Week 40?? Week 40 !! It is October already. This year has flown by so incredibly quickly.
Half of the year was a blur to be honest, between my father-in-law's cancer treatment and my own health issues there wasn't much time or energy to spare. Thankfully my father-in-law is back on his feet after months of chemo and several surgeries. So far he has a clean bill of health. I'm not yet 100% in the clear and I've been dragging my feet scheduling a follow up appointment dreading I may have to go through another surgery but I am thousands times better now than 6 months ago. And oh so thankful because the next few weeks are going to be so busy. People talk about the stress of the holidays. It is true. I'm already feeling it.
Work is a bit hectic with a transition phase still dragging. Our interim manager is fine and I like working with him but who knows what will happen when a permanent replacement is found. I imagine there will be more changes, more stress. Just what I need right ?
Anyway, this week is the last one before I go into full "Santa Gift Shop" mode.
We had one last grill party with friends on Saturday evening, on the terrace, and enjoyed a fantastic weather, the last hurrah of the summer.
In preparation for the event, I had to seriously clean up the studio ... It had not looked this neat in quite some time.


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Q: Does Entity Framework Core have a simple way of preventing the update of child or parent entities? I'm trying to write an UpdateStatus method which will only update the Status field of an entity when I save changes to the database.  If any other fields in the entity have changed I don't want to save those changes to the database.  That is simple enough for the entity's own fields, using:
using (var context = new DataAccessContext())
{
    context.Attach(entity);
    context.Entry(entity).Property(e => e.StatusCode).IsModified = true;
    context.SaveChanges();
}

However, I've discovered that any related entity reachable via a navigation property of the entity I'm setting the status of will be inserted if that related entity does not have a key value set.  So if a new Child entity is added to entity.Children by some calling code, and the Child entity ChildId property is 0, that Child will be inserted into the database.
Is there any easy way in EF Core to avoid inserting related entities?
I've found an old StackOverflow post that shows how to do it in the pre-Core Entity Framework:  How do I stop Entity Framework from trying to save/insert child objects?  However, that answer involves looping over every related entity.  Is there an easier way in EF Core?
The reason I'm looking for an easier way is that my hierarchy of entities is 5 layers deep.  And I've found that it's not enough to detach just the immediate children of an entity.  You have to use nested loops to detach the grandchildren, the great-grandchildren, etc.  If you only detach the immediate children they won't be inserted but EF Core will attempt to insert new grandchildren and will crash and burn because it hasn't inserted their parents.  It gets pretty messy.
I could just read a fresh copy of an entity from the database before updating its Status but I'm trying to avoid having to do a read before I write.

A: What you are asking is quite simple in EF Core. If you don't want EF Core change tracker operation to process the related data, set the EntityEntry.State rather than calling DbContext / DbSet methods like Attach, Add, Update, Remove etc.
This behavior is different from EF6 where methods and setting state are doing one and the same, and is partially mentioned in the Saving Related Data - Adding a graph of new entities
 documentation topic:

Tip
Use the EntityEntry.State property to set the state of just a single entity. For example, context.Entry(blog).State = EntityState.Modified.

So in your sample, simply replace
context.Attach(entity);

with
context.Entry(entity).State = EntityState.Unchanged;

A:
Entity Framework Core ignores relationships unless you explicitly
  include them in queries.

When attaching an entity to the database that has related data/ child properties, those entities will be included in the query.
So to fix this issue all you need to do is set those child properties to null and then EF Core will ignore the child-objects when you're updating the parent-object.

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• 9:32 p.m. — A caller from the Office Lounge and Liquor Store reported an apparently intoxicated man has walked in and requested someone call the police because there was someone in his house. The man left before an officer could respond.
• 8:33 p.m. — A caller requested a welfare check on a distraught woman he believed to be at the bus station east of Livingston. He said she needed to be picked up and "committed." A deputy responded to the bus station, but there was no one there, and the officer was unable to locate anyone.
• 2:17 p.m. — A caller on East Montana Street reported smelling marijuana nearby. A drug task force officer responded and cited someone for possession.
• 1:26 p.m. — An individual brought to the police station two counterfeit $10 bills he said he found blowing around outside a few weeks ago.
• 1:19 p.m. — A caller reported sometime during the previous evening someone had gone through his unlocked vehicle. Nothing was damaged or missing — he just wanted the information on file.
• 8:15 a.m. — A caller reported a dead deer in the traffic lane between Pine Creek Road and Pine Creek School.
• 7:53 a.m. — A caller in the 400 block of South Ninth Street reported their unlocked vehicle had been entered the previous night and some change and CDs had been stolen.
• 7:41 a.m. — A man in the 700 block of North 13th Street reported his wife's wallet had been stolen from their unlocked vehicle the previous night. The wallet was found down the road.
• 9:32 p.m. — A caller in the 1100 block of West Gallatin Street wanted to speak with an officer about welfare and safety issues and requested extra patrol in his neighborhood.
• 5:55 p.m. — A caller in the 1100 block of East Lewis Street called to report his two dogs — a German shepherd and a German shorthaired pointer — had taken off and requested a call if anyone located them.
• 3:10 p.m. — An unidentified call reported potential drug activity, such as a lot of traffic in and out of a home, in the Thistle Hill trailer park. An investigation remains open.
• 11:20 a.m. — A caller reported some items were taken from the bed of his pickup truck and the truck's unlocked cab had been gone through.
• 5:21 p.m. — A caller in the 400 block of West Clark Street reported a theft from his unlocked vehicle.
• 3 :10 p.m. — A caller from the Pine Creek area called to report a fraud call from someone claiming to be from the IRS.
• 2:44 p.m. — A caller from the 100 block of West Chinook Street reported his unlocked vehicle, parked in his backyard, had been entered and some items were missing.
• 2:15 p.m. — A complainant reported a female was in front of American Bank "acting crazy," yelling and throwing things. She was contacted by officers and advised of her conduct.
• 12:58 p.m. — An individual came to the Sheriff's Office to report someone had stolen his debit card and used it to take $40 out of his checking account. The investigation remains open.
• 11:22 a.m. — A caller from the 200 block of South 11th Street reported property had been stolen from his truck sometime over the weekend.
• 12:05 a.m. — A caller on Rogers Lane reported an individual had been knocked down by a male. A deputy responded and located the individuals, which proved to be a domestic violence situation that resulted in an arrest.
• 8:21 p.m. — A caller reported a suspicious vehicle at the Carter's Bridge Fishing Access Site. A deputy located the vehicle, saw a beer bottle on the front seat, but no one was in or around the vehicle.
• 2:47 p.m. — A caller reported a young man sitting on the roof of Park High School. An officer made contact with the man, who proved to be a technician installing a security camera.
• 2:56 a.m. — A caller from Town Pump on Park Street South reported the driver of a silver Dodge truck appeared to be intoxicated. A deputy was unable to locate the vehicle.
• 2:15 a.m. — A man reported his vehicle was missing from in front of the post office. The vehicle had been unlocked with the keys on the floorboard.
• 10:01 p.m. — A caller who asked to remain anonymous reported the driver of a "newer, nicer" blue Subaru who appeared to be intoxicated. Officers were unable to locate the vehicle.
• 10 p.m. — A caller reported a vehicle on East Clark Street revving its engine up and down the road with males yelling and car doors slamming. The vehicle left the area before an officer arrived.
• 12:33 p.m. — A caller reported two males had knocked down a sign at South H Street near Butte Street. Officers located the individuals, who said the sign had blown over and they were trying to put it back up.
• 3:27 a.m. A caller from the 1100 block of Scott Street West in Gardiner called to report he was 150 yards from his house and there were three people on his porch, praying, and that there was also a suspicious package on the porch he was afraid was an explosive. Then he said three law enforcement officers in blue uniforms tried to give him a box. After he spoke with an actual deputy, however, he decided he had had a dream and did not require any law enforcement assistance.
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• 7:56 p.m. — A woman came into the police station to report a second female was getting beat up by a boyfriend. The incident is under investigation.
• 7:14 p.m. — A caller reported a maroon SUV near the intersection of North Fifth and West Park Streets appeared to be driven by a drunk driver. An officer located the vehicle and a woman was arrested for DUI.
• 3:59 p.m. — An officer responded to a call at Park High Street regarding the theft of a cellphone from a juvenile. The cellphone was recovered, and a second juvenile was cited.
• 2:05 p.m. — An officer was requested to assist with a man at Livingston HealthCare. The man was threatening to kill himself and would not get out of the car. An officer persuaded him to get out of the car, and the man agreed to go to the emergency room for evaluation.
• 10:50 a.m. — A caller on View Vista Drive reported an angry man, throwing things and slamming doors. A deputy made contact and everything was calmed down.
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Bill S-4 - An Empty Shell of a Legislative Promise
Bill S-4 is An Act respecting family homes situated on First Nation reserves and matrimonial interests or rights in or to structures and lands situated on those reserves. The short title is: Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act. The bill was introduced in the Senate in March 2010 and had its first reading on March 31, 2010. Its second reading was May 5, 2010 and it is currently before the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights for study.
This is the third time that this bill has been introduced. Its other two incarnations, were Bill C-8 and Bill C-47 both of which were opposed by Aboriginal peoples and both of which did not become law. Canada is now trying to pass what is referred to as MRP legislation (laws which deal with how to address property of the marriage after marriage breakdown) without consulting with First Nations and Aboriginal peoples impacted by the bill.
Yesterday, I appeared as a witness before the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights to present my views about the Bill. Below are the recommendations that I made to the Committee:
(1) Bill S-4 should be withdrawn until consultations have been completed.
I wrote a 700 page doctoral thesis on the status provisions of the Indian Act, yet despite my familiarity with registration, it took me a great deal of time to fully understand and assess the actual legislative implications of Bill C-3. Bill C-3 is only 8 pages long and contains only 10 amendments that primarily deal with one main section of the Indian Act.
Bill S-4 on the other hand, is 45 pages in length and contains 60 new legislative provisions that interact with numerous complex provisions of the Indian Act dealing with reserve lands. These provisions involve a complex interplay between property, family, Aboriginal, constitutional, human rights and administrative law. How can the Minister expect the majority of First Nations to understand the bill let alone agree to it - if he has not consulted with them?
Canada cannot enact a bill which is not legally sound and claim that this will fill the current legislative gap. Had Canada consulted years ago, we would not be looking at the third incarnation of legislation - we'd have addressed the issue already.
If the bill is not withdrawn, then the following substantive amendments should be made:
(2) The bill must include a section in the preamble that specifically acknowledges First Nation jurisdiction over property and civil rights (including MRP) within their reserves and that this jurisdiction stems from their inherent right of self-government which is recognized and protected by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.
(3) Specific reference must be made in the preamble to the inalienability of reserve lands as well as the fact that reserve lands are protected for the exclusive use and benefit of First Nations.
The Minister says on the one hand that Bill S-4 will clearly not "affect the title to the lands or change the status of collective reserve lands", but on the other hand he admits that there are provisions that will "touch" on those rights. Despite the Minister's conflicting assurances regarding reserve land protections, Bill S-4 will not only create new interests in reserve lands, but it will also create new entitlements for non-Indians to those lands.
(4) A "for greater certainty" clause should be added which specifically clarifies that First Nations have the power to enact MRP and related laws and related dispute resolution mechanisms under relevant sections of the Indian Act.
In the alternative, a clause could be added to specifically empower First Nations in this regard. For the Minister to say that Canada or the courts can't recognize First Nations jurisdiction to enact their MRP laws on reserve is to say that Canada has no legislative authority under section 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867, that the Constitution Act, 1982 is not the supreme law of the land, and that all decisions of the SCC have no legal application here in Canada. That position is simply unsupportable.
(5) With regard to laws enacted by First Nations, there must be a specific provision which provides that in the event of a conflict between federal, provincial or First Nations laws in this area, First Nations laws will be paramount.
Rushing Bill S-4 through the Senate as if First Nations are inherently discriminatory and regularly violating human rights is based on negative stereotypes not supported by the evidence. As the Ministerial representative concluded: "First Nations are just as responsible, accountable and transparent as other governments in Canada." They should therefore be provided the opportunity to enact their own laws and dispute resolution processes with regard to MRP.
(6) Sections which refer to mandatory referendum or ratification processes must be deleted and replaced with a section that allows First Nations to establish their own law-making and dispute resolution mechanisms.
This section might also include specific reference to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Constitution Act, 1982, and First Nations customary law.
(7) There must be a specific clause in the bill which contains a non-derogation clause so as to specifically protect Aboriginal and treaty rights as well as rights contained in land claims and modern agreements.
Similar clauses appear in section 25 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as well as the CHRA.
(8) There must be a specific and complete exemption from the application of Bill S-4 for those First Nations who have already developed their own laws in relation to MRP or for those who subsequently do so.
The Minister characterized Bill S-4 as the "perfect resolution". Respectfully, he could only come to such a conclusion if he ignored the input given by his own MRP representative, the views of nearly 1000 Aboriginal women chiefs and councillors, the NWAC, the majority of First Nations witnesses who opposed the bill and the CHRC and the CBA who all raised serious questions about it.
(9) Similar to the repeal of section 67 of the CHRA, there must be a minimum of a three-year transitional period for First Nations to provide them with a fair opportunity to review the new bill and develop their own MRP laws and dispute resolution processes.
It has taken Canada over 100 years to get around to considering MRP rules for the Indian Act - First Nations deserve at least a three year transition period to develop their own laws before any type of transitional legislation is imposed on their communities. There is a clear precedent with equally important rights in the CHRA and no reason why that can't be incorporated here.
The choice is not between homelessness for Aboriginal women or supporting self-government. We can make the choice to have both as supporting self-government is supporting Aboriginal women . Furthermore, Aboriginal women have suggested self-government as a solution to this issue.
(10) Any section of Bill S-4 which creates a new interest in land for non-Indians should be deleted entirely.
Temporary possession of reserve lands in an emergency situation for periods of 90-180 is one thing, but possession of reserve lands by non-Indians for a period greater than one year should be determined as per First Nation laws in this area.
First Nations collective rights to their land is not something that should be taken lightly as they are protected by the Indian Act, section 35 of the Constitution Act 1982 and numerous treaties. The SCC in Sparrow, Delgamuuwk, Haida, Taku, and Mikisew Cree to name a few have held over and over again that Canada has a legal obligation to consult with First Nations. Therefore, Canada lacks the requisite authority to unilaterally change the essential characteristic of reserve lands through Bill S-4 and it certainly can't do so without formal legal consultations with First Nations.
(11) Any section which refers to or incorporates the use of a verifier and/or ratification process administered by Canada, should be deleted entirely.
Canada's record on human rights in relation to Aboriginal peoples is far from clean. One need only refer to Lavell, Lovelace, Corbiere, and McIvor cases or the current NCFS discrimination complaint currently before the CHRC to see that Canada has not addressed its own human rights violations. What gives Canada the right to supervise First Nations government over MRP?
(12) A "for greater certainty" clause should be included which clarifies the fact that no provision contained in Bill S-4 overrides or in any way alters the protections contained in section 89 of the Indian Act with regards to reserve lands and property.
The implications of Bill S-4 have not been fully examined in light of section 89 and other provisions of the Indian Act, Aboriginal and treaty rights, section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 or the Crown's fiduciary and consultation duties. This alone makes Bill S-4 fatally flawed and should be withdrawn.
(13) The sections relating to valuations should be amended to take into consideration the unique nature of the interest being valued.
A home which is band owned, and has no windows, no running or clean water, and is full of mold and abestos, will not appeal to a bank to provide a loan to a band member who is on social assistance to enable them to pay their ex-spouse half the "value" of the home.
(14) The definitions related to spouse must be amended to reflect a longer period of cohabitation than one year given the nature of reserve lands.
Some of my more general recommendations include:
(15) Funding should be provided to First Nations to both participate in Bill S-4 consultations and to enact their own MRP laws and dispute resolution mechanisms.
First Nations did not receive funding to help develop band membership codes after Bill C-31 in 1985 and as a result, the majority of First Nations do not have their own codes. Similarly, no money way provided to First Nations to review their by-laws and other codes for compliance with the CHRA after the repeal of section 67. Not surprisingly, most First Nations have not amended their laws or prepared for potential human rights claims despite the looming June 2011 deadline.
This situation is repeating itself with Bill S-4 - no funding has been committed to First Nations to develop their own MRP laws. It should come as no surprise then if First Nations do not enact their own MRP codes and that the "transitional" or "interim" rules in Bill S-4 become the status quo. This can't be said to respect their s.35 right to self-government.
(16) Bill C-3 must be amended to fully address gender inequality which is a major barrier to the descendants of Indian women and their descendants being able to access reserve residency and Bill S-4 in the first place.
The Minister testified that Aboriginal women are the most vulnerable group in Canada and that they need "immediate protection", yet he refuses to amend Bill C-3 to finally remedy gender inequality in the Indian Act with regard to status. Failure to address Bill C-3 will render Bill S-4 useless to thousands of Indian women and their descendants.
(17) Canada should withdraw all bills currently in the Senate and the House unless and until such time as it has properly consulted with First Nations and those impacted.
For a full copy of my submission, go to my website under MRP which is in the Current Issues section: www.nonstatusindian.com.
Canada Fails (Again) to Ensure Clean Water in First Nations: Auditor General
AUDITOR GENERAL REPORT ON CLEAN WATER IN FIRST NATIONS PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU had no problem finding $7 billion dollars to buy Trans Mountain pipeline - so where's the money for water pipelines to First Nations? This week, the Auditor General for Canada (AG) released her report on whether Canada is providing enough support to ensure that First Nations have access to clean drinking water. The answer was a clear no. This is despite the Liberal government's promise back in 2015 to eliminate all long-term drinking water advisories in First Nations by March 2021. The report entitled "Access to Safe Drinking Water in First Nations Communities" found that federal policies and funding amounts did not align with its promise to end all long-term drinking water advisories (DWA) on reserve. But the story doesn't begin or end with DWAs. https://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_oag_202102_03_e_43749.html FIRST NATIONS LANDS & WATERS First of all, we woul
In Plain Sight: Widespread Racism in BC Healthcare
RACISM IN BC HEALTHCARE I magine living in a country, where hospitals refused to treat you for a stroke, because the doctors and nurses assumed you were drunk? Imagine further, that the emergency room doctor refused to treat your young child for epilepsy, because they assumed she was on drugs? Well folks, that country is Canada. It doesn't sound like the Canada you know. It doesn't seem to reflect Canada's world-renowned medical experts and hospitals. Nor does it seem to jive with Canada's impressive array of human rights protections. Yet, if you are Indigenous in Canada, you can expect this kind of treatment and worse - even in Canada's best hospitals in British Columbia (BC). Just before the holidays, a report was released which confirmed what most Indigenous peoples already knew – that racism against Indigenous peoples, especially First Nations peoples - is widespread in BC's healthcare system. IN PLAIN SIGHT The report entitled - In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-spe
Canada's Shell Game on C-92 Funding
C-92 An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT has once again proven that legislative initiatives tend to be effective deflections from their ongoing failures to address human rights abuses against Indigenous peoples. Bill C-92: An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families (2019) was heralded by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the federal government as the solution to the "humanitarian crisis" of First Nations children in foster care. The AFN in particular pushed hard for the legislation to pass in Parliament, despite widespread opposition and protests from First Nations from all over Canada. First Nations legal and child welfare experts also warned Parliament that C-92 did not align with Canada's political promises and could in fact make things worse. They were right. NO STATUTORY GUARANTEE OF FUNDING There are many substantive problems with C-92, but the most obvious is that there
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Want Windows 11 On An Unsupported PC? Sign A Waiver First, Says Microsoft
Microsoft is set to officially release its next operating system, Windows 11 to the general public on October 5th.
In order to install and upgrade to Windows 11, your PC needs to meet minimum requirements as officially shared by Microsoft.
The company has released a completed list of supported Intel CPUs and the full list of supported AMD CPUs that can be upgraded to Windows 11. The list also includes some of AMD's 2nd-gen Ryzen CPUs.
On the other hand, in the case of unsupported CPUs, users can upgrade to Windows 11 by installing ISOs but with the risk of being left in an unsupported state.
Now, a recent report by The Verge, says that a new installer message is popping up for users trying to install Windows 11 on an unsupported device during the setup process.
It warns the users once Windows 11 is installed on such systems, it will not only no longer be eligible to receive updates but also could end up voiding their warranty.
It also notifies users that any damages occurring due to compatibility issues won't be covered under the device's manufacturer warranty.
"This PC doesn't meet the minimum system requirements for running Windows 11 – these requirements help ensure a more reliable and higher quality experience. Installing Windows 11 on this PC is not recommended and may result in compatibility issues. If you proceed with installing Windows 11, your PC will no longer be supported and won't be entitled to receive updates. Damages to your PC due to lack of compatibility aren't covered under the manufacturer warranty. By selecting Accept, you are acknowledging that you read and understand this statement," the waiver says.
If any more news regarding this reported waiver appears again, we will update our article accordingly. Meanwhile, you can use the recently released updated PC Health Check app to check whether your system meets the requirements or not.


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A backpacker's guide to Sri Lanka: A one-month itinerary
Few countries in Asia can offer such variety in a relatively small area, or are as easily navigable by bus and train - or even in your own tuk-tuk. Away from the main sights it's easy to escape the crowds: instead of Mirissa, whale watch in quieter Kalpitiya - a laid-back destination for kitesurfing - and opt for Wilpattu national park over Yala national park for similar wildlife trips. In the hills, take the train to Haputale, rather than Ella, for less-trodden trails to scenic mountain viewpoints. One-month itinerary In Colombo, stroll Galle Face Green, visit the National Museum or weave through the Pettah Market district with a host from Colombo City Walks. Stay at hip Bunkyard Hostels (see below). From here, head north to Kalpitiya (4½ hours by bus), an arid north- western peninsula with a chilled vibe, easy cycling through fishing hamlets and whale- and dolphin- watching trips that are light on crowds. Move onto Wilpattu national park (1½ hours by road), a vast reserve that is home to leopards, sloth bears and elephants. In the centre of the country, the Cultural Triangle brims with (expensive) world heritage sites, and visitors, but there are ways to find less-busy spots. Hike up Pidurangala for views back over Sigiriya's rock fortress at a fraction of the cost, and instead of Dambulla's cave temples, visit Ritigala, an ancient forest monastery dating to the first century BC. Visitors flock to Minneriya national park to see the elephants, yet nearby Kaudulla is just as good and cheaper to visit. En route to the Hill Country, stop in Kandy to visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth. The hills offer superb walking trails, tea estates and hidden waterfalls, and a railway line that cuts through the most dramatically scenic regions (check in to the Clock Inn - see below). Most backpackers head for Ella, the Hill Country's de facto low-budget hangout, with its hostels (try the Hangover Hostel - see below), cafes, homestays and easy walks. However, also on the mainline railway is Haputale, a town with panoramic views onto the southern plains, walks (a favourite is to Lipton's Seat viewpoint) and tea plantations (Dambatenne is mypick). While hostels haven't quite reached Haputale, there are plenty of affordable guesthouses. From the hills, go east by bus to Arugam Bay (about 3 hours) for the island's best surf or to visit lesser- known sites such as Kumana national park and the ancient coastal temple site of Muhudu Maha Viharaya, associated with the Ramayana story. Move on to the south coast next, perhaps stopping for a night in Wellawaya to see the seven 10th-century Buddhist rock reliefs at Buduruwagala (the tallest in Sri Lanka), before reaching Hiriketiya (4 to 5 hours by bus), a deep horseshoe-shaped surf bay with beach huts and guesthouses. Dots Bay House on the bay has three rooms and an open-sided dorm with beds from £13. The bay stretches to the quieter Dickwella Beach, a wide, sandy swathe. Mulkirigala rock temple - a mini cross between Sigiriya and Dambulla cave temples - is accessible from here. Continue west to Galle (1½ hours by road), for atmospheric walks in its 17th-century colonial-era fort, good souvenir shopping and guided bicycle trips inland, through villages and paddy fields. Before heading home, make your way inland to Sinharaja, either via Mederapitiya (near Deniyaya; about 3 hours) or Kudawa (2 to 3 hours from Galle), for hikes in pristine rainforest home to 95% of Sri Lanka's endemic bird species and more than 60% of the island's endemic flora, and to cool off in waterfall pools. Getting around Buses are often overcrowded but cheap, and they go everywhere. Expect to pay about 30p for an hour of travel. Trains are a bargain, too, and more scenic, especially in the hills (the six-hour tea country stretch between Kandy and Ella is a must-do), though the cheapest carriages get jam-packed. It's also possible to self-drive a tuk-tuk with tuktukrental.com, a social enterprise sourcing vehicles from local drivers. It helps obtain licences, while rates include full insurance, a driving lesson and a useful kit of spares. Accommodation Although guesthouses are still the go-to option for cheap accommodation here, an increasing number of well-equipped hostels - offering wallet-friendly tours, bicycles and on-the-ball staff - are emerging in backpacking destinations such as Colombo, Dambulla, Ella, Mirissa, Weligama and Arugam Bay. Dorm beds in a hostel average £8 (rising to £16), while the cheapest guesthouse doubles go for about £12. Most hostels have doubles, too, and are generally more backpacker-orientated than guesthouses. Homestays are popular in more remote areas: Abode Tours offers homestays in Mannar (west coast) and the Knuckles - a biodiverse mountain range that is superb for hiking and home to some of the island's most remote villages. East N' West On Board connects you with families in sedate Batticaloa, on the island's east coast. Verse Collective, Dickwella Digital nomads are drawn to this sea-facing cafe- hostel near Dickwella on the south coast for its bijou rooms that are open to the outdoors. As well as dorms it also has doubles and a co-working space. The cafes and bars along surf-orientated Hiriketiya Beach are a 10-minute stroll away. o Dorms from £19, en suite doubles from £45, on Facebook Clock Inn, Kandy This hostel is just 600 metres from the Tooth Temple and Kandy's railway station, and close to the fruit market for cheap healthy snacks. It has bright, air- conditioned dorms, double and single rooms and a few tiny capsule pods, plus communal areas. o Dorm beds from £9.20, doubles from £38, capsule pods from £8.50, clockinn.lk Hangover Hostel, Ella This hostel chain has a handful of properties in key locations across the island. Its Ella hostel is close to the railway station and dorms (including one for women) have air-con, spring mattresses, international sockets and keycard lockers big enough for bulky backpacks. o Dorm beds from £11.50, hangoverhostels.com Lal's Homestay, Sigiriya Less than 30-minutes' walk from Sigiriya and Pidurangala, Lal's has doubles and two family rooms arranged around a quiet garden. The helpful hosts offer bicycles for getting around and serve delicious home-cooked food. o Rooms from £7, +94 77 704 5386, homestay.com Bunkyard Hostels, Colombo This hip hostel defined by its quirky sustainable decor has a fine location close to the National Museum. Expect dorms and rooms with thick mattresses, filling breakfasts, in-the-know management and shared daily shuttles to Kandy (10am, £9.50, 4+ hours) and Arugam Bay (10.30pm, £14, +9 hours). o Dorms from £7, doubles from £42, bunkyardhostels.com Overrated Game drives in Yala national park. Although leopard sightings are common, the uncontrolled number of jeeps entering the park has resulted in it becoming overcrowded. See leopards and sloth bears at less- visited Wilpattu, on the north-east coast or, for elephants, Udawalawe, Minneriya and Kaudulla. Underrated Haputale, Bandarawela and Badulla. View-blessed Ella is teeming with backpackers yet other hill-country towns are just as scenic and offer similar walking trails and viewpoints, and are accessible via the main railway line. Need to know Avoid taking photos with your back to a Buddha statue or image, and when you visit a temple or shrine make sure knees and shoulders are covered. In Hindu kovils, men may be asked to remove their T- shirt/shirt. Bikinis and beach attire are fine when on the sand but Sri Lanka is a conservative country so dress modestly when out and about, and especially when using local transport. Every full moon day is an alcohol-free public holiday. For inspiration Book Island of a Thousand Mirrors by Nayomi Munaweera. This book tells the sobering tale of two families, one Sinhala, one Tamil, on opposing sides of Sri Lanka's civil conflict, and also weaves in detailed descriptions of the island. Instagram @lostinceylon. Be inspired by imagery of hills, mountains, waterfalls, beaches, surfing spots, yoga haunts and quirky accommodation sought out by close friends in search of adventure and fun across Sri Lanka. Blog thesrilankatravelblog.com. Red Dot Tours is an independent travel company based in Colombo and run by Sri Lankans. Its blog has unbiased, interesting posts by locals, from culture to what's on, where to stay and personal recommendations of lesser-known dining spots. If you eat or drink one thing Ideal as a quick, filling snack or a small meal, rotis - stuffed flatbread parcels - are a Sri Lankan staple that can be picked up for next to nothing in many places. Look for triangles piled up in the windows of glass-fronted kades. Some rotis are rolled up and filled with meat and fish, too. For traditional (coconut roti) as well as non-traditional flavours, such as chocolate and banana, visit No 1 Dewmini Roti Shop in Mirissa. Daily budget Providing you stick to local food joints, as little as £15-£20 a day. Visits to key attractions such as Sigiriya, Dambulla and Polonnaruwa (£23) and national parks (£12pp entry, plus around £17-£24 per jeep) are significant budget-blowers. Moving on From Sri Lanka, fly north to India - flights to Goa, Mumbai, Kerala and Chennai with Sri Lankan Airlines are fairly inexpensive, and the network stretches to Delhi, too. Indian-owned low-budget carrier Spicejet covers more ground. You can also head east: Air Asia flies from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur - a major hub for onward flights across south-east Asia.
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Man Accused Of Public Housing Fatal Shooting Pleads Not Guilty
An 18-year-old man arrested last week on suspicion of a July fatal shooting at the Alice Griffith public housing complex in San Francisco's Bayview District pleaded not guilty to murder charges today, prosecutors said.
Demauriae Young pleaded not guilty in San Francisco Superior Court to charges of murder with the allegation of a personal use of a firearm. He will return to court on Monday to set a date for the preliminary hearing, district attorney's office spokesman Alex Bastian said.
Young was arrested on Aug. 8 in connection with the killing of Henry Tautolo, 22, who was gunned down at about 9 p.m. July 20 in the first block of Nichols Way.
Citing the ongoing investigation, police and prosecutors were not immediately releasing more details about the shooting and what led to the arrest of Young, who remains in custody in lieu of $5 million bail.


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Innovate 10 was the 3rd annual show and brought together over 1500 attendees, all focused on making innovation positively affect the business bottom line. Through the conference, seminars, exhibition and 1:1 meetings, the core themes of energy, digital, healthcare and sustainability explored future market opportunities from three to 30 years.


Peters handed a start to Thomas Hendley in the only change from Saturday's slender defeat to Carlisle City.
Borough started brightly, Anthony Hall and Matty Dell combining well as Dell played a superbly weighted pass into his strike partner Hall who's pace took him past the Longridge centre half before he entered the box and cut back to his left foot and shot, the Town defence recovered well to block the goal bound effort for a corner.
Michael Gervin then tested Dovey in the Town goal with a venomous strike from distance following a sensation piece of skill from Davison Banda on the left-hand side, Dovey managed to gather the strike at the second attempt.
As the game entered the 30 minute mark Borough were in the acendency and looked the more likely to break the deadlock. Matty Dell again came close for Borough in what was a very well organised Bacup side in this first half as he shot low to the keepers near post.
Despite the lively and determined start from Brent Peters men, It was the hosts that broke the deadlock 5 minutes from half time, following a goal mouth scramble the referee pointed to the spot after adjudging a Borough player of handball. Tom Ince stepped up for Longridge and sent Monahan the wrong way as he cooly slotted it to the keepers right.
Moments later Borough found themselves 2-0 behind, this time in controversial fashion. The ball was won by Walne in his own half and as he advanced down the line he was clearly fouled but the referee waved play on, seconds later a foul from Tom Hendley right in front of manager Peters on the touchline gave Town a free kick. Said free kick was taken 5 yards from the original foul, it was sent deep and Michael Morrison rose highest at the back post to nod home.
Longridge had a third just before half time, from another penalty. The Town attacker stooped low for a header, the Bacup defender went to volley the ball clear but caught the town man's head at knee height. A carbon copy of the first penalty saw Ince fire past Monahan.
Town had a fourth 10 minutes into the second half as Esdaille turned the ball into his own net whist trying to stop the Longridge player getting to the ball first.
Drama ensued just before the hour mark as the referee showed two red cards for an off the ball incident, one for Town's Michael Morrison and one for Bacup's James Constantine for what could only be described as 'handbags'. A slightly harsh decision for both sides. A talking to and A yellow card a piece would have been suffice in that situation.
Despite being 4-0 down, Borough showed heart and came close to getting a goal back, a quality delivery from a Josh Walne free-kick was met by Adrian Bellamy who headed towards goal, it had the keeper beat but Longridge had men on the line who managed to clear the danger.
With 20 minutes left on the clock, Longridge Town had a fifth, Jay Hart with a header past Monohan.
Borough continued to create chances in the final ten minutes, Gervin and Hall coming close to penetrating the Town goal and ruining their clean sheet. Deep into added time Josh Walne also came close with a thunderous right footed effort from 25 yards, it had the keeper beaten but it cannoned off the upright and away for a goal kick.
It is safe to say that the decions in last night's game changed the game. As Borough were on the end of a 5-0 defeat on their travels. Their attentions will now turn to Garstang who they face at The Brian Boys WestView Stadium on Saturday.
Bacup Team vs Longridge: Monahan, Banda, Crew (Carter), Esdaille, Bellamy ©, Walne, T. Hendley, Brooks (Constantine), Gervin, Hall, Dell (Marie).


Salmon passed away peacefully yesterday, surrounded by his family. He had been diagnosed with lung cancer in 2010 and retired on Wednesday, having been given only a short time to live in a recent consultation.
He had been at the club for three and a half years, mainly as academy physio, but also working with the first team for a short time.
Mansfield Town manager Evans told TGG: "Matt was outstanding at his job - as good as anyone I could have wished to work with.
"He was also an outstanding person and was bound to go on to achieve great things in the world of physiotherapy within football.
"Yesterday, when we found out the news, was as sad a day as there can be. I, like many others, just sat down and cried.


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Início » How Chaos Theory Relates Two Seemingly Different Areas of Physics
How Chaos Theory Relates Two Seemingly Different Areas of Physics
One of the particles acts as a "thermometer," the whole system is simulated on the computer. Credit: TU Wien
A new study at TU Wien has revealed how chaos theory connects quantum theory and thermodynamics, two seemingly separate areas of physics.
A single particle does not possess a temperature, it only has a certain energy or speed. It is only when many particles with random velocity distributions are present that a well-defined temperature can be derived.
The relationship between thermodynamics and quantum physics has been the subject of increasing interest in recent years. Researchers at TU Wien have used computer simulations to investigate this relationship, and have found that chaos plays a significant role. The simulations indicate that the laws of thermodynamics can only be derived from quantum physics when chaos is present.
Boltzmann: Everything is possible, but it may be improbable
The air molecules randomly flying around in a room can assume an unimaginable number of different states: Different locations and different speeds are allowed for each individual particle. But not all of these states are equally likely. "Physically, it would be possible for all the energy in this space to be transferred to one single particle, which would then move at extremely high speeds while all the other particles stand still," says Professor Iva Brezinova from the Institute of Theoretical Physics at TU Wien. "But this is so unlikely that it will practically never be observed."
The probabilities of different allowed states can be calculated – according to a formula that the Austrian physicist Ludwig Boltzmann set up according to the rules of classical physics. And from this probability distribution, the temperature can then also be read off: it is only determined for a large number of particles.
The whole world as a single quantum state
However, this causes problems when dealing with quantum physics. When a large number of quantum particles are in play at the same time, the equations of quantum theory become so complicated that even the best supercomputers in the world have no chance of solving them.
In quantum physics, the individual particles cannot be considered independently of each other, as is the case with classical billiard balls. Every billiard ball has its own individual trajectory and its own individual location at every point in time. Quantum particles, on the other hand, have no individuality – they can only be described together, in a single large quantum wave function.
"In quantum physics, the entire system is described by a single large many-particle quantum state," says Professor Joachim Burgdörfer (TU Wien). "How a random distribution and thus a temperature should arise from this remained a puzzle for a long time."
Chaos theory as a mediator
A team at TU Wien has now been able to show that chaos plays a key role. To do this, the team performed a computer simulation of a quantum system that consists of a large number of particles – many indistinguishable particles (the "heat bath") and one of a different kind of particle, the "sample particle" that acts as a thermometer. Each individual quantum wave function of the large system has a specific energy, but no well-defined temperature – just like a single classical particle. But if you now pick out the sample particle from the single quantum state and measure its velocity, you can surprisingly find a velocity distribution that corresponds to a temperature that fits the well-established laws of thermodynamics.
"Whether or not it fits depends on chaos – that is what our calculations clearly showed," says Iva Brezinova. "We can specifically change the interactions between the particles on the computer and thus create either a completely chaotic system, or one that shows no chaos at all – or anything in between." And in doing so, one finds that the presence of chaos determines whether a quantum state of the sample particle displays a Boltzmann temperature distribution or not.
"Without making any assumptions about random distributions or thermodynamic rules, thermodynamic behavior arises from quantum theory all by itself – if the combined system of sample particle and heat bath behaves quantum chaotically. And how well this behavior fits the well-known Boltzmann formulae is determined by the strength of the chaos", explains Joachim Burgdörfer.
This is one of the first cases in which the interplay between three important theories has been rigorously demonstrated by many-particle computer simulations: quantum theory, thermodynamics, and chaos theory.
Reference: "Canonical Density Matrices from Eigenstates of Mixed Systems" by Mahdi Kourehpaz, Stefan Donsa, Fabian Lackner, Joachim Burgdörfer and Iva Březinová, 29 November 2022, Entropy.
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MEP Michael Gahler: Germany Will Not Be a Country to Make Concessions to Russia
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MEP Michael Gahler during a debate. Image source: European Parliament
After a week of fruitless talks between Russia, the US and NATO, it seems that Germany is going to get involved in an additional round of talks – according to German media reports, the new German Chancellor wants to meet with the Russian president by the end of January. Prior to the possible meeting between Scholz and Putin, German Foreign Minister Analina Berbock visited Kiev and Moscow. Should we expect a change in Berlin's pragmatic course towards Moscow? How should the West oppose the Russian ultimatums?
"We are not going to make concessions, and I assure you, Germany will not be a country that will make concessions to Russia," MEP Michael Gahler, a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee from the Christian Democratic Union in Germany, told RFE / RL. He also answered questions related to Georgia.
German media wrote that German Chancellor Schultz might meet with President Putin in January. What's the mood in German on that?
I think what has been seen is that we, both in the EU and NATO framework, are all on the same page regarding Russia: to de-escalate, to refrain from any belligerent and violent steps, and to warn them that there will be an unprecedented amount of sanctions to be faced. The Russian troops are now almost two months there in the cold, and simply to let them go home – that's what we all wish and what we all hope will happen. But it doesn't seem that it will. So there is an urgent need to stand united and firm. On Tuesday, the foreign minister goes to Moscow to meet FM Lavrov. I hope she is well prepared, because he has that character Mr. Borrell experienced when he was there, and he will not be polite. But as it is so crystal clear who the aggressor in this field is, I'm pretty sure she'll make her points in this dialogue that Russia has already heard unanimously.
Do we expect the new Chancellor to follow in his predecessor's footsteps when it comes to the relationship and approach to Moscow?
We have a toughening of the Russian attitude, and the West as a whole is answering to that. I think there is a need to be clear and not to give the impression that there is anything legitimate in what they are demanding. We have an interest in discussing arms reduction, arms control, transparency, but there is no other possibility to make concessions and they will certainly not come from Germany. That is what I expect from the new Chancellor.
What can the EU do in this framework? We've seen High Commissioner Borrell travel to Ukraine. But then there was an impression the EU was sidelined from the three Brussels – NATO sessions and from the OSCE in Vienna. What is the EU able to contribute?
It's good that for the first time ever, the High Representative visited the east of Ukraine. Mrs. Mogherini should have gone, but she did not. The EU policy is very clear: push back, constrain and engage. To answer the possible military aggression, we have real leverages in the area of economic sanctions. And we as a parliament have been outspoken, we have said- Swift must be switched off. And that will really have an enormous immediate effect. I think also what will have an immediate effect would be that we cancel globally all these tens of thousands of privileged permanent visas that certain people in Russia have in countries of the European Union, all these oligarchs and businessmen that are active and traveling back and forth on long term visas. Those visas need to be cancelled, they must feel it, and they must come to the conclusion that they should tell Putin that they are not happy with his policymaking. And they should tell him now before it all happens, so that this preventive effect gains ground. They should be concerned about their businesses, and know that if they side with Putin, they will lose with him.
And you think that would make Putin reconsider his plans?
He is a pioneer, but he has come to the end of his wisdom on how to handle his Russia for the future, because if you assess the real situation, he has the problem of a structurally weak industry, lack of innovation, with nothing but some military technology that you can only use for war and nothing else. They are by no means going anywhere. And Covid, too. You see how our stronger economies have suffered from the pandemic. In Russia, they tried to hide the real figures of how many died from Covid. Then Putin has to finance Lukashenko, he has to finance Crimea, Donbas, Luhansk, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Transnistria and the war in Syria – they all put insurmountable costs on this weak economy, so he is clearly punching above his weight, something he doesn't have the resources for, and that's what makes him so dangerous. Because before he admits he's on his knees, he would rather get aggressive and that is where we are at. We should not be afraid, but remain firm and steadfast.
So far, the European allies, including Germany, have been staunchly against lending military support to Ukraine. Would you say that that approach should change in light of what's happening now?
Yes, and it should have changed already. According to Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, any country has the right to defend itself. And when there is a threat from outside, they have a right to have at least defensive weapons. So I would like to see the Ukrainian demand for anti-tank missiles granted. I mean, the Germans have the Milan, the Americans have the Javelin – I think there should be at least one Javelin or Milan available for every Russian tank that is waiting on the other side of the Ukrainian border, to help stop any invasion. Fortunately, the Ukrainian army is not that of the year 2014 any longer. They have built up far better capacities.
Yes, there are 100,000 Russian troops, I'm not so sure that [the Ukrainians] can stand against such an invasion if it happens. That is why I'm firmly in favor of supplying them with sufficient defensive weapons to make it very clear they will not let it happen, they will resist and Russia will pay a high price, aside from the economic sanctions and severe measures. Also, militarily, there will be many dead bodies returning to Russia, which I do not wish the Russian mothers to mourn.
German media wrote that German Chancellor Schultz might meet with President Putin in January. Image source: John Thys/Mikhail Metzel/Sputnik/AFP/Getty Images
One of Russia's outstanding demands put forward before the talks was to stop the NATO eastward expansion. What was the rationale for the Kremlin to demand that, considering they already seem to have a de facto veto? Does Putin want to put it on paper as well?
Well, they will not get anything on paper. And I think they may even see the adverse effect. Ukraine and Georgia wanting to join NATO is nothing new, but it is now being discussed in Scandinavia, Sweden and Finland, who say that we should not apply given this Russian development, we are already cooperating closely.
I really wonder who advises Putin or whether he is resisting any advice he is given? I mean, before the attack on Crimea, and the Donbass, there was never a majority in Ukraine in favor of NATO membership. It is all a situation where I can only come to one conclusion – it's not the weapons of NATO, it's not the economic prosperity of the EU that is a danger to Putin. It is our way of organizing society in a democratic way. And I bet his biggest fear is that Ukraine, which is historically very close to Russia, could develop a strong economy, a stable democracy, the rule of law, and thereby, show the Russians that one can organize society in a different way. That is the danger that comes from NATO countries, not NATO weapons, but the way we organize society. And everybody knows that he knows it. We know it. And that is why there is no argument for us to allow him to set up a second Yalta. Those times are long gone.
What about Georgia and Ukraine? There has been some dismay since the Eastern Partnership Summit, because there was no European perspective mentioned.
I understand the frustration, at least for the three countries who have association and free trade agreements, that there was no additional, formal perspective. But my point has always been to first do your homework. And I'm currently not unhappy about the developments in Moldova. I mean, apart from the blackmailing from Gazprom regarding gas supplies. With Georgia, I'm upset when I see how in the light of the Russian aggression, there are still political battles between the President and his predecessor. It is not the time for domestic struggles- they must stand united against this existential threat. The fact that we had Charles Michel three times in Georgia. I mean, that is not something that happens. And we are disappointed. And this disappointment has several addresses. It's primarily the government, because they apparently think they can ignore warnings and good advice. But also, the opposition is not being particularly constructive mood either. The only one who profits from that and who is happy is again Putin. So I really can only appeal to all Georgian stakeholders, please do your homework and see your real interest and the long-term perspective for your country.
At the 2008 Bucharest Summit, Georgia was a poster child of the EU, Ukraine did not have any open warfare or annexation, yet we were denied a NATO MAP even then. Yours was among the skeptical countries. One could argue this hasn't changed over the years, only worsened. What would it take to see a shift toward a more positive approach?
It's not a secret. It was Germany and France. If, in 2008, we had taken the two countries in, perhaps it would have at first caused some outcry in Moscow, but not the reaction we're seeing now. We would probably be in a different situation now, but we are where we are. The general point is always that when NATO enlarges, it must be at the will of the acceding country. I mean, we don't force anybody into NATO, nor into the EU. That's the difference with Russia. And, of course, it must add to our security. But then we see this situation, and the Russians are not lining up at the borders of the Baltic states, because they are in NATO. It is sad, under these circumstances, to have such discussions. I would have wished that inside Russia itself, there would be the beginnings of the necessary change. It will come, probably not with Putin, at least while he is rich and alive in the Kremlin. He knows he will not leave the Kremlin both rich or alive, so that is why he conducts these policies. But I think it has already caused a rethinking in the West and it is not in the direction of appeasement.
Interview by Vazha Tavberidze for RFE/RL
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You are here: Home / Dryer Fire Prevention / Is Your Dryer Vent Hose a Potential Fire Risk?
Do you have the wrong hose connecting your dryer vent? The chances are you do as we see a lot of dryer vents and dryers that are using the WRONG DRYER HOSE! That's wrong determined by the actual dryer manufacturers themselves not us. By having the wrong dryer hose on your dryer it could invalidate your dryers warranty in the event of any warranty call for an issue. When we go to homes to carry out dryer vent cleaning we see this all the time.
On the back of all modern dryers (missing on some older ones) there is a warning label that states not to use plastic of thin foil hose yet most people are using thin foil and vinyl in older homes. Why is this such a big deal, well if ever a fire took place and your insurance company wanted an excuse not to pay out they have a valid excuse. It states clearly in black and white not to use vinyl or thin foil hose.
Whats Wrong With My Dryer Hose?
Vinyl hose or thin foil hose that most leading stores sell are against what the dryer manufacturer recommends yes they quote they are UL2158A rated but they are not all metal the so called foil is a laminate that contains plastic. Thin foil hose or vinyl should not be used, the dryer warning label and owners manual say so. We cannot fathom out why they sell them as dryer vent hose when they should not be used. In the USA there were several class action suits against the box stores.
May 21 2008 (Reuters) – Appliance retailers Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD.O), Lowe's Cos Inc (LOW.N) and hhgregg Inc (HGG.N) were charged with improperly installing dryer vents in federal lawsuits seeking class-action status on Wednesday.
The lawsuits state the retailers' installers attached metal foil or plastic vents to dryers sold to consumers instead of heavy metal ones recommended by manufacturers, creating conditions that could cause fires or death.
The suits seek unspecified monetary damages and corrective action for consumers whose vents were installed improperly. Appliance retailers typically charge a fee for installation.
Dryer Warranties Could Be Voided With Wrong Hoses Used!
It was determined in the HHgreg lawsuit that dryer manufacturers could void the warranty should they recognize the wrong hose was used to connect the cryer to the wall.
By ignoring the warning, the suit says, the company voided manufacturers' warranties and created a dangerous situation in which the dryers could catch on fire or cause other safety problems.
Despite the warning labels clearly displayed on the back of dryers Ontario's appliance stores still offer to install dryers with the wrong, NOT recommended hose! Ok they are not installing the white vinyl hose, but the thin foil they are always using is so wrong criminal in fact! It is not that they cannot see the large warning label as they have to go behind the dryer whilst hooking up the dryer. Be warned your dryer manufacturer may void warranty work if you have the incorrect dryer hose connecting our dryer to the wall!
Many people with the wrong dryer hose do not know where to call to get their vinyl hose of thin foil hose changed over, for anyone in Ontario looking for a reliable professional company why not call Dryer Vent Cleaner?


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Arkansas Comes To NYC With Play "Little Rock" Featuring Shanice Williams – Details Here!
by Ameliaismore
History called it heroism. They called it high school. On May 30th thought September 8th 2018, "Little Rock" will tell the riveting true story of "The Little Rock Nine", the first black students to attend their city's formerly segregated Little Rock Central High School three years after the Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court decision ruled separating students based on race was unconstitutional. What began as their quest for a better education soon became a national crisis, igniting the passions of a divided country and sparking a historic fight for justice in the Jim Crow south. On the cusp of the Civil Rights movement, a changing world watched as these nine children from Arkansas battled for their rights, armed with only a notebook and pencil. At once harrowing and hopeful, "Little Rock" brings urgently to life The Nine's untold personal stories of challenge and resilience, conjuring memories of America not so long ago. From writer and director Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, this deeply moving play honors the bravery of these young heroes and asks audiences: Would you have had the courage? "The task that remains is to embrace our interdependence – to see ourselves reflected in every other human being and to respect and honor our differences." -Dr. Melba Patillo Beals. "If we have honestly acknowledged our painful but shared past, then we can have reconciliation."-Elizabeth Eckford
"We find ourselves, 60 years after 'The Crisis' in Little Rock, still struggling as a nation with segregated schools, inadequate academic resources, systemic gaps in achievement and unsafe schools" shared Harvey Butler, producer. "The Little Rock Nine as teenagers were a catalyst that helped accelerate potential resolution of these issues in 1957-58. We hope this play will honor their contribution to American history and encourage a movement that recommits the nation to the pursuit of academic excellence for all — with deliberate policies and strategies that guarantee the right to a quality public education in an environment free of emotional, psychological and physical threat to our future leaders."
YES! History called it Heroism. They called is High School. Join Harvey Butler in association with the Sheen Center for Thought and Culture with their presentation of the Off Broadway Premiere of "Little Rock." A new play written and directed by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, featuring renowned recording artist and actor, Shanice Williams along with Rekekah Brockman, Justin Cunningham, Brandon Gill, Charlie Hudson III, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Quentin Mare, Ashley Robinson and Stephanie Umoh as the "Little Rock Nine."
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The creative team for Little Rock includes Darryl G. Ivey (music director), Rasean Davonte Johnson (scenic design), Leslie Bernstein (costume Design), Anshuman Bhatia (lighting design), Lindsay Jones (sound design), Wendall K. Harrington (projection design), Robert Westley (fight direction), and Nikkole Salter (dramaturg). The Production Stage Manager is Giles T. Horne.
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Q: Bar chart not showing all categories Jaspersoft Studio I am fairly new to creating charts in jasper but i'm at my wits end with this issue.
I have a data set that is returning proper data that is set up like so
+---------------------------------------------+
| qtr        url_txt  user_role_txt  page_cnt |
+---------------------------------------------+
| Quarter 1 some url1 some role1     154      |
| Quarter 1 some url2 some role2     11       |
| Quarter 2 some url1 some role2     12       |
| Quarter 3 some url2 some role1     110      |
+---------------------------------------------+

But every iteration I have tried has failed so I tried another way to get this table (also returning correct data)
+-----------------------------------------+
| qtr       url_txt role1_page role2_page |
+-----------------------------------------+
| Quarter 1 some url   1154        11     |
| Quarter 1 some url2   0         12      |
| Quarter 2 some url1   12          11    |
| Quarter 3 some url2s   11           0   |
+-----------------------------------------+

something similar and this got closer with getting the correct numbers but not the right quarters showing on the chart.
Only reason I am showing both versions of the data is because possibly the old version was better for this issue.
Here is how it was

Here is how it is now

In both instances, only 2 quarters tend to show up no matter the date range I choose (bottom one is one month off from the first picture)
it is usually showing  a single quarter but every now and then I get quarter 1 and quarter 4 but there is obviously data in quarter 2 and 3 from when I run the query in the sql.
Here is the jrxml of the latest version
Any help would be amazing
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<jasperReport xmlns="http://jasperreports.sourceforge.net/jasperreports"
              xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
              xsi:schemaLocation="http://jasperreports.sourceforge.net/jasperreports http://jasperreports.sourceforge.net/xsd/jasperreport.xsd"
              name="usg_rpt_bar"
              pageWidth="576" pageHeight="792"
              whenNoDataType="AllSectionsNoDetail"
              columnWidth="536" leftMargin="20" rightMargin="20" topMargin="20" bottomMargin="20"
              isSummaryWithPageHeaderAndFooter="true"
              uuid="c90df0e9-ca70-4aa8-88ab-3cc66cad2ade">
    <property name="com.jaspersoft.studio.data.defaultdataadapter" value="New Data Adapter (2)"/>
    <property name="com.jaspersoft.studio.data.sql.tables" value=""/>
    <property name="com.jaspersoft.studio.unit." value="inch"/>
    <property name="net.sf.jasperreports.print.create.bookmarks" value="false"/>
    <subDataset name="Dataset1" uuid="7d5280b5-f2f1-4d32-9729-2bb222a23169">
        <property name="com.jaspersoft.studio.data.defaultdataadapter" value="One Empty Record"/>
        <queryString>
            <![CDATA[]]>

        </queryString>
    </subDataset>

    <parameter name="START_DATE" class="java.util.Date"/>
    <parameter name="END_DATE" class="java.util.Date"/>
    <parameter name="START_DATE_RPT" class="java.lang.String"/>
    <parameter name="END_DATE_RPT" class="java.lang.String"/>
    <parameter name="SCREENS" class="java.util.Collection"/>
    <parameter name="Q1START" class="java.util.Date"/>
    <parameter name="Q1END" class="java.util.Date"/>
    <parameter name="Q2START" class="java.util.Date"/>
    <parameter name="Q2END" class="java.util.Date"/>
    <parameter name="Q3START" class="java.util.Date"/>
    <parameter name="Q3END" class="java.util.Date"/>
    <parameter name="Q4START" class="java.util.Date"/>
    <parameter name="Q4END" class="java.util.Date"/>

    <queryString>
        <![CDATA[SELECT DISTINCT ON (url_txt)
t.qtr as qtr,
t.url_txt as url_txt,
sum(t.pub) as pub_page,
sum(t.itm) as itm_page,
sum(t.cms) as cms_page,
sum(t.gst) as gst_page,
sum(t.lib) as lib_page
from
(
SELECT
'Quarter 1' as qtr,
url_txt,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'Item Developers' then 1 else 0 end as itm,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'Public' then 1 else 0 end as pub,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'Librarian' then 1 else 0 end as lib,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'GST' then 1 else 0 end as gst,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'CMS' then 1 else 0 end as cms

from db.table

where acs_ts::date >= $P{Q1START}
AND acs_ts::date <= $P{Q1END}
AND $X{IN,url_txt,SCREENS}

UNION ALL

SELECT
'Quarter 2' as qtr,
url_txt,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'Item Developers' then 1 else 0 end as itm,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'Public' then 1 else 0 end as pub,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'Librarian' then 1 else 0 end as lib,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'GST' then 1 else 0 end as gst,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'CMS' then 1 else 0 end as cms

from db.table

where acs_ts::date >= $P{Q2START}
AND acs_ts::date <= $P{Q2END}
AND $X{IN,url_txt,SCREENS}

UNION ALL

SELECT
'Quarter 3' as qtr,
url_txt,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'Item Developers' then 1 else 0 end as itm,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'Public' then 1 else 0 end as pub,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'Librarian' then 1 else 0 end as lib,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'GST' then 1 else 0 end as gst,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'CMS' then 1 else 0 end as cms

from db.table

where acs_ts::date >= $P{Q3START}
AND acs_ts::date <= $P{Q3END}
AND $X{IN,url_txt,SCREENS}

UNION ALL

SELECT
'Quarter 4' as qtr,
url_txt,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'Item Developers' then 1 else 0 end as itm,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'Public' then 1 else 0 end as pub,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'Librarian' then 1 else 0 end as lib,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'GST' then 1 else 0 end as gst,
CASE when user_role_txt = 'CMS' then 1 else 0 end as cms

from db.table

where acs_ts::date >= $P{Q4START}
AND acs_ts::date <= $P{Q4END}
AND $X{IN,url_txt,SCREENS}

) as t

group by t.qtr, t.url_txt]]>

    </queryString>

    <field name="url_txt" class="java.lang.String"/>
    <field name="qtr" class="java.lang.String"/>
    <field name="itm_page" class="java.lang.Integer"/>
    <field name="cms_page" class="java.lang.Integer"/>
    <field name="gst_page" class="java.lang.Integer"/>
    <field name="pub_page" class="java.lang.Integer"/>
    <field name="lib_page" class="java.lang.Integer"/>

    <sortField name="qtr"/>

    <group name="Group1" keepTogether="true">
        <groupExpression>
            <![CDATA[$F{url_txt}]]>
        </groupExpression>
    </group>

    <pageHeader>
        <band height="98" splitType="Stretch">
            <staticText>
                <reportElement key="t_4" mode="Opaque"
                               x="130" y="-1" width="320" height="15"
                               isRemoveLineWhenBlank="true"
                               forecolor="#000000" backcolor="#FFFFFF"
                               uuid="70d07b08-a98f-462f-912c-86e8ca3cffa5">

                    <property name="net.sf.jasperreports.export.pdf.tag.h1"
                              value="full"/>
                    <property name="com.jaspersoft.studio.unit.x" value="pixel"/>
                </reportElement>
                <box>
                    <topPen lineWidth="0.0" lineColor="#000000"/>
                    <leftPen lineWidth="0.0" lineColor="#000000"/>
                    <bottomPen lineWidth="0.0" lineColor="#000000"/>
                    <rightPen lineWidth="0.0" lineColor="#000000"/>

                </box>
                <textElement textAlignment="Center" verticalAlignment="Top">

                    <paragraph lineSpacing="Single"/>
                </textElement>
                <text><![CDATA[DEL Report]]></text>
            </staticText>
            <textField pattern="([GENERAL])" isBlankWhenNull="true">
                <reportElement key="COMPUTE_5" mode="Opaque"
                               x="140" y="15" width="300" height="15"
                               forecolor="#000000" backcolor="#FFFFFF"
                               uuid="fa243ebd-82b3-426a-8693-995a1d029d8c">
                    <property name="net.sf.jasperreports.export.pdf.tag.h2"/>
                    <property name="net.sf.jasperreports.export.pdf.tag.h1"
                              value="full"/>
                </reportElement>
                <box>
                    <topPen lineWidth="0.0" lineColor="#000000"/>
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                    <bottomPen lineWidth="0.0" lineColor="#000000"/>
                    <rightPen lineWidth="0.0" lineColor="#000000"/>
                </box>
                <textElement textAlignment="Center" verticalAlignment="Top">

                    <paragraph lineSpacing="Single"/>
                </textElement>
                <textFieldExpression>
                    <![CDATA["Data Element Library Usage Report"]]>
                </textFieldExpression>
            </textField>
            <textField pattern="" isBlankWhenNull="true">
                <reportElement key="DATE_1" mode="Opaque"
                               x="430" y="0" width="102" height="12"
                               forecolor="#000000" backcolor="#FFFFFF"
                               uuid="8c30e5fd-4921-4b61-a07d-fec225f73dca">
                    <property name="net.sf.jasperreports.export.pdf.tag.h2"
                              value="full"/>
                    <property name="net.sf.jasperreports.export.pdf.tag.h3"/>
                </reportElement>
                <box>
                    <topPen lineWidth="0.0" lineColor="#000000"/>
                    <leftPen lineWidth="0.0" lineColor="#000000"/>
                    <bottomPen lineWidth="0.0" lineColor="#000000"/>
                    <rightPen lineWidth="0.0" lineColor="#000000"/>
                </box>
                <textElement verticalAlignment="Top">

                    <paragraph lineSpacing="Single"/>
                </textElement>
                <textFieldExpression>
                    <![CDATA["Run Date: " + new SimpleDateFormat("MM/dd/yyyy").format(new Date())]]>
                </textFieldExpression>
            </textField>
            <textField pattern="" isBlankWhenNull="true">
                <reportElement key="PAGE_1" mode="Opaque"
                               x="430" y="12" width="40" height="12"
                               forecolor="#000000" backcolor="#FFFFFF"
                               uuid="d3278171-f2e1-4241-b57f-5e4f3fc2ee09">
                    <property name="net.sf.jasperreports.export.pdf.tag.h2"
                              value="start"/>
                    <property name="net.sf.jasperreports.export.pdf.tag.h3"/>
                </reportElement>
                <box>
                    <topPen lineWidth="0.0" lineColor="#000000"/>
                    <leftPen lineWidth="0.0" lineColor="#000000"/>
                    <bottomPen lineWidth="0.0" lineColor="#000000"/>
                    <rightPen lineWidth="0.0" lineColor="#000000"/>
                </box>
                <textElement verticalAlignment="Top">

                    <paragraph lineSpacing="Single"/>
                </textElement>
                <textFieldExpression>
                    <![CDATA["Page " + $V{PAGE_NUMBER} + " of "]]>
                </textFieldExpression>
            </textField>
            <textField evaluationTime="Report" pattern="" isBlankWhenNull="true">
                <reportElement key="PAGE_1" mode="Transparent"
                               x="470" y="12" width="30" height="12"
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                              value="end"/>
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                    <bottomPen lineWidth="0.0" lineColor="#000000"/>
                    <rightPen lineWidth="0.0" lineColor="#000000"/>
                </box>
                <textElement verticalAlignment="Top">

                    <paragraph lineSpacing="Single"/>
                </textElement>
                <textFieldExpression>
                    <![CDATA[$V{PAGE_NUMBER}]]>
                </textFieldExpression>
            </textField>
            <image>
                <reportElement x="0" y="0" width="150" height="56"
                               uuid="5c21389e-0147-4bab-8b2b-b2462883c4e4">
                    <property name="com.jaspersoft.studio.unit.width"
                              value="pixel"/>
                    <property name="com.jaspersoft.studio.unit.height"
                              value="pixel"/>
                </reportElement>
                <imageExpression>
                    <![CDATA[$P{CMSLOGO_DIR} + "CMS_logo.jpg"]]>
                </imageExpression>
                <hyperlinkTooltipExpression>
                    <![CDATA["Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services"]]>
                </hyperlinkTooltipExpression>
            </image>
            <staticText>
                <reportElement x="0" y="70" width="280" height="12"
                               uuid="9f93ebb5-6ca9-4f7f-be7c-d06093207859">
                    <property name="net.sf.jasperreports.export.pdf.tag.h3"
                              value="start"/>
                    <property name="com.jaspersoft.studio.unit.height"
                              value="pixel"/>
                </reportElement>
                <textElement verticalAlignment="Top">

                </textElement>
                <text><![CDATA[Note: * indicates an empty value.]]></text>
            </staticText>
            <textField>
                <reportElement x="140" y="30" width="300" height="20"
                               uuid="c2b0287c-ce1e-461c-aabb-1c6e28b0b30d"/>
                <textElement textAlignment="Center"/>
                <textFieldExpression>
                    <![CDATA["From "+$P{START_DATE_RPT}+" to "+$P{END_DATE_RPT}]]>
                </textFieldExpression>
            </textField>
        </band>
    </pageHeader>
    <detail>
        <band height="285">
            <barChart>
                <chart isShowLegend="true">
                    <reportElement key="" x="0" y="40" width="532" height="245"
                                   uuid="090b7b3c-b745-45bd-af08-3b79a027f3c6">
                        <property name="com.jaspersoft.studio.unit.y" value="inch"/>
                    </reportElement>
                    <chartTitle position="Top">
                        <titleExpression><![CDATA[$F{url_txt}]]></titleExpression>
                    </chartTitle>
                    <chartSubtitle/>
                    <chartLegend position="Right"/>
                </chart>
                <categoryDataset>
                    <dataset resetType="Page"/>
                    <categorySeries>
                        <seriesExpression><![CDATA["Public"]]></seriesExpression>
                        <categoryExpression><![CDATA[$F{qtr}]]></categoryExpression>
                        <valueExpression><![CDATA[$F{pub_page}]]></valueExpression>
                    </categorySeries>
                    <categorySeries>
                        <seriesExpression><![CDATA["CMS"]]></seriesExpression>
                        <categoryExpression><![CDATA[$F{qtr}]]></categoryExpression>
                        <valueExpression><![CDATA[$F{cms_page}]]></valueExpression>
                    </categorySeries>
                    <categorySeries>
                        <seriesExpression><![CDATA["GST"]]></seriesExpression>
                        <categoryExpression><![CDATA[$F{qtr}]]></categoryExpression>
                        <valueExpression><![CDATA[$F{gst_page}]]></valueExpression>
                    </categorySeries>
                    <categorySeries>
                        <seriesExpression><![CDATA["Librarian"]]></seriesExpression>
                        <categoryExpression><![CDATA[$F{qtr}]]></categoryExpression>
                        <valueExpression><![CDATA[$F{lib_page}]]></valueExpression>
                    </categorySeries>
                    <categorySeries>
                        <seriesExpression><![CDATA["Item Developers"]]></seriesExpression>
                        <categoryExpression><![CDATA[$F{qtr}]]></categoryExpression>
                        <valueExpression><![CDATA[$F{itm_page}]]></valueExpression>
                    </categorySeries>
                </categoryDataset>
                <barPlot>
                    <plot backgroundAlpha="1.0"/>
                    <itemLabel/>
                    <categoryAxisLabelExpression><![CDATA["Quarter"]]></categoryAxisLabelExpression>
                    <categoryAxisFormat>
                        <axisFormat labelColor="#000000" tickLabelColor="#000000" axisLineColor="#000000"/>
                    </categoryAxisFormat>
                    <valueAxisLabelExpression><![CDATA["Page Count"]]></valueAxisLabelExpression>
                    <valueAxisFormat>
                        <axisFormat labelColor="#000000" tickLabelColor="#000000" axisLineColor="#000000"/>
                    </valueAxisFormat>
                </barPlot>
            </barChart>
        </band>
    </detail>
</jasperReport>

Edit: I have been in the same position and found that changing the select distinct on changes how the graph interacts, I have yet to find a proper way to finish this still. This has been the only combination that even gets multiple quarters, all other attempts made a new chart for each quarter and each role.


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At an operatic recital three and a half years ago, I had the great privilege of hearing mezzo-soprano Geeta Novotny performing. Her voice was riveting, and as she sang, fully eight months pregnant, she looked magnificent. After the recital, I asked her if she would let me photograph he as she sang; we've been working together ever since. I revisited the theme of singing with this group of fifteen paintings of Geeta singing the Habanera from the opera Carmen by George Bizet. The first of my series of paintings of singers was called Diva in Extremis, and the images were cobbled together without a real singer as a model. In the new group of paintings, I attempted to keep the expressive dynamic of the original images while being much truer to the real singer herself. Consequently, these are not portraits in a literal sense, but are a response to this particular singer and the music she creates with her voice.
I see music as a direct route to feeling, as is painting. The work for the series Operatic Duets, based very loosely on the story of Tristan and Isolde from the opera by Richard Wagner, engages the paths to feeling evoked by the couple singing. This is a complicated trajectory as there is no music in these paintings, only the idea and gestures of music. It leaves the viewer's imagination to fill in the empty spaces, to fill them with sound.
Related to the musicians, though only tangentially, is the major piece in this show. It is the first section (called 'Sleepers') of a very large painting called Sleepwalking Through the Apocalypse. These canvases are the 'Nocturnes' of this exhibit's title, two male figures, wrapped in sheets, sleeping on the ground in a night landscape. Disembodied heads are falling from the sky above them Are the falling heads dreams or the aftermath of a catastrophe? I have not been able to decide. This series has been in progress for a decade, with many finished studies, but this is the first time any part of the final piece has been shown.
Finally, I've included three portraits painted from sittings with the model. My first training and first love was portraiture, and it remains an active and critical part of my work. While I have become more and more involved with my camera as a tool for capturing the life around me, oaiinting from life is an exercise which remains difficult, at times tedious, but always immensely rewarding as it adds a living, breathing, and evolving connection between myself and my subject.


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Alain Oudot de Dainville, né le  à Marsat (Puy-de-Dôme), est un militaire français. Amiral, il est chef d'état-major de la Marine du  au , après en avoir été le major général du  au . Il préside ensuite l'Office français d'exportation d'armement de 2008 à 2014.

Biographie

Origines familiales
Alain Oudot de Dainville est le fils de Michel Oudot de Dainville (1915-2001), général de brigade, et de Renée de Mullot de Villenaut. Son grand-père paternel est l'archiviste et historien Maurice Oudot de Dainville. Il est le neveu de François de Dainville, jésuite et historien, et le frère cadet de l'historienne Ségolène de Dainville-Barbiche.

Carrière militaire
Prix d'honneur du Prytanée militaire de La Flèche, il entre à l'École navale en 1966 et choisit l'aéronautique navale.
De 1993 à 1995, il commande le porte-avions Clemenceau. En 1999, il est nommé chef de cabinet du chef d'état-major des armées. Il est Vice-amiral d'escadre en 2001, major général de la Marine en 2001, et enfin chef d'état-major de la Marine en 2005. À cette même date, il est élevé au grade d'amiral.

Carrière dans l'industrie de l'armement
En 2008, il devient président-directeur général de la SOFRESA, société qui associe l'État et les principaux industriels de l'armement pour la commercialisation de systèmes et matériels militaires au Moyen-Orient, principalement en Arabie saoudite. Il la transforme en une société mieux contrôlée par l'État : l'ODAS.

Publications
 Faut-il avoir peur de 2030 ?, Paris, L'Harmattan, coll. Diplomatie et stratégie, 193 p. , 2014 .
 Vol au vent marin, Paris, Ardhan, 2018.

Décorations
  en 2007 (commandeur en 2003, officier en 1997, chevalier en 1986).
  en 2021 (commandeur en 2000, officier en 1993).
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Notes et références

Article connexe
 Famille Oudot de Dainville

Liens externes

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 Émission Le Grand témoin, Radio Notre-Dame, ,

Naissance en mars 1947
Amiral français du XXIe siècle
Chef d'état-major de la Marine française
Major général de la Marine
Grand officier de la Légion d'honneur
Grand-croix de l'ordre national du Mérite
Titulaire de la croix de la Valeur militaire
Naissance dans le Puy-de-Dôme
Élève du Prytanée national militaire
Élève de l'École navale

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