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Q: How do I transfer files fast over two network shares? I have two shares (A, B) on the same volume on a synology NAS. I'm have the two shares mounted in finder, but when copying or moving files it takes forever, even with SMB3 on. I can of course use Synology's file browser which takes seconds, but the issue is that I can't easly open and preview files - I would like to use Finder if possible or at least an app for Mac that would allow me to open the files.

A: Moving files from one share on a host to another share on the same host will always be faster when initiated from the host itself, and will always be slow when transferred from the host to a client (and back).  Regardless of whether you use Finder, or mv or cp or Carbon Copy Cloner, if the data has to traverse the network, it will be orders of magnitude slower.
There are some technologies that allow a copy or duplicate command on the same share to be initiated by a client and performed server-side instead of copying the whole file down to the client and then back.  I believe SMB supports this, but it it won't work across different shares, even if they're on the same host.
Long story short, your network will always be the bottleneck compared to the disk controller's native speed (~88MBps for Gigabit Ethernet vs. 200-600MBps for SATA). If you're running 100Base-T on your network instead of Gigabit, you'll be 10x slower than that (8MBps).
To (pre)view anything on the Mac, you'll always have to transfer it (or enough of it) to the Mac over the network.  For large items, I'd recommend using the Synology's interface to move or copy items between the different shares.

A: From my experience, Carbon Copy Cloner as a rsync gui makes better use of the bandwidth available compared to copying using the Finder's drag and drop. If you don't want to use the NAS interface, that's the only way to maximize the transfer rate.
I will also suggest using Menumeters to measure your network speeds, and use a wired Ethernet connection instead of Wifi if this is applicable.

A: I'm not exactly sure if this is what you need but you may be able to use either the 'scp' command for remote transfers or the 'cp' command for local transfers.
cp /Volume/share/path1/* /Volume/share/path2

Use * to copy the entire contents of the folder.


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Focus in the GB tent ahead of the Junior race.
Tom Pidcock had his eyes set on rainbow stripes.
The Junior men get away.
Crikey. It's only the first race of Saturday. It's going to be tight in here tomorrow.
After sitting back for a bit, Tom Pidcock stamped his authority on th race early in the second lap.
Leaving Tom Pidcock to take the top step of an historic British 1 - 2 - 3.
Ellen Noble focusses at the start.
...three on the first lap.
Annemarie Worst was looking strong out front.
Ellen Noble kept sending attacks her way, often leading.
CXHandbook was secretly rooting for Sanne. She was devastated after missing out last year.
#wearecross and at the Worlds!
The cavalry comes down the big off camber. It's been thawing and getting wetter but grippier all day.
Haanah Payton tackles the off camber section. It looks terrifying.
Marrianne Vos was the ever present thorn in Sanne's side. She looked supreme today.
#wearecross Now is a good time to thank Kinesis UK for all their support this season. Thanks Bruce, Matt and Hannah.
Sanne had a great ride, one that she could definitely be proud of.
During a dramatic last lap on which Marianne had a mechanical and chased back on. Only for Sanne to drop a big Belgian hammer to the line and take the win.


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LinkedIn reports Q2 earnings: Revenues of $228 million, earnings per share of $0.16
by Alex Wilhelm — in Insider
Today LinkedIn reported its second quarter financial performance, which included revenues of $228 million, and earnings per share of $0.16. Analysts had expected revenues of $216 million, and earnings per share of $0.16. Essentially, LinkedIn outperformed on its top line, and met expectations on its bottom.
Year over year, its revenues were up some 89%. GAAP earnings per share was $0.03. LinkedIn was down just over 2% in normal trading, and is now rising in after hours trading. LinkedIn reported that it has some 175 million members, making it one of the world's largest digital relationship networks. US Revenues comprised some 65% of total revenues for the firm's quarter.
Non-GAAP net income for the quarter was $18.1 million. For comparison, you can read TNW's coverage of LinkedIn's last quarterly report here.
Given the market's reaction, and the fact that LinkedIn did manage to best expectations on one metric, the company performed well. Still, the company is richly valued. According to Google Finance, before this report and its recent stock uptick, LinkedIn's PE ratio was over 575. LinkedIn's performance today may buoy its Beauregard Internet brethren, Facebook.
Finally, LinkedIn has boosted its full year fiscal expectations "upward to $915 million to $925 million from the prior range of $880 million to $900 million." Full speed ahead.
What follows is LinkedIn's full earnings release:
Mountain View, Calif., — August 2, 2012 —LinkedIn Corporation (NYSE: LNKD), the world's largest professional network on the Internet, currently with more than 175 million members, reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012:
Revenue for the second quarter was $228.2 million, an increase of 89% compared to $121.0 million in the second quarter of 2011.
Net income for the second quarter was $2.8 million, compared to net income of $4.5 million for the second quarter of 2011. Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter was $18.1 million, compared to $10.8 million for the second quarter of 2011. Non-GAAP measures exclude tax-affected stock-based compensation expense and tax-affected amortization of acquired intangible assets.
Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was $50.4 million, or 22% of revenue, compared to $26.3 million for the second quarter of 2011, or 22% of revenue.
GAAP EPS for the second quarter was $0.03; Non-GAAP EPS for the second quarter was $0.16.
"LinkedIn had a strong second quarter with all of our key operating and financial metrics showing solid performance," said Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn. "Our ongoing investment in product innovation drove healthy engagement as measured by unique visiting members and member page views, and our three revenue streams all experienced significant growth."
Second Quarter Financial Details and Operating Summary
Hiring Solutions: Revenue from Hiring Solutions products totaled $121.6 million, an increase of 107% compared to the second quarter of 2011. Hiring Solutions revenue represented 53% of total revenue in the second quarter of 2012, compared to 48% in the second quarter of 2011.
Marketing Solutions: Revenue from Marketing Solutions products totaled $63.1 million, an increase of 64% compared to the second quarter of 2011. Marketing Solutions revenue represented 28% of total revenue in the second quarter of 2012, compared to 32% in the second quarter of 2011.
Premium Subscriptions: Revenue from Premium Subscriptions products totaled $43.5 million, an increase of 82% compared to the second quarter of 2011. Premium Subscriptions represented 19% of total revenue in the second quarter of 2012, compared to 20% of revenue in the second quarter of 2011.
Revenue from the U.S. totaled $147.3 million, and represented 65% of total revenue in the second quarter of 2012. Revenue from international markets totaled $81.0 million, and represented 35% of total revenue in the second quarter of 2012.
Revenue from the field sales channel totaled $129.4 million, and represented 57% of total revenue in the second quarter of 2012. Revenue from the online, direct sales channel totaled $98.8 million, and represented 43% of total revenue in the second quarter of 2012.
GAAP net income for the second quarter was $2.8 million, compared to net income of $4.5 million for the second quarter of 2011. Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter was $18.1 million, compared to $10.8 million in the second quarter of 2011.
GAAP EPS was $0.03 based on 112.3 million fully-diluted weighted shares outstanding compared to $0.04 for the second quarter of 2011 based on 103.1 million fully-diluted weighted shares outstanding. Non-GAAP EPS was $0.16 based on 112.3 million fully-diluted weighted shares outstanding compared to $0.10 for the second quarter of 2011 based on 103.1 million fully-diluted weighted shares outstanding.
"Strong performance across our three product lines drove record levels of revenue and adjusted EBITDA," said Steve Sordello, CFO of LinkedIn. "As we continue to invest aggressively in technology, product, and our businesses, we remain focused on achieving our long-term goals."
For additional information, please see the "Selected Company Metrics and Financials" page on LinkedIn's Investor Relations site.
Second Quarter Highlights and Strategic Announcements
In the second quarter, LinkedIn:
Launched its first app designed for the iPad. The app was received positively, and engagement trends are encouraging as more than half of page views on the app are being generated by content-focused products such as updates, news and groups.
Simplified the design of its flagship social news product LinkedIn Today and added deeper integration into the homepage. Engagement on LinkedIn Today is now up more than 150% since the introduction of these new features.
Released Targeted Status Updates and Follower Statistics to all of the more than two million organizations on LinkedIn with active Company Profiles.
Completed the rollout of Talent Pipeline to the entire universe of LinkedIn Recruiter customers. In less than three months, Recruiter customers have already added more than one million prospective candidates into Talent Pipeline, enhancing their ability to quickly identify and hire new talent for their organizations.
Additionally, in July LinkedIn began rolling out a significant redesign to the homepage, enabling members to discover, share, and discuss the professional information that is most important to them. The redesign has begun to positively impact engagement metrics; for example, shares originating on LinkedIn, including status updates, are now at all-time highs.
LinkedIn is providing guidance for the third quarter of 2012, and revising guidance upward for the full year of 2012 on revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and stock-based compensation, while narrowing the full-year outlook for depreciation and amortization.
Q3 2012 Guidance: Revenue for the third quarter of 2012 is projected to range between $235 million to $240 million. The company expects adjusted EBITDA to range between $42 million and $45 million. The company expects stock-based compensation to range between $27 and $28 million and depreciation and amortization to range between $20 million and $22 million.
Full Year 2012 Guidance: The company has revised its expected revenue range upward to $915 million to $925 million from the prior range of $880 million to $900 million. The company has also revised upward its expected adjusted EBITDA range to $185 million to $190 million from the prior range of $170 million to $175 million. The company now expects stock-based compensation to range between $85 million and $95 million, while the range for depreciation and amortization is now $75 million to $80 million.
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Ptolemaios IV. zvaný Filopatór (řecky , vládl 221 – 204 př.n.l., syn Ptolemaia III. a Berenikce II., byl čtvrtým egyptským faraonem z dynastie Ptolemaiovců. Za vlády Ptolemaia IV. Filopatóra začala ptolemaiovská říše upadat. Vnuk Ptolemaie II. nejen sledoval lehkost a potěšení, pro poživačný život, literární a estetické smyslnosti mu naplňovali jeho života, ale byl lhostejný k charakteru lidí, kterým dovolil řídit záležitosti království, pokud mu poskytovali prostředky pro pohodlný život. S vládou si příliš starostí nedělal. Muž, který skutečně vládl ptolemaiovské říši za Filopatóra, byl ministr Sosibius, syn Dioskuridův.

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Někdy mezi říjnem a prosincem 222 př. n. l. zemřel Ptolemaios III. a Ptolemaios IV. byl korunován králem. Novému králi bylo asi dvacet let a byl pod silným vlivem dvou prominentních aristokratů, zejména dvořanů Sosibia a Agathokla bratra Agathocley, milenky Ptolemaia IV.Po nástupu na trůn Ptolemaia IV. Sosibius připravil rozsáhlou čistku královské rodiny, umluvil Ptolemaios IV. aby zlikvidoval každého, kdo by se mu mohl postavit a ohrozit jeho výsostnou pozici u dvora. V této době byl pravděpodobně zavražděn strýc Ptolemaia IV., Lysimachos . Věřilo se, že jeho matka Berenice II. podporovala jeho mladšího bratra Magase, který zastával  vojenské velení a byl v armádě oblíbený, takže bylo nasnadě, aby  Magas byl odstraněn, ve své koupeli byl opařen k smrti. Berenice II zemřela krátce poté, když byla  otrávena. Naproti tomu starší sestra Ptolemaia IV., Arsinoé III. s ním měla těsný vztah a v roce 220 př.n.l. si ji Philopator  vzal za manželku., Vztahy v okruhu panovnické rodiny, četných rádců a prominentů, zatím neohrozily moc říše a chod její byrokratické správní struktury, která musela neustále odrážet útoky na ovládaná území na severu v Levantě. Stálé ohrožení přicházelo z Antiochie se seleukovcem Antiochem III., který usiloval o dobytí Palestiny. V roce 217 př.n.l. jeho vojska postoupila až k hranice Egypta, kde se střetl s Egypťany 21. června, kteří jej v bitvě u Raphie na hranici s Palestinou porazili. Neočekávané vítězství nad seleukovském Antiochem III. podařilo udržet kontrolu nad Palestinou. Tím, že vyzbrojil Egypťany pro svou válku proti Antiochovi, měl Ptolemaios na krátkou dobu vynikající nápad, ale nebral v úvahu budoucnost. Vojáci, pyšní na své vítězství u Raphie, už nebyli ochotni poslouchat rozkazy, ale hledali vůdce v domnění, že by si ho mohli zvolit sami. A krátce poté tak skutečně učinili.
Synod kněží v Memfis k příležitosti tohoto vítězství nechal zhotovit stélu "Raphie dekret", datovanou 11.11.217 př.n.l. a nalezenou 1799, kde tento jejich výnos uvádí reakci egyptských kněží na velké vítězství nad Syřany v roce 217 př.n.l. Je vytesána v Chrámu boha Ptaha v Memfis; úvodní trojjazyčný text stély uvádí:

Na vojenské expedice a další náklady paláce vládci uvalili v Dolním Egyptě daň ze sklizně a v Horním Egyptu daň z výkonu úřadu, takže i vesnický písař musel platit provizi z jmenování, také to byla daň z pronajaté půdy. Stát zavedl nový ekonomický režim v celém Egyptě, který přeměňoval stále více půdy na produkci pšenice, využívání zprostředkovatelů k vybírání příjmů a maximalizace zdanění všemi možnými prostředky. V důsledku toho ptolemaiovský Egypt předstihl všechny ostatní helénistické státy v bohatství a moci. Ale tato politika také plodila nestabilitu a iniciovaly častá povstání. Šestý až osmý zákon kolapsu společnosti se naplnil.

Vzpoura 206 př.n.l.
Sociální nepokoje vypukly v Dolním Egyptě, které iniciovali válkou zocelení egyptští vojáci po bitvě u Raphie v deltě Nilu, rabovali vesnice, rolníci je opouštěli a žili jako psanci . Bandité zaútočili na řeckou posádku a egyptský chrám, oba symboly represe. Makedonští a Seleukovští králové Ptolemaiovi IV. nabídli svou pomoc , čímž odložili své dynastické soupeření tváří v tvář tomu domorodému povstání, ale s malým úspěchem. Svoji účast vyjádřila Římská republika pověřeným vyslancem. Během několika let v dolním Egypt zuřila občanská válka. Ta se přenesla i do Horního Egyptu, kde přetrvávala zášť proti vládě v Alexandrii. V Thébách se rebelové v roce 205 př.n.l. ujali moci. Jejich vůdci Horwenneferovi    bylo přiznáno kněžství Amona a na podzim 205 př.n.l., se prohlásil faraonem a prakticky celý Horní Egypt byl pod jeho vládou, od Abydosu na severu, až po Inerty (Gebelein) na jihu. Zemské desky byly zničeny, nenáviděná daň režimu byla zrušena a Řekové byli nuceni opustit své domovy. Pro obnovení vlády v Horním Egyptu Ptolemaios IV. přerušil probíhající zahraniční intervence a snažil se o obnovení dobrých vztahů s králem Nubie Arqamani v Meroë a spolupráci při výstavbě chrámu pro nubijské bohy, jak dokládají nápisy v chrámu v Philae a chrámu v KalabchahPovstání, které se v Thébách legalizovalo, přežilo Ptolemaie IV. a prakticky celou doby vlády následníka Ptolemaios V. Epifanése, než se jej podařilo urovnat, a to až po rozsáhlých ekonomických a správních reformách

Ptolemaios IV. úmrtí
Uprostřed tohoto konfliktu, v červenci nebo srpnu 204 př.n.l., za nejasných okolností, zemřel Ptolemaios IV. Zmiňuje požár v paláci. V této době také mu zemřela manželka Arsinoé III., krátce před svou vlastní smrtí. Podle Polybia byla zavražděna Sosibiem. Po několika dnech, během kterých byla smrt utajena, byl jeho šestiletý syn Ptolemaios V. Epifanés formálně prohlášen králem, avšak jeho regenty se stali Sosibius a ministr Agathocleus, bratr Agathocles. Řešení vzpoury a rozkladu říše tak přešlo jako dědictví na mladého následníka.

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Literatura
 Werner Huß: Ägypten in hellenistischer Zeit 332-30 v. Chr. C. H. Beck, München, 2001;
 Hegyi Dolores – Kertész István – Németh György – Sarkady János: Görög történelem a kezdetektől Kr. e. 30-ig. 2005, Osiris,
 Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. Szerk.: William Smith. Boston, C. Little & J. Brown, 1867. Lásd még itt.
 Hodder M.Westropp, Handbook ofArchǽology, Egyptian - Greek - Etruscan - Roman; London 1867
 Andrew Monson, Rule and revenue in Egypt and Rome: political stability and fiscal institutions;

Související články
 Alexandr Veliký
 Ptolemaiovci
 Ptolemaiovský Egypt
 Ptolemaios I. Sótér
 Ptolemaios II. Filadelfos
 Ptolemaios III. Euergetés

Externí odkazy

 Ptolemy Philopator I at LacusCurtius — (Chapter VII of E. R. Bevan's House of Ptolemy, 1923)
 Ptolemy IV — (Egyptian Royal Genealogy)
 The great revolt of the Egyptians:205–186 BC  (2004)
 Ptolemy IV Philopator entry in historical sourcebook by Mahlon H. Smith

Muži
Ptolemaiovci
Narození ve 3. století př. n. l.
Úmrtí v roce 205 př. n. l.

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Tandy: Corvette IMSA package "slightly more stable" than "edgy" Porsche
Autosport 3 days ago David Malsher-Lopez
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Long-time Porsche ace Nick Tandy says he has been pleasantly surprised by the Corvette C8.R's handling traits following his transition to the Corvette Racing squad.
Tandy raced and won in Porsches from 2010 through 2020 and, although he competed in the 919 Prototype full-time in the WEC in 2017, and won Le Mans outright in 2015, most of his time was spent in 911s in the GT classes.
Driving the CORE autosport-run Porsche 911 RSRs in the IMSA SportsCar Championship, Tandy racked up 13 wins over seven years, including a 24 Hours at Daytona victory, three Sebring 12 Hours and three Petit Le Mans - one of which was an overall victory.
Tandy replaces Oliver Gavin as full-time partner to Tommy Milner for the mid-engined Corvette C8.R's second season of competition.
The team's other entry, driven by Antonio Garcia and Jordan Taylor, dominated the GT Le Mans championship in 2020 with five wins, while Milner/Gavin made it six victories for the C8.R in 11 races.
Following a test at Sebring last month, Tandy says the car compares favourably to the Porsche 911 RSR-19 he raced last season.
"The thing that pleased me most is how natural the C8.R felt straightaway," he said.
"There are, of course, many nuances and bits and pieces on how to extract time and consistency out of the car and the tyres on which Corvette Racing compete. It felt pretty comfortable and familiar after a day's running. This was a big positive for me.
Tandy explained that the longer-wheelbase Corvette requires a marginally different approach to the Porsche, and added that he expects the car to perform well at a different range of events compared to his previous car.
However, he added that he expects the car to be consistent across the IMSA season, and will have to learn to find the limits of the Corvette's range.
"There are slight differences [required in driving style]," Tandy said. "The thing with the 911s we had was the short wheelbase.
"As the cars got wider and wider, and with the team exploiting the aero, having a wide car with a short wheelbase does make a car edgy.
"This was one of the most pleasing aspects of getting into the C8.R. It has a slightly longer wheelbase so it's slightly more stable in lot of places. This is just the basic architecture of the car.
"There are places where a short wheelbase helps - at Long Beach, for example. But it does make it edgy to drive sometimes.
"The Corvette was a breath of fresh air in some areas.
"The consistency of how you can push the car is something I'm looking forward to exploit and not constantly being on the limit and going over it.
"It's an endurance racing machine, and it's designed for a reason: to be consistent and enable us guys as drivers to go out and push as hard as we can and try to limit mistakes."
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Woman dies and man left in life-threatening condition after eight-vehicle crash on the A38
The incident happened at Glynn Valley and closed the road for several hours
Philippa Jenkins
A woman has died following a serious crash involving eight vehicles on the A38 yesterday evening which has also left a man in a life-threatening condition.
At 5.45pm on Sunday (May 6) the incident occurred on the eastbound carriageway of the A38 approaching Trago Mills, Glynn Valley, in Cornwall involving a motorbike.
As a result of the crash the 62-year-old man riding a Honda Motorcycle and a 64-year-old woman, who was the pillion passenger suffered life-threatening injuries.
Both were taken to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth by ambulance.
Sadly the woman died shortly after arriving at the hospital. The man is described as being in a critical condition.
The drivers and occupants of the other vehicles involved suffered minor injuries.
A 19-year-old woman, who was the driver of one of the vehicles involved, was interviewed about the collision at Charles Cross Police Station.
Local officers from Devon and Cornwall Police as well as officers from the Roads Policing Team, and Serious Collision Investigation Unit all attended the scene.
Police confirmed the road was reopened at 3am this morning.
If anyone has any information please call 101 or email 101@dc.police.uk quoting log reference 749 060518.
A30Live updates as A30 in Cornwall is blocked in both directions due to crashThe busy road is blocked between Marazanvose and Chiverton Cross roundabout
Truro Crown CourtMan forced woman into car and drove wrong way down A30He was out on licence following a long sentence at the time of this offence
Royal FamilyQueen 'seriously considered' stripping Harry and Meghan of duke and duchess titlesA source has told the Evening Standard that she and the Prince of Wales didn't want to appear 'petty'
WeatherIt's so cold that gritters are going out twice in Cornwall
It could be as cold as -4C tonight


Veterans can enjoy many health care benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). According to the VA, about 40 percent of the more than 22 million veterans are receiving health care from the Veterans Health Administration, and there are still more options available.
Veterans who were honorably discharged after at least two years of military service may qualify for VA health care. Disabled veterans are given priority for services through VA hospitals and medical centers. There aren't any premiums, but a co-pay may be required and services may be limited in rural areas.
Disabled veterans may also qualify for other government programs such as Medicare or Medicaid benefits depending on their age, income, and the nature of their disability. Tricare is another option for military veterans and their immediate family members, with several plans and options for health care coverage.
When veterans apply for and are approved for veterans disability benefits they obtain proof that they have a service-connected disability. This can often help qualify them for expedited medical care and evaluations in the VA health system.
Disabled veterans currently enrolled in the VA health care system will qualify as having health care coverage in regards to the upcoming requirements of the Affordable Care Act that require everybody obtain health insurance. However, military spouses not covered under VA health care will still have to comply with the new laws, so programs such as Tricare may be important resources to look into in the coming months.
If you are a veteran seeking benefits for a disabling condition you believe was acquired due to or during your military service you have the right to file a claim for veterans' disability benefits. The Law Offices of Veterans Help Group is here to help, so contact us today – 1-855-855-8992.


new Delhi . The Mahindra XUV 300 compact SUV is going to be launched on February 14. This SUV will be equipped with some first in-class features (for the first time in the segment). Mahindra has given strong safety features in this SUV. The announcement of its price will be on the launch day, but the company has indicated that this SUV will hit the SUV of the price range of 8 to 12 lakh rupees. Seeing the price and features, it is believed that it will hit the five strong SUVs in the market. Mahindra XUV 300 Maruti's Vitara can give Braja a tough fight. X showroom price of Vitra Breja is 7.67 million to 10.42 lakh. At the same time, the price of the XUV 300 is likely to be between 8 to 12 lakh rupees. The price of the Ford's superb SUV is almost the same as the range of the Mahindra XUV300. The SUV of the initial X showroom price of 7.82 lakh can also get hit by Mahindra's new compact SUV. The Renault's popular SUV will also be competing with the XUV 300. Duster costs 7.99 lakh to 12.09 lakh rupees. Experts believe that according to the price, almost every variant of duster will be in the range of the XUV300. Nissan recently launched this SUV in the market. This has been launched in the range of Creta. Its price ranges from 9.55 lakh to 14.65 lakhs. This SUV will also get the base and mid-model collision with the XUV 300.


These past couple of weeks have flown by. With our Spring Musical taking place last week, finding times to meet has been challenging. Rehearsals and special schedules left few openings. However, we were back at it this week for a couple of days.
We've added the Kinect into the project, and began testing calibration. Because of the sensitivity, and need for accuracy in the readings, we stationed the sandbox in PIRL, which may end up as its regular home. The open floor space and smooth, level surface make for an ideal location.
We didn't have time to do a full calibration of the Kinect, using the Raw Viewer application, but did a test run of the sandbox software anyway. I think for both Charlie and me, getting to this point in the project was a milestone. It became real for the first time, as we worked our hands through the sand and witnessed the change in topography as the data was read by the Kinect. There is more work to be done, but this was a huge step forward.
Below is a photo slideshow of the week, and at the very bottom, a short video clip.


While there are several plants and flowers, only a few plants are truly dangerous for your dog. The common plant in your living room or your garden may be poisonous to your dog. If it is so, they can cause mild irritation and in severe cases, they might even cause the death of your dog. In some cases, your dog might need emergency veterinary care. In short, if your dog eats poisonous plant or flower it can die. You never want this to happen with your dog right? Here, is a list of different flowers and plants toxic to dogs which you should watch out for.
Flowers are beautiful and also used to decorate your home. But many dog owners don't know there are a number of flowers that can be toxic for their dogs.
In case, the dog eats a wrong flower, it can become very ill and in some cases, even the dog can die and it is not what you expected. So, you need to be very careful in keeping them away from those plants and flowers that can harm your dog.
Daffodil, hyacinth, and tulip flowers can damage a dog's esophagus and mouth that leads to drooling, severe diarrhea, vomiting, etc. Even if your dog eats this kind of flowers, his/her heartbeat becomes abnormal and for this, he/she might even die. In the below section, you can check out a complete list of summer-time and common run plants and flowers those are really dangerous.
Azalea or rhododendron can affect dogs. Signs of toxicity include vomiting, excess salivation, weakness, coma, nervous system depression, collapse, and death.
This flower can cause allergic dermatitis with repeated skin exposure. Berry ingestion could result in intestinal upset like; abdominal pain, diarrhea or vomiting.
Aloe vera has numerous medical benefits, but the skin and inner layers are quite toxic to dogs. The gel or liquid is medicinal for humans but it is quite dangerous. Once your dog eats this plant, then he/she can suffer from the depression, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, and also tremors change in the urine color.
This plant is also known as Cornstalk plant, Dracaena, Dragon Tree or Ribbon Plant. Clinical signs of intaking this plant includes vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, excess salivation.
If your dog eats this flower, then your dog might suffer may the below diseases.
Dieffenbachia is a common houseplant, also known as Dumb Cane. Signs of toxicity include intense burning, oral irritation, along with irritation of mouth, tongue, and lips, excessive drooling, difficulty swallowing, and vomiting.
Carnation is a very beautiful flower. You can see this flower around yourself. But make sure that your dog should stay away from this flower. Once, your dog eats the flower and after that, he/she can suffer from gastrointestinal and skin problem.
English Ivy can lead to irritation of the mouth and intestinal tract, showing up as stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting or excessive salivation.
Geranium flower plant is toxic for dogs. Clinical signs include vomiting, anorexia, depression, and dermatitis or skin irritation.
Cyclamen is a common household flowering plant that is also called Salbread. The roots are particularly dangerous but ingestion of any part can cause vomiting, oral irritation, heart abnormalities, seizures, and even death.
Daffodil, the whole plant is poisonous to dogs. The daffodil plant can cause vomiting, convulsions, arrhythmias, abnormal pain, diarrhea, and a significant drop in blood pressure.
Like the daffodil, the entire tulip is also poisonous for dogs. The leaf is the most dangerous part and the ingestion can cause significant oral irritation and excessive drooling nausea.
The amaryllis can cause abnormal pain, hypersalivation, vomiting, depression, and anorexia.
Autumn crocus is another plant where the bulb is the most toxic part for the dogs. This plant can cause an intense burning sensation in the mouth as well as vomiting, diarrhea, liver, and kidney. It also damages the seizures and even heart arrhythmias.
Oleander is a flowery shrub that's popular throughout California in the Southern. It causes a variety of severe heart problems if eaten. Other symptoms include incoordination, vomiting more, and muscle tremors.
Kalanchoe is a popular houseplant because of its smell. By mistake, if your dogs eat it, then it can lead to vomiting and diarrhea. In rare cases, this plant also causes heart arrhythmias.
Hydrangea plant is toxic, particularly for cats and dogs. The most common clinical signs are vomiting depression.
The jade plant is also known as dwarf rubber plant. The flowers poisonous to dogs. Signs of toxicity include depression, vomiting, weakness, and slow heart rate.
The sago palm is also known as coontie palm. It is a harmful plant for the dogs. That can show up as blood in faces, jaundice, increased thirst, bruising clotting disorder, and vomiting. The seeds are most toxic but the whole part of this plant is poisonous.
Satin photos or silver philodendron is toxic to dogs. Analytic signs include intense burning, oral irritation, along with irritation of the lips, mouth tongue and vomiting.
This chrysanthemum flower plant is also a very popular flower plant. If you don't keep your dog away from this plant, then they can suffer from vomiting, excessive salivation, and loss of coordination.
The citronella plant is also called as the mosquito plant. Dogs who came into contact with the citronella plant can experience skin irritation. Ingestion can result in lethargy, loss of appetite, and diarrhea.
The Hyacinthus Oriental plant can lead to vomiting, depression, diarrhea, and tremors among dogs.
Easter cactus is also known as Schlumbergera bridge plant. The ingestion can turn into depression, diarrhea, and vomiting.
I believe, now you get a clear idea about those dangerous plants and flowers that can take the life of your lovable dog. So, I suggest to all the dog owners that before buying a pretty plant, give a quick look to the above article. As I mentioned earlier that some beautiful potted plant may take the life of your darling dog.


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Q: I'm not able to have just the admin's information display in index Using Ruby 2.2, Rails 4.2.5.1, with Devise gem. I defined the user as admin when installing Devise. Each admin can create an event. When logged in, I want the admin to only see the list of events they have created.  At this point all events created by all admins are showing up. Having tried many solutions offered in my searches, I continue to get various errors so I have put the code back to working order but, again, I'm getting all events showing up. I'm considering installing CanCanCan as I understand its Ability function might help, but this is such a common need I feel there has to be an easy approach I'm missing.  Any help would be most appreciated.  Below is the events controller, events views index.html.erb, the events model and admin model, and the routes.rb code.
events_controller.rb:
class EventsController < ApplicationController

def index
   @events = Event.all
end

def show
    @event = Event.find(params[:id])
end

def new
  @event = Event.new
end

def edit
  @event = Event.find(params[:id])
end

def create
  @event = Event.new(event_params)

  if @event.save
    redirect_to @event
  else
    render 'new'
  end
end

def update
  @event = Event.find(params[:id])

  if @event.update(event_params)
    redirect_to @event
  else
    render 'edit'
  end
end

def destroy
  @event = Event.find(params[:id])
  @event.destroy

  redirect_to events_path
end

private
  def event_params
    params.require(:event).permit(:name_of_event, :description_tag_line, :description, :date, :time, :location, :ticket_price)
  end
end

routes.rb:
Rails.application.routes.draw do

  devise_for :admins
    resources :events
      resources :ticket_buyers

  get 'pages/home'

  get 'pages/about'

  root 'home#index'

  match ':controller(/:action(/:id))', :via => [:get, :post]
end

model event.rb:
class Event < ActiveRecord::Base
    belongs_to :admin

    has_many :ticket_buyers, dependent: :destroy

    validates :name_of_event, presence: true, length: {maximum: 40}
    validates :description_tag_line, presence: true, length: {maximum: 100}
    validates :description, presence: true, length: {maximum: 300}
    validates :date, presence: true
    validates :time, presence: true
    validates :location, presence: true, length: {maximum: 40}
    validates :ticket_price, presence: true, length: {maximum: 5}
end

model admin.rb:
class Admin < ActiveRecord::Base
    has_many :events, dependent: :destroy

  devise :database_authenticatable, :registerable,
         :recoverable, :rememberable, :trackable, :validatable
end

views events index.html.erb:

<%= notice %>

Events

          Name of event
          Description tag line
          Description
          Date
          Time
          Location
          Ticket price

  <% @events.each do |event| %>
    <tr class="<%= cycle('list_line_odd', 'list_line_even') %>">
      <%= event.name_of_event %>
      <%= event.description_tag_line %>
      <%= event.description %>
      <%= event.date %>
      <%= event.time %>
      <%= event.location %>
      <%= event.ticket_price %>
      <%= link_to 'Show', event_path(event) %>
      <%= link_to 'Edit', edit_event_path(event) %>
      <%= link_to 'Delete', event_path(event),
              method: :delete,
              data: { confirm: 'Are you sure?' } %>

  <% end %>

<%= link_to 'New event', new_event_path %>

A: it looks like you're not using devise to authenticate the admin at all (e.g add before_action :authenticate_admin! in the EventsController).
As soon you do, you can use current_admin as the currently authenticated admin and then you need to use it in the index query -
def index
    @events = Event.where(admin: current_admin)
end

For more information please read Devise documentation (https://github.com/plataformatec/devise)


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Q: Are pre-compiled templates useful for non-node sites? I have been researching methods for pre-compiling my _underscore templates and am beginning to think that 99% of people who are pre-compiling their templates seem to be running node.
This makes me think that maybe pre-compiling is intended to only be beneficial for rendering templates on the server instead of the client.
Is this true?
Is there any benefit in compiling temnplates on the server which will only be rendered in the client?

A: "Really only useful" is a little subjective, don't you think? If you're asking about whether it's more important to pre-compile templates used server-side as opposed to client-side, it usually is, simply because a server is going to have to render them potentially several thousand times a second so it's wasteful to have to compile them each time they're rendered.
In a client-side app, the main concern is whether there's any user-noticeable slowdown associated with rendering templates. There usually isn't, and if there is, generally only a few (maybe partial templates used to build large list views) are responsible. So in most client-side apps, pre-compiling templates is a form of premature optimization.


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Much admired 1930's two story Colonial situated midway between San Vicente and Sunset on the desirable west side of beautiful, tree-lined South Carmelina Avenue. Set behind gates with great street presence, wonderful charm, great natural light, perfect floor plan and beautiful front and rear gardens. Main level includes formal living room with built-in bookshelves & fireplace, formal dining room with built-in cupboards, and very generous sun-filled kitchen/family room that opens to bluestone terrace and large, private grassy yard. Upstairs there are four bedrooms and three baths, including a very spacious master with vaulted ceiling, beautiful redone bath and large walk-in closet. There is also a fabulous detached guest room or children's play room with bath that opens to the garden. A warm, inviting home in the heart of Brentwood.


Eloise is a slim A-line gown with an illusion jewel neckline featuring a plunging panel in the front. The stand out feature quite literally is an illusion slit that is uncovered across the side of the gown, creating a swirling length of floral lace to interrupt the soft tulle skirt. The sheer illusion lace back is finished off with a row of buttons.


Balancing the pool water is not the only way to keep your swimming pool water sparkling clear, you also need to have a clean filter, and possibly some light cleaning to remove scale, dirt, and stains.
Kleen It is a powerful cleaning agent for removing scale, rust and deposits from D.E., cartridge and sand filters. It also removes dirt and debris that build up in the filter – without damaging the filter equipment.
Strip Kwik removes oils and grease from all types of filters. It acts as a shampoo for the filter, removing grease and oil from filters and keeping filters working at optimum performance. This keeps water clearer, reduces maintenance costs, and lengthens the life of the filter media.
If you use a cover during the off-season months, you'll need to protect and store it once it's removed. This product is a cleaner/deodorizer that allows the pool cover to be stored wet and still remain protected.
Off The Wall® allows you to efficiently remove scale, dirt, and stains on most types of pool and spa surfaces including vinyl, fiberglass, ceramic, stainless steel, aluminum and painted surfaces. This convenient gel formula is specifically formulated for compatibility with swimming pool and spa water.
Scale Inhibitor is highly effective at preventing scale build-up from high calcium levels. It's easy to use while protecting pool surfaces and equipment from costly damage. Scale Inhibitor stays effective for up to four weeks.


Each summer, Trinity has an exciting Vacation Bible School!
Over 100 children and adults take part, bringing God's Word and Mission into each child's life as they experience all God has to offer!
Music, Crafts, Bible lessons, and outdoor activities make this a fun and interesting experience for children from age 3 to 5th Grade.


Thank you for your interest in joining The Casual Gourmet team! We are always looking for qualified people to fill part-time and full-time catering, office and retail jobs. Please take a look at our current openings below. You can also give us a call at 508.775.4946 or drop us an email at staffing@thecasualgourmet.com.


A subscription is a safety net. It's peace of mind in the event of an emergency. Depending on the type of subscription you have, Fairview Township EMS will cover up to you and your family, anywhere in the state of Pennsylvania, should the need for emergency ground transport by ambulance be necessary. Most insurance companies do not cover the entire cost of an ambulance transport. This can leave you with the leftover bill, which can still be a sizeable amount. With a subscription, whatever amount is leftover is forgiven and considered paid in full. A subscription is considered a donation to the organization.
What Different Kinds Of Subscriptions Are There?
Take a look at our brochure to see all of our subscriptions and choose which one is right for you.
Subscriptions last from March 1st through the following February, regardless of when the subscription is acquired.
Is There Anything Subscriptions Don't Cover?
Regardless of which subscription you choose, subscriptions from Fairview Township EMS do not cover aeromedical transports, non-emergency or inter-facility transports, or transports that occur outside of the state of Pennsylvania. Further your subscription dose not cover services provided to you that are deemed not medically necessary by your insurance carrier. Individuals requesting transport to a facility other than the closest appropriate facility will be responsible for the additional mileage charges.
You can stop by our offices during normal business hours to pick up a full brochure, or you can view a summary copy online to decide which subscription is right for you. If you can't make it to our offices, give us a call and we can mail a full brochure out to you.


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ViS Carbon Fiber Hoods are made from the finest carbon fiber available. Each hood is protected with a UV coating which allows the hood to hold its high gloss finish. All our carbon fiber hoods are Grade A and above. ViS Carbon Fiber Hoods have a tight carbon weave, rolled edges, and one piece undersiding. Hood pins are required.
About VIS Racing Sports
VIS Racing Sports, Inc. has been the vanguard of automotive restyling since its inception in 1996. Based in Southern California, VIS Racing remains at the forefront of auto restyling products for import, domestic, Euro, exotic, SUV, and truck applications. VIS Racing is the brand that started the ultra-aggressive body kit styling movement in aerodynamic kits, widebody kits, JDM conversions, spoilers, and its ever-popular carbon fiber hoods and trunks. It is also the first to set the industry standard for Grade-A quality carbon fiber that many consumers have come to expect. The company is constantly working with restyling experts to bring the most up-to-date styles to fruition in the U.S. market.
Company Growth and Expansion
VIS Racing has undergone several stages of growth; its most drastic being the one it experienced in 2004. That year, VIS Racing acquired West Wings, one of the few U.S.-based polyurethane manufacturers. Since then, VIS has been able to offer high-quality, ultra-durable polyurethane aerodynamic kits tailored for U.S. customers.
Another milestone for VIS Racing was expanding from its 45,000 square-foot facility to an over 100,000 square-foot facility. The brand boasts an ample inventory with the fastest shipping possible, offering more than 12,000 styling products for retail or wholesale. Its carbon fiber hoods are currently available in over 250 different styles with a complete carbon fiber product lineup that spans more than 4,000-plus applications.
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If You Really Miss Pancho's Mexican Buffet, The Full Experience is Closer Than You Think
DJ Digital Published: August 24, 2021
Shawn Calvit
If you're looking for delicious nostalgia, the full flavor of Pancho's is only a quick day trip away.
Shawn Calvit was headed back to Lafayette from the Houston area when he saw a familiar sign. It was enough to make him put a halt on his trip home and double back to that familiar logo that caught his eye as he drove by. Soon, Calvit pulled up to the Pancho's Mexican Buffet location off Gulf Freeway in Houston, TX.
Like many people from the Lafayette area, Calvit loved dining in at Pancho's when the Mexican restaurant was here in Lafayette. As a matter of fact, back in the 80s and 90s, there were over 50 Pancho's restaurant locations at one point throughout Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.
The fare was Tex-Mex, but the biggest draw that set them apart from many other restaurants that served a similar menu was their all-you-can-eat buffet. But what made the restaurant even more unique was the waitstaff would bring out any additional food offerings from the buffet while the customers remained seated.
Buffet items included tacos, flautas, enchiladas, tamales, rice, refried beans, and other popular Tex-Mex food.
Perhaps the real reason most of us fondly remember Pancho's was the fact that customers had to "raise the flag" to signal to the waitstaff that your table requested more food.
When Calvit arrived at the Pancho's in Houston, it was one of the first things that he saw, and immediately, he was taken back to the days when he says he "lived off of the food from Pancho's."
While the nostalgia is cool, I asked him to be honest with me about the quality of the food to which he replied "hot and yummy."
Often, we remember things from our childhood through a far better lens than what we actually experienced but Calvit said the food was good enough for him to wish someone would open one back up here in Lafayette.
When I shared Calvit's pics with a few friends they were shocked to hear that there was a Pancho's as close as Houston, just about three hours west of Lafayette. Like many people, they thought all the Pancho's locations had been closed since long ago but the truth is, a few non-corporate locations chose to remain open after Pancho's decided to shut down operations in 2012.
While there are a few locations (in addition to the two in the Houston area) throughout Texas that can be identified with a quick Google search, there is also a Mexican restaurant in Kenner by the name of 2 Amigos Mexican Buffet.
The restaurant was started by two former Pancho's employees who figured since they knew the business "inside and out" that they would open up their own restaurant that allowed them to continue offering the same great food and service that their old customers loved about Pancho's.
Based on numerous reviews, customers have said that it's almost exactly like they remember the Tex-Mex from Pancho's, even down to the fla—well, it's actually a light. But it works just like the flag, letting the server know that you're ready for more delicious Mexican food.
So, there you have it. If you've ever craving Pancho's, you can get the flavor you desire within a few hours, whether you decide to go east or west.
Or make a stop the next time you're in the Houston or New Orleans area. Bon Appetit!
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        $this->src_cmd = $this->readUrl();

        //Read input data
        $this->src_input = $this->readHttp();
        $this->src_input += $this->readInput(file_get_contents('php://input'));

        //Merge header data
        if (!empty($this->header_keys)) {
            $this->src_input = array_diff_key($this->src_input, array_flip($this->header_keys));
            $this->src_input += $this->readHeader();
        }

        //Merge cookie data
        if (!empty($this->cookie_keys)) {
            $this->src_input = array_diff_key($this->src_input, array_flip($this->cookie_keys));
            $this->src_input += $this->readCookie();
        }

        //Fix getting CMD from data
        if ('' === $this->src_cmd && isset($this->src_input['c'])) {
            $this->src_cmd = $this->src_input['c'];
            unset($this->src_input['c']);
        }

        //Call user registered handler for post process
        if (is_callable($this->cgi_handler)) {
            call_user_func($this->cgi_handler, $this);
        }
    }

    /**
     * Read arguments (CLI)
     *
     * c: CMD (required)
     * d: Data package (required)
     * r: Return type (json/xml/plain, default: none, optional)
     * ... Other CLI params (optional)
     */
    public function readCli(): void
    {
        //Read opt data
        $opt = getopt('c:d:r::', [], $optind);

        //Read argv data
        $argv = array_slice($_SERVER['argv'], $optind);

        //Pick CMD from argv
        if (!isset($opt['c']) && !empty($argv)) {
            $opt['c'] = array_shift($argv);
        }

        //Fill CLI argv
        if (!empty($argv)) {
            $this->src_argv = implode(' ', $argv);
        }

        //Set default data type
        $this->cli_data_type = 'none';
        $this->content_type  = 'application/json';

        if (isset($opt['r'])) {
            if (!in_array($opt['r'], ['json', 'text', 'none', 'xml'], true)) {
                $opt['r'] = 'text';
            }

            //Set CLI data type
            $this->cli_data_type = &$opt['r'];

            //Find correct content type
            foreach ($this->response_types as $type) {
                if (false !== strpos($type, $opt['r'])) {
                    $this->content_type = &$type;
                    break;
                }
            }

            unset($type);
        }

        //Decode CMD
        if (isset($opt['c'])) {
            $this->src_cmd = $this->decodeData($opt['c']);
        }

        //Decode input data
        if (isset($opt['d'])) {
            $input_data = $this->decodeData($opt['d']);

            if (empty($this->src_input = $this->readInput($input_data))) {
                parse_str($input_data, $this->src_input);
            }
        }

        unset($opt, $optind, $argv);

        //Call user registered handler for post process
        if (is_callable($this->cli_handler)) {
            call_user_func($this->cli_handler, $this);
        }
    }

    /**
     * Output data source
     */
    public function output(): void
    {
        if (is_callable($this->output_handler)) {
            call_user_func($this->output_handler, $this);
        }

        !headers_sent() && header('Content-Type: ' . $this->content_type . '; charset=utf-8');

        $data = 1 === count($this->src_output) ? current($this->src_output) : $this->src_output;

        if (!empty($this->src_msg)) {
            $data = $this->src_msg + ['data' => $data];
        }

        switch ($this->content_type) {
            case 'application/json':
                if (is_array($data) && empty($data)) {
                    $data = (object)$data;
                }

                echo json_encode($data, JSON_FORMAT);
                break;

            case 'application/xml':
                echo $this->toXml((array)$data);
                break;

            case 'text/plain':
                echo is_array($data) ? $this->toString($data) : (string)$data;
                break;

            case 'text/html':
                if (is_string($data) || is_numeric($data)) {
                    echo $data;
                } elseif (isset($data['data']) && is_string($data['data'])) {
                    echo $data['data'];
                } elseif (is_array($data) && is_string($res = current($data))) {
                    echo $res;
                } else {
                    echo 'Invalid HTML Page!';
                }
                break;

            case 'text/none':
                break;

            default:
                echo '"' . $this->content_type . '" NOT support!';
                break;
        }

        unset($data, $res);
    }

    /**
     * Encode data in base64 with data header
     *
     * @param string $value
     *
     * @return string
     */
    public function encodeData(string $value): string
    {
        return $this->base64_marker . base64_encode($value);
    }

    /**
     * Decode data in base64 with data header
     *
     * @param string $value
     *
     * @return string
     */
    public function decodeData(string $value): string
    {
        if (0 === strpos($value, $this->base64_marker)) {
            $value = substr($value, strlen($this->base64_marker));
            $value = base64_decode($value);
        }

        return $value;
    }

    /**
     * Array content to XML
     *
     * @param array $array
     * @param bool  $root
     *
     * @return string
     */
    public function toXml(array $array, bool $root = true): string
    {
        $xml = $end = '';

        if ($root && 1 < count($array)) {
            $xml .= '<xml>';
            $end = '</xml>';
        }

        foreach ($array as $key => $item) {
            if (is_numeric($key)) {
                $key = 'xml_' . (string)$key;
            }

            $xml .= '<' . $key . '>';

            $xml .= is_array($item)
                ? self::toXml($item, false)
                : (!is_numeric($item) ? '<![CDATA[' . $item . ']]>' : $item);

            $xml .= '</' . $key . '>';
        }

        if ($root) {
            $xml .= $end;
        }

        unset($array, $root, $end, $key, $item);
        return $xml;
    }

    /**
     * Array content to string
     *
     * @param array $array
     *
     * @return string
     */
    public function toString(array $array): string
    {
        $string = '';

        foreach ($array as $key => $value) {
            $string .= (is_string($key) ? $key . ':' . PHP_EOL : '') . "    " . (is_array($value) ? $this->toString($value) : (string)$value . PHP_EOL);
        }

        unset($array, $key, $value);
        return $string;
    }

    /**
     * Read accept type
     */
    private function readAccept(): void
    {
        //Accept type already defined
        if ('' !== $this->content_type) {
            return;
        }

        //Set default accept type to "application/json"
        if (!isset($_SERVER['HTTP_ACCEPT'])) {
            $this->content_type = 'application/json';
            return;
        }

        //Read accept type from header
        $match_type = 'application/json';
        $match_pos  = strlen($_SERVER['HTTP_ACCEPT']);

        foreach ($this->response_types as $type) {
            if (false === ($pos = stripos($_SERVER['HTTP_ACCEPT'], $type))) {
                continue;
            }

            if ($pos < $match_pos) {
                $match_pos  = $pos;
                $match_type = $type;
            }
        }

        $this->content_type = &$match_type;
        unset($match_type, $match_pos, $type, $pos);
    }

    /**
     * Read CMD from URL
     *
     * @return string
     */
    private function readUrl(): string
    {
        //Read from PATH_INFO
        if (isset($_SERVER['PATH_INFO']) && 1 < strlen($_SERVER['PATH_INFO'])) {
            return substr($_SERVER['PATH_INFO'], 1);
        }

        //Read from REQUEST_URI
        if (false !== $start = strpos($_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'], '/', 1)) {
            $stop = strpos($_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'], '?');

            if (0 < $len = (false === $stop ? strlen($_SERVER['REQUEST_URI']) : $stop) - ++$start) {
                return substr($_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'], $start, $len);
            }
        }

        //CMD NOT found
        return '';
    }

    /**
     * Read HTTP data
     */
    private function readHttp(): array
    {
        return $_FILES + $_POST + $_GET;
    }

    /**
     * Read input data
     *
     * @param string $input
     *
     * @return array
     */
    private function readInput(string $input): array
    {
        //Decode data in JSON
        if (is_array($data = json_decode($input, true))) {
            unset($input);
            return $data;
        }

        //Decode data in XML
        libxml_use_internal_errors(true);
        $xml  = simplexml_load_string($input, 'SimpleXMLElement', LIBXML_NOCDATA);
        $data = false !== $xml ? json_decode(json_encode($xml), true) : [];
        libxml_clear_errors();

        unset($input, $xml);
        return $data;
    }

    /**
     * Read header data
     *
     * @return array
     */
    private function readHeader(): array
    {
        $http_keys   = [];
        $header_data = [];

        foreach ($this->header_keys as $key) {
            $http_keys['HTTP_' . strtoupper(strtr($key, '-', '_'))] = $key;
        }

        $find_keys = array_intersect_key($_SERVER, $http_keys);

        foreach ($find_keys as $key => $value) {
            $header_data[$http_keys[$key]] = $value;
        }

        unset($http_keys, $find_keys, $key, $value);
        return $header_data;
    }

    /**
     * Read cookie data
     *
     * @return array
     */
    private function readCookie(): array
    {
        return array_intersect_key($_COOKIE, array_flip($this->cookie_keys));
    }
}


With my almost 6 years of blogging, I've come to know and become very close to other bloggers & creatives. Some who started out with me, some who I look up to as OG's in the game, and others who I simply met at an event and we instantly clicked! That's what this series is about. My Creative Spotlight Series is something I'm doing to feature the dope people in my tribe who I want to celebrate, who are a source of motivation for me, and can provide hidden gems that should be used in building your own creative success!
To kick off the series, I'm featuring Stacey of HunniPop! When I first met her, chile, yes! I think what attracted us to each other was we both have really big personalities and she respects the fact that I tell it like it is, and she does too. That's what has been our connection. Stacey is doing the damn thing as a blogger and event curator, and the creator of the #lemonpepperkickback who's all about creating a sense of community for us young, thriving, black creatives!
What aspired you to take the path of blogger and event curator?
It's very interesting I have yet to give myself the title has a blogger! But I do see myself taking on that role more in 2019 since I have noticed more people following my personal platform and now Hunnipop, my brand. As far as events, I have always naturally loved to host and entertain so moving into the curating space made sense! I love bringing people together and I love being able to experience things that will be memorable, put those together and my ideas take off! I have a background in working in spaces that have allowed me to see how events work from nonprofit work to network marketing. These opportunities have really allowed me to be inspired.
When you curate an event, what are 3 things you do to ensure success?
First and foremost, thinking of the people who this event will cater too. I put myself in the attendees' position and I think about how I want to feel attending that event and what I would want to experience. How was I greeted? How was the space set up? Etc. Those things matter to me and what I think about first. Secondly, I do my research on the kind of event I am curating or working to get my creative juices flowing. You have to be inspired by something so research is key. Lastly, securing a good space! Whew chile! Where you have your event sets the tone and really places a mark on your brand. So make sure your space makes sense for your event.
In the words of Issa Rae "I'm rooting for everyone black!" I was inspired by Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji who hosted an intimate kickback in 2017 in Atlanta for black professionals, creatives, entertainers,and more and not only did they kick it up down our timelines but I'm sure connections were made. I want to create experiences that bring us together so we can connect on new levels. We need to know each other better so we can support each other better, work together, put each other on, etc. Black people/black culture has so many hits and lows in this country and world lately but we can win and we have proved that we can win by being authentically us and really supporting each other. Yes the kickback is a party but it's also a place to celebrate, connect, and retreat.
What are your thoughts on creating a sense of community and being a part of a tribe for other creatives?
Historically, if we look back at the black community everything functioned on working together. It was village that kept businesses and families going. So why aren't we supporting each other? We have to get back to that mentality and get back to creating those spaces. As a creative/entrepreneur having a tribe behind me pushes me to always be better and challenges me in so many ways that are needed. In the same breath we have to be open to being challenged and wanting better. If we don't have those people around us then who is around to cause us to elevate. You need a tribe that is a apart of what you are doing so you can get to that kind of experience.
What do you hope 2019 will bring for you as a creative?
Lots and lots of relationships, brand growth,and organization! I'm ready to take my brand to the next level and to make it a household name not just in St. Louis but in other cities as well. If I am going to do that I need to have better organization skills and seek help when I need it to help. 2018 caused me to level up in so many ways first starting with showing up and secondly shooting my shot. I want to keep that same energy in the New Year. I also want to continue to bring people to the table who don't also always get a seat because we have to reach back as we grow. And I am going to intentionally manifest and speak what I want for my brand! You just neverknow who is listening or who will support you so I am going to keep making it knowwhat I am doing and what I need.
Make sure to follow Stacey on her blog and social media channels and don't forget to purchase your tix for the #lemonpepperkickback !


Unai Emery has warned his Arsenal team that next week's return leg in Naples will be a much different affair to the dominant 2-0 win at the Emirates this evening.
Arsenal took an early lead when Juventus bound Aaron Ramsey opened the scoring on 14 minutes, before Lucas Torreira's 25th minute strike deflected off Manchester United target Kalidou Koulibaly to make it 2-0 to the hosts.
While the result puts Unai Emery's side firmly in the driving seat in the tie as they look to make it to a second successive Europa League semi-final, the Spanish manager warned that next Thursday's return leg in Italy will be a much different prospect.
"The first 90 minutes here we can impose a big plan. They can control ball with possession. They had one chance in the first half then two chances in second half," Emery told BT Sport.
"We deserved a third goal.
Arsenal have been made the Emirates somewhat of fortress in recent weeks, but have experienced contrasting fortunes away from home, losing against BATE Borisov and Rennes in their last two fixtures on the continent.


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Daily Domestic Gross Wed, Jul. 27 2016
Wed, Jul. 27 2016
1 Star Trek Beyond $4,906,308 -30% 3,928 -- $1,249 $77,417,552 1 Paramount
2 The Secret Life of Pets $3,800,200 -28% 4,048 -333 $939 $274,221,090 3 Universal
3 Nerve $3,727,584 -- 2,538 -- $1,469 $3,727,584 0 Lionsgate
4 Ghostbusters (2016) $2,251,502 -36% 2,963 -1000 $760 $94,318,168 2 Sony / Columbia
5 Lights Out $2,240,160 -28% 2,818 -- $795 $29,890,309 1 Warner Bros. / New Line
6 Ice Age: Collision Course $2,190,532 -37% 3,992 -- $549 $29,466,257 1 Fox
7 Finding Dory $1,038,228 -26% 2,576 -960 $403 $463,803,528 6 Disney
8 The Legend of Tarzan $812,529 -28% 2,844 -707 $286 $118,814,438 4 Warner Bros.
9 Hillary's America - The Secret History of the Democratic Party $520,903 -14% 1,217 1214 $428 $5,729,459 2 D'Souza Entertainment Quality Flix
10 Mike & Dave Need Wedding Dates $506,028 -30% 2,137 -871 $237 $42,207,496 3 Fox
11 The Infiltrator $302,570 -24% 1,537 -64 $197 $13,325,514 2 Broad Green Pictures
12 Central Intelligence $302,119 -22% 1,602 -779 $189 $124,164,522 6 Warner Bros. / New Line
13 The Purge: Election Year $224,020 -31% 1,701 -970 $132 $77,506,520 4 Universal
Limited (100 — 999)
1 Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie $175,632 -11% 313 -- $561 $2,418,053 1 Fox Searchlight
2 The BFG $172,201 -18% 686 -1496 $251 $51,522,199 4 Disney / DreamWorks
3 Independence Day: Resurgence $95,643 -32% 730 -1560 $131 $101,578,677 5 Fox
4 The Shallows $73,006 -21% 513 -1182 $142 $53,877,871 5 Sony / Columbia
5 Hunt for the Wilderpeople $65,360 -8% 200 45 $327 $2,516,799 5 The Orchard
6 The Jungle Book (2016) $65,053 -16% 233 -43 $279 $361,844,148 15 Disney
7 Captain Fantastic $63,496 -13% 104 68 $611 $1,347,793 3 Bleecker Street
8 The Angry Birds Movie $42,674 -13% 202 48 $211 $106,820,077 10 Sony / Columbia
9 Me Before You $37,215 -14% 254 16 $147 $55,861,058 8 Warner Bros. / New Line
10 Now You See Me 2 $34,419 -42% 257 -266 $134 $64,414,041 7 Lionsgate / Summit
11 The Conjuring 2 $25,988 -28% 235 -331 $111 $101,927,254 7 Warner Bros. / New Line
12 Captain America: Civil War $18,186 23% 116 -68 $157 $406,841,055 12 Disney
13 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows $17,459 -18% 114 -71 $153 $81,138,001 8 Paramount
14 Warcraft $14,550 -17% 104 -45 $140 $47,211,450 7 Universal
15 Free State of Jones $11,895 -23% 145 -361 $82 $20,799,596 5 STX Entertainment
Platform (1 — 99)
1 Cafe Society $82,247 2% 50 45 $1,645 $1,589,902 2 Lionsgate / Amazon
2 Swiss Army Man $16,142 -11% 81 -147 $199 $4,052,777 5 A24
3 Love & Friendship $16,027 0% 88 -52 $182 $13,729,775 11 Roadside / Amazon
4 The Music of Strangers $13,849 1% 81 -1 $171 $950,488 7 The Orchard
5 The Lobster $11,228 -23% 67 -34 $168 $8,885,845 18 A24
6 Alice Through the Looking Glass $10,491 -2% 78 -29 $135 $76,491,359 9 Disney
7 Our Kind of Traitor $8,861 -38% 88 -174 $101 $3,055,003 4 Roadside Attractions
8 Zootopia $7,186 7% 84 -47 $86 $341,250,430 21 Disney
9 The Nice Guys $6,120 -7% 76 -68 $81 $36,219,720 10 Warner Bros.
10 Life, Animated $3,792 -5% 25 6 $152 $142,724 4 The Orchard
11 Genius $3,102 -21% 30 -21 $103 $1,335,200 7 Roadside Attractions
12 Money Monster $1,808 -7% 29 -59 $62 $40,998,422 11 Sony / TriStar
13 Sing Street $893 7% 14 -13 $64 $3,236,199 15 Weinstein Company
14 Hello, My Name Is Doris $731 24% 6 -1 $122 $14,444,954 20 Roadside Attractions
15 Phantom Boy $725 -8% 2 1 $363 $10,811 2 GKIDS
16 Under the Sun $411 -27% 2 -2 $206 $61,336 3
17 Saturday's Warrior $394 -16% 4 -3 $99 $685,481 17 Purdie Distribution
18 Paths of the Soul $140 73% 1 0 $140 $22,843 11


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Opinion: Want to stop gun deaths? Stop talking about 'weapons of war.'
By Jonathan Blanks
Within one week of the horrifying massacre of 50 people at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a national ban on "military-style semi-automatics" and "assault rifles" that would include a mandatory buyback for current owners of those weapons. American gun control advocates and Democratic politicians praised the move, denouncing the presence of "weapons of war" in civilian hands.
Reasonable people can disagree whether or not semiautomatic rifles such as the AR-15 should be banned or restricted; some farmers may use them to keep predators away from livestock, though it's also true that they are simply fun to shoot. But "military-style" is a cosmetic description with no real meaning. This distinction isn't just semantic "gunsplaining." Instead, this rhetoric is a kind of fear-mongering that takes attention away from the policies that would be most effective at preventing gun deaths.
Some basic knowledge is necessary to craft sound policy. The AR-15 is a semiautomatic rifle, meaning most simply that one trigger pull results in one bullet fired and also sets the gun up to fire the next round. (Many handguns are also semiautomatic.)
A rifle used in the military, such as the M4 carbine, has a fully automatic function, meaning that one trigger pull will release successive rounds until the shooter releases the trigger or the magazine is emptied. The AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle ("AR" is the branding for Armalite, the original manufacturer, but the rifle and its interchangeable parts are now made by many companies) is among the most popular rifles owned privately in the United States. Automatic rifles are considered machine guns under the National Firearms Act. While such firearms made before 1986 are not technically banned, they are rare outside of specialty gun ranges, Hollywood studios and high-end collections because they are strictly regulated and prohibitively expensive for most people.
Unfortunately, gun-control advocates have used the appearance of semiautomatic rifles, which some people find menacing, to exaggerate the dangers the general public faces from their existence. Far more important than the cosmetic similarities and technical differences among firearms are which weapons actually are used in the majority of gun deaths and victimizations.
About two-thirds of gun deaths every year in the United States are suicides, making up about half of all U.S. suicides. A relatively small number of people are killed in accidents, but the bulk of the remaining homicides stem from urban street-level shootings and domestic violence. The overwhelming majority of all these deaths - suicides, accidents and homicides - are perpetrated with handguns. Mass shootings, while they may grab headlines for days or weeks at a time, make up a small fraction of gun deaths every year. Even in those high-profile tragedies, however, handguns are far more common than semiautomatic rifles.
These statistics might encourage politicians to focus on smarter urban policies, suicide prevention and better ways to keep firearms out of the hands of abusers to further the downward trend of gun deaths. But instead, the politics of fear - particularly around the rare but high-profile mass shootings - drives much of the gun debate. A comprehensive ban on semiautomatic weapons - rifles and handguns - is far beyond what most gun-control advocates are proposing, in part because it is a political non-starter that would not pass constitutional muster in the United States. The ban New Zealand's Ardern has proposed wouldn't limit semiautomatic handguns, either.
Indeed, the fear-driven policymaking has spilled over into school safety. Many schools use armed school resource officers, often on-duty police officers assigned to the schools. These officers make student arrest more likely and sometimes result in violent takedowns of students. Lockdowns and active-shooter drills have led to officers firing blank rounds to simulate live fire, mock executions of teachers, and students tearfully writing out wills while hunkered down. There's little evidence police officers or active-shooter drills make schools any safer, but there is growing evidence that they traumatize the very children the schools are trying to protect.
Despite the horrific tragedies at schools in Newtown, Conn., and Parkland, Fla., schools are among the safest places for a child to be. Last year, The Post reported an estimate that the odds of a child being fatally shot while at school any given day since 1999 was 1 in 614,000,000. Statistically speaking, a child is in more danger riding in a car than attending school, but we don't subject students to staged traffic collisions in a misguided effort to protect them.
To be fair to gun-control advocates, the catastrophe of mass shootings and our vulnerability to them can be awful to contemplate. Fear is a powerful motivator, but right now it is steering policy in unhelpful and even harmful directions. The United States can get better at reducing gun deaths and gun victimizations. Our violent crime rates have been trending downward for two decades. But we need policies that address the far more common underlying problems that lead people to harm themselves and others.
Blanks is a research associate in the Cato Institute's Project on Criminal Justice.


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Back in 1991, the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action figures were flying off the shelves, a fifth-grade teacher in Hawaii introduced a game to her class called Pogs, and Bryan Adams sold the first of five million copies of 'Everything I Do'.
In Kinver, however, it was the year that saw the beginning of what was to become AD33. Following an ecumenical week-long 'Rob Frost mission', a drop-in event at the church hall called 'Hole in the Wall' was started for young people who hung around the church premises in the evening. This was followed by an alternative group for young people from church, meeting in the homes of members of both congregations. This group – given the name 'Alive and Kicking' by the young people – moved between homes and the church hall until 2001, when it found a new base at the Youth Hut, behind Kinver High School. Over the years, new groups and projects were founded, creating so much work that the leadership decided that a full-time paid youth worker was needed. The charity AD33 was established in 2008, and the first youth pastor was appointed a year later. Since then the work has developed even further, always seeking to provide opportunities for young people to grow, and always relying on the talents and time of some awesome volunteers.
Our Approach To Youth Work
Young People's Stories
AD33 exists to help young people, especially but not exclusively through:
the provision of a supportive community, with a Christian ethos, in which they can explore matters of life and faith as part of their development in becoming mature and responsible individuals.
the provision of recreational and leisure time activities to encourage social interaction and build healthy relationships.
to be a relevant and accessible part of God's church;
to openly and honestly communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ;
to serve the community in Kinver in a vibrant and welcoming environment;
to listen and to love.
Our prayer is that God would continue to open the eyes and minds of his people to his presence, that he would bring about change and revival in his people, that the church family would always be completely God-centred, God-focussed and God-inspired, with strong, God-breathed teaching leading to a passionate desire to worship and praise God as well as a hunger to seek his will through prayer and Bible study and engage in mission and service in God's world.
We've looked at loads of research, read loads of books, but most importantly, spent time with loads of young people over many years, and found that the most effective way of doing youth work is to build relationships, walk alongside young people, and 'live life' with them. We're not about indoctrinating young people with our views and beliefs, but we do want to make a positive impact in their lives. So, through establishing mutually trusting relationships, we give young people the opportunity to explore faith, realise their identity and develop the ability to make good life decisions.
AD33 didn't just introduce me to faith, but helped me build upon it. It has given me a support network to fall back on in doubt and friends to share my experiences and challenges with.
The various groups AD33 provide give the chance to meet people of all ages and learn from them. J-team and Alive and Kicking give me the chance to encourage faith in others and challenge my own beliefs while having great fun. Life Group gives me a space to explore my faith in a non-judgmental environment; and it's where I've met my best friends.
For me AD33 is a solid platform where faith can arise, and be built. Great relationships are formed and strengthened. It is a platform for God to use to bring his people together and build his church, along with giving young people like myself opportunities to lead, speak and feel God's amazing love.
AD33 will always be eternal for me; no matter how far away I am, I am always close enough to be part of it.
Chloe Tissiman
AD33 has been one of the largest, most inspirational, challenging and educational influences in my life over the past 8 years.
I've been lucky enough to find amazing friendship through AD33, whether that's from Life Group, where fellowship and a loving church family come first, or through my long time growing in faith at Alive and Kicking, a group I have been at/helped lead, for 8 years. It's a great fun-loving, safe place for young people to come and be themselves.
Over time they have become more than leaders, colleagues or just young people. AD33 is family to me and will be with me wherever I am in the world.
Simon Cross


BENU | NGOs in Tripura, NGOs in Agartala | Chief Functionary / CEO Manna Roy, NGOs in INDIA from Tripura.
NGO Activities : To organize and undertake training in village and tiny industries, handloom, weaving, handicrafts and craft development, SHG promotion development and management and all other such acitivities help poor people towards sustainable livelihoods for the welfare of community as whole. To coordinate with gov. and non gov. agencies in the process of implement of rural development programmes.


Swiss company Silicon Fire AG has taken a "significant and strategic stake" in Australian boatbuilder Cresta Motor Yachts Limited, IBI Magazine reports.
The two companies, said IBI, will work together to develop a series of motoryachts employing carbon neutral, silicon-based methanol-powered engines.
The vessels will be launched as early as next year and will be manufactured in addition to Cresta's current range of diesel motoryachts up to 21m (70ft).
Established in 1965, Cresta has a distribution network covering Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the US, India, Australia and New Zealand.
Based in Switzerland, Silicon Fire AG develops and manufactures chemical processes that promote environmentally friendly alternatives.


The chili plants inoculated with the two bacteria (right top and bottom) grew well under drought conditions compared to noninoculated plants.
Ramona is a research scientist in Prof. Daffonchio's working group in the Red Sea Research Center. She studies plant-microbe interactions in extreme environments. She aims to understand the ecological role of microbial communities naturally associated with plants under stressed conditions, such as drought or high salinity, and use this knowledge to uncover how microbes contribute to plant health.


Few topics have polarized locals in the Langhe as the recent construction of Il Boscareto, a new luxury hotel in Serralunga. This ambitious project was vociferously protested by many, who dubbed the huge building an "eco-disaster." Take it from someone who has visited Piedmont regularly for over a dozen years, the region has long needed a full-service, high-end hotel near the vineyards of Barolo and Barbaresco, of which there is now exactly one. That said, it is impossible to ignore Il Boscareto's massive visual impact on these bucolic hills. The hotel's exterior appearance is indeed atrocious and totally out of scale, something that is surprising given the Italian penchant for design.
Things are better in La Rei, the hotel's restaurant, which is beautiful in design and conception. Chef Giampiero Vivalda, owner of the celebrated Da Renzo oversees the kitchen. This was my first dinner at La Rei, and it was sublime. We opted for fairly simple, straightforward dishes, as the focus was on the wines. Still, making a perfect plate of tagliolini is much more difficult than it appears – trust me, I had some horrendous versions on this trip – and the kitchen excelled in everything from the simplest to the most complex of preparations. The braised veal cheek with San Remo shrimp was a playful combination that worked beautifully. The aforementioned tagliolini were utterly divine, and the roasted veal was cooked and seasoned to perfection. The Agnolotti al Plin were rich, salty and not as delicate as they can be. Wine service was very professional, and of a level I have rarely encountered in Piedmont.
This tasting of 1989 and 1990 Barolos and Barbarescos is one I will not forget anytime soon, perhaps ever. All of the bottles were breathtakingly beautiful as they came directly from the producers' cellars. From the moment the first wine was poured everyone at the table looked at each other recognizing the uniqueness of the moment. Even though the first wines were brilliant, things kept getting better with each subsequent flight.
Giuseppe Rinaldi's are among the rarest Barolos made. Because Rinaldi has long sold to large list of private consumers, the wines tend to disappear into the cellars of seasoned collectors and hardly ever appear on the secondary market in large quantities. The 1989 Barolo Riserva Brunate is insanely beautiful. Sweet, balsamic aromatics literally jump out from the glass, then meld seamlessly into an expressive, layered core of fruit. Delicate and powerful at once, the wine reveals superb balance and a long, fresh finish. The 1990 Barolo Riserva Brunate is very much a mirror image of the vintage; fat, rich and opulent, with gorgeous inner perfume and superb balance. It is awfully hard to pick a favorite here, as both wines are drop-dead gorgeous. Wow.
Bartolo Mascarello's 1989 Barolo (magnum) reveals incredible richness and density in a fresh, layered style. Plums, prunes and sweet spices are some of the nuances that emerge from this awesome, mythical Barolo. The 1990 Barolo (magnum) is fat, rich and fuller-bodied, with exceptional richness and length. Stylistically the wines are a touch understated relative to the decidedly muscular wines from Rinaldi but they are both utterly captivating.
I have had the privilege to drink – not just taste – Giuseppe Mascarello's 1989 and 1990 Barolo Monprivato on several occasions this year, but that notwithstanding I am frankly not prepared for the sensational showing of these bottles. The 1989 Barolo Monprivato is staggering in its freshly cut roses, spices and hard candy. The wine possesses a level of inner sweetness and kaleidoscopic, multi-dimensional aromatics that sends everyone at the table into near-ecstasy. Still vibrant and fresh, the wine has enough richness to last another ten years. The 1990 Barolo Monprivato is every bit as exceptional. Rich, sweet and intense, the wine flows onto the palate with an opulent, caressing core of perfumed fruit. The 1990 is slightly more forward than the 1989, but for this typically long-lived wine that isn't such a bad thing.
Roagna's wines are exceptional on this night. The biggest surprise is the 1989 Barbaresco (magnum), which is truly impressive. The wine reveals a core of perfumed fruit that might easily be mistaken for Burgundy. I am sure the magnum format has helped preserve a measure of freshness. Still, considering this is the entry-level Barbaresco in 1989, the wine frankly has no business being this outstanding. The 1990 Barbaresco is fully mature in its sweet, spiced fruit and round, caressing personality. Considering its nearly 20 years of age, I can't ask for anything more for an entry-level Barbaresco in this vintage. The 1990 Crichët Pajé makes an eloquent case for being the Monfortino of Barbaresco. This explosive wine bursts onto the palate with a complex array of licorice, tobacco, grilled herbs, tar, dried roses and smoke. Still massive and powerful, the wine has another two decades ahead of it.
These wines from Giacomo Conterno, the 1990s is particular, are breathtaking. Sadly, in 1989 Mother Nature was not kind to Conterno, as hail wreaked havoc on the vineyards. There was no Monfortino that year, and Conterno released just 4,000 bottles of the 1989 Barolo Cascina Francia. Leather, spices, tobacco and licorice are some of the nuances that emerge from this austere, powerful Barolo. In this context, next to a set of profound 1989s and Conterno's own 1990s, the wine suffers a bit, but it is still magical juice. Conterno's 1990s are off the charts. The 1990 Barolo Cascina Francia possesses gorgeous richness and transparency, while the weight of Serralunga comes through in spades. Seductive and powerful, this magical Barolo is utterly spellbinding. The 1990 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is almost too much at this point. While the 1990 Cascina Francia delivers tons of pleasure, the 1990 Monfortino is still years away from offering its finest drinking. Still, this breathtaking Barolo is a pleasure to drink for its round fruit and long, powerful finish. It is exceptional in every way.
Gaja's 1958 Barbaresco Infernot is one of Piedmont's most iconic and rare wines. I am deeply indebted to my dear friend Rino Fontana for giving me an opportunity to taste this Barbaresco from a perfect bottle. Still wonderfully intact and pure, the wine reveals a rich, hedonistic expression of dark fruit, tobacco, sweet spices and herbs, showing surprising richness for a wine of its age. Then again, we're talking about 1958, one of Piedmont's most important vintages. Even 50 + years ago, Gaja was making great wines. This bottle was truly unforgettable, and a fitting conclusion to one of the greatest tastings/dinners I have ever been a part of.


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I had a dream that my Mom and I were watching a penguin outside our window, and he didn't notice us. But then he did, and he totally freaked out and wound up inside the house with us and we had to pick him up and get him outside. He was squirming and squealing, and so animated and expressive and alive. I looked up what penguins symbolize in dreams, and it said "your problems aren't as bad as they seem." Awesome!