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1037 Raymond Boulevard, Suite 1800
Michael R. Barz is a corporate and finance attorney with over 25 years' experience working with major international law firms on significant financing transactions. In particular, Mr. Barz's practice has focused on domestic and international infrastructure financings utilizing municipal finance, project finance, public-private partnerships, leveraged leasing and other structured financing techniques, including, for example, various forms of Islamic Finance. He also has a focus on sports-related infrastructure and M&A transactions.
Mr. Barz is a 1990 graduate of Fordham University School of Law and a graduate of Columbia University, School of Engineering. He speaks Bahasa Indonesian.
Represented XL Capital Assurance, Inc. as insurer of $354,825,000 Denver Convention Center Hotel Authority Convention Center Hotel Bonds, in connection with the limited recourse financing of the acquisition, construction and operation of an 1,100 key convention center hotel in Denver, Colorado.
Drafted the primary concession agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Diageo USVI Inc. enabling the construction of a new distillery for the manufacture of rum to be used in the production of all Captain Morgan products sold in the United States. Work included structuring of transaction and testifying before USVI Legislature regarding the new laws to be enacted to permit novel Public Private Partnership arrangements.
Advised the California State Parks Department on the creation of a new Public-Private Partnership program enabling the monetization and unlocking of unrealized value in California State Park assets.
Represented the Illinois Department of Revenue Division of Lottery in the structuring of private management arrangements for the operation of the Illinois Lottery, including the drafting of RFP documentation, shortlisting and selection of a preferred bidder and negation of a private management contract in 2012.
Represented the group of senior lenders to Long Beach Judicial Partners, LLC in connection with a $441.5 million mini-perm construction financing for the New Long Beach Courthouse PPP Program in Long Beach, California. This was the first social infrastructure transaction closed in the United States relying on an availability payment structure.
Represented senior credit providers with respect to the restructuring and refinancing of the Citifield Ballpark bond financing to facilitate the redevelopment of the Willets Point area surrounding the Ballpark.
Represented the Lone Star Rail District on potential funding sources and public private partnership structures related to the development of this proposed commuter rail service from Austin to San Antonio, Texas.
Represented the US consulting subsidiary of a major UK rail operator with respect to its negotiations of a subcontract with Parsons Brinkerhoff, the primary consultant to the California High Speed Rail Authority.
Represented Keolis as O&M operator in the development of a new privately owned and operated passenger rail line from Miami to Orlando, Florida to be financed with a combination of private and federal funding.
Represented Siemens as a Consortium member, equipment supplier and potential maintenance provider on the proposed development of a new high speed rail system between Tampa and Orlando, Florida.
Represented Kenya Railways in the restructuring of the long term operating agreement with Rift Valley Railways in preparation for a redevelopment of the commuter rail system in and around the city of Nairobi.
Represented the City of Gary in the structuring of a public private partnership for the City of Gary and the Gary International Airport Authority. This PPP project combined airport operations, infrastructure rehabilitation and commercial retail development on real estate owned by and surrounding Gary International Airport.
Represented International Finance Corporation and the Government of Haiti with respect to the structuring and implementation of a public-private partnership for the rehabilitation and operation of the port of Cap Haitien, Haiti. This project included the review of current Haitian legislation and existing port contracts and working with the Haitian Government, the IFC and the US Agency for International Development to create a PPP structure that permits a bankable and sustainable expansion of an underutilized port in North Haiti.
Represented the developer of the Louisiana International Gulf Transfer Terminal (LIGTT) Project on all aspects of the development of a greenfield trans-shipment and multi-purpose terminal at mile marker 1 of the Mississippi River, in the Gulf of Mexico, intended to serve the new Panamex ships that will use the soon to be completed new larger lane of the Panama Canal.
Represented the primary contractor and a minority shareholder of the project company MAT Concessionaire, LLC, in connection with the concession agreement and related financing concerns on the $660 million public-private partnership transaction for the Port of Miami Tunnel.
Represented Ambac Assurance Corporation as arranger, bond insurer, interest rate swap provider and possible equity participant in the municipal bond financing of a new cargo facility at Miami International Airport.
Represented Sohar Industrial Port Company, S.A.O.C. in the development and financing of various port infrastructure improvements and concession arrangements in the Sultanate of Oman.
Represented Ports America, Inc. in the acquisition financing of a made to order mobile harbor crane from Liebherr, Inc. for Ports America's expanded operations at Port Hueneme, California.
Represented Royal Bank of Canada as the lead underwriter and lender to the Golden Gate Access Group, a consortium led by ACS Infrastructure Development, Inc., for the issuance of Private Activity Bonds in Golden Gate's bid to develop, design, construct, finance, operate and maintain the Presidio Parkway Project in the City of San Francisco.
Represented Global Via Infraestructuras, S.A. in its bid to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Jackson Airport Parkway in Jackson, Mississippi. This project had received a TIFIA funding allocation and was designed to be a toll road with traffic risk passed on to the developer. The process was suspended by the Authority in September 2009.
Represented the Missouri Department of Transportation on its $800 million rehabilitation of bridges project on a public-private partnership basis, including the drafting of a Project Agreement and negotiation with short-listed bidders. Project was ultimately transformed into a publically financed project without public-private partnership terms.
Represented Ambac Assurance Corporation as insurer of $740,000,000 Las Vegas Monorail Project Bonds issued by the State of Nevada in connection with the acquisition, expansion and construction of a monorail people moving transportation system connecting various hotels and casinos in Las Vegas Nevada.
Sports Finance
Represented Ambac Assurance Corporation, a monoline insurance company as bond insurer, swap insurer and swap provider in the $180 million synthetic fixed-rate, commercial paper based financing arranged by Fleet National Bank for the construction of Lincoln Financial Field, a new stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the Philadelphia Eagles. Involved in all aspects of structuring this construction financing, including league issues and city leasing concerns.
Represented Ambac Assurance Corporation and Assured Guaranty, Inc. as bond insurers and swap providers in the $349 million taxable and tax-exempt bond issuances in respect of the construction and subsequent leasing of the new downtown Louisville Arena (the KFC Yum! Center) by the Louisville Arena Authority to the University of Louisville Cardinals Mens' and Womens' basketball programs.
Represented Ambac Assurance Corporation and Assured Guaranty, Inc. as bond insurers, swap insurers and swap providers on numerous tranches of public and private debt (including New York PILOT Bonds) issued for the construction and subsequent refinancing of new baseball stadiums for the New York Mets and the New York Yankees.
Represented the acquiring ownership group with respect to National Football League consents and approvals and various stadium-related issues in connection with the purchase of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons from The Five Smiths, Inc.
Represented Ambac Assurance Corporation, a monoline insurance company as bond insurer in the limited recourse $42.5 million synthetic fixed, auction rate bond financing underwritten by UBS Paine Webber Inc. for the renovation and expansion of America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona
Represented Ambac Assurance Corporation, a monoline insurance company as bond insurer and swap insurer in the $282 million synthetic fixed rate, auction rate bond financing for the construction of Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Involved in all aspects of structuring this transaction and its subsequent refinancings, recognized as the first full private stadium financing permitted by the NFL and utilizing private, public and league-provided funds.
Represented Ambac Assurance Corporation, a monline insurance company as Bond Insurer, Swap Insurer and Swap Provider in the $190,000,000 synthetic fixed rate, commercial paper-based financing being arranged by Fleet National Bank for the refinancing of Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado for the Denver Broncos.
Represented the San Francisco 49ers with respect to the structuring of its private stadium company financing and its relationship with Santa Clara Stadium Authority.
Represented Ambac Assurance Corporation, a monoline insurance company as bond insurer and swap provider in several rounds of public and private financings for the construction of a new stadium for the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. Issues resolved included the sale of seat licenses, Texas real property security issues related to club seats and suites, sale of naming, advertising and sponsorship rights and NFL funding concerns.
Represented Ambac Assurance Corporation, a monoline insurance company in the $380 million construction bond financing for a new Busch Stadium for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. The transaction, originally structured as a leveraged lease financing, was comprised of various types of debt, including a $200.5 million privately placed BBB- bond offering that was raised to AAA by a credit wrap from Ambac, a $45 million loan from St. Louis County, $90 million in funding from the Cardinals ownership group and approximately $45 million in state tax credit financing.
Represented owner of the NASL's San Antonio Scorpions soccer team with respect to the sale of the franchise and associated soccer-specific stadium in San Antonio, Toyota Field to the San Antonio Spurs organization.
Represented a national bank as syndicate member of the $265 million senior secured credit facility in connection with the construction of a new Downtown Arena for the Sacramento Kings.
Energy and International Power Projects
Represented Pertamina in the $970 million financing of the gas liquefaction and processing facility, known as Train G, located in Bontang, Kalimantan, Indonesia, utilizing a limited recourse trustee borrowing financing structure.
Represented the Minister of Finance in the creation of a private power program for the Republic of Indonesia, including implementing regulations and a standard form power purchase agreement and related project and financing documentation. Represented PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PT PLN 0- Indonesia's electric utility company) in the development and financing of the 2x615 MW-coal fired power stations at Paiton I and Paiton II from inception to financial close.
Represented Pertimina, the Indonesian national oil company, in the $663 million financing of the debottlenecking of the Pertamina refinery in Cilacap, Central Java, Indonesia, utilizing a limited resource trustee borrowing finance structure.
Represented the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in its first private power projects in the Czech Republic (the $405 million, 343MW coal-fired Kladno Power Project) and the Cote d'lvoire (gas fired 420MW Azito Power Project).
Represented the Minister of Electricity in connection with the documentation and negotiation of various turbine purchase and maintenance contracts with General Electric and Siemens Power Systems. Also advised the Ministry with respect to various other generation, distribution, and transmission projects related to the reconstruction of Iraq's national power system.
Worked with a team to create and structure a private power program for the Government of the Gambia, including the creation of suite of project and supporting financing documents to be tendered to potential private power producers.
Represented Toshiba in connection with the development and financing of a potential 900MW wind farm in West Crimea, Ukraine.
Represented SECO West with respect to the creation of a private power program for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the preparation of tender documents, a form Energy Conversion Agreement related to the development of 6 x 350MW oil fired power plant at Shoaiba, Saudi Arabia.
Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 1990
Columbia University, B.S., Civil Engineering, 1984
- Special Counsel, 2017-present
LeClair Ryan
- Counsel, 2000-2002
U.S. American Indonesian Chamber of Commerce
Presenter, "Heading to the Land of Milk and Honey: Opportunities and Challenges for Project Financing and Offshore Wind Power in Taiwan," Duane Morris & Selvam Taiwan, January 18, 2019
Speaker, "Insights into Florida's New P3 Law," Presentation in Conjunction with Bank of Montreal P3 Advisory Group, Orlando, Florida, October 2014
Speaker, Latin America and the Caribbean, "Alternative Delivery Systems, New Methods and New Markets for Chinese International Contractors," Chinese International Contractors Association, Beijing, China, October 2012

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Pennsylvania creates largest government solar commitment in the U.S.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced a new renewable energy initiative that is the largest solar commitment by any U.S. governing entity. All told, this initiative will supply nearly 50 percent of the state government's electricity through seven new solar arrays located in Pennsylvania's Columbia, Juniata, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and York counties. When the project is completed in early 2023, it is expected to deliver 361,000 megawatts of electricity each year and reduce climate-triggering carbon pollution by nearly 158,000 metric tons annually.
"Going solar is a triple win for Pennsylvania: It's good for our planet, good for our health, and good for our pocketbooks," PennEnvironment Executive Director David Masur said. "Harnessing more of the sun's energy means cleaner air, a more stable climate, more resilient communities and an energy source we can depend on that's virtually pollution-free. This is a keystone solar policy for the renewable energy future in the Keystone State. Smart public policy decisions like this one have been the key drivers of the incredible growth we've seen in solar power across the nation."
EPA relaunches climate science and policy website
The Environmental Protection Agency's website has returned to a focus on climate science and policy. Under the previous administration, this type of information was removed from the site. The relaunch serves as a strong signal that the Biden administration will restore the role of science in protecting our communities and public health.
"By empowering Americans with the best scientific evidence available, the Environmental Protection Agency is providing a critical service that aligns squarely with its mission to protect our environment and public health," said Andrea McGimsey, senior director for Environment America's Global Warming Solutions campaign. "Only when we're armed with the facts about what we face now and in the coming years -- and have information on what we can do to make a difference on climate change -- can we make the best decisions possible to protect the vibrancy of our communities and a stable future for our children and grandchildren.
Virginia moves toward single-use plastics phase out
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced a key order in addressing plastic pollution. Executive Order 77 eliminates disposable plastic bags and single-use foodware at all state agencies within 120 days, and phases out a wider range of single-use plastics in the state agencies and public universities by 2025. It also directs the state government to develop solid waste reduction and landfill diversion recommendations. The order builds on Virginia's plastic reduction leadership after Gov. Northam approved a ban on polystyrene foam cups and take-out containers. Localities are now able to establish a plastic bag fee.
"Whether single-use plastic ends up in a landfill, an incinerator or in our environment, the waste it creates for just a few minutes of convenience will have long-term consequences for our communities and the environment lasting far into the future," U.S. PIRG Zero Waste Program Director Alex Truelove said. "By eliminating the worst forms of single-use plastic and taking the first step toward a future with less waste, Gov. Northam truly is setting a strong example for other states to follow."
Bald eagle numbers soaring: Once teetering on the brink of extinction, the bald eagle population in the lower 48 states has quadrupled since 2009. The news has been hailed as a "historic conservation success story" by U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.
Report marks offshore wind's immense potential: A new report by Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group found that offshore wind could deliver 90 percent of America's projected 2050 electricity demand.
Baby right whale boom: In the 2021 North Atlantic right whale calving season, 17 live calves have been spotted by researchers, which is nearly as many observed in the last four calving seasons combined. Each birth is closely monitored as fewer than 400 whales remain in the total population.


The future is right here, right now – limitless possibilities and giant leaps in technological progression is today, a way of life for the modern business professional. Who would have ever imagined that self-driving cars and robots with near-human personalities would aid the implementation of everyday tasks, making productivity, reach all-new heights!
At the core of this revolution, is Artificial Intelligence. From video games to personal assistants, from smart cars to smartphones, look around, and you will find the touch of AI, everywhere.
This has not only made our lives easier, it has also helped personalize delivery as per specific, individual requirements. In fact, experts opine that AI is on the verge of superseding human intellect by gradually gathering reasoning faculties, discovering meaning, insights, sensibilities, generalizations, and experiential learning.
The entire scope of what AI can do, is of course, a topic up for discussion; however, if you think about it, the understanding of human speech patterns (like Staywell's voice recognition software) the ability to action strategic gaming systems, military simulations, the invention of autonomous cars, and the ability to rapidly analyze complex data are all the impact areas of AI.
Can AI have an impact on job markets? Will it assist the modern recruiter and the millennial job seeker? Let's explore these incredible scenarios.
A typically dystopian reading of the rise of AI speaks of cold and unfamiliar worlds, where robots have taken over, from almost half of the global workforce. This may carry certain genuine worrying signals – that said, it underlines the transformation pivot which AI can unlock.
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The U.S. Supreme Court settled the issue of same-sex marriages several years ago. The marriages are legal throughout the country and all spouses, regardless of gender, are treated the same under federal and state laws affecting benefit plans. Less clear, however, is the issue of domestic partners, civil unions, and other unmarried relationships. Employers often have questions about whether they are required to extend health coverage to unmarried partners and how to administer their plans if coverage is extended.
Following are the top seven questions we receive from employers about domestic partner health coverage.
1. What are domestic partnerships and civil unions?
A domestic partnership or civil union generally refers to two adults, unrelated by blood and neither of whom is married, who are in a committed relationship and assume responsibility for each other's financial and emotional needs. Although not recognized under federal law, some states have established definitions for "registered domestic partnerships," "domestic partnerships," and "civil unions" to extend specific rights and responsibilities under various state laws. There also are several municipalities and local jurisdictions that extend rights to unmarried couples that meet the criteria developed by the jurisdiction. Further, many employers have voluntarily adopted broad definitions of domestic partners to extend eligibility under their group health plans.
2. Must employers that offer group health coverage to spouses also cover domestic partners?
Employers may choose to extend eligibility to domestic partners, but it is not required unless mandated by a state's insurance law. Most states have no requirements while others, such as New Jersey, merely require group health carriers to offer the employer the option of including domestic partners as dependents. California, on the other hand, has the strictest requirement: any group policy that covers spouses must extend eligibility to "registered domestic partners (RDPs)." The California Family Code defines RDPs and the California Secretary of State provides a registration system.
Employers that purchase group health insurance receive specific information from the carrier about any applicable state insurance laws. Self-funded (uninsured) plans are not affected since they are exempt from state insurance mandates.
Note: Public-sector employers, such as cities, counties, and public schools and universities, and private-sector employers that contract with public agencies, may be subject to additional requirements under local laws. Specific information typically is provided to the parties by the government agency.
3. Is special tax reporting required for domestic partner health coverage?
Yes, in most cases. Although group health coverage provided to the employee, spouse, and children under age 27 (and some older children) is tax-free, the value of any employer-paid coverage for a domestic partner is taxable. The employer must report the fair market value of the coverage, minus any after-tax contributions paid by the employee, as imputed income on the employee's Form W-2 for federal and state/local tax purposes. There are two exceptions:
Federal: Coverage is tax-free if the domestic partner meets the following conditions under § 152 of the Internal Revenue Code:
Shares the same principal residence as the employee;
Receives more than half of his or her support from the employee;
Is a citizen, national, or legal resident of the United States, or resident of Canada or Mexico; and
Is not a qualifying child of a taxpayer.
State/Local: The majority of state and local tax laws conform to federal law, so taxes do not apply if the domestic partner is the employee's tax dependent under § 152. (Non-conforming states, however, may impose state and/or local taxes.) Alternatively, several states specifically exempt certain categories of domestic partners from state or local taxes, even though federal taxes apply. For instance, California does not tax the value of employer-paid coverage for registered domestic partners (RDPs) as defined by state law.
Employers that offer health coverage to domestic partners should refer to their payroll vendor for specific information about the state and local tax withholding and reporting rules in the locations where their employees live and work.
4. Can employees pay for domestic partner health coverage on a pretax basis?
Cafeteria plans allow employees to make pretax contributions for group health coverage, but only for employees and their tax dependents (i.e., spouse, children, and § 152 dependents). Most domestic partners do not meet the financial dependency criteria to qualify under § 152, so contributions for their coverage would have to be made on an after-tax basis. IRS regulations permit an accommodation, however, for the employer's convenience in administering payroll. That is, the cafeteria plan may allow pretax contributions for the domestic partner's health coverage, provided that the full market value of the coverage is reported as the employee's imputed income. For instance, assume the market value of the partner's coverage is $200, the employee contributes $50 on a pretax basis, and the employer contributes the remaining $150. In that case, the employee's taxable income is reduced by $50, but $200 of imputed income is reported on the employee's W-2.
5. Can employees make midyear enrollment changes to add or drop their domestic partner?
Special enrollment rules under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) allow employees to add coverage midyear for a new spouse, but not for a domestic partner (since no marriage has occurred). On the other hand, the HIPAA rule for a midyear enrollment in the event a dependent losing his or her coverage under another plan does apply to domestic partners (if eligible for the employer's plan).
Cafeteria plans may allow midyear changes in accordance with IRS regulations for permitted election changes. Although not required, employers that extend health plan eligibility to domestic partners also often provide for midyear enrollment changes under their cafeteria plans.
Beware of discrepancies between the group health insurance policy and the cafeteria plan document. Carriers are required to include the mandatory HIPAA special enrollment rules in group policies, but they often omit the optional cafeteria plan provisions. Always check all documents and policies before allowing an employee to make a midyear change. Self-funded employers should ensure that any stop-loss insurance protection applies with respect to all persons who are eligible under the group plan.
6. Are domestic partners eligible for other health-related benefits, such as FSAs, HRAs, or HSAs?
In most cases, no. Reimbursements from health flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), and health savings accounts (HSAs) are limited to eligible health care expenses for the employee and his or her tax dependents. Domestic partners are not tax dependents, unless the domestic partner qualifies under § 152, which usually is not the case.
7. Are domestic partners eligible for COBRA?
Federal law defines COBRA-qualified beneficiaries as the employee (or former employee), spouse, and children if covered under the group health plan at the time of the qualifying event. A domestic partner, therefore, is not a COBRA-qualified beneficiary in his or her own right. The employee, however, may elect COBRA for his or her domestic partner, if the group health plan extends eligibility to domestic partners, since COBRA beneficiaries have the same enrollment options as active employees.
Separately, many states have enacted coverage continuation provisions under their state insurance laws. These often are referred to as "mini-COBRA" laws. Certain states that provide protections for domestic partnerships or civil unions may also extend their mini-COBRA provisions. California is one example; Cal-COBRA (the state's mini-COBRA law) extends to registered domestic partners (RDPs) as defined by state law. Mini-COBRA provisions, if any, will be described in the carrier's group policy.
In summary, employers that choose to extend group health plan eligibility to domestic partners, or who purchase group policies that include state-mandated domestic partner provisions, are encouraged to work with carriers, benefit advisors, and payroll vendors to develop and administer appropriate procedures. All plan materials should contain consistent definitions of eligibility, communications should encourage employees to consult their tax advisors regarding federal and state tax laws, and payroll vendors should ensure accurate W-2 reporting.


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Golden Matrix Enters Into Agreement to Acquire 80 Percent Controlling Interest in Business-To-Consumer Competitions Company RKings
LAS VEGAS, Dec. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Golden Matrix Group, Inc. (OTCQX: GMGI) (the "Company" or "GMGI"), a developer and licenser of social gaming platforms, systems and gaming content, today announced it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire an 80 percent controlling ownership interest in UK-based RKingsCompetitions Ltd. (http://www.rkingscompetitions.com/ "RKings"), one of Ireland's and the United Kingdom's leading independent online competition companies.
Golden Matrix Triples Revenue to $3 Million in Fiscal Q2; Projects Continuing Growth From New Gaming System
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Golden Matrix Group, Inc. (OTC: GMGI), a developer and licenser of online gaming platforms, systems and gaming content, today announced it had recorded over $3 million in revenue during its second fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2021. This represents a tripling -- or approximate 200% increase -- on the $1.05 million in total revenues generated in the comparable year-ago quarter. Additionally, Golden Matrix said it has begun the rollo
Golden Matrix Reports Record Revenues of $1.1 Million for the Month of June, and Revenues Exceeding $2 Million in the First Two Months of Its Second Fiscal Quarter
LAS VEGAS, NV, July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Golden Matrix Group Inc. (OTCPK: GMGI), a developer and licenser of social gaming platforms, systems and gaming content, today announced it had achieved record revenues of $1 million in the month of June, and over $2 million during May and June, the first two months of the company's second fiscal quarter ending July 31, 2021. Additionally, June represents GMGI's first month to exceed one million dollars in revenues. Revenues for


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Q: Automating Eclipse project configuration I keep my .project and .classpath files in my source repository. I maintain separate eclipse workspaces for each branch off my trunk. I've found the best way to do this is to recursively copy my trunk workspace (cp -r dev/ branch-foo/). This works great. There are a few other details that facilitate sharing templates and key mappings, but that's not important here. The issue with this solution is that I end up with a workspace that, to no surprise, contains all the trunk projects. I then have to remove all these projects from the workspace manually and then import all the projects in the branch. Not a huge deal, but I'm wondering if something better can be done to automate this process.
I don't see any files that get written to as I add/remove project files in my workspace so I'm assuming eclipse manages these relationships in some internal DB or something. Additionally, I looked into any command-line support eclipse offers for doing this, but don't see anything.
Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
One P.S. - I do see some binary files located in ~/workspace/branch/.metadata/.plugins/org.eclipse.core.resources/.projects/project_name/

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Black Death study says rats were not to blame
SCAPEGOATED:An archeologist said the speed with which the Black Death spread and the lack of high numbers of rat skeletons showed that humans were the carriers
The Guardian, LONDON
Rats were not the carriers of the plague after all. A study by an archeologist looking at the ravages of the Black Death in London, in late 1348 and 1349, has exonerated the most famous animal villains in history.
"The evidence just isn't there to support it," said Barney Sloane, author of The Black Death in London. "We ought to be finding great heaps of dead rats in all the waterfront sites but they just aren't there. And all the evidence I've looked at suggests the plague spread too fast for the traditional explanation of transmission by rats and fleas. It has to be person to person —- there just isn't time for the rats to be spreading it."
"It was certainly the Black Death but it is by no means certain what that disease was, whether in fact it was bubonic plague," he said.
Sloane, who was a field archeologist with the Museum of London, working on many medieval sites, is now attached to English Heritage. He has concluded that the spread of the 1348 to 1349 plague, the worst to hit the capital, was far faster, with an impact far worse than had been estimated previously.
While some suggest half the city's population of 60,000 died, he believes it could have been as high as two-thirds. Years later, in 1357, merchants were trying to get a tax cut because a third of all property in the city was empty.
Sloane spent nearly 10 years researching his book, poring over records and excavation reports. Many records are missing. Names of those buried in three emergency cemeteries seem not to have been recorded.
However, Sloane found a valuable resource in records from the Court of Hustings, of wills made and then enacted during the plague years. As the disease gripped — in October 1348 rather than the late summer others suggested, reaching its height in April 1349 — the numbers of wills soared as panic-stricken wealthy citizens realized their deaths were probably imminent.
On Feb. 5, 1349, Johanna Ely, her husband already dead, arranged provision for her children, Richard and Johanna. She left them property, spelled out which beds and even pots and pans each was to receive, and placed them in the guardianship of her own mother. She was dead within 72 hours.
It appeared to citizens that everyone might die. Richard de Shordych left goods and money to his son Benedict when he died in early March: his son outlived him by two weeks.
Money, youth and formerly robust good health were no protection. Edward III's own daughter, Joan, sailed for Spain to marry Pedro, heir to the throne of Castile. She would never see her wedding day as she died of the plague within 10 days of landing.
John of Reading, a monk in Westminster, left one of the few witness accounts. He described deaths happening so fast there was "death without sorrow, marriage without affection, self-imposed penance, want without poverty, and flight without escape."
In Rochester, William of Dene wrote that nobody could be found to bury the dead, "but men and women carried the bodies of their own little ones to church on their shoulders and threw them into mass graves from which arose such a stink that it was barely possible for anyone to go past a churchyard."
Sloane estimates that people living near the cemetery at Aldersgate, which is now buried under Charterhouse Square, in Smithfield, would have seen a corpse carried past every five minutes.
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A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace, whereby a sinner, out of a true sense of his sin, and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ, doth with grief and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God, with full purpose of, and endeavour after new obedience.
Q. 1. Who is the author of saving repentance?
A. The Spirit of God is the author of it the heart by nature is so hard, that none but the Spirit can break it; Ezekiel 36:26-27. A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: And I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you, &c.
Q. 2. In what act doth all true repentance begin?
A. It begins in a true sight and sense of sin, and the danger and misery we are in by sin; Acts 2:37. Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their hearts, &c.
Q. 3. Why doth God work such a sense of sin and misery?
A. He doth it to make Christ desirable in the sinner's eyes, that he may fly to him; Matthew 11:12-13. But when Jesus heard that, be said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. But go ye and learn what that meaneth, and I will have mercy, and not sacrifice; for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Q. 4. Is the sight of sin sufficient to repentance?
A. No; there must he apprehension of mercy and forgiveness with God, or else no man can sincerely repent; Romans 2:4. Not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance. And this mercy must be discerned in and through Christ; Zechariah 12:10. And they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him as one mourneth or his only son, and s a e in bitterness for him as one that is in bitterness for his first-born.
Q. 5. Wherein doth repentance chiefly consist?
A. It consists in real inward sorrow for sin, as committed against God: Psalm 51:3-4. For I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight, &c. A loathing of ourselves for it; Ezekiel 36:31. And shall lothe yourselves in your own sight, for your iniquities, and for your abominations. And of our best duties, as sinful and insufficient things; Isaiah 64:5-6. We are all as an unclean thing; and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags, &c.
Q. 6. Wherein else doth it consist?
A. In turning from sin, as well as grieving for it; Isaiah 55:7. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts, &c. Proverbs 28:13. He that covereth his sins, shall not prosper but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them, shall have mercy.
Q. 7. Is turning from sin sufficient?
A. No, that is but the negative part of religion; there must be also a sincere turning to God; Psalm 119:59. I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies; Acts 11:23. And exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
Q. 8. Is all sorrow for sin saving?
A. No; there is a repentance that doth no good; Matthew 27:3. Then Judas which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself; &e. And a repentance unto life; Acts 11:18. Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
Q. 9. What are the signs of true repentance?
A. Fear of sin; care to preserve ourselves from it; and zeal to honour God by hew obedience; 2 Corinthians 7:11. For behold, this self. same thing that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you; yea, what clearing of yourselves; yea, what indignation; yea, what fear; yea, what vehement desire; yea, what zeal; yea, what revenge? In all things you have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.
Q. 10. Is there a necessity of repentance in order to forgiveness?
A. Yes, there is; and they are therefore conjoined in scripture; Acts 5:31. For to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. And destruction threatened to the impenitent: Luke 13:3. Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
Q. 11. What is the first inference hence?
A. That it is a false doctrine which teaches us that sins are actually forgiven from eternity; and therefore no need either of repentance or prayer, save only for the manifestation of pardon.
Q. 12. What is the second inference hence?
A. That an hard heart is a dreadful sign of a lost state of soul; Romans 2:5. But after thy hardness and impenitent heart, treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the (lay of wrath, and revelation of the righteous judgment of God.
Q. 13. What is the last inference hence?
A. That there is no cause to despair of the vilest sinner, seeing there is power enough in the Spirit of God to break the hardest heart; Ezekiel 36:26. I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.


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Essay: From Iran, a glimmer of hope to start the year
ELLIS HEASLEY
The festive season in Iran can often be a time of anxiety and caution for many of the country's Christians, and especially for Christian converts. In recent years, the government has conducted annual raids, described ironically as a "Christmas present", and has used the period as an opportunity to arrest, imprison or sentence Christians during a time of celebration.
It was therefore an unexpected but welcome development when news emerged at the start of the month that the authorities had released Pastor Matthias (Abdulreza Ali) Haghnejad and eight other members of the Church of Iran who had been in prison for nearly three years pending a review of their sentences.
Pastor Matthias (Abdulreza Ali) Haghnejad is one of those who has been released in Iran. PICTURE: Supplied.
"While the release of these nine men is a welcome development, the charges against them remain in effect and must be dismissed entirely before there is full cause to celebrate. It is also important to remember that the situation for many Christians and other religious or belief minorities in Iran remains highly concerning."
The pastor was initially arrested by members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard after a church service on 10th February, 2019, while the eight other men were detained in a series of arrests in the city of Rasht over the following month. They were all sentenced to five years in prison in a short trial on 23rd September, 2019, following a legal process plagued with delays and presided over by a judge who is notorious for miscarriages of justice.
In February, 2020, the pastor's sentence was upheld without a hearing after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamanei reportedly permitted the judge to bypass court procedures. In November, 2021, the Supreme Court in Tehran announced that it would be reviewing the sentences delivered to Pastor Haghnejad and the others convicted with him.
While the release of these nine men is a welcome development, the charges against them remain in effect and must be dismissed entirely before there is full cause to celebrate. It is also important to remember that the situation for many Christians and other religious or belief minorities in Iran remains highly concerning.
Recent years have witnessed an intense crackdown on the majority of Persian-language churches, with forced closures leaving just four small churches in the country, which are kept under tight surveillance by the authorities and prohibited from accepting visitors or taking on new members.
In addition, many other Christians remain in prison on unfounded charges. For example, on 10th November, 2021, Pastor Amin Khaki of the Church of Iran denomination in Karaj was summoned to begin serving a five-year prison sentence. He was convicted of "engaging in propaganda against the Islamic regime" alongside Iranian Christians Milad Goudarzi and Alireza Nourmohammadi in June, 2021, after they were initially charged with "sectarian activities" under a new amendment to the Iranian penal code.
CSW's sources are highly concerned by the new amendment, which they report targets groups labelled by the authorities as "wrong cults" - a term is often used by the regime to undermine and persecute groups and movements that have deviated or separated from Twelver Shiism, the official school of thought in Iran. This allows the authorities to impose a range of punishments, including prison sentences of between two and five years; deprivation of civil rights, such as voting, for up to 15 years, and heavy monetary fines.
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Also imprisoned is Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani - one of four Christians initially arrested in Rasht on 13th May, 2016, during a series of raids by security agents on Christian homes. He is currently serving a six-year sentence, and in February, 2021, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention published an opinion that his continued detention is arbitrary.
As well as Christians, Baha'is, Sufi Dervishes and Sunni Muslims face a host of violations, including torture, imprisonment, harassment and even judicial and extra-judicial execution. Hate speech towards minorities is rife, and many face a raft of discriminatory policies in relation to education, employment and burial rights.
Cases and issues like these highlight that the overall situation of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) in Iran remains highly concerning. However, the release of Pastor Haghnejad and his fellow members of the Church of Iran provides an important reminder that positive steps can take place even in the most unlikely of circumstances.
As we hope and pray for the full acquittal of these nine men and others, we draw encouragement from this small yet welcome development. We look to similar situations in countries around the world, and believe that our prayers and advocacy can have an impact, that God will break through, and that His justice will prevail.
Ellis Heasley is public affairs officer at UK-based religious freedom advocacy CSW.


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My set of pedals don't register brake input as easily as I would like for very slight two foot breaking into corners.
Has anyone ever had a setting on expensive or high end pedals for sensitivity or other adjustments?
Kind of like exponential settings on a receiver for a remote control car?
Where the steering reacts differently at the limit of steering compared to minor inputs.
My pedals (t300 base) register as center negative. What does that mean? And what do other pedal sets register that's different?
If it doesn't just sit here. I'd like to talk more about pedal sets and a good mid level set. That has a very positive feel immediately. I like to barely drag the break a little into corners, but it doesn't register anything at the initial movement, then when it does, it comes on too quickly for my taste.
Edit: I also realize you can accomplish similar things mechanically with springs or foam.
But I'm looking for the software answer as well as a good set with really positive feel for first half of travel. I assume that might be center positive.
But hopefully someone can clarify.
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Biodiversity will not be saved with incremental progress
By Aris Telonis | 25/10/2019
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A business-as-usual approach is not sufficient to save our dying ecosystems. Capitalism can never save nature. Our planet urgently needs radical change.
Climate change is not only about rising temperatures caused by CO2 emissions. The loss of biodiversity can be an even greater risk and make the limiting of CO2 emissions look like an easy-to-solve problem. The September 25 issue of Nature contains an editorial that links economic growth with biodiversity. An exciting title prepares for a confrontation: "The value of biodiversity is not the same as its price", meaning biodiversity is not for sale and capitalism's exploitation should be restricted. Unfortunately, the article embraces incrementalism and a process of finding the optimal path to balance economic growth and the preservation of natural ecosystems.
"Nature had to be turned into a dead object to be exploited"
David Harvey, who is a distinguished professor of anthropology and geography at the Graduate Center of the City of New York, provides us with some answers. In a panel discussion on technology and post capitalism he refers to Marx saying that "in the process of (capitalism) finding its own technological base, mental conceptions of the world had to change and nature could no longer be looked upon as something organic and alive. It had to be turned into a dead object that could be exploited."
During an interview at Jacobin Radio's podcast "The Dig", Harvey draws the line from this concept to today's climate issues: "Struggles over the relation to nature become politically significant. Right now, a lot of people who are concerned about the environmental issue will say, we can deal with this without confronting capital accumulation. I object to that. At a certain point we're going to have to deal with capital accumulation, which is about three percent growth forever, as a clear environmental issue. There's not going to be a solution to the environmental issue without confronting capital accumulation."
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The introduction of Anaesthesia at Addenbrooke's
On June 7, 2018 May 23, 2018 By addenbrookesarchive
The first successful public administration of ether for a surgical operation was in Boston, USA on 16 October 1846, within weeks it was being used in London, so when was the first use of anaesthetics at Addenbrooke's?
As we do not have any patient case notes for that time, I thought the best place to look would be in the Minutes Books of the Hospital, but unfortunately I could not find any mention of anaesthesia.
The next source to look at was the local newspapers and fortunately the Cambridge Chronicle published a series of short notes on the 'exciting events at the Hospital' and this included a report on the first operation under ether anaesthesia. The operation was carried out by George Humphry on Saturday 2 Jan 1847 and was an amputation of a finger.
By the middle of March over 50 operations had been successfully performed under ether, without ill effects. The surgeons were aware of the need for caution in selecting suitable cases, but the number of operations performed during this period was so much above the average, that is had to be assumed that large numbers of patients who had been refusing operations before the introduction of anaesthesia, now came forward!!
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While I have used networked drives and cloud storage previously, I recently added an affordable Synology NAS DiskStation to my home set-up. So far I am really enjoying the convenience of being able to access my content and files via the DSM user interface Synology has provided. It, not unlike those from other companies, provides some interesting browser apps for playing back video and audio files and is just a generally easy way to get at files.
On top of the UI and the basic accessibility it offers for multiple users on my home network, it also provides some handy tools for privately sharing certain files stored on the system to others. While NAS solutions are probably just as likely to randomly fail as any external storage solution, it tends to feel more reliable than a basic desktop drive to me, due to having multiple drives and the possibility of easy cloud backups.
So for this week's open forum we want to know about whether or not you use a NAS bay at home? What are some of your favorite options if so? Or do you think it's just overkill considering the cost of some of the options out there?


World Water Day in 2019/2020 - When, Where, Why, How is Celebrated?
Celebrated every year on March 22nd, World Water Day is a holiday that is designed to bring attention to the importance of freshwater and to educate the public of the need for the adequate management of water resources all over the globe. As can be gathered from its name, this holiday is observed all over the world.
World Water Day was formally proposed in 1992 in Agenda 21 and submitted to the United Nation's Conference on Environment and Development. The following year, in 1993, the first World Water Day was officially observed.
Every year, a new theme is chosen for this day. For example, in 2003, the theme was "Water for the Future." In 2010, it was "Clean Water for a Healthy World," and in 2016, the theme was "Water and Jobs." The theme each year helps the agencies involved with this day focus their attention on one important aspect of the world's water systems.
On this day, events are held all over the world to raise money for WASH facilities in developing countries. WASH stands for water, sanitation and hygiene. World Water Day is a good day for people to organize and raise money for these WASH programs all over the world.
Another way to observe World Water Day is to try to not waste water. This can be done by sticking a brick in the back of your toilet – which will result in less water being used to flush it. People can also save water by turning off the faucet while they are brushing their teeth.
Nowadays, World Water Day is also used to commemorate the people who work in the water industry. Worldwide, there are over 1.5 billion working in water-related sectors. That's half of all of the workers in the world.
Where is World Water Day celebrated?


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package org.apache.commons.jcs.engine.control;

import junit.framework.TestCase;
import org.apache.commons.jcs.auxiliary.AuxiliaryCache;
import org.apache.commons.jcs.auxiliary.MockAuxiliaryCache;
import org.apache.commons.jcs.engine.CacheElement;
import org.apache.commons.jcs.engine.CompositeCacheAttributes;
import org.apache.commons.jcs.engine.ElementAttributes;
import org.apache.commons.jcs.engine.behavior.ICacheElement;
import org.apache.commons.jcs.engine.behavior.ICacheType.CacheType;
import org.apache.commons.jcs.engine.behavior.ICompositeCacheAttributes;
import org.apache.commons.jcs.engine.behavior.IElementAttributes;
import org.apache.commons.jcs.engine.memory.MockMemoryCache;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.Map;

/**
 * Tests that directly engage the composite cache.
 *

 * @author Aaron Smuts
 */
public class CompositeCacheUnitTest
    extends TestCase
{
    /**
     * Verify that the freeMemoryElements method on the memory cache is called on shutdown if there
     * is a disk cache.
     *

     * @throws IOException
     */
    public void testShutdownMemoryFlush()
        throws IOException
    {
        // SETUP
        String cacheName = "testCacheName";
        String mockMemoryCacheClassName = "org.apache.commons.jcs.engine.memory.MockMemoryCache";
        ICompositeCacheAttributes cattr = new CompositeCacheAttributes();
        cattr.setMemoryCacheName( mockMemoryCacheClassName );

        IElementAttributes attr = new ElementAttributes();

        CompositeCache<String, Integer> cache = new CompositeCache<String, Integer>( cattr, attr );

        MockAuxiliaryCache<String, Integer> diskMock = new MockAuxiliaryCache<String, Integer>();
        diskMock.cacheType = CacheType.DISK_CACHE;
        @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
        AuxiliaryCache<String, Integer>[] aux = new AuxiliaryCache[] { diskMock };
        cache.setAuxCaches( aux );

        // DO WORK
        int numToInsert = 10;
        for ( int i = 0; i < numToInsert; i++ )
        {
            ICacheElement<String, Integer> element = new CacheElement<String, Integer>( cacheName, String.valueOf( i ), Integer.valueOf( i ) );
            cache.update( element, false );
        }

        cache.dispose();

        // VERIFY
        MockMemoryCache<String, Integer> memoryCache = (MockMemoryCache<String, Integer>) cache.getMemoryCache();
        assertEquals( "Wrong number freed.", numToInsert, memoryCache.lastNumberOfFreedElements );
    }

    /**
     * Verify that the freeMemoryElements method on the memory cache is NOT called on shutdown if
     * there is NOT a disk cache.
     *

     * @throws IOException
     */
    public void testShutdownMemoryFlush_noDisk()
        throws IOException
    {
        // SETUP
        String cacheName = "testCacheName";
        String mockMemoryCacheClassName = "org.apache.commons.jcs.engine.memory.MockMemoryCache";
        ICompositeCacheAttributes cattr = new CompositeCacheAttributes();
        cattr.setMemoryCacheName( mockMemoryCacheClassName );

        IElementAttributes attr = new ElementAttributes();

        CompositeCache<String, Integer> cache = new CompositeCache<String, Integer>( cattr, attr );

        MockAuxiliaryCache<String, Integer> diskMock = new MockAuxiliaryCache<String, Integer>();
        diskMock.cacheType = CacheType.REMOTE_CACHE;
        @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
        AuxiliaryCache<String, Integer>[] aux = new AuxiliaryCache[] { diskMock };
        cache.setAuxCaches( aux );

        // DO WORK
        int numToInsert = 10;
        for ( int i = 0; i < numToInsert; i++ )
        {
            ICacheElement<String, Integer> element = new CacheElement<String, Integer>( cacheName, String.valueOf( i ), Integer.valueOf( i ) );
            cache.update( element, false );
        }

        cache.dispose();

        // VERIFY
        MockMemoryCache<String, Integer> memoryCache = (MockMemoryCache<String, Integer>) cache.getMemoryCache();
        assertEquals( "Wrong number freed.", 0, memoryCache.lastNumberOfFreedElements );
    }

    /**
     * Verify we can get some matching elements..
     *

     * @throws IOException
     */
    public void testGetMatching_Normal()
        throws IOException
    {
        // SETUP
        int maxMemorySize = 1000;
        String keyprefix1 = "MyPrefix1";
        String keyprefix2 = "MyPrefix2";
        String cacheName = "testGetMatching_Normal";
        String memoryCacheClassName = "org.apache.commons.jcs.engine.memory.lru.LRUMemoryCache";
        ICompositeCacheAttributes cattr = new CompositeCacheAttributes();
        cattr.setMemoryCacheName( memoryCacheClassName );
        cattr.setMaxObjects( maxMemorySize );

        IElementAttributes attr = new ElementAttributes();

        CompositeCache<String, Integer> cache = new CompositeCache<String, Integer>( cattr, attr );

        MockAuxiliaryCache<String, Integer> diskMock = new MockAuxiliaryCache<String, Integer>();
        diskMock.cacheType = CacheType.DISK_CACHE;
        @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
        AuxiliaryCache<String, Integer>[] aux = new AuxiliaryCache[] { diskMock };
        cache.setAuxCaches( aux );

        // DO WORK
        int numToInsertPrefix1 = 10;
        // insert with prefix1
        for ( int i = 0; i < numToInsertPrefix1; i++ )
        {
            ICacheElement<String, Integer> element = new CacheElement<String, Integer>( cacheName, keyprefix1 + String.valueOf( i ), Integer.valueOf( i ) );
            cache.update( element, false );
        }

        int numToInsertPrefix2 = 50;
        // insert with prefix1
        for ( int i = 0; i < numToInsertPrefix2; i++ )
        {
            ICacheElement<String, Integer> element = new CacheElement<String, Integer>( cacheName, keyprefix2 + String.valueOf( i ), Integer.valueOf( i ) );
            cache.update( element, false );
        }

        Map<?, ?> result1 = cache.getMatching( keyprefix1 + "\\S+" );
        Map<?, ?> result2 = cache.getMatching( keyprefix2 + "\\S+" );

        // VERIFY
        assertEquals( "Wrong number returned 1:", numToInsertPrefix1, result1.size() );
        assertEquals( "Wrong number returned 2:", numToInsertPrefix2, result2.size() );
    }

    /**
     * Verify we try a disk aux on a getMatching call.
     *

     * @throws IOException
     */
    public void testGetMatching_NotOnDisk()
        throws IOException
    {
        // SETUP
        int maxMemorySize = 0;
        String cacheName = "testGetMatching_NotOnDisk";
        String memoryCacheClassName = "org.apache.commons.jcs.engine.memory.lru.LRUMemoryCache";
        ICompositeCacheAttributes cattr = new CompositeCacheAttributes();
        cattr.setCacheName(cacheName);
        cattr.setMemoryCacheName( memoryCacheClassName );
        cattr.setMaxObjects( maxMemorySize );

        IElementAttributes attr = new ElementAttributes();

        CompositeCache<String, Integer> cache = new CompositeCache<String, Integer>( cattr, attr );

        MockAuxiliaryCache<String, Integer> diskMock = new MockAuxiliaryCache<String, Integer>();
        diskMock.cacheType = CacheType.DISK_CACHE;
        @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
        AuxiliaryCache<String, Integer>[] aux = new AuxiliaryCache[] { diskMock };
        cache.setAuxCaches( aux );

        // DO WORK
        cache.getMatching( "junk" );

        // VERIFY
        assertEquals( "Wrong number of calls", 1, diskMock.getMatchingCallCount );
    }

    /**
     * Verify we try a remote  aux on a getMatching call.
     *

     * @throws IOException
     */
    public void testGetMatching_NotOnRemote()
        throws IOException
    {
        // SETUP
        int maxMemorySize = 0;
        String cacheName = "testGetMatching_NotOnDisk";
        String memoryCacheClassName = "org.apache.commons.jcs.engine.memory.lru.LRUMemoryCache";
        ICompositeCacheAttributes cattr = new CompositeCacheAttributes();
        cattr.setCacheName(cacheName);
        cattr.setMemoryCacheName( memoryCacheClassName );
        cattr.setMaxObjects( maxMemorySize );

        IElementAttributes attr = new ElementAttributes();

        CompositeCache<String, Integer> cache = new CompositeCache<String, Integer>( cattr, attr );

        MockAuxiliaryCache<String, Integer> diskMock = new MockAuxiliaryCache<String, Integer>();
        diskMock.cacheType = CacheType.REMOTE_CACHE;
        @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
        AuxiliaryCache<String, Integer>[] aux = new AuxiliaryCache[] { diskMock };
        cache.setAuxCaches( aux );

        // DO WORK
        cache.getMatching( "junk" );

        // VERIFY
        assertEquals( "Wrong number of calls", 1, diskMock.getMatchingCallCount );
    }
}

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The gentle toilet training guide
By Dilvin Yasa| 2 years ago
Up you go little one. Image: Getty.
Get your kids out of nappies with this no-fuss plan
You can't help but feel sorry for Tracy Fulwood, founder and creator of pottytraining.com.au.
Since she developed her Know Your Child system which helps parents toilet train their tots within a matter of days, you get the feeling she must spend a lot of time being cornered by anxious parents wanting to know, 'Where do I start?' 'How do I do it?' and 'How exactly do I get those stains out of the rug?'
In order to give Fulwood a bit of a break (and of course, give you all the information you need to get your little one out of nappies and into big girl or big boy undies), we've asked her the most pressing questions parents have about toilet training.
Q: How will I know if my tot is ready to be toilet trained?
A: Toilet training starts for many around the 18-month mark, however Fulwood insists age has nothing to do with readiness.
"Your child could show readiness at four months, fourteen months or two years and older," she says. "It's more about being aware of your child's signals."
Some of the key signs Fulwood says you should be looking out for include: pulling at the nappy or taking it off, verbalising wees or poos before or after they have soiled themselves, giving you other non-verbal cues such as tapping at the nappy, taking an interested in the toilet or potty, taking an interest in family members going to the toilet, clean and dry nappy between changes, and developing a poo routine.
"Many parents fall into the trap of waiting for their child to be totally independent to start," she says.
"They say, 'Oh my child can't walk, talk or pull up their pants themselves so I can't start toilet training', but these are not signs of readiness but rather independence factors for finishing." Independence is the finish, not the beginning.
Q: How do I go about starting the toilet training process?
A: Introduce the concept of potty training early with a few picture books so they understand what is expected of them, and remember that consistence is key.
"This is where structure and routine will help maintain the consistency long enough to create the habit necessary to learn this new skill," Fulwood says.
To get started, she recommends doing away with the nappies, explaining it is far more difficult to toilet train your child quickly if he or she continues to wear a nappy during this period.
Focus on day training first so that you still put their nappy on during both day sleeps and overnight.
"For your child to learn to use the toilet or potty, they need to feel wet and uncomfortable to go and a disposable nappy takes that sensation away, making it difficult for your child to identify what their body is doing," she says, adding that the nappy on, nappy off, nappy back on approach will cause delays.
Fulwood recommends planning to stay home with your tot for between two to five days to start the process.
"This is particularly relevant with the change in routine when leaving the home – going to childcare, shopping and so forth."
Then it's a simple matter of watching your child closely, working out their bladder size and getting them to the toilet five minutes before they're about to go (don't worry – you'll work out his or her toilet patterns pretty quickly).
"A dedicated approach to your child will reduce the hit and miss and quicken up the process, as they have more opportunity to identify what their body is doing with greater successes."
Q: How long will the process take?
A: How long is a piece of string? How quickly your move through the toilet training process is often dependent on the age of your child, the personality of your child and the decisions made by the parents, says Fulwood.
"If, for example, a parent decided to use a cloth nappy from birth, then the child does not lose that wee/wet sensation that occurs when using a disposable nappy," she says.
"This means good habits are already established as the child will be more likely to identify what their body is doing when they start."
If you start toilet training your little one before they turn two, research suggests there is more opportunity for greater compliance, avoiding the 'terrible twos NOOOOOOOOO!' stage.
"After two years of age, parents tend to experience greater batter of wills which can lead to months, sometimes even a year or more of delay," reveals Fulwood. "This can be particularly unpleasant – particularly if there is a greater chance you are also experiencing poo problems."
Remember also to avoid beginning training during times of great upheaval such as moving house, childcare or heading off on holidays. Consistency, consistency, consistency.
Q: When do I begin toilet training at night?
A: It's always recommended you finish day training first before moving straight onto night training, says Fulwood.
"This means your child has already begun to understand their body's signals and this can then translate into night training of its own accord," she says. The only time it is recommended you start night training sooner is if your child is waiting to put on a night nappy to do a poo.
"As discussed, you cannot toilet train with a nappy so if this is happening with your tot, you need to lose the night nappy to first overcome the poo problem."
Fulwood says there three things parents need to have prepared for successful night training – the correct game plan, which is understand the physical process and what you need to focus on to stay dry. Managing wetness so you can lose the nappy sooner, and giving your child a reason to get up and go to the toilet in the middle of the night if they need to.
Q: What do I do if my child doesn't cooperate?
A: A battle of the wills can be common when it comes to trying to convince your little one to sit on the potty and the way they react often comes down to their personality type, says Fulwood.
"Some refuse to even sit on the toilet or potty and we call them Wise Old Owl – the cautious child that doesn't like change or want to try anything new unless they can do it perfectly," she says.
There's the challenge of keeping the Cheeky Monkey on the toilet as they're like a whirlwind, finding it difficult to stay focussed. Courageous Lions are the 'I do it' kids who want to do everything themselves and refuse to budge an inch, while Loveable Lamb chooses the easy path every time.
What's important is understanding which group your child falls into and catering for their particular personality type, advises Fulwood.
"If you have a Wise Old Owl, for example, understanding their need for structure and routine will help overcome their meltdowns about using the toilet and allow them to feel more secure to sit to go."
Watch your child carefully and behave accordingly.
Q: What do I do if my child begins regressing?
A: One minute you're confident you've purchased your last bulk back of nappies, and the next, accidents begin happening all over again.
It's a common problem and one that's usually easily solved by going back to the basics that worked in the beginning, says Fulwood.
"Sometimes the reasons for regression are obvious such as a big life change, but other times it could just be that they're bored, require more attention, or feel out of control," she says.
Meet your child's emotional needs, remain positive and find ways to making going to the toilet fun. With this winning combination, they'll be back on track before you know it.
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Serial.print(analogRead(1)); //Read the position of the joysticks Y axis and print it on the serial port.
Serial.print(digitalRead(sel)); //Read the value of the select button and print it on the serial port.
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Serial.println(digitalRead(button3)); //Read the value of the button 3 and print it on the serial port.
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designed for short-range control and monitoring applications.
topology-specific optimizations contained in draft-ietf-6lo-btle.
both be adopted by a 6LN, a 6LR or a 6LBR.
with Bluetooth 4.1, a device may implement both roles simultaneously.
over Bluetooth LE mesh networks includes IPv6 routing functionality.
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Bluetooth device address (DAC=0, DAM=11).
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