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Penn Jillette Weighs in on Marijuana, Big Gov't & Hypocrisy: 'Obama Giggles About Dope Smoking & Doing Cocaine, But...
"People still seem to think that they should vote themselves money."
Author, illusionist and actor Penn Jillette has a fascinating background. As you may know, he's an atheist libertarian who is known for sharing his unfiltered social and political views at will. Naturally, as a result of this dynamic, Jillette attracts a wide ideological variety of supporters and fans. While many secularists simply love his message, as do a fair number of religious conservatives who also find him intriguing.
In a recent interview with writer Kevin Kelly that was published in The Washington Times Communities section, the famed comedian was candid about his views on a second term for President Barack Obama, marijuana laws, the creation of a new peace-driven political movement and plenty of other pertinent subjects. As a new presidential cycle is about to launch for the Democratic president, Jillette is hopeful that more "social freedom" will be advanced.
Penn Jillette attends the 'Celebrity Apprentice All Stars' Season 13 Press Conference at Jack Studios on October 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
While he is pleased, to a degree, with Obama's take on various social issues, he's hoping to see the president advance this agenda even further in a second term. Of particular note, Jillette said that he wishes Obama "would be more respectful to people who want to smoke marijuana"; he also said he wishes the president would more readily embrace states' rights.
"Obama giggles about dope smoking and doing cocaine, but still seems thrilled to send people to prison for that," the entertainer said. "I hasten to add that I have never had a sip of alcohol in my life and never a puff of marijuana, but I do believe that freedom matters and that should be everyone's right."
Jillette also spoke out against the Patriot Act, the existence of so-called "kill lists" and other related national security issues. Additionally, he called for a new "peace movement" in America -- one that advocates "killing many, many, many fewer people." Clearly, the illusionist is speaking about the need for a candidate who more readily embraces international peace, as he noted that he views Obama and Republican Mitt Romney as virtually identical on matters of foreign policy.
Castmembers illusionist/magician Penn Jillette and singer Dee Snider attend the 'Celebrity Apprentice All Stars' Season 13 Bus Tour at on October 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
On the fiscal front, his ideas are equally fascinating. While he embraces a right-of-center worldview, he does so with some caveats:
"People still seem to think that they should vote themselves money. They seem to think there is stuff which they think is the government's job, when it's really the individual's job. You have to be careful as a libertarian because you can sound very Republican. I don't want people who are in poverty, in pain, or suffering, to suffer because it's for their own good and they can pull themselves up by their bootstraps. I want to help them. I want us all to help them. I just don't want to use guns to do it."
Certainly, some conservatives would embrace many of the aforementioned ideals, while others would reject them -- but that's what makes Jillette so unique; he appeals, as stated, to a diverse subset of the American public.
Read the entire interview over on The Washington Times Communities section. And for more about Jillette and his atheist worldview, be sure to read TheBlaze's exclusive interview with the illusionist.
(H/T: Washington Times)
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Who Will Lead Defense Sector Consolidation?
The market for military goods and services appears to have entered a prolonged downturn. Although the earnings of defense contractors remain strong, revenues have begun to weaken. If demand continues on its current vector, then eventually the softness at the top line will begin impacting the bottom line — meaning earnings. The biggest defense companies have adopted a number of strategies to delay that day such as buying back shares, but they can't do that forever. Thus, if past downturns are any indication, the defense industry is entering a rationalization phase in which the number of players adjusts to reflect a secular decline in demand.
That raises the question of who will lead sector rationalization — usually referred to as "consolidation." There are two ways of leading consolidation — by buying and by selling. Companies can't get bigger through acquisitions unless other companies are willing to get smaller, or disappear entirely. But which company will go first? It certainly isn't going to be industry-leader Lockheed Martin, which came into being largely because of management's willingness to go first in the last round of consolidation. That process worked so well that Lockheed Martin is now the best-positioned player in the sector, and thus has the least incentive to entertain major strategic moves. It will continue trimming and shaping its portfolio, but not in big ways.
The second-ranked Pentagon contractor, Boeing, is similarly lacking in incentives to buy or sell in a big way. Boeing gets 60% of its revenues from commercial transports and 40% from defense, a mix that insulates it from downturns in either market. But right now the opportunities for growth on the commercial side are much bigger than those on the defense side, so senior management probably doesn't want to spend billions on becoming even bigger in defense. It would make a lot of sense for Boeing to buy the military-aircraft operations of Northrop Grumman if they become available, but CEO Jim McNerney probably has his sights set on definitively beating Airbus in the jetliner business before upstarts like China become major competitors.
Raytheon isn't going to lead sector consolidation because, like Lockheed Martin, it is already well-positioned in the defense marketplace. Its products — radars, missiles, networks — will do well regardless of whether the Pentagon buys new combat systems or upgrades old ones. With CEO Bill Swanson approaching retirement, there is little reason to consider an eleventh-hour course correction in what looks like an unstoppable corporate juggernaut. BAE Systems is also unlikely to lead consolidation in the U.S. market because the British-based company is seeking growth in other countries, and its high dividend — a crucial discriminator for investors — soaks up most of the cash that could be used for acquisitions.
So that leaves two companies in the sector's first tier that might be candidates to lead consolidation — General Dynamics and Northrop Grumman. Those are the companies I think are most likely to make big strategic moves over the next two years. General Dynamics has a history of bold strokes, and newly-minted CEO Phebe Novakovic used her first earnings call to signal that the main focus of her tenure at the top will be shareholder value. That means GD might be a buyer or a seller, depending on which strategy gets shareholders the best results fastest. If Novakovic sees an opportunity to make a killing that can benefit shareholders in a big way, she'll do it.
As for Northrop Grumman, CEO Wes Bush has done wonders with the company since taking the helm three years ago. It's actually performing better in the downturn than it was when demand was headed up. But Bush has to be asking himself where the company goes from here. Each of his three main business units — aerospace, electronics, information — is world class, but they're locked in competition with similarly-endowed peers. That's a tough situation in which to sustain the company's margins, which right now are pretty impressive. So Wes Bush might be thinking big about how to reposition his enterprise. The irony is that General Dynamics and Northrop Grumman are headquartered across the street from each other in the same Northern Virginia office park. If I had to guess where defense-sector consolidation was going to kick into high gear first, that's the zip-code I'd pick.
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Four first team players missed Manchester United's trip to Dubai
Jonny Evans, Phil Jones, Rafael and Nani were the only Manchester United players who missed out on the warm weather training trip to Dubai this week as they were all recovering from injuries.
It was hoped that Evans would have been fit enough to make the trip having been sidelined with a calf injury since limping off against Stoke, but it hasn't proved to be the case.
The Manchester United squad that were out in Dubai for their warm-weather training camp were as follows.
— Craig Norwood (@CraigNorwood) February 17, 2014
De Gea, Lindegaard, Amos, Ferdinand, Evra, Buttner, Smalling, Vidic, Mata, Valencia, Januzaj, Giggs, Kagawa, Young (cont.)
(cont.) Fellaini, Cleverley, Fletcher, Carrick, Hernandez, Van Persie, Welbeck, Lingard, Rooney
Jones has been out injured since suffering concussion, in the game against Stoke as well, and was clearly left behind at Carrington to continue a personal recuperation program.
As for Rafael, he suffered concussion in United's defeat to Arsenal and his exclusion from the trip could merely have been for precaution than anything else.
Long-term absentee Nani missed the trip and he is likely to be out for a while longer with a bad hamstring injury.
All three of Jones, Evans and Rafael could start against Crystal Palace if they are deemed fit to play but given that David Moyes has been working on the squad without them in Dubai, he may decide to use an XI from those who were on the trip.
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How to Track Competitors on Twitter in 2023 for free
Siddharth Dwivedi
Twitter's competitive analytics is a set of tools and processes that Twitter uses to assess the performance of its business relative to its competitors. This includes Twitter's analysis of their own tweets and those of other companies to understand how they are faring in terms of engagement, reach, and overall effectiveness. To be successful, businesses need to keep track of their competition—not only what they are doing but also how well they are doing it. This is where Twitter's competitive analytics come in. By constantly analyzing its own and its competitors' tweets, Twitter can get a pulse on the ever-changing landscape of the social media world and adjust its strategy accordingly.
Twitter's competitive analysis can help businesses in several ways. For example, companies can use the data to track who is talking about them the most, see what keywords and hashtags are being used about their business, and get insights into what type of content is resonating with their audience. Additionally, companies can benchmark their performance against their competitors, and see where they need to improve.
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Here are some frequently asked questions about Twitter's competitive analysis
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Common Questions About Twitter Competitive Analysis
Twitter competitive analysis can be complex and time-consuming, but it's essential for any business that wants to stay ahead of the curve. A few common questions come up when businesses start thinking about Twitter's competitive analysis. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions, along with some helpful answers.
How often should I conduct a Twitter competitive analysis?
The frequency of your Twitter analysis will depend on how quickly your industry is changing and how quickly you want to adapt to those changes. In a rapidly evolving industry, you'll need to conduct an analysis more frequently. However, if you're in a stable industry, you can probably get away with running an analysis less often.
What data should I collect during my Twitter competitive analysis?
There are a few different types of data that you can collect during your Twitter competitive analysis. First, look at the number of followers that each competitor has. This will give you an idea of their reach on Twitter. Next, look at their engagement rates – this will show you how actively their followers interact with their tweets. Finally, examine the content of their tweets to see what kind of information they're sharing and how they're presenting it.
How do I conduct a Twitter competitive analysis?
The first step to doing a Twitter competitive analysis is to identify your competitors on Twitter. You can use Twitter's search function or third-party tools to do this. Once you've identified your competitors, look at their tweets and analyze the content they're sharing.
In terms of content, you'll want to look at the topics they're tweeting about, the frequency of their tweets, and the engagement they're getting from their followers. You can adjust your Twitter strategy accordingly based on your findings. For example, suppose you notice that your competitor is consistently tweeting about a certain topic that's getting a lot of engagement. In that case, you may want to start tweeting about that topic as well.
How to perform Twitter competitive analysis – A detailed Overview
You can use multiple online tools to conduct a Twitter competitive analysis. First, you'll need to choose a period to analyze. You can choose a specific date range or analyze all data from a certain date.
Next, you'll need to decide which Twitter accounts to compare. For example, you might want to reach your own account with your competitors. Alternatively, you might want to compare accounts within the same industry. Once you've selected the accounts you want to analyze, it's time to start looking at the data.
Most online Twitter analysis tools will allow you to see how many tweets each account has sent, their average engagement rate, and their follower growth over time. This data can be instrumental in understanding your competitors' actions on Twitter and what areas they may be outperforming you in.
Comparing this data side-by-side is a great way to get a quick overview of who is doing well and where there may be opportunities for improvement. However, it's important not to get too caught up in the numbers and lose sight of the bigger picture. Remember that social media is about more than vanity metrics – building relationships and connecting with people. With that in mind, try to take a holistic approach when analyzing your competitors' Twitter presence and look for ways to improve your strategy accordingly.
One of the popular tools to help you perform the Twitter analysis is Vaizle. This free tool allows you an easy and quick Twitter competitive analysis that can help you understand how your business measures up against your competitors on the platform and identify areas where you can improve your Twitter presence. Here are the Vaizle Twitter analysis tool highlights you wouldn't want to miss out on.
a. You get to know your profile activity –When you compare the profile of your competitor with yours, you get a close look at the account activity. Both the profiles' text, photos, and videos can be compared to check the engagement received. If the competitor has a better one, you can get an idea of how you can implement the same to your account to bring in more attention.
b. You receive a report on brand engagement – You get a clear idea of your profile's level of engagement. If it is less than the others, you can change the present and future ideas and accordingly bring about changes.
c. Get an idea of the retweets and favorites – With the free Twitter competitors analysis tool, you get a brief on the retweets and favorites that your content has received. The more activity, the better the engagement. You can compare the same with your competitor and change your present plans accordingly.
d. Know which content is making the best impression – When you use Twitter analysis tools, you get an idea of which range in your profile is bringing about a revolution. This gives you an idea of modifying the present content and bringing along similar engagement. But, of course, the same goes for your competitor's profile as well.
As you can see, there are a variety of online tools that you can use to perform a Twitter competitive analysis. Each tool has its own unique features and benefits, so be sure to choose the one that best suits your needs. By taking the time to perform a Twitter competitive analysis, you'll gain valuable insights into your competitors' strategies and tactics, which can help you develop more effective methods. In addition, by understanding where you stand in terms of followers, tweets, and engagement, you can adjust your own Twitter strategy to better compete with your rivals.
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Iraq: 400 killed, 15,000 injured, one Prime Minister out
Iraq's Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi appears to be exiting the stage just a year after taking office. The reason? His government has been widely accused of mass human rights violations, gunning down hundreds of protesters and enabling local militias to act with impunity. The reality? He has lost control of Iraq, a country that continues to look ungovernable after years of instability and war, The Jerusalem Post reported
According to local estimates more than 400 have been killed and between 15,000 and 19,000 injured since protests swept Baghdad and southern Iraq on October 1. Last week a massacre of dozens in Nasiriyah led to deepening divisions between government officials and local protesters. The killings, blamed on a local commander sent to command a "crises cell" in the city, were opposed by tribes and religious leaders. The largest party, run by Muqtada al-Sadr, called on Abdul Mahdi to resign.
Lt. Gen. Jamil al-Shammari, the commander of forces in Dhi Qar province south of Baghdad has been blamed for the shooting of protesters in Nasiriyah. The shootings were blamed on Rapid Reaction Forces, sometimes called ERD, and also blamed on members of local SWAT and Badr militia members. They may have had unclear orders or been taken by surprise by the extent of protests. The confusion over who is to blame is part of the problem in Iraq.
Since protests began in October there have been many investigations, including by large media organizations like Reuters and AP, and human rights groups like Amnesty International, trying to figure out who is killing protesters. The best answers are a blend of local militias, many of them linked to pro-Iranian groups. The militias are called the Popular Mobilization Units and they are an official paramilitary force now. This shadowy network is all supposedly linked to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Qasem Soleimani, who was rumored to have flown to Baghdad in early October to advise Abdul Mahdi on how to crush the protests. Militias linked to Badr and Asaib Ahl al-Haq have been targeted by protesters. In response snipers from both, as well as another militia called Saraya Khorasani, shot protesters.
But there is another layer of mystery. Especially lethal tear gas grenades imported from Iran that have been used to kill protesters. Who is firing them? A mix of police and others. Which police? The people don't know who exactly. This is because Iraq is not a top-down government. Its numerous layers of security forces have different commanders and loyalties. The Federal Police are part of the Interior Ministry. So is the ERD. Both are close to Badr which is run by Hadi al-Amiri, the leader of the Fatah Alliance party in parliament.
There are also Counter-Terror elite forces, known as CTS or ISOF. These are trained by western governments and helped defeat ISIS. They have not been involved in suppressing protests. Neither has the army. Neither in many cases have local police.
Every leader in Iraq wants to blame someone else. Officially the Prime Minister and President appear to accept the right of peaceful protest. But at the same time since early October the government moved to expel and suppress critical media and shut down the internet. However the protesters have shown staying power. In late October and November they targeted Iranian consulates in Karbala and Najaf. The protesters oppose Iran's presence and overbearing role in Iraq. Coincidentally during the protests 700 pages of documents were leaked from an Iranian intelligence agency showing Iran's role in Iraq. In mid-November protesters also broke out in Iran.
The instability in Iraq fueled the protesters feelings that they could pressure Iran. In late November protesters burned the consulate in Najaf. This led to fear that Ayatollah Ali Sistani, a key religious figure, might be threatened.
Militias, including units loyal to Sistani, and others sought to defend him. Protesters also did. What this showed is that when it comes to power in Iraq, the power is not in the hands of any one group. The army doesn't have a monopoly on power. Neither do the militias, the religious leaders, the tribes, or the Prime Minister. In addition, the protests have not affected the mostly Sunni Arab areas in Mosul and central Iraq or Anbar province. Neither have they affected the Kurdistan region.
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Congress MP from Gurgaon Rao Inderjit Singh on Friday said that he did not hold a brief for or against Robert Vadra, the businessman son-in-law of Congress president Sonia Gandhi.
"But I do hold a brief for my constituents who have elected me," he said while answering questions about the controversial land deal involving Vadra and realty major DLF.
The Congress MP in reply to a question said that Vadra being a citizen of this country could not be considered above law. "If he has not done anything wrong, he need not worry. But if he has, then he will have to bear the consequences," he said.
He, however, avoided comment on the controversy regarding the Vadra-DLF land deal and Haryana IAS officer Ashok Khemka. He said since it was an issue between the state government and Khemka, it would not be appropriate for anyone outside it to comment on it.
Demanding a fair probe into the licences issued for change of land use (CLU) for more than 21,000 acres in Gurgaon, Singh alleged that these gave undue benefits to private builders and middlemen.
He said he was surprised the way huge chunks of land were either released or shifted in three Gurgaon development plans - 2021, 2025 and 2031 - from category of institutional to residential or industrial category to help builders make a killing. "Only builders got benefitted in all these transactions as they bought the land after the draft development plan and the status of the land changed in the final plan," he alleged.
He also distributed a list of 55 builders and individuals whose land, he alleged, had been released even after several stages of the acquisition procedure were complete.
"People suspected that there was some khel (meaning irregularity) in all this," he said.
Intensifying his tirade against the chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda-led government, he said while Gurgaon contributed more than 55% of the total revenue of the state, it was shocking to see that there were no roads, sewerage, power and law and order or any other basic amenities there.
"I am not speaking against the government but for my people. That's how I look at things," he said.
However, on being asked if he was planning to leave the Congress or float his own party or have alliance with any other party, Singh got evidently anguished and said that it was he who belonged to the original Congress.
"Today, the Haryana Congress seems to be a private limited company," he quipped. On being asked if he would attend the August 20 rally convened by another Hooda detractor and Congress MP Birender Singh at Jind, he said he had not received any invitation for it.


The Shoals Club 2019 season is off to an incredible start and we've enjoyed seeing members and temporary members after a long winter. March and April are shaping up to be busy months, with numerous special events kicking off the season.
Thanks to everyone who signed up for our "Table Talk" Cooking Series with Chef Caitlyn Fisher, which begins this Saturday, March 23. Our first event is full, but we do have a waiting list if you'd like to be added. We also encourage you to sign up for the remaining events in the series, to be held June 8, August 24 and November 16, by calling 910-454-4888.
We hope you'll make plans to enjoy your Easter Sunday meal at the Shoals Club. This year we're moving away from buffet service to an a la carte menu featuring Chef Caitlyn's exceptional cuisine. Full bar service and our extensive wine list will be available, along with special pricing on mimosas and bloody Marys. Reservations are available for seatings at 10:30 am, 11 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1 pm and 1:30 pm. Limited seating is available, so we encourage early reservations. Please see our delicious menu below, which includes gluten-free and vegetarian options, as well as offerings for children 12 and under.
During Easter Weekend, on Saturday, April 20, we'll be hosting our popular Annual Spring Wine Sale. Members will have exclusive access to the sale from 11 am-noon. From noon-2 pm the sale will be open to temporary members as well as full members. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to stock your bar for summer entertaining!
We're also excited to announce our first Members Night of the year at Latitudes on Monday, April 22, with 50% off menu items at Latitudes, along with drink specials and live entertainment. You won't want to miss it!
Be sure to call the Shoals Club today at 910-454-4888 to reserve your Easter Sunday meal. We look forward to celebrating with you at the Shoals Club soon.
"GF" indicates gluten-free; "V" indicates vegetarian. Please note, a fee of $30 per adult and $15 per child will be incurred for unfilled reservations canceled within 24 hours, as well as for no-shows.
We wanted to provide a quick update on post-storm repairs and upcoming hours of operation at the Shoals Club.
Construction crews continue to make great strides at the club. The roofing crew started laying new roof on Tuesday, November 6 and is moving at a good pace. We anticipate the completion of all roofing within the next 7-10 days. Interior construction is also moving along well, with most drywall work complete. We have faced some materials availability issues due to the massive amount of work taking place in our area. We do not have an anticipated completion date for interior work as some of it cannot start until the roofing is completed.
Please remember that the Shoals Club grounds are completely closed outside of our operating hours at this time. This includes access to the beach boardwalk, decks and parking lots. This is for everyone's safety and the benefit of our work crews.
The Shoals Club will be closed for the season after Saturday, December 1. We are hoping to schedule a holiday gathering in December, dependent on the completion of projects and space availability. We will send an update once we are able to make a definitive decision.
We appreciate the cooperation and support we have received from our members with the ongoing construction. If you are on the island during our operating hours, please come take a swim (the water was 82 degrees this week!), try Chef Caitlyn's fabulous fall menu at Sandbar Grille, and stop by to say hi to the staff. As always, please feel free to contact me at fwalls@bhisland.com if you have any questions or concerns.
Please note, there will be signs directing pedestrian traffic and parking will be in the upper lot only (nearest East Beach). We ask that you please follow all posted signs as they are there for everyone's safety, and the property remains an active construction site. Also, we ask that you remember to bring your membership cards as they will be required to be presented for access.
There will be no entry allowed to any sections of the Club that are not open for business (this includes no access at all on Sundays-Tuesdays) for any reason. For your safety, please do not wander and attempt to gain access to closed areas.
Storm repair progress at the Shoals Club continues at a steady pace. All demolition work has been completed and repairs have begun in the lower level areas. Crews are focusing on lower level areas (offices, locker rooms, fitness room) first and will then move on to the Sandbar Pavilion and AQUA repairs once roofing is finished. Our roofing contractor will be mobilizing equipment and crews on Monday of next week and demolition will begin in earnest on Tuesday on the main building. It will be especially critical for members to pay close attention to all signage once roof repair is underway and avoid areas that are restricted. We expect roofing repair work to continue for approximately three weeks.
As of today, the Shoals Club's administrative functions have been moved back to the Club from the mainland into temporary quarters. We ask that you continue to email Connie Moore at cmoore@bhisland.com regarding membership questions and Sandy Walker at sawalker@bhisland.com regarding billing questions or call 910-454-4888, rather than coming to the Club for administrative needs.
One final note, we do not currently have a timeline of how long we will remain open under our temporary approval from the Brunswick County Health Department, but we will continue to update you based on a change in safety, weather or other factors.
We appreciate your patience and continued support. As always, please feel free to contact me at fwalls@bhisland.com if you have any questions or concerns.
We wanted to provide an update on the status of repairs at the Shoals Club following Hurricane Florence and an estimate of our anticipated re-opening date for certain sections of the club.
Shoals Club management and staff are anxious to provide member access and service in the near term, with the target of re-opening the pool and Sandbar Grille by mid to late next week. Look for a communication later this week on hours of operation, as well as an updated menu. Please note that we will not have showers and locker rooms available for members' use, but we will have bathrooms available at the Sandbar Grille. Additionally, we anticipate opening the beach access at the same time the pool and Sandbar Grille open.
We have had a few inquiries from members regarding dues payments and credits. Shoals Club dues are billed on an annual basis, with members having the option to pay via 12 interest-free payments over the course of the year. While the effects of Hurricane Florence were not in our control, we are working diligently to reopen available areas of the club as soon as possible. At this time no credit will be applied for dues paid during the club's necessary closure.
We will continue to send updates as we have pertinent information to share and appreciate your consideration as we navigate through these multiple issues and work to get the Shoals Club back to full operation. Please let me know if I can further address any questions or concerns by emailing me at fwalls@bhisland.com.
We wanted to provide Shoals Club members with a brief overview of Hurricane Florence's impact on club facilities and our near-term operational plans going forward.
Considering the Shoals Club's oceanfront location, the club grounds and facilities fared relatively well during the storm. We had no salt water intrusion of the club grounds. We did, however, experience fresh water intrusion in the pools, fitness room and locker rooms following several days of continuous rain. Our lower level administrative offices also experienced fresh water intrusion. Additionally, damage to the Shoals Club roof resulted in rainwater entering a portion of the back dining room.
Looking ahead, repairs to the Shoals Club will include a new roof for the main clubhouse, ceiling replacement in a portion of the back dining room, and addressing the damage caused by rainwater runoff to the locker rooms, fitness rooms and offices. We'll be meeting with insurance adjusters and contractors over the coming days to formally assess and schedule all needed work. Due to the time-consuming nature of the repairs, we anticipate the Shoals Club being closed for the foreseeable future.
In the interim, we've set up a remote office on the Southport mainland to handle member accounts and club business. For general member inquiries please contact Connie Moore at cmoore@bhisland.com and for accounting-related questions please contact Sandy Walker at sawalker@bhisland.com.
While Hurricane Florence has necessitated a brief delay in the Bald Head Island Club's acquisition of the Shoals Club, it is still the intent of both parties to move forward with the acquisition. Please know that Shoals Club management and staff are anxious to welcome back members as soon as the repairs to the club's facilities are completed and we can provide a safe and positive guest experience. As repair work progresses, we will share updates with you, including an estimated re-opening date. In the meantime, we appreciate your patience and support as we put Hurricane Florence behind us. Please let me know if I can further address any questions or concerns by emailing me at fwalls@bhisland.com.
New property purchasers who are closing May 1-May 10 can lock into the current Shoals Club membership purchase price of $12,000 if they have their application and payment submitted to Membership & Communications Coordinator Connie Moore in the Shoals Club Office no later than April 30, 2018. The new membership price for properties closing on or after May 11, 2018 will be $15,000.
If you have friends or family who've been considering the purchase of a Shoals Club membership, please encourage them to act prior to the membership price increase in May.
We continue to raise the bar at the Shoals Club to provide the best possible experience for you and your guests. If you have any questions regarding new membership pricing, please feel free to email Connie Moore or call 910-454-4474. Thank you and we look forward to an outstanding 2018 season at the Shoals Club.
Greetings from the Shoals Club!
The Shoals Club is officially open for the 2018 season, and we look forward to welcoming back members over the upcoming Easter holiday.
After April 30, we will no longer be accepting old versions of membership cards at the Shoals Club. If you haven't sent in your photos and update forms, please email them as soon as possible to shoalstemp@bhisland.com so we can create your new card (download PDF). Facial photos must be a front view (no selfies, sunglasses or headwear, please). JPG format is preferred.
Please be on the lookout for the Shoals Club Annual Dues letter, which is mailing this week. The letter gives options and instructions for paying your annual dues, and also provides an in-depth overview of exciting improvements at the Shoals Club.
We look forward to the 2018 season and offering members and your guests an outstanding experience at every visit.
Here at the Shoals Club, we're busy preparing for an outstanding 2018 season for members and their guests. The Shoals Club will open for the season on March 8. In the meantime, we wanted to share our excitement about a new dining venue we'll be unveiling in the spring-The Verandas at Shoals Club. See a "teaser" below describing the restaurant's offerings, and stay tune for more details to follow in the coming weeks.
To gather information on your interests in Shoals Club activities.
To maintain an accurate database, we need your help. We have found that your member information may be lacking or out of date. This information is often needed to get in touch with you for lost credit cards, driver's licenses, jewelry or sunglasses. It is hard to return items if we cannot reach the owner. There are a number of other reasons we need updated information from you, including for billing and for verifying access for your children and other immediate family that are attached to your membership as Annual Members. With that said, please complete the Member Information Update form found online here and send it back as soon as possible, but no later than January 31, 2018, to shoalstemp@bhisland.com.
In the future, we want to improve security to ensure your membership is protected, preventing nonmembers from slipping through the cracks with invalid, outdated or borrowed cards. We will strive to have pictures on all our members' cards by the time the summer season starts. The new cards will be waiting for you at the Shoals Club office. Please email us a digital file with a close up facial picture (preferably a .JPG format). These pictures can come from your phone camera directly to our email at shoalstemp@bhisland.com, or you can email us any digital photo from your computer. Face position must be front view (no selfies, sunglasses or headwear please).
We strive to make the Shoals Club the most desirable place to spend time on Bald Head Island. In order to accomplish that goal we would like feedback on what activities make your experience here enjoyable. On the bottom of the Member Information Update form, please check the activities that interest you.
We look forward to a great new year of lasting friendships and wonderful experiences enjoyed by all. Our goal is to make your time at the Shoals Club memorable and stress free. We hope you will take the time to email your portrait photos and Member's Information Update form to shoalstemp@bhisland.com. You can also mail the Member Information Update form to Shoals Club Admin, P.O. Box 3069, Bald Head Island, NC 28461. If you have any questions, feel free to call Connie Moore at 910-454-4888.


Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is one the best wildlife spotting locations in Kerala.
The scenery is fantastic, animals are in plenty and the wild corridors of the jungle are as wild they should be.
Before getting too excited, let us look at a few things that can go wrong.
Firstly, this reserve is for those who want to take the trouble that is necessary to get to animals and see them in their natural habitat. A quick day tour barely touches the surface even though you may see a few animals.
Other thing to know is that this sanctuary is more bent on wildlife preservation than marketing. At times, they are a bit hard to reach, whether it is email or phone.
The sanctuary tries to support local tribal people through jobs and other initiatives. Many of them work as tour guides. Their service and willingness to help are top class although their English needs to catch up.
The sanctuary is run by a dedicated group, so let us hope things will get better sooner than later.
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is in Southern Palakkad. It is surrounded by the forests of Nelliyampathy, Sholayar and Anamalai.
Area of about 285 sq kms is occupied by dense forests except for the occasional grasslands, teak plantations, a few rivers, dams and reservoirs. There are three main rivers and three dams.
After several decades of functioning as a Wildlife Sanctuary, Parambikulam was elevated in status in 2010 and became the second Tiger Reserve in Kerala. There is more chance to see wild cats here than in Periyar, the other Tiger Reserve in Kerala.
Animals usually seen are gaur, deer, nilgiri langur, peacock, mugger crocodile, wild boar, malabar giant squirrel, mongoose, sloth bear, spectacled cobra, krait, viper, turtle etc.
Parambikulam has huge bison population. It is highly likely that you will see a few of them. It is even possible to see large herds of them.
Elephants too are strong in numbers. So there is good chance to come across them as well. Tigers and leopards are also around, some visitors do see them.
You can either visit the sanctuary on a day tour or opt for overnight stay.
Activities such as treks and rafting are offered to staying guests as well as day time visitors. Plan before day time visits to avoid long waits or totally missing out on these activities. Day visitors must leave the sanctuary before 6 P.M.
Accommodation within the sanctuary is limited to what the sanctuary is offering. They have package deals for tree houses, tents and other jungle accommodation.
The most popular of all is the Tented Niche. The package includes overnight stay, food, Kannimara Teak safari, Bamboo rafting, tribal symphony and early morning trekking.
These permanent tents are comfortable, have electricity and toilets. They are located at Anappady, where the Forest Information Centre is.
There also have tree houses. They are not as comfortable as the tents. The tree houses near the lake are not great for animal watching as well.
If you are after a deeper and more adventurous jungle experience, then try Thellikkal Inspection Bungalow. It is located 8 kms inside the woods, so you have the opportunity to walk all that way through the jungle coming across a variety of animals and birds.
The IB has no electricity. They do not provide food as well. The guides are ready to cook, if you provide ingredients.
There are also a couple of Islands within the jungle where you could stay. Vettikkunnu Island has a cottage where as Bamboo island has a bamboo top hut. Both the places have no electricity. They do not offer food either.
Before embarking on a trip to Parambikulam, you need to know what is included in your package deal. Are they offering food? Check with them if they are supplying you water. There is plastic ban in the sanctuary, so may not be permitted to take in water bottles. Do you have to carry own food? Have a clear answer to all these questions. Otherwise you will have a hard time in the middle of the forest.
Do not carry alcohol to there. There is a ban in place within the sanctuary.
Parambikulam is in the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, so you can reach here from both states.
The nearest town is Pollachi in Tamil Nadu at about 38 kms from here. The route is Anaimalai to Vettaikaranpudur followed by Sethumadai and Topslip. Past Top Slip is Kerala Check Post.
The Eco Care Centre is located at Anapady, further along the road. That is where the tent accommodations are.
From Palakkad, travel to Anamalai and follow the same path.
From Cochin or South Kerala, there are two choices. The scenic route is the jungle path from Chalakudy to Valaparai and from there to Aliyar and Sethumadai.
The alternative is the usual, crowded highway and the dusty streets - Thrissur, Vadakkencherry to Vettaikaranpudur and the forest path there on.
Food Options : Canteen and a few eateries.
Best time to visit: Can be visited throughout the year. The wet seasons (June onwards) can be demanding, although a good season to spot wildlife. Check before for any restrictions in place.
Nearby Attractions : Dhoni waterfall, Palakkad City (shopping & food), Palakkad Fort, Silent Valley National Park, Walayar Dam, Chulannur Peacock Protection Centre, Kalpathi, Mangalam Dam, Malampuzha Dam, Nelliyampathy hill station, Pothundi Dam, Meenvallam waterfall and Attappadi.


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Squeaky Books: Ads-- are they worth it?
I've been contemplating sticking an ad at the bottom of my blog, but I dunno if that's tacky. I mean, I probably wouldn't earn very much from doing it, but something is more than nothing, right?
What do you guys think? Is it worth it to put up an ad, or is that lame?
Don't be afraid to give your full and honest opinion.
Since I mostly see you in feed anyway, I'm not against it.
Personally, I don't think I'd put an ad on my blog. But that's partly because I know I wouldn't make any money off of it. And partly because I don't blog to make money.
But I also don't mind them on other people's blogs at all, as long as they are small and tactful.
I wouldn't mind if it were at the bottom, or if it were discretly on the side. I don't like when they're the first and largest thing you see on a blog, though. Just my 2 cents worth!
Ok, if you want perfect honestly... I think ads on a blog are kind of a sell-out. Unless your blog is something that is meant to sell things, like if you mostly post about things to buy and stuff. Otherwise, I just feel like it's annoying and sort of...low.
Hmmm, I'm not sure. I'm not really against it, as long as they're not all over the place. I was wondering the same thing.
Erin, you aren't being harsh. I totally agree with you. I always look at blogs with ads with a slight sense of... disdain.
*shrug* I'm not gonna do it. I'll probably earn $.05 anyway, and I think it's tacky.
I wouldn't have a problem with it. I'd be interested in knowing, though, why people look down on blogs with ads?
i think blog ads are tacky, and you wouldn't earn much money either. i actually agree with the thought that blog ads are low. they just seem like you're selling out, and aren't very impressive. if you added them, this page would start to look like facebook, and everyone knows how bad the ads make it look!
But I think a small, tasteful ad isn't that bad. It doesn't bother anybody, and how would Enna be selling out if she already works so hard on her blog?


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Death toll in attack on US school in Kabul rises to 16
Death toll in attack on US school in Kabul rises to 16 /node/975521/world
DEADLY RAID: A wounded Afghan policeman, left, looks on as he receives treatment, following the militants' raid that targeted the elite American University of Afghanistan, at the Italian aid organization hospital in Kabul on Thursday. (AFP)
Updated 26 August 2016
KABUL: Sixteen people were killed after militants stormed the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul, officials said Thursday, in a nearly 10-hour raid that prompted anguished pleas for help from trapped students.
Explosions and gunfire rocked the campus after the attack began Wednesday evening, just weeks after two university professors — an American and an Australian — were kidnapped at gunpoint near the school.
No group has so far claimed responsibility for the assault, but it occurred as the Taliban ramp up their nationwide summer offensive against the Western-backed government.
The presidential office said the attack was "orchestrated" from Pakistan, Afghanistan's longtime regional nemesis often accused of harboring the Taliban.
"Sixteen people, including eight students, were killed and 53 others were wounded," Health Ministry spokesman Waheed Majroh told AFP. "Some of the wounded are in critical condition."
The Interior Ministry said the fatalities included policemen, a university guard and a guard from the neighboring vocational school for the visually impaired.
Hundreds of trapped students were rescued during the overnight operation, many of whom tweeted desperate messages for help. Some used classroom furniture to barricade the doors while others made a mad scramble to escape through windows.
The attack began just after dusk, when the private university is usually packed with students, many of them working professionals doing part-time courses.
"Students were pushing each other out of the classroom window," Farzana, a young student who managed to flee told AFP. "I was reluctant to jump but a fellow student pushed me and I fell down. The rest I don't remember."
Authorities refused to confirm whether any hostages had been taken.
NATO military advisers helped Afghan forces to respond to the attack, a US official said, without specifying how many troops were involved.
At dawn, after the assault had ended, a few women students, some of them terrified and weeping, were escorted out of the campus by policemen.
The attack, apparently the first major militant assault on a prominent university in Afghanistan, has cast a pall on the education sector, seen as a rare symbol of hope for the country's burgeoning youth at a time of rising insecurity.
The growing number of students attending university, especially women, has been hailed as a success story in Afghanistan since the 2001 ouster of the Taliban regime, which banned women's education.
"Terrorist groups, by attacking civilians, educational institutions, residential areas, culverts, bridges, electricity stations... want to obstruct growth and strengthening of the values that Afghans believe in," President Ashraf Ghani said in a statement, condemning the "brutal attack."
The elite American University of Afghanistan, which opened in 2006 and enrols more than 1,700 students, was long seen as a high-profile target for militants partly because it attracts foreign faculty members.
The two foreign professors at the university were seized from their vehicle on August 7, when the kidnappers smashed the passenger window and hauled them away at gunpoint.
Their whereabouts are still unknown and no group so far has publicly claimed responsibility for the abductions, the latest in a series of kidnappings of foreigners.
The uptick in violence comes as the Taliban escalate nationwide attacks, underscoring the worsening security situation since NATO forces ended their combat mission at the end of 2014.
Argentina orders freezing of Hezbollah assets on anniversary of deadly bombing /node/1527541/world
Argentina orders freezing of Hezbollah assets on anniversary of deadly bombing
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Argentinian authorities have effectively designated Hezbollah a terrorist organization
Argentina's financial information unit ordered the freezing of assets of members of Hezbollah and the organization a day after the country created a new list for people and entities linked to terrorism
BUENOS AIRES: Argentinian authorities ordered the freezing of Hezbollah assets in the country on Thursday and effectively designated the Lebanese extremist group, which it blames for two attacks on its soil, a terrorist organization.
The announcement came on the 25th anniversary of the bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires in which 85 people died. Argentina blames Iran and Hezbollah for the attack. Both deny any responsibility. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in the country to mark the anniversary.
Argentina also blames Hezbollah for an attack on the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires in 1992 that killed 29 people.
In this file photo taken on July 18, 1994, a man walks over the rubble left after a bomb exploded at the Argentinian Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA in Spanish) in Buenos Aires. (AFP)
Argentina's financial information unit ordered the freezing of assets of members of Hezbollah and the organization a day after the country created a new list for people and entities linked to terrorism.
The freezing of assets automatically places Hezbollah on Argentina's registry, designating it a terrorist organization, a government source with direct knowledge of the action confirmed.
US and Argentine officials say Hezbollah operates in what is known as the tri-border area of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, where an illicit economy funds its operations elsewhere.
Topics: angentina Hezbollah
Hezbollah lawmaker storms Lebanese police station, 'shoots son-in-law'
Israel could be 'wiped out' in a war with Iran, Hezbollah leader warns
UK lawmakers impede path to no-deal Brexit in parliamentary vote


The Hotel has 16 well appointed ensuite bedrooms. There is 1 single room, 6 double rooms, 5 twin rooms, 1 family room and 3 superior double rooms located in the Stable Block. All have tea/coffee making facilities, digital television, are non smoking and most have free Wi-Fi internet access.
Special requests such as wine, champagne, chocolates or fresh flowers to be placed in your room on arrival can be accommodated by prior arrangement.
A full cooked Scottish breakfast is included in our tariff.
The superior double rooms situated in the Stable Block all have super king size beds, a comfortable leather sofa and coffee table. One of these rooms also features a remote control real flame fire. Two of these rooms are at ground level providing easy access for disabled guests.
Our comfortable family room is equipped with 1 double and 2 single beds and is perfect for a family or group travelling together.
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Silirub AQ is a high-quality, elastic one-component joint sealant / adhesive based on silicones for the construction of aquariums and terraria. It has very high adhesive strength and its 100% silicone formulation ensure non-toxicity and non-poisonous properties after curing.
Even though Silirub AQ is an acetic silicone, the product is not poisonous to animals after curing so that all types of aquariums can be constructed which can be populated by all sorts of fish.
Use the correct thickness of glass.
Add sufficient reinforcements to avoid bending of the glass.
Never fill the aquarium until full cure.


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Music and more at wet, wild Treasure Island fest
By BY Examiner Staff • October 18, 2010 12:00 am
Dance music and glow sticks gave way to indie-pop melodies and rain jackets during the fourth installment of the annual Treasure Island Music Festival over the weekend.
Despite the sometimes inclement weather, the festival proved to be a hit — both with those focused on its musical offerings and those seeking other entertainment.
Aside from its trademark shift in musical genres, the festival also treated attendees to characteristic ferris-wheel rides and palm-tree-lined views of The City. Art, clothing and jewelry vendors returned with handmade offerings, the Silent Disco saw headphone-clad attendees dancing or lounging on pillows, and local graffiti artists concocted spray-painted creations.
This year, Treasure Island also featured a popular new installment: free craft projects — including terrarium- and drink cozy-making — put on by San Francisco-based Workshop.
On Saturday, Deadmau5 brought out the ravers with heavy beats and a light show, !!! (Chk Chk Chk) strutted their stuff and Die Antwood awkwardly brought sex to the stage.
Swedish band Little Dragon was one of Saturday's highlights, with singer Yukimi Nagano's classic deep, soulful vocals complementing modern instrumentation that was seemingly a mix of Nintendo beats and a dreamy '80s teen movie soundtrack.
Miike Snow, which headlined the Bridge stage Saturday, transformed its tropical-tinged melodies into digitized rock anthems by turning up the speakers and seeming to focus on creating noise, sometimes at the expense of its songs. (Some amps are not meant to go to 11.)
LCD Soundsystem's Saturday headlining performance had everyone in the crowd dancing like they were locked in their bedrooms, using hairbrushes as microphones. The song "All My Friends" saw spectators gather into groups with unknown friends to dance and sing at the top of their lungs.
Sunday, festivalgoers traded glow sticks for rain jackets, as the mellower music selection brought somber weather with it.
Although gray skies remained throughout the day, the rainstorm thankfully subsided by about 2:30 p.m., leaving viewers to battle only the wind, cold and occasional view-hungry spectators shoving their way to the front of the crowd.
Belle and Sebastian completely captivated with their upbeat, heartbreaking melodies — sometimes delightfully accompanied by a five-piece string band — and drew attention to the band's San Francisco connections with songs like "Piazza, New York Catcher," which reference the Giants and the Tenderloin.
Although Belle and Sebastian's Sunday headlining performance was debatably the best of the entire festival, the band played to a noticeably diminished crowd largely hell-bent on getting out of the cold and avoiding shuttle lines.
The National drew the largest crowd Sunday on the main Bridge stage, with a beautiful performance that incorporated much of the band's critically acclaimed "High Violet" album (with some old favorites thrown in as well).
Other highlights included Canadian supergroup Broken Social Scene, which, although plagued by technical problems, created a wall of sound — four guitars, two drum sets, two trumpets, two saxophones, keyboards, a bass, a trombone and vocal harmonies — that, despite a few final drops of rain, managed to get to the crowd.
Like The National's performance after them, Broken Social Scene's last song saw the singer exit the stage through the crowd — Social's Kevin Drew chose to crowd-surf out, whereas The National's Matt Berninger simply jumped the barrier and walked away from the stage, never looking back.
She & Him — featuring actress-singer Zooey Deschanel and musician M. Ward — delivered a fun, crowd-pleasing performance after perhaps a somewhat nervous start. Deschanel's Judy Garland-esque vocals shined on "Don't Look Back," and Ward hiked up the energy with a lively cover of Chuck Berry's "Roll Over Beethoven."
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Captain Sylvia Trundle was seeking ways for the police department to partner with OPEN M after having worked as a patrol officer in the Summit Lake neighborhood. She began using OPEN M as a resource in her job, but that became just the beginning of her involvement and support. She began supporting OPEN M with her time and resources, and she invited two very special ladies in her life to join her – her mother, Kay Hine, and her grandmother, Sylvia Phillips.
Sylvia, Kay, and Sylvia have been enthusiastic participants together in the spring OPEN M Walk for many years. Sylvia Phillips made the trek until she was 98 years old. At 103, while no longer a walker, she remains vibrant and active – a "social butterfly" who continues to support her daughter and granddaughter in their endeavors. Sylvia Trundle and her mother continued the tradition this year, and Sylvia upped the distance as a runner in our inaugural 5K.
With her daughter's encouragement, Kay began serving hot lunch at OPEN M with Sylvia Trundle's church – Peninsula United Methodist. She loved it and began to get her own church – Copley United Methodist – more involved at OPEN M. Kay now serves as a church rep; she organizes the collection of hats, gloves, and scarves for Christmas, as well as food items; and she collects the plastic bags utilized every day for food distribution in the pantry. "I'm so proud of my mom! I've loved watching her blossom," says Sylvia. Her passion to serve at OPEN M has given Kay the confidence to get up in front of a group of people and organize donations – something she never felt like she could do before.
Sylvia loves OPEN M's open door approach to the community and the way that they help people no matter where they are in life. "OPEN M collaborates well. It reaches out and embraces other organizations and people. That's how it is supposed to be," she says. Sylvia felt honored when Dottie Achmoody asked her to join the OPEN M Board in 2014.
Captain Trundle, the honor is all ours! OPEN M has been blessed by the gracious service of three generations of caring and committed women.
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Q: how to do a riak mapred query having multiple map functions I want to execute a mapreduce query, in erlang, that contains two map phases such that the Map2 function takes the result of the Map1 function as input. Is it possible and if, what must be the return value of each map phase

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I have run a test mapred query using two simple map functions, each one returns the input object (in a list). but by runnin the query I get a badmatch error
Map1 = fun(O,_,_) -> [O] end.
Map2 = fun(O, _,_) -> [O] end.

C:mapred_bucket(<<"b7bc1418-198d-44a3-8835-8aa9cb416d5b">>, [{map, {qfun, Map1}, none, false}, {map, {qfun, Map2}, none, true}]).

{{badmatch,{r_object,<<"b7bc1418-198d-44a3-8835-8aa9cb416d5b">>,
                     <<255,230,193,167,254,7,246,64,154,190,36,236,32,232,189,
                       169,161,124,23,86>>,
                     [{r_content,{dict,2,16,16,8,80,48,
                                       {[],[],[],[],[],[],[],[],[],[],[],...},
                                       {{[],[],[],[],[],[],[],[],[],...}}},
                                 <<"12d33872-4c92-4da5-9d16-5036a8059253">>}],
                     [{<<5,215,86,61>>,{1,63487018636}}],
                     {dict,1,16,16,8,80,48,
                           {[],[],[],[],[],[],[],[],[],[],[],[],...},
                           {{[],[],[],[],[],[],[],[],[],[],...}}},
                     undefined}},
 [{riak_kv_map_phase,build_input,2},
  {riak_kv_map_phase,'-handle_input/3-lc$^0/1-0-',2},
  {riak_kv_map_phase,handle_input,3},
  {luke_phase,executing,2},
  {gen_fsm,handle_msg,7},
  {proc_lib,init_p_do_apply,3}]}

I'm using riak_search-0.14.2
Erlang R14B03 (erts-5.8.4)
thank you!

A: I'm not sure what the signature of the Map method is in Erlang, as I've only done map/reduce in Javascript, but I'll try to help.
In order to chain the map phases, only the last map function needs to return a list of objects in Riak. Every other map function above it needs to return a tuple containing the bucket name and the key of the value passed in.
In Javascript, I've accomplished this like so:
function map_function(value, keydata, arg) {
    //filtering stuff here
    if(arg.last) {
      data["key"] = value.key;
      return [data];
    }
    else {
      return [[value.bucket, value.key]];
    }
    //this is in the case the filter returns true; if the filter returns false, return an empty tuple
  }

Hope this helps.

A: You have to return {Bucket, Key} or {{Bucket, Key}, KeyData} from first map function.
Like this:
Map1 = fun(O,_,_) -> [{riak_object:bucket(O), riak_object:key(O)}] end.
Map2 = fun(O, _,_) -> [O] end.

C:mapred_bucket(<<"b7bc1418-198d-44a3-8835-8aa9cb416d5b">>, [{map, {qfun, Map1}, none, false}, {map, {qfun, Map2}, none, true}]).

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CBA Makes Up Rule To Help Bayi, The People's Liberation Army Basketball Team, Suck A Little Less
By Anthony Tao October 29, 2012 5:41 pm Comments: 5
The Bayi Rockets are the crown franchise of the Chinese Basketball Association, not because they're good — they won 31 percent of their games last year — or particularly likable — as Jim Yardley wrote in Grantland after Bayi brawled with Georgetown last year, "Anti-Bayi sentiment [at one time] was so deep that rumors began to circulate of counter conspiracies in which other teams were colluding, deliberately throwing key games, just to try to keep Bayi out of the playoffs." No, Bayi is important to the government-owned CBA because it represents the Chinese People's Liberation Army. And for the upcoming CBA season, it will be playing, literally, under different rules.
Jon Pastuszek of NiuBBall brings us this story:
In what's being called "The Bayi Rule" by some in the media, the CBA has enacted new special import regulations this season, the most important of which will aim to even the playing field for the all-Chinese Rockets: Against Bayi, teams are only allowed to play their foreign players — Asian imports included — five combined quarters. In the fourth quarter, only one import player can take the court.
In addition, teams who qualify for Asian imports (the teams who finished in the bottom four last season) have the option of bypassing a third Asian import all together and play their regular two imports seven quarters instead of the regular six. Currently, Tianjin, Shandong and Foshan all have third Asian imports, whereas Jiangsu is still making up their mind.
The reason for the rule, in the short-term, is pretty straightforward, as Pastuszek puts it: "Give Bayi a better chance at winning some games this season."
The fact that this increase in win probability for Bayi can only be accomplished if the league arbitrarily imposes restrictions on every other team in the league doesn't seem to bother the decision-makers. Screw the rest of 'em, right? Beijing and Shanghai and Guangdong and Shanxi and Qingdao et. al are just basketball teams, after all, not symbols of a rising country's military strength. (Let us pause here to acknowledge that Bayi was the team whose professional basketball players brawled with American college kids in Beijing last year.)
To every fan of the CBA — every supporter who wants to see this basketball league make the slow climb toward legitimacy — the Bayi Rule is a slap in the face. As if we didn't already think Bayi got preferential treatment, and didn't already know, more or less, that refs in the CBA are crooked and given to fixing games, now we have to rationalize overt preferential treatment from the league office. I wonder how Tracy McGrady, who just signed on, feels about this. I wonder a little less why Allen Iverson still hasn't signed with a Chinese team. Why would anyone endure a league that pulls this shit?
The Rockets don't sign foreigners because they represent the PLA, which is a fine little principle they stand by, but why punish others for it? Why force the CBA, through political maneuvering, to acknowledge the uncomfortable political reality of their very existence? We thought the 2008 Olympics taught us, if anything, that sports should be divorced from politics. (Stifled laughter.)
This episode once again demonstrates that China is a place where personal connections trump every other factor for success. As long as the government continues to operate the CBA, Bayi will receive preferential treatment. If that makes the league seem like a farce, well, that's just China for you, where powerful individuals operate under self-interest with little regard for the greater good.
By the way — our early guess is that Bayi improves on its 10-22 record last year to win 12 games. Place your over/under bets in the comments section below.
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5 Responses to "CBA Makes Up Rule To Help Bayi, The People's Liberation Army Basketball Team, Suck A Little Less"
October 29th, 2012 8:07pm
This is another reason why China should be locked out of everything international. This is how they think and this is how they operate inside and outside their country. We had a word for this type centuries ago 'Pagan'. They operate on the mindset of a pagan. No spiritual foundation, no ethics, no idea of sin.
I know western liberals hate Judeo/Christian ethics but it is a big reason why we have ethics and they don't.
henryflint
October 30th, 2012 8:24am
Fuck You Bert, you narrow minded xenophobic little prick – "No ethics, no idea of sin" ? Paganism happens to be a highly civilized and sophisticated ancient region, unlike your own brand of fox-news-evangelical-pig-shit.
It's the reason we have ethics and they don't?
Try telling that to the (Pre-Christian) ancient Greeks.
What a twat.
KopyKatKiller
Chinaren can't jump?
I think it's hilarious that the "star" PLA team can't even beat an American college team and then have the audacity to label their players, teams, and league professional. Probably an average American YMCA rec league team could come in first in the CBA! Hahhahhhhahahahhaaaaaaah!
October 31st, 2012 2:06pm
When they lose credibility and brand equity due to discrediting the entire industry for China – will they blame foreign bias?
What am I saying, OF COURSE THEY WILL!
On the plus side they can know they are always winners in mama's eyes.


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The Evans Area Chamber of Commerce will once again be city of Evans residents.
The agency, which moved to Greeley in 2012, will open a new office on April 1 at 3819 St. Vrain St., Unit C, which is visible from U.S. 85. The building is located directly east of the Evans City Complex and south of Envision, according to a news release.
Building owners John and Marilyn Beattie (BT Associates) are making improvements to both the interior and exterior to prepare for the Chamber's move. In the new office, the Chamber will provide meeting room accommodations for up to 24 people without charge to Evans Chamber members, the release stated.
The Evans Area Chamber was required to vacate its long-time office in the Jack Meakins Building on Golden St. in Evans when it was demolished to make way for the Riverside Library and Cultural Center.
In January 2012, the Chamber re-located to the Gallery Green Professional Building on 29th Street in Greeley.
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Former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has urged Africans to take charge of their own history and to ensure the lessons and inspirations from such history are inculcated in the youth to guarantee the development of the continent.
The former First Lady, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the launch of a book on President Jerry John Rawlings on Tuesday, said our society is defined by how accurate our history is, as well as the mediums we create to disseminate such history.
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Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, who spoke at the launch of JJ RAWLINGS, MEMORIES AND MEMENTOS, a collection of poetry and essays put together in tribute to President Rawlings by the Pan-African Writers Association (PAWA), said the former President inspired many on the continent and beyond. She described as heartwarming, the fact that members of PAWA did not hesitate to write down their emotions over the sudden loss of a formidable African personality.
The former First Lady said at the event, which took place at the Accra City Hall that, "One of our weaknesses as a continent, is our failure to adequately record the positive achievements of our sons and daughters, often leaving others from outside the continent who may not appreciate and identify with our unique culture and ideals, to write biographies about Africans who have impacted positively on the continent."
Mrs. Agyeman-Rawlings, who was accompanied by three of her children, Yaa Asantewaa, Amina and Kimathi Agyeman-Rawlings, said the book launch was a manifestation of the impact President Rawlings had on many across the continent. What is written in the book, she noted, is reflective not only of the authors, but of their various societies and communities.
Nana Konadu commended PAWA for their "wonderful" effort and urged them to contribute more to the history of the continent by "recording our story and culture in a candid manner for all to learn from."
Tribute to President Rawlings
Minister of Defence and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Mr. Dominic Nitiwul, who represented President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the launch, paid tribute to President Rawlings, highlighting his immense contribution in the areas of political stability and competent economic management.
He also recounted education and cultural development as well as the entrenchment of moral values in Ghana by the late President as quite remarkable.
The Defence Minister said: "It is important to note that, many of these landmark achievements were not limited to Ghana but also, to other African countries such as Liberia, Togo, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Malawi, South Africa to name just a few."
Minister Nitiwul said government urges all with creative minds to write books that will portray to the world our culture and maintain the unique identity of Ghanaians. He announced that as part of its effort to improve the standard of education in the country and reduce the endemic problem of a Poor Reading Culture, the Government has made adequate provisions in the 2022 Budget towards the Ministry of Education and its various agencies.
While congratulating PAWA for its book, Minister Nitiwul said President Akufo-Addo is happy to associate his government with the activities of the Association. He said Ghana's hosting of PAWA for 30 years represents its strong belief in the power of literature and culture as important tools for African unity.
"Ghana will continue to give its full support to PAWA so that the Literary Continental body can fulfil its objectives as enshrined in the Association's constitution," Minister Nitiwul stated.
Dr. Theresa Addai-Mununkum of the University of Cape Coast, who reviewed the book, said it was a great initiative in keeping alive Africa's heroes.
"Apart from encouraging up and coming heroes to continue with the struggle to make life better for all Africa, the collection serves as a historical account of the life and times of J.J. Rawlings for young Ghanaians and other Africans who would otherwise not hear or read about JJ. Rawlings and what he did for Ghana, and Africa," Dr. Addai-Mununkum said.
Early on, the General Secretary of PAWA, Dr. Wale Okediran in his welcome address, said when the call for contributions towards the book was made, the response was spontaneous and overwhelming.
"At the end we settled on 52 contributors from 12 different countries who wrote in French and English."
Dr. Okediran said the exercise of coming out with the book has made it obvious the influence and popularity of President Rawlings is not limited to Ghana alone, but to the world at large.
He added that: "Even though President Rawlings was not a writer or a poet per se, by establishing the Pan African Writers Association, he became the father of writers and poets and so, is worthy of being celebrated."
The book was launched by Mr. Abdourahamane Diallo, UNESCO Representative in Ghana, who also wrote the foreword to the book. He purchased the first ten copies of the book while the Government of Ghana procured fifty copies for the Jerry John Rawlings Foundation.
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Sébastien Loeb, the most successful driver in World Rallying history, will take on Michael Schumacher and a host of top racers at Wembley Stadium this year, after the Frenchman confirmed that he will compete in The Race of Champions 2008, which takes place on Sunday 14 December.
Having claimed his 42nd World Rally Championship victory in Rally Finland and four World Championships titles with Citroën, Loeb has won more times than any other rally driver and was recently voted the WRC's greatest ever in a poll of almost 95,000 people on the championship's official website.
After reaching the finals of The Race of Champions every year from 2002 to 2006 and winning the overall title of "Champion of Champions" in 2003 and 2005, Loeb is one of the favourites for victory in December this year.
"I'm very happy to come back to The Race of Champions as it's an event that I really enjoy," Loeb said. "Last year I couldn't come because I had a very busy schedule with my baby girl Valentine being born just before the event.
"It will be very nice to compete against Michael [Schumacher] again like in 2004. We live very close to each other, but rarely have a chance to meet.
"Last time we actually met was on a track racing motorcycles. Michael was a little bit faster than me, but I hope to get my revenge in identical cars at The Race of Champions."
Although Loeb has been more successful than Schumacher in The Race of Champions, Schumacher came out on top when the two competed head-to-head in the 2004 event.
Fredrik Johnsson, President of event organisers, IMP, is delighted at Loeb's confirmation.
"It's fantastic to have Sébastien return to The Race of Champions after missing last year's event. This announcement means that with him and Michael Schumacher, we now have the two most successful drivers in the history of both Formula 1 and World Rallying set to compete at Wembley.
"Sébastien's record in the World Rally Championship is simply incredible and his two victories in The Race of Champions show that he is one of the greatest drivers in motorsport."
In The ROC Nations Cup, Loeb will head up France's entry as they aim to reclaim the title that they last won on home soil, at the Stade de France, in 2004. Loeb's team-mate will be confirmed at a later date.
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Girls in Phoum Thom are invited to apply for a four-year scholarship to one of the Universities in the capital city of Phnom Penh. To receive a scholarship, eligible high school graduates must first pass the government test necessary to be accepted by one of the Universities. The second requirement is to have been a Girl Guide and completed the training and skill development to become an outstanding citizen and community leader. Each girl accepted for entrance to the University receives a scholarship that includes paid tuition for four years and a laptop computer.
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