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Q: Connect an RJ45 (Ethernet) cable to RJ11 jack (telephone) I have a landline telephone jack in my room that I wish to get an adapter for that allows me to use the Ethernet port on my computer (what is the name of this adapter?).
However the house I live in has a router connected downstairs hooked up to a telephone line. My question is can I get this adapter (whatever it's called) and use Ethernet in my room using the telephone line or will it disrupt the house router? Will I have to wire my Ethernet to the router to use upstairs in my room?

A: Maybe you're looking about something like a powerline-adapter. Powerline-adaptor needs an electric socket to send the encrypted data frequencies over the current-wire-net. In your case from an electric socket next to your router to your room upstairs.
It's a problem to do it with a telephone-line since (I imagine) the telephone cable have only 2 wires, but you need at least 4 wires for Ethernet cat 1-5 and 8 wires for cat 5-7. And you should know where the cable of the telephone socket upstairs, ends. In the case the telephone wire have 4 and more wires and the wire is directly connected to the one downstairs, you would need a crimping tool with Ethernet-LAN connectors. As advise, the telephone wire and cable is usually not built to use for LAN, because of some electromagnetic differences.
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A: landline uses 2 to 4 wires in the cable for an outlet while Ethernet uses 6 to 8 (always recommended 8).
Sometimes in newer homes/offices builders will use Cat5e cable (ethernet) for a landline.  If this is the case a new adapter can be put on each end other cable for this purpose if the builder did not use one cable for multiple landlines (also common).
running a new cable is the best solution.  or using dialup (not a good option)

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The cartoon by David Hitch (Telegram & Gazette, Aug. 21) represents editorial abuse at its worst.
The cartoonist�s clear intention is to equate Boston firefighter Albert Arroyo and his shameful abuse of disability benefits with those public sector retirees who are collecting legitimate pensions which were earned after decades of service. The stated suggestion that public employees are entitled to retire with full pensions at the age of 40 is ludicrous and an obvious attempt to present a deliberate lie as a fact.
Mr. Hitch knows full well that his characterizations are false. The cartoonist, and the T&G, owe their readership an apology. The location of the apology and its print size should be equivalent to the location and print size of today�s cartoon, rather than tucked away in a small corner on Page D23.
Appropriate use of sarcasm and exaggeration for emphasis are positive, well-established characteristics of political commentary.
However, Mr. Hitch�s editorial expression went far beyond the limits of good taste and fairness.


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Support for Stinnett
We would like to endorse Richard Stinnett for Newton City Commission. During the time Richard has been a neighbor and friend of ours, we have learned he has the qualities it takes to help our community. He has an excellent work ethic. He is out in the community always visiting and interested in helping where he can make a difference. He listens to your concerns and asks the hard questions while looking for solutions that are beneficial for everyone. Richard is truly interested in making Newton a better place to live and work.
We ask that you take a look at Richard and his vision for Newton. Please checkout his website: www.Rich4Newton.com.
We strongly recommend Richard Stinnett for Newton City Commission.
— Tom and Donna Ratzlaff, Newton
Treaster understands the importance of educators
Virtuous Citizens ignore monetary gain and seek to root out ignorance and corruption. Citizenship requires one to embrace the responsibility of service to his fellow man and at times set aside self-interest in support of the common good. Matt Treaster is a virtuous citizen!
Matt Treaster graduated from the United States Naval Academy and has dedicated his career to public service. Matt has a record of service to our community that places him at the top of the list of those seeking election to the USD 373 Board of Education. Matt served as Harvey County Attorney before becoming an Assistant US Attorney. He spent numerous hours in the evenings serving as an elected official on the Newton City Commission and currently serves as President of the USD 373 Board of Education.
It was an honor to serve with Matt on the Newton City Commission for four years. During this time I came to understand that Matt is a man of principle. A person who has a set of strong convictions but also a person who understands that the interests of the community must be the highest priority. We didn't always agree on every issue and our voting records might reflect some of those disagreements. None of those disagreements defines Matt Treaster in my mind. What defines Matt Treaster is his willingness to work to build a consensus and move our community forward! Finding a way to build consensus is one of Matt Treaster's greatest virtues.
— Grant Scott, Newton
We endorse Richard Stinnett for the Newton City Commission. We've gotten to know him working on several community projects together and are impressed with his fiscal conservatism and his leadership ability. Rich wants to make Newton a great place to live without breaking the taxpayers back. He understands we need to invest in Newton by creating more living wage jobs, improving our schools, reducing our taxes and continuing to make public safety a priority.
We encourage you to vote for Richard Stinnett, City Commissioner.
— Bob and Liz Pomeroy, Newton

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Estonian FinTech unicorn TransferWise plans major expansion in Tallinn
TransferWise, a FinTech founded in Estonia to build the best way to move money around the world, announced a major expansion within the next six months, including 165 jobs to be created in Tallinn. The news comes following a period of exponential growth for the business, with revenue growing 70% in the last financial year to £302.6 million.
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photo by TransferWise
Despite the economic climate, Estonian-built startup unicorn TransferWise has continued to expand throughout 2020, now reaching nine million customers worldwide, from 14 offices across the globe, including Tallinn, London, Singapore, New York and Sao Paulo. Currently with 2,200 employees, almost half of them in Tallinn, the latest hiring goals will see the business grow almost a third, in the space of just half a year. The new roles will be available across all areas of the business, including engineering, finance, marketing and HR.
"We're already improving international banking for nine million people and businesses, but this is just the very beginning," Kristo Käärmann, Founder and CEO of TransferWise said. "We need a lot of help beyond our current team of 2,200 people to achieve our mission of money without borders."
TransferWise is adapting to the new COVID-19-created remote working preference situation perfectly. The company's remote working policy allows TransferWise team members to work remotely for up to three months of the year.
"Working in distributed teams is in our DNA from the beginning, and we're proud to be able to change and adapt our working practices to better suit our hard working teams," Käärmann noted. "Our remote working policy is designed with an international team at heart. We started TransferWise in 2011 distributed across 3 locations, and we have, over time, expanded to 14 offices."
Great demand on Estonian brains
TransferWise, as expected, isn't the only Estonian company announcing the readiness to expand and hire people in Estonia. According to Digipro, Milrem Robotics, the Estonian defence solutions provider, and Helmes, the international custom software development company headquartered in Tallinn, both revealed their plans to hire nearly 50 employees in Estonia. TransferWise is looking for 165 new employees in Estonia.
TransferWise is a global technology company that's building the best way to move money around the world. Whether you're sending money to another country, spending money abroad, or making and receiving international business payments, TransferWise is on a mission to make its clients' lives easier and save them money.
Co-founded by Taavet Hinrikus and Kristo Käärmann, TransferWise launched in 2011. It is one of the world's fastest growing tech firms having raised over $1 billion in primary and secondary transactions from investors such as D1 Capital Partners, Lead Edge, Lone Pine, Vitruvian, IVP, Merian Chrysalis Investment Company Ltd, Andreessen Horowitz, Sir Richard Branson, Valar Ventures and Max Levchin from PayPal.
Nine million people use TransferWise, which processes over $6 billion in cross-border payments every month, saving customers over $1.5 billion a year.
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Uranus will Sparkle This Weekend
by Weatherboy Team Meteorologist - March 4, 2022
Photograph of the icy planet Uranus. Image: NASA JPL
Look up this weekend at the night sky and you could be treated to a rare treat as Uranus sparkles close to the Moon. Just above the dimly lit crescent moon this weekend, which will be illuminated approximately 20%, Uranus will be there sparkling in the western sky, right after dark. The best time to see Uranus is Sunday night; but don't wait too long to peer into the night sky; by 9:30 pm ET, both the Moon and Uranus will set.
Uranus is a mysterious place, with scientists learning more and more about the distant planet each year. Recent research has uncovered that Uranus smells and squirts X-Rays and it appears slushy balls move about in the planet's atmosphere.
Researchers using a telescope on Hawaii in 2018 were able to determine that Uranus smells with an atmosphere rich in rotten egg smelling hydrogen sulfide; another observatory on Hawaii combined with satellite data confirmed that the mysterious planet also squirts x-rays.
Scientists have determined that X-Rays are coming from Uranus. NASA/CXO/University College London/W. Dunn et al; Optical: W.M. Keck Observatory
Using technology made possible with a telescope on Hawaii's Big Island, scientists have been able to identify the smelly gas there, setting the stage for other interesting discoveries in our Universe and beyond. Prior to this point, the composition of Uranus' atmosphere has never been unambiguously identified. It was widely assumed to be composed primarily of either ammonia or hydrogen sulfide (H2S) ice. In a paper published in April 2018 in Nature Astronomy, scientists describe how they confirmed the hydrogen sulfide in the atmosphere there.
"If an unfortunate human were ever to descend through Uranus' clouds, they would be met with very unpleasant and odiferous conditions," study lead author Patrick Irwin, of Oxford University in England, said in a statement. "Suffocation and exposure in the negative 200 degrees Celsius (minus 328 degrees Fahrenheit) atmosphere, made of mostly hydrogen, helium, and methane, would take its toll long before the smell."
In a report published in the Journal of Geophysical Research, scientists have determined that Uranus is also emitting x-rays. In this new study, researchers used Chandra satellite observations taken in Uranus in 2002 and then again in 2017. They saw a clear detection of X-rays from the first observation, just analyzed recently, and a possible flare of X-rays in those obtained fifteen years later. Scientists were able to superimpose an optical image from the Keck-I Telescope, captured in another study in 2004, with the observations nearly at the same orientations as the satellite imagery, to help visualize what is happening. The Keck-I Telescope is located near the Gemini North telescope on Mauna Kea too.
Beyond being a smelly, X-Ray emitting planet, scientists now believe balls of slush are harboring ammonia in the planet's atmosphere. A study presented by Tristan Guillot at the Europlanet Science Congress (EPSC) 2021 shows that mushballs could be highly effective at carrying ammonia deep into the planet's atmospheres, hiding the gas from detection beneath relatively opaque clouds.
Recent remote observations at infrared and radio wavelengths have shown that Uranus lacks ammonia in its atmosphere compared to the other giant planets in our solar system. This is surprises scientists because beyond ammonia, they are otherwise rich in other compounds that make Uranus especially smelly.
Diagram illustrating mushball growth on Uranus. Image: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/CNRS
Guillot, a researcher at the CNRS, Laboratoire Lagrange in Nice, France, turned to a recent discovery at Jupiter for a possible answer to the puzzle. "The Juno spacecraft has shown that in Jupiter, ammonia is present in abundance, but generally much deeper than expected—thanks to the formation of mushballs. I show that what we have learned at Jupiter can be applied to provide a plausible solution to this mystery at Uranus and Neptune," said Guillot.
The Juno observations of Jupiter have shown that ammonia-water hailstones can form rapidly during storms. Models indicate that these mushballs in Jupiter may grow to weights of up to 2 pounds or more, which is greater than the weight of the largest hailstones found on Earth. As they plunge downwards, they transport ammonia very efficiently to the deep atmosphere, getting locked-up beneath the cloud base.
"Thermodynamic chemistry implies that this process is even more efficient in Uranus and Neptune, and the mushball seed region is extended and occurs at greater depths," said Guillot. "Thus, ammonia is probably simply hidden in the deep atmospheres of these planets, beyond the reach of present-day instruments."
While it's unlikely humans will ever be able to visit this smelly, mushball-filled atmosphere, the idea that the sophisticated observing equipment that scientists have at their disposal to unlock mysteries on far away planets excites and titillates many. And such discoveries may help unlock mysteries on Earth and nearby planets that humans could be exploring in the coming years.
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Inheritance tax: new residence nil rate band
At last it has arrived. From 6 April 2017 there is a new residence nil rate band. More and more families have to pay inheritance tax (IHT) when a relation dies. Simply as a result of higher house prices, many estates are now over the £325,000 IHT free allowance. This allowance is called the nil rate band. The Government is forecasting that inheritance tax across the UK as a whole will increase from £2.9 billion in 2011/2012 to £6.2 billion in 2021/22. The new residence nil rate band will help some families who face the risk of paying IHT. It will increase the individual IHT free allowance by £100,000 upon death, provided you plan to leave a family home to children or grandchildren. This definition includes adopted children, step-children and foster children. The allowance will rise by £25,000 annually over the next three tax years. So in 2018/19 it will be £125,000 per person, £150,000 per person in 2019/20 and £175,000 per person in 2020/21.
Married couples or registered civil partners can pass assets and property to each other during their lifetime or on death without incurring IHT, no matter whether they pass on £50,000 or £50 million. Also, if one spouse died without having used his or her nil rate band or residence nil rate band, the surviving spouse can claim up to 100% of the deceased's allowance. Therefore a married couple has a combined nil rate band allowance of £650,000 and by 2020 when the full residence nil rate band has come into force, couples will have an additional £350,000 available. So they can pass on a £1 million house to their direct descendants without incurring any IHT.
The rules are incredibly complicated and also of course penalize people who have no direct descendants. It would have been far easier and fairer to simply increase the £325,000 to £500,000. But our tax system is neither fair nor simple and every year it gets worse.
Continuing the analysis the new band will be gradually withdrawn for an estate which is worth more than £2 million even if a home is left to direct descendants. It will be reduced by £1 for every £2 that the value of the estate is more than the £2 million taper threshold.
If the estate includes more than one property, the executors can decide which property should qualify for the residence nil rate band. It seems that the only requirement is that the property had been owned and lived in by the deceased at some stage during their lifetime. But a buy-to-let will not count.
Downsizing Relief
There is also so called "down-sizing relief". If on or after 8th July 2015 the deceased down-sized or sold his or her home in order to pay, for example, for care fees, provided the previous home would have qualified for the residence nil rate band, and that the deceased left the down-sized property or equivalent assets from the sale to direct descendants, the allowance will still be available.
The new relief does not apply to homes held in discretionary trusts even if direct descendants are included in the beneficiaries.
It is certainly a good idea to review your will to make sure that the wording is going to be consistent with obtaining the new residence nil rate band. Not all trusts disqualify the relief. Some life interest trusts, trusts for bereaved minors, trusts for beneficiaries between the ages of 18 and 25 and trusts for disabled persons may still be worth considering in certain circumstances. Specialist advice will be needed.
Larger Estates
One of the complexities in the new arrangement relates to larger estates. If the estate is worth more than £2 million the allowance will be gradually reduced and lost completely with estates over £2.7 million. Couples whose combined estates are around £3 million will no doubt consider diverting certain assets to beneficiaries other than their spouse so that the survivor can still get the benefit of the residence allowance.
At the other end of the scale if the value of your home is less than the maximum available residence nil rate band the allowance is restricted to that value which, for these purposes, is the open market value less any liabilities secured on it, such as a mortgage.
An early tip for 2020 election manifestos – ban this new irritating complexity and instead increase the ordinary IHT allowance from £325,000 to £500,000.
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One of the Comfiest Mattress Brands Just Launched a Men's Loungewear Line
By Bernd Fischer	 July 29, 2021
When it comes to what to wear right now, most of us are likely still finding ourselves in perplexing situations. You might be asking whether you should get prepared to dress up again for an eventual return to the office, or whether slippers and sweatpants will continue to reign supreme as you sit in your WFH office for the foreseeable future. Not to mention your social calendar that's either revving up or still stuck in limbo.
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In short, it remains a confusing time to make firm fashion decisions, and it's been tricky to invest in items that find that happy medium for circumstances that feel poles apart.
However, something we have learnt during this time is that we're not prepared to give up on the comfortable styles we've become accustomed to, but we also don't want to feel like we've totally lost touch with what's currently trendy or fashionable. And thankfully, based on what we've been seeing on the streets and on the runways, that combination of easy-wearing yet still super-chic style is here to stay.
And fortunately for us guys, one of our favorite lifestyle companies has just the solution for our current sartorial needs. As of today, Parachute – the go-to home essentials brand that brought us the closest feeling we'll ever get to sleeping on a cloud – is finally introducing men's sizes and styles to its top-of-the-line Linen Loungewear collection.
The California-inspired brand designs its products in Venice Beach and is known for its responsibly manufactured items that are carefully crafted by the world's top artisans. And better yet, they're offered at accessible price points. It makes sense then why Parachute has developed a cult-like following.
So yes, guys can now shop both a linen top and linen pants – made from 100% European flax linen – for an incredibly breezy feel that's as equally lofty in design. Both items can be bought as separates for $74 each, with color options in either fawn or coal.
The top, in an oversized button-down style, features a drop shoulder, chest pocket and relaxed collar. And, for extra breathing room, side hem slits round out the comfortable fit. The pants, also in a loose style, feature an elastic waist with drawstring and two front pockets. These pieces are as practical as they are polished.
What makes these items so ideal to own is how all their elements manage to strike that perfect balance many of us are after right now. Not only do they work really well together as a peak not-going-anywhere loungewear look, but each piece is versatile enough to be worn on its own when paired with other key items that you already have in your wardrobe.
Whatever fashion dilemma you find yourself facing, Parachute lays out a solid solution to dressing yourself up or down. We'd say, now more than ever, it's wise to go for garments that guarantee exceptional quality and a versatile style, all while maintaining that extra level of comfort. The right kind of relaxation wear will make your outfit options feel endless.
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Implementation of USABat Standard Begins on January 1, 2018.
It is important to note there will be no immediate change to youth baseball organizations' bat rules. All bats, currently accepted for the respective leagues, remain permissible through December 31, 2017. Each participating national member organization will incorporate the new standard into their rules for the 2018 season and will begin, with this announcement, to inform their membership of the USABat standard.


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(Black News) — Willie Mays says it was all worth it. The Hall of Fame outfielder was honored with one of Major League Baseball's Beacon awards on Saturday as part of its annual Civil Rights weekend. Mays recalled at a luncheon that he experienced prejudice when he broke into the big leagues, and he had a standard response. "You have no idea what I had to go through," said Mays, now 79. "You have no idea what they would call me. But the more they called me, the farther the ball went.


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Q: How to Make macOS App Window Hidden When Closed and Reopened With Menu Bar Item? I am developing a macOS app (using Swift & Storyboard) which window behaves like the Adobe Creative Cloud app. And I could not find the optimal solution after hours of research.
This means:

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*When the app launches, the main window shows up with various menus on the status bar, an icon appears in the dock, and an icon appears in the status bar.

*When the user clicks the red X, the main window and the icon in the dock are hidden.

*The main app window can be reopened by clicking the status bar icon. And the dock icon reappears.

My storyboard looks like this:

I have tried the following:

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*By setting Application is agent (UIElement) to YES, I was able to close the main app window while keeping the app alive. However, the app icon does not show up in the dock, and there are no menus in the left side of the status bar.

*I was able to launch a new app window by clicking the status bar icon. But doing so simply opens a whole new window regardless of whether a window is already being presented (I only want one window to show up).
let storyboard = NSStoryboard(name: "Main", bundle: nil)
guard let window = storyboard.instantiateController(withIdentifier: .init(stringLiteral: "main")) as? WindowController else { return }
window.showWindow(self)

Much appreciation for anyone who can help!

A: Don't use the Application is agent approach, but change the activationPolicy of the NSApp.
To dynamically hide the icon after closing the (last) window use this in your AppDelegate:
func applicationShouldTerminateAfterLastWindowClosed(_ sender: NSApplication) -> Bool {
    NSApp.setActivationPolicy(.accessory)
    return false
}

And use something simular to this to initialise your menubar icon and activate the window including a dock icon:
class ViewController: NSViewController {

    var status: NSStatusItem?

    override func viewDidLoad() {
        super.viewDidLoad()

        status = NSStatusBar.system.statusItem(withLength: NSStatusItem.variableLength)
        status?.button?.title = "Test"
        status?.button?.action = #selector(activateWindow(_:))
        status?.button?.target = self
    }

    @IBAction func activateWindow(_ sender: AnyObject) {
        NSApp.setActivationPolicy(.regular)
        DispatchQueue.main.async {
            NSApp.windows.first?.orderFrontRegardless()
        }
    }
}


"I am very proud to announce today that we have reached a deal to end the shutdown and reopen the federal government," Trump said in the White House Rose Garden.
The breakthrough comes as federal workers missed their second paycheck in a row on Friday, now going without their salary for more than a month. The prolonged stalemate has pushed the nation's security and infrastructure to the brink, with significant flight delays at major airports due to FAA and TSA absences escalating on Friday. The FBI has also warned, with their agents limited and working without pay, critical crime-fighting measure are also being curtailed.
Trump and Republicans have long maintained any deal to end the shutdown must include funding for the border wall the president wants, which was his key promise during the 2016 campaign. But Democrats said they should reopen the government and then resume talks, which is essentially what this reported deal would do.
On Thursday, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., a Trump ally who has also pushed for major changes to the nation's immigration laws, pushed for a similar deal, writing on Twitter Thursday that he was working on a short-term, three-week funding bill "that includes a down payment on wall/barrier funding and Democratic priorities for disaster relief showing good faith from both sides." But Democrats said that would be another non-starter.
The possible end to the month-long quagmire comes after both parties have remained resolute in their stances, even as roughly 800,000 federal employees have without two paychecks — and many have struggled to make mortgage or rent payments, provide food for themselves and their families and pay other bills including utilities.
The FBI Agents Association has detailed how national security has been harmed by the protracted shutdown, making the argument in a recent report that "financial security is national security." Transportation Security Administration workers have increasingly called in sick, slowing down security at some airports across the country.Trump signaled Thursday he might be open to a compromise, especially after his proposal to reopen the government with full funding for his border wall in exchange for three years of legal status and other protections for those affected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and those with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) failed in the Senate.
In fact, the plan proposed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., which would have been a short-term funding measure through Feb. 8 with additional disaster aid but no money for the wall, had more members vote for it in the GOP-controlled Senate than Trump's plan did.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Schumer continued negotiations after the votes, and Trump told reporters he could approve of a possible deal if the two leaders reached one.


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Intelsat Senior Counsels earn $160,000 annually, or $77 per hour, which is 6% higher than the national average for all Senior Counsels at $150,000 annually and 83% higher than the national salary average for all working Americans. The highest paid Senior Counsels work for Dewey & LeBoeuf at $351,000 annually and the lowest paid Senior Counsels work for National Starch at $61,000 annually.
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What is the salary for Senior Counsel at Intelsat?
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import counter from 'reducers/counter'

describe('counter', () => {
  it('handles INCREMENT_COUNTER by incrementing the state', () => {
    const state = 0
    const newState = counter(state, { type: 'INCREMENT_COUNTER' })

    expect(newState).toEqual(1)
  })

  it('handles DECREMENT_COUNTER by decrementing the state', () => {
    const state = 0
    const newState = counter(state, { type: 'DECREMENT_COUNTER' })

    expect(newState).toEqual(-1)
  })

  it('handles any other action by doing nothing', () => {
    const state = 0
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    expect(newState).toEqual(0)
  })
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"Top Pick... Funny, intimate and everything in between."
"GO.... The show reaps a laugh quotient of which even Groucho would be proud."
Before we started the show, we asked people in New York what they thought about being fixed up. Then we edited it down into this video. Now you shall watch it.
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Thinking about life's experiences as my teacher is not necessarily an easy concept. For a long time, I despised every experience I had been through in life. In all due respect, I probably earned the right to despise everything. However, as I continued in my healing, I soon learned that this was counterproductive to where I needed to go in my life.
I struggled for a long time pushing those experiences as far away from my mind and thought that I could. I wanted nothing to do with them. If I could disconnect and numb from them, I did. Yes, they were overwhelming and so doing this was probably my way of surviving and healing.
The thing is, it came time for me to move further into my healing and that's when I found it necessary to start looking at things differently. I began to see that what had once worked for me, was only a launching board too much more discovery. If I had held on to it as the only way through healing, I would have missed all that I have found.
One of those significant things I began to learn was that my experiences were my journey. In other words, every step of the journey is the journey. When I start to frame my continued healing in this way, I begin to see much more than I have been able to see all these years.
I soon discovered that my experiences and even though people who hurt me could be my teacher. No, that is not an easy one to swallow at times, and I still struggle with that. No, I'm not letting them off the hook either for what they did.
What I am doing though is taking what they did to me and turning it into something much better. I'm using it to have a deeper compassion for others in this world that are suffering. It has become my tool chest for how I can be there for others that are walking through these dark and lonely paths of healing.
As I continue looking at my experiences as my teacher, I am finding that I see things differently. THere were lessons I once missed because I was too focused on the hurt and pain. Please don't think I'm saying to ignore the hurt and pain because that is only a recipe for disaster if you do. What I'm saying, is that I'm learning to take the hurt and pain and turn it into so much more.
The bigger picture though is that by seeing my life's experiences as my teacher, I not only take back my power, but I see so much more. The possibility of where I can go in life broadens my horizon I cannot yet see. I become more than what was done to me in spite of how painful those experiences were.
Let your experiences be your teacher as painful as they may get. At the moment that you do, life will begin to take on a whole new meaning. You will become empowered. You will discover that possibility lies beyond where you thought it did.
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Bitwa w Mogadiszu – jedna z najważniejszych i najbardziej znanych operacji miejskich podczas wojny domowej w Somalii oraz misji UNOSOM II.

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Wojska amerykańskie – Task Force Ranger, składające się z kompanii B z 3. batalionu 75 Pułku Rangersów, kilku pododdziałów jednostki specjalnej Delta Force i wsparcia w postaci 160th SOAR (Special Operations Aviation Regiment), 10. Dywizji Górskiej, 4 żołnierzy Navy SEALs oraz kilku sanitariuszy z USAF Pararescue – miały za zadanie rozbicie i schwytanie somalijskiego klanu Habar Gidir pod przywództwem Mohameda Farraha Aidida, który był odpowiedzialny za przechwytywanie dostaw żywności dla głodującej Somalii i masakrę, jakiej dokonano na 24 lub 26 żołnierzach pakistańskich działających z ramienia ONZ.

Jako że wojska ONZ nie mogły sobie poradzić z agresywną i dobrze uzbrojoną milicją klanową, prezydent Bill Clinton wydał rozkaz stworzenia i wysłania do Somalii TFR w celu wsparcia wojsk pokojowych. Dowództwo nad operacją objął gen. William Garrison, legenda sił specjalnych US Army. Człowiek, który odbył kilka tur w czasie wojny w Wietnamie (m.in. brał udział w operacji Feniks), karierę zaczął jako szeregowiec i pokonał wszystkie szczeble hierarchii do stopnia generała.

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Do 3 października żołnierze TFR przeprowadzili wiele udanych akcji przeciw Habar Gidir, głównie nocą, kiedy mogli wykorzystać przewagę sprzętową. Jednak akcja 3 października ("Gothic serpent") została przeprowadzona popołudniem i nie mogła być przełożona na noc. Jej zadaniem było pochwycenie dwóch doradców Aidida, z samych szczytów jego władzy. Cele były na tyle ważne i trudno uchwytne, że gen. Garrison zdecydował się na akcję dzienną, mając pewne informacje, że cele będą w określonym budynku w centrum Mogadiszu. Akcja miała trwać 45 minut. Sygnał rozpoczynający operację (tzw. launch code) to "Irene", a sygnał rozpoczynający akcję oraz umożliwiający strzelanie do wroga "Lucy". Śmigłowce Little Bird najpierw ostrzelały rakietami budynek, a potem wysadziły 50 komandosów Delty blisko budynku, a oni dokonali szturmu zabijając kilku strzelających do nich Somalijczyków, natomiast 4 oddziały rangersów (Chalk 1, Chalk 2, Chalk 3, Chalk 4) desantowały się ze śmigłowców Black Hawk na linach z wysokości około 20 metrów w celu zabezpieczenia terenu wokół budynku. Nie wszystko szło gładko od początku misji (podczas zjazdu jeden ranger – szeregowy Todd Blackburn z niewyjaśnionych przyczyn wypadł z helikoptera na ulicę) mimo trudności udało się opanować budynek-cel i pojmać doradców Aidida wraz z 22 ich współpracownikami. Wysłano konwój dowodzony przez sierżanta Strueckera składający się z 3 samochodów Humvee, aby dostarczył do szpitala znajdującego się w ciężkim stanie Blackburna, niedługo później zginął Dominick Pilla, jeden z żołnierzy jadący w tym konwoju. Ostrzeliwał z broni maszynowej cele, trafiony został pociskiem w głowę.

W czasie przygotowań do ewakuacji konwoju z więźniami, dowodzonego przez ppłk. McKnighta, został zestrzelony pierwszy Black Hawk, pilotowany przez Cliffa "Elvisa" Wolcotta. Natychmiast skierowano na miejsce katastrofy oddziały, których dotychczasowym zadaniem było zabezpieczanie terenu wokół budynku-celu oraz konwój, który miał zabrać rannych. W wyniku opóźnień w komunikacji i trudnej sytuacji taktycznej w mieście konwoje błądziły, ostrzeliwane przez milicję Aidida, krążąc kilka przecznic od śmigłowca. Na miejscu katastrofy sierżant Busch z Delta Force, który przeżył upadek śmigłowca, bronił się sam, ostrzeliwany przez Somalijczyków, niedługo później został ewakuowany do szpitala śmigłowcem Little Bird, jednak nie przeżył z powodu ciężkich ran.

Na miejsce wysłano śmigłowiec ratunkowy z sanitariuszami, gdyż w śmigłowcu byli ranni (sierżant Tom Wilkinson, dowódca grupy medycznej, za uratowanie ludzi podczas ciągłego ostrzału otrzymał Srebrną Gwiazdę). W bezpośrednie pobliże pierwszego zestrzelonego śmigłowca dotarł oddział Chalk 1, dowodzony przez porucznika DiTomaso, oraz Chalk 4, dowodzone przez sierżanta Eversmanna. Pozostałe oddziały rangers dowodzone przez kapitana Steele'a oraz żołnierze Delta Force utknęli wzdłuż ulicy prowadzącej do miejsca katastrofy.

Po 20 minutach zestrzelony został drugi śmigłowiec, pilotowany przez Michaela Duranta. Żołnierze Delty, Gary Gordon i Randy Shughart, zgłosili się ochotniczo do ochrony tego śmigłowca, mając świadomość, że nieznany jest czas przybycia posiłków, które mogłyby ich wesprzeć. Michael Durant prawdopodobnie zawdzięcza im życie, gdyż jako jedyny przeżył upadek śmigłowca i ze złamaną nogą oraz rozlicznymi ranami został wyciągnięty przez Gordona i Shugharta z maszyny, a potem ukryty w budynku. Żołnierze bronili śmigłowca i rannego pilota w obliczu dziesiątek atakujących Somalijczyków. Obaj ponieśli śmierć w czasie dramatycznej walki. Zostali jako pierwsi od czasu wojny w Wietnamie pośmiertnie odznaczeni Medalami Honoru. Uratowany z katastrofy pilot nie został zbiegiem okoliczności zabity przez Somalijczyków, lecz pobity i wzięty do niewoli, z której został zwolniony po jedenastu dniach z poważnym uszczerbkiem na zdrowiu psychicznym.

"Zgubiony konwój" ppłk. McKnighta z 9 samochodami w wyniku poniesionych ciężkich strat musiał wycofać się do bazy. Wtedy ponad 100 żołnierzy rangers i Delta Force zostało odciętych we wrogim mieście. Gen. Garrison zawiadomił o sytuacji pakistański kontyngent ONZ, stacjonujący na stadionie. Zaczęto formować potężny konwój, składający się z czołgów, transporterów opancerzonych, żołnierzy 10. Dywizji Górskiej, pakistańskich i malezyjskich żołnierzy oraz pozostałości grup szturmowych rangers. Dowodzenie – mimo poważnych ran – przejął ppłk McKnight.

Na miejscu pierwszej katastrofy żołnierze bronili się przed nocnym wzmożonym ostrzałem moździerzy, masowym atakiem milicji oraz cywilów sięgających po broń. Przewaga była tak wielka, że trzeba było wezwać wsparcie dwóch śmigłowców Little Bird z karabinami maszynowymi Minigun i rakietami, aby ostrzelały pozycje somalijskiej milicji.

Mimo braku amunicji i zmęczenia żołnierze utrzymali się – o 2:05 konwój ONZ dotarł do nich, zabierając rannych i poległych. Były trudności, gdyż trzeba było przepiłować część śmigłowca, aby wydostać ciało pilota Wollcota, a sami rangersi z braku miejsc musieli biegiem dotrzeć do oddalonego o 2 km stadionu, ostrzeliwani i prawie bez amunicji.

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W czasie akcji rannych zostało 73 amerykańskich żołnierzy, a 18 poniosło śmierć. Zginął 1 żołnierz malezyjski (PFC Mat Aznan Awang), 1 żołnierz pakistański i 300-2000 Somalijczyków (tak duża jest rozbieżność w stratach podawanych przez różne źródła), w tym liczni cywile.

Straty w szeregach US Army:
 CW2 Donovan "Bull" Briley (l. 33)
 SSG Daniel Busch (l. 25)
 SPC James Cavaco (l. 26)
 SSG William Cleveland (l. 34)
 SSG Thomas Field (l. 25)
 SFC Earl Fillmore (l. 28)
 CW4 Raymond Frank (l. 45)
 MSG Gary Gordon (l. 33)
 SGT Cornell Houston (l. 31)
 SGT Casey Joyce (l. 24)
 PFC Richard "Alphabet" Kowalewski (l. 20)
 PFC James Martin Jr. (l. 23)
 MSG Timothy "Griz" Martin (l. 38)
 SGT Dominick Pilla (l. 21)
 SGT Lorenzo Ruiz (l. 27)
 SFC Randy Shughart (l. 35)
 CPL Jamie Smith (l. 21)
 CW3 Clifton "Elvis" Wolcott (l. 36)

Akcja ta została negatywnie oceniona, pomimo wykonania założeń i prawidłowego przeprowadzenia. Prezydent Bill Clinton, pod naciskiem opinii publicznej, rozkazał wycofanie sił USA z Somalii. Kongres Stanów Zjednoczonych uchwalił także, żeby każdy żołnierz United States Army przechodził szkolenie antyterrorystyczne.

Odniesienia w kulturze masowej
Bitwa w Mogadiszu była tematem książek: Helikopter w ogniu (Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War) amerykańskiego dziennikarza Marka Bowdena, na której podstawie powstał film Helikopter w ogniu (Black Hawk Down) nakręcony w 2001 r. przez Ridleya Scotta, a także książek uczestników bitwy:
 The Battle of Mogadishu autorstwa Matta Eversmanna,
 In the Company of Heroes autorstwa Mike'a Duranta
 SEAL Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper autorstwa Howarda E. Wasdina.

Powstała także gra komputerowa Delta Force: Helikopter w ogniu.

Przypisy

Bibliografia
 Bowden, Mark, Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War, Atlantic Monthly Press (1999)
 SGT James Patrick O'Connell, Survivor Gun Battle Mogadishu, US Army Special Forces. (New York City) (1993)
 Clarke, Walter, and Herbst, Jeffrey, editors, Learning from Somalia: The Lessons of Armed Humanitarian Intervention, Westview Press (1997)
 Gardner, Judith and el Bushra, Judy, editors, Somalia – The Untold Story: The War Through the Eyes of Somali Women, Pluto Press (2004)
 Prestowitz, Clyde, Rogue Nation: American Unilateralism and the Failure of Good Intentions, Basic Books (2003)
 Sangvic, Roger, Battle of Mogadishu: Anatomy of a Failure, School of Advanced Military Studies, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (1998)
 Stevenson, Jonathan, Losing Mogadishu: Testing U.S. Policy in Somalia, Naval Institute Press (1995)
 Stewart, Richard W., The United States Army in Somalia, 1992-1994, US Army Center for Military History (2003)
 Somalia: Good Intentions, Deadly Results, VHS, produced by KR Video and The Philadelphia Inquirer (1998)

Linki zewnętrzne

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Bitwy w Mogadiszu
Wojna domowa w Somalii
Bitwy w historii Stanów Zjednoczonych

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The Boonville Pirates tennis team knew Monday night's match against the Marshall Owls would be tough.
But they didn't think the Owls would be that tough. While dropping all six singles matches, the Pirates also recorded just one win in doubles while falling to Marshall 8-1.
Boonville Pirates tennis coach Stephanie Green said the boys got off to a slow start and just couldn't seem to get consistent until later in some matches and unfortunately that put them on the losing side of the scorecard.
Playing doubles first, the No. 1 team of Josh Chrisman and Quin Gentry picked up their third win of the season in four matches by beating Marshall's Christian Clair and Jerome Kikorio Alex 8-6.
Green said Chrisman and Gentry had a really solid comeback to win in doubles, but both struggled with errors in singles.
Unfortunately for Boonville the win by Chrisman and Gentry was the only win on the night as Marshall recorded wins at the No. 2 and 3 position to lead in the match 2-1.
At No. 2 doubles, the team of Will Rehagen and Andrew Pefferman fell to the team of Kolton King and Brayden Chumpraphai 8-4. Meanwhile, at No. 3 doubles, the team of Aaron Witting and Dalton Pannell lost to the team of Trevor Borgman and Gabriel Myers 8-4.
Marshall also dominated Boonville in singles, winning all six matches.
At No. 1 singles, Chrisman fell to Clair 8-3. At No. 2 singles, Gentry lost to King 8-3. At No. 3 singles, Rehagen dropped a tiebreaker against Alex 9-8 (7-5). At No. 4 singles, Pefferman was upended by Chumpraphai 8-4. At No. 5 singles, Witting fell to Borgman 8-4. Meanwhile, at No. 6 singles, Pannell lost in a tiebreak against Myers 9-8 (7-3).
Marshall also won the JV match by beating Boonville 8-0.
The following are results of the JV match: No. 1 Kaiser and Greis lost to Ruiz and Miles 6-1; No. 2 Brimer and Weixeldorfer lost to Evans and Sappington 6-0; No. 3 Bartolomeo and Murray lost to King and Hedrick 6-1; No. 4 Coleman and Watring lost to Aguirre and Benjamin 6-0; No. 5 Desmond and Widel lost to Carranza and Borja 6-4; No. 6 Dell and Brady lost to Frame and Millard 6-0; No. 7 Alley and Price lost to Edmund and Villalobos 6-1; and No. 8 Kaiser and Greis lost to Borja and Salmeron 6-3.


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In this episode, Kyle interviews anthropologist, author, ethnomycologist, and now co-designer of a new Psychedelics Today course, Jerry B. Brown, Ph.D.
Like this episode, the course he worked on with Kyle is called "Psychedelics: Past, Present, and Future," and this podcast serves as a brief overview of what the course goes much further into, from the landmark psychedelic events that brought us here, to the current models of psychedelic-assisted therapy, to the many career avenues that have opened up (and will continue to open up) as a result of this renaissance.
Brown discusses Albert Hofmann's synthesis of LSD, Stan Grof's first psilocybin experience, the Nixon administration and the beginnings of the drug war, Roland Griffiths and Walter Pahnke (and Rick Doblin's follow-up research), the early end-of-life cancer and psilocybin study, the creation of the Mystical Experience Questionnaire, and how Gordon Watson's betrayal of María Sabina mirrors a lot of what's going on today between Indigenous tradition and the Western money grab.
He talks about the concerns over Compass Pathways and patent law, how legalization often follows medicalization, how Portugal has handled the drug war, why we need to know our history, and the importance of recognizing the different ways of knowing. And he gives a very detailed description of his life-changing psilocybin journey many years ago that led to the discovery of his soul's code.
If you want to learn much more, Psychedelics: Past, Present, and Future begins on October 26th! More info at Psychedeliceducationcenter.com.
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"That magic and that resacralization of life's experience that people talk about; this is a real deal. I mean, if you think about it, many of the founders of the field had transformative, transformational psychedelic experiences that took them from where they were in one part of their life and brought them into working on psychedelics."
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Advanced Asian countries well positioned for Industry 4.0
The industrialised economies of Asia are well-poised to benefit from advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies, but true industrial transformation remains nascent
Aaron Tan, TechTarget
Published: 15 Jan 2018 6:24
Singapore, Japan and China are among the world's top 25 countries well-poised to gain from advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies, such as the internet of things, artificial intelligence, robotics and additive manufacturing, a study has found.
According to the World Economic Forum's (WEF's) inaugural Readiness for the future of production report, Japan topped the list of 100 countries and economies in terms of structure of production, a measure of a country's scale and complexity of production. China and Singapore were ranked fifth and 11th in the list respectively.
When it comes to drivers of production that enable a country to transform production systems in the so-called fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, Singapore came in second behind the US, while Japan and China were ranked 16th and 25th respectively.
The report, developed in collaboration with A.T. Kearney, noted that leading countries are at the forefront of designing, testing and pioneering emerging technologies. Many have also developed government-led strategies to capitalise on Industry 4.0.
The Japanese government, for example, has included connected industries in its Society 5.0 strategy of using emerging technology to transform industries and society, while China has evolved its capabilities from producing low-cost goods to more advanced products, according to the report.
"The key opportunity for leading countries is to achieve a 'first mover' advantage. Those that most effectively push the frontier and convert readiness into actual transformation can reap tremendous benefits," it said.
True transformation, however, is still nascent. The report noted that although there are early leaders to learn from, these countries are still navigating the early stages of transformation.
"Even the most advanced and complex countries are not strong in every part of their country, as different sub-regions have different levels of readiness. Furthermore, every country has a specific industry footprint today (such as food and beverage, automotive) and no country covers all industries," it added.
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Nearly half of APAC manufacturers expect to support a fully connected factory by 2022, nearly triple what it is today, according to a study by Zebra Technologies.
HP has opened a facility in Singapore to oversee over 50 print supplies manufacturing lines and test the use of robots, data analytics and 3D printing to improve production efficiency.
Malaysia is exploring the use of IoT for agriculture in ASEAN, driven by collaboration between government and the private sector.
More than just offering rich media experiences, augmented reality has the potential to lower cost and improve productivity across industries.
In the ASEAN region, for example, 60% of manufacturing activity is concentrated in just five sectors: food and beverage, chemicals and chemical products, electronics, motor vehicles, and rubber and plastic products.
Member states also have varying degrees of economic development and readiness for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the report noted.
Backed by a strong institutional framework, Singapore currently leads the ASEAN region in terms of structure of production. The country continues to be forward-looking, having recently announced the Singapore smart industry readiness index to help companies evaluate their current manufacturing capabilities, and map out the next steps in adopting advanced technologies and processes.
Singapore's strong manufacturing base has also drawn the likes of HP to set up a facility in the city-state to oversee global print supplies manufacturing and test the use of robots, data analytics and 3D printing to improve production efficiency.
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Live in care services cater to individuals who require specialized care. Live in care program is aimed at enabling an ailing individual to conduct a safe as well as an independent lifestyle. It is important to understand that these services are offered to individuals at the comfort of their homes. Some of the people who benefit from elder live in care services are the elderly as well as those who are disabled. The healthcare program initiated in homes is comprehensive and caters to all the needs of the individuals efficiently. It is important to understand that life in care services are available on both temporary as well as permanent basis. The astounding fact about life in services is that the individual is offered with personalized care which enables them to receive the best services. The patient will acquire personal support regardless whether they require it on a full-time basis or it is basic life assistance.
It is advisable to talk to your loved one about everything to make them ready for such an activity. This is because some individuals may not be willing to welcome the services of a stranger, however, with the right communication, they will be able to understand the benefits. Establishing an effective home care relationship is vital. This will enable the individual to individual relate well to the service provider, and the relationship is therefore based on respect and mutual understanding. The companion must be willing to heed to the preferences of the patients well as their loved one. An effective companion in live in services is, therefore, one who takes their time to understand the desires of the patient.
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A&T to celebrate historic season with Victory Tour
By Steven J. Gaither
North Carolina A&T football will celebrate its historic season often No word on whether it will release an album.
North Carolina A&T shook up the HBCU football world with a big announcement earlier this week when Rod Broadway stepped down and Sam Washington took over as head coach. Now that the change has been made, the program is ready to celebrate.
A&T has announced it will show off its Celebration Bowl trophy five times during the month of January in what has been dubbed a "Victory Tour."
The Aggies will kick things off on Jan. 15 when they serve as grand marshalls at Greensboro's MLK Day Parade. They will follow that up the next day as the team will be presented with a resolution recognizing its 12-0 season and its accomplishments.
Ready to celebrate @FOOTBALL_NCAT historic season? Check out all the events honoring the team. More info on the pep rally coming soon. #NCAT #AggiesAllIn pic.twitter.com/22vdMSse5o
— Aggies All In (@AggieMarketing) January 11, 2018
The Aggies will conclude the week in Raleigh on the 19th as they will be recognized by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper at the Governor's Mansion in an invitation-only event. (Don't forget, they were also recognized on the floor of the U.S. House last month.)
Showing off in front of NCCU
The tour will cool off for a while only to pick back up when A&T's arch-rival North Carolina Central arrives at Corbett Sports Arena for a game of basketball. The team will be honored at halftime of the rivalry game after NCCU paraded their third-consecutive MEAC title in front of A&T in Durham during a game last year.
And finally, the team will finish up the tour in Corbett a few days later with a Celebration Pep Rally.
No word on whether there will be a tour, and we don't think Don King will be promoting the tour. A perfect season doesn't come around every year, so it only makes sense to celebrate it as much as possible.
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Everything but the Car: The Carport as Social Space in Puerto Rican Domestic Architecture
Gloria M. Colom Braña
The carport, a nondescript functional space within a majority of Puerto Rican houses, often accommodates different social practices throughout the year. Daily household activities such as laundry and childcare often take place in the carport, but it is also a site for landmark events such as birthdays, social gatherings, and Christmas parties. Designed exclusively for car storage, the carport is often used for everything but the car. In order to understand how this space came to be repurposed, this article focuses on the history of the introduction of the car and carport in Puerto Rico. The transformation of a single-use space into an all-purpose space with distinct cultural signifiers happened soon after the spread of the carport. The history of the colonial relationship between the United States and Puerto Rico is tied to the story of changes to the North American house form, particularly the most utilitarian spaces within the domestic sphere. The carport reflects the dreams and illusions of upward mobility and how that came crashing down in a seemingly economic free fall that began roughly in 2007 and has continued spiraling out of control.
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Board index Scrivener Wish List
Dual Dialogue
Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:54 am Post
I know you've said that Scrivener is not and will never be a layout editor, and I completely understand and agree that it shouldn't be. As such, I gather that is why there are no options for columns and, likewise, I assume, Dual Dialogue in Scriptwriting.
That being said, is it possible to, especially since the FCF file format has been made open to you by the people of Final Draft, achieve Dual Dialogue formatting without? It would be a great boon to me as a screenwriter, and be a large step towards completely (and this may just be my goal) replacing Final Draft. It's the only feature I miss.
P.S. I would like to say that Scrivener is the first piece of Computer Software I've purchased with my own money since... Possibly ever. I fell that deeply in love with it.
P.P.S. I'm looking forward to 1.5!
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Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:23 am Post
I'm afraid the FCF format actually doesn't support dual dialogue either - it's a very basic converter format based on earlier versions of Final Draft. And because the OS X text system doesn't support columns, Scrivener can't either... However, I'll certainly continue to look into ways around this for export (if I can find any) in the future, as I am aware that it is a need for scriptwriters.
Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:16 am Post
Thanks for the response. I noticed in the stage play character template that there was something similar to a column going on between character and description, is that different?
Yes, that's just tabs and indents separating the first word from those that follow. You wouldn't be able to have dual dialogue that way without having each line of dialogue tabbed separately! The only way you could achieve it in the current system would be to use a table. (I'm assuming the dialogue appears adjacent rather than just on different sides of pages but still one beneath the other.)
I'm amazed that Apple's text engine is still so basic after so long.
Shame really. And I imagine that somewhere, they have got something that supports columns. Otherwise they wouldn't have been able to write Pages.
As if I didn't talk enough: Dom on Writing
Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:47 pm Post
I expect that is part of the reason.
They want people to buy Pages, and as a result, they don't want to make it easy for developers to create rival products out of Apple's own tools. They provide enough to make it seem like a selling point of the operating system, but when you get to the level Keith does, there is a lot they have left out.
I guess the other factor is motivation. Time Machine and Spaces and a reflective dock sell MacBooks... I very much doubt native support for text columns would shift a single unit.
Compare it to what Microsoft provides out of the box to developers: a basic rich text editor with scrollbars, if you are lucky.
There is nothing stopping a developer adding columns, and there is documentation in the Apple text system docs about doing so, but give that Scrivener isn't a page layout program, there's no way I'm going down that route. But basically to achieve columns you would do pretty much the same thing you do to create pages in the text system - each column would be in a separate container (the sample app, MyColumn, which I wrote and is available on the Free Stuff page, lays out the text in columns rather than pages, for instance). When you have columns and pages, things get more complicated, of course, as you have to work out column containers within page rectangles and so forth... And as soon as you go down this route you better be prepared to look into wrapping text around images (by creating different sized containers of text calculated around a given image) and lots of other pretty layout things... And bingo, you have a fully-fledged page layout program! So, in other words, this sort of thing is possible with Apple's text system, but it's not the sort of thing Scrivener was intended for.
However, the original poster wasn't talking about columns - he was talking about dual dialogue, which is even more complicated, as only some of the text would be in columns; some wouldn't. So scene headings and so on wouldn't be in columns, but snippets of dialogue would be. A table with no borders, two columns and one row could be used to achieve this, but it would be a kludge. I would rather see this sort of thing as something that would get laid out differently in Scrivener, e.g:
Bob's dialogue
John's dialogue
And then gets exported to a scriptwriting program properly, i.e. as:
Bob's dialogue John's dialogue
Unfortunately, though, at present there are no formats available to me that will export in that manner - FCF doesn't support dual dialogue, for instance. So, it's one to come back to in the future, depending on what becomes available in the future in terms of text formatting or different export types.
Thanks and all the best,
elliotgoldner
Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:09 am Post
Just wondering if there was any update on getting 'dual dialogue' in Scrivener since the last post? Or is it a feature that is unlikely ever to be added?
(Love the software by the way and evangelise about it to everyone. Just finished my first screenplay and have no idea of how I would have even attempted it without using Scrivener. Also thanks for including BBC Drama and Radio formatting - they've also saved me countless hours of futzing around in Word with those Scriptsmart macros.)
Thu Jun 28, 2012 10:36 am Post
There's no dual dialogue in Scrivener itself, because it doesn't have the layout tools, but what you can do is select sections of regular dialogue that you want to be dual dialogue and then use Format > Formatting > Preserve Formatting, which will enclose the dialogue in a light blue box. Dialogue marked up this way will become dual dialogue when exported to Final Draft FDX format.
"You can't waltz in here, use my toaster, and start spouting universal truths without qualification."
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Platform: Win + iOS
Mon May 01, 2017 11:03 pm Post
Apologies for asking the same question twice, but this looks to be the more appropriate thread for my question which I had posted earlier..
Are you any closer to allowing Dual Dialogue to be exported to PDF or any other formats not dependent on then being opened in a rival scriptwriting software such as Final Draft? I think the use of Final Draft is less common among playwrights such as myself, and, we mostly are required to submit scripts in PDF format, so, I would like to avoid dealing with more than one software if at all possible. I did use a table to accomplish dual dialogue in Scrivener with my last play, but it was time consuming and a little clunky.
Once again, thanks for a great product!
Amcmo
Fri May 05, 2017 11:30 pm Post
Don't know if this is of any assistance.
http://www.writersterritory.com/2016/04 ... scrivener/
WriterAD
Tue Mar 27, 2018 12:28 pm Post
I find it very odd that Scrivener isn't bringing additional formatting tools into the program (even by 2018) and that the only way to achieve a fully professional layout is to still have to buy Final Draft.
I LOVE Scrivener for its integrated document system. When I write in FD I use the beat board, but I also have endless Word Docs to keep all my notes and references, research, info on characters etc. on. As Scrivener allows all of that within the one project document, I find this a massive bonus. BUT it is a shame to still have to export (and adjust the layout etc., which is never totally exported correctly... some spacings and the like...) for things like DUAL DIALOGUE, (MORE)'s & (CONT'D)'s etc.
I would've thought the idea is to work within one writing software.... And for many, (including me when my Mac becomes too old to support any newer upgrades) buying both is not an option...
As a one-man programming team, it simply isn't possible to have Scrivener do all of the many things it was built for - research, outlining, working out structure - *and* do all of the things that are done by tools dedicated to specific layout and formatting and which are built by dedicated teams.
hamlett22
Mon Jun 25, 2018 3:10 pm Post
Long story short- I would like to see dual dialogue in script writing available for compile to print and pdf. I weeded myself away from FDP b/c of the robust flexibility Scrivener offers but I do rely on dual dialogue in my writing. I don't want to compile for FDP, and in that process lose my creative and unique style that I set up in scrivener; FDP does not allow for much in the way of creative formatting in output which is fine; FDP is 'industry' standard, yet, from where as I see it, Scrivener is anything you want it to be.
Script writers need dual dialogue as a tool.
Can you please incorporate dual dialogue for print and pdf?
Keith has made it clear that incorporating dual dialog is beyond resources and scope but then he sometimes surprises by finding neat additional features he can slip in even after saying he can't - surprise and delight?
I notice a number of people talking about Final Draft, though when I last looked a few years back even that wasn't the nicest workflow and it is much more expensive than many can contemplate.
For those who want dual dialog suggest you check out Fade In. At last look it handled dual dialog far easier than FD and is significantly less expensive and updated more frequently. As a plus it imports and exports all the required formats.
Forum - Wish List
Topic - Dual Dialogue


Happy Friday sweet friends and welcome to another round of "Happy Hour" where we catch up like two girlfriends over cocktails! This is a little-bit-of-everything post and I love sharing insights into my life with y'all! Everything has been happening at warp speed lately so these posts are also a fun time to take a deep breath and reflect on everything that's been going on. So let's get to it!
TRAVEL: I went to Atlanta last Thursday/Friday for AmericasMart and it was a total whirlwind! It was fun to discover so many new brands & it always inspires me to get back at it when I get home. I went straight from Atlanta to a weekend in Marco Island which was a literal DREAM! My bestie joined me for the weekend and it was relaxing, rejuvenating, and just what both of us needed! I've been compiling all the pictures from the weekend and cannot wait to share them with y'all!
HEALTH: I know I shared last month that I'd had a few panic attacks, and I am so happy to say that I haven't had one in a month! I realized that I was just running on stress & caffeine and I needed to straighten out my food intake and prioritize working out (not just for losing weight, but because I needed to take care of myself and put "self care" first!). Y'all it is (probably) common sense, but this has made a world of difference in my life! I feel SO much more balanced, I feel healthy and strong, and most importantly I'm taking care of me. It's hard for me not to feel selfish saying that, but I'm realizing that I have to take care of me before I can do a good job taking care of anyone else. Do you feel me??
Dark Wash High-Waisted Jeans – I know I'm just about the LAST person in the USA to hop on this trend, but ever since trying a few pairs of high-waisted jeans I'm kind of obsessed! And they let me wear crop tops (comfortably) as a now 30 year old! ha. Have you tried high-waisted jeans? What do you think??
Pink Flamenco Ruffle Dress– A perfectly pink ruffled dress with both sass AND sweetness?! Hello perfection! This pretty little thing is now 33% off and I know she's going to go fast!
Floral Flare Sleeve Top– These are the types of tops I've been living in this summer: easy, breezy, and versatile! The print on this off the shoulder top is beyond pretty and would be just as good at Sunday brunch as it would at date night.
I'm finally taking it easy this weekend (at least easier than I have been!) I'm shooting new content with my Aunt tomorrow and then deep cleaning my apartment since it's become a disaster zone with all my travel. Sunday it's church and volunteering before more cleaning/errands I think! And let's be real, I'm sure a happy hour will be added in there somewhere 🙂 Not the most exciting weekend but it is a much needed one!
Nordstrom– You'd have to be living under a rock not to know that the Anniversary Sale is going on (and opens to the public today!). You can catch my hits & misses from the sale HERE– I'd love to know what you're shopping!
Old Navy– 30% off your order- no code needed!
Have a great weekend y'all!
I caved and got the boots. My logic is: I can always return them.
YAY!! So excited for you- I never regret getting booties/boots because I do wear them so much in the fall!
High waisted jeans are my FAVE! I love my pair from Paige from last years Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!
Loving that palm print skirt! So cute!
Love this post! I love high waisted jeans, not just for the crop tops but because they hide bloating which is so wonderful! I also have a mild obsession with the Ella booties, but I keep telling myself that I don't need them. They're just so cute though.
Haha- I never thought of that positive side effect!
Isn't the touch of pink fun?? And yes I am thankful too!
Trying to drink less coffee is an ongoing goal of mine… but it's the only way to keep those early mornings happening! Ha. Hope you have a great weekend too and thank you for stopping by!
Obsessing over those booties with the hint of blush pink! Need them!!
I am in LOVE with the print on that skirt! Such a cute staple for summer!
High waisted jeans are my absolute favorite! The dark wash is just a total added bonus..those are too cute!
I am so glad to know your health is getting better and you had no panic attacks this month! Yayyy!!
And those palm print coral skirt and boots are my fave too!!
Hope you're having an amazing week!
I am so thankful too!
Yay! I can't wait for mine to come in and try them out!
Great finds indeed dear, especially that Palm Print Coral Skirt – so cute!
Oh my gosh I was in ATL this weekend and drove past the mart! I've always wanted to go- did you love it?!
Yes! It is so much fun! You should check out the apparel one for your store!
Glad you're taking care of yourself and feeling better. Self-care is so important!
I never realized it until now!
I've heard great things about Marco Island! And you're not the LAST to jump on the high-waisted train….I have YET to get a pair!! I need to stat since the only time I can wear crop tops is with skirts.
I'm really excited to style them for fall!
Okay those TOMS booties are just about the cutest things ever! Great find gal! Also, so glad you haven't had a panic attack in a month!! Good job noticing you needed to switch things up and doing it!
The pop of pink in them was too hard to resist!! And thank you!
High waisted denim is the best!! I can't wear midrise or low cut anymore!
Love those high waisted jeans so much! And that dress at the end is so cute! Think I need to go shopping…..
You look awesome in the black top and palm print skirt!!
I'm so happy to hear you've been doing better health wise. Balance is the key, and it seems like you found that sweet spot!
Yes balance makes such a difference!
I love love love high waisted jeans! They're so comfortable and slimming!
I love the high waisted jeans and crop top look! Will definitely accentuate the length of your legs!
I need all the help I can get with that!
Those jeans look absolutely fantastic! Might have to recommend a pair to my girlfriend, she'd love a good pair of high waisted jeans.
I literally don't wear anything but high waisted jeans now and pairing it with a cute Chelsea boot is just what I need to try!
I just tried on this look last night and I'm obsessed!
I love high waisted jeans, I feel like I can wear them with anything. I'll to try the crop top look before the summer is over!
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Q: Local Max/Min of $ x^2y^2 - \log y$ It is asked to find the local maximum/minimum or saddle points of the function
$$f(x,y)=x^2y^2 - \log y$$
The answer says that $(0,1)$ is a saddle point and $(\frac{1}{2e^2}, e)$ is minimum. But the partial derivatives are
$$f'_x = 2xy^2 \text{ and } f'_y=2x^2y - \frac{1}{y}$$
The first one equals zero if $x=0 $ or $y=0.$ Since $y>0$, we should have that x=0, which doesnt satisfies $f'_y=0$
Am I doimg anything wrong or the answer is wrong? I dont see any extreme points.
Thanks!

A: From your given answer, I suppose the function should be
$$f(x,y)=x^2y^2-x\log y,$$
where
$$f'_x=2xy^2-\log y,\quad f'_y=2x^2y-\frac{x}{y}.$$


Wynne/Jackson, along with Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions, pursued and won an RFP from the University of Texas, Dallas to develop and own a mixed-use student housing project on the campus of UTD. The partnership has a long-term lease with the University of Texas system for 13.3 acres of land located immediately adjacent to existing campus buildings. The project is a Class A, 313 units/595 bed, luxury student housing community. This best-in-class, purpose-built, student housing community is located on the UT Dallas campus. UTD is part of the University of Texas system and is the fourth largest school in the system with fall 2015 enrollment of over 24,000 students.
The project consists of two four-story buildings, with 20,000 square feet of retail space and a structured parking garage. Building One offers a diverse mix of fully furnished one, two, and three bedroom floor plans that specifically cater to the student tenant base. Building Two is targeted for graduate students, faculty, and other tenants that desire to leave close to the university with a mix of live-work loft units, one and two bedroom floor plans as well as for-rent townhomes. The community includes a generous amenity package, including a resort-style pool and lounge area, 24-hour fitness center, study rooms, 24-hour computer center and coffee bar, and 343-space parking structure as well as additional, secured surface parking.
Construction commenced in May 2015 and completed Fall 2016.
Funding for the $55 million project was provided using a construction loan from American Bank of Texas and equity from Balfour Beatty Investments, Star America Infrastructure Fund, as well as principals of Wynne/Jackson.


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Echoing Christ's Love to Our Community in a Tangible Way
When I received an email in 2018 asking if I would be interested in being an ECHO site leader, my initial reaction was, "no". With this being a busy season at work, I didn't think I had the time. But instead of immediately replying "no", I decided to pray about it. After prayer I decided I would do it. I wasn't sure what I was supposed to do or what, if anything, I was supposed to get from this experience, but I trusted that God knew what He was doing.
My next step was to touch base with the ECHO site that I was assigned to. The contact person said that their school Liberty Bell Middle School, was up for a redo, courtesy of the school board, and that there would not be anything for us to do that year but they wanted to stay on the list for next year. At this point I am really thinking, "What am I doing?" But after talking with the church's awesome Outreach staff and getting a lead from the school's contact person, another site was secured in just a few days. Figuring out what the site was hoping to have completed was easy enough, just a couple of emails with the principal and everything was good to go. I am sure that it helped that the principal had heard of ECHO before and was thrilled to finally have her school on the list of projects.
Fast forward to ECHO Saturday: I was really nervous because I didn't know what to expect. While I have participated in ECHO in the past, it was as a volunteer where my only responsibility was to show up and follow instructions. Now, I was the site leader and everyone would be looking to me for direction. The school was depending on this day to make the front of the school look refreshed and inviting for all who come through the doors. When I got to the site I saw all the great volunteers that had taken time out of their busy lives to pitch in for the project. The school staff (janitor) was also happy to be there, even though, he had to come in on his day off. He told me how appreciative they were that we were willing to come and help with the landscaping project. Some of the volunteers chose this project because their children had attended the school and it was a big part of their lives, others were young people who had attended the school. It was awesome to watch everyone work together and to hear stories and laughter. It was a reminder to me that there is no project that is considered to be too small to make a difference and that God puts the right people where they need to be at the right time. Although it was a really hot and humid Saturday morning, there was an energetic group of volunteers who were there to work and work hard. We were dirty and sweaty but there was an all-around feeling of pride and accomplishment evidenced by the big smiles on faces. Our project was a success and the school's front landscaping looked great but more importantly, we were able to echo Christ's love to our community in a tangible way.
After having such a wonderful and fun experience last year as site leader and working with a great group of volunteers, I was happy to accept a site leader role again this year, knowing that God is with me and He will provide all the people and resources needed to make the ECHO 2019 project a big success. I am honored that God and Grace Fellowship Church has allowed me to be part of reaching our community.
Kim Howell
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