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Q: How can I set the webcam image for red laser detection? I want to make a mouse movement by detecting the red laser on the computer image I projected using Python. The problem is that I couldn't quite catch the red tone. I am having problems with projection light and other lights during detection. Should I fix this problem on code or by changing camera?
# pip install pypiwin32, numpy, opencv-python

import win32api
import win32con

import time
import os

import numpy as np
import cv2

# For windows
def simulateMouseClick(pos):
    # Cursor position is integer (current pixel)
    intPos = (int(pos[0]), int(pos[1]))
    win32api.SetCursorPos(intPos)
    win32api.mouse_event(win32con.MOUSEEVENTF_LEFTDOWN, 0, 0)
    win32api.mouse_event(win32con.MOUSEEVENTF_LEFTUP, 0, 0)

def currentMillis():
    return int(round(time.time() * 1000))

# Initialize first webcam with parameters
# sufficient to detect brightness change
# on an already bright surface, when a laser hits it
cam = cv2.VideoCapture(0)

cam.set(cv2.CAP_PROP_BRIGHTNESS, 10)
cam.set(cv2.CAP_PROP_EXPOSURE, 60)
cam.set(cv2.CAP_PROP_CONTRAST, 40)  # 30 -> default
cam.set(cv2.CAP_PROP_GAIN, 25)  # 30~40 -> projector/screen, 20~30 -> laser
cam.set(cv2.CAP_PROP_SATURATION, 40)

class frameClass:
    totalFrames = 0

undetectedLaserFrames = 0

laserInactivityThreshold = 5  # frames
maxValueThreshold = 140  # Brightness for laser

# On the PC
screenWidth = 2560
screenHeight = 1440

# Debug calibration circles color
calibrationColor = (0, 255, 0)

maxLocPrev = (-1, -1)
laserPrev = False

# Calibration corners
topLeft = (-1, -1)
botRight = (-1, -1)

def isTopCalibrated():
    return topLeft[0] != -1 and topLeft[1] != -1

def isBotCalibrated():
    return botRight[0] != -1 and botRight[1] != -1

def isCalibrated():
    return isTopCalibrated() and isBotCalibrated()

def isPrevMaxLocValid():
    return maxLocPrev[0] != -1 and maxLocPrev[1] != -1

def getCalibratedWidth():
    return botRight[0] - topLeft[0]

def getCalibratedHeight():
    return botRight[1] - topLeft[1]

while (True):
    ret, frame = cam.read()

    hsv = cv2.cvtColor(frame, cv2.COLOR_BGR2HSV)

    # find the colors within the specified boundaries and apply mask
    mask = cv2.inRange(hsv, np.array([170, 50, 50]), np.array([180, 255, 255]))  # we only want purple
    hsv = cv2.bitwise_and(hsv, hsv, mask=mask)

    h, s, v = cv2.split(hsv)
    (minValue, maxValue, minLoc, maxLoc) = cv2.minMaxLoc(v)

    # print("Undetected laser frames: {}".format(undetectedLaserFrames))

    if (maxValue > maxValueThreshold):  # Possible laser at 'maxLoc'
        # print("Possible laser at maxLoc")
        if (laserPrev == False):  # and undetectedLaserFrames >= laserInactivityThreshold): # Shot
            print("Laser -> ON")
            laserPrev = True
            if (isCalibrated()):  # Calibration is negative edge triggered, so no else
                locX = (screenWidth / getCalibratedWidth()) * (maxLoc[0] - topLeft[0])
                locY = (screenHeight / getCalibratedHeight()) * (maxLoc[1] - topLeft[1])
                simulateMouseClick((locX, locY))

        # undetectedLaserFrames = 0
    else:  # If no laser
        if (laserPrev == True):  # Negative edge calibration trigger
            print("Laser -> OFF")
            if (not isCalibrated()):
                print("Not fully calibrated,")
                if (not isPrevMaxLocValid()):
                    print("Can't calibrate, prevMaxLoc is not valid")
                    continue  # ?
                else:  # Calibrate
                    if (not isTopCalibrated()):
                        print("Calibrating Top Left Corner")
                        topLeft = maxLocPrev
                    elif (not isBotCalibrated()):
                        print("Calibrating Bot Left Corner")
                        botRight = maxLocPrev

        laserPrev = False
        # undetectedLaserFrames += 1

    if (laserPrev == True):
        maxLocPrev = maxLoc

    # Draw calibration edges on actual webcam
    if (isTopCalibrated()):
        cv2.circle(frame, topLeft, 5, calibrationColor, -1)
    if (isBotCalibrated()):  # Top would be already calibrated
        cv2.circle(frame, botRight, 5, (0, 255, 0), -1)
        cv2.circle(frame, (topLeft[0] + getCalibratedWidth(), topLeft[1]), 5, calibrationColor, -1)  # Top Right
        cv2.circle(frame, (topLeft[0], botRight[1]), 5, calibrationColor, -1)  # Bot Left

    cv2.imshow('Configured Webcam', frame)
    # cv2.imshow('HSV', hsv) # Masked HSV won't show a proper image
    cv2.imshow('V - Brightness', v)  # Useful but will ditch in future

    frameClass.totalFrames += 1

    # Till key 'q' is pressed
    if cv2.waitKey(1) == ord('q'):
        break

# Cleanup
cam.release()
cv2.destroyAllWindows()

I changed the contrast and brightness settings, but it couldn't detect the red color because it also darkened the red color.

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Q: writing result data in two different excel sheet using c# I am using c# for writing automation result. I have requirement where i have to write result in different sheet of same excel while running automation end to end flow.
When my testmethod gives result as pass then i have to write result of that testmethods in sheet1 in below format
Testclassname | testmethodname | pass(yes/No) | time

When testmethod gets failed then write like
Testclassname | testmethodname | Fail(yes/No) | time | exception

How to achieve this in c#??

A: It's a bad idea to have your Test methods themselves write to Excel files. I personally don't see much value in writing to excel files at all, but you may have your reasons.
Depending on how you run your tests, there may be better ways to achieve what you want:

*

*When using the commandline vstest.console.exe to run the tests, you can specify a Logger. The /Logger:trx will create an XML file with all the test results. The XML file is easy to parse. Either XSLT to an HTML table or use a package like Excel Package Plus or using the OleDB driver for ADO.NET.

*You can link your test results to a Build (either when tests are executed through Team Build or MTM as well as from the commandline using the /Logger:TfsPublisher (see: MSDN). You can then use the Data warehouse to create your excel file using the Excel Powerpivot features.
If you need more details, experiment, post your findings as a new question and ask specific questions.

A: You can use the TestContext to check the current test method name and also the test results:
Test name: TestContext.TestName;
Test result: TestContext.CurrentTestOutcome == UnitTestOutcome.Failed
Now you should be able to create an if-else in the TestCleanup that checks if the test failed or not, get the test-method name. Depending on the test result write it either to one or the other Excel file.
For writing to Excel files in C# I would Google and try some examples: https://www.google.com/#q=writing+to+an+excel+file+in+c%23
Update
Keep in mind that in the future as your testsuite becomes larger, you might want to run the tests in parallel. So anything in the TestCleanup has to be parallel proof. Writing to the same Excel file will lead to issues. Its better to process the test results after the run as Jesse suggested.


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The Cards Speak
Beyond Poker Blogging
All-In Magazine: The Viral Phenomenon of Poker Blogs
Poker Blogger Tourney: Profiling the Bloggers
By hdouble December 13, 2004 June 23, 2013 Uncategorized
I'm beat. Didn't get much sleep in Vegas, but had a blast. It was surreal to meet the people whose writing I've been reading over the last year. Much thanks to Pauly and The Poker Prof for setting up the tourney and the "meet and greet". When I catch up on sleep I'll write up a proper trip report, but for anyone who's interested I thought I'd give my impressions of the bloggers I met, in the order they finished in the tourney.
1. Felicia — I'd met Fel at the WSOP, but she's a tough player whose victory no one surprised. Too bad she hates hold 'em, her patience and aggression makes her an excellent tourney player.
3. Julie from the Blue Parrot — Julie was on my left at the final table, and I couldn't get a read on her at all. Seemed fearless and I was very impressed by her play.
4. Foiled Coup — "Action" Coup was tighter than Dan Harrington. Anytime he was in a pot I was petrified. Played a great tourney and had a great sense of humor to go with his game.
5. Glenn — Fel's hubby pretty much knocked me out of the tourney, and is a solid, soft-spoken player. Always thinking at the table, he was one of the few players I was afraid to get in pots with.
6. Pauly — All-around nice guy and one of the few true "hippies" I've met. Super tight, but got hit in the face with the deck in this tourney to amass a huge chip lead. Very friendly and outgoing, it was a pleasure to meet him.
7. HDouble — Can't decide if he's a jock or a geek. His NL game is pretty bad, but stole a lot of blinds in this tourney to make the final table.
8. Martin — Didn't get to play much with Martin, but seemed like a tight and solid player. Suprisingly outlasted his buddy Otis, which I'm sure he'll remind him of continuously for the next few months.
9. BG — Quiet and usually smirking, I could hang with the Genius any time. I didn't get to see much of him in the tourney, but enjoyed his wry humor in the Excalibur side games. I wish I got to watch the games with him on Sunday, as he definitely knows his football.
10. Al Cant Hang — Life of the party, Al lived up to his image and beyond. Al is a walking party, and everything around him turns into a festival. In a few minutes at the craps table he had everyone at the table (including the dealers) whooping it up. Did I mention he can drink?
11. Mas — Met the "Genius of Poker" briefly, but he seemed like a laid-back guy who was always smiling. I'm glad I didn't have to play a hand against him.
12. Otis — Very introspective and always thinking. Saw him play the hammer about 4 times with no fear in the Excalibur low limit game, and the room erupted the last time he played it, when he won a monster pot at a table next to me. Another really nice guy, I could hang out with Otis at a poker table all night.
13. Ferrari — Ferrari was on my right for most of the tourney, and played a tight, solid game. He knocked out FTrain when he turned a boat with his pocket 3s, and I tried to stay out of his way for most of the tourney.
14. Maudie — Sweet Maudie was on my left at the tourney, and came over the top of me a couple times on my steal attempts. Played excellently, but took two terrible beats and was severely crippled. I had the honor of knocking her out when I stole with 76s on the button, and she wisely defended her blind with K5o. She was crushing her table at Excalibur when I said goodbye, so I don't feel too bad about the knockout.
15. Bob — I had the honor of teaching BG's little bro how to play craps, which he took to immediately. Bob was a blast to hang out with, and a rambling-gambling type who I'd rather play craps with than poker.
16. -EV — Kevin nearly crippled me in the tourney when he pushed his short stack in against my early raise with KK. He flipped over AJ, and of course an Ace came on the flop. But my two outer hit on the river (thanks for the karma, Three Kings). Kev was an intense player, and hopefully I'll get to hang with him next time.
17. Derek — Pauly's younger bro was a laid-back guy, and always ready with a smile. I saw him take some vicious beats in the Excalibur limit game, but he never stopped grinning. A pleasure to hang out with.
18. Mrs. Can't Hang — I had the good fortune to spend a lot of time with Eva, who was a blast to hang out with (not just because she's beautiful). She was seated directly on my left in the tourney, and I knocked her out when my KQ outkicked her Q5 when a Queen came on the turn. Impossible to put on a hand (and therefore difficult to play against), Eva could be a scary no-limit player if she applied herself. It was refreshing to hear a female's perspective on the poker scene, as well as some funny stories about Al. I believe her new nickname after this weekend is "EvaCanHang".
19. G Rob — I didn't get to play with G-Rob, but he seemed to be building up chips every time I looked over at his table at the Excal. When Otis gets famous G Rob will have a job as a bodyguard– a big dude.
21. Poker Prof — I'd met the Prof before, and he's always a pleasure to chat with, even though we seem to switch into geekspeak within 2 minutes of the conversation. He did a great job setting everything up, and has the qualifications to be the poker blogger mastermind.
23. CJ — One of the few bloggers I had to literally look up to, super-tall CJ is a disciplined and thoughtful grinder who was killing the Excalibur game. He was slowly building his stack every time I went over to his table to say hi. Resembles Erik Seidel in height and demeanor.
24. Bad Blood — Owner of the best and worst t-shirt I've ever seen (wait till you see the pictures), Blood was a blast to talk with and seemed to have a good head on his shoulders.
25. Grubby — My second meeting with the Grubster was never without fun or action, and we even got to tackle the blackjack tables together (I got killed, Grubby survived). Grubs is super-introspective and deep thinking, and is probably the blogger I'm most similar to in many ways. The conversations about blogging, poker, and the future were some of the most memorable moments in Vegas, and I'm sure I'll be making visits to the Vegas Grub Manor in the near future.
26. Linda from Poker Works — The poker blogger/dealer queen was both tough and regal, and had an excellent perspective on the poker scene after years of experience. I didn't get to play with her, but her calm and cool attitude was refreshing and honest.
27. F Train — An intense player who I got to play some hands against. Very creative and fear-inspiring, I hated being in a pot with the New York blogger. One of the highlights of the side games was F Train's all-in reraise with the Hammer against Eva's KK. Beautiful. I think F Train has a bright future in poker ahead of him, and I expect him to be a major player in tournaments in the near future.
28. Daddy — A cooler, poker-blogging version of Kramer, Daddy had me cracking up the entire weekend with Lebowski quotes. Survived a mano-a-mano all-night drinking session with Iggy, which tells you something.
29. Flip Chip — A wise veteran of the poker scene, my second meeting with Flip Chip was full of intelligent conversation. Flip Chip always has an interesting take on Vegas and the poker scene, as he's seen it grow from the start.
30. Bill Rini — Bill was grinding away the players at Excalibur, and had another rack in front of him every time I stopped by. He may have taken the honor of most hands played in Vegas by a blogger, although Otis probably gave him a run for his money. Like his blog, Bill was smart and funny, and hopefully I'll get to meet him out in LA for some no fold 'em action.
And of course, Iggy was snoozing away in his hotel room by the time the tourney started, but my compadre and I did get to play some hands together. Somehow he always manages to keep me awake about 5 hours after I plan on going to sleep.
The thing that impressed me the most about the bloggers was their level of intelligence and friendliness. I hope we get to do it again soon.
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Atlético Madrid football club doctor called upon to treat Pope Francis' knee injury
Boi Boi
Published on: November 25, 2022 07:00 (EAT)
Pope Francis arrives at the Colosseum for "The Cry for Peace – Religions and Cultures in Dialogue" ecumenical prayer gathering on October 25 in Rome, Italy.
José María Villalón, a specialist in orthopedic surgery and traumatology, said he was part of a group of specialists who traveled to treat Pope Francis.
Pope Francis has often been seen with a walking stick and sometimes using a wheelchair due to pain in his right knee.
head doctor at Spanish football club
Atlético Madrid has been called upon by the Vatican to treat Pope Francis' knee
José María
Villalón, a specialist in orthopedic surgery and traumatology, told Spanish
radio station COPE that he was part of a group of specialists who traveled to
treat Pope Francis.
"Both from
the Episcopal Conference and the Apostolic Nunciature of the Vatican in Spain,
they requested that a group of specialists go help the Pope with the situation
that he's experiencing," Villalón said. "We see him in a wheelchair and let's
see if we can help him improve his mobility and slow his arthritic process."
has often been seen with a walking stick and sometimes using a wheelchair due
to pain in his right knee.
Earlier this
year, the 85-year-old canceled a trip to Democratic Republic of Congo and South
Sudan after doctors said he might also have to miss a later trip to Canada
unless he agreed to have 20 more days of therapy and rest for his right knee.
In an
interview with Reuters in July, Pope Francis spoke about the injury
for the first time, saying he had suffered "a small fracture" in the knee when
he took a misstep while a ligament was inflamed.
Villalón
told COPE that Pope Francis is suffering from an "arthritic process which is
affecting various joints."
continued: "Sometimes, it starts in a joint with arthritis and other joints
worsen because they carry more load than normal. And he's looking to slow down
that process and that it doesn't worsen."
explained that he was "nervous" before meeting Pope Francis because "it's a
responsibility for a world figure to be in shape physically," adding that his
busy schedule adds to the difficulty in treating his injury.
"We have the
handicap that he isn't a normal patient due to his great activeness. Possibly,
the Pope has it more difficult because his schedule is so complicated, but I'm
an optimist. We can help the Pope; he helps us with everything else, but we'll
at least be able to advise the doctors who are there on a day-to-day basis with
described Pope Francis as having a "great personality, he's very good, very
lucid psychologically. He's a very thankful person, very kind and he likes
football."
Villalón mentioned that he worked for Atlético Madrid, he described Pope
Francis – a keen Argentina football fan – expressing his support for Atleti and
Argentina forward, Ángel Correa.
"He has a
lot of love for him. The Pope is a fan of San Lorenzo, and since he's the
chaplain of the team, he confirmed [Correa], so they have a mutual care for one
another."
Villalón said that while he is a "very pleasant patient," Pope Francis is "very
stubborn in the sense that there are surgical solutions that he doesn't want."
"We have to
offer more conservative treatments so that he's in agreement," Villalón said.
He added: "I
hope to return because the first visit was just a consultancy."
told Reuters that he did not want an operation on his knee because the general
anesthetic used in last year's surgery to remove part of his colon due to
diverticulitis had negative side effects.
CNN has
reached out to the Vatican and Atlético for comment.
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Home European History Early Modern Europe – Alcohol and Drinking
Early Modern Europe – Alcohol and Drinking
Drinking in Early Modern Europe
Early Modernity makes for a controversial period in the history of Europe. This article approaches the habits of drinking in pre-industrial Europe.
Alcohol Drinking in Early Modern Europe
Early modern Europeans usually drank according to the climate of their region and, of course, to their social status. Northern Europeans (the English, Scots, Irish, Dutch, Danes, Germans, Norwegians, and Swedes etc.) enjoyed ale and beer, while Southern Europeans (the Spanish, Portuguese – famous for the Porto wine – Italians and Greeks) indulged in drinking wine. In Central Europe habits were mixed.
Sometimes the day started with a mug of ale, and continued in the same manner until dusk. This does not mean that no water was drunk, but an alcoholic drink (or later tea or coffee) was germ-free and safer to drink – it must be noted that ale and beer spoiled quite easily comparing to spirited drinks, which improved their quality over time, and that is why sometimes wines were "fortified" with brandy.
The Uses of Alcohol in Early Modern Europe
Alcohol was also a "social lubricant:" many occasions (birth, marriage, death, festivals of the agricultural calendar and royal, civic and fraternal rituals), just like today, called for drinks. It was "the opiate of the masses" because it provided the only comfort and refuge in an age when catastrophes and disasters struck only too often, and when daily life was certainly harsher than today.
The greatest consumers of alcohol were young males between their mid-teens and mid-thirties, but this does not mean that people of all ages and statuses did not consume alcohol in quite hefty quantities daily. Even the poor had plenty occasions to drink during public celebrations, and this mostly occurred at funerals.
Not least, alcohol was valued by those who practiced medicine, and it was employed as a solvent in many medication's recipes. Mostly everybody agreed that alcohol was essential for a healthy life, and very few people went as far as to propose total abstinence. For the early modern period, temperance meant moderation in drinking.
The Problems of Drinking in Early Modern Europe
In all early modern Europe moralists condemned not only their fellow nationals for heavy drinking and drunken behavior, but also travelers complained of meeting "drunkards" (the Elizabethan English term for a drunken person) along their travels in inns, taverns and guesthouses.
Taverns did not have a good reputation, and there might not have been a modern police force, but the society did not put up with ale-house illegalities as "manorial lords watched over rural tenants, municipal councils supervised life in the towns, higher courts dealt with more serious offences and everybody was subject to the moral directives of the mighty Church".
Tavern keepers or innkeepers who tampered with their drinks and multiplied them by adding water were also liable for punishment. Sometimes situations did get out of control and tavern brawls ensued, usually sparked up by just a couple of individuals who previously insulted each other's honor (this was the most widespread crime in taverns and inns).
It was also believed that alcohol consumption implied sexual activity, in the meaning that it was considered an aphrodisiac. Puritans and Presbyterians would later point to the biblical story of Lot, who was involved in incest with his daughters after becoming inebriated (Genesis 19: 32-37).
Hasso Spode, "Fact or Fiction? An Outline of the Historical Anthropology of Alcoholism" in: Marius Rotar, Tudor Rosu (eds.), Proceedings of the Alcoholism – historical and social issues : international conference : first edition, Alba Iulia, 28-29 of August 2009, Alba Iulia, Altip, 2010.
A. Lynn Martin, "Old People, Alcohol and Identity in Europe, 1300-1700" in: Peter Scholliers (ed.), Food, Drink and Identity: Eating and Drinking in Europe Since the Middle Ages, Oxford, New York, Berg, 2001.
David T. Courtwright, Forces of Habit, Drugs and the Making of the Modern World, Cambridge, MA, London, Harvard University Press, 2002.
Beat Kümin, "The Devil's Altar? Crime and the Early Modern Public House", in The History Compass no. 2, 2004.
Henry R. Kranzler, Pamela Korsmeyer, Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol and Addictive Behaviour Third Edition, New York, London, Gale, 2009.
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Q: How to implement chating application in Android I am developing one chat form in my apps displying the chats I was taken linear laout but I need to refresh that chat msg every 5 seconds for that I am using timer.while dynamically adding it is showing getting values from db and add to layout but in gui I am not able to get those messages for that what I have to do. is there any way for chat application refreshing page. how to update the values to layout in Android .pl

A: I'm not sure, that i understand right.
To update Layout information you can use findViewById(int). This is Method return View object. Then cast it to those real class. for examle:
TextView tv = (TextView) findViewById(R.id.TextView1);

To update this fields, use: tv.setText("Hello!");
There is no need, to "refresh page". You can use sockets and update fields when server replies (Using socket Events).


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Main Stars React to Netflix Canceling Iron Fist After Its First Two Seasons
Though the first season of Iron Fist wasn't very well received by fans, the second season, which just premiered last month, saw a huge rise in quality, and a lot more people found themselves getting invested in the story of Danny Rand. Bad news is, Netflix has decided to axe the show, and there won't be an Iron Fist 3.
Here's the official statement of the show's cancellation from Netflix :
"Marvel's Iron Fist will not return for a third season on Netflix… Everyone at Marvel Television and Netflix is proud of the series and grateful for all of the hard work from our incredible cast, crew and showrunners … We're thankful to the fans who have watched these two seasons, and for the partnership we've shared on this series. While the series on Netflix has ended, the immortal Iron Fist will live on."
Jessica Henwick, who plays Rand's love interest Colleen Wing, has shared this video contemplating her memories of making the show:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo5R0_hFtxz/?utm_source=ig_embed
Main star Finn Jones also had this to say about Iron Fist's cancellation:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo3F-j9F9IL/?utm_source=ig_embed
Though the show may have ended, I think it's entirely possible for it to come back in one way or another. A lot of people love the tandem between Luke Cage and Rand, so it's possible that Iron Fist could return in a Heroes for Hire show. With a second season of Defenders seeming unlikely, it might be better to have smaller team-ups moving forward.
Then again, what if they cancelled this show so that it could live on in Disney's upcoming streaming service? Why would they cancel Iron Fist right after the show was just getting good?
For now, you can catch the first two seasons of Iron Fist only on Netflix.
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Three ordinary youngsters - Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone - bond while growing up in Sacramento.
Grown up, the American friends travel to Europe in 2015 where - in true tourist tradition - they enjoy themselves taking selfies against historic backgrounds ad having a helluva nothing-barred time in Venice, Berlin and Amsterdam before going to Paris, taking the eponymous train and blazing into action to become unique - even by Tinsel Town standards - and unexpected heroes who blaze into credible action on the speeding express when an armed terrorist sets out to massacre the helpless passengers.
Eastwood, making his shortest film as director, and armed with Dorothy Blyskal's to-the-point screenplay delivers a riveting thriller that casts its three real-life heroes as themselves.
The trio convincingly pull it off, all the more enjoyably because they do not attempt any of the all-too-frequent to-camera excesses so often created by professional actors dedicated to showing off while protecting (over-egging?) their image.


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Falcon Colorado Springs is a small town located in unincorporated El Paso County, Colorado. This area is located about 15 miles northeast of Downtown, Colorado Springs and even closer to areas like Powers and Briargate. The zip code in Falcon CO is 80831.
In the late 1800's Falcon was for all intents and purposes a railroad town. The Denver and New Orleans operated on a rail bed parallel to today's Eastonville Road, then the Chicago and Rock Island on a rail bed parallel to today's U.S. Route 24. The lines' intersection remains an important center of the Falcon area today. A railroad hub in the early 20th century, the town spent several decades as a quiet ranching community until it experienced rapid residential growth throughout the 1990s.
Falcon has seen significant growth in recent years. This area features a good deal of commercial development. This area has seen the recent addition of shopping centers, restaurants and more.
Schools in this area are in the Falcon School District #49. This is a large school district and currently features a wide range of programs and services.
The availability of affordable land, as well as proximity to Peterson Air Force Base and Schriever Air Force Base, have helped promote rapid growth and development in the Falcon Neighborhood of Colorado Springs. Homes for sale in this area range from new neighborhood homes to homes on acreage. Many builders, both local and larger national builders are now building in the area. This area offers affordable homes on larger lot sizes great for a growing family. Similar neighborhoods include: Monument CO, Peyton CO and Black Forest CO.
Falcon Colorado is a small town on the eastern edge of El Paso County south of Peyton Colorado. The area is large and flat and covers approximately 127 square miles and is at an average elevation of 6500 feet in elevation. The northern border is Peyton Colorado and the western border is Marksheffel. The homes in this area tend to be on large lots with an average lot size of over 6 acres.
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Trudeau and a fake crowd?
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I have just watched the following video of a woman who heckled Trudeau asking for him to refund Quebec for the huge costs of immigration into Canada. As expected Trudeau called her a racist and tried to ignore her.
What is interesting is the sheer number of regular clothed men in the crowd, two whom are close to the women who look like ordinary people, however, they all have earpieces and seem to be government agents.
At the end of the video, it seems that the woman is also being arrested by one of these goons until others turn up to her defence, 1 of which seems to be another goon with an earpiece.
It makes you wonder how many of the crowd are actually staged actors/goons/agents in order to fool the public that the leader enjoys huge public support.
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Trudy is a fake himself.
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Don't be giving Leo ideas.
"How can I help it? How can I help but see what is in front of my eyes? Two and two are four."
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Trudeaus immigration policies in action.
No sign of queues outside the JobCentre.
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Perhaps the lady heckling Justin Trudeau about his mass immigration Policies was in fact representing the views of the majority in Quebec?
Well Quebec had a dramatic election result this week as the Liberals and Trudeau allies who have been running the place since 1970 were swept out of power by a Centre-right party
This follows on from the elections in Ontario earlier in the year where the Trudeau-ite liberals who had been running the place for 15 years were replaced by a right wing Conservatives.
So the sweep to the right continues across the European-American world.
Seeing a traditionally libtard nation like Canada make this ideological jump to the right gives me hope that there is a chance of it happening even in libtard Ireland. Although presumably Ireland will make the jump only after it is left as the last man standing of the legacy libtard regimes, of Europe.
Voters in Quebec on Monday selected a relatively new center-right party to take control of the provincial government, in the first election campaign in decades that was not defined by the question of whether Quebec should secede from Canada.
..Instead François Legault, the party's leader, describes the party's approach as "nationalism," which he defines as putting Quebec's interests first while remaining in Canada.
..Mr. Legault, the leader of the C.A.Q., tried to use the issue of immigration to distinguish his party from both the Liberals and the Parti Québécois.
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Save me Jeebus
Excellent news. We desperately need this here. Any decent, common sense party would wipe the floor with Leo and co.
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Save me Jeebus said:
I would say immigration will be a big factor in the next election here, it will have a big say in who wins the election. None of the opposition are committing but I would imagine that during the electioneering the main opposition party will claim to have big concerns about immigration but if in power will it actually mean anything?
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It will take some prominent politician to stick his head over the parapet and speak out about immigration in an "Emperor has no clothes" manner and when that politician is seen to be greeted with enthusiasm by a large sector of the population many other politicians will then follow suit in the hope of getting a populist boost in support.
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Perhaps but I'd say it will be held till the election, politicians would face a backlash if they go too early, just my opinion.
The problem is, the media will continue to vilify them for doing so, even as their support grows.
By only showing one side of the debate, it tries to portray them as a minority voice.
Look at all the 'populist politician' jibes being thrown about - even after they win.
Orban, Kurz & Akesson all still get flung with that mud.
Even now on wikipedia ...
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The media is not on their side, nor ever will be.
It will continue to portray anti-immigration as a minority opinion even when it is clearly a majority-held view.
It's a fascinating lesson in how the media tries (unsuccessfully) to manipulate the narrative as it did in the past.
But they won't go down without a fight, so it will be nasty.
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It's possible to have concerns about immigration without being right wing or Facist. Each country should look at their capacity to accept and the impact it has on it citizens.
A few years ago Pegida tried to sage a rally here only a few turned up mostly Poles and they were kicked off the streets with people calling them facists. I'm not a fan of Pegida but if they staged another rally now if may be very different.
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Forum Index > Historical Arms Talk > Sword use and armored combat in the High Middle Ages
Dashiell Harrison
Posted: Thu 03 Aug, 2017 4:33 pm Post subject: Sword use and armored combat in the High Middle Ages
I apologize if this has been asked before, but this is a question that has niggled at me for some time. If it's answered in detail somewhere else please feel free to point me to the thread, I couldn't find one when I looked.
Swords vs Mail Armor:
By the end of the 12th century knights were armored from head to toe in mail and deployed in sizable numbers. This trend increased into the 13th century. From what I understand, swords are generally viewed to be sub-optimal weapons for going up against men in mail armor. So, if that is the case then:
1) Why did swords evolve to be able to handle combat against armored men? Gus Trim recently wrote a fairly in depth post on facebook about how some Type XII and XIV swords seem to have been designed to be heavier with somewhat less acute edges specifically to be able to hold up in combat against armor from the High Medieval Period. Why bother designing a sword to be able to withstand combat against an opponent it's not going to be terribly effective against.
2) Why didn't knights just switch wholesale to axes, since an axe is handy against unarmored *and* armored opponents? I understand that a sword would still be handy against the un-armored or partially armored opponents one might encounter in warfare during the period, but it seems strange to me to carry a weapon that won't fare especially well against the most dangerous adversary you might have to fight, i.e. knights armored cap-a-pie in mail, when a different weapon will do about as well against unarmored adversaries and much better against armored ones. I understand that swords were side-arms for much of this period, but they seem to have been very common and widely used sidearms and more popular than some of the others that were available. Why?
3a) Why isn't it until the 14th century that anti-armor weapons (including anti-armor swords) come into major play? I understand that axes and maces were in use before this, but they (along with other anti-armor weapons) don't seem to have really reached their zenith of popularity until after the age of mail as state-of-the-art armor gave way to plate. If mail was so effective, why didn't some of this stuff come out earlier.
3b) I hear a lot about how rigid bladed swords were designed to thrust into gaps in armor... but those gaps were frequently protected by mail. If swords could defeat the mail voiders of the 14th and 15th centuries, then why weren't swords designed to defeat the mail hauberks of the 12th and 13th?
One explanation for the continued popularity of swords that seems to come up a lot is that they were status symbols. I think there is some truth to this, but it strikes me as an over-used argument. There is a vast body of evidence that medieval Europeans put a lot of energy into optimizing both sword design and swordfighting systems. I can't really see a military culture that was practical in other respects devoting that much energy to a weapon that was only popular because it was a status symbol.
Cyrus S.
Posted: Thu 03 Aug, 2017 7:39 pm Post subject:
G'day Dashiell,
All good questions and I will try to answer them. Someone more experienced with the Oakeshott typology will be able to explain in detail the advancement of sword technology for you.
1. The key thing to note is that the sword was a sidearm, not a primary weapon. In fact, polearms and spears never truly lost their popularity, they can be seen in use from the Bayeux Tapestry to the War of the Roses. They offer excellent reach, are arguably the easiest weapon to pick up and wield, yet a well train spearman can lunge and maneuver, all the while keeping enemies away from him.
You may have noticed up until the end of the 12th century, gloves are rather uncommon. You would think sword-wielding combatants would want to protect their hands, but they didn't need to. The spear was the backbone of medieval armies.
Detail of spears being used defensively from c.1400 - note the spear piercing the man's armpit
2. Axes are slow, so are maces. Spears offer excellent reach against every weapon, and that reach is only lost against a longer polearm. Spears averaged 8-9 feet. It might seem obvious to take an axe and bash em' all around the chops, but against a group of spearmen, you would quickly change your mind. Keep in mind that as weaponry advanced, poleaxes became popular. The weight and blunt force of an axe, with the reach and thrust of a spear. Marvelous.
3. Plate significantly reduces the danger of slashing and piercing from spears and swords, this is why weapons technology had to advance as plate became commonplace. It is also true that a heavy, blunt impact on plate can cause serious damage underneath without getting through the armour, and that was the purpose of such weapons.
Poleaxes - c.1250-60
You are correct, swords were a symbol of knighthood, the cross, of wealth, of power and of other sentiment. But the sword is in fact a very useful all-round weapon. A trained swordsman had considerable reach, and could thrust and swing with speed and nimbleness. It could be used two-handed, one handed, with or without a shield, on the ground or on horseback, and it had no 'specific' purpose. The sword remained as a constant side-arm because it was the ultimate in utilitarian weaponry.
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It's also important to remember that many of the combatants in the 12th century, particularly the infantry, could easily have had little or no armour at all. Thus, a sword would be of advantage against them
In my view the primary/secondary distinction between sword and lances is misleading. The lance is used first, but once your lances have broken, the sword comes out. Is the lance the "primary" weapon? Maybe, if we understand "primary" in the sense of "utilized first". Yet a substantial amount of the fighting, particularly in a battle, would have involved the sword; depending upon how quickly your lances broke, you might actually find yourself fighting the bulk of the battle with the sword! So I think it's more helpful to avoid the distinction of "primary" and "secondary" and simply mention that lances were used first, swords second. Obviously, in the case of infantry, the spear was probably often the first and only weapon in a substantial number of High Medieval conflicts.
Do not forget that you can still kill a 12th century knight armed from head to foot in mail with a sword. Nasal helmets and Phrygian cap helmets were common throughout the century: both leave parts of the face exposed. While it's less clear how well swords would fair against mail itself when hewing, it seems that a well-planted thrust could split through mail. Mail is good armour, but it it is not impervious to swords.
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Posted: Fri 04 Aug, 2017 2:00 am Post subject:
Another aspect is that you can eliminate a foe without killing him (once he´s down, you´ll see whether you have the time to finish him off). A broken forearm of the sword arm is almost as good as a cut-off hand, same goes for the legs and I would not bet that my bones could take a sword hew even with mail. Also, even in a great helm, I guess a good sword swing around the head could very well mean a KO. Doubly so, when the longsword appears.
Dashiell Harrison wrote:
2) Why didn't knights just switch wholesale to axes, since an axe is handy against unarmored *and* armored opponents?
Cyrus S. wrote:
2. Axes are slow, so are maces.
Plenty of battle axes are no more effective against armour than swords. Lightweight thin slicing blades, overall light weight, poor or no thrusting capability - not a recipe for "anti-armour". OTOH, light axes at 250g to 500g are far from slow - there's a reason why they were made that light. Heavier one-handed axes at 500-900g, 20" hafts, aren't as fast, but still hardly sluggish.
Yes, there are heavier ones, 1kg to 1.3kg for one-handed axes, but I'm not convinced those are very effective against armour. If they were, there wouldn't have been much motivation to use maces of up to about 1.5kg, various hammers/picks of 1kg to 1.6kg, etc.
Perhaps the maces and spears and knives/daggers sufficed as anti-armour weapons?
"In addition to being efficient, all pole arms were quite nice to look at." - Cherney Berg, A hideous history of weapons, Collier 1963.
Posted: Fri 04 Aug, 2017 10:50 am Post subject:
Craig Peters wrote:
I think that's a really good point. My experience of talking about swords and spears on forums is that people are so frustrated by over-emphasis of swords and under emphasis of spears in popular media that they fall over themselves to highlight the importance of spears, even when it hasn't been called into doubt.
What we mean by primary weapon vs side arm is a bit confusing. For instance, in the Saga of King Hakkon the Good, the Norwegian warriors seem to be very fond of throwing their spears and then closing in to fight with their swords, almost like Roman legionaries. Viking literature in general seems to have a lot of accounts of warriors starting combat with a spear, and then either throwing it or getting it stuck in somebody and switching to their sword for the rest of the battle. Probably some of this can be explained by cultural importance of the sword, but I don't think swords would have gotten that kind of symbolic importance if people didn't find themselves using them a lot.
What kinds of blades are you envisioning going through mail hauberks? Are you talking about stuff like the type X or cut and thrusters like the the type XII or dedicated thrusters like the XVIII? The thing that's always struck me as a little confusing about sword design is the way that swords that seem designed to pierce mail become popular only after mail had started to get supplanted by plate.
Michael Beeching
Posted: Fri 04 Aug, 2017 2:59 pm Post subject:
Plate still has many gaps that may be exploited (unless you are Henry VIII), and their exploitation is of such importance when reduced to your sidearm(s) that the acute points and stiff blades of the XV and XVIII become doubly important when heavy plate enters the battlefield. That is my opinion, at least.
It's also important to remember that many of the combatants in the 12th century, particularly the infantry, could easily have had little or no armour at all. Thus, a sword would be of advantage against them.
All great points Craig, and your distinction of primary and secondary in fact being primary and "Oh yeah? Well here's my sword!" is quite right I expect. As you pointed out, for many it would be their only weapon. This is why it might be considered the backbone of medieval infantry. I would expect swords to be a pricey extravagance for the weary mercenary or man-at-arms.
Indeed the sword is highly effective across the board, utilitarian as I mentioned. But it was what you pulled out in close quarters, which is why I considered it a side-arm. Just replying to Dashiell's point, I don't think I'm a spear fan-boy. I'd rather have a sword than a spear anyday
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Plenty of battle axes are no more effective against armour than swords.
Great info Timo, I honestly have no practical knowledge of axes. But I would assume they are slow in the sense of their momentum, not their weight. Swords can follow through a range of motion quite effortlessly, spears would be slower but as I mentioned require the least training to use effectively
Posted: Sat 05 Aug, 2017 1:35 am Post subject:
So if we assume that swords evolved to defeat armor (as Craig quite rightly pointed out, armor was probably evolving in response to spears more than swords) then it seems to me that we can probably conclude that military swords in use in the 12th and 13th century were probably reasonably effective at inflicting serious contusions and fractures through mail since people didn't start seriously investing in swords that could stab through mail until after plate rendered blunt-force trauma with a sword unfeasible. I'm guessing a lot of dudes got smacked in the elbows, shoulders, and knees since that's where we start seeing plate first. Does that sound more or less right to folks?
Philip Dyer
[quote="Dashiell Harrison"]So if we assume that swords evolved to defeat armor (as Craig quite rightly pointed out, armor was probably evolving in response to spears more than swords) then it seems to me that we can probably conclude that military swords in use in the 12th and 13th century were probably reasonably effective at inflicting serious contusions and fractures through mail since people didn't start seriously investing in swords that could stab through mail until after plate rendered blunt-force trauma with a sword unfeasible. I'm guessing a lot of dudes got smacked in the elbows, shoulders, and knees since that's where we start seeing plate first. Does that sound more or less right to folks?[/quote
If you wanted to capture your fellow knight, that is where you would hit him, disable the limbs. Another thing I would thing spurred along the developed of stiff pointy sword when it did is that mail become more common for the common soldier and basicnets. Great helmets were often ditched after the lance charge and people would is a coif and skullcap. This leads to the fragile bones of the bottom side of the head only protected by mail, you could try to stab the man in the face or smash his facial bones through the mail. With a basic net, you try just a swing and you swing is nullified by the sides of the basicnet, you have to stab in the face if you want to kill him.
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James Rogers
Posted: Thu 17 Aug, 2017 10:15 am Post subject:
Modern ballistic body armor is rated to withstand a single impact from whatever the test round is (grade IV armor is tested against .30-06 AP rounds, for instance) but can't be guaranteed against additional impacts in or near the same location, because the earlier hit(s) will compromise the integrity of the plates.
Could this also be a factor in medieval armor, especially mail? Is it possible that a mail defense might be reliable for withstanding *a* thrust from a pointy sword, but if one kept attacking the same areas, eventually you'd get the point through? That might explain why later pointy sword forms were given reinforced points, prioritizing durability over actual ease of penetration.
Matthew Amt
Location: Laurel, MD, USA
Posted: Thu 17 Aug, 2017 12:58 pm Post subject:
James Rogers wrote:
I don't think so. The whole thing about mail is its flexibility, whereas a modern armor plate is brittle enough to crack or shatter. IF you could thrust into the exact same ring on a piece of mail repeatedly, you could probably break it, but you're talking about a target a quarter-inch wide on a target that is moving and actively defending himself! And probably saying "ouch" a lot after the first hit or two, and being extra careful not to expose that spot again. If your aim is that good, it's much easier to go for the eyes or some other target.
And welcome to the board, by the way!
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Matthew Amt wrote:
Thanks, I figured I'd just skip the "first post" post. Been lurking for a while.
Would you need to thrust into the exact same ring every time in order to weaken a spot on mail, since the rings pull on each other when stressed? If you repeatedly struck a region about six inches in diameter, wouldn't that compromise the entire area enough to eventually get a blade through? If I had $200 to blow on a piece of riveted mail and some padding I'd find it interesting to test.
Would you need to thrust into the exact same ring every time in order to weaken a spot on mail, since the rings pull on each other when stressed? If you repeatedly struck a region about six inches in diameter, wouldn't that compromise the entire area enough to eventually get a blade through?...
With wrought iron or low-carbon steel, I suspect the rings would be malleable enough that this wouldn't be a concern. The rings are *supposed* to move and deform. Repeated strikes that had enough force to actually weaken the rings would have to be emulsifying the body underneath. Easier to beat the man to death than beat your way through his mail, in other words.
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I didn't test mail against swords but I did test it with a 55lb longbow. Dude who shot it has a long draw and probably draws it to about 60lb. The mail was placed over gambeson and over mail there was two layers of linen to act as a surcoat. Inside the gambeson was a cardboard box. Without "surcoat" gambeson and mail would defeat arrows, they would bounce off, but often one ring would be deformed and rivet would fall out from it, but surrounding rings held and arrow would lose enough Energy that it wouldn't have any more strength to penetrate the gambeson. Several arrows resulted in a few rings with their rivets popped out and a bit deformed, but the integrity of the mail was still good. No way anyone could exploit such small defects with a sword point unless by pure luck. With "surcoat" over mail, even less rivets were popped out and rings were only slightly deformed. And all that is on a mail I believe was not riveted properly because tips of wedge rivets were too small to form a proper "mushroom". So repeated thrusts to the mail would have to rely on luck to find that place where maybe on ring got broken or rivet fell out. Unless the thrust was so strong to break the ring and keep the momentum to pass though padding and into the target. That would be extremely hard to do with a sword, especially if one is not halfswording. I think the main reason the sword remained an important weapon in the age of mail is that killing a person was not a priority. Injuring and maiming is as good as killing, or even better if you get a ransom money later. And poor soldiers who didn't have enough money to be ransomed were easier to kill as they had less armour. Also, as long as the kite shield was Popular, it was really hard to thrust to anything other than the face.
Posted: Sat 19 Aug, 2017 12:59 am Post subject:
A huge amount of troops on the battlefield didn't wear metal armor. So a huge time the Knight would likely be cutting down opponents with the sword(when on horseback) after his lance broke. Also in civilian life, the sword would be the personal weapon for self defense.
Swords of the 1200s were quite heavy on the blade side. They were perfectly fine with crushing bones through mail and gambeson. So Knight using a sword against mail is perfectly viable. Sword v Axe probably was more of a preference thing.
It was not till plate armor, till anti-armor tips were made. Two handed Longswords rather than be blade heavy, were more pointy not to pierce plate, but to drive the point in the mail gaps like the armpits. The axe was not as common anymore, since like the sword the blows would glance off. For armored opponents, the mace and warhammer was developed to deal with them and that didn't appear widespread till mid-1300-1400s.
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Andrew Huang wrote:
The mace shows up well before then. In addition, the classic single-handed "horseman's axe" is a relatively late weapon - contemporary with the one-handed warhammer and later flanged maces.
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T. Kew wrote:
I don't think maces were as common till the Late Medieval period. Axes did exist later, however I believe maces and warhammers along with the Horseman's Pick were much more common.


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Mike Anthony of the Hartford Courant dropped some exciting news about UConn's early schedule for its second season in Hockey East. Arizona State is in the process of transitioning to Division I from club hockey. The Sun Devils will play a mix of Division I and club teams in 2015-16, followed by a season as a Division I independent in 2016-17. They will join either the NCHC or the WCHA the following year. As for Hockey East, UConn's conference schedule will not be announced for some time. However, both of the Huskies' games against Notre Dame will be at home. UConn will not make the menacing home-and-home trek with the Irish for another decade. To balance out away games, UConn will play both games against Boston University at Agganis Arena. UConn will bring in a talented freshmen class for its sophomore year in Hockey East. Highlighting the expected class are Tage Thompson, a standout in the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, and Ottawa Senators draft pick Miles Gendron.
Great home-opening wkend at XL for @UConnMHOC in 15-16: vs Arizona State Oct 17; vs Quinnipiac Oct 18. Huskies at Alabama-HuntsvilleOct 9&10
— Mike Anthony (@ManthonyCourant) March 8, 2015
Knappe?
posted by T-rade on Sep 21, 2013
How is Knappe doing? Has he seen the field so far?
Over the course of a three-month investigation, four sources with intimate knowledge of the...
posted by Andrew Porter on Mar 05, 2012
Over the course of a three-month investigation, four sources with intimate knowledge of the Syracuse men's basketball program told Yahoo! Sports at least 10 players since 2001 have tested positive for a banned recreational substance or substances. The sources said all 10 of those players were allowed to practice and play at times when they should have been suspended by the athletic department, including instances when some players may not have known of their own ineligibility. The four sources said Syracuse violated its drug policy in at least two areas: failing to properly count positive tests; and playing ineligible players after they should have been subject to suspension.
Yahoo! Sports, which you may remember from the Nate Miles and Miami football investigations is at it again, this time finding problems with the drug testing program for Syracuse basketball.
The thing that people think is when you go to these big stadiums and they have 80,000 people or...
posted by Andrew Porter on Feb 29, 2012
The thing that people think is when you go to these big stadiums and they have 80,000 people or 100,000 people, that these are the toughest stadiums to play at, but really, those aren't. When you have that many people, most of the time, the fans are pretty far away from the field. The toughest places to play are the ones that are jam-packed, are really tight to the field, and sit about 45,000 people. When we played at UConn my freshman year, that was the loudest place I've ever been as a football player. The stands are right next to the field, it was packed, and everyone was yelling. That was probably the coolest place for me to play at aside from Texas, Texas A&M, and Nebraska.
Heisman trophy winner Robert Griffin III on the loudest stadium he's ever been in.
The last time UConn beat DePaul it started a 16-game win streak. If they equal that, game 16 is for...
The last time UConn beat DePaul it started a 16-game win streak. If they equal that, game 16 is for the National Championship. #IBelieve
That was me, on twitter, because there is nothing wrong with the occasional daydream.
People coming up to me asking me if I'm Hasheem Thabeet. That's probably the worst thing. No...
posted by Andrew Porter on Jan 05, 2012
People coming up to me asking me if I'm Hasheem Thabeet. That's probably the worst thing. No offense to him, but I look nothing like him.
That's former Georgetown Hoya Roy Hibbert's answer to the question "What is the worst part about being 7-foot-2?". (h/t Deadspin)
"It's been tough on Roscoe. I always told him, `you can't let Coach play for you. Play your game.'...
posted by Andrew Porter on Nov 21, 2011
"It's been tough on Roscoe. I always told him, `you can't let Coach play for you. Play your game.' A lot of players, when [they] make a mistake or miss a shot, his first thing is to look at Coach. I'm like, you don't need to look at him. He's seen you miss a shot. You don't want him to look at you back because nothing good's going to come out of it. The guys just need to play. We all got a scholarship to play at a top school, and we're just here to have fun and play."
That's captain Shabazz Napier, who I like more each and every time I read something about him.
Ted's greatest accomplishment here ... he could do a great impersonation (of an out-of-town...
Ted's greatest accomplishment here ... he could do a great impersonation (of an out-of-town journalist) ... you couldn't have a Connecticut reporter call a recruit, because he's always going to say, 'Oh, I really like Connecticut.' And for a Philly reporter, he'd really like Villanova. So, he would become from other places -- either neutral or from the school that we thought was the biggest competition. He was able to impersonate writers -- which some of you do, too, as well as anybody.
That's a four-year-old quote from Jim Calhoun, describing some recruiting, uh, "tactics", Maine coach Ted Woodward used when he was an assistant at UConn in the 80s. (h/t Borges)
I said 'gimme, gimme, gimme,'
That's UConn's No. 1 rat-tail grower Shabazz Napier, describing what he said to Jeremy Lamb when UConn's lead over Wagner was cut to eight points and he felt the need to take over.
UConn's APR for 2009-2010 was 826 and its most recent four-year rolling average, released last May,...
posted by Andrew Porter on Oct 27, 2011
UConn's APR for 2009-2010 was 826 and its most recent four-year rolling average, released last May, was 893. UConn expects an APR of 975 for 2010-2011 when that figure is released in May. A 975 would bring UConn to 888.5 for a four-year rolling average, below the required 900. Plus, the two-year average would be 900.5, assuming UConn does indeed get the 975. That falls well below the 930. For UConn to be eligible in 2012-13, the NCAA would have to change its method and timetable for collecting and releasing APR scores so that eligibility in 2013 is based on the scores from 2010-11 and 2011-12, instead of 2009-10 and 2010-11. That is being studied and will be discussed at the NCAA meetings in February. Scores would have to be revealed before May, as is now the case. Failing that, there also will be appeals.
That's Don Amore from the Courant discussing the new NCAA rules that were announced today. No reason to panic yet, but this isn't good.
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Grenada nahm bei den Olympischen Spielen 1984 in Los Angeles zum ersten Mal an Olympischen Sommerspielen teil. Die Olympiamannschaft bestand aus sechs Athleten.

Teilnehmer nach Sportart

Boxen
 Chris Collins
 Männer, Mittelgewicht, in der 1. Runde ausgeschieden
 Anthony Longdon
 Männer, Halbschwergewicht, in der 1. Runde ausgeschieden
 Emrol Phillip
 Männer, Leichtgewicht, 17. Platz (geteilt)
 Bernard Wilson
 Männer, Weltergewicht, in der 2. Runde ausgeschieden

Leichtathletik
 Jacinta Bartholomew
 Frauen, Weitsprung, in der Qualifikationsrunde ausgeschieden (6,07 m)
 Samuel Sawny
 Frauen, 800 m, in der 1. Runde ausgeschieden (1:53,08 min)

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My most popular post by far has been "Goodwill and Craigslist." People are really interested in finding great bargains in both places. I have also gotten feedback like "I never find what I am looking for or "I never get lucky there," and this is my reply: if you only go when you are looking for something specific you probably won't have any luck.
I visit weekly to see what is new and I buy things that I "may" have a purpose for later. Not everyone can do this or wants to do this, but if you do here's a tip: I keep a list of items I need or want on my phone so I always have it handy, and I have a place I can store my items until the occasion comes that I need it.
If you're not a professional but just enjoy repurposing or getting a great bargain then what I would say is DON'T GIVE UP! Go into your Goodwill or Salvation Army with no expectations and be willing to walk out with nothing. Get into the habit of visiting once a week whether you need something or not. Soon you will find this to be much more enjoyable and you will open yourself up to finding items that you may have passed by before.
As I have said, I usually shop housewares and furniture but once in a while I find the unexpected, like a vintage, long black wool coat with velvet lapels for $5. I couldn't pass that up and I lived in Arizona at the time!
Now on to other places that you may have heard about but wouldn't think to shop when you're doing a home improvement project. Many people who are "do-it-yourselfers" trek down to the local Home Depot, Lowe's or even Ace Hardware when they need something, whether it's copper pipe, a light fixture, or a bathroom vanity.
Before you head to any of these places check your local Habitat for Humanity store (ReStore). Not every community has one but if you can find one in your area it can save you a ton of money. They have everything from furniture to home improvement items cheap! Sometimes these items are a little rough and in need of some rehabbing and sometimes are almost perfect, so it is definitely worth a visit.
An alternative to Craigslist and becoming really popular are the many "online yard sale" pages on Facebook. In my area there are at least 3 yard sale pages on Facebook that are local and feature sellers no more than 30 miles from me. These pages are usually private and require the administrator to allow access, but so far I have not been turned down for any. Because there is a local administrator there are tighter rules, and because most buyers and sellers are local they often know each other and are quick to respond and update posts. Checking these daily is a good idea because the good stuff goes fast.
I hope this helps you out in your quest for bargains and/or items to re-purpose! Happy hunting!
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Cornelia Isabella "Cori" Bargmann, née en 1961 , est une neurobiologiste américaine.

Elle est professeure et directrice de recherche à l'Université Rockefeller et au Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Elle est connue pour ses recherches sur le système olfactif du ver Caenorhabditis elegans.

Biographie

Distinctions

Prix et récompenses
 1997 :
 2009 : prix Richard Lounsbery de l'Académie des Sciences française et l'Académie nationale des Sciences américaine
 2012 : Prix Kavli en neurosciences avec Winfried Denk et Ann Graybiel pour avoir élucidé les mécanismes neuronaux à la base de la perception et des prises de décision.
 2012 : Hodgkin-Huxley-Katz Prize Lecture
 2013 : Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences
 2015 : Médaille Benjamin-Franklin

Sociétés savantes
 2003 : Membre de l'Académie nationale des sciences
 Membre de l'Académie américaine des arts et des sciences (AAAS)
 Membre de l'Organisation européenne de biologie moléculaire (EMBO)

Honneurs
Elle a obtenu plusieurs doctorats honoris causa :
 2016 : Université Brown
 2017 : Université Yale
 2017 : Université d'Oxford

Notes et références

Annexes

Liens externes
  "Cori Bargmann Puts Her Mind to How the Brain Works" article consacré à Cornelia Bargmann sur le site du New-York Times

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Membre de l'Académie américaine des arts et des sciences
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Biologiste américain du XXIe siècle
Étudiant de l'université de Géorgie
Professeur à l'université Rockefeller
Lauréat du prix Richard-Lounsbery
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Scott McLaughlin balancing his Supercar championship objectives
By Dale Budge • 31/08/2017
Scott McLaughlin of DJR Team Penske during race 1 of the V8's in Townsville. Photo / EDGE Photographics
Kiwi Supercars driver Scott McLaughlin is in new territory as he tries to find the balance between winning races and consolidating his championship advantage.
The 24-year-old DJR Team Penske driver tops the championship standings as the season moves into the endurance events. He holds a narrow 12-point lead over Red Bull Holden Racing's Jamie Whincup.
The three endurance rounds see the fulltime drivers share a car with a part-time racer at the Sandown 500, Bathurst 1000 and Surfers Paradise events, where 300 points are on offer each weekend. A DNF in these events could have huge championship ramifications so McLaughlin is torn between trying to go all-out for race wins while also being careful not to take any unnecessary risks.
"It is so tight you really need to be winning races to be going good in the championship," McLaughlin told The Herald.
"I don't think you can [consolidate] - I think you have to take each race as it comes.
"We know that the Triple Eight guys are going to be right at the front all the time, we know that Chaz [Mostert] is going to be there and Fabs [teammate Fabian Coulthard] is going to be there as well so we need to make sure that the #17 car is always up there."
The impact of a bad result is magnified during the endurance rounds, where at both the Sandown 500 and Bathurst 1000 all 300 points are up for grabs in the one race rather than spread out across multiple races like at the sprint rounds. A small error could become extremely costly.
If McLaughlin can safely maintain his current advantage during the endurance rounds he will have gone a long way to securing a maiden Supercars title.
"It is good to be in this position but you have to think about the situation," McLaughlin said. "The enduros can definitely shake things up."
McLaughlin feels if he tries to drive too cautiously then trouble will find him.
"The minute you start thinking about that you are in trouble," he insisted. "I think you do cause more trouble for yourself when you try to consolidate points and there is no need for that.
"I don't think you need to be consolidating at this point in the championship - I think it is important to just get on with things and drive as fast as you can and I'm sure that is what Jamie [Whincup] and Shane [van Gisbergen] will be doing."
The only time McLaughlin will think about the championship situation is if he finds himself behind late in a race.
"At the end of the day top three is always a good haul of points and you have to think about that but at the same time your competitive edge means you want to be winning races."
McLaughlin will be joined by former Volvo teammate Alex Premat for the Pirtek Endurance Cup. The Frenchman captured the trophy last year alongside New Zealander van Gisbergen while driving for Red Bull Racing.
-NZ Herald


Oh, so you like Coachella? Or perhaps you're more of an EDC fan? OK, we got it, you're a Bonnaroo groupie. Well hey, no need to confine your music motives to one festival because right here in Vegas, for the first time ever, Rock in Rio USA is setting up their infamous "City of Rock" for what could be the most epic two weekends in Las Vegas' music festival history.
Tracing the festival's roots back to the mid '80s when Rock in Rio kicked off in Brazil, the music festival that was developed by Roberto Mendina (aka The Wizard of Rock) with the concert-goers' creative exploration in mind, has played to more than 7 million – 7,451,600 people to be exact – throughout its 14-festival history and caters to just about every music taste imaginable.
Detail-obsessed for the enjoyment of each visitor, the 37-acre lot has been transforming into Rock in Rio's City of Rock since late last year. It's prominently situated across the street from the SLS Hotel and Casino and right next to Circus Circus. Currently under construction, this epic festival ground is unlike any other music festival site you've experienced, or will experience, for that matter.
three stages among three constructed streets that give visitors the all-encompassing, sensory experience that they are actually in that specific part of the world.
In addition to taking in more than 15 shows per day (with an incredible lineup that includes Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars and Metallica, to name a few) that are performed on the Main Stage, the Mercedes-Benz Evolution Stage and the EDM Stage, guests will also experience music by "street performers," food and shopping unique to the cultures of the USA, the UK and Brazil to give guests the true feeling of each respective Rock Street culture.
(albeit less adrenaline-spiking) that will offer guests a spectacular way to take in the festival's sights.
OK, so now you are kind of in the know about what you can expect of the music-minded mini-town but even for the most seasoned of music festival goers, we have listed for you a few things that you definitely need to know as well as some other things that we just wanted to remind you of to ensure your Rock in Rio experience is nothing less than absolutely rockin'.
1. Check your douche bagginess at the door. No one likes a jerk at a festival.
2. This is the only time you'll hear us say this but, Crocs are a way better idea than heels. High heels are a terrible idea and running shoes, Crocs and flops are your ticket to blister-free bliss.
3. Sunscreen (non-aerosol). If you need an explanation, well, have fun turning into a crispy-soon-to-be-peeling-uncomfortable-sun-sponge and then drowning your sorrows in a tub of aloe vera.
4. Don't forget your sunglasses and hats.
5. Alcohol is super fun, but the only thing that keeps it super fun is remembering to drink water (and lots of it… like lots. of. it.) so that you don't end up face down (and barfing) when Taylor Swift finally takes the stage.
6. Plan your day ahead of time. And bonus points if you download the Rock in Rio mobile app that includes a map of the fairgrounds . The City of Rock is open from 3 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and there is so much to do in see in the City of Rock that in order to make the most of your day, you'll want to think about it ahead of time. There will be more than 15 shows each day but the concert schedule is planned perfectly so that you can enjoy the attractions and the concerts… IF you plan wisely.
7. If you just want to see the main performers, it is alright to arrive later in the day around 5:30 when the headlining performances begin.
8. You can only leave the festival grounds and be re-admitted one time per day. But why would you want to leave anyways? Everything you could possibly want has been built into the City of Rock.
10. Deodorant is a fun thing to use also. Why? It is going to be really hot and thus decently sweaty and probably smelly. Still confused? Please refer back to tip No. 1.
11. Rock Cash is the City of Rock's only form of currency. To use this, you will need to "load" your RFID wristband with money prior to the festival and if you run out of Rock Cash during the festival (or you didn't load up prior), there will be Top Up Stations within the City of Rock where you'll be able to add money back onto your RFID wristband with cash or a credit/debit card payment. Totally cool.
12. You're not allowed to bring outside food or beverages into the City of Rock but there will be so many delicious food and bevy options that you will be happy that you get to eat, drink and be merry within the festival grounds.
13. Even though it is hot during the day, it will cool off at night so it would be wise to bring a light sweater to coddle you during the wee hours of the breezy evening/morning hours.
14. Map out your arrival plan. This includes parking and getting to and from the festival. You will be happy you did this ahead of time so that you can enjoy yourself a whole lot more the days of.
15. Meet new people, dance, play, eat, drink, wear sunscreen and have the best time ever… that's mandatory.


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Tom the Baker
Tom Forsyth's family were Bakers since the 1930's, but it wasn't until the 1950's that Tom had the brainwave of selling ready to roll pastry to busy housewives. In 1954 he founded the Jus-Rol™ company.
The inspiration for the name itself came from the ladies, who worked in the bakery, who said when asked what they did with the pastry cuttings "we just roll it out..!"
Cutting Edge Products
The 1960's was an exciting decade for Jus-Rol™ with a continuous stream of product innovations. Starting with the launch of Potato Croquettes, followed by Vol-au-Vents and then Sausage Rolls, all of which were a resounding success.
The company started exporting overseas to Canada and the Middle East and Britain's entry into the Common Market opened up a range of new opportunities with Jus-Rol™ even exporting pizza dough to Italy!
In 1960 Jus-Rol™ aired their first TV advert – a 90 second slot where their very own Jim Patterson extolled the virtues of the pastry.
'Easy Innovation'
During the 1990's Jus-Rol™ had the bright idea of producing ready-rolled sheets, making it even easier to cook with pastry.
They further expanded their range of cutting edge pastry products by installing a line to produce filo pastry.
The Forsyth family eventually sold Jus-Rol™ to the Grand Metropolitan Group in the late 1990's, but the company retained its strong family ethos and to this day it has not lost its entrepreneurial spirit.
'Jus-Rol Janet'
In 2009 a new Jus-Rol™ TV campaign was aired, starring 'Jus-Rol Janet' and was a resounding success. Janet went on to feature on packs for several years.
The nationwide British Pie Week was launched with great success.
Jus-Rol™ launched the innovative Ready-to-Bake range, including croissants, pain-au-chocolat and pizza bases with the aim of making more complex baking accessible at home.
'Rule Breakers'
To celebrate the 60th anniversary, Jus-Rol™ launched a new advertising campaign 'Rule Breakers', inspiring pastry lovers across the UK to create simple but delicious midweek meals.
Baking parchment was introduced across all Jus-Rol™ pastry sheets ranges to optimise convenience for consumers.
Two delicious new products were launched to the Ready-to-Bake range, Apple Danish and Cinnamon Swirls.


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This article explores the process of furum marketing. We discuss wha forum marketing is and the facts associated with it including the benefits and disadvantages.
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Closing Arguments Begin Friday In SoBe Rape, Murder Re-Trial
Filed Under:Ana Maria Angel, Crime, DNA, Gary Nelson, Jeffrey Johnson, Joel Lebron, Larry Marrero, Nelson Portobanco, South Beach Murder, South Beach Rape
Joel Lebron (Source: CBS4)
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Closing arguments will begin at 8:15 a.m. Friday in the re-trial of an Orlando-area man accused of a South Beach kidnapping, rape and murder a decade ago.
The judge previously scheduled them to begin at 1 p.m., but changed the start time to 8:15 a.m. after a few jurors informed them they have to work Friday night.
Joel Lebron, 33, is one of five men accused in the kidnapping 18-year old Ana Maria Angel and her boyfriend Nelson Portobanco in 2002 off a South Beach street. The men then reportedly gang raped Angel before killing her execution style.
First on the stand Thursday was Miami-Dade CSI supervisor Jeffrey Johnsonwho spent most of the morning answering questions about DNA and how it is unique to each individual. Johnson testified that semen was found in the truck where Angel was gang raped but he could not say with certainty that any of it was Lebron's.
However, Johnson also told the jury that semen found on Angel's body belonged to Lebron beyond a "statistical certainty." The odds that the semen was not Lebron's were twelve billion to one – roughly double the world's population.
He said blood on a pair of shoes in a plastic bag where Lebron was arrested came from Nelson Portibanco, Angel's boyfriend.
After the lunch break, the judge announced that closing statements will take place on Thursday and they will be given the case before they adjourn for the day.
Earlier this week, the jury heard testimony from Medical Examiner Christopher Wilson who described the wounds inflicted on Angel's body in detail.
Miami Beach Crime Scene supervisor Juan Pedroso and Kristie Shaw, a senior crime lab analyst for the toxicology section for FDLE, also testified.
Lebron's first trial ended in a mistrial two weeks ago when the lead detective of the investigation, Larry Marrero, misspoke on the stand and said a co-defendant has already been convicted. It's a fact that jurors were not supposed to know so the judge said he was forced to declare a mistrial.
On the stand Monday, Marrero testified that the four other men came down from Orlando and abducted the couple after they had taken a midnight stroll on the beach.
"They decided they didn't have enough money to get in the club, and would commit a robbery together, they were all in on it," said Marrero.
Marrero said during questioning Lebron admitted that he ordered Angel and Portobanco into the king cab truck at gunpoint. They then reportedly used the couple's credit cards to withdraw cash from ATMs.
Prosecutors said the men gang-raped Ana Maria as the truck drove north on I-95. At one point, Lebron and a co-defendant dragged Portobanco from the truck, stabbed him repeatedly, slit his throat and then left him to die on the side of I-95 in Broward County.
Despite his wounds, Portobanco survived.
Prosecutors say Lebron eventually shot and killed Angel off I-95 in Palm Beach County as the young woman begged for her life.
According to Marrero, Lebron allegedly admitted to taking Angel from the truck and "ordering her down to her knees."
Twice, Lebron allegedly pulled the trigger of a gun placed to the girl's head and it failed to fire.
"He said that Ana heard the click and began to beg for her life," said Marrero.
A third pull of the trigger ended Angel's life. Her body was found two days later.
Charged with first-degree murder, sexual battery and other felonies, Lebron is facing the death penalty if convicted.


Some friends are remembered because of their smile. Some friends are remembered because of their style. But you are remembered because you are so nice to remember.
Friendship is like a COMPUTER it ENTERS in ur life SAVE himself in ur heart, troubles and never DELETE u from her heart.


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Q: What's the difference between normal read and fast read on the W25N01GVxxIG? I noticed that there were two separate instructions to read data from the data buffer of the W25N01GVxxIG flash chip. There is Read Data(0x13) and Fast Read(0x0B), but their descriptions seem to be the same on the datasheet, except for the fact that the fast read instruction has more dummy clock cycles.
I found a similar question on this website, and the answer for that was that the clock speed was slower for the regular read instruction. That doesn't seem to be the case for this particular chip.
Does anyone know why there are two separate instructions that seem to have the same purpose?

A: The fast read allows functions described on pages 41-51. They seem to have allowed the basic read with similar frame as other fast read functions, which doesn't differ from the normal read in other aspects but the communication data frame.
"...allowing equivalent clock rates of 208MHz (104MHz x 2) for Dual I/O and 416MHz
(104MHz x 4) for Quad I/O when using the Fast Read Dual/Quad I/O instructions"


I'm so VERY GLAD that Tuppergal and I made this month-long trip, and it was even MORE SPECIAL making the month-long trip with Keys, Sharkbait, Jailbird & Indira!
When flying with Rosie…you just fly IFR…"I Follow Rosie" as Seismo says! But it was also good to let Sharkbait and Keys lead some of the legs to gain experience…not flying but having to talk with foreign controllers…getting four (4) planes on the ground can be a challenge but is do-able! Jailbird did his fair share of leading but he's an 'Old Salt' when it comes to flying the Islands!
It was also a new but fun challenge flying to foreign airports for the very first time and trying to figure out who wants what, where they want it, and how much they want!
MANY THANKS again to Mike Bullock at http://rvplane.com for getting me back online with a login and webspace!
If there's something I missed here and you'd like to know about it, post here to this thread or e-mail me and I'll get to it for you!
I keep saying it but really mean it: THANKS SO MUCH FOR FLYING ALONG! You too Don Hull & Daryl Tolliver!
I hope we've inspired some of you to get out and 'spread your wings'!
Keep poundin' them rivets because it's ALL WORTH IT!
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You guys are amazing and truly inspiring. Many of us live vicariously through your adventures. Thank you so much for sharing. I haven't seen you in a few years and I hope to catch up with you in OSH if I can.
I'm planning some adventures in the -12 when it's done, but nothing like this. Take care and blue skies!
From Rosie: WoW Randy...it's been 13 years now since we met at the OSH VAF Banquet in 2000!!! You bet we'll be looking for you (and your son who is 13 years older) at OSH!
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Fairly rare military tool trailer built on the M101 Chassis.
Awsome find. Unfortunately, like you, too many ongoing projects.
I found my utility trailer for sale in a driveway, and for no particular reason I drove down the same road today. A few doors down from where I bought my trailer, there's another, bigger, enclosed trailer for sale!
I said "look, another trailer".... and my wife said "No!"


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Barton kan som auktorsförkortning betyda:

 Benjamin Smith Barton
 William Charles Barton
 William Paul Crillon Barton

Robotskapade auktorsförkortningar


I had to drive to Young NSW today to pick something up. I stopped and took some photos along the way. Some in HDR, some normal.
Yes I'm pretty sure it was.. I don't think it would last much longer..
Wow! Never seen the damage they do..
They sure do some damage..


Now that I have a real, mostly-working site, I'm starting to port pages from one of my Wikidot.com sites to my personal server. This server is my "proof of concept and functionality" before I go live with a Wikidot install at my workplace.
After porting just a couple of pages, I noticed some strange behavior with the [[button...]] and [[collapsible...]] functions. Rather than bore you with the details, I have set up a sandbox site so you can see firsthand what's happening.
I can't promise that this server will be up 24/7, or how long it will be available, but I would really appreciate it if some members of the development team would take just a minute to look. I have permissions pretty wide open, so no need to create an account or become a member to play in this sandbox.
This is all I have found so far with my stand-alone server. I will continue to update my sandbox page if I find other issues.
Thanks for the info, it looks like the HTMLPurifier that we wanted to use instead of good old Tidy was… purifying too much and effectively removed a few important attributes from some tags.
Now Tidy is back and buttons and collapsible blocks should work. Already commited to svn.
PS. I think you will have to "recompile" the affected pages, i.e. edit them (a bit) and save the top-nav.
Thank you for the quick reply and quick fix! I applied the new php file and "recompiled" the pages and everything is working well now. Hopefully, that will be the last hurdle.
Thanks again for all of your work on this project.