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Q: EF don't include rows where the field deleted at got a value I use in my project the entity framework (EF) and in each table I got the columns, CreatedAt, UpdatedAt, DeletedAt.
My data model looks like this:
Match contains a division, childmatches (replica of the match model), matchteams.
Matchteams can have scores.
I created a IQueryable and I included there all the relations:
private IQueryable<Models.Entities.Match> MatchWithEntities(CompetitionContext db)
   {
        return db.Matches.Include(x => x.Division)
                          .Include(x => x.ChildMatches)
                          .Include(x => x.ChildMatches.Select(y => y.Division))
                          .Include(x => x.ChildMatches.Select(y => y.MatchTeams))
                          .Include(x => x.ChildMatches.Select(y => y.MatchTeams.Select(z => z.Team)))
                          .Include(x => x.ChildMatches.Select(y => y.MatchTeams.Select(z => z.Team.Club)))
                          .Include(x => x.ChildMatches.Select(y => y.MatchTeams.Select(z => z.TeamMembers)))
                          .Include(x => x.ChildMatches.Select(y => y.MatchTeams.Select(z => z.TeamMembers.Select(a => a.Member))))
                          .Include(x => x.ChildMatches.Select(y => y.MatchTeams.Select(z => z.TeamMembers.Select(a => a.Member.Club))))
                          .Include(x => x.ChildMatches.Select(y => y.MatchTeams.Select(z => z.Scores)))
                          .Include(x => x.MatchTeams)
                          .Include(x => x.MatchTeams.Select(y => y.Team))
                          .Include(x => x.MatchTeams.Select(y => y.Team).Select(z => z.Club))
                          .Include(x => x.MatchTeams.Select(y => y.TeamMembers))
                          .Include(x => x.MatchTeams.Select(y => y.TeamMembers.Select(z => z.Member)))
                          .Include(x => x.MatchTeams.Select(y => y.TeamMembers.Select(z => z.Member.Club)))
                          .Include(x => x.MatchTeams.Select(y => y.Scores))
                          .Where(
                                x => !x.DeletedAt.HasValue &&
                                x.MatchTeams.Any(y => !y.Scores.Any() || y.Scores.Any(z => !z.DeletedAt.HasValue))
                          ).OrderBy(x => x.StartAt);
    }

Here is the code where I get the data:
 public async Task<Models.Entities.Match> GetAsync(int id)
    {
        using (var db = new CompetitionContext())
        {
            return await MatchWithEntities(db).FirstAsync(x => x.Id == id);
        }
    }

In the where I added the sentence:
x.MatchTeams.Any(y => !y.Scores.Any() || y.Scores.Any(z => !z.DeletedAt.HasValue))
So a matchteam can have 0 scores or have scores but then I want only the scores where the field DeletedAt don't have a value so NULL.
But I still get back rows with DeletedAt got a value.
Hope someone can help me with this problem. Thanks!

A: This is an old issue but I just have the same issue.
Turn out that you can use .IgnoreQueryFilters() on your request. It would enable the fact that LinQ use a filter including the .Where(r => deletedAt == null) on every request.
db.Matches.IgnoreQueryFilters().Include(x => x.Division) ...

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10 Best places to visit in Bengaluru
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There are a lot of places to visit in Bangalore. Here, we have shortlisted 10 best places to visit in Bangalore. Have a look.
Bangalore(Bengaluru) is the capital city of southern state of Karnataka. Bangalore, a city of moderate climate, is blessed with gardens and parks, natural lakes, architectural landmarks, shopping malls and pubs. This place is always bubbling with life and enthusiasm. It is also rich in its religious beliefs and and culture and is now one of the largest cities in the world. Bangalore or Bengaluru is called "the garden city of India" because this city is a retreat to eyes as it is adorned beautifully with hedges and flowers all through.
Endorsing some of the best and the rarest varieties of greenery in the world, the parks and gardens of Bangalore are romantically landscaped with fountains and multicolored Lights. These parks serve as the favorite hangouts to the children and the old people. Today,Bangalore is famous as the "Silicon Valley of India" because it is Asia fastest growing cosmopolitan city. It is home to some of the most most high tech industries in India. The It industry views this city as 'Byte basket of India'. Bangalore has also acquired the status of educational city as thousands of students come to the city every year to study. With the highest number of pubs as compared to other cities, it is tagged as the 'Pub city' of India.
Kannada is the language spoken there. One of the major religions of Bangalore is Hinduism. Apart from that, many other religions are also practiced in the city, although the proportion is not large. Bangalore is turning into a melting pot with dynamic blend of people of various religions and cultures.The city has become an amalgamation of people, belonging to different cultures, educational backgrounds etc. It also boosts a good selection of historical places to visit.
Mentioned below are the 10 Best places to visit in Bengaluru.
1) Vidhana Soudha:
Vidhana Soudha falls amongst the most impressive as well as the most magnificent building in the Bangalore city. Vidhana Soudha Is the seat of the state of legislature of Karnataka. No other state capital in the country boasts of a comparable structure. Vidhana Soudha, a granite edifice of the Dravidian style is built entirely with 'Bangalore granite.' In the year 1956,it was built under the then chief Minister of Karnataka, Mr. Kengal Hanumanthaiah as a tribute to Indian architecture. This building has three main floors with spacious storage in the cellar.
The building's total area is 550505 sq ft with the the overall length of 700 feet and width of 350 feet. The height of structure from the floor level to the central dome is 150 feet. The 300 rooms of Vidhana Soudha accommodate approximately twenty two departments of the state government. Sir Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India laid the foundation on 13th July. 1951 and the project began in 1952 and was completed by 1956. It took almost four years to complete this construction. its constructed purely out of granite and porphyry. Vidhana Soudha is adorned with 4 domes on its four headed Lion, the National symbol of India. However, the admission to building is restricted to only government officials and one has to take prior permission before visiting the interiors.
2) Attara Kacheri:
Attara Kacheri , the Karnataka high court was constructed during the reign of Tipu Sultan. Attara Kacheri which means " the eighteen offices or departments" originally comprised the general and revenue Secretariat of the state government. The Attara Kacheri was also known in the earlier as 'Bowring's Attara Kacheri or old public offices. The credit goes to Mr. Bowring, the then commissioner of Mysore state who conceived and prepared the plan. The construction of this building was started in 1864 and completed in 1868. This magnificent building is situated opposite to Vidhana Soudha.
The two storied structure was built of stones and red bricks in a Greco-Roman(neoclassical) style of architecture-a structure of of vast, expanse with ionic porticoes at the center and at the two ends of the elevation. Situated in the boundary of Cubbon park, ceiling of the central hall of the building is adorned with portraits of Sir Mark Cubbon, commissioner of Mysore. Behind the building is an equestrian statue of him by Marochetti.
Moreover, the expansive premises comprises of various Corinthian columns in symmetry. Public library, Venkatappa art gallery, Visveswaraya industrial and technological Museums and Government museums are highlights of this tourist attraction. Attara Kacheri beautifully depicts the Gothic architecture. This deep red building is a perfect blend to the white columned Vidhana Soudha.
3) Lalbagh:
Lalbagh – The botanical garden is one of the best places in Bangalore because it transports you to a totally different world, away from the crowded city to a vast open space filled with fragrant blooms and lush greenery. Initially designed in Mughal style by Hyder Ali(Ruler of old Mysore) as an private garden on 40 acres of land and was further developed by Tipu Sultan(son of Hyder Ali) and subsequently by British and Indian doyens of Horticulture by extension of area.Lalbagh(Red Garden) got its name because of the marvelous collection of red roses. It is a scenic place of beauty that has lots of open spaces with numerous paths and walkways for the visitors to explore easily. There are a whole lot of exotic species of unusual type of flora and fauna such as Averrhoa bilimbi,Michelia champaca, etc.
Lalbagh is currently under the aegis of the Directorate of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka. Lalbagh was given the status of a Government Botanical Garden in 1856, and since then, it has been an internationally renowned centre for scientific study of plants and botanical artwork and also conservation of plants.It is the place of legends and beauty, a place of rarity and wonder, a place of paradise and landmarks.
It is an important genetic resource centre for introduction, acclimatization and maintenance of plants. Lalbagh is well protected with stone walls as enclosures and has four approach gates(The north gate, The south gate, The east gate and The west gate). With a thumping collection of 673 genera and 1,854 species of the plants, it can be called a veritable treasure house of plants.
The Bandstand, Lecture Hall, Lalbagh House, Pigeon House, Statue of Sri Chamaraja Wodeyar, the Directorate Building, Lalbagh West Gate Guard Room, the Museum and Cottage, main gate of Lalbagh (Cameron gate), Deer Paddock, Aquarium building, Aviary and Kempegowda Tower are the artistic structures in Lalbagh. Lalbagh lake and the Glass house are the two main important locations of interest. Lalbagh is an important educational centre as it spreads knowledge about plants having ornamental, environmental and economic value. Flower shows are also held twice a year on the occasions of Republic day and Independence day.
4) Cubbon Park:
The Cubbon Park,officially known as Sri Chamarajendra park, is an historic park,located in the heart of city in the central administrative area. It is one of the biggest parks of the Bangalore city. It is major landmark in Bangalore contributing to various Historical Monuments and Government Buildings, Cultural, Scientific Institutions. Sir Mark Cubbon,the then viceroy of India laid the foundation of this park dating back to the year 1864. Infact, the park has been named after him only.
Cubbon Park was basically designed as a public park in an area of about 100 acres and expanded over the years.
Cubbon Park is a great place to laze around in the lush green paradise. It has a treasure of different species of exotic plants.The fairy fountains and an august bandstand also crown this lavish park. A number of neo-classical styled government buildings are situated inside the park. The Public Library, the Government Museum and the High Court the Cheshire Dyer Memorial Hall, Ottawa Chatter, Children's amusement park, Doll museum, etc are located inside this park.
Cubbon Park also has a toy train, which is very popular amongst children. Cubbon Park stands adorned with trees, flowerbeds and rolling lawns. It occupies over 300 acres with flowering plants, towering trees, shaded groves and vast expanse of green. Lush green landscapes contribute to the rich plant wealth. Around 68 genera and 96 exotic botanical species are grow here. Also, statues of Queen Victoria, King Edward , Sir Mark Cubbon,Sir K. Sheshadri Iyer and Sri. Chamarajendra Wodeyar are installed in this park.
Owing to the different features and structures in the park, the Cubbon Park is a well-known tourist attraction.
5) Bangalore Palace:
Bangalore Palace is situated in the Palace Gardens, at the heart of the Bangalore city of India. The Bangalore Palace,located between Sadashivanagar and Jayamahal, is the result of King Chamaraja Wodeyar's visit to London. Impressed with Windsor Castle of London, He decided to build a similar one, complete with elegant woodcarvings, towers and parapets, lawns and formal gardens. Chamarajendra Wadiyar bought the original property in 1873 from the principal of Bangalore Central High School, Reverend J Garret, from his personal funds. This palace is adorned with magnificent woodcarvings and Tudor-style architecture on the inside. The palace is quite similar to the medieval castles that were built in Normandy and England. Mainly constructed of wood, it boasts of splendid carvings and paintings.
Today the palace serves as the venue for various exhibitions, concerts and cultural programs held in the city. The special attraction is a gallery of nearly a thousand historical photos, including those of viceroys, maharajas and other famous personalities inside and exquisite carvings and paintings. The walls bear exquisite paintings, including those by Raja Ravi Varma. Another attraction is a dining table belonging to the Diwan of Mysore, Sir Mirza Ismail.The ground floor of the Bangalore Palace comprises of a massive open square.The square is full of granite seats that are adorned with fluorescent blue ceramic tiles. Along with the courtyard is a ballroom, where private parties of the King used to be held. On the first floor, the foremost thing that comes into view is an ornate room, known as the Durbar Hall. One of the walls of the Durbar Hall has a set of windows that are decorated with stained glass.
The inner walls of the Bangalore Palace are also festooned with paintings belonging to the mid-19th century.The palace is complete with Gothic windows, battlements and turrets.
6) Tipu Sultan's Fort and Palace:
Tipu sultans Fort was initially built by KempeGowda II (the founder of Bengaluru) a chieftain of the Vijayanagara Empire in 1537. The fort is in the most crowded city market area of Bangalore. The fort is in the most crowded city market area of Bangalore. The Fort stands as a witness to the struggle of the Mysore Emperor against the British domination. Read on to know more about Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace of Bangalore, India.
The Fort stands as a witness to the struggle of the Mysore Emperor against the British domination. Tipu had named the palace as "Rash-e-Jannat" meaning the Envy of Heaven as the fort comforted him from the scorching heat of summer. The entire palace is made up of teak wood and was originally a summer retreat. It took 10 years to complete this construction. It is a two storied wooden structure with pillars, balconies and carved arches.
The intricately carved arches of the Tipu Sultan Fort have been built as per the Islamic style. The floral pattern on the walls and ceiling is beautifully carved for tourist attraction. Another major attraction of the fort is the well-preserved Ganapati temple situated inside it. Within the fort lies Tipu Sultan palace, which dates back to year 1790. Among the many gates that once guarded the Bangalore fort, only one Delhi gate exists now.
Today, the court stands as a testimony against Tipu's struggle against British
7) Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium:
The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium is situated at T. Chowdiah Road in Bangalore. This Place was named after the first Prime minister of India. Established in the year 1989, it counts amongst the popular tourist attractions of the city. The planetarium is a sky theatre with a dome of 15 meters in diameter. It provides an awareness of astronomy among the students and the common public. This is managed by Bangalore Association for Science education(BASE). Around 225 people can be seated at a time. The shows are a combination of entertainment and instructions. It provides a pleasant experience.
The narration, music and the sound effects creates among the viewers a sense of total participation. The timings of the shows are fixed(3:00 pm and 4:30 pm), with the exception of Mondays. "Space master" Planetarium projector supplied by M/s. Carl-Zeiss, Jena, Germany, projects the night sky as seen with naked eye on the dome. It can also projects constellation pictures, Panoramas used for the shows and teaching astronomy.
Apart from this, slide projectors, video projectors, special effect projectors, etc., are also used for the shows. This six inch code refractor telescope is used to project the solar system and the activities related to it along with animated graphics in about one hour.The sky-theatre shows are very popular attracting about 200,000 visitors every year. These shows blend science with art, literature and cultural aspects of many countries. Programs based on historical backgrounds, modern developments and future prospects are conducted. They use special visual effects, animation and videos for these programs.
The places in the planetarium are Exhibition halls with huge posters of Galaxies,supernovas of remnants, painting and sculptures and The Science Park which showcases the elements of science in the scientific ambiance around the activities of the Planetarium and Science Centre. There is also the facility to check your weights over different planets. The main aim behind the establishment of the planetarium was to promote an understanding of astronomy, amongst students as well as the other individuals.
8) Ulsoor Lake:
Ulsoor Lake is centrally located on the northeastern fringe of the city center, near M. G. Road is one of the biggest lake in today's date. It is spread over an area of 1.5 sq km. The lake in its early years was known as "Halsur" or "Alasur". This Lake was constructed during the time of Kempegowda II by the then commissioner Sir Lewin Benthem Bowring.
The beginning of Ulsoor Lake can be traced back to the rule of Kempe Gowda who started building lakes since the river Arkavathy was the only closest river. There are 2 springs which exists at the bottom of the lake. These springs are now covered with heavy silt. One of the major attractions at the lake is boating. Another attraction is Kensington Park, a small garden located towards the northeastern side of the Lake. The lake is a famous tourist spot. It is not fit for swimming. Also, the sunrise and sunset from this point looks really lovely.
9) Crazy Water Park:
Crazy water park is a complete water world located in Bannerghatta road, near the famous Meenakshi Temple. This place provides you with range of exciting water rides. Your journey will include great amount of thrill, splash and excitement. Crazy water park is also called Pearl Water Park. This park is all about rollicking rides and fun in the pool. The most famous ride here is probably the giant water slide. There are facilities for safe water sports and other rides. Apart from the other water-based rides, adults and children can splash around in the pool or tunnel down colorful floats.
10) Nandi Hills:
Nandi Hills has been been a favorite picnic spot for young enthusiasts. The pleasant climate of this health resort appeals to the old and the young. Nandi is also commonly called Nandidurga (Fort) because of the fort build here by the ruler Tipu Sultan. It is also perhaps called Nandi Hills because the hill resembles a sleeping bull (Nandi). Nandi Hills, a solid monolithic mass of granite and the best scenic hill station in the vicinity of Bangalore (60 Km away).
Its height is about 4,851 feet above sea Level and acquires an area of 97 acres. Nandi Hills is the birth place of rivers Arkavathi and Palar. Beautiful stone carvings are a popular tourist site and are a source of inspiration for students of art and architecture. Historians can find a wealth of of information and spiritual minded, peace and tranquility. Medical, postal and telephone facilities are also provided on hill top.
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It is the age-old story of counter-revolution: not the restoration of the monarchy kind, but the intellectual kind, as the pendulum of ideas in development thinking swings back from the structuralism of the 1970s left towards the new right of the 1980s.
Before we take a look at the nature and substance of this counter-revolution, however, it's worth considering what became of the competing ideas of modernisation theory and dependency theory.
Underdevelopment theorists blamed the advanced countries for exploiting and so creating the poverty of the poor. Modernisation theorists saw the presumed weaknesses of poor societies as the primary barrier to future prosperity. Nonetheless, both approaches focused principally on the interplay of states and markets. As a result, neither fully captured the complex challenges confronting poorer countries at the time.
Perhaps the principal upshot of this was what would become known as the "impasse" in development studies. This impasse led to considerable and often illuminating debates. But it was perceived by many at the time to symbolise a policy as much as an academic dead end. And, crucially, for a while it ceded the future to those prepared to come forth with bolder, brassier ideas. By the early 80s, that meant the new right.
The new right was a broad church. Its ideological home was provided by the governments of Margaret Thatcher in Britain and Ronald Reagan in the US. But its practical levers were the institutions of the Washington Consensus – the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (Gatt, which would later become the World Trade Organisation) – and its momentum was provided by a more general sense of excitement about what is today (far too pejoratively) referred to as globalisation.
At the heart of the new right project was a particular constellation of ideas and policies known as neoliberalism. Neoliberalism is often used today as shorthand for any idea that is pro-market and anti-government intervention, but it is actually more specific than this. Above all, it is the harnessing of such policies to support the interests of big business, transnational corporations and finance. It seeks not so much a free market, therefore, as a market free for powerful interests.
In terms of development policy, neoliberalism often boiled down to the belief that an intensified globalisation was itself development, the two being inseparable sides of the same virtuous coin. Hence, instead of seeing that poor countries would be best served through appropriate targeted policies (limiting domestic vulnerability to the global market through protectionist measures like tariffs, say, as South Korea was doing), neoliberals claimed that – since global free markets were both the means and the desired end of development – the only viable object of development policy was to do whatever necessary to make local markets and societies "fit" with the new global imperatives that the rich world's drive to internationalisation was bringing into focus.
Accordingly, neoliberal development policy was both radical and abstract and, like all such prescriptions, was to be applied strictly according to the instructions. That usually called for several policies. The local state was to do no more (or rather, no less) than facilitate the conditions for "market society". At the same time, all barriers to foreign investment would ideally be pulled down, the domestic labour force would be "restructured", industry would be privatised, and the profit motive would become the organising value of social life. This, in short, was the "trade not aid" approach to development. Get the market conditions right, went the theory, get that too easily corrupted (if not corrupting) state out of the way, and social justice and human development would follow automatically.
Alas, such an uncompromising approach was always likely to come to blows – if not inflict a few of its own – in the real world. And for all that neoliberalist development policy may with reason claim to have overcome some of the problems of earlier development approaches – an overreliance on the state as the main agent of change, say – it soon become clear it had also ignored their most important lessons. Most neoliberals, for example, were convinced that the structuralism of earlier development economists betrayed an excessively political bent to which their own, more "scientific" theories were immune.
It was precisely this sort of dogmatism that made neoliberalism itself so much more dangerous than the previous generation of ideas. Too many nations were to witness this at first hand in the 1980s. First via the rather callous settlement to the 1980s debt crisis that neoliberals called for (there could be no mitigating factors for third world debt, they claimed: even debt accrued illegitimately by former leaders for personal gain was to be paid back, plus the interest), then at the hands of the IMF's so-called structural adjustment policies (which frequently used poor countries' existing debt as a lever for drawing yet more market-friendly reforms out of them).
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The lounge is a large open room with five windows along the wall facing the back yard. The windows each have dark red curtains draped down their sides and are usually open to the view of the outside, allowing a wealth of sunlight to shine into the room during the daylight hours.
The overall decor of this room fits that with the rest of the mansion, with wooden floors and beautifully crafted art lining the walls. There are ornate rugs laid across the floor and classic furniture set in groups allowing people to sit in multiple groups within the lounge to have separate discussions. There is one television mounted on the wall furthest from the double doors that lead into the room.
Two glass doors lead out onto a stone balcony that overlooks the backyard and the balcony has outdoor furniture and tables for people to rest out here and enjoy the spectacular view of the acreage behind the mansion, including the forests and lake off in the distance.
Marie is standing near the telvision that hangs on the far eastern wall. She's holding a remote control in her hand and is pressing random buttons. "Come on, ya hunk of shit." She said. "I didn't mean to sit on the remote, I'm sorry!" She isn't sure what button she pushed but now the thing just has a solid blue picture on it and she's frustrated trying to figure out how to fix it.
With silent feet Jose peeks his head into the lounge. He considered things to be a slightly rocky start, but it seemed a good time as any for a practical prank. With a little mimicry here and some ventriloquism there, it sounds as if the T.v is talking with a staticy robotic voice "Yer knowz…it might have helped if you do not violate the prime directivvvve. BUT! If your human species tunrs the romote upside down, it might wooork". Jose all the while does his best to stay out of sight.
Rogue pushed the menu button and that didn't do anything but bring a screen up on the tv she'd seen nine-hundred times already. She exhaled then and thats when she heard the voice in front of her from the tv. She stared blankly at the screen then. "Uh…" Her eyes looked around the room, over her shoulder then, she didn't seem to see Jose as of yet. Once again staring at the tv she lifted the remote up and shut the thing off. "Thats enough of that for today." She decided.
Drat! She turned off the T.v. WIth a quick wit, and some adjust, but still the same voice, it begin eminating from the remote control, though Jose does give a slight muffled chuckle before he begins the trick "Well THAT was rude! I wazzzz only trying to helo you Lady. At least a thank you would have been apprecaited. Hmph!", a bit of sash was sprinkled into the robotic voice.
Rogue was setting the remote back down on the side table when she heard the next round of words from the television. She paused again and drew in a breath of air. "Alright, alright. Thats a laugh." She says to the room. "Who's in here goofin around?" She asked, starting to look around the place. She stepped around the sofa she'd been seated on and moved toward the middle of the room, scanning it with her eyes.
Jose does his best to stay hidden behind a sofa. Unfortanly his large headphone do peek over the top, unbeknowest to him. But in a vain attempt to keep hidden he simply stops talking and hopes he is not found.
Rogue's eyes went to the main entrance to the room and then she started scanning the south wall. She swept her gaze over the sofa that Jose was hiding behind and she saw the top of his head, the little colored plastic of the headset. She smirked. "Sure wish whoever was doing this would show themself." She said. "I mean, I'm a pretty lady… I might give them some of the cake I was planning on makin' this evenin." She released a dramatic exhale. "But, if not, I guess I'll just head on out and go make it, and eat as much as I want, then throw the rest into the trash."
Wait..cake! Next moment Jose is jumping over the couch and with a wild cry of a gruf barbaric voice, being excited he exclaims "Wait! I like cake…is it bacon cake?" And after a moment he also says "And no, eating onions do not make people fat. What are you thinking?" He blinks a moment and readjust the oversized headphones grumbling
Marie hadn't even actually taken a step, she was waiting to see if the kid showed himself and he did. she smirked at him then and folded her arms over her stomach. "Bacon cake? Hell no, gross." She scrunched her face up a moment before she tilted her head at the other non-sensical things he said. "You're, Jose, right?" She asked, glancing back at the tv. "You playing a little joke on me there?"
Radio style voice in sync he make pretend to push a fedora down on his head "Trickster got no jokes. And jose got no cake. But for the mighty low price o 8.68 you can get a complete lie! Course you probaly guessed this is the truth. But I be might hurt there is no cake!". Was that even a completer answer? Well it's the answer he is giving
And for her part, Rogue just stared at him with a blank expression on her face. It took several seconds before she replied with a simple. "What?" She then shook her head from side to side. "I don't think I can reward someone for pulling jokes on folks around here." She told him with a faint smirk. "We don't use our powers on each other here, its one of the first rules, Jose." She tried to explain, but wasn't expecting much to come out of it.
The last statement actauly makes Jose pause. It the second time he has been more or less told to drop using his abilities. Before reply he make a sound like a kokoburra call before stopping in considering "…Hmm, yea I agree Chamber is a cool name. Nah, can't be" not even replying to rouge at that moment still in that radio voice. And then he does looks to Rogue in deep consideration "……Well…uh…but…" the voice has dropped and one can reasonble assume it was his actual words. Jose seemed at a loss for words, always having used his own abilities while speaking. It was a bit alien an unnerving to him. None the less he pushes forward "Kind of…use it..BACAWK….for talking too". Yes that was a chicken cluck in the middle of the sentence, as if feeling nervous or scarred.
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Marie listened to his strange words and she walked over to the table taht her stuff was laying at. She pulled out a chair and sat down on it, then started fishing around in her trench coat. She pulled out two Snickers bars. She shoved another chair out at the table and tossed one of the bars onto it. "You want to chill with me and eat candy bars? Maybe do the cake thing another time?" She asked the kid, eyeing him to see his response to that.
He spins on his feet doing a shrill fluxating whistle and rather jumps onto the chair excited picking up the snicker bar. A little wild…or at least unorthodix is one way to put things. He dosn't open the bar immediatly but insteads sayto rogue first "Thanks alot Lady" in a sixities commercials voice. He opens it up and takes out a large bite of it
Rogue watched him bounce into the chair across from her and she smirked at his actions, as well as his voice. "You're welcome, Mister." She said back at him. She opened her own candy bar then and took a small bite off of it. She glanced away a moment and then looked on him again. "So, what do you think of it here? Enjoying it so far? Hate it like crazy?"
He takes a moment to adjust himself in the chait. His butt agaist the back, and his back on the seat, his head hangs off with his legs hooked over the top. After careful consideration He hiss like an angry cat, followed by a choir of singing halleluah. People here weren't exactly his friends yet, and didn't know how Jose 'talks' at times, but who knows the point may come across. But for now that is all he 'says'.
Marie stared at the kid as he sat on the chair upside down in front of her and then hissed at her before playing the music bit. She chewed on the peanut and chocolate treat before she nodded a pair of small times. "I can see why your parents were eager to send you here." She said with a dry bit of humor. She took another bite from the candy bar, crunching the paper lightly in her gloved right hand. "Grew up in front of tvs or radios?" She asked this question next.
There is an immediate change of mood in home. No words or sounds were needed for his sudden change. Soon enough Jose has righted himself up on with his arms crossed. He dosn't looks directly at Marie but replies with a curt and monotonic "No". His eye twitches a bit as if keeping something in
Marie nodded her head softly once at his words, looks like she got an honest reaction out of him. She lowered her partially eaten Snickers down to rest her hand on her stomach with it. "No?" She asked. "You got all these sounds and noises down pretty darn well then, kid." She told him. "How'd you pick them all up then?"
It sound like a foot is rapidly tapping, except his foot wasn't. He goes to answer before making a sharp and very loud sudden wail, inhuman and hurt. But within moments it stopped, and Jose is left blinking a few times. Either ingorering the scream he just did, or not registerit it he answers her "Well…yes lots of T'v and radios. But the internet even more!" he says cheerily as if he never changed moods
Rogue's eyes clamped shut at the loud sound and she almost put her hands up to cover her ears but stopped when it stopped. "Damn, Jose." She said. "Thats just not even slightly cool…" She released a sigh then and sat up in her chair a little more. "You've gotta understand that we're all friends here, not looking to use our powers on each other… and the Internet is the last place any of us needs to be."
Jose blinks, he seems legitametly confused a moment before it dawns on him. Another stroke of sincerity, seems to resound "…sorry…that one…I can't really help" He nibbles on the snicker before twiddling his thumbs "Happens in my sleep too. Pretty much any time I am not prepared". He dosn't specify what, but his eyes keep doubting about before he relaxes "…we…internet WAZ the most legal way for me to concetrate on sounds! And listening through white noise is a pain".
Marie felt some bit of pitty for him and these challenges he's facing. She knew only a little about him from what she'd briefly read. He wasn't in her age group of students, so it wouldn't ultimately be on her to help him just yet, not primarily anyway. "Spending all day on Youtube isn't the way you should be learnin' sounds, kiddo." She told him, glancing out toward the backyard. "We got a lake on the property with a nice lovely dock. You should sit out there and listen to the birds chirpin, the frogs croakin and the nice calming sound of the lake water splashing." She grinned faintly. "You know, peaceful stuff…"
Hops aboard the move on train. And simply grins "Oh trust me, I get alot of sounds from nature." He jumps up and stretches. Taking a deep, deep breath as if to let out his lungs - heaven help us now. But when he stops taking in air and starts letting it slowly out, it was a chorus of crickets, birds, and things that go bump in the night, not scary, but the soothing country kind.
Rogue did look pretty damn clinched up when she saw him preparing for this, expecing like the sound of an elephant or tiger or something… But when it came the sounds of a country night she relaxed back in her seat and even flashed a smile. "There you go…" She told him. "Thats the stuff that people pay money for on little alarm clocks beside their beds." She listened to it for a bit. "You're an entertaining little one, if I do say so myself."
He stops a moment raising an eyebrow. With a voice like Thor he puffs out his chest "Hey now, I'll have you know I am 15! Don't let my size for ye my Lady!", before grinning "And yea, I do instruments too. I do a mean air guitar and ocarina. Great way to make money. Course people start looking at you funny when they relise yer fingers aint moving"
Rogue grins softly then at this from the kid and she lifted her candy bar up for another taste from it "Well, I'll tell ya what." She says. "If you track down one of our students, Drake Vyril…? He's eighteen.. and you play him your best Ocarina song… I will give a whole bag of mini snickers bars. Hows that sound?" She asks with a still grin.
He consider this a moment and ponders in thought. Closing his eyes Jose concentrates on listening before saying "Errr….I think he talking with the old guy. Named…Proffesor X." Nods seeming confident. "Well…at least I think so. Not really sure I want to go meeting The Mysterious X while on a man hunt". He gives a cock eyed grin, a tip of an imaginary hat and an old western cowboy voice "Sides Little Lady. Not sure a mysterious stranger would appreciate the the fine singing stylings of RANGo"
Marie laughed softly then and she waved her right hand dismissively. "Well I didn't mean right now." she said to him. "Just sometime." Her shoulders shrugged then and she stood up to pick up her trenchcoat off of the table. "All the same, it was just meant for a little fun. I gotta get going though, Jose. Feel free to track me down to chat any time though, okay?"
Jose smiles and with the crackling of a whip - he did after all have to stay in character, he states "Very well little Lady. Go with the setting sun. Just watch out for those good fer nothing bandits!"
*< END >*
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BBC Launches New VR-Focused Android App, BBC Taster VR
By John Anon July 12, 2017, 2:34pm
Last week the BBC announced the launch of a new VR-focused app, the BBC Taster VR app. The app is now available to download for free from the Google Play Store, and brings it with it access to BBC content, with a VR twist. In addition to standard VR content, the app intends to make available additional content and some which will allow the content to be determined by the viewer. As the BBC explains it, the app will in time offer "branching narratives, which let users decide where to take the story."
BBC Taster is a division of the BBC which looks to showcase some of its new and fresh ideas. So in many ways, BBC Taster is sort of a beta version of the BBC where viewers can gain access to new ways in which they can interact with BBC content, while the BBC irons out the mechanisms used to provide that content. Needless to say with VR becoming increasingly more prevalent, this app essentially acts as the BBC's vessel to test-run how its content can be provided to viewers through the medium of VR.
As a result of the nature of BBC Taster, this does mean that the content on offer through this apps is a little limited at the moment. For instance, the app only seems to currently offer up access to a trailer for a documentary about US gun crime, as well as access to an episode of Planet Earth 2. The latter of which is likely to be an example of where the BBC would like to take its VR services in general. Not only has shows like Planet Earth proven to be extremely popular on a global scale, but shows like Planet Earth are also representative of the type of content where the BBC routinely invests heavily in new and emerging technologies - with this app indirectly confirming the BBC sees VR as the next logical step. So while the service is limited now, the original announcement from the BBC does clearly state that "the app will be regularly updated with new VR experiences over the coming weeks and months." Those interested in checking out the new app, can download it through the link below. Although one point to note - while the app is compatible with Cardboard, it does not currently seem to be compatible with Daydream.
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Being a sports photographer might sound like a dream job for the sports enthusiast -- but like all professions, it starts with hard work, the right connections with editors and sports teams, and an attitude of professionalism at all times. Sports photographers need to be organized people who are good problem-solvers, always ready when those epic sports moments happen. First thing's first, though -- you also need to be skilled in your craft.
Some photographers pursue a bachelor's degree in art, photography or media. If you aspire to work for a newspaper or other journalistic publication, a degree is typically required. Still, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, getting a formal education beyond high school is not an absolute requirement. To learn the basics of photography outside a university, including equipment, lighting, framing, editing, and sometimes even darkroom development, pursue some type of training at a community college in an art program, or by doing an apprenticeship with a professional photographer.
During and after your education, the way to hone your skills in photography is to shoot often. Naturally, that's going to involve investing in your own equipment. Most photographers shoot using digital single-lens reflex or "DSLR" cameras, but you'll also need long-distance lenses, tripods and a computer with editing software. While much of sports photography involves shooting live action, sports photographers should also be able to shoot well in a studio or in more intimate environments. With that in mind, use any and all opportunities to shoot photos, practicing still photography as well as shooting at any sporting events you attend.
As you shoot, develop a portfolio of your work that you can show to potential clients or employers. As a budding sports photographer, you'll of course include some of your best shots from sporting events, but don't restrict your portfolio to only sports material. Having portraits or other more intimate photography in your portfolio can show that you have the sensitivity to make your subjects comfortable. Your portfolio can be an electronic document that you can send to potential employers, but you should also have a well-laid-out website that includes contact information and some of your best images.
You might aspire to shoot only sports, but the reality is that most photographers have to make a living doing other types of shooting on the side, such as weddings or portraits. Even if you aspire to work for a newspaper or magazine, you might be more of a "general assignment" photographer rather than shooting exclusively sports. To get hired for that type of staff job, pursue photography internships following college, and then look for entry-level jobs at smaller publications where you can gain experience. If you're not assigned to do just sports, offer to take the sports stories as often as you can to gain expertise. If you aspire to work as a freelancer, send unique sports story ideas to sports editors to gain relationships with them. Like staff photographers, you'll typically approach smaller publications first to gain experience. According to the BLS, photographers in newspapers and other periodicals earned a median income of $43,090 as of 2013.
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This video based course will introduce learners to the basic principles of appropriate antibiotic use, demonstrate how to apply these principles to the management of common infections, and outline how to develop and maintain an antimicrobial stewardship program. We will offer a number of illustrative cases, recognizable to the practicing physician in his or her practice to engage learners in the thought processes that lead to optimal decision making, improved outcomes of individual patients, and harm reduction vis-a-vis the bacterial ecology. The course will also explore strategies to implement principles of antimicrobial stewardship both in your practice and also at a program level.
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Utah man finishes World Championship half Ironman while dying from ALS
Sep 27, 2021, 7:08 AM | Updated: Sep 28, 2021, 9:10 am
BY LINDSAY AERTS
ST. GEORGE, Utah — An elite cyclist from Farmington finished the half Ironman he vowed to complete in last month after he found out he had an aggressive and terminal form of ALS.
Kyle Brown has been diagnosed with Bulbar ALS, and he just completed the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in a time of 5:38:35. The race was held in St. George on September 18th.
"You know to experience this and especially with this support group behind me, I hate to say this but I can die happy. I really can," Kyle said just after he crossed the finish line.
Emotions were high for Kyle before the race. He's already been on a journey just to get here. Bulbar ALS, which starts in the mouth, affects his speech which has already started to decline. His throat closes when he swims which can cause him to choke. He feels extreme fatigue and his hands are in jeopardy of not being able to squeeze the breaks on his bike.
As Kyle was waiting to start his race, emotions were heavy for him. He cried (I cried) and I can't wait for him to cross that finishing! #team Kyle @kslnewsradio pic.twitter.com/k5cH5lFYZt
— Lindsay Aerts (@LindsayOnAir) September 18, 2021
"You can't hide behind someone and draft, you ride an uncomfortable bike, and you run like you stole and the cops are behind ya. And that's after you swam a long ways," he said describing how different an Ironman is from a cycling race.
As he took off for the 1.2-mile swim, he struggled. His family watching from the shores of Sand Hollow Reservoir were nervous he was choking when he stopped early in the swim.
"I was throwing up the whole time, in the water, on the bike, and it was affecting my stomach," Kyle said.
But he was determined. He had plans to do a log-roll over the finish line, and nothing would stop him. His log roll was to honor a fellow triathlete who died from ALS, named Jon Blais.
The Jon Blais connection
Blais is the only man to complete a full Ironman with ALS. He was the originator of that roll over the finish line. Triathletes still honor him by doing it, it's now known as the Blazeman roll.
"His doctors said if you're going to do it they're going to have to roll you across the finish line. So he said, alright." Kyle said, fighting back tears. "So he finished it."
Blais stopped right in front of the finish line, laid down, and rolled across. And wearing his number, that's what Kyle has planned to do.
The bike and run
Kyle Brown straps in his shoes as he starts the bike portion of the IronMan. (Lindsay Aerts KSL NewsRadio)
Kyle made it out of the water, then it was a 56-mile bike ride through the grueling red rocks of St. George. With each mile, he grew wearier. Biking, however, is in his blood.
"It's my true calling in life I guess."
And finally the run, 13.1 miles. The last 100 meters Kyle said his legs were cramping.
"I don't know if I can do this anymore, that about killed me. And I don't need help."
The finish
As Kyle approached the massive Ironman black carpet and archway, party music blaring the background, he got about two feet from the finish line, got down on all fours, and log rolled. His very own, Blazeman roll.
He then buried his head in his hands and sobbed.
"I got there, and it all hit me," he said crying. "Just overwhelmed."
Not only did Kyle finish the race he gained support from fans, strangers, and other athletes along the way who heard his story while at the race.
After the race, Kyle held up a white flag with black lettering.
"It's too late for me but not for someone you love, the cure for ALS is close," it read.
Kyle Brown holds a flag as he crosses the finish line
(Lindsay Aerts, KSL NewsRadio)
Final race day message
Kyle's final message on race day: go out and live.
"Don't waste time, do somethin crazy and stupid, do something you love because you don't know what could happen tomorrow."
When you're faced with tragedy, he said, you can come alive or you can come undone.
"I hate to say this but I can die happy. I really can. I'm not lacking anything. I haven't missed out on a thing."
Kyle and his wife Colleen have also set up a fundraiser to help raise awareness and create policy changes for people with ALS.
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Division of State History spreading awareness for Utah History Month in January
SALT LAKE CITY — In 2019, Utahs Division of State History created Utah History Month to draw attention to Utah's history work happening across our state and to document and preserve that history. Utah is entering its' 127th year of statehood next month and many Utah-culture related events and exhibits will follow according to the […]
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Next Wednesday 15 November there will be a demonstration in London calling for free education. Marxist Students will be there and we hope as many people as possible will be able to come along. We want to see free education, full living grants for all students, and an end to education cuts.
The demonstration has been organised under the banner of 'tax the rich'. We want to see the rich and big business pay for our education, because they've made profits from an educated workforce for many decades and centuries. We've written before, though, about why simply taxing the rich leaves the door open for the rich to move abroad to avoid the taxes. We can't just ask politely for them to pay their taxes and expect them to do so – the Paradise Papers prove that. We have to expropriate the rich and the biggest businesses, and use their wealth and resources to plan proper investment in education to make it free.
The Tory government is obviously never going to agree to provide education for free. Our best bet is a Corbyn-led Labour government, and Corbyn has already promised to scrap fees as part of Labour party policy. It seems likely that, potentially very soon, we could have a Corbyn-led Labour government. Such a government would immediately be faced with economic sabotage by big business leaders who don't trust Corbyn and the movement behind him. If Corbyn is elected on a radical programme, like the manifesto for the 2017 general election, there would immediately be a strike of investment, a flight of capital, and a run on the pound, as was acknowledged by John McDonnell at the Labour party conference earlier this year.
Faced with sabotage like this Corbyn will have only two options. The first would be to water down his programme in order to placate big business and the capitalist establishment. That would mean scrapping almost all of his most popular policies, including free education. This option would mean defeat and surrender for the working class movement that backs Corbyn.
The only alternative would be to fight back against this sabotage by the capitalist class. In order to stop them moving their money abroad, and in order to force investment in the economy, Corbyn's government would have to expropriate the biggest businesses, without compensation, and put them under the democratic control of the working class. The logic of the situation that will face a Corbyn government when it comes to power means that expropriating the rich will be the only way he can fulfill his promise to provide free education.
The demands put forward by next Wednesday's demonstration need to face up to this reality. The policy of taxing the rich is a halfway house in the class struggle which exists only in theory, and will be nowhere to be found in practice. We need to adopt a revolutionary socialist outlook which doesn't look for compromise with the capitalist class who see us and our education as commodities through which they can make a profit. The Tories and big business are ruthless in the pursuit of their interests, and they will not grant us any concessions just because we ask nicely. If we want free education we are going to have to take it – and that means expropriating the rich and big business.
It's worth noting that students can't achieve this on their own. In fact, it's only the organised working class who have the ability to seize the businesses and workplaces necessary to make expropriation a reality, rather than just a statement written on a piece of paper. This means that demonstrations like the one next Wednesday should be organised in conjunction with the labour movement, for example via trade unions. Unfortunately, this doesn't seem to have been done by the student group that has organised the demo. In fact, by calling it on a weekday, they have more or less guaranteed that workers will not be able to attend. What should have been done is to link the demand for free education to trade union and labour movement struggles that are taking place now. And if it's important to hold the demonstration on a weekday, then work should be done to build for strike action on that day by education sector and other workers, with a perspective of achieving free education, decent working conditions, etc. by bringing down the Tory government and bringing Corbyn to power on a socialist programme. Otherwise the risk is that the demonstration will not be seen as part of a serious strategy for achieving free education.
Free education funded by expropriating the rich, and unity between students and workers. These are the demands that Marxist Students will be calling for on next Wednesday's demonstration. If you agree, please join us there.


Thanks to the collaboration of local business, community partners, and school staff, Saginaw Public Schools were able to inspire and motivate families not only in the Saginaw Public School system, but throughout the county during its Family Empire Empowerment Day (F.E.E.D.). The event, held at Zilwaukee Pre-K – 8th School on May 24, 2016, pulled together over 300 people for parent workshops, a family and community resource fair, hands on academic and social development learning activities, student entertainment, food, and much more.
This is the second F.E.E.D. event hosted by Safe Schools / Healthy Project this school year and the first time the event received generous sponsorships and donations from local businesses to provide incentives for event participants. Thanks to Molina Health Care of Michigan, who co-sponsored the event along with Zilwaukee Pre-K – 8th School, Saginaw Public Schools were able to purchase bikes, an IPad, flat screen TVS, barbecue grill, and books – all of which were given away to families as prizes at the event. In addition, multiple giveaways and gift card donations ranging from $10 to $50 were also given away as prizes thanks to the donations received from the local Target Store, Walmart, Sam's Club, Wanigas Credit Union, Meijer, and Lowes. Saginaw Public Schools is thankful for the outpouring of support from our partners and local businesses.
Family Empire Empowerment Day was planned and implemented in response to a number of concerns in the Saginaw community, the need to strengthen families by linking them with the appropriate community resources and more active parenting activities to assist families with helping their children show academic and social/emotional growth.
There were 40 community organizations and agencies that setup informational stations in the school gymnasium and cafeteria for the family and community resource fair. There were also some pre-event workshops and presentations that took place during the morning and carried on throughout the community resource fair hours at the F.E.E.D event. Workshops included: "7 Habits of Highly Effective Families" by the Franklin Covey organization presented by Tara Ouellette, "Simplified: Math & Science Without Fears and Frustration for Families" presented by Dr. Anthony Revis, "Family Restorative Justice Practices" presented by Inez Williams of the Strive Organization, and "A Call to Action: Active Parent, Family & Community Engagement" presented by Barb Flis – CEO of Parent Action of Healthy Kids and a Michigan Department of Education Parent Engagement Consultant. A special presentation and interactive session was also provided by the Molina Group on Community / Family Partnerships from Molina Health Care, and Keva Clark – Lead Family Coordinator for Saginaw MAX System of Care.


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That's how long the typical recruiter is said to spend reviewing a resume.
In order to whiz through a dashboard full of applicants, recruiters rely not only on their years in the workplace but also on something not so admirable: their unconscious biases.
We all have biases, and without them, we might not function so effectively in the world. These mental shortcuts are formed from cultural conditioning and our life experiences, and they enable us to scan a crowded street and spot a police officer if trouble strikes, or scroll through a list of health-care providers and choose one without melting down.
Problems arise when important decisions — such as employment, school acceptance, mortgage approval — are shaped by unconscious biases. "Every single day we're making hiring mistakes because we don't see things as they are, but as who we are," says Gail Tolstoi-Miller, a recruiter turned career strategist based in the New York area.
Age, ethnicity, gender, disability and sexual orientation are factors known to cause people's unconscious bias to kick in, but we can have implicit preferences and aversions in all sorts of areas.
And it's not just recruiters whose work can be affected. Many of us are in positions — professional, volunteer, community, social media — where we need to evaluate and sort people.
Of course, the trickiest part about unconscious biases is that they're unconscious. So how can we guard against the strange, hairpin turns that our subconscious minds may be making?
So what — if you can't quite tell what their gender is from their name, if they're from a town in your state you've never heard of, if you know they'd have to take a ferry and 2 buses to get to the office, if they used a strange font on their cover letter, if they put a photo of themselves on their resume, if they've been out of work for six months?
"So what" is not a silver bullet. But it can be a preventive against your making the biggest mistake: missing out on a great person for an unimportant reason. You might not have the time to do this with every single candidate; you may just want to reserve it for your short lists. And of course, your "So what?" could reveal that you have a very valid reason to reject someone.
Starting a new job is stressful. But what if there was a better way to do it?


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The Walking Dead—Season 1
Published on December 31, 2012, by JPRoscoe - Posted in TV Shows 0
Great looking horror-drama
Might be too gory for some and non-zombie fans probably won't enjoy
Atlanta…the town of zombies
Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) wakes up to a nightmare. Shot by an escaping suspect, Rick discovers that the world has ended while he was in a coma. The dead are now walking the Earth, and survivors are their prey. Searching for his wife Lori (Sarah Wayne Callies) and his son Carl (Chandler Riggs), Rick heads to Atlanta and danger. When reunited with his family, Rick discovers he is the unlikely leader of a group of survivors…and remains unaware that something happened between Lori and his partner Shane Walsh (Jon Bernthal) while he was gone. Searching for answers, the group fights to survive in the land of the dead.
The Walking Dead—Season 1 premiered on AMC on October 31, 2010 and ran six episodes until December 5, 2010. The series was based on the comic book series by writer Robert Kirkman and artist Tony Moore and became one of the biggest hits on cable television. It was nominated by the Writer Guild of America, the Golden Globes, and the American Film Institute for the program.
They're coming to get you, Rick!!!
The Walking Dead plays like a movie with a big story. Unlike a regular zombie film that has a set ending (usually negative), this show has to present what comes after that ending…how do survivors continue to survive? It is this aspect of the story that I like about The Walking Dead which makes it different from other zombie comics and movies. There is no "out-time" so the series has to continuously reinvent itself.
Like most zombie stories, the series really isn't about the zombies but how the people deal with the zombies. This means that the series has to have a lot of characters, and just like the comic, they may or may not get their story told. This season introduces a large group of survivors, but doesn't off many of them…It is obvious from the comic however, that no one is safe.
Can't zombies and humans just get along?
There are some big changes from the comic book. Characters like T-Dog, Daryl Dixon, and Merle Dixon didn't exist in the comic. The basic starting structure of the story did occur, but once the survivors are introduced in the series, everything has changed so fans of the comic and fans of the show can enjoy both versions. One of the biggest obvious changes is that Shane is killed just a few issues into the series…here, he's developed as a friend but antagonist to Rick.
The Walking Dead is an entertaining show with a different and exciting concept. In a world where zombies are becoming popular, The Walking Dead is one of the best presentations of the genre. I feel that for the most part the zombie idea has been played out in pop-culture, but The Walking Dead continues to be original and inventive.
The Walking Dead—Season 1 Complete Episode Guide:
1.1 Days Gone Bye Airdate: 10/31/10
Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and his partner Shane Walsh (Jon Bernthal) respond to a police chase. When Rick is shot, he is rushed to a hospital where he lies in a coma. When he awakens, he wakes to a nightmare. The dead are walking the earth and his wife Lori (Sarah Wayne Callies) and his son Carl (Chandler Riggs) are both missing. When he meets a man named Morgan (Lennie James) and his son Duane Jones (Adrian Kali Turner), he learns that the plague is wide spread and only the destruction of the brain will kill the zombies. With hope of finding his family and answers at the C.D.C., Rick heads to Atlanta, but discovers his decision might not be the best move.
1.2 Guts Airdate: 11/07/10
Rick's wife Lori and his former partner Shane continue their secret affair at the survivor's camp. Rick finds himself trapped in a tank surrounded by the dead and is rescued by a young man named Glenn (Steven Yeun). When Rick and Glenn reach Glenn's safehouse in a department store, Rick and Glenn's friends discover themselves trapped. Now Rick must find a way to save the group, but a racial rift develops between T-Dog (IronE Singleton) and Merle Dixon (Michael Rooker) that could destroy the chances of everyone escaping alive.
1.3 Tell It to the Frogs Airdate: 11/14/10
Rick finds Lori and Carl at the camp but their reunion does cause problems with Shane. Merle's brother Daryl (Norman Reedus) learns of Merle's fate and Rick, Daryl, T-Dog, and Glenn decide to return to the city to try to rescue them. Dale (Jeffrey DeMunn) and Shane worry about the recent appearance of a zombie near the camp and wonder if the zombies are now leaving the city. Lori breaks off her relationship with Shane, and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) finds Shane dealing with her abusive husband Ed (Adam Minarovich).
1.4 Vatos Airdate: 11/21/10
The trip to the city reveals Merle escaped the roof by cutting off his hand and has disappeared. When Rick, Glenn, Daryl, and T-Dog try to get the guns back, Glen is taken by the leader of a gang of survivors named Guillermo (Neil Brown, Jr.) and Guillermo wants the guns. Shane deals with Jim (Andrew Rothenberg) cracking up, and Andrea (Laurie Holden) and Amy (Emma Bell) realize the plague has brought them closer together as sisters.
1.5 Wildfire Airdate: 11/28/10
The camp tries to recover from the walker attack and learns that Jim has been bitten. Andrea tries to say goodbye to Amy, and Dale tells her his reason for going on. Shane continues to question Rick's leadership and debates taking a drastic step to get him out of the picture. Rick makes a big decision for the group which leads them on a quest back to Atlanta and the Center for Disease Control.
1.6 TS-19 Airdate: 12/05/10
The Center for Disease Control in Atlanta has become a refuge for the survivors, but as they learn about the effects of the plague from the surviving doctor Edwin Jenner (Noah Emmerich), they learn that not all may be well at the CDC. Shane confronts Lori about their relationship, and Andrea questions why she should continue on. As a strange clock continues to countdown, the survivors must make a decision about their future.
The Walking Dead—Season 2 Review and Complete Episode Guide
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Burgum cites accomplishments in tribal-government relations
Updated 9:30 am EST, Thursday, January 16, 2020
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Gov. Doug Burgum sees progress in state government's relationship with American Indian tribes in North Dakota, but he acknowledges there is more work to do.
Burgum talked about the accomplishments with the tribes since he took office in 2016 during a tribal conference in Bismarck Wednesday.
An oil tax revenue-sharing compact with the the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, updated agreements for child welfare services for Native American families and the display of tribal flags at the state Capitol are among the moves Burgum cited.
But Burgum said there's more to be done.
"We know that there are serious gaps that still exist," he said. "And we know that each of the tribal nations represented in our state have different challenges and different approaches and different starting points and different opportunities. Each has different needs, whether it's transportation or employment or emergency services or addiction or health care or economic development."
Tribal leaders discussed the need for understanding issues such as addiction, unemployment, youth engagement and the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census on reservations, the Bismarck Tribune reported.
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Akon's advice to young singers and musicians: 'Stop looking for a record deal'
Senegalese-American singer Akon says young music artists should avoid looking for lucrative record deals and instead focus on building their careers independently.
"In the next 3 to 5 years, the major labels won't exist anymore," the multi-platinum selling R&B artist told CNBC in an interview. "So just stop looking for a record deal."
"You're wasting your time, you're losing money doing it obviously, and you're gonna lose control," he added.
Akon, whose real name is Aliaune Thiam, enjoyed much popularity in the mid-2000s with hits like "Smack That" and "I Wanna Love You." He started two successful record labels, and more recently launched a third in partnership with Motown veteran Kedar Massenburg.
Artists have increasingly gone down the route of launching their careers through unorthodox methods like releasing a mixtape online to gain traction for their music. Chance the Rapper is one artist in America that managed to do exactly that, while Stormzy in the U.K. went viral with a track posted onto YouTube.
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According to Akon, that might be the way to go for other emerging musicians, though he says he himself was "super lucky" because he "actually went through the system" to learn the music business.
"Now it's a totally different game," he said. "You're almost negotiating against yourself when you decide to go to a major."
"All you know is they offered you a million bucks," Akon added. "You're not even realizing your streaming revenue alone before you've monetized it is worth five million bucks."
"You gotta understand the business, learn how it actually works and just stay independent because that's the best way to go."
The music business was built on robbing the artist.
He says he spent a great deal of his childhood in Senegal, and more recently has set up a few initiatives aimed at addressing poverty in Africa. One is a project looking to provide electricity to more Africans with solar power, while another is a cryptocurrency, aptly named "Akoin," which would be used in a city being built in his country of heritage.
While some artists have bemoaned the increased availability of their music online squeezing their income, Akon claimed that the rise of technology means the industry is actually "a lot more vibrant now than it used to be."
"The music business was built on robbing the artist," Akon said. "The first contract ever made has never changed. You're just amending it."
"You're going to get stabbed no matter how you look at it — the question is, how do I negotiate to where the knife isn't pushed so deep? What digital did is it created 50% of the transparency we always needed."
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This is the eighth post in this series.In this post we will discuss about catalog support in spark sql. You can access all the posts here.
In spark 1.x, spark heavily depended on hive for all metastore related operations. Even though sqlContext supported few of the DDL operations, most of them were very basic and not complete. So spark documentation often recommended using HiveContext over SQLContext. Also whenever user uses HiveContext, spark support for interacting with hive metastore was limited. So most of the metastore operation's often done as embedded hive queries.
Spark 2.x changes all of this. It has exposed a full fledged user facing catalog API which works for both spark SQL and hive. Not only it supports the spark 1.x operations, it has added many new ones to improve the interaction with metastore.
In below sections, we will be discussing about porting earlier metastore operations to new catalog API.
Before we do any DDL operations, we need to create a table. For our example, we will use temporary tables.
We use registerTempTable API for creating table in in-memory catalog.
In 2.x, registerTempTable API is deprecated. We should use createOrReplaceTempView for the same.
Once we have table registered, first catalog operation is listing tables.
In output, it specifies the name of the table and is it temporary or not. When we run same operation on hive metastore, isTemporary will be false.
In spark 2.x, there is separate API called catalog on spark session. It exposes all needed API's.
From output it is apparent that output of new catalog API is more richer than old one. Also from spark 2.x, it has added database information as part of the catalog which was missing in earlier API's.
In spark 2.x, there is no separate API for getting database names. As listTables, returns a Dataset we can use normal spark sql API's for getting the name.
As part of the catalog API, we can check is given table is cached or not.
Till now, we worked with tables which we creating using dataframes. Let's say we need to create table directly from a file without going through data source API. These often known as external tables.
In spark 1.x, SQLContext didn't support creating external tables. So we need to use hivecontext for do that.
In above code, first we create HiveContext. Then we need to set the warehouse directory so hive context knows where to keep the data. Then we use createExternalTable API to load the data to sales_external table.
In spark 2.x, creating external table is part of catalog API itself. We don't need to enable hive for this functionality.
The above examples showed the porting of spark 1.x code to spark 2.x. But there are additional API's in spark 2.x catalog which are useful in day to day development. Below sections discusses few of them.
The below code list all the functions, built in and user defined. It helps us to know what are the Udfs, Udaf's available in current session.
We can also list the columns of a table.
The below is the output for our sales table.
You can access complete code for spark 1.x here.
You can access complete code for spark 2.x here.
In this blog we have discussed about improvements in catalog API. Using new catalog API, you can get information of tables much easier than before.


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Q: Erasing the first key-value pair from a map (in a for loop) gives segmentation fault I have a std::map<int, std::string> and my aim is to remove a key-value pair based on a certain condition. For simplicity, let say, it looks like this:
int main(int argc, char const *argv[]) {
    std::map<int, std::string> m1;

    m1[-2] = "minus two";
    m1[-1] = "minus one";
    m1[0] = "zero";
    m1[3] = "three";
    m1[4] = "four";

    std::cout << m1.size() << std::endl;

    for (auto &&[key, val] : m1) {
        std::cout << key << ": " << val << std::endl;
        if (key == -2 || key == 3)
            m1.erase(key);
    }

    std::cout << m1.size() << std::endl;
}

Everything looks fine. However, it gives seg fault upon running:
5
-2: minus two
0:
Segmentation fault (core dumped)

I noticed that this only occurs when I try to erase the very first key-value pair e.g. in the above case: -2: "minus two". If I try to erase any other key-value pair (e.g. second key-value pair: -1: "minus one") then I don't get seg fault, e.g.
    std::cout << m1.size() << std::endl;

    for (auto &&[key, val] : m1) {
        std::cout << key << ": " << val << std::endl;
        if (key == -1 || key == 3)
            m1.erase(key);
    }

    std::cout << m1.size() << std::endl;

I also noticed that if I erase the first key-value pair outside of the for loop then I don't get seg fault e.g.
    std::cout << m1.size() << std::endl;
    m1.erase(-2);

    for (auto &&[key, val] : m1) {
        std::cout << key << ": " << val << std::endl;
        if (key == -2 || key == 3)
            m1.erase(key);
    }

    std::cout << m1.size() << std::endl;

One more thing that I noticed is that if there are only two key-value pairs then I don't get seg fault:
    m1[-2] = "minus two";
    m1[4] = "four";

    std::cout << m1.size() << std::endl;

    for (auto &&[key, val] : m1) {
        std::cout << key << ": " << val << std::endl;
        if (key == -2 || key == 3)
            m1.erase(key);
    }

    std::cout << m1.size() << std::endl;

So, is this an expected behavior? If yes then why? Also, in that case, how can I remove/erase the first key-value pair in the for loop itself? or I have to remove/erase them outside of the for loop?