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NFSA Responding to COVID-19
NFSA Continues to provide the latest information and resources to the fire sprinkler industry as the U.S. adapts to the impact of COVID-19… Get your information here…
Developments are happening daily surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, and NFSA continues to work to keep our members informed and all the resources for this national emergency gathered in one location. For the past few weeks, NFSA has utilized the guidelines of the Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (DHS) (CISA) that would classify fire sprinkler work as essential, especially where emergent repairs, outages, or inspection, testing and maintenance is required by code to operate critical facilities. We have also been carefully evaluating each Executive Order that comes into our team as to how it impacts our members in each state. We have watched as safe work places have become as important as the "essential worker" declarations, and we realize because so many of you have shared that each situation is unique, we created state by state pages to address the issues. We have also summarized information available from the Federal Government on loans and programs that were passed as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Security Act (CARES Act). The loan programs from the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Federal Reserve, and perhaps even the Treasury Department will benefit our members as we work diligently on recovery. Within the CARES Act is incentives for fire sprinklers and accelerated depreciation in the US Tax Code for all commercial properties. There are commonalities that exist for all our members during these times and there is much information that can have a positive impact on your business operations. Please reach out to our NFSA team in your area or reach out directly to us at membership@nfsa.org if you have questions, comments, and/or concerns. Be well and stay safe in the workplaces where you are able to!
View All Information State-By-State
A Letter From President Ray and Chairman Mezaros to Members
Shane Ray and Kent Mezaros
For the past month, NFSA has been providing information to our members for the situation in which we all find ourselves. For more than a year, NFSA has been preparing for a recession and a negative impact event to our industry. The first term of this NFSA administration and Board cycle couldn't have been more positive for our industry, with double digit growth in most major metro areas across the country and an average of greater than 6% growth nationwide. In 2019, NFSA reported record fire sprinkler shipments. For the first time in our history, residential fire sprinkler shipments were more than 25% of the total number of fire sprinkler heads shipped.
While we find ourselves in the largest international crisis of our lifetimes, we know that our industry will not only respond to this crisis, but will recover with a renewed spirit. As we respond to the short-term and long-term needs of our members, we are also preparing for recovery. We are implementing our recession plan and budget, which modifies our 2020 Operations Plan. While our Annual Seminar and Business and Leadership Conference is cancelled, we have information included within that invites you and your staff, free of charge, to the first ever NFSA Virtual Business and Leadership Conference. You won't want to miss it from the comfort of your home, or hopefully office by then. We have added many new online classes, all dealing with COVID-19 for free, and we have discounted our NFSA classes from 10% to 50% off.
While the health industry and the medical response teams may not have been prepared for such a widespread pandemic, the response to this event worldwide has been better than in the past, but not as good as it should have been here in the U.S. We have never seen a national emergency of this magnitude, but we have been through the terrorist attacks on 9/11/01, many natural disasters that severely impacted our country, such as Hurricane Katrina, and the financial crash of 2008. The response to these events were widely criticized, and this one will be no different.
NFSA has worked diligently to ensure that fire sprinklers were deemed essential by governments. We reminded every Governor and many, many elected officials across this great country of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the Department of Homeland Security spreadsheet that kept us working. At this time, 42 states have stay at home orders in place, and we are monitoring state by state developments on a daily basis. During this time, we have also ensured that fire sprinklers were included within the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). This is a technical correction from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which NFSA has been actively working with many other prominent national associations in Washington, D.C., to ensure that qualified improvement properties (QIP) include accelerated depreciation for fire sprinklers in all commercial buildings, not just small businesses, which was included in the original Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Fire sprinkler systems will no longer be treated like plumbing systems and other building components within the tax code. While we didn't get other bills passed during this time, still active is the High-Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, which will ensure residential high-rise buildings receive a 15-year depreciation, and the Public Housing Fire Safely Act, which will provide $25 million dollars per year for ten years to retrofit public housing of the Housing and Urban Development Agency (HUD).
We have been, and we will continue, working to promote the widespread acceptance of the fire sprinkler concept, regardless of good times or bad. The feedback we have received for NFSA's response to the COVID-19 event has been positive. Please go to our COVID-19 webpage to find information that impacts your company and our industry. Please reach out to our staff and fellow Board, Council, and Committee members if you need assistance getting through this. We welcome your feedback, as mentioned in one of the first articles in National Fire Sprinkler Magazine two years ago following the election of officers. Well, we still mean it and we still seek it. We have been on many calls with our chapters and members across the country in the past few weeks, and for the first time in many years, we convened a full Board of Directors and Councils meeting between regularly scheduled meetings.
We wish you, your families, and your companies/organizations the best during these times.
May God Bless Us All,
Shane Ray, President
Kent Mezaros, Board Chair
Keeping Our Members Safe and Working
Tech Notes and the virus
Federal Loans to help NFSA employers
Coronavirus Resources for Employers
Information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to be issued at a rapid pace. In order to stay up to date and access accurate information, employers are encouraged to utilize the below links.
Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website
Additional Coronavirus Resources
More Resources at Whitehouse.gov
Visit the U.S. Department of Labor website
Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus
Visit the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's website for interim guidance on preventing exposures and infection
Overview of Coronavirus
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (March 2020)
Key OSHA Standards for COVID-19 (see section on recording workplace exposures to COVID-19)
Visit the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs website
National Interest Exemption to facilitate response efforts for COVID-19 (March 17)
Visit the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's website
What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act and the Coronavirus
Visit the U.S. Small Business Administration website
Visit the U.S. Treasury website
Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance on Deferring Tax Payments Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
COVID-19 Tax Incentives
The CARES Act Delivers New Fire Sprinkler Tax Incentives
Returning to Work After Covid-19: A Guide for Fire Sprinkler Contractors, Part 2
COVID-19 ITM Vincent Powers
Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Health Care Facilities during COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to change our way of life, the way Inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of fire protection systems is also changing, specifically in health care facilities.
COVID-19 Fred Barall Labor ...
Governor Cuomo Announces New York Reopening Guidelines
On May 5, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced guidelines to be followed for businesses and regions of the State to reopen following the expected termination of the State's PAUSE Order on May 15, 2020. Regional reopening will be based on the four following metrics: (1) 14 days of decline in net hospitalizations and deaths; (2) 30% hospital and ICU beds available; (3) ability to conduct 30 virus tests per month for every 100,000 residents; and (4) 30 contact tracers for every 100,000 residents.
OSHA Issues Important COVID-19 Guidance for NFSA Contractors
After generally deferring to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) thus far in the COVID-19 pandemic, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued industry-specific guidance for construction companies.
Paycheck Protection Program Resumes Monday, April 27th
Legislation passed the Senate, House and was signed by President Trump last Friday infusing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) with an additional $310 billion in funding.
Got Virtual Training?
DOL Clarifies FFCRA Issues for Employers
We all know that many times having frequently asked questions and answers available makes a big difference! NFSA is happy to share that the Department of Labor (DOL) recently released answers to questions frequently asked by employers regarding paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
COVID-19 Gary West
Working remote with purpose: The New Normal
As a road warrior for the National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA), it's not uncommon to be in multiple states in any given week. As the Director of Field Operations and Government Relations, I manage our field team who cover all 50 states and the U.S. Territories. Our Field Ops Team members all have routines, and for most of us that travel regionally or nationally, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our world.
COVID-19 Minnesota Tim Butler
Senior NFSA Leaders Brief The Minnesota Chapter
On April 1, the Minnesota Chapter held a historic meeting with senior NFSA leadership using a video conference format. The briefing by NFSA President Shane Ray, Executive Officer Vickie Pritchett, Senior Vice President Fred Barall, and Director of Field Operations Gary West was the first time the Chapter had ever met using a "virtual meeting" format. 33 members of the Chapter joined the call, which lasted just over an hour.
COVID-19 Labor Legal
Find Out if Your Company is Eligible for New Federal Lending Program
NFSA is happy to share that there are additional federal lending programs available. For those who are following our updates, you know that we have tried to keep you updated with the latest information. We are hopeful that many of you are able to take advantage of some or all of these programs, we appreciate those who have let us know you've used the information gathered and turned your applications in!
Federal Financial Assistance For NFSA Members
As part of the CARES Act, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering three types of loans for eligible businesses. In addition, the Federal Reserve is offering loans available to both small and large businesses through the new Main Street Lending Program.
COVID-19 Jeff Hugo Mike Joanis
Covid-19 Health Safety for Fire Sprinkler Contractors on Construction Sites
COVID-19 has changed the jobsite. Contractors need to work with owners to identify potential risks on each site during construction activities and develop a safety plan for their employees, visitors and inspectors. Contractors need to review and enhance their infection control plans to include awareness, training, and use of personal protective equipment.
CDC Issues New Interim Guidance on Asymptomatic Employees
NFSA is happy to share the following information from the CDC, which we believe will be very helpful to many of our members. We have heard examples of the need for this from many of you during Chapter meetings held virtually this past week.
[Video] NFSA's Response to COVID-19: Updates, Developments & Our Virtual Seminar!
NFSA President Shane Ray provides an update that includes the latest information on COVID-19, fire sprinkler incentives, and plans for the upcoming NFSA Virtual Business & Leadership Conference!
SBA Addresses Questions Frequently Asked About the Paycheck Protection Program
On April 7, 2020, the Small Business Administration released additional guidance concerning the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to address concerns commonly raised by applicant companies and lenders. The six-page document is full of information which many NFSA companies will likely find helpful in deciding whether to apply for the PPP.
COVID-19 Kent Mezaros Shane Ray
A Letter from President Shane Ray and Board Chair Kent Mezaros
President Ray and Chairman Mezaros outline the NFSA's progress during this time of crisis
COVID-19 Future Leadership Committee Training ...
Power of Positive Summit
30+ top speakers, authors and thought leaders sharing strategies to help you stay positive, overcome challenges and make a greater difference. Each speaker will share a short video message, which includes actionable advice, that you can access on-demand, online during the summit dates. We release a few speakers each day. Once a speakers video is released, you can watch it anytime you want.
Codes and Standards COVID-19 ITM ...
ITM Frequencies during COVID-19
The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) and its members have been communicating constantly to discuss the challenges related to COVID- 19. The challenges are different from state to state and county to county within each state.
Guidance for NFSA Members: Job Conditions Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic
There are many federal, state, and local requirements, many of which have been changing from day to day. Therefore, it is impossible to provide complete, "one-size-fits-all" advice applicable to every job in every locality.
COVID-19 ITM John Waters
Covid-19, Vacant Construction Sites, and Buildings Under Construction
In this difficult time of the most virulent pandemic to hit the United States since 1918, the National Fire Sprinkler Association recommends that, in states and communities that have shut-down the construction industry, fire protection activities must be considered an essential, life-sustaining activity and should be able to continue work. Our fire sprinkler industry is working hard to ensure that job sites are safe, and utilizing the recommendations from the respective agencies for guidance.
COVID-19 Legislation Press Release ...
NFSA Works Diligently on Being "Essential" During COVID-19 and on Tax Incentives for the Future
On March 25th, Congress passed the Coronavirus Stabilization Act of 2020. This legislation, which includes over $2 trillion in aid to combat both the virus and the negative economic impacts associated with social distancing, also includes a technical correction to the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) that gives incentives to corporations that retrofit their businesses with fire sprinkler systems.
Questions and Answers for Employers Regarding Employee Benefits/Employee Relations
To further assist NFSA members regarding management of COVID-19 related issues, please see wide-ranging information provided to NFSA by trusted legal partners Foley Hoag LLP and Whiteford Taylor Preston LLP . These analyses cover issues such as employee travel, excluding employees from the workplace, notification requirements for employees confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19, attendance, vacation, sick time and FMLA requirements, unemployment insurance, working from home and more. We know that these issues are providing challenges and that our members have questions, our hope here is that we have gathered the information that can help.
Executive Summary: Key Provisions of $2 Trillion Federal Coronavirus Relief Act
The "Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") includes various provisions intended to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please see a detailed analysis as provided to NFSA by Whiteford Taylor Preston LLP. This includes practical information for employees concerning unemployment assistance and relief, recovery rebates for individuals and various business provisions including new tax credits and related rules. We believe that there are many parts of these programs that can benefit our members, please explore the information shared.
COVID-19 Fred Barall Lance Gunnells
SBA OFFERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR NFSA'S SMALL BUSINESS MEMBERS
The article linked provides details on federal loans which may be available to some NFSA member companies who meet their criteria.
CDC Guidance for Businesses Planning for and Responding to COVID-19
OSHA and state agencies across the country are advising employers to refer to guidance developed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to reduce exposure to COVID-19 for their employees, to plan for instances of exposure in the workplace, and to develop a plan of action for responding to employee exposure.
FFCRA Poster For Posting by Employers
The Department of Labor has issued new guidelines to employers regarding the posting of employees' rights under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Implementation Date Moved Up to April 1, 2020
The statute originally stated that the leave would be available no later than April 2, 2020.
Andrew Bevis COVID-19 ITM
COVID-19: ITM on Essential Buildings
It would be remiss of us to not address some of the issues that we have before us today. Our nation and world are in a crisis. The COVID-19 virus has halted our world as we know it. Only the "essential services" are allowed to open and running in many states around the country.
General Business Training Online from NFSA
The following online training classes are FREE and hosted on the NFSA site. All participants must have an account and enroll through the links on each class title.
Construction COVID-19 ITM ...
COVID-19, Construction Best Practices and ITM of Fire Protection Systems
NFSA has reached out to our members and compiled the summary below of current practices being implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Fred Barall Laborline
Paid Leave in the Fire Sprinkler Industry Under the FFCRA
President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law on Wednesday. The FFCRA will take effect no later than April 2nd and sunset on December 31, 2020.
OSHA's COVID-19 Requirements Impact on the Fire Sprinkler Industry
Earlier this month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the expansion of employer's responsibilities to prevent and track the exposure of employees to certain infectious illnesses to include COVID-19.
Protect Yourself from COVID-19
A coronavirus is a type of common virus that infects humans, typically leading to an upper respiratory infection. COVID-19 is a "novel" coronavirus, simply meaning that it is "new." Seven other types of human coronavirus have been previously identified.
COVID-19 Shane Ray
[VIDEO] Our Plea to Keep Jobsites Open
NFSA respectfully request that fire sprinkler contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers, and their staff, and engineers be considered "essential" businesses because of their critical life safety work.
COVID-19 John Waters
Fire Sprinkler Operations During Pandemics
What should contractors do to protect themselves and when local government plans review / inspection services shut down?
[VIDEO] Federal Level Legislation Impacting NFSA Members 3.17.20
The NFSA is monitoring legislation and regulations at the federal, state, and local level. Our Field Operations and Government Relations personnel are working closely with our Codes, Standards, and Public Fire Protection team to review and investigate the impact of legislation on the fire sprinkler industry.
Annual Seminar COVID-19 National
A Message from NFSA Regarding COVID-19 and Our Annual Seminar
As a result of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a pandemic, and the Governor of Arizona declaring a State of Emergency, we have canceled our 2020 Annual Seminar.
NFPA Guidance to Government Officials
Listen to President Ray on the Fire Sprinkler Podcast
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Q: force perl program to use all CPU capacity using threads I have a laptop with a CPU Intel Core i3 and I want to create a simple program in Perl to use 100% of CPU capacity.
I have read about Threads and search about running them parallel but I can't use 100% of the CPU.
my code:
use strict;
use warnings;
use threads;
use threads::shared;
print "Starting main program\n";

my $t1 = threads->create(\&sub1, 1);
my $t2 = threads->create(\&sub1, 2);
my $t3 = threads->create(\&sub1, 3);
my $t4 = threads->create(\&sub1, 4);

$t1->join();
$t2->join();
$t3->join();
$t4->join();
print "End of main program\n";
sub sub1 {
my $num = 20;

print "started thread $num\n";
sleep $num;
print "done with thread $num\n";
return $num;
}

but after running CPU usage is about 10%.
How do I use 100% of the CPU?

A: You need to make the threads actually do something. E.g. make them count from 0 to a large number. Sleeping doesn't take CPU time.

A: You're not using any CPU because the threads are sleeping - which tells the OS basically "I'm not doing anything, so use your resources elsewhere".
try some computation - like a nested loop with divisions and printing the result to /dev/null instead of sleeping.

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Q: How do I exit a Price Check Loop once desired or lower price is met and commit to purchase? I'm trying to to automate an amazon purchase when the right set price hits in the code compared to to current amazon price.
It seems that it just goes into infinite loop rather than refresh the page and execute once the set price or lower hits. Is there an easier way to code it?
from selenium import webdriver as wd
import chromedriver_binary
import random
import time

wd = wd.Chrome()
wd.implicitly_wait(10)

wd.get("https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0951JZDWT/ref=olp-opf-redir?aod=1&ie=UTF8&condition=ALL")

random_wait_time = random.randrange(2.0, 7.0)
print(random_wait_time)
time.sleep(random_wait_time)

price_id = "aod-price-1"
# find top price on page

current_price = wd.find_element_by_id(price_id).text

print(current_price)

disallowed_characters = "$\n"

for character in disallowed_characters:
    current_price = current_price.replace(character, "")

print(current_price)

amazon_price = int(current_price)

buy_price = int(5500)
# limit price to purchase item

while (amazon_price) >= int(buy_price):
    print(amazon_price)
    print('do not buy')
    random_wait_time = random.randrange(8.0, 20.0)
    print(random_wait_time)
    time.sleep(random_wait_time)
    wd.refresh()
else:
    add_to_cart_button = wd.find_element_by_xpath('//*[@id="a-autoid-2-offer-1"]/span/input')
    add_to_cart_button.click()

view_cart_button = wd.find_element_by_xpath('//*[@id="aod-offer-view-cart-1"]/span/input')

view_cart_button.click()


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Nora Roberts' angels fall
As a sole survivor of a massacre at the restaurant where she was a chef, it's no wonder Reece Gilmore wants to escape her life. She hits the open road with no destination in mind desperate for a fresh start. When her car gives out in a picturesque Wyoming town, Reece takes a job at the local diner, hoping to earn enough cash to keep moving. But as she gets to know the townspeople - especially a dashing young writer named Brody - she considers putting the past behind her and settling down ... until she witnesses a murder while hiking. Now she's traumatised again, and not just by the killing, when the cops investigate, there is absolutely no evidence of the murder, and everyone doubts her story - which leads Reece to question her own sanity.
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Recent research suggests that ankle sprains may predispose patients to osteoarthritis, increasing their likelihood of developing the disease in later years. Studies have found that roughly 18% of participants who had suffered and been treated for an ankle sprain were also suffering from arthritis and experiencing joint instability. Additionally, one particular study found that the average time between an ankle sprain and the development of arthritis is 21 years.
If you have experienced an ankle sprain or other traumatic ankle injury, schedule an appointment with one of our highly skilled and compassionate specialty-trained ankle doctors at Southern Indiana Orthopedics by calling (812) 302-6297.


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Movie 'Legacy Peak' is about family
Movie 'Legacy Peak'
is about family
by Warren L. Maye
As a fan of the "NCIS: New Orleans" TV show, I was intrigued when I learned that actor Lucas Black was leaving it to "spend more time with family."
In Black's case, he meant every word of it. After 125 episodes of what he calls "a marathon schedule" on TV, he and his wife decided to focus on their three children. They also wanted to make the idea of family a deeper part of their personal ministry.
Recently, Black emerged as the star of another upcoming screen project. It's called "Legacy Peak," an adventure movie about family, flying, camping, and surviving in the wilderness. As I am a Christian, father, husband, flying enthusiast, and former Boy Scout, the storyline further piqued my interest.
Jason, (Black's character) and Noelle, a widow with two children, plan to marry. But Jason's idea to fly the kids to Noelle's parent's cabin days before she wraps up work, quickly falls apart. Their adventure turns into a struggle to survive, even before they can start a life together.
After just a few minutes into the film, I realized the beautiful but dangerous landscape, with its breathtaking and panoramic views, was a metaphor for life.
The loss of a beloved dad, a life in foster care, and the hope of a new life and family are powerful themes that drive this heartfelt story.
Having recently participated in a Christian men's retreat, I found Blacks passionate goal to use this film to reach men for Christ, particularly appealing. Having been a Christian himself since childhood and after seeing the reactions of most men to Christian programming, Black feels there is a need for films that send an empowering message to them.
"Being a dad is the greatest privilege and honor of my life, but I know I couldn't do it without my faith in Jesus and following the model that God has given me for fatherhood," said Black. "This movie is about what real fatherhood looks like. It's messy and chaotic and requires so much patience and grace. But in the end, the lessons learned, and bonds created are unbreakable."
Having seen "Legacy Peak" twice and reflected on it, what strikes me is its simplicity, honesty, and accessibility to the entire family. For years, film rating systems, from PG to R, have divided families at the box office, sending adults one way, teens another, and children in yet another direction. So, for families who value staying together, even in the movie theater, films such as "Legacy Peak" are truly a godsend.
Flying a small plane, wandering in the wilderness, or fending against a pack of hungry wolves, which happens in the movie, are experiences most of us will only dream of doing. But one thing is for sure, the challenges of trusting again after experiencing hurt and loss, being emotionally transparent and vulnerable to save a meaningful relationship, or humbly apologizing after being wrong can seem just as daunting. These challenges will or have already happened to all of us. "Legacy Peak" will give viewers a Christ–centered model upon which to emulate.
LEGACY PEAK, streaming exclusively on Pure Flix starting September 22, stars Lucas Black (FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT), Kyleigh M. Bakker (STRANGE FRIENDS), Roman Engel, Todd Terry (VINDICATION) and Ina Barron. The film was directed and produced by Aaron Burns (OVERCOMER).
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TOSHIBA Digital Video Cameras are highly acclaimed as one of the best devices available in the market because many people trusted the brand's credibility and reliability. In the Philippines, the demand for good digital camcorder is fast rising as many are using it for their profession, passion and hobby, and the latest trend today which is vlogging.
TOSHIBA Corporation is a Japanese multinational company based in Tokyo, Japan and more popularly known as TOSHIBA. It was established in 1939 as Tokyo Shibaura Denki K.K. and was rebranded to TOSHIBA Corporation in 1978. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of electronic and electrical products as well as systems worldwide. It started its operation in 1996 in the Philippines through their three production plants located in Laguna.
TOSHIBA Camileo X100 – This model offers 1080p high definition video support which allows the user to shoot good quality video and can zoom up to 10x with its lens. It has a 4GB of storage on board but has the capability to expand the camera's storage using an SD memory card. It comes with a weight of 9.52oz which is lightweight and very comfortable to hold. This digital camcorder features Motion Detection Technology, USB charging, auto power save, built-in speaker, interval shooting mode and slow-motion playback.
TOSHIBA Camileo H30 – This model can do a lot of things well for the price. It has a full HD video recording at 1080p and equipped with a 5x optical zoom in the front lens. There's a 3-inch touchscreen that can be flipped out from the camera body having only two buttons which are the power and pre-record/instant upload to YouTube. It features Motion Detection Technology, USB charging, auto power save, built-in speaker, interval shooting mode, and slow-motion playback.
TOSHIBA X-Sports – This model sports a pocket-sized action camera having a 2-inch display. Included also are accessories like the waterproof casing and wrist-worn remote control. There are wide angle lens and 12-MP CMOS sensor for stills. This camcorder can shoot in full HD 1080p at 60fps and 120fps at the lower 720p HD resolutions. This device can zoom up to 10x to get up close to the pictorial targets.
One of the aspects that hinder users to purchase action cameras is its hefty price tags. Most of the good quality camcorders offered by the famous camera manufacturing company are only available inexpensive prices. And because of this, TOSHIBA seeks to offer customers good performing devices with a price that won't cost too much. That's why many Filipino people much prefer to patronize these products.


Dominic Fracassa March 19, 2019 Updated: March 19, 2019 4:23 p.m.
The new machines will be used in the Nov. 5 election in San Francisco, so elections officials are looking to get the word out about what's changing.
For starters, the machines also expand the number of candidates that voters can select in contests that use ranked-choice voting. On the older machines, voters could only rank their top three choices for offices like the mayor, the Board of Supervisors and district attorney.
With the new machines, however, voters will be able to rank up to 10 candidates. City law requires that ranked-choice ballots reflect the number of candidates running in a given election, to the extent that technology permits.
Perhaps the biggest difference voters will see, however, is the redesigned ballot. Instead of the familiar broken arrows, voters will instead fill in ovals, similar to those found on standardized tests. Ranked-choice contests will feature candidates listed on a vertical column and voters will rank their preferences, one through 10, horizontally in sequence.
To get the public ready by November, the elections department plans to roll out a "robust voter education program," according to its voter education and outreach plan.
Beginning in April, the department will distribute advertisements, public service announcements, radio broadcasts, transit ads, social media campaigns and demonstrations, with an emphasis on limited-English-speaking populations, first-time voters and communities with historically low voter turnout.
Information about the new voting system will be sent to about 500,000 voters in October, along with general information about the November election. Another 290,000 notices will be sent with vote-by-mail ballots in October, with illustrations on how to properly mark ballots.


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Neighbors are taken aback when they find out the strange reason why this cat is stealing puppies
Sumedha November 28, 2019
EmotionalLifeMysteryPets & Animals
While there were a lot of cat pets in the neighborhood, Miss Kitty was particularly everyone's favorite. All-white and well-groomed Miss Kitty stood out from all the other cats. But people were unaware of her real face.
Different Identity
Kitty was a very social cat, or so the people around her perceived. She seemed to be friendly towards people, but soon all these misconceptions were going to change. She was going to do something unthinkable, and everything will be out of sorts.
The family just next to the Jonas' house had a pet dog named Smoochie. Smoochie was a black cocker spaniel, very naughty and hyperactive. The life of Kitty took a turn when she saw that Smoochie was pregnant.
Kitty seemed to be of a very calm and composed nature. She always listened to what Anne and Frank told her and had never been a naughty cat. She roamed around exploring things till the time she was allowed and stayed home when asked to.
But there was something about Kitty that was not fine, recently. She seemed like she was changing and it did not look like it was a good change. She was up to something very strange and neighbors were speechless when they found it out.
Smoochie had finally given birth to five black puppies, who all looked exactly like her. Her family was more than happy to welcome this cute and large litter of cocker spaniels in their house. Everyone seemed happy, but…
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stranger leaves an envelope for the man that makes him rush out of the bank and chase her down
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Woman finds neighbor's labradors barking infront of her house for a strange reason
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Technology has advanced our life in a tremendous way and will continue to do so as we progress as a society. Smart phones have made our life easier and more efficient, but it comes at a price. Batteries and other hardware malfunctions continue to injury innocent users. If you have been injured from a smart phone, contact an accident injury lawyer immediately for legal advice.
If you or your child was seriously bitten by a dog, there are certain steps you need to take, especially if the dog who bit is not yours. In the case your child was bitten by your family dog, it is at your discretion what type of action to take but regardless of the details pertaining to the circumstance, it's always best to speak with a qualified personal injury attorney in Stockton, CA.
Wrongful death cases are incredibly complex. Please give the Stockton personal injury attorney at this firm a call for a free consultation today!
When an individual's death is caused by the negligence or wrongful act of another, the surviving family members family, or other eligible parties, can bring a wrongful death suit to attempt and recover damages caused by the wrongful death. Compensation to the plaintiff could include costs associated with the death, such as medical bills or funeral costs, and can also include compensation for labor / services that the decedent will no longer be able to perform.
Nearly everyone in California relies on automobiles to get around day to day. And although California is usually sunny and warm, when it rains, the weather conditions can make driving extremely dangerous. In fact, in the past 10 years, 19% of crash injuries were a result of bad weather conditions and according to California Highway Patrol, auto accidents increase by over 203% in the rain. If you've been involved in an auto accident due to bad weather, contact a Stockton auto accident attorney immediately.
Wrongful death is the term used when someone causes the death of another person.


Beets are an important part of Eastern European cuisine. They're enjoyed in everything from salads to soups to side dishes. The beauty of this versatile root vegetable is every recipe usually can be enjoyed hot or cold!
This brilliantly colored dish can be served as a vegetable or salad, hot or cold.
This magenta-colored soup does double duty hot or cold. It warms the toes in winter and cools in summer.
This soup, known as beet borscht in Russian, is another hot or cold dish. Add boiled potatoes when eating it hot for a heartier dish, or garnish with sour cream and julienned beets if enjoying it cold.
The soup is made with a beet sour that must ferment for at least three days before using. The traditional way to eat barszcz wigilijny is with mushroom uszka.
The best way to enjoy farm-fresh produce year-round is to can it. Beets are no exception. Pickled beets can be enjoyed as a condiment, salad or vegetable. But be very careful with canning. Make sure to follow your processor manufacturer's directions to the letter. And, as always, if in doubt, throw it out.
My mother always grated beets into her chrzan for color and a touch of sweetness. In fact, the first time I saw plain white horseradish, I thought it was something else entirely. One taste told me differently!


Folk bronzes of horsemen were produced in great numbers in Western and Central India, where the cults flourished of various deified heroes who were represented as mounted Raiput warriors. Among the aboriginal Bhil tribes, a bronze figure of a horseman, or Spirit Rider, also played a central part in the rites performed at death to help the departed spirit in its ascent to the world beyond, the metal figure becoming the spirit's temporary abode (Kramrisch, loc. cit.). The Bhils likewise represented their ancestors as horsemen in their memorial stones, although they, like the common people of India generally, did not themselves possess or use horses, which were the prized prerogative of the Rajput aristocracy.
Elevated on elongated, tapering legs, the plumed and caparisoned horse and its slant-eyed, martial rider have an imposing and barbarous presence. The latter holds the reins and the hilts of his sheathed sword; he also wears a katar, curved dagger and a bossed shield at his back. The conventional royal umbrella (chattra) above his conical head-dress may derive from the iconography of the minor solar deity Revanta, son of Sūrya, who was represented as a mounted nobleman with ceremonial umbrella and was worshipped as a saviour from the dangers of the forest. The projections below three if the horse's feet may once have been inserted into cross-bars with attached wheels, and the figurine could have thus been used as a toy.
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MASON, Mich. (AP) � Two Michigan families celebrated the Olympics with a massive sled track they built into a backyard hill.
WILX-TV reports the Baker and Hines families came up with the idea for a luge track in Mason, located southeast of Lansing.
The course is about 200 feet long and includes a tunnel and a rendering of the Olympic rings. Doug Hines says they used two tractors with front-end loaders to create the course. He says it took about three days to build and a few hours to cover with ice.
His wife, Amy Hines, says �it�s a memory maker� for the kids.
Family members and guests use sleds to speed down the curving course. Thad Baker says daily maintenance is done to ensure safety.


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package com.creditease.agent.feature.procdetectagent;

import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.LinkedHashMap;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Set;

import com.creditease.agent.helpers.JSONHelper;
import com.creditease.agent.helpers.JVMToolHelper;
import com.creditease.agent.helpers.OSProcessHelper;
import com.creditease.agent.helpers.RuntimeHelper;
import com.creditease.agent.helpers.StringHelper;
import com.creditease.agent.helpers.osproc.OSProcess;
import com.creditease.agent.helpers.osproc.ProcDiskIOCollector;
import com.creditease.agent.spi.AbstractTimerWork;
import com.creditease.agent.spi.AgentFeatureComponent;
import com.creditease.agent.spi.IConfigurationManager;

public class OSProcessScanner extends AbstractTimerWork {

    private String shellPath;

    private String containerTagsStr = "";

    private String portFlux;
    private long portFluxTimestamp;

    private Map<String, Long> containerTags = new HashMap<String, Long>();

    private ProcDiskIOCollector pdioc;

    private Map<String, OSProcess> curProcsState;

    public OSProcessScanner(String cName, String feature) {
        super(cName, feature);

        pdioc = OSProcessHelper.newProcDiskIOCollector();

        shellPath = this.getConfigManager().getContext(IConfigurationManager.METADATAPATH) + "osscan";
    }

    @Override
    public void run() {

        Map<String, OSProcess> procs = new LinkedHashMap<String, OSProcess>();
        /**
         * get all process info
         */
        StringBuffer portList = new StringBuffer();
        if (JVMToolHelper.isWindows()) {
            scanWindowsProcesses(procs, portList, this.shellPath);
        }
        else {
            scanLinuxProcesses(procs, portList, this.shellPath);
        }

        AgentFeatureComponent afc = (AgentFeatureComponent) this.getConfigManager().getComponent(this.feature,
                "ProcDetectAgent");
        if (null != afc) {
            afc.exchange("networkdetect.portList", portList.toString());
        }

        /**
         * get java process ext info
         */
        List<Map<String, String>> jvmProcs = JVMToolHelper.getAllJVMProcesses(null);

        for (Map<String, String> jvmProc : jvmProcs) {

            String pid = jvmProc.get("pid");

            if (procs.containsKey(pid)) {

                /**
                 * add service java info to process info
                 */
                OSProcess p = procs.get(pid);

                addTagsToOSProcess(jvmProc, p);

            }
            else {
                /**
                 * add the non-service java into process info
                 */
                OSProcess p = new OSProcess();
                p.setName("java");
                p.setPid(pid);

                addTagsToOSProcess(jvmProc, p);

                procs.put(pid, p);
            }
        }

        if (log.isDebugEnable()) {
            log.debug(this, "Process Scan Result: " + JSONHelper.toString(procs));
        }

        // collect each process's cpu, mem and so on
        collectProcState(procs);

        /**
         * pass to NodeInfo
         */
        afc = (AgentFeatureComponent) this.getConfigManager().getComponent("hbclientagent", "HeartBeatClientAgent");

        Map<String, Object> extInfo = new LinkedHashMap<String, Object>();

        extInfo.put("procs", procs);
        extInfo.put("tags", this.containerTagsStr);

        if (afc != null) {
            afc.exchange("hbclientagent.nodeinfo.extinfo", extInfo);
        }

        /**
         * pass to ProcWatcher to check if the guiding process is alive
         */
        afc = (AgentFeatureComponent) this.getConfigManager().getComponent("procwatch", "ProcWatchAgent");
        if (afc != null) {
            afc.exchange("agent.procwatch.refresh", procs);
        }

        /**
         * refresh current processes states
         */
        this.curProcsState = procs;
    }

    private void addTagsToOSProcess(Map<String, String> jvmProc, OSProcess p) {

        for (String key : jvmProc.keySet()) {

            if ("pid".equalsIgnoreCase(key)) {
                continue;
            }

            p.addTag(key, jvmProc.get(key));
        }
    }

    /**
     * scan linux processes
     *
     * @param procs
     * @param portList
     * @param shellPath
     */
    public void scanLinuxProcesses(Map<String, OSProcess> procs, StringBuffer portList, String shellPath) {

        try {
            String output = RuntimeHelper.exeShell("netstat -nlp -t", shellPath);

            if (log.isDebugEnable()) {
                log.debug(this, "Linux Process Scanning Shell Result: " + output);
            }

            if (!StringHelper.isEmpty(output)) {

                String[] lines = output.split("\n");

                int i = 0;

                for (; i < lines.length; i++) {

                    String line = lines[i].trim();

                    int tIndex = line.indexOf("tcp");

                    if (tIndex != 0) {
                        continue;
                    }

                    OSProcess proc;

                    line = line.replaceAll("\\s{2,}", " ");

                    String[] fields = line.split(" ");

                    // only need listening service port
                    boolean findListenTag = false;
                    int indexPidPro = -1;
                    for (int fi = 0; fi < fields.length; fi++) {
                        if (fields[fi].indexOf("LISTEN") > -1) {
                            findListenTag = true;
                            indexPidPro = fi + 1;
                        }
                    }

                    if (findListenTag == false) {
                        continue;
                    }

                    // pid
                    String pidPro = fields[indexPidPro];

                    String[] pids = pidPro.split("/");

                    String pid = pids[0];
                    String proName = pids[pids.length - 1];

                    if (!procs.containsKey(pid)) {

                        proc = new OSProcess();
                        proc.setPid(pid);
                        proc.setName(proName);
                      //process startTime
                        Map <String,String> procTags = proc.getTags();
                        String startTime =  Long.toString(OSProcessHelper.getProcStartTime(pid,shellPath));
                        procTags.put("starttime", startTime);
                        proc.setTags(procTags);
                        procs.put(pid, proc);
                    }
                    else {
                        proc = procs.get(pid);
                    }

                    // port
                    String addr = fields[indexPidPro - 3];

                    String[] addrLs = addr.split(":");

                    String port = addrLs[addrLs.length - 1];

                    proc.addPort(port);

                    portList = portList.append(port).append(" ");
                }

            }
        }
        catch (Exception e) {
            log.err(this, "Linux Process Scanning Fail.", e);
        }
    }

    /**
     * scan windows processes
     *
     * @param portList
     */
    public void scanWindowsProcesses(Map<String, OSProcess> procs, StringBuffer portList, String shellPath) {

        try {
            String output = RuntimeHelper.exeShell("netstat -anob -p TCP", shellPath);

            if (!StringHelper.isEmpty(output)) {

                String[] lines = output.split("\n");

                int i = 0;

                for (; i < lines.length; i++) {

                    String line = lines[i].trim();

                    int tIndex = line.indexOf("TCP");

                    if (tIndex != 0) {
                        continue;
                    }

                    OSProcess proc;

                    line = line.replaceAll("\\s{2,}", " ");

                    String[] fields = line.split(" ");

                    // only need listening service port
                    if (!"listening".equalsIgnoreCase(fields[fields.length - 2])) {
                        continue;
                    }

                    // pid
                    String pid = fields[fields.length - 1];

                    if (!procs.containsKey(pid)) {

                        proc = new OSProcess();
                        proc.setPid(pid);
                      //process startTime
                        Map <String,String> procTags = proc.getTags();
                        String startTime =  Long.toString(OSProcessHelper.getProcStartTime(pid,shellPath));
                        procTags.put("starttime", startTime);
                        proc.setTags(procTags);
                        procs.put(pid, proc);
                    }
                    else {
                        proc = procs.get(pid);
                    }

                    // port
                    String addr = fields[fields.length - 4];

                    String port = addr.split(":")[1];

                    proc.addPort(port);

                    portList = portList.append(port).append(" ");
                    if (!"UNKNOWN".equals(proc.getName())) {
                        continue;
                    }

                    // name
                    String procNameLine = "";
                    for (int j = i + 1; j < lines.length; j++) {

                        procNameLine = lines[j].trim();

                        if (procNameLine.indexOf("TCP") == 0) {
                            // i=j;
                            break;
                        }
                        if (procNameLine.indexOf("[") > -1) {
                            // i=j+1;
                            String procName = procNameLine.substring(1, procNameLine.length() - 1);
                            proc.setName(procName.trim());
                            break;
                        }
                    }
                }
            }

        }
        catch (Exception e) {
            log.err(this, "Windows Process Scanning Fail.", e);
        }
    }

    public void putContainerTags(Map<String, Long> tags) {

        synchronized (this.containerTags) {

            /**
             * step 1: merging tags
             */
            this.containerTags.putAll(tags);

            long curTime = System.currentTimeMillis();

            Set<String> delTags = new HashSet<String>();

            StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder();

            /**
             * step 2: check the expire tags and figure out current tags
             */
            for (String key : this.containerTags.keySet()) {

                long ts = this.containerTags.get(key);

                if (curTime - ts > 60000) {
                    delTags.add(key);
                }
                else {
                    sb.append(key).append(",");
                }
            }

            this.containerTagsStr = sb.toString();

            /**
             * step 3: remove expire tags
             */
            for (String key : delTags) {
                this.containerTags.remove(key);
            }
        }
    }

    @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
    private void collectProcState(Map<String, OSProcess> procs) {

        if (procs == null || procs.isEmpty()) {
            return;
        }

        /**
         * detect if the process is watching
         */
        AgentFeatureComponent procwatch = (AgentFeatureComponent) this.getConfigManager().getComponent("procwatch",
                "ProcWatchAgent");

        Set<String> pids = new HashSet<>();
        for (String pid : procs.keySet()) {

            pids.add(pid);

            if (procwatch != null) {
                Object res = procwatch.exchange("agent.procwatch.iswatch", pid);

                if (res != null) {
                    procs.get(pid).addTag("watch", String.valueOf(res));
                }
            }
        }

        /**
         * collect proc state metrics
         */
        Map<String, Map<String, String>> procStates = null;
        if (JVMToolHelper.isWindows()) { // do not include windows
            try {
                procStates = OSProcessHelper.getWinProcessInfo(shellPath, pids);
            }
            catch (Exception e) {
                log.err(this, "Collect Proc State Fail.", e);
                return;
            }
        }
        else {
            try {
                procStates = OSProcessHelper.getProcessInfo(shellPath, pids);
            }
            catch (Exception e) {
                log.err(this, "Collect Proc State Fail.", e);
                return;
            }
        }
        if (procStates == null) {
            return;
        }

        for (Map.Entry<String, Map<String, String>> en : procStates.entrySet()) {
            String pid = en.getKey();
            if (procs.containsKey(pid)) {
                OSProcess process = procs.get(pid);
                Map<String, String> states = en.getValue();
                for (Map.Entry<String, String> state : states.entrySet()) {
                    process.addTag(state.getKey(), state.getValue());
                }
            }
        }

        /**
         * collect disk read/write speed for each process
         */
        pdioc.collect(procs);

        /**
         * collect in/out network stream for each process
         */
        if (null == portFlux) {
            return;
        }

        String networkDetectIntervalStr = this.getConfigManager().getFeatureConfiguration(this.feature,
                "networkDetect.interval");
        int networkDetectInterval = (StringHelper.isEmpty(networkDetectIntervalStr)) ? 60000
                : Integer.parseInt(networkDetectIntervalStr);

        if (System.currentTimeMillis() - portFluxTimestamp > (2 * networkDetectInterval)) {
            if (log.isDebugEnable()) {
                log.debug(this, "portFlux is out of date ");
            }
            return;
        }

        Map<String, String> portFluxMap = null;

        try {
            portFluxMap = JSONHelper.toObject(portFlux, Map.class);
        }
        catch (Exception e) {
            log.err(this, "portFlux" + portFlux + " Json2Map error:\n " + e.toString());
            return;
        }

        if (null == portFluxMap) {
            return;
        }

        for (String pid : procs.keySet()) {
            OSProcess proc = procs.get(pid);
            float in_proc = 0;
            float out_proc = 0;
            for (String port : proc.getPorts()) {
                if (portFluxMap.containsKey("in_" + port)) {
                    proc.addTag("in_" + port, portFluxMap.get("in_" + port));
                    proc.addTag("out_" + port, portFluxMap.get("out_" + port));
                    in_proc += Float.parseFloat(portFluxMap.get("in_" + port));
                    out_proc += Float.parseFloat(portFluxMap.get("out_" + port));
                }
            }
            proc.addTag("in", String.valueOf(in_proc));
            proc.addTag("out", String.valueOf(out_proc));
        }
    }

    public void setPortFlux(String portFlux, long timestamp) {

        this.portFlux = portFlux;
        this.portFluxTimestamp = timestamp;
    }

    public OSProcess getProcState(String pid) {

        if (this.curProcsState != null) {
            return this.curProcsState.get(pid);
        }

        return null;
    }

    public Collection<OSProcess> getAllProcsState() {

        if (this.curProcsState != null) {
            return Collections.unmodifiableCollection(this.curProcsState.values());
        }

        return null;
    }
}

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Workout also causes a much stronger heart. The heart is a major muscle, and it is significant to preserve it strong. If your heart is not healthy when you do workout, or climb stairs, you can feel that your heart working extra hard.
Every effort you put in, you are steadily building up your heart muscle and with time, everything that appears to be difficult will now soon be done easily.
The entire cardiovascular system will function more productively, producing a firmer pump for blood flow to and from the heart.
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This isn't an uncommon scenario, but there is a better way of chartering a sailboat in the Caribbean. You just need to change your approach.
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Jeffrey 'Boe' Siever: 'He crawls up into my sleeping bag'
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When Jeffrey "Boe" Sievers lost his home to a fire three months ago, he had a choice: move into a shelter, but give up his dog.Sievers chose to keep his dog and sleep under the stars."You have to take care of your baby. He's my baby. He's a good baby," Sievers said.Sievers, 57, has no insurance and no savings to help rebuild.He said he doesn't mind sleeping outdoors, but worries about the upcoming winter."Cold don't really bother me," he said. "I don't like to have to sit out in it without being able to move around."Siever's neighbor, Christine Hiatt, has become so concerned about his well-being, she started a GoFundMe site entitled "Help Boe Rebuild His Home.""I would like to get him some shelter," Hiatt said. "I would also like to make sure he has food on the table. I think as Americans, everyone has that right."Meanwhile, Sievers and his dog, Manse Jolly, are bracing for another cold night."He crawls up into my sleeping bag. I tell you what, he's a little heater," Sievers said.
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When Jeffrey "Boe" Sievers lost his home to a fire three months ago, he had a choice: move into a shelter, but give up his dog.
Sievers chose to keep his dog and sleep under the stars.
"You have to take care of your baby. He's my baby. He's a good baby," Sievers said.
Sievers, 57, has no insurance and no savings to help rebuild.
He said he doesn't mind sleeping outdoors, but worries about the upcoming winter.
"Cold don't really bother me," he said. "I don't like to have to sit out in it without being able to move around."
Siever's neighbor, Christine Hiatt, has become so concerned about his well-being, she started a GoFundMe site entitled "Help Boe Rebuild His Home."
"I would like to get him some shelter," Hiatt said. "I would also like to make sure he has food on the table. I think as Americans, everyone has that right."
Meanwhile, Sievers and his dog, Manse Jolly, are bracing for another cold night.
"He crawls up into my sleeping bag. I tell you what, he's a little heater," Sievers said.


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Q: Scala union types with closures I'm trying out Scala's union types defined in this Miles Sabin's blog post:
http://www.chuusai.com/2011/06/09/scala-union-types-curry-howard/
and also discussed in
How to define "type disjunction" (union types)?
For the simple case defined there they work ok, but what I'm trying to do is use them to make a generic JSON parser in Play Framework that would only accept certain values (String, Boolean, Int, Undefined) and then pass them successfully.
Here is my code:
type UpdateType = Option[String] |∨| Option[Int] |∨| Option[Boolean] |∨| Option[List[Int]]

def withValue[T : (UpdateType)#λ](request: Request[JsValue])(block: (String, T) => Future[SimpleResult]) = {
  val field = request.body \ ("field")
  val value = request.body \ ("value")
  (field, value) match {
    case (x: JsString, y: JsString) => block(x.value.toString, Some(y.value.toString))
    case (x: JsString, y: JsNumber) => block(x.value.toString, Some(y.value.intValue))
    case (x: JsString, y: JsBoolean) => block(x.value.toString, Some(y.value.booleanValue))
    case (x: JsString, y: JsUndefined) => block(x.value.toString, None)
    case _ => Future.successful(BadRequest(s"Incorrect field, value pair for ${request.body}."))
  }
}

Which I would then like to use in this manner:
def update(code: String) = Action.async(parse.json) {
  request =>
    withValue(request) { (field, value) =>
      // Code that does something with the value
      Future(Ok)
    }
}

But my withValue function gives a compile error:
[error]  found   : Some[String]
[error]  required: T
[error]       case (x: JsString, y: JsString) => block(x.value.toString, Some(y.value.toString))

Shouldn't T be UpdateType which should accept Some[String] or is there something I'm not getting here?
Any idea what I could do here to get these working or is it possible? I'm quite new to the more advanced types and type lambdas in Scala but I'm trying learn how they work to create more type safe code.
I also noticed that Miles Sabin has a library called Shapeless (https://github.com/milessabin/shapeless) which I was looking into, but couldn't find anything there that would do the same thing as I'm trying to achieve here.

A: Unfortunately, Sabin's union types cannot be used solely as a return type. The context bound [T : (UpdateType)#λ] of your method is just syntactic sugar for an extra implicit parameter, (implicit evidence: (UpdateType)#λ[T]). This parameter is an instance of <:< proving that T is a subtype of one of the components of the union type. The compiler must fill in the parameter at the call site of the method, and to do that it needs to know which of the components of the union type T is going to be. This isn't a problem when T is the the type of one of the parameters, because the compiler will have that type on hand. When T is used as the return type however the compiler has no way of of knowing what T will turn out to be. Worse still, inside the method itself, T and the implicit parameter have already been set in stone, and so the compiler can only accept T as a return value, and T is only one of the components of the union type, not a true union type that could represent any one of them. This is why you get the compiler error insisting that Some[String] can't be used as a T.
There isn't any easy way to fix this, because Scala does not truly have union types. As I mentioned in the comments to the question, there is a simple OO solution, albeit with more boilerplate.

A: Let me introduce you to my solution:
//Add this to your util library
trait Contra[-A]
type Union[A,B] = Contra[A] <:< Contra[B]

//And see a usage example below
@implicitNotFound("Only Int or String can be sized")
type Sizeable[T] = Union[T, Int with String]

def sizeOf[T: Sizeable](sizeable: T): Int = {
  sizeable match {
    case i: Int => i
    case s: String => s.length
  }
}

Problem with this solution is that extends of Int or String would not be accepted here directly... Values entered here are being constrained to being "Contravariant" to Int with String.
There is a way around this tho, you have to circumvent the type inference, and supply the base class in the type parameter, like this:
sizeOf[String](someExtendOfString)


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package org.apache.servicecomb.provider.pojo;

import static org.apache.servicecomb.provider.pojo.PojoConst.POJO;

import org.apache.servicecomb.core.provider.consumer.AbstractConsumerProvider;
import org.springframework.stereotype.Component;

@Component
public class PojoConsumerProvider extends AbstractConsumerProvider {
  @Override
  public String getName() {
    return POJO;
  }
}


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Optimizing Health: Functional Medical Care, Ozone and IV Therapy and Hormone Balancing – Southlake Style
Posted: July 5, 2021 at 1:51 am
When it comes to holistic health, Southlake Integrative Wellness Center operates on one key philosophy: The best way to heal the body is to optimize the bodys self-healing capacity.
With more than 30 years of health care experience, Dr. Tony Rectors medical career has included family practice, as well as emergency, college and sports medicine. With six different accreditations, including a fellowship at the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, Dr. Rector helps his patients identify and treat the root causes of their symptoms and works to establish a unique plan for each individual patient to support their health goals.
One of the most exciting treatments Southlake Integrative Wellness Center offers is ozone therapy, which removes patients blood, cleans it with a third oxygen atom and ultraviolet light, then reintroduces it into the bloodstream. The combination of ozone and light rays increase the biological activity of the blood cells to eradicate bacteria, virus and fungus. In addition to ozone therapy, the practice also offers nutritional IV therapies. These treatments allow for a maximum concentration of vitamins, amino acids and minerals to enter the bloodstream quickly and reach tissues that need them the most.
Hormone balancing is a key component to your overall well-being, yet such a balance can be difficult to achieve. Dr. Rectors team uses hormone pellet therapy and believes it to be an excellent treatment to create hormonal equilibrium, which your body depends on for optimum health. Pellet therapy specifically creates a smooth, sustained release hormonal environment.
Southlake Integrative Wellness Center doesnt just look at your symptoms. They assess the whole person, including physical, emotional, environmental, social and spiritual components, as well as lifestyle factors. Dr. Rector and his caring team are dedicated to helping patients live abundant lives full of health, vitality and purpose.
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100,000,000 Guinea Pigs
Guinea (region)
Guinea (coin)
The guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), also called the cavy or domestic guinea pig, is a species of rodent belonging to the family Caviidae and the genus Cavia. Despite their common name, these animals are not in the pig family, nor are they from Guinea. They originated in the Andes, and earlier studies based on biochemistry and hybridization suggested they are domesticated descendants of a closely related species of cavy such as Cavia aperea, C. fulgida, or C. tschudii and, therefore, do not exist naturally in the wild. Recent studies applying molecular markers, in addition to studying the skull and skeletal morphology of current and mummified animals, revealed that the ancestor is most likely Cavia tschudii.
The domestic guinea pig plays an important role in the folk culture of many Indigenous South American groups, especially as a food source, but also in folk medicine and in community religious ceremonies. Since the 1960s, efforts have been made to increase consumption of the animal outside South America.
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100,000,000 Guinea Pigs: Dangers in Everyday Foods, Drugs, and Cosmetics is a book written by Arthur Kallet and F.J. Schlink first released in 1933 by the Vanguard Press and manufactured in the United States of America. Its central argument propounds that the American population is being used as guinea pigs in a giant experiment undertaken by the American producers of food stuffs and patent medicines and the like. Kallet and Schlink premise the book as being "written in the interest of the consumer, who does not yet realize that he is being used as a guinea pig…"
The book's key proposition is that a great deal of products sold to the public - particularly pharmaceuticals and food products - are released with little regard or knowledge of how these products adversely impact the consumer. Corporations, often knowingly, release products which either do not do what they purport to, or have dangerous side effects or defects. Furthermore, many officials and government departments, namely the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, have fallen victim to regulatory capture.
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Guinea i/ˈɡɪni/, officially the Republic of Guinea (French: République de Guinée), is a country in West Africa. Formerly known as French Guinea (French: Guinée française), the modern country is sometimes referred to as Guinea-Conakry in order to distinguish it from other parts of the wider region of the same name, such as Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea. Guinea has a population of 10.5 million and an area of 245,860 square kilometres (94,927 sq mi).
Guinea is a republic. The president is directly elected by the people and is head of state and head of government. The unicameral Guinean National Assembly is the legislative body of the country, and its members are also directly elected by the people. The judicial branch is led by the Guinea Supreme Court, the highest and final court of appeal in the country.
Guinea is a predominantly Islamic country, with Muslims representing 85 percent of the population. Guinea's people belong to twenty-four ethnic groups. French, the official language of Guinea, is the main language of communication in schools, in government administration, in the media, and among the country's security forces, but more than twenty-four indigenous languages are also spoken.
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Guinea is a traditional name for the region of West Africa that lies along the Gulf of Guinea. It stretches north through the forested tropical regions and ends at the Sahel.
The etymology of "Guinea" is uncertain. The English term Guinea comes directly from the Portuguese word Guiné, which emerged in the mid-15th century to refer to the lands inhabited by the Guineus, a generic term for the black African peoples south of the Senegal River (as opposed to the 'tawny' Zenaga Berbers, north of it, whom they called Azenegues or Moors). The term "Guinea" is extensively used in the 1453 chronicle of Gomes Eanes de Zurara.
King John II of Portugal took up the title of Senhor da Guiné (Lord of Guinea) from 1483. It is believed the Portuguese borrowed Guineus from the Berber term Ghinawen (sometimes Arabized as Guinauha or Genewah) meaning "the burnt people" (analogous to the Classical Greek Aithiops, "of the burned face"). The Berber terms "aginaw" or "Akal n-Iguinawen" mean "black" or "land of the blacks."
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The guinea is a coin of approximately one quarter ounce of gold that was minted in the Kingdom of England and later in the Kingdom of Great Britain and the United Kingdom between 1663 and 1814. It was the first English machine-struck gold coin, originally worth one pound sterling, equal to twenty shillings, but rises in the price of gold relative to silver caused the value of the guinea to increase, at times to as high as thirty shillings. From 1717 to 1816, its value was officially fixed at twenty-one shillings. Then, Great Britain adopted the gold standard and guinea became a colloquial or specialised term.
The name came from the Guinea region in West Africa, where much of the gold used to make the coins originated. Although no longer circulated, the term guinea survives in some circles, notably horse racing, and in the sale of rams to mean an amount of one pound and one shilling (21 shillings) or one pound and five pence in decimalised currency. The name also forms the basis for the Arabic word for the Egyptian pound الجنيه el-Genēh / el-Geni, as a sum of 100 qirsh (one pound) was worth approximately 21 shillings at the end of the 19th century.
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Poet breaks ground on cellulosic ethanol plant in Iowa
Source: DAVID SHAFFER • Star Tribune • Posted: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
An Iowa ethanol venture has begun building its first commercial-sized plant to make fuel from corn, minus the kernels.
Poet and its new Dutch partner, Royal DSM, held a groundbreaking Tuesday in Emmetsburg, Iowa, for a $250 million cellulosic ethanol plant expected to be completed next year. Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and other officials were on hand.
"We are doing … the 21st-century version of living off the land," said Stephan Tanda, a member of the Royal DSM Managing Board.
Almost all U.S. ethanol is made from corn kernels. To supply the cellulosic ethanol plant, corn farmers in north-central Iowa will make a second harvest of corncobs, leaves and stalks left on fields after the kernel-gathering combines have passed.
Poet-DSM Advanced Biofuels is building a 25-million-gallon-a-year plant, known as Project Liberty, next to Poet's corn-ethanol plant in Emmetsburg. Poet, based in Sioux Falls, S.D., has 27 corn-ethanol plants, including four in Minnesota.
Royal DSM has enzyme and yeast technology to break down and ferment plant cellulose. Poet developed the process technology. They plan to replicate it at other Poet plants and license the technology to other firms, Poet President Jeff Lautt said on a teleconference.
Once it's proven at Emmetsburg, Lautt said, "I would expect there will be multiple [plants] built on annual basis." He said he expects them to be privately financed, possibly including farmer-investors, a common form of ownership at corn-ethanol plants.
The Emmetsburg plant could be the nation's first commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant, though a project by Abengoa Bioenergy is underway in Kansas. DuPont Industrial Biosciences says it will break ground for a plant later this year in Nevada, Iowa.
While the Iowa and Kansas plants will be fed by corn residue, another company, Mascoma Corp., plans to turn wood chips into ethanol at a commercial-scale plant planned in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.


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using namespace ackward::logging;
using namespace boost::python;

#include <iostream>

BOOST_AUTO_TEST_SUITE( logging )
BOOST_AUTO_TEST_SUITE( formatter )

BOOST_AUTO_TEST_CASE( constructor )
{
    Formatter f;
}

BOOST_AUTO_TEST_CASE( format )
{
    Formatter f;
    LogRecord r(
        L"record",
        ERROR(),
        L"/some/path/name",
        123,
        L"Message",
        tuple());
    // TODO: Look up f.format(r).starts_with(L"Message") in c++
    // BOOST_CHECK(f.format(r) == L"Message");
};

BOOST_AUTO_TEST_CASE( formatTime )
{
    Formatter f;
    // TODO: Complete when LogRecord is constructible
    // LogRecord r;
    // f.formatTime(r);
    // f.formatTime(r,
};

BOOST_AUTO_TEST_CASE( formatException )
{
    Formatter f;

    PyErr_SetString(PyExc_RuntimeError, "This is a test");

    try {
        f.formatException(
            ackward::core::getExceptionInfo());
    } catch (const ackward::core::AttributeError&) {
        // TODO: Currently there is a bug in the traceback module that
        // is causes an AttributeError
        // (http://bugs.python.org/issue10805). When this is fixed,
        // this test should run better.
    }
}

BOOST_AUTO_TEST_SUITE_END()
BOOST_AUTO_TEST_SUITE_END()


Just a little writing experiment. Vote in both the polls and I'll craft a story focusing on the winning answer from each one. I'll love you forever if you vote, promise!
Ooo, I can't wait to see what results! I've been considering something like this (polling for prompts).