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Liberal Party MPs who support same-sex marriage will push to abandon the government's plebiscite policy over the next fortnight in favour of a free vote on the floor of Parliament, in a move that could divide the Coalition and create a fresh political headache for Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Fairfax Media understands Liberal MPs including Dean Smith, Warren Entsch, Tim Wilson, Trent Zimmerman, Trevor Evans and Melissa Price are among those leading discussions on how to advance the issue. The push to allow a free vote is being driven by the backbench, though some cabinet ministers are aware the discussions are underway. The majority of the Turnbull cabinet, including Mr Turnbull, personally support same-sex marriage, but the issue has been dormant since late last year. The argument in favour of a free vote is that Liberal MPs have historically had a conscience vote on such issues and that the position adopted under Tony Abbott, which bound MPs to support a plebiscite, was an aberration. In November last year, Mr Wilson said in a speech that he had "discharged" his responsibility to vote for the proposed February 11 plebiscite – a vote that was defeated – and that he believed a vote could be held before the next election. Supporters believe Mr Wilson's argument is correct and they are now entitled to a free vote. They argue that once the plebiscite date passes, and a Senate inquiry into the bill proposed by Attorney-General George Brandis is handed down in mid-February, the Liberal party room should debate the issue in the second week of the new parliamentary year, commencing February 13. Significantly, they hope to bring the issue to a vote this year – possibly as soon as the end of March – to deal with the issue and get it off the political agenda ahead of the next election. "No one wants this issue to go in into the May budget session, so lets deal with this quickly and relatively painlessly," one supporter of the move said. "This could be world's biggest pain between now and the next poll." Another MP said compromises that allow religious exemptions would be necessary and that "the feeling is that this issue won't go away, it is obstructing the government's agenda and there is now a willingness to revisit this". "No one can have everything they want. But if the Parliament can agree on a compromise, that is a good thing." As the backbench group agitates for change, same-sex marriage campaigners Australians for Equality will on Sunday launch a new advertising campaign across TV, newspapers and on billboards in strategic locations such as Canberra Airport, to greet MPs when they arrive on Monday for the resumption of Parliament. Australians for Equality director Tiernan Brady said the campaign would be the biggest, most expensive one of its kind launched in Australia and focus on "changing the law to reflect Australian values". Mr Brady said the push to legalise same-sex marriage would not go away and the ad campaign would focus on the idea that "politicians should do their jobs" and vote on the issue. "Australians are for marriage equality," he said. "They are not unsure, they are not a little in favour, it's 65 per cent-plus in favour. Australia is in the top 10 countries in the world in favour of marriage equality." Some Liberal Party MPs Fairfax Media has spoken to who oppose legalising same-sex marriage believe the law change is inevitable and that it may be time for the change to happen via a free vote given the issue sucks up oxygen and distracts from the Coalition's core agenda. If a free vote was allowed for Liberal Party MPs, it is likely the laws would be passed with the support of Labor, the Greens and crossbench MPs. It would see Australia join other anglophone countries including the United States, Britain, New Zealand, Canada and Ireland in allowing the unions. But other more conservative MPs would fight tooth and nail to stop any fresh push and warned a civil war could erupt if Mr Turnbull did not stop the push. Another complication is the Coalition agreement between the Liberal Party and Nationals specifies that a plebiscite be held, suggesting any attempt to engineer a free vote could set off a brawl between the two governing parties. As recently as December, Mr Turnbull said the plebiscite remained Coalition policy and insisted it was the mechanism by which same-sex marriage could become reality. Follow James Massola on Facebook
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February 4 2017 - 12:09AM
Government MPs working to bring same-sex marriage policy to a head over next fortnight
James Massola
Liberal Party MPs who support same-sex marriage will push to abandon the government's plebiscite policy over the next fortnight in favour of a free vote on the floor of Parliament, in a move that could divide the Coalition and create a fresh political headache for Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Fairfax Media understands Liberal MPs including Dean Smith, Warren Entsch, Tim Wilson, Trent Zimmerman, Trevor Evans and Melissa Price are among those leading discussions on how to advance the issue.
The push to allow a free vote is being driven by the backbench, though some cabinet ministers are aware the discussions are underway.
The majority of the Turnbull cabinet, including Mr Turnbull, personally support same-sex marriage, but the issue has been dormant since late last year.
Liberal MPs are pushing to abandon the party's plebiscite policy in favour of a free vote in Parliament. Photo: Vadim Ghirda
The argument in favour of a free vote is that Liberal MPs have historically had a conscience vote on such issues and that the position adopted under Tony Abbott, which bound MPs to support a plebiscite, was an aberration.
In November last year, Mr Wilson said in a speech that he had "discharged" his responsibility to vote for the proposed February 11 plebiscite – a vote that was defeated – and that he believed a vote could be held before the next election. Supporters believe Mr Wilson's argument is correct and they are now entitled to a free vote.
They argue that once the plebiscite date passes, and a Senate inquiry into the bill proposed by Attorney-General George Brandis is handed down in mid-February, the Liberal party room should debate the issue in the second week of the new parliamentary year, commencing February 13.
Significantly, they hope to bring the issue to a vote this year – possibly as soon as the end of March – to deal with the issue and get it off the political agenda ahead of the next election.
Rainbow Families opposed to a plebiscite on same sex marriage outside Parliament House in Canberra in September 2016. Photo: Andrew Meares
"No one wants this issue to go in into the May budget session, so lets deal with this quickly and relatively painlessly," one supporter of the move said.
"This could be world's biggest pain between now and the next poll."
The push to allow a free vote is being driven by the backbench, though some cabinet ministers are aware the discussions are underway. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Another MP said compromises that allow religious exemptions would be necessary and that "the feeling is that this issue won't go away, it is obstructing the government's agenda and there is now a willingness to revisit this".
"No one can have everything they want. But if the Parliament can agree on a compromise, that is a good thing."
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull personally supports same-sex marriage. Photo: Penny Stephens
As the backbench group agitates for change, same-sex marriage campaigners Australians for Equality will on Sunday launch a new advertising campaign across TV, newspapers and on billboards in strategic locations such as Canberra Airport, to greet MPs when they arrive on Monday for the resumption of Parliament.
Australians for Equality director Tiernan Brady said the campaign would be the biggest, most expensive one of its kind launched in Australia and focus on "changing the law to reflect Australian values".
Mr Brady said the push to legalise same-sex marriage would not go away and the ad campaign would focus on the idea that "politicians should do their jobs" and vote on the issue.
"Australians are for marriage equality," he said. "They are not unsure, they are not a little in favour, it's 65 per cent-plus in favour. Australia is in the top 10 countries in the world in favour of marriage equality."
Some Liberal Party MPs Fairfax Media has spoken to who oppose legalising same-sex marriage believe the law change is inevitable and that it may be time for the change to happen via a free vote given the issue sucks up oxygen and distracts from the Coalition's core agenda.
If a free vote was allowed for Liberal Party MPs, it is likely the laws would be passed with the support of Labor, the Greens and crossbench MPs. It would see Australia join other anglophone countries including the United States, Britain, New Zealand, Canada and Ireland in allowing the unions.
But other more conservative MPs would fight tooth and nail to stop any fresh push and warned a civil war could erupt if Mr Turnbull did not stop the push.
Another complication is the Coalition agreement between the Liberal Party and Nationals specifies that a plebiscite be held, suggesting any attempt to engineer a free vote could set off a brawl between the two governing parties.
As recently as December, Mr Turnbull said the plebiscite remained Coalition policy and insisted it was the mechanism by which same-sex marriage could become reality.
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Dream of Africa and chances are that you dream of the Masai Mara. This huge expanse of gently rolling grassland – specked with flat-topped acacia trees and trampled by massive herds of zebras and wildebeest – is the ultimate African cliché. But for once the reality lives up to the image and the Masai Mara, which comprises not just the famous reserve but also around a dozen community conservancies, several group ranches and numerous Maasai villages, is for many people not just the highlight of their Kenyan adventure but the very reason they came in the first place.
Ready to go? Get to the heart of Masai Mara with one of Lonely Planet's in-depth, award-winning guidebooks.
ItineraryDay 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara Pass By: Musiara Swamp, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley ProvinceWe pick you from your hotel in about 3 hours to your flight, 7:30am to 8am, you'll be driven to the airport for a 10am flight to Masai Mara. Arrival is approximately 10:45am. Meet your guide, and then head out on a mid-morning game drive to see wildebeests and predators, such as lions, hyenas, cheetahs and jackals, as well as elephants, rhinos, and giraffes. Impalas and zebras have been known to frequent the area as well. Once you arrive at the base you will proceed to check in to your hotel. Enjoy afternoon game drives at around 4pm, with dinner and an overnight stay at the Luxury Tented Camp.Meals included: • Lunch: Lunch at the Camp • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnights at Base Camp Masai Mara Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve Full Day Pass By: Nashulai Maasai Conservancy, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley ProvinceSet out on an early morning game drive to view the spectacular wildebeest migration, among other wildlife. Afterward, have breakfast, relax at the camp and enjoy its facilities. Make the most of lunch at the camp, followed by afternoon game drives. Later, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.Meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • DinnerAccommodation included: Base Camp Masai Mara Luxury Category Day 3: Masai Mara to Nairobi Pass By: Musiara Swamp, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley ProvinceExperience another early morning game drive. You'll then have breakfast before being transferred to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi. Be at the airstrip by 10:30am for your 11am flight. Arrive at Nairobi at 11:45am, and then finish your experience with a transfer to your hotel or airport.Meals included: • BreakfastNo accommodation included on this day.
SKELETON ITINERARY Day 1. Nairobi ..................................................... Boma Inn Day 2. Aberdares Park ......................................... The Ark Day 3. Lake Nakuru Park ...................................... Lake Nakuru Lodge Day 4. Maasai Mara ……........................................ Mara Sentrim Day 5. Maasai Mara ……........................................ Mara Sentrim Day 6. DepartFULL PROGRAM Day 1. Nairobi Kenya On arrival meet and assist at airport. Transfer to Boma Inn Hotel for overnight. Booked on Bed and breakfast basis. Day 2. Nairobi – Aberdares Park. 0900 Hrs. After breakfast check out and depart for Aberdares National park. Arrive in time for lunch at Aberdares country club. Lunch will be provided at the club. 3.00 pm transfer to The Ark. In the evening game viewing from you balcony that often visit the floodlit waterhole and saltlick. I.e. elephants, rhino, buffalo and giant forest hog. Dinner and overnight at The Ark Lodge. Day 3. Lake Nakuru 0800 Hrs. After breakfast, transfer to Aberdares country club. Meet your driver guide and continue to Lake Nakuru National park. Stopover at Thomson falls for photo section at the fall. Continue to arrive for late lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge. 4.00 pm. Have an afternoon game drive in the park till late in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge Day 4. Masai Mara Reserve 0800 Hrs. After breakfast, check out and drive to Masai Mara. Arrive in time for lunch at Mara Sentrium Tented Lodge. Lunch and afternoon game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sentrim Tented Lodge. Day 5. Full day in Masai Mara Reserve 0630 Hrs. Have an early morning game drive at Masai Mara. 0830 Hrs. Return for late breakfast. Later relax at Leisure with optional activities at the camp at extra cost. 1330 Hrs. Lunch will be provided at your luxurious accommodation. 1600 Hrs. Have an afternoon game drive in the park till late in the evening Dinner and overnight at Mara Sentrim Tented Lodge. Day 6. Depart 0830 Hrs. After breakfast, check out and drive to Nairobi. Arrive mid-day. Drop off at airport or Nairobi Hotel.
Day 1: Diani Beach / Mombasa -Maasai MaraPick from your hotel at 7:3Oam and drive to the airport for your Flight to Masai Mara game reserve. Upon arrival Transfer to the camp with a short game drives arriving in time for lunch. Relax until 3:30pm when you embark for your evening game drive to look for Mara Wildlife. Return to the camp at 6:30pm. All meals and overnight at a Camp of choice.Day 2: Masai Mara-Diani BeachWake to an early morning game drive, after bush breakfast continues with game drive until time for lunch. Check out of the lodge then transfer to airstrip for your flight to the beach where upon arrival you will be transferred to your beach hotel.
ItineraryDay 1: Nairobi - Masai MaraStop At: Mara Savannah Masai Market, Narok, Rift Valley Province8.00 a.m. Pick up from Nairobi hotel join the rest of the group and to depart for the Masai Mara Game Reserve, via the view-point of the Great Rift Valley and Narok town for lunch. On arrival proceed for a game drive, tracking various animal species and birds with your driver/guide. Dinner and overnight at the Camp- tents with showers and flush toilet fitted with mosquito nets. Duration: 8 hoursMeals included: • Lunch: Diner and overnight Accommodation included: Miti Mingi Eco campDay 2: Masai Mara Full DayStop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya, Narok, Rift Valley ProvinceAfter breakfast proceed on a full day of game viewing within the reserve. The landscape here is scenic savannah grassland on rolling hills. The reserve is the best park for game in Kenya as it has an extensive road and track network which allows for close range viewing and photography. Break for your picnic lunch at the hippo pool, looking out for hippos and crocodile. Dinner and overnight at the Camp Duration: 8 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast: Lunch and DinnerAccommodation included: Miti Mingi Eco CampDay 3: Masai Mara - Lake NakuruStop At: Lake Nakuru, Lake Nakuru National Park, Rift Valley ProvinceEarly morning pre-breakfast game drive. After breakfast, depart the Mara region for Nakuru, lunch enroute, with scenic views of Mt. Longmont and Lake Naivasha from afar on the main highway. Dinner and overnight Budget hotelDuration: 8 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast: Lunch and DinnerAccommodation included: Citymax hotel;Day 4: Lake Nakuru - AmboseliStop At: Amboseli National Park, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Eco-system, Rift Valley ProvinceAfter breakfast proceeds on a game drive in Lake Nakuru Park, known for its prolific birdlife including flamingoes. The park contains a sanctuary for the conservation of the white rhino while species like Cape buffalo and waterbuck can be seen near the shoreline.– lunch and drive to Amboseli national park dinner and overnight at Camp Duration: 8 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast: Lunch and DinnerAccommodation included: Kimana campDay 5: Amboseli Full Day Stop At: Amboseli National Park, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Eco-system, Rift Valley ProvinceA day of game drives in this park which contains swamp grounds in which elephants and hippos bathe in abundance. A variety of plains game, antelopes and birds can also be seen and Mt. Kilimanjaro's peak too if weather conditions permit . We will cater for picnic lunches return to overnight at the CampDuration: 8 hoursNo meals included on this day.Accommodation included: Kimana campDay 6: Amboseli – Arusha Stop At: Arusha Village Experience, Arusha, Arusha RegionEarly morning breakfast and proceed for a final game viewing through the park out to Namanga border point where you get your visas and board shuttle bus to Arusha .Drop off at Arusha tourist inn booked on bed and breakfast.Duration: 8 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast: Lunch and DinnerAccommodation included: Sterio hotelDay 7: Arusha – Lake Manyara Stop At: Lake Manyara, Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha RegionAfter breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight at CampsiteDuration: 8 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast: Lunch and DinnerAccommodation included: Twiga CampsiteDay 8: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National ParkAfter breakfast depart for Serengeti passing through Olduvai Gorge, the site of the Leakey family discovery of fossils of human and animal ancestors dating back to almost two million years. Meals and overnight at CampsiteDuration: 8 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast: Lunch and DinnerAccommodation included: Simba CampsiteDay 9: Serengeti National Park Full Day Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National ParkFull day in Serengeti plains, search for wild game you might have missed the previous game drives. Morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at CampsiteDuration: 8 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast: Lunch and DinnerAccommodation included: Simba CampsiteDay 10: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Stop At: Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha RegionAfter breakfast a 4-wheel drive vehicle will take you 2000ft down to the crater, enjoy picnic lunch at the crater, ascend back to CampsiteDuration: 6 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast: Lunch and DinnerAccommodation included: simba campsiteDay 11: Ngorongoro – Tarangire NP Stop At: Tarangire National Park, Tarangire National Park, Arusha RegionAfter breakfast drive to tour Tarangire national park .Dinner and overnight at CampsiteDuration: 6 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner • Breakfast: Lunch and DinnerAccommodation included: Tarangire campsiteDay 12: Tarangire NP – Arusha Stop At: Arusha Village Experience, Arusha, Arusha RegionAfter breakfast proceed for a final game viewing in this park that is famous for its huge number of elephants, baobab trees and tree climbing lions.Its home to more than 550 species, the park is a haven for bird enthusiasts who can expect to see dozens of species even in the dry season. The swamps are the focus of the largest selection of breeding birds anywhere in the world. Yellow-collared Lovebirds are a common bird sighting in the trees along the Tarangire River.Drive back to Arusha to overnight at hotelDuration: 6 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast: LunchAccommodation included: Sterio hotelDay 13: Arusha – DepartStop At: Arusha Shuttles, NairobiAfter breakfast depart back to Nairobi or to your next destinationDuration: 4 hoursNo meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.


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New WoW Expansion to be Announced at Gamescom
Einlass zur gamescom 2014.
SpeedRunners Crosses $3.25m in Sales, Partners With ESL to Become an eSportWorld of Tanks Rolls Out onto Xbox OneNexon and Electronic Arts to Bring PC Online Titanfall Experience to Asia
Blizzard are to announce a new WoW expansion at Gamescom. Here is the announcement of the announcement from Blizzard on Twitter. Gamescom will run from August 5-9, 2015 in Cologne, Germany.
You won't want to miss our #gamescom live stream next week. Watch it at: http://t.co/EejHEemtIU #BlizzGC2015 pic.twitter.com/awhHQik91P
— World of Warcraft (@Warcraft) July 29, 2015
gamescom, the world's largest computer and video game event, is also taking things to the "next level". With a total area of 193,000 gross square metres, it will occupy almost 18 per cent more space, which can be enjoyed by both private and trade visitors. On top of this, it will boast an unprecedented collective stand for independent developers, the Indie Arena Booth.
Here is what Blizzard said on their website:
Join us Thursday, August 6 at 9 a.m. PDT for a special World of Warcraft event streamed live from gamescom 2015 in Cologne, Germany—where we'll be unveiling the next chapter of the World of Warcraft saga….
Tune in again Sunday, August 9 at 8:00 a.m. PDT for a World of Warcraft developer chat before the show ends, and find out more about what's in store.
Stay tuned to our dedicated gamescom page for further details on the live stream. Those who are able to join us in person at gamescom can visit us at the Blizzard booth in hall 7.1. We hope to see you there!
EGL Stars and Assassin's Creed Lead Dev Tim Browne (Ubisoft) to Headline First CityLAN Event
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The Second Business Advisory Council meeting took place in the American University of Central Asia jointly organized by Aijana Djumalieva (BAC Coordinator) and the School of Entreprenuership and Business Administration (SEBA).
The meeting chaired by Mr. Edil Ajibaev, CEO& Owner of picVpic in Kyrgyzstan. It was interactive and two-way discussion between academia and businesses incorporating exchange of valuable suggestions and ideas on ways to bridge the gap, increase knowledge and improve collaboration.
SEBA Team shared progress and accomplishments with regards to previous year suggestions, and emphasized on the importance of further collaboration between BAC members and AUCA SEBA.
Interestingly, many ideas and recommendations were largely agreed by members of the Council. Every representative has highlighted the importance of innovations, artificial intelligence and digitalization of the market.
We cordially thank all BAC members for taking part in this meaningful event. We appreciate shared ideas, insights and recommendations, which contribute to our further development initiatives.


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Next week Auke Touwslager and myself are traveling to Los Angeles to present a new 8 meter long Cell Phone Disco at Wired NextFest. We will be standing in the "Future of Communication" pavilion. If you happen to be in LA in that time, make sure to drop us an email, we have some tickets available for our relations.


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With today's movie-making technology, the Power Rangers series deserved to be reignited on the big screen. Not only did the Power Rangers look real in costume, but they looked even better when they were in combat. Some of you probably didn't grow up watching the Power Rangers on TV, but that shouldn't stop you from seeing this flick because you will still have fun. However, if you are not a fan of superhero movies or didn't enjoy the Power Rangers on TV, you probably won't like this flick as much. But if you like superhero movies this is something you need to see.
This story takes place in a town called Angel Grove and we meet 5 high school teenagers who have made some poor choices in their lives. By some chance, they unearth an ancient power from a previous generation of Power Rangers and they become the new Power Rangers of the present. Now they must learn to work together to stop the evil that awaits them.
The leader of the Power Rangers is the Red Ranger Jason (Dacre Montgomery), followed by the Pink Ranger Kimberly (Naomi Scott), Blue Ranger Billy (RJ Cyler), Black Ranger Zack (Ludi Lin) and Yellow Ranger (Becky G.). Together they are trained by Zordon (Bryan Cranston) and Alpha 5 (Bill Hader) to go up against the evil Rita Repulsa (Elizabeth Banks).
This was a fun time, and I felt like the flick delivered the classic Power Rangers I grew up with. I liked the introduction of the 5 rangers and the way their personal stories were told, which made the flick more realistic. There were some cheesy moments, but I enjoyed the story and perhaps would like to see a sequel. Again, this flick is not for everyone but if you are into superheroes and Power Rangers mixed with a great up-and-coming cast then go have fun and watch this flick. Go Go Power Rangers!


How do I get my lap top to accept the network key?
Both laptops did connect before I did a recent "Quick restore". Any suggestions, please?
Have you tried clearing the network connection on the pc that is not working then connecting it by ethernet to the router and then trying to connect?
I'm not sure what you mean by "clearing the network connection" on the non-working laptop. However, I have tried connecting via an ethernet cable and this works fine. But when I then try to connect by WIFI the problem is still there. It will not accept my (correct) password and gives the following message "The network password needs to be 40 bits or 104 bits depending on your network configuration.This can be entered as 5 or 13 ascii characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters" I think this is because the Network connection is configured as WEP (whatever this is) and cannot be changed whereas on the working laptop the Network authentication is set as WPA-PSK and the Data encryption is set as AES with no mention of WEP at all! Any further suggestions, please?
I suggested clearing any reference to a network connection then connecting by ethernet as this often does the trick when you try to connect again wirelessly.
If it is an OLD laptop, then I'd suggest the wireless card is not compatible with the later router security. You could try changing the router to WEP and see if it works then. The alternative is to buy a mini wireless dongle for under a tenner which will work with WPA - webpage here.
Whoops, sorry - misread your post. I see you're already on WEP.
I must be tired having been up all night with a new (8 week old) lab puppy. I think your problem may be as per my original post if the connection is try to use WPA.
difarn - I do not know how to remove (clear) the reference to the existing network connection. I have tried following your latest post until I get to "Click on connection tab inside Properties dialogue window Check the box "connect when this network in range" Click ok inside the wireless connections and wireless properties windows Try connecting to the network" but I'm not sure which Properties dialogue window you are referring to.
onthelimit1 - My problem is that the non-working laptop seems to think that the router is WEP but I've checked and it is set as WPA/WPA2 with Authentication set as PSK. The working laptop's Network Authentication is set to WPA-PSK with Data Encryption set to AES. The non-working laptop did work before I did a Restore although I've no idea what the setting were before (it just worked straight away so I had no need to look).
Incidentally, I've no idea what all these things mean. I'm just reading the screen!! Help, please!!
jaywoo - Thanks for that. Your reply came through as I was typing my previous responses. I'll check but I suspect that I probably haven't got SP2 installed. I'll do that now. I did mean Factory Restore, by the way. Thanks.
The properties dalogue window is the one you opened when you right-clicked on the wireless network connection. If you have got as far as unchecking the IEE 802.1x then you should see a Connection tab - this is where you shold see the "connect when this network in range" option.
If this does not work you could try the link to the microsoft fix given in my earlier post.
No, couldn't see the "connect when this network in range" option at all. Also tried the Microsoft fix without success. However, the problem is now fixed thanks to Jaywoo's suggestion regarding Service Pack 2.Evidently my Factory Restore goes back to pre-SP2 days when WEP is the only Network type supported. As soon as SP2 was installed the Network connection recognised my correct (non-WEP style) password and connected immediately. Thanks to all who replied with suggestions but especially to Jaywoo, who cracked the problem!!
I've got 1 or 2 other issues with this same laptop which I will start new threads on, once I've got sorted. Thanks, again.


How strange, and yet so cool! Last night, Shannon, my sister, and I were talking over dinner, and conversation randomly led to us wondering what has happened around the Chernobyl disaster site. Then this morning, I randomly stumbled upon the site of Elena, a Kiev native who decided to take a motorcycle ride through the 2800 square kilometer nuclear exclusion zone that remains. She took a ton of pictures, documenting what can only be called this era's Pompeii — homes, vehicles, oil tankers, entire factories that are frozen in time at April 26th, 1986. It probably wasn't the smartest thing for Elena to expose herself to as much radiation as it looks like she did, but the photos that came out of the journey are amazing.
you are right, it was a very stupid thing of her to expose herself, especially since private vehicles (except those of some employees) are not allowed in the area. and when cars go through, their windows are up and sometimes even taped. why? as she puts it, there's no "radiation" on the pavement. does she mean gamma waves, alpha particles or betas? what? i think she forgot about the radioactive dust, which is stirred up every time everytime there's wind. yes, the dust and the ash that actually came out during the explosion. the same dust and ash that was carried to belarus and russia and scandinavia.
this, as well as a series of other facts (like her defamation of akimov, who tried to shut down the reactor according to the protocol, and not by pushing the wrong button), make me question the validity of her joyrides.
i grew up and was evacuated from pripyat in 1986. and when i was last in the zone 5 years ago, i certainly didn't smile like she does in the pictures.
Akimov and Diatlov, assisted by manager Bryukhanov and engineer N.Fomin, keep ordering the operators to add more cooling water. They remain convinced that there is nothing wrong. Akimov and Toptunov, who was responsible for the control rods, both died of radiation illness. Diatlov and Fomin were both sentenced to ten years imprisonment for infringement of the safety regulations.
See this link for more of the real story. It is really grim.
Search on Vivisimo for "Chernobyl and Akimov" and you will find dozens of reports on the disaster and the efforts to cover it up. It seems that some are still trying to do that instead of getting on with life and doing something to clean up the region.


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Полювання за «Червоним Жовтнем» () — американський бойовик 1990 року. Екранізація однойменного роману Тома Кленсі.

Сюжет
1984-й рік, часи холодної війни. Радянський Союз проводить перевірку надсучасного підводного човна «Червоний Жовтень» оснащеного атомними ракетами. Мета навчань — підпливти якнайближче до кордону США, тим самим випробувавши новітній, безшумний двигун. Але Марко Раміус — капітан підводного човна вирішує передати своє судно американцям. Він розробив хитрий план, і втягнув у свою авантюру кількох офіцерів. Тим часом, ЦРУ дізнається про відплиття «Червоного Жовтня», і високі чини американської розвідки вважають, що це початок війни. Лише аналітик Джек Раян думає інакше, і намагається довести своєму керівництву, що капітан радянського підводного човна задумав зраду, і рухається на їх територію без санкції свого командування.

У ролях
 Шон Коннері — Марко Раміус
 Алек Болдвін — Джек Раян
 Скотт Гленн — Барт Манкузо
 Сем Нілл — капітан Василь Бородін
 Джеймс Ерл Джонс — адмірал Грір
 Джосс Екленд — Андрій Лисенко
 Річард Джордан — Джеффрі Пелт
 Пітер Ферт — Іван Путін
 Тім Каррі — доктор Євген Петров
 Кортні Венс — моряк Джонс
 Стеллан Скарсгард — капітан Віктор Туполєв
 Джеффрі Джонс — Скіп Тайлер
 Тімоті Кархарт — Білл Штайнер
 Ларрі Фергюсон — начальник човна
 Фред Далтон Томпсон — адмірал Раінтер
 Деніел Девіс — капітан Давенпорт
 Нед Вон — моряк Бомонт — USS Dallas
 Ентоні Пек — лейтенант командир Томпсон — USS Dallas
 Марк Дракстон — моряк — USS Dallas
 Том Фішер — моряк — USS Dallas
 Піт Антіко — моряк — USS Dallas
 Рональд Гутман — лейтенант Мелехин — Червоний Жовтень
 Томас Арана — Логінов (кухар) — Червоний Жовтень
 Майкл Джордж Бенко — Іван — Червоний Жовтень
 Анатолій Давидов — офіцер 1 — Червоний Жовтень
 Іван Г'Вера — офіцер 2 — Червоний Жовтень
 Артур Цибульські — офіцер пірнальник — Червоний Жовтень
 Свен-Оле Торсен — російський COB — Червоний Жовтень
 Майкл Велден — Камаров — Червоний Жовтень
 Борис Лі Крутоног — Славін — Червоний Жовтень

Цікаві факти
 Кадр запуску торпеди з «В. К. Коновалова» був використаний в заставці серій «Зоряного шляху: Ентерпрайз» про Дзеркальний всесвіт.
 Шон Коннері взяв участь у фільмі після відмови від зйомок у картині «Розенкранц і Гільденстерн мертві» за п'єсою Тома Стоппарда. Роль, що призначалася Коннері у цьому фільмі зіграв Річард Дрейфус. За відмову брати участь у фільмі Стоппарда, Коннері заплатив тому $ 300 000.
 Коли фільм вперше вийшов на відео, плівка в касетах була червоного кольору.
 Сценарій фільму був відправлений Шону Коннері по факсу, коли він його прочитав, то відмовився від участі у фільмі, сказавши, що епоха холодної війни закінчилася. Справа в тому, що сценарій був посланий без передмови, в якій говорилося, що фільм потрібно розглядати, як історичний. Коли Коннері отримав передмову, то взявся за цю роль.
 Макет корпусу «Червоного Жовтня», виготовлений для зйомок фільму, ніколи не був у воді. Ефект підводних зйомок був досягнутий за допомогою спецефектів. Для картини детально була виготовлена тільки ліва частина субмарини, а її права сторона у фільмі показувалася просто шляхом повороту рамки кадру.
 В число членів екіпажу «Червоного Жовтня» увійшли курсанти Військово-Морської Академії США. Їм додатково заплатили за те, щоб вони підстриглися наголо.
 Під час зйомок кілька акторів, що грали членів екіпажу USS Dallas, здійснили екскурсію на справжній підводний човен. Щоб якнайкраще підготуватися до ролі командира USS Dallas, Скотт Гленн прийняв на себе «командування» справжньою субмариною і віддавав накази справжнім членам екіпажу.
 На шикарну шевелюру Шона Коннері в цьому фільмі, мабуть, як ключову сюжетну деталь, було витрачено за кошторисом 20 тисяч доларів.
 Плюшевого ведмедика, якого забирає з собою Джек Райан (Алек Болдуін), можна було бачити на початку «Міцного горішка». Режисер Джон МакТірнан таким чином контекстно пов'язує обидві стрічки, а глядачеві пропонує самостійно провести аналогії.
 На роль Джека Райана спочатку був обраний Кевін Костнер, а на роль Марко Раміуса — Клаус Марія Брандауер.
 Майже всіх росіян у фільмі грають актори з різних країн: Шон Коннері — шотландець, Сем Нілл — новозеландець, Тім Каррі — англієць, Стеллан Скашгорд — швед, Свен-Оле Торсен — данець, Іван Г'Вера — чех.
 Деніел Девіс грає капітана військового корабля USS Enterprise. Так само називається космічний корабель у фільмі «Зоряний шлях: Нове покоління» 1988, в якому Девіс виконує гостьову роль.

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Пригодницькі фільми США
Фільми-бойовики США
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All ages welcome for public swimming. Children under 8 must be accompanied.
Great fun for kids, floats, rafts, balls etc.
Develop your child's water confidence when the pool is quiet – toys and floats available.
All abilities – over 16's only.
A quieter session for people who are disabled or in rehabilitation.
If you want the pool to yourself – great for pool/birthday parties. Lifeguard supervised.
Only 1 cubicle with baby changing table. 2 with chair things that have straps. I find it Freezing though. Great for early birds and adult swimming.


That's what we looked at last Friday for lunch at The Brick. Wow. If I could judge The Brick's fish and chips on presentation alone, dammit, they'd take the cake. Buuut, they weren't as magical as they appeared. The major downer for this dish was slime. I contend it was batter slime – that is, the batter was crispy as a mofo on the outside, but next to the fish it was still uncooked dough. My beaufitul wife thinks it was fish slime. I spent a good minute poking and prodding the cod, and since this is my blog, we're going with batter slime. But the next time you eat there you can let me know your thoughts. At any rate, big turnoff so a low rating there. Actually, it turned Sarah off so much that I had to finish her portion. She didn't mind much though since we'd also ordered the most delicious provolone cheese sticks ever which, coupled with a Boulevard Wheat, were like melty manna from the gods of Uttervania. I imagine these sticks of cheesy yumyums are hand-rolled in sassyfrass-and-sunshine seasoned bread crumbs. Goddamn, they were perfect.
The fish und chips comes with some very tasty and more-than-likely-hand-cut fries and a side of standard tartar. One great surprise was that The Brick serves with their fish and chips London Pub Olde English Malt Vinegar, not Heinz. That's grand.
At any rate, fish and chips that'll do in a pinch, but not KC's perfect. Ratings viewable here.
Ah, one other item to note about this meal. It brought with it (how shall I put this?) quite the barnacle-based breaking of the winds. So bear this in mind if you're grabbing a nibble on your lunch break and have to head back to your cube farm in the PM. Your co-workers might be wondering who showered themselves in Eau de Ranque Hoor over the noon hour.
Not a big fish and chips eater but I thought I would let you know that Charlie Hoopers has a decent fish and chips (fries) you might want to add to your listing of places to critique.
Funny post! "..melty manna from the gods of Uttervania." Nice.
it was totally fish slime. i think what we were dealing with here was not a hand-battered selection of planks btw. there's a very good chance that slime was the byproduct of less than fresh fish and questionable freezing techniques. Exhibit A in favor of fish slime vs. batter slime: intestinal pain like a deep-fried brick to the gut.
i will say that the fries (not chips, let's be truthful) were exemplary in their potato flavor and lack of extraneous salt. this is why i believe them to be hand cut. they were limp and lacked crispness, so i can't wholly recommend them, but for potato flavor alone, i give you props, sous chefs of the Brick. Kudos.
the foreigners flocking to this side of the country…plus you will also get FRESH fish with your fish 'n chips!
Truth is, there is no decent fish and chips in Kansas City. Zero. Giant slab of haddock needs to have salt and "sauce" and wrapped up in newspaper to go. The closest thing to real fish and chips in Kansas City is a Bryant's sandwich and fries to go.
To get real fish and chips, you have to go to any one of a 100 "chippies" in Edinbourough, Scotland.
oh man, i want to go to a 'chippie'. I've also had salmon fish n chips in other cities and adored it. i didn't know any of the chains locally had it on the menu, however, so thanks for the tip Will!
i think what we've learned so far is that Kansas City needs its own 'chippie'. I never thought my life's calling would be sweating over a fryer all day, but if it must be done, then it must be done.


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Tours: Maps & Atlases / Laura Stevenson & the Cans / Cults
Just after the release of their debut full length album, Perch Patchwork, on Barsuk Records, Chicago's Maps & Atlases have announced a string of North East and Canadian tour dates with friends and collaborators Laura Stevenson and the Cans. The tour kicks off next week in Ann Arbor, and will be the first dates for the Cans since the end of Laura's European tour. Indie-pop Brooklyn duo, Cults joins on all dates.
Source Just after the release of their debut full length album, Perch Patchwork, on Barsuk Records, Chicago's Maps & Atlases have announced a string of North East and Canadian tour dates with friends and collaborators Laura Stevenson and the Cans. The tour kicks off next week in Ann Arbor, and will be the first dates for the Cans since the end of Laura's European tour. Indie-pop Brooklyn duo, Cults joins on all dates.
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#include "config.h"
#include "Attr.h"

#include "ExceptionCode.h"
#include "HTMLNames.h"
#include "ScopedEventQueue.h"
#include "StyledElement.h"
#include "Text.h"
#include "XMLNSNames.h"
#include <wtf/text/AtomicString.h>
#include <wtf/text/StringBuilder.h>

namespace WebCore {

using namespace HTMLNames;

Attr::Attr(Element* element, const QualifiedName& name)
    : ContainerNode(element->document())
    , m_element(element)
    , m_name(name)
    , m_ignoreChildrenChanged(0)
    , m_specified(true)
{
}

Attr::Attr(Document* document, const QualifiedName& name, const AtomicString& standaloneValue)
    : ContainerNode(document)
    , m_element(0)
    , m_name(name)
    , m_standaloneValue(standaloneValue)
    , m_ignoreChildrenChanged(0)
    , m_specified(true)
{
}

PassRefPtr<Attr> Attr::create(Element* element, const QualifiedName& name)
{
    RefPtr<Attr> attr = adoptRef(new Attr(element, name));
    attr->createTextChild();
    return attr.release();
}

PassRefPtr<Attr> Attr::create(Document* document, const QualifiedName& name, const AtomicString& value)
{
    RefPtr<Attr> attr = adoptRef(new Attr(document, name, value));
    attr->createTextChild();
    return attr.release();
}

Attr::~Attr()
{
}

void Attr::createTextChild()
{
    ASSERT(refCount());
    if (!value().isEmpty()) {
        RefPtr<Text> textNode = document()->createTextNode(value().string());

        // This does everything appendChild() would do in this situation (assuming m_ignoreChildrenChanged was set),
        // but much more efficiently.
        textNode->setParentOrHostNode(this);
        setFirstChild(textNode.get());
        setLastChild(textNode.get());
    }
}

void Attr::setPrefix(const AtomicString& prefix, ExceptionCode& ec)
{
    ec = 0;
    checkSetPrefix(prefix, ec);
    if (ec)
        return;

    if ((prefix == xmlnsAtom && namespaceURI() != XMLNSNames::xmlnsNamespaceURI)
        || static_cast<Attr*>(this)->qualifiedName() == xmlnsAtom) {
        ec = NAMESPACE_ERR;
        return;
    }

    const AtomicString& newPrefix = prefix.isEmpty() ? nullAtom : prefix;

    if (m_element)
        elementAttribute().setPrefix(newPrefix);
    m_name.setPrefix(newPrefix);
}

void Attr::setValue(const AtomicString& value)
{
    EventQueueScope scope;
    m_ignoreChildrenChanged++;
    removeChildren();
    if (m_element)
        elementAttribute().setValue(value);
    else
        m_standaloneValue = value;
    createTextChild();
    m_ignoreChildrenChanged--;

    invalidateNodeListCachesInAncestors(&m_name, m_element);
}

void Attr::setValue(const AtomicString& value, ExceptionCode&)
{
    if (m_element)
        m_element->willModifyAttribute(qualifiedName(), this->value(), value);

    setValue(value);

    if (m_element)
        m_element->didModifyAttribute(elementAttribute());
}

void Attr::setNodeValue(const String& v, ExceptionCode& ec)
{
    setValue(v, ec);
}

PassRefPtr<Node> Attr::cloneNode(bool /*deep*/)
{
    RefPtr<Attr> clone = adoptRef(new Attr(document(), qualifiedName(), value()));
    cloneChildNodes(clone.get());
    return clone.release();
}

// DOM Section 1.1.1
bool Attr::childTypeAllowed(NodeType type) const
{
    switch (type) {
        case TEXT_NODE:
        case ENTITY_REFERENCE_NODE:
            return true;
        default:
            return false;
    }
}

void Attr::childrenChanged(bool, Node*, Node*, int)
{
    if (m_ignoreChildrenChanged > 0)
        return;

    invalidateNodeListCachesInAncestors(&qualifiedName(), m_element);

    // FIXME: We should include entity references in the value

    StringBuilder valueBuilder;
    for (Node *n = firstChild(); n; n = n->nextSibling()) {
        if (n->isTextNode())
            valueBuilder.append(toText(n)->data());
    }

    AtomicString newValue = valueBuilder.toString();
    if (m_element)
        m_element->willModifyAttribute(qualifiedName(), value(), newValue);

    if (m_element)
        elementAttribute().setValue(newValue);
    else
        m_standaloneValue = newValue;

    if (m_element)
        m_element->attributeChanged(elementAttribute());
}

bool Attr::isId() const
{
    return qualifiedName().matches(document()->idAttributeName());
}

CSSStyleDeclaration* Attr::style()
{
    // This function only exists to support the Obj-C bindings.
    if (!m_element || !m_element->isStyledElement())
        return 0;
    m_style = StylePropertySet::create();
    static_cast<StyledElement*>(m_element)->collectStyleForAttribute(elementAttribute(), m_style.get());
    return m_style->ensureCSSStyleDeclaration();
}

const AtomicString& Attr::value() const
{
    if (m_element)
        return m_element->getAttribute(qualifiedName());
    return m_standaloneValue;
}

Attribute& Attr::elementAttribute()
{
    ASSERT(m_element);
    ASSERT(m_element->attributeData());
    return *m_element->getAttributeItem(qualifiedName());
}

void Attr::detachFromElementWithValue(const AtomicString& value)
{
    ASSERT(m_element);
    ASSERT(m_standaloneValue.isNull());
    m_element->attributeData()->removeAttr(m_element, qualifiedName());
    m_standaloneValue = value;
    m_element = 0;
}

void Attr::attachToElement(Element* element)
{
    ASSERT(!m_element);
    m_element = element;
    m_standaloneValue = nullAtom;
}

}


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// I2Cdev library collection - MPR121 I2C device class header file
// Based on Freescale MPR121 datasheet rev. 2, 04/2010 and Freescale App Note 3944, rev 1 3/26/2010
// 9/3/2011 by Andrew Schamp <schamp@gmail.com>
//
// This I2C device library is using (and submitted as a part of) Jeff Rowberg's I2Cdevlib library,
// which should (hopefully) always be available at https://github.com/jrowberg/i2cdevlib
//
// Changelog:
//     2011-09-03 - add callback support
//     2011-08-20 - initial release

#include "MPR121.h"
#include "I2Cdev.h"

MPR121::MPR121(uint8_t address) :
  m_devAddr(address)
{
  for (int ch = 0; ch < NUM_CHANNELS; ch++) {
    m_callbackMap[ch][TOUCHED] = 0;
    m_callbackMap[ch][RELEASED] = 0;
  }
}

void MPR121::initialize()
{
  // These are the configuration values recommended by app note AN3944
  // along with the description in the app note.

  // Section A
  // Description:
  //   This group of settings controls the filtering of the system
  //   when the data is greater than the baseline.  The setting used
  //   allows the filter to act quickly and adjust for environmental changes.
  //   Additionally, if calibration happens to take place while a touch occurs,
  //   the value will self adjust very quickly.  This auto-recovery or snap back
  //   provides repeated false negative for a touch detection.
  // Variation:
  //   As the filter is sensitive to setting changes, it is recommended
  //   that users read AN3891 before changing the values.
  //   In most cases these default values will work.
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, MHD_RISING,        0x01);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, NHD_AMOUNT_RISING, 0x01);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, NCL_RISING,        0x00);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, FDL_RISING,        0x00);

  // Section B
  // Description:
  //   This group of settings controls the filtering of the system
  //   when the data is less than the baseline.  The settings slow down
  //   the filter as the negative charge is in the same direction
  //   as a touch.  By slowing down the filter, touch signals
  //   are "rejected" by the baseline filter.  While at the same time
  //   long term environmental changes that occur slower than
  //   at a touch are accepted.  This low pass filter both allows
  //   for touches to be detected properly while preventing false
  //   positives by passing environmental changes through the filter.
  // Variation:
  //   As the filter is sensitive to setting changes, it is recommended
  //   that users read AN3891 before changing the values.
  //   In most cases these default values will work.
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, MHD_FALLING,        0x01);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, NHD_AMOUNT_FALLING, 0x01);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, NCL_FALLING,        0xFF);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, FDL_FALLING,        0x02);

  // Section C
  // Description:
  //   The touch threshold registers set the minimum delta from the baseline
  //   when a touch is detected.  The value 0x0F (or 15 in decimal) is
  //   an estimate of the minimum value for touch.  Most electrodes will
  //   work with this value even if they vary greatly in size and shape.
  //   The value of 0x0A or 10 in the release threshold register allowed
  //   for hysteresis in the touch detection.
  // Variation:
  //   For very small electrodes, smaller values can be used and for
  //   very large electrodes the reverse is true.  One easy method is
  //   to view the deltas actually seen in a system and set the touch
  //   at 80% and release at 70% of delta for good performance.
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE0_TOUCH_THRESHOLD,   TOUCH_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE0_RELEASE_THRESHOLD, RELEASE_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE1_TOUCH_THRESHOLD,   TOUCH_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE1_RELEASE_THRESHOLD, RELEASE_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE2_TOUCH_THRESHOLD,   TOUCH_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE2_RELEASE_THRESHOLD, RELEASE_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE3_TOUCH_THRESHOLD,   TOUCH_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE3_RELEASE_THRESHOLD, RELEASE_THRESHOLD);

  // TODO: enable setting these channels to capsense or GPIO
  // for now they are all capsense
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE4_TOUCH_THRESHOLD,    TOUCH_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE4_RELEASE_THRESHOLD,  RELEASE_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE5_TOUCH_THRESHOLD,    TOUCH_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE5_RELEASE_THRESHOLD,  RELEASE_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE6_TOUCH_THRESHOLD,    TOUCH_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE6_RELEASE_THRESHOLD,  RELEASE_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE7_TOUCH_THRESHOLD,    TOUCH_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE7_RELEASE_THRESHOLD,  RELEASE_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE8_TOUCH_THRESHOLD,    TOUCH_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE8_RELEASE_THRESHOLD,  RELEASE_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE9_TOUCH_THRESHOLD,    TOUCH_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE9_RELEASE_THRESHOLD,  RELEASE_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE10_TOUCH_THRESHOLD,   TOUCH_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE10_RELEASE_THRESHOLD, RELEASE_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE11_TOUCH_THRESHOLD,   TOUCH_THRESHOLD);
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELE11_RELEASE_THRESHOLD, RELEASE_THRESHOLD);

  // Section D
  // Description:
  //   There are three settings embedded in this register so it is
  //   only necessary to pay attention to one.  The ESI controls
  //   the sample rate of the device.  In the default, the setting
  //   used is 0x00 for 1ms sample rate.  Since the SFI is set to 00,
  //   resulting in 4 samples averaged, the response time will be 4 ms.
  // Variation:
  //   To save power, the 1 ms can be increased to 128 ms by increasing
  //   the setting to 0x07.  The values are base 2 exponential, thus
  //   0x01 = 2ms, 0x02 = 4 ms; and so on to 0x07 = 128 ms.  Most of
  //   the time, 0x04 results in the best compromise between power
  //   consumption and response time.
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, FILTER_CONFIG, 0x04);

  // Section E
  // Description:
  //   This register controls the number of electrodes being enabled
  //   and the mode the device is in.  There are only two modes,
  //   Standby (when the value is 0x00) and Run (when the value of
  //   the lower bit is non-zero).  The default value shown enables
  //   all 12 electrodes by writing decimal 12 or hex 0x0C to the register.
  //   Typically other registers cannot be changed while the part is running,
  //   so this register should always be written last.
  // Variation:
  //   During debug of a system, this register will change between
  //   the number of electrodes and 0x00 every time a register needs
  //   to change.  In a production system, this register will only need
  //   to be written when the mode is changed from Standby to Run or vice versa.
  I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, ELECTRODE_CONFIG, 0x0C);

  // Section F
  // Description:
  //   These are the settings used for the Auto Configuration.  They enable
  //   AUTO-CONFIG and AUTO_RECONFIG.  In addition, they set the target
  //   rate for the baseline.  The upper limit is set to 190, the target
  //   is set to 180 and the lower limit is set to 140.
  // Variation:
  //   In most cases these values will never need to be changed, but if
  //   a case arises, a full description is found in application note AN3889.
  //I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, AUTO_CONFIG_CONTROL_0,    0x0B);
  //I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, AUTO_CONFIG_USL,          0x9C);
  //I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, AUTO_CONFIG_LSL,          0x65);
  //I2Cdev::writeByte(m_devAddr, AUTO_CONFIG_TARGET_LEVEL, 0x8C);

}

// check to see if the filter configuration register contains 0x04,
// which is the default powerup value, and which we don't change in this library
bool MPR121::testConnection() {
  uint8_t buf = 0;
  I2Cdev::readByte(m_devAddr, FILTER_CONFIG, &buf);
  return buf == 0x04; // default value, we don't change
}

bool MPR121::getTouchStatus(uint8_t channel) {
  const uint8_t statusReg = (channel < 8) ? ELE0_ELE7_TOUCH_STATUS : ELE8_ELE11_ELEPROX_TOUCH_STATUS;
  uint8_t buf = 0;
  I2Cdev::readByte(m_devAddr, statusReg, &buf);
  const bool touchActive = (channel < 8) ? (buf & (1 << channel)) > 0 : (buf & (1 << (channel - 8))) > 0;
  return touchActive;
}

uint16_t MPR121::getTouchStatus() {
  uint16_t statusBuf;
  uint8_t buf;
  I2Cdev::readByte(m_devAddr, ELE0_ELE7_TOUCH_STATUS, &buf);
  statusBuf = buf;
  I2Cdev::readByte(m_devAddr, ELE8_ELE11_ELEPROX_TOUCH_STATUS, &buf);
  statusBuf += (buf << 8);
  return statusBuf;
}

void MPR121::setCallback(uint8_t channel, EventType event, CallbackPtrType callbackPtr) {
  m_callbackMap[channel][event] = callbackPtr;
}

void MPR121::serviceCallbacks() {
  for (uint8_t channel = 0; channel < NUM_CHANNELS; channel++) {
    bool touchStatus = getTouchStatus(channel);
    if (touchStatus != m_prevTouchStatus[channel]) {
      for (uint8_t type = 0; type < NUM_EVENTS; type++) {
        const CallbackPtrType cb = touchStatus ? m_callbackMap[channel][TOUCHED] : m_callbackMap[channel][RELEASED];
        if (cb != 0) {
          cb();
        }
      }
      m_prevTouchStatus[channel] = touchStatus;
    }
  }
}


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What does Berkeley's soda tax mean for the U.S.?
By Kim Peterson
November 5, 2014 / 1:27 PM / MoneyWatch
The soda industry suffered a setback Tuesday night when Berkeley, California, became the first city in the country to approve a sin tax on soda sales.
Large beverage companies fought hard against the tax proposals in Berkeley and in San Francisco, where a similar bill lost. Berkeley's proposed tax of a penny per ounce required only a majority of the vote, while San Francisco's tax of 2 cents per ounce required a two-thirds vote.
Now, the price of a 20-ounce Coca-Cola will rise by about 20 cents in the city. The tax also covers energy drinks, sweet teas and the sweet beverage syrups used to flavor beverages. Diet drinks, milk products, all-juice drinks and baby formulas are excluded.
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Similar proposals have failed in two dozen other cities and states, raising questions about how significant Berkeley's vote might be. Is the city -- one of the most progressive in the country -- simply an outlier, or will the election encourage activists to press the issue elsewhere?
The soda industry, which spent some $2.4 million to oppose the proposal in Berkeley and $9.1 million in San Francisco, says that Berkeley is a political oddity. "People don't support taxes and bans on common grocery items, like soft drinks," said the American Beverage Association in a statement after the election results were announced. "That's why the public policy debate has largely moved on from taxes and bans." The association added that it is working with lawmakers and other leaders to address the issue of obesity.
Advocates of the Berkeley tax were thrilled. "The tides have turned on Big Soda," a spokesman for the campaign supporting the tax told The Contra Costa Times. But organizers of the effort said they didn't create a cookie-cutter formula for success that will play out across the rest of the country. The Berkeley campaign was specifically crafted to address local concerns, including the impact of diabetes on African American residents.
Still, observers said the Berkeley vote and its aftereffects will be analyzed by both sides moving forward. "A lot of people out there who are in contact with a lot of grassroots groups are watching Berkeley very closely," Robert Reich, a professor at University of California, Berkeley, told Reuters.
First published on November 5, 2014 / 1:27 PM
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Iona Timofiejewicz Nikitczenko (; ur.  w Obwodzie Wojska Dońskiego, zm. 22 kwietnia 1967 roku w Moskwie) – radziecki sędzia Sądu Najwyższego ZSRR, jeden z sędziów Międzynarodowego Trybunału Wojskowego w Norymberdze.

Życiorys
W 1916 wstąpił do SDPRR(b), od listopada 1917 do lutego 1918 p.o. szefa dzielnicowych oddziałów Czerwonej Gwardii w Nowoczerkasku. III-V 1918 członek 1 Dońskiego Titowskiego Pułku Rewolucyjnego, brał udział w walkach o Nowoczerkask, później był komisarzem politycznym Armii Czerwonej, brał udział w walkach z białymi, m.in. na Uralu i w Turkiestanie.

Sekretarz Wojskowej Rady Rewolucyjnej, od lipca 1920 prezes Sądu Wojennego Frontu Turkiestańskiego w Dżarkencie. Później był prezesem sądów i trybunałów wojennych w Turkiestanie, a od 1924 w Moskwie. 1926-1935 przewodniczący Trybunału Wojskowego Moskiewskiego Okręgu Wojskowego, 1936-1938 zastępca przewodniczącego Kolegium Wojskowego Sądu Najwyższego, 1938-1942 wiceprezes Sądu Najwyższego ZSRR.

W 1936 był jednym z sędziów, którzy skazali na śmierć podsądnych w I procesie moskiewskim. Był deputowanym do Rady Najwyższej Rosyjskiej FSRR.

Odznaczenia
 Order Lenina (dwukrotnie)
 Order Czerwonego Sztandaru
 Order Czerwonej Gwiazdy
 Order Wojny Ojczyźnianej I klasy.

Bibliografia
 http://www.az-libr.ru/index.htm?Persons&70B/b6310cc5/0001/0043a600 (ros.)
 https://www.peoples.ru/state/lawyers/iona_nikitchenko/ (ros.)

Czerwoni (wojna domowa w Rosji)
Członkowie Czerwonej Gwardii (Rosja)
Generałowie majorowie Sił Zbrojnych ZSRR
Odznaczeni Orderem Czerwonego Sztandaru
Odznaczeni Orderem Czerwonej Gwiazdy
Odznaczeni Orderem Lenina
Odznaczeni Orderem Wojny Ojczyźnianej I klasy
Urodzeni w 1895
Zmarli w 1967


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Disputes over what kinds of residential arrangements should be eligible for the city's homestay rental program seem likely to get an airing when City Council hears a report on the findings of a task force devoted to that issue next week.
The task force was appointed by City Council earlier this year to develop recommendations for the use of accessory units as short-term rentals. The group is slated to present its conclusions at Council's regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Ahead of that meeting, some members of the task force are raising doubts about the process used by the group and the validity of the outcome. At the same time, other task force members have declined to speak about the matter until after the meeting.
According to a preliminary report of the task force sent to City Council on Nov. 10, eight task force members said they "could live with and support" a recommendation to maintain the city's current ban on using accessory units as homestays. Six task force members said they could support allowing homestays in accessory units. Since the task force has 12 members, some members voted for both options.
The double voting, along with other concerns about the way the process was handled, are the focus of some task force members' complaints.
On May 17, Asheville City Council voted 4-3 to continue the city's policy of restricting homestays to bedrooms within a primary residence. Council members Cecil Bothwell, Brian Haynes and Keith Young cast the opposing votes. At the same time, Council members agreed to appoint a special citizen task force to examine whether the city should expand its homestay program to accessory dwelling units or ADUs.
A homestay is a type of short-term rental in which a homeowner or long-term resident rents no more than two bedrooms to guests. The resident must be present during the rental. City Council expanded the homestay program Nov. 15 last year to make it available to a larger number of city residents.
Renting out a whole house or a separate living unit (including an ADU) on a short-term basis is not permitted in the city (except in the central business district). Violators face fines of up to $500 per day.
Supporters of the prohibition on using an ADU as a homestay cite the city's tight rental housing market as one reason self-contained units should be used for long-term tenants. Other supporters of the ban argue that allowing more transient guests in residential neighborhoods undermines neighborhood character and creates an unwelcome commercial intrusion.
Those in favor of loosening the homestay rules to include ADUs say homeowners should have the flexibility to use their properties in the way that best suits their individual circumstances. They say homestay rules can be structured to reduce the impact of guests on neighborhoods and manage the number of housing units the practice could remove from the long-term rental market.
City Council appointed 12 members to the task force. Vice Mayor Gwen Wisler explains that Council deliberately sought out a diverse set of viewpoints for the group, including some residents who favor expanding the homestay program to ADUs, others who oppose the idea, neutral but concerned neighbors, and renters.
Any city-appointed advisory group is subject to laws requiring open public meetings, says attorney Amanda Martin of the N.C. Press Association, including providing public notice of meeting dates and locations and keeping full and accurate meeting minutes. Manning agrees that the meetings were open to the public, but says that he doesn't know how or whether public notice of meetings was given. "That wasn't part of my responsibility," he says.
The task force expected to meet four times, Manning explains. In the end, the group actually met nine times. At the eighth meeting, Manning says, he called a vote. By a show of hands, he says, eight members indicated they could "live with and support" continuing the current ban on using ADUs as homestays (called "core idea one" by the task force). Six members voted they could support allowing ADUs to be used as homestays ("core idea two"). A total of 14 votes were cast among the 12 task force members.
The group had previously agreed that a two-thirds majority, or eight of 12 members, would need to agree on a solution prior to submitting a recommendation to Council, says Manning.
When pressed, Manning clarifies that two members were physically absent when the voting took place. One, he says, voted via a written proxy held by another task force member. Tierney says he cast that proxy vote for John Farquhar. The other absent member, Randall Barnett, cast votes for both options in a telephone call, says Manning.
Manning says he is not able to provide a list of which task force members cast which votes.
Xpress has requested meeting minutes, records related to public notice, copies of task force reports and task force-related correspondence from city officials. With the exception of the task force report dated Nov. 10 (which was attached to the agenda for City Council's Dec. 13 meeting), these items have not yet been provided.
For eight meetings, all the members of the task force had the understanding that there would be one vote per person (seems logical, right?). But we were informed during the voting in the last ten minutes of the eighth (!) meeting that we had as many votes as there were solutions! Mass confusion ensued and several task force members got angry (myself included). Ed quickly adjourned the meeting and a firestorm ensued via email.
Second to last meeting: Ed tells us to vote on one or both solutions! No one knew that. The anti-, pro- and neutral-STR people were equally confused. [Because] Randall [Barnett] was out of town, Ed read a text or email from his smartphone to the group: Randall "I vote for core two". We left that meeting with a 7-7 vote and agreed to present both core ideas. Ed said he had not let Randall know that he could vote for both, and that he would talk to him and see if he wanted to vote for core idea one as well.
Speaking to Xpress, Barnett says he feels he was misled into a vote upholding the ban. The city ought to want to base its decision on a "fair, transparent process," he continues, and the process the task force used was neither. If Barnett's vote saying he could live with core idea one were omitted from the total, the count would be seven votes for that option. In that case, the eight-vote two-thirds majority would break down.
"They came together and put aside their beliefs and prejudgements. It's a complex issue, no question," he says.
But Tierney notes that no one can give a definitive accounting of how the vote shook out. "There was a lot of voting that was outside of the public eye," he says, and no full count was available prior to end of the eighth meeting. "I find that problematic," he says.
City residents whose livelihoods might be affected by Council's decision on this issue, Tierney continues, ought to at least know how task force members voted. Attorney Martin, however, says that while state law requires meeting minutes to reflect the outcome of a vote, the law doesn't spell out a requirement to list how each member voted.
Frayda Bluestein of the UNC Chapel Hill School of Government points out that City Council is not legally bound to accept the recommendation of any appointed task force, board or committee. In making its decision, she says, it's up to Council to judge whether the vote taken by the task force represents the will of the group. And either way, Council members are free to base any actions they may elect to take on the merits of the issue, Bluestein says.
City Council will hear a presentation on the issue during the presentations and reports portion of its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13, which starts at 5 p.m. in Council chambers on the second floor of City Hall.
Voting both ways is illogical and the term supermajority misleading. ADU or carriage houses are limited in number and in various states of disrepair . By requiring off street parking most would not impact neighborhood integrity. I am not impressed with the methodology or findings of this committee.
Thanks, Virginia for getting to the truth of how our City Committees and Task Forces work. Discouraging.
Thank you, Virginia for digging through all this to help uncover what really went down. Your efforts are truly appreciated. What a shock it must have been for participants to discover at the last meeting how votes were to be cast. Why didn't Ed Manning explain this in the beginning? Discussions and recommendations may have likely been different. This is very disappointing.
The city has hired 2 enforcement officers to shut down homeowners that are operating Short -term Rentals. This cost the city over $100,000 / year. I question the motivation behind using our tax dollars in this manner. Who is behind pushing the agenda to hurt individual residents ,largely women, from trying to earn enough money to live and stay in Asheville. Many single mothers and fixed income women are using their own home as a Short term Rental as a means of affording their mortgage. Does anyone out there care about them?
The City at work again, trying to protect the NIMBYs and the hotels. I believe the added amount to our budget this year for the added 1.5 additional positions was $110,000 plus 2 cars. Funny thing is, these folks are doing more than homestay and STRs, they do various sorts of inspections, including for the hotels. Look into that also Virginia, the City is using the hype of this issue to add inspectors not for STRS but for hotels, etc.
Lots of whole-unit listings; lots of owners based out of town; lots of owners with multiple properties. As the article notes, there's an 3-unit apartment building near Greenlife that had been converted to list all its units on AirBnb.
The "homestay" language promoted by AirBnb mostly obfuscates how a bunch of city property owners, many of them absentee, prefer getting $200 per night for places where the market rent is ~$1500-2000 a month, while not having to deal with the legal responsibilities of being long-term landlords. If we were actually talking about single mothers and fixed-income women hosting tourists in spare rooms or "granny flats" for supplementary income then we could have a conversation about that, but it wouldn't remove the need to address whole-unit STRs.
Wow, what a cluster! That was an amazing read and reminds me of junior high school.
There HAS to be a way to compromise on this. Requiring a months stay for ADU's is too much; probably a week is also but could be managed better. Homestays are common throughout, at minimum, the English-speaking Western world and now the USA.
Is Asheville going to be embarrassingly draconian?
Tonight city council is voting to give more than 18k per unit of housing to a developer. Total between this project and basically giving 16 acres the city owns to another developer is nearly $1m. We now all have to pay for the $25m housing bond – total cost TBD, but much more. We routinely give and invest millions of dollars trying to create more housing. We can not afford to canibilize our existing housing stock to use as hotels. Think of it this way. Does it make sense to you to take homes that house citizens and start using them for tourists instead? Especially when this is some of the most affordable housing we have in the private market?
Thanks for the info about some pretty large taxpayer dollars subsidizing developers. Seems a lot but I'm not well-versed on these matters.
However, your first question makes no sense whatsoever. It's pie-in-the-sky equivalence so is worth nothing. But, please share some more logic about why homeowners should be penalized because of a housing shortage? How is that an answer to anything?
Oh dear Lord. Where do I begin. This whole situation is nothing more than the local hotels getting scared because Airbnd and Expedia are stepping into what was once their private territory. So I dare anyone to try and tell me different. Because vacation rentals have been around for decades. It's not now, nor ever has been, about affordable housing, again, it's about hotels getting a little hot under the collar about losing a some money to some competition. Pure and simple. Local branch hotels have simply made it clear to our council members they don't like the vacation rental infant tgat's now grownbup enough to give them competition. People who rent a whole house out for short stays wouldn't make anywhere near the same kind of money renting it full time. Yes, I do know that as a matter of fact because I had full time rentals for 10 yrs. before I got into the vacation rental business. Sorry, my vacation rental is outside the city limits. I can make $190/night on the weekends with mine while a full time rental would make $1800/month – comparing same sq. footage to same and location of course. So there's no way anyone in their right mind renting nightly would down grade financially and rent full tim. Again, hotels are simply pitching a fit about their territory being encroached upon.
You've proved a point, though not the point you thought you were proving. A bunch of the local landlord and "property investor" types (many of whom don't live locally) have decided to get out of long-term renting because there's more money and fewer legal responsibilities elsewhere. An $1800/mo rental isn't "affordable" (other than as a non-family multi-adult share, which landlords typically dislike) but when those units go off the long-term market, people on decent salaries looking to rent have to look elsewhere, and they're competing with people who have less money to spend on housing.
So don't point the finger at hotels when you and your peers have made your own financial interests clear.
I agree with you that $1800/month is not affordable. I rented out both houses and mobile homes. Mobile homes rent cheaper because, typically, they're smaller, don't have basements, etc. So I was speaking to renting a house. But a mobile home you'd actually make profit from because I would be willing to bet tourists coming here wouldn't want to rent a mobile home during their stay. So it wouldn't do to try. Just comparing apples to apples pointing out down grading financially. But my point was somewhat already made for me when they removed that mobile home park to build, what actually turned out to not be affordable housing, because some of the people renting those mobile homes, according to what was in black 'n white, we're only paying $200/month for rent. Now you know, and what my point was I guess you could better say eluding to, was no one in their right mind would rent a house for $200/month – full time or vacation rental (as I said I get $190/night from my vacation rental). And yet they just destroyed the affordable housing those particular people already lived in to build house they couldn't afford. Renting a house is never going to be affordable for a great deal of people. Affordable "hous (e)-ing" shouldn't even have the word "house" in it – it should be affordable dwelling. Because, again, a landlord would be willing to rent a mobile home for $200/month, not a house. I have no idea if I clarified my point, but there ya go.
Thanks for the reply: it's a productive conversation.
My point is that there's always going to be demand for rental property up and down the income scale — new arrivals, people on contracts, those on steady incomes but who can't satisfy a mortgage lender — but that supply is limited, especially if you want to live in a house and not an apartment. So when a bunch of $1800/mo houses become $200/night vacation rentals, the kind of people who could afford that rent are more likely to settle for a smaller house (or big apartment) and pay less for the privilege, which bumps down the people looking for a $1200/mo apartment, and so on.
The reason it's a confused process is that there are a handful of issues that overlap but aren't the same. The ADU debate isn't just about ADUs: it's a proxy debate for whole-unit STRs sooner or later, because that's mostly what the city is dealing with right now.
The mobile home stuff off Long Shoals is pretty depressing: it makes city council look like suckers once again when dealing with a developer, but it's clear the residents were getting evicted anyway.
Thank you sir. When these topics come across in my reading, I sometimes hesitate to put what truly is my two cents worth into the conversation. I do feel, however, if a developer came in, bought 50 acres to build vacation rentals on, that that shouldn't be any different than when a hotel company buys acreage to build an 8 story high hotel on. Yes, you could argue "but vacation rentals are what's taking full time rentals off the market". Both are paying taxes on substantially more income than what the city would take in from a few full time rental houses. Thus why I would be willing to bet they don't have a problem with all the new hotels being built in the city limits. Oh how other topics just keep getting in the way. Now going down the branch of the other side of this topic, people paying $200/month rent on a space for their mobile home, then making the payment on the trailer itself, then utilities, that's still going to be less than $1800/month. So the kind of affordable housing I think we need is more along the monthly amount of $800/month plus utilities. People who have made a career working at a minimum wage job that was never suppose to sustain a family – was suppose to be a transition job or summer job, are the very people I'm referring to when I say $800/month. And that of course is with two people in the household working full time. I put people willing to pay incredible amounts of money every month on rent ($1200/mnth. +), then paying utilities on top of that, into the category of those who simply have the money to pay to get out of having the responsibility of taking care of a piece of property, or don't want the responsibility. Period. I don't think there are enough contract renters to warrant all the hubbub about affordable housing.
The hoteliers are surely happy with the crackdown, however.
If we have a normal vacancy rate why do we continue to grant incentives to build more housing? Literally millions and millions of dollars every year we the tax payers pony up for developers. Now an additional $25m plus interest.
ADUs are some of our most affordable housing stock. Many of the units in my neighborhood meet the affordable housing criteria. Why on earth would anyone want to convert our existing housing for use as hotels and at the same time flush our tax dollars down the toilet trying to build housing at the same price point? Cecil, really please explain how it makes sense.
At the last council meeting a developer was given more than $18k per unit of housing. Cecil you voted for this. Let's run the numbers out here. To create 100 units of housing at 18k per unit is $1.8m. If we allow ADUs to be used as hotels and we do as some have suggested and allow 100 or more homes to operate as hotels where are we? Net gain here is zero units of housing for citizens. Basically we just waste our tax dollars throwing money towards developers. Cecil – please face this reality. If you want to use our housing as hotels please sencourage your other council members to stop using our tax dollars to build more housing. Don't issue the $25m bond.
I am no big fan of the City's affordable housing efforts. I voted against the $25 M bond. I suppose I could vote against the affordable tax credits to make a point, but it would be pointless – they would pass anyway. I am enormously skeptical about the proposed Charlotte St. redevelopment. I am so far unimpressed by the proposed Hilliard St. development on City -owned land. I get weary of the fight and being pasted as "anti-affordable housing" if I vote no. Hey, everyone wants affordable housing! Right? It's one of those "moral" arguments that is impossible to counter in our media environment.
My arguments for STR of ADUs (and only of ADUs, not whole houses) are these. 1) If we require a resident (owner or lessor) who obtains an STR license to be the occupant of the primary dwelling, then we are allowing the owner to benefit from the investment without enabling investment companies to simply buy up housing and rent it. (We cannot limit permits to "owners" – because under our laws a lessor has certain ownership rights.) 2) While it is therefore possible for someone who owns multiple houses with ADUs to lease to "managers" who then obtain STR licenses, that's not ipso-facto "bad." The lessor has a part time job as a host – in this case the host would presumably pay a higher than market rent to the owner, and make a profit via the STR. 3)Most of the STR ADU hosts that I have spoken with have invested money in improving their properties. If they are forced to use them as LTRs, they will not be "affordable" – they will be market rate or better in the case of those that have substantially upgraded (hot tub, sauna, whatever). 4) Many STR ADU hosts DO NOT WANT full time renters – they may reserve their units for visiting family or friends, or simply not want the intrusion all the time. 5) Thousands of new rental units are coming into our market due to the obvious commercial interest of developers in making a profit in a municipality where there was a brief shortage of units. So thousands of new units versus a couple of hundred STRs? They are a statistically insignificant element in the market.


Here we have 44 New Build apartments in El Pinet just 600 meters from the beach. The apartments will consist of 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite) open kitchen area and large living room, terrace with great views, lifts, communal areas and a pool and all have garages and a storage room. Properties on the ground floor have a garden/patio and most of the top floors include a spacious solarium. Prices start from 136,000€ to 178,000€ depending if its 2 or 3 bedrooms, ground floor, middle floor or top floor.
They have taken special care in the design of these modern apartments and only use materials of the highest quality. The apartments sit only 400 meters from the beach and only 1 kilometer from the village of La Marina with many shops, bars and restaurants available.
Residential is only 20 minutes away from Alicante International Airport with departures to all major cities throughout the UK and Europe. La Marina enjoys great Mediterranean weather, mild winters and warm summers with around 325 days of sunshine per year. It has long sandy " Blue Flag" beaches with sand dunes and a pine forest and high quality and clean sea water. Here you can enjoy the sun, the beach, nature, a rich and varied gastronomy, sports, culture and local scenery. A place to enjoy a new style of living.


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Q: Add space between elements using sanitize and truncate in Rails Working on HTML content and trying to generate some excerpt for every post, I'm using the following code to sanitize and then truncate, but the issue is that the generated text without any spaces.
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SPRINGFIELD— Capping off a day-long Celebration of the Liberal Arts at Wittenberg University, the campus community came together to celebrate and recognize Gabrielle Frizzell from Galion, OH for the achievement of Alpha Lambda Delta at the annual Honors Convocation, Friday, April 8, in Weaver Chapel. The faculty commemorated the occasion in full academic regalia as the university recognized high achievement of students and faculty members in academic and co-curricular activities.
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Wittenberg University has repeatedly been ranked by the Princeton Review for the quality of its teaching and faculty, including 11th in the nation for "Best Classroom Experience" and 15th in the category "Professors Get High Marks" in the 2011 edition of Princeton's annual Best Colleges guide. Most recently, Wittenberg earned the No. 4 spot in the category of "Most Accessible Professors." Additionally, The Chronicle of Higher Education named Wittenberg one of the nation's top producers of Fulbright Scholars among bachelor degree-granting institutions in 2010. The university has also been recognized nationally for excellence in service and athletics.