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L'Oréal Acquires Brazil's Niely Cosméticos
French beauty giant remains active in mergers and acquisitions.
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PARIS — Continuing its push into emerging markets, L'Oréal inked a deal to acquire 100 percent of Brazil's Niely Cosméticos.
The French beauty giant described Niely as the largest independent hair-color and hair-care company in Brazil, generating net revenues in 2013 of 405 million Brazilian reals, or $188 million at average exchange.
The company's main brands are Cor & Ton for hair color and Niely Gold for shampoos and care. Both are sold at "accessible prices and enjoy a large penetration among the country's middle class," L'Oréal said.
Daniel Fonseca de Jesus founded the company in 1981, and is to join L'Oréal Brazil's strategic committee as vice president.
"The acquisition of Niely Cosméticos is a strategic move for L'Oréal in Latin America and Brazil, one of the biggest and fastest-growing hair-color and hair-care markets in the world," said Frédéric Rozé, executive vice president of L'Oréal in charge of the Americas.
Niely Cosméticos has industrial and logistics facilities based in Nova Iguaçu, part of the greater Rio de Janeiro area.
The deal is subject to regulatory approvals, L'Oréal noted.
Latin America represented 8.9 percent of L'Oréal's revenues last year, with the zone posting a gain of 11.5 percent in the period.
Investment bank Michel Dyens & Co. advised Niely's shareholders in the transaction, according to sources.
L'Oréal has been one of the most active beauty firms on the mergers and acquisitions front recently, demonstrating interest in brands at various stages of their life cycles.
In June, it added the makeup artistry brand NYX Cosmetics to the fold. Last April, L'Oréal completed the acquisition of Magic Holdings International Ltd., a maker of Chinese facial masks, and the purchase of Decléor and Carita from Shiseido Co. Ltd.
And last October, The Body Shop, which is owned by L'Oréal, purchased a 51 percent stake in multibrand beauty retailer Empório Body Store in Brazil, with an option to increase its ownership share to 80 percent by 2019.
Brazil has a population of about 200 million and claims the largest economy in Latin America. The beauty market there has been booming and ranks fourth in the world.
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Title: "Love Lost: A True Story of Passion, Murder, and Justice in Old New York"
Length, price: 272 pages, $23 Albert Richardson, writer and correspondent for the New York Herald Tribune, was 36 years old when he died Dec. 2, 1869. His wife, the beautiful actress Abby Sage McFarland Richardson, was 35. They had married 60 hours earlier. Dying of a bullet wound, Albert had asked Abby to marry him, so that she might legally rear his three orphaned children with her own children. In "Lost Love," George Cooper discusses the events surrounding this celebrated love affair.
Using letters, court testimony and articles found in newspapers and journals, Mr. Cooper, a former professor of law at Columbia University and a Baltimore native, tells an absorbing story.
It began Nov. 25, 1869, when Daniel McFarland, Abby's former husband, shot her lover, Albert, in the stomach. The bullet would soon end his life, and begin the McFarland-Richardson trial that dominated newspaper headlines in 1869 and 1870. The trial would raise questions concerning the sanctity of marriage, the rights of women and the rights of victims, and ultimately question the fairness of the legal system. What baseball fan could begrudge the Cleveland Indians the success they seem on the verge of attaining this year? Especially after reading this affectionate and personal account by Akron Beacon Journal sports columnist Terry Pluto of the team's three-decade-plus slump.
Slump? Beginning with 1960's ill-advised trade of slugger Rocky Colavito for singles hitter Harvey Kuenn and, extending through a boating accident during spring training 1993 that left two pitchers dead and a third seriously injured, the Indians' story has been one of bad luck, bad timing, bad judgment and just plain bad baseball.
Heck, this is a team forced to trade a young Dennis Eckersley, who will probably end up in the Hall of Fame someday, because his wife had fallen in love with his best friend and teammate, Rick Manning.
Mr. Pluto, a former Sun baseball writer, has a breezy style that makes for easy reading, and his book has a poignancy no baseball fan should have trouble understanding. If nothing else, it puts any problem the Orioles may have in proper perspective.
N Title: "Speaking of Washington: Facts, Firsts and Folklore"
How does it work, this cumbersome government of ours? How did it evolve from a handful of brilliant, dedicated men playing it by ear to a Congress that had to create five regulatory agencies just to deal with the consequences of bank de-regulation? Or, symbolically, from a White House with no plumbing (John and Abigail, the original Adams family, used an outhouse) to an executive mansion with 32 bathrooms and a staff of 97, including five calligraphers?
In a book at once amusing and informative, John Moore, who lives in Severna Park, takes us on a quick-step tour down the boulevards and back alleys of our heritage. Along with Teapot Dome, Watergate and the folly of the PAC, we're treated to a variety of factoids we never knew or have long forgotten.
Along with the difference between civil rights and civil liberties, between Mugwumps and Whigs, there are answers to questions we never dreamed of asking: What were the White House "petticoat wars"? Which first lady was called "Lemonade Lucy" and why? Who was "His Rotundity"? Why is there still an electoral college? Finally, a timeless bon mot from Sen. Simon Cameron, R-Pa.: "An honest politician is one who, once he is bought, stays bought."


The Onomichi Betcha Festival is a very unusual festival even for Japan, and it has hence been designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Onomichi. Held each year over a three-day period from November 1st through 3rd, this festival features a procession with omikoshi (portable shrines) that are carried through the town to pray for the sound health of the townsfolk. Among them are three masked demons called "Soba," "Beta" and "Shouki," and it is no exaggeration to say that these demons are the true stars of this festival. As they lead the omikoshi (portable shrines) through the streets, these demons, when goaded on by the surrounding crowds of onlookers following the beat of the drums and whistles, will use their "Iwaibou" (ceremonial rods) and "Sasara" (bamboo whisks) to strike the heads and poke the bodies of those around them.
It is said that, by undergoing this "purification" ritual at the hands of the demons, one will receive many blessings, including children, greater intelligence and recovery from disease. Believed to have begun during the Edo Period, when Ikkyu Shrine performed a purification ritual lasting for three days to pray for the expulsion of disease, the Onomichi Betcha Festival is a traditional event that has become deeply rooted in the hearts of the people of Onomichi.
Incidentally, although there are several different theories about the origins of the demons' names, it is widely believed that "Beta" is so named because the mask is so thickly covered (beta in Japanese), "Soba" is so named because the first person to play the part back in the Edo Period was a the proprietor of a soba noodle shop and that "Shouki" is so named because the first person to wear the mask back in the Edo Period was a man named Shoukichi. The demon procession event takes place over all three days of the festival, so if you happen to visit Onomichi on one of these days, there is a good chance that you will run into them. By all means, take the chance to receive a slightly rough blessing from the demons while praying for sound health throughout the year.
1.From Hiroshima Station, take the JR Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen (bullet train) to Fukuyama Station (23 minutes). Then, take the JR Sanyo Line from Fukuyama Station to Onomichi Station (19 minutes). Total travel time: approximately 50 minutes.
2.From Hiroshima Airport, take the airport limousine bus to Shiraichi Station (13 minutes). Then, take the JR Sanyo Line from Shiraichi Station to Onomichi Station (41 minutes). Total travel time: approximately 1 hour.


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Disney In Depth: Monsters University Blu-ray Review
By Brett Nachman | @ | October 24th, 2013 at 9:18 pm
4-Disc Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital | 3-Disc Blu-ray/DVD/Digital | 2-Disc Blu-ray/DVD l DVD l Instant
Directed by Dan Scanlon
Starring Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Helen Mirren, Nathan Fillion, Joel Murray, Sean Hayes, Dave Foley, Charlie Day, Peter Sohn, Steve Buscemi, and Alfred Molina
Release Date: Oct. 29, 2013
It's time to scare it up, my fellow geeks! Monsters University sees its home release, and surprisingly, the Blu-ray edition of Pixar's latest feature is wicked good. Explore Monsters University with me, shall we?
James P. Sullivan (John Goodman) and Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) may have given the impression they were always best buddies in Monsters, Inc., but Monsters University proves just the opposite. Travel back in time with Sulley and Mikey to their young adulthood, when Sulley's pomposity and Mike's unabashed idealism contrasted with their older personalities. Mike craves to scare for a living, despite his less-than-menacing appearance, and must prove to naysayers that he belongs at the Scare School. He works ceaselessly to understand ways to haunt and chill. Sulley, on the other hand, thinks his family name and reputation will lead him on a road to success, but his egotism impairs his image and potential. The two must collaborate with the non-impressive Oozma Kappa fraternity to save their spots in the Scare School.
Topics: Animated, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Review, Disney In Depth, Features, Movies, Reviews
Tags: Alfred Molina, Billy Crystal, Charlie Day, Dan Scanlon, Dave Foley, Disney, Disney In Depth, Helen Mirren, Joel Murray, John Goodman, Monsters University, Nathan Fillion, Peter Sohn, Pixar, Sean Hayes, Steve Buscemi
Nathan Fillion, John Krasinski, Bonnie Hunt Announced For Pixar's 'Monsters University'
In addition to returning stars including Billy Crystal, John Goodman, and Steve Buscemi, some new names are being announced for Pixar's highly anticipated Monsters, Inc. prequel, Monsters University.
New voices who will join in on the fun this time around include geek god Nathan Fillion (Firefly, Slither), Bonnie Hunt (Jerry Maguire, The Green Mile), and John Krasinski (The Office, Away We Go).
Fillion will voice Johnny Worthington (seen above with the horns), the president of the Roar Omega Roar fraternity, while Krasinski will be a super star scarer at Monsters, Inc. and Hunt will voice a young Mike Wazowski's grade school teacher.
Topics: Animated, Movies, News, Sequels
Tags: Alfred Molina, Aubrey Plaza, Billy Crystal, Bonnie Hunt, Charlie Day, Dave Foley, Helen Mirren, John Goodman, John Krasinski, Monsters Inc, Monsters University, Nathan Fillion, Pixar, Sean Hayes, Steve Buscemi, Tyler Labine
First Trailer For The Farrelly Brothers' Long-Awaited 'Three Stooges' Has Arrived
By The Movie God | @ | December 7th, 2011 at 5:47 pm
The first trailer for the Farrelly Brothers' long-awaited and oft-troubled new take on The Three Stooges has arrived, and it is pretty painful to watch.
There was always a dim ray of hope that maybe the movie would end up surprising us with word that it would be in three segments and that they would be able to use the Three Stooges theme music, as well as rumored stars like Jim Carrey, Sean Penn, and Benicio Del Toro. But as you'll see, with stars Will Sasso, Sean Hayes, and Chris Diamantopoulos (not to mention Snooki from MTV's Jersey Shore, for some inexplicable reason) this is already the vandalization of a beloved classic we feared it would be.
You can see the trailer for The Three Stooges by clicking on over to the other side now.
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Tags: Bobby Farrelly, Chris Diamantopoulos, Farrelly Brothers, Peter Farrelly, Sean Hayes, The Three Stooges, Will Sasso
First Look At 'The Three Stooges'
By Cinemumra | October 27th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
While this labor of love for the Farrelly Brothers has taken quite a bit of time and pain to get to the big screen, we finally have our first look at the cast of the upcoming adaptation of The Three Stooges.
The film stars Will Sasso, Sean Hayes, and Chris Diamantopoulos as Curly, Larry and Moe, respectively, and I must say, this looks absolutely awful.
Tags: Chris Diamantopoulos, Farrelly Brothers, Sean Hayes, The Three Stooges, Will Sasso
Fox Releases 'The Three Stooges' Teaser Poster & Banner
By The Movie God | @ | October 15th, 2011 at 11:00 am
It's not much, but if you were wondering what Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly's The Three Stooges are going to look like, we now have a basic idea in the form of a teaser banner (above), as well as a new teaser poster that doesn't show much of anything.
It's only the top of their heads, but the new Stooges look pretty much what you probably envisioned in your head they would look like when hearing that we had gone from Jim Carrey, Sean Penn, and Benicio Del Toro playing the famed trio to Will Sasso (MADtv, Happy Gilmore), Sean Hayes (Will & Grace, The Bucket List), and Chris Diamantopoulos (24, The Kennedys).
Topics: Movies, News, Photos
Tags: Bobby Farrelly, Chris Diamantopoulos, Peter Farrelly, Sean Hayes, The Three Stooges, Will Sasso
Deal: Will & Grace: The Complete Series
By Empress Eve | @ | September 11th, 2009 at 7:03 am
Today's Goldbox spotlight item of the day over at Amazon is Will & Grace: The Complete Series DVD box set for only $124.99 (that's 50% off the list price of $249.98).
This 33-disc DVD collection contains all eight seasons of the NBC comedy about Will (Eric McCormack, a gay lawyer in NYC, and Grace (Debra Messing), his former girlfriend turned best friend and roommate. The roomies are always looking for love but can't seem to find it, and we're never sure if Grace really ever got over Will. Will is the 'nice' guy and always the subject of ridicule by not only Grace, but by their two friends Jack [just Jack!] (Sean Hayes), an over the top gay man who fancies himself an actor, and the squeaky-voiced Karen (Megan Mullally), a rich lush who works (just barely) as Grace's receptionist at her design company. While meant to be supporting characters, oftentimes, Jack and Karen steal the spotlight. Together, the foursome make for genuine comedic excellence.
The DVD set, which is packaged in a collectible cube-shaped display box, has over 70 hours of programming with an exclusive episode booklet and bonus disc with brand new extra features, including newly recorded commentaries with cast and crew, a photo gallery, themed featurettes, a Will & Grace quiz, and much more.
Topics: DVDs, News, Television
Tags: Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes, Will and Grace
New Clip From 'Igor'
By Empress Eve | @ | September 16th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Yahoo! has debuted a new clip from the upcoming animated feature Igor.
Check out the clip, titled "Hole in Wall," here below.
The film stars the voice cast of John Cusack, Sean Hayes, Steve Buscemi, John Cleese, Eddie Izzard, Paul Vogt, and Molly Shannon.
Cusack voices the title character, a hunchback henchman with aspirations of winning the Evil Science Fair by creating an evil monster with the help with his own two sidekicks.
Igor hits theaters September 19, 2008.
Topics: Animated, Movies, News, Videos
Tags: Eddie Izzard, Igor, John Cleese, John Cusack, Molly Shannon, Sean Hayes, Steve Buscemi

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Young N.C. transgender activist Blake Brockington dies of suicide
Friends and community members on Tuesday mourned the passing of a Charlotte, N.C., transgender youth activist, Blake Brockington, who died as the result of suicide overnight.
By MATT COMER | QNotes Tuesday, March 24, 2015
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His homecoming victory, he told qnotes at the time, was a way to build awareness and support for other transgender students.
"I honestly feel like this is something I have to do," Brockington said last year, noting few other transgender male students have had the opportunity.
Brockington said at the time that winning will mean the most for several younger transgender students he had mentored, including a nine-year-old boy.
"He really looks up to me. That's my heart," Brockington said of his mentee. "He has support now and he will be able to avoid just about everything I'm going through and I don't want him to ever have to be scared. I feel like if I do this, that's one red flag for everybody to say, 'Nobody should be scared to be themselves and everybody should have an equal opportunity to have an enjoyable high school experience.'"
But the homecoming win came with a price, Brockington told The Charlotte Observerearlier this year.
"That was single-handedly the hardest part of my trans journey," Brockington told the daily newspaper. "Really hateful things were said on the Internet. It was hard. I saw how narrow-minded the world really is."
He had a strong message for the public — "we are still human."
"I'm still a person," Brockington said. "And trans people are still people. Our bodies just don't match what's up (in our heads). We need support, not people looking down at us or degrading us or overlooking us. We are still human."
Editor's Note: If you or a young person you know is LGBT and thinking about suicide, please call The Trevor Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386. For adults over 24, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
© QNotes. North Carolina's statewide LGBT news source.
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Criminal charges against Kevin Spacey dropped after accuser pleads the fifth
With the accuser unwilling to testify, the case had to be dropped.
Netflix just read the 'straight pride' organizers for filth
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Apple unveils new queer emojis, but there still won't be a trans flag
75 different possible combinations of couples, displaying different genders and races, will be possible but there's still one glaring omission.
Ricky Martin will join massive Puerto Rican protests over governor's antigay comments
Puerto Ricans have taken to the streets after leaked chat messages show Governor Ricardo Rosselló and other politicians using ugly antigay slurs – including comments about the singer.
A Christian school is suing to get government money even though it bans LGBTQ people
The religious school says they don't know of any LGBTQ kids who attend, so they can't discriminate against them.
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Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, a longtime supporter of LGBTQ rights, dies at 99
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In trademark tyrannical fashion, lame-duck President Barack Obama betrayed our historic ally Israel Dec. 23 by instructing the U.S. delegation to abstain on U.N. Security Council's Resolution 2334—a blatantly one-sided, anti-Israel move. His maneuver ignored the will of the American electorate, the bi-partisan consensus in Congress, and America's historic record of support for Israel at the United Nations. He also ignored Israeli positions across the political spectrum, and is seen as using the occasion as a personal vendetta against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with whom he did not get along. Arab sources and intelligence even informed Israel that members of the Obama administration secretly colluded with Security Council members to draft and promote the anti-Israel resolution. Unsurprisingly, Obama has placated Israel's enemies, most of whom prefer terrorism as a means of persuasion, and who would rather see Israel wiped off the map than as a partner at the negotiating table.
Obama's machinations deliberately undermined his successor President-elect Donald Trump's clearly voiced intent to help Israel and the Palestinians work toward a negotiated, peaceful solution.
The resolution is fraught with factual and legal inaccuracies. It frequently references the "pre-1967 borders", which were actually 1949 armistice lines never recognized as international borders by any nation, including the Arabs. Since the West Bank never belonged to a state since the Ottoman Empire, the term "occupied Palestinian territory" is a fiction. The resolution also conflicts with previous U.N. resolutions that call for negotiated settlement between the parties, not a third party, and which establish every nation's rights to secure, defensible borders. Finally, the Mandate of Palestine that established Israel permits Jewish settlement throughout the territory of the Mandate, which includes the West Bank.
Unfortunately, no future president can undo the Security Council resolution, and it has left little maneuvering room to discuss a final negotiated settlement. Thus the resolution has damaged the prospects for peace. Needless to say, this has been consistent with other Obama foreign policy failures.
The U.S. Congress has also stepped up to the plate. Sen. Lindsey Graham, with support from other congressional leaders, has threatened to punish the resolution's sponsors and the United Nations with U.S. aid cuts. "This vote will create a backlash in Congress against the UN," Graham said. "The organization is increasingly viewed as anti-Semitic and seems to have lost all sense of proportionality. I will do everything in my power, working with the new administration and Congress, to leave no doubt about where America stands when it comes to the peace process and where we stand with the only true democracy in the Middle East."
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said the "unified Republican government will work to reverse the damage done by this administration, and rebuild our alliance with Israel."
If Trump supports slashing U.S. aid to the United Nations, the nations that sponsored the resolution, and the Palestinian Authority, it will be interesting to see how the voting goes, according to the nonprofit Americans for a Safe Israel.
By abstaining, the Obama administration slapped an important card on the table in its game plan against Israel. Israel still has a "Trump" card to play. It may be time to use it.


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Julia Rosa Peevey was born February 18, 1879.
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Roy Root was born Jan. 30, 1890.
Tommie Miller Root was born Dec. 10, 1891.
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R.W. Peevey died January the 5th, 1856.
Susan J.R. Kelly died May the 7th, 1871.
Sue E. Kelly died June 5, 1871.
Rena Reid Root died Oct. 25, 1884.
Racheal Peevey died Aug. 19, 1882.
Mary Eleanor Peevey died June 7, 1890.
W.W. Peevey died Jan. 11th, 1894.
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In this paper we present an energy efficient match-line (ML) sensing scheme for high-speed ternary content-addressable memory (TCAM). The proposed scheme isolates the sensing unit of the sense amplifier from the large and variable ML capacitance. It employs feedback in the sense amplifier to successfully detect a match while keeping the ML voltage swing low. This reduced voltage swing results in large energy saving. Simulation performed using 130nm 1.2V CMOS logic shows at least 30% total energy saving in our scheme compared to popular current race (CR) scheme for similar search speed. In terms of speed, dynamic energy, peak power consumption and transistor count our scheme also shows better performance than mismatch-dependant (MD) power allocation technique which also employs feedback in the sense amplifier. Additionally, the implementation of our scheme is simpler than CR or MD scheme because of absence of analog control voltage and programmable delay circuit as have been used in those schemes.
content-addressable memory, energy consumption, feedback, peak power, sensing scheme, sense amplifier, ternary.
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Swansea City manager Garry Monk does not think that Michu will play for the Premier League club again.
Michu was a £2m signing from Rayo Vallecano in July 2012 and scored 22 goals in 43 games in his first season.
The Spaniard, 29, spent last season on loan at Napoli in Italy, but injuries limited him to five games.
"You never say never in football so I wouldn't totally exclude Michu at all, but it's very highly likely he'll be moving on to a new club," Monk said.
"I wouldn't know in terms of where he's going to go.
"I know the chairman [Huw Jenkins] is speaking to his agents, his representatives about that situation and trying to clarify that exactly.
"Hopefully in the coming days when it's been resolved we can see what happens there."
Michu, who has a year left on his Swansea deal, could now return home to Spain, with reported interest from Granada and former club Rayo.


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I was beating myself up for falling behind with everything, making unfair comparisons with others, (feeling a tad jealous) and wondering just when my writing/life dreams might bear fruit. Maybe you can relate?
Here's what God whispered back….
"Do not fear lack, My giving to another will never take away from all I desire to give to you. There is more than enough to go around. Once you begin to fully appreciate all the grace gifts I already bestow on you each day, then you will see how lavish is my love, how freely all is given, how good the Lord is to you, how wonderfully I care for My beloved ones.
Others may look like they are forging ahead while you stand still. It only appears that way because they are in a season of harvest reaping and you are in a fallow, resting season where seed for future growth is being sown.
Growth is still happening under the surface, though it may not yet be discernible to your eyes. These waiting times are painful for you, but I want you to see how necessary they are in growing you on the inside, in shaping you into all you can become by My grace.
Fruit will come forth in due time. If you can be content to lay low and remain teachable, there will soon be an opening for you as well. It might seem infinitesimal but every tiny action, each deed willingly and cheerfully done for Me in love is truly valuable for My Kingdom growth.
Every time you react with gratitude instead of grumbling, turn to Me whenever you feel twisted up with jealousy or cut up by comparison, continue to pray, speak, write and share in a way that encourages others, you are fulfilling My will for you now and helping good spiritual fruit to flourish and swell.
These are no mean feats. They are essential, healthy soul care steps in making progress. I guide you continually, speak to you in and through everything. A keen, listening ear will hear My voice urging them on, whispering inspiration and encouragement, infusing My unconditional love and unlimited strength into all weary warriors.
The battlefield of life can lead to loss and strife. Be on your guard. Keep your heart tuned heavenward, eyes of faith clear and your mind aligned with mine through ingesting My Word. I am your sword for the fight, your Comforter when battle scars wound you and fear makes you want to take flight.
Stay focused on ploughing in your own small furrow. Keep your eyes on Me. Don't let the jostle of the world or swift pace of others deter you from nurturing your soul's soil ground. Slow and steady will still get you to the finishing line.
And as you pause from your labours, lift your eyes to drink in the scenery, stop to pull up a few weeds, remember I am in the sun's rays warming your upturned face. I am the gentle breeze bringing soft refreshment.
Joy, like Bettie, these words are what I needed today. I sometimes look at what others are accomplishing and think I'll never get my little nature haiku picture book finished. But I need to remember to keep my eyes on God and keep working at what I am doing. I need to remember why I write and take photographs. I want what I do to point others to Him. Maybe I'll never publish a book but He can still use me in many ways if I am sensitive to his leading.
Gayl, thank you for your kind, encouraging comment. It's balm and grace to my soul to hear how much this post has spoken to you! I can strongly relate to your feelings of frustration and despair when the work you are collating doesn't seem to go anywhere. I have multiple files of stuff on the PC: potential books, unused poetry, prose and prayers I long to complete and publish, but I am needing to bide my time until God gives the green light to go ahead. Experience tells me the work will be all the better for being saturated in prayer and shaped by Holy hands to fit their intended use one day. It was painful when God asked me to set 'Seeking Solace' aside for several months, although I believe it was richer for being marinated for a while, stirred slowly and some fresh ingredients added to the mix! God sees your heart and will bring your book(s) to pass when the time is right. Please don't lose hope of seeing your words in print. This is the key thing for all of us on the creative path: "if I am sensitive to his leading", as you so wisely say. Many blessings to you, dear friend!
Thank you so much for this soothing balm, Joy. I too easily fall into the comparison trap. Everything here resonates in my heart. Love and hugs to you! May we rest in "being" who we are in Jesus rather than in browbeating ourselves to "do" more.
I often see you around the blogs commenting, but I'm not sure I've visited your blog before — and I'm glad I'm here! (It's funny how we stick with reading the same blogs, but I'm stepping out and looking for new friends! :)) Comparing ourselves to others who may be in different seasons is so futile, as you pointed out, because where we are on our journey with God is what's important, isn't it? Enjoyed reading your words today!
Your sweet words have encouraged me more than you know and I am honored that you've subscribed! I look forward to your words too, and am so happy to make a new friend!
Thanks for the encouragement. It is easy to see the growth of others and not see the plowing and sowing of our own field. And sometimes it is only when we look back with the perspective of time, we really see the growth that took place.
Wise and encouraging words, my friend!


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Gandhi, Kamal J.K.; Gilmore, Daniel W.; Katovich, Steven A.; Mattson, William J.; Zasada, John C.; Seybold, Steven J. 2008. Catastrophic windstorm and fuel-reduction treatments alter ground beetle (Coleoptera: Carabidae) assemblages in a North American sub-boreal forest. Forest Ecology and Management. 256: 1104-1123.
Veteli, T.O.; Mattson, W.J.; Niemela, P.; Julkunen-Tiitto, R.; Kellomaki, S.; Kuokkanen, K.; Lavola, A. 2007. Do elevated temperature and CO2 generally have counteracting effects on phenolic phytochemistry of boreal trees?. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 33: 287-296.
Mattson, W.J.; Julkunen-Tiitto, R.; Herms, D.A. 2005. CO2 enrichment and carbon partitioning to phenolics: do plant responses accord better with the protein competition or the growth-differentiation balance models?. Oikos. 111: 337-347.
Sharma, Pooja; Sober, Anu; Sober, Jaak; Podila, Gopi P.; Kubiske, Mark E.; Mattson, William J.; Isebrands, Judson G.; Karnosky, David F. 2003. Moderation of [CO2]-induced gas exchange responses by elevated tropospheric O3 in trembling aspen and sugar maple. Ekologia. 22(Supplement 1): 304-317.
Lieutier, Frances; Mattson, William J.; Wagner, Michael R. 1999. Physiology and Genetics of Tree-Phytophage Interactions. Lieutier, Frances; Mattson, William J.; Wagner, Michael R., eds. Proceedings: Physiology and Genetics of Tree-Phytophage Interactions International symposium: Gujan,France.Paris, France: Institut National De La Recherche Agronomique: 374 p.
Mattson, William J.; Yanchuk, Alvin; Kiss, Gyula; Birr, Bruce. 1999. Resistance to galling adelgids varies among families of Engelmann spruce (Picea engelmani P.). In: Lieutier, F.; Mattson, W.J.l Wagner, M.R., eds. Physiology and Genetics of Tree-Phytophage Interactions international symposium; 1997 August 31-September 5; Gujan, France. Paris, France: INRA Editions: 51-64.
Herms, Daniel A.; Mattson, William J.; Karowe, David N.; Coleman, Mark D.; Trier, Terry M.; Birr, Bruce A.; Isebrands, J. G. 1996. Variable performance of outbreak defoliators on aspen clones exposed to elevated CO2 and O3. In: Hom, John; Birdsey, Richard; O'Brian, Kelly, eds. Proceedings 1995 meeting of the northern global change program; Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-214. Radnor, PA: U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 43-55.
Kaufman, Michael G.; Strand, R. Malcolm ; Kubiske, Mark E.; Mattson, William J.; Herms, Daniel A.; Walker, Edward D.; Pregitzer, Kurt S.; Merritt, Richard W. 1996. Effects of elevated CO2 and shade on the decomposition of senesced tree foliage: impacts on microbial activity. In: Hom, John; Birdsey, Richard; O'Brian, Kelly, eds. Proceedings 1995 meeting of the northern global change program; Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-214. Radnor, PA: U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 89-100.
Nitao, James K.; Nair, Muraleedharan G.; Mattson, William J.; Herms, Daniel A.; Birr, Bruce A.; Coleman, Mark D.; Trier, Terry M.; Isebrands, J. G. 1996. Effects of elevated CO2 and ozone on phenolic glycosides of trembling aspen. In: Hom, John; Birdsey, Richard; O'Brian, Kelly, eds. Proceedings 1995 meeting of the northern global change program; Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-214. Radnor, PA: U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 42.
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Why collect NCLT coins?
Jul 28, 2017 | bullion, coins, commemorative, commentary, legal, legislative, policy, US Mint
A while ago, I received the following question from a reader:
Why do coins that were made NOT for circulation, like Silver Eagles, Commemoratives Productions, etc have any value other than their face value? I do not see the value of collecting something that was never meant for circulation.
2013 American Eagle West Point Two-Coin Silver Set with reverse proof and enhanced uncirculated coins.
Starting with the first question, the face value of any coin is assigned by the legal authority that produces the coin. In the United States, the face value of any coin is determined by Congress. In other countries, the central bank or the treasury ministry makes the determination.
The American Silver Eagle Program was the result of the Reagan Administration wanting to sell the silver that was part of the Defense National Stockpile to balance the budget. Originally, the plan was to auction the bullion. After intense lobbying by the mining industry warning that such an auction would damage their industry, the concept was changed to selling the silver as coinage.
Changing the sales to coinage allowed for market diversification. Rather than a few people attempting to corner the market at an auction, selling coins on the open market allows more people to have access to the silver as an investment vehicle.
As codified in Title II of the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Commemorative Coin Act (Public Law 99-61, 99 Stat. 113), the "Liberty Coin Act" defines the program as we know it today including the phrase "The coins issued under this title shall be legal tender as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code."
As a legal tender item, the coin's basic value has the backing of the full faith and credit of the United States government. Regardless of what happens in politics and world events, the coin will be worth at least its face value. Being minted by the U.S. Mint is a guarantee of quality that is recognized around the world making worth its weight in silver plus a numismatic premium.
Coins are perceived by the market as being more desirable than medals. Medals have no monetary value except as an art object. When it comes to investments, they do not hold a value similar to that of a legal tender coin. This is because medals are not guaranteed by the United States government, a key factor in determining its aftermarket value.
Once the coin has been sold by the U.S. Mint, its value is determined by various market forces. For more on how coins are priced, see my two-part explanation: Part I and Part II.
Why do American Silver Eagles have a One Dollar face value? Because the law (31 U.S.C. Sect. 5112(e)(4)) sets this as a requirement.
Why are the coins worth more than their face value? Because the law (31 U.S.C. Sect. 5112(f)(1)) says that "The Secretary shall sell the coins minted under subsection (e) to the public at a price equal to the market value of the bullion at the time of sale, plus the cost of minting, marketing, and distributing such coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and promotional and overhead expenses)."
Can you spend the American Silver Eagle as any other legal tender coin? In the United States, you can use any legal tender coin in commerce at its face value. This means that if you can find someone to accept an American Silver Eagle, it is worth one dollar in commerce. However, it would be foolish to trade one-ounce of silver for one dollar of goods and services.
Commemorative programs are different in that the authorizing laws add a surcharge to the price of the coin to raise money for some organization. Using the 2017 Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Program (Public Law 114-30) as an example, Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) introduced a bill (H.R. 893 in the 114th Congress) to celebrate the centennial anniversary of Boys Town. As with all other commemorative bills, the bill specified the number, type, composition, and denomination of each coin.
The Boys Town Centennial Commemorative coin features Fr. Edward Flanagan, founder of Boys Town
For example, the law says that the U.S. Mint will issue no more than 50,000 $5 gold coins that weighs 8.359 grams, have a diameter of 0.850 inches, and contains 90-percent gold. The law also has design requirements including being "emblematic of the 100 years of Boys Town." The sale price of the coin will have "a price equal to the sum of" "the face value of the coins; and, the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping)."
As with other commemorative, the coins will include a surcharge. Each gold coin will include a $35 surcharge, $10 for a silver dollar, and $5 for each clad half-dollar coin. When the program is over, the surcharges "shall be paid to Boys Town to carry out Boys Town's cause of caring for and assisting children and families in underserved communities across America."
The 2017 Boys Town Centennial Uncirculated $5 Gold Commemorative Coin is selling for $400.45 and the proof coin is selling for $405.45 suggesting that the process of producing a proof coin costs the U.S. Mint $5 more than the uncirculated coin.
What goes into the price of the coin? After the face value of $5, there is a $35 surcharge added that will be paid to Boys Town, there is the cost of the metals used. Here is a workup of the cost of the gold planchet using current melt values:
Metals Base Rate
Price (g)
Metal Value
Gold 90% 7.523 1259.00/toz 40.48 $ 304.52
Silver 6% 5.015 16.57/toz 0.53 0.27
Copper 4% 3.344 2.83/pound 0.006 0.00
Total metal value $ 304.79
Even though the melt value of the coin is $304.79, there is a service charge the U.S. Mint has to pay the company that creates the planchets. Thus, before the labor, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, and marketing is calculated into the price, the coin will cost $344.79 even though the legal tender face value of the coin is $5.
Taking it a step further, the average profit the U.S. Mint makes from gold commemorative coins is 8-percent (based on the 2015 Annual Report). If they are charging $400.45 for the uncirculated gold coin, the coin costs $368.41 to manufacture, $373.41 for the proof version.
Why collect these coins?
American Silver Eagle bullion coins were created for the investment market even though the authorizing law saw the benefit of allowing the U.S. Mint to sell a collector version. All of the Eagle coins are sold for investment or because people want to collect them for their own reasons. Some collect the collector version as an investment.
Commemorative coins are collected for their design or the buyer's affinity for the subject and to support the cause which is being sponsored by the sale of the coin. Some collect commemorative coins like others collect series of coins.
Even though modern commemorative coins are sold for more than their face value, that does not mean they are not worth collecting. After all, can you buy a Morgan Dollar, Peace Dollar, Walking Liberty Half-Dollar, or a Buffalo Nickel for its face value?
Collecting bullion, commemorative, and other non-circulating legal tender (NCLT) coins is a matter of choice. If you choose to collect these coins, know that they will be worth more than their face value. And while they are legal tender coins, they are not meant for circulation. They are collectibles.
If you like these collectibles, enjoy your collection. Along with coins produced for circulation, I own American Silver Eagle coins, commemoratives, and other NCLT because I like them.
Some of the NCLT coins in my collection
2015 March of Dimes Commemorative Proof set
2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative proof dollar graded by PCGS PR70
2012 Star-Spangled Banner Silver Commemorative Obverse depicts Lady Liberty waving the 15-star, 15-stripe Star-Spangled Banner flag with Fort McHenry in the background. Designed by Joel Iskowitz and engraved by Phebe Hemphill.
1936 Long Island Tercentenary Half Dollar
Reverse of the 2016 Chinese Silver Panda coin
2006 Canada silver $5 Breast Cancer Commemorative Coin
2007 Somalia Motorcycle Coins
2010 Somalia Sports Cars
Boys Town commemorative coin image courtesy of the U.S. Mint.


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Gemstone Meanings: Beauty, Power and More
Gemstones have and will always be associated with various meanings and symbols.
One of the main reasons behind this is the contribution made by a lot of cultures to the legends, myths and folktales that now surround these valuable stones. This article will give a general overview of gemstone meanings.
The fact that these are rare products from nature made mystics and philosophers attribute unique features and powers to them.
A lot of people who own these precious minerals believe in the power of these gemstone meanings. Which make these precious stones a lot more valuable to them.
History of Gemstone Meanings
Meaning of Precious and Semi-precious Gemstones
Meaning of Diamonds
Meaning of Sapphires
Meaning of Garnets
The Appeal of Gemstones
A full list of individual gemstone meanings is found here: List of Gemstone Meanings
The Meaning of Gemstones In History
Throughout history, a gemstone hidden faithfully in a pocket or secretively placed against the breast has given the owner a unique sense of assurance, certainty, protection and power.
Facing the world, amulet first, the possessor feels a certain sense of security and places in the stone a confidence akin to religion.
A gemstone can also signify wealth, power, and beauty as can be testified by the bejeweled neck of a queen as she turns her diamond-laden forehead and waves to the crowd, her hand weighed down with pearls and sapphires.
Other gemstone meanings are wealth, a family-heirloom, an extension of personality. The physical representation of luck, an indication of status, or simply a fashion statement.
To many, gemstones are ingredients in an ever-changing, ever-adapting list, based on their own beliefs and values.
The thinking behind it being that, by using the right combination of gemstones, one is properly equipped to face life.
Like the gesture of a Catholic mother crossing her child against evil, we place an aquamarine stone around our neck. Giving us the strength to confront life with a newly found courage.
Much of our interest in assigning gemstone meanings comes from our idea that something occult and rare, simply by origin, must hold some sort of hidden power. Many believe that gemstones, which are mined from deep within the earths of far-away lands hold answers to questions that we all face.
Our attraction toward gems is living proof that rarity is considered beautiful and that beauty is deemed valuable. Not only beautiful in itself, the gemstone is also believed to bestow beauty upon the wearer. Some gemstones, namely rose quartz, moonstone, and amethyst are believed to increase another's perception of the wearer's actual beauty.
Coveted mainly for their rarity and the mystery surrounding the rareness, gemstones have been used by both extremes of the social ladder. A lowly commoner would wear a combination of green aventurine, iron pyrite or tiger's eye for good luck, good fortune, and the attraction of wealth.
While a king would have his crown embedded with rubies not only to obtain the clarity to rule, but also to impose social dominance. To stand above his subjects as a symbol of outstanding beauty and unsurpassed superiority.
Gemstones can be divided into two main categories: precious gemstones and semi-precious gemstones.
Precious gemstones were the purest, rarest, and most valuable of gemstones in history. They include diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, and pearls. The meaning of gemstones, in this case, are meanings associated with extremities. The extreme beauty. The extreme power. The extreme rarity and value.
The most significant gemstone meaning in the category of precious gemstones is social status. Since the rarest gemstones are the most valuable, only royalty and celebrities can afford them.
The quality of a gemstone speaks of the owner's social status and this is why these stones are appealing. Identifying a gemstone is identifying wealth. Possessing a precious gemstone, is possessing wealth.
Semi-precious gemstones are valuable, but most are much more affordable and common than precious gemstones. Semi-precious gemstones include turquoise, aquamarine, opal, jade, topaz, among others. In this case, the meaning of gemstones may be more associated with matters of mystery and personal desires.
One form of semi-precious gems, getting more popular every year, are 'birthstones', which are gemstones designated to each month in a year. The meaning of gemstones in this category is specified to the person who is born in the month of that stone. The meaning of stones becomes tied to the very identity of the person wearing them.
A deeper look into the meaning of gemstones
By the ancient rule of mankind, the value of any object is directly determined by the difficulty with which that object can be obtained. By extension the meaning of an object is greater when the origin of said object is occult.
This rule, of course, is basic in understanding the meaning of stones. Gemstone meanings are unconditionally tied to the mystery of the origin and the legends and myths surrounding them.
Gems that have captured our imagination and obtained our loyal following include the diamond, the sapphire, and garnet. Let's look at the gem meaning behind these beautiful stones.
Gemstone Meanings: The Diamond, Queen Superior:
The cold hardness, the blinding brilliance, the sharp pureness, and the cruel, rough birth of a diamond make the gem meaning of this queen of stones one of the most tied to human experience. Relating it to matters of the heart, we place what we see as a speck of sunlight on our lover's finger, because it is the closest we will ever get to presenting them with a star.
Going beyond the act of giving something precious, the diamond also signifies an understanding that the precious has been discovered, and by the act of presenting a diamond, we are presenting an understanding- An acknowledgement that we have discovered a purity worth beholding for the rest of our lives.
Another gem meaning surrounding the diamond is that of transformation. Since the diamond must be "discovered" by a trained eye or simply by an exceedingly lucky eye, and then unearthed, and after that polished, it appeals to people on the deepest level possible.
This appeal lies in our desire to discover the purity within ourselves or within others. We believe that perhaps, with enough skill, with enough vision, we may one day look into the mirror or look into a crowd of strangers, and find the true diamond within and among us.
Gemstone Meanings: Sapphire, The Blue-eyed Beauty
The gem meaning of the blue sapphire is closely tied to royalty. Once believed to be the substance that supported the earth and the cause of the sky's hue, sapphire became and has remained a great favorite among rulers of mankind.
The gem meaning is associated with endowments royalty need to hold the loyalty of their subjects. These include the power of calmness and tranquility, needed in times of great stress and turmoil; The power of healing, needed in times of defeat and loss; The power of virtue and wisdom, a combination essential to a king's or queen's successful rule.
Finally, sapphire is believed to have holy properties, stemming from the ancient belief that Moses wrote the Ten Commandments on a sapphire stone in order to forever preserve their message.
Gemstone Meanings: The Garnet, Stone of the Heart
This gem meaning is closer to the heart. If you are familiar with the mythological tale of Hades and Persephone, you may better picture the meaning of this stone.
Stolen from earth and taken to the underworld, Persephone quelled her hunger on pomegranate seeds.
Little did she know that each pomegranate seed indebted her to Hades, an eternal promise to remain by his side.
The garnet has been likened to pomegranate seeds since medieval times and this has given it a gem meaning of eternity and love.
Blood red, the garnet has also been believed to restore the heart in times of depression and darkness.
The Persistent Appeal of Gemstones
In exploring the significance of gemstones and gemstone meanings, we may come to the conclusion that mixed with a sense of wonder, the promise of an answer, the endowment of beauty, and the feeling of power. The gemstone is simply a representation of our own human ideal.
There are the precious, there are the semi-precious, there are the beautiful, the rare, and the mystical. There are those who are ornaments, simply displayed for beauty, and those whose surfaces are etched with the essence of others. There are those who are pure and those who are occult.
Perhaps, if we cannot find the human beauty, we may use a gemstone as guidance.
List of Gemstone Meanings
This list is not yet complete and more articles are being added continuously. So please feel free to check for updates once in a while!
Agate Meaning
Amazonite Meaning
Amber Meaning
Amethyst Meaning
Aquamarine Meaning
Aventurine Meaning
Black Onyx Meaning
Bloodstone Meaning
Blue Topaz Meaning
Carnelian Meaning
Chrysocolla Meaning
Citrine Meaning
Garnet Meaning
Jade Meaning
Jasper Meaning
Labradorite Meaning
Lapis Lazuli Meaning
Opal Meaning
Peridot Meaning
Rhodonite Meaning
Rose Quartz Meaning
Ruby stone Meaning
Sapphire Meaning
Sodalite Meaning
Turquoise Meaning
February 19, 2013 at 12:37 am — Reply
Lovely parting thought, sometimes it is indeed easier to see the beauty of gems than that of our fellow human beings. I heard there are gems that can help you see the inner beauty of people (including yourself), however I'm not sure what they are.
Can anyone help me find those, please?
April 13, 2013 at 9:45 am — Reply
Blue sapphire is one type of gemstone that can evoke the inner beauty of a person. If you use it in a necklace, the power will open the heart chakra and work immediately to radiate beauty energy.
Jules Cochran
March 15, 2013 at 8:15 pm — Reply
Emotional harmony is essential to both the reception and transmission of psychic energy, so opening a path to another?s inner identity first requires calm self-balance. While not considered true gemstones certain crystalline structures can be very useful in enhancing astral connections. Vogel crystals, originally designed to assist healing by abrading obstructive energy to create clarity, also provide the exact focus you need to reveal another?s heart.
shan jacolyn
April 4, 2014 at 8:23 am — Reply
Alexandrite is a rare gem stone with its immense beauty of the chrysoberyl family is distinctly a stone that would show off well in a necklace at night to be the cynosure of all eyes with its magnificient colour change.


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Q: help with drawing a wedge with opengl es I'm trying to do some basic opengl es programming to get started on the basics.
I have a drawing function tries to draw a wedge of a circle. Something is going wrong because its actually just drawing a circle.
I'm still just trying to grasp the basics of opengl es here. Heres what I have so far.
- (void)drawView

{
    [EAGLContext setCurrentContext:context];

    glBindFramebufferOES(GL_FRAMEBUFFER_OES, viewFramebuffer);
    glViewport(0, 0, 60, 60);

    int i;
    float angle_start=90;
    float angle_stop=180;
    int segments=360;
    float const angle_step = (angle_stop - angle_start)/segments;

    GLfloat *arc_vertices;
    arc_vertices = malloc(2*sizeof(GLfloat) * (segments+2));

    arc_vertices[0] = arc_vertices[1] = 0.0;

    for(i=0; i<segments+1; i++) {
        arc_vertices[2 + 2*i    ] = cos(angle_start + i*angle_step);
        arc_vertices[2 + 2*i + 1] = sin(angle_start + i*angle_step);
    }
    glVertexPointer(2, GL_FLOAT, 0, arc_vertices);
    glEnableClientState(GL_VERTEX_ARRAY);
    glColor4f(1.0f, 0.0f, 0.0f, 1.0f);
    glDrawArrays(GL_TRIANGLE_FAN, 0, segments+2);
    glBindRenderbufferOES(GL_RENDERBUFFER_OES, viewRenderbuffer);
    [context presentRenderbuffer:GL_RENDERBUFFER_OES];
    free(arc_vertices);

}

A: sin() and cos() take radians as input:
float angle_start=90;
float angle_stop=180;
int segments=360;
float const angle_step = (angle_stop - angle_start)/segments;

GLfloat* verts = (GLfloat*)malloc(2*sizeof(GLfloat) * (segments+2));
unsigned int pos = 0;
verts[pos++] = 0;
verts[pos++] = 0;

float radius = 10;
for( unsigned int i = 0; i < segments; ++i )
{
    float rads = (angle_start + i*angle_step) * (3.14159 / 180);

    verts[pos++] = ( cos( rads ) * radius );
    verts[pos++] = ( sin( rads ) * radius );
}

glVertexPointer(2, GL_FLOAT, 0, verts);
glEnableClientState(GL_VERTEX_ARRAY);
glColor4f(1.0f, 0.0f, 0.0f, 1.0f);
glDrawArrays(GL_TRIANGLE_FAN, 0, segments+1);
glDisableClientState(GL_VERTEX_ARRAY);

A: I see something wrong. You access vertices[i] and vertices[i+1], but i always increments by 1.
Try replacing

GLfloat vertices[720];

with

GLfloat vertices[2*720];

and replace

vertices[i]=p1;
  vertices[i+1]=p2;

by

vertices[2*i]=p1;
  vertices[2*i+1]=p2;

A: this works.
Anti aliasing is horrible but it works.
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-(void)drawcircelofSlice2
{
    amt+=20;

    if(amt>360.0)
    {
        amt=0;
    }

    [EAGLContext setCurrentContext:context];

    glBindFramebufferOES(GL_FRAMEBUFFER_OES, viewFramebuffer);
    glViewport(20, 20, 50,50);

    glMatrixMode(GL_PROJECTION);
    glLoadIdentity();
    glOrthof(30.0f, 30.0f, -1.5f, 1.5f, -1.0f, 1.0f);
    glMatrixMode(GL_MODELVIEW);

    glClearColor(0.0f, 0.0f, 0.0f, 1.0f);
    glClear(GL_COLOR_BUFFER_BIT);

    float x=0;
    float y=0;
    //float radius=20;
    float lowAngle=0;
    float highAngle=(amt/360) *360;
   // float highAngle=360;

    float numcirclePts=360;

    lowAngle=DEGREES_TO_RADIANS(lowAngle);
    highAngle=DEGREES_TO_RADIANS(highAngle);

    float res=numcirclePts;

    float angle=lowAngle;
    float anglerange=highAngle-lowAngle;
    float angleAdder=anglerange/ res;

    int k=0;

    GLfloat verts[720];

    for (int i = 0; i < numcirclePts; i++){
        verts[k] = x + cos(angle) ;
        verts[k+1] = y - sin(angle) ;
        angle += angleAdder;
        k+=2;
    }

    verts[0] = x;
    verts[1] = y;
    k = 2;
    for (int i = 2; i < numcirclePts; i++){
        verts[k] = verts[k];
        verts[k+1] = verts[k+1];
        k+=2;
    }

    glVertexPointer(2, GL_FLOAT, 0, verts);
    glEnableClientState(GL_VERTEX_ARRAY);
    glColor4f(0.0f, 0.0f, 1.0f, 0.0f);
    glDrawArrays(GL_TRIANGLE_FAN, 0, numcirclePts);

    glBindRenderbufferOES(GL_RENDERBUFFER_OES, viewRenderbuffer);
    glDisableClientState(GL_VERTEX_ARRAY);
    [context presentRenderbuffer:GL_RENDERBUFFER_OES];
}

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Mansfield Town striker Matt Green believes the supporters were crucial to the team's performance at Meadow Lane on Friday night, with the forward thanking the fans for their terrific efforts.
A magnificent 2,767 away fans watched Chris Clements and Ryan Tafazolli notch the goals to secure a 2-0 win over Notts County, and Green thought that the high emotions in the game were also a key factor in the win.
"It was end-to-end stuff but I thought we started very well, we had a game-plan and we stuck to it," said Green.
"It was a derby game so that sort of raises your game a couple of notches, and we did whatever it took to win the match.
"The fans played a massive part by turning out in their numbers; they were louder than the Notts County fans, I thought, which was great for us as we knew we'd need their help tonight.
"However it's also a derby game and a great occasion, it hasn't happened for eight years so all the stats come with it. We are just happy as a team to get the three points more than anything else."
The former Birmingham City frontman played a pivotal part in the visitor's opening goal, sliding in Clements before the midfielder coolly slotted past veteran 'keeper Roy Carroll.
Despite not getting on the scoresheet himself, Green was ecstatic for his team-mates after the match, citing the importance of the team being successful over individuals.
He continued: "A derby game isn't really the time to be selfish, and although I came off disappointed with myself that I didn't get a goal, in general I'm very positive that the team can gain a lot of confidence from taking three points today.
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module SourceHelper
end

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"""A tool to scan source files for unneeded grit includes.

Example:
  cd /work/chrome/src
  tools/resources/list_unused_grit_header.py ui/strings/ui_strings.grd chrome ui
"""

from __future__ import print_function

import os
import sys
import xml.etree.ElementTree

from find_unused_resources import GetBaseResourceId

IF_ELSE_THEN_TAGS = ('if', 'else', 'then')

def Usage(prog_name):
  print(prog_name, 'GRD_FILE PATHS_TO_SCAN')

def FilterResourceIds(resource_id):
  """If the resource starts with IDR_, find its base resource id."""
  if resource_id.startswith('IDR_'):
    return GetBaseResourceId(resource_id)
  return resource_id

def GetResourcesForNode(node, parent_file, resource_tag):
  """Recursively iterate through a node and extract resource names.

  Args:
    node: The node to iterate through.
    parent_file: The file that contains node.
    resource_tag: The resource tag to extract names from.

  Returns:
    A list of resource names.
  """
  resources = []
  for child in node.getchildren():
    if child.tag == resource_tag:
      resources.append(child.attrib['name'])
    elif child.tag in IF_ELSE_THEN_TAGS:
      resources.extend(GetResourcesForNode(child, parent_file, resource_tag))
    elif child.tag == 'part':
      parent_dir = os.path.dirname(parent_file)
      part_file = os.path.join(parent_dir, child.attrib['file'])
      part_tree = xml.etree.ElementTree.parse(part_file)
      part_root = part_tree.getroot()
      assert part_root.tag == 'grit-part'
      resources.extend(GetResourcesForNode(part_root, part_file, resource_tag))
    else:
      raise Exception('unknown tag:', child.tag)

  # Handle the special case for resources of type "FOO_{LEFT,RIGHT,TOP}".
  if resource_tag == 'structure':
    resources = [FilterResourceIds(resource_id) for resource_id in resources]
  return resources

def FindNodeWithTag(node, tag):
  """Look through a node's children for a child node with a given tag.

  Args:
    root: The node to examine.
    tag: The tag on a child node to look for.

  Returns:
    A child node with the given tag, or None.
  """
  result = None
  for n in node.getchildren():
    if n.tag == tag:
      assert not result
      result = n
  return result

def GetResourcesForGrdFile(tree, grd_file):
  """Find all the message and include resources from a given grit file.

  Args:
    tree: The XML tree.
    grd_file: The file that contains the XML tree.

  Returns:
    A list of resource names.
  """
  root = tree.getroot()
  assert root.tag == 'grit'
  release_node = FindNodeWithTag(root, 'release')
  assert release_node != None

  resources = set()
  for node_type in ('message', 'include', 'structure'):
    resources_node = FindNodeWithTag(release_node, node_type + 's')
    if resources_node != None:
      resources = resources.union(
          set(GetResourcesForNode(resources_node, grd_file, node_type)))
  return resources

def GetOutputFileForNode(node):
  """Find the output file starting from a given node.

  Args:
    node: The root node to scan from.

  Returns:
    A grit header file name.
  """
  output_file = None
  for child in node.getchildren():
    if child.tag == 'output':
      if child.attrib['type'] == 'rc_header':
        assert output_file is None
        output_file = child.attrib['filename']
    elif child.tag in IF_ELSE_THEN_TAGS:
      child_output_file = GetOutputFileForNode(child)
      if not child_output_file:
        continue
      assert output_file is None
      output_file = child_output_file
    else:
      raise Exception('unknown tag:', child.tag)
  return output_file

def GetOutputHeaderFile(tree):
  """Find the output file for a given tree.

  Args:
    tree: The tree to scan.

  Returns:
    A grit header file name.
  """
  root = tree.getroot()
  assert root.tag == 'grit'
  output_node = FindNodeWithTag(root, 'outputs')
  assert output_node != None
  return GetOutputFileForNode(output_node)

def ShouldScanFile(filename):
  """Return if the filename has one of the extensions below."""
  extensions = ['.cc', '.cpp', '.h', '.mm']
  file_extension = os.path.splitext(filename)[1]
  return file_extension in extensions

def NeedsGritInclude(grit_header, resources, filename):
  """Return whether a file needs a given grit header or not.

  Args:
    grit_header: The grit header file name.
    resources: The list of resource names in grit_header.
    filename: The file to scan.

  Returns:
    True if the file should include the grit header.
  """
  # A list of special keywords that implies the file needs grit headers.
  # To be more thorough, one would need to run a pre-processor.
  SPECIAL_KEYWORDS = (
      '#include "ui_localizer_table.h"',  # ui_localizer.mm
      'DECLARE_RESOURCE_ID',  # chrome/browser/android/resource_mapper.cc
      )
  with open(filename, 'rb') as f:
    grit_header_line = grit_header + '"\n'
    has_grit_header = False
    while True:
      line = f.readline()
      if not line:
        break
      if line.endswith(grit_header_line):
        has_grit_header = True
        break

    if not has_grit_header:
      return True
    rest_of_the_file = f.read()
    return (any(resource in rest_of_the_file for resource in resources) or
            any(keyword in rest_of_the_file for keyword in SPECIAL_KEYWORDS))

def main(argv):
  if len(argv) < 3:
    Usage(argv[0])
    return 1
  grd_file = argv[1]
  paths_to_scan = argv[2:]
  for f in paths_to_scan:
    if not os.path.exists(f):
      print('Error: %s does not exist' % f)
      return 1

  tree = xml.etree.ElementTree.parse(grd_file)
  grit_header = GetOutputHeaderFile(tree)
  if not grit_header:
    print('Error: %s does not generate any output headers.' % grd_file)
    return 1

  resources = GetResourcesForGrdFile(tree, grd_file)

  files_with_unneeded_grit_includes = []
  for path_to_scan in paths_to_scan:
    if os.path.isdir(path_to_scan):
      for root, dirs, files in os.walk(path_to_scan):
        if '.git' in dirs:
          dirs.remove('.git')
        full_paths = [os.path.join(root, f) for f in files if ShouldScanFile(f)]
        files_with_unneeded_grit_includes.extend(
            [f for f in full_paths
             if not NeedsGritInclude(grit_header, resources, f)])
    elif os.path.isfile(path_to_scan):
      if not NeedsGritInclude(grit_header, resources, path_to_scan):
        files_with_unneeded_grit_includes.append(path_to_scan)
    else:
      print('Warning: Skipping %s' % path_to_scan)

  if files_with_unneeded_grit_includes:
    print('\n'.join(files_with_unneeded_grit_includes))
    return 2
  return 0

if __name__ == '__main__':
  sys.exit(main(sys.argv))


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Q: Error for inline assembly in android studio 3 I am using android studio 3 and ndk 17.0.4754217. So I want to execute this function.
void* thread_one(void* arg){
   LOGD("Thread 1");
   __asm__ __volatile__("sub r0, r0, r1");
}

But when I compiled it, it gave me this error.
error: unknown use of instruction mnemonic without a size suffix
__asm__ __volatile__("sub r0, r0, r1");
                     ^
<inline asm>:1:2: note: instantiated into assembly here
    sub r0, r0, r1
    ^
    1 error generated.
ninja: build stopped: subcommand failed.

I don't know how to fix it. I tried "subs" but still failed. Can anyone give me some suggestions about how to solve this problem?
/* things I changed */
In the build.gradle(Module:app), I added
arguments '-DANDROID_TOOLCHAIN=clang','-DANDROID_ARM_MODE=arm'

to android.defaultConfig.externalNativeBuild.cmake so it will work as arm mode instead of thumb. However, it won't help.
I added
abiFilters 'armeabi-v7a','x86'

to android.defaultConfig.ndk. Again, it won't help.
I also tried thumb mode and change the 'sub' to 'subw' which doesn't help.


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Q: How to access data of NSMutableDictionary from view controller to previous view controller in iPhone I am trying to do is data in NSMutableDictionary showing in UITableview but, I want to show in tableview when user press back button and come to previous view controller. I have one view controller on which tableview but whenever user push that view and go to next view there are some textfield, that textfield text value I am saving in one dictionary, Now I want to access that dictionary in previous view controller to show data in tableview.
I am already set the setter and getter for that dictionary. Then also I am getting null dictionary.
Please help me, Thanks in advance.

A: There are two options for solving your problem.

*

*You can use a data container class which will hold all your shared data between view controllers. http://iphonedevsdk.com/forum/iphone-sdk-development/54859-sharing-data-between-view-controllers-other-objects.html

*By using delegates: Passing Data between View Controllers


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require 'spec_helper'

describe 'neutron::services::fwaas' do
  let :pre_condition do
    "class { 'neutron': rabbit_password => 'passw0rd' }"
  end

  let :default_facts do
    { :operatingsystem           => 'default',
      :operatingsystemrelease    => 'default'
    }
  end

  let :params do
    {}
  end

  let :default_params do
    { :driver               => 'neutron.services.firewall.drivers.linux.iptables_fwaas.IptablesFwaasDriver',
      :enabled              => true,
      :vpnaas_agent_package => false }
  end

  shared_examples_for 'neutron fwaas service plugin' do
    let :params_hash do
      default_params.merge(params)
    end

    it 'configures driver in fwaas_driver.ini' do
      is_expected.to contain_neutron_fwaas_service_config('fwaas/driver').with_value('neutron.services.firewall.drivers.linux.iptables_fwaas.IptablesFwaasDriver')
      is_expected.to contain_neutron_fwaas_service_config('fwaas/enabled').with_value('true')
    end
  end

  context 'on Ubuntu platforms' do
    let :facts do
      default_facts.merge(
        { :osfamily        => 'Debian',
          :operatingsystem => 'Ubuntu' })
    end

    it_configures 'neutron fwaas service plugin'

    it 'installs neutron fwaas package' do
      is_expected.to contain_package('neutron-fwaas').with(
        :ensure => 'present',
        :tag    => 'openstack',
        :name   => 'python-neutron-fwaas',
      )
    end
  end

  context 'on Debian platforms without VPNaaS' do
    let :facts do
      default_facts.merge(
        { :osfamily        => 'Debian',
          :operatingsystem => 'Debian' })
    end

    it_configures 'neutron fwaas service plugin'

    it 'installs neutron fwaas package' do
      is_expected.to contain_package('neutron-fwaas').with(
        :ensure => 'present',
        :tag    => 'openstack',
        :name   => 'python-neutron-fwaas',
      )
    end
  end

  context 'on Debian platforms with VPNaaS' do
    let :facts do
      default_facts.merge({ :osfamily => 'Debian' })
    end

    let :params do
      { :vpnaas_agent_package => true }
    end

    it_configures 'neutron fwaas service plugin'

    it 'installs neutron vpnaas agent package' do
      is_expected.to contain_package('neutron-vpn-agent').with(
        :ensure => 'present',
        :tag    => 'openstack'
      )
    end
  end

  context 'on Red Hat platforms' do
    let :facts do
      default_facts.merge({
        :osfamily               => 'RedHat',
        :operatingsystemrelease => '7'
      })
    end

    it_configures 'neutron fwaas service plugin'

    it 'installs neutron fwaas service package' do
      is_expected.to contain_package('neutron-fwaas').with(
        :ensure => 'present',
        :name   => 'openstack-neutron-fwaas',
      )
    end
  end

end


Where to write the CSS code?
If you want to write CSS codes then it is very easy because you need not use extra editor for CSS codes. You can write the code in simple notepad where you have written the HTML codes. You can also write the codes in dream viewer which is a most popular editor and helps to write the codes.
Write the code in separated style tag and when the codes end, close style tag.
You can write CSS codes in three types which depend on the requirement. You will learn are given in next chapters.
Since it is not case sensitive so you can write the codes in any case (lower/upper).