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local _ = require 'moses'
require 'nn'
require 'dpnn'
require 'rnn'

local GRU, parent = torch.class('nn.ConvGRU2', 'nn.AbstractRecurrent')

function GRU:__init(inputSize, outputSize, rho, kc, km, Kr, stride, p, mono)
   parent.__init(self, rho or 9999)
   self.p = p or 0
   if p and p ~= 0 then
      assert(nn.Dropout(p,false,false,true).lazy, 'only work with Lazy Dropout!')
   end
   self.mono = mono or false
   self.inputSize = inputSize
   self.outputSize = outputSize
   self.kc = kc
   self.km = km
   self.padc = torch.floor(kc/2)
   self.padm = torch.floor(km/2)
   self.stride = stride or 1
   self.Kr = Kr
   -- build the model
   self.recurrentModule = self:buildModel()
   -- make it work with nn.Container
   self.modules[1] = self.recurrentModule
   self.sharedClones[1] = self.recurrentModule

   -- for output(0), cell(0) and gradCell(T)
   self.zeroTensor = torch.Tensor()

   self.cells = {}
   self.gradCells = {}
end

-------------------------- factory methods -----------------------------
function GRU:buildModel()
   -- input : {input, prevOutput}
   -- output : {output}

   -- Calculate all four gates in one go : input, hidden, forget, output
   if self.p ~= 0 then
      self.i2g = nn.Sequential()
                     :add(nn.ConcatTable()
                        :add(nn.Dropout(self.p,false,false,true,self.mono))
                        :add(nn.Dropout(self.p,false,false,true,self.mono)))
                     :add(nn.ParallelTable()
                        :add(nn.Sequential()
                            :add(cudnn.SpatialConvolution(self.inputSize, self.outputSize, self.kc, self.kc, self.stride, self.stride, self.padc, self.padc))
                            :add(nn.SpatialBatchNormalization(self.outputSize))
                            :add(nn.ReLU(true))
                            :add(cudnn.SpatialConvolution(self.outputSize, self.outputSize, self.kc, self.kc, 1, 1, self.padc, self.padc))
                            :add(nn.SpatialBatchNormalization(self.outputSize)))

                        :add(nn.Sequential()
                            :add(cudnn.SpatialConvolution(self.inputSize, self.outputSize, self.kc, self.kc, self.stride, self.stride, self.padc, self.padc))
                            :add(nn.SpatialBatchNormalization(self.outputSize))
                            :add(nn.ReLU(true))
                            :add(cudnn.SpatialConvolution(self.outputSize, self.outputSize, self.kc, self.kc, 1, 1, self.padc, self.padc))
                            :add(nn.SpatialBatchNormalization(self.outputSize))))
                     :add(nn.JoinTable(2))
      self.o2g = nn.Sequential()
                     :add(nn.ConcatTable()
                        :add(nn.Dropout(self.p,false,false,true,self.mono))
                        :add(nn.Dropout(self.p,false,false,true,self.mono)))
                     :add(nn.ParallelTable()
                        :add(nn.Sequential()
                        :add(cudnn.SpatialConvolution(self.outputSize, self.outputSize, self.km, self.km, 1, 1, self.padm, self.padm))
                        :add(nn.SpatialBatchNormalization(self.outputSize))
                        :add(nn.ReLU(true))
                        :add(cudnn.SpatialConvolution(self.outputSize, self.outputSize, self.km, self.km, 1, 1, self.padm, self.padm))
                        :add(nn.SpatialBatchNormalization(self.outputSize)))

                        :add(nn.Sequential()
                        :add(cudnn.SpatialConvolution(self.outputSize, self.outputSize, self.km, self.km, 1, 1, self.padm, self.padm))
                        :add(nn.SpatialBatchNormalization(self.outputSize))
                        :add(nn.ReLU(true))
                        :add(cudnn.SpatialConvolution(self.outputSize, self.outputSize, self.km, self.km, 1, 1, self.padm, self.padm))
                        :add(nn.SpatialBatchNormalization(self.outputSize))))
                     :add(nn.JoinTable(2))
   else
      self.i2g = nn.Sequential()
                 :add(nn.SpatialConvolution(self.inputSize, self.outputSize, self.kc, self.kc, self.stride, self.stride, self.padc, self.padc))
                 :add(nn.SpatialBatchNormalization(self.outputSize))
                 :add(nn.ReLU(true))
                 :add(nn.SpatialConvolution(self.outputSize, 2*self.outputSize, self.kc, self.kc, 1, 1, self.padc, self.padc))
                 :add(nn.SpatialBatchNormalization(2*self.outputSize))

      self.o2g = nn.Sequential()
                 :add(nn.SpatialConvolution(self.outputSize, self.outputSize, self.km, self.km, 1, 1, self.padm, self.padm))
                 :add(nn.SpatialBatchNormalization(self.outputSize))
                 :add(nn.ReLU(true))
                 :add(nn.SpatialConvolution(self.outputSize, 2*self.outputSize, self.km, self.km, 1, 1, self.padm, self.padm))
                 :add(nn.SpatialBatchNormalization(2*self.outputSize))
   end

   local para = nn.ParallelTable():add(self.i2g):add(self.o2g)
   local gates = nn.Sequential()
   gates:add(para)
   gates:add(nn.CAddTable())

   -- Reshape to (batch_size, n_gates, hid_size)
   -- Then slize the n_gates dimension, i.e dimension 2
   gates:add(nn.Reshape(2,self.outputSize, self.Kr, self.Kr))
   gates:add(nn.SplitTable(2,2))
   local transfer = nn.ParallelTable()
   transfer:add(nn.Sigmoid()):add(nn.Sigmoid())
   gates:add(transfer)
   --gates:add(nn.JoinTable(1))
   --gates:add(nn.Reshape(32, 16, 16))
   local concat = nn.ConcatTable():add(nn.Identity()):add(gates)
   local seq = nn.Sequential()
   seq:add(concat)
   seq:add(nn.FlattenTable()) -- x(t), s(t-1), r, z
   --seq:add(nn.SelectTable(4))
   --seq:add(nn.Reshape(64,32,32))
   -- Rearrange to x(t), s(t-1), r, z, s(t-1)
   local concat = nn.ConcatTable()  --
   concat:add(nn.NarrowTable(1,4)):add(nn.SelectTable(2))
   seq:add(concat):add(nn.FlattenTable())
   -- h
   local hidden = nn.Sequential()
   local concat = nn.ConcatTable()
   local t1 = nn.Sequential()
   t1:add(nn.SelectTable(1))
   local t2 = nn.Sequential()
   t2:add(nn.NarrowTable(2,2)):add(nn.CMulTable())
   if self.p ~= 0 then
      t1:add(nn.Dropout(self.p,false,false,true,self.mono))
      t2:add(nn.Dropout(self.p,false,false,true,self.mono))
   end
   t1:add(nn.Sequential()
          :add(cudnn.SpatialConvolution(self.inputSize, self.outputSize, self.kc, self.kc, self.stride, self.stride, self.padc, self.padc))
          :add(nn.SpatialBatchNormalization(self.outputSize))
          :add(nn.ReLU(true))
          :add(cudnn.SpatialConvolution(self.outputSize, self.outputSize, self.kc, self.kc, 1, 1, self.padc, self.padc))
          :add(nn.SpatialBatchNormalization(self.outputSize)))
   t2:add(nn.Sequential()
          :add(cudnn.SpatialConvolution(self.outputSize, self.outputSize, self.km, self.km, 1, 1, self.padm, self.padm))
          :add(nn.SpatialBatchNormalization(self.outputSize))
          :add(nn.ReLU(true))
          :add(cudnn.SpatialConvolution(self.outputSize, self.outputSize, self.km, self.km, 1, 1, self.padm, self.padm))
          :add(nn.SpatialBatchNormalization(self.outputSize)))

   concat:add(t1):add(t2)
   hidden:add(concat):add(nn.CAddTable()):add(nn.Tanh())

   local z1 = nn.Sequential()
   z1:add(nn.SelectTable(4))
   z1:add(nn.SAdd(-1, true))  -- Scalar add & negation

   local z2 = nn.Sequential()
   z2:add(nn.NarrowTable(4,2))
   z2:add(nn.CMulTable())

   local o1 = nn.Sequential()
   local concat = nn.ConcatTable()
   concat:add(hidden):add(z1)
   o1:add(concat):add(nn.CMulTable())

   local o2 = nn.Sequential()
   local concat = nn.ConcatTable()
   concat:add(o1):add(z2)
   o2:add(concat):add(nn.CAddTable())
   seq:add(o2)
   return seq
end

------------------------- forward backward -----------------------------
function GRU:updateOutput(input)
   --print(#input)
   local prevOutput
   if self.step == 1 then
      prevOutput = self.userPrevOutput or self.zeroTensor
      if input:dim() == 4 then -- batch
         self.zeroTensor:resize(input:size(1), self.outputSize, self.Kr, self.Kr):zero()
      else
         self.zeroTensor:resize(self.outputSize, self.Kr, self.Kr):zero()
      end
   else
      -- previous output and cell of this module
      prevOutput = self.outputs[self.step-1]
   end
   --print(#prevOutput)
   -- output(t) = gru{input(t), output(t-1)}
   local output
   if self.train ~= false then
      self:recycle()
      local recurrentModule = self:getStepModule(self.step)
      -- the actual forward propagation
      output = recurrentModule:updateOutput{input, prevOutput}
   else
      output = self.recurrentModule:updateOutput{input, prevOutput}
   end

   self.outputs[self.step] = output

   self.output = output

   self.step = self.step + 1
   self.gradPrevOutput = nil
   self.updateGradInputStep = nil
   self.accGradParametersStep = nil
   -- note that we don't return the cell, just the output
   return self.output
end

function GRU:_updateGradInput(input, gradOutput)
   assert(self.step > 1, "expecting at least one updateOutput")
   local step = self.updateGradInputStep - 1
   assert(step >= 1)

   local gradInput
   -- set the output/gradOutput states of current Module
   local recurrentModule = self:getStepModule(step)

   -- backward propagate through this step
   if self.gradPrevOutput then
      self._gradOutputs[step] = nn.rnn.recursiveCopy(self._gradOutputs[step], self.gradPrevOutput)
      nn.rnn.recursiveAdd(self._gradOutputs[step], gradOutput)
      gradOutput = self._gradOutputs[step]
   end

   local output = (step == 1) and (self.userPrevOutput or self.zeroTensor) or self.outputs[step-1]
   local inputTable = {input, output}
   local gradInputTable = recurrentModule:updateGradInput(inputTable, gradOutput)
   gradInput, self.gradPrevOutput = unpack(gradInputTable)
   if self.userPrevOutput then self.userGradPrevOutput = self.gradPrevOutput end

   return gradInput
end

function GRU:_accGradParameters(input, gradOutput, scale)
   local step = self.accGradParametersStep - 1
   assert(step >= 1)

   -- set the output/gradOutput states of current Module
   local recurrentModule = self:getStepModule(step)

   -- backward propagate through this step
   local output = (step == 1) and (self.userPrevOutput or self.zeroTensor) or self.outputs[step-1]
   local inputTable = {input, output}
   local gradOutput = (step == self.step-1) and gradOutput or self._gradOutputs[step]
   recurrentModule:accGradParameters(inputTable, gradOutput, scale)
   return gradInput
end

function GRU:__tostring__()
   return string.format('%s(%d -> %d, %.2f)', torch.type(self), self.inputSize, self.outputSize, self.p)
end

-- migrate GRUs params to BGRUs params
function GRU:migrate(params)
   local _params = self:parameters()
   assert(self.p ~= 0, 'only support for BGRUs.')
   assert(#params == 6, '# of source params should be 6.')
   assert(#_params == 9, '# of destination params should be 9.')
   _params[1]:copy(params[1]:narrow(1,1,self.outputSize))
   _params[2]:copy(params[2]:narrow(1,1,self.outputSize))
   _params[3]:copy(params[1]:narrow(1,self.outputSize+1,self.outputSize))
   _params[4]:copy(params[2]:narrow(1,self.outputSize+1,self.outputSize))
   _params[5]:copy(params[3]:narrow(1,1,self.outputSize))
   _params[6]:copy(params[3]:narrow(1,self.outputSize+1,self.outputSize))
   _params[7]:copy(params[4])
   _params[8]:copy(params[5])
   _params[9]:copy(params[6])
end

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Towel cards regulations, to be received from front office upon check in without any deposit .
-On the other hand be informed that regarding to Late dinner will be as a Cold cuts and to be served from 22:30 till 00:00 in the Main Restaurant ( reservation required in advance ).
Served from 06:30am till 10:00 am in "Al dente" restaurant.
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In order to plan the construction of you Arlington patio properly, there are a lot of things for us to consider. The first step is to consult with your local municipality and HOA to make sure we plan the patio within the local building guidelines. Believe it or not, several of our local municipalities have lot coverage restrictions that won't allow you to have a patio. In many cases, we can plan around these guidelines.
The next thing we'll want to consider is how large your patio needs to be to accommodate your needs. In order to determine this, we'll need to know how you plan to use this space. Is this only for immediate family use or is this something that should accommodate large social events? Do you need space for a fire pit? A Grill? How about a dining table? Once we discuss in depth what this patio needs to accommodate, we can then design a patio that meets your needs comfortably.
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GLD clients would characterize our installation experience to be very abnormal in terms of most contractor experiences. The first step of our process is an introductory email from your project supervisor setting the expectation of what this installation process will look like. We'll likely set up a site visit so that you can meet your installation team and walk through any questions you may have. Your supervisor will be ordering all materials, handling permits, contacting miss utility and reaching out to neighbors upon request.
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This is the comprehensive guide on how to buy a land in Lagos Nigeria without fear of getting scammed or even losing your property. You can as well call this the 'fool-proof' guide to purchasing lands in Lagos. It addresses the problems of buying lands and building in Lagos.
There is nothing that gives peace of mind like owning your own house and being free from land lord wahala. For many people, the first step to owning a landed property is buying a land. As Nigerians we know how lucrative it is to own a landed property, it presents a great investment opportunity and that's why buying a land is a major project that many of us have as part of our plans.
Scammers and tricksters: there are lots of scammers out there who often pretend to be Omoniles or even real estate agents. There are quite a number of sad stories about people who have been scammed by these fraudulent people and these are stories we cannot ignore. You need to be smart about the agents and Omoniles you get into transactions with in order to avoid scammers.
Finding the right property and the right price: Buying a land that has no commercial value or buying a land that is waterlogged would be cost intensive and bad investment. The waterlogged land would require you use three or four times the money you used in buying the land to fill it up before a building can be erected.
The Goal of this Nigeria real estate guide is to help you navigate these three challenges and how to secure your land after buying it so you don't risk losing it.
Here are questions to consider when buying a land what are you buying the land for? What do you intend to do with the property you build on it? Would you live in it or rent it out? What areas in Lagos are you looking at and why?
If the purpose is to erect your own house someday, you may consider buying a land in the area where you presently live or an area close to your work place, with easy transportation if you don't intend to change jobs anytime soon. It wouldn't make much sense to live in point A and your place of work is at point Z. You would have to continually leave home at very early hours of the morning to ensure you don't go late to work. That alone is enough stress to make you age faster, trust me.
If the goal is to build your own house someday then you may want to consider buying a land in the area you currently live in or somewhere with easy transportation to and from your work place, if you don't hope to change jobs anytime soon. It makes no sense to live so far away from work and have to leave home 4am just so you don't get to work late. The stress of that could lead one to an early grave, trust me.
If it's for rental purposes or a long term investment, one you hope to resale years later, then you want to ensure your property is located in a developed area with side attractions or soon to be. There is a family friend who bought a house somewhere in Ikorodu with low rent rates. But even with these low prices, people are reluctant to move in. however, a major bridge is being built and hopefully, that will open up that area to major roads and other developments for the better. If things don't change, then that place would be very bad for investments.
Commercial value is a major factor to look out for when buying a parcel of land for investment purposes, rental or for a resale. Location! Location! Location1 is extremely important when investing in Lagos real estate market. Certain areas attract more business and at higher prices than others.
After you determine the purpose for the land you intend buying, the next thing to do is to consider your budget. How much are you willing to invest with? How much can you afford? Everyone wants to buy lands in beautiful environments and easy accessibility to major roads; however we often forget that lands in such areas cost a ton of money.
That doesn't mean you should buy lands in areas that are likely to remain underdeveloped for years to come. The experience I had when I visited my Aunt's house in Lagos to console the family after her demise is one I cannot forget in a hurry. The house was really far from the major road, I had to take a keke ride, a long a long taxi ride and one bike ride before I was finally able to get to the place. The area turned out to be a very primitive one. I mean, what's the point of having a house in a location that would discourage people from visiting you?
If you're on a low budget, then look into properties with installment payment options. It is far better to buy a land you would enjoy building on and has got promising commercial value on installment basis than to buy a land that wouldn't yield any substantial return on investments.
Many people underestimate how much it will cost to legally purchase a land in Lagos and often get frustrated or even worse get into trouble. A complete legal transaction for a land will include signing some documents, documents that cost money.
There are many fees involved when buying a land from an Omonile compared to buying a land from a real estate company. Regardless, you have to make room in your budget for these extra costs. When buying from a real estate company, you may only need to pay for deed of assignment and survey plan. A precautionary step to take is to confirm about all extra charges before you proceed with the purchase. Forgetting to budget for extra costs could cause you some significant delay in completion of the transaction process.
Contrary to popular opinion, real estate agents can be very helpful in assisting find the right property at the right price. They would also answer the many questions you may have. They are the middleman in the transaction process. If you ever have an issue with the owner of the property, you can easily call on your agent who's got your interest at heart to help you resolve the issue and ensure you get what you desire.
That's a large part of what we do for you, so feel free to look through our property listings on the site. You can contact us via any of the contact options and we'll be glad to answer any questions you may and also help you find the exact property you're looking for.
A land surveyor has the tools to know the coordinates, the direction the land is located and he can even ask his colleagues at the general Alasa Ikeja office to give you the condition of the land. This would enable you know the land is under Government's acquisition or not.
Or if the land already has a survey document, you can go to Alausa yourself to check the status of the land.
You can make do with the services of a surveyor however you cannot make do of the services of a lawyer. You need a lawyer more then you need a surveyor. It is not advised to complete a property transaction without having a lawyer peruse through the legal papers to confirm their authenticity.
The job of a property lawyer includes checking the authenticity of the paperwork of the property and defending your interests especially when buying property from the Omoniles in Lagos. Never proceed without a lawyer. Omoniles are scared of real estate lawyers. However, whether you are buying from a real estate company or from Omoniles, do not go ahead without a lawyer, doing so would be penny wise foolish and could put your entire investment in Jeopardy.
Nature of soil: ensure the land is not swampy. Buying a swampy land would cost you triple the amount you bought it to fill it up.
Commercial value: ensure the land has commercial value. Buy lands in developed areas and if you must buy in an underdeveloped area ensure the area has landmarks or attractions that guarantee development in the nearest future. Ibeju Lekki is an example of this, it already some on-going major projects such as the $17 billion Dangote oil refinery, new international airport, Lekki free trade zone and many other projects. These are all clear indicators that the Ibeju Lekki axis offers one of the best investment opportunities sat the moment.
Proximity to major roads: Ensure the land is not too close to major roads. This presents the risk of losing the property in the future peradventure the roads get expanded.
Also look out for high tension wires and ensure the land is not near them, it is strongly recommended that you live at least 60m from high tension wires.
Ensure the land is not too close to fuel and petroleum pipelines.
Make sure you make payments to the real estate company and not the agent or consultant when buying a land from real estate companies in Nigeria. None of our agents will ask you to make payments to their personal account not because they aren't trustworthy but simply because it is not professional and can complicate a simple process. Always ask for the account number of the real estate company, put a call through to them to confirm that the account number is theirs and then proceed to make payment.
When buying from an Omonile ensure the person you're about paying is the legitimate owner of the property to avoid stories that touch the heart. Never buy from an Omonile without an Omonile/property lawyer by your side. They would know the right questions to ask, they can investigate and probe further to know the real owner of the land and the authenticity of the papers being hanged to you.
One benefit of buying a land from a real estate company is that you don't have to go out of your way to secure it. The lands come secured. Allocation is the only problem you may have with it. To avoid misunderstandings, ensure it is clear to you when the land will be allocated to you after completion of payments.
When buying from Omoniles, aside from the fear that it may be a stolen property, there is also the fear of losing your property is you fail to secure it from trespassers. This has happened so many times.
So when doing a transaction with an Omonile, you have to quickly do two things once payment is made, papers signed and property allocated to you.
Get some bricklayers to build a fence around your land. Never ever buy a land from an Omonile and leave it open for everyone to see that it's an empty land. Even if you don't have the money to erect your building yet or wish to resale later, put up a fence around it. This is an extra cost you must add to your budget.
Begin processing the title for the land with the land registry of Lagos State government. This process officially transfers the title from the previous owner to you. If you fail to do this, it could cause you problem in th future. You may risk losing the land to someone else the seller's children, extended family members or even Omoniles.
Guide on how to buy land(s) in Lagos Nigeria without fear of getting scammed or even losing your money now / property in the future.


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Naming the Next Version of TLS
Should we name the next version of TLS 1.3, TLS 4, or something else?
Work on the next version of TLS is wrapping up and it's expected to be finalized in early 2017. What's left is mainly small decisions about fine-tuning the protocol's design. But one major thing that has not been decided on is the name.
Since the first draft was published, it was assumed that this next version of TLS would be named TLS 1.3. The current version is TLS 1.2, and all the TLS versions have followed .1 increments since TLS 1.0 was released in 1999.
So this should be easy, right? Just name it TLS 1.3 and be done with it.
But there is disagreement within the community, which predates the release of TLS 1.0.
As you may know, the protocol was originally named Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, by Netscape, who originally invented it. The name was changed to TLS when the Internet Engineer Task Force (IETF) took over development, mainly to satisfy egos.
The full version history goes like this: SSL 2.0, SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, TLS 1.2.
The jump from SSL 3.0 to TLS 1.0 has always been cited as a source of confusion. For most system administrators and webmasters, keeping up with the release histories of every protocol isn't on the top of their to-do list. So they assume that SSL 3.0 is newer because it has the highest version number, and enable that version (in the worst case scenario, they enable it instead of TLS 1.2).
This confusion is made worse by the fact that "SSL" still has more name recognition and is more widely used even though it is no longer the protocol's official name. This is partially our own industry's fault, as many major players have kept the SSL name, such as OpenSSL (the most widely used SSL/TLS library) and even our own website.
So now that the next version of TLS is almost out, some in the community want a chance to fix the confusion. Two popular alternate names to TLS 1.3 have been proposed: "TLS 4" and "TLS 2017." Both names hope to address the version number conflict and give the newest version the biggest number.
The surprising part is that there are pretty convincing arguments for all three.
Sticking with TLS 1.3 'rocks the boat' the least, and has lots of support for that very reason. While it's likely that TLS 1.3 will continue the same version confusion, more sensible security settings make this less of an issue than it was a decade ago. For instance, because all the major web browsers are fairly proactive in disabling insecure options (like SSL 3.0) the server's configuration is no longer as important. New versions of server software are unlikely to even have SSL 3.0 compatibility, so this versioning issue will sort itself out once SSL 3.0 is no longer around.
Changing the name to TLS 4 would make it clear that this is the latest version, but throws out any numerical hierarchy since "4" would be the best, "3" is bad, and "1.3" is good. TLS 2017 makes it expressly clear when the version was released, and there is some precedent for this naming convention.
No matter what the final name is, TLS X, as we will call it, for now, will bring great improvements to the protocol. A lot of the built up cruft – like the truly insane number of encryption ciphers currently available – will be removed, greatly simplifying configuration and lessening the risk of an insecure configuration. Zero round-trip connections (abbreviated as 0RTT) will enable lightning-quick handshakes.
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The future looks bright for Haslingden St Mary's
Next year is a significant one for all at Haslingden St Marys as the club prepares to mark its 125th anniversary.
The feat is one that the club and committee are rightly proud of with events already being drawn up for the celebration.
The committee is alsop working hard to improve the facilities.
All in all, there is the feeling that something is building, following the three-year transition from the old West Lancashire Premier League team.
A lot of work has been going on behind the scenes to rebuild the playing squad and bring through the younger players.
That is credit to the work undertaken by Anthony Halstead and Kev Bradshaw, and coupled with Dave Richmond's coaching, the future is looking bright for the club.
On the field, the Saints sent their supporters home happy last weekend with a 4-2 victory over BAE¿Springfield, their first defeat of the season.
The game started with the vistors showing good possession, which meant Haslingden had to rely on their defensive discipline to keep them at bay.
Gradually, Haslingden's passing game took over and a dominant spell was rewarded when good work by Howarth and Dean resulted in Danny Wade slotting in at the far post.
Haslingden continued to push forward and was no surprise when they went 2-0 up.
Skipper Edward Delaney drilled home a free kick inside the box after the keeper was adjudged to have handled a back pass.
As expected the visitors went in search for a foothold in the game and pushed Haslingden back.
The defence stood firm though and it took a wind-assisted cross after 55 minutes for them to claw their way back into the game.
With Haslingden now on the back foot, a couple of key substitutions were made by Anthony Halstead and they proved to give more strength to a midfield that was outnumbered by the visitors' 3-5-2 formation.
With the visitors now on the back foot and Haslingden's superior fitness apparent, the Saints' third strike came courtesy of a fine effort from their man-of-the-match Joe Haworth.
With the game now heading towards a fine victory for Haslingden, there was a late twist when the referee gave a harsh free kick inside the area against keeper Danny Bell.
The resulting set piece made it 3-2, but Haslingden kept their cool, playing possession football to keep their visitors at bay.
They were rewarded when debutant Jack Sudworth broke from the halfway line to convincingly beat the keeper and seal the three points.
Joint manager Gary Rishton said afterwards: "There were times in the first half where they couldn't get near us.
"We kept our shape and discipline which earned us the right to play and that we did by moving the ball around the pitch very quickly.
"I thought Eddie Smart was unplayable at times and there were some good disciplined performances throughout.
"To say we had four players out then we are very pleased with the result.
"The young lads promoted from the reserves are doing well so it's a pat on the back for Kevan Bradshaw and Anthony Taylor in getting them ready for the first team.
"The nice problem that we now have is genuine competition for places which should take our performances to another level and enable us to go on a winning run."
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The San Diego PoetrySLAM is slowly becoming one of the nation's premiere poetry slam venues. It provides a space for poets of all skill levels to fellowship and support each other in a competitive atmosphere while facilitating a transformational experience for the audience.
Frequently Asked Questions/ Rules
How often does the slam happen?
The San Diego PoetrySLAM happens on the 2nd Monday of every month
Is a slam the same as an open mic?
Not exactly, a slam is a competition with judges
What is a Qualifier?
Qualifiers are 2 round slam competitions and the top competitors will qualify for the Grand Slam Finals.
How many Qualifiers are there?
There will be 5 qualifiers. The top 3 from September, November, December, January and the top 2 February will qualify for finals in March. Finals will have 14 poets
How do I sign up for the slam?
2 slots will be reserved for current slam team members.
1 slot reserved for slam alumni.
The next 7 slots will be 1st come 1st serve and we will have a lottery for the last 4 slots.
(If there are no slam team members competing, the slot (s) can be given to slam alumni, or they will be added to 1st come 1st serve)
The sign up deadline is 7:40 pm
You can sign up at the venue. The line for poets is on the Southside of the entrance (if you're facing the door, it's on the right side)
How many poems should I have?
All competitors should have at least 3 poems
Do my poems have to be memorized?
No, poems do not have be memorized
Yes, poems have to be under 3 minutes and 10 seconds
Can I wear a costume or use a prop?
No, costumes and props are not allowed and will lead to disqualification
Can I compete in every Qualifier?
Participants cannot compete in back to back qualifiers.
For example, if a poet competes in the September qualifier, they cannot compete in October, but they can participate in November. We will only make an acceptation if the list is short. In this case, we will have a lottery for the remaining slot (s)
Is there a repeat rule?
If you earn a spot in the Grand Slam Finals, the poems that were used to qualify are retired and you cannot use them in the finals
How do I make the team?
The top competitors of the season will qualify for the finals and the top 5 from the finals will be the slam team
When does the season start?
The season began in September
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Farming is a solution to fight poverty and hunger
By KevinGary (self media writer) | 1 year ago
"Poverty and hunger can be combated through farming. It is true that millions of South Africans still sleep with an empty stomach and some have nothing to eat at all," said a local farmer Mr Emmanuel Mudau.
Mudau, who hails from Tshiozwi outside Louis Trichardt, said that most of the people have forgotten their roots and where they come from. "In the olden days when we where growing up in the villages, most households owned small livestock which included chickens, goats and cattle and those were one of the means to put food on the table and also to send children school. Most of the people are university graduates today through the small livestock that their parents kept at their backyard. I want to share with you that the old farming practices can still be relevant even today," Mudau said.
According to him, farming is very effective in fighting poverty and hunger. "I was born in a poor family. The living conditions were difficult and sometimes I could go to bed with an empty stomach. I tried all means including helping the neighbours just to get a loaf of bread," he said.
Prior to following his passion, he once worked as a sales consultant at Joshua Door furniture store. "I quit the job and then venture into farming not knowing that farming is life. I bought 3 goats from a certain old man in my village which prompted my interest in farming. Today as I speak, I have 250 bosvelder sheep and 120 indigenous goats. I am able to put food in the table for my family through farming," he said.
In 2013 he scooped the young aspirant farmer award under the backyard category organized by the Limpopo Department of Agriculture. "I scooped the young aspirant farmer of the year award in 2017 and 2018 respectively. I also scooped an award under informal market in Vhembe District Agriculture," he said.
He now owns more than 20 hectares of land and also offer experiential learning for young graduates in agriculture. He is the chairperson of Limpopo Indigenous Veld Goat Club. "I have now acquired so much experience in farming and I have a slot on Phalaphala FM's Zwavhulimi programme where I share information and best farming practices with up-and-coming farmers every Monday at 05h00. All these I achieved through faith and prayers," he said.
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Alex Gil (born December 24, 1977) is a New York-based architect, and Principal of SPACECUTTER, which he founded in 2009. Among his notable works are the award-winning Cut Triplex house and the Carved Duplex penthouse and roof addition.

Education and early career
Gil holds a Master of Architecture degree from Harvard University's Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor of Architecture from the Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture at The Cooper Union. Gil was presented the Alpha Rho Chi medal for leadership, service and merit upon graduation in 2001.

Work
Gil is principal of SPACECUTTER, which he founded in 2009. Gil is a registered architect in New York and Illinois.

Notable projects
In 2011, SPACECUTTER completed the Carved Duplex, a renovation of a Brooklyn townhouse, which added a roof addition with a deck, clad in Cor-Ten steel panels. The residence was included in the 2015 Dwell Home Tours.

In 2016, SPACECUTTER completed the 5,300-square foot Cut Triplex townhouse in Chicago. The house was designed to balance privacy and openness on a narrow alley-facing lot. The project has won a 2018 Iconic Award for Innovative Architecture by the German Design Council. It also received a Residential Award of Citation from the AIA New York State in 2018.

Furniture and design objects
Gil and SPACECUTTER have designed a number of furniture pieces and custom design objects. The Wedge Desk was a finalist at the LIVE WORK Design Contest, organized by Design Within Reach and Dwell Magazine in 2012.

In 2012, he designed Monolith Table, an 11-foot long red cedar dining table, which Gil describes as inspired by 2001: A Space Odyssey.  The table was selected for BOFFO Show House's Experiment in Living in 2012 and was presented in New York's International Contemporary Furniture Fair in 2013.

Select exhibitions
 2016-2017 — 5x5: Participatory Provocations (Diplomat's Tower)
 2013 — International Contemporary Furniture Fair (Monolith Table)
 2012 — BOFFO Show House: Experiment in Living (Monolith Table and Corner Table)
 2012 — LIVE WORK Design Contest, Design Within Reach and Dwell Magazine (Wedge Desk).

References

External links

Cooper Union alumni
Harvard Graduate School of Design alumni
American architects
1977 births
Living people

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    s = s + s; // Concatenate s with itself.
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Usually, when analyzing the time complexity of a piece of code, we would determine how much work the inner loop does, then multiply it by the number of times the outer loop runs.  However, in this case, the amount of work done by the inner loop varies from iteration to iteration, since the string being built up gets longer and longer.
How would you analyze this code to get the big-O time complexity?

A: The time complexity of this function is Θ(2n).  To see why this is, let's look at what the function does, then see how to analyze it.
For starters, let's trace through the loop for n = 3.  Before iteration 0, the string s is the string "a".  Iteration 0 doubles the length of s to make s = "aa".  Iteration 1 doubles the length of s to make s = "aaaa".  Iteration 2 then doubles the length of s to make s = "aaaaaaaa".
If you'll notice, after k iterations of the loop, the length of the string s is 2k.  This means that each iteration of the loop will take longer and longer to complete, because it will take more and more work to concatenate the string s with itself.  Specifically, the kth iteration of the loop will take time Θ(2k) to complete, because the loop iteration constructs a string of size 2k+1.
One way that we could analyze this function would be to multiply the worst-case time complexity of the inner loop by the number of loop iterations.  Since each loop iteration takes time O(2n) to finish and there are n loop iterations, we would get that this code takes time O(n · 2n) to finish.
However, it turns out that this analysis is not very good, and in fact will overestimate the time complexity of this code.  It is indeed true that this code runs in time O(n · 2n), but remember that big-O notation gives an upper bound on the runtime of a piece of code.  This means that the growth rate of this code's runtime is no greater than the growth rate of n · 2n, but it doesn't mean that this is a precise bound.  In fact, if we look at the code more precisely, we can get a better bound.
Let's begin by trying to do some better accounting for the work done.  The work in this loop can be split apart into two smaller pieces:

*

*The work done in the header of the loop, which increments i and tests whether the loop is done.

*The work done in the body of the loop, which concatenates the string with itself.

Here, when accounting for the work in these two spots, we will account for the total amount of work done across all iterations, not just in one iteration.
Let's look at the first of these - the work done by the loop header.  This will run exactly n times.  Each time, this part of the code will do only O(1) work incrementing i, testing it against n, and deciding whether to continue with the loop.  Therefore, the total work done here is Θ(n).
Now let's look at the loop body.  As we saw before, iteration k creates a string of length 2k+1 on iteration k, which takes time roughly 2k+1.  If we sum this up across all iterations, we get that the work done is (roughly speaking)

21 + 22 + 23 + ... + 2n+1.

So what is this sum?  Previously, we got a bound of O(n · 2n) by noting that

21 + 22 + 23 + ... + 2n+1.
< 2n+1 + 2n+1 + 2n+1 + ... + 2n+1
= n · 2n+1 = 2(n · 2n) = Θ(n · 2n)

However, this is a very weak upper bound.  If we're more observant, we can recognize the original sum as the sum of a geometric series, where a = 2 and r = 2.  Given this, the sum of these terms can be worked out to be exactly

2n+2 - 2 = 4(2n) - 2 = Θ(2n)

In other words, the total work done by the body of the loop, across all iterations, is Θ(2n).
The total work done by the loop is given by the work done in the loop maintenance plus the work done in the body of the loop.  This works out to Θ(2n) + Θ(n) = Θ(2n).  Therefore, the total work done by the loop is Θ(2n).  This grows very quickly, but nowhere near as rapidly as O(n · 2n), which is what our original analysis gave us.
In short, when analyzing a loop, you can always get a conservative upper bound by multiplying the number of iterations of the loop by the maximum work done on any one iteration of that loop.  However, doing a more precisely analysis can often give you a much better bound.
Hope this helps!

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Take-Two Interactive Software Acquires Mobile Game Developer Social Point
Consideration of $250 million in cash and stock, plus earn-out of up to $25.9 million
Further diversifies Take-Two's business and significantly enhances Company's position in free-to-play mobile games market
February 01, 2017 06:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) today announced that it has acquired privately-held Social Point S.L. for $250 million, comprised of $175 million in cash and 1,480,168 unregistered shares of Take-Two common stock (calculated by dividing $75 million by the average closing price per share on the Nasdaq Global Select Market during the thirty trading day period ending on January 26, 2017), plus potential earn-out consideration of up to an aggregate of $25.9 million in cash and shares of Take-Two common stock. The cash portion was funded from Take-Two's cash on hand.
Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Social Point is a highly-successful free-to-play mobile game developer that focuses on delivering high-quality, deeply-engaging entertainment experiences. Social Point is led by an experienced senior management team, including Horacio Martos and Andrés Bou, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Founders, and Marc Canaleta, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, and has over 270 employees. Social Point currently has multiple profitable titles in the market. The company's two most successful games, Dragon City and Monster Legends, have been downloaded more than 180 million times to date on iOS and Android platforms and consistently have charted in the top-100 grossing mobile games in the United States since 2014.(1) In addition, Social Point has a robust development pipeline with a number of exciting games planned for launch over the next two years. Social Point's games currently are available in North America, Latin America and EMEA, and approximately 50% of its revenue is derived from the United States. In 2016, over 90% of its revenue was generated from mobile platforms.
"With the acquisition of Social Point, Take-Two has further diversified its business, expanded its portfolio of owned intellectual property, and significantly enhanced its position in the fast-growing free-to-play mobile gaming space," said Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two. "The experienced team at Social Point shares our commitment to delighting consumers with high-quality entertainment, and we believe that Social Point's deeply-engaging mobile offerings will be a perfect complement to our business. Social Point is one of the few mobile game developers that has a proven track record of growing revenues and delivering multiple hits, and we expect this growth to continue given the company's exciting development pipeline. We are fortunate to have acquired Social Point in a transaction that is expected to be immediately accretive to net cash provided by operating activities, and to be accretive to net income per share, excluding transaction costs and amortization of intangible assets, in fiscal 2018."
"Take-Two is one of the interactive entertainment industry's premier publishers, whose labels are renowned throughout the world for their ability to create some of the most successful and beloved entertainment experiences on consoles and PC," added Horacio Martos and Andrés Bou, Co-Chief Executive Officers and Founders of Social Point. "We are thrilled to have Social Point become part of an organization that shares our commitment to quality and innovation, and we look forward to being part of Take-Two's continued success for many years to come."
Strategic Rationale
Acquisition further diversifies Take-Two's business and should meaningfully enhance the Company's revenues from recurrent consumer spending. The acquisition of Social Point expands Take-Two's portfolio of owned intellectual property and significantly enhances the Company's position in the free-to-play mobile games market, which is the world's highest-grossing video game segment with gross revenues estimated to be in excess of $40 billion in 2016, and significant growth across all regions.(2) Take-Two expects Social Point's high-quality, deeply-engaging free-to-play mobile offerings to provide consistent revenue from recurrent consumer spending throughout the year, and to meaningfully enhance and further diversify Take-Two's already strong revenue from recurrent consumer spending.
Acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to net revenue and net cash provided by operating activities, and to be accretive to net income per share, excluding transaction costs and amortization of intangible assets, in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018. Social Point has been consistently profitable since 2013 and has grown net revenue at a 29% CAGR from 2013 through 2016. For the trailing 12-months ended December 31, 2016, Social Point generated net revenue of $90.8 million and EBITDA of $19.9 million. Take-Two expects that Social Point's business will continue to grow in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018.
Social Point's business, which is focused on high-quality, deeply-engaging mobile games, should be a perfect complement to Take-Two's core games business. Social Point produces high-quality entertainment that can attract and retain a loyal, highly-engaged player base and deliver sustainable results. Social Point focuses on "mid-core" games that feature greater gameplay depth than casual games, and the company's titles typically monetize and retain players at higher rates than its competitors in this segment.
Social Point has multiple hit titles that continue to deliver stable results. Since 2014, Dragon City and Monster Legends have consistently been included in the App Store's top-100 grossing mobile games in the United States,(1) and have continued to deliver stable revenues and profits from a steady level of monthly average users.
Social Point has strong growth prospects. Social Point has a robust development pipeline with a number exciting games planned for launch over the next two years. In addition, Social Point has growth opportunities through geographic expansion, as its current games have not yet been released in Asia.
Social Point has a proven senior management team with significant experience and a track record of producing multiple hits in the free-to-play mobile games market. Social Point is one of only six publishers that have had at least two games simultaneously in the App Store's annual top-100 grossing mobile games chart every year since 2014.(1)
Social Point brings a cutting-edge, proprietary data analytics platform and experienced data analytics team.
(1) Source: AppAnnie data as of January 21, 2017. Top-100 Grossing games in the U.S. App Store calculated at the end of 2014, 2015, and 2016. Excludes the casino genre.
(2) According to estimates from the International Development Group.
Acquisition Terms
Take-Two acquired all of the outstanding share capital of Social Point for $250 million, comprised of $175 million in cash and 1,480,168 unregistered shares of its common stock (calculated by dividing $75 million by the average closing price per share on the Nasdaq Global Select Market during the thirty trading day period ending on January 26, 2017). Take-Two entered into a registration rights agreement pursuant to which it agreed to register the shares issued for resale.
The cash portion was funded from Take-Two's cash on hand.
The founders of Social Point will remain with the company following the closing and are eligible to receive earn-out consideration of up to an aggregate of $25.9 million in cash and shares of Take-Two common stock, contingent on Social Point's business achieving certain EBITDA targets over the 12 and 24 month periods following the closing.
Take-Two plans to report financial results for the third quarter of its fiscal year 2017, ended December 31, 2016, after the market close on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. The Company plans to hold a conference call to discuss both its results and the Social Point acquisition at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on February 7, 2017, which can be accessed by dialing (877) 407-0984 or (201) 689-8577. A live, listen-only webcast and a replay of the call will be available at http://ir.take2games.com/.
The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws and may be identified by words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "projects," "seeks," "should," "will," or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for the Company's future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties including: our dependence on key management and product development personnel, our dependence on our Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop other hit titles, our ability to successfully integrate Social Point's operations and employees, the timely release and significant market acceptance of our games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games, and risks associated with international operations. Other important factors and information are contained in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the risks summarized in the section entitled "Risk Factors," the Company's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the Company's other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be accessed at www.take2games.com. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Album Reviews / Tunes under the moon
Double Take: Jurat 'Sans Famille' album review
by ruby · December 22, 2011
Well, BD was away in Australia last week, and I thought it wouldn't be fair on Jurat to do this one by myself, so I've invited a good friend and long-time member of the Beijing music scene Jean-Sébastien Héry (aka Zhang Si'an) to step into Badr's shoes and take on the 'He says' side of this one. Here's what we think of 'Sans Famille'!
Jean-Seb on Sans Famille:
I have known Jurat for a long time. I first met him about five years ago somewhere in Beijing, in Jiangjinjiu bar I think. It is Ubul, a Uyghur percussion player I used to play with who introduced me to him. He was singing covers of Sting and The Police, as well as many other things such as folk songs from Xinjiang (China's North-East region).
Jurat is a Uyghur musician who came to Beijing a few years ago with an idea of making music in his own way. He is from the North-East part of that region, and when I was asked by Ruby to do the review of his CD while Badr is out having fun in Australia, I said why not.
First of all 'Sans Famille' (Without a family) has a French title, which is an interesting point. The title comes from a French novel, written by Hector Malot around 1878 (Wikipedia says so…). That story is very famous in France. The novel was turned into movies several times, and there are even several Japanese adaptations in animated manga style. FYI I used to watch the Japanese cartoon version on TV when I was a kid in France. The story is about a kid who looks for his mother.
The first impression I got from the CD is that the sound is pretty good, and so are the musicians on it. All the songs are pretty well recorded, except maybe for the voice on the first song, which felt a bit too raw to my ears. I only listened to the mp3 versions of the songs, and didn't have the CD in my hands, so I can say I'm not judging the music by it's cover
All the words in this album are in Uyghur, except for the last song, 'Sans Famille', which is in French. I didn't understand the words at first glance but as a French man I appreciate the effort, especially knowing the fact that Jurat doesn't speak any French. I can say that the song is not really the best of the album…
I got the a translation of the words from Uyghur to Chinese, which allowed me to understand the meaning of the music and the idea behind the words. The words of the songs in the album are mainly short poems, poems about loosing yourself, your soul, not knowing where you are going and why you live in one or another way. My interpretation is that it is also about being a lonely artist in a big city, with no family to rely on. It's also about dreaming, and finally about death. There's one song called 'Mother', which is about regrets.
I think the words in the last song, give an idea about what the words are about in this album (I think it actually comes from the original novel).
L'histoire d'un enfant,
Esseulé et sans parents.
Quand on est marmot,
Le cœur en lambeaux, en mille morceaux, rien n'est beau.
Un musicien des chemins,
Décide de lui tendre la main,
De l'emmener avec lui.
Seul le récit nous dira,
Une fois les épreuves passées,
Et épaulé par Mattia,
Si la mère espérée sera retrouvée
The story of a child,
Alone, without his parents.
When you are a child,
Your heart breaks into thousand pieces, nothing looks good.
A musician on the roads,
Decides to reach out, to take the child with him.
Only the story will later tell,
Once all trouble is gone,
And helped by Mattia,
If the mother willl be found
The influences of Jurat for that album clearly come from 70's and 80's rock music but it also feels like you are going through time listening to the history of rock music. In that album, there is metal, Italian rock, grunge, progressive rock, hard rock, ska and more. I hear Sting, Muse, Metallica, 80's Genesis, Nirvana, Pink Floyd, Eros Ramazotti, with also a Uyghur folk influence.
There's a nice lady's voice on the song called 'Qux', it sounds like Japanese, which made me think of the Miyazaki movie 'Spirited away'. That's the best song on the album for me.
The arrangements are sometimes very interesting but the sound is a bit too 80's for me. On the other hand, if you like the 80's, that album is for you.
Overall I think Jurat is better live than on this CD. I also got the opportunity to listen to experimental demos of Jurat that I felt were more inspired and sounded better and less commercial than this CD. I hope he will publish that work one day, because it would show you the guy is a real artist.
In any way, this album makes you discover one of Jurat's way of making music. If you want to know more about Uyghurs and Xinjiang music, check IZ, Ashkar, and Xinjiang folk music forms such as Muqam (an art form classified by UNESCO).
Ruby on Sans Famille:
China always surprizes me with the sheer number of different styles and genres of music you can hear here every week. I think nothing of seeing Yunnan 'country metal', Ningxia folk, Beijing post-rock, traditional guzheng combined with American banjo and Mongolian rock all in the same week – in fact that's exactly the shows I'm seeing this week! But when I saw on douban a few months ago a show advertised as Uyghur psychadelic rock, it grabbed my attention and I had to check it out.
What I got to see was a Uyghur guy wearing a Pink Floyd T-shirt, playing guitar with such passion and singing in a language so far removed from Chinese, it's hard to believe it's still part of the same country. I've caught Jurat's shows a couple of times since then and it still doesn't cease to amaze me.
Jurat went home over October holiday and recorded this album in Xinjiang. He'd recently lost his American bass player to the dreaded 'it's time to go home' that has torn apart many a good band in this city. The album was recorded with musicians he is friends with, and yes, they are all very talented musicians, but you can hear on the album that it's not his band, it's just not as tight as the live shows I've seen them play.
The album pulls together songs Jurat has written from 1996 to this year, since before he moved from Xinjiang to Beijing to focus on his music. The title 'Sans Famille" (Without family) reflects the vibe of the album, while I don't understand the lyrics, it feels to me to be about the trials and hardship many musicians in the city face. They move away from home and leave their families behind to make it in the big city. Rustic tell a similar story in their album 'City of Heartbreak and Horror' It's not easy to make a living from music in this city, especially without the support of your family to help you survive.
Jurat's familiar psychadelic rock forms the basis for the album from the way he plays guitar, but the songs are all different and unique in their own ways. My two favourites on the album are the middle two, 'Mihman' (Just guests) with it's heavier metal feel, deep gutteral vocals from his good friend Mamer; and 'Qux' (Dream) with spoken uyghur lyrics by Ismangul, which really does feel like someone talking to you in a dream. I also love both the vocals and guitar in 'Hiyal' (Fancy).
When I listen to the album, I'm left wanting more, maybe that's because I've seen the live shows. But I also think it's good thing, so often I hear an album, then am disappointed when I see the band live, because the album has been too over-produced and cleaned up it doesn't reflect the real sound of the band. This album gives you a good taste of what to expect from Jurat's show, but leaves it open for him to wow you even more in person.
So there it is, our impressions of what is a truly unique sounding album. The album launch was last Saturday at Temple bar, but you can definitely catch Jurat playing around the city over the winter!
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YouTube has a wide range of content, including children's entertainment. Some of it is benign, some of it isn't. But it shouldn't be your child's babysitter (via The Atlantic).
A couple weeks ago I babysat my friend's kids. They were watching YouTube kids' videos, and in my opinion they were pure trash. It was only one channel but it was the dumbest sh*t I've ever seen. I won't mention the name, but it involved adults making weird—sometimes creepy—scenarios using Minecraft and talking in a baby voice.
I know it's common for adults to "not get" or look down on kid stuff. But I'll go on the record and say that no-talent, low-effort Minecraft animations aren't quality entertainment. Don't get me wrong though, there is wonderful Minecraft content out there.
I think there's this belief that children's entertainment is easy. But it's not. Talking in a baby voice with loud noises and flashing lights is the tabloid version of videos. Quality kid content should involve careful consideration of child psychology, because kids are impressionable and you want your kid to learn healthy things.
ChuChu learns many lessons from parents, who provide the company with constant feedback. It heard from parents who questioned the diversity of its characters, who were all light-skinned; it now has two light-skinned and two dark-skinned main characters. It heard from parents who wondered about the toy guns in one video; it removed them.


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The deadline to register to vote in the May constitutional amendment election in Texas is April 7
By Victoria Antram
Texans are heading to the polls on May 7 to decide two constitutional amendments. The deadline to register to vote in the election is April 7.
The Texas State Legislature referred two measures to statewide ballots during the second and third special legislative sessions of 2021. The ballot measures were the first referred to an even-numbered year ballot since 2014.
Proposition 1 would amend the state constitution to authorize the state legislature to reduce the property tax limit for school maintenance and operations taxes imposed on the homesteads of elderly or disabled residents to reflect any tax rate reduction enacted by law from the preceding tax year. In 2019, the Texas State Legislature passed House Bill 3, which provided school maintenance and operations tax rate changes. However, the rate reduction did not apply to the homesteads of elderly or disabled residents. The implementing legislation, Senate Bill 12, which would extend the 2019 reduction, was also passed during the second special legislative session in 2021. Proposition 1 and SB 12 were modeled after a 2007 constitutional amendment and 2006 property tax reduction.
Proposition 2 would increase the homestead exemption for school district property taxes from $25,000 to $40,000. The increased exemption would take effect on January 1, 2022, and applies only to a tax year beginning on or after that date. The Legislative Budget Board estimated that the increase would cost $355 million in fiscal year 2023. Voters last increased the exemption in 2015 with the passage of Proposition 1, which increased it from $15,000 to $25,000.
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R), the sponsor of the amendments, said, "Property tax relief has been one of my top priorities since I was elected to the Texas Senate in 2014. These bills will provide over $600 million in relief per biennium to homeowners for first year homestead exemptions and those over 65 or disabled freeze value."
To put a legislatively referred constitutional amendment before voters, a two-thirds vote is required in both the Texas State Senate and the Texas House of Representatives. Both amendments exceeded the supermajority requirement by at least 10%.
During the 2021 second and third special legislative sessions, 72 constitutional amendments were filed in the Texas State Legislature for the 2022 ballot. Democrats filed 28 (38.9%) of the constitutional amendments, and Republicans filed 44 (61.1%) of the constitutional amendments.
Ballotpedia is also covering local ballot measures on May 7 for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. in Texas, which includes Austin, Fort Worth, and San Antonio.
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Q: Where can I view all the alt-codes? Where can I view all the alt codes for Windows 10? I know I can look in Charmap, but some of the symbols in Charmap are mixed in with characters that don't have an alt-code.

A: Alt codes method allow input ANY symbol by it's code.
But by default, you can only input the first 256 characters. Codes bigger than 256 get wrapped around (try Alt+0176 and then Alt+0432)
To enable the entry of all Unicode characters by code, create a string registry value in HKCU\Control Panel\Input Method\EnableHexNumpad with the value of 1. Then you'll be able to enter any character by:

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Home India Congress President should be elected by consensus: Capt Amarinder
Congress President should be elected by consensus: Capt Amarinder
The new Congress president should be appointed through consensus and not election as it helps to bind the party and Rahul Gandhi is certainly up to it, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said today.
He also said that it was up to Sonia Gandhi whether she will continue as party chief for another term and the party will be happy if she decides so.
Amarinder, however, favoured projection of regional leaders in Congress and making them the party's face in each state ahead of assembly elections.
"Elections are always bitter and consensus keeps the party together. There should be a consensus on the party president.
"You don't have any bad blood. It is all happening in a happy way," he told PTI in an interview.
The organisational election process within the Congress party is underway and the new party chief has to be elected by October 15.
On Sonia Gandhi, he said it will be entirely her call on whether to continue for another term till 2019.
"She has worked very hard. If she wants to stay, I think the party will be too happy. If she wants to go, I think Rahul is in a position to take over… . As party Vice President, I have been dealing with him for 2-3 years, I find that he is certainly up to it," he said.
He, however, said his impression is that she feels she has done enough.
She has not had time off for the last 20 years, which is a long time, ever since she took over as party chief in 1997, Amarinder said.
Asked whether he prefers someone other that a member of the Gandhi family to lead the party, he said traditionally the Congress has been headed by a member of the Nehru Gandhi family.
From Motilal Nehru to Jawaharlal Nehru and then Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, except for some leaders in between, he said.
"I am going to vote for Rahul. Who else do we have," he said.
Asked what is holding Rahul back from taking over, the Punjab leader said he is already going through the process.
"I think one must not write off Rahul. People are trying to write him off. They are trying to fob him off, calling him childish names. That is unnecessary. I think he is very perceptive and very decisive," he said.
On promoting regional talent within the party, Amarinder said every state has regional leaders unlike in the past and the Congress has to project them ahead of elections, as people these days vote for a face.
He said all states have regional parties and regional leaders and everyone knows if they win, who will be the chief minister. This was not the case earlier when it was Jan Sangh or Congress.
"So you should have to have a face. Congress must come down to this point. If Himachal is tomorrow, then who is the face. This is very important today," he said and cited his own case.
Singh was named the CM candidate by the party ahead of the Punjab assembly election, in a departure from tradition.
"You must project a leader in advance. Look at me, the whole campaign was focused on me. Projection is important," he said, adding that the Congress has no dearth of young leaders in every state and cited some names too.
"You cannot write off Congress like this. I am sure other states must be having leaders also," he said.
On the current state of affairs in the Congress, which has lost one election after another except Punjab, the state chief minister said he is not worried about the situation as the country moved in a cycle, which will soon reverse.
"Today there may be an upswing for BJP, but who knows two years hence," he said.
Amarinder said India has so many problems and people are hoping for somebody who does better and if one does not deliver, they choose the other the next time.
He also cited Arvind Kejriwala's example, whose party was rejected by voters in the civic polls in Delhi.
"You see Mr Kejriwal being pushed out. Because they feel he has not delivered. So delivery is important," he said.
Having spent around five decades in politics, the Punjab chief minister said he has seen ups and downs including the time when the Congress "won only one state and one seat in the whole of North India of Karan Singh".
"This was when Indira Gandhi lost, Sanjay Gandhi and I also lost. Then suddenly in two years we bounced back again.
I am not worried about this. This is a cycle that happens in this country," he said, recollecting times when Indira Gandhi was at the helm.
Amarinder, who also holds the post of Punjab Congress chief, has also asked Rahul Gandhi to relieve him from the party post saying he will not be able to do justice to the job.
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Pakistan's landmark Hindu marriage bill inches closer to enactment
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