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Shuttle space agency
Shuttle space agency articles
ROOM: The Space magazine is one of the leading magazines on space exploration, technology and industry. At ROOM, we share a common objective – advancement of peaceful space exploration for the benefit of humankind, all while bringing you throughly researched articles on a variety of trending topics. Our authors include analysts and industry leaders from all over the world, which lets us bring you the most up-to-date and comprehensive information about shuttle space agency.
August 2016 Polish Space Agency pursues task of developing country's space expertise
..., requires the creation of an efficiently functioning space agency. The year 2014 brought many breakthroughs in the space sector. An Act of Parliament established the Polish Space Agency (POLSA) on 26 September to facilitate Poland... Technology, the PW-SAT 2 is planned to launch into space in 2017. The above mentioned responsibilities are typical of space agencies, though in the current circumstances POLSA also undertakes responsibilities usually...
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February 2017 Growing space agency dilemma
...as Proton, Soyuz, the H-2, Ariane 5 or the Space Shuttle have helped the public embrace the wonder and vision of space. This article, however, argues that space agencies should now embrace their most vital mission - saving... at NASA, at ESA, at JAXA, at Roscosmos, at the Chinese National Space Agency or the Indian Space Research Organisation. They will say the space agencies did not warn us sufficiently of the danger nor seek the funds to protect...
space agencies
... in orbit as a result of human involvement that no longer serve a 'useful' purpose. The European Space Agency (ESA) stated in February 2020 that, according to statistical modelling, there were an estimated 34,000 debris ...paint flake travelling in excess of 17,500 miles per hour is significant, as shown by craters observed in Space Shuttle windows. Whilst larger assets such as the ISS have Whipple shielding to provide a measure of protection from...
November 2019 Mexico's path to space
... by Mexican academics who recognised that Mexico needed an organisation responsible for conducting a national space programme The Mexican space agency (AEM - Agencia Espacial Mexicana) came into being after lobbying by Mexican academics who ...Rodolfo Neri Vela and American-Mexican José Hernández works controls on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery during the STS-128 mission. Originating from a Mexican migrant farming family, he was an ...
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19 May 2021 Nigeria appoints new space agency head
...distinguished Nigerian, explained that the Ministry is happy and encouraged in its partnership with the Nigerian Space Agency, especially in the implementation of the GEO-Referenced Infrastructure and Demographic Data for Development (GRID... services meeting international standard and practices for the people of Nigeria. He said the Space Agency is endowed with the intellectual capacity and capability to effectively implement the GRID-3 project ...
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13 July 2016 Reaction Engines sign new deal with ESA while UK Space Agency announces new facility
...founded in 1989 by Alan Bond, announced the signing of a €10m European Space Agency (ESA) contract, on top of a deal already secured with the UK Space Agency to help develop SABRE™, a highly scalable, innovative, new class of engine ...where we can accelerate the pace of development to get SABRE up and running." Meanwhile, the UK Space agency also announced yesterday that is is investing £4.12m in a National Propulsion Test Facility, giving the UK...
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06 November 2019 UK Space Agency confirms £7.35 million funding to support small satellite launch from Cornwall
... significant impact on Cornwall's overall greenhouse gas emissions and efforts to combat climate change. The UK Space Agency originally announced its intention to award funding to Spaceport Cornwall and Virgin Orbit in June, subject ...Hart, CEO of Virgin Orbit, said: "We're tremendously excited to be supporting the UK Space Agency and Cornwall Council by bringing space launch to the UK. By establishing a strong local hub for our launch system, this...
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May 2019 Growing Australia's space industry
... the United Kingdom (UKSA), Canada (CSA) and France (CNES) The agreements with counterpart space agencies will increase opportunities to work together and share information, technology and personnel between our nations. They...improve the lives of all Australians. About the author Anthony Murfett is Deputy Head of the Australian Space Agency where he has oversight of strategy, policy and day-to-day operations. Anthony has worked as Minister ...
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March 2017 Space is open for business
... More and more, this platform in low Earth orbit is becoming a place that is not just limited to what space agencies do and during the two-day conference expert speakers repeatedly called for broader access and use... intended to be a one-off. "We want to build new partnerships and explain that the ISS is not just about space agencies. We want to use this opportunity today as a kick starter to interact with a broader community," said David Parker. ...
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Q: wordpress is adding a second backslash when I use addslashes I don't know why but it seems like wordpress is adding a second backslash when I'm using the following functions:
addslashes($str_with_single_quotes)
addslashes(stripslashes($str_with_single_quotes));
esc_sql($str_with_single_quotes)
str_replace("'", "/'", $str_with_single_quotes)

What I'm doing is that I'm fetching data from different API's and then converting those data to a json string so I can access them later on:
$item_data = array(
    'item_title' => __(addslashes(stripslashes($item_name))),
    'product_review' => __(addslashes(stripslashes($product_review))),
    'freebase_text' => __(addslashes(stripslashes($freebase_result['text'])))
);

$data = json_encode($item_data);

It doesn't seem like the localization function (__()) is the one that's causing the problem since the problem is still there even I completely remove it.
I also tried preg_replace_all but I got a fatal error that the function wasn't recognize. I also tried using str_replace, esc_sql, and str_replace after the array was converted a json string but no luck.
I've run out of ideas on how to solve this problem. Simply using json_encode without processing the strings doesn't actually do anything and the single quotes are left unescaped.
Magic quotes are also disabled:
magic_quotes_gpc = Off
magic_quotes_runtime = Off
magic_quotes_sybase = Off

Thanks in advance.

A: In your code json_encode() function causes to add second backslash on the following line.
$data = json_encode($item_data);

Add the following code in place of above code so it will replace double backslashes with single backslash in data returned by json_encode function.
$data = str_replace("\\\'","\\'",json_encode($item_data ));

Visit following links for more information on json_encode function.
json_encode function
json_encode function Predefined Constants
Tell me whether it resolved your problem or i will find another solution for it.

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import cffi
from tempfile import NamedTemporaryFile
from string import Template
from subprocess import check_call

class empty(object):
    pass

def init_ffi(faust_dsp="dattorro_notch_cut_regalia.dsp",
             faust_float="float"):

    ffi = cffi.FFI()

    cdefs = "typedef {0} FAUSTFLOAT;".format(faust_float) + """

typedef struct {
    void *mInterface;
    void (*declare)(void* interface, const char* key, const char* value);
} MetaGlue;

typedef struct {
    // widget layouts
    void (*openVerticalBox)(void*, const char* label);
    void (*openHorizontalBox)(void*, const char* label);
    void (*openTabBox)(void*, const char* label);
    void (*declare)(void*, FAUSTFLOAT*, char*, char*);
    // passive widgets
    void (*addNumDisplay)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone, int p);
    void (*addTextDisplay)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone, const char* names[], FAUSTFLOAT min, FAUSTFLOAT max);
    void (*addHorizontalBargraph)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone, FAUSTFLOAT min, FAUSTFLOAT max);
    void (*addVerticalBargraph)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone, FAUSTFLOAT min, FAUSTFLOAT max);
    // active widgets
    void (*addHorizontalSlider)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone, FAUSTFLOAT init, FAUSTFLOAT min, FAUSTFLOAT max, FAUSTFLOAT step);
    void (*addVerticalSlider)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone, FAUSTFLOAT init, FAUSTFLOAT min, FAUSTFLOAT max, FAUSTFLOAT step);
    void (*addButton)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone);
    void (*addToggleButton)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone);
    void (*addCheckButton)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone);
    void (*addNumEntry)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone, FAUSTFLOAT init, FAUSTFLOAT min, FAUSTFLOAT max, FAUSTFLOAT step);
    void (*closeBox)(void*);
    void* uiInterface;
} UIGlue;

typedef struct {...;} mydsp;

mydsp *newmydsp();
void deletemydsp(mydsp*);
void metadatamydsp(MetaGlue* m);
int getSampleRatemydsp(mydsp* dsp);
int getNumInputsmydsp(mydsp* dsp);
int getNumOutputsmydsp(mydsp* dsp);
int getInputRatemydsp(mydsp* dsp, int channel);
int getOutputRatemydsp(mydsp* dsp, int channel);
void classInitmydsp(int samplingFreq);
void instanceInitmydsp(mydsp* dsp, int samplingFreq);
void initmydsp(mydsp* dsp, int samplingFreq);
void buildUserInterfacemydsp(mydsp* dsp, UIGlue* interface);
void computemydsp(mydsp* dsp, int count, FAUSTFLOAT** inputs, FAUSTFLOAT** outputs);
    """
    ffi.cdef(cdefs)

    with NamedTemporaryFile(suffix=".c") as f:

        faust_args = ["-lang", "c", "-o", f.name, faust_dsp]

        if faust_float == "float":
            faust_args = ["-single"] + faust_args
        elif faust_float == "double":
            faust_args = ["-double"] + faust_args
        elif faust_float == "long double":
            faust_args = ["-quad"] + faust_args

        check_call(["faust"] + faust_args)

        # compile the code
        C = ffi.verify(
            Template("""
#define FAUSTFLOAT ${FAUSTFLOAT}

// helper function definitions
FAUSTFLOAT min(FAUSTFLOAT x, FAUSTFLOAT y) { return x < y ? x : y;};
FAUSTFLOAT max(FAUSTFLOAT x, FAUSTFLOAT y) { return x > y ? x : y;};

// the MetaGlue struct that will be wrapped
typedef struct {
    void *mInterface;
    void (*declare)(void* interface, const char* key, const char* value);
} MetaGlue;

// the UIGlue struct that will be wrapped
typedef struct {
    // widget layouts
    void (*openVerticalBox)(void*, const char* label);
    void (*openHorizontalBox)(void*, const char* label);
    void (*openTabBox)(void*, const char* label);
    void (*declare)(void*, FAUSTFLOAT*, char*, char*);
    // passive widgets
    void (*addNumDisplay)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone, int p);
    void (*addTextDisplay)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone, const char* names[], FAUSTFLOAT min, FAUSTFLOAT max);
    void (*addHorizontalBargraph)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone, FAUSTFLOAT min, FAUSTFLOAT max);
    void (*addVerticalBargraph)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone, FAUSTFLOAT min, FAUSTFLOAT max);
    // active widgets
    void (*addHorizontalSlider)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone, FAUSTFLOAT init, FAUSTFLOAT min, FAUSTFLOAT max, FAUSTFLOAT step);
    void (*addVerticalSlider)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone, FAUSTFLOAT init, FAUSTFLOAT min, FAUSTFLOAT max, FAUSTFLOAT step);
    void (*addButton)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone);
    void (*addToggleButton)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone);
    void (*addCheckButton)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone);
    void (*addNumEntry)(void*, const char* label, FAUSTFLOAT* zone, FAUSTFLOAT init, FAUSTFLOAT min, FAUSTFLOAT max, FAUSTFLOAT step);
    void (*closeBox)(void*);
    void* uiInterface;
} UIGlue;

${FAUSTC}
            """).substitute(
                FAUSTFLOAT=faust_float,
                FAUSTC=f.read().decode()
            ),
            extra_compile_args=["-std=c99", "-march=native", "-O3"],
        )

        return ffi, C

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Provides programs to improve operational efficiency, consistency. Provides business practices and processes. Drives policies and procedures that monitor and support the organization*s operational and financial business objectives.
Provides analysis and advice to management in the areas of operations, resource management, finance, revenue accounting, pricing, and / or contracts.
May also be responsible for administration, knowledge management, and / or communications. Develops and monitor P&L forecasts.
Develops and monitor metrics to measure other key performance indicators and group performance. Performs competitive analysis.
Creates pricing strategy and cost accounting (business modeling) for projects. Reviews contracts for terms, pricing and approvals.
Work with account team to close deals. Interfaces with client to resolve contract / delivery disputes. May be responsible for directing resource management staff, ensuring maximum utilization.
May be involved with compensation and bonus process. Manage at least two direct reports. Leads a specialized area which may have diverse functional elements.
Frequently interacts with supervisors and / or functional peer group managers. May interact with senior management. Ability to collect, organize, and display data in spreadsheet format.
Follow-through skills necessary to get information from internal and third parties and have data errors / omissions corrected.
For this, relationship management skills strongly desired. Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with management and possible clients desired.


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@ECHO OFF
@REM Creates new release package.
@REM 1) Change version string in Properties\Version.resx to reflect new release version.
@REM 2) Run this script.
@REM 3) See dist\<release-package>.zip

@REM Check whether Git is found in PATH
WHERE /Q git
IF ERRORLEVEL% == 1 (
	ECHO ERROR: Command git not found.
	ECHO Please add Git for Windows binaries to PATH environment variable.
	GOTO :END
)

@REM Check whether vsdevcmd is found in PATH
WHERE /Q vsdevcmd
IF ERRORLEVEL% == 1 (
	ECHO ERROR: Command vsdevcmd not found.
	ECHO Please add Visual Studio's Common7\Tools directory to PATH environment variable.
	GOTO :END
)

@REM Run in separate process
cmd /C "vsdevcmd.bat && cd ""%~dp0"" && msbuild release.xml /target:Release"

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Nebraska Information Guide
Oregon is home to an immense amount of landscapes and located in the Pacific Northwest part of the United States. The whole eastern side of the state is mainly desert area with little scrub while the western side is known for its dense forests and rocky coastlines. Oregon also has two nearly parallel mountain ranges, the Oregon Coast Range and the Cascade Mountain Range, which end just before the Willamette Valley. That particular valley was known to be very fertile and an attractive destination of those who traveled the Oregon Trail around the 1840s and is now one of the largest residential areas in the state. Some of Oregon's largest cities lie in the valley as well, including the capital, Salem. Just a few miles north of the area exists the big city of Portland where many tourists visit and businesses flourish.
The most common nickname of the state is "The Beaver State." Oregon acquired the nickname because of its once vast number of beavers that were native to the region. France was the first to call the land its own by way of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Three years later the famous explorers, Lewis and Clark explored the lands of Oregon and reported an abundance of beavers around many places in the state. The first known settlement of Oregon was known and Fort Astoria where the Pacific Fur Company was established a few years later. The combination of rising sales and the thirst for more profit, the beaver soon became overtrapped and quickly depleted in numbers. Since this devastating incident many steps have been taken in reestablishing the beaver population so that they may become abundant once again in Oregon. After a few disputes between Great Britain and the Canadian border, the Oregon Territory was decided in 1848. Oregon became the 33rd state in after joining the union in 1859.
Oregon is abundant in small and large business. For decades, Oregon has been opening more and more local businesses in efforts to continue to grow the states economy. Browse the yellowpages provided by ChamberofCommerce.com and find the professional you have been searching for. Whatever it may be that you're looking for, Oregon and the cities within it, are sure to have the quality service you deserve.
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In yet another sign that the universe is unfolding as it should, yesterday's announcement that Valve will now allow modders to sell their creations on Steam has led to an influx of "protest mods" with high prices, low content, and some admittedly amusing descriptions.
Take, for instance, the Extra Apple mod, currently priced at $35. It does exactly what it promises: adds an extra apple to the counter in The Bannered Mare. Or the Rubbish Bucket DLC, which provides a bucket for your rubbish—or at least it will, when it's done. Currently it's in Early Access, and instead of a bucket it's just a pile of wood on the floor. But you can put your rubbish on it! As long as you've installed the Rubbish Mod, that is, which will set you back another $3.
And there's the Literally Nothing mod, which speaks for itself.
To clarify, these mods are not actually available for purchase just yet. As Valve explained yesterday, new paid mods must first be posted without a purchase option, in order to give the community time to examine them and call out any abusive or stolen content. And while some of the mods in the queue appear legit—Light Armor Clothing, for instance—the bulk of them seem intended to make a statement; some, like the Micro Transactions mod, even include a link to the petition calling on Valve to drop paid mods altogether.
A few of these mods are funny, but they also have the potential to gum up the works. Some are obviously not meant to be taken seriously, but with others it's much harder to tell: The Chicken Companion, as an example, is literally a chicken wearing a Dragonborn helmet. It looks legit (and awesome!), but... well, it's a chicken in a Dragonborn helmet. You tell me.
The maker of the Rubbish mod said it took him about 30 minutes to learn enough of the Creation Kit to get the job done, then add the items and upload it to Steam. That's not an especially heavy investment of time, which means that if enough users are sufficiently committed to the cause, they'll be able to bury the system with crap in relatively short order. Bethesda stated that neither it nor Valve will be curating the mods for sale on the workshop. While they may be relying on the community to flag objectionable mods, in the end, they may have no choice but to step in and police the mods themselves.


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Top 10 Cutting-Edge Concepts for Congregational Leaders from 2019
By Daphne Macy , 12/29/2019
During the past year, the URJ's Inside Leadership blog has introduced you to various concepts that every congregational leader should know. As 2019 comes to an end, we've rounded up the top 10 concepts that will continue to be valuable to your work in the coming year:
1. Congregational leaders need to start experimenting with change – in a big way.
We live in challenging times that require us to experiment with more radical changes.
As URJ Vice President Amy Asin...
8 Ways You and the URJ Created Light in the World This Year
By Ruben Arquilevich, 12/23/2019
One of my very favorite Hanukkah traditions is the practice of placing our lit menorahs in windows to share the miracle and joy of this holiday with our communities. In my role as vice president of URJ camps, NFTY, and immersive experiences, I have the honor to witness the magic of our camps, NFTY, Israel journeys, and other year-round immersive experiences. I also get a front-row seat to the many ways we partner with congregations to show children, teens, young adults, and families how to use their Judaism as a springboard for creating a more joyful, just, inclusive, and compassionate...
21 Social Action Programs to Try to Replicate In Your Congregation
By Sophie Raim, 12/23/2019
The Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism (CSA) is proud to present the Irving J. Fain Social Justice Award, in recognition of congregations leading excellent and impactful social justice programming and initiatives. This year, the CSA received a record number of applicants from across North America. From this dedicated applicant pool, the CSA selected 21 congregations as Fain Award recipients.
The Fain Awards highlight a diverse and meaningful portfolio of work from congregations across the Reform Movement, which aligns with our vision of a world filled with wholeness,...
Mazel Tov to the Winners of the 2019 URJ Biennial Photo Contest!
We're thrilled to announce the winners of our 2019 URJ Biennial Photo Contest. We received so many incredible submissions depicting the vibrancy and diversity of Reform Jewish congregational life that it was difficult to choose the best!
After much deliberation, our judges have selected MaLea Breland of Congregation Children of Israel in August, GA, as the grand prize winner for her photo of children saying the Sh'ma blessing. Dale LazarofTemple Sinai in Pittsburgh, PA, won second...
JCC Association of North America and The Union for Reform Judaism Launch Unprecedented Partnership to Strengthen Field of Jewish Early Childhood Education
Lauren Silverman, West End Strategy Team, lsilverman@westendstrategy.com; 917-603-6433 Lauren Theodore, Union for Reform Judaism, ltheodore@urj.org; 917-767-8973
Last week, JCC Association of North America and the...


Dauper s.a. has purchased the facilities next to its Barcelona factory located at st. Torrent de Terrades nº 11 – Gualba – Barcelona.
This adquisition permit us to gain more than 1200 sq meters in production and storage space and increase our production capacity to the double.


When I asked Metabo for this saw to test I must admit I wasn't expecting too much as it looks similar to many other lightweight saw tables that may have enough power to cut, but lack the necessary quality or design thoroughness we should expect when we spend our hard earned money! I always hanker after a lightweight table saw as I, like many readers, have a garage workshop and a big heavy cast machine just isn't an option.
The reality of setting up and using this machine was quite different. As should be expected from an all-German brand it had a quality about it straight from the box.
The separate stand requires care to assemble correctly but it is extremely rigid, square-coated, tubular steel and can be folded up when out of use. It seems low until the saw is mounted (it only fits one way round), then the saw table comes up to conventional working height.
Care is required sitting the saw on the base, help is advisable. Once in place the captive base nuts align quite easily with the threaded knobs that hold the saw on to it.
There are various bits to be assembled on the saw but nothing too challenging as long as you follow the manual. There are some nice design touches, the moulded plastic casing seems potentially vulnerable but seems to work ok. Because it is plastic, various moulded shapes allow stowage for the rip fence and a there is a place at the back for service tools hidden behind the spare rip blade.
The table top is a textured but agreeably flat, thin aluminium casting. It has two mitre protractor slots and the rip fence clamps on to extrusions fitted back and front. The blade guard is nice and rigid with a hose outlet on top, and there is a 65mm o/d dust outlet at the lower rear of the blade housing.
Returning to the front there is a large handwheel for raising and lowering the blade, this is remarkably easy to adjust. The lock lever around it undoes the blade tilt, again a very easy slide action and easy to lock. A small lever lock above, when turned through 90 degrees allows tilt past 45 degree to 46.5. At the ends of the tilt slot are two plastic eccentric cams that allow adjustments at each end of the tilt range. This typifies the care in the design - adjustments are available on all the settings. Another lever underneath undoes the table extension; I found I could cut a 670mm wide panel easily as a result. Lastly, the on/off switches are the standard pattern for a machine like this and operate a direct drive brush motor.
Not much to set up, any zero adjustments were a minor matter to sort out; the fence is commendably easy to move and set. On start up the motor sounds slightly 'ragged' but settles quickly to a smooth if rather 'bright' note typical of a brush motor, acceptable but does requires ear defence for prolonged use. The adjustable sub-fence cannot be pulled far enough forward for rip cutting solids but still extends too far towards the operator. The motor does slow a little with deep rip cuts but copes well and the rip blade gives almost a planer finish. The top side of a cut on veneered board is very neat with some fine breakout underneath.
There is remarkably little to criticise about this machine. The fence is the odd one, not being ideally configured for solid wood if it misbehaves while cutting. It seems to me to be almost the ideal answer to the basic requirement for a home workshop set-up where space is limited and is also very good on site too. I think it is worth the initial outlay and should give years of reliable service.
"I think it is worth the initial outlay and should give years of reliable service"


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through disobedience to your will in word and deed.
In Jesus Christwe are forgiven.
Participants In Today's Service: Pastor: John Hilley; Director of Music: Nate Strasser; Liturgist: Lavona Russell; Musicians: vocalist Sharon Edwards, saxophonist Don Aliquo, and the Choir.
for dinner, kids' activities, and spiritual nourishment. Church members, preschool families, and guests are welcome! Meals are $5 per person, with a $15 max per family. Please RSVP by Monday by going to the church's website or the e-newsletter so we will know how much food to prepare. This week's meal will be soups and sandwiches. Thanks!
Presbyterian Women will meet at the church on Friday, November 6 at 9:30 am. They will have a potluck and do lesson 3 of the Horizon Study. Books are still available. If you can't make it for the study, please feel free to come for lunch at 11:00-11:30.
Safe Haven Family Shelter, one of the local organizations EBPC helps support, will hold its 11th "Hike for the Homeless" on Saturday, November 7th, at Edwin Warner Park in Nashville. There are two hiking trails of 2.2 and 3.1 miles each. Registration starts at 9 am, followed by the hike at 10. With face painting and inflatables, families are encouraged to participate. For a $25 donation, each person will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Teams are also invited to join in the fundraising effort. Details are available at www.safehaven.org.
† Prayers for healing and comfort requested by Leanna Pound (EBPC Nursery) on behalf of Talan Williams, an 8-year-old, who has bone cancer and is undergoing treatment. It is a hopeful but critical time for him and his family, reliant on the watchful care of his doctors and our prayers of support.


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Vodafone NZ's annual revenue dips as competition mounts
Wednesday, 20 May 2015, 1:42 pm
Article: BusinessDesk
By Paul McBeth
May 20 (BusinessDesk) - Global telecommunications firm Vodafone Group has reported a dip in its New Zealand revenue amid increased competition.
The New Zealand unit reported a 2.6 percent decline in service revenue in the 12 months ended March 31 "as a result of aggressive competition," offsetting gains in other Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific nations, the London Stock Exchange parent said in a statement. The New Zealand unit's performance also weighed on the region's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation.
While revenue was down, the New Zealand division lifted its contract mobile base 4.6 percent in the year, and the parent company said its fixed line assets, purchased from TelstraClear in 2012, "benefited from continued uptake of VDSL, TV and unlimited broadband."
Vodafone New Zealand, the country's biggest mobile phone operator, posted a loss of $27.9 million in the 2014 financial year, its first loss in 13 years, even as revenue climbed 16 percent to $2.06 billion.
The carrier added 32,000 connections in the March quarter, taking it to 2.36 million customers as at March 31, of which 63.5 percent were on prepay plans. Vodafone has been losing customers in an increasingly competitive landscape since Two Degrees Mobile entered the market in 2009, grabbing 23 percent of the market by customers and 17 percent by revenue.
Vodafone's New Zealand unit reported 409,000 fixed broadband customers as at March 31, down from 424,000 three months earlier as it disconnected a net 1,000 customers and removed 14,000 other customers as a result of restating its customer base.
The mobile operator acquired the fixed-line business in October 2012, expecting to slash back-office duplication, use TelstraClear's backhaul and transmission services, and cut its reliance on Chorus. It amalgamated that unit into the wider New Zealand group in March last year, valuing the assets at $843.6 million.
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package gedi.util.datastructure.tree.rtree;

import gedi.util.datastructure.tree.priorityQueue.FibonacciHeap;
import gedi.util.datastructure.tree.priorityQueue.PriorityQueueEntry;
import gedi.util.mutable.MutablePair;

import java.awt.geom.Rectangle2D;
import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.Stack;

public class STRTree<T extends SpatialObject> {

	STRInnerNode root;

	STRTree(STRInnerNode root) {
		this.root = root;
	}

	public int computeSize() {
		Stack<STRInnerNode> dfs = new Stack<STRInnerNode>();
		dfs.add(root);
		int size = 0;
		while (!dfs.isEmpty()) {
			STRInnerNode n = dfs.pop();
			for (SpatialObject ch : n.getChildren()) {
				if (ch instanceof STRInnerNode)
					dfs.push((STRInnerNode) ch);
				else
					size++;
			}
		}
		return size;
	}

	/**
	 * Leaves are not counted!
	 * @return
	 */
	public int computeDepth() {
		if (root.getChildren().isEmpty()) return 0;
		int d = -1;
		for (STRInnerNode n = root; n!=null; n=getFirstChild(n), d++);
		return d;
	}

	private STRInnerNode getFirstChild(STRInnerNode n) {
		SpatialObject re = n.getChildren().get(0);
		if (re instanceof STRInnerNode)
			return (STRInnerNode) re;
		return null;
	}

	public <C extends Collection<T>> C query(Rectangle2D bounds, C re) {
		if (bounds==null) throw new IllegalArgumentException("Bounds may not be null!");
		if (root.getChildren().isEmpty() || bounds.isEmpty()) return re;
		if (root.getBounds().intersects(bounds)) {
			query(bounds, root, re);
		}
		return re;
	}

	@SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
	private void query(Rectangle2D bounds, STRInnerNode node, Collection<T> re) {
		for (SpatialObject ch : node.getChildren()) {
			if (!ch.getBounds().intersects(bounds))
				continue;
			if (ch instanceof STRInnerNode)
				query(bounds, (STRInnerNode) ch, re);
			else
				re.add((T)ch);
		}
	}

	public T nearestNeighbour(SpatialDistance distance, Rectangle2D rect) {
		return (T) nearestNeighbour(new MutablePair<SpatialObject,SpatialObject>(root,new DefaultSpatialObject(rect)),distance,Double.POSITIVE_INFINITY).Item1;
	}

	private MutablePair<SpatialObject, SpatialObject> nearestNeighbour(MutablePair<SpatialObject, SpatialObject> initBndPair, SpatialDistance distance, double maxDistance) {
		double distanceLowerBound = maxDistance;
		MutablePair<SpatialObject, SpatialObject> minPair = null;

		// initialize internal structures
		FibonacciHeap<MutablePair<SpatialObject, SpatialObject>> priQ = new FibonacciHeap<MutablePair<SpatialObject, SpatialObject>>();

		// initialize queue
		priQ.insert(distance.distance(initBndPair.Item1.getBounds(), initBndPair.Item2.getBounds()), initBndPair);

		while (! priQ.isEmpty() && distanceLowerBound > 0.0) {
			// pop head of queue and expand one side of pair
			PriorityQueueEntry<MutablePair<SpatialObject, SpatialObject>> ent = priQ.deleteMin();
			MutablePair<SpatialObject, SpatialObject> bndPair = ent.getObject();
			double currentDistance = ent.getKey();

			/**
			 * If the distance for the first node in the queue
			 * is >= the current minimum distance, all other nodes
			 * in the queue must also have a greater distance.
			 * So the current minDistance must be the true minimum,
			 * and we are done.
			 */
			if (currentDistance >= distanceLowerBound)
				break;

			/**
			 * If the pair members are leaves
			 * then their distance is the exact lower bound.
			 * Update the distanceLowerBound to reflect this
			 * (which must be smaller, due to the test
			 * immediately prior to this).
			 */
			if (!(bndPair.Item1 instanceof STRInnerNode) && !(bndPair.Item2 instanceof STRInnerNode)) {
				// assert: currentDistance < minimumDistanceFound
				distanceLowerBound = currentDistance;
				minPair = bndPair;
			}
			else {
				// testing - does allowing a tolerance improve speed?
				// Ans: by only about 10% - not enough to matter
				/*
	        double maxDist = bndPair.getMaximumDistance();
	        if (maxDist * .99 < lastComputedDistance)
	          return;
	        //*/

				/**
				 * Otherwise, expand one side of the pair,
				 * (the choice of which side to expand is heuristically determined)
				 * and insert the new expanded pairs into the queue
				 */
				expandToQueue(bndPair, priQ, distance, distanceLowerBound);
			}
		}

		return minPair;
	}

	private static final void expandToQueue(MutablePair<SpatialObject, SpatialObject> pair,
			FibonacciHeap<MutablePair<SpatialObject, SpatialObject>> priQ, SpatialDistance distance, double minDistance) {

		boolean isComp1 = pair.Item1 instanceof STRInnerNode;
		boolean isComp2 = pair.Item2 instanceof STRInnerNode;

		/**
		 * HEURISTIC: If both boundable are composite,
		 * choose the one with largest area to expand.
		 * Otherwise, simply expand whichever is composite.
		 */
		if (isComp1 && isComp2) {
			double a1 = pair.Item1.getBounds().getWidth()*pair.Item1.getBounds().getHeight();
			double a2 = pair.Item2.getBounds().getWidth()*pair.Item2.getBounds().getHeight();
			if (a1 > a2) {
				expand((STRInnerNode) pair.Item1, pair.Item2, priQ, distance, minDistance);
				return;
			}
			else {
				expand((STRInnerNode) pair.Item2, pair.Item1, priQ, distance, minDistance);
				return;
			}
		}
		else if (isComp1) {
			expand((STRInnerNode) pair.Item1, pair.Item2, priQ, distance, minDistance);
			return;
		}
		else if (isComp2) {
			expand((STRInnerNode) pair.Item2, pair.Item1, priQ, distance, minDistance);
			return;
		}

		throw new IllegalArgumentException("neither boundable is composite");
	}
	private static final void expand(STRInnerNode bndComposite, SpatialObject other,
			FibonacciHeap<MutablePair<SpatialObject, SpatialObject>> priQ, SpatialDistance distance, double minDistance)
	{

		for (SpatialObject ch : bndComposite.getChildren()) {
			double dist = distance.distance(ch.getBounds(),other.getBounds());
			// only add to queue if this pair might contain the closest points
			// MD - it's actually faster to construct the object rather than called distance(child, bndOther)!
			if (dist < minDistance) {
				priQ.insert(dist, new MutablePair<SpatialObject,SpatialObject>(ch,other));
			}
		}
	}

}


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Home Lyons
Lyons once was described by an urban development consultant as what residents of large cities yearn for in their search for an improved quality of life; most significantly, a feeling of space that permeates the community. This sense of openness millions of Americans must travel several miles to experience is just a sampling of what makes Lyons uniquely capable of offering a lifestyle in the heartland that is set apart. For those pondering a move, or just an interesting visit, Lyons is worth considering.
The Santa Fe National Historic Trail runs East to West through Rice County along Highway 56, and throughout the years many artifacts left by both the Native Americans and the pioneers have been found along the trail. These artifacts are being preserved and exhibited in the Coronado-Quivira Museum in Lyons.
Lyons was named for Truman J. Lyon, the man who gave 160 acres of land to the new city of Lyons for a town and courthouse site. The "s" was not used originally, but was later adopted for the sake of euphony.
The formation of Lyons actually came about as the resolve of a county seat debate between the then town of Atlanta and Sterling in the southern part of the county. Atlanta thought it would be to their advantage to locate at the exact center of the county which was only about 2 miles away where they could easily relocate their businesses. In fact, materials of the Atlanta Hotel, and Atlanta School were used to build business structures in Lyons. An interesting story recalls how the Atlantans literally "stole" the courthouse at Atlanta to relocate it in Lyons!
Two Men "Stole" The Courthouse
When it came time to move the courthouse a Mr. Pool and George Mowrey were employed, to take it apart carefully so the lumber could be used again. Atlanta was located on AT&SF property and J.H. Ricksecker of Sterling was the agent for the company as well as their attorney. Therefore, the building was on railroad property and according to law, buildings erected on another man's property cannot be removed without the consent of the owner as it is considered a permanent improvement. Pool and Mowrey were dismantling the building one day when Ricksecker appeared in town and asked them what they were doing. After he learned of the nature of their task he informed them that they were under arrest. The men were taken before Earl Joslyn, Justice of the Peace, and a trial was set for the next day at 1 p.m.. Pool and Mowrey didn't have anyone to pay their bond and Joslyn didn't want to put them in jail. So they were released and told to at least show up one hour before the trial.
Word spread fast and that night men came from everywhere to Atlanta, and it was not long before the building was torn down and hauled to Lyons, all done before morning. Justice Joslyn conveniently thought his watch was an hour slow that morning and set it ahead an hour. Pool and Mowrey were there on time, as promised, one hour early. The case was called promptly on time by Joslyn's watch. After waiting a few minutes for Ricksecker to appear, the case was dismissed and the defendants allowed to go home. An hour later, Ricksecker appeared, and being informed of what had happened, that he had not been there to look after it, he threatened to carry the case up, being in a furious rage. But Ricksecker did not pursue it further and the courthouse was then rebuilt on the south side of the Lyons Square. In 1910, the present day red-brick courthouse was built in the center of the square.


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Women's Soccer / August 29, 2021
Iowa Falls in Overtime at Kansas
Box Score (PDF) Photo Gallery
LAWRENCE, KS – The University of Iowa soccer team was dealt its first loss of the season Sunday at Kansas. The Jayhawks scored in the first overtime period to edge the Hawkeyes, 1-0.
Each team took five shots on goal as the Hawkeyes earned their fifth and sixth shutout halves of the regular season.
The game was decided in the 94th minute when freshman Raena Childers snagged the golden goal in overtime.
"Very happy with how our team played today despite the result," said Iowa head coach Dave DiIanni. "It was a very hot day and both teams competed and had moments of success, and unfortunately Kansas capitalized in overtime. These are the types of games that our program grows from, and that is exactly what we will do. It's going to be important moving forward that we work on capitalizing on chances that are created. I'm very proud of the effort and quality of play this group displayed today. We will bounce back."
90 TRACKER
Five Hawkeye position players competed in the entirety of Sunday's game. They were Sara Wheaton (4), Rielee Fetty (4), Samantha Cary (3), Addie Bundy, and Courtney Powell.
The Hawkeyes return to Iowa City on Thursday to host Purdue-Fort Wayne. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. (CT) at the Iowa Soccer Complex.


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Густав Ганс Ердманн Гельмут фон дер Шевалері (Gustav Hans Erdmann Hellmuth von der Chevallerie; 9 листопада 1896, Берлін — 1 червня 1965, Вісбаден) — німецький воєначальник, генерал-лейтенант вермахту. Кавалер Лицарського хреста Залізного хреста.

Біографія
Виходець із знатного роду французького походження. Учасник Першої світової війни. Після демобілізації армії залишений в рейхсвері. З 6 жовтня 1939 року — ад'ютант командування 12-го армійського корпусу. З 15 січня 1940 року — в штабі 83-го запасного стрілецького полку. З 20 липня 1940 року — командир 86-го стрілецького полку. Учасник німецько-радянської війни. З березня 1942 року — командир 10-ї стрілецької бригади. Влітку 1942 року відправлений у резерв фюрера. З 13 жовтня 1942 року виконував обов'язки командира 22-ї танкової дивізії. З 1 листопада 1942 року — командир 13-ї танкової дивізії. 1 грудня 1942 року важко поранений, після лікування 15 травня 1943 року знову очолив дивізію. 1 вересня 1943 року здав командування і 25 жовтня знову відправлений у резерв. З 15 листопада 1943 року — командир 273-ї резервної танкової дивізії. Після розпуску дивізії 9 травня 1944 року знову відправлений у резерв. З 15 серпня 1944 року — командир 233-ї резервної танкової дивізії. 3 жовтня знову відправлений у резерв, 1 листопада очолив військовий полігон Бергена. 20 лютого 1945 року здав командування і знову відправлений у резерв. З 1 квітня 1945 року — командувач військами в імперському гау Судетенланд. В травні взятий в полон союзниками. В червні 1947 року звільнений.

Звання

 Доброволець (4 серпня 1914)
 Єфрейтор (30 жовтня 1914)
 Унтерофіцер (27 січня 1915)
 Віцефельдфебель і заступник офіцера (6 квітня 1915)
 Фенріх (7 червня 1915)
 Лейтенант (11 травня 1917)
 Оберлейтенант (31 липня 1925)
 Ротмістр (1 лютого 1931)
 Майор (1 січня 1936)
 Оберстлейтенант (1 лютого 1939)
 Оберст (17 грудня 1941)
 Генерал-майор (1 листопада 1942)
 Генерал-лейтенант (1 травня 1943)

Нагороди

 Залізний хрест
 2-го класу (24 квітня 1915)
 1-го класу (20 жовтня 1916)
 Нагрудний знак «За поранення» в чорному (8 грудня 1919)
 Почесний хрест ветерана війни з мечами (20 грудня 1934)
 Медаль «За вислугу років у Вермахті»
 4-го, 3-го і 2-го класу (18 років; 2 жовтня 1936) — отримав 3 медалі одночасно.
 1-го класу (25 років)
 Медаль «За Атлантичний вал» (22 листопада 1940)
 Застібка до Залізного хреста
 2-го класу (9 липня 1941)
 1-го класу (20 липня 1941)
 Нагрудний знак «За танкову атаку» (13 серпня 1941)
 Нагрудний знак «За поранення» в золоті (20 грудня 1941)
 Німецький хрест в золоті (19 квітня 1942)
 Медаль «За зимову кампанію на Сході 1941/42» (14 грудня 1942)
 Лицарський хрест Залізного хреста (30 квітня 1943)
 Орден Михая Хороброго 3-го класу (Королівство Румунія; 20 жовтня 1943)
 Кубанський щит (1 червня 1944)

Див. також

 Курт фон дер Шевалері — старший брат.

Посилання

 Біографія.
 Нагороди.

Примітки

Французи Німеччини
Німецькі військовики Першої світової війни
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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is one of the most fouled players in the Premier League so far this season, but Eden Hazard tops the pile by some margin.
The Belgian, who gets a good kickin' most weeks, mainly because he's a constant threat for teams, has thus far attracted 66 fouls in the league this season.
That is according to Dream Team, who have complied a list of the Premier League's 10 most fouled players in the Premier League this season.
The list contains just one United player, with French midfielder Paul Pogba ranked fifth after drawing 41 fouls. That is 9 less than Everton's Richarlison and Arsenal star Lucas Torreira, while former red Wilfried Zaha sits second after being fouled 55 times.
The switch in style of play at United should see United play with more possession throughout the second half of the season, so we can foul counts to rise, especially if Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial keep running at defenders with blistering pace.
Pogba is already showing the damage he can inflict on teams when given permission to express himself in the final third.
Since joining from Juventus in 2016 for £89 million, as reported by BBC Sport, Pogba struggled to justify becoming the most expensive midfielder in the world at the time.
Only now are fans beginning to see the true side of Pogba after being deployed in a more attacking position.
The World Cup-winner was asked to carry out more defensive duties under former manager José Mourinho, who is held responsible for bringing the France international back to Old Trafford. It didn't help that the Portuguese tactician manages his teams to play with a conservative approach.
Now, under caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, there's a real chance to see Pogba flourish.


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Rep. Walsh Ignores S&P Report, Calls "Tea Party Downgrade" Label "Offensive"
August 10, 2011 10:58 am ET
From the August 10, 2011, edition of America's Newsroom:
BILL HEMMER (HOST): Well what did you think of the label "Tea Party downgrade" that emerged two days ago?
REP. JOE WALSH: It's offensive, it's outrageous, but it's almost comical, because their talking points are so obvious. It's almost too political. But again, this goes to the fact that you've got an administration that I believe is in over their head and they truly don't know what they're doing, and all they're left with is to finger-point and to assign blame to other people.
HEMMER: What they're saying is that folks like you held them back from a bigger deal, and you're the one who's to blame for that, that they could've gotten $4 trillion had folks like Joe Walsh not gotten in the way. To that you say what?
WALSH: Well my response, Bill, is thank god for folks like me. I mean just imagine if these troublesome Republicans hadn't taken over Congress. We probably would've raised the debt ceiling months ago by how many trillion, we'd be spending billions every single week, and probably each of the credit agencies would've downgraded us. We were sent to Washington, the American people sent us to Washington, to do something about this problem, this problem the president created, and we're not gonna stop, no matter how much name-calling they throw our way.
FACT: S&P's Report Blames Political Dysfunction, Use Of "The Threat Of Default" As "Political Bargaining Chips" For Decision To Downgrade
Standard & Poor's Should Correct Widespread Misrepresentation Of Downgrade Decision
The Most Insidious Thing Rep. Allen West Has Ever Heard
Rep. Ryan: Obama's "Spending Spree" Is The "Whole Reason" We Have To Raise The Debt Ceiling Now


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Cuba Grants Limited Property Rights to Farmers
July 18, 2008 By Adam Hengels
Cuba reforms turn to state land
Cuba is to put more state-controlled farm land into private hands, in a move to increase the island's lagging food production.
Private farmers who do well will be able to increase their holdings by up to 99 acres (40 hectares) for a 10-year period that can be renewed.
Until now, private farmers have only been able to run small areas of land.
The BBC's Michael Voss, in Havana, says this is one of President Raul Castro's most significant reforms to date.
Since the 1959 revolution, some Cubans have been allowed to run small family farms. But most agriculture has been placed in the hands of large, state-owned enterprises.
Our correspondent says these have proved highly inefficient – half the land is unused and today Cuba imports more than half its needs. Rising world food prices will cost the country an extra $1bn this year.
The presidential decree was published in the country's Communist Party newspaper, Granma.
In it, co-operatives are also allowed to add an unspecified amount of additional land for 25 years, with the possibility of renewing the lease.
Grants cannot be transferred or sold to third parties.
Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: agriculture, Communist, Cuba, farm, Farmers, President Raul Castro
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CNO Hosts All Hands Call - Tours Navy Electric Weapon and Cyber Warfare Engineering Facilities
By NSWC Dahlgren Division Corporate Communications Division | Jan. 19, 2017
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson visits Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). During his visit, CNO held an all-hands call and toured various labs and workspaces including electromagnetic launchers, hypervelocity projectiles, and directed energy weapons. NSWCDD provides research, development, test and evaluation, analysis, systems engineering, integration and certification of complex naval warfare systems. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Laird (Released) (Photo by MC1(SW/AW) Nathan Laird)
170118-N-AT895-793 DAHLGREN, Va. (Jan. 18, 2017) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson visits Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). During his visit, CNO held and all-hands call, and toured various labs and workspaces including electromagnetic launchers, hypervelocity projectiles, and directed energy weapons. NSWCDD's provides research, development, test and evaluation, analysis, systems engineering, integration and certification of complex naval warfare systems. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan Laird/Released) (Photo by MC1(SW/AW) Nathan Laird)
DAHLGREN, Va. - Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) leaders briefed Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson on electric weapons and cybersecurity technology during his visit here Jan. 18.
Upon arrival, the CNO spoke to more than 900 Sailors, government civilians, and defense contractors attending his early morning all-hands call in person or over live stream video.
"What brings you here is a sense of mission, a sense of doing something important and the nobility of that cause," said Richardson. "Let's make sure we preserve those attributes. It helps us maintain our competitive edge."
Richardson discussed Navy policies and plans impacting the fleet and answered questions, including queries related to the emerging technologies he would see during his tour of NSWCDD laboratories and facilities.
"I will sign the Navy Leader Development Framework next week," said CNO, regarding his strategy to provide a common framework for comprehensive and enduring leader development across all Navy communities. "It will be available online and I encourage you and your folks to read it. We're committed to improve the way we develop our entire Navy team, Sailors and civilians."
While on tour, the CNO turned his attention to understanding the science and engineering challenges involved with new and emerging technologies.
Specifically, Richardson saw electric weapons - electromagnetic railgun launcher, hypervelocity projectile, and the high energy laser - in addition to the battle management system. He was briefed on the latest technological advancements and observed a laser weapon demonstration.
The hypervelocity projectile is a next-generation, guided projectile capable of completing multiple missions for gun systems such as the Navy 5-Inch, 155-mm, and future railguns.
NSWCDD scientists and engineers developed and installed the Laser Weapon System aboard the USS Ponce (AFSB[I] 15) to operate seamlessly with its ship defense system about two years ago. Ponce Sailors - trained by the Dahlgren team on the Laser Weapon System's operation - reported the weapon performed flawlessly during testing in the Arabian Gulf, including tests conducted in adverse weather conditions of high winds, heat and humidity.
NSWCDD scientists and engineers also updated CNO on the command's complex warfare systems development and integration capabilities and their efforts to incorporate electric weapons technology into existing and future platforms.
Moreover, NSWCDD cyber engineers briefed the admiral on USS Secure - a multi-enclave test environment to enable the Navy's development, evaluation, and testing of cybersecurity concepts and technologies to defend mission critical systems at sea and ashore.
Richardson's tour of Naval Support Facility Dahlgren and its tenant commands included Aegis Training and Readiness Center, NSWCDD, and the Joint Warfare Analysis Center.
The CNO is the senior military officer of the Department of the Navy. The CNO is a four-star admiral and is responsible to the secretary of the Navy for the command, utilization of resources, and operating efficiency of the operating forces of the Navy and of the Navy shore activities assigned by the Secretary.
NSWCDD, a NAVSEA warfare center division, is a premier research and development center that serves as a specialty site for weapon system integration. The command's unique ability to rapidly introduce new technology into complex warfighting systems is based on its longstanding competencies in science and technology, research and development, and test and evaluation.


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"I like to travel, but I am not an adventurous person...."
I came across this remark somewhere and found it fitting for me too. In spite of warnings for Johannesburg's rampant criminality, I considered South Africa the most attractive country to visit in Africa and I was not disappointed.
For several reasons we selected April as a good month to visit South Africa and we had a pleasant direct flight with KLM by Boeing 747-400 from Amsterdam to Johannesburg; it was a long flight, 10 hours, but there was no time difference and as a result did not suffer any jetlag.
Air travel holds no appeal to me: one feels himself regarded by airport authorities as a potential criminal and airline staff are handicapped by airline cutbacks and ever growing checks and procedures by governmental instructions. The week before our departure we enjoyed airtravel by easyJet to London and found it sheer torture, at least KL591 was restful and pleasant (probably also having to do with the fact that we had an unoccupied seat between us).
Our returnflight with Iberia, to Madrid onboard an Airbus A340, must have been the worst intercontinental flight I ever had to suffer.
Our morning departure from Amsterdam resulted in some fine scenery of the Sahara Desert, which we found of surprising variety.
As soon as we approached wooded country, the clouds started building up and the view was lost in darkness.
For those who know me it won't come as a surprise that airplanes played a major part during the first few days of this holiday...
Around Johannesburg there are several small airports (e.g. Johannesburg-Rand and Lanseria) with vintage airliners catering to the nostalgia flights and some are even still in commercial use, flying passengers and cargo to regional destinations. Fortunately for Ada, these airports have excellent restaurants, so waiting proved to be not much of a hardship.
I found driving (on the wrong side of the road, with a steering wheel on the wrong side of the car and left-handed shifting gears) in itself not much of a problem (excellent roads everywhere), but directions hard to follow without Ada as a navigator next to me. So she stayed with me and in return I tried not to hang about on the ramp for too long.
A rather fitting mural was found on a hangardoor at the museum at Swartkop Air Force Base.
As we arrived on a Friday, I tried to visit the airfields during the weekend but found that South Africa comes to a grinding halt during the weekend, especially on a Sunday. Even the aviation museum was closed that Sunday. Having travelled much throughout the United States, with its 24 hour economy, this was an unexpected change for me and I had to retrace most of my steps on the Monday and Tuesday.
We had excellent weather during our 2 weeks stay, in fact we had choosen April as summer in January and February can be very hot here.
On Tuesday we concluded my business around Johannesburg and Pretoria and checked out of the Balalaika-Sandton Hotel, where we had enjoyed an excellent stay. Leaving Johannesburg, driving to Polokwane (a.k.a. Pietersburg), we asked ourselves if we were leaving civilization too...?
Buit the excellent roads did not stop (though we found the toll plazas confusing: we never knew if we had payed for the part we had travelled or for the part we were going to travel) and shared the road with many BMW's and Mercedes cars.
About Polokwane I have mixed feelings... We arrived at 6 pm without hotelreservations and found all hotels fully booked. While darkness set in we managed to find accommodation with great difficulty, at one point I thought I would spend the night in my car...
At the airport I experienced no cooperation whatsoever from the airport authorities to practice my aviation interest, in contrast to other airports I had visited. Even while this airport is dull and lies languid in the heat (with a rather poor little restaurant), I saw no airplane moving in the hours that I struggled with the authorities. I left empty handed and frustrated.
We did enjoy our first game drive, in the Polokwane Game Reserve.
At first we took a wrong turn and drove a service road along the fence but after 30mins we found the small road that winds through the Game Reserve and we could look for wildlife in earnest. The giraffe was the first "Big Game" we spotted and we admired its stature and grace.
We drove for over two hours and saw wildebeest, antilopes, birds and warthogs. The Rhinoceros proved to be elusive. We also enjoyed the quietness of the surrounding area and found that the second part of this holiday had truly begun.
We drove from Pietersburg to Hoedspruit via the Maboegaskloof (kloof = canyon), where the many tea plantations reach as far as the eye can see. The winding road was a very pleasant drive and we could smell the tea, even while driving the car.
Further along we stopped to enjoy the view and found this man selling his few products and playing his 3-string guitar to his 2-man crowd...
In spite of the many warnings (we followed up on all good and sensible advise) we never felt uneasy and found the less fortunate quite active in their struggle to improve their lifestyle.
Having made reservations from Johannesburg in the Gomo Gomo ("Little Hills") Lodge, I intended to stay in Hoedspruit for 1 night. To make sure I was able to reach my destination in time the next day. Again from experiences in the USA I had assumed ("to assume is to make an ass out of you and me") that hotel accommodation in this gateway to the Timbavati Game Reserve would be plenty available but I was proven wrong... There are lodges in the area, but their prices vary little from the one I had booked. Fortunately the Lodge could accommodate us 1 day earlier (I phoned ahead, it is a long drive into the park) and we were just in time to make it for the 16:00 gamedrive.
We were accommodated in Tentcabin no.4, at the far end, near the hippopool and blessed with a nice view. More about this later.
This is the best thing... The Timbavati is a private game reserve and lodges lease their area for their business. The prices for staying in these lodges vary quite a bit and I was shocked by some. I choose Gomo Gomo Lodge because it was affordable, but also because it concentrated on the game drives and less on the pampering of guests. And Timbavati Game Reserve, lying next to the Krugerpark, offers the "Big Five" !
The game drives are conducted in open landrovers, driving across winding roads through the park, while the Ranger (Joachim a.k.a. "Joggie") at the wheel keeps a sharp eye out for wildlife and offers explanations and tales to the guests seated behind him. The tracker (Oscar is seen on the back) is also in a position to look for tracks on the road we were driving. The sight of these guys to spot animals is uncanny !
Notice the rifle next to the Ranger...
The first gamedrive proved to be an immediate success: lions !
The worst draught in 88 years in this area had driven many animals elsewhere, to the Krugerpark. A pride of lions had difficulty in sustaining itself and had split up in smaller groups. These two young lionesses found it difficult to catch game and were dining on a tortoise when we found (or heard) them.
The landrover is able to approach wildlife closely as they have no associations with them, considering the people and the car as 1 object. No threat and no food. The Rangers are careful not to hinder the animals in any way and passengers are instructed not to stand up in the landrover, as the lion could recognise that person as a single object and as prey... More Lions...
Not only big game: we came across some big spiders too !
Some of them spin their webs, when darkness falls, across the roads. Fortunaly our tracker took good care of them when we drove under darkness: not a pleasant thought to get one of these in ones face !
There are of coure many antelopes around: Common Waterbuck, Common Reedbuck (seen here, I think, but I am confused as a lot look alike to me), Bushbuck, Impala, Common Duiker, Steenbok, Grysbok...
Their large groups form a endearing sight, but while looking upon them with affection we also knew that predators could be around and actually hoped for some stealthy action !
The zebra we did not see in large herds, something I had expected from my last safari (in Kenya, 20 years ago !), probably also to do with the draught. But while we visited Timbavati, the river had filled and it was expected that many animals would return over the next few months.
The Burchell Zebra is a horse-like herbivore and lives in family units of several mares and their offspring. We learned from the Ranger that when a zebra young is born, it will split from the group with its mother so as to able to learn and distinguish its mother's pattern from the other mares.
Wildebeest and zebra are often seen together, as the zebra likes to eat the top of the grass while the wildebeest prefers to graze the short grass. Information like this is continuously offered by the Ranger and that is what we liked about these game drives, much more appealing than a self-drive through the Krugerpark.
The wildebeest is an antelope, with weak hindquarters and strong forequarters and both sexes have horns.
The Common Waterbuck is a large antelope and not at all that common in these parts. The coat of long hair is grey-brown and only males possess horns. They are preyed upon by all larger carnivores, particularly by lions.
A Spotted Hyena kept an eye on us while it slowly moved away in de bush.
Considering how quickly animals manage to vanish from sight in these bushes, it is a wonder we came across some of them at all !
A word about our accommodation. Not at all a primitive tent as you can see... Behind the door in the back is a building consisting of brick walls: our bathroom. The hot shower provided lukewarm water at best and I had to deport a small frog, otherwise it was quite sufficient. The tent is even better protected against unwanted guests.
This lodge offered 4 tented cabins and 5 chalets and we preferrred the tents. During darkness it is not allowed to raom around the camp as hyena's, leopards and hippo's walk around too... A Ranger provides escort to and from the tent during darkness. The rest of the staff was equally helpful to make our stay very pleasant and the food was excellent. It really could not have been better.
A good view of the landrover set up, with Oscar, our tracker, in plain view.
Our landrover could accommodate 10 passengers, but most times we were with 6 onboard. The Gomo Gomo Lodge was able to bring 3 landrovers into the field, but there were guests for only 2. We had selected the low-season for this purpose too, much less crowded and excellent weather nevertheless (at least by European standards, locals complained about the cold and wore sweathers).
The roads in the park vary in quality, some are rocky and very bumpy. But the Ranger drove his landrover expertly and negotiated rivers and streams with great confidence. When there was occasion to leave the roads, the landrovers conquered all and everything, it seemed only to be limited by the comfort of its passengers.
During the drives communication by radio was kept open with drivers of other lodges too, sharing the sightings. Some 6-8 units were in the field during most gamedrives.
Our only exercise: the Bushwalk. The early morning gamedrive started at 06:00 and was followed by breakfast, around 08:30. Breakfast was followed by a cup of coffee and watching the Nhlaralumi river flow by and animals (antilope, baboons) on the other side.
At 10:00 volunteers left with the Ranger (with rifle) for a bushwalk. During the walk he explained tracks, animal droppings and behaviour, answered questions and kept an ever vigilant eye on the surrounding area and tale-telling tracks.
After the 45mins walk we were allowed to rest until 14:30 (lunch) and the gamedrive at 16:00 (lasting until 19:30+, with a stop at 18:00 to watch the sunset with a gin-tonic). Dinnertime depended on the time of our arrival (sometimes sightings brought us a long way from the lodge and return was past 20:00) and was enjoyed in the boma, around the campfire.
Hippo's !
Funny animals these: the Hippopotamus. But they are responsible for the most human casualties in Africa, not lions or equally impressive predators, but hippo's. They are fiercely territorial, noisy and agressive. Their snorting in the river was heard throughout the night and the clapping on the water I had heard was explained to me: they distribute their excrement by clapping their short tail on the water to confirm their territory. And I thought I had heard beavers or otters during the night !
The hippo's remain in the water during the day as they easily suffer sunburn. During darkness they come onto land and eat grass. During a bushwalk we came across feces spread out upwards onto a tree and this was done by a hippo, claiming its territory. Quite unnerving characters !
An airstrip ! There are several primitive airstrips in Timbavati Game Reserve and what a coincidence, for me as an aviation enthusiast, that we saw the most action at this airstrip... Well, that was during the night, when we saw a leopard sneaking on a group of impala's.
The open area is attractive for impala's, zebra's and wildebeest as they have a clear view of their surrounding area.
The afternoon gamedrive started at 16:00 and at around 18:00 a break was made on a safe spot where everybody was allowed to descend from the landrover. A gin-tonic, glass of wine or a soda was enjoyed, while we watched the sunset. Shortly thereafter we tried to determine which stars were where, being quite different from our Northern Hemisphere. The Ranger had profound knowledge of this subject too.
After this 30mins break we continued our gamedrive, while our tracker had equipped himself with a portable and powerful searchlight. The Spotted Eagle Owl and the baby Croc were some of the animals we came across.
We came across a large selection of birds too. Some of the eagles we saw were pointed out by our Ranger as: American Fish Eagles, Tawny Eagles, Snake Eagles, Kites and Buzzards. Could this be a Martial Eagle, it has the white breast and fine brown spots that identify these eagles.
More Birds...
No safari would be complete without sightings of the impressive African Elephant ! Males usually keep to themselves, alone or in small bachelor groups. This one was feeding on grass, bark and leaves without loosing sight of us, without any alarm by the way. Again our Ranger had approached the animal with care, but the elephant considered us with the same indifference as all the other animals.
No other animals seem to prey on elephants but their age is determined by their teeth... They change their molars 6 times during their lifetime and after that they will weaken and become prey... or fall over ?
Another impressive animal is the Buffalo, especially when you get as close as we did and look them straight in the eye...
They are non-territorial and roam around in large herds, feeding on grass, trying to remain in the shade of the small trees and bushes. There is a contant feeling of overcrowdedness when 40 of these buffalo's move around between the thick undergrowth. Herds can be as large as hundreds of them.
The lion prey on them but the herd affords good security and protection. The Ranger estimated the young in this herd to be about 1 month old.
More Buffalo...
While the Rhinoceros remained elusive, we did see 3 different Leopards ! Considered the most elusive of cats, we considered ourselves very lucky.
Female leopards have overlapping home-ranges, while the males have larger ranges incorporating several females. They are elusive and very nocturnal. Impressive to see this cat upclose.
More Leopards...
We liked our stay at the Gomo Gomo Lodge very much and decided to cancel our plans to visit the Krugerpark and extended our stay to a total of 5 days. A visit to the Krugerpark will have to wait for a revisit to South Africa, something I certainly intend to do. We drove a scenic route along the Blyde River Canyon and visited Pilgrim's Rest. While we enjoyed the drive, we were not impressed by this replica of a goldrush town, I have seen too many originals in the USA probably.
While driving through the mountainous terrain the weather deteriorated somewhat and clouds skimmed the top of the hills.
Along this route are of course the inevitable souvenir shops and we found the owners eager to sell their wares, allowing for some haggling.
The atmosphere was quite relaxed, no shouting or pressure, no hawkers, just some relaxed browsing and good-natured bargaining.
During our 2 day drive in this area we enjoyed the scenery and sights, but overall we had a feeling that we had left the climax of this holiday when we left Timbavati. We returned to Johannesburg for our eveningflight home.
As a first visit to this country we were very pleased, finding similarities with European- and North American lifestyles but with plenty of African ingredients to typify it as a different culture from ours. And while we kept to the issued advise about security and protection, we never felt threatened by anything or anybody.
We found South Africa a pleasure to visit.
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Baseball Happenings Podcast | Don Newcombe's memory celebrated by Nashua teammate Billy DeMars
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Don Newcombe was instrumental in breaking down barriers when the Brooklyn Dodgers signed him in 1946. Instead of sending him to join Jackie Robinson in Montreal, they sent him along with Roy Campanella to play for the Nashua Dodgers where they integrated the Class B New England League. In the wake of Newcombe's recent passing, I reached out to the 93-year-old Billy DeMars for the latest Baseball Happenings Podcast to discuss the experience of playing with his pioneering teammate.
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"The one thing I remember about Don was he was a helluva great pitcher," DeMars said from his Florida home. "We were playing in Manchester New Hampshire one night, and Walter Alston was our manager that year. He brought him in the ninth inning. ... He didn't hold anything back, he struck out all three batters. Just to watch him throw, he let the air out. He was tremendous!"
Don Newcombe and Roy Campanella in Nashua, 1946
DeMars also noted that in addition to being lights out on the mound, Newcombe was a force at the plate. He led the team in with a .311 batting average, even besting his future Hall of Fame teammate Campanella.
Branch Rickey sent both of Negro League talents north to New Hampshire, as he could not place them in the hostile cities of his other southern minor league affiliates. DeMars said the Nashua team readily accepted both players and treated them like family.
"We had absolutely no problems whatsoever on the team," he said. "They were just other players. We got along absolutely great with Don [Newcombe] and [Roy] Campanella. In fact, Campanella had a little boy who was five or six. We used to put him on an iron crate and let him play on the pinball machine."
The Brooklyn native wound up on the Nashua team after returning from his World War II service, where he played with Ted Williams and Charlie Gehringer at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station. The trio of future major leaguers, as well as player-manager Walter Alston, helped guide the team to the championship. Some seven decades later, DeMars chuckled at the reward.
"Another funny thing about that season, we lost the pennant on the last day of the season," he said. "We went into the playoffs, and we won that to [become] the champions and our winning share was ten bucks apiece!"
Long removed from his playing and coaching days, DeMars marveled at the amount of money, or lack thereof, he made while in the minor leagues.
"I signed and went up to Olean New York in 1943 just before I went in the Navy," he said. "I tell everybody I made $3.50 a day. It was $100 a month — $25 a week, which came out to $3.50 a day. It is a little bit different than today."
He cited a broken current minor league system that continues to underpay both the players and coaches. He explained with record-setting major league contracts, baseball needs to reach down into the minor leagues and improve salary conditions.
"That's what's wrong with the game," he said. "I just saw [Manny Machado] signed for $300 million and the guys who have to take cuts in salary are the minor league managers and the players. They are not paid as much as they should be [making]. The scouts and minor league managers need to make good money too. They are developing the players, and they have to work hard as hell down there.
"I spent 11 years as a minor league manager, and I was married and I had children at the time. You had to write up the whole league twice a year, the players once a month. At that time, I used to drive the team. We used to have cars; me and two other players would drive the club around. It wasn't easy but we made it."
DeMars played parts of three major league seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics and the St. Louis Browns. After 11 years as a minor league manager, he spent the next 19 as a major league coach with the Philadelphia Phillies, Montreal Expos, and Cincinnati Reds. He has managed to outlive most of his peers, with Newcombe's death serving as a mortal reminder of his place in history.
"In August, I will be 94," he said. "Now with Newcombe gone, I moved up to 22 [he is currently the 23rd oldest living former major league baseball player]. It's a helluva a list isn't it?"
Still, the nonagenarian is popular with the fans due to his status as one of the few remaining St. Louis Browns alumni.
"I get a hell of a lot of mail," he said. "I think there are 12 of us left from the St. Louis Browns. St. Louis was great, everything about St. Louis was great."


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Articles / Aquaculture, Immunostimulants, Nutritionals
Enhanced performance in tilapia production by the inclusion of intestinal conditioner pronutrients in the diet
Dra. Maria Soriano - 13/02/2019
Tilapia is the name of a group of fishes belonging to the genera Oreochromis. Tilapia is, together with carp and salmon, one of the most important fish in aquaculture. Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) are among the most known species.
Tilapia production
Tilapia is a relevant fish in aquaculture due to its rapid growth, large size and its high protein content. Other qualities include its omnivorous diet and its sustainable production.
Nile tilapia production was estimated by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on 3.670.259 tons in 2014 (Chart 1). Tilapia is usually raised in tropical climates, as water temperature should not fall below 18ᵒC. Asia and Latin America are the major producing regions, being China its main producer, followed by Egypt and other Asian countries like Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand (Chart 2).
Chart 1. Aquaculture production of tilapia by species in million tons (Source: FAO)
Chart 2. Aquaculture production of tilapia by country in million tons (Source: FAO)
Major diseases in tilapia culture
Streptococcus is the most significant and pathogenic agent found in tilapia cultures worldwide, which usually appears in late stages (grow-out stage). Streptococcus agalactiae and Streptococcus iniae are the main strains causing disease. This infection results in generalized haemorrhagic septicaemia.
Meanwhile, Flavobacterium columnare commonly appears in early stages. Stressful conditions, like temperature fluctuations or poor water quality, favour the outbreak of the disease. This infection may be seen as white patches on the skin and fins that could later evolve into ulcers.
Other diseases include parasitical infections, such as Trichodina. Trichodina infest the gill and body surfaces, affecting breathing and chemical balance of the fish.
Iridovirus should be noted as the only currently documented viral disease present in tilapia, causing massive death in infected facilities (Chart 3).
Chart 3. Major diseases affecting tilapia (Adapted from The Fish Site) ( + > frequent phase of appearance; +/− > can appear but not commonly; – > does not appear in this phase)
Gut health relevance in aquaculture
The digestive system of fishes is the main entry point for pathogens, which may end in production losses. Thus, one of the key factors in aquaculture production is the maintenance of an adequate intestinal status and a stable gut microflora.
Several studies reveal that gastrointestinal microbiota plays an important role in nutrition and immunity of fishes, as gastrointestinal bacteria produce a wide range of enzymes that participate in digestion, but also help in the development and maturation of the gut immune system.
There are multiple sustainable approaches to work on a proper gut health, such as the use of probiotics, prebiotics, organic acids, yeast extracts, products based on cimenol ring or products rich in pronutrients.
Pronutrients are active molecules derived from plants, which induce the activation of genes related to cell physiology: pronutrients stimulate the production of tissue-specific proteins, which vary depending on the target cell of each pronutrient. This way, pronutrients optimize the functioning of the organs. They are classified into 10 groups depending on their target cell and function, and intestinal conditioners are the ones involved in enhancing gut function.
Intestinal conditioner pronutrients promote adequate renewal of the intestinal epithelium, improve the structure of the microvilli and strengthen tight junctions. These facts end in a greater absorption of nutrients, better integrity of the intestinal barrier and adequate production avoid pathogens attachment to the intestinal surface and facilitate their rapid elimination. In addition, a good intestinal status ensures a correct balance of the intestinal microflora.
Field trial: Effect of intestinal conditioner pronutrients on tilapia performance
In order to evaluate the use of intestinal conditioner pronutrients on productive performance in Nile tilapia fingerlings, a 12-week trial, between March and June of 2018, was performed at the facilities of Universidad Científica del Sur (Peru).
Fingerlings were reared in a water recycling system. Four different groups were stablished, and each group held four experimental units of 10 fishes per unit. All groups were fed with a standard isoenergetic and isoproteic diet with different doses of the tested feed supplement, as seen below:
Group T1: Control without pronutrients.
Group T2: Intestinal conditioner pronutrients at 5 g/kg of feed.
Group T3: Intestinal conditioner pronutrients at 10 g/kg of feed.
Initial weight of studied tilapias was of 1 g and fingerlings were weighed every 15 days. Fish size was evaluated at the end of the trial.
Results in the chart below (Chart 4) show that all groups supplemented with intestinal conditioner pronutrients give rise to a greater growth and size of the fingerlings regarding the control group. However, the group with the best results is T3 (dosage of 10 g/kg of feed), which achieved a 16.7% higher weight than the control group, while T4 (15 g/kg of feed) obtained a 16.4% increase. T2, with the lowest inclusion rate (0.5 g/kg of feed) obtained better results than the control group, but this improvement was the smallest.
Chart 4. Live weight and height data at the end of the study.
Regarding size (cm) of tilapia fingerlings, control group showed a greater variability in size, ranging from 6 to 14 cm, while batches treated with pronutrients were more uniform, with lengths ranging from 9 to 12 cm (Chart 5).
Chart 5. Size frequency (cm) of fishes for each treatment group.
This trial revealed that diets with 10 g/kg of intestinal conditioner pronutrients in tilapia fingerlings helped to obtain a greater growth (+16%) and a more uniform sizes at 12 weeks of breeding. Both evaluated parameters showed that the use of intestinal conditioner pronutrients allows to reach the desired weight faster and with a better uniformity, so that raising tilapia is much easier and profitable.
Fast growth, together with other qualities, makes tilapia one of the most cultured fish worldwide. As the digestive system is the main entry point for pathogens, one key factor in aquaculture is to maintain gut health and microflora activity. The use of intestinal conditioner pronutrients helps on the aforementioned and allows an enhanced productive performance.
Tags: Aquaculture, Immunoboosters, Intestine, Nutrition, tilapia, tilapia production
Dra. Maria Soriano
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Lucan's Civil War: Last Thoughts
7 April 2012 / David Auerbach / 1 Comment
The last two and a half books of Civil War, while seemingly adrift and lacking the cumulative direction of the first seven, don't make me think any less of the epic as a whole. Lucan's talent was an emergent one: he was not about to construct a work of pristine beauty and organization. Any unity to the work would come out of the chaos that he was wrangling into magnificent and grotesque forms.
The artistic cost of dealing in such chaos is great, and while it's frequently the poets who get the greatest acclaim for it (I'm thinking of Rimbaud), working with it in lengthy form and not having the entire mass collapse is in my mind a greater achievement. Melville's two most psychotic books, Moby-Dick and Pierre, both throw aside almost all restrictive reins placed on their narratives and characters. Both engage in a digressive and barely controlled narrative style reminiscent of Lucan's staccato jerks from one scene to the next. Interpolated tales like Moby-Dick's "The Town-ho's Story" serve a very non-picaresque purpose in such works.
In the 20th century, Catch-22 and the early works of Celine also pitch similar wrestling matches between disintegrating forms and visceral narrative force. Characters melt together. The threats of the past and the future blur the present moment. The plot is not a line, but a tree on which are hung different shapes and ornaments. For contrast, Pynchon's works never let go in such an uncontrolled way. Pynchon's starting point is always that of artifice, and so reality ends up peeking through his gaudy slats meekly, rather than rising up in force against the writer's struggle to organize the material.
While the Roman Empire survived beyond what to Lucan must have looked like a terminal point of bad governance and corruption, epic poetry pretty much didn't. Statius wrote his estimable Thebaid shortly after Lucan, but it is a retrenching in Greek mythology, albeit with a Lucan-esque darkness and bloodiness added. Silius wrote a very long and boring historical epic about Hannibal and the Punic Wars that has none of Lucan's virtues. And while there are later works like Nonnus's ridiculously long Dionysiaca, Dante is comfortable enough sticking to Virgil, Ovid, Lucan, and Statius in invoking his predecessors at the beginning of the Inferno.
So I see Lucan as really sounding the death of the classical epic and its nationalistic and preservationist ideals, ridiculously soon after Virgil had revivified them artificially. Virgil is probably the greater artist, the greater poet, but in their arguments and their representations of the world, I think Lucan stands toe to toe with Virgil.
Lucan's point of view was a privileged one. The paradox is that he was simultaneously in a position of immense good fortune as well as great danger, and he apparently engaged with this position impetuously. James Zetzel makes a point about just how atypical Lucan's circumstances were:
Roman writers are, and write for, an elite. Their perspective, above all that of a writer like Lucan, is extraordinarily narrow and self-serving. To invent a universal Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on the basis of what a Lucan felt or believed is neither good history nor good criticism–and it is also, quite evidently, deeply imbued with late twentieth-century preconceptions that would have left most Romans puzzled or revolted.
James Zetzel
In the history of literature this is hardly unusual. Most pre-modern literary works were created within the context of some elite establishment, either out of patronage or for privileged audiences. The Aeneid is an extreme example. But it's worth remembering that Lucan had unusual access to both power and information, and that he was exceptionally close to an unstable and inept ruler. Waves of force were emanating from a very close source while leaving him untouched, at least for a while.
But to read Lucan while being in the first world at this point in history is to be in something of an analogous position. Lucan does not and did not feel for all of the Roman people, but he did have a sense of how anonymous populations are swept up mercilessly into uncontrolled historical events. Now that we have the scientific and communications tools to track those phenomena, we first-world newsreaders get the actual accounts of Fortune's caprices and its agents every day. It makes the Aeneid seem a little quaint, or at least more suitable to subversive readings than to enthusiastic fist-pumping for Rome. But Lucan, in his refusal to represent history and warfare as the human and the emotional, speaks in the dissociated machine-gun language of contemporary reportage.
In se magna ruunt: laetis hunc numina rebus
crescendi posuere modum.
Essays, Lucan's Civil War
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Lucan's Civil War: Caesar's Fall and the Ending
Gilbert Ryle on Heidegger's Being and Time
Hanna H.
I know that I'm viewing this post from five years in the future, but I'd like to thank you, Mr. Auerbach, for helping me, a lowly college freshman, stumble through Lucan's Civil War. What a weird freakin' book. I sorta love it, though. As epic poems go, it's like an ill-tempered, asthmatic lapdog next to the sleek whippets that are the Iliad, Odyssey, and even the Aeneid…but somehow I prefer it ("O Pug, some people do not like you / But I like you"; thank you, Stevie Smith). I really doubt I could have finished Civil War, though, without your highly entertaining commentary, and your turning me on to W.R. Johnson's Momentary Monsters. Okay, I'm done, I swear. Love.


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Q: how to get sphericity from pingouin.mixed_anova? so according to the docu
https://pingouin-stats.org/generated/pingouin.mixed_anova.html#pingouin.mixed_anova
mixed_anova returns a DataFrame object including sphericity.
aov = mixed_anova(...)
display(aov)

this doesnt show the sphericity.
and things like:
aov.sphericity()
aov['Sphericity']

dont work for me.
What would be the correct way to get this output?


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FROM debian:wheezy
MAINTAINER kvaps <kvapss@gmail.com>

# Install Liquidsoap
RUN apt-get -q update && \
    apt-get -q -y install liquidsoap liquidsoap-plugin-all sudo curl

# Install aacplus encoder
RUN echo "deb http://www.deb-multimedia.org wheezy main non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list && \
    curl -O http://www.deb-multimedia.org/pool/main/d/deb-multimedia-keyring/deb-multimedia-keyring_2015.6.1_all.deb && \
    sudo dpkg -i deb-multimedia-keyring_2015.6.1_all.deb
RUN apt-get -q update && apt-get -q -y install aacplusenc

# Telnet control
EXPOSE 1337
# live harbour
EXPOSE 8000

VOLUME ["/config"]

ENTRYPOINT ["/usr/bin/sudo", "-u", "liquidsoap", "liquidsoap", "/config/radio.liq"]

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