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Lumintop FW3S Review
The light I'm looking at today is the Lumintop FW3S. This is a version of the FW3A that is made entirely from stainless steel instead of aluminum. Aside from that the two lights are almost identical. It runs on a single 18650, has three LEDs under an optic, and is controlled by an electronic tail switch.
For those unfamiliar with this line of lights, they were designed by and made for the enthusiast community. The number in the name refers to the number of LEDs, and the last letter indicates the metal used.
I've always said manufacturers should make more lights out of stainless steel - it's even harder than titanium and significantly less expensive, though it is heavier. When I said that I was thinking more of an AAA or AA light, but if it was going to be used for an 18650 light then an extremely compact one like this was an ideal choice.
Just like the FW3A and the FW1A, this is a fantastic light. Most lights with tail switches are forced to use very basic interfaces and are quite large, but some very clever engineering means the UI on these lights is able to be both intuitive and completely configurable.
I still find the triple a bit too floody for my preference, but the popularity of this product line goes to show that not everyone shares my preferences. I find the lack of knurling on this one a bit of an issue given how tight the tail needs to be to make a good connection, but I think the stainless looks classy and feels like a tank.
The FW1A measures 92.7 mm long, 25.4 mm at the head, and 21.4 mm along the body. Without a cell, it weighs 115 grams. It's hefty enough that it feels as though a cell is in it even without one.
For comparison, here's a lineup. On the left is the FW3S, followed by the FW1A, YLP Unicorn 1.0, and Convoy S2+.
The light is made of raw stainless steel, which is really what differentiates it.
The bezel is smooth, and protrudes very slightly in front of the glass. This is one of many design elements made to keep the light as compact and sleek as possible.
The sides of the head are simple again, lacking even the knurling that was included on the original FW3A. Since this is where the light needs to be unscrewed for cell swaps, the smooth surface and be a bit challenging to get a good grip on.
The cell tube has a nice taper in the center, with the head and tail being the widest parts of the light.
The tail isn't really meant to be removed, since there's lots of little pieces to make this tail switch work. The switch is about flush with the tail. The light can tailstand, but the switch isn't very recessed at all and may activate in some pockets. The stainless steel switch boot matches the body perfectly.
Removing the head gives a look at the magic that makes this light work - in order to connect the switch to the driver, the power transfers through the main body tube (like most lights), but there's a thin aluminum inner tube that transfers the switch signal to the brass ring on the driver. The threads aren't anodized so there's no true mechanical lockout, but loosening the head slightly will prevent the switch from making contact and prevent accidental presses from being detected. On this light, I think the electronic lockout is a better option.
There's a short spring at this end of the tube, and another at the negative end.
Lumintop uses their standard understated packaging for these lights. Inside, you get:
The light itself
A card reminding users not to remove the tail
Although the tree-hugger in me wishes Lumintop would do away with the foam insert in their packages, they do a great job of fitting everything neatly in a small box while protecting it well.
The general shape this light has, with a wider head and tail, is extremely ergonomic. Gripping the slimmer portion is solid since it can't slide off the two ends. For my hands, the longer head also makes the body fit better in a fist. It's worth noting that the raw metal is relatively smooth and slippery, so wet or cold conditions may be an issue for some.
The clip on this light is well designed as well. It's fixed to the light with a collar, so there's no risk of it getting pulled off. It's also not really intended to be removed, but the light will work without it. The clip doesn't carry very deeply, leaving a bit over 1.5 cm exposed, but it slides very smoothly over most pockets I've tried it with.
There are no other magnets, lanyard attachments, or other methods of retention for this light - though Neal and some other vendors are carrying a generic belt sheath that it fits into. Deep carry clips and lanyard rings are available as add-ons as well.
Aside from the compact size, the interface is the stand-out feature of the FW3S. It's controlled by a single tail switch, which many people prefer since it's always easy to locate without having to see the light.
Most lights with a tail switch have very basic interfaces, since the switch works by physically disconnecting power to the light. This makes it very difficult for the light to detect long presses and other complex interactions.
With the FW3S, the separate signal tube means this is an electronic switch, and it's running an open-sourced UI called Anduril. I won't cover every feature of that UI here (I don't think I could), but here's the basics that I use every day:
From off, a single press turns the light on in the last used mode
From on in any mode, a single press turns the light off
From off, press and hold to turn the light on in moonlight and smoothly ramp up the brightness from moonlight to high
From on, hold to ramp up the brightness to high
Tap then hold to decrease the brightness
From off, double tap for high
From on, double tap for turbo
Double tap again to return to the last used mode
From off, tap 4 times to lock the light out
In lockout mode, hold the switch for momentary moonlight
In lockout, tap then hold for momentary low
In lockout, tap 4 times to unlock
There's a ton of features, but it really does all the basics well. The two levels of momentary while the light is locked out are an absolutely fantastic feature - I've loved momentary moon in lockout since I first tried it, and this is even better.
There's boat loads of configuration as well - you can change ramping for stepped modes, change the upper and lower ramp limits, and so much more. My one qualm with this UI is if you pick up the light and start clicking it on and off for fun, you might end up changing a setting or in a mode you didn't intend to be in - but in most cases, removing the head and re-installing it will get you back up and running.
This light uses 3 LEDs being a triple optic, with a variety of choices for the emitters. I have the XP-L Hi in my review sample. Using three emitters in such a small light means a lot of output, but the very small space in the optic to direct the light forwards gives a very wide beam that doesn't reach as far as I tend to like.
Compared to a 4500K E21A, the beam from the XP-L Hi I have is a bit cooler and greener, but still very even across.
Which LED should you get?
For those looking at the options available on Neal's site and unfamiliar, here's a brief rundown of the emitter choices.
The Luminus SST-20 4000K is the one I'd probably recommend for most people. This LED is a slightly warm-neutral temperature. It has high CRI, meaning it accurately shows colors and won't wash them out (a common problem with LEDs). Since the LED is so small, the light is very throwy (it gives a lot of distance), but the output isn't quite as high (less lumens) than some other options.
The Cree XP-L Hi is the option I have in my sample. This will also have a very throwy beam, but it's not high CRI and may wash out some colors. Output will be a bit higher than the SST-20. There are three of these available - the 1A is a cool white (a bit bluer), 3D is neutral, and 7A is warm (a bit more orange-y).
Finally, the Nichia 219C 4000K will have a wider beam than the other options, with a more even tint and higher CRI - but less output.
The light is powered by a single 18650. There are springs at both ends of the cell tube, but since the light is made to be as short as possible only unprotected cells will fit. Some button tops may fit, but for the best results use a high drain, unprotected, flat top cell. The Sanyo NCR18650GA is what I use in my lights, and what the runtime tests below were with.
Runtime was tested without cooling, so this high output lights steps down very quickly. The runtime is fairly stable after the initial step down - but at 10 seconds it's already 3 times less than at turn on, and it steps down to about 20% for the remainder of the run.
Zooming in to the first 10 minutes shows the step down a bit clearer. The FW3A was added for comparison, and we can see that the aluminum sheds heat better and allows about twice the time before that giant step down to a lower mode.
Stainless steel body is stylish and durable
Number of emitter options to choose from, including multiple high CRI options
Incredibly flexible and well thought out Anduril UI with incredible double-momentary lockout
Fantastic design and ergonomics
Great clip
Good thermal regulation
Turbo output is higher than the light can handle for more than a few seconds
Button is prone to accidental activation
Stainless steel body again - some people won't like the added weight
This product was provided free of charge from Neal's Deals. I was not paid to write this review, and have tried to be as unbiased as possible. I had some input into this light's design, and I'm sure that impacts my ability to remain unbiased.
Product page on Neal's site - use code BLFFW3A for 20% off.
Accessory page with a few different clip options and glow gaskets (the short tubes should work, but won't match the SS head and tail).
1x18650 Cree XP-L Hi Flashlight High CRI Lumintop Luminus SST-20 Nichia 219C


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Haitians Overwhelmingly Reject Electoral Sham – by Stephen Lendman
Putting Finance Capitalism "Back in Its Box"
Media Coverage of Haiti's Sham Elections
Published by Stephen Lendman at April 21, 2009
On April 19, sham elections were held to fill 12 open seats in the 30-member Haitian Senate, but most Haitians refused to go along.
Earlier in February on procedural grounds, Haiti's Provisional Election Council (CEP) disqualified Fanmi Lavalas (FL) candidates from participating, the party most Haitians support.
Mass outrage and apprehension showed up in Priorities Project (HPP) pre-election polls with only 5% of eligible voters stating an intention to participate.
HPP's Jacob Francois told Inter Press Service (IPS):
"We organized our census primarily through town hall meetings, where organizers spoke to people in groups and individually. From this we tallied the opinions of what we estimated to be 65,000 from an eight million population." From this sampling, a 5% participation rate was calculated.
Francois added: "They just do not learn. They can't exclude a major party," and do it on a first time ever procedural technicality, "that's total exclusion. It will undermine the entire process. In addition, the CEP has no business (interfering with) the internal affairs of Lavalas," or taking orders from Washington to do it.
Secretary General of the Organisation of American States, Jose Miguel Insulza, said in a press release:
"I cannot help but express my concern about the possibility that an important group of Haitian citizens might feel that they are not being represented in this process."
In a pre-election radio interview, one Haitian activist said:
"In the matter of elections, basically what you have is a decision to explode Fanmi Lavalas (FL)….with the complicity of President Rene Preval (and the international community)….because everyone knows FL is the majority party in the country."
Meanwhile, the Haiti Information Project (HIP) reported at 3:00PM on April 19 that "today's senatorial elections (are) a total failure." Port-au-Prince polling stations "had more election workers and police than actual voters." Normally busy city streets were "virtually deserted. A rough exit sampling from journalists (on the ground) shows that voter turnout may be as low as 3%."
Astonishing. Imagine holding a national election and virtually no one shows up. Because of clear electoral rigging, FL leaders urged Haitians to support a national boycott. In overwhelming numbers, they complied by staying home and not voting. Whoever wins, it will be impossible to call the results legitimate.
Stephen Lendman is a Research Associate of the Centre for Research on Globalization. He lives in Chicago and can be reached at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net.
Also visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com and listen to The Global Research News Hour on RepublicBroadcasting.org Monday – Friday at 10AM US Central time for cutting-edge discussions with distinguished guests on world and national issues. All programs are archived for easy listening.
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Black Music as an Art Form
Olly Wilson
Wilson squarely confronts the challenge of defining what "black music" is in all its vastness and diversity. He argues that it should not be thought of as a set of specific characteristics, but a conceptual approach to making music, "the manifestations of which are infinite." Wilson refers to both aesthetic theory and detailed analysis of musical works to highlight the common threads he believes run through all black music.
© 1988 Olly Wilson. Used with permission of BMRJ. All rights reserved.
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Kajiji Health Zone Development
MMH Hope has chosen to focus its rural development work on one health zone. Health zones are a dominant form of organization in the DRC. By focusing on one health zone, the hope is to create a model of health zone development which other health zones may duplicate.
The initial work will involve mapping the Kajiji Health Zone which is located in southwest DR Congo near  the Angolan border. MMH Hope will work in partnership with the National Institute of Geography to develop a general map of the Kulindji region where the Kajiji Health Zone is located. The map will show all the villages, churches, schools, health centers, hospital, roads, rivers, bridges, etc. We will also collect information from the latest census that will be superimposed on each village site.
Promoting Seven Pillars
Pillar 1: Communication
The vision is to explore ways of implementing or improving accessibility to currently available communication technologies including radio, TV, internet, etc.
Pillar 2: Community Development, Entrepreneurship, and Agriculture
The region needs other support systems that contribute to individual and community transformation and well-being. Other forms of income generation could also be created with existing local resources. In the area of agriculture, it should be noted that this region is rich in agricultural production that needs a little incentive to move it to a higher production level. It requires a development of good strategies of food chains – from production, storage, marketing, and family consumption.
Pillar 3: Education, Youth & Leisure
Improving the quality of education will not only prepare future leaders, but it will also help to attract and maintain in the community those with professional degrees who usually leave when their children reach school age. It should be noted that Kajiji Health Zone is located in a newly established province in Congo that does not have a single university. The nearest university is located at 460 Km and the following option at more than 1,000 Km. Programs in Kajiji Health Zone might include development of an integrated K-12 school with trade training, Youth Center, and a Plateau of Lunda University to serve both the Congolese and Angolan borders' population.
Pillar 4: Energy and Water
Regarding Energy: The sun shines almost all year around making it possible to develop alternative energy sources. In addition to the sun, the wind is abundant for a possibility of windmill technology that already exists. Furthermore, there are also small to large size waterfalls that could also be explored for generating electricity for the whole region.
Regarding Water: The main goal of the water part of this pillar is to make safe and clean water accessible to the majority of the population of Kajiji Health Zone by drilling water wells for health centers, primary and secondary schools, the hospital, villages within each Health Center and school. With time, we dream of extending the program to two additional and neighboring Health Zones, Kahemba and Panzi, each serving more than 100,000 people.
Pillar 5: Peacebuilding and Leadership Development
This region has never been the object of major conflicts with subsequent loss of life. However, during election time or each time leaders must be selected for positions in schools, churches, hospital, there always seems to be low level tension. These are usually controlled by leaders who know the different relationships that exist among the two tribal groups residing in the area as well among the different clans of the region.
As many of these leaders are dying, the region is losing its libraries and encyclopedias typically located in the memories of elders in dominant oral cultures. The seemingly peaceful nature of this region should not be taken for granted. Preventive measures are very necessary for the region. Planting seeds for a culture of peace is a critical part of this pillar.
Pillar 6: Primary Health Care
Improving the quality of health care delivery will have an impact on all the other local indicators of community and individual development among others, children's health status, agricultural production, education, women's health, etc. There are simple approaches that could be taken to accomplish it. Mama Makeka House of Hope could lobby for any of the following:? Improving the quality of health care delivery will have an impact on all the other local indicators of community and individual development among others, children's health status, agricultural production, education, women's health, etc. There are simple approaches that could be taken to accomplish it. Mama Makeka House of Hope could lobby for any of the following:
Implement a comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment program that integrates Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision for AIDS Prevention.
Develop a Regional Pharmaceutical Depot with the capacity of serving a population of 300,000 from three Health Zones (Kajiji, Kahemba, and Panzi) with additional health clinics and hospital from Angola.
Facilitate discussions on the possibility of developing a Plateau de Lunda University with a medical and public health school among its priority schools. The university once established shall serve the Lunda Plateau population which extends from southwest Congo to Northern Angola. This is a region thus far neglected by both countries.
Pillar 7: Transportation, Roads and Bridges
Traveling within the Kajiji Health Zone is challenging because roads have been neglected. One does not need paved road to travel by land in this region. Several kilometers of roads could easily be maintained through manual work which can quickly promote economic development and wellbeing of the population. Several kilometers of road would not take a long time to repair followed by regular maintenance. Fewer than ten bridges could be built to make the health zone accessible and connected with the two neighboring health zones.
About Kajiji
Kajiji, a small village and once thriving mission station, lies in the southwest portion of DRC near the Angolan border. Although the capital city of Kinshasa is only hours away as the bird flies, it is days distant due to lack of infrastructure. While seemingly inconsequential to the world at large, a village like Kajiji was also affected by the 30 years of dictatorship and seven years of civil war. Since the democratic elections in 2006, Kajiji, like the rest of DR Congo is seeking to rebuild
From the 1950's through 1980's, Kajiji played a key role in education and health care in the region. With the support of the Mennonite Brethren church, US International Development Agency, and Canadian International Development Agency, Kajiji maintained a nursing school, 150 bed hospital, two high schools, and a model primary school. Kajiji served not only its own people but those of the surrounding villages and communities, with a total population of more than 150,000, as well as many patients from other regions of the country as well as neighboring Angola.


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Rozula – Castle Rosenbeck
Rosenbeck castle, owned by archbishop's vassals, the Rozen family, appeared in historical sources in a document from 1372. In 1385, the owner of the castle, Voldemar Rozens, was mentioned. In the fifteenth century, due to the lack of Rozen heirs, the building often changed owners. In the years 1489-1508 it was owned by the brothers Evold, Bartholomew and Andrew Patkula, and the next owner was Jorg Krīdeners. At the beginning of the 17th century, the castle was burned during the Polish-Swedish wars. In 1624, repairs were made and new buildings were also built. Eventually, the castle burnt down in 1907, after which it was not repaired.
The castle consisted of a rectangular building, surrounded by also a rectangular defensive wall with two corner cylindrical towers.
Until today only a ruined, single tower has been preserved. The remains of earth ramparts are also visible. Entrance to the ruins is free.
Rosenbeck castle tower, photo: A.Brūvelis, Wikimedia Commons
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We all already know about the important growth of Yoga worldwide, which is considered a national phenomenon with more than twenty million people practicing yoga in the U.S. alone. More and more people are discovering the power of healing and well-being associated with Yoga practice and a yogic lifestyle.
Now, the yoga community is proud and happy to have its own national observance. Thank to the huge effort of yogamonth.org founder Johannes Fisslinger and the pioneering efforts of NIH (National Institute of Health) Yoga Week, September has been dedicated as National Yoga Month.
During this month, several workshops, parties, celebrations, and classes, will be held all around the country with the same purpose of celebrating the health benefits of yoga and inspiring a healthier lifestyle.
National Yoga Month is an excellent chance for yoga studios and teachers as these celebrations help to increase credibility, outreach and awareness about yoga and its benefits and bring new students into class.
Spread the word. National Yoga Month will reach national awareness once yoga studios and teachers support the cause and this particular month as their campaign.
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Q: Passing C struct pointer to lua script I would like to know is there a way to pass a struct pointer to a lua script,
and reach it's members from lua without copy (for read and write purposes).
So, for example is it possible to overwrite a member of a c struct directly through of its pointer?
(I am using luajit)

A: In addition to Tim's answer, you can also go for light userdata. You don't end up with a copy of your data in the Lua stack, all you push to Lua is a pointer.
Lua has no understanding of what is in this pointer, whether it still points to valid memory, or how to access any objects in this pointer, so you'll have to handle all of this yourself in C. I am usually sending a pointer to an item on a list, so if there's any risk that entry has been deleted from the list, I first iterate over the list to validate the pointer (not a big deal if your lists are short). To access items within the pointer in Lua, you need to write get/set functions in C that you can call from Lua.
To get started, here are the entries on pushing and retrieving the lightuserdata:

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*lua_pushlightuserdata - push an entry on the stack

*lua_touserdata - retrieve the pointer value

*lua_islightuserdata - validate entry is light userdata

*Programming in Lua entry on light userdata

A: Seeing as you have tagged this for luajit, you can combine the light userdata (as mentioned by others) with FFI for direct struct member access, see the tutorial here: http://luajit.org/ext_ffi_tutorial.html

A: The way to do this is with a lua userdata. Here are a couple examples: link, another link.

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NATO Conference on Energy Efficiency
Tuesday, 07 January 2014 00:00	Katerina Oskarsson
NATO's Energy Security Center of Excellence has announced its intention to organize its second conference for November 2014 in an attempt to bring together the military, experts, academia and industry from NATO and partner nations to exchange their experiences and to discuss the need for improving energy and environmental technologies in the military, for raising the visibility of those projects and products which have the potential of military application. Read More on the ENSEC COE.
US Army Training on Operational Energy
This Ford Hood Sentinel article provides an overview of how operational energy, energy, efficiency and energy security is being integrated into US Army training and education programs across the entire service. From the West Point Service Academy to the The United States Army War College which has added "Energy and National Security" to the Key Strategic Issues List the effort is intended to engender a culture of energy awareness and OE on the strategic level. Read More from Fort Hood.
Sandia National Lab SPIDERS Microgrid Project Secures Military Installations.
Sandia National Lab SPIDERS microgrid project secures military installations. With growing emphasis being placed on permanent energy efficiency solutions for permanent military bases, and the security of these installations from power loss, Sandia Lab's research is worth looking at particularly as how it is integrating renewable energy generated power into the microgrid. Read More on this 2012 directly from the Sandia website.
US Air Force Pilots New Solar Power Storage System
Air Force pilots new solar power storage system, a component of the new Advanced Energy Storage and Management System (AESM) spearheaded by the Air Force Research Laboratory Power Technology Office. The Air Force Research Laboratory is looking at a computer center in Hawaii to demonstrate an advanced system for collecting, storing and using solar power. The goal is to demonstrate that solar power can add to a seamless energy management system for a sensitive, high-demand facility. If the pilot project is successful, it could be applied at other US Department of Defense facilities. Read More on this story published 21 October in Clean Technica.
US Air Force Tests Wind Power
The US Air Force has tested wind power at a remote monitoring station used for combat exercises in Alaska. The objective behind this effort is to reduce costs and the need for airborne fuel drops during hazardous flying conditions. With March being a hazardous month, the wind turbines will help the Air Force to shift March refueling to the monitoring stations all the way into June. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Advanced Power Technology Office (APTO) executes technology development and demonstrations of alternative energy technologies on behalf of Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Energy. APTO is currently developing a comprehensive power solution for these shelters. The results of this demonstration will help determine the optimal power solution for the remote arctic range. The solution provided by APTO will also improve resiliency and reduce demand for fossil fuel...
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The Economic Board wanted a cool eye-catcher to catch the public's attention before important presentations. For this, we made an extensive logo-animation that shows the strenght of the organisation in an abstract way.


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Andrew Mack
Editor, News; Toronto, Canada (@Mack_SAnarchy)
The 20th edition of the Fantasia International Film Festival came to a close last night. Team ScreenAnarchy bounced back and forth between the two theaters, the pub and whatever purveyor of caffeinated drinks was open at our times of need. You can read all about it, the highs and lows, find every review and interview we did this year, right here.
Now that the festival is over for another year it is time to announce which films took home the hardware this year. Fantasia does a wonderful job of really spreading out the love but Yeon Sang-ho's Train to Busan took home both the Audience Award for Best Asian Feature and the Cheval Noir Award for Best Feature as awarded by the jury. Not bad at all. Ever since it bowed at the festival those still sticking around Montreal have been talking about it non-stop. Other Korean features The Wailing and The Bacchus Lady also go home with two awards.
What follows is the exhaustive list of all the award winners from this year's festival. When you run for three weeks you have every right to hand out as much hardware as you want. Peruse for your pleasure and see if films you liked this year made the cut.
Montreal, Thursday, August 4th, 2016 — Following three straight weeks of screenings, today the Fantasia International Film Festival finishes its 20th edition. The festival filled to bursting the SGWU Alumni Auditorium (Hall Theatre), the J.A. De Sève Cinema, and the D.B. Clarke Theatre at Concordia University, as well as the McCord Museum, la Cinémathèque québécoise, Place de la Paix in le Quartier des Spectacles, and at the Vidéotron stage at the Just For Laughs Festival. For the seventh consecutive year, Fantasia attracted over 100,000 spectators to a total of 209 cinema screenings, three free outdoor screenings, 11 virtual-reality films, and numerous special events.
Among the many standout moments of the 20th edition were 19 world premieres, including KING DAVE by Daniel Grou, this year's opening film, as well as THE TOP SECRET: MURDER IN MIND by Keishi Otomo, GORAN by Nevio Marasovic, SHE'S ALLERGIC TO CATS by Michael Reich, THE UNSEEN by Geoff Redknap UN PETIT BOULOT by Pascal Chaumeil, REALIVE by Mateo Gill, KICKBOXER: VENGEANCE by John Stockwell, and SOME FREAKS by Ian MacAllister-McDonald. Also noteworthy were many sold-out screenings, including LET ME MAKE YOU A MARTYR by Corey Asraf and John Swab, IF CATS DISAPPEARED FROM THE WORLD by Akira Nagai, LIGHTS OUT by David F. Sandberg, I, OLGA HEPNAROVA by Petr Kazda and Tomas Weinreb, EMBERS by Claire Carré, TRAIN TO BUSAN by Yeon Sang-ho, PSYCHO RAMAN by Anurag Kashyap, TERRAFORMARS by Takashi Miike, SHELLEY by Ali Abbasi, and DON'T BREATHE by Fede Alvarez, this year's closing film.
A near-record number of special guests were present for the festival's 20th anniversary, including iconic genre directors Guillermo Del Toro and Takashi Miike, in Montreal to receive a Cheval Noir and Lifetime Achievement Award respectively. Fantasia is also immensely proud to have presented the inaugural Prix Denis Héroux to filmmaker Jean-Claude Lord, celebrating his exceptional contribution to the development of Québécois genre cinema.
Almost 700 international guests, including some 400 film industry professionals, came to Montreal over the course of the festival and its accompanying Frontières International Co-Production Market.
AWARDS OF THE 20TH EDITION
The Fantasia International Film Festival is proud to announce the names of the various award winners of its 20th edition. The festival's winners were selected by juries as well as festival's audience.
The jury, overseen by Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado (directors) and composed of Cyril Despontin (Paris International Fantastic Film Festival), George Schmalz (Film Outreach Lead at Kickstarter), Justine Smith (critic), and Marcus Stiglegger (critic and researcher), selected the following winners:
Cheval Noir Award for Best Feature: TRAIN TO BUSAN by Yeon Sang-ho
Cheval Noir Award for Best Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa for CREEPY
Cheval Noir Award for Best Screenplay: E J-Yong for THE BACCHUS LADY
Cheval Noir Award for Best Actor: Franko Dijak, GORAN
Cheval Noir Award for Best Actress: Youn Yuh-jung, THE BACCHUS LADY
Special Jury Prize: THE LURE (Poland, dir.: Agnieszka Smoczynska) "for being a timeless cinematic fairytale — an instant cult classic!"
NEW FLESH AWARD FOR BEST FIRST FEATURE
The jury, overseen by Michael Gingold (critic) and composed of Grady Hendrix (author, co-founder of New York Asian Film Festival), Kate McEdwards (Oscilloscope Laboratories), and Nicolas Stanzick (critic and musician), selected the following winners:
New Flesh Award for Best First Feature (awarded unanimously): MAN UNDERGROUND by Michael Borowiec and Sam Marine.
Special Jury Mention: Lily Mae Harrington, "for her remarkable, nuanced and boldly honest performance in her feature-film debut, SOME FREAKS."
INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM COMPETITION
Le jury, overseen by Chris Oosterom (Artistic Director, Festival Imagine, Amsterdam) and composed of Heather Buckley (critic, designer, Blu-ray supplement producer), and Peter Kuplowsky (producer and programmer, Fantastic Fest and Toronto After Dark), selected the following winners:
Best International Short: A NEARLY PERFECT BLUE SKY (France) "The Jury is excited to award Best International Short to Quarxx, whose visionary and ambitious short cements him as a provocative auteur that we look forward to seeing more from."
Special Jury Mention for Best Emerging Short Filmmaker: Tanya Lemke for STATIC (Canada) "The Jury would like to recognize this emotionally charged parable on grief and loss for its thoughtful and confident filmmaking, announcing the arrival of a promising new talent."
Special Jury Mention for Aesthetic Innovation: ESTATE (France / Belgium) "The Jury would also like to recognize Ronny Trocker's deft synthesis of compelling visual experimentation with a profound meditation on a pressing contemporary socio-cultural reality."
SATOSHI KON AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ANIMATION
The jury, overseen Julie Roy (Executive Producer, French Animation Studio, National Film Board of Canada) and composed of Benoît Melançon (Assistant Professor and specialist in previsualization, UQAC/NAD), Alex Parkinson (Visual Effects Supervisor, Feature Animation Division, Cinesite), and Tamu Townsend (Curator of the Emru Townsend Foundation), selected the following winners:
Satoshi Kon Award for Best Animated Feature: PSYCHONAUTS, THE FORGOTTEN CHILDREN (Spain, dir: Alberto Vazquez, Pedro Rivero). "For its originality and vision in terms of aesthetic, narrative and characterization, PSYCHONAUTS defies comparison. Combined with its post-apocalyptic atmosphere and audacious themes, it achieves a daring balance that is at once destabilizing and engaging."
Satoshi Kon Award for Best Animated Short: STEMS (U.K., dir: Ainslie Henderson). "The jury universally loved this short and sweet animation about the joy and tragedy of animation itself. In particular, they enjoyed the unique rough style with lent the piece a tangibility and charm, and complimented the message. STEMS packs a lot of big ideas into a short run time."
Special Jury Mention for Synergy of Narration and Art: CLOUDS (Canada dir: Diego Maclean) "The jury conveys a special mention to the film CLOUDS to underscore the judicious balance between its artistic direction and narrative. The story is well crafted and highly effective. It is upheld by a harmonious and delicate design that skillfully contrasts with the cruelty of the story."
BARRY CONVEX AWARD FOR BEST CANADIAN FEATURE
The jury, composed of Kier-la Janisse (author, editor-in-chief of Spectacular Optical), Paul Corupe (author and screenwriter), and Mario DeGiglio-Bellamare (filmmaker, writer and programmer), awarded Spectacular Optical's Barry Convex Award to FEUILLES MORTES by Thierry Bouffard, Carnior et Edouard Tremblay. The award is accompanied by a $1000 prize, thanks to the Paul A. Ray Memorial Fund.
The jury also presents a Special Mention to ÉCARTÉE by Lawrence Côté-Collins, saluting an accomplished exercise in voyeuristic suspense.
PRIX AQCC (Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma) 2016
The jury, overseen by Martin Gignac and composed of Céline Gobert and Olivier Thibodeau, awarded the Prix AQCC to THE WAILING by Na Hong-jin.
PRIX SÉQUENCES
The jury, overseen by Pascal Grenier and composed of Jean-Marie Lanlo and Guillaume Potvin, awarded the Prix Séquences to WE ARE THE FLESH by Emiliano Rocha Minter.
PRIX L'ÉCRAN FANTASTIQUE
Le prix L'Écran fantastique, selected by Yves Rivard, was awarded to BEFORE I WAKE by Mike Flanagan.
AUDIENCE AWARDS
Audience Award for Best European / North-South American Feature
Gold – Tie between HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (Dir: Taika Waititi) and UN PETIT BOULOT (Dir: Pascal Chaumeil)
Silver – THEY CALL ME JEEG (Dir: Gabriele Mainetti)
Bronze – Tie between KIKI: LOVE TO LOVE (Dir: Paco León) and THE LURE (Dir: Agnieszka Smoczynska)
Audience Award for Best Asian Feature
Gold – TRAIN TO BUSAN (Dir: Yeon Sang-ho)
Silver – TOO YOUNG TO DIE (Dir: Kankuro Kudo)
Bronze – THE WAILING (Dir: Na Hong-jin)
Audience Award for Best Canadian Feature
Gold – KING DAVE (Dir: Daniel Grou)
Silver – FEUILLES MORTES (Dirs: Thierry Bouffard, Carnior, Edouard A. Tremblay)
Bronze – tie between ÉCARTÉE (Dir: Lawrence Côté-Collins) and OPERATION AVALANCHE (Dir: Matt Johnson)
Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature
FOR THE LOVE OF SPOCK (Dir: Adam Nimoy)
Audience Award for Best Animated Feature
SEOUL STATION (Dir: Yeon Sang-ho)
Audience Award for Best International Short
Gold – SNAKEBITE (Dir: Tim Hyten)
Silver – NO TOUCHING (Dirs: Adam Davis, Will Corona Pilgrim)
Bronze – L'OURS NOIR (Dirs: Méryl Fortunat Rossi, Xavier Seron)
Audience Award for Best Quebecois Short
Gold – CARNASSE (Dir: Francis Bordeleau)
Silver – CAUCHEMAR CAPITONNÉ (Dir: Jean-Claude Leblanc)
Bronze – BULLSHIT (Dir: Marc Wiltshire)
The festival's audiences were invited to vote for Best Virtual Reality Film. This year's selection of virtual-reality genre films was programmed in collaboration with the CFC Media Lab. The section consisted of 11 titles, five of which were Canadian and six international productions. The Samsung Virtual Reality Award went to the short film KILLER DEAL from US director Anthony C. Ferrante.
Lastly, as part of the program of family films MON PREMIER FANTASIA AU MUSÉE McCORD, a youth jury consisting four members aged between 8 and 10 years old awarded this year's Prix Jeunesse Mon Premier Fantasia to (SIMON'S CAT) A VISIT AT THE VET by U.K. animator Simon Tofield.
The Fantasia International Film Festival wishes to thank its sponsors and partners for their continued effort and support. For its 20th edition Fantasia was able to count on the support of 50 sponsor-partners, a dozen media partners, and 130 advertisers.
The Fantasia International Film Festival's 21st edition will take place in July of 2017.


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Edlefsen, Paul T.; Liu, Chuanhai; Dempster, Arthur P.
Estimating limits from Poisson counting data using Dempster-Shafer analysis. (English) Zbl 1166.62004
Ann. Appl. Stat. 3, No. 2, 764-790 (2009).
MSC: 62A01 62P35 65C60
\textit{P. T. Edlefsen} et al., Ann. Appl. Stat. 3, No. 2, 764--790 (2009; Zbl 1166.62004)
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Dempster, A. P.
The Dempster-Shafer calculus for statisticians. (English) Zbl 1274.62053
Int. J. Approx. Reasoning 48, No. 2, 365-377 (2008).
MSC: 62A01 60A05 68T37
\textit{A. P. Dempster}, Int. J. Approx. Reasoning 48, No. 2, 365--377 (2008; Zbl 1274.62053)
Dempster, A. P.; Chiu, Wai Fung
Dempster-Shafer models for object recognition and classification. (English) Zbl 1096.62065
Int. J. Intell. Syst. 21, No. 3, 283-297 (2006).
MSC: 62H30 68T10 65C60
\textit{A. P. Dempster} and \textit{W. F. Chiu}, Int. J. Intell. Syst. 21, No. 3, 283--297 (2006; Zbl 1096.62065)
John W. Tukey as "philosopher". (English) Zbl 1020.62003
Ann. Stat. 30, No. 6, 1619-1628 (2002).
MSC: 62A01 62-07 01A70
\textit{A. P. Dempster}, Ann. Stat. 30, No. 6, 1619--1628 (2002; Zbl 1020.62003)
Hwang, Jing-Shiang; Dempster, Arthur P.
A stochastic system for modeling labor force series of small areas. (English) Zbl 0921.62116
Stat. Sin. 9, No. 2, 297-324 (1999).
MSC: 62M10 62F15 62P20 91B84
\textit{J.-S. Hwang} and \textit{A. P. Dempster}, Stat. Sin. 9, No. 2, 297--324 (1999; Zbl 0921.62116)
Logicist statistics. I: Models and modeling. (English) Zbl 1099.62501
Stat. Sci. 13, No. 3, 248-276 (1998).
MSC: 62A01
\textit{A. P. Dempster}, Stat. Sci. 13, No. 3, 248--276 (1998; Zbl 1099.62501)
Chen, Xiang-Hui; Dempster, Arthur P.; Liu, Jun S.
Weighted finite population sampling to maximize entropy. (English) Zbl 0816.62008
Biometrika 81, No. 3, 457-469 (1994).
MSC: 62D05 62B10
\textit{X.-H. Chen} et al., Biometrika 81, No. 3, 457--469 (1994; Zbl 0816.62008)
Dempster, A. P.; Kong, Augustine
Uncertain evidence and artificial analysis. (English) Zbl 0655.62110
J. Stat. Plann. Inference 20, No. 3, 355-368 (1988).
MSC: 62P99 62A01 62N99 90B25 68T99 94C99
\textit{A. P. Dempster} and \textit{A. Kong}, J. Stat. Plann. Inference 20, No. 3, 355--368 (1988; Zbl 0655.62110)
Dempster, Arthur P.
Employment discrimination and statistical science. With comments and a rejoinder by the author. (English) Zbl 0955.62511
Stat. Sci. 3, No. 2, 149-195 (1988).
\textit{A. P. Dempster}, Stat. Sci. 3, No. 2, 149--195 (1988; Zbl 0955.62511)
Probability, evidence, and judgment. (English) Zbl 0675.62005
Bayesian statistics 2, Proc. 2nd Int. Meet., Valencia/Spain 1983, 119-132 (1985).
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Derivative and related computations for Gaussian time series analysis. (English) Zbl 0588.62161
Multivariate analysis, Proc. 6th Int. Symp., Pittsburgh/Pa. 1983, Multivariate Anal. 6, 165-176 (1985).
MSC: 62M10
Carlin, J. B.; Dempster, A. P.; Jonas, A. B.
On models and methods for Bayesian time series analysis. (English) Zbl 0584.62191
J. Econom. 30, 67-90 (1985).
MSC: 62P20 62M10
\textit{J. B. Carlin} et al., J. Econom. 30, 67--90 (1985; Zbl 0584.62191)
Dempster, Arthur P.; Patel, Chandu M; Selwyn, Murray R.; Roth, Arthur J.
Statistical and computational aspects of mixed model analysis. (English) Zbl 0568.62067
J. R. Stat. Soc., Ser. C 33, 203-214 (1984).
Reviewer: H.Caussinus
MSC: 62J10 65C99 62F15
\textit{A. P. Dempster} et al., J. R. Stat. Soc., Ser. C 33, 203--214 (1984; Zbl 0568.62067)
Purposes and limitations of data analysis. (English) Zbl 0572.62003
Scientific inference, data analysis, and robustness, Proc. Conf., Madison/Wis. 1981, Publ. Math. Res. Cent., Univ. Wis. Madison 48, 117-133 (1983).
MSC: 62-07
Obituary notices. Reflections on W. G. Cochran, 1909-1980. (English) Zbl 0519.01014
Int. Stat. Rev. 51, 321-322 (1983).
\textit{A. P. Dempster}, Int. Stat. Rev. 51, 321--322 (1983; Zbl 0519.01014)
Dempster, Arthur P.; Selwyn, Murray R.; Weeks, Barbara J.
Combining historical and randomized controls for assessing trends in proportions. (English) Zbl 0514.62112
J. Am. Stat. Assoc. 78, 221-227 (1983).
MSC: 62P10 62F15
\textit{A. P. Dempster} et al., J. Am. Stat. Assoc. 78, 221--227 (1983; Zbl 0514.62112)
Dempster, Arthur P.; Rubin, Donald B.
Rounding error in regression: The appropriateness of Sheppard's corrections. (English) Zbl 0513.65099
J. R. Stat. Soc., Ser. B 45, 51-59 (1983).
MSC: 65C99 65G50 62J05 65D10
\textit{A. P. Dempster} and \textit{D. B. Rubin}, J. R. Stat. Soc., Ser. B 45, 51--59 (1983; Zbl 0513.65099)
Some formulas useful for covariance estimation with Gaussian linear component models. (English) Zbl 0539.62082
Statistics and probability: Essays in Honor of C. R. Rao, 213-220 (1982).
MSC: 62J10 62J99 62J05 65C99 62H12
Selwyn, Murray R.; Dempster, Arthur P.; Hall, Nancy R.
A Bayesian approach to bioequivalence for the \(2\times 2\) changeover design. (English) Zbl 0493.62089
Biometrics 37, 11-21 (1981).
MSC: 62P10 62F15 62L05
\textit{M. R. Selwyn} et al., Biometrics 37, 11--21 (1981; Zbl 0493.62089)
Dempster, A. P.; Rubin, D. B.; Tsutakawa, R. K.
Estimation in covariance components models. (English) Zbl 0485.62068
MSC: 62J10 62J05 62F15 62H12
Dempster, A. P.; Gasko-Green, M.
New tools for residual analysis. (English) Zbl 0477.62052
Ann. Stat. 9, 945-959 (1981).
MSC: 62J05 62F07
\textit{A. P. Dempster} and \textit{M. Gasko-Green}, Ann. Stat. 9, 945--959 (1981; Zbl 0477.62052)
Dempster, Arthur P.; Mosteller, Frederick
William Gemmell Cochran (1909-1980). (English) Zbl 0455.01003
Am. Stat. 35, 38 (1981).
\textit{A. P. Dempster} and \textit{F. Mosteller}, Am. Stat. 35, 38 (1981; Zbl 0455.01003)
Dempster, A. P.; Laird, Nan M.; Rubin, Donald B.
Iteratively reweighted least squares for linear regression when errors are normal/independent distributed. (English) Zbl 0437.62063
Multivariate analysis V, Proc. 5th int. Symp., Pittsburgh 1978, 35-57 (1980).
Examples relevant to the robustness of applied inferences. (English) Zbl 0422.62029
Statistical decision theory and related topics II, Proc. Symp., West Lafayette/Indiana 1976, 121-139 (1977).
MSC: 62F35 62-07 62F15 62A01 62H17
Dempster, A. P.; Schatzoff, Martin; Wermuth, Nanny
A simulation study of alternatives to ordinary least squares. With comments by Bradley Efron, Carl Morris, Arthur E. Hoerl, David M. Allen, A. F. M. Smith, Christopher Bingham, Kinley Larntz, and Ronald A. Thisted. (English) Zbl 0366.62086
J. Am. Stat. Assoc. 72, 77-106 (1977).
MSC: 62J05 62K15 65C05
\textit{A. P. Dempster} et al., J. Am. Stat. Assoc. 72, 77--106 (1977; Zbl 0366.62086)
Dempster, A. P.; Laird, N. M.; Rubin, D. B.
Maximum likelihood from incomplete data via the EM algorithm. Discussion. (English) Zbl 0364.62022
J. R. Stat. Soc., Ser. B 39, 1-38 (1977).
MSC: 62F10
\textit{A. P. Dempster} et al., J. R. Stat. Soc., Ser. B 39, 1--38 (1977; Zbl 0364.62022)
A subjectivist look at robustness. (English) Zbl 0354.62046
Proc. of the 40th Session (Warsaw, 1975), Vol. 1. Invited papers. Bull. Int. Stat. Inst. 46, No. 1, 349-374 (1975).
MSC: 62G35
Fitting and looking at linear and log linear fits. (English) Zbl 0322.62004
Surv. stat. Des. lin. Models, int. Symp. Fort Collin 1973, 117-127 (1975).
MSC: 62-04 62J99
The direct use of likelihood for significance testing. (English) Zbl 0367.62004
Proc. Conf. found. Quest. stat. Inference, Aarhus 1973, 335-357 (1974).
Remarks on inference. (English) Zbl 0356.62002
Aspects of the multinomial logit mode. (English) Zbl 0309.62021
Multivar. Analysis III, Proc. 3rd internat. Symp., Dayton 1972, 129-142 (1973).
MSC: 62F10 62E15 60E05
Alternatives to least squares in multiple regression. (English) Zbl 0298.62014
Multivar. statist. Inference, Proc. Res. Sem. Dalhousie Univ., Halifax 1972, 25-40 (1973).
MSC: 62J05 62J15
A class of random convex polytopes. (English) Zbl 0255.62018
Ann. Math. Stat. 43, 260-272 (1972).
MSC: 62E99 60C05 62D05
\textit{A. P. Dempster}, Ann. Math. Stat. 43, 260--272 (1972; Zbl 0255.62018)
An overview of multivariate data analysis. (English) Zbl 0252.62003
J. multivariate Analysis 1, 316-346 (1971).
MSC: 62-02 62Hxx
\textit{A. P. Dempster}, J. Multivariate Anal. 1, 316--346 (1971; Zbl 0252.62003)
Dempster, A. P.; Rosner, Bernard
Detection of outliers. (English) Zbl 0243.62016
Statist. Decision Theory related Topics, Proc. Sympos. Purdue Univ. 1970, 161-180 (1971).
MSC: 62F03 62F10 62F15
Upper and lower probability inferences for families of hypotheses with monotone density ratios. (English) Zbl 0211.50204
MSC: 62F03 62F99
Elements of continuous multivariate analysis. (English) Zbl 0197.44904
Reading, Mass. etc.: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company XII, 388 p. (1969).
Upper and lower probabilities generated by a random closed interval. (English) Zbl 0251.62010
Dempster, A. P.; Kleyle, R. M.
Distributions determined by cutting a simplex with hyperplanes. (English) Zbl 0182.52502
Ann. Math. Stat. 39, 1473-1478 (1968).
\textit{A. P. Dempster} and \textit{R. M. Kleyle}, Ann. Math. Stat. 39, 1473--1478 (1968; Zbl 0182.52502)
A generalization of Bayesian inference. (English) Zbl 0169.21301
J. R. Stat. Soc., Ser. B 30, 205-232 (1968); Discussion 232-247
\textit{A. P. Dempster}, J. R. Stat. Soc., Ser. B 30, 205--232 (1968; Zbl 0169.21301)
Upper and lower probabilities induced by a multivalued mapping. (English) Zbl 0168.17501
Estimation in multivariate analysis. (English) Zbl 0232.62024
Multivariate analysis, Proc. internat. Sympos. Dayton 1965, 315-334 (1966).
MSC: 62H12
New methods for reasoning towards posterior distributions based on sample data. (English) Zbl 0178.54302
Dempster, A. P.; Schatzoff, M.
Expected significance level as a sensitivity index for test statistics. (English) Zbl 0138.12804
\textit{A. P. Dempster} and \textit{M. Schatzoff}, J. Am. Stat. Assoc. 60, 420--436 (1965; Zbl 0138.12804)
On the difficulties inherent in Fisher's fiducial argument. (English) Zbl 0149.14905
J. Am. Stat. Assoc. 59, 56-66 (1964).
\textit{A. P. Dempster}, J. Am. Stat. Assoc. 59, 56--66 (1964; Zbl 0149.14905)
Tests for the equality of two covariance matrices in relation to a best linear discriminator analysis. (English) Zbl 0124.09604
Further examples of inconsistencies in the fiducial argument. (English) Zbl 0214.17902
On a paradox concerning inference about a covariance matrix. (English) Zbl 0124.35201
\textit{A. P. Dempster}, Ann. Math. Stat. 34, 1414--1418 (1963; Zbl 0124.35201)
Stepwise multivariable analysis of variance based on principal variables. (English) Zbl 0121.35608
Biometrics 19, 478-490 (1963).
\textit{A. P. Dempster}, Biometrics 19, 478--490 (1963; Zbl 0121.35608)
Multivariate theory for general stepwise methods. (English) Zbl 0116.36602
On direct probabilities. (English) Zbl 0115.36602
J. R. Stat. Soc., Ser. B 25, 100-110 (1963).
Random allocation designs. II: Approximate theory for simple random allocation. (English) Zbl 0114.10804
A significance test for the separation of two highly multivariate small samples. (English) Zbl 0218.62065
MSC: 62H25 62H15
\textit{A. P. Dempster}, Biometrics 16, 41--50 (1960; Zbl 0218.62065)
Random allocation designs I: In general classes of estimation methods. (English) Zbl 0114.10803
Generalized \(D_ n^ +\) statistics. (English) Zbl 0122.37003
A high dimensional two sample significance test. (English) Zbl 0226.62014
Ann. Math. Stat. 29, 995-1010 (1958).
\textit{A. P. Dempster}, Ann. Math. Stat. 29, 995--1010 (1958; Zbl 0226.62014)
The minimum of a definite ternary quadratic form. (English) Zbl 0081.27401
Can. J. Math. 9, 232-234 (1957).
Reviewer: J. Heinhold
MSC: 11H50 11E20
\textit{A. P. Dempster}, Can. J. Math. 9, 232--234 (1957; Zbl 0081.27401)
Dempster, Arthur Pentland; Schuster, Seymour
Constructions for poles and polars in \(n\)-dimensions. (English) Zbl 0064.14602
Pac. J. Math. 5, 197-199 (1955).
\textit{A. P. Dempster} and \textit{S. Schuster}, Pac. J. Math. 5, 197--199 (1955; Zbl 0064.14602)
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California International Marathon (39th)
(USATF Marathon Championships for Men and Women)
Folsom Dam to Sacramento, CA, USA; Sunday, December 4, 2022
Distance: 42.195 km, USATF (CA18004DT) and World-Athletics-certified course, but not record-eligible with 105m elevation loss
Finishers: 4768 men + 3250 women + 5 not classified = 8023 total (up from 7585 in 2021)
Prize Money: See complete details below; also see note on Olympic Trials qualifying bonuses
Course Records: Men, 2:10:27, Jerry Lawson, 1993; Women, New (see below)
Race History: http://www.arrs.run/HP_CaIMa.htm (through 2017)
NOTE: With cool conditions and a gently downhill course, 44 women and 41 men ran under the 2024 USA Olympic Trials qualifying standards of 2:37 for women and 2:18 for
men (some athletes had previously qualified, and a handful were not American).  At the front, Paige Stoner dominated the women's race to win the national title in a
personal best and course record 2:26:02.  Good debut for Lauren (Hurley) Goss in second place (2:27:41).  On the men's side, Futsum Zienasellassie made a very solid
debut, winning in 2:11:01, 51 seconds ahead of Jacob Thomson.
WOMEN (gun times) -
1. Paige Stoner, 26, Charlottesville, VA         2:26:02 PB/CR* $20,000 + 3,000*
2. Lauren Goss, 34, Boulder, CO                  2:27:41 DB      10,000
3. Elaina Tabb, 30, Boston, MA                   2:28:04 PB       7,000
4. Bria Wetsch, 34, Broomfield, CO               2:28:35 PB       3,000
5. Katja Goldring, 32, Los Angeles, CA           2:29:01 PB       1,500
6. Kate Sanborn, 24, Raleigh, NC                 2:29:19 PB       1,000
7. Maegan Krifchin, 34, Atlanta, GA              2:29:21** PB       800
8. Gabriella Rooker, 35, Minneapolis, MN         2:29:44 PB         700
9. Neely Gracey, 32, Lafayette, CO               2:30:29 PB         600
10. Julia Griffey, 30, Flagstaff, AZ              2:30:35            400
11. Sydney Devore, 31, Ferndale, MI               2:31:08 PB
12. Annmarie Tuxbury, 28, Newport, RI             2:31:31 PB
13. Molly Bookmyer, 31, Columbus, OH              2:31:39 PB
14. Diane Nukuri, 38, Flagstaff, AZ               2:33:16
15. Katy Presley, 27, Lexington, KY               2:33:31 DB
16. Savannah Berry, 26, Orem, UT                  2:33:42 PB
17. Amanda Phillips, 36, Hood River, OR           2:33:56 PB
18. Mackenzie Caldwell, 26, Boulder, CO           2:34:21 DB
19. Maya Weigel, 27, Los Altos, CA                2:34:25 DB
20. Emma Huston, 28, Des Moines, IA               2:34:31 PB
21. Sara Mostatabi, 29, Los Angeles, CA           2:34:35 PB
22. Allie Schaich, 29, Lakewood, CO               2:34:41 PB
23. Holly Clarke, 30, San Francisco, CA           2:34:54 PB
24. Sarah Reiter, 29, Hood River, OR              2:34:54 PB
25. Kaylee Bogina, 26, Boulder, CO                2:35:00 DB
26. Katie Florio, 29, Philadelphia, PA            2:35:07 PB
27. Caitlin Phillips, 40, East Jewett, NY         2:35:07
28. Katie Kellner, 31, Boston, MA                 2:35:24 PB
29. Megan O'Neil, 26, Rochester Hills, MI         2:35:32 PB
30. Ariane Hendrix-Roach, 34, Ferndale, MI        2:35:46 PB
31. Sophia King, 26, Chesterfield, VA             2:35:47 PB
32. Veronica Eder, 27, Philadelphia, PA           2:35:48 PB
33. Amelia Keyser-Gibson, 26, Seattle, WA         2:36:13 PB
34. Taylor Dare, 30, Fort Worth, TX               2:36:13 PB
35. Regan Rome, 26, Providence, RI                2:36:14 DB
36. Madeline Duhon, 33, Berkeley, CA              2:36:23
37. Michelle Krezonoski (CAN), 29, Kingston, ON   2:36:39 DB
38. Julia Vasquez, 27, San Francisco, CA          2:36:41 PB
39. Carrie Mack, 36, Bend, IL                     2:36:45
40. Tara Welling, 33, Portland, OR                2:36:46 PB
41. Stephanie Sherman, 25, Rochester Hills, MI    2:36:49 DB
42. Adrian Walsh, 28, Steamboat Springs, CO       2:36:53 PB
43. Caroline Williams, 30, Boston, MA             2:37:01 PB
44. Polina Hodnette, 35, Chicago, IL              2:37:02 PB
45. Kim Krezonoski (CAN), 29, Kingston, ON        2:37:20 DB
46. Hannah Chau, 22, Irvine, CA                   2:37:27 DB
47. Ashlee Powers, 28, Beverly Hills, CA          2:37:34 PB
48. Lexie Greitzer, 30, Colorado Springs, CO      2:37:49 PB
49. Beth McKenzie, 42, Encinitas, CA              2:37:49 PB
50. Courtney Olsen, 35, Bellingham, WA            2:37:52
51. Jen Odenheimer, 30, Portola Valley, CA        2:37:53 PB
52. Nicolette St. Lawrence, 29, Garrison, NY      2:37:56
53. Lyndy Davis, 32, Eugene, OR                   2:37:58
54. Chelsea Benson, 40, Ithaca, NY                2:38:00
55. Annie Dear, 31, San Rafael, CA                2:38:02
56. Kathryn Fluehr, 29, Boulder, CO               2:38:09
57. Jeanne Mack, 32, Brooklyn, NY                 2:38:46
58. Kimberly Horner, 34, Minneapolis, MN          2:39:05
59. Leigh Sharek, 34, Brooklyn, NY                2:39:13
60. Stephanie Rouse, 32, San Francisco, CA        2:39:25
61. Caitlin Keen, 30, Fort Worth, TX              2:39:30
62. Sally Crowther, 28, Kirkland, WA              2:39:37
63. Sarah Jackson, 34, Austin, TX                 2:40:08
79. Karen Bertasso-Hughes, 38, Selkik, NY         2:41:27 PB
*Course record/$3000 bonus; previous 2:26:53, Sara Vaughn, 2021
#Earned USA Olympic Trials qualifying bonus
MEN (gun times) -
1. Futsum Zienasellassie, 29, Flagstaff, AZ      2:11:01 DB $20,000
2. Jacob Thomson, 28, Louisville, KY             2:11:52 PB  10,000
3. Joel Reichow, 29, White Bear Lake, MN         2:12:11 PB   7,000
4. John Raneri, 31, Flagstaff, AZ                2:12:33 PB   3,000
5. Daniel Mesfun, 34, Flagstaff, AZ              2:12:47      1,500
6. Eddie Owens, 29, Mill Valley, CA              2:13:25 DB   1,000
7. Ed Goddard (AUS), 25, Mosman, NSW             2:13:36 PB     800
8. Matt McClintock, 28, Flagstaff, AZ            2:14:00 PB     700
9. Joseph Whelan, 32, Webster, NY                2:14:41*       600
10. Matt Llano, 34, Flagstaff, AZ                 2:14:56        400
11. Louis Serafini, 31, Cambridge, MA             2:14:59 PB
12. Evan Landes, 29, Lawrence, KS                 2:15:01 PB
13. Kristoffer Mugrage, 28, Alamosa, CO           2:15:19 PB
14. Jackson Neff, 30, Niwot, CO                   2:15:28 PB
15. Tom Slattery, 26, Alexandria, VA              2:15:34 PB
16. Zach Herriott, 29, Washington, DC             2:15:42 PB
17. Ben Kendell, 26, Rochester Hills, MI          2:15:49 PB
18. Samuel Doud, 27, Washington, DC               2:15:52 PB
19. Zachary Ornelas, 31, Ann Arbor, MI            2:16:05 PB
20. Wesley Robinson, 25, Denver, CO               2:16:07 PB
21. Ryan Root, 31, Boulder, CO                    2:16:10
22. Tyler Jermann, 30, St. Paul, MN               2:16:20
23. Benjamin Schneiderman, 26, Glendale, CO       2:16:22 PB
24. Jarrod Ottman, 24, Westminster, CO            2:16:35 PB
25. Swarnjit Boyal, 27, Yuba City, CA             2:16:33 PB
26. Roman Kirkov, 29, Chehalis, WA                2:16:50 PB
27. Mitch Ammons, 33, Austin, TX                  2:16:52 PB
28. Kellen Blumberg, 30, San Diego, CA            2:17:04 PB
29. Adam Sjolund, 21, Reno, NV                    2:17:02 DB
30. Andrew McCann, 34, Westerly, RI               2:17:11 PB
31. Matt Lenehan, 31, Mountain View, CA           2:17:13
32. Spencer Johnson, 27, San Diego, CA            2:17:15 PB
33. Austin Bogina, 29, Arma, KS                   2:17:16
34. Jake Ritter, 23, Citrus Heights, CA           2:17:17 DB
35. Jason Salyer, 32, Tipp City, OH               2:17:19
35. Henry Sterling, 31, Scottsdale, AZ            2:17:21
36. Brendan Gregg, 33, West Sacramento, CA        2:17:22
[1:04:51 / 1:12:31]
37. Riley Cook, 41, South Weber, UT               2:17:23
38. Kurt Roeser, 35, Longmont, CO                 2:17:26
39. Nathan Kwan, 27, Davis, CA                    2:17:32
40. Kevin Colon, 31, Longmont, CO                 2:17:40
41. Jakob Kintzele, 23, Portland, OR              2:17:45
42. Nathan Dunn, 26, Vista, CA                    2:18:05
43. Matthew Crehan (GBR), 31, Ashton-in-Makerfield2:18:13
44. Charles Remillard, 29, Denver, CO             2:18:17
45. Ryan Archer, 28, Brooklyn, NY                 2:18:25
* won the Mohawk Hudson River marathon in 2022.
**won the Stockade-athon in 2012.


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Q: Highlight UIButton when not selecting the button itself I have a custom class here that consists of a UIButton inside of a UIView.
The goal of this class is to allow users to have a greater area (being the UIView) to select the button than just the buttons frame itself.
Now when a user taps on the view I want the buttons highlighted image to show... But the problem is, it does not.
I've read many possible solutions to this issue For Example:
Calling: [btnObject sendActionsForControlEvents:UIControlEventTouchUpInside]
This however did not change the buttons highlight.
I also tried just settings the button.highlighted = YES;
But that did not work either.
I have the images for different states properly setup (Normal and Highlighted), I'm sure of that.
I also have the gestureRecognizer working properly as the functionality is great except for the lack of highlight.
Does anybody know if I'm missing any thing special that needs to be done in order to pull off this seemingly very simple task? Surely it's been done many times.
Thank you

A: You were on the right track. -[UIButton setHighlighted:] is just a flag. What you need to do is call setNeedsDisplay on that button right after you change the highlighted property.

A: I solved my problem a little while ago and I'm not sure if Kevin Low's answer would've worked too, it very well might have.
But for some reason, a UITapGesture doesn't work well with highlighting buttons as a view transitions (That might be because I didn't call setNeedsDisplay). The gesture that ended up working was the UILongPressGesture with a 0.0 sec for minimum duration.


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Supreme Court holds that FDA premarket approval of Class III medical device preempts state tort law
Companies that market Class III medical devices subject to premarket approval are shielded from state law claims that would impose requirements different from or in addition to those imposed by FDA. The decision may have implications for two FDA preemption cases involving new drugs that are still pending before the Supreme Court.
A premarket approval application (PMA) for Medtronic's Evergreen© Balloon Catheter was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1994 under the provisions in the Medical Device Amendments of 1976 (MDA) applicable to Class III medical devices. Class III medical devices subject to PMA requirements are those (a) intended "for a use in supporting or sustaining human life," (b) "of substantial importance in preventing impairment of human health," or (c) that "present[ ] an unreasonable risk of illness or injury." When it approved the PMA, FDA specifically reviewed and approved the product's design specifications and label. In particular, the FDA approved label stated that the device was contraindicated for patients with "diffuse or calcified stenoses." The label also warned against inflating the catheter beyond its rated burst pressure. Despite the fact that he suffered from diffuse and calcified stenosis, Charles Riegel underwent an angioplasty procedure in 1996 using the Evergreen Balloon Catheter. During the procedure, the catheter ruptured as a result of over inflation by Mr. Riegel's doctor. Sadly, Mr. Riegel later died as a consequence of the rupture. An action was thereafter brought against Medtronic under New York state law claiming that the Evergreen Balloon Catheter was defective because, among other things, it was defectively designed and labeled. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York dismissed the action on the basis of the MDA's express preemption provision. This prohibits a state from "establish[ing]" "any requirement" that "relates to the safety or effectiveness" of a device and that is "different from, or in addition to, any requirement" imposed by FDA. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal.
On these facts, an 8–1 majority of the United States Supreme Court, in a pointed opinion written by Justice Scalia, held that the Riegel's state law tort action against Medtronic was preempted by the MDA's express preemption provision. Riegel v. Medtronic, Inc., No. 06-179 (February 20, 2008), available at http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/06-179.ZS.html . Indeed, Justice Scalia had little difficulty in according the express language in the MDA's express preemption provision its express meaning. Thus, he said, a judgment imposing liability on Medtronic in this case would amount to a "requirement" relating to the device's "safety or effectiveness" that is "different from, or in addition to" a "requirement" imposed on the device by FDA and hence is preempted. Here, the FDA "requirement" is imposed as a consequence of the intensive and comprehensive design review and label approval that culminates, and is reflected, in the approved PMA. In this respect, Justice Scalia differentiated the PMA safety and effectiveness review process applicable to Class III devices from the "substantial equivalence" process that applies under §510(k) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The §510(k) process focuses on equivalence, not on the device's underlying safety or effectiveness, which, according to Justice Scalia, was the primary reason why the Supreme Court in Medtronic, Inc. v. Lohr, 518 U.S. 470 (1996), declined to accord preemptive effect to a device "clearance" obtained under that section. By contrast, review under a PMA "is federal safety review" (emphasis in original) and "FDA requires a device that has received premarket approval to be made with almost no deviations from the specifications in its approval application" because "FDA has determined that the approved form provides a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness."
In her thoughtful dissenting opinion, Justice Ginsburg proposed an interpretation of the MDA's express preemption provision based on its legislative history and purpose. According to her, Congress's purpose in enacting the MDA's express preemption provision was to displace conflicting state device approval regimes, such as the one enacted in California in the early 1970s, and not to displace state product liability law. In an opinion concurring with the majority, Justice Stevens agreed with Justice Ginsburg's analysis of legislative history and purpose, but nevertheless sided with Justice Scalia's interpretation of the MDA's express preemption provision on the theory that "it is ultimately the provisions of our laws rather than the principal concerns of our legislators by which we are governed" (quoting, Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc., 523 U.S. 75, 79-80 (1998)).
The primary policy justification for finding federal preemption in Riegel was the majority's conclusion that "[s]tate tort law that requires a manufacturer's catheters to be safer, but hence less effective, than the model the FDA has approved disrupts the federal scheme no less than state regulatory law." This disruption is primarily a consequence of the differing risk versus benefit balance that an adverse state tort judgment would represent from the benefit versus risk trade-off that FDA made in approving the PMA and thereby allowing the device onto the market in the first instance. Of course, "disruption" of the federal scheme is not a distinct element of the express statutory preemption standard in the MDA. On the contrary, it is more akin to the question presented in implied conflict preemption cases, where the issue is whether the state law stands as an "obstacle" to the accomplishment of the full purposes and objectives of Congress. In this respect, then, the decision in Riegel may be relevant to two other closely watched FDA preemption cases that involve FDA's new drug approval process, which lacks an express preemption provision. The cases have also been accepted for review by the Supreme Court. For more information, see McDermott Will & Emery On the Subject "FDA Issues Proposed Regulations on Supplemental Applications for Labeling Changes," published January 22, 2008, available at http://www.mwe.com/info/news/ots0108e.htm .
Of course, the decision in this case may not be the final word on express preemption under the MDA. Several members of Congress, including Senator Edward Kennedy and Congressman Henry Waxman, are reported to be considering legislation that would overturn the result here. Stay tuned.
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Being homeless does not just mean living on the streets.
Homeless students include foster children awaiting placement, families doubled up with others, and unaccompanied youth. In Berrien County alone there were 267 elementary children homeless in 2013-2014 school year and 193 high school students that were homeless.


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bring the house down meaning in Hindi
bring the house down sentence in Hindi
• वहवाही पाना
bring: पहुँचाना लगाना ला
the: वही यह वह वही वह
house: परिवार प्रतिष्ठान
down: निगलकर शरीर के
The track wasn't reused for Slade's next album We'll Bring The House Down.
"He's going to bring the house down every night ."
As Judas, Carl Anderson sleepwalks through songs that ought to bring the house down.
What follows is an ingenious plot twist that will probably bring the house down.
For the best album sleeve, We ll Bring the House Down placed at # 2.
Bring the house down when I hit the floor,
The track eventually featured on the remastered edition of " We'll Bring the House Down ".
Although not as successful as " We'll Bring the House Down ", this album sold well.
And it attempts to bring the house down more than once using the old jive transfusion.
I think what would bring the house down,
bring out the worst in
bring over
bring pressure to bear on
bring round
bring the case before a court
bring through
bring to
bring to a head
bring to a standstill


The on-premise channel remains a key testing-ground for new drinks products and has always pointed the way for trends in the wider beverage arena. Ben Cooper looks at some recent research and examines why on-premise trends are so influential.
An indication of the continued influence that trends in the on-premise channel have on the broader drinks market can be seen in the consistent level of consumer research it has always attracted. The principal reason why the on-premise has always been of such interest is its prevalence of 'early adopters', and recent research by brand marketing specialists Protein focuses exclusively on this segment of the buying public.
One irrefutable facet of early adopters is that they are a seemingly-inexhaustible subject of discussion. The Protein study, based on a survey and face-to-face interviews with some 5,100 early adopters across ten "cultural capitals", is now in its sixth year.
The report defines early adopters as the "gatekeepers" to the mass market. "Once you win the favour of these hard-to-please gatekeepers," it states, "it won't be long before the wider, less culturally-savvy masses start engaging with your brand."
This is the classic rationale for tracking early adopter trends and it still holds true. And yet, certain trends identified in the report speak to a critical change in the early adopter world.
"The early adopter consumers are entering a new stage in their evolution, and this is largely thanks to their unprecedented level of connection. Having instant access to almost all media ever produced has had a profound effect on their mentality. They want to be as culturally-travelled as possible, to know the most, see the most, hear the most and read the most. And now, thanks to a society where almost anything is available to you whenever and wherever, they can."
Connectivity is clearly an influential mega-trend, but what does it mean for the exclusivity of the early adopter scene and their potency as trendsetters? Instantaneous mass communication and, of course, peer-to-peer communication via social media must also mean a certain democratisation in the way trends are set.
That said, the position of the bar and club as the natural habitat of highly-influential, trend-setting consumers appears more than safe. The Protein report also points to "Real Connection" as a driver. "Our audience is craving real-life interactions more than ever, as they begin to realise digital tools often stunt the growth of meaningful connections," the report states.
However, the search for the tangible, for authenticity, has never been higher, and this is also borne out in Protein's deep dive into early adopters. "Trust in institutions is waning. Regardless of who or what, our audience is treating everything it sees with a sceptical eye."
This scepticism is, on the face of it, not great news for brand marketers, and certainly means that fortune will favour the innovative. Some of the tried-and-trusted techniques that have served those seeking to seed brands in on-premise markets for decades appear of less value today. The Protein report found that only 12% of early adopters are swayed by packaging design when buying a drink, while only 5% find celebrity endorsements to be a winning marketing tool.
Provenance is closely linked with authenticity and some 22% of those surveyed stated that they look for locally-sourced produce when buying a drink. The connections between premium status and on-premise trends appear enduring, however, with Protein finding that only 12% of the sample saw cost as the influential factor when choosing what drink to buy. However, expectations of quality for the money they pay appear to be rising. Some 45% said they were more inclined to buy a drink that is "high calibre" compared to 26% who are swayed just by recognition of the brand.
It is in the nuanced art of extrapolating where the on-premise sector in one country may be pointing towards a potential trend in another that the brand strategists earn their corn. Other recent research conducted by Nielsen and on-trade consultants CGA aims to compare trends in the US and UK on-premise sectors. One trend highlighted in the Nielsen CGA study speaks directly to the desire for authenticity and provenance among on-premise early adopters.
"A more mature US craft segment has a greater share (31%) but slower growth (1%), suggesting an opportunity to export into the UK, a market hungry for innovation," the report states. "The UK's craft category looks to be a few years behind its US counterpart, demonstrating significant growth (+40.0%) but accounting for just 4% share of the overall beer category." On the other hand, the research suggests there is "headroom" for cider in the US on-trade.
Meanwhile, details of a survey of US drinks wholesalers, published last month by Morgan Stanley, will prick the interest of drinks marketers in the UK's on-premise, not least in what it says about vodka. One of the staple spirits categories in the on-trade in both countries, vodka boasts a 29% share in the US and 33% in the UK, according to Nielsen/CGA figures.
According to the Morgan Stanley survey, almost three quarters of the wholesalers predicted flavoured vodka volumes would decline in the coming six months, the highest percentage expecting a decline across any category "by a considerable margin", and none expected flavoured vodka volumes to increase. However, more than 40% expected volume growth in unflavoured vodka, and once again the consumer drivers identified in the Protein research appear to be reflected.
More than 50% of wholesalers expected an increase in volumes for Diageo's premium vodka, Ketel One, over the next six months, compared to less than 20% for Ciroc. Furthermore, the growth seen in 2015 for Tito's Handmade Vodka is forecast to continue. "We did not include Tito's in the quantitative section of our survey, but we were struck by the number of respondents highlighting Tito's in the qualitative section," the report states. "Based on numerous responses, we expect Tito's momentum in 2015 to continue throughout 2016. Clearly this means taking share from existing players."
The on-premise picture that market research paints today is without question markedly different from that of five or ten years ago. But, 'twas ever thus. This is a market defined by constant change.
Fast-moving fashion and the desire to stand out from the crowd means the influential consumers who frequent these channels, and whose tastes are of such burning interest to brand marketers, have an in-built resistance to being pigeon-holed. As soon as brand strategists believe they have a handle on things, the market moves on. What emerges clearly from research into today's early adopters and Millennial consumers is that this attribute of on-premise drinkers is now more pronounced and significant than ever.


When it comes to Facebook, if you're a small business owner, you've probably noticed some changes in the past few months. Lately, it seems like it's been getting harder and harder to get anyone to see what you've posted. Looking at that little number underneath a post, it can be quite frustrating to see it equal to only a small percentage of those who actually like your page.
Well, things are about to get even harder in the world of social media. In a recent article, Facebook announced that beginning in mid-January, they are stepping up their efforts to block promotional posts from showing up in news feeds. For small businesses frustrated with the lack of organic reach, these changes seem to be rubbing salt in an already aggravated wound.
This leaves many owners and marketers scratching their heads, trying to figure out how to get their message out to the massives. While you are not going to get the reach you expected, Facebook can still be a useful outlet if utilized correctly.
To begin with, set your expectations for Facebook. No longer can you sell products, or drive significant traffic, by using your posts without paying to boost them. It's time to look at the site as a place to educate your customers and store information that potential consumers can view while researching you. Stay away from the advertising and focus instead on interesting facts, cool articles or fun pictures that will entertain viewers. Begin to utilize Facebook as more of a resource for customers looking for more information, as opposed to an advertising outlet (unless you're willing to pay, that is).
When you do want to promote a sale or particular product, spending a couple extra dollars to promote the post can make all the difference in the world.
Learn more about the upcoming Facebook changes and how you can prepare for them here.
How do I do this social media advertising thing?
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Q: ValueError: invalid literal for int() with base 10: 'E' I was trying to use an "Input" function to prompt a user to select an option.
print("1. Default Data Sheet\n2. Upload Data Sheet\nE. Exit")
option = input("Please select an option: ")
while option != "E" and int(option) < 1 or int(option) > 2:
    option = input("Please select a valid option: ")
if int(option) == 1:
    dataset = pd.read_csv("portfolioStock.csv")
    with open("portfolioStock.csv", newline='') as file:
        for row in csv.reader(file):
            stock.append(row)
elif int(option) == 2:
    filename = input("Please enter filename with the extension:")
    dataset = pd.read_csv(filename)
    with open(filename, newline='') as file:
        for row in csv.reader(file):
            stock.append(row)
elif option == "E":
    print("Press enter to return to menu.")

However when I debug the code, input 1 and 2 works well but an input E generated an error message "ValueError: invalid literal for int() with base 10: 'E'"
I have tried to print out the type of my input and it gives me "str" as expected. So I have no idea where my code goes wrong. Can anyone help me with this issue?

A: The line

while option != "E" and int(option) < 1 or int(option) > 2:

will always convert option to int to verify the second half of the and condition.
You do not even need the integers - simply compare for string values.

Not using integers at all - they are not needed for your usecase:
print("1. Default Data Sheet\n2. Upload Data Sheet\nE. Exit")
while True:
    option = input("Please select an option: ") # add .upper()?
    if option not in ('1', '2', 'E'):
        print("Invalid choice. 1, 2 or 'E' allowed.")
        continue

    if option == "1":
        print("    Choice --> ", option)
    elif option == "2":
        print("    Choice --> ", option)
    else:  # "E"
        print("    Choice --> ", option)
        print("Quitting\n")
        break

Or do it like it is done in Change your logic according to Asking the user for input until they give a valid response:
Using try: .. except: ... and integer conversion:
print("\n1. Default Data Sheet\n2. Upload Data Sheet\nE. Exit")
while True:
    try:
        option = input("Please select an option: ")
        option = int(option)
        if option not in (1, 2):
            raise ValueError() # outside bounds
        print("    Choice --> ", option)
    except ValueError:
        if option == "E":
            print("Quitting\n")
            break
        else:
            print("Invalid choice. 1, 2 or 'E' allowed.")

(Indentical) Output for both codes:
1. Default Data Sheet
2. Upload Data Sheet
E. Exit
Please select an option: 4
Invalid choice. 1, 2 or 'E' allowed.
Please select an option: e
Invalid choice. 1, 2 or 'E' allowed.
Please select an option: 1
    Choice -->  1
Please select an option: 2
    Choice -->  2
Please select an option: E
    Choice -->  E
Quitting

A: "E" is a string, not a number. When you choose "E", the code stops at the while condition. Try to convert the variable "option" as a string type. You must change also the while condition
print("1. Default Data Sheet\n2. Upload Data Sheet\nE. Exit")
option = input("Please select an option: ")
while (option != "E" and str(option) != "1" and str(option) != "2"):
    option = input("Please select a valid option: ")

if str(option) == "1":
    print("you press 1")
elif str(option) == "2":
    print("you press 2")
elif str(option) == "E":
    print("Press enter to return to menu.")

Hope that helps.