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by Martin Brinkmann on December 11, 2020 in Google Chrome - Last Update: December 12, 2020 - 66 comments
Google unveiled plans to upgrade the extension Manifest that Chromium-based browsers such as Google Chrome use to version 3 in early 2019. The initial draft was criticized heavily, especially for Google's plan to limit the webRequest API that content blockers and other extensions use. The new API, declarativeNetRequest, had filter limits and other restrictions that would mean the end for many ad blockers for Chrome.
Companies like Brave or Vivaldi voiced their concern over the proposed changes and let users know that they would do all that is in their power to retain support for Manifest V2 in their browsers.
Mozilla, maker of Firefox, revealed that it had no "immediate plans" to remove the blocking part of the webRequest API.
Google introduced Manifest V3 in Chrome 80 Canary in November 2019, and has now introduced the new manifest in Chrome 88 Beta.
Manifest V3 includes many useful additions and Google decided to focus on those improvements in the announcement. According to Google, Manifest V3 includes the following improvements over the previous version:
Remotely hosted code is no longer supported. Google notes that remotely hosted code has been an attack vector that posed a "significant risk to user privacy and security".
Performance is improved through the introduction of service workers (which replace background pages) and by moving to a "more declarative model for extension APIs".
Privacy is improved by making more permissions optional and the ability to "withhold sensitive permissions at install time".
Google notes that it has received a lot of feedback when it published the first draft, and that it used the feedback to improve APIs, including the controversial declarativeNetRequest API. Company engineers added support for "multiple static rulesets, regular expressions within rules, declarative header modification, and more" to the API since then.
Google's Chrome Web Store will accept submissions of extensions that use Manifest V3 from January 2021 on when Chrome 88 hits the Stable channel. The company has not set a date yet for the removal of support for Manifest V2 extensions.
Andrey Meshkov, Co-founder and CTO of AdGuard, suggests that the maintainers of other Chromium-based browsers may be able to maintain support for Manifest V2 for "some time" but that it seems unlikely that support will be available indefinitely. Meshov believes that Mozilla will also replace Manifest V2 with V3 in the organization's Firefox web browser.
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Iron Heart said on December 11, 2020 at 11:58 am
For the naysayers and against misinformation:
1) This doesn't mean anything until the Manifest V2 code is actually removed from Chromium. The two will coexist for a while.
2) Native adblockers like the ones included in Brave, Vivaldi, Bromite, Opera are not affected, as they are not extensions and thus not under extension restrictions.
3) System- and network-wide adblockers like AdGuard or Pi-Hole exist.
4) We don't know yet whether the 150K rule limit is absolute or rather akin to the one in Safari, where you can have multiple 50K-limit-rulesets, resulting in a much higher number than 50K rules that is the nominal limit for Safari. Could be the same for Chromium.
Geka said on December 11, 2020 at 2:07 pm
That's all nice and dandy but i use Firefox. It's simply the best browser with the most freedom. :)
Iron Heart said on December 11, 2020 at 2:11 pm
@Geka
It's the undisputed king of telemetry, with some monetized anti-features to come. They'll also implement Manifest V3 before long.
Firefox is down to 4% overall market share for a reason.
The telemetry in Firefox can be easily disabled while you can't disable it in Chrome. That's the big difference. With Firefox you have total freedom and that's why i support Mozilla :)
And with "easily" you mean about:config instead of visible UI options, including hidden-by-default about:config entries, is that correct? That has to be a bad joke.
One can have Chromium without telemetry, it's called Ungoogled Chromium. Or Bromite. Or Brave. Or Vivaldi. There are more Chromium variants than Google Chrome, if you use it, then that's your loss. They are also more private than Firefox, needless to say.
> With Firefox you have total freedom and that's why i support Mozilla :)
Sure thing, buddy. They have completely removed about:config on mobile, as well as the ability to install all extensions (they define now which extensions can be run). You also can't remove the hardcoded trackers Firefox on Android ships with for some reason: https://old.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/blt6ft/mobile_firefox_app_shares_your_data_with/
Expect the same for the desktop. There are already connections you can't disable within desktop Firefox, e.g. firefox.settings.services.mozilla.com…
I refuse to further discuss with people who fall for and repeat Mozilla's marketing, yet fail to do ANY research of their own. Time can be wasted in better and more pleasant ways.
Azharuddin said on December 12, 2020 at 7:41 am
About:config is available in beta and nightly version.. Both are very stable and has new features. With regards to extension actually you can install any add from add on store.all you need to do enable the custom add on collection menu. Create your own add on collection and then configure the custom add on collection.
They have deliberately hidden it as some add on might not support in mobile.
Iron Heart said on December 12, 2020 at 8:56 am
@Azharuddin
Dude, it's a Nightly version, which is a flashy name for an alpha build. Could break at any moment and updates daily. The concept of add-on collections is stupid on Mozilla's part, there should be no such thing. Before that, people could install add-ons right away from AMO. And as you said, not all work because Mozilla removed APIs they actually had with Firefox 68 on Android, and have yet to recreate. The new Firefox on Android is unbelievably bad and the reviews on the Google Play Store more than prove it.
lolrepeatlol said on December 12, 2020 at 7:20 am
Seriously? The "undisputed king of telemetry?" That's a reach if I've ever seen one. Call me when Mozilla can start reading people's browser history. Then we can start talking about being an "undisputed king." For now, I think that title goes to Chrome.
@lolrepeatlol
You are a bit late to the party, it's not like collecting the browsing history of users it never happened with Mozilla:
https://www.zdnet.com/article/firefox-tests-cliqz-engine-which-slurps-user-browsing-data/
Firefox has the most outgoing connections out of any browser today:
https://www.netmeister.org/blog/browser-startup.html
Read the second article, then tell me that Firefox is not the king of telemetry with a straight face.
And again, Chrome ≠ Chromium, you deliberately pick the worst Chromium-based browser so that Firefox hopefully looks better, and even that attempt is bound to fail. Try again.
Anonymous said on December 12, 2020 at 8:59 pm
Google is not selling Telemetry as a Service AFAIK – check "Mozilla Glean".
Why am I even debating with a self-proclaimed Firefox fanboy? Don't even bother to alter the post, I have a screenshot already.
https://old.reddit.com/r/brave_browser/comments/kcbb07/brave_is_being_packed_full_of_terrible/gfs9a5i/
Kindly move your arse back to r/firefox, where your fanboyism will be appreciated.
Anonymous said on December 14, 2020 at 11:54 pm
"Call me when Mozilla can start reading people's browser history."
Sending visited domains to Cloudflare by default in some countries (by changing the user DNS provider).
"Origin telemetry" plans to collect some anonymized browsing history if not already.
They made an (opt-in I think) experiment massively collecting browsing history.
Maybe more, it's hard to keep track of everything they busy bees are doing.
Wake up man.
Greg said on December 12, 2020 at 1:46 am
it'll eventually work its way into Firefox.
asd said on December 11, 2020 at 7:02 pm
Seems rather pointless to have a 150k limit, if you can bypass it by doing multiple smaller ones.
That's the current situation in Safari, a nominal rule limit exists, but can be bypassed. Not sure if Chromium will be the same, best to assume that there won't be a method to bypass the rule limit there. But the possibility is there regardless.
ULBoom said on December 12, 2020 at 5:44 am
Focus, let's focus.
No, I don't mean the damned browser!
@ULBoom
"I can feel your anger. It gives you focus, makes you stronger." – Palpatine
Focus on whatever you like, hopefully not on me.
Jon said on January 3, 2021 at 12:11 am
I will switch to a browser that allows me to block any and all ads especially those hosted by Google.
skynet said on December 11, 2020 at 12:00 pm
The article is low on info from an end users perspective. It says that they've made changes following feedback but no mention of whether ubo etc think it's enough. Of course Firefox will follow, when didn't they follow their paymasters lead?
Yuliya said on December 11, 2020 at 12:08 pm
I don't care. Filtering should be done at the OS and/or router level. This way is much more reliable and efficient. All current adblocking extensions are terrible.
Naynay said on December 11, 2020 at 4:16 pm
Nothing I've use, NOTHING, gives me the granular control of uBlock Origin. Whatever element I want, an ad or simply part of the website that insults my aesthetic sensibilities, anything, I can block out.
Abdullah said on December 11, 2020 at 9:03 pm
Yulia, what software do you recommend for that please? I mean OS level blocking, with auto updated lists like uBlock Origin. I don't want to mess around with my router.
Anonymous said on December 12, 2020 at 12:50 am
This breaks other extensions too, not only ad blockers!
Yep said on December 12, 2020 at 2:22 pm
You need both.
ddd said on December 11, 2020 at 1:05 pm
Pale Moon/Basilisk may have a traction in userbase after V2 is removed.
Fauszt said on December 11, 2020 at 1:44 pm
GoOgLEisanNsAfacADe said on December 11, 2020 at 1:05 pm
The 150K rule limit is old news, now google raised this number to 300K max rules for Chrome 89
https://9to5google.com/2020/12/09/chrome-88-beta-extension-manifest-v3/
"One critique of declarativeNetRequest as it existed is that it only supported a maximum of 30,000 rules, while EasyList, one of the most popular sets of ad blocking rules, has over 60,000 rules. While Chrome 88 will still only allow 30,000 rules across all extensions, Google says that limit is set to expand to 300,000 in time for Chrome 89"
Ray said on December 11, 2020 at 7:26 pm
I think 300k is more than enough. uBlock Origin with most of the filter lists enabled without cosmetic filters is around 100k in filter rules.
looni said on December 11, 2020 at 1:25 pm
anything that enhances my security and privacy is welcome..good job google.
Yet Another Jason said on December 11, 2020 at 5:59 pm
I hope that's sarcasm. The words "privacy" and "Google" do not belong in the same sentence for any other purpose than an explanation of how Google compromises privacy.
That's just paranoid people have about privacy. There is no privacy on World Wide Web…it's just about who you trust the most..Google is doing everything to protect people from bad people who are hackers/thieves and whatever else they do…I rather trust Google than some guy somewhere who created an extension to block ads..you see where I am getting at? Google already knows who you are even if you don't use Chrome Browser..their ability to track people is on all electronics…you name it from streaming devices to smart TV's Phones to name a few…there is no escaping it no matter how much you try too….unless you throw away everything and live off the grid.
It's possible to keep Google from tracking your search and browsing history with a quick switch of a browser and search engine. You over-exaggerate this so much. Also, you're going to trust Google, a monopolistic tech company that never transparently told users from the start that they were collecting everyone's data, more than a person who has dedicated so much of their time to making an open-source extension in collaboration with a community, that anyone can audit? The creator doesn't even accept donations and the extension sends data nowhere. So, that's an interesting decision if I've ever seen one.
looni said on December 12, 2020 at 11:37 am
Like the saying goes.."Nothing's for FREE" ….you think some random guy on internet spending all of his time maintaining his Extensions because he cares for you? lol.. I don't think so. so yeah, I trust Google a USA company over some random guy from anywhere, from Russia, China perhaps? …only god knows who is behind on every extension there is…could be the bad guy Hacker people try to protect themselves from. lol
SpywareFan said on December 13, 2020 at 9:42 am
@looni: being an USA corp. means nothing, you have never heard of people like Assange and Snowden?
Go read "When Google Met Wikileaks" or search for "Google is not what it seems" and have some culture.
The claim is "Privacy is improved", not "User privacy is improved".
chesscanoe said on December 11, 2020 at 1:29 pm
As expected, Version 88.0.4324.41 (Official Build) beta (64-bit) and its installed extensions still work for me. I will wait until next year to see what extension programmers say and do. Perhaps I will have to give up the Internet as I have for TV, and just spend more time reading books. 🙆♂
Thaumiel said on December 11, 2020 at 1:59 pm
Chrome extension format (by definition all webexts) is a curse upon browser and user freedom. These moves will only further extend Google's control over it. I find it concerning there's even discussion about limits being increased from initial annoucements – it makes no difference and is merely a lure to accustom users before clamping down on it. Google is an advertisement company first and foremost. I suppose more user-oriented browsers unfortunately relying on chromium codebase will do necessary changes to prevent such blatant crippling, thought it's hard to believe many mainstream adopters will follow so considering we have been waiting for years for anyone to make the current extension APIs anything more than the current joke they are.
@Thaumiel
There is no need to fix or modify the extension APIs. Chrome's competitors (apart from Edge) just ship with native adblockers that will continue to work no matter how Google cripples the extension APIs. Problem solved.
Also, system- and network-wide adblockers are a thing.
Nonsense, nobody, including Google, can't and don't force all other browsers not to add the "freedom" they want or need into their implementations of chromium. They need to work themselves for it, I know it's easier to just copy paste google's code, but I think they will manage. If they can't why do they even exist?
Me said on December 11, 2020 at 2:31 pm
Brave Browser for iOS Updates App to Remove Reward Features That Violated App Store Rules
https://www.macrumors.com/2020/12/10/brave-browser-removes-reward-features/
@Me
Apple wants their usual 30% cut. This is not the first example of apps having to be modified, or worse be removed from the App Store (either by their creators or by Apple). Apple is being greedy.
Tom Hawack said on December 11, 2020 at 3:07 pm
"Meshov [Co-founder and CTO of AdGuard] believes that Mozilla will also replace Manifest V2 with V3 in the organization's Firefox web browser."
That worries the Firefox user I am.
"What will you do when Manifest V3 becomes the only Manifest supported by your browser?"
I'll likely compensate the lack of adblock filters (uBO here) resulting from the limit-rulesets by an increased system-wide defense, even though the latter is already quite important (5.5MB of urls, 13MB of domains managed by DNSCrypt-proxy). But, whatever the limit-rulesets let's not forger that uBO's ability to filter access to 3rd-part sites is in itself a fundamental tool.
What I know, for sure, concerning myself is that if the worst scenario should ever arise (impossibility to bypass advertisement) I'd be bound to reserve the Internet for administration, bank tasks in the same way I practically never watch TV and when I do, only public TV (FranceTV here) and ARTE which are the only two TV networks to handle advertisement in a reasonable way. Also, i.e. I don't watch YouTube on TV ever since I noticed their unblockable ads (of course) when I've been used ever since to display ad-free YouTube videos. So, same YouTube on the Internet as on TV and count me out.
Google is an ad company so their behavior is logical. But, driven to no choice, I'd totally change my attitude concerning the Web and, maybe would that be the start of a return to good old times.
phantomas said on December 11, 2020 at 4:38 pm
The Future of Content Blockers in Firefox – Adblocker Dev Summit 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpDFS-GUytg
Manifest v3 talk starts @ 01:16 minute
pdp10 said on December 11, 2020 at 4:48 pm
> "Meshov [Co-founder and CTO of AdGuard] believes that Mozilla will also replace Manifest V2 with V3 in the organization's Firefox web browser."
> That worries the Firefox user I am.
They make a an app that blocks ads from outside the browser, they would do extremely well if that happened. So of course they're going to say / believe that.
SpywareFan said on December 11, 2020 at 5:41 pm
I have no problems with ads, but I block all tracking techniques, many of which invented by Goolag The Cancer™ "blackhats"… So this V3 is not an issue for me, simple firewall/hosts rules, like block *google* and all their IP ranges (long list).
I'm more concerned about the goolag recaptcha spyware, present in almost every site that manages sensitive info, the triangle syncing is probably the best anti-privacy/profiling/tracking technique they ever invented, and it's something you can't avoid if you need to use services you paid for.
Chrome? Avoided like the plague since it came out.
GoodMeasure said on December 12, 2020 at 5:39 am
Oh, recaptcha – what a mess. Now that could make an interesting ghacks article. Privacy issues, circumventing it, etc.
Aelisya said on December 11, 2020 at 6:22 pm
For those who whant you can also use AdGuard Windows who intercept the browser connection and remove ads before it arrive to the browser like that problem solved (and myself don't care about cookie) (i'm using edge) and for google chrome it even remove X-client cookie from Google
V said on December 11, 2020 at 9:05 pm
what about windows and edge spyware you use? is adguard handling them too?
VioletMoon said on December 11, 2020 at 9:44 pm
Ad-blocker developers protest because? " . . . extensions don't have full control over the network request management." It's a control issue controversy. Who gets final say over what is delivered to a user.
As mentioned in an earlier comment, those who use numerous add-ons for Firefox or extensions for Chrome are giving full permission for those add-ons and extensions to peruse, identify, harvest, whatever the term is, a lot of personal data. That's one reason Google is attempting, feebly perhaps, to improve privacy and security"
"As Chrome hands over all the data in a network request, extensions which use the Web Request API have access to read and modify everything that a user does on the web. So while content blockers like uBlock Origin wisely utilize the potential of this API, Google claims that other extensions with malicious intentions have abused the same to gain access to users' personal information. According to Google, 42% of malicious extensions have used the Web Request API since January 2018. Google also claims that there are "significant performance costs" involved with the API as the blocking version of it requires a persistent and often long-running process which is fundamentally incompatible with 'lazy' processes."
https://www.xda-developers.com/google-chrome-manifest-v3-ad-blocker-extension-api/
Yes, I understand the other side of the story; however, when I have to give permissions to an add-on, I really question whether I need the add-on.
Google claims, "We are not preventing the development of ad blockers or stopping users from blocking ads. Instead, we want to help developers, including content blockers, write extensions in a way that protects users' privacy."
A great summation of the situation: "From the explanations above, it is clear that Declarative Net Request is not a 1:1 functionality clone for the blocking capabilities of the Web Request API, and extension developers are bound to be miffed when their hard work will get handicapped by such changes. But Google's reasoning also carries weight — Web Request is too powerful, and its powers need to be curtailed in the larger interest of the user community (which comprises of average users along with enthusiasts)."
Some clipped wings-egos.
Google is lying. Not for the first time, even if counting Manifest v3 only.
Nothing is preventing add-ons to to use Web Request api still present in Manifest v3 to passively observe network requests and steal data.
About "significant performance costs" – as for this day not even one performance analysis supporting this claim is available.
Why Google want so badly DNR? Quoted from early Manifest v3 draft:
> a) we have control over the algorithm determining the result and b) we can prevent or disable inefficient rules.
They don't even try to hide, they will disable some blocking rules.
I don't use any google products so this won't affect me at all. Bring on manifest v4 already; the removal of any illusion of control. #breakupgoogle, #breakupfacebook, #dieinafirealready
Google is evil! None of these changes benefit the user in the end. Continue to use alternatives.
pd said on December 12, 2020 at 2:09 am
"Mozilla, maker of Firefox, revealed that it had no "immediate plans" not remove the blocking part of the webRequest API."
This is very poorly written. It makes no sense. Please edit this paragraph.
Daffy Jones said on December 12, 2020 at 2:33 am
This was the problem that everyone predicted when Mozilla dropped their own extension platform in favour of WebExtensions. XUL was within their control. WebExtensions is ostensibly an open standard but like everything related to Chromium is essentially under Google's control and they can make changes at whim. Mozilla no longer have the resources to maintain breaking changes to the extension platform . They will have to follow suit when Google drops support for Manifest V2 in Chrome.
Hey all, setting up a pi-hole is awesome, fun, and pretty easy. Watch a few videos. It has so many benefits. Sure, you have to buy a raspberry pi and some stuff, but it is weirdly inexpensive to do. You filter your whole network. I have a block list that filters spying from smart TV's, for example.
Also, I tried to use my router to filter my network, and it does work, but every time I would re-flash my custom firmware, I had to rebuild the custom software in the router. Time consuming. Pi-hole is a separate thing, and almost set-and-forget.
I still use uBlock Origins, though. The pi-hole blocks stuff alright, but uBlock smooths out the looks of what's left.
You don't even need to buy RPI AFAIK, but pi-hole is even more limited than Manifest v3 DNR blocking. It has it's own advantages like network-level blocking and rules count is not artificially limited, but it is not context aware. Just look at this: https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uBlock-issues/wiki/About-%22Why-uBlock-Origin-works-so-much-better-than-Pi%E2%80%91hole-does%3F%22
GoodMeasure said on December 13, 2020 at 6:13 pm
Yes, thanks. I agree. Some very valid points. And I use uBO as well, as I say. The motivation behind my post was to encourage users to consider the pi-hole as well. The network-wide aspect is great (though far from perfect) for entire households full of "smart devices" and less technical users.
Not sure what this means, users who don't care about privacy wouldn't care. Those with privacy angst without the drive to do much about it will be worried because 3 is larger than 2, I suppose. Those who play the game, ie., if they can try to take my data, I can try to prevent it, already use external privacy means and won't be too upset if extensions become less effective.
I mean, really, privacy in your browser running in an OS that calls out thousands of times a day? Use your internet provider's dns service? Hand out triangulation data to your neighbors' low security network by keeping your wifi SSID visible? What else….?
Ben said on December 12, 2020 at 10:31 am
This privacy story is driving us nuts. The web is like the Ocean: anything you drop in remains in, filtering is only possible by bits UBlock Origin, Tor browser & Qwant search or else?… thanks for sharing yr thoughts.
Real tired of trying however a secured way of communication is named "carrier pigeon".. reliable, unless u see falcons around (same story as google & friends).
Charlie said on December 12, 2020 at 9:43 pm
Not being an internet tech, I read all these comments about privacy add-ons/extensions and I wonder why everyone just does not switch to AdGuard. Just because it is not free or is there another reason?
OH said on December 13, 2020 at 11:49 am
Because it's not free. The same way Google, MS, Apple etc are evil if they try to make money and at the same time provide free services. It's called self entitlement. Give them a crack for AdGuard please.
AdGuard is not that popular because uBlock Origin is free and tends to work better. But, since adblocking extensions are about to get crippled by Google, I expect AdGuard's popularity to increase. The popularity of Brave or Vivaldi or Opera or any other browser that comes with a native adblocker will likely also increase.
The adblocker is just one aspect of privacy protection, though, other must have extensions IMHO include HTTPS Everywhere, LocalCDN, Cookie AutoDelete, ClearURLs.
Charlie said on December 28, 2020 at 2:33 am
Already using Brave and HTTPS Everywhere. Will look at the others you mentioned.
jputting said on December 26, 2020 at 6:08 am
I am currently using using NextDNS which functions in the same way as Pi-Hole.
I am using the FREE version of NextDNS detailed below, it is full featured with NO CRIPPLING OF ANY PART OF IT SERVICE!!!!!!
300,000 queries/month1
Unlimited devices
Unlimited configurations
Access to all features
I am usually a heavy internet user spending many, many, many hours browsing the internet and also have 3 streaming services for video.
I have never once exceeded the limit of 300,000 queries per month
Their website states that if you have extraordinarily high usage the PRO VERSION is $2.99 per month/$29.90 per year.
But I am extremely happy with my FREE account and will most likely never need the PRO VERSION.
It performs very well indeed and is highly configurable with a broad selection of Filter Lists and also has Allow Lists/Deny Lists
Stijn Hommes said on December 12, 2020 at 9:44 pm
I don't care about the tech nonsense. I just want my extensions to work. Developers should not have recode and update extensions everytime a browser company changes the rules on a whim. If this means an extension I use stops working, Google will notice how vocal I can be.
Redfern said on December 20, 2020 at 3:43 am
Actually i doubt Manifest V3 will go into Fiefox. Reason is simple – Mozilla is generally dont care. At very first, when WebExt was just proposed it was supposed that Firefox will be directly compatible with Chrome extention. And its never happen. Different formats. It was generally code and APi compatible, buuut…from that time Mozilla significantly extended APis they initially used and its not so compatible anymore. Firefox for long time have APIs which Chrome never implemented, this is why NoScript never got ported to Chrome (albeit Google did proposed such task to NoScrip dev).
Its way more easy to develop for both FF and Chrome now, but its still different browsers. So, why bother with compatibility?


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Q: SCons: When adding a Node to the LIBS variable, how do I make it use just the file without the directory? I have SCons code in which I am using SConscripts to build different directories separately.  In my Src directory, my SConscript builds a shared library, and then returns the resulting Node as the Python variable libMyLibrary.  I typically use the install option to copy this library to a directory that is on my system's LD_LIBRARY_PATH (I'm using OpenSUSE).
So far, so good.  Now, in another directory, Src/Test, another SConscript imports libMyLibrary and builds some Programs using code like this:
env.Program('myProgram', 'myProgram.cpp', LIBS=[env['LIBS'], libMyLibrary])

The program then gets installed to my local bin folder.  This code does track the library dependency and build the program, but the problem is that since the library is in a sub-directory (Src), that sub-directory gets included in the linker command.  Here is an abbreviated example of the linker command that SCons generates:
g++ -o Src/Test/myProgram Src/Test/myProgram.o Src/libMyLibrary.so

I believe this happens because the Node,libMyLibrary, is essentially a path.  The problem is that when I try to run the program, it is not looking for libMyLibrary.so in my library folder, but rather Src/libMyLibrary.so, and of course it doesn't find it.
I do NOT want the libraries I build to be installed in sub-directories of my install folder.
I already add the Src folder to LIBPATH, so SCons adds the -LSrc option to the linker command, but that doesn't solve the problem.  My preference would be that when I add a Node, the path should automatically get parsed out to add the appropriate -L and -l options.
I know that I can get around this problem by adding the string 'MyLibrary' to the LIBS variable instead of the libMyLibrary Node, but then I have to explicitly tell SCons that each Program Depends() on libMyLibrary.  It seems very inefficient to short-circuit SCons's built-in dependency tracking this way.  Does anyone know the correct, SCons-y way to do this?

A: I'm referring to your latest comment: It looks to me as if this is not really a SCons problem, but more a general linker question (XY problem). Are you perhaps simply searching for RPATH? Please also check this old SO question: scons executable + shared library in project directory

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It's the best kind of Fridays – I am on vacation next week! Whoop! I don't have to go back to work for a week!!
You guys – this is my 12th edition of What's Up Wednesday! Can you believe I've been doing this for a year now? I love it!
Today's Show & Tell Tuesday with momfessionals is all about what's on your phone.
This has been quite a week. Work has been a complete madhouse and I feel like I spent the week being angry. No fun.
Despite all the madness, I'm linking up with Erika, Narci, and Andrea to share my favorites from this week!
I love these shoes so much that I'm using them 2 weeks in a row for my What I Wore posts!
This month, I have a question for all the mamas out there.


Don't ignore dental pain – If you begin to experience dental pain over the holidays, do not hesitate to contact our office. Dental pain can indicate a serious problem that may worsen with time. The best time to call with a dental emergency is the moment you experience discomfort. That way, we can restore your comfort and health in time for your next party.
Be careful what you bite – We eat a lot of unique foods this time of year. Biting into an olive pit or a stone in your black-eyed peas can cause you to fracture a tooth. Be smart when eating, especially when eating foods with pits or that commonly have stones like lentils and beans.
Keep your appointment – Many people get busier than usual toward the end of the year. If you have a regular exam or cleaning scheduled, be sure to keep it so that you can stay healthy. We catch most problems at your routine exams. Early detection and treatment can save you hundreds of dollars.
Practice great home care – Avoid letting that turkey dinner make you fall asleep without brushing. Since we usually eat increased sweets this time of year, be sure to stay on top of daily brushing and flossing so you don't receive a case of decay or periodontal disease as a gift this year.
Give the gift of health – If you have a friend or family member that is particularly difficult to buy for, consider purchasing the gift of teeth whitening or an electric toothbrush to help keep their smile bright this year.
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The next year will be a big one for NHL milestones. For starters, we'll see the 100th anniversary of the league itself, dating back to its official formation in 1917. The coming season is also the Maple Leafs' centennial — one the franchise is celebrating with new uniforms, an outdoor game and a special Hall of Fame exhibit.
If that wasn't enough, the 1967 expansions teams, including the Kings, Penguins, Flyers and Blues, will all mark their 50th anniversaries. We'll no doubt see plenty of marketing initiatives in the coming months as the league marks the various occasions.
Here's hoping they've got something good in mind, because the bar has been set high. Twenty-five years ago this summer, in advance of what would be its 75th season, the NHL decided to celebrate the occasion in the very best way it knew how: With a parade of B-list celebrities.
During the 1991 off-season, the league asked all 22 of its teams to name one celebrity captain for the coming season. Some teams rose to the challenge and found a candidate who captured just the right blend of local ties and hockey fandom. Other teams… well, not so much. So today, let's look back on all 22 of those celebrity captains, as we count them down from worst to best.
Let's be clear: Rocket Richard is a legend, one of the greatest wingers of all time, and a defining player of a generation. He inspired children's books, songs and even the occasional riot. In the world of pro sports, there are superstars, there are Hall-of-Famers, and then there's that very small group of players who transcend it all to become something even more. Richard is in the group, no question. Rocket Richard ruled.
But asking a franchise to pick a celebrity captain from the entire world of arts, sports and pop culture and then having them come back with one of their own players is the most Montreal Canadiens thing ever. This franchise is so obsessed with its own history that they literally couldn't think of any other options here. Sorry, Montreal, but that's too much. Pick a marginally famous folk singer like all the other teams in the country ended up doing.
This was six years before Albert's assault trial, so we won't penalize the Rangers for failing to see into the future. But we will penalize them for a lack of creativity in selecting a "celebrity" from within the sports media world. Albert was best known for his work on NBA games, but he'd worked Rangers games over the years, so this all felt a little too insider-y.
This is New York, after all, home of the world's biggest stars. With all due respect to Albert, there were probably more famous people wandering by on the street at any given moment. But that would have required the Rangers to actually make it to the street, instead of just wandering down the pressbox hallway and grabbing the first person they recognized.
Of all 22 captains, this was the toughest one to track down. Most teams were proud of their choices; some had press releases or formal announcements, and everyone else would at least show up in a newspaper article or two. But not the Flyers. Most news coverage just made vague reference to them not getting around to making a pick yet.
As best I can tell, that pick ended up being Rydell, the teen idol pop singer best known for the 1960 hit, Wild One. At least, that's according to the one line slipped into the end of this article on the Flyers' opening-night loss to the Capitals. That's pretty much all the evidence I could find of the Flyers participating in this campaign at all. They just didn't seem all that in to the whole celebrity captain thing. Which is weird, considering the franchise's proud history with pop music.
Saint James might seem like an odd pick, but she was chosen because she'd once attended college in Connecticut. That's it. The fact that she was married to the president of the NHL's TV partner was no doubt purely a coincidence.
As a side note, the Whalers appear to have been the only team to name a co-captain, as they snuck in an additional mention of Gordie Howe. Normally, that would fall under the same category as the Habs choosing Richard. But I'm going to give the Whalers a pass, on the assumption that they picked Howe just to troll the Red Wings in hopes of getting them to lose their minds when it came time for their pick.
When the NHL said "celebrity captain," half the league's Canadian teams immediately went "local folk rock singer" and called it a day. Maybe the biggest upset of all here was that, somehow, Stompin' Tom Connors didn't get picked by anyone. How is that even possible? I'm assuming he was removed from consideration to make it fair for everyone else, like when you were in a hockey pool in 1984 and nobody was allowed to draft Wayne Gretzky.
Anyway, Calgary's honour went to Tyson. Personally, I would have gone with then-current WWF intercontinental champion Bret Hart, but let's be honest, it was the early 90s. The Flames weren't exactly making great personnel decisions.
Have I mentioned that the Canadian teams liked singers? They liked singers.
Side note: How much do you think it killed Mike Myers not to get the nod here? He was already a big star on Saturday Night Live by this point, but the Wayne's World movie hadn't come out yet so he didn't quite have that crossover appeal. Then again, given how things turned out when he finally did get to work with the Leafs, that's probably a good thing.
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We wish we were wrong… we predicted an early peaking sales year in previous newsletters this year. And although it's nice to be able to provide an accurate prediction for our clients to make decisions based on, it is also not great news for the Edmonton Real Estate market overall. That said, houses under $400,000 and 2 bedroom condos or 3 bedroom townhouses under $250,000 are still selling strong. There is a significant variance in the market of properties selling well with high demand, and most of the inventory being overpriced or not in desirable price ranges for the buyers looking.
Return of a buyer's market… we should have a maximum of about 6000 listing for a balance market in summer in Edmonton, and we have over 8000. It will be a buyer's market for the balance of the year as we currently have over 5 months of inventory and fall sales volume historically falls. This combined with interest rate increases, and mortgage rule changes will have an impact on demand.
It's now or next year!! If you are considering selling, then do it NOW; the sooner the better. If you are on the fence still about buying or moving, don't wait. This is perhaps the best buying time we've seen in many years with a 'perfect storm' of circumstances: lots of inventory to choose from, historically low interest rates but on the rise in the future, steady housing prices, and a generally strong and recovering economy with positive future outlook. Contact us today to discuss your specific situation and we can offer you more detailed advice to "make a smart move" for you!


Visitors to the Clore Welcome Room, Level 0 at Tate Modern can explore the story of art from 1900 to the present day with the Timeline of Modern Art.
The 6.5-metre-long digital touchscreen is made up of a series of touch-sensitive micro-tiles, across which a cascade of words and images appear. Bringing together images of over 3500 works of art by 750 artists, simply touch the words you are interested in to read more about key movements, and to see connections between artists across time.
The Timeline of Modern Art was designed by Oscar-winning visual effects studio Framestore, who worked on such feature films as Gravity and Guardians of the Galaxy.


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The Red City Hall is the seat of both the Governing Mayor and the Senate of Berlin. The eye-catching building near Alexanderplatz is a well-known architectural gem of the city. It got its name not because of any political orientation but because of its facade, is made of bright red bricks.
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The Red City Hall was built between 1861 and 1869 according to the designs of Hermann Waesemann. Just four years after the foundation was laid, the first magistrate's meeting was held here. The red color of the bricks used for the building's facade is particularly striking in the light of the evening sun. The tower, which is almost 74 meters high, can be seen from afar. The Red City Hall was built on a square ground plan and has four wings enclosing three open courtyards. After damage during World War II due to bombing, the building had to bewas reconstructed. When Berlin was divided, the East Berlin Magistrate met in the Red City Hall and the West Berlin Senate met in the Schöneberg City Hall. Since 1991, the Red City Hall has once again become the joint seat of government.
Rooms Worth Seeing inside the Red City Hall
The Red City Hall has over 247 rooms, among which several are worth a visit. The Wappensaal ("Hall of Emblems") was the original meeting place of the City Assembly. The name of the hall comes from the windows, which feature the are emblem of Berlin as well as the emblems of all Berlin districts. Today, mainly state guests are received here. The Great Ceremonial Hall was the meeting place of the East Berlin City Council until 1990. As the largest room in the city hall, it is now used for larger events such as receptions or ceremonies. The Hall of Columns inside the Red City Hall is particularly beautiful. The nine-meter-high hall originally housed the library. These days, it is used for exhibitions and events.
Gallery of Berlin's Honorary Citizens
On the third floor of the town hall building are two halls bearing the names of two post-war politicians, Louise Schroeder and Ferdinand Friedensburg. These halls are currently mainly used for meetings but can also be rented. The portraits of all honorary citizens of Berlin are displayed in the hallways on the third floor.
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The town hall building as well as exhibitions inside can be visited from Monday to Friday between 9 AM and 6 PM. However, due to daily operations as well as for security reasons, the building may be temporarily closed to visitors. It is recommended to ahead and inquire whether the Red City Hall is open for visitors.
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I will be trying to catch up in school, so for the next 3-4 weeks i will not be on the servers frequently. however, i will try to play a little on the weekends and every now and then on the weekdays after i finish all my work.
ill be back w/ my 4.0 gpa i hope. see you guys on the servers in a couple weeks.
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Dodd-Frank Protects Whistleblowers Who Report to Both the SEC and Their Employers
By Tammy Marzigliano and Nicholas Sikon
Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that to receive protection against retaliation under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ("Dodd-Frank"), a whistleblower employee must first report suspected securities law violations to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission"). In that case - Digital Realty Trust, Inc. v. Somers - the Court also held that internal reporting within the employer's organization, which previously had been protected in some jurisdictions, is no longer sufficient on its own.
While Digital Realty significantly narrowed the anti-retaliation protections of Dodd-Frank, there was a silver lining in the opinion. The Court affirmed that "dual reporters," i.e., those whistleblowing employees who report both to the Commission and an employer, are protected from retaliation, regardless of whether the employer is aware of the individual's disclosure to the Commission.
Understanding Commission Whistleblower Protections
Congress enacted Dodd-Frank and its predecessor, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ("SOX"), in the wake of financial scandals at Enron and WorldCom and the financial meltdown of 2008. The laws were intended to disrupt the "corporate code of silence" that kept employees from reporting securities and other violations to law.
One of the ways Dodd-Frank accomplished this was by creating a bounty program that rewards whistleblowers who provide original information to the Commission. Additionally, to assuage employees' concerns regarding whistleblowing, both Dodd-Frank and SOX include anti-retaliation provisions. These provisions provide for, among other things, reinstatement, back pay, and attorneys' fees, if an employee proves that he or she was subjected to unlawful retaliation as a result of his or her whistleblowing.
At issue in Digital Realty was whether reporting to the Commission is a prerequisite to stating a retaliation claim under Dodd-Frank. Dodd-Frank protects "whistleblowers," which it defines as individuals who provide "information relating to a violation of the securities laws to the Commission." Elsewhere, however, Dodd-Frank states that it protects a whistleblower who makes "disclosures that are required or protected under either Sarbanes-Oxley, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ... or any other law rule or regulation subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission ...."
These two clauses created tension and confusion as to whether Dodd-Frank covers internal reporting that leads to retaliation. With Digital Realty, whistleblower advocates feared that the Court would hold that only reporting "to the Commission" provides protection under Dodd-Frank. In the event of such a holding, to protect against retaliation, employees would need to disclose to their employers the complaints they make to the Commission, obviating the confidential reporting guarantees of Dodd-Frank.
Finding Digital Realty's Silver Lining
The Court in Digital Realty did indeed hold that internal reporting, by itself, is no longer sufficient to receive protection against retaliation under Dodd-Frank, but there was a silver lining - Justice Ginsburg affirmed that "dual reporters" are protected from retaliation even in situations where the employer is unaware of the individual's disclosure to the Commission.
Writing for the Court, Justice Ginsburg noted that Dodd-Frank "protects a whistleblower who reports misconduct both to the SEC and to another entity, but suffers retaliation because of the latter, non-SEC, disclosure. That would be so, for example, where the retaliating employer is unaware that the employee has alerted the SEC." Thus, an individual can report a violation to the Commission and to his or her employer (without informing the employer of the disclosure to the Commission) and still receive protection under Dodd-Frank. This addresses the aforementioned confidentiality concerns that in order to receive protection against retaliation employees would need to disclose to their employers that they had reported to the Commission.
What's a Whistleblower to Do?
As a practical matter, following Digital Realty, employees who are concerned about potential securities violations should consider reporting simultaneously to one's employer and the Commission.
The disclosure to the Commission can be accomplished either online, through the SEC website, or by completing and submitting a Form TCR (Tip, Complaint or Referral). Filing with the Commission prior to a retaliatory employment action should provide whistleblower protection under Dodd-Frank. Be forewarned, however, that if an employee suffers a retaliatory employment action and has not yet disclosed his or her complaint to the Commission, then, unfortunately, under Digital Realty, he or she is likely out of luck for protection under Dodd-Frank (although there may still be a viable SOX retaliation claim).
Digital Realty may have the unintended effect of incentivizing employees to disclose their concerns to the Commission, an outcome sure to be unwelcome to employers. Until Congress remedies the issue, employees who are concerned about possible securities violations should consider consulting with a whistleblower attorney in advance of potentially disclosing those concerns to the Commission and one's employer.


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Home 2011: Actaball Josh Tomlin: Mr. Consistency
Josh Tomlin: Mr. Consistency
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By Craig Gifford
In what has been an inconsistent season for the Indians, starting the year red hot, going ice cold and now warming up again, one player has remained consistent all year. Through scores of injuries, slumps and players shuttling between the minors and majors, one player for the tribe has not wavered.
That constant for the Indians is starting pitcher Josh Tomlin.
And he hasn't just been consistent for the Tribe. In fact, the 26-year-old right hander has been one of the most consistent pitchers in the history of the game. Since being called up on July 27, 2010 and earning a win over the New York Yankees, the Indians have been able to send the soft tosser to the mound, knowing the bullpen would not have to carry much burden that day.
Tomlin, who has now started 36 games in his short career, essentially a full season, has made it through at least five innings in every one of his outings. That is a record to start a career, a record that was broken when Tomlin got to 28 starts, and we are still counting.
For the coaches and the hurlers in the bullpen, being able to count on a starter to get through five innings, and typically six or seven, is huge. When Tomlin starts following a game in which the starter had faltered early, he can save the bullpen from further wear and tear. He can make it so the long reliever gets a day off or the set up men only need work an inning, tops.
In the case of manager Manny Acta, the Tribe skipper can figure on having his bullpen cover just three innings and can work match ups wherever he wants. It's a luxury to have for any manager, being able to have starter go deep into a ballgame and simply finish up the contest with the top two or three relievers. It's a proven recipe for success when you have enough pitchers like Tomlin.
Not only does Tomlin eat innings, 227 of them since last July, he also wins his share of games. The numbers show he is not just on the mound killing time, he is having success as well. As stated before, Tomlin has basically pitched one full year. In that span, he is 18-9 with a 4.16 ERA. Those are No. 1 starter numbers for a guy who is actually the Tribe's No. 3 pitcher at the moment. This year, those numbers stand at 12-5, 3.97.
Picked in the 19th round of the 2006 amateur draft, not a lot was expected of Tomlin. Now he has future All-Star written all over him. Tomlin worked his way up the minor league system, without even having a scorching fastball in his arsenal of pitches. Relying on guile and pinpoint accuracy, Tomlin found himself making what was a spot start last year against the Yankees. That day, he went seven innings, allowing just one earned run. Cleveland could not send him back down to the minors after that and Tomlin has done nothing but cement himself as a cornerstone in the rotation for years to come.
It may not be reasonable to expect Tomlin to go a full career getting through five innings and beyond. Even the greatest hurlers of all time have had days where they just could not get anyone out. However, Tomlin seems to have the make up that when that falter comes, he will be able to rebound quickly and start a new streak of consistency. For now, it will be fun to watch each of Tomlin's starts and cheer when he walks off the mound after the fifth, sixth or seventh inning.
How far will the streak go? Only time will tell. How far can he help carry the Tribe? Behind aces Justin Masterson and Ubaldo Jimenez, Tomlin gives the Indians a starting triumvirate equaled by a select few teams (looking at you Red Sox, Phillies and Giants). If the Indians can get into the postseason, Tomlin will be a big reason why. If they can get anywhere once October hits, we will all be thanking Tomlin and his consistency.
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The Australian Government is investing $1.6 million this financial year in 18 projects across Australia through the Indigenous Heritage Programme to strengthen the connection between Indigenous communities and their heritage values.
Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, said the projects focus on supporting, identifying, promoting and conserving the heritage values of places important to Indigenous people.
Member for Paterson, Bob Baldwin, said the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council, based at Williamtown, would receive $200,000 through the 2013-14 round of Indigenous Heritage funding.
"This funding will enable the Land Council to employ and train rangers to protect and promote Worimi heritage values and culture along the Stockton Bight between Newcastle and Port Stephens," Mr Baldwin said.


Hotel Astoria Goa, a budget hotel in North Goa, offers a place of peace and serenity, which is far from the touristy crowds yet is close enough to easily access multiple Goan beaches, attractions and many popular markets of Goa. Basic, Non-AC rooms and services such as an on-site restaurant & bar, laundry service, refrigerator and balcony in each room - all combine to make Hotel Astoria Goa a great budget hotel option in Goa.
Tucked away from the main touristy areas, the Hotel Astoria in North Goa offers a pleasant holiday home in a residential setting, not far from the famous St. Cajetan Church and the Mapusa Market. The hotel rooms are housed in an ancient 200-years-old Portuguese mansion, which lies nestled amidst lush green landscaped gardens.
The rooms are quite basic in appearance, but they are spacious and well-furnished. An on-site restaurant serves authentic Goan cuisine, Continental delicacies as well as dishes from across India. All spices are home-grown in the hotel's very own spice garden.
Occasional live bands in the evening and a well-stocked bar add to the experience of staying in Hotel Astoria Goa.
Basic, spacious rooms with/without a private balcony and amenities such as a refrigerator.
On-Site Restaurant grows its own spices and serves Indian, authentic Goan as well as Continental delicacies. It has a well-stocked bar as well.
Hotel Astoria Goa offers place of peace and serenity, which is far from the touristy crowds yet is close enough to easily access multiple Goan beaches, attractions and many popular markets of Goa.


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Title:Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome in Pediatrics: An Up-to-date
Author(s): Roberta da Silva Filha, Kassia Burini, Laura Gregório Pires, Sérgio Veloso Brant Pinheiro and Ana Cristina Simões e Silva*
Faculty of Medicine, Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Medical Investigation, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Department of Pediatrics, Unit of Pediatric Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Keywords: Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, children, proteinuria, podocyte, steroid therapy, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.
Background: Idiopathic or Primary Nephrotic Syndrome (INS) is a common glomerular disease in pediatric population, characterized by proteinuria, edema and hypoalbuminemia with variable findings in renal histopathology.
Objective: This review aims to summarize current data on the etiopathogenesis diagnosis, protocols of treatment and potential therapeutic advances in INS.
Methods: This narrative review searched for articles on histopathology, physiopathology, genetic causes, diagnosis and treatment of INS in pediatric patients. The databases evaluated were PubMed and Scopus.
Results: INS is caused by an alteration in the permeability of the glomerular filtration barrier with unknown etiology. There are several gaps in the etiopathogenesis, response to treatment and clinical course of INS that justify further investigation. Novel advances include the recent understanding of the role of podocytes in INS and the identification of genes associated with the disease. The role of immune system cells and molecules has also been investigated. The diagnosis relies on clinical findings, laboratory exams and renal histology for selected cases. The treatment is primarily based on steroids administration. In case of failure, other medications should be tried. Recent studies have also searched for novel biomarkers for diagnosis and alternative therapeutic approaches.
Conclusion: The therapeutic response to corticosteroids still remains the main predictive factor for the prognosis of the disease. Genetic and pharmacogenomics tools may allow the identification of cases not responsive to immunosuppressive medications.
da Silva Filha Roberta, Burini Kassia, Pires Gregório Laura, Brant Pinheiro Veloso Sérgio and Simões e Silva Ana Cristina*, Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome in Pediatrics: An Up-to-date, Current Pediatric Reviews 2022; 18(4) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1573396318666220314142713


As Turner Ignite works to stay ahead of steady industry changes and continues to challenge the status quo, the business unit of Turner today announced it has elevated Seth Cole to senior vice president of brand partnerships, Turner Ignite Sports and Marybeth Strobel to senior vice president of ad innovation, Turner Ignite. Both have been integral in driving innovation and recognizable results within their respective roles, as part of the company's commitment to building real connections with consumers.
In her nearly 20 years with Turner, Strobel has led various sales teams with an analytical eye and a natural curiosity for innovation to empower clients with a simpler way of advertising. She has managed across platforms, grew Turner's emerging digital businesses and led advertising sales across the Turner portfolio. Based in New York, Strobel reports to Dan Aversano, senior vice president of ad innovation and programmatic solutions for Turner Ignite.
In her elevated role, Marybeth is a vital part of the company's vision to lead relevant advertising and automation solutions. As part of Turner Ignite, Marybeth and her team work closely with various company stakeholders to innovate, build and drive adoption of advanced advertising, including collaborating with AT&T's Xandr unit to greatly enhance Turner's existing products. She and her team partner with agency & advertisers to deliver next generation ad capabilities. This includes developing portfolio audience-based deals -- powered by custom data sets and technology – as well infusing client feedback into Ignite's strategy to continue delivering innovative solutions that drive significant business results.
Since joining Turner in 2003, Cole has worked with all facets of the business and has built up a unique expertise as his growing role within the organization took him to different markets. In his elevated role, Cole will continue to oversee Turner Ignite Sports, which brings together Turner Sports' intellectual property – including Bleacher Report Live, the NBA, NCAA Digital, MLB, ELEAGUE, and UEFA – live events and experiential marketing, creative services and data solutions, to elevate partners' marketing efforts to the next level.
Since Turner Ignite Sports' roll-out in 2017, Cole has led efforts around large-scale integrated brand partnerships, such as the NBA on TNT Road Show with American Express and Capital One's The Match: Tiger vs. Phil, and has been instrumental in growing non-traditional revenue opportunities through on-the-ground activations and new franchises on linear broadcasts and social media. Based in New York, he reports to Will Funk, executive vice president of property marketing and corporate partnerships for Turner Sports.
Turner Ignite is focused on reimagining advertising. Powered by unrivaled branded content services, data-rich ad targeting capabilities, first-of-its kind social optimization tools and global distribution, Turner Ignite empowers brands to build more meaningful connections with consumers and drive return on investment at scale. The business unit is backed by Turner's wide-scale audience of diverse fans within its portfolio properties, including leading media brands Adult Swim, Boomerang, Cartoon Network, CNN, Great Big Story, HLN, TBS, TNT, truTV, Bleacher Report and Turner Sports' high-profile coverage of the NBA, Major League Baseball, NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, ELEAGUE, UEFA and professional golf. In addition, the company has digital sales partnerships with the NBA, NCAA and PGA.


The Forbes.com article, China's Biggest Bang, A Supercollider Twice The Size Of CERN's, discusses the potential plan for a supercollider to be constructed in China. Author Casey Hall touches on the logistics, budget, and impact of the potential supercollider in China.
According to "From the Great Wall to the Great Collider: China and the Quest to Uncover the Inner Workings of the Universe", a book released last year by Harvard professor Shing-Tung Yau and science writer Steve Nadis, China's proposed project "would transport physics into a previously inaccessible high-energy realm.
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Women's Basketball Clutches Overtime Victory
Written by MATT DELUCA | STAFF WRITER
Behind key free throws in the final moments of both regulation and overtime, Women's Basketball won their fifth conference game of the season on Saturday afternoon, defeating Siena 56-54 in Loudonville, NY.
Senior guard McKinzee Barker led the Hawks with 14 points, including three three-point shots. She was the only Monmouth player to reach double-figures.
Senior center Erica Balman added nine points and four rebounds off of the bench after missing the previous two contests. Junior forward Alexa Middleton scored eight points, corralled eight rebounds, and had three blocks and three steals.
Monmouth began the game by scoring its first eight points, and after Siena hit their first shot of the game, the Hawks scored five-straight. Siena called a timeout, down 13-2 out of the gate. Monmouth continued its hot start, outscoring the Saints 9-4 the rest of the frame to take a 22-8 lead after ten minutes.
Barker's shot with 8:26 remaining in the half put her in double figures and gave Monmouth a 24-8 lead. Siena rattled off ten-straight points to cut the deficit to six. The Hawks were able to stave off most of the Siena run, which ended at 15-5, as Monmouth took a 29-23 lead into the break.
The Hawks came out of the halftime break hot, going up by 11 points early in the third quarter, but another Siena run cut the lead to 38-34. The Saints hit a three late to bring them within one possession after thirty minutes, as Monmouth led 39-37.
Siena took their first lead of the game early in the fourth, as they hit a three-point shot. Monmouth did not score in the quarter until there was 4:53 remaining on the clock, as freshman forward Lucy Thomas hit a couple of free throws, to make the score 44-41 in favor of the hosts. Freshman guard Alexa Wallace hit two free throws with 38 seconds left to tie the game at 48. That score would hold, forcing overtime.
Monmouth went down by two in the extra period, but Barker converted on a three-point play to put the Hawks up by one. With 35 seconds remaining, Siena tied the game on a layup. On the next possession, Monmouth grabbed two offensive rebounds in route to junior guard Emani Clough being fouled. The guard hit one of two free throws with four seconds remaining, and split another pair a few seconds later, sealing a road victory for the Hawks.
"I loved our defensive effort and poise down the stretch," said Head Coach Jody Craig. "We had a number of players make big plays, hit clutch free throws down the stretch, and get huge stops on defense late in overtime. I'm really proud of our performance today."
Monmouth shot 18 for 56 from the field (32 percent), 6 for 25 from three (24 percent), and 14 for 26 from the free throw line (54 percent).
Barker's 14-point performance was the fourth time this season in which she has scored in double figures and 20th of her career.
Freshman guard Allure Simmons earned her first start of her career, playing a season-high 33 minutes.
Saturday was the second time this season in which Monmouth has played an overtime game, with the first coming on Dec. 8 in a 73-69 loss at Lafayette.
The victory for Monmouth came two days after suffering a 65-50 loss at in-state rival Rider on Thursday night, a game in which Monmouth never led.
In Saturday's win over Siena, the Hawks led for 31:35.
Monmouth improved to 9-13 on the season, and 5-6 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) play.
The Hawks will host Iona on Friday night at the OceanFirst Bank Center. Tip-off is slated for 7:00 p.m., with the game being broadcasted on ESPN+.
PHOTO TAKEN by Karlee Sell
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Alyssa Manprin of the Yolo County Administrator's Office coordinated the booth and said West Sacramento was represented, since she placed Sacramento River Cats memorabilia in the booth herself.
"His tweet was pretty much way off base, if you ask me," Manprin said, adding that she asked all the cities in Yolo if they wanted to be involved in the booth's creation, but none responded.
Some counties, Manprin said, spend as much as $40,000 on their booths, but Yolo County had just $10,000 for the project. She relied on donations and help from the Yolo County Visitors Bureau and the Yolo County Farm Bureau, which supplied information and contacted members to supply products for the display. Manprin said she also bought some items at a grocery store.
West Sacramento is not a member of the Yolo County Visitors Bureau, so the bureau didn't supply any information relating to that city. The bureau's website also largely ignores the city's existence.
"The only thing we do represent in West Sacramento is we've sort of dipped our toes into the breweries that are over there," said Alan Humason, executive director of the visitors bureau. "It's also partly the direction of my board that if we're not getting any financial support out of West Sacramento, they are kind of off on their own doing their own thing, and we're doing ours."
Other than providing Yolo County staff with information and posters, Humason said the visitors bureau had no other involvement in the booth.
Humason said West Sacramento would be welcome to join the visitors bureau, which is supported by hotel taxes in Woodland and Davis, and a direct financial contribution from Winters.
Cabaldon said the city's lack of membership in the visitors bureau shouldn't make a difference when putting together a State Fair exhibit that purports to represent the entire county, he added.
Manprin, who supervised the booth's construction, said she certainly didn't mean to slight West Sacramento, a historically industrial city that has seen major growth in housing during recent years. "It has nothing to do with the cities," Manprin said of the exhibit. "It was about reaching out to the farms and Yolo County."
Marjorie Kirk: 916-321-1012, @marjorie_kirk
The Yolo County display at the California State Fair on Monday in Sacramento. Manny Crisostomo mcrisostomo@sacbee.com
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Jacky's Book Club Reviews Vicky Angel and Running on Empty
by Sarah Jane Crawford · April 18, 2018
Read these reviews to see what our Star Reviewers thought of Jacky's book club picks this month!
Congratulations to all of our Star Reviewers! These lucky readers entered the prize draw in issue 132 and won a copy of either Vicky Angel by Jacqueline Wilson or Running on Empty by S.E. Durrant.
Read all about why Jacky chose these books in issue 137 of The Official Jacqueline Wilson Mag on sale now! The issue features quotes from all the reviewers featured here.
Running On Empty by S.E. Durrant
Gracie's Review
I think Running on Empty is a really good book I have never read a book by this author (S.E Durrant). I can really picture the setting from the descriptions. There is a sentence I really like – it is the one that says, "My brain feels like scrambled eggs."
I think the whole story is a combination of sadness and cheerfulness. Two of my fave characters were AJ's best friend, Crystal, and his little cousin Aisha because Aisha is so cute, especially at Halloween and Crystal is just wow.
And I think it was very sad how AJ's parents have learning difficulties. It is sweet how AJ looks after and does everything for them.
It is really cool how he can run really fast. By the end of the book, I feel that AJ changed because at the start he didn't have much confidence in himself but at the end he had quit a lot of confidence, which was good to see.
I think "it is a story of family, friendship and trainers," is my fave part in the blurb. The blurb makes you want to read the book. And after the first page it made me want to read more. Even after the first sentence which is "The most amazing thing I ever saw was Usain Bolt winning the 100 metres at the London Olympics." It makes you want to know who Usain Bolt is and well there is a lot of things you want to know so after that you get drawn into the book.
Gracie, Dundee
Lia's Review
This heart-warming story follows the tale of AJ going to high school. His parents have learning disabilities and shortly after his Grandad dies, AJ decides they are his responsibility. The story explores growing up, friendship and forgiveness. The book is full of laughs and surprises. AJ is also really good at running, so will he make it to the school running tournament?
My favourite character is Aisha because she is bubbly, funny and cheeky. S E Durrant is very good at the description of the setting as you feel like you are there. Running on Empty, an emotional story of family (and trainers!), will have you hooked until the end. Overall, Running on Empty is a booktastic story which is fun, gripping and I would recommend it to anyone who loves reading.
Lia, Wigan
I love books. It's my favourite thing to read. I recommend any of you to buy Running on Empty – it hooks you to the finishing line. It's quite a sad book but you will still enjoy it.
I don't want to give out any spoilers but I'll tell you somethings. It's set in modern day period about a boy whose parents have learning disabilities. Luckily the boy always looks after them and they stick together but it is hard for the boy at times. It is about growing up and having to act like an adult when you're still a child. The boy loves running and he's really good at it!
Out of five stars the book is 5 and out of a percentage it is 100%. It's double times better than lots of other books I've read.
Olivia, Hessle
Lauren's Review
Running on Empty is one of my favourite books now! It has a truly inspirational message and motivation – you should always follow your dreams!
I felt as though AJ and Crystal and Aisha were alive and putting on a movie especially for me. It felt like I was INSIDE the book, getting into cake fights and watching Usain Bolt racing in the Olympic Stadium! My favourite character has to be Harvey, who reminds me a little of a boy I met at summer camp!
This book makes you want to read on and on and on! It is a bit of a sad story to begin with, especially for AJ's family, but things work out towards the end of the book!
In the book, AJ says, "I am sure we all have someone like Amit in our class." I am very, very sure we do! Amit is a right show off but during one of the P.E lessons he seems to come across nicer.
I am glad S.E. Duran gives AJ's parents learning disabilities, as I believe lots of adults nowadays don't like mentioning disabilities to children! I have no idea why! In every school, there is at least one child with some problem!
Anyway, if you're looking for a book to read when you're bored then go to the nearest bookshop and buy this new adventure of a boy who is determined to fulfil his dreams. Nothing can stand in his way!
Lauren, Houghton
Vicky Angel by Jacqueline Wilson
Keeyah's Review
When Vicky, a happy, cheerful and independent schoolgirl, dies tragically in an accident, she returns as a ghost only visible to best friend, Jade. At first they are happy together but Vicky grows resentful and controlling because Jade can do things she never can again. It's only when Jade's life is in danger that Vicky learns to help her best friend and gains a new level of freedom.
Unlike many other Jacqueline Wilson books, this one has elements of fantasy. Even though many bits are not true, it is written in a style that makes it very believable. I found a lot of this book quite sad but I really liked the way the story ended.
Keeyah, Andover
Erin's Review
Vicky Angel is a thrilling, gripping book which will hook you in from the very first line.
The characters were very inventive and imaginative, many of them with big personalities. Jade, who the story is in the perspective of, is often sad, quiet and timid. However, she is also bright, mature and sweet. Vicky, who is Jade's best friend forever, is sparky, crazy and fun. However, she also becomes big-headed and vain. Jade and Vicky are a classic example of opposites attract, due to their obvious contrast in personalities.
During the story, after Vicky has a tragic accident, Jade feels as though half of her soul has been taken from her since she was so close to Vicky. However, Vicky comes back to haunt Jade. At first, Jade loves this and hates when she goes away to other places but, eventually, Jade becomes tired of Vicky and wants to start living a fresh life, not be haunted by her past. Jade feels as though Vicky is in control of her every move, and Vicky is constantly spiteful to her, makes her do things which are out of her character and, most of all, takes Jade for granted and just assumes that she will do anything she says. They both have lots of exciting adventures together.
I found both the first and last chapters of this story extremely dramatic! Jacqueline covers many themes, including: death, friendship, super-naturals and growing up.
This book was written in a unique style, with many interesting sentences. My personal favourite sentence was: 'She flaps wings as white as swansdown, waves one last time, and flies away.'.
I would recommend Vicky Angel for JW fans aged 10+ and would give it 4.5 stars. I will be telling all my friends to read this book next!
Erin, Gillingham
Caitlin's Review
I thought Vicky Angel was very emotional from the very beginning when Vicky lays on the road unconscious and Jade is running towards her. The best bit was when Jade and Fatboy Sam are at the Fun Run Club and they become mates. Also, when Mrs Wainwright helps Jade about her feelings.
The plot and the twists and turns were quite dramatic and I didn't want to put the book down! I thought Jade was going to be sad all the time and she was, well mostly, and she seemed quite annoyed with Vicky there all the time but happy that she was still there for her.
Vicky's family kept acting happy but inside they were actually annoyed with Jade for letting her do this to Vicky, especially after Vicky's funeral when Vicky's mum shouts at Jade for coming into her kitchen!
I pictured the settings very well the way they were described all the way through the book. At the hospital, I thought the settings were very descriptive and decorative with Nick Sharratt's drawings!
The style was very unusual but very unique! One of my favourite parts was when Jade brings in photos of Vicky and talks about her in a really loving way to Mrs Wainwright.
I would definitely recommend this book to all Jacqueline Wilson fans!
Vicky Angel was very angelic!!!
Caitlin, Rushden
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Better know as Man Tricks, Phil Jacques is nothing but balls to the wall.
It is all or nothing for Phil, and you can find him always locking in on any rail perfectly centered -- no matter how big or small. With stand out parts in Capita's "Defenders of Awesome" and "Déjà Vu," Phil has placed himself on the map as a Canadian beast.
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WHAT IS THE BEST STORY YOU'VE EVER HEARD?
Any story that involves Frank April and his childhood friends.
Nicolas Muller McTwists and Gigi Ruf chicanes.
Breaking three ribs and puncturing my lung.
I just bought an unfinished house, so I have a whole lot of new hobbies that I didn't know I was going to get into. Cool challenge.
I really need to step my reading game up. Lately, I don't even finish the books I begin.
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This Intricate Blueprint Poster Charts the Golden History of Rock and Roll Music
"Rock and Roll Love Blueprint: A History of Rock Music"
UK-based art studio Dorothy is known for its clever infographics that combine educational facts with beautiful visuals. Many of their posters and prints test the knowledge of even the greatest enthusiasts. This includes their incredible gold-and-blue Rock and Roll Love Blueprint. This elegant screen print maps out the long history of the music genre within an illustration depicting the circuit board of a guitar amplifier.
Within the blueprint are the names of 1,400 musicians, artists, songwriters, and producers who have been contributed to the evolution of rock and roll. Among them are the groundbreaking blues, gospel, jazz, and country performers like Ma Rainey, Lead Belly, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe, as well as early rock trailblazers like Little Richard and Elvis. Also featured are world-famous bands, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, and contemporary rock artists like The White Stripes and Arctic Monkeys. Additionally, the graphic print celebrates some of the major places that inspired musicians as well as designers who played a role in the aesthetics of the genre.
This poster measures 6o by 80 cm (about 23 by 31 inches) and features a metallic gold paint screen printed onto 120 gsm Keaykolour navy blue uncoated paper. You can purchase a copy of this music-inspired blueprint via Dorothy's website.
UK-based art studio Dorothy mapped out the history of rock and roll within an illustration depicting the circuit board of a guitar amplifier.
Detail of "Rock and Roll Love Blueprint: A History of Rock Music"
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Q: G Sheet Script to send email when a value is over a certain level I am trying to get a basic script working where when a certain value is in any cell in a range, an email notification is sent:
The range is 1 column with around 40 rows, with either A or B in them, I want the notification to be sent if any of those values is 'B'.
Ideally, I'd like this to run once per day, so everyday it will check and see if a value is B and then send a notification.
What I have so far is:
function EmailUpdates() {
  var ss = SpreadsheetApp.getActive();
  var sheet = ss.getActiveSheet();
  var data = ss.getRange("Pacing!M6:M50").getValues();
  var subject = "Overpacing";
  var message = "Changes are needed";
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At the moment the email notification is working fine, however it's not properly checking the if date = b part of the code, and sending off the email regardless of whether A or B are in the cells.
Would be much appreciated if someone with more experience (which is probably 99% of people here) could take a look and spot what's going wrong.
Thanks for any help!

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