Imagine getting a string of LEDs, laying them on the floor in a random order and then them displaying a perfect rainbow.
myLightShow is an LED controller that can find the position of individual LEDs in a random arrangement in order to use them to display patterns. Its modular design allows for any number of LEDs to be used, and it can be controlled from any Wifi-enabled device such as a smartphone, a tablet or a laptop.
All the functionality of the myLightShow is made possible by the myRIO. The default FPGA personality of the myRIO is used to send commands to the LEDs using SPI communication. The myRIO's on-board WiFi is used to host the web-service which devices can connect to and control lighting modes and other functions.
We used a Mean Well RQ-125B power supply to power both the myRIO (12V) and up to 150 WS2812 LEDs (5 volts and up to 9 amps). This supply has a minimum current draw requirement on each of its 4 channels, so power resistors have been added to ensure that we don't drop below these currents.
The WS2801 LED driver was used for this project because it makes the LEDs individually addressable and easy to daisy-chain. RGB values for each LED pixel are sent to the drivers using SPI, where a shift register will pull values out of the communication and pass the rest of the commands through to the next driver/LED. We have mounted a table-tennis ball on each LED to improve light diffusion; Making it look much better and also larger, which makes it easier to acquire images of the light. With a more powerful power supply (and more table-tennis balls!), one could light up an entire room with a single myRIO!
We used a Logitech C270 webcam to allow the myRIO to capture images of the LEDs. It is possible to use any USB webcam, but some changes may need to be made to the Vision Acquisition part of the code, where the camera attributes are changed. It was important to change the exposure among other attributes and then process the images further in code in order to allow the myLightShow to calibrate in different lighting environments.
The LabVIEW Real-Time code is written with a queued message handler architecture to keep it readable, maintainable and upgrade-able. Tag messages are generated by a web service which is being run on the myRIO and handled by a real-time process in the main program.
The Vision Development Module is used to enable the myRIO to find the positions of each LED. When the "Calibrate" button is pressed, an LED is lit up red, and an image is then taken by the webcam. The myRIO then processes the image to find the x and y position of the lit up LED, and this process is repeated until every LED has been calibrated. LEDs that are not found by the myRIO are not lit up in the display as we do not know where they are, so would not be synchronised with the patterns.
The x and y co-ordinates of each LED are stored in a file on the myRIO, and automatically loaded whenever myLightShow powers on. This means that you do not need to calibrate them every time you turn them on; just whenever you've moved them!
Connect your LED strips and webcam.
Plug the power cable into myLightShow.
Connect a device to the myLightShow Wifi Network.
Go to <IPaddress>:<port>/webservice (For example, ours is 172.16.0.1:8001/webservice).
Enter the number of LEDs and press 'Calibrate' on your device.
Once your LEDs are calibrated, you can switch between patterns using the 'Next Pattern' and 'Previous Pattern' buttons.
Display information with the LEDs; imagine if the LEDs changed colour with the weather outside or showed a specific pattern when you received an email?
You could display a notification icon with enough LEDs!
Add functionality to display photos with the LEDs, or even videos! We currently don't have enough LEDs to provide a clear enough image, but it seems very possible!
Perhaps this could enable you to use the an LED strip as a screen!?
Adding new and interesting patterns; for example, something similar to the old Windows screensaver.
Add games to the strip where players can use their phones as a controller.
How can this LED string be useful?
You could use the LED detection algorithm to identify where dead pixels on a TV or monitor are as part of a production line.
Large temporary displays where carrying big flat panels would be inconvenient and slow; perhaps at a festival? This is especially useful on uneven surfaces!
Communicating with aliens in a time of need.
My name is Kevin, and I worked on the vision acquisition and analysis functionality that made calibration of LED positions a possibility. I am doing a masters in Automotive Engineering at Loughborough University. I particularly enjoyed this project because it showcases the power of machine vision, which can be used extensively in autonomous vehicle navigation systems - an application that I am excited to explore!
Hey, I'm Jack. I focused on the real-time application's architecture, pattern algorithms and the SPI interface for the LEDs. I'm about half way through a Masters in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, also at Loughborough. I'm very interested in gadgets and the way devices are all starting to connect with each other to form the Internet-of-Things, so am excited that you can control the myLightShow with a phone!
If you have any questions or feedback, then feel free to reply below, or reach out to us on LinkedIn.
Finally, there are some people which were very important for the success of this project and we'd like to share that here.
Radim Stefan - Radim was the first to locate and control programmable LEDs with a myRIO and served as the inspiration for this project. You can see Radims video here.
Sam Sharp - Sam made a fantastic project where you can play Tetris from your phone using a myRIO, and I'm sure you can see how this inspired us. We do, however, have our own implementation of the websockets from the myRIO. Importantly, he also used the same LEDs as we use and therefore we didn't have to spend time finding the SPI settings for our LEDs as Sam had done the hard work for us! You can see Sam's project here.
Amy Duke - Amy let us wrap her in lights for the video!
I am proud to inspire such a smart group of students and wish you many interesting and successful projects in the future.


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Originally a Factory, Adaptive Reuse Creates 69 New Luxury Apartments.
Grand Opening Date and Ribbon-Cutting with City Officials on December 5.
[CINCINNATI, Ohio – November 15, 2018] With the grand opening of the Crane Factory Flats coming up fast on Dec. 5, today's downtown Cincinnati living enthusiast has the opportunity to experience new urban living apartments, with a local history dating back more than a century.
The Crane-Hawley Co. opened its factory in 1914, producing water and plumbing fixtures. Most recently, it was home to the Hamilton County Board of Elections until early last year. Under the management of Cincinnati-based Rookwood Properties, Crane Factory Flats is a multi-million-dollar adaptive-reuse development breathing new life into an old building, creating its own unique community.
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What is Stomata?
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1 Stomata?
2 Stomata Structure Functions, Types, Types and Mechanism of Stomata
2.1 What is Stomata?
2.1.1 Anomocytic Stomata
2.1.2 Anisocytic Stomata
2.1.3 Diacytic Stomata
2.1.4 Stomata Paracytic
2.1.5 Gramineous Stomata
2.2 The structure of Stomata
2.3 Stomata's Functions
2.4 Opening and closing of Stomata
2.4.1 The mechanism for closing and opening of the stomatal
2.5 Frequently asked questions
2.5.1 What are the stomata that can be found in plant cells?
2.5.2 Why do plants need stomata?
2.5.3 What are the Guard Cells?
2.5.4 Discuss the stomata's structure.
2.5.5 Check out the different types of stomata.
Stomata?
Stomata are the pores in the stems of plants that allow water vapor and carbon dioxide to enter and exit the plant. The stomata are surrounded by a layer of guard cells that control when to open or close them. A plant in a dry place may keep its stomata closed during the day while one in a wetter location will keep its stomata open at all times.
The structure of the stomata depends on the turgor pressure produced by the osmotic flow of water inside the guard cells. The stomata open when the guard cells are turgid, and close when the guard cells are flaccid. The stomata are primarily responsible for the process of transpiration, the process in which a plant sheds excess water from the aerial parts of its body.
The stoma is surrounded by at least four cells. These subsidiary cells are usually small and kidney shaped, and they are the sole doer of stoma opening. When they open, they pull the inner cell walls along with them, causing the stoma to open. Properly functioning stomata promote a healthy rate of transpiration and gaseous exchange.
Stem cells are the most important part of a stoma. They are surrounded by a membrane called the Guard Cell, which is soft and forms the working space for the stoma. Without these, the stoma would not be able to function correctly. The stoma opens and closes when it needs sunlight. The plants use carbon dioxide as a fuel and thus they require an influx of CO2.
Moreover, the stoma is surrounded by a cell called a Guard Cell. The Guard Cells are the sole doers of opening the stoma. They pull the inner wall along when they are expanding and open. The presence of the Guard Cells in the stoma ensures that the stoma is able to open and close efficiently. The stoma is responsible for allowing gaseous exchanges and absorption from the atmosphere.
In plants, stoma are the pores of the leaves. These pores are vital for the exchange of gasses and water. They also regulate the rate of water loss from the plant. If the stoma is closed, the plant cannot absorb any air. A leaf may be dry and it may not receive enough light. This can cause the leaf to dry up and die, and lead to a loss of nutrients.
The stomata are the portals of a plant's leaves. They regulate the exchange of gasses in the plant's leaves and control its transpiration. Their geometric properties play an important role in the productivity of the plant. The stoma are essential for the process of photosynthesis, whereas their function is crucial for the process of nutrient absorption. The stoma is responsible for maintaining the balance between oxygen and carbon in the plant.
Stomata are found on plants in various species. The stomata of a plant are also responsible for the exchange of water and gases. The stomata are made up of two distinct kinds of cells. The first is called a monoparietal stoma, and the second is called a diacytic stoma. In addition to these two types of stomata, there are several other types of stomata.
A stoma is the opening of a plant's epidermis. A stoma consists of three or more secondary cells of uneven size that are enclosed by the epidermis. The epidermis provides the skin with a fixed shape and size. The stoma is surrounded by two subsidiary cells that form a dumbbell. The cell membranes of these two types of stoma are closely linked, but separate from each other.
A stomata is a type of pore in a plant. In plants, stomata are found in every leaf. They are responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the plant and its surroundings. In addition to being essential to the growth of a plant, stomata are an integral part of the structure of many plants. They are essential for proper nutrient uptake and allow plants to cool off in summer.
Stomata Structure Functions, Types, Types and Mechanism of Stomata
There are some parts in every green plant that are crucial and play a crucial part in various life-cycle processes. Stomata is one of these most important components that are involved in gas exchange. There are many Stomata that are found located on leaves. The majority of them are located on the lower limbs on the leaf.
In this article, we will examine what stomata means and its various types, structures and function, as well as it's closure and opening.
Stomata are tiny openings found on the epidermis of leaves. They can be observed under the microscope of a light source. In certain plants, there are stomata on the stems as well as other parts of the plants. Stomata play an essential role in photosynthesis and gas exchange. They regulate transpiration rate by closing and opening.
There are a variety of stomata. They are generally classified based on their size and the characteristics of the subsidiary cells. Here are the various kinds of stomata.
Anomocytic Stomata
They are enclosed by epidermal cell that have a specific size and shape. The stomata seem to be located within epidermal cells. There isn't a definitive number and type of cell around the stomata.
Anisocytic Stomata
Stomata are enclosed by three cell divisions with different sizes. One is smaller than the two other cells.
Diacytic Stomata
The stomata surround two subsidiary cells, which are perpendicular cells that are guarded.
Stomata Paracytic
The stomata are constantly protected by two subordinates that are in a parallel fashion to the stomatal pore and guard cells.
Gramineous Stomata
Every stoma is equipped with two guard cells that have the shape of dumbbells. The secondary cells are located parallel with the guard cells. Guard cells can be small in the middle and broader at the ends.
The structure of Stomata
Stomata are tiny pores, called stoma. These pores are enclosed by two guard cells. Stomata can be closed and open depending on the turgidity of guard cells. The cell wall around the pore is strong and flexible. The shape of guard cells typically differs between monocots and dicots, but the process remains the same. Guard cells are shaped like beans and have chloroplasts.They contain chlorophyll and absorb the energy of light.
The secondary cells surround the guard cells. They act as protective cells that surround guard cells. They are located within the epidermis in plants. They reside between epidermal and guard cells, and they shield epidermal cells in the event that guard cells multiply in the stomatal opening.
The number of stomata is approximately 300 per square millimeter of the leaf's surface.
The table below describes the amount of stomata found on the lower and upper surface of the leaves of various species of plants.
Total Stomata Number / mm 2.
Upper Surface Lower surface
Monocotyledon
Wheat 50 40
Barley 70 85
Onion 175 175
Dicotyledon
Sunflower 120 175
Alfalfa 169 188
Geranium 29 179
Dicots have more stomata located on the lower part of the leaf, while monocots are able to have stomata spread evenly across both surfaces of the leaves.
Stomata's Functions
Stomata's primary roles are:
Gaseous exchange Stomatal opening and closing aid in the gas exchange between the plant and its surrounding.
It aids in the transpiration and the removal of water excess as water vapour.
Stomatal closure during the night blocks water from flowing out of pores.
It keeps the balance of moisture in accordance with the weather conditions by closing and opening.
Stomata assist in carbon dioxide uptake and the release of oxygen in the photosynthesis process.
Opening and closing of Stomata
The mechanism for closing and opening of the stomatal
Tomata's closing and opening are dependent on the pressure of turgor, due to the Osmotic flow of the water within the cells that guard. If the guard cells become turgid, their size increases, which results in the opening of the stomata. When guard cells lose water, they get flaccid and cause stomatal closure. Stomata are normally opened when light hits the leaf, and close in the evening.
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Find out more information about stomata's function it's structure, function, and many other topics related to it on the Biology Department at BYJU.
What are the stomata that can be found in plant cells?
For all plants that are green, stomata can be located in the epidermis of leaves, stems, as well as other parts.
Why do plants need stomata?
Stomata are specialized pores or openings that are found in the epidermis in plant cells, which play a vital function in gas exchange during photosynthesis.
What are the Guard Cells?
Two bean-shaped cells surrounded by a stoma , are called Guard Cells. They play an essential part in the process of photosynthesis.
Discuss the stomata's structure.
Stomata are tiny kidney-shaped pores, also known as bean-shaped or openings in the epidermis layer of the cell. The stomatal opening is protected by guard cells around them.
Check out the different types of stomata.
There are various kinds of stomata that are classified according to several factors:
It is an adaptation of the Structure:
Paracytic.
Tetracytic.
Actinocytic.
Graminaceous.
Anesocytic, or Cruciferous.
Diacytic, Caryophyllaceous or.
The Ranunculaceous or Anomocytic.
Based upon Development of Plants Development:
Perigynous Type.
Types of Misogyny.
Mesoperigynous Type.
On their placement or distribution of leaves on plants:
Oat Type.
Potato Type.
Lily Type. Lily Type.
Potamogeton Type.
Apple Type or Mulberry Type.
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NAGA CITY— The on-going price war among gasoline retailers here has substantially benefited the local consumers, according to Rey "Ninong" Fusingan, owner of a gas station, in an interview by the BICOL STANDARD.
Fusingan said local competition has compelled him to sell his petroleum products cheaper by one peso per liter, as compared to the pump prices in Naga City today.
"This is the essence of price deregulation. But this will only happen if there is true competition, or as long as the gasoline dealers do not connive with each other," a passenger jeepney driver said.
In the same interview, Fusingan explained that almost all gasoline dealers buy their supply from the depot in Pasacao, Camarines Sur. This means that if there is no stiff competition in their business, they could impose a pump price that is very similar, if not entirely the same, Fusingan added.
Meanwhile, he related in the same interview that one of his business competitors, Fuel Save, has been selling crude oil and gasoline at least P1.00 cheaper than the price in Naga City.
"If I do not sell my product at the same price, I will lose my clients", he added.
He further explained that he was, however, given a special price by his supplier, which is why he could complete without experiencing business losses.
At press time, he said that his pump price for diesel is P29.70 per liter, while for gasoline (extra) is P43.85.
Compared to the pump price in Naga City, Shell sells its diesel fuel at 30.85, premium gasoline at P40.05 and unleaded at P44.05.
Petron Gas Station in Naga City sells diesel fuel at P30.85, premium gasoline at P44.95 and unleaded at P43, 95.
If the selling price of crude oil in Sipocot is compared to the price in Naga City, there is a difference of P1.15 per liter.
It, however, affects tremendously his margin of profit, he finally declared.


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Steve is Managing Partner of Lone Pine Capital LLC, an investment firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut that he founded in 1997. Previously, Steve worked at Tiger Management, Goldman Sachs, and Mars & Co. Steve serves on the boards Teach For America and Dartmouth College, and is a founder of the Zoom Foundation and the Lone Pine Foundation. Steve earned a B.A. from Dartmouth College, where he played on the varsity squash team, and an M.B.A. from Harvard University. Steve and his family are longtime supporters of the country's urban squash programs, including SquashBusters, CitySquash, and Squash Haven.
Bart is a Partner of Lexington Partners primarily engaged in the origination, evaluation and management of equity co-investments. Prior to joining Lexington in 1998, Bart was a director of acquisitions and investments at Reuters America and an analyst in investment banking at Merrill Lynch. Bart graduated from Dartmouth College and earned an M.B.A. from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Bart plays squash and is a supporter of CitySquash, where his children volunteer as squash coaches.
John has been the Head of School at Phillips Academy since 2012. Previously, John served as the Henry N. Ess III Professor of Law and Vice Dean for Library and Information Resources at Harvard Law School, as well as the executive director of Harvard's Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society. John also worked at Ropes & Gray, where he focused on intellectual property, Internet law, and private equity transactions. He also served as a Special Assistant at the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency during the Clinton administration. John earned a B.A. from Harvard College, where he was captain of a national championship squash team, and graduate degrees from the University of Cambridge and Harvard Law School. John serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Knight Foundation and LRNG, and as a board member of the Data + Society Research Institute, School Year Abroad, and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University. An active squash player, John is a longtime supporter of SquashBusters, which is partnered with and holds regular practices at Phillips Academy.
Jim is a Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow and Director of the Institute's Center for the American University. Previously, Jim was the executive director and trustee of the John M. Olin Foundation. Jim is president of the William E. Simon Foundation, chairman of the selection committee for the VERITAS Fund for Higher Education, and a board of visitors member of Pepperdine University's School of Public Policy. Jim is the author of many scholarly works, including Camelot and the Cultural Revolution: How the Assassination of John F. Kennedy Shattered American Liberalism and The Inequality Hoax.
Brian is Chairman and CEO of Comcast Corporation, the umbrella company of Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Brian is a member of the Business Roundtable and served on the President Obama's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness. Brian is the recipient of the Ambassador for Humanity Award from the USC Shoah Foundation Institute for his leadership and philanthropic work in education and technology. Brian earned a B.A. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was an All-American on the varsity squash team. Brian has represented the United States five times in the Maccabiah Games in Israel and is a longtime supporter of the country's urban squash programs, including SquashSmarts in Philadelphia and CitySquash in the Bronx. Brian is a resident of Philadelphia.
Sarah teaches a film and writing class at PAVE Academy, an elementary charter school in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Sarah serves on the board of Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and Robertson Foundation. Previously, Sarah served as board chair of Girls Prep Lower Eastside, an all-girl's charter school in New York's lower east side, and on the advisory board of Teach for America New York. Sarah earned a B.A. from Duke University and has four children, two of whom are competitive squash players. Sarah and her family are supporters of CitySquash Brooklyn.
Andy is a Managing Member and co-founder of Granger Management Holdings in New York. Previously, Andy was a principal at Select Equity Group and Blue Orchid Capital. Andy founded and served as co-chair of the Steamboat Foundation, served on the board of Eugene Lang College at New School University, and is a member of the leadership council of No Kid Hungry. A longtime supporter of SquashBusters, StreetSquash, and CitySquash, Andy earned a B.A. from Harvard University, where he was an All-American and captain of the varsity squash team.


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Virginia man gets 30-year sentence on child-porn charges: DOJ
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By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times - Wednesday, October 31, 2018
A Virginia man was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Wednesday on a host of child-pornography related charges, the Justice Department said.
Scott Curtiss Pieritz, 57, of Roanoke, Virginia, pleaded guilty to enticement of a minor, attempted receipt or attempted receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornography.
Prosecutors said Pieritz, a cashier and dishwasher at a Roanoke restaurant, has three previous child pornography convictions. In July 2017, law enforcement officials said they were notified that the defendant was using social media applications to ask minors for nude pictures, according to court documents.
Pieritz also sent money and gifts to minors in exchange for sexually explicit pictures, prosecutors said. A search warrant turned up numerous images and videos of child pornography.
The case was investigated by the Virginia State Police and the Justice Department's Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section.


I live in the U.S. and have been wanting to buy a leather jacket from Soul Revolver for some time now. I was nervous about buying something that is reas and looked SICK (Slang for amazing)!!! FYI, I bought the Large Mens Superfly. I am 6'2'' and 195 pounds. The jacket fits perfectly. Definitely has that vintage look and feel. Needless to say, I already want to buy another and couldn't recommend this company more. The jackets look and feel like they should cost in the $1000s. Rest assured, you will get top quality from Soul Revolver.
Looked around trendy areas in L and liked the old school design. I havent seen anything like these pocket styles before. The collar also is a good size...the red detail..that seam curls down. This jacket was designed for me, has what I was looking for: old style, different but not crazy. Fits like a glove!
When it comes to perfect styling, there is nothing more perfected than the collared Superfly jacket from Soul Revolver. This was my 2nd Soul Revolver purchase. After buying the Origins jacket, I wanted more. While Origins is great for a classy yet rugged look, I wanted something I could wear with trousers or jeans, a tee or a tie. And this jacket is so perfect.
Yes, it takes its inspiration from the 70s, but it's totally contemporary worn today. The choice to keep the collar a reasonable size was brilliant. I've worn this jacket instead of a suit jacket and it makes for a slightly edgier but no less business look. Yet it can be worn with a nice pair of jeans and capture the same feel. I feel it effortlessly adds an element of class and just a hint of danger to a wide range of outfits.
The leather is the supplest of all my Soul Revolver jackets, and it carries a sheen to it the way only high quality leathers can. I was hesitant about the open pocket design when I was considering the Superfly, but I now appreciate them so much. A phone can deftly be slipped into one of the outer pockets, and because of the great fit of the jacket and depth of the pockets, there's no worry anything will fall from them.
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/**
 * Implements  JSR-330 :
 * Jakarta Dependency Injection specification.
 */
module io.github.pustike.inject {
    requires transitive jakarta.inject;

    exports io.github.pustike.inject;
    exports io.github.pustike.inject.bind;
    exports io.github.pustike.inject.events;
    exports io.github.pustike.inject.spi;
}

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Seattle Police Use Force On Girl – What Do You Think?
I have been waiting for a new controversial video to test out a theory of mine. It struck me a while back that I always offer my opinion in a post about a "hot" topic, and then ask for yours. Well that doesn't seem fair. If this is truly to be a conversation, then I figure you deserve the first, not just the last, word. So, here goes. What do you think of this video?
This video out of Fresno, CA is starting to get some attention. In their usual devious way, the mainstream media folks are labeling it a "beating." Not so fast.
Watch the video once, then come back and read the rest of this post.
Normally I would stay out of it until all the facts were in. It seems only fair to do so, and I have called for such patience many times in the past. So I guess I must be getting old and cranky, because if the pundits aren't willing to wait, then I won't either.
Watch the video again. The suspect appears to refuse to give up his arm for handcuffing. He is rigid to the point that two officers are unable to move that wrist to his back and apply the cuffs. The punches, while tough to watch, are a good move. Note how effective they are. After a few, he decides to surrender that arm.
Did I mention that one cop had his badge ripped off and genius also tried to stab a cop with their own pen? Oh and did I mention that he was previously arrested for assaulting an officer?
Oh sorry, there I go again. What do you think?
Wow. I had to bring this one up. My disdain for the media knows no bounds, as many posts here demonstrate quite eloquently. They just seem to hate cops, and I can't figure out why. Outstanding work, then, by Steve Lopez for using his column this week as an apology to the officer who he initially sold down the river in Los Angeles.
I don't know the details of the incident, but that isn't the point here. The point is that reporters (and judges, lawyers, civil rights activists, and everyone else) should keep their darn noses out of a major use of force until we know what really happened. A very close second place, however, is to at least admit when you are wrong.
I wish we could all put this to rest, already. TASERs work. The Thomas A. Swift Electronic Rifle (named by the inventor, who was a fan of the children's books) sends electricity through the body and incapacitates the recipient. In doing so, it saves lives — cops' lives and suspects' lives. Period.
However as a Canadian officer correctly points out, the alternative is often the use of a firearm — deadly force to be sure. Taser's own website (admittedly a for-profit company) indicates numbers that are so drastically in favor of TASER deployment, that argument is difficult.
If you don't trust the company that makes them, how about the departments that use them. In almost all major police departments, the TASER is considered "intermediate" force. That means it can be used when someone is fighting, charging, threatening to injure or kill, or displaying a non-deadly weapon at the police. With the TASER, that individual is immediately and effectively incapacitated. I was "TASERED" in the police academy. It hurt. But one minute later I was fine. The same could not be said of a steel baton to the knee (guaranteed lifetime injury), a bite by a police dog (arrgh), or a gunshot (duh!).
Watch the video here, and ask yourself the single, key, and only question about TASERS: Would I rather get hit with this, or one of the alternatives. The dog in the background of this video is ready to take care of business. I think the suspect himself explains the benefits of the TASER better than I ever could. That should settle the argument.
Without judging the specific tactics, I think my point is well made in the video below. That drunk should have listened.


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The Visit Ely team are always excited, it's part of the job. It's a combination of being at the heart of this incredible City, a dash of being housed in the fantastic Oliver Cromwell's House, a big helping of working with incredible people from home and away and the cherry on top? Well that would be seeing the incredible events taking place in and around Ely. It's a constant stream of interesting, entertaining and enjoyable happenings!
On Friday 5th November 2021, some of the Visit Ely team were able to enjoy one of these events. Art Unequalled, hosted at The Maltings (Another jewel of Ely, this incredible venue!), by Sally who brings unique and creative individuals and their art, directly to an adoring public.
Upon arrival, you can already feel the buzz of the waiting attendees – Visit Ely had arrived slightly early for the preview night as the team had been out doing social media content shots, and if we had any doubt about being in the right place, that was swiftly put aside when we found ourselves at the end of a line of eager folks waiting for the doors to open.
The excitement is infectious; if you've never attended an event such as Art Unequalled you may feel a sense of "Otherness" and wonder if this is the kind of event for you…. We promise you, if you let the excitement flow over you, you'll soon feel comfortable and content. That is where the wonderment begins; the moment you walk through the doors.
Not only are you greeted warmly by the Art Unequalled team but you are handed a well-produced and incredibly informative programme covering not only the artists that are there on the evening, showing their incredible works, but also their actual location in the venue – you may be familiar with The Maltings, and you may be thinking "It's not that big thar you could get lost…." But dear reader that isn't the point we are making. Please, bear with us, because this is going to take some explaining….
You are suddenly drawn into a world of individual stalls, each unique, each a riot for the senses. From woodwork, which draws the eyes with the rich umbers and soft oranges, and all the colours in that natural pallet, to stained glass glinting in the lights, each coloured shard perfectly placed to produce a piece of art, individual and exquisite. Once you've gorged on these wonders, you find yourself wandering through this feast of the senses. Perhaps your eyes are drawn by the watercolours, or you find yourself enchanted by the sculptures but only to then find yourself falling in love with the hand-crafted jewellery of one stall, until the pottery and pyrography grab you and drag you off – now perhaps you might understand just why we needed the map! Once you've found your feet, you'll then realise there is more to see as upstairs at The Maltings also houses further wonders. Every single part of the venue is transformed, and to add to the ambience there is live acoustic music being played. Everywhere you turn, artists and adoring attendees are in animated discussion, with people purchasing and perusing the creations of this fabulous group of people.
If that isn't enough, the exhibitors had also donated items to be sold to raise funds for two selected charities, Arthur Rank Hospice and MIND, which really is a wonderful addition to an already incredible event.
Visit Ely spent over an hour at the event, only leaving due to other personal commitments drawing us away. Had they not been there, we would have most likely been the last people being shoved out of the door at the end of the preview evening.
Art Unequalled is truly an Event Unrivalled in the Ely calendar; we cannot wait for the next one!
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School of Business, Uttara University, arranged an Orientation Program for BBA, MBA and EMBA students for Fall-2017 at 3:30pm on 7 October 2017 Saturday, at the SOB Auditorium. The program was presided by Prof. Dr. Nazrul Islam, Dean of School of Business, Uttara University, Bangladesh. In the program, Prof. Dr. M. Azizur Rahman, honorable Vice-Chancellor of Uttara University was the Chief Guest. In his speech, he advised newly admitted students to be the quality graduates to face the completion of 21st century. Prof. Dr. Eaysmin Ara Lekha, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Uttara University was the Special Guest in the program. Prof. Lekha advised the students to be more serious in their studies. She also said the freshmen students that don't be the burden but be the asset of your family and the society. At the beginning of the program, Prof. Dr. ASM Shahabuddin, Chairman of Department of Business Administration (DBA) welcomed the guests and the freshers on behalf of School of Business of Uttara University. Program coordinators, faculty members, officers and staffs and the freshmen students of Department of Business Administration of School of Business were present in the occasion. Along with others, Professor Dr. DNR Paul, Associate Professor Dr. Sharmina Afrin, Associate Professor Dr. Zamanur Rahman, Assistant Professor Dr. Md Shamsul Arefin also attended the occasion.


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A common question I hear is, "Do I want to learn Linux or
UNIX?"  To answer that, it would be a good idea to define
UNIX, and take a bit of time to examine its past.  Don't
worry, this history lesson will be entertaining.
UNIX started out as a pet project of a couple of fellows by
the names of Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie.  You see, they
got their hands on a PDP-7 (from DEC), and Ken wanted to
play a game that existed on an operating system called
Multics.  Being the OS hacker he was, he wrote a small
kernel for the machine that would allow him to run the game.
Later on, he and Ritchie got a PDP-11, and wanted to port
their work from the PDP-7.  Alas, his work was all in
assembly, so it wouldn't move over.
Thompson, Ritchie, and a chap named Brian Kernighan decided
the best way to attack the problem was to develop a high
level language that could be compiled to any architecture.
Thus, C was born by Ritchie and Kernighan (otherwise known
as K&R C), and Thompson was able to rewrite his operating
system using this language, allowing it to work on both the
PDP 7 and 11 (and to be easily ported in the future).  In
most respects, this is when UNIX was born.
AT&T, the employer of these hackers, was in a situation where
it wasn't allowed to make money off of it.  So, it was
licensed very cheaply to universities, who really took a
shining to this operating system.  Soon, courses were offered
using UNIX as the backdrop, with books being published with
the source code and commentary.
"Stop the presses!" said AT&T in the mid '70's.  "It may be
cheap, but it's still our licensed code!".  This action only
served to drive UNIX development underground, and to promote
the hackish spirit that exists even today.
Around this time, Berkeley University had made many
extensions to the operating system, including TCP/IP sockets
and signals.  This spawned more legal wrangling, ending up
in a Berkeley derived version of UNIX known as the Berkeley
Systems Distribution, or BSD.
So, at this point in time, we've got a couple different
strains of UNIX with multiple paths ("flavors"), hackers
developing like crazy, and lawyers suing anyone they can lay
their hands on.  The network that would later become the
Internet was hitting Universities, and UNIX made a great
server.
Around 1991, AT&T spins off a company called "Unix Systems
Laboratories", which owns the UNIX trademark.  1993 comes,
and the rights to UNIX are sold to Novell.  Novell turns
around and transfers them to X/Open.  Some time later, they
get moved off to SCO.  Quite recently, Caldera and SCO merge.
X/Open is a group created to standardize APIs and such, and
to protect the UNIX trademark.  They are the ones that
define what can be called UNIX (TM), and drive development
of newer standards.  Because of this standardization, most
software can be easily ported between various flavors.
At the moment, the following mainstream UNIX-like operating
systems are registered as UNIX (TM):
\* SUN Solaris
\* HP-UX
\* IBM AIX
\* SCO Unixware (from Novell)
\* SGI IRIX
\* Digital UNIX/OSF/Tru64 UNIX
(this one has gone through many name changes)
What does it mean?  Practically, it means that the companies
have paid a whack of cash to have it certified that their
work adheres to the standards put out by X/Open (who are now
called "The Open Group").
Yep, you'll notice Linux isn't on that list, nor are the
BSDs.  What's stopping them from being called "UNIX (TM)"?
Not much.  Most of the development is geared around all the
appropriate standards anyway, so all it would really take
would be that whack of cash.
Does it matter?  Not really.  Will it ever happen?  Maybe.
Linux and the BSDs have succeeded on their own merits thus
far, being able to legally call them UNIX (TM) probably won't
help.  However, with the merger of Caldera and SCO, the coin
is still in the air.
So now you know what UNIX (TM) is, and how it differs from
Linux.  Which should you learn?  It really doesn't matter.
Unless you have a strong preference, or immediate need to
learn a different flavor such as Solaris, Linux provides a
good foundation for further UNIX knowledge.  Through my
experience, I've noted that:
- 60% of what you need to know is common to all UNIX-like
OSes.
- 15% is the same, it's just called something different or
is in a different location.
- 25% is specific to the flavor, such as administration
tools or hardware
Not only does Linux run on cheap hardware, there are tons
of people that can help you out.  Besides, this is a Linux
newsletter.  I'd probably get fired if I told you to run
Solaris.
mailto:swalberg@brainbuzz.com
Learn more about the history:
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/levenez/unix/
http://www.crackmonkey.org/unix.html
http://www.unix-systems.org
UNIX keeps time by counting the number of seconds since
January 1, 1970, the date otherwise known as "epoch".
On September 9 at 01:46:39 UTC, this number will hit
1,000,000,000, which by most people's reckoning would make
UNIX one billion seconds old.
http://www.electromagnetic.net/press-releases/unixonebln.php
If you, like myself, run Star Office, you're probably annoyed
at the way it takes over your desktop. It isn't the speediest
thing going either, no matter how much RAM I throw at it,
I'm always waiting for it to load libraries from disk. 6.0
promises to lighten it up a bit and move everything to its
own window. Preview releases are available, the link is in
the article.
http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2809857,00.html
The Red Hat Certified Expert is a hands on exam that tests
for proficiency in Red Hat Linux. Red Hat strongly encourages
people to take one of their various courses before attempting
the exam, going so far as to offer different packages for
people with different skill levels. If you take one of their
courses in September, and pass the exam before the end of
October, they'll pay you back for the cost of the exam. I'm
confused as to why the refund amount is different depending
on which course you took, given that the exam is the same,
but hey -- a freebie is a freebie.
http://www.redhat.com/mktg/youpass_wepay.html
This article by SUN Microsystems examines the impact of
Linux on UNIX, and if SUN considers Linux to be a friend or
foe. Linux drove SUN to give away non-commercial licenses
of Solaris 8, so you know it weighs heavily in their plans.
http://www.sun.com/software/cover/2001-0829/
Yes, I know I just finished an article saying I didn't think
they'd come together, but this free whitepaper discusses
their vision of unification -- a UNIX kernel (SCO) with
Linux utilities. That doesn't count in my books, but it's
still worth a read.
http://www.caldera.com/expertise6/
It happens to the best of us: maybe we inherited a machine,
or just plain forgot, but we can't log in as root. Here's
the quick way to get back in, and also how to lock down the
console so that bad guys can't use the trick.
http://itresources.brainbuzz.com/tutorials/tutorial.asp?t=S1TU608
PostgreSQL vs MySQL
Two of the more popular free SQL database platforms out there
are PostgreSQL and MySQL. Each has their advantages over the
other, and this article points them out.
http://www.webtechniques.com/archives/2001/09/jepson/
Security can be a challenging job, though it is stressful.
Even with the slowdown in IT jobs, the security industry
is still steaming ahead. If you're looking for that next
step in your career, this may be it.
http://www.itworld.com/nl/it_career_adv/08272001/
The Honeynet project monitors machines in order to determine
the tactics used by hackers to break in. They also publish a
monthly challenge, inviting you to try your hand at figuring
out what the hacker was doing. This one is worth noting,
though, if only for the comment in the introduction "The
expected life expectancy of a default RedHat 6.2 server is
less then 72 hours. The last time we attempted to confirm
that, the system was compromised in less then 8 hours."
Ouch. Lock down those boxen!
http://project.honeynet.org/scans/scan18/
Stored procedures are pieces of code that can be executed
within the server itself. Usually, they'll be in the form
of a shared library that gets linked in at runtime, and is
called via SQL commands.
This nifty little application lets you run PERL code right
out of the SQL server, either from a row or directly from
a SQL query.
http://freshmeat.net/projects/myperl/


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Q: Struct Unpack with Variable I am trying to convert my code to Python 3 and I am having a problem about Struct while using problem. When I don't use variable while unpacking it gives me the result which I want, but when I use variable it doesn't give me the result that it needs to give.
I use def named "dataReceived" to get the data from socket. And I unpack it with struct.
Code with no variable (it gives true result) (result is 2) (packet is same with the packet that I get from socket):
packetFormat = unpack('!b', b'\x02\x01]\x00\x1c\x01\x01\xb0\x00\taMtIyfKal\x00\x07ActiveX\x00\x165.0 (Windows)-Netscape\x00)\xed\x06\x00\x00\x00@3407d2fbeefadbf85fa0f48bbac8337e026e0669b6be226156fd6fb4d575ef16\x00\xd9A=t&SA=t&SV=t&EV=t&MP3=t&AE=t&VE=t&ACC=t&PR=t&SP=f&SB=f&DEB=f&V=WIN 28,0,0,137&M=Adobe Windows&R=1280x1024&COL=color&AR=1.0&OS=Windows 8&ARCH=x86&L=tr&IME=t&PR32=t&PR64=t&PT=ActiveX&AVD=f&LFD=f&WD=f&TLS=t&ML=5.1&DP=72\x00\x00\x00\x00\x00\x00\x02\xca\x00\x00'[:1])[0]
print(packetFormat)

Code with variable (Gets the packet from def dataReceived) (it gives false result) (result is 98) (and both packets are same)
def dataReceived(this, packet):
    this.package = str(packet)
    packetFormat = unpack('!b', bytes(this.package, "utf-8")[:1])[0]

A: Calling str on the bytes value that you receive does not do what you think it does.
This is the old, good, behaviour:
>>> bs = b'\x02'
>>> struct.unpack('!b', bs)
(2,)

In the new code, the bytes value is cast to a string:
>>> s = str(bs)

then it's unpacked:
>>> struct.unpack('!b', bytes(s, 'utf-8'))
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "<stdin>", line 1, in <module>
struct.error: unpack requires a bytes object of length 1

Looks like there is something strange about the string value:
>>> s
"b'\\x02'"
>>> struct.unpack('!b', bytes(s, 'utf-8')[:1])
(98,)

Calling str on a bytes value gives us the bytes' repr as a string; to get the bytes as a string we need to call the bytes value's decode method.  Note that your packet data appears to be encoded as latin-1, not utf-8.  This doesn't matter for the first byte, but it does if you want to decode the entire bytestring.
>>> s = bs.decode('latin-1')
>>> struct.unpack('!b', bytes(s, 'latin-1'))
(2,)

So, don't call str on the bytes value that you unpack, either decode it or, better still, just leave it as bytes and avoid the unnecessary encoding and decoding.  You can decode the bytes to a unicode string and store them on your instance though.
def dataReceived(this, packet):
    this.package = packet.decode('latin-1')  # Store packet data as a unicode string
    packetFormat = unpack('!b', packet[:1])[0]

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Although you don't have to know too much about how the GED test questions, or items, were developed to answer them correctly, you do need some understanding of how they're constructed. Knowing the types of items you're dealing with can make answering them easier — and you'll face fewer surprises.
Answer the easiest ones first. You don't have to answer questions in order. Nobody except you will ever know, or care, in which order you answer the questions, so do the easiest questions first. You'll be able to answer them fastest, leaving more time for the other, harder, questions.
Knowing the question type can shape the way you think about the answer. Some questions ask you to analyze a passage or extract from a document, which means the information you need is in the source text. Others ask you to infer from the passage, which means that not all of the information is in the passage.
Although none of the tests are labeled with the following titles, the GED test questions assess your skills in these areas.
Separate facts from opinions. Unless the text you're reading gives evidence or "proof" to support statements, treat them as opinion.
Realize that when an assumption isn't stated it may not necessarily be true. Assumptions stated in the passage or question help you find the best answer.
Identify a cause-and-effect relationship. For example, you have to eat an ice-cream cone quickly in hot weather. The cause is the hot weather and the effect is that the ice cream melts quickly.
Infer. You may be asked to reach a conclusion based on evidence presented in the question. Inferring is a fancy way of saying that you'll reach a conclusion. In the preceding example, you can infer that you should stay in an air-conditioned space to eat your ice cream or eat it very quickly.
Compare. If you consider the similarities between ideas or objects, you're comparing them. The world is like a basketball because both are round, for example.
Contrast. If you consider the differences between ideas or objects, you're contrasting them. For example, the world isn't like a basketball because it's so much larger and has an irregular surface.
Relating to other people in social situations exposes most people to these skills. For example, in most sports-related conversations between friends (or rivals), you quickly figure out how to separate fact from opinion and how to infer, compare, contrast, and identify cause-and-effect relationships.
Application questions require you to use the information presented to you in one situation to help you in a different situation. You've been applying information left and right for most of your life, but you probably don't realize it. For example, when you use the information from the morning newspaper to make a point in an argument in the afternoon, you use your application skills.
A comprehension question asks whether you understand written material. The GED test-makers expect you to be able to state the info on the test in your own words, develop a summary of the ideas presented, discuss the implications of those ideas, and draw conclusions from those implications. You need to develop these comprehension skills to understand what the questions are asking you and to answer the questions successfully.
The best way to increase your comprehension is to read extensively and to ask another person to ask you questions about what you read. You can also use commercial books that specifically help you with your comprehension by presenting you with written material and asking you questions about it.
Synthesis questions require you to take apart blocks of information presented to you and put the pieces back together to form a hypothesis, theory, or story. Doing so gives you a new understanding or twist on the information that you didn't have before. Have you ever discussed something that happened, giving it your own twist to create a brand new narrative? If so, you've already put synthesis skills to use.
Any time someone presents you with information or opinion, you judge it to make sure it rings true in your mind. This evaluation helps you make decisions about the information presented before you decide to use it.
If the clerk behind the ice-cream counter suggests you get a raspberry cone instead of the flavor you wanted because everyone knows that raspberry melts slower than all the other flavors, you may be a bit suspicious. If you notice that the clerk also has four containers of raspberry ice cream and only one of each other flavor, you may evaluate it as biased or even incorrect.
Mental skills that you use to get knowledge are called cognitive skills and include reasoning, perception, and intuition. They're particularly important in reading for understanding, which is what you're asked to do on the GED test. You can increase your knowledge and comprehension by reading books, researching on the web, or watching documentaries. After you read or watch something new, discuss it with others to make sure you understand it.


Next weekend, a lot of couples will go out to celebrate Valentine's Day with a romantic dinner. Many are in love, some are just in like, and some are just pals in search of a nice night out. Regardless of which group you belong to, we're giving you some options for celebrating February 14th.
Hearty (3819 N. Broadway)'s Valentine's menu is out of this world--beef filet crusted and seared in Metropolis coffee, a lobster bread pudding, and grape-studded Champagne Jell-O cubes with whipped cream to top it off. Jeebus! Three-course meal is $42. (Feb 13-14). Hearty is also offering a Valentine's brunch on Sunday--rose water pancakes, anyone?
If you're going to be home (or--gasp--solo!) on Valentine's weekend, allow me to tempt you with some homemade channa masala, sweet-and-salty brownies, pasta with fried prosciutto, parmesan and butter, a chocolate-carmel tart, and waffled dried fruit dipping cookies.
Eat up, eat together or alone. We'll be okay.
Cookie from George's Ice Cream & Sweets; picture by Jason Cox.


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Panel offers advice for landing academic positions
Allie Hitchcock
Director of Graduate Studies Andrew Weaver told prospective applicants about his own interviewing experience. (Emma Knutson | The Media School)
Graduate students pursuing careers in academia should be prepared for a wide range of topics and questions during interviews, according to Media School professors.
Students were joined by Provost Professor Gregory Waller, professor Radhika Parameswaran, and associate professors Rob Potter and Andrew Weaver in a discussion about these interviews as part of the Media School's Friday talk series Jan. 13.
The professors started with an overview of advice for interviews through Skype, an increasingly common practice in hiring.
Professor Greg Waller shared advice on Skype interviews. (Emma Knutson | The Media School)
"Skype's become kind of mandatory at most places now, and it's useful for people," Waller said. Skype, he said, allows interviewers to reduce their lists of job candidates while saving the time and money normally required for interviewees to visit campus and interview in person.
"You're sort of trying to gauge how quickly people can think on their feet, how mechanical they seem, how boring they seem," he said. "You're extrapolating what they might be like in a classroom."
The professors emphasized that interviewers can indeed see what the interviewee is doing on the other side of the computer screen; looking at notes off-screen is a red flag. Those interviewing for an academic position should have prepared a quick version of their dissertation to share to keep their explanations easy to follow.
Associate professor Rob Potter suggested ways to cut down a dissertation to a two-minute description. (Emma Knutson | The Media School)
"What fits in two minutes?" Potter asked. "You may be really, really interested in this part of your dissertation, but it won't fit in two minutes, so it's got to go. Tell your partner about it later. Don't tell it in the Skype interview."
While staying aware of timing, interviewees should make sure to moderate their voices and tone as well. Many worry about talking too fast out of nervousness, but this issue can go both ways, Weaver said.
"I was guilty of this in the first interview I ever went on," said Weaver, who also is director of graduate studies at the school. "I was so conscious of [speaking too fast] that I actually went too far in the other direction, and I came off as bored. A little nervous energy is not necessarily a horrible thing."
Professor Radhika Parameswaran encouraged applicants to ask relevant and professional questions during interviews. (Emma Knutson | The Media School)
The group discussed the merits and limits of searching for in-depth information or asking individuals about institutions prior to interviewing.
"You can do that, but there's a fine line. You want to ask questions and get information. But if you go down the line of, 'Give me the scoop,' that is not going to go well," said Parameswaran.
Despite the preparation required for interviews, the group said, sometimes job seekers must be ready to expect the unexpected. They shared stories of graduate students who have arrived at job interviews in the midst of events ranging from blizzards to school shootings.
"Weird things happen," Weaver said. "As much as you prepare, as ready as you are, as structured as the questions are that you want to ask, you do have to be able to roll with these things."


Read the Introduction, written by the author.
The Promised One: Seeing Jesus in Genesis is an in-depth study of the first book of the Bible. Our goal of going through this study is to understand it [Genesis] in the way that Jesus himself taught the disciples to read and understand the Old Testament: as being all about him. As we see Christ in the people and patterns and in the shadows and stories of Genesis, it will help us to understand the person and work of Christ more clearly and cause us to worship him more fully.
Next we read Luke 24. Jesus's followers thought they understood who he was and what he came to do but they actually did not! Their understanding was distorted or diminished.
Jesus explains to his followers who he was and why he was on earth but he didn't start with his own birth. Rather he opened up Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, all the way through to Malachi. He showed them, "This is who I am… why I came…". As he worked his way through the OT, he pointed out various prophecies that he had fulfilled but he did more than that. He didn't tell them to look to the OT men and women for how to live. He didn't tell them (and us) to follow a formula. Rather he helped them to clearly see what God has done for them through Himself (Christ).
Have a look over the 6 points for discussion. Choose to answer one or more of them either here in the comment section or on your blog. (If you respond on your own blog, please leave a comment below and link to it so that we can follow along with you).
What jumped out at you this week in the study? Have you been pondering a particular verse? What have you learned so far? Share a favourite passage or paragraph from the book.
Prayer: Father God, we thank you for Your word… we ask that you use this study to implant in us a greater longing for the end of the story – when we will one day enjoy the Promised One in the way You always intended. Strip away all the false assumptions that we have and replace them with your views. Lord, give us more than facts and doctrine, rather work in us – burn away the impurities that are in our hearts. Father, open our eyes to see Jesus… give us the ability to recognise him.
*Next week: We will read through the second teaching chapter (Week 2: Creation) and complete the Personal Bible Study (PBS) section. You might like to put an asterisk beside the questions in the PBS that you'd like to share on. Be sure to underline any key passages in the chapter and your Bible – passages that are meaningful or that raise questions you'd like to discuss.
Next"Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament: The Promised One"
Thank you Susan, both for hosting the study and for the good summary of this week's chapter. Having never answered a study on line, I will post a few of my answers and then perhaps comment again as I read what others have written. okay?
One of the things which struck me during the reading of this chapter was the blessing I have had, both in a good, although not Biblical. upbringing, and in the teaching I have received in the twenty eight years since I first professed faith in Christ.
Question 1 asked about upbringing and although I did not read and learn all of the Old Testament stories we were taught about the many things in the OT which foreshadowed Christ. Remnants of OT practice still carry over in the RC church in areas such as priests, sacrifice, vestments, incense etc What a wonderful eye opening experience it was for me to read the scriptures for myslef and see so many types and pointers to Christ fulfilled in his birth, death and resurrection.
I am looking forward to gaining a much deeper understanding in this study!
Question 5 reminds us that it is easy for us to be just like the Pharisees. We have the blessing of living after the Promised Messiah's earthly ministry so we can look at both the prophecies and their fulfilment and learn more of Him. Yet had we lived in Jesus' time no doubt, except the Lord opened our eyes as with Anna and Simeon and others, we too would have missed many of the proofs of his deity and called him a blasphemer. How can we keep from being like the Pharisees? As we study the scriptures now in the light of New Testament revelation we can keep humble and obedient hearts, calling upon the Holy Spirit for guidence. We can draw near to God and our Savior Jesus Christ in a way and depth which they could never experience.
Question 6 : My hope is to grow in knowledge and love for this Jesus who reveals himself through every chapter of The Holy Word.
Lord, I pray that your Holy Spirit will be with each one of us as we read, study and absorb your Word. Fill us with a delight to learn of you, a hunger to know the scriptures, a longing for Jesus' triumphal return and a new love and fellowship for each other. Amen.
Susan, as I said, I had a wonderful upbringing but not Biblical , so much like you, I have learned along with my children. I have especially lamented that I did not learn scriptures by heart as a child. It is so much harder to teach an old fried brain!
1. I was always taught that the "Old Testament contained the New and the New Testament explained the Old." I didn't really understand that at the time, and yes it sometimes seemed as if the OT was a lot of unrelated stories, yet looking back I can see the connections and how things fitted together. I don't think we really get that as very young children, yet a sound beginning is a very good thing to have. When teaching OT to children I often turn to Hebrews to help make the connection between old and new. That great chapter on faith, Hebrews 11 is particularly useful.
2. I can imagine it was the most exhilarating moment of their lives they must have been stunned, fear and confusion followed by joy and worship. They would have known though that it wasn't going to be an easy road to follow, so I think they would have felt fear for the future. The crucifixion had just happened, they would have no doubt there would be persecution for Jesus' followers.
3. Amazement, realising it was all true and how it fitted together with the Scriptures that had been part of their lives for generations 🙂 Maybe frustration at the way the prophecies had been misinterpreted by the religious leaders.
4. They all look intriguing; I am looking forward to finding out more.
5. A few years ago a lady who was leading a Bible study group I was attending, a lady who has a theology degree and many years experience leading small groups, stated that the Bible is simply God's set of rules for us. I was saddened by this, because even though it does contain some rules and some very good advice it is so much more than that, I think of it as God's love letter to us, an invitation to a greater, deeper relationship with our creator. I think 1 Corinthians 13 sums this up perfectly, if we don't have love it doesn't really matter how good our Biblical knowledge is. The Pharisees really knew their stuff, but were so caught up in the knowledge they forgot the whole purpose of having God's word.
7. I pray that we come closer to Christ through this study and to appreciate the enormousness of the details of the purpose and plan God has always had for his creation and his people and the great love this shows even though we don't deserve it.
Thanks for stopping by with your thoughts!
1. Yes, I agree that we don't always see the connections as children but I think that is two fold: the early stages of learning are all about collecting information, the processing of that info comes a little later on. But also, I wonder how much of the Scriptures are taught sequentially or do we jump around? And how much does it matter to the children? Really?
I have, at times, tried to make all those sorts of connections for my children but it never quite holds the same intensity or significance for them as it did me. Why is this? Because some of these things must be a revelation. We have to dig for them ourselves in order for it to be that light bulb moment. KWIM?
1. As a child, I knew the stories to be true, but didn't understand the depth of them. It sounds silly perhaps, but I have been told that if you believe the accounts of Noah, Abraham, Moses, David etc to be true, than you are not a mature Christian. I disagree with this comment, and think that the more we mature the more these people come real to us and relevant.
3. I think it would have been a real eye opener for them, a real head slap moment, like why didn't I see that? How obvious is it all. Perhaps they would be feeling rather special knowing that it had been explained and intrusted to them to share it with others.
Sadly, I have also heard similar… and along the lines of 'how silly and infantile to believe in Genesis literally when it was a form of story telling to pass on the concept of God', etc.
It is sad that some think they are too mature to accept the Biblical accounts as truth. Another trend is to try to explain away miraculous events. eg A big cyclone could have pushed the Red Sea back etc. etc. Our God is able!!!!!
I'm late, so late but I'll keep plodding along anyway. I know I could speed through week one and get to week 2 but I really do want to develop the daily discipline.
John and I had a lovely long weekend away. We took my dad back to his hometown and we stayed there. 4 days and 3 nights away. By ourselves. Just the two of us. Alone.
We left the two teen boys at home. We arrived home on Sunday afternoon to the house which was in a state the opposite of bliss.
That's why I didn't quite get around to contributing much last week. Sorry.
4. On the last page of the chapter (24–25), there was a list of snapshots of how we are going to see Jesus in this study of Genesis. Turn to that page and look at that list. Which one is most intriguing to you and why?
I am looking forward to learning more about Jesus as the promised offspring who will crush the head of the serpent as we read through Adam & Eve in the garden. I'm also looking forward to learning about Jesus in the story of Jacob wrestling in the dark.
5. Jesus said that the Pharisees studied the Scriptures intently, thinking that their knowledge of the Scriptures and tedious law keeping would put them in good stead with God. But there was Jesus standing in front of them, and they rejected him. He infuriated, offended, and threatened their power, so they had him killed. How do we keep from being like those Pharisees as we study the Scriptures?
I think that when we read through the OT we should keep an eye open to see how and where it (the OT) points to the Messiah rather than simply looking at it as a list of rules or a formula.
"Jesus didn't work his way through Genesis to point out what we must do for God, but to help us to see clearly what God has done for us through Christ.
Glad you were able to have a break away, Susan.
There is something just so marvelous for a believer to read and study the scripture. A good novel has twists and turns and climaxes to get our attention but the Word of God has so many amazing pieces of a puzzle all beautifully woven together, only revealed by the Holy Spirit, to the be believer. Every reading is a new pearl for us!!!! Only possible from the mouth of God.
I don't know if I am allowed to post backwards, as we are already almost at the end of the second study, but I hadn't received any e mail notifications of more comments for some reason, so I have only just caught up.
Is the sequence we teach the Bible in really as important as what it is about? Do I really need to know Jeroboam comes before Hezekiah to have a relationship with the living God? We don't necessarily learn that way, think of how History is taught, we don't always start with cavemen and work up to the present day, yet we seem to end up sorting it out more or less in our own minds.
Personally I have always liked to teach what the Bible is, break it up books of history, law, prophecies, poetry, the gospels, Acts and letters to the Churches. Obviously there is a lot of overlapping, but that is OK.
Then I always put the story (and there is another problem) into context. This is the real history of a nation and how God chose them and interacted with them. I try really hard to say event or subject. If I do slip up and say story, I correct myself by emphasising it is a true story. If I was teaching about the Eureka Stockade or The Middle Ages etc I would never introduce it as a story.
I also like to give the kids something they can identify with to make it real. I have a great time line and I am sure they are easy to find. When you tell a child that the Judges began to rule in Egypt around the time of King Tut or Jonah was alive when the first recorded Olympic games happened you can see lights go on . Did you know that around the time of Jesus'birth the Romans first began to use soap? Eww smelly! The Bible uses this technique by giving us details of what was happening in the world around Israel at the time of various events, so I think it is fine to use it. It wasn't a great nation as far as great inventions or taking over the world goes, so it's history tends to get sidelined. Another great point, God choose a small humble nation to be his people, not a great military power like Rome or Egypt.


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EASA orders inspection of A380 for cracks in wing rib feet
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD), ordering inspection of certain Airbus A380 aircraft for the possible presence of cracks in the wing rib feet.
The AD states:
Following an unscheduled internal inspection of an A380 wing, some rib feet have been found with cracks originating from the rib to skin panel attachment holes (Type 1 cracks according to Airbus All Operator Telex (AOT) terminology).
Further to this finding, inspections were carried out on a number of other aeroplanes where further cracks have been found. During one of those inspections, a new form of rib foot cracking originating from the forward and aft edges of the vertical web of the rib feet has been identified (Type 2 cracks according to Airbus AOT terminology). The new form of cracking is more significant than the original rib foot hole cracking. It has been determined that the Type 2 cracks may develop on other aeroplanes after a period of time in service.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could potentially affect the structural integrity of the aeroplane.
For the reasons described above, this AD requires a Detailed Visual Inspection (DVI) of certain wing rib feet. This AD also requires reporting the inspection results to Airbus.
This AD is considered to be an interim action to immediately address this condition. As a result of the on-going investigation, further mandatory actions might be considered.
The cracks were discovered by Airbus engineers while performing repair work to a Qantas A380 that had suffered an uncontained engine failure near Singapore's Changi Airport. Singapore Airlines also discovered some cracks in on the L-shaped feet of the wing ribs. The feet attach the rib, a vertical fixture, to the cover of the wing.
On January 9th a spokesman for the Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association demanded that all A380 aircraft should be grounded for inspections. Airbus reported that all planes were safe to fly and that the cracks did not pose a safety threat.
A380 wing cracks 'really is not a safety issue': head engineer (Sydney Morning Herald, 6 Jan 2012)
Singapore Air Checks A380s After Cracks Found (Bloomberg, 20 Jan 2012)
EASA AD 2012-0013
Filed under: Airworthiness Directives by Harro Ranter
Tags: AD, Airbus A380, cracks
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The original Eco Baby Bottle™ in glass from the Swedish brand EcoViking. The bottle is made of durableand heat resistant borosilicate glass that can handle large thermal differences. Resistant to go directly from the freezer to boiling water. The colorful silicone is very grippy and gives a good protection against breakage.


China Nuclear Power Group (CGN) has acquired three solar and wind power plants in Brazil from Italian power generation group Enel and in so doing steps up China's considerable footprint in Brazil's energy provision.
The price tag for the three plants – all of which are already fully operational – is 2.9 billion real (US$783 million). The deal is expected to close in the first quarter.
In line with Enel's 2019-2021 strategic plan, the transaction aims to maximize and accelerate value creation by rotating assets to free up resources that can be invested in new projects. Enel will continue operation and maintenance activities on the assets sold.
For example, last December CGN announced that it has started developing the 500MW Shanwei Houhu Offshore Wind Farm and the 400MW Huizkou Gangkou Offshore Wind Farm Phase I. The two projects are the first of CGN's planned offshore wind power projects in eastern Guangdong Province.
China is the biggest foreign investor in the energy sector in Brazil. CPFL, the country's biggest power distribution company, is owned by China State Grid. And PowerChina subsidiary Shandong Electric Power Construction Corporation 1 is building an ultra-high voltage transmission line connecting hydro plants in the north to major cities in the south.


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/ Cory Doctorow / 2:34 pm Tue Mar 5, 2013
Tailly: a heart-rate-controlled costume tail, on Indiegogo
Elix sez, "Tailly is the invention of Shota Ishiwatari, the Japanese maker/inventor that designed and built the prototypes for the emotion-displaying Necomimi cat ears by NeuroSky. He's invented a tail that monitors your heart rate and reacts accordingly: A slow, lazy swish when you're relaxed, a brisk wag when you're excited, and so on. The goal is to deliver the goods (if successful) in September. It's down to the last three days, and it's struggling. It's only raised about 30% of its goal, and it could use some happy mutant help. The actual cost for the initial production run is $100,000, but Ishiwatari has negotiated a deal with a trading company to get them to kick in half if he can crowdfund the other half. This is a Kickstarter-style fixed funding campaign, so if he doesn't make the goal, he gets nothing at all."
Tailly is not just a toy, nor is it a fashion accessory or a gadget. It is those three items combined, and, since it reacts to the heart beat rate, an extension of the users' body. Tailly is fun to wear to parties, while out with friends or playing with kids. You could even wear Tailly on a date and express your true feelings through the wagging tail. Even better, your partner could also wear one for the both of you to add a level of subconscious communication between the two of you.
Tailly: The tail that wags when you get excited
(Thanks, Elix!)
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As part of a creative program between K.I.D.S – Fashion Delivers and Gymboree's Crazy 8 stores, Give To Colombia received 14 boxes filled with over 800 items of beautiful clothing, shoes and accessories, which were shipped to Colombia with the help of APC Colombia and Conexión Colombia.
These were then delivered to the Early Childhood Development Center Olaya Herrera in Bogotá where in alliance with aeioTU – Fundación Carulla we created a program called "The Wardrobe" or "El Ropero". This program seeks to provide children with proper clothing by helping parents from low-income communities purchase these items for a symbollic prize. The funds raised will in turn allow the center to be sustainable.
On September 20th, The Wardrobe opened its doors to the community and it now continues serving the families of the Olaya Herrera neighborhood.


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Bergdahl's Writings Provide A Window Into His Thoughts
By Krishnadev Calamur
Published June 11, 2014 at 4:26 PM EDT
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl stands with a Taliban fighter in eastern Afghanistan. This image was taken from a video that showed Bergdahl being transferred to the U.S.
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's writings reveal the mind of a soldier who struggled with his presence in Afghanistan.
The writings were obtained by The Washington Post, which also reported, citing Bergdahl's friends, that he had previously been discharged by the Coast Guard for psychological reasons.
Bergdahl was freed by the Taliban this month in exchange for five of the group's members at Guantanamo Bay.
"Trying to keep my self togeather," he wrote in his journal. "I'm so tired of the blackness, but what will happen to me without it. Bloody hell why do I keep thinking of this over and over."
And two weeks before he ended up with the Taliban, he wrote to a friend in a coded email: "l1nes n0 t g00 d h3rE. tell u when 1 ha ve a si coure 1ine about pl/-s."
As we've previously told you, "There have been questions about just how Bergdahl was captured in 2009. He's said that he lagged behind while on patrol. U.S. officials have said he walked off the base with three Afghans; there have been reports that he was captured during an attack on his post; and the Taliban have said they captured a 'drunken American soldier.' Many service members say they believe Bergdahl is a deserter."
The Post obtained Bergdahl's journal and his computer files from Kim Harrison, a close friend of his whom he designated as the person who should receive his remains. She told the newspaper that she decided to share Bergdahl's thoughts because, in the words of The Post, "he has become concerned about the portrayal of Bergdahl as a calculating deserter, which she contends is at odds with her understanding of him as a sensitive, vulnerable young man."
The entire story is fascinating, and we encourage you to head over to The Post to read the rest of it.
Krishnadev Calamur
Krishnadev Calamur is NPR's deputy Washington editor. In this role, he helps oversee planning of the Washington desk's news coverage. He also edits NPR's Supreme Court coverage. Previously, Calamur was an editor and staff writer at The Atlantic. This is his second stint at NPR, having previously worked on NPR's website from 2008-15. Calamur received an M.A. in journalism from the University of Missouri.
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