Through years of research, John Gottman has found that there are four major predictors of divorce: stonewalling, contempt, criticism, and defensiveness. These 4 communication styles are known as "The 4 Horseman of The Apocolypse" in couples therapy because they quickly lead to the breakdown of a relationship.
Below, I weigh in on how to manage each of these communication blunders in your relationship.
The first step is to develop an awareness that you're body is having a physiological reaction to an upsetting issue within the relationship. We call this reaction "flooding". It's important to recognize the signs – racing heart, shallow breathing, difficulty processing thoughts- and to learn to self soothe. It takes about 15-20 minutes to return to a calm state after physiological arousal so ask your partner for a break and go for a walk, take a shower, or read a book. Breathe deeply into your belly – it's your body's natural and free relaxant.
Another easy task is to take a moment to center yourself around your 5 senses, in turn removing yourself from upsetting thoughts about the relationship. Pay attention to what you hear, smell, see, feel, and taste.
Remember, it's an act of goodwill to return and reconnect with your partner once you are calmer.
Recognize that when your partner is stonewalling it is because they are in a state of physiological arousal. Try to recognize the signs on your partners face, in their breathing, and mannerisms. Use a relaxed and even voice to have a stress reducing conversation. Asking concerned questions like "what's the most upsetting part of this for you?" Or validating with "I would be upset too" helps reduce and relieve stress. If this doesn't work give them a break to calm down.
Contempt is the nastiest of the four horseman. It's the leading predictor of divorce. You communicate contempt with smirks, eye rolls, and belittling. When you're contemptful you're communicating "I think you're beneath me". Is this really the message you want to send to someone you love? The way to combat this is by describing your own feelings and needs. It's pretty painful stuff for your partner to live within contempt. I tell my client's to stop putting the problem within their partner. Your partner isn't the problem – the problem is the problem.
If you recognize contempt within your relationship let your partner know how this impacts you. If contempt turns to abuse (emotional or physical) make sure you're heading to a therapist for some support.
Rather than becoming defensive or meeting the criticism with another criticism, gently point out what you see happening. Ask your partner to tell you about their issue in a different way. Assuming the best should always be your first step. If the criticism doesn't stop ask for a break and resume the conversation later. A good formula for tough ,yet, intimate conversations is to state your feelings, ask open and curious questions, and show empathy.
It's natural to defend ourselves when we feel attacked or criticized. However, Gottman's research shows that the "Master's of Relationships" don't react this way. Rather, they take responsibility for their part. They hear the issue, take a deep breath, and say "I'm sorry baby, I can take responsibility for that- let's figure this out" . I know it takes two to tango but you don't always need to point that out. It's not your turn.
Check in with how you're bringing up the problem. If you notice you're being critical apologize and try again. If you're not being critical yet still find your partner showing defensiveness say something like "I can hear you're upset about some things. I want to talk about those too, but right now I need you to hear my issue".
The most important lesson in all of this is that your partner is your ally, not your enemy. Treat them that way.


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Updates and Important Announcements
Hawaii Information Service 2:51 pm on May 24, 2016
Office Closed on Monday for Memorial Day
The Hawaii Information Service office will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2016 in observance of Memorial Day. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, May 31.
Should you require urgent assistance during the long weekend, please call our emergency line at (808) 599-4224 or (800) 628-3121 from the neighbor islands, and press * (star). Our phone system will notify our on-call staff, and someone will return your call as soon as possible.
All of us at Hawaii Information Service would like to wish you and your colleagues a peaceful holiday weekend.
Our next observed holiday will be Kamehameha Day on Friday, June 10, 2016.
NAR Policy Revisions on MLS Photos
On May 16, 2016, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Board of Directors approved a policy change regarding copyrights and licensing of listing photographs. We wanted to notify you of these changes, although it should not affect you if you have been submitting only photos that you own or have obtained the proper rights and licenses for to the service.
Who Owns Your Property Photos?
For an excellent overview of the issue, please see this article published by Realtor.org in September 2015:
"Improper use of listings photographs… can create legal problems for agents, brokerages and MLSs. Authorship and ownership of photographs within the real estate industry is "fractured". Who authored the photograph and who can use what photograph and in what way varies across the industry. Listing photographs may be taken by homeowners, real estate agents, MLS or brokerage employees, or professional photographers. Photographs may be owned or licensed to different parties in a variety of ways. A misunderstanding of how you may use the photographs for property listings could make you vulnerable to a copyright lawsuit."
The full article may be viewed at www.realtor.org/law-and-ethics/who-owns-your-property-photos. Sample agreement forms for participant use in obtaining the proper rights or licenses from photographers are provided.
What Does This Mean for HIS?
The rules of MLS Hawaii, Inc. (dba Hawaii Information Service) already require that its participants assign the rights for or licenses for their listing photos to the service. But the importance of obtaining the proper rights for or licenses for photographs and other content submitted to the service cannot be stressed enough.
If a participant does not own a photo that he/she attaches to a listing submitted to the MLS, he/she must at least obtain the right to license the photo to the MLS for its use. Photographers may not understand that their photos submitted to the MLS will appear in other participants' websites, and third party sites such as Zillow, Trulia, or the many ListHub partner sites, or in participants' brochures, CMAs, appraisal or other reports provided to their clients. This could cause the photographers to file copyright infringement claims against the service, its participants or the third party sites that display the MLS data.
In the event that there is any claim of copyright infringement by a photographer or any other third party, the participant who submitted the infringing content to the service is responsible for indemnifying and defending the service from such claim.
What Were the Specific Changes to NAR's Policy?
The NAR Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee recommended changes to the MLS Policy Statement 7.85 – Ownership of Listing and Listing Content. The NAR Board of Directors approved these changes on May 16, 2016, effective immediately. The changes to the policy are shown as follows. (Underscoring indicates additions; strikeouts indicate deletions.)
"The listing broker owns the listing agreement. Prior to submitting a listing to the MLS, the listing broker should own, or have the authority to cause license all listing content (e.g. photographs, images, graphics, audio and video recordings, and other details or information related to listed property) to be published in the MLS compilation of listing information.
Use of listings and listing information by MLSs for purposes other than the defined purposes of MLS requires participants' consent. Such consent cannot be required as a condition of obtaining or maintaining MLS participatory rights. MLSs may presume such consent provided that listing brokers are given adequate prior notice of any intended use unrelated to the defined purpose of MLS, and given the opportunity to affirmatively withhold consent for that use.
Participants cannot be required to transfer any ownership rights (including intellectual property rights) in their listings or listing content to MLS to obtain or maintain participatory rights except that MLSs may require participants to consent to grant the licenses necessary for storage, reproduction, compiling, and distribution of listings and listing information to the extent necessary to fulfill the defined purposes of MLS. MLSs may also require participants to warrant that they have the rights in submitted information necessary to grant these rights to MLS. (Adopted 5/05, Amended 5/06) M"
The above revisions to the policy reflect the importance of participants obtaining and transferring the necessary rights or licenses for MLS content provided as part of a listing.
Should there be any questions in regards to these revisions to the NAR policy, please feel free to contact Diana Haraguchi, VP-Administration by email to Diana@HiInfo.com or by phone at 1-800-628-3121, ext.172.
Hawaii Information Service 10:17 am on May 17, 2016
Mid-Year Membership Reminders
As mid-year approaches, we'd like to provide early information for primary brokers who expect to make changes to their roster or request waivers for the billing cycle that begins July 1, 2016.
Membership Changes & Waiver Deadlines
For questions regarding Membership, including status changes or waivers, please contact our Membership Department at 599-4224 or 1-800-628-3121 (Neighbor Islands only), ext. #160, or email sueann@hiinfo.com.
If you are placing your license on Inactive status, or if you are surrendering your license:
We must receive a copy of the completed Real Estate Change Form that you file with the DCCA.
To ensure that changes or cancellations are processed before the July 1st billing, change forms must be received by Wednesday, June 22, 2016.
Once we charge your credit card or debit your account, there is no refund for unused services.
Waiver applications and renewals are due as soon as possible!
Anyone who is currently under waiver and wants to continue accessing the MLS service under waiver status must submit a new waiver application.
Agents, assistants or other staff who are not currently under waiver but are seeking waiver status must also submit a new waiver application. This applies to all licensed support subscribers, property managers and time-share agents.
Waivers are also required for partners, officers, directors or shareholders who are licensed but do not engage in sales activity.
The deadline for submitting Waiver Applications for the new fiscal year (July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017) is Thursday, June 30, 2016.
Click here to obtain the Waiver Application form.
Hawaii Information Service 12:15 pm on May 3, 2016
May 2016 Training Schedule
Below is the schedule of upcoming online training classes for the month of May. If you're new to HIS, we strongly encourage you to attend an "Orientation" session on May 11. To get started with REsearch, attend a "Getting Started" session on May 12. Even if you've participated in a session before, it's often a good idea to get a refresher. Our live trainers can answer your questions and help you get the most out of REsearch. Descriptions of each HIS webinar can can be found here.
To sign up immediately, simply click on the links below. If you are going to attend online classes as a group, only one person needs to sign up.
May 11, 2016 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
How to Enter & Manage Your Listings
May 11, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
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May 12, 2016 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
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Prospects & Contacts
zipForms, Roster Download & Downloading
Maps I
Maps II
"Listing Update" & CMA (Part I)
Cloud CMA (Part II)
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Subscribers to our TMK public records service are encouraged to take our online TMK Essentials training. Learn how to get the most out of your TMK subscription on your schedule, from anywhere, via a recorded training session now available on YouTube!
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A JDBC driver is a software component enabling a Java application to interact with a database. To connect with individual databases, JDBC (the Java Database Connectivity API) requires drivers for each database. The JDBC driver gives out the connection to the database and implements the protocol for transferring the query and result between the client and the database.
iDashboards is able to connect to SQLite databases using a JDBC driver. This document gives a step-by-step procedure to install the JDBC driver and make the connection to your SQLite database.
Install the SQLite JDBC driver on the iDashboards server.
In addition, the service account running the iDashboards service must have read/write permissions to the folder that contains your SQLite database.
Once you have installed the SQLite JDBC driver and given proper folder permissions to the iDashboards service account, you can add this connection as a data source in iDashboards. The following steps describe this process.
In the database URL, replace the path to your database ("\C:\SQLite\db\chinook.db" in the above example) with the path to your database file. The SQLite driver requires that you use the full UNC path to your database file so if your path is remote from the iDashboards server, then your URL would be similar to this: "\<System Name>\C$\SQLite\db\chinook.db".
Click "Save". Your data source is now available.


Based in Portland, Oregon, where the company was founded, Columbia has been making gear so that Pacific Northwesterners can enjoy the outdoors for over 70 years. Steering the ship for over 40 years has been their chairman, Gert Boyle. Her tough mother persona has grown Columbia into the global sportswear company that it is today—still making no-nonsense apparel and footwear to keep you warm, dry, cool, and protected no matter what. Their Pacific Northwest heritage and Boyle family irreverence is what sets them apart from the competition. Columbia is made up of real people who are as passionate about the outdoors as you are. While their products are available around the world, they are based in the great Pacific Northwest, where majestic forests frame volcanic mountains and a rugged coast. That is where they hike, ride, fish, hunt, climb, camp, golf, paddle, run, and just enjoy fresh air with friends.
From the mountain peak to your neighborhood park, from glacier to garden, and from a backyard stream to the mighty ocean, Columbia is dedicated to helping preserve your favorite places for outdoor adventure. They partner with a variety of conservation-focused nonprofits, providing annual product and cash donations, to help realize the shared goal of conserving the outdoors. Some of their current partnerships include, The Conservation Alliance, The Ocean Foundation, American Hiking Society among others.
Columbia is dedicated to supporting humanitarian initiatives and disaster relief efforts around the world. They believe corporate responsibility includes supporting and empowering communities in countries where they manufacture, source materials, and sell products. Additionally, they value our employees and believe in supporting causes important to them through volunteerism and corporate donation matching.
Columbia offers you everything you need to get outdoors. Whether it's getting out and enjoy the water, or maybe exploring the mountains, even going out hiking and backpacking in the forest. With a great selection of men's apparel like Columbia Mens Jackets, Mens Shirts, Mens shorts. You will have all you need for anything that comes your way in the wilderness. There are also so many options in women's apparel like Columbia Womens Jackets, Womens pants, and Womens shirts everyone in the family will have what they need to go and explore. Columbia hats will help keep the sun off of you and keep you cool, with extra features like moisture wicking properties to keep you protected in the outdoors.


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Experts called the "safe" period for the supply of Russian gas to the EU
Russia's special military operation in Ukraine has upended global energy markets, including the global LNG industry. Europe's desire to reduce its dependence on Russian gas is forcing it to import huge volumes of this type of fuel. Although LNG prices are unlikely to return to their former sky-high highs, analysts expect gas prices to rise in the coming years and consistently high quotations. This is reported economic OilPrice resource expert Tsvetana Paraskova.
As the analyst writes, now the global energy market is "covered" with uncertainties. They all range from how much Europe manages to fill its storage capacity by November of this year, to how much LNG Asia buys in the spot market to replenish stocks for the winter after weak demand this season.
LNG supply and demand will also depend on whether Russia stops selling to even more EU customers after supplies to Poland, Bulgaria and Finland are cut off, as well as how cold the next winter will be in Europe and Asia.
Obviously, the race for LNG supplies could lead to a second wave of LNG projects in the US, but it will take years to develop the industry and expand production and establish supplies. This was told by Katerina Filippenko, chief analyst at Global Gas Supply at Wood Mackenzie.
But much of this additional LNG for Europe, including from projects that have used debt financing in previous years, is likely to come only after 2026. Just before that time, European consumers will be forced to consume gas from the Russian Federation and compete with Asia for almost every molecule of LNG in order to satisfy demand, and at the level of 2022, without taking into account the increase in future needs of the economy, the expert notes.
Competition between Europe and Asia for a limited amount of LNG will be intense until a new wave of supply emerges after 2026 amid infrastructure development. This is the "safe" period for the sale of Russian gas to the EU in terms of its lack of alternatives for the Old World.
In addition, this is the minimum value, taking into account that so far, "green energy", which requires more and more funding, which is wasted, is developing very poorly. The world cannot do without "dirty" energy carriers, the largest supplier of which, moreover, of all types, is Russia.
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Although LNG prices are unlikely to return to their former sky-high highs, analysts expect gas prices to rise in the coming years and consistently high quotations.
It's time to develop energy-intensive industries in Russia and provide products to the whole world, except for the EU and the States, which have imposed, hmm, sanctions.
whoever invests first in Russian industry will win economically in the near future.
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While most respondents agreed over the value of a strong culture, executives and HR leaders have some notable differences in perception over the current state of key cultural components.
This perception gap prevents many modern organizations from aligning on business culture, and if they remain unaddressed for too long, it can mean bad news for bottom line outcomes. Download the infographic to learn more.


Endeavor to proclaim the whole gospel of Jesus Christ. Extend our hearts to minister to the needs of our community and to openly share our Faith. To express love and hope in Jesus Christ and to lead all people to God's plan of salvation.
To glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, and to submit our lives to His divine leadership. Creating and maintaining an environment that enhances the continuous growth of all our members into the fullness of Christ.
The Missions Ministry provides a continuously expanding variety of ministries, designed to meet the needs of all people by providing opportunities for training, growth, and fellowship.
Faith Apostolic Ministries takes special interest in welcoming visitors of all nationalities, ethnic and religious backgrounds.
Forward motion youth group is part of a thriving ministry at Faith Apostolic. Our Vision is to see young lives encounter the presence and power of God, to fully equip them for everyday living, and to answer the call that God has placed on there lives.
Our goal is to train up the next generation to love God, to obey Him, and to proclaim His word. We do this by creating an atmosphere where children feel accepted, loved and experience the presence of God.
We provide games, fun activities, and exciting music where children are able to hear the gospel message, and are taught how to apply it by a loving and passionate ministry team. Our desire is to plant seeds of faith and see children worship and live unashamed for Jesus Christ .
We seek to glorify and serve God, and our fellow man by creating an environment where we can build character, integrity, and trust. We will encourage men to take the next step in walking intimately with Christ through prayer, study and fellowship. To become leaders in the home, church, and the community, so that their lives might be the greatest witness of Christ to a lost world.
Meeting twice a month the second and fourth week of every month. The second week will be our general meeting/seminar and the fourth week will be our activity week.
To Encourage, Embrace and Embody women to strive for success, embrace the challenges life faces, embody the knowledge that God is worthy, able, and understanding to sustain all our spiritual and physical needs.
Mentoring Program – Young mothers, Single mothers, women of all races and cultures.
Workshops Leadership – Seminars, Interactive programs, Woman at the well program.
Woman's Wellness Program – Fitness, walking, preventive care workshop, Focusing on the mind, body and soul.
Light Relief – Fun activities, bowling, day trips, cookouts, quilting, sewing, arts and crafts, etc.
How to become a Virtuous Woman – Biblical principles, planting the seed for a fruitful life.


Laura is a Program Manager with the Women's Business Development Council (WBDC) where she is responsible for delivering WBDC's programs and services throughout Southeastern Connecticut. Ms. Stetler manages training opportunities for clients at all stages of business development: pre-start-up, new enterprises, and developed enterprises looking to expand. She also consults individually with WBDC clients, providing tailored support to assist them in capitalizing on opportunities.
Ms. Stetler brings diverse and adaptive experience to the world of business development. Her program administration and delivery includes time with arts organizations, higher education institutions, as well as varying levels of government. Small business owners can expect thorough, interdisciplinary, and nuanced assistance based on Ms. Stetler's work across many industry landscapes.
As a young military spouse, it was a Career Advancement Account along with training from the Small Business Administration and Syracuse University's Women Veterans Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) program that equipped Ms. Stetler. Serving as trainer and coordinator for the US Navy further galvanized her passion to equip those in transition.
Ms. Stetler's passion for developing others is reinforced with a creative drive forged in her formal studies at Goucher College and the New England Conservatory of Music. She can be found playing violin, dancing, adoring design, and traveling when not working with WBDC.
Laura is available for appointments in New London.
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Normally dumb criminals/idiots could either be placed in misc or random threads. But I rather place them in there own dumb idiot thread aka "The Dumb Dodo".
First we had the dumb tide pod challange.
Now the latest dumb trend is the hot coil challange.
Eating Tide pods is more fun. I had to pick up some laundry detergent today and all I could think about is how delicious the Tide pods looked in there appetizing boxes.
Back in my day you had to eat your tide in a powder.
I think he used to have a boat too.
Too bad he didn't get zapped in the zipper.
Yup, these are the people who should be influencing how we interpret the Bill of Rights.
It is a step up from tide pods.
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Consumers must be taught about their rights
Pretoria - There is a need for consumers to be taught more about their consumer rights and the Consumer Protection Act, says Minister in the Presidency: National Planning Commission Trevor Manuel.
Speaking at the 2011 Consumer Rights Conference held in Midrand today, Manuel said many families were in debt because they lacked knowledge on financial issues.
"We need to understand what the Consumer Protection Act is all about," he said, adding that government needed to drive consumer education vigorously.
Manuel cautioned that people should only borrow what they can afford.
There were 18.84 million credit active people in South Africa and about 8.8 million of this figure were described as having impaired credit.
National Consumer Commissioner, Mamodupi Mohlala, urged consumers who have had their rights violated or ignored to contact her office.
She said on average, her office received about 7 000 complaints per month - the bulk of which was from the motor industry, followed by complaints about telecommunications tariffs and handsets.
Mohlala said the complaints in the motor industry were mostly from clients who bought cars thinking the vehicles were new only to discover that they actually bought old cars.
"Incorrect prices and failure to adhere to the Consumer Act by the sellers keeps us on our toes as we deal with such complaints daily," she said.
She urged consumers that when lodging their complaints, they must provide full details as this helps to speed-up the processes of finding a solution to their problems.
The National Consumer Commission can be reached on 0860 266 786.


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19 September 2015 By Andy McCray
The first image of Lord Voldemort (attached to Professor Quirrell) from the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone illustrated edition has been revealed. Check out Jim Kay's interpretation of the Dark Lord below.
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Q: Backup website files using SSH and WGET - omit /path/to/htdocs in resulting tar After SSH into remote webserver, I execute the following command on CentOS remote web server:
tar -vcf remote_name.tar /home/remote_name/public_html
On my local sys (Debian based), I execute the following:
user@linux-mx21:/var/www/html
$ wget https://example.com/remote_name.tar
$ mkdir remote_name
$ tar -vxf remote_name.tar --directory ./remote_name

All good, BUT... I don't want the dir structure the way it results as:
/var/www/html/remote_name/home/remote_name/public_html/ (public_files,and,dirs_extracted_here).
Instead, I want the result to be as:
/var/www/html/remote_name/
where the resulting files under new location,
/var/www/html/remote_name would be the mirror of original location, excluding the parent directory structure.
Considering my result w/ commands as illustrated above, the files which now reside in /var/www/html/remote_name/home/remote_name/public_html must be moved from to my desired location /var/www/html/remote_name/. I want to skip that step with an improvement to my commands.
I presume this can be set w/ args on the tar command as desired when I'm SSH at remote_location, but I don't know the correct arguments to achieve what I want.
Your assistance is much appreciated!

A: tar has the ability to chdir into a directory via the C command:
$ mkdir -p a/b/public_html
$ touch a/b/public_html/index.html
$ tar vCcf a/b/public_html remote_name.tar .
a .
a ./index.html

This makes the tarball relative to the current directory
a/b/public_html. However, this is not typical, and may be considered
rude, as someone else expanding the tarball will end up by default with
files all over their home directory. If you are the only one using the
tarball, this is probably not a concern.
More typical would be to make the tarball one level up, or:
$ rm remote_name.tar
$ tar vCcf a/b remote_name.tar public_html
a public_html
a public_html/index.html

Then, on the expansion side you will need to make an appropriate chdir
either in the parent command, e.g.
cd some/dir && tar xf remote_name.tar

or within the tar command itself
tar xCf some/dir remote_name.tar

Exactly what some/dir should be will depend on exactly how the tarball
was made, either from the less common . directory, or the more typical
parent-of directory.

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#include <gtest/gtest.h>
#include <nobnc/nofile.h>
#include <nobnc/nosettings.h>

class NoSettingsTest : public ::testing::Test
{
public:
    virtual ~NoSettingsTest()
    {
        m_File.Delete();
    }

protected:
    NoFile& WriteFile(const NoString& config)
    {
        char name[] = "./temp-XXXXXX";
        int fd = mkstemp(name);
        m_File.Open(name, O_RDWR);
        close(fd);

        m_File.Write(config);

        return m_File;
    }

private:
    NoFile m_File;
};

class NoSettingsErrorTest : public NoSettingsTest
{
public:
    void TEST_ERROR(const NoString& config, const NoString& sExpectError)
    {
        NoFile& File = WriteFile(config);

        NoSettings conf;
        NoString error;
        EXPECT_FALSE(conf.Parse(File, error));

        EXPECT_EQ(sExpectError, error);
    }
};

class NoSettingsSuccessTest : public NoSettingsTest
{
public:
    void TEST_SUCCESS(const NoString& config, const NoString& sExpectedOutput)
    {
        NoFile& File = WriteFile(config);
        // Verify that Parse() rewinds the file
        File.Seek(12);

        NoSettings conf;
        NoString error;
        EXPECT_TRUE(conf.Parse(File, error)) << error;
        EXPECT_TRUE(error.empty()) << "Non-empty error string!";

        NoString sOutput;
        ToString(sOutput, conf);

        EXPECT_EQ(sExpectedOutput, sOutput);
    }

    void ToString(NoString& res, NoSettings& conf)
    {
        NoSettings::EntryMapIterator it = conf.BeginEntries();
        while (it != conf.EndEntries()) {
            const NoString& key = it->first;
            const NoStringVector& vsEntries = it->second;
            NoStringVector::const_iterator i = vsEntries.begin();
            if (i == vsEntries.end())
                res += key + " <- Error, empty list!\n";
            else
                while (i != vsEntries.end()) {
                    res += key + "=" + *i + "\n";
                    ++i;
                }
            ++it;
        }

        NoSettings::SubConfigMapIterator it2 = conf.BeginSubConfigs();
        while (it2 != conf.EndSubConfigs()) {
            std::map<NoString, NoSettingsEntry>::const_iterator it3 = it2->second.begin();

            while (it3 != it2->second.end()) {
                res += "->" + it2->first + "/" + it3->first + "\n";
                ToString(res, *it3->second.m_subConfig);
                res += "<-\n";
                ++it3;
            }

            ++it2;
        }
    }

private:
};

TEST_F(NoSettingsSuccessTest, Empty)
{
    TEST_SUCCESS("", "");
}

/* duplicate entries */
TEST_F(NoSettingsSuccessTest, Duble1)
{
    TEST_SUCCESS("Foo = bar\nFoo = baz\n", "foo=bar\nfoo=baz\n");
}
TEST_F(NoSettingsSuccessTest, Duble2)
{
    TEST_SUCCESS("Foo = baz\nFoo = bar\n", "foo=baz\nfoo=bar\n");
}

/* sub configs */
TEST_F(NoSettingsErrorTest, SubConf1)
{
    TEST_ERROR("</foo>", "Error on line 1: Closing tag \"foo\" which is not open.");
}
TEST_F(NoSettingsErrorTest, SubConf2)
{
    TEST_ERROR("<foo a>\n</bar>\n", "Error on line 2: Closing tag \"bar\" which is not open.");
}
TEST_F(NoSettingsErrorTest, SubConf3)
{
    TEST_ERROR("<foo bar>",
               "Error on line 1: Not all tags are closed at the end of the file. Inner-most open tag is \"foo\".");
}
TEST_F(NoSettingsErrorTest, SubConf4)
{
    TEST_ERROR("<foo>\n</foo>", "Error on line 1: Empty block name at begin of block.");
}
TEST_F(NoSettingsErrorTest, SubConf5)
{
    TEST_ERROR("<foo 1>\n</foo>\n<foo 1>\n</foo>", "Error on line 4: Duplicate entry for tag \"foo\" name \"1\".");
}
TEST_F(NoSettingsSuccessTest, SubConf6)
{
    TEST_SUCCESS("<foo a>\n</foo>", "->foo/a\n<-\n");
}
TEST_F(NoSettingsSuccessTest, SubConf7)
{
    TEST_SUCCESS("\n  <c d>\n </c>\n", "->a/b\n->c/d\n<-\n<-\n");
}
TEST_F(NoSettingsSuccessTest, SubConf8)
{
    TEST_SUCCESS(" \t \nfoo = bar\n\tFooO = bar\n", "->a/B\nfoo=bar\nfooo=bar\n<-\n");
}

/* comments */
TEST_F(NoSettingsSuccessTest, Comment1)
{
    TEST_SUCCESS("Foo = bar // baz\n// Bar = baz", "foo=bar // baz\n");
}
TEST_F(NoSettingsSuccessTest, Comment2)
{
    TEST_SUCCESS("Foo = bar /* baz */\n/*** Foo = baz ***/\n   /**** asdsdfdf \n Some quite invalid stuff ***/\n",
                 "foo=bar /* baz */\n");
}
TEST_F(NoSettingsErrorTest, Comment3)
{
    TEST_ERROR("<foo foo>\n/* Just a comment\n</foo>", "Error on line 3: Comment not closed at end of file.");
}
TEST_F(NoSettingsSuccessTest, Comment4)
{
    TEST_SUCCESS("/* Foo\n/* Bar */", "");
}
TEST_F(NoSettingsSuccessTest, Comment5)
{
    TEST_SUCCESS("/* Foo\n// */", "");
}

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Five Qualities to Look for in a Workers Compensation Attorney | The Law Offices of Millon & Peskin, Ltd.
On behalf of The Law Offices of Millon & Peskin, Ltd. posted in Workers' Compensation on Tuesday, May 15, 2012.
Many injured workers struggle to receive the workers' compensation benefits they deserve. As a result, many seek assistance from an attorney who can fight for their rights. But how do you know which lawyer you should choose to represent you? To better ensure your success, look for these five qualities when choosing your workers' compensation attorney.
Experience: Your attorney's level of legal experience is as important as his or her level of education. You need an attorney on your side who has years of in-depth experience fighting for injured workers'. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Millon and Peskin have over twenty-five years of combined legal experience. Attorneys with this degree of knowledge have developed an instinct for understanding their client's needs, as well as knowing how to cut through smoke screens and red tape to get the results needed.
Expertise: While you may know that being an attorney requires a certain amount of education, you may not know that each state has different rules regarding attorney licensing. Always make certain the attorney you choose is licensed and/or approved to practice law in your state. Additionally, there are many types of law a lawyer can practice, from criminal defense to maritime law. But while you may think that workers' compensation advice by your estate attorney uncle in Texas is help enough, think again. The laws regarding workers' compensation are complex and every state has different laws and procedures that govern their system. In Illinois, for instance, the "Rules Governing Practicing Before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission" consists of over eighty pages of rules and required procedures. Choose an attorney who specializes in workers' compensation in your state. The slightest missed step or error can delay or end your claim, so be certain your attorney is an expert in the field.
Success: Any appropriately licensed attorney can take your case. But the real question is: can they win your case? Do they have a success rate that proves they not only know the in's-and-outs of workers' compensation, but that they also have the skill to ensure their client's receive the benefits they deserve? Choose an attorney such as Millon and Peskin who have a proven track record of winning.
Dedication: Fighting for workers' compensation benefits isn't easy. If it were, more injured workers would receive the medical treatments and benefits they deserve. But the fact is that even the most clear cut cases are lost in a system that can at times seem designed to punish victims. What hope, then, does a worker with a difficult case have? An attorney who is dedicated to his or her clients is vital to successfully defending your rights. Choose an Illinois workers compensation attorney who is unafraid of the tough cases, who is not just willing, but eager to devote the time and energy needed to examine every aspect of your case and break down the obstacles standing in your way.
Communication: One thing is almost always true about a person filing for workers' compensation benefits. They want answers. By the time a person seeks the help of an attorney, they have already been forced to jump through seemingly endless hoops just to get someone to listen to them and answer their questions. But usually all this effort has had little success. A good attorney will make certain your questions are answered. A great attorney will anticipate those questions and make certain you are continually kept up to date regarding your case. Information, after all, is power. Millon and Peskin believe that an attorney and his client are a team, and that success relies upon excellent communication between both parties.
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The Green Scheme and DCHA established community garden to two underserved neighborhoods. By engaging with local residents, Green Scheme developed strategies for healthy eating, despite living in a highly food insecure area. Community members now have full access to fresh fruits and vegetables that they grow themselves.


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Following her split from Channing Tatum last year, Dewan will release a guide to happiness and health.
Jenna Dewan is dancing her way into the world of publishing. The actress, known for Step Up, will release her self-help book Gracefully You: How to Live Your Best Life Every Day on Oct. 22, her publisher Gallery Books announced Tuesday.
The book will explore life's challenges and how Dewan overcomes negativity in her life. Gracefully You features photos along with Dewan's advice for happiness, physical health, mental health, motherhood, self-care, meditation, nutrition and friendship ($30, pre-order from Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster).
The World of Dance host separated from actor Channing Tatum after eight years of marriage in April 2018; they have one daughter.
"I've been wanting to tell you all about this forever," Dewan wrote on Twitter Tuesday. "It's all about learning to connect deeply and find happiness in every aspect of your life through all the ups and downs. It'll be full of stories and photos from my life, as well as suggestions for home, health and relationships to help you live your best life," she continued on Instagram.
Tatum, meanwhile, will go to Broadway in November with the stage performance of Magic Mike, premiering at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston, he announced Jan. 24. It's rumored Tatum has been dating singer Jessie J since November 2018.
Dewan's recent television gigs include Fox's The Resident and Netflix's musical series Mixtape. She also appears in the films Berlin, I Love You alongside Keira Knightley and Helen Mirren, as well as The Wedding Year with Modern Family's Sarah Hyland and Pitch Perfect's Anna Camp. Dewan is repped by UTA.


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I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second Time.
I am proud to be able to stand before the House to move the Second Reading of the Competition Bill. This is yet another example of the Government's delivering quickly on their manifesto commitments. We are a Government who are clear about our aims, in contrast to the years of drift under the Conservative party.
It is par for the course for a Labour Government to act in the public interest and in the interests of consumers. The precursor to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission was established under the Attlee Government of 50 years ago, so it is fitting that it falls to this Government to modernise and update it. For close on 10 years under the previous Government, the need for and the content of such a Bill were discussed. Indeed, in the year before the last election a draft Bill was published and widely welcomed by, among others, the then Labour Opposition. However, absolutely nothing happened, and the right hon. Member for Wokingham (Mr. Redwood), in his search for any portmanteau criticism, has the cheek to accuse us of dithering.
The Bill will radically reform and strengthen our laws to deal with cartels and with abuses of a dominant position in the marketplace, such as when firms act together to limit choice for customers or to raise the price they face, or both. It is a Bill for consumers, for business and for jobs. It is another step in the creation of strong markets that will make Britain a more competitive economy.
Strong competition in our domestic markets makes for strong British companies that are able to compete and succeed in the global marketplace. It provides a spur to companies to innovate and invest, and builds up the competitiveness that safeguards and creates jobs. As my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer told the European Union in his employment action plan, competitive markets are crucial to creating sustainable jobs in the United Kingdom.
Mr. John Redwood (Wokingham):
I am grateful to the right hon. Lady for trying to make clear her intentions in the legislation. As she wants it to be tougher than the present law, will she tell us what current legal business practices she hopes and expects the Bill to make illegal?
I beg to move, To leave out from "That" to the end of the Question, and to add instead thereof:
"this House declines to give a Second Reading to the Competition Bill [Lords] because the Government has failed to spell out the consequences for a whole range of business that will result from this legislation, and specifically has failed to tackle the problem of independent community pharmacies; expresses its concern at the decision of the Office of Fair Trading to commence legal proceedings to end retail price maintenance on over-the-counter medicines at a time when the Government is already seeking to review this agreement in the Bill; notes that the loss of retail price maintenance on over-the-counter medicines could lead to the closure of many independent community pharmacies, an outcome which would seriously undermine the Government's health strategy and increase the burden on GPs; and calls on the Government to ensure that a nationwide network of community pharmacies remains in place to serve the needs of the community, in particular the elderly, the infirm and mothers of young children, before proceeding with the Bill."
The Times 's pricing is not only a marketing mechanism but a deliberate strategy of predatory pricing. The purpose of the pricing seems to be to undermine The Independent , to put it out of business, and then to attract some of its readers so that The Times might be able to overtake The Daily Telegraph . Certainly there is a prima facie case. I agree that that must be proved--which is the purpose of the Office of Fair Trading. It has not been proved so far, but, of course, the matter has not been examined since 1994, which was quite a long time ago. As has been said in this debate, it may be that some of the predatory practices are used not just by News International.
Question put, That the amendment be made:--
Party Majority (No) Minority (Aye) Both Turnout
LDem 0 32 0 69.6%


SAN FRANCISCO - They said it shouldn't be done.
Naysayers behind us, we set sail from a dock in Emeryville for McCovey Cove early Wednesday evening for the first game of the World Series, where our friends Greg and Kathleen Doe of Stockton keep their sailboat berthed.
As F-18 fighter jets roared overhead, the bright stadium lights of AT&T Park were impossible to miss.
So were the roars from the 43,000-plus fans who at times drowned out the sounds of Kruk and Kuip's (Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper) radio broadcast on KNBR.
The score between the Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants was tied 2-2 by the time we reached San Francisco and stopped to pick up more passengers.
"Everyone is in a great mood," Mike Heffernan of Stockton said as he boarded his daughter and son-in-law's 36-foot sailboat at Pier 11/2. "Everyone is up. It's the best mood I've ever seen."
He had spent the day in the city where thousands of Giants fans were out in full force sporting orange, black and even Halloween costumes.
"I was on the bus today and everyone was talking about the Giants," he said. "It's something else."
The skyline was glowing - lights had been switched to orange in some of the city's most famous landmarks.
After months of doom and gloom in the news, a band of true team players has given Northern California something to cheer about, and from a unique vantage point.
Some parks boast of tailgating. But where else can you go sterngating?
Boats blanketed McCovey Cove behind the Giants' stadium.
The tantalizing smells of barbecue and the sounds of happy fans wafted from the nearly 100 vessels big and small.
A Coast Guard crew directed our captain, Greg Doe, to a spot safe to anchor in the cove. Later, toward the end of the eighth inning, they would return to tell us it was time to pull out. It was an orderly exit for the seafaring fans.
"We have to keep a lane clear for the ferries," we were told.
With a direct view of the ballpark and thousands of raucous fans in the upper decks, we sat back for dinner and drinks while we listened to a thrilling game unfold.
Airhorns blasted as the Giants ran up the score to eventually win 11-7.
Doe took his daughter Emily, a fifth-grader at Brookside School, and my 10-year-old son, Max, out in a white inflatable dinghy.
The kids held aloft a handmade sign they had crafted that read "We're freaks" - a shoutout to starting Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum.
Then my husband and I set out - armed with a lacrosse stick to fetch errant homerun balls - for a splashy alley where kayaks were lined up oar to oar.
The water was calm, the weather mild and the mood on the water was buoyant. Motley crews sported wigs, fearsome black beards and precariously held handmade signs aloft as they bobbed along.
One yacht projected the televised game on the sail of a nearby boat. But boaters could also hear the announcer just over the wall and even see the left-field scoreboard. Most were tuned into the radio.
Patrick Hanson of Fresno was sporting a Spider-Man mask as he maneuvered his kayak through the maze of McCovey Cove.
"Larry Ellison is a great guy. He gave me some information on how to get out here," Hanson said, adding that he brought his brother who had just returned from a tour of duty to Afghanistan. "Then, I actually get to meet him and he gives me a hot dog that he grilled on his kayak. This is pretty cool."
Ellison, not the founder and CEO of Oracle but the one known as the Willie Mays of McCovey Cove, and his fellow kayakers sported the Bonds Army moniker from their days spent plucking balls out of the cove as Bonds pursued his home run record. They operate a website with tips for watching from the cove at splashhit.com.
And then, because everyone was feeling super generous on this amazing evening, he complimented us on the dinghy.
"That's a sweet craft you have there. Nice, clean lines."
As the score continued to climb, the airhorn blasts from boaters and cheers from inside the stadium got immensely louder.
And some people just got super silly.
For the seventh-inning stretch, we could hear crooner Tony Bennett sing "God Bless America." It was interrupted by a loud splash in front of us when a half-dozen young men spontaneously jumped into the water, which actually wasn't that cold.
We headed back to the sailboat and did more cheering of our own - including some for our skipper for a magical night, one that ranked right up there with some of the best memories we can recall.


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George HW Bush, 91, Falls, Breaks Bone in Neck, Hospitalized
Former President George H.W. Bush, at 91 the oldest living former president, was being treated at a hospital early Thursday for a broken bone in his neck suffered in a fall and was wearing a brace. Bush, the 41st U.S. president, fell on Wednesday at his summer home in Kennebunkport but was doing OK, a Bush spokesman said.


Taco Suave was opened ten years ago by Delphina Caballero. She came to the US with a dream of owning her own business. Delphinaís daughter, Taneisha, says that Delphina has always been a hard worker and is a true story of the American Dream. The restaurant has been a great way to provide for the family financially, and also provide a lot of joy to them and their customers. The name Taco Suave came about from the family brainstorming names. Taneishaís father thought of it to be funny, but it really grew on everyone.The food at Taco Suave is like a home cooked meal made with love. The dishes are authentic Mexican classics, along with unique daily specials. They have a variety of tacos, including uncommon choices like Lengua (cow tongue). Taneisha recommends Enchiladas, which have their delicious jitomate sauce and salsa verde.Taneishaís favorite part of working in the restaurant is interacting with the customers. She gets to know a lot of regulars, and also loves hearing stories from new customers and travelers. Taco Suave is open every day from 10 AM to 10 PM. Check it out for delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine!


Public School 316 4th graders have been working with ONE PLANET to make others aware of the threat to the African Elephant, Rhino, and Lion.
We are very passionate about saving these species for future students to be able to see and experience. Our partner schools in Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo, along with the ONEPLANET curriculum has really helped us to empathize with these animals.
Every year, many of these beautiful African elephants and rhinos are being killed for their horns and tusks. A booming Asian middle class with a desire for ivory, crippling poverty in Africa, and a weak and corrupt law enforcement, has made it easier for poaching.
Like lions, ,elephants, and rhinos are "keystone species." Consequentially, their disappearance would likewise be catastrophic for their local ecosystems.
The presence of African elephants and The African Rhino helps to maintain suitable habitats for many other species. In central African forests, up to 30 percent of tree species may require elephants and rhions to help with dispersal and germination. They are nature's gardeners.
The U.S. has played an enormous role in the disappearance of the African lion: As African lion populations and range have declined, the number of sport-hunted lion trophies imported to the U.S. has increased dramatically. The King of the Jungle needs our help.
We have to do all we can to save the African Elephant, African Rhino, African Lion and all other endangered species.


I walk into the back gallery of Invisible Dog in Boerum Hill. 2Fik glides across the room with a graceful swing of the hips, like a runway model in full strut. He's wearing grey and black high heels with an open toe. He extends his hand.
2Fik lives in Montreal, though he explains to me that he considers himself stateless, having grown up in Casablanca and Paris with his Moroccan family. His show at Invisible Dog Gallery, on Bergen near Smith, is an exploration of sexual identity, religion, family affairs and cultural mores. It's on view through Sunday and totally worth a stroll to Boerum Hill.
2Fik's show consists of photos of the artist in 11 characters, acting out a narrative about a traditional Muslim couple struggling with modern western life, religion, politics, sexuality.
Though most of the photos have at least four or five characters in them, each is 2Fik, dressed for each character, photographed in sequence and then Photoshopped together to look like a single moment in time.
Each of 2Fik's 11 characters have a distinct identity, a name, an age, a story.
For one of the photos, the artist went to a park in Montreal with his suitcase of stuff and gear. He found a grassy area near water and undressed to a black bikini, a pink hijab (head scarf) and a long, flowing pink ribbon. And then he began to dance and frolick and leap around for the photo.
2Fik may or may not do a performance at the gallery this weekend. Check out one of his former pieces: High He/High Heels.
51 Bergen, by Smith St.


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How are Writs classified under Constitution of India?
Constitution of India contains 395 articles in 22 parts. There are also 12 schedules in Indian Constitution. Additional articles and parts inserted later through various amendments. The article below gives a brief overview of the Constitution of India. The Constitution provides for a Parliamentary form of government which is federal in structure with certain unitary features.
WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN, SOCIALIST, SECULAR, DEMOCRATIC, REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens:
JUSTICE, social, economic and political;
LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;
EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all
FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation;
IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty sixth day of November 1949 , do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.
"The Republic is governed in terms of the Constitution of India which was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November, 1949 and came into force on 26th January, 1950".
Constitution of India, Official site, Retrieved on 9th January, 2018.
Types of Writs
Article 226 allocate the powers to High Courts to issue writs. Its a formal written order issued by a government entity. Government entity are mostly the Courts in the name of the sovereign power. A warrant is also a type of writ. Article 32 of the Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court to issue orders and writs to safeguard the fundamental rights guaranteed under part III of the Constitution of India. The High Court also empowered to issue writs in order to safeguard the fundamental rights under part III of the Constitution.
The high court can issue following writs:
Certiorari
Quo warranto
Its issued for enforcement of any of the fundamental rights or for any other purpose as high court thinks fit.
1. Habeas corpus
It means show the detained body. If a person wrongfully detained, then his relatives can file this writ with the High court. The court then orders, the police officer or the person who has the custody of that person, to present the detained person. Thereafter court examines the validity of the detention. If court thinks fit, may set the person free. Therefore, this writ treated as protection against wrongful detention or to life and liberty of person. Such a writ can issued in following example cases When :
the person detained and not produced before the magistrate within 24 hours.
the person arrested without any violation of a law.
a person arrested under unconstitutional law.
detention done to harm the person or malafidely detained.
Thus, Habeas corpus writ protects the liberty of individual against arbitrary detention. The writ petition filled by a person whose right infringed. Habeas corpus writ is applicable to preventive detention also. This writ issued against both public authorities as well as individuals.
2. Writ of Mandamus
A writ of mandamus is in the form of command. The term mandamus means "We Command". This writ issued by the court to the inferior court, public official, public body, corporation, tribunal and also government. The writ directs them to perform their duties which they have refused to perform. Therefore, Writ of Mandamus is a wakening call for the authority. It wakes up the sleeping authorities to perform the entrusted duties. Mandamus thus demands an activity and sets the authority in action.
Mandamus cannot issued against the following:
a private individual or private body.
if the duty in question is discretionary and not mandatory.
against president or governors of state
against a working chief justice
to enforce some kind of private contract.
The writ petition of mandamus can filled by any person, who wants the concerned authority to perform their duties. Such a filing person must have real or special interest in the subject matter and must have legal right to do so.
3. Prohibition
The writ of prohibition prohibits the lower courts such as special tribunals, magistrates, commissions, and also other judiciary officers from acting beyond their capacity. They can not do something which exceeds to their jurisdiction or acting against rule of natural Justice. For example if a judicial officer has personal interest in a case, it may hamper the decision and the course of natural justice.
Difference between Mandamus and Prohibition
Mandamus directs activity whereas Prohibition directs inactivity.
Mandamus issued against any public official, public body, corporation, inferior court, tribunal or government whereas prohibition issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities and NOT against administrative authorities, legislative bodies
4. Writ of Certiorari
Certiorari means to "certify". This writ orders to transfer a case or suit from inferior court to superior court. Its normally issued by the higher to the lower court. Its issued by the higher court to direct the lower court to transfer a pending case or suit. It's a writ that orders to move a suit from an inferior court to superior court. Its generally done because superior court believes that either the inferior court had no jurisdiction or committed an error of law. Thus, certiorari is a kind of curative writ.
5. Quo warranto
Quo warranto means "by what warrant"? or by what authority?. This writ issued to enquire into legality of the person or public office. It stops the person to act in an office, which he/she not authorized to hold. Thus stops usurpation of public office by anyone. This writ is applicable to the public offices only and not to private offices.
Under Article 129 and 215, Supreme Court and High Courts are called Courts of Records which means that all their decisions and procedure are documented and compiled and they have the right to punish in matters related to contempt-helps exercise very strong control on Public Administration.
Under Article 143, Supreme Court has advisory jurisdiction which means that if any point of law and Constitution is not clear to the Government of India then through President legal opinion can be taken from Supreme Court. Since it is an advise, not a judgement hence it is not binding. So far 14 times advise has been sought in which all the opinions have been accepted.
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A History of Television Space Opera – Part 1: Star Trek – Birth of a Genre
I've recently been going over some old essays I wrote when studying my Open University course in film and televsion history and thought I'd post my (heavily revised to remove the boring academic bits) essay on the history of space opera. Updates to follow as and when.
Science fiction television began life in 1949 with the broadcast of Captain Video on the US DuMont Channel, soon followed by the likes of Tom Corbett: Space Cadet, Space Patrol and Buck Rogers, cheaply made shows featuring fancifully designed rocket ships, mad scientists and killer robots, all owing a considerable debt to the Flash Gordon cinema serials of the 1930s. In time 'space opera' was overtaken by 'horse opera' as the dominant genre on US television with Gunsmoke the first show to earn the title 'longest running series on television.' By the late 1960s the only notable SF series on air were Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and Lost in Space, both produced by Irwin Allen, whose output had become so risible that audiences booed when his name appeared on the credits of his latest show The Time Tunnel when it was previewed at the Cleveland Tricon of 1966. However, the fortunes of television sci-fi where about to change forever thanks to a former US Air Force and LAPD officer turned TV producer: Gene Roddenberry.
Star Trek was first broadcast on 8 September 1966 and ran for three seasons comprising 79 episodes. Roddenberry, whose writing credits included Dr Kildare and The Naked City, pitched the series as a 'space western' with the working title Wagon Train to the Stars, allegorising the exploration of space with the exploration of moral and existential problems. After commissioning network NBC rejected the pilot episode The Cage for being 'too cerebral', Roddenberry's produced Where No Man Has Gone Before, using the same sets and special effects as the original pilot but with a new cast. William Shatner's James Tiberius Kirk replaced Jeffrey Hunter's Christopher Pike as Captain of the USS Enterprise and Leonard Nimoy's ultra-logical alien Spock took over first officer duties from the disconcertingly female Majel Barrett. This less thoughtful and more action oriented tale of a Star Fleet officer obtaining dangerous god-like powers only to be defeated by his own hubris, and Kirk's right hook, was enough to convince NBC to commission a full series. The series proper brought the addition of DeForest Kelly as Dr McCoy and the establishment of the regular, deliberately cosmopolitan cast, which featured a Scot, a Russian, a Jamaican and a Japanese amongst others, however, Kirk and other senior officers remained reassuringly white, American and male.
Most episodes are 'three-handers' focusing on the interaction between Kirk, Spock and McCoy, Roddenberry later explaining that the three leads were a means of taking "the perfect person and divid[ing] him into three parts, I could have the administrative, courageous part that would be the captain; the logical part who is the science officer (Spock) and the humanistic part with the doctor."
Gender is a particular point of interest in the series. The many conquests of Captain Kirk reveal a less than progressive attitude to women. Female Star Fleet officers tend to be confined to secretarial duties. Although Lt. Uhura has plenty of dialogue, and has a place in history as the first regular female black character on television, her role as communications officer requires no authority. In Who Mourns for Adonais? Kirk bemoans the fact the one of his female officers will "find the right man and off she'll go, out of the service." Clearly, women of the future are expected to put family ahead of career.
Roddenberry's desire to make Star Trek break new ground led him to recruit a stable of established SF writers which brought a creative richness to the series, although each episode followed the standard three-act structure which had evolved since the 1950s to accommodate the demands of commercial television and continues into the present day. A pre-credit 'teaser' sequence introduces an initial mystery or problem requiring resolution followed by a post-credit first act which provides an explanation for the situation and invariably ends with a twist or surprise. The second act will contain the bulk of the story and most of the action, usually culminating in a cliff-hanger before the commercial break after which the third act will provide a resolution and a closing scene which is either poignant or humorous depending on the tone of the episode. In terms of thematic content Star Trek episodes tend to fall into three broad categories: the 'parallel earth' storyline, the 'monster of the week' episode and the 'first contact' situation, enabling a variation in formula which ensured the series rarely repeated itself and provided a wide-ranging basis for exploring disparate themes and issues.
In 'parallel earth' stories the crew encounter a planet basically identical to earth that has ventured along a different historical path, explained by the entirely fictional "Hodgkins Law of Parallel Planetary Development". These stories offer the greatest scope for expanding upon Roddenberry's utopian vision, charting the point at which human development can be said to have gone wrong somehow. In the case of Bread and Circuses the Roman Empire has continued into the 20th century by suppressing the "words of the Sun", revealed in the closing scene as "the Son… the Son of God." In The Omega Glory a tribe of blond-haired savages, the "Yangs", fights a war of annihilation with an Asiatic race of villagers, the "Cones", on a planet once almost destroyed by biological and chemical warfare. Eventually the "Yangs" are revealed as "Yanks" and the "Cones… Communists." Spock concludes: "The parallel is almost too close, Captain. It would mean they fought the war your Earth avoided."
'Monster of the week' episodes, typically the most action packed and often incorporating mechanical as well as biological threats, were generally ship-based and consequently display a considerable Hornblower influence, most notably in The Doomsday Machine which features the hero stranded on a damaged vessel and a deranged captain forcing his crew into mutiny, both staples of Forrester's maritime adventures. 'Monster' stories also provided a basis for exploring fears of technology, particularly in The Ultimate Computer; a Frankenstein like tale of an unhinged scientist who has created a computer capable of commanding a starship. Naturally, Kirk's suspicion of the machine proves well founded when it fails to distinguish between fiction and reality during a wargame and goes on a killing spree.
'First contact' stories tend to be the most allegorical as the Enterprise encounters a previously unknown alien race and is required, the Prime Directive commanding non-interference in alien cultures not withstanding, to correct some basic flaw or injustice in this new culture. In The Apple an entirely content, but socially stagnant, tribe of primitives are 'freed' from the yoke of an all-powerful computer they have come to worship as a god. "You'll learn to care for yourselves," Kirk assures them. "With our help. You'll learn to build for yourselves, think for yourselves… You'll like it, a lot."
Although the concept of the false god is a recurring theme in Star Trek, Roddenberry's future is still a Godly one. The practice of religion is invisible in Federation society but the Judeo-Christian ethic is clearly going strong, as Kirk tells the lonely god Apollo in the Von Daniken-esque Who Mourns For Adonias: "We have no need of gods. We find the one quite sufficient." Kirk's attitude is an expression of popular religion in 1960s America, when atheism was still a rarity and would have found little welcome in a nationally networked TV show, rather than a valid speculation on the future of spirituality.
This preoccupation with contemporary concerns led Star Trek to address issues prevailing during the cold war, the most interesting example being the season two episode A Private Little War where Kirk discovers the once peaceful social balance between villagers and hill people on an Eden-like planet has been disturbed by the Klingons who have provided the villagers with flint-lock muskets. The Klingons were introduced in the first season episode Errand of Mercy where a peace treaty had been forced on both the Federation and the Klingon Empire by the God-like Organians in order to prevent all-out war. Barred from direct military confrontation the Klingons have adopted a policy of interference in undeveloped cultures to expand their empire. Kirk faces an ethical dilemma of arming the hill people in order to preserve "the balance of power" despite their ingrained pacifism. This episode contains a direct reference to US military involvement in Vietnam "the twentieth century brush wars on the Asian continent", where the Tet offensive was raging at the time of broadcast. Although clearly reluctant, in the final scene Kirk orders Scotty to build a hundred flint-lock muskets for the hill people: "A hundred serpents… Serpents for the garden of Eden."
An episode like A Private Little War can be read as at best neutral and at worst supportive of US intervention in Vietnam but other episodes show a more ambivalent attitude to the tenets of cold war philosophy. In The Doomsday Machine the Enterprise encounters a monstrous robotic vessel destroying entire star systems. Kirk deduces this was once "A weapon built primarily as a bluff. A weapon so strong it could destroy both sides in a war. Something like the old H-bomb was supposed to be." In the end the Doomsday device is itself destroyed by a derelict starship which has itself been turned into the equivalent of an H-bomb, as Kirk says: "probably the first time a such a weapon has been used constructively."
Roddennberry certainly deserves credit as the main creative force behind Star Trek and its basic premise of a united humanity engaged on a civilising mission to the galaxy. However, many of the series' most enduring elements, such as the Klingons and the Prime Directive, were the work of Line Producer Gene L. Coon, credited for making the world of Star Trek more cohesive and consistent as well as injecting a much needed sense of humour.
Coon's departure before the end of the second season is seen by many fans as the point at which the show's quality began to deteriorate, the third season being widely considered the worst of the run, featuring series nadir The Way to Eden, a conservative allegory on the dangers of counter-culture gurus and hippydom. As quality diminished so did audiences and Star Trek's third season was its last. Whilst the threat of cancellation halfway through the first season had provoked a large-scale letter writing campaign which convinced NBC the show was worth saving, there was no such effort this time.
Whilst Star Trek certainly presented an idealised society it was a futuristic version of 1960s America rather than a utopian vision of the future. Television historian Rick Worland has argued that the United Federation of Planets was a stand-in for the US-led free world during the cold war with Kirk and his multi-racial crew achieving on the final frontier what Johnson and McNamara failed to do in Vietnam. Star Trek's cancellation came shortly after Johnson's electoral defeat but its legacy is perhaps more enduring than Johnson's social welfare programmes, eventually dismantled under Reagan, as syndication and international sales ensured a global audience of millions. Star Trek was undoubtedly conservative in many respects but it was an optimistic conservatism; the future was bright in Roddenberry's vision, its brightness becoming more appealing as Nixon faced Watergate, America faced the energy crisis and Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese in 1975. Although the popularity of original series Star Trek has only grown in succeeding decades, for much of the 1970s it seemed Space Opera as a mass-entertainment genre had had its day, then a relatively low budget movie called Star Wars changed everything.
Check back for Part 2: Generations and Universes.
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One response to "A History of Television Space Opera – Part 1: Star Trek – Birth of a Genre"
Evette
September 11th, 2013 at 6:31 am
Well written article. Great history into the television sci-fi genres and is paralleling themes of the time period. Kudos Ryan!


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Q: React Native CameraRoll File Upload I am trying to build a custom image gallery that user can select multiple images from it and upload by FormData but on iOS from CameraRoll library it gets ph://SOMETEXT kinda uri which is a "LocalIdentifier" and its described on this issue https://github.com/react-native-community/react-native-cameraroll/issues/195#issuecomment-655549166 and i am trying make a swift bridge to implement that function can return a real uri of the image as he is explaining but when I try
let photo = PHAsset.fetchAssets(withLocalIdentifiers:
['localUriGotFromReactNativeCameraRool'], options: .none).firstObject

in my function it always returns empty object without the actual image
this is my full code
import Foundation
import Photos
@objc(RNFetchAssets)
class RNFetchAssets: NSObject {

  @objc
  func fetch(
    _ localUri: String,
    resolve: RCTPromiseResolveBlock,
    rejecter reject: RCTPromiseRejectBlock
  ) -> Void {

  let requestOptions = PHImageRequestOptions()
  requestOptions.isSynchronous = false
  let photo = PHAsset.fetchAssets(withLocalIdentifiers: [localUri], options: .none).firstObject
  print(photo ?? "None");
  //resolve(photo)

  }

  private func fetchOptions() -> PHFetchOptions {

      let fetchOptions = PHFetchOptions()

      fetchOptions.sortDescriptors = [NSSortDescriptor(key: "creationDate", ascending: false)]
      return fetchOptions
     }

  @objc
  static func requiresMainQueueSetup() -> Bool {
   return true
 }

 }


Project use it up is still in full swing. If you have been following my blog for some time you will know I don't usually write empties posts, but a few months ago I decided to try and really tackle the size of my beauty stash which was a little bit out of control and started writing them again to keep me on track. So far progress is really good, after many years of trying different beauty products I have definitely become more sure of what I like and what works, so many categories of products I never actually bother buying or testing anymore, like for example sheet masks, which I consider to be no different from applying a generous pump of serum to the skin. Beauty is what I do for a living, so I still have a lot of product, but I definitely have more space in my cupboards, so that is excellent! To read my July empties click here.
I am going to start this month with bath and body care, as this is category that has the most products!
Balance me Revitalising hand and body wash* – This wash was an OK product, it wasn't drying, but I could barely detect any scent and the texture was a bit boring. Not something I would repurchase, pretty sure this one was a magazine freebie anyway.
Kind Natured Ylang Ylang and sage shampoo and conditioner – When I first switched to more natural haircare I went for a brand that I could find on the high street, was budget friendly and SLS and silicone free. Kind Natured ticks all of those boxes, which is why I featured them in the this post about How to switch to silicone free haircare. Although not 100% natural, I was impressed with these Kind Natured products and would pick them up again if I was on the high street.
Elemental Herbology Mandarin and Grapefruit show gel* – Another wash that was nice, but not one I would repurchase. My skin is very sensitive to surfactants, so I have decided to stick with really moisturising soaps or really gentle washes that are moisturising. This just didn't feel moisturising enough for my dry skin.
Weleda Citrus deodorant* – This one didn't belong to me, although I have used the citrus spray before but it was my sons. This is the first deodorant I have introduced him to as he at that awkward tween stage. I offered him the citrus roll on also from Weleda, but he eventually settled on the spray as his favourite. The sprays don't leave any white marks and they dry almost instantly, so they are perfect for applying before school uniform. He is a fan of the fresh scent too, personally I am using the Rose spray from Weleda and I love how long lasting they are in this heat. See my full review here.
Weleda Arnica Muscle soak* – I am pretty sure this featured last month too, but it is a staple in my routine as I suffer from chronic hip pain that I manage through exercise. This arnica soak is a really nice treat at the end of the day if I feel stiff and want some relief before bed. I also had a sample of the Weleda Evening primrose body oil, which is very nice, moisturising and a lovely scent.
Alchemy oils peppermint hair remedy* – I reviewed these oils when they first launched and they have been a brand I have gone back to several times over the years. I suffer from a really dry, tight scalp and I manage it by using a weekly oil treatment. The brand has had a bit of a makeover and the full sized oils now come with a nice pipette bottle. Sadly they have also doubled the price, for half the amount of product and as I need to use a generous amount of oil for my needs, they have just become too expensive for me to warrant a repurchase. I will be sticking to DIY hair oils or other brands from now on. If you only use oils sparingly then I still think they are a great brand, just a little pricey compared to other oils on the market.
Weleda Rosemary Hair oil* – As mentioned above hair oils are an essential part of my routine, I am not sure why it has taken me so long to try the one from Weleda, but this is a very nice oil indeed. It absorbs really well, so even if you are applying generously you don't look too greasy and it has a deep herbal aroma from the rosemary. I have bought another couple of bottles of this, as it definitely helped both my dry scalp and the condition of my hair. Highly recommended as it is a great price too.
Green People Organic kids sun lotion* – Another brand we have used for a couple of years now, these sun creams are great on delicate skins and work really well. They do leave a bit of white cast initially, but it soon fades and I have them relatively easy to apply to wriggly children.
Ecosoapia Pure castile soap hand wash* – This hand wash follows an old family recipe and I loved the branding on the bottle. I found the hand wash wasn't drying, despite using it a lot, but the citrus wasn't really noticeable, rather you got a gentle scent from the castile soap. Would buy again.
100 Acres Rose and Lavender Bubble bath – I adore the beautiful branding of 100 Acres, they are based in the Cotswolds and every product looks lovely. This bubble bath smelt beautiful and was a lovely treat in the bath. Will definitely be trying more in the future.
Petit Pai Mallow body wash* – This was a nice gentle, organic children's body wash, I am generally a big fan of Pai skincare for delicate and sensitive skin and use many of the products on a regular basis. Out of the two products they have for children I found the body lotion to be better value, and it also smells delicious, but would buy both again if I was placing an order for skincare for me.
MuLondon White Chocolate elbow, knee and heel cream – I adored this rich cream from MuLondon, it was vegan and really rich. Sadly it was discontinued (I stockpiled before it disappeared completely) but you can still get a White Chocolate cream* from the brand that can be used from head to toe. See my review here.
Weleda Sea buckthorn creamy body wash* – I don't think I have anything left to say about these Weleda washes, they have been my favourites for years, I mostly use Pomegranate, but Sea Buckthorn is a very cheerful orange scent and is really lovely as well.
Weleda Calendula Body cream* – A rich body cream lovely and soothing. I used up this sample on my legs after shaving and enjoyed it, will get the full size at some point. Although the calendula range is aimed at babies and children I enjoy it as well.
Weleda Almond hand cream* – This is my favourite hand cream for use during the day. It hydrates but isn't sticky or too heavy, so I can use it during the day and go back to using the laptop shortly after. I always keep a smaller size in my change bag for use after nappy changes, hence two different tubes.
Weleda Salt toothpaste* – I have always struggled with non foaming toothpastes previously, but this salt toothpaste was a bit of a revelation. It leaves you teeth feeling really clean and whilst the salty, minty flavour is a little different to start with, after a while I have grown to love it.
Woobamboo toothbrush* – We have used these toothbrushes for some time now. I personally use them when I am travelling and not using my electric toothbrush. This one is the children's size, my toddler loves to do her own teeth and gets on well with this brush. The bristles are nylon so I will remove them before adding the handle to the compost heap. The Woobamboo brushes do come packaged in plastic so I am hoping they will switch to a carboard cover to cut packaging even further, other than that I can't fault them.
Beauty Kitchen Everlasting Radiance Cleansing gel* – I can't praise Beauty Kitchen enough, the products are gorgeous to use, very affordably priced and available on the high street through Holland and Barrett. This gel was gorgeous to use in the heat, it doesn't foam at all (which I personally prefer as foam is the enemy for my skin!), but it leaves the skin feeling really fresh and clean. The scent of the Seahorse plankton range is so gorgeous, I just adore it. See my full review of the range here. I will repurchase this cleanser at some point when my stash is a little more under control, but I often grab something from the range when I pop in to Holland and Barrett, I just can't help myself.
Willowberry Nutrient boost cleansing balm – This was a beautiful rich cleansing balm with rosehip and chia seed oil. It is definitely more suited to drier skin and is something I would repurchase in the winter months. This is one of those cleansers I liked to use when I am not in a hurry and I can really take my time massaging it in to the skin and steaming off with a warm washcloth. It doesn't emulsify at all, so not a quick cleanse, but more a ritual, it does leave the skin really soft though, a gorgeous brand. See my full review here.
Sanoflore Rose water* – This was a very nice rose water, but I find Sanoflore's parent company L'Oreal problematic (they are linked to Nestle) and I wouldn't repurchase. If you don't mind brands with parent companies, Sanoflore seems to be doing well in the UK and seems much more readily available, but for me there was nothing about this product that made it stand out enough to justify repurchasing. You can get organic rose water toners from lots of independent brands. Read about my thoughts on organic and natural brands with parent companies here.
Rio Rosa Mosqueta rosehip oil – I like these little rosehip oil minis for travel. Rio Rosa Mosqueta is a nice brand to investigate if you are after budget friendly products, they are all vegan and with nice ingredients. See my full review here.
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Weleda Almond oil* – Last but not least a product that has feature in my routines for several years now. I think this was actually one of the first Weleda products I tried, it is a simple blend of two ingredients almond and plum oils. I use it for eye make up removal on a damp cotton pad, but it is also lovely for a facial massage or as an oil cleanse removed with a warm flannel. A lovely product if you need a fragrance free oil in your stash. The bottle is small, but it seems to last a really long time. Already have another in my stash ready to use.
I used up quite a lot this month, so I am really pleased.
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Q: Griddata with 'cubic' Interpolation Method Returns NaN I found that if I use griddata Method with Cubic Interpolation method, for certain values of x, y, it will return NaN. One post says that this is because the x and y data are very near to convex hull.
Any idea how to fix this?
Edit: Note that I can't make sure that my inputs are monotonously increasing ( thus, gridfit doesn't work). The reason is because I would have to mesh my area ( which could be an irregular polygon in 2D), get all the points before generating the coressponding Z values for each points. My code is as follows:
function ZI=Interpolate3D(scatteredData, boundary)
%scatteredData is the scattered points, boundary is the area that I want to generate 3D surface.

% Given the boundaries, generate mesh first
[element,points]= GenMesh(boundary);
ZI = griddata(scatteredData(:,1),scatteredData(:,2),scatteredData(:,3),points(:,1),points(:,2), 'cubic',{'QJ'});

A: If your points are outside of the convex hull, you CANNOT get a result other than NaN from griddata using the cubic option. If the point is right on the line, then a NaN may result, depending upon what happens in the least significant bits of the computation.
The issue is that the cubic method uses a triangulation. If your point is outside of the convex hull, then the triangulation fails on that point.
Of course, you CAN use the -v4 method, but there are tremendously good reasons why it has largely been superceded. It uses a distance based interpolation method, where for n data points, a full nxn matrix must be generated. Then a system of equations is solved using that matrix. This will be quite slow for even moderately large problems.
The virtue of the -v4 method is it will extrapolate smoothly without producing nans. This is why it was left in there.
For larger problems where you need a smooth result, and you still wish to extrapolate outside of the convex hull, you can use my gridfit tool. It does do smoothing though, not pure interpolation.
All such methods have tradeoffs that you must resolve for your particular problem.

A: Since the release of Matlab R2013a you can use scatteredInterpolant instead of griddata.
This has several advantages:

*

*Matlab can perform interpolation as well as extrapolation on a scatteredInterpolant object. You can specify a point outside the convex hull of your scattered data and will still not get a NaN.

*Once created, the scatteredInterpolant object can be evaluated multiple times, thus saving computational time compared to calling griddata several times.
On the down side: While you can specify the interpolation and extrapolation methods, cubic is not available but only linear, nearest and natural.
Using scatteredInterpolant your code could look like
F = scatteredInterpolant(scatteredData(:,1),scatteredData(:,2),scatteredData(:,3));
ZI=F(points(:,1),points(:,2));

A: Are you sure you want cubic interpolation? For some input data the calculated z-nodes could have extreme large values!
I always use -v4 option like the post in your link mentions. You can also play with options used in  Qhull via delaunayn, some (but not all) are {'Qt','Qbb','Qc'} http://www.qhull.org/html/qhull.htm


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People protect youth or animal, nature, and so on.
A patron saint, guardian and other force protect people.
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