* 3♠ promises 7 spades in this vulnerability.
You are South on this deal, opponents are vulnerable, and you are not. East opens 3♠, which is raised to 4♠ by West. Partner doubles now, and you try 5♣. Partner raises this to 6, which ends the auction. West leads the ♠A, and switches to a diamond, taken by dummy's Ace. How do you proceed? (trumps break 3-1, with East having a singleton).
The contract hinges on the heart suit. At first glance, it appears right to take a finesse, as the preemptor is likely to hold a singleton. If you can obtain a count of East's holdings in the other three suits, you can make an informed decision in the heart suit. So far, you know that East has 7 spades and 1 club. If you can find out how many diamonds East has, you will know how many hearts he has. The plan should therefore be to ruff all four of dummy's diamonds in hand, in order to find out how the diamonds are divided in the opponents' hands.
The order in which you time the play is flexible. After you win the Ace of diamonds in dummy, lets say you ruff a diamond. You ruff your spade loser in dummy, and ruff another diamond, all following so far. You draw trumps in three rounds, noting that East has a singleton. You play a heart to the Ace, and ruff dummy's last diamond. Both opponents follow to this trick. Counting East's distribution, you know East has 7 spades, 1 club, and has just followed to 4 diamonds. He cannot have more than 1 heart. You can take the heart finesse with confidence, and claim your slam. On the fourth round of diamonds, if East had showed out, you would have counted him for 7 spades, 3 diamonds, 1 club, and therefore 2 hearts, and would have played for the drop in hearts.
A double dummy analysis is not suitable for this problem, as the key to this hand is figuring out the distribution of the heart suit, and looking at all four hands would essentially give away the solution.
The par contract on this deal is 6♥ by North-South. In 6♥, the decision in the heart suit has to be taken immediately. In 6♣, declarer has the luxury of drawing trumps, ruffing out dummy's diamonds in order to count the hand, and postponing the decision in the heart suit till the very end.


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Amazon Kendra ML-Powered Enterprise Search Service Goes GA
By Gladys Rama
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced this week the general availability of the Amazon Kendra enterprise search service. In preview since December, the machine-learning-powered service is designed to recognize and accurately reply to natural language queries, providing a more intuitive way to search.
AWS's aim with Kendra was to make search more intelligent by recognizing simply phrased queries rather than complex or "just right" combinations of keywords, the company has said. Kendra also promises to simplify search for enterprises with large volumes of unstructured data and/or data that's scattered across multiple silos.
"With just a few clicks, Amazon Kendra enables organizations to index structured and unstructured data stored in different backends, such as file systems, applications, Intranet, and relational databases," said AI/ML evangelist Julien Simon on the AWS blog. "As you would expect, all data is encrypted in flight using HTTPS, and can be encrypted at rest with AWS Key Management Service (KMS)."
Amazon Kendra can run via an API or as a console application. It can understand commonly used terms from 14 industries. "Chemical," "energy," "finance," "insurance," "IT, and "pharmaceuticals" were already supported in the preview; "automotive," "health, "HR," "legal," "media and entertainment," "news," "telecom," and "travel and leisure" are new in the GA release.
Also new in this release are connectors for three additional cloud-based data sources: Salesforce, OneDrive, and ServiceNow. That's on top of the SharePoint Online, Amazon S3, and Amazon RDS connectors that were included in the preview.
Amazon Kendra is available now out of the North Virginia, Oregon, and Ireland regions. It comes in two versions: a production-ready Enterprise Edition and a Developer Edition for test environments. The Developer Edition doesn't support being run on multiple availability zones and limits users to 4,000 queries per day on up to 10,000 searchable documents across 5 data sources.
The Enterprise Edition, however, can support up to 500,000 documents, and run up to 40,000 queries per day for $7 per hour, the company said. Users can also add capacity; an extra 40,000 queries or 500,000 searchable documents will incur $3.50 per hour.
More information on Amazon Kendra is available here.
Gladys Rama (@GladysRama3) is the editor of Redmondmag.com, RCPmag.com and AWSInsider.net, and the editorial director of Converge360.

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Q: For loop over list while filtering I have 2 DataFrames called df1 and df2, where they both have the same column names. I wish to run a for loop over unique dates, from df1 and apply the same date filter to df2. I created a list of unique dates and then tried to iterate through that. However what I have is throwing errors.
Here is what I have:
val unique_weeks = df1.select(df1("date")).distinct

for( week <- unique_weeks) {
  val df1_filtered = df1.filter($"date" === week)
  val df2_filtered = df2.filter($"date" === week)
  /// will run a join here and more code

}

I think <- this part may be incorrect - but not sure how I can filter the DataFrames using another method.
Here is the error:
[error] (run-main-0) org.apache.spark.SparkException: Job aborted due to stage failure: Task 35 in stage 3.0 failed 1 times, most recent failure: Lost task 35.0 in stage 3.0 (TID 399, localhost, executor driver): java.lang.RuntimeException: Unsupported literal type class org.apache.spark.sql.catalyst.expressions.GenericRowWithSchema [1591772400000]
[error]     at org.apache.spark.sql.catalyst.expressions.Literal$.apply(literals.scala:75)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.sql.functions$.lit(functions.scala:101)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.sql.Column.$eq$eq$eq(Column.scala:267)
[error]     at spark_pkg.SparkMain$$anonfun$main$1.apply(SparkMain.scala:880)
[error]     at spark_pkg.SparkMain$$anonfun$main$1.apply(SparkMain.scala:878)
[error]     at scala.collection.Iterator$class.foreach(Iterator.scala:893)
[error]     at scala.collection.AbstractIterator.foreach(Iterator.scala:1336)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.rdd.RDD$$anonfun$foreach$1$$anonfun$apply$28.apply(RDD.scala:917)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.rdd.RDD$$anonfun$foreach$1$$anonfun$apply$28.apply(RDD.scala:917)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.SparkContext$$anonfun$runJob$5.apply(SparkContext.scala:1944)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.SparkContext$$anonfun$runJob$5.apply(SparkContext.scala:1944)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.scheduler.ResultTask.runTask(ResultTask.scala:87)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.scheduler.Task.run(Task.scala:99)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.executor.Executor$TaskRunner.run(Executor.scala:282)
[error]     at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:1149)
[error]     at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:624)
[error]     at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:748)
[error]
[error] Driver stacktrace:
[error] org.apache.spark.SparkException: Job aborted due to stage failure: Task 35 in stage 3.0 failed 1 times, most recent failure: Lost task 35.0 in stage 3.0 (TID 399, localhost, executor driver): java.lang.RuntimeException: Unsupported literal type class org.apache.spark.sql.catalyst.expressions.GenericRowWithSchema [1591772400000]
[error]     at org.apache.spark.sql.catalyst.expressions.Literal$.apply(literals.scala:75)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.sql.functions$.lit(functions.scala:101)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.sql.Column.$eq$eq$eq(Column.scala:267)
[error]     at spark_pkg.SparkMain$$anonfun$main$1.apply(SparkMain.scala:880)
[error]     at spark_pkg.SparkMain$$anonfun$main$1.apply(SparkMain.scala:878)
[error]     at scala.collection.Iterator$class.foreach(Iterator.scala:893)
[error]     at scala.collection.AbstractIterator.foreach(Iterator.scala:1336)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.rdd.RDD$$anonfun$foreach$1$$anonfun$apply$28.apply(RDD.scala:917)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.rdd.RDD$$anonfun$foreach$1$$anonfun$apply$28.apply(RDD.scala:917)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.SparkContext$$anonfun$runJob$5.apply(SparkContext.scala:1944)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.SparkContext$$anonfun$runJob$5.apply(SparkContext.scala:1944)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.scheduler.ResultTask.runTask(ResultTask.scala:87)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.scheduler.Task.run(Task.scala:99)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.executor.Executor$TaskRunner.run(Executor.scala:282)
[error]     at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:1149)
[error]     at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:624)
[error]     at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:748)
[error]
[error] Driver stacktrace:
[error]     at org.apache.spark.scheduler.DAGScheduler.org$apache$spark$scheduler$DAGScheduler$$failJobAndIndependentStages(DAGScheduler.scala:1435)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.scheduler.DAGScheduler$$anonfun$abortStage$1.apply(DAGScheduler.scala:1423)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.scheduler.DAGScheduler$$anonfun$abortStage$1.apply(DAGScheduler.scala:1422)
[error]     at scala.collection.mutable.ResizableArray$class.foreach(ResizableArray.scala:59)
[error]     at scala.collection.mutable.ArrayBuffer.foreach(ArrayBuffer.scala:48)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.scheduler.DAGScheduler.abortStage(DAGScheduler.scala:1422)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.scheduler.DAGScheduler$$anonfun$handleTaskSetFailed$1.apply(DAGScheduler.scala:802)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.scheduler.DAGScheduler$$anonfun$handleTaskSetFailed$1.apply(DAGScheduler.scala:802)
[error]     at scala.Option.foreach(Option.scala:257)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.scheduler.DAGScheduler.handleTaskSetFailed(DAGScheduler.scala:802)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.scheduler.DAGSchedulerEventProcessLoop.doOnReceive(DAGScheduler.scala:1650)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.scheduler.DAGSchedulerEventProcessLoop.onReceive(DAGScheduler.scala:1605)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.scheduler.DAGSchedulerEventProcessLoop.onReceive(DAGScheduler.scala:1594)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.util.EventLoop$$anon$1.run(EventLoop.scala:48)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.scheduler.DAGScheduler.runJob(DAGScheduler.scala:628)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.SparkContext.runJob(SparkContext.scala:1918)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.SparkContext.runJob(SparkContext.scala:1931)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.SparkContext.runJob(SparkContext.scala:1944)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.SparkContext.runJob(SparkContext.scala:1958)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.rdd.RDD$$anonfun$foreach$1.apply(RDD.scala:917)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.rdd.RDD$$anonfun$foreach$1.apply(RDD.scala:915)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.rdd.RDDOperationScope$.withScope(RDDOperationScope.scala:151)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.rdd.RDDOperationScope$.withScope(RDDOperationScope.scala:112)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.rdd.RDD.withScope(RDD.scala:362)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.rdd.RDD.foreach(RDD.scala:915)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.sql.Dataset$$anonfun$foreach$1.apply$mcV$sp(Dataset.scala:2286)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.sql.Dataset$$anonfun$foreach$1.apply(Dataset.scala:2286)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.sql.Dataset$$anonfun$foreach$1.apply(Dataset.scala:2286)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.sql.execution.SQLExecution$.withNewExecutionId(SQLExecution.scala:57)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.sql.Dataset.withNewExecutionId(Dataset.scala:2765)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.sql.Dataset.foreach(Dataset.scala:2285)
[error]     at spark_pkg.SparkMain$.main(SparkMain.scala:878)
[error]     at spark_pkg.SparkMain.main(SparkMain.scala)
[error]     at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)
[error]     at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessorImpl.java:62)
[error]     at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:43)
[error]     at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:498)
[error] Caused by: java.lang.RuntimeException: Unsupported literal type class org.apache.spark.sql.catalyst.expressions.GenericRowWithSchema [1591772400000]
[error]     at org.apache.spark.sql.catalyst.expressions.Literal$.apply(literals.scala:75)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.sql.functions$.lit(functions.scala:101)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.sql.Column.$eq$eq$eq(Column.scala:267)
[error]     at spark_pkg.SparkMain$$anonfun$main$1.apply(SparkMain.scala:880)
[error]     at spark_pkg.SparkMain$$anonfun$main$1.apply(SparkMain.scala:878)
[error]     at scala.collection.Iterator$class.foreach(Iterator.scala:893)
[error]     at scala.collection.AbstractIterator.foreach(Iterator.scala:1336)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.rdd.RDD$$anonfun$foreach$1$$anonfun$apply$28.apply(RDD.scala:917)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.rdd.RDD$$anonfun$foreach$1$$anonfun$apply$28.apply(RDD.scala:917)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.SparkContext$$anonfun$runJob$5.apply(SparkContext.scala:1944)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.SparkContext$$anonfun$runJob$5.apply(SparkContext.scala:1944)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.scheduler.ResultTask.runTask(ResultTask.scala:87)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.scheduler.Task.run(Task.scala:99)
[error]     at org.apache.spark.executor.Executor$TaskRunner.run(Executor.scala:282)
[error]     at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:1149)
[error]     at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:624)
[error]     at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:748)
[error] stack trace is suppressed; run 'last Compile / bgRun' for the full output
[error] Nonzero exit code: 1
[error] (Compile / run) Nonzero exit code: 1
[error] Total time: 137 s (02:17), completed Aug 20, 2020 1:16:02 PM

A: A dataframe is not an iterator, and therefore, you cannot run a for loop over it. You can run something like this - but I don't think it will do what you're hoping to achieve based on your other code.
unique_weeks.foreachPartition{ weeks : Iterator[YourData] =>

  for( week <- weeks) {

  }
}

Your question suggests your mental model of what a dataframe is and how Spark works is not quite complete. Think of a Dataframe more as a List[List[YourData]], except each inner List[YourData] is located on an independent piece of a machine, and may not necessarily know or interact with any of the other Lists until you collect them back to the driver.

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Q: ASP.NET MVC5 - (Entity Framework) LINQ Query Join & Where returning only 1 result but not other result if changed Okay. I will describe to the best of my abilities what I am trying to accomplish. I could not find any Stack Overflow questions that poses my question.
ASP.NET MVC5 - (Entity Framework) LINQ Query from DBContext Models into ViewModel
I am using ASP.NET MVC5 with Entity Framework and I have scaffolded the DBContext into the class models Schools and Contacts. I am trying to use LINQ Query to join the two models together and assign it into the ViewModel called SchoolVM.
I joined Contacts with Schools through the school.ID equals contact.School_ID
So for the record id = 1 in Schools, it does return the result that I wanted.
But when I re-query for id = 2 or id = 3 and so forth, it returns nothing, with a count of zero.
Just to let everyone know, the records for id 2,3,4 and so on does exist.
Can anybody help me with this? Let me know if you need more code information.
Here is the Controller Action Method down below.
public ActionResult Details(int? id)
{
    if (id == null)
    {
        return new HttpStatusCodeResult(HttpStatusCode.BadRequest);
    }

    //**LINQ Query joining two Models and putting into a ViewModel.
    //**LINQ Query that seems to return the record ID == 1, but not
    //**existing record ID == 2 or 3 or so on and so forth.
    var schoolDetails = (from school in db.Schools
                         join contact in db.Contacts on school.ID equals contact.School_ID
                         where school.ID == id
                         select new { school, contact }).ToList();

    //**This is the ViewModel that I am trying to assign the joined LINQ query into.
    SchoolVM schoolVM = new SchoolVM();

    foreach (var value in schoolDetails)
    {

        //**Schools Model Information
        schoolVM.ID = value.school.ID;
        schoolVM.SchoolName = value.school.SchoolName;
        schoolVM.Address = value.school.Address;
        schoolVM.City = value.school.City;
        schoolVM.State = value.school.State;
        schoolVM.Zip = value.school.Zip;
        schoolVM.MainPhone = String.IsNullOrEmpty(value.school.MainPhone) ? "" : String.Format("{0:(###) ###-####}", double.Parse(value.school.MainPhone));
        schoolVM.Website = value.school.Website;
        schoolVM.NumberOfStudents = value.school.NumberOfStudents;
        schoolVM.SchoolOrDistrict = value.school.SchoolOrDistrict;
        schoolVM.CountyID = value.school.CountyID;

        //**Contacts Model Information
        schoolVM.ContactFirstName = value.contact.ContactFirstName;
        schoolVM.ContactLastName = value.contact.ContactLastName;
        schoolVM.ContactTitle = value.contact.ContactTitle;
        schoolVM.ContactPhone = value.contact.ContactPhone;
        schoolVM.ContactEmail = value.contact.ContactEmail;
        schoolVM.PrimaryOrSecondary = value.contact.PrimaryOrSecondary;
        schoolVM.Coordinator = value.contact.Coordinator;
    }

    //**This is where LINQ is returning COUNT = 0 for ID = 2, 3, 4 and so forth.
    if (schoolDetails == null || schoolDetails.Count == 0)
    {
        return HttpNotFound();
    }

    return View(schoolVM);
}

UPDATE:
Thanks to Daniel Lorenz's input. Very simple solution. I just changed the LINQ Query from INNER JOIN or JOIN to LEFT JOIN.
ORIGINAL:
var schoolDetails = (from school in db.Schools
                     join contact in db.Contacts on school.ID equals contact.School_ID
                     where school.ID == id
                     select new { school, contact }).ToList();

SOLUTION:
//**Changed alias name around a bit to accommodate the rest of the code.

var schoolDetails = (from school in db.Schools
                     join contacts in db.Contacts on school.ID equals contacts.School_ID into schoolvm
                     from contact in schoolvm.DefaultIfEmpty()
                     where school.ID == id
                     select new { school, contact }).ToList();

A: You are inner joining to contact.  Thus if there is no contact for schools with Id 2, 3, you won't get those records back.  You need to do a left join instead.


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Woodland Heights food truck Friday – Cancelled due to threat of storms
Storms cancel tonight's food truck court.
Richard Hayes
[update num=1]Update #1 — July 10, 2015; 2:53 PM[/update]
Message from Woodland Heights Baptist:
Just got word that due to a 60%+ chance of thundershowers between 6 and 7 tonight (with smaller chances before and after), the Food Trucks will NOT be coming to Woodland Heights Baptist Church tonight. Sorry to cancel, and sorry for the timing…but that's all we can do.
Next week the Food Trucks will be back in full force…and there will be a movie night as well ("101 Dalmations")…more info to come.
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[update num=0]Original — July 09, 2015[/update]
It may be a little hot…and there may not be goats in the parking lot…but they might still be around the corner…and there will be good food and good company aplenty…and it's a safe place to hang out during Shark Week…
Join us Friday night in the Woodland Heights Baptist Church parking lot (611 W. 31st St.). Come set up at a table, or bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs and spread out on the lawn…or grab your dinner to go… The Food Trucks will open for business at 5:30 and remain until 8:30.
Here are the trucks scheduled for July 10:
Coco Bans to Go – Delectable Caribbean food with layers of flavor and smiles with every bite.
Mosaic – "International fusion menu that features gourmet sandwiches and small plates that change with the season."
Port O' Call – Caribbean /International Gourmet Adventure
Slideways Mobile Bistro – Serving up our signature gourmet sliders and fresh hand-cut fries to RVA.
…and for dessert…
DeRochonnet Delights – Luscious, hand-made chocolates
It's always a great time at Food Truck Fridays!
We will have a collection box for non-perishable food donations to our Food Closet, which serves an average of about 40-45 of our neighbors in need (from 23224 or 23225 zip codes) each week. If you would like, bring a can or two of fruit or vegetables, or a jar of peanut butter, or … Questions about the Food Closet? Email me or ask around on Friday night. We have greatly appreciated those of you who have dropped off some food for this worthy cause.
Remember: Please, no alcoholic beverages on the church property.
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The Clean Air Act allows states only two choices on vehicle emissions regulations to limit the number of standards that manufacturers must adhere to. California was granted an exception to set its own standards to address smog issues. Over a dozen other states have also chosen to adopt the Golden State's rule.
Wilt and Republicans argue the California standards place burdensome cost demands on Virginians and say the 2035 target is unrealistic. EVs will also put a strain on the grid, Wilt said in a floor speech Wednesday.
"The free market is driving this, I would dare say as fast as they can," Wilt said, noting manufacturers' plans to electrify their fleets. "I think we're all on board, there's just a distinct difference [on] how we want to go about it."
But Del. Rip Sullivan, D-Arlington, said Virginia's adoption of the Clean Cars standard positions it as a leader in the "acceleration" toward electric vehicles.
Passing Wilt's bill sends a message that the state doesn't want to lead "or, worse yet, can't compete," Sullivan said.
Del. Alfonso Lopez, D- Arlington, contended that data centers, which have proliferated in Northern Virginia, are already putting demands on the grid.
Earlier Wednesday, a House subcommittee advanced a bill by Sullivan that would set up a $25 million fund for the establishment of charging infrastructure outside of highway corridors. Sen. Dave Marsden, D-Fairfax, has a similar bill in the Senate that is scheduled to be taken up Thursday.
"We want every part of Virginia" to be part of the transition, said Sullivan in the subcommittee meeting.
Similar proposals were put forward in 2022 but failed to pass the General Assembly or make it into the budget.
Thornton, Nelson to lead Henrico County Board of Supervisors in 2023
The Henrico County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously this month to elect Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton chairman and Varina District Supervisor Tyrone E. Nelson vice chairman for 2023.
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Thornton is wielding the chairman's gavel for the sixth time, having held the post mostly recently in 2018. He succeeds Tuckahoe District Supervisor Patricia S. O'Bannon as chairman after serving as vice chairman in 2022. First elected to represent Fairfield in 1995, Thornton is serving his seventh term on the county's board.
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Nominate the special Henrico County Public Schools teacher in your life for an REB Award for Teaching Excellence. Nominations are due Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. The annual awards provide a tangible, public way to recognize outstanding HCPS instructors — and give them the means to continue growing. The awards are given by the Community Foundation, and identify, recognize and support teaching excellence in the Richmond area. Honorees receive professional development grants, given to teachers who have distinguished themselves by their inspiring classroom performance. Grants have been increased and range from $5,000 to $15,000.
Through a nomination process, approximately 15 outstanding teachers are selected each year to receive cash grants to support professional development activities. Nominations are invited from parents, students, educators and the community at large. Individuals may nominate only one teacher. Teachers may not be nominated by their principal and may not nominate themselves.
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Q: Cannot type in Python Entry Widget I've got an interesting problem with the tk Entry widget. If I run the following test code,
from Tkinter import *
root =Tk()
def pfunc(self):
    print Input.get()
f=Frame(root)
f.pack()
Input=Entry(f)
#Input.bind("<Return>",pfunc)
Input.pack()
root.mainloop()

I can properly enter into the widget and print to console; however the following code, as part of a larger GUI, does not allow me to click in the Entry boxes at all.
    self.Tlabel = Label(self.TempFrame, text="Temp")
    self.Tlabel.pack( side = LEFT)
    self.Tenter = Entry(self.TempFrame,width=10, bd =5)
    self.Tenter.bind("<Return>",self.getFlux)
    self.Tenter.pack (side=RIGHT)
    self.Flabel = Label(self.FluxFrame, text="Flux")
    self.Flabel.pack( side = LEFT)
    self.Fenter = Entry(self.FluxFrame, width=10, bd =5)
    self.Fenter.bind("<Return>",self.getTemp)
    self.Fenter.pack(side = RIGHT)

def getFlux(self):
    for i in range(len(self.fit_tuples)):
        if self.fit_tuples[i][0]==self.currentBFMdate and self.fit_tuples[i][1]==self.cell.get():
            fit_data=self.fit_tuples[i][2]
            self.Fenter.set(fit_data[0]*np.exp(fit_data[1]*int(self.Tenter.get())))
        else:
            self.Fenter.set("Invalid")

def getTemp(self):
    for i in range(len(self.fit_tuples)):
        if self.fit_tuples[i][0]==self.currentBFMdate and self.fit_tuples[i][1]==self.cell.get():
            fit_data=self.fit_tuples[i][2]
            self.Tenter.set(np.log(float(self.Fenter.get())/fit_data[0])/fit_data[1])
        else:
            self.Tenter.set("Invalid")

Furthermore, if I run both codes on a separate windows PC I have the same problem.  The only difference I can possibly think of is that I am using instance variables within a class; but it seems that other widgets are bound and working properly.

A: If you use bind method, callback is called with an event object. You should add event parameter to the method/function. (See Events and Bindings - An Introduction to Tkinter )
So, rpelcae following lines:
def getFlux(self, event):
    ...

def getTemp(self, event):
    ...

The first program work unintentionally. Its parameter name should be event, not self.

A: Basically, the bind method is passing "Return" as a parameter to getTemp. As another user suggested, just add another parameter to the function.


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UMeBoyz II Men's debut album Cooleyhighharmony is getting a 25th anniversary vinyl release.
Inspired by the 1975 film Cooley High, Cooleyhighharmony originally was released on Valentine's Day in 1991. It won the group a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. The album also featured one of the group's most memorable songs, "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday," which originally appeared on the Cooley High film soundtrack. It reached to number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Before: HUG, THOMPSON, and O'SCANNLAIN, Circuit Judges.
Richard and Helen Ing, a married couple ("the Ings"), appeal the district court's grant of summary judgment against them. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and we affirm.
The Ings argue that the district court erred in concluding that they were not entitled to a casualty theft deduction, and therefore, it erred in granting the Government's summary judgment motion. We review a district court's grant of summary judgment de novo. Warren v. City of Carlsbad, 58 F.3d 439, 441 (9th Cir.), petition for cert. filed, 64 U.S.L.W. 3271 (U.S. Sept. 20, 1995) (No. 95-481). We must determine, when viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, whether there are any genuine issues of material fact and whether the district court correctly applied the relevant substantive law. Id.
A taxpayer claiming a casualty theft deduction pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Sec. 165(c) (3) bears the burden of proving that he has satisfied all the requirements of the Code. See Welch v. Helvering, 290 U.S. 111, 115 (1933). Section 165(c) (3) provides that deductions are limited to "losses of property not connected with a trade or business or a transaction entered into for profit, if such losses arise from fire, storm, shipwreck, or other casualty, or from theft." 26 U.S.C. § 165(c) (3). To be eligible for a casualty loss under section 165(c) (3), the loss must be the result of physical damage to property. See Pulvers v. Commissioner, 407 F.2d 838, 839 (9th Cir. 1969). The law of the jurisdiction where the loss is sustained determines whether a theft has occurred under section 165. See Bellis v. Commissioner, 540 F.2d 448, 449 (9th Cir. 1976).
In the present case, Mr. Ing was simply paying off his mistress to keep her quiet. We do not characterize such conduct as either a casualty loss or a theft loss that meets the requirements of section 165(c) (3). Therefore, we conclude that the Ings' claimed deduction based on the monies that Mr. Ing paid his mistress to keep her from revealing their extramarital affair is not deductible under section 165(c) (3). Therefore, we affirm the district court's summary judgment.
I respectfully dissent because I am persuaded that the Ings may yet be able to satisfy the requirements of I.R.C. Sec. 165(c) (3), possibly entitling them to a theft loss deduction. I would reverse the grant of summary judgment.
The majority seems to be impressed by public policy reasons for denying a tax deduction to an adulterer. Notwithstanding Ing's arguably unsavory character, he may qualify as a victim of a theft under Hawaii law which states that a person commits theft if "he obtains, or exerts control over, the property of another by deception with intent to deprive him of the property." Hawaii Revised Statutes Sec. 708-830(2). Although the state court found that Ing failed to prove that any money he paid his mistress (Paden) was based on reliance on her representations that she was pregnant, that she required an abortion, that she paid attorneys to destroy medical records, and that she would expose their extramarital affair, Paden admitted to making such false representations. She testified "that she wanted to scare Ing into paying her the money she had loaned him, so she made up the stories of how she had paid her military attorney to obtain and destroy the medical records of her abortion from her doctor/hospital." This admission reveals that Paden obtained funds from Ing under false pretenses which could constitute theft. Accordingly, the Ings might well qualify for a theft loss tax deduction.
Although the state court, in a separate action, found that Ing had failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that Paden had committed extortion, fraud, or misrepresentation against him, theft, for purposes of a tax deduction, may be proved simply by a preponderance of the evidence. A criminal conviction for theft is not necessary to sustain a theft loss deduction. Monteleone v. Commissioner, 34 T.C. 688, 694 (1960); see Warner L. Jones v. Commissioner, 34 T.C. 688, 694 (1960); see Warner L. Jones v. Commissioner, 24 T.C. 525 (1955) (granting deduction where loss was shown merely to have been "occasioned by circumstances clearly indicating theft"). In Monteleone, the court deemed a defendant's admission that he had obtained funds from petitioner under false pretenses sufficient proof that petitioner had sustained a theft loss. 34 T.C. at 693. Here, Paden testified that she "made up stories" to "scare Ing into paying her the money she had loaned him." In light of Monteleone, Paden's admission alone may sufficiently establish theft for purposes of a tax deduction.
I would remand the case for trial on the merits of whether there was a theft within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code.


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COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Arkansas women's basketball team (16-3, 3-1 SEC) dominated at Missouri (14-3, 3-1 SEC), 77-55, to earn their eighth straight win against the Tigers. Arkansas held Missouri to 29 percent shooting (18-of-62) and a season-low 55 points. In the win, Saylor Poffenbarger paced the Razorbacks with a career-high 24 points, while Erynn Barnum also tallied 21 points and 11 rebounds for her second double-double of the season. Chrissy Carr, who finished with 16 points, made timely 3-pointers down the stretch. Arkansas is now 3-1 in SEC play, its best start in league play since 2005-06.
Mizzou got off to a little bit more of a better start offensively than Arkansas, as the Tigers held the 8-4 edge at the media timeout. After a three-minute scoring drought, Barnum came up with a layup and Jersey Wolfenbarger came off the bench to deliver one of her own. Mizzou ended the quarter in a four-minute scoring drought, while Arkansas was held off the scoreboard for over three minutes, as the Tigers led 9-8 after one quarter.
Poffenbarger pulled the Razorbacks ahead for the first time of the game with a tough layup. Barnum followed with another hard-fought layup, and Arkansas led 12-9 with 8:27 left in the second quarter while Mizzou was shooting 9 percent, 2-for-23, from the field. While still holding Mizzou scoreless for 11 minutes and some change, Arkansas took advantage, as a Carr 3-pointer, Arkansas' first triple of the day, pulled the Razorbacks ahead 17-9 with 5:30 left in the first half. The Razorbacks were ahead 19-9, but Mizzou broke its 11-minute scoring drought with a layup. Arkansas didn't put their foot off the gas, as Poffenbarger drained a 3-pointer. Mizzou got rolling offensively to score 13 points in the final three minutes of the quarter. Following a Tiger second-chance layup with five seconds left to inch the Tigers within six, Rylee Langerman hit a triple and the Razorbacks pulled ahead 31-22 going into the locker room.
Mizzou got rolling first with a layup off a steal, but Poffenbarger and Makayla Daniels answered with 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions. Another tough layup by Poffenbarger put the Razorbacks ahead 41-27 with seven minutes and some change remaining in the quarter. The Tigers were held in a scoring drought for two minutes, but following a Mizzou layup, the Razorbacks had the 43-29 advantage at the media timeout. Out of the break, Arkansas was held scoreless for three minutes, but Barnum got the team out of the hole with a nice layup. Mizzou scored five straight points, but a Carr jumper sent Arkansas to the final quarter up, 49-38.
The Razorbacks began the quarter on a 7-2 run, which was initiated by a second-chance layup by Barnum and capped off by a Carr triple. Following an and-1 by Poffenbarger, the Razorbacks were ahead by 22 with five minutes and some change left in the game. Missouri responded with a triple, as Arkansas led 68-47 with 4:45 remaining in the contest. Arkansas outscored Missouri 9-5 in the next four minutes and with a Poffenbarger free throw, the Razorbacks took their largest win of the day with 25 points. Missouri nailed a 3-pointer on their final possession, and Arkansas cruised to a 77-55 victory.
HOG HIGHLIGHTS
Poffenbarger earned a career-high 24 points off 8-of-16 shooting from the field and 6-of-7 from the free throw line. She added six rebounds and a block to her stats. Her most impressive performance was her defensive effort against the Tigers' leading scorer, Haley Troup, who was held to five points off 2-of-10 shooting
Barnum logged 21 points and 11 rebounds for her second double-double of the season, first since the season-opener at Arkansas – Pine Bluff. She also logged two assists, as well as a block and steal
Carr finished with 16 points, 4-of-6 from 3-point. She had four rebounds as well
Daniels finished with nine points, five rebounds and two assists
Samara Spencer pulled down a career-high nine rebounds, all on the defensive side, as well as six assists
Arkansas shot 46.8 percent (29-of-62) from the field and 33.3 percent (8-of-24) from beyond the arc. The Razorbacks were locked in on defense by holding the Tigers to 29 percent from the field (18-of-62)
The Razorbacks outrebounded Missouri, 45-37
Arkansas tallied 40 of its points in the paint
The program is off to its best start in SEC play since 2005-06
Arkansas has eight days off from game action before the Razorbacks host Vanderbilt on Monday, Jan. 16, Martin Luther King Day, at 6 p.m. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network at Bud Walton Arena.
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When a girl turns up dead in a Mayfair mews, the police want to write it off as just another murdered prostitute, but Superintendent Manners isn't quite so sure. He is convinced that the key...
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When a girl turns up dead in a Mayfair mews, the police want to write it off as just another murdered prostitute, but Superintendent Manners isn't quite so sure. He is convinced that the key to the crime lies in The Dell - an affluent suburban housing estate. And in The Dell lives Solomon Grundy.
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His novels were consistently highly individual and expertly crafted, Julian Gustave Symons is primarily remembered as a master of the art of crime writing. However, in his eighty-two years he produced an enormously varied body of work. Social and military history, biography and criticism were all subjects he touched upon with remarkable success, and he held a distinguished reputation in each field.
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Boston, Mass.—UMBC men's soccer was picked to finish fifth in the 2018 America East Preseason Poll the conference announced on Tuesday. The poll is voted on by the league coaches, with each coach not being allowed to vote for their own program.
Last year, the America East finished with an RPI of five, after having an RPI of three the previous year. Only the ACC and the AE had 75 percent of its teams in the top 85 of the RPI. Both Albany and New Hampshire advanced to the NCAA Tournament with the Great Danes bowing out in the second round and Wildcats making it to the third round.
UMass Lowell was chosen as the preseason favorites with 44 points earning three first place votes. New Hampshire and defending champion Albany finished two-three with 42 points (two first place votes) and 40 points (three first place votes) respectively. Defending regular season champions Vermont were fourth with 32 points, just ahead of UMBC with 27 points in fifth.
Stony Brook (16 points), Hartford (12 points) and Binghamton (11 points) rounded out the eight team field.
Last year the Retrievers finished fifth in the conference with a 7-6-5, 2-4-1 AE record, falling to eventual champion Albany in penalty kicks in the first round of the America East Tournament.
Head coach Pete Caringi Jr. kicks off his 28th season at the helm of the Retrievers against Temple on Friday, Aug. 24. Kickoff with the Owls is set for 7 p.m. at Retriever Soccer Park.


The next installment of Unearthed Arcana is out today. With variant rules for Players Make all the Rolls, Vitality, and Custom Alignments.
For this month's Unearthed Arcana, we're showing off a few variant rules that you can use in your campaigns.
Up for discussion are the options of having the players make all the die rolls at the table; using vitality points to better reflect the wear and tear a character suffers during combat; and creating a customized alignment system specific to your campaign. Some of these options should be familiar to players of earlier editions of the D&D game, as they've been presented as variants in those prior editions.


Hi everyone! Just letting you know my newest historical western, Mia's Misfits, is now officially available on Amazon and in KU! This book is part of a 26-book series entitled The Alphabet Mail-Order Brides about twenty-six teachers at a New York foundling school. Their benefactress decides they need to leave the school and find their own way in both life and love, which means taking a husband. Mia's story is also connected to my Western Trails series as book 5 when she finds herself traveling to Indian Territory.
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One preacher. One teacher. Three orphans. Can they become a family?
Stepping off the train, Mia Bradley, orphan and teacher, has now become a mail-order bride. She has a new home, a new Choctaw-Creek husband, and new children of her very own. Will the scars of her past ready her for the difficult life on Indian territory?
Josiah West has scars of his own. The handsome preacher must battle his demons to provide for his new family. Will his past and local outlaws destroy his plans for love, family, and happiness?
The preacher and the orphan. Nothing in common but pain, loneliness, and hope. Will that be enough?
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Known as The Apache, Flynn Malone is wanted for a murder he didn't commit. On the run from the vigilantes chasing him, he stumbles across an Apache war party led by his old nemesis, Geronimo…and finds a courageous redhead in over her head.
Combining forces, Flynn and Dallas put aside their suspicions about each other to escape from Geronimo and the men chasing them, but neither planned on losing their hearts in the process.
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Ashamed of his criminal past, Anthony Trevain is living the solitary life he wants, but when he finds himself raising his orphaned younger sister, he's forced to take a bride. Marriage to Rebecca is nothing like he thought, each day a struggle as he tries to keep his past a secret and his wife at arms' length. To provide for his new family, he must accept a job from the one man who could put him back in the criminal life.
To escape the clutches of her society- driven mother, Rebecca Townsend flees Baltimore as a mail-order bride. When she arrives in the mining town of Creede, Colorado, nothing is as she thought it would be. Rebecca falls in love with the stranger she married, but does Anthony love her enough to make their marriage work?
A series of incidents puts Rebecca and Anthony, their family, and friends in grave danger. Will their new family be torn apart before they can come together?
Plagued by her mother's profession as a prostitute, Hailey Jefferson spends most of her life dreaming of being everything her mother was not. But with no means to escape from the town she grew up in, she must become a mail-order bride and accept what she never wanted. A husband.
Orphaned as a young boy, Alex Croft wants a family of his own. Marrying Hailey could be the answer to his dreams. He has until Christmas Eve to convince her to stay. When he learns she's been secretly saving money for a train ticket to Boston, he has to decide whether or not he can let her go. Will Alex's Christmas wish come true or will Hailey break his heart?
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Monday 13th January 2014 | Developments | Knock Rushen, Castletown
An award-winning Hartford Homes luxury housing development at Castletown is the focus of a major study for sixth form students at Castle Rushen High School.
The development at Knock Rushen forms part of the 2014 geography A-level syllabus of the 26 students under the heading of 'contemporary conflicts'.
"The aim is for the students to look into the initial reactions of those who were for and against the development when it was first proposed and how those early conflicts were finally resolved," said the School's head of geography Emma Metcalfe.
She added: "The students will ultimately have to answer structured questions or write a 40 mark essay based on this conflict. It's important they outline their reasons for the conflict and the attitudes of the different groups of people involved. This particular study now forms part of the A-level syllabus throughout the UK and the Isle of Man."
Last year, for the first time, the School's sixth formers benefited from a presentation given by James Greenhalgh, managing director of Hartford Homes, who was able to share the company's experience of the Knock Rushen development before, during and after with the students.
"The development at Knock Rushen has won much acclaim for what is seen as a 'tasteful' layout that reflects Castletown's Georgian architecture," said Mr Greenhalgh. "It has been held up by architects and planners as an example of how a controversial site can be successfully developed and in fact has become a case study for many suppliers."
Caption: In the foreground George Li, architect with Hartford Homes and from left Emma Metcalfe, head of geography at Castle Rushen High School, and sixth formers Fergus Veale, Hollie Armstrong, Lucy Titley, Brendan Coleman, Kevin Kelly and Rebecca Cookson (standing in front of Lucy and Brendan)


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by Under the FridgePosted on November 7, 2020 November 11, 2020
Not much to say today, so let's just get right to it:
40. "Hush"– Deep Purple
I remember exactly where I was the first time I heard this song.
I was playing a 1960's compilation anthology in my '97 Ford Thunderbird when this track came up on the shuffle.
Hearing that iconic "na, na-na, na" was so exhilarating that it took me a minute to realize I was driving 85 in a 35 zone.
Since that day, it's become one of my favorite driving songs. Quentin Tarantino must have had a similar experience with it too, since he featured it during a badass driving sequence in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
The recording for this song back in 1968 must have included finding the fountain of youth, since this track's groovy appeal hasn't aged a fuckin' day.
39. "ATLiens"– OutKast
That. Fucking. Bass line.
In true OutKast fashion, ATLien's beat carries the ambiance of a spaceship ride through the South. The path that this funkadelic ship follows is the ridiculously groovy bass line, supported by some evangelical backing vocals and ominous bells.
The beat embodies what would happen if the Southern Jazz songs of yesteryear became the soundtrack to "2001: A Space Odyssey".
ATLien's beat embodies the same type of effortless originality that OutKast is known for, while somehow remaining a clear Southern track.
That's mastery of the craft, friends.
38. "Applause"– Lady Gaga
Do I think this song is *better* than Bad Romance? No.
Do I prefer it as a Lady Gaga track? Yes.
The reason why is simple: Applause is Pop perfection.
Bad Romance is to Pop what Neon Genesis: Evangelion is to Mecha Anime: a deconstruction that's an all-time great, but not necessarily representative of the genre it's deconstructing.
Applause doesn't change how you think of Pop songs. Rather, it just executes all the familiar aspects at a level that has yet to be touched.
One such aspect is its absolutely fantastic chorus, which features Gaga's trademark powerful delivery over the most infectious 1-2-1 clap you'll ever hear.
37. "All Along the Watchtower"– Jimi Hendrix
Also known was "the best cover in music history".
However, even when ignoring that title, Hendrix's now-iconic psychedelic take on Bob Dylan's quaint folk song easily stands on its own among music royalty.
All Along The Watchtower is one of the few tracks that I won't object to if someone declares it the best Rock song ever.
The opening chords set the tone, the sneakily great bass playing carries the groove, and its guitar solo blows the top off a song that will be forever etched in your musical subconscious after first listen.
This is, without a doubt, an all-time great.
36. "Master of Puppets"– Metallica
Hardcore Thrash Metal fans might bemoan my inclusion of this song over a deeper Metallica cut.
Here's my answer to that: get over yourself, dude.
The harsh reality of Metallica is that they're not a band you go to when seeking out musical complexity or thematic depth. That's what Iron Maiden is for.
You go to Metallica when you want blistering riffs, gritty vocals, and Lars Ulrich's limited-but-aggressive drumming.
Master of Puppets is the band's best demonstration of all the standard Metal above, as well as several accessible intangibles that have made Metallica basically the most popular Metal band in history.
My favorite part is the slowed down bridge section, which was used during a portion of the Metal documentary "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey" where several interviewees talk about how Metal has meant so much to so many people.
That small moment solidified Master of Puppets as the defacto Metal anthem in my mind, and it's right where it belongs on this list.
35. "Don't Fear the Reaper"– Blue Oyster Cult
As much as I love the famous SNL "More Cowbell" skit, I have a bit of resentment towards it for diverting people's attention away from how great this song actually is.
A YouTube comment about this song reads: "My neighbors loved me playing this song so much that they invited the police over", which perfectly captures my sentiments towards it.
It's one of the most replay-able songs I've ever heard, and it achieves this effect through its gentle vocal delivery, hypnotic guitar riff, and…yes…the cowbell.
This track is nothing short of a masterpiece, and also an eerily apposite soundtrack to 2020.
34. "i"– Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar's lyrical content has always been a bit ahead of the curve when it comes to public awareness.
Whether it be envy within the Black community, drugs as a coping method, or embracement of Black heritage, it might actually suffice to say that Kendrick's popularity and willingness to address the uncomfortable is probably why these topics became part of public discourse at all.
Nowhere does Kendrick demonstrate his responsible use of his influence better than the track i, which addresses one of the most taboo topics in Black society: mental health.
The song's balance of vulnerability and optimism actually made me feel very empowered in my own journey to self love, and I can only hope that it's done the same for others.
The line "I love myself" isn't just another braggadocious declaration, but a rejection of the internalized hatred that has plagued Black society for generations.
That's why Kendrick is considered a living legend–his music has transcended mere entertainment and has become an essential part of an entire culture's identity.
33. "Breaking the Habit"– Linkin Park
My favorite thing about this song is that it's individually loved by millions of people for very personal reasons.
Linkin Park has historically gotten a lot of flack for its "angsty" lyrics and limited musicality, but now that I've matured a bit in life, I'll readily defend the band because they've been able to help so many people through tough times. I don't care if their lyrics are corny or not–that's a positive impact other bands could only dream of having.
The reason for Linkin Park's massive popularity is their ability to tap into the deep-seeded insecurities and traumas of their fans and help them feel less alone in their struggle.
Breaking the Habit is perhaps the most vulnerable and visceral example of this, as it describes the all-too-familiar scenario of someone hitting rock bottom, relenting their past mistakes, and promising to be better.
Chester Bennington's tragic suicide casts this song in a completely different light, since each lyric now sounds more like a cry for help than the pandering Linkin Park was all too often accused of.
32. "On Melancholy Hill"– Gorillaz
No other song in the Gorillaz history has demonstrated how far they've come than On Melancholy Hill.
Guiding us down from Melancholy Hill is an absolutely lovely instrumental arrangement, made up of a heart-pulse bass line and an invigorating synth section.
It's a very sweet song about bittersweet topic–>digging deep into our emotions without being too invasive, and tactfully reminding us of what being human truly is.
"'Cause you are my medicine when you're close to me"
It's hard for me to listen to this song without entering a sort of trance or outright tearing up.
It's just such a beautiful listening experience, and one that I hope as many people as possible get to experience at least once.
31. "Free Bird"– Lynyrd Skynyrd
I know you're judging me for this one. I can feel it.
But…whatever, man. Free Bird is awesome.
The fact that a 4-minute guitar solo might never exist again only makes this song's 4-minute guitar solo that much more badass.
In all seriousness, though, I do love this track's lyrical content. Painfully parting ways with a romantic interest in pursuit of adventure, discovery, and self-improvement is a scenario we're all faced with at one point or another, and unfortunately it's never as soothing or groovy as Free Bird.
And also: that 4 fuckin' minute guitar solo.
30. "Fuckin Problems"– A$AP Rocky
It's a particularly rare occasion when four artists, all in their prime, come together and exchange sections on a single track. It's even more rare when each artist delivers among the best verses of their respective careers. Along with 2 Chainz's genius double entendre of a chorus, and a mind-bogglingly layered beat, Fucking Problems became a perfect storm of timing and talent.
It was only fitting that King Kendrick himself closed the show, giving a verse that even my grandma knows the words to.
29. "Let's Groove"– Earth, Wind & Fire
This is actually the first song that I remember ever really liking.
In fact, hearing it on a TV commercial for one of those random CD compilations probably laid the groundwork for the music taste I have today.
And there's one main reason why: the entire song is built around its amazing bass line. The horns, vocals, and additional synth sounds all play off the rhythm section in a way that creates a unified sound that ebbs and flows throughout the song.
A…groove, if you will.
Definitely huge nostalgia goggles with this one, but I'll always have a special place in my heart for my first love.
28. "Train in Vain"– The Clash
One of the cheeriest breakup songs you'll ever hear.
Which is a pretty welcomed distinction, since most breakup songs are filled with either petty resentment or a nauseating sense of defeat.
Taking rougher concepts and adding a smooth sense of polish was just standard procedure for The Clash, and their best display of this is their absolute freaking masterpiece, 1979's London Calling.
Train in Vain caps off the album, encompassing all the musical influences and styles on the album and serving as a type of victory lap for the band.
And it works fabulously in that role. The amazing transitions, piercing horns, and short length leave you wanting more once the song ends.
Train in Vain is probably the song I've listened to the most in my life, and it only takes one listen to see why.
27. "Hey Jude"– The Beatles
There's not much I can say about this song that you haven't heard a million times by now.
You like it.
Your parents, friends, coworkers, dogs, and cats like it.
And we all probably like it much more than it deserves.
…Or maybe not?
The fact of the matter is that, despite the dark inspiration for its lyrics and its overall musical simplicity relative to other Beatles songs, around the 3 minutes mark, Hey Jude becomes a song that can legitimately bring world peace.
Exactly no one can resist singing along to Hey Jude, which is normally pretty annoying (see: Mr. Brightside), but the ending's melody is so placid and harmless that it's actually a beautiful thing to see a group of people sing to it.
26. "Shook Ones Pt. II"– Mobb Deep
"To all the killers and the hundred dollar billers, for real n*ggas who ain't got no feelings"
With a beat so effortlessly menacing, the lyrics of Mobb Deep's anti-wangster warning could end there, and the song's message would still be crystal clear.
Granted, the song's legendary lyrics are obviously a main reason for its fame, but while the words tell us how to feel, the beat gives us no choice.
The booming undertow of a track finds a way to tap in into our mind's most aggressive corners, leaving our eyebrows burrowed and our fists clenched.
The film "8 Mile" later made full use of the malice-invoking beat, featuring it during the opening credits as a gritty tone-setter.
The snares and chorus carry a sneaking sense of urgency, and the bass is so deep that it's barely audible.
All of this paced by one of the most sinister-sounding Guzhengs in…well, ever.
25. "The Ecstasy of Gold"– Ennio Morricone
I've already mentioned Til I Collapse being a great pump up song, and on most days it works great in that role, but The Ecstacy of Gold is the song I turn to before my biggest life moments.
Whether it's been football games, track meets, job interviews, exams, or anything else, this song sends shivers down my spine and snaps my mindstate into a laser focus.
Its slow build from a quiet trot into a triumphant march of horns, strings, and vocals will make any listener feel damn near invincible by the end.
As cheesy as that sounds, can you really blame me?
Ecstasy of Gold is a grandiose epic that transcends the mortal world and borders on the divine.
It's only proper that such a fantastic piece of music was created by the legendary Ennio Moricone before he departed this world, leaving it with one of the best compositions it'll ever see.
24. "Blowin' in the Wind"– Bob Dylan
Written when he was only 21, Blowin' in the Wind is the embodiment of what keeps Bob Dylan an iconic figure in music.
In under 3 minutes, the song sweeps across the collective frustrations of an entire generation. Its stream of rhetorical questions, each uncovering a new point of contemplation and a new societal issue, have rang more harrowing as time has gone on and seemingly nothing has changed.
It's a great song to just sit and think about while hopefully gaining some perspective in the process.
And sure, the "revolution" during the 1960's might have been a failure in hindsight, but the spirit of the time lives on in songs like this–ready for the next generation to pick up and run with.
23. "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)"– ABBA
This is the Holy Grail of song composition.
ABBA's 1979 Disco hit is absolutely fucking flawless.
Incredible synth strings to set the stage.
An iconic keyboard melody that the queen of Pop herself, Madonna, couldn't resist sampling for her hit Hung Up.
The galloping bass line to carry the song's momentum through the verses.
The best pre-chorus I've ever heard in my life that builds into an eargasmic explosion of perfectly harmonized vocals.
From beginning to end, this song does not let up with its excellence.
I could listen to this song forever–and I probably will.
22. "A Cruel Angel's Thesis"– Yoko Takahashi
In the years since Neon Genesis Evangelion's original 1995 broadcast, Yoko Takahashi's A Cruel Angel's Thesis has gone from a popular anime opening to a rite of passage for the entire subculture.
Many people prefer to dabble in anime here and there, but it's when they reach Evangelion and subsequently A Cruel Angel's Thesis that they're faced with the decision to jump all the way down the rabbit hole or remain a casual fan.
Choosing the former opens you up to a song beloved by millions, spanning multiple generations of fans who have found meaning, connection, or revelation through Evangelion.
And trust me–that's not an understatement.
An opening song with holy undertones is only scratching the surface of this show. Its biblical symbolism, meditations on existential topics, and fearlessness with delving deep into the darkest regions of the human subconscious have helped many find peace with themselves.
Of course, any song that transports the listener to a time when they found the help they needed will have a special place in their heart, which is why A Cruel Angel's Thesis has a special place in both my own heart and on this list.
21. "The Thunder Rolls"– Garth Brooks
Fun fact about me: I don't really mind Country music. I actually think it's pretty good.
Mind you, I'm talking about real Country music→ not that inauthentic Keith Urban nonsense that you'll hear at Stagecoach.
My favorite part of Country music is how most of the songs are just stories centered around everyday life and its struggles.
The Thunder Rolls is my favorite example of this type of song. Garth Brooks' sorrowful voice creates fantastic imagery and takes us through a tale that is unfortunately all too common to the average person: adultery.
This has been one of my favorite songs since I was 16, and I think what's kept me coming back through my own personal development is how subtle and non-assuming it is.
The strong chords and vocal peaks are used sparingly, the lyrics never overstep your suspension of disbelief, and the ending is less of a climactic conclusion as much as it is a fading whimper.
What's so masterful about that is how it perfectly accompanies the song's content. Horrific events are seldom bombastic in nature or overly dramatic–they just happen, and life goes on.
If you're still with me after seeing Garth Brooks ranked so high, come back next time!
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On Behalf of Michael Spano Law | Oct 6, 2021 | White Collar Crime
Officials in New York announced on Sept. 24 that a man who served as a Chenango County town supervisor for more than three decades has been sentenced to serve between one and three years in state prison. The former Town of Pharsalia official pleaded guilty in June to embezzling $240,000 in public funds. The 72-year-old man was also ordered to make full restitution. Prosecutors say he has already paid the town back $125,000.
Vacations and designer goods
The sequence of events that led to the man's sentencing began in 2018 when the Cortland County District Attorney's Office began an investigation following a routine audit. During the course of the investigation, detectives determined that the man had inflated his salary by $20,000 per year and used a Town of Pharsalia credit card to cover his personal expenses. According to media reports, the man used the money he obtained through embezzlement to pay for vacations in New York City and South Carolina, cover his utility bills, take cooking classes and buy luxury goods. The New York State Police took him into custody in April 2019.
Several charges dropped
The man initially faced a raft of charges including counts of corrupting the government, scheming to defraud, public corruption and defrauding the government as well as grand larceny. He avoided a far harsher sentence by entering into a plea agreement in June. In return for his plea, prosecutors dropped all of the charges against him except a single count of grand larceny. The man lost his bid for reelection in November 2019 after serving as the Town of Pharsalia town supervisor for 35 years. He also sat on the town's public works and finance committees and was a member of its board of supervisors.
Plea agreements
Cases like this one rarely go to trial because the prosecutors involved usually have compelling evidence like bank statements and payroll records. Another reason people accused of committing white-collar crimes agree to plead guilty is the significant concessions prosecutors are willing to make to avoid the uncertainties of a trial and the harsh sentences that are often handed down if these cases end with a guilty verdict.


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3. MAC's Mineralize Concealer. The concealer from KIKO I'm currently using is almost out and I've been looking for option. This one seemed pretty good and since it's mineral makeup it's supposed to be healthier for you. Plus it covers up my dark circles, which is what I need, right?
4. The new Essie nail polishes. All of them. Not enough space to show all of them here, so I chose the pink and shiny one. I'm predictable like that.
5. Blouses. All kinds of blouses. I love them all, they go well with any kind of outfit and I'm currently in love with a dark blue one from H&M that costs 25€.
6. Pumps. Black pumps. Round pumps, pointy pumps all kind of pumps, except square ones, those are ugly. Vienna makes me want to dress more elegant. Plus I love shoes, nothing more to say, really..
7. An iPhone. Well, this list is a bit old…I made this collage a while ago and then forgot about it..But hey, a cute iPhone case, what about that, huh?
Do you have any special wishes on your wishlist?
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CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nicolas Cage, Kenny Loggins, Katie Couric, David Yost.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Slightly serious influences may linger for the first part of the day, and then they'll tilt over into a much lighter vibe. That said; you will still need to observe the established boundaries in your place of work. If others expect a certain standard, then you'll need to deliver!
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your day is likely to be a lot easier. There's certainly a more cooperative, beneficial atmosphere towards the late afternoon, when the planetary emphasis swings from work to your social life. In romance, though the temperature could actually drop fractionally. Watch what you say!
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Yesterday's disciplined approach may give way to slightly more chaotic and creative methods, but you may need to get through a slightly strained few hours first. By the same token, the late- afternoon influences, which switch from aloof to gently simmering, look set to boost romantic matters!
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Those at work or studying hard may find it hard to stay motivated, while certain other signs seem to be somehow evading their fair share. Don't follow others if they're heading in the wrong direction, because it will backfire, for them as well as for you. It's a day to stick to your principles!
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The moon may well cause a few minor tensions in your personal relationships during the AM hours. Communications won't be at their clearest and there will be little to gain by holding your cards close to your chest. The late afternoon brings a subtle shift: what you say will be accepted more readily!
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It's likely to be a day of two halves, with the latter half being the best part. The general area to watch out for is a possible conflict between your work life and social zone. The benefits you can look forward to are likely to revolve around an unexpected invitation!
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In terms of romance there should be gradual improvements throughout the day, and by the time the evening arrives, you should find that the mood starts to warm up. Emotional matters are likely to hit an optimum point in the later hours, which is when feelings will be at their least complicated!
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The AM influences could cause a little friction with a colleague or associate. It will help to count to ten before you speak. Perhaps it's a good idea to check that you have back-up plans, since there's a marginally unlucky vibe at work. Don't rely solely on one course of action if you can have alternatives!
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A disappointment or some unwelcome news could dampen your mood before lunch. Someone may backtrack on a promise or obligation. By the same token, you should deal with any emotional or romantic issue before the late afternoon, when sensitivity will govern your responses!
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Later influences indicate a nice end to the day, but that's after a few potentially fraught moments. You can minimize one area of tension by keeping the communication lines open, but be aware that other signs may be a little closed. It may be best to let people say what they have to say in their own time!
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A calmer day waits, but you should resist the temptation to take on too much. It might seem that everybody is still claiming your attention and wanting your time, but you might not be in the most patient of moods. There'll be a few moments where it may be wise to ask for further clarification!
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It's the sort of day where you may need to visibly demonstrate commitment when it comes to work issues. The image you'll need to project will be one of capability and efficiency, especially during the daylight hours. The evening, thankfully, will be a lot less pressured!
FOR THOSE OF US BORN ON THIS DAY: Happy Birthday! The months ahead are likely to start on a positive note, as you discover talents and abilities that you did not realize you had, while March sees you able to ditch bad habits of a life time! New courses and travel are well aspected throughout the spring, while June turns your attention to the home. Communications in July will be subject to minor mishaps, while August is the best month for romance! A new friendship in September will bring a new way of thinking. Start or open a savings account in October. The emphasis in November is on relationships; a new start will be up to you; December will be a distracting month!
CELEBRITY GOSSIP: Justin Bieber has lost a certain amount of his arrogant swagger in recent weeks and now cuts something of a sad figure in the public eye. The planets tell us that Justin is unlikely to turn this newly reflective side of his nature to his advantage when it comes to his singing style!
TODAY'S CHINESE PROVERB: Music cheers the heart and warms the disposition.
TODAY'S MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE: I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something I can do. – Edward Everett Hale.
TODAY'S WISDOM FROM AROUND THE WORLD: Do not stand in a place of danger trusting in miracles. – Arab proverb.


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I live in Vietnam now for 7 years and teaching English for 5 years. All around Saigon area (Binh Duong). I was advised to go to Cambodia for better circumstances.
Can someone give me an advise? Work permit, hours, how easy to get a job as soon as possible.
In Vietnam I worked without Work permit, seems to be most employers favor that option. How about in Cambodia?
I hope I find someone to help me out.
Steven. Your name is Western, but your choice of vocabulary makes me think you are Vietnamese? Please correct me if I am wrong. I would offer very different advice to a Native speaker than I would to a Vietnamese person, even if their English was flawless.
For the sake of argument, I will assume that you are a native speaker and look of European descent. I don't make the rules, but that is what they are usually looking for in Cambodia.
Cambodian people are very visual and use their eyes to judge the world around them. Assuming your background pre-requisites have been met (whatever documentation they require), Then your appearance becomes a major factor whether you get the job or not.
A Better work environment in Cambodia?
I guess it could be, depending on how you would describe a good working environment.
I used to think that everyone equated a good working environment with the sum of money they took home each month. But, after spending 4 long years working in Vietnam, I have strongly changed my views.
It's important to know if this is an emotional reaction or an honest, conscious, and considered decision.
A friend of mine came here to Phnom Penh after 4 years in Hanoi and Saigon. He got into the best, high wage school in the city, but he never settled. He was back in Vietnam 4 months later.
Emotions come and go. Good jobs are hard to find. In Vietnam you are probably earning between $1,500 USD - $2,000 USD per month on average for a 25 hour work week.
In Phnom Penh, you will (On average) earn between $800 USD - $1,200USD for the same hours. And most places do not pay a standard wage, so no pay on holidays, of which there are many.
If you have a University degree, a CELTA and some experience, then you could land a top job at $2,000 USD a month. But that is very rare.
If you're looking for hard cash, then Vietnam offers the highest average rate of pay in South-East Asia. Your higher-paying options are few but would include South Korea, Taiwan, United Arab States, Japan, and ...?
But, you will run into cost of living expenses that will nearly negate the extra pay, the exception being South Korea.
It is much easier to stay in Cambodia, because of the relaxed visa restrictions. That will not last forever. The people in Cambodia are softer spoken and more polite in general, but there are few other advantages over Vietnam.
If you are moving just for the sake of it, then pack your crap and get to Cambodia. 7 years is a long time to live in Vietnam. I nearly died after 4.
I'm just saying that there are not many options in Cambodia for people who live careful lives and only make measured decisions. But, if you are looking for change, then just do it.
There is work here for anyone that can stay sober for more than a few days.
Thanks for your comments and suggestions. regarding my background, I was born in Hungary and moved to the USA after 11 years old. I still think it has an impact on my accent? I speak however Hungarian, English and German (based on my mother side).
Regarding your posting, I have a family here in VN and I got bored time-to-time so I was looking for to do something to kill the time and same old routine day by day.
It looks like Cambodia worth a short visit (try me, said the pudding) and still I decided to stay in Nam even after 7 years (8 almost).
So thanks for your comments I keep posted.
I appreciate the update. You are welcome for the help and I hope you can find something to do if you decide to stay.
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