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Family Jewels
Red Pill Reality Dispelling Blue Pill Delusions: P...
What's Good for the Goose, Is Good for the Gander
Feminism is the Key to the UN's Agenda for the 21s...
Winston Smith Works for Wikipedia
Fad Diet Religiousity
Conspiracy Theory Versus Conspiracy Facts
How Banks Create Money...Out of Thin Air
The Paleolithic Diet Explained
Fare Thee Well, Novaseeker
Defining Hypergamy
Since the early 2000's all 50 States in the US have created Sex Offender registries. I've looked at my own State's registry several times, and it's not surprising to note that 99% of all the registered offenders are men.
Now some of these men certainly deserve to be on that list...rapists and pedophiles who were convicted and served time for their crimes. But you also have guys on that list who are convicted for crimes like "Sexual Harassment, 3rd Degree" aka a guy may have grabbed a girl's ass or something trivial like that which has now become a criminal offense, branding the unfortunate man with the 21st centuries version of the Scarlet letter for the rest of his life.
We've also seen the emergence of sites like Don't Date Him Girl, in which women could upload photos and info of men they've dated to supposedly warn their sisters of the players and cheaters who pumped and dumped them.
To date, there has not been a comparable registry for women...until now.
Paul Elam at AVoiceForMen has just unveiled his latest plan for anti-feminist activism...striking back at the FemBorg's insidious Vagenda (I picked up that clever pun up from a commenter over at Alte's...not sure whom) by giving them a dose of their own medicine. Paul and his cohorts have used wiki-media software to create register-her.com.
Upon announcement of the site on A Voice For Men Radio Show, some pro-feminist asshat emailed the following complaint to wikipedia:
Subject: Anti-feminists using Wikimedia software to paint women as rapists and child molesters
Hello. I'm wondering if you could please check out whether the following Web site is in compliance with the terms of use on Wikimedia software. It's an anti-feminist Web site that posts names, pictures, addresses, phone numbers, and even "routes to work" of women that the site deems to be false accusers of rape, among other designations.
Register-Her.com
http://www.register-her.com/
The owners of the above Web site announced the launch of it on a broadcast of their internet-based radio station today, June 28, 2011. In this broadcast, the host, Paul Elam, claims that the contact information, place of residence, place of employment, personal phone numbers, work phone numbers, and even routes from their home to place of employment will be placed on this site which uses Wikimedia software.
Here's the radio broadcast where the above statements were made:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/avoiceformen/2011/06/29/ftsu-big-time
Please advise on whether this is a permissible use of your software, and if not permissible, whether or not you intend to revoke their license to your your[sic] software. Thank you.
"...to paint women?" As far as I can tell, most of the women registered are infamous and widely recognized and/or convicted for their crimes...like Debra LaFave, convicted of statutory rape of a 14 year old student, or Mary Winkler who shot her husband in the back with a shotgun and got away with a reduced conviction for claiming he abused her.
Almost one week after having wikipedia unjustly delete Thomas J. Ball's page, it's a rather fitting tribute to use basically the same software to do an end-around against the pro-feminst wikipedia editors and create a registry to expose the worst female offenders of our Brave New World Order.
Posted by Keoni Galt at 12:08 AM
And in an odd turn of events while listening to the radio yesterday, John Tesh of all people mentioned how "experts" now are noticing the declining birth rates. Of course he blamed it on the economy which has a big part in it but lets who else is responsible.
You reap what you sow America.
The last part should include let's not forget who else is responsible.
dannyfrom504 said...
Keoni-
as much as i take away from you site, i'm starting to think i need to stay away from it lest i find a cave to inhabit and simply read my books and stay away from women all together.
i'm 37, career military, and never married. the more i trudge though the "manosphere" the more i'm dissuaded from considering marriage. i was sketchy on it before....after going through blogs...EFF marriage. i'm better off reading my books and taking my dog for a run.
It's called the Red Pill Danny.
I'm 40, never married and no kids. My paid off house sits empty for the most part. And unless women start opening their mouths and realizing the damage they are doing to us all, the house will continue to stay that way. I simply will not risk my hard earned life for a woman, for the nation, or for this society.
Put me down and call me a loser all you want out there. Make fun of me and shame me on Manboobz too for all I care. But feminists and jerkoffs like Futrelle, it's not just me. I know too many men IN REAL LIFE who are living the same way because they not only realize the risks are too great, but that the women are of such low quality and aren't a benefit, but a burden. It's a given that most of us will remain single. How sad.
i'm 37, career military, and never married. the more i trudge though the "manosphere" the more i'm dissuaded from considering marriage.
It's tough, isn't it?
I don't know what to say....I'm sure as a military man that you know of plenty fellow soldiers who've been ass raped by divorce.
When I was a young man, I used to be mover. Here in Hawaii, we have all bases on all four branches of the military and a lot of our moves where military families.
I moved many many houses in which the wife was taking the kid(s) and going back to her home state, leaving the man who was stationed here. Most of these men were simply broken and helpless in the face of it. The military completely gave everything to the divorcing spouse.
As I've said many, many times in the past...should I end up widowed or divorced, I would never get married again.
Jack Dublin said...
Any bets on:
1) when someone will try to take the site down.
2)what the excuse will be for attacking this site while leaving man-focused sites alone.
i refernce you often in my blog, i acknowledge your making a marriage work, yet i'm all too keen as to the pit-falls of said union. maybe i just need to "game up" (which i'm doing).
as much as i adore women and relationships, YES....it is tough out there. i do however, feel i'm blessed that i've atleast taken the red pill. asskeptikal as i am, i do feel more informed than many of my single and never married bretheren.
i need to quit bitching and "game up".
i forgot to mention...here's somthing i found. i'd like to hear your take on it Keoni. i posted about it on my blog.
http://dontmarry.wordpress.com
Dulantha said...
All of these law schemes are working in favor of feminism and feminists.
There are lot of homosexual sex offenders. But these laws are not for punishing them. Actually these are for bashing heterosexual orientation.
Feminists are concealing homosexual offenses deliberately from the society and letting the law scheme to track only heterosexual offenders.


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Q: BST [homework] how does this method of iterative traversal work? I'm using an example from a free book Open Data Structures (in Java) by Pat Morin. I believe i understand the concept of what is going on for tree traversal (keep going left until you can't go any more left, then right and then back up.
I'm a little flummoxed on the code below however. How exactly does it know to change branches in a structure such as:
  r(oot)
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|    |
a    b
   |  |
   c  d

void traverse2() {
     Node u = r, prev = nil, next;
     while (u != nil) {
       if (prev == u.parent) {
         if (u.left != nil) next = u.left;
         else if (u.right != nil) next = u.right;
         else next = u.parent;
       } else if (prev == u.left) {
         if (u.right != nil) next = u.right;
         else next = u.parent;
       } else {
         next = u.parent;
       }
       prev = u;
       u = next;
} }

from what I can see it automatically goes to parent even though the root has none?

A: The root's parent is nil, so the algorithm terminates once it leaves the root by its parent (which it does after visiting the right subtree.)

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Me? Listen for me in the background among the noise, hisses, taps, clicks, and pops.
Perhaps hear me buried in the acerbic words, harsh tones, callous shrieks, clumsy fingerings, pick flips, footsteps, deep breaths, and chest thumps.
Try to catch me closing a door and opening a window.
Whoever was revealed became invisible.
Too many words. Too much smoke blown.
Nothing to see here. No reason to show up.
It's barely a glimpse of a full image; it's a poor, paper-thin facsimile.
It's all a blurry snapshot of someone moving too fast to see.
It's an anti-climactic character remaining idle in the end.
It's a mean means without meaning.
It's a pandemonium of silence.
It's a squeaking gerbil wheel.
It's two handfuls of space.
It's the worst foot first.
It's brittle like elders.
It's frail like babies.
It's a broken harp.
It's a red kazoo.
In no way do I want folks to think I'm not proud of my work, proud of my playing, proud of all my words worth. Nor do I want people to think I'm ashamed. But I'm not feeling pride is much of a player here. And I don't pretend to know what others think they know about my variety of shamelessness.
There is some illumination in all this is: that if I released some sort of art deemed flawless, it would truly be a false image. Imperfect creatures are what we all are, and I am no exception.
I hope you enjoy some parts, as I can say I took some joy in making it. For the pieces you don't particularly enjoy, let me just apologize, and say how much I sympathize. It's always difficult for me to express a wide range of connected ideas. Most of these things are new and old sounds that I never wanted to make in this context, and words I never wanted people to hear this way. However, in desiring never to be reminded of some things again, I felt obliged to cryogenically freeze them for people to stare at, like in some museum. Trying to make this album during a rapid spring and non-stop summer was also like capturing some tiger from the jungle. Now hearing it is like watching a wild thing pace angrily in a cage. It causes me conflicting emotions. Empathy. Emptiness. Exhilaration.
I know there are better things yet to come. I'm certainly built for more. Yet not knowing how to stop spilling what I receive makes me expect less. It keeps me hungry and humble, even when I feel like I'm full up and full of it.

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Eddie Jones nabs Springboks assistant in England coaching shake-up
It is a decision I take with great humility and responsibility and know there is a huge legacy to live up to.
"Having coached against them you get to respect their identity so to get the opportunity to be part of that is a huge honour and privilege".
Little over two months ago, Proudfoot was masterminding England's defeat in the World Cup final as South Africa's forwards coach.
England has hired one of the key coaches behind South Africa's run to the Rugby World Cup title as part of a shake-up of the backroom staff under head coach Eddie Jones.
The two link up with Steve Borthwick, who moves into a skills coach capacity amid strong links with Leicester Tigers, and John Mitchell who stays on as defence coach.
"The Six Nations is a fresh start for the team so that is how we have approached our coaching staff", said Jones.
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South African-born Proudfoot, a former Scotland global, has been involved with the Springboks since 2016 and joins England following the end of his contract with South Africa.
Having been in the opposite dugout in the World Cup final, he is set to join forces with Eddie Jones, who continues as England coach after guiding them to second place in the global showpiece event.
Jones welcomed the technical expertise that he believes Proudfoot would bring to the England coaching setup. "We feel he can take the forwards to another level and build on the great work Neal and Steve have done over the last four years".
Another arrival to the coaching staff is Simon Amor, who leaves his role as head coach of the England Sevens team to become attack coach under Jones.
"We used him in the run-up to the Rugby World Cup in some of our training camps. I'm also keen to work closely with the Premiership club coaches, keep improving and getting better myself, further developing what I've learned in my career so far".
"We have had our eyes on Simon for a while", said Jones. I have been very impressed with his dynamism and his rugby intellect. "The things I am most excited about are being able to learn in this environment and having an opportunity to help improve some great players and the team. We have done some great things under Scott Wisemantel and we will always be forever grateful for the work he did, but we are excited about Simon coming in and what he is going to bring".
Australian prime minister's approval rating singed by bushfires
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Father and two young children swept away by wave on shore
Officials have not yet released the names of the three or provided an update on the status of the father. The 7-year-old girl was pulled out of the water but later died at the hospital.
Pearl Jam announces new album, tour with no Pacific Northwest dates
The iconic Seattle-based grunge outfit revealed the news via Pearl Jam Radio, its own SiriusXM channel, on Monday afternoon. The band will bring its 2020 tour to Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona on April 11 , 2020, according to a news release.
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A biopic on Jhulan Goswami is in the works, and reports state that Anushka will play the lead in the biopic of the all-rounder. Reports also suggest that the shooting of the biopic is expected to take place in the dressing room as well as Eden Gardens .
U.S. officials will visit United Kingdom to push Huawei 5G ban
At the same time though, industry warnings suggest that banning the Chinese telecom giant outright would cost billions of dollars. Responding to the interview, Johnson's spokesman said: "When a decision has been made we will provide an update to parliament".
Gigi Hadid among potential jurors for Harvey Weinstein's rape trial
The fashion model appeared in the Manhattan courtroom of Justice James Burke on Monday as a potential juror in the case. Surrounded by photographers as she left the courthouse, Hadid said: "I'm not allowed to talk about jury duty".
Cardi B Expresses Interest In Being A Politician
As for what office she would run for, the rapper said she has one position in mind. Our country is in a hellhole now - all for a f-king wall", Cardi raved.
New Westworld Season 3 Teaser Sets Premiere Date
HBO is calling it "A dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the birth of a new form of life on Earth". Westworld was created for television by Jonathan Nolan & Lisa Joy, who are executive producers with J.J.
Neymar: PSG's four-man attack is working
Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Parc des Princes on Sunday night. PSG are now on top of the Ligue 1 table with 46 points from 19 games, five points ahead of second-placed Marseille.
New Drug OK'd for GIST With Treatment-Resistant Mutation
In the 204 evaluated patients, there were no safety contradictions observed with avapritinib. Approximately 6 percent of patients with newly diagnosed GIST have PDGFRA exon 18 mutations.
Ocasio-Cortez refuses to pay DCCC fees, frustrating house demonstrations
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for buying a purebred pup for her pet, rather then offering human hospitality to a homeless dog.
Rising in the polls, Sanders takes jabs from Trump, Warren
Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) campaign, and hopes Sanders "reconsiders" using them. Elizabeth Warren has hundreds of employees. You heard me give many speeches.
DefSec Mark Esper: Iran 'Probably' Planned to Attack U.S. Embassies, but I 'Didn't See' Evidence of Threats to Four
The president's political opponents have blasted him for ordering the drone strike against Iranian Gen. The Iranian government will seek to prosecute US President Donald Trump for the assassination of Maj.
Arsenal and Manchester United 'eyeing Watford's Christian Kabasele'
The Belgian has a deal with Watford until 2021, but the Vicarage Road outfit are in talks with him about a three-year extension. Kabasele has established himself at Watford since moving there in 2016 for around £6million, playing almost 100 games.
Donald Trump Criticizes 'Mini Mike Bloomberg'
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Q: Minikube bootstrapping fails When I run minikube --start on my Mac (Mojave) it fails when it tries to run kubeadm init.
Here's the full command I ran:
minikube start --logtostderr --stderrthreshold 0 -v 9
               --cpus 2 --memory 4096 --disk-size=50g
               --vm-driver=hyperkit

And here are the errors I got:
I0118 09:48:09.580726    4563 utils.go:224] ! error execution phase preflight: [preflight] Some fatal errors occurred:
I0118 09:48:09.580831    4563 utils.go:224] !   [ERROR ImagePull]: failed to pull image k8s.gcr.io/kube-apiserver:v1.13.2: output: Error response from daemon: Get https://k8s.gcr.io/v2/: dial tcp: lookup k8s.gcr.io on 192.168.64.1:53: read udp 192.168.64.15:47850->192.168.64.1:53: i/o timeout
I0118 09:48:09.580857    4563 utils.go:224] ! , error: exit status 1
I0118 09:48:09.580938    4563 utils.go:224] !   [ERROR ImagePull]: failed to pull image k8s.gcr.io/kube-controller-manager:v1.13.2: output: Error response from daemon: Get https://k8s.gcr.io/v2/: dial tcp: lookup k8s.gcr.io on 192.168.64.1:53: read udp 192.168.64.15:36115->192.168.64.1:53: i/o timeout
I0118 09:48:09.580967    4563 utils.go:224] ! , error: exit status 1
I0118 09:48:09.581030    4563 utils.go:224] !   [ERROR ImagePull]: failed to pull image k8s.gcr.io/kube-scheduler:v1.13.2: output: Error response from daemon: Get https://k8s.gcr.io/v2/: dial tcp: lookup k8s.gcr.io on 192.168.64.1:53: read udp 192.168.64.15:52487->192.168.64.1:53: i/o timeout
I0118 09:48:09.581048    4563 utils.go:224] ! , error: exit status 1
I0118 09:48:09.581110    4563 utils.go:224] !   [ERROR ImagePull]: failed to pull image k8s.gcr.io/kube-proxy:v1.13.2: output: Error response from daemon: Get https://k8s.gcr.io/v2/: dial tcp: lookup k8s.gcr.io on 192.168.64.1:53: read udp 192.168.64.15:33294->192.168.64.1:53: i/o timeout
I0118 09:48:09.581128    4563 utils.go:224] ! , error: exit status 1
I0118 09:48:09.581175    4563 utils.go:224] !   [ERROR ImagePull]: failed to pull image k8s.gcr.io/pause:3.1: output: Error response from daemon: Get https://k8s.gcr.io/v2/: dial tcp: lookup k8s.gcr.io on 192.168.64.1:53: read udp 192.168.64.15:44064->192.168.64.1:53: i/o timeout
I0118 09:48:09.581191    4563 utils.go:224] ! , error: exit status 1
I0118 09:48:09.581236    4563 utils.go:224] !   [ERROR ImagePull]: failed to pull image k8s.gcr.io/etcd:3.2.24: output: Error response from daemon: Get https://k8s.gcr.io/v2/: dial tcp: lookup k8s.gcr.io on 192.168.64.1:53: read udp 192.168.64.15:57861->192.168.64.1:53: i/o timeout
I0118 09:48:09.581258    4563 utils.go:224] ! , error: exit status 1
I0118 09:48:09.581546    4563 utils.go:224] !   [ERROR ImagePull]: failed to pull image k8s.gcr.io/coredns:1.2.6: output: Error response from daemon: Get https://k8s.gcr.io/v2/: dial tcp: lookup k8s.gcr.io on 192.168.64.1:53: read udp 192.168.64.15:37549->192.168.64.1:53: i/o timeout

When I run minikube logs I see the following message:
server.go:261] failed to run Kubelet: unable to load bootstrap kubeconfig: stat /etc/kubernetes/bootstrap-kubelet.conf: no such file or directory
If I run minikube ssh and list the contents of /etc/kubernetes this is what I see:
> cd /etc/kubernetes
> ls
addons  manifests

I get the same error for minikube versions 0.32.0 and 0.33.0.


makes me walking on a path whose end I don't know.
Besides that, I like to invent musical experiments.
Not counting, not caring about bars and beats.
Caring about chords and harmonies: Yes, of course!
That's why I'm so in love with my piano.
My piano leads me into The Unknown.
Invites me to walk the Unknown Ways.
And still, in this piece, I took care of a kind of rhythm, a soft swing.
But first of all, while playing, I didn't mind.


Discussion in 'Guns, Knives, Tools, Etc.' started by Turbodc2, Sep 15, 2018.
Recently I was asked by a friend about the Tavor X95. He knew I owned one and wanted to get my thoughts on it for a primary SHTF gun. I figured I would post my opinion and my experience with it here in case anyone was wondering about or contemplating this rifle.
This rifle, like many other rifles will be compared to the AR platform, and I'll be making comparisons myself, so let me get this out of the way. People want to know if XYZ gun is better than the AR. Better can be very subjective because people have different wants and needs and look at things differently, so I do my best to point out differences and let the person figure it out. Now, if someone were to ask me if the X95 is worth the premium over a mid level AR, I would say no, probably not. I feel the AR is probably the best bang for buck in defensive rifles. Consequently, if someone were to ask me if I thought top teir ARs are worth the premium, I would also say no. Are they better guns? Yes, but in my opinion the costs *may* not justify the increase in performance.
The X95 has some key benefits to it over the AR and other conventional rifles. Compactness and balance. The X95 is just a hair shorter than a 10.5 inch AR Sbr with the stock completely collapsed. Considering it's very uncomfortable to shoot an AR with the stock all the way collapsed, in real world use, it's a fair amount more compact than a 10.5" AR . The main benefit here is that it makes the rifle far easier to use indoors or in more confined spaces like inside a vehicle all while being able to retain bullet velocity, something that you will loose a lot of with a 10" AR. This allows you to use the X95 effectively to far longer ranges than the 10 inch gun, while being able to use it in the same roll as as the 10 inch gun.
The rearward weight bias also helps this rifle balance in your arms. The x95 is actually heavier than it appears, but the weight seems to "dissappear" when held in the shooting position. Having the weight behind your grip makes it easier to hold the rifle up for longer periods of time and also allows easier use of the rifle 1 handed. This is very useful if you needed to open doors with the gun pointed forward, (similar to how one might open a door with a pistol) or if you were injured and lost the use of an arm, or if you needed to drag your buddy while shooting, and other similar situations.
Shooting the x95: shooting the x95 after using conventional rifles for your entire life takes a little getting used to. Not a bad thing, just a little different. There's not a long mass out in front of you anymore, so the muzzle swings very quickly. If you shoot off of bags, remember to pull them in closer so you don't destroy them with muzzle blast like I have done! Lol. The trigger seems to be about on par as a normal AR trigger, which means it's just OK. luckily, just like the AR and other rifles, there are aftermarket triggers that improve things quite a bit. I find shooting off of bags is a bit more difficult, while standing, sitting, and kneeling is a lot easier than with other rifles, with prone being a toss up.
If you read on the internet about the X95, you will probably have heard that the rifle isn't accurate. To be honest, I haven't tried to shoot for tight groupings with a rifle in a long time. After I get them zeroed, I shoot my steel plate. It's a 66 percent ipsc target, which slightly smaller than my mid section. If it dings, I'm happy with it. The internet may be right, and it seems that most reports have the rifle shooting between 2-3MOA. There were a lot of people upset with those numbers. Of course I want a rifle to be as accurate as possible, however that isn't make or break for me in a defensive rifle. My opinion is that it will mostly matter on the shooting range having fun more than in the real world. With that said, my accuracy experience has been pretty good with it. From the standing and sitting positions, I can ding the plate almost every time @ 100 yards. When I miss, I know it was something I did, and I know it as soon as I let the round loose. The furthest I usually shoot the x95 at is 250 yards, as any further and the target gets pretty hard to see unless I paint it a very bright color and the lighting is right. On top of that, I'm using a 4 MOA red dot on it, and at further distances the dot seems to cover most of the target. I have made hits out to 500 yards (however the target was a bit bigger than my 66 percent, although I don't know the exact dimensions) however the hits were sporadic. I believe I would have been able to hit a lot better with a magnified optic, so I'm not sure how much I can blame the gun. My AR with the same optic shooting at the same target that day did about the same. This is of little consequence to me, as I think that the 5.56 round is a 300 yard cartridge for effective use, and it seems to be able to ding them every time as long as I do my part.
Shooting it left handed if it's set up for right (or vice versa) can be challenging. It's not impossible, however you need to be cognizant of where your chin is as it is very possible to take hot brass to your face if you don't. However, doing a normal shoulder bump this is a non issue. I can't seem to get my face far enough forward to impede ejection.
The scope rail is to low. Most optics and mounts are designed to be used on AR rifles and rifles of similar rail heights. This puts them slightly low for comfortable use. It can be worked around, however it being a couple of MM higher would have been nice. There are products on the market that can remedy this, however it is another expense that may have to be taken into consideration.
The system is pretty closed off. Breaking the gun down for normal maintenance isn't to bad, however if you need to get down into the chamber area to clear a malfunction or something it could be a chore.
The stock isn't adjustable. Compared to the m4 this is a hindrance. I like to be able to adjust my length of pull for if I'm wearing a t-shirt, heavy jacket, body armor etc.
The rifle should have had a dust cover.
It is somewhat awkward to lock the bolt to the rear.
You can not really use drum mags with it.


Taking the helm of two of our largest national museums is no easy task, but Mark O'Neill knew what to expect when he accepted responsibility for the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation (CMCC). After 10 years in various positions within the CMCC, he has honed his skills as a manager and cultivated his passion for the preservation of our heritage.
When the federal government approved the construction of a new building for the Canadian War Museum in 2001, a major mobilization effort was triggered: construction, move-out, move-in…and a million other details to negotiate. Amidst this whirlwind of activity, The War Museum team took the opportunity to re-think how the Museum would fulfill its mandate: to remember, to preserve, to educate.
Even during a good year, fewer than 140,000 visitors would set foot in the old building on Sussex Drive. The facility was so cramped that most of the collections were stored in an old streetcar garage that had been converted into a warehouse. Under such conditions, it was quite difficult to attract visitors and provide them with a rich learning experience.
The new building, inaugurated in 2005, allowed the Canadian War Museum to write a new page of Canada's rich military history. The nation now boasted a modern museum that was inspiring, attractive and educational. Since it opened its doors, the number of visitors has more than tripled to nearly 500,000 per year!
If O'Neill's variety of experience is any indication, this national institution will continue to make important gains in providing visitors with a dynamic and rewarding experience.
Mark O'Neill has spent so many hours walking the halls of the Canadian War Museum that he knows it like the back of his hand. Yet when we ask him which artifact or exhibit moves him the most personally, his answer may come as a surprise: the Royal Canadian Legion Hall of Honour.
This tiny space at the heart of the Museum is sometimes overlooked by visitors. "Mistake!" says O'Neill. The hall is a vivid illustration of the dual relationship Canadians have with war and its commemoration. On the one hand, the formal aspect is revealed through such artifacts as the replica of the National War Memorial and the medal worn by Edward VIII at the unveiling of the Vimy Memorial. On the other hand, visitors discover something far more personal: the little Izzy dolls distributed to children living in conflict zones – knit by the mother of master corporal Mark Isfeld, who was killed by an anti-personnel mine in Croatia. Two paths of remembrance, two means of honouring our soldiers.
And to ensure that such memories do not fade, the Canadian War Museum is preparing a major commemorative event. Mark O'Neill has announced that an important exhibition will mark the 100th anniversary of First World War – an exhibition that will pay tribute to the seminal role the conflict has played in our military history.


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Q: Repeated frames on Android Mali-400 On Android devices with Mali-400 GPU (Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, Samsung Galaxy Note II), at random times the screen will start showing repeated frames.
Example from 0:51 until 1:01 on the following video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-p6Oy0BZmg
It seems as if new frames aren't being rendered, and what was in the old buffer is being shown again. The game continues to advance behind the repeated frames.
This doesn't happen on other GPUs.
I read about using glFlush or glFinish, but GLSurfaceView takes care of this when doing eglSwapBuffers after onDrawFrame.
I've read about quirks of Mali-400, like is better to use varying for texture coords, or to use lowp, but it doesn't help. Here are the shaders for reference:
Vertex shader:
//  Vertex Shader

attribute vec4 position;
attribute vec4 colorModelIn;
attribute vec4 colorVertexIn;

varying lowp vec4 colorOut;

uniform mat4 modelViewProjectionMatrix;
uniform mat4 modelMatrix;

attribute vec2 TexCoordIn;
varying lowp vec2 TexCoordOut;

uniform bool bUseVertexColor;

void main()
{
    if( bUseVertexColor ){
        colorOut = colorVertexIn * colorModelIn;
    } else {
        colorOut = colorModelIn;
    }
    TexCoordOut = TexCoordIn;
    gl_Position = modelViewProjectionMatrix * modelMatrix * position;
}

Fragment shader:
//  Fragment shader

varying lowp vec4 colorOut;

varying lowp vec2 TexCoordOut;
uniform sampler2D Texture;

uniform bool bUseTexture;

void main()
{
    if( bUseTexture ){
        gl_FragColor = colorOut * texture2D(Texture, TexCoordOut);
    } else {
        gl_FragColor = colorOut;
    }
}

I'm aware that these shaders aren't optimal, and that I'm going down the path of reproducing the fixed pipeline.
The rendering goes back to normal after some time, or after touching the screen. The only reason I can think for going back to normal when touching is that I use color-coding to detect the touched object. I render an image to the back buffer and glReadPixels from it. Then, overwrite the back buffer with the normal game image.
I'm out of ideas on how to attack this problem.
EDIT
After following Muzza's advice I started to log GL errors. glGetInteger and glBindBuffer report out-of-memory.
Above I said that the problem solves itself after a while. When that happens these appear in the logs:
01-23 21:57:52.956: D/WebView(9860): onSizeChanged - w:480 h:75
01-23 21:57:53.126: D/TilesManager(9860): new EGLContext from framework: 40e00bd0
01-23 21:57:53.126: D/GLWebViewState(9860): Reinit shader
01-23 21:57:53.171: D/GLWebViewState(9860): Reinit transferQueue

A: This can happen if the OpenGL state becomes invalid in some way. The graphics drivers can just skip frames entirely. Check Logcat to see if there is any output from the drivers, and add glGetError() calls throughout your code to see if any error comes up there.


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SmartAsset, a website and software company that more than 65 million consumers look to each month for help making personal finance decisions, recently became a registered investment advisor.
The company's registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission went into effect April 3. It last updated its Form ADV March 15.
In 2018, SmartAsset launched SmartAdvisor, a platform that matches financial advisors with local prospective clients. Since the end of 2018, the platform has grown roughly 300% and it expects to help advisors add an aggregate of $10 billion under management in 2020, co-founder and CEO Michael Carvin told RIA Intel.
But the company has no intention of siphoning any of those assets for itself.
"We absolutely do not intend to manage money or provide investment advice. We registered really out of an abundance of caution around the guidance that came out of the SEC recently on marketing rules," Carvin said.
In November of last year, the SEC proposed overhauling rules governing advisors and advertisements. The changes would allow advisors to use testimonials (a practice currently illegal), as well as their investment performance and third-party ratings in advertisements, under certain conditions.
The last time any substantial changes to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 were made related to those rules was 1961, according to the SEC. Use of third-party ratings and reviews in ads could upend the internet as advisors know it, but other changes regarding cash solicitations led SmartAsset to consider registering as an RIA.
"We sat down with our counsel and just came to the conclusion that, based on the updated guidance, the best path for us was to register and basically position ourselves as a solicitor," Carvin said.
The CEO said that SmartAsset has always operated within compliance of the existing rules. "What we're trying to do is skate to where the puck is going and get ahead of the rules" expected to go into effect next year.
Some broker-dealers explored using the SmartAdvisor platform but opted not to, at least partly because SmartAsset was unregistered at the time, according to Max Schatzow, an attorney at Stark & Stark who represented some of the broker-dealers.
"Moving forward, [the registration] definitely reduces any concerns, for our clients that had any concerns, and I think it will reduce the concerns of everyone doing business with them," Schatzow said.
Any worry over whether SmartAsset needed to be registered before was not a factor in the company's decision to create the RIA, Carvin said.
Late last year, the SmartAdvisor platform launched a pilot program in which a concierge team would introduce advisors to prospective clients over the phone. The program, called "Live Connections," officially launched in April and has been growing "really quickly," helping make April the best-ever month for advisor sales, or assets SmartAdvisor users brought under their management using the service. "It's a great consumer experience. In this on-demand world the client is getting exactly what they want, when they want it, which is to speak to an advisor," Carvin said.
About 20% of "Live Connections" result in a client relationship, which Carvin said he understands is comparable to the success rates of referral programs of RIA custodians.
The Covid-19 pandemic, which has confined advisors to working remotely, has also decisively affirmed interest in the so-called hybrid model of advice (a digital or robo-advisor service that can also connect clients with human advisors). More advisors and clients are warming to the idea that the entirety of an advisory relationship can be remote, to the benefit of SmartAsset.
"The interesting thing about growth in the middle of the coronavirus is that most consumers want to be within driving distance of their advisor and a lot of our advisors target consumers locally" but that might change in the future now, Carvin said.
SmartAsset, a private company, does not disclose how many advisors or investors are currently using the platform.
Focus Financial Partners, the serial RIA acquirer, led a $28 million fundraising round for SmartAsset in 2019. SmartAsset has raised a total of $47.6 million in funding since it was founded in 2011, according to PitchBook.
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For the readers interested in the stock health of Corteva Inc. (CTVA). It is currently valued at $48.90. When the transactions were called off in the previous session, Stock hit the highs of $49.41, after setting-off with the price of $48.82. Company's stock value dipped to $48.54 during the trading on the day. When the trading was stopped its value was $48.86.Recently in News on January 11, 2022, Corteva Agriscience Announces U.S. EPA Registration of Enlist One® and Enlist Duo® Herbicides through 2029. Corteva Agriscience is pleased to announce that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed the registration amendment process for Enlist One® and Enlist Duo® herbicides, giving farmers certainty in product availability as they complete their 2022 seed planting and crop protection plans. Enlist herbicides received a seven-year registration through January 11, 2029. You can read further details here
Corteva Inc. had a pretty favorable run when it comes to the market performance. The 1-year high price for the company's stock is recorded $49.41 on 01/13/22, with the lowest value was $46.79 for the same time period, recorded on 01/03/22.
Corteva Inc. (CTVA) full year performance was 10.61%
Price records that include history of low and high prices in the period of 52 weeks can tell a lot about the stock's existing status and the future performance. Presently, Corteva Inc. shares are logging -2.16% during the 52-week period from high price, and 33.83% higher than the lowest price point for the same timeframe. The stock's price range for the 52-week period managed to maintain the performance between $36.54 and $49.98.
The company's shares, operating in the sector of Basic Materials managed to top a trading volume set approximately around 2095342 for the day, which was evidently lower, when compared to the average daily volumes of the shares.
When it comes to the year-to-date metrics, the Corteva Inc. (CTVA) recorded performance in the market was 3.43%, having the revenues showcasing 12.75% on a quarterly basis in comparison with the same period year before. At the time of this writing, the total market value of the company is set at 35.26B, as it employees total of 21000 workers.
Analysts verdict on Corteva Inc. (CTVA)
During the last month, 15 analysts gave the Corteva Inc. a BUY rating, 1 of the polled analysts branded the stock as an OVERWEIGHT, 5 analysts were recommending to HOLD this stock, 1 of them gave the stock UNDERWEIGHT rating, and 1 of the polled analysts provided SELL rating.
According to the data provided on Barchart.com, the moving average of the company in the 100-day period was set at 45.12, with a change in the price was noted +6.95. In a similar fashion, Corteva Inc. posted a movement of +16.57% for the period of last 100 days, recording 2,609,753 in trading volumes.
Total Debt to Equity Ratio (D/E) can also provide valuable insight into the company's financial health and market status. The debt to equity ratio can be calculated by dividing the present total liabilities of a company by shareholders' equity. Debt to Equity thus makes a valuable metrics that describes the debt, company is using in order to support assets, correlating with the value of shareholders' equity The total Debt to Equity ratio for CTVA is recording 0.08 at the time of this writing. In addition, long term Debt to Equity ratio is set at 0.04.
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Raw Stochastic average of Corteva Inc. in the period of last 50 days is set at 92.49%. The result represents improvement in oppose to Raw Stochastic average for the period of the last 20 days, recording 90.76%. In the last 20 days, the company's Stochastic %K was 91.28% and its Stochastic %D was recorded 87.09%.
Let's take a glance in the erstwhile performances of Corteva Inc., multiple moving trends are noted. Year-to-date Price performance of the company's stock appears to be pessimistic, given the fact the metric is recording 3.43%. Additionally, trading for the stock in the period of the last six months notably improved by 16.96%, alongside a boost of 10.61% for the period of the last 12 months. The shares increased approximately by 2.09% in the 7-day charts and went down by 5.59% in the period of the last 30 days. Common stock shares were driven by 12.75% during last recorded quarter.
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Q: MVC - Pulling a database field from the model and using it in the controller I'm trying to implement a database field from the model and use it in the controller.
So for example.
In Employees.cs Model class, there is a field AccIsActive and I want to use it in the controller so I could do a conditional statement.
I want to do a conditional statement so only the list view can check if AccIsActive is true so I could show the data. I don't want to do this in the front end as it can be easily modified.
This is what I have so far in my List method.
public ActionResult List()
        {

            IList<Employee> employees;

            EmpContext emp = new EmpContext();
            employees = emp.Employees.ToList();

            return View(employees);
        }

I'm trying to do something like...
if (AccIsActive == true)
{

.....

}

A: Query the active results with linq
employees = emp.Employees.Where(e => e.AcclsActive).ToList();
return View(employees);


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Dedicated to one of the most influential composers and pianists of the Romantic Era.
Robert Schumann's Jump Into the Rhine – According to Clara's Diaries
Jul 28 2021 January 15, 2023
[CW: Suicide, depression, grief.]
Robert Schumann's attempted suicide was a tragedy on many levels.
When he jumped in the Rhine, it was an inconsolable loss, not only for the musical world but for his family. Clara was six months pregnant, at the time, with their eighth child—a boy named after Felix Mendelssohn who would never meet his father.
Robert and Clara Schumann
The depths of Clara's sorrow and pain cannot be overstated. Her diary entries are utterly devastating.
"No words can describe my feelings, only I know that I felt as if my heart had ceased to beat."
~Clara's diary, when she learned Robert had run away from home.
The truth about Robert's attempt was kept from Clara for two and a half years. Until he died in the hospital at Endenich without his wedding ring. Though she'd feared he may have jumped, since he'd left her a note in his study:
"Dear Clara, I am going to throw my wedding ring into the Rhine; do the same with yours, and then the two rings will be united."
What lead such an artist with a devoted wife and family of seven children to attempt to take his own life?
Clara's diaries offer immense detail into the days leading up to his dramatic leap. And given her details, it clarifies the reasons for his actions. From the outside, his choice seems like an act of pure insanity, but when we learn what he suffered—given the lack of adequate medical care available at the time—his choice has logic.
Why did Robert jump in the Rhine?
Beginning Friday, February 10th, 1854, sixteen days before his attempt, Robert started having unceasing auditory and visual hallucinations. It drove him to desperation and despair. He experienced extreme depression—what at the time, they called "melancholy."
"Robert suffered from so violent an affection of the hearing that he did not close his eyes all night. He kept hearing the same note over and over."
~Clara's diary, February 10th, 1854
Many have mocked this–hearing the same note over and over– but it was horrifying for Robert to experience and for Clara to witness. It lasted for days.
Robert couldn't sleep night after night. Clara stayed up with him (even in her third trimester). She wrote that Robert experienced auditory hallucinations—one day he heard the music of Schubert. Another day full orchestral works tormented him from beginning to end. Some days he was able to write the music he heard—as in the Theme and variations in E# Major (No. 9 in the supplementary edition, says the Litzmann bio). Other days, he was in utter agony.
Then came the visual hallucinations—angels singing to him and demons calling him a sinner that they would send to hell. Clara referred to his voices and hallucinations as "evil spirits speaking to him." She felt terrified and helpless, "Ah! And one can do nothing to ease him!" The doctors could offer no relief from his psychiatric torture. With no treatment available, all of them, especially Robert, began to fear his hallucinations would never end.
After over two weeks of this torment, by Feb. 26th, 1854, Clara writes,
"Robert stood up and said he must have his clothes, he must go into the asylum as he no longer had his mind under control and did not know what he might end up doing in the night."
He proceeded to pack what things he would take with him, then Clara said to him, "Robert, will you leave your wife and children?" He answered, "It will not be for long. I shall soon come back, cured."
Robert had accepted what Clara had not—that he needed to go away. He couldn't remain with his family. That night, he wouldn't allow Clara to stay with him, and they called a male nurse to sit with him. But Clara writes of the next morning,
"Ah! How dreadful! Robert got up, but he was more profoundly melancholy [depressed] than words can say. If I so much as touched him, he said: 'Ah! Clara, I am not worthy of your love.' He said this, he whom I always look up to with the greatest, the most profound reverence… Ah! And all that I could say was of no use."
Though he'd expressed optimism of a cure to Clara, Robert must have known his syphilis was incurable and fatal. He'd spoken of premonitions of his own death many times to Clara and to Johannes. Robert realized his choices were to either go away to a place that would likely be a "living grave" (as Clara would call it) or…
Well, we know what he did next.
The Day It Happened
Clara was meeting privately with the doctors, while their eldest daughter Marie watched over Robert with a nurse. But then, Clara writes,
"Robert ran out into the most dreadful rain, in nothing but his coat, with no boots and no waistcoat."
Robert jumped from a bridge into the freezing river Rhine. He was recovered by a boat, but it happened very publicly when the Dusseldorf streets were full of revelers from a Mardi Gras festival. It made the newspapers. That's how Johannes Brahms arrived so quickly after it happened—he learned of it in the Hannover papers.
How hard everyone must have worked to conceal the truth from Clara: "Where and how they found him, I could not learn," Clara writes. She didn't understand why she received so many notes of sympathy from people.
Perhaps she also willfully closed her ears from the unbearable truth. Clara's denial of Robert's declining health has been criticized as delusional by many. But consider how horrible it was for her to lose her husband and father of her children so tragically. Such an outcome would've been unthinkable for her to even contemplate.
The Tragedies of Treatment
The doctors decided to separate Robert and Clara. They forced Clara to leave the house and stay with a neighbor. Robert continued to request he be taken somewhere for treatment, and so a few days after his attempt, Clara watched from a window as he was ushered into a carriage.
She wasn't allowed to say goodbye. But from somewhere, Robert found a carnation flower which he asked the doctors to give to her.
She pressed the flower in a book and kept it for decades.
The doctor's at Endenich continued this course of treatment—separating Robert from his family—believing all references to the past might agitate him and make him worse. He was never allowed to see his children again, and he would not see Clara for 2.5 years, not until the day he died.
For the first six months, Clara wasn't even permitted to write to him, not even to tell him about the birth of their son. He didn't learn of Felix's birth until four months after the fact. Johannes Brahms and Josef Joachim were allowed to visit Robert after 6 months, but Clara was forbidden.
The Myths
The doctors' not allowing Clara to see Robert has perpetuated many harmful myths. Even though Robert's diagnosis of syphilis was incurable at the time, falsehoods abound that somehow Clara was to blame rather than his fatal infection.
Their separation has been misinterpreted to mean that Clara caused Robert's insanity. That after fourteen years of marriage his wife had driven him mad. That, since a wife's duty was to care for her husband, she had been a failure as a wife.
She's also derided for not visiting Robert in the hospital, as though it were her choice. As though she didn't love him. As though she willfully abandoned him at the hospital and refused to bring him home. As though it was from her neglect that he died in the hospital.
None of these things are true.
How did Robert Schumann die?
Robert had syphilis. Plain and simple. It was fatal at the time. It killed him. Two and a half years after he arrived at Endenich, he died. His official cause of death was starvation, but that was a side effect of the syphilis, which inhibits the ability to swallow food. He didn't starve himself to death by choice, as some have suggested.
There was no cure for syphilis in the 1850s. Period.
"And so, with his departure, all my happiness is over. A new life is beginning for me… God, give me the strength to live without him."
~Clara's diary, the day of Robert's funeral
Clara mourned her husband deeply. And while yes, she leaned on Johannes Brahms's emotional support, what she valued most in the young man was how much she could talk to him of Robert, how much Johannes respected and understood her husband more than anyone else.
"I can talk to no one of Robert as I can Johannes."
~Clara's diary
Clara returned to concert tours four months after the birth of her last child.
For this, she is also criticized. Many people, Johannes included, wanted her to stay home and accept charity rather than support her family herself. Without Robert composing any new works or conducting, their primary household income was gone. And the cost of Robert's medical care was exorbitant—equal to over half their household budget. She had to pay those bills.
To any suggestions of benefit concerts, she was mortified and said, "I'll give the concerts myself." She determined to support her children and her husband's care. She would earn money the best, most profitable way she could—concert tours.
But it wasn't just about the money.
A Mission For Robert's Legacy
Every concert and performance Clara gave in countless cities across Europe, she played Schumann music. Her programs of Beethoven and Bach, only the great masters were also a continuation of her husband's musical philosophy and legacy. As he lay dying in a hospital and she feared he would never come home, her life's work became ensuring her husband's name would never be forgotten. That the music of Schumann would never die.
She dedicated the rest of her life– forty years of concert tours— to cementing her husband's place of immortality in the classical music canon.
If you or someone you know suffers from mental health struggles, please reach out for professional medical care. Unlike in Robert's time, we now have many adequate treatments that offer help and relief.
All diary quotes are from the Grace E. Hadow translation of the Berthold Litzmann biography of Clara Schumann from 1908.
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Jens Orback: Seventy years without Raoul Wallenberg
Speech given by Jens Orback, secretary general of the Olof Palme International Center, in Tel Aviv, January 15th 2015.
It is sometimes said that man is defined by the choices he or she makes. But it is not until we stand in a difficult situation that we really know how, or if, we will act. On the very day Raoul Wallenberg disappeared he told his colleague and friend Per Anker: To me, there is no other choice.
Excellences, ladies and gentlemen, dear friends. We are here today to remember the deeds of Raoul Wallenberg who disappeared in Budapest in the middle of January 1945. This month also marks 70 years since the liberation of Auschwitz.
When Raoul Wallenberg issued thousands of Swedish protective passports to Hungarian Jews, it was an irregular behaviour by a Swedish diplomat. His disappearance, was unfortunately followed by weak efforts from the Swedish government in finding out about his destiny. A destiny that reminds us of the two dreadful undemocratic ideologies of the last century – he challenged the national socialists and was taken by communists.
Today anti-semitism is still present around us. Not the least in Europe. Last week's horrendous attacks in Paris are a strong reminder that anti-semitism and other forms of intolerance must be condemned and fought tirelessly. And that we must defend freedom of expression in every way, to protect our open and democratic societies.
How can we support those in danger because of their beliefs and origin? How can we prevent disaster? How can we prepare ourselves for situations that we are utterly unprepared for?
I think it is possible to prevent catastrophes. We can do that by creating circumstances and societies for our better selves. By creating a society built on decency characterised by compassion and care between people. And a state has an obligation to provide security for its citizens.
And I hope we can prepare as well. By telling and re-telling central historical events that never should be forgotten. The Holocaust is such an event. We need to tell that story over and over again.
Let me also tell you about another famous Swedish man who is a teller of stories. Or rather he is portraying them. His name is Stellan Skarsgård and today he is probably the best known living Swedish actor. Mr Skarsgård played Raoul Wallenberg in the movie Good Evening Mr Wallenberg, and I remember him telling me then that the role touched him. Deeply. A couple of days ago I told him that I had been given the honour to greet you at this conference. He is now filming a TV-series in Great Britain but sent me an e-mail that I would like to read to you. And I quote from my inbox:
"When we were shooting Good Evening Mr Wallenberg in Hungary 1989 in what once was the actual ghetto of Budapest, the boarders between fiction and reality were broken down when we were confronted with old survivors who came up to me who played Wallenberg, and smiled, and cried and touched me. And I felt ashamed. I was embarrassed because I was using their lives to make something as trivial and trifling as an art-house film that would never be able to give even a glimpse of the horrors they had lived through.
But the old Jews that came up to me all knew that I was just an actor. They were moved by what I represented and I represented a man that had had an enormous importance in their lives. A man who's power as a symbol had not diminished in 44 years.
The greatness of a man like Raoul Wallenberg doesn't lie in his risking his life for his ideas, people do that all the time for the most stupid ideals and beliefs and with the most horrible consequences. The really admirable thing he did was that he, in a situation where most people let go of any ounce of civilization and humanity, refused to follow and become brutalized. He insisted that humans were equally worthy of a life and that empathy and solidarity with the powerless was not only worth standing up for but a necessity if we still wanted to call ourselves humans.
That's why he is still alive, and still an example to follow…."
Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends.
Let me conclude by sharing two sayings that came to me when reading Mr. Skarsgårds e-mail about Raoul Wallenberg.
The word is a dwarf, the example is a giant.
Raoul Wallenbergs example is much more than braveness.
Raul Wallenberg is an example of a basic moral standpoint, the golden rule that we can find in religions and moral philosophy on how to live.
Love your neighbour as yourself.
Wallenberg saw and acted in accordance with this ethic, an act of solidarity and humanity – for his next, including those in the Ghetto in Budapest. An action that showed us how much an individual can accomplish.
As individuals we do not know how we would have chosen or will choose in the future but we can prevent and we can prepare. We can prevent by interfering before it is too late and we can prepare by telling the story of a man who lived up to some of the last words we heard from him: To me there is no other choice.
His name is Raoul Wallenberg.
Text: Jens Orback
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What AV Product to Recommend?
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Brings back memories of the old days when Netscape and IE weren't playing nice together on the PC or in the legal system, when Netscape sued Microsoft.
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Web of Trust is a great tool, but it absolutely has no guarantee since the community as a whole can decide how to rate a site. This certainly can result in false information. I have seen this a handful of times when doing research, but for a free tool it isn't too bad for the everyday user, who doesn't want a paid for product installed.
When I show WoT to a customer or friend I ensure that I explain that the entire product is community driven, and there is a lot of room for failure. I also mention that they should take it upon themselves to read the reviews to ensure that they agree with what is being said.
I feel like most of the false reviews I have seen, have been rather blatant and not well hidden. Of course your experiences may vary.
When in doubt suggest a paid for product that has support available.
I put it on the list of things for us to test. Who knows, might be great for some of our customers!
Our company uses ESET Nod32 Antivirus edition. Low footprint and amazing heuristic suspicious system. Files can be sent to eset for further analysis (I recommend all Antivirus companies to do to further educate the detection process). I was amazed to see ESET already in D7 . They have the best detection compared to the commercial antivirus ones. And the one product that is better is my technician virus removal secret but it is already in d7 lol. That one provides the best and fastest new detection rates.
Well I can't say that I absolutely agree with you about ESET being the best, but I too really like their product line. I have in the past used their online scanner as a temporary way to do a quick scan on a system to see if there is further need for malware analysis.
Commercial level AV solutions are not in the same boat as a residential consumer product you would buy and install on mom and dads PC. Corporate level AV solutions provide options that most small businesses, and residential consumers won't ever need. Pretty much every IT department I have worked for in the past has had a Security department, and all day these people are tweaking, adjusting, monitoring, and fixing holes in their network infrastructure to prevent intrusions. Mom and dad prevent intrusions by not surfing bad sites, and relying on free services like Adblock Plus, or free updates from SpywareBlaster to help protect themselves. They don't have a team of educated analysts and engineers defending their network 24/7.
So in my opinion, unless you're talking about an ESET product that is designed for corporate entities (http://www.eset.com/us/business/products/solutions/secure-enterprise/), you're actually just referring to the products you could pick-up at a Best Buy and install on your home system or small business. Those are commercial products in that they are being sold to the public, but I bet you're referring to the big companies like Symantec, McAfee, etc. Those names have been synonymous for a very long time now with powerful anti-virus solutions. They still are, just like any anti-virus product, if properly managed, and surfing the web safely, you really won't have problems the majority of the time. They however have been around for quite some time, and they have their good days and bad days just like any other AV company. Although the days when your AV product flags a legitimate OS file and deletes in, bringing about network wide BSOD's, yeah..that's a baad day!
I would suggest hitting up a few comparison sites to really get a better understanding of the competition in the market. No one has a 100% guarantee, but some products are currently performing better than others.
In my opinion, they're only worth their salt when they're protecting you. Regardless of what product you use, the best protection methods in my opinion are educating your customers in safe web surfing habits, and having multiple layers of overlapping defense for those that don't want to be bothered with the headache of managing it.
Malware changes rapidly, and we will always be one step behind, if not more. Bettering their detection processes would be great, but it's kinda hard to proactively block something that doesn't exist today, and is designed to defeat your brand new shiny system tomorrow.
Most of the big contenders in the AV industry have "low footprint" products right now. It's becoming a pretty common thing these days in my opinion.
d7 is a very robust Malware removal tool, and to be quite honest there are few infections that can fight against it right now. The only one's that are a bit rough to crack into and get open are the newer variants of the FBI Ransomware infections that hijack your screen even in safe-mode. Those are the most fun resolving remotely.
i have found Comodo Av, For me its awasoem, of course having malwarebytes too, installed.
Many AV companies are trending the "virtual browser" safe environment right now. I can't say I have spent much time testing this or playing with it, but it has been my experience that they always get cracked, and that there is no sure fire, 100% protected virtual environment, period.
So unless you have access to enterprise level virtualization hardware, and software, your out of luck.
These new "Safe" browsers are great, and I'm sure they can actually enhance your security, but it's just a matter of time before the malware developers come gunning for them full steam ahead.
As far as Comodo AV goes, it doesn't get reviewed by the AV comparison sites because Comodo has a 3rd layer to their methodology for handling malware. Is it a good product? Well they all can be depending on your skill in using them, but in the end I have the opinion if it doesn't rank well consistently with Real World Testing, then it's not worth using in a professional environment. After all, you expect it to protect you, and if you cannot get quantifiable evidence of this, what real incentive do you have to buy it? Food for thought.
Thank you for your input on Comodo AV.


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Sylvester Oromoni: Sanwo-Olu urges eradication of cultism, bullying In schools
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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday called for eradication of cultism and bullying by fellow students in the nation's schools, saying the entrenched practices are having negative effects on the nation's education sector.
Governor Sanwo-Olu made the call at the commissioning of the newly-built female hostel and 12-classroom block at the Lagos State Model College, Igbokuta, Lagos.
The governor's call is coming on the heels of death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, a student of Dowen College, a private school in Lekki area of Lagos, who was allegedly bullied by senior students in his hostel and died in the process after sustaining fatal injuries and other incidents in both public and private schools in the state.
He said the projects reflect his administration's continued dedication to quality and equitable education and unwavering commitment to the provision of a conducive learning and teaching environment.
The governor who decried the menace of cultism and acts of bullying among students urged the students to speak up whenever they are being bullied and oppressed in the school.
He said, ''At this juncture, I must make it clear that bullying will not be condoned in any of the private or public schools in Lagos State.
"In line with our policy of "if you see something, say something", cases of bullying in schools must be promptly reported to the school administrators, and they are obligated to act swiftly and responsibly.
"We sympathise with the family of the late Dowen College student, Sylvester Oromoni, and we will do everything within our power to ensure that all those involved in the unfortunate incident are duly prosecuted and justice is fully served."
He reiterated that education is a core pillar of his administration's T.H.E.M.E.S agenda and one of the major tools being used to change the face of Lagos.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said, "We are building world-class schools and equipping our students with the requisite knowledge and skills needed to compete globally. Today's ceremony clearly demonstrates our promise to give our students the best in terms of quality education and excellent infrastructure.
"As a means of improving teaching and learning in our primary and secondary schools, we have commissioned over 1,097 projects in 970 schools across the State. We also ensured the prompt construction and rehabilitation of 322 dilapidated public schools, while 87,000 dual composite units of furniture have so far been supplied to schools."
Earlier, the state's commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo said the governor's main purpose is to ensure that all students in Lagos State receive quality education in a conducive environment.
"It is indeed wonderful to see that these promises are being kept. In less than three years, the state has met every one of these promises to a significant extent.
"I wish to acknowledge Mr Governor's sustained passion and significant contribution to the Education Sector in Lagos State. The Newly Built Female Hostel with 182 bed capacity, house mistress quarters, 12-Classroom Block and other Facilities will make teaching and learning conducive for students and their teachers," she said.


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Love the floral pattern on this jacket! Very stylish, lightweight, & a good piece for mixing & matching with other ensembles. Should offer more zippered lightweight jackets, active wear tops with a few other floral patterns since it's in style for the spring & summer!
I wore it to work today and receive a lot of compliments. It is soft and flattering. I always size up on the hyba line because it fits so snug. I waited for a sale to buy this jacket because it is too expensive otherwise. The print is feminine but I loved the piping going down the sleeves.
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Otokar submits its offer for Turkey's Altay MBT project
15 February 2018	(Last Updated February 15th, 2018 11:26)
Land systems manufacturer Otokar has submitted "best and final offer (BAFO)" for the serial production of the Altay main battle tank (MBT) project to the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM).
Altay main battle tank. Credit: © 2005-2018 Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi AŞ.
Land systems manufacturer Otokar has submitted a 'best and final offer' (BAFO) for the serial production of the Altay main battle tank (MBT) project to the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM).
Altay has been specifically designed and developed to address the requirements of the Turkish Land Forces against current and imminent threats.
Featuring enhanced survivability, mobility and firing power, the Altay MBT has demonstrated superior performance in challenging tests carried out in all climatic and terrain conditions for the past two years.
Otokar general manager Serdar Görgüç said: "We prepared a cost-effective, sound and viable proposal with minimum risk and submitted as our BAFO to SSM.
"In 2008, Otokar secured the contract for the development, design, prototype and qualification processes of the Altay system."
"The Otokar proposal was created within the scope of timely response to the urgent needs of the Turkish Armed Forces. Meanwhile, we worked on all the infrastructure requirements and planned the production lines to be prepared for launching production as early as possible with the signing of the agreement for Altay's serial production, and obtained the necessary manufacturing permit from the Ministry of Defence."
In February last year, the prototypes produced during the first phase of the project were approved following a series of qualification and acceptance tests carried out on them.
The SSM released the call to bid document for the serial production and the integrated logistics support services of the Altay Main Battle Tank in July 2017.
The Turkey-based manufacturer submitted its first proposal for the tender on 16 November.
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Very impressive and thanks for open sourcing. I've been through CBT and stopped because of the cost. I feel that an app like this can complement those of us that have had face to face time but stopped for whatever reason.


And that's exactly what I'm trying to do.
I've decided to re-find writing. This time publicly. Writing in a journal certainly serves a purpose but I'm in search of community and community cannot be found between pages kept under my pillow.
I think this blog will change a lot as I write. I have no set plan, no agenda and truly no purpose. Perhaps this is a journey to find me. To find out who I am and what I want in this world. To figure out my purpose.
There are so few certainties in my world right now that this should be interesting. Get ready for a wild ride.


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BIG MAX, Europe's most owned push cart brand, is set to introduce the Navigator Quad Gyro to its electric trolley range. The remote control Navigator completes the Quad series of electric trolleys and showcases the brand's unique patented technology.
Remote control isn't new, but the robust stability delivered by the Navigator certainly is. The lead technology, as the name suggests, is the patented Gyro anti-deviation system. Quite simply, the Navigator cannot be knocked off course. Direct it over a bump in the course – it rights itself, steer it across a hill – it keeps straight in line, give it a kick (though we don't recommend it!) and it'll still return to its original line. The Gyro technology gives the remote user peace of mind that the Navigator will stay on track whatever the terrain.
But the stability doesn't end there. The Navigator Quad Gyro features 4 wheels, with the front two benefitting from 360 degree rotation. This gives 'on the spot' manoeuvrability while minimising the stress on the body of the trolley that occurs when turning with a static third wheel. BIG MAX has even added a 5th wheel for when the terrain is really hilly, allowing the Navigator to be remotely driven up the steepest of hills without fear of it toppling over backwards. The 4 way remote control, with lock function to avoid any pocket mishaps, is simple and intuitive but even if you do steer a little off course, the unique design and technology in the trolley will help you get right back on course.
Twin 230w motors combine with a 12v lithium battery as standard to deliver all the power required to tackle the toughest terrain. Height adjustable handle and adjustable brackets offer custom options for a golfer and their gear while clever touches such as an integrated compartment for a solar charging system (sold separately) for any golfing gadgets and gps holder with in-built re-charging cable, provide luxury touches expected with a premium product such as this.
A colour display with variable speed setting and battery level indicator finish off the soft rubber handle area. At just 700 x 575 x 320mm folded the Navigator is compact enough to fit in virtually any car boot with a full golf bag and where necessary, all four wheels have quick release function.
There is no doubt that a remote control electric trolley is a luxury item designed to be great fun on the course; and the Navigator Quad Gyro delivers that in spades. It is quick, fun and powerful and the four way remote control is easy to use. But most of all, and in a league of its own in this respect, the BIG MAX Navigator Quad Gyro lets you show off your latest gadget full of confidence that whatever the terrain and however you handle it, it'll help you stay right on course.


It is impossible and undesirable to completely avoid sibling rivalry because it is a healthy, ordinary part of growing up. However, arguments should not occur all the time because constant fighting can cause everyone in your family to feel more stress.
Although siblings do have arguments about various things, they also have the chance to form lasting bonds with one another. You can help your children to bond better and argue less often if you follow these simple instructions.
Interact attentively with each of your children, and offer each child ample time.
Sibling rivalry is frequently nothing more than trying to receive more attention. Read a story to your youngest child and help your teenage daughter pick out a new wardrobe; each child will benefit from the time you devote to his or her interests. Demonstrate to each of them that you are enthusiastic about their interests, whether they include soccer games or musical performances.
Look at your kids as unique persons.
Don't make comparisons between your siblings. Treat your children as people who have their own unique personalities, and give them positive feedback about their talents and gifts.
Train them to learn how to resolve their conflicts.
A child who is fortunate enough to have a brother or sister can use this opportunity to learn different skills. Instruct your children to make compromises, regard each other with respectful attitudes, and take turns performing both chores and fun things.
Encourage your kids to refrain from snitching on each other.
Inform your kids that tattling is not acceptable. However, your children also need to understand that it is different if someone is in a dangerous situation.
Pay attention to anything that can trigger a sense of insecurity.
Major events, such as having a new baby or beginning school, can cause tensions to grow. Even mundane issues, such as hunger or tiredness, can make it hard for youngsters to stay on the sunny side.
Help your children to interact with each other in positive ways.
Provide your children openings to discuss things they appreciate about each other. Explain to your children the advantages of having a large family. Take your children with you on vacations a couple of times a year because the bonding they experience will give them more inner strength when their lives are filled with unpleasant problems.
Set aside a specific day each week for a family meeting.
When your family has scheduled weekly meetings, tasks and activities are more easily accomplished. Kids feel that they are part of the family when you allow them to voice their opinions; your children will want to participate in chores and activities if they are permitted to tell you their views.
Always set a good example for your children.
Create a harmonious atmosphere for them. Your children mimic your moods, so try to set a good example by maintaining a peaceful attitude. Involve the entire family in activities, like going on nature walks or picking out music to listen to, to reduce stress.
Teach your kids to compromise with each other.
Keep a close eye on them, but allow them to take the first shot at resolving their differences. You can suggest specific methods that will help them, but first allow your kids to try and resolve the arguments on their own. The most important thing to learn is how to find resolutions.
Mediate the situation as needed.
Understand when it is time for you to take charge. You need to intervene whenever your children have fist fights, call each other bad names, or scream at one another. If your children persist in these activities, you may need to take them to a counselor.
Encourage your children to discuss how they feel about their problems.
Children advance toward adulthood with more self-esteem when they grow up telling you about their feelings and needs. Learn to develop the quality of patience.
Help children to develop positive attitudes that make them want everyone to win.
Each person feels self-confident when everyone learns to cooperate. Perhaps your children could take turns with fun things (e.g., video games) and chores, such as taking the trash out.
Let them know your wishes ahead of time.
If you notice that your children are no longer negotiating, remind them in a calm way that they need to negotiate. When children understand that a trip they've been anticipating for a long time is at stake, there will be less conflict over car seating arrangements and no fighting over the front seat.
If you need to take a disciplinary action, make sure you do not embarrass your child by applying the discipline in front of the child's sibling. If you need to discipline your child, do so privately. Tell them that it is not acceptable when they make overly critical remarks to their siblings.
Children frequently compete with each other in order to gain more recognition from their mothers and fathers. Instruct your children about things they can do to settle arguments without hostility; your kids will learn how to appreciate their brothers and sisters instead of having constant arguments.


GRAND ISLAND – New this year with the Nebraska State Fair will be concert bundles and they go on sale Friday at 10:00am.
The Rock bundle will have Theory of a Deadman on August 27, Bad Wolves, August 28, and Halestorm August 31.
The Hot Country bundle will feature Brett Eldredge August 24, Maren Morris August 30, and Little Big Town September 1.
And the Red Dirt bundle will include Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles Jr. August 23, Cody Jinks August 25, and Whiskey Myers with Reckless Kelly August 26.
Lori Cox, the executive director of the Nebraska State Fair, says these bundles will make everything more convenient.
The bundles sell for 79 dollars and that includes gate admission. The exciting thing about that is that it makes those tickets worth about 26 bucks a piece. You just can't beat it in this market of concerts, today. In addition to that, we will offer single tickets but later in the spring. We also have the availability of pit passes and those pit tickets will sell as a bundle, only, for 129 dollars.
You can buy the bundles at etix.com or statefair.org.


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France's Political and Economic Risk in Iran
This contract is in addition to the long list of transactions between French companies and Iran in the period following the nuclear agreement (called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or JCPOA) with the six world powers, concluded in July 2015. At that time, Hassan Rouhani, President of the Iranian executive branch, followed by Mohammad-Reza Ne'matzadeh, his Minister of Industry, Trade and Mines, went to Paris.
On the French side, two foreign ministers, Laurent Fabius and Jean-Marc Ayrault, as well as ministers of Economy, Transport, Foreign Trade, Agriculture and Higher Education, traveled to Tehran.
Regarding economic relations, according to a report by Muriel Pénicaud, former director of the French Agency for International Business Development, since the signing of the nuclear agreement, officials from more than 300 French companies have visited Iran and more than 2,000 companies have expressed an interest in working with Iranian partners.
The biggest contract was signed by oil company Total who is joining an investment with more than 50% of shares in a $ 4.8 billion project for the development of an offshore gas field on the Persian Gulf. Other large contracts have also either been signed or are under negotiation. They include:
– The sale of more than 100 Airbus aircraft, ongoing negotiations for the sale of about 40 medium-haul aircraft PSA (Peugeot-Citroën) contracts with "Iranian-Khodro" and "Saipa". Also, there have been negotiations between Alsthom with the Iranian companies IDRO and IRICO for the construction of train carriages, as well as joint venture contracts in various other fields.
This has resulted in "a 235% increase in trade between Iran and France in 2016," according to Michel Sapin, the then-Minister of Economy and Finance in an interview published in the 4 March 2017 edition of Iranian daily "Donyay -e Eghtesad".
Iran, with population of 80 million and an eager market, is a country with favorable conditions for business, but there are also risks and obstacles that could act against the process which could cause significant damage and financial losses.
First obstacle:
Internationally, US President Donald Trump is persistent on isolating the Iranian government and imposing new sanctions and this is a major disadvantage for potential investors. As a result of this new approach by the White House, the future of the nuclear agreement is called into question. Even without taking into account these doubts, the almost unanimous vote of the two chambers of the US Congress against the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corp (IRGC / Pasdaran) in July 2017 is likely to make any transaction with Iran very risky.
First, because the law in question prevents major European banks from financing transactions with Iran for fear of US retaliation.
The second reason for this is due to the fact that most Iranian companies are linked, in one way or another, to the IRGC and / or their partners and they are all blacklisted in the United States.
A study on the evolution of the political economy in Iran that the author of this article carried out in 2015 shows how, over a period of ten years from 2005 to 2015, the IRGC and its affiliates took the monopoly of Iran's most important economic institutions by forming a network of 14 major poles.
Because of this, it means that any foreign enterprise entering into commercial relations with Iran is visibly or invisibly involved in relations with IRGC. Some examples:
– With its investment in a gas field in Iran (South Pars), Total has created a partnership with an Iranian company and a Chinese company. Petropars, the Iranian company, is part of Naftiran Intertrade Company, which in turn is part of Nikou Oil. Yet the latter has been deeply involved in recent years in money laundering and the financing of the IRGC's missile program. It is for this reason that the United States put the company on its sanctions list in 2010, 2012 and 2013.
– The Airbus consortium has sold one hundred large and medium-sized carriers to Iran, while the entire Iranian fleet, including Iran Air airliners, has been strongly suspected of being used for transfer of IRGC troops and armaments and ammunition from Iran to Syria for several years.
When the first Airbus was delivered to Tehran on 13 January, Transport Minister Abbas Akhondi said the passengers on the first flight would be IRGC family members on a pilgrimage to the city of Mashhad.
– The PSA group (Peugeot-Citroën) has made an investment in partnership with the Iranian company "Saipa", while the latter is part of the "Bahman" group belonging to the IRGC.
– K.B.C Trading Co. is the sole representative of the French pharmaceutical company Sanofi Pasteur in Iran. KBC Trading Co. is one of the subsidiaries of the Barakat Pharmaceutical Company, one of the most profitable companies in an organ that manages profits on behalf of the Supreme Leader (a body named "Headquarters for executing the orders of the Imam Khomeini", better known as the Setad or Headquarters in Persian).
– One of the partners of the contract signed with auto manufacturer Renault on 7 August is the company "Negin-Khodro" apparently belonging to the private sector, but which is actually one of the companies with extremely corrupt leaders linked to the IRGC. Over the last three years, protests, sometimes with crowds of more than 4,000 people, were organized outside this company's offices to claim (in vain) their money "stolen" by its leaders.
In fact, one can hardly imagine making commercial or other transactions in Iran without the presence of the IRGC from one end of the chain to the other.
Second obstacle:
The other major problem concerns the political situation of Hassan Rouhani at the head of the government. Currently, a ruthless struggle for power rages in Iran. On the side, the president with very limited powers, on the other side the Supreme Leader who holds all the levers in all political, security, military, financial and religious fields. Even though the past 38 years have shown that none of the factions of this theocratic system are moderate or capable of becoming so, the European Union (including France) still seems to favor the faction headed by the president, who they nevertheless consider moderate. It is with this vision that the EU has invested in economic relations with Iran in the hope of seeing internal and international developments go in the direction of strengthening the position of Hassan Rouhani.
However, this policy is not unanimous within the EU itself. Countries such as the United Kingdom, one of the signatories to the nuclear agreement – which is still a member of the Union – and Poland, are opposed to it. On the Iranian side, this policy comes up against Iran's military intervention and the de facto occupation of Syria by the IRGC on the one hand and the pursuit of the Iranian ballistic program on the other. All this goes against France's Middle East policy.
Third obstacle:
A political logic, not just a commercial one, is at the origin of contracts signed by French companies with Iranian companies. A close and case-by-case analysis of these transactions clearly shows that it is the French side that benefits most and not the Iranian side. For political reasons, the Iranian government insists on the multiplication of such contracts to encourage the EU, in particular France, to remain on its side facing the United States.
Thus, if the domestic and international political situation of Iran improves, these contracts will undoubtedly be called into question. Conversely, if the situation of the Iranian theocracy continues to deteriorate and its confrontation with the United States gets worse, French transactions will also fall under US sanctions.
In light of these facts, French companies have shown great courage in doing business with Iran. But it is still an extremely risky gamble.
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Poor Logan. The kids at school are always busting him for being a 'boy baby-sitter.' And then Logan blows a track event that causes SMS to lose the meet. He's feeling pretty bummed. . .