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Q: Speed Up row deletion on apps script I've made this code to remove empty rows based on if a column is blank, the code is running and doing what it needs to do, however it's taking more than 10 minutes to delete data from a sheet that has more than 15k rows of data, is there a way to speed this up?
function deleteEmptyRowsAll() {
  var sheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActive().getSheetByName('Sheet1');
  var data = sheet.getRange('B:B').getDisplayValues();
  for (i = data.length - 1; i >= 2; i--) {
    if (data[i][0] === '') {
      sheet.deleteRow(i + 1);
    }
  }
}

Edit: the question is not answered as the post How to delete rows fast if they have empty values at specific columns in Google App Script clears the content of the row instead of deleting the entire row.

A: I believe your goal is as follows.

*

*You want to reduce the process cost of your showing script.

*You want to reduce the process cost of sheet.deleteRow(i + 1).

Unfortunately, when sheet.deleteRow() is used in a loop, the process cost becomes high. In this case, how about using Sheets API? When Sheets API is used, I thought that the process cost can be reduced a little.
Modified script:
Before you use this script, please enable Sheets API at Advanced Google services.
function deleteEmptyRowsAll() {
  var ss = SpreadsheetApp.getActive();
  var sheet = ss.getSheetByName('Sheet1'); // Please set your sheet name.
  var sheetId = sheet.getSheetId();
  var values = sheet.getRange("B1:B" + sheet.getLastRow()).getDisplayValues();
  var requests = values.reduce((ar, [b], i) => {
    if (b == "") {
      ar.push({ deleteDimension: { range: { sheetId, startIndex: i, endIndex: i + 1, dimension: "ROWS" } } });
    }
    return ar;
  }, []).reverse();
  Sheets.Spreadsheets.batchUpdate({ requests }, ss.getId());
}

*

*When this script is run, the column "B" in the data range is checked. When the column "B" is empty, the rows are deleted using Sheets API.

*From var data = sheet.getRange('B:B').getDisplayValues();, if you want to check all rows except for the data range, please modify var values = sheet.getRange("B1:B" + sheet.getLastRow()).getDisplayValues(); to var data = sheet.getRange('B:B').getDisplayValues();.

*If you want to check rows in the data range, you can also modify var values = sheet.getRange("B1:B" + sheet.getLastRow()).getDisplayValues(); to var values = Sheets.Spreadsheets.Values.get(ss.getId(), "'Sheet1'!B1:B").values;. By this, I thought that the process cost might be able to be reduced a little. Ref
References:

*

*Method: spreadsheets.batchUpdate

*DeleteDimensionRequest

A: Your code uses the SpreadsheetApp API. The reason it runs slowly is that it makes a separate call to delete each row individually. To delete rows more efficiently through that API, group consecutive rows into batches and delete such row batches each in one go, like this:
/**
* Deletes all rows in Sheet1 where the value in column B2:B is blank.
*/
function deleteRowsWhereColumnBIsBlank() {
  const ss = SpreadsheetApp.getActive();
  const column = ss.getRange('Sheet1!B2:B');
  const condition = (row) => row[0] === '';
  ss.toast(`Deleting rows...`);
  const numDeletedRows = deleteRowsConditionally_(column, condition);
  ss.toast(`Deleted ${numDeletedRows} rows.`);
}

/**
* Deletes all rows where a condition closure returns true.
*
* @param {SpreadsheetApp.Range} range The range to look at.
* @param {Function} condition A closure {String[]} that determines whether a row should be deleted.
* @return {Number} The number of rows deleted.
*/
function deleteRowsConditionally_(range, condition) {
  // version 1.0, written by --Hyde, 8 September 2022
  //  - see https://stackoverflow.com/q/73651127/13045193
  const rowStart = range.getRow();
  const values = range.getDisplayValues();
  const rowsToDelete = [];
  values.forEach((row, rowIndex) => {
    if (condition(row)) {
      rowsToDelete.push(rowStart + rowIndex);
    }
  });
  deleteRows_(range.getSheet(), rowsToDelete);
  return rowsToDelete.length;
}

/**
* Deletes from a sheet the rows whose row numbers are given in an array.
*
* @param {SpreadsheetApp.Sheet} sheet A spreadsheet sheet where to delete rows.
* @param {Number[]} rowsToDelete The rows to delete, identified by 1-indexed row numbers.
* @return {Number} The count of delete operations done, i.e., number of the consecutive row runs deleted from the sheet.
*/
function deleteRows_(sheet, rowsToDelete) {
  // version 1.1, written by --Hyde, 21 August 2022
  const rowNumbers = rowsToDelete.filter((value, index, array) => array.indexOf(value) === index);
  const runLengths = getRunLengths_(rowNumbers.sort((a, b) => a - b));
  for (let i = runLengths.length - 1; i >= 0; i--) {
    sheet.deleteRows(runLengths[i][0], runLengths[i][1]);
  }
  return runLengths.length;
}

/**
* Counts consecutive numbers in an array and returns a 2D array that
* lists the first number of each run and the number of items in each run.
*
* The numbers array [1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 5, 4] will get
* the result [[1, 3], [5, 1], [8, 2], [11, 3], [5, 1], [4, 1]].
*
* For best results, sort the numbers array like this:
* const runLengths = getRunLengths_(numbers.sort((a, b) => a - b));
* Note that duplicate values in numbers will give duplicates in result.
*
* @param {Number[]} numbers The numbers to group into runs.
* @return {Number[][]} The numbers grouped into runs, or [] if the array is empty.
*/
function getRunLengths_(numbers) {
  // version 1.1, written by --Hyde, 31 May 2021
  if (!numbers.length) {
    return [];
  }
  return numbers.reduce((accumulator, value, index) => {
    if (!index || value !== 1 + numbers[index - 1]) {
      accumulator.push([value]);
    }
    const lastIndex = accumulator.length - 1;
    accumulator[lastIndex][1] = (accumulator[lastIndex][1] || 0) + 1;
    return accumulator;
  }, []);
}

For even better performance, use the Sheets API as demonstrated by Tanaike in this thread and at Delete specific columns in Google App Script FAST.

A: Try this:
function lfunko() {
  var sheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActive().getSheetByName('Sheet1');
  var data = sheet.getRange(1, 1, sheet.getLastRow(), sheet.getLastColumn()).getDisplayValues().filter(e => e[1] != '');
  sheet.clearContents();
  sheet.getRange(1, 1, data.length, data[0].length).setValues(data);
}


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The shipyards of HHI and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) will be run under the same roof of a new corporation controlled jointly by the holding company of the Hyundai shipbuilding group and Korea Development Bank (KDB), a state policy lender which has a 55.7 percent stake in DSME.
HHI will be split to create a corporation that would oversee affiliated shipyards. KDB will provide 1.5 trillion won ($1.34 billion) in paid-in capital for third-party allocation of DSME and another one trillion won if needed, in return for acquiring new shares to be issued by HHI.
"We reached a consensus with Hyundai Heavy Industries, which focuses shipbuilding, on the necessity of industrial restructuring and went ahead with M&A," KDB head Lee Dong-gull told reporters. The deal was temporary, Lee said, describing Samsung Heavy Industries as another potential buyer.
The deal is aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of South Korea's shipbuilding industry, HHI said in a statement, adding it would help the two shipbuilders acquire the world's best technology and know-how. "This means that we will have the power to lead the global shipbuilding market, which is entering an eco-friendly technology era in earnest."
HHI said it would benefit from consolidating research and development, eliminating redundant investment, and reducing material costs through economies of scale. Productivity would increase by sharing technology, design, parts and services, it said.
However, DSME's labor union fearing layoffs warned of strong action to oppose consolidation, saying the deal could lead to massive restructuring. HHI's union also opposed the deal.
With a massive injection of state money estimated at 10 trillion won, DSME has been kept afloat in return for a sweeping rehabilitation program to ease its liquidity crisis caused by dwindling orders and a prolonged business slump. The shipbuilder turned a profit in 2017 after six years of loss. It is forecast to log an operating profit of 800 billion won on sales of 8.9 trillion won in 2018.
HHI has reduced its debt dramatically through painful restructuring, but it is still in the red mainly due to high fixed costs. In 2017, Hyundai Robotics was separated and renamed as the group's holding company for non-shipbuilding units so that the shipyard in the southeastern city of Ulsan can focus on shipbuilding and engine making.
This month, HHI's holding company agreed to sell a 19.9 percent stake in its refinery arm, Hyundai Oilbank, to Saudi Aramco for 1.8 trillion won.


Daily Reading: I Chronicles 15-19.
Bringing the ark to Jerusalem the right way: Back in chapter 13, we saw David try to bring the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem, but he did it in a way that he thought was best, and because they were not doing it the way that God commanded, Uzzah was struck down before the Lord when he went to stabilize the ark as the animal pulling it had stumbled. David was both angry and afraid, and he left the ark in the house of Obed-edom for the time being. Here we pick the story back up where David once again goes to bring the ark to Jerusalem, but this time he is sure to do it in the proper way. First, he calls the Levites together and tells the fathers of each of the houses of the Levites and the chief priests to concentrate themselves, for they were the only ones allowed to carry the ark, as the Lord had commanded (see Numbers 4), and they did so according to all the Lord had commanded through Moses. David also commissioned the rest of the Levites to appoint men to be singers who would plan on all kinds of musical instruments before the Lord as the procession of the ark went from Obed-edom to Jerusalem. There was a great celebration as the ark was brought to Jerusalem, and King David himself danced before the Lord as they came. He did so in a way that when his wife Michal, the daughter of Saul, saw him, she despised him (for more on this, see II Samuel 6:16-23). There is much to be said here in doing things the way that the Lord would have us do them, as opposed to the way that we might think is right or good (see also II Samuel 6).
Worship and thanksgiving before the ark: As the ark reaches its resting place in the tent that David had set up for it, burnt offerings and peace offerings were made before the Lord. Then David blessed the people and divided out food among them. He appointed certain Levites to invoke, to thank, and to praise the Lord, and a song of praise and thanksgiving is recorded in the text. Note the great praise that is given to the Lord here, as David ascribes his accomplishments to the Lord. The song of thanks invites all to come and call on the name of the Lord, giving thanks and praise, ascribing His name glory and honor and remembering the great works that He had done. Then the song takes the people back in history, describing all that the Lord had done for them, remembering His covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and His presence and steadfast love that He continually showed His people. Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised indeed. All the peoples of the earth, and the creation itself, are called to exalt the Lord and worship before Him. And all the people said "Amen" and praised the Lord. The worship and praise before the ark did not end on this day, but rather David appointed certain men of the Levites to minister before the ark, some to offer offerings, some to continually give thanks and some to play sacred songs on musical instruments. Afterwards, he goes home to bless his household.
The Lord's covenant with David and David's prayer: For notes on this section, see II Samuel 7.
The rise of David, though the Lord: For notes on this section, see II Samuel 8.
David and the Ammonites: For notes on this section, see (and compare) II Samuel 10.
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Traveler Alert: England Issues New Vaccine Passports For Indoor Venues
Following the emergence of the Omicron variant, England has implemented a vaccine passport for various indoor venues and large venues from next Wednesday. England has also tightened COVID-19 restrictions.
Speaking at a press conference at Downing Street, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, "We will make the NHS Covid pass mandatory for entry into nightclubs and venues where large crowds gather."
The Places Where Travelers Require The Vaccine Passport
Although it's the first time England has introduced a vaccine passport, it's less strict than many countries and U.S cities.
Travelers will require the vaccine passport to enter outdoor settings of more than 4,000 people, indoor settings of more than 500 people, and any setting with over 10,000 attendees, including music and sports stadiums.
However, the British government will not require the vaccine passport for communal worship, wedding ceremonies, funerals, and other commemorative events or protests.
If travelers can't show proof of vaccination, they'll need to provide evidence of a negative lateral flow test. The Prime Minister said the government may update the requirements to include a booster dose.
Boris Johnson said the new measures were part of a "proportionate and responsible" attempt to curb the spread of the new Omicron variant, which is doubling every 2-3 days in the United Kingdom.
However, former Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the government had "no plans" to make domestic vaccine passports mandatory.
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The United Kingdom recently changed its entry requirement to include a mandatory pre-departure COVID-19 test, regardless of vaccination status. All travelers over 12 must submit evidence of a negative lateral flow test or PCR test taken within 2 days of departure to the United Kingdom.
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As a result, only British and Irish travelers from these nations can fly to the U.K, and they'll have to complete a mandatory quarantine in a government hotel at their own cost.
The United Kingdom will review the changes to the travel restrictions from December 20. The British government wants to know whether the Omicron variant poses a serious risk to the country before dropping travel restrictions.
The British travel industry criticized the new travel restrictions. Clive Wratten, the CEO of Business Travel Association said, "The introduction of pre-departure testing with little warning is a hammer blow to the business travel industry. Public safety is a priority, but businesses will fail, travelers will be stranded and livelihoods devastated by the lack of coherent plans from the government."
The COVID-19 Situation In England
The current 7-day average in the United Kingdom is 40,950 cases. However, cases have remained steady since the United Kingdom dropped all COVID-19 restrictions in July. England has fully vaccinated 69.8% of its population after administering 99.5 million vaccine doses.
In response to the Omicron variant, England has reintroduced its mask mandate. Masks are now compulsory for customers and staff in the following venues:
Hairdressers, tattoo studios, and nail bars
Post offices and banks
Vet surgeries
Driving lessons and tests
In England, police and Transport for London can fine travelers without masks £200 for their first offense. That drops to £100 if travelers pay within the first 14 days.
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Therefore, we made many problems over these past years living in the Earth. I suppose, that everyone would agree with the statement, that we have not made the right decision to protect our world from the pollution as much as we can. So many cars, planes, factories, even bad rubbish recycling damage our planet, nature and our air as well. We cannot even normally breathe in fresh air in a large city. Some people believe that we can live further like this. However, we have not to forget, that scientists warned us about the pollution and say, that the effect of all this can be very strong. If we do not change or we do not find any solutions for that problem, our world will be destroyed by ourselves in the nearest future. Therefore, we should think today how to solve these problems, but not to delay them for tomorrow or later.
In my opinion, if we put more efforts, we will prevent us from creating the things that are very harmful to our nature and finally even for us. According to my point of view, we should use electric cars, electric trains, and similar vehicles as well in the future. It will cost millions or even billions for us, but then we could live without worrying about the big pollution and we could feel safely and freely in our native Earth.


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Day 10 Project 365- (010/365) Do I smell dinner? This is Pearlie Mae, one of my friend's dog. She was over for a doggie play-date with Jasper.
Sorry, but it looks like she ate Jasper. I don't think there's been much "play" in her dating for some time.


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How to get around "what you are allowed to show"
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Tall Bull (« Grand Taureau ») (1830 - ) (Hotóa'ôxháa'êstaestse) était un chef Cheyenne des Chiens soldats (l'une des sociétés guerrières cheyennes). Métis cheyenne et lakota, comme de nombreux autres Chiens soldats, il s'identifiait comme Cheyenne.

Il fut tué au cours de la bataille de Summit Springs dans le Colorado par le major Frank North, chef des Pawnee Scouts.

Commandement
Tall Bull était l'un des grands chefs des Cheyennes du Sud, chef de guerre des Chiens soldats. En 1864, Il commandait environ 500 guerriers qui le suivaient dans une zone comprise entre l'est du Colorado, l'ouest du Kansas et le Nebraska. Il participa, en 1864-65 à la guerre Arapaho-Cheyenne, en représailles au massacre de Sand Creek. Mais il renonça à la lutte, après avoir compris la futilité d'une victoire au combat.

Lors d'un conseil pour la paix, en 1867, il fit valoir que les blancs devaient cesser de faire la guerre aux Cheyennes en envahissant leurs terres comme de leur dire sans cesse qu'ils devaient abandonner leurs terres pour avoir la paix. L'agent des affaires indiennes Edward Wynkoop essaya de négocier la paix avec lui en des termes peu conciliants. Lors d'un pourparler de paix, Tall Bull empêcha personnellement le grand guerrier cheyenne Roman Nose de tuer le général Winfield Hancock.

En 1868, il participa à la bataille de Beecher Island. Au cours de la bataille, il prévint Roman Nose de ne pas se joindre au combat avant d'avoir pu se faire soigner et de le faire rapidement afin de pouvoir reprendre le combat.

Tall Bull fut tué à la bataille de Summit Springs , le , moins d'un an après la mort de son camarade, le grand chez de guerre Roman Nose et du chef Black Kettle. Les sociétés guerrières furent anéanties par la perte de leurs chefs et ne se reconstituèrent plus. Elles cessèrent d'être une menace sur les Grandes Plaines.

La chanson du loup
L'une de ses chansons lui a survécu :Mon amour, c'est moi qui suis le chant.
M'entendez-vous ?

Voir aussi
 Conseil des Quarante-Quatre

Références

Naissance en 1830
Décès en juillet 1869
Personnalité cheyenne

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Q: Are both "possible you" and "possible to" idiomatic? I had a discussion with a co-worker at work and said something along the lines of:

Doing this can hurt you in the long run, but it's also possible
  you gain confidence to do greater things through failures, so it's not 100% clear how good or bad an action is in the long run.
  Predicting what may happen in the short run is a different matter
  though.

However, I don't think "possible you" is grammatical. Should I have said "possible to" instead?

A: I don't consider that grammatical, but replacing you with to is only one option. It could also be replaced with you will.
In other contexts, too, "possible you" can be fine.

"It is possible you think you are immune to criticism. If so, you will learn that you are wrong."

Some grammarians will say that should be "possible that you", but there are long-attested forms that go straight from possible to you. In my life, I often hear people quoting Oliver Cromwell (though not many seem to know he's the one they are quoting):

"Think it possible you may be mistaken"

A: I've looked at this sentence multiple times now, and while I agree that it's a little strange, I can find nothing in it that's either syntactically incorrect or problematic when it comes to the tenses used.
I will take the essential part of the sentence that seems to be causing a problem and and look at it separately.

It's possible you gain confidence to do greater things through failures.

Focusing only on the start of this sentence for now, this construction is no different to me than any of the following sentences:

It's possible you gain strength by eating spinach.
  It's possible your mistakes will come back to haunt you.
  It's possible you gain wisdom through failure.
  It's possibly fatty foods don't affect you the same way they do other people.

The only real difference I can see between those sentences and the one in question, is that the one in question has a little bit more added to it and also ends in a slightly odd way. But this oddness comes at the end of the sentence, not at the start.
If I were to rephrase the sentence in question to make it a little more idiomatic, I might put it his way:

It's possible you gain the confidence to do greater things because of your failures.

If any oddness remains, it's simply because of some context that may or may not be needed. Additional context might have the sentence become something a bit more descriptive:

It's possible you gain the confidence to do even greater things because of your failures when first attempting the routine.

However, while this might things more easily understandable, it's not required in order to make the sentence grammatical.
Further, I might rephrase the larger sentence in a similar way:

Doing this can hurt you in the long run, but it's also possible you gain the confidence to do greater things because of your failures; therefore, it's not 100% clear how good or bad this action is for you in the long run.

These are all syntactical changes in different areas—but not changes to the it's also possible you part.

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NEW DELHI: Work has begun full throttle on readying the goods and services tax (GST) architecture with government officials burning the midnight oil and foregoing weekends to get the rules ready for the tax reform that's regarded as one of India's biggest reforms.
The rules that will form the backbone of the new tax are being given finishing touches as the government pushes to get things in place for an April 1, 2017, rollout. The government hopes to draft the rules in 45 days so that testing can start even before the January-March window.
"We want to push through with key stuff so that software can be tested," said a government official involved in the process. State government officials are also involved in the drafting of rules that could be put up for stakeholder feedback quickly.
Rules are necessary for IT configurations to be worked out and mock testing of transactions to begin.
There has been some uncertainty about getting everything ready by April 1, but the finance ministry doesn't share those doubts.
A number of provisions such as those dealing with valuation, which are currently defined through rules, have been enshrined in the act to bring about more predictability. But the rules are imperative as these will define key processes.
The draft model GST law and four reports on business processes including registration and filing of returns will be ready soon.
States have begun the ratification process for the constitution amendment bill to enable GST, which will replace a plethora of state taxes such as value added tax and entry tax and central taxes including excise duty and service tax.
The GST Council that will approve the law and rules and also finalise the rates will be set up soon after the presidential assent for the constitutional amendment. "All the groundwork would be ready for the council to take it up quickly," said another official. Officials have already begun work on the model GST law in line with stakeholder feedback.
Companies too are already working on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and an early draft of rules will allow them to expeditiously carry out changes and be ready in time for the GST rollout.


Pink slips are coming to flash-sale site Ideel this fall.
The New York City-based company, which was bought by Groupon last year for $43 million, plans to lay off 39 employees between November and the end of December, according to a notice filed Monday with the New York State Department of Labor.
The reason given for the downsizing was economic. A spokesman for Chicago-based Groupon noted that the site, founded in 2006 as Ideeli and rebranded Ideel last year, will remain in operation.
"We are constantly seeking ways to optimize all of our businesses and after close examination, we determined there is an opportunity to improve the business's profitability and operations via this restructuring," he said. He did not say how many total employees will remain at Ideel.
An Ideel spokeswoman did not return calls requesting comment.
Earlier this week, Groupon also cut about 20 people at Breadcrumb, a point-of-sale system for restaurants, the tech news site Re/code reported. The company, which has offices in New York and San Francisco, was acquired by Groupon in 2012.
Groupon is under pressure to keep a lid on costs as it tries to keep investors happy while investing in its business to spur growth. One challenge for Groupon has been that its merchandise business, Goods, is its fastest-growing unit but isn't as profitable as its core deals operation.
In June, the company announced it will be launching internationally by offering discounts on designer duds from Nicole Miller and Michael Kors to shoppers in Canada, Australia, the U.K., France and Germany.
Though an Internet darling during the recession, the flash-sale business has had a tough time remaining relevant as shoppers reopened their wallets and turned to other retailers. Though Ideel grew quickly from its 2006 founding, it has struggled in more recent years. The company said it lost $30 million in 2013 on revenue of $115 million.
Adrianne Pasquarelli is a reporter for Crain's New York Business.


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Brazil's Senate has unanimously passed a bill that promises to protect its citizens' privacy and guarantee equal access to the Internet. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff ratified the bill and presented it during a conference about the Internet's future in Sao Paolo earlier this morning.
The bill will require that Internet companies respect Brazilian rules for how its citizens' data is handled and prevent telecom companies from charging Brazilian Internet users more to access bandwidth-hogging websites, including communications, video, and music streaming services.
But the bill isn't as extensive as Rousseff, who expressed outrage after it was revealed that the National Security Agency was spying on her and Brazilian Internet users, might have liked, because it doesn't require that Internet companies reroute their traffic through the country.
Although, as with most victories, this one is not absolute. Even though the problematic requirement for global Internet companies to establish data centers in Brazil was erased from the final version, another controversial amendment regarding Internet users' privacy remained. This is the case of the provision on mandatory data retention (art. 15), which weakens to an important extent the right to privacy of Brazilian Internet users by requiring sites to keep access and usage logs of their online services for six months. [...] The storage requirement exacerbates the risk of having data being misused and imposes higher economic and technical burdens on companies to keep all of this sensitive data properly and securely stored.
The bill is noteworthy for the protections it affords to Brazilian consumers, however. Brazil has taken a stance on net neutrality that is far more comprehensive than the United States' limp-wristed attempts to regulate rapacious companies like Comcast, and it should be celebrated for that.
But it's not going to make Internet privacy any more attainable than it already is. It seems that way, and the NSA's spying on Rousseff provided the Brazilian government with the support it needs to make big changes like this, but it may really just another attempt to control the personal information gathered by companies like Facebook, Google, and the rest of Surveillance Valley.
It also gives the government more control over the internet by forcing companies to follow Brazilian law. As we saw with Turkey and Twitter, that can be used against as well as for free speech. With the World Cup coming soon, Brazil could be keen to suppress the social media-fueled mass protests it experienced last summer. Then again, Rousseff "praised the protests as democratic," as Reuters put it, so she may well be just as proud of protests in the future. Like, for example, the ones happening in Rio de Janeiro right now.
The idea of a free Web where everyone can communicate without fear is starting to fade away. It is being replaced with a Web where countless intelligence agencies take advantage of the exploitation of private companies to create a digital panopticon from which few will leave. An online bill of rights might not deter such surveillance — laws have not stopped intelligence agencies in the past — but it could be a first step towards realizing the Web for which Berners-Lee has fought since he filed his first proposal all those years ago.
Splitting issues that could affect the foundation of the Internet and allowing companies like Comcast to hamstring the greatest technological innovation in human history — or at least the innovation just behind man-made fire and wine — because the FCC wants to focus on semantics is insane. The Internet isn't just the series of tubes connecting Comcast's infrastructure to our homes: it's the whole damned thing, from the servers operated by companies like Netflix all the way down to the cables in our homes.
The legislation is meant to provide access to online services 'without discrimination, restriction or interference, independent of the sender, receiver, type, content, device, service or application.' For example, ISPs would be barred from slowing down or 'throttling' the speed at which one service's videos are delivered while allowing other services to stream at normal rates. To bastardize Gertrude Stein: a byte is a byte is a byte.


The Performing Musicians Employers' Association of Nigeria (PMAN) is the only registered Trade Union in Nigeria that relates to creativity and entertainment in Nigeria. PMAN was set up as the regulator for these industries. However in the over 32 years of PMAN's existence, its focus has only been limited to Music and Musicians.
This changed about 3 years ago when Mr. Pretty Okafor the current elected president and his executives stepped in. Several anomalies were detected in the way the union was being run from inception but presently a sense of calm and normalcy is returning to the union with the backing of the Federal Government of Nigeria through its Ministry Of Information And Culture. From the Caretaker Committee to run the affairs of the Union and conduct credible elections, Pretty Okafor was elected unopposed and emerged President of the Performing Musicians Employers' Association of Nigeria for the next 4 years along with his executives which include Sunny Neji, Tolu Obey, Felix Duke, Zaaky Azzay, Rugged Man, Asha Gangali, Tuface Idibia, Olu Maintain. These are popular, competent and reputable people who have been involved in the music business for years either as musicians or industry practitioners.
In the 18 months as interim caretaker committee, it was discovered that there are over 5 million active musicians in Nigeria but there was no database and no way to actually verify these claims. Many initiatives have been undertaken by the new administrators of the union. These first steps are leading us to bigger and better things as many sectors of the society are recognizing these efforts and intentions and are reaching out to partner and sponsor different initiatives and events.
• Purchased the PMAN Server which has a capacity to store over 32 billion data and is currently being housed by the Nigerian Inter Banking Settlement System – (NIBSS) and Rebranded PMAN, a Trade Union strongly rooted in all the 36 states of the federation.
• Rejuvenated active state chapters.
• Identified the creative industry which is being turned into a creative economy that has the potential to generate N15 trilllion naira into the Nation's GDP of when all the structures are put into place.
• Launched the PMAN Biometric I.D card.
• Monitored by The Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN).
• Are registering musicians 1st with a short SMS to get a unique reg. code number which they take to the designated banks to open their royalty accounts and other identification issues their PMAN picture I.D. cards.
Recently the Ministry of Information, Arts & Culture partnered with PMAN on many issues including the declaration of an annual national Anti-Piracy day on November 30; a pronouncement that all creative works from Nigeria must be barcoded before being aired, played or brought so that we the owners of the works will be protected from piracy, enjoy the benefit of their works and also contribute to the GDP of the nation via taxes etc. and also generally to develop the Nigerian Entertainment And Creative Industry.
The new PMAN is restructuring to provide a system that works for the union as the employers of labour to over 5 million youths yearly. The union is on the path to be better able to better manage creative practitioners, businesses and managers. PMAN need to build capacity to enable it learn to make wise investments, save for tomorrow and leave a legacy for generations to come. These will be through better education and enlightenment. Acquired skills and an understanding through international best practices of how to harness the vast potentials existent in our business and economy and make same sustainable.
By the year 2018, if these initiatives are applied, our creative Industry will expand and be an envy amongst many. It is in the light of this that PMAN seeks partnership and collaboration with The University Of Stellebosch Executive Development Education to craft customized programmes that pertain to our needs as an industry and to help build and impact same..
The Performing Musicians Employers' Association of Nigeria (PMAN) is the only registered Trade Union in Nigeria that relates to creativity and entertainment in Nigeria. PMAN was set up as the regulator for these industries.


[The Islamic State] needs to understand that the Joint Force is on orders to annihilate them ... if they choose not to surrender, then we will kill them with extreme prejudice, whether that be through security force assistance, by dropping bombs on them, shooting them in the face, or beating them to death with our entrenching tools.
... this sort of crude and barbaric language with regards to anyone, not even our crudest and most barbaric enemies. 'Shooting them in the face?' 'Beating them to death with our entrenching tools?' HOW MANY TIMES have we all taken our services' respective courses on the law of armed conflict? Courses which emphasize that America takes the high road? This is absolutely unbecoming of an NCO [non-commissioned officer] — ANY NCO — and least of all our nation's highest.
Indeed, beating someone to death sounds like an act we should and must condemn as a barbaric crime—but is it?
In fact, though gruesome, the use of a shovel to kill an enemy in combat is entirely within the bounds of the law. The law of armed conflict—or international humanitarian law, as it is also known—governs the conduct of hostilities during wartime and is therefore the applicable legal regime for any hostilities between the U.S. and the Islamic State or U.S. treatment of Islamic State fighters in combat or after capture.
The notion of beating Islamic State fighters to death with shovels in combat implicates three fundamental law of war rules, but does not pose any significant legal challenges or complexities. First, the law of war provides guidance on the lawfulness of weapons, prohibiting indiscriminate weapons and weapons calculated to cause unnecessary suffering or superfluous injury. An indiscriminate weapon is one that cannot be directed at a lawful military target or whose effects cannot be limited to a lawful military target. A shovel certainly does not fit that description—the person wielding the shovel can only hit one person with the shovel and, barring extraordinarily bizarre circumstances, beating someone with a shovel will not have uncontrolled effects on persons or property nearby.
The law also prohibits weapons calculated to cause unnecessary suffering so as to minimize harm that is not justified by military utility, either because of a lack of any utility at all or because the utility gained is considerably outweighed by the suffering caused. Expanding bullets, blinding lasers, and weapons with glass fragments (glass shrapnel cannot be located and the wounded cannot be treated) are all examples of weapons that cause unnecessary suffering. Shovels simply do not belong in this category—banning the use of shovels to beat an enemy over the head in hand-to-hand combat would lead to the absurd result of banning a soldier from using his rifle in the same manner after he ran out of ammunition and it was the only option for defending himself.
Second, the law of war principle of distinction mandates that parties to a conflict distinguish between those who are fighting and those who are not and direct attacks only at those who are fighting. Distinction protects civilians—a core purpose of the law of war—by prohibiting deliberate attacks on civilians and requiring that fighters distinguish themselves from civilians to help protect civilians from the hazards of combat operations. If the U.S. or any other armed force were to use shovels to attack civilians, that would be a war crime, just like any other deliberate attack on civilians with artillery, airstrikes or any other weapon. But the statement here is about attacks on enemy fighters and has nothing to do with civilians whatsoever. Nothing in the law of war prevents one party to a conflict from declaring that they will kill enemy military personnel in the course of the conflict—indeed, although violent and distasteful, killing the enemy is a fundamental incident of war.
Finally, if one were to read the combative and brutal-sounding headline alone, one might imagine that the U.S. military is threatening to beat Islamic State soldiers with shovels after capturing them, as a form of revenge or show of brutal force. Like deliberate attacks on civilians, that would be a war crime. However, the senior enlisted adviser's pronouncement specifically and correctly states that if Islamic State fighters "surrender, we will safeguard them to their detainee facility cell, provide them chow, a cot and due process." Detention in armed conflict is designed to prevent enemy fighters from returning to the battlefield and is protective custody, not punitive in nature. However, unless enemy fighters manifest a genuine intent to surrender, the law does not include any obligation to capture rather than kill in the course of combat operations. Threatening to kill or harm fighters if they surrender is unlawful; declaring that you will protect them if they surrender but kill them if they do not surrender but continue to fight is simply a statement of the fundamental obligations and authorities set forth in the law of armed conflict.
On a broader level, the exhortation to U.S. troops does raise valid concerns about the danger of dehumanizing or demonizing language in wartime. The means and methods by which the command sergeant major suggested killing the enemy, however, is not among those concerns. In today's world of drones, precision-guided munitions, and cyber and autonomous weapons, we can easily forget that war is just as often fought with AK-47s, improvised explosive devices, machetes and even bare hands. For Americans accustomed to watching reports of wars fought thousands of miles away with drone strikes and smart bombs, the image of U.S. soldiers beating enemy fighters with shovels serves as a potentially shocking reminder of the brutality of war—but is not on its own a sign of moral depravity or a descent into war crimes. In fact, the juxtaposition of this regulated violence, however brutal, with the imperative of safeguarding any detainees, captures precisely the delicate balance of military necessity and humanitarian considerations that lies at the very heart of the law of war. No less important, it emphasizes that no matter how low-tech or high-tech one's military capabilities are, adherence to the law is what matters.


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An Improbable Life : The Autobiography
by McDonald, Trevor
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Kindred in spirit to The Lost Words but fresh in its form, The Lost Spells is a pocket-sized treasure that introduces a beautiful new set of natural spell-poems and artwork by beloved creative duo Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris. As in The Lost Words, these "spells" take their subjects from relatively commonplace, and yet underappreciated, animals, birds, trees and flowers -- from Barn Owl to Red Fox, Grey Seal to Silver Birch, Jay to Jackdaw. But they break out of the triptych format of The Lost Words, finding new shapes, new spaces and new voices with which to conjure. Written to be read aloud, painted in brushstrokes that call to the forest, field, riverbank and also to the heart, The Lost Spells summons back what is often lost from sight and care, and inspires protection and action on behalf of the natural world. Above all, it celebrates a sense of wonder, bearing witness to nature's power to amaze, console and bring joy.
Mary Berry Simple Comforts
In this brand new tie-in to a new BBC Two series, Mary Berry shares over 120 of her ultimate food recipes, all made simply and guaranteed to get smiles around your kitchen table. Mary's utterly reliable recipes are perfect for days when you want tasty and dependable food. Come home to the delicious simplicity of a Whole Roasted Squash with Garlic and Chilli Butter, or a warming Spicy Sausage and Red Pepper Hot Pot. Treat your family to Slow Roast French Lamb with Ratatouille, and spoil everyone with a decadent Frangipane Apple and Brioche Pudding. Featuring all the recipes from Mary's new series, plus many more fresh from Mary's kitchen, every single dish is accompanied by a photography of the finished food, so you know exactly what you're making. Each recipe includes Mary's trademark no-nonsense tips and techniques for getting ahead, and has been rigorously tested to make your cooking stress-free.
Swimming Wild in the Lake District
Swimming Wild in the Lake District by Suzanna Cruickshank is an informative and inspiring book for both new and experienced wild swimmers, exploring the larger lakes in the beautiful Lake District National Park. The book explores secluded wild swimming locations in the tourist hotspots of Windermere and Derwent Water and takes you to the tranquil hidden gems of Bassenthwaite, Crummock Water and Devoke Water, with the emphasis on taking time to enjoy the stunning surroundings. Imagine yourself gliding through clear, still water, surrounded by rugged fells, with only the sound of birdsong to accompany you. The book is full of useful tips for both new and experienced wild swimmers; it contains sections on getting started in wild swimming, how to look after your own safety and impartial advice on all the essential kit you ll need, as well as what you don t need. Illustrated with stunning photography, and featuring overview maps, the book has all the practical information you need to plan your wild swimming adventure, including access to the lakes by car or public transport where possible, thorough information about the best wild swimming locations on all the featured lakes and details of the best pubs and cafes for a much-needed post-swim drink or meal.
The Gathering Tide
Karen Lloyd takes us on a deeply personal journey around the 60 miles of coastline that make up 'nature's amphitheatre'. Embarking on a series of walks that take in beguiling landscapes and ever-changing seascapes, Karen tells the stories of the places, people, wildlife and history of Morecambe Bay. So we meet the Queen's Guide to the Sands, discover forgotten caves and islands that don't exist, and delight in the simple beauty of an oystercatcher winging its way across the ebbing tide. As we walk with Karen, she explores her own memories of the bay, making an unwitting pilgrimage through her own past and present, as well as that of the bay. The result is a singular and moving account of one of Britain's most alluring coastal areas.


Pharmaceutical and weight loss companies, as well as the cosmetics industry, often selectively report data. For example, a Lipitor® advertisement says, "Lipitor reduces the risk of dying of a heart attack by 36%". The asterisk explains, "That means in a large clinical study, 3% of patients taking a sugar pill or placebo had a heart attack compared to 2% of the patients taking Lipitor." Note that the small difference between 2% and 3% (rounded off numbers) only applies to dying of a heart attack. Lipitor's side effects may increase the risk of dying from other diseases.
Three major well-designed, peer-reviewed studies found that the heart attack and survival rates for cardiac bypass surgical patients was about the same as for patients receiving conservative treatment except when the patient is experiencing a cardiac crisis at the time. Needless to say, conservative treatment is far more comfortable and less expensive. Cardiac bypass surgeries have a 3-5% mortality rate.
For asymptomatic women, annual mammograms starting at age 50 appear to do more harm than good. In a population of 1,000 women who received annual mammograms for ten years starting at age 50, one woman would avoid dying from breast cancer, about ten women would be needlessly treated (often with a mastectomy), a third would have at least one false alarm, and more than a hundred would be needlessly biopsied.
Prostate cancer screening can lead to biopsies, radiation treatment, chemotherapy, or surgery with risks that include impotency and urinary incontinence. While most men over 60 have some prostate cancer, most men do not experience symptoms at any age and eventually die from some other cause.
Survival rate data can be misleading. For example, a man who is diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 60 and dies at 91 of prostate cancer would have had an impressive 30-year survival rate. If his prostate cancer was diagnosed at age 87 and he died at 91 he would fail the 5-year survival criteria. Testimonials from celebrities such as Bob Dole and Arnold Palmer can appear to make the case for early testing. However, statistics suggest they probably would have unsymptomatically outlived their prostate cancer.
While emphasized by pharmaceutical companies and cardiologists, cholesterol is only one of many factors affecting cardiovascular health. Half of people who have heart attacks have normal cholesterol levels.
The number of cases of diseases sometimes increases overnight because medical authorities redefine the criteria for the disease. For example, in 1997 the Joint Commission on High Blood Pressure (BP) decided that the systolic cutoff for treating BP pressure should be 140 instead of 160 and diastolic of 90 instead of 100. Overnight 13 million more Americans were deemed needing medication for BP pressure. Similar cutoff changes happened with diabetes, osteoporosis, and cholesterol.
The clogged plumbing metaphor for arteriosclerosis has largely been replaced by chronic inflammation theories. Some of the preferred treatments for chronic inflammation include aspirin and omega 3 fatty acids (found in "oily" fish and fish oil supplements).
Aspirin is the most cost-effective and one of the most effective treatments for cardiovascular disease, particularly for at-risk males. It appears to work by interfering with blood clotting and reducing inflammation. Research is increasingly finding aspirin reduces the risk of several forms of cancer. Aspirin does, however, increase the risk of internal bleeding.
For decades physicians were taught that testosterone replacement therapy for men increases the risk of prostate cancer. Dr. Morgentaler found that the belief was based on a single case study in 1941 that had flawed conclusions. A large National Cancer Institute study in 2008 concluded that higher testosterone levels do not increase the risk of prostate cancer. Testosterone replacement in men does, however, decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease.


Holiday season is already here, I think nice to see a little competition about Christmas theme.
Please send you best Christmas theme picture here and we vote for them.
Wasn't sure about the size, I can edit with smaller if needed.
Like a magic sphere , second one!
Please do Shad. 900 is the maxumum width except in the Oversize Gallery.
@Attila - when does this "competition" end?
Since I'm working film, and unsure when the rolls are done for processing . . .
Here you can see a nice panoramic of the Piazza Cavalli, with one of the equestrian statues, and the big Palazzo Farnese in the background.
This is a stand of Emergency, to raise funds. Emergency is an international association of doctors that was founded by Italian Gino Strada.
The doctors of Emergency give their free medical assistance to the wounded people in war areas, especially to civilians like children.
They are active throughout the world, and especially in Afghanistan and Iraq, where they saved the lives of many children.
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Thats a real Christmas photo, showing the great friendly spirit this time of the year fosters. What a treat to find them at your door.
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Fempowerment applauds the Achievers' with Opulence and believes in – Winners Make It Happen!
Mumbai, August 28, 2014: Fempowerment Women Achievers' Awards were held at Jamshed Bhabha Theatre,National Centre Performing Arts (NCPA). An initiative by Molecule Communications, it was the second edition of the awards in Mumbai. The awards celebrated the worth and empowerment of women in India, honoring women across 14 categories including science, entrepreneurship, sports, art, education, corporate and entertainment, Special Recognition to a Man by Women.
An eminent and esteemed jury selected the deserving winners in each category based on nominations from all across the nation.
The evening saw distinguished guests from various walks of life, starting from the winners Anuradha Pal, Lina Tipnis, Renutai Gavaskar, Lina Ashar, Kaamna from SOL, Dipika Pallikal specially requested former captain of Indian Women's Cricket team and Padmashri and Arjuna Awardee Miss Diana to receive the award on her behalf, Namita Gokhale wanted the founder of Fempowerment Kiren Shrivastav to receive the award on her behalf as she was touched with the fact that at Fempowerment Awards; awards are given to real winners and not substituted through presence of the winner in the city. Adil Malia,(Global President HR Essar), Shri Sanjay Dina Patil, Neera Saggi (Former President of Bombay Chambers of Commerce and Industry), Abhay Aima (Country Head HDFC Bank), Suzanne Khan (specially attended for the cause ), Madhur Bajaj, singer Meiyang Chang, Rakesh Bedi, Lyricist Mahimma Bhardwaj (Sister of Vishal Bhardwaj) ,Gagan Sharma (Director Carnival Media), Sanjeev Gupta (MD Global Advertisers), Mr. Shrenik and Mrs. Vidya Zaveri, Singer Somesh Mathur , Mr Vijay Kumar (Deputy Director general , Narcotics control bureau),Mr Dinesh Rajaputhran (Dy Inspector General, Commander Coast Guard , Maharashtra )and many more were seen at the awards.
Posted by orientpublication at Tuesday, September 02, 2014


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TMJ is a dysfunction that can affect individuals of any age. It is a condition that forms when the Temporomandibular joint (the joint that associates the individual's jawbone to their skull) does not work appropriately. A few people get affected on the two sides of their head, while others face issues just on one side.
Individuals who have TMJ can face a wide range of side effects. The absolute most fundamental is having a stiffened jaw, consistent ear pain, or a pain that won't effectively leave without some sort of treatment. A lot of people have issues when they are eating since the pain is regularly created when they are eating their food. Others may have continuous and annoying headaches and they are normally difficult to treat and distinguish. Despite the fact that these are a part of the more typical side effects, there are different signs that have been reported by the patients that have this condition.
Sadly, there are numerous identifiable reasons for TMJ and they incorporate a bad bite, the grinding or clenching of teeth, different sorts of injuries or joint pain, the overuse of the jaw, and anxiety. These causes are considerably more likely to because of TMJ disorder.
As mentioned above, a bad bite is one of the primary reasons for TMJ, since the bad bit makes the individual put excess strain on their biting muscles. If this condition isn't dealt with, the individual can suffer from a specific measure of pain alongside muscle spasm around their jaw region. These alignment issues can likewise cause the individual's jaw sliding out of its socket.
The grinding and clenching of teeth can likewise cause this condition, particularly due to the fact that the grinding and clenching can wear away the person's cartilage. Sadly, gritting of teeth typically happens when the individual is sleeping and they may not know that they are doing it.
Apart from grinding and clenching, arthritis too is one of the reasons for TMJ. Degenerative joint pain and osteoarthritis in the jaw zone are two sorts of joint pain that can cause TMJ, particularly due to the fact that they can make the jawbone to be dislocated.
Some dental and other medicinal techniques can be the reason behind TMJ. For example, if a patient needs to have a breathing tube embedded in their mouth, the jaw is normally fixed in a specific position for a prolonged measure of time. If this happens, the patient can experience the bad effects of the jawbone overuse and TMJ might be the outcome.
Additionally, Stress is listed as a common reason for TMJ. It is one of the major contributing factors as it can make a person unconsciously stiffen their facial and jaw muscles, at the same time as they are also gritting their teeth collectively.
Once the individual has distinguished the reason for TMJ, they can look for a feasible solution. This is an imperative step as the treatment that the individual gets depends on the root cause of the issue.
Can TMJ Cause Back and Neck Pain?
Can TMJ Contribute to Sleep Apnea?
Can TMJ be Caused By Anxiety?


The Seedbeds of Transformation conference in South Africa, from 9-11 May 2018, provided a collaborative, trans-disciplinary space for people with diverse perspectives to explore transformations and the SDGs in Africa. CORDIO participated in the conference, to present the current status of scenarios being developed for the Northern Mozambique Channel, and initiate an SDG Lab on marine plastic waste.
Art by Grant Johnson at Graphic Harvest, summarizes the mood and outcomes of the conference (see in slider). For South Africa Broadcasting Company news clips of the conference and an interview with Dr. David Obura, click here.
The third and last of a series of workshops implementing a "Transformative Scenarios Process" (TSP) was held in Zanzibar in March 2018, building on prior workshops in Seychelles (May 2017) and Maputo (November 2017). Four narratives describing imaginary trajectories from 2018 to 2035 for countries of the Northern Mozambique Channel have emerged. Participants to the TSP work identified the type of governance (good versus poor) and the level of investment (high vs. low) to be the primary uncertainties that will determine the countries' futures. Against these, the interplay of multiple other factors – less uncertain, but nevertheless equally powerful – could influence their futures – climate change, political processes, health and education policies, etc. The conference presentation focused on some preliminary outputs, to gain feedback and insights for their final publication.
The context for this SDG Lab is the rapidly growing volume of plastic waste on Kenya's beaches (a sign of increased solid waste in creeks and the ocean) and Kenya's recent Ministerial ban of plastic bags. The goal is to reduce plastic waste in the environment, and to use this nexus between waste and Mombasa's beautiful beaches to promote change. Reducing beach waste is a key element in improving quality of life for city residents, improving Kenya's image as a nature-based tourist destination and addressing one of the critical ocean health challenges.
The Lab will explore how to strengthen and extend Kenya's Ministerial plastic bag ban so that less plastic waste is released into the environment in Mombasa, more of it is collected and potentially recycled and reused, and that this transformational change extends to other types of solid (and eventually other) waste. The Lab will identify, in this key nexus between two SDG Goals and a specific target in each, what 'working towards the SDGs' means in an African coastal city. Lab members will identify what key issues of social change are implicated in meeting these two targets, and are tradeoffs involved? Different stakeholders will identify what actions they can take to promote a desirable outcome toward greater sustainability and equity, and will carry forward individual and group actions to prototype their effectiveness.


A full-page print ad for Al's September 3, 2010 concert in Cleveland, OH (or rather, for the entire weekend of shows at the Taste of Cleveland). For approximately three months, this performance was scheduled to be the final stop on Al's North American tour that summer. An additional, later show in Stroudsburg, PA was eventually announced.


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Q: Jacoco : JUnit test cases are mandatory? I am planning  to implement Jacoco in my project. So just wanted to know that is  it mandatory that i have to write Junit test cases or i can use existing regression test cases in other tools such as selenium or soap-Ui Pro.

A: In another words i wanted to know whether we can get code coverage using black box test cases. And the answer is yes. To get coverage for black box test cases using jacoco, you will have to inject jacoco agent in you AUT shell/bat application start up file. Which in turn creates a jacoco.exec file containing information about coverage.Pass this file to jacoco API ReportGenerator and you can create html reports about coverage.


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La central térmica de Schwarze Pumpe (en alemán Kraftwerk Schwarze Pumpe) es una moderna central termoeléctrica ubicada en el distrito homónimo de la ciudad de Spremberg, al este de Alemania. Consta de dos grupos de 800 MW de potencia cada uno y utiliza el carbón de lignito como combustible. Entró en servicio en 1997 y su construcción fue llevada a cabo por Siemens AG. Es propiedad de la empresa eléctrica sueca Vattenfall. Su generador de vapor tiene una altura de 161 m, y en la parte superior tiene una plataforma de observación.

En 2008 se convirtió en la central pionera en el mundo en utilizar el sistema de captura y almacenamiento de carbono (CCS).

Localización
La central se encuentra a las afueras de Spremberg, que con 21.000 habitantes es el principal núcleo de población de una zona industrial que lleva el nombre de Schwarze Pumpe (pompa negra). Spremberg pertenece al Distrito de Spree-Neiße en el estado federal de Brandeburgo, al este de Alemania.

Historia
La central de Schwarze Pumpe fue planificada por una sociedad constituida por las empresas Vereinigte Energiewerke AG (VEAG) y Energiewerke Schwarze Pumpe AG (ESPAG). El proyecto le fue concedido a la multinacional Siemens AG, que se encargaría de su construcción, firmándose el correspondiente contrato el 13 de febrero de 1992.

La primera piedra fue colocada el 25 de octubre de 1993, un acto al que acudió el primer ministro de Brandeburgo Manfred Stolpe. La central fue construida junto a un importante yacimiento de lignito con el fin de aprovechar su combustión para la generación de energía eléctrica. Para ello cuenta con un complejo sistema mecánico que extrae el carbón a cielo abierto y lo introduce directamente en las instalaciones de la central. Las primeras pruebas de funcionamiento se efectuaron en junio de 1996 en el Grupo A y en diciembre en el Grupo B, y en enero de 1998 alcanzó su capacidad de diseño de 1.600 megavatios. Su inauguración oficial se produjo el 3 de junio de 1998.

En 2006 comenzó la construcción en la central de una planta piloto de captura de CO2, un sistema que elimina las emisiones de dióxido de carbono a la atmósfera. La planta fue puesta en marcha en septiembre de 2008 y es la primera en el mundo de estas características. Se trata de un prototipo que está previsto que pueda ser aplicado en futuras plantas de energía a gran escala.

Véase también

 Economía de Alemania
 Centrales térmicas en Alemania

Referencias

Enlaces externos

 Vattenfall «Schwarze Pumpe.»

Schwarze Pumpe
Brandeburgo


Spend your weekend reading 'Camino Island' by John Grisham.
What should you read this weekend? USA TODAY's picks for book lovers include John Grisham's surprise summer thriller, a heist novel that takes place in the world of bookstores.
Grisham's languid (hey, it's summer) thriller begins with a shocking heist at Princeton University's Firestone Library, as a crew of crooks pulls off a literary crime for the ages, absconding with the original manuscripts of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novels. The Great Gatsby, gone!
The manuscripts are priceless, of course, but the thieves know somebody will pay for them. The FBI is on the case, but so is a security firm working for Princeton's insurance company (liability: $25 million).
The security firm thinks it knows who may have bought the merchandise — a prominent, well-liked Florida bookstore owner named Bruce Cable who's made a sketchy deal or three in the past — but it needs somebody on the inside.
Enter Mercer Mann, a young, debt-ridden novelist with serious writer's block and family ties to Camino Island and the resort town of Santa Rosa. She's the bait, Bruce the target.
The chase is on, but Grisham has more on his mind, like the fortunes of independent bookstores and the dubious talents of self-published Internet authors.
The author of Black Hawk Down shows why the bloody Battle of Hue helped spur the anti-war movement as Americans began doubting the Vietnam War was winnable.
The story of a 14-year-old tennis prodigy from Main Line Philadelphia who has the tennis dad from hell, and his rise to the top of the sport; the author is married to NBC's Megyn Kelly.
Alabama historian Wayne Flynt offers a volume of correspondence exchanged with his friend, author Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird), who died last year.
In Castle Rock, Maine, 12-year-old Gwendy Peterson encounters a mysterious stranger and his odd little gift, a mahogany box with various colored buttons and levers.


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#include "EOSLuaEnvironment.h"

// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

EOSLuaEnvironment::EOSLuaEnvironment()
	{
	this->luaState = NULL;
	this->allOk = false;
	}

// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

EOSLuaEnvironment::~EOSLuaEnvironment()
	{
	if(luaState != NULL)
		lua_close(luaState);
	}

// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

bool EOSLuaEnvironment::init()
	{
	if(allOk) destroy();

	// let's open Lua!
	luaState = lua_open();

	if(luaState != NULL)
		{
		allOk = true;
		//
		// Load all standard lua libraries (modified for 5.1)
		luaL_openlibs(luaState);
		//
		// probably introduced in newer versions... :S
		lua_atpanic(luaState, (lua_CFunction) EOSLuaEnvironment::vmPanic);
		//
		return true;
		}
	return false;
	}

// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

void EOSLuaEnvironment::destroy()
	{
	if(this->luaState != NULL)
		{
		lua_close(luaState);
		this->luaState = NULL;
		this->allOk = false;
		}
	}

// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

bool EOSLuaEnvironment::runFile(const char* filename)
	{
	bool success = false;
	int  err = 0;

	if((err = luaL_loadfile(luaState, filename)) == 0)
		{
		// Call main...
		success = ((err = lua_pcall(luaState, 0, LUA_MULTRET, 0)) == 0);
		}

	return success;
	}

// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

bool EOSLuaEnvironment::runBuffer(const unsigned char* bufferPtr, size_t bufferSize, const char* bufferName)
	{
	bool success = false;
	int  err = 0;

	if(bufferName == NULL)
		bufferName = "Temp";

	if((err = luaL_loadbuffer(luaState, (const char*)bufferPtr, bufferSize, bufferName)) == 0)
		{
		// Call main...
		success = ((err = lua_pcall (luaState, 0, LUA_MULTRET, 0)) == 0);
		}
	else
		handleError(luaState, err);

	return success;
	}

// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

bool EOSLuaEnvironment::callFunction(int nArgs, int nReturns /* = 0 */)
	{
	bool success = false;

	if(lua_isfunction(luaState, -nArgs-1))
		{
		int err = lua_pcall(luaState, nArgs, nReturns, 0);

		if(err == 0)
			success = true;
		else
			handleError(luaState, err);
		}

	return success;
	}

// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

char* EOSLuaEnvironment::getLuaValueAsString(const char* luaVarName)
	{
	char* valueString = NULL;
	if(luaVarName != NULL)
		{
		char luaCommand[256];
		snprintf(luaCommand, 255, "__tmpLuaValue = %s", luaVarName);
		if(runBuffer((const unsigned char*)luaCommand, strlen(luaCommand)))
			{
			lua_getglobal(luaState, "__tmpLuaValue");
			if(!lua_isnil(luaState, -1))
				{
				strncpy(this->tempValueString, (char*)lua_tostring(luaState, -1), 1024);
				valueString = this->tempValueString;
				}
			lua_pop(luaState, 1);
			}
		}
	return valueString;
	}

// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

void EOSLuaEnvironment::vmPanic(lua_State* lua)
	{
	printf("\n[!!!] WARNING!!! LUA VM PANIC [!!!]\n");
	}

// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

void EOSLuaEnvironment::handleError(lua_State* lua, int errorCode)
	{
	fprintf(stderr, "\n[EOSLuaEnvironment ---------------------------------------------------------]\n");
	switch(errorCode)
		{
		case LUA_ERRRUN:
			fprintf(stderr, "| Runtime");
			break;
		case LUA_ERRSYNTAX:
			fprintf(stderr, "| Syntax ");
			break;
		case LUA_ERRFILE:
			fprintf(stderr, "| File ");
			break;
		case LUA_ERRMEM:
			fprintf(stderr, "| Fatal ");
			break;
		case LUA_ERRERR:
			fprintf(stderr, "| Fatal ");
			break;
		}

	// Get the error string that appears on top of stack when a function fails to run
	fprintf(stderr, "Error: %s\n", lua_tostring (lua, -1));
	fprintf(stderr, "[ --------------------------------------------------------------------------]\n");
	lua_pop(lua, 1);  // pops error message from the stack
	}

// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------


This morning started off well.
I walked to work this morning, so I got to see some beautiful things going on in the sky.
I hate working Fridays, but I'm glad I didn't miss that beautiful sunrise.
Happy solstice! It's raining now, but the morning sky was pretty.
The sky cleared a bit, but it's supposed to cloud over again. As long as it doesn't snow, I won't complain too much.
It's cloudy and gross again, but the sunrise this morning was stunning.
I'm ready for this ungodly cold spell to die a painful death, but at least the sky was pretty for about five minutes this morning.
This is usually the best morning view in the building. The windows overlook Wright Quad.


Somehow the summer hot weather tends to have a negative impact on our budget. I know I am guilty of extending that road trip by that extra day or spending too much on entertaining the kids because they are "bored." Many people find themselves struggling with money by the time summer ends. Review the July 1st newsletter to see if you have forgotten your financial goals during the summer.
Take a few minutes to look at your bank accounts and really understand what you see. If you don't, you run the risk of living in the dark where it comes to your money. At least understand where your money is going. Are you spending a proportionately high amount on eating out and entertainment or is too much money going towards your debt.
A budget is your game plan, where you tell your money what you want it to do. This isn't rocket science! Just give every dollar a name on paper before you get your paycheck so it won't all be gone in a week. Use the TWF budgeting here.
Since you spend 12–15% more when you use plastic than when you use cash, try cash only. Leave the plastic at home. If your cash runs out, don't buy anything else until your next pay cheque.
A lot of this centers around the ability to say the word NO and really mean it! Sometimes you're going to have to tell yourself, your spouse, and your kids "NO! It's not in the budget!" so be prepared. It's a phrase you'll be glad you know how to say.
Now is the time to start planning and setting aside any money you want to spend around these huge retail seasons. Make a list and stick to it! If you start now, you can keep Halloween and Christmas from following you into next year!
Commit now to making your budget a priority over the next few months. Just by incorporating these seemingly small changes into your daily habits, you will reap many rewards in all areas of your life.


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SONS OF ITALY HONOR BANFI'S JOHN MARIANI
John Mariani, proprietor of leading US wine importer Banfi Vintners and the premier Tuscan vineyard estate Castello Banfi, has been named the Sons of Italy Foundation's "Man of The Year." The National Education And Leadership Award will be presented to Mr. Mariani at a special ceremony on May 24th in Washington D.C., recognizing his dedication to higher education.
Banfi's success under the direction of Mr. Mariani, whose father founded the firm in 1919, has allowed it to play a broad philanthropic role, such as providing seed money to help Catholic Relief Services build a technical school, an orphanage and a housing project in Potenza, Italy, for 6,000 people who had been left homeless by that country's tragic earthquake in 1980. The Banfi Vintners Foundation also endows two academic chairs: one at Cornell University School of Hotel Administration to promote greater knowledge of fine wines and the other in Economics at Colgate University focusing on the American economy and the importance of the free enterprise system. Through the Foundation, the Mariani family also provides grants to the Culinary Institute of America, Johnson & Wales University, The University of Nevada at Las Vegas, The University of Houston, the University of Denver, Penn State University, Truman State University in Missouri, and the Hotel School in Shannon, Ireland.
"John Mariani's academic excellence, professional achievement and generosity epitomizes the original thinking behind this award" said Philip R. Piccigallo, Ph.D., National Executive Director of The Sons of Italy Foundation. "He has risen to the top of his field and is a superior role model who also helps provide the means for others to achieve great success."
Banfi Vintners represents three of the top ten imported brands in the US (#1 Concha y Toro of Chile, #2 Riunite of Italy and #8 Walnut Crest of Chile), and Castello Banfi, a 7,100-acre vineyard estate located in Montalcino, Tuscany, has been awarded the prestigious Premio Gran VinItaly an unprecedented four times as International Winery of the Year.
Past recipients of the Sons of Italy Foundation National Education and Leadership Award (NELA) include racing legend Mario Andretti, Former FBI Director Louis Freeh, and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. This year's ceremony will also recognize Robert Georgine, Chairman of Union Labor Life Insurance Company, Inc. with the annual Humanitarian Award, and television personality Regis Philbin with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Larry King will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.
The Sons of Italy Foundation was founded in 1959 as a private operating and grant-making institution with the purpose of sponsoring programs that support educational excellence, cultural preservation and advancement, medical research, and disaster relief. The Foundation has contributed more than $30 million to scholarships for young people since 1968. The scholarships are part of a merit-based grant competition that attracts the best students from across the country.
Banfi S.r.l. places fundamental importance on your personal privacy. Banfi S.r.l. takes all steps to protect the personal information of the users. Optimal service is possible when we can assure that the user is aware of and understands the norms and criteria adopted for our privacy policy. The criteria used by Banfi S.r.l. regarding personal information are as follows:
Why personal information is collected?
Banfi S.r.l. gathers and uses personal information of the users to guarantee optimal service and to facilitate access to a broad range of products and services. Furthermore, the personal information is used to keep every user updated on new offerings and other information that Banfi S.r.l. believe may be useful to the user. Furthermore, personal information could be used to contact the user to invite the user to participate in eventual market research that allows us to both evaluate the level of user satisfaction and to develop superior products.
How personal information is collected
Information about our users is collected in different ways. For example, information that can be used to contact the user can be requested when that person writes to Banfi S.r.l., telephones to ask about a service, or participates in an online poll. Furthermore, when a person subscribes to the internet service of Banfi S.r.l. or to the mailing list, they provide information that is then collected and filed within a secure database.
When personal information is revealed
It can become necessary to reveal personal data of the client by law or in the course of legal proceedings or other situations in the public interest.
How personal information is protected
Banfi S.r.l. protects the security of information sent by people using physical, electronic and managerial methods. Banfi S.r.l. invites its users to take the necessary steps to protect their personal data on the Internet. Banfi S.r.l. suggests that users often change their password, using a combination of letters and numbers, and relying solely on secure browsers.
Access to personal information
The user can, at any time, access information regarding themselves. To review and update personal information that Banfi S.r.l. has gathered, please contact banfi@banfi.it.
It is possible to navigate the websites of Banfi S.r.l. anonymously. In any case, the browser automatically comunicates the type of computer and operating system used.
Like many other websites, Banfi S.r.l. uses "cookie" technology. The first time a user connects to the site, their cookies identify the browser with a random and unique number. The cookies used do not reveal any information of a personal nature to the user, including first names that could be used to welcome the user on their next visit. The cookies help us understand what part of the website the users visit more frequently, which are the paths used by the clients, and how long they remain connected. The cookies are used to study the traffic patterns of the Banfi S.r.l. websites in order to improve their functionality.


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import getArguments from "../getArguments.js";
import { knockout } from "../../Source/Cesium.js";
import { createCommand } from "../../Source/Cesium.js";

describe("Widgets/createCommand", function () {
  let spyFunction;
  const spyFunctionReturnValue = 5;

  beforeEach(function () {
    spyFunction = jasmine
      .createSpy("spyFunction")
      .and.returnValue(spyFunctionReturnValue);
  });

  it("works with default value of canExecute", function () {
    const command = createCommand(spyFunction);
    expect(command.canExecute).toBe(true);
    expect(command()).toBe(spyFunctionReturnValue);
    expect(spyFunction).toHaveBeenCalled();
  });

  it("throws when canExecute value is false", function () {
    const command = createCommand(spyFunction, false);
    expect(function () {
      command();
    }).toThrowDeveloperError();
    expect(spyFunction).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
  });

  it("throws without a func parameter", function () {
    expect(function () {
      return createCommand(undefined);
    }).toThrowDeveloperError();
  });

  it("works with custom canExecute observable", function () {
    const canExecute = knockout.observable(false);
    const command = createCommand(spyFunction, canExecute);

    expect(command.canExecute).toBe(false);
    expect(function () {
      command();
    }).toThrowDeveloperError();
    expect(spyFunction).not.toHaveBeenCalled();

    canExecute(true);

    expect(command.canExecute).toBe(true);
    expect(command()).toBe(spyFunctionReturnValue);
    expect(spyFunction).toHaveBeenCalled();
  });

  it("calls pre/post events", function () {
    const command = createCommand(spyFunction);
    const myArg = {};

    const beforeExecuteSpy = jasmine.createSpy("beforeExecute");
    command.beforeExecute.addEventListener(beforeExecuteSpy);

    const afterExecuteSpy = jasmine.createSpy("afterExecute");
    command.afterExecute.addEventListener(afterExecuteSpy);

    expect(command(myArg)).toBe(spyFunctionReturnValue);

    expect(beforeExecuteSpy.calls.count()).toEqual(1);
    expect(beforeExecuteSpy).toHaveBeenCalledWith({
      cancel: false,
      args: getArguments(myArg),
    });

    expect(afterExecuteSpy.calls.count()).toEqual(1);
    expect(afterExecuteSpy).toHaveBeenCalledWith(spyFunctionReturnValue);
  });

  it("cancels a command if beforeExecute sets cancel to true", function () {
    const command = createCommand(spyFunction);
    const myArg = {};

    const beforeExecuteSpy = jasmine
      .createSpy("beforeExecute")
      .and.callFake(function (info) {
        info.cancel = true;
      });
    command.beforeExecute.addEventListener(beforeExecuteSpy);

    const afterExecuteSpy = jasmine.createSpy("afterExecute");
    command.afterExecute.addEventListener(afterExecuteSpy);

    expect(command(myArg)).toBeUndefined();

    expect(beforeExecuteSpy.calls.count()).toEqual(1);
    expect(afterExecuteSpy).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
  });
});