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By Francis Yupangco 7 years ago
It is a very sad reality that shark fin poaching is still a very real problem in today's world. It is estimated that over 10 million sharks die per year due to this barbaric practice. The fins are brutally chopped off the sharks, and then they are either left to die on the boat, or thrown back into the water and left to die slowly or by other animals. The Coast Guard in Costa Rica recently apprehended a fishing boat in the Bay of Queopos, very early in the morning, that was loaded with shark fins. Shark fin poaching has been illegal in Costa Rica since 2001. In this case, the illegal poaching was taking place very late at night and in the early morning hours, so as to avoid anyone noticing. The shark fins were concealed using swordfish. Over 70 shark fins had been cruelly cut off the sharks, and were scattered in the boat. The captain of the boat was placed under arrest. We can only hope justice will be served and this practice will continue no longer.
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Much is happening in Cuba and other Central and South American countries.
On April 10th -11th, 2015, President Obama and President Raul Castro will meet, along with other leaders in Panama at the Western Hemisphere Summit. This will be an opportunity for a face-to-face discussion of the problems that have separated our countries for 54 years.
There are two main sticking points: (1) the return of Guantanamo to Cuban control, and (2) the removal of Cuba from the terrorist list of nations. Points can be made for both sides, and certainly some arguments are more valid.
Still, other signs of detente are becoming more visible. (1) This summer, Havana will host a major league baseball game. (2) An airline has been given permission to fly from New York to Havana. (3) Permission and licenses are being sought for ferry service from Key West to Havana on a regular basis - a trip requiring about 3 hours.
In 1961, Fidel effectively removed all forms of religion from the island. The exception was a hybrid of Catholicism and Voodoo called Santaria. What followed is that nearly all Cubans of fifty years of age or younger know very little about Jesus Christ. The Pew Report cites a figure of 78% adherents to Santeria in today's Cuba. This, then, gives us a tremendous opportunity, and an open door, for ministry.
In an earlier Newsletter we detail led our approach to witnessing on the island. We are happy to report that the first three-month program is nearly completed, and is on schedule, i.e., the weekend of March 21st and 22nd saw more than fifty ministers take to the streets with the message of Jesus Christ. This was in El Vedado, a city along the northern coast.
In the past, internet service has been spotty and unavailable to most Cubans. However, over the past few months a loosening of controls has been noticed. We are happy to report that we now have complete and uninhibited connections with our ministers on the island, with no apparent censorship.
The new website for spirit Quest International is still under construction, but a sizeable percent is complete. may be viewed in its entirety in English or Spanish, and may be printed. When completed, all the newsletters will be available for reproduction. The address is www.spiritquestinternation.com.
We are so thankful to you that have partnered with us to expand this ministry into Cuba. Without your help so much less would be accomplished.


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The faithful shepherd. A pastoral tragi-comedy, written in Italian, by the celebrated Signor Cavalier Guarini. Translated into English.
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Rime del molto illustre signor Cavaliere Battista Guarini.


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Submission on Indecon review of the National Training Fund
In the 2018 Budget Statement delivered on 10 October 2017, the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr. Paschal Donohoe T.D., announced an increase in the National Training Fund levy and signalled further increases in the coming two years to reach 1.0 per cent in 2020. Alongside that, there was a commitment that employers would have a central role in determining priorities for these sectors in 2018 and beyond, and this review is an important element in shaping and delivering on that promise. To that end, the technological sector is pleased to contribute to this review.
It is generally accepted that higher education funding is in crisis. The recent review by the expert group chaired by Peter Cassells suggested three options to government. Understandably, disproportionate attention has been given to one suggestion around income-contingent loans. In THEA's view, it was never the intention that these three options would be mutually exclusive. What was clear, and what remains the fact, is that increased funding is required to maintain and enhance a system that will have predictable increase in demand in the coming decade and which remains a key catalyst for economic recovery and sustainability. That funding is likely to be found from three sources: first, increased exchequer investment; second, a significant student contribution; and third, a levy on enterprise. These reflect the notion of a public good, a private good, and the pipeline of talent for our economy. The Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) welcomes the contribution of enterprise, and not only financially, to higher education. Increasingly we work closely at both national and regional level to design, monitor, and enhance our offerings best to align the knowledge, skills, and competencies required by graduates to the shifting needs of business and the economy generally. Equally, it is only reasonable that enterprise is afforded avenues to inform academia and policy of its requirements and ambitions and especially to have transparency around how its contribution is being allocated. I am conscious in this of networks such as the Regional Skills Fora which have considerable potential in this respect.
That said, it was evident from the discussions that preceded the recent budget increase in the contribution to the National Training Fund that there were misgivings about the manner in which the fund itself had been utilized to date, its oversight, and around intentions for its future use. That there was a large sum of money not yet utilized was cited as an argument against any additional contribution. Equally, concern was expressed around the governance of this resource and the manner in which enterprise might have a voice in shaping future expenditure. From the perspective of THEA, these are not unreasonable arguments. The transparency around the existing fund, and communication of the manner in which it is being employed and the attendant benefits accruing, deserve attention. But equally, the contribution of business and industry through the NTF must be viewed with some measure; in the broad scheme of things, this, while significant and necessary, is proportionately small compared to the contributions of government and learners. Thus any governance that might be suggested through this review should not look in isolation at the NTF, but might be advised to take a broader view and to see the skills development agenda within a more strategic and broader context. There is opportunity here at the very highest governance level to work even more closely with enterprise. It will always be the case that business timelines and requirements are likely, in the main, to be more immediate than those of higher education.
Notwithstanding, this sector has shown itself agile and adept at responding quickly to industry needs in putting in place efficiently and in a timely manner targeted and supportive programmes as requested. A shared governance model would assist further in this and in realizing a better shared understanding and also in shaping the realistic expectations of both sides. THEA will be prepared to work with colleagues in the IUA and IBEC in contributing to just such a governance.
The publication recently of Project Ireland 2040 and the allied National Development Plan 2018 - 2027 provides just such a context. Chapter 5 of that plan which sets out the vision for a strong economy, supported by enterprise, innovation, and skills speaks repeatedly of collaboration between enterprise and academia. The prospect of building competitive clusters in strategic sectors and in support of entrepreneurialism along with regional sectoral clustering which specifically links business, higher education, and the enterprise agencies, and the new Technology and Innovation Poles (TIPS) to drive regional and rural development are but examples of the type of coordination that will be required to deliver upon this plan. I strongly recommend that any consideration of the National Training Fund is located in that context and is not seen as something separate and peripheral. As we move toward an exciting new landscape for higher education with the advent of technological universities, what is required more than ever is greater cohesion between the many initiatives that are now surfacing.
A parallel consideration worth factoring in is the increasing policy alignment between further and higher education. THEA is working closely with colleagues in Education and Training Boards Ireland and the requirements of industry will need support from both sectors and it would thus be advisable that the response be coordinated in some manner. For example, enterprise will require ideally a single point of contact and optimum visibility of what offerings are available to it. The resultant offerings, be they full-time programmes or more focused specialist modules to meet specific requirements, will most likely move well beyond what might reasonably be sponsored out of the limited NTF; for this reason again, THEA proposes that a more strategic approach be adopted and that it be shaped in a manner that affords employers a voice in determining priorities as committed to by minsters Donohoe and Bruton.
The terms of reference for the review already suggest a number of the actions that are likely to emerge. These are contingent on greater linkages between academia and enterprise. Such linkages are already there in various guises, be it the membership of governing authorities, industrial advisory groups, the excellent networks promoted by the developmental agencies, or through such as the Regional Skills Fora. A recommendation that might draw these together and provide greater intelligence around current skills availability, and future requirements both nationally and at different regional levels, would be welcome.
Dr Joseph Ryan
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Did you know that certain foot problems are often early signs of diabetes? If you have diabetes, you may suffer from sores that don't heal, numbness, weakness, burning or coldness, blisters, dry skin, itching and other disorders of the feet. If left untreated, you are at risk of infection and other severe foot problems.
Diabetic foot problems are one of the leading causes of amputations of the lower limbs. A damaged nervous system is often to blame. Weakened nervous systems aren't able to effectively convey messages from the feet and this causes numbness. Normal sweat secretion and oil production in the feet are also impaired causing abnormal pressure and skin issues that often result in sores. Unfortunately, the disease often renders the body unable to effectively fight off infections. And these open sores, or ulcers, on the bottom of the feet lead to bacterial infection, which can lead to amputation in severe cases. But the good news is, research shows that most diabetic foot ulcers are preventable with regulated blood sugar control and regular foot care.
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Capital Punishment: Cruelty or Justice?
Capital punishment is also known as the death penalty, a state-sanctioned practice of intentionally executing a person as a punishment for a crime. The sentence that is ordered to punish the criminal is said to be a death sentence. The crimes that are death-sentenced are known as capital crimes, capital felonies, or capital offenses, crimes such as terrorism, rape, mass murder, genocide, war crimes, etc come under capital crimes, 170 countries have abolished the death penalty and don't practice it.
In several countries, Capital Punishment is controversial and, Amnesty International an international non-government organization that focuses on human rights considers the death penalty a violation of human rights due to "the right to life and the right to live free from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment."[1] In addition, the United Nations under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and even the European Union under article 2 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union stops capital punishment protecting these rights.
The usual methods used to perform the death penalty include hanging, shooting, beheading, stoning, crucifixion, gas asphyxiation, electrocution, and lethal injection. The death penalty is considered to give only for serious crimes that are committed by criminals and international laws prohibit the execution of people with mental illness, pregnant women, and young people who were under 18 when the offense was committed. International laws also consider the observance of fair trial guarantees in such a way that it inflicts very little suffering as possible on the offender.
Why is Capital punishment required?
Society must eliminate the serious crimes that are committed by offenders and protect the safety and welfare of the citizens of the nation. By giving the death penalty to murderers, we can stop them from murdering anybody ever again. Capital Punishment benefits society by discouraging serious crimes the punishment may stop people from committing crimes to avoid getting the death sentence.
By keeping the death penalty in practice, we can head off the deaths of people who could be murdered by serial killers in the future by keeping the fear of death for committing the crime of murder which will cause a lot of loss for society. Justice demands the death of those who committed capital crimes.
Justice ensures that everyone is treated equally under the law while the person who has committed a significant crime deserves the death penalty and should not escape the fate of death, death justice is preserved, death penalty reduces the chance of illegal escape like the sayings go "an eye for an eye" and Justice to the victims and victims' families by giving solace or closure to the families after a horrible life-changing event in their lives.
Why is Capital punishment cruel?
Capital punishment violates the most fundamental human right -"the right to life and the right to live free from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment." An innocent person may release from prison for crimes he has not committed but if an innocent person is executed for the crimes, he has not committed then it's impossible to correct the mistake. There is no valid evidence that the death sentence reduces crime more effectively than a prison term. Humans should not kill other humans won't matter the reason for attempting the execution because killing is killing and thus goes against morals. Inhumane methods used to perform executions such as using drugs, and firearms can be very painful. Death penalty wastes life, capital punishment also harms society by cheapening the value of life, it is much more expensive to execute a person than to imprison them for life and the procedure requires tremendous precautions which need to be taken at all stages while performing the execution.
Life sentencing a better alternative:
Many countries have been considering Life sentencing instead of Capital Punishment, Life sentencing is also called Life Without Parole which includes imprisonment until the natural death of a convict with no parole, through this the person can religiously redeem himself as they realize the mistake they have done and ask for forgiveness or mercy. This also avoids the execution of an innocent person who hasn't committed the crime.
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In 1972, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down capital punishment statutes in Furman v. Georgia, reducing all pending death sentences to life imprisonment at the time.[2] Subsequently, a majority of states enacted new death penalty statutes, and the court affirmed the legality of capital punishment in the 1976 case Gregg v. Georgia.[3]Since then, more than 7,800 defendants have been sentenced to death;[4] of these, more than 1,500 have been executed.[5] At least 185 people who were sentenced to death since 1972 have since been exonerated, about 2.4% or one in 42.[6] As of December 16, 2020, 2,591 convicts are still on death row. [7] As of January 2022, there were 44 inmates on federal death row.[8] The Human Rights Measurement Initiative,[9] gives the US a score of 5.6 out of 10 for the right to freedom from the death penalty.[10]
In the 2008 case of Baze Vs. Rees, the United States Supreme Court had to decide on the constitutional validity of lethal injection used as means of capital punishment. It held, "lethal injection does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment."[11]A similar judgment was pronounced in the case of Glosssip Vs. Gross and Bucklew Vs. Plythe.
New Hampshire: "Prior to the abolition of capital punishment in the Granite State, the death penalty could be sought in capital murder cases, which must involve:
the murder of police and court officers,
murder of judges
murders for hire
murders connected to drug deals, rape, kidnapping and home invasions.
Lethal injection was the primary form of execution. The last execution in New Hampshire (by hanging) was carried out in 1939. Each state can set its own policies for the death penalty, abolishing it entirely or imposing it for certain crimes. However, there is also a federal death penalty which can apply to certain offenses that fall under the federal government's jurisdiction. Such crimes include terrorism offenses, murders committed in relation to major drug felonies, treason, robberies committed in federal jurisdictions, and more. Federal executions are much rarer than state executions."[12]
When a crime is committed then the victims need complete justice but that cannot lead to taking the life of another person because every life has value and the power to end someone's life is inhumane and nobody has the right over a person's life. There can be many other ways to provide justice to the victim instead of using capital punishment as it is cruel and there is no proper evidence that it reduces capital crimes.
[1] Capital punishment - Wikipedia
[2] Barry Latzer (2010), Death Penalty Cases: Leading U.S. Supreme Court Cases on Capital Punishment, Elsevier, p. 37.
[3] Supra 1.
[4] "Death Sentences in the United States From 1977 By State and By Year". Death Penalty Information Center.
[5] "Execution Statistics Summary – State and Year". people.smu.edu/rhalperi/.
[6] "Innocence: List of Those Freed from Death Row". Death Penalty Information Center. Archived
[7] "The Death Penalty in 2020: Year End Report" (PDF). Death Penalty Information Center.
[8] "List of Federal Death-Row Prisoners". deathpenaltyinfo.org. Death Penalty Information Center.
[9] "Human Rights Measurement Initiative". Human Rights Measurement Initiative.
[10] "United States - HRMI Rights Tracker"
[11] http://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195395082.001.0001/oxfordhb-9780195395082-e-24.
[12] Death Penalty | NH Issue Brief | Citizens Count
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JDAIM: Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month
February is known as Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York is proud to join together with Jewish organizations and communities from all over the world in this unified effort to raise awareness and champion the civil rights of people with disabilities.
Together we can foster a more inclusive Jewish community that emphasizes the value, dignity, and capabilities of each and every individual.
JDAIM Programming & Events
All events are free (unless otherwise noted) and are open to the community:
Tuesday, February 5, 5:30 PM at Jewish Federation of NENY,The Golub Center, 184 Washington Avenue Ext., Albany, NY 12203: Coffeehouse–The Brainwaves, the band from Living Resources, will perform, followed by clips from Shalva's performances at Eurovision. Light fare and beverages offered. The Brainwaves is a band comprised of members who have survived a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The band is dedicated to bringing music and joy to others. The Brainwaves Band is part of the Acquired Brain Injury Program at Living Resources Corp. based in Albany, NY. The Shalva Band is on to the next round of "The Rising Star" in Israel. The winner of the reality TV contest represents Israel at Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv in May 2019.
Sunday, February 10, 1:45 PM to 2:30 PM at Schenectady JCC: Annual Mid-Winter Summer Blowout event. An open house to promote the different departments of the JCC. On that day, we will offer a dedicated slot for sensible swimming from 1:45 PM to 2:30 PM. More info can be obtained by contacting Pablo Olivares, Aquatics Director. There will be sensory activities during the event.
Sunday, February 10, 3:20 PM to 4:20 PM at Albany JCC: We are partnering with the Bizzy Beez Activity Center to provide a multi-sensory gym for children of all ages and abilities to explore at the Albany JCC. Please register online at www.albanyjcc.org/register, in person at the Member Service Desk or email Lisa at LisaM@albanyjcc.org for more information.
Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 PM at Jewish Federation of NENY,The Golub Center, 184 Washington Avenue Ext., Albany, NY 12203: Screening of Praying With Lior. Winner of multiple awards and acclaimed by audiences around the world, Praying with Lior asks whether someone with Down syndrome can be a "spiritual genius." Many believe Lior is close to G-d–at least that's what his family and community believe–though he's also a burden, a best friend, an inspiration and an embarrassment, depending on who is asked and when. As this moving and entertaining documentary moves to its climax, Lior must pass through the gateway to manhood–his Bar Mitzvah.
Wednesday, February 13 and Wednesday, February 20, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Crossgates Mall: Families with children with special needs can experience the LEGO Americana Roadshow created just for them at Crossgates (on the lower level by Lord & Taylor) on both Wednesdays during this event. This compassionate, sensory-friendly event allows children with special needs to experience LEGOs in a comforting environment prior to mall hours.
Wednesday, February 13, 7:00 PM at Jewish Federation of NENY,The Golub Center, 184 Washington Avenue Ext., Albany, NY 12203 (PAID EVENT): Coloring isn't just for the kids anymore, it's also for adults! Coloring can reduce stress, anxiety, and be overall therapeutic. Join us for Color Me Calm with NextDor. NextDor: The Next Generation of Leadership is the Young Adult Division of Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, ages 22-40. REGISTER HERE: https://www.jewishfedny.org/events/colormecalm2019/
Friday, February 15, 8:00 PM at B'nai Sholom Reform Congregation, 420 Whitehall Rd, Albany, NY 12208: During Shabbat services–there will be a talk given as part of the congregation's effort to raise JDAIM awareness. Roy Fruiterman will be speaking about his experiences in, "Raising a Jewish Child with Disabilities." The community is welcome.
Tuesday, February 19, starting at 1:00 PM at Congregation Ohav Shalom, 113 New Krumkill Rd, Albany, NY 12208: Join us for a double-feature screening of Finding Nemo and Finding Dory. Allergy friendly snacks served. Bring comfy seating and blankets! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday, February 24, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM at Ring Around the Spectrum, 1214 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, 12110 (PAID EVENT): Enjoy the end of winter break with a round of fun before school starts again! Join the NextDor Young Families cluster at Ring Around the Spectrum in Latham for an afternoon of play. Ring Around is a sensory gym that's suitable for all ages and abilities. Please note that this is not a drop-off event, and parents are welcomed to sit on the couch and hang out with one another while their kids play. NextDor: The Next Generation of Leadership is the Young Adult Division of Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, ages 22-40. REGISTER HERE: https://www.jewishfedny.org/events/ringaroundthespectrum2019/
Tuesday, February 26 at 7:00 PM at Jewish Federation of NENY,The Golub Center, 184 Washington Avenue Ext., Albany, NY 12203: Screening of Life, Animated. Life, Animated tells the remarkable story of how Owen found a pathway to language and a framework for making sense of the world through Disney animated films. By evocatively interweaving classic Disney sequences with verité scenes from Owen's life, the film explores how identification and empathy with characters like Simba, Jafar, and Ariel create a context for him to understand his feelings and interpret reality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY5wsdfgjXg
Saturday, March 2 at Congregation Ohav Shalom, 113 New Krumkill Rd, Albany, NY 12208: Discussion and activities will be led by David Kieval, Psy.D and Emily Kieval, MA, Educational Consultant and Inclusion Specialist, both of whom have been deeply involved with inclusion and disabilities awareness in Jewish camp, school, and other settings.
Questions? Contact Marci Galinkin at (518) 783-7800 ext. 239 or mgalinkin@jewishfedny.org.
All In: Our Inclusive Community is dedicated to advancing and fostering inclusion, ensuring that everyone feels invited and encouraged to participate in Jewish life in the Capital Region.
The Nathan L. and Suzanne K. Wolfson Fund Merit Award program provides merit awards for Jewish undergraduate students who are blind or visually impaired and are attending accredited colleges or universities. The awards are administered by JBI International in accordance with the Wolfson Fund's guidelines. Each awardee will receive at least $2,500, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. For additional information and to apply, visit http://www.wolfsonfund.org


It's so difficult trying to gauge the weather these days - will it be warm and sunny? Or will there be torrential rain to ruin my hair and soak through my ballet pumps? Too windy for a skirt? Too sticky for jeans? What is a girl to do??
This outfit is one way to solve the what-to-wear dilemma: the trousers from H&M are quite light and somewhat looser than jeans so I don't have to worry about them clinging to my legs if it heats up. Up top it's all about layering - I usually add a scarf when I leave the house in case the temperature drops, and the Topshop cardie is a lovely light material that won't leave me too chilly if it rains (which, inevitably, it did a few hours after these pictures were taken). I wore this to meander round Chelmsford for a spot of Cafe Rouge lunch (I love the Croque Saumon) and a wee bit of shopping. I got suckered into buying the new No7 mascara at the till in Boots - review to follow!
Please excuse Henry Hoover crashing my pictures - I did point out later that he kind of matches my shoes! I'm just relieved neither of the dogs made it into the photos, although they were both lurking looking cute (hence why I am looking down in the second photo!). I think they would make excellent bloggers if, you know, they could write. Or wore clothes. Or posed when I asked them to.
Finally, make up for today! I used a smidgen of MAC Studio Fix fluid as it makes me look a bit more tanned (and heavens knows I need all the help I can get as there is no way I'll get a tan from the weather here!). I also loaded on the Benefit Bella Bamba and finished the look with a slick of Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Chance - such a pretty girlie shade! I've been liking a bit of a smoky eye recently, using MAC Bare Study paintpot with Naked Buck in the crease and a bit of eyeliner; I think it makes my eyes look bigger!


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Researching police in/under protest
Peter Ullrich, Technische Universität Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin
https://web.archive.org/web/20200109230507/https://depositonce.tu-berlin.de/bitstream/11303/7522/3/ullrich_ipbworkingpapers2018.pdf
The police, in particular the riot police, can be a rather inaccessible object of investigation, whose reservations towards research are analysed with reference to five "barriers on the way to the police": 1) police control of access to the field, 2) the doubly asymmetric research relationship, 3) steering attempts by the police, 4) the sceptical attitude of interviewees and 5) the restrained discussion behaviour. However, what appears as a hurdle from a research perspective rather allows more » ... ures of the object itself to be reconstructed and is explained here as a result of organisational characteristics and of police culture. These include a prevalence of narratives of police "innocence" and "powerlessness" with which resistance against external aspirations for control is buttressed. The police views itself from its perspective as constantly being unjustly publicly criticised. The basic attitude of reserve if not hostility towards research leads to the definitional power of the police in its field of action partially being transferred also to the research. However, police interference has its limits, and there are counterstrategies that will be set forth. Most data used are from a GTM project on protest policing, based primarily on group discussions and expert interviews with riot police.
doi:10.14279/depositonce-6742 fatcat:giacwvvjbjennbl7tksfr7z5eu
Peter Ullrich, Technische Universität Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin. "Researching police in/under protest." (2018)


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Q: Keep tooltip inside of parent container I am using jQuery UI Tooltip in a web app.  By default the position of the tooltip is bottom-left of the 'tool-tipped element'.  However, when the tooltip will not fit in the browser window, it switches to bottom right.
This behavior is great, however rather than determining whether to position the tooltip bottom right or bottom left based on the width of the browser window, I would like to determine this based on the width of a parent container, so that the tooltips do not display outside of an area that I determine.

Please note I am aware of how to control the position manually with the API, I am looking for away to control the logic of the positioning globally.
$(function() {
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});

This is so far I have done.

A: You can achieve anything related to positioning of tooltip using the position option in the jQuery UI Tooltip. The jQuery UI Position option contain many further options such as my, at etc. Once such option is within. This can be used to limit the position of an element within another.
Here, the tooltips position can be contained within the parent element simply by initializing the tooltip as follows.
$( '#bodyInner' ).tooltip({
    position:{ within: "#bodyInner"}
});

Here is the Demo.


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Bristol's Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences, Theatre Concentration provides hands-on training where students learn and refine their craft experientially.
Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to transfer to a four-year institution and/or begin working professionally. The program's rigorous and rewarding course of study prepares students for the competitive demands of the professional world, within an inclusive, safe and nurturing space for artistic exploration and personal growth.
After Bristol
Bristol Community College participates in the statewide MassTransfer program and has developed many transfer agreements to ease the transfer of credits and help you make the most of your college education. For a complete listing of eligible MassTransfer programs and current Bristol articulation agreements, visit the Transfer Services webpage.
Many students continue their studies in theatre at four year institutions such as the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, Hofstra University, Marymount Manhattan College, Emerson College, Brown University, Bridgewater State College, Rhode Island College, University of Rhode Island, North Carolina School of Arts and others.
Bristol Alumni have worked in all aspects of theatre performance and administration both locally and nationally!
For more information about the associate in arts in liberal arts & sciences, theatre concentration, please visit the academic catalog.
Register now for one of our exciting classes:
THE 113 - Actors Scene Study
Read plays and act in selected scenes. This is a fun and exciting class where you will learn the fundamentals of taking a script from the page to the stage. Counts as a Humanities Elective!
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Learn the basics of script writing. Create dynamic and interesting characters, dream up vibrant and interesting worlds, structure your stories properly. This class will give you what you need to write compelling plays and screenplays, as well as improve dialogue and characterization in your short stories or novel. Counts as a Humanities Elective!
THE 136 - Stagecraft
This class is all about creativity! Work in the scene shop creating and building sets and props. Work in our brand new Costume Shop creating and building costumes. Participate backstage in Bristol's Main Stage Premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream!
THE 123 - Rehearsal and Performance
You will audition for, rehearse, and perform in a production of A Midsummer Night's Dream on the Bristol Mainstage. This class requires about 20 hours of outside rehearsals a week. Counts as a Humanities Elective!
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WATCH Syrian Army Storm Daesh Positions in Dormant Volcanos in Country's South
© Sputnik / Basem Haddad
The remnants of the terrorist group were earlier reported to have been cut off from their supply routes in the As-Suwayda desert, with Syrian government troops on course to mopping up the last of the entrenched militants from the area.
The Syrian Army is storming extinct volcanos in the Tulul al-Safa area in the wilderness of As-Suwayda governorate. The offensive, conducted across multiple directions simultaneously, is being covered by a Sputnik correspondent embedded with Syrian forces.
Nearly a dozen Daesh* militants, mostly snipers hidden away in the gorges on the approaches to the area's strategic heights, were eliminated on Wednesday, according to the military.
An officer involved in the operation offered Sputnik details about the course of the offensive.
© AFP 2019 / Anas AL-DYAB
'Civil War in Syria Will Not End in Idlib' – Israeli Publicist
"The forces of the Syrian Army continue to advance to the heights of Tulul al-Safa," he said. "The terrorists have begun to suffer from hunger and thirst after the siege was imposed. When their supplies ran out, militants tried several times to break through the encirclement, but to no avail."
The military cut Daesh off from its supply lines last week after several weeks of intense fighting.
According to the officer, Syrian artillery continues to pound the militants' positions, and is fully equipped to continue its operations. "As a result of yesterday's attack, the army advanced 3.5 km. Fighting continues. The operation will continue until the area is completely freed of the terrorists," he said.
Syrian Army carrying out offensive in the Tulul al-Safa area in country's south.
Last month, the Russian General Staff reported that the Syrian government had successfully restored its control over the southern provinces of Al-Suwayda, Daara and Quneitra. International focus has since shifted from south Syria to Idlib province in the country's north. Idlib is now the last major stronghold for anti-government forces, which is dominated by a motley collection of jihadist militants, including the Nusra Front.
Terrorists Preparing to Use Real Chemical Weapons Against Children in Idlib – Russian MoD
Western powers have threatened to attack Syria if Damascus launches an operation to liberate Idlib. On Wednesday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian warned that Paris was prepared to "react firmly together with its allies" if the Syrian army used chemical weapons. Earlier, the Russian military reported that it had evidence that an al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group and the White Helmets were planning to stage a false flag attack and blame it on the Syrian government to prompt a military intervention by Western powers.
*AKA ISIS/ISIL, a terrorist group outlawed in Russia and many other countries.
**AKA Al-Qaeda in Syria. Also outlawed in Russia and many other countries.
US Ambassador Haley Seethes at Syria and Russia Over Contrived Chemical Threat
Terrorist-Held Idlib the Only Excuse for Illegal US Presence in Syria – Observer
Pentagon: White Helmets Carry Out Strictly Humanitarian Mission in Syria
EU Cannot Ignore to Looming Humanitarian Catastrophe in Syria's Idlib - Juncker
snipers, offensive, Daesh, Syrian Army, As-Suwayda, Syria


One day I picked up my wife (girlfriend at the time this happened) from her CIMA class and she related a story which her lecturer had mentioned during class. He had said, "everything in its natural state is in a mess and if we want to tidy up things, we need to put in some effort".
The more I thought about it the more I realized how true this statement is. When I was a schooling I remember how messy my room was. No matter how much I tried to keep it nice and tidy, it automatically got transformed into a living hell. I remember how my clothes worked shifts. During daytime they were on the bed and when bed time approached they sought shelter on my desk! The same applied for my school books, sporting gear, newspapers, magazines and whatnot. I also remember how hard I worked the day before the new year to clean up everything and make my room a 'room sweet room'. However the week after the new year the unavoidable will happen again and this goes on forever.
Now that I am married and live in a new home, I have to put in extra effort as I am no longer tidying up a single room, but a whole home. It's quite surprising how things can get quite messy with no effort at all. I have a drawer at home which has my stationary, some keys and some bills which gets messed up almost every other day. No matter how much I tell myself that I need to keep it tidy, the drawer does not abide by it.
Well, as this is the natural state of 'things' I guess I have to live with it and remind myself daily to keep everything neat. A simple thing I follow to avoid mess, is to keep something where it was after I have done using it. Following simple practices like keeping the keys in one place, keeping the stationary orderly in drawers, folding clothes and putting them in the wardrobe will also help to avoid messy rooms. In this new year I plan to follow these acts and make less mess as possible because I am tired of spending days to clean up my home after it has become one huge mess.
The writer is an IT professional working in the capacity of an Associate Tech Lead at Eurocenter DDC. He is also the co-founder of the newest and the trendiest photography studio, Friends with Lenses.


Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC), in Superior, Wis., is working to develop a new geothermal heating core course for its Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology associate degree program. The geothermal heating course – a unique offering among Wisconsin's 16 technical colleges – will prepare program graduates and heating venting and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals to install, troubleshoot and repair geothermal heating systems.
"Geothermal energy is an efficient source of heating and cooling because it uses the core temperature of the earth to lower or raise the internal temperature of a building," said Garry Krause, academic dean-Trade and Technical, at WITC. "We are seeing a very rapid rise in the number of installed geothermal heating/cooling systems in Wisconsin." The technology, he said, is becoming less expensive and significantly cuts energy usage and utility costs for homeowners and businesses.
The geothermal core course will build upon skills learned in previous program courses, according to Krause. But, it will also be open as a stand-alone course for HVAC professionals – offering them a chance to master the competencies needed for certification.
While Krause isn't yet certain how the "green" course will be funded, its development follows a significant push by the federal government to "stimulate" the development of training opportunities for the field of "green" energy.
To discover more, visit www.witc.edu. To find out more about WIDS, visit www.wids.org.


When I bought my first Mac last month - a 15" MacBook Pro - I wasn't thrilled about the $2000+ price tag (even though I did save a few hundred upgrading the RAM myself). But I wasn't just buying one computer, I was getting two. Not only was I: 1) getting a Mac, a platform I'd long wanted to dive into, but 2) I was also purchasing a computer that could run a familiar old friend - Windows.
Using the previously-mentioned virtual machine software, Parallels Desktop for Mac ($79.99), you can run Mac OS X and Windows (XP, Vista, you name it) side-by-side. Here's how I've set up my Parallels installation to make working in multiple OSes easy and fun.
Interested? Below I've detailed how I've set up XP in Parallels, along with a few tweaks for getting that oh-so-cool fullscreen OS-switching across the cube.
This is the easiest part of the process. The people who make Parallels are very good at what they do so installing a virtual machine in Parallels is a breeze.
To create a new virtual machine in which to run XP, open Parallels and go to File -> New VM. The wizard will walk you through setting up the virtual machine, starting with the option for creating a typical VM, which you will most likely want to do.
Next, tell Parallels the OS-type you want to install as a virtual machine (in my case, it was Windows XP). Finish the wizard, and now you can open the virtual machine and tweak any settings you like by going to File -> Open and selecting the VM you just created.
When you're ready to install XP, insert your XP installation CD and click the green play button on the side of the Parallels window. If you've ever installed XP, everything from here on out should be old hat to you. If it's not, you could follow Gina's guide to installing Windows from step 4 on.
Once you've completed your installation, the first thing you should do is install a program called Parallels Tools by selecting VM -> Install Parallels Tools while Windows is running. I was an idiot and missed the section in the quick start guide on Parallels Tools for the first week I was playing with the program, so don't make the same mistake. Parallels Tools is what makes working in Parallels so great. It improves mouse movement, video, and pretty much everything else necessary to a modern OS.
Now that you've got Windows installed, there are still those always-important tweaks you want to make on a new Windows install. Gina's top Windows tweaks is a good place to start.
To give XP it's own little side-of-the-cube like you saw in the video, you'll need to install previously-mentioned VirtueDesktops, a life-saving desktop management software.
I like to arrange the virtual desktops in a straight row that flips across a cube (like in the screencast). To do this, open the VirtueDesktops preferences and select Cube from the Transitions options. Then select the Layouts and Pagers pane, and make your columns and rows into a nx1 configuration (I do 3x1, but you can do whatever fits your needs).
I had a bit of trouble at first getting Parallels to work with VirtueDesktops in that snazzy way you saw in the screencast, so here are a few tips so that you don't have the same problems.
Alt-Enter will put Parallels into fullscreen, but fullscreen mode might not work with desktop switching in VirtueDesktops as-is. If it doesn't, go to the Parallels preferences and select User Interface -> Advanced and make sure that "Exit fullscreen on focus lost" is unchecked. That may work for you, but it didn't for me, and every time I tried switching desktops, Parallels would still drop out of fullscreen mode, which was a major pain.
Lucky for me, with the help of the Parallels crew and the VirtueDesktop developer (thanks, guys!), I learned that something about the Universal Access pane of my Mac's System Preferences was to blame, so in order to use Parallels in fullscreen with the handy desktop switching of VirtueDesktops, you need to uncheck the checkbox labeled "Enable access for assistive devices."
This led to sort of a bummer for me because Universal Access is required in order to use TextExpander. I wrote an Applescript that I use to launch Parallels while automatically turning off Textpander and Universal Access, and another that turns them back on. This makes the process a bit easier for me, though I do hope some day I can keep TextExpander enabled while running Parallels in fullscreen.
I've made my Applescripts available below, but be forewarned: I'm an Applescript novice, so I'm sure these could be improved. Right now you have to enter your administrator password each time you run it.
Once you've got the fullscreen business working, it's just a matter of using the VirtueDesktop desktop switching hotkey (which I've left at the default Ctrl-Shift-Left/Right) to switch back and forth between your desktops.
Finally, you may find (as I did) that when you're working on a Mac, switching back and forth between Windows and OS X, it can get a little sticky keeping your keyboard shortcuts straight. I've found it helpful to remap some of my Windows keys to match more closely with my Mac shortcuts using previously-mentioned freeware program KeyTweak.
Windows only: Freeware application KeyTweak lets you remap any key on your computer's keyboard.
If you've used Parallels in your workflow, I'd love to hear your tips and tricks for getting more from Parallels. If you've got any questions about the whole Parallels experience, I'd be happy to answer them, so let's hear 'em in the comments.
Adam Pash is an associate editor for Lifehacker who's too greedy to stick to just one operating system. His special feature Hack Attack appears every Tuesday on Lifehacker. Subscribe to the Hack Attack RSS feed to get new installments in your newsreader.


A recent poll by the Pew organization showed that while those of us in Our Nation's Capital and the 2,375 people who watch cable chat shows are consumed by the looming sequester, the other 75% of Americans are just shrugging, sighing, and smiling knowingly that the world will go on after Friday.
I came across an article yesterday that talked about the government (money from the feds, being spent by a state) trying to bring broadband access to hills and hollers in West Virginia.
I write for a coalition of about 300 companies and organizations called Broadband for America so I know a lot about this.
About 95 percent of American homes and businesses have access to broadband. The Federal government would like to get a broadband connection to that last five percent.
To that end they have come up with a program that allows states to get money to do just that - bring broadband to places that are not economically feasible for the major network providers.
In West Virginia there are many places that qualify as not being economically feasible, so the state applied for this Federal money (OUR money) to string some wires and make some connections and bibbidy-bobbidy-boo Internet for all.
Unfortunately for us the people in Charleston, WV who were doing the purchasing had not idea what they were doing.
One night, a guy stood on the West Virginia bank of the Ohio River wanting to get across. Another guy, on the Ohio shore says he'll shine his flashlight and the Mountaineer can walk across to the Ohio side.
The West Virginian says, "You must think I'm dumb. I'll get half way across and you'll turn off that light."
The people in the state government who were responsible for buying the necessary wires and whatnot to get everyone connected signed a contract with Cisco - the switch and router people - to provide the switches and routers necessary to do it.
Cisco sold the State of West Virginia some routers that cost up to $20,000 each. These routers were for mid- to high-capacity implementations.
According to an article in ArsTechnica.com, seven of these high-capacity, $20,000-a-copy routers, were installed in Clay, West Virginia; population 491. One for every 70 inhabitants.
Another $20,000 router was installed in the library of Marmet, West Virginia. The town of 1,500 citizens has a one-room library with a single internet connection. The library is open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturday.
All in all, the State of West Virginia is the proud owner, according to reporter Nate Anderson, of some "1,164 Cisco model 3945 branch routers."
Total cost? $24 million dollars.
There is a growing chorus of anti-private industry types calling for the government - Federal, State, and Local - to take over the design, installation, and maintenance of broadband internet service.
No private company would have been duped into pouring $24 million into that kind of equipment. It would be like going to the hardware store for a shovel to plant a rose bush and coming home with a back hoe.
Cisco would not have dared try to oversell a corporate Internet Service Provider because that company would have thrown Cisco off its corporate books forever.
The Federal government, with the best of intentions, sent $24 million to the State of West Virginia and Cisco - turned the flashlight off halfway across the river.
Private companies are successful because they know what they need to know. Governments are not successful when they try to do what private companies do because governments do not know what they need to know.
Twenty four million dollars is a long way from $16.6 trillion but this is only one example of one small project in one relatively small state.
On the Secret Decoder Ring page today: A link to a blog about that Pew poll and another to the article about West Virginia that you should read. Also a Mullfoto from Monday night of the full moon over Alexandria, VA.


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I am getting the above error when searching for frame. Can someone help me get around this please.
This is the code I have written
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Stuck In My Head Volume 11
Back with some of my favorite songs of March. Laidback vibes were the theme this month that didn't have that many great releases. However, the top 2 tracks are the opposite with ITZY's continuing dominance and CRAXY's great debut. Enjoy and be prepared for April's batch of songs coming soon!
ITZY - Wannabe
Often imitated, but never replicated, ITZY's sound is back and Wannabe definitely lived up to the huge expectations. A pulsating groove perfect for strutting starts off the song with attitude. I love ITZY's performance as it gives the bright tone without the aegyo chirpiness. This is quintessential ITZY. The song is extremely catchy and gets better every listen. I was blown away by the dance break with an instrumental stuffed to the breaking point before exploding in the final chorus.
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CRAXY - Aria
The first listen of Aria, I was on the edge of my seat because of the constant changing of musical sections. The chorus comes in very briefly a minute in before veering in a different direction. I enjoy the use of traditional instruments throughout the song. The bridge is jarring at first as it throws traditional song structure out the window, but the explosive climax ties it all together ending on a high.
ONEUS - A Song Written Easily
A Song Written Easily harkens back to the tropical EDM sound that took over 2019. The song rests on the catchy melody that is found in the chorus and in the instrumental. Vocally, ONEUS are able to showcase their smooth, polished vocals which also provide a calming vibe. A refreshing vibe will only improve the appeal of the song as time goes on.
Victon - Howling
Howling's strongest point is the chorus. It is what keeps me coming back for more. Although generic sounding with its muted synths and percussion, the hook's energy is reminiscent of the angsty energy from the second generation of boy groups. The verses, on the other hand, are less successful as they seem as if they are just making way for the chorus. However, this is the best moody trap boy song of the year.
Yezi - Home
Yezi returns with another track one month removed from her last solo release. Home is the old EDM anthem type of song that I love. The song hit the nostalgic spot I had for this type of song with its beat and positive energy. Yezi's vocals bring life to an otherwise generic song. The high and soft tones are perfectly placed throughout the song.
Ong Seong Wu - Gravity
Seong Wu's Gravity is an airy, atmospheric track. The tension is palpable throughout the song thanks to Seong Wu's performance. The cathartic hook makes the song a solid albeit generic pop song. Gravity does a good job showcasing Seong Wu's vocal abilities as he was known as a strong dancer during Wanna One's stint. The song doesn't push any boundaries, but is a pleasant emotion-filled pop track.
AleXa - Do Or Die
AleXa has gotten a lot of attention thanks to her journey in the k-pop industry. AleXa's charisma draws you in from the start.The verses are similar to those you might find in BLACKPINK or ITZY's repertoire with its attitude-dirven verses. At its best moments, the instrumental explodes with throbbing percussions with its Brazilian influence. The final moments are the most intense with filtered vocals and a new instrumental. To get the most out of the song, the music video must be watched while listening.
Kang Daniel - 2U
2U is a subdued r&b track that rests on its groove. Daniel's performance is laid-back and smooth with its airy layered vocals. I love how the chorus easily the best part with its carefree vibe slowly becoming more addictive with each repetition. Even though the song is very straightforward, it is oddly stimulating and enjoyable. A perfect song to relax to.
Kim Sejeong - Plant (화분)
Before we begin, Jellyfish Entertainment, can we please have a Gugudan comeback. A Kim Sejeong ballad, Plant takes advantage of all of Sejeong's strengths with her amazing vocals. A dreamy, gentle piano-driven song that provides that warm and comforting hug during this global pandemic. The song won't blow you away, but the fragility is what gives the song its appeal. There are no dynamic changes or that power note, but the song's power comes from switching between subdued verses and soft choruses with her angelic falsetto.
Suho - Let's Love (사랑, 하자)
Another relaxing mid-tempo ballad courtesy of Suho of EXO. Let's Love gives off a Coldplay vibe from their earlier days with the guitar line. The instant I heard the instrumental, I was hit with a nostalgia wave. A pleasant melody perfect for those early mornings. The guitar reaches its highest point during the ending moments creating a pensive aesthetic. It's not the greatest song at a technical level, but vibes are just perfect for those chill times.
Stray Kids - On Track (바보라도 알아)
On Track provides just enough content to tide fans over until their next comeback. It isn't as bombastic as their best tracks, but is still a decent track. On Track is a subdued track reminiscent of hip-hop ballads from YG Entertainment. The layered vocals in the chorus giving it an anthemic quality. The bridge provides a nice sense of urgency that the song needed with its percussion, however I can without the constant trap hi-hats. Another laidback song, that I can enjoy while driving.
NCT 127 - Kick It (영웅)
Kick It is a departure from their recent melodic material, going with a hard-hitting hip-hop approach. Compared to their other songs of a similar style, Kick It is catchier and more approachable. I don't usually enjoy hard-hitting hip-hop tracks, but the chorus is memorable. I can do without the Bruce Lee's and new thangs, but the song is loud and in your face at the best moments. The bridge had everything in it with warped instrumentals that provided the unhinged energy that made the track a must listen.
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Apologies for such a long break in between, but I will catch up! These songs have helped me through rough times even if it's almost been a full year! Nevertheless, here are some of my favorites from August 2020!
The retro trend has taken hold of Kpop and I'm here for it.
End of 2020 is approaching fast, so let's cover some of the best tracks from the last 6 months! June was amazing in terms of music.
Still stuck in the past, we get to May 2020. Feeling the height of cabin fever, May had so many great, uplifting songs full of energy to get me through those times.
Discovering new music doesn't mean it has to be current. April had some great girl group releases, on the other hand, boy group releases weren't as spectacular. Hope you find something you haven't listened to yet!
February had some of my favorite releases this year. I still purposely look to play these songs even though it's been a couple of months.
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Richard Velkley is Celia Scott Weatherhead Professor of Philosophy at Tulane University. Professor Velkley's primary research interests include phenomenology, political philosophy, and the history of European philosophy since Kant. He is the author of Freedom and the End of Reason: On the Moral Foundation of Kant's Critical Philosophy (University of Chicago Press, 1989), Being after Rousseau: Philosophy and Culture in Question (University of Chicago Press, 2002), and Heidegger, Strauss, and the Premises of Philosophy: On Original Forgetting (University of Chicago Press, 2011), and he has edited or co-edited five collections of essays, including, most recently, Leo Strauss on Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra (University of Chicago Press, 2017). Professor Velkley was elected as President of the Metaphysical Society of America for 2017-2018, and he has been awarded fellowships from the ACLS, NEH, Earhart Foundation, Bradley Foundation,and Templeton Foundation. He received his Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University in 1978.


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void HammingRadiusBenchmarkData(const arma::Mat<float>& data, const arma::Mat<float>& dataqueries) {
    const size_t datasize = data.n_cols;
    const size_t querysize = dataqueries.n_cols;
    const size_t datadim = data.n_rows;

    size_t hashFuncs = 100;
    size_t hashBits = 32;
    size_t maxQuerySize = 1000000;
    size_t maxSearchThreshold = 3;
    size_t minRetrievalThreshold = maxQuerySize;
    size_t maxRetrievalThreshold = maxQuerySize;
    size_t knn = 100;

    for (maxSearchThreshold = 1; maxSearchThreshold < 8; ++maxSearchThreshold) {
      //Section 1: test hash indices
      std::cout << "Testing Random Projection Hashing with STDHashIndex" << std::endl;
      std::cout << "Search Radius: " << maxSearchThreshold << std::endl;
      auto results = TestLSH<RandomConstructor<MeanTransformer,
                                              RandomProjectionHashFunction,
                                              StdHashIndex,
                                              HashCollection,
                                              arma::Mat<float>>,
                             MeanTransformer,
                             RandomProjectionHashFunction,
                             StdHashIndex,
                             arma::Mat<float>
                              >::TestLSHTimings(data,
                                       dataqueries,
                                       arma::Mat<uint32_t>(), //groundtruth not used for random
                                       datadim,
                                       datasize,
                                       querysize,
                                       hashFuncs,
                                       hashBits,
                                       hashFuncs, //candidate hash functs not used for random
                                       maxSearchThreshold,
                                       maxQuerySize,
                                       maxRetrievalThreshold,
                                       minRetrievalThreshold,
                                       knn
                                      );
      auto results2 = TestLSH<RandomConstructor<MeanTransformer,
                                              RandomProjectionHashFunction,
                                              StdHashIndex,
                                              HashCollection,
                                              arma::Mat<float>>,
                             MeanTransformer,
                             RandomProjectionHashFunction,
                             StdHashIndex,
                             arma::Mat<float>
                              >::TestLSHAccuracy(data,
                                       dataqueries,
                                       arma::Mat<uint32_t>(), //groundtruth not used for random
                                       datadim,
                                       datasize,
                                       querysize,
                                       hashFuncs,
                                       hashBits,
                                       hashFuncs, //candidate hash functs not used for random
                                       maxSearchThreshold,
                                       maxQuerySize,
                                       maxRetrievalThreshold,
                                       minRetrievalThreshold,
                                       knn
                                      );

      std::cout << "Hash functions constructed " << std::get<0>(results) << std::endl;
      std::cout << "Hash Database built in " << std::get<1>(results) << " seconds." << std::endl;
      std::cout << "whole database searched in " << std::get<2>(results) << std::endl;
      std::cout << "Mean recall: " << arma::mean(arma::max(results2.first.t(),1));
      std::cout << "Mean Query Size: " << arma::mean(arma::conv_to<arma::mat>::from(arma::index_max(results2.first.t(),1))) / 20 * maxQuerySize;

      std::cout << "Testing Random Projection Hashing with Robin Hood Hash Index" << std::endl;
      std::cout << "Search Radius: " << maxSearchThreshold << std::endl;
      results = TestLSH<RandomConstructor<MeanTransformer,
                                              RandomProjectionHashFunction,
                                              ResizeableHashIndex,
                                              HashCollection,
                                              arma::Mat<float>>,
                             MeanTransformer,
                             RandomProjectionHashFunction,
                             ResizeableHashIndex,
                             arma::Mat<float>
                              >::TestLSHTimings(data,
                                       dataqueries,
                                       arma::Mat<uint32_t>(), //groundtruth not used for random
                                       datadim,
                                       datasize,
                                       querysize,
                                       hashFuncs,
                                       hashBits,
                                       hashFuncs, //candidate hash functs not used for random
                                       maxSearchThreshold,
                                       maxQuerySize,
                                       maxRetrievalThreshold,
                                       minRetrievalThreshold,
                                       knn
                                      );
      results2 = TestLSH<RandomConstructor<MeanTransformer,
                                              RandomProjectionHashFunction,
                                              ResizeableHashIndex,
                                              HashCollection,
                                              arma::Mat<float>>,
                             MeanTransformer,
                             RandomProjectionHashFunction,
                             ResizeableHashIndex,
                             arma::Mat<float>
                              >::TestLSHAccuracy(data,
                                       dataqueries,
                                       arma::Mat<uint32_t>(), //groundtruth not used for random
                                       datadim,
                                       datasize,
                                       querysize,
                                       hashFuncs,
                                       hashBits,
                                       hashFuncs, //candidate hash functs not used for random
                                       maxSearchThreshold,
                                       maxQuerySize,
                                       maxRetrievalThreshold,
                                       minRetrievalThreshold,
                                       knn
                                      );

      std::cout << "Hash functions constructed " << std::get<0>(results) << std::endl;
      std::cout << "Hash Database built in " << std::get<1>(results) << " seconds." << std::endl;
      std::cout << "whole database searched in " << std::get<2>(results) << std::endl;
      std::cout << "Mean recall: " << arma::mean(arma::max(results2.first.t(),1));
      std::cout << "Mean Query Size: " << arma::mean(arma::conv_to<arma::mat>::from(arma::index_max(results2.first.t(),1))) / 20 * maxQuerySize;
    }
    for (maxSearchThreshold = 1; maxSearchThreshold < 12; ++maxSearchThreshold) {
      std::cout << "Testing Random Projection Hashing with LSHForest" << std::endl;
      std::cout << "Search Radius: " << maxSearchThreshold << std::endl;
      auto results = TestLSH<RandomConstructor<MeanTransformer,
                                              RandomProjectionHashFunction,
                                              LSHForestHashIndex,
                                              HashCollection,
                                              arma::Mat<float>>,
                             MeanTransformer,
                             RandomProjectionHashFunction,
                             LSHForestHashIndex,
                             arma::Mat<float>
                              >::TestLSHTimings(data,
                                       dataqueries,
                                       arma::Mat<uint32_t>(), //groundtruth not used for random
                                       datadim,
                                       datasize,
                                       querysize,
                                       hashFuncs,
                                       hashBits,
                                       hashFuncs, //candidate hash functs not used for random
                                       maxSearchThreshold,
                                       maxQuerySize,
                                       maxRetrievalThreshold,
                                       minRetrievalThreshold,
                                       knn
                                      );
      auto results2 = TestLSH<RandomConstructor<MeanTransformer,
                                              RandomProjectionHashFunction,
                                              LSHForestHashIndex,
                                              HashCollection,
                                              arma::Mat<float>>,
                             MeanTransformer,
                             RandomProjectionHashFunction,
                             LSHForestHashIndex,
                             arma::Mat<float>
                              >::TestLSHAccuracy(data,
                                       dataqueries,
                                       arma::Mat<uint32_t>(), //groundtruth not used for random
                                       datadim,
                                       datasize,
                                       querysize,
                                       hashFuncs,
                                       hashBits,
                                       hashFuncs, //candidate hash functs not used for random
                                       maxSearchThreshold,
                                       maxQuerySize,
                                       maxRetrievalThreshold,
                                       minRetrievalThreshold,
                                       knn
                                      );

      std::cout << "Hash functions constructed " << std::get<0>(results) << std::endl;
      std::cout << "Hash Database built in " << std::get<1>(results) << " seconds." << std::endl;
      std::cout << "whole database searched in " << std::get<2>(results) << std::endl;
      std::cout << "Mean recall: " << arma::mean(arma::max(results2.first.t(),1));
      std::cout << "Mean Query Size: " << arma::mean(arma::conv_to<arma::mat>::from(arma::index_max(results2.first.t(),1))) / 20 * maxQuerySize;
  }

}

int main (void) {
  //constant values for the GIST dataset
  size_t width = 960;
  size_t dblength = 1000000;
  size_t querylength = 500;

  //mmap the database and query values
  int dbfd;
  float* dbfmap;
  uint64_t fsize = width * dblength * sizeof(float);
  dbfd = open(std::string("gist_mmapready").c_str(), O_RDWR);
  dbfmap = reinterpret_cast<float*>(mmap(NULL, fsize, PROT_READ | PROT_WRITE, MAP_SHARED | MAP_NORESERVE, dbfd, 0));
  if (dbfmap == MAP_FAILED) {
      close(dbfd);
      perror("Error mmapping the file");
      exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
  }
  arma::Mat<float> database = arma::Mat<float>(dbfmap, width, dblength, false);

  int qfd;
  float* qfmap;
  uint64_t qfsize = width * querylength * sizeof(float);
  qfd = open(std::string("gist_queries_mmapready").c_str(), O_RDWR);
  qfmap = reinterpret_cast<float*>(mmap(NULL, qfsize, PROT_READ | PROT_WRITE, MAP_SHARED | MAP_NORESERVE, qfd, 0));
  if (qfmap == MAP_FAILED) {
      close(qfd);
      perror("Error mmapping the file");
      exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
  }
  arma::Mat<float> queries = arma::Mat<float>(qfmap, width, querylength, false);
  std::cout << "Benchmarking GIST data" << std::endl;
  HammingRadiusBenchmarkData(database, queries);

  munmap(dbfmap, fsize);
  close(dbfd);
  munmap(qfmap, qfsize);
  close(qfd);

  //constant values for the SIFT dataset
  width = 128;
  dblength = 1000000;
  querylength = 500;

  //mmap the database and query values
  fsize = width * dblength * sizeof(float);
  dbfd = open(std::string("sift_mmapready").c_str(), O_RDWR);
  dbfmap = reinterpret_cast<float*>(mmap(NULL, fsize, PROT_READ | PROT_WRITE, MAP_SHARED | MAP_NORESERVE, dbfd, 0));
  if (dbfmap == MAP_FAILED) {
      close(dbfd);
      perror("Error mmapping the file");
      exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
  }
  database = arma::Mat<float>(dbfmap, width, dblength, false);

  qfsize = width * querylength * sizeof(float);
  qfd = open(std::string("sift_queries_mmapready").c_str(), O_RDWR);
  qfmap = reinterpret_cast<float*>(mmap(NULL, qfsize, PROT_READ | PROT_WRITE, MAP_SHARED | MAP_NORESERVE, qfd, 0));
  if (qfmap == MAP_FAILED) {
      close(qfd);
      perror("Error mmapping the file");
      exit(EXIT_FAILURE);
  }
  queries = arma::Mat<float>(qfmap, width, querylength, false);
  std::cout << "Benchmarking SIFT data" << std::endl;
  HammingRadiusBenchmarkData(database, queries);

  munmap(dbfmap, fsize);
  close(dbfd);
  munmap(qfmap, qfsize);
  close(qfd);

  return 0;
};

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Take a trip to Monkey Jungle!
Get a load of this fantastic 1955 photo borrowed from the pages of Jet magazine. Bobby Walker, in full sheik regalia, strolls the streets of Philadelphia serenading the lucky citizens with his guitar. Photo by Gaston DeVigne.
Here's the answer song to the record posted by Debbie yesterday.
It's only 2013 and I'm already tired of hearing about the next Presidential election. Now if Louis Jordan were in the race, things might be different. Via the fantastic JET archives.
Self-explanatory...to listen to the mix, CLICK HERE.
Bruce Brown shot 8mm films of surfers when he was stationed in Hawaii back in the 1950's. After moving back to California, Dale Velzy gave him $5000 to shoot a 16mm film promoting the Velzy surf team. Brown narrates and Bud Shank provides the soundtrack. The goofy narration in these films is what makes it for me.
Happy birthday to Louis Armstrong, born 112 years ago today (08/04/1901) in the world's most musical city, New Orleans. In 1961, he worked with another musical genius, Duke Ellington, on the soundtrack for the film Paris Blues, which featured Sidney Poitier, Paul Newman, Diahann Carroll and Joanne Woodward. In addition to his soundtrack contributions, Armstrong appeared in the movie, playing a character, a trumpet player naturally, called Wild Man Moore. Here's the song by that name from the soundtrack.
Photo: the Jet magazine archives.


Simply charming handmade Scandinavian dipping bowls by Broste Copenhagen! Part of the Nordic Sand tableware collection these little bowls are available in two sizes that look fantastic together, as a pair. They have three feet on the bottom, to elevate them slightly- just perfect for dips!


Deb's Update - Day 3 - too much fabric!!!!!!
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I made a web page!
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I found a great treadle machine and cabinet and can't get it!
Quilt shops in the DFW area?
Thinking about a longarm, Help please!
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Quilting on machine - how close to stitch?
question about 10 min. block, please.
Live Your Passion! #3 -Inspiration For Today!
Computerized Quilting - is it cheating?
Have learned to Tie on this Board, but need more info.
Tell me it's a good one!
St. Patricks Day Table runner patterns?
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label , name your quilt?
Have you started on Christmas gifts already?
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Blind Quilter: Inspiration to all of us "quilters"
I really NEED this sewing/craft area!
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Anyone own an Oreck steam/dry cordless iron?
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Enjoying my new quilt studio!
I thought you might like to see another of our sew nights.
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Honey.....Why do my good scissors smell like onions?? UPDATE!!
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Quilt retreats in today's economy.
Help looking for LQS in WI.
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Does Batting Revert to Its Original Size when Washed?
Fab Shop Hop - HELP!
Is it time to buy a new one?
Need help to try fix my mess!
Need ideas for next quilt!
how do you pin your "sandwich"?
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U-G-L-Y your sweater ain't got no alibi, it's ugly. Well, at least you hope so. It's the most magical time of year – where you dust off the vintage, grandma-knit hand-me-down or scour the internet for the perfect top that will make people shake their heads in disgust. It's Ugly Sweater time! Now in its 8th year!
As is tradition, the lovely people of Firestone Walker are helping us put on one of our favorite events of the year. We'll have fun holiday games, some crafting, an "Ugliest Sweater" contest, and a whole bunch of goodies from the cellar on draft. There might even be a few presents to give out to the people donning their finest yule-time apparel. We're usually one of the first ugly sweater events of the year, so you can come out and use the night to beta-test that new purchase while sipping on some not-so-ugly brews.
We'll kick off the evening around 6 pm, with the sweater contest happening around 9 pm. Please join us once again for this really fun evening of ugly!


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De vierde Koerilenstraat (Russisch: Четвёртый курильский пролив; Tsjetvjortny koerilski proliv) is een van de Koerilenstraten. De zeestraat ligt tussen de Koerileneilanden Paramoesjir en Antsiferova in het noordoosten en de eilanden Onekotan en Makanroesji in het zuidwesten. De zeestraat is 43 kilometer breed en heeft een diepte tot ongeveer 500 meter.

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text:
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Runtime.Serialization;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

namespace RemotePlusLibrary.Security.Authentication
{
    /// <summary>
    /// Provides information that the server will use to create a login screen.
    /// </summary>
    [DataContract]
    public class AuthenticationRequest
    {
        /// <summary>
        /// The reason of the login request.
        /// </summary>
        [DataMember]
        public string Reason { get; set; }
        /// <summary>
        /// The type or severity of the request.
        /// </summary>
        [DataMember]
        public AuthenticationSeverity Severity { get; set; }
        /// <summary>
        /// Creates a new instance of the AuthenticationRequest class.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="sev">The authentication severity</param>
        public AuthenticationRequest(AuthenticationSeverity sev)
        {
            Severity = sev;
        }
    }
}


text:
Q: Convert a delimited string to a List of KeyValuePair in C# My question is very similar to Convert a delimted string to a dictionary<string,string> in C#, except instead of Dictionary<String, String>, I want List<KeyValuePair<String, String>> (in my case order of those key-value pairs is important)
So, to rephrase my problem:
I have a string in the following format "key1=value1;key2=value2;key3=value3". I need to convert it to a List<KeyValuePair<String, String>> for the above mentioned key value pairs.
I can do this without using LINQ, but can this be done using LINQ? and how?

A: You have to do some tricky stuff with splitting your string. Basically, you need to split by your main delimiter (';') so you end up with: key1=value1, key2=value2, key3=value3. Then, you split each of those by the secondary delimiter ('='). Select that into a new key value pair of strings. It should look similar to this:
var str = "key1=value1;key2=value2;key3=value3";

List<KeyValuePair<string, string>> kvp = str.Split(';')
                                            .Select(x => new KeyValuePair<string, string>
                                                      (x.Split('=')[0], x.Split('=')[1]))
                                            .ToList();

EDIT:
As suggested in comment by Joel Lucsy, you can alter the select to only split once:
.Select(x => { var p = s.Split('='); return new KeyValuePair<string,string>(p[0],p[1]); })

A: Try to split by semicolon and then split every item by equal sign
"key1=value1;key2=value2;key3=value3"
.Split(';')
.Select(x=>{
   var items=x.Split('=');
   return new KeyValuePair<string,string>(items[0],items[1]);
   })
 .ToList()


Washington, Nov 8 : Beginning this month, NASA will launch a suite of six small satellite missions that will debut new methods to measure hurricanes, Earths energy budget, aerosols, and weather.
These small satellites range in size from a loaf of bread to a small washing machine and weigh from a few to 181.4 kg, NASA said in a statement on Monday.
Their small size keeps development and launch costs down as they often hitch a ride to space as a "secondary payload" on another mission's rocket -- providing an economical avenue for testing new technologies and conducting science.
"NASA is increasingly using small satellites to tackle important science problems across our mission portfolio," said Thomas Zurbuchen, Associate Administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate in Washington.
"They also give us the opportunity to test new technological innovations in space and broaden the involvement of students and researchers to get hands-on experience with space systems," Zurbuchen noted. Small-satellite technology has led to innovations in how scientists approach Earth observations from space.
Scheduled to launch this month, RAVAN, the Radiometer Assessment using Vertically Aligned Nanotubes, is a Cube-Sat that will demonstrate new technology for detecting slight changes in Earth's energy budget at the top of the atmosphere - essential measurements for understanding greenhouse gas effects on climate, NASA said.
In spring 2017, two Cube-Sats are scheduled to launch to the International Space Station for a detailed look at clouds. Data from the satellites will help improve scientists' ability to study and understand clouds and their role in climate and weather.
CYGNSS -- the Cyclone, Global Navigation Satellite System -- will be NASA's first Earth science small satellite constellation. Set to be launched in December this year, the mission will collect data to improve hurricane intensity forecasts.
TROPICS -- the Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats -- will use radiometer instruments based on the MiRaTA CubeSat that will make frequent measurements of temperature and water vapour profiles throughout the life cycle of individual storms, NASA said.