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Bristol City Council will give another £6.8m to MetroBus
The overspend is a 'worst case scenario' the meeting heard
Bristol City Council will be giving MetroBus the extra money it needs
Marvin Rees and cabinet members from Bristol City Council met this afternoon to approve a £6.8m increase to the budget for the MetroBus programme.
The big item on this afternoon's cabinet meeting agenda was a proposal to increase MetroBus funding by £6.8m.
The money is part of an additional £10million MetroBus needs in order to reach completion, jumping to a total of £230million.
Deputy Mayor Craig Cheney told the meeting MetroBus costs has escalated significantly.
In order to plan ahead council officers have come up with a 'worst case scenario' which would cost £6.8m more than has already been allocated.
He said the overspend would be met from the transport capital fund and through council borrowing.
Cllr Carla Denyer said the money taken out of transport capital would have a knock-on effect on other transport projects.
Mayor Marvin Rees calls for Bristol's biggest rally which is expected to draw thousands
She said the cabinet report had noted the redirection of money to Metrobus meant the council would not be able to deliver "train station upgrades, minor traffic schemes, bus priority measures etc."
Metrobus route in Ashton from the air
Cllr Denyer asked if the cabinet could be more specific about what projects would have to be cut to give MetroBus its funding.
Cllr Cheney said a final decision had not been made but that they would get back to her.
Cllr Charlie Bolton asked whether the cabinet could guarantee there will be no further multi-million pound price rises? Is there a limit beyond which you would not go?
Marvin Rees responded the current administration inherited this scheme and they have to do their best to make it work.
Jeremy Corbyn to stand with Marvin Rees to deliver anti-cuts message to Westminster
Rees said his cabinet had hoped contingencies against cost-overruns would have been raised at the beginning of the scheme. The cabinet now finds itself "with the tiger by the tail" - if they let go now they will get bitten.
He said proper control measures should have been put in place at the beginning, "you would have expected that scrutiny would have asked the questions," he said.
Rees reminded Cllr Bolton that he was head of Scrutiny at the beginning of the scheme.
Marvin Rees
Bristol Mayor
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Q: Read audio from a URL and save it the given below code is playing audio from URL. Is it possible to read stream from that URL and create an audio file and also save in PC ?
var url = "http://media.ch9.ms/455884123cf7a0852876.wav";
using(var mf = new MediaFoundationReader(url))
using(var wo = new WaveOutEvent())
{
    wo.Init(mf);
    wo.Play();
    while (wo.PlaybackState == PlaybackState.Playing)
    {
        Thread.Sleep(1000);
    }
}

A: I use this code to do that:
static void Main(string[] args)
    {
        var url = "fake-url";
        using (var mf = new CustomWaveOutEvent(url))
        using (var wo = new WaveOutEvent())
        {
            wo.Init(mf);
            wo.Play();
            while (wo.PlaybackState == PlaybackState.Playing)
            {
                Thread.Sleep(1000);
            }
        }
    }

And the class CustomWaveOutEvent is:
public class CustomWaveOutEvent : MediaFoundationReader
{
    private WaveFileWriter fileStream;

    public CustomWaveOutEvent(string file) : base(file)
    {
        fileStream = new WaveFileWriter("OutputFile.wav", this.WaveFormat);
    }

    public override int Read(byte[] buffer, int offset, int count)
    {
        var dataToReturn = base.Read(buffer, offset, count);

        fileStream.Write(buffer);

        return dataToReturn;
    }
}

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Post-doctoral position in the NMR group at Grenoble high magnetic field laboratory (LNCMI)
Workplace : LNCMI-Grenoble
Type of Contract : Full Time Contract Scientist
Contract Period : 12 months, renewable up to 2 times (36 months in total).
Expected date of employment : 1 September 2019
Remuneration : Depending on experience, between 2500 and 3500 euros gross per month (1900 to 2550 euros net after deduction of the social security and income taxes)
Desired level of education : PhD
Experience required : Indifferent
The candidate will work in the NMR group at LNCMI-Grenoble, employing broadband Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) at the highest available magnetic fields (up to 37 T) and low temperatures (down to 50 mK) for experimental research in condensed matter physics. He/she will both develop his own research subject in the field of quantum magnetism or high temperature superconductivity, and assist the scientists that visit LNCMI to perform high-field NMR experiments on their own projects. Research in low-dimensional quantum antiferromagnets employs high magnetic field to induce "exotic" states of matter, such as Bose-Einstein condensates, magnetization plateaus, supersolid and spin-nematic phases. Investigations of high temperature superconductors employ high fields to suppress or weaken their unconventional superconductivity and thus reveal competing electronic states.
The postdoctoral researcher will perform scientific research using the NMR technique and, as a "local contact", will provide support to scientists visiting LNCMI for high-field NMR experiments on their projects. In particular, he/she will :
- perform NMR measurements in superconducting and resistive high-field magnets at LNCMI-Grenoble and in pulsed-field magnets at Toulouse,
- prepare, improve and develop the NMR instrumentation as required by the experiments,
- analyse and interpret the experimental data,
disseminate the results through publications, reports and presentations for meetings and conferences,
- collaborate with members of other research groups at LNCMI and in other laboratories, in particular for complementary experiments by other techniques and for a theoretical description/interpretation.
The candidate should be motivated for topical research in a high-level international laboratory and is expected to have a strong scientific background. He/she should have experience in magnetic resonance (NMR or ESR, preferably in condensed matter) or/and in experimental studies of strongly correlated electron systems. Experimental skills are also essential. Finally, fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory.
The research work will be mainly carried out at the Grenoble site of LNCMI, with occasional visits to LNCMI at Toulouse. LNCMI is one of a few laboratories dedicated to research in the highest available magnetic fields, and is open to visitors for their own high-field research projects. The role of a "local contact" for these external projects ensures the contact with many different research subjects and is thus strongly beneficial to young scientists.
Funding for this position is ensured for at least two years and up to three years.
Tentative starting date of the contract is on September 1, 2019.
Constraints and risks
Some high-field experiments may occasionally be performed during weekends and/or overnight. Persons with pacemakers or ferromagnetic metal implants cannot occupy this position because of the health risks related to the presence of strong magnetic fields.
Applications should include a cover letter and a CV mentioning at least two references and a complete list of publications and conferences.
Mladen HORVATIC
(head of the NMR group at LNCMI-Grenoble)
E-mail : mladen.horvatic@lncmi.cnrs.fr
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Roma and I headed to South Wexford for much of Sunday and decided on lunch at Kilmore Quay. In glorious subshine we walked around the harbour which was packed with holiday-makers. There was a very clear view over to the Saltee Islands, and we also explored the Memorial Garden to those lost at sea. So many names.
We had lunch at the Silver Fox restaurant - pricey, but delicious seafood. We stopped at Our Lady's Island on the way home. This is a place of pilgrimmage in the Diocese of Ferns that I always remember being mentioned at Mass growing up in Carnew. We also took a short spin down to the end of Rosslare Strand - not terribly exciting, but there are some smashing looking holiday homes down there.
With Roma at Kilmore Quay, with Saltee Islands in background.


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Push for jobs bill gains momentum
By PETER NICHOLAS Los Angeles Times
Troubled by the rising jobless rate, President Barack Obama and the Democratic majority in Congress are assembling a jobs package that would devote billions of dollars to projects meant to put people back on payrolls in 2010 and keep them working.
Discussions over the scale of the bill are fluid, but lawmakers said the intent is to move swiftly and get a jobs bill to Obama's desk as early as January.
The renewed push to create jobs is driven by a recognition that the $787 billion stimulus program enacted in February is not a sufficient remedy for an unemployment rate that stands at 10.2 percent.
The stimulus boosted employment but "did it in a way that was not as highly visible as a lot of people would like," said Rep. Betty Sutton, D-Ohio, one of the House members devising the jobs bill. "It did so in somewhat of a scattershot approach -- a job here and a job there, trickled out over time. ... Far too many Americans are without a job, and far too many more are worried about what tomorrow is going to bring."
Congressional aides said the new program could cost tens of billions of dollars. Democratic House members who were disappointed that the stimulus was not larger said they would press for a substantial spending plan this time.
"I hope we don't play around the edges with this and we do what will work. Invest the money now," said Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., who chairs the Congressional Black Caucus. "We have to create jobs, and we have to create them right away."
Lawmakers are considering myriad ways to accelerate job growth. In interviews, they mentioned road projects that can be counted on to employ people right away; loans to small businesses; incentives to companies that agree to manufacture products in the U.S; and special partnerships in which government tries to avert private-sector layoffs by picking up a share of employee wages.
House members are also considering a plan to funnel aid to state and local governments with the assurance that it would be used to preserve jobs. Senate aides said the plan would give priority to labor-intensive "brick-and-mortar" projects.
It is unclear how much of the effort would be financed through deficit spending.
This year, the deficit is projected to be $1.58 trillion. Faced with so much red ink, lawmakers are exploring various payment mechanisms. Congressional aides said they might tap money from the fund used to bail out financial institutions. Other approaches include a 25-cent tax on each stock transaction, although Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner has expressed reservations about that idea.
Even if the plan inflates the deficit in the near term, the White House appears willing to accept that, if the payoff is more jobs.
Asked if the deficit constrains the administration's options, one White House official said, "No question that it's a delicate balance, but there's also no question that we've got to do more to address the jobs situation and to boost opportunities for middle-class families."
Bipartisan support appears to be absent. House Republican Whip Eric Cantor of Virginia said the stimulus should sour people on costly jobs programs: "The case must be made as to why you want to borrow money we don't have. And how do you make that case given the track record of the failed stimulus bill?"
Having been preoccupied with passing a health care bill, the White House is eager to demonstrate it is sensitive to the economic hardship Americans face. To that end, the White House will host a jobs summit Dec. 3. And the next day, Obama will travel to Allentown, Pa. -- the first stop in a kind of economic "listening tour."
The White House is committing its energy to health care overhaul although, polls show, that is not as important to most Americans as an economic recovery that will yield jobs.
A Senate Democratic aide said: "Democrats have to address the No. 1 concern of their constituents -- and that is, by a long shot, jobs. We want to show we get it -- that we're responsible and in tune."


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Publication: Mail and Guardian Issued: Date: 2013-07-19 Reporter: Glynnis Underhill
NPA head blocked arms deal probe
Mail & Guardian
Glynnis Underhill
Web link www.mg.co.za
Further damning evidence of how the former director general of the justice department, Menzi Simelane, scuppered the arms deal probe has emerged.
A 2008 letter written by the former deputy director of public prosecutions, advocate Anton Steynberg, to Martin Fischer in the Düsseldorf, Germany, prosecutor's office, outlined his frustrations at Simelane's apparent stonewalling of a German request for co-operation in the investigation.
Steynberg explained that Simelane did not forward the request for mutual legal assistance to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
"The reasons for this are not yet apparent, although we are attempting to seek clarity," Steynberg wrote.
"We also read in the press that the German authorities are considering terminating the investigation and accepting a plea of guilty from the suspect [the German Frigate Consortium] on certain lesser charges. There is speculation that this may be due to a perceived lack of co-operation from the South African authorities."
The German authorities were at the time investigating South Africa's acquisition of corvettes from the German Frigate Consortium, and had formally requested mutual legal assistance from South Africa.
The Scorpions had conducted an earlier preliminary investigation, and officially launched its own arms deal investigation in 2008.
Political sensitivity
Steynberg wrote that the NPA was doing all it could to facilitate co-operation between the parties. To assist special investigator Isak du Plooy and his team, he asked Fischer to send the NPA a copy of their official request or a formal letter outlining the information in its possession.
"You must be aware that this is a matter of great political sensitivity," he wrote.
"Several persons whom your request is reported to implicate are either past or present members of the Cabinet, or other persons of great political influence.
"Although the NPA is a constitutionally independent entity*1, the department of justice does not enjoy the same measure of independence. The director general is directly answerable to the minister of justice," wrote Steynberg.
"Although I do not wish to speculate on the reasons for the delay in executing your request or the failure to refer a copy to the NPA, it would appear to us that forwarding us a copy of the request would have several advantages for both our investigations."
On the strength of the information contained in the German request, the NPA would be in a position to apply immediately to court to direct a similar letter of request to the Germans, which would facilitate both investigations, said Steynberg.
As the processes were stonewalled, South Africa did not enter into a formal co-operative agreement with Germany on its arms deal investigation that allegedly implicated prominent ANC figures, including Tony Yengeni, a member of the government's defence review committee.
Key witness Richard Young, whose company CCII Systems lost a tender to provide integrated combat suites for the navy's new corvettes, was asked for comment on Simelane's involvement in the arms deal probe.
"No doubt Menzi Simelane will receive the Order of the Baobab for his sterling efforts," Young said.
"If formal processes had happened, there wouldn't have even been a Seriti commission of inquiry [into the arms deal]. Many of those guilty of corruption might have already been out of jail."
More than four years ago, Young received a R15-million payout after he took the minister of defence, the Armaments Corporation of South Africa (Armscor) and others to court over the loss of his controversial arms deal tender.
Simelane was removed from his post as national director of public prosecutions in October last year after the Democratic Alliance challenged his appointment by President Jacob Zuma in court. He is now working as a legal adviser to Public Services Minister Lindiwe Sisulu and could not be reached for comment.
Questions sent to Simelane and the justice department went unanswered.
However, Steynberg's plea to the German prosecutors for assistance backs up reports published by the Mail & Guardian last month, revealing correspondence sent by the acting national director of public prosecutions, Mokotedi Mpshe, to the then justice minister Brigitte Mabandla in 2007.
Mpshe complained in the letter that there was a "pressing need" for Simelane to refer the formal German request for co-operation with South Africa to the now defunct Scorpions.
"In my opinion, the failure by any South African investigating agency to investigate the reported allegations of grave criminality committed in our country, or that is justiciable in our country, is becoming ever more embarrassing," wrote Mpshe.
In an ironic twist, Mpshe later dropped corruption charges related to the arms deal against Zuma *2.
Steynberg is currently working as a senior trial lawyer at the International Criminal Court in The Hague and told the M&G he had been approached by the Arms Procurement Commission to be interviewed as a potential witness at the public hearings. "I did indicate that I was available to make a trip back, but I did not hear from them again."
Steynberg said he was still in the employ of the NPA and had been seconded to the ICC, and he would not have chosen a commission of inquiry as a way to probe the arms deal *3
He would have liked to see a probe take the form of an in-depth forensic investigation, which would provide dockets that could be taken to court.
"If the object is to prosecute people, then one needs a properly qualified and properly resourced investigative team with all the necessary powers, and the political support at all levels," said Steynberg.
With acknowledgement to Glynnis Underhill and Mail & Guardian.
*1 More accurately, the NPA used to be a constitutionally independent entity.
Until Thabo, then Zoomer, stepped in to save their own sorry arses.
*2 It's not ironic, it's another Order of the Baobab.
*3 Sure, but other than two very low hanging fruits, all the other NPA, DSO, DPCI efforts came to diddly squat.
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NFL Power Rankings Top Stories
NFL Week 12 Power Rankings: Struggling To Give Thanks For NFL Product
by Mike Cole
If you're a football fan, there's no better regular-season week than Thanksgiving week.
Turkey Day now is upon us, which means the next few days will be loaded not only with calories but pigskin, too. Normally, that's pretty awesome. It starts on Thursday morning with a local high school game, bleeds into the annual NFL games and is capped by a weekend full of can't-miss college matchups and a regular Sunday NFL slate.
But here's the thing: Why are we so excited to watch football? Or, more specifically, why are we so excited to watch the NFL? If we're being completely honest, the product has become borderline unwatchable, with Monday night's New England Patriots-Buffalo Bills game being an absolute tire fire. It really is mind-boggling that we're so obsessed with the NFL — at least according to TV ratings, cash flow and Internet traffic — yet the product is so bad. Monday night's game lasted nearly four hours, and we had no problem sitting and watching every second, knowing full well it would make Tuesday at work absolutely suck.
It wasn't just Monday night, either. Sunday in Baltimore, we saw one of the ugliest performances of the season, as the Ravens took on the St. Louis Rams in a game that looked more about proving which offense was more incompetent. Then, in the game's final moments, we saw Case Keenum's head bounce off the turf — clearly concussing the Rams quarterback — and no one batted an eye.
The Keenum controversy — and the half-hearted "explanation" from the NFL that followed — didn't have much of a shelf life. An inadvertent whistle Monday night with the entire country watching helped sweep that under the rug.
Whatever, though. Football's grip on sports fans is as tight as it's ever been, and we'll continue to watch every week because we're addicted to football. And we'll certainly watch this week because it sure beats interacting with family.
Here are the Week 12 power rankings.
1. New England Patriots (Last week: 1): They look more and more beatable every week, primarily thanks to injuries, but they continue to find ways to win. Gutsy doesn't even begin to describe it.
2. Carolina Panthers (Last week: 2): OK. It's officially time to enter Cam Newton — and his 118.8 passer rating in the last three weeks — into the MVP conversation.
3. Arizona Cardinals (Last week: 4): Speaking of MVP candidates, Carson Palmer's certainly making a case. It's incredible to think, given his age (35) and injury history, that he's having the best season of his 12-year NFL career.
4. Cincinnati Bengals (Last week: 3): The Bengals have lost two in a row, but the silver lining from Sunday night's loss to the Cardinals was that Andy Dalton played very well after a rough showing last week versus Houston.
5. Green Bay Packers (Last week: 8): Green Bay flipped the script on the Vikings, as the Packers' defense was absolutely fantastic, while Eddie Lacy rebounded in a big way and outshone Adrian Peterson.
6. Denver Broncos (Last week: 6): Brock Osweiler played better Sunday than Peyton Manning has at any point this season. Osweiler earned the chance for another start, and he'll have his work cut out for him against New England on Sunday night.
7. Minnesota Vikings (Last week: 5): The Vikings were penalized eight times for 110 yards Sunday against the Packers. Some of those — especially offensive fouls on first and second — really derailed the Vikings' presumed offensive plans and helped Green Bay slow AP.
8. Pittsburgh Steelers (Last week: 7): The good news for the Steelers is they're coming out of the bye. The bad news is their Week 12 matchup with Seattle starts a brutal stretch of them facing the Seahawks, Colts, Bengals and Broncos.
9. Seattle Seahawks (Last week: 12): This is going to sound weird, but maybe the Seahawks are better off without Marshawn Lynch? Thomas Rawls went off Sunday and now is averaging 6.0 yards per carry this season with three 100-yard games.
10. New York Giants (Last week: 11): The Giants were off, but their standing in the division improved by virtue of losses from both Washington and Philadelphia. What a suckbag division the NFC East is.
11. Indianapolis Colts (Last week: 15): Here's how it's going to play out: The Colts will win the AFC South, win a first-round playoff game and then have their teeth kicked in by either Cincinnati or New England.
12. Buffalo Bills (Last week: 10): I badly want to believe in the Bills. The defense is legit, they have some good skill players on offense, but goodness gracious, do they shoot themselves in the foot far too often. Rex gonna Rex, I suppose.
13. Atlanta Falcons (Last week: 9): When your quarterback makes this kind of decision and throw, it's hard to win football games.
14. Kansas City Chiefs (Last week: 21): The Chiefs' resurrection is something to behold. After losing five straight, they've bounced back with a four-game winning streak, winning those games by an average of nearly 23 points.
15. New York Jets (Last week: 13): The Jets have at least one turnover in nine of 10 games this season, and they have six in the last two weeks. That's not great.
16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Last week: 20): Jameis Winston completed 19 passes Sunday against Philly — five of those completions were touchdown passes.
17. Houston Texans (Last week: 22): How does this team have five wins? Seriously.
18. St. Louis Rams (Last week: 14): The Rams' offense has all but dried up as teams start to make them do anything other than give the ball to Todd Gurley and let him run for 200 yards. Their quarterback situation is a joke.
19. Oakland Raiders (Last week: 17): Derek Carr looked more like David Carr on Sunday in Detroit, and all of a sudden, the Raiders have lost three in a row.
20. Washington Redskins (Last week: 18): Washington was bushwacked in Carolina, thanks in large part to five turnovers. Five!
21. Philadelphia Eagles (Last week: 16): The Eagles, objectively speaking, suck.
22. Chicago Bears (Last week: 19): The Bears' mini-run is over, and now they're on a short week and going to Lambeau Field, where Jay Cutler has thrown roughly 10,000 career interceptions.
23. Dallas Cowboys (Last week: 25): The return of Tony Romo gave the Cowboys a jolt, but they were far from dominant last week. They're still alive, sure, but you have to wonder how much gas they'll have in the tank as the season nears its end when every game essentially is a must-win.
24. Miami Dolphins (Last week: 23): I was reading a Dolphins blog to see what they were saying about the loss to Dallas, and one commenter said "At least we have a better record than Cleveland. lol" Pretty much sums it up.
25. New Orleans Saints (Last week: 24): Wow. Firing Rob Ryan made a huge difference. Not only did New Orleans pitch a shutout, the Saints didn't even allow a single yard. Wait, what's that? They were on a bye this week? Oh, OK.
26. Jacksonville Jaguars (Last week: 26): If the Jaguars ever build a decent offensive line, they might turn into a good football team. They have weapons, and Blake Bortles is better than a lot of folks realize — probably because he has been sacked 87 times in the last two seasons.
27. Baltimore Ravens (Last week: 28): All but one of the Ravens' games this season has been decided by six points or fewer, and seven — including Sunday's win over St. Louis — have been decided by four points or fewer.
28. Detroit Lions (Last week: 29): Where did this defense come from? After not being able to stop anyone all season, the Lions have limited the Packers and Raiders to just 29 points over the last two weeks.
29. Tennessee Titans (Last week: 32): At the very least, the Titans fought hard Thursday night in Jacksonville. On a short week, on the road and with injuries to key players, Tennessee actually did hold a fourth-quarter lead.
30. San Diego Chargers (Last week: 30): Getting beat 33-3 at home by a division rival isn't a great look, you guys.
31. Cleveland Browns (Last week: 31): You think Browns fans just sit there sometimes and just think about how awful their football team is? I know I would. And then I'd drink.
32. San Francisco 49ers (Last week: 27): The 49ers had absolutely no chance of winning in Seattle, but at least Blaine Gabbert played sorta, kinda well.
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Q: Ribbon application menu items not collapsing correctly I'm trying to use the RibbonControlLibrary in a .NET 4.0 project. I have an application menu with menu items that need to be removed if some condition is not met. I tried using BooleanToVisibilityConverter, which removes the menu item just fine, but the menu itself doesn't change size, so there's a weird gap under the still visible items.
This is what it looks like when the menu item is set as collapsed using a binding:

This is what it's supposed to look like:

If I hardcode the menu item as collapsed, it looks fine, but it's wrong when I use a binding or trigger to change the Visibility value. This makes me think that there is a bug causing the menu not to recalculate size when the items change.
Here is the XAML for the ribbon:
<Window x:Class="WpfApplication1.MainWindow"
        xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation"
        xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml"
        xmlns:ribbon="clr-namespace:Microsoft.Windows.Controls.Ribbon;assembly=RibbonControlsLibrary">
<Window.Resources>
    <BooleanToVisibilityConverter x:Key="converter" />
</Window.Resources>
...

<ribbon:Ribbon>
    <ribbon:Ribbon.ApplicationMenu>
        <ribbon:RibbonApplicationMenu>
            <ribbon:RibbonApplicationMenuItem Header="Item 1"
                                              Visibility="{Binding TestProperty, Converter={StaticResource converter}}" />
            <ribbon:RibbonApplicationMenuItem Header="Item 2" />
        </ribbon:RibbonApplicationMenu>
    </ribbon:Ribbon.ApplicationMenu>
</ribbon:Ribbon>

I also tried setting Height to 0 using a trigger, but the effect was the same. Is there something I'm missing or is this a bug in the ribbon library?


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Q: Rails ActiveRecord callbacks I'm having an issue with a date format. I have a time picker that has the date in a funky format (well, it's a nice format, actually, but not to the computer). I'm trying to have Chronic parse the date so that it can be saved properly.
At first, I was doing, in the create action of my controller:
params[:event][:start] = Chronic.parse(params[:event][:start])

but if and when validation fails, it sends the parsed value back to the view, and my datetimepicker is all botched, then.
So, I thought... callback? In my model, I added:
private
  def date_change
    self.start = Chronic.parse(self.start)
  end

I tried before_save, before_validation, after_validation... but nothing seems to get that date formatted correctly.
As it stands, I keep getting ArgumentError in EventsController#create - Argument out of range. I assume that's because the database is expecting a properly formatted datetime object.
Any idea on how I can accomplish my goal, here, of not changing the params, but still being able to save a properly formatted object?

A: I'm guessing that the problem is occurring the the start= mutator method that ActiveRecord supplies. If you're doing things like this in your controller:
@event.update_attributes(params[:events])
@event = Event.create(params[:event])
#...

then create and update_attributes should call start= internally. That should allow you to put the Chronic stuff in your own start=:
def start=(t)
  super(Chronic.parse(t))
end

You might need to adjust that for non-String ts, I'm not sure what Chronic.parse(Time.now), for example, would do. You could also call write_attribute(:start, Chronic.parse(t)) or self[:start] = Chronic.parse(t) if you didn't want to punt to super.
Note that before_validation and similar handlers will be called too late to bypass whatever default string-to-timestamp conversion ActiveRecord is doing but a mutator override should happen at the right time.
Alternatively, you could parse the time in the controller with something like this:
event = params[:events].dup
events[:start] = Chronic.parse(events[:start])
@event = Event.create(event)

A: Assumption is the mother of all mess ups :)

*

*are you sure the callback is hit? Because if it would, and the error occurred (like it did), wouldn't it still send back the incorrect data (because parsed) back to the view? In case of doubt: log something to make sure it is hit.

*are you sure which field causes the Argument out of range error.

Most cases bugs are so hard to find/fix because we assume we know the error, but we are looking at the error in the wrong way.
Easy ways to test which attribute causes the error:

*

*open rails console, build an object with the parameters, save it, and ask the errors. Something like
e = Event.new(params[:event]) # copy params verbatim from your logfile
e.save
e.errors
and that will display which field causes the error.
Alternatively: use pry and add a line binding.pry just after the save, so you inspect the errors (more info)
Answer (assuming your assumption was correct)
I see two options to do what you want:

*

*use the after_validation callback, if you are sure the data will always be correct, and correctly parsed by Chronic. This way if validation is passed, then convert the field and normally nothing can go wrong anymore, and the value is never sent to the browser again.

Note: if some other attribute is causing the error, this callback is never hit, of course. Because it does not pass the validation.

*

*use a virtual attribute, e.g. start_str, which is a visual representation of your start, and
before_save convert it to start. It does not really matter that much here, because if validation fails, you just show start_str and not the "real" start field.


Italtel, which together with Exprivia forms a new international player in the design and development of innovative solutions and services for digital transformation, will present its latest offerings to help enterprises digitalize their processes and build new business models for key vertical markets at CEBIT 2018.
Speaking ahead of the show, Luca Ferraris, Head of Strategy, Innovation and Communication at Italtel, said the solutions on display highlight the opportunity for manufacturers to escape the decade-long stagnation they have experienced, with the emergence of Industry 4.0 bringing new opportunities to increase their productivity and enhance their international competitiveness.
According to Ferraris, digital transformation will have a significant impact on other vertical markets such as healthcare, which is characterized by a growing demand for technologically-advanced solutions to stay in tune with people''s needs and expectations as the age of the European population increases and chronic diseases rise. These trends, said Ferraris, are also creating new opportunities for operators to deliver added-value services over a truly secure and reliable network infrastructure that needs to be aware of services that are transported across key vertical markets.
"The emergence of the digital transformation gives operators a strategic path to launch new revenue-generating services and essentially improve their position in the Enterprise market," said Ferraris. "By choosing a partner with expertise both in network infrastructure and the processes of businesses in vertical markets, operators will be able to manage the entire ICT value chain, from infrastructure components to applications, creating a significant advantage and positioning them to unlock and monetize the digitalization of services."
Ferraris will expand further on this topic during CEBIT when he delivers a presentation, titled "European industry reshoring thanks to digitization," as part of the Internet of Things (IoT) Forum, in Hall 13, on Wednesday, June 13 at 11.20am. Delegates attending CEBIT will then be able to see the ideas discussed in the session brought to life at Italtel''s booth through a number of demonstrations.
Industry 4.0 - Italtel will demonstrate its connected-machine solution which was jointly developed with Rold, a leading Italian household appliances component supplier. Leveraging Italtel''s proven experience in system integration, big data and analytics solutions, engineering support and technical assistance services and Rold''s SmartFab platform - designed in partnership with Samsung for the intelligent monitoring of production lines - the solution is an easy and effective way to connect processes and industrial machines to boost the potential of smart factories.
Smart Health - Italtel will demonstrate its advanced telemedicine solution, based on the DoctorLINK platform, which integrates telepresence tools, IoT devices to measure vital parameters and personal medical records, as well as provide remote assistance through the support of vocal assistance and specialist consultation capabilities.
Monitoring and Quality of Experience - Leveraging big data and analytics, a quality of service use case will be presented to demonstrate how a single control point can help enterprises in improving the management of their telecommunications expenses.
Cybersecurity - Combining security solutions and system integration, advisory services and managed services, Italtel will present its complete portfolio designed to minimize cybercrime and attacks.
Italtel will showcase its portfolio of solutions at CEBIT - Stand B84/1, Hall 13, - in Hannover, Germany, from Tuesday, June 12 to Friday, June 15.


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The Western Specialty Contractors Facades Division, based in Ridgefield, NJ, has helped to transform the discreet entrance to one of Manhattan, New York's most luxurious condominium high rise buildings into a functional work of art.
Located at E22nd Street in the Flatiron District is the entrance to an award-winning, modern high rise featuring some of Manhattan's most luxurious condominiums (prices start at $10.5 million for a three bedroom apartment and $72 million for the penthouse). Its private entrance was made up of concrete columns and spandrels with large windows covering the majority of the south elevation. Its lobby often features commissioned art work.
Western Specialty Contractors was hired by Lend Lease Project Management and Construction to install a terra cotta rainscreen system on the entrance's facade at a total cost of $1 million.
Work began on the project with a laser survey of the concrete structure. Boston Valley Terra Cotta would use the survey to custom-design a terra cotta facade for the building. Multiple trips were required by Western crews to Boston Valley's manufacturing plant in Buffalo, NY for dimension verification and revisions to the shop drawings to ensure that the system would fit a variety of conditions.
Once the terra cotta rainscreen system design was finalized and its fabrication complete, Western crews began waterproofing/insulating the building's entrance using a Sika Air-Vapor Barrier (AVB) and Roxul mineral wood insulation, hung with aluminum pins. Western then installed the rainscreen metal girt and track support system to carry the terra cotta facade, then sealed the window mullions at the perimeters.
The challenging work for Western began with installation of the decorative, vertical terra cotta fins, which were supported with a steel tube spine system outboard of the wall tiles, some of which spanned over windows from floor-to-floor to create a "floating fin" effect. The terra cotta tiles were then set on the support system at columns, spandrels, window returns, soffits, floating fins and the entrance return. The runs spanned from the sidewalk level to the top of the structure, which is approx. 65 feet tall. Lastly, Western crews installed colored aluminum sills to complete the system.
Each terra cotta tile, which had a natural color finish, had to be meticulously installed by Western crews based on the architect's specified color pattern. Multiple site visits with the architect were required to confirm the colors and final tile placement.
Sharp Grossmont Medical Office Building
Western Specialty Contractors partnered with Tremco Roofing to investigate the leaking facade at Sharp Grossmont Medical Office Building in San Diego, California. The building was experiencing leaks and looked to the Western/ Tremco team to identify the appropriate repair solution. A remediation scope was developed but in order to verify the effectiveness of the repair, Western recommended that a mock up be conducted.
Included in the mock up was a spray rack water test. The water test caused the building to leak, and Western immediately performed the proposed remediation scope. The scope included: sealant removal and replacement on the window system, stucco crack repairs, and a primer plus two coat application of Solargard wall coating. Following the remediation scope, the same location was water tested again and there were no leaks.
Western was then contracted by Sharp Grossmont to perform the restoration scope over the entire facility. The solution development, pre-project mock up, and team approach during construction made this project a success for all parties involved; Western Specialty Contractors, Tremco Roofing, and Sharp Grossmont Medical Office Building.
Millennia Lakes
Employees of Western Specialty Contractors' Orlando, FL branch recently received high praise from Cushman & Wakefield property management for their scheduling flexibility and professionalism while replacing sealants on the Millennia Lakes office building facade in Orlando, FL.
Western crews prepared progress reports and updated schedules for the Cushman & Wakefield management team on a weekly basis as part of their on-site progress meetings. The six-month project was completed in November, 2015.
"Cushman & Wakefield values its partnership with Western. The countless times its team rearranged its schedule to accommodate a proposal is truly a testament to the partnership we have built in Florida," said Harry Moseley of Cushman & Wakefield. "The job Western's team did at the Millennia Lakes building was the most professional. Our chief engineer and property manager felt very comfortable talking with Western's superintendent daily; he was very organized with progress reports every Friday for our site meetings. Western's leadership and values are apparent with the entire staff. We look forward to working with Western for many years."
Western's scope of work on the seven-story building's exterior included replacing all existing window and precast sealants with Dow Corning 790 and 795 silicone sealants. Western crews applied glazing to 32,000 feet of glass and installed sealants on 8,700 feet of structural glass and 11,000 feet of precast. Western crews also cleaned 23,000 square feet of masonry on the building's facade, followed by a BASF Master Protect 400 sealer. Western crews utilized a combination of swing stages and man lifts to perform the repairs. Overhead protection was erected at several areas of the building to maintain direct access to work areas.
Capital One Plaza
Constructed in 1982, the travertine panel facade of the Capital One Plaza building in Houston, Texas was showing signs of spalling and the sealants were failing from years of weather exposure. Western Specialty Contractors – Houston, Texas Branch (formerly named Western Waterproofing Company) was hired by property manager CBRE to restore the 22-story building's damaged travertine facade.
Western's scope of work included removing 260 travertine panels, each weighing 700 pounds, and replacing them with new tiles imported from an Italian quarry to match. Damaged panels were repaired by using a combination of re-pinning using Helical Anchors and performing Dutchmen repairs, a technique used to replace only the faulty portion of a stone with a new stone material that closely matches.
"One of the main challenges on the project was lifting the heavy travertine pieces to their places on the building's new facade without damaging them," said Patrick Sheeran, Western Houston Branch Manager. "Fortunately for Western, a stone fabricator located next door to our offices let us use their pneumatic stone vacuum lifter which is capable of handling stone pieces of up to 2,200 pounds."
All existing sealants on the building were also replaced including the CMU backup joints, travertine panel joints, window perimeter joints and glass butt joints. The entire building was also cleaned and parged to create a continuous surface by filling surface air voids and bug holes in the masonry walls.
With a little ingenuity and use of the pneumatic vacuum, Western crews were able to successfully complete the project within 20 months. The project received a 2014 Pinnacle Award of Merit: Renovation/Restoration from the Marble Institute of America (MIA). The Pinnacle Awards recognize excellence in commercial, residential and renovation/restoration of natural stone projects worldwide.
The Quality Inn Hotel in Des Moines is located near one of the largest entertainment centers in the state, the Wells Fargo Arena. Since this is a high traffic area, the hotel owners decided to upgrade and update the exterior of the building.
The owners liked the appearance and texture of EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System). Insulation was not a concern in this application however, and was taken out of the system. The building's vertical columns and horizontal beams were prepared and a new EIFS coating system was installed. New sealant was also installed at critical movement locations and window frame perimeters.
The updated colors and appearance are inviting to the public and expectations are high for the upcoming season.
Western Specialty Contractors and their facades division has received the 2013 Transformation Award by Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts as part of the design team for the recladding of the Rudin family's East 68th Street.
Formed in 2013, as a response to a growing number of large-scale facade repair and replacement assignments, Western's facades division draws on key personnel with extensive experience from our acquisition, formerly known as Brisk Waterproofing, a Western company serving the New York City real estate community for nearly a century. The facades team works exclusively on large-scale, complex facade restoration and recladding projects requiring the company's unique expertise and experience.
Click to read the related Press Release from April, 2013
606 unit, residential building with a 34-story core and two, 21-story wings
Remove weather-worn brick facade
Waterproofed by:
Installation of cementitious parging materials at the block back-up walls
Applying a water-based permeable liquid membrane to the prepared wall and flashing at the penetrations
Placement of anodized aluminum support system with stainless steel hardware and EPDM gasketing and spacers
Insulating with mineral wool
Finished with Duranar aluminum sills, head closures and wall coping
Exterior tiling with terra cotta tiles
Silicone sealant application
Building located in a busy residential neighborhood
Occupied with 606 rental apartments during construction
Existing block back-up behind the brick veneer is unreinforced and only 4″ thick
Exposure of reinforced back-up wall could not exceed footage that could be supported within five days in the case of an extreme wind event, and/or coordination of design, fabrication, shipping and site delivery of materials on a global basis
Any one portion of block back-up could only be exposed for five days at a time per the restrictions of the Structural Engineer
Over 150 tradesmen onsite at a time – careful management imperative to control quality and safe working environment
Limited working space making coordination of material arrival and debris removal critical to keep space free
Unexpected Atlantic hurricane and record snow storms demanded unique problem solving capabilities and a high degree of flexibility
Completion – Fall of 2012
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"Institutions that host their congresses in Vienna are increasingly taking their content to the general public – information sharing plays a significant role in anchoring and raising awareness of Vienna's role as an international-class meetings destination," Hanke observed. "At the same time, meetings do much to promote the city's image, helping to position Vienna as a location for business and research, which supports our efforts to attract international enterprises and provide a breeding ground for start-ups." The Global Talent Competitiveness Index (source: https://gtcistudy.com) currently ranks Vienna as the fourth most attractive city for global talent.
With a daily outlay of EUR 541, the average congress guest spends more than twice as much as other visitors to the city (EUR 266). Expenses include hotel stays, registration fees, restaurant bills, admission to cultural attractions, shopping and transport.
Accounting for 41% of all the bednights generated by congresses in Vienna, the human medical segment is the single largest contributor, followed by events focusing on natural sciences, with a 12% share. Austria's presidency of the European Council in the second half of 2018 is reflected in the share of the economy/politics segment, which almost doubled from 9% of all overnights in 2017, to 16% of the total in 2018. "The Vienna Convention Bureau attributed around 270 congresses to the EU Council," Kettner explained. The United Nations accounted for 8% of the total in 2018, with the remainder split between other areas.


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2022, Blog
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Xilinx High Bandwidth Memory (HBM)
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Deep Packet Inspection
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Authenticator Apps
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Malware – Wrap Up
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Malware – Trojan
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Malware – Worm
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David Fonseca, born in 1973, in Leiria, Portugal, is a well known Pop/Rock singer. He first began his professional life as a photographer, working for various fashion catalogues but he is mainly recognized because of his successful musical career. Besides playing various instruments and being the author of most of his own lyrics, he is also responsible for the graphic designs on his album covers.


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Q: List of todos (todonotes) is empty with acl2020 The todonotes list of todos appears empty when using the acl2020 style package (available here).
Here's a working example:
\documentclass[11pt,a4paper]{article} %list of todos is empty
\usepackage[hyperref]{acl2020}
\usepackage{todonotes}

\begin{document}

\listoftodos

\section{Contents}
test text \todo{test}

\end{document}

There's a similar question with the llncs document style, however the fix, \setcounter{tocdepth}{1} doesn't help.

A: The ACL style contains the following:
% We're never going to need a table of contents, so just flush it to
% save space --- suggested by drstrip@sandia-2
\def\addcontentsline#1#2#3{}

You can edit the style to only flush the TOC lines for the final copy:
% We're never going to need a table of contents, so just flush it to
% save space --- suggested by drstrip@sandia-2
\ifacl@finalcopy
\def\addcontentsline#1#2#3{}
\fi


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J.D. Martinez Defends 2013 Hitler Instagram Post
Watch: Astros' Tyler White Hits Walk-Off Home Run To Extend Division Lead Over A's
White's game-winner increased the Astros' slight lead in the American League West.
Kaelen Jones
Astros designated hitter Tyler White hammered a walk-off solo home run to lift Houston to a 5-4 win over the Athletics on Wednesday. It was the 81st walk-off homer hit this season, setting a new MLB record.
White connected with an 0-2 offering from A's reliever Jeurys Familia and drove it a projected 332 feet, according to Statcast. The tracking tool gave White's hit just a 1% hit probability. Prior to his connection, similarly batted balls had resulted in home runs 0% of the time.
The go-ahead homer extended the Astros to a 2 1/2 game lead over the A's in the American League West division. Houston won Wednesday's rubber match to take two of three in the clubs's latest meeting.
The result also earned Astros reliever Roberto Osuna his second victory with Houston since being traded by the Blue Jays earlier this season. On Wednesday, Osuna spoke publicly for the first time about a domestic violence charge that earned him a 75-game suspension.
Werner's Struggles Continue to Pile Up at Chelsea
Timo Werner is enduring a lengthy scoring drought and has struggled to find his best position under Frank Lampard.


Lane used this Colt Revolver to win FIVE Olympic Gold Medals — three in 1912 and two in 1920.
And he exhibited true Corinthian spirit. At the 2012 Olympics, Lane shared his match ammunition with another competitor who used that ammo to capture the Silver Medal (Lane won the Gold).
AGN Jett, sounds like you and I have a similar situation.
I have a Colt Officers Model 38 (King Super Target). Like yours, mine also has some cosmetic issues, but it's BY FAR the most accurate pistol I've ever touched, and possibly ever even seen in person.
And that trigger is superb, borderline ridiculous! haha! I love it!
I'll never sell that thing… ever!


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Spinneys, a British army officer stationed in Alexandria, Egypt, identified a need in the area for imported food products, planting the seed for what would later be one of the Middle East's leading supermarket chains.
Spinneys' Dubai story began in 1961, with our first market opening in Al Nasr Square in 1962. Around then, it was referred to locally as 'The Solidified Chicken' – the main retailer to offer solidified chickens from a chiller van. Such development has remained. Spinneys appreciates a merited notoriety for ground breaking, keeping pace with changes in cooking patterns and the development of new items around the world.
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Sony has announced the first step in killing off its iconic PlayStation 2 console, long the home to such blockbuster franchises as Grand Theft Auto, among many other games. According to a Japanese gaming website, the beleaguered electronics and entertainment giant told the country's retailers that as soon as their existing stock was depleted, it would pull the plug on PS2. Games for the console, however, will still be available.
The move has fueled speculation that Sony is to throw its weight behind PlayStation 4–although as yet nothing is certain about the firm's next-generation gaming plans. It is, however, expected to launch some time in 2013. The uncertain plans have not, of course, stopped some from following every last pixel, as Sony readies the console for release.


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Glen Beck fails to debunk FEMA camps
Continuing his assigned role as corporate media siren of the apocalypse, Glenn Beck interrupted a discussion on Russia and Iran last night on Fox & Friends to mention a heretofore no-no for national television — FEMA camps. At two minutes into the video below, Beck declares he attempted to "debunk these FEMAS camps" because he is "tired of hearing about them," but was unable to do so. "We now for several days have done research on them… I can't debunk them." Beck follows this with a declaration that the United States may be headed for totalitarianism.
The existence of FEMA detention camps is a well-documented fact. In January 2006, Haliburton subsidiary KBR announced that it had been awarded a $385 million contract to construct the camps for the Department of Homeland Security. In a press release issued on January 24, 2006, KBR said the "contract, which is effective immediately, provides for establishing temporary detention and processing capabilities to augment existing ICE Detention and Removal Operations (DRO) Program facilities in the event of an emergency influx of immigrants into the U.S., or to support the rapid development of new programs." Continue reading →
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Ron Paul: No "Change" Is On The Horizon
Congressman says president elect was chosen long ago to take care of the corporate elite
Texas Congressman and 2008 presidential candidate Ron Paul has warned that the euphoria surrounding the election of Barack Obama combined with the overwhelming fear of major international crises could facilitate a cataclysmic shift toward a new world order.
Appearing live on the Alex Jones show earlier today, the Congressman spoke of a feeling of dread surrounding the change of guard both in the White House and on Capitol Hill:
I do feel it but I dont think its brand new, I didnt wake up with it, Ive had it for a while, I dont think the election was a surprise, but the rhetoric is getting pretty strong and they are getting very bold. he commented. Continue reading →
Judiciary Committee Head Rigs Bush Impeachment Hearings
Kucinich may be barred from reading impeachment articles at impeachment hearing.
Dennis Kucinich spoke exclusively to the Alex Jones show yesterday concerning his effort to bring articles of impeachment against the president and the vice president. Listen to Alex Jones show. Continue reading →
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Remembering an encounter with a living saint
Thursday, Sep. 22, 2016 -- 12:00 AM
Allow me to share with you one of the high points of my life -- a short, yet deeply enriching encounter with a saint.
Nearly 30 years ago, I worked at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington's emergency food warehouse. Missionaries of Charity Sisters caring for HIV/AIDS patients at their Gift of Peace House in Washington, D.C., used to regularly stop by for food assistance.
Since I helped with food distribution, I got to know the Sisters. One day while picking up food, one of the Sisters said to me, "Mother is coming."
I said, "Do you mean Mother Teresa?" She said, "Yes." I excitedly replied, "May I come?" And she said, "yes."
Meeting Mother Teresa
A few days later, standing in front of the Gift of Peace House with about 20 other guests, I saw Mother Teresa get out of a car and walk towards the house. Immediately the Sisters affectionately ran to greet her.
Then, as we stood in a circle, Mother Teresa began to walk to each guest, silently placing a Miraculous Medal of the Blessed Mother in each of our hands.
I remember she seemed to keep her head humbly bowed as she approached each of us. But when she reached me, I said to her "Namaste" -- which is the normal greeting in Hindi.
Lifting up her head, and looking at me somewhat surprised, she greeted me back saying, "Namaste."
Then I said to her in Hindi, "Kaise hain?" Inquiring, how are you? And she replied, "Theek" which means OK.
Having exhausted my Hindi vocabulary, my brief encounter with Mother Teresa of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) had ended. But the personal experience of conversing with a living saint continues to spiritually enrich my life to this day.
On September 4, Pope Francis canonized Mother Teresa -- officially designating her as one of the saints of the Catholic Church.
Imperfect like all of us, yet holier than the vast majority of us, Mother Teresa truly exemplified what it means to pick up one's cross and follow Jesus.
And what a heavy cross she carried. Leaving the comfort of her convent, she ventured out into the slums of Calcutta with practically nothing, to care for the poorest of the poor: the unloved, the starving, the homeless, the stigmatized victims of leprosy, the abandoned and forgotten, the dying and the unborn.
In her 1979 Nobel Peace Prize lecture, Mother Teresa said, "I feel the greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion, because it is a direct war, a direct killing . . . if a mother can kill her own child, what is left for me to kill you and you kill me -- there is nothing between."
She went on to speak about a man she and her Sisters picked up from the gutter. With worms eating away at him, they brought him back to their home and cared for him. He said, "I have lived like an animal in the street, but I am going to die like an angel, loved and cared for."
There is an excellent new DVD titled "The Letters: The Untold Story of Mother Teresa" (see http://bit.ly/2bv2mpM). This movie will inspire you and me to step out of our comfort zones for the sake of those who suffer, and for the health of our own souls.
Consider the power of this reflection from St. Mother Teresa: "I used to believe that prayer changes things, but now I know that prayer changes us and we change things."
Tony Magliano is an internationally syndicated social justice and peace columnist. He is available to speak at diocesan or parish gatherings about Catholic social teaching. He may be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


I love the images of Sasha and Mike dancing in Balboa Park. You can really feel the connection the couple has for each other in the images.
Perfect location for a perfect couple!
Such a wonderful variety of shots and locations. Beautiful done!
Beautiful engagement session in Balboa Park.
You nailed some of the great spots for photo at Balboa Park Frank!
Amazing engagement session in Balboa Park! Fabulous photography, Frank!


After my shift last night, talking to some co-workers...someone said to me "you need to be yourself and stop being a disgruntled c*nt. everything else will take care of itself."
because, for the last few days, I have been exactly that. i have been in a funk at my job and have forgotten that people come to visit me because they want to have a good time. I am the ringmaster of the circus, putting on a show for the customers. Over the last few weeks I have allowed myself to be dragged into negative conversations and have focused on what others are doing wrong instead of what I can do right.
thanks to my longtime friend and co-worker for pointing this out to me in your own special way.


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Vault of Gems… First NFT of Its Kind
September 19, 2021, 2:16 p.m. ·2 min read
Vault of Gems is the first NFT project to be pegged to a hard asset. The exclusive VOG collection is a set of five gems (gold, emerald, ruby, sapphire, and diamond) with rarity determined by using real-life calculations to peg the number of virtual gems to the existing number and rarity of each real-life gem. By doing a calculation that includes variables such as the quantity, rarity, and scarcity of each gem in the real world, the VOG series of digital art managed to mirror the number of virtual gems to physical gems in correlation to the size of the project.
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The collection of 12,345 gems are all created from scratch and hand-drawn by the head artist, and further developed by the talented team of artists and graphic designers. The team of over 20 members from VOG are all experts in their respective fields; With a power-house of 4 professional artists, 4 developers, 5 marketers, and 7 around-the-clock staff members that take care of everything behind the scenes, this project is a diamond in the rough.
When creating the project, team members shared that they aimed to present a project that makes people desire to simply be a part of a larger movement. With each gem holding different rarities, the value is determined by both the real-life value of the gem in addition to the variety of added traits to each NFT in order to make every piece unique.
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The team explained that this project goes deeper than just the art itself. VOG is developing a proprietary NFT exchange that will bridge the gap between the Metaverse and the Universe. How you may ask? Well, they are currently in talks with jewelers from around the globe, striking partnerships with them to list their physical gems on the exchange while receiving payments in the form of swapping for a VOG NFT.
A total of 12,345 NFT's will launch on September 21st at 2 P.M. PST (5 P.M. EST) and each VOG NFT will cost 0.0808 ETH. This project is a concept completely new to the space, and is the breath of fresh air all NFT enthusiasts have waited for!
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This week, Robbie and Sasha take a look at how the Wyze Cams work. They're the world's most affordable smart surveillance camera, and we'll give them a try. Then, let's open up an ODROID C2 single board computer. It's been around for a while, but it's still an awesome board in high demand. We also have what could be the best ODROID C2 case ever.


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Plans for a new Lidl supermarket in Winyates met with mixed response
Plans for the new Lidl.
Harry Leach 23rd Nov, 2020
PLANS for a new Lidl supermarket on Battens Drive in Winyates have been met with a mixed response.
Locals have raised concerns over the proposed site which would be situated next to Arrow Valley Country Park.
On social media Kay Evason said: "There will definitely be traffic and parking issues – ridiculous place to put a supermarket next to a lake."
Agreeing, Tony Hateley said: "The lake should have protected status and not a shop next to it.
"The site would be better used for something which would compliment the lake and add value to it.
"It's not big enough for a shop of that sort. You only have to look at Aldi in Studley and see that the island there is a nightmare due to increased traffic."
Councillor Mike Rouse, the Borough Council's portfolio holder for leisure, added his apprehension over the site's shared access point.
A statement on Coun Rouse's website reads: "Arrow Valley Country Park car parks could be impacted with overspill from the shoppers from the retail store at key times. "There are key annual events at the park which operate road closures at Battens Drive.
"Whilst there is a limited number of large scale events throughout the year, the road closure operation will result in prevention/restriction of access, not only to council car parks but also to the applicant's car park."
Meanwhile other residents have thrown their support behind the proposals, which will be heard by Reddich planners this Wednesday, November 25.
Jase Dudley said: "Hope this goes ahead because we need a decent and well stocked Lidl. Much needed jobs in the area too."
Lynn Harvey said: "I for one am hoping it gets the go ahead. I love Lidl but have to go to Bromsgrove branch for a nice clean well stocked one."
Mark Pearson added: "It would be good for the people who don't drive in Church Hill as the nearest supermarket is Morrisons."
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Q: formatting math text in annotate of matplotlib I am trying to write a text in my plot with some math text like

After getting a lot of errors like
>>> plt.annotate(r'$\log_{10}M_{200}={:.2f}$'.format(xc), xy=(0.9, 0.95), xycoords='axes fraction', size=18, color='blue')
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "<stdin>", line 1, in <module>

IndexError: tuple index out of range

But still with the following line I could not get what I want
import pylab as plt
xc=0.24
plt.annotate(r'$\log_{:.2}M_{:.3}={:.2f}$'.format('10','200',xc), xy=(0.8, 0.95), xycoords='axes fraction', size=15, color='blue')

any suggestion?

A: The formatting part of your second solution works fine for me, but it might make your life a little easier to escape the formatting by putting numbers in double curly brackets:
r'$\log_{{10}}M_{{200}}={:.2f}$'.format(xc)

For e.g. xc = 5, this outputs
$\log_{10}M_{200}=5.00$


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At a joint ceremony marking the completion of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College and the groundbreaking of the Shantou University/The Chinese University of Hong Kong International Eye Centre, Mr. Li delivered the following speech:
Today marks the completion of the Second Affiliated Hospital after a construction period of five years. Today we will also witness the groundbreaking of the International Eye Centre, a joint project between Shantou University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, which is highly regarded in the field of ophthalmology. I would like to extend my warmest welcome to all who have come from afar to attend this ceremony.
Shantou University made exceptional progress in 1988. We received permission to conduct doctoral programs, and the number of masters programs was also increased to 16. First Affiliated Hospital was ranked among the top 100 hospitals in the country. A team formed by Shantou University Hospital staff offered medical aid to the poor in rural regions. Our accomplishments are the result of years of concerted effort by our University staff, students, provincial government and the many friends of the University. I am grateful for all your efforts. I firmly believe that if we continue to nurture talented people to help develop the Shantou region and the rest of the nation, Shantou University's success will one day be recognized.
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Perched at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the Seminole Forest neighborhood of Fitchburg, you'll find 2962 Green Crest Ct. This modified ranch house is striking — with its stone façade, fresh landscaping and sprawling front yard.
The driveway includes a side pad for additional parking — for family or guests. And from there, a stamped concrete walkway leads up to the front entrance — giving the home a unique and welcoming feel.
Just inside the front entry, there's a white stone wall on your left that matches the home's exterior. The open concept and vaulted entryway are the perfect complement to the white wood and glass staircase that leads up to the Master suite. But what will surely capture your attention, is the view straight through to the expansive wooded backyard. It's as if those back windows bring the light and greenery right inside. Sitting on just over three-quarters of an acre, this is your private oasis.
The main floor is laid out ranch-style with an abundance of living space. Caramel-colored wood floors begin in the entry and continue throughout the chef's gourmet kitchen and adjacent great room. The kitchen is outfitted with quality appliances including a cabinet-front GE Monogram refrigerator freezer, a Dacor oven, warming drawer, and microwave, a GE downdraft cooktop, and a Bosch dishwasher. The birch cabinetry gives the room a feeling of warmth — inviting family or friends to pull up a chair. And that's certainly possible with the oversized island breakfast bar large enough to seat four comfortably. There are two pantries and soft-close drawers for kitchen convenience. But the granite countertops, tiled backsplash, and a double-deep bump-out window above the sink overlooking the backyard patio and pool, are what provide the room's beauty. Another large bump-out window behind the breakfast bar supplies additional natural light to the area. And for the cook? The efficient layout and oversized counter prep space here make this an easy place to cook everything from a six-course gourmet meal to a simple pot of mac & cheese.
The great room is light and bright, with vaulted ceilings and a stone gas fireplace. There is a built-in dry-bar with a locking liquor cabinet, wine bar storage shelves, and space for a 60" TV. Just off the great room, you'll find another room perfect for a den or office. The vaulted ceiling, skylight and large windows make this room an inviting place for work or relaxation.
Next to the kitchen, toward the back of the house, there's a formal dining room with built-in buffet storage conveniently placed in two corners of the room. And just beyond the dining area, you'll find a giant sunroom. Light and bright, the many windows overlook the backyard patio, pool and play space. This room has its own heating and cooling — adding to the home's energy efficiency. Built-in shelving is spacious enough to hold a large TV — making this the perfect place to gather for family movie night — or a neighborhood football-watching party.
Out back, there's a pool — complete with a long slide — and enough patio space for grilling, outdoor dining, lounging in a pool chair, or gathering around the fire pit area. Beyond that, a fully-fenced-in yard with landscape lighting, offers a large expanse of grass for lawn games, a swing set, play station — or space to let your dog burn off a little energy. There's even a horse shoe area to the side of the garage.
There are two bedrooms on the main floor — perfect for kids or guests. The first, in the front of the house has a large window and closet space. One door down, you'll find the freshly-painted main-floor bathroom, with brass fixtures, granite countertop, drop-in sink, and tub/shower combination. Continuing on, the second main-floor bedroom is decorated with white enamel trim and features a custom closet with organizer.
The back entry has a large closet and row of hooks for coats and backpacks. This leads out to the 2-car garage with its coated epoxy texturized flooring, oversized height, and built-in storage shelves.
Back inside, it's time for a walk upstairs to check out the master suite. In fact, this is the only thing you'll find on the second floor. The bedroom is large and airy, with corner windows, high ceilings and white enamel trim. There's a huge walk-in closet with built-in drawers and shelving for easy storage. The oversized master bath has a long granite counter and walk-in shower. The master suite is a great place to relax after a long day.
Moving back down a couple floors to the walk-out lower level basement, you'll find several more rooms of finished living space. There's a large open room that opens to a slightly smaller area — making this the perfect TV room/rec room/family room and kids' playroom space. From here, a walk-out door opens to the side of the house near the backyard. New gray carpeting leading down the stairs and into this room, combines nicely with the white trimmed woodwork, for a warm and airy feel. The family room is also equipped with plumbing for the addition of a wet bar for your own convenience or entertaining.
The lower level bathroom features an oversized mirror, walk-in shower, cubby linen storage, a lift-up bench for additional storage, and convenient pegs for beach and bath towels alike.
Also downstairs, you'll find a large laundry/craft room. There's a long counter perfect for folding laundry or making crafts! A Samsung SmartCare washer and dryer make doing laundry a breeze. And attached to the laundry room, is a workout room with an oversized mirror and TV hook-up.
Across the hall, there's another room that can be used for storage of tools, crafts and more. This is finished space with built-in shelves, countertops and cabinets. Another storage room with shelves, and a furnace/mechanical room complete the lower level.
Located in Seminole Forest, just a few blocks from McKee Rd. (Hwy PD), this house is within easy access of Seminole Hwy, Verona Rd., Fish Hatchery Rd. and the Beltline. There are numerous restaurants, banks and grocery stores nearby, as well as both Target and Walgreen's. Seminole Forest is in the Verona School District but serves Fitchburg residents with Stoner Prairie Elementary and Savannah Oaks Middle Schools close by on Lacy Rd. Seminole Glen Park offer plenty of play space for the kids — and even with your own backyard pool, the nearby Seminole Pool is appealing with its swim lessons and summer youth swim team. The Fitchburg library is just south on Lacy Rd. You can easily stop by the Farmer's Market or take a walk or bike ride on one of the area bike paths.
This is a great family home. Why not make it yours?


Before making the big switch from regular cigarettes to electronic cigarettes, it's vital to do just a little research on the most popular e-cigs on the market.
Take into account, that just like conventional cigarettes they have slightly different flavors. What some believe to be the very best tasting cigarette brands, others may not share the identical opinion.
One way to determine which e-cigarette to try is by reading online testimonials. With most e-cigarettes being sold online, you've got the option of visiting the internet sites of various companies and reading users' reviews.
Most authentic sites will post the favorable and the bad ordeals that their users have had with their product. Look past the delivery and time they patiently waited for their purchase.
Without a doubt, customer care and delivery is essential but quality is likely more important. Preferably, you might want to ensure you notice things like good quality, craftsmanship and total satisfaction of use.
To establish the highest rated smokeless cigarettes, you might want to try a number of different brands, as well as the different flavors that many manufacturers offer.
Most are sold under names such as full flavor or light flavor, as well as in different nicotine levels. Certainly, what you may feel like full flavor must be like could be different from what the manufacturer feels full flavor ought to be like. So, it could take some time to figure out your favorite strengths and flavors.
The most common complaints about e-cigs comes from foreign manufacturer issues. Not to say they all offer an inferior product, but they appear to have the most judgments for the cartridges leaking, giving the consumer a mouthful of liquid nicotine.
The top quality of the products all around, is generally good, but the nicotine seeping into the user's mouth is not gaining them any points. Not all electronic cigarettes are made in foreign countries, however. Actually, a number of companies are delighted to boast they are created in the USA. If this is a top priority of yours, make sure to ask prior to you making a purchase.
Almost all electronic cigarettes are sold in package form that includes the charger, atomizer and replacement capsules and some may include a spare battery. Be careful as even though they include many in their kits, does not imply they will end up being the highest rated brand to you.
If you have friends or relatives that use electronic cigarettes, you have probably already heard about the benefits they are experiencing and they can likely provide some insight as to the brand they are using. Nonetheless, it will take your own personal experience to determine which one of the best rated brands would possibly please your personal taste.
Trying e cigarettes is a wonderful thing, but before you buy, be sure to do research and discover the best brand for yourself. Find a product that not simply fits your budget, but can give you what you need. If you possibly could find one product to do both, chances are you'll be very enthusiastic with your new purchase!