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It's been a good, bad and ugly kind of week for me.
I hit the trifecta at Pimlico--that's good.
My Little League kids went 0-3 with Coach Reavy in attendance--that's bad.
And Wednesday night, upon hearing of the reality demise of my "dawg," Elliot Yamin, I was both sad to hear the news and disappointed in the realization that I had just watched 12 straight episodes of American Idol, spanning two months--that's.
Fortunately for me, however, the sports world is never without its good, bad and ugly moments also.
Here are the high (and low)lights of the week that's passed.
Barry Bonds' 714th homerun ball--for Tyler Snyder, the guy who caught it. Surely the eBay--er, Bay Area-- faithful are proud of their slugger, and might even open up their checkbooks to make a bid for the historic blast. But, to me, nothing tells the story more beautifully than these four words uttered by Tyler, the soon-to-be rich Athletics fan (thanks to Bonds), after the game: "I hate that guy.
The NBA playoffs. While the highlight of my basketball season is admittedly the NBA draft, I can't help but marvel at the fantastic series that have been played up to this point. It really has made me forget that the NHL is on strike. (Editor's note: Kevin doesn't receive the OLN channel.
After dropping five straight, the Phillies finally won.
Cubs catcher, Michael Barrett, punched AJ Pierzynski after a collision at home plate. This is a bad thing only because I think Barrett may have hurt his hand when delivering the blow.
NBC started airing episodes of the "National Heads-Up Poker Championship." This might be a good thing had ESPN not decided to air roughly 300 episodes of World Series of Poker tournaments on a constant loop on ESPN channels 1thru 6. This would be cool if the World Poker Tour and Celebrity Poker Who Gives a Crap weren't already force-feeding its addictive felt-and-clay-chip abundant allure down my throat.
Instead, it's overkill. Not because I hate watching poker shows on TV, but because I watch all of them. And I need my life back.
Kobe's attire on "Inside the NBA" last Wednesday. Because nothing says street cred like a powder-blue sweater vest.
That will do it for this week's edition of The Sports Column.
If I can avoid the TiVo-limit hold 'em barrage this week, I'll try to keep an eye out for the top stories for next time.
Until then, enjoy the news as it happens.
Kevin Rreavey WagerWeb.com Contributing Writer. .


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If you have a gate or security code, let the driver know. If there's a guest gate code or a security point, review your lease to verify you are permitted to send the info via text, or call security so they know to let the car into the community.
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I can't say there has been any particular defining moment. What I can say is that I have seen a continuing talent surge by so many supporters of the arts. With the arts comes the believers that our humanities are their working partner. My wife having been an elementary school has further educated me in the world of art and the culture that surrounds it.
I along with my colleague, Councillor Marks, realized some two years ago that the need for embracing the Arts Council with a line item budget inclusion was sorely needed. This past year we moved to doubled it $30,000 with the additional support of Councillor Lungo-Koehn. My strategy to move the life of the arts forward would be to have a inclusion with a professional grant writer who has the responsibility to prepare a mix-use of business, residential an arts and historical proposal to move Medford forward.
I do believe that a dedicated location can be achieved after a complete thought process that included the art community, the historical community our local legislators. By preparing for a location you need to have a business that offers a good return for its investment. Seeking out enterprising companies or individuals that have the same love for the arts and history will present a community effort.
I can't speak for the current administration other than it had to be pushed by the council to take on a proactive role to again support the arts.
As I said earlier, I would engage a proven professional grant writer to incorporate the arts and history of our city into our new look for our downtown area. The offering would include a hand shake with Tufts University and a revitalization offering of land a that our city owns with tax incentives.
Attention needs to be directed for an economical air conditioning system. Having no air conditioning in the facility limits the ability to operate comfortably all year long, especially in the summertime.
The seating rehabilitation must be completed. A few years back the Chevalier underwent a seating renovation but it was not fully accomplished. The theater infrastructure must be brought up to current and acceptable levels in order to accommodate those expectations of all who will be performing and attending there.
The public entrance area have restroom upgrades that have been nicely attended to.
Convenient parking and handicap parking spots must be thoughtfully arranged for those who require them. I would meet with the owner of the property adjacent to the theater and negotiate for a mix-business use and parking garage to accommodate for evenings and weekends during performances...the theatre's use at a discount rate for parking at that spot.
Now, how does the city attract the big shows more frequently? How do we get the bright lights to shine on the Chevalier?
First, we all saw the attraction that took place when a Hollywood company recently set up a prop marquees at Chevalier for their show performance. Folks who saw it thought it was great and it sent a message that the theatre could come alive with shows, plays and art performances.
Second, the city can jump start this whole process. There is money out there for such projects and by searching and receiving these funds, we can start to realize some improvements to the infrastructure.
As such, I would offer to the Commission a financial grant opportunity wherein they would receive city money to advertise and seek out the better shows for the theatre with a condition they reimburse the city, show for show, as they continue to grow. Other cities have done so and have become successful in such endeavor.
This could be either through a privately held company or a position within the commission or a paid talent coordinator. This commission will have the task to draw the shows...the big shows that will return good revenue and bring an excitement back to the city.
We must start out by listening to those interested and by using all our talents to get this underway to a successful conclusion.
That is a good question but, without having a handle of just what are the needs of all who are to be encompassed in a building with an accommodating location would be pure guesswork on my part. I would not want to present something I would not be able to deliver on.
As I have stated on so many occasions, I would work with business owners to have a new business formula that incorporates them with the city, the Chamber of Commerce and a business development plan that offers employment, tax incentives and an array of new destination locations that will entice not only our Medford citizens our neighbors from all around us. Business growth should not be stifled by the at-present parking Kiosk program that is nothing more than a consumer and business unfriendly operation. We are Medford and we should be unique unto ourselves and everyone else who want to come to our city.
I am open to any new idea that promotes but am cognizant that what is being offered does not present a public safety or offends the public.
I absolutely agree and would make it a requirement for any development presentation.


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Realms of Gold : The Colorful Writers of San Francisco, 1850-1950 (California Literary Heritage)
Rathmell, George
Publisher: Creative Arts Book Co, 1998
A vibrant history of San Francisco through the activities of the renowned writers who lived in one of the world's favorite cities. Few regions in America can equal the rich literary history of San Francisco and its surrounding areas with authors such as: Bret Harte, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, Isadora Duncan, Jack London, Robinson Jeffers, Dashiell Hammett, John Steinbeck, William Saroyan, Henry Miller, and Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Realms of Gold gives us a fresh look at the lives of these writers and portrays the development of the city from a Gold Rush boom town through its rapid growth as a commercial port and rail head, its destruction in 1906, its rebirth, to its post-World War II status as a major urban center.
George Rathmell received his BA from UC Berkeley in 1956 and his MA from San Francsico State University in 1970. His specialty is California history and literature, and his articles and short stories have appeared in The Californians, Soundings, and Coast magazines. He is the author of Bench Marks in Reading and The Tender and Faithful Heart.
The flamboyant literary history of San Francisco has fascinated scholars and critics since the turn of the century. In Realms of Gold, George Rathmell takes a distinguished place in the roster of those who have chronicled the special relationship between San Francisco and its writers. Here is a vivid and compelling story, solidly researched and told with a verve and wealth of detail worthy of its ever intriguing subject. -- Dr. Kevin Starr, State Librarian of California
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December 12, 2016 October 24, 2016 / Linda / Leave a comment
Life has a way of getting in the way, and I've had to cut back on my reading. I used to finish a book even if I didn't like it. But now, if it doesn't draw me in after the first two chapters, it goes back to the library. It's been awhile since I've finished a book. But, finally, I actually finished two in a row! Not only finished, but I actually finished each one in a day! On two beautiful Sunday afternoons, I sat and read, and read, and read. It was wonderful!
The first one was J.D. Robb's Apprentice in Death. If you've been a fan of Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb, you probably noticed that her last several books were, well……different. Some say she has a ghost writer (which she vehemently denies), others say writer's block, and others say she's just spreading her wings and trying something new. Apprentice in Death is more in line with her earlier writings and I was hooked in the first chapter. There is a subtle difference. In the earlier In Death books, Ms. Robb spent a lot of time writing about the actual killings in very graphic detail. In Apprentice, she spends her time inside the characters' heads and their lives. I love how Roarke and Eve have 'grown up'. There is a quiet maturity about them, but they still sizzle and crackle. All the supporting characters are back and a few new ones have been introduced, giving hope that future books will be as entertaining as this. This is my favorite book of the In Death series.
"The shots came quickly, silently, and with deadly accuracy. Within seconds, three people were dead at Central Park's ice skating rink. The victims: a talented young skater, a doctor, and a teacher. As random as random can be. Eve Dallas has seen a lot of killers during her time with the NYPSD, but never one like this. After reviewing security videos, it becomes clear that the victims were killed by a sniper firing a tactical laser rifle, who could have been miles away when the trigger was pulled. And though the locations where the shooter could have set up seem endless, the list of people with that particular skill set is finite: police, military, professional killer. Eve's husband, Roarke, has unlimited resources–and genius–at his disposal. And when his computer program leads Eve to the location of the sniper, she learns a shocking fact: There were two–one older,one younger. Someone is being trained by an expert in the science of killing, and they have an agenda. Central Park was just a warm-up. And as another sniper attack shakes the city to its core, Eve realizes that though we're all shaped by the people around us, there are those who are just born evil."
The second book I finished was Always A Cowboy (The Carsons of Mustang Creek) by Linda Lael Miller. This is book two of a trilogy. Ms. Miller has been writing about cowboys for a very long time. You think she couldn't possibly write something new and different, but she proves over and over that she can! Again, I was hooked in the first chapter. This is a gentle romance with just the right amount of spice and it gives us a good look into modern life in the American West. Ms. Miller has a way of making her characters come to life and the settings are rich with details. The story moves along quickly and there is an eclectic assortment of secondary characters that adds a richness to the story.
This book has an added bonus. At the end of the book, Ms. Miller wrote a very personal essay giving us a glimpse into her life. Ms. Miller is one of those authors who shares a lot about herself. She has a wonderful website with news, a blog, and contests. Check it out here.
Drake Carson is the quintessential cowboy. In charge of the family ranch, he knows the realities of this life, its pleasures and heartbreaks. Lately, managing the wild stallions on his property is wearing him down. When an interfering so-called expert arrives and starts offering her opinion, Drake is wary, but he can't deny the longing—and the challenge—she stirs in him.
Luce Hale is researching how wild horses interact with ranch animals—and with ranchers. The Carson matriarch invites her to stay with the family, which guarantees frequent encounters with Drake, her ruggedly handsome and decidedly unwelcoming son. Luce and Drake are at odds from the very beginning, especially when it comes to the rogue stallion who's stealing the ranch mares. But when Drake believes Luce is in danger, that changes everything—for both of them.
Book one in this trilogy is Once A Rancher. It too, was an outstanding read. " Offering a troubled boy a job on the ranch he shares with his younger siblings, Wyoming businessman Slater Carson falls for the youth's beautiful guardian, Grace, a resort manager whose busy life is threatened by dangers from her past."
New Fiction Coming Soon! September/October
September 17, 2016 August 16, 2016 / Linda / Leave a comment
Want a little heads up on when your favorite author is publishing a new book? Here are some of the new fiction hardcover books coming out in September and October. Clicking on the title will bring you to our catalog where you can place a hold if you'd like. For a more extensive list, please see the 'Coming Soon' poster in our lobby.
Beaton, M.C. – Pushing Up Daisies – When a wealthy land developer who had been planning to turn a community garden into a housing estate winds up dead, Agatha Raisin is hired by the victim's accused son to clear him of suspicion and identify the real killer among numerous suspects.
Coben, Harlan – Home – When one of two boys kidnapped from their wealthy families resurfaces a decade later, the young survivor is observed by two peers who would discover the fate of the other missing boy.
Cussler, Clive – Pirate – Confronted by a determined adversary, husband-and-wife treasure hunters Sam and Remi Fargo embark on an international quest involving an 800-year-old relic and a brutal murder.
Fluke, Joanne – Christmas Caramel Murder – Preparing for the town's annual production of "A Christmas Carol," Hannah supports her friend, Lisa, who is implicated in the murder of her husband's ex-girlfriend.
Graham, Heather – Darkest Journey – Looking to clear her father from suspicion in the murder of two Civil War reenactors, Charlie reunites with Krewe of Hunters agent Ethan Delaney on a cruise to get close to the reenactors and identify who has a motive to kill.
Hiaasen, Carl – Razor Girl – Involved in a car accident with a young scam artist, a man helplessly watches his life spiral out of control in the wake of a sand-stealing company, a Hawaiian-shirt-clad NYC mafia capo, a reality show accordionist and other eccentric characters.
Jance, J.A. – Downfall – Juggling her pregnancy, family deaths, her daughter's imminent departure for college and a reelection campaign, Cochise County Sheriff Joanna Brady investigates two suspicious falling deaths that may be the work of a serial killer.
Lewis, Beverly – The Wish – Years after her best friend's seemingly devout family is expelled from the Amish church for reasons no one will discuss, a heartbroken Leona receives a letter from her friend and leaves Lancaster Counter at the risk of her own shunning in the hopes of persuading her friend to return to Amish ways.
Palmer, Diana – Denim and Lace – Rough-and-tough Texas rancher Cade Hollister worries that lovely rich-girl Bess Samson will prove to be his downfall, so he suppresses his passion, leaving her to follow her heart and uncover the real reasons for their incompatibility.
Patterson, James – Woman of God – Scrutinized as the world's first woman papal candidate, Brigid Fitzgerald, a doctor on the front lines in Sudan, reflects on her difficult childhood and a series of trials that have tested her faith before a high-stakes battle compels her to convert her enemies to a cause that threatens the Church and her life.
Perry, Anne – Revenge in a Cold River – Unable to remember anything before the carriage accident he suffered years earlier, Commander William Monk is framed for murder by a man from his past and must rely on the help of his wife and close friend to prove his innocence.
Robb, J.D. – Apprentice in Death – Investigating a Central Park sniper attack that has left three dead, Eve Dallas discovers that the killer was potentially miles away from the victims and may be the protegee of an even more deranged shooter.
Brown, Rita Mae – Cakewalk – A post-World War I tale set in the Maryland community of Six of One finds residents split between belief systems on the Mason Dixon line, where free-thinking sisters Louise and Julia Hunsenmier and their indelible friends explore small-town sins and rivalries.
Davidson, Maryjanice – Undead and Done – A conclusion to the best-selling series finds the PR team of Queen Betsy scrambling to contain the fallout of her first press conference, the Devil's escape, the arrival of the werewolves and the assistance of the mermaids.
Flynn, Vince – Order to Kill – A follow-up to the best-selling The Survivor finds anti-terrorism operative Mitch Rapp chasing false leads throughout the world to prevent nuclear weapons from falling into terrorist hands before posing as an American ISIS recruit in Russia, where he uncovers a catastrophic plot.
Grisham, John – The Whistler – A follow-up to the highly successful Rogue Lawyer combines the author's signature legal savvy and high-suspense storytelling, in a latest thriller that pits an unforgettable cast of characters against unexpected twists and turns.
Harris, Charlaine – All the Little Liars – When four kids including her brother go missing from school and a dead body is found where they were last seen, a pregnant Aurora organizes a personal investigation that exposes the activities of a gang of bullies and her brother's gambling debts.
Hilderbrand, Elin – Winter Storms – A conclusion to the best-selling trilogy finds the Quinn family's efforts to reunite and prepare for a long-anticipated wedding during the Christmas season overshadowed by a health scare, addiction problems and commitment issues.
Johansen, Iris – Night Watch – When the surgeon who made it possible for her to see goes missing, Kendra Michaels recruits government agent Adam Lynch to accompany her on a trail that leads to the snowy California mountains, where the discovery of one of the doctor's brutally murdered colleagues reveals the work of a killer.
Patterson, James – Kill or Be Killed – An anthology of four faced-paced thrillers collects four BookShots suspense stories"The Trial," "Little Black Dress" "Heist," and "The Women's War by the author of the best-selling Women's Murder Club series and such regular Patterson co-authors Emily Raymond and Shan Serafin.
Patterson, James – Missing – Craig Gisto and his elite team at Private Sydney are tasked with finding Eric Mossùthe, CEO of a high-profile research company, who has had all trace of his existence wiped away.
Picoult, Jodi – Small Great Things – Hesitating to treat the newborn of a white supremacist couple who has demanded that a white nurse assist them, a black nurse is placed on trial in the tragic aftermath and is aided by a white public defender with whom she begins questioning their beliefs as the case becomes more racially charged.
Sandford, John – Escape Clause – Virgil Flowers' investigation into the theft of two rare Siberian tigers from the Minnesota zoo is complicated by a summer visit from his girlfriend's sister, who would seduce him.
Woods, Stuart – Sex, Lies, and Serious Money – New York City cop-turned-Manhattan law firm rainmaker Stone Barrington tackles a high-suspense case.
For more favorite authors' titles, see our 'Coming Soon' poster in our lobby.
Author Profile: Nora Roberts
April 21, 2013 June 5, 2014 / Linda / 1 Comment
Nora Roberts was born in Silver Springs, Maryland, the youngest of five children. She married young and worked briefly as a legal secretary – "the worst ever". After her two sons were born, she became a stay at home mom and immersed herself into gardening, canning, stitching and knitting.
Her road to writing began during the February blizzard of 1979. Stranded at home with her two young sons and a lack of chocolate, she was looking for some non-child related entertainment. Coming from a family of readers, she got a notebook and started writing down a story that was in her head. She knew then that writing was the thing she was supposed to do.
She started writing category romance (also known as "series"), since she had just started reading Harlequin romances. At the time, Harlequin had mainly British authors and was the only publisher of category romances. All of her manuscripts were rejected.
In 1980, she heard of a new publisher, Silhouette, who was looking for American authors to write category romances and in 1981, they bought Nora's first manuscript, Irish Thoroughbred.
In July 1985, Nora married her second husband – a local carpenter she hired to build some shelves for her home. He went on to build many things in her home – including a solid marriage.
In 1987, she began writing single title books for Bantam. In 1992, she moved to writing single title hardcovers as well as original paperbacks for Putnam under the name of Nora Roberts and J.D. Robb.
In the early years, she wrote when she could squeeze in the time between her sons' school time and activities. Now she spends 8 hours a day, every day, writing. She has written over 200 books. When she's not writing, she tries to exercise in her pool or elliptical trainer and she is an avid gardener.
Nora's husband, Bruce Wilder, owns a bookstore named Turn the Page Bookstore and Café in nearby Boonsboro, Maryland. Directly across the street was an old, run down hotel which Nora and her husband bought in 2007. They began renovating it into a bed and breakfast called Inn BoonsBoro. This was not an easy undertaking. In February 2008, the Inn caught fire and was completely destroyed, and many buildings on the block were damaged. Undaunted, they started from scratch and in February 2009, the Inn opened to rave reviews. This experience inspired The Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy. The titles of this trilogy are: The Next Always, The Last Boyfriend, The PerfectHope.
Some fun facts:
Since 1999, every Nora Roberts and J.D. Robb book has made the New York Times bestseller list. Fifty-three have debuted at number one.
Celebrity in Death is the 34th book in the series.
She is the third author to sell more than one million Kindle books.
Her books are published in over 34 countries.
If you place her books from top to bottom, they would stretch from New York to Los Angeles 18 times.
Many of Nora's books have been made into movies shown on Lifetime television.
Nora was one of the first authors to communicate via the web when she launched her website in 1996.
Her latest book as Nora Roberts is Whiskey Beach and as J.D. Robb, the title is Calculated In Death and are available at the Cheshire Library.


December 22, 2012 Last week I was at the Pharmacy Express at the Belize City Ship Terminal. There are four pharmacies at the terminal owned by an American pharmacist, who states she was a Wal-Mart pharmacist for years and moved to Belize to open the pharmacies. There were "special sales" on hydrocodone, soma compound , phentermine and ambiem advertised on signs posted in the pharmacies. The pills are sold in unmarked zip lock plastic bags. I was told it was legal to purchase medication but everything needed to be placed in plastic bags so metal detectors wouldn't detect it. None of the medications were real. The hydrocodone 10mg/500mg was actually co-dydramol which contain 500 mg of tylenol per tablet and a type of codeine. The medication is sold over the counter at pharmacies in the U.K. without a prescription. The Belize pharmacy's "special" was "buy 500 Vicodin 10mg/500mg for $200 and get 100 Vicodin free". The medication is useless. The Soma Compound is actually Aleve. The Ambien is a decongestant and the phentermine is of unknown compounds. DO NOT SHOP AT PHARMACY EXPRESS in Belize City, Belize. Nothing is as it is represented ... you will lose your cash and possibly your health or life taking these medications! You have been warned!
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Key World Migratory Bird Day supporters and partners from around the world have provided statements to mark World Migratory Bird Day 2018. With this year's theme "Unifying Our Voices for Bird Conservation" they all express a strong and common message: successful migratory bird conservation can only be achieved if efforts are united worldwide.
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Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
Migratory birds connect people, ecosystems and nations. They are symbols of peace and of an interconnected planet. Their epic journeys inspire people of all ages, across the globe. World Migratory Bird Day is an opportunity to celebrate the great natural wonder of bird migration – but also a reminder that those patterns, and ecosystems worldwide, are threatened by climate change. I urge Governments and people everywhere to take concerted conservation action that will help to ensure the birds' survival -- and our own.
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Dr. Susan Bonfield
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Mr. Lew Young
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Extending Life, Waiting for Death at Nursing Home in Florida
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Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) — Growing old isn't for sissies. Anyone who doubts that should tune into "Andrew Jenks, Room 335," which airs on Cinemax tomorrow at 7 p.m. New York time.
The 90-minute film about life and death at a Florida assisted-living facility is depressing and inspiring. It provides a peek into the likely futures of millions of baby boomers, who may want to ditch all those life-stretching diets and exercise regimens when they see what awaits them.
Jenks was 19 when he spent a month at the posh Harbor Place near Port St. Lucie. From the outside, it looks like a fancy hotel. Inside, time has stripped many residents to the bone.
The opening shots show faces familiar to anyone who has ever visited a nursing home: residents snoozing in wing chairs, heads tilted back, eyes closed tight and mouths wide open. The smartest fashion accessory may be a drool bib.
"All your friends die on you," a resident says. "You miss the people you had so much fun with all your life. They go one by one."
"My bones are like lace," says another.
Yet many residents still have some fire in their bellies, even if their eyes, ears and bladders aren't fully dependable.
Bill, a gruff 80-year-old Army vet, is fond of Hawaiian shirts, twisting arms and playing the tough guy. Yet he walks over a mile each day to buy chocolate bars that he shares with his less-mobile companions.
Then there's Tammy, a spry and chirpy 95-year-old who is scared of elevators and wields a sharp tongue. "I can't understand that pig Latin you use," she tells one pal. Tammy keeps her spirits up even after a bum heart lands her in the hospital.
A sense of resignation seems to prevail, though Jenks does find an undercurrent of resentment. When he asks Tammy why there are no blacks or Hispanics at the facility, she insists those ethnic groups take care of their elderly members at home.
"Years ago, nobody ever got sent to a place like this," she says. "This generation can't be bothered."
The long days are punctuated by bingo games and watching "Jeopardy." One resident tries to play "Edelweiss" on the piano, but her efforts are doomed by all the sour notes.
Death is never far away. We see a shriveled woman named Dotty, who has no immediate family, gasping for air in a hospital bed with a few friends and a priest hovering nearby.
At one point, Jenks tells Dotty he would like to say a prayer. Suddenly, she lifts her ancient hands and clasps them. Dotty died soon thereafter.
Jenks was clearly moved by his month at Harbor Place.
"We're all going to grow old at some point," he notes. "Does this mean we're going to be neglected, too?"
Here's the lesson I learned: Longevity, like most other things, should be taken in moderation.
(Dave Shiflett is a critic for Bloomberg News. The opinions expressed are his own.)
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Q: How to get 12 months of the year With this statement, I return day of the week
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        switch (dayOfWeak) {
            case Calendar.SUNDAY:
                break;
            case Calendar.MONDAY:
                break;
            case Calendar.TUESDAY:
                break;
            case Calendar.WEDNESDAY:
                break;
            case Calendar.THURSDAY:
                break;
            case Calendar.FRIDAY:
                break;
            case Calendar.SATURDAY:
                break;

but how can I do to get the 12 months to pass to the display adapter?

A: Try to use SimpleDateFormat and use pattern MMMM
public String getMonth(){
  String format = "MMMM";
  SimpleDateFormat sdf = new SimpleDateFormat(format, Locale.US);
  return sdf.format(DATE_WITH_SPECIFIED_MONTH);
}

or different pattern when you want to get an Integer value.
public int getMonth(){
  String format = "M";
  SimpleDateFormat sdf = new SimpleDateFormat(format, Locale.US);
  return sdf.format(DATE_WITH_SPECIFIED_MONTH);
}

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Trying to make light (get it? light?) of the situation, there were quite a few jokes about the power outage at the PDC. The Hands-On Lab was being set up at the time the building went dark. A bunch of us speculated what the technicians must have been thinking when the power went out just as they plugged in a rack of computers… Perhaps in reaction to this, the "Frequently-Used Tasks" section of the Hands-On Labs software included a new task: Cause Power Outage. I of course couldn't resist and clicked on it. "Shame on you!" it roared back at me.


Proud mother and his Grandmother – US Marine Corp on leave | Tessa Can Do It! Positivity is Catching!
Proud mother of a US Marine and the Marine himself!
Proud Grandmother of the US Marine!
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Thank you! He is headed to Japan for 2 years. I will really miss him. He is my eldest grandchild.
yes, thank him for his service, My daughter taught English over in Japan for about four years. She just came back last year and then moved to California. Miss her a lot.


A Tribe Called Quest's long awaited final album has a name, and we know who's going to be featured on it.
Thanks to the New York Times, the title was revealed as We Got It From Here, Thank You For Your Service.
It was a name that the four original members agreed on for the album, which is set to released on November 11. This was actually a title that the late Phife Dawg came up with. No one quite understood what it meant, but Q-Tip says that they are sticking with it in Phife's honor. Talk about loyalty.
Previously, Phife was working on a solo-album which includes currently-released single, Nutshell -- before his untimely passing. Q-Tip took a self-imposed sabbatical in which he remained celibate for about a year, studied music theory, and indulged himself in reading Duke Ellington's "Music Is My Mistress," Toni Morrison's "Song of Solomon," and George Orwell's "1984." While, Ali Shaheed scored original Marvel-Netflix series, Luke Cage.
Even though throughout this nearly 2-decade span, Phife pressed the group about doing another album, it wasn't until after their Jimmy Fallon performance that it came together. We said it before, and we'll say it again: this album is fate coming to fruition.
From Phife patching up his and Q's relationship to the crew flying back and forth between Jersey and Oakland to record, the transcendental moments shared in Tip's home studio for the album is what we have been waiting for. Kendrick Lamar, Andre 3000, Jack White, and Elton John are all featured on the LP.


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Aloha Pho serves exactly what it promises—the cuisines of Vietnam and America's volcanic archipelago.
It's basically a Salisbury steak with an egg on top, but for Hawaiians and those who love to visit the islands, Loco Moco is a dish with legendary status. Perhaps because of its fatty comforts and ease of preparation, it's one that lends itself to pub food adaptation, on the order of Canadian poutine, so it's far from impossible to find. But getting a real, carb-tastic Hawaiian plate lunch in Houstonia can be a tall order. Despite a thriving tiki culture, Hawaiian food is not really Houston's thing, to put it kindly. Kitsch favorite Hula Mama's in Humble closed earlier this year. It was replaced by a chain, Waikiki Grill. That makes Aloha Pho, which opened on North Mason Road in Katy in June, the only remaining locally-owned Hawaiian restaurant in greater Houston.
And it's not just Hawaiian. The gentleman who did most of the serving (between bites of pizza and Wendy's) had a distinct Vietnamese accent, though he said he moved from Hawaii a few months ago. The menu traces the same path, with dishes from both places. There are Viet basics like egg rolls, phở and bún, but also Hawaiian rice plates. My friends and I were there for the latter, but decided to start with a Vietnamese dish referred to on the menu as five-spice fried chicken wings. They were definitely fried, but didn't taste particularly of the powdered blend that includes star anise, cloves and cinnamon.
Weekend specials include Hawaiian delicacies kalua pig, laulau, lomi-lomi salmon and poké, but we stuck to the simpler everyday offerings. Each of the three plate lunches we tried started with a bed of raw cabbage topped with two ice cream scoops of white rice and one of mayonnaise-laden macaroni salad. Teriyaki beef featured almost paper-thin slices of meat steeped in a marinade sweetened with pineapple. A faint whiff of charcoal imbued every slice.
Pork katsu doesn't vary much from restaurant to restaurant, as long as it is panko-coated and properly fried. The difference at Aloha Pho is the curry served on the side for an additional $1. In a slight departure from the thick, gravy-like Japanese curry I expected, the onion and carrot-studded sauce had a glossy sheen and a syrupy texture. Just a touch of spice clung to the last moments of each bite before I swallowed it.
And the Loco Moco? The egg yolk was beautifully runny, but my friend who ordered it, who has spent some time in Hawaii, said it didn't pack the punch she was hoping for. Salisbury steak with an egg on it may have been a bit too accurate a description. But when in Katy, it's hard to complain about the chance to sample the only island grub in town.
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Christmas Trim Shop at the J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Various figurines, Christmas trees, ornaments, and holiday decor are featured throughout the retail shop.
Children's Toy and Accessories Department, located inside The Basement Store of the J.L. Hudson Company Department Store.
Toy displays are visible throughout the department; visible in the foreground is a display of, "Gifts for Girls, $1.00 - $3.98," which includes small handbags, baskets, and tea sets.
Western-themed ties and other boys' accessories are visible on varying displays; Howdy Doody and Little Yankee shoes are on display in the left background.
Basement Store Cafeteria inside The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. A series of mounted chairs are visible surrounded the individual counters; decorative tile, and ornamental designs are visible throughout the cafeteria.
J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Various styles of fountain pens are featured in the display cases, and atop the sales counters.


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To give you a little history, my project arose somewhere between inspiration and desperation, when I began to question what it was that I wanted from my life, what made me happy, and what I wanted to achieve with it, and so in 2016, I started sleeping in my car doing star jumps for a living with the sole aim of making others smile and in the process accelerated my progress in mental, physical, spiritual, emotional and financial development and success.
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John Grant (born 1968) is an American singer-songwriter. Formerly associated with the Denver-based alternative rock band The Czars in the 1990s and early 2000s, he launched a career as a solo artist in 2010.Prior to forming ...
John Grant (born 1968) is an American singer-songwriter. Formerly associated with the Denver-based alternative rock band The Czars in the 1990s and early 2000s, he launched a career as a solo artist in 2010.
Prior to forming The Czars, Grant aspired to be a translator in Germany before realising that his English skills were poor and he would be unable to have the job he desired.
Following the band's break-up, Grant took some time off from making music and returned to recording and performing in 2010 with his debut solo album Queen of Denmark.
Released on April 6, 2010, it had been recorded in collaboration with the American folk-rock band Midlake and released on Bella Union. Described as a deeply personal album about his past struggles with alcohol and drug addiction and coming to terms with being gay, it was chosen as Best Album of 2010 by the British music magazine Mojo.
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Neymar is set to sign a new five-year deal after snubbing interest from Manchester United, the Barcelona president has confirmed.
United, along with Paris Saint-Germain, had been linked with an audacious, world-record move for Neymar, whose current contract includes a £157million release clause.
However, as talkSPORT told you earlier this month, reports in Spain had suggested that the Brazilian was finally ready to draw a line under speculation linking him with a move away by penning a new deal at the Nou Camp.
And now Barca president Josep María Bartomeu has firmed up those suggestions at a press conference held on Thursday.
He said: "On these Neymar rumours I want to make something clear.
"Neymar does not want to leave Barcelona and we do not want him to leave.
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Shust, Aaron - Morning Rises
Written by Bert Gangl
Shust's last effort disconcerted more than a few fans. Does he win them back this time out?
Runaway success in the music business is a funny thing. On the one hand, there is the undeniable temptation for the artist in question to replicate that which brought them to their lofty perch in the first place. On the other side of the coin, though, many a performer has felt emboldened, in the wake of such widespread praise, to venture out into previously-uncharted waters, hoping that the existing members of the fan base will understand what they're trying to do and make the trip with them.
For Aaron Shust, it's been a little bit of both. His debut album, Anything Worth Saying, was commercial landmark, thanks in large part to its catchy, stripped-back folk-pop-leaning second single, "My Savior My God," which climbed to the top spot on no less than six national charts, perched there for a month and a half, and eventually went on to be the Number One Christian song of 2006.
While the next few outings, to varying degrees, held to the template carved out by the freshman record, Shust's most recent offering, 2011's This Is What We Believe, was a decidedly different animal from his earliest efforts. Indeed, more than a few devotees who had listened since the first release were less than thrilled by its foray into decidedly glossier, custom-fit-for-radio pop/worship territory.
One might assume that prevailing logic would dictate a return to the folk-pop textures of the inaugural project. Such, as it turns out, is not the case, on Shust's latest album. Indeed, "Cornerstone," "Great Is the Chorus" and "The One" are fairly indicative of Rises' tendency to tread the same pleasant but commonplace mid-tempo lite pop/worship path as the lion's share of the material found on its predecessor. Entries such as "God Is for Us," it should be noted, do feature a more peppy rhythmic aesthetic than those just mentioned, but are still neither as unique nor memorable as early chestnuts like "Savior" and "Give It All Away."
In fairness, the new record, on average, is a bit more melodically engaging than Believe. Similarly, the lone folk-pop-flavored number, "Deliver Me," stands toe to toe with anything on the much-heralded debut. And Shust's lyrics are noticeably more coherent this time out, which stands in stark contrast to the wording of the last release, which, at times, came across as a mere collection of short snippets of Scripture sewn together at random to form individual songs.
To be sure, Rises isn't bad by any stretch of the imagination. Indeed, fans who loved Believe should be equally taken with its follow-up. Those hoping against hope that the last project was merely a bump in the road, on the other hand, are liable to be disappointed that such is not the case. Listeners who fall somewhere between the two extremes would be best advised to sample Shust's new album – since it certainly has much to recommend it – and cherry pick the most promising cuts for download.
– Bert Gangl, The Phantom Tollbooth (05-22-2013)


Chuck Crow, The Plain DealerThe Ohio Senate has removed a controversial photo ID requirement from an election overhaul package.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Faced with multiple legal threats, Ohio Senate Republicans on Wednesday retreated from a plan to require voters to show a photo ID at the polls as part of a sweeping election reform package.
Instead, Republicans will seek a photo ID requirement through separate legislation that appears fast-tracked for approval.
Senate President Tom Niehaus, a Republican from Clermont County, said the separate voter ID bill, which the House already has approved, could be passed in the Senate Thursday or next week.
With the photo ID requirement stripped out, the GOP-controlled Senate delayed a floor vote on numerous changes that remained in the election overhaul measure, including fewer days for absentee voting and moving Ohio's presidential primary from March to May. A vote on the reform package is expected by the end of the month.
While the election bill was temporarily shelved, the Senate did approve a massive criminal sentencing reform bill designed to help decrease overcrowding in Ohio prisons. The bill will steer non-violent offenders into treatment, job-training and other rehabilitation programs.
The criminal sentencing reform bill passed with strong bipartisan support, 30-3, on a day that began with tense words from Democrats who accused Republicans of intentionally disenfranchising poor and minority voters by trying to mandate that voters show a photo ID at the polls.
The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus, joined by Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern, announced Wednesday morning they would file a lawsuit to challenge any such requirement, saying it puts an unfair burden on those who cannot afford or do not otherwise have a photo ID. The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio said it, too, would challenge the law in court.
"The last time I checked, the prerequisite to participate in this democracy was not based on wealth," Sen. Nina Turner, a Cleveland Democrat, said. "This is immoral and it is wrong."
Voters would be required to show one of four forms of ID when voting in person -- an Ohio driver's license, state ID, military ID or passport. The bill would not affect mail-in absentee voting. Currently, voters must show a photo ID or present a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government document with a current name and address.
Rep. Sandra Williams, also a Cleveland Democrat, said Republicans' push for a photo ID requirement represents a deliberate attempt to chip away at the Democratic Party's base before the expected voter referendum this November on Senate Bill 5, Ohio's controversial new collective bargaining law.
A Senate committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing Thursday on the stand-alone photo ID bill, House Bill 159.
Republican Sen. Keith Faber, chairman of the Senate committee that had added the ID requirement on Tuesday, said he expected legal challenges factored into the decision to take the provision out of the sweeping reform measure. There was concern among Senate Republicans that a lawsuit would stall the numerous other changes to the election system contained in the bill.
Republicans doubted, however, a legal challenge would hold up, citing a 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2008 upholding Indiana's photo ID requirement to vote.


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Taiwan's Evergreen Marine has purchased 44 vessels from China since 2018, all but two of which were ordered from shipyards that produce Chinese warships
China's aircraft carrier Liaoning takes part in a drill by the People's Liberation Army Navy in the western Pacific Ocean. The Chinese have carried out air-defence, anti-ship and anti-submarine drills over the past three days, the report said. Photo: Reuters.
Contracts between China's top state-owned shipbuilding firm and Taiwan's leading shipping company are lowering the costs of upgrading China's navy, posing security concerns for Taipei, a US think tank said on Thursday.
China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) is a key producer of vessels for China's rapidly expanding People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), and is thought to be building its third aircraft carrier.
Taiwan's Evergreen Marine has purchased 44 vessels from China since 2018, all but two of which were ordered from shipyards that produce Chinese warships, including CSSC, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) said in a report.
The Washington-based think tank said foreign companies, including from US allies such as France, also buy ships from CSSC, which Washington has placed on an investment blacklist due to its Chinese military links.
CSIS said while there is limited transparency on the flow of foreign capital in China's shipbuilding industry, "available evidence indicates that profits from foreign orders are likely lowering the costs of upgrading China's navy".
'Use Shipbuilders in Japan, Korea Instead'
CSIS called the foreign contracts "a tangible threat to national security" for some democracies in the region and said companies should consider US allies South Korea and Japan as alternative shipbuilding partners.
Democratically governed Taiwan has complained of increased military pressure by Beijing, which has never renounced the use of force to bring the island under its control.
The CSIS study included commercial satellite imagery from February 2022 showing at least three Evergreen hulls under construction near China's newest aircraft carrier at CSSC's subsidiary Jiangnan shipyard near Shanghai.
Evergreen vessels have also been docked next to Chinese navy cruisers and destroyers, it said.
The imagery "suggests there is direct sharing of resources between military and civilian operations at China's key shipyards", CSIS said.
Evergreen said in a statement that all of its containership projects undergo international bidding, and that its contracts with CSSC's commercial shipbuilding department were "completely different and separate" from CSSC's military department.
"We believe the civil commercial ship building activities have nothing to do with national naval projects," it said, adding that it discloses information about its orders to investors and authorities.
China already has the world's largest navy, with a greater number of warships and submarines than the US.
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Religious, spiritual, neither or both? 4 groups of Australians
Results from the 2018 Australian Community Survey by NCLS Research
Topics: spiritual trends Australia 2018 ACS Australian Community Survey spiritual practices beliefs religious identity News Jun 2018 spirituality community
Australians were asked: "To what extent do you see yourself as a religious person?" and "To what extent do you see yourself as a spiritual person?".
Results reveal that Australians fall into four groups:
Religious and spiritual (practising religious and spiritual);
Moderately religious and spiritual (non-practising religious and spiritual);
Spiritual but not religious; and
Neither religious nor spiritual.
"Religiousness" and "spirituality" are terms which have different but overlapping meanings in popular language. Both concepts are concerned in some way with the sacred or the transcendent. While the distinctions are not hard and fast, there may be dichotomies between religiousness and spirituality on the basis of institutional versus personal scales of reference, and belief versus emotion and experience.
"Religious" tends to refer to adherence to a particular religion, including its practices, beliefs and communities of expression, whereas "spiritual" refers more to an appreciation of the sacred as well as personalised beliefs and practices.
On scales from 0 (not at all) to 10 (very), a sample of Australians were asked to indicate: "To what extent do you see yourself as a religious person?" and "To what extent do you see yourself as a spiritual person?". There were widespread results in the ACS, on both religious and spiritual self-perceptions. Overall, respondents considered themselves to be a little more spiritual than religious.
The median response for religiousness was 4 on the 11-point scale, whereas it was 5 for spiritualness. The most common (modal) responses were "not at all religious" (36%) and "not at all spiritual" (24%). Just 4% considered themselves to be "very religious" and 7% "very spiritual".
Australians fall into four clusters
Given the overlaps and distinctions between religiousness and spirituality, it is helpful to examine whether there are groups of people who answer the questions about religious and spiritual self-perceptions in similar ways. Other survey research has found that there is a group of people who consider themselves to be "spiritual but not religious". For example, 14% of people in the 2017 Faith and Belief study indicated that they had spiritual beliefs but didn't identify with any main religion (McCrindle, Renton, Phillips and Miles, 2017).
In the 2018 ACS, we used an empirical technique called cluster analysis on the responses to both the religious and spiritual self-perception questions. We found four groups of people, which are indicative of four general approaches to religion and spirituality in contemporary Australia.
The first two groups are religiously affiliated and see themselves as religious and spiritual. Yet they differ in terms of the degree of religiousness and spiritualness and whether or not they formally practise their religion, and so they have been labelled "practising" and "non-practising religious and spiritual". These two groups are of equal size and, together, make up half of adult Australians.
The third (smallest) group emphasises spirituality (especially spiritual experience) but not adherence to, nor practice of a religion. We will use the short label, "SBNR", which is used widely by other researchers to indicate those who are spiritual but not religious. The fourth (and largest) group is unaffiliated, atheist/agnostic and neither religious nor spiritual.
So, in summary, the four clusters are:
• Religious and spiritual: "Practising religious and spiritual"
• Moderately religious and spiritual: "Non-practising religious and spiritual"
• Spiritual but not religious: "SBNR"
• Neither religious nor spiritual: "Neither".
Four clusters explained
As now detailed, each of these four clusters has its own distinct features in terms of religious affiliation as well as other dimensions of religiousness and spiritualness.
Practising religious and spiritual
This group (26% of respondents) saw themselves as both religious and spiritual, with mean scores of 8.0 and 8.3 respectively on the religiousness and spiritualness 11-point scales. Religious faith or spirituality tended to be "very important" to their life decisions. Almost all identified with a religion (79% Christian, 15% other religion). They believed in either a personal God (66%) or a higher power (30%). Religious service attendance varied widely in this group but on average it was monthly. Prayer or meditation was much more regular – a few times a week on average. Four in ten had had a mystical or supernatural experience.
Non-practising religious and spiritual
This group (26% of respondents) saw themselves as moderately religious (mean score of 5.2 on religiousness) and moderately spiritual (mean score of 5.0 on spiritualness). Religious faith or spirituality tended to be "important" to their decisions. A large majority identified with a religion (71% Christian, 11% other religion) and they mostly either believed in a higher power (42%) or a personal God (28%), with a quarter being agnostic. Religious service attendance on average was once a year, and prayer or meditation was occasional. Less than a quarter (22%) had had a mystical experience, but a third believed it could happen.
Spiritual but not religious: "SBNR"
This was the smallest group (13% of respondents). They saw themselves as spiritual (mean score of 6.5 on spiritualness) but not religious (mean score of 0.7), yet faith/spirituality tended to be "of little importance" to their decisions.
This group was largely unaffiliated and non-practising, the emphasis was rather on experiencing the sacred. The majority did not identify with a religion (64%) and half (54%) believed in a higher power while two in 10 were agnostic. They didn't attend religious services and they rarely prayed or meditated. However, half (47%) had had a mystical or supernatural experience.
Non-religious and non-spiritual: "Neither"
This group (35% of respondents) saw themselves as neither religious nor spiritual (mean scores of 0.4 and 0.6 on religiousness and spiritualness respectively), and faith/spirituality tended to be "not important" to their life's decisions. The majority did not identify with a religion (70%). They were either atheist (55%) or agnostic (29%). They didn't attend services, pray or meditate, and the majority (56%) thought that mystical experiences don't occur.
The most distinguishing feature to note
When people chose to identify how "religious" or "spiritual" they were, the terms were used in quite similar ways. While being spiritual as opposed to religious has gained attention in religious studies and in general commentary, a cluster analysis found that only 13% of Australians fitted a type which could be called "spiritual but not religious". A more significant distinguishing feature is whether or not a person is practising or non-practising (26% each). Around a third of Australians were neither religious nor spiritual.
Miriam Pepper, Ruth Powell
Pepper, M. & Powell, R., (2018). Religion, spirituality and connections with churches: results from the 2018 Australian Community Survey. NCLS Occasional Paper 36. Sydney: NCLS Research.
Australians' views of God and Jesus
Real? Divine? Resurrected?
How religious are Australians?
Is Jesus divine?
A minority of Australians view Jesus as divine
Most Australians believe in spiritual experiences
The mystical and supernatural are part of the experience or belief of most Australians


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Product Display Ads are a cost-per-click auction-based program. The more you're willing to spend, the more likely it is that your ad will be displayed to relevant shoppers.
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It's no secret, Miss Delainey is one happy baby. I mean, I'm fully aware she can be a bit of a diva, her happy disposition is pretty obvious most days, so much so that we actually get stopped and complimented on her sweet spirit almost every time we leave our house.
The thing is, I wouldn't say we do anything specific to make sure she's "happy". I know both my husband and myself work hard at making sure we are present with her and we both want her to always feel loved and heard so she gets a LOT of one-on-one attention. Maybe that has something to do with it? I'm not certain, honestly.
One thing I do know, her sweet spirit is kin to mine. We both love spoiling people so with Valentine's Day coming up, we teamed up and made her buddies some sweet little birdy treats with one of her new favorite snacks - Happy Baby Baby's First Whole Milk Yogurt.
While Delainey isn't a big fan of drinking milk, we're both pretty big fans of Happy Baby Whole Milk Yogurt! I'm a fan because she's getting organic whole foods, without added sweeteners or GMOs! She's a fan because the taste is delicious, she even sighs and says "mmmmm" after each bite.
Want to share a mindfully made little snack treat with your kiddos toddler buddies? Here's how we made these sweet lovebirds!
Supplies: Happy Baby Whole Milk Yogurt, googly eyes, glue, and felt or construction paper!
Now pay attention, this is really complicated... Okay, well, now that you're paying attention- I'm totally joking!
This is so easy I had Miss Thing help me assemble a few!
You'll simply cut out a circle from one color of felt, a triangle from the other and glue them together. Then glue the pair of shapes onto the yogurt cup with a pair of googly eyes... and your sweet little tweet lovebirds are done!
I'm going to hand write sweet little notes that say "you make my heart sing" and "owl always want to be your buddy", but I think these are precious little love birds without any extras too.
So tell me, what kind of Valentine crafts are you planning during this season of love? Delainey and I look forward to sharing some more fun, loving ideas with you in the future and we can't wait to hear your thoughts on the NEW Happy Baby Whole Milk Yogurt!


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Q: Reflect (MethodByName) not valid Problem at reflection, with MethodByName
Code:
package main

import (
    "reflect"
    "fmt"
)

type test struct {}

var serviceType = map[string]reflect.Value{
    "test": reflect.ValueOf(test{}),
}

func (t *test) prnt()  {
    fmt.Println("test ok")
}

func callFunc(strct string, fName string)  {

    s := serviceType[strct].MethodByName(fName)
    if !s.IsValid(){
        fmt.Println("not correct")
        return
    }

    s.Call(make([]reflect.Value,0))
}

func main()  {
    callFunc("test", "prnt")
}

Output:
not correct

Playground:
https://play.golang.org/p/ZLEQBGYoUOB
Could you help, what I'm doing wrong ?

A: Two things needs to be corrected.

*

*MethodByName() returns only Exported methods. So you have to rename prnt tp Prnt

*Needs to pass a pointer of struct test to reflect.ValueOf() method.

Here is the modified working code https://play.golang.org/p/4MK2kqOz6e2


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Q: Convert org.apache.avro.generic.GenericRecord to org.apache.spark.sql.Row I have list of org.apache.avro.generic.GenericRecord, avro schemausing this we need to create dataframe with the help of SQLContext API, to create dataframe it needs RDD of org.apache.spark.sql.Row and avro schema. Pre-requisite to create DF is we should have RDD of org.apache.spark.sql.Row and it can be achieved using below code but some how it is not working and giving error, sample code.
 1. Convert GenericRecord to Row
    import org.apache.spark.sql.Row
    import org.apache.spark.sql.catalyst.expressions.GenericRowWithSchema
    import org.apache.avro.Schema
    import org.apache.spark.sql.types.StructType
    def convertGenericRecordToRow(genericRecords: Seq[GenericRecord], avroSchema: Schema, schemaType: StructType): Seq[Row] =
    {
      val fields = avroSchema.getFields
      var rows = new Seq[Row]
      for (avroRecord <- genericRecords) {
        var avroFieldsSeq = Seq[Any]();
        for (i <- 0 to fields.size - 1) {
          avroFieldsSeq = avroFieldsSeq :+avroRecord.get(fields.get(i).name)
        }
        val avroFieldArr = avroFieldsSeq.toArray
        val genericRow = new GenericRowWithSchema(avroFieldArr, schemaType)
        rows = rows :+ genericRow
      }
      return rows;
    }

2. Convert `Avro schema` to `Structtype`
   Use `com.databricks.spark.avro.SchemaConverters -> toSqlType` function , it will convert avro schema to StructType

3. Create `Dataframe` using `SQLContext`
   val rowSeq= convertGenericRecordToRow(genericRecords, avroSchema, schemaType)
   val rowRdd = sc.parallelize(rowSeq, 1)
   val finalDF =sqlContext.createDataFrame(rowRDD,structType)

But it is throwing an error at creation of DataFrame. Can someone please help me what is wrong in above code. Apart from this if someone has different logic for converting and creation of dataframe.
Whenever I will invoke any action on Dataframe, it will execute DAG and try to create DF object but in this it is failing with below exception as
 ERROR TaskSetManager: Task 0 in stage 0.0 failed 4 times; aborting job
 Error :Job aborted due to stage failure: Task 0 in stage 0.0 failed 4 times, most recent failure: Lost task 0.3 in stage 0.0 (TID 3, hdpoc-c01-r06-01, executor 1): java.io.InvalidClassException: org.apache.commons.lang3.time.FastDateFormat; local class incompatible: stream classdesc serialVersionUID = 2, local class serialVersionUID = 1
                        at java.io.ObjectStreamClass.initNonProxy(ObjectStreamClass.java:617)
                        at java.io.ObjectInputStream.readNonProxyDesc(ObjectInputStream.java:1622)

After this I am trying to give correct version jar in jar parameter of spark submit and with other parameter as  --conf spark.driver.userClassPathFirst=true
but now it is failing with MapR as
ERROR CLDBRpcCommonUtils: Exception during init
java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: com.mapr.security.JNISecurity.SetClusterOption(Ljava/lang/String;Ljava/lang/String;Ljava/lang/String;)
                    at com.mapr.security.JNISecurity.SetClusterOption(Native Method)
                    at com.mapr.baseutils.cldbutils.CLDBRpcCommonUtils.init(CLDBRpcCommonUtils.java:163)
                    at com.mapr.baseutils.cldbutils.CLDBRpcCommonUtils.<init>(CLDBRpcCommonUtils.java:73)
                    at com.mapr.baseutils.cldbutils.CLDBRpcCommonUtils.<clinit>(CLDBRpcCommonUtils.java:63)
                    at org.apache.hadoop.conf.CoreDefaultProperties.<clinit>(CoreDefaultProperties.java:69)
                    at java.lang.Class.forName0(Native Method)

We are using MapR distribution and after class path change in spark-submit, it is failing with above exception.
Can someone please help here or my basic need it to convert Avro GenericRecord into Spark Row so i can create Dataframe with it, please help
Thanks.

A: Maybe this helps somebody coming a bit later to the game.
Since spark-avro is deprecated and now integrated in Spark, there is a different way this can be accomplished.
import org.apache.spark.sql.avro._
import org.apache.spark.sql.catalyst.InternalRow
import org.apache.spark.sql.types.StructType
import org.apache.spark.sql.catalyst.encoders.RowEncoder

...

val avroSchema = data.head.getSchema
val sparkTypes = SchemaConverters.toSqlType(avroSchema).dataType.asInstanceOf[StructType]
val converter = new AvroDeserializer(avroSchema, sparkTypes)
val enconder = RowEncoder.apply(sparkTypes).resolveAndBind()

val rows = data.map { record =>
    enconder.fromRow(converter.deserialize(record).asInstanceOf[InternalRow])
}

val df = sparkSession.sqlContext.createDataFrame(sparkSession.sparkContext.parallelize(rows), sparkTypes)

A: While creating dataframe from RDD[GenericRecord] there are few steps

*

*First need to convert org.apache.avro.generic.GenericRecord into org.apache.spark.sql.Row

Use com.databricks.spark.avro.SchemaConverters.createConverterToSQL(
  sourceAvroSchema: Schema,targetSqlType: DataType)

this is private method in spark-avro 3.2 version. If we are having same or less than 3.2 then copy this method into your own util class and use it else directly use it.

*Create Dataframe from collection of Row (rowSeq).

val rdd = ssc.sparkContext.parallelize(rowSeq,numParition) val
  dataframe = sparkSession.createDataFrame(rowRDD, schemaType)

This resolves my problem.

A: Hopefully this will help. In the first part you can find how convert from GenericRecord to Row
How to convert RDD[GenericRecord] to dataframe in scala?