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from kivy.uix.tabbedpanel import TabbedPanel, TabbedPanelHeader, TabbedPanelItem
from kivy.uix.boxlayout import BoxLayout
from kivy.uix.button import Button
from kivy.uix.floatlayout import FloatLayout
from kivy.uix.screenmanager import Screen
from kivy.uix.textinput import TextInput
from kivy.uix.label import Label
from kivy.uix.popup import Popup
from kivy.graphics import Rectangle, Color

popup = None

class WeaponTab(TabbedPanelHeader):

    all_weapons = [
        'Axe',
        'Brass Knife',
        'Bayonet',
        'Club',
        'Crossbow',
        'Cutlass',
        'Dart',
        'Flail',
        'Gladius',
        'Greatsword',
        'Handaxe',
        'Kama',
        'Knife',
        'Lance',
        'Longbow',
        'Pickaxe',
        'Scythe',
        'Spear',
        'Shortsword',
        'Warhammer'
        ]
    weapon_list = []
    weapon_overview = BoxLayout(orientation='vertical')
    weapon_box = BoxLayout(
            orientation='vertical',
            size_hint=(.5, .5),
            pos_hint={'center_x': .5, 'center_y': .5},
            spacing=5)
    weapons_owned = []

    def __init__(self, **kwargs):
        global popup
        super(WeaponTab, self).__init__(**kwargs)

        add_weapon_button = Button(
            font_name='src/fonts/Enchanted_Land.otf',
            font_size=24,
            text='Add Weapon',
            size_hint=(.2, .07),
            pos_hint={'center_x': .5, 'center_y': .1})
        print popup
        popup = self.create_popup()
        add_weapon_button.bind(on_press=popup.open)

        content = FloatLayout()
        content.add_widget(self.weapon_box)
        content.add_widget(add_weapon_button)

        self.content=content
        self.text = 'Weapon'

    def create_popup(self):
        content = BoxLayout(orientation='vertical', spacing=10)
        select_button = Button(
            size_hint=(.5, .2),
            text='Select',
            pos_hint={'center_x': .5, 'center_y': .2});

        content.add_widget(self.weapon_overview)

        popup = Popup(
            title='Select a weapon',
            content=content,
            size_hint=(.8, .8))
        for weapon in self.all_weapons:
            label = WeaponLabel(text=weapon)
            self.weapon_overview.add_widget(label)
            self.weapon_list.append(label)
        return popup

class WeaponLabel(Label):
    def __init__(self, **kwargs):
        super(WeaponLabel, self).__init__(**kwargs)
        self.highlighted = False

    def on_touch_down(self, touch):
        if self.collide_point(*touch.pos):
            self.clear_highlights(self)
            if touch.is_double_tap:
                if 2 < len(WeaponTab.weapons_owned):
                    self.display_too_many_weapons()
                    popup.dismiss()
                    return
                else:
                    weapon = BoxLayout(
                        orientation='horizontal')
                    weapon_label = Label(text=self.text)
                    weapon_dmg = TextInput(
                        multiline=False,
                        hint_text='dmg',
                        size_hint=(.8, .5),
                        pos_hint={'center_x': .5, 'center_y': .6})
                    weapon_crit = TextInput(
                        multiline=False,
                        hint_text='crit',
                        size_hint=(.8, .5),
                        pos_hint={'center_x': .5, 'center_y': .6})
                    weapon_range = TextInput(
                        multiline=False,
                        hint_text='range',
                        size_hint=(.8, .5),
                        pos_hint={'center_x': .5, 'center_y': .6})
                    weapon_type = TextInput(
                        multiline=False,
                        hint_text='type',
                        size_hint=(.8, .5),
                        pos_hint={'center_x': .5, 'center_y': .6})
                    weapon.add_widget(weapon_label)
                    weapon.add_widget(weapon_dmg)
                    weapon.add_widget(weapon_crit)
                    weapon.add_widget(weapon_range)
                    weapon.add_widget(weapon_type)
                    WeaponTab.weapon_box.add_widget(weapon)
                    WeaponTab.weapons_owned.append(self)
                    popup.dismiss()
            else:
                with self.canvas:

                    Color(255, 255, 250, .3)
                    self.rectangle = Rectangle(pos=(self.x, self.y),
                        size=(self.width, self.height))
                    self.highlighted  = True

    def display_too_many_weapons(self):
        layout = FloatLayout()
        popup = Popup(
            content=layout,
            size_hint=(.5, .5),
            title='Cannot add Weapon')
        label = Label(
            text="You have cannot own more weapons",
            pos_hint={'center_x': .5, 'center_y': .8})
        button = Button(
            text='Close',
            size_hint=(.5, .2),
            pos_hint={'center_x': .5, 'center_y': .4})
        button.bind(on_press=popup.dismiss)
        layout.add_widget(label)
        layout.add_widget(button)
        popup.open()

    def clear_highlights(self, *args):
        for s in WeaponTab.weapon_list:
            if s.highlighted and s != self:
                s.canvas.remove(s.rectangle)
                s.highlighted = False


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The third bomb
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"Let me show you the gadget," says James Walther. My eyes take a moment to adjust as we step from the glaring, hot air of an Albuquerque, New Mexico summer into the dark, cool expanse of the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History — its usually busy galleries eerily empty in this year COVID-19.
The museum's director leads me past an array of unlit displays — the stretch sedan America's first atomic scientists rode across the New Mexico desert…a hunk of uranium from Hitler's nuclear program…equipment used to build the first nuclear bomb — until we stop in front of an enormous spherical device.
The thing bristles with dozens of cables, each linked to what appears to be a kind of spark plug. It's shiny, complex, strangely beautiful — and with a little bit of bad luck it could have incinerated and irradiated hundreds of thousands of Japanese in 1945.
This is the Third Bomb.
After a jaw-dropping detonation in New Mexico — known to history as the Trinity Test — the world's first atomic weapon was dropped by the United States on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. When the Japanese failed to immediately surrender, on August 9 a second atomic device was detonated over Nagasaki. Still, there was no definitive word that the Empire was about to give up as some persistent Japanese government war hawks were willing to gamble the U.S. didn't have any more of these devastating weapons. We can still wait out the Allies, they said. But they were wrong.
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Skinny Piggy sells kombucha on tap in a farmer's market. Kombucha is a carbonated probiotic tea that has a cider-like flavor. At the stand, the kombucha ia sometimes mixed with juices and spices to create refreshing drinks.
Katie is a young professional grabbing the first rungs of the corporate ladder. Although she cares about her health, she knows she's not perfect. Sometime she'll work out a couple days in a row. Sometimes she'll be ok with having McDonald's. Having balance between endulgence and a healthy lifestyle defines her life.
The logo must portray health benefits while also having a fun and spunky attitude. The company name implies that a person can strive to be skinny, but also must not forget the inner piggy.
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Q: PyQt4: Sending a custom signal from a thread to a progress dialog I am unable to send a signal updating a progress dialog from a QThread.
I set up the thing like this (from within the MainWindow class):
self.progressDialog = QtGui.QProgressDialog("Packing ...", QtCore.QString(), 0,100, self.parent_)
self.thread = QtCore.QThread(parent = self.parent_)
self.thread.run = myRun
self.thread.start()
self.thread.QtCore.connect(self.thread, QtCore.SIGNAL("updateProgress"), self.progressDialog, QtCore.SLOT("setProgress(int progress, int totalSteps)"))

then, from within the myRun function, I try to emit the signal:
self.thread.emit(QtCore.SIGNAL("updateProgress"),progress,total)

But the progress dialog just does not update :(.
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks!
Nathan

A: I would do something so:
self.connect(self.thread, QtCore.SIGNAL("progressUpdated"), self.updateProgress)

and then a method (slot) in the mainwindow:
  def updateProgress(self, progress):
    self.ui.progressBar.setValue(progress)
    self.ui.progressBar.repaint()

self or self.ui depends if u have subclassed the mainWindow and then launched setupUi
self.thread.emit(QtCore.SIGNAL("updateProgress"),progress)

seems correct to me

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When many audio and technophiles think of the 1980s, they think of classic vinyl and audio and video cassettes. Back in the 80s, cassettes were considered cutting edge, as Beta Max was on its way towards obsolescence. Today, many vinyl and audio and video cassette products have been rendered obsolete, and often end up in landfills, where they only contribute to the ever-growing global warming problem. Here, we discuss some of the ways in which you can easily dispose of vinyl and cassettes from your home, without breaking the bank.
The Earth911 recycling search is a great way to find a recycling plant or facility in the area that will recycle your audio and video cassettes. Once you have found a site near your home, you will need to call them to ask about their e-recycling policies. This is because their policies are continually changing and evolving to meet the needs of the environment, so they may not currently accept cassettes for recycling purposes.
If you don't want to ship the items to Greendisk or drop them off at a local e-waste recycling centre, then there are other options available. For instance, you can donate them to a music retailer or second-hand store near your home. Some people may fear that the items will simply be thrown out because they are damaged, but many such stores will actually repair damaged or scratched vinyl and cassettes so that they can be resold for a profit. It doesn't hurt to ask the store if you have any doubts as to how the donated items will be used, and some will even buy the items from you if you have any rare tapes and cassettes.
If you don't want to ship the items to a recycling plant or aren't interested in donating them to a local organization or retailer, then there are other options you may want to consider. For instance, if you are an artistic or creative person, then perhaps you can reuse your vinyl and cassettes by creating an amazing do-it-yourself project. You can surf online or watch YouTube videos that provide ingenious ways to recycle all sorts of discarded products lying around the house, including vinyl, tapes, and cassettes. You may even be able to sell your latest and greatest masterpiece at a local art exhibit if it is impressive enough.
If you have some old vinyl records lying around the house, then a good way to dispose of them is to post them for sale on a classified website. Local sites such as Kijiji and Craigslist are a great place to start, albeit you may run into tire-kickers and low-ballers. An even better option is eBay, as you will attract clientele from around the world instead of simply in your local city or neighbourhood. Many vinyl collectors with a penchant for all things nostalgia will flock to sites like eBay, hoping to uncover some hidden treasures.
To begin, take the time to go through the site to find out which records are selling and which are saturating the market. Avoid selling any duplicate vinyl records, as they will lower the demand of your records, which will reduce the amount of money you can sell them for. Moreover, if you want to avoid online selling at all costs, and don't mind putting in some legwork, then why not take your vinyl record collection to a local flea market?
You can also have a garage sale in order to sell your old vinyl records, if you would prefer that your potential customers come to you instead. One issue with garage sales, however, is that the vast majority of people don't own turntables, so we would suggest that you price the record low in order to move them quickly, or offer a bulk discount if you would like your record collection to have a singular home where they will be appreciated.
As a last resort, you can donate your classic vinyl records. You can try your local library, or call up Goodwill or the Salvation Army to ask if they currently accept vinyl records for donations.
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1970s rocker now a 4-time Jeopardy champ
By: rsacal
Jackie Fuchs, aka Jackie Fox, played bass in the all-female rock band The Runaways as a teenager in the late 1970s. But "I don't want that to define me," she says.
Mission accomplished: Per LA Weekly, Fuchs became a four-time Jeopardy champion during a Wednesday taping in Culver City, Calif.
"This is redemption for me," she says of her $87,089 in winnings, which come after less-successful runs on The Chase and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in 2013. "I left it all out on the field, as they say," adds Fuchs, now a Harvard-educated entertainment lawyer and writer. "It really saps your brain energy … I was so brain-dead by the end of shooting that I got lost in the parking lot for about a half-hour."
A really nice article from @pitchfork about what it's like to be on @Jeopardy . https://t.co/fR4AsOrMGY
— Jackie Fuchs a/k/a Jackie Fox (@JackieFox1976) December 20, 2018
Her Jeopardy run began with a $14,200 win, per Fox News. She nabbed $19,889 in her second showing, and $24,600 in her third. She got better in her fourth, betting $14,000 on the Final Jeopardy question to take home $28,400.
She's had a few flubs, including missed questions on law and music. But "I got a Daily Double in Norse mythology," Fuchs tells LA Weekly. "People wouldn't expect me to know this old stuff, but I love it."
Of her switch from rock music to writer and attorney, she told host Alex Trebek, "I just get bored easily, I guess."
Fuchs, whose success comes after years of trying to get on the show, has been commentating on Twitter. Per LA Weekly, her tweets "are often just as entertaining as the game itself." She's set to appear on Thursday night's episode. (In 2015, Fuchs recounted a traumatic ordeal.)
Jackie Fuchs has a special message to share. pic.twitter.com/4xejOvVFxP
— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) December 15, 2018
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When you are studying abroad, especially for a short time, make sure that you have seen and done everything that you've wanted by the time the final week rolls around. I have spent most of this past week working on my final project and trying to assess what I can take home and what I have to leave behind. Thankfully, I have had nothing that I have needed to do around Paris throughout these past few days.
The final project has been interesting to say the least. We were asked to put together four entries each into a larger "Surrealist's Guide to Paris." On top of it all, we are not being given any concrete instructions on how to create our entries, only that they must represent the Surrealist's attitude and grant some sort of instructions on how to find surrealist objects or areas around Paris. It is a difficult project, and designed to push our creativity and understanding of the subject. I like it, but I'm also a little worried about meeting the necessary criteria.
I'm feeling a slight ache for home that has been all but silent up until this point. I find myself thinking of my family, my friends, and yes, my cat on a near-constant basis. I am also eager to begin my studies for the GRE this fall as well as try out a few new classes that are required for my degree. While I am happy to have been in Paris, the needs and comforts of home have begun to tug at me a bit.
Leaving a foreign place that you have wanted to see for years can come with bittersweet emotions, and no matter how reluctant or eager you are, no feeling toward it is incorrect or misplaced. As long as you can wrap things up nicely and have enough of an experience to take back with you, I'd say you are entirely entitled to however you wish to feel about the return journey. I have seen both hesitance and enthusiasm about leaving from my classmates, and each person has very good reasons for their attitudes.
I have made friends. I have hugged those who have left ahead of me and will continue to reminisce a little with those who are still here. Paris has made many of us who are now staring at our plane ticket (or train, for those whose trips aren't over yet) and smile a little sadly. The culture has sunken in and we are now thinking about home and trying to readjust our brains to the American mindset. It's a little harder than you might think, after a month of complete submersion in another country.
Overall, I think I've grown tremendously on a personal level, and I am not sure that many people will directly notice the difference on the outside. I find myself looking at people and languages in a way I hadn't considered before. I now know exactly what it's like to be unable to speak or navigate without having to guess at words I don't know. I understand how hard it is to ask for help, order food, or simply buy something without understanding the language.
But I also know that I can rely on myself in these situations. When calm, aware, and determined, I can get to or find anything I need, and no one needs to hold my hand along the way. With this has come a huge gust of confidence and boldness that I did not have upon my departure from Seattle.
I encourage all students to study abroad as soon as they are able. And if they do not feel they are able, there are ways to make it happen. I was a student who shrugged off study abroad for a long time because I believed I would never be able to do it for financial reasons. But I found the resources, and now it is probably the most meaningful part of my experience at UW thus far. The educational opportunity was excellent, and I don't think I'll ever regret this decision.
Thank you so much for reading about my stay in Paris and hopefully I've prompted you to at least explore your opportunities. Don't let your academic journey go by without doing part of it in another country.
Escargot is a necessity. Did I try it? Yes. Did I like it? Nope, not one bit. So why I am suggesting it? There were many people in my group who enjoyed it tremendously, and it can be served with a variety of seasonings and sauces. For me, it was an issue of aftertaste and texture, but if you can get past that and the fact that it was once a little slimy snail, you might be surprised. Plus, I think having tried it is far more important than having enjoyed it or not.
Do not—I repeat—do NOT leave France without trying duck. The duck steaks and confit dishes I had were literally gasp-worthy. Duck is far different than chicken or any other poultry dish that one might expect to compare it to, so give it a shot. You can even order it rare to well-done just like a steak, and without the worry of becoming sick from it. I'd rank it as the best thing I tried in France overall.
My last recommendation is for the more adventurous folk. Not everyone will want to go near this one. If you go to France, you should try steak tartare. What is it? It just so happens to be completely raw hamburger meat, served cold, in a variety of seasonings and sauces. I loved it, but I'm also a rare meat lover. This was completely uncooked and complemented by a salad, fries, or rye toast. Each time was better than the last and you can find it on most menus around Paris.
Outside of this, my journeys have been much the same. Our professor has taken us to see a few very old Cathedrals, flea markets loved by Surrealists, and a few art museums. I have to admit that these quaint little wanderings away from the main attractions are really very pleasant and give me more time to absorb the history. When something is well-known, and continuously visited, it loses a bit of its magic. Lately, I have preferred my little journeys outside of Paris, as I am becoming desensitized to the architecture, statues, and constant pestering by vendors. I am glad that a few of our class trips allow us to see the little villages with cobblestone streets, old windmills, and dainty gardens. France's countryside is definitely more slow-paced and relaxed.
This brings me to my final report for this entry. A couple weekends ago, I made a bold decision to purchase an airline ticket that would allow me to venture out of Paris and the country by myself, and see a particular destination that has been on my mind for years: Scotland. I set foot on the plane this past weekend and I have never been happier about any decision I have made. Though it was only two days, the simple fact that I said, "Yes, I want to do this" and "No, I don't need anyone else to do it with me" made it one of the most impactful moments of my life.
Though I would love to write more, I will keep to the highlights.
You tend to learn a lot about yourself when you force yourself into a situation where you are your only resource. I had to get off my plane in the middle of the night in Edinburgh, find a map, navigate a tricky roundtrip bus schedule for the weekend, learn where my stop was, and travel the city on foot for two days. Is it easy? Not if you don't have an open mind and a ton of patience. The whole weekend was bitter cold and I had nothing but a tourist map and an umbrella for company. So I took off at 7 a.m. each morning and began just walking, walking, walking. Throughout the day, I managed to find a castle, a city park with part of the highlands still intact, a mile-long street of tourist shops, national monuments, war museums, cathedrals, ancient cemeteries, old plague alleys, armories, and more. One night, I came home at 1 a.m. after a ghost tour of the city's underground vaults. I've never felt so independent and entirely on my own schedule.
A little note on the food: Scotland has wonderful haggis, which is basically ground sheep's lung, stomach, liver, intestine, and heart in case you were wondering. If you can get past the thought of that, it's very good.
I went back to Paris having learned a little bit about me that I didn't know. I know that I am my own best resource, and that I am a completely capable of doing anything I want on my own. I now feel much more self-reliant, less hesitant in general, and far more open to jumping into new projects or experiences. I think every person should make an effort to travel alone at some point in their life, safely of course, and if only for a short while. I am very happy that my study abroad trip to Paris granted me a pathway to do something entirely unplanned, but entirely meaningful to my personal growth.
Next week is my final week of studying abroad, and truthfully, I do miss home. I look forward to reporting on any other tidbits I have for you. Thanks for reading!
The second week of my journey through Paris has been filled with extreme sightseeing. Tourism could definitely be a sport. Each day I have walked between 4 and 7 miles, in a combination of wanderings with our professor and the absolute need to see anything and everything that Paris has to offer. Each time I am faced with the people of Paris, I find myself fighting the urge to whip out my camera and point it at some monument or building. I am striving to appear as normal and "French" as possible. But one thing I have learned while wandering through the Louvre, climbing the steps of the Eiffel Tower, or simply meandering along the Seine is: It's okay to be a Tourist.
My camera is nearly an extension of my right hand, and like the hand, it is one of the ways in which I experience and document the world around me. It's how I keep memories intact, and a way of providing souvenirs that often go beyond the thousands of aluminum Eiffel Towers you are offered by vendors on a daily basis. So I have learned to shrug off the occasional glances and snap the photo anyway. As of right now, I am at about 900 and quietly wondering if I may be more gung-ho about it than I think I am.
This week has been a busy one. I managed to wander into war museums, visited Napoleon's tomb, ascended the Eiffel Tower by stairs, climbed into the bell towers at Notre Dame, stood under the Arc D' Triomphe, and much more. Every known tourist attraction is complemented by curious little side streets, endless window shopping, and café after café filled with warm bread and super tiny cups of coffee. While I am joining the hundreds and thousands of tourists that flock these monuments on a daily basis during a Parisian summer, I am also coming to the realization that I know very little about them in comparison to the French, who are rather particular and intimate with their famous structures. There's history here and—especially after managing a 4-hour walk through part of the enormous Louvre—I am beginning to understand that that is something I will only fully understand through a more prolonged exposure to the culture. Unfortunately, my time here is limited and I have more specific studies to which I need to direct my attention.
One of the things that our course is requiring us to do is to look outside the "purpose" of objects and art and to try to understand their artistic nature solely from the fact of their existence. It's a hard one for sure, especially when Marcel Duchamp decidedly signed a urinal, called it "Fountain," and put it on display; yes, it's a little bit much to grasp at times. But despite the awkward difficulty that this subject sometimes presents, we are keeping in mind the Surrealist movement as a dismantling of concepts, rather than a true attempt at "creating art." This topic is also granting us the opportunity to look at architecture and modern art with a more critical eye. I have to admit, it's coloring my experiences in Paris in a unique way.
Overall, I am lucky to be absorbing the city in a very Surrealist fashion, while receiving enough downtime to be a tourist. Having both sides of the coin is more valuable than either one or the other.
On the agenda for next week: Flea markets, escargot (maybe), cathedrals, and a weekend excursion to Scotland. I look forward to telling you about it! Cheers!
When I arrived on Sunday, August 18th, two other students and I thought it would be an ideal time to venture into Paris to find groceries for the week. After passing street upon street of closed stores and cafes, we quickly found out that most businesses are not open on Sundays, and that we had landed in the middle of a high vacation time for Parisians. This encouraged us to take advantage of a very small market tucked into the corner of a building, and to make do with snacks until the following day. Once we were able to make a formal shopping trip, we were amazed at the food selection, and the fact that most food items are far more natural and organic by default than what we could find at home.
I remember a number of study abroad meetings at the main campus where we were told how to behave while in France. The American concept of customer service does not align with that of the French, and it became real the moment I arrived in Paris. No matter the business, I am incredibly aware of the fact that I must address each employee I meet and acknowledge their presence. I cannot brush past them the way most of us would in Seattle. Demanding, aloof, or indignant behaviors are not appropriate here, and I am surprised at how much I enjoy this aspect of the culture. This is where I have come to realize that "French rudeness" is a myth of sorts. You will only receive less than courteous treatment if you fail to observe these cultural norms in the first place.
The transportation system is amazing. We received weekly passes that allow us to use the tram (streetcar), the metro (subway), and the buses. Everything is efficient and I can literally travel from one end of the city to the other in less than 20 minutes. However, with this comes a new necessity; constant vigilance against pickpocketing. Though I haven't experienced it, there are signs and announcements at nearly every terminal warning passengers to guard their things. This is more difficult during rush-hour, as the idea of personal space does not exist, and standing squished between ten other people on the metro is unavoidable after five o'clock. But with a little caution and a bit of common sense, there is generally nothing to worry about.
My classes are wonderful, and my professor is so knowledgeable of this city that I am completely comfortable with every bit of advice he has to offer. We are learning about the Paris of the 1920s and an explosive art movement named Surrealism that sought both to negate art and to change the perception of it irreversibly. Pablo Picasso, Andre Breton, and Louis Aragon are just a few of the many artists and writers who have contributed to art's divergence from pre-nineteenth century concepts into Cubism, Dada, and finally Surrealism. Our wanderings with our professor have led us to the parts of Paris that many tourists overlook and have given us a wider understanding of its culture and its history.
Overall, I am still reeling from beauty of the city and the waves of new information rattling my brain. I am looking forward to my next set of adventures and I am extremely grateful to the university for giving me an opportunity to venture into the city of my dreams. The thrill of being here is overwhelming, and I am so anxious to see everything that I have already blistered my feet from the walking. I am jumpy and giddily anticipating whatever I am about to experience next, alongside the fascinating nooks and crannies that our professor plans to lead us to.
There is so much to say! However, I am afraid I'm going to have to end here. I will post again soon with any new adventures or learning experiences that I have for you. Thanks for reading!
For books, I recommend going to Amazon.com. Buy the older or used versions if there aren't particular or new editions required. Many of the used books I received were in perfectly usable condition, not to mention cheap. Order them at least four weeks out or more; you never know how long it will take for the books to arrive at your doorstep.
Phones are a concern, but not always necessary. Navigating foreign websites to obtain disposable phones and plans that are based in your country of study ahead of time can be confusing. Check with the carrier you have now. Find out what the rates will be once you're abroad. However, if it becomes too much of a hassle and you are guaranteed to have internet service, remember that Skype is a great replacement and typically provides you with everything you need. If your carrier cannot provide international service, Skype simply isn't enough, or if the cost is too much, then network with other students and see what they are doing. They are typically a great resource and can sometimes speak from experience. Otherwise, don't worry; your professors are usually going to be fairly observant of the transportation in your country of study and will have a game plan as to how to get you from one place to another.
Check out your country of study and see if the outlets and plugs are different. In most cases, they are. You will probably need to buy a voltage transformer and a plug adapter that will allow your U.S. plug to work with foreign outlets. You can find these in almost any store that has a travel section. Keep in mind, however, that many laptops and cameras these days have dual voltage capabilities, which means that you might only need the plug adapter.
When studying abroad, there are times where you need to be aware of the chance of pickpocketing. Be aware of the items you bring with you at all times. Already, I have had a couple of friends experience pickpocketing and it is unpleasant. Keep your purse or bag in front of you at all times in crowded areas, and keep it strapped across your body rather than simply hanging at your side. Watch the people around you, and make sure that you aren't distracted, particularly in crowded transportation areas or popular tourist destinations.
The last pertinent thing I found that you can do is coordinate with the other students in your program. If you're like me, and you don't know many of the students going abroad with you, this takes a little bit of outreach and extra confidence. Set up a Facebook page for your group. The students I am currently with use it almost every day to arrange outings. You are about to embark on a long trip with these students; establishing a connection prior to your arrival will only strengthen your traveling experiences and bolster the opportunities you have for getting the most out of your trip.
I hope this helps! Of course, there are many more things to consider for extended international travel, but the items mentioned above are what I have found to be the most pressing as well as less obvious. These are tricks and tips that I have managed to figure out, and which I feel are the most beneficial. Thanks for reading and I hope these ideas are helpful for other students who are planning to go abroad in the near future!


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Q: MockMvc url path not working after spring 4 to 5 I'm having below url-pattern in my web.xml
<url-pattern>*.json</url-pattern>

MockMvc setup in spock
    MockMvc mockMvc

    def setup() {
        mockMvc = MockMvcBuilders.standaloneSetup(controller).build()
    }

calling my controller api like below in test case
        def result = mockMvc.perform(get('/test/warning/term.json")
                .contentType(MediaType.APPLICATION_JSON))

term.json is pathVariable in controller method.
this spec worked in spring 4. and when I check in debug mode I received in spring controller api only term in pathVariable String.
after upgrading to spring 5 getting term.json in spring controller api , which is causing the test case failure.
how to fix this?


Metabolism is the term for the thousands of biochemical reactions involving transfers of matter and / or energy that take place mainly in the body's cells. It is the process by which your body converts the food and water you consume into all the elements needed by your body and into the energy needed to power everything you do, from moving to thinking to growing. In many diseases, some of these metabolic processes are disturbed. By exploring these disturbed metabolic pathways, MedDay is able to identify new compounds or strategies to improve the function of the central nervous system in people with neurodegenerative disorders.


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Carmel Valley board hears how gas tax repeal could impact local roads
State Senator Toni Atkins speaks to the Carmel Valley Community Planning board in June.
(Karen Billing)
By Karen Billing
July 10, 2018 1 PM PT
As Californians gear up to cast a vote in November whether or not to repeal the state's gas tax, local representatives said that the vote could impact local infrastructure projects such as the widening of the SR-56. At the May and June Carmel Valley Community Planning Board meetings, a representative for Assemblyman Brian Maienschein reported that Caltrans had been expecting to begin the final design for the widening of the 56 from Carmel Valley Road to the I-5 interchange by the end of this year.
"The information they gave us was 'We've got this great project for you'…the caveat at the end was 'if the gas tax repeal wins in November, then all bets are off'," said Bob Knudsen, representative for Maienschein's office.
The SR-56 in Carmel Valley.
The messaging was troubling to Pacific Highlands Ranch resident Bruce Cameron as SR-56 is one of the more urgent needs for the entire area as traffic on the freeway is a "nightmare" that impacts local neighborhood streets.
"I'd hate for something like an infrastructure project to be held hostage," Cameron said.
California State Senator President Pro Tem Toni Atkins was in attendance at the board's June 28 meeting and spent some time addressing the gas tax.
"It's not easy, it's not simple, people are upset. California is not an inexpensive place to live," Atkins said. "I'm happy to answer any questions regarding gas taxes because I believe it's my responsibility, I voted for it. There's an upside to it and there's a downside to it and I recognize that, but I'm not afraid to have the conversation."
Senate Bill 1 was passed by the state legislature in 2017, raising the gas tax by 12 cents per gallon and the diesel fuel tax by 20 cents and increased annual vehicle fees by $25 to $75 per year. It also added a new $100 annual fee for electric vehicles starting in 2020.
The Give Voters a Voice Campaign turned in nearly 950,000 signatures in order for the proposition to be placed on the ballot—the campaign's honorary chair is local gubernatorial candidate John Cox. According to a new statewide poll by USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times, a repeal of the tax is supported by 51 percent of registered voters in the state. Per the poll, support to repeal the tax is at 64 percent in the county of San Diego.
Atkins said the gas tax represents $5.2 billion in the state's budget this year for road repair.
"Roughly half of that goes back to the communities directly for local jurisdictions to decide how to spend it, so every city in the county gets money from the gas tax," Atkins said.
Since the tax was approved last year, San Diego County has received $866 million—the day before the meeting, Atkins celebrated the opening of the new Genesse Avenue bridge project, which expanded a six-lane overpass to a 10-lane bridge with added sidewalks and bicycle paths. While a lot of the project was funded by local money, some came from the state, she said.
Atkins said the city of San Diego will get money that will likely be used for street paving and resurfacing projects but when it comes to capital projects, those will go through SANDAG.
"It will give them more money to do projects faster," Atkins said. Atkins noted that SANDAG currently has a project list with more projects than it has funds for and it will be vital for community planning boards like Carmel Valley to advocate with the city on what the priorities are.
Steven Hadley, representative for San Diego City Council President Pro Tem Barbara Bry, said their office has already stated that the widening of SR-56 is a priority that should be completed before the proposed I-5 and SR-56 flyover connections.
In 10 years she said the state will spend $52.5 billion and that will get 50 percent of state roads in fair or good condition and get almost 70 percent of local roads at fair or good condition. Atkins said in November, voters can decide whether that $5.2 billion annually in the budget that goes toward street resurfacing, bridge repairs and other transportation projects is important.
Planning board member Don Billings said he is still making his decision, taking into account what gubernatorial candidate Cox has stated, that California spends four times per mile to build a road than the state of Texas.
"Speaking as an average citizen, when I look at the type of projects that Caltrans does, the money they spend and the public benefit, it sort of rings true to me what John Cox says," Billings said, referencing as example the $2 billion to add a carpool lane on I-5, which will probably take a decade. "It seems to me that making the case to the public to not vote to repeal the gas tax is based on demonstrating to the public a real metric that Caltrans is a good steward of our money, that they spend it wisely, they spend it efficiently and that they rank projects not on some political pressure but on some sort of methodology that makes sense."
Atkins said when they conducted the hearings about the tax in Sacramento, it was not easy because they did have to address issues around Caltrans.
"Caltrans is a bureaucracy…sometimes I wish they could bow to political pressure and we could get a project done but they don't. What we do need to do is work efficiently and respond," Atkins said.
Atkins said that is true that projects are more expensive to do in California due to different regulations that citizens have voted on relating to greenhouse gas emissions, the Climate Action Plan and labor issues. She remarked that the state is the fifth largest economy in the world and it is their job as the legislature to do more monitoring and oversight.
"We are trying to restore faith in government that we're actually going to put the money where it needs to go," Atkins said.
The legislature put Proposition 69 on the ballot this June, requiring that certain revenues from SB 1 will be used for transportation. It passed with 81 percent of the vote.
In June, the Senate Rules Committee confirmed an independent auditor as part of the gas tax to oversee procurement and projects, an effort to enhance accountability and transparency.
Atkins said she wanted to take the "reasonable criticisms and critiques" she heard at the meeting and put them before the people who are responsible—making sure they are working to reduce overhead, and responding quickly and efficiently to what constituents are asking for, such as maintenance on the side of the road, a complaint her office hears often.
"It's a hard case," Atkins said of the question that voters will answer this November. "I hope I can make it to you because I want to be able to have money come back into San Diego."
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These are songs that I began working on in 2011 for an as yet unreleased pair of full-length albums. Some of them were previously released as individual tracks via my #musicmonday release series at mgee.blocsonic.com and a couple I've been sitting on for a while that have until now remained unreleased. I decided that I wanted to get back into the swing of things, make new music for the album and release a few of it's originally intended tracks as part of this EP.
You may have heard earlier versions of the tracks when I originally released them, but you haven't really heard them. Everything here has been remastered and IMO, they sound better than ever.
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Jimmy Barrett and Shara Fryer take you through the stories that matter on the morning of 03/22/2019, including: The Coalition for Fair Drug Prices—consisting of 12 organizations representing health care consumers, labor unions and health care providers—releases its Statement of Principles for prescription drug policy. The coalition's goal is to hold policymakers responsible for enacting policies that will prevent high and rising prescription drug prices. America: stop apologizing! Stop ... See More apologizing for being successful, for believing in God, for loving your country, for respecting your rivals, for everything you did or said when you were a teenager, for speaking your mind and – for apologizing. Stop cowering before the radical correctness police whose legitimacy depends on depicting our nation as a cesspool of racism and inequity. Elizabeth Warren is calling for an end to the Electoral College. She argued that presidential nominees no longer campaign in places like California and Massachusetts because they're not swing states, instead focusing on battlegrounds that are up for grabs. That's true, but if you abolished the college tomorrow, candidates would camp out in such megastates as New York, California, Florida, and Texas in an effort to run up their popular vote totals. The college forces them to move around the country, especially to smaller states whose handful of electoral votes could tip the balance.
Meanwhile, Warren has been joined by Kamala Harris and Kirsten Gillibrand in pushing to expand the Supreme Court. The three 2020 contenders told Politico they support the idea, which Warren said would be about "depoliticizing" the high court. But this is all too reminiscent of FDR's court-packing scheme, which was a political failure. Some Democrats want 15 justices on the court. They obviously see this as a way to correct the fact that the court now has a clear conservative majority. Texas senate approves bill to allow dogs at restaurants. Senate Bill 476 is based on a 2006 ordinance in the city of Austin. SB 476 includes certain guidelines: Only restaurants where food is not prepared on the patio can file for this permit. Canines are welcome only at patios, and only if they do not have to enter through a restaurant interior in order to access the outside area. Lastly, dogs must also remain leashed the entire time they're on the restaurant's premises.


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We are watching the last days of Jamaican soccer's best generation
While young stars like Andre Blake are the future of the Reggae Boyz, they were outnumbered by the older players in the 2016 Copa America.
By Eugene Rupinski@GolazodelGringo Jun 15, 2016, 9:00am EDT
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When Jamaica defeated the United States 2-1 last July in Atlanta, the Reggae Boyz had finally established themselves as a regional power and seemed poised to burst onto the world stage. They were about to face off against Mexico before heading back into World Cup Qualifying where the expectations were high that they'd advance to the CONCACAF Hexagonal. They'd also qualified for the Copa America - a tournament that would pit them against not only the best teams in CONCACAF but CONMEBOL as well.
Since then, everything has come crashing down for the Reggae Boyz. They lost the Gold Cup Final in Philadelphia to Mexico, are 1-1-2 in the World Cup Qualifying - very much on the outside looking in behind Costa Rica and Panama, and failed to get a goal or a point in the Copa America tournament. And it might not get better for some time to come.
Manager Winfried Schäfer relied heavily on older veterans during the 2016 Copa. While the average age of the 23-man roster was just shy of 28 years old, the average age for players with appearances was 29 and the average age of the starters for all matches was 29.3. Schäfer relied heavily on seven players over the age of 30. Out of a possible 21 matches played, Wes Morgan (32), Jermaine Taylor (31), Jobi McAnuff (34), Je-Vaughn Watson (32), Lee Williamson (34), Rodolph Austin (31) and Clayton Donaldson (32) had 17 starts and 20 appearances. Austin missed a match due to a red card and was a substitute in the third match against Uruguay, while Morgan didn't start the opener against Venezuela reportedly due to being tired from celebrating Leicester City's Premier League Championship.
It's not all doom and gloom. The guys under 30 who played, all showed well. Twenty-five-year-old Andre Blake of the Philadelphia Union was one of the best goalkeepers during the group stage, and Chelsea's 23-year-old Michael Hector was serviceable at center back - not an easy ask when going up against the likes of Chicharito or Edinson Cavani. Unfortunately, one of the other promising young players for Jamaica - Kemar Lawrence of the New York Red Bulls - injured his groin before the first half of the first match was done. Twenty-nine-year-olds Adrian Mariappa of Crystal Palace and Garath McCleary of Reading FC had their moments, but never really got going in the midfield. Houston Dynamo's 27-year-old striker Giles Barnes never fully clicked with his partner Donaldson, contributing to Jamaica's goal-less tournament.
Two other bright spots were 27-year-old Michael Binns of Portmore United of the Jamaican Premier League and 26-year-old Dever Orgill of Finland's IFK Mariehamn, both of whom saw valuable minutes as subs. Orgill is rumored to have caught the eye of some MLS scouts, so his stock seems to be rising after the Copa.
But this points out a big crisis facing Jamaica in the coming months and years, as they appear to be staring down the barrel of a severe talent drain. The men over 30 are all questionable as to whether or not they'll make it to Russia should Jamaica manage to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. And while the young crop of players that got minutes all seems promising, one has to imagine that Schäfer's reluctance to allow some of the other young players on the roster like Montego Bay United's Allan Ottey or Harbour View's Rosario Harriott - even in what was essentially a meaningless game against Uruguay - is an indication that at least on some level he lacks confidence in these men.
Equally as puzzling was the omission of several other good young players from the 23-man roster altogether. Vålerenga's Deshorn Brown (25), Portland Timbers' Darren Mattocks (25) or Alvas Powell (21), Seattle Sounders' Oneil Fisher (24), and Real Salt Lake's Omar Holness (22) were all left off of the roster for the Copa. Brown and Mattocks immediately came to mind as a replacement for the ineffective Donaldson as Jamaica's goal drought worsened. With any luck, some of these men will be added to the roster for the World Cup Qualifiers coming in September and the phase-out of the older players can begin in earnest.
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League of American Traitors – Blog Tour
August 2, 2017 August 1, 2017 kyera
League of American Traitors
by Matthew Landis
Publisher: Sky Pony
Genre: Young Adult, Historical
Those who don't know history are destined to repeat it. . . .
When seventeen-year-old Jasper is approached at the funeral of his deadbeat father by a man claiming to be an associate of his deceased parents, he's thrust into a world of secrets tied to America's history—and he's right at the heart of it.
First, Jasper finds out he is the sole surviving descendant of Benedict Arnold, the most notorious traitor in American history. Then he learns that his father's death was no accident. Jasper is at the center of a war that has been going on for centuries, in which the descendants of the heroes and traitors of the American Revolution still duel to the death for the sake of their honor.
His only hope to escape his dangerous fate on his eighteenth birthday? Take up the research his father was pursuing at the time of his death, to clear Arnold's name.
Whisked off to a boarding school populated by other descendants of notorious American traitors, it's a race to discover the truth. But if Jasper doesn't find a way to uncover the evidence his father was hunting for, he may end up paying for the sins of his forefathers with his own life.
Like a mash-up of National Treasure and Hamilton, Matthew Landis's debut spins the what-ifs of American history into a heart-pounding thriller steeped in conspiracy, clue hunting, and danger.
I love history, but not in the old, awful, kill-me-now-please kind of way. My passion is convincing my students that the past is actually hilarious, shocking, tragic, disturbing, and altogether UN-boring. While getting my graduate degree in History at Villanova, I realized that there was yet one more way to do this: write contemporary young adult books laced with history to convince my students that past isn't as awful as they think. That's a huge reason why I wrote The Judas Society.
Some other stuff: I love poetry but don't understand it; I want Gordon Ramsay to give me a fatherly hug at some point; I tend toward the unapologetically dramatic; and (to my great shame) I didn't read the Harry Potter series until last year. I'm also really good at covering up patent insecurities with self-deprecating humor (like this joke).
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The premise of this book is much more intriguing than its actual execution. Jasper is the descendant of Benedict Arnold, the most notorious traitor in American history. After the death of both of his parents, Jasper learns that there is more to his world than he ever knew. He learns that for hundreds of years, the descendants of both the heroes and villains from American history have been on opposing sides. The heroes' descendants, who call themselves the Sons of Liberty, challenge the descendants of the villains to a duel when they come of age. Unbeknownst to Jasper, his father was searching for a way out of the duel for his son. His untimely death leads Jasper down a path that forces him to question everything he's ever known.
I would like to mention that I was provided with an uncorrected e-galley to review this book. The fact that I was provided with the galley didn't affect my review, but the quality of the galley certainly influenced my enjoyment of the book. There were a number of grammatical or spelling errors throughout and that's something that pulls me out of the story. That is just a personal problem with the book and one I hope will not be present in the book when it is released on August 8th.
As a huge fan of history, I was incredibly intrigued by the premise of this book. It was sold as a mash-up of Hamilton and National Treasure – and who doesn't love those two things? It wasn't quite as fast-paced and thrilling as the premise would lead you to believe, but it is enjoyable.
I wish there was more character development in the novels because at times it was difficult to understand each character's motivations. They might have a complete change in perspective or opinion and it wasn't adequately explained leaving the reader questioning what was happening. There were so many characters in the book, many of which were quite prevalent that I understand that it probably wasn't possible to develop them all. That's just not feasible when writing a book, but I do think that the story would have benefitted greatly had there been just a bit more development.
The world that the author built was intriguing as he was able to blend authentic U.S. history in with his more dramatic narrative. Of course, settling one's qualms via a duel is a bit dramatic but he managed to raise the stakes. His characters' lives are on the line if they are not successful and yet the entire organization's framework could be altered if they are.
The plot of the book follows the course of American history with traitors and spies, secrets and betrayals, love and heartbreak. There are pacing issues with the book as it has moments that drag and others that seem to jump forward without enough context. There are some scenes that seem unnecessary to the plot and could be shorted to give more opportunities for character development. Overall, I feel that it is a good debut novel that could have been improved by culling extraneous scenes and delving more deeply into the world and characters.
Although it suffers from pacing issues and underdeveloped characters – it is still an entertaining read. I would recommend it to fans of history and action/adventure books, as it melds elements of both into a novel about the heroes and traitors of American history (and their descendants). There is a lot of violence in the book, but as it is not graphic I would not hesitate to allow a YA/teen reader to pick up this book. If you're a fan of historical fiction or action/adventures then you should definitely check out this book!
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Home Our clinics Miranza IOA Fernando Cruz
Fernando Cruz
Oculoplastic
Ophthalmologist specialising in Ocular plastic surgery, tear ducts.
Junta de Castilla y León-RAMSA Award for the best academic, scientific and professional career of graduates completing medical internships in 2010, January 2011.
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Salamanca.
PhD in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Salamanca.
Master's degree in Ocular and Orbital Oncology and Oculoplastics. IOBA, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valladolid. 2010-2011.
Academic member of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Salamanca, January 2011.
Expert diploma: Ocular pharmacology: New formulations. Complutense University of Madrid 2011-2012.
Master's degree in clinical administration, medical and healthcare management. CEU University. 2019-2020
Ophthalmology Medical Internship. Ophthalmology Department. University Hospital of Salamanca, May 2006- May 2010.
Attending physician in the Ophthalmology Department, University Hospital of Salamanca, June 2010- July 2015.
Head of the Orbital, Oculoplastics and tear duct unit of the ophthalmology department at the University Hospital of Salamanca, January 2011- July 2015.
Attending physician in the Ophthalmology department of the Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital in Móstoles. Retina section, July 2015- November 2015.
Attending physician in the Ophthalmology department of the Príncipe de Asturias University Hospital in Alcalá de Henares. Anterior pole and oculoplastics section, November 2015- present.
Attending physician at Vissum. Ocular plastic surgery section, January 2017-2020.
Attending physician at Miranza IOA. Ocular plastic surgery section. 2020 – present.
Associate professor, Department of Surgery, Ophthalmology. University of Salamanca, November 2010-September 2011, May 2013 – June 2015.
Honorary associate professor. Department of Surgery, Ophthalmology. University of Salamanca, September 2011- May 2013.
Director of 2 PhD theses.
1 book and 7 chapters in books.
24 articles in indexed scientific journals.
7 Abstracts at International Congresses.
35 Abstracts at national congresses.
1 research project as principal investigator.
3 research projects as collaborating investigator.
Awarded a scholarship for continuation of studies from ISCIII in 2015.
Reviewer of international and national scientific journals (Pharmacogenetics and genomics, Journal of the American aging association, Ophthalmic genetics, Ophthalmologica, Biomarkers in medicine, International journal of ophthalmology, Archivos de la Sociedad Española de Oftalmología)


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Ensemble Dal Niente proudly announces the latest addition to its roster of musicians, violinist Tarn Travers! Tarn is a familiar face to fans of Dal Niente, having appeared with the ensemble on several past occasions including performances of Georg Friedrich Haas' in vain and the recent Neue Musik Tour. Join us in welcoming Tarn to the ensemble, and enjoy getting to know a bit more about him in our Q & A below!
Q- Tell us a little bit about your background. Where are you from and how did you first get into music?
A- I grew up in Washington state for the most part, where my mom is the local violin teacher. I'm the youngest of four kids, and all of my older siblings played violin. Of course, I really wanted to be like my siblings and play violin as well, so I told my mom that I wanted to start when I was three. She said that I was too young and too immature, and I am sure that she was right! When I was five, some of our extended family came and visited, and all of my siblings took out their violins to play for them. I felt so left out that I went into a closet and found a tiny violin and sawed away on it as well, and I'm sure it sounded absolutely horrendous. My mom finally decided that it was time for me to start.
Q- What were some of your earliest experiences with contemporary music? How did those experiences inform and shape your career?
A- Honestly, it is hard to pinpoint my first experience with contemporary music. I first met and worked with living composers in high school, and it has been an interest of mine ever since. Though my taste in new music was a bit more conservative back then, my interest in living composers and lesser-known composers of our time has led to me being asked to perform music that was further and further out of my comfort zone. Though initially I had a pretty strong fear of the unknown, now I really enjoy the process of delving into the unknown in an attempt to discover a composer's world!
Q- Tell us about your experiences working with Dal Niente up until this point. What are you most looking forward to as you join the roster?
A- My first experience playing with Dal Niente was in Georg Friedrich Haas' masterpiece in vain. It was one of the most terrifying experiences of my career! I had not played very much music that used this type of musical language up to this point, and I was just about as far out of my comfort zone as I could imagine. And yet I was struck by how everyone around me really seemed to be completely at ease with this type of music, not that I found this extremely comforting! But in spite of the terrifying practice and rehearsal process, I felt that the piece and the performance expressed something completely indescribable with words, and that made the entire process worthwhile. I was completely sold on the piece and the ensemble both.
I love playing with Dal Niente because the musicians are absolutely phenomenal. I love exploring repertoire and composers' sound worlds with them, and being among passionate advocates of great music. I'm really thrilled to be joining!
Q- Any fun, little known facts about yourself that you can share with our fans?
A- The only other passion that I have had since I was 5 is my love for skiing, which I started even before I started violin.


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Historic Homes Tour
Come look inside five historic homes in Northwest Portland this Saturday, May 21, in a tour that benefits Chapman Elementary School.
By Amara Holstein 5/16/2011 at 10:00am
The Historic Captain Herbert Holman Home
There's something so alluring about looking inside other people's houses. How do they decorate? What kind of paint color did they choose? And when the houses are historical, with architectural pedigrees and storied histories to match, it's a perfect recipe for a fascinating tour. This Saturday, on May 21 from 11am to 4pm, five such homes in Northwest Portland will open their doors to the public and let people take a look inside in the Chapman Home Tour for the benefit of arts and education programs for the neighborhood school, Chapman Elementary.
The houses range from a former governer's home dating from 1923 to an elegant Colonial Revival house built in 1898 that was designed by the same architects who did the former Portland Hotel (which once stood on the site of the current Pioneer Square). Volunteers will share tasty historic tidbits of each house as well as architectural facts.
Tickets are $25 apiece, and are available online until midnight, Tuesday the 17th; after that, you can buy tickets at Windemere Real Estate at 733 NW 20th Avenue. So take a tour, peek inside some stately Portland homes, and know that 100% of the proceeds are benefiting elementary school children.
(Don't forget there's also a tour of Mid-Century Modern Rummers this Saturday! Do both, and make it a home tour extravaganza.)
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"Holy Motors" is Among the Films Nominated for Best Picture by the Online Film Critics' Society
Just when you thought we were done with the precursor film award nominations, the Online Film Critics Society has unveiled their list of honorees. It's quite a varied bunch, with some old faithfuls strewn about from the remains of this season's noteworthy award organizations.
As mentioned previously, I'm not really a fan of a few of the films included on the list, including The Master and Moonrise Kingdom, and the glaring omissions of Middle of Nowhere and Central Park Five are unfortunate. Also, I'm quite surprised that the lackluster and wildly overrated Cabin in the Woods scored a best screenplay nod here. But my interest for Holy Motors, nominated here for best picture, has certainly been piqued. It hasn't received much love from awards committees this season, so it's nice to see it here, adding some much needed variety.
The full list is below:
"Argo"
"The Master"
"Moonrise Kingdom"
"Zero Dark Thirty"
Ben Affleck, "Argo"
Leos Carax, "Holy Motors"
Paul Thomas Anderson, "The Master"
Wes Anderson, "Moonrise Kingdom"
Kathryn Bigelow, "Zero Dark Thirty"
Daniel Day-Lewis, "Lincoln"
John Hawkes, "The Sessions"
Denis Lavant, "Holy Motors"
Joaquin Phoenix, "The Master"
Denzel Washington, "Flight"
Jessica Chastain, "Zero Dark Thirty"
Jennifer Lawrence, "Silver Linings Playbook"
Emmanuelle Riva, "Amour"
Quvenzhané Wallis, "Beasts of the Southern Wild"
Rachel Weisz, "The Deep Blue Sea"
Alan Arkin, "Argo"
Dwight Henry, "Beasts of the Southern Wild"
Philip Seymour Hoffman, "The Master"
Tommy Lee Jones, "Lincoln"
Christoph Waltz, "Django Unchained"
Amy Adams, "The Master"
Ann Dowd, "Compliance"
Sally Field, "Lincoln"
Anne Hathaway, "Les Misérables"
Helen Hunt, "The Sessions"
"The Cabin in the Woods"
"Looper"
"Beasts of the Southern Wild"
"Cloud Atlas"
"Cosmopolis"
"Lincoln"
Best Foreign Language Film
"Amour"
"Rust and Bone"
"This Is Not a Film"
"The Turin Horse"
"Frankenweenie"
"ParaNorman"
"The Secret World of Arrietty"
"Wreck-It Ralph"
"The Imposter"
"The Invisible War"
"Jiro Dreams of Sushi"
"The Queen of Versailles"
"Life of Pi"
"Skyfall"
Winners will be announced on January 7th.
Posted by Candice Frederick at 10:33 PM
Labels: Awards, online film critics society
Courtney Small said...
While I like the list overall, especially with The Imposter, Holy Motors and The Master getting love, I too was baffled by the inclusion of The Cabin in the Woods. I just do not understand the fanatic love that people have for that film. I thought both The Avengers and Much Ado About Nothing were far stronger Joss Whedon films in 2012.
Dave Enkosky said...
I think Holy Motors might be my favorite movie of the year.


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the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License as published by the
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option) any later version. (See <http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/lesser.html>.)

This library is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT
ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the GNU Lesser General Public License for
more details.

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51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301  USA
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// "liveMedia"
// Copyright (c) 1996-2012 Live Networks, Inc.  All rights reserved.
// A class used for digest authentication.
// Implementation

#include "DigestAuthentication.hh"
#include "our_md5.h"
#include <strDup.hh>
#include <GroupsockHelper.hh> // for gettimeofday()
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <string.h>

Authenticator::Authenticator() {
  assign(NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, False);
}

Authenticator::Authenticator(char const* username, char const* password, Boolean passwordIsMD5) {
  assign(NULL, NULL, username, password, passwordIsMD5);
}

Authenticator::Authenticator(const Authenticator& orig) {
  assign(orig.realm(), orig.nonce(), orig.username(), orig.password(), orig.fPasswordIsMD5);
}

Authenticator& Authenticator::operator=(const Authenticator& rightSide) {
  if (&rightSide != this) {
    reset();
    assign(rightSide.realm(), rightSide.nonce(),
	   rightSide.username(), rightSide.password(), rightSide.fPasswordIsMD5);
  }

  return *this;
}

Authenticator::~Authenticator() {
  reset();
}

void Authenticator::reset() {
  resetRealmAndNonce();
  resetUsernameAndPassword();
}

void Authenticator::setRealmAndNonce(char const* realm, char const* nonce) {
  resetRealmAndNonce();
  assignRealmAndNonce(realm, nonce);
}

void Authenticator::setRealmAndRandomNonce(char const* realm) {
  resetRealmAndNonce();

  // Construct data to seed the random nonce:
  struct {
    struct timeval timestamp;
    unsigned counter;
  } seedData;
  gettimeofday(&seedData.timestamp, NULL);
  static unsigned counter = 0;
  seedData.counter = ++counter;

  // Use MD5 to compute a 'random' nonce from this seed data:
  char nonceBuf[33];
  our_MD5Data((unsigned char*)(&seedData), sizeof seedData, nonceBuf);

  assignRealmAndNonce(realm, nonceBuf);
}

void Authenticator::setUsernameAndPassword(char const* username,
					   char const* password,
					   Boolean passwordIsMD5) {
  resetUsernameAndPassword();
  assignUsernameAndPassword(username, password, passwordIsMD5);
}

char const* Authenticator::computeDigestResponse(char const* cmd,
						 char const* url) const {
  // The "response" field is computed as:
  //    md5(md5(<username>:<realm>:<password>):<nonce>:md5(<cmd>:<url>))
  // or, if "fPasswordIsMD5" is True:
  //    md5(<password>:<nonce>:md5(<cmd>:<url>))
  char ha1Buf[33];
  if (fPasswordIsMD5) {
    strncpy(ha1Buf, password(), 32);
    ha1Buf[32] = '\0'; // just in case
  } else {
    unsigned const ha1DataLen = strlen(username()) + 1
      + strlen(realm()) + 1 + strlen(password());
    unsigned char* ha1Data = new unsigned char[ha1DataLen+1];
    sprintf((char*)ha1Data, "%s:%s:%s", username(), realm(), password());
    our_MD5Data(ha1Data, ha1DataLen, ha1Buf);
    delete[] ha1Data;
  }

  unsigned const ha2DataLen = strlen(cmd) + 1 + strlen(url);
  unsigned char* ha2Data = new unsigned char[ha2DataLen+1];
  sprintf((char*)ha2Data, "%s:%s", cmd, url);
  char ha2Buf[33];
  our_MD5Data(ha2Data, ha2DataLen, ha2Buf);
  delete[] ha2Data;

  unsigned const digestDataLen
    = 32 + 1 + strlen(nonce()) + 1 + 32;
  unsigned char* digestData = new unsigned char[digestDataLen+1];
  sprintf((char*)digestData, "%s:%s:%s",
          ha1Buf, nonce(), ha2Buf);
  char const* result = our_MD5Data(digestData, digestDataLen, NULL);
  delete[] digestData;
  return result;
}

void Authenticator::reclaimDigestResponse(char const* responseStr) const {
  free((char*)responseStr); // NOT delete, because it was malloc-allocated
}

void Authenticator::resetRealmAndNonce() {
  delete[] fRealm; fRealm = NULL;
  delete[] fNonce; fNonce = NULL;
}

void Authenticator::resetUsernameAndPassword() {
  delete[] fUsername; fUsername = NULL;
  delete[] fPassword; fPassword = NULL;
  fPasswordIsMD5 = False;
}

void Authenticator::assignRealmAndNonce(char const* realm, char const* nonce) {
  fRealm = strDup(realm);
  fNonce = strDup(nonce);
}

void Authenticator::assignUsernameAndPassword(char const* username, char const* password, Boolean passwordIsMD5) {
  fUsername = strDup(username);
  fPassword = strDup(password);
  fPasswordIsMD5 = passwordIsMD5;
}

void Authenticator::assign(char const* realm, char const* nonce,
			   char const* username, char const* password, Boolean passwordIsMD5) {
  assignRealmAndNonce(realm, nonce);
  assignUsernameAndPassword(username, password, passwordIsMD5);
}

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When All Is Said by Anne Griffin | Friends of Bookends Reviews
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Five toasts. Five people. One lifetime.
At the bar of a grand hotel in a small Irish town sits 84-year-old Maurice Hannigan. He's alone, as usual – though tonight is anything but. Pull up a stool and charge your glass, because Maurice is finally ready to tell his story.
We shared Anne Griffin's poignant and heartwarming debut When All Is Said with our new reviewer panel, and were blown away by their responses to this very special book.
Keep reading to find out what the Friends of Bookends had to say about the extraordinary tale of Maurice Hannigan…
'I loved everything about When All Is Said. I loved the poetic quality of the writing. I loved the iterative appearance of the gold coin. I loved the raw emotion that resonates behind every perfectly selected word. But most of all I loved the portrayal of Maurice. I didn't so much read a book in When All Is Said as find myself seated with a much loved friend, Maurice, and listening, mesmerised, to his life story.'
'Anne Griffin has such an immaculate turn of phrase that her writing is just gorgeous … her style was as rich as the Middleton Whiskey Maurice drinks.'
'When All Is Said is a poignant, emotional and utterly brilliant tour de force and I can't recommend it highly enough.'
'Wow, I was blown away … When All Is Said is a really beautiful and intimate portrait of one person's life. Someone who perhaps seems fairly uninteresting on the outside but who has lived an incredible life, defying all odds to achieve great things.'
'Anne Griffin has created an incredibly captivating story, and by recounting Maurice's life in the format she has – five memories centering on the five most important people he crossed paths with – a very unique one too. It was engrossing, beautiful and heartbreaking, and I cannot recommend this novel highly enough.'
'I loved this book … The concept of the story is brilliant, everyone can identify with looking back on their lives, the regrets, the good times.'
'Anne Griffin paints a vivid portrait … The language is poetic, exquisite.'
'An astonishingly good book whose characters will remain in my memory for a long time. A standout debut.'
'Anne Griffin has produced an extraordinary tale'
'With characters who leap at you from the first page, grabbing your heart and refusing to let go, this book deserves to be a big success. Well done, Anne Griffin, you have created something truly special.'
'On the surface it seems to be about five toasts to five people evoking five memories of all. It is so much more… a hymn and prayer to important well loved people with whom the subject of the novel has lived and lost in one way or the other and a valedictory speech as he decides what to do at the end of his life.'
'It is the sort of novel which leaves this reader contemplating her own feelings and being glad to have read the book.'
'Through stories of love and death we lived the lives of Maurice and his extended family. Beautifully and elegantly written'
Anne Griffin's extraordinary debut When All Is Said is published on the 24th of January, and available to pre-order now!
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Friends of Bookends recommend Winter Without You by Beth Good


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The 4 horsemen of the apocalypse of love in the couple
Traditionally, the relationship is presented to us as a strictly emotional matter, where what we popularly call love invades us at some point in a very intense way, and causes us to feel that we are in love. This feeling maintained over time will lead us to love and be loved independently of other variables.
This relational model supported by agents of culture, such as novels, TV series, movies, folk songs and more, conveys and reinforces the process that a romantic relationship is meant to go through. From this model certain myths and beliefs arise that contribute to the way a romantic relationship develops. We're going to talk here about how these beliefs about love can help trigger what some psychologists refer to as "the horsemen of the love apocalypse."
Usual beliefs about romantic love
The 4 Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse
First rider: critical
Second rider: contempt
Third rider: the defensive attitude
Fourth rider: the evasive attitude
Is the breakup inevitable?
These are the main ideas that guide the way we understand and interpret romantic relationships based on romantic love:
The orange half: the belief that we are predestined to love a certain person.
Exclusivity: the idea that only one person can be loved at a time.
Sociocultural beliefs: the belief in getting married and having children.
The omnipotent power of love: the belief that "love can do anything" and "as long as we love each other, there is hope".
Jealousy: Thoughts like "if I'm not jealous of my partner, I'm not really in love".
These myths and many more are inappropriate beliefs that they become direct mediators when it comes to maintaining a relationship.
The reality is that relationships are a bit more complex, and sometimes that love that you first clung to fades without you coming to understand why. Usually the company it does not reflect love based on respect for the individuality of the other, in the knowledge and real acceptance of it, in mutual enrichment and the ability to solve problems. Although, paradoxically, studies show that couples who have relationships that take these variables into account are more durable.
It is essential to develop a common way of life that makes both parties happy and therefore it is important to know the different problems that can arise and the factors that predispose them to being able to avoid them.
John and Julie Gottman are a married couple of researchers who study couples and analyze their relationships through direct observations and physiological recordings in their "Love Lab" or Love Lab, where they have evaluated more than 3,000 couples.
As a result of the results of these studies, some very interesting conclusions were drawn for relationships. They found four key factors that directly influence the couple and called them "the Four Horsemen of the Relational Apocalypse." There are several potential problems that can kill love, which are linked to four crucial mistakes, In this case, referring to communication.
You can complain about the couple, especially if it's the person you live with. But when complaints turn into criticism, we create a problem. Complaints are specific manifestations of a specific fact. But a criticism is a global and lasting attitude and directly attacks the personality of the couple.
One complaint is, "Yesterday you didn't clean the kitchen when you said you would." Instead, a review would be, "You are an irresponsible person, so I always have to clean the kitchen when it's your turn."
Criticism is not the couple's biggest problem, in fact it is very common among couples. Difficulty is created because criticism opens the way for other runners.
Sarcasm, insults, mockery, ridicule … All are signs of contempt and they are good predictors of relationship failure. Contempt is exacerbated by long-held negative thoughts about the couple. You are more likely to have these negative thoughts when the differences are not resolved. An example is: "The young woman thinks they should do everything for her, of course she is a princess, she does not realize how disrespectful she is and that the others are not her maids."
Belligerency is a cousin of contempt and equally deadly for a relationship. It is a form of aggressive anger because it contains a threat or provocation. When one part of the couple berates the other for something and the other responds, "What are you going to do, report it?"
Although sometimes, depending on the situation, it is understandable for a party to defend themselves, a desired effect is rarely achieved. The aggressive side usually doesn't give their arm a twist or apologize. This is because the defensive attitude is actually seen as a way of attacking. The couple feel like they're being blamed.
Example: "You didn't clean the kitchen when it was your turn"; "I don't always have time to clean up because I have to cook dinner by the time you get there" (defensive attitude).
In pairs where the three previous runners perform, most likely after a while one of the two parties will eventually distance themselves. When one party criticizes their partner, the other party may hide behind the cell phone or end up leaving.
He applies an evasive attitude and, although he avoids a discussion for the moment, he makes the situation worse in the long run. This behavior usually occurs when the other three runners have already settled in, due to exhaustion.
This attitude has a lot to do with feeling overwhelmed. When a person feels this way thinks that she is powerless in the face of the aggression that she suffers and ends up adopting measures of struggle (defensive attitude) or flight (evasive attitude). The only thing the person thinks about is to protect themselves, so that after exhaustion, they emotionally distance themselves from the relationship.
There are two reasons why a person generally feels overwhelmed. First, it indicates that one of the parties feels very strained emotionally when dealing with their partner. Second, the physical sensations caused by this emotion (significantly increased heart rate, sweating, increased blood pressure, secretion of adrenaline, etc.) make fruitful discussion impossible.
The appearance of one of the riders in a relationship does not predict the breakup. In fact, some of the runners were seen at one point in stable marriages. But when all four appear consistently, it means the relationship is in serious trouble.
It is therefore essential to develop alternative communication skills, And especially in the couple to ensure a stable future.
In a future article, we'll look at some possible solutions and tools for dealing with each of these runners when they appear in a relationship.
Why go to couples therapy to resolve love crises
The 40 foolproof questions to fall in love with someone
What are the people who attract us and captivate us?
Monogamy and infidelity: are we made to live as a couple?
Loving pain: what it is, symptoms and how to overcome