuasive), but to suggest the need to situate core concepts, even those characterized by misrecognition, in the core constitutive problems of the relevant field.
Whereas Hess' discussion of Functionalist Sociology of Science focuses on an 'elective affinity' (189) between political and scientific concepts of 'fairness', his analysis of agent based theories focuses on a homology in core ontologies. More specifically, Hess' argument rests on a shared individualistic ontology and value of entrepreneurship in both agent based versions of STS and neo-liberalism. Before commenting on this, it is worth noting that the previous discussion of Merton and company would have been considerably enriched had Hess analyzed homologies in the ontological models informing Functionalist Sociology of Science and Social Liberalism. Turning to agent based theories in STS, here I find Hess' analysis to be far more insightful (in its contribution to our understanding of contemporary STS), but again, I would have liked to have seen a more nuanced discussion linking core concepts to the set of problems constituting the intellectual field and to differences as well as similarities in the political and intellectual deployment of seemingly similar agent based models.
One of Hess' main points seems to be that both STS and neoliberalism share a highly individualistic model of scientific and political activity. The point is well taken, but are they really that similar in the type of activity which they set out to model? One of the striking characteristics of agent based theories of science — be they ethnomethodological studies of discourse, laboratory studies, actor network analyses or social world analysis — is a principled indifference to the content and specificity of the knowledge. But whereas STS refuses to privilege any particular criteria or 'interest' in the establishment of scientific claim, neo-liberalism is explicitly and proudly biased towards business and their interests. The point is not to deny the central place of individualism in their dominant ontological models, but to invite further reflection on the way in which that individualism fits with other components of their ontological model, core problematic and criterion of value.
My last point involves a plea for field theory to move beyond the observation of elective affinities to a more systematic analysis of the structural homologies linking the fields and the basis of those homologies. Bourdieu's work on fields can be divided between his semiotic analyses and more sociological work. Curiously, while Hess calls for a return or renewal of interest in structural and institutional analyses, his own discussion remains focused on concepts and their 'fit'. A return to one of Hess' examples helps to illustrate how the inclusion of a more systematic analysis of fields as social spaces might enrich the analysis.
Far from weakening Hess' argument, attention to the social structure of relevant fields supports his general argument, while nuancing some of the individual claims. The far greater reception of Latour's theory in the UK and US than in France fits with Hess' argument for an elective affinity between ANT and neo-liberalism (which dominated and dominates Anglo political discourse since the 1980s but has had far less traction on the Continent). Similarly, Bourdieu's orthodox position and Latour's heterodox one helps to explain why Bourdieu did not actively defend his analysis of scientific fields in the face of criticisms — after all, why should he from a position of orthodoxy?
Moving beyond specific claims to the broader argument, while Hess' conceptual analysis highlights logical resonances or elective affinities, it does not in its current form 'explain' how and why particular authors came up with particular theories and how they came to be adopted by particular broader intellectual communities and marginalized by others. The limitation does not, to my mind, stem from limits of Bourdieusian field theory per se, which offers many analytic tools for that kind of explanatory sociology of knowledge, but rather from the need to integrate the semiotic and social spatial aspects of his theory and to apply them more systematically. In short, while Hess' article makes a number of provocative claims and offers a promising path to follow, it also leaves lots of work for the rest of us.
Chamboredon, Jean-Claude, Jean-Claude Passeron, Pierre Bourdieu. 1991. The craft of sociology: Epistemological preliminaries. De Gruyter.
Hess, David J. 2013. "Neoliberalism and the history of STS theory: Toward a reflexive sociology." Social Epistemology 27 (2): 177-193.
 This structural positioning was visibly played out in the early 90s in a series of public lectures in which the members of the Ecole des Hautes Etudes invited representatives of different strains in the history and sociology of science to speak, including Latour. At stake was the possible election of one or another to the institution (the École des Hautes Etudes elects its academic staff). Latour, needless to say, was not elected, but went on over 20 years later to be appointed Vice President of Research at Science Po, positioning him at the center of orthdoxy in the Parisian social science intellectual field.


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Q: Not getting inside response.success [AngularJs $http.get..] I am calling a function continueform() on ng-click in a jsp file and have defined it inside the controller. But the program doesn't enter angResponse.success and instead goes under angResponse.error. Can someone please point out the issue here? Also, how do I ensure that angResponse receives JSON Object passed from validateForm jsp?
JSP File:
button ng-click=continueform()

**Inside Controller:**

angular.module.controller
.
.
$scope.continueform = function(){
    var angResponse = $http.get("/validateForm.jsp"); //relative path
    angResponse.success(function(data) {
    // do something
    });
    angResponse.error(function(data) {
    // do something
    });
}

validateForm.jsp:
JSONObject allContent = new JSONObject();
Map currAddressMap = new HashMap();
currAddressMap.put("current_add", "123");
currAddressMap.put("current_city", "xyz");
allContent.put("current_address", new JSONObject(currAddressMap));


Dumplin' Take 2: I revisit that horrible Netflix movie, Dumplin'. It turns out, the movie is, indeed, an attack on healthism and a celebration of fatness. It's an attempt to invert the binary. Joe Rogan helps explain it.
Time: Why is everyone so stressed for time? It's because we're so wealthy, there's a ton of cool stuff to do.
Lightning Segments: Spotify music recommendations, big player on Rodeo Drive, moronic sports bars, gay admissions at the University of Michigan.
Background music for Lightning Segments is "Sky Hawk Beach," by Blue Wave Theory, pursuant to the Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 4.0 License.
Fat is considered in social justice circles as the disfavored binaries.
Remember binaries: They're the social justice warrior's satan.
Now, go back to the first point: Words carry no meanings. But we have social realities. Where do those social realities come from? The power structure. And their number one tool? Creation of binaries. They use binaries to privilege people on the favored halves of the binaries.
Binary is the devil. And social justice warriors see binaries like Joseph McCarthy saw communists and people in Salem saw witches: They're everywhere. And they attack them as ruthlessly as McCarthy and the people of Salem.
Rogan interviewed "the 'Sokal Squared' academic hoaxsters Peter Boghossian and James Lindsay." I was like, "No way! I love that story," so I listened to it this weekend. It's episode 1191 (October 30, 2018). Highly recommended.
Dumplin. Recall what I said. Maybe "fat" is now considered the disfavored half of the binary, with the power structure positing "fitness" as the good half, so that has to be fought against.
New survey says each American has only 4.5 hours of free time a week. Lots of problems. What is meant by "free time"? Is it time after "primary obligations" (define again). But there's something to it.
EVERYONE (even the social justice warriors, I suppose: so much stuff to f' up, there just isn't enough time in the day) in this world agrees on one thing: time is scarce compared to the way things were in, say, the 1950s . . . or even 1980s.
Very simple: 3 times real income (things we can buy); 15% longer life expectancy: Past 50-60 years.
There's so much cool stuff we can do.


Rumah Rasa, The Breathtaking Warm Taste of Indonesian Cuisine!
Located off the entrance towards Sentosa Island and directly opposite St. James Powerstation is HarbourFront's latest hotel – Bay Hotel. Opened in February this year, the hotel features a flagship Indonesian restaurant called Rumah Rasa where authentic ibu-esque flavours come alive in Chef Sharifah's creations. For a tantalizing family spread of dishes like Paru Goreng and Udang Petai Belado to a creation of Ayam Panggang that is smoky sweet and tasty, this is a good pit stop for that hearty cuisine you wished you indulged in.
I really don't know what is off with the weather this year, and it's just getting way too hot for a normal day in May. However, once I stepped into Rumah Rasa, I ordered a glass of Soda Gembira ($6) which is more like Bandung mixed with Sparkling soda water. Refreshing and sweet, a great way to chill off the lunch.
To begin the meal, I had the Soto Ayam Madurah ($6), which I give my take to be a clear slightly oily chicken broth with chunks of meat inside, topped with a handful of beansprouts and celery pieces. It is a little light in flavour and not as intense or savoury. The potato croquette (I still insist it's a potato cutlet, at least that's how I've been calling it since young) is a nice touch to make the dish a bit more hearty. Nasi Kuning ($2), rice dyed with spices and yellow tumeric is available to accompany the dishes.
The first main which arrived was the Rendang Sumatra ($10), where whole beef chunks were simmered in a mild yellow curry . Richly flavoured with a tender fragrance and juices bursting into the mouth, this is one dish that will make my day anytime as those heartwarming dishes you will want to have by an open fire. Rendang is always good.
Notably, my favourite dish has to be the Paru Goreng Belado ($8). Now, don't get carried away by thinking the fiesty red topping is going to burn your tongue, instead it is only deceptively hot and it lends a mere touch of spice to the deep fried pieces of beef lungs. Crispy and succulent, this is always a delight for me.
The Tahu Telur Surabaya ($8) is also of notable mention. While the dish itself is naturally on the oilier side, it really makes up for whatever thought with its purely indulgent flavours and textures. Crispy egg whites swirled about an assortment of beancurd and topped with generous julienned vegetables and a toss of crushed peanuts, only to be further drizzled with a light sweet sauce that does not overwhelm the tastebuds. A yummy assortment!
I have no idea why the Sayur Lodeh ($8) appears under the Salad section of the menu, but regardless of where it appears, this is one option for guests to order. I found the flavours to be lightly dressed in coconut with more emphasis onto the natural flavours of the vegetables. Not as robustly intense like what I would prefer, this is one Sayur Lodeh that would appeal to guests looking for some vegetables to accompany the meal though it didn't hit the notch for me.
A thumbs up from me goes to this wonderful creation of Ayam Panggang Berkakak Jakarta ($14). Grilled chicken with the restaurant's special spicy sauce makes this a very appetizing dish to share. I particularly enjoyed the sweet fragrance from the brown sugar glazed over the chicken skin before grilling, as it really lent a set of caramelized intensity uniquely paired with the savoury meat. It can do without the sauce, but then again, the sauce does create a new dimension of flavours to enjoy the chicken with.
This is probably one dish you would not want to order during lunch time before heading back to work as the pungentness from the petai beads will probably impress your co-workers in a slightly different manner. Still, the Udang Petai Belado ($12) employs the use of fresh prawns, the not spicy chilli and a good spread of stink beans for your fancy. Good if you want to have some seafood, paired with one of the most unique beans in the world.
However, for something a little more traditional, there is the Ikan Bakar Rumah Rasa ($28) to go for. Charcoal grilled red snapper topped with the house's specialty sauce, this dish is delightfully fresh. Slightly salty with a hint of dried prawns immersed throughout, and not to forget the fragrance of garlic, this is a tangy offering to pair with the Nasi Kuning.
Banana Fritters ($8) a.k.a. Goreng Pisang is served in pieces of 4 here with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce. The fritters are light and crispy, each piece delicately fried, though the pairing with ice cream is certainly a novel idea of a traditional Indonesia restaurant.
For something refreshing to end, there is the Es Cincau Atap ($6). Grass Jelly with Atap seed in sparkling soda water is a clear way to wash off any heaviness on the tastebuds, though I really think it could do with more grass jelly, more sweetness and more atap seeds.
But for a clear winner in the desserts arena, go for the Es Chendol ($6). Fresh coconut milk with kidney beans, grass jelly immersed in the house's make of Gula Melaka, this is a sweet and alluring dessert to really end the entire Indonesian meal experience with. I really enjoyed the unique sweetness of the gula melaka found in this restaurant, though I reckon it is more flavoured like the Gula Jawa instead.
It was a delight meeting Chef Sharifah and experiencing her creations! Chef has a long history in the culinary arena, with experience from Raffles Hotel and St. Regis before coming over to Rumah Rasa to head the kitchen.
In all, Rumah Rasa is definitely a nice representation of its name – the House of Taste. With a unique selected offering of traditional Indonesian fare together with a couple of desserts that steal the limelight, this is one restaurant that looks to set itself into the heartwarming cuisine scene in Singapore. Though the decor is a little sparse, it has only been less than two months since their opening. I also hear that even more delights might be added to the menu, and I look forward to see what else Chef Sharifah has up her sleeve.
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Q: How do I name my Corgi?
A: To customize your corgi's name, point at the corgi to bring up the customization menu. Afterwards, use your other other hand, and press the pencil icon to the left of your corgi's name ("Corgi" by default). A keyboard will appear. Erase the default name, type in the new name, and press the check mark key to save. Once named, the corgi's name will remain between sessions. But don't worry! You can always change the name again if you like.
Q: How do I make sure the stuff I build stays where I want it?
A: The best way to do this is to use the Bolt Down feature. All of the Basic props, and most of the Advanced props have this option. Simply point at the object, refer to the prop context menu, and push the right part of the track pad to "Toggle Bolt." This will freeze/unfreeze the physics on that prop.
Q: I've placed waypoints, but my Corgi doesn't always follow my path, why is that?
A: The corgi will do its best to follow the path that has been established by the waypoints, but prop interactions may derail this from time to time. Making prop (e.g. placement, bolt down, etc.) or waypoint adjustments can help improve the predictability. Experimenting is part of the fun!
Q: Why is my Corgi not jumping?
A: If the last waypoint is set to jump, then the corgi will not perform that action, because it has reached the end of the waypoint path. Try adding an additional waypoint (maybe add a slide!) to allow the jump to complete.
Q: How can I let my friends play the stunts I've made?
A: The easiest way is to invite them over to give it a try! But, if you have really cool friends who have Stunt Corgi VR at home, you can share your stunts with them! You can read the specific instructions on how to do that on our Steam Page.


If you are thinking of entering the fashion industry for whichever reason, you should find a good fashion designer.You will be smart, and decent always.It is the role of this designer, to research on new fashion trends, and offer you advice on the design to use.In order for you to achieve this, you should consider hiring an expert in the fashion industry.The following steps will help you settle on a good fashion designer.
You can begin by examining the fashion designer's reputation, and level of experience in the field of fashion.The longer the days the designer has practiced, the better he has become.You should look at the academic qualification of that designer.While education doesn't measure the level of competence of the designer, it is important to ensure that the designer underwent proper training.Experienced fashion designers can handle the pressure which comes with their job description, as well as handle the challenges that may arise, with ease and efficiency.This information can be gotten from the bodies responsible for registration, and licensing of fashion designers.The designer must also have knowledge about using design software.The Computer-Assisted Design Software is now used by most designers, to come up with new designs, and therefore, a designer conversant with this software, will be more versatile.The fashion designer must also be able to conduct research on new fashion trends, and incorporate them in the already existing designs.
Secondly, consider your budget.If you can't be able to pay for the fashion services offered to you, then don't hire the fashion designer.You should consider the pricing mechanisms of each fashion designers, and compare them with the amount you are willing to spend.You should not, however, choose the cheapest fashion designer.In most instances, cheap designers will offer you poor services, and the reverse is also true.Therefore, you should choose a competent designer, who is affordable.
Adding a few staple pieces to your wardrobe can completely change the way you dress. Updating your wardrobe doesn't mean you should throw out your old clothes, purchase new clothes with your existing wardrobe in mind, matching outfits and seeing what works well. You can even take a look in local charity shops and thrift stores if you're a savvy shopper, there are some excellent pieces to be found.
One of the best ways to start switching up your look is by changing your hairstyle. This doesn't mean you need to go to the salon and get it drastically cut, just try out different ways to style it every day. Braids are bang on trend this year, with many people experimenting with how they wear them, you can even use a little glitter makeup and sprinkle some sparkle on your braids for the ultimate summer festival vibes. If braids don't work with your hair type, or your hair is too short, then why not accessorise with headbands or hair clips for effortlessly chic hair in no time.
Accessorising is a simple step that can have a huge impact on the way your outfit turns out. Even the simplest of dresses can be transformed with some earrings, a chunky necklace and bold bangles. Try out a few new styles you wouldn't necessarily wear and take a risk, you might find that you create a whole new look you love!
Body art doesn't need to be a temporary thing! With the rise of social media and influencers jumping on the trend, wearing metallic tattoos is more stylish than ever. There are an abundance of styles to choose from, from simple gold "bracelet" pieces to shapes and patterns you can use practically anywhere! They're a great addition to your summer look, especially for festivals.
If you're someone who usually steers away from any daring patterns or prints, then it's time to reconsider. Prints are on trend for this summer 2018. You don't need to dress head-to-toe in prints to make a stylish statement. Choosing one or two key printed items and matching them with your existing wardrobe is all you need to get on board with this trend. Printed kaftans are particularly great for the beach, worn with a block colour bikini or swimsuit. Alternatively, why not try some printed wedges for a subtle look with your summer outfit?
With so many hot trends for summer 2018, you are truly spoilt for choice. The best part of summer is the freedom to experiment with your look and try out looks you wouldn't necessarily go for any other time of the year. So embrace the new, and experiment with crazy styles because you never know, you might find your new favourite look!
For many people, having a fashion store was the cr?me of it all but very tough before the internet came into being. Running a brick and mortar fashion store entails having money for stock, money for rent and money to pay employees. This was made even more difficult by the fact that there were very few, if any, providers that offered wholesale dresses and if they were available, they would be in a very far away city or town, which meant transporting the clothes to your physical store was a very expensive process. It is no wonder most dresses were sold at very high prices due to the high cost of managing boutique stores.
Thanks to technological advancements, though, today you can start wholesale dress business and make a kill. Thanks to the internet, today you can acquire new stock as fast as you wish, and get started on your business without even having to set up a physical store where you would stock your inventory. Today, you are assured of finding a reliable and reputable website that deals with wholesale dresses, and you can also take advantage of social media platforms to grow your business.
Before you create this site for fashion online, how about you take enough time to ensure you are getting quality wholesale dresses? Do not be like many people who focus on quantity at the expense of quality, thus ending up with dead stock. Before you, part with your hard-earned cash from a wholesaler or distributor you found online, be sure to verify the quality. A good way to ascertain the quality of this product that you have seen online is to read more of the information posted and read unbiased reviews.
Though following the latest trends is a great way to keep your wardrobe fresh, you also need a firm foundation of essentials to work from. Essential pieces are those that can contribute to a range of different outfits regardless of changing styles. Every summer wardrobe can use the trustworthy essentials described below. Use this list to assemble a more flexible, capable summer wardrobe so that you can always supplement your latest and greatest purchases with some tireless, reliable standbys.
Admittedly, few will call it exciting, but the white t-shirt is tops when it comes to versatility. It's capable of blending into virtually any summer outfit seamlessly, and it never looks bad. A neat white t-shirt works with everything from black pants to patterned skirts to jeans to maxi dresses.
While summer isn't the time for tons of outerwear, you'll find a reliable denim jacket to be a lifesaver in multiple situations. Denim jackets are ideal for those rare occasions when the summer months turn chilly, particularly when you're dressing for early morning or evening events.
A slightly dressier cousin to the white t-shirt, the white button-up shirt is nearly as flexible. It works under dresses, with skirts, shorts, and jeans, and in other sorts of outfits as well. Besides blending smoothly into a host of different looks, the plain white shirt is also great for showing off your summer tan.
A shirt dress is a terrific choice for making a small, chic splash with absolute minimum effort. The slightly dressy character is perfect for casual drinks dos, a day at the office, or a classy brunch date. Good choices of shirt dress will radiate style and taste while allowing you to throw together an outfit in practically no time at all.
The mini is on the outs again, and the staple skirt for summer is once again the midi. The style is highly forgiving and makes you look great, and it also keeps you comfortable in even the hottest weather. Make an investment in really quality midi skirts, and you'll be stocking your summer wardrobe with flexible pieces that work equally well in the daytime (with flats) and at night (with heels).
Clean white sneakers are a must for looking and feeling fresh during the warmer months. These simple shoes are perfectly flexible, serving equally well on busy weekdays and lazy weekends.
You can stay stylish while also protecting yourself from harsh rays! Pamper your skin and look great while you do it by including a straw hat or two in your regular summer rotation. Straw hats are ideal for trips to the beach, picnics, and any other outdoor-centric excursion. Added bonus: They go great with almost every sort of warm-weather outfit!
It's a little hard to say just why it is that white looks so good in the summer months, but your regular wardrobe should definitely take full advantage of that fact! Change out darker pants for white when the temperature rises. You have a host of different options when it comes to material and cut: flares, straights, wide-leg, cropped, or even white denim.
A killer pair of shades can really finish off your summer look especially when worn with stunning bikinis. You have an endless range of styles to choose from, but you shouldn't veer too far from styles that match the shape of your face. Whether your style leans toward cat eyes or aviators, pick up a pair or two of shades that endow you with extra confidence.
The great thing about your summer wardrobe is that you can go deep on items that are versatile, casual, and comfy. The T-shirt dress is a perfect example, expressly designed for warm-weather wear. Plain, oversized, sequined or striped; there's a T-shirt dress out there that's perfect for your regular summer wear.
When you want to invest jewelry, it is always advisable that you equip yourself with relevant info about them so that you cannot regret later after buying them. Pieces of jewelry makes you look fashionable especially if you know how to match them with the attires you are putting on. You can invest in different types of jewelry, for instance, you can decide to buy earrings, hair and hand ornaments, necklaces, body piercing jewelry, rings to name but a few. It is important to note that you can buy for your friends as a gift but as you can invest in them for yourself.
A ring is the type of jewelry that has been in use for a long time for various reasons. For a long time now, rings have been used for engagement purposes and also during the wedding. Rings can be made out of different materials and you can buy them according to your taste and preferences, for instance, you can buy engagement rings made out of diamond, moissanite, wood, and other metals. When you're buying an engagement ring, it is important to engage in moissanite engagement rings because they are very popular and also because of many other reasons. Below are some of the advantages of buying moissanite engagement rings.
When planning a wedding, you will find that it is a very long process and also costly because it is within same time you are proposing to your partner and also attain you are putting things in order towards the wedding. Financial planning becomes very important therefore and it is important that you minimize expenses by all means including the cost of buying the engagement ring. One of the best ways of cutting on the cost of buying the engagement ring is by investing in moissanite engagement ring because the price favors you a lot and can fit within your budget.
The other advantage of investing in moissanite engagement ring is because they are also durable. Therefore, it is important that you surprise your partner with moissanite engagement ring because they are resistant to scratching or breaking because they are hard. The other reason why you should invest in moissanite engagement ring is that like any other type of engagement ring, moissanite engagement rings can be found in all shapes. Also, moissanite engagement rings brilliantly looking and that is why many people can easily confuse them for a diamond because they have the same sparkle diamond.
Being tagged as a part of a group is with one will be able to experience once they will have custom pins and patches. Whenever it is an employee or an individual that will have these custom pins and patches that it is also them that will have a senses of belongingness and will also be able to create unity. And whenever you have ties kinds of feeling that it is also you that will be able to contribute more to the betterment of the group. It is in this article that we will be talking bout the many different benefits that one can get with a custom pin and patches.
A sense of belongingness is the first advantage that one can get with custom enamel pins and custom embroidered patches. It is common for most people to be happy once they will be part of a group. Doing his best for the group is what the individual will do once they will be able to have this feeling.
A sense of identity is what one can also have once they have these custom pins and patches. It is with the help of these things that it is the individual that will be able to represent their group or company even more. Whatever they will do that it is your company or group that will be placed in good light the moment that they will do good as well. And if you have a company that it is also one way for you to market it.
The trust of the individual have in a group or organization can be shown one they will wear these custom pins and patches. By seeing to it that an individual wears these pins and patches that it goes to show how he is into the organization that he is representing. Helping building goodwill among people is what can happen with the help of these pins and patches.
Once individuals will also wear custom pins and patches that it is also the one that can create unity among different people. There will always be unity once there can be a common feature among different people. Once someone will see a common mark that they are wearing especially for employees that it is also the one that can unite them. It is when this happens that they will also be working together for the betterment of the organization. There will always be a better company once this one is accomplished.
Another thing with a custom pin and patches that it is also something that can be worn to make individuals feel proud. This is true especially if you have a reputable company.


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using MbUnit.Framework;
using Subtext.Framework;
using Subtext.Framework.Configuration;
using Subtext.Framework.Providers;

namespace UnitTests.Subtext.Framework.Configuration
{
    /// <summary>
    /// These are unit tests specifically for the Config class.
    /// </summary>
    [TestFixture]
    public class ConfigTests
    {
        string hostName;

        /// <summary>
        /// Make sure we can correctly find a blog based on it's HostName and
        /// subfolder when the system has multiple blogs with the same Host.
        /// </summary>
        [Test]
        [RollBack2]
        public void GetBlogInfoFindsBlogWithUniqueHostAndSubfolder()
        {
            string subfolder1 = UnitTestHelper.GenerateUniqueString();
            string subfolder2 = UnitTestHelper.GenerateUniqueString();
            Config.CreateBlog("title", "username", "password", hostName, subfolder1);
            Config.CreateBlog("title", "username", "password", hostName, subfolder2);

            Blog info = Config.GetBlog(hostName, subfolder1);
            Assert.IsNotNull(info, "Could not find the blog with the unique hostName & subfolder combination.");
            Assert.AreEqual(info.Subfolder, subfolder1, "Oops! Looks like we found the wrong Blog!");

            info = Config.GetBlog(hostName, subfolder2);
            Assert.IsNotNull(info, "Could not find the blog with the unique hostName & subfolder combination.");
            Assert.AreEqual(info.Subfolder, subfolder2, "Oops! Looks like we found the wrong Blog!");
        }

        [Test]
        [RollBack2]
        public void GetBlogInfoDoesNotFindBlogWithWrongSubfolderInMultiBlogSystem()
        {
            string subfolder1 = UnitTestHelper.GenerateUniqueString();
            string subfolder2 = UnitTestHelper.GenerateUniqueString();
            Config.CreateBlog("title", "username", "password", hostName, subfolder1);
            Config.CreateBlog("title", "username", "password", hostName, subfolder2);

            Blog info = Config.GetBlog(hostName, string.Empty);
            Assert.IsNull(info, "Hmm... Looks like found a blog using too generic of search criteria.");
        }

        [Test]
        [RollBack2]
        public void SettingShowEmailAddressInRssFlagDoesntChangeOtherFlags()
        {
            Config.CreateBlog("title", "username", "password", hostName, string.Empty);
            Blog info = Config.GetBlog(hostName, string.Empty);
            bool test = info.IsAggregated;
            info.ShowEmailAddressInRss = false;
            ObjectProvider.Instance().UpdateConfigData(info);
            info = Config.GetBlog(hostName, string.Empty);

            Assert.AreEqual(test, info.IsAggregated);
        }

        [Test]
        [RollBack2]
        public void GetBlogInfoLoadsOpenIDSettings()
        {
            Config.CreateBlog("title", "username", "password", hostName, string.Empty);

            Blog info = Config.GetBlog(hostName, string.Empty);
            info.OpenIdServer = "http://server.example.com/";
            info.OpenIdDelegate = "http://delegate.example.com/";
            ObjectProvider.Instance().UpdateConfigData(info);
            info = Config.GetBlog(hostName, string.Empty);

            Assert.AreEqual("http://server.example.com/", info.OpenIdServer);
            Assert.AreEqual("http://delegate.example.com/", info.OpenIdDelegate);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Sets the up test fixture.  This is called once for
        /// this test fixture before all the tests run.
        /// </summary>
        [TestFixtureSetUp]
        public void SetUpTestFixture()
        {
            //Confirm app settings
            UnitTestHelper.AssertAppSettings();
        }

        [SetUp]
        public void SetUp()
        {
            hostName = UnitTestHelper.GenerateUniqueString();
            UnitTestHelper.SetHttpContextWithBlogRequest(hostName, "MyBlog");
        }
    }
}


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New York News: Even Reusable Bags Carry Environmental Risk
image by Hiroko Masuike for The New York Times
Shelley Kempner of Queens, who was shopping at Fairway on the Upper West Side on Sunday, said she liked "the idea of not putting more plastic into the environment."
from nytimes.com:
By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM
They dangle from the arms of many New Yorkers, a nearly ubiquitous emblem of empathy with the environment: synthetic, reusable grocery bags, another must-have accessory for the socially conscious.
But the bags, hot items at upscale markets, may be on the verge of a glacier-size public relations problem: similar bags outside the city have been found to contain lead.
"They say plastic bags are bad; now they say these are bad. What's worse?" asked Jen Bluestein, who was walking out of Trader Joe's on the Upper West Side with a reusable bag under her arm on Sunday.
"Green is a trend and people go with trends," Ms. Bluestein said. "People get them as fashion statements and they have, like, 50 of them. I don't think people know the real facts."
There is no evidence that these bags pose an immediate threat to the public, and none of the bags sold by New York City's best-known grocery stores have been implicated. But reports from around the country have trickled in recently about reusable bags, mostly made in China, that contained potentially unsafe levels of lead. The offending bags were identified at several stores, including some CVS pharmacies; the Rochester-based Wegman's grocery chain recalled thousands of its bags, made of recycled plastic, in September.
Concerns have proliferated so much that Senator Charles E. Schumer, a New York Democrat, sent a letter on Sunday to the Food and Drug Administration, urging the agency to investigate the issue.
Reusable bags have maintained their popularity even amid charges that they become hothouses for bacteria. The recent studies, none of which were conducted by the government, found that the lead in some bags would pose a long-term risk of seeping into groundwater after disposal; over time, however, paint from the bag could flake off and come into contact with food.
Climate-change-conscious shoppers at one of Manhattan's culinary meccas on Sunday said they were chagrined that yet another good intention had gone awry.
"Bummer! We're still not doing the right thing," said Shelley Kempner of Queens, who was looking over the produce at Fairway on Broadway at West 74th Street. She prefers a reusable bag, she said, because she "likes the idea of not putting more plastic into the environment."
Told of the recent lead findings, Ms. Kempner sighed — "It's still not good enough" — and wondered if she would have to switch to something else. "Are we going to have to start using string?" she asked.
"There's always something wrong with everything," said Barry Lebost, standing outside the Trader Joe's on West 72nd Street with four reusable bags filled with groceries.
But Mr. Lebost, an alternative energy consultant, did not appear fazed by the revelations of lead. He said his home, in Gardiner, N.Y., had been outfitted with a hydroelectric plant that saved the energy equivalent of 200 plastic bags a day. "It may not be a total solution, but this is a step in the right direction," he said of the suddenly suspect bags at his feet. "The fluorescent bulbs we have now, they're no good because they have mercury in them. You look at it as a transition."
But many shoppers said they would continue relying on the bags until more information came out. The bags are usable for years, they said, and any long-term effects of lead may be offset by the environmental benefits gained by not using regular plastic bags.
"I wasn't planning on throwing it out, so that's a positive thing," said Catherine Paykin, standing by the meat counter at Fairway. "As long as I use it and don't throw it away, that will be my plan."
Mr. Schumer's family also shops at Fairway. A spokesman for the senator said the family planned to bring the issue to the attention of the store to see if the bags there were affected.
Labels: Environment, NY Times, Plastic Bags

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We love to perform the classic hits as well as our original songs. We play a variety of venues including nightclubs, local charity organizations and private parties as well. No venue is too large or too small.
We've refined our technique as musicians over the years while constantly studying the masters of blues. The result is a string of successful performances and two CD's "I Had A Dream" and "Tracks from the Alley".
"Cat Reed and Back Alley has a talent and style all their own. Not your average nightclub band, they are so much more...."
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Our office is a casual three minute stroll from the house, which is handy whichever way you look at it, but particularly so given that there are no toilet facilities at the office... So sometimes the stroll back to the house is not-so-casual.
Another reason to be glad of our easy walk of a commute is that I wouldn't want to spend too long on the roads. As I mentioned before, some of the roads up from Douala were terrible. Actually, a lot of the roads around here are pretty good, especially the road the office is on, which is a dual carriageway in very good conditions. Why this road should be so good, but the roads around Douala (the economic heart of Cameroon) be so bad, I don't understand.
Anyway, the rules of the road, or at least, the implementation of them is, shall we say much less formal, than in the UK. Most of the cars on the road are taxis, and it's not unusual for them to stop on the dual carriageway, and reverse thirty yards to pick up a fare (though the dual carriageways aren't like ours with exit junctions and all that jazz). Taxis seem to spend half their time tooting their horning at possible customers, and the other honking their horn at pedestrians and other cars that they deam to be in their way. So basically, drving is done mostly with the horn (so to speak).
When we first arrived, I was quite startled at the constant sounding of horns, but I think my ear's atuned somewhat, and I can tell the difference between the 'want a ride' toots and the 'get of my way' honks. This is probably just as well, as some of the taxi drivers are pretty intolerant of obstructions.
We were in a cab last week and the taxi driver took exception to an inconvenient pedestrian (who admittedly was strolling casually along the fast lane of the dual carriageway, with his back to oncoming traffic.) The driver honked his horn from a way off, which the pedestrian ignored. As we got closer, I thought the driver would honk his horn again, but instead he produced a whip-like contraption, which could have been a knotted rope, or a cam belt. Not sure which, but it looked nasty.
As we passed the pedestrian, the driver leaned out,shouted at the guy, and whipped him across the back/bum. It seemed like he got two or three strokes in, though how he managed this I'm not sure as he didn't slow down much, and we were going about 30/40mph.
It must have really hurt, but I was too stunned to turn around and see the guy's reaction (plus the taxi was pretty crowded, they pick up passengers until it's full, which usually means three in the back, three in the front, but can be more if there's kids to be squeezed in).


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