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The Physics of Sports
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The Physics Of Sports. The Physics Of Sports The physics of sports has broad applications, and is useful for boosting performance in a variety of athletic disciplines.
A lot of the time, good athletic performance is based on proper control and coordination of movement. Other times, it helps to have a good understanding of the physics taking place, and then using this knowledge to your advantage. In this section, I discuss the physics of various sports. My focus is on the most interesting physics taking place in that particular sport. Popular Physics Examples —for high school level and above Physics Education and Theory —for high school level and above Kids Section Site Info. The Physics of Sport. Newton's Laws of Motion. Newtons laws of motion in sports.
Newton's First Law of Motion - Science of NFL Football. Science Of NFL Football: Newton's Second Law Of Motion. "Science of NFL Football" is a 10-part video series funded by the National Science Foundation and produced in partnership with the National Football League.
In this segment, NBC's Lester Holt breaks down Isaac Newton's Second Law of Motion and how it can effects the flight of the football as place kickers shoot for the goal posts. Professors Tony Schmitz of the University of Florida and Jim Gates of the University of Maryland explain why it truly can be "hit or miss" when it comes to stricking a football.
Provided by the National Science Foundation & NBC Learn Visit Science360 / NBC Learn. Newton's Third Law of Motion - Science of NFL Football. An athlete uses physics to shatter world records - Asaf Bar-Yosef. Dick Fosbury's gold medal jump in 1968.In order to see how modern day high jumpers use the Fosbury Flop watch this slow motion video of high jumpers.If you want to understand how to find the center of mass of two objects in a mathematical form, visit this website.
(The website features a nice simulation and the basic mathematical calculations for the center of mass of two objects.)In this website you can find the center of mass of many two and three dimensions objects.Some articles about the physical aspects of the Fosbury Flop.From setback and injury to an Olympic gold medal -- see how confidently making decisions led one bobsledder down an unexpected pathway to victory. Understand the science behind a wildly popular, iconic American pastime with The Science of Cheerleading, a new ebook.
Science of Cheerleading Free book helps cheerleaders, coaches, students and science teachers explore the scientific principles that make elaborate cheers and stunts possible.
Philadelphia, Penn. – (July 22, 2015) – Cheerleaders, it's time to get excited about science! The Science of Cheerleading, a free new ebook, clearly explains the physics and engineering principles behind cheer routines and stunts. The Science of Cheerleading is designed to help cheerleaders learn how and why certain cheerleading movements and positions work well – and how others can be improved. Want to form a more solid pyramid, or launch a higher basket toss with a precise (and safe) landing? The math behind Michael Jordan's legendary hang time - Andy Peterson and Zack Patterson. You can further investigate the mathematics behind hang time on Earth, other bodies in the solar system and maybe even some places a bit more "Looney Tunes" using these Hungry Teacher Lessons: Hang Time, Space Jam and In Sync.
Love the application of Physics to the real world and everyday life? Visit: Real World Physics Problems to find out more! Sport Science also provides a great video on Hang Time with Jordan Farmer! Prepare to be amazed! Gridiron physics: Scalars and vectors - Michelle Buchanan. Scalars and Vectors: These types of measurement are used frequently in our everyday world.
You saw the football play describing the application of scalars and vectors, now find out more about these types of measurements. Sports in Science (Exploratorium) Speed, Velocity and Acceleration: Speed is a scalar measurement, but velocity and acceleration are vector measurements. At the 2010 NFL draft, NFL Network anchor Rich Eisen was dared to run the 40-yard dash. The 40-something reporter in a suit was no match for the 22 year old NFL draft prospects.
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RG ANIMATION STUDIOS is an award-winning animation studio that develops and produces content for the film, TV, and commercials.
With the industry's top talent, state of the art technology, and the broadest range of animation styles, RG ANIMATION STUDIOS is an inspiring creative environment. It is our goal to produce highly cultural animation that is both successful in art form and commercial form.
Furthermore, it is our aim to receive recognition from various international film festivals and in the film market. And it is our ultimate goal to construct a firm base for future productions and establish our name value. In result, we will be able to negotiate with the major distributors for high price sales in superior position.
- Started to make Feature Film "Mug Travel"
- Created Short Film "I Love Sky"
- Created Short Film "Contact"
- Finished main production of Feature Film "Mug Travel"
- Screened Feature Film "Mug Travel"
- Created Short Film "Sheep in the Island"
- Continue creating Short Film "Makera"
Rg Animation Studio is an award-winning animation studio that develops and produces content for the film, TV, and commercials. With the industry's top talent, state of the art technology, and the broadest range of animation styles, RG ANIMATION STUDIOS is an inspiring creative environment. It is our goal to produce highly cultural animation that is both successful in art form and commercial form. Furthermore, it is our aim to receive recognition from various international film festivals and in the film market. And it is our ultimate goal to construct a firm base for future productions and establish our name value. In result, we will be able to negotiate with the major distributors for high price sales in superior position.


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What taxpayers should know about the new form 1040
Jerry Gaddis
Taxpayers will be in for a surprise when they file their 2018 federal income tax returns next year as the Internal Revenue Service recently announced plans to streamline the Form 1040 into a shorter, simpler form for the 2019 filing season. A draft of the new form reveals it to be much shorter than the old one – reduced from 79 lines to 23. The new form is expected to replace the current Form 1040 as well as the shorter Forms 1040A and 1040EZ traditionally used by taxpayers with less complex tax situations.
[See: Answers to 7 Burning Tax Questions.]
Here are a few things to know about the new tax form.
First, it is not a postcard, although that seems to be the form's new nickname. It is larger than the average postcard and is not formatted for mailing. One side contains personally identifiable information, including legal names, addresses and Social Security numbers, so an envelope will be required along with a stamp and a trip to the post office for those who file on paper.
Second, all of those lines removed from the form contained important information that needs to be reported elsewhere for an individual's income to be properly reported, and for the tax to be properly calculated. The result is six new numbered schedules, or attachments, which will feed into the new, shorter Form 1040. They are as follows:
Schedule 1: Additional Income and Adjustments to Income (37 lines)
Schedule 2: Tax (7 lines)
Schedule 3: Nonrefundable Credits (10 lines)
Schedule 4: Other Taxes (12 lines)
Schedule 5: Other Payments and Refundable Credits (14 lines)
Schedule 6: Foreign Address and Third-Party Designee (3 rows of information)
What does this mean for taxpayers? While the final verdict is still out, shorter may not mean simpler. Many of the lines on the new form and schedules link to other forms containing external calculations, and results from one page often transfer from that page to another page, or schedule, elsewhere in the tax return. For example, capital gains and losses will be reported on one of six forms 8949 before flowing to the Schedule D, then to the Schedule 1 and then to the Form 1040. Is this really simpler? Time will tell.
RELATED: U.S. states residents are fleeing from to avoid high tax rates:
[See: 10 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund.]
For paper filers, the change will be dramatic. For those who file electronically – and almost 90 percent of the returns processed by the IRS this year were e-filed, according to the IRS – the change will be more subtle. While the process likely will be the same, with tax software and/or paid professionals asking for the same information in the same ways, the output will be different, and taxpayers need to understand what they are filing. The new form, as well as the IRS e-file signature authorization (IRS Form 8879), still require taxpayers to sign, under penalty of perjury, that they have examined the return and accompanying schedules and believe them to be true, correct and accurately list all amounts and sources of income received during the tax year.
Some experts in the tax industry wonder about all the changes. "Is this a question of form over substance?" asks Bob Kerr, executive vice president of the National Association of Enrolled Agents. Kerr also wonders if the redistribution of IRS resources required to implement these changes will be worth the cost, and points out that many state and local tax forms flow from the federal Form 1040. "Are states ready to adjust their programming as IRS iterates versions of the new Form 1040?" he asks.
[Read: How to Get the Biggest Tax Refund This Year.]
In summary, filing a federal income tax return in 2019 is shaping up to be somewhat of an adventure. There are sweeping changes to the tax code, such as the Republican tax overhaul, that are still being defined and implemented, and now there is a new tax form with a host of new schedules that isn't even finalized yet. Depending on what happens in the November elections, Congress could make still more changes to the laws, forms and processes.
How will this ultimately affect the average taxpayer? Stay tuned for details.
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Dr. Tromp received her training as a general physician in her native country of the Netherlands, studying at the University of Amsterdam. After moving to the USA, she joined Albert Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center in 1986 to specialize in pediatric and adolescent medicine. She has practiced pediatrics since 1989 and joined Westchester Health in 2010. She is married and is the mother of three children.


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As UN confronts 'cascade of crises,' Trudeau focused on global growth, food security
Sep. 20, 2022 4:35 p.m.
In a time of crisis, the planet is gridlocked by "colossal global dysfunction," the head of the United Nations said Tuesday as he urged leaders to come together in a collective effort to light a beacon of hope for the world.
Secretary-General António Guterres opened the leader-level debates of the 77th UN General Assembly by painting a bleak picture of escalating peril — and a world that's paralyzed and powerless to address it.
"The international community is not ready or willing to tackle the big dramatic challenges of our age," Guterres said.
He rattled off a laundry list of catastrophes: the war in Ukraine, the climate crisis, the economic emergency engulfing the developing world and the spread of nationalism and extremism, to name a few.
"But the reality is that we live in a world where the logic of co-operation and dialogue is the only path forward," Guterres said.
"No power or group alone can call the shots. No major global challenge can be solved by a coalition of the willing. We need a coalition of the world."
Justin Trudeau was among the leaders seated in the Assembly Hall for the speech, the prime minister's first event in a two-day visit to the UN where the echoes of the war in Ukraine reverberate down every corridor.
But the message isn't about despair, said Bob Rae, Canada's ambassador to the UN. It's about hope.
Guterres described a ship flying the UN flag and laden with Ukrainian grain making its way through a war zone to the Horn of Africa, where millions of people are starving.
It's part of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a complex agreement between Ukraine and Russia, brokered with the help of Turkey, that's finally getting long-blockaded food out of the war-ravaged region.
Providing hope in the face of disaster is what the United Nations is all about, said Rae — but it's hard when the disasters just seem to keep coming.
"The problem we face is this incredible cascade of crises," he said.
"We have to provide the hope. And we have to provide a sense that we can take the human footsteps to make a difference. And that's the approach that Canadians are taking around the world."
Trudeau met Tuesday with Chandrikapersad Santokhi, the president of Suriname and this year's chair of Caricom, a political and economic coalition of 15 member-states throughout the Caribbean.
The rest of his UN agenda is laden with meetings on subjects close to his heart: climate change, gender equality, biodiversity initiatives and sustainable development, among others.
He took part in a roundtable with former secretary of state Hillary Clinton on the virtues of inclusive job growth, as well as a clarion call to address the online spread of violent extremism with New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern and French President Emmanuel Macron.
But the threat posed by Russian President Vladimir Putin was never far away.
"Lots of work to do, keeping everyone together," Trudeau said in response to a question about Ukraine as he arrived at the towering UN Headquarters on the banks of the East River.
Trudeau's visit will also include work on advancing the 17 goals of the UN's sustainable development effort, of which he is a co-chairman. Those global goals include climate action, eliminating poverty and pollution, gender equality and fostering equitable economic growth.
And he'll be on hand for events previewing COP15 meetings on biological diversity that are scheduled to take place in Montreal in December.
On Wednesday, Trudeau will attend a pledging conference for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, to which Canada has pledged $4 billion since 2002.
Advocates in Canada have been urging the prime minister to commit an additional $1.2 billion for this year alone. Canada is one of the largest contributors to the Global Fund on a per-capita basis, Rae noted.
"I know the prime minister is wrestling with this question of how much more we can do," he said.
"The pressures globally on us on every front are huge … so do we feel the pressure? Yeah, of course. But guess what? We're used to pressure, we know how to respond to it, and we will be responding to it."
The fund supports developing countries in limiting and treating preventable illnesses, which are in many regions leading causes of death — and once again on the rise.
Trudeau is planning to meet this week with Caribbean and other regional partners to focus on fostering sustainable growth in Haiti.
He'll also see Joe Biden in person at an event for leaders hosted by the president and his wife — their first face-to-face encounter since the U.S. abandoned a made-in-America scheme to sell more electric vehicles.
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Topic: Rumour Confirmed - Nintendo Announces Nintendo Switch Lite
Steve Farrelly
AusGamers Editor
It's been in the rumour mill now for a while, but Nintendo has finally confirmed the existence of the Nintendo Switch Lite, a 'watered' down handheld version of their, erm... handheld console.
Essentially, what Switch Lite is, appears to be a true successor to the Nintendo DS family of systems that have ruled the roost for a number of years now. And while Switch Lite looks like Nintendo Switch it features a solid casing with no removable Joy-Cons, no rumble or IR, and cannot be docked to a TV, which might be the strangest omission. As far as connectivity to other Switch's go, all of that is intact, but any games that require Joy-Con rumble will require Joy-Cons, which is also a bit odd.
In Australia the unit is priced at AUD$329.95 and comes in three colours: Grey, Yellow and Turquoise. The machine will also launch locally from September 20. Interestingly, a "flagship" Nintendo Switch at EB Games in Australia right now retails for AUD$399.00 with plenty of preowned options at a cheaper price-point as well. And so for an extra $70-odd dollerdoos you can own the same thing that does the same thing, only can also be docked to a TV and has removable Joy-Cons for the games that require it, or use it from a multiplayer sense. But it's your wallet at the end of the day.
Watch a trailer outlining the new console's 'features' embedded below.
Its the Nintendon't Switch
Yeah,.... why?. The price makes no sense.
This is really weird, I was expecting a highspec switch 2.
tspec
Given it's going to sell for $200US I was hoping it might be in the $250-$300 area but currently $200US is ~$285AUD, then factor in import charges and any extra bits that normally get tacked on top for being in Australia, the price doesn't really surprise me.
This is really weird, I was expecting a high spec switch 2.
I reckon it'll be a while before a proper successor to the switch turns up. This Switch Lite is however running on a newer model of the tegra chipset. Rumour is Nintendo are going to refresh the current mainline Switches with these updated tegra chips to help them reduce manufacturing costs. Consider it a soft refresh, whether they simply do it without saying anything publicly or market it as "The New Nintendo Switch" like they did with the Nintendo DS line, I guess we'll see eventually. I mean, the "Lite" naming convention is ripped right out of the DS product line.
I'd love to see a high spec switch pro but given Nintendo have a history of not competing in the high performance space, I'd be surprised if it actually happens.


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Q: iSCSI read errors during iPXE boot EDIT: Substantially updated 2019-02-16 to include additional troubleshooting information.
I've had iPXE and iSCSI environments in place for years now, but for the first time I'm attempting to do an iSCSI boot and the iPXE is having a problem with the conversation with the iSCSI target.
The storage server
 CentOS Linux release 7.6.1810 (Core)
Linux san1srvp01.********.net 3.10.0-957.5.1.el7.x86_64 #1 SMP Fri Feb 1 14:54:57 UTC 2019 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
zfs-0.7.12-1.el7_6.x86_64
The backing block instance
Disk /dev/zpool1/jane: 8422 MB, 8422687232 bytes, 16450561 sectors
Units = sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
Disk label type: dos
Disk identifier: 0xa9a554b4

           Device Boot      Start         End      Blocks   Id  System
/dev/zpool1/jane1              63       80324       40131   12  Compaq diagnostics
/dev/zpool1/jane2   *       80325    16434494     8177085    7  HPFS/NTFS/exFAT
The backing fileio instance
Disk /zpool1/nas1/Media/c0d0.img: 8422 MB, 8422686720 bytes, 16450560 sectors
Units = sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
Disk label type: dos
Disk identifier: 0xa9a554b4

                      Device Boot      Start         End      Blocks   Id  System
/zpool1/nas1/Media/c0d0.img1              63       80324       40131   12  Compaq diagnostics
/zpool1/nas1/Media/c0d0.img2   *       80325    16434494     8177085    7  HPFS/NTFS/exFAT
Simplified iSCSI Target configuration. This is an example of block using ZFS zvol, and I've also tried fileio which behaves no differently.
{
  "fabric_modules": [
    {
      "discovery_enable_auth": true,
      "discovery_password": "********************************",
      "discovery_userid": "san1srvp01",
      "name": "iscsi"
    }
  ],
  "storage_objects": [
    {
      "alua_tpgs": [
        {
          "alua_access_state": 0,
          "alua_access_status": 0,
          "alua_access_type": 3,
          "alua_support_active_nonoptimized": 1,
          "alua_support_active_optimized": 1,
          "alua_support_offline": 1,
          "alua_support_standby": 1,
          "alua_support_transitioning": 1,
          "alua_support_unavailable": 1,
          "alua_write_metadata": 0,
          "implicit_trans_secs": 0,
          "name": "default_tg_pt_gp",
          "nonop_delay_msecs": 100,
          "preferred": 0,
          "tg_pt_gp_id": 0,
          "trans_delay_msecs": 0
        }
      ],
      "attributes": {
        "block_size": 512,
        "emulate_3pc": 1,
        "emulate_caw": 1,
        "emulate_dpo": 1,
        "emulate_fua_read": 1,
        "emulate_fua_write": 1,
        "emulate_model_alias": 1,
        "emulate_rest_reord": 0,
        "emulate_tas": 1,
        "emulate_tpu": 0,
        "emulate_tpws": 0,
        "emulate_ua_intlck_ctrl": 0,
        "emulate_write_cache": 0,
        "enforce_pr_isids": 1,
        "force_pr_aptpl": 0,
        "is_nonrot": 1,
        "max_unmap_block_desc_count": 1,
        "max_unmap_lba_count": 262144,
        "max_write_same_len": 65535,
        "optimal_sectors": 32768,
        "pi_prot_format": 0,
        "pi_prot_type": 0,
        "queue_depth": 128,
        "unmap_granularity": 16,
        "unmap_granularity_alignment": 0,
        "unmap_zeroes_data": 0
      },
      "dev": "/dev/zpool1/jane",
      "name": "jane",
      "plugin": "block",
      "readonly": false,
      "write_back": false,
      "wwn": "8688850f-7200-48a0-ad32-0f4f9397a836"
    }
  ],
  "targets": [
    {
      "fabric": "iscsi",
      "tpgs": [
        {
          "attributes": {
            "authentication": 0,
            "cache_dynamic_acls": 0,
            "default_cmdsn_depth": 64,
            "default_erl": 0,
            "demo_mode_discovery": 1,
            "demo_mode_write_protect": 1,
            "fabric_prot_type": 0,
            "generate_node_acls": 0,
            "login_timeout": 15,
            "netif_timeout": 2,
            "prod_mode_write_protect": 0,
            "t10_pi": 0,
            "tpg_enabled_sendtargets": 1
          },
          "enable": true,
          "luns": [
            {
              "alias": "414d07d6b4",
              "alua_tg_pt_gp_name": "default_tg_pt_gp",
              "index": 2,
              "storage_object": "/backstores/block/jane"
            }
          ],
          "node_acls": [
            {
              "attributes": {
                "dataout_timeout": 3,
                "dataout_timeout_retries": 5,
                "default_erl": 0,
                "nopin_response_timeout": 30,
                "nopin_timeout": 15,
                "random_datain_pdu_offsets": 0,
                "random_datain_seq_offsets": 0,
                "random_r2t_offsets": 0
              },
              "chap_mutual_password": "****************",
              "chap_mutual_userid": "san1srvp01",
              "chap_password": "****************",
              "chap_userid": "jane",
              "mapped_luns": [
                {
                  "alias": "c8ce872be3",
                  "index": 2,
                  "tpg_lun": 2,
                  "write_protect": false
                }
              ],
              "node_wwn": "iqn.1999-10.net.********:jane"
            }
          ],
          "parameters": {
            "AuthMethod": "CHAP,None",
            "DataDigest": "CRC32C,None",
            "DataPDUInOrder": "Yes",
            "DataSequenceInOrder": "Yes",
            "DefaultTime2Retain": "20",
            "DefaultTime2Wait": "2",
            "ErrorRecoveryLevel": "0",
            "FirstBurstLength": "65536",
            "HeaderDigest": "CRC32C,None",
            "IFMarkInt": "2048~65535",
            "IFMarker": "No",
            "ImmediateData": "Yes",
            "InitialR2T": "Yes",
            "MaxBurstLength": "262144",
            "MaxConnections": "1",
            "MaxOutstandingR2T": "1",
            "MaxRecvDataSegmentLength": "8192",
            "MaxXmitDataSegmentLength": "262144",
            "OFMarkInt": "2048~65535",
            "OFMarker": "No",
            "TargetAlias": "LIO Target"
          },
          "portals": [
            {
              "ip_address": "192.168.40.1",
              "iser": false,
              "offload": false,
              "port": 3260
            }
          ],
          "tag": 1
        }
      ],
      "wwn": "iqn.1999-10.net.********:san1srvp01"
    }
  ]
}

The PXE/iPXE/TFTP/HTTP server
CentOS release 6.10 (Final)
Linux sy1srvp01.********.net 2.6.32-754.10.1.el6.i686 #1 SMP Tue Jan 15 17:33:10 UTC 2019 i686 i686 i386 GNU/Linux
tftp-0.49-8.el6.i686

The iPXE implementation will first hand off to scripts matching host name, uuid, or mac in that order. This is the individual iPXE boot script for this mac mac-0007e90feaf5.ipxe
set username jane
set password ****************
set reverse-username san1srvp01
set reverse-password ****************
set initiator-iqn iqn.1999-10.net.********:jane
sanboot iscsi:192.168.40.1::::iqn.1999-10.net.********:san1srvp01
The initiator
Compaq ML370 (Generation 0)
BIOS P17 (12/18/2002)
Processor 866/133 Mhz with 256k Cache
RAM 1 GB
Intel Boot Agent GE v1.2.22
The PXE -> iPXE chain load
PXE 2.1 Build 084 (WfM 2.0), RPL V1.25

PX->EB: PXE! at 9CC2:0070, entry point at 9CC2:0106
            UNDI code segment 9CC2:0000, data segment 969B:0000 (602-628kB)
            UNDI device is PCI 00:06.0, type DIX+802.3
            602kB free base memory after PXE unload

 iPXE 1.0.0+ -- Open Source Network Boot Firmware -- http://ipxe.org
 Features: DNS HTTP iSCSI TFTP AoE ELF MBOOT PXE bzImage Menu PXEXT

I've used a network trace to follow the iPXE sanboot iSCSI boot process. From a high level it is:

*

*Login Command (CHAP)

*Test Unit Ready

*Read Capacity(10)

*Read(10) <- Failure

First, the Read Capacity(10) return an unexpected value of 63 for LBA, instead of 16450560. It then attempts a Read(10) at LBA 64 which predictably fails with Logical Block Address Out Of Range. Testing indicates this is caused by specific interaction between iPXE and LIO, but the exact cause is unknown.
Read Capacity(10) - Request
Frame 27: 114 bytes on wire (912 bits), 114 bytes captured (912 bits)
Ethernet II, Src: Intel_0f:ea:f5 (00:07:e9:0f:ea:f5), Dst: SuperMic_6c:a9:82 (00:25:90:6c:a9:82)
Internet Protocol Version 4, Src: 192.168.4.13, Dst: 192.168.40.1
Transmission Control Protocol, Src Port: cifs (3020), Dst Port: iscsi-target (3260), Seq: 773, Ack: 637, Len: 48
iSCSI (SCSI Command)
Flags: 0xc1, F, R, Attr: Simple
SCSI CDB Read Capacity(10)
    [LUN: 0x0000]
    [Command Set:Direct Access Device (0x00) (Using default commandset)]
    [Response in: 29]
    Opcode: Read Capacity(10) (0x25)
    Control: 0x00

Read Capacity(10) - Response
Frame 29: 74 bytes on wire (592 bits), 74 bytes captured (592 bits)
Ethernet II, Src: SuperMic_6c:a9:82 (00:25:90:6c:a9:82), Dst: Intel_0f:ea:f5 (00:07:e9:0f:ea:f5)
Internet Protocol Version 4, Src: 192.168.40.1, Dst: 192.168.4.13
Transmission Control Protocol, Src Port: iscsi-target (3260), Dst Port: cifs (3020), Seq: 685, Ack: 821, Len: 8
[2 Reassembled TCP Segments (56 bytes): #28(48), #29(8)]
iSCSI (SCSI Data In)
SCSI Payload (Read Capacity(10) Response Data)
    [LUN: 0x0000]
    [Command Set:Direct Access Device (0x00) (Using default commandset)]
    [SBC Opcode: Read Capacity(10) (0x25)]
    [Request in: 27]
    [Response in: 29]
    LBA: 63 (0 MB)
    Block size in bytes: 512
SCSI Response (Read Capacity(10))
    [LUN: 0x0000]
    [Command Set:Direct Access Device (0x00) (Using default commandset)]
    [SBC Opcode: Read Capacity(10) (0x25)]
    [Request in: 27]
    [Time from request: 0.000252000 seconds]
    [Status: Good (0x00)]

Read(10) - Request
Frame 32: 114 bytes on wire (912 bits), 114 bytes captured (912 bits)
Ethernet II, Src: Intel_0f:ea:f5 (00:07:e9:0f:ea:f5), Dst: SuperMic_6c:a9:82 (00:25:90:6c:a9:82)
Internet Protocol Version 4, Src: 192.168.4.13, Dst: 192.168.40.1
Transmission Control Protocol, Src Port: cifs (3020), Dst Port: iscsi-target (3260), Seq: 821, Ack: 693, Len: 48
iSCSI (SCSI Command)
Flags: 0xc1, F, R, Attr: Simple
SCSI CDB Read(10)
    [LUN: 0x0000]
    [Command Set:Direct Access Device (0x00) (Using default commandset)]
    [Response in: 33]
    Opcode: Read(10) (0x28)
    Flags: 0x00
    Logical Block Address (LBA): 64
    ...0 0000 = Group: 0x00
    Transfer Length: 4
    Control: 0x00

Read(10) - Response
Frame 33: 214 bytes on wire (1712 bits), 214 bytes captured (1712 bits)
Ethernet II, Src: SuperMic_6c:a9:82 (00:25:90:6c:a9:82), Dst: Intel_0f:ea:f5 (00:07:e9:0f:ea:f5)
Internet Protocol Version 4, Src: 192.168.40.1, Dst: 192.168.4.13
Transmission Control Protocol, Src Port: iscsi-target (3260), Dst Port: cifs (3020), Seq: 693, Ack: 869, Len: 148
iSCSI (SCSI Response)
Flags: 0x80
SCSI: SNS Info
    [LUN: 0x0000]
    .111 0000 = SNS Error Type: Current Error (0x70)
    Valid: 112
    0... .... = Filemark: False
    .0.. .... = EOM: False
    ..0. .... = ILI: False
    .... 0101 = Sense Key: Illegal Request (0x5)
    Sense Info: 0x00000000
    Additional Sense Length: 10
    Command-Specific Information: 00000000
    Additional Sense Code+Qualifier: Logical Block Address Out Of Range (0x2100)
    Field Replaceable Unit Code: 0x00
    0... .... = SKSV: False
    .000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 = Sense Key Specific: 0x000000

The iPXE response to the console
Could not open SAN device: Input/output error (http://ipxe.org/1d704039
Could not boot image: Input/output error (http://ipxe.org/1d704039
The message logged on the iSCSI target
Feb 13 09:17:41 san1srvp01 kernel: cmd exceeds last lba 64 (lba 64, sectors 4)
Testing and Troubleshooting

*

*Identical behavior is observed when attempting to boot a VM using
this iSCSI LUN, ruling out the physical machine and its network card.

*The iSCSI device behaves correctly when mounted using the native
Linux initiator, and the device was initially populated over an iSCSI
mount using dd to copy the image file to it.

*I created a custom build of iPXE that forces Read Capacity(16) and Read(16), to no avail.

*I have found one documented instance of similar behavior which was
determined to be caused by the operational parameters supplied (or
not) during the Login stage, in that case. In response,
I created a custom build with the same parameters and parameter
values as those observed during a working mount using the native
Linux initiator, to no avail.

*I have tried moving the fileio backing store image from ZFS to an xfs
volume, to no avail.

*I have tried the iPXE sanboot with the block device initialized with
zeros, to no avail. This suggests the problem is not related to
partitions or block device content.

Questions

*

*Can anyone attest to having a working setup equivalent to this?

*Does anyone know of definite problems with this setup?

*Does anyone know what would cause LIO to behave in this way?

*And the hardest question of all, does anyone know how to fix it?

-TIA

A: The volume is LUN 2 on the storage server and iPXE needs to address LUN 2 explicitly. The storage server dosen't even have a LUN 0 so it not clear why the Test Unit Ready succeeded. Somewhat embarrassing that it was something so stupid simple.

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Hotel Elysées 8 hotel is located a short walk from the Champs Elysées, near metro Saint Augustin. It offers modern rooms with free WiFi internet access and has a 24-hour reception with concierge.
All of the rooms are serviced by a lift and have flat-screen TV and telephone. Each room also has a private bathroom complete with a hairdryer.
The Miromesnil Metro Station is only 200 metres away that provides easy access to the centre of Paris. Quartier Place de la Madeleine and Saint Lazare are nearby.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and the credit card used to make the reservation upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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This room features a TV and a private bathroom with shower. It offers a view of the Eiffel Tower.


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Every parent wants what's best for their child – that goes without saying, but sometimes it can be confusing to figure out exactly what that means.
You want your child to be confident – but you don't want them to be prideful.
You want them to feel good about themselves – but you also want them to be humble and exercise humility.
Balance is the key to success in helping your kids achieve a healthy level of confidence. When you're trying to figure out exactly how much praise you should offer or what kind of reward system you should teach them about, keep in mind that excess in either direction can create undesirable results.
It's also important to remember that children are always challenging, evolving and growing.
What may work for them one day, may not work for them the next day.
Being flexible, compassionate and understanding will help your child adjust to the challenges of growing and it can teach them, through modeling behavior, valuable lessons of patience and kindness.
No one likes to see a child become upset or frustrated.
When we see a child cry, our natural instinct is to offer comfort and do everything we can to prevent them that pain in the future.
It's perfectly natural and ok to express this type of compassion, but it can become unhealthy when it interferes with a child's ability to learn lessons.
Most of us were taught that negative emotions like pain, sadness, fear and anger were not ok. We were sheltered from it and even sometimes punished for expressing those emotions.
Despite what we were taught, however, it's important to learn how to experience and express every emotion – even the negative ones.
One of the greatest ways you can boost confidence in your children, is to help them understand that negative feelings are ok to experience.
Rather than try to prevent or distract them from negative feelings, teach them how to feel them fully and express them in healthy ways.
By giving them this opportunity, you are giving them the freedom to feel confident with every emotion they'll experience as they grow older.
Decision making is an important step in building how to be more confident.
When your child is able to make decisions for themselves, they will begin to feel confidence with their judgements.
Again, balance is important, so be sure to set strong boundaries when giving your child choices, but also encourage them to choose without your input.
The reality is, a child's brain simply isn't wired for great judgement. Giving them the opportunity to grow in their decision making skills, but in a safe space that won't have extreme consequences is the best way to help them build their confidence.
Just like adults, children can become overwhelmed by too many choices.
You may have heard of the term "paradox of choice," which means that too many choices can actually inhibit our ability to make any choice at all. Try giving your child a few things to choose from, rather than leaving their decisions open ended.
It's difficult to watch our children struggle with a problem that we can easily solve for them.
We have the answers and sometimes we just want to give it to them.
By letting children brainstorm their own solutions, you can help foster self confidence.
It may not be easy to do at first, but when tension arises between your child and their friends or siblings, rather than swoop in and correct the behavior, instead ask your child what they think some solutions could be.
The key here is to of course encourage healthy problem solving, but to let your child create those solutions themselves.
The next time your child runs into an issue with a playmate and comes crying to you and telling you about it.
You might be surprised at some of the sweet and empathic answers your child gives.
In both children and adults, confidence is encouraged by acts of kindness.
We feel good about ourselves when we do good for others.
Think of the last time you volunteered or maybe even just helped someone less fortunate than you in a small way.
You probably felt positive about yourself and the world and children aren't immune to that experience.
You can always encourage kindness in children on a daily basis. From supporting their decisions to share or comfort other kids, to rewarding them for kind behavior, creating an environment that encourages kind behavior will also build confidence.
To really empower your children, schedule in time for your entire family to be involved in volunteer activities.
Some families choose to spend part of Thanksgiving serving food at homeless shelters.
Other families work on the weekends to pick up litter in their neighborhood.
However big or small, spending time together as a family in acts of kindness will teach your children incredibly powerful and positive things about themselves and the world around them.


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if [ -z "$FRONTEND" -o "$FRONTEND" \> 2.065.z ]; then
    vibe_ver=$(jq -r '.versions | .["vibe-d"]' < dub.selections.json)
    dub fetch vibe-d --version=$vibe_ver # get optional dependency
    dub test --compiler=${DC} -c library-nonet
fi

if [ "$COVERAGE" = true ]; then
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    dub test --compiler=${DC} -b unittest-cov
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else
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fi
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Those most at risk from climate change are often the least aware of its predicted consequences, and that includes the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Early global warming studies have tended to concentrate on the U.S. and Europe, but researchers are beginning to turn their attention to so-called SIDS – small island developing states – like those that dot the Caribbean.
Two ecological studies, one from 2012 and another soon to be published, suggest the territory is starting to play catch-up in examining its place in a world facing climate change.
A major international publication is preparing a special issue on climate change in the Caribbean and has accepted a paper from researchers working at the University of the Virgin Islands that is specific to the territory.
"This is the first attempt at a survey of an island community," said Enrico Wensing, who worked with UVI's Caribbean Green Technology Center and with university graduate students on the project. They surveyed hundreds of V.I. residents in an attempt to assess local knowledge, concern and engagement about global warming and its projected effects – such as an increase in hurricanes, in mosquito-borne illness and major shore erosion.
Initially they tried approaching people in highly trafficked areas like shopping centers, but Wensing said, "We had a hard time getting responses" so they resorted to the Internet and social media.
The study was not perfect, but Wensing said, "It's an important step. It's an initial step" toward focusing on SIDS. It's also one of the first significant studies on the future of climate change in the territory.
The publication date was not available, but is anticipated soon. The journal is Geoforum, which has both a print and electronic presence and bills itself on its website as "a leading international, inter-disciplinary journal publishing innovative research and commentary in human geography and related fields." Its editors and editorial board are academics from institutes around the world and particularly in the United Kingdom.
Wensing was reluctant to divulge much about the UVI researchers' findings but referenced the need for alternate energy sources.
He also noted that the concept of climate justice is gaining traction throughout the world. Small island communities and coastal areas will bear the brunt of geographic and weather-related changes attributed to global warming and yet in most instances, they contribute less to the problem than larger, inland communities.
A recent report concluded that the U.S. Virgin Islands fits the profile. Published in 2012, but drawing little attention outside of government and academic circles, "A household carbon footprint calculator for islands: case study of the United States Virgin Islands" concludes that the per capita greenhouse gas emissions in the territory is 35 percent lower than the U.S. average.
Authors on the paper are Rebekah Shirley, Christopher Jones and Daniel Kammen, Energy and Resources Group, University of California.
They calculated the annual per capita carbon emissions for the V.I. as 13 metric tons. While this compares favorably with the U.S., it is enormously higher than many countries and, the authors suggest, could be reduced with some changes in energy usage.
In the U.S., the greatest single contributor to the carbon footprint is fuel used for transportation. In the Virgin Islands, the main culprit is electricity.
It's not that islanders use so much electricity – in fact, they generally use far less than people living on the mainland. The study cites statistics showing the average home in the territory consumes about 4,000 kWh per year, compared to 11,000 kWh in a Florida home. Only 25 percent of V.I. households have air conditioning, just about half of them have computers and only a third use electricity for cooking.
What's been spiking the utility-related emissions is the way the electricity is produced – using fossil fuel and outdated, inefficient equipment. Since the report was published, the V.I. Water and Power Authority has begun the turn toward solar, wind and other renewable energy sources. As that trend continues, the territory's carbon footprint is expected to grow measurably smaller.


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12 LISTS What's Your Number?Ranking the greatest athletes from every sport to ever don those magic jersey numbers.
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The Best Athletes Who Wore #42
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List Rules Vote up the top athletes who wore 42 for at least one professional season
Many famous athletes who wore 42 as their jersey number created long-lasting legacies and brilliant highlights associated with the number. MLB retired the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson as an appreciation for his work breaking down barriers in sports and society. Hall of Fame pitcher Mariano Rivera was the last baseball player to wear 42. Players in other sports still can wear 42, and there are top names with the jersey number both retired and still active today.
Some of the top basketball players who wore 42 include James Worthy, Kevin Love and Connie Hawkins. Standout football players with number 42 jerseys are Ronnie Lott, Gerald Riggs, and Paul Warfield, who all rocked the jersey in the NFL. With all these great athletes, jersey number 42 rightly has become associated with sports greatness.
So check out the list of athletes who wore 42 and help decide who deserves to rank the highest for wearing this iconic jersey number. Vote up your favorite athletes to wear the number 42, then head over and check out some other iconic jersey numbers, including the best players to wear No. 23.
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Years active: 1947-1956
Stats: .311 batting average, 137 home runs, 734 RBIs
Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame (1962)
6× All-Star (1949–1954)
World Series champion (1955)
NL MVP (1949)
MLB Rookie of the Year (1947)
Age: Dec. at 53 (1919-1972)
Birthplace: Cairo, Georgia, United States of America
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10× Pro Bowl (1981–1984, 1986–1991)
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5× NBA All-Star (2011, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2018)
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Regulations Round Up – April 2022
Cryptocurrency prices saw a strong performance in March as investors eyed new regulatory changes in Russia and risk reduced. In total, the market cap of all cryptocurrencies moved back to over $2 trillion for the first time in months. The forex market was volatile as US yield curve inverted and the Fed vowed to be more aggressive. As an agency specialising in financial marketing, our team has rounded up the top regulation changes in March, and now we're looking at what's coming up in April 2022.
SEC to redefine securities dealer
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been studying the blockchain industry for a while and is attempting to come up with regulations. In March, the regulator published a 200-page report that sought to redefine what it means to be a securities dealer.
The goal of the new change is mostly aimed at the stock and bonds market. But close watchers believe that it could also target Decentralized Finance (DeFi). That's because it targets companies that use automated and algorithmic trading technology to execute trades and provide liquidity to the market. Many cryptocurrency advocates believe that new regulations in the DeFi industry are needed to safeguard client funds. In May, the Ronin Network was hacked leading to losses worth over $265 million.
Meanwhile, in a statement, crypto company Grayscale threatened to sue the SEC if the agency denies its application for a Bitcoin ETF.
Russia considers accepting BTC
Russia has been excluded from most industries because of ongoing tensions in Ukraine. Its funds have been withheld in western capitals and its banks excluded from the important SWIFT network. In a statement, Russia said that it was considering selling oil and gas using Bitcoin. If this happens, it will be a sign that Russian regulators see BTC as a valid store of value. It also means that its regulators will implement friendly crypto regulations. BTC prices have been bullish in anticipation of this decision.
ASIC targets influencers
ASIC, the financial regulator in Australia, issued a warning on forex and investment influencers saying that they needed to be licensed. The regulator pointed out that people who promise big returns on the investments they promote, were doing so against the law. Also, it warned that people who earn from broker referral links require a license to do so. The statement came at a time when many Australian traders and investors have turned to social media for tips. A commissioner said:
"It is crucial that influencers who discuss financial products and services online comply with the financial services laws. If they don't, they risk substantial penalties and put investors at risk."
FCA targets cryptocurrencies
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that it will stop the temporary registration for crypto assets on March 31 2022. As a result, many companies, including well-known brands like Revolut and Copper Technologies were left in the cold. Some of the 12 companies said that they will likely seek to be registered in other countries. Only 33 firms have been registered by the FCA.
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Rockville Divorce Lawyer
Going through a divorce can be a difficult and complex experience. On top of the emotional challenges, you may also be facing various legal questions when dissolving your marriage.
A divorce separates two people's formerly joined lives, which can lead to issues around property ownership and support. Additionally, many divorces must deal with questions concerning child custody, support, and visitation. The outcome of these matters can have a huge impact on your life moving forward.
Let a Rockville divorce lawyer provide stability and support during these difficult times. At our firm, an experienced family attorney can explain the state laws that govern your case, help you identify realistic goals, and fight to make those goals a reality.
When Can a Person File for a Divorce?
Just like any other legal case, you must have grounds for divorce to file. There are also various legal requirements. If the grounds for divorce occurred in the State of Maryland, then the parties do not have to reside in Maryland. However, if the grounds for divorce did not occur in Maryland, then one party must reside in the state for at least six months prior to filing the complaint, as per Md. Code Family Law, §7-101.
Grounds for At-Fault Divorce
A complaint must also cite the grounds for why the moving party is asking for the divorce. State law separates divorces into at-fault and no-fault varieties.
Under Md. Code, Family Law, §7-103, reasons for an at-fault divorce include:
Excessively vicious conduct
Desertion
A spouse being convicted of a crime with a lengthy jail sentence
However, many divorces are no-fault.
Requirements for a Mutual Consent Divorce
For one year separation, the two people must live separately for at least 12 months prior to filing the complaint. For a mutual consent divorce, the parties must have a signed marital separation agreement or other document that addresses all matters pertaining to the parties' marriage, including marital property, children, and support. A knowledgeable attorney can help potential litigants to understand whether they can ask a Rockville court to grant a divorce.
Important Matters in a Marriage Dissolution
Divorces have a reputation for being lengthy and emotional legal battles. Indeed, many cases can quickly devolve into messy conflicts. A court must make a final determination concerning every part of the two peoples' lives. This can include the division of property, assets, and debt. Additionally, a court may make a ruling concerning the matters of alimony and child support.
However, the most pressing matter in many divorce cases is child custody. A court will rule on matters concerning physical custody, legal custody, i.e. the right to make major decisions concerning that child's future, and how much child support a parent must pay. Under Md. Code, Family Law, §5-203, the court can award custody to either parent, or create a joint custody arrangement to give rights to both parents. An experienced Rockville attorney can further explain the process of determining custody during a divorce.
The Divorce Process in Rockville
A divorce begins with the filing of a complaint for divorce in the local courthouse. A plaintiff must also serve the other spouse with this complaint, and other appropriate documents.
The court will then schedule a case for an initial hearing where the magistrate (family law judge) will identify major issues of contention in the case. The court will schedule additional pre-trial hearings to try and settle these matters and may require parties to participate in mediation sessions. If these sessions fail, the court will hold a full trial to rule on any outstanding matters.
A marriage dissolution lawyer in the area can help divorcing parties understand the legal process and protect their rights every step of the way.
Defining Marital and Nonmarital Property
Under Maryland Family Code §8-201, marital property includes assets that a couple acquires during their marriage. Some parties mistakenly believe that if an asset is titled in their sole name, like a retirement account, it is not marital property subject to division in a divorce. However, with certain exceptions, marital property includes any asset acquired during the marriage regardless of titling.
Marital property does not include property acquired by either spouse before marriage or as an inheritance or gift from a third party. Spouses can also exclude property from becoming marital property in a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement.
In some cases, an asset may be a combination of marital and nonmarital property. For example, suppose one spouse owns a business prior to marriage, but the other spouse works in that business and helps it grow after getting married. The business may become partly marital property. A seasoned divorce attorney in Rockville can help determine what property is marital and what remains a spouse's sole asset if the marriage is dissolved.
Factors to Consider When Dividing Property in a Rockville Divorce
When determining asset division in a divorce, judges must follow the state's equitable distribution laws and divide the spouses' property fairly. "Fairly" does not necessarily mean equally. To make this determination, a court may consider several factors, including but not limited to:
Each spouse's age, health, and financial circumstances
Each spouse's monetary and nonmonetary contributions to the family
How and when the assets were acquired
Whether a spouse is awarded alimony
Either spouse's conduct that led to the marriage dissolution
Any other factors the court deems relevant to an equitable property distribution
It is up to a court to determine how much weight to give each factor when deciding property division. Dividing assets fairly can be challenging, but it is not impossible. A skilled local divorce attorney can explain the state's property division laws and guide a spouse through the legal process.
Are Debts Also Divided Between the Spouses?
Under state law, a judge cannot divide debts between the spouses and order each to pay a certain amount. If a couple has incurred joint debt, they both remain responsible for repaying it even after a final divorce. The parties can agree on allocating debts between themselves, but their agreement does not prevent a lender from pursuing collections against both parties if the debt remains unpaid.
A judge can consider each party's individual debt as well as their joint debt in the property division process. For example, if one spouse incurred significant debt in their own name by making repairs to the couple's marital home, a court could award that spouse a more substantial share of the marital home proceeds when sold to offset that debt. If debt allocation is an issue in a spouse's divorce, they are well-advised to seek advice from a capable lawyer in Rockville.
What if a Spouse Intentionally Wastes Marital Assets?
Because of the often-contentious nature of divorce, a spouse may deliberately try to prevent the other spouse from receiving their share of the marital assets. Referred to as 'dissipation' of marital property, these unfair practices can create challenges in the property division process.
For instance, one spouse may withdraw funds from a joint bank account and hide them in an undisclosed location. Alternatively, a spouse may go on a lavish spending spree solely to deprive the other spouse of marital funds. Transferring property like a vehicle or a rare coin collection to a third party may also constitute the dissipation of marital assets.
A spouse in any of these situations may fear that the asset or funds are lost, but that is not necessarily the case. A judge may penalize the party who wasted the assets by ordering them to pay back what they improperly hid or spent. They may even be ordered to pay the other party's legal fees. The hardworking divorce attorneys at our firm are familiar with the laws regarding the dissipation of property and can work to ensure that all a couple's marital assets are accounted for in the property division.
Who Lives in the Family Home When Spouses Divorce?
Under Maryland Family Law Code §8-201, a marital home, also referred to as a family home, is defined as the primary residence of the parties in a divorce action. A residence must meet the following criteria to qualify as a family home:
Used as the parties' principal residence when they resided together
Owned or leased by one or both spouses at the time the divorce is initiated
Used, or will be used, as the principal residence of one or both parties and their child or children
Was not acquired by a party before marriage or by inheritance or a gift from a third party
Has not been excluded as a family home by the parties' agreement
For many married couples, their home is one of their most significant assets, and who gets to live in it during or after a divorce can be a point of contention. Under state law, a judge may grant a spouse the exclusive right to reside in the home for up to three years after the final divorce, known as "use and possession."
Requirements for Use and Possession in a Divorce
To qualify for use and possession, a spouse must be the custodial parent of at least one of the couple's children. A judge may consider various factors when determining whether to permit one spouse to remain in the home, such as whether use and possession will result in financial hardship for the other party. Additionally, it must be in the children's best interests to continue to live in the home after their parent's divorce.
Use and possession terminates at the end of the period assigned by a judge, when the couple's youngest child turns age 18, or if the spouse living in the home remarries. A spouse seeking a use and possession order should discuss their case with a divorce attorney in Rockville who is well-versed in family law.
How Judges Determine Spousal Support in Rockville
Unlike child support, which follows a strict mathematical formula, a court has broad authority when deciding whether to grant alimony to a divorcing spouse. A judge must balance the lesser-earning spouse's need for financial support against the higher-earning spouse's ability to pay it. This can be challenging, particularly if a spouse previously had a well-paying job but left it to care for the couple's children.
As part of the overall consideration of a spouse's alimony claim, a judge may look at certain factors to help them make the assessment. These factors may include:
The ability of the spouse requesting alimony to support themselves
The time needed for the party seeking maintenance to gain sufficient education or training to enable them to find employment
The spouses' standard of living during their marriage
Each party's contribution to the family's well-being
The ability of the party from whom alimony is sought to meet their needs while paying support to the other party
Each party's right to receive retirement benefits
Although a judge is not required to use a formal checklist, they must demonstrate that they have considered all necessary factors in their determination of spousal support. A divorce lawyer who understands the alimony factors can help determine whether a spouse may be entitled to payments.
Rehabilitative Versus Indefinite Alimony
Spousal support aims to help the financially dependent spouse reenter the workforce and become self-supporting. Accordingly, judges often award rehabilitative alimony for a specific period of time rather than indefinitely. In doing so, the court may consider how long it will take the dependent spouse to gain sufficient education and training to find suitable employment and become self-supporting.
In some cases, no matter how much education or job training a spouse achieves, they may never be able to support themselves financially. For instance, a spouse who is elderly or disabled may not be able to hold a job. In that event, a judge could award indefinite alimony designed to help the spouse for as long as they need support.
Even in indefinite alimony cases, circumstances could change, and a modification or termination of the spousal support may be necessary. For instance, the payor spouse could lose their job or retire, rendering them unable to continue to reasonably pay the alimony. A seasoned Rockville divorce attorney can help a spouse understand how alimony is determined and how to financially prepare themselves for life after the divorce.
Can Marital Misconduct Impact Spousal Support and Property Division?
One of the many factors a judge could consider in a divorce action is the circumstances that led to the couple's estrangement. A primary example of marital misconduct is adultery. If one spouse's infidelity substantially contributed to the marriage breakup, a judge could award the other spouse a larger share of the couple's assets.
This factor may also be applied to the determination of spousal support. If one spouse abused the other or treated them poorly throughout the marriage, a judge may consider that behavior when determining spousal support.
Even though marital misconduct can be considered in property division and spousal support awards, a spouse who has been cheated on is not likely to win everything. It is essential to remember that marital misconduct is only one of the numerous relevant factors, and a judge has the authority to deny alimony regardless of marital fault if the other factors dictate that result. Any spouse pursuing or defending an alimony claim will benefit from the counsel of an experienced divorce lawyer in Rockville.
Consider the Tax Consequences of a Divorce
As parties negotiate how to provide for their children's care and divide their assets in a divorce, it is essential to consider specific tax issues. Depending on each party's tax bracket and other financial circumstances, it may be beneficial for the parties to negotiate a different arrangement with help from a trusted divorce attorney.
For example, divorcing spouses could negotiate who will claim their children as dependents for income tax purposes. Additionally, only one parent may claim 'head of household' tax filing status. If both parents claim head of household, it may trigger an IRS audit of their tax returns.
Another significant consideration is whether spousal support will be taxable to the spouse who receives it or the one who pays it. Under current Maryland law, the payor spouse may not deduct spousal support payments from their income taxes and the payee spouse may not include spousal support payments in their income for tax purposes.
Let a Rockville Divorce Attorney Help Preserve Your Future
Any divorce, even one where the two parties agree on most separation terms, is a monumental legal issue. The court must approve of the parties' agreement and find that it is fair and voluntary. Common points of contention can include the distribution of marital property, payment of alimony, payment of child support, and care and custody of children.
A Rockville divorce lawyer fights for your interest in all these matters. Legal counsel can help explain the legal process, file all necessary paperwork, and attend all court hearings and mediation sessions to protect your rights. An attorney can also work to craft any settlement agreements that may make a divorce a less contentious experience. Contact our firm today to see how we can help you.
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%% ADAPTIVE OPTICS MODAL TOMOGRAPHY DEMO
% Demonstrate how to build a modal tomographic reconstructor and the
% optimal projection of the reconstruction on multiples DM conjugated at
% different altitudes for a MCAO system
clear all;
close all;

%% Atmosphere definition
% profile = fitsread('profil_turbulent_eso.fits');
% fractionalR0 = profile(:,4)/100;
seeing =  0.65;
r0     =  0.976*0.5e-6/arcsec(seeing);
L0     =  25;
% fractionalR0 = fractionalR0/sum(fractionalR0);
% altitude = profile(1:35,2);
% windSpeed = profile(1:35,3);
% windDirection = profile(1:35,9);
fractionalR0   = [0.5 0.3 0.2];
altitude        = [0 4e3 12e3];
windSpeed        = [10 5 7];
windDirection   = [0, pi/2 , pi];
atm = atmosphere(photometry.V0,r0,L0,...
                         'fractionnalR0',fractionalR0,'altitude',altitude,...
                         'windSpeed',windSpeed,'windDirection',windDirection);

%% Telescope VLT
nL   = 40;                % number of lenslets
nPx  = 10;                % number of pixels per lenslet
nRes = nL*nPx;            % resolution on the pupil plane (no of pixels)
D    = 8;                 % telescope primary mirror diameter
d    = D/nL;              % lenslet pitch
samplingFreq = 1000;      % WFS sampling time
obstructionRatio =0.15;   % central obscuration ratio
fieldOfViewInArcsec = 90; %fieldOfViewInArcsec

tel = telescope(D,'resolution',nRes,...
    'obstructionRatio',obstructionRatio,'fieldOfViewInArcsec',fieldOfViewInArcsec,'samplingTime',1/samplingFreq);

%% SOURCES
% Calibration sources
ngs = source;
zenithAngle = 0.;
% LGS sources
lgsHeight = 90e3;
nLgs = 4;
spotSize = [];
flux = 1e7;
ast =  ...%source('wavelength',photometry.Na);
 laserGuideStar(d,tel.D, lgsHeight, ...
    spotSize, flux, [],'asterism',{[nLgs,sqrt(2)*arcsec(15)/cos(zenithAngle),0]}, 'wavelength', photometry.Na,'height',lgsHeight);
% Science Sources
x = linspace(-20,20,2);
[x y] = meshgrid(x);
[theta rho] = cart2pol(x,y);
zenith = rho(:)*constants.arcsec2radian;
azimuth = theta;
sci = source('wavelength',photometry.R3,'zenith', zenith, 'azimuth', azimuth);
%sci = source('wavelength',photometry.R3);%,'zenith', zenith, 'azimuth', azimuth);

wpd = ones(size(sci));
gs = ast;
nGs = length(ast);
nSci = length(sci);
nNgs = length(ngs);

%% Wavefront sensor
wfs = shackHartmann(nL,nRes,0.75);
%setValidLenslet(wfs,utilities.piston(nPx))
ngs = ngs.*tel*wfs;
wfs.INIT;
wfs.camera.photonNoise = false;
+wfs;

%% Zernike definition and ZernikeWfs to Zernike Calibration (Dz)
maxRadialDegree = 9;
zern = zernike(2:zernike.nModeFromRadialOrder(maxRadialDegree),'resolution',nRes,'pupil',tel.pupil);
zern.lex = false;
zern.c = eye(zern.nMode)*ngs.wavelength/2/pi;
ngs=ngs.*zern*wfs;
z = zernike(1:zernike.nModeFromRadialOrder(maxRadialDegree))\wfs;
Dz = z.c;
Dzs = wfs.slopes;
zernModeMax = zernike.nModeFromRadialOrder(maxRadialDegree);
zernWfs = zernike(2:zernModeMax,'resolution',nRes,'pupil',tel.pupil);

%% With noise
ngs.wavelength = photometry.R;
ngs.magnitude = 0;
wfs.camera.readOutNoise = 0;
wfs.camera.photonNoise = true;
wfs.framePixelThreshold = 0;
ngs=ngs.*tel*wfs;

%% noise convariance matrix
nMeas = 250;
slopes = zeros(wfs.nSlope,nMeas);
parfor kMeas=1:nMeas
    +wfs
    slopes(:,kMeas) = wfs.slopes;
end
Cn = slopes*slopes'/nMeas;
figure(5)
subplot(1,2,1)
imagesc(Cn)
axis equal tight
colorbar
wfs.slopes = slopes;
z = zernike(1:zernike.nModeFromRadialOrder(maxRadialDegree))\wfs;
Czn = z.c*z.c'/nMeas;
subplot(1,2,2)
imagesc(Czn)
axis equal tight
colorbar

%% TOMOGRAPHY (Modal tomographic reconstructor)
tel = tel+atm;
figure
imagesc(tel,[ast])
nLayer = atm.nLayer;
altitudes = [atm.layer.altitude];
% Modal projector at the atmosphere layer altitudes in the guide star directions with piston removal
PistonRM = 1;
projalpha = cell(nLayer,nGs);
[projalpha] = analyticalSmallFootprintExpansion(zernWfs,tel,ast,atm,PistonRM);
% Modal projector at the atmosphere layer altitudes in the science directions with piston removal
projbeta = cell(nLayer,nSci);
[projbeta projbetaCell] = analyticalSmallFootprintExpansion(zernWfs,tel,sci,atm,PistonRM);

%Atmospheric zernike covariance matrix

CxxLayered = cell(nLayer,nLayer);
fr0 = [atm.layer.fractionnalR0];
altitudes = [atm.layer.altitude];
ws = [atm.layer.windSpeed];
wd = [atm.layer.windDirection];

for kLayer = 1:nLayer
    for kLayer1 = 1:nLayer
        if kLayer == kLayer1
            zernWfsi = zernike(2:zernike.nModeFromRadialOrder(maxRadialDegree),'resolution',nRes,'pupil',tel.pupil);
            zernWfsi.D = tel.diameterAt(altitudes(kLayer));%/tel.D*2
            CxxLayered{kLayer,kLayer1} = phaseStats.zernikeCovariance(zernWfsi,atm)*fr0(kLayer);
        else
            CxxLayered{kLayer,kLayer1} = zeros(zernWfs.nMode);
        end
    end
end

CxxLayered = cell2mat(CxxLayered);
covPhiPup = projalpha*CxxLayered*projalpha';
CznAst = blkdiag( Czn  , Czn , Czn , Czn);
DzAst = blkdiag( Dz  , Dz , Dz  , Dz );

%Tomographic recontructor (GS --> Atmosphere layers)
%Least-Square
iMatLS = projbeta*pinv((projalpha)'*(projalpha),1e-5)*(projalpha)';

%MMSE
Sigma_thetaalpha = CxxLayered*projalpha';
iMatMMSE = Sigma_thetaalpha*pinv( covPhiPup + CznAst , 1e-4 );
%mmse = sparseLMMSE(wfs,tel,atm,ast,'mmseStar',sci,'isTTRM',true);

%% Phase recontruction on the meta pupil at atmosphere layer altitudes
% Propagation of the sources
sci = sci.*tel;
phase = [sci.meanRmPhase];
axis equal tight xy
colorbar

ast = ast.*tel*wfs;
figure
imagesc(tel)

% Phase reconstruction
z = zernike(1:zernike.nModeFromRadialOrder(maxRadialDegree))\wfs;
zern.c = Dz\z.c;%(2:end,:);
zern.lex = true;
coeff =  iMatMMSE*zern.c(:);
ScienceCoeff = projbeta*coeff;
zernScience = zernike(2:zernModeMax,'resolution',nRes,'pupil',tel.pupil);
zernScience.c = ScienceCoeff;
PhaseSience = reshape(zernScience.p*reshape(zernScience.c,(zernModeMax-1),nSci),nRes,nRes*nSci);
figure
imagesc([PhaseSience])
axis equal tight xy
colorbar

coeffLayer = reshape(coeff,zernModeMax-1,nLayer);
coeffLayer1 = coeffLayer(:,1);
coeffLayer2 = coeffLayer(:,2);
coeffLayer3 = coeffLayer(:,3);
zernLayer1  = zernike(2:zernModeMax,'resolution',nRes);
zernLayer2  = zernike(2:zernModeMax,'resolution',floor(nRes*tel.diameterAt(altitude(2))/tel.D));
zernLayer3  = zernike(2:zernModeMax,'resolution',floor(nRes*tel.diameterAt(altitude(3))/tel.D));
zernLayer1.c = coeffLayer1;
zernLayer2.c = coeffLayer2;
zernLayer3.c = coeffLayer3;

phaseLayer1 = reshape(zernLayer1.p*zernLayer1.c,nRes,nRes);
phaseLayer2 = reshape(zernLayer2.p*zernLayer2.c,zernLayer2.resolution,zernLayer2.resolution);
phaseLayer3 = reshape(zernLayer3.p*zernLayer3.c,zernLayer3.resolution,zernLayer3.resolution);

figure
imagesc([phaseLayer1])
axis equal tight xy
colorbar
figure
imagesc([phaseLayer2])
axis equal tight xy
colorbar
figure
imagesc([phaseLayer3])
axis equal tight xy
colorbar

%% Optimal projection for MCAO on the metapupil at DMs altitudes
DMaltitudes = [0 12e3];
nDM = length(DMaltitudes);
projbetaDM = cell(nDM,nSci);
zernDM = zernike(2:zernModeMax,'resolution',nRes,'pupil',tel.pupil);

% DM projector in the science direction (at the DM altitudes)
[projbetaDM projbetaDMCell] = analyticalSmallFootprintExpansion(zernDM,tel,sci,DMaltitudes,PistonRM);

%  Optimal projection on DMs for MCAO
PbetaDMmean = zeros(zernDM.nMode*nDM,zernDM.nMode*nDM);
PbetaDMLmean = zeros(zernDM.nMode*nDM,zernDM.nMode*nLayer);
for kSci=1:nSci
   intDM = [projbetaDMCell{kSci,:}];
   intL  = [projbetaCell{kSci,:}];
   PbetaDMmean  = PbetaDMmean  +  intDM'*intDM;
   PbetaDMLmean = PbetaDMLmean +  intDM'*intL;
end
PbetaDMmean = PbetaDMmean/nSci;
PbetaDMLmean = PbetaDMLmean/nSci;

ProjOpt =   pinv(PbetaDMmean,1)*PbetaDMLmean;

%% Wavefront reconstruction on the metapupil at DM altitudes
DMCoeff = ProjOpt*coeff;
zernDM = zernike(2:zernModeMax,'resolution',nRes,'pupil',tel.pupil);
zernDM.c = DMCoeff;
PhaseDM = reshape(zernDM.p*reshape(zernDM.c,(zernModeMax-1),nDM),nRes,nRes*nDM);
figure
imagesc([PhaseDM])
axis equal tight xy
colorbar

%% Wavefront recontruction in the pupil for the Sciences directions through the DM
RecPhaseSciCoeff = projbetaDM*DMCoeff;
zernDM.c = RecPhaseSciCoeff;
PhaseSciDM = reshape(zernDM.p*reshape(zernDM.c,(zernModeMax-1),nSci),nRes,nRes*nSci);
figure
imagesc([PhaseSciDM])
axis equal tight xy
colorbar
figure
imagesc([phase])
axis equal tight xy
colorbar


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Сто́йкое измене́ние ли́чности по́сле психи́ческого заболева́ния или хрони́ческое измене́ние ли́чности — изменения личности вследствие перенесения тяжёлого психического расстройства. Согласно Международной классификации болезней 10-пересмотра (МКБ-10), изменения объясняются пережитыми травмирующими переживаниями, при этом изменения личности не должны быть вызваны неполным выздоровлением от психического расстройства, например остаточной (резидуальной) шизофренией.

Диагностика
Для постановки диагноза по МКБ-10 необходимо присутствие таких клинических признаков как:
 пассивность и потеря интересов;
 социальная изоляция вследствие убеждения в собственной изменённости или стигматизированности, не являющаяся полностью следствием объективной социальной ситуации;
 изменённое самовосприятие, вследствие которого человеком декларируется собственное нездоровье; может сочетаться с появлением склонности к ипохондрии и частым обращением к врачам;
 чрезмерная зависимость от окружающих, проявляющаяся в виде требовательности к окружающим и ожидания, что другие люди возьмут на себя ответственность за его жизнь;
 неустойчивое настроение (от дисфории до частой смены настроения — эмоциональной лабильности), которое не связано с данным психическим расстройством или остаточными явлениями предшествовавшего психического расстройства;
 значительное снижение социального функционирования (в виде нарушения трудового и социального функционирования по сравнению с периодом до болезни).

Примечания

Расстройства личности

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Over the last two decades, Filene Research Institute has studied credit union mergers from a variety of angles.
In 1999, we examined 1,624 credit unions prior to their merger and their performance for three years after the merger. The resulting report, "How Credit Union Mergers Affect Service to Members," concluded that in 80 percent of the mergers studied, members of the target credit unions benefitted significantly from the merger.
In 2007, we interviewed 66 credit union executives and board members to determine the boards of directors' role in credit union mergers. In the resulting report, "The Board's Role in Credit Union Mergers," we determined that the CEO and management led the merger, with only a quarter of the boards of directors being fully engaged in the process.
Finally, in 2009 we constructed a complete database of U.S. credit union mergers. The report, "Characteristics of Credit Union Mergers: 1984–2008," overwhelmingly depicted the typical credit union merger as a large, healthy institution acquiring a small, unhealthy institution.
Consequently, more and more credit union leaders are finding themselves wanting, or needing, to address the question: How prepared are we for a merger of equals?
In 2012, Filene and SchellingPoint developed an approach that enabled credit union leadership teams to efficiently and effectively answer this question. On a pilot basis we asked 10 U.S. and Canadian credit unions, ranging in asset size from $150 million to $2.5 billion, to undergo an assessment of their organization's readiness for an MoE.
Participants (CEOs, senior leaders, and board members) responded to two online activities, an opinion survey and a convergence form (see appendix). These activities educated participants on the scope of an MoE and provided them with a quick and safe way to share their personal opinions on the multiple dimensions of MoEs. This document summarizes the 10 credit union leadership teams' readiness for a merger of equals and presents some general conclusions.
While Filene's research indicates an MoE is a valid business tool in certain circumstances, we are not advocating for—or against—one. We are interested in revealing the facts about a trend that will impact many credit unions in the coming years. This research report provides an analysis of the preliminary respondents' degree of alignment and overall sentiment toward the subject of MoEs. This research report details our interpretations of those participants' inputs, provides a structure for discussing these results, and pinpoints where discussion is required so credit unions can efficiently converge on next steps around the MoE topic. As we acquire more data about credit unions' readiness (or lack thereof) to engage in an MoE, we will continue to offer the tools necessary to ensure your team is aligned on your future MoE strategy, whatever it may be.


Last weekend, EA Sports and ESPN ended the Madden 15 cover contest. The contest used a "round robin" format to pit one NFL star against another with the fan vote determining who would move on in the tournament. Lasting for a number of weeks, the contest on SportsNation drew over 9,600,000 votes and, in the final round, Richard Sherman totaled over 600,000 votes. With his fan-fueled victory, Richard will now grace the cover of the 2015 EA Sports NFL game. Why should this be of interest to you as a social marketer? Because it demonstrates an alternative to traditional social network based Engagement Marketing. It is a great example of Social IMC. A strategy which builds measurable relationships with high value markets.
They created a tournament where the fans could express their opinion and select the individual who would become the cover player for 2015.
They gamified the system by developing score boards where fans could watch each pairing to see if their preferred player was winning.
They made it easy for the fans to "rally their supporters" to bring new people into the contest.
They then went to "where the fans were" and engaged ESPN viewers through their SportsNation web & video sites – along with their own customers – to start the buzz about the contest.
Throughout the tournament, they allowed fans to engage with other fans using Twitter and other social networking sites.
What happened? They responded by the millions. EA Sports created a socially exciting, win-win situation between the company and the individuals who will play their 2015 game. Strategically, they empowered their target market to do something they deeply care about – vote & discuss their favorite players. In return, the company got what it wanted – broad awareness of the EA Sports brand and their new release of their NFL 2015 game. All for a fraction of the cost using traditional marketing strategies would have incurred.
This is the goal of the Social IMC strategy. Use social monitoring and primary research to determine the mission a high value market "is on" and determine the virtual communities they are using to engage about their mission. Then create an empowerment program to significantly help them achieve their mission goal[s]. Finally, create a private or monitored website where the engagement could happen and gamify the results to keep them coming back. EA Sports did all of these steps and, as a result, created a Social IMC program that highly impacted their highest value customers and prospects.
Focus on THEIR Mission – Notice EA Sports did not discuss ANYTHING about its new game. Instead, it focused on giving the fans a voice and a way to express their feelings about their teams and their star players. Focusing on THEIR mission and helping them achieve it will also help your company achieve your business goals.
Keep Them Engaged – EA Sports did not have a single, big contest. Instead they used pairings to create many smaller contests. This allowed fans to compete more head-to-head competitions and, if their player was losing, it allowed them to rally their supporters to their players' cause. In addition, real-time score boards allowed fans to see if they were winning or losing and take immediate action. Today, gamification of your high value social programs is a MUST.
Make It Rewarding – Because this was a chance for fans to express their opinion, ESPN and EA Sports gave them ample voices. Besides voting, their voting page displayed Tweets and other social networking sites where fans were discussing [arguing] their selections. When the contest was over, the final results announcement was mode at a major press event which was broadcast on ESPN live as well as virtually. They made it rewarding to the fans who had voted multiple times over a number of weeks to revel in their success.
Today, social is much more than engaging people on social networking sites like Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn. It is deeply understanding the markets of highest value to your organization and then crafting Social IMC strategies designed to embrace and help them achieve their goals, then position your products and services to form a natural relationship. EA Sports didn't have to sell their game, the contest did it for them in the communities they valued the highest. You need to develop Social IMC strategies to engage and empower your company's highest value markets.
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ERASING THE EELAM VICTORY Part 11 B
The government of Sri Lanka retained the military bases in north and east after the Eelam war ended. This did not please those who resented the Eelam victory. Sri Lanka does not need such a big army, such a big military now that the war is over, pro-Eelamists said.
UNHRC in Geneva demanded a 'less intrusive and intimidating military presence' in North and East. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid bin Ra'ad al Hussein visited in 2017, and he also said that the size of the military forces in the North and the East could be reduced to a level that is less intrusive and intimidating.
Wikipedia said that there were 14 (sic) divisions in the North and East coming under six operational headquarters and 2 independent Divisions and several independent Brigades. Jaffna Security Forces Headquarters had 3 division, Wanni had 5 divisions, Kilinochchi had 3 division, Mullaitivu had 4 divisions.There are also two large naval commands9 and at least two significant units/bases of the air force, added Ceylon Telegraph.
A population roughly half the size of Colombo district or equivalent to a medium sized Indian city is effectively under the control of the staggering number of 15 army divisions in addition to other military units and forces. There is 1 security personnel for nearly every 10 civilians, concluded Ceylon Telegraph.
There is continued military occupation in the north – some 120,000 soldiers across the country, a force bigger than the entire British army, in a country with a population of some 20 million people, said Channel 4 News.
However, according to Major General Haturusinge, there had been around 26,000 army personnel in Jaffna peninsula in November 2009. By July 2013, the strength had been reduced to 13,200 and the soldiers were largely confined to High Security Zones. The High Security Zones had also shrunk in size. Earlier, they had around 13,680 acres, in 2013 it was 6183 acres.
Those who objected to the presence of the military spoke of it as 'militarization'. Friday Forum spoke of the 'extraordinary militarization of our state over so many decades'. Friday Forum said many senior administrators and officials such as governors were selected from the military. There is also the large allocation to defense in the budget.
The heavy militarization of the province, designed to protect against the renewal of militancy is deepening the alienation and anger of the northern Tamils, said Gamini Keerawella. The continued presence of the military in places that they did not occupy before the war concerns me," said another. They are on lands that belong to the people." The army occupies as much as 60,000 acres of civilian land just in the Mullaitivu district, with massive camps that encroach on the daily lives of civilians, said Gary Anandasangaree.
We want demilitarization said Vigneswaran, The army is in full control of the area. Tamil People's Council demands that the occupying forces immediately leave the north and east and civilian administration be provided for the north and east.
Interested parties are using the continued existence of a large military to manufacture claims about the 'militarization 'of the country, Gotabaya Rajapaksa said in 2012. Foreign governments visit and ask for demilitarization of the north and east. That is a matter for Sri Lanka alone. The foreign agencies always wanted to reduce the military in North and East. It was in the Ceasefire Agreement too.
It's up to the military and the leaders to decide what should be the strength of the army, according to the threat perception that we have , continued President Gotabaya in 2019. The numbers in the army would have gone down by now, since the government did not recruit soldiers at the same pace, in the last 10 years. Normal attrition would also have taken place.
Sri Lanka needs to sustain a robust military power. The present need, in 2019, is for intelligence and the intelligence cadres need to be increased. We may put more investment on training of intelligence gathering, and mechanisms of intelligence gathering. We have to change according to the threat, concluded President Gotabaya .
The Tamil Separatist Movement thought otherwise. The Tamil Separatist Movement said it wants the army completely out of the north, replaced by an enhanced police presence. The army should withdraw from checkpoints and be replaced by the police. Police must take up the challenge of ensuring the people's security as a civilian force, said Jehan Perera. If the government wishes to obtain the gratitude of the Tamils for ending the war and restoring peace, they should restore normal civilian traffic through Omanthai. The Omanthai checkpoint should have gone long ago. So should the military form the north, said pro-Eelamists.
However, outside of the larger towns the police are in fact conspicuous by their absence, at least in the Vanni. I did not spot any significant police presence, not a single police station but just one police outpost, in two days of journeying through parts of the rural heartland of the Vanni earlier this year but instead saw large army camps, ranging from divisional and brigade headquarters, to medium and small camps and numerous army outposts and checkpoints, said a journalist in 2012.
After the victory, the army engaged in community service. They did so with great enthusiasm. The security forces in the Vanni were very busy, reported observers, making roads, building schools and community centres, organising medical camps, community events and gatherings. Security forces repaired furniture in schools and donated blood. They renovated Bakmeewewa and Werabanda wewa.
These activities were welcomed. But other activities were not. Here are two examples. Civil Defence Force had taken most of the pre-schools in the Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts" under its preview. CDF started training pre-school teachers and paid the salaries of the staff in those schools"
By 2018, there were 261 pre-schools funder the CDF and over 58,146 children. The pre-school teachers, who got less than Rs. 3,000 monthly before, are now getting a salary of Rs. 32,000. School principals now say that the education standard of grade one students has improved as they are given a good pre-school education in the CDF run pre-schools The CDF is conducting tuition and extra classes for children in grade one to 10, reported the CDF.
The Tamil Separatist Movement did not agree. Wigneswaran complained to the EU HR inspection team that the Sri Lanka army was running hundreds of schools in north including 344 primary schools.
The TNA charged that "The army logo has been printed on the school uniforms of kindergarten children in the Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts attending pre-schools maintained by the Civil Defence Force. Even kindergarten children are paraded as army children while other children wear normal dress. A fee is charged from the parents for the uniforms of the students studying in those schools and the army logo is printed on those uniforms. Why cannot the Education Ministry maintain preschools in those areas like the way it does in other districts. When asked whether they could produce evidence that the army logo was printed on the school uniforms, TNA said 'yes'?"
JVP said that in Kilinochchi there is no electricity in its 52 schools and there is a semi -military administration. Cannot hold even a drama competition in school without getting permission from the military administration.
The second complaint was that Army maintains hair dressing saloons in Mullaitivu. While other saloons charge 100 rupees per a haircut the army saloons charge only Rs. 35. Their saloons are open on Sundays and on public holidays. How can the saloon owners and barbers in the area compete with them? They lose business. Why are the war hit areas still compelled to live under such conditions, asked the Tamil Separatist Movement ."
Friday Forum observed that in addition to the extensive land held by the military, its inroad into the local economy and widespread surveillance apparatuses troubled the local population. The military had gone into branches of government which should be under civil administration, observed Gamini Keerawella.
The military is used to maintain civil law and order. It is also carrying out policing functions, he said. Security forces intervened in the day to day civilian administration, the Tamil Separatist Movement complained. Very little, happens without the permission of the army, reported Colombo Telegraph. The public object to the militarization and the surveillance, Tamil People's Council said.
Under the veneer of benevolence, not to mention the cultivated grace and charm exuded by the senior officers, is the constant exercise of their absolute power, said BBC reporter Charles Haviland.At checkpoints and outposts, vehicles slow down, even without a hint of a signal he added.
Security forces are entitled to keep an eye on meetings but the psychological climate is such that even this information gathering can create unease in a population that continues to live in the memory of the war that has so cruelly shattered their lives, said Jehan Perera.
Former LTTE cadres complained in 2019 to US human rights activist Cristina James that they are under constant surveillance by the military though they have undergone rehabilitation. People were still suspicious of them due to the military constantly watching their movements. They said they had also complained to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) about this. They also claimed that military interference has hampered their political activity.
The military presence in the north becomes militarization, not only because of its overwhelming presence and its imprint on the everyday life of people but also because the military is engaged in other activities, said critics.
The military has infiltrated into non-military spheres.It has infiltrated trade, city planning and local administration. It is engaged in agricultural and commercial activities. However, discussions with senior army officials as well as the other ranks in Vanni show that they really do take their development mission" seriously, reported a researcher.
The military is doing everything" agreed the Army Commander in an interview in 2013. They are running cafes, building roads, bridges, houses and stadium, the engineering services do tanks and canal renovation. Certain battalions have taken over and are cultivating government agricultural land. We have established our own farms. Is this militarization? It is not, said the Army Commander. We are saving the government money in terms of labour costs.
Here are some of the army's commercial activities. Army runs a tile factory and brick factory. Tile factory was a joint venture with Ceylon Ceramic Corporation. Army had been asked to fill in due to shortage of labour.
Army took over the Kankasanturai rest house, and in 2010 turned it into Thal Sevana, a resort-type hotel owned and managed by the Army. In 2019, TNA was trying to stop the army from acquiring lands adjacent to 'Thal Sevana' for further expansion. (Continued)


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