Some old issues of RCM&E resonate for different reasons. March 1992 hits the spot for me as it reflects the time when I got back into the hobby, thinking it best that I learn how to fly properly, once and for all.
For many, twenty years won't seem so long ago, especially as the letters A, R, T and F had become quite well established. Truth is, kits of this nature actually date back to the early '80s, if not before, and while far less common in '92, they were certainly around. Many manufacturers and retailers names are still familiar, two and four-stroke engines don't appear much different from those we use now and the competition disciplines were mature. Yet, change is the only constant and much that's reflected in the March 1992 issue does seem to hail from another era. For example, the plethora of cottage kit manufacturers, the sheer dominance of i.c. and an absence of mainstream ARTF, foam and electric products.
A model aeroplane on the cover will help sell a model aeroplane magazine so March '92 offered a rare break from the norm. Whether new editor Kevin Crozier was keen to stamp his mark or not, David Bramwell's fine hand-built 9cc V-twin, a highlight at the Model Engineering Exhibition a couple of months earlier, was undeniably impressive.
The first computer radios were starting to appear in the early '90s so by '92 JR's X-347 and Futaba Field Force 7 Super were boasting features previously unheard and starting to find (prosperous) adoptees at club level. The LCD screens were small, yet the sets offered a pretty good array of facilities and a grand total of four model memories apiece. They weren't cheap mind, a FF7 setting you back some £450 in today's money. Nevertheless, they were well made and, even now, you'll sometimes come across a FF7 doing sterling service.
In looks alone the JR and Futaba sets appeared cutting-edge but, sadly, by comparison, Fleet's MX7 system, advertised on page 44, seemed to hail from another age. I say 'in looks alone' because despite the absence of an LCD the PCM-MX7 transmitter offered a surprising number of facilities including end point adjust, exponential, dual rates, aileron / rudder mixing, elevon mixing, V-tail, and differential ailerons. Fleet, the last mainstream British radio manufacturer, would continue for another 10 years or so bolstered by a loyal customer base and excellent service reputation.
By 1992, MFA's Sport 500 helicopter was clearly showing its age too, especially when compared to machines from other manufacturers such as Kyosho. Mind you, price can't be ignored, the significantly cheaper Sport 500 was still finding rotary wing converts perhaps thanks to its new collective pitch capability. Morley, incidentally, would keep the British R/C heli manufacturing flag flying until the late 1990s.
Who remembers Powerplanes International? The Welsh kit manufacturer was also prominent at the time and its Maule M5 Sky Rocket was reviewed by Archie Clark. It's an aeroplane with which I'm particularly familiar as I was fortunate enough to bump into Archie some time after he penned the review and persuade him to part company with the model.
At the time I convinced myself that any high winger had to fly like a trainer, which isn't always the case, of course. Indeed, the 66" span aerobatic Maule was anything but. Following on from my three-channel Galaxy trainer, the Maule was a right ol' handful and my learning curve certainly hit a plateau for a few months until I realised a proper high-wing trainer was required. Nice aeroplane the Maule though, and surprisingly aerobatic. In fact, I'm currently attracted to the modern ARTF example from Glen's Models.
Cambrian's Fun Fighters always seem to be just about to return to production, the headline 'They're Back!' having that familiar ring. Perhaps the little three-channel hacks just keep getting re-discovered by succeeding generations?
The kits were a good 10 - 15 years vintage by '92 when Ripmax re-introduced them at £49.95 a go, and guess what? Yep, they've recently returned thanks to Paul Bardoe's PB Models, some 30 years after they were first introduced.
Remember Profilm? Of course you do, it's Oracover by its earlier name. First introduced in 1991, the German made covering was one of the first polyester based materials and offered improved characteristics compared to some of the existing polypropylene films that builders had grown up with. A firm favourite with many ever since, polyester films can stand heaps of heat and can be repositioned, even after they've been attached. A touch of the iron is all that's required before lifting and re-adjusting. As you can imagine, this was a feature that seemed pretty revolutionary at the time.
From the pictorial aspect alone, it's fascinating to see how portrayal of the hobby has changed. Good flying shots weren't so easy to acquire twenty years ago, so visuals have a more human quality. Simply stated, there are far more faces, and younger versions of some well-known latter-day flyers filling the pages.
Jeff Barringer is the founder of the helicopter 3D masters and 3DX so now spends his time travelling the world to organise the international competitions. A March '92 article saw him writing a plan feature for Wild Thing, David Boddington's new and unusual twin-boom fun flyer. The nifty configuration didn't catch on as far as fun flyers are concerned, although Jeff seemed suitably pleased with the model's performance.
Dave Chinery flew the electric flight flag in RCM&E for many years in his Flying Sparks column and he's still avidly building and flying, electric of course. Ninety-two saw Dave describing his huge 115" span, 8.5 lb Bristol Brabazon. The ground-breaking model employed four geared Astro Cobalt .035 motors (remember them?) driving counter-rotating props that employed between 21 and 24 cells in series. Dave designed and built the propulsion systems and retracts and believes his Brabazon is still the largest counter-rotating R/C model to have flown.
Cobalt motors, thanks to their terrifyingly high current draw, had but a short dalliance with aeromodellers, although Nickel cells are still used occasionally and Dave still favours NiMHs in many of his larger projects, particularly where their weight counters the need for additional ballast.
In his Turnaround column, Colin Fretwell introduced the GBRCAA's Sportsman class, a new entry-level competition discipline designed to encourage those who might have been put off by the cost of a high-end F3A model. The Sportsman class called for engines no bigger than a .61 two-stroke or 1.20 four-stroke and no retracts or tuned pipes. In other words, pretty much anything would go and that's still the case. Now called the Clubman class, the idea has been responsible for introducing many talented young flyers to precision aerobatics in the intervening years.


Saturday shoppers were left shaken after a car smashed through the front window of a discount bargains store in West Lothian.
Damage was caused to the front of the Home Bargains store on Whitburn Road, Bathgate when a car crashed into one of the windows at around 2pm on Saturday.
It is understood the vehicle came careering towards the store after being hit by another car.
Police, fire and ambulance services raced to the scene after being informed of the collision.
The driver of the car that smashed into the window suffered minor injuries.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We attended a road traffic collision on Whitburn Road after receiving a call from the ambulance service at 2:14pm today.
Eyewitness Kirsty Cochrane, who took a photo of the incident, said there was panic among shoppers when the car smashed into the store.
She said: "I was in with my mum and we just heard what sounded like the cages at the front of the store falling over and a few panicked screams.
A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: "We attended a two-car road traffic collision at Home Bargains on Whitburn Road after receiving a call from the ambulance service at 2:14pm today.


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Q: Bash Script to Extract split archive files using rar Here's what I want to do:
I have thousand of split rar archives on folder name Archives.
Name of the files 0001.part1.rar 0002.part2.rar 0003.part3.rar etc.

*

*read 0001.part1.rar

*create a directory based on prefix of the file above e.g. 0001

*move all files with the same prefix on the directory created above.

*Extract the files within that directory

*delete all rar files in that directory

*Rename the extracted file based on a list of names from a text file.

*Rar the renamed file with different arguments.

*Move the renamed file (from step 6) to a new directory called Done.

*Proceed to file 0002.part1.rar then do steps 2-8 and so forth.

Additional how would I incorporate it with cron???
This should be run once only...
After extracting the first set of rar's files change to:
file.001
file.002
file.003

etc. which I need to extract too.
Clarification on Step 6:
After extracting the second set of rar's (file.001 , file.002 etc.)
I want to rename it based on a list of names from a text file.
e.g. List of files from a text file:
0001 - GB Funds.DAT
0002 - US Bonds.DAT
0003 - SG Securities.DAT
0004 - LU Credits.DAT

Clarification on Step 7:
After renaming the file I want to move it on a new folder called "Done"

Clarification on Step 9:
Go back to the main folder with all the other archives
and continue extracting the next set of archives and
do the same steps from 1 to 8.

A: You can write a shell script including something like this:
# foo.sh
set -e
set -u

for i in `find -max-depth 1 -type f -name '*.rar' | sed 's/\.part*\.rar$//' | sort -u`; do
    mkdir $i
    mv $i.part*rar $i
    cd $i
    unrar x $i.part1.rar
    DST=`grep $i ../rename.txt | sed 's/^[0-9]\+ - //'`
    mv $i "$DST"
    # and so on, rar it together again, move it done directory etc.
    cd ..
done

Run it then via:
bash foo.sh

You have to clarify 6./8./9.
I don't know why do you want to run it via cron, since you only want to run it once. at is designed for running one-time jobs, or run it in a screen session.
I suggest  that you do a few tests with 1-3 files from your collection and the script you end up with, before starting the whole job.

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Q: sorting list of coordinates in python how can I sort the list below based on the b component instead of the a component if I use the sorted()method in Python
list = [(a1,b1),(a2,b2),(a3,b3)]

A: You can use the sort-key to set a specific function to decide the sorting criterion. In this case it might be enough to just pick the second value for each entry, i.e. x[1]. See here for more information on the sort and sorting functions.
sorted_list = sorted(unsorted_list, key=lambda x: x[1])

and, for example, if you notice that you want to sort in descending and not ascending order:
sorted_list = sorted(unsorted_list, key=lambda x: -x[1])


It's okay to feel negative emotions, because that is a part of being human.
You have to be able to feel all emotions and then be able to change your alignment with yourself to bring yourself into a better feeling state.
Because if you stay there, in the negative emotions, you will just bring more negative emotions to your self.
So how do you take yourself from feeling sad to feeling better, you may ask.
Whether it be a state of being angry, annoyed, frustrated, scared, or anxious.
And then you find something good to think about. Maybe call a friend, or play with your pet.
Go outside and take a walk in nature or make some peanut butter cookies.
Do anything you can to take your mind off the negative state you are in and change it to a little better thought.
Then you keep thinking more and more about better feeling things.
Pretty soon your vibration will raise to a higher level.
You might want to start meditating and reflecting on loving thoughts. Or reading positive books or internet posts.
You can practice yourself into feeling better more of the time until it becomes easier to be in a positive state than a negative state.
Then the next time you find yourself feeling angry, annoyed, frustrated, scared, or anxious, you will know what to do to lift yourself out of those negative feelings into a more positive state.


I have a very quiet type personality. Many times my husband and children will laugh at something which I will find amusing, but not totally funny. This DVD had me laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes. We all totally LOVED it! I especially liked Bill Engvall. If you like "country" comedy -- you have to see this!
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It was great Judgy Wudgy!
Sorry that some people got Ricky Martin instead of Curly, but for those of us that got the real deal you are certainly enjoying the DVD. The quality of the picture could improve some, but I was pleased to have it. My hope is that all of the Stooges shorts and movies will be put into a multi-volume set that can be purchased seperately or as a cost savings package so that we can enjoy them all.
Any hack can hire a decent cast for a movie backed by a billion dollars (just ask Michael Bay), but only a true artist can combine an eclectic cast of actors with a fun and inventive script. Jane White is Sick & Twisted is such a beast.
If you are a fan of Chaplin, chances are you will like this DVD. If you aren't familiar with Chaplin, this is a great collection to get started with.
This DVD collects Shoulder Arms, Sunnyside, A Day's Pleasure, The Idle Class, Pay Day, and The Pilgrim; all of which are excellent short films. The first four films feature The Little Tramp, Chaplin's best known character. Pay Day and The Pilgrim feature Chaplin as a humble working man and an escaped convict, respectively.
Special features on the DVD include a short "home movie" entitled Nice and Friendly, some unused footage from Shoulder Arms, music credits, and some footage of General Leonard Wood on the set of Sunnyside. The footage of General Leonard Wood is probably my favorite part of the DVD, simply because it shows Chaplin, out of character, giving the general a tour. I sometimes forget that Chaplin was an actor and not really The Little Tramp and it is amazing to see how easily he could slip into character.
I'm not a real videophile, so I'm not all that picky about video quality (if I can see it I'm happy), but I can say that all of the shorts on this DVD are very clear. The sound is good too (not that it really matters since these are silent films, though the music does create atmosphere). The only thing that annoys me about this DVD is the simple navigation system; it doesn't have the nice kind of menus I am used to with most DVDs. However, the content of the DVD is good enough that I can overlook the clunky navigation.
The bottom line: A great collection!
Pacino At His Finest !!
To say Scarface is a masterpiece is an understatement! The brilliance of Al Pacino's (Tony Montana) acting is breath taking. The movies storyline is great, but I think the greatest part is the directing. Brian De Palma has great vision, and if you havent seen Scarface, watch it, I guarantee you will understand how to appreciate great acting, superb casting, and even better directing! Scarface is an owner for any Pacino fan!!!
A STORY FOR THE BOOKS.
My name is Chris Ivey. I've met Romero on a couple of occassions. One of my friends Michael had a harder time catching but when he did the reward was sweet. At end of the videotape during the fan signing, Mike Felsher, was one of the lucky people to get talked to. Look for a dark headed big boy with glasses.
Fascist Doogie Houser claims the Brain Bug is afraid!
A military society ("Service guarantees citizenship.") is the solution to the bug problem.
Lots of killing, satire, and everpresent stupidity.
If you don't take this movie seriously, you will have the best time of your life watching it.
I recommend it highly to society-loathing people with a sense of humor.
The Others is a triumph of the horror genre, pure and simple. Scary enough for the hardened horror fan, and so beautifully produced that fans of 'mainstream' cinema can appreciate its merits as well. People who are dismissive of the genre should watch this for an abject lesson in top-notch quality supernatural film-making. This is the sort of film that is responsible for creating new horror fans and instilling them with a lifelong love of the genre, such is the success with which it breathes life back into the good old-fashioned ghost story. Acting, writing, direction, photography and design are all superb. Nicole Kidman is excellent but then so is the rest of the cast, including Eric Sykes, appearing in his first horror film since the 1973 classic Theatre of Blood. Sit down, relax in the atmosphere but leave your coat on to keep out the chills.
Dustin Hoffman at his best!
Wow! This Thriller has everything...Action, Romance, Evil but believable villians, and best of all INCREDIBLE acting...Two Oscar winners star (Dustin Hoffman and Laurence Olivier) and an Oscar nominee co-stars (Roy Schneider)EXCELLENT MOVIE!!


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Former Google employee Tim Chevalier is suing the company for wrongful termination and discrimination as he accused the company of firing him for pointing out racism. Chevalier has called the overall the work culture was 'homophobic' according to him and he wasn't the only one faced it. Turned out, there are at least three other employees who had complained that Google was "discriminatory" toward them.


New research suggests that the opioid epidemic is not only a public health crisis but an economic crisis as well.
A recently published paper by Alan Krueger, Professor of Economics at Princeton University, suggests that the widespread use of opioid painkillers may be linked to declining workforce participation among American men aged 24 -54. His analysis provides evidence that these powerfully addictive medications may even be responsible for 20% of the drop in the labor-force among this demographic. As practitioners dedicated to providing treatment to this group, among others, Krueger's study confirms our clinical experience of the link between these factors.
"Nearly half of unemployed prime age men take pain medication on a daily basis," stated the national study.
As a whole, it is estimated that nearly two million Americans currently misuse or are dependent on prescription opioid pain relievers. This crisis gained a foothold in 1999 when the number of prescription opioids sold to pharmacies, hospitals, and doctors' offices grew exponentially. Perhaps not coincidentally, workforce participation also declined during this time.
Krueger's expert analysis of this data underscores that an entire generation of men is now lost to addiction and lost from the workforce.
Over the last 15 years, the areas where more opioids were prescribed saw steeper drops in workforce participation. Oftentimes, this occurred more frequently in areas where doctors received less training about addiction and the consequences of overprescribing opioids. When medical practitioners are not fully educated about the disease of addiction, they are less likely to prescribe medications responsibly. They are also less likely to link their patients to treatment when the symptoms of addiction present. Without the support of primary care physicians, those in the grips of addiction may not receive clinical care that helps them discover the value of employment.
The long-term use of opioids has a dramatic effect on personal well-being. This can in turn impact engagement in the workforce.
Unfortunately, research indicates that opioid use for longer than 6 weeks is not effective for chronic pain. It may even make pain worse in many cases. In addition to the serious risks of addiction, dependence, and overdose, the use of prescription opioids can have a number of side effects, even when taken as directed. This includes increased tolerance to the medication – meaning you might need to take more of the medication for the same pain relief – as well the prevalence of withdrawal symptoms when the medication is stopped. When this is coupled with higher rates of depression and lowered energy levels often brought on by long-term opioid use, pursuing employment can become astonishingly difficult.
The health benefits of work have been acknowledged by mental health professionals for decades. Those who deal directly with opioid use disorders witness these benefits as treatment progresses. Truly effective clinical programs also track these beneficial outcomes as a part of their treatment system. While having a job will not cure addiction, participating in the workforce is a valuable component of the recovery process. Employment provides accountability and helps patients to develop the life skills that are essential in recovery. Integrating this knowledge into addiction programming can help break patterns of addiction that lead to unemployment and vice versa.
While the delivery of exceptional patient care is our primary goal, we know that each successful case impacts the community at large.
Krueger's research reaffirms our commitment to addressing the opioid epidemic with effective clinical programming. As a team, our hope is that Origins is not simply a gateway for the individual to recover, but a launch pad for those individuals to serve as agents of change in their own families and communities. People in recovery engage in the workforce, pursue higher education, and are committed to community leadership. We know that once a person is trapped in the cycle of opioid addiction, it can be difficult to stop without professional help. As we address the opioid epidemic nationwide, we must continue to recognize the value of treatment and honor the dramatic effect that those in recovery have on our society.


Jason Ellis (born 11 October 1971) is an Australian professional skateboarder, mixed martial artist, radio host, and actor. Ellis hosts The Jason Ellis Show weekdays on Sirius XM Radio channel Faction (Sirius). Ellis was also the founding member and vocalist for the Comedy Rock/Metal band Taintstick, and released their only album Six Pounds of Sound, on Suburban Noize Records.
Ellis is the host of a show on Sirius XM The Jason Ellis Show from 3PM to 7PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday on Faction 41, a Sirius Satellite Radio station. The show is replayed on Sirius XM Stars Too weekdays from 6AM to 10AM Eastern Time.
"The Best of The Jason Ellis Show" can be heard on The Opie & Anthony Channel on Saturdays from 6PM to 8PM Eastern Time.
In 2007-2008 he also hosted a show on Faction's sister station, Sirius channel Octane from 6 AM to 12 PM, Monday through Friday.
The Jason Ellis Show is a current event/action sports oriented comedy program. Ellis does many segments on the show related to his homeland of Australia and his action sports background.


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Q: How can I use the OR operator with optional binding? I have a piece of code that I would like to execute if a variable can be casted as one of two types.
if let myOptional = variableToCast as! firstTypeToTryToCastAs ||
   let myOptional = variableToCast as! secondTypeToTryToCastAs {
        //Execute some code
}

However, Swift (as of version 2.0) apparently does not allow this. I'm looking for a way to do this without having to create two separate if blocks.
My code only uses the super type, therefore the code dealing with both types are the same. However, I can't cast it to the super type because I don't want to code to execute if variableToCast is one of the many other possible types that are also derived from the same super type.

A: Based on your comment:

My code only uses the super type, therefore the code dealing with both
  types are the same. However, I can't cast it to the super type because
  I don't want to code to execute if variableToCast is one of the many
  other possible types that are also derived from the same super type.

In your optional binding if let cast to the super type and then limit it to the classes you are interested in with a where clause:
class SuperType {

}

class firstTypeToTryToCastAs: SuperType {

}

class secondTypeToTryToCastAs: SuperType {

}

class thirdTypeToTryToCastAs: SuperType {

}

var variableToCast: AnyObject = firstTypeToTryToCastAs()

if let myOptional = variableToCast as? SuperType where myOptional is firstTypeToTryToCastAs || myOptional is secondTypeToTryToCastAs {
    print("this works")
} else {
    print("not the type we are looking for")
}

A:
I'm looking for a way to do this without having to create two separate if blocks

Why?
You can't use the same code in the if block anyway because myOptional will be of a different type.  I would go with
if let myOptional = variableToCast as! firstTypeToTryToCastAs
{
    // code dealing with a firstTypeToTryToCastAs
}
else if let myOptional = variableToCast as! secondTypeToTryToCastAs
{
    // code dealing with a secondTypeToTryToCastAs
}

On the other hand if your two types have a common super type, cast it to that super type.

A: To add onto JeremyP's answer, if you don't actually care what the value of myOptional is, but just want to execute some code if it is one of those two types, you could do this instead
if variableToCast is firstTypeToTryToCastAs || variableToCast is secondTypeToTryToCastAs {
    //Code for both cases
}


Yes, You Can "Bake" a Cake in the Slow Cooker!
Since I began my 30 days of slow cooker recipes at the beginning of April, I have determined that there is one recipe, for sure, that I will experiment with. It's my favorite cake, German Chocolate. My mother made the best German Chocolate cake, and I have her recipe. It's the best I've ever had.
What's the Difference Between an Oven-Baked and Slow Cooker Cake?
I've made a couple of cakes in the slow cooker, and it is a little different than baking them in the oven. The first one I made was a type of dump cake. It seemed like a dump of mush at the two-hour mark, so I cooked it longer. Finally, I figured it must be done, so I turned the slow cooker off. The flavor was good, but the texture was very different than what I was used to.
Then I made a fudge brownie pudding cake, and it tasted delicious. Again, it had a different texture than an oven-baked cake. However, it tasted fantastic A-la-mode.
When we had the first bite at 2 hours, it needed to cook longer. However, that first bite was wonderful. Oh my! Then we had the second helping after it had cooked 2-1/2 hours. It tasted amazing.
I made the recipe differently than how I usually make it according to my mother's recipe. That's because I didn't have the exact ingredients on hand. This slow cooker recipe is definitely a keeper.
Prepare the cake mix according to the box instructions, including oil, eggs, and water.
Spray the sides and bottom of slow cooker with cooking spray.
Pour the cake batter into the slow cooker.
Pour icing mixture into the middle of the cake mixture.
Cook 2-1/2 hours on high.
YUM! My favorite, German Chocolate cake, was great!
What is your favorite cake, and have you tried it in the slow cooker yet?
This recipe is delicious. I wanted to keep eating it until it was gone.


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Serena Williams On Track To Win Her 24th Grand Slam Title at Wimbledon Championships 2019
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The semifinal battle between the women in their thirties, Serena Williams and Barbora Strycova began after Simona Halep reached the finals at Wimbledon 2019 after sweeping aside Elina Svitolina in the first last four-round match.
Serena truncates the distance between her and the 24th major crown by just two sets as she steamrolled over the Czech, Strycova 6-1, 6-2 in the semifinals of Wimbledon Championships 2019.
It was the 12th Wimbledon semifinal for Serena Williams and whereas Barbora Strycova became the oldest Grand Slam women's singles player to debut at Wimbledon semifinals in the Open Era after she upset the British fans by taking out Johanna Konta in the quarterfinals.
The 11th seed American, Serena Williams began her denomination at 3-1 in the opening set. Strycova failed to execute her serve and volley tactic as Williams' passing crosscourt winner gave her the break.
Continuing with her touches, holding a service game to love in between and Strycova's unforced errors, gave Serena Williams a 5-1 lead. She boarded to serve for the set, but the Czech met with three break chances. Erasing all of them, Serena closed out the set with an ace at 6-1.
In the next set, she moved closer to the spot in the final, as the seven-time Wimbledon champion, Williams was playing her vintage tennis. She led by a set and a break at 3-2 in the second set as Strycova double-faulted and netted consecutively. Williams consolidated the break by holding to love at 4-2 and the determination for the second consecutive finals in SW19 multiplied.
In the baseline tennis action, Williams gained chances for the second break in the second set. The ladies' rattling with their racquets, an erroneous approach at the net by Strycova, bestowed the American to serve for a place in the finals of Wimbledon 2019.
Under 59 minutes of time, a cross-court forehand winner from Serena Williams gave rise to her 11th final appearance at Wimbledon. "It's good, especially after my year. It feels good to be back in the final. I just needed some matches. Every match I'm improving," Serena Williams said after her win.
One step away from an eighth #Wimbledon singles title…@serenawilliams defeats Barbora Strycova 6-1, 6-2 in 59 minutes on Centre Court pic.twitter.com/PzZzr8qi9M
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"Now I'm feeling good I can do what I do best, and that's playing tennis. I wake up every morning and I get to be fit, play in front of crowds. Not everyone can do that. I love what I do, it's just a remarkable experience. Halep is tough. We always have tough matches. I look forward to it."
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I would like to share with you guys this awesome guide just recently made by a reddit user called Undoer (link to his reddit profile HERE).
Its 34 pages full of information to help new players understand what their class can and can't do, how it plays, what flavour or mechanics are unique to that class, and what roles it can perform in, and also what roles it can easily access groups in.
I saw that guide on Reddit! Won't need it though, but good to have.
Nice looking thread man, cool design.
Great work again Syturio, I'll be using this to help me make a decision. Is the guide authored by you?
I saw this guide on reddit, it's great! Thanks for sharing it here. I also love the design of your thread, very cool!
This is dope. Thank you for sharing!
This is probably the most comprehensive guide for helping new players select a class. Thank you for sharing this, I'll definitely forward this to any new players I manage to coax into playing Classic WoW!
Thanks for this guide, taught me a bunch of information to help me try to decide!
Find your Vanilla Friends (new and improved website)!


Banquet/Private Rooms Bar Dining Beer BYOB Casual Elegant Good for Groups Great Wines Japanese Restaurants Personal wines welcome corkage fee applies Price range: $$$ Price: $30 and under Restaurants Seafood Sushi Bars Sushi Restaurants Sustainable seafood. Sushi bar. Cocktails Valet Wine wine and sake.


My wife is looking for some voluntary work to do either in an Animal Shelter or a Childrens home or similar.
Does anyone have any contacts that she could look at.
Unfortunately she does not speak Serbian but is fluent in Russian/Polish and of course English.


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PROF. TS. DR. RAFIDAH BINTI MD NOOR
Department of Computer System & Technology
Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
fidah@um.edu.my
Professor Ts. Dr. Rafidah Md Noor is currently a Director at Quality Management and Enhancement Center (QMEC), Universiti Malaya (June 2021 - Dec 2024). She is also a Head for Centre of Research (COR), Mobile Cloud Computing (C4MCCR) (2016-2023). She was the Deputy Dean (Science) at Institute for Advanced Studies (Dec 2019- Nov 2021), the Deputy Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (August 2014 - July 2016) and Head, Department of Computer System and Technology (February 2011- July 2014), Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Malaya.
Rafidah received her BIT from Universiti Utara Malaysia in 1998, and MSc in Computer Science from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2000, and PhD in Computer Science from Lancaster University, United Kingdom in 2010. She has supervised 1 PostDoctoral Fellow, 17 PhD students, 5 Master of Computer Science (by Research) and more than 30 Master of Computer Science (Mixed Mode) and Taught course.
Rafidah's research is related to a field of transportation system in computer science research domain. For many computer scientists, her research interests related to Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), improving the road traffic system and safety for urban environments. Her research interests include vehicular networks, mobile and wireless networks, Internet-of-Things, Cloud and Fog computing, Quality of Service (QoS), and Energy Management. She is actively involve in research grant's evaluation at University and Ministry Level.
Rafidah has performed more than 2 Million (Ringgit Malaysia) research grants from internal and external entities. She is also a co-researcher grants with other local universities such as Sunway University, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, UCSI, and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Melaka. To contribute her research ideas into a community, she has designed and patent a novel framework, System and Method for Relieving Traffic Congestion (PT/5503/UM/14) (granted 23 June 2020 until 12 November 2034) for emergency rescue operations. She has filed and granted several copyrights from her research works since 2012 to current. Rafidah's efforts are driven by the courage to implement the framework that challenges the existing protocol/standard.
She is actively publishing journals in Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE - with Cumulative Impact Factor (CIF) more than 200) and Scopus. She has published more than 100 SCIE indexed journals (50% published in Tier 1), H-index (22 in Publons and 25 in Scopus), and 1952 Scopus Citation. She involves in International journal and textbook reviewers, and national research grant assessors (Ministry of Higher Education, Private Universities and International Institutions). Rafidah is an Associate Editor in Connected Mobility and Automation (Specialty Section), Frontiers in Future Transportation Journal, Guest Editor for a Special Issue, SCIE indexed journal reviewers, served as advisory and technical committee for International conferences, Distinguished lecture for IEEE VTS Summer School (Malaysia), and Keynote speakers for International conferences.
Rafidah won 14 awards (GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE Medals) from Research Innovation, Exhibition and Competition at National and International Level for her works on Urban Transportation and Computing Solutions (since 2012 until present). She served as external examiners for PhD thesis for public and private universities locally and internationally.
She is actively involve in curriculum development and monitoring, therefore her skills is recognised and has been appointed as the Panel Assessor/External Examiner for Existing Academic Programme and Programme Accreditation (Bachelor, Master and PhD Degrees) at Sunway University, Taylor's University, Monash University, Universiti Putra Malaysia and Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM). Rafidah also served as a Panel Assessor for Academic Promotion at Private University in Malaysia and overseas institution.
Ahli Jawatankuasa Peer Committee bagi Kolej Komputeran dan Informatik UNITEN (Kenaikan Pangkat Skim Pengajaran dan Profesional)
External assessor
Year 2022 - 2025
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IIRG004D-2020IISS
LL048-2019
RK004-2017
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import { moduleForComponent } from 'ember-qunit';
import test from 'ember-sinon-qunit/test-support/test';
import hbs from 'htmlbars-inline-precompile';

moduleForComponent('bs-dropdown/toggle', 'Integration | Component | bs-dropdown/toggle', {
  integration: true
});

test('toggle has correct default markup', function(assert) {
  this.render(hbs`{{#bs-dropdown/toggle}}Test{{/bs-dropdown/toggle}}`);

  assert.equal(this.$(':first-child').prop('tagName'), 'A', 'toggle is an anchor tag by default');
  assert.equal(this.$(':first-child').attr('href'), '#', 'has href attribute');
  assert.equal(this.$(':first-child').hasClass('dropdown-toggle'), true, 'has dropdown-toggle class');
  assert.equal(this.$(':first-child').attr('role'), 'button', 'has role=button');
});

test('toggle as button does not have href', function(assert) {
  this.render(hbs`{{#bs-dropdown/toggle tagName="button"}}Test{{/bs-dropdown/toggle}}`);

  assert.equal(this.$(':first-child').prop('tagName'), 'BUTTON', 'toggle is a button');
  assert.equal(this.$(':first-child').is('[href]'), false, 'does not have href attribute');
});

test('clicking toggle sends onClick action', function(assert) {
  let action = this.spy();
  this.on('click', action);
  this.render(hbs`{{#bs-dropdown/toggle onClick=(action "click")}}Test{{/bs-dropdown/toggle}}`);
  this.$('a').click();
  assert.ok(action.calledOnce, 'onClick action has been called.');
});

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Last year my honeysuckle vine was infested with aphids. I don't want to use chemicals because the hummingbirds feed on the nectar. Do you know of any way or of any product that's environmentally safe and will take care of the aphids?
Patience and a little help from nature will often take care of the problem. A heavy rain, hungry bird or ladybeetle will help keep the aphid populations in check. You can lend a helping hand and still enjoy the hummingbirds. Spray the aphid infested branches with a strong blast of water. This is often enough to keep the populations down and minimize the damage. The next step is insecticidal soap, Neem or another eco-friendly product labeled for aphid control. This insecticidal soap is just a soap that has been formulated to be gentle on plants. Neem is a plant derived insecticide. Repeat applications may be needed. Fortunately the honeysuckles are tough plants and can tolerate the aphid feeding even though it looks bad.


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The Web: Webcrash (n.) Dolphin 1998; also as "Webcrash".
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Ursula was minding her own business when some reckless sailors drop a very heavy anchor to the sea straight to the top of her head. But Ursula got her fame from her powerful magic so she won't dead so easily. Although, the anchor did a nasty damage to her head. Let's fix her head so she can roam the sea once again!


In November 2006, the European Council declared Istanbul, together with Pecs city of Hungary and Essen city of Germany, as the European Capital of Culture for 2010.
Turkey's culture minister left for Hungary on Thursday.
Culture & Tourism Minister Ertugrul Gunay will hold talks in Hungary to promote Istanbul as European Capital of Culture in 2010.


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Kate Beckinsale has shared a racy snap of herself in a bathroom, sending fans into a frenzy
The 45-year-old actress posted a sizzling photo of herself in a bathroom — and fans can't get enough of the steamy snap.
Ideal women's body types throughout history
We take a look at the 'perfect' body type throughout history.
Kate Beckinsale posted a racy picture, wearing a semi-sheer leotard, to her Instagram.Source:Instagram
English actress Kate Beckinsale has sent hearts racing after she posted a very steamy photo of herself in a bathroom — wearing nothing but a semi-sheer plunging leotard.
The 45-year-old had fans in awe over her figure and standout features, which were perfectly moulded by the black glittery and lacy one-piece.
She posted the snap just a day after calling herself a "horrible fossil" — but clearly her fans don't think so, with many questioning her age.
"Can I just say I wish I look this good when I'm older. She never ages!"
"I mean. Can we talk about her body for a sec?" one fan posted, while another asked, "How does she do it!!"
Kate Beckinsale, 45, shared a sizzling photo of herself wearing a semi-sheer leotard after claiming she's ageing like a 'horrible fossil'.Source:Instagram
She showed her humorous side, captioning the post: "Brief stint as bathroom attendant during which I handed out small towels and very brief inspirational dancercise tutorials."
And the positive comments kept on rolling in.
"God you are stunning."
"That is just fire girl!!!"
"Still the hottest babe on the planet."
The snap comes as her new love interest, Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson, who is 20 years her junior, defended their age gap on the show's Weekend Update.
Ariana Grande's ex-fiance and comedian Pete Davidson, 25, is now dating Kate. He recently defended their 20-year age gap.Source:Rex/Shutterstock
Host Colin Jost asked Pete, 25, if he had anything else he wanted to talk about "like a new girlfriend situation".
"Oh yeah. Apparently, people have a crazy fascination with our age difference, but it doesn't really bother us," Pete responded.
"But then again, I'm new to this, so if you have questions about a relationship with a big age difference just ask Leonardo DiCaprio, Jason Statham, Michael Douglas, Richard Gere, Jeff Goldblum, Scott Disick …" — and the list went on, name-dropping another 17 male celebrities.
Kate and Pete, who is the former fiance of Ariana Grande, debuted their relationship at a Madison Square Garden hockey game in January.
Pete has also hit out at the double standards and slammed how it was fine for men to date younger people but it wasn't the same for women.
Pete was engaged to Ariana, while Kate was married to Underworld director Len Wiseman from 2004 to 2016.


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Stock up on the Rice and Beans
Ok Paul, Lentils and Barley
School Reunions
Why some people don't attend school reunions . . .
Jan, Sue and Mary haven't seen each other since secondary school. They rediscover each other via a reunion website and arrange to meet for lunch in a wine bar.
Jan arrives first, wearing beige Versace. She orders a bottle of Pinot Grigio.
Sue arrives shortly afterward, in gray Chanel. After the required ritualised kisses she joins Jan in a glass of wine.
Then Mary walks in, wearing a faded old tee-shirt, blue jeans and boots. She too shares the wine.
Jan explains that after leaving school and graduating from Newnham College Cambridge, she met and married Timothy, with whom she has a beautiful daughter. Timothy practices law for Schillings, they live in a 4000 sq ft apartment in Dockside, where Susan, the daughter, attends drama school. They have a second home in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire.
Sue relates that after leaving school, she graduated from St Hilda's College, Oxford and became a surgeon. Her husband, Clive, is a leading City investment banker. They live in Surbiton and have a second home in Naples.
Mary explains that she left school at 17 and ran off with her boyfriend, Jim. They run a tropical bird park in the outskirts of Luton and grow their own vegetables. Jim can stand five parrots, side by side, on his dick.
Halfway down the third bottle of wine and several hours later, Jan blurts out that her husband is really an accountant at Asda. They live in a small flat in Whitchapple and have a caravan parked at Hoo St Werburgh.
Sue, chastened and encouraged by her old friend's honesty, explains that she and Clive are both nurses' aides in a retirement home. They live in Guilford and take camping holidays in Bognor Regis.
Mary says that the fifth parrot has to stand on one leg.
shit shaped, bristol fashion
Google 'Bristol Stool Chart'
poetry in a motion
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vote Martin Mcguinness for 'precedent'
You wont see this headline on BBC Alba
Don't you just love the english language and the play on words.
Dick's potatoes
Tumbrels on Sunday
This is new initiative to be published here every sunday, it has been inspired by the first progress report from the Prime Minister's "behavioural insight team", better known as its 'Nudge Unit'
The 'Nudge Unit' is the group of eight civil servants whose job it is to come up with ways of helping us make better choices – without forcing us to do so.
My first Tumbrel is for Chris Huhne
Read about why in the Mail on Sunday
"The stealth levies, introduced to fund Britain's investment in wind and solar power, are costing families an average of £200 a year – two-thirds of the amount the Cabinet Minister said they should be able to save. This represents an increase of between 15 and 20 per cent on the average domestic power bill. The money is being used to help fund the building of 10,000 wind turbines and the proposed installation of £7 billion worth of smart meters in homes."
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Cameron's Strapon Dildo
French bank ratings downgraded
Moody's cuts Société Générale and Credit Agricole's credit ratings.
Very Practical Eurosceptic
Gesetz zur Behebung der Not von Volk und Reich
"Law to Remove the Distress of the People and the Reich"
Germany's highest court has ruled that Angela Merkel's controversial decision to contribute billions of euros to the first rescue package of Greece and other fiscally troubled countries last year was not illegal. But the federal constitutional court also decreed that parliament should be more involved in such decisions. AFP
Olympics Drops Carbon-Offset Plan
Organisers of the London 2012 Olympic Games dropped a plan to cut carbon emissions during the sporting showcase, abandoning a pledge made when it defeated eight other cities to host the event. Bloomberg


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Bipartisan majority of Americans see civic education as the most meaningful solution to strengthen our country
Among seven solutions to the deep polarization that grips our country, a majority of Americans chose K-12 civic education as the best solution. Well known pollster Frank Luntz conducted a pro-bono poll for CivXNow. The research tapped the opinions of a representative sample of the American electorate. When asked which would have the most positive and meaningful impact on strengthening the American identity, Americans chose civic education as the number one choice among other options such as: "a year of national service," "money in politics," or "ranked choice voting." Most importantly, Democrats and Republicans both chose it equally.
See the CivXNow infographic for more insights
When interviewed about the results of the poll and the most immediate need, Mr. Luntz noted President Reagan's statement that, "Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation."
Referring to the results of the poll, Mr. Luntz also noted that the most pressing task before us is to ensure the continued health of freedom and democracy is "to teach young people the skills to think critically, assess the quality of sources, and distinguish facts and information from misinformation and disinformation." As he put it, "a healthy democracy requires a healthy dose of informed skepticism and an effective, functioning unbiased media."
In concluding what CivXNow members should take from the survey, Mr. Luntz said, "Not only are you on the right path, but you are essential to the future health of this country. Particularly in light of this election, you should redouble your efforts to bring about a greater commitment to civic education even sooner. We are running out of time. We are losing a generation. We need civic knowledge right now."
Read the full interview with Frank Luntz on Medium
Inside this newsletter
Bipartisan $1 Billion Bill for Civics - Thank You and We Need More Support!
2020-2021 Equity in Civics Youth Fellowship Application Open
Advocating for Civics During Pandemic and State Budget Crunches
Mark Your Calendar - Upcoming Events
Ways to Get Involved - Election Resources and Volunteering
Bipartisan $1 Billion Bills for Civics - Thank You and We Need More Support!
On September 17th, Constitution Day, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) introduced the bipartisan HR 8295, the "Educating for Democracy Act" of 2020, a measure to direct funding to states and local education agencies to support civic and history Education. Congresswoman DeLauro is the Chair of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and Congressman Cole is the Ranking Member of that Subcommittee.
Thank you to the over 80 organizations that already endorsed this bipartisan legislation! If your organization would like to sign-on as an endorsing institution, please fill out this form. This bill is the first proposed investment in civic education that is commensurate with the critical need to protect the health of our constitutional democracy. We thank Congresswoman DeLauro and Congressman Cole for their leadership in introducing this bill which would make a critical investment in, and significantly strengthen, civic education in our nation. As a Coalition, we are committed to making high quality, equitable civic learning accessible to all, and this legislation is an important step in that direction.
Click here to read the full bill summary
We need you to spread the word about the 'Educating for Democracy Act." Please contact your Congressperson in the U.S. House of Representatives to ask that they co-sponsor the bill. Use our template script to assist in your outreach.
To reach your U.S. Representative:
Call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121, ask for your House member, once connected to their office, ask to speak to whomever handles education issues for the Congressperson (you may have to leave a voicemail). Ask that staffer to ask the Member to co-sponsor HR 8295, the 'Educating for Democracy Act,' introduced by Representatives DeLauro and Cole, that would dramatically improve civic and history. Offer to send the staff member the summary of the bill and the "Dear Colleague" letter.
Email or write to your U.S. Representative by visiting www.house.gov, and entering your zip code in the box in the upper right hand corner. From there, you can go to the member's website, where you will find their mailing address, phone number, and a feature for constituents to make requests or send comments to the House member. Please send all communications to their Washington, DC office, not their district offices.
Then, send a communication to your networks, staff, Board, participating teachers, supporters, and others to ask that they reach out to their U.S. House members to request co-sponsorship of the bill. Use this communication to craft your message to your network, including the bill summary and the "Dear Colleague" letter sent to all members of Congress by Representatives DeLauro and Cole.
Thank you to those organizations that have already spread the word!
Please note: We are not contacting U.S. Senators about the legislation at this time.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Ted McConnell, CivXNow Sr. Policy Advisor at civicsted@gmail.com.
Media Coverage of HR 8295, the "Educating for Democracy Act" of 2020:
PBS NewsHour (9:45 mark)
Ripon Advance
The Equity in Civics Youth Fellows are middle and high school students who leverage their unique civic experiences to shed light on the ways in which civic education, civic engagement platforms, and civic institutions can create more inclusive spaces. As student ambassadors for equity in civics, Fellows engage in rich dialogue and explore the pressing issues facing our nation while adding necessary youth voice, perspectives, and talents to the CivXNow movement.
Applications for the 2020-2021 class of Fellows are due Sunday, October 4th.
Check out our Medium page to learn more, apply, or nominate a student!
Fellows have the opportunity to engage with experts in the fields of civics, education, policy, and media and represent CivXNow on panels and at events throughout the country. The Fellowship is a paid year-long program for students in grades 7 through 12 to lend their voice to the discussion on equity in civic education. Our goal is to cultivate a deeper appreciation for student voices in the field of civics which we accomplish by facilitating student-led discussions about civic education with equity at the center to ensure student perspectives are represented in the national dialogue.
This month, CivXNow spotlights John Schneider, Managing Director of External Affairs at Mass Insight Education & Research about the struggles and learnings from advocating for civic learning in Massachusetts during a time of global pandemic and state budget shortfalls. Schneider is a member of the CivXNow State Policy Task Force representing the Massachusetts Civic Learning Coalition (MCLC). In his role with MCLC, he serves on the state-level Coalition's Steering Committee and chairs its Advocacy Subcommittee.
In 2018, the Massachusetts Legislature passed, and Governor Charles Baker signed into law, S.2631 An Act to promote and enhance civic engagement. This law requires every middle and high school in the Commonwealth to provide students with the opportunity to participate in at least one student-led civics project, as part of their civics curriculum—a first in the nation. The law authorizes a Civics Project Trust Fund, to be supported with state funds and private funding, to support training and implementation of the law. Passing the legislation was an important first step. Now MCLC, which organized to pass the bill, is continuing to advocate to ensure full implementation.
Q: Tell us about Mass Insight Education & Research (Mass Insight) and your role in the implementation of the Massachusetts civics law?
Schneider: Mass Insight, is a nonprofit consulting firm providing leadership in policy and practice focused on improving schools and closing opportunity gaps. We are Boston-based but work with schools across the country. We became a member of the Mass Civic Learning Coalition (MCLC) in part to support the College Board's Two Codes initiative which provides high school students access to college-level computer science and American government courses through the Advanced Placement program.
Q: What advocacy and or lobbying activities are you currently engaged in?
Schneider: MCLC is currently focused on the FY21 state budget and the implementation of the Mass Civics Project Trust Fund, which was funded for the first-time last year at $1.5 million.
Q: How has the pandemic affected your advocacy efforts?
Schneider: Needless to say, it has really changed how we meet and connect with legislators and staff. And not just the formal meetings that advocates have with legislators, but also the casual networking encounters—what I call, in a thick Boston accent, the "Hi, How are you?" chance meeting—that are so important to building relationships and being in the loop about state policy. I miss that the most.
Q: Are you finding it difficult to get policymaker's attention?
Schneider: We are doing okay. One lesson from this work is that it is so important to build relationships with legislators, "early and often." In January this year—it seems so long ago—MCLC sponsored a thank you event at the State House that was very well attended. So in June, when we organized several virtual lobbying days to focus our outreach efforts on our FY21 budget request, we were well received and not a Johnny-come-lately to legislators. We had more than 40 meetings with legislators and staff during the virtual lobbying days and, with additional outreach, we have since connected with over 60 legislators and staff. What's frustrating is that our legislature is waiting for Congress to decide this month on a Covid relief package before finalizing the budget. Regardless, the state budget looks grim for FY21 and maybe even FY22.
Q: What tactics are you using to get policymakers' attention?
Schneider: We prepared a very thorough report on MCLC's work and the implementation of the trust fund and shared that as part of our lobbying meetings and subsequent communications. Data and results combined with stories can make a difference. We are planning additional outreach to the legislature soon to make sure they are invited to an upcoming civics conference at the end of September.
Q: What are you hearing about your state legislature's session next year?
Schneider: Ha, we are still in session! It was supposed to end on July 31st but the rules were suspended and the session extended. Massachusetts is currently operating on a 1/12th budget, approving funding on a month-to-month basis, and it will be October or November before the FY21 budget is completed.
Q: How do you effectively manage a coalition and coordinate its advocacy activities during the pandemic?
Schneider: MCLC is fortunate to have some excellent part-time and student staff that has helped mobilize and support volunteers like me in the lobbying work. They were, and continue to be, instrumental in the coordination of our efforts. I also can't say enough about the work that happened prior to this year in building support for this work. Relationships matter, a lot.
Q: Are you encountering political pushback regarding your efforts, people saying you're advocating for things that are too conservative or too liberal?
Schneider: We are fortunate in Massachusetts that there is bipartisan consensus about the importance of civic education and support has come from both the legislature and the Governor. I guess we will soon see how deep that support really is as agreement is reached over an FY21 spending plan.
Q: What advice do you have for coalitions in other states who are encountering difficulty in getting their message through during the pandemic?
Schneider: Three thoughts: 1) Don't wait until the next pandemic to develop relationships with key legislators and members of the administration. 2) Explain in a clear and concise way—no jargon, please—how civics education supports student learning and ways that you are helping teachers teach during the pandemic. 3) Keep working at building a big, bipartisan table with plenty of room for different political views BUT where there is consensus that learning about history, government, civics, and social change is important to the future of our nation and republic.
For more information, read the CivXNow case study, The Massachusetts Model,
to learn about MCLC and their successful efforts
to form a state-level coalition, pass legislation, and fund implementation.
Find out more about upcoming events hosted by CivXNow and Coalition members!
Student Summit on Civics
Commonwealth Club, in partnership with CivXNow, will be presenting a webinar in October highlighting the need for student voice and civic education during these unprecedented times. Join 2020 Equity in Civics Youth Fellows A'Niya Bankston (CA), Matthew Green (PA), Marcus McNeill (MA), and Viren Mehta (CA) for a student-led discussion on the issues that are most important to this generation and their solutions moving forward moderated by journalist Moriah Balingit of The Washington Post.
Tuesday, October 6th | 6-7pm ET
CivXNow Open Forum: Equity in Civic Education
Where are the opportunities to actively pursue equity in our organizations and the field? During these historic times we are being called by our constituents to engage in creative solutions that help us tackle the realities today's students are facing in the classroom and beyond. Realizing that many of us sit somewhere along the continuum from how to successfully implement equity in civics programming to understanding what equity in civics means to your organization, CivXNow is facilitating space to explore this critical issue as a field. We don't have all the answers but will shared some insights from the Equity in Civics Steering Committee; a project supported by the Hewlett Foundation and in partnership with Generation Citizen, which has been focused on equity over the past year.
Join Verneé Green of Mikva Challenge, Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg of CIRCLE, and Andrew Wilkes of Generation Citizen and moderator Amber Coleman-Mortley of iCivics for a collaborative discussion. This is not a panel; rather an exchange between organizations. Guests are encouraged to bring their success stories, burning questions, insights, and expertise to the event.
Help shape the conversation by letting us know what steps your organization is taking to address both internal and external diversity, equity, and inclusion by filling out the brief survey here.
Tuesday, October 20th | 5-6:15pm ET
Meeting the Moment: Renewing Democracy through Civic Learning
New Hampshire Institute for Civics Education, in partnership with the Warren B. Rudman Center at the University of New Hampshire School of Law, presented a William W. Treat Lecture to celebrate Constitution Day featuring CivXNow Advisory Council members, Louise Dube and Ted McConnell.
Listen to the lecture here
Do you have resources to help educators teach the election? Let us know, and we'll distribute them in the next newsletter!
Are you interested in becoming more involved in CivXNow? Fill out this form to volunteer with our upcoming initiatives!
Your CivXNow Team
Our CivXNow team facilitates the publication of this newsletter.
In addition, we are supported by (and very grateful to) several members of the Coalition who - very generously - contribute their energy, time and guidance including: Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, Mikva Challenge, PACE, McCormick Foundation, Tufts University, Citizen University, Ronald Reagan Foundation, JFK Library Foundation, ConSource, National Conference on Citizenship, Generation Citizen, and many many others who support individual projects.
This important work is generously funded with support from Carnegie Corporation of New York, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and The Robert R. McCormick Foundation.
Louise Dubé
iCivics
iCivics, Inc.
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Q: Correctly killing newly spawned isolates I am aware of the fact that when both microtask and event queues of an isolate are empty, the isolate is killed. However, I'm not able to find a reference on the documentation of how a worker isolate can be killed under certain circumstances.

Context
Let's make this example:
Future<void> main() {
  final receivePort = ReceivePort();
  final worker = await Isolate.spawn<SendPort>((_) {}, receivePort.sendPort);

  await runMyProgram(receivePort, worker);
}

Here the main isolate is creating a new one (worker) and then the program starts doing stuff.

Question
How do I manually kill the newly spawned isolate when it's not needed anymore? I wasn't able to explicitly find this information on the documentation so I am kind of guessing. Do I have to do this?
 receivePort.close();
 worker.kill();

Or is it enough to just close the port, like this?
  receivePort.close();

Note
I thought about this. If the worker isolate has both queues (microtask and event) empty and I close the receive port, it should be killed automatically. If this is the case, calling receivePort.close() should be enough!

A: If you want to make sure the child isolate shuts down, even if it's in the middle of doing something, you'll want to call Isolate.kill().
However, as you've already pointed out, an isolate will exit on its own if it has no more events to process and it holds no open ports (e.g., timers, open sockets, isolate ports, etc). For most cases, this is the ideal way to dispose of an isolate when it's no longer used since it eliminates the risk of killing the isolate while it's in the middle of doing something important.
Assuming your child isolate is good about cleaning up its own open ports when it's done doing what it needs to do, receivePort.close() should be enough for you to let it shut down.

A: You can kill an isolate from the outside, using the Isolate.kill method on an Isolate object representing that isolate.
(That's why you should be careful about giving away such isolate objects, and why you can create an isolate object without the "kill" capability, that you can more safely pass around.)
You can immediately kill an isolate from the inside using the static Isolate.exit.
Or using Isolate.current.kill. It's like Process.exit, but only for a single isolate.
Or you can make sure you have closed every open receive port in the isolate, and stopped doing anything.
That's the usual approach, but it can fail if you run code provided by others in your isolate. They might open receive ports or start periodic timers which run forever, and that you know nothing about.
(You can try to contain that code in a Zone where you control timers, but that won't stop them from creating receive ports, and they can always access Zone.root directly to leave the zone you put them in.)
Or someone might have Isolate.pauseed your isolate, so the worker code won't run.

If I wanted to be absolutely certain that an isolate is killed,
I'd start out by communicating with my own code running in that isolate (the port receiving worker instructions) and tell it to shut down nicely, as a part of the protocol I am already using to communicate.
The worker code can choose to use Isolate.exit when it's done, or just close all its own resources and hope it's enough. I'd probably tend to use Isolate.exit, but only after waiting for existing worker tasks getting done.
Such a worker task might be hanging (waiting for a future which will never complete). Or it might be live-locking everything by being stuck in a while (true){..can't stop, won't stop!..}. In that case, the waiting should have a timeout.
Because of that, I'd also listen for the isolate to shut down, using Isolate.addOnExitHandler, and start a timer for some reasonable duration, and if I haven't received an "on exit" notification before the timer runs out, or some feedback on the worker shutdown request telling me that things are fine, I'd escalate to isolate.kill(priority: Isolate.immediate); which can kill even a while (true) ... loop.


Alia Bhatt has maintained a stoic silence on her relationship with Ranbir Kapoor. However, her family has been quite forthcoming. Her father Mahesh Bhatt recently spoke about the couple in an interview.
Alia Bhatt, who delivered one of 2018's biggest hits, Raazi, seems excited for 2019 too.


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Q: Converting csv row to JSON object in Java I've a csv file something similar to this
"name.firstName","name.givenName","name.DisplayName","phone.type","phone.value"
"john","maverick","John Maverick","mobile","123-123-123"
"jim","lasher","Jim Lasher","mobile","123-123-123"

I want to convert the 2nd and 3rd row into JSON objects.Using the first row as Header. So the result will be
[
{
"name": {
    "firstName": "john",
    "givenName": "maverick",
    "DisplayName": "John Maverick"
},
"phone": {
    "type": "mobile",
    "value": "123-123-123"
}
},
{
"name": {
    "firstName": "john",
    "givenName": "maverick",
    "DisplayName": "John Maverick"
},
"phone": {
    "type": "mobile",
    "value": "123-123-123"
}
]

Any idea how to achieve this?

A: Here is a Java library that may help you. http://www.jonathanhfisher.co.uk/playpen/csv2json/index.htm
Here is a JavaScript library that may or may not be useful to you. http://www.cparker15.com/code/utilities/csv-to-json/
And finally, here is a past answer that may be useful. I like the OpenCSV solution. However, instead of JAXB, you could use Jackson. Converting an CSV file to a JSON object in Java


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Welcome to the all-new Renault Duster, which follows in the footsteps of a car that took South Africa by storm.
We at Leisure Wheels also got caught up in that storm, simply because the Duster was exactly what consumers needed at the time it was launched. The economy was in the toilet, fuel prices were skyrocketing and new car prices shot upwards at an alarming rate.
Along came Renault and introduced a spacious, capable SUV with loads of equipment at an extremely reasonable price. Never before has a car been so in tune with the times, which meant Renault sold thousands.
In addition to all of this, it was more capable off-road than any all-wheel drive SUV had the right to be. In a desperate attempt to prove that the Duster had some limitations, our esteemed editor drove it all the way to the Namib for some dune surfing. Sure, it got stuck a few times, but just the fact that it could do it was astounding. Honestly, Renault could have kept on selling the previous Duster for at least five more years and it would have been a reasonable purchase.
As you can probably tell by now, the all-new model has a lot to live up to. If it weren't for the all-new Jimny, the Duster could easily be labelled as the car that had the most to prove compared to its predecessor.
The style differences are easy to spot, but it's not like Renault started off with a completely blank canvas. The overall shape of the car is familiar, just a bit more elegant.
It's easiest to spot the new model from the rear, as it features funky square lights instead of the tall lights on the old one. Include a nice selection of colours (including a rather nice orange) and you have a funky SUV.
It takes no more than a 100 metres to realise that the new Duster is a huge step forward on the inside. The old car was always slightly noisier than its main rivals and the plastics were just a little bit harder.
The hard plastic remains, but it looks good. More importantly, it's all nailed in place properly. Even after a day spent on some badly corrugated roads, our unit never developed a rattle.
The biggest difference is the overall refinement of the thing. The seats are a bit plusher, the steering wheel is much nicer and the various buttons and dials feel nice to touch. Noise, vibration and harshness levels have been reduced significantly.
One of the Duster's main selling points has always been its size. Compared to its rivals, it's bigger in every direction, which matters if you're a family man. You'll be pleased to hear that it's the same story with the new car. It's still big enough for a family of four and their luggage.
Renault has been extremely generous with regards to standard equipment. From the base model up you get all of the usual safety and comfort features, while the mid and high-spec models are equipped with the nicer things in life. Renault's touchscreen interface works beautifully and is equipped with navigation as standard.
There are three engine options available. The petrol and diesel powertrains are carried over from the previous model, which is a good thing. The 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder is a little gem, producing 80kW and 250Nm of torque.
Renault is also including a new diesel lower in the range. It's basically the same 1.5-litre diesel, but tuned to produce 66kW and 210Nm of torque. We reckon it's a great move, as there wasn't an in-between model previously. You either had the entry-level naturally aspirated petrol, or the diesel. This new version of the diesel (available only as a 4×2) will likely be a big seller.
As mentioned at the beginning, the previous model sold well because it was so in tune with the times. We're happy to report that it's the same story with the new car.
There's a wider range of models and all of them are affordable. Whether you go for the entry-level car, or the top-of-the-line 4×4 automatic, there's very little else out there that can offer as much space, comfort and ability as the Duster.
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Prince Charles is 'closer to Harry than ever' and is forging a sweet relationship with Meghan Markle, too
By Jo Abi| 3 years ago
Prince Charles and Prince Harry are closer than ever before, with the future king also forging a special bond with daughter-in-law Meghan Markle, according to a royal source.
Though it was recently claimed Prince Charles, 69, and his youngest son, 33, haven't been getting along, a family member tells Vanity Fair the pair are "closer than ever".
In addition to this, the Queen's eldest son is also forging "a lovely relationship" with the Duchess of Sussex, 37.
"The wedding was a real turning point," the magazine's source claimed.'
The source says the wedding was a turning point in their relationships. (Getty)
"Charles showed so much love towards Harry and Meghan, and I think Harry will be eternally grateful to his papa for stepping in and giving Meghan's hand in marriage.
"The bond between them is very close."
The insider says Charles spent a week with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at his summer home in Scotland, the Castle of Mey, with the trio reading, walking dogs, talking and dining together.
"Charles has been very supportive of Meghan and everything she is going through with her own father. He's got a real soft spot for her and thinks she's the best thing to have happened to Harry," they add.
RELATED: It's been 60 years since Prince Charles was given his royal title
The future king has also apparently bonded with the couple over their love of the castle, which has been in the Royal Family since 1952.
"I think Prince Charles would probably be delighted if his younger son were to take an interest in Mey," Prince Charles' biographer Sally Bedell Smith has previously stated.
Prince Harry is appreciative of the support his father has shown to Meghan. (Getty )
"What I don't know is when Charles would want, if indeed he does, to hand the supervisory reins to Harry.
"My guess would be when Charles becomes king and his official duties as monarch multiply."
Camilla joined her husband and children-in-law at the castle for a short period of time this summer, however didn't stay the entire time.
"Camilla doesn't stay too long, she loves her bucket-and-spade holiday in Devon with her grandchildren, so it must have been a thrill for Charles to have Meghan and Harry stay," Vanity Fair's source says.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to share Charles' love of the Castle of Mey. (Getty)
"I'm not even certain the Duchess of Cornwell has stayed for such a long stretch."
The Castle of Mey is on Scotland's north coast and features a walled garden and acres of beautiful parkland, and is open to the public from May to September.
The late Queen Mother – who Prince Charles adored - was said to be fond of the property.
In addition to their week with Prince Charles, Harry, 33, and Markle, 37, also spent a weekend with the Queen at Balmoral Castle.
Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles' life in photos


I have followed the case of Richard Lapointe from the very beginning. A number of the Friends of Richard Lapointe are my respected colleagues and friends.
From the very beginning, this case has numerous flaws. Somehow, the Friends and many others have not been able to convince the court system of the mishandling and travesty of this case. In 2008, most police personnel and court staff are better trained than to accept the "facts and confessions" in this case.
At the time of this crime, I was a Presidential appointee in the US Department of Education. At that time, I understood the apparent facts of the case and could not believe the courts could convict this man.


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Alphalite is kiln-cured, but unlike clay units, the heat is low for concrete masonry, with some steam added for even curing. Because Alphalite masonry units are considerably lighter than standard concrete masonry this reduces emissions associated with product transport.
Many masonry buildings have passed their 100 year anniversaries.
Structures that last longest, require less maintenance, and can be adapted forreuse having a lesser impact on the environment.
Alphalite is low-pressure cured with minimal steam required.
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much by-product material as possible. No beaches or river beds are disturbed and cement usage is minimised.
as well as having many other attributes.
Alphalite units are designed to be painted or rendered as there can be significant colour variation from batch to batch. For face block applications Austral Masonry recommends the GB Masonry Collection of colour masonry products.
Concrete masonry products are high thermal mass products which slow the transfer of temperature fluctuations from the outside into internal living areas. This reduces the need for use of artim'al heating and cooling devices and thereby reduces associated energy costs.
Concrete masonry products are made from non combustible materials so they are fire resistant and therefore ideal for bushfire prone areas.
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Spike Slawson of Me First and the Gimme Gimmes returns home with his new band, Uke-Hunt
"Approval from those people would've been a lot worse."
By Mike Shanley
Photo courtesy of Fat Wreck Chords
Spike Slawson (second from left)
The last time Spike Slawson returned to his hometown, he played for a crowd of thousands. Unfortunately, they didn't respond enthusiastically.
Slawson blew into town with Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, a San Francisco band that specializes in punked-up, irreverent covers of all genres, including classic rock. In 2006, the Pittsburgh Pirates organization thought that the band would be a great act to follow a Bucs game at PNC Park on Fireworks Night. To call it a bad pairing would be an understatement. Pittsburghers love "Stairway to Heaven," and the slightest bit of irreverence toward it can turn 35,000 people against you.
Not that Slawson was unaware. He spent his early years in Pittsburgh. (Full disclosure: We went to the same high school.) "Led Zeppelin is like King James and ZoSo is like the Bible," he explains on the phone from the road. "Taking the piss out of that song, [the audience] wasn't feeling that. And then there was dead silence after that one, which was really weird because there were a lot of people out there.
"That disapproval took me back to being in public elementary school in Pittsburgh and playing Little League before my parents knew that I needed glasses: I was really bad at it. In hindsight I'm kind of glad that's what happened. Approval from those people would've been a lot worse."
Time has done nothing to dim Slawson's irreverence. Take his current band, Uke-Hunt, which in name alone has an air of bawdiness to it. The moniker "was a catalyst for me," he says. "That was the reason to do the entire project, and the fact that I had a bit of experience and a modest skill set on the [ukulele] from having played it on an R. Kelly song in my other band."
Once he settled on a name, Slawson found some empathetic friends to back him up. To get the act together, they busked in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, which would strengthen any musician's resolve. "Public space in San Francisco poses a real challenge. There are some unhinged people out there," he admits.
It worked. Slawson tackles some of the classics, though this time, the selections are "more attenuated to my particular musical taste, which is, like, outsider pop and some '60s punk," he says. The band's self-titled debut covers a wide range, from the Kinks' "Animal Farm" to Skeeter Davis' "End of the World" and the often-covered country classic "Green, Green Grass of Home."
While his experiences in Pittsburgh weren't always the brightest, a summer at Chatham's Art and Music children's camp had long-lasting effects. That was where he met a kid named Manny Theiner, now the inexhaustible supporter of underground music. It was Theiner who gave Sean Slawson, not yet a punk, his nickname. "We were pretty marginal figures there," Slawson says. "He had the idea one day that we should call each other dog names. When I look back on it now, it's pretty ingenious."


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Finding himself in a new era, approaching retirement, Indy wrestles with fitting into a world that seems to have outgrown him. But as the tentacles of an all-too-familiar evil return in the form of an old rival, Indy must don his hat and pick up his whip once more to make sure an ancient and powerful artifact doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
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The world is a mysterious place when seen through the eyes of an animal. EO, a grey donkey with melancholic eyes, meets good and bad people on his life's path, experiences joy and pain, endures the wheel of fortune randomly turn his luck into disaster and his despair into unexpected bliss. But not even for a moment does he lose his innocence.
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Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family.
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After accidentally crash-landing in 2022, time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self on a mission to save the future.
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