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Q: How would I stop a while loop after n amount of time? how would I stop a while loop after 5 minutes if it does not achieve what I want it to achieve.
while true:
    test = 0
    if test == 5:
        break
    test = test - 1

This code throws me in an endless loop.

A: import time

abort_after = 5 * 60
start = time.time()

while True:
  delta = time.time() - start
  if delta >= abort_after:
    break

A: You do not need to use the while True: loop in this case. There is a much simpler way to use the time condition directly:
import time

# timeout variable can be omitted, if you use specific value in the while condition
timeout = 300   # [seconds]

timeout_start = time.time()

while time.time() < timeout_start + timeout:
    test = 0
    if test == 5:
        break
    test -= 1

A: Try this module: http://pypi.python.org/pypi/interruptingcow/
from interruptingcow import timeout
try:
    with timeout(60*5, exception=RuntimeError):
        while True:
            test = 0
            if test == 5:
                break
            test = test - 1
except RuntimeError:
    pass

A: Petr Krampl's answer is the best in my opinion, but more needs to be said about the nature of loops and how to optimize the use of the system. Beginners who happen upon this thread may be further confused by the logical and algorithmic errors in the question and existing answers.
First, let's look at what your code does as you originally wrote it:
while True:
    test = 0
    if test == 5:
        break
    test = test - 1

If you say while True in a loop context, normally your intention is to stay in the loop forever. If that's not your intention, you should consider other options for the structure of the loop. Petr Krampl showed you a perfectly reasonable way to handle this that's much more clear to someone else who may read your code. In addition, it will be more clear to you several months later should you need to revisit your code to add or fix something. Well-written code is part of your documentation. There are usually multiple ways to do things, but that doesn't make all of the ways equally valid in all contexts. while true is a good example of this especially in this context.
Next, we will look at the algorithmic error in your original code. The very first thing you do in the loop is assign 0 to test. The very next thing you do is to check if the value of test is 5, which will never be the case unless you have multiple threads modifying the same memory location. Threading is not in scope for this discussion, but it's worth noting that the code could technically work, but even with multiple threads a lot would be missing, e.g. semaphores. Anyway, you will sit in this loop forever regardless of the fact that the sentinel is forcing an infinite loop.
The statement test = test - 1 is useless regardless of what it does because the variable is reset at the beginning of the next iteration of the loop. Even if you changed it to be test = 5, the loop would still be infinite because the value is reset each time. If you move the initialization statement outside the loop, then it will at least have a chance to exit. What you may have intended was something like this:
test = 0
while True:
    test = test - 1
    if test == 5:
        break

The order of the statements in the loop depends on the logic of your program. It will work in either order, though, which is the main point.
The next issue is the potential and probable logical error of starting at 0, continually subtracting 1, and then comparing with a positive number. Yes, there are occasions where this may actually be what you intend to do as long as you understand the implications, but this is most likely not what you intended. Newer versions of python will not wrap around when you reach the 'bottom' of the range of an integer like C and various other languages. It will let you continue to subtract 1 until you've filled the available memory on your system or at least what's allocated to your process. Look at the following script and the results:
test = 0

while True:
    test  -= 1

    if test % 100 == 0:
        print "Test = %d" % test

    if test == 5:
        print "Test = 5"
        break

which produces this:
Test = -100
Test = -200
Test = -300
Test = -400
...
Test = -21559000
Test = -21559100
Test = -21559200
Test = -21559300
...

The value of test will never be 5, so this loop will never exit.
To add to Petr Krampl's answer, here's a version that's probably closer to what you actually intended in addition to exiting the loop after a certain period of time:
import time

test = 0
timeout = 300   # [seconds]

timeout_start = time.time()

while time.time() < timeout_start + timeout:
    if test == 5:
        break
    test -= 1

It still won't break based on the value of test, but this is a perfectly valid loop with a reasonable initial condition. Further boundary checking could help you to avoid execution of a very long loop for no reason, e.g. check if the value of test is less than 5 upon loop entry, which would immediately break the loop.

One other thing should be mentioned that no other answer has addressed. Sometimes when you loop like this, you may not want to consume the CPU for the entire allotted time. For example, say you are checking the value of something that changes every second. If you don't introduce some kind of delay, you would use every available CPU cycle allotted to your process. That's fine if it's necessary, but good design will allow a lot of programs to run in parallel on your system without overburdening the available resources. A simple sleep statement will free up the vast majority of the CPU cycles allotted to your process so other programs can do work.
The following example isn't very useful, but it does demonstrate the concept. Let's say you want to print something every second. One way to do it would be like this:
import time

tCurrent = time.time()

while True:
    if time.time() >= tCurrent + 1:
        print "Time = %d" % time.time()
        tCurrent = time.time()

The output would be this:
Time = 1498226796
Time = 1498226797
Time = 1498226798
Time = 1498226799

And the process CPU usage would look like this:

That's a huge amount of CPU usage for doing basically no work. This code is much nicer to the rest of the system:
import time

tCurrent = time.time()

while True:
    time.sleep(0.25) # sleep for 250 milliseconds
    if time.time() >= tCurrent + 1:
        print "Time = %d" % time.time()
        tCurrent = time.time()

The output is the same:
Time = 1498226796
Time = 1498226797
Time = 1498226798
Time = 1498226799

and the CPU usage is way, way lower:

A: Try the following:
import time
timeout = time.time() + 60*5   # 5 minutes from now
while True:
    test = 0
    if test == 5 or time.time() > timeout:
        break
    test = test - 1

You may also want to add a short sleep here so this loop is not hogging CPU (for example time.sleep(1) at the beginning or end of the loop body).

A: I want to share the one I am using:
import time
# provide a waiting-time list:
lst = [1,2,7,4,5,6,4,3]
# set the timeout limit
timeLimit = 4

for i in lst:
    timeCheck = time.time()
    while True:
        time.sleep(i)
        if time.time() <= timeCheck + timeLimit:
            print ([i,'looks ok'])
            break
        else:
            print ([i,'too long'])
            break

Then you will get:
[1, 'looks ok']
[2, 'looks ok']
[7, 'too long']
[4, 'looks ok']
[5, 'too long']
[6, 'too long']
[4, 'looks ok']
[3, 'looks ok']

A: I have read this but I just want to ask something, wouldn't something like I have written work at all?
I have done the testing for 5,10 and 20 seconds. Its time isn't exactly accurate but they are really close to the actual values.
import time

begin_time=0
while begin_time<5:

    begin_time+=1
    time.sleep(1.0)
print("The Work is Done")

A: i'm not an python expert but i wrote small function to check timeout and brake while loop
# compare now and given times older than delta
def is_time_older_than(time, delta):
    print(dt.utcnow() - time,delta)
    if (dt.utcnow() - time) > delta:
        return True
    return False
startTime = dt.utcnow()
while True:
           print("waiting")
           if (is_time_older_than(startTime, timedelta(seconds=5)) == True):
                break

you can record time before execution than send to function as starting time with delta value in seconds (or 60*1 for a minute) it will compare difference and return False or True thats it

A: Try the following:
from datetime import datetime, timedelta

end_time = datetime.now() + timedelta(minutes=5)
while True:
    current_time = datetime.now()
    if current_time == end_time:
        break

A: Old Thread, but I just want to share my re-usable solution using an Iterator:
class Timeoutloop:
    """ universal for time-out loop """
    def __init__(self, timeout):
        self.timeout = timeout
    def __iter__(self):
        self.start_time = time.time()
        return self
    def __next__(self):
        now = time.time()
        time_passed = now - self.start_time
        if time_passed > self.timeout:
            raise StopIteration
        else:
            return time_passed

## usage example:
for passed in Timeoutloop(10.0):
    print(passed)
    sleep(random.random())

A: Inspired by @andrefsp's answer, here's a simple context manager that gives a deadline:
from contextlib import contextmanager

@contextmanager
def deadline(timeout_seconds: Union[int, float]):
    """
    Context manager that gives a deadline to run some code.

    Usage:
        `with deadline(secs): ...`

        or

        ```
        @deadline(secs)
        def func: ...
        ```

    Args:
        timeout_seconds: number of seconds before context manager raises a DeadlineExceededException

    Raises:
        DeadlineExceededException error if more than timeout_seconds elapses.
    """
    start_time = time.time()
    yield
    elapsed_time = time.time() - start_time
    if elapsed_time > timeout_seconds:
        msg = f"Deadline of {timeout_seconds} seconds exceeded by {elapsed_time - timeout_seconds} seconds"
        logger.exception(msg)
        raise DeadlineExceededException(msg)

class DeadlineExceededException(Exception):
    pass


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Q: Rails controller skip after_action Let's say I have a controller as follows:
class ExampleController < ApplicationController

  after_action -> { puts 'Call me only on success' }

  def create
    obj = Obj.create(obj_params)
    if obj.errors.empty?
      render json: obj
    else
      render json: { errors: obj.errors }, status: 422
    end
  end
end

Is there a clean way to stop all after_actions from executing?
Things I know of:

*

*Set some kind of instance variable and check it in every after_action

*render :something and return doesn't stop after_actions

*raising an error (like create!) would work, but I use it when I don't want to return error specifics and still respond with 422
I'd settle for something like render :foo and do_not_call_afters

A: You can ask the response if it was successful:
after_action :call_me_on_success, if: -> { response.successful? }

This passes for all 2XX codes:
response.method(:successful?).source
=> "def successful; status >= 200 && status < 300; end"

A: One way to go with check the instance variable:
after_action -> { puts 'Call me only on success' } , if: -> { @foo }

set it in create method based on your condition.

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After Dark Films Releases New Zombie Film
by Stephanie Haley in Press Release
Los Angeles, CA — After Dark Films CEO Courtney Solomon announced the newest zombie feature, RE-KILL, written by Mike Hurst (Hardwired, Ninja) and directed by Val Milev. Roger Cross (The Day The Earth Stood Still), Jesse Garcia (Quinceanera), and Daniella Alonso (Wrong Turn 2, The Hills Have Eyes II) star. The film, produced as part of the AFTER DARK ORIGINALS "A New Brand of Fear" series, was originally intended for release in this year's January 28th theatrical festival, but producers say RE-KILL has shown so much promise that it is being pulled from the festival, and will most likely enjoy a wider theatrical release, on it's own, later this year.
Solomon said, "The original reason we made these films was to give filmmakers a chance to shine while participating in the "Originals" film festival. By making a great film they open the door giving that film a chance to be released on a wider basis. It's only a good thing for everyone if this happens".
RE-KILL, from Producer Courtney Solomon, and Executive Producers Stephanie Caleb, Allan Zeman and Moshe Diamont was shot in Bulgaria and is currently in post-production. The remaining After Dark Originals Films, Prowl, Seconds Apart, Fertile Ground, The Task and Husk will all be released theatrically on Friday January 28th in the following cities and theatres:
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After Dark Films made an unprecedented commitment to the production of eight original horror films under the After Dark Originals label, continuing the Company's mantra of supporting first time independent film writers and directors. The creation of the After Dark Originals slate is just another example of the Company's commitment to the Indie film industry.
Unlike After Dark's "8 Films To Die For®", After Dark Originals (www.afterdarkoriginals.com) are wholly financed and produced by After Dark Films. The ADO slate runs the gamut of the genre, from paranormal phenomena, black magic, space aliens and vengeful ghosts to psychological trauma, murderous psychopaths, vampires and the undead. After Dark polled its fans and is delivering the kinds of movies they asked for!
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Founded in 2006 by film producer/director/writer Courtney Solomon and real estate and textile financier Allan Zeman, After Dark Films is a leader in independent film finance, production and acquisition of genre films for theatrical release.
After Dark is perhaps best known for its creation and execution of After Dark Horrorfest® – 8 Films to Die For® (www.horrorfestonline.com). Debuting in 2006, After Dark Horrorfest ® is a one week national film festival that celebrates all areas of the horror genre. In its first year, Horrorfest became the first film festival in history to break into the Top 10 at the national box office, grossing over $2.5 million Additionally, it reached great success with over 1.6 million DVDs currently in circulation through distribution partner Lionsgate.
After Dark's initial film release was the box office success An American Haunting (2006), written, directed and produced by Courtney Solomon. An American Haunting opened at the #2 spot in the nation, and maintained its position for four weeks. Subsequent releases include The Abandoned; Skinwalkers, starring Jason Behr, Rhona Mitra and Matthew Knight; Captivity, starring Elisha Cuthbert and directed by Oscar-nominee Roland Joffe (The Killing Fields), and Frontier(s), directed by Xavier Gens (Hitman). Building upon the success of Horrorfest®, After Dark Films has developed a second series in partnership with Syfy and Lionsgate entitled, After Dark Originals "A New Brand of Fear". The series is set to debut in late January, 2011.
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The Walking Dead: A Look Back, Season 1
by Hooked On Veg in Review, TV
I was going to write about the last episode but I lost track of time with the holidays and I moved and whatever else occupied my time in the last couple weeks. Either way I figured, why spoil the ending? If you want to see it you have full reviews from every other episode from me and if you have gone 5 eps deep then watching the finale will be well worth it. I did really enjoy this arch but of course like any new show there is always a testing ground. I still have not read the graphic novels but plan to, to get more in depth with the series for when it returns for its second season. Yes, it was picked up and why shouldn't it? I really enjoyed what they did with this season and I am happy to call myself a fan.
From what I have read the second season will be twice as long as the first and, sorry to say, but we have no set date as to when it will air. I feel like we may have gotten a taste of what this show has to offer and if you ask me most of us will be out for flesh if it doesn't have a date set in the near future. It is always terrible when you have a show you are falling for and have no idea when you will get more. There are a few snags that could cause the new season not to air until October of 2011 though. Frank Darabont, the executive producer/director, has let go of his entire writing staff and there are talks of not bringing on another one. Instead he is commissioning out freelancers to write the episodes. Also, AMC is the new hot place to be if you are an awesome tv series that has style and substance. They already have two hit shows coming back in 2011, Mad Men and Breaking Bad, and they will be airing a new series called, The Killing, sometime in the new year. That is quite a full plate for a network that used to show nothing but classic movies.
This show is looking like it will have quite an impact. The first episode was released at the perfect time, at the end of the spooky Halloween season, and I really believe that gave this show a leg up to get the buzz out there. I can only speculate what the next season will look like with all the freelancing and amazingness that will bring. From what I have reviewed and what I was excited about from this show I was totally blown away. From the beginning to the end you really see the relationships opening up and even the violence, which was something I knew AMC could handle, has been tasteful and gruesome at the same time. The entire cast has been a great choice so far.
There is a soap opera kind of feel to it with some of the characters, but I think that makes for good drama. As the show started, and since I am a proclaimed nerd, I had no problem believing there were crazy zombies running around out in the world. The characters react exactly how I would expect them to and there are some tough decisions shown that really make you step back and contemplate how you would handle it. Let's be honest here, no real situation is ever so cut and dry.
So let's get into the meat of it all. When the series starts you are kind of a time before when you get to meet Rick Grimes, a cop, and his partner, Shane. When Rick is put into a coma and wakes up mysteriously alone in the hospital the reality of a world alone sets into place. The story leads us to Rick searching and eventually finding his family, which include his son Carl and wife Lori. Lori was under the impression he was dead and so has sought comfort in Shane. As time goes on you realize that Shane is not happy to be left at the wayside when Rick returns, but this is all under Rick's nose and he has no idea the turmoil both of them are going through now that he has returned.
Not only are you dealing with betrayal on some level but in other stories you are seeing the decisions of deciding on death as a viable option to living in this hell. What is there really to live for in a world like this? You see everyone around you die eventually and so why wouldn't it be a good option? Well, that is unless you have someone to live for. These people are all they have and at this point if they don't have each other there is no reason to go on. Not all of them have the strength to be optimistic like Rick and push on thinking they can save the world. This innate American idea that we are bigger and meant for more definitely resides in a guy like Rick, a leader.
Then you see the struggle that comes over Andrea when she does realize she is that person for someone, Dale. He had seen his entire family die and yet kept going. He let Andrea and her sister, Amy, into his heart and gave that place to them. Those relationships become stronger as time progresses. Bonds formed through great tragedy are stronger because you can really see someone for who they are. Sometimes though that isn't the person you thought you would see. A really great example of that comes out in Carol's husband, Ed. Now it is possible that he could have been this way before the world ended but her transformation is what really struck me.
Carol seems like a simple housewife who does what she is told. Ed is her overbearing abusive husband. They make a good couple until the sisters, who are definitely more outspoken and liberated, interfere to make Carol feel ok about laughing and having fun despite this dark time. You may think that she may not change because she runs to the side of him even after he beats her, but when he turns and has to be taken down she is the one to do it. The escape! Not only an escape and a victory but one she can feel good about and not snap to obtain. Slight victories like this are well deserved by these travelers and when they get them you must believe they will take them.
The many triumphs and disasters that these people go through are shown on their faces and their reactions and actions throughout every situation. You really feel what they are going through. An amazing moment is when the group is in the city together and they have to escape somehow. An option is to walk among them but how is that possible? Well, take a clue from Shaun of the Dead, act like them, and of course smell like them. The hacking of an already dead body is a head turner but touching at the same time. Rick memorializes the moment and makes them remember that life in this afterlife is all about survival.
Some amazing revelations have been made through all of this as well. We are finally clued into how long this has all been going on in the end of this season. They meet a scientist in the CDC named Dr. Jenner. Now, in my life previous to becoming obsessed with zombies I had a phobia. After seeing 28 Days Later and saw how fast they could be and the fact that maybe this could happen something came over me. I didn't like that thought and eventually had to overexpose myself to the whole thing so that now, maybe it is still kind of a phobia, but at least I know what I can and am ready to beat the hell out of some stumbling brain eaters. In this series we learn a little more about what is happening physiologically. It is a spark in the brain that goes out. Where there were so many neurons and electrical impulses lighting up before there is only one area that seems to be relit and it is the basic most primal area. No function but survival is left.
The first season comes to DVD/BluRay March 8th, buy it, rent it, netflix it and help this series spread a widely and quickly as the disease they portray. Remember to also like them on their facebook page and follow them @WalkingDead_AMC on twitter.
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New York Rangers News: New York Rangers Recall Stu Bickel
By Bryan Winters@BTW8892 Dec 18, 2011, 5:29pm EST
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The New York Rangers have announced that they have recalled defenseman Stu Bickel, from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League. Bickel was recalled on an emergency basis, due to the recent injury to Steve Eminger last night in Phoenix.
Steve Eminger went down last night, after a hard body check along the boards. Eminger left the game, and did not return later in game due to a separate shoulder. John Tortorella stated after that game that Eminger will be out for a while.
Bickel meanwhile, currently has one goal, and three assists in 27 games this season with the Connecticut Whale this season. Many people were wondering why Tim Erixon was not recalled, and that is due to cap restrictions. With Mike Rupp be activated off of the LTIR last night, the Rangers are up tight against the cap and do not have the room to recall Erixon.
Follow after the jump for the official New York Rangers press release.
NEW YORK RANGERS TRANSACTION UPDATE
Stu Bickel Recalled from Connecticut
New York, December 18, 2011 – New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that defenseman Stu Bickel has been recalled from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL) on an emergency basis.
Bickel, 25, has recorded two points (one goal and one assist) and a plus-two rating in the last four games. In 27 games with Connecticut this season, he has registered one goal and three assists, along with 80 penalty minutes and a plus-four rating. His plus-four rating is tied for third on the team. Bickel recorded his first shorthanded point of the season with an assist on Friday vs. Bridgeport.
The Chanhassen, Minnesota native was acquired by the Rangers from Anaheim in exchange for Nigel Williams on November 23, 2010. He was originally signed by the Ducks as an undrafted free agent on July 2, 2008.


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Arid Lecouvreur, 2Star**, Covent Garden Opera
2 Star**
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Review by: Ian Spiby. Perf. seen 17 February 2017:
Deadly Theatre
In his seminal 1968 book on theatre, The Empty Space, Peter Brook outlines various forms of theatre, one of which is the Deadly Theatre. And the current production of Adriana Lecouvreur, the story of the great French actress, seems to fit neatly into that category. It has a "mediocre author", in this case, the composer Francesco Cilea whose music is largely undistinguished, apart from a couple of arias that appear regularly on recital discs. It has high production values with a distinguished creative team – but is basically dull. Brook claims that the audience attending Deadly Theatre needs to be a bit bored in order to deceive themselves into thinking they are attending a worthy cultural experience.
David McVicar, a director for whom I have the greatest possible respect, has set himself the Sisyphean task of creating opera productions with genuine feeling and meaning. Together with set designer, Charles Edwards and costume designer Brigitte Reiffenstuel, he has created a replica of an eighteenth century theatre, spectacular in its effect and of immense interest to anyone interested in the history of theatre. His entire cast, too, appear to know what they are doing and why they are doing it. The musical standards are generally high. So what was missing?
I think the answer is that at heart, it was basically hollow. And here, much of the blame must rest with the central character of Adriana, played by Angela Gheorghiu. It is no secret that Ms Gheorghiu is possessed of a high opinion of herself. She gave the impression that she thinks that she is as great a performer as the real Adriana Lecouvreur was – and she isn't. Nothing she did on stage appeared to have any emotional truth – she minced and simpered her way round the stage and held her voice severely in check almost throughout. But the real weakness came to light during what must be the highlight of the opera – when she recites (not sings) a speech from Racine's Phedre in order to discomfort her rival in love. This could have been a thrilling episode if she had adopted the formal declamatory style and baroque gestures of the Comedie Francaise. But instead she stood with her arms in the air and … well… bleated.
An example of huge amounts of money being poured into a flagship production but with diminishing returns.
Michonnet: Gerald Finley
Adriana Lecouvreur: Angela Gheorghiu
Maurizio: Brian Jagde
Princesse de Bouillon: Ksenia Dudnikova
Conductor: Daniel Oren
Director: David McVicar
Revival Director: Justin Way
Set Designer: Charles Edwards
Costume Designer Brigitte Reiffenstuel
Lighting Designer: Adam Silverman
Choreography and Movement: Andrew George
Revival Choreographer Adam Pudney
Royal Opera House Chorus
Chorus Director: William Spaulding
Performances continue until 2 March 2017
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Haggai 1:12 And Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and all the remnant of the people, hearkened to the voice of Jehovah their God, and the words of Haggai the prophet, according as Jehovah their God had sent him, and the people feared before Jehovah. Haggai 1:13 Then spoke Haggai, Jehovah's messenger, in Jehovah's message unto the people, saying, I am with you, saith Jehovah. Haggai 1:14 And Jehovah stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and worked at the house of Jehovah of hosts, their God, Haggai 1:15 in the four and twentieth day of the sixth month, in the second year of Darius the king.


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The Sechelt fire department wants to improve its training site, increase the size of the fire hall and decrease the number of calls to assist the B.C. Ambulance Service (BCAS).
Fire Chief Bill Higgs outlined the department's needs while giving an annual report to Sechelt councillors Sept. 14.
Higgs said a spike in calls to assist the BCAS over the last four years has stretched resources thin at the volunteer department.
"Over the last four years those calls have gone up basically about 400 per cent," Higgs said.
He said due to cutbacks, BCAS often looks to the firefighters for assistance, rather than sending a second ambulance to the scene of a traffic accident.
"It's a very significant issue for the fire service all over British Columbia right now, as I believe the BCAS is looking to cut their costs as much as they can and they tend to download it on the backs of our volunteer firefighters," Higgs said.
Mayor Darren Inkster said council will do what they can to help solve the problem.
"I can guarantee you that we can bring that issue, as long as you get me a letter, to the BCAS at [Union of British Columbian Munici-palities]," Inkster said.
Higgs said he has also spoken to E-Comm, the dispatch centre for emergency services, to stop the calls from coming in to the fire department.
"I ramped it up three or four notches up the food chain to the senior supervisor for the ambulance dispatch and the E-Comm fire dispatch to make sure that this stuff gets stopped in its tracks and we just say 'that's not a level of service the fire department can provide.' It just isn't," Higgs said.
He said his firefighters are well trained, going to an average of 40 practices a year, compared to the provincial mandate that says volunteers must attend at least 27 practices annually.
To further improve that training, Higgs wants to expand the training site beside the Sunshine Coast Regional District transit offices on Mason Road.
"For the last 20 years we've been investing $10,000, $15,000 a year to the site to secure it, gravel it, level it, put some basic infrastructure in place," he said. "Over the next six years now we're going to escalate that somewhat and spend a fair amount of funds up at that site to finish that off to the benefit of our firefighters."
The department saved about $600,000 by purchasing a used fire truck last year and Higgs plans to apply those savings to the improvements at the training site. Once the site is completed, the department will offer its training facility for use by other firefighters on the Coast.
Higgs said the department is also still fundraising for an addition to the fire hall to house their historic 1963 fire engine and create an expanded training room upstairs.
The Sechelt Volunteer Firefighters Association has been selling calendars for the last few years to raise money for the addition, estimated at $100,000.
"So far I think we've made about $20,000 on calendars and we're hoping to do a bit better this year," Higgs said, noting 2012 calendars are on sale now.
In an effort to save the fire department some money, Higgs has been talking with a local developer who may replace the aging rental house behind the fire hall. The department purchased that property about 20 years ago to add a rental revenue stream, but the building is estimated to be more than 80 year old and is nearing the end of its life.
"So of course me being the frugal guy that I am, I've been looking at a way of not losing that rental income stream. So I've been approaching the Pacific Spirit people about that little display suite they have there," he said. "They seem to be pretty benevolent towards the fire department and are looking at donating that structure to us, which is probably a $120,000 structure, for me to replace that house that's behind the fire station."
The shape of the building would lend itself to allowing more parking behind the fire hall as well, which Higgs said is needed.
"We'll get our parking, we'll get our house, we'll keep our rental income stream and it won't cost us a bean. So, you know me, I love that kind of stuff," Higgs said.


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This recipe for Crispy Baked Mexicali Chicken from Sargento is an easy way to bake juicy, crunchy chicken in your dutch oven without frying. I adapted the recipe to coat 6 large chicken thighs, if you want to scale back and bake them in your smaller oven, check out the link to the original recipe. If you're making this outdoors, I would suggest using gloves as the preparation is quite messy. You can add more heat or even finish the chicken off with a pepper jack cheese. To cut the calories, use baked chips and low-fat cheese. Once you get the basic formula down, you can easily double or triple the recipe. The chicken baked in my 12 inch dutch oven with 12 coals in a ring around the bottom and 26 on the lid. After 45 minutes, I sprinkled them with cheese and they cooked for 5 minutes more. Serve with a little salsa on the side but definitely give this recipe a try, if you do, you're sure to become the most popular dutch oven cook on your block.
Lightly oil or spray 12 inch or larger dutch oven.
Combine hot sauce and ranch dressing in shallow bowl.
Place crushed tortilla chips in another shallow bowl.
Dip each chicken thigh in dressing mixture, then dredge in chip crumbs, completely covering on all sides.
Place side by side in prepared dutch oven.
Sprinkle with cheese, bake for several minutes more, or until cheese has melted.
Putting this one on my to do list. Looks fabulous! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Baked this yesterday and it was totally enjoyed - a really different way to enjoy chicken! Combined both light and dark chips, which I felt added to the visual! Try it, you'll like it!


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After the last post on this topic I got a very adorable e-mail from a visitor who really was concerned about my earnings. This is why I want to underline that this whole Amazon thing isn't to demonstrate how little money this blog is generating.
The truth is, and I hope this will take away the concerns of my valued audience, this blog keeps my dog eating and some extra. For example: this year the hosting is paid by a big British telecom provider. So please don't worry about me.
Anyway, you can find the reason for this Amazon series by clicking here.
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The first September sale that brought in the massive amount of $0,71 in commissions was Directing the Story: Professional Storytelling and Storyboarding Techniques for Live Action and Animation.
The second, content related sale was the Dummies-book below, what made $0,40 in commissions and let's Daisy the dog smile as I now can treat her on pig's ear.
Last but not least we come to this book on Story Engineering what made me rich over night with a commission of $ 0,32.
If you wonder if I want to continue this series next year, the answer is NO. In the beginning of this year I promised to keep running and I do what I promise. Just as easy as that.
On the other hand I like to showcase you the difference between the reality of a mid-size blog and the reality some self proclaimed Guru's try to make you believe. It's not my thing to create a blog on money making on-line or this kind of stuff.
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Think you don't have an estate? Almost everyone does, including you.
Your estate is what you own. That includes your car, home, checking and savings accounts, investments, insurance, and personal possessions. And no matter the size of your estate, you can't take it with when you die.
What would happen to your assets if you were to pass away?
An estate plan helps answer this question. An estate plan is something that, upon your death, will guide the transfer your assets according to your wishes, minimize the transaction costs of transfer, provide liquid money for common costs, and protect and provide for loved ones.
Almost of all of us will need at least three things in an estate plan: a will, a durable power of attorney, and a living will. A will will dictate how your property is distributed and provide instructions for taking care of any minor children. A durable power of attorney helps someone make healthcare and property decisions when he or she is incapable of doing so alone. A living will contains your last wishes regarding sustaining life.
I'm A Millennial. Do I Really Need An Estate Plan?
As someone in your 20s or 30s, you're probably focused on living your best life now. Estate planning might seem like something to tackle when you're older (or richer!). But if you have assets, and especially if you have anyone depending on you, you need to take care of this important financial planning task. An estate plan provides peace of mind that your loved ones are taken care of, even if the worst were to happen.
Married: Some states dictate sharing of property between parents and siblings.
Married with children: Some states automatically give a part of your estate to both your spouse and your children. If you have 5 kids, it could be that only 12% of your estate would go to your spouse. That money might not be enough to live on. Plus, many people prefer for their spouse to have more control to provide for the children in the best way they see fit. If both parents pass away before establishing a guardian, the care and custody of your children will be up to the courts.
Married to a non-US citizen spouse: If your spouse isn't a U.S. citizen, he or she could face an estate tax. This applies even to permanent residents. A trust will be needed in this case.
Own Property in Multiple States: Your assets will go through probate court in multiple states. That's costly and time-consuming for surviving family or friends.
This is just an introduction into the complexity of the probate system. Many other situations — like those of a business owner, blended family, or a family with a special needs child — will benefit greatly from an established estate plan.
Given the choice, wouldn't you rather your estate be handled by your family — not the courts — in the way you see fit? Probate does provide a legal, open way to administer an estate. But it's costly, complex, and it takes a long time. Make an estate plan to simplify the process for your family.
No one likes to think about their own death or disability. That's why so many families are unprepared when the worst does happen. The best time to start is now. Even if money is tight, you can keep the costs in line by starting with the basics. Your estate plan can evolve over time.
So how do you take the next step?
You might be considering using one of those legal sites online. Most likely, it's not worth the money. Estate planning is very complex, and it varies from state to state. The document might not hold up in a court of law. You might as well save your money and put it towards the cost of an estate attorney.
Look for an estate attorney licensed in your area. Consider asking a financial advisor or a CPA for a few recommendations of good estate lawyers. Interview a few lawyers, and you'll find the one that's right for you.
Take the first step towards putting an estate plan in place today. It's not fun or easy, but it's a great boon to your loved ones if the worst were to happen.


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Вагон ПВ40 (иногда ошибочно называемый ПВ51) — узкоколейный пассажирский вагон, выпускавшийся Демиховским заводом с 1955 года до конца 1980-х годов.

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Вагон ПВ40 представляет собой 4-осный пассажирский вагон с несущим кузовом для железных дорог колеи 750 мм. Важно отметить применение несущего корпуса, практически уникальное в конструкции вагонов УЖД. Распространён на детских железных дорогах и других железных дорогах колеи 750 мм стран бывшего СССР, хотя, по отзывам, имеет несколько меньший уровень комфорта, чем вагоны Pafawag польской постройки, в частности, нарекания вызывало маленькое количество форточек и жесткость хода, из-за чего многие ДЖД предпочитали Pafawag последних модификаций.

Вагоны оборудованы ручным и автоматическим тормозами, санузлом и водяным отоплением, пассажировместимость — 40 мест для сидения, задекларирована полная пассажировместимость 96 чел., однако на практике из-за узких проходов и отсутствия поручней она вряд ли реализуема. Первоначально вагон строился для УЖД МПС СССР и для УЖД промышленных предприятий, уменьшенная масса и малый радиус проходимых кривых (9,5 т. против 16 т. у Pafawag и 40 м против 60 м соответственно) позволяли эксплуатировать вагоны на УЖД с лёгким верхним строением пути. Позже вагоны ПВ40 передавались на ДЖД, частично как замена для вагонов Pafawag, где их и можно часто увидеть в настоящее время.

См. также
 Узкоколейные дрезины
 Вагон-сцеп для перевозки леса
 Снегоочиститель узкоколейный
 Полувагон для перевозки торфа
 Камбарский машиностроительный завод

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Learn about the challenges of terrace cultivation on Madeira island
Overview of terrace cultivation, with a focus on Madeira Island.
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Agriculture can take place under extreme conditions, such as here on these terraced fields on the island of Madeira. Step-like ledges have been cut into the mountain site to form distinct levels. The field gardens are held up by supporting walls that require constant renewal.
Terrace agriculture means lots of work in any case. Machines can't be used on the small fields, so everything has to be done by hand. Agriculture in mountainous areas is a battle against nature. Farmers here even plant terraced fields on cliffs in order to use every available piece of land. Workers can't afford a fear of heights in this place. This is extreme agriculture. Other fields can only be reached by boat. Terrace cultivation demands a very time-consuming planting and harvesting procedure that is not exactly competitive in today's world.
Another frequent problem is irrigation. While the clouds gather here in the mountains generating moisture, the further away the fields are from the mountains, the drier they become. This makes farming very difficult. Sophisticated irrigation systems provide relief, bringing water from the mountains into the drier areas. The irrigation canals traverse the landscape like arteries. The technology is remarkably simple: If a main canal is blocked, then the water flows into adjacent canals. Once the fields have received enough water, other canals are blocked and the water is diverted once again, constantly seeking its path through the canal system. On the Portuguese island of Madeira, the canals are also used today as tourist attractions, as the paths laid to facilitate maintenance work on the canals have been transformed into sign-posted hiking trails.
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OSR Conservation Process goes live!
Some of you might have noticed that the OSR Conservation Process went finally live a few days ago.
UPDATE: the server hosting the site is running from my desk, using my home connection. The unexpected surge of usage makes it really, really slow when many users download files.
I started rambling about OSR conservation a while ago and, after pondering and trying and procrastinating and writing a dissertation, I finally built a prototype and asked people to try it. The site looks a bit janky, not only because you're probably reading it on a Windows computer that uses Arial instead of high-browsed Helvetica (yes, I'm a typo freak), but also because I'm a lazy web designer.
The tests went fine, the code has been cleaned and secured and now it's live, accepting submissions and serving files. In the past 6 days 17 files have been submitted and they've been downloaded more than 700 times. Leading the download counts is the never enough praised Miscellaneum of Cinder by Jeff Rients, while the latest addiction is the first issue of Fight On!, the other issues available through the official channel, as always.
There's plenty of work to be done on the side. I'm working on inappropriate content notifications, user comments and "bookshelves", and tinkering with crowdsourced tagging. I also badly need to talk with a IP lawyer to better define the poor excuse of a licence agreement that OCP uses at the moment. Feedback is, of course, always welcome.
In the future I'd really like to be able to offer deadtree versions of the files using print-on-demand, without of course turning a profit. To be honest I'd like copyright holders to release their free works with a licence that enabled everybody to print them and sell them, like it happens with software, public domain books and most Creative Commons content: there's work involved in both writing and manufacturing and delivering books, but I really hope to be able to set up an automatic, markup-free POD integration at some point in the future.
Well, I hope this works. We can afford to lose retroclones and as much as we could afford to lose the original games.