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Q: Getting an error as "Could not initialize class sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection" in ZK Framework My code is below :
home.zul
<?page title="Home" contentType="text/html;charset=UTF-8"?>
<zk>
<window title="Home" border="normal" maximizable="true" height="488px"
apply="org.zkoss.bind.BindComposer" viewModel="@id('vm') @init('com.company.login.HomePage')">

 <borderlayout>

    <north height="80px">
        <hlayout>

            <space  width="600px"/>
                <menubar id="menubar" width="100%"  autodrop="true">
                    <menuitem label="Home" />
                    <menu label="Library" >
                        <menupopup>
                            <menu label="JAVA">
                                <menupopup>
                                <menuitem label="Method Overloading" />
                                <menuitem label="Method Overriding" />
                                <menuitem label="Polymorpsim" />
                                </menupopup>
                            </menu>
                            <menuitem label="C++" />
                            <menuitem label="C#" />
                            <menu label="SELENIUM">
                                <menupopup>
                                <menuitem label="Selenium IDE" />
                                <menuitem label="Object Identification" />
                                <menuitem label="Handling Dynamic Obj" />
                                </menupopup>
                            </menu>
                        </menupopup>
                    </menu>
                    <menuitem label="Contact us" />
                </menubar>
         </hlayout>
    </north>

    <west width="170px">
        <vlayout>
            <tree id="tree" >
                <treecols sizable="true">
                    <treecol label="Library" />
                </treecols>

        <treechildren>
            <treeitem>
                <treerow>
                    <treecell label="JAVA" />
                </treerow>
                    <treechildren>
                        <treeitem>
                            <treerow>
                                <treecell> <toolbarbutton   id="click1" label="Method Overloading" >
                                <attribute name="onClick">iframe.setSrc("http://www.javatpoint.com/method-overloading-in-java");

                                </attribute>

                                 </toolbarbutton>
                                </treecell>
                            </treerow>
                        </treeitem>

                        <treeitem>
                            <treerow>
                                <treecell> <toolbarbutton id="click2" label="Method Overriding" >
                                <attribute name="onClick">iframe.setSrc("http://www.javatpoint.com/method-overriding-in-java");

                                </attribute>
                                </toolbarbutton>
                                </treecell>
                            </treerow>
                        </treeitem>

                        <treeitem>
                            <treerow>
                                <treecell> <toolbarbutton id="click3" label="Polymorpsim">
                                <attribute name="onClick">iframe.setSrc("http://www.javatpoint.com/runtime-polymorphism-in-java");

                                </attribute>
                                </toolbarbutton>
                                </treecell>
                            </treerow>
                        </treeitem>
                    </treechildren>
                </treeitem>

                    <treeitem>
                        <treerow>
                            <treecell label="C++" />
                        </treerow>
                    </treeitem>

                    <treeitem>
                        <treerow>
                            <treecell label="C#" />
                        </treerow>
                    </treeitem>

            <treeitem>
                <treerow>
                    <treecell label="SELENIUM" />
                </treerow>

                    <treechildren>
                        <treeitem>
                            <treerow>
                                <treecell> <toolbarbutton id="click4" label="Selenium IDE" >
                                <attribute name="onClick">iframe.setSrc("http://www.seleniumhq.org/docs/02_selenium_ide.jsp");</attribute>
                                </toolbarbutton>
                                </treecell>
                            </treerow>
                        </treeitem>

                        <treeitem >
                            <treerow>
                                <treecell> <toolbarbutton id="click5" label="Object Identification" >
                                <attribute name="onClick">iframe.setSrc("http://www.testinginterviewquestion.com/p/object-identification-in-selenium.html");</attribute>
                                </toolbarbutton>
                                </treecell>
                            </treerow>
                        </treeitem>

                        <treeitem >
                            <treerow>
                                <treecell> <toolbarbutton id="click6" label="Handling Dynamic Obj"  >
                                <attribute name="onClick">iframe.setSrc("http://www.testerlogic.com/handling-dynamic-elements-in-selenium-webdriver/");</attribute>
                                </toolbarbutton>
                                </treecell>
                            </treerow>
                        </treeitem>
                    </treechildren>
                </treeitem>
            </treechildren>
        </tree>
    </vlayout>
</west>

    <south height="30px">

    </south>

        <vlayout>

        </vlayout>

     </borderlayout>

  </window>
  </zk>

HomePage.Java
package com.company.login;

 import org.zkoss.bind.annotation.Command;
 import org.zkoss.zk.ui.Execution;
 import org.zkoss.zk.ui.Executions;
 import org.zkoss.zk.ui.select.annotation.Listen;

  public class HomePage {

   @Command
    public void getImage(){

        Executions.sendRedirect("/home.zul");

 }

@Listen("onClick = #click1")

public void showModal() {

    Execution execution = Executions.getCurrent();
    execution.getParameter("myValue");

    }

  }

While running the above code I am getting my homepage however when I am trying to click on any link I am getting an error message stating : "Could not initialize class sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection "
Please find the below error message:
java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: Could not initialize class sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection
at sun.net.www.protocol.http.Handler.openConnection(Unknown Source)
at sun.net.www.protocol.http.Handler.openConnection(Unknown Source)
at java.net.URL.openConnection(Unknown Source)
at org.zkoss.zkex.rt.Runtime.sendError(Unknown Source)
at org.zkoss.zkex.rt.Runtime.sendError(Unknown Source)
at org.zkoss.zkex.rt.Runtime.init(Unknown Source)
at org.zkoss.zkex.init.DesktopInit$RTInfoService.service(Unknown Source)
at org.zkoss.zk.ui.impl.DesktopImpl.service(DesktopImpl.java:750)
at org.zkoss.zk.ui.impl.UiEngineImpl.execUpdate(UiEngineImpl.java:1317)
at org.zkoss.zk.au.http.DHtmlUpdateServlet.process(DHtmlUpdateServlet.java:606)
at org.zkoss.zk.au.http.DHtmlUpdateServlet.doGet(DHtmlUpdateServlet.java:482)
at org.zkoss.zk.au.http.DHtmlUpdateServlet.doPost(DHtmlUpdateServlet.java:490)
at javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:648)
at javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:729)
at org.apache.catalina.core.ApplicationFilterChain.internalDoFilter(ApplicationFilterChain.java:292)
at org.apache.catalina.core.ApplicationFilterChain.doFilter(ApplicationFilterChain.java:207)
at org.apache.tomcat.websocket.server.WsFilter.doFilter(WsFilter.java:52)
at org.apache.catalina.core.ApplicationFilterChain.internalDoFilter(ApplicationFilterChain.java:240)
at org.apache.catalina.core.ApplicationFilterChain.doFilter(ApplicationFilterChain.java:207)
at org.apache.catalina.core.StandardWrapperValve.invoke(StandardWrapperValve.java:212)
at org.apache.catalina.core.StandardContextValve.invoke(StandardContextValve.java:106)
at org.apache.catalina.authenticator.AuthenticatorBase.invoke(AuthenticatorBase.java:502)
at org.apache.catalina.core.StandardHostValve.invoke(StandardHostValve.java:141)
at org.apache.catalina.valves.ErrorReportValve.invoke(ErrorReportValve.java:79)
at org.apache.catalina.valves.AbstractAccessLogValve.invoke(AbstractAccessLogValve.java:616)
at org.apache.catalina.core.StandardEngineValve.invoke(StandardEngineValve.java:88)
at org.apache.catalina.connector.CoyoteAdapter.service(CoyoteAdapter.java:509)
at org.apache.coyote.http11.AbstractHttp11Processor.process(AbstractHttp11Processor.java:1104)
at org.apache.coyote.AbstractProtocol$AbstractConnectionHandler.process(AbstractProtocol.java:684)
at org.apache.tomcat.util.net.NioEndpoint$SocketProcessor.doRun(NioEndpoint.java:1520)
at org.apache.tomcat.util.net.NioEndpoint$SocketProcessor.run(NioEndpoint.java:1476)
at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(Unknown Source)
at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(Unknown Source)
at org.apache.tomcat.util.threads.TaskThread$WrappingRunnable.run(TaskThread.java:61)
at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)

Please let me know how to proceed further as I am using all the latest jars.


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By: Dick Wynia
Ordinary Commission
22 minutes / 2019
Throughout our Reformed congregations and communities, more and more attention is being given to the call to reach out to our neighbors in the Name of Christ. Congregations and councils are talking about what they can do in their particular locations. There is a shift from relying exclusively on ordained missionaries and organized mission projects to being active as individual believers.
Lifestyle evangelism
Jesus said in Matthew 5:16, "Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven," and Paul instructs slaves in Titus 2:10, that they ought to behave in such a way that they "adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour." These words suggest that one way, at least, in which we are to make the gospel known involves simply living our day to day lives as believers where people can see us, and get to know what makes us tick, namely, the grace of God in Jesus Christ.
John Dickson, in a book that we studied recently as ministers in the Niagara area, stated that personal interaction and personal relationships are aspects of "the best kept secret of Christian mission." You don't need special training; you don't need to learn any strategies or particular skills. You just need to take an interest in the people around you in your neighbourhood, your university or workplace, and invite them to get to know you, and to observe as you live the Christian life. The Gospel Comes With A House Key, a recent book by Rosaria Champagne Butterfield, promotes hospitality as a very practical way for ordinary people to create a context in which this kind of interaction can take place.
This is what two young filmmakers from southern Ontario, Jacob Valk and John-Michael Bout, call, the "ordinary commission." In an effort to learn how "ordinary believers" can personally fulfill the great commission, Jacob and John-Michael customized a 1977 Dodge van and travelled to mission conferences in Florida and Texas. They chronicled their journey and their findings in a 22-minute documentary called, Ordinary Commission. At the conferences, they encountered two organizations that were established to provide ordinary Christians an opportunity to reach their communities with the gospel. The communities in question are made up of people who have hobbies in common: surfers, and video gamers.
These are admittedly hobbies that come with several question marks, and even if a believer involved in these activities would avoid the pitfalls stereotypically associated with them, it would no doubt be a challenge to maintain the posture of being in the world but not of the world. By reputation, at least, there are questions about the content and the character of some of the most popular video games, and, gamers spend an inordinate amount of time alone or in a virtual community. That raises questions about the appropriateness of deep involvement in video gaming.
Of course, no one disputes that surfers and gamers need the gospel, or that Jesus associated with people considered undesirable by the religious community. And it's also true that there are many "respectable" hobbies that can consume an inordinate amount of our time and money.
However, it's clear that before Christians immerse themselves in any activity, they should consider the implications and possible complications. How do we handle ourselves in clubs or groups that have questionable priorities, such as a community hockey or softball team that has a "win at all costs" ethic? What are some of the ethical barriers that could stand in the way for believers to become involved in community activities — for example, Sunday games or meetings?
For their part, Jacob and John-Michael do not intend to endorse these particular organizations or hobbies. They only want to use them as illustrations of how believers can fulfill the "ordinary commission." That's the basic message of the documentary: we should look at the various communities in which we are involved as mission fields. The principle illustrated by organizations such as Christian Surfers, and the outreach to gamers called Love Thy Nerd, can be applied to all kinds of communities, such as neighborhoods and workplaces.
The point is that we all have neighbours in one context or another. Some live next door, down the hall, or down the road; some play hockey or bridge with us, or belong to the knitting club; some work or study at the same place we do. The documentary makes it clear that our involvement in these communities gives us the opportunity to take up the "ordinary commission," and bring the gospel to our neighbors.
The documentary is accompanied by a "Workshop" (i.e. leader's guide and questions), intended to facilitate a discussion of the "ordinary commission," and encourage viewers to think of ways in which they can carry it out. The workshop could be improved by including questions which encourage participants to reflect on the challenge of being "in the world, but not of the world" as we involve ourselves in various hobbies and activities. It might be helpful, for example, to include some reflection on the implications of Paul's warning in 2 Corinthians 6:14, "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers."
That noted, this is highly recommended for small groups, and for study societies.
You can watch Ordinary Commission below and download their workshop here (you will have to give your name and email address).
Rev. Dick Wynia is the pastor of Vineyard Canadian Reformed Church.
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Tehran, April 30, Taliya News – In a bid to counter the West's cultural onslaught and in order to promote the Islamic-Iranian culture, as well as producing Iranian computer games, Tabyan Cultural, Information Processing Institute for 1st time in Iran presented Saving the Port strategic computer game.
According to the news, the quality and options of the game are quite comparable to its foreign alike types, and in some cases it is even superior.
Designed and produced by Multimedia Office of Tebyan relaying on a reasonable time and money investment, the game is the first Iranian strategic computer amusement, matching the most updated international standards for its type.
The designers of the game have all the same tried to replace the excessive amount of aggression seen in strategic Western game with rational thinking s much as possible, that is one of the advantages of the Iranian version compared to foreign types.
The graphic game despite its high graphic works and programming possibilities can be uploaded in most PCs, even with lowest hardware.
It is thus predicted that Save the Port with its special features, as the first Iranian strategic computer game, and thanks to its rational retail sales price find its place in country's software market, and even leave behind its foreign competitors in some parts of the world.
The came would be presented to the public as of May 4th, and interested individuals can for further information refer to Tebyan Co. site.
I heard in one of the scenes Khomeyni is having a fist fight with Saddam!
faghat hamin monde bod ke to game yad bedam chejori adam bekoshan ke khoda ro shokr in moshkelam hal shod!
With age you will see that its more mature to let the kid within out for play, than to deny its existence!
I would love to see President Mahmoud AhmadiNejad as super mario character!
Man i used to hate him b4 but after i heard many things from him i think he is really a man but there things which they are doing wrong.
The only thing i dont like is there islamic rule.Every1 should live there on life.


all the other delights of Wicklow, the garden of Ireland.
scarcely faded from the sky.
serving as a sign-post which we were to follow.
barren–rock rising above rock, crag above crag, in a morose solitude.
of man, to the mountain crag, the work of the Creator.
were a bed, a few chairs, and a table.
"Niall lives here for weeks at a time," explained Winifred.
of apple jelly, which the landlord had specially recommended.
restored them to their places in the cupboard built against the rock.
withdrawing again, and looking all around him with eager, troubled eyes.
by the gleam of shining metal. I stood still and drew my breath hard.
Was I dreaming, or had I gone back to the world of the Arabian Nights?
streams and also for gold still in the lump.
Irish tongue, which Niall had taught her.
at first perceived what was going on.
She interposed her slender figure between us as she spoke.
"And 'tis you who want me to go for my own good," Winifred said gravely.
Niall turned away with a groan.
"What care I for Father Owen or the lady?" he exclaimed.
She put her small hand on his arm, and the touch seemed to calm him.
table, he buried his face in his hands and so remained for some moments.
He paused and looked around him for an instant.
Her voice broke a little.
The tears coursed down his cheeks and there was anguish in his voice.
"There spoke my own lady!" cried Niall, triumphantly.
"Nothing shall ever make me forget," added Winifred.
more by the noise of the Phoul-a-Phooka, retraced our steps in silence.
Father Owen laughed, and even the girl smiled through her tears.
The girl started at sound of my voice and blushed rosy red.
"I didn't know you were here!" she muttered confusedly.
the delicate kerchief she drew from the folds of her cloak.
that I forgave her on the spot.
new tears darkening them; for her old friend's words had touched her.
choke her, and she put them in her pocket silently.
"When will you start for America?" asked the priest.
"You have never been in America, Father?" I inquired.
I could not but laugh at the drollery of his expression.
wonder at the hold he had upon his parishioners.
At this moment Winifred, breathless from her chase, entered the room.
"Isn't it beautiful?" she whispered.
childhood are very real and very deep, though they do not last.
"Father Owen plays every trouble away into peace," I observed.
fervor: "My Jesus, mercy! My Jesus, mercy!" No other prayer only that.
summer twilight. Winifred's hand was locked in mine as we went.
"He is a wise man and a saint," I answered.
"Oh, yes!" she assented, with pretty enthusiasm. "He is just like St.
heard her protest against going to America. Father Owen had won the day.


Political Correctness at Universities (US).
In more words then, If the liberal students want to keep themselves ignorant by chasing away anything that challenges their world view then that is their choice.
This is why liberalism is cancer.
No its racist to think an inner city thug automatically has a dark hue.
But it's not racist to think that mass-murderers are automatically white?
it seems to be encouraged in liberalism these days. Everyone talks of safe spaces and microaggressions. Or did you miss the point of this thread?
The norm is now for liberal students to not engage anything that threatens them or that they don't agree with. Not the exception.
Find me liberal students that study things that frighten or horrify them.
You make a lot of assumptions i probably would have to dig very hard to find someone like that because that's not the narrative, now days news only gets reported on snow flakes and those that want safe spaces because that gets hits on websites and people commenting.
It was the choice of the Nazis to chase away anyone who didn't share their views. Same with the communists. And you're giving justifications for the liberals to do the same thing because it's "their choice".
Thus, from a political perspective we can see that liberalism is inherently hypocritical and corrupt to the core; thus liberalism is to society as cancer is to the human body.
Almost sig worthy. No use engaging with. On the ignore list you go.
You know that is a racist sentiment to hold?
Unless you believe that black people cannot be racist, which would not surprise me.
What kind of university course is horrifying or frightening....?
Anything that requires a trigger warning, presumably.
Apparently anything that disagrees with a liberal viewpoint.
Examples include criticism of Islam.
Apparently it is unfair if you graduate with a degree in women's studies and are not immediately given a high paying job MAKING A DIFFERENCE in the world.
Just a joke taking into account the current rhetoric in our country.
Fair comment but i will give most people the benefit that they mature.
Those students are soon to be unleashed upon the world as adults. They vote as well. They're going to be your political leaders, colleagues, managers and shudder, human resource managers of tomorrow. A safe space is coming to an office space near you. Better get your microaggressions and privileges in check.
Nah people learn in a multicultural environment, people grow mature.
Ag don't be such a liberal hiding in your safe space.
FYI its just a light hearted joke.
Sensitive cry babies. Someone could paint their face white for all I care and nobody will be offended because we aren't ashamed of who we are, but now let someone paint their face black and all hell breaks lose and SJW tears flood the world.
Even the SA government has no clue as to who owns what land or what was "stolen" so, perhaps, you can enlighten us?
When I think of white people, I think of all the wonderful discoveries and inventions that originated from them in the last thousand years and it helps me to undestand the chip of the collective shoulder of those whose ancestors were not part of that progress.
In 1944 thousands of eighteen year olds stormed the beaches of Normandy, facing almost certain death, in order to make the world a safer place.
In the 21st century thousands of whiney eighteen year old pansies and liberal SJWs need a safe place because words hurt their feelings.
Stop the world - I wanna get off.
Don't be so touched, I see people complaining about liberals being snow flakes seem to be snow flakes themselves you just got to touch the right nerve.


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In an undisputed contest, shooting their highest score this season, 996 points, Auburn AJROTC defeated Grainger AJROTC. Their fifth win in a row, Auburn AJROTC is in third place in their Division with a 5 - 1 record. Auburn AJROTC was led by Marcos Mauries who shot a 267. The remaining contributing members were Lael Verace, Donni Purifoy , and Suryia Malivarn. Auburn AJROTC is from Rockford, IL, and is coached by Chris McMullen.
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Next up Auburn AJROTC will compete against Alvin C. York Institute from Jamestown, TN. Alvin C. York Institute currently has a 0 - 6 record. Grainger AJROTC will compete against Seneca Valley AJROTC from Harmony, PA. Seneca Valley AJROTC currently has a 3 - 3 record.
These two teams are competing in the Army JROTC Governors Division of the Orion National Air Rifle League. Sponsored by the Orion Scoring System, the league is a national team league for high school teams and junior rifle clubs. The league has two parts. An 8 week round-robin regular season going on now. Followed by a single-elimination tournament, for the top eight teams who will compete for the league championship.


I had more postal business to do yesterday and if you don't know, me and post offices, we are natural enemies in the wild.
But yesterday, yesterday, it felt like I turned a corner in my life and suddenly was walking along in a parallel universe.
But if I arrive at 11.59.59, for example, the 'ladies' at the post office are gonna see me coming, note full well the fear in my eyes, and slam that door right in my face - even as I'm galloping up the wheelchair-access ramp.
It's only wheelchair-access because it was built so long ago that in those days people had to drag their dead relatives behind them everywhere they went while they waited for the Black Death sub-committee to make a ruling on where their relatives could be burned or buried. Besides, stairs hadn't been invented.
So I figured, "relax Paul, don't even try. Squash that urge to get it done before midday. You can try after the midday sleeping break."
Not my sleeping break, theirs.
They got to sleep midday til 3pm every week day cos the task of slipping envelopes into bags hung at hip height is taxing almost beyond comprehension. And don't even get started on the skill required to tear pre-torn stamps out of sheets kept in softly padded books kept at room temperature so as to precipitate easy access and somehow assuage the laws of physics.
I waited til 2.49pm. Then I casually strolled out of the house to my car. Casually fiddled with the rear vision mirrors, all three, til they were just so. Then I drove casually down to the post office, waved a couple of cars to go ahead of me at different junctures... pulled the car into a parking bay, waited for the panic-stricken dude in the car screetching to a halt next to me to alight from his vehicle and rush off to whatever doom awaited him before I nonchalantly exited my vehicle. I then sauntered to the post office, fifty meters away, turned the corner of the building, perambulated along and then up the wheelchair-access ramp and tried the door.
I'd known they were on summer holidays a month ago, but I wasn't prepared for them to still be on summer holidays.
I read the sign. They were only open in the mornings all during August and up to and including September 10th.
I felt a twitch in my lip. I began eating my tongue.
"No matter," I said to God.
Then I turned and went back to my car and drove to the next town.
"Surely...." I thought all during the drive. "Surely...."
But alas, they too were still closed for the summer and wouldn't return to regular hours til after Sept 10.
I knew I could not go back to the post office two towns over - it was the scene of my most recent histrionics. I had to try somewhere new.
So I drove to the town next to the town next to the town that's next to the town next over.
I couldn't find a post office. I pulled up outside a bakery and went inside. Three men were standing on the stoop. I thought: "I bet they know where the post office is...." but I didn't want to stop their conversation or their enjoyment of lunch.
I went inside and asked the lady behind the counter.
"Excuse me, do you have a post office in this town?"
She shrugged. She didn't know. She pointed to the men out front.
"They are locals, I'm sure they know...." she said.
They did know. They gave me exacting instructions on how to get there. I got back in my car, drove to the post office, parked, and walked to the front doors.
My heart was heavy. I thought "I bet it's closed for the summer, too."
I pulled at the door handle. Nothing.
Angels sang a soft, lilting chorus in my ears.
Inside the post office it looked modern. Organised. Neat. Fresh.
I looked for the large envelopes I would need. I couldn't find them.
I thought: "I could ask one of the counter staff, but i don't want to make them angry..."
Then I swallowed my fear and approached a young man behind counter two. "Excuse me, I don't mean to interrupt, but do you have any A4 sized envelopes?"
He said: "Yes, we have them in packs of ten."
Then he strode out from behind the counter and helpfully ushered me to where they were located.
I picked out some envelopes. I returned to his counter and paid for the envelopes.
Then I stepped aside to a stand up counter, withdrew an envelope from the pack, wrote the address on the front, with my address on the back, folded up and stuffed my posters into the envelope and returned to the counter. The same counter.
I said "Can I pay for the postage here or do I have to go over to that other counter??"
Cos that's what you always have to do in German post offices.
"No no...." he said with yet another smile. "You can pay here too, it doesn't matter."
So I handed over my envelope of posters. I paid a frighteningly small amount for the privilege. He smiled again. "Anything else you would like today?"
I was so taken aback I said: "You know, this right here is the finest post office in all of Germany."
I went back out into the street and noticed that the world was somehow a little lighter, a little brighter. The birds sang. The air was fresh and cool and I drank it down with inordinate pleasure.
It felt as if time and space had conspired to meet me there and then. The three of us jumped in the car and drove home, fresh and alive and promising each other never to lose touch again.


i was playing pokemon sapphire on my new SP and i realized that there was no way to transport the old pokemon from red/blue/gold/silver/yellow/crystal to the GBA versions. the idea i had was for them to release the old games on GBA and maybe even make it a special edition and try to fit 2 games on 1 GBA cart, like a Red+Blue or Gold+Silver combo.
while on the topic i was thinking about them releasing a GC disc with the japanese starfox2 when they release the other starfox game thats supposed to be space only for GC.
Nintendo is one of those companies that can pull off a buncha remixes of old games because of the classic gameplay in them.
the old pokemon games are still in recent memory and sport lesser graphics and similar gameplay. they would have to sell them cheaper and they would lose money cause ppl would get the bargain one instead.
The Pokemon Red and Blue games are still pretty recent and most people already own the pokemon games. (One of the best selling games of all time) Also why would you want version red and blue on one cartridge? You have to have 1 save file for each diffrent version and you would have to beat red and then go beat blue which would be boring sence there almost identical.
if they were gonna put red on they same cart as blue they should just merge the two games so that its like a old skool delux pokemon adventure with every old pokemon available. and you should be able to be a rocket. I wanna Rocket version of pokemon dang it!!!


The depth and breadth of HSM's reach provides students the opportunity to follow their passions. If there is an area of health care you would like to explore, HSM provides access to industry and academic expertise as well as several channels for real world projects. Through HSM I've been able to craft my own health care adventure.
Growing up, my mother had breast cancer from when I was 9 until I was 20. We were fortunate to live in a time of targeted therapies, one of which enabled her to live with metastatic disease for 8 years at a time when the average was 2.5 years. However, she ultimately died of metastatic breast cancer when I was a college junior, and we as a family struggled to navigate the health care system throughout her battle. Looking back at my family's experiences, I wonder what could be done to improve the lives of patients with serious illness and maximize value. I found myself left with questions on the health care system that I hoped to explore at Fuqua.
Innovation – What does it take for manufacturers to commercialize new drugs addressing high unmet medical need?
Access – What are the trends in access and payment?
Quality – How are providers improving patient safety?
Innovation: When it comes to understanding innovation in areas of high unmet medical need, I took part in a mentored study called "New Venture Fellows" and interned at Bristol-Myers Squibb in World Wide Oncology Strategy. New Venture Fellows allowed me to work on an early stage pre-clinical technology developed by a Duke Researcher with potential applications to triple negative breast cancer, while Bristol-Myers Squibb gave me exposure to working on secondary innovations to a blockbuster immuno-oncology product. These experiences gave me a glimpse into the commercial work required to commercialize novel products at very different points in the product life cycle.
Access: Last spring I took a course called Public Policy 890.01: Policy and Management for High-Value Health Care taught by former FDA commissioner Dr. Mark McClellan. The course highlighted strategies and policy reforms to improve health care with an amazing roster of speakers including leaders from government, provider, tech and biopharma. Most relevantly to my goals was a lecture and speaker from a leading manufacturer on value-based payment in biopharma and episode-based payment to the provider. This term I will be taking HLTHMGMT: Health Systems & Policy and am looking forward to visiting DC in January with my classmates to meet and hear from members of government and industry.
Quality: Finally, this semester I am working on another mentored study at Duke Hospital around patient education. The goal of my project is to aid DUHS in their transition to a new patient education platform which will provide a broader offering of materials and videos for patients. The new system will also increase access to translated materials. This experience has allowed to learn about the culture on the provider side and more tactically, the benefits of patient education including better outcomes and potentially shared decision making as well considerations when introducing change to a large health system such as provider training and support.


My kids love alphabet soup. Our homemade alphabet soup is packed with veggies – which makes it one of our go-to vegetarian recipes for kids. It's especially great for those picky eaters on meatless Monday.
Hunting around for those little letters is a super simple way to get the kids to eat their food. Right?! I've been making homemade alphabet soup for my girls since they first started eating solid food.
Why homemade and not alphabet soup from a can? Making your own homemade alphabet soup gives you the ability to control the ingredients and more importantly the salt content. Canned soups typically contain large amounts of salt. Homemade soup doesn't need nearly as much salt. Speaking of controlling ingredients, this recipe includes a delicious combination of frozen vegetables; corn, lima beans, zucchini, peppers and carrots. Add whatever vegetables your family likes to eat – as many or as few as you like. Not to worry, if your kids aren't keen on eating veggies, I've included a quick step that will help you hide them.
The added bonus of making a BIG pot of soup on the weekend, is how easy it is to add soup to the kid's lunch box all week long. There really is nothing quite like a steaming bowl of homemade soup with some crackers for lunch on a chilly winter day.
Begin by warming the oil over medium heat. Saute the onion until it is softened. Then add garlic and celery, saute until celery is soft.
Next, to wake up the dried herbs, stir in the dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, salt and pepper.
When the herbs begin to smell delicious, pour in the can of tomatoes, the tomato paste and the carton of vegetable stock. Bring the soup up to a boil and then drop to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Now it's time for the secret weapon – frozen vegetables. Add whatever combination of vegetables your family likes. Bring the soup up to a boil again and drop it down to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes.
If your kids don't like eating chunky vegetables, use an emersion blender to puree the cooked vegetables…before adding the pasta. Your soup will end up being a little bit thicker, so you may need to add an additional 1/2 cup of stock.
Time for the letters! Stir in the dried pasta and the additional 1 cup of vegetable stock. Simmer for 10 minutes. – until the letter are al dente.
Serve up the soup right away or set it aside to cool. Once the soup has cooled, store the soup in an air tight container in the fridge until ready to use.
This soup makes a delicious addition to the kids' lunch box – or mom and dad's lunchbox. My kids love having a thermos full of soup for lunch.
Make a big batch of this vegetable packed homemade alphabet soup and enjoy it all week long. A totally kid approved soup recipe. Perfect for the lunchbox thermos.
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So, Mr. Poloz – is it all uphill from here? Today's Bank of Canada interest rate announcement has a decidedly optimistic tone, despite dour news for the economy's first quarter. In the announcement, which did not call for any change to the trendsetting Overnight Lending Rate (currently 0.75 per cent), the Bank states that while the impact of oil has led to a "very weak" Q1, the timeline for economic capacity remains on track for the end of 2016, and that current monetary policy stimulus remains "appropriate".
The impact of dropping oil prices, while still being fully realized, essentially "stalled" the economy in Q1; the Bank cut its growth forecast for the quarter to zero from 1.5 per cent. However, despite derailed growth estimates, the Bank believes the fallout, though front loaded, will not be larger than expected.
"The ultimate size of this impact will need to be monitored closely," the Bank states.
The Bank expects real GDP to rebound by 1.9 per cent in 2015 (down from the previously forecast 2.1 and last year's 2.5), 2.5 per cent in 2016, and 2.0 per cent in 2017.
Nothing, if you're a variable-rate mortgage borrower: no change to the Overnight Lending Rate means the banks will stick to status quo on their Prime pricing (currently at 2.85 per cent). However, we're in the midst of one of the most competitive mortgage seasons ever – both fixed and variable rate shoppers have access to some of the lowest pricing ever seen. Click here to view the best rates in your region.


Don't expect a 'deal' from the sellers if it is a new listing. If the home has been on the market for a while, they may be more willing to negotiate. Many buyers assume something is 'wrong' with the home if it has been sitting for a long time. It could have just been listed at a price that was too high.
5. Are any repairs needed?
Consider the overall condition and age of the home. Sellers will reveal known issues in the disclosures that your agent will provide to you. Other unknown issues will be revealed in the inspection.
If you have more questions about the buying process, we're happy to answer any questions you may have and get started finding the right home for you!
Lately whenever I have gone to look at homes, I have a hard time deciding which ones I like better. For the most part, I like just about everything that I see, so I want to get more specifics on the home itself. These questions all sound like they would be really helpful in deciding on a home, especially the first two questions. Then I can get an idea of what the realtor thinks and if they know anything about the house that might be concerning.


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The South and East Alligator Rivers, Northern Territory
Beautiful Katherine Gorge, Northern Territory, Australia
The South and East Alligator Rivers
An Antipodean travel company serving World Travellers since 1983 with small group educational tours for senior couples and mature solo travellers seeking to learn off the beaten track. The Northern Territory, famous for Uluru is more than this icon or Alice Springs and Kakadu. Read on to learn more.
August 2021 10 mins read
Australia, Blog, Clusters, Natural History, Northern Territory
By Marco Stojanovik
The Alligator Rivers area in the Arnhem Land region of the Northern Territory of Australia is home to some of the richest biological diversity and most stunning landscapes in the country. This is especially the case amongst its two main rivers – the East and South Alligator. Both rise in dramatic stone plateau country, some 300 metres high, which extends from Coronation Hill north-west into Arnhem Land. The red rock is around 1.6 billion years old, while the freshwater river ecosystems have developed over the last 6,000 years, since the point the sea reached its current level.
The South Alligator River rises north of Mount Stow, on the Arnhem Land Plateau, and flows northerly down through the centre of Kakadu National Park. Remnants of the river's previous course wind through its floodplain, surrounded by billabongs and swamps, which remain wet even in the dry season. As the river narrows, it becomes more serpentine, before finally, after 160km, its wide estuarine mouth opens into the Van Diemen Gulf of the Timor Sea. Here, mangroves line the water, while a saltwater mudflat sits behind.
Rising in the northern part of the Arnhem Land Plateau, the East Alligator River flows 160km north-westerly, with approximately 60km of it forming Kakadu's wriggling natural eastern border. It then also opens out to the Van Diemen Gulf at Point Farewell, as a wide, mangrove-lined mouth. Closer to its source, the river is lined with pandanus, beach hibiscus and three types of paperbarks: the weeping, the silver-leaved and the broad-leaved.
For over 60, 000 years, the Bininj and Mungguy people have shaped the land around these rivers, managing the natural environment and recording their history and spirituality in thousands of rock art sites. The European presence over the last 200 years has been tumultuous for the traditional custodians of this land, but their ownership is now recognised through Native Title and the management of Kakadu National Park.
This article is intended as background information for your tour of the Alligator Rivers. It goes on to explore the rivers' shared wildlife and Aboriginal and European history. Odyssey Traveller visits the East and South Alligator Rivers as part of our 14-day Darwin and Kakadu small group tour.
Much of the information used in this article has been gathered from Ian Hoskin's book Rivers.
Arnhem Land Plateau and its rivers
Wildlife on the Rivers
The Alligator Rivers sustain a rich and diverse range of iconic animals. Perhaps most notable are the many crocodiles lying around the banks on the lower reaches of the rivers. Females lie every 50 metres or so in a stretch of river defended by a highly territorial, dominant male.
It is from these crocodiles that the rivers take their name. Although separate species, it is likely that the names 'alligators' and 'crocodiles' were used interchangeably when Europeans were exploring their new worlds.
Today there may be even more crocodiles than in the past, with an estimated 10,000 across Kakadu. They have recovered remarkably since being declared a protected species in the 1970s, after having been driven to the brink of local extinction by extensive commercial hunting and blood sport.
Both freshwater ('freshies') and saltwater ('salties') crocodiles can be found the in rivers. Both are regarded as dangerous and should never be approached. The most dangerous of the two are the salties. The largest living reptiles in the world, they grow up to five to seven metres in length and 1000kg. They are known to take humans, wild pigs, buffaloes, and livestock such as cattle and horses.
Close up of saltwater crocodile as emerges from water with a toothy grin. The crocoldile's skin colorings and pattern camoflage the animal in the wild.
Forty-six species of fish can also be found in the river system, representing about a quarter of all known species in Australia. One type of fish is particularly associated with these waterways: the barramundi. The 'barra' is a large and favourite food source, which sustained the first river people and attracted the sport fishers who followed.
Birdlife is also prolific, with over one in three of Australia's species having been sighted in the region. In particular, magpie geese, the much smaller green pygmy goose, and the radjah shelduck only occur at this continental Top End. In total, the Alligators Rivers floodplains is estimated to support some five million water birds.
A Magpie Goose in flight over a flood plain, NT, Australia
In the relatively shot occupation by Europeans, a number of species have also been introduced to the area. Domestic cats and wild pigs flourish, while invasive species such as feral water buffalo and cane toads are also causing problems.
Kakadu is believed to be one of the first areas settled by humans in Australia over 70,000 years ago. Continuously, over an extraordinary length of time, people have lived in this place, adapting to successive environments in which the Alligator Rivers are relatively recent elements.
Recent excavations nearby the Alligator Rivers in a rockshelter at Madjedbebe revealed tools that are 65,000 years old, challenging prior scientific consensus that Aboriginal people only arrived in Australia 47,000 years ago. The archaeologists uncovered more than 10,000 stone artefacts, including stone axes, seed-grinding tools, stone points (likely used as spear tips), and ochre. The stone axes found here are likely the oldest ground-edge stone axe technology in the world.
Rock art at Madjedbebe depicts European settlement, indicating the vast length of time that people have been using the site.
The traditional owners in this part of the Northern Territory are known collectively as Bininj and Mungguy. The Bininj are from the northern part of Kakadu and the Mungguy in the south. The Bininj/Mungguy people further divided into around 19 clans, or family groups sharing ownership of an area of land. Clan boundaries are passed from one generation to the next, mostly through the father.
The Bininj/Mungguy understand the landscape as left by the Creation Ancestors in the Creation Time, who also laid down rules to live by, teaching Aboriginal people how to live with the land, before turning into djang (dreaming places). The East Alligator River itself is understood to have been created during the Creation Time by a barramundi called Ganbarra'gardi as he escaped attack in his home on the rock plateau.
The Rainbow Serpent is also an important part of Bininj/Mungguy spirituality. Rainbow Serpents are found in the beliefs of Aboriginal people around Australia and are believed to be one of the oldest artistic symbols used in the world. For the Bininj/Mungguy, the Rainbow Serpent was an all-powerful 'boss lady' who rested in quiet waterways unless disturbed – in which case she was capable of causing serious natural disasters including floods and earthquakes.
The Rainbow Serpent is said to have taken on a human form and painted her image on the rock at Ubirr to remind people of her presence. She then rested in the forest at Manngarre, before crossing the East Alligator River into Arnhem Land, where she lives in a quiet water hole.
Ubirr Rock, Kakadu
The rock art site at Ubirr, a plateau 'outlier' located near the East Alligator River, is considered to be one of the finest collections of ancient rock art in the world, some paintings dating back 20,000 years. Groups of people traditionally camped under the cool rock shelter and exploited the rich resources of the surrounding river and floodplain. Over millennia, they painted and re-painted the smooth rock surfaces.
The main gallery at Ubirr is home to an extensive collection of x-ray art from the freshwater period, mostly depicting fish, turtles, goanna, and other important food sources. The main gallery also contains a fascinating specimen of contact art, a 'white fella' shown wearing a shirt and boots, with his hands in his pockets, likely a buffalo hunter painted in the 1880s. Stories about law are told here in the Mabuyu, Narmarrkan Sisters, and Rainbow Serpent paintings (the most sacred site at Ubirr).
X-Ray art, Ubirr
There is also art on the rocks along the East Alligator waterway itself, replete with images of fish with x-ray-like lines. Conceivably, they date back to the evolutions of the estuaries and rivers that are there today – 2,000 to 6,000 years ago – and are evidence of human habitation in a contemporary freshwater environment.
European Presence
The explorer Phillip Parker King was the first English navigator to enter the Gulf of Carpentaria. Between 1818 and 1822, he conducted a number of explorations in the area, which he called Arnhem Land (the name given to it by homesick Dutch who passed by in the 17th century). It was King who named the rivers after the crocodiles which he mistook for alligators.
At this point the rivers and the land around them were outside the west boundary of the colony of New South Wales (NSW) and were yet to be claimed by any external power. That changed in 1825, when the western boundary of NSW was shifted from 145° to 129° longitude. What is today the Northern Territory remained part of the colony until 1863, at which point South Australia annexed it for itself. The still young Commonwealth of Australia then assumed control of the Territory in 1910.
The European presence brought upon a slow but escalating impact on the Bininj and Mungguy people. From 1891 to 1980 the population of traditional owners around the rivers declined from an estimated 980 to just 111. Several groups were simply wiped out.
The new Commonwealth regime sent the biologist, anthropologist, and administrator Walter Baldwin Spencer to the tropical north in 1910 to gauge the impact. He was to report upon and then 'protect' the Territory's Indigenous population as Chief Protectors of Aborigines. While there he observed the rapidly dissipating effects of 'white' civilisation with its alcohol, prostitution, and disease.
His observations led him to suggest in 1912 that a reserve be established to protect Aboriginal people from the Mary River in the west to the head of the South Alligator and east of the Liverpool River. It was to be called the 'Alligator Rivers Reserve'.
The creation of the Woolwonga Aboriginal Reserve followed in 1936, including a substantial section of the South Alligator River and its eastern flood plain. Its purpose was to accommodate people displaced from an area of interest to miners in the west. Small-scale gold mining had started in the region in the 1920s at Imarlkba near Barramundi Creek and continued at Moline in the 1930s.
It was the discovery of uranium at the headlands of the South Alligator River in 1953 though that really started the mining industries in the area. Thirteen uranium mines were operating by 1957, employing 150 people.
Ranger Uranium mine in the Northern Territory, Australia.
The Struggle for Aboriginal Ownership
Since the mid-20th century there have been moves made to protect the unique natural environment of the Alligator Rivers region from the disruptions of mine and pastoral leases. From 1964, the Woolwonga Aboriginal Reserve conveniently doubled as a wildlife sanctuary. Then the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 recognised Aboriginal Rights to existing reserves, such as Woolwonga, and allowed for claims to other Crown Land.
The passage of the Act coincided with an investigation into the impact on Aboriginal society of a proposed mining operation between the two rivers: the 1977 Ranger Uranium Environmental Inquiry (Fox Report).
The Fox Report expressed concern for the welfare and interests of the Aboriginal people impacted by the influx of a large European population to the Alligator Rivers Region. It concluded that firm measures be taken to ensure that the Aboriginal people remain sufficiently isolated and able to live according to their own lifestyles on their own land, without intrusion or interference from others. As such, it recommended acknowledgement of Aboriginal title to a substantial part of the region and the establishment of a national park.
As a result of the report's recommendations, Aboriginal people regained ownership of two parcels of land, which included parts of the upper South Alligator and the lower East Alligator rivers. This was the first recognition in Australia of a traditional claim to Crown land outside Aboriginal reserves. A lease between the newly formed Kakadu Aboriginal Land trust and the Commonwealth Director of National Parks and Wildlife was then signed in 1978, paving the way for the creation of Kakadu National Park the following year.
Birds flying in Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory
The national park was then listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, one of the first in Australia. It is one of only four places in Australia inscribed for both cultural and natural values, recognised as 'a living cultural landscape with exceptional natural and cultural values'. In particular, UNESCO singled out the artistic achievement and historical value of Kakadu's collection of Aboriginal art.
Subsequent successful Aboriginal land claims have led to an extension of the park, so that it now encompasses all of the South Alligator River and its catchment and much of the East Alligator. Traditional owners continue to contribute their knowledge through the process of creating, expanding and managing the park.
Tour of the Alligator Rivers
Odyssey Traveller visits the South and East Alligator Rivers as part of our new tour of Kakadu and the Northern Territory. Beginning and ending in Darwin, our tour is designed to go beyond the highlights of your typical Kakadu Day Tour, our trip spends six nights in comfortable lodge accommodation in Jabiru, allowing you to make the most of your Kakadu tour.
Kakadu is Australia's largest national park and a place of vast and varied ecosystems, ranging from rugged escarpments to tidal flats. We explore the natural beauty of the park – sandstone escarpments, monsoon forest, and the stunning waterfalls of the Gunlom Plunge Pool and Waterfall Creek.
Kakadu park is also home to a vast array of native wildlife, including the most threatened species protected in any Australian reserve. We also walk among the RAMSAR-listed Kakadu wetland, seeing rare bird species; and learn more about wildlife on a Yellow Water Cruise of the Yellow Water Billabong, including the saltwater crocodile in its natural environment! And of course, we leave plenty of time to walk among the ancient Aboriginal rock art of this extraordinary park, while learning about Aboriginal land management from local Indigenous people.
Our tour of Kakadu also explores the surrounding areas of the Northern Australia. We will spend a couple of nights in Arnhem Land, a centre of indigenous culture and a place of great natural beauty. On our way along the Stuart Highway to Kakadu we make several side trips, to the Fogg River Conservation Reserve in the Mary River Wetlands, and to Litchfield National Park, where our Litchfield tour takes in striking termite mounds and the pristine Buley Rockhole, one of the Northern Territory's most popular swimming holes. We will also make a trip into Arnhem Land, a stronghold of Aboriginal culture and a place of great natural beauty.
Our tour price includes lodge accommodation, transport in suitable vehicles, and meals, including breakfasts, a group dinner, and picnic lunch. For more information, click here, and click here for more on our outback and Australia tours.
Jim Jim Falls, Kakadu.
Articles about Australia published by Odyssey Traveller:
Aboriginal history and culture of Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory
The Kimberley: A Definitive Guide
Uncovering the Ancient History of Aboriginal Australia
Aboriginal Land Use in the Mallee
Understanding Aboriginal Aquaculture
Mallee and Mulga: Two Iconic and Typically Inland Australian Plant Communities (By Dr. Sandy Scott).
The Australian Outback: A Definitive Guide
For all the articles Odyssey Traveller has published for mature aged and senior travellers, click through on this link.
External articles to assist you on your visit to Australia:
UNESCO: Kakadu National Park
Welcome to Kakadu National Park
Gunbim: Rock Art
Birdwatching in Kakadu National Park
Aboriginal culture in Kakadu (Aboriginal rock art)
The Met: X-ray Style in Arnhem Land Rock Art
Darwin and Kakadu small group tour
Explore and learn as part of a small group tour for seniors on this package tour to Darwin and Kakadu National park, a UNESCO world heritage site. This program also visits Arnhem land. Our focus is on ecology, landscapes and history on this 14 day program in the far north of the Northern Territory.
Kimberley, Purnululu, Tiwi Islands and Arnhem Land
Small group tour touring most of the Australian territory, travelling through the outback and visiting many of the famous sights as well as off the beaten track locations, giving you the opportunity the explore and meet our people in the most remote locations and far north Kakadu and the Kimberley.
Northern Territory, Western Australia
Long tour of Australia for a small group
Small group tour for senior couples and solo travellers touring Australia. Travelling through the outback and visiting many of the famous sights as well as off the beaten track locations. Learn about the history of the people who explored the deserts, from indigenous communities to Europeans, as well as Burke and Wills, visit White Cliffs, Marree and far north Kakadu and the Kimberley.
New South Wales, Northern Territory
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If you're a member of this forum, I ask you to please make at least ONE post in total to confirm you're a real person. There is 772 registered members of this forum, but only 124 members who had made at least ONE post.
I will be doing a clean sweep soon to remove all inactive/"fake members".
Nice to see you though.
Oh I though everyone must post so I did lol.
Hi Sachura ^^ Welcome to the forum and thanks for making your 1 post!


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		//Class<?> type,
		public boolean matchName(String fileName)
		{
			return true;
		}

		public abstract void process(Class<?> clazz,String relitivePath);
	}

	public static void findClasses(ClassLoader classLoader,ScanHandler handler,String path,String pkgname)
	{
		if(path == null || path.length() <= 0) return;
		File file = new File(path);
		if(!file.exists())
		{
			Trace.write(Trace.Warning, "find class[path=%s], but file does not exists.", path);
			return;
		}

		if(file.isDirectory())
		{
			String root = file.getAbsolutePath();
			if(pkgname != null && pkgname.length() > 0)
			{
				file = new File(file.getAbsolutePath()+File.separator + pkgname);
				if(!file.exists() || ! file.isDirectory())
				{
					Trace.write(Trace.Warning, "find class[path=%s], but not illegal class directory.", file.getAbsolutePath());
					return;
				}
			}
			findClassesFromDir(classLoader,file,root,pkgname,handler);
		}
		else if(path.endsWith(".jar"))
		{
			try
			{
				JarFile jarFile = new JarFile(file);
				findClassesFromJar(classLoader,jarFile,pkgname,handler);
			}
			catch (IOException e)
			{
				Trace.write(Trace.Error,e, "illegal jar file.");
				return;
			}
		}
	}

	private static void findClassesFromJar(ClassLoader classLoader,JarFile jarFile,String pkgname,ScanHandler handler)
	{
		Enumeration<JarEntry> enumes = jarFile.entries();
		int plen = pkgname.length();
		while (enumes.hasMoreElements())
		{
			JarEntry entry = enumes.nextElement();
			if(entry.getName().endsWith(".class") && entry.getName().startsWith(pkgname))
			{
				String className = entry.getName().replace('/', '.');
				if(!handler.matchName(className)) continue;

				className = className.substring(0, className.length() - 6);
				Class<?> clazz = null;//Class.forName(className);
				try
				{
					clazz = classLoader.loadClass(className);
				}
				catch (ClassNotFoundException e)
				{
				}

				if(clazz!=null)
				{
					int i = className.lastIndexOf('.');
					String pname = "";
					if(i>plen)
					{
						pname = className.substring(plen,i);
					}
					handler.process(clazz , pname);
				}
			}
		}
	}

	private static void findClassesFromDir(ClassLoader classLoader,File file,String root,
			String packageName,ScanHandler handler)
	{
		File[] files = file.listFiles();

		int plen = root.length()+1;
		String pname = file.getAbsolutePath().substring(plen+packageName.length());

		for (File f : files)
		{
			if(f.isFile())
			{
				String fileName = f.getAbsolutePath().substring(plen);
				if (fileName.endsWith(".class") && fileName.startsWith(packageName))
				{
					String className = fileName.replace(File.separatorChar, '.');
					if(!handler.matchName(className)) continue;

					Class<?> clazz = null;
					className = className.substring(0, className.length() - 6);

					try
					{
						clazz = classLoader.loadClass(className);
					}
					catch (ClassNotFoundException e)
					{
					}

					if(clazz!=null)
					{
						handler.process(clazz , pname);
					}
				}
			}
			else
			{
				/*String _name = f.getName();
				if(packageName!=null && packageName.length()>0)
				{
					_name = packageName + "/" + _name;
				}*/

				findClassesFromDir(classLoader,f,root,packageName,handler);
			}

		}
	}

	public static void scan(String _package, ScanHandler handler)
	{
		ClassLoader classLoader = TernLoader.class.getClassLoader();
		for(String src: srcPaths)
		{
			String _prefix = src + "." + _package;
			String _path = _prefix.replace('.','/');

			Enumeration<URL> resources = null;

			try
			{
				resources = classLoader.getResources(_path);
			}
			catch (IOException e)
			{
			}

			if(resources != null)
			{
				while (resources.hasMoreElements())
				{
					URL resource = resources.nextElement();
					String protocol = resource.getProtocol();
					if("file".equals(protocol))
					{
						File f = new File(resource.getFile());
						String root = f.getAbsolutePath();
						root = root.substring(0,root.length() - _prefix.length()-1);

						String pname = _path;
						if(File.separatorChar == '\\')
						{
							pname = pname.replace('/','\\');
						}
						findClassesFromDir(classLoader,f,root,pname,handler);
					}
					else if("jar".equals(protocol))
					{
						try
						{
							JarFile jarFile = ((JarURLConnection) resource.openConnection()).getJarFile();
							findClassesFromJar(classLoader,jarFile,_path,handler);
						}
						catch (IOException e)
						{
							e.printStackTrace();
						}
					}
				}
			}

		}
	}

    public static Class<?> loadClass(String name,boolean cached)
    {
    	Class<?> ret = null;
    	if(!config.isDebug() && caches.containsKey(name))
    	{
    		return caches.get(name);
    	}

    	for(String src: srcPaths)
    	{
    		String clazz;
    		if(name.startsWith(src))
    		{
    			//fullname?
    			clazz = name;
    			name = name.substring(src.length());
    			if(!config.isDebug() && caches.containsKey(name))
    	    	{
    	    		return caches.get(name);
    	    	}
    		}
    		else
    		{
    			clazz = src + "." + name;
    		}

    		try
        	{
    			ret = Class.forName(clazz);
    			break;
    		}
        	catch (ClassNotFoundException e)
        	{
        		//Trace.write(Trace.Warning, "Application[%s] does not exists.", clazz);
    		}
    	}

		if(ret == null)
		{
			try
			{
				ret = Class.forName(name);
			}
			catch (ClassNotFoundException e)
			{
				Trace.write(Trace.Warning, "Application[%s] does not exists.", name);
			}
		}

    	if(!config.isDebug() && cached )
    	{
    		synchronized(caches)
    		{
    			if(!caches.containsKey(name))
    			{
    				caches.put(name, ret);
    			}
    		}
    	}

    	return ret;
    }
}

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Why Famous: American football player in the 1950s through the 1970s. Spent the majority of his career playing for the Baltimore Colts. A record-setting quarterback who was the National Football League's most valuable player in 1959, 1964 and 1967. For 52 years he held the record for most consecutive games with a touchdown pass.
The prototype of the modern era marquee quarterback with a strong passing game, media fanfare, and widespread popularity, he has been consistently listed as one of the greatest NFL players of all time.


Jim Carrey has faced a backlash for his artful tribute to musical icon Aretha Franklin after his portrait was criticized for making her look "white".
The creator of Pixar's "Bao" hid a ton of Toronto references in the short film!
In the brochure you will find the deadlines for granting programs serving various arts communities, artistic practices and disciplines.
An upcoming exhibit featuring the work of controversial photographer Raghubir Singh will be accompanied by a display outlining sexual misconduct allegations against the late artist.
His body-art attracted fashion designers and he modelled at high-end shows in Paris and Berlin. In 2011, he appeared in Lady Gaga's music video for the song Born This Way.
OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL WANTS YOU TO PITCH THIS!
The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF), North America's leading animation film festival, is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for anyone with a great idea for an animated TV series.
Jim Carrey is being criticized on social media for a portrait he painted that is believed to be White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.


After months of analyzing recipes, mixing, kneading, baking and tasting, a panel of judges has selected the recipes that will be represented in the fifth National Festival of Breads, sponsored by King Arthur Flour®, Red Star Yeast® and Kansas Wheat. The baking competition will be held June 17, in Manhattan, Kansas.
Eight adult finalists and one youth champion have been named for the biennial National Festival of Breads, the nation's only national amateur bread-baking competition. They are from all over the United States, from Utah to Maryland.
Finalists in the Time-Saving and Simple Breads category include Michele Kusma, from Columbus, Ohio, with her Mexican Street Corn Skillet Bread, and Jane Fry, from Elk Falls, Kansas, with her Southwest Focaccia.
Inspired by her two successful battles with breast cancer, Michele Kusma realized that if she wants to do things she needs to go for it, because you never know when your last day could be. Since beginning her baking career, Kusma has put her full effort into baking and honing her skills in the art.
A second time top eight finalist in the National Festival of Breads, Jane Fry says her love for baking stems back to her childhood and her involvement in 4-H. Now Fry loves to bake and cook for family and to see the enjoyment people get from eating something yummy she has made!
Finalists in the Holiday Breads category include Patrice Hurd, from Bemidji, Minnesota, with her Toasted Cardamom Nordic Crown, and Kellie White, from Valley Park, Missouri, with her Orange-Spice Anadama Wreath with Walnuts and Dates.
Growing up with grandparents from different ethnic backgrounds, Patrice Hurd's love for baking stems from their traditional recipes that they passed down to her. Hurd now enjoys baking Finnish and Scandinavian recipes as well as yeast breads. This is Hurd's second time as a finalist in the National Festival of Breads.
Born and raised in Kansas, Kellie White's involvement in baking stems all the way back to her childhood when a friend of her parents, Ethel, would have her over to help bake yeast breads. White now loves to bake for her family, friends and workplace because of the pure satisfaction she gets out of making a delicious treat for others.
Finalists in the Rolls category include Pam Correll, from Brockport, Pennsylvania, with her Orange Marmalade Breakfast Crescents, and Tiffany Aaron, of Quitman, Arkansas, with her Turmeric-Rosemary & Sweet Potato Rosettes.
Pam Correll gets to spend the better part of her days baking while also teaching othersto bake. Being a family and consumer science teacher, Correll gets to take the skills she has learned from baking at home, and apply them to her work. This is Correll's second time entering the NFOB and she's excited that this year she will be able to experience the contest as a finalist.
Tiffany Aaron juggles being a mother to 5 children and writing for Country Rebel, a country music website, but she still finds time in her busy schedule for baking. Growing up in a little town in Montana, Aaron says that her mom was an avid cook and baker, cooking hot meals every day. She say's it's because of her mother that she loves being in the kitchen so much.
Finalists in the Whole Grain Breads category include Ronna Farley, from Rockville, Maryland, with her Seeded Corn and Onion Bubble Loaf, and Shauna Havey, of Roy, Utah, with her Butternut Romesco Braid.
With a large family to bake for, and dogs who love leftovers, Ronna Farley finds enjoyment from cooking because it makes people happy. Farley says she loves making things that are unique and will get an idea about a recipe and change it enough to make it different. This is Farley's second time being a finalist for the National Festival of Breads.
Shauna Havey started baking once she was married and says the hobby is both relaxing and soothing to her. Havey has entered different baking and cooking contests to hone her skills and to travel. This is the first time she has entered the National Festival of Breads and she is excited for the experience that awaits her.
This year's Youth Champion is Michael Favor, a high-school culinary arts student from Madison, Kansas, who won with his French Vanilla Donuts. While the Youth Champion doesn't compete in the national competition, he will receive a $500 scholarship.
Adult contestants will travel to Manhattan, Kan., from June 14-17, to bake their creations on June 17, at the National Festival of Breads, sponsored by King Arthur Flour®, Red Star Yeast® and Kansas Wheat. While in Kansas, contestants will participate in a host of additional activities, including a Wheat Harvest Tour with stops at a wheat farm, research facility and flour mill.
The grand prize winner will receive a cash prize of $2,000, plus a year's supply of Red Star Yeast® and a trip to the King Arthur Flour Baking Education Center in Norwich, Vermont.


CrimeStoppers, the Honolulu Police Department, and the Department of Public Safety request the public's assistance in locating Leland Palea, who is the subject of a Parole Revocation Warrant after failing to continue drug treatment, failing to report to authorities, and threatening. Palea was last spotted on Tuesday operating a black Honda in Waimanalo. He has seven felony convictions for burglary, terroristic threatening, and auto theft. Believed to be armed and dangerous, Palea should not be approached. Instead, anyone with information should call 911 with a location and description.
Honolulu CrimeStoppers Inc., will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information which results in the arrest of a wanted person or the solving of cases reported to CrimeStoppers Honolulu Inc. All calls are confidential and anonymous. Persons who participate in the crime, or are victims of the crime are ineligible to receive CrimeStoppers rewards. Do not approach any suspect — all suspects and wanted fugitives should be considered armed and dangerous. Be a CrimeStopper and call the hot line at 955-8300 or *CRIME on your cellular telephone. For more information, visit the CrimeStoppers website.


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Sporting Chance: Title IX Q&A with Judy Sweet
Judy Sweet was the first woman to hold the post of NCAA President—a position that was formerly reserved for an elected member of the Association, not to be confused with the current presidential position, which the top position on the NCAA staff. In addition to serving as the long-time director of athletics at U.C. San Diego, Sweet was the senior vice president of championships at the NCAA from 2001-2006.
Sweet will be featured in the NCAA film, Sporting Chance, sponsored by Northwestern Mutual. The film, which celebrates the 40th anniversary of Title IX, will air on ESPN 2 at noon on June 23—the anniversary of the law's passage.
Sweet shared some reflections on the journey Title IX has had over the last 40 years and the hopes she has for its future.
NCAA: You have had the unique opportunity to be involved in athletics both prior to the passage of Title IX and after its adoption. How have you seen the landscape of intercollegiate athletics change during that time?
Sweet: It's difficult to fully describe the incredible impact Title IX has had on educational opportunities for girls and women in the past 40 years. First and foremost, career opportunities have grown from being a teacher, nurse or secretary to being almost unlimited. In respect to intercollegiate athletics, the change has been similar. Prior to Title IX, there were few organized sport opportunities for girls and women. I know that personally because while I loved and played sports all of my life, I never had an opportunity to play on my high school or college teams….because there were none. I had to find my own opportunities and thus I participated in sports days and play days and community recreation programs. I wanted to be an athlete but was labeled a tomboy (and that was not a compliment at the time!) Title IX was the golden key that opened the door for girls and women to dream big dreams and know that with hard work, those dreams could come true.
NCAA: Do we still have work to do in promoting gender equity?
Sweet: While we have made significant progress in respect to gender equity, we have yet to reach full parity. Forty years, and we still have work to do. With a strong commitment from those in decision making positions, we should have realized years ago the full intent of Title IX. The NCAA has worked hard in the past 20 years to educate and prod the membership to embrace and enforce Title IX. I hope that we don't have to wait another forty years to celebrate a truly level playing field for our male and female student-athletes.
NCAA: Is Title IX still relevant?
Sweet: Title IX is absolutely still relevant, and necessary. There are large disparities that still exist in respect to opportunities, recruiting, support and benefits provided to girls and women. It would be wonderful if institutions had the will and commitment to achieve equity without the need for such a law, but forty years of history has shown that even a federal law hasn't helped get us to where we need to be. Stronger enforcement of the law is needed, now. Wouldn't that be a great way to celebrate this significant anniversary!
NCAA: How have you seen the NCAA change through the years?
Sweet: I have experienced the NCAA before women's championships were initiated and when support for Title IX was little to none. The positive changes since 1981 when the first women's championships were held have been dramatic. The early 1990's were especially positive with the initiation of the gender equity survey, the formation of the NCAA Gender Equity Task Force, the certification process with a gender equity component, and Title IX Seminars which have now been expanded to Gender Equity and Diversity Forums. It has been rewarding to be a part of this revolutionary change and I applaud the NCAA leadership for recognizing that our sons and daughters deserve equal opportunities and support.
NCAA: Why do we need to celebrate this anniversary?
Sweet: We should always celebrate progress, of which there has been much. In celebrating, we also should recognize that our work is not done. We need to continue to educate, to present facts to erase the misunderstandings and myths surrounding Title IX's impact on men's sports, to help women understand their rights, and to no longer accept excuses for not fully meeting both our legal and moral responsibilities to comply with this landmark piece of legislation.


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Teens reunion moves location
Published 10:40 am Thursday, July 26, 2018
By BJ Drye
Badin Library
Today's story and craft time theme is "Rhythm Rocks!" and the program begins at 3:30 p.m. All children are welcome.
Badin Library hours are Monday, 3-7 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Thursday, 3-7 p.m.
Teens Making A Difference
Jo Grey writes the Badin News for the SNAP.
The community is invited to the 25th anniversary celebration of the organization Teens Making a Difference.
The festivities begin July 27 with a Fun Day at West Badin Park from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Reunion Banquet will be July 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 39289 Wright Road, New London. (Note new location for banquet.)
Deloris Chambers, Badin's mayor pro-tem, founded the organization in 1993. Along with Valerie Tyson, Chambers has spent many years befriending young people, encouraging good character and inspiring another generation to make a difference.
A scholarship winner will be announced and supporters of the organization will be recognized.
For more information, call Chambers at 704-438-6948 or Tyson at 704-422-3559.
Badin UMC
Pastor Beau Linker invites children and families to take part in VBS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Badin UMC, 18 Hickory St.
"Ocean Exploration" is the theme for special activities, snacks, arts and crafts and Bible study. A prize table and a free lunch will be provided. Children should come in bathing suits and bring a towel.
The church is planning a Family Night of miniature golf and sweet treats at 6 p.m. Aug. 18 at Chili Mama D's, 1240 E. Main St. Everyone is welcome.
Soul Food community meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at 132 Church St. (the former Tabernacle UMC). Come for music, a message and a meal. Church members will provide soup, sandwiches and dessert.
Morrow Mountain
Movie Night is Aug. 4 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Morrow Mountain Lodge. Pixar's "A Bug's Life" will be the feature movie and popcorn will be furnished. Bring chairs, blankets and water to drink.
A tour of the Kron House is planned for 2-3 p.m. Aug. 12. This is one of the few opportunities to learn about this 19th century home which belonged to Dr. Francis Kron — one of the first Piedmont physicians.
An advanced wild raptors class for K-12 educators will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Lodge.
Interested participants should contact ranger Maggie Miller at Maggie.miller@ncparks.gov.
Badin Presbyterian
The congregation will host the monthly First Sunday Lunch on Aug. 5 immediately following the 11 a.m. worship service. The community is invited for this time of fellowship.
Everyone is also invited for communion, Bible study and prayer at 7 p.m. Aug. 15.
A special homecoming service is planned for 3 p.m. Aug. 5. Pastor Horatious Harris of New Birth Charlotte will speak at the service.
Revival services will continue at 7 p.m. Aug. 6-8 with guest speakers Pastor Michael Stovall, Pastor Lloyd Nivens and Bishop Ronald Carpenter. First Baptist Pastor Anthony Neal invites the community to come for worship and fellowship. The church is at 201 Wayne St.
Badin Business
Brush and limb pick-up is Aug. 7. Please have debris curbside before 8 a.m.
Better Badin, Inc. will hold the monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13 in Town Hall. Members and newcomers are welcome always.
Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 in Town Hall. Residents are always invited to visit the meeting.
Badin residents are also encouraged to take part in an online survey about the town. Please go to www.badin.org and respond to the questions about the needs of the community and the future of the town.
Remember this fellowship group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
The next meeting will be at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 28 in the Fellowship Hall of Badin Baptist Church on Falls Road.
A program is always followed by a luncheon so please bring a covered dish to share.
Visitors and new members are always welcome.
Badin News is by Jo Grey. Contact her at Jo.greync@gmail.com at 704-995-2475.
'Maverick Highway' U.S. 52 connects Stanly County to North Dakota, South Carolina and many sites in between
Gray Stone Day School hosts Great History Challenge


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Using nibs we can measure any internal dimensions.
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One is the portion labelled 'A' in the diagram, it allows for measurement of internal diameters, and the other is portion 'B', vernier caliper least count formula is for the measurement of external diameters. Least count error [ edit ] The smallest value that can be measured vernier caliper least count formula the measuring instrument is called its least count. The vernier scale is constructed so that it is spaced at a constant fraction of the fixed main scale.
Calipers without a vernier scale originated in ancient China as early as the Qin dynasty AD 9. The vernier scale is also called the sliding scale as it slides on the main scale, which is fixed. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Number of divisions on Vernier scale: When the jaws of Vernier calipers are brought into contact, the zero of the Vernier must coincide with the zero of the main scale. What is least count Reply.
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It is defined as the minimum value that can be measured on the scale and is the distance between two small graduations.
The stopwatch is more precise at measuring time vernier caliper least count formula than the sundial because it has more "counts" scale intervals in each hour of elapsed time. Fundamental Counting Principle Worksheet. A stopwatch used to time a race might resolve down to a hundredth of a second, its least count. Vernier caliper least count formula get the best deal on Tutoring, call Toll Free. Tags advantages bearing books brake chemistry chrome civil cnc difference electrical ese extrusion finishing fluid mechanics forging grease hardness henrys law job knurling law least count manufacturing plating sap career screw jack shaft calkper viscosity working.
Otherwise, the instrument has an error called zero error. So for a cxliper measuring device each mark on the vernier is spaced nine tenths of those cojnt the main scale.
The jaws A and B are fixed where B and D are moveable. In most Vernier calipers, the vernier scale has 10 divisions. Use the screw to lock the movable jaw. If we lest it two tenths, the second pair vernier caliper least count formula, since these are the only ones originally misaligned by that amount.
Divide 1 cm into that much number of divisions; the value obtained is the least count of the main scale in cm. Let the measure of the vernier caliper least count formula main scale reading, that is the distance between two vernier caliper least count formula graduations also called its pitch be S and the distance between two consecutive Vernier scale graduations be V such that the length of n-1 main scale divisions is equal to n Vernier scale divisions.
This measure is typically between two of the main scale's smallest graduations. We can learn about the use of V. It can be used to find outside dimensions using fixed and movable jaws. The function of the vernier scale is to further break down this reading into smaller values. Thus, since vernier calipers can efficiently measure dimensions up to 10 -3 cm, verner are extensively used to measure the internal and external diameters of tubes as well leat the dimensions of formul more objects.


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And at the same moment, albeit on Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, in 2038, she noticed something twinkle in the grass at her feet, just yards from the old First Nations' totem pole which still stood guard, a brooding sentinel over the People's Sacred Burial Ground; probably just a fragment of potsherd pushed up by the peat beneath her feet, yet for some instinctive reason, she squatted down and dug her fingers through the grass and pulled it up; just a bit of old bottle-glass, but then she saw the thing over which the glass had been superjacent, and it was much better: a gold coin, still bright from the Mint, oojah-cum-spiff this one! she turned it over and over in her hand, trying to read the inscription, but it was in a difficult language, of which she was ignorant, then the date! she half stood, staggered backwards and came down on a tuffet, every bit as comfortable as any Eastern potentate's gaddi and looked again; no, it was still the same, still impossible! in recognizable numerals: 2084 which she reckoned was something like 46 years in the future; she heard a cry, of irritation, not pain, and then saw the grass and soil where she had reached for the coin ripple and move just as it had when her own fingers had sought it; she could visualise the unseen hand, the invisible fingers, and one even dug deeper and pulled a small sod free, flinging it away to the right, as a voice from nowhere cried out, tattle or rebuff, she couldn't tell: "but it was here, I saw it, someone's stolen it!" rejoined by another, from further off, calling the first speaker away and then the voices seemed to walk seaward and vanish, fading in the sough of the wind, but she got to her feet and ran past the totem pole and pell-mell towards her home, howling, for she had recognised the voice as her own, a lot older, but still hers and the other voice had even used her name, Peggy!
The Quandary for Sunday, October 21, 2018 consisted of:
tattle
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Manila Line 3 upgrade contract awarded
PHILIPPNIES: The Department of Transportation has awarded a ¥35·5bn contract for the rehabilitation and maintenance of Manila metro Line 3 to a consortium of Sumitomo Corp and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering. Sumitomo group company TES Philippines will also work on the project.
Work is due to start this month and last until July 2022, including 26 months of rehabilitation work and 17 months of maintenance. The aim is to return Line 3 it to its design capacity and improve safety.
The work will cover repairs to rolling stock, trackwork, overhead catenary and signalling. It is planned to be carried out without interruption to service. A 'safe maintenance' regime is to be implemented after the repairs are finished.
Last year the government signed an agreement with Japan International Cooperation Agency for a 40-year, ¥38·1bn loan, which will finance the work.
The 16·9 km Line 3 operates a fleet of 73 light rail vehicles serving 13 stations.
Mayor attends Makati Subway groundbreaking ceremony
PHILIPPINES: A groundbreaking ceremony on December 12 attended by Makati Mayor Abby Binay marked the start of preparatory works for the Makati Subway project being developed in the city southeast of central Manila.
Manila metro Line 3 upgrade financing agreed
PHILIPPINES: The government signed a loan agreement with Japan International Cooperation Agency on November 8 for the metro Line 3 rehabilitation project.
Work begins on Manila metro extension to Cavite
PHILIPPINES: A groundbreaking ceremony for a southern extension of Manila metro Line 1 took place on May 4.