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Arahael, que significa «rey sabio» en la lengua sindarin, es un personaje ficticio del legendarium del escritor J. R. R. Tolkien. Es un dúnadan, hijo de Aranarth, el primer capitán de los dúnedain del Norte, y por tanto nieto de Arvedui, el último rey de Arthedain.

Historia
Nació en el año 2012 de la Tercera Edad del Sol en Rivendel y allí fue criado. A partir de él, todos los hijos de los capitanes fueron criados en Rivendel.

Tras la muerte de su padre en el año 2106, Arahael se convirtió en el segundo capitán de los dúnedain del Norte. Durante el tiempo que ocupó como capitán, se inició la llamada Paz Vigilante. Murió en el año 2177, siendo sucedido por su hijo Aranuir.

Bibliografía

Capitanes de los Dúnedain del Norte

pl:Wodzowie Dúnedainów#Arahael

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Q: Looking at the class side by side I would like to ask an eclipse problem I'm facing recently.
I see that one of the functions of eclipse is that you can see two classes at once side by side. However, when I open like 10 classes, I can no longer drag classes to the other section anymore.
I've tried almost every button on Eclipse Window and yet lost. If you had similar problems, could you please share with me your story?

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Echoing Florida's shameful treatment of Marissa Alexander, prosecutors in South Carolina are arguing that "Stand Your Ground" laws don't apply to women defending themselves from abusers.
Seattle Police couldn't be bothered to actually look at a picture of a man taken by the woman he groped until she shamed them on Twitter.
A misogyny-fueled threat of violence coupled with aggressively lax gun laws, left Utah police completely unable to keep feminist activist Anita Sarkeesian safe.


Mitchell's Jewelry has been a trusted, quality jewelry store in the Norman and nearby Blanchard and Purcell, Oklahoma areas since 1981. With nearly 38 years of experience and connection to our local community, it's understandable why so many people have trusted Mitchell's Jewelry with their most important purchase, their engagement rings!
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Each diamond engagement ring at Mitchell's Jewelry is selected with the highest level of perfection and quality in mind, so we can ensure that each piece will meet our customer's standards and last them for years to come.


The latest version of the devkitARM toolchain was released last week, and it was a biggie. A whole new API for sprites and backgrounds was added to libnds. A new default ARM7 binary was added that automatically handles wifi, sound and sleep mode. The other big addition was a new fangled sound library that adds mod playback and fancy sound effects.
A summary for the impatient: not without hassles, but the gain is worth the short term pain.
I recommend versioning this release at the devkitpro directory level. Release r24 contains some breaking changes and by having the possibility to change between r23 and r24 you may save yourself some headaches. At the very least, it will ensure you don't mix versions, which would be a big no-no.
I saved them all in $HOME/Downloads, and that's what I've put in this post. Change that path as you need.
Install the devkitARM toolchain. This provides the compiler and C/C++ standard libraries. I usually install it in a versioned file, but if you already have named your devkitpro directory "devkitpro_r24" then there's no need.
The rest of these steps can be done in any directory. I tend to use $DEVKITPRO/vendor for all this build stuff. You can also use the precompiled binaries, but this way you know you have everything you need installed.
!!! CARE !!! these source tars don't have a top level directory, so you need to create them manually. This is the case for all of the devkitPro tar balls, except the main devkitARM_r24 one. They will splurge their files in the current directory, instead of creating their own top level one. Yuck!
Now to compile libnds - if you have DEVKITPRO and DEVKITARM set correctly then this should compile the library succesfully.
libfat is optional, but recommended. Open up the tar, compile and install it too, if you like. libfat for the nds depends on having libnds installed, so you'll have to do step 4 first.
Now install dswifi 0.3.5 in a similar way - untar the release files, compile and install. dswifi depends on libnds, so you have to do the previous steps before this one.
Install maxmod. Again, this depends on libnds and won't compile if you have skipped a step.
Install the new default ARM7 core. This requires dswifi and maxmod, if either are missing then you will get compile or link errors.
Try out the nds examples! Now that everything is installed, you can compile and run some examples.
# test the nds files on your DS!
Write your own program :-) This part is a bit trickier!
Nothing major there... the big breaking changes are on the ARM7 side. Here trying to use your own hand-coded arm7 causes plenty of problems - most of the old inter-processor communications code has been removed from libnds, or has changed completely. Unfortunately, that means it's quite tricky to migrate to the new libnds and use your own ARM7 core. The easiest thing to do here is ignore your ARM7 code completely and use the new default_arm7. There's no one-stop solution, since most IPC code has been built in an ad hoc way, but here are some pointers.
For wifi code, your old wifi init code should be replaced by a single call to Wifi_InitDefault(true/false) - no need to faff about setting up the interrupts and timers. Then you can either now use sockets (if you passed "true", which means connect using the firmware settings) or connect using a detected AP first - all this is documented in the dswifi headers and by the new examples. Pretty neat, and cuts down on maintenance for everyone.
If you have a debug console, then consoleInitDefault() is a bit trickier to update. It has disappeared, pretty much. In most cases consoleDemoInit() will probably suffice. If you are doing anything much more complicated, then you will have to get to grips with the PrintConsole structure. This seems to be quite a powerful new feature, for example it allows printing to both screens from within the same program, but will take a while to get used to. I doubt many people used the old consoleInitDefault in "real" programs, and the new API looks like it might be possible to use the printf stuff on something other than a black/white screen.
Sound has seen a rather large shakeup in this release. The new MaxMod sound engine seems to fill a huge gap in the homebrewer's library arsenal. It isn't without its drawbacks though, if you did just basic NDS sound effects. Previously you could play individual samples by sending the raw data to the playGenericSound() function, after having previously set the sample rate, volume, panning and format via the setGenericSound() function. That has now been completely removed, replaced by new MaxMod sound engine functions. This is a flexible sound and music system, but requires that the sound effects are in a special format. A tool (mmutil) is provided to convert wav and mod file formats to the expected static structure. Alternatively, a more complex streaming system can be used. This latter does not require input sounds to be converted, and is the only way to play sound from a file, but is slightly trickier to use than the straight forward playGenericSound() function.
Needless to say, on the ARM7 side of things the sound handling stuff has completely changed - this alone is a good enough reason to abandon any hand-rolled arm7 code. Added to the new sleep function - no more will-it-wont-it wondering when you close the lid - and all in all I think this is a great release.
Yeah, I've read the examples. The problem there is that you have to convert the sounds into a soundbank object (the SFX_BOOM is an integer that says the offset in that soundbank). There's no way to just play a raw sound from a plain file without having it in a sound bank, that was my point.
It's not a big deal really, as I say for 99% of homebrewers it won't make a difference. It only affected me because I compiled for SDL and DS from the same code, now I'd have to alter the way the SDL part works.
It'd be nice if the soundbank structure was documented at least, maybe, rather than just being a "void *".
The stock windows devkitpro updater works really well with wine - I just ran that to get everything downloaded and installed, then swapped out the standard devkitARM directory for the linux version. Worked like a charm to get everything up and running on Ubuntu 8.10, although I got stuck for a bit on all the libnds changes. Great tutorial!
Thanks for this post - it saved me DAYS.


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Ponga puts smiles on faces at Children's hospital
Wed 5 Dec 2018, 02:21 PM
Not everyone will get to spend Christmas day at home with their families.
For the kids at John Hunter Children's Hospital, most of them are likely to spend their Christmas away from home.
In association with Redicrete, nib Newcastle Knights livewire, Kalyn Ponga spent his morning chatting to some kids doing it tough.
The 20-year-old says it was a privilege to spend time with the kids and try and make their Christmas a special one.
KP reveals his biggest challenge for 2019
SEASON REVIEW: CONNOR WATSON
HOW THE BEDSY AND 'MR JOHNS' COMBINATION WAS BORN
Ponga arrived at the Children's Hospital quite nervous because the kids had some tough questions prepared for him.
"When I saw all the lights and stuff, I got a bit excited, I've obviously met a couple of the children already, I'm just excited to get around them," Ponga said.
"I think they have questions for me so I'm a little nervous.
Glasby: The enthusiasm is inspiring
"Being who I am gives me an opportunity to come in here and sort of spend time with the kids.
"It's a privilege and it's a good part of being who I am."
SEASON REVIEW: MITCHELL PEARCE
SLADE'S ROLE IN KNIGHTS RECRUITMENT HAUL
Despite the tough questions, Ponga really enjoyed spending his day with the kids.
"Christmas time is a great time for a lot of people," Ponga added.
"The hospital does a great job, lots of lights up in the place and I felt a good vibe coming in so hopefully I can put a smile on their face."
The first couple of days have been really special
The Knights have had a busy off-season, recruiting eight new players for 2019.
Last week, the Knights announced the signing of Test and State of Origin forward David Klemmer who joined the team in training on Monday.
Ponga said the signings are giving a fresh feel to the team.
"Everyone is working hard, that's what pre-season is," Ponga said.
"It's a good vibe, there's a lot of energy around the place still because everyone's new.
"We're pretty excited to smash these two weeks out, get a little break and head into the new year."

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SCORPIO: Stop giving a damn about people who have left a long time ago. You should be looking forward. Stop taking glances behind.
Do not perseverate on anything negative, even if something toxic is happening right now.
LIBRA: You are going to realize there is nothing worse than a one-sided love.
VIRGO: You are going to drink too much and start thinking too much.
AQUARIUS: You are going to get lazy and lose your motivation. You are going to eat a lot of junk food. You are going to sleep a lot more than your body needs. You are going to waste away your summer indoors, alone.
Use this time to emotionally breakthrough all that is holding you back, plant seeds, and be kind to yourself in the process.


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Statesboro High's football coach back after COVID-19 complications
After a lengthy battle with COVID-19, Statesboro's head football coach, Jeff Kaiser, has made his return to the sidelines.(WTOC)
Published: Oct. 23, 2020 at 9:21 AM EDT
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - After a lengthy battle with COVID-19, Statesboro's head football coach, Jeff Kaiser, has made his return to the sidelines.
Kaiser said he received a positive test on September 1. Eight days later, he was hospitalized at Memorial Health in Savannah, staying there for 12 days.
It's the same hospital one of his freshman players, Key Parrish spent 11 days in pediatric ICU with COVID complications around the same time.
Friday marks two weeks Kaiser has been back with the team.
"Trying to get back to some sense of normalcy- don't know that I need to be for a health standpoint, but from a sanity standpoint I need to, so just glad to be back and see the kids," Kaiser said. "I've just got to be careful and not take for granted things I took for granted before."
He says that has been his biggest message to the team throughout this: don't take a day for granted.
COVID left Kaiser with both heart and liver issues. He said at one point his condition was "very, very serious".
"I never really got scared until I got out and had a chance to reflect on what had happened," he explained. "It's like we tell our kids from a football perspective, 'focus on what you can control' and it's a helpless feeling when you're laying there and can't control any of it."
He added a harrowing message for those who may be letting their guard down.
"There's a lot of people out there who don't think this thing is real, but when you're counting your days, it's pretty real."
Kaiser said his team has played some games down as many as 20 players due to quarantine. As they try to pick up a region win Friday night, he says he's proud of their adversity.
Friday night Statesboro heads down to Brunswick to face the Pirates. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
Copyright 2020 WTOC. All rights reserved.


When you have a newborn, you want to keep your baby close. Safe sleep experts recommend that babies sleep in the same room with parents for the first 6 months, too. Buying a bassinet will help you keep a close eye on baby, and will allow you to have a baby sleeping in your room without having to make space for a full-size crib. If you're shopping for a bassinet, these tips can help you find a safe one for your baby.
Older bassinets were only subject to voluntary safety standards. If you're buying used, do an extra check for safety problems. Look for labels that say JPMA or ASTM. Members of these groups participated in voluntary safety standards before the newer mandatory federal standards were enacted.
Federal bassinet safety standards went into effect in April 2014. These standards ensure the bassinet is stable and durable. Requirements for mattresses and other soft parts of the bassinet reduce the risk of suffocation or entrapment. All bassinets manufactured after this date and sold in the U.S. must meet the standards.
Evaluate a bassinet the same way you would a crib. Does it have decorative posts sticking up from the sides that could catch on a baby's clothing? If there are side slats, can you fit a soda can between them? If so, they're too far apart to be safe. Are there decorative cutouts in the headboard or footboard that could entrap a baby?
Most bassinets have a weight limit of 15 to 20 pounds. Some may be able to hold a heavier baby but remember that weight is not the only way babies outgrow their bassinets. In fact, many babies will be too big for the bassinet developmentally well before they reach the weight limit. Check the instructions for the weight limit and other advice about when to discontinue using it. Some manufacturers may add a maximum age, or an age range, usually 4 to 6 months.
A rocking bassinet might be nice, but it introduces safety hazards not present in stationary bassinets. Once the baby learns to move around a little, or roll over, the weight shifting around in a rocking bassinet could allow enough tilt that baby becomes trapped against one side. If your baby's face is pressed against the side, this could pose a suffocation hazard. Since babies often gain their rolling over skills quickly, you may not even realize that your baby is at risk. If you choose a bassinet with a rocking feature, make sure it has a lock so that the bassinet can also be used in a stationary mode.
A bassinet benefit is the smaller size and weight that make it easy to move around the house so baby can always be near you. A sturdy set of wheels makes moving it even easier. Wheels with locks will prevent the baby from being moved around by curious siblings.
It's also nice if your bassinet can be folded or disassembled quickly for storage or travel. If it folds, test the latching mechanism before you buy. Is it easy to tell when the bassinet is locked safely in place? Check the folding legs and the places where the bassinet itself attaches to the legs for solid latches. If you need to disassemble the bassinet, it is easy to tell how it fits back together? If not, skip it. An improperly assembled bassinet is dangerous for your baby.
It's essential that the mattress is well supported. Mattress supports should be strong enough to hold your baby without bending or flexing. The entire mattress should be held up by the supports. Press along the mattress edges and in the middle to see if any spot dips easily. The hammock effect is comfortable for adults but dangerous for babies who can't extract themselves.
For an adult, it may seem like manufacturers want your baby to sleep *on* a rock! However, a firm sleep surface is a must for babies. The bassinet mattress should not be heavily padded because you don't want your baby's face to be able to sink into it. Just like a crib mattress, the bassinet mattress should fit very snugly inside the bassinet. There shouldn't be any gaps between the edge of the mattress and the sides of the bassinet. Frills and soft decor on the outside is fine, but make sure none of the frills or fluff extend into baby's sleep space.
What kind of bedding comes with your bassinet? All your baby really needs is a simple fitted sheet, and it should fit the bassinet mattress perfectly. While cribs have standard sizes, bassinets do not, so it may be hard to find sheets that are just right for your bassinet. You'll probably want to have at least one extra fitted sheet for the inevitable night time diaper explosion.
Speaking of extra sheets, it's best if those sheets are easily removed for washing. Any fabric inside baby's sleep space is at risk for getting messy, so be sure the whole thing can be cleaned somehow. If the bassinet mattress doesn't come with a waterproof cover, is one available for it? If not, can you throw the whole mattress in your washer?
Just like in the crib, the extras that come in bedding sets are not necessary. Don't add bumper pads, quilts, or pillows to the bassinet. A safe sleep space for baby is pretty much bare. Nearly all bassinet-related deaths are related to soft bedding added into the sleep space.
Manufacturers give weight and age limits for bassinets. Keep a close eye on your baby so that you can tell if you need to stop using the bassinet before those stated limits. If the manufacturer says you can use the bassinet until 4 months and 20 pounds, but your baby is rolling over before those limits, you should stop using it. Babies learn new skills at a lightning pace. If your baby is working toward rolling or sitting, the transition to a crib or play yard to avoid falls. More than half of the bassinet-related injuries reported to CPSC are due to falls.
A used bassinet may be a good way to save money, but use extra caution to be sure it is safe. First, check for recalls. Then, do the same safety check as you would on a new bassinet. Make sure it's sturdy and doesn't have any gaps or soft spaces that could entrap your baby. Pay close attention to the mattress and supports, as used bassinets sometimes have mattress supports that are stretched, causing the mattress to sag in the middle. Make sure all of the original parts are there. If it has been modified, don't buy it. Ask how it was stored. Bedding and wood pieces need to be stored in a cool, dry place so they don't become moldy or warped.
Once you've dealt with safety, it's time for fashion! Bassinets are available in many different styles, from sleek modern to classic and frilly. You can find bassinets that have baby-oriented themes, such as bears or lambs, or you might choose one with dark, glossy wood and fabrics that tie into your home's grown-up decor.


TennCare Provider Notification 7/1/16- TennCare Pharmacy Program.
Please note: There was not a 1% rate reduction that went into effect July 1, 2015. The only rate changes were for the therapy codes listed in the original notification.


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Four men arrested for actor Michael K. Williams' overdose death
Feb 3, 2022 12:02 PM PHT
MIchael K Williams' Instagram page
'The Wire' actor died of 'acute intoxication' by the combined effects of fentanyl, heroine, and cocaine last year
Four men have been arrested and charged in last year's overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams, who was best known for playing a shotgun-toting drug dealer in the HBO crime drama The Wire, the US prosecutor in New York City said on Wednesday, February 2.
Williams, 54, was found dead in his New York apartment on September 7, police said.
One of the men, Irvin Cartagena, was arrested in Puerto Rico and charged in a criminal complaint unsealed on Tuesday, February 1 in Manhattan federal court with a narcotics conspiracy accusing him of distributing fentanyl-laced heroin, Damian Williams, the US attorney based in Manhattan, said in a statement.
Under another criminal complaint unsealed on Wednesday, Hector Robles, Luis Cruz, and Carlos Macci were charged as alleged participants in the fentanyl and heroin conspiracy. The three men, all from the New York City borough of Brooklyn, were arrested on Tuesday, authorities said.
"This is a public health crisis. And it has to stop. Deadly opioids like fentanyl and heroin don't care about who you are or what you've accomplished," Williams said.
New York City's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner concluded that Williams died of "acute intoxication" by the combined effects of drugs including the powerful painkiller fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine.
Other television roles that won Williams praise included characters he portrayed in Boardwalk Empire, Bessie, and Lovecraft Country. – Rappler.com
Lisa Marie Presley mourned in memorial service at Graceland
'Vincenzo' actor Na Chul dies at 36
Ring of Honor wrestling star Jay Briscoe dies at 38
Gina Lollobrigida, post WWII Italian film diva, dies at 95
Lisa Marie Presley to be laid to rest at Graceland
More on celebrity deaths


In the Gallagher Law Library at the University of Washington one day, I found a remarkable little book. I was looking for vintage true crime. I found a gem.
Carlotta Shotwell was a young, wealthy woman who had been defrauded by her "husband," the former Confederate cavalry general, Philip Dale Roddey. She was arrested on false charges and thrown (pregnant) into The Tombs New York.
The Tombs was the local name for the New York City Halls of Justice and House of Detention. Pictured above, the Egyptian-Revival facade sheltered a notorious institution full of corruption and scandal. It had also been built upon a foul-smelling landfill and had begun to subside almost as soon as it was built, resulting in perpetually damp foundations.
Perhaps Carlotta should have suspected something when Roddey told her they would act as husband and wife but delay the ceremony until he straightened out some legal affairs that were plaguing him. But, she was in love with a charming and seemingly-accomplished man.
Roddey was twenty years her senior and had been a respected Confederate cavalry commander in the American Civil War. He even had connections in Washington to the new Grant administration. What could go wrong?
But if the former Rebel fighter thought this young "girl" would collapse and take her fate quietly, he miscalculated. Carlotta's trial was front page news in the New York Times during its entire run. She seems to have had a knack for playing to the gallery. Press coverage was mostly sympathetic and though her legal situation was quite dire, she was not about to acquiesce without a fight.
When it was all over, Carlotta attempted to restore her reputation and fortunes (minus over $50,000 in railroad bonds) by writing a book (below) of her travails. In it, she comes across as somewhat less naive than one might expect. She was determined to claim the narrative and let the world know she'd been wronged.
Roddey? He absconded to London, where he later died.


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Q: Red5 RTMP Streaming I'm very new to RTMP streaming and am seeking help. Just enough to get me started.
I have been Googling for about 5-7 hours now and still cannot determine my answer!
The documentation of Red5 is limited and cannot find any support at all! Even similar questions to mine are unanswered on stackoverflow :(
My questions are:

*

*Why can't I simply place an .mp3
inside red5's server root and play
it?

*To serve a simple MP3 file over
RTMP. Do I need to write a Java
application?

*If so, any pointers?

To make matters worse, I have little to none Java experience.
Please help ST.

A: The easiest way to do what you want to is to install the oflaDemo. Start your red5 server and go to http://localhost:5080/installer

You need to select "oflaDemo" there and install it, if you don't already have it installed. Next place your mp3's or whatever in the following location

%RED5_HOME%/webapps/oflaDemo/streams

Red5 home will be the directory where you installed Red5. So if you used an installer it may look like this:

C:\Program Files\Red5\webapps\oflaDemo\streams

To play your mp3 without writing any code flash or java, next go to this url:
http://localhost:5080/demos/ofla_demo.html

Connect and select your file from the list and thats it.

A: I'm also playing with red5, and I've considered these two resources very helpful:

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*http://www.red5tutorials.net/index.php/Tutorials:Getting_Started_With_Red5_Server

*http://trac.red5.org/wiki/Documentation/UsersReferenceManual/Red5CoreTechnologies/01-Creating-New-Applications#Chapter1.CreatenewapplicationsinRed5

A: for streaming an mp3 file you don't need any functionality of the red5 server, a webserver should be enough.
if you still have to load it from the red5 server:

*

*is the file accessible in your browser? e.g. http://[red5-server]/file.mp3

*then just use this url when loading the mp3 file in flash as this is not working i want to include url in my jsp how can i do that and what player i have to use

A: have you got the Demos that come with RED5 installed? You won't have to code in java but you will have to open up a connection in flash in order to stream the mp3, the demos that comes with RED5 installation should have those examples.

A: I felt Wowza easier. There is a free version of Wowza which allows upto 10 connections. But after that you have start shelling money. But definitely lesser than FMS! And it is very easy. Just a few steps to setup and you can have your very own RTMP application streaming mp3 :) And if you do find the answer of how to stream RTMP on Red5, please do let me know!


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import { HttpClientTestingModule, HttpTestingController } from '@angular/common/http/testing';
import { inject, TestBed } from '@angular/core/testing';

import { DashboardService } from './dashboard.service';
import { GET_DASHBOARD_MOCK, POST_DASHBOARD_MOCK } from './dashboard.service.mockdata';

describe('DashboardService', () => {
  beforeEach(() => TestBed.configureTestingModule({
    imports: [HttpClientTestingModule]
  }));

  it('should be created', () => {
    const service: DashboardService = TestBed.get(DashboardService);
    expect(service).toBeTruthy();
  });

  it('should load dashboard audits', () => {
    const service: DashboardService = TestBed.get(DashboardService);
    service.loadDashboardAudits();
  });

  it('should load dashboard audits', () => {
    const service: DashboardService = TestBed.get(DashboardService);
    service.subscribeDashboardRefresh();
  });

  it('should clear dashboards', () => {
    const service: DashboardService = TestBed.get(DashboardService);
    service.clearDashboard();
  });

  it('should check collector item type exists', () => {
    const service: DashboardService = TestBed.get(DashboardService);
    service.checkCollectorItemTypeExist('collectors');
  });

  it('should create dashboard', () => {
    const service: DashboardService = TestBed.get(DashboardService);
    service.createDashboard({});
  });

  it('should load counts', () => {
    const service: DashboardService = TestBed.get(DashboardService);
    service.loadCounts();
  });

  it('should load a dashboard by id',
    inject([HttpTestingController, DashboardService],
      (httpMock: HttpTestingController, service: DashboardService) => {
        service.getDashboard('123').subscribe(res => service.dashboardSubject.next(res));
        service.dashboardConfig$.subscribe(dashboard => {
          expect(dashboard).toBeTruthy();
        });

        const request = httpMock.expectOne(req => req.method === 'GET');
        request.flush(GET_DASHBOARD_MOCK);
      })
  );

  it('should be able to upsert individual widgets',
    inject([HttpTestingController, DashboardService],
      (httpMock: HttpTestingController, service: DashboardService) => {
        const widgetConfig = {
          id: '5c37a6de40b65d55fde3ddaf',
          name: 'build',
          componentId: '59f88f5e6a3cf205f312c62e',
          options: {
            id: 'build0',
            buildDurationThreshold: 20,
            consecutiveFailureThreshold: 5
          },
          collectorItemIds: ['5b84328d92678d061457d5f1']
        };
        service.upsertWidget(widgetConfig).subscribe(result => {
          expect(result).toBeTruthy();
        });

        const request = httpMock.expectOne(req => req.method === 'PUT');
        request.flush(POST_DASHBOARD_MOCK);
      })
  );

  it('should be able to update the dashboard locally',
    inject([HttpTestingController, DashboardService],
      (httpMock: HttpTestingController, service: DashboardService) => {
        // Load initial dashboard
        service.getDashboard('123').subscribe(res => service.dashboardSubject.next(res));
        service.dashboardConfig$.subscribe(dashboard => {
          expect(dashboard).toBeTruthy();
        });

        const request = httpMock.expectOne(req => req.method === 'GET');
        request.flush(GET_DASHBOARD_MOCK);

        // Upsert locally
        const component = {
          id: '59f88f5e6a3cf205f312c62e',
          name: 'BAP123',
          collectorItems: {
            Build: [
              {
                id: '5b84328d92678d061457d5f1',
                description: '/CICD_Pipeline/',
                niceName: 'myJob',
                enabled: true,
                errors: [],
                pushed: true,
                collectorId: '56ca5b387fab7c05d45a20ce',
                lastUpdated: 1554932326734,
                options: {
                  jobName: '/CICD_Pipeline/',
                  jobUrl: 'https://jenkins.mycompany.com',
                  instanceUrl: 'https://jenkins.mycompany.com/'
                },
                collector: {
                  id: '56ca5b387fab7c05d45a20ce',
                  name: 'Hudson',
                  collectorType: 'Build',
                  enabled: true,
                  online: true,
                  errors: [],
                  uniqueFields: {
                    jobName: '',
                    jobUrl: ''
                  },
                  allFields: {
                    jobName: '',
                    jobUrl: '',
                    instanceUrl: ''
                  },
                  lastExecuted: 1554989530787,
                  searchFields: [
                    'options.jobName',
                    'niceName'
                  ],
                  properties: {}
                },
                errorCount: 0
              }
            ]
          }
        };
        const widgetConfig = {
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The Reply Series is my favorite K-drama franchise, which started as a humble tvN project that turned into a phenomenon – earning both critical praise and commercial fame. Every era brings a different flavor to the timeless stories of love, youth, and family – with each season breaking TV records. I've been wanting to write about the series (aka fangirl away) for sometime now. So I'm using this window to finally do it, before the post-Chuseok premieres spring up in late-September.
Fans tend to ask each other which is best among the three; but it's almost unfair to choose one absolute favorite as they all have their own strong points. Not all dramas are created equal, even if they were written and directed by the same people. And since there's the tvN10 Awards next month, I was inspired to create my own "Reply Awards", to acknowledge the strengths of each season – at least in my opinion.
Dramaland continues to churn out interesting productions this summer; it's going to be a challenge to keep up. One show ending (e.g. Another Oh Hae Young) means three other more will pop up and grab a share of your drama time.
Every now and then I shall share my current watch list, along with my thoughts on them mid-series. Most of them will be ongoing series, but there may be an old drama or two that I'd pick up or revisit.
The first half of 2016 is coming to an end, and so far so good in the land of dramas, bringing in a diverse set of solid productions. Some were comeback shows of our favorite actors, while others introduce us to new actors to watch out for.
While mega-hit Descendants of the Sun pretty much secured the limelight all to itself, there are other productions this year that are worth the attention (in one way or another). Here are some of the noteworthy dramas I followed that were completed between January 1st and June 30th, 2016.


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Girl Scouts and Palo Alto Networks announce cybersecurity badges
The Girls Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and Palo Alto Networks are joining forces to develop a series of 18 Cybersecurity merit badges.
GSUSA will form a cybersecurity advisory board with representatives from the security firm to help develop the curriculum with plans to launch the curriculum for the first badge in September 2018.
Once developed, the curriculum will be tested with troops across the country, but with a special focus on troops in areas not traditionally known to be "tech hubs," where girls may not otherwise have cybersecurity resource, a GSUSA spokesperson told SC Media.
"The idea for cybersecurity badges came from our Girl Scouts," the spokesperson said. "We surveyed the girls about what they wanted more of and they said STEM badges."
The organization plans to use this and other STEM initiatives to supplement the girl's in-school education with hands-on learning.
"This national effort is a huge step toward eliminating traditional barriers to industry access, such as gender and geography, and will target girls as young as five years old, helping to ensure that even the youngest girls have a foundation primed for future life and career success," the spokesperson said.
As of now, no badges have been created. The partnership is an example of the private sector priming the pipeline to help get girls interested in cybersecurity and to close the gender gap in tech.
"Our mission to prevent cyberattacks and restore trust in the digital age is only achievable if we make meaningful investments not just in technology but also in people," Palo Alto Networks Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark D. McLaughlin said in a press release.
"Our collaboration with Girl Scouts of the USA to develop curriculum for the first-ever national Cybersecurity badges will positively influence the future of our industry by helping build tomorrow's diverse and innovative team of problem solvers equipped to counter emerging cyberthreats."
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Critical vulnerabilities submissions increased 185% for financial sector in 2021
Bugcrowd reports that financial services companies had to move fast to adapt once the pandemic hit, leading to an increased interest in working with ethical hackers to fix bugs and improve security.
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December 2, 2013|In Tuscany|15 Minutes
A brief history of art for visitors to Tuscany
When you're traveling, depending on what country you are visiting, certain chronological periods of art are going to be more prominent than others. It's useful to be able to name and recognize them, and have a sense of what years are involved. In Italy, and specifically in Tuscany, most of what you're likely to see goes from the Etruscans to the 19th century. In this post, I'm going to give the world's most opinionated and fast, but hopefully memorable, survey of two thousand plus years of art history.
Etruscan bronze miniature animals – photo flickr @mararie
Here in Tuscany might be the first time you encounter the Etrucans – or at least some archaeological evidence of them. This ancient civilization occupied the area rich in minerals now known as Tuscany – you can hear their name in it, right? – and northern Lazio during the 700 years or so before Christ. The Etruscans were contemporaries of the Ancient Greeks, and there was trade contact between them, so much of their pottery looks similar. The area was then colonized by the Ancient Romans, who took over Etruscan territories and seem to have incorporated Etruscans into their colonies (rather than conquering and killing them), probably due to the value of their workmanship. The Etruscans were good with terracotta and metal, and there are a ton of small archaeology museums around Tuscany that display tomb finds from this culture, about which we know rather little since their written record is scarse.
Where to see Etruscans: There are lots of Etruscan sites in Maremma, like Vetulonia and Populonia. Cortona and Chiusi have good Etruscan museums. Volterra is another Etruscan town with an important museum.
Roman road at Vulci, southern Maremma, Tuscany
And then there were the Romans, who simply pillaged and stole from the Greeks and Etruscans and then formed their own pretty great culture. Here in Tuscany, any archaeological site will have layers of both Etruscan and Roman construction. While in Rome you'll see lots of glorious sculpture and architectural ruins from this period – from about 500bce to (technically) 27bce – in Tuscany there's not as many visible remains of the Romans, at least on the surface.
Where to see Romans: The Vatican museums have the best collection of Roman sculpture, followed by many other Roman museums. In Tuscany, the Medici collected Roman sculpture and some of it is on display at the Uffizi, other bits at the Archaeological Museum. There's a Roman Ampitheatre in Fiesole (just outside Florence), and you can see the Roman imprint on the grid pattern layout of the central nucleus of the city of Florence.
San Gimignano – photo flickr @7bart
Then came the Middle Ages. Basically, nothing happened. Or at least, not a whole lot that you can SEE as a visitor. They built cities (muchly in wood) and churches (with less wood and more stone) but most of these things were destroyed either naturally, or by subsequent "restoration" or rebuilding. San Gimignano is the best example we have of Medieval Tuscan town with its many towers – Florence used to have as many towers, but they were chopped down to regulation height by uneasy rulers who wanted "the biggest tower". Tuscany also abounds with medieval hill-towns, which often preserve their historical enclosed form more than anything else of substance.
And of course they did paint in the middle ages, but there's not much kicking around from that period. When you see it, you'll recognize it by its gold backgrounds and very static figures.
Where to see the Middle Ages in Tuscany: head to San Gimignano for the towers and a town of your choice for the cute enclosed town feel – Monteriggioni is a good one.
Duomo of Pistoia – photo flickr @dvdbramhall
Part of the Middle Ages that deserves its own paragraph in this story is the Romanesque period, which refers mainly to the 11th century. You'll see a lot of architecture here that is in the Tuscan Romanesque style, so it's useful to be able to identify it. The word "Roman" is at its base because in this period, builders seemed to be using some of the vocabulary of ancient architecture, like triangular pediments above columns, rounded arches and stuff like that. Florence's Baptistery is in this style, as is its church of San Miniato. In the Renaissance, they believed that the Baptistery was Roman, so convincing was the imitation. Inside the baptistery is a rare mosaic for this city, and it is from the same period. It's the perfect place to get a sense of the aesthetics of the 11th century – heavy gold backgrounds and Byzantine-influenced figures.
Where to check out Romanesque Architecture: Pisa and Pistoia both have cathedrals in the tuscan romanesque style.
Don't ask me what was happening in the 12th century. My guess is… nothing happened (of note, in art). Actually, this is not true. The Tuscans were working very hard to become very rich bankers and wool traders. They were also working towards coming up with forms of Republican government, which they succeeded in doing in the mid 13th century. They were amassing wealth to the point that very soon, they would look for an opportunity to spend it.
The interior of Santa Croce is Gothic – photo flickr @jonathan rieke
In terms of artistic style, most of the work you'll see from about 1200-1425 can be called Gothic, though there are a few moments during this period that get special names. Towards the end of the 13th century, the Florentines were so rich, they started a number of important building campaigns, including the Duomo and the church of Santa Croce. These buildings are in the Gothic style, although their facades are technically "Neo-Gothic" because they are 19th century imitations. Gothic architecture is characterized primarily by pointed arches. That's a simple but really the most effective way to identify it!
Where to see Gothic architecture: most of Florence! Try the interior of the church of Santa Croce for a good example. The Duomo of Siena is also Gothic.
Proto Renaissance (Giotto)
During this same moment in the 13th century, Giotto came along, and although we're still kinda in the Middle Ages, they call the artistic style he created Proto Renaissance. Giotto was a painter who is particularly famous for his frescoes commissioned by Franciscans in Assisi and Florence, as well as for a jewel-like chapel in Padova. Unlike his Gothic peers, Giotto looked at nature, and tried to represent figures, emotions and space in a more natural way. When he died, even his students didn't paint quite like him, and it took over a hundred years until other artists picked up on the same tricks.
Where to see Giotto: the church of Santa Croce in Florence
International Gothic
Lorenzo Monaco's International Gothic annunciation at the church of Santa Trinità – photo flickr @prof. Mortel
Despite Giotto, a style called International Gothic was all the rage in the beginning of the 15th century. This was a particularly decorative version of the Gothic we've already met, with plenty of colours and curly cues and gold backgrounds, favoured by rich patrons around Europe.
Where to see International Gothic: there are some lovely examples in the room dedicated to this period in the Uffizi. In the church of Santa Trinità in Florence there are 2 chapels with frescoes and altarpieces that were expensive commissions in this style.
Early Renaissance
Donatello's marble David at the Bargello – photo flickr @russellmcneil
The Renaissance in Florence and Italy is the period from about 1400-1600. It usually gets divided up into sub-periods, because the style evolved quite quickly, moving first towards greater naturalism in representation, and then at the end of this period, taking that naturalism to extremes so that they look no longer quite so natural (and that is called Mannerism). The Renaissance actually started with sculpture – the first realistic looking, life-sized marbles were carved by Donatello. To see them, see copies outside Orsanmichele and go to the Bargello sculpture museum. This moment is referred to as Early Renaissance and means the first 20 years of the 15th century.
In architecture, you'll know a building is Renaissance if it has rounded arches and the proportions look like they were drafted out with a ruler. While Brunelleschi is best known for his Duomo, he developed the Renaissance style in architecture, which you can best see at the church of San Lorenzo, where form is emphasized by the stark alternation of white walls and dark grey, smooth stone. This style was then expanded upon and imitated by many others after him, and carried out of Florence to smaller towns (there's an interesting example in Montepulciano, for example).
Meanwhile, in painting, a young guy named Masaccio started doing the kinds of things Giotto did (in fact, he drew figures in Giotto's chapel for practise). Masaccio depicted figures that look like sturdy people who stand on the ground, and cast shadows. And although he didn't know what he was doing, he fudged perspective – of the scientific sort you learn how to draw in school, with one point on a horizon line. Other guys like Brunelleschi would come along after and really figure that out. Go check out Masaccio in the Brancacci chapel in Florence.
High Renaissance
Leonardo's Annunciation (Uffizi) – photo wikimedia commons
Then we come to the super duper High Renaissance which is famous for the other Ninja Turtles: Leonardo, Raphael and Michelangelo (Donatello was the fourth turtle, and not from the High part of this period!). Works from this period reach an ideal of beauty and perfection combined with a representation of the soul or spirituality. The major High Ren works are located in Rome, where Julius II employed Raphael and Michelangelo. The Uffizi has works by Leonardo that fit the bill, and may be the best place to witness the high Renaissance in Florence.
Coming on the edge of the High Renaissance is a period sometimes referred to as Mannerism. We see "mannerist tendencies" in the late architecture of Michelangelo, such as at his Laurentian Library in Florence (at San Lorenzo). In painting, works
Baroque and later
When these artists died out, that was the end of Florence and Tuscany's reign in the kingdom of art history. The next period, at the end of the 16th century, is Baroque, and there is not a whole lot of this in Florence (you'll have to go to Rome for that). You can see some early Baroque in Florence at the Church of Ss.ma Annunziata.
Of course, you'll see some art from later than the 17th century around Florence and Tuscany. The styles range from watered down Baroque to Neoclassical, and then in the 19th century, Neo-Gothic as well as modern. So that sums up 2000+ years of history.
Further resources: The best places to review your knowledge of art history – before a trip or just for fun – is SmartHistory. Another favourite of mine is the Met's timeline of the history of art.
UPDATE: This post is shortlisted by Italy Magazine as best blog post on an art and culture blog for 2014!
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Richard Lowe Allen, 93, loyal husband and loving father, died peacefully surrounded by his family in the early evening hours of May 15, 2017. A long-time resident of Weed, CA and previously of Saratoga, CA, Richard was born in Tucson, AR on March 29, 1925, the son of Boswell and Bessie (Lowe) Allen and the older brother of Virginia (Allen) Webb, all of whom preceded him in death.
Richard served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1945, and attended California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, earning his degree in aeronautical engineering in 1949. He married Barbara Jean (Franzen) Allen on February 15, 1948 and together they raised 3 children, Paul, Matt and Joan. Richard's love of airplanes and flight continued throughout his life, manifested during his youth in model airplane building and later in both his career and his hobbies. He made an early career in the aerospace industry with several large companies including Lockheed, and later owned and operated his own avionics company, Avionics Technology. He also owned and flew several small planes and worked on homebuilt designs in his workshop.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Barbara, and is survived by his sons Paul (and Sheryl) Allen of San Jose, Matt (and Janet) Allen of Irvine and daughter Joan (and Todd) Casey of Weed as well as grandchildren Julie Mckenzie, Jenny (and Jeff) Schmidt, Sarah (and Robert) Theiring, Scott (and Denise) Allen, Caitlin Casey (and Noni Smith), Dylan Casey, and Flynn Casey, and great grandchildren Madelynne and Jack McKenzie, Ava and Johnathan Theiring, Tyler and Zoey Allen, and Jonah Schmidt.
We will miss our loving and generous father, grandfather and great-grandfather and his steadfast presence in our lives but we know he has made it through to a lighter place and that perhaps he is even out there dancing with mom.
A memorial celebration of Richard's life is being planned for Summer, 2018. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard's memory to Children First Foster Agency or Mount Shasta Hospice.


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Psychograss
formed January 1, 1993 (age 29)
Psychograss was one of the most eclectic bands in the history of American string music. Although rooted in the modern sounds of contemporary bluegrass, Psychograss incorporated everything from folk, jazz and classical music to Latin-American rhythms and pop tunes.
A supergroup of top-rated acoustic musicians, Psychograss was conceived by fiddler Darol Anger and mandolin player Mike Marshall. Former members of the innovative David Grisman Quintet, Anger and Marshall had since collaborated as a duo and as members of the chamber music/folk band Montreux, along with pianist Barbara Higbie and bassist Michael Manring. Anger had gone on to form the Turtle Island String Band, while Marshall had formed the Modern Mandolin Quartet. Recruiting string bassist Todd Phillips, a founding member of the Grisman Quintet, Tony Rice's Bluegrass Album Band and Montreux, and current Grisman Quintet percussionist Joe Craven, Anger and Marshall recorded Psychograss' self-titled debut album in 1993. In addition to original instrumentals by Anger and Marshall, the album included a folk-pop rendition of Procol Harum's A Whiter Shade of Pale featuring the lead vocals of Tim O'Brien, and a newgrass instrumental by Tony Trischka, Flanders Rock, with Trischka playing five-string banjo. Anger and Marshall reunited to record a second Psychograss album, Like Minds, in 1996 with Trischka and flatpicking guitar virtuoso David Grier added to the group. With each band member contributing an original tune, the album was all originals except for a bluegrass-inspired interpretation of Jimi Hendrix's Third Stone From the Sun. ~ Craig Harris, Rovi
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We consider the compactness of derivations from commutative Banach algebras into their dual modules. We show that if there are no compact derivations from a commutative Banach algebra, A, into its dual module, then there are no compact derivations from A into any symmetric A-bimodule; we also prove analogous results for weakly compact derivations and for bounded derivations of finite rank. We then characterise the compact derivations from the convolution algebra ℓ¹(ℤ₊) to its dual. Finally, we give an example (due to J. F. Feinstein) of a non-compact, bounded derivation from a uniform algebra A into a symmetric A-bimodule.


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New research has shown that toddlers shown "educational" DVDs – popular with pushy parents keen to give their toddlers' a head start – actually have worse vocabularies than children who didn't.
Far from boosting IQ, they appear to hamper learning, according to a team from California University who carried out a study of almost 100 one- and two-year-olds, using an £18 DVD from the Baby Einstein range.
Face-to-face time with parents appears to be far more stimulating, a view recently echoed by the Jean Gross, an educational psychologist and the government's first "communication champion", who admitted that middle class children are struggling to communicate because working parents are unable to spend enough quality time with them, read them bedtime stories or eat meals with them. "Our brains have not evolved to learn from machines; babies are primed to respond to a face," says Gross.
According to speech and behavioural expert Sioban Boyce, the middle class preoccupation with hothousing and speaking to little children as though they were adults is not simply a bit pretentious, but downright harmful.
"Increasing numbers of parents are deciding not to 'babify' their babies, which is just as contradictory as it sounds, and is storing up trouble for the future," says Boyce, a former NHS speech and language therapist and author of Not Just Talking, a parent's guide to helping babies communicate from the moment they are born.
There are sound scientific reasons why we're programmed to speak to our babies in exaggerated intonation pattern known as motherese. Ironically, this way of verbalisation is the only way they can learn to recognise and understand non-verbal communication, which accounts for between 60 %and 90 % of any conversation.
"By understanding big expressions, where we elongate vowels, make noises and adopt a sing-song tone, babies learn to 'read' our faces and body language and understand what we are trying to convey, whether that's excitement or anticipation or sadness or anger," says Boyce, herself the mother of three boys.
In adult interactions, or on television, the social signals are so subtle that a child can't read them. Without this foundation, he or she will go on to have great difficulty being able to interpret the unspoken cues we take for granted, which can be as diverse as a frown of disapproval or an interested nod.


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Singapore's GIC invests $240m into geothermal DH
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC entered a strategic partnership with Icelandic Arctic Green Energy to further explore geothermal district heating operations across Europe and Asia.
Both parties issued a public statement revealing their new alliance which will power the spread of zero-carbon district heating in different parts of Asia and Europe. This deal involves a US$240 million commitment which will see GIC becoming an equity partner in Arctic Green Energy.
Arctic Green Energy rose to the rank of a leading figure in the global sustainable energy transition and decarbonization sector, especially for buildings. The firm also partnered with Sinopec to launch Sinopec Green Energy in China.
GIC's strong capital base and international network combined with the tested and trusted strategy and experience that Arctic Green Energy has in the sector creates a perfect alliance for the innovation, expansion, and profitability that both firms want.


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Q: Laplace equation in polar coordinates Solve the Laplace equation in polar coordinates $u_{rr}+\frac{1}{r}u_r+\frac{1}{r^2}u_{\theta\theta}=0$ within the domain $0<\theta<\pi, 1<r<2$ subject to boundary conditions $$u(r,0)=0=u(r,\pi), ~~~u(1,\theta)=\sin(\theta),~~~u(2,\theta)=0$$
Remark: I approached it by using separation of variables, letting $u(r,\theta)=R(r)\Theta(\theta)$ and following the routine steps it led to a general expression which would never satisfy the condition $u(2,\theta)=0.$ Could anyone please confirm that this equation is indeed solvable?

A: What did you find for $R(r)$? I have $$R(r) = \frac{C_1}{r} + C_2r$$ which can be solved to meet the boundary conditions.

Separating variables:
$$r^2 \frac{R''}{R} + r \frac{R'}{R} = -\frac{\Theta''}{\Theta}$$
Both sides are equal to a constant, call it $k$. By the second boundary condition, $u(1,\theta)=\sin(\theta)$, we have that $k = 1$.
The equation in $R$ is $r^2R'' + rR' - kR = 0$. The is a 'homogeneous' equation, in one of the uses of that word, for ODEs. Substitute $S(r) = R(r)/r$, do some work, and you'll find the form for $R(r)$ above. Be careful when integrating to make sure you get both constants; perhaps that's what tripped you up.


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Pharrell Williams SOLARHU Running Collection
For Fall/Winter 2018, adidas and Pharrell Williams present a performance collection inspired by Africa's culture of long-distance running, which symbolizes adidas and Pharrell's common belief that, through sport, we have the power to change lives.
An admirer of running's "peaceful, meditative nature," Pharrell blends the foremost technologies of adidas with the bold patterns and bright colors of East Africa, where running is deeply ingrained.
This season marks Pharrell's second foray into the world of sport performance, having last year designed and developed a tennis collection to be worn on court. With the new range, the collaboration moves from tennis to running, from America to Africa, home to some of the most accomplished long-distance runners in the world. Underscoring the brand concept of sport as transformation, running unlocks the potential to change lives globally. Running also offers a low barrier to entry and enjoys high levels of participation globally, aligning it with Pharrell's personal message of equality, justice, and self-confidence.
The adidas by Pharrell Williams SOLARHU collection debuts one exclusive new footwear style and eight pieces of apparel for women and men, featuring patterns inspired by East Africa and realized in colors typically used on national flags in the region. The collection is expressed in rich tones of gold, purple, burgundy, cyan, and collegiate red and green.
The new Pharrell Williams SOLARHU runner is the key footwear silhouette of the season and the centerpiece of the collection, reinterpreting the bold color-worlds of East Africa and combining a longwearing
Continental rubber outsole with an adidas Boost midsole. Graphic variations of the Hu logo are embroidered on the shoe's vamp and toe cap, while colorful suede detailing brings texture. The shoe arrives in three colorways: core black/bold green, core black/bright cyan, and bold gold/bold green. Each pair is sold with two additional sets of laces in complementary colors. adidas innovation meets tribal-inspired graphics to create the season's apparel: engineered tanks, tees, shorts, and running tights that are taped and trimmed in bright graphics inspired by East African patterns.
They provide a foundational runner's wardrobe with the global spirit that is Pharrell Williams's signature.
As Pharrell himself explains: "Africa is a beautiful continent and the origin of civilization. Running is a state of meditation. Why not go back to the motherland and take inspiration from such a vivid and rich culture? Why not create a tribute to this incredible sport? Why can't the shoe that people wear on the street have a performance function? This is what we sought to achieve with this collection."
The adidas by Pharrell Williams SOLARHU collection will be available September 25th 2018 at Adidas flagship stores, select retailers, and online.
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Your child will be assigned a Primary Contact Teacher. This method will allow you and your child to bond with one particular teacher providing a sense of security. Your Primary Contact Teacher will attend to the specific daily needs of your child, will speak with you daily and/or send notes home via LifeCubby.me.
The teachers provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities based on common themes that change throughout the year. These activities are then arranged into learning centers. The curriculum can best be described as a web; the threads of language arts, reading, dramatic play, science, math, manipulatives, and music are woven together with ideas and concepts intersecting and overlapping to form an intricate web of knowledge and experience for your child.


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Richard Jefferson On The Amazing Way Kobe Convinced A Ref To Give Him A Shooting Foul (Video)
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The Nets upset the Lakers at home 115-100 last night as their winning streak increased to six games. Former Nets legend Richard Jefferson appeared on the broadcast and discussed an interesting game in his career where he faced Kobe Bryant and the refs worked out in Bryant's favor.
Jefferson said that Bryant was able to get a ref to give him a foul that resulted in two free throws. Bryant said that he didn't pass the ball all so he should earn those shots.
"I'll tell you a Kobe story," said Jefferson. "They were trying to figure out whether or not he was shooting or not and Kobe straight told the official, 'I haven't passed the ball all night.' They just ended up giving him the free throws. They accepted that. Kobe was like 'I haven't passed it all night.' And they kind of looked around and were like, 'Yeah, let's give him the free throws.' It was great logic."
Bryant was the most dominant player on the court almost every night during his prime so hearing about this situation is no surprise. He definitely had that power. Flip the page to watch Richard Jefferson discuss Kobe Bryant getting the call from a ref.
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Q: Serverless lambda response times Postman vs Deployed App This is more of a infrastructure question.
I'm in the means of developing a new serverless project for myself and I have a question regarding response times.
Architecture:
Frontend: S3 + CloudFront - React App
Backend: API Gateway + Lambda (Node.js) + DynamoDB

I did a test route with a lambda function that returns a simple response with API Gateway + Lambda.
When calling it with postman I get a long response for the cold start, but afterwards I get response times between 80-120 ms, which are acceptable I suppose.
But I am doing the call with Postman from my actual pc and network.
Will these response times get better once I will deploy the actual frontend app to S3 + Cloudfront in the same zone as were the backend resides - since everything is in the infrastructure of AWS, is the call made in AWS network behind the scenes from React to the Lambda function?
Or they users using the app will still receive 120+ ms response times on each call?
Thanks.

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Will these response times get better once I will deploy the actual
frontend app to S3 + Cloudfront in the same zone as were the backend
resides - since everything is in the infrastructure of AWS, is the
call made in AWS network behind the scenes?

Your React app will simply be stored on AWS resources. The React app's files will be served to a visitor's web browser by S3 + CloudFront. The React app actually runs inside the user's web browser. None of your React code is actually "running" in AWS.
So no, the response times won't get any better.

A:

The interesting thing is that the actual lambda execution I get in AWS is rather small.
In the 60ms count.
So the other 60-80ms I get is due to network traffic from my geographical location to the actual lambda and back ?
So all my users will receive this added ms response because we are located geographically a bit far from the AWS lambda?
Is there a way around this? Or to somehow optimise it?


I have just spent a week in Sydney and flew down from Rockhampton with the whole family.
Navigator1 (Robyn and Charlie) lent us there little car for the duration of our visit. It was a very welcome gesture and saved us having to hire a car for the 8 days we were there.
We ended up doing close to 800km in the time we were down there.
On the return trip home from the airport in Rockhampton it was a joy to sit behind a B Double and coast along at 95km/h and not have to fight for the road space like in Sydney.
So I would just like to thank Robyn and Charlie for the use of the little car and hope to catch up with you both again at the St George Gathering in September.


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Inclusion and Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Overview
The system for supporting children and young people who have Special Educational Needs has now started to change. The change will take place over a period of three years and the term Special Educational Needs will be replaced with the term Additional Learning Needs (ALN). It will also replace the term Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (LDD).
As part of these changes, there will be an emphasis on high aspirations and improved outcomes for all children and young people who have ALN.
For the majority of children and young people, their needs can be met through high quality teaching and learning. All education settings should put in place differentiated teaching or other targeted support to help pupils make progress, where appropriate. A small number of children and young people, however, will have ALN, which requires Additional Learning Provision (ALP). ALP is additional to or different from educational or training provision, which is generally available for all. Explaining how we meet your child's needs is known as the graduated response.
From September 2021, the term Additional Learning Needs replaced the term Special Educational Needs, and it will encompass children and young people aged 0-25 who have needs that require ALP.
A person has additional learning needs if he or she has a learning difficulty or disability (whether the learning difficulty or disability arises from a medical condition or otherwise) which calls for additional learning provision.
It is important to remember that children and young people learn in different ways, and their needs may change over time. Through a continuous cycle of identifying needs and sharing information, planning, taking action and reviewing progress, different support can be identified and provided as necessary.
The support could be increased, reduced or changed over time according to your child's individual progress. This means that earlier decisions and actions are revisited, refined and revised to help achieve a growing understanding of your child. It also supports them in making progress and helps them to realise their hopes and aspirations.
What to do if you think your child needs help
If you are concerned about your child's progress, speak to the school directly. Your child's class teacher will:
Provide extra support for your child and will review this regularly to see if any further support is required.
Get further advice and support from the schools Additional Learning Needs Coordinator
Get advice from specialists, such as an educational psychologist or a speech therapist.
If the Additional Learning Needs Coordinator feels it is possible that your child has long term learning needs, they may consider that your child requires an assessment of ALN. This assessment may involve observation, tests, medicals and interviews with your child and ALN specialists.
Should it be determined that a child who is not yet of compulsory school age has ALN, the Local Authority are responsible for securing the ALP and writing their Individual Development Plan (IDP). The Local Authority has an Early Years Additional Learning Needs Lead Officer who can be contacted for advice and support.
Get more information about ALN for pre-school children.
School Age Pupils
For children who are of compulsory school age, the class teacher or Additional Learning Needs Coordinator is the first point of contact. They will be able to listen to your concerns, and if requested, begin to consider if your child has Additional Learning Needs. This decision will be made within 35 working days, unless the school requires further specialist assessment through the Local Authority or Health Services, in which case a further 12 weeks may be required.
Further Education Institutions
Young people accessing FEI who have an ALN will have their needs identified through the FEI provider in the first instance. In a small amount of highly complex cases, the FEI may refer a young person (with their consent) to the Local Authority for further advice and support.
Universal Provision
Universal Provision is the name given to the provision, which is routinely available to all children and young people and may be provided at a whole class, small group or individual level. It is monitored and tracked in line with school procedures and could be a short or longer term provision.
Additional Learning Provision
If a child or young person does not appear to be making progress, then ALP may be required. This will involve the needs of the pupil being identified in a person-centred way and could lead to enhanced and alternative provision being provided to support the pupil in making progress. Children and young people who access ALP are classed as having ALN and as such will require an IDP.
An Individual Development Plan, or IDP, replaces Statements of Special Educational Needs and in some cases Individual Education Plans. These plans will be person-centred and may include multi-agencies, ensuring that the child or young person is at the centre of planning their provision.
IDPs will be phased in over the next three years following the Welsh Government timetable, as the Statements and Individual Education Plans used currently are reviewed. Plans will be reviewed at least annually and will be created with the child or young person and their parents/carers or advocate. They can also be reviewed should information or needs change at the request of the child, young person or parent/carer.
These IDPs are designed to outline the ALN of a child or young person, their aspirations and targets to achieve these. Any child or young person who receives ALP requires an IDP. The majority of these IDPs will be written and maintained by schools, in some more complex cases, however, schools may request that the Local Authority consider the needs of the child or young person. If these needs are found to be complex and require specialist input, the Local Authority may write and then either direct the school to maintain the plan or maintain it themselves.
Parents and young people can request to have certain decisions they disagree with reconsidered:
to reconsider whether a child has ALN or not;
to reconsider a school IDP with a view to revising it;
to decide whether the Local Authority should take over responsibility for maintaining an IDP;
to reconsider a school's decision to cease to maintain an IDP.
Children who are not of compulsory school age and do not attend an LA-maintained school, who have ALN and require an IDP will have this written and maintained by the Local Authority, through the Early Years Additional Learning Needs Lead Officer.
In cases of post-16 ALN, the post-16 provider will write and maintain the IDP in the majority of cases, referring to the Local Authority only in cases of complex or multiple ALN. This would only happen when it would not be reasonable for the post-16 provider to secure the provision. The Local Authority is responsible for writing and maintaining IDPs for those home-educated pupils, looked after children (LAC), and dual-registered pupils who are identified as having ALN.
Person-Centred Approaches
Person-Centred Approaches are central to the Additional Learning Needs and Educational Tribunal Act and Additional Learning Needs Code for Wales. They are all about putting the child or young person at the centre of identifying their needs, planning their provision and reviewing this.
Ensuring that children and young people are involved in identifying what is important to and for them, in planning their provision and in outlining their hopes and aspirations, explaining how they wish to realise these are all part of an overarching ethos to person-centred practice.
Reviews of IDPs should take place in a person-centred way and your child's school can provide information or answer any questions you may have regarding this.
What to do if you're not happy with a decision
If you are not happy with the decision of a school regarding the consideration of ALN, you can ask for the Local Authority to reconsider this decision. Prior to this, we would recommend that you discuss your concerns with your child's school. After the discussion, if you remain dissatisfied, you can contact the Local Authority to request a reconsideration with the details at the bottom of this page.
The reconsideration period can take up to seven weeks. During a reconsideration, the Local Authority will review the information the school used to make their decision and can determine that they agree with the school decision or that they disagree with this. Should the Local Authority disagree, they could direct the school to either write and maintain an IDP for the child or young person or to amend the current version.
If you are not happy with the decision of the Local Authority regarding ALN, you have the right to appeal to the Educational Tribunal (Wales). Any appeals must be made by the first working day within eight weeks of the decision of the Local Authority. If the dispute resolution services noted below are used, the time scale for appeal is extended by a further eight weeks.
Find out more about the Educational Tribunal (Wales) (external website)
If you want independent advice, guidance and support you can contact the Additional Learning Needs Information and Support Service, which is provided by SNAP Cymru.
Find out how to contact SNAP Cymru (external website)
A Disagreement Resolution Service is also available, which is provided by SNAP Cymru. You can get information from your designated coordinator or by contacting SNAP Cymru directly.
Find out more about SNAP Cymru's Disagreement Resolution Service (external website)
We delegate funding to schools to support learners in mainstream schools including those who have ALN.
The amount of money delegated to schools is agreed by Headteachers at the School Budget Forum as a percentage of the overall school budget. Denbighshire delegates the majority of the education budget to schools.
Moderation meeting
To ensure that the funding is appropriately allocated to individual schools, an annual Moderation Meeting takes place between the Headteacher, the school ALN Coordinator and Specialist Advisors from the Local Authority.
We undertake a quality assurance activity with schools to ensure that the provision noted for the learners, including those with ALN is in place and that the impact is being monitored effectively. We also provide training and support in how to accurately record the support learners, including those with ALN have for schools.
For more information on supporting learners in mainstream Denbighshire schools including those with ALN, please contact the ALN Coordinator at the school
Find contact details for a school to contact an ALN Coordinator.
Or you can contact Education Services using the following contact details:
Write to:
LL15 9AZ
Welsh Government: Additional Learning Needs (Special Educational Needs)


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The 'why?' behind President Nelson's global tour shared during first stop in London
By Tad Walch @tad_walch
Published: April 12, 2018 11:27 am Updated: April 12, 2018 4:48 p.m.
Ravell Call, Deseret News
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints greets Juan David Vargas Saavedra, left, and Joseph Daniel Vargas Saavedra at the Hyde Park Visitors Center in London on Thursday, April 12, 2018.
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Editor's note: Deseret News and Church News writers are chronicling the ministry of LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson as he and other church officials travel to Europe, Africa and Asia during the next two weeks. Tad Walch reports today from London.
LONDON — In his first statements on his global tour, LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson told the Deseret News on Thursday why he chose to begin in London and then travel to Jerusalem.
"Everybody comes to London," he said of the diverse city, "so we might as well come, too. It's a melting pot, and ours is a global ministry, so at least we can get a sample. Most of the nations of the world are here in London."
Jerusalem is next because of its significance to his message.
"We want to focus on the Lord Jesus Christ," he said. "That's where his mortal ministry was. That's where he was born. That's where he was killed. (Sister Nelson and I) have been to the Holy Land many times, not together but independently. We felt that was where we wanted to be rooted. Then we'll go from there to parts of Africa and Asia."
Global Ministry Tour
Follow the Deseret News as we chronicle President Russell M. Nelson's travels through seven countries around the world.
President Nelson's delegation will visit eight countries in 11 days during a trip that will last two weeks, also stopping in Kenya, Zimbabwe, India, Thailand, Hong Kong and Hawaii. He hinted at a future trip during a short interview after he arrived at the Hyde Park Chapel in central London in the early afternoon.
"No matter where we would go, we would neglect more than we'd serve," he said, "but we'll do all we can do in two weeks, and we'll go home and rest for a while, then tackle another journey."
He said he felt compelled to minister.
"The Lord's message is for everyone," he said. "This is a global work. Whenever I'm comfortably situated in my home, I'm in the wrong place. I need to be where the people are. We need to bring them the message of the Savior.
"The message is to invite all of God's children on both sides of the veil to come unto their Savior and enjoy the blessings of the temple, have enduring joy and qualify for eternal life. And that will bring hope, help and lift to all people."
President Nelson briefly met four families representative of London's diversity then presided at a mission conference for six missions of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
On Thursday night, the Hyde Park Chapel filled to overflowing as he spoke to a meeting that was broadcast to tens of thousands in 47 stakes and districts in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Sister Patricia Holland joined President and Sister Nelson in speaking to the England London Mission Conference and at the evening meeting.
The 170 missionaries greeted them by singing "We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet."
One missionary was absent. Sister Anne Nicole Balgue of the Philippines had the chicken pox, so Elder Holland mentioned her by name and blew her a kiss.
Five other missions joined the conference via broadcast — the England Manchester, England Leeds, England London South, England Birmingham and Scotland/Ireland missions.
Elder Paul V. Johnson, the Europe Area President and a General Authority Seventy, joined the delegation on the stand with Don Staheli, President Nelson's personal secretary.
President and Sister Nelson and Elder and Sister Holland shook hands with every missionary before the meeting. Sister Megan Bain of Sandy, Utah, said she'd been advised to look into their eyes for the brief moment when she shook hands and told them her name and hometown.
"I made sure to do that," she said. "I saw light and love, in both Elder Holland's and President Nelson's eyes. Warm smiles, as well."
Sister Holland said it was a wonderful honor the Nelsons gave them to join the trip. Elder Holland said he hoped people all over the world hear about President Nelson's global tour.
"He really wants to reach out to the whole world," Elder Holland said. "There would hardly be a ward or a stake more international than the Hyde Park Ward or the Hyde Park Stake."
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"We're hoping to do what the Nelsons want us to do," he added. "That's our job. Their hope and their dream, literally and figuratively, is to reach out to the world to show the internationalization of the church and the growth of the church and reach out to the world. Our role is to sustain them in that."
Sister Nelson said she looked forward to seeing people throughout the trip.
"I love to see them, from brand-new converts to people who have been in the church from the start," she said.
Tad Walch Tad Walch covers The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the Deseret News.
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The Canadian comedian best known for raunchy, weed-infused movies will soon be the voice of Toronto transit.
Rogen was recently tapped by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to voice some of the PSAs to be played in Toronto's subway stations, reports CTV News. The announcements largely revolve around rider etiquette, and focus on topics like not being the person screaming down their cell phone and encouraging people to "stop clipping your fingernails on the TTC."
The messages themselves seem a little tempered from the man who brought us absurdly off-color flicks such as 'Sausage Party.' Still, Rogen himself has tweeted his own excitement about the project.
"I don't mean to judge, but I will. I judge you, you are being rude," Rogen shouts at people blocking transit doors during one of the campaign's funnier moments.
This isn't the first time Rogen has been chose to voice a project of this kind either. He recorded similar messages for Vancover's TransLink last week as well.
Morgan Freeman had initially been slated to record the messaging for TransLink. But after accusations of sexual misconduct began to crop up around the 'Shawshank Redemption' actor, TransLink turned to Vancouver native Seth Rogen as his replacement.
You can check out Rogen's recordings for the TTC on their website, and prepare to be hearing a lot more from him if you're an avid transit user in either city.


The Elliott Homestead Cooking Community is a way for you to get brand new, whole food recipes delivered to your door every month. Every recipe is designed to be simple, nutritious, whole-food centered, price conscious, and delicious. This month on the blog, we're featuring the Tomato and Eggs Breakfast we eat all the time. Enjoy!