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Elites Are Suppressing Dissent Because They Know Their Regime Is Ending
As despotic regimes lose the people's consent, they take ever more brutal measures for keeping their hold over the narrative. The corporate state's transition into this has been more dramatic than in past oligarchies, because for many decades it's operated through the system of staged "democracy" that Sheldon Wollin calls inverted totalitarianism. Not all the ruling elites have agreed on how much repression should happen. And even at this stage, many of them think little of it is necessary because they arrogantly assume most of the public shares their worldview. But these seem to usually be the pundits, academics and politicians on the outer rungs of the power structure, whose employers deeper in the system know what needs to be done to maintain control.
The suppression of dissent started with the introduction of free speech zones and the violent police tactics that were used against dissidents in the WTO protests. It was then expanded to the creation of a surveillance state that reviews all of Americans' electronic communications, and the surge in construction of private security facilities that happened across the country after 9/11. In 2005, an agency called the Domestic Security Alliance Council was formed at the request of corporations which would "bridge the information divide between America's private and public sectors." That meant corporate executives could use it to collude with America's intelligence agencies. This resulted in the FBI spying on Occupy Wall Street protesters in 2011, an addition to the unnecessary mass arrests that law enforcement used to kill the movement. The militarization of police departments around the country in the last decade has exacerbated it all.
This has happened as the state's propaganda becomes more coordinated and monolithic. In 2007, reveals WikiLeaks, Rachel Maddow, John Podesta and others formed a media "echo chamber" that interconnected their messaging efforts. In 2013 the now corporate-controlled CIA was freed from a 1948 law which prohibited the agency's psychological operations, meaning unknowable CIA propaganda workers are now stationed in media posts around the world. Last year through Obama's Countering Disinformation and Propaganda Act, an agency was created for fighting undesired information. This has made deceptions possible on a scale that may not have been feasible just ten years ago.
The electoral fraud and voter suppression in the 2016 Democratic primary has been hidden from the minds of most Americans through encompassing media propaganda. The deceptions being used to manufacture support for war with Syria, Russia, and North Korea are so formidable that they're getting a tiny fraction of the resistance
that the Iraq WMD claims did. Paranoia about Russia, founded on the fraudulent DNC Russian hacking claim, pervades the mainstream consciousness. Paranoia that was enshrined into the official record last year when the CIA-funded Washington Post accused the top twenty leftwing alternative media sites of being run by Putin. Wikileaks has naturally been the prime target of McCarthyite demonization, so much that I recently saw an online corporate propaganda troll write "Wikileaks is information for traitors."
This has allowed for the Countering Disinformation and Propaganda Act to be passed under the guise of fighting Russia. Companies like Facebook and YouTube have been using it to suppress what they judge as "fake news." And after the intelligence agencies declared war on the alternative media in January by implicating them and their dissenting views with Russian sedition, the FBI has legally attacked them this month. Reporters from RT and its "associates" are now required to register as foreign agents from Russia, with the penalty for not doing so being removal from the airwaves. The repression will get far worse when the next major terrorist attack happens, which the government will doubtless blame on one of the current regime change countries. The first measure they'll try in that moment is likely the repeal of net neutrality, which would make the corporate media sites the only news left online as everyone is required to pay large fees for an internet presence.
There are a lot of people who will no doubt comment on this piece's hopeful message with "if only you were right." But I'm referencing history when I say what we're experiencing is an oligarchy's reaction to its looming death. In April 1989, anti-Soviet demonstrations were met with police retribution that killed 21 people through gas attacks and beatings. The Soviet government blamed the protesters, saying they'd been "abusing democratization to the detriment of our new policy of openness and of our very society." And a lot of Russian citizens at the time no doubt believed that. Two years later, the Soviet regime was over.
This is how tyrants are resisted, and how profound strength and wisdom are found in the process. The aftermath of a failed repressive state is almost never utopian-it's usually a chaotic landscape where new demagogues can fill the vacuum. But in the wake of every overthrown dictatorship, there's someone who's supported the regime, and who seeks amends after being freed from the propaganda system that got them to participate in atrocities. This dynamic of evil and redemption is probably the most powerful human story that can be told, and it's how we can keep up the will to revolt in these times.
Adopt the mindset some attribute to Bernie Sanders to explain his unending drive, which is one of constant focus on stopping injustice. Never stop being outraged at how over thirty million Americans are without health care while nearly all of people's tax dollars go to funding perpetual wars. Stay angry about how our government has hidden the history of a Korean war that killed nearly three million people, and is now blaming the Korean people for war provocations that the U.S. is responsible for and that could kill 25 million more. Don't let anyone tell you that you're obligated to support entities like the Democratic Party, which recently rained depleted uranium bombs onto tens of thousands of innocent people while dropping a bomb around every three hours in 2016 alone. Or that you should to trust in agencies like the CIA, which has created a crack-cocaine epidemic, installed dozens of brutal regimes around the world, and repeatedly lied us into wars that have killed millions.
And always do so while working toward the ways we'll actually be able to end the regime. Reading online articles about these problems is productive, as are even the smallest acts of revolt, but the circumstances may soon require us to be creative. Transcript the knowledge the corporate state wants buried onto private data stashes, preferably paper ones, so that it can be accessed when they try to take it off the internet. Start underground revolutionary newspapers or pamphlets to keep an alternative press alive amid roiling censorship measures. Fight for an open internet and discourse at the same time, as one should surrender nothing to fascists. Take these actions now, and when the oligarchy is defeated, we'll be able to finally bring the real history of this era into the open.


The Impossible Astronaut/Day of the Moon is a bit of an odd one. While it undoubtedly kicked Series 6 off in style with a bang, a mystery, a tangle of timelines and a truly interesting and unnerving villain in the form of the Silents (and perhaps President Nixon, too, depending on your political leanings), not much is really said about it. That's not to say it isn't good, just that people are mostly quiet about it. Mostly.
Years on, there is one image from the story which fandom seems to find hard to ignore: The Doctor and the action he takes against the Silents in Day of the Moon.
In some ways, it fits in with the idea that 'the Doctor' is a role which the protagonist plays, a notion explored by writer and showrunner Steven Moffat elsewhere. This here is the action of the man not playing the role. Or is it? Is this action in fact incompatible with the show overall and out-of-character? Some say yes, I'd say not, and John Toon has a lot to say on the matter in this, the latest essay in Observe Books' Black Archive range.
Toon writes with a pleasingly easy touch and I especially enjoyed his section on conspiracy theories, how they operate and the way the plot of this particular Doctor Who story engages with them, not always in the way you would think. The use of philosophical schools and thought and theory in relation to the Doctor is also interesting, and while no firm conclusions are drawn by the end (nor should they be), if nothing else this section shows up how jumbled the story of the Silence/Silents is, even with the central mysteries largely solved by the end of Matt Smith's era.
Unlike some Black Archive essays with a clear through line throughout the page count, Toon here essentially gives us three different lectures: one on conspiracy theories and how they impact upon the episodes; one on the Doctor's actions and how they square with the character's own moral philosophy; and one on the nature of the 'celebrity historical' and what makes a story qualify as one.
In some ways, this approach makes for an interesting series of bite-size reads that explores their subject matter in depth with some nice use of fan criticism (including the near-obligatory use of Sandifer, who must surely be on commission by the range) and, where applicable, other sources. On the other, the final chapter/section in particular felt rather jarring. I wonder if perhaps a more unified central focus with other aspects confined to a series of appendices would have benefited the overall book? As it stands, it's a bit disjointed.
Whatever the case, this is a short but engaging read, one which shines the spotlight on a series opener you would think would have more cheerleaders. Maybe it does, though. Maybe the Silents have worked their magic and we regularly have simply forgotten the praise we've give?
Stranger things have happened, after all. Perhaps it's all a conspiracy, eh?
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❉ Nick Mellish is a regular contributor to We Are Cult.


I have always found strength in this verse. Life is filled with problems; Some that we create and some that are out of our control. When the times are the hardest, we have to have faith that God will get us through. Weeping may endure for the night.....but joy cometh in the morning!
As I have mentioned before, I am really into anything glittery and sparkly! Here I used my homemade glitter spray made with Pearl Ex. The letters and swirls were cut out using my Cricut. Have I mentioned how much I love my Cricut? LOVE! The cartridge is Teresa Collins Sophisticated. The doily and paper is from my stash.


This is the second element of the sculpture in the woods, built in deadfall and modelled in rough clay; both locally sourced.
My sculptures are inspired by found natural forms that initially attract my attention. These may be flints, sea shells, driftwood or, more recently, split kindling for the fire.
I then develop these original forms in clay or plaster as a sculpture in the round: This is a working maquette (model). When I feel the piece is resolved, I then mould and cast it into cement. These maquettes constitute a body of work that I seek to build on a suitable scale for permanent siting in the landscape.
Following the cancellation of the 'Iron Ring' sculpture for Flint Castle, this is my proposal should such funding become available again. The sculpture is entitled 'Silver Bird,' and would be constructed in stainless steel tubing. It is derived from my original piece, 'The Gull' – development of which is visible on this site.
My intention is to have this sculpture built by – and with the backing of – one of the major Flint steel construction companies. The object of this would be to bring investment into Flint & Deeside, as opposed to it being outsourced.
Over the summer, members of the community worked together to convert the old school yard (adjacent to the Village Hall) into a shared area: Functioning as both a peaceful garden in which to reflect and pause for breath – and also a warm, inviting space to welcome visitors and locals alike.
It was agreed that this Garden would serve as the ideal location for my sculpture 'Buddies' – originally intended for the local primary school, Ysgol-Y-Foel. When walking through the village on their way to visit St. Mary's church, or the Millenium Woods, the pupils are encouraged to 'buddy up,' and this was the inspiration for the piece.
During the construction of the original sculpture, the pupils of Ysgol-Y-Foel worked with me, placing their thumb prints into clay before the final piece was cast. The leaving of a thumb print is a symbolic acknowledgement; that this community both remembers and thanks the excellent start in life Ysgol-Y-Foel has provided for the children of this village, past and present.
The Garden is a tribute to much loved Community member David Johnson, one of the key figures in the regeneration of the Village Hall. A quotation from Victor Hugo can be seen on the wall.
The Garden itself was designed by local landscape architect Simon Richards, and was project managed by committee members Valerie Thompson and Phil Higgins.
Ideas for sculptures in the landscape.
The full sized maquette of Kokopelli is now outside the chapel in Cilcain.
After taking these pictures, I sat with Nick in his studio talking about his work, and produced some informal portraits of him.
The shell; the symbol of the Camino de Santiago, is the inspiration for another work – based on the North Wales Pilgrims Way, running from Holywell to Bardsey.
'Buddies' – the sculpture for Ysgol-Y-Foel, is ready and waiting in the sculptor's yard. It will shortly go on display outside Capel Gad, pending the school being ready to move it to its permanent home. A better quality photo to follow shortly!


01. You aren't in love with it. Firstly, if you are wanting to become a runner, you must read this book: What I Talk About When I Talk About Running. It's one of my favorite books and Murakami writes about running in such an inspiring and poetic way. I find most people do not think of running to be a sport of passion, however they could not be more wrong.
02. You are running too fast. This is most likely the #1 reason why you hate running. Try downloading the Nike running app and force yourself to stay at an 11 minute pace for 20 minutes. Try this every other day for 2 weeks and see how different running feels.
03. It's too quiet. Find an amazing playlist that isn't just composed of upbeat rap songs. A lot of times I will run to classical, country or other mellowed out tunes to keep my heart rate steady.
04. You are not breathing correctly. Try to match your breathing to your steps. In for three and out for three… in, two, three, out, two, three. Running longer distances is all about controlling your breathing and your heart rate which is why it is important to not run faster than you are ready for.
05. You're over doing it. Sometimes people set out to run more than 2 miles on their first day. Start slow and ease your way in. Try to think of running as a meditation and think about anything other than running while you are doing it.
Do you have a love/hate relationship with running? Have any tips to share?


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If you haven't noticed, subscription services are all the rage. Nearly every business sector has been impacted as the subscription model of revenue has become quite trendy. For a number of reasons, a subscription model can be quite attractive. But are subscriptions services really something that every business should consider? Will everything in the future be "subscriptionized" and affect every product and service we use?
Some seem to believe this will be the case. While the subscription model accounted for only $57 million in revenues in 2011, it climbed to $2.6 billion in 2016. Likewise, more than 40 percent of all retail revenues are acquired via subscription services today. As the Information Age and the Internet have advanced, so has the subscription model. But just how far subscriptions services will extend remains a bit of a guess.
More and more media companies are shifting to a subscription-based revenue model – and with good reason.
Why is the Subscription Model So Attractive?
Just ask Bold Leader Tien Tzuo, the Founder and CEO of Zuora who coined the term "subscription economy" and authored the book "Subscribed: Why the Subscription Model Will be Your Company's Future – and What to Do About It." In contrast to buying a product or service when needed, a subscription model allows ongoing access to these items. Just look at Netflix, Spotify, SalesForce, Amazon, and others who have jumped on this model.
Both consumers and businesses find this type of approach attractive for a few reasons. For consumers, subscription services tend to be more psychologically appealing since a larger upfront payment is not needed. Likewise, the model allows customers to quit anytime. And most subscription models have fewer ads and marketing interactions, which is also preferred.
For businesses, the subscription model also offers attractive benefits. Naturally, subscription services provide more predictable, recurring revenues over time. This is particularly appealing for investors. Likewise, the subscription model allows price diversification strategies based on customer needs. And customers tend to be more engaged in the product or service being provided. Lastly, though costs can be higher initially, subscription services ultimately increase profits and lower costs. These advantages help explain why subscription services have become increasingly popular.
It's getting tougher to wring revenue out of ads, so subscription models might be the answer.
Are All Businesses Suited for the Subscription Model?
For companies like Zuora that specialize in helping businesses adopt subscription models, they foresee this being a universal trend. But others are not so sure. Clearly, businesses that provide content to consumers, such as information, education and entertainment, are ideal candidates for subscription services. Likewise, software programs and other cloud-based services similarly adapt easily to a subscription model. Businesses like Adobe and Netflix have done extremely well in this regard. Even attorneys, dentists and other professional services now offer subscription services as well.
But what about other companies that provide products? Companies like Blue Apron and Dollar Shave Club have proven that subscription services work for products also. But these types of products have unique features. For one, both provide products that are needed on a frequent and recurring basis. Likewise, they address the needs of a specific consumer segment. This does not apply to all companies and products in the marketplace. To suggest that all products might be offered through a subscription model appears to be a stretch.
"People won't tolerate a world where everything is subscriptionized," he said. "For the things that you really care about, you'll definitely subscribe." – Eddie Yoon, author of Superconsumers
The Bottom Line for Subscription Services
It should be recognized that a subscription model differs from other revenue models. It tends to shift the focus away from new customer acquisition and onto customer retention. Yet, for businesses that have yet to reach adequate scale and size, balancing both pursuits can be challenging. This is especially true when companies provide products and services infrequently since new customer demand will be higher. In these instances, the costs associated with a subscription model may be too high.
An increasing number of businesses will adopt a subscription model in the coming years. In many regards, this makes logical sense from both a revenue and consumer side of things. But for businesses that offer products and services infrequently to customers, a subscription model will not likely work. In these instances, customers will prefer traditional purchasing models. And these types of businesses will realize better profits through traditional approaches as well. While a subscription model is very attractive for many companies, it is not a one-size-fits-all.
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Up to 40cm in height and spreading, with branched stems, Bloody Cranesbill is a bushy perennial with long-stalked deeply divided palmate leaves each with five to seven bi-lobed or tri-lobed lanceolate leaflets that are hairy on the undersides.
Deep magenta veined with purple, the flowers have five overlapping unnotched petals and are 2.5 to 3.5cm across, usually opening out almost entirely flat. The bristly flower stalks and seed capsules turn bright red, and in dry locations the leaves also take on a lovely red tinge in the autumn.
Geranium sanguineum is localised in Britain, mainly in coastal habitats but also in some inland areas of limestone pavement. In Ireland the Burren in County Clare is a very good place for seeing Bloody Cranesbill growing wild; elsewhere it is more likely to be a recent garden escape. On mainland Europe Bloody Cranesbill is found in low-nutrient alkaline grassland from southern Finland down through central Europe (the species is well represented in Slovenia, for example) to the Mediterranean and into northern Africa. Its range extends eastwards into parts of western Asia.
Bloody Cranesbill grows in coastal sand dunes, where the broken sea shells raise the alkalinity even in areas where the soil inland is acidic. This plant is also found on some inland areas of chalk downland and thrives in the grikes of limestone pavement at such notable sites as the Burren in Ireland, on the Great Orme at Llandudno in Wales, andon the limestone pavement in Lancashire and Derbyshire. A good place to visit in Lancashire to see this flower and many other interesting species is Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve.
Near towns and villages escapes (or throw-outs, more often) of garden cultivars sometimes create impressive colonies on roadside banks.
In Britain and Ireland Bloody Cranesbill can usually be seen in bloom from May until August.
Probably introduced to Britain (and most of western Europe) from the eastern Mediterranean in the distant past, Bloody Cranesbill has since been cCultivated as an ornamental plant for parks and gardens. This plant is reputed to have been used as an astringent, with nose bleeds and even battle wounds benefitting from poultices made from the leaves. Many magical powers have also been claimed for wild geraniums, but the antiviral properties of extracts from Geranium sanguineum are real rather than imagined, and they have been the subject of scientific research in recent times.
Geranium, the genus name, comes from the Greek noun geranos, meaning Crane (birds of the group of species known as the Gruidae). It is a reference to the beak-like fruit (seed capsule) which is reminiscent of the long beak of a Crane. Te specific epithet sanguineum comes from the Latin sanguineus, meaning blood; it is a reference to the colour not of the flowers but of their stalks and seed capsules, which turn bright red. The flowers do change colour as they age, however, but rather than redenning they turn a deep puplish blue after three or four days.
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Q: C# Handling N events asynchronously So the deal is I have a handler listening to a queue, with messages being pushed to it from another service. I know how many messages should arrive on the queue, but how can I verify this in a test?
Assuming I have a handler seutp like this:
public class Handler<TMessage> : IHandleMessages<TMessage>
{
    public TMessage Message { get; private set; }

    public async Task Handle(TMessage message)
    {
        await Task.Run(() =>
            {
                Message = message;
            })
            .ConfigureAwait(continueOnCapturedContext: false);
    }
}

So that whenever TMessage is put on the queue, it gets consumed.
Now I want something to verify that I indeed receive the number of messages I expect, I have attempted the following:
public async Task VerifyReceivedMessages()
{
    //I'm expecting 5 files (how and why is not relevant in this case)
    const int numberOfMessages = 5;
    int numberOfReceivedMessages = 0;

    var receivedMessages = new List<TMessage>();

    var handler = new Handler<TMessage>(new List<TMessage>());

    while (numberOfReceivedMessages < numberOfMessages)
    {
        handler.WaitForMessage();
        foreach (var message in handler.MessageList)
        {
            if (!receivedMessages.Contains(message))
            {
                receivedMessages.Add(message);
                numberOfReceivedMessages = receivedMessages.Count;
            }
        }
    }
    //I rarely get to this one before the program terminates.
    await SaveReceivedMessages(receivedMessages);
}

For this to work, I have expanded the handler as well, so it now includes a method for waiting for messages as well as a list of messages, which it adds to whenever it receives one:
public class Handler<TMessage> : IHandleMessages<TMessage>
{
    public TMessage Message { get; private set; }
    public List<TMessage> MessageList { get; set; }

    public Handler(List<TMessage> messageList)
    {
        MessageList = messageList;
    }

    public async Task Handle(TMessage message)
    {
        await Task.Run(() =>
            {
                Message = message;
                ReceivedMessages(Message);
            })
            .ConfigureAwait(continueOnCapturedContext: false);
    }

    private void ReceivedMessages(TMessage Message)
    {
        MessageList.Add(message);
    }

    public void WaitForMessage(int sleepMsCycle = 100, int sleepLimitMs = 60000)
    {
        long maxWait = DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks + (sleepLimitMs * 10000);

        while(Message == null && DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks <= maxWait)
        {
            Thread.Sleep(sleepMsCycle);
        }

        long now = DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks;
        if (now > maxWait)
        {
            //Some exception handling...
        }
    }
}

The handler itself seems to work. Whenever the publishing service sends a message, the handler picks it up. The thing is, the publisher can send the 5 messages at varying time intervals, sometimes it's very quick, sometimes it might take a few seconds.
As it is right now, I can't figure out a good way to pick up the messages in VerifyReceivedMessages(). The current solution sometimes picks up only 1, 2 or 3 (at seemingly, to me, random), leaving the remaining messages queued up on the queue before terminating at the next iteration of the foreach.
Any suggestions?

A: So I got the chance to sleep on this, and turns out the reason it didn't work was because I was trying to read from a list, which was also potentially accessed by the handler during the same time in the foreach. Adding .ToList() works, but even better, making it into a thread-safe list also solves it.
public ConcurrentDictionary<TMessage, string> MessageList { get; set; }

public Handler(ConcurrentDictionary<TMessage, string> messageList)
{
    MessageList = messageList;
}

...

private void ReceivedMessages(TMessage Message)
{
    MessageList.TryAdd(message, "");
}

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Terry Burman
Former CEO of Signet Jewelers
Terry Burman is the former CEO of Signet Jewelers, the world's largest specialty retail jeweler with 1,900 stores and annual revenue of $3.5 billion. The company operates 1,350 stores in the U.S. where it trades as "Kay Jewelers," "Jared the Galleria of Jewelry," and under a number of regional names. Signet also operates 550 stores in the UK. Mr. Burman was with Signet from 1995 until 2010 serving as Group CEO (2000-2010), Chairman of Sterling Jewelers (1995-2010) and CEO, Sterling Jewelers (1995-2005). Prior to Signet, Mr. Burman held positions with Barry's Jewelers, Inc. based in Monrovia, California eventually becoming President & CEO, and with Roberts Department Stores in Los Angeles.
Mr. Burman received a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.
Mr. Burman serves on the boards of Signet Jewelers and Yankee Candle Company and is a current member of the World Presidents' Organization. He previously served on the boards of Caesars World, Inc, Barry's Jewelers, and Unimax and is a past member of the Young President's Organization (1986 – 1996). He also serves on the nonprofit boards of ACCESS (Akron, Ohio Homeless Shelter), Jewelers of America, St. Jude's Children Research Hospital Board of Governors and ALSAC. Mr. Burman has received a number of awards and recognitions including the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2005.


Van Ravenhorst-Bell, H. A., Rogers, M. E. & Patterson, J. A. (2005). Effects of circuit weight training on fitness. In Proceedings : 1st Annual Symposium : Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects. Wichita, KS : Wichita State University, p.49-50.
Research completed at the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Studies, College of Education, Wichita State University.


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Formula 1 Rumors
Sauber, Lauda sponsor in financial strife
(GMM) A sponsor of the Sauber team is in financial trouble, according to German-language reports.
The Austrian newspaper Die Presse said the owner and founder of the Liechtenstein based Money Service Group has left the company, ostensibly for health reasons, as partners complain that their invoices are not being paid.
"I have tried to reach Mr. Seidl but unfortunately I have not heard from him yet," Niki Lauda, whose blue cap is sponsored by MSG this year, told the Kurier.
Other reports from Liechtenstein and Switzerland report that Money Service Group, also having sponsored the Toro Rosso team, is already in the process of liquidation.
A spokesman declined to comment to the Agence France-Presse news agency.
Valencia scandal good for Barcelona GP


In one photo, she matches a long black velvet dress with black fringe boots, completing the look with a burgundy leather cross bag. In another picture, she sports a burgundy velvet suit and a black cross bag, while keeping accessories to a minimum. In yet another outfit change, she opted for a sleeveless sheepskin dress and knee-high long black boots.
The Girls' Generation member held a solo fan meeting in Hong Kong on Thursday.


Scientists are preparing for a solar storm that could break communications for years and potentially put life on Earth in danger.
Our Save Our Monkeys campaign is raising awareness and support for the monkeys of Mauritius. WeâEUR(TM)re asking the people of Mauritius and beyond to join us in ending the cruel trade and export of monkeys for experiments.
An informative article about the meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi plant in Japan on 11th March 2011. Two peer-reviewed scientific studies so far have already provided evidence of increased mortality in North America due to radioactive contamination.
New Tick-Borne 'Bourbon Virus' Is Deadly And Unlike Anything Previously Seen In U.S.
Researchers have identified the cause of a Kansas farmer's mysterious death this summer as Bourbon virus.
Using computer imaging technology, scientists are developing a pioneering new way to find the causes of unexplained deaths in people.
Warning: this article contains mild planetary peril. Well, that didn't take long. At the end of last year, it was some anomaly of an ancient Mesoamerican calendar which ramped up irrational concerns that the Universe was out to smite Earth mightily.
Newborns in India are now dying at alarming rates from infections that were once curable, The New York Times reported on Thursday. The same deadly "superbugs" are spreading around the globe and have already come to the United States.
Have scientists proved there is life after death? Research into 'near-death' experiences reveals awareness may continue even after the brain has shut down.
The Animals in Science Committee (ASC) that advises the UK Government on vivisection published in November 2013, the 'Cumulative Severity' report, revealing a high level of desensitisation amongst the researchers who failed to recognise primate suffering.
Home Health E-Cigarettes_OMTimes Are E-Cigarettes Really Safe?
Photo credit: Skamnelis via Wikimedia Commons~A bill currently being considered by the Florida House of Representatives seeks to hide the identities of animal researchers engaged in controversial animal research projects.


Just one sentence about the Robert Griffin III-Kyle Cousins quarterback "controversy," and then I'll stop: If you think that's a worthwhile topic to generate TV or radio buzz, then why not cut to the chase and do an hour on "Flesh-Eating Bacteria, and Which Players Should Get Some." Some topics are unworthy of either conception or execution, period.
And now, a word about the loudness of Seattle football fans: Stop. Lots of stadiums house loud fans (like, say, Candlestick Park), and more than merely a few have the kind of acoustics that allow for high decibel counts. But if you think the noise had anything to do with the 49ers being trucked by the Seahawks Sunday night, you are a topic unworthy of conception, although execution might not be an entirely unwarranted alternative.
Chip Kelly was exposed as a genius a week ago, and exposed as an overmatched neophyte Sunday. Hey, Twitter never lies, even when it takes both sides.
But fortunately for the Eagles, neither does Kelly, at least when it comes to copping to his shortcomings. He didn't flinch when it came time to calling his own number to explain the Eagles' late-game loss to San Diego, and that goes a long way toward winning over a fan base with teeth, and a roster that will likely grow better.
Gene Simmons will be pissed to learn that he is being spectacularly outbid in the Fantasy Tim Tebow sweepstakes by a Russian oligarch named Mikhail Saltsman, who owns something called the Moscow Black Storm in something called the American Football League of Russia. Saltsman said he is willing pay $1 million if Tebow will play two games for the Black Storm and help the boys win the AFLOR title.
Kind of makes the LA Kiss seem so, well, insubstantial.
In a related event, a rally in Jacksonville Monday to encourage the Jaguars to sign Tebow drew . . . well, 20 people. Twenty. Fifty, if you count media members. Fifty.
One-time great soccer star Kaka, who has had to overcome a series of injuries and has played only sporadically for AC Milan since his halcyon days in 2007, has found an interesting, though not unique, way to keep the fans in his corner: He's turning down money.
So we can take it, then, that Barry Zito would have won more fans if he'd given the money back? Well, maybe, but I'd still much prefer the cash, for this very good reason. You cannot go to a butcher shop, hand the proprietor a fan who supports you through thick and thin and say, "I'd like four ribeyes, please." I mean, you can, but the only butcher who does that deal is an idiot.
On the other hand, there is former Northern Kentucky University athletic director Scott Eaton, who was caught embezzling more than $311,000 in university funds, mostly by a scheme with Kroger grocery gift cards. Makes those trips to Safeway seem a little more exciting now, don't they?
New Edmonton Oilers coach Dallas Eakins has chosen to inspire his young, playoff-free team by reminding them of the great Oiler teams of the past – by removing all the trophies in the locker room.
On the other hand, there is this alternate explanation, which he also provided.
"I think when a coach takes over he needs to change things in the room just for the sake of changing 'em sometimes," he said, reminding us of the entire raison d'etre for the HGTV Network.
And finally, for those of you who cannot live a full and self-actualized life without a quality stadium argument, there's this, from Rostov-on-Don, Russia: Two men in their 20s were standing in line to buy beer at a small store Sunday, but the discussion they were having turned into a fistfight, and then one participant pulled out a small nonlethal pistol and fired repeatedly.
The point of the argument? The ideas of philosopher Immanuel Kant, and whether, had he lived long enough and followed his tenets religiously, he would prefer Frank Gore or Kendall Hunter.
A's notes: Cespedes' good news; Anderson staying in 'pen?
Preview: Can Cal pull off upset of No. 4 Ohio State?
Text "SHARKS" to 82653 for a chance to win!


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Wipro Confirms Hack and Supply Chain Attacks on Customers | Threatpost
IT systems consulting behemoth Wipro Ltd. has confirmed that its network was hacked and used for mounting attacks on its customers.
After multiple unnamed sources independently told Brian Krebs that a "multi-month intrusion" occurred and is likely the work of an advanced persistent threat (APT) actor who set its sights on at least a dozen Wipro customers, Wipro itself has confirmed the hack to the Times of India.
"We detected a potentially abnormal activity in a few employee accounts on our network due to an advanced phishing campaign," the company said in a media statement to the outlet's Economic Times division. "Upon learning of the incident, we promptly began an investigation, identified the affected users and took remedial steps to contain and mitigate any potential impact."
KrebsOnSecurity reported that Wipro was in the process of building a "new private email network" because the compromise started with the threat actors gaining access to Wipro's corporate email system. From there, they were able to pivot and reach into customer networks.
"[Victims] traced malicious and suspicious network reconnaissance activity back to partner systems that were communicating directly with Wipro's network," according to the sources.
One source, a security staffer at one of the victim companies, said that he discovered file folders hosted in the adversary's infrastructure, "named after various Wipro clients" — 12 of them in all.
Other details are for now scant, but the incident is emblematic of the new era of highly targeted supply-chain attacks that have begun to accelerate .
"We typically think of supply-chain attacks as stealthy attacks on hardware components , such as malware on laptops and network devices," said Matan Or-El, CEO of Panorays, via email. "But we shouldn't forget that supply-chain attacks also include attacks on service providers. In today's digital age, working with suppliers is a business necessity; however, it involves cyber-risks, because an attack on the supplier means an attack on the organization. For this reason, companies need to develop a security policy and ensure that their third parties – vendors, suppliers, business partners – adhere to it. This is important not only during screening and onboarding of the suppliers, but throughout their whole business relationship, and requires continuous monitoring of the supplier's digital presence."
Ian Pratt, co-founder and president at Bromium, added via email: "It appears as though attackers didn't wish to announce their presence. Instead, they likely wanted to stay hidden and use their access to monitor for sensitive IP and conduct reconnaissance, helping them to enter and move through customer systems to find sensitive data," he said. "With organizations increasingly reliant on third parties, the attack surface has grown and businesses have less control over how their data is managed and secured."
Wipro represents a target-rich environment: It works with tens of thousands of companies, including Fortune 500 clients, on technology outsourcing projects around the globe (last year passing $8 billion in annual run rate).
"Wipro should immediately let customers know whether they were using message encryption internally to protect customer emails," said Mark Bower, chief revenue officer and North America general manager at Egress Software Technologies, via email. "Encrypting email messages at rest prevents the hackers from accessing sensitive data that can be weaponized to launch attacks such as man-in-the-middle attacks."
He added, "Furthermore, every Wipro customer should be hyper-aware of the potential of such attacks coming from this previously trusted domain. Employees should be on red alert for any email from this domain until such time as Wipro demonstrates that its email system is rearchitected. Phishing attacks are used time and again because of how effective they are in taking advantage of human weakness. Their effectiveness is amplified exponentially when the phishing attacks come from what is believed to be a trusted partner."
Wipro, which is due to report its fourth-quarter earnings today, said in its statement that it's being proactive in containing the issue: "We are leveraging our industry-leading cyber security practices and collaborating with our partner ecosystem to collect and monitor advanced threat intelligence for enhancing security posture. We have also retained a well-respected, independent forensic firm to assist us in the investigation. We continue to monitor our enterprise and infrastructure at a heightened level of alertness."


Is it legal for my management company to charge me a $35.00 to process a 3 day notice to pay or quit after arrangements have been made including the paying overdo rent plus 10% late fee?
And do I have to sign another lease or can I legally go month to month. The last time I renewed because month to month was about $75 more /month.
Check the contract with your management company.
If your lease has expired, you can go to a month to month, but they are entitled to charge a higher rate for that.
Regarding the question as to whether or not they can charge a $35 fee for preparing the 3-Day Pay or Quit notice is iffy. The late fee can not be arbitrary, and worded as a penalty. It must be for "liquidated damages." It could be argued that the cost of preparing the document would be included in the liquidated damages. If you took the question to small claims court, you would probably win.


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#include <stdio.h>
#include <strings.h>
#include <interix/security.h>

extern char **environ;

int main(int argc, char* argv[])
{
    struct usersec *userdata;
    int  success = 0;
    int  numArgs = argc - 4;
    int  i;
    char *path;
    char *args[numArgs];
    int  debug = 0;  /* set to 1 to get debug output */

    /* Fill the usersec for sending to execv_asuser() */
    userdata->user = argv[1];
    userdata->password = argv[2];
    path = argv[3];

    if(debug)
        printf("exec_asuser: username=%s, password=%s, path=%s,",
               userdata->user, userdata->password, path);

    /* Fill args with how ever many args there are. */
    for (i=0; i < numArgs; i++) {
        args[i] = argv[i + 4];
        if(debug)
            printf(" arg%d=%s,", i, args[i]);
    }
    if(debug)
        printf("\n");

    /* Execute the command */
    success = execv_asuser(*userdata, path, args);

}


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Optical foundations illuminated by quantum light
Published on 6.10.2022
Conceptual render displaying the difference between a structured laser beam (magenta) and a two-photon quantum state of light being focused on a single mode fibre. Photo: Markus Hiekkamäki / Tampere University.
Despite being considered well established, the physics of optical waves have some fundamental aspects, which are still under debate. One of these effects, the anomalous behaviour of focused light fields, has now been investigated in a new light, a quantum light. Researchers from Tampere University, Finland, have shown that quantum light with a well-defined photon number behaves differently to standard focused laser beams. This finding both deepens understanding of the phenomena and enables super-sensitive distance measurements.
Optics, the study of light, is one of the oldest fields in physics and has never ceased to surprise researchers. Although the classical description of light as a wave phenomenon is rarely questioned, the physical origins of some optical effects are. A team of researchers at Tampere University have brought the discussion on one fundamental wave effect, i.e., the debate around the anomalous behaviour of focused light waves, to the quantum domain.
They been able to show that quantum waves behave significantly differently from their classical counterparts and can be used to increase the precision of distance measurements. T findings also add to the discussion on physical origin of the anomalous focusing behaviour. The results are now published in the prestigious journal of Nature Photonics.
"Interestingly, we started with an idea based on our earlier results and set out to structure quantum light for enhanced measurement precision. However, we then realised that the underlying physics of this application also contributes to the long debate about the origins of the Gouy phase anomaly of focused light fields.", explains Robert Fickler, group leader of the Experimental Quantum Optics group at Tampere University.
Quantum waves behave differently but point to the same origin
Over the last decades, methods for structuring light fields down on the single photon level have vastly matured and led to a myriad of novel findings. In addition, a better of optics' foundations has been achieved. However, the physical origin of why light behaves in such an unexpected way when going through a focus, the so-called Gouy phase anomaly, is still often debated. This is despite its widespread use and importance in optical systems. The novelty of the current study is now to put the effect into the quantum domain.
"When developing the theory to describe our experimental results, we realised (after a long debate) that the Gouy phase for quantum light is not only different than the standard one, but its origin can be linked to another quantum effect. This is just like what was speculated in an earlier work," adds Doctoral researcher Markus Hiekkamäki, leading author of the study.
In the quantum domain, the anomalous behaviour is sped up when compared to classical light. As the Gouy phase behaviour can be used to determine the distance a beam of light has propagated, the speed up of the quantum Gouy phase could allow for an improvement in the precision of measuring distances.
With this new understanding at hand, the researchers are planning to develop novel techniques to enhance their measurement abilities such that it will be possible to measure more complex beams of structured photons. The team expects that this will help them push forward the application of the observed effect, and potentially bring to light more differences between quantum and classical light fields.
The article The Quantum Gouy Phase was published on Nature Photonics on Oct 6, 2022.
Markus Hiekkamäki
markus.hiekkamaki [at] tuni.fi
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David Beckham helped reunite Roses
David Beckham was instrumental in persuading the Stone Roses to get back together, it has been claimed.
by : Elle Canada- Nov 7th, 2011
David Beckham was instrumental in the Stone Roses' reformation, it has been claimed.
The soccer star first approached bassist Mani – also known as Gary Mountfield – about the possibility of the legendary group getting back together in Los Angeles earlier this year and then quizzed frontman Ian Brown at the testimonial match for his former Manchester United teammate Gary Neville in May.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "David has always been a huge Stone Roses fan.
"You've got to remember he was a young lad in Manchester when The Roses were a big deal. It was impossible to live there without being into the band.
"Ian and Mani are Reds through and through so they all knew each other a bit back in the day.
"David heard there was a chance the ice was thawing between Ian and guitarist John Squire and he got involved.
"He told Mani in no uncertain terms he simply had to get the band back together.
"He said he would be willing to ring all the boys and beg them to crack on. And when he saw Ian at Old Trafford a month later, he really laid it on thick and said that he would be willing to do anything to make it happen."
The soccer star – who is based in America with wife Victoria and their four children, where he plays for Los Angeles Galaxy – was one of the first people to find out about the group's rehearsals for their reunion shows, which take place next summer.
The source added: "David was one of the first people to know it was going ahead when the boys finally got together for rehearsals again."
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Energy Deparment catches error, then catches hell
Posted by Thomas Mitchell | Jul 19, 2019 | Opinion | 0
Umbrage has been duly taken.
On the afternoon of July 3 Energy Department Deputy Secretary Daniel Brouillette called Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak to let him know the department may have been mistakenly shipping unstable nuclear material to the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) monthly for a dozen years.
Mixed low-level radioactive waste — which must be protected from moisture when disposed — may have been mislabeled as merely low-level radioactive waste, which includes such things as rags, papers, filters, equipment, discarded protective clothing and construction debris and need not be protected from moisture. Further, the governor was told the waste might include "reactive" material, which could explode or release toxic fumes if exposed to water.
In a subsequent briefing this past week, Sisolak was told the department had not yet confirmed any of the waste was indeed reactive and the mislabeled shipments from the agency's Y-12 facility in Oak Ridge, Tenn., had only been coming to Nevada since 2013 and involved only 32 containers.
Though Energy Secretary Rick Perry did not take office until his 2017 appointment by Republican President Donald Trump and his agency caught the apparent error, suspended further shipments and informed Nevada public officials of the possible error, Nevada Democratic office holders unleashed a fusillade of fury, including Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford calling for Perry to resign.
"I am outraged and shocked to hear about the Department of Energy's repeated transgressions on the people of Nevada," Horsford said in a statement. "Today we found out that, against the will and consent of Nevadans, the Department of Energy has been covertly shipping dangerous radioactive waste into our state."
He concluded, "Secretary Perry must resign immediately."
Democratic Rep. Dina Titus blustered, "The level of incompetence at the Department of Energy is only matched by its dishonesty. For decades, the DOE has been an untrustworthy partner and this latest round of illegal shipments is truly a new low. I'm grateful that Governor Sisolak continues to stand up for Nevada and refuses to let this violation of the law go unchallenged."
Democratic Rep. Susie Lee fulminated, "The continued carelessness with our safety is exactly the concern of every Nevadan who is told that we should welcome the storage of nuclear waste in our own backyard. But let me be clear: we're not just Nevadans, we are Americans, and it's clear that the Department of Energy does not take Americans' health, safety, or security into consideration before making decisions.
In a joint statement Democratic Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen decried, "Last week, we were contacted by the Department of Energy and made aware of the situation. As a result, along with Governor Sisolak we've taken immediate action and sent a letter demanding answers from Secretary Perry, and scheduled an immediate classified briefing to ensure there is accountability and oversight on behalf of the State of Nevada. Yet again, the DOE has violated its mission, broken Nevadans' trust and failed to follow its own compliance procedures."
Gov. Sisolak released a statement after this past week's briefing by Energy officials saying, "I was beyond disappointed to learn of problems related to shipments of low-level radioactive waste from the DOE's Y-12 facility to Nevada. … While we appreciate the courtesy of the in-person briefing, we will continue to do everything in the state's power to hold them accountable, ensure there is a plan to fix this problem and prevent it from occurring again, and above all else, protect the health and safety of Nevadans."
The errors apparently occurred for four years of the Obama administration without anyone catching it, but the agency that caught the error and reported it is dishonest, careless, incompetent and to blame.
The Energy Department released a statement to the media saying, "The components that were shipped pose no risk to the safety and health of the general public or workers at the facility at NNSS. The Department's National Nuclear Security Administration has launched an internal investigation to determine how this went undetected for a six-year period." Three of those years were during the previous Democratic administration, by the way.
Umbrage always seems to be taken only when the offended ones are of a different political party and, especially when the information can be used to bludgeon attempts to dispose of nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain.
Thomas Mitchell is a longtime Nevada newspaper columnist. You may email him at thomasmnv@yahoo.com. He also blogs at http://4thst8.wordpress.com/
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To play, each player rolls House dice to create unique combinations of challenges including Locked areas, Guards, and nosy Residents. Players roll their Skill dice to come up with three ways to beat these challenges - Stealth skills, Fighting skills, and Lock picking. Players can also roll special Fortune faces that boost dice, but only if the dice they are boosting lie in specific positions on the table, a system that is new and unique to games of this kind!
Beat the challenges to score points and escape, and the next player can try to beat a new house. Fail to beat the house and the player can escape with what they've stolen, or remain and roll again - but each re-roll adds the threat of the other Ninja, who can now roll Threat dice, allowing them to shoot the active Ninja and each other to steal treasure! Constant interaction between all Ninja forces all players to be alert at all times.
Play proceeds in three rounds of increasing difficulty with the highest scoring player winning.


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node-multisafepay
=================

Node.js wrapper for the [MultiSafePay Connect API](https://www.multisafepay.com/en/Articles-support-Business/asp-en-php-download-zakelijk.html)

### Disclaimer

Not all methods are available yet. Feel free to add them and send in a pull request

# Install

```bash
npm install multisafepay
```
# Usage

Create a client
```javascript
var multisafepay = require('multisafepay');
var client = api.createClient({
	account: '12345678', // (required) The account ID you receive from MultiSafePay
	site_id: '12345', // (required) The site ID you get when creating a site in the MultiSafePay client area
	site_secure_code: '123456', // (required) The Site Secure Code that belongs to the site you created
	env: 'production', // (optional) The API environment, can be 'production' or 'test'
	returnType: 'object', // (optional) The type of the return data. By default, a JS object is returned, but it can also be set to 'xml'
	userAgent: 'node-multisafepay' // (optional) The User Agent that is sent with every request
});
```
The client can be used to call methods on the MultiSafePay API
```javascript
// Get available payment gateways
client.gateways('nl', 'nl_NL', function(data) {
  console.log(data); // Contains an array with gateways
});
```

# Methods
For more info about the options / methods, checkout the [API manuals and other examples](https://www.multisafepay.com/en/Articles-support-Business/asp-en-php-download-zakelijk.html).
## Gateways
Retrieves the available payment gateways

```javascript
var country = 'nl';
var locale = 'nl_NL';

client.gateways(country, locale, function(data) {
	var gateways = data.gateways.gateways[0].gateway;

	gateways.forEach(function(gateway) {
		console.log(gateway);
	});
});
```

## iDEAL issuers
Retrieves the available iDEAL issuers
```javascript
client.idealissuers(function(data) {
	var issuers = data.idealissuers.issuers[0].issuer;

	issuers.forEach(function(issuer) {
		console.log(issuer);
	});

});
```

## Redirect transaction
Creates a redirect transaction request
```javascript
var options = {
	merchant: {
		notification_url: 'http://www.example.com/notify',
		redirect_url: 'http://www.example.com/thanks',
		cancel_url: 'http://www.example.com/cancel',
		close_window: false
	},
	customer: {
		locale: 'nl_NL',
		ipaddress: '0.0.0.0',
		forwardedip: '1.2.3.4',
		firstname: 'First',
		lastname: 'Name',
		address1: 'Address',
		address2: '',
		housenumber: '123',
		zipcode: '',
		city: '',
		state: '',
		country: 'NL',
		phone: '',
		email: ''
	},
	transaction: {
		id: 'ABC-1234',
		currency: 'EUR',
		amount: '1000',
		description: 'Productname',
		var1: '',
		var2: '',
		var3: '',
		items: '<ul><li>Product</li></ul>',
		manual: false,
		gateway: 'VISA',
		daysactive: ''
	},
	google_analytics: {
		account: 'UA-1234567-8'
	}
};

client.redirecttransaction(options, function(data) {
	console.log(data);
});
```

## Direct transaction
Creates a direct transaction request
```javascript
var options = {
	merchant: {
		notification_url: 'http://www.example.com/notify',
		redirect_url: 'http://www.example.com/thanks',
		cancel_url: 'http://www.example.com/cancel',
		close_window: false
	},
	customer: {
		locale: 'nl_NL',
		ipaddress: '0.0.0.0',
		firstname: 'First',
		lastname: 'Name',
		address1: 'Address',
		address2: '',
		housenumber: '123',
		zipcode: '',
		city: '',
		state: '',
		country: 'NL',
		phone: '',
		email: ''
	},
	transaction: {
		id: 'ABC-1234',
		currency: 'EUR',
		amount: '1000',
		description: 'Productname',
		var1: '',
		var2: '',
		var3: '',
		items: '<ul><li>Product</li></ul>',
		manual: false,
		gateway: 'VISA',
		daysactive: ''
	},
	gatewayInfo: {
		issuerid: '0123'
	}
	google_analytics: {
		account: 'UA-1234567-8'
	}
};

client.directtransaction(options, function(data) {
	console.log(data);
});
```

## Status
Retrieves status information about a transaction
```javascript
var transactionId = 'ABC-1234';

client.status(transactionId, function(data) {
	console.log(data);
});

```

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# License

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Whether it's a billionaire visionary like Bill Gates who transformed the way the world uses computers, a team of innovative mathematicians like the women featured in the hit film Hidden Figures who revolutionized space travel, or a student inventor like Alexis Lewis who transformed how first-responders save lives, this is what innovation is all about.
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Perez is one of my least favorite players in MLB. Is it wrong that I'm enjoying his trouble with the law?
Was Kirk McCaskill involved in that incident? I tried researching it and found only that Pasqua received a mysterious package from the Chicago area that was found to contain marijuana.
Never heard of McCaskill being involved in any way, shape or form.
What else are you supposed to do when you are sitting at home on the DL?
The next time someone hits a home run against him, can we say that the Perez was smoked?
Edit: Apparently, the package was addressed to his dog, whose name is Brody, using his wife's maiden name as the surname. Good grief!
Last edited by RKMeibalane; 06-07-2013 at 02:56 PM.
This is so stupid.....you are a professional athlete with millions and you take this risk. Do you not have any friends that can hook you up?


The name of a table view in the current transaction. This parameter is case sensitive.
If tableViewName is specified, the command is applied according to the tableViewScope parameter. Since the entire table view tree might not be included, this is known as a partial command, and sm_tm_command sets TM_FULL to 0.
If table View Name is not specified, the command is applied for each table/server view, starting with the root table view. This is known as a full command, and sm_tm_command sets TM_FULL to 1.
One of the following parameters, which must be preceded by a table view name. TV_AND_BELOW which applies the command to the specified table view and all table views below it on the tree. If no parameter is specified, the transaction manager acts as though TV_AND_BELOW was supplied. BELOW_TV which applies the command to the table views below the specified table view. TV_ONLY which applies the command to the specified table view only. SV_ONLY which applies the command only to the table views of the specified server view.
If changes are made in table views on which CLOSE operates after a SELECT, NEW, COPY, or COPY_FOR_UPDATE command, CLOSE displays a dialog box which allows users to discard any changes entered. If the user chooses OK, changes are discarded; choosing Cancel, returns the user to the current screen so changes can be saved. In Web applications, this command is the same as the FORCE_CLOSE command.
CLOSE sets the transaction mode to initial unless a table view is specified. In the default styles file (style.sty), the style assigned to initial mode clears any protections on the widgets.
Push buttons and menu selections for the CLOSE command can choose to set the class property to close_button. By default, close_button is inactive in initial mode but active in all other modes.
For some database engines, such as SYBASE CT-Lib, the CLOSE command does not release the database locks when a SELECT command is not followed by a SAVE command. In this case, follow the CLOSE with the RELEASE command which gives up the locks on the database.
The CLOSE command is useful after SELECT, NEW, COPY, or COPY_FOR_UPDATE in order to discard your changes.
By table/server view from the specified table view. Traversal ends if TM_VALUE is set to TM_DISCARD_ACTION or TM_EXIT_ACTION.
Appropriate responses are those listed for TM_QUERY below, but typical processing is to do nothing.
A message is chosen according to the value of TM_FULL. If 1, the displayed message is for the complete transaction tree. If 0, the message is for a portion of the tree. sm_message_box, which displays the message, gives a choice of OK and Cancel. TM_DISCARD_ACTION and TM_EXIT_ACTION are the corresponding values passed back to TM_VALUE.
Generates slice events: TM_POST_CLOSE, TM_POST_SAVE1, TM_POST_SAVE2 (described under SAVE, but no save cursor exists.
TM_DISCARD_ACTION discards the changes to the data.
TM_EXIT_ACTION returns the user to the screen in order to choose the SAVE command or make additional changes.
If TM_SAVE_ACTION is used as a return value, all the requests associated with the SAVE command (except TM_PRE_SAVE and TM_POST_SAVE) are completed, but this processing is not used in the distributed transaction models.
Processing is identical to that of TM_POST_SAVE described under SAVE.
Described under SAVE, but no save cursor exists.


In response to a reader, please find the context for this inspirational message here, the context being the inspirational message of Vatican communications expert, Fr Thomas Rosica.
I actually think the longer papal insults - and let's face it, there are so many - might look quite nice against a pretty scenic background, you know like they do with that 'footprints in the sand' inspirational message.
Gracious, what brought this on?
Is it him, I mean the man in white, living in a hotel? Hopeless case, Mr. Bones, thanks for the beautiful words about the previous Holy Father, God bless you.RJL.
Life is exceedingly frustrating for traditional Catholics who still believe in Pope Peter Pan.
Right on target! Once again, "Bones", you hit the nail on the proverbial head and, as always, with your marvelous special touch that keeps our U.S. family coming back for more! You address serious topics about our holy Faith in a unique, insightful way that we love. Thank you and keep up the good work for our Lord's kingdom!
Rosica is part of the problem. The source of the actual problem is this papacy. Rosica is the hired help, nothing more.
This papacy is the problem because it appears to contradict at every point the teaching of the Church throughout the preceding 1,900 years.
Now either the preceding 1,900 years teaching is wrong, or this papacy is wrong.
Both cannot be correct, because one or other has to be wrong.
Ratzinger throwing in the towel ushered in this papacy.
There were no links when this was first posted.


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Written by: KW on 14/02/2019 18:26:19
Japanese metalcore powerhouse Crystal Lake have seen quite the success internationally in the last couple of years and are now back again with the follow up to 2016's entertaining, yet also somewhat schizophrenic album "True North". I have had some extremely high hopes for this one, seeing the immense power behind the singles released leading up to this new album, which has the futuristic sounding title "Helix". I quite frankly expected this to be one of the best metalcore albums of the decade when it finally dropped and now it's time to see if Crystal Lake have worked out the kinks of the former record to produce something truly outstanding.
The album definitely leaves an incredibly strong impression to start with, pretty much opening with one of the most savage metalcore tracks I've heard in recent memory. The foreboding, robotic interlude "Helix" leads into the absolutely fierce "Aeon", which beats its listener into a bloody pulp with its unrelenting intensity and speed. Ryo Kinoshita shows his vocal prowess flawlessly, ranging from black metal inspired shrieks to hardcore screaming and deep guttural growls, while blastbeats and bouncy riffs never let go right up until the disintegrating, cyberpunk-ish, stop/start breakdown at the end, which just sounds really fresh and original, as though the track were breaking into pieces. "Agony" keeps the same high standard going but turns to the more anthemic, atmospheric sound that the band has pretty much perfected over the years. The lead guitar work and overall production really shines on this track, including layers of spine-chilling melodies, brutal breakdowns and a mountainous finish with some great clean vocals to top it all off. "+81" includes some overtones of nu-metal which might turn some people off (though this sound isn't exactly new for the band), and while it's all a bit campy and generic with the rap-like vocal delivery and "whooa-whooa" gang vocals, the infectious groove, bouncy riffs and attitude make it hard to not let out a little grin of approval. "Lost in Forever" presents another anthemic metalcore rager, with some more fantastic lead work, a catchy chorus which is sure to be a crowd favourite to scream along to, and some furious guest vocal spots from Daniel McWhorter and Tyler Riley of Gideon fame.
It is pretty clear that "Helix" is actually really close to the phenomenal metalcore album I was expecting when Crystal Lake play to their strengths, which is when the focus is laid on catchy, atmospheric metalcore in the style of the likes of Architects. So when "Outgrow" includes some pretty cringeworthy rapping, it all starts going a bit downhill for me, and in turn gets worse and worse with "Hail to the Fire" and "Just Confusing". "Hail to the Fire" is one of the heaviest songs on the album alongside the aforementioned "Aeon", but what "Aeon" includes in originality and strong tonal expression, the two note riff in "Hail to the Fire" and Jonathan Davis-like "zomba, zomba", makes it way too cheesy to listen to. The cookie-cutter "badass" lyrics aren't helping either:
"This is initiation
Just rethink why you're doing this
If you want some
Come get some, motherfucker!"
I'm gonna copy some other reviewers in calling "Just Confusing"… well, just confusing. I have no idea what the wince-inducing, forced maniac sounding rapping, rattling trap hi-hats and distorted synths are doing on this record but I know it sounds hilariously terrible and breaks up the flow of the record completely. Next please. Fortunately "Apollo" and "Sanctuary" bring back the group's strengths in droves with some of the strongest tracks of their entire discography, where "Apollo" especially leaves a mark with some truly amazing writing and an expansive sound. The main clean riff is a stroke a genius when played together with the down-tuned wall of sound at play here and never fails to make my whole body shiver when it all culminates in almost post-rock-like soundscapes towards the end.
The end product is an album that bafflingly possesses the highest highs, but also some pretty low lows. It's not that having variety in your sound is bad at all, but I'd much rather have some real experimentation rather than average nu-metal worship if you want to mix it up on your record. When Crystal Lake nails it, they are undoubtedly one of the single best metalcore bands on the planet, but like the former album "True North", the consistency is just not there yet for the band to create the utter masterpiece I can tell they're capable of. The clicky production and mechanical sound of the drums can also be a bit grating without becoming too much of a problem because of the meaty guitar sounds, but make no mistake: "Helix" is far from a bad album, albeit being a bit of a disappointing one. I'd still very much recommend checking out the tracks listed below and the incredible video for "Aeon", because metalcore doesn't get much better nor more exciting than that in my opinion.
Download: Aeon, Agony, Lost in the Moment, Apollo
For the fans of: Architects, Polaris, Currents, Fir For A King
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David Siegal in the Wall Street Journal: Bridge Evidence Points to Others, Why No Charges?
Over the first two weeks of the George Washington Bridge lane-closure trial, the net of people accused of knowing about and implicitly approving of the alleged criminal conduct has widened well beyond the defendants.
Legal experts say that while the conduct outlined in testimony is ugly and exposes an apparent seedy underbelly of politics in Trenton, it doesn't qualify as criminal behavior.
David Siegal, a former federal prosecutor in New York, said there are two parts to every criminal case: criminal intent and criminal act. "Generally speaking, if all you do is become aware of a crime, that's not enough to charge you with a crime," said Mr. Siegal, co-chair of the Government Enforcement and Litigation Practice Group at Haynes and Boone LLP.
Excerpted from the Wall Street Journal. To read the full article, please click here.


As a very young child I learnt to speak German before I spoke English. I subsequently forgot it but when I was re-introduced to the language as an adolescent I regularly dreamed that I was speaking it fluently. Even today, despite the influence of French, I still have a strong inexplicable affinity with the language. Our memories store things away in boxes and you only have to open the lid a little bit for things to pop out ... the downside of course is Pandora's version of the tale!
I've had those dreams too!! I'm VERY deaf, but in my dreams, I hear perfect... it's so weird, but really cool. That's must be what it's like to be hearing.


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Mayor of Portland to Trump: Get your troops out of the city
Andrew Selsky and Gillian Flaccus
Portland, Ore. – The mayor of Portland demanded Friday that President Donald Trump remove militarized federal agents he deployed to the city after some detained people on streets far from federal property they were sent to protect.
"Keep your troops in your own buildings, or have them leave our city," Mayor Ted Wheeler said at a news conference.
Democratic Gov. Kate Brown said Trump is looking for a confrontation in the hopes of winning political points elsewhere and to serve as a distraction from the coronavirus pandemic, which is causing spiking numbers of infections in Oregon and the nation.
Brown's spokesman, Charles Boyle, said Friday that arresting people without probable cause is "extraordinarily concerning and a violation of their civil liberties and constitutional rights."
The ACLU of Oregon said the federal agents appear to be violating citizens'rights.
"Usually when we see people in unmarked cars forcibly grab someone off the street we call it kidnapping," said Jann Carson, interim executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon. "The actions of the militarized federal officers are flat-out unconstitutional and will not go unanswered."
Federal officers have charged at least 13 people with crimes related to the protests so far, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported Thursday. Some have been detained by the federal courthouse, which has been the scene of protests. But others were grabbed blocks away.
"This is part of the core media strategy out of Trump's White House: to use federal troops to bolster his sagging polling data," Wheeler said. "And it is an absolute abuse of federal law enforcement officials."
One video showed two people in helmets and green camouflage with "police" patches grabbing a person on the sidewalk, handcuffing them and taking them into an unmarked vehicle.
"Who are you?" someone asks the pair, who do not respond. At least some of the federal officers belong to the Department of Homeland Security.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement that its agents had information indicating the person in the video was suspected of assaulting federal agents or destroying federal property.
"Once CBP agents approached the suspect, a large and violent mob moved towards their location. For everyone's safety, CBP agents quickly moved the suspect to a safer location," the agency said. However, the video shows no mob.
In another case, Mark Pettibone, 29, said a minivan rolled up to him around 2 a.m. Wednesday and four or five people got out "looking like they were deployed to a Middle Eastern war."
Pettibone told The Associated Press he got to his knees as the group approached. They dragged him into the van without identifying themselves or responding to his questions, he said.
"I figured I was just going to disappear for an indefinite amount of time," Pettibone said.
Pettibone said he was put into a cell and officers dumped the contents of his backpack, with one remarking: "Oh, this is a bunch of nothing."
After he asked for a lawyer, Pettibone was allowed to leave.
"Authoritarian governments, not democratic republics, send unmarked authorities after protesters," Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley said in a tweet.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations Oregon chapter said in a statement: "We are now seeing escalating tactics with protesters being unlawfully detained by unknown Federal law enforcement entities."
U.S. Attorney Billy Williams in Portland said Friday he has requested the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General investigate the actions of DHS personnel.
Oregon's two senators and two of its House members announced they will also be asking the DHS inspector general as well as the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate "the unrequested presence and violent actions of federal forces in Portland."
"It's painfully clear this administration is focused purely on escalating violence without answering my repeated requests for why this expeditionary force is in Portland and under what constitutional authority," Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden said.
The Department of Homeland Security had no immediate comment when reached by AP on Friday.
On Thursday night, federal officers deployed tear gas and fired non-lethal rounds into a crowd of protesters.
Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf visited Portland on Thursday and called the demonstrators, who are protesting racism and police brutality, "violent anarchists."
Wolf blamed state and city authorities for not putting an end to the protests. But Portland police said Friday they wound up arresting 20 people overnight.
At least two protests occurred Thursday night, one near the federal courthouse and the other by a police station in another part of the city. Police told protesters to leave that site after announcing they heard some chanting about burning down the building. Protester Paul Frazier said Friday the chant was "much more rhetorical than an actual statement."
Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell told reporters Friday that his officers are in contact with the federal agents, but that neither controls the others' actions.
"We do communicate with federal officers for the purpose of situational awareness and deconfliction," Lovell said. "We're operating in a very, very close proximity to one another … so it's important for us to know if they're going to take some type of action and it's important for them to know if we're going to take some type of action."
The American Civil Liberties Union said it would file legal papers Friday to add the federal government to a lawsuit it filed earlier to halt the use of crowd control measures, including tear gas and rubber bullets, against journalists and legal observers at protests in Portland.
Tensions have escalated in the past two weeks, particularly after an officer with the U.S. Marshals Service fired a less-lethal round at a protester's head on July 11, critically injuring him.
The protests following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis have often devolved into violent clashes between smaller groups and the police. The unrest has caused deep divisions in a city that prides itself on its activism and progressive reputation.
This version corrects that chanting about burning happened at police station, not federal courthouse.
Selsky reported from Salem, Oregon. AP reporters Ben Fox in Washington and Jake Bleiberg in Dallas contributed.


Sears Canada is in trouble.
Sears Canada is preparing to seek court protection against creditors in a move that will likely lead to a liquidation, according to reports by Bloomberg and Reuters.
Sears Canada did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The company was spun off in 2012 from Sears Holdings, which owns Sears' US business.
Sears Holdings still holds 12% of the Canadian business's stock. Billionaire Eddie Lampert, the CEO of Sears Holdings, owns 45% of Sears Canada's shares.
Sears Canada said earlier this month that it had "significant doubt" about its ability to stay in business, and was looking at a possible restructuring or sale.
The company said its forecasted cash flows from operations would not be enough to cover its obligations coming due over the next year.
Sears Canada had expected to be able to borrow up to $175 million to pay off its debts, but has only been able to negotiate an amount of up to $109 million.
"Accordingly, such conditions raise significant doubt as to the company's ability to continue as a going concern," the company said.
"Going concern" refers to a company's ability to stay in business.
It's the same admission that Sears Holdings made in a filing in March about its US business.
Sears Canada said it has hired BMO Capital Markets as its financial adviser and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP as its legal adviser as it struggles to meet its financial obligations.


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    internal class OutputItem : IExtensibleDataObject
    {
        // Properties

        [DataMember(Order = 1, EmitDefaultValue = false)]
        public string Key { get; set; }

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Brooklyn Teacher's Aide Accused Of Sexually Abusing 5-Year-Old Boy
Filed Under:Bath Beach, Brooklyn, P.S. 200, Sexual Abuse
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A teacher's aide has been arrested, accused of sexually abusing an autistic 5-year-old boy in Brooklyn.
Police said the alleged abuse took place Thursday on the grounds of P.S. 200 in Bath Beach.
Alameldin Abdelrahim, 62, was arrested Thursday night after police said he forced the child to put his head in his lap inappropriately during school hours, CBS2's Magdalena Doris reported.
Parents were angered by the news and concerned they weren't notified of the arrest.
"You're dealing with young children, and they're coming here to learn and it should be a safe environment," parent Donna Stern said.
"I had no idea," one parent told Doris. "My daughter goes to the school but I just found out from you."
"It's horrifying, I have two kids in this school and it's scary," parent Fai Ng said, adding that he'll have a conversation with his children about the situation. "We always communicate with them, teach them to protect themselves."
Angry parents descended on P.S. 200 and demanded to know why they weren't notified.
"You can text us about nonsense and (expletive) but you can't text us about what happened to a child in our school? It's horrible, it's really horrible. It's not okay," Jennifer told CBS2's Jessica Moore.
"Get my son out of here. This is my only son, and I just don't think this is cool. We should have been told. I found out when I was at work," Miguel Alava said.
The New York City Department of Education told CBS2 Abdelrahim was a substitute teacher's aide working for the school.
Parents question how he could have slipped through the cracks.
"They have to check these teachers that shouldn't be going on I don't understand why teachers will want to do something like that I just don't get it," parents Edwin Garcia said.
Abdelrahim is facing three counts of sexual abuse, and one count of endangering the welfare of a child. He was immediately terminated and won't be eligible to work for the Department of Education again.
During a court appearance on Friday, he shook his head at the allegations against him.
The prosecutor said a school employee saw Abdelrahim sitting in a rocking chair inside a kindergarten classroom with the 5-year-old nonverbal, autistic boy, between his legs. The boy's head was allegedly on Abdelrahim's groin.
"I really had to puke this morning. Reading it, and knowing I'm about to enter that building with my child. I really had to puke," Jennifer said.
Late Friday afternoon, the school officially notified parents about the 'administrative change' and termination.
The 18 year veteran of the Department of Education has been with the school for 3 years and has no criminal record. It was little consolation for parents.
"It's sad that we have to prepare our kids for stuff like this,' Ellesse Colon said.
The school said it will have counselors on hand to talk to students next week.


Even though your dog is a domesticated animal, he likes to get out there and enjoy being wild among nature, just like you do. Why not take your dog with you on your next outdoor adventure? You'll both love the time you have together, and you'll make memories that will last a lifetime. Here are some tips for doing so safely.
Now that you know what to do, you can start planning your next trip. Your dog will love being with you and you'll enjoy a whole different side of camping. At the end of the day, you can curl together by the campfire and help you enjoy some toasted marshmallows. Happy camping!