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Insight inside ODN – most people view Oliver Daily News on a regular computer at home. More than a quarter of readers use a phone to view the latest news. Some use tablets to get a big view of the news, pictures and poster advertising.
Where do readers live… or view ODN when on holidays – which other internet websites refer their readers to Oliver Daily News. Number reflect a period of 30 days
The biggest number here is for unique computers pointing their screens to ODN – top #1 story that got their attention. A picture of an RCMP officer carrying an assault weapon near the Cenotaph on Remembrance Day "What do you think about this….. in Canada…."
by Jan Nelson
Amazing technique, dazzling arrangements and a hilarious, if not subtly passive-aggressive, curated introduction to each piece underscored the Bergmann Duo's brilliant dual piano performance at the Frank Venables Theatre on November 15, 2019.
Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann of the Bergmann Duo last visited Oliver in 2013 – the new Frank Venables Theatre was still under construction and the Southern Okanagan Concert Society hosted theDuo at the Alliance Church. They have performed at concert halls across the North America and Europe and have graced the stages of Oliver twice. Although their home base in White Rock makes it easier for the Bergmann Duo to visit us, I am sure the audience's reception of the performance made it a worthwhile trip over the mountains to visit our beautiful town.
She is from Medicine Hat, Alberta. He is from Munich, Germany. They both studied together at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Hannover, Germany, and the Universite de Montreal, and rather than become competitors they decided to perform together. Elizabeth and Marcel's partnership works on a variety of levels; they are both musically gifted, they love the same music, he is a composer and arranger who arranges much of their repertoire, she enjoys playing his arrangements, and they can spend countless hours practicing, travelling and performing together and still enjoy sharing the same stage!
Marcel is a wonderful arranger. If the Bergmann Duo wants to play a piece that is not available in a two piano arrangement, Marcel writes his own. The programme featured arrangements of pieces by JS Bach, Gershwin, Tango pieces from Piazzolla and a flamenco piece by Chick Corea, and they were all fabulously executed. The way Elizabeth and Marcel introduced each piece was especially insightful – the historical context of Debussy's 'En blanc et noir', a piece written during the First World War featuring themes from French and German musical styles and scenes of war, could be clearly heard in the performance.
The tango and flamenco themes introduced in the second half were perfectly placed in context, which heightened the audience's enjoyment of the arrangement. The programme's variation (some 'quirky', some 'comedic', some 'heavy but not too heavy') exposed the audience to wide assortment of styles, genres and pieces, and judging by the audience's two standing ovations, the selections were perfect.
Elizabeth and Marcel's chemistry on stage made a winning combination. The friendly banter between pieces shows the playfulness and comfort they enjoy as performers. While performing, their
communication was punctuated by smiles, glance and even the odd raised eyebrow. It kept them in perfect synch throughout the whole performance.
I am soon entering my fifth decade of enjoying Southern Okanagan Concert Series' concerts (gulp), and I am amazed the series continues with as much energy and support as it had back when I was five. I appreciate the performances in a different way now, and I am thankful to my parents for bringing me to many concerts during my childhood. I was particularly happy to see some younger audience members enjoying the performance (tickets for children are almost free!), and I hope this concert helped inspire
them with their lifelong connection with music.
The Southern Okanagan Concert Society would like to thank their generous local sponsors for the 2019- 2020 season. The next concert is Lizzy Hoyt, one of Canada's premier Celtic-folk performers, on January 29, 2020. If you are looking to share a great experience with your loved ones in the New Year, this concert would make an excellent Christmas present for young and old ones alike. Tickets are available online or at the Venables Theatre.
Police in Penticton respond to crime stats
Stats Canada – Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR)
The UCR is based on police reported incidents and the population.
It is a valuable statistical tool for observing overall crime trends. It's not a proportional comparison, as it bases its calculation on a per capita population only, and not taking into consideration that prolific offenders aren't proportional.
With that in mind, a few incidents in a smaller community, such as Penticton, can dramatically impact the ranking for that community. A single prolific offender in a smaller centre has the ability to increase that town's crime severity rating, as compared to a larger city.
In many cases, violent acts that are reported to police involve individuals who are well known to one another and can be considered isolated events, with no danger to the public at large.
"The RCMP in Penticton and throughout the South Okanagan have seen tremendous success in arresting prolific offenders in each of our communities, who are believed to be responsible for the majority of the crimes taking place.
Our officers remain committed to these efforts of solving crimes and improving our community's sense of safety, security and overall well-being," explained Cst. James Grandy.
Penticton is dangerous? Most would say ….no
Here is the top 20 most dangerous cities in Canada ( Most in Western Provinces ) as reported by Stats Canada and data compiled by McLean's Magazine
Penticton is listed as No. 19
All Crime Index
No. 1 North Battleford Saskatchewan RCMP CSI: 385 Population: 14,439
Thompson Manitoba RCMP CSI: 366 Population: 14,146
Wetaskiwin Alberta RCMP CSI: 270 Population: 12,895
Portage la Prairie Manitoba RCMP CSI: 263 Population: 13,936
Prince Albert and area Saskatchewan PA Police Service Municipal CSI: 238 Population: 37,578
Williams Lake British Columbia RCMP{ CSI: 204 Population: 11,309
Selkirk Manitoba RCMP CSI: 193 Population: 10,575
Grande Prairie Alberta RCMP CSI: 173 Population: 67,085
Red Deer Alberta RCMP CSI: 170 Population: 104,493
Terrace British Columbia RCMP CSI: 167 Population: 12,373
Lloydminster Saskatchewan and Alberta RCMP CSI: 166 Population: 32,633
Dawson Creek British Columbia RCMP CSI: 166 Population: 12,878
Prince George British Columbia RCMP CSI: 164 Population: 79,450
Lethbridge Alberta RCMP CSI: 159 Population: 98,960
Langley British Columbia RCMP CSI: 154 Population: 27,818
Yorkton Saskatchewan RCMP CSI: 151 Population: 16,673
Port Alberni British Columbia CSI: 148 Population: 18,812
No. 19 Penticton British Columbia RCMP
CSI: 146
Timmins Ontario Municipal Police CSI: 138 Population: 42,650
"Honest" man gets roadside suspension
2019-11-20 10:02 PST
Driver tells police he is drunk after he collides with a power pole knocking out power north of Oliver.
On November 19 at 9:10pm a man driving a Ford F250 pickup truck on Highway 97 at Island Road north of Oliver went off road, striking a power pole. The collision resulted in wires snapping which left power out in the area for approximately 3 hours.
When police arrived the honest 52 year old man from Osoyoos told police he was drunk . A roadside alcohol screening test confirmed this and he was issued a 90 day driving prohibition under the Motor Vehicle Act as well as had his vehicle impounded for 30 days.
The man was fortunate to not have received any serious injuries. It is even more fortunate he did not hurt any innocent bystanders. With all of the education out there on the risks of driving while impaired it is unfathomable we still have some people choosing to do so, putting theirs and others lives at risk, said Sgt Jason Bayda.
November 20, 2019 , 11:56 am
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We seem to be over the crisis.
Richard Simmons Jr. on Osoyoos community groups concerned about support of local elected officials
Glen Krisher on SOGH – new ED – open to the public Tuesday
John P Hack on "Our hospital is on our property" …..that is good
Marina Veintimilla on "Our hospital is on our property" …..that is good


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Raiders edge rusher Khalil Mack holds out of…
Raiders edge rusher Khalil Mack holds out of minicamp
By Josh Dubow and Associated Press |
PUBLISHED: June 12, 2018 at 12:00 am | UPDATED: September 12, 2018 at 12:00 am
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Khalil Mack is holding out from the mandatory minicamp for the Oakland Raiders.
Mack stayed away from the first day of the three-day minicamp on Tuesday. He is subject to a fine of about $80,000 if he doesn"t show up at all this week.
Mack is entering the final season of his rookie contract that is set to pay him $13.8 million. Mack is seeking a long-term deal and hasn"t participated in the entire offseason program in the first year under new coach Jon Gruden.
"One of the big reasons I came here was to coach that man," Gruden said. "I don"t want to speculate. There are a lot of guys in the league, several players in a similar situation. We"re just trying to resolve it as soon as possible and in the meantime coach the players that are here."
Mack has been one of the top defensive players in football since being drafted in the first round in 2014. He was a first-team All-Pro at both defensive end and linebacker in 2015 and won AP Defensive Player of the Year in 2016. He has 40 1/2 sacks in four seasons and leads the NFL in QB pressures with 185.5 since entering the league, according to SportRadar.
"You can"t replace Khalil," safety Karl Joseph said. "You know what he"s doing. We respect it. I think the other guys have done a good job stepping up and learning the system like everybody else has been. When he"s ready to come back, we"ll be ready for him. You can"t replace a guy like that."
The Raiders also signed free agent defensive tackles Ahtyba Rubin and Frostee Rucker on Tuesday and waived quarterback Christian Hackenberg and linebacker Brady Shelton to make room on the roster.
Rubin spent his first seven seasons with Cleveland before stints with Seattle, Denver and Atlanta the past three years. Rubin has appeared in 144 games and made 107 starts, while recording 428 tackles, 15 sacks, two interceptions, seven passes defensed, six forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
Rucker spent the first six years of his career with Cincinnati before going to Cleveland in 2012. He spent the past five seasons with Arizona. Rucker has appeared in 142 games with 73 starts, recording 350 tackles, 21.5 sacks, one interception, 12 passes defensed, eight forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
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While the rest of the automotive manufacturers release their sales figures on a monthly basis, Tesla Motors (TSLA, +4.04%) release their sales figures on a quarterly basis. On Thursday, the company reported deliveries, its proxy for sales, of 11,507 Model S vehicles during Q2.
This is above the companies own forecast of between 10,000 and 11,000 for the quarter.
Tesla had earlier forecast that sales of the pricey sedan would increase by 50% over the 2014 figure which had grown by 41% over that of the previous year. The company is ahead of target with Q1 and Q2 sales for 2015 showing a healthy 54% increase of sales for the same period in 2014.
While the total sales are miniscule in comparison to the number of vehicles sold by the big manufacturers, it should be borne in mind that the Tesla S2, with a $75,000 price tag, competes only in the high end premium sedan segment. Competing with the likes of the highly rated Mercedes Benz S class, the Tesla Model S was the top seller in its class in the first quarter.
Tesla stock recovered to price levels last seen in mid-September to show gains of 24% for the year which is 30 times that of the S&P 500 Index (SPX, -0.03%) over the same period. The last three months have seen the stock surge by 44 percent compared to the 0.4% growth in the S&P 500.
Following the release of the figures on Thursday, Bank of America Merrill Lynch who have been consistently bearish about Tesla, almost tripled their price target on the share from $65 to $185.
The average price target on Tesla shares is $276.37, according to FactSet, a figure which is 3% higher than the Wednesday close.
Analysts at Bank of America Merrill Lynch maintained their cautious view however, keeping their rating unchanged at underperform, stating that the company's shares are overvalued.
The analysts note also said that Tesla could be successful as a niche company, but that in the short term, the push for fuel cost efficiency in cars would be met with other options that are turbocharged, downsized with "internal combustion engines on lighter vehicles".
MarketWatch reported that the analysts also said that among the questions hanging over Tesla is whether demand for the Model S would wane? Added to this, the other question centered around whether the launch of the new Model X SUV would be delayed or not?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the first Model X deliveries would begin late in the third quarter. Tesla announced that it already has deposit backed orders for 20,000 for the SUV.
Investors are of the belief that the Model X must be delivered as forecast in order for the company to meet its own sales projections for 2015 and to appear to be backing the company to meet expectations.


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Summer Dubbin: What's New to Anime Strike
Hi, friends!
Today I have a new thing to share with you: Amazon Strike - a sweet channel for awesome people (like you!) who like anime. And now for some stuff I couldn't write better myself - because I didn't:
Amazon Strike is the first curated on-demand subscription from Amazon Channels. Available to Prime members in the U.S. for $4.99 per month after a 7-day free trial, Anime Strike includes a deep library of classic and newly released episodes carefully selected and curated by Amazon.
It is on-demand, ad-free, and available to Prime members in the U.S. for $4.99 per month (after a 7-day free trial). It includes a deep library of classic (woo!) and newly released episodes and movies, and you can watch all the stuff on your fancy gadgets!
(Okay, some of that was ad-libbed by me, but now here's more from a smart person):
Anime Strike subscribers will receive a free manga download of volume 1 from the summer's most anticipated anime: Welcome to the Ballroom, courtesy of Kodansha and Comixology.
Also, Anime Strike and Pony Canyon have joined forces to air the first episode the day before it premieres around the world, exclusively on Twitch. The broadcast will kick off July 6 at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET with a special pre-show hosted by Twitch Partner, Dodger (twitch.tv/dexbonus), and the first episode will stream live at 6:30 p.m. PT/9:30 p.m. ET on twitch.tv/TwitchPresents. An encore presentation will follow.
Follow Anime Strike on twitter.com/animestrike to stay up-to-date on additional summer title announcements as they happen. And now, another fancy graph so I don't have to type more words (followed by some legal stuff)!
New in July - Available for Streaming & Download on Anime Strike
TV Series Title
Katsugeki: Touken Ranbu
Love & Lies
DIVE!!
Altair: A Record of Battles
Vatican Miracle Examiner
Hitorijime My Hero
Lights of the Clione
Hell Girl 4
New episodes released Wednesdays
Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul
New episodes released Fridays
New episodes released Saturdays
More on Anime Strike
Anime fans can now discover classics (woo!), exclusives, and hard-to-find content (like new episodes from Japan's famed late-night anime blocks). With the Anime Strike subscription, subscribers can enjoy more than 1,500 episodes and movies, ad-free, with new episodes added weekly. Anime Strike includes recent hits like Sword Oratoria: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? and same-day-as-broadcast series with episodes released weekly direct from Japan, including Re:Creators and favorites like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and Darker Than Black.
About Amazon Channels
Amazon Channels is the new way for Prime members to watch over 100 on-demand channels – no cable required, cancel anytime, and no additional apps to download. The service includes a wide variety of popular and more niche video subscriptions to choose from, including HBO, SHOWTIME, STARZ, PBS KIDS, Acorn TV, A+E Network, AMC, Cinemax and more, plus Anime Strike and Heera – on-demand subscriptions by Amazon Channels. Amazon Channels features numerous benefits for viewers, including:
Pay for only the channels you want
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Watch anywhere, anytime on over 650 compatible devices
Self-service cancellation of any subscription at anytime
Create your own custom lineup from over 100 premium and specialty channels
Free trials on all subscriptions
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Trusted, reliable streaming from Amazon Video
Amazon Channels are available in the U.S. with support for all the devices Amazon Video is available on—Fire TV, Fire and other iOS and Android tablets, connected TVs, game consoles, iOS and Android phones and laptops.
Did you get all of that, friends? Great! You're welcome for suggesting making you spend more money to ignore your kids and watch more stuff!
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Friends save $50 a week to bring life back into forgotten homes
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By Beccah Hendrickson
Friends save $50 a week until they can afford property
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Five young developers from Philadelphia are hoping to change lives one dollar at a time.
They're planning on transforming rundown buildings into affordable homes.
It'd be easy to blow past the 5700 block of Harmer Street in West Philadelphia without realizing it's there; but if you did find the block, chipped paint and boarded doors - the skeleton of a house forgotten for over a decade - is the first thing you'd see.
"It's a property that we can come and bring the life back to it so it's not just an ugly eyesore on the block," said Najee Hannigan, one of the new owners of the house.
"We're from these areas, this is our home, so we are going to be the change agents in the area," said Tyree Harvey, one of Hannigan's partners.
They're not your typical real estate developers. There are five partners in this real estate venture. Each has a day job, and each saved $50 a week for two years until they had enough money to buy a property.
"I was raised just living paycheck to paycheck. Just trying to my bills out the way, make it to the next check, and have a little fun in between," said Meqai Herder, "(Hannigan) kept telling me, 'bro, I'm going to change your life. Watch what's about to happen.'"
"I feel like as millennials, we're not understanding. Like only save if it's $100, only save if it's $200, not thinking that $20 adds up," said Hannigan.
The team says this property is just the beginning and they want to buy a thousand more properties like the one on Harmer Street that they can fix up and rent out to people in the neighborhood.
"Our goal was to buy real estate in the communities and make affordable living for people who had generations of families who lived here their entire life and still want to live here," said Hannigan.
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As I write this on Tuesday evening, I am sitting in a very messy house. I have spent the past week focusing most of my free time finishing up the pattern for my Sunday Sweater. I cast on another one too, in some orange yarn that we dyed last summer. I am hoping to have the Sunday Sweater pattern available in the next couple of weeks. Now I have to shift my attention to my house because we have company coming to stay tomorrow. I am having issues getting focused on the cleaning that needs to happen, there are just too many choices. I am doing silly things like organizing books and pencils when I really should be cleaning floors and toilets.
I am on the last chapter of All Wound Up, and have read the introduction to Project Based Homeschooling, a book that people keep telling me that I absolutely need to read. So I am! I can always use homeschooling motivation and inspiration, and the introduction to the book alone has me excited.
love seeing my book lying there with your knitting. 🙂 orange is my favorite color!
That orange is so beautiful- such a fall colour.
So sorry I linked 3 times- the first time must have been an old link I added to the widget long ago and then send time I muddled it. Third times a charm! Good luck getting all the cleaning done! xo m.
I love the orange wool!
I want to read something by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, I need to get over to the library.
I joined in today with another elf hat. I love knitting those.


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John Barclay Godson (1882 - 1957)
Fine etching by the master print maker, John Barclay Godson of Sydney University numbered 7 from an edition of 30 and signed in pencil lower right. Godson first exhibited this etching at the Australian Painter-Etchers' Society, First Annual Exhibition at … Read Full Description
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Etching with aquatint signed in pencil at bottom.
Fine etching by the master print maker, John Barclay Godson of Sydney University numbered 7 from an edition of 30 and signed in pencil lower right.
Godson first exhibited this etching at the Australian Painter-Etchers' Society, First Annual Exhibition at the Education Department Gallery, Sydney on 7 June 1921 – 25 June 1921.
Artist's estate.
National Gallery Australia: LEGACY ID 1000009594
Godson was born in Newcastle, England and 190 his occupation was recorded as 'Art Pupil Teacher'. He studied etching at the Royal College of Art in London under Sir Frank Short. On 13 May 1911, giving his occupation as Art Master, J. B. boarded the ship Togariro from London to Wellington, New Zealand to take up a staff position at Auckland Technical College[1911-1913]. Barclay then moved to Australia from Wellington on 4 August 1914. In 1916 the Art Gallery of New South Wales bought a print of "Cobles at Staithes, Yorks", dated 1911. In 1920 Godson was a founding member of the Australian Painter- Etchers' Society, exhibiting twelve prints in their inaugural exhibition in 1921, including 'Cobles at Staithes'. He married Mary E M Coleman in 1921 in Sydney. She died 1926 along with their son, John M Godson at Chatswood NSW. In 1930 J. B. lived at 145 George Street North, Darling Harbour, West Sydney and in 1931 he married Hilda Mary P Kettley at Sydney. Between 1929 and 1933 he advertised in the Sands Directory with a working address on Alfred Street, North Sydney. In 1933 J. B. and Hilda lived at 52 Phillip Street, King, East Sydney, but by 1936 had moved to 27 Awaba Road, Warringah, Mosman. The following year [1937] they were at 10 Upper Avenue Road and he gave his occupation as Art Teacher as opposed to artist which he had stated in earlier electoral rolls. In 1940 J. B. painted a portrait of Mrs R G Gardiner, the daughter of a local dignitary. In 1943 J. B. and Hilda had moved to 10 Warringah Road, Warringah but by 1949 they were living at 46 Smith Road, Bennelong, Artarmon. They were still at this address in 1954. Hilda died in 1955. John Barclay Godson died in Artarmon, Sydney, New South Wales in 1957, aged 82.
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Government thinking about adding extra public holidays
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The Government is giving "active consideration" to additional holidays to get Kiwis out spending in order to boost tourism operations.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that was one idea being considered to provide an economic boost to the country's embattled tourism sector during a visit to Rotorua's Te Puia on Tuesday.
Asked whether, in the wake of Easter and Anzac Day falling within the earlier lockdown periods, additional holiday time was being considered, Ardern said the Government is thinking of ideas "to encourage New Zealanders to come and see their own back yards".
"Those are things we're giving active consideration to."
Her remarks were welcomed by Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief Chris Roberts.
"There's agreement we need to support domestic tourism, it's all we have for the time being and we need to be as imaginative as possible, more than a glitzy marketing campaign," he said.
Roberts said domestic tourism had two main drivers; big events and time off.
"And for now we can't have events. We've plenty of evidence that long weekends lead to significant boosts in spending."
He said a long gap existed between Queens Birthday Weekend and Labour Day, and that some type of additional long weekend could be offered as a "reward" to the nation for the successes in combating the Covid-19 pandemic.
He acknowledged, however, that additional time off work could attract pushback from other sectors also trying to recover from the lockdown.
"We would expect the Government to balance these factors up," he said.
"It's not cut and dried, we obviously know it would be appealing to the tourism industry. . . It's good the Government is open to the idea."
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Ellie Watton (born 10 June 1989) is a retired English international field hockey player who played as a forward for England and Great Britain. She made her first international appearance against South Africa on 4 February 2013.
She retired  from international hockey after competing in the 2018 FIH World Cup in London and has now resumed her teaching career, taking up a position at Rugby School in August 2018. She continues to coach and inspire the next generation of young hockey players

Since becoming a full-time athlete she played club hockey at St Albans, Holcombe & Beeston.

Watton grew up in Ashover, Derbyshire and was educated at Highfields School, Matlock and Repton School, Derbyshire. A qualified teacher, she taught and coached hockey at Oakham School until July 2014, and became a full-time athlete, based at Bisham Abbey. She is supported by the National Lottery Fund and sponsored by Osaka Hockey. She has competed for the England and Great Britain women's hockey teams, including the 2014 & 2018 World Cups, 2014 Commonwealth Games, 2014 Champions Trophy, 2015 World League Finals and was a member of the Rio 2016 Gold medal winning squad.

In the final year of her international career, she travelled to Brisbane to compete in the 2018 Commonwealth Games, returning with a Bronze Medal. Her last international appearance was for England in a home World Cup Quarter final - losing 2-0 to the eventual winners, Holland.

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1989 births
Living people
Commonwealth Games silver medallists for England
English female field hockey players
Field hockey players at the 2014 Commonwealth Games
People educated at Repton School
Commonwealth Games medallists in field hockey
Sportspeople from Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Female field hockey forwards
Holcombe Hockey Club players
Beeston Hockey Club players
Women's England Hockey League players
Medallists at the 2014 Commonwealth Games

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Again, I can't thank you enough for taking the time to help me.


This weekend, I will be at the Steampunk Expo & Gothic Con in Chattanooga, TN. Be sure to come down to the Chattanooga Choo-Choo and join us!
I've got today free, as in: no panels.
Signings: You will find me at the Dark Oak Press & Media table. However, I've got a long drive home, so you don't want to wait too long.
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MEET THE BOARD:
Lee Parker, President
Lee has been a Board member for 12 years and is serving as the President. He has served as Chairperson for Wyckoff Day, Billy's Buddies Golf Outing, and the Buddy Walk for special needs children. He also serves on Strategic Planning and several other committees. Lee has been in the restaurant business for several decades and had a 10 year span in the telecom industry. He currently owns 3 Chicas Mexican Kitchen, which he opened in 2002 here in Wyckoff. Lee is a graduate of Villanova University.
Bill Burns and Frank Crotty, Vice President
Bill Burns joined the Board in 2017 and currently serves on both the Finance and Special Needs committees. He remains involved in the Buddy Walk for special needs children and has walked as Chairperson alongside his daughter who has down syndrome. Bill lives with his wife and three children in Ramsey, and works as a Senior Vice President for Morgan Stanley. He graduated from the College of New Jersey with a BS in Accounting before going on the earn the CPA and CFP™ designations.
Frank Crotty is a member of the Strategic Planning Committee and has been associated with the Y for over 30 years, serving two terms as President. He is deeply involved with the Triathlon and Veterans programs. He is a graduate of Holy Cross and Fordham Law School.
Dottie Van Der Horn, Secretary
Dottie serves as Secretary to the Board. She has also worked with the Active Older Adults, and the Ladies Night and Wyckoff Day Committees. Dottie owns and operates Wyckoff Florist & Gifts.
Kevin Cornwell
Kevin Cornwell is a past President of the Board. Kevin is a Certified Financial Planner and a Merrill Lynch Vice President. Previously in investment banking with JP Morgan and predecessor banks, Kevin graduated with a BA from Kenyon college and has an MBA from Syracuse University.
James Dooley
Jim has served on the Board for 21 years. Jim and his wife Kathy, have lived in Wyckoff for 37 years. He has been the Chair of the Y's Fall Classic Annual Golf Tournament.
Carol Krajewski
Carol has served on the Board for 17 years in various capacities including Secretary to the Board and Membership Chair. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia.
Sal Moffa
Sal Moffa chairs the Performing Arts Committee. Sal has been a resident of Wyckoff for over 20 years, and along with his wife Sue and three daughters, have been members of the YMCA since coming to town. Sal is currently employed as a management consultant by Plante Moran, PLLC, a certified public accounting, wealth management, consulting and business advisory firm. Sal graduated from Muhlenberg College with a BA in Accounting and Business Administration.
John is Chair of the Membership Committee. He received his BS from Rutgers and MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson and served in the Army National Guard. John began his career with AT&T Western Electric and later moved to Prentice Hall/Pearson, retiring as VP of Networking Technologies in 2011. He served as President of the NJ Chapter of The Association of Image and Information Management. John and his wife, Bev, have three daughters and four grandchildren and reside in Waldwick.
Gina Nerlino
Gina has been a Board member for 7 years. Gina serves on the Strategic Planning Committee and plays a key role in the organization of the Y's Annual Ladies Tennis Outing. Gina is a former Partner/Account Director of J. Walter Thompson Co., New York. She graduated St. Lawrence University.
Larry Peterson
Larry joined the Board in 2014. A retired Marine Lt. Col and Vietnam Veteran, Larry also held the position of Senior Product Manager at ITT Corporation and later as the Principal of LP Associates. Larry currently serves on the Active Older Adult Advisory Board and the Veterans Committee. He received a BA from Saint Mary's College, and an MS from the George Washington University.
Ron Zier
Ron has been a volunteer at the Y for over 20 years, serving two terms as President. As a member of the Strategic Planning Committee, Ron offers invaluable assistance in formulating the Y's long range plan. Ron is a retired corporate officer of a Fortune 50 Company. Ron is a graduate of Notre Dame.
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Home A closer look at Cité de la Gastronomie…
A closer look at Cité de la Gastronomie…
1,750m² of exhibition space showcasing the French art of "good eating" and "good drinking" in all its colourful diversity. A wide array of media brings it all to life, including texts, videos, photos, theatre, interactive animations and giant decorations, arranged across three complementary areas. Along with the permanent exhibitions, there is a temporary exhibition "C'est pas du gâteau, les secrets de la pâtisserie française" (Not easy as pie: The secrets of French baking).
3 permanent exhibitions and 1 temporary exhibition
Adult Price: €9 / Child price: €5 (other options available)
ALL ABOUT THE MAJOR EXHIBITIONS
The Centre for the Interpretation of Architecture and Heritage is an exhibition space that presents the myriad faces of Dijon through history to the present day. Featuring models, digital appliances, videos, graphic media and fun discovery programs, this fascinating exhibition is suited to all, from the finest connoisseurs of local history to visitors with a passing interest.
Entry and permanent exhibition free of charge
Tickets available at the Cité reception area
There is a Tourist Office reception desk at the 1204 entrance
Village Gastronomique (Food Village)
Featuring food shops, immersive experiences, a gourmet bookshop and Experiential Cuisine, the Village Gastronomique sets the table for those who have a penchant for good food.
There are eight shops devoted to French crafts (coffee, patisserie, chocolate, cheese, butcher's, delicatessen meats, mustard, tableware, etc.) as well as a culinary bookshop. The Village was lovingly created as a joint enterprise involving producers, artisans, breeders, and farmers from all over France, each keen to bring their own contribution to this unique adventure.
Cuisine Expérientielle (Experiential Kitchen), meanwhile, is a lively place that brings cooking back to its roots as a sociable, popular art. The aim is to promote the best of gastronomy while educating young and old alike. Enjoy culinary shows; cook-offs between guest chefs; masterclasses; cooking, pastry or mixology workshops; ephemeral dinners; or even barbecue classes on the rooftop terrace, to list but a few activities! This unique, modular kitchen can also be closed off for private events.
ALL ABOUT THE GASTRONOMIC VILLAGE
The Cave de la Cité (Cité Wine Cellar)
The Cave de la Cité, at the centre of the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin de Dijon, boasts 3,000 different wines from around the world, of which 250 are served by the glass, including fine wines, to offer you an unforgettable, personalised experience of wine-tasting. A unique way to discover the wines of Burgundy that are part and parcel of French gastronomy; all proudly showcased by the Cave de la Cité.
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Chapelle des Climats (Chapel of Climates)
This large chapel has a strikingly elegant façade and partly occupies what was once the former hospital's sick room, built around 1504. A decision was taken in 1842 to convert it into a place of worship that would meet the hospital's needs. The existing façade, featuring a composition of a group representing Charity, was raised and topped with a bell gable. The interior is just as impressive, with its vast spaces and colourful decoration. The chapel now hosts the exhibition "La Chapelle des Climats et des Terroirs" (The Chapel of Climates and Regional Products), which uses immersive projections, testimonies, and interactive devices to take visitors on a journey through the climates of Burgundy's vineyards and the rich gastronomic heritage of the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region.
Entry included in ticket for paying exhibitions
all about the chapelle des climats
Chapelle Sainte-Croix (Holy Cross Chapel)
A true architectural gem and the only remaining building of the medieval hospital, the Chapelle Sainte-Croix de Jérusalem was built in 1459 and is open to visitors. Once the hospital's cemetery chapel, it displays a set of works that reflect its funerary purpose. Visitors can now enjoy its beauty to the sound of music, with an original repertoire paying tribute to the masses that graced its walls for so long.
Entry free of charge
all aout chapelle sainte-croix de jérusalem
Table des Climats (Table of Climates)
Table des Climats offers you the "Vinostromique" restaurant, at the heart of Dijon's International City of Gastronomy and Wine (Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin de Dijon). With talented young chef Kevin Julien at the helm, under the culinary direction of 3-star Michelin chef Éric Pras of Maison Lameloise, you're in for an unforgettable experience. Discover Wine-Food pairings, instead of Food-Wine pairings!
Comptoir de la Cité (Cité Counter)
Located at the entrance to the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin de Dijon, Comptoir de la Cité welcomes you in for a tasting session in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Arranged around the Chef's large counter, this glassed-in space opens onto the Unesco esplanade, acting as a gateway between the Cité and the city of Dijon.
Bamagotchi
In the immediate vicinity of the Pathé – Dijon cinema, the Bamagotchi is a new type of dining bar. Played out across a variety of spaces, including a 100m2 terrace and a rooftop area with a glass roof, it reinvents its atmospheres throughout the day for you to enjoy yourself in good company.
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Ecole Ferrandi (Ferrandi School)
The French school of culinary arts and hospitality management, FERRANDI Paris, has opened a branch in Dijon. Already established in Paris, Saint-Gratien, Bordeaux and Rennes, the school now offers training courses in cooking and bakery at the heart of Burgundy. Whether you're an amateur chef, an aspiring creator, or a seasoned professional, you now have the opportunity to exercise your passion under the guidance of top chefs.
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Pathé Cinema
Located at the heart of the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin, the Pathé Dijon cinema is a first-class modern cinema offering cutting-edge projection and sound equipment, exceptional comfort, and a high standard of services. Open 7 days a week throughout the year, it adds to the buzz of the Cité, both in the daytime and in the evening.
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And there's a whole lot more…
The Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin de Dijon is a whole world of experiences, offering you all kinds of adventures and taste sensations that vary from week to week.
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After the excellent performances of the Denon Ceol N8 amplifier, we couldn't resist testing its alter-ego, the Marantz M-CR610. Are the two amplifiers really identical' Or has the Marantz Melody M-CR610 been developed differently and therefore has its own sound aesthetics? Let's find out.
Who is this amplifier aimed at?
It's aimed at those who want a compact, high-performance hi-fi mini-stereo, which can read Audio CDs as well as MP3 and HD audio files from a USB drive or via the local network. A device which also allows you to listen to FM, digital terrestrial (DAB) or Internet radio stations, as well as music stored on an iPhone, iPod or iPad via the USB port, AirPlay or any Android smartphone and tablet. All of this with the maximum comfort, with or without wires and with a sound worthy of large-scale electronics. You think its impossible? Well, you'll see that it's nothing short of a miracle.
We note a minor difference in output power, with 5 Watts less per channel for the Marantz M-CR610 and 60 Watts per channel at 1 kHz (with a high distortion rate). Real power is established at approximately 2×40 W at 8 Ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with a hi-fi distortion of 0.07 %. This, as we'll see later on, is more than enough even with floor-standing speakers.
The design is slightly different, despite its similar dimensions. The front panel of the Marantz M-CR610 has two ?cheeks?, characteristic features of the Marantz design ? rounded side edges, as well as a central power button. The CD player is also located in a high-up position. The back panel reveals other differences, which are to the Marantz M-CR610 amplifier's advantage, such as a compatible FM and DAB+ aerial socket to listen to terrestrial digital radio for example. There's also a double pair of speaker terminals, in order to connect and use two pairs of speakers separately or simultaneously.
A second USB port is also featured, in order to connect a hard drive for example (FAT/FAT32). We also note the presence of a stereo pre-out output in addition to the subwoofer output, which is practical if you want to use power blocks.
The Marantz M-CR610 amplifier has a superior quality finish with a shinier gloss lacquer. The mirror effect is impressive. For functional purposes, there is no real difference between the Marantz M-CR610 and the Denon Ceol N8, which both share the same accessories, namely a remote control and a control application for iOS or Android.
Very good packaging for the Marantz M-CR610 amplifier, which is particularly easy to remove and unpack. As well as the power cable, Marantz also supplies a coaxial aerial cable.
We tested the Marantz M-CR610 amplifier with different speakers, namely Q Acoustics 2050i and Klipsch RB-51 and with AudioQuest Rocket 88 speaker cables, AudioQuest NRG-1.5 power cable and an optical Toslink cable, the AudioQuest Vodka. Nothing but excellent cables and reference speakers in relation to the price of this AV receiver. The sources we used were our NAS with DLNA server and CD and HD quality FLAC files, as well as a few audio CDs. We also watched some films, using a Mede8er MEDX6003D multimedia player.
It's really just child's play, as you might expect. Settings rely on the network configuration, which is compulsory for using AirPlay and DLNA modes as well as listening to Internet radio and Spotify. We initially connected the Marantz M-CR610 amplifier to our WiFi router, via the quick configuration menu. Even though it was faster using the WPS automatic connection mode, we typed in our WiFi password with the remote control.
Everything worked perfectly. The reaction time of the Marantz M-CR610 was, however, shorter with Ethernet than with WiFi, we therefore chose a cable connection. Once again, we had to use the quick configuration menu, which only took a minute. We then carried out a firmware update, which like the Denon Ceol N8, takes 15 minutes.
The Marantz M-CR610 will delight even the most technophile-minded user, given that it has a settings web server, which can be accessed from any Internet browser. This contains mainly the network settings. Please note that you don't have to look at this unless you really want to split hairs.
This is a carbon copy of the Denon Remote App, apart from the graphic layout. The Marantz Control App is very easy to use. It allows you to select different entries, create playlists and edit favourites (which can be FM, digital and Internet radio stations or even shared audio files on the local network). Please note that you need to activate the network control using the remote control in order to switch on the Marantz M-CR10 with the iOS application or Android. You can use the remote control and mobile control application simultaneously.
Unlike the Denon Ceol N8 amplifier, the Marantz M-CR610 doesn't include an Apple dock. This doesn't really pose a problem as Apple devices gain in communicating with the M-CR610 via a WiFi network and the AirPlay protocol. Any iPhone, iPod touch or iPad connected to the local network can instantly send (stream) music (files in the memory, Youtube apps, Deezer, etc.) to the Marantz M-CR610 amplifier, which immediately starts playing. You just need to click the AirPlay icon on any audio player or iOS video and select the Marantz amplifier. If it is switched off, it will automatically switch on. The iPhone/iPod touch/iPad controls the volume too. The amplifier's LCD screen displays information relating to the file being played. The Marantz M-CR610 application for iOS lets you control the amplifier. It is possible to connect an iDevice to the USB port on the front panel to charge it.
A long click on an icon allows you to replace it – other sources, tone adjustment, wake-up call, alarm, etc.
You can connect an Android smartphone to the USB port on the front panel (or to the one located on the back) of the Marantz M-CR610, which is recognised as a USB drive. The remote control and LCD screen are used for navigation purposes. Many different file formats can be read, namely MP3, WMA, M4A, ALAC, WAV or FLAC measuring up to 24 bits and 192 kHz. Please note that the playing of WAV and FLAC files is gapless, meaning there is no silent pause between tracks, which is ideal when listening to concerts. The Marantz Control App offers the same functions when using iOS. On the other hand, it's impossible to stream files present in the memory of the Android device using the Marantz application. In order to be able to do this, you must use a third-party application, such as the BubbleUPnP. We did this and playing files didn't pose a problem. The FLAC HD files were streamed without any difficulty.
The LCD display is of excellent quality and big enough to be read from the listening point (2.5 m in our case). The different menus are well laid out. Tone control can be accessed quickly and it offers a Bass Boost mode, as well as correction on a 20 dB range (-10/+10, per increment of 2 dB) on 100 Hz frequencies (bass) and 10 kHz (treble). We added an additional 2 to 4 dB for home cinema listening with the Klipsch RB-51, whose sound is not as full this range as we might have liked.
The CD drawer is silent and opens quickly. Each disk is recognised almost instantly. The number of tracks is displayed, as well as the duration of each track. What is regrettable is that, despite the Internet connection, album titles and songs cannot be retrieved and stored. Audio performances comply with other sources, but we'll come back to this later.
The Marantz M-CR610 features two USB ports (compared to just one for the Denon Ceol N8), which allows a hard drive USB to be connected. Only FAT and FAT32 partitions are supported. There's no point in connecting an NTFS disk as it will not be received. The indexing of our USB test drive's contents was very fast (a few seconds). Song titles are displayed on one line with possible scrolling if the name is too long. Play, pause and changing tracks are all instantaneous.
This is convenient for connecting an HD television. This is what we did, using an AudioQuest Vodka optical cable, which although it is costly, is highly superior to a basic cable with more expansive and soft listening with smooth treble. Please note that only PCM stereo signals are supported in inputs. It is highly recommended to set your television to re-format potential Dolby or DTS stream (all recent televisions do it).
The Marantz M-CR610 features two of these, which are very practical for connecting additional sources, such as a Bluetooth receiver for example.
If the Denon Ceol N8 amplifier offered short wave (AM) reception, Marantz has decided to give it a miss and we're not complaining. The FM tuner has satisfied us completely, just like the DAB but the proximity of an FM/DAB relay doesn't allow us to say if these tuners are very sensitive. The wire aerial supplied was adequate for perfect reception.
The Marantz M-CR610 supports the vTuner protocol. Internet radio search is carried out by country or by genre. This is a simple operation with the remote control, but it's even more convenient with the Marantz Control App, which allows textual research to be conducted. The creation of a favourites menu is a piece of cake. It's worth noting that access to the created favourites is very fast, regardless of the source currently being played. The remote control is well laid out. The number of radio stations is in the thousands and all the major stations are present.
We didn't test the Spotify connection, as we didn't have a personal Premium account. Marantz did, however, confirm that user lists are accessible via the remote control and LCD screen, as well as via the Marantz Control App. This is convenient for Android users. Those who have an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad can use the official Spotify application and listen to music via AirPlay.
This is where things sometimes get complicated but not with the Marantz M-CR610 amplifier which is just as good as the Denon Ceol N8. Whether using the remote control or Marantz Control App, access to the list of DLNA servers present on the local network is instantaneous. We used the DLNA server from our Synology NAS, but it is possible to access music shared by smartphones (Samsung especially) or computers (Mac/PC) on which there is an active UPnP/DLNA (Serviio, PS3 Media Server, Foobar2000 with optional UPnP plugin, etc.). Most Internet servers use this music-sharing service on USB drives or their internal hard drive. The Marantz M-CR610 amplifier reads the most current CD (16 bits / 44.1 kHz) to HD (24 bits / 192 kHz) quality formats.
Let's start by saying that this Marantz M-CR610 amplifier doesn't sound completely like the Denon Ceol N8. High frequencies are smoother. When you compare the two, you notice that the Denon Ceol N8 has a slight bump in the medium, which adds presence and depth to the sound stage. The Marantz M-CR610 is smoother and soft and is quite similar in medium and treble to what the NuForce DDA-100 offers.
Listening is remarkably solid and clear. Such strength and dynamics in bass frequency delivery! Rising times are very short and the Marantz M-CR610 can play it just right. The crash of the timpani on Take Five by Dave Brubeck invite you to turn up the volume more and more. Our little Klipsch RB-51 really came alive like never before with remarkable ease. Similarly with the Q Acoustics 2050i tower speakers, whose bass thunders on Moonlight on Spring River by Zaho Cong (Dali CD vol 3).
The sound localization is extraordinary with delightful lateralisation (well-centred voices). Listening is full of little details, which are all well integrated into the audio message. Listening is coherent, lively (but not aggressive), refreshing and always engaging.
We listened to different types of music (pop, jazz, classical) and the results consistently impressed us ? just like the Denon Ceol N8. Even Internet radio stations, streamed in MP3, are perfectly coherent. AS WE listened to films and series, we noticed the miracles achieved by this mini amplifier. No jumble with the terrible DTS track of Pacific Rim ? the upper bass is well articulated and the infra-bass totally credible. The introduction to an episode of Breaking Bad and the track Bonfire by Knife Party is simply breathtaking.
We were in no doubt but we just wanted to check anyway ? the Marantz M-CR610 is just as good if not better than the Denon Ceol N8 thanks to its smoother medium and treble ranges, which are much better integrated. Few hi-fi or home cinema amplifiers for under 1000 euros can boast such listening pleasure as this Marantz M-CR610 with its solid, controlled bass. It proves to be an essential hi-fi and home cinema stereo solution. There is no compact speaker which could not be paired up with M-CR610. As for floor-standing speakers, we checked that a pair of 16 cm drivers in a bass-reflex enclosure wouldn't affect the amplifier's output stage. We highly recommend this Marantz M-CR610 amplifier which has become our reference model for listening in living rooms measuring between 15 and 25 m².


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Covid-19: Brazil reduces to zero import tariffs for syringes and needles
Britain trying to contain the coronavirus Brazil variant from reaching UK
Thursday, January 14th 2021 - 08:44 UTC
"We are concerned about the new Brazilian variant ... and we're taking steps [to protect the country] (...) in respect of the Brazilian variant," Johnson said
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Wednesday the government was looking at ways to stop a variant of the novel coronavirus found in Brazil from entering Britain.
On Sunday Japan's health ministry said it had detected a new strain of COVID-19 in four travelers from Brazil's Amazonas state which featured 12 mutations, including one also found in highly infections variants discovered in Britain and South Africa.
"We are concerned about the new Brazilian variant ... and we're taking steps (to protect the country) ... in respect of the Brazilian variant," Johnson told a parliamentary committee.
"I think it's fair to say that there are lots of questions we still have about that variant."
Patrick Vallance, the UK's chief scientific adviser, said the Brazilian mutation did appear to have some of the features of the other coronavirus variants.
"What we're seeing is that mutations are cropping up across the world which are quite similar in terms of the changes," he told ITV's "Peston" show, saying the Brazilian strain appeared to have similarities to the South African one.
He said there was no evidence any of the new variants made the disease more severe.
"The changes that we're seeing with the variants are largely around increased transmission; it makes it easier to get it from one person to another, it makes it easier therefore to catch," he said.
He said there was no evidence vaccines would be ineffective against the strain which has fuelled a surge in infections in Britain, but they did not know for sure if that would be the case with the South African or Brazilian strain.
"There's a bit more of a risk that this might make a change to the way the immune system recognizes it, but we don't know," he said.
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We've received a letter from a Mrs W of Hull, who was making a sad journey to attend a funeral service.
Mrs W writes that she was travelling to the crematorium on Chanterlands Avenue on our new Service 23, and hadn't used this particular bus before.
"At the Interchange the driver was unable to get into the correct "slot", so came looking for his passengers," she writes. "This was the first time I had made this journey, so was unsure of the stop I needed. Without being asked, the driver told me when it was time for me to get off the bus, [where the pedestrian entrance to the crematorium was], and gave me full details of where to catch a return bus when the service was over.
This was extremely thoughtful and considerate of him, and I would like to pass on my appreciation of his kindness."


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        at org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.lib.map.WrappedMapper$Context.write(WrappedMapper.java:112)
        at org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.Mapper.map(Mapper.java:125)
        at org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.Mapper.run(Mapper.java:146)
        at org.apache.hadoop.mapred.MapTask.runNewMapper(MapTask.java:787)
        at org.apache.hadoop.mapred.MapTask.run(MapTask.java:341)
        at org.apache.hadoop.mapred.LocalJobRunner$Job$MapTaskRunnable.run(LocalJobRunner.java:270)
        at java.util.concurrent.Executors$RunnableAdapter.call(Executors.java:511)
        at java.util.concurrent.FutureTask.run(FutureTask.java:266)
        at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:1142)
        at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:617)
        at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:745)
    17/06/08 19:12:10 INFO mapreduce.Job: Job job_local815278758_0001 running in uber mode : false
    17/06/08 19:12:10 INFO mapreduce.Job:  map 0% reduce 0%
    17/06/08 19:12:10 INFO mapreduce.Job: Job job_local815278758_0001 failed with state FAILED due to: NA
    17/06/08 19:12:10 INFO mapreduce.Job: Counters: 0

//Mapper class

import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.StringTokenizer;
import org.apache.hadoop.io.LongWritable;
import org.apache.hadoop.io.Text;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.Mapper;

public class WordCountMapper extends
        Mapper<Object, Object, Object, Object> {
    private Text word = new Text();
    private final static LongWritable one = new LongWritable(1);

    protected void map(LongWritable key, Text value, Context context)
            throws IOException, InterruptedException {
        String line = value.toString();
        StringTokenizer tokenizer = new StringTokenizer(line);
        while (tokenizer.hasMoreTokens()) {
            word.set(tokenizer.nextToken());
            context.progress();
            context.write(word, one);
        }
    }
}

//Reducer class
package com.amal.pdf;

import java.io.IOException;

import org.apache.hadoop.io.LongWritable;
import org.apache.hadoop.io.Text;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.Reducer;

public class WordCountReducer extends
        Reducer<Object, Object, Object, Object> {
    protected void reduce(Text key, Iterable<LongWritable> values,
            Context context) throws IOException, InterruptedException {
        int sum = 0;
        for (LongWritable value : values) {
            sum += value.get();

        }
        context.write(key, new LongWritable(sum));
    }
}

//PDF record Reader class

import java.io.IOException;
import org.apache.hadoop.conf.Configuration;
import org.apache.hadoop.fs.FSDataInputStream;
import org.apache.hadoop.fs.FileSystem;
import org.apache.hadoop.fs.Path;
import org.apache.hadoop.io.LongWritable;
import org.apache.hadoop.io.Text;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.InputSplit;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.RecordReader;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.TaskAttemptContext;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.lib.input.FileSplit;
import org.apache.pdfbox.pdmodel.PDDocument;
import org.apache.pdfbox.util.PDFTextStripper;

public class PdfRecordReader extends RecordReader<Object, Object> {

    private String[] lines = null;
    private LongWritable key = null;
    private Text value = null;

    @Override

    public void initialize(InputSplit genericSplit, TaskAttemptContext context)
            throws IOException, InterruptedException {

        FileSplit split = (FileSplit) genericSplit;
        Configuration job = context.getConfiguration();
        final Path file = split.getPath();

        /*
         * The below code contains the logic for opening the file and seek to
         * the start of the split. Here we are applying the Pdf Parsing logic
         */

        FileSystem fs = file.getFileSystem(job);

        FSDataInputStream fileIn = fs.open(split.getPath());
        PDDocument pdf = null;
        String parsedText = null;
        PDFTextStripper stripper;
        pdf = PDDocument.load(fileIn);
        stripper = new PDFTextStripper();
    //getting exception because of this line
        parsedText = stripper.getText(pdf);
        this.lines = parsedText.split("\n");    }

    @Override
    public boolean nextKeyValue() throws IOException, InterruptedException {

        if (key == null) {

            key = new LongWritable();
            key.set(1);
            value = new Text();
            value.set(lines[0]);
        } else {

            int temp = (int) key.get();
            if (temp < (lines.length - 1)) {
                int count = (int) key.get();
                value = new Text();
                value.set(lines[count]);
                count = count + 1;
                key = new LongWritable(count);
            } else {
                return false;
            }

        }
        if (key == null || value == null) {
            return false;
        } else {
            return true;
        }
    }

    @Override
    public LongWritable getCurrentKey() throws IOException,
            InterruptedException {

        return key;
    }

    @Override
    public Text getCurrentValue() throws IOException, InterruptedException {

        return value;
    }

    @Override
    public float getProgress() throws IOException, InterruptedException {

        return 0;
    }

    @Override
    public void close() throws IOException {

    }

}

//One more thing can anyone help to create runnable jar, configuration is not //showing inside eclipse because main is for hadoop environment.

A: The error on your console says:
Caused by: java.io.IOException:
Type mismatch in key from map: expected org.apache.hadoop.io.Text, received org.apache.hadoop.io.LongWritable

That means that the key-value pair you are providing to your mapper doesn't match it's definition.
Your mapper class should look something like this:
public class WordCountMapper extends Mapper<LongWritable, Text, Text, IntWritable> {
        private Text word = new Text();
        private final static IntWritable one = new IntWritable(1);
        protected void map(LongWritable key, Text value, Context context)
             throws IOException, InterruptedException {
        String line = value.toString();
        StringTokenizer tokenizer = new StringTokenizer(line);
        while (tokenizer.hasMoreTokens()) {
            word.set(tokenizer.nextToken());
            context.progress();
            context.write(word, one);
         }
    }
}

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Playing regular 50NL 6-max on MG. HERO is BB with T T , 106.5BBs effective. CO - another of those good/laggy mpn regulars, MP - unknown-fishy dude.
3bet good. Flop cbet good.
Your fold to raise is too tight in a GTO perspective (if we cbet those AK/AQ, KQs, etc) and probably too tight in a practical perspective. Thing is you lose to not many combos (#3 99, and some non-full combos of 33-44, some JJ) and pot is already quite big/SPR low. We should just jam and that's it. We lose to some combos, we flip vs some FDs, we crush 9x sometimes, and we are quite happy when villain folds some random OCs (protection is relevant here).
He might have some JJ+, he might have some bluffs, he might have some weird raises like 77/A5, and he will have some FDs.
You can only fold if you eliminate all parts of the range besides the first, which is not possible. Folding is really bad. Jam is standard, call is not great but certainly not terrible, and fold is just terrible.


TPP will be in the Garden Room at Clare College, Cambridge, between 7pm and 10pm on Tuesday 9th October.
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Adam's Policy Summit Picks
Today's post is by FMC Policy Consultant Adam Holofcener
The 2011 Future of Music Policy Summit is here! (Well, almost… Oct. 3-4 is right around the corner.) Last year, I laughed too loud, and too lovingly, during T Bone Burnett's interview with Greg Kot. The goal for this year is keeping it under control, but how can I do that with such fun stuff on deck? As a policy consultant for FMC, here are a couple panels that I don't want to miss:
Data Without Borders
We all know how easy it is to find music that we like on the internet. However, sometimes it is more difficult to find the people behind the music (no, not like a VH1 special). I mean like the people that you would want to contact if you were interested in licensing a song, say, for your Saturn car commercial. And, as a musician you want people to be able to find you, or whomever manages the rights associated with your music, because such licenses could mean a major payday. Creating a database that identifies music with the parties that manage musician's rights sounds like a great idea that everyone wants, and, for the most part, it is. But, creating such a global registry is easier said than done. This panel should delve into what it might take to have players on a domestic and international level hammer out the logistics of such a potentially beneficial system.
Getting Cozy with Blanket Licensing
As a law student, I am used to wading through the bog of copyrights, licensing and digital technologies, but don't ask me about the future of blanket licenses. This panel will dive into that fascinating — and timely — topic. One of the clear advantages to blanket licenses is that broadcasters and music services can have access large catalogs of music while only having to deal with a minimum of outside entities, such as a performing rights organization. Yet there are questions about how blanket licenses should work in the digital age, where tracking plays and delivering catalog is relatively easy. This panel will touch on this and other aspects of current arrangements while pondering what the licensing landscape may look in the future.
Be sure to check out the full schedule for all the exciting panels and presentations.
Just a reminder: online registration closes Friday, Sept. 30, at noon. We'd love to see you in DC, so reserve your spot now! If you can't make it, be sure to RSVP for the live webcast.
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With that conversation, here's Kyle Swenson today talking about a new report that places Cleveland's post-recession recovery at the bottom of the national heap.
It's unhealthy to let this conversation slip into the gutter every time a new hotel opens downtown. Cleveland needs a real economic renaissance.


No other magazine brings you more inspirational designs that are perfectly suited to fit so many styles and skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned crocheter, these patterns will help you improve your crochet skills! Don't miss out on the best tips, tricks and helpful techniques.


Holding off from adopting a BYOD policy is an uphill battle. In the past five years alone, we've seen a number of significant shifts in technology and workplace culture. With these new changes come new security risks, so how do we address them?
Privacy is something that every organization needs to take seriously. When customers and clients trust an organization with their private information, that trust needs to be respected. As with healthcare, the insurance industry needs to adhere to significant regulation.
It doesn't take a ninja to know that Simple Network Management Protocol allows administrators to monitor network-attached devices. That said, you might actually need to be a ninja to enable and configure SNMP on Windows, Linux/Unix, Cisco, and ESXi.


First of all M and I haven't finished going through the challenge submissions. Something always comes up but we will! Hopefully tonight!! The same with the messiest room. I got to take a picture of my currently messy area.
My post for today is another scrap page. Did this while Jovie was working on some tummy and roll over time. She likes her tummy time better and she actually rolled over from back to tummy — then she's stuck. We'll keep working on it! For this page I used some Studio Calico stuff from 2008. It's basically Sassafrass goodies that I trimmed out.
I think Jovie's thinking: Uhm, mom? Sister MIGHT mush me. Please come get me. Pleeeeease.
What Do You Do With Your Ex's Engagement Photo?
Love love love the layout.. Love the colors, and everything else..!!! And your girls look gorgeous in that pic.. You caught such a beautiful moment on camera.. Cute.. :) God bless them..
What a cute layout and a sweet picture! We have the SAME couch!!
Love this layout...oh my, great idea to cut out the bits and pieces of the sassafras paper, how delightful! Love the colors and you used just the right amount of it in the corners so that the emphasis is still on the pretty photos! Love the sisters together, SWEET!
What a SWEET photo of the girls!! Love your layout too, all those cut-outs are amazing!
Beautiful layout and what an adorable picture!!!
What a fantastic layout! I know I keep saying this but those girls of yours are gorgeous!
Okay, i know that you know that i'd love your layout...check out that sassy goodness...oy...and the pic of the girls...a-stinkin-a-dorable!


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Penny Dale
Penny Dale was born in Abbey Road near The Beatles' Studio, but grew up in Ottery St Mary. Her first school was so small that all the children were in one classroom, and even that wasn't full. She drew and made things all the time and her dad showed her how to use a hammer properly, something she's still proud of. She made plasticine models of everything she could think of. When Penny was very small, she found her parents' folios from a time when they both went to life drawing classes in London. She remembers being immensely impressed by their drawing, and even though she was very young, she knew she wanted to draw like that one day. At her junior school she was encouraged to draw pictures to complement written work, and this she loved, though this was not encouraged later on at secondary school, which she found disappointing. However, she still managed to illustrate work in some subjects, like Science (lively diagrams), Geography (coloured-in maps) and even made a lift-the-flap Norman Castle in History.
Penny took a Foundation Course at Bristol, then took a gap year to work with the Arts Workshop in Bath, making props and costumes, acting, and counting the takings on foreign tours. Later she did a Fine Art Degree at Exeter, where she met her husband Bryan. After college she began working for a time at the Northcott Theatre, designing and making costumes and props again, before she and her husband moved to Northumberland to work on renewable energy projects and graphic design. Their daughter Sarah was born in Hexham, and a friendship developed with an artist she met at childbirth classes, which led to shared daughter-minding, making time for painting, drawing and print making. A year later Penny moved down to South Wales, where Bryan took up a lecturing post in design. It was there that she started to write and illustrate children's books.
As an artist
Penny is one of the UK's leading illustrators of children's books. Her books have met with great success: Bet You Can't and Once There Were Giants were included in the UK SATS booklist for many years. Wake Up Mr B! was commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal 1988. Rosie's Babies (written by Martin Waddell) won the Best Book for Babies award and was also shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1990. Night Night Cuddly Bear (also written by Martin Waddell) and Ten in the Bed both won the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Award in 2001 and 2002 respectively. Jamie and Angus (written by Anne Fine) won the Boston Globe Horn Book Award 2003. Penny has sold over three million books worldwide and has been published in over twenty languages. Her most recent work includes The Boy on the Bus, Princess, Fair, as well as and Jamie and Angus Forever. Find out more about Penny by visiting her wesbite, www.pennydale.co.uk.
Things you didn't know about Penny Dale
Penny grew up in the country and all her neighbours were boys, so she grew up playing football (always in goal and hopeless), cricket, climbing and soldiers.
When growing up, she loved making things and drawing, especially dancers, castles and princesses as a refreshing change from all that time playing with boys.
She loves swimming, although she can't do proper underwater breathing, and she likes to secretly race other swimmers.
Her happiest day was when her beautiful daughter was born.
She loves growing vegetables in the garden, particularly that time of the year in midsummer when they seem to double in size overnight.
She is addicted to making soup. Her dad showed her when she was little. She makes some most days, often with whatever has grown in the night.
She finds getting started, especially on writing, very difficult, and she's easily distracted - particularly by the two previous points!
Quite a few of Penny's family call her Peapod (again in reference to her love of growing vegetables).
She enjoys mimicking animal and bird sounds, also musical instruments, especially high bugles and jazz trumpets.
Her favourite illustrator is E. H. Shepherd, especially his drawings for Winnie the Pooh.
Website links:
Penny's website
Penny's prints


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Q: I am a 33 years old male having problems while urinating. It takes me at least 2-3 minutes to start urinating and at times I experience groin pain. What does this indicate?
A:Your symptoms seem to be related with probably with your holding urine for a long time. If the bladder is full than it is usual to suffer pain and take longer to pass urine. If you are concerned about your problem you could see a urologist and confirm that you have no problem.


Happy autumn everyone! I hope your fall is going wonderfully. The weather and colors could not be nicer here in Minnesota. We've been enjoying the cool weather and glorious sunshine. It makes me want to either go out for a walk or curl up at home with a good book and a cup of tea. But Halloween is approaching, and my home is lacking in cute holiday decor. Since Halloween is less than two weeks away, I need something fun and quick to decorate with. A couple years ago I made adorable 4th of July mini shades, so this Halloween I decided to make three different mini shades for sting lights.
Paint, hot glue, and a bit of spooky inspiration transform simple plastic cups into darling Halloween decor. Simple to make, these mini shades bring a delightful treat to normal string lights. This is a great project to do with your kids. You can fill the string lights with one kind or all three shades for a wickedly cute addition to your Halloween decor.
Hello there! How are you? I'm doing well. Memorial Day was a great time to relax and enjoy the day. Now summer is officially right around the corner. The next holiday that is just around the corner is Father's Day. With a little over two weeks until Father's Day, right now is a great time to order gifts online to make sure they get there in time. Then the only problem is deciding what to get the fathers on your list.
This week I've got some great ideas for Father's Day gifts to give those wonderful men in your life. Whether they are a golfer, car enthusiast, or geek, you are sure to find something each of them will love. All of these items are available at HeartlandAmerica.com right now. So find the perfect gift and place your order before it's gone.
First are some great gifts for the fathers who love to unwind at the golf course.


Life As We Knew It was such a great book. I never did finish that series, but I still think about that book sometimes! My post for today is Old School Kidlit Favorites Through the Decades.
The Road was such an amazing book. It was one of my favorites the year I read it. I haven't yet read any of the other books you mention, although there a few I would like to read eventually. Particularly The Double Bind and The Secret History. Thank you for sharing!
I've only read one book from your list, "The Road," and I had mixed feelings about it. I definitely want to read "The Secret History" and something by Ann Patchett, though!
It's funny, my blog has changed a lot over the years as well. I used to write more about everyday stuff -- the hike we took, the cake I baked -- plus knitting and books and fashion (I used to do this thing called What I Wore Wednesday which required lots of outfit photos). Now it's MUCH more book-centric, and I kind of want to get back to a more broad range of topics!


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Home News Former UN Chief Boutros-Ghali Arrives
Former UN Chief Boutros-Ghali Arrives
Kay Johnson
Former UN secretary-general Boutros Boutros-Ghali arrived in Phnom Penh on Friday for a five-day visit as chief of the Inter-national Francophone Organiza-tion.
Boutros-Ghali, who was head of the UN when it decided to embark on a nearly $2 billion mission in Cambodia, was to meet with acting Head of State Prince Norodom Ranariddh on Friday afternoon.
He is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Hun Sen and CPP President Chea Sim later in his visit.
"I just want to say how happy I am to be again in Phnom Penh, to find the results of the reconstruction of the country," he told reporters on arrival at Pochentong Airport.
Boutros-Ghali, who was re-placed as UN secretary-general by Kofi Annan in 1996, was named head of the francophone group last year. Cambodia is the third stop on his tour of former French colonies in Southeast Asia.
During Boutros-Ghali's UN term, the international body decided to set up the UN Transitional Authority in Cambodia, a 20,000-strong peacekeeping and administrative force designed to bolster the 1991 Paris Peace Accords and set up the 1993 elections.
Untac was one of the most expensive and involved UN operations ever, designed to end more than a decade of civil war between the Hanoi-backed government in Phnom Penh and a coalition of nationalist armies including Funcinpec and the Khmer Rouge.
Boutros-Ghali had no comment Friday on whether he considers Untac a success, but he did praise the recent formation of a new CPP-Funcinpec coaltion government following months of post-election deadlock and political uncertainty.
"I am happy to find that there is now a new reconciliation between the different leaders of the country, and I hope to be able through the International Organization of the Francophones to offer more cooperation."
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Shouldn't you be ahead of that? Beyond that already?
Aren't you severely mindful in your breakaway teenage years? Look what happened then.
I suggest that you try to attain the daily goal of a child at play.
Lost in whatever it is you are doing. It should be what you want.
Despair, thoughtfulness is time spent in distraction, the past or the future.
Focus is a high minded, nourished mind.
But for the most part you will be the reflection of your child at play.
Try not to burn yourself out.
You know what a wave looks like. Ebb and flow.
Wind on sand, on clouds on desserts, up hill struggles, falling down, sinking.
Dips, troughs. Down down down. Toward death. Don't despair, put on a brave face. Suppress, hide valiantly, forget, be at peace, enjoy the downward journey, the good of day to day is more enjoyable that way. Smile at the ease of your descent. In your old age you may embrace a different philosophy. Cope how you wish. I hope your eyes sparkle like they do now. Bright eyed. A switched on brain. "lit up". We all know what that means, vaguely.
Bright eyes, bright mind. Sharp. Perhaps not, case studies are needed.
Maybe its just plumage. Nice feathers. So unique. Love me.
Where do we store love?
Like a LSD, can you have a love flashback?
In your spine? Brain? Fat? Muscles?
Pipes, pins, rigs, cans, gun.
Core. Do you love me to your core?
If faced with a choice of dying, or not dying what would you choose?
It would be hard to choose because your life is in your hands.
You walk, you nod, say little. You don't die.
Don't think about it. Don't poke holes.
Be you the child, the child at play.


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CATROXO, M. H. B et al. Viral Research in Brazilian Owls (Tyto alba and Rhinoptynx clamator) by Transmission Electron Microscopy. Int. J. Morphol. [online]. 2010, vol.28, n.2, pp.627-636. ISSN 0717-9502. http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0717-95022010000200047.
The barn-owl (Tyto Alba) and striped-owl (Rhinoptynx clamator) belong respectively to the families Tytonidae and Strigidae. Avian paramyxoviruses have been isolated from a variety of species of wild and domestic birds wordlwide causing diverse clinical symptoms and signs. Paramyxoviruses belong to the family Paramyxoviridae and Avulovirus genus, including nine serotypes (APMV 1 to 9). The lymphoid leukosis is a retrovirus-induced neoplasia. The avian retroviruses belong to the Retroviridae family and to the Alpharetrovirus genus. Coronaviruses can cause respiratory and enteric disease in several species of birds. They belong to the Coronaviridae family and to the groups 3a e 3c. In this study, we describe the presence of viruses in four owls, two barn owls (Tyto alba) and two striped owls (Rhinoptynx clamator), rescued from tree-lined streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil and sent to the Recovery Center of Wild Animals of the Tietê Ecological Park, where the animals died. Fragments of lung, liver and small intestine of these birds were processed for transmission electron microscopy utilizing negative staining (rapid preparation), immunoelectron microscopy and immunocitochemistry techniques. Under the transmission electron microscopy paramyxovirus particles, pleomorphic, roughly spherical or filamentous, measuring 100 to 500 nm of diameter containing an envelope covered by spikes, an herring-bone helical nucleocapsid-like structure, measuring 15 to 20 nm in diameter, were visualized in the samples of lung, liver and small intestine of all owls. In small intestine samples of the two striped-owl (owls 3 and 4) it was detected pleomorphic coronavirus particles with a diameter of 75-160 nm containing a solar corona-shaped envelope, with projections of approximately 20 nm of diameter. In liver fragments of one striped-owl (owl 4) pleomorphic particles of retrovirus with a diameter of 80-145 nm containing an envelope with short projections and diameter of 9 nm were observed. The presence of aggregates formed by antigen-antibody interaction, characterized the positive result obtained during the immunoelectron microscopy technique for paramyxovirus, retrovirus and coronavirus. In the immunocytochemistry technique, the antigen-antibody interaction was strongly enhanced by the dense colloidal gold particles over these viruses.
Palabras clave : Paramyxovirus; Coronavirus; Retrovirus; Owls; Transmission electron microscopy.