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Mike partners closely with investors, board members and management teams to best advise on how to attract and retain transformative and innovative finance leaders.
Mike Heberlein specializes in identifying and developing executive financial officers across industries. Based in Minneapolis, Mike works with Fortune 500 companies, with a focus on private equity and venture capital funded organizations.
Since joining Russell Reynolds Associates in 2017, Mike has become a trusted expert in functional roles within the finance sector. He has also completed C-suite and executive searches for companies across the technology, supply chain, healthcare services, and industrial industries. He began his career at a boutique recruitment firm for five years.
"The secret of success is to do the common thing uncommonly well." -John D. Rockefeller Jr.
Mike holds a BA in hospitality business from The Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University.
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The Fourth of July is just a few short weeks away and, if you are like most other Americans, you are already starting to think about how you are going to celebrate it: barbeques, friends, and fireworks. Indeed, no holiday is more synonymous with America than Independence Day, and nothing embodies our passion for our freedom more than a great firework display. For as fun, exciting, and beautiful as fireworks may be, they can be even more dangerous if they are not handled appropriately. If you are planning on attending a firework show or perhaps will set some off on your own property, keep these safety tips in mind to help prevent accidents, injury, and property damage.
Fight fire with water: If there is no ample source of water nearby, the firework show must not go on. Ideally, if you are near a home, you will have a water hose at the ready with someone assigned to using it. Spray down each firework after it goes off, or if it is a dud. For handheld sparklers, drop them into buckets of water when finished.
Level the playing field: No fireworks of any kind should be lit if they are not on a completely level surface. Even a small slope can send a fireball arcing unpredictably and lead to a dangerous blaze. Declined surfaces can also cause a firework to tip over in mid-launch. Also ensure at least 20 square feet around the firework is barren dirt, concrete, or sand – nothing flammable can be close by.
Stand back: Small fireworks can be unexpectedly dangerous if you are near. Please stay about 30 feet away from even small devices. Larger fireworks demand even more space, so you should be 100 feet or more away. When lighting a firework, do not keep any part of your body directly above it; outstretch your arm and use a lighter with good reach. If a lengthy fuse is an option, use it.
Note: Most fireworks are illegal in Florida. To avoid legal trouble, you should not purchase fireworks from an unlicensed vendor or light any firework that is illegal, no matter where you purchased it. If you have questions about what fireworks you will be permitted to use on your property, call your local sheriff's department, or the department of parks and recreation.
Speaking of trouble, if you are hurt by a firework and you believe you are not responsible for it, you could have a personal injury case on your hands. Contact Lauri J. Goldstein & Assocaites, PLLC today by calling 866-675-4427. Our Stuart personal injury lawyers have won millions for our clients across Florida and would be happy to start your case with a free initial consultation!


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This module provides two image manipulation services that can be configured independently:

* Run command-line image optimisation tools on images resampled by SilverStripe: reduces the file size of the generated images without reducing fidelity in a noticeable way
* Resize images on upload to fit within configured dimensions: prevents images with massive dimensions entering the assets and becoming a memory problem when resampling.

For a SilverStripe `2.4` version check the `0.1` branch.

Configurations for some common image optimisation tools (eg. jpegoptim and optipng) are provided as part of this module, though any command line program can be used with the image optimisation service. No optimisation program binaries are bundled with this module, so you'll need to install any programs you want to use on the target system.

Note that only resampled images are optimised by the optimisation service module (eg. using CroppedImage, SetWidth, SetHeight, PaddedResize, etc). If you want to optimise images without resizing them, [there is currently a workaround to trigger optimisation](https://github.com/heyday/silverstripe-optimisedimage/issues/4#issuecomment-60821831).

## Installation (with composer)

	$ composer require heyday/silverstripe-optimisedimage

## Usage

### Resampling Images on upload

By default, resampling on upload is not enabled. To activate it, the `ResampleImage` extension needs to be added to `Image`. In your `mysite/_config/config.yml` add:

```yml
Image:
  extensions:
    - ResampleImage
```

The default maximum width & height for uploaded images is **1024 x 1024** pixels. Images larger than this will be scaled to fit their largest dimension to this size.

You can set your own maximum height and width for uploaded images by overriding the default config in your `mysite/_config/config.yml`:

```yml
ResampleImage:
  max_x: 2000
  max_y: 2500
```

Note that resampling on upload is a destructive process: the original uploaded image is discarded.

### Optimising SilverStripe Resampled Images - Selecting a backend

The image backend that SilverStripe uses needs to be changed to either `OptimisedGDBackend` or `OptimisedImagickBackend` depending on whether
you want to us GD or Imagick. To do this, in your `mysite/_config/config.yml` add:

```yml
Image:
    backend: OptimisedGDBackend

// or

Image:
    backend: OptimisedImagickBackend
```

Configuration options:

* enabledCommands
* availableCommands
* binDirectory
* optimisingQuality

At the very least `enabledCommands` needs to be overridden in your own config in order to enable the optimising of images resampled by SilverStripe.

This can be done as follows,

1. Create a file `mysite/_config/optimisedimage.yml`
2. Add the following contents

```yml
---
After: 'silverstripe-optimisedimage/config#core'
---
ImageOptimiserService:
  enabledCommands:
    - jpegoptim
    - optipng
```

If you want to add your own commands, you can override `availableCommands` e.g.

```yml
---
After: 'silverstripe-optimisedimage/config#core'
---
ImageOptimiserService:
  enabledCommands:
    - jpegoptim
    - optipng
  availableCommands:
    jpg:
      jpegoptim: '%s/jpegoptim -p --strip-all --all-progressive %s'
    png:
      optipng: '%s/optipng %s -o 1 -strip all -i 1'
    gif:
      optipng: '%s/optipng %s -o 1 -strip all'
```

If your binaries are not located at `/usr/local/bin/` you can override this by setting `binDirectory`

```yml
---
After: 'silverstripe-optimisedimage/config#core'
---
ImageOptimiserService:
  enabledCommands:
    - jpegoptim
    - optipng
  binDirectory: '/home/user/bin/'
```

If your binaries aren't all located in the same directory you will need to manually enter the command by overriding `availableCommands`

```yml
---
After: 'silverstripe-optimisedimage/config#core'
---
ImageOptimiserService:
  enabledCommands:
    - jpegoptim
    - optipng
  availableCommands:
    jpg:
      jpegoptim: '/my/special/path/jpegoptim -p -m%3$d --strip-all %2$s'
```

Commands have certain variables exposed to them when they are built, this is done by `sprintf`, the variables available are in the following order:

1. `binDirectory`
2. File path to be optimised
3. `optimisingQuality`

If when defining a custom command you need to use these arguments in a different order, you will need to use a position specifier, see [PHP sprintf](http://php.net/manual/en/function.sprintf.php#example-4811)

## License

Optimised image is licensed under an [MIT license](http://heyday.mit-license.org/)

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Edelweiss Studios offer self-catered accommodation, just 100 metres from the port of Thassos and 250 metres from the beach.
Each studio is equipped with a TV and air conditioning. All have their own private bathroom, kitchenette with fridge and balcony. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
The Studios Edelweiss offer easy access to the centre of Thassos and the island's historic monuments, just 300 metres away.


Frank Eirik Abrahamsen is an associate professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. He works at the Department of coaching and psychology, and is responsible for the bachelor's degree with a specialization in training, coaching and sports psychology.
He has given us some tips on how to find motivation to live an active lifestyle, and how to stay motivated during a lifestyle change.
One of the first things Frank Eirik mentions is The Self-Determination Theory. This theory is based on three psychological needs: self-determination, knowledge and belonging. The theory states: when those needs are met we are more easily motivated, productive and happy.
Frank Eirik's experience is that people can be a bit unaware of what they really want; what is our actual motivation to go through a change. He recommends that you set aside some time at the start of a major change process to reflect on what the goal is.
Frank Eirik also says it's important not to bite over more than you can chew, and you should find activities you look forward to doing.
How about rewards? Is that motivating?
According to Frank Eirik one distinguishes between the extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, where reward is an extrinsic, or more briefly, motivation.
It is however the extrinsic motivation that gets you through the heavy training sessions.
Finally, Frank Eirik has some advice for people who want to undergo a lifestyle change. He says you should spend some time thinking about the positive outcome of your changes: longer and healthier life, easier to climb stairs, you feel fresher, you get into your favourite clothes and it is easier to play with the kids – to mention some positive outcomes.


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Meatballs Part II
I never would have believed that any movie could make the huge-grossing (in every sense of the term) Meatballs look good, but here it is: Meatballs Part II, a dead-in-the-water comedy about summer camp.
The fact that it's about summer camp is the sole similarity with the original Meatballs. That film, the most successful Canadian release in history, cleaned up at the turnstiles solely on the strength of a hilarious central performance by Bill Murray.
Meatballs Part II doesn't have Murray, and it doesn't have anything to replace him. It's a summer-camp session with the usual jokes about counselors trying to make whoopee under difficult conditions.
The main plot has the zany Camp Sasquatch trying to best military Camp Patton ("Where Outdoor Living Molds Killers") in the annual boxing championship. Sasquatch's boxing hope (John Mengatti) is a street kid who starts to like a shy girl (Kim Richards).
The only remotely humorous moments in the film are had by Hamilton Camp, doing a rabid disciplinarian number as the leader of Camp Patton, and John Larroquette, who plays his swishy assistant. It's old and disreputable humor, but these two actors have a certain chemistry.
Otherwise, funny Richard Mulligan (of "Soap" and S.O.B.) is wasted, as is Paul Reubens, better known to one and all in his comic incarnation as Pee-wee Herman. It's too bad the producers didn't see Reubens' potential, because a passable comedy might have been constructed out of this mess with Reubens as a manic center, as Murray was for Meatballs.
There are two oddities about Meatballs Part II. One is that there is an outer-space angle: a little E.T. imitation is dropped off by his parents to enjoy the summer camp. Apparently, he does. Very strange.
Also, one of the main campers is a handicapped boy in a wheelchair. This is not a first. There was a paraplegic kid who was a victim—er, character—in the summer camp of Friday the 13th, Part 3.
But it's unusual to see a handicapped character as simply another person in an exploitation comedy. Except for a joke at the beginning when this guy's motorized wheelchair outraces the camp bus, the handicap is barely mentioned. No cheap pathos, no sob story. He's just another camper. That's a peculiarly enlightened attitude for this otherwise uninteresting film.
If I'm using the phrase "make whoopee" I must be pretty disengaged. No excuse for that, except the movie itself, which is grueling. The original Meatballs might be awful, but Bill Murray is heroic in it—in his early movies he seems liberated not just as a comedian but as someone unwilling to pretend to be part of a movie. The director of Meatballs Part II is Ken Wiederhorn, who previously helmed King Frat and Eyes of a Stranger, and whose next film would be Return of the Living Dead Part II. That's a helluva movie marathon for some lost weekend.
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Xbox One Keyboard and Mouse Support Arrives Nov. 14
15 games are confirmed as adding support for keyboard and mouse input, with eight of those titles supporting it this month. Microsoft is also taking the opportunity to start pushing Designed for Xbox mice and keyboards, which are sure to start appearing in greater numbers very soon.
byMatthew Humphries Nov 13, 2018
It was promised back in September, and now two months later Microsoft is finally set to introduce keyboard and mouse support for the Xbox One. So far, 15 games are confirmed as having keyboard and mouse input options, with more to come.
Certain genres of game are better suited to being played with a keyboard and mouse. First-person shooters certainly benefit from the combination, as do strategy games depending on the format. Now games available on the Xbox One will have the option to take advantage of this new input method, and Microsoft hopes that in the process gamers will buy a couple of extra accessories for its consoles.
As Gamasutra reports, keyboard and mouse support arrives on Nov. 14 and there will be eight compatible titles this month including Warframe, Fortnite, Bomber Crew, Deep Rock Galactic, Strange Brigade, Vermintide 2, War Thunder, and X-Morph Defense. In the future, but with no confirmed date, Children of Morta, DayZ, Minion Master, Moonlighter, Vigor, Warface, and Wargroove will also gain keyboard and mouse input options.
The timing of this support is key, as it arrives just ahead of Microsoft's Black Friday Sale, which sees the Xbox One X drop to its lowest price yet ($399.99) and the Xbox One S made available for just $199.99. Microsoft would do well to also discount the game above that will offer keyboard and mouse support, or consider offering them in an accessories bundle. Unfortunately support is limited in another way, initially. Only Xbox Insiders will gain access to the new input options later this week. Everyone else will get it "eventually."
With this new input support, Microsoft is also pushing Designed for Xbox mice and keyboards. You don't have to use the official products, but Microsoft insists they offer "the best mouse and keyboard experience on Xbox One." Hopefully we see some new options sporting the same aesthetics as the Xbox One S and One X in the near future from Microsoft.
Xbox One Adds 'Surprise Me' Button
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What Anime To Watch On Crunchyroll
If You've Yet To Take The Dive Into Anime The Holiday Season Is The Perfect Time To Do Some Incredible Binging
Good Anime You Can Watch On Crunchyroll
With Crunchyroll being free to download, there's no excuse to be on the outside looking in when it comes to some great animes. I listed what I felt were some of the best anime to start off with and I hope this list can guide you to watching even more in the future. I'll be crossing my fingers that I can get any newcomer on the anime train.
Is Crunchyroll Worth It
If you are a hardcore fan of anime or manga, you should definitely want to sign up for Crunchyroll. Its library of both classic and current anime TV shows is extensive, and you might also be interested in checking out the manga selection as well. Best of all, you can watch much of its content for free, provided you can deal with commercials and low 480p resolution. Its paid subscription fees are reasonable, and you can get rid of ads and get higher resolution videos as well.
Anime Dubs You Didn't Know You Could Watch On Crunchyroll
There's still plenty of dubbed anime to choose from popular new titles, old classics, or even obscure gemsand these 10 are available on Crunchyroll!
When it comes to streaming anime, Crunchyroll has one of the largest libraries around. The streaming service has been known for a long time for all its subbed anime, but believe it or not, Crunchyroll has been home to quite a few dubs lately, and not just for their original programming either.
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While there is a lot of anime on the platform that doesn't have a dub available or has it somewhere else, there's still plenty of dubbed anime to choose from popular new titles, old classics, or even obscure gems. Some fans might even be surprised to find out that these dubs are available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie was the first film released in the series in Summer 1999. Against most fans' belief, it was a non-canon film, it was written by Clamp's head writer Nanase Oukawa. The film takes place during the first and second seasons of the original Cardcaptor Sakura.
Akin to the series, Cardcaptor Sakura follows Sakura Kinomoto, a 9-year-old girl who becomes the Cardcaptor of the Clow Cards. While on a field trip to Hong Kong, Sakura and friends experience mysterious dreams that get in the way of their time there and must get to the bottom of the occurrences.
An anime based on real-life urban legends is a great way to kick off your Halloween watch party. Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories is an anthology series comprised of five-minute-long episodes. However, dont let the short running time fool you. The series makes good use of its time, serving up scares thatll have you afraid to take a bathroom break.
Each episode opens with a creepy old man in a yellow mask setting up his Kamishibai a Japanese street theater structure at the local park. The children gather around him as he tells various ghost stories and myths using paper figures.
One such creepy story comes from the urban legend of Hachishakusama , a demon who takes the form of a tall woman to abduct children. Featuring similar tales about supernatural beings, myths, and Japanese folklore, Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories is definitely a must-watch between horror flicks.
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Looking For A New Anime To Watch
We've got you covered! One-stop anime shop Crunchyroll shared their list of most popular anime series with LGBTQ+ characters.
"Pride may have ended, but we have curated a list of our most moving, energetic, and uplifting content to help celebrate beyond June," they told PRIDE.
Scroll down to see if your favorite made the list!
Parasyte: The Maxim 84
An invasion of Parasites takes the Earth by storm. These parasites make their way into the brains of their targets where they take their host hostage. When a parasite falls on Shinichi Izumi, it doesnt take host on his brain. Instead it takes host on his right hand.
Shinichi and his parasite Migi must survive in this supernatural world. Parasyte: The Maxim was released during the fall 2014 season. Adapted by studio Madhouse, Parasyte: The Maxim is 24 episodes and aired for one season.
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Crunchyroll Anime & Manga
What anime to watch on Crunchyroll? What are some good animes on Crunchyroll? Search no more, we have the answers! JustWatch created the ultimate list of all Crunchyroll anime you can now watch online. We organized our list by popularity to help you find the best anime on Crunchyroll. Whether you're a fan of Dragon Ball Super, Yuri on Ice, Naruto, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Attack on Titan – or all of it!- our various filters will help you choose the best manga to binge-watch next. Our overview of all anime also includes the latest additions to Crunchyroll. We update this overview every day.
The Best Anime To Watch On Crunchyroll
Top 5 Best Anime On CRUNCHYROLL In 2021 | Crunchyroll Originals
So, if you are convinced and want to give Crunchyroll a try, what should you watch first? Youd be happy to know that Crunchyroll offers both quantity and quality. From little-known cult classics to worldwide smash hits, its got something for everyone.
But what can you watch? Crunchyrolls catalog consists mostly of anime series. It offers a lot of classic popular shows like One Piece and Gundam, but its also the best place to watch new releases online. You can access simulcasts: new episodes from top series are usually available to watch only an hour after they are broadcast in Japan. Dont worry if you dont speak a lick of Japanese there also are some great anime movies on Crunchyroll, but the choice there is a bit more limited. The same applies to Asian dramas since the list of available titles changes regularly.
You will find all of the action-packed long-running shonen favorites like Naruto, Bleach, One Piece, and more. They are perfect for those who enjoy long series, thanks to the immense number of episodes most of these shows have. However, you can also enjoy shorter action series that are just as excellent in One-Punch Man, JoJos Bizarre Adventure, and Attack on Titan.
In 2020, the service started dropping all-new anime series that it produced or co-produced, under the Crunchyrolls Originals label. They have includes shows like Tower of God, ONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You, and The God of High School with more in the works.
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Why Is It So Difficult To Get Crunchyroll In English
One of the reasons is that Crunchyroll has done a lot to port its services onto as many platforms as it can. For example, with the use of apps, extensions, and web browsers, you can access Crunchyroll on all sorts of devices and entertainment mediums.
Some examples include the PS4 app, the Wii U app, Chromecast, iOS app, the Android app, browser streaming extensions, and so forth. There are many ways to enjoy Crunchyroll, which also means there are many ways things can go wrong. In most cases, the problem stems from an update, be it some form of incompatibility, or be it that somebody has not updated their app and have come across problems as a result.
How To Make Crunchyroll Videos Run In English
As you can see from the previous section, videos have a range of settings. Some may offer the Japanese language only version, and some may run in Japanese with dubbed audio and so forth. To gain access to the language, subtitle, and dubbing options, you first need to pick a video.
For example, if you use the apps search bar, you can find Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Select it as you would normally, and you will see a piece of text under the video description. In this case, it says, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood . That means the video is set to the Japanese language with English dubbing.
If you click the section that says Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood , then a drop-down menu appears. In the case of this anime series, there is only one other option and it says, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood .
That means that in this case, your only other option is to watch the video with the Japanese language, but with English subtitles. Yet, as mentioned previously, each video or series will have its own set of language options.
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Winter Crunchyroll Anime 2021
The second season of Dr. Stone, titled Stone Wars, started on Jan. 14 and has put us back in the world of Senku and his friends. Stone Wars picks up where season 1 left off.
It is nearing the end of winter and Senkus Kingdom of Science has to find a way to defeat Tsukasas empire with as little bloodshed as possible. In this season we can expect to see more of Taiju and Yuzuriha, two characters who were mostly absent from the first season after being revived.
As always, Senku continues to create wondrous technologies in a world that has no idea what science is. Stone Wars is sure to be exciting and is definitely a top pick of anime to watch this year.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica doesnt feel like a thriller at first. However, it definitely makes its intentions known after the first few episodes. The show focuses around a group of magical girls who trade a lifetime of servitude for one wish. This presents a lot of obvious problems that very strongly bother the titular character Madoka. The series is actually quite old, but still definitely holds up by todays standards. A second iteration of the show, Magia Record, launched in 2020 along with an accompanying mobile game of the same name. This is one of the seminal anime on Crunchyroll. Its one of the must-watch shows on the platform.
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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Part 2
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is back this Fall to continue the rest of the season. The series follows Rudeus, a jobless slob who becomes reincarnated as a newborn baby in a world full of magic and monsters. The first half of the season explores his acclimation to this new body and world whereas in the second half we see Rudeus using his newly learned experience in a different environment. Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation is arguably the most popular isekai anime this year. If you want to see what all the hubbub is about, you can watch the newest episodes of the series now on Funimation.
Best Horror Anime To Watch On Crunchyroll
It just isnt Halloween without an intense feeling of fear or disgust. Whether its mind games or physical torture, theres something about horror that attracts us to it. Countless anime series evoke these kinds of emotions, and when it comes to streaming them, Crunchyroll has got fans covered. So, here are eight horror anime to watch on Crunchyroll.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba
Tanjiro Kamado comes home after a day in the village to discover his family slaughtered by a demon, and his only surviving sibling Nezuko, who has transformed into a demon herself, shows signs that her humanity is still somewhere in her. After running into a Demon Slayer and proving his bravery and willingness to protect his now demon sister, he is given a chance to become a Demon Slayer himself and be on the search for a possible cure for Nezuko.
From The Bottom of My Heart… | TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy-
Re:Zero is one of the most popular isekai Crunchyroll anime not named Sword Art Online. The show follows Subaru, a Japanese youth pulled into an alternate world. He meets a variety of colorful characters there and becomes integrated with their little group. Additionally, every time Subaru dies, he simply moves back in time to a checkpoint. The show is most known for its strong supporting cast and youve probably seen memes of Rem and Ram if youre into anime at all. The show goes for 25 episodes and Crunchyroll has both the subs and dubs for this one.
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This Is Important And Something We All Need To Say And Want To Say Xoxo
Anyways, we ALL KNOW the ads in this app are ridiculous. I know its a free app and all, and I do really enjoy it and dont mind a couple ads, but theres just one problem for me. I was watching mha, yes, my hero academia, and I had a problem occur.So technically what happened, I got ad an, not bad right? After the ad, the anime wouldnt load. I kept exiting the app, and everytime I went back in it would give me another ad and not load again. Mind you, my internet is not bad at all. You also might be thinking, its probably just more than one ad, and the second one just isnt loading, so when you go back in it loads. But no. I was doing this for I know over 10 minutes. I got at least 10 ads and ngl, my night was kind of ruined because it kept happening and I ended up just giving up and going to bed. This might sound like a complaint, and it kind of is, but the moral of the story is to please just fix your ads. 4 ads isnt bad, and its understandable for a free app with a ton of anime and more, but I shouldnt have 10 ads in just one ad break. So anyways, a recap, I enjoy the app a lot overall, but sometimes the ads get out of control and just ruin the anime experience for you. Hope you found this helpful, xo
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean
ORA ORA ORA! JoJos Bizarre Adventure is back with Stone Ocean or Part 6 of the popular shonen series. For those that dont know, the series follows the Joestar family line beginning with JOnthan JOestar. You can kind of see where JoJo comes from in the series title now. Because this is an intergenerational storyline, were now finally seeing the anime adaptation of Stone Ocean with Jolyne Cujoh which takes place over 100 years after Part 1 of the series. JoJos Bizarre Adventure is known for its intense action, wild art style, and cultural music references. Thats right! Music references. If you like action with a lot of weirdness, JoJos Bizarre Adventure will be worth a watch. We recommend watching the previous seasons which are all available on Crunchyroll before jumping into Stone Ocean. The series will premiere on Netflix this December.
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Baruto: Naruto Next Generations
BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS is a Japanese anime series based on the manga of the same name. This series is the sequel to Masashi Kishimotos NARUTO, which is one of the longest-running series about a ninja-in-training. BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS starts with a series of mysterious events that unfold in Hidden Leaf Village.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba 89
Rounding out the list is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Demon Slayer took 2019 by storm becoming one of the biggest series of the year. Demon Slayer follows Tanjirou Kamado after his family has been slaughtered by demons. Fortunately, his sister Nezuko manages to survive, but she is turned into a demon.
Tanjirou joins the Demon Slayer Corps looking to avenge his family and save people from Demons all the while searching for a way to revert Nezuko back. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba was released during the spring 2019. Adapted by studio Ufotable, the anime is 26 episodes and is confirmed for a sequel film in 2020.
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The Base App Or Website Language
Each video has its language options, but the video language may not be the problem you are encountering. Perhaps you are having trouble with the website or the app. Perhaps it is showing in a different language .
That can sometimes happen if you access a portal in a different country, or if you are using a VPN service. The website language options are at the bottom of the website or app. Click the link to your preferred language, and the website/app content will revert to your chosen language.
Why Do I Get A Black Screen When Streaming Crunchyroll On Discord
One of the main problems usually encountered when people look for how to stream Crunchyroll on Discord is getting a black screen in place of the actual show in the video player.
This presents itself with the audio and subtitles being heard and seen but no video to accompany it.
In Discord, the stream would look something like this:
The reason why this happened is because of different DRM apps which are used to prevent piracy.
Many streaming applications and platforms use these types of apps to prevent recording and screen sharing of anything posted on their website.
This acts as anti-piracy protection for their services which unfortunately restricts you from sharing and watching anime with your friends in Discord.
Fortunately, there is a workaround for this problem.
It involves disabling your browsers Hardware Acceleration feature, which, when disabled, actually prevents these measures from working, allowing you to stream and watch anime with your friends in Discord.
Follow the steps above on how you can disable hardware acceleration.
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Fashion and Gender
Lee Miller. Bathing Feature, Vogue Studio, London, 1941 © Lee Miller Archives, England, 2018. All rights reserved
After working as a model for Vogue magazine during the 1920s, Lee Miller embarked on a professional career as a fashion photographer and as an artist linked with the Surrealist movement. The discussion will consider fashion as a sociological barometer and as a reflection of-or a possible means of raising awareness about-matters of gender.
Moderator: Patrícia Soley-Beltran, PhD in Sociology of Gender, author of Divine! Models, Power and Lies (Anagrama Essay Prize 2015). Participants: Leticia García (chief fashion editor of Fashion & Arts Magazine); Charo Mora (journalist, lecturer, curator and fashion consultant).
Lee Miller and Surrealism in Britain
Auditorium of the Fundació
Thursday, 10 January, at 7 pm


This is day 27 of a 30 day New Year's Resolution.
Really good heros and villians leave a card.
Sometimes, it's actually a card (the Joker). Sometimes, it's just a letter (Zorro). But no matter how cool the card, it's always left after the dastardly (or heroic) deed is done.
Whereas you have an advantage: you have a card that goes before you into new places. It doesn't require a macabre love of mayhem and death, nor training in rapier/whip combat.
It's whatever you put on in the morning.
My "other" business card. The one I don't wear.
Recently, I designed and printed some business cards in preparation for an Education Conference, and I was struck by a few things: notably, how much more ready for interaction I was, toting my new business cards. I'm a pretty approachable guy, good with conversation, but with cards in my pocket, I probably tripled the number of new folks I spoke with because I was excited to hand over a card.
It helped me feel accessible. It helped me connect to my professional me.
This, too, is true for your clothes. You're at a meeting or conference. Or at the airport. You're standing in a room full of people, all with limited time and energy. You want to leave a good impression, of course. But also, you want to create a good impression. Your business card says much more than how to contact you. It communicates why to contact you.
Or, to play with italics, why to contact you.
And whether you're new to business or you own a brand-new business – if you're young and trying to figure things out or starting a third career, now's a good time to put some thought into your new business cards. This is not about "fake it 'till you make it." It's about make you into who you want to be.
And others will see that new you, too.
I always try to find a way to add one point of flair to my look, no matter what.
1. Some people are afraid to Style-Up because they work in a field where everyone dresses "comfortably" (you know what that means). In reality, though, in order to have a style-edge, you only need to kick it up a couple of notches. Start with a great fitting button up and good shoes. No one will think you're getting snooty.
2. Once a week, go full-on styley. I suggest monday, when everyone could use a little extra glide-in-their-stride. I swear, nothing chases away the Sunday Night blues like a great outfit. Blue or otherwise.
3. When travelling, or at a conference, have an outfit or two that you know are your "power-looks." Not only will it build confidence, but also it will help make you recognizable to folks who only see you now and then. Not only will you look familiar, you will look awesome.
4. A talented chef told me that she always tries to find a way to add "crunch" to a dish. I always try to find a way to add one point of flair to my look, no matter what. The red laces, the pocket square, the causal, denim tie – those things get noticed and set you apart. And you only need one.
5. If you are speaking in front of a group, have an amazing blazer to give you shape, definition, and to project confidence. It doesn't need to be (and shouldn't be) a stodgy, heavy suit-jacket. Pick something unstructured and light.


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When I started wood working, a drill press was one of my first tool acquisitions. I bought a Delta 12 inch benchtop model, that has served me well, and continues to do so. Last year when I embarked on the "21st Century Workbench" project (see my project posts), I knew that the little Delta wasn't going to be up to the task. It doesn't have the necessary spindle travel to get through 3 inches of lumber, which was required for drilling the dog holes. There had been a few other instances when more capacity was required, so I set out to upgrade. I narrowed it down to two. The Powermatic 18" model (of which there is another review on this site), and the Jet JDP-17DX. Obviously, I opted for the Jet. The primary consideration was cost. The Jet was almost half the cost of the PM. The PM had features that, although nice, I suspected I would rarely use. Most significantly, the electronic speed control. I rarely need to change the speed on my drill press, so when I do, switching belts isn't that big a deal. Overall, I would say that I am only moderately satisfied with this product. It boasts a "laser crosshair guide" that has limited usefulness. To start with, when the machine arrived, it was nowhere near properly adjusted. I tried for hours to adjust it according to the user's manual, to no avail. The laser did not react to the adjustments as the manual suggested. I finally called Jet, and their technical department said, "Oh yeah, we've had some problems with some of those units". They were great about sending me a replacement, which worked as advertised, kind of. I was able to get the crosshairs zeroed according to the manual. However, I have found that when you raise or lower the table, the "zero" does not remain constant. To use it at varying table heights, you need to adjust it at each height, which totally negates the usefulness of the feature, IMHO.
The other thing I find negative about this machine is the chuck. To put it simply, it "binds". The collar does not rotate freely independent of the rest of the chuck body. So, unlike my much cheaper Delta, I cannot make rapid adjustments for differing sizes of drill bits. On the Delta, I can spin the collar with one hand while holding the bit with the other until it snugs down. Only the collar spins, the rest of the chuck remains motionless as the palls expand or contract, depending on whether I am loosening or tightening. Once the palls engage the bit, then I tighten with the chuck key. On the Jet, I have to hold the body of the chuck while I spin the collar. Otherwise, the friction spins the whole chuck, spindle, belts, and motor. It is very frustrating.
The last shortcoming I will note, is the table adjustment. It is somewhat difficult to raise or lower the table, and when you need to rotate the table to one side or the other for special clearance or such, the piece that the gear meshes with on the post tends to bind. I had similar issues with the Delta, although I will say that the table raises and lowers easier on the smaller machine. That is probably directly proportional to the difference in the weight of the tables. Both machines have the crank handle that effects those adjustments too close to the table. There are serious clearance issues for that crank, which are compounded when a larger sacrificial table is mounted.
In the end, the Jet JDP-17DX, does most of what it was engineered to do without too much trouble. I think there are better options out there though.
I have the JDP 17MF model, in use for 13 yrs. now. Have not had any of the problems you discribed.
Sounds like you have a bad chuck, mine turns with one finger. And the table ajusts up and down fine to on mine.
I have this driil press and have no complaints with it. I have a 21" X 29" rockler drill press table on it and have no problem cranking the table up or down. I really like the built in light. Sorry you are having some problems with your unit.
Thanks for the review. I have the comparable 16.5" Delta DP. I have also had trouble getting the lasers in proper alignment but my attitude is different than yours because I really don't care. MY DP came with a laser set up but I would never pay extra for one and I virtually never turn it on. Actually, I only turn it on to show off to people visiting my shop – but I never actually use it.
As an FYI, I think the laser guide on my miter saw is great and a very useful feature.
Thanks for the review. This is the next big purchase for me as well. It is nice to hear what others have deemed as issues and how they resolved them. Also thanks for the comments, I know that some things can specific to one machine and not others.
I have a MARK 1 drill press I bought years ago for about $100.00 it has been a piece of junk since day one. I looked at a lot of drill presses but since I also wanted a milling machine I bought a Jet 350018 JMD-18 Bench Model Milling & Drilling Machine. With the stand it cost me a bought $2000.00 but I figured a decent drill press would be at least $500.00 so I killed two birds with one stone (or Check) as they say.
Good luck with your drill press if you can't make it work properly try another one if you can then get a hold of the Manufacture and complain to them they might have a fix especially if it only needs a different chuck.
BTW if you have to get a different chuck you might consider one of the keyless versions.
Jarrhead, thanks for a solid review.
Good that people here are willing to share independent reviews of the jet drill press.
Seems like there's a mixed bag of experiences with this press, on the whole a good piece of equipment.
One of the 3 "teeth" on my chuck was out of alignment which resulted in a lot of run out. I purchased a good after-market keyless chuck for about 30 bucks and I have no problems now. I've had mine about 13 years like trimmer. The chuck also works in my lathes. I put a laser on mine and it does require a lot of adjustment, not to mention batteries. I too put a Rockler drill press table on it. Funny thing is, with all the different speeds, I've only changed the speed once. It does vibrate some; I was going to put 2 link belts on it, but just for the heck of it I removed the belts and turned it on, it vibrated just a bad, so I saved the money.


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"Another Train Wreck For McConnell": Wow, Republicans Revolting Against The Elimination Of Medicaid Expansion. Imagine That!
You might remember that back in early 2010 Senate Democrats used a rule called budget reconciliation to by-pass a Republican filibuster and tweak their version of the Affordable Care Act to make it consistent with the one in the House. As a result, Republicans had a bit of a hissy fit, making the dubious claim that a simple majority vote in the Senate signaled the end of democracy as we know it.
In a move that should break all of our irony meters, Senate Republicans will soon attempt to use that same budget reconciliation rule in an attempt to dismantle the Affordable Care Act with a vote on a bill that has already passed the House. And we wonder why the practice of politics gets a bad name.
But hold onto your hats. This one is running into some trouble because, even with 54 Republicans in the Senate, McConnell is going to have trouble rounding up the 51 votes he needs.
The first problem comes from the Senate's version of insurgents – Cruz, Rubio and Lee – who say that simply throwing a monkey wrench into Obamacare is not enough.
"On Friday the House of Representatives is set to vote on a reconciliation bill that repeals only parts of ObamaCare. This simply isn't good enough. Each of us campaigned on a promise to fully repeal ObamaCare and a reconciliation bill is the best way to send such legislation to President Obama's desk," the three senators said.
The House version of the bill also contains provisions that defund Planned Parenthood – which is a problem for some Republican Senators representing more moderate states.
But if the Planned Parenthood provision is in the final bill — Senate Republican aides say no final decisions have been made — a handful of votes from the moderate wing could also break away. They include Murkowski, and Sens. Mark Kirk of Illinois and Susan Collins of Maine.
And now a third front of opposition has opened up.
"I am very concerned about the 160,000 people who had Medicaid expansion in my state. I have difficulty with that being included," said Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican from West Virginia…
Sen. John Hoeven (R), who represents North Dakota, where an estimated 19,000 people gained access to Medicaid after Republican Gov. Jack Dalrymple decided to broaden the program, said he was unsure about repealing the expansion.
"I respect the decision of our legislator and our governor on Medicaid expansion," said Sen. Steve Daines (R) of Montana, which has a Democratic governor. "I'm one who respects their rights and voices."
Wow, Republicans revolting against the elimination of the Medicaid expansion. Imagine that!
When you risk losing Republicans from red states like West Virginia, North Dakota and Montana, just imagine what that means to incumbents running for re-election in places like Illinois, Ohio, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
Mitch McConnell proved himself to be a master at corralling Republicans into line to obstruct everything the Democratic majority tried to do for six years. But the job of getting them together to actually pass legislation has proven to be a much more difficult task. The fact that this particular effort will simply result in a presidential veto – even if successful – shouldn't be lost on anyone. It is increasingly looking like another train wreck for McConnell.
By: Nancy LeTourneau, Political Animal Blog, The Washington Monthly, November 12, 2015
November 14, 2015 Posted by raemd95 | Affordable Care Act, Mitch Mc Connell, Republicans	| John Hoeven, Marco Rubio, Medicaid Expansion, Mike Lee, ObamaCare, Shelley Moore Capito, Ted Cruz | 1 Comment
"Deluded And Dysfunctional, The Republicans Have Lost The Plot": They've Run Out Of People To Blame For Not Compromising
Recently, in an effort to embarrass Republicans pandering to their scientifically challenged base, Senate Democrats proposed a series of votes on climate change. While most Americans and the overwhelming majority of scientists believe climate change is real and people are the primary cause of it, Republican voters are evenly divided on whether it exists at all, and reject the idea that we are responsible.
One amendment, by the Democratic senator Brian Schatz, stated simply that climate change is real and human activity significantly contributes to it. Republican senator John Hoeven offered a compromise: take the word "significantly" out. When asked why, he said: "It was about finding that balance that would bring bipartisan support to the bill."
Reaching across the aisle in search of compromise and consensus is the professed goal of almost every candidate for public office in the US, particularly in recent times, when presidents have come to personify not unity but division. Over the past six decades, the 10 most polarising years in terms of presidential approval have been under either George W Bush or Barack Obama.
As a means, bipartisanship is, of course, an admirable goal: the more politicians are able to work together, put the interests of their constituents first and get things done, the better. The grandstanding, bickering and procedural one-upmanship that characterises so much of what passes for politics is one of the things that makes electorates cynical and drives down voter turnout.
But as an end in itself, bipartisanship is at best shallow and at worst corrosive. For it entirely depends what parties are joining together to do. This is particularly true in America, where constituencies are openly gerrymandered, both parties are funded by big money, and legislation is often written by corporate lobbyists.
Bipartisan efforts over the past couple of decades have produced the Iraq war, the deregulation of the financial industry, the bank bailout made necessary by that deregulation, the slashing of welfare to the poor, and an exponential increase in incarceration. As the hapless Steve Martin says to his hopeless travel companion, John Candy, in Planes, Trains and Automobiles: "You know, I was thinking, when we put our heads together … we've really gotten nowhere."
Comity in the polity is overrated and should certainly not be mistaken for what is right or even popular. And even if it wasn't overrated, bipartisanship is not always possible. Half of Republicans still believe the US did find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, over half believe climate change is a hoax, and almost half do not believe in evolution. There is a limit to how much agreement you can reach with people with whom you disagree on fundamental matters of fact, let alone principle.
But if the parties cannot work together, they are at least supposed to work separately. What has become evident since Republican victories in November's midterm elections, which delivered them both houses of Congress, is that they don't just have a problem compromising with Democrats – they cannot even compromise with each other. For the past four years they have revelled in their dysfunctionality, using Obama as a foil. Apparently unaware that brinkmanship is supposed to take you to the edge, not over it, they have shut down the government and almost forced the nation to default on its debts through a series a spectacular temper tantrums.
As the Republican congressman Marlin Stutzman pointed out in a particularly candid moment 18 months ago, when Republican obduracy caused a government shutdown, "We have to get something out of this. And I don't know what that even is."
These hissy fits have invariably been aimed at forcing Obama to undo the very things he pledged to do if elected, and to which Republicans have no plausible, coherent response: during his first term that was Obamacare; now it is immigration reform. Opposition, in short, had become not a temporary electoral state but a permanent ideological mindset in which their role was not to produce workable ideas but to resist them.
When they won the Senate as well as the House, they were supposed to work together to produce Republican legislation that Obama would be forced to veto, definitively exposing the real source of the gridlock. In fact, they are simply imploding under the weight of their own obstinacy. They've run out of people to blame for not compromising with them. So now they're blaming each other.
"The Republicans are like Fido when he finally catches the car," the Democratic senator Charles Schumer told the New York Times. "Now they don't have any clue about what to do. They are realising that being in the majority is both less fun and more difficult than they thought."
Their current internal feud was prompted by Obama's executive order for modest immigration reform, which was enacted last November. It aims to prevent the deportation of up to 5 million undocumented immigrants living in the US, provide many with work permits, and shift the focus of immigration control to deportations of convicted criminals and recent arrivals.
The Republican-controlled House, where funding bills must originate and legislation can be passed by a simple majority, has voted for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) bill that would eviscerate Obama's reforms. But to get the bill through the 100-seat Senate they need 60 votes. Senate Republicans have only 54 seats and Democrats, who are unanimously opposed to the bill, keep filibustering it.
In a functional party the Republican Speaker, John Boehner, would work out what changes he could make to the bill to give the Republican Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell, a fighting chance of getting the requisite majority to pass legislation they could both take credit for. Instead, Boehner has offered McConnell not compromise but commiserations. "He's got a tough job over there; I've got a tough job over here. God bless him, and good luck."
The House has sent the same bill to the Senate twice. The Senate has failed to pass it several times. In effect, they've treated the Republican-controlled Senate no differently to how they treated its Democratic predecessor, with similar results. Reflexively, House Republicans have their bottom lip extended and at the ready. "We sent them a bill," representative Michael Burgess told Politico, "and they need to pass it. They need to pass our bill." A tantrum is not far off. "Politically, [McConnell] needs to make a lot of noise," says representative John Carter.
Senate Republicans, meanwhile, roll their eyes, count to 10 and wait patiently for the noise to give way to reason. "We can go through the motions, sure, but I don't think we're fooling anybody," said Republican senator Jeff Flake about the prospect of another doomed vote. "Because we need [Democratic] support to get on the bill."
If they don't find a solution by 27 February, then the DHS will be shut down and Obama won't have had a thing to do with it. The true source of the gridlock over the past six years will be clearer than ever. The emperor will be out there, twerking, in the buff.
"It's not an issue of commitment, it's a matter of math," said the Republican senator John McCain – perhaps failing to realise that math, like science, is no competition for blind faith and bad politics.
By: Gary Younge, The Guardian, February 9, 2015
February 10, 2015 Posted by raemd95 | Congress, House Republicans, Senate	| Bipartisanship, Brian Schatz, Climate Change, Dept of Homeland Security, Immigration Reform, John Hoeven, John McCain, Marlin Stutzman, Michael Burgess | 2 Comments
"The Pipeline To Nowhere": A Monument To Wasting Colossal Sums Of Money On Dirty-Energy Infrastructure
When Maria van der Hoeven summed up the 20-year outlook for global energy investment in London last year, she identified a couple of daunting challenges.
The amount of money required by 2035 is a staggering $48 trillion, the International Energy Agency chief and former Dutch economy minister said. And it's not clear how many of those trillions of dollars will power climate-friendly options.
"Will policymakers succeed in steering investment towards a cleaner, more secure energy system — or are we locking in technologies and patterns of consumption that store up trouble for the future?" she asked.
There's no better example of what van der Hoeven meant by "storing up trouble for the future" than the Keystone XL pipeline.
After years of being flustered by President Barack Obama's procrastination, the pipeline's conservative backers in Congress are trying to force him to green-light this conduit for some of the world's dirtiest, most expensive, and most dangerous oil.
The House recently voted in favor of building the 1,200-mile pipeline for the 10th time. The Senate is poised to approve it too. Although dozens of Democrats are siding with Republicans in favor of this boondoggle, those lawmakers lack the votes, so far, to override the veto Obama has threatened.
Senator John Hoeven, a North Dakota Republican and a leading Keystone XL proponent, has turned into a broken record touting what he calls "vital energy infrastructure legislation."
Despite their similar names and obsession with all things energy, Hoeven and van der Hoeven are polar opposites. She's a leading player in the effort to wean the world off its dependence on oil, gas, and coal. He's a "drill, baby, drill" type.
There are many good arguments against the $8 billion pipeline on environmental and labor grounds. People like 350.org founder Bill McKibben and groups like Media Matters need no help explaining them.
Here's another reason why the pipeline shouldn't be built: It's a waste of money.
First, plunging oil prices matter. A lot. They've sunk below $47 a barrel, losing more than half their value since last June. Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi declared a few weeks ago that he doesn't care whether oil goes as low as $20 a barrel, a 16-year low. It just might.
By some estimates, a barrel of oil must fetch at least $95 for profits to be extracted from Canada's tar sands. It's impossible to say when prices will rebound to that level or if companies will give up on that oil patch, leaving the Keystone XL without much (if any) heavy crude to move.
Ultimately, there could be no oil to haul from Alberta to Louisiana to be refined — or not, if the U.S. scraps its ban on exporting crude — and then shipped to, say, China.
More importantly, tar sands oil production may stop within a few years even if it does prove profitable. You see, global climate talks are heading in a direction that's likely to result in countries and companies leaving large amounts of oil, gas, and coal in the ground.
A new study published in the journal Nature spelled out where and what kind of fossil fuels would need to be left unexploited. Its authors predict that virtually all Canadian tar sands oil production will stop by 2020.
If it's built by then, there'd be nothing for the Keystone XL to transport. As a pipeline to nowhere, it would become a monument to wasting colossal sums of money on dirty-energy infrastructure.
John Hoeven should listen to Maria van der Hoeven. If he did, he'd realize the benefits of losing this political battle.
By: Emily Schwartz Greco, Columnist and Managing Editor of OtherWords; The National Memo, January 16, 2015
January 17, 2015 Posted by raemd95 | Big Oil, Climate Change, Keystone XL	| Canadian Tar Sands Oil, Conservatives, Environment, John Hoeven, Maria van der Hoeven, Presidential Veto | Leave a comment
"The Right Likes Massive Programs": GOP Small Government Fetish Is Selective Garbage
The delicate immigration reform negotiations in the Senate were supposed to pass a bill that allowed undocumented immigrants to earn American citizenship — because that is the entire point of doing immigration reform, for reformers. It is also, apparently, supposed to make the process, and America's immigration system in general, as inconvenient as possible — for conservatives who wish to see immigrants punished for their border crossing — without making the process so punitive that liberals could no longer support the bill.
Late in June, two Republicans, Sens. Bob Corker (Tenn.) and John Hoeven (N.D.), inserted an amendment into the Senate bill to strengthen security at the American border with Mexico. No Democrats opposed the measure in a "test vote" before the Senate's passage of the larger bill. The amendment's proposals are referred to as a "border surge," because "surges" are a great thing in Washington ever since "the surge worked" became a very popular catchphrase for a while. (Washington is full of very simple-minded people, on the whole.) So we will "surge" the border, just like we "surged" Iraq, and, like Iraq, we will Win the War, against Mexico and Mexicans.
Basically the "border surge" is a very expensive new expansion of a massive government program, only it's the sort that conservatives like because it involves detaining people instead of giving them healthcare or something. The "surge" is a massive military buildup along the border, involving 700 miles of fencing, 20,000 new border agents, and more drones, perhaps even ones fitted with "nonlethal weapons," for the Border Protection Agency to loan out to various other law-enforcement agencies. It will install, at various points along the border, an exciting array of new infrastructure and equipment of the sort usually not seen outside of actual war zones. Many lucky communities will soon have multiple new "fixed towers," dozens of "fixed camera systems (with relocation capability), which include remote video surveillance systems" and "mobile surveillance systems, which include mobile video surveillance systems, agent-portable surveillance systems, and mobile surveillance capability systems," and hundreds of new "unattended ground sensors, including seismic, imaging, and infrared." Chuck Schumer described the entire deal as "a breathtaking show of force." Even actual border-patrol agents are sort of confused by the proposal, which will double their ranks. "I'm not sure where this idea came from, but we didn't support it, and we didn't ask for it," their union vice president told the National Review.
The whole thing will cost $38 billion. Fun fact! House Republicans recently attempted to cut $20 billion from the federal budget for food stamps. The measure failed when many Republicans decided the cuts weren't large enough. But there is always money for new unattended ground sensors!
This week, two things happened as a result of the Corker-Hoeven "border surge" amendment. First, the Congressional Budget Office "scored" it. The CBO found that it will be expensive. Second, it found that under the proposal, illegal immigration "would be reduced by between one-third and one-half compared with the projected net inflow under current law." Success! This, honestly, seems like one of those findings that the CBO just sort of made up. There will be … half as much illegal immigration, we guess. "CBO once again vindicated immigration reform," Chuck Schumer said.
Second, Rep. Filemon Vela, a Democrat from Texas, quit the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, after the caucus failed to do anything to stop the amendment from passing. He posted an explanatory message on his Facebook wall, saying:
I grew up on the border, and until recently, border towns in Mexico and the United States shared a common economic and cultural vitality. Now we have border fences, and they don't work. They harm the environment, inconvenience everyone and promote fear between neighbors.
And: "Mexico is a friend, neighbor and one of our top three trading partners. The US-Mexico border should not remind us of places like East Berlin, West Berlin, North Korea and South Korea."
(As Molly Ball reports, Vela's decision came after two immigrant advocacy groups turned against the Senate bill for its inclusion of the Corker-Hoeven proposal.)
The best hope for getting something that resembles the Senate bill through the House is with a great deal of Democratic support. This probably isn't a great time for the bill to start dropping liberals. Especially if the House ends up passing something after all, and then security is "beefed up" even more in conference with the Senate. ("Let's say, 100,000 new agents, plus maybe some tanks, and also the drones can talk now.")
Still, it looks like the price for a legal route to security for millions of undocumented Americans is the total militarization of vast swaths of the country at great expense, simply so that some conservatives feel we're being sufficiently "tough."
By: Alex Pareene, Salon, July 5, 2013
July 7, 2013 Posted by raemd95 | Big Government, Immigration Reform	| Bob Corker, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Conservatives, Filemon Vela, GOP, House Republicans, John Hoeven, Senate | Leave a comment
"The Future Is Now": It's Time For Republicans To Choose Sides On Immigration Reform
The future of immigration reform is, for now at least, not up to House Speaker John Boehner. It is in the hands of a group of moderately conservative Republican senators who have to decide whether their desire to solve a decades-old problem outweighs their fears of retaliation from the party's right wing.
These senators are clearly looking for a way to vote for a bill that is the product of excruciating but largely amicable negotiations across partisan and ideological barriers. But these Republicans — they include Bob Corker, John Hoeven, Susan Collins, Dean Heller and Rob Portman — want enough changes in the measure's border security provisions so they can tell Tea Party constituents that they didn't just go along with a middle-of-the-road consensus.
Here's their problem: Changes that so complicate a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants as to render it meaningless are (and should be) unacceptable to supporters of reform, including most Democrats. But if the GOP senators accept something short of this, they will face furious attacks from the hardcore opponents of any move toward large-scale naturalization of those who came here illegally.
In the end, there is no way around their dilemma. If they want a bill, they will have to take political risks.
Boehner got a lot of attention the other day for what appeared to be a firm statement that he would not let an immigration bill through the House without majority support from Republicans. On its face, his statement would seem to doom reform, given where that majority now seems to stand.
But as he typically (and, in his partial defense, perhaps necessarily) does, Boehner left himself wiggle room. "I have no intention of putting a bill on the floor that will violate the principles of our majority and divide our conference," he said.
Ah, yes, and let's remember that this week's "intention" does not necessarily determine tomorrow's strategy. It's in Boehner's interest to keep the large right end of his caucus at bay and to stake out a hard line to extract as many concessions from the Senate as he can. In the House at the moment, tomorrow is always another day.
What may matter is not how many Republican votes he gets but whether a majority of his caucus quietly decides that passing immigration reform is better for the party than blocking it. Many in such a majority might actually vote against a bill they privately want to see enacted. By doing so, they could satisfy their base voters back home while getting the immigration issue off the political agenda and ending the GOP's cold war with Latino voters.
This is not unduly cynical. Many essential laws have passed because legislators found a way to balance their political needs with their convictions. The movie Lincoln is instructive on the matter.
Such calculations explain the tensions among Senate Democrats over the best way forward. Politico recently reported on differences between Sen. Charles Schumer, the leading architect of the compromise bill, and Sens. Dick Durbin and Harry Reid, the majority leader.
Schumer is more willing to accept further compromises in order to get broad Republican support. He wants 70 votes for a bill, believing that a big margin would increase pressure on the House to act. He also wants to deprive Republicans of the chance to use procedural complaints as an excuse for voting no.
Durbin and Reid are wary of giving any more ground. They want to preserve negotiating space with the House and believe enough Republicans already know they have to support reform. They see the House as so unpredictable that watering down the bill may not, in any event, be very helpful.
Here's the potential positive news for immigration reformers: This difference may produce, if unintentionally, a good cop/bad cop dynamic that could keep the key group of Senate Republicans from undercutting the bill. Schumer can be open to a variety of border security changes, as long as they don't disrupt the path to citizenship. He can also be clear that there are limits on how far his party can go in providing the swing Republicans with political cover.
Which brings it all back to Corker and his allies. A Congressional Budget Office report on Tuesday showing that immigration reform could cut some $900 billion from the deficit over the next two decades should make it easier for them to make a deal. But in the end, they have to choose: Which side are they on?
By: E. J. Dionne, Jr, Opinion Writer, The Washington Post, June 20, 2013
June 20, 2013 Posted by raemd95 | Immigration Reform	| Bob Corker, Conservatives, GOP, John Boehner, John Hoeven, Republicans, Rob Portman | Leave a comment


Scientists have warned us for more than 50 years that we would wreck the world if we kept going the way we were going. Unwilling to acknowledge the problem of growth itself, we've tried "technofixes." John Fish Kurmann, a 25 years community activist and cultural critic, will explore what we can still do even after it's too late to make everything "all right."


In 1959 Art Pepper recorded 12 tunes backed by an 11-piece 'little big band.' The Marty Paich charts focused on 'Modern Jazz Classics' including this arrangement of the Charlie Parker/Dizzy Gillespie composition 'Shaw 'Nuff.' This tour de force arrangement features alto and trumpet playing the head in unison with backing from the ensemble. Though there was another alto player on the date (in addition to Art Pepper), those parts have been scored into the lead alto part so that you only need to have 1 alto player to play this arrangement. Solos are for alto saxophone and trumpet.


I don't want to cry!
Because I want to keep laughing!
"In traveling, companionship; in life, kindness."
Or rather, don't you want to believe and smile with everyone?
Nothing will start if I don't get moving!
"I want to call fortune every smile"
So don't you want to believe and smile with everyone?
If I'm going to get moving there's no time but now!
"Stick with it & fight it out"
Fu Ha So then, will you go on?
If you're going to get moving there's no time but now!
Nothing will start if you don't get moving!


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Watch: the 2016 British Film Festival is on now in Australia
Text: Lucie Clark
Currently showing at a Palace Cinema near you, the best contemporary and classic British flicks thanks to the 2016 British Film Festival
Film festivals are becoming the go-to entertainment option of the movie nerd world with a flicker fest on in some celeb-worthy location pretty much on any given day. But, if hopping a plane and hitting one of the first-look industry events like Cannes, Sundance, Venice or Toronto is currently off the cards (because, you know, work/life) - you can still get your cinefile fix close to home and credibly join the #Oscars2017 conversation courtesy of the 2016 British Film Festival.
The almost month-long festival is on around Australia at Palace Cinemas and kicked off yesterday in Sydney and Canberra, with Melbourne opening today and the other capitals later this week. Showcasing the best-in-British film via a line up of both brand new flicks like thrilling high-jinks doco The Banksy Job and classics such as Academy award-winning A Room with a View, there's some serious must-see viewing on the table.
Highlights of the festival include Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander's star turn in the heartbreakingly beautiful Derek Cianfrance-directed (Blue Valentine, The Place Beyond the Pines) flick The Light Between Oceans. Plus the Amma Asante (Belle) directed A United Kingdom which is generating a ton of Oscar buzz especially given the #OscarsSoWhite controversy last year. Making its' Australian debut at the Festival, this compelling film follows the true-story romance between the Botswanan King Sertse Khama (played by David Oyelowo) and a white London woman, Ruth Williams (played by Bond girl Rosamund Pike), watch the trailer here:
Also premiering for Australian audiences at the Festival is the film adaptation of Patrick Ness' award-winning novel, A Monster Calls. Starring Liam Neeson, Sigourney Weaver and Felicity Jones, this dark, spine-tingling drama depicts a lonely boy who is befriended by a monster.
Tickets are on sale now, turning your upcoming movie viewing schedule from "meh" to "amazing".
The BBC First British Film Festival 2016 dates:
Sydney and Canberra October 25 - November 16
Melbourne October 26 - November 16
Perth and Brisbane October 27 - November 16
Adelaide November 3 - 23.
For tickets and further information head to britishfilmfestival.com.au
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Q: Python generator and set(generator) get different results I have code like below
def yield_multiple():
    for prime in prime_list:
        for multiple in range(prime+prime, end, prime):
            yield multiple

And I use this to get the prime numbers
multiple_set = set(yield_multiple())
result = [v for v in candidate_list if v not in multiple_set]

And I meet the memory error when the set is very large, so I was thinking to use this to save the memory
result = [v for v in candidate_list if v not in yield_multiple()]

But this will get the wrong result. So, How to avoid memory error to get the prime numbers correctly?
Here's my improved solution without too much memory to use.
import math
import sys

import time
from mpi4py import MPI

import eratosthenes

comm = MPI.COMM_WORLD
rank = comm.Get_rank()
size = comm.Get_size()

TAG_RESULT = 0

n = sys.argv[1]
if n.isdigit():
    start_time = time.time()
    n = int(n)
    sqrt_n = int(math.sqrt(n))

    task_per_block = int(math.ceil((n - 1) / size))
    begin = 2 + rank * task_per_block
    end = begin + task_per_block if begin + task_per_block <= n + 1 else n + 1
    if rank == 0:
        begin = sqrt_n if sqrt_n < end else begin
    sieve_list = [True] * (end - begin)
    prime_list = eratosthenes.sieve(sqrt_n)

    if rank == 0:
        result = sum(prime_list)
        for prime in prime_list:
            start = begin if begin % prime == 0 else (int(begin / prime) + 1) * prime
            for multiple in range(start, end, prime):
                sieve_list[multiple - begin] = False
        result += sum(i + begin for i, v in enumerate(sieve_list) if v)
        result_received = 0
        while result_received < size - 1:
            data = comm.recv(source=MPI.ANY_SOURCE, tag=TAG_RESULT)
            result += data
            result_received += 1
        print(result)
        print(time.time() - start_time)
    else:
        for prime in prime_list:
            start = begin if begin % prime == 0 else (int(begin / prime) + 1) * prime
            for multiple in range(start, end, prime):
                sieve_list[multiple - begin] = False
        result = sum(i + begin for i, v in enumerate(sieve_list) if v)
        comm.send(result, dest=0, tag=TAG_RESULT)

A: By switching to working by segments between squares of consecutive primes, creating these sets for each segment one after another.
For each segment you'll have to calculate the starting point of the enumeration  of a prime's multiples, for each known prime which is not greater than the segment's top value (i.e. the next "core" prime's square).
The "core" primes, to get the squares of, you can get separately, independently, by a recursive application of the same algorithm.
An example of this approach (the separate primes supply that is) is How to implement an efficient infinite generator of prime numbers in Python?
To make it parallel, you'll need to find means to use the set in a shared fashion between all the enumerations, which each will set each of its enumerated multiples off in the same shared set. Order of operations is not important, as long as they are all finished. The access need not be guarded, as setting the same location off twice (or more) is perfectly fine.
This will also be very efficient.

A: If you want to stay with this approach - which does have a certain simplicity, although it must be terribly inefficient - the simplest way I can see to do it without constructing a large set or re-running yield_multiple for each candidate is to sort of reverse your membership check:
multiples = {c for c in yield_multiple() if c in candidate_list}
result = [c for c in candidate_list if c not in multiples]

However, unless using your own code is the most important factor here, I'd recommend finding a more efficient approach, like for example the one described in this other answer.

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Two separate vehicles were reported Monday at 5:59 p.m. crashing into a cow on U.S. Highway 87.
Rocky Boy and Havre both sent ambulances to the crash site near mile marker 95, about 6 miles north of Box Elder.
Cattle are frequently reported near the highway in this area and six people had reported cattle on or near the highway in that region earlier in the day on another report was called in 15 minutes before the accident.
Havre Fire Chief Mel Paulson said that Havre ambulance was requested by the Rocky Boy ambulance to assist with checking patients after the crash. He added that Havre...


I was hoping for a Minoto today!
This one was a little easier for me than usual. I still love it, though.
Man, that was easy - and surprisingly logical, too.
very easy one... no need to be gifted.. is it because of christmas???
Wow this not only was not nonsensical, but it was logical to boot! Yay for Minoto!


Pieter Remmers, general secretary of the European Association for Study on Gambling, illustrates the issues in the spotlight of the new edition of EASG and focuses on the most effective tools to fight pathological gaming and promote the responsible one.
Malta world capital of gaming policies and studies once again, with the twelfth edition of the European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues, which in September (11 – 14, at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in La Valletta, to be exact) focuses its attention on a subject, obviously chosen for some time, not having as exclusive reference point the Italian events, but that sounds prophetic especially for the Italian operators. "Freedom of Choice or Limited Opportunities", that is to say the scenario envisaged with the entry into force of the law converting the Dignity decree of Minister Luigi Di Maio, which prohibits advertising of gaming with cash winnings and its sponsorships, and with the reform of the sector by the government, provided by the same law and expected within six months.
Therefore, the event (of which Gioco News is media partner) is an opportunity not only to study the most recent scientific approaches on the prevention and treatment of pathological gaming, but also to discuss the government's policies on the matter, starting from the effectiveness of prohibitionist measures, in terms of protection of consumers and vulnerable groups. The analysis of Pieter Riemmers, from the Dutch Assissa Consultancy Europe and general secretary of the European Association for Study on Gambling, which organizes the event hosted on the island of the knights, starts just from the new (and in process) Italian scenario.
Remmers stresses how we talk a lot about "stricter rules for advertising" and "stricter enforcement of rules for advertising". But "I would prefer a pro-active industry, rather than stricter rules. Per Binde (Sweden) has done research on this and he concludes that the influence of advertising on the behavior of the player is limited. A total ban is not what we should aim for and it would attract more illegal gambling".
So, what are the most effective actions to promote responsible gaming? Set daily time limits to the operation of gaming machines, or provide "distances" from sensitive places are instruments suitable for the purpose?
"Responsible gaming can be promoted in lots of different ways. In essence responsible gaming and related to that the education of players, has to primarily focus on informed choice, maybe even better informed decision making based on a stepped care model. That means it is essential to give players the information that is needed for the phase or stage that he is in. Don't overdo it, but as an operator you'll have to be pro-active and take your responsibility. Time limits, money spent limits can help to stay in control, but not for the diehards, not for the problem gamblers and those who suffer from a gambling disorder. A certain distance from sensitive places like schools can help, but there is no fundamental evidence if 300 meters ,or 500, or 700 is the right choice".
Are there games that are more "dangerous" than others? What are the key factors for a classification?
"Some games are more dangerous that others, in most cases this has to do with the speed of the game and how intensive the game is, very fast slot machine games (less than 3 seconds), inplay sportsbetting is more dangerous than placing a bit on match that takes place in a couple of days. Games are being developed to be attractive for the players. Instruments (GamGard en Asterig) have been developed to identify possible dangerous features".
Are there, however, groups of people who are at greater risk of developing a form of gambling addiction?
"In general you'll find problem gambling and gambling disorders in the whole society.
If we talk about vulnerable risk groups? Young people in general, especially when they are really young, the later you start, in general the least problems are being developed. The are also societal and cultural differences that make poor people, unemployed people, more vulnerable. Research is needed to define what specific aspects are present in specific cultures and jurisdictions".
Is pathological gaming a real problem in Europe and in Italy?
Is prohibition a useful instrument to protect players and consumers?
"Prohibition is definitely not the solution for the gambling problem as people will always find their way to gamble and bet if they really want".
What are the subjects that will be covered in the 2018 edition, almost upon us, of the EASG?
"We will have over 150 presentations in a bit over 2,5 days. So it is difficult to say there is one main topic. We will have special pre-conference workshops on the very first day that are about regulation and mindfulness.
The formal opening is focused on new trends and topics like loot boxes, match fixing and new currencies like bitcoins, but it also gives us insight to what the industry will have a focus on in the near future. The Leading Ladies in Gambling will have a special session on Thursday as well as the present top researchers Blaszsinsky, Derevensky, Griffiths and Potenza.
Special workhops IMGL are also planned, and great attention will be given to women's gaming, regulation, etc. Moreover, a lot of research regarding problem gambling and responsible gaming.
It is absolutely worth to come to Malta in September 2018".


Raven Shield is a welcome addition to the slim stealth gaming category on wireless.
Game design is an incestuous field. For instance, Konami's stealth game sequel to Metal Gear, Metal Gear Solid, inspired Ubisoft's Rainbow Six. In turn, Gameloft's Rainbow Six: Raven Shield takes inspiration from the original Metal Gear, released on the 8-bit Nintendo in 1987. This was a wise decision, as the best cell games hark back to Nintendo's classic system, not to next-generation systems.
You play as a counterterrorist agent assigned to shut down threats around the globe. Each mission is composed of several connected screens. The controls are kept simple. Key 5 fires your weapon, while the remaining keys 1 through 9 move the agent. The * key switches weapons, while the # key lets you look beyond the current screen to see terrorists lurking around the corner.
The three missions require planning and forethought. The first assignment, in a Venezuelan oil refinery, has you saving hostages. The next mission puts you into an airport and requires hostage recovery as well as bomb dismantling. The final airplane sequence tests all the skills gained in the previous missions.
Raven Shield isn't really for those with little patience, as jumping into situations will end your game quick. You're outnumbered on each screen, usually five to one, and running into a gunfight will just get you jumped. Furthermore, guards have a range of sight--about half the width of the game screen--and will alert other guards if they spot you. Finding a hiding spot and waiting for a few seconds can get the guards off your tail. Expect to be sneaking behind guards, memorizing walking patterns, and running between shadows.
Gameloft takes a refreshingly minimalist approach to design, making the gameplay clean. Characters are small relative to comparable games, but this allows you to look at the big picture and strategize. It also allows more onscreen chaos--trying to defuse a bomb and save a hostage while being chased by guards isn't rare.
Raven Shield is a pretty long play, even though there are only three missions. The first mission takes about five minutes, while the second takes at least 10 or 15 minutes, and the third takes even longer. Also, three different difficulty levels allow you to play through in tougher environments.
Regardless of the skill level you choose, the game successfully creates a very real sense of danger. For instance, on mission two, guards will activate 10-second bombs if they see you. It takes five seconds to defuse a bomb, meaning that you have five seconds to subdue the guard(s) and grab the bomb. Your first bomb encounter will have you freaking out--guaranteed.
Raven Shield has a few notable deficiencies. The sound effects are solid, but the gunfire sounds more like lasers than bullets, which diminishes the game's realism. Secondly, the main character can sometimes "stick" to an object corner because its hard to see that he's still behind the object. This glitch is rare, but it's quite frustrating when you're being chased by armed guards.
Overall, Raven Shield is a welcome addition to the slim stealth gaming category on wireless. The gameplay is smart and focused and provides a nice rush into the bargain. I'm looking forward to the next installment.


Duckham, Matthew (2011) The effect of active video games on blood lipids as a measure of CVD risk. Masters thesis, University of Central Lancashire.
The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of a four week Nintendo Wii aerobics intervention on blood lipids. Specifically, HDL, LDL, TC, TG and the LDL: HDL ratio. A sample of fifteen (4 males, 11 females) individuals from the University of Central Lancashire took part in the study. Participants were divided into two groups based on their cardiorespiratory fitness levels (low and high). Both groups engaged in the four week Wii aerobics programme, a two week washout period and a control condition containing no exercise. The order in which the groups completed the conditions was randomised. Blood samples were taken pre and post both conditions. Blood pressure, body composition and estimated VO2max were assessed as part of a basic health screen. Additionally, a MetaLyser ® 3B was used to measure respiratory gases whilst exercising. Paired samples t-tests were used to establish significant differences in the measured variables pre to post exercise and control conditions. It was established that a four week Nintendo Wii aerobics intervention significantly (p≤ 0.01) increased HDL cholesterol and significantly (p≤ 0.05) reduced the HDL:LDL ratio in both fitness groups. No significant differences were found for LDL, TC, or TG in either fitness group. Moreover, the intervention resulted in a significant (p ≤ 0.05) decrease in resting SBP and estimated VO2max in both fitness groups. A significant (p ≤ 0.05) reduction in exercising EE, relative VO2 and METs was established in the low fitness group. In conclusion, it was established that Nintendo Wii aerobics may help to improve numerous cardiovascular risk markers, including; lipid profiles, blood pressure and cardiorespiratory fitness. Specifically, individuals with low cardiorespiratory fitness seem to benefit the most from active gaming. It was also demonstrated that participants show a high level of adherence to active gaming sessions.