Dealing with the narcissist in your life is difficult for many reasons – but the most difficult is not one that you would expect.
Most of us simply don't know when we're faced with a narcissist or when people we know intimately display signs of narcissism. We want to think that our close circle has our best intentions at heart, but unfortunately, that's a false assumption.
In order to deal with narcissists, it's of utmost importance to understand them so you can confiscate their ammunition and beat them.
The most common definition of a narcissist is someone who is extremely self-absorbed and selfish.
However, that definition is the source of many misunderstandings that prevent us from seeing the emotional manipulator before us.
Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for admiration and a lack of empathy for others. But behind this mask of ultra-confidence lies a fragile self-esteem that's vulnerable to the slightest criticism.
This description might hit a little closer to home.
The narcissist puts their need for validation and protection of their ego above all else – including their significant other. They'll do anything to feel good about themselves.
In fact, for most narcissists, feeling good about themselves is the actual purpose of having a relationship. They use their partner to boost their own self-esteem and confidence through whatever means possible – with little regard for how their partner feels about it.
Frequently, this means controlling or using you in whatever way they can, and manipulating your emotions to make them feel superior and intelligent.
It's important to remember all of their acts are a result of how negatively they feel about themselves, although they might not understand that on a conscious level.
They will take advantage of you, manipulate you, and show extreme arrogance in an attempt to prove to themselves and others that they are who they believe themselves to be.
They are like bullies who protect themselves through aggression, power, and control.
If the narcissist had to choose between averting a small threat to them and inflicting massive pain to you, they would choose the latter without even thinking.
Narcissists view the world through a "me first, me second, you never" lens, and to view them otherwise will just create more heartache for you.
You will never be seen as a priority or equal to them.
You will never feel in control with them or like you matter.
You will never feel like they understand you because they simply don't care to.
You will never win because the narcissist has been defending himself (or herself) for years and is an expert at using defense mechanisms and rationalizations.
Their power comes from the fact that you are a normal person with normal feelings, while they are trying to compensate for one major shortcoming, imaginary or not.
They do not understand how normal and healthy human relationships function, and they are not with you for normal reasons.
1. You have to disarm them.
Remember that the narcissist is driven by one selfish need.
All they care about, even when being charming and sweet to you, is making themselves feel more secure, powerful, and superior.
They are deeply insecure and therefore need to control their surroundings and the people around them to compensate for that negative feeling.
That's why they insult you, criticize you, and emotionally manipulate you in dark ways. You exist as a tool to make them feel positive, validated, and praised.
Any positive feedback you receive from them is to further this feeling.
The first way to disarm a narcissist begins with you. You must adjust your expectations.
You're only useful to them when you can make them feel good. Keep this in mind, because it should influence how you approach them.
If you can give them something positive or make them feel superior and intelligent, you will see a positive behavior change with your narcissistic partner.
In other words, if you can tell them how smart and great they are, you will condition them to treat you better because you've given them exactly what they are seeking.
However, you must recognize that the relationship isn't about support, emotional intimacy, or sharing. It's about you making them feel good about themselves. Change your expectations and adjust accordingly.
Frame anything that you want in terms of how the narcissist would benefit from it, and how it would make people like them more.
Remember, narcissists just want what they want. If what you want conflicts directly or indirectly with that, it's going to be an easy choice because they don't want to compromise or humor you. Therefore, you must be able to spin and sell things to them in a way that makes them feel good about it.
Essentially, you have to make them feel like it would be a win for them too. You can do this with your needs as well – instead of making it about you, make it about them and how fulfilling or satisfying a need of yours would be for him or her.
Stating your needs clearly won't work, and getting angry or hurt definitely won't either.
Once you speak to what benefits them, you're speaking their language. You can even remove yourself from your request and make it about all the ways that they will benefit in the present and future.
You are stroking their ego, shifting your needs so they seem to be a priority and a win for the narcissist.
Third, get what you want upfront and don't rely on promises.
Don't give narcissists credit, the benefit of the doubt, or your trust. Why?
Because they will violate it and never come through for you. Once they get what they want, it's on to the next thing, leaving you holding the short end of the stick.
It's the ultimate one-sided deal – they will promise you the world in return for something, and once they receive it, they'll go into hiding and refuse or neglect to follow through on their end of the deal.
They will make promises and bargains they don't ever intend to keep. Sometimes they simply forget to uphold their end because they place so little priority on you.
Whatever the situation, do not bargain with a narcissist without getting something immediately in return, and even then, don't rely on them to come through for you.
Narcissists are deathly afraid of being exposed or that other people will confirm their worst fears.
They have a deep fear of shame and embarrassment. They need to look good in front of others, they can never be wrong, and they need to be seen as superlative in everything.
They might be willing to expose their dark side to you, but if the circle extends beyond you, that's when they start to get uncomfortable and filter their actions and words.
If you want to disarm them, simply ask them what other people would think about their actions, and allude to the fact that you might talk to a host of other people about this situation, including people that they know or mutual friends. This will spark some action from them.
They will frantically tell you to keep matters private and between just the two of you so their true nature won't be revealed. But you absolutely have the right to discuss your issues and life with your family and friends.
You are not prohibited from airing your dirty laundry with others as long as it isn't a falsehood – and it certainly isn't.
Your narcissistic partner knows it's not false, and that's why they try to prohibit you from discussing the situation with others. They are acutely aware of what they are doing to you, and they worry about others might judge them if you share the truth.
The narcissist wants to control the spin entirely. They need to control the narrative and what the future holds. But when they lose control of the spin and narrative, they fear their entire world might crash down on them because people will think poorly of them.
Narcissists sometimes just want an emotional reaction.
They are okay with hurting you because it allows them to exert their power and feel superior to someone.
The best way to disarm your narcissist is to be non-reactive. He or she will try to push your buttons and will grow frantic and frustrated when you don't react.
Some people might view this as a healthy challenge, but it's not. They're just provoking you versus helping you grow.
Remember, if you ever take the bait, they have you right where they want you.
Ironclad boundaries need to be drawn with a narcissistic partner.
It's possible that your lack of personal boundaries is the reason you're in such close proximity to a narcissist.
Logically, we understand that we shouldn't allow others to take advantage of us. We know we need boundaries that help prioritize our own needs over those of others.
So how do we end up in an unhealthy relationship with a narcissist, no matter how hard you try to communicate and enforce boundaries?
The simple answer is fear. It's hard to stick to your boundaries when you feel deep-seated, soul-wrenching fear.
You fear that you aren't good enough for your narcissistic partner. You fear they will abandon you and withdraw their love if you enforce your boundaries.
You fear backlash and punishment if you don't bend to your partner's will. You fear rejection on a massive scale, afraid of being alone and abandoned, never good enough to deserve love and affection.
You'll do anything to prevent those fears from coming true. You prioritize easing those fears by placing your partner's demands over your own needs, self-worth, personal rights, and happiness.
Once you adopt this mindset, your narcissist has you exactly where he wants you. He or she will use your sense of guilt and fear against you to get exactly what he wants.
If you say "yes" to others asking for your time and energy, and you haven't filled yourself up first, you are giving from a place of lack and fear that undermines the relationship further.
Please don't try to rationalize why you break your boundaries for your narcissistic partner. Your situation is not different or unique. It is exactly as your friends tell you it is, and you are not the exception to the rule.
The narcissist did not violate your boundaries accidentally. They are not ignorant or innocent. There is no valid reason for violating your boundaries. Your partner simply doesn't care or respect you enough to honor your requests.
Because of your partner's lack of concern for your needs, you must learn how to say,"No" in response to a boundary violation. You don't have to provide a reason or justification for why you don't want to do something. If your partner respected you and cared about your needs, he or she would accept that answer.
But they don't. So they keep pushing back and reinforcing your position, even though you've already given them your answer.
Create a list of true boundaries – non-negotiables, deal breakers, unacceptables. Essentially, spell out exactly what you will never tolerate or be subject to.
Make sure to create this list while you're away from your partner and can think with a clear, logical mind so you're not emotionally affected or manipulated by them.
We teach others how to treat us, and these boundaries must become your ironclad rules for how people can treat you.
On a final note, realize that a relationship with a narcissist can't be a real relationship. It will always be one-sided, and more than likely you will always feel compromised in some way.
A healthy, loving relationship requires emotional intimacy, mutual respect, empathy, trust, and compassion. These are qualities that are difficult for a narcissist to embrace.
Ultimately you will have to make a difficult choice. You can stay in the relationship and continue to try to deal with your partner's selfish behaviors, or you can leave the relationship and seek out a more health-minded, loving partner.
Whatever you decide, it's important to be armed with information and a realistic view of how to manage your situation as long as you are in it.
Author Bio: Pamela Kole fought her way out of an abusive relationship and knows firsthand how destructive they can be. She used to be a lawyer but now spends her time trying to inform as many people as possible that they do indeed have the choice to be happy, loved, and valued.
This article is spot on. But even if you decide to cater to your narcissist and manipulate him/her to maintain the relationship for whatever reason, you will never give enough, be enough or provide enough positive feedback. It's a consistent cycle that reinforces the false belief that you are not enough. If you entered the relationship with your own self doubt, an attitude of perseverance and keeping your word and/or human compassion you are a narcissist's play thing and it's really hard to understand your person is a narcissist. Once you do, you'll be free but be patient with yourself. You love him/her and that's no small thing to rid of. You aren't wrong to love this person this just means you are okay; the narcissist is the mess.
You are spot on. There is nothing wrong with us……and that is perhaps the key to being able to move on……inside or outside the relationship.
For more than five years I was involved with a narcissistic sociopath. I've always had my own self-esteem issues. But I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve, am too trusting too soon, and am too generous where my generosity is unwarranted.
This person saw me coming. He was younger than me, extremely nice looking, and can be very charming when it suits his needs.
At first this person warned me not to get too close or read too much into our new friendship. Not long after, during a passionate moment, he told me he loved me.
It wasn't long after that I fell hard for this person. I put his wants and needs before that of my own, not to mention my family and other friends. Over time, he began to turn on me. He became emotionally, verbally, and sometimes physically abusive toward me. Particularly so when I'd try to set and adhere to healthy boundaries for myself.
I became isolated. He'd take my vehicle and leave me stranded at home.., sometimes for more than one day. He caused me to miss work and other important appointments. He would turn his phone off or just ignore my requests for the return of my vehicle.
I soon realized how important it was for him to feel superior to and in control of me. I am a degreed, accomplished, once successful business professional. I hold two professional designations which I worked extremely hard for. At times, for no apparent reason, he'd become threatened by this. He would make threats to ruin my life. Make it so I ended up broke, old, alone, and homeless. And I believed him. He sent an anonymous e-mail to my employer containing serious and false allegations about me. I was investigated by the governing arm of my agency.
Eventually, I nearly lost my mind over this "one-sided relationship". My career came to a brief halt and I am now living on significantly less income, have only one or two persons I can truly consider to be friends, am estranged from my family, and have no significant other.
I never hear from this guy. I allowed him to accomplish what he wanted with me. Last I heard, he moved on to his next victim. Someone who I introduced him to.
Yet, to this day, I still sometimes feel a loss where this guy is concerned. I know intellectually that I'm much better off being totally away from him. But I still get the knots in my stomach and feel the heartbreak in missing him.
Yes, my narcissist is good at what he does. I don't think I will ever be the same or love again. Too bad because I think, given the right situation, I have alot to offer. I just want to receive something back next go 'round.
say anything because I didn"t want to embarrass others and he would have come up with something worse.
I was a professional career woman with a good education.
I always felt he was playing a game and when I got close to the goal post he changed the rules.
Once I realized this he got very upset because I was unpredictable. I wanted to leave but could not because of income.
I am now 73, have a disability, a mortgage on my house and not much money so I feel stuck. Not much fun.
Barbara, it sounds like the same situation I am in.
If I may, are you still with him because of the lack of finances?
That is my predicament as well..
I am a lot like you and your ex is a lot like my current husband. I mentioned marriage counseling which replied the counselors only say or do whatever necessary to make lots of money… among many other reasons we shouldn't go. I started going by myself without letting him know (I had to sneak there in my work truck, because he pretty-much owned my truck so I had no transportation).
I finally attempted to admit that I've gone to counceling three times, but I could never get it out of my mouth. He talked over me repeatedly to shut me up and tried to explain to me what I need to do if I'm going to start going to counseling and what it's like.
I was finally able to get my two-sense in and say I've already been there and asked him to go with me on the next appointment. But he said we are suppose to do counseling separately, that it's confidential, and that it's the counselor's decision if we do counseling together.
So he went one Thursday by himself and when he came home he said it was great and the counselor requested that we both go two weeks later. Well that was our appointment last Thursday which was a total waste of time for me. My husband spoke over me like he does at home, but he was actually controlling himself better and of course he spoke like a professional. The counselor eventually interrupted him and said to me that my husband has an aggressive nature like she does… interrupting her husband at times and telling him how to drive. She said there's nothing wrong with that and that I need to see it as normal… UGH!!
He's totally got the counselor fooled or she's okaying it to cover herself.
My truck is close to falling apart, I have so much debt in my name because of his bright ideas that if he kicks me out of the house I'll have to sleep in the truck.. and he's threatened to divorce me twice since Thanksgiving.
I had been recently offered a better paying job, but he insisted I turn it down for multiple reasons he came up with. So I've secretly accepted the job and I'll be starting there in two weeks. I feel like I have no choice.
Thanks for this article Barrie. Sometimes partners have narcissistic tendencies that don't even surface until they are in relationships, and we who are in the habit of seeking validation from others can unknowingly bring out these tendencies. One of the best defenses against a narcissistic person (partner or friend) is to learn to truly love yourself…..to feel that you are worthy of love. Although you are right, we will never have a truly perfect relationship with a narcissist, it is possible over time to teach them to love and appreciate the qualities you bring to a relationship……but only if you learn to love yourself first.
I don't think that if you exhibit some of these characteristics that you ARE a Narcissist. A person can be withdrawn from a traumatic event in their lives and not want to engage you emotionally because they have been hurt and they can't deal with being hurt at that level again. A narcissist, a TRUE narcissist, has a mental condition and simply because he's functional he is not in a mental institution. I don't believe that it is hopeless to be in a relationship even with a person who exhibits most of these qualities. Hopelessness belongs to only one of you, so as long as one of you holds hope, there is hope! Can you guarantee that your spouse won't ever cheat on you? NO Can you guarantee that they won't turn gay or go straight? No. You can't guarantee that you'll be alive tomorrow simply because God didn't promise it. It's just not possible. So, if we can't guarantee something as simple as tomorrow, how can we guarantee that this relationship, ANY relationship, is hopeless? I'm not saying you're going to win, or succeed or whatever it is you're after in this relationship where you're constantly self-diagnosing yourself, or worse yet others, but if it's an absolute that someone is trying to get you to believe, then you can pretty much know and understand that when dealing with the human mind, an absolute is almost the only thing that is absolute.
One thing that frightens me greatly, is (and I'm not harping on the author – NO! This is a great read and very informative – like for the reals!)that weapons like these in the hands of let's say, a narcissist, will create an even bigger monster. Instead of you being able to "deal" with them, no YOU become the Narcissist and now YOU have to defend yourself from the attacks from the other side of blame now. You become the liar, you become the manipulator, you become the (LOL) narcissist!
"Will you ever lie to me?
Can and will you forgive me for anything?
"Did you not agree to this yesterday?" OK, so if you did agree to it yesterday that means that your integrity will supercede any other conditions and or acts of nature that will allow you to cancel our occasion right?
If they chose to leave the relationship, then let them go, but at least YOU didn't end it and THAT is a huge relief.
My point is the exit strategy that is being planned out. Most of the time when we're looking in to these articles, it's 4 am and we've been up all night so we're VERY emotional and a little companionship will go looooong way into MAKING us see what we want to see. Now who's judging? We are. Now who just became the bad person? We did.
I live and love one of these people, and yes they're hard to live with, but that's WHY God gave me the capacity and level of empathy that I have. So that I could take care of this person until they decide to leave or they die. Physical abuse is one thing that should never be tolerated, but when we say abuse of ANY kind should not be tolerated, then we dive into speculative diagnosis and all that is me doing what she's doing – pointing the finger at those I love which allows me to get more mad at them which justifies me getting further away from them which demands me leave the relationship. THAT is the result we DON'T want! We want to fix that which is ours.


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There are many of you who work and maintains all the expenses of your family through online earning. There are some people who work for local clients and get payments through local money receiving systems like local banks and other payment services.
On the other hand, there are others who work freelancing and getting clients in an online international freelancing website like a fiver, up work and others.
The main problem occurs while receiving your payment is the payout method, and the article is also focused on one of the oldest and effective payment gateways.
It's an American company that is operating and managing a worldwide online payment system for all those who prefer online money transfers.
The company was founded in December 1998, in California, United States. The current CEO of this Company is Daniel Schulman. The parent company of PayPal is eBay, which is an American multinational e-commerce corporation based in San Jose.
When is it coming to Pakistan?
The question is arising from a few months about its release in Pakistan. The current Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs said in a statement back in the October 2018, that he has given four months of time to the IT ministry of Pakistan to convince PayPal to come to Pakistan.
If we talk about PayPal facilities in Pakistan, so there are more than 2 lac freelancers, who are earning more than $500 million.
All of them are still using non-banking informal channels to receive payments. It is also mentioned by the govt about its target of $10billion in IT exports by 202, and if this platform implements in Pakistan, there would be thousands of hurdles settle down in the meantime.
But, the question is still at the same point that when they will convince PayPal as the deadline is ending soon at the end of this month.
This needs to sort out as soon as possible because online shopping and other things are the future of this world, and if the government will play its part sincerely then it would be better for the economy of Pakistan.
But, there is also a confusion happening in the mind of the Pakistani citizen. Asad Umar in a show said that in the future Pakistani would have a payment platform so all the freelancers could easily do their businesses easily.
He didn't mention the name of PayPal clearly but if there is another payment receiving method the govt introducing let's pray about its security assurance too.
lol . our govt is a joke. our banks are a joke.


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Tarte aux quetsches (francés lit. "Torta con quetsches") es un dulce francés que también se prepara en Suiza. Tradicionalmente se lo prepara como una variedad de pastel dulce, adornado con quetsches pasas con picadura y cortado en mitades o cuartos, luego horneado. Se agrega una mezcla de leche, huevo batido y azúcar a la mitad de la cocción; Es un flan llamado "Pepele" en Alsaciano.

Tal vez en Alsacia es agregado esto simplemente pero en Lorena no, allí pequeñas galletas de mantequilla o "especulos" son desmenuzadas y colocada una capa en el fondo de la masa para absorber el jugo de la fruta. Simplemente las frutas son rociadas de azúcar en polvo, sin migaína.

El pastel de Quetsches es un pastel servido como postre, frío, tibio o caliente.

Especialidad regional

Las "Tarte aux quetsches" son principalmente preparadas en:

 Francia donde se considera una especialidad de Alsacia y Lorena ("Quetschekuche"/"Quetschenfloos" en "francique de Lorena" y "Zwatchgaaya" en alsaciano del Alto Rin).

 También se la elabora en Suiza para hacer la tarta de ciruelas pasas conocidas como "tarte aux pruneaux" o la "gâteau aux pruneaux"  el "día del ayuno federal", y el "día del ayuno de Ginebra".

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Enlaces externos

 Adeline-cuisine.fr/recettes/tarte-aux-quetsches
 Marmiton.org/recettes/recette_tarte-aux-quetsches-d-alsace

Gastronomía de Francia
Gastronomía de Suiza
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The Nationwide Guard stays an integral a part of U.S. army would possibly, and it is altering to stay efficient for the long run, Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, chief of the Nationwide Guard Bureau, stated at present.
Hokanson and Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony L. Whitehead, the senior enlisted advisor to the chief of the Nationwide Guard Bureau, held a wide-ranging information convention on the challenges dealing with the Nationwide Guard and its 430,000 service members.
The Nationwide Guard is the strategic reserve of the U.S. army. Guardsmen are prepared at present and should be prepared for the long run. They have been among the many forces who fought the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, however additionally they carry out missions for state governors. Additionally they have a mission on the U.S. border with Mexico. Guardsmen are known as upon to assist People within the aftermath of fireplace, flood, hurricanes, earthquakes and extra. 1000's of Nationwide Guardsmen helped People through the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
"Immediately's Nationwide Guard is prepared and succesful and a significant a part of our nationwide protection technique," Hokanson stated. "As a fight reserve of the Army [and] the Air Drive, our troopers and airmen are constructed to struggle our nation's wars. It's manning, coaching and equipping for fight that permits us to additionally serve our communities of their time of want."
Whereas the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are over, the Nationwide Guard nonetheless has 22,000 service members deployed abroad. "In 2022, we offered floor and air forces to all of America's combatant instructions," the final stated. "That included Army formations within the Center East and Europe; world tanker airlift and fighter plane assist; and coaching with our allies and companions across the globe."
With a watch towards the long run, Hokanson and Whitehead began analyzing "folks" applications since every little thing actually is determined by the folks of the Guard and their households.
The final stated about 60,000 Nationwide Guard troopers and airmen haven't any medical protection. "That is why the Well being Look after Our Troops Act is on my radar," he stated. The laws would offer premium-free medical insurance coverage for members of the Nationwide Guard and different reserve parts.
"This the suitable factor to do for our service members and their households, who usually bear undue monetary and medical hardships because of this," he stated. "Sure, there's a value to this, however I imagine the misplaced readiness prices are greater than the worth of that well being care. The Well being Look after Our Troops Act is finally the suitable factor to do, each morally and for the medical readiness of our pressure."
Hokanson can be adamant that guardsmen performing the identical duties as their active-duty counterparts ought to get the identical pay and advantages. "Identical to them, we spend weeks, months, even years away from our households, however to be side-by-side performing the very same mission and the identical duties and never be handled the identical is one thing that must be resolved," he stated. "Obligation standing reform goes a protracted method to deal with this inequity, which can be very important to our recruiting and retention efforts."
On the operational aspect, the Army Nationwide Guard will modernize its brigades and divisions to supply all-domain fight forces divisionally aligned with the Army as quickly as potential, he stated. "This can preserve us seamlessly interoperable with the Army, make rotations extra predictable, and provides our guardsmen extra management alternatives. Most of all, it's going to guarantee we're prepared every time our nation calls."
The Guard additionally has a task in readiness of forces removed from U.S. shores. The Guard's State Partnership Program is in its thirtieth yr. It companions state Guard items with international militaries. The obvious instance is California's long-term partnership with Ukraine. State items are partnered with greater than 100 nations, and the Guard seems to be to broaden it by 30 nations over the subsequent decade.
The ultimate problem is modernizing the pressure. "We created a 25-year modernization street map for all our main weapons techniques," Hokanson stated. "We're in lockstep with the Army on issues like multi-domain operations, long-range precision fires, essential battle tanks, air protection, future vertical elevate and extra."
The Guard can not present as much as tomorrow's fights with yesterday's gear. "We should be interoperable and have the identical gear every time potential," he stated. "On the Air Drive measurement aspect, we've 25 fighter squadrons, and we have to preserve all 25 fighter squadrons as a result of our nation wants them. These squadrons want modernized fighters to supply the fight functionality and strategic depth our nation wants to discourage our adversaries."
The Guard has been instrumental in serving to Ukraine resist the Russian invasion. The California-Ukraine partnership reaches again to the founding of the Partnership for Peace effort following the break-up of the Soviet Union and dissolution of the Warsaw Pact. In 2014, after the primary Russian invasion that occupied Crimea — Guardsmen labored "to determine these areas the place [the Ukrainian military] felt that they may actually enhance to arrange themselves," the final stated.
Hokanson and Whitehead stated that final yr, there have been many who felt Russia would overwhelm its neighbor. However the coaching they acquired — particularly the event of knowledgeable noncommissioned officer corps — was instrumental in blunting Russia's thrust towards Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
"As our Guard items have rotated via since 2015 with the joint army coaching group [in] Ukraine, we have actually centered on growing their noncommissioned officers, in addition to a pair different areas that they, that they actually needed to work on," the final stated. "Clearly, the best credit score goes to the Ukrainian folks and their forces for standing up for their very own sovereignty and defending their homeland. But it surely was a kind of issues that we labored on, and we proceed to work on, with Ukrainians proper now. The important thing factor is [to work on the] areas that they ask us for assist on and coaching. We actually try to focus instantly on that."
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Colborne grabs the clipboard
After 16 years playing rugby, Alex Colborne hung up his cleats at the end of last season—but he's still very much a part of the Queen's rugby fabric.Continue...
Gaels to take on defending OUA champions in season opener
The men's hockey team lives and trains by one motto: karma.Continue...
U Sports approves policy for transgender athletes
Last Thursday, U Sports introduced a new transgender policy with aims of creating equal opportunities for Canadian university athletes, regardless of their gender identity and expression.Continue...
Gaels hit crunch time Friday against McMaster
Headed into their second-last game of the season, the football team is grappling to find routine amidst a week many would call chaotic.Continue...
Football comes short of upset against Western
Ahead of the football team's Saturday game against the Western Mustangs, head coach Pat Sheahan wasn't expecting a win.Continue...
Gaels sweep Toronto teams in weekend series
The women's soccer team showed no signs of discouragement after last weekend's loss, earning two convincing victories over the University of Toronto Varsity Blues (4-5-2) and Ryerson Rams (2-4-5) this past weekend.Continue...
Women's rugby's big win caps season
The women's rugby team concluded their regular season Saturday with a resounding 90-5 victory over the York Lions.Continue...
This weekend, the men's rugby team won their 2017 OUA Championship rematch, while the men's cross country team won their annual NCAA invitational. Meanwhile, rowing had a strong start to their season and men's soccer lost both of their matches in Toronto.Continue...
Athletics to conclude Richardson revitalization with pavilion
In 2016, Richardson Stadium was rebuilt from the ground up—but revitalization plans aren't finished yet.Continue...
Michael Chang posting career season
This year, Michael Chang has exploded onto the OUA soccer radar.Continue...
Women's lacrosse undefeated to start season
The women's lacrosse team is one of the most dominant teams at Queen's this fall.Continue...
Football preparing for Western after near disaster
As Guelph's kicker stepped on the field to attempt a game-winning 32-yard field goal, Queen's running back Jake Puskas could hardly watch.Continue...
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According to multiple people familiar with the situation, over ten cases of impetigo were discovered among Queen's varsity athletes last week.Continue...
Men's rugby trounces Brock in preparation for Guelph
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Women's soccer loses, draws against talented Ottawa teams
Two hard-fought matches earned a well-deserved point for the women's soccer team this weekend.Continue...
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A Directory to Find Welfare Leeches?
Chuck Hoster
Robert Macdonald, mayor of Lewiston, Maine, is proposing a bill that would publicize the information of all recipients of government welfare programs. He is hoping to push the legislature to publish the names and addresses of, "every name on the dole". The mayor made his aims known in a weekly column he writes for the Twin City Times.
There is a Maine website in existence already that lists recipients of state pension, which Macdonald noted in his column and compared his program to. He claims that in the same interest of transparency, the information should be published. Names, addresses, services and amounts, as well as length of use are all to be listed on the website. He says that those who participate in welfare programs should not have the right to protected information.
Since it is a state issue, Macdonald would need to garner support at the state level, which he says that he has. The Lewiston mayor is calling for the public, "to know how its money is being spent,". He is denying that the website would be meant to embarrass those on welfare.
While his democratic opposition for re election, Ben Chin, has been critical, Chin has not offered any other ways to provide fiscal transparency with respect to welfare. In fact, Chin has attacked the idea as, "Resorting to publicly shaming poor people,"
There may be some grip to Macdonald's foothold with the issue. Maine Gov. Paul LePage has enacted tougher requirements for welfare recipients such as drug testing. Macdonald is hoping to add another restriction to the bill, a limit of 60 months total of getting benefits for each user.
The election for Lewiston mayor will be held in November. Pending the outcome, Macdonald's traction could suffer or grow exponentially.
The issue of government benefits continues in the rounds of both public opinion and political forum as both sides argue whether they create opportunity or foster dependency.
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Decide what your college goals are.
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The Oceans We Know Won't Survive Climate Change — The Atlantic
Sea-level rise will become unmanageable, and life will flee the world's tropical oceans, if carbon pollution keeps rising, a new report from the UN climate panel says.
Climate change is more extensive and worse than once thought — Miami Herald
Climate scientists missed a lot about a quarter century ago when they predicted how bad global warming would be.
How Extreme Weather is Shrinking the Planet — The New Yorker
With wildfires, heat waves, and rising sea levels, large tracts of the earth are at risk of becoming uninhabitable. But the fossil-fuel industry continues its assault on the facts.
What's New in the Latest U.S. Climate Assessment — New York Times
Global warming is now affecting the United States more than ever, and the risks of future disasters — from flooding along the coasts to crop failures in the Midwest — could pose a profound threat to Americans' well-being.
'Like a Terror Movie': How Climate Change Will Cause More Simultaneous Disasters — New York Times
Global warming is posing such wide-ranging risks to humanity, involving so many types of phenomena, that by the end of this century some parts of the world could face as many as six climate-related crises at the same time, researchers say.
'We have a duty to act': hundreds ready to go to jail over climate crisis — The Guardian
A new group of "concerned citizens" is planning a campaign of mass civil disobedience starting next month and promises it has hundreds of people – from teenagers to pensioners – ready to get arrested in an effort to draw attention to the unfolding climate emergency.
Climate change is making storms worse. The media needs to report that. — News & Observer
Op-Ed by Jason West – With Hurricane Florence bearing down on the Carolinas, our attention is focused where it needs to be — evacuating the coast, stocking our shelves, and making plans to keep our families safe. But while we do those things, we should be aware that this storm, like others, is partially of our creating.
A 'Hothouse' Future for Humanity: Scientists Behind Terrifying Climate Analysis Hope They Are Wrong — Common Dreams
Warning of a possible domino effect as multiple climate feedback loops are triggered within a dynamic cascade of rising temperatures and warming oceans, scientists behind a frightening new study say that for the sake of humanity's future they hope scenarios explored in their new models do not come to pass.
Capitalism Killed Our Climate Momentum, Not "Human Nature" — The Intercept
This Sunday, the entire New York Times Magazine will be composed of just one article on a single subject: the failure to confront the global climate crisis in the 1980s, a time when the science was settled and the politics seemed to align. Written by Nathaniel Rich, this work of history is filled with insider revelations about roads not taken that, on several occasions, made me swear out loud.
Scientists aren't impressed with New York Times' new story on climate change — Think Progress
But the just-released, roughly 30,000 word article by Nathaniel Rich is already being widely criticized by leading scientists, historians, and climate experts. As physicist Ben Franta, who studies the history of climate politics, put it, "Rich's exoneration of fossil fuel producers as well as the Republican party seem based on logical non sequiturs."


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We fully leverage the commitment, talents and resources of our Board, staff and partners to ensure that individuals and families living in or close to poverty have access to the opportunities that enable them to pursue and achieve self-reliance. In doing our work we consistently affirm and cultivate the inherent potential of those we serve. We firmly believe in the capabilities of our participants and create programs that offer a ladder up, not a hand out. We understand our neighborhoods and communities will thrive only when all members have access to opportunities. We recognize that opportunity is not available equally in our communities and institutional barriers can be a road block to self-reliance. We have the courage to challenge policies and practices, within CAI and our communities, to ensure we are effective and accountable to those we are intended to serve.
We believe that all people desire access to resources that will allow them to meet their basic needs. We believe people want access to opportunities that will empower them to reach their full potential. We believe each and every person possesses an array of strengths and that opportunities always exist to build upon those strengths.
The people we serve are our most knowledgeable resource. We will only be effective if we successfully engage and listen to them as we work with them to address the issues that impact their lives.
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Sigillography
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Seals in antiquity
Medieval European seals
Forms of medieval seals
Royal and official seals
Religious seals
Town seals
Commercial seals
Personal seals
Modern use of seals
Chinese and Japanese seals
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The connection between Roman and medieval seals lies in the use of seals in the chanceries of the Merovingian and Carolingian kings. Many Ottonian seals had busts of the emperors. Royal seals of medieval type, with the ruler enthroned and bearing his insignia, appear from the 11th century. The use of seals by bishops and nobles became usual at this time and was widespread by the 12th century. By the 13th century, seals were used by all classes, including small landowners; and, by the 14th century, simple seal matrices could be bought ready-made.
The quality of engraving varied greatly. Some delicately designed seals date from the 12th century, such as the silver seal of Isabella of Hainaut, queen of France in 1180–90. The silver equestrian seal of Robert Fitzwalter is a notable example of the 13th century, the period of the finest seal engraving.
The names of several engravers of medieval seals are known: for example, Luke, who engraved the seal of Exeter, and Walter de Ripa, who engraved the first great seal of Henry III of England.
Seal matrices may be single or double, thus producing an impression on either one or both sides of the wax. Single matrices, the older type, often have a ridge along the back and end in a loop. Double matrices, known from the 11th century onward, are flat, with two to four projecting lugs pierced with holes in which vertical pins keep the halves aligned.
Sealing both sides of the wax makes detaching the seal more difficult, and so in medieval times the reverse was often sealed by a counterseal for greater security. The official seal of an institution was often countersealed by the seal of an official, such as a town by its mayor. Single seals were often fitted with a handle; the most common type was a six-sided cone ending in a trefoil. In some matrices the centre screwed outward, enabling the device to be used without a legend. On many seals the back was marked with a cross to indicate the top.
Seals could be either applied to the surface of a document or appended from it by a strip of material. Application was the earlier system, although papal bulls were always appended. Appended seals appeared in England in the 11th century and in France in the 12th; seals were appended either on a tongue of parchment cut across from the bottom of the document or on a tag of parchment, leather, or silk inserted through a cut in the document. Some documents had many seals. Seals were often protected by woven bags or by boxes of wood, metal, or ivory known as skippets.
The legend, often abbreviated, usually declared the name of the owner or institution; it often began with a cross and the word sigillum, followed by the name in the genitive case. Latin remained in fashion for inscriptions, though English and French are occasionally found from the 13th century, more frequently on personal seals. On English seals roman capitals were used in the 11th and 12th centuries and Lombardic ones in the 13th and early 14th centuries. Black letter (Gothic script) was first used in England in the 14th century and was quite popular in the 15th century, although Lombardic often continued for capitals. Roman capitals reappeared in the 16th century.
The great seal, or seal of majesty (a round seal showing the seated ruler with the royal insignia), first appeared in Europe on the seal of the emperor Henry II of Germany (ruled 1002–24), in France on the seal of Henry I (ruled 1031–60), and in England on the double seal of Edward the Confessor (ruled 1042–66). The seal of William I of England (ruled 1066–87) had the King on one side and an equestrian figure on the other. The kings of France adopted double seals under Louis VII (ruled 1137–80).
The development of lesser royal seals can be illustrated by the growth of English government. Deputed great seals were used for the major legal courts and for France, Ireland, and Wales. The expansion of the kings' affairs caused the addition of smaller, more personal seals, such as the signet. The Chancery did not control these seals, and this freedom led to the evolution of autonomous offices. The privy seal appeared early in the 13th century in the custody of the clerks of the king's chamber. It was soon transferred to the wardrobe clerks, and gradually its importance increased until by the early 14th century the keeper of the privy seal was the third minister of state. The keepership gained further prestige in midcentury, when the great seal was entrusted to the keepers who went abroad with Edward III. As the privy seal grew in importance, the king preferred another small seal for authenticating correspondence and warrants. Under Edward II (ruled 1307–27) there was a secret seal distinct from the privy seal. By 1400 the signet, as the secret seal was then called, was in the charge of the king's secretary. The signet rather than the privy seal became the originating force in administration, and from 1540 there were two secretaries, each with two signets. The privy seal and signet seal were both single armorial seals.
Royal officials had their own seals. Circular admirals' seals, dating from the late 14th century to the 17th century, include a fine group of 15th-century bronze matrices. The seals show ships in great detail, with the sails displaying the arms of the admiral.
The principal episcopal seal was the seal of dignity, always a pointed oval. From the 11th to the 14th century it usually depicted the standing figure of the bishop, from the 13th century with a canopy above him. In the mid-14th century the standing figure was often replaced by a saint or a religious scene, with the bishop praying beneath—a form that had been used earlier on episcopal counterseals. The seal of Thomas Arundel, archbishop of Canterbury (1396), depicts the martyrdom of Becket in the centre of an elaborate series of niches, with the archbishop below.
Monastic seals, usually double-sided and of high quality, normally show the buildings of the monastery, religious scenes, or the patron saint. They were distinct from abbots' and priors' seals, which were similar to those of bishops. Notable was the elaborate four-part matrix of Boxgrove Priory (mid-13th century). The seal of Merton Priory (1241), considered the finest English medieval seal, had the Virgin and child on one side with St. Augustine of Hippo on the other.
Papal bulls were doubled-sided lead seals appended to the document on strings. The earliest known is that of Deusdedit (reigned 615–618). The usual design, with the head of the Apostles Peter and Paul on one side and the pope's name on the other, first appeared under Paschal II (reigned 1099–1118). Although this style of portrayal of the heads was changed in the Renaissance, the design has not been altered.
The possession of a common seal was an important part of a town's independence. Town seals were almost always round and often double. Many towns still possess their original matrices. The earliest in England date from around 1200, when many towns received their charters. The seal of Exeter has been dated to c. 1180. Maritime towns often depicted a ship with a furled sail; inland towns often showed the guildhall or the town itself. The seal of Rochester depicted the Norman castle within a wall. Counterseals often bore the figures of saints. Later medieval town seals were less common and beginning with the 14th century were often single seals.
Commercial seals in England were considerably increased during the reign of Edward I, when double-sided bronze dies occurred for various customs, subsidies, and the delivery of wool and hides. Their obverse displayed the arms of England, and the reverse had the same device without the shield. The seals of merchants and craftsmen often displayed either merchants' marks or tools connected with their trade.
The earliest class of personal seals was that of greater barons of the 12th century, who used the device of a fully armed equestrian knight. Their shields often provide the earliest evidence for the use of heraldic charges. Some greater barons used a double seal with an equestrian obverse and an armorial reverse. The most usual type of personal seal was a single seal with the arms of the owner. Women's seals were usually pointed ovals and showed the lady standing, sometimes between shields. Nonheraldic personal seals displayed a variety of devices, such as stars, fleurs-de-lis, armorials, and religious subjects. The inscription sometimes indicated the owner, although it may simply have related to the device, as on those that bore the device of a squirrel and the inscription "I krack nuts."
The use of seals declined as the use of signatures grew. Personal fob seals were in fashion from the 17th to the early 19th century; often they were gems in gold settings that were carried in the fob or breeches pocket and were used to seal folded private correspondence before the envelope was introduced. States and institutions continued to use seals for the formal ratification of their acts, but few of these seals maintained the medieval vigour of design.
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The Killers at Staples Center
I receive a lot of flack from my friends for being a Killers fan. My defense is that if it is good enough for Flood and Alan Moulder, then it is good enough for me. The Killers appeared on my radar when they opened for Morrissey at the Wiltern back in 2004. They are the second band(Tool was the first) that I had seen in a club that have eventually graduated to the Staples Center. Solarcade opened the show and played a generic rock set. The only thing interesting about their show was the B.C. Rich acrylic green lit guitar. Howling Bells came to the rescue with a dreamy alternative rock vibe. Juanita Stein (Vocals/Guitars) had a voice similar to Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley and was rocking with a Fender Mustang and an Orange Amp Half Stack. Their album is not available domestically but I was intrigued when I heard some of their songs were remixed by The Presets and Forward Russia. I will await their domestic release to see how they fare. The Killers opened with streamers and "Sam's Town" that electrified the Staples center. I was impressed with Brandon Flowers improving stage presence as he frantically paced the stage and gave a passionate performance. One thing that has not changed about the Killers is Brandon's synth setup which consists of a Nord Lead 2 and a MicroKorg. The beginning synth swell of "Read My Mind" was excellent and continued to capitivate the audience. I was extremely surprised that the Killers performed "Shadowplay" originally performed by Joy Division. I think everyone in the crowd under 30 was looking at each other unable to identify the song. Unfortunately, the metal detectors prevented me from taking my camera into the venue so I posted a picture from the Troubadour show. It would have been helpful to have the camera because I could have snapped a picture of a disinterested Jessica Simpson who was two rows behind me from the floor.
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yes indeed, celebrities at shows in l.a. one of the downsides, you see their "fake" fandom in some of the best seats in the house
Arctic Monkeys at the Troubadour
Interpol at the Joint
Tool at The Pearl in Las Vegas
Jesus and The Mary Chain at the Glasshouse
Autolux at the Casbah
The Klaxons at the Echoplex
Monsters Are Waiting at the Orange County Museum o...
Silversun Pickups at the Silverlake Lounge
The Shins at the Orpheum Theatre
KCRW A Sounds Ecletic Evening at the Gibson Amphit...
Muse at the Forum
Mew at the Belly Up
Mew at the Henry Fonda
The Thermals at the Ex_Plx
Ken Andrews at the Troubadour
The Little Ones at the Troubadour
TV On The Radio and The Noisettes at the Belly Up
Datarock at Spaceland


Performance wise the FG-11 is comparable to the FA-62 glow engine.
The FG-11 uses the same Carburettor, Spark Plug and Ignition System from other engines in Saito's FG single cylinder Petrol engine range.
Propeller: 12" x 8"~13" x 8"
*Fuel flow varies depends upon prop load. More fuel flow with larger load and less fuel flow with smaller load.


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Q: Using value pointer is unsafe and deprecated error in Opencv Python I am new to opencv and python and was learning the basics from the docs. I was learning about the trackbar in opencv (python).
I wrote the same code as shown in the docs here. (Note the version is 4.5.3)
Here's my code:
import numpy as np
import cv2 as cv

def nothing(x):
    pass

# Create a black image, a window
img = np.zeros((300,512,3), np.uint8)

cv.namedWindow('image')

# create trackbars for color change
cv.createTrackbar('R','image',0,255,nothing)
cv.createTrackbar('G','image',0,255,nothing)
cv.createTrackbar('B','image',0,255,nothing)

# create switch for ON/OFF functionality
switch = '0 : OFF \n1 : ON'
cv.createTrackbar(switch, 'image',0,1,nothing)

while(1):
    cv.imshow('image',img)
    k = cv.waitKey(1) & 0xFF
    if k == 27:
        break
    # get current positions of four trackbars
    r = cv.getTrackbarPos('R','image')
    g = cv.getTrackbarPos('G','image')
    b = cv.getTrackbarPos('B','image')
    s = cv.getTrackbarPos(switch,'image')
    if s == 0:
        img[:] = 0
    else:
        img[:] = [b,g,r]
cv.destroyAllWindows()

When I run this code, I get the following annoying long warning:
Using 'value' pointer is unsafe and deprecated. Use NULL as value pointer. To fetch trackbar value setup callback.

This is the full warning message if anyone wants to refer:
[ WARN:0] global C:\Users\runneradmin\AppData\Local\Temp\pip-req-build-q3d_8t8e\opencv\modules\highgui\src\window.cpp (704) cv::createTrackbar UI/Trackbar(R@image): Using 'value' pointer is unsafe and deprecated. Use NULL as value pointer. To fetch trackbar value setup callback.

I tried to understand what it is trying to say, but couldn't understand much. AFAIU, the error is in the line (and subsequent):
r = cv.getTrackbarPos('R','image')

Even thought it is a warning, I would like to get rid of it, as it uses the word unsafe and deprecated.
I have opencv-python of version 4.5.3.56. I've tried getting through the docs, but seems they are the same as for older versions, and this particular feature is deprecated in my version.
Can anyone suggest me what should be done to avoid this?

A: this bug in 4.5.3 is already reported and fixed (at least for python)
however, unless you rebuild it locally, you will have to wait for the next pypi release ;(

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using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Text.Json;
using Azure.Core;
using Azure.ResourceManager;
using Azure.ResourceManager.Network.Models;

namespace Azure.ResourceManager.Network
{
    public partial class VirtualWANData : IUtf8JsonSerializable
    {
        void IUtf8JsonSerializable.Write(Utf8JsonWriter writer)
        {
            writer.WriteStartObject();
            if (Optional.IsDefined(Location))
            {
                writer.WritePropertyName("location");
                writer.WriteStringValue(Location);
            }
            if (Optional.IsCollectionDefined(Tags))
            {
                writer.WritePropertyName("tags");
                writer.WriteStartObject();
                foreach (var item in Tags)
                {
                    writer.WritePropertyName(item.Key);
                    writer.WriteStringValue(item.Value);
                }
                writer.WriteEndObject();
            }
            writer.WritePropertyName("id");
            writer.WriteStringValue(Id);
            writer.WritePropertyName("properties");
            writer.WriteStartObject();
            if (Optional.IsDefined(DisableVpnEncryption))
            {
                writer.WritePropertyName("disableVpnEncryption");
                writer.WriteBooleanValue(DisableVpnEncryption.Value);
            }
            if (Optional.IsDefined(AllowBranchToBranchTraffic))
            {
                writer.WritePropertyName("allowBranchToBranchTraffic");
                writer.WriteBooleanValue(AllowBranchToBranchTraffic.Value);
            }
            if (Optional.IsDefined(AllowVnetToVnetTraffic))
            {
                writer.WritePropertyName("allowVnetToVnetTraffic");
                writer.WriteBooleanValue(AllowVnetToVnetTraffic.Value);
            }
            if (Optional.IsDefined(TypePropertiesType))
            {
                writer.WritePropertyName("type");
                writer.WriteStringValue(TypePropertiesType);
            }
            writer.WriteEndObject();
            writer.WriteEndObject();
        }

        internal static VirtualWANData DeserializeVirtualWANData(JsonElement element)
        {
            Optional<string> etag = default;
            Optional<string> name = default;
            Optional<string> type = default;
            Optional<string> location = default;
            Optional<IDictionary<string, string>> tags = default;
            ResourceIdentifier id = default;
            Optional<bool> disableVpnEncryption = default;
            Optional<IReadOnlyList<SubResource>> virtualHubs = default;
            Optional<IReadOnlyList<SubResource>> vpnSites = default;
            Optional<bool> allowBranchToBranchTraffic = default;
            Optional<bool> allowVnetToVnetTraffic = default;
            Optional<OfficeTrafficCategory> office365LocalBreakoutCategory = default;
            Optional<ProvisioningState> provisioningState = default;
            Optional<string> type0 = default;
            foreach (var property in element.EnumerateObject())
            {
                if (property.NameEquals("etag"))
                {
                    etag = property.Value.GetString();
                    continue;
                }
                if (property.NameEquals("name"))
                {
                    name = property.Value.GetString();
                    continue;
                }
                if (property.NameEquals("type"))
                {
                    type = property.Value.GetString();
                    continue;
                }
                if (property.NameEquals("location"))
                {
                    location = property.Value.GetString();
                    continue;
                }
                if (property.NameEquals("tags"))
                {
                    if (property.Value.ValueKind == JsonValueKind.Null)
                    {
                        property.ThrowNonNullablePropertyIsNull();
                        continue;
                    }
                    Dictionary<string, string> dictionary = new Dictionary<string, string>();
                    foreach (var property0 in property.Value.EnumerateObject())
                    {
                        dictionary.Add(property0.Name, property0.Value.GetString());
                    }
                    tags = dictionary;
                    continue;
                }
                if (property.NameEquals("id"))
                {
                    id = property.Value.GetString();
                    continue;
                }
                if (property.NameEquals("properties"))
                {
                    if (property.Value.ValueKind == JsonValueKind.Null)
                    {
                        property.ThrowNonNullablePropertyIsNull();
                        continue;
                    }
                    foreach (var property0 in property.Value.EnumerateObject())
                    {
                        if (property0.NameEquals("disableVpnEncryption"))
                        {
                            if (property0.Value.ValueKind == JsonValueKind.Null)
                            {
                                property0.ThrowNonNullablePropertyIsNull();
                                continue;
                            }
                            disableVpnEncryption = property0.Value.GetBoolean();
                            continue;
                        }
                        if (property0.NameEquals("virtualHubs"))
                        {
                            if (property0.Value.ValueKind == JsonValueKind.Null)
                            {
                                property0.ThrowNonNullablePropertyIsNull();
                                continue;
                            }
                            List<SubResource> array = new List<SubResource>();
                            foreach (var item in property0.Value.EnumerateArray())
                            {
                                array.Add(SubResource.DeserializeSubResource(item));
                            }
                            virtualHubs = array;
                            continue;
                        }
                        if (property0.NameEquals("vpnSites"))
                        {
                            if (property0.Value.ValueKind == JsonValueKind.Null)
                            {
                                property0.ThrowNonNullablePropertyIsNull();
                                continue;
                            }
                            List<SubResource> array = new List<SubResource>();
                            foreach (var item in property0.Value.EnumerateArray())
                            {
                                array.Add(SubResource.DeserializeSubResource(item));
                            }
                            vpnSites = array;
                            continue;
                        }
                        if (property0.NameEquals("allowBranchToBranchTraffic"))
                        {
                            if (property0.Value.ValueKind == JsonValueKind.Null)
                            {
                                property0.ThrowNonNullablePropertyIsNull();
                                continue;
                            }
                            allowBranchToBranchTraffic = property0.Value.GetBoolean();
                            continue;
                        }
                        if (property0.NameEquals("allowVnetToVnetTraffic"))
                        {
                            if (property0.Value.ValueKind == JsonValueKind.Null)
                            {
                                property0.ThrowNonNullablePropertyIsNull();
                                continue;
                            }
                            allowVnetToVnetTraffic = property0.Value.GetBoolean();
                            continue;
                        }
                        if (property0.NameEquals("office365LocalBreakoutCategory"))
                        {
                            if (property0.Value.ValueKind == JsonValueKind.Null)
                            {
                                property0.ThrowNonNullablePropertyIsNull();
                                continue;
                            }
                            office365LocalBreakoutCategory = new OfficeTrafficCategory(property0.Value.GetString());
                            continue;
                        }
                        if (property0.NameEquals("provisioningState"))
                        {
                            if (property0.Value.ValueKind == JsonValueKind.Null)
                            {
                                property0.ThrowNonNullablePropertyIsNull();
                                continue;
                            }
                            provisioningState = new ProvisioningState(property0.Value.GetString());
                            continue;
                        }
                        if (property0.NameEquals("type"))
                        {
                            type0 = property0.Value.GetString();
                            continue;
                        }
                    }
                    continue;
                }
            }
            return new VirtualWANData(id, name.Value, type.Value, location.Value, Optional.ToDictionary(tags), etag.Value, Optional.ToNullable(disableVpnEncryption), Optional.ToList(virtualHubs), Optional.ToList(vpnSites), Optional.ToNullable(allowBranchToBranchTraffic), Optional.ToNullable(allowVnetToVnetTraffic), Optional.ToNullable(office365LocalBreakoutCategory), Optional.ToNullable(provisioningState), type0.Value);
        }
    }
}

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Here is the final product in all its glory. I am going to play "Brad's Boogie" while we look at the chart and follow along. There are as many different ways to write charts as there are musicians, but there are also some basic rules that everyone follows that allow us to communicate musically. So after discussing how we learn the song and write the chart, here we follow along. Once you get comfortable writing charts it will be so much easier to get your ideas across to other musicians, especially if you write as well, so that you can just hand them a road map to the music that you want to play and at least you will all be starting on the same page…literally.


Nothing says "Merry Christmas" quite like a beautiful fresh poinsettia plant. We hand select only the finest plants from our local growers to insure the best plants possible. All plants are adorned with fresh-cut princess pine and a decorative bow in a nice container or basket.


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The Chief Justice on Wednesday released a statement on the Governor's budget proposal for the judicial branch.
Statement from Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on the judicial branch budget for 2019-20.
California Budget 2019-20
2011–2019: The Judicial Branch Under the Leadership of Chief Justice Tani G. Ca…
The Chief Justice on Thursday released a statement on the Governor's budget proposal for the judicial branch.
News Release - January 3, 2019
Joshua Groban Sworn-in as Associate Justice of California Supreme Court
On Dec 21, Joshua P. Groban was confirmed to the California Supreme Court, and sworn-in on Jan 3. He begins hearing arguments on Jan 8, 2019.
Report on Evaluation of Appointment of Joshua Groban
Neil Gupta Appointed Principal Attorney to the Chief Justice
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye announced the appointment of Neil Gupta as principal attorney to the Chief Justice.
Supreme Court makes 2019 appointments to State Bar Board of Trustees
SAN FRANCISCO—The Supreme Court of California announced the reappointment of Attorney Mark A. Broughton and the appointment of Attorney Sean M. SeLegue to four-year terms, and the appointment of Attorney Alan K. Steinbrecher to a one-year term, on the State Bar Board of Trustees. The court also appointed Mr. Steinbrecher as chair and Mr. SeLegue as vice chair of the Board of Trustees for one year terms.
Supreme Court Website
California Supreme Court Hires Retired Appellate Justice to Lead Bar Exam Investigation
The Supreme Court of California on Wednesday announced it has hired retired Presiding Justice Arthur G. Scotland to spearhead an independent investigation into the partial disclosure related to the July Bar exam.
Third Appellate District
Chief Justice Names Members of Advisory Committee on Audits and Financial Accountability
California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Wednesday named nine members to the Judicial Council's Advisory Committee on Audits and Financial Accountability for the Judicial Branch.
Court Working Group Recommends Proposal for International Commercial Arbitration
SAN FRANCISCO—The Supreme Court of California's International Commercial Arbitration Working Group has submitted its final report to the court outlining regulatory proposals that would permit foreign and out-of-state attorneys to represent businesses in contractually agreed upon arbitrations of their transnational commercial disputes in California.
Supreme Court International Commercial Arbitration Report
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In high school dual enrollment involves students being enrolled in two separate, academically related institutions. Typically a high school and a college or university. Most of the time it refers to high school students taking college courses.
Students enrolled in a high school may be dual enrolled at a local institution of higher learning, such as a community college or university. As students pass their college classes, they receive credit that may be applied toward their high school diploma and also college credit which may be applied toward their degree when they enroll in college.
Many of our students will have local options for college dual enrollment, but all of our juniors and seniors who meet academic eligibility can consider the option of Early College and the University of Northwestern, St. Paul.
Since 1902, students have come to Northwestern to learn and develop as leaders through Christ-centered, academically excellent education. University of Northwestern (UNW) is a Christ-centered liberal arts university located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. All members of the UNW community—students, faculty, staff—profess faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Our shared faith brings us together in a powerful way as we learn and grow together in Christ.
Contact the NFC Academy Office for assistance and questions about Dual Enrollment.
One helpful and important place for students to visit who are planning on attending college is the College Board web site. The College Board is the place to learn about the SAT test which is important for preparing for college. Students can set up their own SAT account.
Colleges, Scholarships, Campus and Online Degree Programs are a team of veteran professional educators who have developed this and other websites to make it as easy as possible for students of all ages to pursue post-secondary education. While we believe this may offer a good resource, we do recommend that each site be verified carefully.
You may already know where you want to go to college, but most students and their families are often looking at various programs for the college to attend.
The CollegeBoard, publishers of the SAT, have some excellent tools for you and good instructions on how to make this complicated process seem easier.
Use the video as needed to better acquaint the student and parents with more details about making the best college decision.
Now that you have made your decision about the college you want to attend use this video for helpful information about paying for your college experience.
What you learn here you will then need to find out from the college your select what financial aid may be available for their programs. While student loans are available in many situations, the fewer student loans you consider makes life after college graduation much simpler financially.


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Tetrastichus okawus är en stekelart som beskrevs av Sievert Allen Rohwer 1921. Tetrastichus okawus ingår i släktet Tetrastichus och familjen finglanssteklar.

Artens utbredningsområde är Frankrike. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

Källor

Finglanssteklar
okawus


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     you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
     You may obtain a copy of the License at

          http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0

     Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
     distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
     WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
     See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
     limitations under the License.
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<RelativeLayout
    xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    style="@style/AccountSwitchSpinnerItem"
    android:layout_height="match_parent"
    android:paddingLeft="0dip"
    android:layout_marginLeft="0dip">

    <TextView
        android:id="@+id/spinner_count"
        android:layout_alignParentRight="true"
        android:layout_marginLeft="4dp"
        style="@style/unreadCountActionBar" />

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        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="match_parent"
        android:layout_alignParentLeft="true"
        android:layout_toLeftOf="@id/spinner_count">

        <LinearLayout
            android:id="@+id/account_spinner"
            style="?android:attr/actionDropDownStyle"
            android:layout_width="wrap_content"
            android:layout_height="match_parent"
            android:orientation="vertical"
            android:gravity="center_vertical">
            <TextView
                android:id="@+id/spinner_line_1"
                style="@style/action_bar_spinner_primary_text"
                android:singleLine="true"
                android:ellipsize="end"
                android:includeFontPadding="false"
                android:layout_width="wrap_content"
                android:layout_height="wrap_content" />
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                android:id="@+id/spinner_line_2"
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Loads of fiscal difficulties can formulated as limited optimizations and equilibration in their ideas. a number of mathematical theories were offering economists with imperative machineries for those difficulties bobbing up in financial thought. Conversely, mathematicians were encouraged via numerous mathematical problems raised via financial theories.
Optimization is a wealthy and thriving mathematical self-discipline, and the underlying idea of present computational optimization thoughts grows ever extra refined. This publication goals to supply a concise, available account of convex research and its functions and extensions, for a huge viewers. every one part concludes with a regularly broad set of not obligatory workouts.
11. A minterm (respectively, maxterm) on Bn is an elementary conjunction (respectively, disjunction) involving exactly n literals. Let f be a Boolean function on B n , let T (f ) be the set of true points of f , and let F (f ) be its set of false points. The DNF φf (x1 , x2 , . . 11) j |yj =0 is the minterm expression (or canonical DNF) of f , and the terms of φf are the minterms of f . The CNF ψf (x1 , x2 , . . 12) i|yi =1 is the maxterm expression (or canonical CNF) of f , and the terms of ψf are the maxterms of f .
The rows of the map are indexed by the values of the variable x1 ; its columns are indexed by the values of the pair of variables (x2 , x3 ); and each cell contains the value of the function in the corresponding Boolean point. For instance, the cell in the second row, fourth column, of the map contains a 0, since f (1, 1, 0) = 0. 10 Monotone Boolean functions 33 Because of the special way in which the columns are ordered, two adjacent cells always correspond to neighboring vertices of the unit hypercube U ; that is, the corresponding points differ in exactly one component.
Remark. So that we can get rid of parentheses when writing Boolean expressions, we assume from now on a priority ranking of the elementary operations: Namely, we assume that disjunction has lower priority than conjunction, which has lower priority than complementation. When we compute the value of a parentheses-free expression, we always start with the operations of highest priority: First, all complementations; next, all conjunctions; and finally, all disjunctions. 1). 4. 3) can be rewritten with fewer parentheses as f (x, y, z) = ψ1 (x, y, z) = (x ∨ y)(y ∨ z) ∨ xyz.


Contents - 100% fine quality wool sourced from Yorkshire, England and County Donegal, Ireland.
This luxuriously soft and tactile wrap features a striking fine stripe and geometric design, inspired by patterns found on the beach.
This wrap was knitted in my studio on a hand powered domestic knitting machine combining finest Yorkshire spun and dyed ecru lambswool with pale grey merino-quality Donegal yarn from Southern Ireland, making it richly textured and beautifully soft, tactile and cosy.
The Donegal wool is spun in the traditional method using skills handed down through generations. It is renowned for its distinctive and beautiful flecks of colour that are reminiscent of the local landscape and has all the ingredients of traditional homespun Donegal tweed yarn.


This Sunday we are running an under 10 Football Blitz on the all weather pitch. Please complete the from below if you wish to take part. Players taking part must meet at 11am. The Blitz should be completed by 12.30pm. Player will not be playing continuously, they should wrap up well. Any questions give me a call on my mobile (Lenny Rock 0868266119).


Panchgani has so many places to see and experience that holidays here usually just fly away. But if you have the mood and time for slightly longer drives, the destinations are just as beautiful as the drives. There is just so much variety here. From scenic view spots to religious sites and amusement parks, you get everything here.
About 45 minutes from Ravine Hotel, following the Panchgani Mahabaleshwar road, you reach Venna Lake. This pristine blue lake is Mahabaleshwar's pride and glory. You can peddle boat here, or row your own boat if that's what you prefer. There are horse and camel rides in the vicinity. Scrumptious street food is everywhere and all this is right there in nature's lap, with the free birds and bees all around.
On the way to Venna Lake, you can check out the Parsi Fire Temple, which is right on the road on the Wai-Panchgani Road, next to Il Palazzo. Initially, Panchgani's Parsis had their Fire Temple near the graveyard, but after a generous contribution by one Mr. Seth Nanabhoy Choksy the current Fire Temple was constructed.
The Mahaganapati Mandir in Wai is about a half hour drive from Ravine Hotel. It is a peaceful and serene temple by the banks of the river Krishna but it is better known for the massive Ganesha idol (Dholya Ganapati) that resides there. Built during the time of the Peshwas this historical temple has stood tall proudly, paying no need to passing time. It is still well maintained and the modak prasads on Chaturthis will have you going there again and again.
Thirty minutes from Ravine Hotel, on the Wai-Surur Road, is Mapro's Food Park. This is one of Mapro's factories and factory tours can be availed to get a glimpse into the processes that go into making their products, namely jams, jellies, chocolates and syrups among others. There is a small theatre that plays the Mapro story for those who wish to know. The cafe area has delicious sandwiches and pizzas, and you can end your trip with a tour of the shop. The shop allows you to taste all Mapro products before you buy them.


Dream-like photo paintings by Fran Forman feature in this colourful exhibition that tells stories of a world outside the one we know. The characters and scenes pictured break through the everyday and allow us all to escape into a world where the laws of physics have no hold and the colours are intense and jewel-like.
Michelle Blake's minimal text acts as a guide through these images but visitors are encouraged to invent their own interpretations and stories that give significance to their own dreams.


Mr.Z was established in September 2014 as an original brand for household products under the Somnopro Group.
MG is a manufacturer specializing in high-end outdoor furniture production. We are focused on OEM and ODM of the high-end outdoor furniture.
Huangshan Andaer Plastic built in Year 2007,is located in Huangshan,a World famous tourism city.Here it (the city) has perfect and abundant resources in historic and culture.
2009s. WANBEST was established in Guangdong province China. At first, we are focused in supplying OEM service of artificial stone products.
WWW.NO1RATTANFURNITURE.COM is your one-step online shop to show you all kinds of the rattan furniture in China.
Specifically developed with the decorator in mind! The handle is shaped for comfort and control and the angled blade keeps fingers out of icing. This package contains three angled spatula made of stainless steel.
We focus in the production of bamboo related products,especially for glass jar with bamboo lid. we have more than 200 staffs and the square of the workshop is more than 6000 square meters, located in Guangzhou,China.
Established in 2009, with the design philosophy of IMAGINATION, SIMPLICITY AND CONTEMPORARY and in partnership with master designer across the world, ZENS is to create things that best fit in Asian lifestyle.
Bmall is a global online retail company that delivers products directly to consumers around the world. Founded in 2007.


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package org.inaetics.dronessimulator.test.matchers;

import org.hamcrest.Description;
import org.hamcrest.Factory;
import org.hamcrest.Matcher;
import org.hamcrest.TypeSafeMatcher;

public class IsUUIDMatcher extends TypeSafeMatcher<String> {
    private static final String UUID_REGEX = "[0-9a-fA-F]{8}(?:-[0-9a-fA-F]{4}){3}-[0-9a-fA-F]{12}";

    @Factory
    public static Matcher<String> isUUID() {
        return new IsUUIDMatcher();
    }

    public boolean matchesSafely(String item) {
        return item.matches(UUID_REGEX);
    }

    public void describeMismatchSafely(String item, Description mismatchDescription) {
        mismatchDescription.appendValue(item).appendText(" does not match a UUID pattern");
    }

    public void describeTo(Description description) {
        description.appendText("a string matching the pattern of a UUID");
    }
}