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import { Component, Input, Output, OnInit, Injector, EventEmitter } from '@angular/core';
import { TranslateService } from '@ngx-translate/core';
import { CoreLoggerProvider } from '@providers/logger';
import { CoreDomUtilsProvider } from '@providers/utils/dom';
import { CoreUtilsProvider } from '@providers/utils/utils';
import { CoreQuestionProvider } from '../../providers/question';
import { CoreQuestionDelegate } from '../../providers/delegate';
import { CoreQuestionBehaviourDelegate } from '../../providers/behaviour-delegate';
import { CoreQuestionHelperProvider } from '../../providers/helper';

/**
 * Component to render a question.
 */
@Component({
    selector: 'core-question',
    templateUrl: 'core-question.html'
})
export class CoreQuestionComponent implements OnInit {
    @Input() question: any; // The question to render.
    @Input() component: string; // The component the question belongs to.
    @Input() componentId: number; // ID of the component the question belongs to.
    @Input() attemptId: number; // Attempt ID.
    @Input() offlineEnabled?: boolean | string; // Whether the question can be answered in offline.
    @Output() buttonClicked: EventEmitter<any>; // Will emit an event when a behaviour button is clicked.
    @Output() onAbort: EventEmitter<void>; // Will emit an event if the question should be aborted.

    componentClass: any; // The class of the component to render.
    data: any = {}; // Data to pass to the component.
    seqCheck: {name: string, value: string}; // Sequenche check name and value (if any).
    behaviourComponents: any[] = []; // Components to render the question behaviour.
    loaded = false;

    protected logger;

    constructor(logger: CoreLoggerProvider, protected injector: Injector, protected questionDelegate: CoreQuestionDelegate,
            protected utils: CoreUtilsProvider, protected behaviourDelegate: CoreQuestionBehaviourDelegate,
            protected questionHelper: CoreQuestionHelperProvider, protected translate: TranslateService,
            protected questionProvider: CoreQuestionProvider, protected domUtils: CoreDomUtilsProvider) {
        logger = logger.getInstance('CoreQuestionComponent');

        this.buttonClicked = new EventEmitter();
        this.onAbort = new EventEmitter();
    }

    /**
     * Component being initialized.
     */
    ngOnInit(): void {
        this.offlineEnabled = this.utils.isTrueOrOne(this.offlineEnabled);

        if (!this.question) {
            this.loaded = true;

            return;
        }

        // Get the component to render the question.
        this.questionDelegate.getComponentForQuestion(this.injector, this.question).then((componentClass) => {
            this.componentClass = componentClass;

            if (componentClass) {
                // Set up the data needed by the question and behaviour components.
                this.data = {
                    question: this.question,
                    component: this.component,
                    componentId: this.componentId,
                    attemptId: this.attemptId,
                    offlineEnabled: this.offlineEnabled,
                    buttonClicked: this.buttonClicked,
                    onAbort: this.onAbort
                };

                // Treat the question.
                this.questionHelper.extractQuestionScripts(this.question);

                // Handle question behaviour.
                const behaviour = this.questionDelegate.getBehaviourForQuestion(this.question, this.question.preferredBehaviour);
                if (!this.behaviourDelegate.isBehaviourSupported(behaviour)) {
                    // Behaviour not supported, abort.
                    this.logger.warn('Aborting question because the behaviour is not supported.', this.question.name);
                    this.questionHelper.showComponentError(this.onAbort,
                        this.translate.instant('addon.mod_quiz.errorbehaviournotsupported') + ' ' + behaviour);

                    return;
                }

                // Get the sequence check (hidden input). This is required.
                this.seqCheck = this.questionHelper.getQuestionSequenceCheckFromHtml(this.question.html);
                if (!this.seqCheck) {
                    this.logger.warn('Aborting question because couldn\'t retrieve sequence check.', this.question.name);
                    this.questionHelper.showComponentError(this.onAbort);

                    return;
                }

                // Load local answers if offline is enabled.
                let promise;
                if (this.offlineEnabled) {
                    promise = this.questionProvider.getQuestionAnswers(this.component, this.attemptId, this.question.slot)
                            .then((answers) => {
                        this.question.localAnswers = this.questionProvider.convertAnswersArrayToObject(answers, true);
                    }).catch(() => {
                        this.question.localAnswers = {};
                    });
                } else {
                    this.question.localAnswers = {};
                    promise = Promise.resolve();
                }

                promise.then(() => {
                    // Handle behaviour.
                    this.behaviourDelegate.handleQuestion(this.injector, this.question.preferredBehaviour, this.question)
                            .then((comps) => {
                        this.behaviourComponents = comps;
                    }).finally(() => {
                        this.question.html = this.domUtils.removeElementFromHtml(this.question.html, '.im-controls');
                        this.loaded = true;
                    });

                    this.questionHelper.extractQbehaviourRedoButton(this.question);

                    // Extract the validation error of the question.
                    this.question.validationError = this.questionHelper.getValidationErrorFromHtml(this.question.html);

                    // Load the local answers in the HTML.
                    this.questionHelper.loadLocalAnswersInHtml(this.question);

                    // Try to extract the feedback and comment for the question.
                    this.questionHelper.extractQuestionFeedback(this.question);
                    this.questionHelper.extractQuestionComment(this.question);
                });
            }
        }).catch(() => {
            // Ignore errors.
        });
    }
}


The Mach Meter Display is designed to work with the CXT/MXT Mach 7 performance module. Simply plugs into the Mach 7 module and allows the operator to adjust power setting on the fly while displaying the critical parameters such as exhaust gas temperature, manifold pressure, engine oil temperature and engine RPM. There are 7 pages of different screen options to view data. Display up to 4 different parameters. Includes timer, adjustable lighting and other selectable user modes. No drilling of your dash, simply clips on the instrument bezel.


You will probably want to use the sub class MultiThreadedJLanguageTool for best performance.
Thread-safety: this class is not thread safe. Create one instance per thread, but create the language only once (e.g. new AmericanEnglish()) and use it for all instances of JLanguageTool.
Constants for correct paragraph-rule handling.
LanguageTool build date and time like 2013-10-17 16:10 or null if not run from JAR.
The name of the file with false friend information.
Abbreviated git id or null if not available.
Name of the message bundle for translations.
The internal tag used to mark the end of a paragraph.
The name of the file with error patterns.
The internal tag used to mark the end of a sentence.
The internal tag used to mark the beginning of a sentence.
LanguageTool version as a string like 2.3 or 2.4-SNAPSHOT.
Create a JLanguageTool and setup the built-in Java rules for the given language.
Create a JLanguageTool and setup the built-in rules for the given language and false friend rules for the text language / mother tongue pair.
Activate rules that depend on a language model.
Activate rules that depend on pretrained neural network models.
Activate rules that depend on a word2vec language model.
Add a rule to be used by the next call to the check methods like check(String).
Change RuleMatch positions so they are relative to the complete text, not just to the sentence.
Use this method if you want to access LanguageTool's otherwise internal analysis of the text.
This is an internal method that's public only for technical reasons, please use one of the check(String) methods instead.
Disable the given rule category so the check methods like check(String) won't use it.
Disable a given rule so the check methods like check(String) won't use it.
Disable the given rules so the check methods like check(String) won't use them.
Enable a given rule so the check methods like check(String) will use it.
Enable all rules of the given category so the check methods like check(String) will use it.
Get all active (not disabled) rules for the current language that are built-in or that have been added using e.g.
Get all rules for the current language that are built-in or that have been added using addRule(Rule).
Tokenizes the given sentence into words and analyzes it, and then disambiguates POS tags.
Get all rule categories for the current language.
Get rule ids of the rules that have been explicitly disabled.
Get the language that was used to configure this instance.
Gets the ResourceBundle (i18n strings) for the default language of the user's system.
Gets the ResourceBundle (i18n strings) for the given user interface language.
Get pattern rules by Id and SubId.
Tokenizes the given sentence into words and analyzes it.
Get the alphabetically sorted list of unknown words in the latest run of one of the check(String) methods.
Returns true if a category is explicitly disabled.
Load false friend rules from an XML file.
Load pattern rules from an XML file.
Clean up all temporary files, if there are any.
Tokenizes the given text into sentences.
Whether the check(String) methods return overlapping errors.
Whether the check(String) methods store unknown words.
Maximum errors per word rate, checking will stop with an exception if the rate is higher.
Set a PrintStream that will receive verbose output.
motherTongue - the user's mother tongue, used for false friend rules, or null. The mother tongue may also be used as a source language for checking bilingual texts.
cache - a cache to speed up checking if the same sentences get checked more than once, e.g. when LT is running as a server and texts are re-checked due to changes. Use null to deactivate the cache.
The currently set data broker which allows to obtain resources from the mentioned directories above. If no data broker was set, a new DefaultResourceDataBroker will be instantiated and returned.
broker - The new resource broker to be used.
Whether the check(String) methods store unknown words. If set to true (default: false), you can get the list of unknown words using getUnknownWords().
Whether the check(String) methods return overlapping errors. If set to true (default: true), it removes overlapping errors according to the priorities established for the language.
Maximum errors per word rate, checking will stop with an exception if the rate is higher. For example, with a rate of 0.33, the checking would stop if the user's text has so many errors that more than every 3rd word causes a rule match. Note that this may not apply for very short texts.
Set a PrintStream that will receive verbose output. Set to null (which is the default) to disable verbose output.
Load pattern rules from an XML file. Use addRule(Rule) to add these rules to the checking process.
Load false friend rules from an XML file. Only those pairs will be loaded that match the current text language and the mother tongue specified in the JLanguageTool constructor. Use addRule(Rule) to add these rules to the checking process.
Activate rules that depend on a language model. The language model currently consists of Lucene indexes with ngram occurrence counts.
true if this category is explicitly disabled.
Enable a given rule so the check methods like check(String) will use it. This will not throw an exception if the given rule id doesn't exist.
Enable all rules of the given category so the check methods like check(String) will use it. This will not throw an exception if the given rule id doesn't exist.
The main check method. Tokenizes the text into sentences and matches these sentences against all currently active rules.
The main check method. Tokenizes the text into sentences and matches these sentences against all currently active rules, adjusting error positions so they refer to the original text including markup.
annotatedText - The text to be checked, created with AnnotatedTextBuilder. Call this method with the complete text to be checked. If you call it repeatedly with smaller chunks like paragraphs or sentence, those rules that work across paragraphs/sentences won't work (their status gets reset whenever this method is called).
paraMode - Uses paragraph-level rules only if true.
The main check method. Tokenizes the text into sentences and matches these sentences against all currently active rules depending on mode.
Use this method if you want to access LanguageTool's otherwise internal analysis of the text. For actual text checking, use the check... methods instead.
Tokenizes the given sentence into words and analyzes it. This is the same as getAnalyzedSentence(String) but it does not run the disambiguator.
a map of Categories, keyed by their id.
Get all rules for the current language that are built-in or that have been added using addRule(Rule). Please note that XML rules that are grouped will appear as multiple rules with the same id. To tell them apart, check if they are of type AbstractPatternRule, cast them to that type and call their AbstractPatternRule.getSubId() method.
Get all active (not disabled) rules for the current language that are built-in or that have been added using e.g. addRule(Rule). See getAllRules() for hints about rule ids.
Get pattern rules by Id and SubId. This returns a list because rules that use <or>...</or> are internally expanded into several rules.
file - the file to be added.


Pat Eakin: I too believe that certain sections of the country share the same flora and fauna and therefore have similar cultures. I'm just saying the words "The South" goes way beyond the boundaries of a "common culture".
Five Reasons to Apply as a Cybils Awards Judge If you blog about children's or YA books, please consider applying to be a Cybils Awards judge. Here are some good reasons to apply, and my criteria for choosing judges as YA Speculative Fiction Category Chair.


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Trump Trucking Regulations: What You Need To Know
by Cannonball Express Transportation | posted in: Trucking | 0
Since inauguration day on January 20, President Trump has signed a number of executive orders, including a few that will affect current U.S. federal regulations. What does this mean for the trucking industry and trucking regulations? Let's examine.
While proposed changes have attracted both criticism and praise, the Trump administration believes that regulatory reform in general will create more jobs and reduce unnecessary costs. Many trucking companies are hopeful that it will provide opportunities for a more inclusive and data-driven approach to regulations.
On January 30, an executive order to suspend any new regulations for 60 days was issued, and because several trucking regulations were in varying stages of implementation, companies throughout the supply chain are left wondering what's here to stay and what's up for debate.
Trump Trucking Regulations: What You Need To Know Cheat Sheet
Though the regulatory freeze blocks new regulations from being enacted, those already made into law won't be affected. This includes the controversial ELD mandate, which officially became law in December 2015. Industry analysts agree that the impending December 18, 2017 compliance deadline will remain in place, so carriers should make sure they're prepared.
Driver Training Rule
In December, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) imposed national minimum training standards for entry-level commercial truck drivers. Unlike the ELD mandate, this rule is impacted by the Trump administration's regulatory freeze. As of now, the FMCSA has pushed the effective date from February 1, 2017 to March 21, 2017, but the compliance deadline of February 7, 2020 has remained unchanged.
Truck Speed Limiter Mandate
Last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the FMCSA issued a proposal that would require speed limiting devices on heavy trucks (over 26,000 lbs). The mandate has been highly criticized by the trucking industry, and because it is still in its early stages, it will likely be cut by the Trump administration.
Tractor-Trailer Emissions Regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working on emissions regulations that require a reduction in tractor-trailer carbon emissions of up to 25% in the next 10 years. Because Trump's appointed EPA administrator does not believe carbon dioxide is a primary contributor to global warming, this initiative is also on the chopping block.
In addition to the 60-day regulatory freeze, Trump has issued a second major regulatory order that requires federal agencies to revoke two regulations for every new regulation implemented. Despite questions from critics around the logistics of enforcing the policy, this two-for-one approach could potentially ease burdens on smaller trucking companies and owner-operators, who are often hit the hardest when new regulations come into play.
Whether the trucking industry will benefit from the Trump administration's regulatory approach remains to be seen. It ultimately depends on where trucking falls on the administration's priority list, as any legislation takes a considerable amount of time and resources.

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Rodger Schultz (b. 1970) is a rising and globally collected Professional Fine Artist from Washington D.C. Expanding on a prosperous career in Illustration and Iconography, the breadth and width of his knowledge, command of visual languages and diverse range of mark-making, Rodger is quickly creating one of the most diverse and exciting portfolios in American Art.
His Drawing style is abstract. His landscapes, based in impressionism. His portraits, a playground of realist-tending illustration. The works he makes for himself are an infinite, experimental dance exploring the marriage between the three self-invented styles.
Where most artists concern themselves solely with self-expression, Rodger's training, background and innate joy is in creating work for others. Revering his clients, collectors and patrons as his own Self, his uncanny ability to absorb their will and manifest it has propelled him into one of the East Coast's most sought after Commission Artists -- private, public and corporate.
2017 Solo Show, asdfasdf, Cooley Gallery, Leesburg, VA.
2016 Solo Show, True American Grit, Fairmont Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
2016 Solo Show, W DC, Washington D.C.
2015 Solo Show, Cooley Gallery, Leesburg, VA.
2015 Solos Show, Awakening, Artist Proof Gallery, Washington, D.C.
2014 Solo Show, Artist Proof Gallery, Washington D.C.
2014 Group Show, Swatchroom Salon, Washington D.C.
2014 Group Show, Artist Proof Gallery, Washington D.C.
2013 Group Show, Swatchroom Salon, Washington D.C.
2012 Solo Show, The Dunes Gallery, Washington D.C.
2012 Group Show, O'neill Studios Annual Salon, Washington D.C.
2011 Group Show, G40 Art Summit, Washington D.C.
2011 Group Show, Modus Union Fall Salon, Washington D.C.
2011 Charity Group Show, Lamont Bishop Gallery, Washington D.C.
2011 Charity Group Show for Japan, G2, Washington D.C.
2010 Group Show, Modus Union Spring Salon, Washington D.C.
2010 Group Show, Modus Union Fall Salon, Washington D.C.
2008 Solo Show, Dumbarton Concert Gallery, Washington D.C.
2003 Group Show, Artists Museum, Washington, D.C.
July 2011, Viva Tyson's Magazine, "Loving an Artist"
June 1996, Good Times Magazine, "Demonstrating Genius: New Art Phenomenon Revealed in Sedona"


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Another Bad Thing About Texting
Any signal from a cell phone – even a little "ding" that indicates a text – can weaken your ability to focus on a task, according to a new Florida State University study.
In fact, the signal from a phone is comparable to the effects seen when people are actively using their own phone.
"The level of how much it affected the task at hand was really shocking," said Courtney Yehnert, an FSU research coordinator who worked on the study as an undergraduate student before graduating in 2014.
The study, "The Attentional Cost of Receiving a Cell Notification," was published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance. This is the first study to examine the effect of cell phone notifications on performance.
"Although these notifications are generally short in duration, they can prompt task-irrelevant thoughts, or mind-wandering, which has been shown to damage task performance," the researchers wrote in the paper. "Cellular phone notifications alone significantly disrupt performance on an attention-demanding task, even when participants do not directly interact with a mobile device during the task."
According to a news release from the university, the findings are significant because many public information campaigns intended to deter problematic cell phone use — while driving, for example —emphasize waiting to respond to messages and calls. However, even waiting may take a toll on attention, the researchers say. Even remembering to perform some action in the future is sufficient to disrupt performance on an unrelated concurrent task.
To conduct the study, the researchers compared the performance of participants on an attention-demanding computer task, which was divided into two parts. In the first part, participants were asked simply to complete the task. During the second part, although they were not aware of it, participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: call, text or no notification. Automated calls and texts were then sent to the personal phones of participants in the first two groups without their knowledge that the notifications were coming from the researchers.
Overall, the researchers found, participants who received notifications made substantially more mistakes on the computer task than those who didn't. In fact, the increase in the probability of making a mistake was more than three times greater for those who received notifications. Those who received phone call notifications fared worse on the task than those who received a text alert.
The researchers then compared their results to the findings of other studies that explored the impact that actually using a cell phone had on attention performance. They found their results were similar, suggesting that receiving a notification but not responding is as distracting as actually answering the phone or replying to a text.
The study didn't look at driving, but the researchers said the results are relevant to the problem of distracted driving.
They said, though, that the safest bet when driving is to turn off your cell phone and put it away.
Cocoa Is a Tasty Source of Vitamin D


The Tanaka Fund was established in 1974 as the result of an exchange of gifts between the governments of Canada and Japan. Canada offered $1,000,000 to Japan to promote Canadian studies in Japanese universities, while Japan provided 300 million yen for the enhancement of Japanese studies in Canadian universities. The funds were used to establish the "Japan Foundation Trust Fund for the Promotion of Japanese Studies in Canadian Universities".
Guidelines developed by The Japan Foundation stipulated that the Trust Fund would be administered as an endowment and that the income thereof should be made available for the support and promotion of Japanese studies at universities and colleges in Canada. Universities Canada has administered the Fund since 1975.
Until 2016, support for Japanese language lectureship at Canadian Universities was funded. In 2018, the Tanaka Fund was restructured to focus support towards young emerging scholars in order to foster the next generation of Japanese Studies scholarship in Canada.
Annual value: A total of $30,000 is available for this year's awards.
Programs guidelines and application form: Interested student should visit the scholarship portal and register an account by clicking on "Register" and then "Register as an Applicant".
Once the account has been created, they will be redirected to their portal landing page. Next, click on "Public Scholarships" and select the Tanaka Fund Grant.


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Shanghai International Port Group to operate Israel's new Haifa Port
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co., Ltd. (SIPG) is majority-owned by the Shanghai SASAC with state-owned China Merchants Group as its second largest shareholder. SIPG is the largest joint-stock port operator in China by equity throughput. SIPG was listed in the Shanghai Stock Exchange on October 26th, 2006 (600018.SH). By the end of 2014, the market cap of SIPG is RMB145bn, an increase of 82% compared to RMB79.6bn on the first day of listing. SIPG is currently a constituent stock of the SSE 50 Index. As of 31 Dec, 2014, its market value has exceeded RMB140bn. In the year of 2014, SIPG has been graded A+ and A1 by international credit rating top notches — S&P and Moody's respectively. SIPG operates all the public container and bulk terminals in port of Shanghai, specializing in container and bulk/breakbulk cargo handling, port logistics and port services with extended business covering pilotage, towing, tallying, feeder service, warehousing, freight forwarding, container truck drayage and international cruise business. In the past few years, the group has expanded its business into the emerging market, such as real estate business and port finance. Up till now, SIPG, through a series of complex regulations of institution and asset integration, has committed itself to four principal industrial segments, namely port handling, port service, port logistics and port commerce, featuring diversified businesses with real estate business, finance and international cruise industry. As China's main gateway port to the global market, SIPG, an easy access to the vast hinterland, serves 281 container shipping routes covering major ports globally and accommodates over 2700 monthly calls, which makes it the port with the highest density of container routes, the most frequent shifts and the most extensive coverage in the mainland of China. The world's top 20 shipping companies have deployed their shipping service routes in port of Shanghai; over 80 overseas shipping lines now have offices in Shanghai. SIPG has recorded the container throughput of 35.285mTEU, ranking No.1 for the fifth consecutive year in terms of container volume in the year of 2014.]]>


Riichi mahjong features dora tiles. Dora is a property that tiles may possess that increase a hand's value by simply having them. A tile possessing dora is called a dora tile, or simply dora. One dora equals one han for scoring. However, the possession of dora does not count as yaku. In other words, it is possible for a complete hand to possess dora and still remain invalid. Thus, the hand may actually be worth nothing. In contrast, it is possible for a hand composed of just one low ranking yaku to be very valuable just by having a large number of doras. Therefore, dora should influence a player's decision making process, but not to the extent of neglecting yaku. Furthermore, the luck element of hidden doras revealed by ura dora and/or kan dora indicator tiles wields an even greater influence on the game.
Dora tiles are indicated by revealed tiles in the dead-wall. The dead-wall contains ten dora indicator tiles. At the start of a hand, the first of these ten tiles is revealed. Given the dora indicator, the next tile in the suit following the dora indicator has a dora. For suited tiles, if the dora indicator is a 9, then the order loops around and the 1 is a dora. The same applies to the wind and dragon order.
In addition, Saki tournament games include red-five dora tiles. These automatically count as dora, regardless of the dora indicator.
While there is usually only one revealed dora indicator tile, there can be as many as ten if four kan are revealed a riichi declarer wins. If dora indicator tiles repeat, then indicated tiles will have multiple dora. If the dora indicator is a 4, then the red-five tiles will have multiple dora. The very rare maximum dora count for a single tile is 5.
A single dora can double the value of a winning hand and mutiple doras dramatically increase a hand's score. Like with the regular rules of hand composition, a dora tile must be part of composition in terms of melds and waits. Otherwise, a hand possessing dora that does not constitute a legal winning hand is worth zero. Therefore, it may but not always be advantageous to have doras in a hand. Overall, possession or discarding of dora tiles depends on the hand's development, which may or may not need them. Dora tiles may be dangerous to discard late in the round; a careful balance between keeping isolated dora for potential use and getting rid of them before it's too late is essential.
↑ Saki manga, hand 97.


A few years back, a student of knowledge gave me this great piece of advice. Thought I'd share because it's something I reflect on quite often, and for me, it's a refreshing reminder.
This is so true for my life subhana'Allah..
So true. Excellent reminder. I want to always trust Allah, even with my emotions.


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Netflix This Movie! Vol. 133
More picks for #Junesploitation!
Adam Riske:
June 12: Troma! The Toxic Avenger (1985, dir. Lloyd Kaufman) I'm not the world's biggest Troma fan but the original Toxic Avenger has its moments. You might be better off listening to my colleagues for suggestions today.
June 13: Video Nasties! The Exorcist - Everything I would have picked is not on Netflix, so why not go with this all-time classic whose release was caught up in red tape a bit by censors in the UK? My favorite part of The Exorcist has always been the performance by Jason Miller, which is heartbreaking. This is a rare horror movie that works equally well as a drama.
June 14: Bugs! Mimic (1997, dir. Guillermo del Toro) I've never seen it but that's what I'll be watching today. Let's hope it's good together. Mira Sorvino is a fox!
June 15: Spaghetti Western! Once Upon a Time in the West (1968, dir. Sergio Leone) I don't like this movie personally (I know, I know), but a ton of people really love it so don't listen to me and watch this one to make up your mind for yourself.
June 16: New Horror! So many to choose from. Netflix is the place to be for quality new horror! You won't go wrong with Maniac, We Are What We Are, Nurse or The Babadook.
June 17: Icons! The Brother From Another Planet (1984, dir. John Sayles) John Sayles came from the Roger Corman tree (I think...keep me in check if I'm wrong) so he's tangentially an icon. Anywho, this movie is really strange, funny and involving. Give it a shot if you are in the mood for something different.
June 18: Kung Fu! It's been a while since you've seen a Jackie Chan movie hasn't it? Check out one of my favorites today like the thrilling Supercop or the blissfully silly Operation Condor.
Adam Thas:
June 12th: Troma! Cannibal! The Musical (1996, dir. Trey Parker) It's amazing on what can happen when you have a hit show. Shot while most of the cast was still in school, the boys from South Park made a musical about the only man ever to be convicted of cannibalism in the US with a $125,000 budget a few years before South Park got picked up. The movie is not great, but if you enjoy the humor in South Park you're going to like it. It's crass and crazy sometimes but they managed to do a lot with a little. To be fair, Troma didn't make the movie but they did pick it up and release it. While it is on Netflix, if you have an opportunity to get the DVD it has one of the best commentary tracks ever where Trey and Matt proceed to start drinking at the beginning and are completely shit-faced by the end. Either way you see it, it's worth a watch. Say "Hi" to the Nihonjn for me.
June 13th: Video Nasties! The few of these I've seen I aren't on Netflix, so you're on your own for this one peeps.
June 14th: Bugs! Antz (1998, dir Eric Darnell, Tim Johnson) Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Woody Allen voiced an animated character that is just like him? Well, someone else did and put it in a movie. I am under the belief that Antz never got its fair shake at the theater because it was released the same time as Pixar released A Bug's Life. To be fair, I think A Bug's Life is better. Antz, however, still is a solid animated movie. The one thing Antz does have over any other animated movie is star power; the entire voice cast is a who's who of Hollywood.
June 15th: Spaghetti Western! Jack Reacher (2012, dir Christopher McQuarrie) While it isn't a Spaghetti Western in the traditional sense, I will argue with anyone that Jack Reacher is a Spaghetti Western at its soul. It stars Tom Cruise as a guy who rolls into town, gets involved in its affairs and has an awesome shootout at the end. I'm a fan of Jack Reacher and if you haven't given it a chance yet I would. If you've already have seen it, watch it with the "Western" goggles on.
June 16th: New Horror! Stage Fright (2014, dir. Jerome Sable) For the life of me I can't understand why this movie is only rated at less than 2 stars on Netflix. I get that it isn't for everyone, but come on! I thought Stage Fright was so fun and funny where it needed to be; in a Hollywood that keeps churning out the same bullshit, it was great to get something original.
June 17th Icons! True Grit (1969, dir. Henry Hathaway) You don't get much more of a Hollywood Icon than John Wayne (who my father is named after, incidentally). Many of us probably are familiar with the more modern True Grit from a few years ago, and while that one is great, I grew up watching Westerns with my grandfather so I'm a bit more partial to the 1969 version. The one thing I will say for the 1969 version is that the setting and cinematography are phenomenal and several scenes feel like you're looking at a postcard.
June 18th: Kung Fu! Return of the Dragon (1972, dir. Bruce Lee) Yeah, this one both stars and is directed by Bruce Lee. While this is far from his best movie, there are two big reasons two watch it. First is that the entire movie takes place in Rome, which is incredibly odd and it's interesting watching them try to sell that its Rome to you. The second is that Bruce Lee fights Chuck Norris at the end in the Coliseum. It's been stated I'm not a huge Chuck Norris fan, but you can't take away that he is a great martial artist, and seeing the two of them on screen at the same time is pretty spectacular.
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June 12: Troma! The Toxic Avenger (1985, dir. Lloyd Kaufman) Confession: I haven't seen a ton of Troma movies, but I HAVE seen The Toxic Avenger. I mean, it's the one with a superhero, so OF COURSE it's the one I go to and the one for which I have the most affection. Go, Toxie!
June 13: Video Nasties! Visiting Hours (1982, dir. Jean-Claude Lord) There's are apparently a lot of things that caused the UK's infamous shrinking violet Mary Whitehouse to have moral outrage. She hated Doctor Who, and she apparently also hated awesome horror and Michael Ironside. You can find both of the latter in Visiting Hours. I'm not sure how she felt about William Shatner (she probably hated him too because Captain Kirk slept with green chicks), but he's in this movie as well. Watch it and make Mary Whitehouse roll over in her grave.
June 14: Bugs! Big Ass Spider (2013, dir. Mike Mendez) For me, the selling point for this silly bugsploitation flick is that it stars J.J. Abram's pal Greg Grunberg in the lead role. I've loved Grunberg for years thanks to the show Alias, and now I feel a weird sense of duty to watch anything he's in. Ray Wise is in this movie too, so now you have no excuse.
June 15: Spaghetti Western! Once Upon a Time in the West (1968, dir. Sergio Leone) Netflix has a seriously limited selection of spaghetti westerns these days, but you could do a lot worse than what a lot of people consider to be Leone's western masterpiece.
June 16: New Horror! Stage Fright (2014, Jerome Sable) This was my second-favorite movie of last year. If you still haven't seen it, now's your chance. This horror musical is funny, gory, and full of heart, which is a weird thing to say about a horror movie unless you're making a pun.
June 17: Icons! One Down, Two to Go (1976, Fred Williamson) Fred Williamson directed this blaxploitation film FULL of icons. You've got the aforementioned Fred "The Hammer" Williamson, Jim Brown, Richard "Shaft" Roundtree, and Jim Kelly all starring together and kicking much butt. If you don't get to this one on the 17th, it works for the 18th.
June 18: Kung Fu! Way of the Dragon aka Return of the Dragon (1972, dir. Bruce Lee) Bruce Lee wrote and directed this movie, which pits him against Chuck Norris. If that's not a must-see, I don't know what is.
Week Three: Is it July yet?
June 12: Troma! The Toxic Avenger (1985, dir. Lloyd Kaufman) Weightlifting scene set a new standard... for fun!
June 13: Video Nasties! Bay of Blood (1971, dir. Mario Bava) One of the original video nasties, actually prosecuted under Britain's Video Recordings Act of 1984.
June 14: Bugs! The Fly (1958, dir. Kurt Neumann) "Help me... help meeeeeeeeeeee!"
June 15: Spaghetti Western! Once Upon a Time in the West (1968, dir. Sergio Leone) I can hear that ghostly harmonica now!
June 16: New Horror! The Babadook (2014, dir. Jennifer Kent) If it's in a word or it's in a look, you can't get rid of...
June 17: Icons! Mysterious Mr. Wong (1935, dir. William Nigh) You haven't lived until you've seen Lugosi play an Asian man!
June 18: Kung Fu! The Big Boss (1971, dir. Wei Lo & Wu Chia Hsiang) This movie will punch your throat out.
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Fist of Legend (1994, dir. Gordon Chau) I wrote about this in my kung-fu column, and now it's on Netflix Instant. Just in time for the Kung-fu space (June 18) for Junesploitation!
June 12: Troma! Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead (2006, dir. Lloyd Kaufman) While everyone else is recommending The Toxic Avenger, I'll dig a little deeper and go to bat for a more recent Troma effort. A fast food restaurant is built over an ancient Native American burial ground, creating tainted chicken that turns customers into ravenous zombies. This is the studio's first musical! The songs are a lot of fun.
June 13: Video Nasties! Visiting Hours (1982, dir. Jean-Claude Lord) I wouldn't normally recommend something that everyone else has also recommended, but this appears to be the only Video Nasty available on Netflix Instant right now (and it wasn't even prosecuted, so it barely counts!). I love the atmosphere of this one and Michael Ironside's super-creepy performance, but it lacks that energy and pacing of the kinds of exploitation films most of us have been watching this month.
June 14: Bugs! The Human Centipede (2009, dir. Tom Six) This counts, right?
June 15: Spaghetti Westerns! Roy Colt and Winchester Jack (1970, dir. Mario Bava) Choices are limited. It's not Once Upon a Time in the West. It's a Mario Bava western! That counts for something.
June 16: New Horror! Would You Rather (2013, dir. David Guy Levy) Again, better new horror titles have already been recommended. This one's pretty good, though. Jeffery Combs hosts a dinner party at which strangers are dared to do terrible things for money.
June 17: Icons! The Bloody Judge (1970, dir. Jess Franco) To be fair, I've never seen this one. It might be terrible. But it's directed by Jess Franco (Icon!) and stars CHRISTOPHER LEE, a fucking icon among icons who passed away this week. If you're using Netflix to knock out today's entry, this is the one you should watch. I think. I mean, I haven't seen it.
June 18: Kung Fu! Man of Tai Chi (2013, dir. Keanu Reeves) Keanu Reeves directed one of the best martial arts films of the last decade. The fight choreography is great, Reeves knows how to shoot it and Tiger Chen is at once totally badass and adorable. I love this movie.
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John Murphy June 12, 2015 at 1:02 PM
The majority have spoken. Once Upon a Time in the West rules.
Daniel Epler June 13, 2015 at 9:52 AM
Yes it does. And it's one of the two Spaghetti Westerns on Netflix. Get it together netflix. Geez.
Chaybee June 13, 2015 at 10:40 PM
Not Netflix but watched Der Samurai on VOD tonight. Thought it was pretty good. Watched Eli Roth's The Stranger also, thought it sucked.
JB - So you prefer Lugosi's Mr Wong to Karloff's Mr. Wong?
What are your thoughts on Lon Chaney's Mr Wu? Or Christopher Lee's Fu?
And of course, Peter Lorre WAS Mr. Moto!
Charles Lewis June 15, 2015 at 1:11 AM
Damn Kathy. Droppin' knowledge!


There are some employees who you know you can rely on for anything. Others who you know you can give little things to, but wouldn't trust with a larger assignment. In this section of the free performance review tutorial, you will find phrases to help you describe those dependable employees, and phrases to describe employees who are less consistent.
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eLaw publishes a new book on Law and AI
Published on 29 August 2022
From deepfakes and disinformation to killer robots, surgical robots and AI lawmaking: AI (Artificial Intelligence) is changing our world. That raises the question whether this requires some form of regulation. At eLaw, the Center for Law and Digital Technologies at Leiden University, prof. Bart Custers and dr. Eduard Fosch-Villaronga edited a new book on Law and AI. This large volume (27 chapters, 600 pages) extensively covers law and AI from a multidisciplinary perspective.
The book Law and Artificial Intelligence: Regulating AI and Applying AI in Legal Practice was published in the Information Technology and Law Series of TMC Asser Press and Springer, provides an in-depth overview of what is currently happening in the field of Law and AI. Contributors from different countries and different academic backgrounds discuss how AI could and should be regulated in the areas of public law, including constitutional law, human rights law, criminal law, and tax law, as well as areas of private law, including liability law, competition law, and consumer law. Also chapters that address the use of AI in legal practice are included.
The idea for this book originated in the SAILS Project, one of Leiden University's interdisciplinary research programs. In the SAILS project, technology experts like data scientists, computer scientists, and mathematicians work together with psychologists, linguists, medical doctors, archeologists, lawyers, and philosophers. This book represents an example of such interdisciplinarity since scholars affiliated with the SAILS project wrote many chapters of the book.
internet regulation
techno regulation
Law (LL.B.)
Rechtsgeleerdheid (specialisation) (LL.B.)
Bart Custers Professor of Law and Data Science
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Cooper-Gasnier show back on road
Comeback centre Matt Cooper draws Dragons team-mate Jamie Soward during a ball work session at WIN Stadium yesterday. Cooper will reunite with Mark Gasnier for tonight's clash against Gold Coast. Picture: ORLANDO CHIODOThey were once the biggest double act in the NRL. The dynamic Dragons duo who played 111 games together at club, State of Origin and international level.On the left side of the field was Matt Cooper, with his trademark punishing defence and powerful ball-running.On the right was Mark Gasnier, the untouchable, side-stepping, offloading, attacking weapon.Reunited tonight for the first time since September 13, 2008, Cooper believes the attention surrounding Gasnier's return to the NRL can help reignite his own season. Full coverage of the Dragons After a spectacular opening to the year which resulted in Cooper securing his 11th NSW jersey, the 31-year-old was struck down by a hamstring injury suffered in Origin II five weeks ago.Cooper said the arrival of Gasnier meant opposition defensive lines were now paying less attention to the powerful left-side trio of Cooper, Brett Morris and Ben Creagh."I've noticed sides have been stacking our left side with an extra member of their defensive line," he said. "I think with Gaz being back it will drag an extra player over to Gaz. It will make life a bit better for our left side, his presence alone is going to help our left side."Gasnier, who left for French rugby at the end of 2008, has played 143 games for St George Illawarra. Cooper has 189.Against a desperate Gold Coast line-up without NSW Origin enforcer Greg Bird and Queensland lock Ashley Harrison at Kogarah's WIN Jubilee Oval tonight, the pair will take the field together for the 99th time in Dragons clobber.They have also combined in seven games for NSW and six for Australia."It's been a couple of years since me and Gaz played together, it's going to be great to run out with him," Cooper said yesterday."Things change over time and there's a lot of new players here who Gaz hasn't played with. I think it's going to be good for Gaz to have me out there as a familiar face."As the Dragons chase a second successive minor premiership, Cooper is desperate to recover his best form after a frustrating period on the sidelines.Cooper limped off at half-time in Origin I with a hip problem, before tearing his hamstring in the final moments of the second game when Queensland secured a remarkable fifth successive crown."When I got injured, especially in Origin, that was disappointing," he said. "I'm keen to start fresh on Friday night and put in a good performance for the boys."Cooper said he expected the left-side attack to return to the form which made them the most feared combination in the NRL earlier this year."Our form was good when we were all together," he said."It's been great with me being out, so I've just got to get out there and play my normal style of football."Having the likes of Brett (Morris) and the two Bennys (Creagh and Hornby) inside me, it's made my job a lot easier."
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Q: Scala check if external process id (pid) is currently running? I need to check if a specified process is currently running using Scala.
All I have is the PID.
Does Scala have an internal function or do I need to parse it using ps?
Thank you.

A: You can import sys.process._
General example
import sys.process._
scala> import sys.process._
import sys.process._

scala> "ps" !

PID TTY           TIME CMD
570 ttys000    0:00.02 -bash
591 ttys000    0:00.01 bash /usr/local/bin/scala

getting the PID for the process scala
// !! to get result as String
scala> "\\d+".r.findFirstIn( "ps" #| "grep /usr/local/bin/scala" !! )
res9: Option[String] = Some(591)

for a more information see: http://www.scala-lang.org/api/current/index.html#scala.sys.process.package

A: When running Scala on Java 9, we can take advantage of Java's ProcessHandle which makes it easier to identify and work with native processes:
ProcessHandle.of(5210) match { case p => p.isPresent && p.get.isAlive }

where 5210 is the pid of the process you're interested in getting the status for.
This:

*

*First creates a Java Optional<ProcessHandle> from the given pid.

*If the process exists, this Optional must be present (which might be enough to tell if the process is alive depending on the system).

*And finally checks that the process is alive using ProcessHandle::isAlive.
No import necessary as ProcessHandle is part of java.lang.

A: AFAIK, Java or Scala doesn't have such functionality. If you are on UNIX based machine, yes, your best bet is to use ps command.
You can use the PID with ps command as follows:
ps -p 8238 -o "pid="

Here PID is 8283, and we ask ps to search for it, and if it exists, just print it.
scala> import sys.process._
import sys.process._

scala> def processExists(pid: Int) = pid == {try { (List("ps", "-p", s"$pid", "-o", "pid=") !!).trim.toInt } catch { case _: Throwable => -1 }}
warning: there was one feature warning; re-run with -feature for details
processExists: (pid: Int)Boolean

scala> val pid = 8238
pid: Int = 8238

scala> processExists(pid)
res11: Boolean = true

scala> processExists(1234)
res12: Boolean = false

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Periodontal disease is the most common dental condition in pets, and it affects not just senior pets, but all pets. Most dogs and cats by the age of three years will have early signs of periodontal disease. That is serious, so early detection and treatment are critical because advanced periodontal disease can cause severe problems and pain for your pet. "It's not just about bad breath," says Dr. Megan Bauer at Animal Care Hospital in Morris. IL. "Dental disease can affect the kidneys, the liver, and the heart, and to top it all off, pets are in pain; something that pet owners don't necessarily notice." Dogs rarely show signs they are in pain, so it appears that nothing is wrong, which is not the case at all. What pet owners do notice is bad breath, and that's reason enough to schedule a dental exam with your vet. Other signs to watch for are swollen gums, a swollen jaw, and difficulty chewing.
"When these more serious signs show up, usually the disease has spread, and we can't save the tooth, and the pet has been in pain for some time," says Dr. Megan Bauer. "Dental disease can also cause broken jaw, especially in smaller breeds. The disease weakens their small jaw and any impact, like simply jumping off a couch can lead to a fracture." Periodontal disease in dogs is categorized into four stages, with the earliest form of the disease when gingivitis appears. "This can happen to young pets just two or three years old," says Dr. Megan Bauer. "It's a misconception that it's only a problem in older dogs and cats. By the time we see serious symptoms, these pets have been in pain for a long time."
The Four Stages of Pet Dental Disease are:
1. The early stage is gingivitis, which is an inflammation of the gums due to tartar and bacteria.
2. The next stage is early periodontitis, which is when some bone loss occurs. During the middle stages of the disease, there is also a loss of soft tissue around the teeth as well, which gets more and more severe if untreated.
3. Moderate dental damage begins in stage 3 when 25-50% bone loss is visible on x-rays.
4. Stage four is characterized by chronic periodontal disease where the bone loss of 50% or more is visible on x-rays. This stage is where pets begin losing the support structure of their teeth.
An annual dental exam can detect the early signs of dental disease and keep your pet's mouth healthy. Dental disease starts with a plaque on the teeth that hardens into tartar. The good news is a dental disease is reversible if caught early enough, but even in advanced conditions, a dental cleaning will help your pet feel much better. The best preventative treatment is brushing but if that is too difficult, call us to schedule an oral exam.


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Patricia M. Bryan, P.G.
Rosann Park-Jones, P.G.
Kimberly D.P. Rentz, P.E.
Calumet City, Illinois
Phase I ESA, Geotechnical Survey
Rosann Park-Jones, PG
Patricia M. Bryan, PG
Calumet City, IL Former
Trucking Terminal
PHASE I ESA and Geotechnical Investigation
Bryan conducted a Phase I ESA of a former trucking terminal located in Calumet City, Illinois on behalf of a trucking company (Fleetech, Inc.) working with a construction company advising on redevelopment options (Direct Steel and Construction). The Site consists of two parcels totaling 7.5 acres that includes a former trucking terminal and an adjacent vacant parcel located in an area with mixed commercial and industrial uses. The Site previously operated for almost 30 years as a trucking terminal, maintenance and office building until early 2016 when it was vacated.
A review of Site records indicated that spills were reported for previous Site occupants. Bryan reviewed a previous Phase II ESA report and LUST/UST investigation/closure report. During Bryan's Phase I ESA, Bryan noted evidence of spillage of petroleum and other materials in the tractor maintenance areas, compressor room and stock room. A large indoor aboveground storage tank (AST) and vent pipes from other USTs were observed in the maintenance area, and oil-stained soils and stressed vegetation were found outside the facility near the maintenance areas. A total of five Recognized Environmental Concerns (RECs) were identified at the Site, one Controlled REC, and nine data gaps/other findings were identified in Bryan's Phase I ESA.
A geotechnical investigation was conducted at the adjacent vacant parcel (4.23 acres) for possible redevelopment as a paved parking lot. The vacant lot had a dense cover of trees and brush with limited access. A total of four locations were drilled along the property boundaries using a truck-mounted drill rig and hand auger with split-spoon sampling. Soil samples were collected from each location and analyzed using the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS), moisture content, and calibrated penetrometer tests.


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The notorious burrower, the mole, is perhaps one of the most secretive and mysterious creatures that persistently coexists with humans. While many people will see freshly-turned piles of dirt, indicating one of the little tunnelers has been near, very few have actually seen a mole. The reason for this is that moles are no casual diggers - they typically spend most of their lives below ground. So what happens when they DO show themselves aboveground?
One little mole was seen above ground in Surrey by a concerned onlooker, who reported the creature to Wildlife Aid. Moles are not well-adapted to stay above ground for very long, as they have poor eyesight and a less-than-stellar sense of smell.
When the mole was taken to Wildlife Aid's hospital, it became clear to the wildlife rescue workers that the little guy had only recently become independent and left his mom. Whenever moles leave their mothers, they can occasionally be found above the soil, trying to find a new home.
The young mole was a tad camera-shy, doing his best to wiggle into his nest of grass. Grass is a little more tricky to dig into than dirt, unfortunately.
The workers kept the mole for a bit of observation, to ensure the creature didn't have any injuries.
The little mole was a tad peckish, and didn't seem very interested in the tasty earthworms which were given to him as a snack.
Luckily, the mole had no injuries, so his return to the wild was imminent. "It's a general rule, with all wildlife, if they don't need to stay for any treatment, we always try to get them out as soon as possible," says Cristina, one of the veterinary surgeons at Wildlife Aid. "But particularly with moles, they don't do well in captivity, so it was even more important to get (him) out."
The team took the mole back to where he was spotted and dug a hole in the soft ground to help get the little fellow started on his new home.
If you see a mole above ground, it is generally best to leave it alone and give it a chance to burrow back under the soil, but if you sense the animal might be hurt, call your local wildlife rescue center.
Moles are unfortunately often considered to be pests, as they dig up yards and gardens. Many moles are killed by traps, as that is often seen as the only way to get rid of them. However, moles can be very helpful, as they aerate soil with their digging and eat pests that are harmful to plant roots. If you aren't a fan of moles in your yard, castor oil is a more natural and friendly method for deterring the creatures.


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Sélection – Institut Européen de la Forêt Cultivée
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Nomes latinos
Cartas IEFC
Pin-I-15
Guide Phytosanitaire Sélection
IEFC - Forest pests and diseases - Consult - Pin-I-15
Pine tree lappet
Dendrolimus pini (Lepidoptera, Lasiocampidae)
Host tree
The preferred host is Scots pine (Pinus syvestris) but, in outbreak conditions, it is also able to develop on other pine species and other conifer genera such as spruce (Picea) and fir (Abies).
Adults are reddish ochre and gray, with females usually paler than males, and have a wingspan of 50-70 mm for males and 70-90 mm for females.
Mature larvae are 50-80 mm long and are covered with hairs. Thoracic segments 2 and 3 have thick bands of blue and black hairs and a V-shaped spot is found on the 8th segment of the body.
Defoliation occurs mainly in spring, when conspicuous mature larvae are present.
Larval feeding causes periodic, large scale damage to pine plantations. Outbreaks may last up to eight years.
Defoliation by caterpillars reduces tree growth and tree health. Trees are more susceptible to other organisms such as bark and wood-boring insects, which may lead to tree death.
There is usually one generation per year, although in harsh climates two years may be required.
Adult moths emerge from pupae in mid-summer and fly in July-August.
Females oviposit 150- 250 eggs in groups of 20-100 on twigs, needles, or bark of Scots pine.
Larvae hatch in September and feed on needles.
Overwintering occurs as mid-instar larvae in the soil.
Larvae feeding resumes in early spring, usually on last-year's needles. Large larvae can move from one tree to another.
Pupation occurs in May-June, in tree crowns, on the bark of trunks and on understory vegetation.
Dendrolimus pini seems to prefer sandy freely draining soils. Outbreaks are always associated primarily to Scots pine plantations, although larvae may move to, and feed on other conifers. Monocultures are particularly susceptible.
Eurasian distribution from Japan to western Europe. Recently invasive in Great Britain.
Pheromone-baited traps to monitor adults in summer.
Glue banding around trunks to monitor larval abundance.
Preventive measurements
Dendrolimus pini is favoured by monocultures of even-aged pine and by sandy freely draining soils. Mixing pines with deciduous tree species may lower the susceptibility of the stands.
Curative control
Aerial application of Bacillus thuringiensis is usually the preferred curative method.
The effect of climate change on D. pini in Europe is unclear. Long-term measures in Poland showed that outbreaks are favoured by various climatic factors such as warm dry summers and cold winters, but these probably only affect the moth indirectly, through their effect on the host plant.


Are you planning on recycling your old tyres? From helping the environment to saving money, there are plenty of advantages to recycling. The versatility of this material makes it possible to create everything from tyre furniture to garden décor. If you don't have any old tyres lying around, you can buy used tyres on Junk Mail. Read our blog to discover more DIY tips.
Recycling involves collecting used materials and creating new products. When you incorporate recycling into your home DIY projects, you increase the affordability as well as the usefulness of these initiatives. You can recycle old tyres to make furniture, garden accessories, and bike racks. If you plan to recycle, you'll need to collect the materials you need, clean them, and then process them into something new.
Recycling is important as it helps to preserve our natural environment. Due to increased wealth, larger populations, and new packaging, the amount of waste that is being generated is on the increase. Our busy modern lifestyle means that more people are eating fast food, which creates additional waste. When rubbish is dumped in landfill sites, it produces toxic chemicals which pollute our environment. The products that we use require raw materials that contribute to the destruction of forests and other natural resources. When you recycle, the need for raw materials decreases and you contribute to protecting our environment. Recycling also helps to conserve energy and reduce the pollution that is part of the manufacturing process. Another advantage of recycling is that it's an affordable option.
Used tyres are accumulating at an alarming rate, which makes it important to find ways of recycling them. Tyres decompose slowly, which adds to the severity of this issue. If you decide to recycle old tyres, it's important to store them correctly while you're preparing for your project. Tyres that are left outside collect water and make the perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Keep them stacked indoors until you start using them for a project. If you buy used tyres to create planters, avoid growing edible plants in them. Tyres contain cadmium, which can be absorbed by vegetables if they're grown in them. Likewise, avoid using them to create beds for your pets or placing them somewhere where a curious pet may chew them. Other useful DIY tips include using older tyres and using them to create furniture.
Recycling your old tyres is an excellent opportunity to help reduce waste. Making tyre furniture is a fun and affordable home DIY project. If you don't have old tyres lying around, you can buy used tyres online. The advantage of recycling tyres is that they have a diverse range of uses. Popular options include transforming tyres into furniture or garden accessories. You can get creative by using sections of old tyres to make decorations, including birds and butterflies for your garden.
Another option is to use tyres to create raised beds for flowers and bushes. Beautify your tyre planter by painting it bright colours so that it's a functional and aesthetically appealing addition to your garden. Use your imagination to repurpose tyres by building artistic sculptures.
Stack tyres on top of one another to form a practical storage space for your bigger garden tools or use old tyres to make a compost bin. Cut tyres in half to build a border along walking paths or around flower beds. If you want to add interest to your garden, spend some time painting the tyres bright colours before you build with them.
Used tyres can easily be turned into shelves by simply hanging them up. Creating hanging planters is another popular option. A practical use for your old tyres is to cut them in half and position them to make a bike stand. Pile tyres on top of one another and plant flowers inside them to form an attractive vertical garden. This is a great option if you want to make the most of a small garden space. When it comes to building tyre furniture, your imagination is the limit. Once you've built a chair from tyres, you can complete it with soft cushions to create a comfortable seating place. Combine tyres with a wooden or glass top to construct a coffee table.
Now that you're feeling inspired, you can get started on recycling your old tyres. Dust off your old tyres and put them to good use or buy used tyres online at Junk Mail.
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I do the recycling in my business. I recycling Cardboard, plastic, glass . Now i see this to recycling the old tyres. But i don't know the company that i can send the tyres. Please when you know one of the company you can give me the number that i can give theme the old tyres.
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TAXI TEHRAN
Winner of the Golden Bear at Berlin Film Festival 2016, 'Taxi Tehran' is a witty and subversive piece of guerrilla filmmaking from director Jafar Panahi ('Three Faces'). A taxi driver is driving through the vibrant streets of Tehran. Diverse passengers enter the taxi, each candidly expressing their views while being interviewed by the driver who is no one else but the director Jafar Panahi himself. His camera placed on the dashboard of his car, transforms the car into a mobile film studio, and captures the spirit and contradictions of Iranian society through this comedic and dramatic drive. ★★★★ "Engaging and disarming: a freewheeling semi-improv piece of guerrilla film-making" - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian ★★★★★ "A vital and joyous undertaking" - Jonathan Romney, The Observer ★★★★★ "A movie — clandestinely made like its two precursors — of corrosive intelligence and gleaming courage" - Nigel Andrews, Financial Times


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India's TS Tirumurti assumes new chair of UN Counter-Terrorism Committee
TS Tirumurti, India's permanent representative to the United Nations was named the new Chair of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) on Tuesday (local time), Trend reports citing Business Standart.
Prior to taking up his current position as Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, in May 2020, Tirumurti served as Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, handling the Economic Relations portfolio (which included, inter alia, the Gulf and the Arab World, Africa, and India's Development Partnership), according to UNSC statement.
Tirumurti previously served at the Embassy of India to Egypt, in Cairo; at the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in Geneva; as the first Representative of India to the Palestinian Authority, in Gaza; as Counsellor in the Embassy of India to the United States, in Washington. DC; as Deputy Chief of Mission in the Embassy of India to Indonesia, in Jakarta; and as High Commissioner of India to Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur, the statement further said.
Tirumurti also served as Under Secretary (Bhutan), Director (Office of the Foreign Secretary), Joint Secretary (Bangladesh, Maldives, Myanmar and Sri Lanka), and Joint Secretary (United Nations Economic and Social Council) during his service in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, in New Delhi, it added.
India will chair the Counter-Terrorism Committee of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in January.
This Committee was formed in September 2001 soon after the tragic terrorist attack of 9/11 in New York, while India had chaired this Committee in the Security Council in 2011-12.
In 2021, India has been asked to Chair three important Committees of the Security Council, which include the Taliban Sanctions Committee, Counterterrorism Committee, and the Libyan Sanctions Committee.
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A contemporary comedy-fantasy adventure for young people inlaid with the music of today. The heroes of this modern allegory are THE BUGALOOS, a young, attractive musical group of teenagers (not unlike the teenagers of today, except they posess wings and bear a resemblance to butterflies, bumble bees, etc.). The quartette of heroes (Joy, I.Q., Harmony and Courage) live on a utopian island named Tranquility, and they have dedicated their lives to helping those who need help, while at the same time fighting the treachery of their arch rival Benita Bizarre, an evil rock-witch who lives with her followers in a noisy jukebox.


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SABIC's takeover plans to impact bulk & specialty chemicals market
Saif Ali Bepari November 29, 2017 news No Comments
One of the largest petrochemical producers and economic entities of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC), has recently announced its massive acquisition plans in the forthcoming years, with a special focus on bulk and specialty chemicals industry.Speaking about the development, SABIC's Chief Executive Officer, Yousef Abdullah Al-Benyan was quoted stating that the firm intends to spend around USD 3 billion to USD 10 billion in acquisitions over the next five years. He further stated that the group has decided to expand its reach in bulk and specialties chemicals market through acquisitions, given the tough competition prevalent in the industry.
Reportedly, SABIC is said to have been making efforts to expand its footprint across the globe by acquiring specialty plastics producers operating in China, Europe, and Middle East. According to Benyan, the said acquisition deals are likely to materialize by the second quarter of 2018. Furthermore, the group has been searching for opportunities to augment its agri-nutrients operations in South America and Africa, given the firm's contribution in agrochemicals production.
The specialties division of the group, which manufactures plastics for mobile phone screens, car windshields, and other verticals, is reportedly set to add USD 3 billion to USD 6 billion to the combined revenue of the group in the immediate future, said Benyan. The company reported a combined profit of USD 4.8 Billion in 2016, while the specialties division of the group currently contributes around USD 1 billion to its annual revenue before taxes, interest, and depreciation.
He further stated that the group has been contemplating on a number of acquisition opportunities in bulk and specialty chemicals industry, and aims to conclude first such deal in the last quarter of 2017.
With Saudi Arabia gearing up to diversify its economy by lowering its reliance on oil, the latest move of the group to target the lucrative bulk and specialty chemicals market would indeed prove beneficial, cite experts.
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10 Backyard Camping Activities
by Sarah Winkler
You don't have to go a long way to have a lot of fun.
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You don't have to go far from home to experience all of the fun of a camping trip. In fact, you don't have to travel farther than your own backyard. Instead of loading your car full of gear, food and games and trekking miles to a remote location in the woods, you can carry some stuff outside and set up camp. Here are some of the most fun, easy and inexpensive ways to enjoy a camping trip in the comfort of your own backyard.
Cook Out
Sing-alongs
Flashlight Games
Play Board Games
Bring a Deck of Cards
Play Outdoor Games
10: Cook Out
A cook out is a cook out, whether it's in the woods or in the backyard.
Although you might not be able to build an actual campfire, you can break out the ol' grill and eat some camplike food. You can cook hot dogs, roast marshmallows, and dine on other camping fare to give your backyard camping expedition a taste of the great outdoors. In addition to a grill, some towns and cities allow the use of an enclosed fire pit which makes the experience even more authentic.
9: Sing-alongs
Camping with friends and family can put a song in your heart.
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Sing-alongs are fun for just about any age group. Raise your voices with traditional camping songs that most kids learn in school, such as "I've Been Working on the Railroad" and "Oh! Susanna." Or you could branch out and sing pop songs from the radio. Songs that can be sung as rounds are also fun ways to have everyone join in the sing along. Just be careful not to wake up the neighbors!
8: Storytelling
Ghost stories can add a little excitment to the evening.
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Telling stories around the campfire is a quintessential camping activity that's easy to bring to your backyard. You can have each camper tell his or her own story, or you can make up a story as a group. Have one person start with a few lines of the tale, and then have another participant take over. Depending on your group of campers, you can tell funny stories to make everyone roll with laughter or scary stories to send shivers down their spines. Either way, you're bound to have an entertaining evening in the backyard while feeling like you're roughing it in the woods.
7: Flashlight Games
Flashlight scavenger hunts add a twist to the fun.
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Flashlight games are a great way to entertain your campers once the sun goes down. Give everyone a flashlight and use them to make shadow puppets. You can also run around your backyard and play a game of flashlight tag. Another option is to do a flashlight scavenger hunt. Have one member of your group select an object that's in the backyard, and use your flashlights to seek out the item.
6: Stargaze
Even in your backyard other worlds can open up before you.
After the sun has set, you can spread a blanket out in your backyard, lie down and gaze at the stars. Try to have your campers identify constellations and shooting stars. Another fun way to enjoy the stars is to create your own names for patterns of stars that you see in the night sky. A telescope can make the experience even more eye-opening.
5: Pitch a Tent
Camping just isn't camping without a tent.
To give your backyard camping adventure an authentic feel, set up a tent in a flat area in your yard. If you don't have a tent, you can construct a makeshift one by throwing a blanket or sheet over a clothesline or other structure. Give your tent some shape by pinning it down with stakes. But be careful: A homemade tent might not hold up in the rain, so keep an eye on the weather forecast!
4: Play Board Games
Some board games are more extravagant than others.
Board games aren't just for the indoors; a family favorite board game is equally fun outside. Play an old favorite like Candyland or Monopoly, or teach your kids how to play a game of strategy like checkers or dominoes. You won't have to worry about lugging your board games far when you pack up and head home.
3: Bring a Deck of Cards
Both young and old can enjoy a game of cards.
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With a simple deck of cards, you and your family can play countless games appropriate for a variety of age groups. You can teach your technology addicted kids a card game that you played during your childhood that they might not be familiar with. For the younger campers in your group, you might want to play an old favorite such as "War", "Go Fish", "Sevens" or "Old Maid." Of course, the adults in the group can play more competitive and complicated games such as poker or rummy.
2: Play Outdoor Games
Bocce ball is a backyard favorite.
Nothing beats a game of catch, dodgeball, kickball or bocce before the sun goes down. Challenge your campers to a series of relay races including a three-legged race, wheelbarrow race and egg-and-spoon race. Capture the flag and hide-and-seek can also be fun activities for a backyard camping trip. Depending on the number of people camping with you, you can even expand to team sports such as two-on-two soccer. Bottom line: Get active and be imaginative. Challenge your campers to come up with a unique and imaginative spin on one of these perennial outdoor favorites.
1: Unplug
It's possible to leave your electronics behind -- really, it is.
Camping trips are all about getting rid of the distractions of everyday life, so make sure that you extend this philosophy to a backyard camping trip as well. Although you're right outside your home, make sure to emphasize that camping is about inventing ways to have fun that aren't focused on electronics, cell phones, laptops or iPods. Think of fun and creative games and activities that don't involve technology. The imagination of your friends and family might surprise you.
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I was somehow convinced by my friend Barry to see The Fast And The Furious 4, which is actually just called Fast & Furious. Because I had to sit through this, I decided to make it that much tougher for my fellow film goers by spending the entire movie on my cell phone. Now if someone was doing this while I was watching a movie, I would be enraged, but since it was Fast & Furious, I think it just added to the ambiance. I thought we would make the viewing a little art project, so I decided to live blog the whole thing. Below I have posted that account. Keep in mind that you should start from the bottom and read up because it is in reverse order and remember, my Twitter is full of brilliance like this so follow it here.
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A large group from Equinix recently took part in a custom School Supply Scramble scavenger hunt through Montréal, Quebec. This global financial team had a great time completing challenges throughout the city as they assembled backpack donations for local children in need.
Equinix likes to include a charity component into every event they plan, and this meeting with their global financial team in Montréal was no different. They had three main goals for the event: develop and build relationships between employees, have some fun as they explored the city, and give back to the community.
After reaching out for a free consultation, the group decided to try a custom School Supply Scramble. While this charity activity usually takes place entirely indoors, the Outback Team Building & Training event coordinators were instead able to set it up so teams from Equinix needed to complete challenges all around the city in order to earn supplies for their backpack donations.
The resulting experience was a ton of fun for this group of international employees. Not only did they get to see some of the most popular landmarks in the area, such as the Montréal Observation Wheel and the Old Port of Montréal, but they also got to share a lot of laughs along the way. And in the end, teams were able to donate all of the school supply kits and backpacks to Carrefour Famillial Hochelaga, a local organization supporting families in the area.
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The TIM Shared Value model, which the company adopted in 2014, is designed to help measure the shared value TIM creates through projects that generate economic value for the Group (Business Value) and for society (Social Value).
In fact, starting with an analysis of the main trends at global level and the priority needs for the country, as an ICT sector operator TIM has identified effective solutions in areas where it can provide a concrete response.
Over the course of 2017, the analysis conducted in 2016 on the contribution TIM can make towards the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the UN for 2030 was updated. These were compared with the topics in the 2017 materiality matrix and a careful analysis of the individual targets revealed the 11 most important sustainable development objectives for TIM.
The method: study and analysis
The analysis, updated in 2017, examined the objectives set by the Italian Digital Agenda, the Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN for 2030 and some national and international studies, including:
· ISTAT's document on "Fair and Sustainable Well-Being" in Italy;
· the "Better Life Initiative" document by the OSCE; Social Progress Index Findings Report - Social Progress Imperative - 21 June 2017;
· GeSI Businesses Action --> Smarter 2030 Businesses Playbook - GeS;
· the European Commission's Europe 2020 Strategy;
· the European Commission's Country Report Italy 2016;
· the World Economic Forum's Global Risks 2015 document;
· KPMG's Future State report;
· Oxford Economics' Digital Megatrends 2015;
· Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei's Disclosure, Measurement, Management and Mitigation of Climate Change Risk for Companies De Risk-CO.
Shared Value culture
Fully integrating sustainability within the company also means encouraging the spread of shared value culture. This is why the main areas of the Group are involved in various ways in identifying the priority areas of intervention and working together to measure the results achieved through the TIM Shared Value Model.
Validation of our measurement model
In 2016, the company decided to validate its measurement system by subjecting the TIM Shared Value Model to assessment by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the Group's auditor. PwC was able to develop its analysis of the 3 areas that make up the model; digitisation, connectivity and social innovation, environmental protection and digital culture, which are examined according to six key dimensions: certainty of measurement, reporting framework, integrity of information, consistency, coherence of performance indicators and external validation.
The conclusions of the audit by PwC are given in the Report issued and attached to the Sustainability Report 2016.


The importance of conducting proper investigations into workplace accidents has taken on added significance given the rise in industrial accidents and increasingly zealous enforcement of workplace safety laws by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). But the key to a proper investigation — or avoiding the accident in the first place — is having an effective safety and health program in place to protect your employees. Implementing the following best practices will help you avoid the costs of workplace injuries, including decreased productivity and lost efficiency, while putting you in the best position to defend your company's interests against OSHA enforcement actions and citations.
There are a few simple steps you can take to stay off OSHA's radar. First and foremost, you should ensure you are accurately and regularly recording work-related injuries and illnesses on your OSHA Form 300, summarizing this information on your Form 300A on an annual basis, and posting the Form 300A. Also, confirm you have posted OSHA's Job Safety and Health poster in a conspicuous location, which can be downloaded from OSHA's website, www.OSHA.gov.
You should also verify that your company's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), which is a requirement in many states, is effective and being implemented throughout your organization. Also, check to make sure your Heat Illness Prevention Program (HIPP) includes procedures for providing sufficient drinking water and access to shade, limiting work severity and duration and allowing cool-down rest periods. Your HIPP should also set forth acclimatization methods and high-heat procedures and establish effective employee communication channels and weather monitoring systems.
Remember that absent extenuating circumstances, every employer is required to report the fatality of an employee within eight hours and to report any in-patient hospitalization, amputation or eye loss within twenty-four hours after the employer knows, or with diligent inquiry would have known, of the severe injury. Because public safety officials and emergency response personnel from ambulance companies generally report workplace injuries to OSHA officials, odds are that the agency will know about any such injury at your workplace and will be on the lookout for your company to complete the required report.
Notably, many states have their own occupational safety and health programs and reporting requirements tend to vary by state, although all states are required to have requirements that are at least as effective as OSHA's requirements. For instance, Cal/OSHA's definition of a "serious injury" refers to an injury that "requires inpatient hospitalization for a period in excess of 24 hours for other than medical observation or in which an employee suffers a loss of any member of the body or any serious degree of permanent disfigurement." Consequently, OSHA may expect you to report any incident that results in a cut or abrasion, which you may not immediately recognize as a reportable injury.
If your safety manager anticipates an upcoming onsite visit from OSHA, he or she should ensure that all worksite employees are afforded an opportunity to review their safety training records as soon as possible. Employees often understate or fail to recall the amount and specificity of their training. Be cautious if an OSHA representative asks you to comment on the status or responsibilities of any subcontractor or other party working on a construction site. Be equally cautious if the OSHA investigator asks you to comment on whether any entity is an "exposing," "creating," "controlling," or "correcting" employer. Those determinations should be made only after serious deliberation and consultation with counsel.
1. If an OSHA investigator arrives at a time when worksite employees are engaged in strenuous activity or using potentially hazardous machinery or processes, a manager or safety official should initiate a rest period during the pendency of the visit.
2. While an OSHA investigator may ask you to allow a union representative to participate in an onsite investigation, you are not required to release a group of stewards.
3. OSHA investigators often ask employees to provide tape recorded statements. Your employees should be aware that they are not legally required to agree to be recorded. Additionally, they are entitled to receive a copy of any written statement or report they are asked to sign.
4. None of your managers or safety professionals should assist an OSHA investigator with an accident reenactment. Nor should they speculate in response to provocative or hypothetical statements or questions.
5. If you believe that too many investigators are questioning individual workers, immediately voice your concern to the lead investigator or District Manager at OSHA's local office.
6. If you have any employees who communicate best in a language other than English, make sure any investigator who is questioning those employees is fluent in the employee's primary language.
7. If you find that an OSHA investigator is behaving over-aggressively or exhibiting bias, ask for a pause in the investigation and contact his or her District Manager by telephone.
8. In an investigation involving a serious injury or fatality, any management-level employees should generally be accompanied in an interview by an attorney specializing in workplace safety issues.
9. Your managers should be aware that their verbal statements and any comments during walk-around sessions are "on the record" as far as the OSHA investigators are concerned.
10. OSHA investigators often focus on whether an injured employee, accident participant, or witness has supervisory responsibilities. The investigators are particularly interested in determining if a foreman or lead-person has responsibilities related to workplace safety. If OSHA determines that any person with safety responsibilities was involved in a violation of an OSHA regulation or safety order, you may forfeit the "independent employee act" defense in subsequent litigation. Therefore, it is important that you coordinate with your legal counsel ahead of time so you are prepared to accurately answer any questions and provide proper statements related to supervisory status.
When asked to present an accident report or a hazard analysis soon after the event that prompted the visit, you should proceed with caution. Most investigative documents should be considered incomplete or works in progress and should not be submitted to the investigator.
If an OSHA investigator asks to return to the accident after the initial investigative visit, he should be instructed in writing to arrange follow-up visits with your legal counsel.
Similarly, if your workers' compensation carrier wants to conduct an onsite accident investigation, make sure the insurer's counsel initiates and directs the process. The carrier's notes and reports should be confidential and privileged attorney-work product.
Lastly, make sure that you control access and maintain order and decorum at the accident site. Don't rely on a receptionist or security guard to make critical decisions regarding access to an accident site.
The key to an effective investigation and response to a workplace incident is preparation. Anticipate that representatives from diverse agencies may ask to visit an accident site. You could get visits from OSHA enforcement officers, OSHA's Legal Unit, the local District Attorney's Office, police, fire, and public health agencies, the coroner, insurance investigators, plaintiffs' attorneys and the press. All have different rights of access and different objectives; the only way to handle visits effectively from all of these individuals is to prepare ahead of time.
Collin D. Cook is a partner in the San Francisco office of Fisher Phillips. He can be reached at [email protected] or 415/490-9032.
Warren L. Nelson is a partner in the Irvine and Los Angeles offices of Fisher Phillips. He can be reached at [email protected] or 949/798-2111.


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