The U.S. torture program is a moral abomination, unconstitutional and built on a pack of lies to the American public. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Zeid Raad al-Hussein, the UN high commissioner for human rights, and Ben Emmerson have all called for the prosecution of the officials responsible for the program. It violates international law and the treaties against torture to which the United States is a signatory. The officials responsible for illegal torture are not above the law. The Attorney General must appoint a Special Prosecutor. Failure by this administration to carry out their legal responsibility to prosecute will make it complicit with crimes against humanity.


Commitment to community has always been a Newman trademark. Through our collective work and individual volunteer efforts, we remain dedicated to improving communities close to home and around the world.
Our hands-on support of Schools for the Children of the World, an international organization devoted to improving the educational opportunity for impoverished children, allows us to share our skills with those in need. As co-founder of the organization, Chuck has donated his time and talent to the design and construction of schools in Honduras, Haiti, Nicaragua, Belize, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, and Nigeria.
We continue to support a number of initiatives locally as well, particularly through our enduring relationship with Naperville Rotary Club. As president of the club, Dawn has led efforts that support a local homeless shelter and food pantry, an annual drive to collect coats and holiday gifts for the needy, a program that provides scholarships to high school students, and a program that offers grants to many charitable organizations in the surrounding community.
Our entire staff is very involved with our respective schools and churches. From high school career days to packing meals with Feed My Starving Children, we truly value service above self. We believe in giving back.


On his way back from Palakkad, Joseph found these puppies aban-doned on the road side. He brought them over and they are being fos-tered by PAWS Thrissur till they find good homes.
Isabella is a Pomeranian cross puppy found at a house near St Thomas' church, Chembukkavu. She was not being looked after by her owners and her neighbour Mr Vijayan Warrier reported the incident. She was rescued from the house where she was kept in a cage, by Preethi, Ullas and our little volunteer Tarun, on 19.5.13. She had a skin infection which was treated. She was fostered by us and then by Sally and Kannan and was later adopted by Mrs Hema Rajeev at Kazhimbram on 27.6.13 where Rose was previously adopted.
Scooby was a friendly male Doberman Pinscher found aban-doned at Arattupuzha. He was res-cued by Kannan on 30.5.13. He was under treatment, but gradually his condition deteriorated and he died on 3.7.13. His illness was probably not diagnosed correctly.


Purpose and goals of the course: An examination of the role that comedy plays in American culture, and the sense in which comedy reflects our social context. Readings include the work of philosophers and scholars, as well as professional comedians. The history of comedic commentary on politics, gender and race will be addressed.
1. To understand the distinctions among the various philosophical approaches to ethics, including the expression of ethics by comedians, as an academic field.
2. To recognize how philosophical inquiry applies to 'real-world' circumstances and to specific case studies in specific films and television examples.
3. To become conversant with the history of comedy as a means for ethical and political commentary, as well as specific examples of the issues of race, class and gender as comedians expressed these differences.
I do care that you attend class regularly. As you know, VSU policy is that missing 20% of class meetings results in an automatic grade of "F". Faculty can also institute added attendance policies in their syllabi. Our class will have a 10% rule for absences. You can miss up to 10% of the class meetings with no grade penalty. 10% of our 18 class meetings is 2. On absence number 3, your final grade for the course will be reduced by one whole letter grade; on absence number 4, your final grade for the course will be reduced by two whole letter grades; on absence number 5, you will automatically fail the course. Be considerate of your fellow students – don't be late, and don't leave your cell phones and pagers on. No texting. Please note that this policy makes no distinction between excused and unexcused absences.
Papers: This is a 4000-level philosophy class, and the papers will be long research papers. You should plan to use a combination of materials including the class textbooks, secondary source material, and your own examples from film and television media. You can write about examples that you enjoy and that you find funny, but you will have to deal with the material in a scholarly manner.
Presentations: Each student will be responsible for a presentation during the semester. All students not presenting on a given day will be responsible for participation, as well as peer evaluations.
Members of the Valdosta State University faculty value honesty and integrity extremely highly and do not tolerate cheating of any kind. Anyone caught cheating will automatically fail the course. Cheating includes – but is not limited to – plagiarism, giving or receiving assistance on a quiz, having someone else do work on your behalf, doing work on someone else's behalf, and working with a partner or in a group on an individual assignment. By enrolling in this course, you are in effect promising to maintain the bond of trust on which the professor-student relationship is based.
Come to class with the reading listed on each date completed, be ready to discuss and ask questions. In addition, each member of the class must pick a date for a presentation and leading discussion.
What is a philosophical look at comedy?
Is comedy political, social, ethical?
For homework, begin reading the Blistein Comedy in Action pages, a classic and out-of-print text on comedy from 1964, using either the .pdf or the .htm page of .jpg thumbnail images (click on a thumbnail multiple times to make it larger to read) This is also available as a pdf inside the Blazeview area of our class.
2/15 T COMEDY TERM DUE: Special research night: each class member will have been given a specific term about comedy to research before this class. You must post in the Discussion area of WebCT Vista with a solid definition of the term and at least one example by this night at 5pm, and then present your term to the class orally during class tonight.
Be ready to describe and discuss your proposal standing in front of the class.
3/22 T PAPER 1 IS DUE TONIGHT IN THE BLAZEVIEW ASSIGNMENT TOOL BY 5:00 PM.
What's So Funny About America?
FINAL PAPERS (Paper 2) ARE DUE IN THE BLAZEVIEW ASSIGNMENT TOOL AT THE ASSIGNED FINAL EXAMINATION TIME FOR THE COURSE: Thursday, May 5, 7:15pm.


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          Maps input key/value pairs to a set of intermediate key/value pairs.

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          Expert: Generic interface for Mappers.

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          Partitions the key space.

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          Reduces a set of intermediate values which share a key to a smaller set of
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Note: We've had so much fun with serialized stories that I'm trying my hand at one again! Here's the first installment of a new adventure for Cara Mia Delgatto and her friends. Enjoy!
This entry was posted in Cara Mia Delgatto and the Bye-Bye Birdie, Free Reads and tagged bird, Cara Mia Delgatto, hospice, pet, rescue animal, serialized short story by Joanna Campbell Slan. Bookmark the permalink.
I love these short stories. Cara Mia and her friends are fascinating.
Really enjoying these short stories.
Luv these short stories! really adds to the books! Thanks so much for your generosity!!
You are all welcome! I hope you'll tell a friend about the serialized short stories.
This is fun, can't wait for the next installment.
I love the serialized stories!
I loved reading this installment of a new adventure for Cara Mia Delgatto and her friends.
I love the Cara Mia serialized short stories. It gives me something fun to look forward every morning.
I was excited when you announced you were going to do another story. Already I am intrigued to see where you are going with this bird! Having had at one time a Westie and two cockatiels, I can't imagine Cara adding the bird to her mix. I am sure there will be lots more to the story and look forward to my daily dose of Cara!
Thanks to all of you — you keep me writing and loving what I do!!
Hi Joanna, This is Terrie Allison and I just love your new Cara Mia short story. I can't wait to read part 2 and I posted your info on my Facebook so all of my friends can read it too.
Terrie, that's so kind! Thanks a bundle!
Thank you for these wonderful stories.
Great start! Glad I get to read the next installments right now!


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Q: How to genericize a Java enum with static members? I am refactoring a part of our legacy app which handles exporting and importing of DB tables from/to Excel sheets. We have a Formatter subclass for each table, to provide the definition of that table: how many columns it has, and what is the name, format and validator of each column. The getters which supply this data are then called by a Template Method which exports/imports the table. I have extracted the column data into an enum, which greatly simplified the code. A formatter now looks like this (some details omitted for brevity):
public class DamageChargeFormatter extends BaseFormatter {
    public static final int NUM_COLUMNS = 7;

    public enum Column {
        VEHICLE_GROUP(0, "Vehicle Group", /* more params */),
        NAME_OF_PART(1, "Name of Part", /* more params */),
        //...
        LOSS_OF_USE(6, "Loss of Use", /* more params */);

        private static final Map<Integer, Column> intToColumn = new HashMap<Integer, Column>();

        static {
            for (Column type : values()) {
                intToColumn.put(type.getIndex(), type);
            }
        }

        public static TableColumn valueOf(int index) {
            return intToColumn.get(index);
        }

        private int index;
        private String name;

        Column(int index, String name, /* more params */) {
            this.index = index;
            this.name = name;
            //...
        }

        public int getIndex() { return index; }

        public String getName() { return name; }

        // more members and getters...
    }

    protected String getSheetName() {
        return "Damage Charges";
    }

    public String getColumnName(int columnNumber) {
        TableColumn column = Column.valueOf(columnNumber);

        if (column != null) {
            return column.getName();
        }
        return null;
    }

    // more getters...

    protected int getNumColumns() {
        return NUM_COLUMNS;
    }

    protected boolean isVariableColumnCount() {
        return false;
    }
}

Now, I have about a dozen such classes, each of which containing exactly the same code except that NUM_COLUMNS and the enum values of Column are different. Is there any way to genericize this somehow? The main obstacle to this is the static Column.valueOf() method and the static constant NUM_COLUMNS. Another concern with latter is that it really belongs to an abstraction one level higher, i.e. to the table, not to an individual column - it would be nice to somehow incorporate this into the generic solution.
Technically I could solve this with a base interface (TableColumn below) and reflection, but I don't really like that, as apart from trading compile time errors to runtime errors, it makes the code ugly (to me):
public class GenericFormatter<E extends TableColumn> extends BaseFormatter {
    private Method valueOfMethod;

    public GenericFormatter(Class<E> columnClass) {
        try {
            valueOfMethod = columnClass.getDeclaredMethod("valueOf", Integer.class);
        } catch (NoSuchMethodException e) {
            throw new RuntimeException(e);
        }
    }

    public String getColumnName(int columnNumber) {
        try {
            @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
            E elem = (E) valueOfMethod.invoke(columnNumber);

            if (elem != null) {
                return elem.getName();
            }
        } catch (Exception e) {
            throw new RuntimeException(e);
        }
        return null;
    }

    //...
}

Note that this code is purely experimental, as yet untested...
Is there a nicer, cleaner, safer way?

A: May be, something like this:
public class TableMetadata<E extends Enum & TableColumn> {
    private Map<Integer, TableColumn> columns = new HashMap<Integer, TableColumn>();

    public TableMetadata(Class<E> c) {
        for (E e: c.getEnumConstants()) {
            columns.put(e.getIndex(), e);
        }
    }

    public String getColumnName(int index) {
        return columns.get(index).getName();
    }
}

public class GenericFormatter<E extends TableColumn> extends BaseFormatter {
    private TableMetadata<E> m;

    public GenericFormatter(TableMetadata<E> m) {
         this.m = m;
    }

    public String getColumnName(int columnNumber) {
        return m.getColumnName(index);
    }

    //...
}

EDIT: Enum added to the type parameter for more compile-time safety

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One of my favorite things to shoot is creative sports portraits, especially when I can get outside of the box and do something unique. That just happened to be the case when I was asked to do a photo of an All-State volleyball player.
I went into the shoot with a few different ideas just in case she wasn't up for the idea I had in mind or if there weren't enough volleyballs or an area to make it happen. Luckily for me she was up for the idea and patient while I figured out how to create it in the high school gym.
In the end, the overall setup wasn't too complicated. I ended up standing on top of some of the bleachers that had been collapsed into the wall and shooting down on here since I didn't have my boom arm with me at the time. We found every volleyball in the school and place them around the player and they were held in place by a simple outline of nylon rope on the floor.
The lighting setup was also fairly simple. The key light was a small stripbox set as low as I could to the ground and angled slightly down towards the player. I added a 60" softlighter towards the top of the frame as a fill light to open up the shadows on her face that were created by the strip bank. Without it the image was very dramatic but not what I had envisioned.
Once we finished with that set up we quickly tried a multiple exposure shot but I quickly decided to move on because I wasn't going to be able to execute my vision in the short time that we had left. I re-positioned a few lights and took some "safe" shots that look more like what you'll see if you were to search for "Volleyball Portrait" online. Those shots consisted of the same 60" softlight as the keylight, camera right, and the stripbox as a kicker, camera left. I added a third light at the back of the gym on a VAL to light up the pirate mascot painted on the wall to add some personality and uniqueness to the portrait.


Some states will hate, some states will say welcome to the club!
By by MA plates, hellow SC plate.
By by MA inspection sticker, hellow clean glass!
No worries ill make some bumper plugs myself.
Made a run to Autozone and picked up the Interior panel fasteners/clips I needed. For some stupid reason they come 3 to a pk and I needed 4 of the small ones. Wouldent you know it they only had one pk. So I had to get one pk of small and one pk of med. Well it will do for now till the small ones come in. A little sanding, some touchup paint, then install and walla!
I have always hated front plates, it just kills the look of most cars.
No front plate? I didn't rock one for two years.
Keeping the MA plates as momentos?
Also, my mom still has her inspection decal from MA on her 94 Sentra from...1999.
MA told me to destroy them.
Mind sending one my way for "disposal"?
I am a Masshole at heart. I did grow up there.
No and yea you are.
I hope for our sake you didn't learn to drive there.
edit: wait, whoa, it takes you 2 screwdrivers, a crescent wrench and a pair of VICE-GRIPS to change your plates?
No way we can drive good in MA were just rude but the people in SC are just crazy. Its like nascar out on the streets to them. yikes.
The front & back plates had diff screws and then I had some cosmetic ones that did nothing but fill the holes and the nuts on the back were stuck.
I learned to drive in Long Island. And from experience, driving out of state is cake. Nothing surprises me off the island!
last time you were in MA all the masshole drivers gave you the finger.
I have no front plate either (which is illegal) but, I've never been pulled over for it!
im considering this mod more and more...... hideway device? i think so!
yea get the one that can tuck underneath the car.
haha so you made the escape from Mass.
i hope to do that soon and to a state that doesn't have the dumbest inspection laws around. seems they changed it so you have to have your stock exhaust on to pass.
Yup they did that too but SC has no state inspection laws.
NC and SC have no emissions.
No state inspection laws are good yet bad because you got the people running around with cars that look horrible enough to not even survive in a junkyard let alone the open road. I saw someone driving a truck with a broken frame Literally the front and back wheel weren't aligned and the back whole axle was 5-10ft to the left of the front. It can be quite scary sometimes with what people will drive.
i'm not hating on that part of the law actually i'm all for that part. it's the parts like this where they force you to keep the car stock.
when i tried to get my car inspected last month one guy basically told me to put the stock stuff back on. i finally got it inspected because my friend knew someone. this was with 2 mufflers one being a magnaflow round one right after the cat and an oem type muffler at the back.
i got find a place to escape to. just got to decide where i want to live.
Yeah agreed, sadly I have yet to find a state that does a happy medium of keeping cars off the road that shouldn't be on it and just let people do what they want mod wise as long as its safe.


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DOE Data Explorer Dataset: Materials Data on K4P4O5 by Materials Project
Title: Materials Data on K4P4O5 by Materials Project
K4P3O5P crystallizes in the monoclinic P2_1 space group. The structure is three-dimensional and consists of two phosphine molecules and one K4P3O5 framework. In the K4P3O5 framework, there are four inequivalent K1+ sites. In the first K1+ site, K1+ is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to four O2- atoms. There are a spread of K–O bond distances ranging from 2.63–3.20 Å. In the second K1+ site, K1+ is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to four O2- atoms. There are a spread of K–O bond distances ranging from 2.65–3.17 Å. In the third K1+ site, K1+ is bonded in a 3-coordinate geometry to three O2- atoms. There are a spread of K–O bond distances ranging from 2.63–2.95 Å. In the fourth K1+ site, K1+ is bonded in a 3-coordinate geometry to three O2- atoms. There are a spread of K–O bond distances ranging from 2.58–2.87 Å. There are three inequivalent P+1.50+ sites. In the first P+1.50+ site, P+1.50+ is bonded in a tetrahedral geometry to four O2- atoms. There are a spread of P–O bond distances ranging from 1.53–1.69 Å. In the second P+1.50+ site, P+1.50+ is bonded in a single-bond geometry to one O2- atom. The P–O bond length is 1.54more » Å. In the third P+1.50+ site, P+1.50+ is bonded in a single-bond geometry to one O2- atom. The P–O bond length is 1.75 Å. There are five inequivalent O2- sites. In the first O2- site, O2- is bonded in a 1-coordinate geometry to three K1+ and one P+1.50+ atom. In the second O2- site, O2- is bonded in a 1-coordinate geometry to three K1+ and one P+1.50+ atom. In the third O2- site, O2- is bonded in a 1-coordinate geometry to three K1+ and one P+1.50+ atom. In the fourth O2- site, O2- is bonded in a distorted bent 120 degrees geometry to three K1+ and two P+1.50+ atoms. In the fifth O2- site, O2- is bonded in a distorted single-bond geometry to two K1+ and one P+1.50+ atom.« less
crystal structure; K4P4O5; K-O-P
The Materials Project. Materials Data on K4P4O5 by Materials Project. United States: N. p., 2020. Web. doi:10.17188/1728972.
The Materials Project. Materials Data on K4P4O5 by Materials Project. United States. doi:https://doi.org/10.17188/1728972
The Materials Project. 2020. "Materials Data on K4P4O5 by Materials Project". United States. doi:https://doi.org/10.17188/1728972. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1728972. Pub date:Sat May 02 00:00:00 EDT 2020
title = {Materials Data on K4P4O5 by Materials Project},
abstractNote = {K4P3O5P crystallizes in the monoclinic P2_1 space group. The structure is three-dimensional and consists of two phosphine molecules and one K4P3O5 framework. In the K4P3O5 framework, there are four inequivalent K1+ sites. In the first K1+ site, K1+ is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to four O2- atoms. There are a spread of K–O bond distances ranging from 2.63–3.20 Å. In the second K1+ site, K1+ is bonded in a 4-coordinate geometry to four O2- atoms. There are a spread of K–O bond distances ranging from 2.65–3.17 Å. In the third K1+ site, K1+ is bonded in a 3-coordinate geometry to three O2- atoms. There are a spread of K–O bond distances ranging from 2.63–2.95 Å. In the fourth K1+ site, K1+ is bonded in a 3-coordinate geometry to three O2- atoms. There are a spread of K–O bond distances ranging from 2.58–2.87 Å. There are three inequivalent P+1.50+ sites. In the first P+1.50+ site, P+1.50+ is bonded in a tetrahedral geometry to four O2- atoms. There are a spread of P–O bond distances ranging from 1.53–1.69 Å. In the second P+1.50+ site, P+1.50+ is bonded in a single-bond geometry to one O2- atom. The P–O bond length is 1.54 Å. In the third P+1.50+ site, P+1.50+ is bonded in a single-bond geometry to one O2- atom. The P–O bond length is 1.75 Å. There are five inequivalent O2- sites. In the first O2- site, O2- is bonded in a 1-coordinate geometry to three K1+ and one P+1.50+ atom. In the second O2- site, O2- is bonded in a 1-coordinate geometry to three K1+ and one P+1.50+ atom. In the third O2- site, O2- is bonded in a 1-coordinate geometry to three K1+ and one P+1.50+ atom. In the fourth O2- site, O2- is bonded in a distorted bent 120 degrees geometry to three K1+ and two P+1.50+ atoms. In the fifth O2- site, O2- is bonded in a distorted single-bond geometry to two K1+ and one P+1.50+ atom.},

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The introduction of mandatory workers' compensation coverage for all construction businesses in Ontario will help limit the underground economy and benefit workers, contractors and society at large, a group that represents labour unions and contractors in the construction sector said.
The Ontario Construction Secretariat (OCS) said mandatory WSIB coverage, which came into effect Jan. 1, closes a loophole that allowed employers to classify employees as "independent contractors" and so evade taxes and workers' compensation premiums.
"By closing this loophole, the government has taken an important step in prohibiting the underground economy in Ontario construction," said Sean Strickland, chief executive officer at OCS.
Construction employers were previously required to have WSIB coverage for all employees. But the new law extends compulsory coverage to independent operators, partners and executive officers.
Strickland said workers will benefit greatly from mandatory coverage. When employers are no longer able to call them independent operators, workers will become part of the regulatory system.
"That's not only bringing them into the WSIB, but also making sure they pay the requisite unemployment insurance and provincial and federal taxes. When you bring more workers inside the regulatory regime, that's going to help workers' safety," he said.
In addition, Strickland said, the new rule will provide a more level playing field for all contractors. According to an OCS study, contractors who classify employees as independent operators gain a competitive advantage ranging from 20 to 50 per cent of labour costs.
Mandatory coverage will also create wider social benefits, Strickland said, in reducing extension tax and WSIB premium evasion. OCS research estimates that the use of independent operators results in the loss of $1.5 to $2.5 billion to federal and provincial governments, he added.
"By bringing in mandatory coverage and closing the loophole, governments are going to be able to recover some of that lost revenue and that, in turn, can be reinvested in public services," he said.
But Plamen Petkov, director of provincial affairs, Ontario, for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), which represents small- and medium-sized companies, said his organization does not believe the move to mandatory coverage in the construction industry will effectively address the problem of the underground economy.
"It seems very unusual you're going to implement a new premium, which is like a new tax, to get people who operate underground. What may happen is that you may actually force more people underground to avoid paying the premium," he said.
"This simply adds an additional layer of financial burden to construction company owners."
Instead, he added, introducing tax credits for construction is far more likely to bring companies out. A federal home renovation tax credit a few years ago, for example, prompted many underground operators to register and pay premiums so they could take advantage of the program.
Petkov said a large number of the CFIB's members are in construction and have expressed concerns about the new requirement. According to a federation survey, some members say it will cost them $11,000 a year.
"Especially with the economy the way it is now, this is not helpful," he said.
Strickland said, however, he does not believe the new regulation change will drive companies to break the law. It will in fact, he said, serve to increase fairness and competition in the industry.
"At the end of the day, most contractors want to operate in a competitive and fair environment. That's how our society works. I don't see how it can drive people to the underground economy," he said.
The new rule will also have a positive effect on apprenticeship and training in the province, Strickland said. When companies operate outside the regulated construction industry, they are not connected to established provincial standards and apprenticeship programs. There is also usually no record of apprenticeship, of certification or qualification.
"These types of workers have as little government involvement as possible," he said.
The law requiring mandatory coverage includes some exemptions; for example, workers employed exclusively in home renovation. Also, companies may exempt a partner or executive officer who does not engage in any construction work.


As you may have read, a couple of months ago my husband and I traveled to England without our sons. And while it was a kid-free getaway, it also involved househunting, school touring and attempting to learn to drive on the other side of the road.
Because we're moving to England!
My husband works for a large, Fortune 500 company. And while working for "the man" (as I like to tease him) has its drawbacks, one of the perks was that we might have an opportunity to move internationally for a period of time. We've desired that kind of experience for our family for years. With facilities all over the world, we didn't know where or when something would come our way. And then I got the text that changed our lives back in November when he was there on a routine business trip.
And now here we find ourselves, planning to set off "across the pond" for the next three years.
We plan to locate ourselves somewhere around Stamford, a small community about an hour north of London by train in the Lincolnshire area. It's quite charming and famous for being the home of Burghley House (which itself is famous, at least in the U.S., for being where several scenes from the movie Pride and Prejudice were filmed). We may adjust this depending on housing availability when we arrive, but that's our target location.
My husband will actually work in Peterborough, a larger city just about 10 minutes away. Many U.S.-based companies have offices in Peterborough, so I've been told there is an active expat organization in the area.
-When do you leave and how long will you be gone?
We hope to move in early June, although the immigration process is unpredictable and there are other hiccups that I'm sure we'll deal with along the way.
Of course! Our travels and adventures are bound to get more exciting and interesting. I hope you'll stick around and keep reading. I'm planning to do some site redesign in the next couple of months, and I'm sure I'll get busy with all the tasks that moving requires. So things may be a bit sporadic around here until we're settled. But Arrows Sent Forth is definitely not going away!
On a professional note, I am longer blogging for Visit Indiana (since my Hoosier travels are temporarily coming to an end). I have also wrapped up some other freelance writing commitments I've established here in the last couple of years.
But fortunately, I've been able to develop a relationship with Anglotopia.net, the largest website devoted to British culture (which, interestingly enough, is headquartered in northwest Indiana). I'm looking forward to sharing not only travel stories and video there, but also our experience adjusting to the British way of life and becoming a family of expats.
-Will you be on House Hunters International?
I can't tell you how many people have told us to call the show. The pressure of finding a new home over there is plenty, I don't need cameras following me around!
But seriously, my husband and I had the chance to look at several places while we were there. Those exact homes will likely not be available by the time we arrive, but at least we got a sense of our options and price range. Some were adorably charming in a uniquely European way. Others were modern and spacious and very much in keeping with the style of homes you might find here in the States. We would definitely lean toward something with historical character and closer to town so that we might walk as much as possible. But who knows where we'll end up.
-And finally, how are you feeling?
A really thoughtful friend asked me this immediately upon hearing the news. To be honest, until she posed the question, I'm not sure I had stopped to take a breath and really think about that.
We are very excited that the international experience we'd always hoped would come our way is in Western Europe, a part of the world we already love and can't wait to share with our sons.
Quite honestly, we're thankful there will be no language barrier beyond debates over whether its a cookie or a biscuit or color vs. colour. I suppose this means it is less exotic... but I've got a 3- and 1-year-old who are fluent in the language of Tantrum, so I'll take easy when given the choice.
We will live 10 minutes from a train station that will get us to King's Cross Station in London in less than an hour. Which will then get us on a train to just about anywhere in Europe. I've already priced flights to various cities and am finding it is far more affordable than flying in the U.S. And we'll be right along a major motorway that runs from the south of England straight up into Scotland. The variety of travel experiences at our fingertips will be pretty amazing.
Letting our kids get acclimated to a new way of life is exciting and (in my opinion) so beneficial. To know what a big world it is and to have their passport stamped at such an early age is incredible. We feel extremely fortunate to be in this position.
We're beyond sad at the thought of leaving family and friends and significantly impacting the grandkid/grandparent/aunt/uncle/cousin relationships. (And losing their help, which was always available at a moment's notice!) I've never lived more than an hour away from my immediate family. So this will take some getting used to for me. I frankly have trouble even thinking about it.
I'm also nervous for Big Arrow. He's a sensitive kid and I'm sure this big change will affect him (mostly positively, no doubt, but the transition will likely be bumpy at times). Children in England start school full-time, all-day at age 4, so we've got him enrolled and he'll begin this fall. That in itself will be a major adjustment for a kid who still regularly naps and is used to spending hours upon hours with his mom. The boy who constantly asks me if he can wear sweatpants to preschool will soon be donning a blazer, trousers, button-down shirt and a tie each morning.
None of this would stop us from embracing this adventure. But I think it's important to acknowledge that making a move like this is not just endless walks down cobblestone streets and as much fish and chips as our hearts desire. It will involve sad goodbyes, major disruptions of our day-to-day routine, and establishing ourselves in a new community.
But it's all part of this experience, for which we are incredibly grateful. We feel ready to take this step.
So pull on your wellies, pour a cup of tea, and follow us on this new journey. Cheers!
What incredible news - I am so excited for you! Friends of ours were transferred to London for his work a few years ago. They spent 3 years (if I recall correctly) and we were able to visit them while they were there. They are now back in Canada and living in Vancouver. They have twin girls who had just turned 6 when they left and I believe the schooling was one of the hardest adjustments for them. If you have any questions and would like me to connect the two of you then I'm sure that she would be happy to chat. Congratulations on the big move!!
Oh my goodness! What an exciting time you have ahead of you. I can't wait to hear all about the adjustments and your adventures to follow!
Just followed your posts from Facebook to get all the details. I think this is wonderful news. There's so much I love about England and I can't wait to hear about what living there as an expat is like. You'll have to connect with Heather on Her Travels, who lives in Bristol (a WONDERFUL place to visit with kids and surely an easy train ride from where you'll be living). We actually stayed at her house when we visited England last.
I'm such a believer in having faith, closing one's eyes, and stepping into the unknown. Kudos to you for having the courage to make this huge (and I'm sure positive) change.
How exciting! I'm sure I would feel the same way, but I look forward to following the Arrows to England.
That is AWESOME! Since my girls are 8 months and 2 1/2, it's easy for me to try to imagine how exciting, nerve-wracking, draining, and exhilarating it could be to move "across the pond" with little ones! I'll try to make sure Indiana is well represented in the blogosphere! :) Enjoy your adventure!
I lived in London for 2 years. It flew by so quickly and I miss it terribly. However, be prepared that 3 years might turn into longer or a transfer somewhere else--which is what happened to us (totally was ok with me!). Also, I'm sure your husband's firm is providing this but make sure you have private insurance as not to rely on the NHS.
That's so exciting. We are a 1.5 years into what was supposed to be a 2 year expat assignment in Malaysia, but we have just extended for a 3rd year. Being outside London sounds so ideal because you probably already know so much about English life. I agree that being away from extended family has been the hardest part of living on the other side of the world. Skype is very helpful but is sometimes a poor substitute for being there in person. Good luck on your preparation and move!
Knowing you and your family will make this so very exciting for me. And having lived in Europe myself for a few years, I know you will love the experience. I hope to follow all of your adventures very closely! This blog made me smile and I especially liked your comment "if they develop British accents, so help me God, I may never be able to discipline them. The cuteness would just melt me." Cheers!!
I have only just started following your blog and found it through Visit Indiana posts -- but as little as I know about you, I am so very excited for you and your family! Best of luck to you as you make this transition and I will look forward to reading of your experiences!
how exciting!! I hope you all enjoy your time there.
This is just such a thrill! I cannot wait to follow your adventures, atlhough I wish I was going along with you!
What an exciting new chapter for you! I lived in London for 2.5 years and travelling from there is so easy and cheap. Europe is at your door step. Have a great time!
I am thrilled for you! Sounds so exciting! Can't wait to read all about it.
Ooh Stamford, how lovely. Peterborough not so much. Really only useful for being a stop on the East Coast mainline railway... Beautiful Cambridge (where I work) is an easy 45 min drive away. Hope you don't find our houses too small. We may have a slight tendancy to think that all Americans live in houses the size of football fields ( too much extreme makeover: home edition??). Oh, and the NHS? It is brilliant. Best of luck - it' ll be epic.
This is certainly exciting! Happy for you, enjoy!
First, I have to say how much I love www.arrowssentforth.com. This lastest blog in which you share so many emotions and experiences in a crisp, fascinating way just shows me all the more what a gifted and skilled writer you are! Secondly, I have to say how relieved I am that you will continue writing so that we can follow the little arrows and your family. The photos combined with the writing will comfort me when I am missing the little arrows on Sundays. Finally, these comments really show the power of blogging. It looks like you are getting lots of support and great ideas for this huge change.
Congrats! From one of those Americans who lives 50% in Peterborough, I know you'll have a trip/home of a lifetime!
Nicole-how exciting for your an your family! I wish we'd had the chance to do such a thing when we were early in our careers, so I can see how this seems like good timing for you. I'm also glad to see we'll be able to continue to read about your travel adventures here on your blog, and I love that you've already lined up a relationship with another outlet where you can share your writing and photos as well.
well this is exciting! London has few of the best clubs in the world and the night life is super awesome. There are so many things you can do there and I'm pretty sure you would really enjoy your stay there!


A senior councillor in South Africa's Johannesburg city was suspended on Tuesday by the mayor after she made a public declaration that the city was a "friend" of Israel.
Mpho Phalatse, a councillor in charge of health, said at a weekend pro-Israel event, "I would like to declare that I am a friend of Israel and the city of Johannesburg is a friend of Israel," according to a video of her speech.
Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba later announced that he had decided to suspend Phalatse pending an investigation into the "full and proper context in which those remarks were made".
Phalatse is a member of South Africa's main opposition Democratic Alliance which is in power in the city of Johannesburg. The party supports a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Last month, South Africa recalled its ambassador to Israel after the Israeli forces killed 62 Palestinians during peaceful protests against the US embassy transfer to Jerusalem.
The country said in a statement that the decision was made given the "indiscriminate and grave manner of the latest Israeli attack".
The so-called Committee of Foreign Affairs and Security of the Israeli Knesset on Monday approved a bill to deduct the salaries paid to the families of Palestinian prisoners and martyrs from the tax revenues transferred to the Palestinian Authority (PA).
The Hebrew TV channel 7 reported that the committee ratified the bill in the second and third readings and cancelled the item which provides the government flexibility in deciding whether or not to deduct the payments.
The bill stipulates that Israel's Minister of Finance cut the monthly salaries paid by the PA to the families of martyrs and prisoners from the tax revenues Israel allegedly hands over to the PA.
According to the bill's proposal, the PA transfers 7% of its budget, estimated at 1.1 billion shekels ($ 300 million), financed largely by US and European aid, to pay salaries for the families of Palestinian prisoners and martyrs involved in anti-occupation attacks.
Except for MK for Meretz party Issawi Frej, the other members of the Committee of Foreign Affairs and Security voted in favor of a new bill to deduct funds from the tax revenues paid to the PA to compensate the farmers of the Israeli settlements neighboring the Gaza Strip for the damages caused in their lands by fires sparked by burning kites sent from the coastal enclave.
The North Korean account, whose authenticity Haaretz could not confirm, responded to a video published by the Israeli premier on Twitter offering Iran water tech.
US Senator Bernie Sanders criticized US administration policy in the Middle East, and Palestine in particular, accusing Washington of being partial to the Israeli side.
Sanders, in an open meeting organized by The Washington Post, Wednesday evening, called for finding a solution to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, urging Washington to work for that goal.
He said that it is unacceptable that about 2 million Palestinian in Gaza live with dirty water and an unemployment rate, among the youth, that has risen to 60 %, while people can not even leave the region.
According to Al Ray Palestinian Nedia Agency, he also criticized Israeli government policy towards Palestinians, saying that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thwarted the aspiration of a two-state solution by building more and more settlements.
He stressed that US administration must recognize Palestinian human rights to freedom and independence.
He explained that US must follow an unbiased policy in the Middle East, and is not doing so, presently.
Bernie Sanders is Jewish and ran for office during the 2016 US presidential election.
Sanders accused US President Donald Trump of constantly lying to the American people: He promised to withdraw from Afghanistan but he did not. He criticized the war in Iraq, but, then, brought in John Bolton as National Security Adviser.
Sanders called for reducing the US defense budget, saying that he voted against increasing the budget, in Congress.
One of the winners of the 2018 Dan David Prize (prestigious Israeli award) decided to give the prize money to three Israeli human rights organizations defending the rights of the Palestinians.
82-year-old American Jewish professor Evelyn Fox Keller, one of nine people who received the award at Tel Aviv University Sunday night, told Haaretz newspaper she would give the money to B'Tselem, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel and Physicians for Human Rights.
The interview with Fox Keller took place last Thursday, less than 24 hours after she landed in Israel.
She also told Haaretz that 10 years ago when she visited Israel she had said then that Israeli violations against the Palestinians made her feel ashamed of being Jewish.
Hebrew TV channel 10 reported that Israel on Friday foiled plans for a European Union (EU) statement condemning the relocation of the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
The channel said on its website on Saturday that the Israeli government had coordinated with Hungary, the Czech Republic and Romania to oppose a draft statement condemning the embassy transfer move.
The draft statement, presented by France and other European countries, had to be approved by all 28 EU members states.
The three-item statement stipulates that Jerusalem should be the capital of the two states, the status of Jerusalem should only be resolved as part of peace negotiations, and the EU nations will not follow the US in moving their embassies to the holy city.
The EU had previously criticized the US president Donald Trump's decision on 6th December 2017 to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move his country's embassy there to the holy city.
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry slammed the three European countries who opposed the draft statement, saying that this position contradicts the EU policies and encourages Israel to commit further crimes against the Palestinian people.


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Hey, friends! Okay, call this a #ThrowbackThursday post because today I'm sharing with you our visit to Detroit's Brome Modern Eatery grand opening celebration. We loved the restaurant so much that I had to share with you my thoughts (and pictures!) on Brome!
A few of weeks ago, Travis and I (with little Zephaniah in tow) attended the celebration to check out the new restaurant and The Balence Bar. The Dearborn-based restaurant opened a second location in Downtown Detroit on Shelby Street inside of the historic The 607 Building.
If you haven't visited Brome Modern Eatery yet, then put it on your summer list because I think you will really love it! Travis and I were really impressed with the new restaurant. We loved the food, the style of the restaurant, and the skywalk (where Balence Bar is located).
I loved visiting Brome Modern Eatery's grand opening party!
Another favorite we loved was the beautiful mural wall leading to Balence Bar. Painted by Detroit-based artist Kyle "Wetiko" Danley, the mural is a must-see if you're a lover of Detroit murals.
Travis said one of his favorite things about Brome was the "living wall" – plants hanging from floor to ceiling in the stairwell and also draped inside of the restaurant.
"Rooted in Good" mural by Detroit artist Wetiko.
The Living Wall at Brome Modern Eatery is just beautiful!
One of the pleasant surprises I loved about Brome's Detroit location is the dining area and Balence Bar are separate from each other. The Balence Bar is located upstairs from the restaurant and it's situated in a skywalk which overlooks the city. It's a beautiful view and a nice chill spot if you want to grab a fresh pressed juice, a mocktail, or a smoothie.
Oh yeah, the Balence Bar is all healthy. I thought it was a regular type bar which served alcoholic beverages, but I quickly found out during our visit that the bar serves healthy drinks. Perfect for if you're following a healthy diet or a breastfeeding mom, like myself.
Travis and Zephaniah enjoying the view of the city from The Balence Bar's skywalk.
The view from the skywalk at The Balence Bar.
You can even get a healthy shot of such as "Cleanse" (Kale), "Resistance" (Ginger & Lemon), "Activate" (E3 Live with BrainON), "Chlorophyll Intake" (Wheatgrass), and more!
Drinks are made fresh to order at The Balence Bar.
Complimentary samples from the Balence Bar.
Brome Modern Eatery is similar to Shake Shack, but in my opinion, it's better! Elijah and I had visited Shake Shack about a year ago and we were not impressed with the restaurant. The food didn't taste good and it's also overpriced for the size of the meals you get.
At Brome Modern Eatery, though, you do get your money's worth. Travis and I ordered the Deluxe burger with Kennebec Fries and we thought it tasted really good. We were also happy with the size of our Deluxe burgers.
Checking out The Balence Bar!
You Had Me at Beef Bacon!
Speaking of the Deluxe burgers, we were happy to see Brome offers beef bacon. Whaaa?! Where they do that at? Do you know how hard it is to find beef bacon at restaurants, let alone the grocery store?
For religious reasons, our family doesn't eat pork meat so when we saw beef bacon on the menu, we were VERY excited! The Deluxe burger is delicious, especially with the beef bacon!
The Deluxe Burger is SO good! It comes with BEEF bacon! OMG!
Deluxe Burger – There were NO leftovers!
Brome offers six gluten-free burgers, two vegetarian burgers, and one vegan burger. Two chicken sandwiches and one fish sandwich are also offered on the menu. Other food options are salads, a kids menu, sweet potato fries, sweet potato puffs, and NINE handspun milkshakes. The salted-caramel milkshake was pretty good. You can read more of the menu here if you like.
The Kids Menu is only $5, offering a kid-sized burger, organic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, hotdog, and a grilled cheese sandwich. Each meal sandwich comes with a side of french fries, chips, or apples at no additional cost.
Travis diggin' into his chili cheese fries.
At the end of our visit, we met Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah. Ziggy made a special appearance at the grand opening to talk about his foundation the Ezekiel Ansah Foundation (EAF). Ziggy established EAF in 2016 to help create realistic opportunities for youth in education and sports and also help youth achieve their goals. A portion of the proceeds from the event was donated to EAF. Very cool! We always love supporting a good cause, especially one that gives back to the community.
It was a pleasure to meet Detroit Lions defensive end Ziggy Ansah at Brome Modern Eatery!
Trying a juice sample from Balence Bar. I honestly didn't care for this particular juice.
We loved the mural at Brome!
Have you been to Brome Modern Eatery?
Also, check out our date night at The Skip featuring Pepsi's 1893 and our visit to FAILE: Size of the Fight art exhibit opening at The Belt.
Special thanks to Brome Modern Eatery for inviting Good Life Detroit to the grand opening party! *This is not a sponsored post.
All photographs are courtesy of Jennifer Hamra.


Im Nicola, I usually exist in SAHM. I am 17 have twin daughters aged 18 months.
Sounds like you have your hands full already! I defintely would't get 2 dogs! Why add to your responsibilities.
Here is some helpful info on Cockers!!
An Cocker Spaniel may not be right for you.
Unstable temperaments. Cocker Spaniels are a dime a dozen, and most of them are bred and offered for sale by people who don't have the slightest idea of how to breed good-tempered dogs. Obedience instructors and behavioral consultants see LOTS of Cocker Spaniels with neurotic behaviors, including aggression, biting, moodiness, and general nastiness.
Teaching your Cocker how to get along with the world is essential.
Defensive reactions. I don't know why so many Cocker Spaniels growl or snap when you correct them. They seem to have a heightened sense of "Hey, no fair!" As an obedience instructor, I'm extra careful when putting my hands on a Cocker Spaniel for a correction.
If you have small children, I do not recommend an Cocker Spaniel. There are just too many Cockers who won't tolerate any nonsense. And there are too many Cockers who feel overwhelmed by the loud voices and quick movements that children can't help making -- and stress and shyness (even defensive biting) may be the result.
Separation anxiety. More than most other breeds, Cocker Spaniels need a great deal of companionship and do not like being left alone for more than a few hours. They tend to express their unhappiness through destructive chewing and barking. If you work all day, this is not the breed for you.
Grooming, shedding, and doggy odor. To keep their silky coat free of mats, Cocker Spaniels require regular brushing, and also clipping and trimming every couple of months. Cocker Spaniels also shed a great deal. Their hairs come off on your hands when you pet them, stick to your upholstery and clothing, and hide under the furniture. Finally, many Cocker Spaniels have a distinctive doggy odor that some people find offensive.
Barking. Cocker Spaniels are often too quick to sound the alarm at every new sight and sound. You have to be equally quick to stop them.
To teach your Cocker to listen to you, "Respect Training" is mandatory.
Serious health problems. From hip problems to eye problems to skin problems, Cocker Spaniels are one of the riskiest of all breeds in the health department.
Not all Cockers are alike!
There are energetic Cockers, and placid Cockers.
Hard-headed Cockers, and sweet-natured Cockers.
Serious Cockers, and good-natured goofballs.
Introverted Cockers, and Cockers who love everyone.
If you acquire an Cocker Spaniel puppy, you can't know for sure what he or she will grow up to be like. Because a good number of purebred puppies do NOT grow up to conform to the "norm."
There are plenty of adult Cocker Spaniels who have already proven themselves NOT to have negative characteristics. If you find such an adult, don't let "typical breed negatives" worry you.
Hey sweetie, having the girls I wouln't get a cocker spaniel. They tend to be hyper. There are websites out there on the interent that have quizes that tell you what breed of dog would be right for your family.
aaah okay I get that..."fur babies" I call my rabbit Stuart my "fur baby" He is the sweetest thing in the world im going to miss him when we move as Im leaving him with my sister as it will break her heart to take him away.
Nicola please resurch the dog before you purchase one? Many people see a paticular breed dog that they love the looks of, or some one they know has a breed they think is great but it doesnt mean it is write for them.
Each of us have diffrent life situations, some have young children some have none at all! You want to make sure that the one you choose will fit your life situations.
I have a Doberman who is wonderfull for me and my family my daughter is 21 but my sister has a young daughter that a Doberman would not do well with due to the fact that Dobermans can be to rough!


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Subsection 53(2) of the Construction Lien Act is habit forming.
Recently, opposing counsel failed to serve their issued claim within 90 days of issuance, in accordance with Subsection 53(2) of the Construction Lien Act (the "Act)". In practice, there are few circumstances where a claim, once issued, does not thereafter get served. The most recent case dealing with Subsection 53(2) is MGI Construction Corp. v. 2273865 Ontario Inc and Frank Bosso ("MGI").
In MGI, the plaintiff issued its Statement of Claim on August 21, 2013. The Statement of Claim was effectively served on March 19, 2015. The Court, in exercising its discretion, refused to allow the plaintiff to extend the time to serve its Statement of Claim. It was held that since the plaintiff failed to serve the Statement of Claim as required by the Act, the lien claim had expired.
The factors considered by the Court in exercising its discretion were as follows:
a) The length of delay and whether the limitation period has expired;
b) The explanation for the delay in serving the statement of claim and in bringing the motion to extend time: are the reasons compelling? and
c) Is the defendant prejudiced by the delay in serving the statement of claim?
MGI could not provide a compelling reason for the one and a half years delay. In making its decision the Court confirmed that the Act provides a truncated procedural code for construction lien claims that are intended to expedite the resolution of lien actions. The Court stated that "compliance with the 90 day period within which to serve the Statement of Claim is required to meet the objective of the Act to achieve an expedited resolution of the claim." Thus, pursuant to the Act and the finding in MGI, if a Statement of Claim is not served within 90 days of issuance, subject to the above test, the lien claim will be declared expired. If the Statement of Claim is not served within 90 days of issuance, the Plaintiff should immediately bring a motion to seek relief from the Court that the lien be revived and for an extension of time to serve the Statement of Claim. The Court may grant the relief if the plaintiff brings the motion promptly, provides a compelling reason for the delay, and no prejudice has occurred.
On the issue of prejudice, the Court found that the existence of a lien against the property "that requires the owner to post security to clear title is prejudicial to the defendant". This concurs with the earlier case of An-Dell Electric Ltd. v. M.J. Dixon Construction Ltd., where the mere vacation of a lien was held to be prejudicial. The Court held that since MGI had not offered to pay the cost of borrowing funds to vacate the lien claim that the defendant was prejudiced. The Court in MGI is effectively implying that, if the lien was vacated, that the plaintiff should – by way of undertaking – agree to pay the cost of borrowing funds to vacate the lien if the plaintiff is ultimately unsuccessful at trial.
What do we take away from this? That you should serve the Statement of Claim as soon as it is issued, so as to avoid any potential Subsection 53(2) issues. If proper service was not affected within the required 90 days, then you should promptly bring a motion to extend the time for delivery of our claim, have a compelling explanation for the delay, and provide an undertaking as to damages if the subject lien was vacated.
MGI Construction Corp. v. 2273865 Ontario Inc.. 2015 ONSC 4716
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Amazon EMR lets you have complete control over your cluster, giving you the flexibility to customize a cluster and install additional applications easily. EMR customers often use bootstrap actions to install and configure custom software in a cluster. However, bootstrap actions only run during the cluster or node startup. This makes it difficult for you to make configuration changes after a cluster is already running.
EMR clusters can also use a custom Amazon Machine Image (AMI). With the new support for launching clusters with custom Amazon Linux AMIs, customizing an EMR cluster is now even easier. However, the task of creating and managing custom AMIs can become increasingly difficult as the number of AMIs in your environment starts to increase.
Amazon EC2 Systems Manager helps you automate various management tasks such as automating AMI creation or running a command or script across hundreds of instances. In this post, I show how Systems Manager Automation can be used to automate the creation and patching of custom Amazon Linux AMIs for EMR.
Systems Manager Run Command lets you remotely manage the configuration of Amazon EC2 instances or on-premises machines. Run Command can be used to help you perform the following types of tasks on your EMR cluster nodes: install applications, restart daemons (HDFS, YARN, Presto, etc.), and make configuration changes. I also show how you can use Run Command to send commands to all nodes of a running EMR cluster.
Although you can easily customize an EMR cluster using bootstrap actions, there can be benefits to using a custom AMI.
There are certain scenarios where a bootstrap action may affect your cluster start time. For example, your bootstrap action could be doing something like downloading a large program over the internet and delaying the time for your cluster to be ready. By adding and installing a program directly in the AMI, the time to complete a cluster launch may be reduced.
There are also scenarios where installing and configuring custom software directly in the AMI reduces the risk of unexpected failures. For example, a mirror or repo used by your bootstrap action to download a program might be offline or inaccessible. This could cause your bootstrap action to fail, which could cause a cluster launch failure.
A number of security and encryption features are available with EMR security configurations. This includes the ability to encrypt data at rest for HDFS (local volumes/Amazon EBS) and Amazon S3. However, certain regulatory/compliance policies may require that the root (boot) volume is also encrypted. By bringing your own Amazon Linux AMI, you can create AMIs that use encrypted EBS root volumes and use those AMIs for your EMR clusters.
For best practices and considerations for EMR custom AMIs, see Using a Custom AMI.
In this post, the AWS CLI is used to execute the examples and steps shown. However, having the AWS CLI installed is not a requirement and the AWS Management Console can be used to perform the same tasks.
The region used for the examples is us-east-1 (N. Virginia).
Before getting started, you have to configure an IAM instance profile role and a service role that Automation can use. The instance profile role gives Automation permission to perform actions on your instances, such as executing commands or starting and stopping services. The service role (or assume role) gives Automation permissions to perform actions on your behalf.
Configuring the required IAM roles for Automation is usually one of the hardest parts of setting up Automation. Luckily, you only do this step one time. We also have an AWS CloudFormation template that can be used to create and configure the required roles for Automation. For more information, see Method 1: Using AWS CloudFormation to Configure Roles for Automation.
To manually configure the roles for Automation, see Using IAM to Configure Roles for Automation.
Note: Creating an Automation document does not cause that document to be executed. You execute this document in the next step. Also note that file:// must be referenced followed by the path of the content file.
For more information, see Creating an Automation Document.
When you start an Automation execution, you must pass the required parameters (SourceAmiId) along with any additional parameters for which you would like to overwrite the default value. For example, if you used CloudFormation to create the required IAM roles, you do not need to specify the InstanceRole and AutomationAssumeRole parameters.
--parameters "SourceAmiId=<AMI_ID>, InstanceIamRole=MyManagedInstanceProfile, AutomationAssumeRole=arn:aws:iam::<ACCOUNT_ID>:role/MyAutomationServiceRole, InstanceType=<Instance_Type>, CustomCommands=[<List_of_linux_commands_to_run>]"
I chose "ami-4fffc834" for the SourceAmiId parameter because it's the latest Amazon Linux AMI in the us-east-1 (N. Virginia) region at the time of publication. It also has all the requirements needed for EMR custom AMIs. If you're running your Automation document in a different region, set the SourceAmiId parameter to an AMI that's available in that particular region (ex: "ami-aa5ebdd2" for us-west-2).
If the Automation execution fails or stops before reaching the final instance-termination step, you might need to stop instances manually or disable services that were started during the Automation execution. See the Automation CLI walkthrough and the troubleshooting Systems Manager Automation guide for more information.
After completing the preceding steps, you should now have a custom Amazon Linux AMI that can be used for EMR. For more information, see Using a Custom AMI.
For information about how to find the AMI ID of the custom AMI created by Automation, see step 4.
EC2 instances (EMR cluster nodes) need an IAM role to be able to communicate with the Systems Manager API. Because EMR already assigns an IAM role (usually called EMR_EC2_DefaultRole) to each cluster node, you can attach an additional managed policy (Systems Manager policy) to that role.
If you're not using the default EC2 role, replace the –role-name parameter value with the role name that you're using for your role.
For more information about configuring IAM roles and policies for Systems Manager, see Configuring Security Roles for Systems Manager.
Skip this step if your custom AMI was created by Automation. The customEmrAmiDocument Automation document that you used to create the custom AMI installs the SSM agent by default.
The Systems Manager (SSM) agent is used to process System Manager requests and configure your instances as specified in the request. For more information, see Installing SSM Agent on Linux.
The preceding command is sent (executed) to all EC2 instances that have the following tags: environment="emr-ssm".
For the Run Command (send-command) that was executed in the previous step, Run Command is executing a command to show the hostname (hostname -f) of an instance and its Python 3 version (python3 -V).
For more information about running commands and shell scripts with Run Command, see Systems Manager Run Command Walkthrough.
This post showed you some of the benefits of using custom AMIs for Amazon EMR and how you can use Automation to automate the management and creation of custom AMIs. I also showed how Run Command can be used to send commands and make configuration changes on all nodes of a running EMR cluster.
Learn how to run Jupyter Notebook and JupyterHub on Amazon EMR.
Bruno Faria is an EMR Solution Architect with AWS. He works with our customers to provide them architectural guidance for running complex applications on Amazon EMR. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and learning about new big data solutions.


When our skin is looking a little dull and lacklustre, we usually turn to skin care products to solve the problem. The same goes for treating pimples and acne and a loss of firmness. And who hasn't turned to hair treatments when trying to improve hair growth?
While the beauty industry certainly provides some excellent topical skin and hair products that can solve all kinds of beauty dilemmas, we're seeing a steady increase in supplements and ingestibles that can help a variety of beauty woes. Our outer appearance relies on what's happening inside, after all.
"Oral beauty powders and liquids are growing in popularity as the holistic approach to treating the skin from the inside out continues to grow. The skin is a direct reflection of our inner health and wellbeing and is the first place to show signs of nutritional deficiencies," says Fiona Tuck, skin expert and nutritional medicine practitioner.
Problematic skin can often stem from what's happening in your gut or even from blockages when it comes to your blood flow, so it could help to look into products that can help manage and clear acne by sorting out what's going on inside.
Zilch Acne Formula is based on Chinese herbal medicine, which believes that an imbalance of heat in the body can cause skin breakouts, and that circulation has a big part to play in that. According to Dr Vivian Tam, "When there is blood stagnation (blockages) in the body, swelling and inflammation and build-up of toxicity can occur. To better understand this concept, imagine a blockage in a car engine – eventually this blockage will cause the car to overheat, and 'blow up', similar to the body accumulating inflammation and toxicity, causing breakouts." So the herbs within the Zilch tablets work to ease inflammation, which could then reduce the soreness, redness and uncomfortable swelling of larger cysts, while helping to invigorate and promote blood circulation. They also contain herbs that help with detoxing the body and balancing the heat pattern that acne sufferers can have.
Apple cider vinegar is one of those pantry ingredients that has grown in popularity when it comes to health and beauty (you can see some of the benefits of apple cider vinegar here). While most of the skin benefits from apple cider vinegar come from using it topically, ingesting it can also work to help with congestion and blemishes.
Regular ingestion of apple cider vinegar can help improve gut health and digestion, which in turn can have a positive effect on your skin, leaving it smoother and more glowing. While you can sip your way through a bottle of apple cider vinegar to reap its internal benefits, it's not the most palatable liquid. Tonik Apple Cider Vinegar tablets are a good alternative. The small capsules are (quite literally) easy to swallow and contain only apple cider vinegar inside.
If premature greys run in your family, chances are pretty high that you're looking for something – anything – to avoid the inevitable.
Not to get too deep into the science behind how and why hair goes grey, but it essentially has to do with your melanin production, so if you can help keep that going, you can expect to put off grey hairs for longer. And while there is no hard-and-fast solution, you can look to supplements to help in the melanin department. Apotercari Colour Lover harnesses the power of amino acids, vitamins and minerals, and well as Chinese herbs to assist with and support the production of melanin and hair pigmentation, as well as slowing down premature greying of the hair. It also contains powerful antioxidant ingredients that can help protect your hair from potential damage that could speed up the appearance of those greys.
There are so many things that can help improve a dull and lacklustre complexion – increasing vitamin C in your skin care products, ensuring you exfoliate regularly and your skin is properly hydrated are all a good start. But have you ever considered trying to get the glow from within?
The Beauty Chef Glow Inner Beauty Powder is a bio-fermented probiotic that works to help improve skin health and resilience by improving digestion and overall gut health for skin that radiates. It also harnesses the power of vitamin C to help improve collagen formation, support normal immune function and protect cells from oxidative stress (in summary: helps skin look younger for longer). Simply sprinkle over your breakfast or add to your daily smoothie - it's as easy as that.
Winter is a menace when it comes to skin hydration and health, so chances are pretty high that you've had to tweak your skin care routine to include some extra-nourishing products to counteract the cold.
While you may have heard about the advantages of adding an oil to your skin care routine to up hydration, have you ever considered drinking one? Your standard facial oils have definitely not been formulated for ingesting, but Bestow Beauty Oil has been created to be an 'edible moisturiser', which works from the inside to help improve the barrier function of your skin, leaving it smoother and more supple. The best part? You don't have to worry about drinking the oil straight. It actually absorbs better in the body when mixed in with a smoothie or salad dressing, or when drizzled over your food.
If you've noticed some telltale lines around your eyes or mouth and feel like it's far too early for them to be making an appearance, you may need to add some serious anti-ageing ingredients into your routine to keep your skin healthier and looking more youthful.
Co-Enzyme Q10 has recently become a buzzword in the world of anti-ageing. Produced naturally in our bodies, it works to keep cells healthy and energised, which means skin looks healthier and younger. But as we age, it depletes, and while there are plenty of skin care products that boast the anti-ageing ingredient, you can also find it in Miss Vitality Co-Enzyme Q10.
The antioxidant pills (which only need to be taken once a day) have been formulated to assist in the improvement of cell functionality, which basically means that your skin should be better prepared to fight the damaging effects of the environment, which is what can contribute to ageing and dull skin.
Hair lost its shine? Are serums, oils and treatments helping but not quite getting you there? Then it might be worth upping your hair health from the inside.
Ingredients like silica and bioton have been known to help improve hair health and growth (and, interestingly, are good for improving nail health, too), so looking for them in supplements is a good start. You can also look to add Fountain The Hair Molecule, a concentrated liquid supplement, into a juice or smoothie. The hair-loving formulation combines the power of silica and bioton with hyaluronic acid to promote stronger and healthier hair. And stronger, healthier hair is hair that looks glossy enough to be in a hair commercial.
There's no greater feeling than having skin that has that 'bounce'; that firmness that make us feel like we've reached our skin goals. So how do we reclaim that youthful plumpness when it seems to have faded? As with most skin issues, there are a plethora of products and ingredients that will work to improve skin elasticity and firmness, but if you're looking for a solution that's a little different (and definitely tastier), natural marine collagen powder could be just what you need.
Added to your morning breakfast or mixed into a glass of water (or even in your tea or coffee), Vida Glow Natural Marine Collagen works to "increase the collagen levels in the body, as well as [stimulate] the body's natural production of collagen," says founder Anna Lahey. In short? An increase in collagen and collagen production can help leave skin more hydrated, which then helps smooth lines and wrinkles, and increase firmness and elasticity for a plumper appearance.
REMEMBER: Supplements aren't cure-alls – the above have been formulated to assist processes like cell functionality and turnover, but never rely on them for guaranteed changes, and always use only as directed.
Looking to add more supplements to your routine? Here are the supplements every woman over 40 should look into.
Do you take any beauty supplements? Which are your favourites? Please share with us in the comments below!


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Camallanus polypteri n. sp. (Nematoda: Camallanidae) in freshwater fishes from Burkina Faso
South African National Veterinary Repository
Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
1997 Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, Volume 64, 1997
Kabre, G.B.; Petter, A.J.; Verwoerd, Daniel Wynand
Camallanus polypteri n. sp. is described from Polypterus bichir (type host), Synodontis schall and Clarias anguillaris in Lake Tingrela, Burkina Faso. It differs from the other African species of the subfamily Camallaninae parasitizing freshwater fishes, in that it lacks tridents. All species of the subfamily Camallaninae that lack tridents differ from the new species by at least one of the two following characters: a greater number of longitudinal ridges on the inner surface of the buccal capsule; and a muscular oesophagus shorter than the glandular oesophagus. In accordance with the classification of Petter (1979) , the new species is placed in the genus Camallanus Railliet & Henry, 1915, owing to the length of the posterior chamber of the buccal capsule, which is less than one third of the length of the anterior chamber.
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1997 Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, Volume 64, 1997 52


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For Israel the choice would be easy. They would set the dials to the day when the twelve spies returned from scouting the Promise Land, and try to convince the Infamous Ten to remember how they had been so dramatically saved from Egypt, how they had been sustained in the desert for so long, and how, despite the giants and walled cities, God had promised Abraham that Canaan would belong to them.
If that didn't work, they could bribe them with a ride in the flying car.
I just finished teaching the book of Hebrews in a church Bible study. My brain is spinning.
Hebrews is full of strong warnings, urging the Jews to take hold of the New Covenant of Christ with as much zeal as they took hold of the Law of Moses. The author reminds them of the faithless spies of the wildness generation. Those ten had seen and experienced the power of God, they had been delivered from Pharaoh, then had been given the Law. But when it came time to take what was promised, they shrunk back and spent forty years wandering around until everyone twenty and older was dead.
Now, in the first century, having seen the miracles of Christ, having accepted his gift of salvation, the author urges new Christians to keep growing, moving beyond the basics, striving together in faith to take hold of this new life in Christ that has been promised them so they won't lose it.
He's not talking about heaven. So many hymns and spirituals use phrases like "crossing the Jordan" or being "bound for the Promise Land" to describe our destination in Christ, but the author of Hebrews is talking about something that can be experienced in this life, something that comes after salvation and the gift of the Spirit, but before the afterlife.
Pardon another movie analogy. Think of an abundant life in Christ as coming to the Emerald City. You're almost there, but you just have to get through . . . this . . . field . . . of . . . . . popp . . . . . ie . . . . . . . zzzzzzzzzzz.
I can imagine the devil staring at a crystal ball with his goblin grin, saying the word "poppies" over and over, watching all the little Christians fall asleep before they can discover what Christ has prepared for them in this life. While they're busy dreaming of a heaven in the sky, they miss the heaven in their own hearts.
You may disagree. Your spiritual live is exciting. You are part of an active, vibrant church. But I'm not thinking about any one individual. I'm thinking about the American Church.
Imagine all the churches you know. Now picture them on a map. Okay, now swap out all those Christian churches with Satanic churches. Five years go by and nothing changes. No one tries to convert you on a street corner. There is no distinct rise in black, hooded clothing. No one smells like burnt rats or candle wax. No one tries to steal your children in the middle of the night. It's just business as usual—fast food, soccer practice and Netflix.
If that happened, you'd probably say that the Satanic Church was just a harmless little clubhouse for crazy people. Sometimes I feel like the American Church can be just as harmless. And we can be a little crazy sometimes.
Would it really matter if we added or subtracted churches from our cities? Or would it be like taking out a dozen Pizza Huts or adding a handful of Barnes and Nobles?
I want my church to matter. I want to be part of a community that resonates with the transforming love and power of the living God. As Paul said, I want to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.
This study on Hebrews has really challenged me. Read these verses without picking up your theological shields. Just read them.
Okay, John. Here is your box of chill pills and a glass of warm milk. Think about what you're saying. And besides, we don't even know who wrote Hebrews.
Let the warning of Scripture speak. Don't worry about whether or not John believes in eternal security. Don't try to TULIP your way out of it. Don't call it hyperbole. I doubt that the fiery-eyed Jesus of Revelation was joking about taking names from the Book of Life, or spewing lukewarm believers from his mouth. If so, it's not very funny. In fact, it sounds a whole lot like what happened to that rebellious generation that died in the wilderness.
Can we just throw out these verses? I doubt it. Even if we throw out the books of Hebrews and Revelation, we can't deny the Jesus that stepped up to the pastors of his day and told them that they had committed an unforgivable sin, or the one that told them that their rejection of him would reap a national devastation, one that lasted 2,000 years.
Has God changed? Does he close his eyes to sin and laziness just because we're in the Age of Grace? Not according to the New Testament writers.
What if we're all sleeping just outside the Emerald City, assuming the Yellow Brick Road has no destination in this life, or that God is too loving and kind to let us wander into the dark forest? No. Sorry. I'm taking the warnings of Scripture to heart, and I urge you to do the same. It may seem cold, but sometimes it takes a little snow to wake us up.
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I for one, long for my church to wake up and step up to the challenge of knowing and living out the abundant life as shown by Jesus and made available to us by the Holy Spirit.
[There is so much more to live.
I absolutely agree. Thanks, Patti. Great quote!
Hard truths, brother. Convicting and encouraging.


Officials in Iran's southwestern province of Khuzestan ordered residents in 14 villages on the banks of two swollen rivers to evacuate.
Governor of the provincial capital, Ahvaz, said people in 14 villages near the Karkhe and Dez rivers have been ordered to leave their houses as the risk of flooding is high due to the rising flow of water in the two rivers.
He also noted that the Red Crescent Society and administrative offices will handle the evacuation of residents.
The death toll from the floods has reached 67, while the highest number of casualties occurred in the province of Fars with 21 deaths.
While residents in some western areas are still in need of relief aid, the Army Ground Force, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), and Basij have deployed forces, heavy military machinery, aircraft and boats to the disaster zones.
On Friday, the IRGC Aerospace Force said its helicopters have rescued some 200 people trapped by flood waters in the rural areas of Ilam.
Commander of the Army Ground Force also announced that 6,000 Army troops have been deployed to the province of Lorestan for rescue and relief operations.


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Sandford is a rural parish with a great sense of community, and has two pubs, a community shop with Post Office owned and run by the community, a primary school, a recreation ground, plus a Parish Hall and three Churches and many local organisations and clubs. There is also a dedicated footpath/cycleway from Sandford village to Crediton via the 'Millennium Green'.
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