If you've been paying attention to the palm oil industry recently, you would note that the minister in charge Teresa Kok has been adamantly screeching at Norway for stopping the imports of biofuel.
Apparently France is also going about doing the same thing as well.
But at the same time, why the noise? Personally I think it is a bit too much concern of a "domino effect" cascading throughout the European Union.
If we look at the data found on the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) website, the statistics show that the export to the EU has actually been increasing year on year.
You would also note that both Norway and France are in the list of importers at 18 and 22 respectively, sorted by volume.
Additionally, the EU has significantly been importing its palm oil from the countries in the South and Central America such as Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala and Ecuador. These countries have emerged as important palm oil suppliers into this region. Increasing competition from animal fats and recycled vegetable oils as feedstocks for biofuels also led to the total marginal decrease of MPO export into the Netherlands.
However, it does not explain how Latvia went from importing 29,000 metric tonnes to a mere 173 metric tonnes in the span of a year. It also does not explain the shrinking demand in Belgium (71 percent), Germany (44 percent) and Bulgaria (31 percent).
Yes, by all means go yell at Norway and France for saying that palm oil is not "green" enough for them. I'm sure the latter tried to be "greener" by taxing petrol to the point of riots in Paris which cost him dearly.
However, if we are talking purely from a market standpoint, the shift of France and Norway are minor compared to the shifts in others – and these shifts are not being explained.
We are literally, yet ironically, missing the forest from the trees. Thus, if the Malaysian government is truly concerned about the exporting of Malaysian palm oil lagging, they should be asking why are some EU nations preferring Latin American imports rather than our own.
Why are Belgium, Germany and Bulgaria shifting away from our imports? Are they also going for Latin American palm oil, or is it merely a market driven decision to switch?
And, of course, how can a country like Latvia which imported some 29,000 tonnes in 2017, suddenly see a 99.4 percent drop?
If Latin America is starting to cut into the Malaysian palm oil market, then that is something for Malaysia to consider for future competition, not lament and decry how countries want to remove palm oil entirely, but that there is another player in the game.
Simply put- why cry over the person who doesn't want to buy from you at all, rather than cry at the lost customer who decided to change suppliers?
What is up, Shah Alam?
One can only wonder what the heck is going on in my hometown when a waiter gets slapped for asking people to stop smoking right after the open air eatery smoking ban came into force on Jan 1, 2019.
Couple that with the murder of a PKR Youth candidate in Section 7, and it gets even odder still.
Shah Alam is not a city where people suddenly go overboard without cause and start doing these things.
It gets even worse when you read of the murder of a transgender woman taking place in the neighbouring borough of Klang last year.
Something's up in the area, of Shah Alam and Klang, and whether it is an increase in crime or hopefully just the perception of it due to the high visibility in the media, I do look at the police hoping they start considering what is going on.
How do you "public transport" a place like Penang?
Gosh. What a loaded question.
If you've been reading the news (read: Free Malaysia Today), you would notice that there has been a lot of back and forth between those who want the Penang LRT and those who believe the focus should be on existing public transport.
Both have good points – Penang Island has limited land for more roads, or even widening the roads. Penang Island is crowded enough to cater for the passengers.
For naysayers, an LRT won't make sense if you can't get the ridership – even in Kuala Lumpur where you have 10 million people surrounding it, the ridership has only breached 600,000 passengers daily after 20 years of existing. There should be focus on already existing public transport instead – which is true – is there actually a bus that goes to the Penang International Airport?
But then again, having a bus that goes to the airport, coupled with the traffic in the area, would be a no-brainer.
For myself, an LRT for Penang would make sense, if it connected a few areas – the airport to the heritage area, the heritage area to the tourism beach area of Batu Feringghi, Batu Feringghi to Balik Pulau, Balik Pulau to Bayan Lepas airport, and all of this, to the mainland and hopefully link up to Penang Sentral where commuters can then take the ETS at Butterworth station or an express bus.
But then again, if you actually did this, why would you need the SkyCab?
So, perhaps the LRT can stick to the Island, linked to the ferry terminal which will have the SkyCab, and from there take the link to the mainland?
It has to cover such areas and link up with all public transport and people hubs, and that is the largest challenge of all. Unless you link it to the mainland, which can then lower the need for people to cross the bridge on the ferries (which is timely) or even the buses (which depends on congestion), then the LRT won't make a big impact.
A family dinner last weekend coined a new phrase – "heading three metres out" – a term now used for going out for a smoke. For those not in the know, Malaysia has now banned smoking at all eateries altogether, open air or indoors, even roadside stalls.
The distance highlighted in the regulations now pulled into effect is 3 metres from any such establishment – which is quite odd, really.
That said, there is a lot that Malaysia is getting wrong about this ban, so here's a list.
Biggest problem of all, really. While restaurateurs have in fact abided by the non-smoking law set by the Ministry of Health, there are no designated smoking areas anywhere before the ban was established.
In fact, the recent announcement by Minister Zuraidah Kamaruddin that the government is looking to implement a similar system as Japan, just makes it odder.
Japan allows smokers to smoke indoors at restaurants, even allows restaurants to designate smoking areas or have the entire area indoors allowing smoking – particularly if you go to izakayas.
Smoking in cars has been banned in the UK, because it puts passengers at risk in a confined space.
A medical association actually pointed out that you can no longer smoke in pubs and eateries in the UK. This is actually wrong. You cannot smoke indoors at pubs and eateries in the UK.
In fact, pubs and eateries have since had outdoor areas where you can light up as you wish, in beer gardens or even dining alfresco at a Pret A Manger.
Thus, if this Malaysian medical association has doctors, perhaps you should go seek second opinions to avoid omissions in your diagnoses.
In Malaysia, you can still light up in eateries registered as pubs.
So, maybe, this will lead to more Malaysians opting to dine at pubs with their families and friends? Perhaps.
The biggest problem with the Malaysian smoking ban is that you will not find an ashtray anywhere, not even on a trash can.
Thus, what this leads to is an issue of littering – people are not going to seek out an ashtray to stub out just because they need to.
With that in mind, and the fact that those going to restaurants will now have no outlet to smoke, expect the drainage system and roads to have to deal with the added littering.
If anything, it is clear that the Malaysian government did not think this matter through. What they should clearly have done were the following.
Push restaurateurs to close up – no more of this open air nonsense, and have designated areas for non-smokers and smokers alike which are well insulated, well ventilated and regulated.
Provide public designated smoking zones – for everyone, with ashtrays to designate the 3-metre distance if they have to.
Honestly, the Malaysian government needs to keep check on its Ministry of Health, because it seems to be catering to what can only be termed as "Health Nazis" and fearmongers who believe they have to protect their child from cigarette smoke while out to eat, but exposing them at homes and in cars are no big deal.
Do Malays still need a crutch?
The question is still in play after 60 plus years of independence, billions reserved, and even 12 Malaysian Plans, going on to the thirteenth – yes, there has been the same number of Malaysia Plans as The Doctor in BBC's Doctor Who series.
That being said, are the Malays still desperately in need of a crutch. By "Malays", which ones do we believe are in need of assistance?
Are we are talking about the coastal fishermen, the rubber and oil palm smallhoders, and paddy farmer?
By all means, these few do need some form of assistance and do require further aid in the form of insurance and loans to get their farming going and mechanised, if there is a push for the Industrial Revolution 4.0.
But, do these "Malays needing crutches" go all the way up to the owners of petrol stations who worry about going broke from floating the petrol price and the Tan Sris, the Tuns, the Datuk Seris and even the Datuks at the age of 26 or older, who ride on a private jet around the country.
I'm sure many can see where I am going with this line, but let's say there are those gullible enough to say "they all need a crutch" and ask – why?
At this point I think we should ask ourselves why PPBM believes their division chiefs need assistance, when compared to the division chiefs of PKR, DAP and even Amanah.
Or better yet, since the idea is that division chiefs and village chiefs are to provide financial assistance to all those on the grassroot levels in all localities, why limit it to pro-government parties?
Isn't any Malaysian regardless of politics due to financial assistance regardless of their political following, if any?
You will notice that by now I used the term Malaysian, not a Malay, or an Indian, or a Chinese, or a Chindian, or even a Malaysian of Sumatran, Javanese, Bangladeshi, Filipino or even Orang Asli heritage.
Is it still not time to push this agenda to one without race and only concerning income levels?
Because if not, it truly is the opening scene of The Purge: Election Year, of having someone yelling out that there's "not enough to go around, some can have, some can not have" – though, I do hope we do not see Pakatan Harapan in the same light as the fictitious New Founding Fathers of America.
Nor should a party AGM sound like a group of mobster family godfathers asking to be allowed to "wet their beaks".
The operative word that PPBM needs to work on, for their Bumiputera agenda, is justification. Why should the Bumiputeras be the only ones to receive such privileges in these times?
Where does the Bumiputera group stand in terms of equity among the others?
And if there continues to be a widening gap, or even a gap so far with all the privileges in place, why has it not moved towards a favourable income level equitable to everyone else?


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Q: ¿Cómo puedo evitar que se repitan mis elementos? Estoy haciendo un inventario con items que se han comprado, y pues ya se muestran con el problema de que cuando se ha comprado un insumo varias veces, este se repite, me gustaría saber si hay alguna manera en la que pueda simplemente sumar su "cantidad" y evitar que se repita el mismo nombre? A su vez lo mismo necesitaría para "total" y el nombre que apareciera solo una vez.
Adjunto captura de lo que me muestra y de los datos que recibo del servidor:

Aprecio mucho si alguien puede ayudarme con eso :)
Adjunto el codigo de lo mostrado en la imagen:
$.get('../api/v1/locales/' + id_local + '/insumos', {}, function(returnedData) {
            if (returnedData["error"] == false) {
                returnedData["compras"].forEach(function(compras){
                    compras["compra_insumos"].forEach(function(cI){
                        cantidad = cI["cantidad"];
                        nombre = cI["proveedor_insumo"]["insumo"]["nombre"];
                        total = cI["total"];

                        $("#Insumo-data").append("
" + nombre + "	" + cantidad + "	$" + total + "
");
                    });
                });
            } else
                SweetAlert("error", "Existió un error. Por favor actualice la ventana.");
        })

A:
    SELECT insumo, SUM(cantidad), SUM(costo) FROM tabla GROUP BY (insumo);

Con esa consulta se debería de agrupar por insumo y sumar la cantidad de los costos y la cantidad.
También están las funciones COUNT() y AVG() que te podrían interesar un poco.

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I am dying, as I have lived, beyond my means.
I know not whether Laws be right, Or whether Laws be wrong; All that we know who lie in goal Is that the wall is strong; And that each day is like a year, A year whose days are long.
And the wild regrets, and the bloody sweats, None knew so well as I: For he who lives more lives than one More deaths than one must die.
Something was dead in each of us, And what was dead was Hope.
The Governer was strong upon The Regulation Act: The Doctor said that Death was but A scientific fact: And twice a day the Chaplain called, And left a little tract.
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Q: How to break a number into randomly generated parts I want to make a div that is full width on the page. It's a container. Then I want to fill it in with divs, and width of each div is 50*n, where n is a randomly generated number. Assume I have a container div with width of 1240px. Now I run a JS function that fills it with e.g. 10 divs with different widths. Now if I sum up all inner divs widths, I get 1240px.
This way I always know that when I run filling function, I get a collection of divs that altogether always are 1240px. Number of divs shouldn't be a fixed number, so there can be 4 or 7 divs. The number of divs amount is generated randomly. Then, if there is some space left, for 1240 px this number is 40px I suppose, it is filled with some dummy div that doesn't have to be of 50*n width.
I have created a function but it doesn't always work as supposed to.
function generateItems() {
    originalwidth = $(document).width() - 40;
    var fullwidth = 0;
    var counter = 0;
    do{
        var randomnumber = 1 + Math.floor(Math.random() * 4);
        tempwidth = 50 * randomnumber;
        fullwidth += tempwidth;
        if (fullwidth > originalwidth) {
            $('#questions').append('
' + (originalwidth - fullwidth) + '
');
            break;
        }
        width_padding = tempwidth;
        $('#questions').append('
' + width_padding + '
');
        counter++;
    }
    while (true);
}

I am not even sure it's a good way I have chosen to solve such a task. Please share your thoughts on how to better do this.

A: I've refactored the code from your answer a bit.
See: http://jsfiddle.net/thirtydot/Bk2yw/
function generateItems() {
    var slotWidth = 50,
        maxSlots = 3,
        thisSlotNum, thisWidth;
    var remainingSlots = Math.floor($('#questions').width() / slotWidth),
        remainingWidth = $('#questions').width() % slotWidth;

    while (remainingSlots > 0) {
        thisSlotNum = Math.min(remainingSlots, 1 + Math.floor(Math.random() * maxSlots));
        remainingSlots -= thisSlotNum;

        thisWidth = thisSlotNum * slotWidth;
        $('#questions').append('
' + thisWidth + '
');
    }
    if (remainingWidth) {
        $('#questions').append('
' + remainingWidth + '
');
    }
}

A: I played a little more with the code and it seems I made it work properly, though I am sure there is something to improve.
Here is the code:
function generateItems() {
    originalwidth = $(document).width() - 40;
    $('#questions').css('width', originalwidth);
    var fullwidth = 0;
    var counter = 0;
    do{
        var randomnumber = 1 + Math.floor(Math.random() * 4);
        tempwidth = 50 * randomnumber;
        fullwidth += tempwidth;
        if (fullwidth > originalwidth) {
            $('#questions').append('
' + (originalwidth + tempwidth - fullwidth) + '
');
            break;
        }
        width_padding = tempwidth;
        $('#questions').append('
' + width_padding + '
');
        counter++;
    }
    while (true);

}

Here is an screenshot of how it works. The bottom row is the result for another width of the page.

A: A couple of problems:
fullwidth += tempwidth;
if (fullwidth > originalwidth) {
    $('#questions').append('
' + (originalwidth - fullwidth) + '
');
    break;
}

Here you have already "gone over" the original width with the fullwidth variable, so when you do originalwidth - fullwidth it's always negative (by definition because fullwidth > originalwidth).
Another problem is that if the random width is for example 150 pixels and you have 140 pixels of space left, your code considers that as space running out and puts in the dummy div of 140 px. It's not clear from your question but you probably want a 100 px block and the rest filled with a 40 px block.
Here's a working version:
function generateItems() {
    var originalwidth = $(document).width() - 40;
    var fullwidth = 0;
    var counter = 0;
    do{
        var randomnumber = 1 + Math.floor(Math.random() * 3);
        var tempwidth = 50 * randomnumber;
        if (fullwidth + tempwidth > originalwidth) {
            var diff = originalwidth - fullwidth;
            if( originalwidth - fullwidth > 50 ) {
                tempwidth = diff - ( diff % 50 );
            }
            else {
                $('#questions').append('
' + diff + '
');
                break;
            }
        }
        fullwidth += tempwidth;
        $('#questions').append('
' + tempwidth + '
');
        counter++;
    }
    while (true);
}


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Best TVs in 2022: Which TV is perfect for your needs?
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By Christian de Looper
January 4th, 2022 at 5:26 PM
A solid TV can completely change your movie and TV-watching experience. Finding the best TV for your needs, however, isn't always an easy exercise. There are hundreds of models, across all budgets, with different advantages and disadvantages.
Even if you have a budget in mind, finding the right TV can be tricky. There are tons of things to consider when shopping for a TV. For starters, you'll want to think about how big of a television you want. These days, smaller TVs are around 40 inches, while larger ones can range up to a hefty 85 inches or more. Common TV sizes are around 55 or 65 inches.
You'll also want to consider the display resolution. You shouldn't really consider a TV that's lower resolution than 4K these days. Some televisions offer an 8K resolution, but you probably don't need that just yet. When it comes to different display type, there are a few kinds. Lower-end TVs offer an LED display, but might offer some kind of dimming technology to make the image look more realistic. More expensive TVs are OLED or QLED TVs, and can display bright, vivid images with deep black levels.
For more information about what to consider when buying a television, check out our full guide. And, for more in-depth information, check out our guide on different display types, and on the different HDR formats. Otherwise, read on for the best TVs money can buy right now.
Best TV overall: LG OLED G1
Image source: LG
Pros: Beautiful image, HDMI 2.1, variable refresh rate
Cons: Expensive, risk of burn-in
LG's OLED displays have become famous for their incredible image quality, and it's easy to see why. The LG OLED G1 is easily our favorite TV right now, thanks to its beautiful image, modern design, great software, and more. This option features LG's new evo technology, which is aimed at increasing brightness compared to other OLED panels — and it really does help.
The G1 sports all the tech you would expect from something in this price range. Thanks to the fact that it's an OLED panel, it has near-perfect black levels. It also offers excellent viewing angles and excellent image uniformity, which helps make for a more consistent viewing experience. And, it supports variable refresh rates, HDMI 2.1, and more. No matter what you use your TV for, if you can afford it, this one's the way to go. It's available in 55-inch and 65-inch models, which should suit most users.
So what are the downsides? Well, it is expensive. And, as with any OLED display, there is a risk of burn-in, particularly if you regularly have static images like news logos on your screen. If you watch varied content, however, that shouldn't be an issue.
LG OLED G1 TV	Price:$1,661.99
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Best gaming TV: Samsung QN95A
Image source: Samsung
Pros: Excellent image quality, low latency, four HDMI 2.1 ports, modern design
Cons: Expensive, no Dolby Vision
QLED is Samsung's answer to LG's OLED tech, and it's a worthy competitor. Besides being an excellent TV all-around, however, this one's particularly good for gaming. Not only does it have four HDMI 2.1 ports and offer a variable refresh rate at up to 120Hz, but it also has a dedicated Game Bar mode that lets you tweak related settings to your preference, and offers a super low latency that should make your games nice and responsive.
Of course, there are other advantages to this too, even if they're not related to gaming. The TV offers a Mini-LED panel that should make for nice, deep black levels. It supports all the different types of HDR that you would expect, and has a nice, modern design that should look good in any living room.
Because it's not an OLED display, you may still get some blooming, and the TV doesn't support Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos, which is pretty frustrating to see. Hopefully, Samsung will build Dolby Vision support into its high-end TVs in the near future. Also, the TV is pretty expensive, and may not suit everyone's budget.
Still, despite those issues, if you're a gamer that wants a great TV, the Samsung QN95A is absolutely worth considering.
Samsung QN95A QLED TV	Price:$2,197.00
Best budget OLED TV: LG OLED BX
Pros: Deep black-levels, modern design, inexpensive compared to other OLED TVs
Cons: Not super bright, no HDR10+
If you want the advantages of OLED without having to shell out a ton of cash, then the LG OLED BX is the way to go. It's not quite as impressive as the top pick on this list, but it still has a lot going for it.
The TV starts at around $1,200 for the 55-inch model, and ranges up for a larger screen. Because it's an OLED TV, it also boasts super deep black levels and impressively vivid colors. It can't quite get as bright as some other options on this list, but as long as your living room isn't super bright it should still do the trick. And, you'll get solid viewing angles, which is helpful.
This option looks great too, in terms of its design. It offers a thin bezel look with a small, angular foot at the bottom to hold the TV up. Generally, the TV should look great in any living room.
There are downsides, but most should be able to deal with them. Notably, it doesn't support HDR10+, and it doesn't take advantage of LG's latest-generation processing tech. But those issues are relatively minor considering the fact that it's a well-designed TV with a great image quality.
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Best Roku TV: TCL 6-Series
Image source: TCL
Pros: Excellent value, good image quality, Roku built-in
Cons: Audio is weak
TCL has been making some stellar options for the price over the past few years, and the TCL 6-series is a perfect example of this. The TV leverages Samsung's QLED technology, is available in a few different sizes, and has Roku built right into it.
Roku lets you install all your favorite streaming services, plus it integrates well with other ecosystems. For example, it works with Alexa and Google Assistant, plus it supports HomeKit and AirPlay 2.
Even if you don't care about Roku, however, there are plenty of good reasons to buy. Notably, the device offers beautifully bright colors and mini-LED tech for deeper black levels. The TV also supports things like Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, plus it has a THX certified Game Mode, which should help make for a responsive display when you're gaming. That's perfect for those who are lucky enough to have a PS5 or Xbox Series X.
So what are the downsides to the TCL 6-Series? Well, it's still a budget option, so the local dimming, while good, won't match much more expensive TVs. And, the panel on the TV won't necessarily offer the best uniformity, though most won't notice.
Still, despite those, if you're buying a TV in the sub-$1,000 price range, the TCL 6-Series is absolutely the way to go.
TCL 6-Series 55-Inch TV	Price:$749.99
Best Android TV: Hisense U8G
Image source: Hisense
Pros: Relatively inexpensive, Android TV, ULED tech, low input lag
Cons: Viewing angles aren't the best
Hisense is another budget champion, and the Hisense U8G is a perfect example of why. If you're looking for an awesome Android TV without paying an arm and a leg, the Hisense U8G is the option to go for.
This option leverages Hisense's ULED technology, which allows the screen to display vibrant colors and a bright image. Black levels are pretty good too. Even better is the fact that the Hisense U8G supports all the latest and greatest tech. It has a 120Hz refresh rate, supports standards like Dolby Vision, and more. The TV is available in 55-inch and 65-inch variants.
Because it has Android TV built into it, you'll be able to leverage Google Assistant, and access your favorite content from your Android phone and Google services.
While it offers a ton of excellent features, the Hisense U8G does have its downsides. For example, the TV doesn't have the best viewing angles, so it may not be perfect for all living room setups. Still, despite that, the excellent brightness and great image quality are well worth the price for those who want a great Android TV.
Hisense U8G ULED TV	List Price:$999.99	Price:$699.99	You Save:$300.00 (30%)
Best TV under $500: Hisense H8G
Pros: Inexpensive, good image quality, Android TV built in
Cons: Boring design, remote isn't the best
Want a solid television that costs under $500? Hisense has you covered there too. The Hisense H8G is an incredibly inexpensive option that still offers some awesome technology. It also leverages Hisense's ULED technology, has four HDMI ports, and has Android TV built into it — so you don't have to get an external streaming device.
The H8G won't reach the same heights of image quality as other options on this list, but it still looks great. Colors are nice and vibrant, and black levels are solid thanks to the 240 dimming zones. The TV also supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+. It is available in a few different sizes, including 50 inches, 55 inches, and 75 inches, so whether you have a small or huge living room you should be covered.
So what are the downsides? Well, like the U8G, the TV doesn't offer the best viewing angles, nor the best panel uniformity. That said, those are things you can generally look past for a TV in this price range — so if you're looking for an excellent TV under $500, this is the way to go.
Hisense 50-Inch Class H8 Quantum Series Android 4K ULED Smart TV with Voice Remote (50H8G, 2020…	List Price:$429.99	Price:$379.99	You Save:$50.00 (12%)
Christian de Looper has been passionate about consumer technology since childhood, but didn't know writing about it could be a career until he started looking for online work during college. He was born in Canberra, Australia, and has lived in France, Minnesota, and now sunny Santa Cruz, California, where he test drives cars and puts every gadget he can get his hands on to the test.

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12 Monkeys (SyFy) Preview
January 9th, 2015 — From The Feeds, sci-fi channel, syfy, television
While it doesn't premiere until next week, SyFy has put the first nine minutes of 12 Monkeys online. Not enough to praise or condemn, but just the right amount to pique your interest. So far, the biggest departure from the 1995 Terry Gilliam film is the fact that there's no beating around the bush about Cole being from the future. Unless he's some kind of psychotic magician, it would be pretty difficult to explain away the watch and the whole vanishing right in front of Cassandra thingy. I think I prefer the prolonged ambiguity in the film.
I always struggle with this sort of thing. Do I dive headfirst into the genre stuff or get the audience invested in the characters first? I guess it's about finding a balance between the two. Anyway, more thoughts to come after the premiere...
BTW, you can watch Chris Marker's short that inspired the film and show here: La Jetée
TV Review: Happy Town – "In This Home on Ice"
April 21st, 2010 — 2010, ABC, From The Feeds, Horror Reviews, made for TV, masked killer, mystery, serial killer, television, TV show
Review by Sarah "Fatally Yours" Jahier Last year network TV gave horror fans the thrilling and entertaining Harper's Island (which I was shamelessly hooked on and still highly recommend checking out) and ever since then I've been keen to see if other networks would jump on this trend to make their own chilling horror-themed mini-series. Well, [...]
The Howling Man
March 28th, 2010 — From The Feeds, lost, television
The last few episodes of Lost reminded me of this Twilight Zone classic, "The Howling Man." A lost traveler comes upon a monastery harboring a dark secret. The monks claim to have captured... well, see for yourself.
Take a listen to this...
Now maybe it's just my imagination, but I hear a howl when Smokey's in attack mode. A little homage/inspiration perhaps?
December 5th, 2009 — From The Feeds, movies, screenwriting contests, television
Two weeks since my last post?! I almost feel like apologizing. A couple of recent (and not so recent) thoughts....
V and Flash Forward are both done until March, but I can't say that I'll miss them terribly. After a shaky start, V has settled into guilty pleasure viewing, nothing more. Flash Forward has always felt like a blatant attempt by ABC to catch lightning in a bottle. There's been a lot of flailing around in the last couple of weeks. Characters with inconsistent behavior, dumb plotting, and the overload of soap opera elements -- who really cares about the Doc's quest to find his Japanese true love? Lots of retooling during hiatus, but will viewers return to see the results? I still can't believe the network doesn't have supplemental content to keep fans engaged during that long of a break.
Better than Twilight -- yeah, I know, that's not saying much, but still.. Occasionally, more often than we'd like to admit, bad/cheesy stories sell. But don't just dismiss it as dumb luck. Understand that these stories are bypassing the head and speaking directly to the hearts of their intended audience. Can your stories do the same?
So I (finally) settled on my procedural and I'm getting there. Made some huge strides a few days ago. Early on, I promised myself that I wouldn't hastily throw something together just for the sake of a contest. No need to add another ill conceived idea to my unfinished spec graveyard. If this contest doesn't work out, I still have a pretty good start for a feature. The details for the first act are almost fleshed out. My biggest adversary is time. I suspect the contest will reach 1500 entries well before the January deadline. A productive weekend is a must.
November 20th, 2009 — From The Feeds, movies, screenwriting contests, television
In search of inspiration, I revisited Raines on Hulu, the short-lived Jeff Goldblum series from a couple years ago about a detective who interacts with hallucinations of murder victims as he works their cases. More grounded than something like Ghost Whisperer, it's an intriguing premise that doesn't quite take off. Goldblum's great as a man battling to maintain his sanity, but too many of the episodes were hit or miss.
I also caught Mad Detective on Sundance's Asia Extreme. A brilliant-but-not-all-there former cop (there was an "incident" involving an ear) who claims he can see people's inner personalities, as well as the ghost of his wife. Think an insane Asian Columbo. A young detective enlists his help with a baffling case. Surprised this hasn't been remade for the States, probably just a matter of time... *googling* ... which will be sooner than later, according to this blurb in Variety.
I got bored with straight procedurals like Law & Order and C.S.I. years ago, but audiences still can't seem to get enough of them. The challenge for me is to find a happy medium -- hey, that's a thought...
Heroes meets Skins
October 31st, 2009 — From The Feeds, superhero, television
Misfits is an upcoming UK series about five delinquents who get superpowers after being struck by lightning. Invisible Dude, Time Traveling Guy, Mind Reader Girl and Aphrodisiac Chick so far -- BTW, those are my nicknames. The fifth guy hasn't shown any special abilities... yet. Don't know about this one, but it can't be any worse than the current season of Heroes.
Point Pleasant Revisited
July 24th, 2009 — From The Feeds, television
Remember this? Way back in 2005, a lifetime ago, I blogged about the short-lived supernatural drama regarding Satan's hot daughter and her struggle against a dark destiny. I recently caught the full 13 episode run during a marathon on Chiller -- really need to get out more. Anyway, it came across much campier than I remembered, much of it intentional. I now see how the show's creators could've played it safe and went with the typical vanilla drama, but they tried something different. Much belated props for that.
Near the end, Christina was acting like a Buffy villain, with the quips and everything! In case you're curious, nothing monumental happens in the finale. Christina goes over to the dark side, but she still has a sliver of good somewhere inside -- at least that's what some characters would like to believe. Ah, closure. Now I have one less thing to wonder about... is it time for those Nicholl's emails yet?
Deal Breaker?
June 30th, 2009 — From The Feeds, movies, screenwriting, television
So Kirk Acevedo is off "Fringe" and Meghan Markle joins the cast -- used to be one of the "Deal or No Deal" show-models -- as a junior FBI agent. Charlie was the skeptic. He didn't buy into the crazy theories, just did his job. Kinda like Skinner on "X-Files". Might screw up the dynamic. I also read that a slew of new writers are being brought in. Just when the show had started to find its legs....
"Mutant Chronicles" is exactly what you'd expect from a sci-fi zombie movie. Decent cast -- I didn't get the Pras from the Fugees cameo. Apparently, John Malkovich will agree to *any* script thrown in his direction.... maybe I should get his contact info! Simple, silly story. Struggles when it tries to go beyond the limited budget. Murky shadows and digital blood splatter can only go so far. I think plans for a theatrical release fell through.
Stuck in the mud with the new script -- okay, stuck is the wrong word. I have options, I just don't like any of 'em. Think I'll work on something else until inspiration strikes. I have an idea for a low budget thriller that I'd like to get off the ground anyway. By hook or by crook, I'm gonna start and finish two scripts this year.
Vamp Diaries Preview
June 17th, 2009 — From The Feeds, television, vampires
Wasn't planning on another post about a show that has yet to air, but this extended preview recently popped up on youtube. Noticed some tweaks to the script. Turned out a little better than I expected. Judge for yourself...
June 14th, 2009 — From The Feeds, script review, television, vampires
It's always hard to judge pilots, but there's a considerable amount of cheese wafting off the pages. Equal parts angsty teen soap and paranormal romance, "Vampire Diaries" disappoints at both. Starts off with a double-murder by supernatural means. Enter mysterious new (stud)ent with an obvious attraction to our female protagonist -- still mourning the loss of her parents. Throw in a jackass kid brother, annoying friends/frenemies, another attack and I guess we're supposed to be enthralled by it all. Did I mention the mind-numbing voice-overs when the two leads scribble in their journals?
We all know what the CW is trying to do here, but "Vampire Diaries" only succedes at making "Twilight" look like Romeo and Juliet. Not an interesting character in sight. Cringe-worthy dialogue at times -- surprising since Kevin Williamson is credited as a co-writer. With so many clichés coming at you left and right, you'll start to feel psychic. "Buffy" had the good sense to turn clichés on their heads, "Diaries" just hopes you're too young to know them.
Now I'm not the target audience, so maybe Tween girls will eat it up with a spoon -- casting did an excellent job. The books were enough of a success for someone to try and turn them into a series, which is all that seems to matter these days.
Throwback Thurdays: The Midnight Hour
May 21st, 2009 — From The Feeds, horror, television
Another 80s TV movie I found on youtube. This one is about teens fooling around with magic in a cemetery... unwittingly raising various creatures of the night. And since it's Halloween, they blend right in. Lots of bad acting, bad make up -- plus a song and dance number! This clip opens up with my favorite scene: hot girl alone in the wine cellar with a mysterious woman. You might recognize the song here, "How Soon Is Now" by The Smiths, also used in "The Craft" and the theme song for "Charmed".
"V" upfront trailer
May 21st, 2009 — From The Feeds, sci-fi, television
I had my doubts about Morena Baccarin as the alien leader, but I like this softer take on the character. Lots of familiar tv sci-fi faces in the cast.


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Q: Checkstyle and Maven's Standard Directory Layout I'm following Maven's Standard Directory Layout for my project.
Is there a preferred directory to put my checkstyle.xml file? I've seen it on at least 3 possible locations:

*

*src/main/resources/checkstyle.xml

*src/main/checkstyle/checkstyle.xml - Example: Joda-Time

*src/checkstyle/checkstyle.xml - Example: Spring Boot
Since this is mostly a file for developers, the first option gives me doubts. Would it make sense to include checkstyle.xml into the JAR file?
Thanks,
Fede

A: Putting checkstyle.xml in src directory doesn't really make sense, as it is not part of source code.
The most common convention I've observed in my projects is putting it into config/checkstyle/checkstyle.xml. Thousands of projects use it (filename:checkstyle.xml path:config/checkstyle) and Gradle uses this location by default.


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No Man's Sky Heads Into The Next Generation With…The Next Generation
ean Murray, head of Hello Games, has announced that the spectacular No Man's Sky will make the leap to next-gen consoles in the form of No Man's Sky: The Next Generation, a free update for Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X/S that will bring enhanced visuals, audio, and more. After watching the trailer for the 85th time, I can confirm I am VERY excited to rediscover the universe all over again.
As with all of the big No Man's Sky updates, The Next Generation will introduce a bevy of new improvements and features including 'bigger bases, lusher planets, more players, faster warp speeds and more – free for all existing players.
The No Man's Sky website further details the updates, including:
Haptic controls: From the satisfying feeling of firing your boltcaster, to the gentle nudge of a building part slotting into place in a space habitat or the firm click of the trigger in your interstellar ship – haptic controls allow players to feel immersed in an alien world as never before.
Fuller worlds: Next generation hardware allows No Man's Sky's procedural generation to create lusher, richer and more densely populated universes than ever before. Planet surfaces are even more detailed, with thousands more rocks, alien grasses, and exotic flora on screen at any time.
32 player multiplayer: For the first time on console, up to 32 players can join forces to build, survive, fight and explore the galaxy together.
Advanced audio: Immersion has always been a pillar of No Man's Sky. Thanks to PlayStation 5's Tempest 3D AudioTech, players will be able to soak in the ambience of an alien planet, or feel a ship fly overhead like never before (You can find out more about PS5's 3D Audio here.)
4K* at 60FPS: On PlayStation 5 players can experience the universe in pin-sharp detail at higher framerates.
Ultra visuals: Explore alien vistas with improved shadows, greater draw distances, thousands more objects on screen and improved lighting and volumetric effects.
Vast base building: Players can now work together to build huge off-world colonies, with the ability to construct and render far more vast and complex bases on screen.
Warp-speed load times: Explore the universe instantly with 5-10x reduction in loading times. On PS5, you can warp from solar system to solar system in an instant.
Crossplay: PS5 explorers will be able to join together with other adventurers on all other platforms, including previous generations.
Upgrading from PS4 to PS5: Not only will previous owners of No Man's Sky on PlayStation 4 be able to upgrade their game to PlayStation 5 at no extra cost when PS5 launches in their territory, but their progress can be carried across to their new console.
PlayStation VR: No Man's Sky is fully playable in PS VR on PlayStation 5 by virtue of its backwards compatibility functionality.
An evolving game: Just another step on the evolution of the best-selling title, No Man's Sky Next Generation will come preloaded with the previous four years of huge upgrades from day one. Join in the journey at our most important moment yet.
Look at these bases!!!
I have said it a million times now, but if you were burnt by what No Man's Sky was at launch, please give it another go. The outstanding work and support Hello Games has put into fixing this game after a less-than-stellar launch is just mind-blowing. I cannot wait to see what The Next Generation has to offer.
No Man's Sky: The Next Generation will be available day-and-date with new consoles.
Jesse Munro
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Creating Heritage: Unrecognised Pasts and Rejected Futures
Thomas Carter, David Charles Harvey, Roy Jones, Iain James McPherson Robertson
Centre for History
This book investigates the selection process of heritagisation to understand what specific pasts are being selected or rejected for representation, who is selecting them, how and to whom they are being represented and why they are being presented, or dismissed, in the ways that they are.
Some aspects of our pasts are venerated and memorialised for a variety of reasons, while others are forgotten or even hidden. This volume, thus, provides examples from across a spectrum. Some phenomena are well-suited to heritagisation, such as animals memorialised for their bravery, long past agricultural techniques and implements, and impressive landscapes. However, this book also deals with products (e.g. tobacco), historical periods (e.g. the Third Reich) and scientific techniques (e.g. genetic modification) with negative connotations that extend beyond their heritage attributes.
This volume considers how the actors in the heritage industry admit, valorise, prioritise and rationalise historic resources as heritage products. These findings provide practical examples of how heritage institutions privilege, frame and/or exclude a wide range of heritage items. They also contrast the invocations of sectional (local, national or class based) and more cosmopolitan heritages and consider the extent to which innovation and change are or can be acknowledged within the heritage discourse.
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Carter, T., Harvey, D. C., Jones, R., & Robertson, I. J. M. (2019). Creating Heritage: Unrecognised Pasts and Rejected Futures. Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Creating-Heritage-Unrecognised-Pasts-and-Rejected-Futures/Carter-Harvey-Jones-Robertson/p/book/9780815347927
Carter, Thomas ; Harvey, David Charles ; Jones, Roy et al. / Creating Heritage : Unrecognised Pasts and Rejected Futures. Routledge, 2019. 244 p.
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The Impacts of the Urban Futures Survey
January 3, 2012 Lee
A third version of the Urban Futures Survey will be launched later this month (January 2012). While we are fine-tuning the questions, we wanted to share with you some of the results of the earlier surveys. Here are a few of the impacts from the 1990 survey:
Impacts of the 1990 Urban Futures Survey
The 1990 "Urban Futures Survey" was one of the preliminary steps in a larger project undertaken by the GVRD named the "Choosing our Futures" program. The Choosing our Future program was the hunt for answers to create a more livable Greater Vancouver Regional District. This program set up long-term goals and direction for Metro Vancouver.
The 1990 Urban Future Survey provided invaluable data about the feelings and thoughts of the population of the GVRD. Changes that have come about entirely thanks to the Choosing our Future (CoF) and Urban Futures Survey (UFS) programs are many, andthey are important to the quality of life we now enjoy. The changes occurred primarily in 4* different areas; these areas are:
Maintaining a healthy environment
Some of the environmental changes that came about thanks to the Choosing our Futures program include:the required use of water conserving plumbing in all new developments; mandatory buffer strips next to all bodies of water; the encouragement of low water use plant material in all public and private landscaping plans; and the establishment of a municipal hazardous waste disposal program for items such as batteries.
All municipalities had curbside recycling programs by 1991 thanks—in part—to the Choosing our Futures program and the Urban Futures Survey. The largely successful "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" program came about thanks to Choosing our Future; one part of a larger Solid Waste Management Plan which gives priority to waste reduction and recycling to reduce the need for disposal by incineration and landfill. The program also gave encouragement to municipalities to incorporate urban forests in their future urban planning; including the two trees planted for every one cut down policy. These are but a few select examples of dozens of environmental changes that occured based, in part, on the data acquired by the 1990 Urban Futures Survey.
Conserving our Land Resources
The Urban Futures Survey conveyed the public's feelings toward the environment and land use; the data showed a strong support for creating regulations and policies to help protect our bountiful wilderness and green space. Some of the changes related to conserving land resources include the establishment of an Urban Containment Policy that identifies Greater Vancouver's "Green Line" beyond which urban development will not be allowed and that defines the region's "Green Zone". (see 2011 picture) Many policies related to the encouragement and support of public transit also came about thanks to the Urban Futures Survey's data showing a large support for public transit and alternative methods of transportation to the private automobile.
Serving a Changing population
The demographics of the GVRD were changing rapidly in 1990, and they have not slowed down whatsoever since then. Just as now their population was aging rapidly and a third of residents were born outside of Canada. The UFS and CoF encouraged the GVRD to Increase its ability to undertake regional social policy research, inter-municipal policy coordination and advocacy with senior levels of government in such areas as affordable housing, race relations, poverty, family services, children's issues, disability issues and services for the aging.
Maintaining the Regions Economic Health
The Urban Futures Survey's data helped to chart the economic path that the GVRD has taken over the years, and the path has been highly successful on the world stage. The Choosing our Future program incorporates the UFS data in its goals to "Help to create a supportive and globally competitive climate for economic change and growth with particular attention to transportation, tourism, and export-oriented business services and technology-based manufactured products." (Choosing our Future – 1993 edition)
* Note: "Managing our Region" was a fifth area identified for major change in the Choosing our Future program, however the Urban Futures Survey was not heavily involved in the decisions or data gathering of this aspect of CoF.
Sources: Creating our Future: Steps to a more Livable Region (1993, 1990)
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Get ready to cheer on all of the Burgundy Blazers teams during games at home and at other area schools!
Fall sports at Burgundy are soccer, cross country, and volleyball. Soccer starts next week, with a home game for JV on Monday, September 18, at 3:45 p.m. and a home game for varsity on Thursday, September 21, at 4 p.m. Access the field by the path through the woods between the Middle School building and parking lot. Cross country has a home meet Monday, September 25, 3:45 p.m. Please note that during this cross country meet, 3:45-5 p.m., vehicle access to campus will be restricted for runners' safety. More information to come. Volleyball games are to be announced. More games listed in the "Don't Forget" section below.
This year, JV sports include 5th and 6th grade student athletes, while varsity teams are 7th and 8th graders. Soccer teams are coed. Cross country has a boys and girls team; they practice together but run separately during meets. Volleyball is a girls team. Bethany (Sindy) McCoy, Burgundy's new athletic director and PE teacher, is coaching varsity soccer while alum Jon Ustun '75 returns to coach JV soccer. Teacher and coach Ivana Bulirova returns to lead the cross country teams while returning drama teacher and coach Emily "EJ" Jonas '03 will coach volleyball.


The new deal, with a new name, how will the revamped NAFTA affect trade between the U.S. & Canada? Will it be a win for New York Farmers? We talk with former Congressman Bill Owens about the trade deal, and the new political leadership in Quebec after Francois Legault's and the CAQ's big wins in the provincial election this week.


When complete, our customer couldn't wait to move in and start setting up shop in his new monitor building.
Walk-in door: 4' x 6'8" PermaBilt® door with self-closing hinges and stainless steel lockset.
What's great about a monitor building—beyond its classic, stylish design—is its flexibility to configure to any size, layout and/or purpose for our PermaBilt® customers. And with that in mind, a Port Angeles Washington customer came to us looking to us to help build a monitor style garage and shop. Once the details were pined down, our financing department worked as a liaison between our customer and our lender to get the customer the best finance package available.
Our customer needed a lot of space. It was designed with plenty of windows circling the building for ventilation and natural light throughout. There were also three cupolas with horse weather-vanes for continuous ventilation. And on the inside, we built a second story floor with a four foot wide staircase.
"Sales Rep did an excellent job helping me plan my barn."


I would like you to edit, add, take away or rearrange and make my paper 5 paragraphs and to follow the way this video talks about writing a critique essay paper.
You wrote a critique paper for me before and it came out wonderful. I would like you to make mine like that too.
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Dedicated to British artist Shelagh Wakely, spaces between things was published on the occasion of the homonymous exhibition curated by Antoni Malinowski at Richard Saltoun Gallery. The catalogue unravels Wakely's practice through a series of artist notes, photographs and texts written by fellow artists. It is a testimony to Wakely's profound influence on the artists of her generation.
Wakely has held exhibitions at the Serpentine Gallery, London (1977), ICA, London (1979) and John Hansard Gallery, Southampton (1982) and recently at the Camden Arts Centre (2014). These shows cemented her reputation as a multifaceted artist: installations, sculptures, drawings and paintings all incorporated across the breadth of her practice.