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Azerbaijan Grand Prix
McLaren "strongly disagree" with FIA yellow-flag penalty inaction
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Wednesday 9 June 2021 08:28
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl left Azerbaijan disappointed with FIA race director Michael Masi after AlphaTauri driver Yuki Tsunoda went unpunished for speeding under double-waved yellow flags.
After the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was red-flagged at the end of lap 48 to allow for the recovery of Max Verstappen's Red Bull, McLaren team manager Paul James was heard via team radio reporting Tsunoda's infringement.
In his response, Masi stated no driver had slowed accordingly and that, in his mind, every driver should be penalised. He added the matter would be brought up in the next drivers' briefing at the French GP.
In light of a three-place grid penalty handed to Lando Norris for failing to comply with red-flag regulations during qualifying, Seidl was left with a bitter taste in his mouth.
"It is clear what you have to do as a driver when you go through a double-yellow flag and you go through an incident and you see the car on track," said Seidl.
"From our point of view, things were happening there which were clearly not okay. Also, putting it into the context of what we got a penalty for, for example on Saturday.
"But that is all we can do. We can only report it and if the race director thinks there is no investigation required because everyone is doing it - which is something we strongly disagree with - you need to ask Michael Masi what he is after then."
Masi has done a "great job"
Despite a difference of opinion on this particular issue, Seidl praised the job Masi has done since stepping into the shoes of Charlie Whiting in 2019.
"In general, we are very happy with the job Michael is doing which is a very difficult job," added Seidl.
"But the most important things from our side is transparency and consistency and a good dialogue which we usually have with him.
"Of course, there are situations from time to time where you disagree. That is normal. We are on the competitor's side, he is on the FIA's side.
"But I guess if you look back now at the time since he took over, I think he did a great job."
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The results of many surveys of millennials show that they are in search of "meaningful work" as it relates to their professional lives. This quest can often lead to some unfulfilling experiences as this desire is noble, but often realistic mainly because their approach is flawed.
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Love at First Whiff
In Animals, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics/Genomics, Lemurs
Many people turn to the Internet to find a Mr. or Ms. Right. But lemurs don't have to cyberstalk potential love interests to find a good match — they just give them a sniff.
A study of lemur scents finds that an individual's distinctive body odor reflects genetic differences in their immune system, and that other lemurs can detect these differences by smell.
Smell check: Fritz the ring-tailed lemur sniffs a tree for traces of other lemurs' scents. Photo by David Haring, Duke Lemur Center.
From just one whiff, these primates are able to tell which prospective partners have immune genes different from their own. The ability to sniff out mates with different immune genes could make their offspring's immune systems more diverse and able to fight more pathogens, said first author Kathleen Grogan, who did the research while working on her Ph.D. with professor Christine Drea at Duke University.
The results appeared online August 22 in the journal BMC Evolutionary Biology.
Lemurs advertise their presence by scent marking — rubbing stinky glands against trees to broadcast information about their sex, kin, and whether they are ready to mate.
Lemurs can tell whether a mate's immune genes are a good genetic match by the scents they leave behind. Photo by David Haring, Duke Lemur Center
For the study, Grogan, Drea and colleagues collected scent secretions from roughly 60 lemurs at the Duke Lemur Center, the Indianapolis Zoo, and the Cincinnati Zoo. The team used a technique called gas chromatography-mass spectrometry to tease out the hundreds of compounds that make up each animal's signature scent.
They also analyzed the lemurs' DNA, looking for differences within a cluster of genes called MHC that help trigger the body's defenses against foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses.
Their tests reveal that the chemical cocktail lemurs emit varies depending on which MHC types they carry.
To see if potential mates can smell the difference, the researchers presented lemurs with pairs of wooden rods smeared with the bodily secretions of two unfamiliar mates and observed their responses. Within seconds, the animals were drawn to the smells wafting from the rods, engaging in a frenzy of licking, sniffing, or rubbing their own scents on top.
In 300 trials, the team found that females paid more attention to the scents of males whose immune genes differed from their own.
MHC genes code for proteins that help the immune system recognize foreign invaders and distinguish "friend" from "foe." Since different genetic versions respond to different sets of foreign substances, Grogan said, sniffing out genetically dissimilar mates produces offspring more capable of fighting a broad range of pathogens.
Just because females spent more time checking out the scents of dissimilar males doesn't necessarily make them more likely to have kids together, Grogan said. Moving forward, she and her colleagues plan to use maternity and paternity DNA test results from wild lemurs living in Beza Mahafaly Reserve in Madagascar to see if lemur couples are more different in their MHC type than would be expected by chance.
Similar results have been found in humans, but this is the first time the ability to sniff out partners based on their immune genes has been shown in such distant primate kin, said Grogan, who is currently a postdoctoral fellow at Pennsylvania State University.
"Growing evidence suggests that primates rely on olfactory cues way more than we thought they did," Grogan said. "It's possible that all primates can do this."
This research was supported by the National Science Foundation (BCS #0409367, IOS #0719003), the National Institutes of Health (F32 GM123634–01), and the Duke University Center for Science Education.
CITATION: "Genetic Variation at MHC class II Loci Influences Both Olfactory Signals and Scent Discrimination in Ring-Tailed Lemurs," Kathleen E. Grogan, Rachel L. Harris, Marylène Boulet, and Christine M. Drea. BMC Evolutionary Biology, August 22, 2019. DOI: 10.1186/s12862-019-1486-0
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Home News CFTC signs MoU with Germany's BaFin and Deutsche Bundesbank to enhance supervision of cross-border clearing organizations
CFTC signs MoU with Germany's BaFin and Deutsche Bundesbank to enhance supervision of cross-border clearing organizations
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Through the MoU, the CFTC and the BaFin and Bundesbank express their willingness to cooperate in the interest of fulfilling their respective regulatory mandates with respect to cross-border clearing organizations.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced today that CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) and Deutsche Bundesbank (Bundesbank) regarding cooperation and the exchange of information in the supervision and oversight of clearing organizations that operate on a cross-border basis in the United States and in Germany.
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Markets.com doubles margin requirement on stocks during earnings season
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Germany Changes in VAT Treatment
08 November 2021 | ETOA, together with its partners ETC, USTOA and CATO escalate their campaign to urge Germany to suspend proposed changes in VAT treatment pending EU-wide review, citing €100million annual loss to Germany. Statement here.
07 July 2021 | The ETOA launches public Impact Survey of proposed changes to the tax treatment of non-EU operators buying services in Germany. To complete survey, go to main Tax and Tourism page.
29 March 2021 | The German Ministry of Finance has issued a notification to say that the changes announced on 29th January to the tax treatment of non-EU operators buying services in Germany will be suspended, pending review, until the end of 2021. Notification (in German) available here. These changes would have prevented non-EU buyers being treated as if they were within the EU's tour operators margin scheme (TOMS), potentially with retrospective effect.
11 March 2021 | ETOA understands that the German Ministry of Finance may be considering a suspension of the proposed change in treatment outlined below. We will publish any clarification or confirmation as soon as we have it.
01 February 2021 | On 29th January, Germany announced changes to VAT treatment requiring non-EU operators purchasing German product for re-sale to register for VAT in Germany. Ministry of Finance notification here. Link to ETOA's expert webinar on this topic can be found here.
This page was last updated on 25th February 2021.
The situation remains ambiguous. Pending further clarification, what follows is ETOA's understanding; alternative interpretations have been offered.
Given the topic's intricacy, it is likely to be an over-simplification. It is intended to characterise the situation, not offer advice. We welcome divergent expert comment or opinion at policy@etoa.org
It appears that Germany intends to extend VAT on tourism services enjoyed in Germany to include a levy on the margin added by non-EU tour operators.
Previously, for purchases by non-EU operators, Germany retained the 'input VAT' on tourism services such as accommodation and tickets. Any liability for VAT would be a matter for their country of establishment.
In effect, this treated non-EU operators as if they were within the EU, operating within the 'Tour Operators Margin Scheme' (TOMS).
The new treatment will affect the competitiveness of inbound German tourism from non-EU markets, due to additional costs and administrative complexity. The net effect will increase cost by between 5-10%, depending on the degree to which 'input tax' is recoverable and the VAT rate prevailing on the individual services bought.
Analysis and questions arising
The statement of the German Finance Ministry on the 29th January reflects the principle that TOMS is a simplification not available to "entrepreneurs established in the third country and without a permanent establishment in the Community territory".
This represents a change in German policy as it previously took the view that third country entrepreneurs (i.e. non-EU) were covered by TOMS and were not taxable in the EU as they had no EU place of business.
While the announcement may have been influenced by the UK's new status as a non-EU source market, both B2B and B2C, the changes would affect operators worldwide.
The statement implies a new requirement for such third country operators to register for input and output VAT. While such a requirement is not set out explicitly, there would be no reason for the statement unless the treatment had changed.
If this new requirement is imposed, then – even allowing for relief on input taxation – the liability on a package in Germany would amount to 5-10% surcharge on the sale price to end consumer.
Impact will vary from case to case. The obligation to collect and pay the tax would rest with every vendor in the supply chain; the German reverse charge regulations determine the obligations of each vendor.
The statement adds: "For reasons of the protection of legitimate expectations it is not objectionable if TOMS is applied to travel services carried out by 31 December 2020."
It appears from this that no back tax will be claimed on services delivered last year. But the full implications are not clear: are services sold in 2019 for delivery in 2020, but which were delayed until 2021 or 2022, covered by "legitimate expectations"? Are services which were contracted (and perhaps paid for) last year for subsequent sale in 2021, and which have published prices, covered by the clause?
German (or other EU) B2B operator must account for VAT under TOMS – the input tax is collected by the supplier and remitted to the German government. Their clients would not be able to reclaim the input tax on constituent components of the package they bought since recovery requires transaction-by-transaction accounting. Whereas, wholesalers outside the EU could reclaim input tax, and would be liable for VAT on the gross margin of the package they resold to a B2C operator.
Benefit to German B2B operators would arise if the tax authorities proposed to take no further interest in the matter when TOMS had been applied by a German (or other EU) B2B operator. But this would appear to conflict with the intention expressed in the Ministry's statement as anyone the German (or other EU) B2B operator sold on to would be liable for German VAT: they are no longer be allowed to function as if TOMS applies to them.
Clarification sought
Does the ministry expect every vendor in every non-EU market to register and pay VAT, irrespective of country of establishment or size of transaction?
Potential scope for retrospective effect as illustrated in point 8 above.
Whether clients of German B2B operators expected to register and consequently double tax their clients.
Whether data protection requirements may inhibit the operability and/or enforceability of the scheme.
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CRMLS initiates an historic data share with Sandicor MLS, expanding MLS listing access for its 82,000+ users.
The direct data share agreement will allow CRMLS users to access Sandicor MLS listings from within CRMLS Matrix, and likewise Sandicor users will have access to CRMLS listings from their MLS system. At present, only residential listings are included in the data share.
Sandicor MLS is comprised of three Associations of REALTORS®: Greater San Diego, North San Diego County, and Pacific Southwest. The new data share agreement will add about 12,000 residential listings from the San Diego area to CRMLS's database of over 100,000 active listings.
"This data share agreement is a great collaboration between two innovative MLSs that provides members of both sides with seamless access to each other's listing information directly from their home MLS! The ability for our members to continue the use of Paragon while accessing listing data from another MLS is a tremendous benefit that serves our members and their clients well," said Ray Ewing, President and CEO of Sandicor.
CRMLS welcomes the addition of San Diego's large, active real estate market to its growing data base. In alignment with the company-sponsored It's My Business campaign, CRMLS will continue to seek data share agreements and MLS consolidations with the aim of creating a better future for brokers and agents, devoid of artificial barriers to listing data.


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We want to change the way business is being done. Often times, poor business decisions are made due to limited, short-sighted approaches. As a consequence, people, the environment, and companies all suffer. But there is a better, more sustainable way – and we want to help find it! Our vision is sustainable, global development, in which the business sector is a responsible driving force. Our mission is to help companies become more successful in reaching their overall business objectives by behaving in a more responsible way, thereby earning trust and reputation. Our ambition is to contribute to global development by becoming an internationally recognised spearhead within our field of competence.
Our Aspirational Values
We have five aspirational values that guide the way we work and interact: People We love people and base our way of working on a firm belief that individuals play a pivotal role in driving change. Passion We are passionate about what we do, how we do it and why we do it. Pioneering We use our creativity to inspire and create pioneering solutions. Professionalism We deliver high quality in a professional way, apply in-depth expertise and communicate in an honest, transparent way. Value We create lasting value for our clients, for the world and for ourselves.
We believe that many different actions are needed to realise a more sustainable world – from clear regulation that creates a level playing field and active media that reveals non-compliance to voluntary initiatives that spearhead new solutions. We are convinced that responsibility brings business success, long-term sustainable relationships and lasting value for companies and organisations – and for the world. We want to help bring about this change by helping our clients and training participants to drive change. We do have spear-heading expertise, but we always try to facilitate and build capacity. We have three different sections that can assist you: Enact Labs in which we provide training, facilitation and networking. Advisory services where we help clients deal with specific challenges. The Human Rights and Business Practice Group in which we provide in-depth expertise on how to manage human rights in business as well as in other organisations.
Sustainability at Enact
As a company we take pride in our own efforts to 'walk the talk'. Our most important impact is through the work we deliver to our clients and our training participants. At the same time, we have a big responsibility as an employer as well as a company that is doing business with others and having an impact on stakeholders. We try to walk the talk to the best of our ability, and realise that this is a never-ending journey. Improving the tools to measure the outcomes of our non-financial performance helps us assess our progress on a yearly basis. Since March 2016, we have been certified according to the international management system standards ISO 9001 for quality and ISO 14001 for environment. As part of our long-term support for the UN Global Compact and its ten principles we regularly communicate on our progress of actions and policy practice related to Human rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption. We always encourage our clients, suppliers, subcontractors and associated companies to do the same. Corporate Responsibility summarises our efforts towards our vision and integrates marketplace, workplace, environment and community concerns with business operations in interaction with the stakeholders. Enact's responsibility can be described in three dimensions:
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We want to change the way business is being done. Our ambition is to contribute to global development by becoming an internationally recognised top performer within our field of competence. In that spirit, we place a high value on nurturing a culture that fosters collaboration, teamwork and individual growth. Continuous individual feedback, monthly group meetings, high flexibility and inclusive decision-making processes are all central aspects of our work. At Enact we are very passionate about what we do, how we do it, and why we do it. We only engage in projects that we think will create lasting value for the client, ourselves and the world. Therefore, decisions to take up new projects are decided jointly by the team. In our strategic planning, we encourage contributions from all team members and we always try to ensure the highest degree of transparency in all of our decisions. We believe that diversity is an important factor in business success and strive to have a team with a wide range of competences and experiences. We also strongly encourage our co-workers to take on non-profit work outside of Enact in their areas of interest. The experience gained in such positions has provided invaluable input to Enact's work, and we therefore try to be as flexible as possible so that everyone can meet their external commitments. Do Enact's ambitions and values match yours? Then you might be the one we are looking for! If you are interested in joining us, please send your résumé to wanted@enact.se. We are always excited to collaborate and expand our network locally and globally. If you are interested in joining us a sub-consultant or as a partner, connect with us at wanted@enact.se. We are currently recruiting a project manager specialised in sustainable finance. Read more about the position and apply here.
A few key facts Enact was established in 2005. The company has 20 people employed at offices in Stockholm, Shanghai, Amsterdam and Helsinki, and a number of dedicated experts linked to us on a sub-contractor basis. The work is divided into three business areas: Advisory services, Enact Labs and The Human Rights and Business Practice Group Among our clients are numbered companies such as Electrolux, Volvo Cars, SKF and Kone Cranes and Stora Enso, but also public clients such as the Swedish Institute and the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.
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Q: In java is boolean or integer arithmetic faster? in Java is it faster to do an operation on two Booleans or two two integers? For example, is 1*1 or true&&false faster? What about doubles? In general what is the fastest primitive data type to work with? how does one find out how to measure the speed of these things?

A: If interesting I did such tests some time ago:
The tests were like (with big amount of iterations):
final int[] int_array=...;
final boolean[] bool_array=...;
etc.
if (int_array[i]==67) ...
if (bool_array[i]) ...
if (float_array[i]==67.0F) ...
etc.
Time in seconds:
    Desktop(64bit Windows)  Device (Android)

    bitmask 4.050           0.350
    boolean 4.554-5.169     0.306-0.359
    byte    0.583-0.915     0.263-0.293
    char    0.587-0.814     0.280-0.329
    short   0.583-0.914     0.280-0.290
    int     0.548-0.949     0.288-0.338
    float   0.824-1.129     0.965-1.035
    long    0.646-1.054     0.480-0.509
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A: It will depend on the underlying architecture. In general, the fastest types will be the ones that correspond to your native word size: 32-bit on a 32-bit machine, or 64-bit on a 64-bit machine.
So int is faster than long on a 32-bit machine; long might be faster than int on a 64-bit machine, or the might be the same. As for boolean, I would imagine it's using the native word size anyway, so it will be pretty much exactly as fast as int or long.
Doubles (using floating point arithmetic) tend to be slower.
As long as you are dealing with primitive types, the difference will be negligible. The really slow types are the class types (like Integer or Boolean) -- avoid those if you want performance.

A: Primitives are faster than objects, the exact speed of primitive operations is going to depend on the JVM you're using (and assuming it JIT-compiles to native code, the native architecture you're running the JVM on), but 1*1 and true&&false are likely single machine instructions on modern architectures.
How to measure it? Code up a test that invokes the operation you care about many times in a loop, and time it.

A: Generally those that use the auto-boxing mechanism of Java tend to be slower as the JVM have to convert the primitive type to the auto-boxed type.
This means that if you stick to primitives, you will tend to be faster than the objects that the JVM creates for you. Also, to measure, you could do something like that in pseudo code:
start timer
  do 10,000 operations on primitive/boolean
stop timer

display time

That'll help you measure the time difference in your system, but it may or may not be the same across multiple systems.
Hope it helps :) Cheers!

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The string section is the largest body of the standard orchestra and consists of bowed string instruments of the violin family. It normally comprises five sections: the first violins, the second violins, the violas, the cellos, and the double basses (or basses). In discussions of the instrumentation of a musical work, the phrase "and strings" is used to indicate a string section as just defined.
In music of the classical period, the cellos and double basses often play from the same music, their parts usually being notated on a single staff, with the bassist's written notes sounding one octave lower than written.
An orchestra consisting solely of a string section is called a string orchestra.
The term is also used to describe a group of bowed string instruments used in rock, pop, jazz and commercial music. In this context the size and composition of the string section is less standardised, and usually smaller, than a classical complement.
Grant Llewellyn, conductor of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales introduces the Strings section of the orchestra and the instruments that are within the Strings family.


> to power.  Maybe current limiting.
> of some very happy researchers!
> >> "Run in C1. C0 over commits unpredictably, then throttles."
> > not C0 when using hyperthreading/SMT, could be related to this..
updates and chassis power cycles?


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Gas Prices 'Likely To Climb Higher' Across New York State
Bobby Welber Published: May 13, 2021
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Drivers are officially seeing the highest gas prices in about seven years, with more increases expected.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas is $3.03. November 2014 was the last time the national average was at $2.99 or higher, according to Triple-A.
Triple-A believes the price of gas will "likely climb higher" due to a major pipeline shutdown.
Last weekend, the Colonial Pipeline announced they were the victim of a cybersecurity attack and, as a precaution, shut down the pipeline, which runs from Texas to New York Harbor. Colonial Pipeline delivers approximately 45 percent of all fuel to the East Coast, according to Triple-A.
The pipeline is running again but officials believe it will take a few more days before service returns to normal from Texas to New York, leaving demand to spike again.
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The average price for a gallon of regular gas in New York is now $3.04, according to Triple-A. That's up over two cents from Tuesday and 8 cents in the past week and 15 cents more than New Yorkers paid one month of a go.
One year ago, Empire State residents paid $2.16 for a gallon of regular gas, Triple-A reports.
The current average price of gas in Dutchess-Putnam County is $3.06, Triple-A reports, up from three cents from Tuesday. The average price of a gallon of regular gas one year ago was $2.25, according to Triple-A.
The current average price of gas in Kingston is $2.97, Triple-A reports, an increase of three cents in two days. Motorists in Ulster County paid $2.08 a gallon one year ago.
In the White Plains area, the current average price of gas is $3.14 up from $3.07 last week. Last year the average price of gas was $2.32.
The Southeast has been hit the hardest amid panic buying. Around 75 percent of all gas stations in North Carolina is out of fuel while around 50 percent of gas stations in Georgia and Virginia are empty. One gas station in Virginia is even charging $7 a gallon.
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Visceral's cancelled linear singleplayer game is apparently getting morphed into a live-service powered online Star Wars game (surprise!)
Published Sat, Mar 24 2018 2:06 PM CDT | Updated Tue, Nov 3 2020 11:52 AM CST
EA's Vancouver-based studio is hiring for an "open world Star Wars game," and it's probably Visceral's killed project. But a new job listing strongly suggests the game will have online-based elements, which points towards live services, engagement, and monetization strategies that EA is well known for.
One of the most disappointing things that EA has done recently was a two-fer: killing off Visceral Games, and then cancelling its ambitious-sounding Star Wars game only to have another studio recycle it. Everything I reported about the Visceral game made it sound pretty good, but EA wasn't convinced: the linear singleplayer action game just didn't mesh well with player feedback (and of course it probably didn't have a live services element that'd make the publisher tons of recurring cashflow).
EA's Patrick Soderlund explained the situation but let potential development issues off the table "Throughout the development process, we have been testing the game concept with players, listening to the feedback about what and how they want to play, and closely tracking fundamental shifts in the marketplace. It has become clear that to deliver an experience that players will want to come back to and enjoy for a long time to come, we needed to pivot the design."
Now that Visceral was closed down, EA passed the dev responsibility to EA Vancouver, who would get help from EA's Worldwide Studios branches. After all EA probably spent a good chunk investing into the game and Disney too--remember EA and Disney signed a multi-year agreement for Star Wars games. "A development team from across EA Worldwide Studios will take over development of this game, led by a team from EA Vancouver that has already been working on the project," Soderlund said in the previous blog post.
Read Also: Why EA closed Visceral and recycled its Star Wars game
So long story short, EA Vancouver's new job listing for a lead online engineer strongly suggests that Visceral's "Ragtag" is being morphed into an online-based experience (or at least a game with online multiplayer elements of some sort) that will be monetized accordingly.
EA makes billions a year from monetizing player engagement, and before now it wasn't hard to predict whatever Visceral's game turned out to be would have microtransactions/online components/live services, etc. After all the publisher has said that unit sales aren't as important as live services. Taking a quick gander at any of its recent quarterly results I'd have to agree.
But this listing only services as an underlining point in the games industry's current penchant for online games, and EA's strong focus on titles that can be played for years to come.
After the big Battlefront 2 microtransaction fiasco I'm sure EA will be very, very careful this time around. After all Disney is watching and I'm sure they can't be happy about the results.
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Sri Lanka detains international media rights activist
Sri Lanka is known to have blacklisted many foreign journalists over their reports on the country's human rights record and alleged war crimes
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Immigration authorities raided a meeting of journalists in Sri Lanka's capital Wednesday, October 30 and detained an Australian activist on a charge of working without a visa, a local rights group said.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) representative for the Asia-Pacific region, Jacqui Park, was taken into custody by immigration officials, the Free Media Movement (FMM) said.
"She was meeting with us at a hotel in Colombo while on holiday," said FMM spokesman Sunil Jayasekera.
"She was not engaging in any work as such, but was meeting with friends she had made over the years."
There was no immediate comment from immigration officials or from the Brussels-based IFJ which has supported Sri Lanka's media activists for years.
Sri Lanka is known to have blacklisted many foreign journalists over their reports on the country's human rights record and alleged war crimes in the final stages of the ethnic war in 2009.
Local journalists have also been the victims of crimes and many say they practise self-censorship.
An anti-establishment editor fled the country in August, less than a month after armed men held her at knifepoint.
In 2009 the Sunday Leader newspaper's editor Lasantha Wickrematunge, a staunch critic of the government, was shot dead near his office just outside the capital. – Rappler.com


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Clare Ruffell, Assistant Manager of our Bournemouth travel agents in store at Beales, had the chance to visit some of California's lesser-known destinations. Here are her highlights from time spent in Palm Springs, Temecula, Hunting Beach and Oakland.
We flew out of Heathrow Terminal 5 to Los Angeles with British Airways in business class and were on an A380. My seat was allocated on the top floor and had a fully-flat bed. The service was very attentive, the food was good and the beds comfortable. Even the first officer came to say hello and stopped for a photo. Coming home, we also had business class which, again, was really comfortable and, as it was night flight, we all managed to sleep well.
On arrival in Los Angeles, we had a three and a half hour drive to Palm Springs, where we stayed for two nights at the La Quinta Resort and Club. The accommodation is all low rise and is in a beautiful, peaceful setting spanning more than 40 acres, with five golf courses and an amazing 41 pools. Most of the rooms are cottage style and situated in small blocks which are enclosed and gated. There is also a shared pool in the middle of each block. There are some suites which have their own gated-off garden which includes a private pool and Jacuzzi. Many celebrities stay here.
Our next stay was at the Holiday Inn Express in Temecula for one night. It was clean with very helpful and efficient staff. Whilst the rooms were a little dated, they would be perfect for a budget stay in the small town of Temecula.
Following this, we checked into The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel in Huntington Beach, for two nights. This property overlooks the miles of white sand beaches and there is a $140 million expansion underway which will include a new all-suite tower. The rooms were spacious with beautiful views overlooking the beach and in a perfect location.
From here, we checked into the Z Hotel in Oakland for two nights. This is more of a motel and not in the most desirable area, but the rooms and bathrooms are large and there is a clean outdoor pool. It is a good place to save money as within 5 minutes' walk you can get the ferry across to San Francisco.
This is a 176-room hotel with two pools that concentrates on being very organic and bohemian. It has a very hippy vibe. Here, we had a Sound Bath - a meditative experience administered by a sound healer. As you lay on a yoga mat in a dimly lit room, he performs a mixture of bongs and chimes that are meant to let all the noise of the outside world slip away.
This is the world's largest rotating tram car. It takes ten minutes from the Valley Station to reach the end at Mountain Station, taking you up to 8,516 feet. At the top, there are amazing views over Palm Springs and you can also go hiking in the pristine wilderness.
This fast-paced jeep tour was very interesting. You get to drive through an active earthquake fault system and learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Cahuilla Indians, and the plants and wildlife.
We were taken out with professional instructors who gave us several high-speed laps of the circuit.
This was a beautiful, breathtaking experience where we floated among the vineyards to see spectacular views of Temecula Valley wine country.
This is a very popular place to have brunch, which includes champagne and wine tasting with a tour of the winery.
This involved learning to catch a wave in Surf City, Huntington Beach. It is an hour-long lesson to learn the basics of surfing and the instructors even guarantee that you will be able to stand up on your board by the end.
My favourite part of the trip was definitely the hot air balloon ride over Temecula at sunrise; it was truly breathtaking. Temecula itself was also a highlight as it is a great example of an authentic small town in the wine region.
Slightly more time at each destination would have been better, as there is so much to see and do.
I would absolutely recommend this trip to my clients, as the places are all so different and not the typical destinations people normally cover when they visit California. Internal flights are quick and relatively inexpensive, so it is easy to get to the lesser-known places in this beautiful state.
If you would like to plan your own luxury holiday to the beautiful beaches and endless sunsets of California, our team are here to help. Drop by any of our travel agents in East Anglia and on the south coast to speak to hear some first-hand advice.


Over time, many of the foods and beverages in your diet can potentially stain your teeth. Some foods and drinks contain high levels of stain-causing substances. When consumed regularly, these items will eventually lead to dull, discolored or stained teeth. Fortunately, regular dental cleanings can help. Additionally, professional teeth whitening treatments applied by your dentist can brighten and correct dull or stained teeth. Rose Dental Associates, your Albany, NY, family dentists, perform thorough dental cleanings and professional teeth whitening treatments.
There are three main components in foods and beverages that can result in stained or discolored teeth: tannins, chromogens and acids. Tannins help stains stick to teeth easier. Chromogens contain wrong pigments that attach to tooth enamel. Acids weaken tooth enamel, making it easier for stains from foods and beverages to set in. These three substances can be found in a variety of foods and drinks, including those that are typically considered healthy.
Beverages that can stain or dull teeth include coffee, tea, wine and soft drinks. In general, all soft drinks or sodas are extremely acidic and can make teeth appear dull over time. Dark colas, in particular, contain chromogens as well, which further increases the risk of teeth getting stained. Coffees and teas both contain tannins and can stain the teeth if consumed regularly. Red and white wines are both quite acidic and contain chromogens, which is problematic for teeth. In addition to containing chromogens and being acidic, red wine also contains tannins.
Even a healthy diet that includes an abundance of fruit can end up staining your teeth over time. Many berries, such as blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and raspberries, contain high levels of chromogens, which can lead to stained teeth. Tomatoes and cherries contain chromogens, as well. Pomegranates and grapes have both chromogens and tannins. In general, fruits that can stain your hands or clothes can also stain your teeth.
When your teeth are already dull, stained or discolored, professional teeth whitening treatments can dramatically whiten and brighten your smile in a single visit. During your visit to an Albany family dentist, a professional strength hydrogen peroxide whitening gel is applied directly to the surfaces of the teeth and left on for about an hour. Once the whitening gel is removed at the end of the treatment session, the teeth will be visibly whiter and brighter. Results can last for up to five years before additional whitening treatments are needed.
Depending on the types of foods and beverages you consume, your diet can lead to stained teeth. Things you can do to help include brushing your teeth twice daily and scheduling regular dental cleanings. Professional teeth whitening treatments from your dentist's office are another option for correcting stained teeth. Regular dental checkups at Rose Dental Associates, your Albany, NY, family dentists, can help combat the effects of foods that stain. To schedule an appointment, call Rose Dental Associates at (518) 456-7673.
Find out if professional teeth whitening is exactly what you need for that more vibrant smile.
You can freely admit your love of morning cup(s) of coffee; it gets you through the day. You couldn't imagine giving it up and whenever you hear that people don't drink coffee, you somehow wonder how they can even get going in the morning. Americans certainly love their coffee, but not the stains that come with it. If you are thinking about turning to one of our Albany, NY dentists for teeth whitening, find out if this is the right option for you.
There are several ways that teeth can become discolored. The most common reasons include consuming stain-causing foods and drinks, like dark sodas, coffee, berries, tomato sauce and red wine. Of course, smoking and even the natural aging process can also take their toll on the color of your smile.
Trauma, excessive fluoride and certain medications (e.g. antibiotics) can also cause stains to form, but these stains are internal rather than external.
Who should consider professional in-office teeth whitening?
An ideal candidate for our teeth whitening system is someone who has healthy, cavity-free teeth, healthy gums and who just wants to whiten their smile. Those with yellow stains respond best to whitening treatment. Stains caused by foods, drinks, smoking or aging will achieve the best results with our in-office system. However, if the stains are more severe, you may require more than one whitening session.
Who might not be a good candidate for teeth whitening?
Tooth sensitivity and allergies: Those with receding gums and serious tooth sensitivity may notice an increase in sensitivity after whitening. Also, if you are allergic to peroxide please let us know right away, as our bleaching agents contain peroxide.
Dental Problems: If you have cavities, gum disease or worn teeth we may determine that whitening isn't the best option for you. Gum disease should be under control and cavities should be treated prior to any cosmetic dentistry.
Age: Children under the age of 16 should not undergo whitening treatment. Since the dental pulp of the tooth is larger when you are younger, this procedure could cause irritation or sensitivity to the pulp.
Dental Work: It's important to know that everything from dental fillings to crowns and bridges will not whiten, even with our powerful whitening system (the system only works on natural tooth structures). If you want a whiter restoration we will need to replace your old restoration for a new, brighter one.
Stop wasting time and money on one commercial whitening kit after the other and turn to Rose Dental Associates in Albany, NY for professional whitening that really works. You'll be amazed by the results!


That's true. In Left of the Dial I employed a sense of humor to talk about what happened.
I recommend attending a comedy club or watching a three-hour Looney Tunes cartoon marathon or other funny movies.
It's true I also advocate for having a sense of humor about any perceived stigma. Forgiveness is the way to go: to forgive others who don't understand; to forgive the illness for encroaching on our lives; to forgive our parents if we need to; to forgive whoever harmed us.
That's where a sense of humor comes in. I really shouldn't have had to fight for crumbs from the table to get what I wanted: my own apartment and a full-time job. Other people who don't have a diagnosis take having these things for granted.
People living with mental illnesses shouldn't have to fight to get these things. We should be entitled to have them too. We also are entitled to recover. We shouldn't have to settle for the scraps that unsavory treatment providers give us either: telling us that we can't recover.
Or practicing business-as-usual with high doses of medication and no practical career counseling and social skills training and individualized therapy as soon as we experience symptoms. The RAISE study proves that the time has come to make recovery for everyone the goal.
Recovery for everyone is a noble, worthy goal. It might not be achievable yet I will always advocate for recovery for everyone. Today more and more people who get the right help right away can and do recovery.
For a significant number of people then recovery is probable not just possible.
I first came up in a mental health system circa 1988 to 1991. I fought to have a better life. I use a sense of humor to talk about my time in that system. It was a time when it was thought that not a lot of people could recover.
This is why I ripped apart what went on with a sense of humor. I will always advocate for finding humor even in your darkest moments.
Thus my contention that attending a comedy club or watching a funny movie marathon can lift our spirits.


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New Line is reviving Final Destination, from the guys who brought you Saws 4, 5, 6, and 7
Were we ever so young/doomed to be murdered by abstract forces on a roller coaster?
Photo: Jim Spellman (Getty Images)
For a horror franchise that doesn't have a recognizable, marketable villain to plaster on posters—and which got its start as a discarded spec script for The X-Files—the Final Destination franchise has proven implacably difficult to kill over the years. It's even racked up a few notable future success stories in its five-film run; Mary Elizabeth Winstead starred in the third one back in 2006, just as she was breaking out into mainstream success, and Oscar-winning Arrival writer Eric Heisserer penned the franchise's most recent installment in 2011.
Now Death—as represented by a series of goofy, Rube Goldberg-inspired murder machines targeting mostly unlikable twentysomethings—is ready to have another day in theaters, with THR reporting that a sixth Final Destination film is now in development. Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan, who broke into horror with the Project Greenlight-backed Feast, before taking the reins for four movies on that other mainstay of ludicrous cinematic deathtraps, Saw, are writing the new film, title TBD. (Tragically, they won't be able to mark the franchise's revival with the old "drop the numbers and put a 'The' in front of it" trick, because they already did that with Final Destination 4.)
New Line has made something like $700 million off of the Final Destination franchise since the first film arrived back in 2000; given that the total budget to date has been a measly $154 million for five theatrical films, it's not hard to see why they might stick their hand in this particular garbage disposal—hey, the power's off, right, guys? Guys?—once again.


[OREGON] -- On Sunday, February 3rd, a state public comment period closed after over 35,000 total comments were received by the Oregon Department of State Lands in opposition to a "removal-fill" permit for Pembina's proposed Jordan Cove LNG export terminal and Pacific Connector fracked gas pipeline. The comments were submitted by impacted landowners, anglers, small business owners, tribal members, health professionals, and many more Oregonians concerned about the impacts the fossil fuel project would have on nearly 500 waterways.
The 60-day comment period ends only a few weeks after over 3,000 people, mostly rural Southern Oregon residents, spoke out against the project at overflowing State Lands hearings in Klamath County, Jackson County, Douglas County, Coos County, and Salem. Over 70% of attendees at those hearings demanded that the permit be denied.
"The project will unreasonably harm our fisheries, particularly the Dungeness crab fishery," said Coos County resident Mike Graybill. "LNG vessel traffic will limit access to crab fishing areas in Coos Bay."
Photo of the proposed LNG Export Terminal Site from the air. Photo by Rena Olson.
Prior to the State Lands' comment period, Pembina, a Canadian corporation, spent millions of dollars on glossy mailers and radio and TV ads to Southern Oregonians and new office spaces in Klamath Falls and Coos Bay. Locals were only galvanized by the presence of the Canadian fossil fuel corporation to take action and turn out tens of thousands of comments over a period of 60 days that spanned the holidays. Particularly notable comments were submitted by the Klamath Tribes, Jackson County Commissioners, Southern Oregon Land Conservancy, Oregon Nurses Association, C2 Cattle Ranch, Coos Bay Surf Riders, and League of Women Voters of all four impacted counties and Oregon.
Over 1,500 showed up to the Department of State Lands hearing in Jackson County. Photo by Allen Hallmark.
Pembina must receive State Lands approval to dredge Jordan Cove in Coos Bay for the massive proposed liquefaction and LNG shipping terminal as well as the river crossings of nearly 500 Oregon waterways. Though the proposal must clear other state and federal permitting processes, State Lands can put an end to the proposal if it determines the 229-mile pipeline and export terminal would degrade water quality for fishing, recreation, and transportation. State Lands is scheduled to make a decision in early March, but agency staff have said that the unexpectedly high volume of comments may cause them to seek an extension to that deadline.


Home » World Animal Day: Can you make a difference in your aging pet's life?
World Animal Day: Can you make a difference in your aging pet's life?
Stannah shares a heart-warming story from a customer that took his pet's well-being to the next level.
On World Animal Day, Stannah is happy to share an inspiring story that will surely make your day! But why would Stannah – a stairlift company – join in this social event?
We are all responsible for promoting a compassionate culture towards animals and, as pet owners, we need to be aware that animals like cats and dogs also face the inevitable ordeals of aging. At Stannah, we believe it is important to provide a voice for those who have none. That is why Stannah advocates for the advancement of animal welfare standards and respect for their status as sentient beings.
In fact, with all the scientific advances and medical care, our pets are also living longer, so we'll have to make sure that we provide all the necessary health care, in order to ensure their well-being as they age.
Stannah is known for making their customers' needs a prioity, so why shouldn't that include our customers' pets?
Hopefully, this story will inspire others to take their pets' wellbeing just as seriously.
A pet-friendly stairlift overlooking the Amsterdam canals!
Warning signs that your senior dog could have arthritis.
What can you do to help your dog with arthritis?
A stairlift for the entire family, human or not!
World Animal day is an international event, celebrated around the world, so it's fitting that we tell the story of one of our Dutch customers and his lucky pet, who got his very own stairlift! Nico Kool, lives in a beautiful house overlooking the Amsterdam canals. The houses are known to be steep and narrow, especially the staircases, as many of them date back as far as the 17th century!
"I have a Labrador Retriever. I used to have a Labrador and they tend to have a lot of issues with their joints, resulting in arthritis as they grow older," Nico told us. Arthritis and other joint-related ailments are very common in dogs, and result in pain and reduced mobility. Nico decided that a stairlift would be the perfect solution for his Labrador and the rest of this family. As his mother in law comes to visit often, she can benefit from the stairlift as well!
Nico was impressed with Stannah's work method. On the first visit, it was clear to him how the stairlift would look and how the installation would be done.
On the day of installation, the technicians were able to complete the entire project in just one morning! Nico was so surprised that he and his dog could use the stairlift that same afternoon! As you can tell from the video, the pup sure is happy with his new method of transportation, it even tastes good! Did he choose the bacon flavoured upholstery?
As wildlife photographer and author, Roger Caras once said, "Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole". Dogs are now, more than ever, true members of our families. They bring so much joy and love to our homes, that there's just no denying it.
Just like us, our beloved canine friends are aging and dealing with the ailments and struggles that come along with growing older. What can we do to help them? Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis, is a common condition in dogs characterized by progressive deterioration of articular cartilage in their joints. It can cause a great deal of pain and lameness.
Arthritis in dogs is one of those ailments from which they can suffer, in fact it is one of the most common doggy health issues out there. Sometimes, it can be difficult to diagnose joint related issues, as dogs tend to ignore discomfort and even pain until it is really too much for them to endure.
Stiffness, especially in the morning.
Lies down more than usual, the lying down is accompanied by a groan.
Can't jump onto the couch/ into the car, or the dog clearly hesitates prior to jumping.
Wants to go home sooner than usual during daily walks.
Is scared to climb up and down the stairs.
Doesn't play with his/her usual toys.
Is not as enthusiastic as he/she used to be.
If you've noticed some, or all of the signs above, we recommend you make an appointment with your veterinarian just to be safe. Also, if you're not sure, it's always better to be safe than sorry!
Avoid putting your dog's bed in cold or damp spaces.
Padded steps or a ramp to get on and off the bed.
Muscle massage to stimulate blood flow to atrophying muscles.
Glucosamine or Chondroitin supplements can be beneficial as well, but as is the same with humans, this is not guaranteed to help.
Exercise, it's important that your dog exercises every day at his or her own pace. Swimming is also beneficial as the pressure on the joints is much less.
Pharmaceuticals, there are many options when it comes to drugs. This is best looked at together with your vet, who will be more of an expert on this subject.
Surgery, and treatment with NSAID's and corticosteroids (a class of steroid hormones).
Other treatment with warm compresses or acupuncture.
If you have stairs in your home, installing a stairlift is, of course, ideal as we saw with the Dutch lab.
The video shows us how helpful a stairlift can be for both a dog and his family. His owner kept him on his lap while they glided together up and down the stairs. The stairlift is perfectly capable of transporting your pet in this way.
Pet owners typically buy stairlifts for dogs, as they tend to have more joint related issues. However, other pets, like cats, could also hitch a ride on the family stairlift!


Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan said Tuesday that children taken into U.S. custody after illegally crossing the border are not "lost" but are placed with a sponsor.
"The only reason why people believe falsely that the children are lost is because that sponsor does not answer the phone when we make the call after 30 days," he said.
Mr. Hargan said his agency doesn't have much authority to followup or investigate the child's whereabouts if calls to the sponsor are unanswered. He said they can refer the case to local authorities, but there is no set protocol.
"We don't have the authority to go beyond that to track the children down or return them to our custody. That's not part of the legal authorities that Congress has given us," he said.
The issue of undocumented children entering the U.S. became a hot topic when it was reported last month that over 1,400 children had been misplaced by the government. The issue of separating parents and children who cross the border illegally has furthered that discussion, prompting President Trump to urge lawmakers to change the law.


Our first guest blogger is the incredibly lovely, Sarah Kidd, who I met last fall when I judged the Miss MA USA pageant. It was fun to return to the pageant where it all began for me, only now as a judge! It was a difficult decision as there were so many women worthy of the crown, but Sarah is so dynamic, smart and my-oh-my, was that gown awesome on stage!


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How can I display this images that I have into the HTML or functions?
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This is what i have in my HTML file. Can I use "wp_get_attachment_image('imagename');"?
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A: If you want to display the image file located within your theme directory, just specify the location with the img tag, and style it with CSS.
<img src="<?php echo get_template_directory_uri() . '/images/Logo_Trust_White.png'; ?>" />

Reference : https://developer.wordpress.org/themes/functionality/media/images/

A: The function wp_get_attachment_image only gets an image that was uploaded to wordpress, it doesn't output an image in the content of the post.
You have to output the content of the post for your example image.
Like: echo $attachments['post_content'];
you're passing in the post id (54 in your example; typically $post->ID in WP parlance) to wp_get_attachment_image(). As can be seen in the codex, you're supposed to use the attachment id (see $attachment_id below):
wp_get_attachment_image( $attachment_id, $size, $icon );

In other words, you've got to do something like this:
$image_attr = wp_get_attachment_image_src(get_post_thumbnail_id($post->ID), 'medium');

In general I would avoid using theme specific images in the content,
  because when you change and delete the old theme, then they are gone.
  So I would consider using /wp-content/uploads/ for content images.

What is a Custom Logo?
Using a custom logo allows site owners to upload an image for their website, which can be placed at the top of their website. It can be uploaded from Appearance > Header, in your admin panel. The custom logo support should be added first to your theme using add_theme_support(), and then be called in your theme using the_custom_logo(). A custom logo is optional, but theme authors should use this function if they include a logo to their theme.
https://developer.wordpress.org/themes/functionality/custom-logo/

A: Replace your img tag with
<img src="<?php echo get_template_directory_uri(); ?>/images/Logo_Trust_White.png" alt="">

Place your images folder in the wp-content folder

A: Using get_template_directory_uri() to link a static image with its correct path in html :
<img src="<?php echo get_template_directory_uri(); ?>/images/logo.png" width="" height="" alt="" />

Place you images in your active theme. Path will be wp-content/themes/{theme-name}.


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Watch: Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta Season 3 Episode 6 – "Firestorm"
On Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta Season 3 Episode 6 – "Firestorm", Bow enters dangerous territory when he meets a fiery new woman; ReeMarkable blows off her boyfriend and suffers the payback; Deb has a family dinner to confront Brandon about a big fat lie; Waka reaches his boiling point and goes in for the kill. You can watch the full episode below.
This season, life in the fast lane spirals out of control when a violent night between rapper Bow Wow and his then-girlfriend Kiyomi sends Atlanta police rushing to the scene. The headlines hound Bow Wow, as his mugshot and criminal charges loom over his life-long career. Straight outta their dream wedding, hip hop icons Waka Flocka Flame (son of Debra Antney) and his firecracker wife Tammy Rivera are back in the A and starting fresh after renewing their vows in Cancun, Mexico.
It's time to put their love to the ultimate test when Waka promises to put his full-throttle rap career on hold to manage Tammy's breakout R&B stardom. But will he be able to abandon the highs and rushes of being a rapper at the top of his game to fully support his wife? No stranger to the national spotlight, R. Kelly's ex-wife Andrea "Drea" Kelly and her three children Buku, Kyd, and Jaah move back to Atlanta and are breaking their silence in a buzzing child support battle.
As Drea tries to spread her wings and fly, the arrest of R. Kelly is yet another wound inflicted on her from her nightmare of an ex. Drea's sweet daughter Buku takes a step out on her own, trying to establish herself as a vocal artist in her own right away from the long shadow of her criminal father. In the wake of prison and bankruptcy, rapper Da Brat tries to reform both her image and her finances. She enlists the help of her sister, LisaRaye McCoy to get her life back together.
To keep her head in the game, Brat joins forces with legendary hip hop manager Debra Antney to create an Artist Boot Camp designed to help foster and develop young musical talent in Atlanta. The dynamic OG duo chooses new artists to audition, including a bright new star on the ATL rap scene, Reemarkable. But, she has a fine line to walk between honoring her father's legacy the legendary Eazy-E and breaking out as an artist in her own right.
Not everyone is welcome in Atlanta this season… the controversial Brandon Barnes (Debra Antney's godson) is back and his charlatan ways are finally catching up to him in an explosive uncovering of the truth. Deb's niece, Ayana Fite, DJ Hurricane's daughter, is on a warpath when Brandon tries to break through the family circle in a hurricane of lies. Without Deb and Waka's star power shielding him, will Brandon be able to extinguish this massive inferno of deceit?
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Tamarac News
Tamarac city manager charged in extortion scheme with Chaits
By Angie DiMichele, Rafael Olmeda and Lisa J. Huriash
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
TAMARAC — Tamarac City Manager Michael Cernech has been charged in an extortion scheme with father and son real estate developers Bruce and Shawn Chait, the Attorney General's Office announced Friday.
Cernech, 52, is charged with conspiracy to commit racketeering after allegedly trying to extort $3.4 million from investment company 13th Floor Investments d/b/a SPL Holdings.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said in a statement that Cernech worked with the Chaits to harass the company into paying them the millions of dollars. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigated.
[ RELATED: Father-son developers charged with extortion — more than a decade after bribery scandal ]
Cernech, the Chaits, along with co-conspirators John Colonel, 33, of Fort Lauderdale, Harris Shapiro, 38, of Margate, and others, harassed the company over property the company acquired when the Chaits defaulted on a loan over 10 years ago, the Attorney General's Office said. The company has since developed the property for residential housing, Moody's office said.
Cernech is accused of pressuring 13th Floor Investments into paying over $3 million after leaking "false information" that the property's soil contamination levels were dangerous to Tamarac Mayor Michelle Gomez and the company's attorneys, the statement said.
Text messages between Cernech and the Chaits show he was involved in the conspiracy, including compliments from the Chaits that Cernech was "a total game changer, amazing and a magician" for his role in the scheme, prosecutors say.
The Chaits were each charged with six counts of extortion, two counts of racketeering and one count of organized fraud in March for their role in the scheme.
Investigators found that Cernech knew that the Chaits and other accused co-conspirators routinely claimed there were dangerous levels of contaminated soil on the property. They filed lawsuits using straw plaintiffs to get the company to pay them and drop the lawsuits, the statement says.
"The Chaits used this false claim as leverage knowing that the victim would not want to have his reputation tarnished — even through false accusations and bogus threats of lawsuits," Moody's office said.
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Cernech has been the city manager since January 2011 and had worked for the city since 2001. In his tenure at the city, Cernech worked as interim director of financial services, interim director of public works and interim director of community development. In 2021, Cernech's base salary was $272,142 before benefits including a car allowance. He lives in Parkland, according to property records.
Tamarac City Manager Michael Cernech has been charged in an extortion scheme with father and son real estate developers Bruce and Shawn Chait, the Attorney General's Office announced Friday. (Broward Sheriff's Office)
Schemes by the Chaits have plagued the city for years.
Before Cernech got involved, the Chaits sent anonymous letters to county officials with the same fake claims about the property's soil, according to Moody's office. The Chaits were recorded admitting to filing the lawsuits and using the claims about the soil contamination to get the company to pay them, Moody's office said.
In 2009, then-Broward County Commissioner Josephus Eggelletion was convicted after he confessed he took over $20,000 in bribes from the Chaits and served two-and-a-half-years in federal prison .
Former Tamarac Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Commissioner Patte Atkins-Grad, former Broward School Board member Stephanie Kraft and former Vice Mayor Marc Sultanof were all charged previously in connection with taking bribes from the Chaits.
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Flansbaum-Talabisco and Atkins-Grad were acquitted of bribery charges. Kraft was found not guilty of unlawful compensation and bribery, but jailed briefly after a jury found her guilty of official misconduct. Sultanof pleaded not guilty and was awaiting trial when he died.
[ RELATED: Developer testifies at corruption trial of former Tamarac mayor ]
A statement sent Friday to the South Florida Sun Sentinel from 13th Floor Homes says the company was shocked by the news of Cernech's arrest.
"Our team spent years working with the Tamarac City Manager to finalize plans for activating the shuttered Woodlands Golf Course, and we always believed those efforts were in good faith. We have now learned that Mr. Cernech may have been operating under false pretenses, with the goal of undermining our plans in collaboration with Bruce and Shawn Chait, who have been charged with extortion and racketeering," the company said. "13th Floor Homes is optimistic that the Tamarac City Commission will embrace our vision for the Woodlands, recognizing the benefits that the project will deliver to the community in the form of new revenues, significant property upgrades, and additional housing options for residents."
"Any of Mike Cernech's efforts involving the Chaits or [13th Floor] were done in the best interest of the City of Tamarac, and not to benefit himself or anyone else," Larry Davis, Cernech's attorney, said.
Gomez said that the city will not be deterred by the news of Cernech's arrest.
"I was saddened to learn of the charges filed against Michael Cernech. We must let the judicial process run its course," the mayor's statement said. "With the guidance of Acting City Manager Kathleen Gunn we will continue to do the work of the City. Our charter spells out clearly what needs to be done."
Bail for Cernech was set at $200,000.


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14.7 volts, no current limit as long as battery temperature remains below 125°F (51.7°C). When current falls below one amp, finish with three-amp constant current for one hour.
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14.7 volts, no current limit as long as battery temperature remains below 125°F (51.7°C). When current falls below one amp, finish with two-amp constant current for one hour for D34M and three-amp constant current for one hour for D27M and D31M.
6.65 to 7.5 volts, no amperage limit.
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Julio Humberto Grondona (ur. 19 września 1931 w Avallanedze, zm. 30 lipca 2014 w Buenos Aires) – argentyński działacz sportowy. Starszy wiceprezes FIFA, prezes AFA od 1979. Założyciel i były prezes klubu Arsenal Sarandí.

Przypisy

Prezesi klubów piłkarskich
Urodzeni w 1931
Zmarli w 2014
Ludzie urodzeni w Avellanedzie (Buenos Aires)

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High-functioning depression, also known as dysthymia, is not a common issue mostly because it is difficult to identify, due to the disposition of the people who are dealing with it.
These people appear completely fine, and are hardworking and high-functioning, even though they are falling apart on the inside. Very often, they are not even aware they are facing a problem and just think they are going through a phase that will be over soon.
This condition is a mild form of depression, but their symptoms are the same, weight loss, fatigue, insomnia, self-pity, low self-esteem, short attention span, and headaches.
However, it is draining and exhausting, and since it is masked from the inside, it can eventually lead to a major breakdown.
Even though there is no single reason why some people develop high functioning depression, and there is not a perfect way to prevent it, scientists have found several effective treatment modalities to help one manage and deal with it. Psychotherapy and medication are among the most effective ones.
In the treatment of depression, psychotherapy is as effective as medication, and even more effective than medication in preventing relapse. Some patients benefit the most from a combined approach, that blends the benefits of both, psychotherapy and medication.
Therefore, as soon as a person starts suspecting that this condition is the underlying cause of the symptoms s/he experiences, it is advised to seek a therapist and explore the best treatment options available.
When someone suffers from high-functioning depression, it can often feel like he is attempting to build a castle on a foundation of quicksand. Therefore, these people need to get help and build a solid, stable foundation, which will, therefore, improve all aspects of life.
If you or someone you know suffers from this type of depression, note that ignoring its symptoms can never lead to something better. It takes courage to decide to face it and deal with it, but it is the only way to get the life back again.


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Shadow Knights — The Shogun of Death (также выходившая под названием Budo — The Art of Ninja Combat) — компьютерная игра в жанре платформера, созданная id Software и изданная Softdisk в 1991 году. Shadow Knights была первой игрой, созданной в рамках контрактных обязательств id Software перед Softdisk. Shadow Knights также продавалась Softdisk в составе сборника The Lost Game Collection of ID Software.

Сюжет

Процветающая земля Найпусан попадает в осаду воинов с севера во главе со злым сёгуном Сашикой. В течение многих лет Сашика росла и начала изучать тёмную магию. Некоторые говорили, что в Сашику вселился демон Кускуро. На волне нескончаемого господства террора ниндзя, рождённый на востоке, чьё появление было предсказано мудрецами, приходит, чтобы отстранить Сашику от её престола власти и справедливо вернуть правительство Найпусану

Игровой процесс
Shadow Knights — это базовая платформенная игра со многими элементами, похожими на игры NES Ninja Gaiden. Игрок проходить девять уровней, убивая врагов мечом с магическими звёздами, также собирая бонусы. У игрока ограничены жизненные силы и магическая сила, чтобы выжить. Игрок может накапливать силу, собирая магические сферы. Ниндзя обладает лечебными и оружейными способностями. Некоторые области уровня требуют, чтобы игрок победил монстра-босса, чтобы продвинуться вперёд.

Разработка
Игра разрабатывалась примерно в 1990 году одновременно с разработкой игры Slordax: The Unknown Enemy. В то же время команда разрабатывала в нерабочее время игру Commander Keen in Invasion of the Vorticons с использованием компьютеров Softdisk. Том Холл спроектировал несколько уровней. Карты уровней были разработаны с использованием специальной программы под названием Tile Editor (TEd), которая была впервые создана для игры Dangerous Dave. Созданный игровой движок был позже повторно использован в Dangerous Dave in the Haunted Mansion.

Примечания

Игры для DOS
Компьютерные игры, разработанные id Software
Компьютерные игры, разработанные в США
Компьютерные игры 1991 года


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Q: Simply connected Let $F$ be a vector field of class $C^1$ defined in a simply connected domain $U \subset \mathbb{R}^2$ the following conditions are equivalent:
(1) $\oint_cF.dr=0$ for every closed loop $C \subset U$.
(2)...
What is $U$? Is the domain of $F$? So in case $F=(\frac{1}{x+y},\frac{1}{x+y})$, $U=\mathbb R^2-{(0,0)}$?
The reason I ask this is because the following problem asks for all possible values of the integral, where $C$ is a closed loop that doesn't cross the origin. $$\oint_C\frac{(x+y)\,dx+(y-x)\,dy}{x^2+y^2}$$
The solution is $0$ and $-2\pi$ I understand the process of how to get $-2\pi$ but I can't understand this part in the resolution:
"If the simply connected domain that contains $C$ doesn't contain the origin, then: $\oint_CF.dr=0$"
But if $U$ doesn't contain the origin, how can it be simply connected? It has a hole in it...

A: May not answer your question, but too long for a comment:

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*If $F$ is a vector field with natural domain $X$ (that is, if the component functions of $F$ are both defined throughout $X$ and in no larger subset), then $U$ is some open subset of $X$, which must be specified explicitly if we're to agree that "$F$ is defined". In the same manner, the domain of a mapping is an essential datum, in addition to the formula(s) defining the mapping.

*The natural domain of the vector field $F(x, y) = (\frac{1}{x + y}, \frac{1}{x + y})$ is the complement of the line $y = -x$, not the complement of the origin.

*The natural domain of $\frac{(x + y, y - x)}{x^{2} + y^{2}}$ is the complement of the origin, but if $F(x, y) = \frac{(x + y, y - x)}{x^{2} + y^{2}}$ in an open set $U$, you are not automatically guaranteed that $U$ is equal to the complement of the origin, only that $U$ is some open subset.

*I don't understand the claim that the possible values of the integral are $0$ and $-2\pi$: If $F$ integrates to $-2\pi$ over some closed path (which is correct in this example), then for every integer $n$, there exists a path over which $F$ integrates to $2\pi n$. Even if "closed loop" refers to a simple closed loop, there exists a loop over which the integral of $F$ is $2\pi \neq -2\pi$.

*A "simply-connected subset of the punctured plane" could be, as Daniel Littlewood says, an open disk of radius $r > 0$ centered at a point at distance at least $r$ from the origin. The set $U$ could also be a slit plane, the complement of a ray starting at the origin, or any of a vast number of other examples.


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This Flow of the Week was written by Ashwin Sathya Raghunathan. Thanks for contributing!
Gateways provide a way for on-premise services to connect to the cloud. Use cases involve connecting a on-premise SQL database to a flow for use in internal systems where customers don't want their SQL data in the cloud.
Install the Data Gateway configure it with Flow by following the instructions.
Once the installation is complete and the Data gateway is configured, add a "File System" connection by navigating to the "Gear" icon -> Connections -> Create Connection -> File System and select the "Connect via on-premise data gateway". You should be able to see your data gateway in the drop down list. Complete the connection creation.
The flow in itself is very simple as it just needs to create a file on the click of a button. Most of the heavy lifting is done by the PowerShell script.
Since I added a button trigger, I can use it from my Flow app on my phone to lock my computer on demand.
Now at the click of a button I can lock my workstation and no more prank e-mails. We are also automating our internal deployment with a combination of this technique and approvals to allow a smooth automated deployment workflow using Flow.
Once completing the seemingly innocent flow, we can extend this to do a variety of tasks by simply defining a protocol over the FS and the PowerShell script and automate many workflows that would require an on-premise workstation to be in picture.