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package org.nd4j.linalg.util;

import org.nd4j.linalg.api.ndarray.INDArray;
import org.nd4j.linalg.factory.Nd4j;
import org.nd4j.linalg.indexing.NDArrayIndex;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.List;

/**
 *  Basic INDArray ops
 *
 *  @author Adam Gibson
 */
public class NDArrayUtil {
    public static enum ScalarOp {
        SUM,
        MEAN,
        PROD,
        MAX,
        MIN,
        ARG_MAX,
        ARG_MIN,
        NORM_2,
        NORM_1,
        NORM_MAX
    }

    public static enum DimensionOp {
        SUM,
        MEAN,
        PROD,
        MAX,
        MIN,
        ARG_MIN,
        NORM_2,
        NORM_1,
        NORM_MAX,
        FFT
    }

    public static enum MatrixOp {
        COLUMN_MIN,
        COLUMN_MAX,
        COLUMN_SUM,
        COLUMN_MEAN,
        ROW_MIN,
        ROW_MAX,
        ROW_SUM,
        ROW_MEAN
    }

    public static INDArray exp(INDArray toExp) {
        return expi(toExp.dup());
    }

    /**
     * Returns an exponential version of this ndarray
     * @param toExp the INDArray to convert
     * @return the converted ndarray
     */
    public static INDArray expi(INDArray toExp) {
        INDArray flattened = toExp.ravel();
        for(int i = 0; i < flattened.length(); i++)
            flattened.put(i, Nd4j.scalar(Math.exp((double) flattened.getScalar(i).element())));
        return flattened.reshape(toExp.shape());
    }

    /**
     * Center an array
     * @param arr the arr to center
     * @param shape the shape of the array
     * @return the center portion of the array based on the
     * specified shape
     */
    public static INDArray center(INDArray arr,int[] shape) {
        INDArray shapeMatrix = ArrayUtil.toNDArray(shape);
        INDArray currShape =  ArrayUtil.toNDArray(arr.shape());
        INDArray centered =  arr;
        INDArray startIndex = currShape.sub(shapeMatrix).div(2);
        INDArray endIndex = startIndex.add(shapeMatrix);
        arr = centered.get(NDArrayIndex.interval((int) startIndex.getFloat(0), (int) startIndex.getFloat(0)), NDArrayIndex.interval((int) startIndex.getFloat(1), (int) endIndex.getFloat(1)));

        return arr;
    }

    /**
     * Truncates an INDArray to the specified shape.
     * If the shape is the same or greater, it just returns
     * the original array
     * @param nd the INDArray to truncate
     * @param n the number of elements to truncate to
     * @return the truncated ndarray
     */
    public static INDArray truncate(INDArray nd,final int n,int dimension) {

        if(nd.isVector()) {
            INDArray truncated = Nd4j.create(new int[]{n});
            for(int i = 0;i  < n; i++)
                truncated.put(i,nd.getScalar(i));
            return truncated;
        }

        if(nd.size(dimension) > n) {
            int[] targetShape = ArrayUtil.copy(nd.shape());
            targetShape[dimension] = n;
            int numRequired = ArrayUtil.prod(targetShape);
            if(nd.isVector()) {
                INDArray ret = Nd4j.create(targetShape);
                int count = 0;
                for(int i = 0; i < nd.length(); i+= nd.stride()[dimension]) {
                    ret.put(count++,nd.getScalar(i));

                }
                return ret;
            }

            else if(nd.isMatrix()) {
                List<Double> list = new ArrayList<>();
                //row
                if(dimension == 0) {
                    for(int i = 0;i < nd.rows(); i++) {
                        INDArray row = nd.getRow(i);
                        for(int j = 0; j < row.length(); j++) {
                            if(list.size() == numRequired)
                                return Nd4j.create(ArrayUtil.toArrayDouble(list), targetShape);

                            list.add((Double) row.getScalar(j).element());
                        }
                    }
                }
                else if(dimension == 1) {
                    for(int i = 0;i < nd.columns(); i++) {
                        INDArray row = nd.getColumn(i);
                        for(int j = 0; j < row.length(); j++) {
                            if(list.size() == numRequired)
                                return Nd4j.create(ArrayUtil.toArrayDouble(list), targetShape);

                            list.add((Double) row.getScalar(j).element());
                        }
                    }
                }

                else
                    throw new IllegalArgumentException("Illegal dimension for matrix " + dimension);

                return Nd4j.create(ArrayUtil.toArrayDouble(list), targetShape);

            }

            if(dimension == 0) {
                List<INDArray> slices = new ArrayList<>();
                for(int i = 0; i < n; i++) {
                    INDArray slice = nd.slice(i);
                    slices.add(slice);
                }

                return Nd4j.create(slices, targetShape);

            }
            else {
                List<Double> list = new ArrayList<>();
                int numElementsPerSlice = ArrayUtil.prod(ArrayUtil.removeIndex(targetShape,0));
                for(int i = 0; i < nd.slices(); i++) {
                    INDArray slice = nd.slice(i).ravel();
                    for(int j = 0; j < numElementsPerSlice; j++)
                        list.add((Double) slice.getScalar(j).element());
                }

                assert list.size() == ArrayUtil.prod(targetShape) : "Illegal shape for length " + list.size();

                return Nd4j.create(ArrayUtil.toArrayDouble(list), targetShape);

            }

        }

        return nd;

    }
    /**
     * Pads an INDArray with zeros
     * @param nd the INDArray to pad
     * @param targetShape the the new shape
     * @return the padded ndarray
     */
    public static INDArray padWithZeros(INDArray nd,int[] targetShape) {
        if(Arrays.equals(nd.shape(),targetShape))
            return nd;
        //no padding required
        if(ArrayUtil.prod(nd.shape()) >= ArrayUtil.prod(targetShape))
            return nd;

        INDArray ret = Nd4j.create(targetShape);
        System.arraycopy(nd.data(),0,ret.data(),0,nd.data().length());
        return ret;

    }

    private static boolean isRowOp(MatrixOp op) {
        return
                op == MatrixOp.ROW_MIN ||
                        op == MatrixOp.ROW_MAX ||
                        op == MatrixOp.ROW_SUM ||
                        op == MatrixOp.ROW_MEAN;
    }

    private static boolean isColumnOp(MatrixOp op) {
        return
                op == MatrixOp.COLUMN_MIN ||
                        op == MatrixOp.COLUMN_MAX ||
                        op == MatrixOp.COLUMN_SUM ||
                        op == MatrixOp.COLUMN_MEAN;
    }

}


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module ApplicationHelper
  include Twitter::Autolink

  def screen_name_link(screen_name, options={})
    link_to "@#{screen_name}", "https://twitter.com/#{screen_name}", options.merge(target: :blank)
  end

  def status_url(screen_name, tweet_id)
    "https://twitter.com/#{screen_name}/status/#{tweet_id}"
  end

  def user_tooltip_options(user)
    {
      "data-toggle": "tooltip",
      "data-placement": "bottom",
      "data-html": true,
      title: build_user_synopsis(user)
    }
  end

  private

  def build_user_synopsis(user)
    "
" \
      "
#{t("th.tweets")} : 	#{number_with_delimiter user["statuses_count"]}
" \
      "
#{t("th.following")} : 	#{number_with_delimiter user["friends_count"]}
" \
      "
#{t("th.followers")} : 	#{number_with_delimiter user["followers_count"]}
" \
      "
#{t("th.favorites")} : 	#{number_with_delimiter user["favourites_count"]}
" \
    "
"
  end
end

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Most understand that a person is obligated to keep their vehicle in proper working order and this means regular service and inspection. The purpose of the inspection requirement in state like Pennsylvania is to ensure the car's safety for the road which ultimately protects not only the driver but the public at large. If a person fails to maintain their vehicle, there's a good chance that a police officer or other law enforcement will stop it (eventually). Police are permitted, obviously, to make traffic stops specifically to address a broken taillight, an illegal tint in a window, or even at an obstruction like a lucky charm (aka fuzzy dice) hanging from the rearview mirror.
Police, however, sometimes see that a car has a potential issue but stop it for some other reason. There are plenty of cars on the highway, however, which police don't stop simply because they are focusing their attention on more pressing matters while on patrol. Stopping a car, however, with an ulterior motive is known as a pre-textual stop and it's perfectly legal! A vehicle code violation gives the police officer probable cause to stop the car. Once the car is stopped the officer is permitted to investigate the cause of the issue which would require them to speak directly with the driver.
During this discussion the police officer will obviously explore his other suspicion especially if he stopped the car because he believes there was some other reason the vehicle was in the area. He is permitted to use the code violation to begin an investigation (the pretext). There's nothing unconstitutional with the officer taking this approach and the United States Supreme Court specifically dealt with this issue in the case of Whren v. United States in 1996. In that decision, the unanimous Supreme Court held that the only Fourth Amendment Issue (illegal search and seizure) is whether there was probable cause to stop the car for the traffic infraction.
If you're stopped for what you believe is pre-textual issue, it's important that you provide the officer with your license and registration but not answer any further questions or consent to the search of your car. It's also important that you specifically ask the officer why he is stopping you because this will be a critical piece of evidence to determine the issue of probable cause. If the officer didn't have probable cause to stop the car or motor vehicle, anything found following the search could be deemed inadmissible (aka- fruit of the poisonous tree) as a violation of your Fourth Amendment Rights (Article I, Section 8 in Pennsylvania and Article I, Paragraph 7 in New Jersey.) This is asserted in a Motion to Suppress Evidence. This is critical motion especially in cases involving drugs, guns and even DUI.
It's also important that your criminal defense attorney thoroughly investigate the reason for the stop and find out if it's something that would normally lead to a traffic citation. Again, pre-textual stops are constitutional but police and law enforcement must satisfy the probable cause element of the Constitution. There are situations, however, where police only need reasonable suspicion to stop a car especially where the officer testifies that he believed the driver was under the influence (i.e. DUI, DWI) or falling asleep at the wheel. Again, this is why it's important to ask for the reason for the stop!
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This paper describes a new species Dolichovespula panda from female specimens. This new species is placed in the genus Dolichovespula Rohwer 1916 because it has a long oculo-malar space (Fig.1), longer than the terminal diameter of the scape, and by the presence of well-developed pronotal carina.
Archer, Michael E., "A New Species of Dolichovespula and Subspecies of D. Pacifica (Hymenoptera : Vespidae) from China" (1980). An. Paper 31.


The Buddhistische Gemeinschaft Salzburg has been active in Salzburg city and province since 1977, when it registered under Austrian law as the first Buddhist association outside Vienna.
It is trans-traditional, consisting of Theravada, Gelugpa, Zen and other groups, as well as individual Buddhists or people interested in Buddhism.
There is an active membership of just over 40 and around 120 who come to the centre frequently and are subscribers to the quarterly journal. The association is democratic and participatory and elects an administrative council every two.
Besides meditation evenings and weekend meditation courses the association offers lectures and study groups.
There is active participation in interfaith dialogue in town and country and as a logical consequence of the transtraditional structure of the association, there is a strong interest in inter-Buddhist dialogue.


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8 Warren Street, the Harris – Grady house (1720-1772-1887)
Thomas Franklin Waters wrote that in 1887, William Russell removed a house built in 1772 by James Harris at 12 High Street and built his Victorian house. It is believed that this house may have some first period construction elements dating to approximately 1720.
In "A Walking Tour of Ipswich" by Marge Robie and William Varrell we read that the house was removed to 8 Warren St., in the ownership of David Grady: "In 1887, William Russell, who owned a dry goods store on Market Street, bought the property at 12 High Street and built the beautiful Victorian home still standing. Rather than tear down a serviceable house, he sold it and moved it to the other side of the block."
Ipswich in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Vol 1
1910 Ipswich map
A Walking Tour of Ipswich by William Varrell and Marge Robie
The David Grady house is on the right in this closeup from a photo by George Dexter, taken from Town Hill around 1900. The Congregational Church, the Methodist Church and the Agawam house are in the middle of the photo. The Warren St fire house is in the foreground, with a cooling tower. In the background is Heartbreak Hill.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


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CoinLoan Weekly: Mid-Week Fall, Blocking Russian Users, FTX Europe
CoinLoan Weekly: Mid-week fall, blocking Russian users, FTX Europe, Fantom exodus
Weekly•Mar 08, 2022
After jumping to over $44,600 on Tuesday, March 1, Bitcoin briefly stayed in a narrow range. On Wednesday, March 2, it topped out at $44,790.14. The fall continued until the weekend, when the price finally leveled off.
In the early Asian hours on Monday, March 7, BTC rebounded from $37,747.22. The Fear & Greed Index stayed in the extreme fear zone, indicating potential vulnerability to volatility shocks.
The markets were still reacting to the economic ramifications of Russia's attacks on Ukraine, including a potential ban on oil imports. Some experts project stabilization in 2-3 months, others expect prolonged volatility.
As of now, BTC is trading at $39,144.64, with a 24-hour gain of +0.6% and a positive 7-day change of +3.7%.
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Like Bitcoin, Ethereum reached its 7-day high on Tuesday, March 1. After jumping to $3,020.22, it remained in a tight range, followed by a two-day plunge. Over the weekend, the price stayed above the $2,600 mark.
On the morning of Monday, March 7, ETH reached its low for the week — $2,516.86. Since then, it has recovered slightly. The overall result is positive, but growth was insignificant compared to BTC.
As of now, ETH is trading at $2,637.84, with a 24-hour change of +0.2% and a 7-day rise of +0.2%.
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Ripple mirrored its counterparts. After a positive start, it reached a peak on Tuesday, March 1 ($0.794162). Following two days of tight fluctuations, it collapsed, reversed, and eventually bottomed out on Monday, March 7 ($0.709216).
Volatility over the weekend was stronger compared to BTC and ETH. However, the 7-day result is similar to Bitcoin's.
As of now, XRP is trading at $0.746483, gaining +1.0% over the past 24 hours and +3.5% over the past seven days.
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Crypto exchanges block users from Russia and Belarus
Several crypto exchanges have restricted access for users from Russia and Belarus and frozen their assets. These platforms cite the difficult geopolitical situation and promise to reconsider their decision when things settle down. Here are the key developments so far:
BTC-Alpha has stopped servicing accounts of Russian citizens.
KUNA has canceled the trading of currency pairs with the Russian Ruble, along with Ruble deposits and withdrawals.
CEX IO has stopped registering new users based in Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine and canceled all operations with the Ruble.
All three platforms are relatively small businesses. Both BTC-Alpha and CEX IO were founded by Ukrainians. According to Cryptorg's head of marketing, Andrey Podolyan, Russians whose assets are now frozen may never see them again.
Binance and Kraken have refused to freeze accounts unilaterally. However, Coinbase has blocked 25,000+ wallet addresses (0.2% of users) connected to individuals and entities in Russia. According to Bloomberg, the ban concerns users believed to be involved in illicit activity, and many of them were identified through proactive investigations.
FTX's European unit established
FTX, a fast-growing crypto exchange based in the Bahamas, has set up a European branch. The new division, based in Switzerland with an additional base in Cyprus, will operate under license from the CySEC (Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission).
In 2020, FXT launched FTX.US, a platform for American users that is now worth $8 billion. Apparently, FTX Europe will become its European equivalent offering products and services in the European Economic Area.
Developer exit triggers Fantom and DeFi TVL to plunge
Multiple tokens tanked on Monday when Andre Cronje, an adviser to the Fantom Foundation, announced his exit from decentralized projects. Fantom lost a third of its value, collapsing to $1.32. As of now, it is trading at $1.34. The nosedive contributed to an exodus of the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols based on Fantom.
Cronje shared the news by updating his LinkedIn bio. His partner Anton Nell tweeted, "Andre and I have decided that we are closing the chapter of contributing to the DeFi/crypto space. There are around ~25 apps and services that we are terminating on 03 April 2022."
According to DeFi Llama, millions of dollars worth of tokens have left Fantom-based projects. The TVL across related DeFi protocols has contracted by 20%, while Solidly lost 42%. This shows that developer exits are fundamental factors that can make or break a cryptocurrency.


Specsavers has teamed up with John Rocha to produce a range of 13 glass styles that launch this week on line and in Specsaver stores.
I love John Rocha and his recent AW13 show made me – a die-hard neutrals and black wearer-seriously consider buying pink. The glasses are good, particularly the printed acetate ones, which come in lovely blues, berry and dark pink shades with great details on the arms, just enough to make them interesting but not overpowering.
I got to ask John what he thought we should think about when picking a shape or colour for glasses, he said 'Make sure they are comfortable, that's key, otherwise you will never like them, also look at yourself in the mirror and think,, do I feel good? Don't get influenced by trends and what is supposed to be 'hot right now', pick a pair that makes you feel better". Wise words indeed and John pointed out that his new range falls under the 'buy one get on free' offer that Specsavers run, so you could experiment with your second pair with something a bit more daring (they are £125 a pair). Also, if you use reading glasses, having a 'two for one' helps when you lose a pair.
'Also it's important not to follow trends if they don't work for you," John continued,"be accepting of your shape. I've been saying it for years but designers shouldn't dictate to customers, they are there to offer a service to make them look and feel good, in fact I think the trend of 'trends' is really unfashionable." He may feel like this but there's no doubt his pink moment is influencing current trend.
I loved John's jade ring, below, a 30th anniversary present from his wife.
Here are my favourite of the glasses designs, including the JR11, which has a lovely cream acetate lining to the inside of the frames, below.


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Team GB secure Tokyo 2020 pre-Games preparation camp facilities
21 March 2017 / 07:51
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has today signed training venue contracts with three sports facilities in Japan, securing Team GB's multi-sport preparation camp for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Keio University, Todoroki Stadium and Yokohama International Pool will provide Team GB's athletes with optimal pre-Games training in world-class facilities ahead of the Games, which are set to run from 24 July to 9 August 2020.
The three sites, all based in the Greater Tokyo area in the cities of Kawasaki and Yokohama, will make up the BOA's biggest ever pre-Games preparation camp and be able to accommodate up to 90% of Team GB's selected athletes for the Games.
The camp will allow athletes the opportunity to acclimatise and complete their final preparations for Tokyo 2020 just a short journey from the heart of Tokyo in dedicated International Federation standard venues.
The BOA has operated similar preparation camps ahead of Beijing 2008 and Rio 2016, with the latter hosting 380 athletes and officials from 14 sports in Belo Horizonte while 294 Team GB members based themselves in Macau in 2008.
BOA Chief Executive Bill Sweeney, who was joined by Chairman Sir Hugh Robertson in Tokyo for the contract signing, said: "With three and a half years to go until the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, it's fantastic to already have agreed our first preparation camp facilities and we thank Keio University, Kawasaki City and the City of Yokohama for their support of Team GB.
"Securing world-class training venues for our athletes plays a crucial role in gaining those final performance advantages in the run up to a Games and being so close to the Olympic Village and Tokyo itself is a great boost for the team who will fly out in 2020.
"From our experience in Brazil, we know the value in providing a world leading preparation camp with 21 medals yielded from athletes who travelled through Belo Horizonte last year as the camp played its part in Team GB's history-making success. Still a number of years out from the Games, it's terrific to see Team GB leading the way once again in being the most prepared delegation at an Olympic Games.
"We could not have found a better group of partners to support Team GB, build lasting relationships, and develop exchange programmes to engage their local communities and promote Tokyo 2020."
Sir Hugh Robertson, Chairman of the BOA said: "Engaging on the ground in Tokyo so early on in the cycle is a vital step in ensuring we have the best possible chance to continue our Olympic success in 2020. Having these facilities as dedicated venues for Team GB ahead of the Games is great news for our athletes and further evidence that the British Olympic Association is a world leader in preparing a multi-sport team for an Olympic Games.
"The support we've had so far from Keio University, and the cities of Yokohama and Kawasaki has been excellent and this will no doubt only grow as we get closer to the Games. The Team GB athletes selected for Tokyo in three years' time will not only be able to expect the finest preparation camp available but also a warm welcome to Japan."
Mayor of Kawasaki Norihiko Fukuda said: "Both the citizens of Kawasaki City and I are greatly honoured that the hosting of Team GB's Tokyo 2020 pre-Games training camp at our Todoroki Athletics Stadium has now been officially formalised. I have had the opportunity to meet with the BOA on multiple occasions in the months leading up to now and, each time we have met, I have always been deeply impressed by their passion for the Olympic Movement, as well as by their faith in the tremendous power of sport. These qualities come, I believe, from years of hard work in the field, as well as from the unique experience offered by the 2012 London Games.
"I am convinced that the citizens of Kawasaki City will be truly inspired through their exchange with Team GB in the lead up to 2020, and I believe this inspiration will become an invaluable asset for our city in the years to follow."
Prof. Atsushi Seike, President of Keio University, said: "We at Keio University are truly honoured and delighted to sign this contract with the BOA regarding the lease of our facilities, which are located predominantly at Hiyoshi Campus, for Team GB's preparation camp, and at the various opportunities for cooperation and exchange the contract affords. Over the years, Keio University has actively promoted educational, research, and other forms of exchange with the UK. Through this collaboration with the BOA, we hope that Keio's relationship with the UK will further deepen and continue to develop.
"Interacting with Team GB and support staff will be a great inspiration for Keio students and our athletes. I have no doubt this will also provide Team GB and support staff with the opportunity to deepen their friendship with and their understanding of Japanese society through our students, faculty, and staff, and the local community."
Fumiko Hayashi, Mayor of the City of Yokohama said: "It is our great honour to conclude this agreement with the British Olympic Association. Football, baseball and softball games will be played in Yokohama during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The final of the Rugby World Cup 2019 is scheduled here in the preceding year. Those two years – '19 and '20 – will be thrilling ones for Yokohama, experiences we have never had. In February 2016, Yokohama concluded a Memorandum of Understanding with BOA and others, and was registered as a host-town for the UK. This has encouraged and inspired us."
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25 Adult Riddles That Will Prove You Have A Dirty Mind. These are the double meaning riddles. Some of the riddles on this video seem dirty, but they are not, if you see the answers. Please SUBSCRIBE US.
A selection of funny computer jokes and riddles I found whilst browsing the web.
Please give us a like, a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel. Oh! Don't forget to press that bell thingy so you can be notified about any new videos. Ok - how about a few jokes and maybe some interesting riddles. Me first - let me go first. Go ahead - let's see if we can make them laugh. You know how people call the bathroom - the john. Yeah and so? Well instead of "the John," I call my toilet "the Jim." Now why would you call the toilet "Jim"? It sounds better when I say "I go to the 'Jim' first thing every morning. --pause-- I think we can be funnier than that. Let's stick with one liners for now. ok... What did one tonsil say to the other tonsil? What did one tonsil say to the other? Better get dressed. The doc's taking us out tonight! (da rum dum) Why is it so windy inside a sports arena? Why is it so windy in a sports arena? It's because of All those fans. (da rum dum) Why did the cookie go to the hospital? Cause he was feeling crummy. Awe you stole my line... I'm sorry let's give one more joke. Why should you never trust a pig with a secret? I don't know. Why should you never trust a pig with a secret? 'Cause it's bound to squeal. --pause-- Get it, squeal. moving on.. a wife asked her husband: "How would you describe me?" Husband answered: "A B C D E F G H I J K." Wife asked: "What does that mean?" Husband replies: "Adorable, beautiful, cute, delightful, elegant, fashionable, gorgeous, and hot." The Wife blushes and says: "Aw, thank you, but what about I J K?" Husband says: "I'm just kidding!" You see, those are the kinds of jokes that always gets Mr. Medina in trouble with his wife. Making jokes, making our audience laugh, making silly comments, having humour, comedy - it's what we do to make your day so much better.
Join us for more fun at: https://goo.gl/fBHEvF Can you solve this impossible riddle? Well can you? How about the funny jokes did you find them to be funny? Hello my name is Destiny and with me today is Diego. Welcome to the Fred Wild News – we are so glad to have you. How about a joke. Sure why not. A Customer called Tech support and said, "My computer is not connecting to the Internet" Tech support said, "Ok, which operating system are you using?" The Customer said, "Internet explorer!" Tech support said: "ok, you just right click on "MY COMPUTER" and click on the properties menu" The Customer said: "what are you saying, this is not your computer, it is my computer"! Get it click on my computer! We need to work on that one. Please remember to like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, and share this with friends and family. Another Joke... Hey Yanet "If I gave you 2 cats and another 2 cats and another 2, how many would you have?" "Seven." ... Did you get the joke? How about that riddle did you solve it? What is owned by you but mostly used by others? Wow that is a tough one.
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Classic funny riddles and jokes to cheer you up. Includes, riddles, classic jokes, bad dad jokes, and hilarious wise sayings. World's funniest jokes.
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2017 Free Agent Pool Loaded With Star PGs
The 2017 free agency class is poised to feature a historically great crop of free agent point guards.
Updated 1 year ago on October 15, 2021
Alan Draper
We have just passed the halfway point of the 2015-16 NBA season, which means it's probably too early to start discussing the free agent class of 2016, let alone free agency in 2017, right?
Typically, yes. But 2017 will be anything but a typical free agent crop. In fact, the summer of 2017 will feature arguably the greatest collection of free agent point guards to ever hit the open market at the same time in the history of the National Basketball Association.
Steph Curry was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player last season. Then, he helped lead the Warriors to the NBA championship. Not a bad year, all things considered. This season, however, some have suggested he should be in the conversation for the NBA's Most Improved Player award. While probably a stretch, that statement speaks to just how much better Curry has played this season, despite exhibiting greatness last year. Some have argued that Curry has already done enough to prove that he is the best shooter the game has ever seen. For instance, prior to the start of this season, no player in NBA history had ever made more than 230 three-pointers in fewer than 77 games. Steph has knocked down 232 triples in just 47 games this season. And in 1985-86, when Larry Bird led the NBA in three-point makes, he averaged 2.4 three-point attempts per game. Curry is currently averaging 4.9 makes per game.
Steph Curry will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2017.
Russell Westbrook is arguably the most exciting and dynamic athlete in the NBA today. Not only is he fun to watch, he is also one of the league's best all-around players. Consider this: Westbrook has scored more points this season than LeBron James and Paul George; dished out more assists than John Wall and Chris Paul; and grabbed more rebounds than LaMarcus Aldridge and Al Horford. Oh, and he leads the NBA in steals as well. Westbrook, who has posted a triple-double in 18 of the last 84 games he's played, is averaging 21.1 points, 11.8 assists and 10.1 rebounds over OKC's last 11 games. As our Joel Brigham wrote this morning, he's currently in the midst of a three-game triple-double streak.
Russell Westbrook will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2017.
Despite being a few years older than the Westbrook and Curry, Chris Paul is still playing at an extremely high level. He is currently only one of seven players boasting a PER of 25 or better. He's been First-Team All-Defense and First or Second Team All-NBA in each of the last four seasons.
Chris Paul has a player option for the 2017-18 season, which means he has the opportunity to opt-out of his current contract and become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2017.
Kyle Lowry, who will participate in his second straight All-Star game later this month, is enjoying arguably the best season of his career. He's averaging career-highs in points (20.8), rebounds (4.9), three-pointers (2.8) and steals (2.3) per game. He has a legit shot to join James Harden and Steph Curry as just the third player in NBA history to average at least 20 points, six dimes, five boards and two three-pointers per game over the course of a full season.
Kyle Lowry has a player option for the 2017-18 season, which means he will most likely opt-out of his current contract and become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2017.
Remarkably, four of the best point guards in the NBA will all likely hit free agency at the same time.
Yet, the fun doesn't end there.
Jrue Holiday has had trouble staying healthy, but when he's been able to play, he's proven to be one of the more promising young floor generals in the NBA today. Still just 25 years old, Holiday is carrying a PER north of 19 this season for the first time in his career. He's had his playing time limited by the Pelicans' coaching staff, but Jrue is averaging over 20 points and seven assists per-36 minutes this season.
Jrue Holiday will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2017.
Tyreke Evans is another tantalizing talent. As a rookie, he joined Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan, and LeBron James as only the fourth first-year player ever to average at least 20 points, five assists and five rebounds per game. He's been shuffled back and forth between positions during his career – sometimes playing on the wing instead of at the one – but he's shown he can be a very productive basketball player when focused and put in the right situation.
Tyreke Evans will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2017.
Derrick Rose became the youngest MVP in league history back in 2011, when he took home the hardware as a 22-year-old. As we know, very little has gone according to plan for Rose in the years since, but he's managed to stay relatively healthy this season and has shown sporadic flashes of his former greatness at times.
Derrick Rose will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2017.
George Hill's numbers won't knock your socks off, but he's an incredibly consistent and rock-solid starting point guard. He has been a big reason for the Pacers' success in recent years with his effective two-way production.
You guessed it: George Hill will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2017.
Ditto for Jeff Teague, the 27-year-old Hawks point guard, who was a member of the Eastern Conference All-Star team last season.
We're not done yet. The following players also have contracts that expire following the 2016-17 season: Darren Collison, Jarrett Jack, Patty Mills, Shaun Livingston, Jose Calderon and Shane Larkin.
The following list of players may become free agents in 2017, depending on whether options are exercised:
* Deron Williams (Player Option for 2016-17)
* Jeremy Lin (Player Option for 2016-17)
* Ty Lawson (Non-Guaranteed Contract for 2016-17)
* Rodney Stuckey (Player Option for 2017-18)
* Austin Rivers (Team Option for 2016-17)
* Mo Williams (Player Option for 2016-17)
The following players were drafted in 2013 and are still on their rookie deals, but could potentially become restricted free agents in 2017:
* C.J. McCollum
* Dennis Schroder
* Michael Carter-Williams
* Trey Burke
While still over 16 months away, it's clear that this free agent pool has the potential to be historically good, which is why general managers around the league are looking ahead to 2017.
As a result, it will be interesting to see how free agents will be handled this upcoming summer. Due to the drastically limited supply of top-tier point guards available in 2016, a legit star such as Mike Conley (the best PG on the market this summer) will be in high demand and will be able to fetch top dollar. Other intriguing point guard options this summer include Rajon Rondo, Jordan Clarkson (restricted) and Brandon Jennings. Will teams decide to hold off on splurging for a PG and instead wait to splurge on a playmaker the following summer?
In 2017, an incredible supply of elite PGs will flood the market. The cream of the crop will obviously get max money, but it will be interesting to see if the sheer number of available point guards drives the prices down a bit for those in that second tier. However, it should also be noted that the salary cap is expected to spike to an all-time high of approximately $108 million in 2017, which means that teams will have plenty of money to throw around.
The NBA has become a point-guard driven league in recent years, with some of the game's biggest stars playing the position. With so many of those notable names hitting free agency at the same time, it will be fascinating to see how the summer of 2017 plays out.
Alan is an experienced writer of online betting and casino guides. He is one of the main editors of Basketballinsiders.
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Fiona's fed-up with Trish. She's cancelled their last three dates; twice less than an hour before they were supposed to meet. It's not like this has never happened before, but three in a row…. Fiona knows Trish is a bit of a flake, but she hates these last minute cancellations. It throws off her interminable scheduling and makes her wonder why she stays friends with Trish.
— I only have so much time for socializing, she complains to Luc.
— It's disrespectful, he says. But you know what she's like, and she is a hoot with all her misadventures. Her life's a soap opera.
— I know, says Fiona, but she's annoying too.
— You do have a choice. You could stop being friends.
— That's so complicated. And so final.
She sighs.
— I guess I just have to realize she's not reliable and not feel bad when she cancels on me.
— Or you could call her on it, says Luc.
Fiona says nothing. She's used to being assertive with her freelancers and publisher, but a friend? Her stomach jiggles at the prospect.
Finally, she gets together with Trish for Saturday lunch; Gavin and Luc have gone to the science museum. Trish bursts into the kitchen, announcing she has "big news."
— Guess, she says. You'll never guess.
— You and Craig are getting married.
Trish has been gushing about Craig for two months now. Of course compared with Charles, almost anyone would be a saint, Fiona told Luc. But she's happy that Trish has someone who treats her well.
— Nope, says Trish. Well not yet anyway, but maybe. I'm pregnant
Oh no, thinks Fiona, oh no. The poor kid. Trish is way too unstable to be having a baby. But Fiona's too discrete to say it outright; besides, its Trish's decision.
— So, what are you going to do? asks Fiona.
— What! No congratulations or best wishes? says Trish.
Tears are filling her eyes.
— A baby is a joyous event, says Fee carefully, but I'm wondering if this is the best timing for you.
— You had a baby at my age and it worked out okay, says Trish.
— Yes, but Luc and I had been together for a year and were already living together. I still think the timing could have been better for us, if we'd waited another year or so. But you can't always plan these things.
— Exactly. I mean I wish Craig and I had been together longer too before this happened, but we love each other. That's what matters, isn't it?
— Of course, of course. But two months? You're still in the limerence stage.
— The what?
— You know, the hormones are raging, the novelty is in the now, the sex is stupendous. Then things normalize, you detach, you slow down, the sex is more routine…you see more clearly. That's the test.
— I've never heard that before. I suppose it makes sense. But then you hear about lots of people who married quickly and stayed married for decades. War brides and that.
— Yeah, but what choice did they have? They were parachuted in from overseas and had very little to go back to…. When I was a kid, the mother of a friend was a glam nightclub singer in London and she got wooed away by a handsome Canadian pilot. Promised all sorts of things, but she ended up in Renfrew, a small town for goodness sakes! And her husband worked in his father's accounting business. Eventually inherited it, but still. She was chronically unhappy, depressed even. She kept mail-ordering these exquisite evening gowns, even though she had no place to wear them. Ended up wearing them to do her groceries. It was quite the sight. Anyway, I digress. What does Craig say about all of this?
— He wants to keep the baby. He says we'll rent a small house, so we can have a garden and a yard. He's being so sweet. He says he'll look after us and I shouldn't worry about anything.
Playing happy families, thinks Fiona. Sounds just like Luc when I told him about Gavin.
Trish is fiddling with her napkin.
— I haven't decided yet, she says quietly.
— What does Craig say about not keeping it? asks Fiona.
— He says it's up to me — it's my body and all that — but he'd like to keep it.
— And your mom?
— I haven't told her yet. She's Catholic, after all. I'd be committing a grievous sin and would be bound for hell. Probably already am, come to that.
There is a pause; the wind rages against the kitchen window.
— What do you think I should do, Fee?
— It's your decision, Trish. I'm reluctant to say one way or the other because you might hold it against me later on.
— I won't, promise. I value your opinion, Fiona. You think I should have an abortion, don't you?
— You should think about it. You want to have security and a loving home for your child and it's too soon to know if Craig and you can provide that. You need to be sure of each other first.
— I feel sure. He's been very kind to me.
— Compared to Charles, yeah. It's all relative.
— Something smells good, says Trish. I'm starving!
— One of your favs, says Fiona. Tomato flan.*
— Oh yum! Anything I can do to help.
— Maybe make the tea, she says, getting up to make the toast.
*Tex-Mex tomato flan
Serves 2 generously
2 large tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/4 cup minced onion
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1/3 cup chopped green onions
Preheat oven to 450 °F.
If tomatoes are very juicy, pat dry. Layer tomatoes in a buttered, 9-inch pie pan and sprinkle with onions and jalapeno.
Combine eggs, milk, and salt and pepper. Pour over tomatoes.
Bake at 450 °F for 10 minutes, and then lower temperature to 350 °F. Cook 30 to 35 minutes or until custard is set.
Top with sour cream, cheese and green onions.
Serve with multigrain bread and a few greens or fresh fruit.


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Empowering the world's poor
27 May 2009, 00:00 UTC
A new Amnesty International campaign to give a voice to people living in deprivation will empower "prisoners of poverty" as previous campaigns empowered prisoners of conscience, says Amnesty International's Secretary General Irene Khan. Irene Khan unveiled the Demand Dignity campaign at the launch of Amnesty International's annual report on the state of the world's human rights, which warns that the world is sitting on a "time bomb" fuelled by an unfolding human rights crisis. "The economic downturn has aggravated abuses, distracted attention from them and created new problems. In the name of security, human rights were trampled on. Now, in the name of economic recovery, they are being relegated to the back seat," she said. Demand Dignity is a long-term campaign that will focus on tackling exclusion, discrimination, marginalisation and poverty. Its first action will be launched when Irene Khan leads an Amnesty International delegation to Kenya on 8 June. She will visit a number of Nairobi's informal settlements including Kibera, Africa's biggest slum. "Economic recovery will be neither sustainable nor equitable if governments fail to tackle abuses that drive and deepen poverty, or armed conflicts that generate new violations," said Irene Khan. The first stage of the new campaign will focus on ending forced evictions and preventable maternal deaths of women, as well as calling on the G-20 nations to develop clear rules to hold extractive industries to account for human rights abuses. She added that the Demand Dignity campaign would enhance Amnesty International's more traditional work. "Demand Dignity will not dilute our mission, poverty is a major human rights issue in itself and it is absolutely essential that world leaders tackle it now. Amnesty International has always stood up for the individual and for the vulnerable. Ignoring one crisis to focus on another is a recipe for aggravating both," she said.
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Activision cuts 30 members from global staff, will not affect future Black Ops 2 DLC
By Megan Farokhmanesh@Megan_Nicolett Feb 19, 2013, 5:37pm EST
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Activision has laid off 30 members of its global staff as a result of "realigning" company structure, but those cuts made to Treyarch will not affect upcoming Black Ops 2 downloadable content.
The company issued the following statement, which is almost word-for-word the statement released during the 2012 October layoffs in Minneapolis:
"Like any successful business, Activision Publishing consistently works to align its costs with its revenues — this is an ongoing process. In 2013, we expect to release fewer games based on license properties and as a result are realigning our structure to better reflect the market opportunities and our slate. Approximately, 30 full-time employees have been impacted globally, which represents approximately one half of one percent of Activision Blizzard's employee population. We are offering those employees who are impacted outplacement counseling services."
Kotaku reports that the layoffs will not affect future DLC releases for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
"Now that we have launched Black Ops 2, we are taking a minimal reduction in staff to better align our development talent against the needs of DLC development," a representative told Kotaku. "The release of the DLC will not be impacted by this move."
A representative confirmed to Polygon that layoffs are ongoing. We have inquired about which divisions of Activision were directly affected and will update accordingly.


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ECJ on software
May 2, 2012 Alan Macek
The European Court of Justice in SAS Institute Inc. v. World Programming Ltd, C‑406/10 held that functional aspects of software are not an "expression" protected by copyright.
While recognizing that the source code and object code are protected by copyright under EU directives, the court wrote:
[39] … neither the functionality of a computer program nor the programming language and the format of data files used in a computer program in order to exploit certain of its functions constitute a form of expression of that program for the purposes of Article 1(2) of Directive 91/250.
The court held that a person who has access to the source code and recreated the functionality of the software using that source code, then they would likely be liable for copyright infringement.
Regarding the ability to reverse engineer software, the Court held that:
[59] Consequently, the owner of the copyright in a computer program may not prevent, by relying on the licensing agreement, the person who has obtained that licence from determining the ideas and principles which underlie all the elements of that program in the case where that person carries out acts which that licence permits him to perform and the acts of loading and running necessary for the use of the computer program, and on condition that that person does not infringe the exclusive rights of the owner in that program.
[61] It must therefore be held that the copyright in a computer program cannot be infringed where, as in the present case, the lawful acquirer of the licence did not have access to the source code of the computer program to which that licence relates, but merely studied, observed and tested that program in order to reproduce its functionality in a second program.
Similar issues are being raised in the ongoing litigation between Google and Oracle over the copyright protection of the Java programming language and specifically the structure and organization of the Java API.
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Q: Concurrent_hash_map implementation throwing SIGSEGV I am trying to use tbb's concurrent_hash_map to increase my application's concurrent performance. Read up about it and implemented it according to my application but I am seeing crashes..
So, my application is a multi-threadedd application where I am storing pairs,the  key is char* and the value is an integer. Pseudocode looks like this:
In .h file,
typedef tbb::concurrent_hash_map<const void*, unsigned, Hasher> tbb_concurrent_hash;
tbb_concurrent_hash concurrent_hash_table;
tbb_concurrent_hash::accessor  write_lock;
tbb_concurrent_hash::const_accessor read_lock;

In .c file,
void  storeName(const char * name)   {
    int id=0;

    // This creates a pair object of name and index
    std::pair object(name, 0);

    // read_lock is a const accessor for reading. This find function searches for char* in the table and if not found, create a write_lock.

    bool found = concurrent_hash_table.find(read_lock, name);
    if (found == FALSE) {
      concurrent_hash_table.insert(write_lock, name);
      // Get integer id somehow.
      id = somefunction();
      write_lock->second = id;
      write_lock.release();
    } else {
      // if the name is found in the table then get the value and release it later
      id = read_lock->second;
      read_lock.release();
    }
}

As per my understanding, I am good with the implementation but as I said, there are multiple crashes coming when find returns me FALSE. Crash have traces of mutexs as well.

A: Your 'locks', i.e. accessors are declared global in .h file. so, basically you write to a shared scoped_lock instance... which logically leads to a data race. Accessors are like fused std::shared_ptr and std::scoped_lock classes in one, or simpler - a pointer for your result and a lock guard for the data it points. You don't want to use one global pointer from multiple threads. Declare them locally in a scope you want to have that access (and you'd not need to call .release() as well)
Another problem is the data race between find() and insert (). Two or more threads can decide that they have to insert since they found nothing. In this case, the first thread will insert the new element while other threads will return existing element because insert() acts as find() if there's existing element. The problem is that your code doesn't account for that.
I can see why you might want to double check using const_accessor as the read lock is more scalable. But instead, you might want to use bool insert( const_accessor& result, const value_type& value ); with read lock (const_accessor) and value_type instead of a key only, which will initialize the whole pair in the case when a new element is added.

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Toyota Tundra vs Ford F150: Which One's Best for Me?
Last updated: Aug 26 2022
Are you deciding between purchasing the Toyota Tundra or the Ford F150? As with any major car purchase, you want to know which one is the best for you.
If you appreciate raw power and a wide selection of engines, the Ford F150 will be the obvious choice. With it, you get to choose between six different motors, while Tundra only offers two. On top of that, F150 puts out more HP (450 vs. 437 max), which makes it the better pick in terms of the powertrain. This truck has a higher towing capacity too (14K vs. 12K), meaning it can tow heavier cargo. However, the Tundra has more pound-feet of torque.
That equals faster acceleration and better performance on steep climbs, thanks to higher low-RPM HP. Both vehicles are available in 4WD and RWD and come packed with 10-speed automatic transmissions. F150 is more fuel-efficient, though, and not just by a mile or two. With 26 MPG city/highway, it easily beats Tundra's 18 MPG city/23 highway estimate. So, if efficiency is your top priority, Ford has got you covered. On the road, Tundra feels more controlled due to the refined ride quality.
It also boasts a higher reliability score compared to F150. Therefore, you should go with Tundra if you put security/durability first. On the inside, the F150 is cozier and more comfortable, but Toyota's full-size truck's infotainment system is slightly better. The same is true for the technological features. Last but not least Toyota Tundra's premium tiers are cheaper than the F150.
Read on to learn more about these two trucks models to help you make the final decision.
Image Credit: Left – Toyota Tundra (islandborn, Pixabay); Right – Ford F150 (lpegasu, Pixabay)
Let's look at the key points of each product.
Powertrain: 389–437 HP, 405–583 pound-feet of torque
Drivetrain: 4WD, RWD
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Fuel Economy: 18 MPG city/23 highway
Towing Capacity: 12K pounds
Seating: 5
Fuel Economy: 16-26 MPG city/20-26 highway
Seating: 3–6
Overview of Toyota Tundra:
Image Credit: ArtisticOperations, Pixabay
Tundra is one of the very few pickup trucks to compete with US-based brands like Chevy, Dodge, and Ford. A reliable and long-lasting truck, it boasts premium ride quality, a decent powertrain, and has lots of techy and safety features. Take a closer look.
Refined Ride Quality, But with a Caveat
Fully redesigned for 2022, Tundra offers a comfortable ride and easily handles highways, city streets, and off-roading terrain. The composed ride quality is backed by refined handling—great news if this is your first-ever truck. Responsive steering, a reliable suspension, and little to no body roll make it one of the best full-size trucks to drive. Trail-backing isn't its strongest suit, though: it's nowhere near as helpful as Ford's Trailer Backup Assist system.
Advanced Dashboard and Techy Features
The built-in infotainment system is very intuitive, user-friendly, and easy to navigate. Every single knob and button is within reach. As for the touchscreen, it's quick to respond. Voice controls are a part of the deal as well. Even the entry-level trims come packed with an 8-inch display, a 6-speaker stereo unit, climate control, and more.
Fast Acceleration + High HP At Low RPMs
Do you like to do some camping and off-roading on the weekends? Then go with Tundra. Packing 583 pound-feet of torque, it delivers above-average HP at lower RPMs. That means faster acceleration and stronger performance on rough terrain. The 10-speed automatic transmission, in turn, delivers timely shifts—also very important in off-roading.
Reliable, Yet Not Very Upscale
Tundra has a predicted reliability score of 86/100, which is classified as "Great" by J.D. Power. It's quite a durable truck, too, with a long list of standard safety features. These include forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keep/tracing assist, departure warning, and more. Sadly, Tundra isn't particularly cozy. The plastic in the basic trims is cheap, and while the seats are comfortable, they're not a match for the F150.
Smooth, controlled ride quality
Premium infotainment system
Easily handles steep inclines
The interior could use some work
Lackluster trailer-backing system
Overview of Ford F150:
2015 Ford F150 Platinum Crew Cab (29118624415) (Image Credit: Sicnag, Wikimedia Commons CC 2.0 Generic)
The F150 needs no introduction. First revealed back in 1975, it's been one of the best-selling vehicles in the States for almost 50 years. The 2022 edition has a generous selection of engines, a comfortable interior (for a truck), and solid towing capabilities. Plus, it's quite fuel-efficient.
Lots of Powertrain Options, But Not Very Cheap
The grand staple of engines is the biggest selling point of the F150 truck. It's available with six different powertrains, and they're all up to the task. You have naturally-aspired and twin-turbocharged V6s, a mighty V8, and even a hybrid system. Every single motor is paired up with a 10-speed automatic transmission (yes, just like Tundra). Unfortunately, while the basic tiers and engines are affordable, the top trim levels are somewhat pricey.
Solid Fuel Economy for a Full-Size Truck
How good is the F150 at fuel economy? It's pretty great! As mentioned, it comes in at 16–26 MPG city/20–26 highway (the exact mileage depends on the engine). If you want to get the best MPG ratio, go with the hybrid motor. The 2.7-lit EcoBoost engine is also quite efficient, while the 4WD Raptor model is the "hungriest" one (14/16 MPG).
Spacious, But Not Very Reliable
F150 is quite a spacious truck—you won't feel cramped in the seats. They're comfortable enough to drive around for many hours without any back pain. On the downside, reliability ratings are a bit low. With a total score of 77/100, it falls behind Toyota's Tundra. F150 did perform quite strongly in some of the IIHS tests, though.
14K Pounds of Towing Capacity
Another big reason to pick this truck is the towing capacity: F150 can tow 14K pounds. That means a large RV/camper van, fishing boat, and even a plain.
Six different engines to choose from
Impressive fuel efficiency for a truck
Above-average towing capacity
Spacious, comfortable interior
Poor predicted reliability scores
The top tiers are a bit expensive
Real-World Performance/Powertrain
Edge: Ford F150
Ford is widely praised for giving drivers a generous number of powertrains to pick from. The entry-level motor is good for 290HP and 265 pound-feet of torque, while the most powerful engine—a twin-turbocharged V6—packs 450HP and 501 pound-feet of torque. More importantly, they're all very fuel-efficient. We're not saying that Tundra is a gas-guzzler, but it's not nearly as economical. Speaking of Tundra, it comes standard with a V6.
It's also a twin-turbocharged engine but with 389HP/479 torque. The hybrid powertrain, in turn, is quite impressive: 437HP and 583 pound-feet of torque. That's right—Tundra has more "oomph" than F150. This gives it an edge on rough terrain. But F150 is still the undisputed champ when it comes to the powertrain, as it has more HP, better mileage, and stronger towing/hauling capabilities.
Pricing and Warranties
Edge: Neither
Are you on a tight budget but still want to buy a brand-new truck? Then pay extra attention to Ford. The entry-level trims are significantly cheaper compared to Toyota Tundra. At the same time, the premium F150 trims are much more expensive than what Tundra has to offer. Thus, there are no obvious winners when it comes to pricing—it all depends on what you're in the market for. As for warranties, both companies offer a standard 3-year/36K-mile limited and a 5-year/60K-mile powertrain deal.
The Interior/Tech
Edge: F150
F150 is one of the most comfortable trucks to be in. The seats are nice and wide and do a decent job supporting the driver for long hours. The lower-cost trims aren't particularly upscale, but the higher trims do offer extra layers of comfort. The materials are more than decent, and the construction quality is solid. Plus, F150 can seat up to six people. With Tundra's premium trims, you'll get to enjoy soft-touch, high-quality materials, and a comfortable rear seat.
However, none of this will be a match for the F150 interior. F150's infotainment system is very straightforward, which is a good thing. It does miss a couple of important features/options, though, and the physical controls are a bit of a setback. Still, F150 is the more preferable choice, because its interior is more comfortable, and the dashboard isn't that bad compared to Tundra.
What the Users Say
Despite COVID-19, chip shortages, and the economy, Ford managed to sell 726K F-Series units in 2021, beating the competition by a landslide. That just shows how much the US drivers love these trucks. We still took to the most popular forums and read hundreds of comments to see what people think about these trucks. With the F150, they mostly like the wide range of available engines. Others appreciate the above-average fuel economy rating.
Folks that do hauling/towing for a living point out the cozy seats. The entry-level F150 trucks are quite affordable, too, and that's another thing that Ford is praised for on dedicated forums. In contrast, the higher trim levels could've been cheaper—that's the consensus. And what about Tundra, though? While its engine line-up isn't nearly as impressive, it's still quite powerful and the drivers are happy with both options.
The fans of off-roading swear by Tundra because of its strong torque output and the ability to push through mud, snow, and rocks, and overcome steep climbs. It's also easy to drive and more reliable than F150. This is another key factor that makes truckers choose Tundra over Ford's bestseller. Summing up, F150 gets more compliments from the average American driver as it's generally a more capable truck. With that said, Tundra doesn't lag very far behind and is considered a top-5 full-size truck.
Looking for a fuel-efficient, powerful, and comfortable truck? Then F150 is the right investment for you. It's spacious, comfy, and tows anything up to 14K pounds. But it's not as reliable as Tundra. Toyota's truck also has more torque, despite the lower number of "horses". It goes zero-to-60MPH faster and is perfect for off-roading. Next, Tundra has a better infotainment system and a higher resale value; plus, the top tiers are cheaper.
The entry-level F150 is more affordable, however. So, if you're on a tight budget, Ford's truck will be up your alley.
Featured Image Credit: Left: 2022 Toyota Tundra Limited( Image Credit: Oxmoor Toyota, Wikimedia Commons CC BY 3.0) | Right: Ford F150 Pick up: Pixabay
1 At a Glance
2 Overview of Toyota Tundra:
2.1 Refined Ride Quality, But with a Caveat
2.2 Advanced Dashboard and Techy Features
2.3 Fast Acceleration + High HP At Low RPMs
2.4 Reliable, Yet Not Very Upscale
3 Overview of Ford F150:
3.1 Lots of Powertrain Options, But Not Very Cheap
3.2 Solid Fuel Economy for a Full-Size Truck
3.3 Spacious, But Not Very Reliable
3.4 14K Pounds of Towing Capacity
4 How do they compare?
4.1 Real-World Performance/Powertrain
4.2 Pricing and Warranties
4.3 The Interior/Tech
5 What the Users Say
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Q: Unable to force Debian to do unattended install... libc6 wants interactive confirm I'm trying to create a script that forces a Debian Lenny install to install the latest version of CRAN R. During the install it appears libc6 is upgraded and the install wants interactive confirm that it's OK to restart three services (mysql, exim4, cron). This process HAS to be unattended as it runs on Amazon's Elastic Map Reduce (EMR) machines. But I'm running out of options. Here's a few things I've tried:
This previous question appears to be exactly what I'm looking for. So I set up my install script as follows:
# set my CRAN repos... yes, I know there's a new convention where to put these.
echo "deb http://cran.r-project.org/bin/linux/debian lenny-cran/" | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list
echo "deb-src http://cran.r-project.org/bin/linux/debian lenny-cran/" | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list

# set the dpkg.cfg options per the previous SuperUser question
echo "force-confold" | sudo tee -a  /etc/dpkg/dpkg.cfg
echo "force-confdef" | sudo tee -a  /etc/dpkg/dpkg.cfg
export DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive

# add key to keyring so it doesn't complain
gpg --keyserver pgp.mit.edu --recv-key 381BA480
gpg -a --export 381BA480 > jranke_cran.asc
sudo apt-key add jranke_cran.asc

sudo apt-get update

# install the latest R
sudo apt-get install --yes --force-yes r-base

But this script hangs with the following request for input:

OK, so I tried stopping the services using the following script:
sudo /etc/init.d/mysql stop
sudo /etc/init.d/exim4 stop
sudo /etc/init.d/cron stop
sudo apt-get install --yes --force-yes libc6

This does not work and the interactive screen comes back, but this time with only cron listed as the service that must be restarted.
So is there a way to make libc6 just restart these services with no user input? Or is there a way to stop cron so it does not cause an interactive prompt? Maybe a creative option I've never thought of?
Keep in mind that this system is brought up, some Hadoop code is run, and then it's torn down. So I can put up with side effects and bad behavior that we might not want in a production desktop machine or web server.

A: A more concise variant of the debconf solution mentioned in another answer is the following:

echo 'libc6 libraries/restart-without-asking boolean true' | sudo debconf-set-selections

I just used this solution successfully when upgrading glibc on Debian 7 (wheezy).
For the curious, the way I found the right configuration variable to set was as follows:

sudo apt-get install debconf-utils
sudo apt-get install -y libc6   # answer prompt interactively
debconf-get-selections | grep libc6

A: Step 1
On the host that had the package installed manually (interactive option selection) run:
apt-get install debconf-utils
debconf-get-selections > answers.conf

Step 2 (Optional)
At this point you may want to filter answers.conf to include the configuration answers only for specific package(s). I tested without filtering.

Step 3
When creating a new host, include answers.conf along with your automatic installation script. Before running apt-get install, in the script, run:
debconf-set-selections --verbose < answers.conf

Result
This will fill the debconf database with predefined answers. The interactive questions will not be asked when you run apt-get install.

A: Besides what we discussed in email, there is also the saying

If you can't beat'em, join'em.

so you could create a virtual machine on your laptop which corresponds to the (base) packages on the cloud instance, and then rebuild your own local R 2.12.1 .deb against those packages.  As no upgraded libc6 is involved, you'd sidestep the issue.
Or, in line with your comment on possible side-effects being permitted, you could uninstall exim4, mysql and cron.  Your R jobs won't need them.  Something like
sudo dpkg --force-depends --remove ...names of your packages here...

but I can't really believe I recommend this :)   You may need a trial and error to get all related exim and mysql packages.

A: I'm not positive on the settings in Lenny but I know that in Squeeze, sudo is configured with env_reset meaning it will strip out all but a very few select env variables before running the command.
This means the DEBIAN_FRONTEND variable you set is never actually making it to the apt-get install --yes --force-yes r-base. If you have full access to sudo, meaning you are in the sudoers files with ALL = ALL permissions, then you can override this behavior.
Try using the following instead.
sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install --yes --force-yes r-base

Edit: Note that rewriting the script to not use sudo everywhere and instead run the script as root would also work. But doing that would just be avoiding the real problem I pointed out instead of solving it and learning from it.

A: I was able to deduce that the libc6 installer was prompting to restart cron even if cron was not running which seems odd. At any rate I was able to get around that by renaming the cron init.d scripts so that the package installer was fooled into not thinking cron was present. Ugh. What a mess:
sudo /etc/init.d/mysql stop
sudo /etc/init.d/exim4 stop
sudo /etc/init.d/cron stop
sudo mv /etc/init.d/cron /etc/init.d/cron.bak
sudo apt-get install --yes --force-yes libc6
sudo mv /etc/init.d/cron.bak /etc/init.d/cron
sudo /etc/init.d/mysql start
sudo /etc/init.d/exim4 start
sudo /etc/init.d/cron start

After that little kabuki dance I can install the latest R.

A: You can try:
printf "\n" | sudo apt-get install --yes --force-yes libc6


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Running Room will no longer sell CamelBak products, the nationwide chain announced on Thursday.
The decision comes after public pressure against Vista Outdoor Inc., the companies it owns and its ties to the gun industry in the wake of the Parkland, Fla. high school shooting that left 17 dead. "Although Running Room does not sell or condone the sale of firearms or ammunitions like some large multi-branded retailers, we do sell brands that are owned by a corporation that has holdings in the manufacture of assault-style weapons," the Running Room statement reads.
Running Room says that it will sell the remaining CamelBak inventory and has stopped "all future orders" from the brand, best known for its hydration products. As of Thursday, Running Room lists Camelbak belts, water bottles and hydration packs for sale on its website.
RELATED: MEC drops brands associated with assault weapons manufacturer.
Running Room has grown to 110 locations across Canada and the United States.
All this boycott feeding frenzy is just feeding off the blood of the slain students and staff at the Parkland shooting. The NRA and Vista Outdoors had nothing to do with the killing of the 17 souls. This is just like punishing Johnnie because the dog pooped on the living room rug. Makes no sense and with all feeding frenzies will end soon, or the boycotting companies will suffer.


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Gameforge begins mobile development
The German publisher ramps up its mobile plans
News by Mike Williams Reviews Editor, USgamer
Published on Aug. 3, 2012
German online game publisher Gameforge has announced that it has started mobile game development. Using an engine developed in-house, Gameforge has moved its online titles Mafia Game, Vampire Game, and War Game to iOS, Android, and Windows Phone 7 platforms. Together, the games have been downloaded 2 million times only a few weeks after launch. With the success of the first run of titles, Gameforge will spend the second half of 2012 working on the next generation of the engine for further games.
Gameforge is also currently working on tablet adaptations of online titles like Ikariam, OGame, and Gladiatus. All tablet titles will be based on the same account base as the current online games.
"Our first mobile games for smartphones were a field experiment for us, to see how the game mechanics of our successful web games can be transferred particularly to smartphones. They proved to be a successful start in this rapidly growing market segment," said CEO Alexander Rösner.
"Our goal is to give our players access to our games independently from their given device. The success of our first mobile games tells us that we are on the right way into the mobile future."
Gameforge plans to have 10 mobile games by the end of this year, and will be expanding its mobile team drastically. The company is also working on Unity 3D development.
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Health is wealth: Hispanic Women's Health Magazines Gain Traction
A growing sector in women's magazines, apart from entertainment, is women's health. The North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation announced the launch of Mujer Total (Total Woman), a 20-page, Spanish-language magazine that provides practical tips and helpful information encouraging women to live a healthy lifestyle for themselves and their babies should they become pregnant.
In addition to warning against unhealthy habits, the publication also reinforces the positive behaviors that Latino women display in greater numbers that other racial and ethnic groups, such as breastfeeding their babies and not smoking. Mujer Total was developed with the support of The NC Division of Public Health. This and other English and Spanish health educational materials can be ordered in bulk for free on the North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation's website at www.NCHealthyStart.org.
Toda Mujer, the largest Hispanic healthcare patient-education publication in the U.S.A. and sister-publication to Every Woman, includes healthy recipes, health and wellness guides, celebrity interviews and an annual screening guide. It also features a special section on parenting. The publication is currently available through healthcare providers and also through subscription. Toda Mujer plans to focus its efforts on increasing subscriptions and making their publication available at newsstands. The price for a two-copy annual subscription is $4.99.
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How to Plan Music PR Campaigns
Music Careers
Industry Basics
Being a Musician
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The Basics of Promotion for Concerts, Album Releases and More
The idea of running a music promotion campaign strikes fear in the heart of many, but really, you have more power to promote your music than you may think. Some good planning, persistence, and a healthy dose of patience are all that is required. Whether you're a musician promoting your project, a label doing in-house promotion of their releases, or a budding PR pro, follow these five steps to put together a winning promotional push.
Know Your Aim
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A rookie mistake in music PR is not clearly defining what exactly is being promoted. Vague notions of promoting "the band" lead to vague campaigns that won't click with the journalists, radio producers, and others you'll need to court while promoting your work.
Naturally, the overall goal of any PR campaign is to garner more general recognition of the artists involved. Still, you can achieve that goal by having another smaller, more tangible one. In other words, plan a PR campaign around a new release, a concert, an album launch party--anything specific that gives your campaign a focus.
Music PR campaigns can also be drawn up around a piece of news. For instance, if a musician wins an award, completes a successful Kickstarter campaign, or does something else of significance, a press push with the news can help keep awareness of the band high while giving your music campaign a defined purpose.
Update Your Press Database
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Your music promotion campaign will be dead in the water with bad press contacts. Don't count on building a list as you go; it will only slow you down, and as we'll discuss in a moment, timing is everything.
If you don't have a press database, put one together before you go any further. Although you can purchase databases from some PR companies, you can easily build your own with an afternoon on Google and your cell phone.
Take a spreadsheet and fill it with the name of the publications, stations, etc. that you're targeting, the main contact there, contact information, and special info, like how they prefer promos, publishing dates, and so on.
If you already have a press database, update it now. Make sure you still have all the right names, email addresses, phone numbers, and other info. Having a solid press database saves you time and money, since you don't waste promos (if you're sending physical copies), postage and sent box space on bad contacts.
Another bonus of pre-building your press database? Doing so forces you to decide who you're going to target during your campaign, which means your campaign will be easier to manage.
Write the Press Release
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Your press release is your promo campaign's calling card. There are a few rules of thumbs to keep in mind when penning these important docs. For starters, keep it short and sweet.
Try not to go longer than one page. Even if you feel like you're not getting every detail in there, better to err on the short side than to compose the press release equivalent of War and Peace - you'll scare your target audience away.
The flip side is that you want a press release to include all of the relevant information that a journalist would require to write a story about whatever you're promoting without having to pick up the phone and call you.
That means you can approach writing your press release like writing a news story. You need the who, what, where, when, how, and a tiny bit of why (space permitting).
Of course, you should leave the door open for a member of the media to contact you for more info or to set up an interview, but don't make it required for them to do so to get a story out of your release.
Choose Your Time
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As mentioned, timing is everything in PR. It's ideal to start promoting things six to eight weeks before the release date/show to have a good shot at getting as much media coverage as possible. "Ideal" doesn't mean "perfect," however. Timing PR campaigns is an art, not a science.
To get the best possible outcome, combine the six-to-eight week rule of thumb with knowledge of publication print dates. Some magazines have a lead time of two months, meaning you need to have your stuff to them way before six weeks before release. Some papers can turn things around in a week. Know how people work so you can target them effectively. If you call up publications, they can give you this info.
In addition to print dates, consider what else is going on in the world of music when you do your push. Christmas is almost exclusively major label territory - they save up their big releases for this time of year, and big releases demand column inches.
January/February are indie-friendly. Consider the release schedule and touring schedules of similar artists, so you don't compete for the same press. Although you can't always avoid ALL competition, a bit of clever timing can result in bigger results.
Do the Mailing
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In some ways, mailing can be the hardest part to complete - the separating of the email list from the hard copy mailing list, the envelope stuffing, and the personal messages.
This time-consuming process is easy to put off until tomorrow; until tomorrow; until tomorrow - until, oops! Get that mail-out done, all in one day, and draw a line under it. You'll find it's easier to track and easier to manage if you force yourself to do it one go.
Final Thought: Patience Is a Virtue
If you don't have an established relationship with members of the media, don't necessarily expect your phone to start ringing once your music arrives. In fact, you may have to follow-up a few times to even get a response. That's OK. It doesn't mean you've done anything wrong. That's part of the game - and next time, it will be much easier.
Take the long-term view with your PR campaign and settle into the fact that responses are unlikely to be instantaneous. Successful PR campaigns take time but don't give up on your work. Stay the course, and you'll get those results!
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Matt Gaetz Is Turning Liz Cheney Into a Victim
If You Didn't Already Loathe Matt Gaetz, Now He's Turning a Cheney Into a Victim
Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy enters into his new role in our drama: perpetual hostage to the wingnuts.
By Charles P. Pierce Published: Jan 28, 2021
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There is no single family that has profited more from the construction of the monster that is the modern Republican Party than the Cheney family. The paterfamilias, with his penchant for torture and his microdot conscience, long has explored the far frontiers of political evil. Lynne Cheney, his wife, was present at the creation of the academic backlash that recently culminated in the farcical 1776 Commission, an exercise in raw stupid that the president rightly chloroformed last week. And then there's daughter Liz, who spent much of the 21st century shopping for a congressional district she could win, and who finally found one in Wyoming. When she wasn't doing that, she was a full-time critic of Barack Obama, largely on the grounds that he was being untrue to her old man's legacy of international brutality. For a while, El Caudillo Del Mar-a-Lago's pronounced enthusiasm for torture won Congresswoman Cheney's heart. However, she recently voted in the House in favor of impeaching the former president* for inciting armed sedition. And that's where our story begins.
As if we all didn't have motive enough already to loathe Congressman Matt Gaetz, Republican of Florida, here's the latest reason: he's making Liz Cheney into a victim. On Thursday, Gaetz, whose congressional district is in the backwaters of northwest Florida, is flying to Casper, Wyoming in order to host a rally on the steps of the state capitol dedicated to the proposition that Liz Cheney should be removed from her position in the House Republican leadership and, ultimately, that she should be removed from the House entirely. From the Casper Star-Tribune:
Over the weekend, the Florida congressman announced he would be speaking out against Cheney on the steps of the Wyoming Capitol to "talk about the failed leadership of Liz Cheney within our party and the failed policies that she advocates for."
"I intend to rack up the frequent flyer miles traveling the country to talk about my vision for the Republican Party," he told reporters on Monday in a conference call discussing the visit.
"The Republican Party right now is in a bit of an identity crisis within the Beltway in Washington, D.C.," Gaetz said. "The establishment is trying to reconstitute a lot of the power they lost in the party during the Trump era, and those of us who've embraced the energetic populism of President Trump want to be able to maintain that going forward. In Wyoming, you have the clearest example of an establishment figure who didn't like the president, who opposed many of his policies, and is doing all she can to seize power in Washington."
In a purely academic sense, it is not comfortable to watch one of the two political parties that America allows itself eating its own entrails for breakfast. On a purely emotional level, of course, it is an infinitely satisfying exercise, and an unquestionably just outcome for all concerned. If the GOP wants to develop a litmus test based on loyalty to a criminal president*, well, go with god, I say. I mean, with some members of his caucus being barking mad in public, and others laying clubs on each other, where did Rep Kevin McCarthy, the nominal Republican leader in the House, intend to spend Thursday? Glad you asked. From CNN:
The answer became clear when instead of calling Trump, as he often did when Trump was president, he is now set to visit with Trump in Florida on Thursday. The meeting was initiated by McCarthy, a person familiar with the meeting said, and is part of an effort to get back into the good graces of the former president.
Thus does the House Minority Leader enter into his new role in our drama: perpetual hostage to the wingnuts. He will be no help at all in the vital work of bringing the country back to its senses.
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