Sat having breakfast in the Route 66 Rail Haven hotel which is a re-vamped old motel. Outside the front door is an old red UK Phone Box and the jukebox inside was playing the Beatles so I really did wonder whether I was abroad. We had 280 plus miles today so set off early. It was very easy to stay off the interstate and we were soon out of Missouri and into a small corner of Kansas. Only 13 mile of R66 in this state. The landscape switched back to farmland. We found a very friendly cafe in Galena where we had a coffee and I found a little gift for my friend Fiona who was supposed to be with us on this trip (hope she's reading this). The fact that we are in Indian country is much more explicit here, with signs telling us which nation's land we are entering or leaving.
Near Miami, we found a section of R66 described as 'Ribbon walk sidewalk highway (last paved in) 1922' and drove a few miles round this detour on a 9ft wide road complete with potholes and gravel. There are numerous roadside attractions and establishments and it is impossible to visit them all. Another eccentric was Ed Galloway who built the world's biggest Totem Pole (why?) and others now enshrined in Totem Pole Park near Foyil. There are other totem poles and an 11-sided house (now the visitors centre) which has racks constructed of violins he made out of as many different kinds of wood that he could get hold of. Clearly a man obsessed.
Made our way through Tulsa (Dean Burgess, thanks very much for the music!). Oklahoma has a few more wooded hills and where it has been ploughed, very red earth. There are roadside stores selling septic tanks and above-ground tornado shelters. I have never seen so much scrap lying around. Every car and piece of machinery no longer needed just lies there in heaps or rows. Too rusty to be of any use for spares and certainly not getting recycled.
Made out way into Oklahoma City and now relaxing and planning tomorrow's drive to Amarillo and looking forward to catching up with Seah Lim.


Creatures of comfort food, ramen has become quite a staple in our diets. You don't have to be Japanese to appreciate a good bowl of ramen, and what's not to love about the rich, thick broth, chewy noodles, chunks of char siew and the glorious flavoured egg with its glistening golden yolk. Ready to go to town on oodles of noodles? Here's our pick of the best bowls of ramen in Singapore.
The stall that earned the most love at Bugis+'s noodle food court, Ramen Champion (which also has clusters in Changi Airport's Terminal 3 and Great World City), Ikkokusha's top hit is the Spicy Takana Ramen, which helped pave the way for its own outposts at CHIJMES and Tanjong Pagar Plaza. All the Hakata-style ramen bowls here are good, thin, springy noodles that are blanched for just 15 seconds and served with a pure pork broth and a perfectly flavoured egg. The Takana version is distinguished by its namesake slightly sour, crunchy preserved vegetable from Japan, which adds lift to the rich, savoury broth.
Known for its Hakata-style ramens, Ippudo brings the crown home for their infamous rich tonkatsu broth, simmered appreciatively for a stretch of hours without end. Get their Akamaru Shinaji for an esoteric spin-off from conventional tonkatusu. At a single glance, the blend is a quasi-Deepwater Horizon oil spill with the garlic paste dominating the other players. However, when slurped, you will realise the exclusive melange of miso paste and aromatic garlic oil is a divine move that enhance the porcine essence of the creamy soup. It successfully coats the straight, thin springy noodles giving an added perk to the tonkatsu broth. Priced at $16, it is worth every cent.
The first dry ramen has finally washed up on our sunny shores. Mazesoba, 'Maze' which means 'to mix' in Japanese is a unique dry ramen dish that is uncommon. Dug into this dish and let it end all your skepticism with their Nagoya styled soba. With aromatic braised meat cubes lavishly drizzled upon the perfectly cooked noodles and small piles of scallions sitting in the bowl, gently slide your spoon into the runny egg and let its yolk spill over the noodles, coating each string with a delightful streak of yellow. This holy trinity will then produce a sublime combination that combust into surprising flavours with each mouthful. Tuck these parcels of joy into your stomach and don't forget to slurp it up!
Exclusive to Tampopo, this is not your ordinary pork bone ramen soup. Having a pedigree for procuring high calibre ingredients, this flagship store imports their own noodles from Kyushu. It skillfully cooks the noodle to a chewy al dente texture and tirelessly boils the pork bone soup for a span of two days. This produces a thick milky broth which delights your taste buds with strong robust flavours alongside with an assault to your olfactory system that you can capture from a block away. Get ready as you abandon all pretentious western decorum and embrace the mess with every mouthful.
With a few accolades under its belt, one being Tokyo Ramen Of The Year, Ramen Nagi has come a long way from serving ramens in a hole-in-the-wall ramen house. Their unique signature The Black King ($15.90) may appear intimidating at first glance with the thick black broth in a complex mix of aromatic black garlic and strong spice assaulting your nostrils, but when slurped, it is surprisingly smooth with a distinct flavourful taste of unami in the potion caused by the blend of minced meat. However, do go easy on the intensity of garlic as it may be slightly oily for the broth.
This Singaporean offshoot of the Niigata ramen chain isn't exactly one of those highly coveted brand names with plenty of hype points, but the noodle-and-soup combinations here are no slouch. The house signature shoyu bowls simmer tonkotsu, whole chicken, vegetables and sardines for a deeper-coloured broth with markedly more surf than turf flavours to coat the chewy noodles, made in the noodle shop daily. Punters unafraid of the strident briny flavours should order an upsized tsukemen platter of noodles with a thick bonito and sardine soup ($16) to dip into, otherwise the W Soup Tonkatsu ($16-$19.80) is the other more approachable option with more typical creamy pork flavours you'd expect from a bowl of ramen.
Takumen started as a ramen delivery service in Tokyo before picking Singapore for its first physical restaurant. Like Ramen Champion, this tiny shophouse ramen-ya features a portfolio of lauded ramen stores from Japan, serving their well-loved bowls till suppertime on Fridays and Saturdays. Unlike the food court, the chefs at Takumen have each learned to replicate the soup and noodles unique to each joint, and can only serve them here after earning a signed approval form from the ramen's head chef, which explains why bowls like the chicken-based broth Tori Paitan Ramen ($14.90) at Takumen are a hit. Also available is the Singaporean version, with less salt and oil for the health conscious.
A polarising entry on the list, Marutama does it a little different from the rest – instead of the pork broth that you're more accustomed to in ramen, they use a signature chicken broth that is well-loved. A standard Marutama Ramen ($12) may be simple with slices of chasiu, seaweed, spring onions, and ramen noodle in a non-spicy chicken broth but enough to satisfy a ramen fan. Where Marutama wins more points is in the fried discs of sliced garlic offered at every table, and its secret chopped chilli, available on request. Its nose-clearing heat is perfect for those days when we want a Singaporean-esque kick of spice with their warm, homey noodles.
Japanese actor-turned-restaurateur and son of a ramen master, Masahiko Teshima's venture with fine dining restaurant Iggy's namesake Ignatius Chan, is a little off the ramen beaten path at the quieter, Tanglin end of Orchard Road. Still, its seven bowls and limited edition flavour whipped up for occasions like Chinese New Year deserve every bit of praise. Its Garlic Ramen in a tonkotsu stock, topped with bean sprouts, eggs, darkened char siew and generous flecks of fried garlic and shallots, are worth every bit of the complaints of garlic breath you'll have to endure the rest of the day. Plus, it's available late into the night at its secret speakeasy, The Horse's Mouth, downstairs, to pair with the fantastic cocktails on offer.
Tsuta, the only Michelin-starred ramen eatery in the world, now has its first and only overseas venture in Singapore. Founded by chef Yuki Onishi, Tsuta is renowned for its noodles – made from four types of whole wheat flour – that has a firm bite and smooth texture. Choose from three types of soup bases: shio, miso and shoyu. The shio is made from a chicken-and-seafood blend with rock salt, red wine and rosemary infusions, the miso uses Tokushima-made soya bean miso mixed into a chicken soup base, but go for the shoyu, which is served with black truffle sauce. Each bowl of ramen ($15-$22.80) – choose between 100 or 140 grams of noodles – is also topped with thick slabs of pork shoulder char siew.
You'll have to queue for Tonkotsu King, a cosy little place near Tanjong Pagar MRT station – but it's worth it for the best ramen in town. Although noodle maverick Keisuke Takeda has opened a whole slew of ramen shacks around town, his tiny flagship still serves one of the best bowls in his portfolio of unique concoctions. The tiny paper menu keeps things simple. Pick from one of three ramen broths – black spicy, red spicy and original broth – choose how rich you want the broth and how firm you want your noodles to be. The Tonkotsu Ramen Special ($14.90) is glorious: a rich, slurpable broth, a creamy-yolked egg and three large pieces of pork. You also get unlimited hard-boiled eggs, slightly spicy bean sprouts and grind-it-yourself sessame seeds on the side, making a meal at Tonkotsu fun as well as tasty.
The wait in the queue at Ramen Santouka's flagship store at The Central isn't helped by the plastic food replicas reminding you of the stellar bowls of comfort they serve inside their tiny ramen-ya. The menu much bigger than most, but home in on the Tokusen Toroniku Ramen and definitely get an additional side portion of rice topped with salmon egg roe to complement the soup. Dubbed the 'choice pork ramen' by the Hokkaido-chain, gleaming, meltingly tender slices of pork jowl from Iberian pork is served separate from a bowl of yellow noodles swimming in a milky broth.


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Keywords : British Rail, Sealink, Kangaroo Island Sealink
POTENTIAL freight users of a fixed Channel link have not been consulted over their needs, according to the Freight Transport Association.
October 31 is the final day for construction contenders to submit their plans to the Government, FTA director general Garry Turvey has commented in a letter inviting members to a Channel link meeting.
He says: "Much has been said of the comparative cost of fixed links, of the technical feasibility and the benefits to motorists, most of whom only have an interest in crossing the Channel once a year — if that.
"It is ironical to the point of now being a matter of deep concern that, to the best of our knowledge, little account has yet been taken of the needs and interests of those involved in the movement and distribution of freight "Yet the contenders, like the roll-on/roll-off operators most know that their regular year-round revenue will come from industry and not the casual holiday motorist," said Turvey.
• Sealink British Ferries, part of the anti-fixed link campaign group Flexilink, is now showing interest in becoming a late contender with proposals for a fixed link.
There have been reports that Sealink's parent com pany, Sea Containers, is studying the possibility of an application to build the fixed link.
A Sealink spokeswoman said it was "examining its future position — including Sealink British Ferries becoming involved in a crossing scheme".
But she would not say if Sealink had submitted a plan to the Government, or if it was about to.
Sealink is opposed in principle to the idea of a fixed link, but in the light of growing political pressure for it, Sealink has reconsidered its position, she said.
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Port Tobacco River Conservancy is teaming up with the Alice Ferguson Foundation for the 27th Annual Potomac River Clean Up on Saturday, April 11, 2015.
We will be at Chapel Point State Park, 8160 Pisces Rd, Port Tobacco MD 20677, from noon to 3:00 pm. We will supply bags, gloves, drinking water and snacks.
Please come join us to have fun and to help make our river more beautiful.
To sign up go to: Trash Free Potomac Network – Connecting for a Trash Free Watershed – Event – Port Tobacco River Cleanup at Chapel Point State Park 2015.


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Born into grinding poverty in rural Trinidad, Warner had risen to become the third-ranking vice president of Fifa and the longest-serving member of its executive committee, or ExCo, the 24-man body tasked with making Fifa's most important decisions – including determining where World Cups are held.
A sort of commercial trade show for the World Cup itself, the event provided all nine countries competing for the right to host the 2018 and 2022 tournaments the chance to meet delegates from around the world.
"These arguments," Fifa later noted, "Were decisive." Unwilling or unable to make such financial commitments, the other countries dropped their bids, and 13 nations ultimately competed in the first World Cup, which was an instant hit.
Because such a large share of Fifa's revenue began to derive from the World Cup, the nonprofit opted to measure its finances in four-year cycles concluding with the championship tournament.
The cycle ending with the 1974 World Cup netted a tidy profit of just under $20m. For the 2007-2010 period culminating in South Africa, Fifa booked a record profit of $631m, and Fifa's cash reserves reached nearly $1.3bn. The World Cup had become the largest and most lucrative sporting event in history.
The hotel, on the banks of Lake Zurich, prides itself on absolute discretion, but does admit to having put up, among others, Haile Selassie, Empress Elisabeth of Austria and Kaiser Wilhelm II. During Fifa meetings, the men controlling world soccer could often be found sprawled on overstuffed couches in the Baur au Lac's lounge, in suits, thawbs and robes, gossiping about the sport's recondite politics over pricey cocktails and elaborate tea services on silver trays.
Just weeks before the December 2010 World Cup vote, two ExCo members, Nigerian Amos Adamu and Tahitian Reynald Temarii, had been suspended by Fifa's ethics committee following an undercover sting operation by the Sunday Times, which caught them on tape offering to sell their votes in exchange for six- and seven-figure bribes.
The rewards and redemptions of that elemental yet endangered response is what British naturalist and environmental writer Michael McCarthy, a modern-day Carson, explores in The Moth Snowstorm: Nature and Joy – part memoir and part manifesto, a work of philosophy rooted in environmental science and buoyed by a soaring poetic imagination.
Referring to it as joy may not facilitate its immediate comprehension either, not least because joy is not a concept, nor indeed a word, that we are entirely comfortable with, in the present age.
On glimpsing the planet from deep space, we saw not only the true wonder of its shimmering blue beauty, but also the true nature of its limits.
Shelley did so with his skylark, and Keats with his nightingale, and Thomas Hardy with the skylark of Shelley, and Edward Thomas with his unknown bird, and Philip Larkin with his song thrush in a chilly spring garden, but we need to remake, remake, remake, not just rely on the poems of the past, we need to do it ourselves – proclaim these worths through our own experiences in the coming century of destruction, and proclaim them loudly, as the reason why nature must not go down.
That most unquantifiable, most precious value of nature to human life, McCarthy insists, is the gift nestled in the responsibility – the gift of joy.
The union can be found, the union of ourselves and nature, in the joy which nature can spark and fire in us.
Barack Obama was a writer before he became a politician, and he saw his Presidency as a struggle over narrative.
Many of them were written by Rhodes, who joined the campaign as a foreign-policy speechwriter in mid-2007, when he was twenty-nine; rose to become a deputy national-security adviser; accompanied Obama on every trip overseas but one; stayed to the last day of the Presidency; and even joined the Obamas on the flight to their first post-Presidential vacation, in Palm Springs, wanting to ease the loneliness of their sudden return to private life.
It's impossible to imagine Rhodes giving Obama that kind of advice, or writing a book like "A Thousand Days," which isn't so much a White House memoir as a history of the New Frontier.
When Obama mused that Ray Charles's version of "America the Beautiful" should be the national anthem, Rhodes added, "They should play it before every game." Obama seems to have wanted his right-hand man to be smart, loyal, and unlikely to offer a serious challenge.
He was strongly influenced by Samantha Power's book on genocide in the twentieth century, " 'A Problem from Hell.' " Power was an adviser in Obama's Senate office, and she and Rhodes became comrades in the Obama cause, with "a sense of destiny" about their work on the campaign and their place in "a movement that would remake the world order." Rhodes saw Obama as a symbol of aspiration for billions of people, including Muslims who had become alienated from the United States in the years since 9/11. He believed that the identity of the new President could transform America's relation to the rest of the world.
Rhodes drafted a speech for Obama to give in Cairo in June of 2009, outlining the difficulties with the Muslim world and promising a new start.
Obama told Rhodes that he knew all about the Putins of the world-from the Tea Party, Fox News, and the Republican extremists who had been trying from the start to delegitimize his Presidency.


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Bob Geren
Robert Peter Geren (born September 22, 1961), is an American former professional baseball catcher and manager, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees (1988–1991) and San Diego Padres (1993). Geren managed the Oakland Athletics from 2007 through 2011. He served in various coaching capacities for the A's and New York Mets, and is the currently the Los Angeles Dodgers' bench coach.
Los Angeles Dodgers – No. 8
Catcher / Manager / Bench coach
Born: (1961-09-22) September 22, 1961 (age 57)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 17, 1988, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
July 26, 1993, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
Managerial record
Winning %
New York Yankees (1988–1991)
San Diego Padres (1993)
As manager
Oakland Athletics (2007–2011)
As coach
New York Mets (2012–2015)
Los Angeles Dodgers (2016–present)
Playing careerEdit
Geren was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the first round with the 24th pick of the 1979 draft.[1] After spending 10 years in the minor leagues, he made his major league debut for the New York Yankees in 1988, playing with New York through 1991.
He spent the first two seasons backing up Don Slaught. In 1990, he had his statistically best season as the starting Yankees' catcher. In 110 games, he had a .213 batting average with 8 home runs and 31 runs batted in.[1]
On July 1 of that year, he was the catcher when Andy Hawkins no-hit the Chicago White Sox but lost 4–0, the White Sox scoring all four runs in the runs in the eighth courtesy of three Yankee errors.[2] (With the change of the definition of a no-hitter the following year, this no-hitter would be taken off the record books.)
After spending 1992 in the minors with the Pawtucket Red Sox,[3] he played his final season of baseball in 1993 with the San Diego Padres, the team that originally drafted him.
Coaching careerEdit
Minor League ManagerEdit
Geren was hired by then Boston Red Sox director of player development Bob Schaefer to manage in the Red Sox minor league system. He managed for the Red Sox from 1995 to 1998 at the Rookie and Class A levels before leaving to join the Oakland Athletics' organization. Geren managed the Athletics' Single-A affiliate Modesto A's during the 1999 season.
He next was named the first-ever manager of the Oakland Athletics' Triple-A affiliate Sacramento River Cats. Geren managed the River Cats for three seasons, from 2000 to 2002. During his managing in the Athletics' minor league system, Geren worked under A's General Manager Billy Beane, a longtime friend and former high school baseball opponent. Under Geren's management, the Rivercats won Pacific Coast League division titles in 2000 and 2001.
During the winter, Geren managed the Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Baseball League, winning the league championship in the 2001–2002 season. In February 2002, Geren led Licey to a second-place finish in the 2002 Caribbean Series held in Caracas, Venezuela. The 2002 Dominican Republic team included notable MLB players Vladimir Guerrero, Miguel Tejada, and Odalis Perez. Geren later returned to the Dominican Republic in the winter of 2005 to manage the Leones del Escogido.
Geren was called to the major leagues in 2003 where he first served as the bullpen coach for the Oakland Athletics. Geren was eventually promoted to bench coach, a position he held through 2006.
Oakland Athletics ManagerEdit
Geren as manager for the Oakland Athletics in 2011.
On November 17, 2006, Geren was promoted from his previous position as Athletics bench coach to became the 28th manager in Oakland Athletics franchise history.[4] He replaced Ken Macha, who was fired after disagreements with players and general manager Billy Beane. In 2007, Geren led the A's to a 76–86 record. In 2008, the Athletics finished the season with a 75-86 record.
In March 2009, the A's and Geren agreed to a contract extension for one year, with an additional options year.[5] During the 2010 season, the A's finished with an even .500 winning percentage (81-81 record). On September 11, 2010, MLB.com announced that Oakland had exercised Geren's option for 2011, assuring him another season in the green and gold.[6]
In May 2011, Geren's managerial style came under scrutiny by Bay Area press when reliever Brian Fuentes criticized Geren's communication style after he was replaced as the A's closer amid poor performance in the role.[7] Fuentes later apologized to Geren for going public with his comments, and A's owner Lew Wolff endorsed Geren as the A's manager.[8] Geren's last game as manager was June 9, 2011.[9]
New York MetsEdit
Geren as bench coach for the New York Mets during the 2015 World Series.
On October 14, 2011, the New York Mets hired Geren to be the team's new bench coach replacing former bench coach Ken Oberkfell.[10] During the 2015 season, the Mets won the National League Championship Series and played in the World Series against the Kansas City Royals. The Royals eventually won the 2015 World Series in five games.[11] During his time with the Mets, Geren was praised for his "statistical aptitude" and "strong working knowledge of advanced analytics." [12][13] Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson also complimented Geren for being "tuned into analytics." [14]
Los Angeles DodgersEdit
On December 2, 2015, it was reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers hired Geren to be the team's new bench coach serving under new manager Dave Roberts and replacing former bench coach Tim Wallach.[15] Geren said his decision to leave the Mets for Los Angeles was fueled by a desire to be closer to his family in Southern California.[16] During the 2016 season, Geren coached under manager Dave Roberts, who would go on to win the 2016 National League Manager of the Year Award.[17] In 2017, the Dodgers won the National League Championship Series and played against the Houston Astros in the World Series. [18] In 2018, the Dodgers appeared in their second straight World Series and played against the Boston Red Sox. [19]
Geren and his wife, Pam, reside in Southern California.[20] Geren has two sons, Bobby and Brett, who both played NCAA Division I baseball at Princeton University.[21]
While with the Yankees, he appeared on the CBS daytime version of Family Feud hosted by Ray Combs with other members of his family late in 1988.[22]
Managerial recordEdit
As of November 1, 2017
Regular season record
Oakland Athletics 2007 2011 334 376 .470
Baseball portal
^ a b "Bob Geren Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2008-03-20.
^ http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1990/B07010CHA1990.htm
^ "1992 Pawtucket Red Sox Statistics and Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2008-05-23. Retrieved 2008-03-20.
^ http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/team/coach_staff_bio.jsp?c_id=oak&coachorstaffid=224103165435 Manager page from Official Website
^ A's to Announce Extension for Bob Geren ESPN, March 22, 2009
^ A's exercise Geren's option for 2011 MLB.com, September 11, 2010
^ Shea, John (May 25, 2011). "Geren under spotlight now". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2011-05-26.
^ Shea, John (May 25, 2011). "Lew Wolff endorses Bob Geren". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2011-05-26.
^ Saracevic, Al (June 9, 2011). "Oakland A's fire Bob Geren, replaces him with Bob Melvin". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
^ Cerrone, Matthew (October 14, 2011). "Mets hire Bob Geren to be the bench coach". MetsBlog.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-16. Retrieved 2011-10-14.
^ DiComo, Anthony (November 2, 2015). "Mighty KC! Royals rise in 9th, rule the World". MLB.com. Retrieved 2016-12-11.
^ Rubin, Adam (November 4, 2015). "Mets coaches all invited to return; Bob Geren to get Dodgers interview". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-12-11.
^ Carig, Marc (November 9, 2015). "Bob Geren interviews for Dodgers' manager job". Newsday.com. Retrieved 2016-12-11.
^ Mittler, Doug (September 18, 2017). "Rumor Central: Could Bob Geren be the next Mets manager?". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2017-09-18.
^ Hernandez, Dylan (December 2, 2015). "Bob Geren will be the Dodgers' next bench coach". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
^ Ruben, Adam (December 4, 2015). "Bob Geren departure fueled by family matters". ESPN. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
^ Axisa, Mike (November 15, 2016). "Dodgers' Dave Roberts wins 2016 NL Manager of the Year award". CBS Sports. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
^ Gonzales, Richard (November 1, 2017). "Houston Astros Defeat Los Angeles Dodgers To Take World Series Crown". NPR. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
^ Doolittle, Bradford (October 23, 2013). "Red Sox vs. Dodgers: A World Series clash with historic possibilities". ESPN. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
^ Athletics Manager Bio
^ Princeton Baseball in the Pros
^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iASrrGehfgY Geren's Family Feud appearance
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@Override
public void configure(ClientDetailsServiceConfigurer clients) throws Exception {
    clients.inMemory().withClient("clientapp").secret(getPasswordEncoder().encode("123456"))
            .authorizedGrantTypes("password", "authorization_code", "refresh_token").authorities("READ_ONLY_CLIENT")
            .scopes("read_profile_info").resourceIds("oauth2-resource").redirectUris("http://localhost:8081/login")
            .accessTokenValiditySeconds(120000).refreshTokenValiditySeconds(240000);
}

}
and
SecurityConfiguration
@Configuration
@EnableWebSecurity
@Order(1)
@EnableGlobalMethodSecurity(prePostEnabled = true, securedEnabled = true, proxyTargetClass = true)
@EnableAspectJAutoProxy(proxyTargetClass = true)
public class SecurityConfiguration extends WebSecurityConfigurerAdapter {

private static final String SYSTEM = "SYSTEM";
private static final String RESTRUSER = "RESTRO";
private static final String RESTRWAITER = "WAITER";

@Autowired
private UserDetailsService userDetailsService;

@Autowired
private DataSource dataSource;

@Override
protected void configure(AuthenticationManagerBuilder auth) throws Exception {
    auth.userDetailsService(userDetailsService).passwordEncoder(getPasswordEncoder());

}

@Bean
public AuthenticationFailureHandler customAuthenticationFailureHandler() {
    return new CustomAuthenticationFailureHandler();
}

@Override
@Bean
public AuthenticationManager authenticationManagerBean() throws Exception {
    return super.authenticationManagerBean();
}

 @Override
    public void configure(WebSecurity web) throws Exception {

        web
            .ignoring()
            .antMatchers("/api/waiter/**");

    }

@Override
protected void configure(HttpSecurity http) throws Exception {
    http.authorizeRequests().antMatchers("/admin/**").hasRole(SYSTEM).antMatchers("/restro/**")
            .hasAnyRole(RESTRUSER).antMatchers("/waiter/**").hasAnyRole(RESTRWAITER).antMatchers("/", "/pub/**")
            .permitAll().and().formLogin().loginPage("/login").defaultSuccessUrl("/dashboard")
            .failureHandler(customAuthenticationFailureHandler()).permitAll().and().logout()
            .logoutRequestMatcher(new AntPathRequestMatcher("/logout")).logoutSuccessUrl("/?logout")
            .deleteCookies("my-remember-me-cookie").permitAll().and().rememberMe()
            // .key("my-secure-key")
            .rememberMeCookieName("my-remember-me-cookie").tokenRepository(persistentTokenRepository())
            .tokenValiditySeconds(24 * 60 * 60).and().exceptionHandling();
}

PersistentTokenRepository persistentTokenRepository() {
    JdbcTokenRepositoryImpl tokenRepositoryImpl = new JdbcTokenRepositoryImpl();
    tokenRepositoryImpl.setDataSource(dataSource);
    return tokenRepositoryImpl;
}

@Bean
public PasswordEncoder getPasswordEncoder() {
    return new BCryptPasswordEncoder();
}

}
The problem is resource server .antMatchers("/api/waiter/**") is accessible without access_token.
Resource server configuration not working.

A: Got  found solution
just replaced @Order(1) with @Order(SecurityProperties.BASIC_AUTH_ORDER) on SecurityConfiguration . And its worked.
@Configuration
@EnableWebSecurity
@Order(SecurityProperties.BASIC_AUTH_ORDER)
@EnableGlobalMethodSecurity(prePostEnabled = true, securedEnabled = true, proxyTargetClass = true)
@EnableAspectJAutoProxy(proxyTargetClass = true)
public class SecurityConfiguration extends WebSecurityConfigurerAdapter {


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N.Y. National Guard builds COVID vaccination 'Pods' to support state vaccination effort
By Tech. Sgt. Ryan Campbell, New York National GuardJanuary 13, 2021
ALTAMONT, N.Y. –More than three-dozen members of the New York National Guard's COVID-19 Task Force are assembling vaccination "pods" in an industrial park in Guilderland, New York near Albany to support the states' effort to vaccinate New Yorkers.The pods, which are trailers that can be delivered to vaccination sites, contain everything needed to distribute the vaccine from portable walls for privacy, to the required PPE, medical and office equipment required to run a vaccination site.The first sites using these pods went into operation on January 13, as New York State opened vaccination centers at the New York State Fair Expo Center outside Syracuse, and the Westchester County Center in New York City's suburbs.A third center at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, which served as a COVID-19 alternative care facility in the spring, did not need a pod to function.As of January 13, the service members had built 28 at the rate of about two hours to build one pod. The goal for them is to keep building as many as they can as supplies are continuously delivered, leaders said."Those pods, along with the vaccine, can go out and act as a mini command center," said Sgt. James Thomas, a platoon sergeant from the 133rd Composite Supply Company based at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn.The mission to build the pods started immediately after Christmas said Spc. Steven Aviles, assigned to the 145th Support Maintenance Company. The pods, which are trailers from the New York State Department of Emergency Services, started being delivered to be packed full of the necessary equipment, he continued.The Guardsmen have a setup of a completed pod for reference, along with a checklist of everything that needs to go into making them. As items are loaded and packed in a very specific way, they are marked off the checklist."Probably over 100 items go into these pods," said Thomas. "Pretty much and kind of supplies you would need to operate on the go."Once items arrive to the warehouse, the Guardsmen unload the trailers and organize them throughout the warehouse according to what type of item it is. It is then added to their inventory so they can track how much of each item they have."There's a manifest that goes with every trailer," said Thomas. "So pretty much what we do is separate it and then pull out the items for the pods, stage them and once we get all of the items we put them in the trailers.""This is the only warehouse that's working with items to buildout pods for the vaccine," said Aviles.Aviles and Thomas said they have a very good system of working with the different agencies that are on-site and have developed an efficient system of building the pods as quickly as they can.As a joint operation, the Guard members are working with several agencies including New York's Department of Emergency Management, Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, along with the incident commander of the pods' mission being a forest ranger.The mission is being carried out by troops such as Thomas and Aviles who have been on active duty since March of 2020 when the State of New York first activated Guard to respond to the pandemic."There's a lot of entities involved with this mission," said Thomas. "It's pretty cool that you have different agencies coming together for a good cause and one mission and one goal."The Soldiers also explained that once they roll out, they will be transported by another state agency will the Guardsmen continue their COVID-19 taskings."It's been pretty nonstop," said Aviles.According to Aviles, the trailers must be ready to go at a moment's notice."It feels good to pretty much give back, sacrifice and give back to the community," said Thomas. "Especially during a time like this, so it feels good to help in any way I can."For more National Guard newsNational Guard FacebookNational Guard TwitterHow the National Guard is helpingPhotos of the National Guard responseLatest from the CDC
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I have a hard time answering questions of this type, but I think the most interesting thing about me is that I am a first generation college student. I got to Hiram through the support of many people, and I have been blessed with a great many opportunities in my life based on the kindness of those I've come into contact with. In my career and my personal life, I hope to pay that kindness forward, and serving on the Alumni Executive Board is a great way of doing that.
I found out about Hiram through my church; Carol Denzinger came to our summer camp program to talk to students about Hiram's historic connection to the Disciples. That conversation got me on campus and after visiting, Hiram was an easy decision to make!
I was in the: Student Senate (President twice, Vice President once, first student Observer to the Board of Trustees); Music (Choir, Madrigal Singers, "Save The Goats" Men's Quartet, Opera Workshop); B-Side Cafe; Democrats Club; Philosophy Forum; Pre-Law Club; Outdoors Club; Alpha Society; Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Gamma Epsilon and on the Senior Class Gift Committee.
I am very proud of the fact that, while I was Student Senate President, our group resurrected Sugar Day and refocused our campus "off days" on community service. Seeing how that reinvigorated tradition has blossomed since I left campus has been incredibly gratifying, and I'm glad that spirit continues!
While it is very difficult to identify a "favorite," the professor I spent the most time with at Hiram was John Koritansky. As someone with an acute interest in the intersection of philosophy, politics, and policy, John's classes were absolutely captivating to me. His instruction made ancient thinkers and ideas new and challenging and the depth of my understanding grew immeasurably under his instruction.
When I was a student, my favorite spot was probably the B-Side Cafe, because it exposed me to so many interesting people and ideas. As an alum who returns frequently, though, I very much enjoy the Chapel garden and the opportunity to sit quietly and contemplate.
Again, it's incredibly difficult to nail down a single memory that stands apart from the rest. For me, our spring trips with Madrigal Singers were very special times, and the opportunities I had to study abroad in England, France and Italy expanded my worldview significantly. The memories that are probably most special to me, though, are the ones I share with my wife (and then girlfriend) Lindsey. Our long walks through campus are something I will cherish forever.
One of the most special things about Hiram is a culture that systematically exposes you to the viewpoints of folks you might not otherwise interact with, and forces you to grapple with your own preconceived notions and perspectives. I learned at Hiram that there was a world beyond the one I'd grown up with and valid viewpoints outside my own, that lesson is one that I continue to carry with me in everything I do.
My Hiram education has been invaluable in preparing me for the future. Above all else, Hiram taught me to think critically and keep an open mind to other perspectives. Those skills have served me well, and applied in each and every step of my education and career post-Hiram.
I am the Portage County Treasurer.
When I have free time, I like to find some good fiction to read, or take advantage of opportunities to hike and enjoy the great outdoors with my family. I'm also an avid sports fan, so if the Buckeyes, Indians, or Browns are playing I'm likely keeping pretty close tabs.
I joined AEB because I was looking for a way to reconnect with Hiram as an alum and contribute meaningfully to the life of the institution. I feel as though I've been able to do that through my membership on AEB, most notably in reorganizing our alumni awards to better reflect and celebrate our alumni body's many accomplishments.
My time at Hiram was a formative one for me, as I know it was for many. I am thrilled that I am able to remain engaged with the college though the Alumni Executive Board, and happy to help others connect with the Hiram experience and grow into their potential!


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5 Sights in Hamedan, Iran (with Map and Images)
Explore interesting sights in Hamedan, Iran. Click on a marker on the map to view details about it. Underneath is an overview of the sights with images. A total of 5 sights are available in Hamedan, Iran.
List of cities in Iran Sightseeing Tours in Hamedan
1. Gregory Stephan Church
In fact / CC BY-SA 4.0
Gregory Stepan Church or Gregory Stephen Church is located on the eastern part of hegmataneh hill in the old Armenian quarter. The church was established in 1676 by a group of Armenians in Isfahan as well as immigrants. And russian Armenian businessmen who settled in Hamedan were made. Inside Gregory's Church there are four circular pillars interconnected with twill arches. The church was rebuilt and refurbished in 1932. Around the altar of the church was also covered by plaster, which is currently exfoliated. The interior of the church is brick. It is also used in the exterior of clay and has arches with crescent arches to decorate. The bell tower of this church is circularly erected using the style of the candid domes.
Wikipedia: کلیسای گریگوری استفان (FA)
2. Hegmataneh Museum
Hamed Saber / CC BY 2.0
Hegmataneh Museum was opened in 1994 in Haft-e-Tir Square in Hamadan. The museum is open all weekdays except Monday evenings. The museum is located east of hegmataneh hill and next to the famous French pit. The museum building, formerly called the Fostering School, has been put into operation during changes and repairs to create a temporary museum. The museum's objects consist of two specific and provincial sections. In the hallway and hall on the right side of the museum, objects obtained from Hegmataneh are kept.
Wikipedia: موزه هگمتانه (FA)
3. Tomb of Esther and Mordechai
Philippe Chavin (Simorg) / CC-BY-SA-3.0
The Tomb of Esther and Mordechai is a tomb located in Hamadan, Iran. Iranian Jews believe it houses the remains of the biblical Queen Esther and her uncle Mordechai, and it is the most important pilgrimage site for Jews in Iran. There is no mention of it in either the Bavli or the Jerusalem Talmud and the Iranian Jewish tradition has not been supported by Jews beyond Iran.
Wikipedia: Tomb of Esther and Mordechai (EN)
4. Bu Alisina Museum
Bu-Ali Sina Museum or Bu-Ali Sina Mausoleum Museum was opened in 1951 in Bu-Ali Mausoleum, Bu-Ali Square, in Hamadan. The museum was founded by the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism of Hamedan Province and is dedicated to introducing the character of Bu-Ali Sina and Teb.
Wikipedia: موزه بوعلی‌سینا (FA)
5. Mary's Church
Hazrat Maryam Church is located in Hamedan, Ekbatan Street, northeast side of Hegmataneh Hill, Armenian neighborhood, and this work was registered as one of the national monuments of Iran on February 22, 1999 with registration number 2237.
Wikipedia: کلیسای حضرت مریم (همدان) (FA)


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Tag Archives: Tibetan names
The People's Choice of Girls Names – 2
Posted by A.O. in Name Themes and Lists
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Here are ten names for girls which have been often searched for to reach my blog. I chose names that aren't in the Top 100, and come from a range of origins.
Dutch and French short form of Anna. A famous namesake is celebrated French actress Anouk Aimée; she was born Françoise Dreyfus, and took the name Anouk from the first character she portrayed on film. The name became better known in the English-speaking world after the publication of the award-winning 1999 novel Chocolat, by British author Joanne Harris, in which there is a little girl named Anouk. The character of Anouk is based on the author's daughter Anouchka, whose name is another pet form of Anna. The book was made into a movie in 2000. Actor and author Andrew Daddo has a daughter named Anouk, born a year after the film was released. Pronounced a-NOOK or an-ook, this exotic name doesn't have an obviously "French" sound to it, and seems quite sophisticated.
Variant of Blithe, an English virtue name meaning "cheerful, merry" which is first found in 16th century Norfolk, stronghold of the Puritans. Although the name began as a girls name, it has been given to boys as well, particularly in the United States, and overall is fairly evenly divided between the sexes, although more common for girls. In the case of boys, the name probably comes from the surname, which is derived from any of the places called Bligh, Blyth or Blythe; they get their name from the River Blyth in Northumberland, the River Blythe in Warwickshire, or the River Blithe in Staffordsire. The names of the rivers simply come from the word blithe, so in either case the name has the same pleasant meaning. A famous namesake is American actress Blythe Danner, mother of Gwyneth Paltrow; her name is a middle name of Gwyneth's daughter, Apple. This is a fresh, sprightly name which has a modern feel despite its long history.
Cordelia is a princess in William Shakespeare's King Lear, a loyal daughter who is disowned by her father because she will not make flattering speeches to him, with tragic results. The character is based on Queen Cordeilla, a legendary queen of the Britons who appears in Geoffrey of Monmouth's History of Britain. According to Geoffrey, Cordelia ruled Britain as queen, but came to grief because the rule of a woman was deemed unacceptable. Cordelia is also mentioned in Edmund Spenser's epic poem, The Fairie Queene, where her role as heroic British queen was probably a compliment to Queen Elizabeth I. The first Cordelias were born around the time The Faerie Queene was published, and were from upper-class families. There is a popular but unsubstantiated theory that Geoffrey of Monmouth based the name Cordeilla on that of Creiddylad (said cree-THIL-ahd), a character in Welsh Arthurian legends who was the daughter of the god Lud, and considered the most beautiful girl in Britain. Another idea is that Geoffrey may have based the name on that of Saint Cordula, a legendary companion of Saint Ursula whose name is from the Latin for "heart" (Cordeilla is also found spelled Cordoyla, which offers this some support). Still another is that it may be derived from the Roman name Cordus, meaning "late born", with the implication that as Cordelia was King Lear's youngest daughter, he had her late in life. Although all these suggestions are attractive, the last one may appeal most to older parents. If you are a fan of L.M. Montgomery's Anne books, you will remember that the heroine wished her name was Cordelia – because it is "perfectly elegant". This literary name still seems refined, and can be pronounced cor-DEE-lee-uh, or cor-DEEL-yuh.
Derived from the Germanic name Gisela, meaning "pledge, hostage". Although the word hostage has rather alarming associations today, in the past it was common for political treaties to be accompanied by the exchange of political hostages, as a guarantee of good faith and to maintain peace. Often the children of the ruling classes, even princes and princesses, would be handed over to be raised and educated by a foreign court, with hopes of greater cultural understanding between nations. Gisela and Gisèle (the French form) were popular names amongst medieval nobility and royalty. The name received a huge boost in the 19th century, because of the romantic ballet, Giselle. It tells of an innocent village girl named Giselle who dies of a broken heart after being betrayed by her lover. However, as a sign of her forgiving nature, after her death she protects the man she loves from the spirits of vengeance, and saves his life. Another fictional Giselle is the sweet peasant girl who makes a happy-ever-after transition from cartoon fantasy land to gritty real world in the Disney film, Enchanted. Graceful and fairytale, Giselle is usually pronounced ji-ZEL in Australia, and is #161 in Victoria.
Derived from the Old Norse name Ingríðr, meaning something like "beloved of Ing, beauty of Ing, delight of Ing". Ing is an older name for the Norse god Freyr – perhaps his true name, because Freyr means "lord" and is his title. Freyr was a phallic fertility god who brought peace and pleasure, and was associated with sacred kingship, male sexuality, prosperity, and sunshine. In Norse legend, Ing is the god followed by the Germanic peoples of the area which is now Denmark and its surrounds, and he is claimed as the first king of Sweden, as well as the progenitor of the Anglian kings. Ingrid is a traditional name amongst Scandinavian royalty and nobility, and there is a young Princess Ingrid of Norway, who is expected to one day be queen. A famous namesake is beautiful Swedish-born movie star Ingrid Bergman, who starred in many Hollywood movies, including Casablanca. Ingrid has a strong and chiselled beauty, and is #481 in Victoria.
Maori name meaning "shine, glisten". It isn't unusual in New Zealand, and is still given to girls today; it can also be found as a surname. It's not common in Australia, but I think it would work well here, and has a pleasingly cross-cultural feel, since it is similar to Italian Pia and Pieta. I believe it is pronounced pee-AH-ta.
Persian form of the Arabic name Thurayya, meaning "the Pleiades". The Pleiades is the familiar group of stars in the constellation Taurus, sometimes known as The Seven Sisters. The name became better known in the west because of two royal Sorayas. Soraya Tarzi was a liberal Muslim and feminist who married into the monarchy of Afghanistan and became queen; she appeared in public alongside her husband as an equal and together they tried to modernise their country. Afghanistan wasn't quite ready for it, and the couple went into exile in Rome in 1929. Even more influential was Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiari, who was Queen of Iran as the second wife of the last Shah. Very attractive and western-educated, Soraya and her husband were forced to divorce in 1958 because she was apparently infertile. She also went into exile, under the name Princess Soraya, and lived in France, where her story evoked much sympathy. Her divorce inspired a song, I Want to Cry Like Soraya, and a variety of sunflower was named in her honour. A beautiful star name, Soraya is similar to familiar names like Sarah and Zara, and in Australia is usually pronounced soh-RAY-uh.
A place name of Native American origin, this probably means "town" in the Creek language. Tallulah Falls is a small town in Georgia, in the United States, which has attracted tourists since the late 19th century. Parts of the film Deliverance were filmed there, so you may even have seen it on screen. Tallulah has been used as a girls name since the 19th century, and records show that the name originated in the southern states, with most Tallulahs born in Georgia. The most famous namesake is flamboyant actress and party girl Tallulah Bankhead, who was from Alabama, and named after her grandmother. Despite being a name of American origin, Tallulah has never charted in the US, and is far more popular in the UK. Tallulah Bankhead was a huge celebrity in 1920s London, and her name is very fashionable in England, chosen as a baby name by the upper classes and minor royals. Spunky, sexy and fun to say, this fits in with familiar names such as Tully and Tahlia, and comes with cute nicknames like Lula and Lulu.
This Indian name is one of the epithets of the benevolent mother goddess Parvati, the wife of Shiva. Its original meaning is "mother (goddess, wife of) Shiva". Because Parvati is a goddess of light, the name Uma also came to be understood as meaning "light, radiance". In a previous incarnation, the goddess (then called Sati) committed suicide by throwing herself on a sacrificial fire, and her ashes became the sacred spice turmeric; because of this the name Uma came to be understood as meaning "turmeric". The meaning of Uma is also glossed as "O child, do not (practice austerities)!", because as a young girl Parvati's mother chided her for the extreme ascetisim she practicised in order to please her future husband, Shiva. By coincidence, uma is literally translated as "flax" in Sanskrit, although this doesn't seem to have any connection to the goddess. The most famous namesake is American actress Uma Thurman, whose name is said to have a different origin. Uma's father was the first westerner to become a Buddhist monk, and the term uma chenpo means "Great Middle Way" in Tibetan – one of the guiding principles of Buddhism. In modern Hebrew, uma means "nation", and in Israel Uma is a patriotic unisex name. In the Tiv language of West Africa, the name Uma means "life", and can be used for both sexes. Simple yet multi-layered, this is a fascinating cross-cultural name which isn't common in any country of the world.
Ancient Greek name meaning "yellow, yellow-brown", often translated as "blonde, fair-haired". There are several figures from Greek mythology with the name. Xanthe was one of the Oceanides, the three thousand daughters of the Titan sea gods Oceanus and Tethys. The Oceanides were nymph-like goddesses who were responsible for the world's fresh water, and were often pictured married to river gods. In some sources, Xanthe is imagined as presiding over the yellow clouds that can be sometimes be seen at sunrise or sunset. Xanthe is also given as the name of one of the Amazon warriors, and Hesiod mentions Xanthe as being the mortal wife of Asclepius, the god of medicine. Actress Madeleine West welcomed a daughter named Xanthe last year. This quirky, stylish name is usually pronounced ZAN-thee in Australia, and comes with the cool nickname Xan or Zan. The name is #469 in Victoria.
POLL RESULT: People's favourite names Blythe, Cordelia and Xanthe, and their least favourite were Giselle, Piata and Uma.
(Photo shows a scene from the ballet Giselle, performed by the Queensland Ballet)
Names Spotted at Home and Abroad (Winter Edition)
Posted by A.O. in Names Spotted at Home and Abroad
aristocratic names, Armenian names, band names, cartoon names, created names, english names, famous namesakes, fictional namesakes, Fijian names, French names, Greek names, hebrew names, honouring, Indian namaes, Japanese names, Latin names, locational name, middle names, modern names, mythological names, name history, name meaning, nicknames, Norman names, Norman-French names, polynesian names, popular culture, saints names, Sanskrit names, sibsets, Spanish names, stage names, surname names, Tibetan names
Kalden Edwards (Qld) – son of Korinna and Doug, brother of Indigo. Kalden is a traditional Tibetan name meaning "from the Golden Age", and there are several men of this name from Tibetan history.
Savvas Stergos (NT) – son of Afrodite, brother to Maria, Irene and Michael. The Greek name Savvas is from the Hebrew for "old man" (I'm guessing intended as a title of respect), and there are several saints bearing this name.
Vaishvi Jani (NSW) – daughter of Monalisa. Vaishvi is an Indian name connected to the worship of the goddess Parvati and the god Vishnu. Interestingly, we had a baby called Monalisa mentioned this year, and now we have an adult one.
Xevi Campisi (Qld) – son of Rene Flanagan and Zac Campisi. His name is a common Spanish pet form of Xavier.
Surnames as-First Names
Abbeney Manning (Qld) – daughter of Luise. As far as I know, this aristocratic Norman surname is another form of Albany, based on French place names such as Aubigne, meaning "Albinius' town", with the Latin name Albinius meaning "white". It was used by sci-fi writer Ursula Le Guin as a place name in her fictional universe depicted in The Hainish Cycle. Although historically more often male, today it does sound like an ornate version of Abby.
Kasabian Sentance (NSW) – son of Jodi. Kasabian are a British rock band; the band's name is from Linda Kasabian, a member of the Charles Manson cult, famous as his getaway driver. She did not participate in any violence, was the star witness for the prosecution, and expressed great remorse for her part in the group's crimes. Her married surname is a common Armenian one, meaning, "butcher".
Vaokakala Nevaeh Mara Tere-Vave (NSW) – daughter of Glory Mara Tere and Tevita Vave. Her name is a Fijian surname, but I don't know what it means. I had never seen Nevaeh on a real person before, but wasn't surprised to see it used in the Pacific Islander community, as not only does it have strong Christian associations, but the pronunciation (nuh-VAY-uh) is vaguely Polynesian-sounding.
Wiley Huber (NSW) – son of Nicole and Tim. This English surname is from a common place name meaning "willow wood". It's the stage name of English rapper Richard Cowie; he took it from a cartoon character named Wiley Kat. It reminds me of the cartoon critter Wile E. Coyote.
I saw a number of babies with intriguing middle names in the papers over the winter.
Archie Elvis Lincard (Qld) – son of Gemma Hall and Chris Lincard.
Austin Kelly Beadle (Qld) – son of Leah and David. Austin's middle name is in honour of his aunt – one of the handy things about unisex names is their versatility. His first name is after his American-born father's cousin.
Jake Tiger Gow (Qld) – son of Wendi Leggatt and Bede Gow.
Lily Pepper Van Veen (NSW) – daughter of Xan and Adam [pictured]
Sabine Mirah Thiedeman (Qld) – daughter of Leanne and Nick. Her middle name is a form of the Arabic Amira, meaning "princess, female ruler".
Adult Names
There was a story in the paper about a construction worker who was awarded more than $100 000 damages named Ark Tribe. His lawyer was named Stephen Dolphin.
The family has rebelled against the slightly brain-sapping entertainment of The Price is Right, and have opted for a noisy educational TV show before dinner instead. I think they became suspicious I had it on to do some clandestine name-spotting (I blame educational shows for making them brainy enough to figure this out!).
So no more names from TPIR – the only one I can remember is a forty-ish lady named Blondie who was indeed blonde-ish. Was this her legal name, or a nickname? I have no idea, as the host did not ask her. It seemed a bit of an odd name to give a child (it reminds me of Blondie Bumstead from the newspaper cartoons). On the other hand, it seemed a slightly odd nickname to retain into middle age as well (although Mrs Bumstead managed to pull it off, at least).
Names Seen in Real Life
We went to the speedway a few times over the winter – my fashion tip is to wear every jumper, jacket and coat you possess, and then cover yourself in gloves, hats and scarves until no skin is in contact with the icy air.
The speedway is the place to go if you want to hear some hardcore-type boys names – over the winter, I heard the names Ajax, Axel, Blade, Cruz, Diesel, Harlem, Hendrix, Hunter, Jagger, Jett, Nash, Taj, Tosh and Zayd. I remember someone saying on Twitter that you mostly hear boy's names in public places, as they are the ones getting called or yelled at by anxious or petulant mamas, and it's so true. The only girl I can remember getting yelled at the same place was a non-harmonious Harmony.
Two tots entered in a local kids photo contest were called Sai (boy) and Leto (girl). Sai is a Japanese name that can be translated as "genius", and Leto was the mother of Apollo and Artemis in Greek mythology. Her name may mean "the hidden one", or more prosaically, "woman, wife".
Names of Babies Born to People I Know or Know Of:
Girls: Aoife, Beatrix, Cynthia, Jemima, Tallulah
Boys: Julian and Miles (twins), Emmett, Ronan
Names Spotted Over the Summer, at Home and Abroad
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Interesting names of babies I spotted in the papers over the summer:
When the popular name lists came out, newspapers also liked to dwell on the less popular names (more coming on that score). One of the babies with an uncommon name was the splendidly Arthurian Lancelot Palmer, from Wagga Wagga in New South Wales. Lancelot is named after his mother's grandfather, who passed away a few years ago.
To publicise Australia Day events in Tasmania, The Examiner had a photo of an eight-month-old baby girl named Uma Paech, from Lauceston (pictured). It's a celebrity name, because of Hollywood actress Uma Thurman, but also shows the growing popularity of names from Asia. Uma Thurman was raised in a Buddhist household, and her father was the first Westerner to become a Tibetan Buddhist monk. Her name is taken from the Tibetan phrase Dbuma Chenpo, meaning "Great Middle Way"; one of the guiding principles of Buddhist practice. (The Db is silent). Uma is also one of the titles of the Hindu goddess Parvati.
In early February, an official report on publicly funded home births was prepared by the Homebirth Advisory Group from the Northern Rivers district of New South Wales. The story interviewed Jade Trapp of Lismore, who gave birth to her son Django at home with a midwife two years ago. This is another name which comes from a famous person. It was the nickname of Belgian jazz guitarist Jean Baptiste Reinhardt, and it is Romani for "I awake". Although Django died in the 1950s, his gypsy jazz is still hot, and he has been portrayed or alluded to in several films, including The Triplets of Belleville and Martin's Scorscese's Hugo. His music has been used for the soundtrack of movies such as The Matrix, Chocolat, Kate and Leopold and Stardust Memories. This is a hyper-hipster name oft suggested on Nameberry, and one with a cheery sound to it.
Meme and Soemyint Theloep are recent refugees from Burma who live in the Illawarra region surrounding the city of Wollongong in New South Wales. This month, they were caught in the floodwaters that flowed into their flat, and Soemyint had to carry his three-week-old daughter to safety in a baby sling. Although their English is still only basic, they knew enough to give their baby an English name – Blessing. What a beautiful tribute to their new home and refuge (despite the occasional flood). It's a name that makes me smile and smile.
Monica Carduff Gonzalez, professionally known as DJ Monski Mouse, has been playing classic vinyl tracks at events such as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for ten years now. She is now starting up an event called Baby Disco Dance Hall, which plays funky tunes suitable for the under-five crowd. Monica's own daughter is named Monalisa (didn't you just somehow guess her baby wouldn't be named Emily or Mia?). Apart from the famous painting by da Vinci, Mona Lisa is also an award-winning Nat King Cole song, and it was playing while Monica and her husband, magician Tony Roberts, were choosing baby names; the new baby smiled, and they took that as her seal of approval. I love this cool name and the story attached to it (which I got off her website).
And an interesting name attached to an adult:
I read a short article on parenting about the myths of motherhood. It's good advice telling us not to worry so much about being perfect. What interested me more was the author's name, which was Benison O'Reilly. Her name is a vocabulary word which means "blessing, benediction". According to her website, it's a favourite name amongst the O'Reilly family. I think it's a great name and obviously has a very positive meaning.
Names of babies encountered over the summer in real life:
Annabel: the original form looks crisp, classic and very English after so many Frenchified Annabelles.
Cael: I always thought this Irish name was said like the word keel, but Cael's family say his name like the word kale.
Lacey: I feel as if the long-term popularity of Lucy is helping the rise of pretty Lacey.
Purity: this name reminded me of purity rings, but her name was chosen with the idea of purity in the sense of "pure and natural, uncontaminated by the artificial". Purely herself!
Zeke: not short for Ezekiel, just plain Zeke. Very cowboy.
Names of new babies welcomed by people I know (family/friends/colleagues/neighbours etc) over the summer:
According to a new article Abby has at Appellation Mountain, the baby names chosen by the people around you will likely tend to be similar, and also not unlike the names you are apt to choose yourself (leading to much angst and accusations of name stealing and so forth – see Lou at Mer de Noms, as to whether to "call dibs" or not).
I think some of these names do "go together", as in I can imagine Finn and Isla as siblings, and also Eleanor and Stella. There's a strong L sound in all of them except Bethany, Brock and Finn, who thus also seem to be matched. Laila and Leilani are particularly similar.
Unique Boys Names from Tasmania, 2010
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This follows on the previous list, Unique Girls Names from Tasmania, 2010. Please read the notes attached to that to see how names were chosen. Although there were fewer unique names for boys, they were much more likely to be genuine names, and not just variant spellings of common names. Whether you like these names or not, it's nice to know that not everyone calls their children by names from the Top 100. There's a lot of variety out there once you start looking. (If you are unsure what the animal in the photo is, it is a Tasmanian devil).
This is the English form of a Latin name derived from the Greek, meaning "immortal". It is connected linguistically to ambrosia, the food or drink of the gods in mythology, and is said to not only taste delicious, but to have a delightful aroma. In fact, it has been argued that ambrosia means "fragrant", rather than "immortal". If ambrosia had any basis in reality, it may be describing a honey product, although another theory is that it refers to the hallucinogenic mushroom, Amanita muscaria. The most famous namesake is probably Saint Ambrose of Milan, a 4th century Doctor of the Church who converted Saint Augustine. Interestingly, according to legend, bees swarmed on Ambrose's face as a baby, leaving behind a drop of honey; this does seem to link the saint with the mythical ambrosia. An old-fashioned name, this fits in with the antique name revival, and the S/Z-ending for boys names. The meaning, and its associations with divine sweetness, is also hard to resist.
Other Latin names: Adrian, Augustus, Cassius, Ignatius, Maxmilian, Roman, Rufus, Silas, Sylvester
This is the name of a Jedi knight in the Star Wars movies, father of Luke and Leia Skywalker, who crossed over to the Dark Side, and went on to become the heavy-breathing evil villain known as Darth Vader. Annikkin Starkiller was the name that George Lucas has originally chosen for Luke Skywalker, and when there was a major plot change and Darth Vader became Luke's dad, a slight change of spelling meant that Darthy could have Luke's old name. It's sometimes claimed that George Lucas took Anakin's name from his friend, Brtish film director Ken Annakin, but Lucas denies this. Although it's tempting to give this name all number of foreboding meanings, we should remember it was originally planned as the hero's name. It wasn't clear in the beginning what kind of person the protagonist was going to be, and in one version it was an old man, and in another, a woman, so the name predates the character and the plot. Most likely, George Lucas just made it up.
Other sci-fi names: Auron, Draven, Grayson, Jango, Lex, Navi, Neo, Obi, Quillam
This is the name of the Scottish-born Australian rock musician, Bon Scott, who was the lyricist and lead singer for AC/DC, until his death in 1980, aged 34. AC/DC dedicated their next album, Back in Black, to him, which is the best-selling rock album of all time. Bon Scott is regarded as one of the greatest lead vocalists, has been inducted posthumously into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and been honoured in both his home town of Fremantle, Western Australia, and his birthplace of Kirriemuir, Scotland. Bon was born Ronald Belford Scott, and his nickname was given to him in primary school. As there was already a classmate called Ronald, and as Scott had recently emigrated from "Bonnie Scotland", he was dubbed Bon. The Scottish word bonnie means "beautiful, fair, fine", and is taken from the French word bon, meaning "good". Not only honouring a rock legend, this name seems similar to Beau in meaning and origin.
Other celebrity names: Cadel, Cassidy, Denzel, Dre, Elvis, Hammond, Joaquin, Keanu, Leland, Maddox, Makaveli, Orlando, Otis, Sylvain, Tander, Tex, Ziggie Other Scottish names: Dougal, Jock
This is from an Irish surname meaning "son of Flannchadh", with Flannchadh being a Gaelic name meaning "red warrior". The name is well known in Australia, because of the poem Clancy of The Overflow, by Banjo Paterson; The Overflow is the name of a station where Clancy, a drover, works. It's based on the true story of Paterson, a lawyer, sending a letter to Thomas Gerald Clancy of The Overflow, and imagining Clancy's enviable life in the bush, under the "glory of the everlasting stars". The reply that he received to his letter – "Clancy's gone to Queensland droving and we don't know where he are" – delighted Paterson, and was included in the poem. Clancy also appears briefly in The Man from Snowy River, and when that poem was made into a movie, the role of Clancy was played by Jack Thompson. Clancy of the Overflow is a romanticised image of bush life as dreamed of by the city dweller, and probably seems a patriotic choice as a name.
Other Irish names: Fionbharr, Niall, Rafferty, Ronan, Sullivan
This is the name for the fuel used in diesel engines, which are named after their inventor, French-born Rudolf Diesel. His German surname is said to be based on a short form of either Matthias or Dietrich. As it sounds quite tough and butch, and has connotations of being able to keep going like a mechanical engine, it's been a popular nickname or assumed name, for celebrities such as American actor Vin Diesel, Australian rock singer Diesel, American basketball player Shaquille "The Diesel" O'Neill, and AFL player Greg "Diesel" Williams. Diesel is also a popular name for dogs, and with "dog names" for boys in style, Diesel seems very usable. US Olympian softabller, Jennie Finch, called her second son Diesel Dean Daigle, so now it's a celebrity baby name as well.
Other vocabulary names: Ace, Buddy, Gray, Spike Other car-related names: Holden, Jag
An Old English name meaning "gracious protection", this fell out of use after the Norman Conquest, and became best known as a surname. Thackery's History of Henry Esmond is a historical novel set in the time of Queen Anne, where the hero spends the whole book in love with his foster-sister and cousin, but marries his foster-mother instead (also his cousin). This surname is part of Australian history, because James Esmond was an Irish-Australian who was one of the first people to find gold during the Victorian goldrush. He was also politically prominent in the miner's organisation, and commanded a section of miners in the Eureka Stockade rebellion. It's tempting to wonder if baby Esmond is a descendant of James, or whether the name was chosen in honour of this famous rebel.
Other Old English names: Bede, Edgar, Edwin, Winston
This is a small coastal town on the Clarence River in New South Wales, and its name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "by the sea". It is pronounced eye-LOO-ka. Iluka is a popular tourist destination, blessed with beaches and rainforest, and people who live in the chilly southern parts of Australia may enjoy spending their winters here. Maybe the parents of Iluka spent a happy holiday in the town? It's easy to see the appeal of it as a name, because it is so similiar to the popular Luka, but has a distinctive Australian meaning.
Other place names: Carlisle, Clyde, Griffith, Hamilton, Maitland, Memphis, Meredith, Nelson, Preston, Ripley, Weston, Wilson, Windsor Other Aboriginal names: Wirra
This is the name of a small tree or shrub native to New Zealand and south-east Australia – including, of course, Tasmania. It's scientific name is Leptospermum scoparium, and it's also called tea tree (not the same tea tree that tea tree oil is made from). The name manuka is Maori, and comes from history, where one of the sea-going canoes that brought the Maoris to New Zealand is said to have been called Mānuka. It's pronounced mahn-OO-ka. Manuka honey is not only delicious, but recently it's been discovered to have powerful antibacterial properties, and you can now buy medical-grade manuka honey to apply to wounds. There is a town in Tasmania near Hobart called Tea Tree, which may be named after this useful plant.
Other nature names: Aspen, Brae, Nullah, Reef, Stone, Sunny, Tiger Other Polynesian names: Loti, Kalani, Tavita
Namkha
Meaning "sky, heaven" in Tibetan, a namkha is a yarn or thread cross used in Buddhism as a sacred weaving, used in ritual or placed on an altar. "Thread" is the literal translation of the word tantra, and the threads of the mankha symbolise the warp and weft of time and space. A famous bearer is Tibetan Buddhist teacher, Rigdzin Namkha Gyatso Rinpoche.
Other Asian names: Anshuman, Arjuna, Ba, Dravid, Khan, Omita, Yang, Yasir, Zusong
Shem
One of Noah's sons in the Old Testament, Shem is Hebrew for "name". It can refer to someone's fame and reputation, and also to their essential nature and being. While Noah is one of the most popular boy's names, the names of his sons, Shem, Ham and Japeth, have had only occasional use. This may be because from early on, these three men were seen as the progenitors of the various races (as that vague and inaccurate word was understood at the time). Different writers have claimed Shem as the source of either the "Semitic" peoples, all Europeans, Germans, Greeks, Persians, or Indians; some texts even say that God made Shem brown skinned, Japeth fair skinned and Ham dark skinned. These ideas on race and ethnicity now look rather embarrassing, or even offensive; at the very least, we know them to be scientifically wrong. In the Bible, Shem is said to be an ancestor of Abram, who founded the Abrahamic religions. The name is pronounced SHAYM, and although uncommon, sounds not unlike familiar names such as Sean, Sheamus and Shane.
Other Biblical names: Abel, Amos, Elihu, Gideon, Hezekiah, Jairus, Jotham, Matthias, Raphael, Simeon
This is an anglicised form of the Danish name Søren, which is a form of the Roman name family Severinus, derived from the personal name Severus, meaning "stern" in Latin. Certain Harry Potter fans may see this as a way of using the name of grim Potions Master, Professor Snape, without actually calling their son Severus. The name has been used several times in recent popular culture; most notably the vampire Soren in the Underworld films. In the Charlie and Lola books and TV series, Soren Lorensen is little Lola's imaginary friend. If these namesakes seem a bit lightweight, Søren Kierkegaard was a 19th century philosopher and theologian who has been enormously influential in shaping our ideas of the self and subjectivity. It's pronounced SOH-ren.
Other Scandinavian names: Anders, Thor
According to Greek mythology, the Titans were a race of gods that ruled in the legendary Golden Age. They were the Elder Gods who were overthrown by the Olympians; this myth of a "war in heaven", where one group of gods replaces another, exists in many cultures across Europe and the Middle East. The meaning of their name is uncertain, but is often intepreteted as "to stretch"; the Greek poet Hesiod refers to them as "the Stretchers", because they stretched out their power. Other scholars believe it comes from the Greek for "white earth, white clay, gypsum"; they believe that this white dust was used in ancient shamanistic rituals, and it is from these almost-forgotten rites that the myth of the Titans grew. The name has been given to a moon of Saturn, and inspired the name of the element, titanium. The Titans, often imagined as gigantic figures, are part of popular culture, and you may find Titans in comic books, science fiction movies, and video games, as well as sports teams – including the Gold Coast Titans. Although the name may seem too big for a little boy, it sounds similar to names such as Tate, Tyrone and Titus.
Other Greek names: Constandinos, Eugene, Leonidas, Orion
Choosing Between Two Baby Names


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Q: MSBuild Publish and Compass Generated Sprites I'm using compass to generate stylesheets and image sprites for my C# MVC .NET project. Mostly this is great and everything works seamlessly. However, I'd like to be able to use the MSBuild "Publish" functionality as part of my automated build. The problem is that compass generated sprites change names all the time, and so I get errors like this one when I try to build:
C:\Program Files (x86)\MSBuild\Microsoft\VisualStudio\v12.0\Web\Microsoft.Web.Publishing.targets(2972,5): error : Copying file images\icons-s88f86b4a16.png to obj\Release\Package\PackageTmp\images\icons-s88f86b4a16.png failed. Could not find file 'images\icons-s88f86b4a16.png'.

I'm not sure how to work around this. Is there a way to automatically add new images to the csproject and remove old ones? Has anyone run into something similar?

A: From my personal experience, Web deploy or Publish from Visual Studio will pick up files that are not part of your solution as long as they as they are part of the web application on the file system.
For Example:
MVCSite
   -- images/spirtes.png
If you are publishing from this copy of the MVC Site, the contents of the images folder will be replicated on your web server even if they are not included in the  project file.
---Edited
The above solution will work with a website and not a web application. The following will work with a web application.
Add this to the end of the Publishing profile (Production.pubxml)
  <Target Name="CustomCollectFiles">
    <ItemGroup>
      <_CustomFiles Include="Test\**\*" />
      <FilesForPackagingFromProject Include="%(_CustomFiles.Identity)">
        <DestinationRelativePath>%(RecursiveDir)%(Filename)%(Extension)   </DestinationRelativePath>
      </FilesForPackagingFromProject>
    </ItemGroup>
  </Target>
  <PropertyGroup>
    <CopyAllFilesToSingleFolderForPackageDependsOn>
      CustomCollectFiles;
      $(CopyAllFilesToSingleFolderForPackageDependsOn);
    </CopyAllFilesToSingleFolderForPackageDependsOn>

    <CopyAllFilesToSingleFolderForMsdeployDependsOn>
      CustomCollectFiles;
      $(CopyAllFilesToSingleFolderForPackageDependsOn);
    </CopyAllFilesToSingleFolderForMsdeployDependsOn>
  </PropertyGroup>
</Project>

Example Build Script
echo 'Hello, world.' > "%WORKSPACE%\TestMVC\Test\fo1.txt"

"C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\MSBuild.exe" "%WORKSPACE%\TestMVC.sln" /p:Configuration=Release /p:Platform="Any CPU" /p:PublishProfile=Production

Output from MSBuild
Copying Test\fo1.txt to obj\Release\Package\PackageTmp\fo1.txt.
Copying Test\foo.txt to obj\Release\Package\PackageTmp\foo.txt.


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Social Commonweal
Employee 's Interests
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Independent non-executive director
Peng Suping, male, born in June 1959, aged 58, Chinese, a professor of China University of Mining and Technology, Dr. Peng has long engaged in the teaching and research of mining geology and geophysical prospecting of mine engineering, with rich experience in coal industry. Dr. Peng received a Ph.D degree in coal geology & exploration from the Beijing Postgraduate Department of China University of Mining and Technology in 1988. He was elected as an academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering in 2007. Dr. Peng has served as an independent non-executive director of the fourth session of the Board of the Company since April 2018. He has worked as the director of State Key Laboratory of Coal Resources and Safe Mining (China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing) since January 2007, the director of the Department of Energy and Mining Engineering of Chinese Academy of Engineering since July 2014, an independent director of Tiandi Science & Technology Co., Ltd. since June 2010, and an independent director of Tibet Huayu Mining Co., Ltd.since October 2012. From April 2010 to June 2014, Dr. Peng served as the vice director of the Department of Energy and Mining Engineering of Chinese Academy of Engineering. From November 2011 to October 2017, Dr. Peng served as an independent director of Beijing LongRuan Technologies Inc .
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Sciatica is an irritation of the nerve that leaves the spine in the low back. Pressure on this nerve causes burning, tingling, or shooting pain that can travel down the leg.
It is treated with exercise, physical therapy, and medicines. Some people may need surgery.
Spinal manipulation C1-C5
Yoga B1
Massage D1
Acetyl-L-carnitine E1
Thioctic acid E1
Talk to your doctor about all herbs or supplements you are taking. Some may interact with your treatment plan or health conditions.
A1. Fernandez M, Ferreira PH. Acupuncture for sciatica and a comparison with Western Medicine (PEDro synthesis). Br J Sports Med. 2017;51(6):539-540.
A2. Zhang X, Wang Y, Wang Z, Wang C, Ding W, Liu Z. A randomized clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of electroacupuncture versus medium-frequency electrotherapy for discogenic sciatica. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2017;2017:9502718.
A3. Jordan J, Konstantinou K, et al. Herniated lumbar disc. BMJ Clin Evid. 2009 Mar 26;2009. pii: 1118.
A4. Luijsterburg PA, Verhagen AP, et al. Effectiveness of conservative treatments for the lumbosacral radicular syndrome: a systematic review. Eur Spine J. 2007 Jul;16(7):881-899.
B1. Monro R, Bhardwaj AK, et al. Disc extrusions and bulges in nonspecific low back pain and sciatica: Exploratory randomised controlled trial comparing yoga therapy and normal medical treatment. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2015;28(2):383-392.
C1. Lewis RA, Williams NH, et al. Comparative clinical effectiveness of management strategies for sciatica: systematic review and network meta-analyses. Spine J. 2015 Jun 1;15(6):1461-1477.
C2. McMorland G, Suter E, et al. Manipulation or microdiskectomy for sciatica? A prospective randomized clinical study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2010 Oct;33(8):576-584.
C3. Jordan J, Konstantinou K, et al. Herniated lumbar disc. BMJ Clin Evid. 2009 Mar 26;2009. pii: 1118.
C4. Luijsterburg PA, Verhagen AP, et al. Effectiveness of conservative treatments for the lumbosacral radicular syndrome: a systematic review. Eur Spine J. 2007 Jul;16(7):881-899.
C5. Santilli V, Beghi E, et al. Chiropractic manipulation in the treatment of acute back pain and sciatica with disc protrusion: a randomized double-blind clinical trial of active and simulated spinal manipulations. Spine J. 2006 Mar-Apr;6(2):131-137.
D1. Jordan J, Konstantinou K, et al. Herniated lumbar disc. BMJ Clin Evid. 2009 Mar 26;2009. pii: 1118.
E1. Memeo A, Loiero M. Thioctic acid and acetyl-L-carnitine in the treatment of sciatic pain caused by a herniated disc: a randomized, double-blind, comparative study. Clin Drug Investig. 2008;28(8):495-500.


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function [ yPredStrong ] = MeanAllUsers(Ytrain_new, Ytest_strong, GtestStrong, number)
%% In this function, we assign the mean of the artists for the new users

[users ~]= size(Ytrain_new);
[newUsers,artists]= size(Ytest_strong);
yPredStrong = zeros(newUsers,artists);
meanArtists= ones(artists,1);
    % For the values that we have to predict
    [I J nonNull]= find(Ytest_strong);
    for i=1:length(I)
        % Find user's friends
        [~,friends,~]= find(GtestStrong(I(i),1:users));
        % find user's friends' rates
        [~ ,~,values]= find(Ytrain_new(friends,J(i)));
        if (isnan(mean(values))==0)
            if number==1
                yPredStrong(I(i),J(i))= ceil(mean(values));
            else
                yPredStrong(I(i),J(i))= ceil(median(values));
            end
        else
          yPredStrong(I(i),J(i))=1;
        end

     end

end

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package nntp

import (
	"bufio"
	"bytes"
	"io"
	"io/ioutil"
	"strings"
	"testing"
)

func TestReader(t *testing.T) {
	r := NewReader(bufio.NewReader(strings.NewReader(readerTest)))

	bs, err := ioutil.ReadAll(r)

	if err != nil {
		t.Fatalf("error while reading: %v", err)
	}

	lines := strings.Split(string(bs), "\n")

	if len(lines) != 9 {
		t.Errorf("Wrong number of lines: %d", len(lines))
	}

	dotLine := 5
	if lines[dotLine] != ".Whodunit\r" {
		t.Errorf("Did not properly escape double dot: %s", lines[dotLine])
	}
}

func BenchmarkReader(b *testing.B) {
	b.SetBytes(int64(len(readerTest)))
	b.RunParallel(func(pb *testing.PB) {
		bs := []byte(readerTest)
		dest := &bytes.Buffer{}

		for pb.Next() {
			r := NewReader(bytes.NewReader(bs))

			n, err := io.Copy(dest, r)

			if err != nil {
				b.Fatalf("error while reading: %v", err)
			}

			if n == 0 {
				b.Fatalf("Read zero bytes")
			}
		}
	})
}

var readerTest = strings.Replace(`201 found
Header1: Foo
Header2: Bar
Header3: Baz

..Whodunit
This is the question
I don't really know
.`, "\n", "\r\n", -1)


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New Parnas video places Giuliani associates at Mar-a-Lago with Trump
Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, two associates of Rudy Giuliani, attended a fundraising dinner with President Donald Trump and then-Congressman Pete Sessions in April 2018, according to a new video recording that was released on Thursday.
The video is the second recording released in a week that purports to show the indicted Giuliani associates' ability to gain proximity to the President and the latest recording released by Parnas' attorney to refute Trump's claims that he doesn't know the man.
The recording released Thursday was made during a fundraising dinner on April 20, 2018, at Mar-a-Lago, Trump's property in Florida. The dinner took place 10 days before a private dinner at the Trump International Hotel where Parnas told Trump that the then-US Ambassador to the Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch was bad-mouthing him, according to a recording released Saturday.
Trump was heard on that recording telling an aide to "get rid of her" and "take her out" referring to Yovanovitch. In her House testimony, Yovanovitch denied bad-mouthing Trump.
On the new tape, Trump can be seen entering the room at Mar-a-Lago to applause. Off-camera, Trump is heard discussing polling numbers and bantering with donors about open Senate and congressional seats, Syria and immigration. Sessions also addresses the donors. He lost his race in the 2018 midterms but is mounting a comeback bid this year, running in a more Republican-friendly district in Texas.
After the gathering, Trump posed for photographs with some of the donors, including a picture with Parnas. Trump and Parnas didn't appear to have much of a conversation.
Trump has denied knowing anything about Parnas, despite evidence that they've met on several occasions. Parnas says Giuliani kept Trump in the loop about Parnas' activities in Ukraine, which included meetings with officials to pressure them to do favors for Trump. Giuliani says Parnas is lying.
The tape was apparently recorded by Fruman, who is seen picking up the phone while it was taping.
In an interview, Parnas told CNN on Wednesday that Trump introduced him to Sessions at a fundraising dinner. "We had a separate meeting at Mar-a-Lago," Parnas said. A representative for Sessions declined to comment on the recording.
Parnas and Fruman's connection to Sessions, the former Republican congressman from Texas, is referenced in the federal indictment charging the men with campaign finance violations. Sessions was subpoenaed by prosecutors with the US attorney's office in Manhattan and said he is cooperating with their investigation. Parnas and Fruman have pleaded not guilty.
The fundraising event appears to be referenced the indictment. Prosecutors allege Parnas and Fruman met Sessions at a fundraiser and then later met with Sessions in Washington after they committed to raising $20,000 for his reelection effort. During the Washington meeting, Parnas asked Sessions to help get Yovanovitch removed, the indictment alleges.
Prosecutors allege Parnas made the request to the congressman in part at the behest of one or more Ukraine government officials.
Sessions has previously said he "could not have had" knowledge of the alleged scheme. "I was first approached by these individuals for a meeting about the strategic need for Ukraine to become energy independent," he said. "There was no request in that meeting and I took no action."
The recording also indicates that Florida lobbyist Brian Ballard attended the dinner. Ballard's lobbying firm has deep connections in the Trump White House, and he was subpoenaed by prosecutors investigating Parnas' financial dealings, CNN has reported. Ballard declined to comment.
At one point, the conversation moves to the Syrian conflict. Two women who identified as Syrian Americans shared their insights on the region with Trump, criticizing Syrian President Bashar Assad for creating a situation where ISIS could thrive.
"But he's very much against ISIS, right?" Trump asked.
"No, he's not," one first woman said.
"That's what he pretends," the other woman said.
The women gave Trump a crash-course on their foreign policy view, explaining that Assad claims to fight ISIS but has focused his military on fighting the opposition groups that are trying to bring down his regime — including some US-backed militias. The anti-ISIS coalition led by the US has been responsible for the vast majority of military operations inside Syria that have directly targeted ISIS.
The exchange was a remarkable example of how Trump has embraced the talking points of authoritarian leaders — in private and in public. After announcing the US withdrawal from Syria last year, Trump repeatedly said Russian President Vladimir Putin was focused on fighting ISIS. But the facts on the ground show that Russia rarely bombs ISIS, and is really fighting Assad's opponents.
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