I was wondering if perhaps there should be a sub-forum or some other such area dedicated to work on non-model organism?
Those of us working on non-model organisms (or even just non-human/mouse) face quite a few issues which folks working on humans don't. There are also a lot of (sophisticated) workflows, optimizations, and even terms which are used with human data which just don't apply to other organisms (except maybe mouse models).
It really boils down to: "Do you have a very good reference sequence and lots of annotations, or not".
Anyways, just an idea. I'm curious if there is enough interest in expanding the GATK toolset and best-practices to be more useful for non-model organisms.
This is actually something we've been thinking about setting up for a while. There's clearly a lot of interest from the non-human community (so to speak). We're just not sure what would be the best way for us to catalyze this as it doesn't completely fit our current support model, and would need to be more community-driven. We're more than happy to provide a space for it to happen, but we lack the expertise to propose or even vet the topics/solutions that will be discussed. I think what we really need (to make it useful and reliable as an informational resource) is to have a few motivated individuals who can act as domain experts to help nucleate, curate the material and guide discussions per organism (or class of organism).
While it's not a substitute for a community forum, our group recently published the processing logic we use with our non-model organism data and the GATK (http://www.g3journal.org/content/early/2015/02/13/g3.115.017012.abstract). We regularly use it for an agricultural organism with good results, and it worked well when benchmarked with some Arabidopsis data. We're hopeful that it will promote others to take advantage of the GATK's benefits.
Speaking of non-model organisms, I'm trying to figure something out and can't find a clear answer. If I am working on a species with no reference genome, is GATK totally unusable?
@allisonfp I'm afraid so -- GATK requires a reference to operate. You could consider generating one through de novo assembly, but this is not trivial.


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Australia on Friday shrugged off Chinese anger over its decision to acquire US nuclear-powered submarines and vowed to defend the rule of law in airspace and waters where Beijing has staked multiple hotly contested claims.
US President Joe Biden announced the new Australia-US-Britain defence alliance on Wednesday, extending US nuclear submarine technology to Australia as well as cyber defence, applied artificial intelligence and undersea capabilities.
China's government described the alliance as an "extremely irresponsible" threat to regional stability, questioning Australia's commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and warning the Western allies that they risked "shooting themselves in the foot".
China has its own "very substantive programme of nuclear submarine building", Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Friday in an interview with radio station 2GB.
"They have every right to take decisions in their national interests for their defence arrangements and of course so does Australia and all other countries," he said.
In a series of media interviews, the Australian leader said his government was reacting to changing dynamics in the Asia-Pacific region where territory is increasingly contested and competition is rising.
Australia is "very aware" of China's nuclear submarine capabilities and growing military investment, he said in an interview with Channel Seven television.
"We are interested in ensuring that international waters are always international waters and international skies are international skies, and that the rule of law applies equally in all of these places," he said.
Australia wanted to ensure that were no "no-go zones" in areas governed by international law, he said.
"That's very important whether it is for trade, whether it is for things like undersea cables, for planes and where they can fly. I mean that is the order that we need to preserve. That is what peace and stability provides for and that is what we are seeking to achieve."
– 'The forever partnership' –
China claims almost all of the resource-rich South China Sea, through which trillions of dollars in shipping trade passes annually, rejecting competing claims from Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam.
Beijing has been accused of deploying a range of military hardware including anti-ship missiles and surface-to-air missiles there, and ignored a 2016 international tribunal decision that declared its historical claim over most of the waters to be without basis.
China has also imposed tough economic sanctions on Australian products across a range of sectors.
Those measures are widely seen in Australia as punishment for pushing back against Beijing's operations to impose influence in Australia, rejecting Chinese investment in sensitive areas and publicly calling for an investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic.
Morrison said the new defence alliance, announced after more than 18 months of discussions with the United States and Britain, will be permanent.
"It involves a very significant commitment not just today but forever. That is why I refer to it as the forever partnership. It is one that will see Australia kept secure and safe into the future."
Speaking during a visit to Washington for talks with his US counterparts, Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton was even more dismissive of the reaction by some Chinese officials and government-backed media, describing it as "counterproductive and immature and frankly embarrassing".
Australia simply wanted to ensure sustained peace and stability in the region, he said in an interview with Sky News Australia.
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After graduating from Raytown South High in 2006, Mansa moved to Los Angeles to continue to follow his dream of making a career with his music.
After years of hard work, dedication to his craft, and making connections in the music industry, he was nominated for a Grammy for his musical work for the Fox network hit television show, Empire. His body of work is expansive and remarkable. He has written, produced and/or created music for many movies and television shows, including Spiderman Homecoming, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, and Club Mickey Mouse, to name a few.
Under the stage name chief waKiL, he won the Best Original Song award from the International Online Cinema Awards (INOCA) for his work on The Lego Batman Movie. He won an Emmy for Best Supporting Actor for his work on the TV show Giants.
Mansa's original goal was to make it as a recording artist, and he still writes and produces his own music; however, also choosing to write and produce music for movies and television, has allowed him to work with some of the best writers and producers in the business. He now has his own production company called Kil Society. Genres of music covered by his production company include Electronic Dance Music (EDM), Hip-Hop, Pop, Pop-Rock, R&B, Soul, and Soundtrack music.
His work, some of which was outside his comfort zone, has allowed him to become a well-rounded musician and has taught him the value of collaborating with others. Mansa enjoys sharing with the next generation of students who are interested in a career in the music and entertainment industry, he enjoys giving students insight into how to get started in this industry.


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How to Build Your Own Organic Backyard Vineyard
By Stefan Slater
Tom Powers is the author of "The Organic Vineyard: A Step-by-Step Guide for Growing Your Own Grapes," a how-to guide that outlines everything that the novice grower needs to know about planting their own vineyard. Powers, who owns and operates his own farm and commercial winery in Central California, is adamant in his belief that organic grape growing is a healthy and rewarding pastime that almost anyone can pursue—even if they only have a tiny backyard. "There are a couple reasons why you should start a backyard vineyard," says Powers, "One is that it's a unique type of landscaping that doesn't cost as much as a traditional landscaping, and two is that you can actually do something with it: you can't eat nasturtiums, but [by planting grapes] you actually end up with a product in your own backyard."
Planning Your Vineyard
When you're going through the initial process of planning the layout of your vineyard, remember to keep a few key things in mind. First off, your grapes are going to need at least eight hours of sun per day, so plan accordingly. "You need a clear area [for planting]...free of trees and [shade] obstructions for eight hours a day," says Powers. Secondly, you need to make sure that your soil isn't too stony, is well aerated and that you have access to a reliable source of water. Per the size of your vineyard, Powers suggests constructing one that can incorporate at least 120 vines—which could provide you with enough wine to fill a 60-gallon barrel. He also notes that you can grow your grapes in an "area of about 1/16th of an acre, which is a typical backyard size of 50-by-50 square feet in diameter."
Building Your Vineyard
Once you've planned where you're going to build your vineyard, it's time to decide what variety of grapes you're going to use. If you'd like to grow wine grapes, then it's important to take into account what kind of climate you live in. "If you're in a moderate climate (60°-85°F), some of the grapes that are popular such as Merlot, Cabernet or Chardonnay are easiest to grow," says Powers. "For more extreme climates, for instance like cooler climates (50°-60°F), Riesling and Gewürztraminer grow well in cold climates like Germany." He also notes that in hotter climates (85°-95°F), like the American Southwest, grape varietals like Cabernet and Zinfandel tend to do best.
Clear your land of any weeds, and then test the soil to ensure it has the proper level of nutrients and pH levels—the best time of year to do this is around fall or early spring. Then, construct a trellis system to support your vines and irrigation lines. Your vineyard should consist of four rows of trellises that are spaced six to seven feet from one another (the space between the vines should be around four to six feet). You can make an irrigation system by simply placing drip irrigation tubes on the trellis system and connecting them to an underground PVC water pipe.
After you've finally built your vineyard, it's time to establish a maintenance routine. First off, make sure to fertilize your vineyards on a consistent basis. Powers notes that fertilizers that use organic materials such as bone meal or fish emulsion are best, but if you aren't able to get a hold of store brand that uses those materials, you can add them yourself.
Pruning is critical, as it's an important part of what Powers calls "training your grapes." When you first plant your grapes, you'll have to prune them so that they'll begin to climb up and over their respective trellises. Once the vines are established, you'll have to trim them back around every three years or so to make sure they don't overextend themselves. "The yearly pruning after maturity is done in order [to] provide what we call 'new wood,'" says Powers. The so-called new wood produces the highly productive green shoots that will help you increase the size of your plant.
However, keep in mind that hungry critters of all sorts will probably be eyeing your vines, so it's best to be on your toes. "Birds are typical, especially if you're doing a backyard vineyard and there are a lot of trees in the area," says Powers, "If you have high bird density you're going to have to put netting around the grapes." Other animals, such as deer, can be deterred with a high fence. Gophers, though, are another matter entirely, "For gophers you just have to do it the ol' fashioned way: dig deep and trap the gophers to keep them under control."
In addition to pruning, it's important that you water your vines daily, and regularly check the pH and nutrient levels of your soil. Also, keep an eye out for bothersome weeds, insects (like spider mites) or any invading fungal diseases.
This is where all of your hard work pays off. Remember, if you're in the Northern Hemisphere you'll begin your harvesting in August; however, if you're in the Southern Hemisphere (i.e. south of the equator), you'll actually start harvesting later in the year (typically around December). Powers notes that if you're making wine, make sure to pick your grapes early in the day—only pick the ones that look full, ripe and disease-free—and do your best to keep your harvesting containers free from leaves and debris. Also, make sure to store your harvest in a cool, shaded area—wine often goes bad due to unsanitary conditions in grape handling.
"With backyards vineyards I would say invite your neighbors and friends to bring a container and a pair of pruning shears," says Powers. "After they've harvested…have a taste of wine from the previous year."
The Fruits of One's Labor
A backyard vineyard is a wonderful way to relieve stress. "[Growing grapes] is kind of a soothing, simple life that allows you to contemplate the realities of life and of nature and those sorts of things," says Powers. "Our lives are so complicated that it's a nice change with grapes that you grow, pick and then finally pour into a glass that you can share with your friends. It's a very satisfying way to relax in life and see completion."
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Amazing pictures of a boat ca. 1800 pulled from the Escambia river by the Greenwall family
April 7, 2019 April 2, 2019 by Donna R Causey
(We know that early settlers of Alabama settled in southwest Alabama from historical accounts below and the pictures of this 1800s era boat discovered by the Greenwall family validate this fact.) Continued below—
Royalists Come to West Florida
(From: The Great Southeast or Clarke County and its Surroundings, pub. 1882
by Rev. T. H. Ball)
"After English control was extended over this province, the Natchez region and the western part of the present state of Mississippi attracted many settlers. They came from the Atlantic colonies in considerable numbers. A small German settlement had been made upon the Pascagoola, a river in the south-eastern part of Mississippi. The Mississippi river and its eastern tributaries seemed to be at first the most attractive.
Large numbers cut a pathway through the wilderness
From the Atlantic colonies, first from Roanoke in North Carolina, as early as 1764, then from South Carolina, from Georgia, from Virginia, and New Jersey, large numbers came, either in boats down the tributary rivers, or cutting a pathway through the wilderness, and made settlements extending some twenty miles east of the river.
Scotch Highlanders came from North Carolina and settled thirty miles east of Natchez. In 1770, and again in 1778, many immigrants came by the way of the Ohio river from New Jersey, and Virginia, and Delaware. Immigrants also began soon to come from Great Britain and the British West Indies.
Settled on the Escambia river
In 1767 a colony of French Protestants, in number two hundred and nine, made a settlement upon the Escambia river north of Pensacola, having received from King George the Third a large grant of land, and having been conveyed across the ocean at the royal expense. They built white cottages among the live oak groves, and erected a church building with one simple village spire. This colony was not long afterward desolated by the yellow fever, that scourge of the tropics.
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It does not appear that in these years many additions were made to the settlers on the Mobile and Tensaw rivers. The plantations opened there must, however, have been productive, and business enterprise was evidently not stagnant, for in 1772 the exports from Mobile and Pensacola were, according to Pickett "indigo, raw-hides,corn, fine cattle, tallow, rice, pitch, bear's oil, tobacco, tar, squared timber, indigo seed, myrtle wax, cedar-posts and planks, salted wild beef, pecan nuts, cypress and pine-boards, plank of various woods, shingles, dried salt-fish, scantling, sassafras, canes, staves and heading hoops, oranges and peltry."
The cultivation of cotton had also commenced, and some small machines had been invented for separating the lint from the seed. The French planters had some machines by which, it is said by Captain Barnard Roman, in his "Florida," "seventy pounds of clear cotton can be made every day." Whitney's Cotton Gin was not invented until 1792.
Pensacola had 180 houses
Pensacola, the capital of the province, contained in 1771 about one hundred and eighty houses, which were built of wood. This, as the seat of government, was to become the first place of traffic for the coming settlers of Clarke. The French houses of the wealthy in Mobile were of brick.
It is now 1775. The Thirteen United Colonies, containing a population of about "three millions of people," extending from New Hampshire to Georgia, are entering upon that great conflict with the Mother Country, which is called in history The American Revolution.
West Florida was a secure retreat for Royalists
Into this conflict West Florida did not enter. Here was, therefore, a secure retreat for those called Royalists, in the Carolinas and Georgia, who held themselves still loyal to the king of Great Britain. The banks of that river, then called Tombeckbee, became attractive to this large class of adventurers and refugees."
It is possible also that some of those adventurous and enterprising colonists in the Carolinas and in Georgia, who having come to a New World, loved to seek the most remote wilds, had reached the banks of the Alabama before the commencement of the colonial struggle for independence. But records seem to be wanting.
Bontanist William Bartram visited West Florida
In the year 1777 an English botanist, William Bartram, visited the settled parts of West Florida. He found on the Tensaw river many well-cultivated plantations, on which settlers were then living. His route both going and coming seems to have been on the east side of the Alabama. From him, therefore, nothing is learned concerning settlers on the west side.
When near the northern boundary of the province and still beside the river, his party met with some Georgians. a man and his wife, some young children, one young woman and three young men, packing their goods on a dozen horses-who were on their way intending to settle upon the Alabama river, a few miles above its union with the Tombeckbee. And these "are believed" says Pickett "to have been among the first Anglo-Americans who settled in the present Baldwin county." That some such settler had already reached the Tombeckbee is quite certain, so that we may safely place the commencement of what became permanent American settlement as early as the year 1777."
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Cool. Wish I lived in Pensacola when it only had 180 houses!
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How are they going to preserve the boat. It needs to be studied and placed in the Alabama Department of Archives and History building.
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Some of those 180 Pensacola homes are still there and the universities are uncovering more in their frequent archeological digs. Very interesting city!
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can't wait to see what lie their going to tell this time if its a slave ship Or something else that their waiting to dish out,,, History was already a lie… Everyone has been lied to… even history was told half ass backwards… what was done in the dark for decades is coming out into the light…
Now, if there is good to come out of this so-called boat… then yes, it should be placed into history, that all can see and to observe…
STOP!!! JUDGING people by the color of their skin… And do some research on your own, It doesn't matter what our parents told us… or heard about us it doesn't mean that all information is true!!! I am Native American born with beautiful brown skin… but love all people,,, this world is so, filled with anger, and hate, that it has divided us all!! American is America!! and we can change the facts of that…
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Love peace & togetherness… should be the new Mono!! wake up America before its to late..
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Biden's options for reviving travel economy ravaged by COVID-19 | Nation
WASHINGTON — One of the first tasks President-elect Joe Biden will face when he assumes office will be to bring back an economy crippled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Among the hardest-hit industries: travel. The U.S. travel economy has lost about $500 billion since the pandemic began last March — a daily loss of $1.75 billion, according to the U.S. Travel Association.
Biden has promised to take a number of steps to restore the nation's confidence in travel. Here are a few of the steps that he's been asked or has committed to take.
LARGER HEALTH ROLE FOR DOT
During the pandemic's early days, transportation groups begged U.S. Department of Transportation officials to require airlines and other transportation companies to provide protective equipment to workers and require their use.
But the DOT made it clear: Its role was to coordinate with other agencies and provide a regulatory environment that made it easier to move goods and services.
"While the FAA remains steadfast in its focus on safety of flight, we are not a public health agency," wrote FAA Administrator Stephen Dickson in late March when asked by Air Line Pilots Association International President Joe DePete to make mandatory CDC guidelines on protecting workforces from the spread of the coronavirus.
Three months later, the message was unchanged. "DOT is not a public health agency," a DOT spokesman said after transportation workers complained to a House panel about the absence of such a requirement.
The assertion, said Sara Nelson, international president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, is "100% absurd."
DOT has taken the lead on banning e-cigarettes from airlines, she said. It played a major role in helping to quash the transmission of Ebola. And the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has argued since at least 1999 that because DOT oversees airlines, it does not have jurisdiction over aircraft crews.
Greg Regan, secretary-treasurer of the Transportation Trades Department at the AFL-CIO, said Biden and Transportation Secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg would likely take a more aggressive approach.
"DOT is a public health agency," Regan said. "It does have a responsibility when it comes to public health in our transportation system."
MASK MANDATE
While nearly all passenger airlines have instituted some passenger mask requirement, Nelson said Biden's promise to require masks on all interstate travel would provide much-needed uniformity.
For example, some airlines initially did not ban masks with face valves, though most have since moved to do so. Other airlines have varying policies on medical exemptions or mask requirements for young children.
In October, Biden promised to institute a nationwide mask mandate, and he's since said he will ask Americans to join him for 100 days of mask wearing after he is sworn in.
That's a sharp difference from the Trump White House, which has rejected a universal mask requirement on public transportation.
In July, the White House opposed as "overly restrictive" a spending bill that included an amendment by Rep. David E. Price, D-N.C., the chairman of the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, requiring masks on planes, trains and buses.
The DOT also rejected a petition from a group called the "Flyers Rights Education Fund" seeking a mask mandate at airports and for U.S. airlines, saying the department believes "there should be no more regulations than necessary."
Nelson said much of the heavy lifting has already been done, with most airlines requiring masks. Now, she said, a federal mandate that will create uniformity "is job number one."
In the days after the 9/11 attacks, the federal government put out unified messaging: If you see something, they urged, say something.
Such messaging is one of the most important things the federal government can do to ensure confidence in travel once the pandemic is passed, analysts say.
Martina Jones-Johnson, a founding member and board officer for the Black Travel Alliance, said standardization of rules — and clear messaging on what those rules are — would help people who must travel figure out the best way to do so safely.
"America in general — we're just a very individualistic culture," she said. "As much as we say we're all in this together, a lot of people don't feel that way. Some unifying message could maybe make us feel more together."
But messaging, she warns, can only go so far.
"We need something to get rid of this virus," she said. "That's when we'll start to do a lot of traveling."
VACCINATING TRANSPORTATION WORKERS
While labor groups representing transportation workers say they have no interest in cutting ahead of health care workers or vulnerable populations, they've made it clear believe their members should be a priority population for the COVID-19 vaccines.
"We are absolutely advocating flight attendants be among the first to get vaccinated," said Nelson, who added that transportation workers are on the front lines and thus more likely to be exposed.
Tori Emerson Barnes, executive vice president of public affairs and policy for the U.S. Travel Association, argues that some aspects of the travel industry should be prioritized because of frequent interaction with the public. She includes airline workers, hotel workers and restaurant workers.
"If they were able to have the vaccine, it gives a greater protection to those out and about," she said. "It would lessen the chance of others getting the virus."
Even as Congress worked late last year to finish up a $908 billion coronavirus relief bill with $45 billion in aid for the travel industry, Biden said it was merely a "down payment" on what was needed to revive the economy.
The relief, which includes $15 billion to reinstate payroll reimbursements to airlines, will only last through March. The law also includes $1 billion for airline contractors, $2 billion for airports and concessionaires, $14 billion for transit, $10 billion for state highways, $1 billion for Amtrak and $2 billion for buses, motor coaches and ferries.
Barnes said additional stimulus funding in a Biden presidency would help guide the economy through the remainder of the pandemic.
"To get folks moving, we need consistent recovery to get us through this next year," she said, saying the package that passed in December was "a bridge to 2021."
For some modes, such as airlines, it was the second tranche of funding. The first round of $25 billion worth airline payroll funding, which was part of the $2 trillion stimulus bill, expired in October, leading to tens of thousands of furloughs.
Nelson said many of the furloughed workers who returned have to be recertified and re-credentialed, and by the time that's done, the newest round of aid will be expiring.
"We've seen how damaging this was to let this lapse," she said. "We can't let it happen again."
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Christianity is a doing religion. We are not saved in order to become statues in a museum; rather, we are saved to become active doers of God's will in this world (ref. James 1:22). It should be no wonder that our Lord so often commanded His followers, and us, to "Go!" and do something.
On two occasions Jesus told someone to "Go in peace." On one such occasion He gave a blessing of peace to a woman who was healed by touching the hem of His garment (ref. Mark 5:24-34; Luke 8:42-48). On another occasion, and the one we will focus on in this lesson, our Lord gave His blessing of peace to a notoriously sinful woman He had forgiven (Luke 7:36-50).
In Luke 7:36-50, Jesus was dining at the home of a Pharisee named Simon (v. 36). When, "Behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that He was reclining at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment, and standing behind Him at His feet, weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head and kissed His feet and anointed them with the ointment" (vv. 37-38). Dinners at this time involved dignitaries and were often open to spectators, but no one would expect a woman of such ill repute to attend. Yet, driven by the desperation for forgiveness, she took courage and humbly approached Jesus.
As the Pharisee watched the events unfold before his eyes, he contemptuously said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would know who and what sort of woman this is who is touching him, for she is a sinner" (v. 39). Knowing his thoughts, Jesus answered the Pharisee with a story commonly called the parable of the Two Debtors (vv. 40-43).
The parable teaches the simple truth that the degree of thankfulness expressed by someone whose debt has been forgiven stands in direct proportion to the amount of that forgiven debt. Jesus applied this truth to the way Simon and the sinful woman had received Him.
"Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not ceased to kiss my feet. You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment. Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven–for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little" (vv. 44-47).
Then turning to the woman, "He said to her, 'Your sins are forgiven'" (v. 48). The usual banter of, "Who is this, who even forgives sins?" (v. 49) followed. Undeterred by His detractors, Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace" (v. 50). Saved from the guilt, power and eternal consequences of her sin, she could go away basking in the Lord's peace.
It is my hope you will accept His offer. As always, I'm more than happy to help you in your quest to know more about Christ. Please email me at clay@claygentry.com, I'll be happy to come alongside you on your spiritual journey.


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 *
Description:

 *
Copyright:TODO

 *@author
 *@version 1.0
 */

package edu.wustl.clinportal.bizlogic;

import java.sql.SQLException;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.Iterator;
import java.util.List;

import net.sf.ehcache.CacheException;
import edu.common.dynamicextensions.DEIntegration.DEIntegration;
import edu.common.dynamicextensions.domain.integration.EntityMap;
import edu.common.dynamicextensions.domain.integration.EntityMapCondition;
import edu.common.dynamicextensions.domain.integration.EntityMapRecord;
import edu.common.dynamicextensions.domain.integration.FormContext;
import edu.common.dynamicextensions.entitymanager.EntityManager;
import edu.common.dynamicextensions.entitymanager.EntityManagerInterface;
import edu.common.dynamicextensions.exception.DynamicExtensionsApplicationException;
import edu.common.dynamicextensions.exception.DynamicExtensionsSystemException;
import edu.wustl.clinportal.action.annotations.AnnotationConstants;
import edu.wustl.clinportal.domain.RecordEntry;
import edu.wustl.clinportal.util.CatissueCoreCacheManager;
import edu.wustl.common.exception.BizLogicException;
import edu.wustl.common.util.global.Constants;
import edu.wustl.dao.DAO;
import edu.wustl.dao.exception.DAOException;
import edu.wustl.security.exception.UserNotAuthorizedException;

/**
 * @author falguni_sachde
 *
 */
public class AnnotationBizLogic extends ClinportalDefaultBizLogic
{

	/**
	 *
	 * @param staticEntityId
	 * @return List of all dynamic entities Objects from a given static entity
	 * eg: returns all dynamic entity objects from a Participant,Specimen etc
	 * @throws DynamicExtensionsApplicationException
	 * @throws DynamicExtensionsSystemException
	 */
	public Collection getListOfDynamicEntities(Long staticEntityId)
			throws DynamicExtensionsSystemException, DynamicExtensionsApplicationException
	{
		/**
		 * get all associated de entities with static entity and get its container id
		 */
		DEIntegration integration = new DEIntegration();
		Collection catContainerLst = integration
				.getCategoriesContainerIdFromHookEntity(staticEntityId);
		return new ArrayList(catContainerLst);
	}

	/**
	 *
	 * @param staticEntityId
	 * @param typeId
	 * @param staticRecordId
	 * @return List of all dynamic entities id from a given static entity based on its protocol linkage
	 * eg: returns all dynamic entity id from a Participant,Specimen etc which is linked to Protocol 1, Protocol 2 etc
	 */
	public List getListOfDynamicEntitiesIds(long staticEntityId, long typeId, long staticRecordId)
	{
		List dynamicList = new ArrayList();

		String[] selectColumnName = {"containerId"};
		String[] whereColumnName = {"staticEntityId", "typeId", "staticRecordId"};
		String[] whrColnCondn = {"=", "=", "="};
		Object[] whereColumnValue = {Long.valueOf(staticEntityId), Long.valueOf(typeId),
				Long.valueOf(staticRecordId)};
		String joinCondition = Constants.AND_JOIN_CONDITION;
		try
		{
			dynamicList = retrieve(EntityMap.class.getName(), selectColumnName, whereColumnName,
					whrColnCondn, whereColumnValue, joinCondition);
		}
		catch (BizLogicException e)
		{

			e.printStackTrace();
		}
		return dynamicList;
	}

	/**
	 *
	 * @param entityRecord
	 * Updates the Entity Record object in database
	 */
	public void updateEntityRecord(EntityMapRecord entityRecord)
	{
		try
		{
			update(entityRecord, edu.wustl.clinportal.util.global.Constants.HIBERNATE_DAO);
		}
		catch (BizLogicException e)
		{

			e.printStackTrace();
		}
	}

	/**
	 *
	 * @param entityRecord
	 * Inserts a new EntityRecord record in Database
	 * @throws DAOException
	 * @throws CacheException
	 * @throws DynamicExtensionsSystemException
	 * @throws DynamicExtensionsApplicationException
	 * @throws NumberFormatException
	 */
	public void insertEntityRecord(EntityMapRecord entityRecord) throws DAOException,
			CacheException, NumberFormatException, DynamicExtensionsApplicationException,
			DynamicExtensionsSystemException
	{
		try
		{
			insert(entityRecord, edu.wustl.clinportal.util.global.Constants.HIBERNATE_DAO);
			Long entityMapId = entityRecord.getFormContext().getEntityMap().getId();
			Long statEntRecId = entityRecord.getStaticEntityRecordId();
			Long dynExtRecordId = entityRecord.getDynamicEntityRecordId();
			associateRecords(entityMapId, Long.valueOf(statEntRecId), Long.valueOf(dynExtRecordId));
		}
		catch (BizLogicException e)
		{

			e.printStackTrace();
		}
	}

	/**
	 * @param entityMapId
	 * @param long1
	 * @param long2
	 * @throws DAOException
	 * @throws CacheException
	 * @throws BizLogicException
	 * @throws DynamicExtensionsSystemException
	 * @throws DynamicExtensionsApplicationException
	 * @throws NumberFormatException
	 */
	public void associateRecords(Long containerId, Long staticEntyRecId, Long dynaEntyRecId)
			throws DAOException, CacheException, DynamicExtensionsApplicationException,
			DynamicExtensionsSystemException, BizLogicException
	{

		CatissueCoreCacheManager catCoreCacheMgr = CatissueCoreCacheManager.getInstance();
		String staticEntityId = catCoreCacheMgr.getObjectFromCache(
				AnnotationConstants.RECORD_ENTRY_ENTITY_ID).toString();
		edu.wustl.clinportal.DEIntegration.DEIntegration integrate = new edu.wustl.clinportal.DEIntegration.DEIntegration();
		integrate.associateRecords(containerId, staticEntyRecId, dynaEntyRecId, Long
				.valueOf(staticEntityId));

	}

	/**
	 *
	 * @param entityMap
	 * Updates the Entity Map object in database
	 */
	public void updateEntityMap(EntityMap entityMap)
	{
		try
		{
			update(entityMap, edu.wustl.clinportal.util.global.Constants.HIBERNATE_DAO);
		}
		catch (BizLogicException e)
		{

			e.printStackTrace();
		}
	}

	/**
	 *
	 * @param entityMap
	 * Inserts a new EntityMap record in Database
	 */
	public void insertEntityMap(EntityMap entityMap)
	{
		try
		{

			Long dynamicEntityId = entityMap.getContainerId();
			CatissueCoreCacheManager catCoreCacheMger = CatissueCoreCacheManager.getInstance();
			String recEntryId = catCoreCacheMger.getObjectFromCache(
					AnnotationConstants.RECORD_ENTRY_ENTITY_ID).toString();
			Long staticEntityId = Long.valueOf(recEntryId);
			Long deAssociationID = AnnotationUtil.addAssociation(staticEntityId, dynamicEntityId,
					false);
			if (deAssociationID != null)
			{
				insert(entityMap, edu.wustl.clinportal.util.global.Constants.HIBERNATE_DAO);
			}
		}
		catch (Exception e)
		{

			e.printStackTrace();
		}

	}

	/**
	 *
	 * @param dynaEntyContrId
	 * @return List of Static Entity Id from a given Dynamic Entity Id
	 *
	 */
	public List getListOfStaticEntitiesIds(long dynaEntyContrId)
	{
		List dynamicList = new ArrayList();
		String[] selectColumnName = {"staticEntityId"};
		String[] whereColumnName = {"containerId"};
		String[] whrColCondition = {"="};
		Object[] whereColumnValue = {Long.valueOf(dynaEntyContrId)};
		String joinCondition = null;

		try
		{
			dynamicList = retrieve(EntityMap.class.getName(), selectColumnName, whereColumnName,
					whrColCondition, whereColumnValue, joinCondition);
		}
		catch (BizLogicException e)
		{

			e.printStackTrace();
		}

		return dynamicList;
	}

	/**
	 *
	 * @param dyEntyContrId
	 * @return List of Static Entity Objects from a given Dynamic Entity Id
	 *
	 */
	public List getListOfStaticEntities(long dyEntyContrId)
	{
		List dynamicList = new ArrayList();

		try
		{
			dynamicList = retrieve(EntityMap.class.getName(), "containerId", Long
					.valueOf(dyEntyContrId));
		}
		catch (BizLogicException e)
		{

			e.printStackTrace();
		}

		return dynamicList;
	}

	/**
	 *
	 * @param entityMapId
	 * @return EntityMap object for its given id
	 */
	public List getEntityMap(long entityMapId)
	{
		List dynamicList = new ArrayList();

		try
		{
			dynamicList = retrieve(EntityMap.class.getName(), "id", Long.valueOf(entityMapId));
		}
		catch (BizLogicException e)
		{

			e.printStackTrace();
		}

		return dynamicList;
	}

	/**
	 * @param entityMapids
	 * @param staticRecordId
	 * @return
	 */
	public List getEntityMapRecordList(List entityMapids, long staticRecordId)
	{
		List dynamicList = new ArrayList();

		String[] selectColumnName = null;
		String[] whereColumnName = {"staticEntityRecordId", "formContext.entityMap.id"};
		String[] whrColCondn = {"=", "="};
		String joinCondition = Constants.AND_JOIN_CONDITION;

		Iterator iter = entityMapids.iterator();
		while (iter.hasNext())
		{
			Long entityMapId = (Long) iter.next();
			if (entityMapId != null)
			{
				Object[] whereColumnValue = {Long.valueOf(staticRecordId), entityMapId};
				try
				{
					List list = retrieve(EntityMapRecord.class.getName(), selectColumnName,
							whereColumnName, whrColCondn, whereColumnValue, joinCondition);
					if (list != null)
					{
						dynamicList.addAll(list);
					}
				}
				catch (BizLogicException e)
				{

					e.printStackTrace();
				}
			}

		}

		return dynamicList;
	}

	/**
	 * @param entityMapId
	 * @param dynaEntRecId
	 */
	public void deleteEntityMapRecord(long entityMapId, long dynaEntRecId)
	{
		List dynamicList = new ArrayList();

		String[] selectColumnName = null;
		String[] whereColumnName = {"formContext.entityMap.id", "dynamicEntityRecordId"};
		String[] whrColCondition = {"=", "="};
		Object[] whereColumnValue = {Long.valueOf(entityMapId), Long.valueOf(dynaEntRecId)};
		String joinCondition = Constants.AND_JOIN_CONDITION;

		try
		{
			dynamicList = retrieve(EntityMapRecord.class.getName(), selectColumnName,
					whereColumnName, whrColCondition, whereColumnValue, joinCondition);
		}
		catch (BizLogicException e)
		{

			e.printStackTrace();
		}

		if (dynamicList != null && !dynamicList.isEmpty())
		{

			try
			{
				EntityMapRecord entityRecord = (EntityMapRecord) dynamicList.get(0);
				entityRecord
						.setLinkStatus(edu.wustl.clinportal.util.global.Constants.ACTIVITY_STATUS_DISABLED);
				update(entityRecord, edu.wustl.clinportal.util.global.Constants.HIBERNATE_DAO);
			}
			catch (BizLogicException e1)
			{
				e1.printStackTrace();
			}
		}
	}

	/**
	 * @param containerId
	 * @param recordIdList
	 * @throws BizLogicException
	 */
	public void deleteAnnotationRecords(Long containerId, List<Long> recordIdList)
			throws BizLogicException
	{
		EntityManagerInterface entyMgerIntface = EntityManager.getInstance();
		try
		{
			entyMgerIntface.deleteRecords(containerId, recordIdList);
		}
		catch (Exception e)
		{
			e.printStackTrace();

		}
	}

	/**
	 * Deletes an object from the database.
	 * @param obj The object to be deleted.
	 * @throws DAOException
	 * @throws UserNotAuthorizedException TODO
	 */
	protected void delete(Object obj, DAO dao) throws BizLogicException
	{
		try
		{
			dao.delete(obj);
		}
		catch (DAOException e)
		{
			throw getBizLogicException(e, "biz.delete.error", "Exception in delete operation.");
		}
	}

	/**
	 * @param dynEntitiesList
	 * @param cpIdList
	 * @return
	 */
	public List getAnnotationIdsBasedOnCondition(List dynEntitiesList, List cpIdList)
	{
		List dynEntitiesIdList = new ArrayList();
		if (dynEntitiesList != null && !dynEntitiesList.isEmpty())
		{
			Iterator dynEntitesItr = dynEntitiesList.iterator();
			while (dynEntitesItr.hasNext())
			{
				EntityMap entityMap = (EntityMap) dynEntitesItr.next();
				Iterator formIterator = entityMap.getFormContextCollection().iterator();
				while (formIterator.hasNext())
				{
					FormContext formContext = (FormContext) formIterator.next();
					if ((formContext.getNoOfEntries() == null || formContext.getNoOfEntries()
							.equals(""))
							&& (formContext.getStudyFormLabel() == null || formContext
									.getStudyFormLabel().equals("")))
					{
						if (formContext.getEntityMapConditionCollection() != null
								&& !formContext.getEntityMapConditionCollection().isEmpty())
						{
							boolean check = checkStaticRecId(formContext
									.getEntityMapConditionCollection(), cpIdList);
							if (check)
							{
								dynEntitiesIdList.add(entityMap.getContainerId());
							}
						}
						else
						{
							dynEntitiesIdList.add(entityMap.getContainerId());
						}
					}
				}
			}
		}
		return dynEntitiesIdList;
	}

	/**
	 * @param entyMapCondnColn
	 * @param cpIdList
	 * @return
	 */
	private boolean checkStaticRecId(Collection entyMapCondnColn, List cpIdList)
	{
		Iterator entMapCondItr = entyMapCondnColn.iterator();
		try
		{
			CatissueCoreCacheManager cache = CatissueCoreCacheManager.getInstance();
			if (cpIdList != null && !cpIdList.isEmpty())
			{
				while (entMapCondItr.hasNext())
				{
					EntityMapCondition entityMapCond = (EntityMapCondition) entMapCondItr.next();
					if (entityMapCond.getTypeId().toString().equals(
							cache.getObjectFromCache(
									AnnotationConstants.COLLECTION_PROTOCOL_ENTITY_ID).toString())
							&& cpIdList.contains(entityMapCond.getStaticRecordId()))
					{
						return true;
					}
				}
			}
		}
		catch (Exception e)
		{
			e.printStackTrace();
		}
		return false;
	}

	/**
	 *
	 * @param entityMapId
	 * @return EntityMap object for its given id
	 */
	public List getEntityMapOnContainer(long containerId)
	{
		List dynamicList = new ArrayList();

		try
		{
			dynamicList = retrieve(EntityMap.class.getName(), "containerId", Long
					.valueOf(containerId));
		}
		catch (BizLogicException e)
		{
			e.printStackTrace();
		}

		return dynamicList;
	}

	/**
	 * @param entyMapCondn
	 */
	public void insertEntityMapCondition(EntityMapCondition entyMapCondn)
	{
		try
		{
			insert(entyMapCondn, edu.wustl.clinportal.util.global.Constants.HIBERNATE_DAO);
		}
		catch (Exception e)
		{

			e.printStackTrace();
		}

	}

	/**
	 * @param recordEntry
	 */
	public void insertRecordEntry(RecordEntry recordEntry)
	{
		try
		{
			insert(recordEntry, edu.wustl.clinportal.util.global.Constants.HIBERNATE_DAO);
		}
		catch (Exception e)
		{
			e.printStackTrace();
		}
	}

	//	to get all entity map entries for a dynamic entity container
	/**
	 * @param deContainerId
	 * @return
	 * @throws DAOException
	 */
	public Collection getEntityMapsForContainer(Long deContainerId) throws BizLogicException
	{
		List entityMaps = retrieve(EntityMap.class.getName(), "containerId", deContainerId);
		return entityMaps;
	}

	/**
	 * this method returns DynamicRecord From association id
	 * @param recEntryId
	 * @return
	 * @throws DynamicExtensionsApplicationException
	 * @throws DynamicExtensionsSystemException
	 * @throws CacheException
	 * @throws SQLException
	 * @throws DAOException
	 */
	public Collection getDynamicRecordFromStaticId(String recEntryId, Long containerId,
			String recEntryEntityId) throws DynamicExtensionsSystemException,
			DynamicExtensionsApplicationException, CacheException, SQLException, DAOException
	{

		Collection recList = new HashSet();

		DEIntegration integrate = new DEIntegration();
		recList = integrate.getDynamicRecordFromStaticId(recEntryId, containerId, recEntryEntityId);

		return recList;
	}
}

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The University Centre West Anglia has two campuses, in King's Lynn and in Milton, on the outskirts of Cambridge.
King's Lynn is the largest campus and it's 106 miles (170 km) from London and 46 miles (74 km) from Cambridge. The Cambridge campus is 61 miles (98 km) from London, 46 miles (74 km) from the main campus at King's Lynn and 4 miles (6km) north of Cambridge.
King's Lynn's train station is about half a mile (10 minutes' walk) from campus and has a regular train to King's Cross via Watlington, Downham Market, Littleport, Ely, Waterbeach and Cambridge.
There are two train stations in Cambridge (Cambridge North and Cambridge Station) which both have numerous services. Stagecoach have a regular service from Drummer Street (10 minute walk from Cambridge Station) to Milton directly outside the campus.
National Rail Enquiries has information on all train journeys in the UK, including timetables and routes.
King's Lynn bus station is next to the Vancouver Centre on Albion Street, a 10-minute walk from the college. King's Lynn is well-serviced by local bus services including:
First Eastern Counties
First Eastern Counties' XL service goes from/to Peterborough to/from Norwich via Thorney, Guyhirn, Wisbech, West Walton, Terrington St. John, Tilney All Saints, King's Lynn, East Winch, Narborough, Swaffham, Necton, Scarning, Dereham, Hockering and Easton. Full information including timetables and student discounts can be found on their website.
Lynxbus
Lynxbus are now West Norfolk's largest bus company and offer many different routes into King's Lynn. These include:
36 | Wells-next-the-sea | Burnham Market | Hunstanton | Heacham | Snettisham | Dersingham | South Wootton
37 | Southery | Ten Mile Bank | Downham Market | West Winch
38 | Fair Green | Middleton | North Runcton | West Winch
39 | RAF Marham | Marham | Shouldham | Setchey | West Winch
46 | Three Holes | Emneth | Wisbech | Wiggenhall St. Germans
48 | Grimston | Gayton
49 | Fakenham | The Rudhams | Hillington
For timetables, applications and more information please go to their website.
Stagecoach in Norfolk
Stagecoach in Norfolk offer two routes into King's Lynn. These are:
45 | The Walpoles | Hay Green | Tilney All Saints | Clenchwarton | West Lynn
505 | Whaplode | Holbeach | Gedney | Long Sutton | Sutton Bridge | Terrington St Clement | Clenchwarton | West Lynn
For Cambridge and Milton
We're served by several bus routes in Cambridge and Milton, too. Stagecoach's number 9 service goes through Milton from/to Cambridge to/from Littleport via Waterbeach, Little Thetford and Ely. Cambridgeshire County Council has full details of local services.
King's Lynn can be found on the A47 (from Peterborough – Norwich), A17 (from Lincoln) and A10 (from Cambridge). The King's Lynn campus is on Tennyson Avenue off the main South Gates roundabout. There is limited parking available and a permit (only available for those who live outside of a specific radius approximately 2.5 miles away from the campus) is required. A parking permit does not guarantee a parking space but an overfill car park can be found at our Sports campus, a short 10 minute walk away.
Our Cambridge campus situated in Milton can be found off the A10 and is on Landbeach Road. Parking is available at the campus.
Our postcodes are:
Kings Lynn – PE30 2QW
Cambridge – CB24 6DB
Travelling by bike
King's Lynn is easy to get around by bike and west Norfolk is ideal cycling country, with cycle routes criss-crossing the whole area – often following traffic-free paths. King's Lynn is part of National Cycle Network 1 (from Dover – Shetland) which provides access to Fakenham and Wisbech (and all the villages in between!) and National Cycle Network 11 which provides access to Ely, Waterbeach, Milton and Cambridge.
Cambridge is famously bike-friendly. There are plenty of facilities for cyclists, including cycle parks, a hire shop at the railway station and countless cycle routes. The Cambridge Cycling Campaign has a comprehensive map of the city and a route planner.
Both of our campuses have secure bicycle shelters on-site.


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The Gulf Countries Project is intended to support the internationalization of the Sicilian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in the Agriculture and Food sector by promoting and organizing their participation in the SIAL Middle East Exhibition, which will take place from the 26th to 28th November 2012 in Abu Dhabi. The Exhibition, which will be held in Abu Dhabi due to the greater dynamism and ferment of this emirate compared to Dubai (the traditional location, today less attractive among the area economic operators), recorded during the 2011 edition the presence of 466 exhibitors from 71 Countries and of 14 national pavilions. It's a rendezvous of great international interest able to ensure high potential contacts to the attending Sicilian enterprises.
Will be held at 11.00 am on Monday, September 10, 2012, at the premises of the Regional Productive Activities, Department of Productive Activities, the preliminary meeting for the mission technical assistance provided by the Project Gulf Countries (UAE - Oman). The meeting was attended by the experts of the project, responsible for the service of the Internationalization Department of Productive Activities, members of the technical delegation indicated by CNA, Confindustria Sicilia, District of Mechatronics, Coexport Consortium, Consortium Pro Export. The technical mission will take place September 17 to 20 in Dubai.


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'Unicorns' come calling at fairy tale faire
Peg Quann, staff writer
Perhaps it is her English upbringing, coming from the "land of legends," as Victoria Zebro puts it.
Whatever the reason, Zebro likes unicorns, those storybook creatures that look like horses with a horn in the center of their foreheads. She knows little children like them, too.
So she's bringing a couple of "unicorns" to the 17th annual Village Renaissance Faire at the Middletown Grange fairgrounds in Wrightstown Sept. 17 and 18. There, they will entertain children and adults who want Zebro to take their photos with the magical creatures.
"I don't do studio photographs. I capture kids and people doing what they do — having an experience. You capture the experience. They remember the experience more than a photo shoot," Zebro said in her British accent.
Zebro thought that taking photos of children and adults with "unicorns" would be a nice addition to the Renaissance Faire. When she approached the fair organizers, "they were really open to it," she said.
The "unicorns," who stable at the Laurel Nobilis Arabian Farm in Wrightstown, are an added attraction at the event, along with the interactive theater troupe "Pirates of Fortune's Folly." They will bring a decidedly nautical air to the fair, as well as a comedic one as they showcase the "Mutiny on the Folly."
"XX Double Cross XX: The Pirate Quiz Show will test your piratical knowledge," stated faire spokesman Ken Hone. "Attendees will be questioned about pirate history and all contestants will be in 'jeopardy,' with the losers walking a plank and the winners walking away with the pirate treasure."
About 9,000 fair-goers are expected to attend this year's event, which raises funds for the Village Library of Wrightstown.
The annual extravaganza at the Middletown Grange on Penns Park Road is gaining a following.
"People talk about how great our faire is. Word is spreading among the Ren faire folks: We're one of the best," Hone said.
Because of the fair's good reputation, new acts want to join in the fun. In addition to the pirates and unicorns, Joy Cole of Joy Parties in Willow Grove will entertain with fire hoops and children's circus acts. A singing troupe called Waites and Measures and Arty Pantz, an interactive story teller, also will join in the fun. The Steel Cavaliers will provide fencing demonstrations.
And the fair still will feature its returning cast of players and shows, including jousting knights, flying birds of prey, fire breathers, aerialists and historical shire events and demonstrations.
The event also will include wizards, artisans, musicians and dancers, both Irish and Middle Eastern. Puppets and marionettes will perform plays and there will be a special Kids Kingdom for children.
"More than 30 acts will grace the fairgrounds" on eight stages, Hone said. And games "olde and new" will be aplenty, as well as pony rides, a carriage exhibition and a royal petting zoo.
Peg Quann: 215-269-5081; email: pquann@calkins.com; Twitter: @PegQuann


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Berry, Paul
Dr. Paul Berry is the author of The Christian Inscription at PompeiiGeography/De Situ Orbis, AD 43 (Mellen, 1997).
Aristotle and Christianity
This monograph is the closing work in a series of ten titles by Dr. Paul Berry. The collection began with an initial study, The Christian Inscription at Pompeii. This work traced the line of cultural, philosophical and theological inheritance that extends from the philosophy or Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) to the theology of Thomas Aquinas (1224-1274 A.D.)
ARISTOTLE VERSUS THE ATHEISTS On the Existence of God and the Immortality of the Soul
This work argues for the restoration of Aristotelianism to the college curriculum to countervail the prevailing focus on modernism and to counteract the twenty-first century proliferation of atheist tracts.
Bobbio Missal 700 A. D.
This study examines the basis for the union between the Latin language and Christianity. In the presentation of the case, 100 manuscript pages were selected from the oldest complete Latin Mass Book, the 7th century document known as The Bobbio Misal. A photo reproduction of each of the 100 folio pages discussed is presented across from a modern typeface transcription with a English translation at the bottom of the page.
Christian Inscription at Pompeii
Correspondence Between Paul and Seneca A.D. 61-65
This monograph on the correspondence between Paul and Seneca contains facsimile reproductions of the fourteen letters. The delineations are based on two Latin manuscripts of the mid-9th century. Each reader, then, is able to arrive at an independent judgment regarding the aesthetics of these penmanship examples from the Middle Ages. Scriptural authorities, both in the 19th and 20th centuries, have regarded A. D. 61 as the year of Paul's arrival in Rome for his trial before Nero. The correspondence is dated from that time forward until A. D. 65, when both Paul and Seneca died under the hand of Nero.
Geography- De Situ Orbis A.D.43
Pomponius Mela wrote the first systematic geography in Latin literature, datable to 43 A.D. This translation contains a facing page reproduction of the the typeset 1493 edition (Venice, Hermolaus Barbatus) of Mela's work. The Latin text casts considerable light on the Roman mind of the 1st century A.D.
Outline History of Rome
A chronological account of the years and the events of the Roman Commonwealth from the founding of the city in 753 B.C. to the Code of Justinian in A.D. 534. The yearly listings are printed in bold numerals and serve as a rapid locator for the searcher. The annual headnotes contain citations that attach the entry to supporting vouchers in classical literature. Yet, the binding theme of this work is the universal magnetism of the Roman language. No age – whether the Regal Period of the kings or the Republican Period of the consuls or the Imperial Period of the emperors – stood outside the tidal draw of Lingus Latina.
Roman Handwriting at the Time of Christ
THE ENCOUNTER BETWEEN SENECA AND CHRISTIANITY
The Latin Language and Christianity
This monograph establishes the directional bearing which Latin has given to the Church through each successive age from the 1st century to the 20th. Lingua Latina has served as nothing less than the transport vehicle of Christianity itself. So densely has history woven the strands of Latin into the texture of Christianity, that any attempt to detach the language is to remove the backing from the tapestry. The conclusion of the monograph will indicate that any attempt to detach the faith from this groundline, so historically valid, would amount to nothing less than a departure of the Church from its magnetic north.


Who should be this week's Tennessean boys basketball player of the week?
The poll is open for this week's Tennessean boys basketball player of the week is now open.
Vote for who you think should be this week's player of the week. Polls close at 1 p.m. Thursday.
► Kevonte Boyd, Stratford. Boyd scored 25 points in the Spartans' Region 5-AA championship over Whites Creek.
► Darius Garland, Brentwood Academy. Garland was named the Division II-AA state tournament MVP. He scored 35 points in the Eagles' championship win over Baylor and had 12 points and 11 rebounds in a win over MUS in the semifinals.
► Reese Glover, Franklin. Glover scored 37 points with five 3-pointers in the Region 6-AAA championship. He had 30 points in the region semifinals.
► K.J. Johnson, Marshall County. Johnson scored 43 points with six 3-pointers in a Region 6-AA loss. He finished the season with over 1,000 points.
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PTSG to lend electrical expertise at mixed-use South London development
Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG) has been contracted to provide specialist electrical services at a new mixed-use development in Elephant and Castle, just south of the River Thames in London.
In February 2020, just days before the first lockdown measures were issued in England, the proposal for Plot H7 Heygate Street, within land bounded by Elephant Part to the north and Heygate Street to the south, was approved.
The proposal comprises the construction of a development ranging between 9 and 25 storeys in height (maximum building height 86.75 m AOD), comprising 424 residential units, 1,237 square metres (GEA) of flexible retail (Classes A1-A5) uses and 628 square metres (GEA) flexible retail, community and leisure (Classes A1-A5, D1-D2), car parking, cycle storage, servicing, plant areas, landscaping, public realm, and other associated works.
Engineers from PTSG Electrical Services Ltd will deliver a brand-new lightning protection at the new development, safeguarding its users in the event of an electrical storm. As the UK's leading provider of lightning protection services, PTSG delivers bespoke and standards solutions for clients depending on their individual requirements. PTSG also delivers regular compliance testing and maintenance and repair packages to ensure all systems remain fully operational and meet the latest British standards.
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Q: Simplest version of Girsanov Theorem Consider a probability space $(\Omega,\mathcal{F},\mathbb{P})$ and the space of continuous functions $\Omega=C[0,T]$, equipped with the Borel $\sigma$-field $\mathcal{B}$. Let $B_t$ be the Brownian motion and let $X_t=B_t+\mu t$ be a Brownian motion with a drift. Let $P$ and $Q$ be the probabilities corresponding to $B_t$ and $X_t$ respectively, i.e. $P(A)=\mathbb{P}((t\mapsto B_t)\in A)$ and $Q(A)=\mathbb{P}((t\mapsto X_t)\in A)$. From the tilting identity $$E[f(X_{t_1} ,  ... , X_{t_n})]
= E \left[f(B_{t_1} , ... , B_{t_n}) \underbrace{\exp \left(\mu B_T-\frac12\mu^2 T \right)}_{M_T}\right]$$ I have to deduce the "simple form" of the Girsanov theorem $E_Q(W)=E_P(WM_T)$. For this it suffices to show the result on indicator functions of cylindrical sets, i.e. $E_Q(1_A)=E_P(1_AM_T)$ where $A=\{\omega\in C[0,T]:\omega(t_1)\in[a_1,b_1],\ldots,\omega(t_n)\in[a_n,b_n]\}$. Apparently this follows directly from the tilting identity but I can't understand how. We have $$E_Q(1_A)=Q(A)=P((t\mapsto X_t)\in A)=...?...=E_P[1_AM_T]$$

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THESE ARE THE RULES AND DETAILS FOR 2018 . 2019 rules and details have not yet been posted.
This is a Friday November 8th tournament that is meant to be relaxed and fun even if you aren't a Blood Bowl expert. We will have extra teams available – please contact us in advance if you would like to use one.
NAF membership is encouraged but not required. It will be offered at a discounted price of $5 per entrant at the event until supplies run out.
Questions – Daboyzrocgt@gmail.com please title any questions with 'Da Boyz Blood Bowl' as this email address gets a lot of traffic for more then one tournament.
The NAF is an international organization of Blood Bowl players. For more information on the NAF see http://www.thenaf.net/ You do not need to be a NAF member to play in this event but we highly encourage joining.
We will have a private bar for attendees open in the afternoon on Friday, and Saturday. There is also a hotel bar open in the evenings after our bar is closed. While you are free to eat or drink in your own room, please note per hotel policy outside alcohol and food are not allowed in public areas of the hotel including the gaming hall. We expect participants to drink responsibly.


Pure Emotions Photography Lounge: Published on Rocknrollbride again!
Kat at www.rocknrollbride.com published us again today. This time, she featured Jennifer's amazing goth themed bridal session. (Featured below this post). We are so honored to be published there again as we totally love rocknrollbride and could spend hours on there looking at everything over and over again! Kat chose a ton of our images to feature so if you have a minute, head on over there and check them out. It's a blog and by tomorrow, we might not be on page 1 anymore so here is a direct link to the post on rocknrollbride so you can visit it anytime!
Hope you enjoy them. And thanks to all of my clients for being so fabulous!


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Adele's 'Skyfall' is in tune with James Bond history (VIDEO)
Adele's "Skyfall" has arrived.
Themes from James Bond films run the gamut from the very good to the downright evil. The stronger ones -- the femme-fatale slyness of "Diamonds Are Forever" or the moody detachment of "You Only Live Twice" -- put the emphasis on attitude. They're dapper musical foils for a cinematic hero who often appears more interested in a nightcap than any sort of spy business.
And the bad? Songs such as "Another Way to Die" fromAlicia Keys and Jack White, or Chris Cornell's "You Know My Name," simply plod. They take themselves too seriously, they slap some strings on guitars, and their vocalists try their hardest to sing through manufactured pain. A good number of Bond songs build to a grand finale, but these two examples feel like they unfold in slow-motion.
Initial listens to Adele's "Skyfall" reveal a song that's probably somewhere in the middle of the songs referenced in this post, but Adele fans should be pleased. This song has far more to recommend it than not.
Her first new song since her massive 2011 album "21,""Skyfall" belongs less to Adele than it does to Bond. That is, this is a Bond song at its most traditional, taking its cues from vintage classics in the film's back catalog. Less than 60 seconds in, the song contains a few sonic nods to the instantly recognizable Bond theme.
Worth noting is that songs such as "Goldfinger" and "Diamonds are Forever," each sung by Shirley Bassey, already exist in Adele's comfort zone. Adele may not be as slavish to a specific period as some of her neo-soul peers -- her songs never feel like a history lesson -- but they are cognizant of what has come before. Adele's strength, and what has made her such a dynamic figure on the current pop landscape, is her confidently candid phrasing.
To listen to Adele is to surrender to the absolute delight of her vocals. Even when the subject matter is at its most solemn, Adele neither succumbs to the drama nor does she attempt to heighten it. She simply sings, her slight rasp giving the songs a lived-in feel, and her sternness conveying resiliency.
"Skyfall" doesn't give her much in the way of memorable lyrics, but Adele doesn't need them. "You may have my number," she sings at mid-song, just as the strings are lifting off. But before the orchestra can take over, Adele picks up the pace. She's keenly aware of how to keep the cinematic flourishes at bay, working with them rather than for them."You can take my name," she hurries, and then pauses before delivering the next line.
By the time she declares "you'll never have my heart," she's just toying with the song. It's almost as if she's acknowledging that she's just one small player in a 23-film franchise, as "Skyfall" has all the hallmarks of the Bond standards. There's a slow build, a giant orchestra and a hint of swagger.
Credit Adele and producer/collaborator Paul Epworth for opting to have fun in this world rather than trying to own it. They don't over-think it, but they hit the right marks, even bringing in a backing call-and-response choir that taunts rather than preaches.
It's perhaps no surprise that the most dreadful Bond songs (the two referenced earlier in this post) have come from the two most recent entries in the series. While this writer is a fan of the Daniel Craig-led Bond films, there's no denying they have taken the franchise down a more serious, somber path, and 2008's "Quantum of Solace" was an action film at its most humorless.
Adele's "Skyfall" foretells good things for this winter's blockbuster-to-be. It's not a reimagining or a musical departure, but simply a righting of the ship. The song is big, bold and seems to have a little spot-o-fun. It likely won't have much of a life outside the Bond universe, but Adele is certainly enjoying her stay.


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The Modern Western Discussion (was "sci-fi western discussion")
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Re: The Modern Western Discussion (was "sci-fi western discussion")
Quote from: RottingCorpse on March 09, 2022, 03:35:57 PM
I still haven't started Book of Boba Fett. Did it stick the landing?
Kenobi trailer just dropped. This I will watch.
https://youtu.be/TWTfhyvzTx0
Oh, Uh, I said this in the Stra Trek thread:
As for Obi Wan, I am so very much on board with Star Wars rebranding itself as western sci-fi. I forgive almost every story telling and bad casting sin of Boba Fett and Mandalorian, and I am prepared to forgive every sin of Obi Wan as long as Star Wars stays in clunky, junky, western mode.
Boba Fett didn't land at all. In fact, after a handful of episodes, they brought in Mando. So now Boba Fett is actually Mando season 2.5... And, BTW, it's also required viewing if you want any hope of understanding the next season of Mando. Very clever of them. If you don't watch Boba Fett before season three of Mando you'll be totally lost. Two of the seven episodes are almost entirely Mando, tying up all the season two storylines, and Boba Fett is nothing more than a supporting character in the finale...which ends with a set-up for Mando season 3.
It's actually frustrating and shameful in terms of the narrative, because I kind of liked Boba Fett. And I'm a Ming-Na apologist. Anything that keeps her working is fine by me. But we really only get him for three episodes, then a weird turning point episode, and then Mando season 2.5.
RottingCorpse
We got this by the ass!
My biggest beef with Obi Wan (and all Star Wars TV) is their insistence to reference everything in all the 2000s Star Wars cartoons, though I guess that's how you keep your media empire afloat, eh?
That said, I think post Clone Wars Obi Wan will be a lot of fun.
The easter egg thing is getting ridiculous. It's a game now where, with EVERY Star Wars and Star Trek show, you get dozens of Easter eggs. The last episode of Picard was almost a full casting call for DS9.
Hell, even the final season of The Expanse was obsessed with this. In the finale all the marines landing on the base were named after the marines from Aliens.
One thing I did like about season one of Mando was that...it was just Mando. You could sit down without knowing anything about the Star Wars universe except "Yoda was a good guy and the Empire has fallen" and enjoy it. As we've evolved from that first season, Star Wars TV now demands that you go back and rewatch all the movies and absorb more and more of the EU as possible before each episode.
Star Trek's even worse about this. Lower Decks is one easter egg after another. The whole premise of the show is built on easter eggs. Discovery is 1000 years in the future and they're all still talking about Voyager and Q.
This has become out default "Star Wars TV" thread.
Watched the first episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi this AM, because I couldn't help myself (Waiting to do the second tonight with Missus RC.) I loved it. They do a five minute prequel recap at the top that makes those movies look like the best films ever made.
No spoilers, but there's a weird "promise of the prequel premise" being fulfilled here. And the story itself has the classic film serial vibe that really makes OG Star Wars feel great.
Quote from: RottingCorpse on May 27, 2022, 11:06:54 AM
Ewan was the best thing about the prequels, so I don't really have a problem with Obi Wan.
Plus, since we're 20-25 years BEFORE Mando and Boba Fett, it'll be nice to not have a Mando crossover in the middle of the season that completely ignores Obi Wan for all of the back half episodes.
I'm sure Captain Andor will fill that role, though.
Oh my God! I LOVE that those three fucking movies can be completely recapped in three and a half minutes.
Quote from: nacho on May 27, 2022, 03:23:01 PM
I like the set-up for this a lot. Way better use of kids than say, the prequels.
I really like this Obi-Wan Kenobi show. Think its all being handled really well. Was afraid they might botch Vader's return a bit, but all the right notes are being hit.
Quote from: RottingCorpse on June 02, 2022, 09:44:53 AM
Yeah, I loved the "Anakin's alive" reveal. it explains so, so much. And was well done.
I am appalled by the outpouring of racism and sexism against the Black chick, though. Jesus...the entire Star Wars community is so fucking toxic. All the Star Trek people are like, yay, minorities and gays and gender fluid people!
Star Wars people are like, a Black person exists in the galaxy? NO NO NO!!!!
And let's give credit where it's due: Obi-Wan only works because McGregor is a masterclass actor.
I love Andor and I LOOOOVE this:
https://youtu.be/t9Pccq0DZVc
I still haven't watched Andor. It's my X-Mas break watch.
Quote from: RottingCorpse on November 22, 2022, 03:26:21 PM
Concludes today. We love the fuck out of it!
Less lovely is The English, which is a slow-paced fish out of water revenge story that's very aware of our treatment of the Indians. It somehow embraces and avoids all the usual cliches at the same time. Very interesting storytelling, but... Not much happens. Definitely a "Neo-Western" with great performances by Emily Blunt, Hollywood's current go-to Indian actor Chaske Spencer, and Stephen Rea whose only job is to chew on the scenery. The good news is that it fucking ends so we don't have to wait two years to see what happens. A nice open and closed story, period, goodbye, would you like a free Echo Dot?


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