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Q: Apache Tamaya CDI Extension causes startup issue in WildFly I am trying to use Apache Tamaya with the CDI extension in my project.
I have included the following libraries in my pom.xml
        <dependency>
            <groupId>org.apache.tamaya</groupId>
            <artifactId>tamaya-core</artifactId>
            <version>0.2-incubating</version>
        </dependency>

        <dependency>
            <groupId>org.apache.tamaya.ext</groupId>
            <artifactId>tamaya-cdi</artifactId>
            <version>0.2-incubating</version>
        </dependency>

I defined an application scoped bean that extends the BasePropertySource.
@ApplicationScoped
public class DatabasePropertySource extends BasePropertySource {

  ...
}

I am using WildFly 10. When starting the application, I get the following exception: BeanAttributes.getTypes() may not return an empty set org.apache.tamaya.integration.cdi.ConfigurationExtension$ConverterBean
Full stack trace
Exception 0 :
org.jboss.weld.exceptions.DefinitionException: WELD-001112: BeanAttributes.getTypes() may not return an empty set org.apache.tamaya.integration.cdi.ConfigurationExtension$ConverterBean@16d7a9db
    at org.jboss.weld.bean.attributes.ExternalBeanAttributesFactory.validateTypes(ExternalBeanAttributesFactory.java:95)
    at org.jboss.weld.bean.attributes.ExternalBeanAttributesFactory.validateBeanAttributes(ExternalBeanAttributesFactory.java:70)
    at org.jboss.weld.bootstrap.events.AfterBeanDiscoveryImpl.addBean(AfterBeanDiscoveryImpl.java:80)
    at org.apache.tamaya.integration.cdi.ConfigurationExtension.addConverter(ConfigurationExtension.java:133)
    at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)
    at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessorImpl.java:62)
    at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:43)
    at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:498)
    at org.jboss.weld.injection.StaticMethodInjectionPoint.invoke(StaticMethodInjectionPoint.java:88)
    at org.jboss.weld.injection.MethodInvocationStrategy$SpecialParamPlusBeanManagerStrategy.invoke(MethodInvocationStrategy.java:144)
    at org.jboss.weld.event.ObserverMethodImpl.sendEvent(ObserverMethodImpl.java:309)
    at org.jboss.weld.event.ExtensionObserverMethodImpl.sendEvent(ExtensionObserverMethodImpl.java:124)
    at org.jboss.weld.event.ObserverMethodImpl.sendEvent(ObserverMethodImpl.java:287)
    at org.jboss.weld.event.ObserverMethodImpl.notify(ObserverMethodImpl.java:265)
    at org.jboss.weld.event.ObserverNotifier.notifySyncObservers(ObserverNotifier.java:271)
    at org.jboss.weld.event.ObserverNotifier.notify(ObserverNotifier.java:260)
    at org.jboss.weld.event.ObserverNotifier.fireEvent(ObserverNotifier.java:154)
    at org.jboss.weld.event.ObserverNotifier.fireEvent(ObserverNotifier.java:148)
    at org.jboss.weld.bootstrap.events.AbstractContainerEvent.fire(AbstractContainerEvent.java:53)
    at org.jboss.weld.bootstrap.events.AbstractDefinitionContainerEvent.fire(AbstractDefinitionContainerEvent.java:42)
    at org.jboss.weld.bootstrap.events.AfterBeanDiscoveryImpl.fire(AfterBeanDiscoveryImpl.java:61)
    at org.jboss.weld.bootstrap.WeldStartup.deployBeans(WeldStartup.java:423)
    at org.jboss.weld.bootstrap.WeldBootstrap.deployBeans(WeldBootstrap.java:83)
    at org.jboss.as.weld.WeldStartService.start(WeldStartService.java:95)
    at org.jboss.msc.service.ServiceControllerImpl$StartTask.startService(ServiceControllerImpl.java:1948)
    at org.jboss.msc.service.ServiceControllerImpl$StartTask.run(ServiceControllerImpl.java:1881)
    at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:1142)
    at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:617)
    at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:745)

    at org.jboss.weld.bootstrap.events.AbstractDefinitionContainerEvent.fire(AbstractDefinitionContainerEvent.java:44)
    at org.jboss.weld.bootstrap.events.AfterBeanDiscoveryImpl.fire(AfterBeanDiscoveryImpl.java:61)
    at org.jboss.weld.bootstrap.WeldStartup.deployBeans(WeldStartup.java:423)
    at org.jboss.weld.bootstrap.WeldBootstrap.deployBeans(WeldBootstrap.java:83)
    at org.jboss.as.weld.WeldStartService.start(WeldStartService.java:95)
    at org.jboss.msc.service.ServiceControllerImpl$StartTask.startService(ServiceControllerImpl.java:1948)
    at org.jboss.msc.service.ServiceControllerImpl$StartTask.run(ServiceControllerImpl.java:1881)
    ... 3 more

2016-06-01 12:03:59,119 ERROR [org.jboss.as.controller.management-operation] (Controller Boot Thread) WFLYCTL0013: Operation ("deploy") failed - address: ([("deployment" => "tickeos-core-web.war")]) - failure description: {"WFLYCTL0080: Failed services" => {"jboss.deployment.unit.\"tickeos-core-web.war\".WeldStartService" => "org.jboss.msc.service.StartException in service jboss.deployment.unit.\"tickeos-core-web.war\".WeldStartService: Failed to start service
    Caused by: org.jboss.weld.exceptions.DefinitionException: Exception List with 1 exceptions:
Exception 0 :
org.jboss.weld.exceptions.DefinitionException: WELD-001112: BeanAttributes.getTypes() may not return an empty set org.apache.tamaya.integration.cdi.ConfigurationExtension$ConverterBean@16d7a9db
    at org.jboss.weld.bean.attributes.ExternalBeanAttributesFactory.validateTypes(ExternalBeanAttributesFactory.java:95)
    at org.jboss.weld.bean.attributes.ExternalBeanAttributesFactory.validateBeanAttributes(ExternalBeanAttributesFactory.java:70)
    at org.jboss.weld.bootstrap.events.AfterBeanDiscoveryImpl.addBean(AfterBeanDiscoveryImpl.java:80)
    at org.apache.tamaya.integration.cdi.ConfigurationExtension.addConverter(ConfigurationExtension.java:133)
    at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)
    at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessorImpl.java:62)
    at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:43)
    at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:498)
    at org.jboss.weld.injection.StaticMethodInjectionPoint.invoke(StaticMethodInjectionPoint.java:88)
    at org.jboss.weld.injection.MethodInvocationStrategy$SpecialParamPlusBeanManagerStrategy.invoke(MethodInvocationStrategy.java:144)
    at org.jboss.weld.event.ObserverMethodImpl.sendEvent(ObserverMethodImpl.java:309)
    at org.jboss.weld.event.ExtensionObserverMethodImpl.sendEvent(ExtensionObserverMethodImpl.java:124)
    at org.jboss.weld.event.ObserverMethodImpl.sendEvent(ObserverMethodImpl.java:287)
    at org.jboss.weld.event.ObserverMethodImpl.notify(ObserverMethodImpl.java:265)
    at org.jboss.weld.event.ObserverNotifier.notifySyncObservers(ObserverNotifier.java:271)
    at org.jboss.weld.event.ObserverNotifier.notify(ObserverNotifier.java:260)
    at org.jboss.weld.event.ObserverNotifier.fireEvent(ObserverNotifier.java:154)
    at org.jboss.weld.event.ObserverNotifier.fireEvent(ObserverNotifier.java:148)
    at org.jboss.weld.bootstrap.events.AbstractContainerEvent.fire(AbstractContainerEvent.java:53)
    at org.jboss.weld.bootstrap.events.AbstractDefinitionContainerEvent.fire(AbstractDefinitionContainerEvent.java:42)
    at org.jboss.weld.bootstrap.events.AfterBeanDiscoveryImpl.fire(AfterBeanDiscoveryImpl.java:61)
    at org.jboss.weld.bootstrap.WeldStartup.deployBeans(WeldStartup.java:423)
    at org.jboss.weld.bootstrap.WeldBootstrap.deployBeans(WeldBootstrap.java:83)
    at org.jboss.as.weld.WeldStartService.start(WeldStartService.java:95)
    at org.jboss.msc.service.ServiceControllerImpl$StartTask.startService(ServiceControllerImpl.java:1948)
    at org.jboss.msc.service.ServiceControllerImpl$StartTask.run(ServiceControllerImpl.java:1881)
    at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:1142)
    at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:617)
    at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:745)
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Even without the custom DatabasePropertySource, the server won't start up.
Any help is appreciated, thanks in advance.


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Australia's Blindspot: The rampant rise of far-right extremism in Australia
Madeline Thompson
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Far right extremism, like any other terrorist threat, will continue to grow if counter action is not taken. The difference between far-right extremism and acts of terror committed in the Middle East, or by foreign entities, is that western nations across the world have not seen far-right extremism as a threat until recently. As a rise in far-right extremism is witnessed in Australia it has become apparent that we are not exempt from this vulnerability. Confidence will continue to grow within these groups as the existing governmental response continues to fuel their ideological narrative of superiority. This increase in confidence will continue to manifest into violence as these groups move further into the mainstream arena.
The cell style terrorism structure of "leaderless resistance" is commonly utilised by
far-right groups. It allows chapters to be established in various locations that transcend borders and encourages the execution of lone wolf attacks. The siege of the United States Capitol on January 6th, 2021 is perhaps the most widely seen example of this violence, but these incidents are not confined to the borders of the United States. As individuals attended rallies on January 26th with Proud Boys logos on their clothing, and far-right extremist groups gather in the Grampians in western Victoria, the threat of far-right extremism to in Australia is clearly present and highlights the need for decisive action from the Australian Government.
A deep understanding of the structural formation of these groups and the mechanisms in which their ideology is spread, needs to be formed to face this threat. The rise of far-right extremism is not one that has occurred in a vacuum, nor can it be attributed to the Trump administration alone. The failure to include a far-right extremist group on Australia's declared terrorist organisation list until March this year, highlights the power of the narrative of the "white power unit" present in our own government.
The apocalyptic neo-Nazi narrative spread by James Mason appears to be becoming true to many believers. This narrative capitalises upon the human fear of the unknown to encourage violence against Jewish, coloured and LGTBQIA+ community members who are viewed as threats to the "white race". The recorded increase in far-right training camps and gatherings in Australia, as well as the increase hate crimes and crimes inspired by far-right ideology in recent months, has been incited by these groups through a cell style terrorism structure of "leaderless resistance". This structure calls for individuals to commit attacks themselves, in which the inspiration is provided through the extensive reach of these groups' influence on social media.
As studies confirm, the spread of this ideology on Facebook has penetrated the nation's sovereign borders and has consistently received the high levels of engagement on the platform. The Australian Government must address the capacity for far-right groups to mobilize and incite violence, the occurrence of which has increased over the past three years.
Without prompt and efficient government response to this threat, both on and offline, this
violence will only continue to escalate. Radicalised individuals will continue to answer the call of this propaganda and engage online with other individuals within the organisations. Chat rooms like 4chan, have been utilised by far-right groups within Australia. Social media has the capacity to reinforce biases and gives power to organisational leaders to manifest these agendas into violence in the name of their cause. The toxicity of this environment has only been amplified by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The threat of far-right extremism will continue to increase if accountability measures are not strictly enforced at a national and international level. The "leaderless resistance" structure of these organisations not only allows these groups to form in regional areas across Australia, but also makes them harder to stop.
A three-tiered governmental response is required that not only targets this rising threat, but also addresses blind spots, whether conscious or unconscious, that have been capitalised upon by these groups.
If left unchecked, the violence that has been witnessed over the past few years will
continue to escalate. The current lack of accountability is enabling and building the confidence of these groups. Swift and effective action is critical.
Madeline Thompson is currently a student at Bond University completing a double major of international relations and diplomacy specialising in terrorism and modern security threats.

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Feds Spending $75,000 on 'Women in STEM Roadshow'
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Elizabeth Harrington • June 3, 2017 5:00 am
The State Department is spending $75,000 for a "Women in STEM Roadshow" across India.
The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi announced last month that it is seeking a non-profit organization to run nine workshops to "create awareness" about science, technology, engineering, and math in Hyderabad, the center of India's technology sector.
"The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi (PAS New Delhi) in coordination with U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad and U.S. Consulate General Kolkata seeks proposals for a project entitled 'Women in STEM Roadshow,'" the Embassy said. "Through this project, a grantee will organize a 'Women in STEM Roadshow' comprised of nine workshops in Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities in the consulate districts of New Delhi, Hyderabad, and Kolkata."
The workshops will feature guest speakers who are experts in STEM fields, and a minimum of 30 women and girls must attend each workshop.
"The workshops will provide information to girls and young women about pursuing opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields—areas which represent an important source of professional employment opportunities in India," the Embassy said.
Workshop topics for the roadshow may include "The global landscape in the STEM fields," "Strategies for pursuing a career in the STEM fields," and "Techniques for confronting gender-related obstacles in school and at work."
The non-profit or non-governmental organization that is awarded the grant will use the funding to pay for venues and travel costs for guest speakers. The group will also come up with a social media plan to advertise the workshops.
Evaluations will be handed out following each workshop to "assess how female student perceptions on the attainability and feasibility of STEM studies changed after the project."
"The U.S. Embassy strongly supports initiatives that promote women's social and economic development, integrate women into peace and security building, address and prevent gender-based violence, and ensure women's full participation in civic and political life," the Embassy said. "Research shows that progress in women's employment, health, and education can lead to greater economic growth and stronger communities. Integrating women in the corporate and government sectors is critical to good governance, economic growth, inclusive development, and regional security."
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This map shows the location of modern-day Turkey (map courtesy of Wikipedia Commons)
Small pockets of Jews have lived in Asia Minor since the 4th century BCE; yet the heyday of Turkish Jewry began when Ottomans offered refuge to Sephardi Jews (of Spanish origin) in 1492. Muslim Ottomans began absorbing persecuted European Jews in the 13th century. Sultan Orhan allowed Jews to build the famous Etz ha-Hayyim Synagogue in Bursa. When Sephardi refugees arrived, they found existent communities of Greek-speaking Romaniot Jews, Jewish refugees from Sicily, France, Hungary and Germany (Ashkenazim), and even Babylonian Jews in eastern Anatolia.
Ottoman Muslims conquered the Byzantine Christian capital of Constantinople (Istanbul) in 1453. Rabbi Tzafarti urged fellow German Jews to take refuge under their tolerant rule, rather than suffer discrimination at home. In 1492 Christians defeated Moorish Spain. Sephardi Jews had a stark choice: convert, or be expelled. Sultan Bayazid II encouraged these Jews to settle in Turkey and other parts of the Ottoman Caliphate.
Most of the newcomers settled in Istanbul. Others chose Izmir (formerly Smyrna), Thessalonika (in Turkish-ruled Greece), and Safed (Palestine). They spoke Judaeo-Spanish (Ladino). Many were talented merchants and professionals. Balat, Hasköy and Kuzguncuk in Istanbul became Jewish districts. Jews formed a millet (distinct faith community) recognised by the state. Islamic law pertaining to Ahl al-Kitab (People of the Book) generally afforded Jews legal protection. The respected Chief Rabbi of the Ottoman Empire was Haham Bashi (First Amongst the Wise). After the reforms of 1856, secular leaders grew in power.
A 1779 painting showing a Jewish man
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In the 17th century Shabbtai Tzvi, a Jew from Izmir, sparked off a bizarre Jewish messianic movement. When he converted to Islam, many of his followers did so too, but continued their Jewish faith in secret. A few of these dunmeh (the altered ones) still live in Turkey, but remain separate from the main Jewish community.
The Ottoman Empire crumbled after World War I, and was replaced in 1923 by the modern secular Turkish Republic under Kemal Attaturk (reportedly dunmeh in origin). Jewish emigration accelerated, particularly to Palestine, Latin America and the USA. Yet those who remained were guaranteed full civil rights. About 30,000 Jews left for Israel in 1948. Modern Turkey has 57 million people, including 27,000 Jews (of whom only 4,000 live outside Istanbul). In March 1996 President Suleyman Demirel made the first visit by a Turkish head of state to Israel. The two states enjoy strong diplomatic and military ties. In 1999 Israeli relief squads were praised for helping victims of the Turkish earthquake.
By and large the traditional tolerance shown to Jews in Turkey has continued under the modern Republic. Yet the distinctive culture of this small community has been eroded by demographic realities and modern customs.
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The Fender Mustang is one of the foremost rock n roll, grunge, and punk guitars to have ever existed in history. The Mustang is known for its rustic, barebones, and gnarly sound. The Fender Mustang was originally created to be used as a student instrument hence the smaller scale and minimal size of the body itself. However, throughout the years after its creation the Mustang gained a sort of cult status by the alternative rockers that found it alternative and ironic to use as a main guitar. But in doing so ironically these rockers soon found that the Fender Mustang had a punch and cut-through sound that is very desirable for cleans and rockin' riffs. At N Stuff Music we carry a variety of Fender Mustang guitars so that you have a selection of one of the most alternative rock machines in the industry today.
The Fender Mustang at a glance has a body shape that is reminiscent of the Fender Jazzmaster and Jaguar by its offset sort of lower bout and a similar cutaway style. However, unlike the Jazzmaster and Stratocaster's 25.5" and 25" scale length the Fender Mustang contains a smaller 24" scale length. The 24" scale length will be very comfortable for smaller players and also players who like an instrument that is less cumbersome and feels smaller in their hands.
By the 1990s the resurfacing in the use of the Fender Mustang was quite powerful as more and more artists in the rock, punk, and grunge genres were beginning to popularize the use of the Fender Mustang for its barebones rock guitar sound. The inexpensive nature of the Fender Mustang made them one of the most obtainable guitars for young players playing in garage rock bands and punk bands whereas they could not afford vintage Stratocasters and telecasters too often. The emergence of Kurt Cobain and Nirvana became one of the biggest factors as to the increasing popularity in the playing of the Fender Mustang.
Here at N Stuff Music we carry a selection of Mustang guitars including the Mustang 90 which features Fender's MP-90 single coil pickups. As well as, we also carry models of the Fender Mustang that contain the traditional Mustang single-coil pickups. Regardless which type of Mustang guitar you get, both are performance machines and will do an excellent keeping your tone honest and authentic to the eras of punk and grunge music.
There is no single more iconic brand in the history of the guitar than Fender guitars. Fenders are the brand that has set the standard for all other guitars to be compared to. Fender has never been known to limit themselves, thus production of the Jazzmaster, Jaguar, HSS strats, Squier, acoustic guitars, mustang, duo-sonic, and many other guitars as Fender seems to never quit reinventing their possibilities. At N Stuff Music we are proudly one of the largest dealers of Fender guitars in the region and our innovative website has allowed us to become one of the premier dealers of Fender instruments in the United States. The Fender Mustang has carried one of the most retro and alternative-rock places in the market today.


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John C. Nagy III, Jen Jacob, and Michael DeBartolo in The American Play. Photo credit: Melissa Balan.
Raw, contemporary and edgy, The Dirty Blondes' The American Play is the story of college students all over the country. Performed at the New York International Fringe Festival, this play by Ashley Jacobson pays strange and twisted homage to Bret Easton Ellis's novel American Psycho.
Since coming to a New York City based college, Tim (Michael DeBartolo), a poor kid with a lifetime of bullying and abuse, has been obsessed with trying to become friends with rich-kid and egomaniac Luis (John Charles Nagy III). The two bond over their love of American Psycho, and the fact that they share the names of two of the characters from the book, and Luis sets about mentoring Tim. Treating the book as a manifesto and guide on life, Luis cruelly and diligently turns Tim into a Patrick Bateman-like personality, and the once sweet and sensitive Tim becomes self-involved, materialistic and enraged by everything and everyone. Even his high-school friend Shelly (Jen Jacob), who knows the truth about his life in poverty and abuse can't get through to Tim, whose worship of Luis becomes obsessive and dangerous.
Director Darren Johnston has found interesting ways to interpret and recreate the rage that overpowers these characters. It is also worth mentioning the simple but effective set design created by Jonathan Cottle. There are three plastic sheets that are used to project texts/Twitter messages that break-up the dialogue in the piece. The messages represent both an internal monologue and a commentary on what is happening on stage. The second effective use of the sheets is when the image of the characters are projected during their interrogation, making the sense of their vulnerability and confusion about violent acts palpable. The American Play is honest and frightening because of how recognizable these college students are, influenced by consumerism, media, and the desire to belong.
Inna Tsyrlin is an emerging playwright and frequents all forms and styles of theater as much as humanly possible. She is determined to represent productions with insight and empathy for all involved with the theater, those who are both daring and driven to put work out into the world.


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• New seats - Let's meet someone new!
• Turn in Field Trip Permission slips! Our Field Trip to the UofM Museum of Art is WEDNESDAY!
• Read Between Shades of Gray. See reading card and/or reading schedule above!
Tuesday - Mr. Packard is on the field trip with Ms. Frontier. Ms. Clark will be teaching today.
 • 2 Minute story!
• Ms. Clark Teaches Today - Topic TBA.
• Read Between Shades of Gray - See Schedule above.
• Keep reading Between Shades of Gray. Schedule above!
Thursday - Mr. Packard will be out of class for a District meeting. Ms. Clark will be teaching class today.
• List people that are morally good/morally evil. Generate own list and then list on the board.
• On board. Discuss. Then, what are traits, characters that span both (confident/authoritative).
• In children's literature people are good or bad.
• As you get older, characters are more sophisticated . . . they are more of a mix. Examples from movies/literature?
• Morally good/evil BSG chart. Create a continuum . Add a quote and plot point for each character.
• Finish/share Morally Good/Morally Evil continuums from yesterday.
• We will have time in class to work on this today! Finish parts I and II today. Complete parts III, IV and V next week!


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Several criminal justice measures are still alive and will likely be hashed out in Senate-House conference committees.
By Chad Blair / April 1, 2019
Reading time: 6 minutes.
The House Finance Committee has unanimously approved a bill that resurrects a number of proposals to change Hawaii's bail system in an effort to ease overcrowding in correctional facilities.
Senate Bill 192 now contains word-for-word language from House Bill 1289, which called for implementing major recommendations from a criminal pretrial task force comprised of judges, prosecutors, public defenders, criminal defense attorneys, law enforcement officers and public safety officials.
HB 1289, which was killed last month, called for statutory changes making it easier for pretrial detainees to gain release if they were arrested for nonviolent crimes and not considered flight risks.
Originally built in 1916, the Oahu Community Correctional Center has been plagued by overcrowding and crumbling infrastructure. Supporters of bail reform say it would ease the overcrowding.
A defendant's financial situation would also be taken into consideration before setting bail, and the posting of bail would be expedited so that defendants could get out of jail within 24 hours of their arrest.
The Senate Public Safety Committee had shelved HB 1289 after hearing concerns from the Attorney General's office, the Honolulu Police Department, county prosecuting attorneys and victim advocates.
But SB 192, passed by the House Finance Committee on Friday, gives bail reform new life. Other bills moving forward at the Legislature could also be amended to incorporate more task force suggestions.
"We did add language from the pretrial reform bill in the Judiciary Committee back into a bill that is still alive relating to bail to try and move as much of the issue and recommendations forward as possible," said Rep. Chris Lee, chair of the House Judiciary Committee. "I would hope that at the end of the day we are able to address all of the components and recommendations of the task force."
SB 192 now awaits a full House vote to send it back to the Senate for consideration.
Given that the bill has been significantly amended (its original intent was to allow people in custody to petition courts for unsecured bail, something that remains part of the legislation), it is likely that differences will have to be hashed out in closed-door conference committee meetings later this month.
Other Reforms Still Alive
Criminal justice reform is emerging as a significant focus of lawmakers this session.
Several other measures are advancing, including ones calling for independent oversight of the state's correctional system, notification of inmate or employee deaths, limitations on civil asset forfeiture and giving defendants the right to a prompt bail hearing.
The fate of House Bill 1552 is expected to be decided by the Senate Ways and Means Committee on Monday morning. That bill would establish a correctional system oversight commission, create and fund a coordinator for the commission and transfer the powers of the state's Reentry Commission and Corrections Population Management Commission to the new commission.
Rep. Chris Lee at a legislative informational briefing on prisons earlier this year. Lawmakers will likely have to compromise on bail reform measures for them to pass this session.
HB 1552 was proposed by another blue-ribbon task force that found Hawaii's corrections system is "not producing acceptable, cost-effective, or sustainable outcomes and needs immediate and profound change."
The oversight commission bill has also been notably amended. While it still would establish the commission, in its current form it also encompasses identical language taken from HB 1289 and also found in the new version of SB 192.
Such maneuvering is not uncommon at this point in the legislative session. Lawmakers face a deadline of May 2 to wrap everything up.
"I would hope that at the end of the day we are able to address all of the components and recommendations of the task force." — Rep. Chris Lee
But these new House and Senate bills regarding bail reform are noteworthy for their large-scale copying and pasting.
Both bills could be further amended based on recommendations from the state Judiciary, the attorney general, the Department of Pubic Safety and other stakeholders.
Overcrowding Concerns
A driving force for acting on the suggestions from the task forces — which were created by the Legislature — is that Hawaii's jails and prisons hold too many people at a significant cost to the state. But lawmakers have not embraced all of proposals addressing that.
Last month two Senate committees rejected a plan for the state to purchase the Honolulu Federal Detention Center to house some inmates. A bill decriminalizing the possession of 3 grams or less of marijuana and leveling a small fine will die unless the Senate Ways and Means Committee approves it this week. And a measure calling for a performance audit of sections of the Department of Public Safety is dead.
Public Safety Director Nolan Espinda at a briefing on prisons in January. His confirmation hearing for a second term is set for Thursday.
The most dramatic development involving public safety could come Thursday afternoon, when Nolan Espinda, the director of the Department of Public Safety, has his confirmation hearing in the Senate.
Gov. David Ige appointed Espinda to a second four-year term, expressing satisfaction with improvements in reducing overtime costs and abuse of sick leave under his watch. But some senators have concerns about the agency's lack of national accreditation, policies and procedures related to deputy sheriffs, the shooting death of a man by a deputy sheriff in February, the shooting death of an inmate who prison officials have said had escaped from the Oahu jail last month and the recent riot at the Maui jail.
After the riot, the DPS removed 37 pretrial inmates from Maui Community Correctional Center who were believed to have been involved in the disturbance, which Espinda attributed to dissatisfaction with overcrowded conditions. They were transferred to the Halawa Correctional Facility on Oahu, although at least five have since been returned.
There remains as well discussion of building a new Oahu jail for more than $500 million, possibly in conjunction with a private prison company. The prison in Halawa Valley on Oahu is packed with prisoners, and Hawaii has nearly 1,400 prisoners housed in a private correctional facility in Arizona.
The Ige administration asked the Legislature for an additional $4.3 million to continue housing inmates on the mainland while security systems are upgraded at the Halawa facility.
The task force calling for the oversight commission of Hawaii's jails and prisons said the state needs to overhaul its correctional system, focusing more on rehabilitation than incarceration.
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A new job is taking me and my family (wife, kids ages 9, 6, 7 months) from Brookline, MA to Connecticut. We want to find a community where we will find people like us--intellectual, liberal, not stuck up or overly materialistic, concerned with teaching our kids to be good people who care for others. We also obviously want our kids to have a really good school experience--preferably in public school. Ideally, we'd love a neighborhood where we and the kids can walk to school, to shops, etc.
We are attracted to the Spring Glen neighborhood in Hamden but have some concerns about the schools--kids getting beat up, lack of leadership, lack of funding, etc. We also have heard great things about Fairfield but are concerned about whether we can find the neighborhood that will meet our desires stated above.
Any thoughts about Hamden and/or about neighborhoods in Fairfield would be very welcome.
It seems like Milford , CT can give you the best of everything and your $$ will go long way in Milford .
2>Alternative of Fairfield county...people are moving from NY and Long Island to Milford , considering its great location on the beach and easy access to highways...so it has a great investment potential.
4>Public school system if not the best in CT...is far Better then Hamden and better then even Fairfield , or Stratford.
5>It is also located on the shoreline, so you can walk to beach etc.
I used to live in Hamden and if you have your mind set on Hamden then only look for a house in Mt.Carmel (that's the only nice area left in entire Hamden)...everything else is pretty much adjectent to New Haven and has all kinds of issues.
I know nothing about Hamden, however lived in Fairfield for much of my childhood (Stratford for most of my adulthood---but now in NC) Anyhow, Fairfield is NOT what you are looking for. Probably not Stratford either......some parts maybe. I agree with the prev poster, Milford seems like a good fit, though the walking to school and other things may not be possible, downtown Milford is a great place, and maybe there would be something there that would allow walking to shops and enjoying downtown music and such.
BacktoCT - Welcome to Connecticut (or should I say welcome back). I too would share your concerns about the schools in Hamden. Hamden High School is large and does have issues. It sounds like you are looking for a town that is similar to Brookline with sort of an old fashioned feel to it.
Fairfield would suit your needs. It has excellent schools (among the best in the state) and there are the types of neighborhoods you describe. I would check out the ceenter of town (Sherman School) neighborhood. Fairfield has a diverse population (despite what others have said on this Board) and I am sure you will meet people that will share your interests there. Fairfield has a nice downtown area with great shops, reataurants and a small community run theater. THere are excellent parks and beaches and a lot of family activities. I would highly recommend it.
While I am not discounting the public schools in Fairfield, which I'm sure are very good, I have never heard them referred to as among the best in the state. When you say this, do you mean high SAT scores, % that go onto college or standardized testing scores in elementary and middle schools? All three are pretty average for CT, IMO.
I would have to say that the down town area near Milford Green would be very nice for you as mentioned above. The schools in Milford are OK as well. As far as "better than Fairfield" I would also have to disagree. Fairfield has a great reputation when it comes to their schools. You won't go wrong with an education there. I would ABSOLUTLY pick Fairfield over Milford. You did mention liberal and not materialistic as criteria, Fairfield has a trend for the Conservative Yuppie but I would still love to live there(so don't jump all over me for saying so). Plus it is in the perceived more desireable Fairfield County. Housing is higher priced though.
Speaking of Fairfield County I have to put a plug in for Stratford. The Schools are not as good as Fairfield nor Milford in my opinion but they do realize it and have fully funded their education budget to rectify. You will nail every other one of your aforementioned prereqs. Pardise Green would be a nice location for what you mentioned with a small shopping area and Longbrook park and Wilcoxson school within walking distance. Lordship also will offer you the water and school within walking distance.
Listening....to what? No need to get so rude.
I think there are better options than Fairfield for liberal parents looking for a place with excellent schools.
Westport is widely known for being a very liberal community in southern CT, and the school district is also widely known for being among the top in the state. You will pay more to live here, but IMO, you get what you pay for. Coming from Brookline, however, home prices shouldn't be too much of a shocker.
Some districts that are well-known for top notch schools are Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Glastonbury, West Hartford, Amity (Woodbridge, Bethany, Orange - also liberal and highly recommended), Southbury/Middlebury, Westport and Weston.
Sorry Jeremy - I did not mean to be rude, but I was very surprised (shocked may be a better word) that someone would think that Fairfield schools were not excellent. They have been among the best in the state for many many years. Long before even I attended them. It is one of the reasons that the town is considered so desireable of a place to live and why it is so expensive.
I will agree with you that Westport has a reputation for being more "liberal" than Fairfield. This reputation dates back to when Westport was more of an "artist colony" and home to many actors and theater people. I am not sure how true that is today.


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The theme of last week has been developed from the previous week's planning; where the children were magically turned into birds, and the children had to hunt for their food (Wiggly worms made from wool!) We decided that because the children engaged so well and were so interested in hunting around and exploring the natural objects, we would think about Birds Nests as we are in prime nest building time for the birds. We started off, as we usually do, by talking about our Forest School rules and why we have these rules in place. Most children are well rehearsed in our Forest School rules and enjoy recalling them.
After a good discussion and turning the children back into birds, we were off! Flapping our wings and tweeting loudly!
We spent a while foraging around for some building materials and looking for the ideal place to make a nest for the birds and their chicks. The children were a bit baffled when I commented on the fact that birds don't have hands so how could they carry their materials!?
We are very lucky to have such lovely natural objects around our site at the time of year. The children foraged and found objects that they were excited about using to make their nests. By exploring the Forest School Site, children have an increased awareness of the world they live in and what is available to them. When they were ready to start making the nests, the children spoke about whether they wanted to work with someone or whether they wanted to work independently. (Because the term-time children were not in The Den this week the children were in much smaller groups than usual, around 3-4 children.) Most children decided to make a circular nest and worked together as one group although there were some children who made their own nest.
Some children decided to keep the materials how they had found them, whereas others decided they wanted to chop and change them slightly. The benefit of having such a small group is that we can do more tool work. The children are familiar with the Loppers and Secateurs. Therefore after a brief conversation about how we use the tools safely, the children could experiment with the size, shape and amount of materials they wanted to use for their nests. Using tools can be so beneficial for children if they are aware of how to use them safely and sensibly. And if that wasn't enough then there were plenty of opportunities inside The Den, using our fine motor skills to pick up the spaghetti from the tough spot with some coloured tweezers, just like the children had practiced with the wiggly worms!


VIENNA (Reuters) - The central and eastern European banking empire that Herbert Stepic forged at Austrian lender Raiffeisen may be the casualty of a power struggle at the group exposed by his sudden exit.
Stepic, 66, has depicted his abrupt resignation last month as chief executive of Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) as a selfless effort to protect the group from damaging publicity about his personal property investments.
In fact, sources say, discord from the provincial Austrian banks that control RBI helped topple the burly banker who made Raiffeisen into emerging Europe's second-biggest lender by aggressively expanding in the post-Communist east.
RBI is 78 percent owned by the unlisted Raiffeisen Zentralbank group, which is in turn controlled by eight provincial Austrian banks known as landesbanks.
The landesbanks are themselves owned by hundreds of small cooperative Raiffeisen banks forming the Raiffeisen system.
Revelations that Stepic used letterbox firms in the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong to buy apartments in Singapore offered a chance for the provincial banks to challenge, and perhaps unwind in part, his eastern expansion campaign in order to retrench and build up capital, the sources said.
Stepic has denied any wrongdoing in using front companies for the deals, which are being investigated by the bank, Austria's central bank and financial markets regulator, and said he always acted in line with tax rules.
With RBI's supervisory board due to pick his successor on Friday, the group's strategy is on the line as its owners seek to shift power back to the center and rein in its high-flying eastern reaches.
"They were looking for an opportunity to get rid of him in a way that would not come back to them," one Raiffeisen veteran who asked not to be named said of the landesbanks.
Knives were out for Stepic even before his property deals were revealed by Offshore Leaks, a journalism project that investigates the owners of secretive offshore trusts.
"Stepic wasn't liked. This move was absolutely overdue. Offshore Leaks was just an excuse," one Stepic confidant added.
Disputes had previously flared about a potential rights issue, dividend payments, the repayment of Austrian state aid during the 2008/09 financial crisis and Raiffeisen's push into former Soviet countries and Asia, the first source said.
Josef Stampfer, head of a grassroots group that promotes the interests of 50 local Raiffeisen cooperative banks, said lenders were concerned about allocating resources to Raiffeisen's relatively risky and far-flung network.
"In the Raiffeisen sector at the moment there is simply a big conflict: more central or more decentral," he said.
The official organ representing the fragmented network of local Raiffeisen banks declined comment.
Raiffeisen is one of the few foreign players to thrive in Russia. There are concerns about its exposure to a market rife with credit risk, legal risk and corruption.
Stepic's takeover of Polbank to boost business in Poland just as debt rating agencies were warning Austrian lenders on their exposure to central and eastern Europe ruffled feathers.
Austria's Financial Market Authority also investigated him last year over a real estate deal in Serbia, but took no action as the investigation showed he had withdrawn from the project.
So when the Offshore Leaks news broke last month, some of Stepic's internal adversaries saw their chance.
Stepic had become even more powerful when Raiffeisen's most senior figure, Christian Konrad, stepped down last year.
Konrad epitomized Raiffeisen, a group synonymous with Austria's rural Catholic heritage. He had been the hunt master in Raiffeisen's heartland of Lower Austria for 21 years and was a prominent promoter of pilgrimages and church restorations.
"Stepic ... felt a strong counterpart was missing. He was more forceful," the veteran banker said, adding that this had tested ties with Stepic's boss, RBI Chairman Walter Rothensteiner.
Stampfer said some local banks' biggest worry was that new international rules on the capital that banks must hold would leave them short of resources to lend locally as usual.
"Our hope is to change the sector's business policy to focus more strongly on the domestic market. Raiffeisen Bank International is a risk investment that belongs on the capital markets, not one that the Austrian economy and certainly not one that the local banks can support," he said.
He suggested the Raiffeisen partners should control just 30 percent of RBI and have the rest in free float.
Up for debate is whether to reverse Stepic's vision and focus instead on Austria and its close neighbors.
That could mean selling off foreign assets like the booming business in Russia, which in effect made all of RBI's first-quarter profit of 157 million euros.
"There are those who think now is the best time to sell (Russia) because you probably get the highest valuation right now," the Raiffeisen veteran said, estimating it could go for twice book value or more than 3 billion euros.
Keeping it without investing in its growth, however, would eventually see it drop out of the top 10 Russian banks in a market that could falter if a global shale gas boom undermines Russia's economy, which is built on energy exports, he added.
Eleni Papoula, an analyst at Berenberg Bank, said a sale price equal to book value was more realistic.
"If it does sell Russia, its pretax profit might almost halve. I'm not sure it can afford to do that at this stage without tangible evidence that the other geographies are picking up," she said.
Just whom Raiffeisen will tap to lead its transformation should be decided on Friday, when the RBI supervisory board meets in a 14th-floor conference room overlooking Vienna.
It is the same room where a drawn-looking Stepic announced to reporters on May 24 he was stepping down.
In the hallway just outside hangs a large crucifix, symbol of the conservative Christian roots at the bank inspired by 19th century German social reformer Friedrich Wilhelm Raiffeisen.
Even now, financial sector executives joke that the best profile for a Raiffeisen career is a Roman Catholic hunter with no history of divorce.
Raiffeisen has given no clues on who will replace Stepic, who declined to be interviewed for this story. RZB also declined comment.
People familiar with the organization suggest Deputy CEO Karl Sevelda, the 63-year-old head of corporate clients, could take the job on an interim basis, but didn't fit the bill to take it permanently.
"Karl is a banker's banker, and he was always on the client side. He's an extremely charming person. He's not this Roman Catholic, hunter/farmer-style person. He's too liberal," said the long-time Stepic associate.
Sevelda shares some of the landesbanks' views on expansion and capital usage, the first Raiffeisen executive said.
Rothensteiner, the chairman, is also mentioned as a possible caretaker CEO until a longer-term successor can be groomed.
Insiders say Stepic had been readying Chief Financial Officer Martin Gruell, 53, for the job. Gruell has long experience in the bank's central and eastern European markets, but his close alignment with Stepic's views and strategy argue against him if a revolt is already brewing.
Chief Risk Officer Johann Strobl, also 53, seems to lack support from the grassroots and may have the wrong job to jump to the top at this stage, people close to the group say.
Berenberg's Papoula said Raiffeisen needed an outsider as CEO but would most likely keep the search in-house.


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1 Sagonowsky E. Moderna picks up FDA vaccine official Wellington Sun. FiercePharma Sept. 6, 2018.
2 Press Release. Dr. Wellington Sun Joins Moderna as Head, Vaccine Strategy and Regulatory Affairs. Moderna Therapeutics Sept. 5, 2018.
3 Weissman D. mRNA transcript therapy. Exp Rev Vaccines 2015; 14(2): 265-281.
4 Sahm U, Kanko K, Tureci O. mRNA-based therapeutics – developing a new class of drugs. Nature Review Drug Discovery 2014; 13: 759-780.
5 Brito LA, Kommareddy S et al. Chapter Seven – Self-Amplifying mRNA Vaccines. Advances in Genetics 2015; 89: 179-233.
Those entrusted with public health should not be allowed to have conflicts of interest. This revolving door thing as well as financial kickbacks to doctors for pushing vaccines must stop. These policies are endangering patients & the collusion is very real.
https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/10/18/lawfirm-announces-101-million-measles-vaccine-settlement-for-infant-that-suffered-brain-injury/ In this article we learn the U.S. government has a huge conflict of interest, as it profits from the sale of vaccines, and Gardasil in particular. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is tasked with vaccine safety, and yet it is also the largest purchaser of vaccines, spending over $4 billion annually to purchase vaccines.
Julie Gerberding was in charge of the CDC from 2002 to 2009, which includes the years the FDA approved the Merck Gardasil vaccine. Soon after she took over the CDC, she reportedly completely overhauled the agency's organizational structure, and many of the CDC's senior scientists and leaders either left or announced plans to leave. Some have claimed that almost all of the replacements Julie Gerberding appointed had ties to the vaccine industry. Gerberding resigned from the CDC on January 20, 2009, and took over as the president of Merck's Vaccine division, a 5 billion dollar-a-year operation, and the supplier of the largest number of vaccines the CDC recommends.
Gerberding, now the executive vice president of pharmaceutical giant, Merck, sold 38,368 of her shares in Merck stock for $2,340,064.32. She still holds 31,985 shares of the company's stock, valued at about $2 million.
The National Institute of Health also holds patents on vaccines, such as Gardasil, and earns royalties from the sale of vaccines. Dr. Eric Suba tried to use the Freedom of Information Act to find out how much money the National Institute of Health (NIH) earned from the sale of Gardasil, but they refused to report the amount of revenue the government earns from this vaccine (although not denying they do earn royalties).
https://madisonarealymesupportgroup.com/2018/08/24/financial-kickbacks-for-vaccinations-abusive-illegal-fraudulent/ Health insurance documents reveal Blue Cross Blue Shield gives kickbacks to pediatricians who push vaccines to the tune of 40-80 thousand dollars a year per doctor.


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Through multiple press releases and interviews in 2012's third and fourth quarters (July-December for you non-business folks), a number of high-ranking executives for Verizon and Coinstar (owner of Redbox) state that the Redbox Instant service, currently in customer BETA testing, would focus on quality over quantity.
"Do you really need 100,000 titles? I mean, really," said Paul Davis, CEO of Coinstar.
As I wade through the RB Instant library, I'm glad Davis stuck to his word, offering such featured titles as "Soccer Nanny (unrated)", "Demonic Toys 2", and "Biebermania". Upon further investigation into the library, which will be available to subscribers for $8 per month, I discovered the well-honed tastes of Davis and others comes out in spades with a plethora of B-, C-, and even D-list thriller and horror titles, with little else to distract viewers.
Alright. I jest. I have no idea of that which Davis calls quality entertainment. However, based on that which has been made readily available during this BETA test, it's hard to imagine that RB Instant will pose any sort of threat to Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu (especially since Redbox currently has no plans to add TV shows to its concoction).
The service does offer a few recognizable titles (using "few" in its strictest definition), including "Thor", "Transformers: Dark of the Moon", "Rango", and the recent remake of "True Grit". Sadly, (and I'm being 100 percent sincere about this) beyond those four films, there are only a handful of additional movies that I recognize. Plus, all four listed above are already available on Netflix AND Amazon Prime.
Before I rag on this service TOO much, there are two additional tiers to the RB Instant account: monthly Redbox kiosk credits, and the ability to pay-to-rent and/or purchase videos electronically.
First, the RB Instant subscription, as I've stated before, runs you $8 per month and includes four DVD rental credits to be used at any Redbox kiosk. At roughly $1.20 per DVD (plus tax), you're technically investing more than half of that $8 on DVD rentals, while throwing $3.20 at the subscription service, which actually starts to explain the quality of films available for streaming. The RB Instant site really hammers it home that you will receive four free DVD rentals, which means you will most likely experience an additional charge if you opt for Blu-rays (usually about $1.50 at the kiosk).
From afar, this piece of the puzzle seems appealing, as everyone likes getting something for nothing. However, at its core, it is a contradiction to the service's name: Redbox INSTANT. Through most of my Redbox kiosk experiences, very little has ever been instant. Limited and/or poor selections at my nearby locations, not to mention long lines, have deterred me multiple times from using the service spontaneously; in my world of movie consumption, pre-selecting and reserving a movie is like picking a restaurant for dinner at 12:30 PM. I really don't know what I want until I'm hungry. That's why I already ditched the Netflix DVD delivery service. I have yet to utilize the four credits bestowed upon me, but as you can probably understand, I'm hesitant. I'll give it the ol' college try this week and will give an update IF my experience differs from the norm.
The remaining feature is the ability to purchase or pay-to-rent films electronically. This service is not available on Netflix, but has been a part of Amazon Prime since its release and is also a large part of the Apple iTunes store experience.
The renting aspect is fairly straightforward: I would pay $X amount for a film, either in standard- or high-definition, and then I can watch it when I want within a 30-day window. As soon as I start to watch it, I have 48 hours to complete it as many times as I want. Standard stuff. However, there is little to no documentation as to the purchase process. From the looks of it, I'm not even sure the movie is technically downloaded. I believe, if I'm reading the site correctly, that it just goes into my RB Instant library, and can only be viewed with an Internet connection. Not much of a selling point there.
I also reviewed pricing, and found RB Instant tends to charge MORE for both rentals and purchases. I picked a few titles at random ("Ted", "The Amazing Spider-Man", and "Juan of the Dead" [yes, it's a real movie]), and here's what I found:
Across the board, RB Instant is more expensive than Amazon Prime and iTunes. In some cases, it is cheaper to rent or purchase the HD version from either Amazon Prime or iTunes versus the SD version via RB Instant. No points awarded there.
Before I wrap things up, I know some folks out there will want to know about the user interface, as the ease of use is a big part of the streaming game. Here's my take: it isn't bad, but there's nothing new there. I tested the web site, as well as the iOS app, and I found nothing special about it. It comes across as cluttered, like most streaming sites, and includes the hover-over for cryptic descriptions.
I did find one major fault to the site that rubbed me the wrong way. Every time I performed a search query for a new movie, multiple entries for said movie would pop up, forcing me to sift between the physical, Redbox kiosk copy, and the digital copy, which was usually buried beneath the former. On some occasions, I had to run multiple attempts to locate that which I sought. As the search occurred on the Instant site, I had hoped (and assumed) that the digital copy would trump the physical.
Also, you cannot purchase or pay-to-rent movies on the iOS app. A lot of people will see value in that, so to prevent unintentional pocket purchases, but it stinks if you're on the road, or out and about and want to watch something new. It's a nit-picky issue, but it's something that can be completed elsewhere through alternate services.
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Q: C: strtof returns 0.000, what´s wrong? I´m having some troubles with this part of my C code. Everything should work well except a function "strtof", which returns 0.000 instead of a float number.
What the code should do:
read a line, e.g. "a 12"
if the first character is "a", than, using strtof, it should set pointer to next white space and save value between the two white spaces to x... (probably wrong)
(All libraries are included and MAX_LINE is defined.)
Thank you for any answer :).
int run(void) {

    char line[MAX_LINE];
    fgets(line, sizeof(line), stdin);

    char * ptr;
    ptr = strtok (line," ");

    if (strcmp(ptr, "a") == 0){
        {
            float x;

            x = strtof(line, &ptr);          /*HERE*/
            printf("%f", x);
        }
    }

    return 0;
}

A: You don't read the floating value after the "a", i think you need to do this:
ptr = strtok(NULL," ");
x = strtof(ptr, NULL);

The next call of strtok will read the "12" and the strtofwill convert it to a float into the x variable.

A: You already pointed it out:

What the code should do: read a line, e.g. "a 12" if the first character is "a", than, using strtof, it should set pointer to next white space and save value between the two white spaces to x... (probably wrong)

From the glibc manual (strtod and strtof are equivalent):

If the string is empty, contains only whitespace, or does not contain an initial substring that has the expected syntax for a floating-point number, no conversion is performed. In this case, strtod returns a value of zero and the value returned in *tailptr is the value of string.

A: According to float strtof (const char* str, char** endptr);
if your first char is 'a' then you should call :
x = strtof(line+2,&ptr);

if line is used with no offset, strtof will parse "a 12" and stop at 'a', you could have check the ptr value to see where the parsing stopped.

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Let's look at an example where Dave is being interviewed as a subject-matter expert. Look at this Skype image and form an opinion about Dave's credibility.
Most of the tips below take only a small amount of your time and have little to no associated cost. Implement one or all of them to make the most of your Skype calls and ensure your message is clearly the focus of the conversation.
Make sure the background you choose is uncluttered, and in particular make sure it doesn't have any distracting moving objects (like plant leaves moving due to breezes or air conditioners), messy appearance or lines that intersect with your head.
In addition to being less distracting, plain backgrounds compress better than busy ones and result in fewer compression artifacts. If you're in a location where you can't change the background, try using a real camera (see Tip 4) and set the aperture wide open (the smallest f-stop number you can, like f2.8) to blur the background.
We changed locations for this new Skype call. Notice the background is much less distracting!
I'm sure you've seen how Skype image quality suffers when the room is too dark. But avoid the temptation to fix this by simply sitting under a bright overhead light.
Indirect, white light is far more flattering than yellowish, direct light that makes fierce, hard shadows. Make use of what you have available by placing yourself near a window (face the window, don't put your back to it!) to let the window filter natural light onto your face.
If possible, place a large white piece of paper or foamcore on your desk to reflect light onto the undersides of your face to make sure they aren't hidden in shadow. (Note if the light coming in the window is so bright it makes you squint, lower a shade to filter out more light or pick another window!) If there's still not enough light, you can try adding an out-of-the-shot lamp with a sunlight colored (4600 K) bulb.
Dave is facing a window, and has a white piece of foamcore over his laptop, reflecting light under his chin, nose and glasses. Notice how much younger and well-rested he looks because the lines on his cheeks and under his eyes are gone.
You may think this one is obvious – of course you'll choose professional-looking clothes before appearing on camera. But did you realize the color or pattern on your clothes can affect the picture quality so much that it can distract the viewer?
For example, light coloured or white clothes cause so much light reflection, they can easily look blown out, which is to say no details are visible in them. Also, it's also important to avoid stripes and small patterns. These are difficult for encoders to properly handle and can cause what is known as moiré interference!
One of the most obvious, but overlooked problems with typical webcams is the distortion and angle caused by using cameras on laptops or mobile devices.
The camera is inevitably looking up at you and too close to you, giving the viewer an angle that makes your chin and nose look bigger and your head look longer than it is. Take a look on the web at other Skype interviews! Once you start noticing this bad camera angle, it's hard to avoid calling it the "up the nose" angle!
The angle of laptop cameras also tends to show a lot of the background around you, and even the ceiling above you, which in turn means you to need to control even more of your background to keep it uncluttered for your video session.
To get around this, use a dedicated external camera. This can be any camera that has HDMI out and optical zoom, even an old one you have lying around. For example, we used an older model Canon point-and-shoot for our next Skype test.
AV.io HD to capture the uncompressed, full motion video and feed it to Skype.
Dave's head is much more proportionate when using a Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and an Epiphan AV.io HD. The camera is positioned across the room and is zoomed in on Dave's head and shoulders. Notice Dave has also changed his shirt and moved a bit further from the background! Now this looks a professional interview, not just your average Skype call.
If you're going to be doing this kind of interview or remote correspondence often, set up a small studio. Use all the tips above, but add some extra lighting to light your background and control lighting even when you don't have the benefit of a daylight window.
For inspiration, watch this interview Dave did with StudioTech TV using a small Canon digital video camera and AV.io HD for capture into Skype TX.
Even the interviewer, Mark, was impressed with the amazing video quality resulting from this combination!
While camera auto-adjustments are handy, hunting for focus and constantly adjusting exposure can be very distracting for the viewer. If you're using an external camera, lock your focus unless you'll be moving closer/further from the camera during your meeting. Lock the exposure level and aperture too – otherwise even small changes in slide content or sunlight on a wall behind you could cause shifts in the exposure. If you want to go the extra mile, get a neutral white card and set the white-balance for your camera too!
Look at how far we've come in improving Dave's Skype appearance. Looking at the final image below, how has your opinion of his credibility changed? If this were a television interview, would you think he was so credible a source that the television show dispatched a real camera operator to his location?
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First Impressions and Gameplays from Days Gone
First impressions of Days Gone have surfaced on the web. The press was able to spend 5 hours with Bend's game and they are ready to share their opinions and new materials.
We will get to know Days Gone at the end of April.
We're still two months away from the release of Days Gone, another exclusive title for PlayStation 4. And although we can't count on any reviews in the near future, we can already hear the journalists' opinion about the production. Sony presented a demo version of the game to selected industry media in closed screenings. Journalists had the opportunity to spend about five hours with the title, checking out many of the attractions offered by the game. They shared their impressions in numerous materials, both movies and articles.
So far, the opinions about Days Gone have been unanimous - it's a solid production, but rather not a hit to match previous exclusive titles on Sony platforms. The gameplay draws on the achievements of other sandboxes, both the good and the bad, but it undoubtedly provides a lot of fun. The plot (at least as much as it was shown within five hours) and the creation of the main character, as well as the general presentation of the game, received praise. Slightly worse was the assessment of the motorcycle, the main means of transport in Days Gone. Riding on a motorcycle is a pure pleasure, but the need to look for fuel (which sometimes requires a significant deviation from the route) may turn out to be annoying in the long run.
This is the major concern about Days Gone. The game goes well, but will it keep the players entertained for 30 hours, which, according to the developers, is the time needed complete the game? Side activities - an obligatory element of sandboxes - are not too extensive, and schematic tasks such as cleaning infected nests to unlock a fast-travel point can be tedious if we have to do them for the umpteenth time. It may turn out that the success of the game will be determined by the story layer. In the opinion of journalists, this one promises to be good, but it is difficult to make firm judgements after experiencing less than half of the story. For now, it is better to abstain with the verdict and wait for the release of the full version of the game. Days Gone will debut on April 26 on PlayStation 4.
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Jr. Walker and the All-Stars – "(I'm A) Roadrunner"
March 2, 2009 by thedailyrecord, posted in Motown
Jr. Walker and the All-Stars – "(I'm A) Roadrunner," Pop #20, R&B# 4
Not to be confused with similarly titled hit by Bo Diddley, or the great pre-punk anthem by the Modern Lovers, this "Roadrunner" is a pure Holland-Dozier-Holland confection. Jr. Walker has clearly overcome his earlier trepidation with the microphone to confidently deliver this paean to the open road. Answering his vocals with stinging sax lines, Walker proves to be his own best all-star. The elastic guitar lines show Shorty Long's blues influence on the label, while the organ buried in the mix is the subtle glue that keeps the performance together.
The song isn't even in the Top 5 of Walker's biggest hits, but it's held up better than better-charting songs like "What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)" and "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)."
Walker's '60s sax rival King Curtis was the first to cover the song, but the enduring number was also covered by a post-Peter Green, pre-Lindsey Buckingham Fleetwood Mac, Jerry Garcia, Humble Pie, Peter Frampton and, most recently, James Taylor in 2008. – by Joel Francis
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