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UK: import volume of railway material of iron or steel 2010-2017
Volume of railway material of iron or steel imported globally to the United Kingdom (UK) from 2010 to 2017 (in metric tons)
by N. Sönnichsen, last edited May 28, 2019
This statistic illustrates the volume of railway material of iron or steel imported globally to the United Kingdom (UK) from 2010 to 2017. In 2013, the import volume reached 34,101 metric tons, which was the highest import volume of these goods recorded during these years and nearly ten thousand metric tons larger than the smallest value, which was recorded in 2017.
Volume in metric tons
* ITC estimates.
The source adds the following information:
"Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel, the following: rails, check-rails and rack rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces, sleepers (cross-ties), fish-plates, chairs, chair we"
According to the publisher the data is updated on a constant basis. No release date was given.
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Placida brookae was named for diver and underwater photographer Brook Peterson. Courtesy of Brook Peterson
Placida cremoniana is a tiny, orange sea slug covered with thick black protrusions and eyestalks that resemble horns. It was first identified in the Mediterranean in 1892, but its range kept expanding. It was seen in Japanese waters in 1959, and by the 1990s it had been observed off the coast of Australia and in tropical waters around the world. But new research suggests that this is not a single, wide-ranging species, but rather a suite of different species who share a look.
A team of marine biologists led by Patrick Krug of California State University in Los Angeles examined one alleged P. cremoniana and found different DNA, tooth shape, and head stripe patterns. The research, published in the journal Marine Biodiversity, identified three new species that were once considered to all be P. cremoniana.
Two of the new species, P. brookae and P. kevinleei, were named after professional divers and award-winning photographers Brook Peterson and Kevin Lee who helped in their identification.
The third—native to Hawaii—has a different kind of namesake: Barack Obama. P. barackobamai was named to honor the former president's work to preserve marine habitat in the state of his birth. "We wanted to recognize his dramatic expansion of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument [the largest marine conservation area in the world] in Hawaii, as well as his administration's commitment to fighting global climate change," Krug told Science News.
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The sea slug is not the only animal named after a U.S. president. Obama has a coral reef fish (Tosanoides obama), and other presidential creatures include Heterospilus washingtoni, a parasitic wasp found primarily in Costa Rica; Siriella roosevelti, a shrimp-like crustacean found during a 1938 trip to the Galapagos that Smithsonian scientists took with FDR; and Neopalpa donaldtrumpi, a moth named by Canadian biologist Vazrick Nazari for its distinctive furry blonde crown.
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Thomas Bateman, Derek Jacobi and Manuel Garcia Rulfo on Shooting 'Murder on the Orient Express'
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With director Kenneth Branagh's Murder on the Orient Express now playing around the world, last week I sat down with Thomas Bateman, Derek Jacobi and Manuel Garcia Rulfo to talk about the making of the film. While I had a lot of questions for them after watching the movie, the one thing I knew I had to talk about was the epic five minute 65mm Steadicam closing shot. If you're not aware, doing a long Steadicam shot is hard on its own, but trying to do it when you're shooting on 65mm film adds an entirely new challenge due to the weight of the camera. In addition, they also talked about memorable moments from filming, what it was like working with the most magnificent mustache in all of England, and more.
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As most of you know, Murder on the Orient Express is based on the Agatha Christie mystery novel of the same name, the film follows famous detective Hercule Poirot (Branagh) as he tries to solve the murder of one of the passengers aboard the Orient Express. The film also features an all-star cast made up of Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Leslie Odom Jr., Michelle Pfeiffer, Daisy Ridley, Marwan Kenzari, Olivia Colman, Lucy Boynton, and Sergei Polunin.
Check out whatThomas Bateman, Derek Jacobi and Manuel Garcia Rulfo had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about followed by the synopsis.
Thomas Bateman, Derek Jacobi and Manuel Garcia Rulfo:
How much did they pay to be in the movie?
They talk about the amazing 5-minute Stedicam shot that ends the movie.
When did they find out they'd be shooting on 65mm?
What was it like working with the most magnificent mustache in all of England?
Memorable moments from filming.
Here's the official synopsis for Murder on the Orient Express:
What starts out as a lavish train ride through Europe quickly unfolds into one of the most stylish, suspenseful and thrilling mysteries ever told. From the novel by best-selling author Agatha Christie, "Murder on the Orient Express" tells the tale of thirteen strangers stranded on a train, where everyone's a suspect. One man must race against time to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again. Kenneth Branagh directs and leads an all-star cast including- Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Daisy Ridley and Josh Gad.
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Home Sick Movie Review
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The Film- Set in a small Alabama town, Home Sick tells the story of a group of dysfunctional (to say the least) friends. Almost everyone in the group hates each other, and try to make life as awkward as they can for their least favorite members. Out of the blue, suitcase toting, polyester suit wearing Bill Mosley pops in for a visit.
After breaking in to use the bathroom, the smiling maniac subjects the group to a little therapy. He makes each and every person list who they hate, then slices his wrists with razorblades. When Tim, the craziest of the "friends" says he hates everyone in the room, the psycho finishes the hack job before heading on his merry way. No one seems to care that the people listed begin to turn up gutted, smashed, and "stretched"- after all, who would mind if the local scumbag druggie got curb stomped by a monster wearing a zippered fetish mask?
Soon they realize Tim's little blunder might have made them all targets of the supernatural killer, and they seek the help of his chill lovin' uncle/dad (played by genre legend Tom Towles), who just happens to love guns. As their friends and enemies (I mean just enemies, no one in this group acts like friends) are killed off, they takes one final stand against the killer… but whenever Tim decides to play a game of "Is That Gun Loaded?", things don't go quite as planned.
Home Sick really plays on the older classic gore epics and the current alternative culture. Some characters and the wrist cutting Mr. Suitcase are obvious references to the troubled side of American youth. Every character hates the other. Really, they seem more interested in acting like jackasses and embarrassing each other than surviving.
They all seem to have very distinct personalities and compulsions, from shy and meek to criminally insane. Without the oddball cast this film would have been just another gore flick, but the schizophrenic dialog and diversity of each character makes this film a machine gun of madness fired directly at your noggin. You'll go from being bored with one character to hating another, then you'll be laughing at the boring character and loving who you just wanted to see get killed. That cycle repeats about a hundred times thought the movie, and makes you yearn for a padded cell.
The gore is super clean and nice looking. Some of the new low budget stuff that comes out has sloppy gore that's more laughable than entertaining. While the effects are cheap, the quality doesn't fall short and looks very professional. We've got everything from being torn to ribbons, feet cut in half, and even fingernails ripped out with pliers. The gore is really like the characters- rapid. One second he's torturing a girl, the next he's slashing a guy up, and the next he's stomping some guys head. It all overloads your mind, fast.
To call this a slasher would be to insult your intelligence, and to call this a gore film would be to insult the movie. What we have in Home Sick is a superbly dark, funny, and violent indie film that falls right between the gore films of the late 70's and the slashers of the early 80's, yet still maintains a modern counter-culture feel. It's one of a kind, and no single word can describe it, but it's definitely a hell of a fun movie!
The Package– Home Sick was shot in 16mm back in '07. I didn't expect much damage, and I was right. Too much grain would make it loose its catchy modern alternative feel, but if it had been shot on DV I think it would have looked too polished for the retro feel. Synapse did a good job with the transfer. Flesh tones and dark shots (there's a lot) look good, and the print damage is there. No grain at all, so the print damage just seems to be saying "Hey, I'm retro!", which fits this movie well.
The audio is clear and for the most part has nice volume. Sadly, it has a few spots where it fades in and out. This is nothing that tarnishes the finished product, because everything else sounds amazing- epically the soundtrack!
I always love to know what makes indie film makers tick, so I was thrilled to see Synapse added some director oriented material. We get: an audio commentary with director Adam Wingard and E.L. Katz, the deleted opening scene, a making of featurette, short films from E.L. Katz and Adam Wingard, and an interview with Bill Moseley. Synapse rounds out this one of a kind film with some nice extras, quantity and quality.
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Tokyo 2020: Team Cork's latest Olympic updates
Nineteen Cork natives are in Tokyo doing us proud.
Michael Scully
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Rowing - Women's Single Sculls - Quarterfinal 1 - Sea Forest Waterway, Tokyo, Japan - July 25, 2021. Sanita Puspure of Ireland in action (Image: REUTERS/Leah Millis)
As we head into day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, let's check in our how our Cork athletes are faring in the long-awaited global event.
In rowing, top medal hopeful Sanita Puspure impressed in the Women's Single Sculls Quarterfinal 1 at Sea Forest Waterway as she qualified for the semi-final and won in convincing fashion.
Also in rowing, during the Lightweight Women's Double, Aoife Casey and Margaret Cremen came 3rd this morning in their repechage, progressing to the semi-finals.
Sanita dominated her opening race
Of course, on day one, gold medal favourites Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy dominated their heat in the Lightweight Men's Double Scull and were some five seconds clear of second place.
The Women's Four of Cork woman Emily Hegarty joined by Fiona Murtagh, Eimear Lambe and Aifric Keogh were just 0.23 seconds off medal hopefuls Australia and qualified for the A final.
Cork's Ronan Byrne teamed with Philip Doyle finished third in their race on day one, though just finished sixth and last in their men's doubles semi-final.
Philip Doyle alongside Cork's Ronan Byrne (Image: Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Detlev Seyb)
In gymnastics, unfortunately, 19-year-old Meg Ryan missed out on qualifying by just one spot.
The Douglas teen received scores of 13.200 (vault), 11.533 (uneven bars), 10.466 (balance beam) and 12.000 for her floor routine to finish on a score of 47.199 overall.
"To officially be an Olympian is just amazing, it's surreal," she said.
"It's been an amazing experience overall, just looking around and taking it all in.
Megan Ryan from Douglas (Image: Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Claudio Thoma)
"I knew that no matter what happens I was just going to try and enjoy it and be happy with the fact that this is the Olympics and I am an Olympian."
The Cork teenager added: "Definitely a bit of nerves for me at the start.
"I think beam is always a shaky one to start on anyway. I got into it though, and after that I tried to put it behind me and focus on the rest and I think I did a good job with that and I was happy with the rest of the performance.
"I was really happy with floor, I added a few small bits and pieces – a few new leaps and a spin, they all went well. I had a slight step out, but I think overall I was happy with floor and I got a good floor score and when I'm comparing it with my last competition I think I was happy with the score.
"I was also happy with my vault as that is something that I didn't get to compete at Europeans. This is my first time competing in a long time so I'm happy with that and bars as well.
"These are some of the best gymnasts in the world so it's amazing to compete against them."
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The services that medical spas offer can range between traditional spa beauty treatments to cosmetic medical procedures. Just as medical practitioners have developed less invasive procedures to offer in their practices, so too have cosmetologists and estheticians adopted more invasive procedures. As discussed previously (and here), this can create issues when these procedures fall into the practice of medicine without a license or without proper delegation an oversight.
The North Dakota Cosmetology Board mentioned above offers a guidance document you can access here which specifically prohibits their practitioners from performing laser use, CoolSculpting, any sort of injecting, microneedling that invades the live tissue, and chemical peels over a certain strength. These cover many of the most popular procedures that medical spas offer. And since estheticians are the most commonly employed licensee in many medical spas, this can create a temptation to practice beyond their scope. In response to this, many states have passed rules and regulations that provide a legal way for estheticians to extend the scope of their services. This process has taken multiple forms which broadly fall into two categories: 1) expanding their scope or practice or 2) providing rules allowing estheticians to perform medical procedures under physician guidance. However these changes can bring their own risks.
In Minnesota, the legislature passed a law creating an "advanced practice esthetics" license that allows licensees to perform procedures that effect the epidermis. This seems like a minor change, as the epidermis is made of primarily of the stratum corneum. The other two layers of the epidermis are significantly thinner. However, it is enough of a change that many formerly prohibited dermatologic procedures would be permitted within this new scope of practice. In this case, the adopted rules for Minnesota's advanced practice esthetic license allow practitioners to perform dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, and to use electrical- and light-based skin care treatments. These advanced practice licensees are still prohibited from using lasers, but the other procedures encompass a significant percentage of medical spa offerings. Oregon also has an advanced practice esthetician license that allows license holders to perform "advanced non-ablative esthetic procedures" including, among others, laser-based skin rejuvenation and cellulite reduction. After earning this license the advanced practice esthetician is able to perform services without physician oversight. However, they do need to maintain a collaborative agreement with a medical professional if patients need to be referred. Although both the Oregon and Minnesota advanced licenses prohibit injections, they would still be a versatile licensee to have as part of a medical spa's team.
Other states have recognized that, although estheticians may have skills that complement more invasive medical procedures, they still need guidance and oversight of a medical licensee. States such as Wisconsin provide detailed rules for estheticians performing services that are medical procedures under physician supervision. A person licensed by the Wisconsin Board of Cosmetology may provide laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, and certain chemical exfoliation procedures; however, this can only take place in a licensed salon and under the delegation, supervision, and written protocols from a licensed physician. Similarly, Kentucky forbids estheticians from performing common medical spa procedures, such as Botox injections, laser treatments and microblading unless under the direct supervision of a physician. Here, direct supervision means within immediate distance to be able to respond to the patient if needed. These states and others like them attempt to strike a balance between expanding esthetician and cosmetologist's scope of services and providing sufficient medical oversight.
Many states do not have the formalized rules or roles that allow estheticians expand their scope or perform more invasive procedures offered Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Kentucky. In some of these states, physicians may still be able to delegate procedures to other unlicensed individuals known as medical assistants. This may include people who hold esthetician licenses, but usually requires that they not hold themselves out as practicing under their license. Texas is one such state: Estheticians and cosmetologists may only provide their services in a licensed salon. Furthermore, physicians are unable to delegate cosmetology procedures to those licensees. However Texas law and its medical board do allow physicians to delegate certain procedures to others, including medical assistants. Since these procedures are not within an esthetician's scope of practice, they could only perform them as an unlicensed medical assistant under the supervision of a physician.
Estheticians can be very valuable and versatile employees to a medical spa. They offer a wide variety of services that complement and enhance the other cosmetic medical procedures offered by licensed health care professionals. And in the states that offer expanded scopes of practice or advanced practice licenses, estheticians can even perform some of the more invasive procedures offered. It is, however, critical that medical spas operate well within the rules for delegation and licensees' scope of practice. Even where the laws and rules are seemingly clear in allowing a procedure to be done by an esthetician, caution should still be exercised. When a physician's supervision is required, there is always a requirement that the physician confirm that, in their professional judgment, the person has the appropriate training, skills, and experience to perform the procedures. Clearly this is a subjective standard, and the physician's judgement in regard to what constituted sufficient training and skill would come under close scrutiny by the medical board if there were ever a complaint or adverse patient outcome reported. The physician's license would depend on the board agreeing with the physician's prior assessment and, when a patient has been harmed, the board may be less inclined to agree. On the other end of the relationship, if the physician is not providing sufficient oversight or is allowing the esthetician too much free reign, the esthetician could be made vulnerable to discipline from their own board for exceeding their scope of practice or subject to charges of practicing medicine without a license.
It is critical to every medical spa's success and to the continued success of our industry as a whole that medical procedures are performed by properly trained and licensed people under appropriate supervision well within the rules and regulations of each state. If you would like to learn more about the legal issues surrounding your medical spa you may want to consider attending The Medical Spa Show this coming February in Las Vegas, NV.


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Q: Spring Batch - Steps to Improve Performance I am currently developing data loaders.Reading a file and writing to database. I am using partition handler to process multiple Comma Separated files in 30 threads. I want to scale and have throughput.Daily i receive 15000 files(each having 1 million records ) , how do i scale using spring batch.i want the job to complete this within a day.Do we have any open source grid computing , that can do this fairly, or is there any simple fine tuning steps.
The spring batch data loader runs stand alone. There is no web container involved. it runs on single solaris machine having 24 cpus. The data is written in to single database.default isolation and propagation is provided.The xml config is given below:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<beans xmlns="http://www.springframework.org/schema/beans"
    xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
    xmlns:batch="http://www.springframework.org/schema/batch"
    xmlns:p="http://www.springframework.org/schema/p"
    xmlns:aop="http://www.springframework.org/schema/aop"
    xmlns:context="http://www.springframework.org/schema/context"
    xmlns:tx="http://www.springframework.org/schema/tx"
    xmlns:task="http://www.springframework.org/schema/task"
    xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.springframework.org/schema/aop http://www.springframework.org/schema/aop/spring-aop.xsd
        http://www.springframework.org/schema/batch http://www.springframework.org/schema/batch/spring-batch-2.1.xsd
        http://www.springframework.org/schema/beans http://www.springframework.org/schema/beans/spring-beans-3.0.xsd
        http://www.springframework.org/schema/context http://www.springframework.org/schema/context/spring-context-3.0.xsd
        http://www.springframework.org/schema/tx http://www.springframework.org/schema/tx/spring-tx-3.0.xsd
        http://www.springframework.org/schema/task http://www.springframework.org/schema/task/spring-task-3.0.xsd">

    <!--  IMPORT DB CONFIG -->
    <import resource="classpath:bom/bom/bomloader/job/DataSourcePoolConfig.xml" />

     <!-- USE ANNOTATIONS TO CONFIGURE SPRING BEANS -->
    <context:component-scan base-package="bom.bom.bom" />

    <!--  INJECT THE PROCESS PARAMS HASHMAP BEFORE CONTEXT IS INITIALISED -->
    <bean id="holder" class="bom.bom.bom.loader.util.PlaceHolderBean" >
        <property name="beanName" value="holder"/>
    </bean>

    <bean id="logger" class="bom.bom.bom.loader.util.PlaceHolderBean"  >
        <property name="beanName" value="logger"/>
    </bean>

    <bean id="dataMap" class="java.util.concurrent.ConcurrentHashMap" />

    <!--  JOB REPOSITORY - WE USE DATABASE REPOSITORY  -->

<!--      <bean id="jobRepository" class="org.springframework.batch.core.repository.support.JobRepositoryFactoryBean" >-->
<!--            <property name="transactionManager" ref="frdtransactionManager" />-->
<!--            <property name="dataSource" ref="frddataSource" />-->
<!--            <property name="databaseType" value="oracle" />-->
<!--            <property name="tablePrefix" value="batch_"/>           -->
<!--      </bean>-->

   <!--  JOB REPOSITORY - WE IN MEMORY REPOSITORY  -->

    <bean id="jobRepository" class="org.springframework.batch.core.repository.support.MapJobRepositoryFactoryBean">
            <property name="transactionManager" ref="frdtransactionManager" />
    </bean>

<!--    <bean id="jobExplorer" class="org.springframework.batch.core.explore.support.JobExplorerFactoryBean">-->
<!--        <property name="dataSource" ref="frddataSource" />-->
<!--        <property name="tablePrefix" value="batch_"/>  -->
<!--    </bean>-->

   <!--  LAUNCH JOBS FROM A REPOSITORY -->

      <bean id="jobLauncher" class="org.springframework.batch.core.launch.support.SimpleJobLauncher">
         <property name="jobRepository" ref="jobRepository" />
           <property name="taskExecutor">
                <bean class="org.springframework.core.task.SyncTaskExecutor" />
           </property>
      </bean>

   <!--  CONFIGURE SCHEDULING IN QUARTZ -->
<!--     <bean id="jobDetail" class="org.springframework.scheduling.quartz.JobDetailBean">-->
<!--        <property name="jobClass" value="bom.bom.bom.assurance.core.JobLauncherDetails" />-->
<!--        <property name="group" value="quartz-batch" />-->
<!--        <property name="jobDataAsMap">-->
<!--            <map>-->
<!--                <entry key="jobName" value="${jobname}"/>-->
<!--                <entry key="jobLocator" value-ref="jobRegistry"/>-->
<!--                <entry key="jobLauncher" value-ref="jobLauncher"/>-->
<!--            </map>-->
<!--        </property>-->
<!--     </bean>-->

      <!--  RUN EVERY 2 HOURS -->
<!--    <bean class="org.springframework.scheduling.quartz.SchedulerFactoryBean">-->
<!--      <property name="triggers">-->
<!--        <bean id="cronTrigger" class="org.springframework.scheduling.quartz.CronTriggerBean">-->
<!--          <property name="jobDetail" ref="jobDetail" />-->
<!--          <property name="cronExpression" value="2/0 * * * * ?" />-->
<!--        </bean>-->
<!--      </property>-->
<!--    </bean>-->
<!--    -->

     <!--  RUN STANDALONE -->
    <bean id="jobRunner" class="bom.bom.bom.loader.core.DataLoaderJobRunner">
        <constructor-arg value="${LOADER_NAME}" />
    </bean>

    <!-- Get all the files for the exchanges and feed as resource to the MultiResourcePartitioner -->

    <bean id="fileresource" class="bom.bom.bom.loader.util.FiltersFoldersResourceFactory" p:dataMap-ref="dataMap">
        <property name="filePath" value="${PARENT_PATH}" />
        <property name="acceptedFolders"  value="${EXCH_CODE}" />
        <property name="logger" ref="logger" />
    </bean>

    <!--  The network  Data Loading Configuration goes here  -->

    <job id="CDR_network _PARALLEL"     xmlns="http://www.springframework.org/schema/batch" restartable="false" >
        <step id="PREPARE_CLEAN" >
            <flow parent="prepareCleanFlow" />
            <next on="COMPLETED" to="LOAD_EXCHANGE_DATA" />
            <fail on="FAILED"  exit-code="Failed on cleaning error records."/>
       </step>
        <step id="LOAD_EXCHANGE_DATA"  >
            <tasklet ref="businessData" transaction-manager="ratransactionManager"  />
            <next on="COMPLETED" to="LOAD_CDR_FILES" />
            <fail on="FAILED" exit-code="FAILED ON LOADING EXCHANGE INFORMATION FROM DB." />
        </step>
        <step id="LOAD_CDR_FILES"  >
            <tasklet ref="fileresource" transaction-manager="frdtransactionManager" />
            <next on="COMPLETED" to="PROCESS_FILE_TO_STAGING_TABLE_PARALLEL" />
            <fail on="FAILED" exit-code="FAILED ON LOADING CDR FILES." />
        </step>
        <step id="PROCESS_FILE_TO_STAGING_TABLE_PARALLEL" next="limitDecision" >
            <partition step="filestep" partitioner="filepartitioner" >
                <handler grid-size="100" task-executor="executorWithCallerRunsPolicy" />
            </partition>
        </step>
        <decision id="limitDecision" decider="limitDecider">
            <next on="COMPLETED" to="MOVE_RECS_STAGING_TO_MAIN_TABLE" />
            <next on="CONTINUE" to="PROCESS_FILE_TO_STAGING_TABLE_PARALLEL" />
        </decision>
        <step id="MOVE_RECS_STAGING_TO_MAIN_TABLE" >
            <tasklet ref="moveRecords" transaction-manager="ratransactionManager" >
                <transaction-attributes isolation="SERIALIZABLE"/>
            </tasklet>
            <fail on="FAILED" exit-code="FAILED ON MOVING DATA TO THE MAIN TABLE." />
            <next on="*"  to="PREPARE_ARCHIVE"/>
        </step>
        <step id="PREPARE_ARCHIVE" >
            <flow parent="prepareArchiveFlow" />
            <fail on="FAILED" exit-code="FAILED ON Archiving files" />
            <end on="*" />
       </step>
    </job>

    <flow id="prepareCleanFlow" xmlns="http://www.springframework.org/schema/batch">
        <step id="CLEAN_ERROR_RECORDS" next="archivefileExistsDecisionInFlow" >
            <tasklet ref="houseKeeping"  transaction-manager="ratransactionManager" />
        </step>
        <decision id="archivefileExistsDecisionInFlow" decider="archivefileExistsDecider">
           <end on="NO_ARCHIVE_FILE" />
           <next on="ARCHIVE_FILE_EXISTS" to="runprepareArchiveFlow" />
        </decision>
        <step id="runprepareArchiveFlow"  >
            <flow parent="prepareArchiveFlow" />
        </step>
    </flow>

    <flow id="prepareArchiveFlow" xmlns="http://www.springframework.org/schema/batch" >
          <step id="ARCHIVE_CDR_FILES" >
            <tasklet ref="archiveFiles" transaction-manager="frdtransactionManager" />
         </step>
    </flow>

    <bean id="archivefileExistsDecider" class="bom.bom.bom.loader.util.ArchiveFileExistsDecider" >
        <property name="logger" ref="logger" />
        <property name="frdjdbcTemplate" ref="frdjdbcTemplate" />
    </bean>

    <bean id="filepartitioner" class="org.springframework.batch.core.partition.support.MultiResourcePartitioner" scope="step" >
        <property name="resources" value="#{dataMap[processFiles]}"/>
    </bean>

    <task:executor id="executorWithCallerRunsPolicy"
                   pool-size="90-95"
                   queue-capacity="6"
                   rejection-policy="CALLER_RUNS"/>

<!-- <bean id="dynamicJobParameters" class="bom.bom.bom.assurance.core.DynamicJobParameters" />-->

    <bean id="houseKeeping" class="bom.bom.bom.loader.core.HousekeepingOperation">
        <property name="logger" ref="logger" />
        <property name="jdbcTemplate" ref="rajdbcTemplate" />
        <property name="frdjdbcTemplate" ref="frdjdbcTemplate" />
    </bean>

    <bean id="businessData" class="bom.bom.bom.loader.core.BusinessValidatorData">
        <property name="logger" ref="logger" />
        <property name="jdbcTemplate" ref="NrajdbcTemplate" />
        <property name="param" value="${EXCH_CODE}" />
        <property name="sql" value="${LOOKUP_QUERY}" />
    </bean>

    <step id="filestep" xmlns="http://www.springframework.org/schema/batch">
        <tasklet transaction-manager="ratransactionManager" allow-start-if-complete="true"  >
            <chunk writer="jdbcItenWriter" reader="fileItemReader" processor="itemProcessor" commit-interval="500" retry-limit="2">
             <retryable-exception-classes>
                <include class="org.springframework.dao.DeadlockLoserDataAccessException"/>
             </retryable-exception-classes>
            </chunk>
            <listeners>
                <listener ref="customStepExecutionListener">
                </listener>
            </listeners>
        </tasklet>
    </step>

    <bean id="moveRecords"  class="bom.bom.bom.loader.core.MoveDataFromStaging">
        <property name="logger" ref="logger" />
        <property name="jdbcTemplate" ref="rajdbcTemplate" />
    </bean>

    <bean id="archiveFiles" class="bom.bom.bom.loader.core.ArchiveCDRFile" >
        <property name="logger" ref="logger" />
        <property name="jdbcTemplate" ref="frdjdbcTemplate" />
        <property name="archiveFlag" value="${ARCHIVE_FILE}" />
        <property name="archiveDir" value="${ARCHIVE_LOCATION}" />
    </bean>

    <bean id="limitDecider" class="bom.bom.bom.loader.util.LimitDecider" p:dataMap-ref="dataMap">
        <property name="logger" ref="logger" />
    </bean>

<!--    <bean id="multifileReader" class="org.springframework.batch.item.file.MultiResourceItemReader" scope="step" >-->
<!--        <property name="resources" value="#{stepExecutionContext[fileName]}" />-->
<!--        <property name="delegate" ref="fileItemReader" />-->
<!--    </bean>-->

    <!--  READ EACH FILE PARALLELY   -->
    <bean id="fileItemReader" scope="step" autowire-candidate="false" parent="itemReaderParent">
            <property name="resource" value="#{stepExecutionContext[fileName]}" />
            <property name="saveState" value="false" />
    </bean>

    <!--  LISTEN AT THE END OF EACH FILE TO DO POST PROCESSING  -->
    <bean id="customStepExecutionListener" class="bom.bom.bom.loader.core.StagingStepExecutionListener" scope="step">
        <property name="logger" ref="logger" />
        <property name="frdjdbcTemplate" ref="frdjdbcTemplate" />
        <property name="jdbcTemplate" ref="rajdbcTemplate" />
        <property name="sql" value="${INSERT_IA_QUERY_COLUMNS}" />

    </bean>

    <!--  CONFIGURE THE ITEM PROCESSOR TO DO  BUSINESS LOGIC ON EACH ITEM -->
    <bean id="itemProcessor" class="bom.bom.bom.loader.core.StagingLogicProcessor"  scope="step">
        <property name="logger" ref="logger" />
        <property name="params" ref="businessData" />
    </bean>

    <!--  CONFIGURE THE JDBC ITEM WRITER TO WRITE IN TO DB -->
    <bean id="jdbcItenWriter" class="org.springframework.batch.item.database.JdbcBatchItemWriter"  scope="step">
        <property name="dataSource" ref="radataSource"/>
        <property name="sql">
            <value>
                <![CDATA[
                    ${SQL1A}
                ]]>
            </value>
        </property>
        <property name="itemSqlParameterSourceProvider">
            <bean class="org.springframework.batch.item.database.BeanPropertyItemSqlParameterSourceProvider">
            </bean>
        </property>
    </bean>

<!--    <bean id="itemWriter" class="bom.bom.bom.assurance.core.LoaderDBWriter" scope="step">-->
<!--        <property name="sQL" value="${loader.sql}" />-->
<!--        <property name="jdbcTemplate" ref="NrajdbcTemplate" />-->
<!--    </bean>-->

    <!--  CONFIGURE THE FLAT FILE ITEM READER TO READ INDIVIDUAL BATCH -->
    <bean id="itemReaderParent" class="org.springframework.batch.item.file.FlatFileItemReader" abstract="true">
        <property name="strict" value="false"/>
        <property name="lineMapper">
            <bean class="org.springframework.batch.item.file.mapping.DefaultLineMapper">
                <property name="lineTokenizer">
                    <bean class="org.springframework.batch.item.file.transform.FixedLengthTokenizer">
                        <property name="names" value="${COLUMNS}" />
                        <property name="columns" value="${RANGE}" />
                    </bean>
                </property>
                <property name="fieldSetMapper">
                    <bean class="bom.bom.bom.loader.util.DataLoaderMapper">
                        <property name="params" value="${BEANPROPERTIES}"/>
                    </bean>
                </property>
            </bean>
        </property>
    </bean>
</beans>

Tried:

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*i could see that the ThreadPoolExecutor hangs after 3 hours.The prstat in solaris says it is processing, but no processing in the log.

*Tried with less chunk size 500 ,due memory foot print,no progress.

*Since it inserts in to single database( 30 pooled connections).is there anythin i can do here.
Instances from visual vm

stacktrace of thread all are locked at connection level
Full thread dump Java HotSpot(TM) Server VM (11.3-b02 mixed mode):

"Attach Listener" daemon prio=3 tid=0x00bbf800 nid=0x26 waiting on condition [0x00000000..0x00000000]
   java.lang.Thread.State: RUNNABLE

"executorWithCallerRunsPolicy-1" prio=3 tid=0x008a7000 nid=0x25 runnable [0xd5a7d000..0xd5a7fb70]
   java.lang.Thread.State: RUNNABLE
        at java.net.SocketInputStream.socketRead0(Native Method)
        at java.net.SocketInputStream.read(SocketInputStream.java:129)
        at oracle.net.ns.Packet.receive(Packet.java:240)
        at oracle.net.ns.DataPacket.receive(DataPacket.java:92)
        at oracle.net.ns.NetInputStream.getNextPacket(NetInputStream.java:172)
        at oracle.net.ns.NetInputStream.read(NetInputStream.java:117)
        at oracle.net.ns.NetInputStream.read(NetInputStream.java:92)
        at oracle.net.ns.NetInputStream.read(NetInputStream.java:77)
        at oracle.jdbc.driver.T4CMAREngine.unmarshalUB1(T4CMAREngine.java:1034)
        at oracle.jdbc.driver.T4CMAREngine.unmarshalSB1(T4CMAREngine.java:1010)
        at oracle.jdbc.driver.T4C8Oall.receive(T4C8Oall.java:588)
        at oracle.jdbc.driver.T4CPreparedStatement.doOall8(T4CPreparedStatement.java:194)
        at oracle.jdbc.driver.T4CPreparedStatement.executeForRows(T4CPreparedStatement.java:953)
        at oracle.jdbc.driver.OracleStatement.doExecuteWithTimeout(OracleStatement.java:1222)
        at oracle.jdbc.driver.OraclePreparedStatement.executeInternal(OraclePreparedStatement.java:3387)
        at oracle.jdbc.driver.OraclePreparedStatement.executeUpdate(OraclePreparedStatement.java:3468)
        - locked <0xdbdafa30> (a oracle.jdbc.driver.T4CConnection)
        at oracle.jdbc.driver.OraclePreparedStatementWrapper.executeUpdate(OraclePreparedStatementWrapper.java:1350)
        at org.springframework.jdbc.core.JdbcTemplate$2.doInPreparedStatement(JdbcTemplate.java:818)
        at org.springframework.jdbc.core.JdbcTemplate$2.doInPreparedStatement(JdbcTemplate.java:1)
        at org.springframework.jdbc.core.JdbcTemplate.execute(JdbcTemplate.java:587)
        at org.springframework.jdbc.core.JdbcTemplate.update(JdbcTemplate.java:812)
        at org.springframework.jdbc.core.JdbcTemplate.update(JdbcTemplate.java:868)
        at org.springframework.jdbc.core.JdbcTemplate.update(JdbcTemplate.java:876)
        at

A: I would suggest you lower the chunk size to 50.
500 seems to be too big : you wait too much while talking with the DB.
At the same time, lower the TaskExecutor's pool size or increase your DB pool size.
You can choose which on by watching your DB host : if it's CPU and IO is not maxxed, increase your DB pool size to increase the DB load. If your DB CPU is already at it's maximum, lower the TaskExecutor's pool size. The objective is to have a fluid process.
I think the DB will be your main limitating element. So begin by adjusting the DB pool size according to the DB host capacities. When it's done, adjust your TaskExecutor's pool size according to the DB pool size (TE pool size = DB pool size * 1.5), plus the batch's host capacities (CPU, memory and IOs).
Splitting your incoming files on multiple hard drives may help too (if possible).

A: I think the problem  here is million records in the file. Since you already reduced the chunk size , you should process smaller records. For testing sake, reduce the number of records in each file to 10k. My guess is you creating creating objects, doing some processing  and you are doing this for 1m records in a loop. Each thread will hold the object in memory unless the processing is completed. My guess is because of volume of data, there are too many objects in your memory which are not garbage collected. If reducing the size helps, then you can try to use lightweight objects in your code and try setting each object to null at end of processing.

A: just a fix in your cron expression. This is the correct for 2 hours:
0 0 0/2 1/1 * ? *

A: *

*Is your batch job relying on reflection(e.g., BeanPropertyRowMapper)? That can hamper performance.

*If your database is causing problems, you may want to profile it. Don't have much concrete to offer here.

*Already mentioned, drop that chunk size.

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The 20 Rep Squat Program | The Best Squat Program Ever!
20 Rep Squat Program | The Best Squat Program Ever!
The 20 rep squat program is one of those time tested methods of building strength and muscle for the legs and the entire body which is both ridiculously simple and ridiculously difficult.
Regarded as one of the most effective programs that has ever been designed for increasing muscular size and strength within a short period of time, the 20 rep squat program is generally underused due to the fact that most people are legitimately scared of it!
The 20 rep squat program was introduced by John McCallum in 1968 and was often referred to as "squats and milk" because lifters would be advised to drink a gallon of milk a day while on it in order to maintain a proper caloric intake for effective results.
Famed bodybuilder Tom Platz used the 20 squats program as part of his routine as he built some of, if not the biggest and strongest legs in the history of bodybuilding.
If you are up for the test, I cannot think of a single person who wouldn't benefit from this rigorous style of training!
As I have mentioned before, back squats are not for everyone and they are 100% not necessary for you.
However, if you have the natural ability to back squat with good form consistently and can repeat this motion easily, this program is absolutely for you!
Your feet should turn out slightly to allow for a proper squat path, and your knees should track over the direction of your toes. You should not allow your knees to buckle in at any time.
You should maintain a straight back, which should not be confused with upright. Contract your abdominals and core muscles to limit any possible rounding of the spine.
Maintain a fairly close grip on the bar and squeeze your shoulder blades together, allowing for a proper resting position of the bar in a comfortable place on your upper back. Push up slightly on the bar as if you were about to do a behind-the-neck press, and ensure that you do this before lifting the bar clear of the pins. This move serves two purposes: It will create a shelf below the traps where the bars will rest on and the tension in the shoulders, and then your upper back will actually stimulate your upper body while keeping it rigid and safe.
Keep your abdomen tight throughout the entire movement to protect your spine and create more power through each rep.
Let your gaze be slightly upward or straight forward, as looking too far upwards will round your neck and compromise your structure, increasing the chance of an injury. Your body tends to follow your head so keep your eyes level throughout the set for a consistent squat path.
A pure 20 rep squat training program will last for 6 weeks and your goal is to add five pounds to your 20 rep max for each training session.
Note this is 5lbs total and not 5lbs per side, adding too much weight too quickly will ultimately cause too much muscle fatigue and your body will tire out more quickly than it needs to.
Over the course of 6 weeks you will be doing more than enough total work, and adding too much weight is not necessary for maximum results.
You will be squatting three times in a week with a set of 20 repetitions each workout.
Since it is only going to last for six weeks, you will need to devote all of your effort to not only complete your training, but also adhere to the rules. This is not a program where it is a good idea to add in other additional exercises. I would even say keep the overall cardio you do to a minimum.
Remember, you are doing this gain a substantial amount of muscle mass in a short amount of time. Done let this goal slip away from you!
In order to figure out where to start from, try to figure out your 5 rep max (5RM) and then deduct 5lb from every workout for the period of six weeks.
For instance, if your 5RM is 200lb and you train for three times weekly for a total of six weeks, then your starting weight should be 110lb, with a difference of 90lb. Your goal, therefore, would be that after the period of six weeks you will be able to squat 20 reps with 200lb.
You can also go with about 60% of your 5rm, normally that works out to be about the same starting place.
This routine requires the best of personal discipline and will power because it will literally bring you to a point that will either make or break you.
If you played sports growing up, you will understand this concept from pre-season conditioning.
This is not something you will do if you just enjoy going in the gym to get a nice sweat going. To do this program you must understand that there are huge rewards, but it will not be easy!
There are several variations to this routine if you want to make it a little bit easier for yourself, and you need to pick the one that suits your overall ability level.
Scaling the training down from three times per week, to two times per week can have a substantial impact on your ability to recover from each session, while still providing you with significant gains.
For someone who is more of a beginner, you may choose the two times a week training routine considering your fitness level.
Load the bar and get under it, tense up, and lift the bar off the pins. Step back and take a deep breath. Prepare your mind for each and every rep, because it will be a difficult journey but worth every ounce of effort!
This is also one of my favorite benefits of the program itself.
As a basketball player every set of 20 rep squats which I do also acts as both aerobic and anaerobic conditioning. Especially the last 10 reps of each set, you will need to take multiple breaths in between each squat.
This is a highly aerobic function, which also pushes on your anaerobic threshold. This is extremely valuable to me since overall metabolic conditioning is so vital to my career.
Obviously, when you get to the last few agonizing reps, you will be pushed even more in breathing than squatting.
One of the main reasons why so much growth is stimulated during this program is that the muscles located in your upper body are constantly working in order to support the weight you are moving, and also to fill your lungs with air.
You should take in as much breath as you can between reps to ensure that you maintain complete focus throughout the set.
This incredible full-body stimulation releases a surge of hormones uncharted in almost any other training program.
This alone is responsible for a large amount of the muscle growth and it is something that makes this program incomparable too many others.
Make a commitment before you get under the bar that you will not quit no matter what happens, and it is only when you become physically unable to stand back up that you can stop before you reach the 20 rep target.
You will definitely encounter this at some point when you will get into the bottom position and your legs will simply refuse to work, it is quite normal.
You need to understand this and continue to push every single time you begin your set of 20 reps, because that is how you will grow!
If you do hit a point of failure in this program simply come the next day, load the same weight and attack again; you will certainly get it done!
You will do this for a period of six weeks which will provide you with sufficient time to build muscle size and strength without overtraining and burning out.
If you attempt to train this program for more than 6 weeks it usually leads to diminishing returns, so attack each session knowing it is only a limited amount of time you will have to go through this difficult program!
You should try to do a light set of pullovers for about 20-25 reps after your squats, as little as a 25lb plate will work perfectly, and you can also choose dumbbell if that is your preference.
This can serve as a recovery aid as it will work on opening your diaphragm for proper breathing mechanics.
There is no need to stress yourself with a heavy weight here, so find something comfortable and ensure that you stick to this weight throughout the duration of the program.
You can also add other exercises based on your recovery ability, and I would try to include at least one pressing movement and one pulling movement for proper upper body and lower body balance.
Listen to your body during the 6 weeks you do this program. Do not risk wearing your body down with unnecessary extra exercises, but add in additional simple, non-CNS stimulating movements at your own desire.
In order to get big, you definitely have to eat big. During this program you will certainly consume lots of calories purposely, but do not waste your calories on junk food. You need to consider both the quantity and quality of the calories you are eating.
The 20 rep squat was initially known as the squat and milk program because milk was the nutritional secret weapon of the 20 rep squat program.
The ideal minimum quantity of milk that anyone who intends to make substantial gains off of this program should take was said to be a half a gallon of milk, while a daily intake of a gallon was regarded as the standard.
The reason why milk was consistently considered a great component of the 20 rep program is because it contains high protein which is needed to help build muscle and also prevent muscle loss.
Milk also contains calories, saturated fat, and carbohydrates which all can aid in helping your body recover well.
However, I personally am not a fan of drinking cow milk at all (goat milk is a different story).
My personal diet recommendation is a diet extremely high in fruits and vegetables, with plentiful amounts of fish. You can add in grains and other forms of carbohydrates at your own disclosure, but avoid gluten at all costs.
Calories as a whole are important, but having your body function at a high level during this program is even more important. Feed your body the best nutrients possible each and every day for maximum results!
Active recovery is more important than ever if you take on this program, so don't be afraid to get out for low-intensity walking or bike rides, even moderate amounts of swimming can be great.
I highly recommend that you give yoga a try during this time, and it can be an absolutely perfect post workout activity to help improve your form and ability to squat consistently, while relaxing your body overall.
You can also do daily stretching and weekly or bi-weekly massages to enhance your recovery.
You need to avoid strenuous activities like hard sports, as you will need every resource you have to help you build muscle.
Believe me, if you play basketball as I do for a living, you need to maximize every single possible recovery method to do this program and play basketball at the same time. I have done it, but it was not easy! You will need lots of sleep; at least 8-9 hours of daily sleep is recommended.
Do your best to stick to one routine during this time, to maximize sleep and daily efficacy. It will 100% pay off in the end!
Regardless of anything else come in to each training session focused and prepared to battle both the weights, and yourself!
If you can work through 6 weeks of the 20 rep squat program there is no doubt in my mind that any other train program will seem incredible easy to you, and you will have the best year of gains of your life!
Remember to always be safe with the weights you choose and consult your doctor before attempting any type of new exercise program if you are nervous about what could happen. Be safe and push yourself to the body you want.
The 20 Rep Squat Program is a timeless mass building routine guaranteed to add muscle to your whole body! This is the best squat program!


What are your plans for the first Fall weekend? We are planning to eat churrasco (Brazilian barbecue) with friends by the pool and enjoy the last bits of Summer. A good thing about living in the South is that you can enjoy "the last bits of Summer" for a while. ;) I hope you have a great weekend! See you next week!
I hope you had a great weekend too Anathalia! The sun came out and the weekend here was beautiful… it was almost like spring until it turned all grey this morning.


This is late news, but I just found out about it as I was trying to check up on some of my lingering receipts (see previous post).
Daddy's Junky Music was a big chain of stores that bought and sold used musical instruments. They were based in New England. Like many musicians from New England, my first instruments were bought at a Daddy's store, and I'd traded and bought countless other things from them ever since. In fact it was to Daddy's where I traded in a ton of extra musical stuff I was no longer using, sometime in the last year or two (I tried searching for a link to where I might have blogged about it, but I can't find it).
Sadly, Daddy's abruptly closed their doors back in October 2011.
In a way, I'm not really too surprised. The clerks at all these places were typically dicks. Like most music store clerks, they were once-aspiring-and-failed rock stars, bitterly sitting behind a counter and always busy with something or somebody else. The staff at other stores like Guitar Center have almost always been, at least in my experience, more attentive and sometimes more knowledgeable.
Of course, I know that's not the main reason why Daddy's closed. The main reason they closed is the same reason why a lot of brick-and-mortar ("B&M") specialty stores close: not being able to compete with the internet. Even before the internet became a house-hold thing, I knew that if you wanted to buy or especially sell an instrument, it was always better financially to go through the want-ads. If you wanted to sell something, Daddy's would give you next to nothing for it. As my lucrative guitar-trading uncle had always said, "Daddy's is a rip-off". The only reason I sold a bunch of stuff to them that summer was to get rid of the stuff once and for all, instead of having to place a dozen different ads to Craigslist and follow up on all of them.
But the internet had hurt Daddy's in more ways than just providing a forum to buy and sell things 1-on-1. A lot of warehouse places like MusiciansFriend.com can sell you brand new instruments for cheaper than Daddy's and other stores can compete with.
What's the advantage of having a B&M musical instrument store? The first and most obvious one is that get a chance to play something before you buy it. A second advantage is that you get to talk to people who are knowledgeable about the various models of various instruments and can make suggestions for you. Some of them also host clinics, which is when a well-known musician will give a lecture and do Q&A afterwards. Then there's just the joy of not knowing what you'll find when you walk into a used music store.
Unfortunately, it's all too easy for somebody to try out an instrument in a store, get free advice from a clerk, then walk out the door and order the same instrument on-line, without a penny going to the B&M store. Hell, lots of people can whip out their smartphone to go check prices and buy the item on-line, BEFORE even leaving the store!
So while it's sad to see Daddy's go, again I'm not too surprised. As one of the articles below mentions "If you can't make it with a music store across the street from Berklee, you're pretty much sunk". It does make me wonder how rare used musical instrument brick-and-mortar stores are going to be in the future. There's only so much a teenager can learn by flipping around YouTube.
The 30 Days are already over, but I'll throw in a few more of these. Go here if you don't know what I'm talking about.
"A song that describes you"? Well I suppose I should go for something about clutter or being a pack rat, but nothing comes to mind right now. A different song that does come to mind though is "Bananas" by Deep Purple. Besides earning the nickname "Bananas" due in part to the "Banana" episodes I did for my radio show, I especially like the lyrics "Don't help me, I'll help myself" and "Now my life is richer than rich, 'cause I studied mathematics".
Next on the list is "a song that you used to love but now hate". I guess that would include songs that I used to like, but heard them so many times that I got sick of them. Pretty much anything from Metallica's self-titled album comes to mind. I was already sick of it entering college in 1993, and EVERY person in my dorm either had that CD or had a room mate who had the CD. And the damn thing got played every day. I will go so far as to say that it is the most overplayed heavy metal album of all time. I'm not even going to bother posting a clip here.
And finally (for this installment anyway) "A song that you wish you heard on the radio". If there was a song I wanted to hear, then chances are good that I've already long since bought the album and can listen to it whenever I want. Though as Alice Cooper pointed out, classic rock stations seem to select from the same 100 songs. It's nice to get into the deeper tracks. In fact, there's one XM radio station specifically built on this idea. How about...ANY song from The Residents?


The Cook Political Report has shifted Sen. Bob Menendez Robert (Bob) MenendezWe can accelerate a cure for Alzheimer's The Hill's 12:30 Report: Manafort sentenced to total of 7.5 years in prison Acting Defense chief calls Graham an 'ally' after tense exchange MORE's (D-N.J.) reelection race to a toss-up in New Jersey, a depressing development for Democrats, who are having to protect a seat in a deep-blue state when they need to focus on protecting members in states where President Trump Donald John TrumpThorny part of obstruction of justice is proving intent, that's a job for Congress Obama condemns attacks in Sri Lanka as 'an attack on humanity' Schiff rips Conway's 'display of alternative facts' on Russian election interference MORE is more popular.
Menendez is facing a tough challenge from Republican Bob Hugin, a former pharmaceutical company CEO, in what's become a closer-than-expected race in a state that Trump lost by 14 points in 2016. New Jersey hasn't elected a Republican to the Senate since 1972.
Jennifer Duffy, a Senate analyst for Cook, wrote on Friday that the race has become solely about Menendez's ethics problems and voters' lack of enthusiasm. Menendez, who has denied any wrongdoing, has weathered attacks over his 2015 indictment of bribery and fraud charges.
His trial ended in a hung jury, and federal prosecutors later dropped the charges. But the Senate Ethics Committee "severely" admonished Menendez earlier this year over the case.
"The biggest threat to Menendez's re-election is not so much Hugin than it is the voter who goes to the polls and decides to send Menendez a message, much the way many did in the primary when 38 percent voted for his unknown primary opponent," Duffy said.
Democrats face a difficult battleground for the Senate this year, as the party is defending nearly three times the seats as Republicans, many of them in states won by President Trump in 2016 by double-digit margins.
New Jersey is decidedly not one of the states where Trump is popular, and the party would prefer to devote its resources to states such as North Dakota, Montana, Missouri, Indiana and Florida, which all feature tough races.
Polls have shown Menendez leading with a mid- to high single-digit margin. But Hugin has been willing to massively spend out-of-pocket, loaning his campaign a total of $27.5 million. He's heavily outspent Menendez, though the senator has gotten some help from national Democrats, specifically millions in advertising from Senate Majority PAC.
Menendez and Hugin sparred in their one and only debate on Wednesday night, when they traded sharp personal barbs.
Menendez called Hugin a "greedy health-care CEO" and blasted him for his ties to Trump since he worked as the chairman on the president's New Jersey campaign. Meanwhile, Hugin zeroed in on the Democratic senator's legal woes, saying that he has "embarrassed and failed" New Jersey.
Republicans hold a narrow 51-49 edge in the Senate.
They are defending four seats seen as toss-ups by Cook in Texas, Tennessee, Nevada and Arizona.
Democrat Heidi Heitkamp Mary (Heidi) Kathryn HeitkampPro-trade groups enlist another ex-Dem lawmaker to push for Trump's NAFTA replacement Pro-trade group targets 4 lawmakers in push for new NAFTA Biden office highlights support from women after second accuser comes forward MORE's seat in North Dakota is now rated as lean Republican, and Democrats are defending four other toss-up seats in addition to New Jersey in Montana, Missouri, Indiana and Florida.


Microsoft is making waves with it's new Vista operating system. The current Microsoft standard is Windows XP, but not so far on the horizon is XP's replacement and people can't stop buzzing about it. Vista will be even more secure than XP is now. I think that's great, but it also means that less apps will be compatible with Vista, not sounding good for something that hasn't even come out yet.


The IPL 2018 Player Auction was held over a two-day period in Bangalore, and resulted in 169 players filling up the 182 slots that were available. A parallel can be drawn to the staffing requirements of organizations and the continuous cycle of retire-hire that determines the number of "slots" available in a company. A total of Rs. 4,31,70,00,000 was spent on acquiring the players across all the teams, by the end of the IPL 2018 Player Auction. As it is with the auction, the HR department has to fix an amount to disburse on acquiring new talent for the company. The HR department presets a specific budget with which to make their "bids" on candidates. All the players who go up for the bidding process have a set base price which is the lowest price at which the player can be bought. In company recruitment, the pattern is somewhat similar with players with experience, tending to have a "base price" higher than those of freshers/ players without experience.
Preparation for the auction is key and makes all the difference on the final day. Some teams even hold mock auctions in order to get a better hold of things and reduce their margin of error on the final day. To prepare for the auction, each team individually delves into strategizing in order to optimally allocate their budget on the bes t players for them. When the day of the auction finally comes around, the players who go under the hammer are segregated into different categories, on the basis of their "specialization" i.e. batsmen, wicket keepers, bowlers etc. and the bidding is commenced when a player's name is announced, with the base price of the player. Then the bidding battle begins with the highest bidder taking the cake. Hence, teams need to be thrifty and choose wisely at the auction, while having the team composition in mind.
Companies hold an implicit auction of their own which is known more commonly as recruitment. A need is first identified in the company, based on which the number to acquire is determined. In recruitment, as it is with the IPL, strategizing is the most important aspect. When you have a fair amount of batsman already retained in the team, buying another batsman would not only be a bad idea, but also poor usage of budget resources. Candidates apply to multiple jobs at the same time and, at the end of the day, get acquired by the company offering the most in terms of job role, CTC, perks etc.
A new game changer was introduced to the IPL 2018 Player Auction, but one which has been in existence since a long time in the recruitment world: The Right-to-Match cards. A team is enabled to 'match' the auction price offered for its player, who was not retained by them pre-auction, by a rival team in order to retain that player. This is nothing new for the HR department. If a company wishes to retain a star performer, they use their "Right-to-Match card", offering the same salary and benefits as that which the new company is offering to their employee. Some companies even go beyond the scope of the Right-to-Match card and offer raises and perks, depending on how much the need for the employee to be part of their company is. But unlike the case with IPL players, the employee decides which "team" to pick.
In the final analysis, though recruitment and IPL auctions revolve around two different planets, they seem to have a similar core i.e. finding the right man for an entity. A lot depends upon successful auctions and recruitment processes. In the case of auctions, the teams get fixed for the entire season with no changes which can be made. Predictions are formulated based on the outcome of the auctions as to which team will clinch the title. As for recruitment, the functional efficiency and overall profitability of the company depends upon successful hires.


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Official: Courthouse shooting suspect faced assault charge
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CANTON, Miss. (AP) -- The man accused in a Mississippi courthouse shooting was arrested in June on a felony charge of aggravated assault with a weapon after a fistfight, contradicting earlier statements by police that the suspect had never before been in serious trouble.
On Tuesday, Gwendolyn Miles, deputy court clerk in Canton's municipal court, confirmed the charge against 24-year-old William B. Wells. As a felony, it was sent to Madison County Circuit Court, she said.
Wells was involved in a fistfight at his home June 28 and fired a gun into the ground, said Madison County District Attorney Michael Guest. The prosecutor didn't know who else was involved in that fight or whether anyone else was arrested. Canton Police Chief Otha Brown did not return calls seeking comment.
Guest said he had not heard of the felony aggravated assault charge until an Associated Press reporter brought it to his attention Tuesday. He said he intends to examine the Canton police file on Wednesday to determine whether that case should be presented to a grand jury.
Wells is accused of fatally shooting a defendant outside the county courthouse in Canton on Monday. He has been charged with murder and his bail was set at $300,000 on Tuesday. Officials are investigating whether Wells was retaliating for the Saturday shooting of his mother, Sherry Wells, who had been scheduled to testify against the defendant, Kendrick Armond Brown. Sherry Wells survived.
Kendrick Brown, who was facing felony cocaine charges, could have faced up to life in prison under Mississippi's three strikes habitual offender law because of two earlier felony drug convictions.
Municipal court documents show Wells pleaded guilty on July 1 to a misdemeanor charge of firing a gun inside city limits. That charge stemmed from the fight, Guest said. Wells was sentenced to six months' unsupervised probation on the gun charge, paying $512.75 in fines and court costs. He was free on $50,000 bail on the assault charges, Miles said.
It was unclear whether either case or the conditions of his earlier bail should have prevented Wells from possessing a firearm. A semiautomatic handgun was used in Monday's shooting.
No records of the charge appeared in a Monday search of circuit court records by The Associated Press, not surprising since Wells hasn't been indicted. Prosecutors could also decide to drop the charge.
The AP found the charge after Wells told Madison County Justice Court Judge Mamie Chinn during his bail hearing that he had been convicted of a charge in Canton.
Guest expressed surprise that there was no record of Wells being processed through the Madison County Jail on the assault charge. He said Canton police allowed Wells to post bail at the police station, which Guest described as "extremely out of the ordinary on such a serious charge."
Wells, a former Canton firefighter, told Chinn that he works for M-Tek, a company that makes interior trim for Nissan Motor Co.'s Canton assembly plant. He said he is engaged to be married.
Chinn described the charge against Wells as "serious," but agreed to set bail, warning Wells not to have any contact with others involved in the case, saying she was concerned for "the safety and security of all involved" considering the allegations of retaliation.
John Christopher, a lawyer who was representing Wells, did not object to the bond amount following the hearing, saying it was "totally within the judge's discretion." He declined comment on the allegations against Wells, saying he had just been hired.
Kentravious Brooks, who attended Tuesday's hearing, described himself as a close friend of Wells since childhood.
"I hate to see it," Brooks said. "He's a young cat, smart."
The 25-year-old Brooks said he would stand by Wells, but said he could understand the possibility that Wells might have been angered by his mother's shooting.
"To try to kill your mama, I mean...," Brooks said.


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Robbie Brady being tracked by Swans?
If reports in the Norfolk based newspaper the Eastern Daily Press are anything to go by, then the Swans are tracking Norwich City left-back/winger Robbie Brady.
The 24-year-old Irishman, who starred for the Republic of Ireland in Euro 2016, is being tracked by a host of Premier League and Championship clubs, whom are keen to bolster their squads in the January transfer window.
Brady has no shortage of admirers due to being able to play as a winger or left-back and despite the Daily Mirror reporting that Norwich has put a £12m valuation on the Irishman last weekend, there is still interest from the Swans, along with Premier League rivals Leciester City, Burnley and Crystal Palace.
Palace are already rumoured to have tabled a £7m bid for the Irishman over the last couple of days.
With the Canaries own promotion hopes seemingly flagging, the Carrow Road hierarchy could well be tempted to cash-in and use the money to bolster their promotion push, especially as Aston Villa and Newcastle United are also thought to be pursuing the talented International.
The versatile left-sided player, already capped 31 times by his cvountry, signed a three-year deal with the Canaries, with an additional one year option, when he moved from relegated Hull City in 2015.
It is unlikely that the Swans would want to splash £12m on a player such as Brady, but given the pressing need to bolster their rearguard it remains a possibility.
Swansea pay £12 million for a left back? Pull the other one.


It seems that sexperts at this year's Black Hat Conference see rootkits infecting BIOSii this year, a very real and present danger in this era of locked-down warez. While Windows is currently rock solid, these rootkits can change the way a PC boots and handles hardware, allowing nefarious Linux users to take control of your computer. That this hasn't been done earlier proves that Microsoft, in all her glorious majesty, has finally reached that 99.99% secure metric, leaving Open Source Zealots no choice but to attack the very fabric of freedom.