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Q: Charger for my own created battery pack I am building an RC airplane, for which I have also created a battery pack. What kind of charger do I need to power up the simple line-up of:
6 x AAA, 1.2v, 800mah per battery. (Everything is lined up in serie, non-parallel)
The batteries I have ordered are NiMH, I don't know if it matters.
What should I take into account with buying a charger? Help is very much appreciated!

A: iMAX B6AC can do what you need and it's also good for other chemistries if you'll make other types of battery packs in the future.

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Sculptures has always been the showstopper of a decorated space. It makes a statement that makes the room what it is. It expresses the individuality of the person who resides in the space, and completes the look of the place.
Sculptures sends a message to the world, just like paintings do. When you hang a painting on your wall, you are showing everyone what's important to you. Sculptures give a similar meaning, only showing what really, really matters to you.
Entry tables are a good place to make a statement. Iconic bust sculptures, artistic pieces go really well on entry tables. It's a marvellous view to greet your guests with, and also provides a striking entryway for the house owner.
Sculptures can be put on the top of chest of drawers and other low height furniture. You can hang artworks on the background wall, matching with the colour pattern and texture of the sculpture and the drawer.
If you have no kids or pets in the house, your favourite made-to-order sculpture can be put on a museum style pedestal stand in the living room or the entry way. This is an amazing way to make a bold statement of your taste in art and your inner expressions at the centre of your house or your entertaining area.
There are so many options to decorate the mantle in the living or dining room, and a cool sculpture is one of them. You have to keep in mind that whenever you choose a sculpture, it should go with the vibe of the room and the decoration of your house.
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Professional illustrator Mark Marderosian has drawn beloved characters from Disney princesses to Clifford the Big Red Dog. Now he turns his attention to his own show, Drawing with Mark, which aims to teach young children aged 5 and older how to draw.
In the episode "Happy Tails," Mark travels to the Buddy Dog Humane Society in between drawing lessons. The first lesson teaches kids how to draw a dog, while the second teaches them about drawing a kitty cat. While Mark is at the Humane Society he learns about how to take care of animals, specifically dogs and cats, and gives tips to young kids who may be trying to convince their parents to get them a pet.
In "We All Scream for Ice Cream," kids get to practice drawing ice cream cones and ice cream trucks, and Mark travels to a place called Wally's Wicked Good Ice Cream and Treats.
Mark's Bostonian accent is charming, and his genuine love of drawing and enthusiasm for the subject matter at hand will win over any kid who watches. He encourages the kids to practice, and to consider the lessons as having fun not something they should feel pressured to excel at. His gentle encouragement and ability to connect with the themes makes this an easy recommendation.
The video is a 1.78:1 aspect ratio and has some issues, even freezing a few times. The green screen is occasionally off as well. However the specific technical problems such as a lack of color timing will likely not faze the target audience. The audio track is Dolby Digital 2.0 and is pretty soft though the theme song and accompanying music sound clear if not richly layered.
There are a few special features. Firstly the liner notes of the disc are actually a drawing booklet. Secondly there is a bonus drawing lesson included as a featurette. And finally there is a link to the official website where you can print out coloring pages.
Even with the short runtime Drawing with Mark is an educational show which actually teaches a skill. It's a quick watch with an engaging host.


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Cownose Ray
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Cownose Ray Facts
First of all, the quite highly distinctive term Cownose Ray only applies to a single species ray found within the genus Rhinoptera. But, for the moment, one known subspecies of the animal also appears to exist. Quite understandably for those who have encountered one of them, the common name derives from its unique physical appearance.
Moreover, this truly remarkable creature technically currently classifies as a variety of stingray. This scientific classification occurs due to the quite close genetic relationship the animal holds with both skates and sharks. In point of fact, this wonderfully impressive animal, as well as sharks and skates all belong to the same fascinating Order; Myliobatiformes.
Firstly, this beautiful creature once appeared in rather vast numbers across a relatively wide range of distribution. Secondly, and also quite sadly, however, its population now represents only a tiny fraction of past numbers. For that reason, among others, the IUCN currently lists this incredible animal as Near Threatened on its Red List of Threatened Species.
However, the remarkable species does face several ongoing threats to its continued existence. While not commercially fished, the animal does frequently fall prey to recreational fishermen. It also indirectly suffers from a reduction in its food supply, as pollution has now reduced this. Yet, its greatest threat now comes in the form of ongoing climate change.
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Cownose Ray Physical Description
Perhaps most notably of all, the beautiful Cownose Ray ranks as one of the smaller known types of ray found throughout the world. However, this statistical fact in no way detracts from the awesomeness of the impressive creature. In addition to being somewhat smaller than many related species, the animal also displays a moderate degree of sexual dimorphism.
Further, in its case, this principle appears in regards to sheer physical size. That's because males of the species generally develop as larger than the females. Males attain an average width of about 45 in (1. 14 m). These also reach a typical weight of around 50 lb (23 kg). Yet, exceptional specimens occasionally occur.
Meanwhile, the smaller females attain a slightly smaller average width, as commonly occurs among species of this type. In the case of this fascinating animal, this measurement equals roughly 39 in (1 m). In addition, the average weight of mature females typically reaches a total of around 36 lb (16 kg).
Unlike in terms of size, individual specimens of Cownose Ray of both genders display the same basic color pattern. This usually consists of a light to dark brown on the upper side of the body. But, the underside most commonly displays either a whitish or yellowish color. it also has a barbed tail, and mildly venomous teeth on its spine.
Class: Chondrichthyes
Order: Myliobatiformes
Family: Rhinopteridae
Genus: Rhinoptera
Species: R. bonasus
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Cownose Ray Distribution, Habitat, and Ecology
It bears mentioning that the wonderful Cownose Ray inhabits a comparatively broad range of the world. Yet more specifically, that territory includes portions of the eastern and western Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean. Consequently, this incredible creature may be seen from the coastal waters of New England, in the United States, in North America, to Brazil, in South America.
This fascinating creature also distinguishes itself from many of its brethren in terms of its preferences for type of habitat. That's due to the fact that individuals of this species typically appear in areas of shallow, brackish water. Furthermore, this most commonly happens to be where a river empties into the ocean. Additionally, it rarely appears at depths greater than 72 ft (22 m).
The Cownose Ray remains quite famous for its comparatively extensive migrations within its endemic range. The amazing species also tends to migrate and live in huge numbers. Further, these sometimes number as many as 10,000 individuals. This behavior also remains uncommon among creatures of its type, making it difficult to imagine one of these astounding herds during its migration.
Although it differs from its relatives in some ways, its dietary practices remains consistent with related species. That's because this particular carnivore feeds on small invertebrates. This typically consists of a variety of clams and oysters. Breeding occurs between June and October. The young are born alive, following an 11-12 month gestation period. Finally, it has an average lifespan of about 16 years.
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Q: Prevent more than one UIPopover from being displayed at a time My app has a monthly view and for each day in the month, on a long press, a popover is displayed.
I have used self.view setExclusiveTouch:YES to prevent more than one popover occurring at once but that still occasionally allows multiple popovers.
How can I prevent more than one UIPopover from being displayed at a time?
Thanks

A: First of all declare a property of type UIPopoverController (lets say activePopover).
In the method that is called on long press do this:
if (self.activePopover != nil)
{
    if (self.activePopover.popoverVisible)
        [ self.activePopover dismissPopoverAnimated:YES];
    self.activePopover = nil;
}

And then when you allocate the UIPopoverController on long press assign it to activePopover.
This way you always dismiss a visible popover and only then present a new one.

A: You can disable any interactions outside popover by setting its passthroughViews property to empty array after its presentation.

A: What about a global boolean flag?
Create it as a property in a global class or in your viewcontroller and check it before opening any popup
Init it with FALSE value and when you are going to open a popup just check its value:
//In the method that handle the long press to open the popup
if(!self.popUpPresent)
{
    //open the pop up
    [self openNewPopUp];
    //put the flag
    self.popUpPresent = TRUE;
}
else
//There is a popup opened, do another stuff or nothing.

Dont forget to reset it value again to FALSE every time you close a popUp.
Hope it helps


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PLEXTOR Launching Its M8Pe NVMe SSD On Mid Of August
PLEXTOR, one of the world's leading brands in high-performance digital storage devices brand is launching its new M8Pe series, the latest high-efficient solid-state drive (SSD) built exclusively for gamers. As the first PLEXTOR SSD to adopt the revolutionary NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 interface, the M8Pe series SSD offers outstanding continuous and random read/write speeds. First-rate components, profession heat sink design, coupled with LDPC correction technology, the M8Pe is capable of providing the most stable long-term performance. By satisfying the most stringent professional gaming requirements, the M8Pe offers unparalleled performance in terms of access speeds, creating the smoothest experience for gamers.
PLEXTOR's M8Pe series recreates the highest standard for professional gaming grade SSDs. With NVMe, the M8Pe significantly reduces access latency to provide faster data transmission speeds. Combined with the new generation of PCIe Gen3 x4 high-speed interface, the M8Pe can provide breakthrough performances with continuous sequential read/write speeds of 2500/1400 MB/s, and random read/write speeds of 280,000/240,000 IOPS. This allows players to easily satisfy complicated data access requirements of the latest games.
In order to provide the most reliable data read/write accuracy, the M8Pe is incorporated with the latest LDPC correction technology that uses more advanced error correction capabilities. M8Pe's system stability is also another important point of emphasis during product design. Equipped with the latest professional gaming grade high efficient heat sinks, the M8PE is able to use air flow within its own chassis for rapid heat dissipation, preventing its components from overheating thereby extending the SSD's optimum operation effectiveness and service life.
PLEXTOR SSDs always use top quality components made by renowned manufacturers in the industry. The M8Pe is equipped with Marvell's latest controller chip, Toshiba's 15 nm MLC NAND Flash memory and PLEXTOR exclusive firmware technologies to satisfy user demands for read/write speeds, performance, stability, and long-term service life.
PLEXTOR's Senior Director Shu-Qing Li states, "Gamers have always had the strictest requirements on system specifications, not to mention that the latest games are pursuing extreme video and audio effects which pose a great challenge on the processing capabilities of computers. As a result, PLEXTOR has designed a series of SSD products aimed exclusively for gaming use. All of them are equipped with the most advanced high-speed interface specifications while also supporting the industry's latest standards/protocols. The new M8Pe NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 interface enables the SSD to help optimize the system, allowing maximum computation power. For enthusiasts and advanced gamers alike, through M8Pe's professional gaming capabilities, everyone will be able to enjoy games like never before."
PLEXTOR's M8Pe series solid state drives will be available in mid-August. To satisfy various system configurations and expansion requirements of today's gamers, PLEXTOR will offer two different connection standards including the PCIe and M.2 2280 in various capacities – 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1TB. All series of products have passed PLEXTOR's stringent quality tests, with a 2.4 million hour MTBF (mean time between failures) guarantee in addition to a 5-year warranty period.


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One of my favorite videos on You Tube. HourofDecision has some of the best uploads on You Tube, by far.
Finally, some anti-decadent music and art!


The PXA4211 from Everhot is a 1/2" PEX Bend Support with Ear. This item is commonly used to stub out of the walls. Just lock the tube inside the bend and the installation is complete.
Cheaper and more efficient than a PEX fitting with rings.
strong, durable, only 1/4 the price of the big box stores.


I'm on vacation. But you can help out!
Seeking suggestions: Best movies for kids, non-current, non-Disney (or at least non-CGI) and non-obvious preferred.
Now that I've more or less recovered from the odd, sleepless zigzag experience that is two weeks in Cannes, I'm taking a vacation this week. The column will be back in business on Monday, June 9.
It's an extremely busy week at the movies, predictably enough. I'll have a post later in the week that at least lists all the films opening this week, but no new reviews, interviews or news reports until Monday. I'll be spending the next several days with my family in various outdoor-related beauty spots of the Northeast. I'll be less concerned with Palme d'Or winners than with the incursions of the dreaded forest tent caterpillar (which seem especially dire this year). I suspect the only movies I'll be watching will be "Dumbo," "The Red Balloon," a nature video called "Animals Among Us" and probably "Dumbo" again. That's where you come in.
With summer upon us, I want to accumulate an absolutely killer list of DVDs for grown-ups and kids (say, ages 4 to 12) to watch together when the beach day gets rained out, or just before bed, or just for the hell of it. What I'm mainly looking for are non-obvious, non-recent and non-computer-animated choices; classics that our generation has partly forgotten, or odder, older stuff that might broaden the kids' horizons a little and intrigue even the snobbish, film-buff adults in the audience. Obviously it's got to be entertaining to a broad viewing spectrum, or no dice. Perhaps you believe that small children should watch "Sansho the Bailiff" or "The Marriage of Maria Braun," and I won't argue the point. (I myself was 9 when I saw Hiroshi Inagaki's three-hour samurai classic "Chushingura.") But few and far between are the kids who will follow you down that lonely path.
I'm not on some anti-Disney campaign, by the way. I've got nothing against "Cars" or "Finding Nemo" (my 4-year-old son is a passionate admirer of Lightning McQueen) and at least a few older Disney films will definitely make the list. But we all know about the recent big-budget animated films, and I will speak for every parent in America and declare that we yearn for something more.
I've already got a decent list of classics and obscure surprises stored up. I've been hoarding DVDs and tapes collected from publicists, the public library and eBay. I've been interviewing friends, e-mailing parent lists, and grilling my kids about what they like, what's too boring and what's too scary. (Both my son and daughter can now deliver concise capsule reviews, although they share the tendency of many adult critics to focus on peculiar technical details.) But the missing ingredient is you. Do your nieces, nephews, sons, daughters or neighbors' offspring love to watch something offbeat, something that's not yet been swallowed by the voracious collective maw of parent-centric consumer culture? It's time to let the world know.
Respond in the letters section below, or just drop me a line if you prefer. Naturally, I'll be sharing the results of all this research in an upcoming column. But right now I've got to go. It's time to scrape caterpillars off the screen door and watch Dumbo's mommy give him a bath with her trunk. Again.


Funny, odd, surprising and touching, Seven Psychopaths is a movie that'll keep you guessing.
Writer-director Martin McDonagh's followup to his acclaimed In Bruges, which also starred Colin Farrell (Horrible Bosses), Seven Psychopaths mixes the stories of screenwriter Marty (Farrell), who's behind on his deadline for his latest script, called, coincidentally, Seven Psychopaths; Marty's friend Billy (Sam Rockwell, Cowboys & Aliens), who kidnaps dogs for reward money and has a penchant for cards and blood; Billy's partner Hans (Christopher Walken, Catch Me If You Can), whose wife is in hospital getting treatment for cancer; and Charlie (Woody Harrelson, The Messenger), the gun-toting gangster whose dog is kidnapped by Billy. And, of course, a bunch of psychopaths.
Veteran playwright McDonagh has a knack for witty dialog (he picked up an Oscar for his deliciously twisted 2004 short film Six Shooter), and he supplements it nicely with twists and surprises. Other than a couple slow-ish scenes, the film moves forward quickly, showcasing great acting from the cast. The standout, naturally, is Walken, who's always brilliant, but especially as the sweet, quiet Hans. And who doesn't love a charismatic shih tzu?
The movie has violence, shootouts, and lots of blood, but it's blended with heart, in the stories of Hans and his wife, fellow psychopath Zachariah (Tom Waits, The Book of Eli) and his estranged love, Billy and his respect of Hans and Charlie's do-anything mission to get his dog back.
Although not the kind of film with gorgeous sweeping landscapes, Seven Psychopaths looks great in Blu-ray's high-definition, and the 5.1 DTS-HD audio delivers the gun shots and blood splatters beautifully.
The special features menu isn't too plentiful, offering a handful of promotional featurettes that are only a few minutes each. But the "Seven Psychocats" trailer, which swaps the actors for cats, is a must-watch.


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Rex Ryan in a jocular mood at his weekly presser
Rex Ryan plays reporter. (Jay Skurski/Buffalo News)
By Jerry Sullivan|Published Wed, Sep 28, 2016 |Updated Wed, Nov 23, 2016
Rex Ryan, coming off a rousing first win over Arizona last weekend, was in a playful mood during his weekly press conference Wednesday at One Bills Drive. He was certainly more engaging than his upcoming opponent, Bill Belichick, who was his typically dry and unrevealing self on an earlier call.
Ryan showed up shortly after the stroke of noon for his 12:05 session, while the Pats' Julian Edelman was in the middle of his conference call with the Buffalo media. Ryan sidled over to the phone and gestured to the reporters that he was going to get a question in for Edelman. He did, and without using his real name.
"Julian, " Ryan said. "This is, uh, Walt Patulski from the Buffalo News. Are you playing quarterback this week?"
"Huh?" the star wideout replied.
"Are you playing quarterback this week?" Ryan asked.
"Well, I'm going to do whatever the coaches ask me to do," Edelman said. "So if they ask me to go out and give a glass of water to someone on the sideline, I'm going to do that with a smile on my face if it helps our team win. So you can ask Coach that one."
"All right, Julian," Ryan said. "I will, Buddy."
"All right, Walt," Edelman said. At that point, it seemed he might have caught on to Ryan's joke, though it was hard to tell. It seemed he didn't know who the questioner was when he gave his answer about delivering water on the sidelines.
Ryan followed with a 17-minute presser with the local media. After his final question, someone told him that Tim Tebow had hit a home run on the first pitch thrown to him in his first instructional game minutes before. This was true.
"That's great for him," said Ryan, who coached Tebow with the Jets. "It really is. That's good. He's a good kid. I really liked him. It's funny, we used to talk baseball all the time. As you know, I was a great baseball player. Nah, just kidding. But I do love baseball. He played on a team that won the state championship and I think he had two first-round picks on his team.
"But it was my understanding that he thought he was the best player on his team. And you know darn well he would never say that."
Jerry Sullivan – Jerry Sullivan spent 16 years as The Buffalo News' lead columnist on the Bills. He loves the NBA, Strat-o-Matic baseball, Tom Waits and reading novels, along with the usual periodicals.


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Kristen Stewart Says Girls Like Cool Guys
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It looks like things are back to normal for Kristen Stewart as "On the Road" promotional responsibilities are now the priority. MTV News talked with Kristen Stewart and asked her about her co-star Garrett Hedlund and whether or not girls like cool guys like him.
It's been a long time since "On the Road"'s actual premiere. And as long as it took to see it become reality, it definitely looks like it was worthwhile. Dean Moriarty played by Garrett Hedlund is a great representation of the classic, while Kristen Stewart acting Marylou takes on a topless scene.
Anyone who read Jack Kerouac's pseudo-autobiography is bound to have high expectations for "On the Road". Particularly when it comes to Dean Moriarty, charismatic, charming and confident man. The kind of guy that sweeps most girls off their feet. Kristen Stewart believes Garrett Hedlund played his part perfectly.
"Honestly, the man that Dean Moriarty represents was so…we got to talk to a lot of people who knew him and read everything about him and even his wife Caroline said that she's literally never encountered anyone like that in her life" said Kristen Stewart of the most beloved character in Jack Kerouac's book.
"He really had something that was magic" explained the actress about Dean Moriarty. "Everyone that talked about him and everyone who's written anything about him and everyone has written their own book or everyone's written a memoir, I think that he was one in a million" the "Twilight" star added.
Kristen Stewart also admitted that Dean Moriarty is the kind of guy that girls like. "But generally speaking, yeah, sure, girls like a guy who is cool…cool guys are cool" she confirmed.
During the same interview, the actress also opened up about her topless scene in "On the Road". "I should have definitely been older than 17 while playing this part, absolutely" she said. It "would have been done very differently if I was younger. I wouldn't have played the part, obviously" Kristen Stewart confessed of her acting part as Marylou in "On the Road".
"Once we got on set, it was so about just breathing and letting it happen. He put so much trust in us" Kristen Stewart said of the movie's director Walter Salles. "So it was like, 'OK, so I have to take my clothes off? It's not a big deal" she concluded.
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166: One Year After an Insurrection — Trauma and Truth with Rep. Jamie Raskin
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Our hosts Kelly and JJ join Brady President Kris Brown to welcome Rep. Raskin to the podcast for a discussion on the root causes of January 6, the national sickness it continues to feed, the test our democracy sweated through — and how one father's love for his son stood quietly at the center of it all.
The first month and a half of 2021 was heartbreaking for Jamie Raskin, U.S. Representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district. On December 31st, 2020, his son Tommy Raskin tragically died by suicide after a long battle with depression. Only seven days later, Tommy's father arrived at the Capitol to play his part in certifying the results of the recent presidential election; with him came his daughter, Tabitha, and her husband, Hank. Instead of witnessing a testament to democratic ideals, however, the Representative and his family watched in horror as insurrectionists raged up Pennsylvania Avenue, angry and wild and hell-bent on attempting the unthinkable: a coup in the halls of Congress.
Later, with the wreckage cleared away and the doors back on their hinges, Rep. Raskin set aside his grief and returned to the Capitol to lead the impeachment of President Donald Trump — an undertaking the Rep. recounts in Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth, and the Trials of American Democracy, his new book on the public madness of January 6 as it collided with the private sorrow of a grieving family.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Origin of an Insurrection (Brady)
The Attack at the Capitol Did Not Come Out of the Blue (Brady)
Jamie Raskin's Year of Tragedy and Trump (New York Times)
Rep. Jamie Raskin searches for answers in 'Unthinkable' journey of trauma and grief (NPR)
165: The Origins and Implications of the Insurrection
To discuss what truly led to the insurrection, what the 1/6 attack meant, and where America stands today, Brady President Kris Brown is joined by Jenna Ben-Yehuda of the Truman Center and Truman Project, and Shira Goodman of the Anti-Defamation League.
115: The Danger of Hoaxers and "Alternate Truths:" Rep. Greene, Alex Jones, and More
So-called "gun truthers" believe that mass shootings are government-run plots. Today, fathers and gun violence prevention advocates Fred Guttenberg and Andy Parker join Brady to discuss what the normalization of such misconduct means to them--and to our country.
113: Do Guns Make Us Free?
The NRA has long claimed that the spread of firearms is essential to maintaining freedom in America. But is this argument true? To find out, hosts Kelly and JJ are joined by Brady President Kris Brown and political philosopher Dr. Firmin DeBrabander.
110: Insurrection at the Capitol: What's Broken and How to Fix It
Season two kicks off with an in-depth discussion on the January 6 attack on the Capitol, a primer on the urgent steps we must immediately enact to guard against further violent attacks, and how gun safety underlies all of them.
70: 2020, Guns, and the Insurrectionist Idea
Josh Horowitz joins Brady to talk about how insurrectionism threatens democracy, how Trump's rhetoric is directing a vigilante army through his Twitter feed and press conferences, why racism is present in all of this, and why voting is so important.
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Jacques Pépin Heart & Soul in the Kitchen
In the companion book to his final PBS series, the world-renowned chef shows his close relationship to the land and sea as he cooks for friends and family.
In the companion book to his final PBS series, the world-renowned chef shows his close relationship to the land and sea as he cooks for close friends and family.
Jacques Pépin Heart & Soul in the Kitchen is an intimate look at the celebrity chef and the food he cooks at home with family and friends—200 recipes in all. There are the simple dinners Jacques prepares for his wife, like the world's best burgers (the secret is ground brisket). There are elegant dinners for small gatherings, with tantalizing starters like Camembert cheese with a pistachio crust and desserts like little foolproof chocolate soufflés. And there are the dishes for backyard parties, including grilled chicken tenderloin in an Argentinean chimichurri sauce.
Spiced with reminiscences and stories, this book reveals the unorthodox philosophy of the man who taught millions how to cook, revealing his frank views on molecular gastronomy, the locovore movement, Julia Child and James Beard, on how to raise a child who will eat almost anything, and much, much more. For both longtime fans of Jacques and those who are discovering him for the first time, this is a must-have cookbook.
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The winner of sixteen James Beard Awards and author of twenty-nine cookbooks, including A Grandfather's Lessons, Jacques Pépin Heart & Soul in the Kitchen, and Essential Pépin, JACQUES PÉPIN has starred in twelve acclaimed PBS cooking series. He was awarded France's highest distinction, the Legion of Honor.
"Over the course of his years on PBS, Pepin has likely appeared in your house, and through these recipes, which he cooks at home for family and friends, he invites us into his."
--Entertainment Weekly
"Charming and cheerful… His recipes are of the moment, his techniques timeless."
--TheAtlantic.com
"When Pépin cooks, we pay attention. The world-renowned French chef's latest release is shaping up to be the next Dinner Party Bible, with simple, elegant dinners to make for friends and family."
--People.com
"Pépin...extends 'an invitation to come over to our house for a meal' in his latest recipe collection, the companion cookbook to his 13th and final PBS TV series. These 200 recipes reflect Pépin's 'culinary heart and soul' and are low-fuss dishes promoting enjoyment of 'wine, food, and companionship.' Pépin draws from his childhood and family table, travels, and reminiscences...[and] encourages tinkering with recipes, appreciating them as living things that can evolve according to every cook's heart and soul."
--Publishers Weekly
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Which Game of Thrones character would make the best boss?
The fight to win the hearts of Westeros is well documented on popular TV series Game of Thrones, but what about the fight to win over the people of the office?
We pit Game of Thrones' key characters against one another to determine who will win the title of High King / High Queen / Best Boss…
Game of Thrones' thrilling drama, high fantasy and intriguing plotlines has led many to consider which family house they'd like to belong to. But not many will have thought about which leading character they'd like as a boss.
What would happen if Westeros were exchanged for an office environment? Who'd come out on top, and who would be a terrible boss?
The Queen of Dragons may be a fearsome leader when escorted by an army and three dragons, but what would she be like in the boardroom? She's great at taking advice from more knowledgeable people, such as Tyrion Lannister and Ser Jorah Mormont, which is a skill that's valuable in a boss. However, Daenerys' impassioned nature and inability to compromise might not work so well in the workplace.
The King in the North has the ability to weather storms, but would he weather client crises? Jon Snow's headstrong nature and inadvisable decisions may make him a weaker example of a boss, but his ability to convince others of his way of thinking could be favourable to his cause. His ability to come back from the dead might also be useful after certain client encounters or very long board meetings…
Though one of the younger Starks, Sansa's position as Lady of Winterfell and her tenacity for survival puts her fairly high on the best boss list. Though she initially started out as an annoying, unwise young woman, her development into an assured leader, who is unafraid to take on challenges and rise up despite obstacles, makes her a credible choice for manager.
The youngest of the Starks, but arguably the most skilled in fighting and deception, Arya would make for a cavalier manager. Though her will to make it through any situation and her kindness to others less fortunate than herself would do her credit as a boss, her vengeful nature and tendency to put distance between herself and others do not make for ideal managerial traits.
Despite being the de facto ruler of King's Landing (and therefore most of Westeros), Cersei Lannister's grip on power and management style are – at the very least – questionable. Her thirst for power, obvious preference for her own flesh and blood, and habit of attempting to destroy those she views as competition would make her a truly awful boss.
Jamie Lannister
This famed warrior might be worth his salt on the battlefield, but that might not work in the face of work deadlines and an office-bound workforce. Jamie's ability to adapt to adverse situations – such as losing a hand – means he probably wouldn't lose his head in tricky workplace situations, but his stubborn sense of blind loyalty means he probably wouldn't make the most supportive of bosses.
This beloved character has definitely won the popularity contest, but would he be the best boss? In spite of his love of tipple, and a chip on his shoulder when it comes to authority figures (such as his father), Tyrion's fair attitude, practical nature and smart thinking would put him fairly far beyond his siblings in a Best Boss contest.
The sneaky Lord Baelish has few fans, but his dedication to planning and his ability to get things done are valid skills in a leader. However, his questionable methods and constantly-changing allegiances mean he wouldn't be the most reliable for sticking by his employees.
Varys the Spider
The Spymaster and Master of Whispers definitely has a way with people. Operating from the shadows, Varys is certainly one of the most significant political players in the Game of Thrones, and isn't afraid to make strategic moves befitting of a leader. His reticence for the spotlight isn't necessarily the worst feature for a boss either, as he prefers to let other major players take centre stage. However, his manipulation of the facts and people around him mean that he's probably not the leading candidate.
Khal Drogo
The fearsome leader of the Dothraki horse people, Khal Drogo already occupies a leadership role. That being said, his methods of ruling the populace – through fear, intimidation and against the backbone of tradition – mean he might be more of a bully than a boss.
The ever-popular Brienne of Tarth is renowned for her fighting prowess, but also for her fair judgement and kind nature. Her steadfast nature and willingness to fight for her principles would stand her in good stead for leadership. Her loyalty to those that deserve it, and defence of those less fortunate, perhaps make her the ideal boss.
Of course, as we eagerly await Season 8 we are well aware that Petyr Baelish and Khal Drogo are long gone, as is one of Dany's dragons, well, gone but not gone, we didn't see that one coming, and where on earth did they find all those chains in the middle of the frozen wasteland?
Its all to play for the main protagonists and we can't wait!
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released in April 2019, this exploit is compatible with old firmwares 1.0.0 to 3.0.0 only.
It's exploiting a warm boot RAM access vulnerability which allows the console to reboot from OFW to any Fusée Gelée payloads using the web applet.
Déjà vu was an old known but unreleased exploit. It has finally been released in April 2019.
Compatible firmwares from 1.0.0 up to 4.1.0. The vulnerability was only partially fixed in 6.0.0. The vulnerability was kept secret as long as it wasn't fully fixed in eventuality that it could be useful later to exploit units with patched known exploits.


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2131 180 Rd, Glen Elder, KS 67446
The Waconda Springs Replica at Glen Elder State Park pays tribute to a former site of Kansas geology and Native American history. A short hike takes you to the top of the scenic bluff. The park is located on the northern shore of Glen Elder Reservoir, also called Waconda Lake. As part of a flood control effort, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation began building the lake's dam across the Solomon River in 1964, and it was completed in 1968. The resulting lake covered what once was an active mineral spring called Waconda Springs. The spring's pool was said to be 50 feet in diameter, 15 feet deep and rich in a variety of minerals. Waconda Springs was a sacred, ceremonial gathering place for many of the Native American tribes that lived in the central plains. Kanza tribe members reportedly called the springs, "Wakonda," meaning "Great Spirit." It was later the site of a limestone hotel, which also used the medicinal water of the Springs. The replica is located just west of the historic Hopewell Church.


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cops assume white family's black foster son is a burglar
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2785370/Police-mistakenly-think-black-teen-home-burglar.html
officers pepper sprayed a black teenager in his white foster parents' home after they mistook him for a burglar, authorities have said.
Cops responded to the home in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina after a neighbor saw 18-year-old DeShawn Currie entering his family's home through an unlocked side door.
The teenager, who moved in with the Tyler family a year ago, said he was stunned when three police officers entered the home and demanded to know who he was.
'They was like, "Put your hands on the door",' DeShawn told WTVD. 'I was like, "For what? This is my house." I was like, "Why are y'all in here?"'Cops pepper sprayed black teen inside his white foster family's home after assuming he was a burglar
Neighbors in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina called cops after seeing DeShawn Currie, 18, enter his family's home through an unlocked door
When officers entered the home, they refused to believe the teen lived there - and demanded to know why he didn't appear in any family photos
DeShawn has been with the family for about a year; they recently moved to the neighborhood and do not yet know all their neighbors
When the teen became angry, officers pepper sprayed him
Waitresses put up with high levels of sexual harassment because they have to survive on tips
Tip-dependent waitresses endure sexual harassment
Waitresses put up with high levels of sexual harassment because they have to survive on tips.
That's according a report by the Restaurant Opportunities Center United, a workers' rights group for the restaurant industry.
"Living off tips makes an industry already rife with sexual harassment even more dangerous," according to the report, which surveyed 688 current and former restaurant workers in 39 states.
The report said the problem was particularly bad for waitresses, many of whom have an hourly pay of $2.13, the legal federal minimum pay for tipped employees. The reliance on tips to earn a living wage causes waitresses to put up with the high levels of inappropriate behavior from customers, co-workers and management, the report says.
"Tipped workers in $2.13 states reported that they were three times more likely to be told by management to alter their appearance and to wear 'sexier,' more revealing clothing than they were in states where the same minimum wage was paid to all workers," said the report.
http://money.cnn.com/2014/10/07/news/restaurant-sexual-harassment/index.html?iid=HP_LN&hpt=hp_t2
Posted by Liberal_in_LA | Tue Oct 7, 2014, 08:51 PM (31 replies)
Lawmaker that voted for mandatory water conservation, used enough for 8 households
quote from interview played on radio - he said "I need to keep my property values up" or something close to that.
RIVERSIDE – Mike Soubirous is a prodigious water user, pumping more than 1 million gallons per year at his lushly landscaped home on a hot, windy, Southern California hilltop.
Soubirous also is a member of the Riverside City Council, and one of his jobs in that position is to make decisions for the Riverside's water utility. In July, Soubirous voted with the rest of his council colleagues to impose tough new water conservation rules in this desert city of 317,000.
Yet as California's drought worsened from 2012 to 2013, Soubirous consumed enough water to supply eight California households — more than any other water official in the state.
Soubirous knows he should cut his water use to set a good example, he told The Center for Investigative Reporting. But he has a one-acre lot with cascades of flowering shrubs and a weeping willow tree, and summer temperatures hit 100 degrees. Conservation isn't that simple, he said.
"Do I have to sell my house to set that example, or do I have to just abolish all my shrubs?" Soubirous asked. "I don't know what to do. I don't know how I can reduce my water rate."
http://ww2.kqed.org/news/2014/10/06/california-water-officials-arent-following-own-call-for-conservation/
Posted by Liberal_in_LA | Tue Oct 7, 2014, 07:42 PM (6 replies)
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A Florida man wore a 'f*** the police' shirt to court hearing against state troopers — wins case
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2783065/A-Florida-man-wore-f-police-shirt-court-hearing-against-state-troopers-won-case.html
Burns writes on LiveLeak.com that he routinely records police. He was doing just that while police were kicking some citizens off a Florida roadside.
'It was public property and I was told they were only being kicked out to "ruin their fun,"' Burns wrote on LiveLeak.
After there was nothing left to record, Burns drove off. Police then followed him, he says, with six police cars pulling behind him when he was stopped.
Burns says an officer forced him to remove a Fraternal Order of Police sticker, which the cop claimed was obstructing the numbers of his license plate.
[iA Florida man who recently wore a shirt that read 'f*** the police' to a court squabble with state troopers somehow managed to walk out a winner.
Michael Burns of Broward County complained to the judge that he'd been unfairly targeted by officers who were angry that he'd been recording them on video as they broke up a roadside gathering.
Despite making no attempt to get in the judge's good graces and even with his vulgar t-shirt display, video someone took in the courtroom clearly shows Burns getting out of a ticket.
Live and Let Die Villain Dead at 84
Geoffrey Holder, a multi-talented dancer, artist, director, actor, and composer best known for his role as a Bond villain, died in New York yesterday of complications from pneumonia, the New York Times reports. He was 84. An unmistakable presence, Holder stood 6'6" and possessed a booming voice with a Caribbean lilt that seduced American audiences in the 1970s. Holder admitted that his greatest claim to fame was on TV ads for 7Up (it's "absolutely maaarvelous," he'd say), but his role as Baron Samedi in the James Bond film Live and Let Die (1973) remains widely known. He also played Willie Shakespeare in the first Doctor Dolittle (1967) and the "mystical Punjab" in Annie (1982), People reports.
http://www.newser.com/story/196887/live-and-let-die-villain-dead-at-84.html?utm_source=part&utm_medium=united&utm_campaign=rss_entertainment
School Districts Getting Rid of 'Dangerous' Swings, Merry-go-rounds also
School Districts Getting Rid of 'Dangerous' Swings
'It's a matter of liability,' Washington district says
Swingsets are becoming a thing of the past at school playgrounds in a Washington state school district because insurance companies have decided they're too hazardous. "It's just really a safety issue; swings have been determined to be the most unsafe of all the equipment on a playground," a spokesman for Richland School District in the Tri-Cities area tells KEPR, which notes that some 200,000 emergency room visits happen across the country every year after playground accidents—and that most swing injuries happen when unwary children walk behind or in front of a moving swing.
The school district says the swings are being phased out after pressure from insurance companies. Some parents have objected to the move, which isn't unique to the district: Neighboring school districts have also been getting rid of swingsets and other "risky" playground equipment like merry-go-rounds in recent years. "I don't necessarily disagree with the parents [who want swings]. I grew up with them," the Richland district's executive director of support services tells the Tri-City Herald. "But it's a matter of liability."
First they came for the merry-go-rounds. Then the monkey bars disappeared. Now, the swings are on their way out.
When Badger Mountain and Tapteal elementary students arrived for school this fall they discovered that the schools no longer have swing sets.
Richland School District officials had them replaced this summer, and some parents aren't happy about it.
But the phasing out of swings and other traditional playground fixtures isn't new. Kennewick schools don't have them and Pasco removed them from their school playgrounds more than 20 years ago. The reason? Mostly because of the risk of students being hurt.
"I don't necessarily disagree with the parents (who want swings). I grew up with them," said Mark Panther, Richland's executive director of support services. "But it's a matter of liability."
Richland has been gradually removing swing sets for more than a decade, he said.
Districts are required to have certified staff inspect playgrounds and determine any possible risks the equipment can pose to children.
That's led school officials to remove metal objects, which can have sharp edges or become too hot in the sun, or anything that moves with a child and can lead to a fall, such as swings and merry-go-rounds.
Read more here: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2014/10/02/3183360_richland-schools-removing-swings.html?rh=1#storylink=cpy
Posted by Liberal_in_LA | Mon Oct 6, 2014, 07:34 PM (97 replies)
Corey Booker leads by 15 pts in NJ senate race
http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/10/cory_booker_leads_jeff_bell_by_15_points_in_nj_senate_race_poll_finds.html
freepers say Duncan has died
Per free republic
Posted by Liberal_in_LA | Sun Oct 5, 2014, 06:21 PM (45 replies)
Game Of Thrones and Twilight films blamed for huge rise in number of huskies being abandoned
Wolf-like dogs are in fashion thanks to fantasy TV show and vampire drama
But huskies require a lot of care and record numbers are being abandoned
There has been a 700 per cent jump in the number of huskies being ditched
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Fans of the show, which has featured 'direwolves' played by Northern Inuit dogs, are thought to have rushed to buy similar breeds because of their beautiful looks – without thinking through the practicalities of owning such large, energetic pets.
Named Taboo, Taco, Tacona, Taloola, Tasha and Taz, the six husky puppies are part of a litter of nine – seven girls and two boys. Their mother, Tala, gave birth to them six weeks ago at the Blue Cross centre in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, after being found pregnant, hungry and wandering the streets.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2741829/Game-Of-Thrones-Twilight-films-blamed-huge-rise-number-huskies-abandoned.html
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The Faculty of Law of McGill University is very fortunate to have the benefit of the Wainwright Fund. Me. Arnold Wainwright Q.C. bequeathed the residue of his estate to the University, which currently sustains the Wainwright Lectures, the Wainwright Fellowships, the Wainwright Legal Essay Competition and the Wainwright Scholarships for law students.
The Wainwright Fund, among other projects, also provides financial assistance for acquiring civil law foreign books at the McGill Gelber Law Library, for funding the Wainwright professorship of civil law, and for research in civil law by faculty members.
Each year, the revenues of the Fund are allocated by a committee composed of the Dean, the Wainwright Professor of Civil Law, the Wainwright Librarian, and at least one other professor.


I started (September 2, 2003) collecting Postcards with Chimpanzees.
THE Postcard that Started It All!
I stole this image from the official BNL Blog!
Isn't it ironic, that this is the very first Chimp Postcard that I found?! Two Chimps missing?!


What ASTM Specification covers castings?
There are several ASTM specs which cover castings, including A47, A48, A536, and A668.
A47 covers malleable castings intended for general use up to temperatures around 750⁰ Fahrenheit. A47 castings come in one grade, available in metric and imperial.
A48 covers gray iron castings intended for general use. A48 castings are supplied based on tensile strength. There are 9 classes in this grade with various tensile strengths and 4 class types with different required test bar diameters.
A536 covers castings made of ductile iron. A536 castings are available in 5 grades with various tensile, yield, and elongation requirements.
A668 covers heat treated and untreated carbon and alloy steel forgings for industrial use. A688 forgings are available in six classes for carbon steel, and seven classes for alloy steel.


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The Agitator #327: The banana republic of America
If the polls are to be believed, Joe Biden has a significant lead in this year's presidential election. I have no way of knowing if these polls are accurate, or even if they are, whether unforeseen events could occur that would upend these prognostications. It is probably fair to say, though, that politicians rely on them for campaign strategy. This might include which states to concentrate in, and what emphasis to place on various messages to appeal to voters.
In Donald Trump's case, he has consistently downplayed the seriousness of the coronavirus (so as to prevent panic he said) and assured the American people that a vaccine would likely be ready by early November. Medical experts and the pharmaceutical companies doing their best to produce a vaccine have not concurred with Trump's optimism.
Trump has also touted how the economy is bouncing back since the pandemic damaged it, how we can expect a V shaped recovery, and to expect record job numbers. For sure, the stock market is doing exceptionally well (for reasons not part of this discussion), but as economists will tell you, the stock market is not the economy.
Informed voters should be able to sort through a lot of this campaign rhetoric and figure out if there is much, if any substance to these statements. Joseph Biden has made statements, too, that can be considered "out there", but he's not president. In 2016, Trump promised that Mexico would pay for a 2,000 mile wall. He also promised that his first order of business would be to repeal and replace Obamacare. In fact, he could be on the cusp of repealing it if the Supreme Court rules in his favor after oral arguments are heard in November. Trump has promised for four years that he has a replacement plan that would retain the preexisting conditions requirement, yet he won't reveal it. Millions could either lose their insurance or experience premium hikes that even middle class people would not be able to afford.
During the 2016 presidential campaign, Trump gave the moniker "Crooked Hillary" to his opponent, and he often coupled it with the chant his followers loved, "Lock her up!" He pledged to prosecute Clinton, and during the second debate between Trump and Hillary Clinton, Trump said he would instruct his Attorney General to appoint a special prosecutor to look into all her lies and deceptions.
Within days after winning the election, when asked by reporters if he intended to fulfill his promise to prosecute Hillary, Trump said no.
Unlike totalitarian or authoritarian countries, or banana republics, our Attorney General and Department of Justice make prosecutorial decisions, not the president. The Attorney General acts independently of the president---or is at least supposed to---but times change even if part of our American exceptionalism includes our system of justice and the importance of due process, which is mentioned twice in our Constitution.
Last week Trump called out Attorney General William Barr for not having brought indictments against Obama, Clinton and Joe Biden. Trump is also fuming that U.S. Attorney John Durham, appointed by Barr eighteen months ago to look into criminal misconduct by top FBI officials in opening the Russia investigation, is not going to complete his investigation before the November election. In Trump's view, Durham has had enough time to bring indictments, never mind that Trump is not privy to the grand jury findings and other evidence---or lack of evidence---that Durham has uncovered.
Recently, Trump once again expressed unhappiness with FBI Director Chris Wray and hinted he may fire him. In testimony before a House committee, Wray stated that racial extremists are a greater domestic terror threat than antifa, which he described as an ideology, not an organization. Congressman Doug Collins (R-GA), who is in a desperate and uber-nasty fight to win a senate seat, and one of Trump's most outspoken sycophants, immediately followed by calling for Wray to resign---not because Collins proved Wray wrong, but because Wray provided his best information in a public hearing that disagreed with Trump's message.
During Trump's town hall meeting last week, he once again raised the issue of unsubstantiated theories of voter fraud. The moderator pointed out that Wray has said that there is no sign of widespread voter misconduct. Trump responded, "Then he's not doing a very good job."
Do we as Americans really want our appointed officials to run their agencies under threats of being fired or prosecuted because their findings and conclusions differ with the president? Aren't these officials doing their jobs when they honestly report the best information they have, what they know to be true or not true? Wouldn't it make sense for Trump to have a private meeting with his FBI director when they disagree to get the facts? Trump, having never served in the armed forces, didn't learn a 101 principle of leadership: praise in public; reprimand in private.
We witnessed another of Trump's interferences during the Russia investigation conducted by Robert Mueller. Trump lauded several of the witnesses and defendants who were considering whether to cooperate with prosecutors, even calling Paul Manaforte, later convicted, of being a stand-up guy. Trump also defended his former lawyer Michael Cohen as a victim of government misconduct, at least until Cohen began to cooperate with the government. Then there was Trump's private meeting with former FBI Director James Comey in which Trump asked Comey if Comey could discontinue the investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
The clearly unstated, but clearly implied message to the witnesses was that if they remained steadfast and loyal to Trump, Trump would take care of them through his constitutional power of clemency.
Trump has brought to new heights his personal attacks on judges. He refused to put his business interests into a blind trust when elected, and despite promises to the contrary in 2016, continues to withhold disclosing his tax returns, which might reveal conflicts of interest.
Our system of justice is a long way from perfect, but it has made very substantial progress over more than two-hundred years. Every American has the right to believe that they will be treated fairly by the system, that due process is a right, and that the heavy hand of a president, governor, or other official will not interfere with the process.
Our country can do better, has done better, and hopefully will never again experience another "caudillo" issuing proclamations from the White House balcony.
The Agitator #326: It's possible, so it has to be so
On July 17, 1996, TWA Flight 800 took off from JFK International Airport bound for Paris and Rome. Twelve minutes later the plane exploded off…
The Agitator #325: You have to know when to fold 'em
In 1995, I attended a week-long retirement conference for those having reached the age of 50. I was in federal law enforcement, and if you sta…
The Agitator #324: The Constitution means what it says---except when it doesn't
Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) is in a tight race to keep her current seat, one that came gift wrapped to her shortly before Christmas last yea…
The Agitator #323: Even the ghosts of FDR and Reagan have gone with the wind
Except for those invested in the stock market, most people are struggling mightily these days. Several million people are facing eviction in t…
The Agitator #322: The one cornerstone promise you can keep
Anyone holding an elective office is fair game for their record to be attacked. That's politics and the American way. Donald Trump had no reco…
The Agitator #328: Veterans Day 2020
The shadows are lengthening for me and for my fellow Vietnam Veterans. Agent Orange probably saved a lot of lives in the short term, but it tu…
The Agitator #329: And justice for all
The Constitution sets up the framework for our three branches of government, a system of checks and balances, because the Founding Fathers kne…
The Agitator #330: Deficits matter in finance and integrity
Senator David Perdue (R-GA) is fighting for his political life. It was probably unimaginable until recently that he---or most anyone else---wo…
The Agitator #331: The imperfect man
In 1972 I was in law school at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and like a number of my classmates at the time, was planning to g…
The Agitator #332: Loyalty redefined
In going through Navy Officer Candidate School more than a half century ago, and during my three and a half years on active duty, leadership w…
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With a Harris / Biden win with total gov't control, there will be court packing, elimination of the Electoral College, medicare for all including illegal aliens, citizenship for all illegal aliens for about 12 million more Dem. votes, open borders, statehood for Puerto Rico & DC to add more Dem. votes to the Senate & House and total EXTINCTION of the Republican Party! ONE PARTY RULE!! NOW THAT'S SOCIALISM/COMMUNISM AND GET READY FOR IT WITH A DEM. VICTORY IN NOVEMBER!! Oh, did I mention loss of 1st Amendment with Silicon Valley controlling what you read or say, loss of 2nd Amendment with Beto O'Rourke as the "gun tsar", AOC as the "energy tsar" and Biden kissing up to China??? Maybe Hunter Biden would be named Secretary of State.....Don't laugh.......This is the most serious election we have faced! Save the day & VOTE FOR TRUMP!!! Vote RED on November 3: Remove Every Democrat! Elections have consequences and I'm trying to tell you & everyone what to expect with a Harris/Biden win along with control of the entire government! And you are worried about a 2,000 mile border wall? Every sovereign nation has borders for crying out loud. Are you & Foley in a race for "Liberal Of The Year"??
You're right, this is the "banana republic of America"! When Twitter & Facebook won't let the American people read the Hunter Biden story posted by the NY Post newspaper then our rights as citizens to a "FREE PRESS" & Freedom of Speech have been squelched. And then the Fake News media & specifically Adam Schiff state this is an attempt at Russian disinformation. REALLY?? Not another Russian hoax!! It's Hunter Biden's laptop & his emails for crying out loud. How the Fake News media & social media billionaires have handled this SCANDAL is outrageous!
I can't edit a comment already made so I will add that the "big guy" needs to give the American people some solid, provable straight answers, leave the bs behind and come CLEAN with an honest appraisal of what was happening when he was VP and just how anything he did benefited the Biden family & specifically Hunter Biden!!
The Fake News "moderator" from NBC will make sure "big guy" never answers any questions about the Biden SCANDALS. She's already got climate change question to waste 10 minutes of the debate. Can't wait to hear how Biden & AOC will spend trillions of $$$$ to change the temperature .03% over the next 35 years.......YAWN....
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Steering Group's New Plan to Protect Big Data Quality
by Bruce Brown | August 4, 2022 | Enabling Tech, Medical | 0 comments
Big data plays an increasingly important role in medicine and in public health studies. The adoption of electronic medical records (EMRs), arrays of continuous biometric sensors, and collaborations among global organizations that collect, analyze, and study massive datasets present a potential Pandora's box. We can train machine learning engines with accurate, protected data to improve medical diagnosis, treatment plan effectiveness, and patient outcomes. Poor quality or tainted datasets can waste time and money, however, and possibly cause great harm. As the saying goes, "garbage in, garbage out." While it may sound reassuring to read that a research team trained an algorithm with 700,000 data points from previously documented cases, reliance on big data for direction or decision support requires a leap of trust. How do we know where the data came from and whether it's any good?
Questions and concerns about data quality drive work of the Big Data Steering Group, a body established by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA). The Big Data Steering Group recently published a third workplan. This latest workplan outlines the major components that the group intends to deliver during 2022 to 2025. The Big Data Steering Group's purpose is to "enhance the efficient integration of data analysis into the evaluation of medicinal products by regulators." Earlier work assessed the challenges and opportunities in using big data to regulate medical developments, including treatments and improved outcomes. The previous task group also presented prioritized recommendations on using and generating data.
The workplan for 2022 to 2025 includes four key components. The first deliverable is a Data Analysis and Real World Interrogation Network (DARWIN EU) to support studies in the EU with real-world evidence. Second is a common data quality framework for all stakeholders. Next, the group will publish a good practices guide for data discoverability. The last key deliverable is training for regulators in biostatistics, pharmacoepidemiology, and data science.
As digital methods and technologies continue to proliferate, the Big Data Steering Group's work is an excellent effort to help keep all parties on track. As more studies rely on data, it's imperative that someone watches over the data to protect the study outcomes.


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One Chipinge farmer, a Mrs Mhlanga, pointed to the discolouration in the leaves of her pineapple fruit and blamed it on Roundup, a popular herbicide made by the big US seed and chemical company, Monsanto plc. Mhlanga appeared to make light of the damage by the weed killer to a fairly large part of her plantation at Mt Selinda, during a prime time farming programme on local television the night of May 17.
Of course, she is likely to wouldn't have known the extent to which Roundup can cause cancers, or other ecological ills, as asserted by new scientific research, particularly that of French molecular biologist Gilles Eric Seralini.
Monsanto plc doesn't want farmers to know of such risks, those in the back-wafers of Zimbabwe's farming hierarchy, especially.
It will be bad for business.
But Glyphosate – the key ingredient in the herbicide trading as Roundup – is the same chemical found in seeds engineered, principally by Monsanto plc, to tolerate it.
They are called genetically modified seeds (GMs), ostensibly built to resist disease and pests, and are widely grown in industrialised countries like the United States.
South Africa is the only country to have legalised GMs in Africa.
So, when the invasive American moth called fall armyworm laid waste to thousands of hectares of croplands in Africa last year, the usual GM advocates, led by Monsanto plc, escalated their push for the adoption of genetically modified seed, as a panacea to the new pest problem.
It could have been an easy sale, really.
There is as yet no known chemical or natural method, scientifically proven to work against the fall armyworm, effectively.
Farmers and governments across southern Africa have used a combination of interventions, with some success.
Now, a new study in East Africa finds that intercropping could reduce crop damage from the fall armyworm by about 83 percent and boost maize yields upto three and half times more.
In Chipinge, Mrs Mhlanga already intercrops pineapples with maize, and then adds her Roundup.
That's basically what researchers at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), an anti-poverty global charity, have found in their six-month field study of about 250 small farmers in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda — but without the GM-linked glyphosate.
The researchers have adapted an earlier version of a technology called the "push – pull technology", which has been used over the past 20 years to control other familiar cereal crop pests like the stemborers.
Built to cope with the changes in climates, the updated version of the push – pull technology works by intercropping maize with drought-tolerant legumes such as cowpeas, "and planting an attractive trap plant, such as Napier grass, as a border crop around this intercropped field".
The legumes and the grass act as the "push" and "pull" crops, respectively, releasing chemical substances that either repel the attacking moth, or attract them towards a deadly fate.
"Results from field implementation of this technology indicate that it effectively limits stem-borer infestation . . . resulting in significant increases in maize grain yields. . . . " the researchers say.
More than 130,000 hectares of maize were damaged by the fall armyworm in Zimbabwe last year, Government data shows. But the figure has dropped to just 15, 000ha this year. There is no single explanation to this decline.
Farmers have tried several methods to control the worm, including the application of ash or washing powder into the funnel of the maize crop, a staple diet.
Others applied contact pesticides commonly used on the familiar African armyworm or the stalk-borer, with little success.
For Mhlanga, the Chipinge farmer, pineapples may not necessarily do well as an intercrop, should she decide to concentrate on maize.
But ICIPE's latest climate – adapted push – pull technology may be crucial to effectively controlling the invading American moth here and elsewhere.
"The method is effective in controlling the fall armyworm, providing an accessible, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective strategy for management of the pest," said Claire Robinson, editor of the online magazine gmwatch.
"Push-pull also controls maize ear rots and mycotoxins, while improving soil health and providing high quality fodder, since the companion crops are superior forages. Therefore, the technology facilitates crop-livestock integration thus expanding farmers' income streams," she said in an opinion piece.
The fall army worm was detected in Southern Africa for the first time around January of 2017.
It is about this time that it may have entered Zimbabwe.


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Date: 22nd July 2019 Location: Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia, USA
Location: Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia, USA
Mark your calendars for July 22–August 2, 2019! These are the dates when Scouts from around the globe will gather at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia, USA, for the 24th World Scout Jamboree.
This world jamboree is unique because it is a team effort by Scouts Canada, Asociación de Scouts de México, and the Boy Scouts of America.
The theme for the 24th World Scout Jamboree, "Unlock a New World," was developed by our youth bid team, known as the Dream Team. This theme speaks to the new adventures, cultures, and friendships that will be shared by Scouts from around the world during the 12-day event.
Lifelong friendships and memories with young people from more than 160 national Scout organizations representing more than 200 nations and territories.
To be eligible to be a youth participant at the 24th World Scout Jamboree, you must be born between July 22, 2001, and July 21, 2005.
Older members may be able to apply to become a member of the International Service Team or contingent team, or a unit leader.
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from six import MAXSIZE

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def impl(request):
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def test_col_sizeof(impl, benchmark):
    benchmark(impl.col_sizeof, [
        {'a': i, 'b': i, 'c': i, 'd': i, 'e': i, 'f': i, 'g': MAXSIZE, 'h': 1.2}
        for i in range(50000)])

def test_col_sizeof_str(impl):
    pytest.raises(TypeError, impl.col_sizeof, "foo")

class Crap(object):
    def __iter__(self):
        raise RuntimeError('crap')

def test_col_sizeof_logging(impl):
    assert impl.col_sizeof([{'a': Crap()}]) == 25

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When we practice sports, we take deep breaths and stay hydrated. All the more reason for us to care for the protection of the environment. To live in a sustainable world, we actively work with our manufacturing partners on keeping water and air clean.
Clean water and air are a precondition for a healthy life and to practice outdoor sports. PUMA is invested in making sure our manufacturing partners clean up their wastewater and exhaust gases before they can even hit the environment. Our efforts are backed and supported by our industry peers, the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Programme, and other interested stakeholders.
To lessen our impact as a whole, we control water and air emissions where they are most likely to occur. That means focusing on those facilities which use a lot of water and thermal energy for their industrial processes, such as dye-houses and tanneries. Together, we agreed with these facilities that they test their waste water according to globally accepted standards and publish transparent reports on their test results to the public.
There are conventional wastewater parameters, such as temperature, color, pH-value or chemical oxygen demand, that serve as base of any good wastewater treatment systems. Like any playing field, these provide us with guidelines on where we should be moving. This way, we ensure that water released into rivers, lakes or the sea do not leave a negative impact on these ecosystems.
On top of the conventional parameters and priority hazardous chemicals, PUMA's wastewater tests include checks for heavy metals. When not controlled properly, heavy metals are wild cards, capable of bioaccumulating and affecting our natural environment negatively. It comes full cycle when through accumulation in food crops and fish, heavy metals released into the environment also enter the human body.
Our tests also include carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic as well as persistent and bio-accumulative substances. To do so, we use the waste water quality guideline of the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Programme and refer to their Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) for the apparel and footwear industry.
We are currently working on creating an air emissions quality guideline as well.
We believe in sportsmanship and offer transparency in our doings. All test results from our core suppliers are publicly available via the online platforms of the Chinese NGO Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs (IPE) as well as the ZDHC (summer 2018 onwards).


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The Endless Stream
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Ludwig Ahgren will keep streaming until we all subscribe to his Twitch channel. But please: "Don't use your stimulus check on me," he said.
Ludwig Ahgren, on the job.Credit...Twitch
On Sunday afternoon around 2 p.m., Ludwig Ahgren, a Twitch streamer in Los Angeles, turned his camera on and began streaming. He hasn't stopped.
Over the past five days Mr. Ahgren has maintained a near constant livestream of his life. He plays video games, chats, cooks, eats and sleeps, all on stream. In the evenings, he hosts movie nights with his viewers. Mr. Ahgren lives with five roommates and his girlfriend, and some of them also play a role on camera, helping him cook or working out together.
He even streamed himself in the shower (with shorts on).
All of this is part of what is known on Twitch as a "subathon." A subathon is a short period of time when a streamer will engage in certain activities or stunts to accrue paid subscriptions to his or her channel. Some streamers set numeric goals. For instance, if they reach 2,000 new subs, they'll eat something spicy on camera or play a particular game for fans.
Mr. Ahgren, 25, structured his subathon so that every new subscription adds an additional 10 seconds to a clock that dictates how long he'll stream. When Mr. Ahgren set things up this way, he imagined that he'd be streaming for 24 hours max, maybe 48. Five days later, his subathon stream has blown up and become the top stream on Twitch, driving tens of thousands of new subscriptions daily as fans pay to see how long he can go. He has gained more than 40,000 new subscriptions since he began streaming.
"The weirdest thing is every time I wake up, it feels like it gets bigger and bigger," Mr. Ahgren said. "Last night, I went to bed with 30,000 viewers and 60,000 subs. I woke up and I was at 70,000 viewers and 70,000 subs."
That's because as Mr. Ahgren sleeps, an army of fans works overtime to maximize his subscribers. They chat and play YouTube clips and videos for one another to keep the channel entertaining. Mr. Ahgren's name has trended on Twitter twice in the past week, both times while he was asleep.
"At night, the rest of us do his content for him," said a 21-year-old college student who goes by Happygate and acts as one of Mr. Ahgren's moderators. "We try to keep everyone excited and highly motivated to see this go on as long as possible."
"The sleep streams have been really interesting," said Stephen Seaver, 15, a high school student in Georgia. "Basically what happens is his mods" — that's short for moderators — "get on a Discord call and they're calling and talking the entire time, shilling out of their mind for subs. The idea is that it's funny, while he's sleeping the timer is going up."
Sleep streams have become popular throughout the pandemic on Twitch and TikTok, where fans say they enjoy the late-night pop-up communities that sleep streams facilitate. Creators like them because they're able to make money literally while they sleep.
"I fell asleep on stream last night and became the most watched streamer on Twitch," Mr. Ahgren tweeted on Monday. "What the hell is even that." Later Monday evening, Twitch wished Mr. Ahgren "Goodnight" from its official Twitter account.
Twitch, which has been owned by Amazon since 2014, has seen a rapid surge in popularity over the past year. The site had already expanded from a place where gamers could broadcast their play of Fortnite and Call of Duty into a broader platform that included lifestyle, cooking and political streams. The coronavirus pandemic accelerated that growth as people stuck at home looked for online entertainment.
While working out on Thursday, the household discussed flatulence and discussed calls from The New York Times.Credit...Twitch
Erin Wayne, head of community and creator marketing at Twitch, said that streams like Mr. Ahgren's were becoming more prevalent on the platform. "It's the idea of multiplayer entertainment, where the community is able to impact the content that a creator makes, will continue to grow in popularity," she said. "The person consuming the content is able to directly impact, and, in some cases, dictate what happens in the content they consume. It's so inherently unique to Twitch. I think that's why these types of marathons or subscriber streams are so popular."
Mr. Ahgren's stream can be seen as an extension of the trend of creators monetizing more and more parts of their lives, from daily decisions on what to eat or wear to who they should hang out with. Streams like his can generate a deeper connection with fans, who view the subathon as a collective community experience.
"No matter what time of day you tune in, his stream is up and running, and you'll see many familiar faces in chat," Nathan Grayson, a gaming reporter, wrote at Kotaku. "It's only been running for three days, but it already feels like comfort food."
It was this type of comfort and connection that Mr. Seaver said drew him in. "Even though the content of the stream might not be particularly special, it's the fact that you're all part of this community watching this really rare event," he said. "You get to watch Ludwig's entire life for days. It's not great for him, but you get so much content out of it and you get that you as a community got together and were able to see this thing happen."
As a result, more and more people have been able to earn a living through streaming on the platform full time, with a handful of the highest-earning streamers making more than $1 million a year, according to a September study by the online lender CashNetUS.
Twitch's growth mirrors the overall boom in the gaming industry in 2020. Stay-at-home orders combined with the release of a new generation of video game consoles from Microsoft and Sony in November led to a financial bonanza; gamers spent a record $56.9 billion last year in the United States, up 27 percent from 2019, according to the NPD Group.
While Mr. Ahgren has already made six figures off his stream, he has encouraged his young fans to be responsible with their money. "I've been just telling them, 'Hey, don't use your stimulus check on me,'" he said. "Make sure your bread is right before giving it away."
No one knows how long Mr. Ahgren can go. Other Twitch streamers have streamed relatively continuously for over 31 days, but Mr. Ahgren said he couldn't imagine things would get to that point.
He does have a trip coming up to visit his girlfriend's family in a week several hours north, so he's hoping things will end before then. If it doesn't, he'll have to figure out a way to take his stream on the road. "I think this is a cool, once-in-a-lifetime experience," Mr. Ahgren said of his stream. "I'm kind of excited every day to wake up because it's never going to happen to me again."
Kellen Browning contributed reporting.