Five years ago, you'd never have believed it.
The AFL attempting to expand its market in Sydney, not so much to wrest the market from rugby league (which is well-established anyway), but to forestall the continuing growth of football. When even hardened egg-ball columnists such as Roy Masters and Greg Baum can frankly admit that football is now a serious player in the scramble for market share, and was a serious factor in the mooted AFL expansion, you know the sporting landscape has changed.
And this only three years into the A-League. The architects of the post-Crawford domestic competition can afford a little chortle of satisfaction.
Of course, plans to expand the A-League in Queensland next year will have made the AFL sit up and take notice, given that, with the Titans now established and the new "Gold Coast Galaxy" looking promising, the lucrative Gold Coast market might just become a virtually closed shop.
So, the counterattack: staking out the ground in Western Sydney before the A-League has a chance to. And in my opinion, it's a blunder.
Driving through Western Sydney, one is always struck by the vast areas of parkland set aside for competitive sport. But they tend to be arranged into rectangles, not ovals.
Western Sydney simply isn't AFL country. As far as I can see, the Swans (like Sydney FC to a much lesser extent) have relied on the more affluent areas of Sydney and the desire for novelty and separate identity that often goes along with affluence; it's difficult to see the same attitudes prevailing west of Parramatta.
A Western Sydney A-League team is also a little more problematic than some have made out, given the club allegiances (Marconi, Sydney United etc.) that already exist in that part of the world. Having said that, the crowds that Penrith-Nepean United attracted in the NSW Premier League last season, not to mention the excellent turnout at CUA Stadium for the final, would suggest that Penrith - with its proximity to the football-friendly Blue Mountains - would be a worthwhile candidate for A-League expansion. CUA Stadium is not too far away from being an adequate A-League venue.
Skilton said he didn't believe the competition needed more than 16 sides and said the game's development in NSW had not progressed far enough to split the supporter base.
"They want to expand the game so they can get more publicity. But I don't think we have the depth.
"How many NSW kids are in our side, let alone how many Sydney kids?"
Good to hear from a Sydneysider about this. If you rely on the Melbourne media is like Western Sydney is awaiting an AFL team like some sort of heavenly gift.
Just a brief note on Greg Baume. I would not consider him an 'hardened AFL writer' As a general sport journalist of course he writes mainly on Australian Football and Cricket. However he has written good pieces on football.
This one about the John Moriaty, the first aboriginal to be selected to play for the National Team, is one of my favourites. Baum's parents were Jewish German refugees, so I guess he also has some cultural connections to the World Game.
P.S. Mike have you read Foster getting stuck into Baan?
Makes a bit of difference from the usual.
Thanks for the interest Guido. Yeah, a bit hard on Baum really, I don't mind his stuff.
I think AFL's move into the west will be a big mistake as real football is a lot more popular and will overtake AFL even with a few years head start.
As always great post Mike. I heard the Blacktown Mayor on the radio and I am going to write my thoughts on my site.
Thanks also for the Blue Mts comments - go the Redbacks!
I am concerned that unlike the Swans, Sydney FC haven't picked up the moneyed East.


Happy Father's Day! Hope you are having a fabulous Sunday :) I had to share one of my favorite photos of my Dad in his childhood, I just love this picture! And what's really special is that I got to see this home pictured below for the first time last summer on my trip to Egypt. Shortly after, it was torn down due to large excavation projects currently underway in Luxor. So glad I got to visit my Grandmother's home before it was gone.


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Q: how to .show() a hidden div in a jquery dialog, that .load()'s an external php script at the top I have
echo '
      <link href="http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jqueryui/1.8/themes/base/jquery-ui.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"/>

     ';

then later...
echo "add new field?

";
echo "
<input type='text' name='cat[]' value='' />
";

$(function() {  //this does absolutely nothing btw
    $("#new").click(function() {
         $(this).next("div").show("slow");
    });
});

but this script is loaded via jquery from another page when a button is clicked like this...
        $("#name").dialog({
            modal: true,
            title: 'name',
            open: function() { $("#name").load("script.php"); }
        });

A: Try changing your selector from $('#new') to $('[name=new]'), or add an id='new' attribute to the anchor.

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In the segments I watched, I did not see any reference to Personal Rapid Transit (PRT). PRT offers clean, quiet, responsive public transit with automated non-stop service available 24 hours a day. In addition to these service benefits, PRT costs far less to build and operate than other transit options – and is safer than walking and cycling on nearby busy streets.
A quick introduction to the technology is this 3-minute video that shows how PRT could be used at the Microsoft campus.
I plan to attend your 8/17 meeting and bring a display of a PRT project in Milpitas.


Denver Broncos strong safety David Bruton (30) is helped from the field to the locker room by Denver Broncos inside linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) after the Steelers' win over the Broncos 34-27 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on Dec. 20, 2015.
David Bruton played 62 snaps on a broken right leg on Sunday. He somehow beat the pain for three hours. But he couldn't beat the calendar.
Needing depth at their depleted safety position, the Broncos placed Bruton on season-ending injured reserve on Tuesday and signed Shaun Prater.
Bruton broke his right fibula when he collided with cornerback Aqib Talib in the first quarter Sunday at Pittsburgh. He had no idea his fibula was fractured, believing it was just a bruise. He finished the game, and teammates helped him to the locker room.
Bruton expressed hope he could return to the team this season given his 4-to-6 week time frame for healing. However, the Broncos need depth at safety. And placing him on IR with a designation to return wasn't an option because it requires an eight-week stay, which spans the length of the playoffs.
Prater joins a brigade of safety help following the additions of Josh Bush, who started against the Steelers and delivered an interception, and Shiloh Keo. Prater last played for the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 10 as a reserve and special teams player. The 26-year-old from the University of Iowa has played for four different NFL teams. He helps fortify a position weakened by injuries to starters T.J. Ward (ankle) and Darian Stewart (hamstring) and reserve Omar Bolden (hamstring). All three are hopeful of returning for Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, but might be limited.


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Live from Las Vegas at the Palms är ett livealbum som släpptes 22 januari 2008 av det amerikanska pop/punkbandet Yellowcard. Det är ett iTunes-exklusivt album som spelades in i oktober 2007 i Las Vegas på Palms Casinos Pearl Concert Theater.

Låtlista
 "The Takedown" - 4:39
 "Fighting" - 3:09
 "Lights and Sounds" - 3:46
 "Rough Landing, Holly" - 4:55
 "Keeper" - 5:03
 "Light Up the Sky" - 3:38
 "Only One" - 5:48
 "Shadows and Regrets" - 5:10
 "Way Away" - 4:04
 "Ocean Avenue" - 3:57

Referenser

Musikalbum 2008
Album av Yellowcard
Livealbum

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using System.Collections.Generic;
using netDxf.Objects;
using netDxf.Tables;

namespace netDxf.Collections
{
    /// <summary>
    /// Represents a collection of multiline styles.
    /// </summary>
    public sealed class MLineStyles :
        TableObjects<MLineStyle>
    {
        #region constructor

        internal MLineStyles(DxfDocument document)
            : this(document, null)
        {
        }

        internal MLineStyles(DxfDocument document, string handle)
            : base(document, DxfObjectCode.MLineStyleDictionary, handle)
        {
        }

        #endregion

        #region override methods

        /// <summary>
        /// Adds a multiline style to the list.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="style"><see cref="MLineStyle">MLineStyle</see> to add to the list.</param>
        /// <param name="assignHandle">Specifies if a handle needs to be generated for the multiline style parameter.</param>
        /// <returns>
        /// If a multiline style already exists with the same name as the instance that is being added the method returns the existing multiline style,
        /// if not it will return the new multiline style.
        /// </returns>
        internal override MLineStyle Add(MLineStyle style, bool assignHandle)
        {
            if (style == null)
            {
                throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(style));
            }

            if (this.list.TryGetValue(style.Name, out MLineStyle add))
            {
                return add;
            }

            if (assignHandle || string.IsNullOrEmpty(style.Handle))
            {
                this.Owner.NumHandles = style.AssignHandle(this.Owner.NumHandles);
            }

            this.list.Add(style.Name, style);
            this.references.Add(style.Name, new List<DxfObject>());
            foreach (MLineStyleElement element in style.Elements)
            {
                element.Linetype = this.Owner.Linetypes.Add(element.Linetype);
                this.Owner.Linetypes.References[element.Linetype.Name].Add(style);
            }

            style.Owner = this;

            style.NameChanged += this.Item_NameChanged;
            style.MLineStyleElementAdded += this.MLineStyle_ElementAdded;
            style.MLineStyleElementRemoved += this.MLineStyle_ElementRemoved;
            style.MLineStyleElementLinetypeChanged += this.MLineStyle_ElementLinetypeChanged;

            this.Owner.AddedObjects.Add(style.Handle, style);

            return style;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Removes a multiline style.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="name"><see cref="MLineStyle">MLineStyle</see> name to remove from the document.</param>
        /// <returns>True if the multiline style has been successfully removed, or false otherwise.</returns>
        /// <remarks>Reserved multiline styles or any other referenced by objects cannot be removed.</remarks>
        public override bool Remove(string name)
        {
            return this.Remove(this[name]);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Removes a multiline style.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="item"><see cref="MLineStyle">MLineStyle</see> to remove from the document.</param>
        /// <returns>True if the multiline style has been successfully removed, or false otherwise.</returns>
        /// <remarks>Reserved multiline styles or any other referenced by objects cannot be removed.</remarks>
        public override bool Remove(MLineStyle item)
        {
            if (item == null)
            {
                return false;
            }

            if (!this.Contains(item))
            {
                return false;
            }

            if (item.IsReserved)
            {
                return false;
            }

            if (this.references[item.Name].Count != 0)
            {
                return false;
            }

            foreach (MLineStyleElement element in item.Elements)
            {
                this.Owner.Linetypes.References[element.Linetype.Name].Remove(item);
            }

            this.Owner.AddedObjects.Remove(item.Handle);
            this.references.Remove(item.Name);
            this.list.Remove(item.Name);

            item.Handle = null;
            item.Owner = null;

            item.NameChanged -= this.Item_NameChanged;
            item.MLineStyleElementAdded -= this.MLineStyle_ElementAdded;
            item.MLineStyleElementRemoved -= this.MLineStyle_ElementRemoved;
            item.MLineStyleElementLinetypeChanged -= this.MLineStyle_ElementLinetypeChanged;

            return true;
        }

        #endregion

        #region MLineStyle events

        private void Item_NameChanged(TableObject sender, TableObjectChangedEventArgs<string> e)
        {
            if (this.Contains(e.NewValue))
            {
                throw new ArgumentException("There is already another multiline style with the same name.");
            }

            this.list.Remove(sender.Name);
            this.list.Add(e.NewValue, (MLineStyle) sender);

            List<DxfObject> refs = this.references[sender.Name];
            this.references.Remove(sender.Name);
            this.references.Add(e.NewValue, refs);
        }

        private void MLineStyle_ElementLinetypeChanged(MLineStyle sender, TableObjectChangedEventArgs<Linetype> e)
        {
            this.Owner.Linetypes.References[e.OldValue.Name].Remove(sender);

            e.NewValue = this.Owner.Linetypes.Add(e.NewValue);
            this.Owner.Linetypes.References[e.NewValue.Name].Add(sender);
        }

        private void MLineStyle_ElementAdded(MLineStyle sender, MLineStyleElementChangeEventArgs e)
        {
            e.Item.Linetype = this.Owner.Linetypes.Add(e.Item.Linetype);
            this.Owner.Linetypes.References[e.Item.Linetype.Name].Add(sender);
        }

        private void MLineStyle_ElementRemoved(MLineStyle sender, MLineStyleElementChangeEventArgs e)
        {
            this.Owner.Linetypes.References[e.Item.Linetype.Name].Remove(sender);
        }

        #endregion
    }
}

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Below is a list of professional expenses commonly incurred, and deducted, by young healthcare professionals. Remember, to be deductible, an expense must be both "ordinary" and "necessary" in connection with your profession.
The portion of automobile expenses incurred while driving between two different workplaces, or between your principal residence and a temporary job site. You can base the deduction on actual expenses incurred or on the standard mileage rate of $.51 through June, 2011, increasing to $.555 per mile for the second half of 2011, up from $.50 per mile in 2010.
The portion of automobile expenses incurred while commuting between your principal residence and a regular place of business.
The rental fees paid by you for beepers and pagers used in connection with your employment.
Any costs associated with the personal use of these items.
The cost of reference books purchased during the year. You can also depreciate your "library" the first year you put it into business use, based on the fair market value of the library on that date.
The business portion of the cost of the cellular phone can be written off. Plus, you can deduct the business use portion of the monthly cellular phone bills and internet access fees.
Any portion of the cost of the cellular phone and the monthly cellular phone bills and internet access fees relating to personal use.
Depreciation on the business use percent of any computer or peripheral purchased (1) as a requirement of your employment and (2) for the convenience of your employer.
Any computer and peripheral not specifically purchased as a requirement of employment or for the benefit of your employer.
Expenses incurred that are required as part of your employment and maintain or improve your skills in your current profession.
Expenses incurred that prepare or qualify you for a new trade or business, such as medical or dental school.
Depreciation expense on any items purchased during the year, or based on the fair market value of equipment and instruments purchased in previous years but put into business use this year.
Equipment and instruments not associated with your profession.
The percentage of your home (based on square footage) used regularly and exclusively in connection with your profession. Great for renters since rent isn't otherwise deductible on your federal tax return.
The portion of your home used for any non-business purpose during the year, even if just for one day.
Malpractice insurance and insurance on business assets.
Health, life and disability insurance. Health insurance is deductible as an "adjustment to income" if you have net self-employment income.
Up to $2,500 of student loan interest paid during the year, subject to income limitations, is deductible as an "adjustment to income".
Interest on school loans in excess of $2,500 per year.
Expenses associated with finding a new position in your current trade or business.
Any expenses associated with finding your first job, or a job in a new trade or business.
50% of the cost of a meal when there is a specific business purpose in connection with the meal, or while temporarily traveling on business.
Personal meals, including meals while on call at a hospital located in the general vicinity of where you live.
Parking and tolls incurred in connection with traveling between two different workplaces or between your principal residence and a temporary job site.
Parking and tolls incurred in connection with commuting between your principal residence and a regular place of business.
Fees paid to join professional organizations or to subscribe to their journals.
Dues paid to social or athletic clubs.
A licensed psychiatrist or psychologist who is undergoing psychoanalysis as a required part of training in that field.
Any other licensed professional must claim costs associated with psychoanalysis as a medical deduction.
Supplies, such as slides for presentations, that are required in connection with your employment.
Supplies that don't fall within the definition of "ordinary" and "necessary" for a professional in your field.
The travel, lodging, and 50% of the cost of the meals incurred during a job rotation outside the general vicinity of where you live. The rotation must be for a specific period of less than one year, and you must intend to return to the city that you were living in prior to the rotation.
Any expense associated with a job rotation outside the general vicinity of where you live that will last for more than a year, or for an unspecified length of time.
Travel and lodging expenses incurred while outside the general vicinity of your residence in connection with a deductible activity.
Travel and lodging incurred when the primary purpose of the trip is not business related.
The cost of purchasing and cleaning clothing, such as lab coats and scrubs, required by your employer that isn't considered "everyday street clothing".
Items such as suits, shirts, shoes, ties and wristwatches because they fit the description of "everyday street clothing".
IRS Pub indicates the IRS Publication that contains information on this topic. You can access the IRS Pubs at www.irs.gov.


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VMware Glossary
Local Cloud
What is a local cloud?
A local cloud is a dedicated cloud service that is managed by a third party and runs on-premises. A Local cloud includes provisioning of physical infrastructure, software and full lifecycle management by the third party service provider.
Also known as local cloud as a service (LCaaS), this type of service offers a flexible cloud-style consumption model of private cloud resources that are deployed on-premises and dedicated to an individual organization, where the cloud service provider takes responsibility for and maintains control of software maintenance such as patches and upgrades for all pre-bundled software in the cloud platform, regardless of its physical location.
LCaaS solutions available in the industry include AWS Outpost, Microsoft Azure Stack, Google Anthos, and Oracle Dedicated Region Cloud@Customer.
VMware Hybrid Cloud Solution Overview
What are the benefits of a local cloud server?
A recent IDC study found that primary drivers for opting for flexible consumption models such as a local cloud as a service are:
Enablement of a predictable cost model
The promise of faster refresh of IT systems and devices
Increased procurement efficiency
Reduced IT staff footprint
This calls of a rethinking about consumption of IT resources, as processing and intelligence increasingly moves to the edge, powered by IoT, AI, and machine learning.
The trend toward LCaaS is expected to have its greatest impact in urban core industries such as hospitals, factories, and transportation hubs, especially where there is a demand for local edge environments where users demand a better edge performance experience powered by 5G and WiFi6.
Some innovation areas fueling LCaaS include augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, autonomous vehicles, 3D printing, cognitive/artificial intelligence (AI), and rapid image processing. These technologies, built on cloud, demand smart edge (LCaaS) locations where IT, operational technology (OT), and the customer experience (CX) intersect.
Why is local cloud important?
Many organizations are required to store sensitive information in specific geographies, which may be different from a cloud provider's own data centers. For example, the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) specifies where personally identifiable information (PII) of its citizens may be stored. Additionally, highly regulated industries like financial services, legal institutions, and gaming have regulatory governance mandates that specify that transactions occur in and information is stored in a specific state or locality.
Cloud service providers can offer LCaaS deployments that reside in specific geographies – even in a customer's own data center location – to ensure that governance and regulatory compliance issues are being met.
Performance and latency can also impact the location of local cloud storage. Organizations that process large amounts of data may wish to reduce the round-trip latency or lower bandwidth costs by locating data and processing where data is being created or consumed. Having local cloud storage on-premises can greatly improve overall performance while reducing bandwidth expenditures.
How do you create a local cloud?
Local clouds are provisioned like other cloud services, with two major distinction. First, In the LCaaS model, the cloud infrastructure and software (OS, middleware, application) are provisioned as a unit, rather than as individual pieces. Second, where cloud infrastructure typically resides in the public cloud provider data center, LCaaS instances can be deployed at the organization's own data center, in a third party colocation data center, or at the edge. Even though the infrastructure may reside in a customer's own premises, responsibility for maintenance and management falls to the cloud service provider offering the service.
Once provisioned, the cloud service provider maintains all the underlying hardware and software necessary to keep the platform up-to-date. Once activated, end-user organizations consume the service as if it were any other cloud service.
How does a local cloud work?
Local clouds work like any other cloud platform. Cloud infrastructure and applications are accessed via network connections, and cloud providers maintain the platform, leaving the end user organization to consume the infrastructure services without the need to perform routine maintenance.
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We've Not Lost Grip Of Govt – Abounu
Benue State Deputy Governor, Mr. Benson Abounu, has said the state government has not lost grip of the state as a result of the continuous protests by different groups.
At least, four different groups including benefitting farmers of the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) anchor borrowers' scheme, players of Lobi Stars Football Club, students of the College of Agriculture Yandev and pensioners during the week, protested the inability of the state government to address their problems, a situation which appeared as if government had lost control of the state.
He blamed the protests on what he called external manipulations by those opposed to the Governor Samuel Ortom administration.
He added that the reasons and timing of the protests were aimed at portraying the government as anti-people.
Abounu who said it was wrong to conclude that the Ortom's administration had lost grip of the state, said the governor was in firm control of the situations, adding that the "externally" manipulated forces would soon be surmounted.
On the protest by hundreds of pensioners under the aegis of "Concerned Pensioners," the deputy governor described it as unfortunate, explaining that the governor had been sensitive and responsive to the plight of pensioners in the state and paying them as and when due until very lately.
He explained that those that protested were people that retired from service before the advent of the present administration but were yet to be placed on the payroll but for whom the Ortom-led government was working out modalities to do so and pay them too.
https://www.today.ng/news/national/163403/benue-lost-grip-govt-abounu


So what exactly is life?
Living things also use energy to function, such as a plant using light from the sun for the process of producing energy in photosynthesis, or humans eating food for the production of energy.
So what exactly is death?
Death occurs when the vital functions of a living thing come to an end. For humans, that generally means that all of the processes of organs and cells in the body stop working. There are different ways to determine if a person has died. An example of this is evaluating the brain or body function of a person to see if they are still performing the vital functions of life. While science can extend the life of a person using artificial means, or resuscitate a person who is dying, in time all living things stop performing the functions of life. This is called the life cycle.
In the first lesson, we thought about a statement of belief and the first article of the Apostle's Creed that claims God as the Creator of life. In the second article we see that Christians make a statement of belief about life and death that includes how Jesus came to be alive in the world (incarnation), died, and was raised from the dead (resurrection).
I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
It is "The out-of-this-world notion that the eternal and infinite God came to meet us in the finite and first-century Jesus of Nazareth."2 Jesus is God in real flesh in real time, which means 100% God plus 100% human. Don't try to add it up; the math just doesn't work for this equation.
It is "The act of God by which new life is given to the dead." 3 As the author of the Crazy Talk dictionary tells us, this is not about zombies coming to life, but about the Creator of life bringing a second, eternal life.
For Christians, life and death are viewed within an understanding, or lens, of how God is in relationship to our world. Think of looking through a telescope lens or other magnifying lens to examine and learn about God and how God meets us in Jesus Christ. This way of looking through a lens represents the Christian method to understand all living things.
Below are two options for using the LEADER GUIDE; the first option contains information for this page only and the second option contains the entire LEADER GUIDE.
1 George L. Murphy, The Cosmos in Light of the Cross (Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Press International, 2003), 53.
2 Paraphrased from: Rolf A. Jacobson, ed., Crazy Talk: A Not-So-Stuffy Dictionary of Theological Terms (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 2008), 92.


Note: do this in some sort of project/ directory that makes sense. depot_tools are going to need to be in your path, so you may want to install them somewhere you are comfortable with.
If for some reason you do not have clang available, make sure you have the most recent Xcode command line tools installed.
from what I can tell, they both install gyp, but make dependencies installs some third party tools you may eventually need. So either one should work, but go ahead and run both if you want (I did) - it won't hurt anything.
Now the juicy part. In the v8 folder, you'll have to run make. v8's make lets you specify your architecture and number of cores.
However, your best bet is to let make figure out which architecture to build for your machine. If you know how many cores you have for your CPU, there is a command you can use to specify that.
If you open Activity Monitor, and then navigate to Window -> CPU Usage, the visual will pop up that looks like a bar graph. However many bars there are, that is how many cores you have.
This may take a while (on a kind-of-crap MacBook Pro, takes about 10 minutes).
// Create a new Isolate and make it the current one.
// Enter the context for compiling and running the hello world script.
// Convert the result to an UTF8 string and print it.
7) Finally, you're ready to compile and see hello_world.cpp's output!
viola! You're now ready to start messing with v8!
I've tried these instructions multiple times with no success. I thought maybe copying the single quote ` vs ' character was causing a problem, and tried both ways.
@matthova: Try linking against libstdc++ instead of libc++ which is default with clang. Just add -stdlib=libstdc++ to your clang++ call.
I found out (thanks to this thread https://code.google.com/p/v8/issues/detail?id=3627) that due to a relatively recent change to the V8 library, V8 requires initialisation prior to it being used. All that this entails is adding V8::Initialize() at the beginning of the main function.
// Need to initialise V8 before anything else.
Anyone has instructions for compiling against the brew install v8 libs?
Updated this for latest v8 in this project.
Building examples and linking in v8 statics implemented in .common.mk.
Note, building in Debug mode with ninja.
Copying the .bin files from the v8 build directory is also required or your Isolate crashes.
Can confirm on macOS 10.11.5, however didn't use the hello_world.cpp in this gist. Used it from here: https://developers.google.com/v8/get_started.
make: *** No rule to make target `dependencies'. Stop.
make: *** No rule to make target `builddeps'. Stop.


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Q: Extract specific field in matrix I am trying to extract some fields from a .txt file to generate another table. It is a matrix (size varies time to time) separated with ; (further by \ in header), each field can have >= 1 numerical values which corresponds to the string at the ; position of it's header too.
If that field does contain a value, I want to copy that header field of the same ; separated field and get something like below.  I have tried processing each Column one by one but i don't even know how to awk/grep the correct field and put it as new column.
If you look at the Original picture which I opened it in excel as tab-separated file for easier viewing, each column header contains a very long string separated by " \ " which represents three types of info:  Name \ HGVSc \ HGVSp. Name is always one per column but HGVSc \ HGVSp are further separated into variable number of fields by " ; " but the number ";" fields is always the same for the column header down along it's row.
For each "cell" which is separated by " ; " only, it can have number or just "." as empty values and the position of the number tells the sub-position of HGVSc and HGVSp  fields in the header which that cells refers to.
e.g. In first cell of Row CLAM19_S18, the two number is at 1st and 2nd position  of itself and it refers to 1st and 2nd substring of HGVSc and HGVSp respectively.... i.e. c.646_647insTGCTCCGTGGGC;c.457_458insGG   and .;p.Val153fs
So the final table would be something that have three new columns added for each Original Column, contain: Gene Name which is always the same down it's column but  HGVSc and HGVSp could be different or empty depending on position of cells which contained a numerical value
Can someone give me some suggestion or approach?  I am new to bash and perl scripting but any comment is appreciated. Thanks

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Q: Edittext Validation error message in android? In my app i usually show validation error msg like follow :
 if(someString.equals("")){
     editText.setError("UserName Should not be blank");
 }

is there other way to show error message??
i need your suggestion

A: I think the way you are showing the error message is better than toast. Sometimes toast duration is too short and the user isn't able to see that.
You can also achieve it by doing this:
EditText et11 = (EditText)findViewById(R.id.username);
if(et11.getText().toString().isEmpty())
{
    et11.setError("UserName Should not be blank");
}

A: private EditText edt_firstName;
private String firstName;
 firstName = edt_firstName.getText().toString().trim();

private void validateData(){
firstName = edt_firstName.getText().toString().trim();
if (!firstName.isEmpty(){
//here api call for the login or any other...
} else {
            if (firstName.isEmpty()) {
                edt_firstName.setError("Please Enter First Name");
                edt_firstName.requestFocus();
            }
}
}


Funktion-One provided the sound for Oregon's What The Festival in June, for the sixth edition of the boutique US festival.
The manufacturer's Vero system was deployed on the main stage from June 16-19, courtesy of Sound Investment and Fusebox Productions.
This year's event welcomed 7,500 people, who came for what co-founder Glen Boyd describes as: "a totally immersive festival".
To ensure that each stage has its own immersive aural environment, Boyd, together with fellow co-owners Tiffany Boyd and Peter Clark, ensured that Funktion-One loudspeakers featured throughout.
The main stage, which hosted a range of DJ and live performances from the likes of ZHU, Cut Copy and Gramatik, featured two vertical arrays of three Vero V315 mid-bass enclosures, two Vero V90 90-degree dispersion mid-high enclosures and a single Vero V60 60-degree dispersion, long-throw mid-high enclosure at the top of each hang. Nine Vero V221 bass enclosures and four Vero V132 bass enclosures were used for the asymmetric bass/sub-bass set-up. Two F101 speakers were used for front-fill, while a Resolution 2 and F218 combination handled DJ monitoring.
On the Equinox stage, Sound Investment deployed a smaller Vero system featuring four V60s, four V315s and five F221s. A pair of F1201s was used for front-fill and a second pair combined with two MB212 bass enclosures for monitoring. Effin was home to a Res 5 and F221 system, along with Funktion-One's high-performance PSM318 DJ monitors.


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Riga is the capital city of Latvia and home to half a million people.
Most people come only to Riga for a long weekend, so that's where we have decided to focus our attention. The city itself is right at the mouth of the river River Daugava on the Baltic Sea.
It's a city full of charm, gorgeous old buildings and interesting culture. What's not to love?
The old town is what Riga is all about and you'll find no better way to appreciate it than from the view on this observation deck.
You'll find info about opening hours here.
Walking into this bar is like a cross between a Harry Potter movie and science lab. Amazing drinks and some great quirky Latvia Instagram shots to be had.
With the large cobbled square outside this building has been around since the 14th century (when it was made for the Blackheads, a place for unmarried merchants, shipowners, and foreigners in Riga).
You'll get an iconic shot here. You'll find more info about the building here.
Well off the beaten tourist track but if you are interested in trains and getting wonderfully unique and colourful images then this is the spot for you.
You might not understand what's happening during the show, but Latvia is a country that prides itself on culture and its theatre.
Sitting here taking in the stunning building is an absolute pleasure. You can find out more about the shows here.
The literal translation is "three brothers" referring to the cute little trio of buildings on this back street beside each other.
After all the photos, posing and walking around the city you'll want to cap off your day with a nice drink. The view at the top of this hotel is the best place to get a Latvia Instagram shot.


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Q: How to initialize reactive form at service and than inject to component How to initialize reactive form at service and than inject to each component?
I have 2 components and a service. Both components have same form becuse its just an exam to type at one component and display at other.

  -----service----

public form: FormGroup;

 constructor(
    private formBuilder: RxFormBuilder
  )

 createform(sfm) {
    this.form = this.formBuilder.formGroup(sfm);
  }

-------input and ouptu components --------

 constructor(
    private service: Service
  ) { }

  ngOnInit() {

    const sfm = new InputForm();
    this.service.createform(sfm);

}

This gives an error that form its not initialized.

A: Since your form is going to be leveraged by the Component it would make sense to return the generated form from the Service to the Component.
Your service should generate the Form based on some data too, so that your form could be initialized with some data.
That being said, return the form from the service method:
constructor(
  private formBuilder: FormBuilder
)

createForm(sfm) {
  return this.formBuilder.formGroup({
    /*Generate form based on sfm here*/
  });
}

Now you can call the createForm method in your Component and expect it to return a FormGroup:
userForm: FormGroup;

constructor(
  private service: Service
) {}

ngOnInit() {
  const initialData = {
    name: 'John'
  };
  this.userForm = this.service.createForm(initialData);
}

You can then use this form in the template as usual:
<form [formGroup]="userForm">
  ...
</form>

You might want to read through this article on AngularInDepth where I've done exactly that.


Built in 1904, this classic up-down multi-family home on the East Side of Providence has been meticulously maintained and updated.
The second and third floor townhouse unit boasts four bedrooms and two full baths. Walk into the spacious living room that opens directly into the bright dining room, both are great for entertaining. The stunning renovated kitchen features high-end cabinetry, brand new stainless steel appliances, and a prep station. Also on this floor are two bedrooms and a full bath. Off the second floor stairwell is a charming outdoor porch that mingles with the trees to create the perfect place for alfresco dining or just reading a book.
Designed by renowned Rhode Island Architect Peter Twombly, the third floor has been completely transformed into a sophisticated sanctuary with architectural details including beautiful dark wood accents. The skylit front room is a perfect library or living room. Two bedrooms occupy this floor, one of which is currently an office, and a full bath with a walk-in glass enclosed shower.
The first floor unit is a two-bedroom unit in great condition, with a recently updated kitchen featuring new appliances and cabinets.
The gardens in the front and backyard were designed by Landscape Architect Kate Lacouture and showcases an elegant circular bluestone sitting area for evenings in the backyard.
This fantastic multi-family is in the heart of the East Side within walking distance to the popular boutiques and restaurants along Hope Street and Thayer Street. Visit the farmers market at Lippitt Memorial Park or explore Blackstone Park and the Blackstone Greenway. The campuses of Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design are closeby on historic College Hill. Minutes away is Downtown Providence and its renowned theaters and nightlife, including Trinity Rep and Waterfire.


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We carry ball mills and mall mill jars for all of your chemical pulverizing needs! Ball mills for grinding ceramic material into fine powders for glaze production.
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Sofia Airport (SOF) Car Hire
Terminal 2 Arrivals Hall,Sofia 1540
Rental counter is located in the arrivals hall within terminal 2. Sofia airport provides free shuttle bus service between terminal 1 and 2 every 30 minutes from 7am to 645 pm. Shuttle bus stops in front of both terminals are designated by indicative signs and road surface marking. Outside of the shuttle operating hours, free inter terminal transfers can be requested at information desks inside both terminal's public areas or at via flight information telephone numbers 359 2 937 2211 12 13.
After-Hours Return
The maximum number of additional drivers permitted per rental is two. Additional driver fee is 3.60 EUR per day with a maximum charge of 36.00 EUR per rental. Rental conditions apply to all additional drivers. All fees quoted are inclusive of VAT.
After hours is an on-request service provided, to pick up and/or drop off a vehicle outside branch opening hours. An additional charge of 20 EUR including VAT applies and must be paid at the rental counter on the time of pick-up. This service charge applies to all locations for hours 22:00-00:00.
Minimum driver's age is 21 years for car groups Mini and Economy
Minimum driver's age is 23 years for car groups Compact, Intermediate, Standard and Full-size.
Maximum driver's age is 75 years for all categories.
Young driver's surcharge of 3.00 EUR per day plus VAT applies for all drivers under the age of 23 (21 to 22 years) for car groups Compact, Intermediate, Standard and Full-size.
Cross Border Travel
Out of country rentals: You may drive the rental car to certain countries outside of Bulgaria. Restrictions do apply. Out of country rentals require prior approval and are charged at an extra 5.00 EUR per day and 50.00 EUR fee for green card.
Out of country rentals are allowed only into following Countries: Albania, Belgium, Bosnia, Greece, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Portugal, Sweden, Croatia, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia, Czech Republic, North Macedonia, Hungary, Spain and Switzerland.
Out of country rentals are not allowed to countries that are not listed above.
Process and publication of green card: The minimum time of publication of a green card is 5 working days. The green card covers the rented vehicle with basic insurance (T.P.I.) as long as it remains in the borders of the country for which it is issued. Roadside assistance - car replacement is available while driving to the above listed countries except Albania, Bosnia, Moldova and Montenegro.
Collision Damage Waiver is an optional coverage product which reduces the customer's financial responsibility in cases of damage to the rental vehicle to the excess and or deductible amount. The customer is liable for the full cost of the vehicle if this coverage product is not purchased or if no police statement was presented in the event of an accident to the rental company. All costs are exclusive of VAT.
Car Groups Mini and Economy 11.00 EUR PER DAY - excess is 400.00 EUR.
Car Groups Compact, Intermediate and Standard 11.00 EUR per day - excess is 600.00 EUR.
Car Groups Full-size 27.00 EUR per day - excess is 900.00 EUR.
Car Groups Intermediate SUV and Standard SUV 20.00 EUR per day - excess is 900.00 EUR.
Damage Dispute Resolution
If you wish to discuss or dispute any matters concerning damage to your rental vehicle then please contact the Rental Company using the contact information below: office.national@mirkat.bg, 0035924390950
One Way Rentals-
Domestic one way rentals are allowed for all car groups. Drop fees apply.
Domestic one-way drop fees-
Sofia to Bourgas vice versa 150.00 EUR plus VAT.
Sofia to Varna vice versa 180.00 EUR plus VAT.
Bourgas to Varna vice versa 70.00 EUR plus VAT.
Sofia Airport to Sofia City vice versa is free of charge.
One ways have to be pre-booked and the minimum length of rental must be at least 5 days for domestic one ways. All domestic one way rentals are on request.
International one-way rentals are also allowed on request to select locations. A drop fee applies. This fee amount varies depending on the one-way route and destination location. For more information on international one-way drop fees, available routes and conditions it is recommended to contact our reservations department at 359 24390950
Miscellaneous Policy
During the winter season of 1 November to 31 March and in cases of inclement winter weather conditions in the country of Bulgaria all rental vehicles are fitted with winter tires in accordance to local road laws. Winter tires are included in all rates.
Visa, American Express, Eurocard and Mastercard credit cards are accepted. All cards presented must be in the renter's name. A security deposit will be blocked on the credit card and the estimated cost of the rental will be charged at the time of pickup. The deposit will be released by the cardholder's bank upon notification of return of the vehicle. The deposit for any car category is 450.00. Debit cards, cash cards and cash are accepted as forms of payment for the rental or to purchase additional products. Please enquire at the local branch for details.
All drivers must present a full valid driving license and a valid identity card or passport. All drivers must also have held their full license for a minimum of 1 year. Renters holding a driving license from an EU member state or a country-state, which is part of the Vienna convention accordance to the law of treaties, do not require an International Driving Permit. For all other countries a valid International Driving Permit is required along with the national/ domestic driving license. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Please note that we reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further identification checks if needed, which may include an identity check with an external organization. Upon the United Kingdom leaving the European Union (EU) the requirements for UK Driving license holders driving in EU member states may change. Please check requirements before travelling. Government advice may be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prepare-to-drive-in-the-eu-after-brexit.


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Roomful of Teeth blend classical voice with pop
The vocal octet is a classical ensemble with world music and pop aspirations
Roomful of Teeth blend classical voice with pop The vocal octet is a classical ensemble with world music and pop aspirations Check out this story on IndyStar.com: http://indy.st/1u0pjjX
Star report Published 12:00 a.m. ET Aug. 31, 2014 | Updated 11:01 a.m. ET Sept. 2, 2014
Roomful of Teeth(Photo: Submitted photo)
Classical Music Indy, a classical music radio program syndicator and music advocacy group, and The Indianapolis Star have partnered to bring you classical music coverage in a new way. Using expert voices from around the country as well as informed perspectives from local audience members and experts, we hope to highlight the best classical music programming in Central Indiana and make it interesting and accessible to the widest possible audience. Visit www.classicalmusicindy.org to learn more.
Comprised of eight vocalists, Roomful of Teeth is a classical ensemble with world music and pop aspirations. The group's eponymous debut peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Classical Album chart and won the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music. Members have experience in Tuvan and Inuit throat singing, yodeling, and numerous other folk traditions.
New York-based operatic soprano Camille Zamora, local multimedia artist Jordan Munson, and Indianapolis entrepreneur Jamar Cobb Dennard to tell why Roomful of Teeth excites them.
Camille Zamora, operatic soprano, co-founder, Sing for Hope, @zamora_camille
(Photo: Submitted photo)
"These are musicians who push the boundaries of traditional vocal technique in a way that feels authentic, relevant, necessary. Coursing through a dazzling array of vocal styles, from Inuit throat singing to yearning bel canto to Appalachian shape notes to Alpine yodeling, Roomful of Teeth channels something meaningful and moving in every song they sing."
"In so many ways, this is a wide-open moment for classical music and live acoustic concerts in general, which is both wonderful and terrifying. Roomful of Teeth remind me why the human voice, raised in song, is one of our greatest communal miracles. After a moment of listening, you'll get why they won their Grammy; after a full concert, caution: blissed-out trance may ensue."
Jamar Cobb Dennard, sales recruiter and graduate of UNC School of the Arts and Western Michigan University music programs, @jamarspeaks
"A capella group Roomful of Teeth's funny, whimsical, and rich performance will have both the most musically astute and casual classical music spectators entertained, awed, energized. Their performances have an international flair rooted in Western musical tradition with fancifully titled pieces such as "A E I O U", and "Amid the Minotaurs".
"Your date will think you are cool, and your husband will thank you for not boring him with another "classical" performance. Audiences will leave this experience with a smile on their face and fodder for interesting nightcap conversation."
Jordan Munson, multimedia artist and lecturer in music technology at IUPUI, @jordan_munson
Jordan Munson (Photo: Photo by Greg Andrews)
"Roomful of Teeth has the ability to recall the entirety of written musical tradition in one performance. I'm reminded of early choral music of the 16th century, vocal techniques from seminal Phillip Glass operas, and the best pop music from any age. Fans of Bjork's "Medulla" should also take notice. Performing works from some of the most exciting young composers working today, including Pulitzer-prize winning composer and ensemble member Caroline Shaw, Roomful of Teeth pushes vocal music in bold new directions. If a secular monastic choir from the 1500's somehow transplanted themselves to the 21st century, with all knowledge of intervening cultural history included, they would make music like this."
Green Guest Artist Concert: Roomful of Teeth
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6
WHERE: Kresge Auditorium at the Green Center for the Performing Arts, 605 S. College Ave., Greencastle.
COST: $10 in advance, $15 at the door, pay-what-you-can starting at 49 cents, children, students and seniors free.
INFORMATION:www.depauw.edu
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Redskins' Meriweather has suspension reduced to one game
Sports // NFL
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte drags Washington Redskins strong safety Brandon Meriweather, center, and inside linebacker London Fletcher into the end zone Sunday in Landover, Md.Nick Wass — The Associated Press
NEW YORK >> Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather has had his two-game suspension cut in half by an appeals officer.
Meriweather was suspended Monday by the NFL for repeated violations of player safety rules. But hearing officer Ted Cottrell reduced the fine to one game Wednesday.
Cottrell is jointly appointed to the position by the league and the players union.
Meriweather's suspension by NFL vice president of football operations Merton Hanks came for repeated hits to the head and neck area of defenseless players, including two in Sunday's Washington-Chicago game.
He was flagged for a helmet-to-helmet hit on receiver Alshon Jeffery in the fourth quarter and for a helmet-first hit to the head and neck area of receiver Brandon Marshall.
He also was fined $42,000 for a helmet-first hit on Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy in Week 2, forcing Lacy out of the game with a concussion. Later in that same game, another helmet-first hit left Meriweather with a concussion, knocking him out of the game.
Meriweather will lose about $70,000 in salary as he sits out Sunday's game at Denver. He is not allowed to participate in any football activities with the team during the suspension.
Meriweather said after Sunday's game that he thought both hits against the Bears were legal. He said he's tried to change his game to suit the NFL's tackling rules.
"I wasn't trying to be dirty. I wasn't trying to hurt nobody," he said. "I didn't lead with my, didn't launch with my head. I used my shoulder like they told me to do."
The suspension could leave the Redskins without their two starting safeties when they face Peyton Manning and the Broncos. Strong safety Reed Doughty suffered a concussion Sunday when the Bears attempted an onside kick in the fourth quarter.


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AA Capital LP Announces Filing of Early Warning Report Related to Acquisition of Common Shares of Automotive Finco Corp. (Formerly Augyva Mining Resources Inc.)
March 06, 2017 16:29 ET | Source: AA Capital LP
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - March 6, 2017) - In connection with a change of business transaction approved by the shareholders of Automotive Finco Corp. (the "Company") (formerly Augyva Mining Resources Inc.) on February 23, 2017, AA Capital LP ("AA Capital"), located at 200 Bay Street, Suite 3800, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2Z4, Canada, has filed an early warning report announcing that AA Capital acquired ownership of 65,000,000 common shares ("Shares") in the Company, located at 8 King Street East, Suite 1800, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 1B5, Canada, (the "Resulting Issuer") at a price of $0.16 per Share for cash consideration of $10,400,000. The Shares were acquired by AA Capital by way of private placement which closed on March 3, 2017 (the "Private Placement") and not pursuant to market purchases.
As a result of the Private Placement, AA Capital, the general partner of which is controlled by Mr. Kuldeep Billan, is now a shareholder and a control person of the Company. Following the Private Placement, AA Capital owned and exercised control over 65,000,000 Shares, representing 24% of the total issued and outstanding Shares. Prior to the Private Placement, AA Capital owned no Shares of the Company. On March 3, 2017, the Company filed articles of amendment to change its name to Automotive Finco Corp. and consolidate its Shares on a 15:1 basis (the "Consolidation"). As a result of the Consolidation, AA Capital currently owns and exercises control over 4,333,333 Shares, representing 24% of the total issued and outstanding Shares.
The Shares were acquired for investment purposes. AA Capital will evaluate its investment in the Company from time to time and may, based on such evaluation, market conditions and other circumstances, increase or decrease shareholdings as circumstances require.
This news release is issued pursuant to National Instrument 62-103 - The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues, which also requires a report to be filed with regulatory authorities in each of the jurisdictions in which the Company is a reporting issuer containing additional information with respect to the foregoing matters (the "Early Warning Report"). A copy of the Early Warning Report will appear with the Company's documents on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. A copy of the Early Warning Report may also be obtained by contacting Kuldeep Billan at 416 309-2198 or kbillan@rogers.com.
Kuldeep Billan
kbillan@rogers.com
AA Capital LP


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Mauro Ferrari will take up his new role in January 2020
Darnell Miller
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In January 2020, Italian engineer Mauro Ferrari will take over the presidency of the European Research Council (ERC), which supports research groups in a wide range of fields. Ferrari will replace French mathematician Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, who has held the position since 2014. Ferrari, 59, graduated in mathematics from the University of Padua, Italy, and has a PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, in the USA. After his wife died of cancer in 1995, he stopped studying the movement of galaxies to return to medical research. "I felt I had to do something against cancer," he told Spanish newspaper El País. Considered a pioneer in nanomedicine having helped create nanoparticles that transport drugs to tumors, Ferrari began studying medicine in 2002 at the age of 43, but did not complete the course. The following year, the US National Cancer Institute appointed him as head of its Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer. Ferrari told the journal Nature that his multidisciplinary background helps him to establish good relationships with researchers working in different fields.
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Phil English on Foreign Policy
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Voted YES on cooperating with India as a nuclear power.
Congressional Summary:US-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act:
Approves the US-India Agreement for Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy.
Declares that it is US policy to prevent the transfer to India of nuclear equipment, materials, or technology from other participating governments in the Nuclear Suppliers Group or from any other source; and
any nuclear power reactor fuel reserve provided to India for use in safeguarded civilian nuclear facilities should be commensurate with reasonable reactor operating requirements.
Proponent's argument to vote Yes:Rep. HOWARD BERMAN (D, CA-28): Integrating India into a global nonproliferation regime is a positive step. Before anyone gets too sanctimonious about India's nuclear weapons program, we should acknowledge that the five recognized nuclear weapons states have not done nearly enough to fulfill their commitments under the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, including making serious reductions in their own arsenals, nor in the case of the US in ratifying the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.
Opponent's argument to vote No:Rep. BARBARA LEE (D, CA-9): In withholding my approval, I seek not to penalize the people of India but, rather, to affirm the principle of nuclear nonproliferation. Jettisoning adherence to the international nuclear nonproliferation framework that has served the world so well for more than 30 years, as approval of the agreement before us would do, is just simply unwise. It is also reckless.
Approval of this agreement undermines our efforts to dissuade countries like Iran and North Korea from developing nuclear weapons. By approving this agreement, all we are doing is creating incentives for other countries to withdraw from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. Reference: US-India Nuclear Agreement; Bill HR.7081 ; vote number 2008-H662 on Sep 27, 2008
Voted NO on deterring foreign arms transfers to China.
To authorize measures to deter arms transfers by foreign countries to the People's Republic of China, A YES vote would grant the President the ability to place sanctions on any individual or country that violates the arms embargo, including:
Denial of participation in cooperative research and development
Prohibition of ownership and control of any business registered as a manufacturer or exporter of defense articles or services
Removal of all licenses relative to dual-use goods or technology
Prohibition of participation of any foreign military sales
Reference: East Asia Security Act; Bill HR 3100 ; vote number 2005-374 on Jul 14, 2005
Voted YES on reforming the UN by restricting US funding.
To reform the United Nations, by limiting the US contribution to the UN by up to one-half by the year 2007, if the following reforms are not made:
Requires the creation of an Independent Oversight Board with the authority to evaluate all operations of the UN
Instructs the UN to implement procedures to protect whistle-blowers, individuals who reveal wrongdoings within an organization to the public or to those in positions of authority
Obliges the creation of a uniform code of conduct for all UN officials
Requires the shifting of the funding mechanisms of certain organizational programs from the regular assessed UN budget to voluntarily funded programs
Compels the US President to influence the Secretary General of the UN to waive diplomatic immunity for UN officials under investigation or charged with serious criminal offences
Creates a certification of UN cooperation to provide documentary evidence to member states investigating the Oil-for-Food program
Reference: United Nations Reform Act; Bill HR 2745 ; vote number 2005-282 on Jun 17, 2005
Voted YES on keeping Cuba travel ban until political prisoners released.
Stop enforcing travel restrictions on US citizens to Cuba, only after the president has certified that Cuba has released all political prisoners, and extradited all individuals sought by the US on charges of air piracy, drug trafficking and murder. Bill HR 2590 ; vote number 2001-270 on Jul 25, 2001
Voted YES on withholding $244M in UN Back Payments until US seat restored.
Vote to adopt an amendment that would require that the United States be restored to its seat on the UN Human Rights Commission before the payment of $244 million in funds already designated to pay UN back dues. Reference: Amendment sponsored by Hyde, R-IL; Bill HR 1646 ; vote number 2001-107 on May 10, 2001
Voted YES on $156M to IMF for 3rd-world debt reduction.
Vote on an amendment that would transfer $156 million from foreign military financing to the Highly Indebted Poor Countries [HIPC] Trust Fund. The HIPC Trust fund is designed to help debtor countries pay off the money they owe to multilateral agencies such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. Reference: Amendment sponsored by Waters, D-CA; Bill HR 4811 ; vote number 2000-397 on Jul 13, 2000
Voted YES on Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China.
Vote to give permanent Normal Trade Relations [NTR] status to China. Currently, NTR status for China is debated and voted on annually. The measure contains provisions designed to protect the United States from Chinese import surges and the administration would have to report annually on China's compliance with the trade agreement. The bill establishes a commission to monitor human rights, labor standards and religious freedom in China. Reference: Bill sponsored by Archer, R-TX; Bill HR 4444 ; vote number 2000-228 on May 24, 2000
Voted YES on $15.2 billion for foreign operations.
Vote on a bill to provide $15.2 billion for foreign operations in FY 2000. Among other provisions, the bill would provide $1.82 billion over three years for implementation of the Wye River peace accord in the Middle East. In addition, the measure would provide $123 million in multilateral debt relief and would contribute $25 million to the United National Population Fund. Reference: Bill sponsored by Callahan, R-AL; Bill HR 3196 ; vote number 1999-572 on Nov 5, 1999
Allow Americans to travel to Cuba.
English co-sponsored allowing Americans to travel to Cuba
OnTheIssues.org explanation: The US government has forbidden US citizens from traveling to Cuba since the 1960s. Try booking a trip from Mexico City to Havana on travelocity.com (or any travel website) and it says, "Due to a U.S. government travel restriction we are unable to book this reservation." You can, however, purchase that same ticket while in Mexico City, or anywhere else in the world. Sanford's bill attempts to undo this long-standing situation.
OFFICIAL CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Prohibits the President from regulating or prohibiting, directly or indirectly, travel to or from Cuba by US citizens, or any of specified transactions incident to such travel.
Declares that this prohibition does not authorize the importation into the US of any goods for personal consumption acquired in Cuba; &
The restrictions on the President's authority do not apply in a case in which the US is at war with Cuba.
EXCERPTS FROM BILL:
FREEDOM OF TRAVEL FOR U.S. CITIZENS AND LEGAL RESIDENTS: The President shall not regulate or prohibit travel to or from Cuba by US citizens or legal residents.
TRANSACTIONS INCIDENT TO TRAVEL: The President shall not regulate any transactions ordinarily incident to travel to or from Cuba, including the importation into Cuba or the US of accompanied baggage; the payment of living expenses; or facilitation of travel to, from, or within Cuba.
EXCEPTION: The restrictions on authority contained in section 1 do not apply in a case in which the US is at war with Cuba, armed hostilities between the two countries are in progress, or there is imminent danger to the public health or the physical safety of United States travelers.
LEGISLATIVE OUTCOME: Referred to the House Committee on the Western Hemisphere; never called for a House vote. Source: Cuba travel bill (H.R.4471) 00-HR4471 on May 16, 2000
Member of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus.
English is a member of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus
The Congressional Human Rights Caucus (CHRC) is a bipartisan group of Members of Congress in the United States House of Representatives that works to raise awareness about and combat human rights abuses throughout the world.
The caucus keeps members and their staff informed of opportunities to help through briefings on human rights topics and letter initiatives. Source: Congressional Caucus Web site 01-CHRC0 on Jan 8, 2001
Keep sanctions against Syria until WMDs are dismantled.
English co-sponsored keeping sanctions against Syria until WMDs are dismantled
This bill states that U.S. sanctions and controls relating to Syria shall remain in effect until the President certifies that Syria has ceased support for terrorism, has dismantled biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons programs, and has committed to combat their proliferation, respects the boundaries and sovereignty of all neighboring countries, and upholds human rights and civil liberties.
Also imposes specified trade, assistance, and military sanctions, as appropriate, on persons or countries that transfer goods or technology so as to contribute to Syria's biological, chemical, nuclear, or advanced conventional weapons programs.
Imposes specified sanctions aimed at Syria's energy sector.
Sets forth diplomatic measures intended to isolate the government of Syria.
Directs the President to provide assistance to support a democratic transition in Syria. Source: Syria Accountability and Liberation Act (H.R.2332) 07-HR2332 on May 15, 2007
Member of the Silk Road Congressional Caucus.
English is a member the Silk Road Congressional Caucus
The Silk Road refers to the ancient trade route through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan first explored by Marco Polo. The hope for the Silk Road Caucus is to help connect Central and South Asia and the Caucasus with the US, in an effort to encourage economic, cultural, and political exchange between our countries.
Why should Congress be interested in today's Silk Road?
Silk Road countries desire a deeper engagement with the US.
China and Russia have recently begun to project influence into the Silk Road region, in some cases at the expense of US interests.
Silk Road petroleum reserves have the potential of expanding world supply, resulting in better prices for U.S. consumers.
Some Silk Road nations possess weapons of mass destruction, and U.S. involvement is critical to curtailing WMD proliferation.
Extremist Islamic fundamentalism is attempting to disrupt and dominate politics in the region.
Countries of the Silk Road are seeking a well-conceived and proactive policy of engagement, which authorizes U.S. assistance to support their economic and political independence. After decades of Communist rule, these countries have faced a tough road toward economic development and prosperity, and the cultivation of a democratic society. It is important for Congress to provide and guide increased aid to support conflict resolution, humanitarian relief, economic and democratic reform, and respect for human rights in the region.
It is clear that the U.S. can no longer abide by its current policy toward the region--one that emphasizes a stand back and watch approach. Economic prosperity, the growth of democracy, and the establishment of the rule of law in the Silk Road states is essential for regional stability and US national security. The US must actively engage this region--both economically and politically. Source: Silk Road Caucus website 07-SRC0 on Nov 6, 2007
Condemns Russia for provocative statements to Georgia.
English co-sponsored condemning Russia for provocative statements to Georgia
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding provocative and dangerous statements made by the Government of the Russian Federation that undermine the territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia.
Whereas, since 1993, the territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia has been reaffirmed by the international community and 32 UN Security Council resolutions;
Whereas the Government of the Republic of Georgia has pursued with good faith the peaceful resolution of territorial conflicts in the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia since the end of hostilities in 1993;
Whereas, for several years, the Government of Russia has engaged in an ongoing process of usurping the sovereignty of Georgia in Abkhazia and South Ossetia by awarding subsidies, the right to vote in elections in Russia, and Russian passports to people living in those regions;
Whereas the announcement of the Government of the Russian Federation that it will establish 'official ties' with the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and further involve itself in aspects of their government appears to be a thinly veiled attempt at annexation;
Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Congress condemns recent decisions made by the Government of the Russian Federation to establish 'official ties' with the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia;
Calls upon the Government of the Russian Federation to disavow this policy, which gives the appearance of being motivated by an appetite for annexation;
affirms that the restoration of the territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia is in the interest of all who seek peace and stability in the region.
Legislative Outcome: Related bills: H.RES.1166 & S.RES.418; Agreed to by Senate; Passed/agreed to in House, by recorded vote: 390-23 (Roll no. 269). Source: Resolution on South Ossetia (S. RES. 550) 08-SR550 on May 2, 2008
Let Ukraine & Georgia enter NATO.
English co-sponsored including Ukraine & Georgia in NATO
Congressional Summary: A resolution expressing strong support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to enter into a Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine:
reaffirming support for enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to include democratic governments that are able to meet the membership responsibilities;
that NATO's expansion contributes to its relevance;
that Georgia and Ukraine are strong allies that have made important progress in the areas of defense and democratic and human rights reform;
that a stronger relationship among Georgia, Ukraine, and NATO will benefit those countries and NATO member states; and
that the United States should take the lead in supporting the awarding of a Membership Action Plan to Georgia and Ukraine.
Legislative Outome: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Source: S.RES.439 & H.RES.997 2008-SR439 on Jan 31, 2008
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Financial lending institutions, such as banks and mortgage companies, are constantly reviewing and redefining their risk analysis and management policies so that risks can be detected before they become liabilities. Because of numerous laws and regulations that have been enacted, potential investment projects must undergo great scrutiny from the environmental aspect to the design and construction phases of the project to insure that the investment is viable. While each lending institution has its own level of risk tolerance in agreement with company policy, the common goal is to reduce the potential for lender liability. The first step in reducing lender liability is follow acceptable and appropriate environmental due diligence procedures in all transactions. The purpose of environmental due diligence is to assess the environmental condition of a property to determine the level of environmental risk associated with a transaction and to evaluate possible constraints on the planned use of the property imposed by the environmental condition of the property or nearby properties.
Environmental due diligence can involve the completion of either a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) or a Transaction Screen Process (TSP). A Phase I ESA involves a thorough review of permits, compliance records, and governmental regulatory files concerning the property in question, and the evaluation of any off-site waste management facilities used by the facility. A title search dating back to 1940 is completed to determine the prior uses of the property and waste disposal practices. It also includes a geologic review and a historical review using aerial photographs, topographic maps, and various other documents. A visual inspection or site reconnaissance of the property is completed to identify obvious signs of problems with past disposal practices, such as stained soil or rusted and deteriorating drums, or the presence of underground storage tanks.
A Transaction Screen Process (TSP) is similar to Phase I ESA in that a regulatory review and a limited historical search are conducted, but during the site visit, the owner completes visit a transaction screen questionnaire. TSP's are ideal for properties where the owner has extensive knowledge of the previous property uses. These are the minimum requirements stated in the environmental due diligence guidelines issued by the American Standard for Testing and Materials E 1527 and E 1528 (ASTM), which has become the standard for most organizations and involved parties. Some lending institutions have more stringent requirements including a visual inspection for lead based paint, asbestos, PCB containing electrical equipment, radon, and wetlands. Not only is environmental due diligence important to loan application process prior to settlement, but must be constantly monitored throughout the life of the loan.
In addition to environmental risks, risk analysis and management must also be conducted for projects involving construction period investment. Risks associated with the general contractor and project architect's capacity, quality, performance, change orders, production, and operations and maintenance during construction can be just as harmful if not more so than the environmental aspects. Risk control actions that should be completed by the lender to ensure the viability of general contractors and architects are to evaluate the number of years of business, balance sheet, prior annual income, and experience with similar work and funders. The lender should also confirm the developer's receipt of references from the last three clients. Additional confirmations made should be the bondability of the contractor for the contract amount and the ability of the architect to obtain professional liability coverage for greater of $250,000 or 10% of the hard costs.
Construction contract documents including plans, specifications, and form of contract should be reviewed to ensure completeness, adequacy, and appropriateness. Recommendations of unit prices should be made for possible change order items. Local market conditions, construction type, season, and the ability of the contractor to complete the project should be reviewed. Contractor performance risk controls include a 10% retainage requirement until substantial completion, release of liens and title updates with each draw request, and require performance and payment guarantees. Construction production risk can be reduced by requiring a monthly review of construction level of completion (per draw requests), quality, conformance to plans and specifications, adequacy of remaining funds, and time to complete the work.
These general control measures are only a small representation of risk controls for construction period investments. They can vary from low to moderate to high cost to the lender/owner depending on the size of the project. Combined with environmental due diligence, lenders can significantly reduce, to completely eliminate, risk over the course of the project construction and loan.


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US intel report: Putin authorized operations to help Trump in 2020 presidential election
By Eric Tucker
President-elect Joe Biden's 2020 election win certified by Congress
Congress was forced to abruptly halt its session on counting Electoral College votes won by President-elect Joe Biden as supporters of President Donald Trump swarmed the U.S. Capitol. But the counting resumed, and Biden's win was certified.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized influence operations to help Donald Trump in last November's presidential election, according to a declassified intelligence assessment that found broad efforts by the Kremlin and Iran to shape the outcome of the race but ultimately no evidence that any foreign actor changed votes or otherwise disrupted the voting process.
The report released Tuesday from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence represents the most detailed assessment of the array of foreign threats to the 2020 election. These included efforts by Iran to undermine confidence in the vote and harm Trump's re-election prospects as well as Moscow operations that used Trump's allies to smear Joe Biden, the eventual winner.
Despite those threats, though, intelligence officials found "no indications that any foreign actor attempted to interfere in the 2020 US elections by altering any technical aspect of the voting process, including voter registration, ballot casting, vote tabulation, or reporting results."
The report is the latest official affirmation of the integrity of the election, even as Trump supporters continue to make false claims of interference, from foreign or domestic actors, and refuse to accept Biden's victory. Multiple courts and even Trump's own Justice Department refuted claims of widespread fraud. The document makes clear that even while Trump has cried foul about the legitimacy of the election, intelligence officials believe Russia leaned on his associates to try to tip the outcome of the election.
The report wades into the politically freighted assessments of ferreting out which foreign adversaries supported which candidates during the 2020 presidential election. Trump, whose 2016 election effort benefited from hacking by Russian intelligence officers and a covert social media campaign, seized on an intelligence community assessment from August that said China preferred a Biden presidency to Trump's re-election. And his intelligence director faced blowback from some Democrats for a hastily called news conference on Iranian efforts he said were aimed against Trump.
Tuesday's report, however, says China ultimately did not interfere on either side and "considered but did not deploy" influence operations aimed at affecting the outcome. U.S. officials say they determined that Beijing valued a stable relationship with the U.S. and did not consider either election outcome as advantageous enough for it to risk getting caught with interference.
The primary threats instead came from Russia and Iran, albeit with different intentions and through different means, according to intelligence officials.
In the case of Russia, the report says, Russia sought to undermine Biden's candidacy because it viewed his presidency as disadvantageous to the Kremlin, though it likely took some steps to prepare for a Democratic administration as the election neared.
The report also says Putin authorized influence operations aimed at denigrating Biden, boosting Trump, undermining confidence in the election and exacerbating social divisions in the U.S.
FILE - President Joe Biden speaks at the Pentagon Feb. 10, 2021 in Washington, DC.
Central to that effort was the reliance on proxies linked to Russian intelligence "to launder influence narratives" by using media organizations and people close to Trump to push "false" and "misleading" smear campaigns against Biden.
Intelligence officials did not single out any Trump ally in that effort, but longtime associate Rudy Giuliani met repeatedly with Ukrainian lawmaker Andrii Derkach, who released heavily edited recordings of Biden speaking while vice president with Ukraine's then-president in an effort to link him to unsubstantiated corruption. U.S. officials have said they regard Derkach as an active Russian agent, and Tuesday's report said Putin is believed to have "purview" over his activities.
Notably, though, Russia was not as aggressive as in past election cycles in trying to hack election infrastructure, and the report says that Russian cyber operations that targeted state and local government networks last year were probably not focused on the election and were instead part of a broader effort to target U.S. and global entities.
Iran, meanwhile, carried out its own influence campaign aimed at harming Trump's re-election bid, an effort U.S. officials say was approved by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
One "highly targeted operation" — the subject of an October news conference by then-Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe and FBI Director Christopher Wray — involved a flurry of emails to Democratic voters in battleground states that falsely purported to be from the far-right group Proud Boys and threatened the recipients if they didn't vote for Trump.
Iran's efforts, which officials say were more aggressive than in past elections and continued even after the contest was over, were focused on sowing discord in the U.S., likely because Tehran believed that would hurt Trump's re-election chances.
Though Iran sought to exploit the vulnerabilities of state election websites, and did "compromise US entities associated with election infrastructure as a part of a broad targeting effort across multiple sectors worldwide," it did not attempt to manipulate votes or affect election infrastructure.
The 15-page document is a declassified version of a broader election interference report that was provided to Trump on Jan. 7, one day after a riot at the U.S. Capitol that occurred while Congress had gathered to certify the election results.
A separate document released Tuesday from the departments of Justice and Homeland Security reached a similar conclusion about the integrity of the election.
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Why Destiny is done: Slocum, 2 others transfer from Maryland
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Just weeks after her miraculous shot in the NCAA Tournament, why talented freshman Destiny Slocum is leaving the Maryland women's basketball program.
WASHINGTON — It's hard to imagine that just two weeks ago the Maryland women's basketball team was preparing to leave for Bridgeport and a Regional Semifinal showdown with Oregon. Members of the media covering the Terps that day knew full well that it might be the last time they'd be interviewing senior co-captains Brionna Jones and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough. But they didn't know it would be the final time they'd be speaking with freshman phenom Destiny Slocum. The school announced Tuesday that the Big Ten, National Freshman of the Year and two others would be transferring.
What happened? The Boise, Idaho, native simply missed home a lot more than she thought she would, according to multiple sources close to the program. She was also preoccupied with an illness within the family this year. A college basketball season is more than just the 30-40 games, the countless practices, or even the 30 credits worth of classes. For Slocum, it also involved being over 2,000 miles away from her family and support center. After a successful winter but long academic year, she decided to return home, though she has not announced her ultimate destination yet.
Slocum was the Terrapin comet that shined from the moment she set foot on campus. The centerpiece to coach Brenda Frese's top-ranked recruiting class, Slocum wasted no time asserting herself as the team's offensive initiator. On a team with two prolific seniors in Jones and Walker-Kimbrough, Slocum was the floor general. She also had a propensity for hitting last-second shots — the most notable, her three-quarter court dart at the end of the first half against West Virginia in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. That would be her final game at Xfinity Center for the Terps.
Two other departures will further shake up the Terps' roster for 2017-18: sophomore forward Kiah Gillespie and freshman center Jenna Staiti are transferring as well. Gillespie started nine of her first 10 games as a freshman but saw her minutes diminish once conference play got underway. This winter saw a reserved role for Gillespie, who averaged nine minutes per game and did not play in the season-ending loss to Oregon. Staiti averaged less than six minutes per game in her lone season with the Terps. Both would have had larger roles in theory next year, with Brionna Jones graduating and no incoming freshmen recruits.
But the big departure is that of Slocum, who would have been the catalyst of a team trying to find its way without Jones and Walker-Kimbrough. Because she could have continued to get better each year and see her number raised to the rafters on senior day. Because instead of the start of a great Terrapin career, this past winter will be one of unrealized possibilities. A four-year career in College Park wasn't in her destiny. October 15 now looms large for a Maryland program that will have to replace three starters from a 32-win team.
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