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Foul Play Leads to Rotten Eggs
In an unexpected turn of events, Easter once again came to the streets of Neocron. Despite the length of time the faded and derelict eggs of last year remained in our streets, our suspicions surrounding the return of Easter were rendered moot over the weekend. As we previously reported, those remaining eggs have slowly vanished in recent weeks and now we know why - The Bunny Man came back.
According to our reports, in the dead of night on Saturday the 'Bunny Man' once again travelled the Wastelands placing his decorated eggs full of treats.
Our sources in the NCPD report that during the night security cameras across the Inner City went offline for a couple of minutes, upon returning Eggs were seen scattered across these sectors. Even in sectors patrolled by numerous CopBot's there are no witnesses to these mysterious events. No one claims to have seen this illusive benefactor, or know where he stores these large egg shaped containers.
On Sunday Runners scoured the streets looking for valuable items contained within the numerous eggs around the city; some were delighted with what they received. However for some a much darker surprise awaited them. We have had numerous reports of people approaching the Eggs for them to suddenly burst open, revealing snakes, scorpions and even Mutant Scouts curled up inside.
Needless to say there were casualties and in some cases GeneReplicator backups of some Runners were required. Whether this was the intention of the Bunny Man or not, this certainly adds another layer of the unknown to this whole scenario.
The NCPD have launched a full investigation of the occurrences over the Easter weekend and ask for any Runners affected by the random attacks (dubbed 'Rotten Eggs' by some citizens) to contact their Faction Assistant or come forward below. The Neocronicle will do all it is able to ensure your insights reach the correct authorities.
Another bizarre and eventful weekend in Neocron. It certainly seems that recently the status quo in the City, has crumbled.
Tangent Technologies Press Release
This Press Release was just issued by Tangent Technologies Inc.
Tangent Press Release:
"Friends, former enemies.
It is with a broken heart I have to report to you that our Faction Assistant, Bud Judson, has now been missing long enough for me to step in as Faction Assistant.
I am Felica Paco-Katido, former therapist for Tangent Technologies and personal masseuse to Damion Jordan.
My agenda is clear: my mandate absolute. I want to extend the hand of friendship to each of our enemies, in turn. But right now, there are two pressing matters I should respectfully address.
To the Fallen Angels
I would like to recognise the good work you have done in providing research facilities and a safe area in which science can blossom. I admire Tech Haven and the hearty, good work that takes place there. I would like to investigate ways in which we can redirect our research into high power lasers to help expand Tech Haven into the surrounding terrain, so we can join you in a joint journey of science and self-discovery. What say you, friends?
To BioTech
BioTech, BioTech. For too long we have been allies-in-waiting. To this end, I would like to submit to you a petition of peace. I can offer schematics based on the original design for the Healing Light which may one day be helpful in healing both humanity, the divides between us, and our souls. Join me in bringing peace to these lands, brothers.
I call on all our great faction members to spend a moment of introspection, reflecting upon the past, and dreaming of the future.
Let us build a new future together, and let Tangent Technologies enter a new era of understanding, faith, and love for our neighbours.
I am petitioning our board of directors to cancel all weapon development, and looking to cancel our contracts with HEW and Archer & Wesson. I have an appointment with Damion very shortly, where I should be able to pump these changes through.
I am also examining how I can restructure our runner operations to make carrying the Law Enforcer mandatory, as a show of good faith.
Of course this will have repercussions for the Guilds within Tangent, but we shall work hard to find them a new home.
It has been my great privilege to share my vision - my purpose - with you today.
Felica Paco-Katido
Acting Tangent Technologies Faction Assistant."
Chaos Consumes Calida Village
This just in, the Techhaven Sensor Network has detected a threat in the South East area of the Wastelands.
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22:00 The sensors are triangulating the position of the current threat. Phase 3 of 3 complete.
22:05 Threat detected at Calida Village! Runners are warned to avoid this area for their own safety.
22:07 We're receiving images live from the cameras at Crest Uplink to keep you in the loop!
22:10 It appears there is a group of rogue Spider Bots in the area. What on earth has caused this?!
22:12 From our view on the camera kindly provided by the City Administration it appears despite the warning for their safety some Runners have arrived at the scene.
22:16 A quick delve into the CityCom records identifies some of the initial runners as Flibby, Cream Cracker, Biglines, Jet Milow as well as many more. These brave runners are risking their lives to find the source of the issue.
22:18 One of our tech guys has managed to access the cameras from Calida Village itself, the runners are now grouping in the village to fight off waves and waves of Spider Bots.
22:21 Oh no! As our Calida Village feed came online we've spotted HOVEREYES in the skies around the village emerging from the trees!
22:26 The pressure is mounting. Hovereye after Hovereye is cruising above Calida Village. We must remind you that runners are advised to KEEP CLEAR of this area!
22:32 While the carnage continues as now HOVERBOTS have appeared at Calida Village. This pile of mechanised monstrosities keep on coming! The Spider Bots arent giving up either!
22:39 It appears the runners are gaining the upper hand. Still no information from City Administration or the Fallen Angels about the source of this outbreak!
22:48 We've reached out to both City Administration and Fallen Angels both are currently sending only "No Comment" responses. Perhaps Mr Alex Conlaoch isn't quite back in the office as of yet.
22:57 After almost an hour of solid combat the huge metal contraptions are still flooding the zone. We've also witnessed Hoverstations and Hoverbombers in the area. While we watch from our offices in Plaza 2 we are in awe of the brave runners at Calida Village.
23:10 This reporter has gained a huge respect for the runners of all Factions. While we're based in the City we also want to hear the views of those in the Former Dome of York Alliance about the events of recent weeks. PM us here with your stories.
23:12 Ammo seems to be running thin yet the violence wages on.
23:15 All seems quiet in Calida Village. It appears the runners have defeated the immediate threat.
23:20 OH MY! Out of no where COUNTLESS enemies have reenforced their fallen comrades. This might spell the end for the brave runners at Calida Village
23:22 The tide is turning! The runners through astonishing organisation and team work are pushing back.
23:25 The last Hoverbomber is a smoking wreck. It looks like the runners have managed it!
23:26 The Techhaven Sensor Network has whirred back into life carrying out another scan of the sector. All seems safe for now. The dedication of these runners is truly something to be proud of.
23:27 Confirmed. This reporter has cast a huge sigh of relief, the Techhaven Sensor Network has given the all clear at Calida Village. Well done runners!
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We'll have a full analysis of tonight's events in due course, we thank you for choosing the Neocronicle as your source for the latest news and events in Neocron City and across the Wastelands!
Point Red Catastrophe Averted – Just
Late last week the Point Red Defence mechanism detected a surge in mutants in nearby sector B-06 and sent out an automated request for assistance.
Brave runners arriving at the scene were witness to an outpouring of Ceres Troopers and other mutants, who had banded together and were approaching the facility.
The reason for this is unclear, though the inferior minds mutants possess makes understanding their motives a difficult - if not fruitless - undertaking. It is possible that the mutants were trying to group up with their kind in Point Red Storage to take refuge, or perhaps simply perform a mindless attack on Point Red and anyone unfortunate enough to be there. To be frank, we'll never know. Better to shoot to kill than reason with these monstrosities, in my humble opinion.
This, once again, raises the question: Where was City Administration? Where were the Copbots? We'll keep asking this until we receive an answer we can believe.
While policing the city is important work and should take priority, it should be fair to expect a degree of protection near one of the city's public transport facilities in the wastes. This hub is open to all runners – not to mention close to the city gates – and as such demands better protection.
This reporter is thankful, however, that the ancient defence mechanisms of Point Red came to life, especially being so close to Neocron City. Enquiries to City Administration regarding the operational status of other Wasteland defence mechanisms have been swatted aside.
Fortunately in this instance, runners heeded this call for assistance, with Tatsuya Egawa being the first on the scene. Egawa bravely performed diligent reconnaissance of the sector, relaying positional information and intel to the gathering forces.
Let's be clear; these mutants pack a punch, but again their lack of intelligence was betrayed by their aiming - it's a good job that only a fraction of the rockets they fired hit home, and perhaps explains why Point Red Storage is such a dangerous location - explosions and enclosed spaces are a recipe for disaster for the unprepared runner.
Furthermore, while various additional mutants appeared (Hurlers, Aggressors and the like) it is unknown why the Anarchy Breed decided to invade, though it's entirely possible that they were simply bored.
While the mutants are dim-witted creations, the Anarchy Breed do indeed have intelligence. Perhaps it's time to step up and confront this rogue faction, and demand they fall in line.
With recent attacks upon Neocron by various powerful enemies, these are dangerous times indeed. I would advise carrying that extra medkit, and a clip or two of additional ammunition. I certainly wouldn't travel alone…
And while I'm here, and talking about the need for additional Medical Kits, may I take a moment to mention the latest offerings at Plaza 1 MediCare! Those kits are as effective as ever! Last week, I tripped in my apartment and banged my head on my desk. I was bleeding, a lot. But just seconds after using one, I was relieved of all pain AND bleeding! And at a price that can't go wrong, you should check out MediCare, Typherra Memorial, Plaza 1 today!
I keep two in my cabinet, as I think you can't put a price on your kids' safety. How about you?
Intercepted Message Hints At Tangent Troubles
We received this encrypted message from a very weak source in the Wastes... If anyone has any information that can help us decipher this, or make sense, please get in touch
Bud_Juds4n:
"Anarchy.... . .... . . .. trapped.... . ... Felica insane... ... . .. ucking her way to the top.... .. whore... Jordan... Tangent ripped apart... drugged...kill them all.... I need that briefcase.... evidence... damned fucking hippie...."
Intrigue upon intrigue... What on earth is happening now?
If anyone can help with this message, please get in touch below.
Task Force Successfully Clears Out Mauler Over-population
Created on 24.09.2017 10:55:55 by Eddie Walker
Over the last few weeks there had been reports of Maulers turning up outside their normal habitat, and moving around in the south east area of the wastelands. Runners had turned up in Plaza 1 and 2 with serious burn injuries and broken bones. One runner, who was treated in medicare described her experience as follows.
"...hordes of maulers popped up out from nowhere attacking us and vanished as they appeared! Absolutely volatile!"
For weeks it seems City Administration did not have any official answers to the problem, and runners had to turn to unofficial sources of information for updates. One unofficial source was from the clan Dark Reign, who had identified the mauler population was spreading rapidly to other areas around Tech Haven and Military Base.
The final straw that broke the Drom's back was when the missing Fallen Angels Faction Assistant, Alex Conlaoch turned up suddenly at the GeneReplicator in Plaza 1, looking very ragged and injured.
Alex Conlaoch was treated on the spot for his injuries by the excellent medical staff of Medicare in Plaza 1. While he was being treated, he was able to give an account of his story to the gathered crowd and also to Giovanni Mori, who had turned up once he had heard the news that Alex Conlaoch had returned.
Alex Conlaoch gave this brief account to what had happened.
Alex Conlaoch - Faction Assistant, Fallen Angels:
"The scientific research output was destroyed by a pack of maulers that just appeared out of nowhere. Years of research lost. City Admin do not seem capable of keeping the populations under control"
When pressed by runners to what the scientific research was about and where he had been for the last few years, Mr Conlaoch declined to be drawn further on the subject.
Giovanni Mori decided to act on the spot by requesting help from the runners of Neocron to deal with the overpopulation issues. Many volunteers immediately stepped up, to gather a large task force at Outzone Station.
The small task force ventured straight into sector A08, where they was meet with a small pack of Maulers, which was quickly destroyed by the well armed force. The group then moved one sector north to sector B08 to pick up a trail of more Maulers coming from the east in the direction of Sherman Bay and McPherson Factory.
As the task force moved east, the number of Maulers increased considerably and so did the injuries to the runners. However the runners equipped with medical equipment, did a tremendous job in patching up the wounds and burn injuries sustained to the group.
Once the task force reached McPherson factory in B10, a serious problem was emerging. Ammo supplies were running low, weapons and amour was breaking. It was a real fear that the task force would have to pull back, allowing the Maulers to surge back closer to Neocron.
However a little luck was on the side of the task force. The packs of Maulers started coming from the South which gave the task force valuable time to re-supply and repair their equipment at McPherson Factory before following the trail of Maulers south to sector A11.
As the task force approached the beach in A11, it become clear that there was a big problem. More maulers were culled by the runners in greater numbers than previously met in the other sectors, before a great nest of Grim Persecutors was spotted just off the beach in the water.
Straight away the task force unleashed all their firepower at the nest, which almost proved to be deadly. The Grim Persecutors reacted with ferocious fireballs, and massive stampedes to knock the attacking force off their feet. However the medical teams and passive psi users in the task force worked overtime to keep the rest of the group alive, and in some cases, bringing back fallen runners from the dead.
The fight raged on for several hours, before the last Grim Persecutor fell and the only noise that remained was the sound of the waves. Giovanni Mori and Alex Conlaoch declared victory on the spot, and the task force headed back home to Neocron.
Since City Administration was not offering any payment to the runners of the task force, Giovanni Mori opened up Electric Vibes to offer everyone free drinks and "special" entertainment to help them relax, in lieu of any payment by City Administration.
Thanks to the runners of Neocron, the wasteland is once again a safe place to travel in. However there are still some unanswered questions to why the Mauler population got out of control in the first place. Did City Administration's population control policy fail, or is the Fallen Angels latest scientific research connected to the mauler population increase?
Eddie Walker
Warbots Attack Neocron City Gates
Out of nowhere a sudden and deadly threat presented itself to the population of Neocron. During a routine Sunday evening in the City a stirring from the Wastelands caused runners and faction leaders alike to sit up and take note. Our sources in the NCPD confirm the systems used to monitor the Wastelands suddenly lit up like a Christmas tree. Soon afterwards STORMbots out in the field began submitting reports of a huge force of Juggernaut Warbots slowly marching toward the City.
As well as the Warbot threat, runners at the scene also confirmed the presence of a significant number of heavily armed, mutated Ceres Soldiers. Usually found in old storage rooms out in the Wastelands, these post-humans rarely interact with Runners unless their homes are disturbed. A known location of these mutants is beneath Point Red, a partially inhabited ruin located in sector B_07. When questioned an inhabitant of Point Red (who wishes to remain nameless) said as the Warbots passed close by they were uninterested in the ruined village and its cowering occupants.
However they did go on to say:
"The massive vibrations caused by all the warbots – there were so many! – disturbed the mutant guys underground, they started coming up topside which I've never seen them do before. They seemed really pissed at the warbots and started limping after them and trying to shoot them with their rocket launchers! It's no wonder no one goes down there, there was shit loads of them!"
Yet despite all this an armed response to protect the City did not come from the City Administration, instead this came from an entirely unusual source -from Tsunami Syndicate's Faction Assistant, Giovanni Mori. When pressed for answers in the days after attack Mr Mori had only this to say:
Giovanni Mori - Faction Assistant, Tsunami Syndicate:
"After the disaster in the Dome, we all have a vested interest in the survival of Neocron City. While we're no Fallen Angels we still have some tech to see what's going on out there. When we realised City Administration and the NCPD were not going to act, I felt it necessary to get out there and bring together Runners of all factions to protect our home. That's all there is to it."
While without his actions the City could have been overrun, when further questioned Mr Mori – who has not been seen in public for years due to a string of health issues - would not comment. Although he seems fine and well for now, this reporter can't help but think there were different motives behind his act of heroism.
The main mystery of this scenario is of course where these Warbots came from. While there are hundreds of these deadly mechs still roaming the North Western Wastelands from wars gone by, these hulking masses of technology were slightly different in appearance and weapon loadout. What makes this even more confusing is there are no reports of these traveling machines North of Regants Fortress, indicating they came from an unknown location between the sectors around the Outpost and Neocron City.
Where did they come from? What made them group and suddenly travel huge distances towards Neocron? Call this a hunch but I think there is more to this than meets the eye, only time will tell.
Here Comes the Bunny Man?
This time of year is a weird one in Neocron City, while everyone goes about their business in their usual manner, something odd has happened for a number of years which few people have questioned. Now as the time draws nearer it has become the cause of chatter in the streets once again as citizens and Runners alike wonder… "When will the Bunny Man come?"
What we have come to know as Easter, is a time in Neocron when a mysterious benefactor takes to the streets and the wider wastelands distributing large colourful egg shaped containers. These containers have been known to contain items of extreme value and are in some cases quite hard to come by. So far over the years since this bizarre distribution of goods began, no one has been able to identify this mysterious individual which has led him to become somewhat of a legend.
In fact the only clues in any of this weird ritual – including the name of Easter -are the notes left tagged to the containers every year. Each one simply stating: "Happy Easter. Love, the Bunny Man x".
While everyone seems to have enjoyed the new toys they find in the streets each year, one thing that has never been understood is, who is the Bunny Man?
Usually the whole affair is done and dusted within a matter of days; the eggs appear on a Friday morning in mid spring. Then as mysteriously as they appeared they vanish again on the following Monday, not to be seen again for 12 months.
The events of last year's Easter have caused even more discussion in the streets. After the usual 4 days a number of the mysterious eggs remained. As months passed the NCPD chose to remove those in busier city sectors, some in the Wastelands and run down areas of the City remained, their paint fading and gathering dust. Some even became homes to some of the Wastelands smaller creatures.
What has become of the Bunny Man, and will he return to making his rounds again this year?


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Goodwill Industries Recruiting Youth for Program
March 19, 2011, Our Town
Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies is recruiting youth ages 17–24 in Cambria and Somerset counties for its YouthBuild Johnstown Program, in which youth can earn their GEDs and earn wages for on-the-job-training in a construction trade.
The program has several openings that must be filled for the next session, which begins March 14.
YouthBuild Johnstown, operated by Goodwill, is a program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration's Office of Workforce Investment, Division of Youth Services.
Participants enrolled in this 6–11-month program work towards earning their GED, learn job skills, and develop leadership qualities — all while assisting the program's building partners to build or rehabilitate affordable housing for low-income families in the region.
Participants spend a portion of their time in the classroom and another portion receiving on-the-job training in construction earning minimum wage. YouthBuild prepares students for the real world of work by providing specific instruction and connecting them with the public workforce investment system (PA CareerLink, Cambria County) and with regional employers in high-growth industries. YouthBuild also connects students to postsecondary education opportunities.
Eligibility requirements include youth who are of low income, have a history with the justice system, are aging out of foster care, have a disability, have an incarcerated parent, and/or are migrant farm workers. Interested applicants will meet with YouthBuild staff to determine qualification.
Since Goodwill began operating YouthBuild in October 2007, the program has provided participants with more than 25,000 hours of on-the-job training, enabled them to perform over 1,500 hours of community service, has facilitated participants' enrollment in community college, and has assisted them in obtaining employment in the construction and service industry.
The next class begins March 14 and the deadline to call is March 11. Interested applicants, and individuals who know of youth who would benefit from this program, can call Heidi Niebauer at (814) 536-3536, ext. 241. For more information, visit www.gogoodwill.org.
Copyright © 2011, Daily American

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Business/Property
EcoRegions Indonesia
Business/Property Conservation
by Remko Tanis May 9, 2018
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) aims to promote global conservation in spatially defined areas called eco regions. An eco-region is defined by WWF as a "large area of land or water that contains a geographically distinct assemblage of natural communities." There are terrestrial, freshwater and marine eco regions.
For John Higson, founder and CEO of EcoRegions, a vacation to Indonesia grew into a mission to create Southeast Asia's largest ecotourism development.
Along the Alas Strait, between Lombok and Sumbawa, East Indonesia, EcoRegions Indonesia is creating two large scale eco regions that embrace over a thousand hectares of land and 20,000 hectares of water teeming with biodiversity. The plan is to create Southeast Asia's number one green destination and attract the world's most innovative green partners and the most dedicated eco-tourists. EcoRegions' mission is to build a blueprint for sustainable development while preserving two of Indonesia's most pristine and diverse locations. The hope is that the success of this venture will inspire other developers to follow their lead and generate interest in the long- term potential of sound and sustainable economics by protecting Indonesia's greatest asset, it's natural resources, and in turn teach this new economic standard across the global community.
Mr. Higson states, "At a time when some of the most beautiful places in the world are being destroyed by thoughtless developments that damage environments and deprive local people of their land, we believe the time is ripe to set the standard for a new type of development. A development where the needs and desires of the local people are evenly balanced and integrated with environmental considerations and the needs and desires of visitors and investors."
EcoRegions has the support of the Indonesian government and John Higson has met with a wide variety of government officials and heads of government departments; including the Minister of Environment and Forestry, the Ministry of Tourism, the Agraria, Coordination of the Economy, Home Affairs and the Head of the Foreign Investment Board.
Sustainability guidelines and standards are being introduced by EcoRegions as part of their developmental strategy. Sustainable architects, legislators and environmental leaders are working together in an effort to minimise any potential impacts on the environment in the development of Tanjung Ringgit, Southeast Lombok, and the eight islands of Northwest Sumbawa. The set of high standards, through rules and regulations, is an essential part of the branding of EcoRegions. They are introducing a platform of sustainability which protects the environment and the long-term values of the region for generations to come by finding solutions to common problems through working together; thus eliminating problems by implementing proper design, execution and local cooperation. These standards will apply to all commercial partners, covering the three pillars of good sustainable development: environmental, social and economic. The main objective is to sustain energy savings and low use of resources while introducing the use of new and sophisticated green technologies, taking responsibility for the impact of each development project.
These sustainability guidelines and regulations deal with three distinct areas; building design, landscape, and community. The aim of building design is to limit disruption of the natural site and minimise depletion of resources by implementing passive design strategies and using recycled and sustainable materials. The landscape section covers local biodiversity conservation, health and safety standards, alternative sources of energy, water management and minimising environmental disruptions. The community section will promote ethical and sustainable business practices by introducing regulations on joint ventures with the local communities and by limiting waste and any products harmful to the environment such as noise and light pollution. It will introduce a "green fee" levied in favour of education, environmental and health programs.
John Higgins adds, "Basically only green goods and services will be allowed in the areas so there will be a need to populate the EcoRegions with every kind of individual, organisation or business interested in sustainability. This creates a multitude of investment opportunities and an opportunity to live in a truly green environment. Partners are invited at both a personal and a company level."
EcoRegions Indonesia is starting development this year in Tanjung Ringgit with a 70 eco-villa development, as well as developing green joint venture businesses with the local villagers on Pink Beach, where a restaurant, spa and Sasak-style eco-resort will be built, that shares profit with the local people. In the next year work will start on a clinic and an immune therapy hospital, in cooperation with the world-renowned Karolinska Institute which selects the yearly Nobel Prize winners in medicine.
In the eight Islands some trial Earthships have already been built on Gili Kenawa by the world famous sustainable architect Mike Reynolds. Visitors and eco-tourists are already being welcomed on "Earthship Island Indonesia" and it is an exciting ongoing venture with a rich future.
At the end of this year EcoRegions will apply for Special Economic Zone status, which will give improved visa regulations for the region. This status also will provide incentives in order to increase the competitiveness such as VAT and sales tax exemption as well as deferred import duties for imported goods.
EcoRegions is being designed as a large-scale platform and a home base for green entrepreneurs as well as private organisations and individuals interested in living and/or investing in an eco-environment. The sustainable regulations protect the environment and guarantee the satisfaction of living in an untouched paradise whilst the proximity to Bali and an international airport allows easy accessibility. The size of the project gives enough room for a multitude of different partnerships both large and small.
This is a huge leap into the change we all desire. EcoRegions may be the catalyst to make Indonesia a leader in exemplifying how the world may move forward socially and economically, changing our current negative concepts of development. Indonesia is the perfect stage for sustainable development as it remains a country which has kept local communities a major part of its culture as well as being a nation rich in diversity with a tradition of respect for the natural world. The vision of EcoRegions can give everyone a stake in the ventures of ethical and sound development. A sustainable economy is an economy which may be handed down for generations to come. An investment in protecting natural resources is also a sound investment for the future of the social economic wealth of a nation and its peoples, and in turn, the entire world.
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A Man and His Money is a 1919 American silent comedy film directed by Harry Beaumont and starring Tom Moore and Seena Owen. It was produced and distributed by Goldwyn Pictures.

Cast
Tom Moore as Harry Lathrop
Seena Owen as Betty Dalrymple
Sidney Ainsworth as Walter Randall
Kate Lester as Mrs. Johnston DeLong
Claire Du Brey as Varda Ropers
Sydney Deane as John Sturgeon
Eddie Sturgis as Chauffeur

Preservation status
A copy of A Man and His Money is held at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), New York.

References

External links

 A Man and His Money at IMDb.com

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1919 films
American silent feature films
American black-and-white films
Goldwyn Pictures films
Films directed by Harry Beaumont
Silent American comedy films
1919 comedy films
1910s American films

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Paraoa également appelé Tohora ou Hariri, est un atoll situé dans l'archipel des Tuamotu en Polynésie française.

Géographie
Paraoa est situé à  à l'est de Manuhangi, l'île la plus proche, à  au sud d'Hao et à  à l'est de Tahiti. C'est un petit atoll de forme ovale de  de longueur et  de largeur maximales pour une surface de  de terres émergées. Son lagon de  est dépourvu de passe de communication avec l'océan.

Paraoa est administrativement rattaché à la commune de Hao. L'atoll n'est pas habité de manière permanente.

Histoire

La première mention faite par un Européen de l'atoll a été faite par le marin anglais Samuel Wallis qui l'aborde le  et le nomme Gloucester. C'est ensuite le navigateur britannique Frederick Beechey qui le visite le .

Au milieu du , Paraoa devient un territoire français habité de manière temporaire par des populations polynésiennes.

Économie
Paraoa est très ponctuellement visité (en raison de son isolement) par les habitants de Hao pour l'exploitation de sa cocoteraie, principalement située au nord-ouest, pour la production de coprah.

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Rosaria Ignaccolo (named Rosalba) is Associate Professor at the University of Torino, Italy, since December 2016 and Assistant Professor of Statistics since November 2002. She obtained a Laurea degree in Mathematics in 1997 from University of Torino, Italy, and then her Ph.D. in Statistics jointly from University of Milano, Italy, and University "Pierre and Marie Curie" of Paris, France, in 2002. Her research interests include: nonparametric estimation and tests for functional parameters, functional data analysis and modeling, geostatistics for functional data, spatial statistics, space-time modeling, hierarchical models, risk mapping, with particular reference to air quality and meteorology.
She is Secretary of The International Environmetrics Society (TIES, www.environmetrics.org).


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Haledon est une municipalité américaine située dans le comté de Passaic au New Jersey. Lors du recensement de 2010, sa population est de .

Géographie
Selon le Bureau du recensement des États-Unis, la municipalité s'étend sur . Elle est située dans le nord-est du New Jersey, au sein de l'aire métropolitaine de New York.

Histoire
Le township de Manchester est formé en 1837 à partir du township de Saddle River, passant ainsi du comté de Bergen au comté de Passaic. Dans la deuxième moitié du , le township perd une grande partie de son territoire au profit de Wayne (1847), Paterson (1854-55), Totowa (1898), Hawthorne (1898), Prospect Park et North Haledon (1901).

En 1908 le township de Manchester, qui se limite alors au district d'Oldham, choisit de devenir un borough et prend le nom de Haledon. Ce nom proviendrait d'une localité anglaise.

On y trouve la maison de Maria et Pietro Botto, qui servit de point de ralliement aux ouvriers lors des grèves de Paterson de 1913. Haledon est alors dirigée par une maison socialiste, William Bruekmann. La maison est inscrite au Registre national des lieux historiques et accueille aujourd'hui le musée américain du travail.

Démographie

La population de Haledon est estimée à  au .

Le revenu par habitant était en moyenne de  par an entre 2012 et 2016, inférieur à la moyenne du New Jersey () et à la moyenne nationale (). Sur cette même période, 13,5 % des habitants de Haledon vivaient sous le seuil de pauvreté (contre 10,4 % dans l'État et 12,7 % à l'échelle des États-Unis).

Personnalités
 Bruce Baumgartner (1960-), double champion olympique de lutte libre.

Notes et références

Borough au New Jersey
Comté de Passaic


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CHRISTOPHER CREEK ARIZONA at 5900 feet elevation, just 22 miles east of Payson, is nestled on the banks of spring fed Christopher Creek, below the Majestic Mogollon Rim. This towering 200-mile escarpment of Red Rock with its zigzag cliffs and ledges marks the edge of the Colorado Plateau. The Christopher Creek area was made famous by author Zane Grey, many of whose classic Western novels were set in this mystical wild "Tonto Country". The lush riparian environment of Christopher Creek and its neighboring streams is found in the world's largest stand of Ponderosa Pines and provides habitat for many species of plants and wildlife. Within minutes of Christopher Creek, avid anglers can be knees deep in Beautiful Creeks and Streams below a canopy of pines; or fishing on one of the 7 Lakes on top of the Mogollon Rim. Elk, deer, turkey, squirrels, & rabbits can be seen roaming the countryside. Hikers, mountain bike riders, and equestrians can enjoy over 51 miles of recreation along the Highline Trail under the Mogollon Rim, with additional trails ascending to the top of the Rim. From Christopher Creek, the adventurers can explore caves, fossil beds, streams, lakes, and experience the miles and miles of wild woodland. The solitude and peace will grip ones heart and city life will feel miles away. There is no playground like the forest.
There are four Campgrounds near Christopher Creek: Upper Tonto Creek Campground is on Tonto Creek with 9 campsites with picnic tables & grills, campfire rings and trash service. Christopher Creek Campground is on Christopher Creek with 43 campsites with tables & grills, trash service. For more information on these campgrounds call 928-468-7135, no reservations. Sharp Creek Campground is located at MP 275.5 on Hwy 260 with 28 campsites with picnic tables & grills, campfire rings and lantern holders. Ponderosa Campground is located at MP 265.5 on Hwy 260 with 61 campsites. For more information on these campgrounds and reservations call 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov. All campgrounds are normally open April-Oct. Additional information go to www.fed.us/tonto/recreation/camping-cabins.
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Christopher Creek is approximately 100 miles from Phoenix. Take the Beeline Highway (Highway 87) east to Payson, then Highway 260 east from Payson 22 miles to Christopher Creek Loop on left.
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This is a node.js command line utility that turns the current working directory into a pretty online file browser, available to all computers in the local network. It is an easy way to share a folder with your office buddies.

## Design and inspiration

It is based on [tutorialzine's file browser tutorial](http://tutorialzine.com/2014/09/cute-file-browser-jquery-ajax-php/). See a live demo [here](http://demo.tutorialzine.com/2014/09/cute-file-browser-jquery-ajax-php/).

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**Features:**

* Beautiful css-only design.
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## Installation

This utility is available on npm, so installation is a breeze. Use the **-g** flag:

```bash
npm install -g cute-files
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## Usage

To use it, `cd` into a directory, and run `cute-files` with an optional port.

### Examples

Make the current folder available on `<yourip>:3000` on the local network:

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### Notes

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Sheen beatification delay an act of 'sabotage,' Peoria official writes
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Peoria, Ill., Dec 7, 2019 / 09:30 pm (CNA).- After the Diocese of Rochester last week confirmed it had requested that the beatification of Venerable Fulton Sheen be delayed, a longtime Peoria diocese official is accusing the Rochester diocese of repeatedly "sabotaging" Sheen's sainthood cause.
"Under the veneer of the Rochester diocese's call for caution, more than an overwhelming majority of people would conclude that it is an unexplainable act of sabotage — a sabotage that simply hurts the faithful," Monsignor James Kruse, an official in the Diocese of Peoria involved in advancing Sheen's cause, wrote in a lengthy Dec. 7 op-ed.
Venerable Fulton Sheen was an American archbishop and television personality who was set to be beatified Dec. 21. The Holy See made the decision to postpone the beatification on Dec. 2, with the Peoria diocese attributing the Vatican's decision to "a few members of the Bishop's Conference who have asked for further consideration."
CNA first reported Dec. 4 that it was Bishop Salvatore Matano of Rochester who asked the apostolic nuncio to the United States to delay the beatification, citing concerns about an ongoing state attorney general's investigation into the dioceses of New York state.
"Rochester diocese's revelation of these undisclosed cases simply follows the same pattern that the Rochester diocese has executed since this past spring," Kruse wrote.
"This pattern is simple: The Sheen Cause takes a step forward and then the Rochester diocese acts to block the Beatification. When examining the pattern it is hard not to believe that the diocese of Rochester acts more to sabotage the Cause and less to protect the good of the Church."
In September 2018, New York's attorney general began an investigation into whether any of the state's eight Roman Catholic dioceses had covered up acts or allegations of clerical sexual abuse. Sheen was Bishop of Rochester from 1966 to 1969.
Kruse says he was first contacted by the Rochester diocese in March 2019 by "Fr. Dan Conlon, Vicar General of the diocese of Rochester," who told him that the Diocese of Rochester had submitted documents to the attorney general of New York which "may possibly implicate Sheen in appointing priests to assignments while having knowledge that these priests had abused children."
Kruse is likely referring to the chancellor of the Rochester diocese, Father Dan Condon.
The Peoria diocese and the New York archdiocese were earlier this year engaged in a legal fight in civil court over Sheen's final burial place, which ended on June 7, 2019 when the Superior Court of New York denied any further appeals. His remains arrived in Peoria later that month.
The day after the court's final ruling, Kruse wrote, on June 8, 2019, the Diocese of Rochester submitted to Peoria the documents regarding Sheen's administration related to two clerics known to have previously abused youth. Kruse wrote that the Diocese of Peoria believed that those documents were also submitted to the Vatican for their review.
Kruse wrote that the Vatican unofficially set a date for Sheen's beatification for Sept. 20, 2019 but did not present an official decree.
On July 24, 2019, the Diocese of Peoria was informed that the Vatican's Secretary of State had delayed the Beatification of Sheen "until the Congregation [for] the Causes of Saints is able to study this issue."
Kruse says the "issue" in question was the set of documents from the Rochester diocese.
"After Matano blocked the Beatification unofficially scheduled in September, [Bishop] Jenky of Peoria gathered together a group to examine the documents. I was involved in this examination. This examination revealed that [Bishop] Sheen acted rightly and did not place children in harm's way."
The Rochester diocese said in its Dec. 5 release that it provided documentation to the Diocese of Peoria and the Congregation for the Causes of Saints through the Office of the Apostolic Nuncio, expressing concern about the advancement of Sheen's cause "without a further review of his role in priests' assignments."
"The Diocese of Rochester did its due diligence in this matter and believed that, while not casting suspicion, it was prudent that Archbishop Sheen's cause receive further study and deliberation, while also acknowledging the competency of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to render its decision. The Holy See ultimately decided to postpone the beatification," the diocese said.
The diocese said that Matano had requested a delay "prior to any announcements of the beatification."
But Kruse, along with two other officials connected to the beatification cause, told CNA that Matano had also raised his concerns after the date was set. Kruse wrote that Matano did so both in person to an official from the nuncio's office in Washington DC, and later in an official letter.
Kruse told CNA that Matano sent the letter in question to the apostolic nuncio Nov. 19, after the beatification was announced, saying that he could not support the scheduled beatification and requesting that it be delayed.
According to Kruse, a copy of this letter was also sent to Bishop Daniel Jenky of Peoria, Cardinal Angelo Becchiu, prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, and Cardinals Timothy Dolan of New York and Blase Cupich of Chicago.
"When I read this letter I immediately remembered Matano telling me in July that the case is now in the hands of Rome. We must wait for the conclusion of their investigation and abide by their decision. His earlier words rang hollow as I read his letter that again has blocked Sheen's Beatification," Kruse wrote.
CNA requested a copy of the Nov. 19 letter from the Diocese of Rochester. The diocese told CNA Dec. 5 that "it is not appropriate to release a letter addressed to the Apostolic Nuncio."
The Democrat and Chronicle, a Rochester newspaper, reported Dec. 4 that the Rochester diocese had stated to the paper that Sheen's handling of the cases of not just of Guli but also "two or more accused priests" deserved "more investigation." The article goes on to speculate that there could be more than a dozen such cases.
The case of former Rochester priest Gerard Guli was the main focus of the documents submitted by the Diocese of Rochester, Kruse said.
The former priest was ordained in 1956, and from 1963 to 1967 served in parishes in West Virginia. According to a document issued by the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, in 1963 the Diocese of Rochester received an allegation that in 1960 Guli committed abuse or misconduct against adults, not minors.
Kruse told CNA that the priest "returned from Wheeling to help his sick parents" in 1967.
Sheen became Rochester's bishop in October 1966.
Some have claimed that Sheen gave Guli an assignment in the Diocese of Rochester, despite the 1963 allegation against him, Kruse said, and that Bishop Matano was concerned the NY attorney general would identify this issue in any report or announcement. But Kruse said that Sheen never assigned Guli to ministry, and reiterated in his op-ed that the case was thoroughly vetted and "Sheen did nothing wrong."
Kruse also mentioned the case of another former priest, John Gormley, who abused youth in 1969 and whom Sheen immediately removed from ministry when the abuse was reported. Gormley later left the priesthood and again, Kruse says, it was determined that "Sheen did nothing wrong."
"Regretfully, it appears that only after receiving the attorney general's approval will Sheen enjoy Beatification," Kruse wrote.
"We also must wait to see if the Rochester diocese's established pattern will continue even after this report."
Kruse concluded his op-ed by exhorting the faithful to follow Sheen's example.
"Both the Vatican and the Peoria diocese have confirmed that Sheen did not put children in harm's way. The Vatican also has confirmed that Sheen's intercession raised a baby from the dead. The diocese of Peoria constantly receives reports of more miracles that are attributed to the help and intercession of Sheen," Kruse wrote.
"I am confident that Sheen's Beatification will eventually take place. Regretfully, certain forces are now inexplicably causing its delay...may Fulton Sheen pray for us."
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The first official trailer for Rambo: Last Blood is finally here
Wayne Farry
Well, this is certainly something
The first official trailer for Rambo: Last Blood has dropped and it is a humdinger. Set to the tune of Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road," the first teaser trailer for the film shows John Rambo - played of course by Sylvester Stallone - seeking revenge once again.
It is expected to be Stallone's final appearance as the Vietnam veteran, after 1982's First Blood, 1985's Rambo: First Blood Part II, 1988's Rambo III and 2008's Rambo.
After retiring to the countryside after the 2008 film, violence and war appears to have followed Rambo yet again, and he has no choice but to fight.
The film is co-written by Stallone and Matt Cirulnick (Absentia), and directed by Adrian Grunberg (Get the Gringo).
It stars Stallone, Paz Vega, Sergio Peris-Mencheta and Yvette Monreal, and will hit screens on September 20.
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Live Twenty-Five is a 2006 live album by 10,000 Maniacs, recorded to commemorate the band's 25th anniversary, and was only sold on tour. It is their first release with Oskar Saville as lead singer.

Track listing
"What's the Matter Here?" (Rob Buck, Natalie Merchant) – 4:52
"Candy Everybody Wants" (Dennis Drew, Natalie Merchant) – 3:17
"Trouble Me" (Dennis Drew, Natalie Merchant) – 3:16
"Eden" (Jerome Augustyniak, Rob Buck, Dennis Drew, Steve Gustafson, Natalie Merchant) – 4:06
"Don't Talk" (Dennis Drew, Natalie Merchant) – 5:26
"Send Me off with a Kiss" (Oskar Saville) – 5:04
"City of Angels" (Rob Buck, Natalie Merchant) – 4:34
"Stockton Gala Days" (Jerome Augustyniak, Rob Buck, Dennis Drew, Steve Gustafson, Natalie Merchant) – 8:12
"Because the Night" (Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen) – 4:31
"These Are Days" (Rob Buck, Natalie Merchant) – 6:34
"My Sister Rose" (Jerome Augustyniak, Natalie Merchant) – 3:43
"Hey Jack Kerouac" (Rob Buck, Natalie Merchant) – 3:38
"Few and Far Between" (Natalie Merchant) – 4:31
"Angel of Harlem" (Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Paul Hewson, Larry Mullen Jr.) – 6:02

Personnel
Jerome Augustyniak:  drums, percussion
Dennis Drew: organ, piano
Jeff Erickson: guitar
Steven Gustafson:  bass guitar
Mary Ramsey: electric violin
Oskar Saville:  vocals

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February 4 is the birthday of St. Maria de Mattias, born in 1805 in Vallecorsa, Italy. St. Maria founded the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, part of our Precious Blood Family. There are 2,000 Adorers worldwide, with 200 ministering here in the United States.
Inspired by the preaching of St. Gaspar del Bufalo, our founder, and blessed with a vision from God, Maria was compelled to serve "the dear neighbor," those around her who needed her care. She established nearly 70 schools, many of them in small towns and rural areas, and and many ASC community houses before her death in 1866. St. Maria de Mattias, help us to see our own "dear neighbor" who needs our help!


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Grafton, WI – The Lakeshore Chinooks are excited to announce that Travis Akre will return for his third season as Field Manager for the team in 2020. The third manager in Chinooks history will look to return the team to it's winning ways this summer with the hopes of bringing a second Northwoods League championship to the organization. After a slow start last season, Akre's squad went on a hot streak in the middle of the season but was not quite enough to punch their ticket to the playoffs. The team finished with a record of 32-40.
Akre had the following to say about his return to Lakeshore for the upcoming season: "It's an honor to have the opportunity to lead the Chinooks for a third season. It's been a lot of fun being part of building this team. Can't wait to get to Kapco Park and watch these guys perform in front of our fans."
Coach Akre is well-connected at all levels of collegiate baseball and will draw on those connections to supplement the roster throughout the demanding summer. Akre also understands the powerful impact the club can have in the community and embraces the opportunity to interact with fans. "Not only is Travis committed to putting a winning team on the field but he is extremely dedicated to helping develop these young men on and off the field as they prepare to return to their universities and eventually on their journey to the minors and majors. Coach has been great interacting with our fans and community whether it is the youth camps we host all the way down to talking baseball with our fans," added Chinooks Assistant GM, Eric Snodgrass.
Akre's coaching staff and roster will be announced in the coming weeks.
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LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — Hot on the heels of the release of his latest album "4:44" rap mogul Jay Z announced that he's heading out on the road for the 4:44 Tour.
The tour gets underway on Oct. 27 when he performs at the Honda Center in Los Angeles and will cover North America before wrapping on Dec. 21st at the Forum in Los Angeles.
Jay Z is also leveraging the tour to give the handful of TIDAL subscribers out there with access to a special ticket presale conducted in partnership with Sprint.
Released on June 30th through Roc Nation, "4:44" is Jay Z's 13th solo album and has proven to be a hit with the critics, who have lauded the album for its emotional honesty. The album was released as a TIDAL exclusive, but was played on a loop on various rap stations through July 1st via a deal with iHeartMusic.


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China's celebrations to mark 70 years of the People's Republic
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BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping will oversee a massive military parade through central Beijing on Oct. 1 to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
It is China's most important and high-profile event of the year. The government has taken no chances, shutting down parts of the city for rehearsals and tightening security as it readies for a show of might and pageantry.
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Here is what the anniversary is about and what will happen.
REBIRTH FROM CIVIL WAR
Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic from atop Beijing's Gate of Heavenly Peace on Oct. 1, 1949, at the tail end of a vicious civil war with the Nationalists under Chiang Kai-shek, in which millions died.
Chiang and the remains of his government fled to Taiwan that December after a last stand in southern China failed.
With the country in ruins, Mao embarked upon an ambitious rebuilding project with the help of the Soviet Union, as China was largely isolated from the Western world and especially the United States, which retained ties with Chiang in Taiwan, recognizing his as the legal Chinese government.
Since embarking on landmark reforms beginning in the late 1970s, the country has emerged from isolation to become the world's second-largest economy.
Xi has made national renewal a central theme of his administration, wanting the country to become a respected and wealthy member of the international community.
Critics, including many Western politicians, say that campaign has come at the expense of a crackdown on civil rights and the locking up of perhaps 1 million Uighurs, a mostly Muslim ethnic minority, in China's at times violence-torn far western region of Xinjiang.
SENSITIVE DATE
All anniversaries in China are sensitive, with the party eager to control the narrative and not let dissenting voices spoil the atmosphere.
In the case of the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown this June, the government sought to quash any remembrances, lest they remind people of the party's often bloody past.
This year's National Day is extra sensitive, as Oct. 1 is also a holiday in the Chinese territory of Hong Kong, which has been roiled by mass pro-democracy protests for the past three months.
It is unclear what will happen in Hong Kong on Oct. 1, but the party will be hoping the world sees images of orderly troop formations and dancing civilians in Beijing rather than huge protests in Hong Kong.
ON OCT. 1
The highlight of the day will be a military parade through central Beijing, overseen by Xi, who will also give a speech.
The military will show off new equipment, which is expected to include the Dongfeng-41 intercontinental ballistic missile that may be able to carry several nuclear warheads and reach the United States, supersonic drones, fighter jets and tanks, according to Chinese state media.
China has not invited foreign leaders, but foreign ambassadors based in Beijing will attend. Retired Chinese leaders will be on the podium with Xi, perhaps including former president Jiang Zemin, who at 93 is still active behind the scenes.
Ordinary citizens will not be allowed to attend, and Beijing will be locked down. The party will hand-pick the crowd watching from the square and participating in the civilian parts of the parade after evaluating potential attendees for loyalty and reliability.
Oct. 1 marks the start of a weeklong national holiday, one of the country's two "golden week" vacations, when tourist sites across China are packed and Chinese travelers flock abroad.
UNCERTAINTY AHEAD
Soon after the National Day holiday ends, the party and government are in for a busy few weeks.
Chinese negotiators are set to head to Washington for trade talks early in the month, and the party will in October hold a key closed-door meeting of its senior leadership – formally called a plenum – though the date has not been set.
In November, Xi will go to South America for a BRICS summit in Brazil and then APEC in Chile, probably the next opportunity for him to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, assuming he also attends. Trump skipped last year's APEC meeting in Papua New Guinea.
China's slowing economy adds to the clouds on the horizon for Xi, and more supportive measures could be rolled out before the end of 2019. But Beijing is not expected to throw open the credit floodgates yet, wary of plunging the country further into debt.
In January, self-ruled and proudly democratic Taiwan, claimed by the party as China's sacred territory since 1949, holds presidential elections.
(Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Gerry Doyle)


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Q: How to deploy Consul on AWS EC2 instance over Ansible Note: This is not the Consul by HashiCorp it is a different project: http://consulproject.org/
I'm not sure if this is a specific problem to the consul project or if anyone with knowledge of Ansible and EC2 would be able to solve it.
I am trying to deploy a Consul instance to an Amazon EC2 instance via the Installer. I've followed the instructions found here: https://github.com/consul/installer
I'm doing this from a Mac running macOS Sierra 10.12.6 which has Python 2.7 installed on it.
I downloaded the .pem file from AWS which is a Private Key for SSH authentication. I can SSH into the server via ssh -i [path to .pem file] ec2-user@[ip address of EC2 instance]
I've installed Ansible. When I run:
sudo ansible-playbook -v consul.yml -i hosts

"Please login as the user \"ec2-user\" rather than the user
  \"root\".\r\n\r\n"

However, I have edit my group_vars/all file to include root_access: false so I'm not really sure what else needs to be done.
My git diff looks like this from the repository:
diff --git a/group_vars/all b/group_vars/all
index 85bf74d..cb3db37 100644
--- a/group_vars/all
+++ b/group_vars/all
@@ -10,10 +10,10 @@ locale: en_US.UTF-8
 # General settings
 env: production
-root_access: true
-deploy_user: deploy
+root_access: false
+deploy_user: ec2-user
 home_dir: "/home/{{ deploy_user }}"
-deploy_password: test
+deploy_password: <some really great password>
 deploy_app_name: test
 deploy_server_hostname: 127.0.0.1
 consul_dir: "{{ home_dir }}/consul"
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ shared_public_dirs:
   - "system"
   - "ckeditor_assets"
-ssh_public_key_path: "~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub"
+ssh_public_key_path: "[path to .pem file]"
 # Ruby
 ruby_version: 2.4.9

A: Do not run the ansible-playbook command with sudo. If the tasks in the playbook need root access (on the remote/managed host), then add become: true where necessary (i.e. either at a task level, play level, or in your Ansible config)

A: I needed to update the ansible_user.
To do this in this case, I added this line to the group_vars/all file
ansible_user: ec2-user

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Located across from the Augustana main campus at 2409 S. Grange Avenue, the Norse Inn offers one and two bedroom apartments for 10 students.  Amenities include off-street parking and onsite laundry.
Summary Located across from the Augustana main campus at 2409 S. Grange Avenue, the Norse Inn offers one and two bedroom apartments for 10 students. Amenities include off-street parking and onsite laundry.


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Proposed Use: State, Civil and Military Flag
This design represents Australia's place as a peaceful and prosperous nation of the 21st century, its cultural heritage and reconciliation between our indigenous and non-indigenous peoples, and its ever-bright future.
Broadly, this design has been inspired by the bicolour "Australian pale" (used in the non-Ensign flags of the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory).
Version 1 of the Australian Flag has been warmly received, but has also drawn comment that it appears divided rather than united. It is also geometrically "difficult" although many view it as "energetic". This design overcomes these issues and presents a "cleaner" design.
Together, the red, white and blue indicate Australia's historical links with the United Kingdom and the black, gold and red its indigenous heritage. The line of dots, reminiscent of much indigenous art, represents a coming together of all our cultures in peace and equality. Blue and Gold also represent Australia's heraldic colours, taken from the torse of Australia's Coat of Arms.
The ever-popular Southern Cross, an iconic symbol of Australia, is reproduced in the same form as it appears on the current Australian flag to provide continuity. The seven-pointed Commonwealth Star, symbolising Australia's Federation, takes the place of honour in the canton as the forge of the Australian nation.
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Cyclone Oma has weakened to a category two storm as it moves towards the Queensland coast.
Cyclone Oma has weakened to a category two storm but continues to move towards the southeast Queensland coast.
Authorities are warning people not to panic but prepare because the system is expected to bring gale force winds and heavy rainfall.
Oma was located less than 1000km northeast of Brisbane at 1600 AEST on Wednesday, tracking slowly towards Queensland at about 10km/h.
Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Adam Blazak said there was still disagreement about which path the storm would take, but it could make landfall on the weekend.
"A crossing is not certain yet, and there are scenarios where it may linger off the coast," he told AAP.
Mr Blazak said the weather system was already bringing hazardous surf conditions and abnormally high tides.
The longer it stays offshore, the greater the potential damage to beaches as waves of up to six metres pound the shoreline.
Some coastal areas could be lashed by 90kmh winds and daily rainfall totals of up to 300mm if the cyclone continues its current path.
Mr Blazak said it could also potentially bring much-needed rain to drought-affected inland areas of the southeast corner.
"You don't really want a crossing," he said.
"But that would be maybe a better scenario than if it lingers off the coast.
"It would end up decaying and dropping rainfall in those dry areas."


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10 Things You Didn't Know about Robert M. Lee
ByAllen Lee Posted on November 18, 2021 November 17, 2021 Updated on November 17, 2021
Robert M. Lee is a cybersecurity expert. To a lot of people, he should be best-known for being the CEO of Dragos, which is an industrial cybersecurity company that has managed to raise a lot of funding from interested parties.
1 1. Started Out in the U.S. Air Force
2 2. Tasked to the National Security Agency
3 3. Focused on Threats to Industrial Infrastructure
4 4. Investigated 2015 Ukraine Power Grid Hack
6 6. Investigated Triton
7 7. Runs a Company with a Robust Research Unit
8 8. Runs a Company that Offers a Threat Detection Platform
9 9. His Plan Got Disrupted By Brexit
10 10. Co-Creator of a Webcomic
1. Started Out in the U.S. Air Force
Lee started out in the U.S. Air Force. However, he wasn't involved in the stereotypical activities associated with said service. Instead, Lee was a Cyber Warfare Operations Officer, which makes sense considering the nature of his career.
2. Tasked to the National Security Agency
Speaking of which, Lee was tasked to the National Security Agency, which is focused on collecting data, monitoring data, and processing data for intelligence purposes on a worldwide basis. It started out as a unit meant to crack coded communications during World War II. However, it has since seen considerable expansion, so much so that it is now one of the best-funded intelligence organizations that can be found in the United States. Regardless, the National Security Agency stands out because it is focused on signals intelligence.
3. Focused on Threats to Industrial Infrastructure
In that role, Lee was involved in various tasks. However, it is interesting to note that he was focused on threats to industrial infrastructure at one point in time. Said topic has seen a fair amount of mention in recent times. This makes sense because the failure of a single piece of critical infrastructure can send horrible consequences rippling throughout society, meaning that it is sensible for countries to prepare for such attacks.
4. Investigated 2015 Ukraine Power Grid Hack
As such, Lee was involved in the investigation of the cyberattack on Ukraine's power grid in December of 2015. For those who are curious, hackers managed to compromise the systems of three energy distribution companies, with the result that they were able to produce power outages for approximately 230,000 individuals. It is believed that they were working for a Russian cybermilitary unit, which would make sense because of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine at the time. Regardless, the incident was notable for being the first cyberattack on a power grid that is known to have been successful. However, there are those who have argued that it was a special case because of three factors. One was the extremely dilapidated infrastructure in Ukraine; another was the high level of corruption in Ukraine; and the third was the historical ties between Russia and Ukraine that created more opportunities for Russian infiltration than what would have been possible under other circumstances.
On a related note, Lee was also involved in the investigation of the cyberattack on Ukraine's power grid in December of 2016. That time, the cyberattack cut power for a fifth of the Ukrainian capital of Kiev for an hour's time. It was carried out using malware called Industroyer, which might be better-known as Crashoverride in certain contexts because that was the name that Dragos used for it.
6. Investigated Triton
Later, Lee was involved in investigating Triton as well, which is sometimes called Trisis instead. This malware was used to take over the safety instrumented systems at a petrochemical plant in Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2017. However, it was never used because a flaw in its code caused the plant to shutdown not once but twice. The first time, people thought the shutdown was caused by a mechanical issue; the second time, people called in investigators for a more thorough check that revealed the existence of the malware. It remains unclear who was responsible for the malware. Initial thoughts focused on Iran. Since then, there have been fingers pointed at Russia as well.
7. Runs a Company with a Robust Research Unit
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Lee runs a company with a very robust research unit. After all, the field of cybersecurity has often been envisioned as an arms race, meaning that those who stay still will be rendered obsolete by those that continued to move forward. Progress doesn't happen without researchers conducting research, meaning that if anything, it would be strange for a cybersecurity company to not have a research unit.
8. Runs a Company that Offers a Threat Detection Platform
Of course, businesses are still businesses. As such, Dragos couldn't exist without some way to convert that research into something that people will pay for. In its case, it offers a threat detection platform for companies with industrial control systems that could encounter threats similar to those that have been mentioned in earlier points. This says a lot about the kind of trust that is put in Dragos. Those systems are used for critical infrastructure as well as other important systems, meaning that there are a lot of things riding on them continuing to perform as intended.
9. His Plan Got Disrupted By Brexit
Brexit disrupted a lot of things. As it turns out, Lee's company was one of them. In short, Dragos is situated outside of Washington, D.C. However, the international scale of its operations means that it has been opening offices in other places in other countries. One of those offices is in the United Kingdom, which was meant to serve as a center for operations situated in not just that country but also the European Union. Something that is relatively common for U.S.-based companies operating in that part of the world. Unfortunately for Dragos, Brexit meant that the office in the United Kingdom could no longer serve as a hub for the whole of the European Union, thus necessitating a change of plans.
10. Co-Creator of a Webcomic
Amusingly, Lee is the co-creator of a webcomic called Little Bobby, which is focused on tech as well as cybersecurity matters. On the whole, webcomics aren't exactly a new thing. In fact, their existence predates the popularization of the World Wide Web in the early 1990s. Still, there can be no doubt about the fact that the ubiquitous nature of the Internet in modern times has made webcomics more commonplace than ever before, with the result that they have become something that can cross over into the mainstream.
Allen Lee
Allen Lee is a Toronto-based freelance writer who studied business in school but has since turned to other pursuits. He spends more time than is perhaps wise with his eyes fixed on a screen either reading history books, keeping up with international news, or playing the latest releases on the Steam platform, which serve as the subject matter for much of his writing output. Currently, Lee is practicing the smidgen of Chinese that he picked up while visiting the Chinese mainland in hopes of someday being able to read certain historical texts in their original language.
10 Things You Didn't Know about Joseph Tsai
ByAllen Lee July 29, 2021 October 10, 2021
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Jiajun Zhu is the cofounder of Nuro, a robotics company based in Mountain View, California that develops fully hands-free, self-driving delivery vehicles. Founded in 2016 by Zhu and his fellow former Google teammate, Dave Ferguson,…
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Claire Smith
ByAllen Lee January 20, 2021 October 28, 2021
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Increased thickness of the outer plexiform layer (OPL) of the fovea in central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) has been previously reported. However, to our knowledge only one paper has given a concrete value of the thickness of the outer plexiform layer (OPL) of the macula in a patient with unilateral CSC. Here we report the outer plexiform and outer nuclear layer (ONL) thickness as measured with spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) in a patient with acute central serous chorioretinopathy in the left eye, and in a second patient with recurrent central serous chorioretinopathy in both eyes. Both patients received oral eplerenone treatment.


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Rysch, franska ruche "bikupa", tunn spets- eller tygremsa (volang) som läggs i täta plisseringsveck och rynkas samman, används som garnering på underkläder och damkläder.

Rysch förekom först på kragar under 1550-talet och blev särskilt populärt som dekorativa kantningar under 1700-talet. Rysch kallades frivolitet, då det förekom på underkläder under 1800-talet.

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This study examined the effect of work–life conflicts on organizational performance through longer working hours, work overload, organizational citizenship behavior, perceived organizational support and employees' satisfaction. Study in hand also investigated the moderating effect of the family life stage on proposed model. The results of a field survey reveal responses from 280 employees from private sector organization including Kohenoor international, Ahmad Hassan textile and Metro cash and carry in Pakistan to investigate the effect of work life conflict on employees' performance. Partial correlation and hierarchical regression is applied for the analysis of data. Results imply that employees facing less conflict between work and life come with the positive perspective at work place.


Sure, they're being violently buffeted by an ancient alien being, but everyone's posture in this picture just suuuuuuuuuucks.
Pretty much every other episode of Star Trek is a good "Hey, everything's broken?" or "We encountered a thing and everything's broken?" type of episode. On the latest Discovery, basically five of those episodes happened at once--but after pulling themselves out of multiple wringers, the crew might be in better form than ever. Mostly.
"An Obol for Charon"--a reference to the ancient Greek custom of placing a coin in the mouth of a dead person, so that they may tip Charon, ferryman to the underworld, and get safe passage across the river Styx--is really a merging of two classic kinds of Trek stories. The first is the "Oh god, everything's broken" kind of story I mentioned already. But the other--and the cause of everything being broken--is the old "mysterious entity could mean harm to the crew but is actually benign" classic: a gigantic, superheating organic orb that rips the Discovery out of warp while it tracks down Spock, who's on the run after last week's family drama.
Soon enough, the orb uploads a virus to Discovery's computer systems, and basically, everything goes spectacularly wrong--doors stop working, the universal translator breaks down, life support starts going haywire, power conduits overload. You name it, it breaks. Once again, this isn't actually a new thing on Star Trek. From malfunctioning holodecks to failing power systems, ships going haywire is an occurrence with a frankly startling level of regularity--to the point that dealing with said problems never really feels like that much of a threat.
But what makes "Obol" stand out is that it really, really hits home just how big Starfleet starships really are--and how, in reality, if even the most basic problem with a computer system or the translator affected a ship with a crew of hundreds of different species and nationalities, things would be way more disastrous than someone on the bridge tutting at a faulty viewscreen or something. With the translator spewing everyone's speech into different languages every few seconds, communication between the bridge crew and the rest of the ship's sections becomes immediately impossible. With doors jamming, no one can move in and out of their respective sections to either fix things or go fix things elsewhere. It's frenzied and disorienting in a way these sorts of technical malfunctions have never really been presented in Star Trek before--lending a level of hectic tension and threat to the proceedings.
That tension is also compounded by the fact that, underneath the disaster of the Discovery's systems going haywire, "Obol" throws two more plotlines into the mix, as if things weren't already sucky enough for the Discovery crew this episode.
First, down in engineering, the "May" organism extracted from Tilly last week breaks loose and latches onto her again, revealing that the reason she's bonded with Tilly is to attempt to force Discovery to stop making spore jumps which are damaging its mycelial home (oh look, a second excuse to not use the spore drive!). It leaves Stamets--and a suddenly returning Jett Reno--attempting to save her while being trapped in Engineering with only basic medical supplies. The other is a bit more immediately grave: The vibrations the orb is constantly giving off have seemingly triggered a biological process in Saru that affects all Kelpiens, that basically prepares them for either fearful hysteria or death at the hands of the predator species on their homeworld. Without the latter to solve the problem, Saru basically either has to accept going mad or killing himself, as per the customs back on Kaminar.
It's a whole lot, in an episode that is already doing a whole damn lot. But as Saru's condition worsens, "Obol" slows down a bit and lets the storyline with the Orb being and Saru's impending death dovetail into some really intriguing mirrors. As he and Michael race to translate whatever the Orb is trying to communicate through its computer virus, we're treated to a heartbreaking exchange where Saru struggles with the regrets that he could never return home and see his sister, choosing to entrust Michael with maintaining all of his meticulous Starfleet logs after his death to honor his memory and one day return it to Kaminar. Aside from metaphorically plunging a dagger into Michael's heart, that grim thought leads to the two realizing the orb is basically trying to do the same (pass on its recorded knowledge), letting them save the day by convincing Captain Pike to lower Discovery's shields and accept the message as a peaceful act instead of assuming hostility. Dying, millennia-old giant orb creatures: not as bad as you'd been lead to believe!
But while the Discovery gets back to normal, Saru doesn't, even with the orb gone, and it's here that "Obol" really begins to shine on a character level. Saru asks Michael to be the one that kills him before his body is driven into hysteria, taking a ceremonial knife to his fear-sensing ganglia as an act of mercy, and it pretty much breaks Michael in a way nothing else she's been through on the show so far has (which has already been a whole hell of a lot). It's a brilliant bit of acting from Sonequa Martin-Green--we see those protective, Vulcan-y barriers Michael's had around herself all this time just completely crumble away when she finds herself incapable of killing the man she sees as the brother she never had after forcing herself to push Spock away as a child.
Thankfully, she doesn't have to. As some parting gift, whatever the Orb's vibrations did to accelerate Saru's condition also leads to him actually surviving it long enough that his ganglia just...fall off, before Michael can ritually sever them. It's an interesting comment that every other Kelpien just gives into the fear and promptly offers themselves up to die rather than enduring the process, albeit in an accelerated timeframe, as Saru did--one that has some fascinating parallels with Saru's excellent Short Treks minisode.
But most importantly here, the trauma of even having to contemplate euthanizing Saru makes Michael realize that she can't hide away from the chance to rebuild her relationship with Spock, regardless of the hurt that frayed their bond in the past. Look at these characters, being somewhat emotionally healthy and supporting each other through personal crises instead of bottling it all up! All it took was a big ol' dying alien orb sending everything upside down and almost getting everyone on Discovery killed.
"An Obol for Charon" is an episode that is, at times, almost too densely busy for its own good--trying to balance three different plots aboard the ship, on top of the heightened threat of the entity, threatens to bring it all crashing down into a mess. But in the fires of the crucible created by the Orb's virus, something that's distinctly been said rather than shown in Discovery's past is finally forged: a proper sense of friendship and camaraderie between the members of the crew.
The bridge crew all solemnly rising from their stations as Saru seemingly walks to his own death, Tilly and Stamets singing together as the latter prepares to literally drill a hole into her head and perform surgery to save her, Saru and Michael having to tearfully support each other in the face of Saru's seemingly impending demise. These are moments of emotion between these characters that never really presented themselves in Discovery's first season, where at best it felt like these people barely knew each other, and at worst, that we barely knew them.
With this season already going beyond--beyond here meaning that it actually gives the bridge crew lines of dialogue and actual banter with each other, the most basic form of "going beyond" possible--to make us truly care about this crew, it means emotional moments like this actually feel earned, instead of being pulled out of nowhere (looking at you, "we are Starfleet" moment in the season one finale). Re-forging Saru and Michael's relationship together in particular, and mirroring repairing that relationship with her "found family" brother, with Michael's realization that she needs to do the same with her adoptive brother, is a huge moment. Not just for the new direction it sets Saru in--free of the fear that's literally governed his entire life for the first time--but also the path it puts Michael on, freeing her of some of the doubts she's been holding since the start of the season that, initially, felt like they threatened to create drama for the sake of it, simply out of the fact she refused to be open about it with the people around her.
Maybe that these emotional beats managed to land at all means that Star Trek: Discovery has finally paid its obol to Charon now too--and earned safe passage to a new world. Except this is not some metaphorical path to Hades Discovery is on, at least any not more, but an exit from a dark and tempestuous place to one a bit brighter. The ride there might have been a bit bumpy at spots, but at least the path ahead looks like plainer sailing.
Number One stops by for a quick Spock n' Snack Update.
Oh hey look, Number One showed up for a bit! Considering her single scene was basically all we'd seen of Rebecca Romijn's take on the original Number One of Star Trek's first pilot in the trailers, I fear we won't actually see her again any time soon. Which is a shame, she makes a good replicator burger order.
Making the seemingly throwaway line from the previous episode that Saru was that guy at Starfleet Academy--who bothered to learn as many Federation languages as he can--a key part of actually starting to solve problems with the translator in this episode was really clever.
So, Tilly's been transported into the mycelial network "forest" that Stamets was trapped in last season, right? Via...being put inside the May organism? Weird. Maybe she'll bump into Culber while she's there!
Because this show seems to suddenly be fascinated with pulling potentially disastrous outcomes out of seeming victories, the way Saru emphasizes that he suddenly feels "powerful" after having his fear-ganglia fall off makes it seem like not every change about him surviving the Kelpien's biological suicide is going to be for the best. We'll have to wait and see, but pairing that line with the fact he's now burdened with the knowledge that his people don't actually have to offer themselves up to their predators or go insane--and is restricted by the Prime Directive from going home and telling them that--seems it's going to create turmoil ahead for Saru.


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