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Q: Getting incompatible pointer type errors when using blocks with qsort in Clang I want to dynamic declare the function pointer and sort it
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>

int values[] = { 88, 56, 100, 2, 25 };

int main () {
   int n;

   printf("Before sorting the list is: \n");
   for( n = 0 ; n < 5; n++ ) {
      printf("%d ", values[n]);
   }

   int (^comp)() = ^int(const void *a, const void *b) {
      return ( *(int*)a - *(int*)b );
   };

   qsort(values, 5, sizeof(int), /*ERROR*/comp);

   printf("\nAfter sorting the list is: \n");
   for( n = 0 ; n < 5; n++ ) {
      printf("%d ", values[n]);
   }

   return(0);
}

But I am getting Error below:
error: passing 'int (^)()' to parameter of incompatible type 'int (* _Nonnull)(const void *, const void *)'
qsort(values, 5, sizeof(int), /ERROR/comp);
Note: passing argument to parameter '__compar' here
            int (* _Nonnull __compar)(const void *, const void *));

A: Well, a block isn't a function pointer, and you can't really even wrap a block into a function pointer, so you might as well give up with that. Instead use the function qsort_b which is meant to be used with a block.
int (^comp)() = ^int(const void *a, const void *b) {
      return ( (int)a - (int)b );
   };
qsort_b(values, 5, sizeof(int), comp);

But then, here you don't even need a closure, so you can use an ordinary function and a pointer to it:
int int_comp(const void *a, const void *b) {
    return ( *(int*)a - *(int*)b );
}

You can have several comparator functions to choose from, just assign the desired comparator to a function pointer variable:
int (* comp)(const void *a, const void *b);
...
comp = int_comp;

However if you need to have some state within the actual comparison routine, naturally this doesn't work well.

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Wills India Fashion Week came to an end last week after several days of anticipated shows in India's capital Delhi.
The star turnout was quite disappointing in comparison to Lakme Fashion Week with only a select few gracing the catwalk or watching the shows. Sharmila Tagore, Vidya Balan and Neetu Singh were some of the stars that turned up to support India's design talent.
Gul Panag wore this outfit to Day 1 of Wills India Fashion week. Silk Kaftan tops are extremely trendy at the moment and Gul Panag pulls this particular one of nicely.
Verdict – Gul Panag is HOT!
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"The School conducts Parent, Pupil and Staff Questionnaires as part of its self-evaluation process and receives valuable feedback on all areas of school provision. The results of these surveys (which are published on the school website) are analysed by by the Leadership Team and the Governing Body and are used to inform future development planning and to celebrate success through expressions of satisfaction and commendation.
The next set of questionnaires for pupils, parents and staff will be conducted in January 2019.


Ame will be closed on Sunday, April 21, 2019, in observance of the Easter holiday.
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Take Rte. 476 North (Blue Route) to the Villanova/St. David's exit #13. Make a left and head west on Route 30. Stay on Route 30 until you come into Wayne. Make a right onto Waynewood Avenue, (right before the Wayne Hotel); we are the first building on your right.
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Roy Ward Baker (Londres, 19 de desembre de 1916 − Londres, 5 d'octubre de 2010, va ser director de cinema, productor i guionista britànic.

La seva pel·lícula més coneguda és A Night to Remember que li va permetre guanyar el Globus d'Or a la millor pel·lícula estrangera el 1959. Des d'aleshores, la seva carrera va ser moguda, amb la realització de nombroses pel·lícules de terror, de telefilms i de sèries (El Sant, Barret i botes de cuir, Amistosament Vostre, etc.).

Els seus primers passos en el cinema, Baker els va passar, de 1934 a 1939, treballant per a Gainsborough Pictures, una societat de producció britànica basada a Islington, al nord de Londres, i qui era reputada per les seves produccions de prestigi. Allà, va començar per petites feines - preparava té per als membres de l'equip, per exemple - però el 1938, havia aconseguit pujar al rang d'ajudant de direcció amb Alfred Hitchcock a la pel·lícula Alarma a l'exprés .

Durant la Segona Guerra Mundial, va ser transferit el 1943 a la Unitat cinematogràfica de l'exèrcit (Army Kinematograph Unit), i els talents que havia començat a desenvolupar durant la seva carrera abans de la guerra van ser utilitzats per la realització de documentals i pel·lícules destinades a la formació de les tropes. Va comptar entre els seus superiors de l'època el novel·lista Eric Ambler. Aquest, un cop acabat el conflicte, el 1947, va donar a Baker la seva primera gran oportunitat confiant-li la direcció de The October Man. Igualment Ambler va signar l'adaptació del llibre de Walter Lord, A Night to Remember, per a la versió cinematogràfica de Baker, estrenada el 1958.

Al començament dels anys 1950, i durant tres anys, Baker va treballar a Hollywood on va dirigir Marilyn Monroe a Don't Bother to Knock (1952) i Robert Ryan a la pel·lícula realitzada en 3D Inferno (1953). Va tornar a la Gran Bretanya al final d'aquell decenni, i es va dirigir cap a la televisió.

Va realitzar episodis de The Avengers, The Saint, The Persuaders i The Champions - sèries d'aventures creades mirant de reüll en direcció al mercat americà. L'experiència d'una producció televisiva limitada en els seus pressuposts li va permetre engegar sense problemes una nova carrera en el cinema de terror a l'anglesa, sense grans mitjans però ple d'imaginació. Va dirigir llavors, entre altres  Quatermass and the Pit, 1967, The Vampire Lovers (1970) i Scars of Dracula, 1970) per a la Hammer Film Productions, i Asylum (1972) per a Amicus Productions. Va dirigir igualment Bette Davis a la comèdia negra The Anniversary (1968).

Al final dels anys 1970, va tornar a la televisió, i al llarg dels anys 1980 va continuar treballant en sèries com Minder. Es va retirar el 1992.

Filmografia

Director

 1947: The October Man
 1948: The Weaker Sex
 1949: Paper Orchid
 1950: Morning Departure
 1950: Highly Dangerous
 1951: The House in the Square
 1952: Don't Bother to Knock
 1952: Night Without Sleep
 1953: Inferno
 1955: Passage Home
 1956: Jacqueline
 1956: Tiger in the Smoke
 1957: The One That Got Away
 1958: A Night to Remember
 1961: Flame in the Streets
 1961: El dimoni, la carn i el perdó (The Singer Not the Song)
 1962: The Valiant
 1963: Two Left Feet
 1963: The Human Jungle (sèrie de TV)
 1966: The Baron (sèrie de TV)
 1967: Què va arribar llavors? (Quatermass and the Pit)
 1968: Journey to Midnight
 1968: The Anniversary
 1968: The Champions (sèrie de TV)
 1968: Journey to the Unknown (sèrie de TV)
 1968: The Fiction Makers
 1969: Departement S (sèrie de TV)

 1969: Randall and Hopkirk (Deseased) (sèrie de TV)
 1969: Moon Zero Two
 1969: The Spy Killer (TV)
 1970: Foreign Exchange (TV)
 1970: The Vampire Lovers
 1970: Les cicatrius de Dràcula (Scars of Dracula)
 1971: Jason King (sèrie de TV)
 1971: El Dr. Jekyll i la seva germana Hyde (Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde)
 1972: Spyder's Web (sèrie de TV)
 1972: Refugi macabre (Asylum) sobre un guió de Robert Bloch
 1972: The Protectors (sèrie de TV)
 1973: The Vault of Horror
 1973: And Now the Screaming Starts!
 1974: Mission: Monte Carlo
 1974: La llegenda dels set vampirs d'or (The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires)
 1979: Minder (sèrie de TV)
 1980: The Monster Club
 1980: Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (sèrie de TV)
 1981: The Flame Trees of Thika (fulletó TV)
 1982: Q.E.D. (sèrie de TV)
 1983: The Irish R.M. (sèrie de TV)
 1984: Sherlock Holmes i les màscares de la mort (The Masks of Death) (TV)
 1984: Fairly Secret Army (sèrie de TV)
 1988: Minder: An Officer and a Car Salesman (TV)
 1989: Saracen (sèrie de TV)
 1992: The Good Guys (sèrie de TV)

Productor
 1961: Flame in the Streets
 1961: The Singer Not the Song
 1963: Two Left Feet

Guionista
 1963: Two Left Feet

Referències

Enllaços externs

Directors de cinema londinencs
Militars britànics de la Segona Guerra Mundial
Alumnes de la City of London School
Morts a Londres
Productors de cinema londinencs
Guionistes londinencs
Militars londinencs

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Asteroids: Outpost has been announced by Atari.
The publisher describes the title as a re-imagining of the arcade classic shooter, which was first released in 1979.
Asteroids: Outpost is also billed as an open-world, sandbox-style, survival experience where players mine, build and defend their base and grow their fortune.
"Asteroids is one of the most iconic titles in Atari's portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, and we're looking forward to ushering the game into today's digital gaming era," said Atari CEO Fred Chesnais.
"We're paying homage to the original Asteroids by incorporating classic features such as asteroid blasting capabilities, while introducing a completely new premise and gameplay."
He added: "Asteroids: Outpost will appeal to both fans of the classic Asteroids as well as enthusiasts of immersive survival games and expansive MMOs."
Players will be tasked with facing the challenges of exploring a massive asteroid, collecting resources, scavenging for ore, crafting equipment, and expanding their territory as they build highly customised bases.
Asteroids: Outpost will be available later this year on PC, and it will hit Steam Early Access 'soon'.
A version of the original Asteroids where players can shoot desktop files and folders was released a few years ago.


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November 26, 2020 Health
Was there a misdiagnosis or, worse, neglect? Today there is a hospital in Val-d'Oise accused of being the source of a family group. Originally an 87-year-old woman hospitalized in Eaubonne for a drug overdose. After more than a month of observation and with the green light from the doctors, the institute let her go. But things will quickly go wrong, they report The Parisian.
The woman's health deteriorates very quickly the next day. It is increasingly difficult to breathe. Her 10 children and their families have the right to visit her to help or feed her. Faced with his anguish, they call SOS Médecins. The doctor ausculates the elderly woman, prescribes the treatment, but also a PCR test.
Just four days after she was released from the hospital, she died. A few hours later the test result fell: she died of the coronavirus. In the process, eight of her children also become infected and one of her grandchildren. In all, seven members of her family must be hospitalized, including two in intensive care in serious condition. They blame the hospital for not testing the mother before she returned home, and therefore for putting an entire family in danger.
Serious negligence according to them, which therefore intend to file a complaint. The hospital specifies that the tests they are not systematically practiced before going home, only in case of suspicious symptoms.
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RE 256: What Happens to Your Brain When You Stop Drinking Alcohol 0
Greg took his last drink on October 2, 2012. This is his story.
Update on the Alcohol is Sh!t book! The book is out! Pick up your paperback copy on Amazon here! You can get the Audible version here!
Registration is now open for the 2020' Recovery Elevator LIVE event, Dancing with the Mind. The event will take place June 11-13 in Denver, CO. You can find more information about our events here.
On today's episode Paul talks about what happens to the dome when you stop drinking alcohol. There is a long list of benefits of quitting alcohol, and the mental health aspects are just as important as the physical ones.
In the first year away from alcohol, and beyond, neurons in the brain that no longer fire together, no longer wire together. This means the neural connections that spark when we want to drink, or take a drink, begin to fade. In time new neural connections are created that don't involve alcohol.
[9:40] Paul introduces Greg.
Greg is 35 years old and from Orange County, CA. Greg is an actor and has a 4-year-old daughter. For fun Greg likes to go on adventures with his daughter and create music.
[12:25] Give us a background on your drinking.
Greg first started drinking alcohol as a social lubricant. Alcohol made it easier to talk to people and deal with things that he had tried to avoid. In the beginning Greg was more of a clown when he drank, but in his early to mid-twenties his drinking got out of hand. He was no longer drinking for fun anymore; he was relying on it to get through the day.
[19:07] Was there a time when you knew the gig was up but you didn't know where to go for help, or how to stop?
Greg said yes, that it was a really demoralizing moment involving alcohol and cocaine. He woke up, went outside in the rain, chain smoked about 10 cigarettes, and knew he needed to talk to somebody. He called his sister, and without giving it much thought, told her he needed help. His sister was there 20 minutes later, and with Greg's mom helped get him into a place.
[20:55] What happened after that?
Greg entered a treatment center and white knuckled it the first two weeks, and then eventually the clarity started to come.
[24:30] Talk to us about your experience after rehab.
Greg said he surrounded himself with sober friends and family. He started going to school and focused on that, and also stated going to meetings. About 6 months out Greg got a job volunteering at a treatment center. He said he stayed really busy with a lot of structure.
[26:35] Why do you think it's so hard for people to ask for help?
Greg said he thinks that it's our pride that gets in the way a lot of the times. Greg said he had a hard time asking for help because he felt that he would be a burden on someone and he didn't want people to become resentful of him.
[36:00] How could it affect us if we are always thinking about the past or the future?
Greg says if we are always thinking about the past we are going to tend to be depressed, and if we are always thinking about the future, we are going to tend to be anxious. Either one just drags us down and we are not productive.
[38:00] Why do you think addiction is higher in the entertainment industry?
Greg said that there are several reasons, one being that it is more readily available.
[44:00] Rapid Fire Round
What's a lightbulb moment you've had on this journey?
Witnessing my daughter being born.
What is a memorable moment that a life without alcohol has given you?
My trip to Argentina.
What is your favorite alcohol-free drink?
Yerba Mate Revel Berry.
What are some of your favorite resources on this journey?
AA literature, online literature, stuff like that.
What is on your bucket list in an alcohol-free life?
Seeing my daughter have kids.
And what parting piece of guidance can you give to listeners?
Don't be afraid to ask for help.
You might need to ditch the booze if...
You get married in a blackout.
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Why attend an Irish American Writers and Artists Salon? Here's a quote from one of Tuesday night's readers, Jim Rodgers: "I've come to realize that the Salon would have gone the way of similar efforts in many fields–great ideas that founder at the toddler stage—if not for dedication of a great bunch of folks. Yesterday was a tough day at work and I almost backed out of attending. I'm glad I didn't. The presenters help put me back on track and enriched my day." And you did as well, Jim. Thank you from all of us.
Michele Cetera presented the first installment of the short story, "Pieces Of Me." Michele cleverly sets up the scene giving us details that draw us into the story as we meet the character Macy Grant, and all the negative happenings that are wreaking havoc in her life. This was a fast paced, funny reading as Michele transformed herself into Macy Grant ranting about everything that has gone wrong in her life, but ready to accept change, move forward and never give up hope. Do I see the makings of a one woman show in the "Maria Tomesi, My Cousin Vinny" mold? I hope so.
Singer/songwriter Tara O'Grady returned from an extended tour of England and Ireland with a new song called, "In Belfast Tonight." Tara composed the lyrics and melody on the plane ride home to New York last week after a memorable night in Belfast with a group of artists and musicians she met during a traditional Irish music session. One artist happened to be named after the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, and a few of the famous poet's most recognized lines sneak their way into Tara's lovely song. "Do not go gentle into that good night…rage, rage, against the dying of the light." Tara announced that the new song will most likely make its way onto her third album, A Celt in the Cotton Club, to be released in 2013.
Pat Fenton is a playwright with a vivid memory and great ear for a Brooklyn era long since past, and as such, Pat attempted to bring to life Nick Scarpa, a loan shark who hung out in an old neighborhood bar, the Hill Top Lounge, on a typical 1950's Windsor Terrace Saturday night. Judging from some of the comments I heard during the intermission, no doubt, Pat succeeded.
Moley and Owen O'Suilleabhain are beginning to incorporate a deeper narrative into their performance as they attempt to bridge their musical act into other disciplines and performance opportunities. The brothers sang one of their own compositions called 'Irish Hearts Are Hard To Break' and the traditional song 'Suil a ruin'. The brothers spoke of the tradition of maccaronic song and of grieving and letting go. Owen & Moley later commented that they appreciate the salon as a workshop to try out new songs and link them with common themes and stories on a formal speaking plane. We're honored to have them.
Mary Lannon followed with a wonderful reading from her novel-in-progress An Explanation of the Fundamentals of the Derivation of Dilapidated Brown Station Wagon Theory (aka How I Became A Scientist and Discovered the Truth About Parallel Universes) by Miranda J. McCleod. The novel tells the story of a girl science geek who believes that at the age of fourteen, after fighting with her father , she got sucked through a faulty air-conditioner in a dilapidated brown station wagon and landed in a parallel universe. The conceit is that she deals with the normal ups and downs of adolescent through her unique scientific perspective. An imaginative and creative presentation.
Guenevere Donohue treated us all to a full-on performance of her chamber play, Moses' Goggles. Her deceptively simple and powerful writing style, combined with clever stage image, packed unexpected modern connections into a gem-cut piece honoring her Grandpa Moses' emigration story and work on the Hoover Dam.
Jim Rodgers closed the evening reading from his novel Long Night's End. In a gripping and haunting excerpt, the protagonist Johnny Gunn discovers that his friend Jimmy has been re-visiting ground zero late at night and reliving the horror of the "sunny day," the day he lost his father and brother and most of his battalion. Johnny guides his now catatonic friend back to the subway and back to Sunnyside, delivering him to his wife in the early hours of the morning. It is then that Johnny realizes Jimmy's days as a fireman are over–a final loss he knows Jimmy will not likely survive.


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The design and application of neighbourhood planning in England acts effectively to constrain local autonomy and inhibit public participation in planning. Discuss.
The introduction of neighbourhood planning (NP) has been met with critical discussion both inside and outside of planning literature. I will argue that NP processes have produced some positive participative practice but within a framework that does not allow for local autonomy or inclusive participative practice at the sub-local authority area. I will go on to recommend strategies for reforming the structures that have been put in place.
What is neighbourhood planning?
The Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition Government (2010-15) introduced neighbourhood planning as part of the 2011 Localism Act (DCLG, 2011b). The preamble to the government's neighbourhood planning guidance claims that NP "gives communities direct power", allows them to "choose where they want new homes, shops and offices to be built" and provides "a powerful set of tools for local people to ensure that they get the right types of development for their community" (DCLG, 2014). Both academic and non-academic critique often includes the contention that the government has seen NP as a tool to encourage neighbourhoods to accept further development, particularly housing (Parker and Salter, 2017).
In direct practical terms, this new statutory power allows, in coordination with their local authority, any set of 21 citizens to become a "qualifying body", designate a neighbourhood development plan area, write a neighbourhood development plan (NDP), put this plan out to consultation, have it assessed by an independent examiner, and then ask for the NDP to be approved by the local community through a referendum. NDP policies must conform with the Local Plan and the Government's newly introduced National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF, 2012). The NDP then becomes a statutory part of the development plan, alongside the Local Plan for the area designated.
Parker et al (2015) suggest that NP is a significant statutory shift that local authorities cannot ignore and is unlikely to be abandoned. The 2011 Act was the culmination of a building political rhetoric around the terms localism and decentralisation for both government parties whilst in opposition, with Copus et al (2017) suggesting the localist political shift may relate to the effect of Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish devolution on English provincial thinking. NP represents the first time a statutory right of this kind has been granted to communities at the sub-local authority area, but as we will now discuss is not the first instance of attempts to sub-localise the planning system.
The pre-2010 context of neighbourhood planning
NP was thus a departure from the previous Labour government's (1997-2010) policies if not its language of 'new localism'. The unformalised 'local strategic partnerships' were the New Labour precursor of sorts to NP. However, specific sub-local authority governance structures such as parish councils and urban-based neighbourhood forums had hitherto not had any planning powers, leading to an unsatisfactory situation where local authorities could choose to adopt or ignore non-statutory sub-local plans (Gallent 2013). Parish Plans, produced since 2000, were an example of community-led planning used regularly prior to 2010, almost exclusively in rural areas. Parker and Murray (2012) state that pre-2010 consultations on these plans would "rarely carry quality criteria which are applied or enforced". However, in April 2009, the Labour government did introduce a wide-ranging 'duty to involve' powers on local authorities (DCLG, 2008) and a Central-Local Concordat in conjunction with the LGA (HM Government and LGA, 2007, cited in Bailey and Elliott, 2009). The Coalition reforms can be said to, at least rhetorically, respond to New Labour's 'managerial' localism (Sturzaker and Gordon, 2017), although Brookfield (2017) argues that the Coalition were echoing the New Labour rhetoric, and adopting a neo-liberal justification for localism.
Local autonomy's non-existence
Planning literature in the aftermath of the 2011 Act refers largely to decentralisation and localism, rather than autonomy, perhaps for the reason that the former are concepts perceived as less political and more operational in orientation. There is no agreed definition of local autonomy within democratic theory, with Clark (1984) stating that its meaning "remains opaque". However within the NP context we are clearly discussing any 'autonomy' that exists at the sub-local authority (i.e. neighbourhood) level. Internationally, the term 'local autonomy' is used synonymously with 'local self-government' (i.e. local government) with one 2014 assessment (see Ladner et al, 2016, 344) measuring the UK as 31st out of 39 European countries. Pratchett (2004) makes a strong claim that local autonomy and local democracy are conceptually not the same, with Clark (1984) defining two aspects of autonomy in governance terms. Immunity is "the power of localities to function free from the oversight authority of higher tiers of the state". Initiative is "the power of localities to legislate and regulate the behaviour of residents". These aspects are closely mirrored by Pratchett (2004) as "freedom from central interference" and "freedom to effect particular outcomes", stating a further aspect, "reflection of local identity", an addition that brings participatory governance into our analysis of autonomy's definition. It's clear that a qualifying body could affect particular outcomes in a positive way by delineating land use more specifically than its attendant Local Plan currently does. However, this does not in itself represent an autonomous state of affairs, merely an ability to change some aspects of the local authority's development planning documentation in line with what already exists or will exist.
I contend (under the auspices of traditional anarchist thought and the definitions of the aforementioned thinkers) that autonomy only exists independently of prescribed democratic and institutional structures, in arenas where local citizens make their own rules and practices, what Parker and Murray (2012) describe (from a non-anarchist perspective) as a "direct challenge to established decision-making models". Indeed, Gallent (2013) differentiates democracy as a top-down, "provider-led" approach, and governance as a bottom-up approach (with the crucial caveat that it is liable to myopia and a lack of detail and coordination). The introduction, therefore, of NP can be said to have had a negligible effect on local autonomy, as NDPs are required to be submitted both to the local authority and the planning inspectorate (an executive agency of HM Government) for approval, as well as conforming closely and working within the Local Plan policies and the NPPF (Parker et al, 2015), with no variation on this pattern legally condoned. As local autonomous governance structures are thus only theoretically possible and currently non-existent, it is difficult to say whether "they" are constrained or not. Regardless, this conclusion does not preclude the possibility of improved public participation under NP, a subject to which we now turn.
Public participation in neighbourhood planning
Public participation has been part of planning law since the 1968 Town & Country Planning Act (HM Government, 1968), although it was almost immediately followed by the Skeffington Report (DoE, 1969) which critiqued the Act's top-down solutions and recommended a far more neighbourhood-orientated approach (recommendations 1 and 2, appendix 1). Today, there are still charges that public participation can be tokenistic, with Parker and Murray (2012) describing participation opportunities as "little more than rhetorical bulwarks used by politicians seeking public support and legitimation for particular policies". Certainly the Localism Act's emphasis on delivering growth by a neo-liberal economic model could be characterised this way, but are there opportunities afforded by NP for authentic communicative practice?
Vigar et al (2017) posit two dominant schools of thought within communicative practice – a participative-deliberative tradition and a radical-agonistic one – suggesting that the latter is the dominant contemporary planning paradigm. Forester (1999) recognises the role of emotion in planning but takes the deliberative position, describing planners as crucial to facilitating any "joint gains" that can be made between "conflicting claimants" (p. 12-13).
I agree with Parker et al (2015) that NP presents as a dialogic space (see Wegerif, 2016) of rational actors (see Rydin and Pennington's (2000) five rational choice questions) but that in reality its public participation remit is limited and the design of its structures preclude agonist practice. Brookfield (2017) notes that planners are not 'levelled down' to the status of another stakeholder as is typically an interest of collaborative planning. Also, as Parker and Murray (2012, p.8) note, individuals don't always act rationally or in some narrow self-interested sense, implying that some people engage if others (and particularly others 'like them') engage. Overall, for NP, "the benefits and problems of participation are likely to be mixed and fluid; reflecting the so-called fuzziness of neo-liberal institutions" (Parker et al, 2017). The design of NP, to which we now turn, is also one of the main factors in assessing NP's public participation credentials.
The design of neighbourhood planning
Neighbourhood planning has been communicated and legislated maximally but resourced minimally. The government's 200 or so pilot areas each received £20,000 up front (Bailey and Pill, 2015). Up to £9,000 is available to qualifying bodies from DCLG through Locality's website (2018), a sum which hypothetically allows payment of a living wage to a dedicated planning employee for a little over 27 weeks of full-time employment. The median time for an NDP to progress to referendum is 29 months (Parker and Salter, 2017), which makes it logistically unfeasible to offer anything other than part-time, freelance work to a planning consultant, who may or may not be able to work in the way that conveniences the designated neighbourhood forum (DNF). In one study (Parker et al, 2015), it was found that 69% of NDPs relied on consultant support. Staff resource from local authorities is not specified quantifiably in the legislation, so the DNF must negotiate support resources (DCLG, 2014). The local authority has responsibility for setting timetables and time limits, but the emphasis as regards advice and assistance is on what planning officers "consider appropriate" (which of course could be minimised to solely the aforementioned time factors) (DCLG, 2011b).
The concern expressed by some (e.g. Lord et al, 2017) about the risk of the de-professionalisation of planning comes to the fore in light of this design, with the overall neo-liberal framework not being hidden by the government (Parker et al, 2015) when they state that local authorities will have "more freedom to work with others in new ways to drive down costs" (DCLG, 2011a, p.7). Parker et al (2017) suggest that New Public Management theories lead to a "wider traducement of public sector planning" for a performative end. However, Brookfield (2017) notes two specific benefits for communities after an NDP has been adopted: the retention of 25% (as opposed to the regular 15%) of any Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) raised on local development and (for plans that promote housing development) the New Homes Bonus, an unringfenced grant where government matches the Council Tax raised on each new home for six years. (Both positives are contingent, of course, on the NDP promoting rather than restraining development.) Parker (2017) also notes that local authorities receive a £30,000 'burdens' payment on plan completion.
As regards inter-relational aspects of NP design, Davoudi and Cowie (2013) state that the self-selecting character of NP groups may result in the favouring of better educated, well-off and more vocal social groups who may have the time, capacity and inclination to engage. Although the NDP must go to referendum to be judged by the public, there are questions about the legitimacy of unelected bodies acting on behalf of the wider community before this occurs, particularly as the DNF proposes the extent of the area covered.
Overall, there are some basic problems with NP design and with the necessity to conform to the Local Plan and NPPF, what Bailey and Pill (2015) call 'framing and constraining' activity. These tight controls on NDP content ensure that ideas, policies and priorities will be "rescripted" to ensure conformity, with their obligatory passage acting as a means of control on participants (Parker et al, 2015).
The application and practice of neighbourhood planning
The non-compulsory nature of NP will always mean patchwork rather than blanket coverage, with 2,228 projects applied for as of October 2017 and only 349 having been formally adopted into local development plans (Planning Resource, 2017), with only 10% of neighbourhoods who could have initiated NDPs doing so (Parker and Salter, 2017). Reasons for lack of uptake have been variously cited, but government assumptions about willingness and capacity, homogeneity and ability to put aside self-interest may also be a factor. The government's professed light touch approach may have acted to create a degree of confusion rather than enable or expedite processes.
The government forecasts for overall take-up of NP, but not for regions or wider demographic factors (Parker and Salter, 2017). It is observable that the south (comprising just two of England's nine regions) accounts for 41% of NP take-up (Parker and Salter, 2017). Only six of the neighbourhood areas to have passed referendum by October 2016 were in the 20% most deprived areas of England with 60.8% of plans being produced by those in the 40% least deprived areas (Parker and Salter, 2017). NP has undoubtedly been taken to more in rural, parished areas, although there are examples of large cities, such as Leeds (see Brookfield, 2017), taking a proactive approach, with council officers recommending to the executive board an overall approach to give equality of opportunity, although even in this instance there were participation challenges.
On the issue of whether NDPs have representational legitimacy, although 21 named local individuals are necessary to become a qualifying body, it has been noted (Parker et al, 2015) that a small group of people usually steer things, not the whole of the qualifying body or larger community. Davoudi and Cowie (2013) suggest that the key assessment criterion of this "symbolic representation" is the extent to which DNFs are accepted among local communities and trusted by them to draw up NDPs, highlighting the poor turnout at referenda as a sign of lack of acceptance, despite the figure (32.4%) being commensurate with local election turnout figures (Carpenter, 2016).
There are also clear examples of inequality of implementation. North Shields Fish Quay in North Tyneside was in 2011 part of the government's 'Frontrunner' programme, but even after spending substantial time and effort on developing an NDP, opted instead to formulate a supplementary planning document as result of delayed guidance from government and the group's "fatigue" (Parker and Salter, 2017).
More positively, some NDPs have taken the opportunity to advance socially and environmentally sustainable solutions, protect heritage assets, and ensure local housing needs, with slightly more control over the type, mix and location of new development than previously (Parker and Salter, 2017). The example of West Berkshire by Parker and Murray (2012) provides some clues for ensuring success. National funding was granted by the Countryside Agency and action was taken and resources allocated by the local authority chief executive, with the LA enjoying a good pre-existing reputation. This enabled trust to be built between the local authority and participants with a neutral agency (the Rural Community Council) providing a valuable brokering role. There is also evidence that – in contradistinction to my earlier analysis of funding – influence on LAs and a resulting access to resources and networks has emerged, an example of the 'foot in the door' thesis and allowing for "some limited orientation" (Parker et al, 2017). A counter-example in Exeter involved the DNF negotiation design changes of a development after their NDP adoption, but this could have been managed without the work going into the NDP, with the DNF opining that NP powers are "not as strong as promoted" (Lord et al, 2017) and that "the council did not have to consult us or check whether we were satisfied with their interpretation of neighbourhood plan policies…and they didn't" (Sturzaker and Gordon, 2017). Blackpool and Manchester are also given as examples where NP has been said to have had negligible impact (Lord et al, 2017).
Parker et al (2015) report that more than two-thirds of people get involved with NP because they want more influence, greater say and to shape a local vision. By any reading, NP can be seen as a positive development in this regard, even if the process overall may struggle to meet these expectations. Parker et al (2017) show that "known co-production" (i.e. diverse actors working together on NDPs) is actually occurring. More critically, the government's aim could be seen to be reducing local conflict through this consensus-building in order to increase housing supply (Gallent, 2013), although conversely a report from Turley (2014) found that the key theme of 55% of NDPs was the preservation and protection of what already exists (Lord et al, 2017). This suggests that NP may not currently be meeting government's expectations.
On one analysis (Parker and Salter, 2015), it was recognised that planning skills were crucial but that for most groups the lack of this expertise delayed but didn't prove fatal to their NDPs (Parker et al, 2015). The implication is that local authorities were then required to intervene or, for wealthier areas, private resources were utilised to fund a consultant tasked to plan-write. At this stage, community aspirations are likely to be rescripted into 'planning language', with some suggesting that this, combined with interactions with the local authority, led to a feeling of lost ownership. This "instruction from authority" and tendency for the instrumental pragmatism of "getting things done" can limit the "imagineering of alternatives" and has an effect on the rational choice realities mentioned earlier leading to a 'why bother?' result amongst some groups. Conservatism, self-regulation and self-censorship were observed in particular in the latter stages of the process (Parker et al, 2017).
There are instances where a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) has informed a Local Plan (rather than vice versa), with over 1,138 areas being designated in areas with no up-to-date (post-NPPF) Local Plan (Parker and Salter, 2017). This represents an ability of DNFs to use NDPs to shape policy, and potentially re-opens our whole debate around local autonomy. The government guidance itself states that NDPs "can be developed before or at the same time as the local planning authority is producing its Local Plan", yet simultaneously a draft NDP "must be in general conformity with the strategic policies of the development plan in force", with additional guidance that qualifying bodies and local authorities should discuss and aim to agree the relationship between policies (DCLG, 2014). Anecdotally (Parker and Salter, 2017), some forums and parishes have slowed their processes to wait for a Local Plan to be adopted in order to know what policies they should follow. This ambiguity in precedence has been tested at examination, with one examiner comically citing Jean-Paul Sartre's existentialism in defence of allowing an NDP to not conform to a non-existent Local Plan (Sturzaker and Gordon, 2017). In general, though, the LA-DNF relationship is characterised by Parker et al (2017) as a "critical dependency" rather than a "truly co-creative relationship". Mutual exchange only delivers desired outcomes when there is trust, transparency and accountability and Gallent (2013) suggests that there is a structural hole that needs bridging by incidental mediators, giving the example of Ashford where housing (rather than planning) officers were effective at connecting group members to the local authority.
Superficially, it might be observed that a DNF's powers can be described thus: "Although it cannot choose what to do, once given a specific task it can implement it in any way thought consistent with its tasks." (Clark 1984, p. 201). Neighbourhood planning groups do choose what emphasis to take (if not exactly choosing what to do). Nevertheless, this gives the impression that their deliberations have a weight that the Localism Act ill affords them in terms of setting planning policy.
Parker et al's (2015) assessment of their user experience study with Locality of 120 neighbourhoods uncovered a feeling that a local authority 'duty to support' needs to be operationalised through memoranda of understanding, which could set out clearer guidance for how to plan rather than just what to plan. The study also found that managing expectations and investing in the early stages to raise awareness in the community paid dividends. Parker et al (2017) believe the relations, knowledge and understanding built by NP may influence new forms of community engagement. More critically, Davoudi and Cowie (2013) argue that for inclusivity to improve we should consider not just how to incorporate marginal groups, but also how to limit the influence of privileged groups. Parker et al (2015) similarly query how we "proof" neighbourhood planning against dominant actors and a 'managerialist' consensus. Agonistic practice may have some of the answers in allowing dissensus to reveal power differences within the process (Vigar et al, 2017), but must be used sensitively by well-trained, 'bridging' mediators. The user experience study also noted the challenge of designating NP areas in urban settings, recommending a simplification of the process and more targeted, clear guidance for groups. The study also found that clarity around the referendum rules, consistency around resourcing, and clearer messages around the continuation of DNFs (with the view of reviewing or amending the NDPs) as further ways to practically improve the NP process (Parker et al, 2014).
I have argued that neighbourhood planning does not act to constrict local autonomy, because local autonomy does not exist in the English democratic system at the sub-local authority level. Using Clark's description of the concept of local autonomy, I have suggested that only a wholesale, near-revolutionary change in the British democratic system would allow for this conception to make sense on its own terms of "local self-rule". NP is fundamentally a state-led and state-run activity, regardless of how specifically the initial bottom-up inception of processes occurs, as it is limited by both central and local state's policy framework on what local communities can prescribe in their NDPs. However, this does not in itself preclude the possibility of public participation in NP.
There has been limited research thus far into the comparative uptake of local planning participation before and after the 2011 Act. Nevertheless, I have found substantive examples of neighbourhood planning producing forms of public participation which were hitherto unrealised. Even a mechanism so tightly scripted by state actors has the potential for delivering non-state actors' priorities into local development schemes. My concerns with these processes are almost wholly to do with who is participating and how NP can be reformed and developed to ensure a greater breadth of uptake amongst diverse communities, urban areas and English "non-southern" regions. The cited example of Leeds gave me some hope that urban areas can respond to the current set-up through strong leadership to encourage a joined-up process at the local authority level.
Thus, I would contend that there is a need to directly link neighbourhood planning to strategic planning timetables, so that Local Plans and NDPs are concurrently produced. This could be linked to a statutory responsibility on all local authorities to review and consult on their Local Plan (a consolidated document covering all local and neighbourhood plans) every five years. This would dispel fears of a lack of consistency in a two-tier system (Lord et al, 2017), potentially widen the breadth of topics found in NDPs, and allow all councils to plan for 'big bang' engagement at regular intervals. Needless to say, this would require substantial financial investment and new revenue-raising powers for local authorities. It would be perceived as a retreat from 'localism' and a centralisation of power. However, to release greater participation and community dialogue (particularly in deprived areas), it is imperative that neighbourhood planning is well-resourced. This seems to be the only effective way to ensure a coherent planning system that allows local innovation, increased diverse and inclusive participation and outcomes that effectively and fairly balance local and national planning priorities.
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By Vincent Ashitey
Ajax midfielder Kudus Mohammed has been named talent of the month in May in the Eredivisie.
The 20-year-old had a blistering end to the season, playing in all four games in the month of May to receive the accolade.
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Kudus netted two times in May and contributed two assists, including a Man of the Match award against Vitesse on the final day.
"Mohammed Kudus has been personally decorated for his game on the Dutch fields in recent weeks," Ajax have announced on their official website.
"The Ajax midfielder has been named talent of the month in May in the Eredivisie. Kudus received the accompanying trophy at the Toekomst Sports Complex.
"Twenty-year-old Kudus came into action with Ajax four times this month and scored a hundred percent in terms of victories: FC Emmen (4-0), Feyenoord (0-3), VVV-Venlo (3-1) and Vitesse (1-3) were all defeated. The Ghanaian was also accurate against Feyenoord and VVV-Venlo.
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A: This worked
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Certo certissimo... anzi probabile (Certain, Very Certain, As a Matter of Fact... Probable; English title Diary of a Telephone Operator) is a 1969 Italian film. It stars Claudia Cardinale and Catherine Spaak.
Marta works as a telephone operator for a telephone company. She lives with her friend Nanda in Nanda's flat. But Nanda's priority is above anything else to find a husband. When she feels she has found the right man she doesn't want Marta any longer in her flat. But while Nanda's relationship fails, Marta meets and marries a man named Pietro. Only then it turns out her husband has an old friend. The man, a foreigner, moves in with the two of them. Marta tries to pair off the foreigner with her single friend Nanda. Both women think this might work out. But Pietro's friend has bought a boat in order to sail around the world with Pietro and when the friend announces to do this alone, Marta's husband has a breakdown. In the end Pietro abandons Marta, explaining to her that he has no plans for a return from this journey with his friend.
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While not everyone has had the misfortune of having a device lost or stolen, it's extremely likely to happen to at least one person in your workplace at some time. Just think of all the personal information you've sent in professional emails: Your contact information is in your email signature, you may have copies of client records in your "Sent" folder, and your HR manager likely has your social security information stored somewhere in their files. Despite those risks, a third of people don't bother to protect their mobile devices with a PIN or password. To give you, your boss, and your coworkers peace of mind, you should also install security software that will locate, lock, and wipe your phone remotely in the case of device loss or theft.
Whenever you download an app on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, you're handing over your personal details to the developer of that app. While many apps require certain data to run (for example, Google Maps requires access to your location), some applications collect extensive information without your knowledge. Recent research found that more than 100,000 Android applications on Google Play are "suspicious" or "questionable" because of what they collect about users. Free apps are particularly suspect, and an app with access to your contact information can be used to mine information about your company's employees. In turn, this information can easily be used to carry out sophisticated spearphishing attacks that can compromise your entire workplace.
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MLB Free Agent/Trade Predictions Part 2: Catchers and Infielders
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Welcome to Part 2 of my 2018 MLB Free Agent and Trade Predictions. Free agency has been off to a slow start, but it's far from over. Players like 1B Eric Hosmer, SP Jake Arrieta, SP Yu Darvish, and 3B Todd Frazier will eventually be signed. But where will they go? That's the biggest question, and I'm about to try to answer it. Today I will be predicting landing spots for the MLB's best catchers and infielders on the market.
If you haven't seen Part 1, click the link below:
MLB Free Agent/Trade Predictions Part 1: Pitchers
Photo Credit: ESPN (ESPN updates the player photos when players sign with new teams, so once the off-season is over, you will be able to check back and see how I did. It currently shows the player's most recent team)
Alex Avila
My Prediction: Baltimore Orioles, 2 years, $18 million
After the loss of Wellington Castillo to free agency, I could see another veteran catcher like Alex Avila sign here. They haven't found the young catcher that will replace Matt Wieters yet, so for now, the O's should try to replace him with experienced veterans like Avila.
Jonathan Lucroy
My Prediction: Los Angeles Angels, 5 years, $57 million
Lucroy did well in his first and only year in Colorado, batting .265. Although Martin Maldonado was good in year one as a starter, it would be nice for the Angels to have a veteran catcher in their lineup, and Lucroy can hit although his average was a little low for him last year. I expect he'll bounce back offensively and continue to do well defensively if he signs here.
Miguel Montero
My Prediction: Miami Marlins, 3 years, $16.5 million
The Marlins could also use a veteran catcher, but Montero will be the back-up for starting catcher J.T. Realmuto if the Marlins don't trade Realmuto away. Montero hasn't done as well in recent years, but he will thrive as the Marlins backup catcher.
My Prediction: Arizona Diamondbacks, 3 years, $24 million
The D-Backs are another team that needs a veteran catcher to start in front of either Jeff Mathis or John Ryan Murphy, whoever makes the roster. They could manage with those two, but if they want to contend, Ruiz will help them offensively and defensively.
Geovany Soto
My Prediction: Chicago Cubs, 2 years, $9 million
Young catcher Willson Contreras will start this year. But I think a veteran behind him in case he struggles in his 2nd full season as a starter would be helpful. Soto will do just that and will be a cheaper signing than guys like Carlos Ruiz, or even Alex Avila.
Lucas Duda
My Prediction: Oakland Athletics, 2 years, $15 million
The A's could use a veteran to rotate with young 1B Matt Olson, and Duda seems like a good fit in Oakland. The former Met will also help bring some much-needed power to the lineup. Duda slashed 30 dingers in 2017 despite a lowly .217 batting average.
Adrian Gonzalez
My Prediction: Colorado Rockies, 3 years, $33 million
Gonzalez is not in his prime anymore, and he's not necessarily an everyday starter anymore either. But injuries held him back in 2017 and I do not think he's done yet. He'll spend his final few years with the Rockies, who could use another bat in a hitter-favorable ballpark. If he gets hurt or is slumping, they can just move OF Ian Desmond back to first and start young OF David Dahl.
Eric Hosmer
My Prediction: San Diego Padres, 5 years, $68 million
I was originally thinking Hosmer would go to Boston, but instead of chasing after him, the Red Sox resigned Mitch Moreland and are going after J.D. Martinez. Although Martinez's bat would help Boston, I don't know exactly where he would fit into their scheme, especially with Moreland coming back. Otherwise, they could have either brought Hosmer in or put Martinez at DH and moved Hanley Ramirez to first full time. The Padres are a decent fit for Hosmer, even though his best fit was in Boston, in my opinion. Wil Myers can move back to the outfield, filling a hole they have out there, and Hosmer can play first. They could also use him to replace power hitter and 2B Yangervis Solarte in the lineup, who will likely be replaced in the field by either Cory Spangenberg or a prospect.
Logan Morrison
My Prediction: New York Mets, 2 years, $12 million
I do not feel that Dominic Smith is quite ready to start at first. For now, I have the Mets bringing in veteran first baseman Logan Morrison. Morrison, who slashed 38 dingers last year, will be a help in the lineup and in the field. Morrison will help the Mets try to return to their 2016 form. With the combination of a couple more veterans to finish off the lineup and the healthy return of the dominant Mets rotation, there's a chance that they can make it happen.
Mike Napoli
My Prediction: Seattle Mariners, 2 years, $18 million
The Mariners could also use a veteran to share time with 1B Ryon Healy. Napoli is a little old to start every day so Healy will take over once he develops a little more. Maybe spending some time pinch-hitting or playing DH (Nelson Cruz would play RF) will help him eventually take over Napoli's short-term role.
Eduardo Nunez
Nunez showed promise last year with the Giants and Red Sox, but can he be trusted as the everyday starter for the Mets if they sign him? The Mets do have 2B Wilmer Flores if he's not ready to be part of their everyday scheme. Flores may be needed at third if they cannot find another back up for the injured David Wright, but if they can find a backup there, Nunez could be an intriguing signing.
Jace Peterson
My Prediction: New York Yankees, 3 years, $16.5 million
Peterson batted just .215 last year with just 2 dingers. He did lose at-bats last year due to struggles and the signing of 2B Brandon Phillips, our next free agent in this article. Whoever signs him will be hoping he develops into a better hitter next year. As a utility, he is good in the field, but the Yankees will be looking for a guy who can hit to play second. If Peterson fails, they could consider a trade in the off-season or regular season. I think 2B Robinson Cano might even be someone good to try and retain from Seattle.
My Prediction: Detroit Tigers, 2 years, $14 million
Phillips still has something left in the tank as he showed with 13 dingers, 60 RBI and a .285 average in almost 600 at-bats. The Tigers could use a couple more veteran leaders in the midst of a rebuild, and Phillips is a good fit here and should be one of them.
My Prediction: Cincinnati Reds, 2 years, $13 million
Utley is not necessarily a starter here, just a veteran influence who will share time with fellow middle infielders Jose Peraza and Scooter Gennett. I do think the Reds could use another veteran in addition to Utley, but they could probably find one in the trade market.
My Prediction: Milwaukee Brewers, 4 years, $46 million
Walker looked good in Milwaukee, and I think this is a great fit. Walker should be signed to a long-term deal in Milwaukee as they begin a run for the playoffs. They could use the veteran leader in the middle infield in addition to 2B Jonathan Villar and young SS Orlando Arcia.
Mike Aviles
Aviles is another veteran shortstop who has declined, but the Orioles need a shortstop starter fast. I don't expect them to chase after a top dog SS like Alcides Escobar, or even trade for SS Xander Bogaerts. But a short-term signing like Aviles might be reasonable, and they might even want to re-sign Ryan Flaherty to platoon with him.
Erick Aybar
My Prediction: Miami Marlins, 1 year, $5.5 million
Aybar is not an elite shortstop anymore, but he could be a good addition to Miami as a backup to SS J.T. Riddle, or potentially a short-term starter if Riddle is not ready yet. He will have a similar role to what he did in San Diego, but with even less time as the #1 guy at shortstop. Aybar's career went downhill since he was traded to Atlanta prior to 2016, and don't expect him to return to his 2015 form all the sudden.
Stephen Drew
My Prediction: Washington Nationals, 2 years, $13 million
Drew did well as a backup for Trea Turner last year in Washington, but didn't get that many appearances. I see him returning to the Nats in a similar role, but this time he will back up at multiple positions in the infield as he takes on more of a utility role. The Nationals could use backup in other infield spots as well, and Drew will help take care of that.
My Prediction: Kansas City Royals, 3 years, $46.5 million
I doubt the Royals will resign all the guys they lost in free agency this year, like 1B Eric Hosmer, OF Lorenzo Cain and 3B Mike Moustakas. But Escobar would be a good veteran influence going into the new era in Kansas City. I know Raul Mondesi may be ambitious to start, but he can probably platoon somewhere in the infield and eventually take over for Escobar before this contract expires. Hosmer could also do this job if he's left around, but they'll only sign one. Besides, for the most part, it's time for a rebuild. Maybe they'll sign a couple more infield veterans just to back up for the rookies too.
J.J. Hardy
Hardy's time in Baltimore might finally be over. I see him heading to Detroit as another veteran influence to play alongside Brandon Phillips. Don't be fooled and think they could go for a playoff run after signing Phillips and Hardy. Phillips and Hardy will not start all the time, and they need to develop their prospects eventually. According to Al Avila, it's time, as he already traded away guys like OF J.D. Martinez, who is now a free agent.
Yunel Escobar
My Prediction: Chicago White Sox, 3 years, $39 million
After a strong 2017 season, I think Escobar still has something left in the tank, even at age 35. He is not an expensive purchase anymore though as he gets closer to retirement age. I see Escobar signing in Chicago, where they could use a veteran at third as they cope with a rebuild and need some veteran influences. Escobar will be one of them, and even with Escobar starting at third, at least this year, Yolmer Sanchez, Yoan Moncada, Tyler Saladino and Tim Anderson will still all get significant time on the field.
Todd Frazier
My Prediction: New York Yankees, 4 years, $56 million
I thought Frazier was a great fit in a Yankees uniform, and he thrived with the Yankees after getting off to a rough start to the season in Chicago. After being dealt to New York, he improved. Now that the Yanks traded 3B Chase Headley back to where they got him in San Diego, they need a full-time third baseman, and if Frazier can keep up what he had in New York last year, he could be the man for the job.
Mike Moustakas
My Prediction: St. Louis Cardinals, 3 years, $54 million
St. Louis would be a great fit for both 1B Eric Hosmer and 3B Mike Moustakas, but they will only sign one as they have Matt Carpenter to play whatever infield position they cannot fill. The middle infield is all set between Jedd Gyorko, Paul DeJong, and Kolten Wong. But they could use a veteran 1B or 3B after the recent departures of both Aldemys Diaz and Matt Adams. I believe Moose can thrive here, but the Cardinals will have to be willing to give him a good-sized contract. Matt Carpenter will stay at first will Moose starts at third like he did in Kansas City.
My Prediction: Kansas City Royals, 2 years, $16 million
Plouffe is not necessarily a starter here, but it will be nice to have a backup if 3B Hunter Dozier or INF Cheslor Cuthbert turns out to flop. Plouffe will also serve the role of another veteran influence alongside SS Alcides Escobar, OF Alex Gordon, and most of the Royals strong rotation. This is not a long term signing though as I am sure someone will secure the starting job within the next one or two years.
Reyes will fill in while 3B David Wright recovers from back surgery. I'm thinking some sort of platoon could start when Wright returns, especially if Wright is not quite himself after surgery.
That's all for Part 2 of my free agent predictions. Stay tuned for Part 3, where I discuss outfielders in the market, and potential trade ideas for teams across the league.
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Notes: 1. Compares socialism and redistribution rhetoric to Santa giving gifts on Christmas, 2. Compares socialism to helping people, for example, Jesus to a socialist (he redistributed loaves of bread and fish), 3. Rhetoric accuses Obama of being a Marxist, 4. Republicans are creating fear about Obama calling him a communist/socialist and scaring people into thinking that they will lose all they own as it will get 'redistributed'.
For many, summer means vacation, sports, camping or just time off to relax, but not for millions of kids living in poverty in the United States. There are few camps or beach trips for them, and sometimes not even three meals a day. During the school year, public schools provide breakfast and lunch to millions of students in the United States. But when summer arrives, parents struggling to feed their children can no longer rely on those meals.
2. Republicans have classified any help to anyone as 'socialism'. However, That goes against the principles of Christianity and is more in-line with the fictional teachings of Ayn Rand.
Notes: 1. She claims to be challenging the moral code of altruism, 2. Altriusm is immoral is it is placed above oneself (i.e. nothing should be above you), and 3. If a man or woman is weak they don't deserve love.
It is obvious that the Democrats under Obama do not control all the means of production. And the big fuss over the 'redistribution of income' is a renaming done by the republicans... to win an election! (afterall, they are talking about a 2-3% tax increase which doesn't even remotely come under the banner of 'government controlling all means of production'). IN the process of creating propaganda to defeat Obama in the next elections the definition of Socialism has been destroyed.


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Take some of the popular games like Subway Surfer and Unkilled, for example. In shooting games like Unkilled , you are given a closed environment which you can explore and kill the bad guys.
But still, you can roam around freely and interact with most of the objects in the game. As these types of games offer a great story-line, they are fun to play.
Gangstar Vegas is one of the most extensive open world games you can get on your Android. Car, bikes and even air crafts, there are a lot of options to explore this open-world game. The objective of the game if to be an ultimate gangster and make a squad to take over the mafia wars in Vegas city. The game is basically a third-person shooter , but has a lot in it other than just shooting. The game is free to download, but like most of the free games these days, you get the option of in-app purchases. Everything else you do is completely up to you — you choose your alliances, you choose your missions and the world is your oyster.
Upon first glance, you might not quite understand why this game is here. Forza Horizon 4 takes the winning formula even further — arguably perfecting it.
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Plus, there are new expansions getting added, like Forza Horizon 4: Fortune Island, that add even more content. What makes it such a success is the freedom it gives you. You can go anywhere, do anything and commit however many atrocities as your wicked heart pleases. There are also a ton of side activities available. So, in your downtime from creating all kinds of mayhem, you can take up some tennis, yoga, or even kick your feet up and watch some TV. The plot may have made less sense than a mumbling monkey with a mouthful of marbles, but Hideo Kojima's swansong was a masterpiece of layered open world mechanics.
He traverses the areas on foot, horseback, or in a variety of ground vehicles. You can take either lethal or non-lethal weapons, and a variety of AI companions. The world itself is believably bleak, weather-torn and heavily-guarded. Uniquely, it learns from your behaviour - overuse a particular tactic, and enemies will adapt. For example, rely too much on headshots and they'll start to wear metal helmets. Away from the frontline, you can develop Mother Base by building new facilities and airlifting enemy soldiers, prisoners, resources, vehicles, animals and anything else you want to from the battlefield to beef up your armory.
Bethesda has made a name for itself over the last couple of decades for making some of the best open world games, and Fallout 4 is a fantastic example of why. When Middle Earth: Fight crime, explore the city of Rio de Janeiro, steal cars, complete over sixty missions with the mixture of random events, and take out corrupt politicians.
Additionally, for the first time ever in the Gangstar series, players can customize their character with new shirts, hats, glasses, and more.
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Looking to rid the school from these jocks and thugs, players are tasked in taking them out. As you fight bullies and steal their lunch money the game will offer players various upgrades in both armor and diabolical weapons all while playing online with other gamers. Mines of Mars is described by developers Crescent Moon Games, as an RPG title that shares elements similar to both Metroid and Motherload which is quite apparent when starting the game. Within Mines of Mars , players explore an abandoned mining colony that is procedural generated. As players progress through the game, they dig up dark secrets although, much like Metroid , aliens will be meeting you at your every turn.
Crashlands is a relatively new RPG title that follows Flux Dabes, a trucker who delivers goods through space. One day, during a run, Flux becomes a target of an alien menace named Hewgodooko who has since caused our little space trucker to become aware of an upcoming world domination plot. Players must use their cunning to stop this alien attempt in world domination while progressing through this cartoonish isometric action RPG.
Galaxy Fire 2 is an excellent spacecraft simulation title where players control the space war veteran, Keith T. Players must save the galaxy from the invading alien threats, careless space pirates, and the power-crazed men who wish to take over total control. Fans of video games like Eve Online should feel right at home as the game focuses on space travel and combat while the in-game currency is spent on new spacecrafts or various upgrades.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is one of the more popular Star Wars titles to ever release. This is an RPG that takes place thousands of years before the first film which means both the Jedi and Sith are great in numbers.
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Through the epic journey, players are given freedom of how they progress their character and story as you can determine if you wish to side with the Jedi or fall into the lure of the dark side. Developers, Aspyr Media Inc. Knights of the Old Republic and because of that, this game will require over 2.
In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas players take the role of Carl Johnson who was once part of the corruption of the Los Santos city. Carl was no stranger to the life of gangs and drugs though he managed to escape it for over five years. However, after the murder of his mother, Car Johnson, better known as CJ, picks back up the life of crime.
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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas originally released back in and now over ten years later, developers Rockstar Games has remastered the title for mobile devices with enhanced visuals. Much like Grand Theft Auto: Vice City to the mobile platform. Just like all the other mobile Grand Theft Auto video game titles, controls are tight, the graphics have been updated, and the open world is available for players to do as they wish.
Skyrim before and it definitely has that appeal of epic long journeys and quest embarking adventures. Developers Valorware, deliver an old school RPG video game filled with mystery, danger, but most of all, adventure.
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Normcore? That's so last month. It's time to get fresh, kid, and the new name of the game is Glamcore. Anonymous jeans and blank sneakers are just so blah, so for the love of fashion, we're calling for a return to everything fab-u-lous, from Technicolor fur coats with pop art faces à la Prada to insanely oversized Pilgrim-worthy Celine belts. With Anna Dello Russo as our spirit guide, we solemnly swear to never reach for a polar fleece again. Click through now to see the oh-so glamorous looks everyone should be wearing now.
Feminism-meets-couture! Who needs a man to lay down his coat, when you can use a designer doormat to protect your suede booties from puddles?
We truly believe every woman has an inner Bavarian princess just waiting to come out. Go for a sumptuous frock and luxurious feather headpiece, and your companions will surely bow down in your royal presence.
Some say fashion is frivolous, but what about when your couture headpiece also picks up local police radio frequencies? And his running shoes and skin-tight running shorts? All the better with wich to sprint after criminals.
A hat with a circle-shaped brim? How very pedestrian of you. Side note: an umbrella can also function as a cane, if you're looking for that extra special pimp-inspired touch.
Busy women are masters of multitasking. Take it to the next level with an avant-garde skirt-meets-tote bag combination. If it gets tiresome to hold your tote bag/train, just have your assistant trail behind you to pick up the rear.
When you have a strawberry as your hat and a milk carton for a purse, you know you're doing something right.
If you're not mixing three or more prints, you're doing it wrong. Also: yeti-booties, because, well, yeti-booties.
Introduce a little friendly competition to your group of besties by playing a game of who can pull off the craziest coat. Extra points if they're all Prada.
Pilgrim as muse. Enough said.
Sherwin-Williams paint swatches or a Chanel masterpiece? Does it really matter when you look this fabulous?
?While we think these looks are delightfully wacky and a whole lot of fun to look at, we're not quite ready to accessorize with Chanel doormats or bionic bunny hats, just yet anyway.


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Have researchers found 30-million-year-old "Giant Rings" in the Bosnian mountains?
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Through the last few decades, scientists have discovered a number of mysterious ancient giant rings at numerous locations in the Bosnian mountains. According to the local population, it is believed that these "artifacts" date back to the era of the Pannonian Sea, and legends suggest these were used by giant beings who inhabited the area in the distant past ― millions of years ago!
Although the Pannonian Sea disappeared around 600 000 years ago, it was not a short-lived sea. In fact, it lasted for about 10 million years. Although, the sources on this duration differ ― some claiming that the sea lasted for over 30 million years. The Pannonian sea existed during the Miocene and Pliocene eras. © viborc
Recent discoveries point to a time when giants roamed the Earth. The mysterious giant rings that were found on top of mountains suggest that these were used by giant beings who inhabited the region millions of years ago.
Local residents have mixed feeling about these mysterious rings. Some have suggested a particularly simple explanation. According to some local residents, these "giant" rings belong to the Austro-Hungarian empire put in place to help the transport of timber across the harsh mountains of the region.
Large metal hoops that were used to moor ships during the Pannonian Sea are unknown to most today. © Wikimedia Commons
Those who support this theory point out that these giant rings were somehow placed inside the mountains at a time when the Pannonian Sea still existed. These giant rings were used to bind ships, and the region was used as a sea port.
There are legends in the region that speak of giants and their huge ships. There are assumptions that these giant rings were made by giants, ancient ship owners and sailors who inhabited the region in the distant past.
But is it possible that these rings are millions of years old? If so, how? What material are they made of? As there has been no "official" research done the possibilities are endless.
Local residents have stated that there are numerous other findings in the area which cannot be explained, and all of these findings are being deliberately hidden from the people.
These giant rings, and giant rocks that seem to be finely carved are found at the hills around Vogosca between Breza and Vares, near Dubrovnik and in several places in eastern Bosnia. There are also four of these at Bjelasnica and Vlasic, Vranica, Prenj, Velez, then Majevica, Bukovica near Travnik, above Stolac. The locals stress how important it is to examine these findings.
Bosnia's forest regions where the ancient rings and rocks are found. © Wikimedia Commons
The locals have talked about these mysterious rings for years, and there are mixed feelings when it comes to findings like these. While some suggest that it is literally impossible for these giant rings to be that old, others believe that this points to the fact that giants roamed the Earth in the distant past, and evidence of this can be found all over the world.
Those who firmly believe it is impossible for these giant rings to be that old, point to the fact that the Pannonian Sea was located in the area of the Pannonian Plain about 30 million years ago. This sea disappeared around 600,000 years ago. There simply would not be a good reason to create giant rings to bind ships to if these ships wouldn't be able to reach these "ports". Yet many people have seen the giant rings, but some suggest these were not used to tie boats to the coast.
At the time of the Pannonian Sea there were no people, thus, who could have constructed the boats? So if there was no one to build a boat, who would have created the rings? The first hominis who built tools date back to around 200,000 ago, the time gap between them and the Pannonian Sea is 400,000 years.
Kozara, where the giant rings were found, was an island in the Paratethyan ocean 50,000 years ago. As the Pannonian Sea withdrew, the coastlines appeared. This is why, Dragan Romčević, director of the National Park "Kozara" states that these giant rings can not be from this period.
Others suggest that these "giant rings" were put in place in the recent past and were used to secure "weather balloons" to the ground.
Dejan pelvis, a professor of history at the Prijedor Gymnasium believes that these rings of Kozara are one of those incredible mysteries associated to the past. All these mysteries share one and same fact ― that no one can accurately explain their origin and purpose. These findings are shrouded in mystery.
This is a topic on which scientists cannot offer explanations to, simply because it lacks logical facts, and since science cannot explain these mysterious artifacts, people have no choice but to interpret the phenomena themselves, and then, everything becomes possible.
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