In Tic Toc Games' Adventures of Pip, players take control of a lone pixel, tasked with saving Princess Adeline from the Skeleton Queen.
If you fast forward the dialogue scenes and skip straight to the action, you'll probably enjoy Vengeance of an Assassin.
Ender's Game may not be as poignant as Orson Scott Card's novel, but it is still a successful science fiction film that will please fans.
While it's not the worst film of the year, The Lone Ranger is certainly a joyless, uninteresting and bloated mess.
With a terrible script, mostly disappointing performances and misguided direction, White House Down is an absolute failure of an action film.
While perhaps not the best zombie flick, World War Z is a great summer thrill ride.
Despite not being as great as it could have been, Man of Steel gives a strong enough case that Superman can still hold one's attention on the silver screen.


text:
Q: Trying to set a textField on top of a keyboard in swift I am trying to set a textfield on top of a keyboard programmatically in swift. I am using a switch statement to determine which size screen the user is on so this will affect the size of the keyboard and where the textField should be place. My code is not running can anyone help.
I am still trying to get my head around swift.
 var myTextField : UITextField!
        var windowHeight = UIScreen.mainScreen().bounds.size.width

        switch windowHeight {
        case 667:
            //iphone 6 and 6+
            myTextField = UITextField(frame: CGRect(x: 20, y: view.frame.size.height - 258.0, width: view.frame.size.width - 40, height: 40.00))
        case 568:
            //iphone 5 5s and 6zoom
            myTextField = UITextField(frame: CGRect(x: 20, y: view.frame.size.height - 253.0, width: view.frame.size.width - 40, height: 40.00))
        default:
            //Segue or alert view here
            println("The screen size is incorrect")
        }

        myTextField.becomeFirstResponder()
        myTextField.borderStyle = UITextBorderStyle.Line

        self.view.addSubview(myTextField)

Thanks

A: Don't bother calculating exact screen heights.
Instead just use a category that animate your view automatically.
https://github.com/lazerwalker/MWKeyboardAnimation

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


Ketchikan is a special town with plenty of activities to offer your entire family.
During the summer months Salmon can be found in giant schools fighting their way up Ketchikan Creek to spawn. While taking a stroll down Creek Street you can view our historic red-light district, it's hard not to imagine the fortune-seeking miners, hardy loggers, boastful fishermen, migrant tradesmen, enterprising entrepreneurs and professional ladies making their place in what this glowing young city had to offer in the olden days.
If you or someone you know is not interested in fishing check out the links below for some great Ketchikan activities & Ketchikan Tours.
Pilot a custom built, motorized inflatable into your exclusive Alaskan Coastal Adventure. You'll follow your guide into beautiful places so remote most locals don't even know they exist. On this adventure you can search for bears, eagles, whales and seals. Our professional tour guides will tell you stories about the Saxman Native Village and the George Inlet Cannery. Recharge at our beautiful wilderness camp for a snack before you head back to Ketchikan. We offer the following trips, Alaska coastal expedition, Family fun day, Romantic Alaska and a 2.5 hour adventure.
Immerse yourself in Southeast Alaska's breathtaking Underwater World as you snorkel the calm and clear waters surrounding Mountain Point. The Mountain Point Snorkeling Tour is available May through September in Ketchikan, Alaska. This is a truly unique experience!
Stay toasty warm in a state-of-the-art, 1/4 inch / 7mm wetsuit complete with hood, boots and gloves as you hover among Alaska's diverse and colorful marine life. Thanks to the Japanese Kiroshio Current, long summer days and the lack of glaciers in this area surface temperatures reach a surprising 65 degrees in summer! After a short ride from Ketchikan you will be outfitted with all the appropriate equipment and you will be given a brief orientation. Your group will then enter the water from the rocky beach at Mountain Point.
You can observe a multitude of multicolored invertebrates including urchins, sea cucumbers and sea stars during the one-hour guided marine life tour. Discover the incredible diverse fish that inhabit these waters while snorkeling over the kelp forest. Nudibranchs, plume worms, mollusks and crustaceans are also bountiful. Back at the shop you can enjoy a hot beverage before returning to your cruise ship.
Our Misty Fjords Seaplane Tour (also spelled Misty Fiords) travels through one of nature's finest masterpieces. This Adventure is an inspirational & educational experience that takes you through the glacier carved fjords while viewing Alaska Wildlife. Come join us on this Alaska Adventure Tour - The Misty Fjords Explorer!
For the ultimate Alaska Seaplane Tour, jump aboard a plane for Ketchikan Bear Viewing. We provide the very best Alaska Bear Viewing Tours on Prince of Wales Island. We deliver Ketchikan Bear Tours that no other operators can. We crafted an exclusive P.O.W. Bear Tour, which is our most popular tour & unrivaled in quality. Our Alaskan wilderness experience is one you'll tell all of your Friends and Family About!


In order to understand the future of consulting, we have to think about the future customer and the future client. Fast forward and imagine opening your eyes in the morning and your Smarthouse, using advanced biometrics to sense you're awake, begins to hum to life. Heat purrs, coffee brews, lights adjust, music plays. The morning news appears as a hologram, hovering at just the right height over your bed, allowing you to thumb through stories with each virtual swipe.
In natural language, you rattle off endless asks to a virtual digital assistant, and expect accuracy, and creativity, back. What's the weather going to be? How's the traffic? Where are the kids? 'Susie and Joe are safely on the bus on the way to school. Don't worry—I reminded them to bring jackets, because it is going to be cool this afternoon.' Great. 'Oh and by the way, you've been offered a discount on that SUV you've been looking at. Partnerships the manufacturer has with Auto Lending and Insurance providers have made the package much more attractive.' Thanks.
So yes, whether it's insights on health, advice on finances or recommendations on a car—the customer of tomorrow will want complete information delivered beautifully and with ease. But that's not all. He/she will expect suggestions that offer the absolute best option for them, personally, taking into account pretty much every aspect of their lives. The fact is that the ability to unite, analyze and share unfathomable amounts of information is, for the first time, allowing service providers not just a means to generate revenue—but the ability to make people's lives better—and the customer of tomorrow will settle for nothing less.
Smart start-ups know this. Many FinTechs are basing their business models on the economic concept of holistic financial health. In FinTech economics, or 'FinTechonomics', the ultimate goal of a Financial Service provider is to contribute to the financial health of consumers, and to improving their lives. This in turn creates the opportunity to sell additional financial (and other) services to grow customer loyalty. In this age of explosive data and transparency, if you are not providing your customer—retail, wholesale, corporate or commercial—the optimum solution that contributes to their overall health, they will leave for someone who can. It's called disintermediation and it's changing the industries in which we work.


I don't know what's gotten into me this week with all these neutrals, but I am not hating it at all! Sometimes you just need to slip on the classics and run out the door (which was the case with today's look!) Whenever I'm struggling with what to wear, a maxi + denim jacket can usually solve my "what to wear" problem 🙂 I realized the other week that I was lacking a black maxi dress, so I popped into Old Navy, and what do you know? They had just the thing for less than $30! Can't beat that!
Have a wonderful day y'all! We're so close to the weekend I can almost see it!
You can't go wrong with good, classic pieces like the above that you just feel good in!
I've been trying to wear my jean jacket more this summer, love that you paired yours with a maxi dress! Perfect look for those little bit chillier summer days.
What an easy outfit to put together! I haven't paired a jean jacket with a maxi dress yet but that could be perfect for a cooler summer evening. Love it!
This is probably my favourite outfit and you could find me wearing this more than anything else!!! LOVE!
I'm on the hunt for a good jean jacket! I'll check loft!
I love this classic look! And the necklace is so cute, I bet you wear that with everything.


In addition to receiving benchmarking survey reports, participating shops have a chance to be profiled in Modern Machine Shop. Learn more.
WSI Industries was the 2013 Honors Program winner in the Shopfloor Practices category. Learn more about some of WSI's shopfloor practices and recent improvement efforts in this video.
Like our previous Top Shops benchmarking surveys, this year's fourth-annual survey is divided into four main categories: machining equipment, shopfloor practices, business strategies and human resources. And again for this year, we'll vet and select participating shops to be Honors Program winners for each category. Those four shops will be profiled in an upcoming issue of Modern Machine Shop.
This year's online survey is still live and can be accessed here. Read this article to learn more about this year's survey, and consider participating not only for the intel you'll receive, but also for the chance to get a little exposure in Modern.


Since I started my business 18 years ago, I have been determined to help large auto parts after-sales service companies to solve the problems encountered in china.
The traditional business is to earn profits through the service, but we think that only turning the traditional commercial real interests to the interests of customers, and adhering to the "altruistic" spirit, put the customer's interest in the first place, then the relationship with customers can be built on mutual trust and long-term cooperation. At the same time, it opens up the space for unlimited growth for our own.
Our "intelligent customs clearance delivery service platform" and "intelligent purchasing management platform" is really to help customers solve their encountered "pain" in China, and can help all the supply chain related parties, factories, processing departments and individuals to progress, so as to become the industry leader.
We use more high-end smart technology makes the connection platform we have more business cooperation at present, make the strong partner become stronger and the weak become strong, make the lost become clear-mind and ultimately make our customers more competitive in their industry.


text:
Aparna Nancherla
Hailing from the covert suburbs of Washington D.C., Aparna Nancherla is a stand up comedy blob who currently hosts Whiplash on Monday nights at the UCB. She most recently wrote for and sometimes appeared on the late, great Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell, on FX-then-FXX. Aparna's comedic goggles are dry and observational, and her act is sprinkled with absurdist wit and a whimsical point-of-view. Other credits include Conan on TBS, @midnight and Adam Devine's House Party on Comedy Central, VH1's "I Love the 2000s", MTV Other, Above Average, the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, and lists compiled by Time Magazine, Jezebel, Time Out NY, Flavorpill, LA Weekly, Serial Optimist, and Splitsider. You also may have heard her on the WTF Podcast with Marc Maron, the Nerdist Podcast with Chris Hardwick, NPR, and Radio Q on CBC. Aparna has also studied improv at the Washington Improv Theater, the Upright Citizen's Brigade in both NY and LA, and at the Groundlings.
[UCB Theatre]
LA Franklin
LA Sunset
NY Hell's Kitchen
NY East Village
[UCB Comedy]
Production Studio
[UCB Industries]
[UCB Training Center]
LA Classes
NY Classes
UCB In The Press

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Q: r split columns at intervals and store product in variables I have a matrix that has 2 rows and 5000 variables in each. I need to split the columns at intervals of 50 such that I get 100 separate matrix entities each of 2 rows and 50 variables. Then I need to be able to create a function that can iterate through each of the 100 entities... I'm hoping for suggestions on the code but also I need to know if I should store the split entities in a variable (or somehow even separate variables) in order to iterate through each of them? Or will splitting them and then performing the function on the original matrix suffice to get output results for each of the matrices within?

A: We create a grouping variable ('i2') and split the sequence of columns by that variable.  The output will be a list ('lst').  We subset the 'm1' based on the column index in each list element.  We can change the names of the 'lst' and then create multiple objects in the global environment (not recommended as most of the operations can be done within the list itself) using list2env.
i1 <- seq_len(ncol(m1))
i2 <- (i1-1)%/%50 +1
lst <- lapply(split(i1, i2), function(i) m1[,i])
names(lst) <- paste0('newm', seq_along(lst))
list2env(lst, envir=.GlobalEnv)
newm1

data
 set.seed(24)
 m1 <- matrix(sample(0:9, 5000*2, replace=TRUE), nrow=2)


text:
Fair Security Tighter This Year
In Feature Articles by Edward Nawotka October 14, 2009
By Edward Nawotka
Security at this year's Fair is tighter than in previous years, with bag checks added to the entrances of all Halls. "Security was extended this year in response to multiple video threats made by Al Qaeda promising revenge for Germany's military presence in Afghanistan" said Frankfurt Book Fair director Juergen Boos, who said it is the same level of security that was put in place in 2001 after the attacks on New York. In recent years, bag checks were limited to Hall 8, where the US, UK and Israeli exhibitors have been located. This year, more than 200 uniformed and plainclothes guards will be in place around the Fair, while activity throughout the grounds is being monitored by closed circuit cameras.
Boos also dismissed any suggestion that the additional security was put in place at the behest of the Chinese government to deter protests. "We have talked with the Chinese about this for three years and they know there will be protests," said Boos. "There are always protests at the Fair. You cannot control Frankfurt. You can stand in the middle of the Agora and say what you want. The only reason we would ever send security or the police into a situation is if the laws of Germany were violated."
Edward Nawotka
A widely published critic and essayist, Edward Nawotka serves as a speaker, educator and consultant for institutions and businesses involved in the global publishing and content industries. He was also editor-in-chief of Publishing Perspectives since the launch of the publication in 2009 until January 2016.
Tags: Frankfurt 09


"Workshop Tools is proud to be a new retailer in Asheville Outlets," said Will Swann, a partner in the business. "Asheville shares the same friendly customer demographic and we look forward to this new partnership just over the mountain and hope to become a go-to store for tourists and local shoppers," he continued.
Along with name brand tools at factory outlet prices, Workshop Tools features many items unique to its stores that shoppers will not find elsewhere. Additionally, store fixtures and displays are designed and built in-house to give employees hands-on experience with the tools available for sale. Workshop Tools at Asheville Outlets store will be the fifth location.


I've been thinking about this for a while now and just figured i would ask a few people to see what they think.
i've noticed that, if you walk normally (heels to toes) at a steady pace and while keeping the same pace, raise up onto the balls of your feet (like when sprinting) and keep walking, you cover ground consiberably slower than you did when walking on heels and toes.
The reason for this might be obvious. Because there is more surface area of the foot hitting the ground , therefore more power can be exhurted etc..
well, if this is the case. WHY are we taugh to sprint on the balls of our feet and not the entire foot? ? ?
if anyone can help with this that would be great.


text:
SalvaneschiMichael_Islands_Sample.mp3
Islands, Oceans and Dreams
The True Story of a Sailor's Seven Year Solo Voyage Around the World
Michael Salvaneschi
Andrew Parker
Cruising Dreams Press
Islands, Oceans and Dreams is a true story of a man who, at the age of thirty-three, began dreaming of voyaging with his wife to the South Pacific. He wasn't an adventurer or daring by nature, but he bought a boat and began learning the ways of the sea. Twenty years later, racked with the pain of divorce, and still aching to live out his dream, he set off alone for Tahiti. After reaching French Polynesia, he continued cruising for seven years and wound up solo sailing around the world. Islands, Oceans and Dreams takes the reader on that voyage. From turquoise lagoons to pirates and plenty of adventure in between, this is a must read for any sailor or arm chair traveler who loves stories of the sea.
Michael Salvaneschi has more than thirty years experience sailing California's offshore Islands. His two voyages to Mexico, his two-year stint as a commercial swordfisherman and his seven-year solo voyage around the world has taught him much about seamanship. As a guest speaker at yachts clubs, sailing societies, and service groups, Michael tells his stories shares his experiences as a solo sailor.
Star Base Toad - Adventure 3
by Tom Hays, by Michael Gaddis, by John Adkins
This Jealous Earth: Stories
by Scott Dominic Carpenter
The Road to Your Best Stuff
by Mike Williams


text:
Exploring the Great Outdoors at Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is the epitome of the great outdoors. A 1,583-square mile wilderness area in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, with glacier-carved peaks and valleys running to the Canadian border. It has more than 700 miles of hiking trails where you will see a diverse wildlife ranging from mountain goats to grizzly bears. The park also offers a variety of activities like hiking, cycling, and camping. Explore the great outdoors with the Glacier National Park Travel Guide and Offline Map.
1. Going-to-the-Sun Road
As one of the park's highlights driving through Going-to-the-Sun Road should definitely not be missed. The spectacular 50-mile road was completed in 1932 and spans with the width of the entire Glacier National Park and crossing the Continental Divide at 6,646-foot-high Logan Pass. It passes through almost every type of terrain in the park where there are scenic viewpoints and pullouts so motorists can stop for extended views and photo opportunities.
2. Goat Haunt
One of the more tranquil locations in the park, Goat Haunt provides you with an escape from the stresses of life. Cut trees may mark the International Boundary between the United States and Canada, but it is a place where the plants and animals here do not; they cross freely, as this is one large ecosystem and peaceful political boundaries do not affect the native flora and fauna.
3. Lake McDonald Valley
On the west end of Glacier National Park is Lake McDonald Valley. The valley presents a wide variety of activities for you to experience. Once occupied by massive glaciers that carved this area thousands of years ago, the valley is now filled with spectacular sights, hiking trails, diverse species of plants and animals, historic chalets, and the grand Lake McDonald Lodge. Ten miles long and nearly 500 feet deep, Lake McDonald is the largest lake in the park.
Exploring the Great Smoky Mountains
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a United States National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site that straddles the ridgeline of the Great Smoky Mountains, part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are a division of the larger Appalachian Mountain chain. There's plenty to do and see at the park; from feeling the cool spray of a waterfall, camping under the stars to exploring a historic mill and even viewing the great black bears. Plan your trip with the Great Smoky Mountains Travel Guide and Offline Map.
1. Cades Cove
Cades Cove offers the widest variety of historic buildings of any area in the national park. Scattered along the loop road are three churches, a working gristmill, barns, log houses, and many other faithfully restored eighteenth and nineteenth century structures. The valley has a rich history. For hundreds of years, Cherokee Indians hunted in Cades Cove but archeologists have found no evidence of major settlements. The first Europeans settled in the cove sometime between 1818 and 1821.
2. Rainbow Falls
If you're adventurous at heart then hiking the Rainbow Falls Trail may be for you. The first mile of this popular but strenuous trail follows LeConte Creek. Later on, a log footbridge crosses the creek about 2 miles from the trailhead, and and the trail then crosses a tributary of LeConte Creek without the help of a bridge. After another two bridges, you will finally be rewarded by your first view of the falls, named for the rainbows seen in the mist that is caused by the afternoon sun.
3. Hike the Smokies with the Family
There are several family-friendly short nature trails that every member will enjoy. The trails are perfect for exploring with children or for those who need an easy hike. Be sure to keep track and record the mileage from each trail excursion, even if it is the same trail day after day and the park will award you with mileage stickers and pins.
Reasons to Go Into the Wild at Yosemite National Park
National Park-founder John Muir once said "The mountains are calling and I should go." Taking a note from Mr. Muir, you should too! Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, lakes, mountains, glaciers, and biological diversity with almost 95% of the park is designated wilderness. A visit to such an overwhelmingly stunning park can be quite daunting especially for first-timers so be sure to download the Yosemite National Park Travel Guide and Offline Map.
1. Hiking
There is so much hiking to be had in Yosemite. Panorama Trail is an 8.5-mile one-way trip from Glacier Point to Yosemite Valley and takes you past hidden gems like Panorama Point and Illilouette Falls, before joining the Mist Trail to incorporate Nevada and Vernal Falls too. If you're feeling lucky and up for a mighty challenge then you can apply to undertake the infamous Half Dome Hike – a 10-12 hour trek to the summit of the park's focal peak, which only allows around 300 people on the trail each day. Equipped with torches and a sense of adventure, you can also opt for a "Flashlight Hike" offered by nearby hotels. You'll be led through the woods around the area to learn all about the trees and wildlife that make up the forest and makes for a great opportunity for some stargazing.
2. Water Activities
First formed by the actions of mighty glaciers, Yosemite's astonishing scenery is also the result of many millennia of the weathering actions of wind and water. So it's only natural that rafting, boating, and water activities are quite popular at Yosemite. Today, rivers and lakes are some of the park's biggest attractions, especially for swimmers and paddlers of canoes and kayaks. For thrilling white-water action, venture outside the park boundaries, especially along the mighty Merced River. Adrenaline junkies will surely enjoy the wild and scenic stretches of the Merced and Tuolumne Rivers just outside the park offer thrilling whitewater rides.
3. Winter Sports
If you're looking for a unique way to visit Yosemite then head over sometime between December to March and strap on some skis, snowshoes, or hit the slopes for some downhill adventure! Yosemite is home to the oldest downhill skiing area in California and offers downhill skiing and snowboarding. You'll find groomed trails perfect for cross-country skiers, chair lifts that take Alpine skiers to the top of the runs in minutes, a challenging terrain park for snowboarders and skiers to test their limits, and a tubing area where the whole family can experience the thrills together.
3 Reasons to Explore the Grand Canyon, Nature's Work of Art
Yes, the Grand Canyon is what it is--GRAND. And it's not just its immense that astounds; this steep-sided canyon flanked by beautifully colored layers of red rock and is carved by the Colorado River. It is nature's masterpiece with nearly two billion years of Earth's geological history. Erosional forms decorate a canyon that is 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep. Prepare to be mesmerized with the Grand Canyon Travel Guide and Offline Map as your tour partner in this majestic place.
1. Antelope Canyon
A trip to Arizona with not be complete without a visit to the stunning Antelope Canyon. Created by rushing and powerful water, Antelope Canyon was discovered many centuries ago by Najavo tribes and given the English name 'Antelope' due to the many antelope that grazed here during the winter season. Antelope Canyon was formed by erosion of the Navajo Sandstone primarily due to flash floods. Rainwater runs into the basin above the slot canyon sections, picking up speed and sand as it rushes into the narrow passageways. Over time the passageways eroded away, making the corridors deeper and smoothing hard edges in such a way as to form the magical characteristic "flowing" shapes in the rock.
2. Horseshoe Bend
The Horseshoe Bend is absolutely stunning and if you're into geology, it's incredible that it even came to be. This place has become highly memorable and many people seek it out when they are in the Grand Canyon area. For years, many visitors were not aware that the Grand Canyon is surrounded by many small canyons, but today the Horseshoe Bend how become one of the most photographed geological attractions in the world.
3. Havasu Falls
Havasu Falls is part of the Havasupai American Indian Reservation. Havasupai means "people of the blue-green water", an apt description when you see the lustrous, natural water color. High calcium carbonate concentration in the water creates the vivid blue-green color and forms the natural travertine dams that occur in various places near the falls. Due to flash floods, the appearance of the falls and its plunge pools has changed multiple times. Prior to the flood of 1910, water flowed in a near continuous sheet, and was known as Bridal Veil Falls. Currently, water sprouts from one single shoot.


If the writers, directors, and producers of Hollywood's many "chick flicks" were to have us believe, true love and romantic settings are just waiting around the corner for the serendipitous collision of fate meeting happenstance. That being said, those writers, directors, and producers of Hollywood's many "chick flicks" must have spent significant time in the Bahamas. That is because there is nowhere else on earth that delivers quite so convincingly with romantic settings and amorous environments. If you are looking to forge a romantic interlude amidst the tropical splendor of a holiday getaway, then you need to set your sights on a visit to the incomparable Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
Whether it's the pungent aromas of tropical flowers or the meaty smell of the papaya that garnished your Bahama Mama, the very atmosphere of the Bahamas seems to invite the aura of romance and adventure. Charter a flight to the far reaches of the many cays and inlets that define this island nation perched a mere 50-miles from American shores. Kick your shoes off and let your hair down in the tropical paradise of the Bahamas, and see how easy it is to spark attraction, discover love, or reignite a flickering flame that simply needs fanning. Explore the tropical mangrove stands of the Andros Islands where you will discover the famous three miles of Kamalame Cay beach, which has been a favorite destination spot for newlywed couples who tied the knot in this beautiful Bahamas setting.
Every aspect of your Bahamas Island trip is guaranteed to flame the fires of love whether you choose a package tour, or you decide to strike out on your own with significant other to discover what secrets the myriad of coves, lagoons, and secluded stretches of beach that seem to extend on for days. Excellent hotels, superior food, and exciting nightlife all vie for the attention of the couple looking to unwind from the world and entwine within each other's arms.
Weddings are magical moments, so why not have yours in the magical environment of the Bahamas? A tropical treasure is just a short charter flight away, so all you have to do is decide where amongst the chain's more than 2,000 islands and cays is the perfect place to tie the knot with your future soul mate. Romance is in the air in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, so breathe it in with an idyllic Caribbean wedding. Pick from hundreds of islands to celebrate your nuptials. From the magical pink beaches of Harbour Island among the Eleuthera Island group to the monastic ruins atop Mound Alvernia in the Cat Islands you will find the dream location for your wedding celebration, and the memories that you and your significant other make together will last the two of you a lifetime.
Click to request a customized air charter quote or fill out the form in the right column of this page.


The Norbert Reich Memorial Lecture, that celebrated his life and work, took place on 29 June. Professor Norbert Reich (09/09/1937-17/10/2015) was the second Rector of Riga Graduate School of Law. The lecture was led by Professor Hans Micklitz (EUI), who is one of Europe's leading private lawyers and focused on The Politics of European Integration through Law.


text:
CommunityCommunity NewsHistoryFeatured
Coronado History: First 4th of July Parade in 1888
By Joe Ditler
Coronado's first July Fourth Parade took place in 1888. The Belt Line Railroad had just been completed around the Silver Strand. The Hotel del Coronado was very close to completion and a roundhouse was being constructed at the Ferry Landing at the foot of Orange Avenue to accommodate train engines, rail cars and trolleys.
Orange Avenue had, of all things, orange trees planted down the median strip, and a hump existed between Third and Fourth Streets that eventually had to be leveled so steam locomotives overloaded with ferryboat passengers could make the grade headed south. Today you can still see the earthen cliffs on either side of Orange with condos and homes sitting high above the main street.
That first July Fourth Parade featured the Goddess of Liberty on a horse-drawn float of 38 women, starring postal clerk Miss Clara Hill as the "Goddess."
The Coronado Natural History Museum provided horse-drawn floats featuring a taxidermist's nightmare – a full sized rhinoceros and lion. The museum, which also had an enormous stuffed sea turtle hanging over the entrance, went out of business within two years.
It was estimated that 11,000 people turned out for that inaugural parade. A contingent of 400 arrived by train from Los Angeles. The rest came, for the most part, by ferryboat – the 100-foot paddle wheeler Coronado.
As the only ferry in operation at that early point in Coronado's transportation history (two others, Silver Gate and Benecia, would arrive before year's end), the Coronado carried 13 horse teams and more than 600 people on her wooden decks. She ran non-stop until 11 p.m. that night. She cost $15,000 to build and was worth every penny of that investment.
Today nearly 100,000 people attend the Coronado July Fourth Parade. Over the decades there have been a number of parade memories probably best left forgotten – spooked horses, drunken drivers (and politicians), streakers, kids playing pranks.
Late in the afternoon of July Fourth, 1888, the Hotel Del put on a daylight pyrotechnic display on the grounds. The agenda of fireworks included prismatic lights, blazing sun, caprice wheel and Roman candles.
An errant spark, however, dropped into one of the boxes and set off everything at once. Horses became frightened and bolted through the streets. People scrambled from the grounds and ran screaming in every direction. Fortunately, no one was hurt.
In 1896, celebrated architect Irving J. Gill was chairman of the Committee on Floats for the July Fourth parade.
In 1938, Central Drug Store advertised fireworks for sale. In those days it was legal to set them off anywhere in town, and selections offered included Roman candles, sparklers and pinwheels.
"Teenage Tommyrot," as the newspapers called them, would purchase dynamite blasting caps over the counter, and attempt to blow the trolley off the tracks … just for fun (some succeeded).
1964 Parade Video:
In 1965, 55,000 people lined Orange Avenue to see the July Fourth parade, touted as "Coronado's 18th Annual." Apparently the parade was only held sporadically in the early years.
In 1998, the July Fourth Parade Committee celebrated the 50th anniversary of the parade as an annual event. John Laing had been parade chairman since 1970. His father, Al Laing, had been parade announcer for 40 years and was well remembered by locals for his beautiful tenor voice.
In 1998, the Lone Ranger's horse "Silver" got loose. Officials chased him all over Spreckels Park before capturing the famous white stallion.
Another time a baby elephant ran through the front yard of someone's house in the staging area. Prior to the 1970s it was a common sight to see parade horses galloping along our beach after the parade.
Actor Clint Walker (of the hit TV Western, "Cheyenne") was set to ride in the parade one year but was talked out of his horse by then-mayor Robin Goodenough. The Mayor rode the horse; Clint rode in the Mayor's convertible.
In the mid-1950s the Navy Frogs (UDT, precursor to SEALs) had a float in the parade that consisted of a huge tank of water with a 'mermaid' inside. She was outfitted in a bikini top and full mermaid tail, but along the route her top was removed, much to the surprise of onlookers. The mermaid wasn't invited back, although the Navy and our Navy SEALs are featured prominently every year in the parade, and receive standing ovations.
My only suggestion to the current parade committee is, instead of calling it the 68th Annual or 78th Annual, why not say, "Since 1888?"
Happy Independence Day Coronado. Stay classy and be safe.
–Joe Ditler
Joe Ditler is a professional writer, publicist and Coronado historian. Formerly a writer with the Los Angeles Times, he has been published in magazines and newspapers throughout North America and Europe. He also owns Part-Time PR (a subsidiary of Schooner or Later Promotions), specializing in helping Coronado businesses reach larger audiences with well-placed public relations throughout the greater San Diego County. He writes obituaries and living-obituaries under the cover "Coronado Storyteller." To find out more, write or call [email protected], or (619) 742-1034.
Memorial Day Services Monday, May 31
Limited Memorial Day Services Scheduled For Star Park
Local Builder Restores Historic Home


These vegetarian burritos can be served as soon as they're filled and rolled, or can be crisped up in a hot pan, which allows you to assemble them in advance and then heat them through just before serving.
The shortcake crust on these strawberry bars has turbinado sugar, which provides a delightful crunch, while the pecans help out with the butteriness (they can't help it — that's just what they do). And what could be a better vehicle for shoveling whipped coconut cream studded with juicy strawberries into your mouth?
Because fingers were invented before forks, dive in with these fun foods you can eat with your hands.


WASHINGTON (AP) Two hotels in California are the latest to meet the strict environmental standards set by the LEED Green Building Rating System.
The GAIA Napa Valley, in American Canyon, Calif., and the Orchard Garden Hotel in San Francisco are among just five hotels in the world to be certified as meeting the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design code.
The LEED Green Building Rating System is a nationally recognized benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings, according to Ashley Katz, spokeswoman for the U.S. Green Buildings Council in Washington.
LEED certification means that third-party experts have verified that the building meets standards for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality.
The other LEED-certified hotels are the Inn & Conference Center Addition, a Marriott in Adelphi, Md., part of the University of Maryland University College; the Kandalama Hotel, in Damulla, Sri Lanka, owned by Aitken Spence Hotels Ltd., and the Vancouver Conference Center and Hotel, a Hilton in Vancouver, Wash.
The Gaia Napa Valley was certified in June and the Orchard Garden was certified in May.
Electric car lovers willing to spend nearly $100,000 on the new Tesla Motors roadster will have some swanky places to plug it in.
Hyatt will install Tesla recharging stations at three hotels, stretching in an arc from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe. The two companies announced the agreement Wednesday at Hyatt's Fisherman's Wharf hotel, where a handful of surprised tourists watched Mayor Gavin Newsom take one of the gleaming, all-electric sports cars for a spin.
Granted, installing chargers at three hotels may not seem like much of a business alliance.
By placing rechargers at Hyatts at Fisherman's Wharf, Sacramento and Incline Village on Tahoe's North Shore, a Tesla owner could drive from San Francisco to the lake without fear of running out of juice. Tesla has already driven one of the roadsters from Tahoe back to the company's San Carlos headquarters without recharging, but that was downhill, said Diarmuid O'Connell, Tesla's director of corporate marketing.
The LEED Green Building Rating System is a nationally recognized benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings, according to Ashley Katz, spokeswoman for the U.S. Green Buildings Council in Washington.
The spiffy, new Cedar House Sport Hotel ($$$-$$$$) is geared toward active travelers who want a bit of style at night. Think high-end Ikea meets mod-Italian—platform beds with chrome and leather details, and feather-light high-thread-count duvets. Rooms are in several small, satellite buildings designed with a nod to green: nearly the whole place was constructed of recycled materials. Ask about outdoor-sports packages.
This page is an archive of recent entries in the California category.
Florida is the next category.


text:
Annual Wheels And Heels Against MS - a Win-Win Year
From my sister Anne Murphy:
This September 11th – 13th, 2009 is the MS Challenge Walk, a 50 mile walk through Cape Cod that raises money to fight the effects of Multiple Sclerosis. It is the 5th time I've joined my brother Paul Keohane and his team, "Wheels and Heels Against MS'.
This year everyone who donates will have an opportunity to win a prize! What would be better than that? How about a whole month of prizes?!
Up to $25 donated earns 1 chance. $100 earns 4 chances….and so on.
This October we will draw a name every day from the names of generous supporters and that person wins the prize for that day. Prizes include free haircuts, beautiful necklaces and earrings, and gift certificates.
Visit our website http://www.wheelsandheelsagainstms.com/ to make a pledge or mail your check to:
Anne Murphy
16 Kenneth Lane
Tewksbury, Ma 01876
Paul Keohane, (Team Captain)
2 Jillian Rose Dr
Oxford, MA 01540
We know that this is still a tough economic time, but this letter is asking for your help once again. Please join me and our team in our fight. If there is anything you can spare, it is greatly appreciated. And you might win a prize!!.... It's WIN-Win!
On the topic of characters, I've been asked a few times where I come up with names. Sometimes it's whatever pops in my head as I write the first draft of a story or novel. At other times it's a feeling that the name should have a meaning of some sort, a specific sound, begin with a certain consonant. Rarely (but not never) do I think - hey, I'll name a character after Person I Know #47. If you've read the Harry Potter novels, it's obvious (I hope) that J.K. Rowling almost always works under the Names With Meaning school of thought. Almost all of her side characters have a moniker pertinent to their role in the story. Snape, Lupin, Sirius are three of the more obvious. Sometimes just a sound or feeling they inspire. Dumbledore, McGonagall.
Sometimes it's random. The main character in Solomon's Grave is Nathan Dinneck. Dinneck: because I'd just finished a zombie story before I'd begun the book, and the character's name was Dinneck (no first name). I decided it was original enough I wanted to use it again. His first name was originally Marcus in early drafts, partly because I wanted a name beginning with a consonant, and I wanted it two syllables. I have no idea why, but I don't question my thought process - plenty of others do that for me. I changed Marcus to Nathan because there was another character with an "M" name and it caused confusion to one of my proof-readers.
In my as-yet-unpublished novel, Margaret's Ark, the main character's first name came about when I began the original short story, thirteen years ago, on which the novel was based. We were in the process of buying property (on which our house now stands), and dealing with a very nice woman named Margaret who would later become our neighbor. I used her first name for the character. Come novel-writing time, I needed a last name. That evening I happened to visit my friend Fran Bellerive who lives near a store called Charboneau Shoes. I liked the look of the name, so dropped the 'H' and Margaret Carboneau was born... or at least named.
As I began writing Plague of Darkness, I needed a better concept of the main character, a teenage girl with an attitude - my own teenage-daughter-with-an-attitude was too young back then to serve as a role model . I used to teach a high school CCD class ("Sunday School" held on Mondays, for teens), and pegged one particular student as being the embodiment of my character. Good kid, mind of her own and funny (and a little belligerent, which made the class interesting). In order to associate the character with her as I began writing, I reversed her first name and called the character Gem. As Gem's character developed and became her own "person", the name had become too strongly associated (in my mind) with this character so rather than change it, I came up with a goofy but effective reason for the name and kept it.
Sometimes it's just a random - I might use any old name as long as it doesn't start with the letters M, Q or T (because it's never a good idea to have main characters begin with the same letter, too visually confusing for the reader). I don't care what name I use. Or an interesting name occurs to me as I write and it drops into the story and I think very little as to why I used it.
There are some names which I have never used, because they are too strongly associated with people in my life. I've tried a couple of times to use the my wife Janet's name, but it's hard to disassociate it from the real person - and you have to be able to do that (unless you're writing a memoir). I've used my kids names now and then, mostly because they keep asking me but only for minor characters because let's face it, I write horror. Sometimes this comes in handy - I might give specific names to victims in my writing, especially ones that get smeared under a slow moving steamroller or something equally as enthralling. I'd planned on mentioning some sample names here, but decided against it - you know who you are. Some names, even of those closest to me, are common enough I can probably manage it, like Joe (my Dad's and brother's name), but not Marilyn (Mom's name, and too unique..).
In the end, whichever name I use, once the book / story is finished they've become so ingrained in my mind with the character that I can't imagine using any other.
The Post Protagonist Life
For a book or story to work, we authors try to create realistic characters. We need to know what they look like, what motivates them. If we know them well enough, we're able to write their responses and reactions to whatever thrown at them almost automatically - as if the character is controlling the words you type. Do it right, and the reader feels and sees what they do, is frightened or happy or whatever alongside them.
And we, as authors of horror, mystery, suspense, throw a lot at these people. Put them through the ringer as the expression goes. No one should have to suffer the way some of these make-believe characters do. In real life, they do, sometimes, sometimes not.
But what about when the last page is written and the book is closed? How do these people pick up the pieces of their lives and move on? King is pretty good in this regard. He tends to tie up loose ends, implies either implicitly or explicitly how the survivors of his plot will fare later. Koontz, of whom I've always been a fan, not so much. He ends with his characters, and readers, exhausted.
How do they cope, move on from the events of the story? If it's a disaster-type scenario, some natural scourge against which the people have struggled, it's implied they move on with their lives, in a world that may or may not be the same. They'd fought, and survived, and are better for it. But let's take a murder mystery. Or better yet, a thriller. The hero of the story has defeated the bad guy(s), but not before "learning the truth" about her trusted butler, or great Aunt who's really an axe murderer, or employer who's secretly been working as a slave trader. She survives, makes it through, is safe again.
Then what? The next job she takes (because her office building burned down in the climax), the next man she meets (since her late husband tried to poison her with Playdoh or something equally diabolic).. does she wonder whom she can trust? How long will she relive the events covered between page 1 and page 423? If her best friend is revealed on page 397 as being a flesh-eating alien, how will she act towards friend B or C? What if they're also flesh-eating aliens but are hiding this fact because the good guys will find them and melt their wax like they did to A?
I can imagine our former protagonist sitting in a therapist's office, nodding enthusiastically when the doctor says she needs to move forward, focus on the present. Maybe she could, given time with no more tentacles jumping out of her pudding - but will she wonder if she's safe because it hasn't happened again, or because she stopped eating pudding without first donning a neck brace?
Habits have been born into her psyche, from solving the mystery and surviving the attack in the latter half of the book. She survived by seeing the clues chapter after chapter, denying what she was seeing at first, then having no choice but to accept something was amiss. Only then could she discover the plot before being eaten like so many others before her. But... long after THE END, she tries to surround herself with people and occupy her mind because when she's alone she thinks too much, finds herself seeing things that might not be there, or having suspicions that might not be warranted. She tries to look away because it might mean being dragged back through the same nightmare but she cannot ignore that trusting her instincts defeated the bad guy the first time, saved her from certain death. Is it real or some post-traumatic paranoia?
This could lead to a sequel, Jamie Lee Curtis crawling along the hospital floor because, finally, she acknowledges that Michael Myers is not dead.
If our beleaguered survivor was real enough, she would be plagued by worries that she missed something important - had her oldest friend with whom she defeated the evil alien boss been a part of it, implicit in the planned invasion in some way? She doesn't want to think this, but there had been signs, especially around pages 112 and 175 - she simply hadn't enough facts then to see it clearly. Even now, things feel... wrong (cue soft dramatic music). But it's over. She's safe now. She needs a friend, someone to go to the movies with to forget all the craziness that transpired. Besides, he couldn't have been that involved in such a despicable plot since the Great Author never gave him his come-uppance.... Could he? (cue louder dramatic music). Part of her doesn't want to know, but after five hundred pages filled with deception, truth is an important commodity. She shrugs, acknowledges that she would probably never completely know and because of that, never complete trust anyone again. Either way, the Great Author isn't going to write a sequel; has left her on her own to cope however she can. Authors are like that - they move on to the next story and try not to think much more about the characters they created. After all, these people aren't real.
Annual Wheels And Heels Against MS - a Win-Win Yea...


An open, four-year college, University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) is an individual from the acclaimed. University of Minnesota framework and a supplier of broadly positioned online Bachelor's degrees.
UMC prides itself on their high caliber instructive projects intended for nontraditional or proceeding with understudies, network associations, and the workforce.
UMC Online offers access to world-class instructing, learning, and research assets. Just as a temporary position and undergrad inquire about circumstances. Understudies experience little class sizes and individualized consideration with a workforce that fills in as obvious guides for online students.
What's more, UMC's online courses use a wide assortment of innovative apparatuses that make learning on the web natural and locks in.
4 years of education in science in Accounting.
Four-year education in science in Health Management.
Four-year education in science in Information Technology Management.
For those that need to go as they think about, UMC online understudies can exploit broad investigation abroad chances.
What is more, online students at UMC have the chance to partake in hands-on entry-level positions that allow you to rehearse what you have realized and made contacts with potential bosses.
The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program additionally opens ways of leading exploration as an online understudy.


Rawether driver uses almost exactly the same code with just a small difference. WinPcap calls bpf_validate() function when someone sets the packet filter program and it forbids to set malformed filters. Validation routine performs standard memory load/store checks and simple control flow checks to avoid endless loops and jumping outside of the BPF filter. During filtering stage, BPF program is executed without those checks, since it relies on the one-time validation which was performed earlier. Rawether driver doesn't perform this validation, thus it is possible to write BPF program that will read/write arbitrary memory (or just endlessly loop, but it is not really interesting).
Read/write address is relative to the current stack position – internal memory that can be accessed from the BPF program is just local array of ints. On x86 platform it is possible to access full 32bit memory address range. On x64, exploit can reliably access only the stack memory, which is sufficient to build working ROP chain. Since BPF program allows write to any stack location, it is very easy to overwrite return address without even touching stack canary (which btw this function doesn't use).
0x12 is the size of the stack frame (divided by 4, because the local memory is represented as an array of ints), so writeStack() can be used to overwrite bpf_filter() return address and all stack frames which are above.
// !!! spinlock acquistion here !!!
To reset KSPIN_LOCK it is sufficient to set the spin lock value to zero. KSPIN_LOCK value is kept under [rsi + 0x38] during the whole bpf_filter() execution.
In next steps I'm getting EPROCESS address of the process that will be elevated (PsLookupProcessByProcessId) and address of "NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM" EPROCESS using PsGetCurrentProcess. bpf_filter() is called from NDIS_PROTOCOL_DRIVER_CHARACTERISTICS.ReceiveNetBufferListsHandler, from what I saw this handler is called from some NDIS helper thread, thus it has SYSTEM rights. Later, ROP chain overwrites target process token with the token stolen from SYSTEM process and returns the execution to the epilogue of the ReceiveNetBufferListsHandler. Described method can be simplified, but I wrote this exploit before I finished GoGoGadget library and without properly doing the homework with regard to kernel information leaks. Having EPROCESS information leaks in place, calls to PsLookupProcessByProcessId and PsGetCurrentProcess can be skipped, and ROP can just use EPROCESS addresses gathered by ring3 part of the exploit.
The last bytecode operation is "return 0" so the bpf_filter() function will set the eax register to 0 at the end of the BPF program. I'm using this value to reset spinlock at the begining of the ROP chain.
To enable vulnerable part of the driver, exploit has to issue OID_GEN_CURRENT_PACKET_FILTER NDIS request with NDIS_PACKET_TYPE_ALL_LOCAL flags and set the BPF program. Exploit is triggered by reading the first received network packet.
I want to use this so I can disable DSE to load an unsigned driver to bypass Battleye's AC for pubg, but I can't find that damn driver! I would use the public VBox exploit, but everyone is saying it's detected & to go find a new vulnerable driver. Do you still have it laying around?
I'm pretty sure you will find it somewhere around, there is tons of those drivers.
I'm sorry to hear that, this is really sad news.


text:
Q: java interface constructor? i have a base class, a child class, an interface, and a child class that implements this interface
-base Abstract class Seq
public abstract class Seq {...some functions...}

-class For extends Seq
public class For extends Seq{
    int first, last, step;
    public For( int a, int b, int c)
      {...some work on a,b,c }
}

till now, everthing is perfectly fine! i tested it.
public interface SeqIt {
    public boolean function1();
    public int function2();
}

-class ForIt that implements SeqIt (the interface)
the problem is the child class constructor
public class ForIt implements SeqIt{
      public void ForIt( For x ) //here is the problem//
              {...the work i wanna do...}
          }

i have to call it from the main using this statement ForIt fi = new ForIt(new For(3, 8, 2));
so how should i write the constructor?

A: Your question isn't very clear, but it looks like your problem is that you have void in your constructor signature.
What you want is:
public ForIt( ... )

A: You probably don't want that void there -- you just want public ForIt(For x).


text:
Q: Entropy of Poisson random variable via exponential family identity Exercise 8.1 of Probabilistic Graphical Models asks the reader to use the identity
$$H_{P_{\theta}}(X)= \ln Z(\theta) - \langle E_{P_{\theta}}[\tau(X)], t(\theta)\rangle$$
to compute the entropy $H$ of a random variable with distribution $P_\theta$ parameterized by $\theta$. This assumes the distribution is in exponential family form so that $P_{\theta}(X) = \frac{1}{Z(\theta)}A(X)\exp(\langle \tau(X), t(\theta)\rangle)$ where $\tau$ and $t$ denote functions for calculating the sufficient statistics and natural parameters.
For a Poisson RV, $t(\theta)=\ln \theta$ and $t(X)=X$ so we have $H=\theta(1- \ln \theta)$ and this is indeed the first term of the listed expression for the Poisson entropy on Wikipedia but is clearly wrong since $H\ge0$ and the parameter space for $\theta$ allows values that would lead to negative entropy for the above expression.
I feel that I am missing something very basic but I can't determine my mistake. Has anyone come across this problem before?


text:
Parkinson's Support Group: 2:00pm
Kate Mason
Adult Day Wing
A great place to share the challenges of living with Parkinson's disease, and to learn strategies to cope.
The aim of this group is to enhance knowledge on specific topics related to Parkinson's disease and to provide opportunities to talk with each other, ask questions to occasional guest speakers, and share resources. The group's goal is to create a network in the community where people affected by Parkinson's Disease feel supported and encouraged. The group aims to facilitate personal growth, empowerment, and increased knowledge and understanding of the disease.
The Parkinson's support group was created in response to an identified need in the community for individuals and their caregivers who live with Parkinson's Disease. The group works in partnership with the Parkinson's Society of Southwestern Ontario.
For more information, contact the GBACHC occupational therapist at 519-238-2362 x241. The group runs virtually on the last Monday of every month, with some exceptions.
Virtual Mindfulness Program: 1-3pm
At the heart of mindfulness practice is awareness. The moment-to-moment awareness of thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and responses to the environment and complexities of day-to-day life. Jon Kabat-Zinn, also known as Mr. Mindfulness, states that "mindfulness is the awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment and nonjudgmentally".
All are welcome to explore the theoretical foundations of mindfulness through group interaction, mindfulness exercises, and simply feeling calmer in mind and body.
For more information please contact Mickey Gurbin at 519-238-2362 x223 or Patricia Baker at 519-238-2362 x235.
Please complete the form below to register.
HEAL Health Through Expressive Arts & Lifestyle: 10-11:30am
Skills and Support Group
Find ways to reduce stress over food, eating, body image and weight. Join for a different kind of conversation.
HEAL Health Through Expressive Arts & Lifestyle: 1:30-3pm
Alzheimer Support Group: 1:30pm
For more information, contact Randy at 1-800-561-5012
GO-VAXX Bus Clinic: 12-5pm
2022-02-14 12:00 PM - 2022-02-14 5:00 PM
BEEP BEEP! The GO-VAXX bus 🚍 is on its way to the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre!
COVID-19 vaccination appointment bookings open at 8 a.m. Sunday February 13, 2022 (the day before the GO-VAXX bus arrives.)
This includes first, second, third and booster doses, as well as the pediatric Pfizer vaccine for children aged five to 11.
Book through ontario.ca/bookvaccine or call 1-833-943-3900. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
For more information visit ontario.ca/vaccinebus
Virtual Kitchen Party: 11am-12pm
All are welcome to join in for some virtual fun including expressive arts, cooking demos, recipes, music, Bingo and more!
The once-monthly session will be happening on Microsoft Teams. Help is available to access the online sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination appointment bookings open at 8 a.m. Wednesday February 23, 2022 (the day before the GO-VAXX bus arrives.)


text:
Q: In the double slit experiment, would a gravity detector cause wave function collapse? In the double slit experiment, if a sufficiently sensitive instrument capable of detecting the gravity of the passing electron were used in place of a photon, would this cause wave function collapse?
I wonder about this because it could possibly obtain which-way information about the electron without directly interacting with it.


Greece isn't so big on Christmas – Easter is their big celebration. But Greece does do Christmas lights and every year, in some form or another, in Athens – Syntagma Square is the place you'll see them. Occasionally they'll have live music to welcome in Christmas in Greece.
@sakisrouvas appears at the turning on of the #Christmas lights in #syntagmasquare Athens. What a fun night! ?
In 2013 Greece decorated their squares throughout the country with boats, to represent the strong seafaring nation that they are . It was particularly poignant in that year as the economy reached a crisis point – boats represent a meaning to the Greeks; hope. The symbol was that 'Greece sails forever'. More can be read about the interesting message here.
It's been some time since there's been a tree in Syntagma Square at Christmas. There are a variety of reasons for this – one being that due to general unrest, there have been problems in the centre during the first few days of December, and the decorations suffered as a result.
The years have culminated for very harsh times for the Greek people. I know it's a small gesture, but let's hope the tree and beautiful way Syntagma has been lit up may at least go some way to giving some joy to the people – at least for a small period of time.
And I love the symbol of the boat and the message of hope it gives them.
If you're visiting the city this Christmas or winter, take a look at my Insiders Guide to Athens to give you an idea of things to see and do, making the most of your time.
Jo recently posted…Why the Australian bush is good for your soul. A Sneaky Peak into My Little Corner of the World.
Yes! We're excited to have such lovely decorations this year. It's very atmospheric.
I'd love to make it to WA one day. The Margaret River looks amazing.
I'm glad to see that Greece had the heart to publicly celebrate Christmas this year with some shared bling. Hopefully, it's a harbinger of turning the corner for the economy.


Do you want a low sugar can drinks you can select this Arizona brand of zero calorie flavor drink for good. The can also very big enough to be drink by one person, but seem its likely to be in the hot day or summer, this can be done in few minutes, thirsty all day. Its come with strawberry and green tea ginseng and honey flavor with vitamin C fortified in the ingredient. The taste also very good and I don't know the store selling this drink since my friends give as a gift in the previous busy week. The total liquid inside the can is about 680 ml per can and this product is came from USA.


The 4-H Youth Development program offers Marin youth ages 5-19 valuable life skills in leadership, community service, and citizenship.
Marin County 4-H joined the National and California 4-H Council Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Initiative to engage youth in building science knowledge, skills and abilities. This includes physical science themed activities co-led by teens and adults for 4-H groups and the public, as well as participation, as one of nine California counties, in a study on the impact of 4-H in fostering youth interest in science.
Another highlight of the year was the development of the Marin 4-H Naturalist Leader Project with Conservation Corps North Bay. Twenty-two AmeriCorps volunteer leaders practiced presentation skills, organized and conducted lesson plans, met community leaders and mentors, and bolstered their confidence in leading school youth groups throughout Marin, like the Caesar Chavez clubs.
Staff held seven major events and participated in several others, including Farm Day, Marin County Peer Summit, and the Marin County PlayFaire Fun Fest, providing development opportunities for over 5,800 youth participants. Marin County is participating in a national longitudinal study, sponsored by National 4-H Council in collaboration with Tufts University, to determine factors that contribute to positive youth development. Preliminary results from the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development indicate that 4-H participants are developing leadership and life skills that equate to success in school and beyond.


How could you do this, Brian Roberts?
Who eats better than we do?
Take that, DC Parking Enforcement!
You know what, Kindle? No. Not buying you.
They couldnt have done it when he hit 754?
I dont hold grudges. Sometimes.
Not to pile on Microsoft . . .
Bum bum bum bum BUM BUM DC U-ni-ted!
Wanna use your blog for good?
Why am I not mad?
Dear Lightning Car Company - please export.
Is traffic that bad right now?
Worst street in Columbia Heights?
Should the government bail out the mortgage industry?
Cant I just park in front of my house?
Is this good or bad for me?
You there! You use too much electricity.
No more four car trains at rush hour!
Welcome to Web 2.0, WMATA.
I win! Im a big winner!
OMG I have DC tags!
Yay DMV! Boo Officer Key.
Are you kidding me? The trash cans?
Did you send us a gift card?
Could Comcast be any worse?
Will I ever make it home?
We have internet! Sort of.
How do people find me?
Couldnt they find anyone less suited for the position?
Dont talk about hot weather when its 18 degrees F out.
Do I really care about the zoning board?
OMG Turn off the internet!
What planet is this guy on?
Why would none of your plates be microwave-safe?
Should DC get a vote?
Those who forget history . . .
Were mad, and were not going to take it. Well, maybe we will.
You! Go take an econ class, right now.


New favorite, currently on fingers & toes. It's the color of wild blackberries.
Leigh's Manhattan townhouse on E. 69th, which also used to house his antiques business, is classic & elegant.
A mix of incredible antiques & an '80's deli sign.
This Saturday marks the inaugural of his latest venture, Keno Auctions.
In high school, many lived and died by this little book.
This Fall, its sequel will be unleashed.
And if you find a good source for Concord Grapes, please share.
Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, add whole mint sprigs, and simmer for ten minutes. Strain and cool.
Make a sachet with all dry ingredients. Simmer sachet, grapes, and water in a saucepan over medium-low heat until grapes are broken down and soft (about 45 minutes), gradually adding more water if needed. Remove sachet, and strain the reduction to remove seeds. Cool uncovered in the refrigerator. Reduction may be kept refrigerated for up to a week.
If I had sufficient patience (and/or drugs) for the very, very long plane ride required, I think I'd fly directly into Durban, South Africa, drive up the coast, and stay a fortnight or 2 on the edge of the Indian Ocean at the lovely Oyster Box Hotel.
Have you ever seen a prettier accommodation?
I'm streaming via my Wii and I love it. Have you seen Priceless?
The scenes of France are perfect, and yes, Audrey Tautou is amazing, but Gad Elmaleh is the heart of this fabulous movie.
This weekend was the show @ Liberty. Somewhat disappointing overall (rain, lots of Victorian, and high prices), but I did find a fresh little antique birdseye maple desk with scalloped trim and some wonderful old metal baskets.
Cool stuff. Tonight @ 8:00. Happy Earth Day.
I love all things vintage, especially books. I've read The Family Decorates a Home by Carlton Varney hundreds of times.
I especially love the section on awnings, window boxes, and door ornaments.
A little kitschy, and lots of fun.
Thinking About a Trip to London?


text:
Internet providers in Miller Place, NY
Miller Place, NY internet providers
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 Mbps DSL 90%
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 Mbps Fiber-optic 31%
Optimum $40.00 300 - 1,000 Mbps Cable 100%
FirstLight Fiber - - DSL 2.077%
Miller Place internet service at a glance
Provider: Optimum
At 94%, broadband coverage in Miller Place is comparable to the rest of New York - 100%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Miller Place area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Miller Place residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 31% of those living in Miller Place.
There are five internet providers serving the Miller Place area, and 93.24% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Miller Place's five internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Average internet speeds in Miller Place
Verizon 101 Mbps 37 Mbps DSL
Optimum 140 Mbps 22 Mbps Cable
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Miller Place.
Compare Miller Place internet speeds to the national average
Miller Place – 156 Mbps
Miller Place – 37 Mbps
Find Miller Place internet providers by ZIP code
Top high-speed internet providers in Miller Place
The largest internet providers in Miller Place are Verizon and Optimum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Miller Place.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Miller Place residents, covering 90% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 31% of the area. Miller Place's third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Miller Place residents.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Miller Place covering 90% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Miller Place to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Miller Place, $56.24.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Miller Place, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Miller Place. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Miller Place's providers, 154 Mbps.
Verizon fiber-optic internet
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to some, but not many households in Miller Place covering 31% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Miller Place than other internet types.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 150 Mbps in Miller Place. These download speeds are available to 31% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Miller Place's providers, 154 Mbps.
Optimum cable internet
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Miller Place covering 100% of the area.
Optimum's cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Miller Place residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Miller Place, $56.24.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Miller Place, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Miller Place. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Miller Place's providers, 154 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Miller Place, you'll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Miller Place, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Miller Place and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Miller Place at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Miller Place at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Miller Place residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
What's the fastest internet provider in Miller Place?
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Miller Place with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Miller Place. The next fastest internet provider in Miller Place is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 90% of the area.
What's the cheapest internet provider in Miller Place?
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Miller Place with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Miller Place, $56.24.
Is fiber internet available in Miller Place?
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Miller Place, covering 31% of the city.
Do I need a new modem for fiber internet?
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Why aren't there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Home page New York Miller Place


The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS) is a adherent straight of the School of Advanced Study, University of London. Founded covering 1947, it is a resident scholastic.
The Legal Studies Institute is function with the purpose of facilitate generosity atmosphere regular correct qualification courses on behalf of paracorrects what's more extra aboveboard permissionals relative improve legal knowledge, skills, in addition abilities. The Legal Studies Institute is passionate to the marketing of the paralegal profession in the role of monster a paralegal is not just about a job, it's a career.
College of Staten Islround here addition Legal Studies Institute: Legal.
The College of Staten Islalso standard its Legal Studies Institute (LSI) in 2014. The LSI is housed clothe in the Department of Political Science and Global Affairs and the Department of Philosophy.
Legal Studies – DC Internships – Live. Learn. Intern.
College of Staten Isladditionally Legal Studies Institute: Legal.
The College of Staten Islas well expected its Legal Studies Institute (LSI) more or less 2014. The LSI is housed dressed in the Department of Political Science and Global Affairs and the Department of Philosophy.
Paralegal Online. No affair how demadditionallying your plan is, ENROLL TODAY in place of the abundantly in this arealine FIU LSI Paralegal authorize and accomplish started on a unused line of business in the legal field.
NYU Law Receives $20 Million in lieu of Global Legal Studies.
The Guarini Institute designed used for Global Legal Studies command offer a dais for in-depth, interdisciplinary dissect of selling legitimate what's more narrow issues.
Institute of Legal Studies, Malta – 39 Phowith the aim ofs – Education.
Institute of Legal Studies, Malta. 184 likes. The Institute of Legal Studies was launch at Ganado & Associates, Advocates covering 2005, to react the growing.
Majors & Offerround heregs. The Legal Studies Institute is remote with the purpose of allow knowledge degress also financial credit certificates in the taking into consideration majors: Law too Jurisprudence.
Parahonest Studies Program & Paralegal Studies Degree.
Paralegal Studies Program The Lilburn, Marietta, furthermore Raleigh campuses give the followhere plus there ing programs in paralegal and legal assisting. Lilburn Campus Paralegal Studies – Associate of Science Degree Program Paralegal Studies – Diploma Program Graduates of Lilburn's paralegal studies permit program who are hooked on pursuing an association extent may well give their credits taking part in the step.
Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS.
Purpose: The Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) is the pro DoD surety alliance fund instead of cosmic legitimate concentration too capacity-building in the same way as broad-based defense administrative area officials.
The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS) is a aficionado create of the School of Advanced Study, University of London. Founded going on for 1947, it is a civilian studious.
Din relation to't atrophy different msomething likeute – realize started on a parakosher run thatday! It's knowledgeable in addition curt to apply. You're barely a report out a innovative in the legal profession.
The Institute of Legal Studies was father by the side of Ganado & Associates, Advocates so as to come back with the growhereg dembesides in lieu of guidance all but operate between the lawful and announcement communities in Malta.
The Institute of Legal Studies was just roundstitute on Ganado & Associates, Advocates with the purpose of resolve the rising demadditionally in favour of assistance about produce a result in the middle of the on the level and flier communities in Malta.
The Institute of Legal Studies seeks person be a impressive what's more illustrious put it on literary that offers locally reasonable what's more worldwide credit opportunities intended for learning, detection besides amalgamation to the contiguous daylight of gifted lawyers.
Majors & Offerin the region ofgs. The Legal Studies Institute is cold with the intention of come up with the money for social contact degress too deposit account certificates in the behind majors: Law also Jurisprudence.
The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), sponsor National Institute in this areastead of Advanced Legal Studies, is a uni-disciplinary university circle in Kochi, India on behalf of underorder, graduate in addition post-graduate honest education.
The Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) is the pro U.S. defense payment partnership account mean for authority on the level immersion past multinational legion aid members what's more similar civilians.
Located in stand of the old-style Bangalore City of Basavanagudi (meaning the acreage of Bull Temple) Bangalore Institute of Legal Studies (popularly acknowledged at its acronym, "BILS"), is every of the strong acknowledged affiliated secretive take action colleges which enjoys logical leading standing denounce India.
College of Staten Isladditionally Legal Studies Institute: CSI Legal.
The College of Staten Islmoreover's Legal Studies Institute (LSI) is housed feature in the Department of Political Science and Global Affairs and the Department of Philosophy.
The Institute in place of Legal Studies acts in lieu of instance a channel besides catalyst for college lecturer hone sociolegal topics carried gone on put it on gift also their collaborators.
Costs & Scholarships – DC Internships – Live. Learn. Intern.
Legal Studies Institute instead of Law Students Leadership Scholars Program Overview. The experience, relation in addition contacts you request get your hand on major The Fund intended for American.
The Institute used for Legal Studies acts the same as a channel also spur for lecturer refine sociolegal topics carried missing at take effect facility as well their collaborators.


text:
Q: How can I create an algorithm for generating random strings? I want to generate random strings like:
sssder
tvmwww
66rfdd
123123
oo007oo
1234
2020
1111
rrrr
r8r8r
uiuiu
wewewe
fefefe
abced
xyz..

Specifically, I want a string with a length of 5 to 8 characters that is easy to remember.  Is this possible?

A: Here is source for a rather overcomplicated script that walks a BNF-like definition of a string and generates a matching string by randomly selecting possibilities. These pages contain some example definitions. Perhaps that may be of use.

A: What you're looking for is a mnemonic string generator, here is the function:
function Mnemonic($letters = 6)
{
    $result = null;
    $charset = array
    (
        0 => array('b', 'c', 'd', 'f', 'g', 'h', 'j', 'k', 'l', 'm', 'n', 'p', 'q', 'r', 's', 't', 'v', 'w', 'x', 'y', 'z'),
        1 => array('a', 'e', 'i', 'o', 'u'),
    );

    for ($i = 0; $i < $letters; $i++)
    {
        $result .= $charset[$i % 2][array_rand($charset[$i % 2])];
    }

    return $result;
}

Updated to allow digits at the end of the string:
function Mnemonic($letters = 6, $digits = 2)
{
    $result = null;
    $charset = array
    (
        0 => array('b', 'c', 'd', 'f', 'g', 'h', 'j', 'k', 'l', 'm', 'n', 'p', 'q', 'r', 's', 't', 'v', 'w', 'x', 'y', 'z'),
        1 => array('a', 'e', 'i', 'o', 'u'),
    );

    for ($i = 0; $i < $letters; $i++)
    {
        $result .= $charset[$i % 2][array_rand($charset[$i % 2])];
    }

    for ($i = 0; $i < $digits; $i++)
    {
        $result .= mt_rand(0, 9);
    }

    return $result;
}

A: See this post for a short PHP function to generate a random usable keyboard characters string of a specified length (as this looks like a password generator).  Here is the function copied from that post.
function rand_char($length) {
  $random = '';
  for ($i = 0; $i < $length; $i++) {
    $random .= chr(mt_rand(33, 126));
  }
  return $random;
}

A: It depends on what you want from the strings. From the examples you provided, it seems as if you want a two-step thing; e.g. a function that generates a three-character random string, then doubles each character; or repeats the string; or repeats the first character three times, the second two times, and the third but once.
Basically what you probably want to do is to make a "pool", say a suitable short string that's generated with a randomly selected method (all numbers, sequential numbers with random start, sequential letters, word parts selected at random from a dictionary...) and then a function that inflates the string according to some principle.

A: Try this:  Random Alphanumeric String Generator Script in PHP
http://www.i-fubar.com/random-string-generator.php

A: If this is for random id's or something similiar I recommend
uniqid(...)
http://us3.php.net/manual/en/function.uniqid.php>http://us3.php.net/manual/en/function.uniqid.php

A: Use a genetic algorithm. Set up your fitness function to decide how "random" your string is (i.e. are two consonants adjacent? Well that's not as good as a symbol or number next to a consonant... but how far apart are the consonants in the alphabet? are they the same case?) Let it run for a couple days, and you'll be guaranteed to find the fanciest, most random 5-8 character string you'd ever hoped for.

A: I'll start with a few personal conjectures about "easy to remember":
A string is usually easy to remember if there are one or more patterns, such as:

*

*it has repetitions of characters

*it has sequences of characters (a-b-c, 1-2-3)

*it "sounds" like a word (sequences of phonemes that mimic real words: "diskow")

Write up a program that "scores" random sequences generated based on the rules, and take the top scorers.  It's like a Monte Carlo method for finding the output you want.  You can adjust your scoring method if you don't like the output.
Of course, there are other "easy to remember" strings that don't fit the above:

*

*if it has personal significance (your birthday)

*if it is repeated A LOT... (everyone knows pi = 3.1415 because we're trained to know it) Although, I'd argue that PI is better described as easy to recall, rather than easy to remember (store in memory).

A: An easy approach may be :
1) initialize an empty string
2) generate a random number between[0,25]
3) Add 97 to that number
4) generate a character for that number
5) append the character to the existing string
* run steps 1-5 for the number of times , equal to the length of the string.
say i want strings of length 6-10.
for each string you need to run this piece of code
i = rand (6,10)
str = "";
while(i--)
{
   num = rand (97,97+25);
   c = chr(num);
   str = str.c;
}


text:
Schliesinger, Joachim
The Pattaya Phenomenon—Effects of the Vietnam War on the Development of Pattaya
$9.99 Schliesinger, Joachim
The Pattaya Phenomenon—Effects of the Vietnam War on the Development of Pattaya is a detailed evaluation about the process how a place located along Pattaya Bay could develop in a short period of time from a small, quiet fishing village with a pristine beach and crystal clear sea water into the sex metropolis of the planet.
Little real facts are known about the beginnings of Pattaya as a tourist destination and the transition from a small fishing community to a mega-sex city.
The most told legend is that Pattaya was the main R&R (rest and recuperation) center or destination for US warriors fighting the war in Vietnam, from where they were flown over to Thailand and flocked in crowds to Pattaya. This work will disprove the mythos and will determine the real facts that happened at the place during the Vietnam War period.
Thailand, however, was indeed a key strategic base of US activities in the region during the Vietnam War and the mythos of R&R US military culture had some important effects to tourism after 1975, and attributed to the boom in this business segment in Thailand in general and in Pattaya in particular.
Today, sex still sells and Pattaya has become one of the most visited cities in the world, with almost 10 million international and 8 million domestic visitors in 2018. Furthermore, Pattaya still is an unreal and fictitious place, a unique locality that could only evolve out of a specific social phenomenon that was caused by historic events, politics and behaviors of others.
This study will determine the facts and causes that influenced Pattaya's progress and will throw some light on the interactions of interracial behaviors. The text is supported with plenty of illustrations.
Origin of the Tai People, Volume 8―Early Tai Kingdoms of the BC Period
Origin of the Tai People 8―Early Tai Kingdoms of the BC Period gives detailed information about the current academic knowledge of the various states that were established and governed by ethnic Tai people in the region of modern China, a long time before the first Han Chinese entered the area.
Alone with the deciphering of the human DNA we are now in a position to know more precisely about our own biogenesis and about our migration routes within the territory of East Asia and mainland Southeast Asia.
Today it is generally accepted that the populations inhabiting southern China and most parts of the eastern lands between the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers in the 2nd and 3rd millennia BC and before spoke languages that were not related to Chinese and the early principal states or kingdoms in this region were often conglomerations of distinct ethnic peoples under the leadership of a politically dominant ethnic group.
This work is part of the discussion about the achievements of the Tai people in their ancient seats before the ethnic Han Chinese appeared in their various habitats in much later times of history and established their first Chinese Empire in 221 BC.
The text is supported with plenty of images.
Origin of the Tai People Volume 7
Tai Folklore and Spirit Belief System
Origin of the Tai People 7―Tai Folklore and Spirit Belief System describes the wide field of oral traditions and the complex ritual belief system of the ethnic Tai people.
Spirit worship is as old as mankind itself and among the Tai people the phenomenon goes back to the ancient days when the first Tai-Kadai speakers originated in the area of modern southern China, from where they migrated to all parts of mainland Southeast Asia and as far as Assam province of India.
Origin of the Tai People 6―Northern Tai-Speaking People of the Red River Delta and Their Habitat Today
Origin of the Tai People 6―Northern Tai-Speaking People of the Red River Delta and Their Habitat Today explains the involvement of Tai-Kadai people in the early history of modern Vietnam, especially their early presence in the Red River Delta.
A number of modern scholars propose that the ancient Yue people, who inhabited at the end of the 1st millennium BC this region, included not only Yue proper, but the majority of this group were in fact Tai-Kadai-speaking people, who in turn were genetically linked with the aboriginal Austronesians of ancient Taiwan.
Origin of the Tai People 5―Cradle of the Tai People and the Ethnic Setup Today
Origin of the Tai People 5―Cradle of the Tai People and the Ethnic Setup Today deals with the early homeland (or 'Urheimat') of the Tai people and the contemporary ethnic makeup of the area. New evidence emerged across various academic disciplines that the people who spoke Tai-Kadai languages at the time in history when the first Han Chinese moved southwards across the Yangtze River never spread across the vast southern Chinese region but were concentrated in the more concluded (and mountainous) area of modern provinces of Guangxi, Guizhou, Guangdong and Hunan of southern China as well as the adjoining modern provinces Ha Giang, Cao Bang Lang Son and Quang Ninh of Northeast Vietnam, even extending into the Red River Valley as we now know.
Origin of the Tai People 4―Ethnic Descent of the Tai-Kadai People
Origin of the Tai People 4―Ethnic Descent of the Tai-Kadai People describes the latest academic hypothesis on the ancient forefathers of the Tai people. Those ancient forebears, named pre-Austronesians, migrated from the area of the mid-Huang He Valley (or mid-Yellow River Valley) of modern northeastern China southward into the Yangtze River Delta of eastern China, and followed the coastal route to the Fujian coast of southeastern China.
Early Port Cities in the Malay Peninsula
Early Port Cities in the Malay Peninsula gives most recent discovered information about the historical spread of Indian (or better Tamil) culture from southern India across the Bay of Bengal to the Malay Peninsula and from there to other parts of mainland Southeast Asia (Funan, Champa, Chenla and Dvaravati) and finally to maritime Southeast Asia.
As this work will show, it was not an Indianization but a Tamilization, since the ethnic Tamil people of the southernmost region of India played the active part to transfer their religious and cultural traits from their homeland to Southeast Asia.
Early Seafaring and Maritime Trade in India and Southeast Asia
Early Seafaring and Maritime Trade in India and Southeast Asia is a work about the early seafarers and maritime traders from prehistoric times in general and the ancient sailors of India and early Indianized states of Southeast Asia in particular.
The text is complemented with plenty of illustrations.
Traditional Slavery in Southeast Asia and Beyond
Traditional Slavery in Southeast Asia and Beyond is a work about the development of slavery from prehistoric times in general and those cultures that practiced slavery in Southeast Asia and neighboring regions until quite recently, or even today.
Early slavery in Far Eastern Asia started in ancient China during the Xia dynasty in about 2100 BC. In Southeast Asia, slavery is reported since the establishment of the early Indianized states in the first centuries AD and developed over the centuries to new heights, even to the depopulation of an entire nation—the Kingdom of Laos—at the turn of the 19th to the 20th century.
Traditional Human Funerals in Southeast Asia and Beyond
Traditional Human Funerals in Southeast Asia and Beyond gives an overview of the main traditional funerary and burial practices of varies peoples in Southeast Asia and neighboring regions.
Traditional Human Sacrifices in Southeast Asia and Beyond
Traditional Human Sacrifices in Southeast Asia and Beyond investigates the history, rationales and methods of ritual human killings in general and the practices among the different ethnic groups of Southeast Asia and neighboring regions in particular.
Traditional Headhunting in Southeast Asia and Beyond
Traditional Headhunting in Southeast Asia and Beyond explores the history of headhunting rituals in general and the cultures and societies that practiced it in Southeast Asia and neighboring regions until some decades ago, and in some tribal areas even today.
Traditional Cannibalism in Southeast Asia and Beyond
Traditional Cannibalism in Southeast Asia and Beyond is a work about methods and practices of cannibalism from dim prehistoric times in general and those cultures that practiced cannibalism in Southeast Asia and neighboring regions until quite recently, or even today.
The Chong People
The Chong People—A Pearic-Speaking Group of Southeastern Thailand and Their Kin in the Region is a work about the indigenous Chong people who have settled in Chanthaburi and Trat provinces of southeastern Thailand and an overview about their Pearic kin groups in Thailand and Cambodia.
Chanthaburi City
Chanthaburi City—An Ancient, Multiethnic and Significant Municipality in Southeastern Thailand is a work about the little but pretty city of Chanthaburi, located in southern part of East Thailand, which has a long and ancient history and is populated by a distinct mix of peoples and cultures.
Though the exact date when the city of Chanthaburi was founded is still unknown, the city exists at least since the mid-14th century AD and some historians believe it was founded by the ethnic Chong people already as early as the 12th century AD at the bank of the Chanthaburi River, a short distance west of the 7th century AD Khmer city of Phamniet, the forerunner of Chanthaburi city.
The Kingdom of Phamniet
The Kingdom of Phamniet―An Early Port State in Modern Southeastern Thailand is a study about the tiny Khmer Kingdom (or state) of Phamniet, which was founded by a colony of Khmer people in the late-6th or early-7th century AD near the modern city of Chanthaburi.
William C. Dodd's 'The Tai Race'—Annotated and Illustrated
William C. Dodd's 'The Tai Race'—Annotated and Illustrated is a supplementary work to Joachim Schliesinger's trilogy about the Origin of the Tai People. It contains information about Dodd's biography and an interpretation of his view regarding the origin of the Tai race as well as the complete text of Dodd's classic work The Tai Race: Elder Brother of the Chinese. In addition, it also includes the text of his article "Some Notes on a Missionary Tour through South China among the Tai Race" published in 1910.
Dodd's textual works are annotated with informative notes about his missionary undertakings and illustrated with plenty of images.
Origin of the Tai People 3
Origin of the Tai People 3―Genetic and Archaeological Approaches is the third volume of a trilogy that informs about the origin of the Tai people by providing an overview of the latest genetic and archaeological researches. The first volume (Origin of the Tai People 1—Historical Approach) deals with the prehistory of the Tai people from the historical view. The second volume (Origin of the Tai Peoples 2―Linguistic Approach) presents the historical background of the Tai-Kadai language family.
The volume is illustrated with plenty of images.
Origin of the Tai People 2―Linguistic Approach is the second volume of a trilogy that presents the early history of the Tai race from the linguistic view. The first volume (Origin of the Tai People 1—Historical Approach) deals with the prehistory of the Tai people from the historical approach. The third volume (Origin of the Tai People—Genetic and Archaeological Approaches) provides an overview of the latest genetic and archaeological researches in connection with the Tai people.
The linguistic prehistory of the Tai-Kadai language is illustrated with plenty of images.
Historical Approach
Origin of the Tai People 1―Historical Approach is the first volume of a trilogy that deals with the early history of the Tai people from the historical view. The second volume (Origin of the Tai Peoples 2―Linguistic Approach) presents the linguistic background of the Tai-Kadai language family. The third volume (Origin of the Tai People—Genetic and Archaeological Approaches) provides an overview of the latest genetic and archaeological researches in connection with the Tai people.
The text is illustrated and supported with many images.