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Q: XmlSerializer filter by attribute When deserializing an XML to an entity class using XmlSerializer, is it possible to filter by an attribute? For example, let's say I have an item which can be of type "a" or type "b". I want to deserialize all items but only those of type "a".
I need this because my real situation is that our endpoint receives very big XMLs (some can be upwards of 100MB) with hundreds of thousands of tags of type <item> but I need only some of them - those of type "a". I want to avoid allocations for the rest (including their child tags which are not few).
Example XML:
<root>
  <item type="a"/>
  <item type="a"/>
  <item type="b"/>
  <item type="c"/>
</root>

Entities:
[XmlRoot("root")]
public class Root {
    [XmlElement("item")]
    public Item[] Items { get; set; }
}
public class Item  {
    [XmlAttribute("type")]
    [DeserializeIfValueIs("a")] // <-- Is there something like this?
    public string Type { get; set; }
}

Code:
var serializer = new XmlSerializer(typeof(Root));
var dto = (Root) serializer.Deserialize(XmlReader.Create("input.xml"));
// Show the results - {"Items":[{"Type":"a"},{"Type":"a"},{"Type":"b"},{"Type":"c"}]}
Console.WriteLine(JsonConvert.SerializeObject(dto));

How do I make it allocate objects only for type "a" items?
Obligatory note: This is neither an XY problem nor premature optimization. We have identified that we need to improve performance in this with profiling and so on. Also filtering out the values post-deserialization doesn't help - by that time the allocations have already been made and will have to be garbage-collected.

A: This is possible by handling the de-serialization process ourselves (at least for the root class)
Please let me remind you that the XML content you provided is insufficient to run unit tests on, so this is a very basic implementation which, however, should work for you directly or by just tweaking a little bit over here and there.
First of all, we change our Item class XML serialization attribute to root. The "Why" will be answered soon.
[XmlRoot("item")]
public class Item
{
    [XmlAttribute("type")]
    public string Type { get; set; }

    [XmlElement("prop1")]
    public int Prop1 { get; set; }
}

I've also added a simple integer property to prove that the deserialization works as expected.
I also changed the XML content to match the new type, for testing.
<root>
  <item type="b">
    <prop1>5</prop1>
  </item>
  <item type="a">
    <prop1>5</prop1>
  </item>
  <item type="a">
    <prop1>5</prop1>
  </item>
  <item type="b">
    <prop1>5</prop1>
  </item>
  <item type="c">
    <prop1>5</prop1>
  </item>
</root>

And now comes the Root class, which implements IXmlSerializable explicitly now:
[XmlRoot("root")]
public class Root : IXmlSerializable
{
    [XmlElement("item")]
    public Item[] Items { get; set; }

    // These two methods are not implemented for you need to deserialize only,
    // and because you haven't provided the schema for your XML content
    System.Xml.Schema.XmlSchema IXmlSerializable.GetSchema() { throw new NotImplementedException(); }
    void IXmlSerializable.WriteXml(System.Xml.XmlWriter writer) { throw new NotImplementedException(); }

    void IXmlSerializable.ReadXml(System.Xml.XmlReader reader)
    {
        // The element is <root> when here for the first time.

        // Maintain a list to keep items with type "a"
        List<Item> typeAItems = new List<Item>();

        // Create a serializer for the type Item
        XmlSerializer deserializer = new XmlSerializer(typeof(Item));

        while (reader.Read())
        {
            // The code is self explanatory.
            // Skip() will help omitting unnecessary reads
            // if we are not interested in the Item
            if (reader.IsStartElement() && reader.Name == "item")
            {
                if (reader.GetAttribute("type") == "a")
                {
                    // This works, and deserializes the current node
                    // into an Item object. When the deserialization
                    // is completed, the reader is at the beginning
                    // of the next <Item> element
                    typeAItems.Add((Item)deserializer.Deserialize(reader));
                }
                else
                {
                    // skip element with all its children
                    reader.Skip();
                }
            }
            else
            {
                // skip element with all its children
                reader.Skip();
            }
        }
        Items = typeAItems.ToArray();
    }
}

The deserialization logic is kept the same, like new XmlSerializer(typeof(Root)).Deserialize().
The rest.. is to test.

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NAT commission expressed its firm support for the transition from institutional to community-based care and to provide specific guidelines for the transitional period, reflecting a growing perception that institutional care is outdated and sometimes contradict human rights.
"I believe that diversity is something that enriches our culture and makes us better at understanding the important things in life," said Xamuel Gonzalez-Westling (SE/PES), member of Hofors municipal council and rapporteur for the opinion on ' Deinstitutionalisation in care systems at local and regional level '. "Everyone in our society is contributing to its progress in one way or another. It is our differences that make us stronger as a whole. When we embrace those differences and try to learn from them, we will make better choices and decisions, but also we will learn to know ourselves. Deinstitutionalisation is a means to an end, rather than just a goal in itself."
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My opinion, explained Gonzalez-Westling, calls for a paradigm shift towards more individualised care and a comparative analysis between EU Member States on the deinstitutionalisation of care, and recommends that priority be given to establishing and developing indicators to form part of a strategy and plan for the transition to community-based care.
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Q: \def, math, and order of operations, expansion? I have what looks like a simple task but I cannot seem to get it to work.
take the following:
\def\varlength{1in}%has units
\def\varscalar{0.2}%does not have units

\raisebox{\varscalar\varlength}[0pt][0pt]{hello}%

Everything works fine. But this doesn't. Note the change in \varscalar:
\def\varlength{1in}%has units
\def\varscalar{{1-0.8}}%does not have units

\raisebox{\varscalar\varlength}[0pt][0pt]{hello}%

I do not understand why the extra {} do not force the 1-0.8 to evaluate before multiplication of \varscalar and \varlength.
I need to either ensure the 1-0.8 happens before this multiplication, or even better would be to occur before the expansion of \varscalar. I would think the second of these options to be more efficient and better.

Forgot the MWE
\documentclass[12pt]{article}

\begin{document}

\def\varlength{1in}%has units
\def\varscalar{0.2}%does not have units

hi
\raisebox{\varscalar\varlength}[0pt][0pt]{hello}%

\end{document}

A: With your code, you get 0.21in when TeX does expansion, which is not what you want. It's close, but just by chance.
If you try with
\def\varlength{1in}
\def\varscalar{2}

the amount of raising would be 21in. TeX just expands tokens.
You can do, instead
\documentclass[12pt]{article}

\begin{document}

\def\varlength{1in}%has units
\def\varscalar{0.2}%does not have units

hi
\raisebox{\varscalar\dimexpr\varlength\relax}[0pt][0pt]{hello}

\the\dimexpr\varlength\relax

\the\dimexpr\varscalar\dimexpr\varlength\relax

\end{document}

so \varlength is made into an unnamed dimension register and the expansion would be
\raisebox{0.2\dimexpr1in\relax}

that's what you'd like.
For arithmetic with floating point numbers, combine this with what's has already been suggested, namely \fpeval.

A: You say  that this works fine
   \def\varlength{1in}%has units
   \def\varscalar{0.2}%does not have unit

   \raisebox{\varscalar\varlength}[0pt][0pt]{hello}%

But from the names I would expect that you want 0.2in as the effective length but the macros simply expand, no multiplication takes place and so you get 0.21in which happens to be a legal length, but had the original length been say, 0.5in then \varscalar\varlength would be 0.20.5in and a syntax error.
What you should have is
\newlength\varlength
\setlength\varlength{1in}

then  \varscalar\varlength would be 0.2\varlength that is 0.2in.
It isn't clear what is your expectation with
\def\varscalar{{1-0.8}}

as it can not work whatever definition you give for \varlength
If \varlength is a macro then \varscalar\varlength expands to {1-0.8}1in  which is not a legal length,
and if \varlength is a length register then  \varscalar\varlength expands to {1-0.8}\varlength  which is again a syntax error.
perhaps declare \varlength as a register then use \dimexpr\varlength - 0.8\varlength\relax

A: You need to somehow parse/evaluate the expression that you pass to \varscalar. There are tons of possible ways, such as
\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{xfp}
\newlength\varlength
\begin{document}
\varlength=1in%has units
\def\varscalar{\fpeval{1-0.8}}%does not have units

\raisebox{\the\dimexpr\varscalar\varlength+\varscalar\varlength}[0pt][0pt]{hello}%
\end{document}

\the\dimexpr is not needed here but it would allow you to add linear combinations, e.g.
\raisebox{\the\dimexpr\varscalar\varlength+\varscalar\varlength}[0pt][0pt]{hello}%

This answer was updated to include making \varlength a length from David Carlisle's answer below.
My take on the question was to answer

I do not understand why the extra {} do not force the 1-0.8 to
  evaluate

and not the fact that a macro is not a dimension (which I assumed, perhaps wrongly, to be obvious).


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Stefania tamacuarina es una especie de anfibio anuro de la familia Hemiphractidae.

Distribución geográfica
Esta especie habita entre los 1160 y 1270 m de altitud en el pico Tamacuari en la Sierra Tapirapecó en la frontera entre los estados de Amazonas en Venezuela y Amazonas en Brasil.

Descripción
El holotipo femenino mide 50 mm.

Etimología
El nombre de su especie le fue dado en referencia al lugar de su descubrimiento, el pico Tamacuari.

Publicación original
 Myers & Donnelly, 1997 : A tepui herpetofauna on a granitic mountain (Tamacuari) in the borderland between Venezuela and Brazil : report from the Phipps Tapirapecó Expedition. American Museum Novitiates, n.º3213, p. 1–71

Referencias

Enlaces externos

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Q: Proxifier that supports UDP? Im looking for a proxifier that forces all Windows traffic through a specific proxy. I have my own server so I can ultimately configure any type of proxy (Socks, HTTPS, etc) so thats not a problem, although HTTPS supported is preferred as I like squid.
One of the biggest problems I've been having is finding a proxy program that supports UDP connections. My favorite is probably Proxifier ( http://proxifier.com/ ) it works amazingly, but it doesn't support UDP for ANY type of proxy.
Specifically, I'm trying to get the proxy to work for my games (which obviously, use UDP)
Any type of injection proxy program will not work - I need one that redirects all general traffic using a network driver or similar. (unless you can guarantee that a similar injection program will work for most 99% of FPS games on the PC)

A: You can't proxy UDP, simply because unlike TCP, UDP is a connectionless protocol.  A proxy relies on you making a connection to the proxy server, that proxy server making the request on your behalf, and then returning the data back to you.
What you need to do is rewrite the packets as they go through your firewall.  NAT usually does this for you.  Your firewall will also have to support SPI - Stateful Packet Inspection so it keeps a record of the UDP flow so that return traffic comes back to the right machine.
If you are unable to adjust the firewall that is between you and the internet then a VPN is by far the simplest way to go.  There are many different ways to create a VPN using many different technologies.  The right one depends entirely on a) what you are happy configuring, and b) what your firewall will allow through and c) What your client machine is capable of running.

A: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_proxifiers
Under section "Proxy protocols and methods", look at the column 'UDP Associate'.
WideCap is now freeware and runs on PC.  URL: http://widecap.com/
I have not tested it for how well it handles UDP.
EDIT: I followed up and tested WideCap.  The configuration system is a bit clunky, but it does conform to SOCKS5 standard including the UDP associate function.  Connected to an AntiNAT server in Socks5 mode it allowed a non proxy-aware application TCP and UDP connectivity without issue other than being somewhat slow.
Note: As I understand it, it only works for client software.  It doesn't look like you can hang a server with LISTEN ports behind Socks5 and receive incoming connections.

A: Are you perhaps looking for a 'vpn' instead? https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/OpenVPN seems to be a free, multi-platform example if you can set up the server software on the other end.


The next step in securing the Central Post Restricted Area is underway.
The CPRA was instituted under former Superintendent retired Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr. to help protect the main cadet areas including most of the academic buildings, the barracks, the Cadet Mess Hall and Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center. The CPRA restricts vehicle access to two gates that require passes to get through and is supposed to limit pedestrian access to those with Common Access Cards or permanent Local Access Cards.
The multiple access points to the area has made it difficult to limit pedestrian access, but that will soon be changing. The West Point Directorate of Emergency Services is in the process of installing five turnstiles around the perimeter of the CPRA that will enable them to control pedestrian access to the area.
The addition of the turnstiles has been part of the plan since the CPRA was established, Heverly said, but they only secured the funding for the project last year. The goal is to have them all installed and turned on by R-Day July 1. They will then be able to use the summer to get a baseline of the foot traffic through each gate.
During the day, when the turnstiles will be free-spinning to ease flow, the idea is they will serve as a visual deterrent to people who are not supposed to be in the CPRA such as those on tours and other visitors to post. In the event of a threat to West Point or Army establishments in general, the turnstiles can be locked down to limit access to CAC card holders or to shutoff access to the CPRA completely.
Cameras will also be installed at each turnstile location to monitor who enters and the turnstiles have the ability to count how many people are going through them to enable DES to make adjustments as needed depending on traffic flow.
Heverly said the plan is to also have guards posted at each end of Thayer Walk, as staffing allows, which will serve as the access points for people with LACs, who are coming to Jefferson Hall for research, perspective candidates on tours and others who need access.


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Horizon 2020 is the biggest EU Research and Innovation program with nearly €80 billion of funding available over 7 years (2014 to 2020). It promises more breakthroughs, discoveries and world-firsts by taking great ideas from the lab to the market. It is the financial instrument implementing the Europe 2020 flagship initiative aimed at securing Europe's global competitiveness.
Horizon 2020 is open to everyone, including funding opportunities for collaboration with U.S. research institutions.
For more information, please go to http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/how-get-funding and click on "Participant Portal." To view the power point slides that were presented at a recent webinar, click here.


Today we honor the men, women, boys and girls who have been forced to leave their livelihoods to join a group none desire to join, called refugees. They are survivors who have impacted and enriched our lives immensely.
Since 2002, the approach of the staff behind GRI has been to constantly listen to and learn from the people that we serve. As we gain experience, in the many different situations in which we have worked, we have always tried to approach our work with the idea that we may not have all the answers. In fact, many times we do not have many answers to the complex situations displaced people experience. However, our strength lies in our ability to combine the efforts of our staff with existing (sometimes difficult) solutions on the ground.
For 15 years this strategy has allowed us to adapt and mold Global Refuge into a more efficient, more effective cooperative of people who all share a responsibility in the well-being and transformation of individuals that we serve. Our desire only grows to see complete transformation in the spiritual, physical and mental health of the people we serve, our staff, our volunteers and ourselves.
GRI staff in Uganda distributing mosquito nets during an outreach in the Rhino Refugee Camp area.
This strategy of listening and learning has also brought GRI to a new position today. There exists a massive gap between the people who profess to be Christian and the millions of hurting, poor and neglected people Christians are commanded to serve. In many Christian circles, the "holy zone" of those "living the right way" is rapidly shrinking and many are occupied by the process of figuring out who is in which zone. This has left the people we were called to help all alone, desperately searching for someone to break the stereotype they have developed towards those professing to follow Christ. We at GRI have realized we cannot sit back any longer and say we are doing enough.
Pygmy population in DR Congo forced to flee because of those fighting and competing for the country's natural resources.
We will defend these people with all we have.
The prospects of hope for refugees globally have rarely been more dark. The United States, as a political entity and as a people, have tried to separate themselves from the suffering of God's people and from the responsibilities that come with it. However this is impossible. We are all God's people, created in His image and commanded to cross whatever lines, borders, social norms and any other hindrance to reach them with whatever it is we have to restore their value and hope.
Please consider your role in filling this massive gap between "us" and "them", because it really is just US no matter how we may convince ourselves otherwise. We will be held accountable for how we treated the most neglected, and that's scary to think about. The amazing thing is that it really is just about our heart to serve, not how much we do or give. Let us all be anchored where God wants us, right next to our brothers and sisters with open hearts to whatever may be needed of us.


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Pfizer-BioNTech Seek FDA Emergency Authorization for Children Ages 5 To 11 After Clinical Trials Suggest Test Subjects "Tolerated Well"
By Christopher Boyle On Oct 7, 2021
Developed in tandem by Pfizer and BioNTech, the two companies asked for approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue an emergency authorization for children aged 5 to 11 to be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. File photo: Marco Lazzarini, Shutter Stock, licensed.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pfizer and BioNTech asked on Thursday for approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue an emergency authorization for children aged 5 to 11 to be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine developed in tandem by the two companies.
Announced on Twitter by Pfizer, the pharmaceutical giant said that the move was needed due to the rate of infections among Americans still being at a high level.
"With new cases in children in the U.S. continuing to be at a high level, this submission is an important step in our ongoing effort against #COVID19," the tweet said.
UPDATE: We and @BioNTech_Group officially submitted our request to @US_FDA for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of our #COVID19 vaccine in children 5 to <12. pic.twitter.com/72Z2HXlkOx
— Pfizer Inc. (@pfizer) October 7, 2021
Last week, Pfizer-BioNTech had submitted clinical trial data to the FDA from a COVID-19 vaccine study they had conducted on 2,268 children aged 5 to 11, with the companies saying that the two-dose inoculation administered to the test subjects – which were smaller (10 micrograms) than typical adult doses (30 micrograms) – were tolerated well and had side effects generally comparable to those observed in participants 16 to 25 years of age.
In anticipation of Pfizer-BioNTech's eventual request for emergency vaccine authorization for children aged 5 to 11, acting FDA Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock issued a press release in early October, stating that the organization would thoroughly evaluate the clinical data and make a final determination based on safety factors.
Pfizer, BioNTech ask FDA to allow children's coronavirus vaccine, a key step toward immunizations for kids age 5 to 11 https://t.co/pKNwAFWUnz
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 7, 2021
"We know from our vast experience with other pediatric vaccines that children are not small adults," she said. "We will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of clinical trial data submitted in support of the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine used in a younger pediatric population, which may need a different dosage or formulation from that used in an older pediatric population or adults."
Pfizer-BioNTech also stated that they would have data available from a study conducted with children aged 6 months to 5 years by the fourth quarter of 2021.
Mother Dies from Blood Clots After Taking COVID Vaccine; Twitter Blasted for Labeling Obituary as "Misleading" – Exceptionally Healthy, Energetic
New Emails Show President Biden's Brother-in-Law Asked Hunter for Assistance in Getting Chinese Business License "Very Quickly"


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Once the individual has exhausted this program and established a base level of strength they then move on to our Intermediate program. While on this program, things like reps and sets will switch up. You'll add additional lifts to your repertoire and will see lifts such as Front Squats, Push Press, and Power Snatches more frequently. This program is designed to continue to build on the strength that was established in the Base program.
This class is intended for individuals who have goals of increasing their overall strength and power and for those who like heavier, shorter workouts.


Maid Rites in Ohio???? Yup! | The Food Hussy!
Maid Rites in Ohio???? Yup!
I'm from Iowa as many of you know - and in Iowa we have something that is analogous to Skyline Chili - we have Maid Rites. Larry calls it a "fall apart burger", Roseanne opened a diner on her show that served "loose meat sandwiches", it's all Maid Rites.
In the trees - what is that? A Maid Rite???? What the hell?????? I was giddy! So we abandoned Kona (we'll be back) and headed across the street.
You see when I do make the pilgrimage to Iowa - I always get a Maid Rite. We had one in my small home town growing up and I just love them. So to get one in Ohio?! Woohoo!
On the way - noticed this gorgeous old movie theater and had to take a picture. I am a Princess after all.
Here's the menu - click on it to see full screen. It's very simple and at $1.70 it's becoming VERY popular among the Miami U student body!
When we walked in I was very excited and proclaimed my love for Iowa Maid Rites. The young man behind the counter quickly informed me this was not affiliated with that chain and they are a little different - still loose meat - but not the "Iowa" Maid Rite. I was still excited - how different could it be?
Ah - here's my Cheese Rite, chips and chocolate shake. The shake was really good. But - how was the Maid Rite?
Well - I can't believe it but - it was disappointing. I can't put my finger on it - but there's definitely a difference. The bun was wrong, the seasoning wasn't the same, there was no spoon to pick up the fall out meat - it just wasn't my Iowa Maid Rite.
But - it was okay and it was really cheap - so all in all - a good experience. The owners of this shop also own one in Greenville, OH that is supposedly pretty famous around the area.
While in Oxford, we walked around and enjoyed the downtown a bit. It's a great spot and made me miss college.
I'm also on this "old sign" kick lately and spotted this one in Hamilton, OH. Who wouldn't want a Hungry Bunny Burger?
Why Should You Go? Well if you like the Greenville Maid Rites or if you're looking for cheap dining in a college town - it's a good option!
not to get picky... but the main part of town is the UPtown... there is no downtown in Oxford!!
Also - the Princess movie theatre isn't that old... can't tell you how old.. but I know that as a child, the only theatre was the Miamian.. which is now a restaurant/bar on High street - but with the same signage out front..
glad you enjoyed Oxford! It is a beautiful town!
We just had some Maid Rites last night from the Greenville Oh shop. We always add a little more mustard and I like a little more pepper. I also noticed their buns seem to taste just a little sweet. I don't know what brand they use. We've noticed they just don't seem to taste like they did when we were younger, but I suppose at 73 and 75 our taste buds are a little off. LOL But we still buy a bag full when we get up that way, they're good warmed in the microwave, but you have to be careful, too much warming and the bun gets too hard.
Yeah - the buns were sweet - wasn't like home. Maybe i'll have to treck to Greenville sometime and try those!
I might be partial, but Greenville has THE BEST Maid Rites.


Can you tell the difference between an electric trolley bus and a bio-diesel? Does TOD make you weak in the knees? Put your transit knowledge to the test, and compete for the Gold medal.Create a team (or be matched with one), and test your smarts against your fellow transit (or trivia) nerds.
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The cast of Lonesome Traveler featuring B Willing James and Justine Bennett, will perform a few of its favorite folk songs at Zoey's on Sunday, May 1, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, April 29, Rock City Studios presents a benefit for Japan with The Generator, The Braces, Bad Suns, the Bogarts, Shadows of Aries and Game 21. All-ages, 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 30, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., as part of Ventura Music Week, Saturday Night Sound presents the Local Rock Picnic featuring: New Liberty, 8Stops7, Kyle Hunt & the King Gypsy, Softsilence, The Deadbeat Sinners, The Grittys, Spartacus, The Hunter and the Prey, The Rhine, The Ferrell Experiment and Facing the Fallen. All-ages are welcome. Free.
Margarita Villa welcomes the kings of Southern California outlaw country, 29 Mules, on Friday, April 29, 7 p.m.
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All-ages are welcome to see Stop Breathing and Capsule (from Florida), Fell to Low and Residuals at Zoey's on Monday, April 25, 6 p.m.
The Divine Crime gets an early start at the Whale's Tail on Friday, April 22, 6 p.m.
Thursday, April 21 it's a youthquake at The Canyon with Jetstream, Left on Bromley, Blowing up the Moon and Skick.
Saturday night, April 23, Zoey's is offering two very different bands: Restless Hillfillies at 7 p.m. and Purge Insurgency at 10 p.m.
Music week begins on Wednesday, April 27. Lots of great music will be featured in venues citywide, including Frank Barajas at the Wine Rack from 6-8 p.m.
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Saturday, April 16 is national Record Store Day. Buffalo Records in Ventura will have exclusive vinyl releases for sale and live music by The Action Index, Pep Talk!, Birdfeeder and The Clouds. Grady's Record Refuge in Ventura will feature guest DJs Rossangeles, Jeff Grimes and jazz radio legend Chuck Cecil. The fun starts at 1 p.m. at both stores.
Guitar guru Shawn Jones performs Thursday, April 14 and Sunday, April 17, 3 p.m. at W20 in Ventura.
There may be only one original member, but The Temptations songs performed live will always be a treat. See them on Sunday, April 17 at The Canyon.
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It's old school punk rock with the Angry Samoans who will be joined by locals, the Beachside Stranglers at the Golden China on Friday, April 8.
The Ventura Theater welcomes Talib Kweli with Ventura's own Shoddy Cons on Saturday, April 9.
Eighties feminist singer-songwriter Tret Fure makes a special appearance at The WAV Theater Gallery on Friday, April 8, 8 p.m.
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The charity has completed work on their new identity, including a change of name, new logo and brand colours, and a refreshed website.
PRS Members' Fund states their rebrand reflects the Fund's growth and embraces the introduction of new services as the needs of PRS songwriters and composers change.
The charity has reverted to their former name PRS Members' Fund, and have widened the range of support services on offer. They have launched new partnerships to support qualifying PRS members who are experiencing difficult times and converted from a Trust to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
While their core values and mission remain the same, the charity believes the new look reflects how far they have progressed to provide a comprehensive support network for songwriters and composers who struggle with financial, physical and mental health problems, debt and accommodation needs.
Source: PRS Members' Fund


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Conceptual Art > Print > Joe Tilson
Glastonbury from Wessex
Etching, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition of I/XXV
Size: 19.5 x 13.75 in. (49.53 x 34.93 cm)
Unframed - 650 - - Custom - 817.5 - -
About The Artist: Joe Tilson
Joe Tilson initially worked as a carpenter and joiner from 1944 to 1946, before carrying out his National Service in the RAF until 1949. He went on to study at St Martin's School of Art, London from 1949 to 1952 and at the Royal College of Art, London from 1952 to 1955 where he received the Rome Prize, taking him to live in Italy in 1955. He returned to London in 1957, and from 1958 to 1963 he taught at St Martin's School of Art,...
About The Medium: Etching
The printing process of using strong acid or mordant to cut into the unprotected parts of a metal surface to create a design in intaglio (incised) in the metal. In traditional pure etching, a metal (usually copper, zinc or steel) plate is covered with a waxy ground which is resistant to acid. The artist then scratches off the ground with a pointed etching needle where they want a line to appear in the finished piece, exposing the bare metal. The plate is then put through a high-pressure printing press together with a sheet of paper (often moistened to soften it). The paper picks up the ink from the etched lines, making a print.


EUV systems are finally in place to produce high-end chips. They have finally been improved in order to offer the throughput required by commercial fabs, and they are already being used by both TSMC and Samsung for some aspects of their next-generation 7nm processes.
However, shortcomings are still in place, and are expected to be more serious as chip makers will try to move to even more advanced manufacturing nodes.
EUV consists of several components that must come together before chipmakers can insert use it. These include the scanner, power source, resists and masks.
While previously the EUV community talked about the problems faced in order to make the power source strong and reliable enough to maintain high wafer output, the recenty talks are related to photoresists and related issues as the top challenge for EUV.
The resists, which are light-sensitive polymers used to create patterns, are among the culprits that cause stochastics. By definition, stochastics describe events that have random variables. They are unpredictable and without a stable pattern.
In the case of EUV, photons hit a resist and cause a reaction. But with EUV, there might be a new and different reaction during each event or multiple events. And so EUV is prone to events involving stochastics. Generally, the industry blames the resists for the stochastics, but variations also can occur with the photomasks and other parts of EUV.
A leading-edge logic chip incorporates a billion or more tiny contacts. If there is a mishap in the EUV process, the chip could suffer from stochastic-induced failures or defects. In other words, a chip can fail with a defect in just one contact.
Starting from the 5nm, chipmakers may not be able to avoid these and other issues unless the industry comes up with some new breakthroughs.
Stochastics identified last year create unintended connections and holes. Among other issues, edge placement errors are forcing researchers to track a dozen new parameters across multiple areas to understand their root causes.
It is believed that engineers could eventually further shrink the currently printed 40nm metal gate pitches by applying improvements in materials, design and manufacturing processes. However, gate pitches have largely hit a wall, according to Imec researcher Ryoung-han Kim.
Masks may need to move to a high-k absorber. However, they may not be ready until second-generation EUV systems emerge in about 2024 targeting the 3nm node. Meanwhile, multibeam mask writers may help improve throughput, Kim said.
At least for the upper M0-M3 metal layers, Imec believes engineers will need to move to double patterning EUV as soon as next year to compensate for some of the issues. Although applying double patterning would increase the costs, it may spread to use at most metal layers until the next-generation systems are ready.
During the recent ISSCC 2019, Imec researchers described another way to address the stochastic errors. Imec's sequential infiltration synthesis (SIS) adds inorganic elements to a photoresist to make features harder and more robust, enhancing patterning performance. Using the technique, Imec said it a 60% improvement in the sharpness known as intrafield local critical dimension uniformity (LCDU). It also saw a 10% decrease in line edge roughness.
Industry is forced to create tools that can identify where on a wafer the statistically random errors are likely to occur. However, researchers could ultimately develop functional IP blocks that could automate detection of at least some forms of EUV defects.
Dutch ASML, the developer and manufacturer of the EUV machines currently used in advanced fabs, gave an update on progress of 0.55 High-NA, the next generation for EUV. The systems are very large in size but allow printing finer features thanks to a higher numerical aperture.
ASML said that the first systems should be delivered to customers in late 2023 using doses of 40-60 millijoules/cm2 and running at up to 185 wafers/month. The dose level, about twice that of today's 0.33NA systems, should help reduce stochastic errors and improve line-edge roughness, according to ASML. The new system will also able to print full, half and fractional images in already printed wafers, but that would slow the throughput levels.
In the area of resists, companies are trying to create proprietary resist formulas and test it at Imec's fab.
Imec and KMLabs have announced a joint development to create a real-time functional imaging and interference lithography laboratory. This lab will enable imaging in resist on 300mm wafers down to 8nm pitch. Additionally, it will enable time-resolved nanoscale characterization of complex materials and processes, such as photoresist radiation chemistry, two-dimensional materials, nanostructured systems and devices, emergent quantum materials.
The ability to pattern ever-smaller feature sizes and denser pitches is significantly challenged due to a lack of fundamental understanding of EUV sub-picosecond exposure processes. Imec says that its attolab will enable the study of EUV photon absorption and subsequent ionization processes at unprecedented timescales from attoseconds to picoseconds. It is anticipated that the gain in fundamental understanding of material characteristics pave the way for the development of new lithographic materials and underlayers.
Imec's attolab will also enable interference imaging to emulate high numerical aperture (NA) imaging at 13.5nm. This capability is planned to jump start development of the high-NA patterning ecosystem at imec in preparation for the planned ASML-imec High-NA lab, which will be centered around one of the first ASML EXE5500 High-NA (0.55NA) proto tools. By combining this High-NA interference capability with the current HVM-relevant EUV scanner (NXE:3400B) in imec's cleanroom, imec and its partners will be able to explore the fundamental dynamics of photoresist imaging before the 0.55NA tools become available.
The future of EUV for the creation of more advanced chips -- including memories -- based on new logic processes is depending on the progress made by researchers.


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Q: Permanently set default zoom in Visual Studio I set the zoom level to 110% in Visual Studio on my home PC and it's always saved that way. I have never once needed to change it after it was set the first time I opened the program. That was the case in both 2015 and 2017. I just got a new work PC, however, and it does not remember my zoom level at all. I have to reset it every time I open any new file.
I'm using this extension, which allows me to set the default to 110% and go to that with ctrl+0, ctrl+0, but this isn't ideal as I have to do it upon opening ANY file.
How can I permanently set the default zoom level in VS 2015?

A: Turns out the problem was the Viasfora extension; it was resetting the zoom each time. I disabled this in Tools > Options > Viasfora > Presentation Mode > uncheck "Enable Presentation Mode".


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Q: Converting a row from an astropy table to a numpy array I have a numpy table
<Table length=3>
  a     b
int64 int64
----- -----
    1     3
    2     5
    4     7

And I would like to convert a row to a numpy array. But when I try, I end up with an array with no dimensions
In: np.array(mytable[0]).shape
Out: ()

and if I do
myrow = mytable[0]
myrow[0]

I get the error
IndexError: too many indices for array

Is there something like t[0].values I could do, that would return array([1, 3]) ?

A: When you slice a row from a table in Astropy and convert to an ndarray, you get a 0D structured array back, which is the shape attribute is empty.  For a general solution, numpy provides a structured_to_unstructured method that will work well for more than just a single row slice as well.

>>> np.lib.recfunctions.structured_to_unstructured(np.array(t[0]))
array([1, 3])

>>> np.lib.recfunctions.structured_to_unstructured(np.array(t[1:]))
array([[2, 5],
       [4, 7]])

A: The Table.Row object provides an iterator over the values, so you could do:
>>> np.array(list(t[0]))
array([1, 3])


A further reduction to the discount rate used for valuing benefits and setting employer contribution rates will "increase public sector pension costs", Aon has said.
Commenting on the Chancellor Philip Hammond's Budget announcement on Monday, 29 October, Aon principal consultant, Madalena Cain, said it will effect some public sector contractors "immediately", despite government assurances of "additional funding for a transitionary period".
The discount rate will be reduced to 2.4 per cent plus Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 2.8 per cent plus CPI, which will lead to "significant cost increases for all employers".
Earlier this month, National Police Chief Counsel chair, Sara Thornton expressed concern that the impact of the reduced discount rate could result in nearly 10,000 fewer police officers.
Furthermore, it is expected that teachers' employers will have to contribute an extra £150m into the Teachers' Pension Scheme once the discount rate is reduced, or cover the costs by "reducing the number of staff", the Universities and Colleges Employers Association warned.
"Increases to this extent - if not factored into their original pricing for the contract - could adversely impact the delivery of those services. It could also lead to more cautious pricing by contractors in the future, meaning that the public sector picks up higher than expected risk adjusted costs.
"Ironically, changes to the discount rate are excluded from the cost cap analysis for benefits, so we are seeing both at once. These benefit improvements, if implemented, could potentially lead to further employer cost increases, leading to a double whammy for contractors," Cain added.


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D7 Residence VISA for foreigners
D7 Residence VISA for foreignersThe ProcedureTo present your application, you will need
Article 58 paragraph 1 of Law no. 23/2007 of July 4 and article 24 d) of Regulatory Decree no. 84/2007 of November 5
Pensioners, retired foreign citizens or other foreigners living off of a recognized stable income, such as movable property, real estate, intellectual property or financial investments may apply for D7 Portuguese Visa.
Portuguese legislation provides for a special visa – D7 Visa – that allows foreigner citizens, who wish to reside in Portugal as retirees or live on their own income, regardless of age, the entrance in Portugal in order to obtain a residence permit, provided that they can prove to have sufficient income to provide them with means of livelihood. This income can come from pensions, real estate rentals, investments, among others.
The Portuguese consular missions and consular sections with jurisdiction within the area of the applicant's residence hold legal power for granting have the legal power to grant the D7 visa. The deadline for the decision on the visa application is 60 days.
The consular service in charge must request a legal binding opinion from the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Police (SEF), which must issue the said opinion within 20 days.
Type and validity of the visa
The D7 visa is a residence visa that is intended to enable the holder to obtain a residence permit in Portugal. In this context, the visa is valid for two entries and entitles the holder to remain in Portugal for a period of 4 months.
The D7 visa enables the respective holder to obtain a residence permit in Portugal for a period of one year, which can then be renewed for successive periods of 2 years and can be converted into a permanent residence permit after 5 years.
Members of the family of the holder of the residence permit obtained via a D7 visa are also entitled to a residence permit, based on family reunification statute.
Without prejudice to the application of special provisions and other rights provided in the law or any international convention to which Portugal is a party, the holder of a residence permit shall be entitled to, without the need for a special authorization regarding his or her foreign status, the following:
Access to the National Health Service care;
Acess to the Portuguese National Education Service and schools;
Exercise of any work activity as an independent professional;
Acess to Portuguese Vocational schooling, initial and further professional training and retraining;
Access and protection from the Portuguese Law and legal system.
To present your application, you will need
Application form (available in SEF's website);
Passport or other valid travel document;
Two identical passport size photos; with blank background, and easily identifiable;
Valid travel insurance, with coverage for all medical expenses, including urgent medical assistance and possible repatriation;
Application for Criminal Record consultation by Portuguese Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF);
Certificate of criminal records issued by his/her home country of origin or the country where the applicant resided for more than one year;
Proof that the applicant has adequate accommodation;
Proof of health insurance coverage;
Document providing the amount of pension
Proof that you have income that allows you to live in Portugal.To be eligible, you must have income or pensions amounting for 12 months: €7.200 for the first adult; €3.600 for second or more adults; €2.160 per children. You must provide 6-months of bank statements.
If you want our assistance to apply for this visa, please contact us.


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Q: Crawling a site recursively using scrapy I am trying to scrap a site using scrapy. URL of webpage I need to crawl looks like this:
    http://www.example.com/bla-bla-bla/2
Next page I need to crawl is:
    http://www.example.com/bla-bla-bla/3
and the next page I need to crawl is:
    http://www.example.com/bla-bla-bla/4
So on and so forth....
This is the code I have written so far based on Scrapy tutorial:
from scrapy.contrib.spiders import CrawlSpider, Rule
from scrapy.contrib.linkextractors.sgml import SgmlLinkExtractor
from scrapy.selector import Selector
from schooldata.items import SchooldataItem

class tv_spider(CrawlSpider):
name = "tv"
allowed_domain = ["http://www.example.com"]
start_urls = [
    "http://www.example.com/bla-bla-bla/2"
]
#rules = [Rule(SgmlLinkExtractor(allow=['/\d+']), 'parse_tv')]
#rules = [Rule(SgmlLinkExtractor(allow=['/\d+']), callback='parse_tv')]
rules = (
    Rule(SgmlLinkExtractor(allow=r"bla-bla-bla/\d+"), follow=True, callback='parse_tv'),
)

def parse_tv(self, response):
    filename = response.url.split("/")[-2]
    open(filename, 'wb').write(response.body)

Problem I am facing is that crawler goes to the start page but does not scrap any pages after that. Also, please note that links to subsequent pages are not contained in start page.
What change I need to make to my code to accomplish this ?

A: Scrapy rules don't work correctly. Use something like that:
def start_requests(self):
    for i in range(1000):
        yield Request("http://www.example.com/bla-bla-bla/" + str(i), self.parse_tv)

where 1000 - total number pages.


Catalogue of Archives and Manuscripts Collections | National Library of Scotland | Search | Type: Archival Object, Subject: Accounts., Subject: Lists.
Correspondence, accounts, orders, and troop-lists concerning the troop of Perthshire Light Dragoons commanded by Laurence Blair Oliphant of Gask., 1795-1804, and undated.
Accounts of, and lists of collections for and donations to, various foreign missions of the Church of Scotland., 1838-1848.
Lists of expenses and accounts of the Darien Company., 1699.
List of cash receipts from shareholders in the Darien Company, and of discount allowed, Edinburgh., 1696.


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Women Seek To Use Comedy As A Platform For Evolving Femininity In Miami
By Lily Oppenheimer • Sep 5, 2018
Comedian Jannelys Santos performs at Villain Theater on Friday, August 3, 2018 in Little Haiti. She's the chief operating officer, a huge factor to developing Villain into a feminist, intersectional theater.
Lily Oppenheimer / WLRN
WLRN interns spent some time this summer looking at how the idea of gender is changing in South Florida. This story is part of their project.
Comedian Jannelys Santos has been performing improv sketches with The Villain Theater since the collective started in 2015. She describes herself as feminine and aggressive, wanting to express her sexuality onstage.
Through a series of personas and alter-egos, Santos can become anyone from a sugar-daddy-obsessed fortune teller to a flexible masseuse onstage. She interacts with the audience in a way that makes the scene ridiculous. By the end, audience members are spilling happy hour wine specials on the floor, clutching their sides.
"When I do well in a scene, there's a special laughter for me from my ladies in the crowd," Santos said. "And it feels way better than anything."
Santos wants the theater to make women in the audience feel good about multiple visions of femininity. She says other comedy teams she's seen often ostracize women, telling jokes at their expense.
"The women who do go up are self-degrading, self-deprecating, in order to survive. Because it's a horrible game out there for female stand-ups," she said.
She's trying to change culture and gender stereotypes off stage, too. As Villain's chief operating officer, she has gone to lengths to make it a place where queer, non-binary and feminist comedians can blossom.
"She has been the biggest factor to developing [Villain] into a feminist theater," said theater director Peter Mir, adding that sometimes comedy theater can be a "boys club."
"Jannelys has been the person who has made sure we develop beyond that," he said.
Nestled on a corner amongst murals of iconic Little Haiti artists, the theater has developed a reputation for its accepting environment and for teaching walk-in students to get onstage, face a crowd and perform on-the-spot comedy sketches.
Comedian Jannelys Santos is the chief operating officer with Villain Theater and performs on Friday, August 3, 2018.
Santos grew up in Little Havana and Coral Gables in a Cuban-immigrant family. Her father came to Miami in 1980 on the Mariel boatlift and pursued his American dream, ultimately becoming a successful businessman and opening a mattress company in Hialeah. Her mom was the first person in her family to be born in the United States and eventually worked in a law firm as a paralegal, then transitioned to a director of Human Resources in Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg P.A.
Her upbringing clashed with how she wanted to express herself through theater.
"That was certainly a struggle - they're Cuban, they're conservative, they're religious, you know. It was a giant problem," Santos said. "I wanted to do theater, and my parents hated it. They thought it was something I would eventually get over."
"Along with exposing yourself to the arts, you kind of shy away from religion, because they contradict too much," she added.
Now that she has a place to thrive, she wants her act to resonate with women.
"When I go onstage, I just think it's funny. I purely thing that being raunchy, being sexy and using my body in a sexual way, not for sex, but for comedy, is powerful," she said. "Definitely the undercurrent of aggression I add to my performances is unique to me - not saying every girl in this theater does that. They have their own styles and that's great."
She said Villain's openness is certainly not the norm.
"The battle isn't so much onstage. The battle is creating a community where you feel like you are genuinely respected," she said.
Santos' efforts to create this community seem to be working.
Another female comedian at Villain, Maor Ouzana, said her immigrant family does not know about her raunchy comedy, her queer identity and how she's using Villain to explore all of this. Her dad is orthodox Jewish, a Moroccan immigrant who grew up in Israel and then moved to Miami. Her mom is from Honduras and converted to Judaism.
Comedian Maor Ouzana creates a sketch with The Villain Theater on Sunday, July 29, 2018.
Credit Villain Theater
She feels like her identity and expression of femininity goes against the values she was raised with.
"Everything I do goes against what I was raised to do, but it's what I was meant to do, so that's the difference," Ouzana said.
She performs frequently in Villain ensembles, including YAS - South Florida's only LGBTQ improv group. But it wasn't until she found Villain -- what she calls her "oasis -- that she felt comfortable expressing her vulgarity, sexuality and femininity together onstage.
"There's something about the way that society brings up women, that they're not just physically or verbally confident in their vulgarity," Ouzana said. "I've always been sort of a rebel tomboy - my mom had to tell me, close your legs, don't sit like that, stop hanging out with all the boys."
Neither Santos nor Ouzanas' parents have come to see them perform. But the comedians say they have no problem with that.
"I have my own individual voice, and I'm glad that it gets to be heard," Ouzana said. "I can make it my experience, and I think the amazing thing is that other people see that and connect to it and involuntarily laugh at it."
Comedian Jannelys Santos is the chief operating officer with The Villain Theater and performs on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018.
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South Florida Nonprofit Teaches Boys About Sexual Violence And The Harm of Objectifying Women
By Sam Turken • Sep 5, 2018
Sam Turken / WLRN
Teenagers often spend their afternoons at the West Palm Beach Police Athletic League playing sports, watching movies and using computers.
But on one Monday afternoon in July, a group of middle and high school boys did something different. They participated in a discussion about rape and how not to objectify women.
South Florida All-Female Arts Collective Makes Room For The Non-Binary
By Riane Roldan • Sep 5, 2018
Riane Roldan / WLRN
At a journal-making workshop in early August, a group of 20 people gathered around tables at the Miami Workers Center in Liberty City. They talked loudly while folding paper, cutting fabric and gluing cardboard together to create a hardcover journal from scratch.


Join Liz on a journey to the heart of some of the Bible's most infamous Bad Girls: Eve, Potiphar's Wife, Delilah, and (of course!) Jezebel. Who knew they'd look so much like us?!
Our favorite Bad Girls in the New Testament are the ones whose stories have redemptive endings. the Woman at the Well, the Adulteress, the Bleeding Woman, and the Sinful Woman.
The Old Testament includes more than its share of Bad Girls. Not all of their stories end happily…but the lives of these women definitely do: Jael, Rahab, and Bathsheba.
Was Mary Magdalene a prostitute…a genuine Bad Girl? Discover the Gospel truth about the most myth-understood woman of the New Testament.


Striking pictorial Nepalese handmade rug in truly excellent condition. Wool pile — most likely high elevation yak wool — woven onto cotton warp & structure.
The rug is clearly inspired by the work of Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) — in particular his most famous woodblock print, The Great Wave Off Kanagawa, created some time in the 1830s. Hokusai was focused on multiple depictions of Mt. Fuji, which the rug faithfully reproduces in the background, majestically overlooking the wave as it assails the small boats and the desperate fishermen.
The rug is thick and heavy, and could be placed in a high foot traffic area. 1970s.
The price is $595. Shipping is $57 within mainland U.S.
Huge handmade Tibetan rug. Thick wool on cotton. Original retail price tag still attached — $7500.
Exact size is 13 ft. 2 in. by 10 ft. Photo with coin is the back of the rug. The wrinkles are only from the rug being rolled up after washing and will come out easily once the rug is spread out on a floor and walked on.
Very heavy and thick. Rug weighs over a 100 pounds. Neutral colors. Natural wool (sheep – yak) woven onto natural cotton. No wear. This is a rug that can handle heavy foot traffic and last for many decades. No synthetic materials, no outgassing such as happens with manufactured carpeting. Perfect for children and infants.
The rug was in storage for a number of years and needed the dust washed out. It was professionally hand-washed by Artisan Fine Rug Care in Santa Cruz.
Free local pickup in the Bay Area or Monterey area. I have a storage unit near the Oakland airport where it would be easy to view and pickup the rug.
I can ship it but weighs over a hundred pounds so probably around $125 to ship. I will have to add shipping costs depending on your location if you need it shipped.
Please email me with questions or to schedule a viewing. Thank you.


Damien Grelat of Bordeaux's legendary winery Château Palmer believes that sustainability is the way to go in the vineyard and beyond.
A natural style of winemaking is practised at Palmer's sprawling vineyards, which includes not spraying pesticides on the vines, using organic material to fertilise the soil and vinifying with natural yeast.
"We must respect and optimise the terroir, which is a gift from nature, and in the end, you have to interfere as little as possible," adds Grelat, who joined as the winery as its Asia Pacific export director in 2014.
The estate's environmental conditions, or terroir, is what makes Palmer wines so great. Ranked as a third growth in the 1855 classification of Bordeaux wines, Palmer has punched above its class to rival top grade wines.
"We are happy to be challengers, there are a few legendary vintages which can compete with the first class," says Grelat, a native of Bordeaux. He grew up in the countryside surrounded by beautiful architecture and working summer jobs at vineyards.
For today's consumers, how relevant is the grading of wines made on the orders of a French emperor over a century ago?
The 1855 classification is undoubtedly an important part of history, says Grelat, but he advises against being overly concerned when picking out wines.
Spending a great deal of time in this part of the world for work, Grelat says wine aficionados in Asia are getting more savvy and sophisticated.
"There used to be a lot of label drinkers in the emerging markets, such as China and Thailand. They choose the bottle because of its reputation, or price," says Grelat, who picked up Mandarin while studying at the National Taiwan University in Taipei.
Food is a big part of the Asian culture, and Grelat recommends pairing Palmer wines with Cantonese roast duck or pork belly.
Explaining why they make a good combination, Sarment sommelier Sean Ou says that the wine's tannin breaks down the protein in the meat, making the meat tender and soft. The sharp notes of the wine cut through the fattiness of the meat.
It's no surprise then that pigeon is the star of Chateau Palmer's latest recipe shared on its website. The dish, pigeon pie filled with smoked bacon and ceps, was created by Palmer's in-house chef Seiji Nagayama.
The Japanese chef's exquisite French dishes are served to private clients who visit the estate's grounds all year round.
Aware that food is a big part of the Asian culture, Grelat recommends pairing Palmer wines with Cantonese roast duck or pork belly.


Mike Fogarty '90 grew up in Melrose, Mass., a Northshore community of Boston, and attended St John's Prep, an all-boys Catholic high school located in Danvers, Mass. Growing up as one of four boys, spanning only eight years, a strong competitive spirit was instilled in him at a young age as the brothers challenged each other often. In high school, he competed in three varsity sports; football, indoor track & field (winter), and outdoor track & field (spring).
When it came time to make a college decision, Mike felt the most comfortable at Wesleyan. He liked the coaching staff, and a couple of former St John's students were at Wesleyan (Matt Coan '89, Norm Beaulieu '89 and Dave Glatz '87). Their positive school spirit convinced him to head to Middletown. He immediately felt a part of the campus and the team in comparison to the other schools he visited.
Here at Wesleyan, Mike played football and was on the track team in the winter and spring, participating in throwing events. He was coached by Bill Macdermott as a freshman but during his sophomore year, the team underwent a coaching change as Kevin Spencer took over the helm.
During his junior season, Mike took a break from football to recover from an injury. He returned his senior year and was able to earn a starting role on the offensive line, despite his hiatus. A highlight during his senior campaign was lining up across from Ted Rogers, a Williams College standout who went on to play one season in the NFL. These were key building years for Wesleyan football as the team posted a winning season right after he left. Mike also served as one of the captains of the track teams his senior year.
However, Mike's greatest memories weren't about the records. He loves looking back and remembering the team spirit and comradery he felt during his time on the team. "There's something about having the field in the middle of the campus," Mike said in a recent interview. "It's just a great place to play the game." Some of his best friends are still the people who he played football with at Wesleyan. "Even if we don't see each other for years at a time, there is still an immediate connection and sense of bonding between us."
During his time on campus, Mike also found time to manage the East College cafeteria, which is now Summerfields in the Butterfields Dorm. He worked many breakfast and lunch shifts on top of dedicating much of his time as a three-sport athlete. Additionally, Mike pledged the fraternity Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE) and subsequently served as an officer nearly every semester. He led the fraternity as President his senior year and describes DKE as being a great group of guys with similar interests.
After graduating in 1990, he returned to Boston to work for Boston Coach, a ground transportation company. There, he held a variety of positions and responsibilities until 2005, when he founded his own ground transportation venture, Tristar. His youngest brother, Brian, who had followed his footsteps to Wesleyan as a baseball player, graduated eight years later and then joined Mike in his new company. Together, they built a high-performing business, and in 2016, Mike and the other executives elected to sell the business to Addison Lee Group.
Currently, Mike serves as President of Addison Lee Group of North America. If you ever use black cars, busses, or shuttles, you may very well have been using his company. They work for corporate accounts, as well as private passengers. Just recently, Mike has put his Wesleyan government major to work. "We were lobbying for a level playing field against companies like Uber and Lyft," he recollects. His knowledge of government process served him well. Other Wesleyan friends of Mike, including his brother, Brian, and Frank Barrett '87, a former hockey and baseball player, still work with him as well.
Mike has stayed living in the Boston area. He married his wife, Zoe, in 1996 and is looking forward to touring Wesleyan with his older son, Griffin, who is currently a high school junior. Justin, a freshman in high school, trails close behind.
When Mike thinks about his experiences on the Wesleyan campus, he is grateful for its commitment to diversity. Having gone to an all-boys Catholic high school, "Wesleyan was the first meaningful exposure to people with wildly different perspectives." He went on to talk about how these experiences opened his eyes to differences in the world, and are the foundation of the interpersonal skills he uses every day in the corporate world. As an undergraduate, throwing a frisbee on Foss Hill with people of divergent backgrounds was routine. Now he realizes how important those experiences were in becoming an open-minded business person; he not only looks for other perspectives, but he also values them.
Without the support and scholarships that were available to him because of generous Wesleyan alumni, Mike would not have had his collegiate experience. Therefore, he gives back, supporting the programs and cheering on Wesleyan and its athletes. "Ever since I graduated," he said, "I have felt the need to pay it back. I want other people to be able to have the same great experience I did."