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John Lewis voting rights bill fails in Senate amid rise of GOP-led state restrictions
Congressional Democrats on Wednesday afternoon again failed to expand voting rights when Senate Republicans blocked voting on a bill that would have required states to clear changes in voting procedures with the Justice Department to help ensure equal access to the ballot box.
The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act failed to meet the 60-vote threshold needed to overcome a Republican filibuster and end debate so the bill could be brought to the Senate floor, where Vice President Kamala Harris would have cast the deciding vote in the evenly split chamber. The failed vote was the fourth time Republicans this year have blocked voting rights legislation.
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who co-sponsored the proposal, was the only Republican to favor voting on the bill.
The bill would require states to get approval from a federal court or the Justice Department before changing practices that might affect voting rights. Lawmakers revised this bill to expand voting access for Indigenous Americans on tribal lands, including in Alaska, Murkowski's home state.
In a statement, Murkowski said she supports this legislation "because it provides a framework through which legitimate voting rights issues can be tackled."
"Every American deserves equal opportunity to participate in our electoral system and political process, and this bill provides a starting point as we seek broader bipartisan consensus on how best to ensure that," Murkowski said.
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) thanked Murkowski for crossing the aisle, then asked, "Where is the rest of the party of [former President Abraham] Lincoln?"
"This is a low, low point in the history of this body," Schumer said after the vote failed. "Given the chance to debate in what is supposed to be the world's greatest deliberative body, Republicans walked away."
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has denounced the Lewis bill and other failed voting rights bills as an attempt to micromanage state and local elections.
McConnell said in a statement Wednesday that Americans don't need the attorney general "ruling over their states' and their counties' elections any more than they need congressional Democrats doing it themselves."
"The Senate will reject this go-nowhere bill today like we've rejected every other piece of fruit from this same poisonous tree," he said.
Other Republicans said the Lewis bill was too sweeping and should have been limited to specific jurisdictions with histories of racially discriminatory practices.
After announcing from the dais that the chamber voted 50-49 against ending debate, Harris told reporters that Democrats would keep fighting to pass voting rights legislation but did not specify how.
Amid the African American-led civil rights movement, Congress passed the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The law expanded access to voting and required localities to get federal approval before making changes ahead of elections if they had a history of making it harder for people of color to vote.
Republicans and Democrats have voted five times to reauthorize the legislation, Schumer said Wednesday.
A 5-4 Supreme Court ruling in 2013 voided the pre-clearance requirement.
On behalf of the majority, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. said the 1965 legislation had ensured equal access to the ballot box and that it was no longer fair to subject certain jurisdictions to scrutiny based on a decades-old formula, and that Congress needed to update the formula to "speak to current conditions."
"Our country has changed in the last 50 years," Roberts wrote, adding that states can't be subjected to different federal laws.
Speaking on the Senate floor ahead of the Wednesday vote, John Cornyn (R-Texas) highlighted the significance of the Voting Rights Act but asserted that it's worked because people of color have voted in high numbers. He maintained that the proposed legislation would not simply have updated the old formula for which jurisdictions must get pre-approval but would be so broad that many jurisdictions would be required to get federal approval.
"This is a politically motivated power grab that would allow Democrats in Washington to determine how elections in Texas are run," Cornyn said.
Since the Supreme Court decision, Democrats have sought to introduce new legislation to reestablish pre-clearance. Their efforts intensified with then-President Trump's false assertion that there was widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election and that Biden stole the presidency. The baseless claim led to a deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol. Since then, dozens of state legislatures have passed GOP-backed restrictions that limit voting access on the grounds of "voting integrity," despite the absence of any evidence of widespread voter fraud. Experts say these laws will disproportionately affect people of color.
The Democrat-controlled House of Representatives passed a version of the John Lewis bill earlier this year. The pre-clearance provision would have given the federal government oversight in the enactment of these laws, including a Georgia law passed in March that enables the Republican-controlled state elections board to take over local election offices. State Republicans have already launched a performance review into an elections board in Fulton County, a Democratic stronghold in the state.
Last month, all Republicans, including Murkowski, blocked a broader bill, the Freedom to Vote Act, which would have created a pathway for challenging new voting laws in federal court and require additional disclosures of campaign spending and fundraising. Sen. Joe Manchin III, a moderate Democrat from West Virginia, had sought unsuccessfully to include provisions that would ensure GOP support.
In a statement, President Biden said the right to vote is fundamental and implored the Senate to debate the bill that was named in honor of the late Georgia congressman who was also a 1960s civil rights activist.
"The right to vote is sacred and constitutional," Biden said. "It's fundamental to all other rights. The soul of America is at stake."
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(Osaka, 1664 - Edo, 22 de agosto de 1729) fue un pintor japonés, especializado en el género ukiyo-e. Fue el fundador de la escuela Torii.

Era el segundo hijo del reconocido actor kabuki y pintor de Osaka Torii Kiyomoto. En su juventud se trasladó con su padre a Edo. Se inició haciendo carteles para el teatro kabuki, en un estilo cercano a Hishikawa Moronobu. En 1687 publicó su primer libro ilustrado, y a partir de 1700 empezaron a aparecer sus famosos grabados del género de actores, yakusha-e. Eran imágenes de gran tamaño, con un rico colorido y gran precisión en el detalle, con un estilo dinámico y enérgico, de líneas muy trazadas. Con su obra se pusieron de moda los retratos individuales de actores, que tuvieron mucha repercusión posterior. También cultivó el bijin-ga, el género de retratos femeninos, siendo famoso su libro de cortesanas de Yoshiwara de 1710. Igualmente, hizo incursiones en el género erótico shunga. Trabajó con Torii Kiyomasu, su hijo o hermano pequeño, y tuvo como discípulo a Torii Kiyonobu II, quizá su hijo, así como a Torii Kiyoshige.

Véase también
 Pintura de Japón
 Ukiyo-e
 Bijin-ga
 Yakusha-e

Bibliografía

Pintores de Japón del siglo XVII
Artistas de ukiyo-e
Pintores de Japón del siglo XVIII
Nacidos en Osaka

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I understand that maintaining weight management is difficult and not everyone is enthusiastic about athletic training. But, adult obesity is on the rise again – which means childhood obesity is quickly becoming the number one health problem for today's youth.
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South Korea retained its position as Việt Nam's leading source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first nine months of this year. — Photo zing.vn
HÀ NỘI – South Korea retained its position as Việt Nam's leading source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first nine months of this year, the latest report from the Foreign Investment Agency has revealed.
During the reviewed period, South Korean investors pumped US$5.58 billion into Việt Nam, accounting for 34 per cent of total FDI registered in the country.
The two largest South Korea-invested projects were a $1.5 billion screen plant, being developed by LG Display Co and a $550 million camera modules plant, being financed by LG Innotek Co, both in the northern city of Hải Phòng.
Meanwhile, investors from Singapore and Japan invested $1.84 billion and $1.7 billion, making up 11.2 per cent and 10.3 per cent of the nation's total FDI, respectively.
According to data, new FDI pledged in the country saw a modest yearly increase of 1.1 per cent to $11.17 billion in nine months while additional investment for existing projects plunged 14 per cent year-on-year to $5.27 billion.
In a brighter spot, FDI disbursement topped $11.02 billion, surging 12.4 per cent against the same period last year.
The processing and manufacturing sector continued to lure the lion's share of FDI with $12.15 billion, accounting for 74 per cent of the total registered funding. Real estate came next with $1 billion or 6.1 per cent while science and technology ranked third with $649 million or 4 per cent.
Top localities recording significant amount of FDI during the period included Hải Phòng city with $2.74 billion; the capital city ($1.97 billion); southern provinces of Đồng Nai and Bình Dương ($1.89 billion and $1.49 billion, respectively).
From January to September, foreign-invested enterprises posted an export turnover of $91.17 billion, up 7.4 per cent year-on-year and totaling 71.1 per cent of the country's export value while their imports witnessed a slight rise of 1 per cent to more than $74 billion. — VNS

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Eurokod 0 (EC 0, EN 1990): Podstawy projektowania konstrukcji – Norma Europejska, wchodzi w skład Eurokodów, zawiera zasady i wymagania dotyczące zapewnienia bezpieczeństwa, użytkowalności i trwałości konstrukcji budowlanych. Przyjęto w niej koncepcję stanów granicznych, posługująca się metodą częściowych współczynników.

Bezwzględnie stosowana łącznie z Eurokodami od EN 1991 do 1999.

Załącznik A – zawiera reguły i metody ustalania kombinacji oddziaływań na budynki

Załącznik B – zawiera wskazówki umożliwiające zarządzanie niezawodnością obiektów budowlanych

Należy zauważyć, że "bezpieczeństwo" i "niezawodność", w rozumieniu Eurokodów, nie są pojęciami uniwersalnymi. Wyraża się je zwykle miarami probabilistycznymi.

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Q: How to develop a community feature in the dashboard for multiauthor site I run a Wordpress site that has more than 300 authors. Is it possible to create some type of community in the backend (dashboard)? Ideally, a space where the authors can discuss with each other in a thread type of system, with admin news and so on. The closest thing I could find was the Admin Microblog but by reading the description, it appears very limited.
I am quite surprised that there is not much backend community type of plugins, I would have imagined that the demand for such would be rather high. Anyone knows?

A: What I do for almost every site with multiple authors:

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*Create a separate blog for meta discussions, for example meta.example.com.

*Use P2 as theme.

*Install Authenticator to allow access for members only.

*Install something like Inform about Content, so the members get an email whenever something new was posted. I probably wouldn't do that for 300 members …

You could write a dashboard widget with the newsfeed for the meta blog like the Incoming Links and make it a MU Plugin to set it active on every new blog.
This works rather good; it requires almost no configuration, and even people with low technical skills understand it fast.

A: Not sure of the implications, but I use a custom menu and an iframe to have an external web app in the dashboard.
function brsfl_menu() {
    add_menu_page(
        'Fotos',
        'Photo Gallery',
        'edit_pages',
        'photogallery',
        'brsfl_menu_options',
        get_bloginfo('template_url') . '/images/fotos-icon.png'
    );
}

function brsfl_menu_options() {
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add_action('admin_menu', 'brsfl_menu');

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Emerson Electric: All Set for Growth
CEO David Farr sees his company as a key beneficiary of an improving growth environment in the U.S.
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Now that the dust has settled on the failed bid for peer Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE:ROK), it's time to focus on the organic growth prospects at Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR). As such, the company's fiscal first-quarter earnings and commentary gave succor to the idea that the company will be a key beneficiary of President Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) as well as ongoing U.S. GDO growth. Let's take a closer look at the earnings report.
Emerson Electric sees a growing market for process automation. Image source: Getty Images.
Emerson Electric first-quarter earnings: The raw numbers
Emerson Director of Investor Relations Tim Reeves began the earnings call presentation by stating, "Overall, the first quarter performance was stronger operationally than we had anticipated a few months ago." It's a statement that was backed up by the hike in full-year guidance following a strong set of earnings.
The headline numbers from the quarter:
Net sales of $3.8 billion representing a reported increase of 19%, and an underlying increase of 7%.
Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of $541 million, representing an increase of 6%.
EBIT margin declined to 14.2% from 15.8% in the same period last year, but would have increased to 14.9% excluding the impact of the integration of the valves and controls business bought from Pentair.
GAAP EPS increased 9% to $0.61.
As you can see below, the quarter marked a notable pickup in underlying sales growth, from the slightly disappointing fourth quarter. Moreover, Farr reiterated his view that the company would see a "very strong two-year recovery here a little bit differently than we've seen in the past."
Data source: Emerson Electric presentations.
What happened in the quarter
Digging into the earnings, it's clear that Emerson's more cyclical segment (automation solutions) is now leading the way in terms of revenue, earnings, and orders growth. Automation solutions grew at an underlying rate of 9% in the quarter, compared to 5% for commercial and residential solutions (climate technologies).
Indeed, Emerson's automation solutions segment is now forecast to grow at a faster rate than Rockwell Automation's organic sales are. Farr expects Emerson's automation solutions to grow at 6% to 8% in 2018, while Rockwell Automation's organic growth is forecast at 5% for 2018. The key difference between the two is Emerson is more of a process automation company (continuous flow of raw materials) and has a heavy reliance on oil and gas related expenditures, while Rockwell is more of a factory automation play -- as such Rockwell has exposure to the automotive market which looks likely to slow in 2018.
Clearly, Farr felt confident in the future of the automation market when he sanctioned a bid of $225 per share for Rockwell, and he's been proven right by the improving trends in both companies' businesses. Rockwell raised its full-year earnings guidance on its recent first-quarter earnings report, and the table below shows how Emerson Electric hiked guidance across the board.
Full-Year 2018 Guidance
Current Guidance
Automation solutions underlying sales growth
Commercial & residential solutions underlying sales growth
Total Underlying Sales Growth
GAAP EPS
Free cash flow*
$2.33 billion
Moreover, Farr sounded a bullish note when discussing the consequences of TCJA for Emerson and the U.S. at large: "I firmly believe U.S. industry is not going to miss this opportunity. We are not going to miss this opportunity to invest in the infrastructure in this country to drive faster growth."
In hindsight, Emerson Electric's acquisition of Pentair's valves and controls business in 2016 was well timed, and the Rockwell bids were made in anticipation of the kind of growth environment Emerson appears to be moving into right now -- Farr deserves kudos for his foresight. All told, if capital spending picks up as expected, then the company looks set for a strong year.
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MONTGOMERY – Following Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington's announcement that all former employees of Masterbrand Cabinets in Auburn have been approved for Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act (TAARA) Benefits, the Alabama Department of Labor and the Alabama Department of Commerce will host open meetings to allow these displaced workers to learn about the additional benefits awarded to them under the TAARA program. The TAARA Program is a federal program that seeks to provide adversely affected workers with opportunities to obtain the skills, credentials, resources, and support necessary to (re)build skills for future jobs.
All former employees are encouraged to attend one of the meetings.
Thursday, October 11th at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Tuesday October 16th at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Any questions regarding the program should be directed to Conja Merritt in the Special Programs Unit at ADOL at 334-956-7308.


Marcel Kittel (Etixx-QuickStep) sprinted to his first victory of the 2016 Tour de France, edging out Bryan Coquard by the narrowest of margins to win stage four.
Another long, flat stage with a sprint finish expected, the stage was played out at a faster pace than the day before, but the sprinters would not be denied another shoot-out.
And Kittel emerged victorious – though it took a photo finish to show he was no more than the thickness of his tyre wall ahead of Coquard at the finish line.
Relive the stage through the lens of UCI WorldTour photographer Stefano Sirotti below.


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There are a couple of different types of fantasy sports sites that users will come across. One will be more familiar as it is more established, while the other is on its ascent. A new aspect of fantasy sports might be the very thing you're interested in to tackle betting from a different angle. FantasySportsWebsites.com is your gateway to the arena of sports betting that is one of the fastest-growing in the industry. Standard fantasy sports websites are discussed as well, which have millions of dedicated users annually.
If there is the ability to play a fantasy league for a sport, chances are that it will be available at a fantasy sports betting site offering users the chance to cash in on the skills used to formulate the best fantasy teams out there. In other words, if you think you've got what it takes to be the best fantasy sports player out there, or want to see how you measure up, these betting sites give you the opportunity to do just that.
But what we at FantasySportsWebsites.com are designed to do is to be informative. What types of fantasy sites are there? We break down the two and explain them. Just what are these fantasy league sites available to place wagers on? And furthermore, how are you able to win money by playing them? Is there a difference between these types of leagues and traditional leagues? All of these questions plus more will be answered, as you will be able to see what had led to websites offering fantasy sports so popular.
In general, fantasy sports sites have the ability for users to formulate teams through a variety of practices. There is a draft or selection process involved which will determine which players are on your team. The number of teams that players can form will depend on the number of leagues they're in, and whether or not it's a traditional fantasy league site or a daily/weekly fantasy sports site. Below we explain the two.
A website that hosts traditional fantasy leagues can be specific to one sport, or it can have many different sports with leagues offered. These sites allow users to create or join leagues in their desired sport. Some sites offer the chance to play for free, others for cash and prizes. This is typically up to the individual league that a user signs up for, with the rules stipulated prior to the drafting of the teams. Of course, oftentimes there are side bets or pools created outside of the sites itself as an agreement between the league members. This is generally done among leagues with people familiar with each other.
These types of leagues are season-long commitments where players that are drafted by the user are on that team for the entire season unless the user decides to make moves. These moves can include trades with other league users, dropping players, and picking up free agents that were not drafted in the original selection process.
The team owner monitors and runs the team throughout the season, matching up against another league owner in an effort to try and defeat that owner for the week. The most commonly played fantasy sport is the NFL, in which each week two teams go head-to-head for a win, which correlates to the overall record at the end of the season from which prizes are derived.
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There are several different sports with fantasy leagues offered at CBSSports.com. First of all, this is one of the most-recognizable sites in sports and comes backed with a name like CBS attached to it which right away is comforting. And once users see what is offered in terms of fantasy leagues, that attachment only grows.
Of course there will be NFL fantasy football, but other sports like basketball, baseball, and even golf are covered. CBSSports.com offers the chance to play for free with any league, or for cash + prizes. The satisfaction rating for users that have opted for CBSSports.com fantasy leagues is at an all-time high, and we certainly suggest checking them out and seeing what the site can do for you.
The daily and weekly fantasy betting leagues take on fantasy leagues from a different direction. Rather than saying that users who enter into a fantasy league are committed to a single team through a draft process the full length of the season, this type of league says that users can enter leagues that are constantly changing. Each day or each week can be considered a new season which can provide for many different teams for a single user.
The difference also comes with the chance to enter into different tournaments with your fantasy league teams where entry fees are considered your wager. Entry fees into tournaments will be all different amounts, so the user can enter into ones that they can afford with their budget. Depending on the type of player and how many tournaments they want to enter, the entries can all add up to a similar budget. For example, you can have a player that enters into 50 $1 tournaments, or 1 $50 tournament.
Turn one season into many with fantasy league teams that can be created. Play for money and win cash, or play absolutely free; the choice is yours. FanDuel currently offers six different leagues that users can play. The NFL is at the head of the class at this website, but they have other tournaments too such as those for the NBA, MLB, NHL, college basketball, and even in college football too.
There are four different tournament types that players can enter. There is a tournament with an entry fee, a head-to-head league against one other team, a league, and a 50/50 where the top half of the finishers wins prizes. The variety of options makes FanDuel one of the go-to betting sites for fantasy sports and a place we highly recommend.
Keep Checking Back As FantasySportsWebsites.com Grows!
After reading the info we provided above, we hope you have a good sense of what types of fantasy sports websites are available, how they operate and what to expect when you use them. But, we only had just a little bit of time to scratch the surface and all that we said can be considered to be just the basics. As FantasySportWebsites.com grows, our readers will continue to find more and more help with everything from funding accounts, winning money playing certain types of fantasy games and even learn about prize based promotions that can be entered for free at some of the major websites.
If you wish to learn more, please take a few moments to browse through our website and find out what you've been missing. Within there will eventually be reviews of specific fantasy sports games websites that go into detail about what is offered, ways to win money playing fantasy sports, and several other important aspects which can be unique to that one website. Additionally, information on playing for free and risking real money on fantasy games can be located, and while Fantasy sports websites can be a lot of fun, know when you've reached your limit especially when playing for cash. We will even have a section about all types of legal online sports betting here in the very near future. For now, read through what we have and good luck on your fantasy sports adventures.


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Recent trends in AI applications
The term "artificial intelligence (AI)" was coined in 1956, at a conference at Dartmouth College. Since then, the developments of artificial intelligence have experienced several ups and downs, in terms of government funding and public interests in the field. The first breakthrough in artificial intelligence technology came in 1997 as IBM's Deep Blue became the first computer to beat a chess champion when it defeated Russian grandmaster Garry Kasparov. Nowadays, AI can be seen in almost every corner of the world and has become part of our life. This blog will take you through the recent trends of AI and analyse opportunities and risks along the way.
Natural language processing (NLP) is a field of artificial intelligence that focuses on enabling computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language. This technology has a wide range of applications, from voice-controlled assistants like Siri and Alexa to language translation services and multilingual chatbots like Algomo. Hence, it is likely to be the most relevant AI application area for businesses, no matter which industry you are in.
At its core, NLP involves the use of algorithms and machine learning techniques to process and analyze large amounts of natural language data which are typically collected from sources such as books, news articles, and social media posts, and then annotated with linguistic information to help the algorithms learn. These algorithms can extract meaning and context from the data, and use this information to perform tasks such as text classification, language translation, and summarization.
The most obvious challenge in NLP is the vast variety of human languages. Unlike programming languages, which have strict rules and syntax, natural languages are full of ambiguity, nuance, and colloquialisms. This makes it difficult for computers to accurately interpret and generate human language. To overcome this challenge, NLP researchers and developers use a variety of techniques, including syntactic parsing, semantic analysis, and discourse analysis, to identify the structure and meaning of natural language sentences.
When it comes to NLP, you can't miss out on the latest model trained by OpenAI, ChatGPT. The model interacts with users in a conversational way during which it can respond to any text-related requests. It can be used as a search engine that helps you to collect information about specific topics or write paragraphs according to detailed descriptions.
Challenges in NLP also apply to specific products like ChatGPT. This leads to ChatGPT sometimes writing plausible-sounding but incorrect or nonsensical answers. It is sensitive to tweaks to the input phrasing or attempting the same prompt multiple times. For example, given one phrasing of a question, the model can claim to not know the answer, but given a slight rephrase, can answer correctly. These limitations illustrate that there is still much room for improvement.
Although adversely affected by the pandemic situation, the demand for natural language processing solutions and services is increasing as countries recover and there is a growing need for enhanced customer experiences in industries such as healthcare. In the future, the applications of NLP in automated customer service will continue to thrive, in terms of virtual assistants at call centres as well as chatbots integrated into company websites and social media platforms.
AI-generated Code
Asking an AI to generate software code means that it will be able to generate machine-readable instructions to achieve a specific goal. Indeed, code is a fusion of language, logic and problem-solving that is both a natural fit for a computer's capabilities and a tough one to crack.
AI-generated code can save much time and reduce the need for human intervention. By using machine learning algorithms, AI systems can analyze large amounts of code and identify patterns and trends that can be used to automatically generate new code. The process of identifying common errors and bugs also means that the code is more likely to be free of errors and more efficient in its execution. This can reduce the need for extensive testing and debugging, and result in more robust and reliable software.
In addition to improving efficiency and accuracy, AI-generated code could make software development more accessible to a wider range of people who may have limited programming experience to create complex software without needing to learn a programming language from scratch. This could open up new opportunities for people to develop their own software and accelerate their contribution to the tech industry.
One of the leading AI coding systems is AlphaCode developed by DeepMind. AlphaCode, similar to humans, required the ability to understand a natural language description of a problem and its desired solution, along with background information, in terms of input and output.
The pre-training dataset used by AlphaCode included 715 GB of code from GitHub repositories written in various languages, including C++, C#, Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Lua, Python, PHP, Ruby, Rust, and Scala. DeepMind enhanced AlphaCode by utilising large-scale transformer models, such as OpenAI's GPT-3 and Google's BERT language model.
Of course, AI-generated code is not without its challenges and limitations. One concern is that AI systems may not always generate code that is human-readable or easy to understand. This could make it difficult for human programmers to debug and maintain the code and could result in software that is less flexible and adaptable.
AI-generated images and videos
AI-generated content has evolved from texts to images and now to almost any media channel, you can think of. Recently, there has been a popular trend of sharing AI-generated images on social media. It demonstrated how AI-generated images and videos have developed to be used in daily lives, at the same time, also revealed its limitations as people sharing funny and unrealistic images generated.
One of the most common ways that AI generates images is through the use of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs). In a GAN, two neural networks are trained simultaneously: a generator network that creates images, and a discriminator network that tries to determine whether the images are real or fake. Over time, the generator network learns to produce increasingly realistic images, while the discriminator network becomes better at distinguishing real images from fake ones.
Another way that AI can be used to generate images and videos is through the use of Variational Autoencoders (VAEs). A VAE is a type of neural network that is trained to encode and decode images and videos. The network learns to compress an image or video into a lower-dimensional representation, and then decode that representation to produce a new image or video that is similar to the original. This process can be used to generate new images or videos that are similar to a given input, allowing users to explore variations on a particular theme.
There are numerous ongoing attempts to use AI to generate fine arts to test the limits of AI technologies to engage in creative work. One of the most striking developments is that an AI-generated art (which is the image on our cover !) for the first time won a prize at the Colorado State Fair's annual art competition (Source). It is not surprising that this has brought the debate on ethical issues around AI technologies to another level. Many artists feel the pressure of AI replacing their jobs and object that what AI creates is based on a coping strategy as it was trained with existing artwork on the internet.
However, the quality of outputs by AI varies a lot. In addition to the issue of creativity and originality, there are still many challenges along the way in making images and videos look more realistic and aesthetically pleasing.
AI has the potential to greatly benefit society, but it also raises important questions about how it should be used and how it can be made safe and fair for all.
One of the key issues in AI ethics is the issue of bias. AI systems are only as good as the data they are trained on, and if the data is biased, the AI will be too. This can lead to unfair and discriminatory outcomes, such as when an AI system used for hiring is trained on data that is biased against certain groups of people. It is therefore important to ensure that AI systems are trained on diverse and unbiased data and that they are regularly evaluated for bias.
Another important issue in AI ethics is the issue of transparency and accountability. AI systems can be difficult to understand and explain, which can make it difficult for people to hold them accountable for their decisions. This is particularly problematic when it comes to high-stakes decisions that affect people's lives, such as decisions made by AI systems used in the criminal justice system. It is therefore important to develop AI systems that are transparent and accountable, and that can be easily understood and explained by those who use them.
A third important issue in AI ethics is the issue of privacy. AI systems often rely on data that is sensitive and personal, such as medical records or financial information. This raises concerns about how this data is collected, stored, and used, and whether it is being used in ways that respect people's privacy. It is therefore important to develop AI systems that respect people's privacy and that are designed to protect sensitive data.
Although there is a general concern about the threats posed by AI in replacing human jobs, it has great potential in complementing human talents if the technologies are carefully treated. Given the wide range of applications of AI technologies, there is no doubt that they will only become more and more prevalent in our lives and play an important role in fueling the development of society.
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How to fix a m4a1 moe airsoft gun?
By Chidiebube Tabea December 30, 2022 22 views
M4A1 Moe Airsoft Guns are a popular choice for many players. They are mostly known for their good performance and unique looks. But, like any other Airsoft gun, they can have their own set of problems. In this guide, we will show you how to fix some of the most common M4A1 Moe Airsoft Gun problems.
To fix a m4a1 moe airsoft gun, you will need a Phillips screwdriver and a flathead screwdriver. First, remove the screws from the back of the gun with the Phillips screwdriver. Then, take out the battery and unscrew the motor from the gun. Next, remove the trigger assembly by removing the screws from the front of the gun. Finally, put everything back together in the reverse order.
Why wont my airsoft gun work?
If your airsoft gun is jamming, there are a few things you can do to clear the jam and get your gun back up and running. First, check the magazine to make sure it is fully seated. Then, check for any potential jams and clear them with the unjamming rod that came with the airsoft gun. Finally, make sure that the BBs are loaded in the magazine correctly. If the BBs are not loaded correctly, they can cause jams. Once you have checked all of these things, turn the hop up down or completely off. This will help to prevent further jams.
If your hop-up is on too much, it can cause the BB to get stuck. If your trigger contacts are stuck, it can cause the gun to continuously fire even after the trigger has been released. Make sure your magazine is properly inserted into the gun and filled or wound correctly to prevent BBs from being pushed up into the hop-up chamber of the gun.
Can you dry fire an airsoft gun
While dryfiring an airsoft weapon won't necessarily cause damage to its internal components, it will wear them down over time. So if you're going to dryfire your weapon, it's best to do it in moderation.
A MOSFET is an electronic system that uses a Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET) as its main element. This system can be installed in any electric airsoft gun, after appropriate adaptation, in order to change the way the current flows through the individual parts in the gun. This can result in improved performance, as well as increased durability and reliability.
Is airsoft ok for 12 year olds?
There are many laws surrounding airsoft, especially when it comes to minors. It is important to understand these laws before allowing your child to play. In most cases, airsoft is only allowed for those aged 18 and up. This is because there is a risk of injury, both from being hit by a ball and from falling on the range. In some cases, parental supervision may be allowed, but it is always best to check with the local laws before letting your child play.
We would like to remind all participants that velocity for airsoft weapons should not exceed 500fps, or 231 joules max. Additionally, the minimum engagement distance should be 100′. We also reserve the right to disallow any airsoft weapon without reason. Lastly, only biodegradable BBs are allowed – there are no exceptions. Thank you for your cooperation.
Do airsoft guns hurt on skin?
Both airsoft and paintball guns can cause welts on the skin, but they are not designed to break the skin. It is important to wear protective clothing when playing with these guns to avoid getting stung.
Airsoft guns are a type of replica gun that uses plastic BBs as ammunition. They are designed to closely resemble real firearms and can fire projectiles at high speeds. However, getting shot with an airsoft gun is not as painful as getting shot with a real gun, making the experience of playing airsoft more enjoyable.
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Can airsoft bullets go through skin
An Airsoft gun can penetration the skin if shot from a close distance with enough velocity. However, stock airsoft guns don't have enough velocity to get deep enough into the skin to cause serious damage.
When MOSFETs fail they often go into a short-circuit drain-to-gate state. This can put the drain voltage back onto the gate where it will feed (via the gate resistors) into the drive circuitry, possibly blowing that section. It will also get to any other paralleled MOSFET gates, blowing them also.
Why is MOSFET damaged?
It's important to handle and protect MOSFETs appropriately to avoid damage. The high input resistance and gain can lead to MOSFET damage if not handled properly. Over voltage or too-high current can cause damage, so it's important to be aware of these potential hazards.
One way to improve efficiency in a multi-source power system is to use bypass MOSFETs.
When a Schottky diode is used in an ORing configuration, there is a voltage drop across the diode when the diode is conducting. This voltage drop results in wasted power.
Bypass MOSFETs can be used to bypass the Schottky diodes when they are not conducting. This results in less power being wasted.
By using bypass MOSFETs, the overall efficiency of the power system can be improved.
Can a 1 year old play airsoft
I believe that playing airsoft with children under the age of 10 could lead to some serious injuries. I would only recommend doing so if you are 100% sure that your child is mature enough to handle the risks that come with the sport.
BB guns can be dangerous if not used properly. Only kids 16 years of age or older should use BB guns under adult supervision.
What is airsoft age limit?
If you're under 18, you'll need to have a consent form signed by a parent or guardian in order to participate. If you're under 16, you must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate.
The KWC M712 CO2 airsoft pistol is a highly powerful pistol, shooting at 420 FPS. It is based on the Mauser Schnellfeuer 712 Broomhandle, and is one of the most powerful pistols on the market.
How many FPS is paintball
The industry standard maximum velocity for safe paintball play is 300 FPS (feet per second), about 91 meters per second. This velocity is safe for players and will not cause any damage to the equipment.
BB guns can shoot faster than 60 m/s (200 ft/s), but are often less powerful than a conventional pellet airgun. Pellet airguns have the ability to fire considerably faster, even beyond 170 m/s (560 ft/s). The main difference between the two is that BB guns use BBs as ammunition, while pellet airguns use pellets. BBs are typically made of steel or lead, while pellets are usually made of lead, plastic, or a combination of both.
Does paintball hurt vs airsoft
From my personal experience, I would say that paintball hits hurt more than Airsoft strikes. I believe this is because paintballs are fired at a higher velocity and have a larger impact surface than Airsoft pellets. even though Airsoft pellets are made of harder materials, they are fired at a lower velocity and usually only make contact with a small area of the body.
While children under the age of 18 should always have an adult with them when using non-powder guns, there are some instances where they may not need one. For example, children must be at least 10 years old to play at most paintball fields, and if they are under 18, they will need their parent's consent. However, if a child is supervised by a responsible adult, they should be fine to use these guns.
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Can an airsoft gun break a bone
They represent a significant cause of injury especially among children and teenagers. Most people, including emergency physicians, tend to underestimate the severity of injury caused by non-power guns. In fact, missiles from BB and pellet guns can penetrate skin, eye, thorax, and abdomen and even cause bone fracture.
Paintballs have much more energy than airsoft BBs because they are larger and have more surface area. This means that they will hurt a lot more when hit, so be careful when playing with them!
What should I wear to airsoft
Please dress appropriately for game play. Pants and a jacket (like a hoodie or sweatshirt) are recommended. Gloves are also recommended to keep your hands warm. We do not have clothing, gloves or shoes available for rent.
The debate between which is better, BB guns or Airsoft guns, has been a long and strenuous one. On one hand, BB guns fire small metal or lead BBs which make them potentially deadly depending on the strength of the gun. On the other hand, Airsoft guns fire a plastic projectile making them far safer for recreational use. So which is the better option?
Is taking the orange tip off an airsoft gun
So the orange tip that you see on most airsoft guns is actually federally mandated in the United States. This is because airsoft guns can technically be used as real firearms, and so the government requires that they be brightly colored so as not to be confused with actual guns. However, even though the orange tip is required by law, it does not necessarily mean that the gun is an airsoft gun. There are some replica guns that are made to look like real guns, but don't actually shoot anything. These replica guns usually have an orange tip as well, so it's important to always be aware of what kind of gun you're dealing with.
Airsoft BBs are made from biodegradable milk, and lack additives like polymers or toxins that would negatively impact the environment during the biodegradation process. PLA can break down anywhere because it is a part of the ecosystem.
Do heavier airsoft BBs hurt more
The heavier the BB is, the more energy it will take to slow it down. This is because the BB's mass remains the same, meaning that the force required to slow it down will also remain the same.
If enough energy is coupled to the gate of a MOSFET, the voltage on the gate will rise above the maximum allowable level, causing the MOSFET to fail instantaneously. This process can take less than a nano-second, and the initial spike can destroy the gate-body insulation, resulting in the gate being connected to the body.
Are MOSFETs good in airsoft
A mosfet is an electronic switch that is used to control the flow of electricity in a circuit. When used in an AEG, a mosfet can improve performance and reliability. There are no downsides to using a mosfet in an AEG, and they can be used with any type of battery.
The MOSFET is a full-fledged transistor, with the body being the control element. The transistor MOSFET structure is created by implantation of alternating N and P-type regions in a silicon wafer. The key thing to remember is that at the surface where the gate meets the body, there is a very thin insulating layer of silicon dioxide.
Now, when the input voltage, ( VIN ) to the gate of the transistor is zero, the MOSFET conducts virtually no current and the output voltage ( VOUT ) is equal to the supply voltage VDD So the MOSFET is "OFF" operating within its "cut-off" region.
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How do you know if a MOSFET is blown
If you find that there is significant resistance when turning the motor when the controller is plugged in, but not when it is unplugged, then it is likely that the mosfet is blown.
MOSFET gate open failure, also called floating gate failure, may entail a Drain to Source channel conduction with non-zero impedance and the subsequent power dissipation in the failed device. If the power dissipation is high enough, it may lead to a thermal failure which can propagate to other nearby devices and cause a catastrophic failure.
How long does MOSFET last
The parameters specified in the datasheet are generally for a functionally infinite lifespan. This means that the device has an expected mean time between failures (MTBF) of more than 1 million hours.
The voltage across Gate and Source ie, VGS is made appropriately positive (technically speaking, VGS > VTH), the MOSFET enters linear region and the switch is ON This makes the Light to turn ON If the input Gate voltage is 0V (or technically < VTH), the MOSFET enters cut-off state and turns off.
Are MOSFETs noisy
The MOS transistor is a type of transistor that uses metal oxide as the semiconductor material. Due to the way these transistors are made, they tend to have a higher 1/f noise than other types of transistors. This noise is caused by the surface conduction of the MOS transistor, and can be a problem for some applications.
Just wanted to write a quick note about using a 100R gate resistor with a 500Hz switch. Even though the switching losses shouldn't be too bad, they can still add up. So, you'll need a pretty large heat sink or fan to dissipate all this heat. Otherwise, it will overheat and destroy itself pretty quickly.
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Can a 11 play airsoft
There is no definitive answer to this question since it varies from place to place. In general, however, we accept players as young as 13 years of age. Children as young as 9 may play if accompanied by their parent.
Airsoft guns are not firearms, so any age is suitable to play airsoft. However, the recommended age to play at an airsoft field is 12.
The M4A1 MOE Airsoft gun is a replica of the popular M4 carbine rifle. It is madeby Tokyo Marui and is one of their best airsoft guns. The M4A1 MOE is a Gas Blowback airsoft gun which means it uses compressed gas to propel the BBs. The M4A1 MOE has a metal body and comes with a magazine that holds 30 BBs. The MOE in the name stands for Magpul Original Equipment which is a company that makes real firearms accessories. The Magpul furniture on the M4A1 MOE gives it a unique and aggressive look.
If you are having problems with your M4A1 MOE airsoft gun, there are a few things you can do to try and fix it. First, make sure that the gas tank is screwed on tightly. Sometimes the gas can leak out if the tank is not screwed on properly. Also, make sure the BBs are loaded properly into the magazine. Sometimes BBs can get stuck in the magazine and cause feeding problems. If the gun is still not working properly, contact Tokyo Marui or a qualified airsoft gun technician for help.
Airsoft guns are typically easy to fix. However, the M4A1 Moe may be slightly more difficult because it is a newer model. If something is wrong with your gun, the best thing to do is to take it to a professional. They will be able to diagnose the problem and fix it quickly.
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Q: How to interrupt JoinPoint execution in AOP Is it possible to interrupt invoking the actual method from within the aspect execution?
For example:
public class CheckPermissionAspect {

  @Around("@annotation(CheckPermission)")
  public Object methodLogging( ProceedingJoinPoint joinPoint) throws Throwable {

    // before method execution
    MethodSignature signature = (MethodSignature) joinPoint.getSignature();
    log.info("Enter ==> " + signature.getMethod().getName());

    if ( getPermission( principal.getName()) == false ) {

       // break the execution of actual method
       Object result = null; // ???
       log.info("Break ==> " + signature.getMethod().getName());
    } else {

       // invoke the actual method
       Object result = joinPoint.proceed();

       // after method execution
       log.debug("Result: " + result);
       log.info("Leave ==> " + signature.getMethod().getName());
    }

    return result;

  }

}

To set Object result = null; does not work.
Thank you for any help.

A: From Spring Reference documentation : Around Advice

Within the body of the advice method, you must invoke proceed() on the
ProceedingJoinPoint in order for the underlying method to run

If joinPoint.proceed() is removed from the code or an exception is thrown before joinPoint.proceed() statement or a return is issued before joinPoint.proceed() statement , the execution of the underlying method would get interrupted.
Update : to answer the comment
Spring AOP is proxy based. To understand this concept better , do read through : Understanding AOP proxies
An advice is placed between the calling method and the target. All calls to the target method gets intercepted and advised.
You could throw an exception upon validation ( Do note that the exception type thrown should match the exception type of the target method . Go through this Q&A).
The exception/return value from the advise would reach back the calling method .


UCI research team pioneers imaging technique that clearly reveals structure, individual chemical bonds.
Overjoyed researcher Chi-lun Chiang of UC Irvine physicist Wilson Ho's group penned that inscription, complete with 14 exclamation points, in a laboratory notebook at 10:35 p.m. last July 17. He and another doctoral student in the group had rushed from their dorm rooms after seeing an image of the structure of a single molecule appear on their computer screens. They raced to the experiment site in the basement of Reines Hall and confirmed their success.
Using a two-story scanning tunneling microscope and a tiny carbon monoxide needle dubbed the "itProbe" (both hand-built on the premises), they'd been able for the first time to clearly reveal the individual chemical bonds in a single molecule by bringing into focus features that are a million times smaller than the width of a human hair.
Their results have now been published in the prestigious journal Science, testament to the breakthrough work. For decades, chemists have used ball-and-stick models to represent what they thought the structures of molecules would look like. But the UC Irvine group could see with incredible detail what others had only imagined – the polygons forming a four-petal cobalt phthalocyanine molecule.
The researchers have replicated the results repeatedly and reduced the time to capture a single image from about six hours to one. They expect that the same technique will work with other types of molecules too, opening up vivid new views of molecular chemistry.
"Shocking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Overjoyed researcher Chi-lun Chiang of UC Irvine physicist Wilson Ho's group penned that inscription, complete with 14 exclamation points, in a laboratory notebook.


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ifFail: [self error: 'Compilation failed'].
node selector == aSelector ifFalse: [self error: 'selector changed!!'].
+ !ObjectMigrator commentStamp: 'mtf 7/14/2008 11:59' prior: 0!
+ My instances store an old and new version of a single object that will be swapped during MigrationTransaction>>commit!
+ 	^ (self edMethodAt: aSelector ifAbsent: aBlock) source!
do: [:ex | ^ false].
+ 	showProgress ifNil: [showProgress := false].
+ 	showProgress ifTrue: [(1 to: 2) do: [:ea | ] displayingProgress: 'Comitting...'].
+ 	superEditor := self environment edEditorFor: aClassOrEditor!
+ 	self methods add: cm.
+ 	^ self methods at: aSelector ifAbsent: aBlock!
+ 	^ instVarNames ifNil: [instVarNames := self subject instVarNames]!
+ 	^ #(words weak variable) includes: self typeOfClass !
+ 	properties ifNil: [^ aBlock value].
+ 	^ properties at: key ifAbsent: aBlock!
+ 	^ self organization categoryOfElement: aSymbol!
+ 	instVarNames := Scanner new scanFieldNames: instString!
+ 	instVarNames ifNil: [instVarNames := self subject instVarNames].
+ 		ifFalse: [instVarNames := instVarNames copyWith: aString]!
+ "Answers the class of my instance-side editor"
+ 	^ self typeOfClass = #bytes!
+ "Answer the class of editors for my instances' cooresponding metaclass editor"
+ 		self propertyAt: key put: aBlock value]!
+ 	^ self subject ifNotNil: [ClassFormat fromBits: self subject format]!
+ 	^ organization ifNil: [organization := OrganizationEditor for: self]!
+ 		logSource: self acceptsLoggingOfCompilation !
+ 	self methods remove: aSymbol.!
+ 	self propertyAt: aSymbol ifAbsent: [^ false].
+ 	^ #(bytes words) includes: self typeOfClass!
+ !OrganizationEditor commentStamp: 'mtf 7/14/2008 11:28' prior: 0!
+ My instances are editors for ClassOrganizer instances!
+ 	^ methods ifNil: [methods := MethodDictionaryEditor for: self]!
+ 	^ self organization allMethodSelectors!
+ 			separatedBy: [stream nextPut: $ ]]!
+ "Return the source code at selector, deferring to superclass if necessary"
+ 		[self superclassOrEditor ultimateSourceCodeAt: selector ifAbsent: aBlock]!
+ 	^ self superclassOrEditor allInstVarNames , self instVarNames!
+ 	self subject ifNotNil: [^ self subject typeOfClass].
+ 	^ self superclassOrEditor typeOfClass.!
+ 		ifTrue:	[editors do: [:ea | ea edPrepareMigration: txn] displayingProgress: 'Preparing Transaction...']!
- 		progressBar ifNotNil: [ progressBar value: #increment ].
+ 	^ self classMetaclassEditor new new!
- 	^ MetaclassEditor new new!
^ name ifNil: [subject name]!
+ 	followed by its superclass; the last element is Object."
+ 	temp := self allSuperclasses.
An abstract superclass for editors of Categorizers. Takes care of most of the hassle of implementing the public interface of a Categorizer!
+ 	properties ifNil: [properties := Dictionary new].
+ 	^ properties at: aSymbol put: value!
+ 	methods ifNotNil: [methods do: aBlock]!
+ 	^ self edMethodAt: aSelector ifAbsent: aBlock!
+ 	^ self typeOfClass = #weak!
+ !RootClassEditor commentStamp: 'mtf 7/29/2008 08:37' prior: 0!
+ My instances represent ClassEditors on the concept of "ProtoObject's superclass", the primitive object from which every class, without exception, inherits. I exist so that queries that involve the superclass do not have to be special-cased in case the superclass really is nil.!
+ 	self subject ifNil: [ ^ true ].
+ 	^ self subject acceptsLoggingOfCompilation!
+ 	^ self class sourceCodeTemplate!
+ 	instVarNames := instVarNames copyWithout: aString!
+ 	^self propertyAt: key ifAbsent: [nil]!
ClassEditor, but we want the inst vars of the subject."
self class isDebuggingAsEditor ifTrue: [^ super instVarAt: index put: anObject].
"If the insance variable has not yet been installed, return nil"
index > self subject class instSize ifTrue: [^ self].
^ self subject instVarAt: index put: anObject!
+ 		format: self classClassEditor format.
+ "Override the implemenation in Behavior. That will return the format of ClassEditor, but we want the format of the subject's meta class"
- 	but we want the format of the subject's meta class"
+ 	^ self compiledMethodAt: aSelector ifAbsent: [ self error: 'key not found' ]!
+ 	^ self superclass product!
+ "Answer my superclass as either an editor or class, whichever is easier. Does not add anything to my SystemEditor"
+ 			ifNil: [RootClassEditor on: nil for: self environment]]!
+ 		ifFalse: [ self addInstVarName: aString].
+ 	^ (self typeOfClass = #normal) not!
+ !ClassDescriptionEditor commentStamp: 'mtf 7/29/2008 21:55' prior: 0!
+ I am an abstract superclass for both ClassEditor and MetaclassEditor.
+ I implement  the Behavior protocol: my instances can create instances. This means that my first three variables must remain 'superclass methodDict format', as the VM accesses them positionally, and my superclasses must not define any instance vairables. Only MetaclassEditor makes use of these ivars, but they are defined here to avoid duplicating a lot of ivars and accessing methods between ClassEditor and MetaclassEditor!
+ !InstanceMigrator commentStamp: 'mtf 7/14/2008 23:51' prior: 0!
+ My instances are responsible for finding instances of an old class and building them in a new format, to be swapped during MigrationTransaction>>commit!
+ 		ifNotNil: [self subject compilerClass]!
+ 	of vars that should be moved. The old just fill in the holes."
+ 	instVarNames := ClassEditor rearrangeVarNames: associations oldNames: instVarNames!
self class isDebuggingAsEditor ifTrue: [^ super instVarAt: index].
index > self subject class instSize ifTrue: [^ nil].
^ self subject instVarAt: index!
+ 		subeditors addAll: (class subclasses collect: [ :ea | self edEditorFor: ea ]) ].
+ 	editors do: [ :ea | ea superclassOrEditor == anEditor ifTrue: [ subeditors add: ea ] ].
- 	anEditor subject ifNotNilDo: [:class | subeditors addAll: (class subclasses collect: [:ea | self edEditorFor: ea])].
- 	editors do: [:ea | ea edSuperEditor == anEditor ifTrue: [subeditors add: ea]].
+ 	^ self sourceCodeAt: aSelector ifAbsent: [nil]!
+ 	^ self methods at: aSelector!
+ 	^ isST80 ifTrue: [self definitionST80] ifFalse: [self definition]!
+ 	self subject ifNil: [^ 0].
+ 	^ self subject indexIfCompact!
+ 	decorators ifNotNil: [decorators do: aBlock]!
+ 		ifNil: [ ClassFormat named ]!
+ "Answer an OrderedCollection of the receiver's and the receiver's ancestor's superclasses. The first element is the receiver's immediate superclass, followed by its superclass; the last element is Object."
+ 	^ self superclass withAllSuperclasses!
+ 		ifTrue:	[editors do: [:ea | ea edPrepareExport: exporter] displayingProgress: 'Preparing Classes...']!
"Answers a new or existing instance with the given name, and installs it, if necessary"
+ 	^ #(normal weak variable) includes: self typeOfClass!
+ !SourceRepository commentStamp: 'mtf 7/14/2008 11:55' prior: 0!
+ I have not examined to see what it does -- Matthew Fulmer!
+ 		[#normal] -> [' subclass: '].
+ 		[#words] -> [' variableWordSubclass: '].
+ 		[#variable] -> [' variableSubclass: '].
+ 		[#bytes] -> [' variableByteSubclass: '].
+ 		[#weak] -> [' weakSubclass: ' ].
+ 	} otherwise: [self error: 'Unrecognized class type']!
+ 		(ReservedNames includes: ea) ifTrue: [ IllegalVariableName signal ].
+ 		(self superclassOrEditor allInstVarNames includes: ea) ifTrue: [ IllegalVariableName signal ].
+ 		self subclasses do: [ :class | (class instVarNames includes: ea) ifTrue: [ IllegalVariableName signal ] ] ]!
- 	"The name this editor will be classified under"
- 	of vars that should be moved. The old just fill in the holes."
- 	instVarNames := ClassEditor rearrangeVarNames: associations oldNames: instVarNames!
- 		ifNil: [self error: 'key not found'] !
- 	methods ifNotNil: [methods do: aBlock]!
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- 	decorators ifNotNil: [decorators do: aBlock]!
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- 		ifFalse: [ self addInstVarName: aString].
- 		ifNotNil: [properties at: key ifAbsent: aBlock]!
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- 		self propertyAt: key put: aBlock value]!
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- 	subject superclass ifNil: [^ nil].
- 	^system edEditorFor: subject superclass!
- 	self propertyAt: aSymbol ifAbsent: [^ false].
- 	superclass, followed by its superclass; the last element is Object."
- 		ifFalse: [temp := self superclass allSuperclasses.
- 			temp addFirst: self superclass.
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- 			separatedBy: [stream nextPut: $ ]]!
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- 				[self superclass ultimateSourceCodeAt: selector ifAbsent: aBlock]]!
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- 	self methods add: cm.
- 	^ self methods at: aSelector ifAbsent: aBlock!
- 	followed by its superclass; the last element is Object."
- 	temp := self allSuperclasses.
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- 	instVarNames := Scanner new scanFieldNames: instString!
- 	properties ifNil: [properties := Dictionary new].
- 	^ properties at: aSymbol put: value!
- 	^ self edMethodAt: aSelector ifAbsent: aBlock!
- 	^ subject ifNotNil: [ClassFormat fromBits: subject format]!
- 	subject ifNil: [ ^ true ].
- 	literal isVariableBinding ifTrue: [self halt].
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- 	type ifNotNil: [^ type].
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Tom Ford, counted among the most famous designers today, whose portfolio includes serving as a creative director for both Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci, wanted to be actor when he was growing up. He was born in Texas and even took training to be an actor. But fate had other "designs" for him. Tom ford popularity as a designer reached peaks when in the year 2000, he was declared the winner of the Best International Designer Award.
Culottes are dubious, particularly with the length. Falling somewhere close to a bootcut and an all out flare, have advanced from last-season's crude denim, twofold tone or weaved variations to the practically pants with wide legs this pre-fall season, and the length is stitched just between the upper lower leg and lower calf. Aside from the lower leg brushing length, a higher, more infamous length is likewise going hot, and it will look best cooperated with tall cowhide boots, impressively restraining the style.
This sleek blend of an advanced robe, a conventional kimono and a legitimate coat has been a shockingly in vogue and all around acknowledged pattern since the previous summer. A fancier, single-shaded adaptation of a year ago's midriff length elegant gowns absolutely worth bringing down from the runways that it is administering this. They are slouchy, ample and lightweight. In spite of the fact that tossed in with these late spring trench coats, only for it, belts, particularly a medium-estimate obi belt, with a bunch in the side, can finish the look.
Fashion design services provide services like trend and color forecasting, market analysis, design concepts and design documentation for manufacturers. This way the manufacturer can contract out the design requirements rather than maintaining an in-house design team. Fashion design services providers can either sell the designs outright or license them out on a royalty basis.
There's a puff-sleeve personality for everyone, according to the runways. Maybe you'll like yours neat and rounded out at the shoulder for autumn (see Givenchy), or maybe you'll want something decadent and entirely inappropriate for anything that involves dipping sauces (see Emilia Wickstead's gigantic-sleeved floral dresses). Whatever route you choose to go down there is a huge amount on offer from edgy to prim.
Wanderer enlivened looks meets the spectacular fly set styling, and you have gypset, described by striking examples, orientalism and richness of bohemianism. It is one of the greatest design incline for ladies this year, and is absolutely wearable. It is a fun and charming voyage line, starting in the '70s. Zest up your normal work and night closet with a dash of shading and exoticism. Layered tunics with Aladdin pants, oriental-roused embellishments and intense botanical examples, will energize the look.
Intelligent and pragmatic, Chanel used her powers of seduction to gain a foothold in the competitive fashion world; in succession, she became the mistress of two powerful and wealthy men. Both of her lovers were quite happy to use their money and influence to give her a start in business. From a beginning as a milliner, she rose to prominence in 1920, when her signature fragrance, the incredibly iconic Chanel No. 5, was launched.
Rei Kawakubo went to university and studied art and literature, like a lot of bright girls do. But then she taught herself how to design, set up shop, and soon started to change the fashion world. In 1973, she created her own company, Comme des Garçons Co. Ltd in Tokyo and opened up her first boutique store in Tokyo in 1975. Starting with women's clothes, Kawakubo added a men's line in 1978. Comme des Garçons specializes in anti-fashion, austere, sometimes deconstructed garments.
To get attractive design, the feel, handle and texture of fabrics is most essential. Fashion is a visual medium; so touch becomes increasingly important to express luxury looks at the fashion market. Textile technologists have made great improvements in the sensual aspects of fabric like how it feels, looking and behaves, in addition to treatments that can affect the look and feel of garments after they are made, for example, washes and abrasions.
In the 80's, Ralph Lauren really became a force to be reckoned with, as his signature polo shirts for men, with their ubiquitous polo pony and rider, became coveted items for many different demographics. Available in every color of the rainbow, they lined his coffers and allowed him to put more money into his glamorous women's wear lines; he especially enjoyed producing couture pieces and overseeing glossy runway shows.
According to Edited, a rise in jewelled heels and Mary Janes alike aligned with the overarching trend for more "feminine apparel." The movement has been translated in many ways, from Sies Marjan's crystal-strapped courts to more kitsch jewel-dotted pumps at Moschino. Often spotted with tights and socks, you're definitely looking at this coming season's party shoes du jour.


Scientists were surprised what they found when they looked deeply a painkillers and heroin.
A surprising new study indicates sheds light on the relationship between painkiller abuse and the use of the illegal drug heroin — or rather, the lack thereof.
People who abuse opioid-based painkillers aren't really more likely to turn to illicit drugs like heroin, according to a UPI report.
While deaths from heroin have been skyrocketing in recent years, doubling according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, this new study indiates that you can't blame painkillers for the rise.
That claims contradicts the report from the CDC as well as a recent study by New York University, which found that heroin users in high school started with prescription painkillers before progressing to the illegal drug.
The study did find some connection, with heroin users 3.9 times more likely to have used opioids in the previous year. But 3.6 percent of opioid painkiller users started using heroin within five years of taking painkillers, and just 4.2 percent of people who were on prescription drugs used heroin in the previous year, indicating the connection is very weak.
It's an indication that people who are prescription drug addicts should not be treated the same as heroin addicts, and vice versa. They are two separate categories of people who require their own specific treatments.


The roar of racing engines can be heard once a year in the charming coastal Florida town of Clearwater. But Florida's Best Beach (via a USA Today poll) doesn't play host to any NASCAR race, but rather the roar of the Super Boat National Championships.
It's a super good time, and with boats that can top 180mph… It's super-fast too.
Special thanks for Clearwater, FL and Imagine Travels for the invite to attend. And for those interested, the Super Boat World Championships will be held in Key West in November.
Supercalifragilistic photo… and event. Wow!
I'm not the speed boat type but this does look fun.


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Jennifer Davisson - Producing with Passion
by Margaret Gardiner December 3, 2018
Women in Hollywood
Women in Entertainment
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Jennifer Davisson on the set of Robin Hood: Origins
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"Leadership is really important to me," says producer Jennifer Davisson. We're standing in a howling wind on the set of Robin Hood: Origins in Hungary, talking about the role of women behind the camera. As the President of Production of Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way, she has insight into producing on a high caliber. "Everybody leads differently. Different men lead in different ways and different women lead in different ways. I don't think there is a style for men versus a style for women. Passion is the most important thing to lead with. People want to follow a passion. You have to be strong in your convictions." However, she's quick to point out, "That doesn't mean you have to be the loudest and most aggressive, or the most negative in a room. That's not the way I lead." Neither does that mean, "never let them see you be weak. I'm not a fan of that concept."
That practical philosophy has delivered some impressive credits, including The Revenant, The Ides of March and Out of the Furnace. And yes, it may help to have arguably the biggest movie star of our times as a partner, but Davisson insists that there is a more important element at play. "Younger men are more educated, more open-minded and more willing to work with, and for, a woman. I think that's really exciting." Of course, there are times 'When you are not being heard. Then you say it again. My partner hears me, sometimes whether he wants to or not," she laughs. "I think the idea of equality in the younger generations is embedded, they don't understand why it is even an issue."
Regarding some of the issues that are currently dominating headlines, Jennifer is clear. "Women have a strong powerful voice and when you use your voice to say, 'No, I don't like that. I don't want to be spoken to that way, or whatever it is, it is really important. At times in my career, I have been yelled at or talked down to and condescended to." She gives a shrug. "At the end of the day, you have to look at everything from a world perspective. What it is I get the privilege of doing every day. If something happened that was negative or hurtful, you have to remember it is the job."
Has she ever cried on the job? She chuckles. "No. I try to make work not something I have to cry over." Then she describes her worldview. "I can be really passionate about something, but I also have to check where I am in the universe. At the end of the day, with what I get the privilege of doing every day? You have to check your priorities."
An effective strategy for women encountering those circumstances? She doesn't hesitate. "Knowing when to walk away. Sometimes not engaging doesn't make you weak, it doesn't mean you (abandoned it). It just means that you are not engaging in the emotion of the moment. Walking away and coming back when things have calmed down, you can address it with a stronger point of view and intelligence."
"If you really feel strongly about something you find a way to bring it up again in a different way. That relentlessness ultimately gets anybody where they want to go. I hear 'no' a lot. I don't take no very often, but I certainly try to fight back any no, even if it is coming from a woman. I do it in a really intelligent way and make it about not just fighting to fight. It's really hard to look intelligence in the eye and say, 'I still don't agree with you.'"
As the dust hurtles itself at us and we lean into the pounding gusts, Jennifer concludes the interview with an issue that dominates most working mothers. "Yes, I was fearful of guilt when having children. How to resolve these two great passions of my life – my job, which I love, and being a mother to two lovely daughters, which I love. I was very concerned I'd be guilty. I worked really hard to not make guilt my narrative. My narrative is that I have one life, and my life includes my amazing, wonderful, demanding job, and my life includes my wonderful, demanding, amazing two daughters." She turns her back as another onslaught of sand hurtling at us. When the gale takes a breath, she faces me squarely with a smile. "My mom was a principal. I would go and see her work. She had green eyes, and I swear, her eyes were a brighter shade of green when she was at work. I want that and hopefully, my girls will want that too."
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