text:
package xhttp

import (
	"bytes"
	"errors"
	"io"
	"io/ioutil"
	"net/http"
	"net/http/httptest"
	"strings"
	"testing"

	"github.com/stretchr/testify/assert"
	"github.com/stretchr/testify/mock"
	"github.com/stretchr/testify/require"
)

func TestNopCloser(t *testing.T) {
	var (
		assert        = assert.New(t)
		require       = require.New(t)
		expectedBytes = []byte{9, 12, 74, 125, 22}

		reader = bytes.NewReader(expectedBytes)
	)

	rsc := NopCloser(reader)
	require.NotNil(rsc)
	actualBytes, err := ioutil.ReadAll(rsc)
	assert.Equal(expectedBytes, actualBytes)
	assert.NoError(err)
	assert.NoError(rsc.Close())

	rsc2 := NopCloser(rsc)
	require.NotNil(rsc2)
	assert.True(rsc == rsc2)
	assert.NoError(rsc2.Close())

	_, err = reader.Seek(0, 0)
	assert.NoError(err)

	actualBytes, err = ioutil.ReadAll(rsc2)
	assert.Equal(expectedBytes, actualBytes)
	assert.NoError(err)
}

func testNewRewindReadSeeker(t *testing.T) {
	var (
		assert        = assert.New(t)
		require       = require.New(t)
		expectedBytes = []byte{9, 234, 12, 93, 41}

		reader = bytes.NewReader(expectedBytes)
	)

	body, getBody, err := NewRewind(reader)
	assert.NoError(err)
	require.NotNil(body)
	require.NotNil(getBody)

	actualBytes, err := ioutil.ReadAll(body)
	assert.Equal(expectedBytes, actualBytes)
	assert.NoError(err)

	body2, err := getBody()
	assert.NoError(err)
	require.NotNil(body2)
	assert.True(body == body2)

	actualBytes, err = ioutil.ReadAll(body2)
	assert.Equal(expectedBytes, actualBytes)
	assert.NoError(err)
}

func testNewRewindReadError(t *testing.T) {
	var (
		assert        = assert.New(t)
		expectedError = errors.New("expected")

		reader = new(mockReader)
	)

	reader.On("Read", mock.MatchedBy(func([]byte) bool { return true })).Return(0, expectedError).Once()
	body, getBody, err := NewRewind(reader)
	assert.Nil(body)
	assert.Nil(getBody)
	assert.Error(err)

	reader.AssertExpectations(t)
}

func testNewRewindBuffer(t *testing.T) {
	var (
		assert        = assert.New(t)
		require       = require.New(t)
		expectedBytes = []byte{9, 234, 12, 93, 41}

		buffer = bytes.NewBuffer(expectedBytes)
	)

	body, getBody, err := NewRewind(buffer)
	assert.NoError(err)
	require.NotNil(body)
	require.NotNil(getBody)

	actualBytes, err := ioutil.ReadAll(body)
	assert.Equal(expectedBytes, actualBytes)
	assert.NoError(err)

	body2, err := getBody()
	assert.NoError(err)
	require.NotNil(body2)
	assert.True(body == body2)

	actualBytes, err = ioutil.ReadAll(body2)
	assert.Equal(expectedBytes, actualBytes)
	assert.NoError(err)
}

func TestNewRewind(t *testing.T) {
	t.Run("ReadSeeker", testNewRewindReadSeeker)
	t.Run("ReadError", testNewRewindReadError)
	t.Run("Buffer", testNewRewindBuffer)
}

func TestNewRewindBytes(t *testing.T) {
	var (
		assert        = assert.New(t)
		require       = require.New(t)
		expectedBytes = []byte{7, 234, 12, 9, 100}
	)

	body, getBody := NewRewindBytes(expectedBytes)
	require.NotNil(body)
	require.NotNil(getBody)

	actualBytes, err := ioutil.ReadAll(body)
	assert.Equal(expectedBytes, actualBytes)
	assert.NoError(err)

	body2, err := getBody()
	assert.NoError(err)
	require.NotNil(body2)
	assert.True(body == body2)

	actualBytes, err = ioutil.ReadAll(body2)
	assert.Equal(expectedBytes, actualBytes)
	assert.NoError(err)
}

func testEnsureRewindableNoBody(t *testing.T) {
	var (
		assert = assert.New(t)
		r      = new(http.Request)
	)

	assert.NoError(EnsureRewindable(r))
	assert.Nil(r.Body)
	assert.Nil(r.GetBody)
}

func testEnsureRewindableGetBody(t *testing.T) {
	var (
		assert  = assert.New(t)
		require = require.New(t)

		getBodyCalled = false
		getBody       = func() (io.ReadCloser, error) {
			getBodyCalled = true
			return nil, nil
		}

		r = &http.Request{
			GetBody: getBody,
		}
	)

	assert.NoError(EnsureRewindable(r))
	assert.Nil(r.Body)
	require.NotNil(r.GetBody)
	r.GetBody()
	assert.True(getBodyCalled)
}

func testEnsureRewindableBodyNotRewindable(t *testing.T) {
	var (
		assert           = assert.New(t)
		require          = require.New(t)
		expectedContents = []byte{6, 253, 12, 34}

		r = &http.Request{
			Body: ioutil.NopCloser(bytes.NewReader(expectedContents)),
		}
	)

	assert.NoError(EnsureRewindable(r))

	require.NotNil(r.Body)
	actualContents, err := ioutil.ReadAll(r.Body)
	assert.Equal(expectedContents, actualContents)
	assert.NoError(err)

	require.NotNil(r.GetBody)
	actualBuffer, err := r.GetBody()
	require.NoError(err)
	require.NotNil(actualBuffer)
	actualContents, err = ioutil.ReadAll(actualBuffer)
	assert.Equal(expectedContents, actualContents)
	assert.NoError(err)
}

func testEnsureRewindableReadError(t *testing.T) {
	var (
		assert        = assert.New(t)
		contents      = new(mockReader)
		expectedBody  = ioutil.NopCloser(contents)
		expectedError = errors.New("expected")

		r = &http.Request{
			Body: expectedBody,
		}
	)

	contents.On("Read", mock.MatchedBy(func([]byte) bool { return true })).Return(0, expectedError).Once()
	assert.Equal(expectedError, EnsureRewindable(r))
	assert.Nil(r.GetBody)
	assert.True(expectedBody == r.Body)

	contents.AssertExpectations(t)
}

func TestEnsureRewindable(t *testing.T) {
	t.Run("NoBody", testEnsureRewindableNoBody)
	t.Run("GetBody", testEnsureRewindableGetBody)
	t.Run("BodyNotRewindable", testEnsureRewindableBodyNotRewindable)
	t.Run("ReadError", testEnsureRewindableReadError)
}

func testRewindGetBodyError(t *testing.T) {
	var (
		assert        = assert.New(t)
		expectedError = errors.New("expected")

		getBody = func() (io.ReadCloser, error) {
			return nil, expectedError
		}

		r = &http.Request{
			GetBody: getBody,
		}
	)

	assert.Equal(expectedError, Rewind(r))
}

func testRewindGetBodySuccess(t *testing.T) {
	var (
		assert        = assert.New(t)
		require       = require.New(t)
		expectedBytes = []byte{1, 7, 8, 5, 1, 16, 177}

		getBody = func() (io.ReadCloser, error) {
			return ioutil.NopCloser(bytes.NewReader(expectedBytes)), nil
		}

		r = &http.Request{
			GetBody: getBody,
		}
	)

	assert.NoError(Rewind(r))
	require.NotNil(r.Body)

	actualBytes, err := ioutil.ReadAll(r.Body)
	assert.Equal(expectedBytes, actualBytes)
	assert.NoError(err)
}

func testRewindNoBody(t *testing.T) {
	var (
		assert = assert.New(t)
		r      = new(http.Request)
	)

	assert.NoError(Rewind(r))
	assert.Nil(r.Body)
	assert.Nil(r.GetBody)
}

func testRewindCantRewind(t *testing.T) {
	var (
		assert = assert.New(t)
		r      = httptest.NewRequest("POST", "/", strings.NewReader("hi there"))
	)

	assert.Error(Rewind(r))
	assert.NotNil(r.Body)
	assert.Nil(r.GetBody)
}

func TestRewind(t *testing.T) {
	t.Run("GetBody", func(t *testing.T) {
		t.Run("Error", testRewindGetBodyError)
		t.Run("Success", testRewindGetBodySuccess)
	})

	t.Run("NoBody", testRewindNoBody)
	t.Run("CantRewind", testRewindCantRewind)
}

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package <%=packageName%>.repository;

import org.springframework.data.couchbase.core.CouchbaseOperations;
import org.springframework.data.couchbase.core.mapping.CouchbasePersistentEntity;
import org.springframework.data.couchbase.repository.query.CouchbaseEntityInformation;
import org.springframework.data.couchbase.repository.support.N1qlCouchbaseRepository;

import java.io.Serializable;

/**
 * A custom implementation of CouchbaseRepository .
 */
public class CustomN1qlCouchbaseRepository<T, ID extends Serializable> extends N1qlCouchbaseRepository<T, ID> {

    private final CouchbasePersistentEntity<?> persistentEntity;

    /**
     * Create a new Repository.
     *
     * @param metadata            the Metadata for the entity.
     * @param couchbaseOperations the reference to the template used.
     */
    public CustomN1qlCouchbaseRepository(CouchbaseEntityInformation<T, String> metadata, CouchbaseOperations couchbaseOperations) {
        super(metadata, couchbaseOperations);
        persistentEntity = getCouchbaseOperations().getConverter().getMappingContext().getPersistentEntity(getEntityInformation().getJavaType());
    }

    @Override
    public <S extends T> S save(S entity) {
        return super.save(populateIdIfNecessary(entity));
    }

    /**
     * Add generated ID to entity if not already set
     *
     * @param entity
     * @return entity with ID set
     */
    private <S extends T> S populateIdIfNecessary(S entity) {
        if (getEntityInformation().getId(entity) != null) {
            return entity;
        }
        setId(entity, getCouchbaseOperations().getGeneratedId(entity));
        return entity;
    }

    private <S extends T> void setId(S entity, String generatedId) {
        persistentEntity.getPropertyAccessor(entity).setProperty(persistentEntity.getIdProperty(), generatedId);
    }
}


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Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Seen Together Ahead Of India's World Cup Clash With Afghanistan
Anushka Sharma was seen with Virat Kohli in London, ahead of India's next World Cup 2019 match.
Akash Khanna
Virat Kohli has led the Indian team to an unbeaten streak in the ongoing World Cup. © Twitter
Virat Kohli might see wife Anushka Sharma cheering for him from the stands when India take on Afghanistan in their next World Cup 2019 match at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on Saturday. Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma was spotted in London with husband Virat Kohli, who has led the Indian team to an unbeaten streak in the ongoing World Cup 2019 so far. The photograph of the star couple roaming in a London street went viral within no time on social media.
[PIC] [EXCLUSIVE] @imVkohli & @AnushkaSharma's day out at Old Bond Street. #ViratKohli #TeamIndia #CWC19 #Virushka #VGVK18FC pic.twitter.com/BqBnlDwwcC
— ViratGang (@ViratGang) June 18, 2019
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had reportedly allowed the family members of the Indian players to stay with the team for a maximum period of 15 days during the World Cup.
MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi, Shikhar Dhawan's wife Ayesha and Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh have already been spotted with their partners before and during the matches in England and Wales.
On Tuesday, injured opener Dhawan shared a picture on Instagram, in which he was seen enjoying a "journey" with opening partner Rohit and the families of both the cricketers.
"Enjoying the local train journey with the Sharma family," Dhawan captioned the picture.
Enjoying the local train journey with the Sharma family @rohitsharma45 @ritssajdeh @aesha.dhawan5
A post shared by Shikhar Dhawan (@shikhardofficial) on Jun 17, 2019 at 9:22am PDT
India, under the captaincy of Virat Kohli, have been unbeaten in the World Cup 2019 so far. Apart from one match against New Zealand, which abandoned due to rain, India have won all three matches against South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
For their next match against minnows Afghanistan, India return to The Rose Bowl in Southampton, where they started their World Cup 2019 campaign with a six-wicket win over South Africa.
Afghanistan have suffered consecutive defeats to Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, South Africa and England so far in the ICC showpiece 50-over event.
Topics mentioned in this article India Cricket Team Virat Kohli World Cup 2019 The Rose Bowl, Southampton Cricket India vs Afghanistan, Match 28
Kohli might see wife Anushka Sharma cheering for him from the stands
India take on Afghanistan in their next World Cup 2019 match
Anushka Sharma was spotted in London with husband Virat

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Microsoft has rolled out a new cumulative update for Windows 8 operating system. The latest update will bring performance, audio and video playback, application and driver compatibility, and battery improvements.
The major update is released just ahead of general availability of the flagship operating system. To be precise only two weeks before the release of Windows 8 for public. The update will be automatically delivered to all Windows 8 systems via Windows Update.
The General Availability Cumulative Update is available for Windows 8 Client and Windows Server 2012. This GA cumulative update package provides a collection of performance and reliability improvements designed to improve overall Windows 8 experience. Microsoft recommends applying this GA cumulative update as a part of the regular maintenance routines.
When you turn a Windows feature on or off, the computer may need a restart. For example, this action may be necessary when you turn Remote Access on or off.
If you are a MSDN or enterprise customer running Windows 8 RTM on your computer system, you will notice the update available through Windows Update. The KB 2756872 update is around 200 MB download, depending on your system and may need a system restart to complete the update.


If you're looking for a complete, delivered and installed, stack solution or the engineering and consulting to complement other resources, contact AirClean for professional experience.
Our engineering services utilize state-of-the-art software to design a variety of stacks, liners, duct work and structures. Our services include Finite Element Analysis, heat transfer and Computational Fluid Dynamics.


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Rock Festival is a live album by The Youngbloods and was released in 1970.  It reached #80 on the Billboard Top LPs chart.

The album featured the single "It's a Lovely Day", which did not chart.

Track listing
 "It's a Lovely Day" (Jesse Colin Young) – 2:35
 "Faster All the Time" (Lowell Levinger) – 3:55
 "Prelude" (Levinger, Young) – 1:01
 "On Beautiful Lake Spenard" (Levinger) – 4:56
 "Josiane" (Young) – 5:23
 "Sea Cow Boogie" (Levinger, Young) – 0:22
 "Fiddler a Dram" (Levinger) – 5:12
 "Misty Roses" (Tim Hardin) – 4:05
 "Interlude" (Levinger) – 2:12
 "Peepin' 'N' Hidin' (Baby, What You Want Me To Do)" (Jimmy Reed) – 5:06
 "Ice Bag" (Levinger, Young) – 2:22

Recording dates
March 29, 1970 (at The Family Dog on the Great Highway in San Francisco, California)
April 16, 1970 (at The Barn in Marshall, California)
April 18, 1970 (at the University of Santa Clara)
May 19, 1970 (at Provo Park in Berkeley, California)
July 21, 1970 (at Pacific High Recording in San Francisco, California)

Charts

References

1970 live albums
The Youngbloods albums

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John Mitchel's U8 & U10 Boys and girls training is every Sunday morning from 10.30am to 12.00pm in our astro pitch.
Intermediate Championship Rd 2 Grp 4. We entertained Beaufort at home on Sunday in Ballyseedy .Mitchel's got off to a flying start and lead from the throw into the end of the game , some excellent scores from Alan O Donoghue, James Decennial Sheehy ,Wayne Duggan, Shane O Connor, Thomas Kearns and Michael Kelliher saw us build up a big lead and this coupled by super defending saw us lead at the short whistle 0-11 to 0-2 playing with a strong wind. The second half saw us start with an early point into the wind by Michael Kelliher set the tone for the second half and we continued to push up on Beaufort with fine points from Alan O Donoghue, James Duggan and Niall Sheehy put us into a commanding lead coming into the last few minutes where Beaufort added a goal leaving the Final score Mitchel's 0-17 Beaufort 1-5.Well done to all on a very polished performance with excellent scores, super defending and discipline. Well done to the team and management. We now play Glenflesk away in the last round in a must win game, match details to follow Check our Facebook and twitter pages, Full support appreciated for Clive and the team.
Our next game is away to Currow on Monday April 15th. Training continues on Thursdays at 7pm.New Players welcome.
U 18 Minor Ladies, our next game is away to Dr Crokes on April 17th at 6.45 pm training continues at 7 pm on Thursdays.
Continues on Thursday s at 7pm.
John Mitchels are kicking off their fundraising this year with a pub Quiz in Galleys bar and restaurant on Friday 12th April at 8.00pm. Teams of 4 with €40 per team. Great fun for all and some fantastic spot prizes on the night. All money raised goes towards juvenile training and gear.
We have joined up with St Vincent De Paul to rise much needed funds for both John Mitchel's and SVP. Vincent's charity shops are a very important aspect of the service SVP provides. Not only do they provide people with new and lightly worn items at affordable prices, they also provide an income source for the Society, which is recycled directly back into the community.
By donating your second-hand clothes and unwanted items, not only will you be freeing up space in your home, you will also be making a difference to people in need, in your community.
We now have an SVP clothes bank in our car park at our state-of-the-art sports facility in Ballyseedy.
A fantastic new facility has now been added at our grounds in Ballyseedy.
A new walkway/jogging path approx. 1km long has been laid, complete with bollard level lighting.
Come and enjoy a fabulous experience in a safe and healthy environment.
This community facility is open to all and is free for a limited opening period. A reasonable membership fee may apply at a later date.
A STRICT NO DOGS – NO CYCLING OR NO STUDDED FOOTBALL BOOTS rule applies to the walkways.
A hearty, healthy John Mitchel's welcome awaits you!
Physical Activity for adults 50 years and over.
Go for Life Games continue at our sports complex in Ballyseedy on Friday April 12th from 10.00am to 11.30am. The Go for Life Games are designed for older adults in the local community to create opportunities to take part in health enhancing physical activities while also enjoying a fun social atmosphere. The games include favourite activities such as bowling, throwing and lobbing target games. Also included will be a range of strengthening and stretching exercises to keep you feeling fit and healthy. Just arrive on the morning to register. All are welcome, cost is €5 per session – pay as you go.
Our bingo continues on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nights @ 8.30pm in our premises on the John Joe Sheehy Road. Bingo is a vital fundraiser for the club and all funds raised from the bingo goes directly back into the club and all support is greatly appreciated. Any member who wishes to volunteer can do so by giving their details to any club officer.
Our sports complex at Camp Ballyseedy is available for bookings on the Sports Hall and All-Weather pitch. The complex is also open for children's parties. For further information contact the club reception on 066 7197070.
Please note that all club merchandise is now available for purchasing only through Hennebery's sports shop, Ashe St. Tralee and is no longer for sale at our complex in Ballyseedy. Please also note that our club colours are - green and gold jerseys, white togs and green and gold socks.
Copyright © 2019 John Mitchels GAA Club. All Rights Reserved.


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Q: VSTS How do we trigger automated build of one project when there is a checkin in another project In VSTS I have 2 Git projects (ProjectA,ProjectB). If ProjectA is updated then automated build is triggered. I would also like ProjectB to trigger also after ProjectA. How do I configure this in VSTS?
I check the trigger section but I not Build completion Add option is disabled. Is this the feature I should be using?

A: Although the build system supports chained builds, those builds must reside within the same team project. Team Projects are intended for isolation of unrelated resources with no dependencies. Since you have dependencies between these repos, ideally, they should not be in separate team projects.
Some options:

*

*Script it using the REST APIs.

*Make a build definition in Team Project A for the repo hosted in Team Project B, then use chained builds.

*Host your related repos and build/release definitions in the same team project.

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These are some lies we made up about Perth.
A space alien from Venus was witnessed by a lady hunting in a forest near Perth.
An extraterrestrial from space showed up gazing at the water by Big Coulee Dam before dawn.
The martian navigator of a UFO was made out having a seat in a chair in an apartment in Perth.
A large menacing ghost has regularly been noticed pacing from building to building very late at night on a Perth street. No matter what people state, this is a horrible spirit that you shouldn't go seeking.
The phantom of a young-looking guy sporting a confederate uniform is regularly noticed searching through a fridge in the kitchen of a Perth mobile home on a dark night.


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Habeas corpus (; Latin for "you [shall] have the body") is a legal action or writ by means of which detainees can seek relief from unlawful imprisonment. In the Bill of Rights of the Philippine constitution, habeas corpus is guaranteed in terms almost identically to those used in the U.S. Constitution. in Article 3, Section 15 of the Constitution of the Philippines states that "The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except in cases of invasion or rebellion when the public safety requires it".

History

American Period

In response to continuing unrest, the Philippine Commission availed itself of an option in the Philippine Organic Act of 1902, , and on January 31, 1905, requested that Governor-General Luke Edward Wright suspend the writ of habeas corpus. He did so the same day, and habeas corpus was suspended until he revoked his proclamation on October 15, 1905. The suspension gave rise to the United States Supreme Court case Fischer v. Baker, .

Marcos Administration
In 1971, after the Plaza Miranda bombing, the Marcos administration, under Ferdinand Marcos, suspended habeas corpus in an effort to stifle the oncoming insurgency, having blamed the Filipino Communist Party for the events of August 21. Many considered this to be a prelude to Martial Law. After widespread protests, however, the Marcos administration decided to reintroduce the writ. In December 2009 under Arroyo Administration, habeas corpus was suspended in Maguindanao as the province was placed under martial law. This occurred in response to the Maguindanao massacre.

Law
According to the Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution "All persons, except those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua when evidence of guilt is strong, shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties, or be released on recognizance as may be provided by law. The right to bail shall not be impaired even when the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is suspended. Excessive bail shall not be required."

References

Philippines habeas corpus law


As a card-carrying Asian, of course I eat rice all the time. Hell, I'm eating rice right now as I type this.
I made a beeline to the healthy food section, notably sandwiched between the jamón counter and chocolate snacks. My eyes swept through the packs of imported chia seeds, muesli and goji berries before spotting what I'd been looking for – the hallowed superfood praised by Oprah, NASA, and hipsters and health buffs everywhere for its high protein content – quinoa.
…with a price tag of 6,75 euro a kilo!
So much for my walk on the wild side. I snapped back to my senses and snatched up two packs of white rice. Rice is life!
Is she surprised by quinoa's popularity?
I've heard quite a few times that the quinoa boom over the past decade has ironically left Peruvian and Bolivian quinoa farmers unable to afford it (this 2013 Guardian article points the finger at well-meaning vegans for this). Yet after reading more recent articles on quinoa, it's been reported that its surge in popularity has increased the welfare of Andean agricultural folk , and that the real threat is growing global competition.
So vegans and hipsters can breathe a sigh of relief that they're not causing a malnutrition crisis in the Andes.
Quinoa is hardly the first food in history to have been gentrified. A few dishes in the typical Spanish menu have humble origins, like gazpacho, which was a staple of shepherds, farmers and peasants in Southern Spain. Callos a la Madrileña, that hearty stew made with tripe, blood sausage, tomatoes and peppers, was only served in common taverns until the long-standing posh restaurant Lhardy added it to its menu.
If there's a running theme among these humble dishes, it's that necessity can be fodder for culinary creativity!
The next big humble thing?
While I adore Bourdain, I couldn't help but LOL, imagining this beer garden special as the next plat du jour among the world's trendy foodistas.
So what exactly is pork sisig? Basically, it's chopped up pig's ears, jowls and liver cooked with onions and chilis, garnished with calamansi (Philippine citrus), topped with a fried egg and served on a sizzling plate. This dish is widely believed to have been created out of, again, leftover pig heads sold cheap by the commissaries of the U.S. military base in the region of Pampanga, Philippines, during the American Occupation.
Man, just thinking about sisig is making my mouth water, and also very nostalgic for my university days. Sisig and San Miguel beer practically defined that era for me as I navigated those wonder years filled with new friendships, love and heartbreak – exciting, comforting, sour and bitter, sometimes all at once. It was what I shared with best friends and beaus, and even strangers in a carpool that liked to stop by a certain roadside carinderia just to get our sisig fix for the day.
So do I think sisig will become the next gentrified food following Bourdain's prediction? I truly doubt it. It will certainly not be the next vegan wonderfood, obvz. But with the ever-increasing popularity of street food, and new food and travel documentaries popping up on Netflix every month, stranger things can happen.
On the subject of transforming humble food, I'd like to round up this post with my most recent discovery: Peko Peko Bao Street Kitchen off Gran Vía (metro Banco España). It's a casual, kitschy place that offers some Filipino street food on their menu (and plated creatively to boot!) thanks to the two Filipino chefs in their kitchen.
To sum up my recommendations: Nilasing na hipon or in Spanish, Gambon borracho – drunken shrimp cooked in beer, honey and chilis.
More must trys: sticky ribs and "Gyozilla" or fried gyoza garnished with sesame seeds. Most creative dish goes to their Spanish twist to kilawin, the Filipino version of ceviche: Cheek Kilawin or beef cheeks cooked in coconut vinegar and soy sauce. It's served with homemade mini tortitas which you wrap the beef cheek slices with like a small taco – creative and absolutely delicious!
A final anecdote before this gets TL;DR – upon discovering Peko Peko, I excitedly took some of my Pinoy friends there for dinner. After a feast was laid before us, we asked for the one final, critical dish to make it all perfect.
Imagine our crumpled faces when we were told by the lovely Spanish owner, Rocio, that they didn't have rice that night. Bummer!!!
I guess no matter how much you dress up humble Asian street food, nothing will ever come close to the most revered staple of all – at least in that part of the world where I'm from – rice, rice baby!!


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Statement on June 14 Shooting
We are deeply shocked by the shooting that targeted members of Congress and others, and we're praying for a complete and swift recovery for those injured. Based on reports, were it not for the work of Capitol Police officers, the casualties could have been far more numerous and we applaud the actions of all who saved lives. Though the motivations of the shooter are not yet known, this violent act represents a further breakdown in our political culture. Those who seek office in service of their country should not have to fear for their lives. No one should. We fear that guns and bullets are replacing speech and debate, and we know that all those who believe in democracy and human dignity will not allow that to happen. Our fractured society continues to be in need of healing, and we ask that all do their part to bring people closer together.
Jewish Rohingya Justice Network Statement on Genocide Prevention Day
Movement Activities
Pursuing Justice
Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association have signed on to Jewish Rohingya Justice Network's Statement on Genocide Prevention Day.
Statement on the Formation of a New Israeli Government
The State of Israel and the world's Jewish Diaspora communities have a relationship built on a common history and shared values.
The reality of a ruling coalition in Israel that will include dozens of Knesset members who freely express racist, homophobic and anti-democratic beliefs is frightening and is an anathema to Progressive Judaism.
Jewish Teachings on Resilience
On Shabbat Sukkot, Rabbi Deborah Waxman, president and CEO of Reconstructing Judaism, spoke at Philadelphia's Mishkan Shalom. The talk focused on how Jewish practices and rituals cultivate resilience within individuals and communities — sustaining the Jewish people through the centuries and millennia. S


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There were a total of 17 national teams and 1 international team registered to participate in the underground mine rescue competition. The 17 teams were selected from the regional mine rescue competitions that took place in the North, Mid and South regions of Mexico during 2016 and 2017.
That same day at approximately 13:15 (1:15 pm) the National Seismological Service (SSN) reported a 7.1 magnitude earthquake between Puebla and Morelos, 120 km from México City. The earthquake severely affected the centre of the country.
The CAMIMEX Safety Committee promptly made the decision to cancel the National Mine Rescue Competition and respond to the call for collaboration made by the Mexico City government.
I am writing in hope of support. As you know, yesterday an earthquake took place in México City, which has caused devastating damages: buildings and schools collapsed with people (children) still trapped, damaging structures which are still considered high-risk areas.
As a mining guild, we have the resources, equipment and experience in removal of materials. The efforts of rescuing survivors will continue for a period of 48 hrs. The rescue teams that would have participated in the competition will travel to Mexico City and provide support in the disaster.
In an example of true community spirit, the call for help was answered. Citizens arrived in trucks and on bicycles with the offer to provide further assistance to the rescue teams and the military who were supporting the population under the DNIII Plan activated the day before by President Enrique Peña Nieto.
Thus far, the earthquake has resulted in 305 deaths – a number that continues to rise every day. According to Air Worldwide, there is an estimated US $2,560 million in damages.
MineARC stands in solidarity with the Mexican community during this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire nation.


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So, I recently went to a Walk Off The Earth concert, and it was awesome. Their concerts just keep getting better and better. As good as it was, that's not the purpose for this entry. The purpose is a guy named Scott Helman, and a thought he provoked.
Scott Helman performed for 30 minutes before WOTE came on stage. He's a teenager with a fantastic voice, infectious enthusiasm, and a whole load of confidence. His songs are simple, and he obviously has a good time on stage. ... and that, my good friend, is contagious. If someone is having the time of their life on stage (or seems like they are), the chances are the audience is following suit. By the time 15 minutes had passed, about 700 people who had come to see Walk Off The Earth were full-on whistling, screaming, and raving for this unknown performer on stage. As I stood there, I caught myself thinking, "'I've got to buy this guy's album."
After the show, I bought a WOTE t-shirt, one for my wife, and a Scott Helman CD, and I was excited to spin it as soon as I got out to my car.
So, my wife and I got in, I unwrapped the CD, put it in, and 3 songs into it, I broke the silence, and asked, "Is this as bad as I think it is?" My wife responded, "Yeah, it almost seems it isn't him."
I ended up listening to the whole CD, and the only song I wanted to listen to a second time was the last song, which was a live recording of him on stage.
I wondered why such a great performer would put out a product so misrepresentative of his talent. Hmm.... Also, if this was the only instance of such a phenomenon, I probably wouldn't give it much thought, but it's happened with a handful of other albums I've purchased based on live shows.
Then, that got me thinking about a number of things. It got me thinking about how the recording industry has changed in the last 20 years.
It got me thinking about my recording practices and what is really important to me as an engineer, and often, a producer.
I guess it might be a product of the process of recording getting easier, and cheaper. Now it's easier than ever to buy a couple hundred dollars' worth of equipment, and bang out a couple of home-recorded songs. But, I don't think that's it.
I think it might be that people seem to think that producing an album should be easier than it was before technology took over the process, but I couldn't disagree more.
I think the heart and soul of a great album has nothing to do with whether or not it was produced on stage or in a studio. It has to do with pouring your heart and soul into what you are doing. Technologies such as Beat-detective and Auto-tune are great tools, but I think they are more and more often used as crutches.
People before auto-tune had to learn how to sing. They had to do it well, and they had to do it quick. Using tape didn't afford us hundreds of inconsequential takes, nor did it let us easily hack together the best portions of those takes. It was expensive, and every take used it up. As such, fewer musicians were inclined to run into a studio and try to lay down their tracks without perfecting their craft. "Fix it in the mix" almost didn't exist.
But I digress - a bit.
I think the lower barrier to entry, as well as giant leaps in corrective technology, has put more of the burden on the engineer to create a great track, instead of the artist, and unless your engineer has the same passion and vision as you do, I can almost guarantee a product that misrepresents your talent.
I guess, after hearing Scott's album, I caught myself wondering about the future of the business I'm in. I then wondered why I'm doing what I'm doing, and it felt good.
True artists are always going to be interested in creating a product that captures their passion and does their vision justice. They are also always going to want to put in as much creative energy as needed to create that product.
...and as long as that passion is burning within me, there will always be musicians who can see that and want to connect and create at Art City Sound. Man, that really sounded like something coming out of a marketing department, but it's true. As long as I am willing to push myself and do whatever is necessary to bring out what my clients want, then I believe the future is bright.
I invite you to come in, take a tour, and spend a few moments chatting. It'll soon become apparent if the vision is caught, and the appropriate energy exists. Mutual understanding is key, because these days, the mixing engineer is the person who creates a lot of the sound that will make it on the album, and if they don't understand what you're all about, there's a chance you could end up with an album that falls flat in comparison.
Click here to see what others are saying about Art City Sound.


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IndianMovieBGMs: How to rip BGMs and Voice from DVD!
How to rip BGMs and Voice from DVD!
Mine is kinda complicated method. I think there are easier way 2 do it. But this is how I do it.
1) After opening DVD Audio Extractor, in DVD-Video source choose File-Open single DVD VOB file. After choosing the file from DVD click next.
2) In Output Format choose WAV.
Tick "Save each channel into separate file"
3) Choose output location, Tick "Save each channel into separate file". Click next.
*CH 1 & 2 are BGMs, 3 is voice, 4 is Bass, 5 & 6 are sound effects and surround. Normally this is how there are recorded in a DVD.
Mix CH 1 & 2, Let Ch 1 be left and Ch 2 be right audio (Download). It's another head cracking procedure. I do this way to preserve the quality and to give the Stereo effect.. Try this out with any DVD.
2) Open Ch 1(Stereo) in Audio Editor software I provided.
3) Select all (ctrl+A). Move cursor to right audio track. Move slowly till the cursor show R. When it shows R, make a right-click. Right audio will be chosen.
4) Click on "Silence the selected region". Save the file.
5) Open Ch 2 (Stereo), point the cursor to the left audio till it shows L. Right-click. Left audio will be selected.
6) Click on "Silence the selected region". Save the file.
7) Now open Ch 1 again and copy the entire track.
8) Open Ch 2, press ctrl+alt+V.
9) Mix setting will pop up. Choose 100% for both Amp Select and Amp Paste.
11) You can now start editing.


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Q: asp.net pages work, but classic asp gives access denied error I am setting up an existing application on a new server. It is a mix of Asp.Net and Classic Asp pages. The asp.net pages work perfectly, but the classic asp pages give the following error:

[DBNETLIB][ConnectionOpen (Connect()).]SQL Server does not exist or
  access denied.

My Settings:

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*Windows Server 2008 x64

*IIS7

*SQL 2008 Express with Advanced Services

*32bit application

Here are some things I've tried:

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*Set IIS7 AppPool to enable 32-bit applications

*Enabled "Active Server Pages" extension in IIS "ISAPI and CGI Restrictions"

*Installed Frontpage 2002 Extensions for IIS7 (from RTR)

*Enabled Named Pipes protocol in SQL Config Mgr

My Connection String:
connectionString="Data Source=(local);Initial Catalog=System;Persist Security Info=True;User ID=System;Password=mypassword" providerName="System.Data.SqlClient"

My CLICONFG Alias:

*

*Server Alias = System

*Network Library = Named Pipes

*Connection Parameters = (local)

I've successfully installed the program in this environment before without any issues. Both *.asp and asp.net are using the same connection string, so I can't see how that is a problem. The User "System" specified in the Connection String is setup as a user in SQL with all permissions granted.
Please help!! I've spent over 3 days on this.
Thanks!

A: I'm not so sure that classic asp understands all the parameters in your connection string.  It likely ignores something it doesn't understand but the on that I think it's having the greatest trouble with is this one:
Data Source=(local)

and possibly
providerName="System.Data.SqlClient"

I would try either:

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*Creating a second connection string and use one for classic ASP and the other for aspx. Use this 'simple' format for classic asp:
Server=myServerAddress;Database=myDataBase;User Id=myUsername;Password=myPassword;

*Change the Data Source parameter to use the actual server or instance name.

A: System.Data.SqlClient is a data provider for asp.net, it wouldn't work with classic asp.
Here's an example of a Classic ASP connection string for SQL Server
Provider=sqloledb;Data Source=yourServerAddress;Initial Catalog=yourDataBase;User Id=yourUserid;Password=yourPwd;

For more examples see here - look at oledb providers.
http://www.connectionstrings.com/sql-server/
Also, where are you putting your connection string?  If it's in web.config then .net will be able to read it but Classic ASP won't.  It needs to go in the page which wants to connect itself, in an include or in global.asa
Edit - one extra point.  If you're using SQL Server Express then you need to specify this - eg:
Data Source=localhost\SQLEXPRESS

A: Shawnda, John and Evan make good suggestions and points.
I'll share my active live server configurations with you so you have something to test on your server. That's if you're running MSSQL on IIS 7.x and Windows 2008 Server with any flavor of SQL Server 2008.
I run 2 servers mixed .Net and ASP one Web 2008 and 2008 R2 with IIS .Net sites with ASP using a common db all sites mixed work just fine.
First tip, make your connection string a Call Function or Sub.
From what you said you have to find all the locations you have your connection string.
How we migrate will help you.
Create your function and place it into your SQL Included pages or your master scripts page that is included in all pages that need your connection string.
Function ConnOpen(SqlConn)
Dim strConnSql
Set SqlConn = Server.CreateObject("ADODB.Connection")
strConnSql = "Provider=SQLNCLI10;Server=SERVERNAME\SQLEXPRESS;Database=DBNAME;UID=USER;PWD=PASSWORD;"
SqlConn.Open strConnSql
End Function

Function ConnClose(SqlConn)
SqlConn.Close
Set SqlConn = Nothing
End Function

Follow what has been suggested and change the string.
This is how I migrate sites from databases.
I will add a new connection string as a function and test it on one of my pages.
If the new connection works I'll do a search and replace of the string.
Once you figure out which connection string works you're going to stop spending time like 3 days.
The string above is active on my .Net sites in my inc_sqlpage.asp which is included in all pages that require database connection.
You should find all your connection strings and remove and replace them with a easier to manage function.
Call ConnOpen(MyConn)
... 'your SQL
Call ConnClose(MyConn)

If after this method you still can't connect then I'll say it's your server naming or firewall if this is a new server.
Example: I do not use IP address connections only internal DNS machine names. If i changed the servername to IP I would see the same type of error.
I'm sure you have tried different settings but try the one above switching IP with Machine Name,  .\ and localhost but not (local).

A: I found the solution!!!
Thanks everyone for your assistance. I finally found the solution!
Turns out the connection string for my classic asp pages were expecting SQL to be installed with the default instance....but I had done a named instance. The connection string had "Data Source = System" (System was an alias setup on the computer that only specified (local) as the connection....it did not specify the instance name.).
I changed the connection string to "Data Source = .\SQLEXPRESS" and it worked fine.
The connection string that was in there would have worked fine if I had selected "Default Instance" during the installation....as had been done on other servers I had installed.
Thanks again!


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One of the first items that any serious photographer or filmmaker should consider buying after the camera is a tripod. Having the right camera support can not only improve the quality of your images by eliminating camera shake and vibration—it can also give you more flexibility in the camera techniques you can use and the settings you can shoot in.
Stabilizing and positioning your camera with a support lets you take long exposures, control your camera from a remote device or computer, or shoot from points of view that might be impossible to achieve handheld. For most serious video work, a tripod is an essential tool.
Tripods have two main parts: the legs and the head. Although there are cheap tripods with integrated heads, most models you'll want to consider have separate heads and legs. They're sometimes sold together in kits, but you can also purchase the legs and then choose a head separately, to get the most appropriate one for your gear and style of shooting. Read on to find out what you should consider when selecting the legs and the head.
Consider how often and how far you'll carry the tripod. If you want to carry it in a bag, measure the bag interior and make sure the tripod will fit with a head on when it's folded up. If you're carrying it with a camera backpack, consider whether the model will be easy to carry in the bag's tripod loop or holder. Also make sure that the tripod you select doesn't have any protrusions that will make it difficult to carry in your bag, such as a large handle.
Carbon fiber legs are made of layers of carbon fibers around a hollow core.
Material: Carbon fiber and aluminum are the most popular materials for tripod legs, and carbon fiber is the lightest of the two. Carbon fiber legs also provide excellent rigidity relative to their weight and size. Some ultracompact tripods are made of aluminum and are very lightweight, but they provide less strength and rigidity than carbon fiber legs of comparable size. In some cases, other metals and alloys are used. They are usually comparable to or heavier than aluminum.
Some tripods, like this Benro MeFoto Transfunctional Travel Tripod, have a removable leg that works as a monopod. Design: Having more than three leg sections allows a tripod to be very compact when folded but still offer a reasonable extended height. Some legs are flat instead of round in order to achieve an ultracompact design when folded, and some designs allow the legs to fold up 180 degrees to achieve a very short folded length. A monopod is obviously a very compact option. For the best of both worlds, look for a tripod with a removable leg that can be used as a monopod.
How heavy is your camera with your heaviest lens, a flash unit, and any other accessories you use mounted? Check the load capacity specs of the tripod you're considering to make sure it can support that amount of weight.
Having fewer leg segments increases stability and allows the tripod to support heavier gear.
Material: While there are specialty tripods for very heavy cameras that are made of wood or steel, standard tripods made of carbon fiber, aluminum, and alloys meet the needs of most photographers, with some models that can bear weights in the 50-pound range.
Design: Limiting the number of leg sections to three generally allows a tripod to support a heavier load.
Some tripods are quicker to open and set up than others, and some allow you more flexibility and precision in the angles at which you can position the camera. Tripods also vary widely in terms of how high they are when fully extended and how low they can bring the camera when at their minimum height.
Look for a low minimum height if you're going to be shooting close to the ground or a tabletop, and look for a high maximum height if you're going to be standing and shooting for long periods, as with sports events and landscape photography.
Take out a tape measure and measure the distance between the floor and the level where you'll usually want your camera to be, and then compare that with the maximum height of the tripod you're looking at. Don't count the center column extension. There are occasions when raising the center column to get extra height is helpful, but because you sacrifice stability for height when you do that, it's not something you should plan to do routinely. Think of the center column as something that you can raise a little to make fine adjustments to the camera height.
Flip locks make it quick to set up or collapse tripod legs.
Design: The main design element contributing to the speed of tripod setup is the leg lock type. Flip locks are quicker to open and close than twist locks. In terms of adjustability, a tripod with a removable center column or no center column will often let you shoot very close to the ground. A reversible center column or head mount will let you mount your camera under the tripod legs so that you can shoot very low. Some tripods have adjustable horizontal mounts that allow you to use the center column as an arm. A monopod can be a good option for shooting styles that require a combination of support and motion, such as panning.
A reversible center column lets you mount the camera under the legs.
Features: Tripod legs that can be independently set at different angles offer more flexibility in shooting angles and can also provide more stable support on uneven ground.
You can spend under a hundred dollars on a tripod or over a thousand. A well-designed and carefully manufactured tripod will obviously cost more than one that's been slapped together from a basic design. However, some materials are simply more expensive and will boost the cost of any tripod, regardless of its design and construction.
Naturally, manufacturers tend to match high-quality design and construction with more expensive materials such as carbon fiber. That means if you buy a carbon fiber tripod, you're likely to get good quality all around, whereas if you buy one made of less pricey materials, you should pay closer attention to whether the design and construction are up to snuff. Aluminum and alloy tripods run the gamut from cheap, flimsy models that are best avoided to extremely well-made ones that are worth investing in.
A good tripod doesn't just eliminate camera shake caused by your movement. It can also reduce the effects of the movement that occurs within the camera when you take a picture, resulting in a sharper image. Its legs damp the vibration caused by the mirror slap of an SLR, and they absorb any vibrations created by elements in the environment. Some materials are better than others at damping vibrations.
The tripod's design and the strength, rigidity, and weight of the leg materials both contribute to the tripod's overall stability. Some materials are less flexible than others, which means that they'll do a better job of holding the camera absolutely still in a strong wind and remaining impervious to vibrations.
Some tripods have feet that are interchangeable with wide rubber shoes to increase stability on smooth surfaces. This monopod from Benro has a swiveling wide rubber foot to combine stability with flexibility.
Material: High-quality carbon fiber has excellent damping properties, strength, and rigidity, but because it's lightweight, carbon fiber tripods can be more susceptible to strong wind. Metal tripods often have more weight to give them stability, but their damping properties and rigidity vary according to the specific metal used. In general, metals provide less vibration damping than carbon fiber.
Design: Having more than three leg segments usually lessens the stability and the overall strength and rigidity of the tripod.
A weight hook at the bottom end of the center column will let you increase the stability of the tripod by attaching a weight. Features: A grooved center column can increase the stability of the camera when the center column is raised. Some tripods have a weight hook at the bottom end of the center column so that you can attach a sandbag or another weight to increase the tripod's stability. If you shoot in areas with smooth flooring, look for a tripod with rubber feet. Some tripods have feet that can be replaced by wide rubber shoes for a better grip on smooth surfaces or metal spikes for a firm hold in soft ones.
If you'll be shooting in extremes of temperature; in a wet, dusty, salty, or sandy environment; or in high wind, you'll want to select a tripod that's made of a material that will make it easy to handle and doesn't have any design elements that will be damaged or difficult to use in the environment.
Metal tripod legs can be easier to handle in cold weather when they're covered with foam pads.
Weatherproofed twist locks are a good choice for working in extreme conditions.
Material: In cold weather, metals such as aluminum not only get cold but also stick to warm skin—an unpleasant and even potentially harmful experience. Likewise, in very hot weather, metals can become unpleasantly hot to handle. Carbon fiber is a commonly selected alternative to metal legs, since it doesn't get too cold or hot to handle and never sticks. Although some carbon fiber legs have been reported to become brittle and susceptible to breaking in the cold, this is only likely to happen in very extreme cold, not in typical winter conditions. Look for a tripod that doesn't have metal parts that can rust if you'll be in a wet or salty environment. In high winds, a heavy metal tripod is sometimes a better choice than carbon fiber.
Design: Leg locks that twist instead of flipping open are often preferable in extreme conditions, because the locks don't have metal parts that can rust and are less likely to get jammed by sand or debris. Look for leg locks and other parts that are weatherproofed to keep debris and moisture out.
Some tripods have feet that are interchangeable with metal spikes to increase stability on soft or slippery ground. Features: If you're shooting in high wind, a tripod with a weight hook in the center will let you hang a bag of sand or another heavy object to increase the tripod's stability. If you opt for a metal tripod, look for one with foam pads on the legs to make them easier to handle in the cold. You can buy pads separately if the tripod doesn't come with them. Some tripods have feet that can be replaced with spikes to increase stability on sandy, soft, or icy terrain.
The kind of head that's best for you depends on the type of shooting you do and the gear you do it with. Make sure you choose a head with controls and knobs that are smooth and easy to operate, and that it holds the camera firmly in place when locked into position. As with tripod legs, you should always check the load capacity of a head before buying it, to make sure that it will be able to support your heaviest gear.
Most heads come with a quick release plate that stays attached to your camera's tripod socket and simply snaps onto the head when you want to mount the camera. A locking lever lets you release the camera from the head when you're done shooting.
Ball heads have a ball-and-socket design that allows you to tilt and swivel the mounted camera in any direction, with very fine control over camera positioning. Because they generally have just one lever for loosening and locking the grip on the ball supporting the camera, they make adjusting the camera position very quick and easy. Some ball heads have a greater range of motion than others, so make sure the one you choose allows you to position your camera as desired.
Ball heads are perhaps the most popular type of tripod head, and work very well for most types of photography. They are also compact for carrying.
A pan head gives you separate controls for adjusting the tilt, swivel, and rotation of the camera. Pan heads are useful for types of photography and videography in which you want to lock the position of the camera but still be able to move it smoothly on one axis. Naturally, that includes panning shots. Pan heads are also useful for creating composite images, such as panoramas, in which each frame needs to be taken from a precise camera position. Changing the whole camera position is a more arduous process with a pan head than with a ball head because there are separate controls for each axis.
A gimbal head is used for supporting cameras with the very long, heavy telephoto lenses used in sports, bird, and nature photography. It supports the camera and lens at their center of gravity to provide stability and give the gear a weightless feel. Gimbal heads make tracking fast-moving subjects along vertical or horizontal axes smooth and easy.
A tilt head is most commonly used on a monopod, because it combines compact design with some of the flexibility in camera positioning that larger tripod heads provide. A tilt head allows you to tilt the camera but doesn't offer a wider range of adjustability. It's designed for quick adjustments to the tilt angle, with just one control knob.
A head that's designed to support a camera shooting video usually has one long handle so that you can easily pan and tilt the camera to follow the action in your scene. Video heads are designed to provide especially smooth movements for tracking subjects. Some video heads called fluid heads use lubricants to achieve this.


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Kenneth Ruud, Professor in Chemistry at the University of Tromsø, Norway, is the first Nordic researcher to be awarded the Dirac medal. This international award goes to young researchers below 40 years of age, and is administrated by the Association of Theoretical and Computational Chemists (WATOC).
WATOC president Leo Radom says Ruud is presented with the award for his "outstanding work on the development of ab initio methods for the calculation of molecular properties involving external sources of magnetic or electric fields".
The Dirac award is named after the English founder of quantum mechanics, Paul Dirac. The winner of this award is invited to give a speech on the international conference that WATOC organises every third year. The next conference is held in Sydney, in September 2008.
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RENX's Top-30 Canadian CRE stories of 2020
The $1B acquisition of the St. Paul's Hospital property in Vancouver is one of the RENX Top-10 Stories of 2020. (Google Street View)
The COVID-19 pandemic has been the "story" of 2020, but within the commercial real estate industry there is a much deeper thread to the year.
A story of resilience, adaptation, and soldiering on in the face of conditions few of us would have imagined 12 months ago. That's what we have focused on with RENX's annual selection of our Top-30 Canadian CRE Stories of 2020.
Sure, COVID-19 plays a role in some of the articles we've selected – heck, the virus has dramatically transformed our day-to-day lives and how we conduct business.
But this list of articles also reflect an industry that continues to go about its business; acquiring and divesting buildings and land; investing in and financing ongoing and future developments; seeking out merger and acquisition opportunities; leasing; hiring and promoting those who have a knack for success; and pushing the limits of property technology, aka proptech, in a rapidly expanding sector.
This is what our Top-30 stories represent. We've listed our Top 10 stories below, from both RENX and other media sources. As always, we are focused on Canadian activities, and while some of the selections represent international transactions a Canadian-based entity is at the core.
We've ordered our Top 10, after much debate, in order of prominence. The remaining 20 stories are loosely grouped according to sector, geography or other factors (you can access the full Top-30 Stories, and expanded excerpts, here).
We know you'll agree with some of the choices, and disagree with others. But that's the fun of a year-end list. So Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at RENX, and without further ado…
10. Airbnb value tops $100B US following IPO
San Francisco-based Airbnb (ABNB-Q), which has also become a major game-changer in the Canadian short-term rental sector, made a triumphant public market debut Dec. 10. Its shares closed at US$144.71, giving the company a valuation of over US$100 billion.
9. Sandpiper succeeds in ousting Artis REIT CEO, trustees
Sandpiper Group succeeded in ousting senior managers Artis REIT (AX-UN-T). Co-founder and CEO Armin Martins and CFO Jim Green are retiring; board chairman Edward Warkentin and three other trustees resigned.
8. Brookfield acquires mortgage lender Genworth/Sagen
Brookfield Business Partners (BBU-UN-T) is finalizing its takeover of Genworth MI Canada, the country's largest private sector residential mortgage insurer, in a $3.8 billion deal.
7. Ottawa primed to become e-commerce hub: Broccolini
Broccolini COO Anthony Broccolini says Ottawa, traditionally an industrial outlier, is poised to become a major distribution hub. Broccolini is building a 2.8M square-foot, multilevel Amazon distribution centre in the city.
6. Dream, Humbold JV on 79-storey Toronto tower
Dream Office REIT (D-UN-T) and Humbold Properties unveiled plans in early December to construct a 79-storey mixed-use tower at 212 King St. W. It's just one of several major tower projects announced during the year.
5. Groupe Petra, MACH buy Montreal's 1100 René-Lévesque
Groupe Petra and Groupe MACH partnered to purchase one of the best-known office buildings in Montreal, at 1100 René-Lévesque West. The class-A, 27-storey tower holds LEED Platinum and BOMA Platinum certifications.
4. Oxford, CT REIT plan 3M-sq.-ft. Canada Square redev.
Oxford Properties Group and CT REIT plan to redevelop the 9.2-acre Canada Square with a three-million-square-foot, five-tower mixed-use development at Yonge and Eglinton in Toronto.
3. Oxford, AIMCo unveil massive GTA development
Oxford Properties Group and AIMCo unveiled plans for the largest mixed-use downtown development in Canadian history, the 130-acre Square One District in the GTA City of Mississauga.
2. Concord Pacific buys Van. hospital site for $1B
Concord Pacific purchased one of the most coveted development sites in Vancouver, the St. Paul's Hospital property on Burrard Street, for nearly $1B.
1. Starlight, KingSett acquire Northview REIT for $4.9B
Starlight Investments and KingSett Capital completed the acquisition of Northview Apartment REIT (NVU-UN-T) for approximately $4.9 billion.
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As you will find a common theme the rest of the way up the Necron ship ladder, the Cruiser category only has a single option to choose from, the Scythe Harvester. To some degree this is a holdover from the days of the tabletop game, as Necrons were one of the least paid attention to factions and came towards the later years of it's existence through supplemental rule books (essentially). Games Workshop just never designed that many different models of figures for there to be more. Hopefully that changes in the future, but I digress.
From a strategic stand point, there truly isn't a whole lot of reason to have multiple Cruiser options for the Necrons, as their current pool of weapons and their consistent themes across ships, means they really are a specialized faction and there isn't much to swap around within a class to give you different options, besides more/less gauss/lightning arcs or switching some batteries to turrets, etc.
Either way, the Scythe Harvester Cruiser ship of the Necron fleet is a potent, expensive, terror in it's own right, capable of slugging it out long term and laying some real waste to enemy vessels unlucky enough to be the focus of its ire.
The Sythe Harvester is the only Cruiser ship the Necron's have access to, a continuing trend for their upper ship classes unfortunately, though to be expected by their limited and highly inclusive weaponry choices. The tough armor and high hull points of the Scythe makes it a difficult target to wear down.
The plethora of Necron special attributes continues on wards into the Cruiser class, giving potent bonuses that regenerate hull to make up for the loss of shields and high price point of the Necron ships.
The Scythe Harvester is where things start to get really serious with the Necron ships, both with their insane toughness and incredibly high price. At 291 points, the cost of the Harvester is comparable to Battleships of other factions. Because of this, Necron fleets relying on numerous heavy ships have to be careful about being swarmed and taking critial hits to their weaponry.
As an entire Necron fleet can have fewer than 30 actual weapons bays, criting them out is usually the fastest way to stop you from damaging their ships. Also like with the other Necron ships, if they decided to bring a lot of lances, you might be in for a bad day. Another Necron-standard reminder is that while the on paper raw dps might be low, always remember it doesn't have accuracy falloffs that other factions have to suffer with, and in the Scythe Harvester's case, 1/3rd of it's damage is also piercing both Armor and Shields.
Like with other side firing weapons this faction possesses, all 4 Lightning Arc Batteries can fire from either the right or left side, they just can't fire forward, so they are not broadside weapons in the typical sense. Switching to your Dispersed Lightning Arc when facing large numbers, making good use of your Scythes and utilizing your teleport maneuver to retreat for repairs, or chasing down fleeing almost dead enemies, will go a long way in extending the use you get out of this vessel.
Do you prefer using a handful of the larger ships in your Necron fleet? Or do you try to take only a few/one/none and pile in on numerous, lighter vessels?
I use mostly Battlecruisers and above.
I use mostly Cruisers and above.
I try to mix my Necron fleets with equal portions of large and small ships.
I take one larger ship and a lot of smaller vessels.
I try to use smaller ships like Light Cruisers and Escorts so my fleets are larger in number.


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Title: Hard landing in windshear, Boeing 747-436, G-BNLD, 11 October 1997
Micro summary: Likely windshear produces a hard landing.
Event Time: 1997-10-11 at 0759 UTC
File Name: 1997-10-11-UK.pdf
Publishing Agency: Aircraft Accident Investigation Board (AAIB)
Publishing Country: United Kingdom
Report number: EW/G97/10/06
Site of event: Landing, Lilongwe, Malawi
Departure: Lusaka International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia
Destination: Kumuzu International Airport, Lilongwe, Malawi
Flight Phase: Landing
Registration(s): G-BNLD
Operator(s): British Airways
Executive Summary: The aircraft was planned to operate a scheduled passenger service from Lusaka (Zambia) to Lilongwe (Malawi). The aircraft was serviceable for the approach to Lilongwe where the runway in use was Runway 14. This runway has a high intensity approach lighting system and VASIs set at 3�, the landing distance is 11,614 feet with an asphalt surface, the touchdown threshold is 4,028 feet amsl and a serviceable ILS was available. Prior to the approach the reported meteorological conditions for the airfield included a surface wind of 070�/14 kt, visibility greater than 10 km with no significant cloud and a surface temperature of +26�C.
The commander was the handling pilot for the visual approach which was flown in clear air and no turbulence was noted during the approach. The pilot reported that the aircraft went slightly low on the glideslope during the latter stages of the approach but was soon re-established and, at 200 feet, the aircraft was stabilised at Vref +5 kt. Shortly after the automatic '50 feet' call the pilot commenced a normal flare manoeuvre but the aircraft rate of descent did not reduce and the aircraft made a firm contact with the runway surface. The pilot commented upon the apparent absence of the usual ground effect associated with this type of aircraft. The roll-out and braking were normal but once stationary on the stand it was discovered that there was a significant hydraulic leak from the left body gear; on touchdown two of the ceiling panels in the cabin had also become dislodged. There were no injuries to the passengers or crew all of whom disembarked normally.
Data from the Optical Quick Access Recorder indicated that throughout the approach the airspeed was fairly stable at 146 kt (+/- 3 kt), although this increased to a maximum of 155 kt at 50 feet. Below 300 feet the aircraft was consistently about half a dot below the glideslope until at 30 feet, when it moved back towards the glideslope. The rate of descent at touchdown was around 10 ft/sec,this had remained fairly constant below 100 feet and did not show the effect of the flare which was initiated at about 50 feet when the pitch angle was increased from +0.5� to achieve +3� at touchdown. The recorded wind velocity was reasonably constant at 070�/14kt during the approach, however, there was a shift in the wind velocity below 100 feet when the wind veered from 070� to 100� and decreased from 14 kt to 10 kt. The normal acceleration trace did indicate a level of light turbulence during the approach (around +/- 0.125G) which can be associated with windshear. Furthermore, despite the increase in airspeed to 155 kt at 50 feet the ground speed remained fairly constant between 150 kt to 152 kt throughout the approach. It is therefore probable that the aircraft encountered some minor windshear prior to and during the flare which could account for the firm touchdown.
Learning Keywords: Operations - Hard Landing
Operations - Windshear or Microburst
Systems - Hydraulics


Reflaxis is an exercise of computation on the reflections of real euclidean spaces. A reflection is a symmetry of the space with respect to a hyperplane.
or on the contrary give the axis of the reflection and ask you to compute the latter (matrix plus eventually the image of the origin in the affine case).


On listening to the opening track on The Red River for the first time, I couldn't help wondering if this guy was going to go beyond two chords on his guitar, but then realised, as the lovely backing vocals crept in over his chant, that he was getting a lot out of a little and it was actually quite mesmerising. Despite minimalist accompaniment throughout the album there's still plenty of variety, and it grew on me with each playing as I was absorbed by the alluring gospel-like soul and spirit that imbues each of these plaintive rural songs.
Micah Blue who hails from from Portland, is a moody contemporary version of Cat Stevens. On this his third album, the songs are all equally fascinating, with introspective lyrics that are sometimes dark, sometimes hopeful, but always evocative with plenty of interesting imagery, like an outpouring of spontaneous thoughts. His elegant relaxed voice varies as the song demands, from delicate to strong, while the accompaniment, whether it's his own stylish acoustic guitar with its neat flourishes, muted cornet, strings, brass, hushed electric guitar or chorus vocals, always blends unobtrusively in a neatly balanced palette.
The bonus live track on the Australian disc is a beauty – "I'm Going Home", a rousing ballad whose guitar accompaniment brings backwoods guitarist John Fahey immediately to mind.
A bit American, a bit European, this is one of those enigmatic albums that's a bit hard to categorise, and will make you keep coming back and finding something else.


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london magazine's anglo-arab issue
The London Magazine, which can trace its roots back to 1732, is famed as a publication that has featured many of the greatest names in English literature as well as encouraging new writers and breaking boundaries. Now, with the publication of an "Anglo-Arab" issue, it brings to its readers the work of Arab writers and artists.
The issue's cover illustration is Gaza-born Palestinian artist Laila Shawa's watercolor "Mirage", a colorful array of geometric patterns. The freshness and vibrancy of the cover continues into the content of the magazine, which is a lively mix of poetry, pictures, stories, essays and reviews by Arabs and non-Arabs.
Some of the Arab writers featured in the issue are long-established names such as the late Iraqi poet Sargon Boulus and his compatriot Adnan Al-Sayegh, Jordanian poet Amjad Nasser, Palestinian novelist and short story writer Mahmoud Shukair, and Moroccan writer Leila Abouzeid. The distinguished Palestinian critic Fakhri Saleh, the author of many books on Arabic literature, has contributed a feature on "The Arabic Novel at the Beginning of the 21st Century: the thematic thread of history".
The Lebanese poet and journalist Joumana Haddad is particularly known for her sensual poetry of the body. "Cadaver", translated by Marilyn Hacker, is a meditation by a woman gazing at her own corpse. The Jordanian medical doctor Fathieh Saudi, two of whose poems appear in the issue, has established herself as a poet and critic since her arrival in London. Her work has a questing, spiritual quality. In "Searching for a Language", she writes: "Languageless I became / My paralysed feelings go on hurting me!" The witty and wise "Timeless" features a cancer patient, bald as a result of treatment, being fitted with a wig.
From the younger generation, there is 23-year-old French-Algerian novelist Faiza Guène (pictured), author of two bestsellers articulating the experience of Arab and African youth in combustible Paris suburbs. Guène's innovative use of language is evident in an extract from the English translation of her second novel, "Dreams from the Endz", published recently by Chatto and Windus.
The novel's translator Sarah Ardizzone describes the challenges in translating the novel's "backslang" or "verlan" in which words are spliced and reversed. Ardizzone enlisted the help of "slangsta" Cleo Soazandry, from LIVE! magazine of Brixton, south London, who is bilingual in the urban slangs of Paris and London. Ardizzone writes that in Guènes' writing, "Maghrebi dialogue jostles with Mexican soap-operas, French rap and the couture of Agnes B."
The Arab writers' work often bears the legacy of oppression, war, exile and survival. Al-Sayegh's (pictured) poem "Passage to Exile" begins: "The moaning of the train kindles the sorrow of the tunnels / Roaring along the rails of everlasting memories / While I am nailed to the window / With one half of my heart..."
Amjad Nassser's writing is suffused with a wry melancholy. The brief story "An Ordinary Conversation about Cancer" is dedicated to the Saudi photographer and journalist Salih al-Azzaz, who died of a brain tumor in 2002. Nasser, managing editor and cultural editor of the London-based Arabic daily Al-Quds al-Arabi, predicts: "I will die in London on a rainy day. (A rainy day in London, what a far-fetched prophecy!) And I decree at this very moment that I will be buried in Mafraq next to my mother who was convinced that no space will ever contain us both. Of course, she may be right, since as everyone knows, she is going to heaven." Nassser's second story, "Neighbours", tells of "the only Englishwoman in our neighbourhood" of London.
Academic and writer Barbara Bridger gives an appreciative review to exiled Syrian writer Zakaria Tamer's story collection "Breaking Knees", translated by Ibrahim Muhawi and published by Garnet Publishing. Tamer "uses satire to critique religious hypocrisy and sexual repression. His tough message is underscored by a style which is consistently direct, economical and unsentimental."
The issue includes exciting new work from non-Arab writers. Anglo-Irish-Indian poet John Siddiqui's touching poem "Unintended Loyalty" imagines his parents asleep in 1969. "They have put their holy war / on to their nightstands, Islam on one table, / Catholicism across the room on the other." James Wilkes' poem "From '4096 Poems'" has an intriguing structure of repeated and shuffled images, including the line "Of tessellated squares the colours of North Africa". Tim Cummings' poems "Giza", and "Mango" from his "Cairo Sonnets", reflects his responses to Egypt.
Another poet inspired by the Arab world is Agnes Meadows, who has lived in the West Bank and Gaza. Novelist and editor Jenny Newman gives her "fine impassioned" collection "At Damascus Gate on Good Friday" a generally positive verdict, writing of Meadows' "warmly reciprocal world".
The Anglo-Arab issue pays attention to the Arab visual arts. There are reproductions of works by Laila Shawa, Tunisian Nja Mahdaoui, and Iraqis Maysaloun Faraj and Satta Hashem (all of whom have works in the British Museum's collections). Two members of the London Magazine's staff contribute probing essays on art. Sub-editor Nicki Seth-Smith writes with verve of her encounters with four Arab women artists in London: Shawa, Faraj, Yara El-Sherbini and Jananne Al-Ani. "If we are to fulfill Maysaloun Faraj's dream of a world at peace, or approach Laila Shawa and Yara El-Sherbini's vision of a public that questions and self-criticises, we would do well to pay attention to the creative minds speaking out from a part of the world that is so routinely and grotesquely misrepresented by the West," Seth-Smith comments.
Editorial assistant Oliver J Dimsdale discusses Tate Britain's exhibition of British Orientalist art, The Lure of the East, with the exhibition's curator Nicholas Tromans and scholar and writer Robert Irwin, a critic of the late Palestinian professor Edward Said's book "Orientalism".
The London Magazine has been through several upheavals in its 276-year history. It closed down in 2001 after the death of Alan Ross, for 40 years its editor, but was bought and relaunched by Christopher Arkell with the poet Sebastian Barker as editor.
Barker resigned last year in protest at the cutting off by Arts Council England of the £30,000-a-year grant on which the magazine heavily depended. The Arts Council, financed by the government and the National Lottery, withdrew its funding as part of swingeing government cuts to the arts so as to divert funding to the ever-soaring cost of the 2012 London Olympics.
There was consternation in the arts world at the prospect of the magazine's demise. Harold Pinter, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, Melvyn Bragg and poet laureate Andrew Motion were among those who signed a letter published in the Times Literary Supplement deploring the cutting off of funding, but to no avail.
Christopher Arkell is seeking a new editor to replace Sebastian Barker. In the meantime, Sara-Mae Tuson, assisted by her enthusiastic team, is the acting editor. The high quality of the Anglo-Arab issue is testimony to the flair she and her colleagues are bringing to their task, and one can only hope that the magazine will before long find a way of putting its finances on a more secure footing.
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