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According to GTM Research and SEIA's Solar Market Insight Year in Review 2013, photovoltaic (PV) installations increased 41 percent over 2012.
That means 4,751 megawatts (MW) of new capacity in the United States.
Commensurate with that growth was a drop in the cost to install solar fell, ending 15 percent below the record low set at the end of 2012.
The result: 445,000 solar electric systems across the United States totaling more than 12,000 MW of PV and 918 MW of CSP.
The U.S. also installed 410 MW of concentrating solar (CSP) in 2013, increasing total CSP capacity in the U.S. more than 80 percent.
The report forecasts 26 percent PV installation growth in 2014, with installations reaching nearly 6 GW - the most rapid growth is expected in the residential sector.
This growth has been engendered by the adoption of a wide range of important public policies, including the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) in Congress and Net Energy Metering (NEM) at the state level.
However, President Obama released his 2015 fiscal year budget this week – eliminating the ITC completely after 2016.
The ITC would be replaced with the Production Tax Credit (PTC), which would be a huge step backward for our industry as it does not offset the up-front costs of installing solar.
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10 years of Wide World of Stuff: Today, a remembrance of John Hughes, whose movies shaped my childhood
As I continue a look back at the history of my blog on the 10th anniversary of its founding, I wanted today to re-post something (originally published on August 7, 2009) I wrote about the late, great movie director John Hughes, who for Generation X'ers like me was so incredibly instrumental in shaping the pop culture of our childhood.
He died far, far too young, but left us with so many wonderful memories, and films…
Every generation has voices who spoke to them. Older voices who were the soundtracks and the video reels of our childhood.
Sure. we romanticize them sometimes. But they're as much a part of our growing up as Little League and Girl Scouts, camping trips and hallway lockers.
This summer, my generation lost its soundtrack in Michael Jackson. And now we've lost our filmmaker in the legendary John Hughes.
Generation X has suffered two body blows in the matter of months. I swear to God, if Madonna gets hit by a bus next week, I think I may lose it.
To say I loved John Hughes movies is like saying I kind of like chocolate chip cookies.
I'm certain I can quote three of his eight directed films, line for line, by heart. Just get me started on any scene from "The Breakfast Club" ("This is what you get in my house, when you spill paint in the garage!"), "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" (Didn't you notice on the plane, when you started talking, eventually I started reading the vomit bag!") or "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" ("You're Abe Froman? The sausage king of Chicago?"), and I'm gone for 20 minutes.
It's incredible to me that in eight films, he left such a mark. He also wrote "Mr. Mom," "Weird Science," and "She's Having a Baby," three more that will always live in the 1980s canon.
Hughes' brilliance was shown in so many ways. For one thing, he didn't condescend to the viewers. He actually created real characters who talked like real high schoolers, and he painted a portrait of kids who we all could identify with.
Who didn't know a Stef from "Pretty in Pink," or "The Geek" in "Sixteen Candles"? This was the first time I felt like a movie was really about people who could've existed in my life.
Then there was the writing. Hughes' scripts were always filled with laughter and fantastic one-liners, but they also contained so much heart.
That scene in "The Breakfast Club" where they're all sitting around the library and Emilio Estevez is talking about taping Larry Lester's buns together is so surprisingly moving. The ending of "Pretty in Pink" is so sweet, too, with Ducky finally blowing out his torch for Andie and encouraging her to go find Blane.
Hughes had the ability to infuse a scene with warmth and make you melt inside, but not go too far into mushy territory.
Thinking about him tonight, as I'm sure millions of people my age are, I'm blown away at how often I've quoted a Hughes movie, or watched one of them on cable (OK, so they're on every 10 minutes somewhere, I still can't skip past them), or referenced it in everyday life.
Say the name "Jake Ryan" and my wife's eyes light up and a huge smile comes to her face. Was any 80s movie character more beloved by girls than he was? Mention Steve Martin and John Candy in the same sentence, and so many people think of "Those aren't pillows!"
Literally every time my best childhood friends Andrew, Marc, Tracie and I are together, one of us will quote a line from "The Breakfast Club." Every. Single. Time.
The Brat Pack shot to fame thanks to Hughes (if you have to ask who the Brat Pack are, I will feel really old), and he used the same actors over and over because they perfectly embodied what he wanted.
John Hughes didn't win Oscars like Francis Ford Coppola, and he won't go down as a cinematic genius like Oliver Stone or Steven Spielberg.
But if the true mark of a person is what kind of legacy you've left, and how many lives you affected, John Hughes was a giant.
So many of us laughed and cried because of what he created.
Cameron Frye will live in our hearts forever, as will John Bender and Del Griffith and all the rest.
R.I.P. John Hughes, and thanks for directing my childhood.
Tagged Emilio Estevez, John Hughes, Molly Ringwald
Happy Bloggiversary to me. And R.I.P., Bob Sheppard.
One year ago yesterday, at the prodding of my wife and friends, I started this here blog called Wide World of Stuff.
At first, I wondered if I'd have anything to say every day. Then I wondered who in their right minds would want to read my ramblings, musings, and oddball stories found on the Internet.
I'm thrilled to say that a year later, both of those questions were answered. As any of my friends and relatives will tell you, I'm very rarely at a loss for words. (True story: I was a late talker as a kid and my Grandpa Larry was afraid I'd never speak. I guess I've been catching up ever since.)
And, even more amazingly to me, you've found me and have kept coming back. My readership seems to grow every month, and I thank you very much for that. Your comments inspire and amuse, and even get my blood boiling (I'm looking at you, Brian M.!)
It's funny when I looked back on it what some of my most popular posts have been; they have little to do with each other. You liked the one on the annoying little girl in the Bob Dance car commercials, and the one about my kidney issue (I only have one).
But you also liked the serious ones; I got the most feedback on an essay I wrote about my favorite high school teacher, Mr. Gehrhardt, and my attempt at an obituary for a man so vital to my generation, Mr. John Hughes.
When I started this blog, I hoped it would be a conversation on sports, politics, and pop culture. I also thought it would be fun. It has been, and I thank you so much for stopping by, whether this is your first time or 100th time.
And oh yeah, the reason Mark Harmon's picture is on top of this post? Searches for him have been the No.1 search term people have used to find Wide World of Stuff.
Yeah, I don't get it either.
***If there is a voice of God, I hope he sounds like Bob Sheppard.
The public address announcer for the Yankees for more than 50 years died Sunday, at the astonishing age of 99. There is no greater feeling for a ballplayer, I've heard, then walking into the Stadium for the first time and hearing Sheppard announce your name.
He was as much a part of the Yankees as Mantle and DiMaggio, Mattingly and Rivera. I always loved how he enunciated every syllable of every name, though my all-time favorite Sheppard name is "Alvaro Espinoza."
He was a symbol of class and dignity for more than half a century, and his voice still rings out today at the Stadium when Derek Jeter walks to the plate.
Rest in peace, Bob, you were the finest voice of your profession.
Tagged Bob Dance, Bob Sheppard, John Hughes, Mark Harmon, Mr. Gehrhardt
The Brat Pack gets their Boswell. And a way cool Chick Hearn statue
A short blog after another outstanding night of Stanley Cup playoffs action, and trying to figure out how my new dog is able to bounce off the bureau and propel himself over the fence we have set up to keep him in one room… the guys at Petco are going to know my name really quickly…
I think it's fair to say that I loved the Brat Pack, as did most people of my generation.
Of course Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald, et. al, weren't the greatest actors ever. I don't think they won any Oscars or Golden Glboers, but they were absolutely, positively the perfect embodiment of kids of my Generation, Generation X.
After the great John Hughes, who made many of them stars, died last year, we all mourned and talked about his legacy, and theirs.
Well, Susannah Gora has done more than that, and I can't wait to read it. She's written a book with the beautiful title "You Couldn't Ignore me If You Tried," and if I have to tell you what movie that quote is from, I will be sad ("The Breakfast Club.")
It's about the rise and fall of the Brat Pack, and how they survived having an insane amount of publicity and attention at such a young age (here's a thought: can you imagine how overexposed they would've been if the Internet existed in the 1980s?)
Anyway, it's definitely on my reading list.
**So every once in a while, a sports organization gets something exactly right.
Chick Hearn was the legendary play-by-play announcer for the L.A. Lakers, a guy who invented the term "slam dunk" and was maybe the greatest hoops announcer ever (sorry Marv.)
He died eight years ago, and the Lakers finally got around to erecting a statue of him outside the Staples Center this week.
It's a beautiful statue, truly, but the best thing is that they also created an empty chair next to Hearn, so anyone can sit down and pretend they're calling the game with him.
Brilliant. Totally want to go to L.A. now to do that.
Tagged Brat Pack, Chick Hearn, Emilio Estevez, John Hughes, L.A. Lakers, Susannah Gora
The Oscars break a glass ceiling, a tribute to a great music teacher, and love for Mr. Mom
Scale of 1 to 10 on last night's Oscars? I'm going with a 7.7.
Pretty good Academy Awards show, I thought. No major surprises, no unbelievably memorable moments, but pretty good stuff all around, which I've come to expect. Maybe it's me, but it seems like after being bad for a few years, the Oscars have been good for a while now.
Only wish we didn't have SUCH predictability. Seems like we used to get more upsets. Marisa Tomei winning, or Roberto Benigni (best speech ever, just a totally insanely happy man on the best day of his life), those were genuine stunners.
Still, Sunday night had some moments, good and bad. My quick thoughts:
— OK, Kathy Ireland, you're beautiful, and you've aged beautifully. But oh my God, you were the worst excuse for an interviewer in the history of the world. I mean, if awfulness were people, you'd be India. Dear God, I yearned for Ryan Seacrest, she was so bad!
— Thought Sandra Bullock had the speech of the night; you could tell she knew that unlike Meryl Streep (who shoulda won), this was one her shot ever at Oscar. She seemed really heartfelt, and I'm glad she thanked the Tuohy family (the real-life family in "The Blind Side" ) in her acceptance.
— Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin were better than I thought. Some of the opening jokes were great (The Meryl Streep-Hitler one was particularly funny, and the Steve Martin joke to Christoph Waltz about hunting for Jews was brilliant), and they kept the show moving pretty well.
— Why are we subjected to the god-awful musical numbers that go on for 412 minutes every year? Does anyone enjoy these?
— Tell you what I always DO enjoy: The Dead People Montage. I love honoring those who are no longer with us one last time, for all the good work they did while they were breathing. I do feel sorry, though, for the behind-the-scenes people they honor who never really get much applause from the audience. Patrick Swayze? Big hand from the crowd. Cinematographer guy no one's ever heard of? Only crickets are heard.
— I knew they were going to do something for my man John Hughes, but it was better than I'd hoped. Loved seeing "The Breakfast Club" group up there. Would it have been too much to ask for them all to break out into the "dancing in the library" scene from the movie? And Anthony Michael Hall, wow, he looked totally different.
— Mo'Nique won for best supporting actress and gave a real nice speech. And no one's making a big deal that an African-American woman got an Oscar.
I'd say that's progress, wouldn't you?
— Hard to believe no woman had ever won best director before; about damn time someone did. Way to go, Kathryn Bigelow. And I love that her enormously egotistical ex-husband James Cameron had to sit there and watch her win.
Just discovered that "The Hurt Locker" is already on my cable box pay per view on Demand channel. Definitely going to watch it soon.
— And finally, from my wife, who pays way more attention to Oscar fashion than I do: "Miley Cyrus, stand up straight! And that dress is totally inappropriate for a 16-year-old!"
**So sometimes I think I've posted something on here that I've actually only emailed to a bunch of people I know (What can I tell you? I'm a fool.)
I thought I had posted this last week, but apparently, not so much. This beautiful story from the the New York Times last week, by Joanne Lipman, is about her old music teacher. When he died, his old students came together for a final tribute concert. It's a really beautiful story.
**And finally, because that John Hughes Oscar tribute was so good, and because I feel this movie is criminally underappreciated, a funny scene from "Mr. Mom." (I tried to find the Schooner Tuna commercial, but dammit, it's not on Youtube.)
Tagged Alec Baldwin, Anthony Michael Hall, James Cameron, Joanne Lipman, John Hughes, Kathryn Bigelow, Kathy Ireland, Michael Keaton, Miley Cyrus, Mo'Nique, Mr. Mom, Sandra Bullock, Steve Martin, The Breakfast Club
An Olympic curling heartbreaker, the wonderful Vonn, and a kick-ass John Hughes tribute
Oy, so many things to blog about tonight, and so little time … I know you're all as busy as I am so a bunch of quick-hitting thoughts today:
— Why I love the Olympics, Reason 467: Lindsey Vonn's emotions after winning her
first gold medal, in the women's downhill. If LeBron James or Derek Jeter lose a playoff series, they know they have next season. These Olympians have to wait four years to try to reach the pinnacle of their sport again, and the thousands and thousands of hours of training and suffering aren't worth it unless you medal.
Vonn, who has had so much pressure on her in the run-up to the Games, since she was NBC's poster-child for Team USA, came through with the race of her life. And then, after it was over, she wept and sobbed and embraced her husband in such a beautiful moment. (Though hey, NBC, could we have given them their private moment without filming it? I mean, it was great television, but a few minutes of privacy first would've been nice for them.)
— Julie and I were absolutely riveted between 6-8 p.m. Wednesday night, as the U.S. and Switzerland's men's curling teams battled in a great match. I'm telling you, this curling stuff is phenomenal. The strategy, the announcer guy Don (who has a fabulous Canadian accent and such a folksy charm; he's like the Tom Bodette of these Olympics), the fact that there are timeouts (that kills me), the cool but enormous measurement tool they use to see which rock is closer to "the house" … it's all fascinating.
Brutally tough loss for the U.S., as our skip, John Shuster, couldn't quite do enough to lead America to victory. It was our second-straight one point defeat; couple that with the U.S. women's loss Wednesday morning, and it's safe to say our rocks haven't been, well, rockin' so far.
— A brief non-Olympics interlude: I am truly blown away by how bizarre "Big Love" is getting. I mean, it's bordering on the ridiculous. Still, I'm riveted. OK, end of digression.
— I have no idea how Shaun White does what he does. But damn, it's awesome. I don't want to say he was up high on the half-pipe course, but three people boarded him thinking it was the plane for their flight to Seattle.
— The short-track speed skating continues to thrill. Good for Shani Davis to win again, and watching the women's 500 late last night was awesome; there were four crashes in the prelim races; this sport truly is NASCAR with skates.
— And finally, I wrote about my love of the late, great director John Hughes here when he died. For some reason I hadn't seen this yet, but my old college buddy Rob Kalesse put this on his Facebook page tonight, and I was blown away.
If you're a child of the 80's, or just love John Hughes, this is five wonderful minutes that you'll enjoy.
Tagged "Big Love, curling, Derek Jeter, John Hughes, John Shuster, LeBron James, Lindsay Vonn, Shani Davis
Why Wal-Mart and the YES Network are on my (you-know-what) list
No, it's not for the same reason, but I'm pretty pissed at both of them right now.
Actually, I've been mad at Wal-Mart for just about the last 10 years. Ask any of my good friends and family and they'll tell you straight out that I refuse to go there, or let anyone I know shop there.
Why? Well, you could start with their absolutely shady business practices. Or their unconscionable treatment of employees who want to unionize or, you know, improve working conditions. Or you could read about their terrible overseas factories and how the lives of their workers there are.
If you think I'm just making this stuff up, check out this website, or read as much as you can of this incredible Pulitzer-Prize winning series by the L.A. Times from 2003.
Anyway, I'd thought I'd run out of reasons to hate the discount chain. But nope, they keep scraping the bottom of the barrel and filling me with rage all over again.
The latest target of Wal-Mart? Yep, those dastardly, underhanded, good-for-nothing troublemakers: The Girl Scouts of America.
If you haven't heard, good ole' Wal-Mart has decided to copy two of the Girl Scouts' signature cookie brands, the Tagalongs and the Thin Mints, and sell them at lower prices.
And it's a good thing, too!
Boy, those adorable little girls have been getting away with selling great cookies and raising money for FAR TOO LONG, the Arkansas boys in the back room must have figured. You're telling me that the Samoas, Trefoils, and Do-Si-Dos really should only be used to fund activities for the Girl Scouts, an organization that does SO much good for little girls' morale and for the community?
I tell ya, it's a good thing Wal-Mart is here to teach those girls a lesson: Life is hard, kids, and we're going to make your cookies and sell them cheaper and there's nothing you can do about it! We're Wal-Mart, dammit, and we run the world.
Just disgusting. Despicable. Awful. I could go on, but I think the facts pretty much speak for themselves. How can anyone in good conscience shop there? I often wonder. Oh yeah, their prices are way lower than everybody elses.
I call on everyone who's ever bought or eaten a Girl Scout cookie (I think I've had about 5,000 Tagalongs in my life, thank you) to boycott the store until they change their new plan.
Girl Scouts of America, I'm with you! And please keep selling your great cookies, I look forward to them every year.
** Now, as to why I'm mad at the YES Network. A few months ago, my cable provider here in Central Florida told me that YES, the Yankees/Nets behemoth cable channel, was being added to my sports package. Great, I figured. I only watch a handful of Yankees games per year anymore, but there are definitely times I want to watch them.
I called the cable company at the time and asked if it would be an extra charge. Nope, they said, I already get the sports pack, so it'll be included.
Then, she tells me, I'm not getting what I think I'm getting. Due to some bizarre contractual agreement, I'm getting the YES National network, which isn't allowed to show live Yankees and Nets games.
"So what the hell am I getting?" I replied, knowing that Yankees and Nets games account for 98 percent of what anyone wants to watch on YES.
"You're getting their alternate programming during the games, and you'll get the pre and post-game shows," the cable lady replied. "Only the people in the Tri-State area can get the regular YES Network."
I was stunned and angry. What the hell is the point of having the network if the viewers outside the NY area can't see the real programming?
So of course, Friday night, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox played a classic game, 0-0 into the 15th inning, before Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run homer to win the game.
And I couldn't see it. My YES Network showed all kinds of crap until the postgame show came on.
AARRRGGGGGGGGGHHHH was, I believe, my utterance over and over as the game went on.
YES Network, please explain to me why you would have a network, which you want to expose to as many people as possible, and then not show the top programming on the network to as many people as possible.
Just stupid, stupid, stupid. YES and Wal-Mart, you have incurred my wrath.
**On a slightly better note, I know many people are probably overdosed on John Hughes tributes like the one I wrote the other day, but I found one more beautiful essay that I thought you might like: This woman had a pen-pal relationship with the director for many years.
Tagged Boston Red Sox, Girl Scouts of America, John Hughes, New York Yankees, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Wal-Mart watch, Walmart, YES Network
R.I.P. John Hughes, the director of my childhood
And now, two classic scenes from John Hughes movies:
Tagged Emilio Estevez, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Jake Ryan, John Candy, John Hughes, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Mr. Mom, Planes Trains and Automobiles, Pretty in Pink, She's Having a Baby, Sixteen Candles, Steve Martin, The Breakfast Club, Weird Science

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CHICAGO (AP) Chicago Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg was reunited with his former Iowa State players and coaching staff on Wednesday.
Less than a year after leaving the Cyclones to accept the Bulls' job, Hoiberg greeted the team as it prepared for its Sweet Sixteen matchup against No. 1 seed Virginia at the United Center on Friday night.
Hoiberg was 115-56 in five seasons as coach of the Cyclones and guided them to four NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Sweet Sixteen appearance in 2014.
The Cyclones met with Hoiberg on Wednesday at the Bulls' practice facility, where Hoiberg addressed the team hours before the Bulls' matchup against the New York Knicks.
Hoiberg will miss Iowa State's game on Friday while the Bulls are on a two-game road trip, but he expects to be at the game on Sunday if the Cyclones advance.
''It's really cool. I told them to take of business because we will be on the road. I'll be in a bar in Orlando watching somewhere. I already have a ticket for Sunday so I'm ready to watch them cut down those nets and go to the Final Four,'' Hoiberg said.
''The biggest thing is not only as a former coach and the relationship with those guys and as alumni of the university is just how proud I am with those group of guys. I told them to step back and enjoy it. That's one thing I regret. I did not do that,'' Hoiberg said.
Iowa State players and coaching staff were expected to be in attendance to watch the Bulls play Wednesday.
''Obviously it is a group of guys that are really special. I have a big place in my heart for them. I'm certainly going to cheer them on hard this weekend,'' said Hoiberg.


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import torch

from .. import settings

def lanczos_tridiag(
    matmul_closure,
    max_iter,
    dtype,
    device,
    matrix_shape,
    batch_shape=torch.Size(),
    init_vecs=None,
    num_init_vecs=1,
    tol=1e-5,
):
    """
    """
    # Determine batch mode
    multiple_init_vecs = False

    if not callable(matmul_closure):
        raise RuntimeError(
            "matmul_closure should be a function callable object that multiples a (Lazy)Tensor "
            "by a vector. Got a {} instead.".format(matmul_closure.__class__.__name__)
        )

    # Get initial probe ectors - and define if not available
    if init_vecs is None:
        init_vecs = torch.randn(matrix_shape[-1], num_init_vecs, dtype=dtype, device=device)
        init_vecs = init_vecs.expand(*batch_shape, matrix_shape[-1], num_init_vecs)

    else:
        if settings.debug.on():
            if dtype != init_vecs.dtype:
                raise RuntimeError(
                    "Supplied dtype {} and init_vecs.dtype {} do not agree!".format(dtype, init_vecs.dtype)
                )
            if device != init_vecs.device:
                raise RuntimeError(
                    "Supplied device {} and init_vecs.device {} do not agree!".format(device, init_vecs.device)
                )
            if batch_shape != init_vecs.shape[:-2]:
                raise RuntimeError(
                    "batch_shape {} and init_vecs.shape {} do not agree!".format(batch_shape, init_vecs.shape)
                )
            if matrix_shape[-1] != init_vecs.size(-2):
                raise RuntimeError(
                    "matrix_shape {} and init_vecs.shape {} do not agree!".format(matrix_shape, init_vecs.shape)
                )

        num_init_vecs = init_vecs.size(-1)

    # Define some constants
    num_iter = min(max_iter, matrix_shape[-1])
    dim_dimension = -2

    # Create storage for q_mat, alpha,and beta
    # q_mat - batch version of Q - orthogonal matrix of decomp
    # alpha - batch version main diagonal of T
    # beta - batch version of off diagonal of T
    q_mat = torch.zeros(num_iter, *batch_shape, matrix_shape[-1], num_init_vecs, dtype=dtype, device=device)
    t_mat = torch.zeros(num_iter, num_iter, *batch_shape, num_init_vecs, dtype=dtype, device=device)

    # Begin algorithm
    # Initial Q vector: q_0_vec
    q_0_vec = init_vecs / torch.norm(init_vecs, 2, dim=dim_dimension).unsqueeze(dim_dimension)
    q_mat[0].copy_(q_0_vec)

    # Initial alpha value: alpha_0
    r_vec = matmul_closure(q_0_vec)
    alpha_0 = q_0_vec.mul(r_vec).sum(dim_dimension)

    # Initial beta value: beta_0
    r_vec.sub_(alpha_0.unsqueeze(dim_dimension).mul(q_0_vec))
    beta_0 = torch.norm(r_vec, 2, dim=dim_dimension)

    # Copy over alpha_0 and beta_0 to t_mat
    t_mat[0, 0].copy_(alpha_0)
    t_mat[0, 1].copy_(beta_0)
    t_mat[1, 0].copy_(beta_0)

    # Compute the first new vector
    q_mat[1].copy_(r_vec.div_(beta_0.unsqueeze(dim_dimension)))

    # Now we start the iteration
    for k in range(1, num_iter):
        # Get previous values
        q_prev_vec = q_mat[k - 1]
        q_curr_vec = q_mat[k]
        beta_prev = t_mat[k, k - 1].unsqueeze(dim_dimension)

        # Compute next alpha value
        r_vec = matmul_closure(q_curr_vec) - q_prev_vec.mul(beta_prev)
        alpha_curr = q_curr_vec.mul(r_vec).sum(dim_dimension, keepdim=True)
        # Copy over to t_mat
        t_mat[k, k].copy_(alpha_curr.squeeze(dim_dimension))

        # Copy over alpha_curr, beta_curr to t_mat
        if (k + 1) < num_iter:
            # Compute next residual value
            r_vec.sub_(alpha_curr.mul(q_curr_vec))
            # Full reorthogonalization: r <- r - Q (Q^T r)
            correction = r_vec.unsqueeze(0).mul(q_mat[: k + 1]).sum(dim_dimension, keepdim=True)
            correction = q_mat[: k + 1].mul(correction).sum(0)
            r_vec.sub_(correction)
            r_vec_norm = torch.norm(r_vec, 2, dim=dim_dimension, keepdim=True)
            r_vec.div_(r_vec_norm)

            # Get next beta value
            beta_curr = r_vec_norm.squeeze_(dim_dimension)
            # Update t_mat with new beta value
            t_mat[k, k + 1].copy_(beta_curr)
            t_mat[k + 1, k].copy_(beta_curr)

            # Run more reorthoganilzation if necessary
            inner_products = q_mat[: k + 1].mul(r_vec.unsqueeze(0)).sum(dim_dimension)
            could_reorthogonalize = False
            for _ in range(10):
                if not torch.sum(inner_products > tol):
                    could_reorthogonalize = True
                    break
                correction = r_vec.unsqueeze(0).mul(q_mat[: k + 1]).sum(dim_dimension, keepdim=True)
                correction = q_mat[: k + 1].mul(correction).sum(0)
                r_vec.sub_(correction)
                r_vec_norm = torch.norm(r_vec, 2, dim=dim_dimension, keepdim=True)
                r_vec.div_(r_vec_norm)
                inner_products = q_mat[: k + 1].mul(r_vec.unsqueeze(0)).sum(dim_dimension)

            # Update q_mat with new q value
            q_mat[k + 1].copy_(r_vec)

            if torch.sum(beta_curr.abs() > 1e-6) == 0 or not could_reorthogonalize:
                break

    # Now let's transpose q_mat, t_mat intot the correct shape
    num_iter = k + 1

    # num_init_vecs x batch_shape x matrix_shape[-1] x num_iter
    q_mat = q_mat[: num_iter + 1].permute(-1, *range(1, 1 + len(batch_shape)), -2, 0).contiguous()
    # num_init_vecs x batch_shape x num_iter x num_iter
    t_mat = t_mat[: num_iter + 1, : num_iter + 1].permute(-1, *range(2, 2 + len(batch_shape)), 0, 1).contiguous()

    # If we weren't in batch mode, remove batch dimension
    if not multiple_init_vecs:
        q_mat.squeeze_(0)
        t_mat.squeeze_(0)

    # We're done!
    return q_mat, t_mat

def lanczos_tridiag_to_diag(t_mat):
    """
    Given a num_init_vecs x num_batch x k x k tridiagonal matrix t_mat,
    returns a num_init_vecs x num_batch x k set of eigenvalues
    and a num_init_vecs x num_batch x k x k set of eigenvectors.

    TODO: make the eigenvalue computations done in batch mode.
    """
    orig_device = t_mat.device
    if t_mat.size(-1) < 32:
        retr = torch.symeig(t_mat.cpu(), eigenvectors=True)
    else:
        retr = torch.symeig(t_mat, eigenvectors=True)

    evals, evecs = retr
    mask = evals.ge(0)
    evecs = evecs * mask.type_as(evecs).unsqueeze(-2)
    evals = evals.masked_fill_(~mask, 1)

    return evals.to(orig_device), evecs.to(orig_device)

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The obituary of Rev. James Wesley Holiday.
Wilson Daily Times, 10 March 1977.
In the 1920 census of Concord, Clarendon County, South Carolina: farmer Wesley Holiday, 29, farmer; wife Caroline, 22; and children Erlier, 5, Cecil, 4, Manyard, 3, and Eddie, 2.
In the 1928 Hill's Wilson, N.C., city directory: Holiday Wesley (c; Rosa) tob wkr h 709 Cemetery.
In the 1930 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 612 East Suggs, rented for $12/month, tobacco factory laborer Westley Holiday, 40; wife Rosa, 30; and children Earlise, 12, Edward, 11, Deborah, 9, Lula M., 6, Earnest, 4, and Joseph, 1.
Rosa M. Holiday died 31 January 1938 in Wilson. Per her death certificate, she was 5 months old; was the daughter of Wesley Holiday and Rosa Brown, both of Sumter, South Carolina; and resided at 312 Spruce Street.
In 1946, Joseph Holliday registered for the World War II draft in Wilson. Per his registration card, he was born 16 September 1928 in Wilson County; lived at 648 Cemetery Street; was a student; and his contact was his father Wesley Holliday, 648 Cemetery.
Rosa Holiday died 8 December 1951 in Wilson. Per her death certificate, she was born 18 September 1899 to Payrow Brown; was married; and lived at 648 Cemetery Street. Rev. W.H. Holiday was informant.
James W. Holiday, 69, married Lona Tillery, 47, in Wilson on 23 October 1958.
Lonia Tillery Holiday died 15 November 1972 in Wilson. Per her death certificate, she was 57 years old; was married to James Holiday; was the daughter of Mary Sanders; and had worked as a maid.


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Retablos Palomino y Jiménez
Folk art from Perú
Retablos are a sophisticated folk art in the form of portable boxes filled with brightly colored figurines arranged in intricate storytelling scenes. From the 16th to the 19th centuries, Spanish priests carried the altarpieces through the mountains as portable religious shrines for Catholic saints. Later, they were adapted by the indigenous people to include their own customs, carnivals, legends, religious festivals, deities, superstitions, and everyday life.
This art form tells a story, and are a way of expressing what happens in our community. We have been doing this traditional art for generations. We are a family of artisans, from Perú led by Eleudora Jiménez, the daughter of the Great Master Florentino Jiménez Toma, and the first woman Retablista in Perú. Eleudora works alongside her husband, Fidel Palomino, whose family has been making Andean textiles for generations. The three children — Danika, Zuly, and Sebastian — all have learned the family art and traditions and all make beautiful work.
The retablo figures are made out of potato masa (pulp) mixed with plaster, which preserves the dough. Each figure is hand-sculpted individually, and then painted with natural dye using brushes made of horse hair and cat fur.
The retablos that the we make reflect the stories of political conflict we experienced in 1980 in our home country of Perú.
Do you charge a fee? Yes, all artwork is for sale.
Do you teach? Yes. Workshops offered at La Galería @RILA
MIsc Retablo art
Framed Retablo
Textile Mercado
© Copyright 2021 | All images and content on this website are the property of Rhode Island Latino Arts or participating artists unless otherwise noted and as such are copyright protected.


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Transcript & Video: Fran McCaffery Wisconsin Postgame Press Conference
IOWA CITY, Iowa – No. 14 Iowa lost a heartbreaker Friday night here at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Twenty-second rated Wisconsin knocked the Hawkeyes from the ranks of the unbeaten, 72-66.
Following the contest, Iowa coach Fran McCaffery met with the media.
Here's the transcript and video from his postgame press conference:
Q. You guys didn't shoot the ball well, but were you happy overall with the shot selection?
COACH MCCAFFERY: Not early I wasn't. And that's a tough call, because it wasn't like we weren't open. I didn't like the fact that we quick shot it early. I wanted to move it a little more, get the defense moving. But Isaiah, Luka, they had some really good looks at 3 early, even late.
Bohannon, I thought his looks from 3 in the first half were good, maybe a little deep. Maybe could have had a little more patience, but in the second half he caught fire. So that was good.
We didn't do some things down the stretch we wanted to do. But we also did some things we wanted to do, and just — we ran some good action, the ball didn't go in. So that's frustrating, but if you execute, you're not too upset.
Q. Seemed really connected on defense tonight, especially in the first half.
COACH MCCAFFERY: You know, I think when you're playing Wisconsin, the way they play and the players that they have, you've got to be locked into the action and their personnel. Because they have a lot of people who are talented in different ways. Some guys are drivers. Some guys are shooters. Some guys do a little of both.
So you've got to be locked in; okay, who is on the floor for them? And where is Happ? Where is Trice? And those two guys are going to have it a lot. And they're two really good players. They're both terrific.
But you just can't say, okay, we're going to sell out — because this other guy, Pritzl, is going to make shots. And Davison is going to make shots. And Iverson will hurt you in different ways. That's why they're good.
Q. We're you happy with the defense on Trice?
COACH MCCAFFERY: It was a terrific shot. I think we gotta give him credit. Connor got hung up on the screen a little bit, got there a little late and contested hard. It was late clock; we would typically switch that. I would like for TC to just go out and take him. He's worried about the role.
But if I had to critique it, I would rather TC had just gone out and got in his face and not let him make a 3. Maybe he gets blown by or maybe he drives or gets a layup, but TC moves his feet pretty well, so I don't think it would have happened.
Q. How do you feel Cook played against Happ?
COACH MCCAFFERY: Cook was tremendous. I loved his activity on the offensive glass — 19 and 15, four assists. I thought he played with great pace. Because you just can't put your head down and go on this team. They're going to be in your lane. They're going to be in your way. You've got to wait and go. And he did a great job of that.
Q. (Indiscernible) the part you're running in the second half and how did —
A. Bohannon was a big part of it. I thought Wieskamp made some great plays, but Cook and Garza were really terrific in the second half. We really got those two guys going, inside and in transition. Our transition game was much more effective in the second half than it was in the first.
Q. I think you're about 32 percent 3-point shooting team. Should you be better? Will you be better?
COACH MCCAFFERY: We'll be better.
Q. (Question on ball movement)?
COACH MCCAFFERY: I thought in the first half it was getting stuck a little too much. I thought in the second half it moved a lot better. I thought Connor moved it pretty well in the first half. I think that's an important thing when you're playing Wisconsin. The ball's gotta move. But then you're making decisions: Is this a good shot? And you can get 3 happy. And we got a little 3 happy, like I said.
Q. Quick turnaround. How do you turn this into a teaching moment and also obviously build —
COACH MCCAFFERY: We talked about it after the game — the good, the bad, challenged some guys. Overall, I was impressed with our fight. It wasn't a thing of beauty. We didn't make some plays coming down the stretch we would like to have made, and they did. That's why they won.
But I thought we fought. I thought we did some really good things. I don't think we played that well in the first half and fought to a tie. So you treat it like any other situation: You review the film. You make your teaching points. You move on to Michigan State.
Q. What Nicholas Baer was able to do, I think there was a sequence there where he had a 3, blocked a shot and got a rebound —
COACH MCCAFFERY: That's what he does. He was an unbelievable factor in this game. And a game like this he needs to be on the floor. And just gotta be careful leaving him out there when he's exhausted. I tried to make sure he was rested because I knew he would be effective. Played a lot at the 4 spot, too.
Q. You look at the way Tyler just seems to — seems like his game has gone to another level on both ends of the floor, not only offensively but defensively.
COACH MCCAFFERY: He's much more under control. He has great speed — for a guy that big — phenomenal speed and quickness.
And he's figured out how exactly — used to just use his athletic power and beat you in the post and dunk the ball. He's figured out how to do it off the dribble, how to do it coast to coast, how to recognize, okay, I thought there was space and there was no space, move it. Don't just be the — just don't spin in traffic and knock three guys over. His decision-making is really good now.


Early years in a child's life are always very special. These are the times that parents love to capture. But for capturing the moments in a perfect picture, it's always important for the child to look awesome because you'd never want to have a look back only to see your child looking funnier than ever. Even though there are different aspects of achieving a perfect look for your child, but nothing can match what you can be able to achieve with some of the best toddler boy haircuts around. And, the best part is that there are quite a few unique and interesting options available and you have the liberty of choosing what suits your kid best. Here we have listed some of the best hairstyles that you can try with your little boy this year. Let's take a look.
This is probably the simplest of looks that parents usually prefer to go with. The simple reason is that it makes stuff a lot easier for them to handle. The style can simply be achieved by following the natural division of hair and brushing it all sideways. To make it look even better, you can always combine the hairstyle with a beautiful undercut. However, you can keep it simple if you like as well.
It's a tapered haircut that parents are commonly seen styling their kids' hair with. The look resembles Mohawk hairstyle very much and the only difference that you might be able to notice is that there are no closely shaved sides in this one. It will give your little man a cleaner and more dignified look and is certainly a perfect choice for parents who are more conservative. The look suits all face shapes other than oval.
If you are not too knowledgeable about hairstyles and aren't really sure what style would suit your little kiddo, the best choice you have is a Mohawk hairstyle. Older men might find a Mohawk quite an outdated hairstyle, but it still manages to look chic when styled on those cute little toddlers. Just make sure to bring in some creativity and add a touch of color or, maybe, shape it a bit differently than the typical Mohawk.
Often called 'the mop', the hairstyle requires some tapering around the neck and ears going in the upward direction. But this beautiful hairstyle looks even better when styled with long bangs as well as a bit of texture.
For boys with round and oval shape having medium to thick hair, Johnny Bravo Hairstyle should be their go to choice. The look can be achieved by generously applying the wax or some texturizing lotion and then brushing it with he hands or with vent brush. Work it all up and then use a hairspray for getting a finished look.
This is another tapered haircut option for little boys that is achieved by brushing everything backwards for achieving that Elvis look. Though boys can wear it no matter what their age may be, but the hairstyle looks much better when styled by toddlers as they have a cute babyish look. It needs texturizing lotion in good amounts and, once you have applied that, you can brush it all backwards. Make sure you never forget to brush the sides for smoothening everything up.
Most of the times, parents prefer to keep the hair to shortest possible length for easy maintenance. But long hair is also making a gradual comeback because they always make kids look gorgeous. This beautiful hairstyle incorporates quite a lot of texture, razor touch around the ears and neck, and beautiful long bangs.
So, if you have been looking for something special to style your kids' hair in 2018, pick one of the cool hairstyles described above and you will surely love it when your kid wears it in style. Just make sure that you make the right pick according to his face shape and hair type.
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Let's look at the four-hour chart. Tenkan-sen line is above Kijun-sen, the red line is directed downwards, while the blue one remains horizontal. Confirmative line Chikou Span is above the price chart, current cloud is ascending. The instrument has broken down Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen lines. The closest support level is the upper border of the cloud (1.6677). One of the previous maximums of Chikou Span line is expected to be a resistance level (1.6781).
On the daily chart Tenkan-sen line is above Kijun-sen, the red line is directed upwards, while the blue one remains horizontal. Confirmative line Chikou Span is above the price chart, current cloud is descending. The instrument has entered the cloud. The closest support level is the lower border of the cloud (1.6610). The closest resistance level is the lower border of the cloud (1.6810).
On the four-hour chart the instrument is still rising. On the daily chart the instrument is trading within the cloud. It is recommended to open long positions at current price with the target at the level of previous maximum of Chikou Span line (1.6781) and Stop Loss at the upper border of the cloud (1.6677).


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Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kongs Double Trouble teaser in Nintendo Power Vol. 89
Written by Luke Hackett
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kongs Double Trouble
Featured in Nintendo Power Magazine Vol. 89
Although the Donkey Kong series is not the Mario series, we still publish it here due to the fact that they certainly at least overlap, with DK featuring in Mario Kart games and Mario featuring in DK games and the like.
So here it is a feature from way back in October 1996 while this game was still in its design stage giving a preview of some of the characters and enemies that lay ahead!


Bradley J. Foy, CFP® : Financial Planning - Wealth Management - Bassett, Dawson and Foy, Inc.
Brad began working at Bassett, Dawson & Foy Inc. in 1997 on a part-time basis while an undergraduate at the University of Delaware. After graduating with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Criminal Justice, he joined the practice full time in 1999.
Brad became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant in 2001.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP® in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.
He has also earned the designation of Investment Management Consultant, which provides advisors with advanced knowledge and concepts commensurate with many high-level institutional money management consultants.
While building his own practice, Brad assumed the practice of original founder Art Brosius in 2006, having worked closely with Art for seven years. Brad also works closely with Joe Bassett's practice, which he will be taking over following Joe's retirement in September of 2020.
He was promoted to Vice President of Bassett, Dawson & Foy in 2007.
Brad will become an adjunct Professor at his alma matter, University of Delaware, in the Spring of 2019 when he will begin teaching the Retirement Planning course to financial planning degree undergraduates.
Brad has been a member of the Raymond James' Executive Council in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. Membership is based on prior fiscal year production. Re-qualification is required annually. "The ranking may not be representative of any one client's experience, is not an endorsement, and is not indicative of advisors future performance. No fee is paid in exchange for this award/rating."
Brad is an active member of the following organizations: The Society of Financial Service Professionals (SFSP), the Financial Planning Association (FPA), The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), and The Wilmington Tax Group. He currently serves on the board of the SFSP and is a past President of the organization for their calendar year 2016-2017.
While focusing mainly on financial planning and asset allocation, Brad also employs tactical allocation with his clients that is designed to take advantage of current market trends.
Brad is general (series 7) securities licensed and has obtained his fixed and variable annuity, disability, long term care, and life insurance licenses. He is a Registered Representative of Raymond James Financial Services, ICD Division.
In his spare time, Brad enjoys playing soccer, attending concerts, traveling, watching sports and spending time with family and friends.


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Home › News › Women lead the way
Women lead the way
by Michael Ford — last modified 26 Jun, 2020 10:35 PM
Women have become the majority of deacons ordained in the Church of England for the first time, and lay ministry within the church is burgeoning.
Courtesy Gerry Lynch
Figures from 2019 show that across the country a total of 570 new deacons were ordained, with women making up just over half (51%) of the new intake.
Here in the Diocese of Salisbury we saw this in 2015, the first year we ordained more women than men. Since then, numbers have been fairly evenly balanced but this year 8 of the 13 new deacons will be women.
Most deacons are ordained to the priesthood after a year as a deacon. They nevertheless remain deacons too. Some exercise their calling by remaining as permanent deacons and not seeking ordination to the priesthood.
The Church of England Ministry Statistics for 2019 show that women made up around 32% of the 20,000 active clergy last year, with a growing proportion of senior posts such as Bishops, Archdeacons and Cathedral Deans occupied by women. In our Diocese, 9 out of 20 (45%) of our active clergy are female and 3 out of 8 (38%) of our senior clergy are women.
Here in our Diocese, 38% of our vicars and rectors are women, higher than the national figures across the country, where 25% of such posts are held by women.
The really good news is that, after a period of decline, nationally the number of stipendiary, or paid, clergy, now remains stable. This has come about as a result of increasing vocations to ordained ministry and changes in retirement patterns. There has been a concerted effort across dioceses and nationally to encourage vocations to all ministries and the success of this is evidenced here. In fact 2019 saw the joint highest number of ordinations since at least 1991.
The 2019 Ministry Statistics provide a valuable insight into the diverse and varied ministries being offered across Church of England parishes, chaplaincies and workplaces. Overall they tell a story of real progress resulting from intentional and concerted action both locally and nationally.
Bishop Nicholas said:
"The number of people preparing for ordained ministry nationally is encouraging. In this Diocese we have 29 training and their quality is impressive.
"Encouraging vocations to lay and ordained ministry is a responsibility for all of us. I am grateful to those in pray about it and sometimes prompt it by a well-judged Godly question or comment.
"This year's ordinations are a challenge. Because of Covid-19 we are postponing them, hopefully until 26 September, when we expect there will be 8 to be ordained priest and 13 to be made deacon.
"As a stepping stone, those to be made deacon will be licensed online as lay workers on 28 June, the first time this has been done online in Salisbury Diocese."
The Rt Revd Chris Goldsmith, Director of Ministry for the Church of England, said:
"In recent years there has been an increasing diversity among our clergy, but we will not be content until those in public ministry truly reflect the whole church and the communities which they serve."
He added:
"The contribution of lay ministers to the mission and ministry of the church is hugely valued both in terms of sustaining the ongoing life of parishes and chaplaincies but also in the innovation and spiritual entrepreneurship increasingly characterising frontline expressions of the church as a Christian presence in every community."
Here in the Diocese of Salisbury, where one of our 3 key priorities is collaborative ministry, we have 204 Licensed Lay Ministers, which increases to 1,310 when we include all the people actively involved in a range of lay ministry.
We also support 40 chaplains who work out in the community, everywhere from prisons and hospitals to the gypsy and traveller community and have 413 retired or self-supporting ministers, serving our 436 parishes.
The national figures also reveal that, across the country, lay ministries are burgeoning.


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Q: Spherical twist and shift functor Answers to questions on this page (Spherical Twist Equivalence) include:

$$\mathcal{E}[1] \boxtimes (\mathcal{E}[1])^\vee \cong \mathcal{E}[1]
 \boxtimes \mathcal{E}^\vee[-1] \cong \mathcal{E} \boxtimes
 \mathcal{E}^\vee.$$

What is the reason for $(\mathcal{E}[1])^\vee \simeq \mathcal{E}^\vee[-1]$ here? Also, do they use the assumption of spherical?
In the argument, $\mathcal{E}$ is a spherical object in $D^b(X)$, bounded derived category consisted by coherent sheaves on a smooth projective variety X, i.e., (i) $\mathcal{E} \otimes \omega_X \simeq \mathcal{E}$, (ii) $\operatorname{Hom}(\mathcal{E}, \mathcal{E}[i]) = k$ (if $i = 0$ or $\operatorname{dim} X$), $\operatorname{Hom}(\mathcal{E}, \mathcal{E}[i]) = 0$ (otherwise).
Thank you.
EDIT :
I understand like that
$$(\mathcal{E}[1])^\vee = R\mathcal{H}om(\mathcal{E}[1], \mathcal{O}_X), $$
$$\mathcal{E}^\vee[-1] = (R\mathcal{H}om(\mathcal{E}, \mathcal{O}_X))[-1]. $$
Honestly, I don't have the right intuition about function: "Apply a shift". I would appreciate it if you could tell me how you understand this.

A: $\newcommand{\rhomm}{R \mathrm{Hom}} \newcommand{\rhom}{R \mathcal{H} om} \newcommand{\Homm}{\mathrm{Hom}} \newcommand{\Hom}{\mathcal{H} om}$I'll be using notation from this Stacks project article, plus this one. Note that in the Stacks project, the arguments of the derived hom are not complexes, but they define it to be $\Homm^\bullet$ which does take complexes as arguments, so I don't think it matters that I will put complexes as arguments of the derived hom. As per the discussion in p. 76 of Huybrechts' book, I think it's also OK for me to switch $R\mathrm{Hom}$ in the Stacks article to $\rhom$, and $\Homm$ to $\Hom$.

Write $\rhom_{D(R)}(L^\bullet, M^\bullet) = \Hom^\bullet(L^\bullet, M^\bullet)$. In turn, $\Hom^\bullet(L^\bullet, M^\bullet)$ is given as
$$ \Hom^n(L^\bullet, M^\bullet) = \prod_{n=p+q} \Hom_R(L^{-q}, M^p).  $$
Then $\rhom_{D(R)}(L^\bullet[1], M^\bullet) = \Hom^\bullet(L^\bullet[1], M^\bullet) $ which is given by
$$ \Hom^n(L^\bullet[1], M^\bullet) = \prod_{n=p+q} \Hom_R(L^{-q+1}, M^p).  $$
On the other hand, $\rhom_{D(R)}(L^\bullet, M^\bullet)[-1] = \Hom^\bullet(L^\bullet, M^\bullet)[-1] $ which is given by
\begin{align} \Hom^n(L^\bullet, M^\bullet)[-1] &= \prod_{n-1=p+q} \Hom_R(L^{-q}, M^p) \\
&= \prod_{n=p+q+1} \Hom_R(L^{-q}, M^p) \\ &= \prod_{n=p+\tilde{q}} \Hom_R(L^{-q}, M^p) \\ &= \prod_{n=p+\tilde{q}} \Hom_R(L^{-\tilde{q}+1}, M^p) \end{align}
where we have used $\tilde{q} = q+1$, so $\rhom_{D(R)}(L^\bullet[1], M^\bullet) \cong \rhom_{D(R)}(L^\bullet, M^\bullet)[-1] $. Your case $\mathcal{E}[1]^\vee \cong \mathcal{E}^\vee [-1]$ is a special instance of this.

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Big Ben, London
Among London's most notable landmarks, Big Ben stands tall – both figuratively and literally – on the list.
Throngs of visitors flock to Big Ben annually. The clock tower is located next to Westminster Palace, a key meeting place of British Parliament.
Westminster Palace was built from 1836 to 1868. The Big Ben clock tower was built in 1859. To this day, with maintenance, the clock stays on time. It survived the blitz bombings of World War II and the Zeppelin attacks of World War I.
The most widely-held theory is that Big Ben got its name from Sir Benjamin Hall, who oversaw its construction. The tower's official name is the St. Stephen's Tower.
Big Ben is the bell within the clock at the clock tower. Today, Big Ben plays host to the epicenter of New Year's celebrations in England.
Big Ben is in the heart of London along the River Thames, giving photographers a nice foreground to capture Westminster Palace from across the river. The iconic clock tower is visible from most parts of central London.
If you go, you may want to use the London Underground subway system. If using the Underground, take the stop to Westminster. It will get you within a block of Westminster Palace and Big Ben. Use the official transportation ministry's website to figure out a route how to get there.
According to the official website for Big Ben, tours are open to UK residents only and must be arranged through a local Member of Parliament (MP) or a member of the House of Lords. Both sides of Parliament meet at Westminster Palace. Tours are free but children under 11 are not admitted.
Touring Big Ben requires months of planning. Tours get booked up months in advance. You cannot show up and join a tour.
According to the organizing group for London tourism, Visit London, the clock's dials are 23 feet square and the minute hands are 14 feet long.
Expect packed crowds for the New Year's celebrations. Otherwise, the area should offer opportune photographic possibilities. It is a wonder to see.
Big Ben address and hours
To see Big Ben and the Westminster Palace, go to Parliament Square, which is the Westminster stop on the Jubilee and District tube lines.
Tours are at set times of 9.15am, 11.15am and 2.15pm Monday - Friday with a max number of 16 people per tour.
Visitors to the Clock Tower will be shown up by a guide, who will outline the history of the tower, the bell and how the most accurate public clock in the world works.
Tours of the tower are free and open to UK residents who have requested a visit through their local MP or a member of the House of Lords. Children under the age of 11 are not permitted. Tours for overseas visitors are not available.
Photo by Pedro Guridi on flickr
Last updated by Brent MacDonald on 21 March, 2015 in Destinations.
Hampton Court Palace, London
Avebury Stone Circle in Wiltshire


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Q: Call handler after multiple ajax requests have all returned What is an elegant way of calling a handler after several ajax requests have returned?
Situation: my web app performs a batch operation on a REST API by calling the API say 20 times using concurrent ajax requests. After each of the requests has returned, I would like to store the results and present a GUI to the user.
Is there an easy way to somehow group ajax request objects and call a handler when they are all done? The only way I can think of is defining a handler that checks if each of the calls has returned, and calling it each time any of the calls returned, but that is a bit of a mess.

A: var requests = [];

requests.push($.ajax(...));
requests.push($.ajax(...));
requests.push($.ajax(...));

$.when.apply($, requests).done(function() {
    // all requests finished successfully
});

Something to read:

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*http://api.jquery.com/category/deferred-object/

*http://joseoncode.com/2011/09/26/a-walkthrough-jquery-deferred-and-promise/


(At the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC, we fully support the holiday season—a season of giving. That is why our team contributed to the Greater Hudson Valley Toy Drive, put on by iHeartMedia of the Hudson Valley. The event was held at the Poughkeepsie Galleria and the Hudson Valley Mall on December 6, 2014.
Attorney Vetrano and staff pose with Joe Daily at the 2014 Greater Hudson Valley Toy Drive on Dec. 6, 2014. Photo borrowed from the Joe Daily blog, copyright Q92.
The generosity shown at the toy drive was overwhelming. Loads of toys, which covered a massive space in the mall and towered high, were donated to ensure that no child was without a gift to open during this Christmas season. Our firm is proud to have played a part in this by donating our own load of toys to the toy drive.
Read the Joe Daily blog on the Q92 website for more information about the toy drive and to see pictures of the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC at the event.


Owners of the Johnson Family Mortuary in Fort Worth, Texas have been arrested after their landlord contacted the authorities to report a disturbing nightmarish scene he discovered inside the funeral home. The landlord, James Labenz, entered the facility after evicting the funeral home owners, Dondre and Rachel Johnson, for failing to pay rent. Inside the vacated building he discovered the rotting corpses of eight victims including one wrapped only in a sheet and left on a coffee table and another that appeared to have "melted" inside a container.
On July 15, 2014, the landlord called authorities to the funeral home located at 1051 Sound Handley Drive. The arrest report shows that the officers immediately identified the smell of decaying flash as they entered the funeral home's parking lot. Once inside the building, they found several unattended corpses in various stages of decay. Most were infested with insects and fly pupa. One mummified corpse was found in the facility's garage while another was found in a utility area. Two of the decaying corpses were of children, one of which was skeletonized, the other "melted into a container". More corpses were found on gurneys in the hallways with bodily fluids draining onto the mortuary floor. A shop vacuum found nearby showed signs of being used to vacuum up bodily fluids that had drained onto the funeral home floor.
The owners were charged with seven counts of abuse of a corpse.
A copy of the Rachel Johnson and Dondre Johnson arrest warrant may be viewed here (PDF).


It's time to announce the winners of our Festival Dreams Spring Makeup Contest!
But first, we would like to extend a huge "THANK YOU" to all our participants, the semi-finalists, finalists, and our judge!
This year, our wonderful judge, Azzi Williams, created a personalized scorecard for each finalist to determine the winner.
Effort: Beautiful detailed makeup that works seamlessly with the hair, costume styling and accessories, creating an overall visually springtime stunning look.
Skill: Clean, neat and polished makeup skills, beautiful detailed work, killer contouring and gorgeous, high-pigmented products that capture your spring festive look. Of course I'm also expecting those false lashes to be totally on point.
Fun: I want to see joy, magic and dreamy, fantasy fun! Have fun every step of the way!
Final note: Take time to really study this genre and see what models, makeup artists, celebrities and bloggers are creating to help fuel inspiration. Think of the details of color, texture, pigment and application. Look at the overall mood of your image—have you conveyed the character's true springtime festive fantasy essence? All the best with your exciting creative makeup journey ahead and have loads of fun creating your look! Finally, GOOD LUCK!
Comments: Stunning makeup with strong pigments and fine, beautifully executed detail. The lip accents are stunning and the eye makeup is beautifully executed. Accents above the brow could be enhanced with a little more metallic or gold to really bring the look to the next level. Also – to really enhance the makeup look, consider photographing against a plan black or white or spring-themed backdrop.
Comments: A soft, romantic spring look that is very fashion forward and on trend. This look is more boho/whimsical in its finer elements than a dramatic festival look, but the metallic accents are sublime and the lips are beautifully finished. Would have liked to see a playful set of false lashes to add a bit more drama to the look.
Comments: A pretty boho concept with lovely pretty accents. For a finish that photographs flawlessly, I recommend adding a more pigmented concealer and contoured base. The eye makeup colour palette selection is lovely, but please watch for the symmetry in eyeliner and shading application. Again, this look could be taken to the next level with a playfully dramatic false lash application or some more textured lip colour.
Comments: A very pretty makeup look that is beautifully applied and shows off a more delicate makeup application. The gold accents on the brows work in harmony with the strobed effect. Would have liked to see a bit more fun and drama and playfulness – especially with the intensity of the eye makeup.
Comments: Incredible concept fusing both a modern spring festival look with a beautiful cultural concept. Exquisite detailed work and beautiful colours and textures that work together to create a spectacular look. The image is cohesive and the eye makeup is beautifully executed. Would have liked to see the lips accented a little more with colour or gloss, but overall a very strong look.
Congratulations Mehri Kazemi for winning the 2017 Festival Dreams Spring Makeup Contest!
Mehri wins a Pinch Provisions "Festival Kit", a Tarte Make Believe in Yourself: Eye & Cheek Palette, and a Bite Beauty "Love, Bite Lip Set".
Congratulations Karessa Johnson for winning the 2017 Spring Makeup Contest First Runner-Up Prize!
Karessa wins a Pinch Provision "Festival Aid Kit", a Stila "Magnificent Metals Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow" in Gold Goddess, and a QC 9-shade Contour and Highlight Palette!
Congratulations Phoebe Jade Bell for winning the 2017 Spring Makeup Contest Second Runner-Up Prize!
Phoebe wins a Kat Von D Everlasting Lip Duo: Lip Contour Edition and a QC 9-shade Contour and Highlight Palette!
The lucky winner of our student prize is QC Makeup Academy student Emily Burns! Emily wins a Benefit Cosmetics' "Sunday My Prince Will Come" Easy Weekender Makeup Kit!
Thank you to all the artists who submitted entries for the contest! And to the 5 finalists, you should all be very proud of your work. Once again, congratulations Mehri for winning the 2017 Festival Dreams Spring Makeup Contest!


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The first few days back to the "real world" after the holidays can be very stressful. Your list of things to do is a mile long . Not to mention, you may be catching up on tasks you meant to complete over the holiday break, but got distracted by all the festivities.
Don't stress out! We're all in the same boat. As much as we love the holiday season, getting back into a normal routine is definitely not easy. Here are some tips to help you be stress-free as you start out the New Year.
1. Determine your priorities, make a list and set realistic goals for each day.
2. Ask family members to help out with chores around the house, such as preparing dinner and folding laundry.
3. Don't be afraid to ask for an extension on a work deadline. An extra day or two could make a big difference.
4. Eat healthy, balanced meals and exercise regularly to keep energy levels up.
5. Try not to eat lunch at your desk. Get away to some place quiet, even if only for a 15 or 20-minute break.
6. Get enough sleep. Your body needs time to recover from the stress of the holidays, especially if you were traveling a lot.
7. Relax at home with a good book or calming music.
8. Don't forget to squeeze in some "me time" on the weekends by taking a yoga class or unwind with a massage session.


Can you feel the crispness in the air in the morning? We sure can here in New Hampshire. The kids are back in school. The trees are beginning to adorn themselves with crowns of scarlet and gold. But that beauty is tinged with sadness as we mourn the loss of two shining beacons in our kid lit world…Deirdre Sheridan Englehart and Anna Dewdney. They loved writing, they loved children…and we loved them.
On the writing front, I've been busy revising some of my manuscripts which will soon be winging their way to editors who will hopefully fall in love with them. Some of my time has been devoted to thinking about spreading the word my debut picture book, Sweet Dreams, Sarah. March 2017 is only six months away…it will be here before I know it. I would love to have a book blog tour in January and then another in March…if any of you would like to participate, please let me know. I'm also making tentative plans to attend several SCBWI conferences next year…definitely the NESCBWI in Massachusetts and hopefully, the NJSCBWI in New Jersey…and I am excited to see many of my writing friends. This year I had so much fun at the Wild Midwest SCBWI conference in Chicago.
And I also got to hug lots of writer friends at Kristen Fulton's WOW Retreat in July.
Before I get to our Perfect Picture Book Friday review, we need to announce the winner of a copy of Jill Esbaum's If a T-Rex Crashes Your Birthday Party. I wanted to thank Jill again for a fabulous interview…and thank all of you for your wonderful comments. You shared some incredible birthday surprises.
Congratulations, Angela…I loved hearing about how your husband surprised you with a big party and I'm glad you did enjoy it, even though you thought you wouldn't…Angela, please email me with your address so I can get the book right out to you: viviankirkfield@gmail.com.
And now for today's Perfect Picture Book Friday pick! September is National Library Card Sign-up Month. To every parent out there, please take advantage of all of the amazing resources and programs your local library provides. I loved the library when I was a kid…it was one of my favorite hangouts…our libraries are a national treasure! To kick off the celebration, I'm reposting one of my favorite books about libraries. And I'm giving away a copy of my own parent-teacher resource book, Show Me How! Build Your Child's Self-Esteem Through Reading, Crafting, and Cooking. With one hundred picture book recommendations and lots of activities, it's a perfect guide to deciding what picture books to take out of the library (many of the titles are the older classics) and a great help for busy parents. Just leave a comment and tell us about the most interesting library experience you or your kids ever had. We'll announce the winner at the end of the month and I'll share my experience on the night of the 1965 Blackout in New York City when I was stranded at my local library.
First of all, I love libraries and have used them since I was a little girl. I was fascinated to find out that children were not allowed in libraries originally. And it was Miss Moore who campaigned for them to be able to take books out when they finally were admitted.
This is a gentle story…a beautiful read aloud. It shows how a person can follow their dream and get things done.
The illustrations are detailed, colorful, and perfect.
Wonderful story to enjoy with your children -lots of history woven into the pages.
If your child doesn't have a library card yet, PLEASE help them get one…libraries are one of the last and best free resources we have.
Check out the various programs that are available at your local library…there are often story hours, activity programs, and even presentations and classes for aduts.
Make a reading goal chart and let your child earn stickers for every book he reads. Plan activities, like a craft or cooking project, around the stories to enrich the learning experience.
This post is part of a series for parents and teachers called Perfect Picture Book Fridays hosted by Susannah Leonard Hill. Click on her link and find lots of other picture book suggestions with summaries and activities. Or cick here, and check out all the other super picture book reviews that were posted today.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, dear friends and readers. If you enjoyed the post, please share it on Facebook or Twitter or whatever social media channels you prefer. I'd love to get the word out about National Library Card Sign-up Month…let's help every child gain access to the library.
This entry was posted in Giveaway, National Library Card Sign-up Month, Perfect Pictture Book Friday, Uncategorized and tagged Debby Atwell, Jan Pinborough, Miss Moore Thought Otherwise, SCBWI, Show Me How! Build Your Child's Self-Esteem Through Reading, Susanna Leonard Hill by viviankirkfield. Bookmark the permalink.
Lovely book for all those going back to school in your part of the globe. Kids here have school right up till a week before Christmas and then they have six weeks off. I think there is a two week break due end of September though.
That is interesting that your part of the world has their big break around Christmas time…that's how college was here…but we also got the summer off.
And yay! Thank you for offering to be part of the blog tour…we'll work out dates and details when we get a bit closer…I figure some people can do book reviews, some can do interviews of me or even Sarah or Q&A's of one type or another. It should be lots of fun, Diane!
Good morning, Vivian. Wow! A true story about one girl from Maine who made a difference. Other girls from Maine make differences too, but Miss Ann Carroll Moore came before a time of media coverage like we have now. Back then, her name may have been in the newspaper, for some to read. Lucky for us that that Jan Pinborough wrote this book so we can all know about Annie and her accomplishment. Another note, I believe that illustrator, Debby Atwell, is one of my Maine neighbors! It might be a good time to take a child to the library sign up for a library card and check out this or any other book they like the looks of. Thanks Vivian. Can't wait to show off your book, Sweet Dreams, Sarah!
I remember reading this story about Miss Moore. I appreciate that women are being written back into history. It's important for young readers to learn that women were not just supporting characters for men.
I also remember my younger son reading The Know Nothings to his favorite librarian. The first book he wanted to read himself.
Soon little hands will be encouraged to read with your book, Sweet Dreams, Sarah. Very exciting!
Oh Manju…I love how you put it…'soon little hands will be encouraged to read with your book'…that is so lovely! I am so grateful for the support you give me.
I love true stories about what women have done historically. I haven't read this book but intend to!
I would be happy to be part of your blog tour, but my only concern is that too many of us overlap with readers, even though we do have other audiences. You also want KidLit bloggers who aren't in the same groups. You must really be excited about the release! Congratulations!
Thank you so much, Pat…and yes, you are 100% correct…it's important to have stops on a book tour that widen one's circle of readers…But I thank you for being willing to join the tour…I'll let you know.
And I'm so glad I put up this pb…you will LOVE it!
Longing for some of that crisp autumn air here in humid Virginia, Vivian :). Thanks for introducing me to Jan's book–looking forward to reading it!
Thanks so much for stopping by, Maria! After the crisp mornings, the humidity kicks in here, too…and I hope you get a chance to read Jan's book…it's a wonderful story.
Jen…maybe you told me you lived in NH…but I'm glad you mentioned it today! Portsmouth is lovely! I am so excited to meet you in person at NESCBWI…will you be driving to Springfield?
Thank goodness for Annie Carroll Moore! The library was one of my favorite places. My parents encouraged me to read and my dad would always drop whatever he was doing if I asked to go! I did the same for my children.
This sounds like a wonderful story! One of my first priorities upon moving across the country to Pennsylvania was getting library cards for me and my girls.
Good for you, Jessica! You know what needs to come first.;) How is the local library in your new town?
I can't wait to read this book! I love reading all your posts. And by the way, I just came home from the library!
My guess is that most children (and adults) have never thought that there was a time when children couldn't check out books from the library. This book will be an eye-opener in appreciating all that libraries and librarians give to us.
And dear Vivian, I would love to share "Sweet Dreams, Sarah" on my blog as well as reviewing it on Amazon and Goodreads and Facebook and Twitter. I'm so happy for you!
Oh YAY…you are very kind, Leslie…thank you. I'll add you to the list!
I was surprised also…can you imagine walking into a library and not being able to touch the books?
The somewhat cooler temps on the Illinois prairie are welcome. Such a sweet memory of you and your grandson fishing off of the dock with beautiful Autumn colors in the background.
Miss Anne Carroll Moore is a mighty woman. How amazing that she established the first children's library. Somehow I can't imagine a library without children. Since I have always had a library card, I don't understand how many adults and their children do not check out books. I must read MISS MOORE THOUGHT OTHERWISE.
Well, you know one reviewer who wants a copy of your books! Miss Moore – she was a strong girl. I love bios of women who do things they're passionate about – and these things generally benefit other people.
We lived abroad for several years and sorely missed public libraries. It was a great joy to move to the Netherlands and be able to check out picture books once again.
Yes, I know several writer friends who live overseas and they also say they have so much trouble getting picture books.
I would love to be a part of one of your tours for Sweet Dreams, Sarah!
Thanks for sharing this post at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com! Always a pleasure to have you.
I'm thrilled you want to participate in the blog tour for Sweet Dreams, Sarah…I'll email you soon and we'll chat about when…we've got some time…but it will be in March of next year.
and I am always happy to be part of your Booknificent Thursday link up!


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State Terrorism: CIA files indicate Spain's involvement in anti-ETA death squads, extent of PM's knowledge questioned
Published Date: June 21, 2020
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[The Irish Times]
"Former Spanish prime minister Felipe González is under scrutiny following the publication of CIA documents which appear to link him to death squads that hunted down Basque separatists during his tenure."
"Mr González, a Socialist who governed from 1982 until 1996, has long faced questions about the extent of his knowledge of the Anti-Terrorist Freedom Groups (GAL), which operated in the mid-1980s. The GAL are believed to have killed 27 people during their campaign against the Basque terrorist group Eta, almost all of them in France. Several of the victims were completely unconnected to Eta."
"Last week, the right-wing La Razón newspaper published parts of a declassified CIA document which suggested that the politician knew of, or even encouraged, the creation of such groups."
""The government, however, appears determined to adopt an unorthodox strategy in dealing with ETA," reads the redacted report, titled Terrorism Review and dated January 1984."
"It continues: "[…] González has agreed to the formation of a group of mercenaries, controlled by the Army, to combat the terrorists outside the law.""
"The document also states that "the mercenaries would not necessarily be Spaniards and that their mission would be to assassinate Eta leaders in Spain and France." It goes on to name the GAL as such an organisation."
"Although this is not the first time the document has been made public – it first surfaced in 2011 – its circulation now has triggered renewed calls for an investigation into the GAL and Mr González's possible involvement in them."
"After the GAL's activities came to light, the judiciary investigated, generating a scandal which contributed to the eventual destabilisation of the González government. In 1998, his former interior minister, José Barrionuevo, and former secretary of state for security, Rafael Vera, were the most high-profile figures to be jailed for their involvement. After several months in prison they were granted early release."
"However, there have long been questions regarding who was the mastermind behind the death squads, commonly referred to as "Mr X"."
Read more: CIA files reopen questions about Spain's state terrorism
Related: Ex-envoy comes to aid of Gonzalez squad claims `absurd'
Tagged Basque, CIA, collusion, corruption, Deep State, ETA, GAL, Guy Hedgecoe, militias, terrorism, The Irish Times
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Now Reading : Gen. Stanley McChrystal Discusses National Service, VA Scandal
Gen. Stanley McChrystal Discusses National Service, VA Scandal
May 22, 2014 • Institute Contributor
Gen. Stanley McChrystal appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" show on May 21st to offer ways for more Americans to get involved in national service.
Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, whose call for improved national service inspired the mission of the Aspen Institute Franklin Project, made several high-profile press appearances yesterday to promote The Franklin Project, which he hopes will encourage young people to "do more."
"It would allow them to do something that leaves a mark not just on the nation and their fellow Americans, but on themselves," said McChrystal. He currently serves on the Franklin Project Leadership Council, and told MSNBC's "Morning Joe" host Joe Scarborough about the young people the Franklin Project works with to engage in a year of paid national service.
McChrystal also weighed in on the scandal surrounding the Veterans Administration Secretary Eric Shinseki's pending resignation following allegations of misconduct in the VA system.
"I'm a great believer in accountability, but I'm also a great believer in knowing the facts before you hold anybody accountable," Gen. McChrystal told the "TODAY Show's" Savannah Guthrie on the same day as his MSNBC appearance.
McChrystal will also be speaking at The Franklin Project's upcoming Summit at Gettysburg alongside Teach for All CEO Wendy Kopp , Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton, and many other advocates of national service. The three-day summit entitled "Our Unfinished Work" will highlight the Project's work one year following its initial launch, and the work that lies ahead. Learn more about what Gen. McChrystal had to say about The Franklin Project at the links below.
"The TODAY Show" McChrystal: Let's not 'overreact' in laying blame for VA scandal
"MSNBC's Taking the Hill with Patrick Murphy" McChrystal answers 'Soft Power' Question
"HuffPost Live" General McChrystal on Why Americans Should Serve
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In order to ensure the safety and electromagnetic compatibility of low voltage electrical products entering the GSO member states, the GSO has had in place technical regulations supporting its GCC Conformity programs. This includes the creation of Gulf Conformity Marking and Gulf Technical Regulation for low Voltage Electrical Equipment and Appliances (BD-142004-01).
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Portuguese midfielder Joao Mario is sensationally trying his best to lure superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to the Serie A to join Inter Milan.
Mario moved to Inter in August 2016 from Sporting CP for a fee of £45 million.
The midfielder is a friend of Ronaldo, and the duo together were a part of the Portugal national team to lift the Euro 2016 title. Mario now hopes this friendship can help convince the 4-time Ballon D'Or winner to move to the Serie A.
Mario also claimed how he always dreamt of winning a title with his national side, and Euro 16 was an exciting way of it happening.
Madrid letting Ronaldo go seems a case of something not happening, but friendship can do wonders, and Inter Milan will be hoping Mario pulls of the impossible for their sake.
Inter is a team known for its history in the Serie A and many years of dominance in the fine decades, most recent of which being their treble winning campaign under Jose Mourinho in the 09-10 season.
The Italian giants are currently in desperate need of revival, and it seems like a task a world class player Like Ronaldo will love taking on and accomplishing.
The La Liga powerhouses or sleeping beasts of Italy – Ronaldo might have to make a choice soon.


The top YouTube earners are making HOW much money?
Forbes has just released the world's highest earning YouTuber list for 2016 and the amounts they're banking will blow your mind, so just who are these cashed-up streaming stars?
As the second most popular site on the web after Google, YouTube is the millennial media frontier. Watching, sharing, uploading YouTube videos is the cultural currency of today. And for the early adopters that got the YouTube memo they're making an astonishing amount of bank, basically from home made movies. So what does it take to make it in the online streaming world? Well... there's no exact science. According to the 2016 Forbes list, the highest-earning YouTubers banked a combined $70.5 million in the 12 months ending June 2016 and the list is extremely diverse, offering insight into the weird and wonderful content viewers are plugging into.
Second place getter, Roman Atwood, makes comedic street-style stunts and took home a cool $8 mil. And then there's Lilly Singh - the ultimate slashie rapper/comedienne/dancer banked $7.5 million for her vids. Closely followed by YouTube comedy kings, Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox from Smoosh. They were early YouTube adopters starting out in 2005 with their Smoosh comedy channel, they now run an empire of seven channels and are in the $7 million pay packet bracket. The rest of the top ten are a mixed crew including geek baking pin-up, Rosanna Pansino from Nerdy Nummies ($6mil), LGBT activist Tyler Oakley ($6mil) who posts diary-like videos is a best-selling author and has just signed with Ellen Degeneres' production company, Markiplier another gamer making $5.5mil, Chilean comedian/musician German Garmendia (HolaSoyGerman) who's making in the region of $5.5 mil and boasts 48 million subscribers across three channels, comedienne Colleen Ballinger (alter ego Miranda Sings) $5mil, nerdy talk show hosts Rhett and Link ($5 mil) from Good Mythical Morning, who pull A-list guests like Amy Schumer.
It all adds up to a very compelling case for DIY at-home movie making.


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/**
 * api/v1/controllers/rooms.js
 */
'use strict';
const apiLogUtils = require('../../../utils/apiLog');
const helper = require('../helpers/nouns/rooms');
const RoomType = require('../../../db').RoomType;
const doDelete = require('../helpers/verbs/doDelete');
const doFind = require('../helpers/verbs/doFind');
const doGet = require('../helpers/verbs/doGet');
const doPatch = require('../helpers/verbs/doPatch');
const doPost = require('../helpers/verbs/doPost');
const doPut = require('../helpers/verbs/doPut');
const doGetWriters = require('../helpers/verbs/doGetWriters');
const doPostWriters = require('../helpers/verbs/doPostWriters');
const doDeleteAllAssoc = require('../helpers/verbs/doDeleteAllBToMAssoc');
const doDeleteOneAssoc = require('../helpers/verbs/doDeleteOneBToMAssoc');
const u = require('../../../utils/common');
const Op = require('sequelize').Op;
const httpStatus = require('../constants').httpStatus;

module.exports = {

  /**
   * DELETE /rooms/{key}
   *
   * Deletes the room and sends it back in the response.
   *
   * @param {IncomingMessage} req - The request object
   * @param {ServerResponse} res - The response object
   * @param {Function} next - The next middleware function in the stack
   */
  deleteRoom(req, res, next) {
    convertKeyToNumber(req);
    doDelete(req, res, next, helper)
      .then(() => {
        apiLogUtils.logAPI(req, res.locals.resultObj, res.locals.retVal);
        res.status(httpStatus.OK).json(res.locals.retVal);
      });
  },

  /**
   * GET /rooms
   *
   * Finds zero or more rooms and sends them back in the response.
   *
   * @param {IncomingMessage} req - The request object
   * @param {ServerResponse} res - The response object
   * @param {Function} next - The next middleware function in the stack
   */
  findRooms(req, res, next) {
    const type = req.swagger.params.type;
    if (type && !u.looksLikeId(type.value)) {
      RoomType.findOne({
        where: {
          name: { [Op.iLike]: req.swagger.params.type.value },
        },
      })
      .then((roomType) => {
        if (roomType) {
          req.swagger.params.type.value = roomType.dataValues.id;
        }

        doFind(req, res, next, helper);
      });
    } else {
      doFind(req, res, next, helper);
    }
  },

  /**
   * GET /rooms/{key}
   *
   * Retrieves the room and sends it back in the response.
   *
   * @param {IncomingMessage} req - The request object
   * @param {ServerResponse} res - The response object
   * @param {Function} next - The next middleware function in the stack
   */
  getRoom(req, res, next) {
    convertKeyToNumber(req);
    doGet(req, res, next, helper)
      .then(() => {
        apiLogUtils.logAPI(req, res.locals.resultObj, res.locals.retVal);
        res.status(httpStatus.OK).json(res.locals.retVal);
      });
  },

  /**
   * PATCH /rooms/{key}
   *
   * Update the specified room
   *
   * @param {IncomingMessage} req - The request object
   * @param {ServerResponse} res - The response object
   * @param {Function} next - The next middleware function in the stack
   */
  patchRoom(req, res, next) {
    convertKeyToNumber(req);
    doPatch(req, res, next, helper);
  },

  /**
   * POST /rooms
   *
   * Creates a new room and sends it back in the response.
   *
   * @param {IncomingMessage} req - The request object
   * @param {ServerResponse} res - The response object
   * @param {Function} next - The next middleware function in the stack
   */
  postRooms(req, res, next) {
    doPost(req, res, next, helper);
  },

  /**
   * GET /rooms/{key}/writers
   *
   * Retrieves all the writers associated with the room
   *
   * @param {IncomingMessage} req - The request object
   * @param {ServerResponse} res - The response object
   * @param {Function} next - The next middleware function in the stack
   */
  getRoomWriters(req, res, next) {
    doGetWriters.getWriters(req, res, next, helper)
      .then(() => {
        apiLogUtils.logAPI(req, res.locals.resultObj, res.locals.retVal);
        res.status(httpStatus.OK).json(res.locals.retVal);
      });
  }, // getRoomWriters

  /**
   * GET /rooms/{key}/writers/userNameOrId
   *
   * Determine whether a user is an authorized writer for a room and returns
   * the user record if so.
   *
   * @param {IncomingMessage} req - The request object
   * @param {ServerResponse} res - The response object
   * @param {Function} next - The next middleware function in the stack
   */
  getRoomWriter(req, res, next) {
    doGetWriters.getWriter(req, res, next, helper)
      .then(() => {
        apiLogUtils.logAPI(req, res.locals.resultObj, res.locals.retVal);
        res.status(httpStatus.OK).json(res.locals.retVal);
      });
  }, // getRoomWriter

  /**
   * POST /rooms/{key}/writers
   *
   * Add one or more users to an rooms list of authorized writers
   *
   * @param {IncomingMessage} req - The request object
   * @param {ServerResponse} res - The response object
   * @param {Function} next - The next middleware function in the stack
   */
  postRoomWriters(req, res, next) {
    doPostWriters(req, res, next, helper);
  }, // postRoomWriters

  /**
   * DELETE /rooms/{keys}/writers
   *
   * Deletes all the writers associated with this resource.
   *
   * @param {IncomingMessage} req - The request object
   * @param {ServerResponse} res - The response object
   * @param {Function} next - The next middleware function in the stack
   */
  deleteRoomWriters(req, res, next) {
    doDeleteAllAssoc(req, res, next, helper, helper.belongsToManyAssoc.users);
  }, // deleteRoomWriters

  /**
   * DELETE /rooms/{keys}/writers/userNameOrId
   *
   * Deletes a user from an room's list of authorized writers.
   *
   * @param {IncomingMessage} req - The request object
   * @param {ServerResponse} res - The response object
   * @param {Function} next - The next middleware function in the stack
   */
  deleteRoomWriter(req, res, next) {
    const userNameOrId = req.swagger.params.userNameOrId.value;
    doDeleteOneAssoc(req, res, next, helper,
        helper.belongsToManyAssoc.users, userNameOrId);
  }, // deleteRoomWriter

}; // exports

function convertKeyToNumber(req) {
  let key = req.swagger.params.key.value;
  if (Number(key)) {
    req.swagger.params.key.value = Number(key);
  }
}