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General Rogue One News/Speculation/SPOILER Thread - Part 5
Discussion in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' started by Thread Manager, Dec 12, 2016.
Roose Bolton Son of Katas
jmc said: ↑
Might have had something to do with....
....that awful CGI Leia. I get why they went that way but both her and Tarkin were distracting and fake as hell. They would have been better off just getting two lookalikes, especially when they've got a Han Solo movie with a completely different actor.
I didn't like Leia, but I thought Tarkin was fine. Hell, I was impressed with his CGI/voice/performance. But different strokes I guess.
#151 Roose Bolton, Dec 15, 2016
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CGI Tarkin looked great. Almost real few times but he didn't feel like a real character because he was still a CGI creation. He just was there. I'm not sure about Leia. She looked almost real but something was off.
Edit: They were much better than the CGI Jeff Bridges in Tron: Legacy.
#152 Galactus123, Dec 15, 2016
jmc away for a while
The both looked like video game characters to me. We're not at the stage yet where those type of characters can be done believably, if we ever get there.
#153 jmc, Dec 15, 2016
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On the CG:
Tarkin looked fantastic a good 80% of the time for me. Not REAL real, of course, but that was incredible CG and pretty amazing to watch. It's only every now and then when he's speaking that he feels too off. I might've done it differently, but I sure admire the balls of having those recreations front and center the way they did. For Leia I feel about the same.
#154 titansupes, Dec 15, 2016
harlequinade The May Queen
Well that guy who is gonna play Han (I can never remember how you spell this guy's name and last name...) is playing a much younger version of him. With Leia they had to do it that way - it's immediately before A New Hope events so she needs to look the same
#155 harlequinade, Dec 15, 2016
Theres always going to be an uncanny valley effect when it comes to these certain depictions, especially in the instance of the character being someone so well known and long dead IRL, but I don't think the CGI itself was at fault.
I just think real actors would have been the better option. I know why it was done but at the same time we can't go backwards in time.
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The Han Solo movie is an entire film set years before ANH. They had to recast. The cgi option would have caused the budget to increase substantially. Plus they would have had to create a model of Han Solo's head that looks even younger than Harrison was when he played Han in ANH. The whole thing would have just been impractical to do for an entire film set years before ANH.
With this Leia scene however it is a single scene, and takes place at the same time as ANH so they don't have to deage Fisher's face any. They just had to render a cgi model of Fisher's face as it was in ANH and use it for a single scene. And considering it looks pretty good imo I think it's preferable to a recast. It would have been weird for Leia to be played by a look alike in the final scene of Rogue One and then in her next scene (her first appearance in ANH that takes place moments after her scene in Rogue One) be played by Fisher. I could have put up with a recast, and until I saw cgi Leia considered recasting the better smarter option, but I think they pulled it off well enough to justify going with the cgi option.
That being said, I understand that it's not everyone's cup of tea, and I'm sure there won't be many fans that approve of this approach. I really thought I wouldn't like it or be ok with it because of the reactions I had read, but having seen it and considering the amount of time it's on screen I'm ok with it.
#158 Marvolo, Dec 15, 2016
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With this Leia scene however it is a single scene, and takes place at the same time as ANH so they don't have to deage Fisher's face any. They just had to render a cgi model of Fisher's face as it was in ANH and use it for a single scene. And considering it looks pretty good imo I think it's preferable to a recast. It would have been weird for Leia to be played by a look alike in the final scene of Rogue One and then in her next scene (her first appearance in ANH that takes place moments after her scene in Rogue One) be played by Fisher. I could have put up with a recast if they couldn't pull off the cgi version well enough but I think they pulled it off well enough.
That being said I understand that it's not everyone's cup of tea, and I'm sure there won't be many fans that approve of this approach. I really thought I wouldn't like it or be ok with it because of the reactions I had read, but having seen it and considering the amount of time it's on screen I'm ok with it.
Like I said, I get why it was done, but you lose something when you go this route. The CG is as good as it can be, which is part of the problem, it's not good enough, and probably never will be.
I kinda agree with both of you.
But wait! I haven't seen anybody mention the two most surprising cameos of the whole movie. I was bizarrely excited when these happened--
Freakin' Red Leader and Gold Leader showing up in the final battle! I guess they just cut and pasted them from ANH and cleaned it up. Possibly some alternate takes in there. Also got a kick out of Luke's Red Five predecessor getting shot down...
Seriously two cameos I never knew how much I needed until they happened.
Can someone that has seen the film confirm whether Coruscant is in the film?
There is a picture in the visual dictionary of Krennic standing in Lyra's apartment on Coruscant and a picture of Lyra sitting in her apartment on Coruscant. The book says it's Coruscant and the Coruscant skyline can be seen through the window. I'm wondering if it's in the final film or it was cut, because I haven't seen anyone mention Coruscant being in the film.
Filmfan93 The Man in Black
Still haven't seen it (today finally), but I read a comment that they briefly glimpsed it in a Jyn flashback scene.
Might be wrong, though.
#162 Filmfan93, Dec 15, 2016
It's in that one scene, a flashback to the Erso household. At the time I didn't really think about it, because it was an intimate scene, but it is set on Coruscant.
It sure is. I noticed it last night, and saw that same visual dictionary confirmation this morning.
I didn't see any specific buildings, like the Senate dome or the ruins of the Jedi Temple or anything, but the skyline is still recognizable in style.
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This movie was great. And i really want to watch it again. So far i have only watched it in 3D and german and i will watch it in 2D and english once more for sure.
But i am thinking of taking a third trip to the cinema in between.
The CG was breathtaking. Tarkin had me drop my jaw. All the other old cameos were great as well. The two gangster from the cantina, gold and red leader and leia of course.
i am really glad they went with killing everyone. It feels natural that way. I also liked that the growing romantic connection between Jyn and cassian was just that. Nothing more nothing less.
K2 was really funny and i can't to hear his lines in english.
Vaders last scene was amazing. The fear he cast on all those rebel troops was just so much fun to watch.
The first few minutes of the movie jumped around too much. And i think they should have sticked to some of the plot points shown in the trailer.
Have the rebels intercept part of the message that Galen send to Saw. That way they couldhave kept some of the good scnes from the trailers. But they did not and i don't mind much. I noticed that the movie was pretty much redone after the trailers were created.
I did not like Saw as a character. Felt strange and out of place. Other than him i loved all the characters in the movie. I feel sad that none of them survived.
Overall this was a great movie and i have to watch it again really soon.
Not quiet on Empires level but on the same as the original. 9/10
#165 Reaver027, Dec 15, 2016
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Yeah I couldn't stand Saw. We spent waaaaaaaaaaay too much time with him.
#166 matt47, Dec 15, 2016
jokesonm3 Jokes For Short.
Anyone ever play that 2010 video game Halo Reach?
Rogue Ones story has a lot of similarities to the campaign of Halo Reach.
#168 jokesonm3, Dec 15, 2016
Oh and i thought [BLACKOUT]Leia's[/BLACKOUT] CGI was near realistic while [BLACKOUT]Tarkin's[/BLACKOUT] was awful.
scarlet-witch Stormborn
So where there any other Rebels Easter Eggs in the film aside from the Ghost in that one shot?
I can't believe I don't get to see this until Monday. It's going to be such a long wait.
#170 scarlet-witch, Dec 15, 2016
I can't believe people are calling it awful CG. Ungrateful sons of...
ladystoneheart said: ↑
Listen to the background announcement at the rebel base when you watch the movie. Someone you know will be called out. Not sure how much you want to get spoiled so i leave it at this.
Reaver027 said: ↑
You can tell me who it is.
matt47 said: ↑
It's not the CG that's the problem, it's how it was used.
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Q: How to show plotly graphic on PyQt5 Application I try to show the plotly graph in one of application's window.
But this graph does not scale when the window changes.

How can I fix it?
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I expect to have code which gives me auto scaled plotly graph

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By Dianne Anderson
About two months before the great Women's Suffrage March of 1913, a group of strong Black women of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. refused to be told that they couldn't participate in the major voting rights issue of the time.
Uninvited, the Deltas boldly stepped up, taking their place at the back of the procession to leave an indelible historical mark.
"It raised eyebrows, and other sororities established shortly after, the AKA's and others became more active and aware of what was going on," said Powell, president NCNW, Inc., Orange County Section, and alumnae Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Orange County.
Other early African American trailblazers, like great abolitionist editor, Ida B Wells, also refused to march in the back of the parade. Powell said the African American presence through that era helped all women gain a foothold in pushing forward critical voting equity from the turn of the last century.
On Wednesday, February 19, the community is invited to a free presentation at the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center, Carnegie Building to learn how the African American women's vote shaped history. The event is held from 12:30 to 1:30, located at 241 S Anaheim Blvd in Anaheim.
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"This is the 100th anniversary of the African American flag, our historian is going to give a history on it. We're going to play the video of our National Anthem, the one with President Barack Obama in it," Powell said.
The NCNW sisterhood is also getting energized around the vote.
Last month, the Delta's held its Big Change event, led by Dr. DeVera Heard and sponsored by the Deltas, NCNW and the 100 Black Women. The community learned about new voting centers, and how the voting process is set to change in Orange County and Los Angeles County.
For the most part, voting is by mail. If needed, voters can go to a center and vote on the machine, drop it off at the center or mail in the ballot. Mailboxes will be placed in communities for easy access leading up to the vote.
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More Desperate Reality TV Wannabes: Salahis Crash White House Party
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Obamas"™ Uninvited Guests Prompt an Inquiry
by Helene Cooper and Brian Stelter
Washington "" The Secret Service is investigating how a couple aspiring to be reality-show celebrities managed to appear at President Obama"™s first state dinner without being on the guest list, provoking questions about security at the White House.
The inquiry was begun after a Virginia couple, Michaele and Tareq Salahi, slipped past multiple layers of high-level White House security Tuesday night and managed to rub shoulders, literally, with Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and the White House chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, among others, at Washington"™s most exclusive social event this year.
Edwin M. Donovan, a spokesman for the Secret Service who spent his Thanksgiving Day dealing with phone calls from reporters, would not discuss the investigation in detail but said the initial focus was on "a Secret Service checkpoint which did not follow proper procedure to ensure these two individuals were on the invited guest list."
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"Obviously, somebody dropped the ball," said Mr. King, of New York. "I mean, you"™re talking about the president of the United States and the vice president and a powerful world leader, the prime minister of India." The prime minister, Manmohan Singh, was the guest of honor.
Mr. King said he had seen people turned away from similar White House events, including a congressman who brought his daughter instead of his wife, whose name was on the list. He also raised concerns about the Secret Service"™s assertion that Mr. Obama was safe because all guests passed through metal detectors.
"The fact they went through the magnometer is incidental," he said. "They could have had anthrax on them. They could have grabbed a knife from the dining room table."
He added, "The next time it will be a far worse reality than a reality TV show."
Mr. and Mrs. Salahi, meanwhile, remained silent Thursday about their White House visit.
Producers for Bravo, the cable channel, have been following and filming the couple this fall. The channel confirmed that Michaele Salahi was being seriously considered for the coming series "The Real Housewives of D.C."
In a statement on Thursday, Bravo said Half Yard Productions, the producer for the series, had been under the impression that the Salahis, two polo-playing devotees of Washington"™s social swirl and online social networks alike, had been invited to the dinner.
The "Housewives" cast "has not been finalized," Bravo said. "Michaele Salahi is under consideration as a cast member; as such, Half Yard Productions were filming the Salahis on that day. Half Yard was only aware that per the Salahis they had been invited as guests."
A White House official, informed of Bravo"™s statement, said that was not the case. "We"™ve already confirmed that they weren"™t invited," he said.
A publicist for the couple, Mahogany Jones, said they would not comment formally for now, but issued a statement.
Their counsel, Paul W. Gardner, "states emphatically that the Salahis did not "˜crash"™ this event," the statement said. "We look forward to setting the record straight very soon."
Mr. Gardner, an entertainment lawyer, did not respond to a message left at his Baltimore office.
Brian Williams, the anchor of "NBC Nightly News" and a guest at the dinner, saw the Salahis arrive when he was waiting in a line of cars to enter the East Gate of the White House. In interviews broadcast on NBC on Thursday, Mr. Williams said the couple"™s vehicle was turned away, adding, "Actually the first ring of Secret Service security had worked."
"After their vehicle was turned away, they hopped out," Mr. Williams said. "What attracted our attention was there was at least one camera trailing them. And a makeup woman got out and fixed the woman"™s hair and then started powdering the man"™s forehead."
The Salahis apparently then joined a line of dinner guests at an entrance for pedestrians. What happened at checkpoints at that entrance is the focus of the Secret Service investigation.
Not two hours after the party, Mrs. Salahi had on her Facebook page a dozen photos of her and her husband with Washington"™s social elite.
There the couple were, with Mayor Adrian M. Fenty of the District of Columbia "and his lovely wife," Michelle (Mrs. Salahi is holding Mr. Fenty"™s elbow). There Mrs. Salahi was, with three Marines in full-dress attire (her hand is touching the collar of one Marine, who smiles at the camera). And then there she was, her sari glittering, snaked around a grinning Mr. Biden, her hand resting on his chest, his arm wrapped around her waist; and both Salahis, with a smiling Mr. Emanuel, described on Mrs. Salahi"™s Facebook page as "Chief of Staff of the United States White House." It was not clear who took the pictures for Facebook.
The White House has said the Salahis were not seated for the dinner. It was not clear Thursday when they left the White House on Tuesday, and under what circumstances.
Whether or not they wind up on "Housewives," the couple have certainly acted as if they were stars. They are now scheduled to be on "Larry King Live" on Monday.
On her celebrity-minded Facebook page, Mrs. Salahi telegraphed her television aspirations, writing, "Get Ready Kelly Ripa "" Don"™t you want a friend to tag team Regis!" She also suggested herself as a co-host for NBC"™s "Today" show. On Facebook, she has more than 4,000 friends.
"There are definitely people that lobby very aggressively to be on shows," said Michael Hirschorn, a former executive vice president for original programming at the reality-centric VH1 channel and a founder of Ish Entertainment.
The stunt brought to mind another set of fame-seekers: the Heene family of Fort Collins, Colo., who mesmerized the nation for several hours last month after setting aloft a homemade saucer-shaped balloon "" and the notion that their 6-year-old son was in it "" in an apparent effort to gain attention from television producers.
Mr. Hirschorn said prospective reality stars were becoming smarter about "self-producing," knowing they had to inject drama into the shows.
"At this point," he said, "there must be what, a thousand reality personalities on TV at any one time? So they know they have to stand out."
Even so, Mr. Hirschorn added, this "would seem extreme to me."
Janie Lorber contributed reporting.
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Surrounded by oaks and fields, Nicasio is a quiet little town that gives the feeling of being in the middle of nowhere. It is, however, only 30 miles north of San Francisco and a few miles west of Novato. If the idea of an idyllic, small town atmosphere close to the conveniences of civilization attracts you, Nicasio might be the place for you. If you have children, you will also need to evaluate the local schools and decide whether they will meet the needs of your children and your family.
Nicasio Public Schools
Two public school districts serve students living in Nicasio. Nicasio School District for elementary and middle school, and Tamalpais Union High School District for high school. The majority of high school students from Nicasio attend Sir Francis Drake High School. There are also two alternative high schools available.
Nicasio School District (phone: 415-662-2184) is the largest of four rural districts in Marin County. It is a one school district that serves the area in and around Nicasio.
Tamalpais Union High School District provides secondary school education to students coming from ten elementary districts in Marin County, including the Nicasio School District. It includes three comprehensive high schools, all of which have been designated as California Distinguished Schools, and two alternative schools. Students from the Nicasio School Districtattend Sir Francis Drake High School.
Nicasio School & District
5555 Nicasio Valley Road
Nicasio, CA 94946
Nicasio School has an enrollment of between 60 and 70 students in grades Kindergarten through 8th. All classes are combination classes, meaning there is more than one grade level per teacher/classroom. Strong parent support and a dedicated staff help make Nicasio School successful.
Sir Francis Drake High School
1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Sir Francis Drake High School is an award winning school. It is a California Distinguished School and was identified by the U.S. Department of Education as a New American High School. Students coming from Lagunitas, Nicasio, and Ross Valley Districts attend Sir Francis Drake. The curriculum emphasizes a college preparatory program, but provides for all levels of interest and abilities. The County of Marin has certified Sir Francis Drake High School as a Green Business.
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305 Doherty Drive
Larkspur, CA 94939
Tamiscal High School
Tamiscal High School is a small independent high school within the Tamalpais Union High School District. The Tamiscal curriculum offers a program that allows a high school diploma, but not necessarily the courses needed to gain entrance into a university. University entry courses such as foreign language and upper level lab sciences must be taken elsewhere.
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599 William Ave
Larkspur, 94939
San Andreas Alternative
San Andreas High School offers a program for students who have difficulty in a large school setting.
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With all the natural disasters going on these days (and a few man-made ones), it only makes sense to learn something about emergency preparedness. You simply do not want to get caught off guard and find yourself without the things you need to weather the storm…or whatever else is going on….and to get through in relative comfort until normal life in your area is completely restored. Here's what you need to know about emergency preparedness, so you can be ready for the next one.
If a disaster strikes in your community, you might not have access to food, water, or electricity for several days. Preparing an emergency kit for your family is an important step in keeping them safe and healthy during an emergency.
The CDC website has an even more extensive list of things you might want to make sure you have on hand.
In addition to preparing a kit, you should make sure your car has a full tank of gas before the disaster hits, and that your house has at least one flashlight per person. Buy a hand-crank can opener if you don't already have one, so you can access your non-perishable food. Get a portable cell phone charger, and charge it up before the disaster hits, so you can re-charge your phones. Another good idea to do right before the disaster is to fill up your bathtub with water. It will be good for using to wash dishes and clothes, give yourself and family members sponge baths, and to flush the toilet if you lose access to your well or city water for a while.
As we recently saw with the hurricanes in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico, power can easily be knocked out for a week or more in those types of disasters. You can weather it out as best you can in the extreme heat or cold, but it won't be pleasant. If you haven't don't so already, now is the time to make sure you are able to keep as many of those creature comforts power provides as possible. This means one of two things: either buy a generator, or switch the power in your home over to solely solar.
Neither is exactly a cheap option, but so worth it. You will have the peace of mind of knowing you can power your lights at night, run the AC or heater as necessary (or at least a few fans and a space heater), and keep your refrigerator cool. You can then live in relative comfort until things get back to normal. If you get a generator, make sure it uses propane, as this fuel can safely be stocked up on and stored, unlike gasoline.
If you have enough notice, and it looks like the disaster may be a bad one, develop an escape plan, and enact it early. The longer you wait to go, the more traffic you are likely to encounter. If your escape plan relies on hotels, they may all be booked up if you wait to leave.
Decide on where you will go, how soon in advance you will leave, and how you will get there. Make a plan for either boarding or bringing your pets (and, you should really bring them, if possible).
Keep a bag packed for each family member with at least three days' worth of clothes, medications, and anything else you can't do without. This way, you can grab and go as soon as you need to. Finally, make sure you have an alarm system in place at your house, so you know whatever you leave behind will be protected from looters until you get back.


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De Gracht, de Grote Gracht of de Collateur van Arendonk is een kanaaltje dat twee Kempense kanalen met elkaar verbindt.

Deze kanalen zijn: het Kanaal Dessel-Turnhout-Schoten en het Kanaal Bocholt-Herentals. De Gracht werd tussen 1844 en 1846 gegraven, dezelfde tijd dat de kanalen werden aangelegd.

Het enkele km lange kanaaltje loopt over het grondgebied van Arendonk, Retie en Dessel.

Het kanaaltje werd gebruikt ter ontwatering van de moerassige grond en om deze te bevloeien met kalkrijk kanaalwater. Dit zou de voormalige woeste gronden vruchtbaarder maken, maar wegens gebrek aan aangevoerd water in de kanalen werd het geen succes.

Aangezien de gemeenten in 1847 bij wet verplicht werden om de woeste gronden te ontginnen dan wel te verkopen. Vanaf 1853 werden gronden aangekocht door koning Leopold I en zijn zoon Filips. De laatste voerde tevens de titel Graaf van Vlaanderen, waardoor het gebied al snel de Graaf werd genoemd. Er werden bomen aangeplant, maar vanaf 1950 werd het koninklijk domein van 400 ha verkocht aan boeren, die vanaf 1951 het gebied ontgonnen en verkavelden.

Dit gebied, en ook een aantal door turfwinning ontstane visvijvers, liggen langs De Gracht. Een wandelpad voert langs dit kanaaltje.

Kanaal in Antwerpen (provincie)
Retie
Dessel
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Q: What am I doing wrong in this SQL to LINQ conversion? I'm using LINQPad in my effort to convert SQL to LINQ and learn LINQ in the process.  I'm running into some problems, though, and was hoping someone could look at my resulting LINQ code to see if I'm on the right track?
Here's my SQL code:
Select  Count(Convert(varchar(250),
        Comment.CommentId)) as Num,
        DiscussionBoard.ItemName,
        Status.Status,
        Status.Sequence

From    Comment inner join status on Comment.StatusID = Status.StatusID
        inner join DiscussionBoard on Comment.DiscussionBoardID
        = DiscussionBoard.DiscussionBoardID

WHERE   discussionboard.DiscussionBoardID
        = '3ab7c139-317c-4450-9823-45a40ea6d0ff'

Group By status.Status,
         Status.Sequence,
         DiscussionBoard.ItemName
ORDER BY Status ASC

Here is the LINQ code that I've come up with so far.  Bear with me, I'm just now learning LINQ and I haven't quite got my head around it.  Any pointers would be greatly appreciated:
from  Comment in Comments
where DiscussionBoard.DiscussionBoardID == '3ab7c139-317c-4450-9823-45a40ea6d0ff'

join  Status in Statuses on Comment.StatusID equals Statuses.StatusID
join  DiscussionBoard in DiscussionBoards on Comment.DiscussionBoardID equals DiscucussionBoard.DiscussionBoardID

group CountGroup by new {
                         Status.Status,
                         Status.Sequence,
                         DiscussionBoard.DiscussionBoardID
                        }

select new
{
    Count = CountGroup.Count(),
    DiscussionBoard.ItemName,
    Status.Status,
    Status.Sequence
}

A: group x by y

This fragment ends a query.
I think you meant:
group x by y into z

This fragment continues the query with z in scope. and removes all prior range variables from scope.  z is an IGrouping<y, x>, which is to say, the key type is y's type and the group element type is x's type.
Here's my stab at your query:
from comment in Comments
where comment.DiscussionBoard.DiscussionBoardID == '3ab7c139-317c-4450-9823-45a40ea6d0ff'
let status = comment.Status
let board = comment.DiscussionBoard
group comment by new {
  status.Status,
  status.Sequence,
  board.ItemName
} into g
select new
{
    Count = g.Count(),
    ItemName = g.Key.ItemName,
    Status = g.Key.Status,
    Sequence = g.Key.Sequence
}

Another way to open this query would be:
from board in DiscussionBoards
where board.DiscussionBoardID == '3ab7c139-317c-4450-9823-45a40ea6d0ff'
from comment in board.Comments


Latest: The (Tech) Elephant In The Room - Smart building technology has the potential to deliver many operational benefits, but success ultimately depends on human understanding.
Here is a cyber security primer on steps to take to prevent hackers from penetrating your facility's physical security components.
Increasingly, facility management professionals encounter technologies that enable their facilities to listen to, speak to, and service staff and occupants.
Examine the potential in facility operations for artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other up-and-coming developments.
Managing the cyber security of buildings will require a coordinated effort among stakeholders in the facilities industry.
Ensure an effective technology system for enterprise collaboration by establishing a "road map" with four key stages.
When integrated workplace management systems fall short of expectations these steps can help facility management regain the benefits.
Efficient facility layout and utilization help to deliver cost savings and occupant productivity. Would pursuing "Standards as a Service" promote these goals?
For portfolios lacking built-in sensor technology, networked HVAC components, and other big data tools, a probabilistic model can provide actionable insights.
Not just for wireless convenience, a robust Distributed Antenna System (DAS) increases occupant safety and reduces liability.
This disruption impacting facilities management holds significant promise if stakeholders are cognizant of their roles in the emerging landscape.
With facility systems increasingly interacting with other enterprise systems (and stakeholders), preventing security breaches is more challenging than ever.
Technology And FM: The Enernet – The Next Frontier?
The creation of smart energy infrastructure may borrow from principles from the architecture of the Internet.
A lighter footprint makes this approach an attractive one for controlling building systems in existing structures.
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Whether or not the organization is pursuing LEED certification, setting a clear path to sustainable goals is key.
When planning for possible threats, don't forget this aspect of your facility workings. From the October 2013 issue.
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This building modeling tool facilitates the exchange of project information. From the June 2013 issue.
Thanks to the "Internet Of Things," smarter facilities may become a reality through a burgeoning number of IP addresses. From the April 2013 issue.
Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) connects facility resources into a common platform to deliver unified dashboards.
The use of this expanded format imagery in facilities is no longer confined to traditional monitors.
From "chicken coops" to cathedrals, today's data centers come in new shapes and sizes.
From fad to standard operating procedure, social media can be a facility manager's "BFF."
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The beginning of January I started my slimming journey by joining slimming world.
at photo's of me I feel ashamed.
I did my research beforehand and am glad that I have chosen slimming world.
and understand the whole free foods, healthy extras and syns.
people within the group and its great to have that little extra support.
and on top of that I also gained my bronze body magic award.


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If you want to tell Evitan's story you might want to talk to his mother. As she is the only one that has known him his whole life. There is so much more to him that no one wants to acknowledge… He wasn't a father yet. He never got a chance to see his child. And as far as his mother knows may not even exist… Considering his siblings on his mother's side might see this story one day, you might want to find her to get a clear understanding of this young man.


The immediate-past chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, Senator Emma Nwaka, has insisted that there is no faction in the state's chapter of the party, contrary to claims by "self-acclaimed" factional leader, Hon Chidi Nwosu.
Nwaka who supervised the May 10 state congress that produced the Chief Johnson Onuigbo-led executive said that the outcome of the exercise was credible.
He wondered why it took Nwosu so long a time to challenge the outcome of the congress, and advised him to stop parading himself as a factional chairman.
His words: "Abia State PDP remains one and indivisible under the current leadership of Chief Johnson Onuigbo.
"I had the privilege of presiding over the affairs of the party in the past five years plus and one of our major achievements was ensuring that we left behind a vibrant and united party able to win elections.
"The congresses across the state that culminated in the election of the Onuigbo-led state executive were adjudged as very credible by party leaders all over the country.
"What I find most repulsive is that all those who today are alleged to be calling the credibility of the congress into question participated in it one way or the other.
He expressed sadness that Nwosu who was a former member of the state House of Assembly decided to destroy the party that brought him to limelight.


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Islanders Trade With Devils
You know I barely paid any attention to my phone today and I missed out on the start of action, albeit a small one. The Islanders have traded forward Ben Walter and a contional pick in 2012 to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for the rights of 2006 6th round pick Tony Romano.
Just got a confusing press release from the Isles that says WE got the conditional pick:
The New York Islanders have acquired Tony Romano and a conditional pick in the 2012 National Hockey League Entry Draft from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for center Ben Walter.
Romano played the last two seasons in the Ontario Hockey League. The Smithtown, NY native was the leading scorer for the Peterborough Petes last season, scoring 36 goals and 33 assists for 69 points in 65 games. The year prior, Romano skated in 66 games for the London Knights and registered 22 points (12 goals and 10 assists). Romano was drafted in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft and played that same year for Cornell University where he totaled nine goals and 10 assists for 19 points in 29 games.
Walter spent the last two seasons with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers where he accumulated 116 points. He played in a total of 12 games for the Islanders during his two seasons with the organization scoring one goal.
Per NHL.com:
The New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders swung a small trade Tuesday. The Devils sent Tony Romano to the Islanders in exchange for Ben Walter and a conditional draft pick in 2012.
Walter, a former fifth-round pick of the Boston Bruins, has 22 games of NHL experience spread over four seasons, including two with the Bruins and the last two with the Islanders.
He played in four games last season while also wracking up 50 points in 65 games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League. Walter has averaged 20 goals and nearly 56 points per season in the AHL since turning pro in 2005 after spending three seasons at UMass-Lowell.
Romano, 21, the Devils' sixth round pick in 2006, has spent the last two seasons in the Ontario Hockey League, first with the London Knights and then with the Peterborough Petes. He had 69 points in 65 games last season with Peterborough.
Ok so Romano is a 21 year old prospect (and Smithtown, NY native) who has not played at all in the NHL just yet, not really any different then Walter and his cup-o-coffee. Romano is listed at 5'7″ and 170lbs but his offensive numbers seem to indicate he uses his lack of size well enough to get to scoring areas. I am unsure if he played with Tavares at all, but it just seems they seem to be targeting players from the same systems and organizations – for whatever that is worth. You can read more about Romano on Hockey's Future.
Like I said, this isn't exactly the same as the Rangers shipping Scott Gomez off to Montreal for Chris Higgins, but it's a start. Only two more days till the free agent frenzy begins.
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Yeah, I guess we're going to hear the concern: what's a 21-year-old still doing in juniors? But apparently Walter wasn't going to fit or get his chance with the Isles.
So why not? I hate when they don't outline the conditions right away. Does the 2012 pick come if Walter becomes a regular? And what round? LOL, tell me now!
That's the thing Dom, the release I got just said WE got a conditional.
Post shortly.
1) This bold move gives Snow cover when the team fails to get any of the real Islander UFA's available today- Komarsarek/Scuderi. 😉


"I Am Death (A Robert Hunter Thriller)" by Christ Carter — "…a detective in the LAPD's two-man Ultra Violent Crimes unit is trying to track down an especially sadistic murderer. How sadistic, you ask? Well, one of the killer's victims died by having her face literally sanded off (by an electric sanding machine). Another, the book's first victim, was apparently killed by being hung upside down, a slow and torturous way to die. Oh, and that victim also had a note shoved down her throat reading: I AM DEATH. Who is the killer, and what is the motive? The Hunter thrillers are popular with their fans, but, surprisingly, not widely known….Carter has realistically drawn characters, psychological terror, and clever plotting. Here's hoping Carter's latest brings new readers into the fold." — Pitt, David. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2017.
"Secrets in Death" by J.D. Robb – "Someone finally found a permanent way to silence gossip reporter Larinda Mars: they murdered her. Unfortunately, Larinda's killer didn't realize that NYPSD Lieutenant Eve Dallas was at the same upscale wine bar in which Larinda whispered her last salacious secret. Larinda might have liked to style herself a "social information reporter," but Eve quickly discovers she was nothing but a mercenary gossip who had been blackmailing an A-list of New York's movers and shakers. Now, with the help of her professional crew and her husband, Roarke, Eve must sift through her list of suspects to find out which one of them finally got tired of paying Larinda hush money…" — Charles, John. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2017.
"What's Become of Her" by Deb Caletti – "National Book Award finalist Caletti (He's Gone) elevates reader discomfort to the maximum in this nuanced suspense novel. Compassionate, kindhearted Isabelle Austen is still processing several significant life changes–the death of her difficult mother; leaving her editorial job at a small press to assume ownership of her mother's charter airline business on Parrish Island, Wash.; and the end of her marriage–when Henry North, a professor on sabbatical from Boston University, arrives on the island. Despite internal and external warning bells and potential omens of danger, Isabelle responds to the narcissistic Henry's romantic overtures. Meanwhile, across the Pacific, the mysterious Professor M. Weary divides his time between studying the habits of New Caledonia crows and monitoring Henry. Warnings Isabelle receives from Dr. Weary cause her to wonder about Henry, whose first wife died in an accident and whose second wife has gone missing. The plot builds to a surprising and well-developed conclusion." –Agent: Ben Camardi, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2017.
"The Emperor's Ostrich" by Julie Berry — "Berry…creates a lively, magic-laced folktale featuring a self-centered emperor, a dairymaid, a farmer boy with grand romantic ideals, and two very stubborn animals…. Whimsical details, including an enchanted map and a pot of mustard that changes flavor, will delight readers, and the nonstop action will keep them on the edge of their seats." Agent: Alyssa Eisner Henkin, Trident Media Group.PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2017.
"Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess" by Shari Green –"Macy is fed up with all the changes impinging upon her: she's finishing sixth grade and will have to move on to a new school and a new sign language interpreter; her mother is getting married to Alan, who already has two young daughters; and her house is now up for sale. In a fit of pique, Macy alienates her best friend–and consequently feels even more disgruntled and isolated. But then Macy's mother sends her next door to help their elderly neighbor Iris, who's packing up to move to an assisted living facility. Iris's words of wisdom and propensity for communicating through cookies… bring Macy solace and understanding as she learns to celebrate the story of her own peculiar family. Green's free verse makes this a quick, accessible read, focusing on Macy's realistic reluctance to share her mother and her gradual acceptance of the changes in her life … Macy's deafness is a feature but not the focus of this gently didactic, sympathetic rendering of a twelve-year-old's angst." — deirdre f. baker. THE HORN BOOK, c2017.
"Patina" by Jason Reynolds — "Reynolds tells readers almost all they need to know about Patty in two opening, contrasting scenes. In the first, Patty misjudges her competitors in an 800-meter race she's certain she should have won. Running well but second is not enough for the ferociously competitive Patty. In the other, she braids her little sister's hair before church, finishing off each of Maddy's 30 braids with three beads. She does this every Sunday because their white adoptive mother can't ("there ain't no rule book for white people to know how to work with black hair") and because their birth mother insists they look their best for church. Their father dead and their birth mother's legs lost to diabetes, the two girls live with their father's brother and his wife, seeing their mother once a week in an arrangement that's as imperfect as it is loving and necessary. Writing in Patty's voice, Reynolds creates a fully dimensional, conflicted character whose hard-earned pragmatism helps her bring her relay team together, negotiate the social dynamics of the all-girls, mostly white private school she attends, and make the best of her unusual family lot. When this last is threatened, readers will ache right alongside her." — KIRKUS MEDIA LLC, c2017.
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"A Wind in the Door" by Madeleine L'Engle – "Meg becomes concerned about Charles Wallace's problems in adapting to school life. The precocious little boy is not only disliked and bullied by his playmates but his health is deteriorating. When he insists that there are dragons in the twins' garden, she investigates and finds that dragons are indeed there and other alien creatures, as well. Soon she and Charles are caught up in a fantastic and terrifying series of adventures, and the ultimate conflict of good and evil."– BRODART CO., c2004.
"The Worst Fairy Godmother Ever!" — Sarah Aronson – "sabelle wants to be a fairy godmother and loves the idea of waving a wand to grant wishes for or amuse princesses. When she begins training though, she has some misgivings. For starters, she hasn't studied, much less read, the rule book. To make matters worse, her mother is known as the worst fairy godmother ever, and she was banished long ago (secretly, Isabelle wants to find her, wherever she is). When the trainees are assigned practice princesses, Isabelle is dismayed she isn't paired with a princess at all, but a regular girl who seems sad and lonely and hasn't made a wish. This sweet entry to a magic-packed series deals with confidence and knowing how to be a good friend, and Aronson's descriptions are lively and detailed enough to paint a rich picture…" Pino, Kristina. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2017.
Beauty and the Beak: How Science, Technology, and a 3D-Printed Beak Rescued a Bald Eagle" by Deborah Lee Rose and Jane Veltkamp — "… an eagle injured by a hunter comes under the care of biologist and coauthor Veltkamp. At her Idaho raptor center, she concocts a plan to repair Beauty's beak, which has been reduced to a stump, using a 3-D-printed prosthetic. The tense narrative recounts how Veltkamp enlisted the help of a dentist and engineer to design and attach the new beak: "Just when they were ready to glue the beak on, Beauty started to struggle. Her wings were so strong, she burst open the wrap around them." Readers will be fascinated by the photographs of Beauty before, during, and after the beak attachment, and although the story concludes abruptly, following the successful surgery, substantial end notes explore Beauty's progress, bald eagles in general, and the threats they face." — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2017.
"Castle in the Stars: The Space Race of 1869" — Alex Alice — "… In 1869, a year after Seraphin's mother disappeared in her hot air balloon while in search of the mysterious energy source called Aether, an unsigned letter arrives in which the writer claims to have found her logbook. On their way to Bavaria to claim it, Seraphin and his father become entangled with Prussian spies who are also on the hunt for the logbook, hoping that the secret of Aether will help them overthrow King Ludwig II and take over the world. The romantic setting of the iconic Neuschwanstein Castle is the perfect backdrop for this steampunk adventure story, and the author and artists use both interior and exterior views to good advantage. Done in soft watercolors, the illustrations are gorgeously detailed and alive with color and motion, giving the whole book a cinematic feel…." Volin, Eva., AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2017.
"The Great Penguin Rescue: Saving the African Penguins" by Sandra Markle — "…Markle discusses the two-century decline of African penguins. First, the guano that sheltered their nests was taken for fertilizer. Next, their eggs were stolen and sold for food. Modern fishing practices decimated their food supplies and, more recently, climate change has shifted their feeding grounds farther out to sea. The book's dramatic focus is the extraordinary response to a catastrophic oil spill off the coast of South Africa in 2000, when an astonishing 45,000 volunteers helped rescue the penguins by cleaning oil from their feathers, from the ocean, and from the beaches where they live, as well as moving whole penguin colonies and caring for abandoned chicks. A dependable science writer for kids, Markle offers a lucid, well-organized text, telling a story that is engaging as well as informative. Drawn from many sources, well-chosen photos appear on every page of the book and illustrate the text very effectively. As few creatures are as photogenic as penguins or adorable as their chicks, the illustrations also heighten interest in the birds' plight. A vivid introduction to African penguins, their remarkable rescue, and their still precarious existence." — Phelan, Carolyn. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2017.
"Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly – "… four women worked for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics in the mid-twentieth century. Each displayed early aptitude for math, sharp curiosity about the world around them, and marked confidence in the face of discrimination. They contributed to discoveries about space and to sending manned missions into orbit. Their life stories are the perfect impetus for discussion on a host of important historical themes germane to the 1950s, such as gender roles, racial prejudice and segregation, and scientific exploration. In any context, these women's contributions to science and aerospace technology would be impressive, but the obstacles imposed by the norms of their society make their achievements all the more impressive. Middle-schoolers will find their story, here in a young readers' edition of Shetterly's 2016 adult book (the basis of a current movie), engaging and inspirational." Anderson, Erin. Booklist Online. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2017.
"Meatless? A Fresh Look at What You Eat" by Sarah Elton — . "Elton begins by diving into the history of meat eating with a discussion of why humans began including meat in their diets. The following chapters examine the environmental impact the meat industry has, what a vegetarian lifestyle looks like, and how to make the dietary switch in a way that still allows for getting all of the required nutrition a growing body needs. Elton presents the information in a straightforward way that is both informative and sensitive to her audience. She wisely keeps the focus on the idea of choice and allows readers to come to their own decisions. The engaging, insightful text is nicely matched by McLaughlin's colorful, photo-filled spreads, which contribute to the upbeat tone and include diverse images of people throughout." — Linsenmeyer, Erin. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2017.
This entry was posted in Library News on 09/26/2017 by Mary Metcalf.


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DOI: 10.18413/2313-8912-2021-7-2-0-1
The concept of basic human values in Oriental and Occidental cultures: linguistic representation
Elena S. Danilova (Belgorod State National Research University, Russia)
The paper is focused on the lexical means representing the basic human values as perceived by various cultures and religions. Differences between the Occidental and Oriental understanding of "value" are analyzed, along with the English and Russian definition of the term. A system of knowledge and views on human values may be represented as a concept. Its components tend to reflect material benefits in the Western worldview and personal traits and spiritual values in oriental communities. In some cases, the notion of "virtue" is replaced with the "marketing-related" interpretation of "value". In view of a weakening religious influence on the western civilization and a gradual change in morals, behavioral standards tend to be prescribed by statutory acts. At the same time, oriental practices and philosophies gain new followers among western population, as they oppose striving to harmony, purity and love of nature to contemporary anti-values typical of the consumption society. The content of "basic human values" concept and linguistic means used to explicate it are subject to constant adjustment, especially given the changing geopolitical and social reality.
Keywords: Value system, Interpretation, Concept, National mentality, Culture tradition, Behavioral standard.
Danilova, E. S. (2021). The concept of basic human values in Oriental and Occidental cultures: linguistic representation. Research Result. Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, V.7 (2), 4-12, DOI: 10.18413/2313-8912-2021-7-2-0-1
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Domain Transfer Agreement: Everything You Need to Know
A domain transfer agreement is a contract that documents the terms of a transfer of ownership of a domain name from one entity to another.3 min read
1. Domain Name Assignment
2. Basics of a Domain Transfer Agreement
A domain transfer agreement is a written contract that documents and outlines the terms of a transfer of ownership of a domain name from one person, company, or legal entity to another.
Domain Name Assignment
In the past, engaging in the practice of passing out flyers and business cards was the name of the game when it came to promoting your business. Those days are gone, though. These days, much business is conducted online. Having possession of the right domain name has been known to make or break more than one company in today's ever-growing online business market. When considering possible domain names for your own company, you'll want to think of names that are:
Easy to pronounce
Keep in mind, there's a good chance the domain name you want to use has already been taken. However, just because a domain name is taken doesn't mean it's not still possible for you to obtain it. It may be possible for you to purchase the domain name from its current owner, although it might be somewhat costly if it's a relatively popular name. According to federal law, a domain name is considered to be a piece of personal property. That means it can be bought or sold, just like any other piece of property.
Whether you're the buyer or the seller in a domain name transaction, it's important to make sure you put the exchange in writing using a document commonly known as a Domain Name Assignment. Domain Name Assignments are also sometimes referred to as:
Domain Name Transfer Agreements
Domain Name Purchase Agreements
Domain Name Assignment Agreements
You should use this document if:
You plan to purchase a domain name from a third party or another company.
You plan to sell a domain name you currently own.
Basics of a Domain Transfer Agreement
The following elements are involved in forming a contract of any kind:
Acceptance of the offer
Consideration, either via financial payment or an action being taken
The explicit intention to create a legal relationship
When somebody wants to dispute the terms of a contract, there is always an opportunity to offer legal arguments based on technicalities. In most cases, however, the fundamentals of contractual relationships will still apply. It can be helpful to have a strong understanding of these contract elements. Doing so will help to prevent unpleasant surprises as you move forward with your transaction to purchase a domain name.
To begin with, it's important to understand what an "offer" is in terms of a contractual transaction. Sellers who post their listings on websites such as Flippa are a great example of an offer. In the case of a Flippa listing, the seller is describing what he or she has for sale, whether it is available at a reserve. Also, they include a price to purchase the item immediately without having to compete with other offers.
As the buyer, it's important for you to have a solid understanding of the listing and ask any questions you may have of the seller before making a bid. In the event that you choose to place a bid or buy the listing at the "buy it now" price, and you haven't done your due diligence in the form of asking questions and researching the listing thoroughly, you have already accepted the seller's offer. This can be dangerous for you if the listing turns out to be something other than you were expecting, and this surprise could have been avoided by reading the listing thoroughly and asking the seller any questions that came to mind before taking any action.
Acceptance, much like the offer, is fairly self-explanatory. In the Flippa scenario, as soon as a bid is placed, the bidder is accepting the seller's offer at the bid price. If you place your bid at the maximum price to avoid being outbid, your acceptance occurs every single time you come out as the highest bidder. When you accept an offer, you're accepting:
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Content about which you've inquired
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Dienis Aleksiejewicz Dawydow (ros. Денис Алексеевич Давыдов, ur. 22 marca 1995 w Moskwie) – rosyjski piłkarz grający na pozycji napastnika. Od 2018 roku jest piłkarzem klubu Spartaks Jurmała, do którego jest wypożyczony ze Spartaka Moskwa.

Kariera klubowa
Swoją karierę piłkarską Dawydow rozpoczął w klubie FK Moskwa. W 2001 roku rozpoczął treningi w juniorach tego klubu. W 2010 roku odszedł do Spartaka Moskwa. W 2013 roku został członkiem zespołu rezerw Spartaka, a jeszcze w sezonie 2013/2014 awansował także do pierwszego zespołu. 28 września 2013 zadebiutował w Priemjer-Lidze w przegranym 2:4 wyjazdowym meczu z Zenitem Petersburg. W 88. minucie tego meczu zmienił Jurę Mowsisjana.

W 2016 roku Dawydow został wypożyczony do FK Mladá Boleslav, a w 2018 do Spartaksa Jurmała.

Kariera reprezentacyjna
Dawydow grał w młodzieżowych reprezentacjach Rosji. W dorosłej reprezentacji Rosji zadebiutował 31 marca 2015 roku w zremisowanym 0:0 towarzyskim meczu z Kazachstanem, rozegranym w Chimki. W 63. minucie tego meczu zmienił Dmitrija Torbinskiego.

Bibliografia

Reprezentanci Rosji w piłce nożnej
Piłkarze Spartaka Moskwa
Piłkarze FK Mladá Boleslav
Piłkarze Spartaksa Jurmała
Urodzeni w 1995
Ludzie urodzeni w Moskwie


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Two companies to supply electronics spare parts for legacy military radios
Military radio manufacturers Harris Corp. and Rockwell Collins have landed contracts collectively worth $53.6 million to supply electronics spare parts for legacy military radios.
Officials of the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime segment at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., announced a $22.5 million contract to the Harris RF Communications segment in Rochester, N.Y., for Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) circuit card assembly parts.
The Naval Supply Systems command Weapon Systems Support division in Philadelphia announced a $31.1 million contract to Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for AN/ARC-210 weapon-replaceable assembly and repair.
The AN/ARC-210 Gen V programmable digital aircraft radio from Rockwell Collins provides two-way, multi-mode voice and data communications over frequencies from 30 to 512 MHz, covering UHF and VHF bands with AM, FM, and satellite communications (SATCOM) capabilities. The ARC-210 radio also includes embedded anti-jam waveforms, including Have Quick and SINCGARS, and other data link and secure communications features for battlefield interoperability and transfer of data, voice, and imagery. The radios communicate with other avionics over a MIL-STD-1553 data bus.
Harris will do the work on its contract in Rochester, N.Y., and should be finished by July 2021. Rockwell Collins will do its work in the U.S. and the United Kingdom, and should be finished by July 2021. The contract has options that could increase its value to $67 million and its duration to July 2026.
FOR MORE INFORMATION visit Harris RF Communications online at www.harris.com and Rockwell Collins at www.rockwellcollins.com.
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Q: How can I change the width of page in latex I am wring the paper that is formatted by elsarticle. However, the margin between text and left. right page look big. Hence, the text length is very narrow. Could I change it in the file
   \documentclass[preprint,12pt, sort&compress]{elsarticle}

Thanks

A: This has been asked and answered already:
How can I change margins in "elsarticle" document class?
So, apparently you can just use the geometry package, and set a margin that works for you:
\usepackage[margin=2.5cm]{geometry}

However, I am pretty sure that if you submit your article to a journal, in the end they will apply their own template anyway, so this will not actually affect the final layout of the article once it is published.


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Why We Eat Fish On Good Friday?
What can you eat on Good Friday? – It is customary to eat fish instead of beef on Good Friday. Christians believe that Jesus offered his body as a sacrifice on Good Friday. This is why people typically abstain from eating meat on Good Friday. Fish is seen as a distinct type of flesh and is therefore preferred over meat on Good Friday.
What do biblical fish represent?
The symbolism of the fish originated with the ancient Greeks – Ichthys. Many may have seen this version of the fish, which translates to I – Iota or Jesus (which means Jesus) Chi vs Christos (which means Christ) Numeral N – Theta or Theo (which means God) Y – Upsilon or Yidos/Huios (which means Son) Sigma or Soter for Y (which means Savior).
All persons who have reached the age of fourteen are bound by the law of abstinence on all Fridays, unless the Friday is a solemnity, and again on Ash Wednesday; however, in practice, this requirement has been greatly reduced by the Episcopal Conferences because, according to Canon 1253, it is these Conferences that have the authority to establish the local norms for fasting and abstinence in their territories.
The commandment to fast and abstain on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday is often not waived.) On a day of fasting, Catholics may eat only one complete meal.
Additionally, they may consume up to two collations, which are small meals or snacks.
Church fasting rules do not apply to liquids, hence Church law does not limit the amount of water or other beverages that may be drunk, including alcoholic beverages.
Church legislation regarding fasting has evolved over the years since fasting is a discipline that may be modified by authorized Church authorities.
Why does the fish symbolize Jesus?
By Abigail Lynch As many Christians celebrate the most significant festival in their faith, Easter, The Fisheries Blog reflects on the significance of fish as a religious symbol. Globally, fish are commercially, socially, and environmentally significant.
See also: What Do Rainbow Fish Eat?
Therefore, it is not unexpected that they play a prominent role in the majority of the world's main faiths. Below is a brief list of religiously significant fish. As this is not an exhaustive list, feel free to submit any new information or examples as comments at the end of this page. In Christianity, the Ichthys is an essential identifying sign.
The Ichthys (same root as ichthy ology) is likely the second most significant symbol in the Christian religion, if not the most significant. Early Christians utilized the fish as a code to identify meeting locations, graves, and even other Christians.
According to legend, if an early Christian saw a stranger, he or she would be able to draw half of the Ichthys on the ground.
If the stranger completed the sketch, both parties would recognize that they are Christians.
There is great controversy as to why the fish was chosen as the Christian emblem, however fish are heavily featured throughout the Gospels.
Fishing is a recurrent metaphor; some of the Apostles are fishermen who become "fishers of men," and Jesus can feed five thousand people with "five little loaves and two fish." Gefilte fish is a typical Ashkenazi Jewish meal. Similarly, the emblem of the fish is significant in Judaic traditions.
Numerous Torah tales associate fish with the Jewish people. Fish became a symbol of fertility and good fortune due to their prodigious procreation (in general, fish lay many eggs). The fish sign is used by Sephardic Jews to fend off the Evil Eye. Fish is a typical dish for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, as it is customary to consume foods that symbolize good fortune for the coming year.
Gefilte fish, for instance, is a typical Ashkenazi Jewish meal. Al-Khidr is frequently seen riding a fish through the "River of Life." The letter 'N', pronounced 'nun,' is the word for fish in Arabic. According to the Quran, the fish represents both eternal life and wisdom.
See also: What Do Gold Fish Eat?
Muslims are taught, like Jews, to consume only fish with scales and not scaleless fish. Al-Khid is known as the guide of Moses and Alexander the Great in Muslim legend. He is frequently pictured riding atop a fish on the "River of Life." In one story, Moses claims to be the most intelligent man on earth, but God corrects him and instructs him to take a salted fish and seek for Al-Khidr; when the fish revives, he will meet his guide, Al-Khidr.
Matsya, a fish, represents Vishnu's first incarnation on Earth. Many Hindu organizations adhere to a strict vegetarian diet, hence the vast majority avoid eating fish. However, a fish is fundamental to an important creation tale in the Vaishnava school of Hinduism.
Vishnu, the supreme deity of Vaishnavism, has 10 incarnations or avatars on Earth. His initial avatar, Matsya, is frequently portrayed as a fish or a fish-human hybrid. Matsya, according to legend, comes to Manu as a little fish and requests protection. In exchange, he offers to assist him in surviving a massive flood.
Matsya is raised by Manu, who finally releases him into the ocean. When the catastrophic flood arrives, Matsya steers Manu's boat to safety. When the water subsides, Manu finds he is the sole survivor and is responsible for repopulating humanity. The golden fish is one of Buddha's eight fortunate signs.
Ashtamangala are the eight fortunate indications of Buddha in Buddhism. One of these lucky emblems consists of two gold fish. According to legend, these symbols reflect the gifts the gods made to Buddha following his enlightenment. The golden fish were traditionally identified with the two holiest rivers in India, the Ganges and Yamuna.
They symbolize living without fear, in enjoyment, and with fertility. As fish swim without fear of drowning, the Buddha has no fear of drowning in the cycle of suffering known as Sasra. Special thanks to Patrick Cooney for his study that impacted this post's introduction.
See also: How Do You Cook Fish Sticks In An Air Fryer?
What is the significance of fish in Christianity?
Ephesus is the origin of an early circular ichthys sign produced by merging the Greek letter Y. The ichthys initially appeared in Christian art and literature in the second century. By the end of the second century, Christian usage of the sign was widespread, and it continued to grow during the third and fourth centuries.
What did Christ say towards fish?
A fable of the Church by Friedrich Justus Knecht The Catholic German theologian Friedrich Justus Knecht (d.1922) wrote: Jesus performed this miracle for Peter and the other disciples for two reasons: 1. Like all the previous miracles, it was intended to strengthen and reaffirm the disciples' faith; 2.
It was intended to prepare the disciples, especially St. Peter, for the apostolic function, which this miracle foreshadowed. Through it, Jesus intended to say to His disciples, "Just as you went out to sea and cast your nets at my command and caught this extraordinary catch, so in the future shall you fish for the souls of men in the sea of this world; and you will have as great a success in that office as you have just now with your nets, bringing thousands of souls into the kingdom of God, i.e.
the Church." Thus, the miraculous catch of fish symbolizes the apostolic ministry of Jesus Christ's Church. The ocean represents the planet, and fish represent its inhabitants. The hull is the Church, and Peter is the captain (and his successors). He drives the boat and, with the assistance of his crew (the Apostles and, later, the Bishops), casts his net by proclaiming the message of Christ and, through holy Baptism, accepts believers into the Church.
What Goes With A Fish Fry?
What Do You Fry Fish In?


Maps & Atlases is an American indie rock group from Chicago, Illinois, United States, equally influenced by alternative rock, folk and experimental music. In addition, they have been labeled as a math rock band.
The band has released three official EPs and three full-length LPs and toured on the festival circuit in the United States, including SXSW and CMJ, as well as national tours with RX Bandits, These Arms Are Snakes, mewithoutYou, Foals, So Many Dynamos, Ra Ra Riot, Minus the Bear, Princeton, The Fall of Troy, Nurses, Pattern Is Movement, Good Old War, Portugal. The Man, Tera Melos, and more.
After a recording hiatus following their 2012 release, Beware and Be Grateful, the group announced a new record, Lightlessness Is Nothing New, and an accompanying North American tour.


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Benedict Cumberbatch Torments Kodi Smit-McPhee in 'The Power of the Dog' Trailer (Video)
Jane Campion's Western opens in theaters Nov. 17 and arrives on Netflix Dec. 1
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Benedict Cumberbatch shows his ruthless side in the first full trailer for "The Power of the Dog," Jane Campion's Western for Netflix, and he does so by being needlessly cruel to a boy played by Kodi Smit-McPhee.
"The Power of the Dog" is Campion's first film with a male protagonist and it grapples with the thorny aspects of masculinity and ego.
Alongside Cumberbatch in the film is a cast that includes Kirsten Dunst, Thomasin McKenzie, Frances Conroy, Jesse Plemons, Keith Carradine, Peter Carroll and Adam Beach.
Cumberbatch's character Phil Burbank is described as "brutally beguiling" and a "cowboy as raw as his hides." Phil and his brother (Plemons) are ranchers in 1925 Montana. Phil revels in cruelly torturing a widowed proprietress (Dunst) and her son (Smit-McPhee), only for his brother to marry her. It soon leads Phil to hover and mock her and her son, only to take him under his wing in a move that may be a further act of his menace.
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Борис Яковлевич Вайнштейн (1910—1944) — участник Великой Отечественной войны, заместитель командира стрелкового батальона по политической части 206-го стрелкового полка (99-я стрелковая дивизия, 46-я армия, 2-й Украинский фронт),
Герой Советского Союза, капитан.

Биография
Родился в семье рабочего. Еврей. Член ВКП(б) с 1943 года. В 1924-30 работал обойщиком мебели, учился на вечернем отделении рабфака. Окончил 2 курса Харьковского авиационного института в 1932 году. Работал на мебельной фабрике.

В РККА в 1933-34 годах и с 1941 года (призван как младший политрук запаса). В 1933 окончил курсы среднего комсостава.

Участник Великой Отечественной войны с июня 1941 года. Участвовал в оборонительных боях на Украине и Северном Кавказе. С 1943 года участвовал в боях за освобождение Правобережной и Западной Украины. В 1944 году в составе 99 стрелковой дивизии освобождал Венгрию. В начале декабря 1944 в период подготовки к форсированию реки Дунай провёл большую политико-воспитательную работу среди личного состава батальона. 5 декабря 1944 года первым переправился через реку севернее города Эрчи (Венгрия).

6 декабря 1944 года увлекая бойцов своим примером, повёл батальон в наступление, обеспечив прорыв обороны противника. В этом бою погиб.

Похоронен в населенном пункте Кишмартон (28 км юго-западнее Будапешта, Венгрия).

Награды
Указом Президиума Верховного Совета СССР от 15 мая 1946 года гвардии капитану Борису Яковлевичу Вайнштейну было посмертно присвоено звание Героя Советского Союза. Награждён орденом Ленина.

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Похороненные в Венгрии
Погибшие в боях Великой Отечественной войны