Beyla & Brutus's "VV" litter has arrived! Beyla gave birth on March 18th, 2019. She has 8 puppies, 5 males and 3 females.
Unfortunately we don't allow visitors to come meet the moms and puppies until the puppies have been vaccinated. The puppies are given their first vaccines at 7 weeks of age and require a week of incubation time for the vaccines to become effective. We do everything in our power to raise happy and healthy puppies and are very protective of our babies. There are several k-9 viral diseases that can be passed on from dog to dog by direct or indirect contact. They can be passed in the feces or vomit of an infected dog. They can be brought into our yard on the tires of your car, on your feet, or simply on your clothing after petting an infected dog. They can be passed from yard to yard by birds carrying the disease or by people going "kennel-hopping" and carrying the virus on their clothing or shoes. It is impossible for you or I to know what is lurking on your clothing, and for this reason we have decided to keep puppy buyers out of our nursery. We want to make sure that our puppies are safe from these diseases so we ask that we have NO VISITORS until the pups are 8 weeks and safely inoculated.


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Stéphane Maurice Bongho-Nouarra (* 6. Juni 1937 in Ouésso, Französisch-Äquatorialafrika, heute: Republik Kongo; † 7. Oktober 2007 in Brüssel) war ein kongolesischer Politiker der Alliance Nationale pour la Démocratie (AND), der unter anderem 1992 Premierminister der Republik Kongo war.

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Bongho-Nouarra fungierte zwischen 1968 und 1969 in der Regierung von Premierminister Alfred Raoul als Minister für öffentliche Arbeiten. Am 2. September 1992 wurde er als Vertreter der Alliance Nationale pour la Démocratie (AND) Nachfolger des Parteilosen André Milongo als Premierminister der Republik Kongo. Diesen Posten hatte er bis zum 6. Dezember 1992 und wurde daraufhin von Claude Antoine Dacosta abgelöst. In der Regierung von Premierminister Jacques Joachim Yhombi-Opango hatte er zwischen 1995 und 1996 das Amt des Verteidigungsministers inne.

Weblinks
 Eintrag in rulers.org
 Congo (Brazzaville): Prime Ministers

Premierminister (Republik Kongo)
Verteidigungsminister (Republik Kongo)
Minister (Republik Kongo)
Kongolese (Republik Kongo)
Geboren 1937
Gestorben 2007
Mann

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The DoveCote Brasserie is an amazing Orlando Wedding Venue here in Central Florida!
Orlando Wedding DJ Chuck Johnson helped Tran and Frank celebrate their big day! Setting up in the Great Hall, Chuck provided music for both Ceremony and Reception. After Tran and Frank said "I do," they snuck outside for photos. Their guests enjoyed coffee, cocktails, and pastries inside. Friends and family enjoyed dancing throughout the afternoon until the Grand Exit.
The DoveCote Brasserie is a relatively new Orlando Wedding Venue. It has easy parking access in the Bank of America Building Downtown. DoveCote partners with Foxtail Coffee, offering gourmet coffee and delicious baked treats. The venue space is unique, ranging from coffee-house chic to expansive "modern skyscraper." It's a truly creative take on Central Florida weddings!
Thinking about having your wedding or reception at the DoveCote Brasserie?
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package com.team254.frc2013.commands;

import com.team254.frc2013.Constants;
import com.team254.lib.util.ThrottledPrinter;
import com.team254.lib.util.Util;
import edu.wpi.first.wpilibj.DriverStation;

/**
 * Controls the robot drive train using the standard Team 254 scheme.
 *
 * @author richard@team254.com (Richard Lin)
 */
public class CheesyDriveCommand extends CommandBase {
  private double oldWheel = 0.0;
  private double quickStopAccumulator;
  private double throttleDeadband = 0.02;
  private double wheelDeadband = 0.02;
  ThrottledPrinter p = new ThrottledPrinter(.1);

  public CheesyDriveCommand() {
    requires(drive);
  }

  protected void initialize() {
    drive.disableControllers() ;
  }

  protected void execute() {
    if (DriverStation.getInstance().isAutonomous()) {
      return;
    }
    boolean isQuickTurn = controlBoard.getQuickTurn();
    boolean isHighGear = controlBoard.getHighGear();
    drive.shift(isHighGear);

    double wheelNonLinearity;

    double wheel = handleDeadband(controlBoard.rightStick.getX(), wheelDeadband);
    double throttle = -handleDeadband(controlBoard.leftStick.getY(), throttleDeadband);

    double negInertia = wheel - oldWheel;
    oldWheel = wheel;

    if (isHighGear) {
      wheelNonLinearity = 0.6;
      // Apply a sin function that's scaled to make it feel better.
      wheel = Math.sin(Math.PI / 2.0 * wheelNonLinearity * wheel) /
          Math.sin(Math.PI / 2.0 * wheelNonLinearity);
      wheel = Math.sin(Math.PI / 2.0 * wheelNonLinearity * wheel) /
          Math.sin(Math.PI / 2.0 * wheelNonLinearity);
    } else {
      wheelNonLinearity = 0.5;
      // Apply a sin function that's scaled to make it feel better.
      wheel = Math.sin(Math.PI / 2.0 * wheelNonLinearity * wheel) /
          Math.sin(Math.PI / 2.0 * wheelNonLinearity);
      wheel = Math.sin(Math.PI / 2.0 * wheelNonLinearity * wheel) /
          Math.sin(Math.PI / 2.0 * wheelNonLinearity);
      wheel = Math.sin(Math.PI / 2.0 * wheelNonLinearity * wheel) /
          Math.sin(Math.PI / 2.0 * wheelNonLinearity);
    }

    double leftPwm, rightPwm, overPower;
    double sensitivity = 1.7;

    double angularPower;
    double linearPower;

    // Negative inertia!
    double negInertiaAccumulator = 0.0;
    double negInertiaScalar;
    if (isHighGear) {
      negInertiaScalar = 5.0;
      sensitivity = Constants.sensitivityHigh.getDouble();
    } else {
      if (wheel * negInertia > 0) {
        negInertiaScalar = 2.5;
      } else {
        if (Math.abs(wheel) > 0.65) {
          negInertiaScalar = 5.0;
        } else {
          negInertiaScalar = 3.0;
        }
      }
      sensitivity = Constants.sensitivityLow.getDouble();

      if (Math.abs(throttle) > 0.1) {
       // sensitivity = 1.0 - (1.0 - sensitivity) / Math.abs(throttle);
      }
    }
    double negInertiaPower = negInertia * negInertiaScalar;
    negInertiaAccumulator += negInertiaPower;

    wheel = wheel + negInertiaAccumulator;
    if (negInertiaAccumulator > 1) {
      negInertiaAccumulator -= 1;
    } else if (negInertiaAccumulator < -1) {
      negInertiaAccumulator += 1;
    } else {
      negInertiaAccumulator = 0;
    }
    linearPower = throttle;

    // Quickturn!
    if (isQuickTurn) {
      if (Math.abs(linearPower) < 0.2) {
        double alpha = 0.1;
        quickStopAccumulator = (1 - alpha) * quickStopAccumulator + alpha *
            Util.limit(wheel, 1.0) * 5;
      }
      overPower = 1.0;
      if (isHighGear) {
        sensitivity = 1.0;
      } else {
        sensitivity = 1.0;
      }
      angularPower = wheel;
    } else {
      overPower = 0.0;
      angularPower = Math.abs(throttle) * wheel * sensitivity - quickStopAccumulator;
      if (quickStopAccumulator > 1) {
        quickStopAccumulator -= 1;
      } else if (quickStopAccumulator < -1) {
        quickStopAccumulator += 1;
      } else {
        quickStopAccumulator = 0.0;
      }
    }

    rightPwm = leftPwm = linearPower;
    leftPwm += angularPower;
    rightPwm -= angularPower;

    if (leftPwm > 1.0) {
      rightPwm -= overPower * (leftPwm - 1.0);
      leftPwm = 1.0;
    } else if (rightPwm > 1.0) {
      leftPwm -= overPower * (rightPwm - 1.0);
      rightPwm = 1.0;
    } else if (leftPwm < -1.0) {
      rightPwm += overPower * (-1.0 - leftPwm);
      leftPwm = -1.0;
    } else if (rightPwm < -1.0) {
      leftPwm += overPower * (-1.0 - rightPwm);
      rightPwm = -1.0;
    }

    drive.setLeftRightPower(leftPwm, rightPwm);
  }

  protected boolean isFinished() {
    return false;
  }

  protected void end() {
  }

  protected void interrupted() {
  }

  public double handleDeadband(double val, double deadband) {
    return (Math.abs(val) > Math.abs(deadband)) ? val : 0.0;
  }
}

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Australian Greens Leader Senator Bob Brown said he was honoured to be inducting Australian singer John Williamson into the ARIA Hall of Fame tonight.
Senator Brown said John Williamson was a True Blue environmentalist.
"John put his career on the line for Australia's wild and scenic natural heritage including its stunning forests," said Senator Brown.
"How fabulous that Rip Rip Woodchip, the song that was banned from some places, is now in the ABC's song book for schools.
"In Tasmania under an emerging agreement magnificent forests are about to be protected.
"The love of Australia is embedded in every cell of John Williamson's being. He makes us all feel good to be alive under the Southern Cross.


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About thirty years ago, Bavaria introduced the brand 8.6. It launched a series of special beers, which became a great success, especially in France. Meanwhile in France and Italy particularly, Bavaria 8.6 has become one of the largest beer brands in the 50 cl. segment, and has built up a very strong market position for its brand.
Now, 30 years later, Bavaria comes again with a new series of limited edition 8.6. It involves an intense blonde beer, which is sold in cans with an extrovert refined tattoo design.
Bavaria introduces this because it expects to attract attention this way.
According to Bavaria, it is a fact that one in three consumers only makes his choice of special beer, once in front of the shelf. Thanks to the four special designs, there is a significant chance that the cans will attract the attention of the hesitating consumer.
The design of the cans undoubtedly attract attention. But how special is the special beer itself? This 8.6 line of Bavaria consists of six versions: Original, Red, Gold, Absinthe, Black and Extreme. In the Netherlands only the Original and Extreme versions are currently available. The beers are Intense blonde, each with its own strength. The Original for instance is made out of four types of malt from Holland, Scandinavia and France, which, according to Bavaria, guarantees its quality. The Extreme (as the name suggests) has a very high alcohol content; a whopping 10.5%.
Reactions are mediocre, but one could argue about taste. In terms of design and marketing, Bavaria is definitely hitting the right target.

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is the currency and the currency respectively issued by: Federal Reserve Bank and Bank Indonesia.
Use our United States dollar to Indonesian Rupiah converter and get the latest currencies rates.
USD to IDR today rate is 1 $ equal 14180.000 Rp.


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#pragma once
#include "stdafx.h"
#include "Mesh.hpp"
#include "Animation.hpp"
#include "SQTTransform.hpp"

#include <luapath/luapath.hpp>
#include <assimp/Importer.hpp>
#include <glm/glm.hpp>

struct ShaderProgram;
struct aiScene;
struct aiNode;

/**
@brief A class that is used as the template to instantiate Object instances.
@details Each Object contain a pointer to its Model. Many Object instances can have the same underlying Model.
As such Model member variables are not allowed to be changed except the shader that it uses.
once after initialization. A Model owns the Assimp Scene that it loads. Disgards of the scene after construction once
the relevant data structure have been loaded. Model also own the its Mesh objects so it manages the lifetime of Mesh.
Between the GameWorld -> Object -> Model -> Mesh -> Vertex hierarchy it is Model that associates with a given ShaderProgram.
some of the code is adapted from http://learnopengl.com/#!Model-Loading/Model
*/
class Model
{
public:
	/**@brief Contruct a model by giving the modelTable loaded from lua config file.
		 @details Usually it is the responsibility of ModelManager to initialize and load models
	 */
	Model(const luapath::Table &modelTable);

	/**Deletes the Mesh objects of the model*/
	virtual ~Model();

	/**render the model meshes using the shader associated with that model*/
	virtual void render() const;
	ShaderProgram* getShaderProgram() const;
protected:
	/**
	@brief Loads a model with supported ASSIMP extensions from file and stores the resulting meshes in the meshes vector.
	*/
	virtual void loadScene(const luapath::Table &modelTable);
	/**Calls ShaderManager to retrieve a ShaderProgram object */
	void loadShaders(const luapath::Table &modelTable);

	/**Get a single Vertex at position @param i of @param mesh. */
	Vertex retrieveVertex(const aiMesh* mesh, int i);

	/**Get the indices in @param mesh and transfer to @param resultMesh*/
	void retrieveIndices(Mesh *resultMesh, const aiMesh *mesh);

	/**@brief Get the material properties stored in the loaded assimp model.
		@details currently supports ambient, diffuse,specular and shininess components
	*/
	void retrieveMaterials(Mesh *resultMesh, const aiMesh* mesh);

	/**@brief Multiplies all the vertices of the mesh by the (root transforms * mesh transform)
	*/
	void bakeTransform(Mesh *resultMesh, const aiNode* node);
	/**Companion function to retrieveMaterials*/
	aiColor4D loadMaterialProperties(const aiMaterial *mat, const char *aiType, unsigned int type, unsigned int idx);

	/** @brief Processes a node in a recursive fashion.
		@details Processes each individual mesh located at the node and repeats this process on its children nodes (if any).
	*/
	virtual void processNode(const aiNode* node);

	/**Creates a newly allocated Mesh for each aiMesh. Fill the Mesh with relevant data (vertices, normals, etc.)*/
	virtual Mesh* processMesh(const aiMesh* mesh);

	/** @brief Checks all material textures of a given type and loads the textures if they're not loaded yet.
	 */
	std::vector<Texture> loadMaterialTextures(const aiMaterial* mat, const aiTextureType type);

	/**@brief Loads a single texture from a file.
		@details Relies on @link m_ModelDir to have been set beforehand which happens in the loadScene function*/
	GLint textureFromFile(const std::string &textureDir);

public:
	const std::string m_Name;
	std::vector<Mesh*> m_Meshes; //!< the array of meshes that are rendered
	ShaderProgram *m_ShaderProgram;

protected:
	//used by subclasses only
	Model(const std::string &name);

	Assimp::Importer m_Importer;
	const aiScene *m_Scene; //!< freed at the end of the constructor
	std::string m_ModelDir;  //!< contains the folder directory of the model
	std::vector<Texture> m_TexturesLoaded; //!< structure to speed up loading textures which have been loaded before
};

/**
@brief Recursive bone structure for SkinnedModel
@todo enforce constness on member variables
*/
struct Bone
{
	/**Deletes bones recursively*/
	~Bone();
	int m_Id;	//!< Handy for faster lookup within vectors sequentially storing the bones
	std::string m_Name; //!< name identifier is useful as it is more descriptive
	SQTTransform m_LocalTransformation; //!< transformation of the bone
	glm::mat4 m_InverseBindPose; //!< converts from model space to bone space
	Bone *m_Parent;
	std::vector<Bone*> m_Children;

	/**Find a bone in the hierarchy by the given @param boneIndex*/
	const Bone* findBone(int boneIndex) const;
	/**Find a bone in the hierarchy by the given @param boneName*/
	const Bone* findBone(const std::string &boneName) const;

};

/**@brief An extension of the plain Model which can only represent rigid models.
	Stores an array of SkinnedMesh instead of plain Mesh.
	Acts as the base of the skeleton bone hierachy.
@todo enforce proper constness
*/
class SkinnedModel
	: public Model
{
public:
	/**@brief Contruct a model by giving the modelTable loaded from lua config file.
	@details Usually it is the responsibility of ModelManager to initialize and load models
	*/
	SkinnedModel(const luapath::Table &modelTable);
	/**Deletes the skeleton of the model*/
	~SkinnedModel();

	/** index to bone local sqt transform  */
	typedef std::map<unsigned int, SQTTransform> LocalTransformMap;
	/** index to the final transformation matrix */
	typedef std::map<unsigned int, glm::mat4> AbsoluteTransformMap;

	/** index to aiBone map for quick lookup when building bone structure. This structure is only used during initialization */
	typedef std::map<unsigned int, const aiBone*> AiBoneMap;

	/** index to aiBone map for quick lookup when building bone structure */
	typedef std::map<std::string, unsigned int> BoneIdMap;
	BoneIdMap m_BoneIdMap; //!< speed up

	/** Get the array of (bone id, bone transform) pairs */
	LocalTransformMap getBoneLocalTransforms() const;

	/**Calculate the final blended matrix from the GlobalInverseTransform,
		the upstream @param localTransforms and the Bone InverseBindPose
		Recursively calculate the bone transform
	*/
	AbsoluteTransformMap getAbsoluteBoneTransforms(const LocalTransformMap &localTransforms, AbsoluteTransformMap &parentTransforms, bool includeIBP) const;

	bool hasAnimation() const;
	/**@brief Get the animation that plays when there is no user input*/
	const Animation* getIdleAnimation() const;
	/**@brief Retrieve the animation structure with @param animId */
	const Animation* getAnimation(unsigned int animId) const;
	/**@brief Retrieve the animation structure with @param animName */
	const Animation* getAnimation(std::string animName) const;

	/**Returns the bone index in the map */
	unsigned int findBoneIndex(const std::string &boneName) const;

protected:
	/**Prints the assimp animation hierachy*/
	void printAnimHierarchy() const;
	/**Create the bone lookup table from the asssimp scene*/
	void createBoneLookupMaps(AiBoneMap &aiBoneMap, BoneIdMap &boneIdMap);

	/**Constructs bone hierarchy from the assimp bone hierarchy*/
	void loadBones(const aiNode *rootBone);
	/**Companion to loadBones*/
	void loadBones(const aiNode *currNode, const AiBoneMap &aiBoneMap, Bone *currBone);

	/**Load the animations from assimp scene into the internal animation representation*/
	void loadAnimations(const luapath::Table &modelTable);

	/**Load the animations from assimp scene into the internal animation representation*/
	void loadAnimation(const aiAnimation *currAnim, const std::string &animName, int numAnim);

	virtual void processNode(const aiNode *node);
	virtual Mesh* processMesh(const aiMesh *mesh);

	/**Companion to getAbsoluteBoneTransforms*/
	void calculateTransformations(const Bone *parentNode,
									const glm::mat4 &parentTransform,
									const LocalTransformMap &localTransforms,
									AbsoluteTransformMap &parentTransforms,
									AbsoluteTransformMap &result,
									bool includeIBP) const;

public:
	Bone *m_Skeleton;
protected:
	//!< lookup quicker with ids
	typedef std::map<unsigned int, Animation*> AnimMap;
	AnimMap m_AnimMap;
	unsigned int m_IdleAnimationId;
	//!< lookup through the actual name of the animation. Mostly used when constructing the model
	typedef std::map<std::string, unsigned int> AnimIdMap;
	AnimIdMap m_AnimIdMap;

	//const aiNode *m_rootBoneNode; //!< the root of the scene. Becomes invalid after initialization

	//glm::mat4 m_GlobalInverseTransform; //!< the matrix fixes model axis to openGL axis
	LocalTransformMap m_LocalTransforms; //!< the array of bone transforms used as template for Object instances

};


1. Why did you decide to become a volunteer with APM?
Well, I have been a member since 1985 and covered a lot of ground in projects in a varying number of roles. It wasn't until I became a qualified Accident Investigator and became involved in investigation work that I began to see incidents (and indeed near misses) are a result of management failings. I then become very interested in the management environment which exist around programmes and projects – and therefore decided to join the Governance Group.
2. What benefits have you gained from being an APM volunteer?
I have found it fascinating to see "you are not alone!". The same issues manifest themselves across a number of industries, and it is great to see how they face these challenges. It's good to meet people in other sectors, and to see the way that the APM is developing by being plugged into the Volunteer grapevine.
3. What would your top tip be to an APM member looking to become a volunteer?
Just do it. The groups that exist are there with people of a like mind. I think you have to have a passion for a topic or an issue, but not in a way that is dogmatic. The idea of a Volunteers section, especially on the interest groups is where we can all learn and put something into the profession. In many ways, it's best to leave your Business at the door – the key to this is the title – Volunteers.
Find out more about volunteer opportunities with APM.


Scottrade is an online financial services website that lets you manage your investments and conduct online trading through their website. The site however requires Java for full functionality including the Scottrade Streaming Quote application and so you can't browse to it natively from your iPad through Safari. However with Virtual Browser for Chrome anywhere you have a wi-fi signal you can instantly access your Scottrade account on the go.
Virtual Browser for Chrome is available through iTunes or for more information visit us at virtualchrome.com.
The United Airlines Unimatic Website is an employee web portal that lets flight attendants and pilots and other employees check their schedules online and access other work related information. The site however requires Java and so you can't browse to it natively on your iPad through Safari. However with Virtual Browser for Chrome anywhere in the world that you have a wi-fi signal you can access the site, on the go, from your iPad. (Sorry that we don't have credentials to log in with for the demo).
American Greetings.com is an online site that lets you create emailable cards to your friends and family, including talking cards. The American Greetings site has a huge selection of templates to choose from, as well as a variety of actor voices to read whatever content you want to create. The site however requires Flash for full functionality and so you can't browse to it natively from your iPad through Safari, however with Virtual Browser for Chrome anywhere that you have a wi-fi signal you can create hours of fun.


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package net.community.chest.rrd4j.common.core;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.net.BindException;

import org.rrd4j.core.RrdBackend;
import org.rrd4j.core.RrdBackendFactory;

public class RrdBackendFactoryEmbedder extends RrdBackendFactoryExt {
    private RrdBackendFactory    _fac    /* =null */;
    public RrdBackendFactory getEmbeddedFactory ()
    {
        return _fac;
    }

    public void setEmbeddedFactory (RrdBackendFactory fac)
    {
        _fac = fac;
    }
    /**
     * @param fac The actual {@link RrdBackendFactory} to use. May be null
     * and/or substituted by a call to {@link #setEmbeddedFactory(RrdBackendFactory)}
     */
    public RrdBackendFactoryEmbedder (RrdBackendFactory fac)
    {
        _fac = fac;
    }

    public RrdBackendFactoryEmbedder ()
    {
        this(null);
    }
    /*
     * @see org.rrd4j.core.RrdBackendFactory#exists(java.lang.String)
     */
    @Override
    protected boolean exists (String path) throws IOException
    {
        final RrdBackendFactory    fac=getEmbeddedFactory();
        if (null == fac)
            throw new BindException("exists(" + path + ") no current factory instance");

        try
        {
            return RrdBackendFactoryExt.exists(fac, path);
        }
        catch(Exception e)
        {
            if (e instanceof IOException)
                throw (IOException) e;

            throw new BindException("exists(" + path + ") " + e.getClass().getName() + " while invoking embedded method: " + e.getMessage());
        }
    }
    /*
     * @see org.rrd4j.core.RrdBackendFactory#getFactoryName()
     */
    @Override
    public String getFactoryName ()
    {
        final RrdBackendFactory    fac=getEmbeddedFactory();
        if (null == fac)
            return null;
        else
            return fac.getFactoryName();
    }
    /*
     * @see org.rrd4j.core.RrdBackendFactory#open(java.lang.String, boolean)
     */
    @Override
    protected RrdBackend open (String path, boolean readOnly) throws IOException
    {
        final RrdBackendFactory    fac=getEmbeddedFactory();
        if (null == fac)
            throw new BindException("open(" + path + ")[read-only=" + readOnly + "] no current factory instance");

        try
        {
            return RrdBackendFactoryExt.open(fac, path, readOnly);
        }
        catch(Exception e)
        {
            if (e instanceof IOException)
                throw (IOException) e;

            throw new BindException("open(" + path + ")[read-only=" + readOnly + "] " + e.getClass().getName() + " while invoking embedded method: " + e.getMessage());
        }
    }
    /*
     * @see org.rrd4j.core.RrdBackendFactory#shouldValidateHeader(java.lang.String)
     */
    @Override
    protected boolean shouldValidateHeader (String path) throws IOException
    {
        final RrdBackendFactory    fac=getEmbeddedFactory();
        if (null == fac)
            throw new BindException("shouldValidateHeader(" + path + ") no current factory instance");

        try
        {
            return RrdBackendFactoryExt.shouldValidateHeader(fac, path);
        }
        catch(Exception e)
        {
            if (e instanceof IOException)
                throw (IOException) e;

            throw new BindException("shouldValidateHeader(" + path + ") " + e.getClass().getName() + " while invoking embedded method: " + e.getMessage());
        }
    }
}


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Magazine Summer 2015 Research Highlight
Developing Effective Intellectual Property Partnerships
All too often, companies from emerging and established economies talk past each other when discussing intellectual property — and fail to consider all their options for a productive collaboration. There are five different ways that companies can structure such IP partnerships — and it's important to choose the one that's the best fit.
David Michael, David J. Kappos and John Villasenor June 16, 2015 Reading Time: 11 min
MediaTek Inc. has been successful in licensing certain technologies behind its semiconductors to other organizations.
Image courtesy of Mediatek
As business becomes increasingly global and technology-driven, companies everywhere are facing pressures to be on the cutting edge. Innovation and intellectual property (IP) — long vital for traditional multinational corporations — are now just as important to the strategy of growing companies in dynamic, fast-changing markets in China, India, the Middle East, Africa and elsewhere.
In this context, most forward-thinking companies recognize the need to forge partnerships to grow and gain access to new technologies, capabilities and markets. Although partnerships between mature multinational companies and growing companies can be challenging, they can also be mutually beneficial. Multinationals can gain market access and technology, while growing companies can leapfrog their competition and gain a foothold on the global stage.
Sadly, the reality is that would-be partners frequently talk past each other when discussing IP collaborations. Often, executives lack a common framework to discuss these collaborations. They do not understand the prevalent choices and models, and often hold narrow views of portfolio management and IP strategy.
In our experience facilitating and studying hundreds of global IP partnerships, we have observed that there are five viable and valuable models for IP management and monetization. By understanding these models and their trade-offs, potential partners are better able to strengthen their own IP strategies and gain greater access to the innovations of other companies.
The Five Models for IP Collaboration
1. IP Licensing
The most common form of IP collaboration is the traditional patent license, which is a stand-alone contract or grant of legal rights. Licenses can also be established for the use of copyright, trademarks, service marks and trade secrets. Licenses can be difficult to enforce in some markets, but many nations that have traditionally had weaker enforcement mechanisms, such as China, have recently been strengthening IP protection. However, even in countries with a long history of robust IP protection, the process of actually enforcing IP can be time-consuming and expensive, and there is no guarantee of a successful outcome to litigation.
Traditionally, licenses established a narrow business relationship that was often difficult to broaden. In return for paying a royalty, licensees would receive the right to use a particular asset (for example, a technology), but the license would often exclude access to any additional process knowledge, technological acumen or expertise.
David Michael is a senior partner and managing director at the Boston Consulting Group. David J. Kappos is a partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP and the former director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. John Villasenor is a professor of electrical engineering and public policy at UCLA. The authors are members of the Global Agenda Councils at the World Economic Forum.
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How one man's philosophy of data and food science could help save the planet
Oliver Zahn once pondered the nature of the cosmos. Now he's using machine learning to build plant-based proteins that taste just like meat — and cheese.
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Oliver Zahn is an astrophysicist who until a few years ago worked alongside Nobel laureates at University of California, Berkeley pondering the nature of the universe. He's also a skilled mathematician with an abiding love of philosophy and how it can help make sense of the world's problems — like, say, tackling climate change.
Addressing that existential crisis led Zahn to data and food science, two fields he combined at Climax Foods, the company he founded in 2019 after stints at Google and with the folks behind the faux-meat Impossible burger that fooled Glenn Beck. (Yes, that Glenn Beck. Turns out he's also a rancher). He and a small team of chemists and other scientists are using machine learning to identify all the combinations of plant-based proteins they could use to create meat and cheese alternatives that taste like the real thing.
Beyond building better beef, Climax Foods and others in the alt-meat biz just might help save the planet. Producing the 9 billion-plus cattle, chickens, turkeys, hogs, and other animals Americans eat each year contributes about 4 percent of the nation's greenhouse gas emissions. (Worldwide, livestock accounts for between 14.5 and 18 percent of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions.) It also uses about 40 percent of the country's landmass when you factor in the area needed to raise the food all those animals eat. Globally, livestock produces more CO₂ than all of the world's transportation combined.
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Climax is one of a growing number of startups that believe using plants to make protein is a key climate solution, and a growing number of consumers — not all of them vegetarians — are only too happy to buy what they're selling. Between 2015 and 2019, alt-meat sales in the U.S. hit almost $1 billion, a jump of 56 percent. One survey found that nearly eight in 10 millennials, the country's largest demographic group, eat the stuff. That helps explain why Climax recently raised $7.5 million in seed funding.
Fix sat down with Zahn to talk about the wastefulness of animal agriculture, why he made the jump from astrophysics to food, and how his work might lead to a better burger —and maybe even vegan cheese you'd actually want to eat.
On his love of science — and philosophy
I've always been a very philosophical person. At the same time, I was always very good at math — I won all sorts of competitions in Germany, where I grew up. I studied physics and philosophy in school. To me, physics is like philosophy, but with math as the language. I got my Ph.D. in astrophysics at Harvard, did my postdoc at Berkeley, and then I ran the Berkeley Center for Cosmological Physics, which was a great honor. But at the same time, I knew I had to shift the tracks a little bit. Science enables us to do many things, but it's also not necessary in many cases, and sometimes it's even disruptive. Humans have this amazing ability to understand and change things, but at the same time, we're also engaged in this sort of ravenous industrialization that's potentially going to kill us.
On switching from astrophysics to food
I've also always really been into food. I've been on a plant-based diet since I was a teenager and gave up meat quite easily, but avoiding cheese was really hard. But cows need to be forcefully impregnated to produce milk, and that's just nasty stuff. Plus, raising livestock is such an antiquated way to derive nutrients from the Earth. Instead of eating plants, we funnel them through the extremely complicated machine that is an animal. It's such a wasteful process and of course it contributes to global warming, as animals naturally emit methane.
There's also a lot of CO₂ produced too, to keep farms running and to produce all the plants that animals eat. More than a third of the world's fresh water goes to animal agriculture, and 40 percent of the world's arable land is used by animal ag, primarily for the food we grow to feed the animals we eat. There's just so much waste involved, and as a scientist, that just didn't make much sense to me. There are so many plants in the world with many protein types as well as a great abundance of flavor-active compounds. You can combine these building blocks in a multitude of ways to create flavors and textures not unlike those we love in animal foods. But how does one do this?
On why he launched a food-science startup
I founded Climax Foods to try and figure this out. In short, it's an extremely rich combinatorial problem, which means that you have many different ways of combining something. There are thousands of plant species that we might source at scale, and they all have various degrees of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, and so on. How do you mine these thousands of functional proteins, tens of thousands of flavor-active compounds, and hundreds of thousands of precursors to flavors and textures, and process them in different ways, like through heat or fermentation or changing their pH?
[pullquote]"There's no reason why we couldn't actually create something that is better than the animal version."[/pullquote]
As there are millions of things you can combine in an infinite number of ways, it becomes quite difficult to do it in a trial-and-error manner. You need a machine-learning model to understand what might happen in other contexts, even if you don't test every combination directly in the lab. It's sort of like with self-driving cars: Teslas have driven less than 1 percent of all the highways in the world, but they are able to extrapolate information from that on what to do on all the other highways in the world, and they're getting better and better at that all the time. And you can do the same thing with food.
We have extremely promising prototypes and we are starting to fool people when we do blind taste tests. Our goal right now is to match the taste and texture of animal products. But we've had the realization that there's no reason why we couldn't go way beyond that and actually create something that is better than the animal version. And we have lots of ideas for how to do that. We're creating a lot of different things right now, though cheese is the thing we're most excited about.
On his optimism about the future of food
Our species is at this amazing point in time — there's so much opportunity and yet we face these great existential threats. Being part of this journey to turn things around is just fascinating to me. I don't mean to dismiss the many environmental problems we need to solve. But in a way, food is the most irreducible of them. We sort of know how to solve transport, and we sort of know how to solve the global warming caused by industry — we just need to scale technologies that already exist for harnessing solar energy. The only other big contributor to global warming and environmental devastation is animal agriculture. While I loved astrophysics, asking the ultimate questions like, "Where do we all come from, and where are we all going?" always felt like something was missing. I think there's a good argument to be made that this is the most exciting problem to work on right now.
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Joyce Estess Lindsay passed away peacefully at home in Hammond on January 11, 2021 at the age of 79. She was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Raymond Estess and Evelyn Woollums Estess. In her youth she moved to Luling, Louisiana where she later met her husband, Harold "Billy" Lindsay. She resided for many years in LaPlace where she enjoyed her life as a homemaker. She was also a gifted miniaturist and was an active member of national and local miniature organizations.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her son Keith Lindsay (Noelle), grandchildren Keira and Shane Lindsay, twin sister Judith McBroom (Mack), sisters Gail Zeringue (Kenneth) and Ann St. Amant (the late Ted), and many dearly loved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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"A healthy museum, with its own identity and planning, the likes of which in Italy no longer exists ". With these words, Massimo Isola, Deputy Mayor of Faenza, commented on the lively 2018 calendar of the MIC – International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza, presented yesterday during a press conference.
from November 11th, 2018 to February 10th, 2019 the great exhibition " Precolombiane: ceramiche, l'altra faccia dell'America (Pre-Columbian: ceramics, the other side of America)"; the MIC has the largest Italian collection of pre-Columbian ceramics, the second largest in Europe, with fascinating records from the Peruvian area (Nasca and Chimu cultures), from Mexico (Teotihuacan, Aztec, Mixtecan, Maya cultures), Costa Rica and Brazil.
The MIC Argillà Italia initiatives (August 31st – September 2nd), the biennial market exhibition that this year will be hosted in Germany. It will be filled with a rich cultural program that will include events, exhibitions and conferences; the second edition of Superfici d'Autore, an exhibition on the latest industrial ceramic design productions in conjunction with Cersaie and Tecnargilla; then in October, the Settimana del Contemporaneo, a mini-festival that collects the best contemporary art projects in the city, which MIC participates with a personal exhibition of ceramic paintings and sculptures by Alessandro Roma.
In 2018 the MIC space will be enriched by the Project Room, a room located at the beginning of the Faenza Renaissance path, which will be used to present events concerning the museum such as restorations, acquisition of new collections, donations, publications. 2018 should also see the renovation of the library should end and the ancient reading room with wooden furniture designed by Ennio Golfieri will once again be accessible.


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Q: Xamarin.Android Adyen Integration & Bindings Library .aar Hello colleagues developers,
I'm currently developing a Xamarin Form app that requires the integration of a Payment Service Provider. My company requires that I use Adyen as the PSP.
Adyen itself doesn't provide any information on Xamarin integration. Information exist for Android and IOS but can't find anything for Xamarin forms / Xamarin.Android.
I've created a Bindings Library (android).
I've added the.aar file provided by Adyen into it.
Then I built it with the LibraryProjectZip property but after adding the reference to my Xamarin.android project, I can't use any methods that should be in it...
I've tried this process with another .aar and everything went fine...
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I guess it gains new mileage when the new character is a black man. I really hope we don't discover that Star Wars black people are from the planet Afreekkka or something. JJ, do us proud!
Maybe Mel Brooks' fleet from "History of the World Part 2" will appear. Just to show there's more minorities in the big galaxy.
I don't think we'll see an explosion of thin skinned people at Fox news go nuts because of this line's brand than we saw them do over "Slave" Leia and their in-house 5$ mil. law suit against Hasbro over a frelling Hamster.


I love browsing the kickstarter website looking for interesting projects. I was looking through the fashion category and stumbled upon Kordal. Kordal is based in New York and is a knitwear clothing company. Their project on kickstarter is to raise $10,000 by May 18 to help launch the 2013 Spring collection and attend the Capsule Trade Show in New York City.
I think their items are beautifully crafted and I love the idea of combining high end style with comfort. Watch their video here and maybe you'll be inspired to donate! They have a great selection of knitted incentives including ties, bracelets, hats and sweaters!
I love the 1960s and one of my favorite style icons from that time is Twiggy.
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March 20, 2022 by Laura Lissett
Sam Hurley is a well-known American TikToker and social media star known for his extraordinarily rude, funny and sometimes even 6+ second videos that have made thousands of talented young people famous. One of those talents is Sam Hurley, his quirky personality. On his TikTok account, he featured friends like Josh Richards and Jayden Hossler. He has become quite a sensation for the star of the popular app TikTok. With more than 3.8 million followers, he quickly turned heads on TikTok. Sam has become a huge social media star among today's youth and has 170,000 subscribers on Youtube. His followers can also connect with him on Snapchat and Facebook. To top it off, this young man has just started his career and has great opportunities ahead of him. Enter the Biography section and learn more about Wikipedia, biography, age, height, weight, girlfriend, net worth, career and many more facts about him!
Real Name Sam Hurley
Nick Name Sam
Famous As TikTok Star, Social Media Star
Birthday September 1, 2003
Birthplace Texas
Girlfriend Single
Net Worth approx. $200,000 (USD)
Sam Hurley height and weight
How tall is Sam Hurley? He is 5 feet 6 inches or 1.67 m or 167 cm tall and weighs approximately 57 kg or 127 pounds. He has blue eyes and blonde hair. He is also a fitness fanatic. He wears shoe size US 7.5.
Sam Hurley age
How old is Sam Hurley? His birthday falls on September 1, 2003. He is 17 years old. His zodiac sign is Virgo. He was born in Texas. He has US citizenship and is ethnically mixed.
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Who is Sam Hurley's girlfriend? He is in a relationship with a girl whose name is unknown to the public. Her previous dating history is also unknown.
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Sam Hurley net worth
What is Sam Hurley's net worth? His career on social media is his main source of income. Sam Hurley is known as a social media star who never hesitates to take a couple of photos with his fans on the street or at the mall. He goes on to credit them for making him the popular person that he is, saying he knows his success peaked when people flocked to him for photos and autographs. The net worth of him is estimated to be more than $200,000.
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Sam Hurley posts many vlogs and jokes on his YouTube channel. He loves the challenges and the adventures of it and he spends most of his time editing the videos of him and juggling the shots. He is also a music lover, one of his hobbies is singing. As a child he was an athlete. He also likes to play baseball and basketball.
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(敷地などを仕切る)囲い,垣根,柵(さく), フェンス 《★【類語】 fence は木材・金属・金網などで作った柵; wall は石・れんがなどの塀; hedge は低木などを植えて作った生け垣で,野原・畑・家などの境界をなす》.
a sunk fence 隠れ垣 《溝・堀などの底に沿って作った柵》.
Good fences make good neighbors. 《諺》 よい垣根はよい隣人をつくる(親しき仲にも礼儀あり).
put one's horse at [to] the fence 馬に障害物を飛び越すように仕向ける.
fence (off) fields [a garden] 田畑[庭]を柵で囲う.
The plot was fenced round. その土地には囲いがめぐらされていた.
The field is fenced with barbed wire. その畑のまわりには有刺鉄線を張りめぐらしてある.
The area has been fenced from the public. その地域には一般の人が立ち入らないように囲いをしてある.
He cleverly fenced with the question [his questioners]. 彼はその質問[質問者]を巧みに受け流した.
The farmer fenced his fields.
His land is fenced with barbed wire.
His property is fenced with barbed wire.
The original meaning is "the act of defending", from Middle French defens (see defence), adopted in the 14th century. The sense "enclosure" arises in the mid 15th century. Also from the 15th century is use as a verb in the sense "to enclose with a fence". The generalized sense "to defend, screen, protect" arises ca. 1500. The sense "to fight with swords (rapiers)" is from the 1590s (Shakespeare).
(obsolete, uncountable) The art or practice of fencing.
(figuratively) A barrier, for example an emotional barrier.
(computing, programming) A memory barrier.
(transitive) To enclose, contain or separate by building fence.
(transitive) To defend or guard.
(transitive) To engage in the selling or buying of stolen goods.
(intransitive, sports) To engage in the sport of fencing.
(intransitive, equestrianism) To jump over a fence.


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Just watched the presentation and it was very interesting. When I was told that your pineapples were from Costa Rica, bells went off. I was there in 2010 and actually toured the plant where the pineapples were grown and harvested. They even had the Collin Street kiosk there. It was such a treat to have stopped there, learning about pineapples and trying your goodies.


Marjorie Hoshelle was an actress who had a successful Hollywood career. Hoshelle's career beginnings included film roles in "Old Acquaintance" (1943) with Bette Davis, the Jack Carson comedic adaptation "Make Your Own Bed" (1944) and the drama "The Mask of Dimitrios" (1944) with Sydney Greenstreet. Hoshelle made film her next project, appearing in "Black Market Babies" (1945), "Conflict" (1945) and the Kane Richmond drama "Behind the Mask" (1946). She also appeared in "Blonde For a Day" (1946), the Gary Cooper spy thriller "Cloak and Dagger" (1946) and the mystery "The Red Dragon" (1946) with Sidney Toler. Later in her career, Hoshelle acted in "Ladies of the Chorus" (1949) with Adele Jergens. Hoshelle's husband was Jeff Chandler. Hoshelle passed away in April 1989 at the age of 71.
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Background: More than 30,000 malaria cases are reported annually among international travellers. Despite improvements in malaria control, malaria continues to threaten travellers due to inaccurate perception of risk and sub-optimal pre-travel preparation. Methods: Records with a confirmed malaria diagnosis after travel from January 2003 to July 2016 were obtained from GeoSentinel, a global surveillance network of travel and tropical medicine providers that monitors travel-related morbidity. Records were excluded if exposure country was missing or unascertainable or if there was a concomitant acute diagnosis unrelated to malaria. Records were analyzed to describe the demographic and clinical characteristics of international travellers with malaria. Results: There were 5689 travellers included; 325 were children <18 years. More than half (53%) were visiting friends and relatives (VFRs). Most (83%) were exposed in sub-Saharan Africa. The median trip duration was 32 days (interquartile range 20–75); 53% did not have a pre-travel visit. More than half (62%) were hospitalized; children were hospitalized more frequently than adults (73 and 62%, respectively). Ninety-two per cent had a single Plasmodium species diagnosis, most frequently Plasmodium falciparum (4011; 76%). Travellers with P. falciparum were most frequently VFRs (60%). More than 40% of travellers with a trip duration ≤7 days had Plasmodium vivax. There were 444 (8%) travellers with severe malaria; 31 children had severe malaria. Twelve travellers died. Conclusion: Malaria remains a serious threat to international travellers. Efforts must focus on preventive strategies aimed on children and VFRs, and chemoprophylaxis access and preventive measure adherence should be emphasized.
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This publication constitutes the refereed complaints of the eleventh foreign Workshop on Algorithms and versions for the internet Graph, WAW 2014, held in Beijing, China, in December 2014.
The 12 papers offered have been rigorously reviewed and chosen for inclusion during this quantity. the purpose of the workshop was once to extra the knowledge of graphs that come up from the net and numerous person actions on the net, and stimulate the improvement of high-performance algorithms and purposes that take advantage of those graphs. The workshop accrued the researchers who're engaged on graph-theoretic and algorithmic facets of comparable advanced networks, together with social networks, quotation networks, organic networks, molecular networks, and different networks coming up from the Internet.
During this e-book, the writer offers a brand new computational version of stopping universal flaws in self sustaining robotic habit. To this finish, robots are outfitted with dependent reactive plans (SRPs) that are concurrent regulate courses which may not just be interpreted but additionally be reasoned approximately and manipulated.
This booklet constitutes the completely refereed post-proceedings of the second one overseas Workshop on Environments for Multiagent structures, E4MAS 2005, held in Utrecht, The Netherlands, in July 2005, as an linked occasion of AAMAS 2005. The sixteen revised papers provided have been rigorously reviewed and chosen from the lectures given on the workshop accomplished by way of a few invited papers of sought after researchers lively within the area.
This Springer short discusses effective safeguard protocols and schemes for multi-hop instant networks. It offers an summary of safety requisites for those networks, explores demanding situations in securing networks and provides procedure types. The authors introduce mechanisms to minimize the overhead and determine malicious nodes that drop packets deliberately.
An experimental investigation of kernels on graphs for collaborative recommendation and semi-supervised classification. Neural Networks 31, 53–72 (2012) 17. : Topic-Sensitive PageRank. In: Proceedings of WWW 2002 (2002) 18. : Random Graphs and Complex Networks, Lecture notes in preparation (2014) (preprint). nl/∼rhofstad/NotesRGCN. html 19. : Co-authorship networks in the digital library research community. Information Processing & Management 41, 1462–1480 (2005) 20. : Trust-aware recommender systems.
C Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014 A. Bonato et al. ): WAW 2014, LNCS 8882, pp. 34–46, 2014. 1007/978-3-319-13123-8 4 Efficient Computation of the Weighted Clustering Coefficient 35 Computing the clustering coefficient of a network is a challenging computational task since it reduces to counting the number of triangles in a graph. This task can be naively executed in O(n3 ) time or it can be reduced to matrix multiplication. The problem of computing the local clustering coefficient for every node of the network is even more challenging.
The case of undirected graphs corresponds to the case when W is a symmetric matrix. In general, Dii is the out-degree of node i ∈ V . If some node does not have outgoing edges, we add artificial outgoing edges from that node to all the other nodes. Throughout the paper, we assume that the graph is strongly connected, that is, each node can be reached from any other node. We propose two generalizations of the Personalized PageRank with nodedependent restart: Definition 1 (Occupation-Time Personalized PageRank, OT PPR) .


There are many reasons for keeping the legs strong including reducing fall risk, improving metabolism, and getting out of a chair with more ease. Additionally, according to a British study done on twins, published in 2015, there is also a link between brain health and leg strength.
As a physical therapist, I teach my patients exercises every day, and over the years I have found the chair squat to be one of the most functional and practical leg strengthening exercise.
Have someone time you (or look at the clock yourself), and on "start", you come to a full standing position with arms still crossed and back straight-then sit down again.
Repeat for 30 seconds, counting the number of times you get up.
*If you have any balance difficulties, do the exercise with hands on a table and have a person standing next to you for support if needed.
Once you have determined your number of repetitions, I suggest you do 2-3 sets of that number, either fast or at an easy pace, every day. Make sure you don't hold your breath as you practice this exercise. If the exercise makes your knees achy, progress slowly as tolerated, or check with a healthcare provider first.
For more information on the test, please visit the CDC website. And, let's get out of those chairs (and sit in them again, and stand, and sit)!
Meet others talking about exercise and healthy habits in the Healthy Living group.


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package com.mingzuozhibi.modules.vultr;

import com.mingzuozhibi.commons.base.BaseController;
import com.mingzuozhibi.commons.logger.LoggerBind;
import com.mingzuozhibi.commons.utils.*;
import com.mingzuozhibi.modules.disc.DiscRepository;
import lombok.extern.slf4j.Slf4j;
import org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Autowired;
import org.springframework.stereotype.Service;

import javax.annotation.PostConstruct;
import java.time.Instant;
import java.time.temporal.ChronoUnit;
import java.util.Optional;
import java.util.stream.Collectors;

import static com.mingzuozhibi.commons.base.BaseKeys.*;
import static com.mingzuozhibi.commons.utils.MyTimeUtils.fmtDateTime;
import static com.mingzuozhibi.commons.utils.ThreadUtils.runWithDaemon;

@Slf4j
@Service
@LoggerBind(Name.SERVER_CORE)
public class VultrService extends BaseController {

    @Autowired
    private VultrApi vultrApi;

    @Autowired
    private VultrContext vultrContext;

    @Autowired
    private DiscRepository discRepository;

    @PostConstruct
    public void init() {
        vultrApi.init();
        vultrContext.init();
        initCheck();
    }

    private void initCheck() {
        if (!vultrContext.getStartted().getValue()) {
            if (EnvLoader.isDevMode()) {
                log.info("In development mode, stop checkServer()");
            } else {
                checkServer(vultrContext.getTimeout().getValue());
            }
        }
    }

    private void checkServer(Instant timeout) {
        log.info("Vultr Instance Timeout = %s".formatted(
            MyTimeUtils.ofInstant(timeout).format(fmtDateTime)
        ));
        runWithDaemon(bind, "检查服务器超时", () -> {
            while (true) {
                var millis = timeout.toEpochMilli() - Instant.now().toEpochMilli();
                if (millis <= 0) {
                    if (vultrContext.getStartted().getValue()) {
                        bind.success("服务器正常运行中");
                    } else {
                        bind.warning("服务器似乎已超时,重新开始任务");
                        tryRedoTask();
                    }
                    break;
                }
                ThreadUtils.sleepMillis(millis);
            }
        });
    }

    public void createServer() {
        if (vultrContext.getDisable().getValue()) {
            bind.info("系统已设定为禁止更新");
            return;
        }
        var tasks = discRepository.findNeedUpdate().stream()
            .map(disc -> new TaskOfContent(disc.getAsin(), disc.getThisRank()))
            .collect(Collectors.toList());

        if (createInstance()) {
            vultrContext.getTaskCount().setValue(tasks.size());
            vultrContext.getDoneCount().setValue(0);
            vultrContext.getStartted().setValue(false);
            vultrContext.getTimeout().setValue(Instant.now().plus(15, ChronoUnit.MINUTES));
            checkServer(vultrContext.getTimeout().getValue());
            amqpSender.send(FETCH_TASK_START, gson.toJson(tasks));
            bind.info("JMS -> %s size=%d".formatted(FETCH_TASK_START, tasks.size()));
        }
    }

    public void finishServer(int doneCount) {
        vultrContext.getDoneCount().setValue(doneCount);
        var taskCount = vultrContext.getTaskCount().getValue();
        var skipCount = taskCount - doneCount;
        if (skipCount <= 100) {
            bind.success("更新日亚排名成功");
            deleteInstance();
            bind.debug("Next Vultr Instance Region = %s".formatted(vultrContext.formatRegion()));
        } else {
            bind.warning("更新日亚排名失败");
            Optional.ofNullable(vultrContext.getTimeout().getValue()).ifPresent(timeout -> {
                if (Instant.now().isBefore(timeout)) {
                    setStartted(false);
                } else {
                    tryRedoTask();
                }
            });
        }
    }

    public boolean createDevServer(Integer index) {
        try {
            bind.notify("开始创建测试服务器");

            bind.debug("正在获取快照ID");
            var snapshotId = vultrApi.getSnapshotId();
            if (snapshotId.isEmpty()) {
                bind.warning("未能获取快照ID");
                return false;
            }

            bind.debug("正在获取防火墙策略ID");
            var firewallId = vultrApi.getFirewallId();
            if (firewallId.isEmpty()) {
                bind.warning("未能获取防火墙策略ID");
                return false;
            }

            var code = vultrContext.findCode(index);
            bind.debug("Create Dev Instance Region = %s".formatted(vultrContext.formatRegion(code)));
            return vultrApi.createInstance(code, snapshotId.get(), firewallId.get(), true);
        } catch (Exception e) {
            bind.error("创建测试服务器异常:%s".formatted(e));
            return false;
        }
    }

    public void setStartted(boolean startted) {
        vultrContext.getStartted().setValue(startted);
    }

    public void setRetry(int retry) {
        vultrContext.getRetry().setValue(retry);
    }

    private void tryRedoTask() {
        vultrContext.getStartted().setValue(true);
        if (deleteInstance()) {
            var retry = vultrContext.getRetry().getValue();
            if (retry > 0) {
                vultrContext.getRetry().setValue(retry - 1);
                waitForDelete();
                createServer();
            } else {
                bind.warning("重试次数已耗尽");
            }
        } else {
            bind.warning("未能重新开始任务");
        }
    }

    private void waitForDelete() {
        bind.debug("等待60秒以重新开始任务");
        ThreadUtils.sleepSeconds(60);
    }

    private boolean createInstance() {
        try {
            bind.notify("开始创建服务器");

            bind.debug("正在检查服务器");
            var instance = vultrApi.getInstance();
            if (instance.isPresent()) {
                bind.debug("检查到服务器已存在");
                if (deleteInstance()) {
                    waitForDelete();
                } else {
                    return false;
                }
            }

            bind.debug("正在获取快照ID");
            var snapshotId = vultrApi.getSnapshotId();
            if (snapshotId.isEmpty()) {
                bind.warning("未能获取快照ID");
                return false;
            }

            bind.debug("正在获取防火墙策略ID");
            var firewallId = vultrApi.getFirewallId();
            if (firewallId.isEmpty()) {
                bind.warning("未能获取防火墙策略ID");
                return false;
            }

            bind.debug("This Vultr Instance Region = %s".formatted(vultrContext.formatRegion()));
            return vultrApi.createInstance(vultrContext.nextCode(), snapshotId.get(), firewallId.get(), false);
        } catch (Exception e) {
            bind.error("创建服务器异常:%s".formatted(e));
            return false;
        }
    }

    private boolean deleteInstance() {
        try {
            bind.notify("开始删除服务器");

            bind.debug("正在获取实例ID");
            var instance = vultrApi.getInstance();
            if (instance.isEmpty()) {
                bind.warning("未能获取实例ID");
                return false;
            }

            vultrContext.printStatus(instance.get());
            var instanceId = instance.get().get("id").getAsString();
            return vultrApi.deleteInstance(instanceId);
        } catch (Exception e) {
            bind.error("删除服务器异常:%s".formatted(e));
            return false;
        }
    }

}


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Folkestone Museum
Eanswythe and the Anglo-Saxons
Folkestone Museum and St Mary's & St Eanswythe's Church jointly present 'Eanswythe and the Anglo-Saxons' on the 11th & 12th September.
This weekend, which we hope to become an annual event, is a celebration of Folkestone's Anglo-Saxon (410-1066AD) heritage, including its patron Saint St Eanswythe. The event is timed to coincide with St Eanswythe's feast day, which falls on the 12th September every year. St Eanswythe is one of England's earliest indigenous saints, a member of the Kentish Royal Dynasty, who helped introduce Christianity into the country by welcoming the Augustinian mission in the 5th Century. Eanswythe herself, born some forty years later was to figure in the establishment of Folkestone' Anglo-Saxon minster and her remains, exceptionally, have stayed in the church dedicated to her, surviving Henry VIII's Reformation and the break from the Roman Catholic Church in the 1530s.
This is the focus for the historical aspects of the event, which will take place in both the Museum and St Mary's & St Eanswythe's Church. The locations and times are as follows (subject to availability):
11.00 (Church) Welcome by Father John Walker
From 11.00 (Museum) Anglo-Saxon storytelling and craft activities
11.15 (Church) Coffee and cake
11.30 (Church) Father John Walker – 'St Eanswythe's meditation practices'
12.15 (Church) Craft stalls
Re-enactment by local groups taking place through the day in and around the Museum and Church
15.00 (Museum) Dr Andrew Richardson - 'St Eanswythe and Kentish Royal Burials'*
19:00 (Church) Lunatraktors (click to follow link) 'broken folk' concert**
*This is a pay to enter lecture with tickets a £5.00 per person, please go to the Folkestone Museum Billetto webpage (click to follow link)
**The Lunatrakors concert is free but donations will be gratefully accepted
Sunday 12th September – St Eanswythe's Day
A solemn Eucharist for St Eanswythe Day followed by coffee, wine and cake, given by Father John Walker in St Mary's & St Eanswythe's Church at 10.30am
This webpage will be kept up-to-date with any changes to the programme. For any other details please enquire at Folkestone Town Hall, St Mary's & St Eanswythe's Church or call 01303 257946.
Exhibition - Reverend David Railton M.C.
The Friends of St Mary's and St Eanswythe's and Folkestone Museum are proud to present 'Reverend David Railton M.C.' This moving exhibition is available to visit at Folkestone Museum from the 17th October 2020 and reflects on Railton's experiences of the First World War which lead to his idea for the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
The iconic image of the Tomb has been recreated, with the permission of Westminster Abbey and will be on display at Folkestone Museum, along with a recording of some of his private letters, courtesy of his family and a film on loan from the Imperial War Museum.
The Museum is running reduced opening hours, the current opening hours are:
Thursday - Saturday
10.00 - 16.00 (last entry 15.00)
In busy periods we may ask you to book a time slot to ensure we can maintain social
distancing throughout the museum.
Please wear a face mask or face covering, there will be hand sanitisers for the maintenance of hygiene. To aid social distancing and to ensure people will feel safe visiting us, we have implemented a one-way system around the museum.
by Liz Timmins
FotoFolkes
FotoFolkes is a community project aimed at celebrating local diversity and raising awareness of South Kent Mind's presence in the area. The local community has been invited to send in their photos, which have been published on Instagram and now are proudly on display at Folkestone Museum. The project, funded by Live Well Kent, began before the outbreak of COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown but has since become more significant, giving an insight into people's experiences of social isolation and what has since become the new 'normal'. These images provoke a real sense of community in the current loneliness epidemic the UK is currently facing. Around 1.2 million older people are believed to be struggling with severe loneliness and chronic isolation, so it is hoped that this project can benefit individuals mental state as they are more likely to reach out and feel less alone.
Fintastic Fish Crafting
Our crafting sessions are back! Take the plunge and join our 'fintastic' fishy crafting sessions here at the Museum. You will be schooled on how to make a 'sofishticated' fish mobile, a simple craft suitable for all ages. All materials will be provided, and children can take home what they make.
This is a free crafting event, each table can seat up to 6 members of the same bubble, only 1 ticket needs to be reserved to book a table and we ask that you arrive promptly for your start time as we may not be able to guarantee your place if you turn up late. We ask that children are accompanied by an adult at all times and that adults and children aged 12+ please wear a face mask or face covering, there will be hand sanitisers available for the maintenance of hygiene. To aid social distancing and to ensure people will feel safe visiting us, we have implemented a one-way system around the museum and 15-minute intervals between craft bookings. The NHS Track and Trace system is in place on entry to the Town Hall.
To reserve your ticket please click here
Talk: Eanswythe Found
Eanswyth Found? Is a talk by Dr Andrew Richardson FSA of Canterbury Archaeological Trust - a specialist in the archaeology of the kingdom of Kent. Andrew wrote the method statement that helped secure the Faculty and is project managing the analysis of the relics for the Finding Eanswythe project.
Andrew is a specialist on metal small finds of all periods, he has considerable experience and a passion for community archaeology and in engaging people with the past and was a key figure in the excavations on the Roman villa at East Wear Bay 'A Town Unearthed'.
Tickets are £5 per person, please click here to book
CSI: Laboratory
Exploring the tool marks on St Eanswyth's Reliquary.
This event is a FREE drop-in event, no booking required. Part of Folkestone Museum British Science Week.
Donations are gratefully received with a suggested donation of £2 or more per visit. There are three colourful donation boxes around the Museum for you to use.
CSI: Folkestone - Threads of Time
CSI: Folkestone - A British Science Week Special Event - Threads of Time
What did Anglo-Saxons wear?
As part of British Science Week we're exploring textiles and costume this coming Saturday as part of our wider week looking at our Anglo-Saxon Skeleton Aefre and Folkestone's patron saint St Eanswythe.
You'll be able to see re-enactors portraying Anglo-Saxon life, the replicated clothes of St Eanswythe, spinning, weaving and dyeing, antler and bone carving with Wulfheodenas and Luta's Linen Chest. You can also take part in activities in the CSI: lab, looking the science behind archaeology.
We're also excited to announce Fashion Historian Amber Butchart (from the BBC TV series 'A Stitch in Time') will be talking at 2pm.
Talk: What did Anglo-Saxons use instead of plastic?
Sue Quadling will hold a fascinating hands on workshop and talk showing the materials used by Anglo-Saxons.
Sue has been a part of Dover Museum's education department for over 20 years maximising young peoples interaction and participation.
This event is a FREE drop-in event, no booking required. Part of Folkestone Museum British Science Week
Folkestone A.D. 600 – Anglo-Saxon Times
CSI: Folkestone - A British Science Week Special Event
As part of British Science Week we're exploring textiles, jewellery making, wood working and costume as part of our wider week looking at our Anglo-Saxon Skeleton Aefre and Folkestone's patron saint St Eanswythe.
St Eanswythe and the Dinosaurs
Take part in a fun interactive workshop for the under 5s, using Folkestone's colourful new storymat, as we enjoy tall and small tales of the town from the time of the dinosaurs to the present, including the story of St Eanswythe. With songs, puppets, action rhymes and objects to discover and touch.
Free drop-in sessions start at 2pm, 2.45pm and 3.15pm. For under 5s and their carers.


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Nature Versus Nurture Research Papers
Nature Versus Nurture Research Papers debate on whether or not behavior is affected genetics or environment.
The debate over whether human behavior is determined by way of genetics or environment is historical and ongoing. Have the writers at Paper Masters elucidate the debate between nature versus nurture in a custom written research paper.
While biologists contend that personality is influenced by genetic factors, behaviorists contend that social factors play the deciding role. For example, those who believe that the socialization process is more important might make the comment, "You are what you live", while those who believe that biological factors are key might say, "The apple never falls far from the tree". Opponents on both sides of the issue have valid points that can be proven by way of experimentation.
Psychoanalytic theorists who developed theories concerning the development of personality include Horney and Adler. Each of these theorists contributed to the understanding of the development of personality over the course of an individual's lifetime. Karen Horney stressed the importance of sociocultural factors in the development of personality.
As put forth by Horney, an individual's need for security is the primary factor in early personality development. Only when these needs for security are met can the individual grow to his or her fullest potential. Additionally, each individual will handle anxiety by using one of three strategies:
Moving away from people - Individuals who move away from people usually become more dependent.
Moving toward people - Those who move toward people seek love and support.
Moving against people - Those who move against people become competitive and domineering.
Those who develop a sense of security early in life usually use all three methods of coping in a way that promotes balance. Insecure individuals will stress one strategy over the other in a way that makes them too dependent, too aggressive, or too independent. The development of personality therefore is a byproduct of how one is socialized early in life.
Alfred Adler posed another theory of personality development. Adler's theory differed in that he believed every individual possesses a "uniqueness" that sets him apart from others. Adler believed that individuals are not ruled by their unconscious to the depths that Freud claimed, but rather that every individual has the ability to monitor and direct his or her life. Second, Adler believed that social factors are far more important in the development of personality.
Adler's theory was based on the belief that every individual strives for superiority as a means of conquering or adapting to environmental factors. This need for superiority is developed early in life in response to the young person's feelings of inferiority when encountered by people who are older and more powerful. The personality develops by way of compensation as the individual uses strategies to overcome "imagined or real inferiorities or weaknesses by developing one's abilities".
Adler and Psychology Research papers discuss Adler's theory of individual psychology that looks at the development of a persons identity and their emotional and physical health.
Adlerian Therapy research papers discuss the psychological therapy model developed by Alfred Adler.
Study of Human Behavior research papers discuss the study that focuses on several of the social sciences, principally psychology, sociology, economics, and anthropology.
Neuropsychology refers to the branch of science that examines the brain's structures and its functions, specifically how those biological bases impact behavior and a person's psychology.
Human Sexuality research papers examine human behavior in biology, psychology and society.
Psychoanalytic Theory Research papers analyze human behavior, which is deterministic and governed largely by the subconscious, as well as biological drives, such as the human sex drive.
Dimensions of Behavior Research Papers look at a paper order for a psychology class, with specific questions that need to be in the project.
Behavioral Theory research papers look into the school of psychology originated by American scientist John Watson and furthered by the work of B.F. Skinner.
Benjamin Bloom's Benjamin Bloom's - learning model has greatly influenced the study of intelligence.
Developmental Stages - Developmental Stages Research Papers discuss an example of an order placed for a graduate paper and specifies characteristics that must be examined in the project.
Childhood Development - Childhood Development research papers overview the process of childhood development, which encompasses the physical, mental, and emotional growth that occurs from birth through the end of adolescence.
Social Learning Theory - Social learning theorists recognize the significant impact which society, other people, have on the development of an individual's personality.
Social Development in Children - Perhaps even more importantly, Erikson was the first major theorist to suggest an "epigenetic sequence of personality development over the lifespan".
How to Write a Research Paper on Nature Versus Nurture


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Our Vicar
Past Vicars
Church of South India
Youth Movement
Women's Fellowship
Laity Fellowship
Parish Messenger
Job Cell
The Dubai C.S.I Parish Women's Fellowship
Firstly, we would like to offer our sincere thanks and gratitude to our Lord and Heavenly Father for carrying our Women's Fellowship and making it what it is today. From its humble beginning as a modest handful of members in 1980, to over a 100 member strong organization it has grown a lot. The Women's Fellowship bears testament to the dedication of our original members who planted the seeds of a rewarding fellowship which is now nurturing the spiritual and social life of our members.
To establish Women's Fellowship in Dubai, late Mrs. Accamma Kurien, late Rev. M.T. Tharian, the first Vicar of our Parish and Annamma Kochamma , wife of late Rev. M.T.Tharian had taken the leadership and hardwork which has caused our organisation to bear fruit now. We humbly honour their dedicated leadership and hardwork.
The Fellowship revolves around boosting the spiritual life of its members,and how a woman can remain a faithful witness within her family, Church and community, regardless of her situation in life, amidst any trial and tribulation that might come her way.
Regular meetings have been conducted on the 1st and 3rd Saturday's of each month at 7.30 PM in Hall No. C4 at the Holy Trinity Church compound. Time to time the Parish Vicars take the lead in guiding the Bible classes.
It is a blessing that we are a strong group of prayer warriors who pray for others in their needs as they know that prayer is the only power to lead us.
It is with pride we say that Dubai Women's Fellowship is one of the strongest organizations in our Church. The organization has always been in the forefront of all our Church activities and functions. The organization has always been very compassionate in helping others locally and outside UAE towards various causes like education,marriage aid, medical aid and women's workers expenses. We are very proud to say that our members are all very compassionate and cooperative in generously giving for others needs.
We humbly trust our Almighty God for the future guidance and we express our gratitude to our God and Heavenly Father for our well being over the years.
Send Your Prayer Request


Attend Safe Shelter of St. Vrain's FREE evening training for Youth, Parents and Educators – Thursday, April 14 (6-9 PM).
The important topics of Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship are covered in this online course created by Atomic Learning. This course is best suited for 6th-12th grade students. If you would like elementary resources on the topic, do not hesitate to contact me (mcbreen_joseph@svvsd.org).
Go to https://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/internet-safety-digital-citizenship-training and enter your St. Vrain parent username and password (username stvrain & password valley).
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Gabon limp out of African Nations Cup after losing to Cameroon
Jan 24, 2017 12:00 am GMT+3
Hosts Gabon made a disappointing exit from the African Nations Cup, foiled by the woodwork in the final minute as they missed out on the win over Cameroon that would have allowed them to grab a dramatic place in the quarter-finals
There was agony for Gabon on Sunday as the Africa Cup of Nations hosts were condemned to a group-stage exit following a goalless draw with Cameroon in Libreville. Star man Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was guilty of a glaring early miss while Denis Bouanga broke down in tears at the end after hitting the post at the death as the Panthers played out a third draw in as many games.
Despite ending the group stage unbeaten, Gabon become just the fourth host nation and the first since Tunisia in 1994 to be eliminated from the Cup of Nations in the group stage. In contrast, Cameroon, after a build-up to the competition marred by the withdrawals of key players, go through to the last eight as runners-up in Group A. Burkina Faso won the group thanks to their 2-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau in the night's other game in Franceville.
Aubameyang had scored in each of the Panthers' opening games but they could only draw 1-1 against both tournament debutants Guinea-Bissau and Burkina Faso. However, the Borussia Dortmund striker squandered a glorious chance in the fourth minute at the Stade de l'Amitie, somehow putting the ball wide at the back post with the goal gaping after an inviting Bouanga cross.
Bouanga was the most inventive player for Gabon and he was desperately unlucky not to snatch a 94th-minute winner as his shot struck the post before Didier Ndong's follow-up was turned over by Fabrice Ondoa. Bouanga was in tears at the end as he collected his man of the match prize, while coach Jose Antonio Camacho - a last-minute appointment to the job - refused to be drawn on his future as he blamed bad luck for his team's fate. "I am sorry for the fans and for the team. We went out to win the game but football is not fair," said Camacho in reference to the last-gasp miss. "It is too soon to talk about the future. We are sad that we have not gone through."
French-born striker Aubameyang bemoaned a poor build-up to the tournament which included a training camp which was late in starting. "I am really proud of all the players, of everyone, because everybody gave their all," he said. "I thought we were stronger than every other team in the group. But it was everything, the preparation, the change of coach, it wasn't easy." Meanwhile, Cameroon advance to the last eight and a quarter-final tie against Senegal in Franceville next Saturday. Burkina Faso won the group thanks to their victory against Guinea-Bissau, who bow out without a win in their first ever appearance at the Cup of Nations.
Despite losing one of their best players in Jonathan Pitroipa to injury, Burkina Faso can now look forward to a last-eight tie in Libreville next weekend against the runners-up in Group B. Tunisia are best placed to go through as runners-up behind Senegal, while Algeria, despite the presence of African Footballer of the Year Riyad Mahrez, need to win and hope Tunisia lose if they are to go through."Our chances are negligible but when our backs are against the wall and we need a little sparkle to get out of a crisis, that is when we are strong. I have no worries about that," said Algeria defender Djamel Mesbah.
2019 Asian Cup to begin on Jan 5
The 2019 Asian Cup will begin on Jan. 5 and will be played over 28 days across eight stadiums in the United Arab Emirates, the continent's soccer governing body said yesterday. The Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi will play host to the opening game and the final on Feb. 1 in the region's premier tournament for the member nations, the Asian Football Confederation said in a statement. Three stadiums in Abu Dhabi and two each in Dubai and Al Ain and one in Sharjah will host the tournament, which will feature 24 teams for the first time after expanding from 16 in the last edition in Australia in 2015. Defending champions Australia, China, Iraq, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Thailand, Uzbekistan and hosts United Arab Emirates have sealed their spots for the tournament. The continent's elite 12 will be joined by 12 others from the final round of qualifiers in which 24 teams will be divided into six groups of four. The winners and runners-up from each group will qualify for the finals.


Craftin' Caro: More holiday class cards!
Here are the remaining 6 Holiday cards that were made at today's class -- I hope they inspire you.
p.s. Stay tuned for the cards for Tuesday's Masculine Card Camp! Those are coming next!