For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until well blended.
To assemble: In 2 16-ounce mason jars, pour 3 tablespoons of dressing in each jar. Divide the salad ingredients between the jars, layering them in the order listed.
When ready to eat, shake jar to combine salad with dressing.
TIP: To get a very fine mince, use a zester to grate the fresh garlic and ginger.


On Saturday in the Grand Prix of Valencia it has been positive for Avintia Racing drivers, and both Hector Barbera and Loris Baz have taken a step forward improving his times in the layout of 4 kilometers. The warmth of the fans at home, with work well done, have been important for Hector, who has achieved almost a second down on his best time in the Cheste circuit. Yet it has been just one thousandth of a move to Q2 and tomorrow will lead the fifth row of the grid. The Valencian rider feels confident and I hope to do a good race tomorrow and finish the season in the Top 10.


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HQ MND-SE CSEL RETIRE CEREMONY
BUCHAREST, ROU – Emotional ceremony at HQ MND-SE`s premises. The Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL), Sergeant Major Marius STOIAN retired, after a great military career of 35 years. With three missions in Afghanistan, Marius Stoian was rewarded by HQ MND-SE`s COM with the flag of this NATO structure.
"Thank you for being the engine of the headquarters and for giving me the best advice. It was an honor to serve with you," said Brigadier General Cristian Dan. "I have no words to thank you. I realized that I did have a career", said Sergeant Major Marius Stoian. The ceremony was attended by his son, who also chose the military uniform.

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121 Commonwealth Government to Lord Cranborne, U.K. Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs
Cablegram 750 CANBERRA, 22 November 1941
MOST SECRET
Reference your M.367. [1] In view of Commonwealth's vital
interests in the Far East and the naval, military and air forces
employed there, the Government is surprised that these changes
should be made without preliminary notification of United Kingdom
Government's intentions.
It appears extraordinary after twelve months collaboration between
the A.B.D. [2] Powers for perfecting joint plans and machinery
that there should be any weakness at the highest level of all-
inter-governmental consultation.
Quite frankly we consider it strange on the face of things to make
a change in command in Far East at this critical stage. Brooke-
Popham is familiar with probable areas of operations and has
visited surrounding countries and established contacts with
neighbouring authorities.
The following cablegram has been despatched to Air Chief Marshal
Sir Robert Brooke-Popham:-
'Commonwealth Government has learnt with very great regret that
you are vacating post of Commander-in-Chief, Far East.
We would like you to know that the Government and people of
Australia are deeply indebted to you for the unsparing manner in
which you have devoted yourself to strengthening the defences of
the area commanded by you, the results which you have achieved,
and the manner in which you have collaborated with the Governments
of adjacent parts of the Empire and other neighbouring countries.
We have most pleasant and happy recollections of your visits to
the Commonwealth and you might like to know that we had the
fullest confidence in you as Commander-in-Chief in so far as our
own Forces were concerned.
I would extend to you my personal good wishes for the future.
CURTIN'
1 Dispatched 20 November. On file AA : A1608, F45/1/8. It informed
the Commonwealth Govt that, as announced publicly the previous
day, Lt Gen B. C. T. Paget (U.K. Commander-inChief, South Eastern
Command) was to be appointed U.K. Commander-in-Chief, Home Forces,
and therefore would not be available to replace Air Chief Marshal
Sir Robert Brooke-Popham as U.K. Commander-in-Chief in the Far
East. Lt Gen Sir Henry Pownall (Vice-Chief of the Imperial General
Staff) had been appointed in his place. The U.K. Govt regretted
that 'owing to the rapid development of the need for announcement
of changes in higher command here, it was not possible to give you
advance information as to our intentions as to Generals Paget and
Pownall'.
2 Australian-British-Dutch.
[AA : A1608, F45/1/8]


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Q: Prove convergence using limit comparison or direct comparison $\sum \limits_{n=1}^{+\infty} \frac{2^n}{n!}$ Prove that the series converge using direct comparison or limit comparison
$$\sum \limits_{n=1}^{+\infty} \frac{2^n}{n!}.$$
I really don't know how to proceed with the comparison tests though I know how to prove its convergence using ratio test.

A: Perhaps it is useful to notice that for an $n$ large enough:
$$\left(\frac{2}{n}\right)^{n}=\frac{2^n}{n^n}>\frac{2^n}{n!}>\frac{1}{n!}$$
After that, one might proceed by observing that:
$$\left(\frac{2}{n}\right) < \frac{4}{5} \forall n >3$$
After that, you have a simple GP sum:
$$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \left(\frac{2}{n}\right)^{n} < 2 + 1 + \sum_{n=3}^{\infty} (4/5)^n$$
Clearly, RHS is convergent.

A: So basically this series is taylor expansion of $e^2$.
We can prove it's convergence using Ratio test.
$\lim_{n\rightarrow\infty}\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n}=\lim_{n\rightarrow\infty}\frac{2^{n+1}n!}{(n+1)!2^n}=\lim_{n\rightarrow\infty}\frac{2}{n+1}=0<1$
Hence the series $\frac{2^n}{n!}$ converges.

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from pathlib import Path
import shutil
import time
import yaml
from string import Template
import os
from .secret_store import SecretStore
from .resource_factory import ResourceFactory

class Workspace:
    """
    represents an assessment workspace including local work directory
    with analyzed files.
    """

    def __init__(self,
                 configuration_path,
                 override_configuration=None,
                 **kwargs):
        self.conf_file = Path(configuration_path)
        if override_configuration:
            self.__configuration = override_configuration
            self.__resolved_conf = resolve_configuration_template(
                self.__configuration, **kwargs)
        else:
            self.load_configuration(**kwargs)
        self.name = self.conf('workspace', 'name')
        self.work_dir = Path(self.conf('workspace', 'work_directory'))
        self.work_dir.mkdir(exist_ok=True)
        self.secret_store = self._init_secret_store()
        self.resource_factory = ResourceFactory()
        self.resources = {key: Resource(self, key, value)
                          for key, value in self.conf('resources').items()}
        self.projects = {key: Project(self, key, value)
                         for key, value in self.conf('projects').items()}

    def _init_secret_store(self):
        store_name = self.conf('workspace', 'secret_store')
        store_type = self.conf('resources', store_name, 'store_type')
        if store_type == 'fernet_yaml_store':
            master_key_file = self.conf('resources', store_name,
                                        'master_key_file')
            self._secret_file = self.conf('resources', store_name,
                                          'secret_file')
            store = SecretStore.load_from_yaml(master_key_file,
                                               self._secret_file)
            return store
        else:
            raise Exception('Unsupported secret encrypted_store type {0}'.format(
                store_type))

    def __str__(self):
        return "<Workspace name='{0}' work_dir={1}>".format(self.name,
                                                            self.work_dir)

    @classmethod
    def load_from_home(cls, relative_conf_path, **kwargs):
        """
        loads workspace relative to the user directory
        :param relative_conf_path: path to configuration
        relative to the user directory
        :return: initialized workspace
        """
        return cls(Path.home() / relative_conf_path,
                   override_configuration=None, **kwargs)

    @classmethod
    def load_from_wd(cls, relative_conf_path='conf/workspace.yml', **kwargs):
        """
        loads workspace relative to the current directory
        :param relative_conf_path: path to configuration
        relative to the current directory
        :return: initialized workspace
        """
        work_directory = str(Path('.').resolve())
        return cls(Path(".") / relative_conf_path,
                   override_configuration=None,
                   SAAPY_WORK_DIR=work_directory,
                   **kwargs)

    @classmethod
    def create_from_template(cls, configuration_path, **kwargs):
        with open(configuration_path, 'w') as yaml_file:
            dump_configuration(yaml_file, **kwargs)
        return cls(configuration_path,
                   override_configuration=None, **kwargs)

    def touch(self, filename):
        filepath = self.work_dir / filename
        filepath.touch()
        return filepath

    def mkdir(self, dirname):
        dirpath = self.work_dir / dirname
        dirpath.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
        return dirpath

    def archive(self):
        timestr = time.strftime("%Y%m%d-%H%M%S")
        archive_name = "{0}_{1}".format(self.work_dir, timestr)
        shutil.make_archive(archive_name, "zip",
                            str(self.local_root_dir),
                            str(self.work_dir.name))

    def abs_path(self, filepath):
        return self.work_dir / filepath

    def abs_path_str(self, filepath):
        return str(self.abs_path(filepath))

    def conf(self, *path):
        conf_level = self.__resolved_conf
        for key in path:
            conf_level = conf_level[key]
        return conf_level

    # def update_configuration(self, update_dict):
    #     self.__configuration.update(update_dict)
    #
    # def update_resource_conf(self, resource, resource_conf, password=None):
    #     self.update_configuration({resource: resource_conf})
    #     if password and "user_name" in resource_conf:
    #         self.secret_store.set_secret(password, resource,
    #                                      resource_conf["user_name"])

    def get_resource_credentials(self, resource):
        try:
            user = self.conf('resources', resource, "user_name")
            if user:
                path = [resource, user]
            else:
                path = [resource]
            secret = self.secret_store.get_secret(*path)
            decoded_secret = str(secret, 'utf-8')
            return user, decoded_secret
        except KeyError:
            return None, None

    def get_resource_url(self, resource):
        url = self.conf('resources', resource, "resource_url")
        return url

    def get_resource_path(self, resource, resolve_relative=False):
        path = self.conf('resources', resource, "resource_path")
        if resolve_relative:
            path = self.abs_path_str(path)
        return path

    def get_resource_type(self, resource):
        return self.conf('resources', resource, "resource_type")

    def get_resource_user(self, resource):
        return self.conf('resources', resource, "user_name")

    def project(self, name):
        return self.projects[name]

    def resource(self, name):
        return self.resources[name]

    def save_configuration(self):
        with open(str(self.conf_file), 'w') as yaml_file:
            yaml.dump(self.__configuration, yaml_file, default_flow_style=False)
        self.secret_store.save_as_yaml(self._secret_file)

    def load_configuration(self, **kwargs):
        with open(str(self.conf_file), 'r') as yaml_file:
            self.__configuration = yaml.load(yaml_file)
            self.__resolved_conf = resolve_configuration_template(
                self.__configuration, **kwargs)

class Project:
    def __init__(self, workspace, name, conf):
        self.workspace = workspace
        self.name = name
        self.conf = conf
        self.resources = {res_name: self.workspace.resource(res_name)
                          for res_name in self.conf['resources']}

    def resource(self, name):
        return self.resources[name]

class Resource:
    def __init__(self, workspace, name, conf):
        self.workspace = workspace
        self.name = name
        self.conf = conf
        self.impl = self.workspace.resource_factory.create_resource(
            self.workspace,
            self.name,
            self.conf
        )
        self.connected = False

    def connect(self):
        if not self.connected:
            self.impl.connect()
            self.connected = True

def configuration_template():
    """
    builds default configuration template with values to substitute
    using string.Template $ format, so they can be replaced from os.environ
    or similar dictionary
    :return: template as dict of dicts and lists
    """
    template = {
        'workspace': {
            'name': '$SAAPY_WS_NAME',
            'work_directory': '$SAAPY_WORK_DIRECTORY',
            'secret_store': 'secret_store_default'
        },
        'projects': {
            '$SAAPY_PROJECT_NAME': {
                'resources': [
                    'neo4j_default',
                    'scitools_default',
                    'git_default'
                ]
            }
        },
        'resources': {
            'neo4j_default': {
                'resource_type': 'neo4j_service',
                'resource_url': '$SAAPY_NEO4J_URL',
                'user_name': '$SAAPY_NEO4J_USER'
            },
            'secret_store_default': {
                'resource_type': 'secret_store',
                'store_type': 'fernet_yaml_store',
                'master_key_file': '$SAAPY_MASTER_KEY_FILE',
                'secret_file': '$SAAPY_SECRET_FILE',
            },
            'git_default': {
                'resource_type': 'git_local_service',
                'resource_path': '$SAAPY_GIT_REPOSITORY'
            },
            'scitools_default': {
                'resource_type': 'scitools_local_service',
                'resource_path': '$SAAPY_SCITOOLS_FILE'
            },
            'jira_default': {
                'resource_type': 'jira_service',
                'resource_url': '$SAAPY_JIRA_URL',
                'user_name': '$SAAPY_JIRA_USER'
            },
            'sonar_default': {
                'resource_type': 'sonar_service',
                'resource_url': '$SAAPY_SONAR_URL',
                'user_name': '$SAAPY_SONAR_USER'
            }
        }
    }
    return template

class ConfTemplate(Template):
    idpattern = r'[_a-z][\._a-z0-9]*'

def resolve_configuration_template(template: dict, **kwargs):
    def resolve_str(value: str, vars: dict):
        t = ConfTemplate(value)
        return t.safe_substitute(**vars)

    def resolve(struct, vars:dict):
        if isinstance(struct, dict):
            return {resolve_str(key, vars): resolve(value, vars)
                    for key, value in struct.items()}
        elif isinstance(struct, list):
            return [resolve(value, vars) for value in struct]
        elif isinstance(struct, str):
            return resolve_str(struct, vars)
        else:
            raise ValueError(
                'Value has unresolvable type {0}'.format(type(struct)))

    def flatten_template(struct, target, prefix=""):
        if isinstance(struct, dict):
            for key, value in struct.items():
                key_prefix = prefix + '.' + key if prefix else key
                flatten_template(value, target, prefix=key_prefix)
        elif isinstance(struct, list):
            for i, value in enumerate(struct):
                i_prefix = prefix + '.' + str(i) if prefix else str(i)
                flatten_template(value, target, prefix=i_prefix)
        elif isinstance(struct, str):
            target[prefix] = struct

    pass1_template = resolve(template, kwargs)
    pass2_template = resolve(pass1_template, os.environ)
    local_vars = dict()
    flatten_template(pass2_template, local_vars)
    pass3_template = resolve(pass2_template, local_vars)
    return pass3_template

def dump_configuration(stream, template=None, **kwargs):
    initial_template = template if template else configuration_template()
    resolved_template = resolve_configuration_template(
        initial_template, **kwargs)
    yaml.dump(resolved_template, stream, default_flow_style=False)

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Q: saltstack: Pass jinja variable from a salt state file to an included salt state I have the case where I have 3 salt states A.sls, B.sls and C.sls of which only one will be applied on a host.
All 3 of them sets a jinja variable x to a specific value and then I want all 3 to call a mutual salt state D.sls which makes use of x.
How do I do this? I tried using include: D.sls but it is executed before I can set variable.

A: The trick was not to use the Salt "include" directive, but the jinja include as shown in this answer: Passing variables with include in salt-stack


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Which is the best.17 HMR bolt-action rifle?
Our reviewer compares the Sako Quad Synthetic, CZ Synthetic Silhouette, Browning T-Bolt Synthetic and Anschutz 1517 Thumbhole to find the best performing .17 HMR bolt-action rifle
TAGS: .17 HMR riflesPest controlRifles
The .17HMR round has been a popular choice for vermin control since it was introduced by Hornady in 2003.
This is largely owing to its flat shooting abilities and fast expanding bullet, which makes it easier to hit game at a long range. There is less bullet drop to be compensated for compared with the standard .22 LR round. The frangible nature of the bullets, Hornady 17-gr V-Max in most cases, makes them safer to use as there is less chance of ricochets.
Can be used in most .22 LR-sized actions
Because its size is based on a necked-down .22 Magnum case, it can be used in most .22 LR-sized actions, which can be adapted to fit an HMR round.
Most manufacturers have .22 LR and .17 HMR options on the same action length, with modifications only needed to the loading port and magazine length. In this way you can also use the .17 Mach 2 or .22 WMR cartridges. The Sako Quad's quick-change barrel system offers all these options and the new CZ 455 offers .22 LR or .17 HMR on one action with a swift barrel change.
For this test I picked out four of most in-demand .17 HMR rifles on the market from Sako, Browning, CZ and Anschutz and shot them side by side to ascertain the pros and cons of each.
Comparing actions
As its name suggests, the Sako Quad, has the ability to change to four different calibres with a unique quick-release barrel mechanism to accommodate the following calibres: .17 Mach 2, .17 HMR, .22LR and .22 WMR. In this way, one rifle has a multitude of uses: for foxes, vermin or even target work – all while using the same chassis.
The bolt action has a low bolt-lift to clear a fitted scope. It also permits a fast reload and has a single extractor claw which feeds a new round from the magazine reliably. A single release screw, sited below the action through the floorplate is all that is needed to change the colour-coded barrels.
The best rimfire action in the world?
The CZ is probably the best Mauser-style rimfire action in the world. It combines tradition, reliability, quality materials and is made to exacting standards. This action is designed to fire huge volumes with an accuracy you wouldn't expect from its price.
The .17 HMR action has a larger loading port and bigger magazine compared with the .22 LR, but it still has a short bolt throw.
The bolt has twin extractor claws with a fixed blade ejector, which is very sturdy.
A strong favourite with UK shooters
The ultra-fast Browning T-Bolt rifle has become a strong favourite with UK shooters. This is largely because it meets three needs efficiently: one, it is reliable with a fast-operating action; two, it is exceptionally accurate; and three, it's something different from the same old bolt-action system, which appeals to many.
The bolt and action are slim but the bolt locks via twin opposed locking lugs, which engage through the action walls so it is solid and strong.
The twin claw extractors are positive and the straight pull and bolt handle angle make it easy to operate.
Anschutz quality
The Anschutz name is synonymous with quality. Look at this company's offering and you'll see accurate rimfire rifles in a wide selection of models, grades and stock configurations. The Anschutz 1517 model's action is beautifully blued and engineered with no visible machine marks.
The bolt handle has a large plastic end for a good grip and the scope rails take even the biggest scope with ease.
Synthetic stocks tend to sell more in the UK
All of these makers offer wood or synthetic stocks in each version. In the UK synthetic stocks tend to sell more, except for the Anschutz with its walnut thumbhole design featuring an attractive colour and grain to the wood.
This thumbhole cradles the firing hand comfortably for a firm hold. The chequering is respectable and the oiled finish more practical than a matt varnish would be.
The CZ Silhouette's synthetic black stock is robust and so it is ideal for rough use. Its solidity makes it my favourite stock of all these rifles. Thanks to the textured finish you'll keep a secure grip even in wet conditions.
By comparison, the Sako's polymer stock feels a little more hollow, but it does have angled finger grooves instead of chequering, which also provide a firm grip.
Whilst the T-Bolt's stock is nicely styled it is lightweight and a bit too hollow for me. The spare magazine is sited in a recess in the recoil pad – a nice touch I think.
Some triggers are better than others
All four rifles have effective triggers for field use but I had preferences.
The T-Bolt uses a sliding safety catch and trigger with single-stage pull that breaks very cleanly. A simple system but one I liked.
The CZ trigger will benefit from a bit of refinement either with a gunsmith's trigger adjustment or replacing the trigger springs. Mind you, it's a rifle that's going to be used in the field, so maybe I am being a little too fussy.
The 455 model has a set trigger and is much better. The Sako Quad has a single-stage trigger, which can be adjusted as required, but is set at about 2lb to 3lb.
The sear is cleanly released when the trigger is pulled, and I have never had a problem with it.
Sako Quad Synthetic
The Sako Quad has become a firm favourite because you can exchange a barrel for a new calibre easily. Effectively you can have a rabbit gun in the morning and exchange the barrels in the afternoon to go out foxing.
CZ Synthetic Silhouette
Certainly the best selling .17 HMR rifle in the UK today, the CZ uses the same miniaturised Mauser-style action of their .22 rimfire range and so there are many variations available. This synthetic has a 16in barrel, blued-steel finish and black, synthetic stock.
Browning T-Bolt Synthetic
This straight-pull .22 rimfire is unique in that the bolt is operated in a single action by pulling the bolt straight back without any upward movement. It makes it fast to operate. The rifle is available in wood, synthetic and Varmint versions. The Browning T-Bolt is gaining a name with shooters for its fast action, superb accuracy and unusual bolt.
Anschutz 1517 Thumbhole
The ultra-compact .17 HMR rimfire is made by premium rifle maker Anschutz. The 1517 action is very well engineered which attests to the Anschutz's reliability and legendary accuracy. I found the ergonomic thumbhole stock a delight to use.
So what was my verdict? What did I think was the pick of .17 HMR bolt-action rifles?
I'd give first place to the Browning T-bolt. Here's why.
This updated T-Bolt straight-pull desing is perfectly matched to the .17 HMR round and smooth to operate
The 10-shot rotary magazine with unique helical load system is compact and reliable under field conditions
There is an excellent selection of finishes and stock designs that range from walnut, black synthetic and short or long barrels
Verdict: This was almost certainly my favourite of all the rifles I tested. I love the straight-pull system as it works so well on this model. Accuracy is superb. The stock is well designed, though a little hollow feeling, but you get a spare magazine as standard and the trigger-unit is also good with a crisp pull to it.
In second place is the CZ Synthetic Silhouette
Robust and reliable .17 HMR with a good choice of wood or synthetic stock designs and barrel configurations, including Sporter or heavy as well as standard or carbine-length
Excellent accuracy. I have never shot a poor CZ. All models have screw-cut barrels for sound moderators
The stock is my favourite. It has a good shape with a nice heft, is not heavy, but has a solid feel
Verdict: Great value for money. The gun offers enough different choices and configurations for most shooters and their budgets. The new CZ 455 is accurate and adaptable with a swift barrel change between .22LR and .17 HMR. I'd say it is one to watch out for.
Third places goes to the Anschutz 1517 Thumbhole
This offered the best handling of all the rifles I tested. It sits securely in the hand and shoulder, aided by that excellent thumbhole design
Superb trigger, adjustable with reliable safety, too, contributing to the fine accuracy
Accurate but you need to keep the bore clean. In my experience Anschutz barrels are tight and benefit from a good cleaning regime
Verdict: Anschutz guns are expensive. However the price tag is more than justified by the level of finish, accuracy and quality of materials used. The rifles are always highly sought after and hold their value well.
Finally (but not least) comes the Sako Quad Synthetic rifle
Adaptable. A rimfire with the ability to change calibres so one rifle can play four roles
Bolt system is always reliable and the magazine pops out conveniently into your hand when the release catch is activate
Stock design on this Synthetic model has conveniently moulded grooves for grip, but no chequering
Verdict: Whether you use the barrel change facility or not, a standard .17 HMR Sako Quad makes an excellent vermin gun. Accuracy is always good, but be sure that the securing catch is full locked, though. An excellent rifle for a variety of uses.


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James Bond Producer Says Future Movies Will Remain Exclusive to Theaters
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When Amazon took over MGM there was always a question of what would happen to the James Bond franchise. While producer Barbara Broccoli was keen to state that in her opinion the franchise was a cinematic event that would stay that way, would Amazon see it the same way or would there be a sudden wave of bond spin-off TV shows heading our way? Well it looks like Amazon have for now seen things the same way as Broccoli with the producer being given confirmation by the streaming giant that future James Bond stories will head to theatres rather than streaming platforms.
Daniel Craig is just about to have his on-screen swansong as the super-spy and when we see the character return again is it unknown, but Amazon's comments seem to suggest the casting of a new James Bond is certainly something that is on the horizon and very much in their thoughts. Speaking to Sky TV, Broccoli appeared with Craig in the run up to the release of No Time to Die.
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"We focussed on making the films for theatrical release and… I think that's our position. [Amazon] certainly have told us that the films will be theatrical films in the future. And we'll see what happens," Broccoli said.
Daniel Craig added that he was very thankful that his final Bond adventure, one of the biggest, longest and most expensive in the entire franchise, finally made it into theaters and was not forced down the streaming route of many other movies that have suffered similar delays thanks to the various Covid lockdowns.
"It would have been sad [to see it on a streaming service], and we got here and we're going to actually get into the cinemas," he said, referring to MGM holding out for a theatrical release, before reminiscing on his reaction to originally being cast in the iconic role. "I just said I can't, I mean; I think you got the wrong guy. Thank you, flattering, but I think you've got the wrong guy. I didn't realise Barbara had already made up her mind. You know, if you know Barbara, that means she's made up her mind. It was just odd. It was just kind of and genuinely, you know people used to say oh you must have always wanted to be James Bond. I went well, yeah, kind of as a kid I kind of thought about it. I want to be Spider-Man as well, but I just thought it was never going to happen. And I never thought it would come on my radar. I just was like, I don't know, that's such an awful lot of pressure and God almighty, that's just going to be such a kind of like a momentous thing. Am I ready?"
No Time to Die arrives in theaters in the UK on September 30th following its world premiere at the Royal Albert Hall a couple of days earlier. The film launches in the US on October 8th, and MGM means it this time. Barbara Broccoli's quotes come to us from Deadline.
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A father recently bemoaned the fact that the iPod had deprived him of his teenage son. That is the son's fault, but it is also the father's fault. As Christ is shepherd of our souls, using rod and staff to guide us — the rod to knock us on the head when we are in danger of straying and the staff to gently encourage us — so is a parent a shepherd of the young, and sometimes the rod must smash the iPod, but never without the staff gently urging the youth along the right path. This is easier for me to say since I have never been the father of a teenager, and there are those who curiously list this among the sacrifices a priest must make. A pastor, though, is definitively entrusted with the care of a flock, as the Pope himself has a very large flock, and when the rod must sometimes be used, those who need to be tapped into moral consciousness will object at first, but on the last day they will be thankful that they were saved from going off a cliff. The rod without the staff would certainly be a battle-axe, and the staff without the rod would be a weak crutch.
The Good Shepherd says that "the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his sheep by name" (John 10:3). Like the father excommunicated from his son by the iPod, God Himself can be blocked out of our consciousness if we hear only our own voice, living in a "virtual reality" sustained by the imaginings of the ego. Jesus told Peter "Tend my lambs. . . Feed my sheep . . . Feed my sheep" (John 21: 15-17). The sheep are those who hear God but need encouragement. The lambs are those who seem to have blocked out God, Who continues to call to them. Once they have been brought to consciousness, sometimes by the shock of crises in life, which can strike like a rod, then God leads them with His shepherd's staff into green pastures and "restores my soul" (Psalm 23:3).
Prayer is conversation with God, and it is often difficult for us because, by misuses of our free will, we can "put Him on hold." When we do not answer, God leaves us a recorded message through the Scriptures, the saints and the Liturgy. The Latin word for deaf is surdus, and man does become an absurdity to his very self when he willfully listens only to himself. When the dying St. Stephen said he could see the Son seated at the right hand of the Father, the mob covered their ears, but one of them listened. When St. Paul was converted, he said: "you also, who have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and have believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit" (Ephesians 1:13).


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Studio Fuksas reveals plans for "vertical park" on Monaco waterfront
Lizzie Crook | 26 February 2019 Leave a comment
Studio Fuksas has unveiled plans for a stepped office and commercial building covered in plant-filled terraces, on the waterfront in Monaco.
Referred to by Studio Fuksas as "a vertical park", the scheme will be built on the site of a shopping centre in the south of the city, and will stand alongside a cable car station being designed by Shigeru Ban Architects.
The building will contain a mix of cultural and commercial spaces spread over five storeys, which will open out on to a series of curved, linked terraces.
"The new Fontvieille site offers a contemporary, fluid and organic architecture," explained the architecture studio. "The greening of the building introduces nature into the urban space, creating a new landscape up to the sea."
It will have a curved, organic form designed to echo its natural surroundings
Studio Fuksas' building will be orientated to maximise views of the sea, and designed to "emphasise" the qualities of the surrounding landscape – including the Rock of Monaco.
From the ground to the fifth floor, its tiered facade will be connected by ramps and staircases designed to create a series of scenic walks for pedestrians. They will also link to the adjoining cable car being built on the site.
"The project directs the building to the outside, towards the horizon, creating new links with the environment and the natural landscape all around," added the studio.
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Inside the building, the interiors and furniture of each floor will be distinguished by a colour, also be informed by an elements of the landscape.
While the ground floor will be red to reflect the tiles of the historic centre of Monaco, the first storey will be sea-blue, and the second purple to resemble lavender. On the third floor, shades of ocher will be used to reference nearby buildings, and the fifth level will be finished in grey tones to echo the cliffs of Cote d'Azur.
Led by Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas, Studio Fuksas is an award-winning architecture studio, which has completed more than 600 projects across the world.
The Fontvieille waterfront project is not the only building by the studio with a curved, organic form – it follows the Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in China, and more recently its design for a new convention centre with wavy floors and a bulging roof.
Project credits:
Client: Principality of Monaco, Cabinet du Prince, Ministère des Finances and Administration des Domaines
Architect: Studio Fuksas, Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas
Interior design: Fuksas Design
Landscape consultant: Atelier Jean Mus
Local architect: Alexis Blanchi Architecture
Commercial architect: L35
Commercial developer: SOCRI
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CFOs August 31, 2010
Singapore Stock Exchange Weighs Mandatory Sustainability Reporting
by GoingConcern
This story is republished from CFOZone, where you'll find news, analysis and professional networking tools for finance executives.
Moves are underway around the world to define and mandate reporting on the sustainability of companies' operations. Using the aftermath of the crisis as a cover, securities regulators, industry bodies such as FASB and IASB and investor groups are looking at how companies can usefully report on the sustainability – environmental, operational and financial – of their businesses.
The latest move comes from Singapore where the stock exchange SGX has issued a policy paper on whether or nor to mandate sustainability reporting for all companies listed on the exchange. The policy paper calls for expressions from the public prior to a deadline of October 29. SGX does not say whether or not it will introduce mandatory sustainability reporting, but it hints that it might.
"Investors who lead world opinion expect listed companies to be accountable for their financial results, how they achieve the results, and what impact they have on the communities within which they operate. SGX encourages more listed companies to commit to sustainability practices and reporting," it says in the preamble to the policy document.
The move comes a few weeks after the creation of the International Integrated Reporting Committee (IIRC), a working group of companies, investors and industry bodies to find ways to improve corporate reporting.
The scope of the IIRC is wider than sustainability, but sustainability is nevertheless likely to form a major part of any upheaval in the reporting process. Indeed, no less a body than the G20 has said that it wants changes to the global system of reporting so that all company reports follow the same global standard. Such an overhaul is likely to be very protracted. But in the meantime, it looks as if sustainability reports will form part of the eventual package. CFOs who are still behind the curve had better start planning now.
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By making false statements and omissions to external auditors, which resulted in the improper recognition of $3.6 million in revenue related to a contract with a large public-sector client, ex-WageWorks CEO Joseph Jackson and former CEO Colm Callan had to pay their way out of the SEC's doghouse. According to the SEC: In March 2016, […]


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Filmmaker sends legal notice to ministry over copyrights
Jakarta / Wed, October 7 2020 / 01:00 am
Illustration of a movie clapper.(Shutterstock/ Fer Gregory)
Indonesian filmmaker Ucu Agustin has sent legal notices to the Education and Culture Ministry, state-owned telecommunications giant PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT Telkom) and public broadcaster TVRI over alleged copyright infringements of her documentary Sejauh Kumelangkah (How Far I'll Go). On June 25, the film was aired at 9:30 a.m. local time on TVRI as part of Belajar dari Rumah (Study from Home), an educational program that aims to help students who are required to study from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is a collaboration between TVRI and the ministry. Sejauh Kumelangkah was also aired on online streaming platform PT Telkom's USeeTV. Both broadcasts were said to have been made without any permission from Ucu. Furthermore, the film had been cut and modified from a total of 34 minutes and 26 seconds to 22 minutes and 58 seconds, which Ucu cl...
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package edu.wustl.clinportal.client;

import edu.wustl.clinportal.domain.Participant;
import edu.wustl.clinportal.util.global.Constants;
import edu.wustl.common.exception.BizLogicException;
import edu.wustl.common.exception.ErrorKey;
import edu.wustl.common.util.XMLPropertyHandler;
import edu.wustl.dao.exception.DAOException;
import edu.wustl.common.util.logger.Logger;
import gov.nih.nci.system.applicationservice.ApplicationException;
import gov.nih.nci.system.applicationservice.ApplicationService;
import gov.nih.nci.system.applicationservice.ApplicationServiceProvider;
import gov.nih.nci.system.comm.client.ClientSession;

import java.util.List;

public class CaCoreAPIService
{
	private ApplicationService appService = null;
	private ClientSession cs = null;
	String serverUrl=XMLPropertyHandler.getValue(Constants.SUITE_CACORE_SERVICE_URL);
	String keyPath=XMLPropertyHandler.getValue(Constants.SUITE_SERVICE_CRT_KEY_PATH);

	/**
	 * Method to initialize the CaCoreAPIService
	 * @throws Exception
	 */
	private void initialize(String loginName,String password) throws Exception
	{
		try
		{

			System.setProperty("javax.net.ssl.trustStore", keyPath);//"D://jboss_18080//server//default//conf//chap8.keystore");
			appService = ApplicationServiceProvider.getRemoteInstance(serverUrl);//"https://localhost:1443/catissuecore/http/remoteService");
			cs =ClientSession.getInstance();

			cs.startSession(loginName,password);
			//System.out.println("API session created !!!!!!");

		}
		catch(Exception ex)
		{
			System.out.println("Error in initializing cacoreAPIService or Please check your login information!");
			Logger.out.error("Error in initializing CaCoreAPIService "+ex);
			Logger.out.error("Test client throws Exception = "+ ex);
			throw ex;
		}
	}

	private void terminateSession() throws Exception
	{
		cs.terminateSession();

	}

	/**
	 * Method to save object
	 * @param object object to be saved
	 * @return saved object
	 * @throws Exception generic exception occured
	 */
	public  Object createObject(Object object,String loginName,String password) throws Exception
	{
		try
		{
			//Long csmUserId = Long.parseLong(sessionDataBean.getCsmUserId());
			initialize(loginName,password);
			object=appService.createObject(object);
			terminateSession();
			return object;
		}
		catch (ApplicationException e)
		{
			Logger.out.error("Error occured while adding object using CaCoreAPI for object:"+object.getClass());
			//throw new DAOException("Error occured while adding object using CaCoreAPI "+e.getMessage());
			throw new BizLogicException(ErrorKey.getErrorKey("error.common.cacoreaApiService"), e,
					"Error occurred while adding object using CaCoreAPI");
		}
	}
	/**
	 * Method to update object
	 * @param object object to update
	 * @return updated object
	 * @throws Exception generic exception occured
	 */
	public  Object updateObject(Object object,String loginName,String password) throws Exception
	{
		try
		{
			//Long csmUserId = Long.parseLong(sessionDataBean.getCsmUserId());
			initialize(loginName,password);
			object=appService.updateObject(object);
			terminateSession();
			return object;
		}
		catch (ApplicationException e)
		{
			Logger.out.error("Error occured while updating object using CaCoreAPI for object:"+object.getClass());
			//throw new DAOException("Error occured while updating object using CaCoreAPI "+e.getMessage());
			throw new BizLogicException(ErrorKey.getErrorKey("error.common.cacoreaApiService"), e,
					"Error occurred while updating object using CaCoreAPI");
		}
	}

	/**
	 * Method to get list of matching participant for given participant
	 * @param participant object of Participant
	 * @return list of matching participant objects
	 * @throws Exception generic exception occured
	 */
	public List getParticipantMatchingObects(Participant participant,String loginName,String password) throws Exception
	{
		try
		{

			initialize(loginName,password);
			List participantList =(List)appService.getParticipantMatchingObects(participant);
			terminateSession();
			return participantList;
		}
		catch (ApplicationException e)
		{
			Logger.out.error("Error while retrieving matching participant list");
			//throw new DAOException("Error while retrieving matching participant list"+e.getMessage());
			throw new BizLogicException(ErrorKey.getErrorKey("error.common.cacoreaApiService"), e,
					"Error while getting participant matching objects");
		}
	}

}


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Did Frank Ocean's Blonde instigate Universal's alleged exclusives ban?
by Daniel Gumble
August 24th 2016	at 11:01AM
Frank Ocean's new album Blonde appears to have sent shockwaves through the industry in more ways than one, with the release allegedly responsible for Universal's reported blanket ban on artist exclusives.
Two days after the album's release, Bob Lefsetz, the man behind a widely read industry newsletter, wrote that UMG CEO Lucian Grainge had issued a company-wide memo to put an end to all artist exclusives.
It appears that Ocean had one album left to fulfil on his contract with UMG, which many believed would be the highly anticipated release that turned out to be Blonde. However, days before Blonde landed, Ocean released a 45-minute visual album named Endless, apparently closing his deal with Universal and allowing him to release Blonde as an exclusive on Apple Music via his own independent label Boys Don't Cry.
Universal has yet to comment on the situation, but Lefsetz was highly critical of both Ocean and Apple Music in its pursuit of exclusive content and its attitude towards music fans and independent artists.
"Shame on you Frank," he wrote, "and shame on everybody else who takes money from Apple and screws fans. There's enough money in music without taking every last buck, and the joke is on you, for thinking so short term, you want your music available to everybody, because in these days of information overload we need nobody, everybody is superfluous, you don't want to enter the marketplace with one hand tied behind your back.
"Apple Music is a me-too product that works badly that's locked behind a paywall and the music industry wants it to be the dominant platform so the fan is squeezed and indie acts are pushed down to the bottom where they belong."
A potential ban on exclusives could have a significant impact on several key Universal artists, with the likes of Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, The Weekend, Chris Stapleton and Alabama Shakes under its umbrella.
Universal has yet to comment on the situation, but at least two Forbes sources are said to have confirmed Grainge's decision, saying that Ocean's move was at least partly responsible for the alleged ban.
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Having practiced Sotai for over 20 years, Ozaki's first experience with the Sotai method goes back early to his teens. He spent his boyhood in and out of hospital struggling with an obstinate disease, and eventually was given up by his western doctors. However, his mother's desperate search for an effective remedy for her son, led him to the fateful encounter with the Sotai method, which miraculously saved his life.
By the time he decided to become a Sotai practitioner in his thirties, his mother was already well known as a Sotai practitioner in Japan. In order to deepen his understanding of the Sotai method, he has also studied other techniques including Cranio-sacral treatment, Mitsuva technique, Shaolin qi-gong, as well as other various alternative healing methods available in Japan.He worked as the assistant director at his mother's Sotai clinic in Iwate prefecture in Japan until he came over to Vancouver in April 2002. Having fallen in love with the local people and its nature, he made a decision to open his own Sotai clinic in Vancouver. His dream is to raise an awareness about Sotai as a great way for people to enhance their own natural healing power.
After her experience in the airline industry for more than a decade, Lihsia left her much familiar industry to become a natural therapist.
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During her TCM years, she encountered the Sotai therapy introduced by Koshi Ozaki who was then planning to launch his clinic in Vancouver.
Whilst learning the Sotai method from Ozaki, she helped him with the startup of Sotai Canada as his assistant.
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