Erdinç Tekir, IHH operative wounded aboard the Mavi Marmara, participated in the 1996 terrorist attack on the Russian ferry Avrasya to bargain for the release Chechens from Russian prisons.
Picture of the terrorists who hijacked the ferry (Photo from YouTube).
Picture of the terrorists who hijacked the ferry (Photo from YouTube). The leader, Mohammed Tokcan, is standing in front of the Turkish flag (See details below). Erdinç Tekir is at the far left.
Erdinç Tekir, IHH operative, who participated in the hijacking the Russian ferry Avrasya in 1996 (Photo from the Turkish daily Hürriyet, August 20, 2010).
The popular Turkish daily newspaper Hürriyet recently reported that Erdinç Tekir, who was wounded in the fighting aboard the Mavi Marmara, participated in the terrorist attack on the Russian ferry Avrasya in the Black Sea in 1996 to bargain for the release of prisoners. As far as is known, the attack was carried out by an armed group of Abkhazian/Caucasian radical Islamists, which, the Russian media claimed, enjoyed the support of Turkish Islamists. The terrorists' intention was to conduct negotiations to secure the release of Chechens imprisoned in Russia.
2. Interviewed by an Islamic website, Erdinç Tekir admitted having participated in the terrorist attack to bargain for the release prisoners as part of his activity to promote the Chechen-Abkhazian cause.
4. We do not have information indicating that the IHH was involved in the hijacking of the Avrasya. However, the armed group that took control of the ferry enjoyed the support of Islamist elements in Turkey (See below). In addition, Erdinç Tekir admitted to an Islamic website that he became closer to IHH during the time he was active in the Abkhazian-Chechen cause.
6. The popular Turkish daily newspaper Hürriyet recently reported that in 1996, Erdinç Tekir, who was wounded in the fighting aboard the Mavi Marmara, participated in the hijacking of the Russian ferry Avrasya in the Black Sea. The attack was meant to take hostages to be used as bargaining chips to secure the release of Chechens imprisoned in Russia (For the full text of the article in Turkish, see Appendix I).
7. According to the newspaper, a group of nine armed men led by Mohammed Tokcan hijacked the ferry after it set sail from the Turkish port of Trabzon for the Russian port of Sochi. They took 177 passengers and 55 crew members hostage, most of them Russian, and some Turks, and announced that they would release them in return for 250 Chechens imprisoned in Russia. After intensive negotiations, in which the Turkish intelligence service MIT participated, they were convinced to sail the ferry to the port of Istanbul (January 19, 1996).
8. According to the article, one of the hijackers was Erdinç Tekir, who was wounded during the operation. He was taken to a Turkish security court and sentenced to a sentence of almost nine years in prison. In addition, he apparently served a term of 3 ½ years for other crimes (of whose nature we have no information). In what was apparently a telephone conversation with a Hürriyet correspondent, Tekir said that after being imprisoned for 3 ½ years he volunteered for IHH and participated in the Mavi Marmara flotilla as a first aid worker.4 He was wounded during the IDF takeover of the ship, held in Israel for 36 hours and returned to Turkey. In response to the request of the Hürriyet correspondent for a face-to-face interview, he answered that in view of the stress of [the Muslim holy month of] Ramadan, he asked the paper to contact him after the holiday.
According to Erdinç Tekir, he had been an IHH volunteer for about ten years (i.e., after the attack on the ferry). He said that for the past two years he was an ordinary IHH employee and received a salary.
He was introduced to IHH by friends after his release from a Turkish prison. However, he said he became close to the organization during the time he was an Abkhazian-Chechen activist (i.e., when he participated in hijacking the ferry).
He admitted participating in the Avrasya hijacking, whose intention was "to make the voice of Chechnya heard by the whole world." He claimed that the common denominator between him and Israel was that both were pirates. However, he said, the ferry hijackers were "pirates performing a good deed," while Israel, he said, was "a cruel pirate."
He said he struggled hard to become a Mavi Marmara passenger because he wanted to make a contribution. He claimed that the ship was not carrying terrorists but volunteers and activists. He also made the [false] claim that IDF soldiers boarded the ship from the sea and air shooting live ammunition. He said the activists on board the ship used force to resist without a special system. During the confrontation he was wounded, held in Israel, released and sent back to Turkey with the rest of the wounded.
11. In November 2009 F. Baderkhan posted an article titled "The exile of North Caucasus abroad and confrontation in Chechnya" on a Russian-language website called "The East and Politics, International Relations in the Asian Countries." According to the article, Chechens who fled to foreign countries were working to further the Chechen cause. Erdinç Tekir was mentioned as one of the hijackers of the Avrasya. He is described as originally from Abkhazia and as having fought in the war between Abkhazia and Georgia from August 1992 to September 1993. The article claimed that the attackers of the ferry belonged to a pan-Turkish Islamic association called Solidarity with Chechnya and the Caucasian Peoples.
12. On April 19, 2001, the Russian news agency Tass Itar reported the Russian security service views on the hijacking of the ferry. According to the item, the spokesman for the Russian security service said he had information indicating that the Turkish security service MIT was involved in the affair, and that the hijackers were connected to it. The news agency and the Russian media claimed at the time that the Turkish security service enabled the armed hijackers, led by Mohammed Tokcan, to reach the ferry. Tokcan was an Abkhazian national living in Turkey, served time in a Turkish prison and escaped. According to the Russian media, he spent two years in Chechnya, was pardoned and returned to Turkey in 1999. In 2001 he took hostages in a hotel in Istanbul and demanded Russia stop its attacks on Chechnya.
3 Information from a study done by the American Evan Kohlman and published by the Danish Institute for International Studies. For the full text of the study see the May 31, 2010 bulletin "A Danish research institute exposes the links the Turkish organization IHH had with Al-Qaeda and global jihad networks"
4 Among those wounded aboard the Mavi Marmara were a relatively large number of first aid workers. In our assessment, including them among the operatives was part of a premeditated plan for a violent confrontation with the IDF, in which they expected there would be many wounded.


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Asian Stocks Mixed as Bank of Japan Hints at New Stimulus Measures in October
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Japanese stocks surge as BOJ opens the door to new stimulus efforts. | Image: AP Photo/Koji Sasahara
Stocks in the Asia Pacific region diverged on Thursday, as investors assessed the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) latest policy decision, which maintained the status quo on a long-running stimulus program designed to boost growth and inflation.
Asian Stock Markets Diverge
Japanese stocks were the clear-cut winners on Thursday, as investors dissected new developments around monetary policy from around the world. The benchmark Nikkei 225 in Tokyo rose 1% to 22,183.53, where it was on track for its highest settlement in four months.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 has gained 7.5% over the past month. | Chart: Yahoo Finance
Mainland China's CSI 300 Index rallied 0.2%. The ASX 200 Index, Australia's benchmark, rose 0.6%.
Hong Kong markets were down more than 1%, while the MSCI AC Asia Pacific edged down 0.1%.
BOJ Keeps Policy on Hold
The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy on hold Thursday, but signaled changes could be coming as early as October. | Image: REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo
Officials at the BOJ voted on Thursday to maintain short-term interest rates at -0.1% and the 10-year government bond yield at zero. The decision was widely predicted by analysts.
In keeping policy on hold, the central bank signaled the possibility of new stimulus measures as early as October.
From the official statement:
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"The BOJ judges that it is becoming necessary to pay closer attention to the possibility that the momentum towards achieving its price target will be lost."
It added:
"Taking this situation into account, the BOJ will re-examine economic and price developments at its next policy meeting, when it updates the outlook for economic activity and prices," it said.
Central banks will remain in focus later in the day, with the Bank of England (BOE) set to announced its interest rate decision. Like the BOJ, the British central bank is widely expected to stand pat on monetary policy.
U.S. Stock Futures Tumble
The Dow and S&P 500 narrowly avoided losses on Wednesday following the Federal Reserve's decision to lower interest rates for the second time in as many meetings. Futures on the main equity gauges declined in overnight trading, pointing to a rocky open on Wall Street.
Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) were last down 46 points, or 0.2%, according to Bloomberg. S&P 500 futures contracts fell 0.2%. Futures on the technology-laden Nasdaq declined 0.4%.
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Sam Bourgi: Financial Editor of CCN.com, Sam Bourgi has spent the past decade focused on economics, markets, and cryptocurrencies. His work has been featured in and cited by some of the world's leading newscasts, including Barron's, CBOE, Yahoo Finance, and Forbes. Sam is based in Ontario, Canada and can be contacted at sam.bourgi@ccn.com or at LinkedIn.

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h1 The excitement is growing so much I think the Geiger counter of Olympo-mania is going to go 'zoink' off the scale.
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The 2012 Olympics are here - and by the time you read this, it should be fairly obvious who many of the winners are. For the athletes, it will come down to going for gold. For brand sponsors, success will be measured in reach and recall metrics. And for the International Olympic Committee success is having as few embarrassing glitches go public as possible.
But there are plenty of losers this year too – and we're not talking about the human rights case of everyone at the Olympic Park having to drink Coke instead of Pepsi. We are witnessing a collective and massive missed opportunity in advertising this year as nothing about the games is left to chance.
By giving some brands a temporary monopoly, Olympic organisers have killed the Darwinian energy that compels advertisers to outdo their competitors, because there are none. And no competitors means no reactive strategies, no guerrilla tactics, and worst of all, no creative spontaneity. Every sponsor at the Olympics is guaranteed success metrics, but they're robbing themselves of those "YES!" moments that galvanise the next steps of creative thinking.
What the Olympic Committee and sponsors should realise is that you can't control the media anymore - and that space you can't control often yields the most exciting results.
Case in point: A recent Specsavers campaign captured the essence of quick thinking perfectly. Inspired by the highly publicised gaffe early at the Olympics that saw the South Korean flag displayed alongside pictures of the North Korean football team, Specsavers was able to apply its long-running "Should have gone to Specsavers" slogan to the situation. Specsavers quickly gained capital on the amusing story, and planted itself squarely on the Olympic news agenda (without violating the IOC's draconian regulations). Could they have planned that ahead of the Games? Not in a million years. All that Specsavers and its copywriters could do was keep an eye out for the opportunity, and seize it when it arrived.
Will future Olympic organisers have the foresight to loosen their grip on ultra-planning? Probably not, but that just means that marketers have to live a little, experiment, and surprise themselves in the four years between each Games.
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Technological change lies at the root of the economic and social progress we have experienced since the first industrial revolution. Yet despite this, the current technological revolution, in addition to fascination, does not cease to generate anxiety. Joseph Schumpeter stated that «in a capitalist society, economic progress implies disorder», and we know that disorder, among humans, leads to unrest. This is why the progress of the past few centuries has been accompanied by the development of public institutions and policies that, to a certain extent, have allowed this disorder to be redirected or governed. The great challenge lies in adapting these institutions and policies to the changes that are currently taking place.
One of the key elements for ensuring that technological change can bring prosperity for the vast majority of the population is the educational system. Besides reaching specific technical knowledge, above all this system must teach people how to learn. To this end, skills such as critical thinking, communication skills and teamwork are important, as are values such as hard work, creativity, rigour, collaboration, honesty and diversity. It is good that various teaching models currently coexist that are moving in this direction, in order to learn best practices from them and extend them across the system as a whole.
Public policies must also take into consideration the effects of technological change on employment and wages. Change produces winners, but also losers. The challenge lies in compensating the latter so that the differences between one and the other are not too marked and so that no groups of the population are excluded from the train of progress.
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Other policies can also help to promote the adoption of new technologies and, in this way, increase the productivity of the economy as a whole. For companies, for example, the degree of flexibility to reorganise their operations and to redefine their different job positions is particularly important, and these are aspects that depend, in part, on the legal framework. There are also regulations that penalise companies that reach a certain size, which ends up preventing many of them from acquiring an adequate scale to invest in new technologies and to get the most out of them. Finally, policies that encourage competition can also serve as a catalyst for innovation, both in terms of reducing the number of sectors protected by regulations and through measures that prevent technology giants from abusing positions of dominance.
The nature of the progress generated by technological change will also depend on whether we use it responsibly. In this regard, the legal framework that we define will constrain certain uses which, as a society, we consider undesirable. But beyond what these formal standards might dictate, business ethics – the conduct of business owners, managers and employees – will be of even greater importance. In the field of data, for instance, there will be companies that adopt business models based on responsible and transparent use of their clients' data, while others will not. Corporate social responsibility is therefore key for combining technological change and economic progress.
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Even the oil giants can now foresee the end of the gasoline age
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"We've never had a better chance …
… to make a greener world. Covid-19 has delivered unusual environmental benefits: cleaner air, lower carbon emissions, a respite for wildlife. Now the big question is whether we can capitalize on this moment. "
The fall in fuel use during the pandemic has caused Shell and BP to fundamentally reappraise their future profitability
Sun 21 Jun 2020 02.00 EDT
BP's forecast for the average oil price over the next 30 years has been cut from $75 per barrel to $55. Photograph: David Sillitoe/The Observer
Coronavirus has dealt the fossil-fuel industry the biggest single blow in its history, and it is clear that 2020's plummeting demand for oil and gas is no mere flesh wound. The global Covid-19 crisis may have already triggered a terminal decline for big oil.
BP's decision last week to reset its oil price forecasts for the next three decades was the latest tremor in a seismic shift for the industry. Its forecasts of a $75-a-barrel oil price over the next 30 years were scrapped in favour of an average price of $55. The watershed decision wiped more than $17bn from the value of its business at a stroke and could mean many of its untapped oil reserves will remain in the ground.
The transition to a renewable future featured prominently in BP's statement. Chief executive Bernard Looney said: "These difficult decisions – rooted in our net-zero ambition and reaffirmed by the pandemic – will better enable us to compete through the energy transition." The company added that the pandemic would probably "accelerate the pace of transition to a lower-carbon economy and energy system".
It is a clear acknowledgement that the progress of the green transformation is unstoppable, only weeks after Royal Dutch Shell too bowed to the inevitable decline of oil industry returns. Shell revealed a dramatic rebasing of its shareholder dividends, wiping three-quarters from the annual payouts expected this year, in its first dividend cut since the second world war.
Both companies acknowledge that the peak in global oil demand is likely to be sooner than expected
Ben van Beurden, Shell's chief executive, said at the time that the pandemic could bring the high-water mark of the oil market closer and may mean that the company shows preference to clean energy projects "which serve us better in the future".
Van Beurden has been more cautious than Looney, but they are heading to the same conclusion. The most ancient of human terrors – a pandemic – has shown two of the world's most powerful polluters to be out of time.
Both companies acknowledge that the peak in global oil demand is likely to come sooner than expected as a result of the collapse in fossil-fuel use during the pandemic, with further momentum provided by governments that focus on a green economic recovery. One research firm, Rystad Energy, believes that more than 280 billion barrels of oil may be left in the ground as the world's appetite for the fuel peaks in seven years' time. Others believe the peak may have passed last year.
Nonetheless, a climate victory is not guaranteed. It will require governments to accelerate plans for a green economy, and that will be a test of voters' political will. Politicians will be wary of testing public resolve for further change when economies around the world have received their worst battering since the second world war.
Some industries, such as aviation, appear to be decades away from the technological breakthroughs that would enable them to make a meaningful contribution to emissions cuts.
This will put further pressure on oil companies to acknowledge their fate and put more management focus, and money, into embracing renewables. BP set a carbon footprint target of net zero by 2050. But by putting just $500m of its annual $12bn investment budget into green energy, it showed that words were not being matched with deeds – a familiar accusation can be levelled at major polluters. This time, though, the existential threats to the planet (both Covid and climate) pose a terminal threat to the fossil fuel majors. BP and Shell are savvy enough to know this.
The admission by oil companies – the corporations with most to lose from a battle against the climate crisis – that their industry is on the cusp of decline renews hope that change is possible.
We've never had a better chance …… to make a greener world. Covid-19 has delivered unusual environmental benefits: cleaner air, lower carbon emissions, a respite for wildlife. Now the big question is whether we can capitalize on this moment. The Guardian aims to lead the debate from the front.


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Delta Motor Corporation war ein philippinischer Hersteller von Automobilen.

Unternehmensgeschichte
Das Unternehmen wurde im Juni 1962 gegründet. Sitz war in Manila. Im November 1962 begann die Produktion von Automobilen für Toyota. Im Dezember 1983 endete die Produktion. 1984 wurde das Unternehmen aufgelöst. Für ein bestimmtes Modell lautete der Markenname Delta.

Fahrzeuge
Das Unternehmen stellte unter anderem die Modelle Toyota Corolla, Corona und Crown her.

Der Delta Mini Cruiser, auch Delta Explorer genannt, war eine Eigenentwicklung und wurde als Delta vermarktet. Er erschien etwa 1980. Dies war ein Geländewagen, der auf dem Toyota Land Cruiser basierte. Es gab ihn sowohl für das Militär als auch für Privatkunden und mit offenen und geschlossenen Aufbauten. Ein Ottomotor mit 1587 cm³ Hubraum und 72 PS bis 75 PS Leistung von Toyota, ein Dieselmotor mit 2000 cm³ Hubraum und 55 PS Leistung von Isuzu sowie ein weiterer Dieselmotor mit 2200 cm³ Hubraum von Toyota standen zur Wahl. Das Unternehmen Peter Müller-Buchhof aus München bot das Fahrzeug für 35.000 DM in Deutschland an.

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Aufgelöst 1984

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How Important is Audio in Online Casino Games
Written by	JR Hartley
Music and audio are hugely important to businesses outside of the music industry. Businesses such as restaurants work hard to try and choose the right music that will make diners feel happy and hungry while selecting joyful music for companies that take many phone calls a day can be the difference between an angry customer and a far less impatient one.
The gaming and online casino industry also uses music and audio in important ways. Listen closely to the online casino games that you play and you'll hear that many of them have great music and sounds.
Audio Helps to Create an Atmosphere
Millions of people all over the world play online casino games because they are easier to access than land-based casinos. Online casinos have invested huge amounts in developing the casino atmosphere which is why brands offer live casino gaming with real, human dealers and some also offer live chats so that players can talk to each other between games.
Audio is another part of that. When you play online casino games, you may hear the coins fall, the ball drop, and the flick of cards being stacked as you're spinning slot machines, watching a ball spin on a roulette wheel or seeing cards be shuffled in a game of blackjack. Online casinos may take place on the computer and mobile screens, but these sounds bring the casino atmosphere to your device.
Music is an Important Part of Licenses
Many of the most popular online casino games are licensed games that use the characters and scenes from popular television shows, movies, and bands. The Grease slot game puts characters Danny and Sandy on the reels as symbols but where would it be without the songs from the musical, which is the most successful musical of all time?
There are other casino games that use licenses such as the Batman Begins, the Rocky, and The X-Files slot games. These movies and TV shows all have incredibly famous theme tunes and without them, players may be less likely to play the slots.
Sound Gives Players That Winning Feeling
Audio is also important for giving players that winning feeling. Experienced casino game players know that hearing the electronic bells chime and hearing the coins drop into the tray is one of the best parts of playing and winning a slot game. The groans from other players as you beat them in a game of poker are fun to hear too.
As online casino games are played on screens and are often played alone, without a room full of people these parts of the winning feeling are missing. However, online casinos have been able to create these, adding sounds to their games and game rooms so that players can feel like they are immersed in the casino experience.
So much goes into developing games. Online casino games may be mostly about the gameplay, but they are supported by audio and music and they may be less successful without it.
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Apple directly compared the graphical capabilities of the 16-inch MacBook Pro against the MSI GE76 Raider gaming notebook at its launch. Here's how it fares against the rest of the notebook's specifications.
Compared: 16-inch MacBook Pro vs Razer Blade 15 Advanced
Apple used the Razer Blade 15 Advanced as a point of comparison for the performance of the M1 Max chip. Here's how the rest of the notebook compares against the 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Compared: iPad mini vs Kindle Paperwhite
The iPad mini is an ideal companion for avid readers, but Amazon's Paperwhite ebook reader is still a good proposition for bookworms. It all depends on how much you read.
Compared: AirPods vs AirPods Pro vs Beats Fit Pro
The new Beats Fit Pro offer Active Noise Cancellation in a package that's cheaper than the AirPods Pro. Here's how they fare against the AirPods Pro and its lower-priced stablemate, AirPods.
Compared: M1 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro versus Mac Pro
Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 Max processor is undeniably a powerhouse. Here's how it compares to Apple's Intel-based Mac Pro tower, and why folks that rely on that machine may need to consider the laptop as a viable upgrade.
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4 Secretly Poisonous Plants You Should Never Eat Root-To-Stem
Here Are Some Plants We Eat All The Time! Do You Know These Are Poisonous?
Written by: Tavishi DograUpdated at: Aug 06, 2020 09:00 IST
What is a great way to reduce waste? Simple! You can eat all the produce from the root to the stem! After all, plenty of nutritious and perfectly tasty parts of plants, often get composted because individuals never believe in eating them. But before you go experimenting all the cast-off stems, roots and seeds in your pantry, know that sometimes there are functional purposes these things don't routinely show up on our dinner plates—generally because they are, dangerous to eat. Both beetroot, spinach and carrot leaves and stem are very beneficial, but there are some plants whose roots and stems are harmful to health, some can be fatal. Would you like to know which source and stem of plants can be dangerous? Here are some produce scraps that are better left in the compost bin.
Asparagus berry
These are ripening berry mostly found in the bushes (which are very much liked, children). Do you know that this berry is poisonous? These contain sapogenins which make you sick. These sapogenins act as toxic to humans and serve as poison for animals. If you eat these berries, you may have vomiting and diarrhoea. Speaking botanically, asparagus "berries" aren't berries at all! Instead, they are seed pods, and each one holds 3 or 4 seeds. That is how it (asparagus) self-propagates. Pick those red berries and allow them to dry naturally in the sun.
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Green potatoes
The potato belongs in the nightshade family—plants of this family store toxic compound solanine in themselves, which is harmful to health. Potatoes will often go green when they are not stored correctly, and they're exposed to light. This is due to the formation of chlorophyll; however, the green colour (which is found in all green plants); is a useful indicator that levels of certain toxins that are harmful to humans, known as glycoalkaloids, may be increased.
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Tomato leaves
Tomatoes also belong to the respective family of potatoes, so they are also not considered suitable for health. In Europe, people were afraid to use it for more than 200 years. Tomato leaves contain solanine and tomatine, which can cause stomach ache. Tomato Leaf Anatomy has compound leaves. The tomato plant leaves are made up of leaflets which are distributed along the compound leaf rachis. While the entire compound leaf is connected to the stem by the petiole, the leaflets are connected to the rachis of the compound leaf by the petiolule.
Eggplant leaves and flowers
Brinjal is a plant under night seed. Eggplant leaves and flowers harm health. Its leaves and flowers contain toxic solanine which can cause stomach and headaches. Eggplant (also known as Solanum melongena), is a tropical, herbaceous, perennial plant, closely related to the tomato. The Solanaceae plant family have a branching stem and long, dull, flat. Coarsely green lobed leaves are arranged alternately on the branches. The eggplant is a delicate, tropical perennial plant often cultivated as a tender or half-hardy annual in temperate climates. The stem is often spiny. The flowers are purple to white, with a five-lobed corolla and yellow stamens.
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Eileen Padberg approached me in 2003 about traveling to Iraq with her to help the Iraqi women. I had just met her, so I was a little hesitant to quit my job with a bank and uproot my life. But, in retrospect, I am so happy that I did. Eileen depended on me to help her through the cultural landscape and I depended on her to implement a plan that would in real time help Iraqi women become independent business women and government officials. Sometimes it seemed like no one thought our efforts were important, but Eileen would never let us give up. We persevered in the face of some very difficult times. My mother and father had moved to Baghdad a few days after the U.S. declared "war." I liked being close to them and knowing that they were there. Unfortunately my father was kidnapped in 2005 and to this day, we know nothing. I cherish the time I spent with Eileen. It was a growing experience.
A truly amazing easy read that brings the war in Iraq and one woman's effort to develop opportunities for women into sharp focus. Without being offensively judgmental Ms. Padberg points out the flaws of American policy and its implementation , and especially the government's failure to even recognize the value in utilizing the skills and experience of women.
Insights from a civilian championing a cause, making connections and improving business opportunities for Iraqi women. Eileen Padberg you are to be commended for your commitment to not only Iraqi women, but to all women. Out of My Lane is unfiltered and a good read!
For three months, I was there with the author and she accurately captures the sense of struggle, danger, frustration, determination and triumph on the part of Iraqis and coalition members that existed in Iraq in 2004 and 2005.
Felt I was in Iraq as well. Great reminder that we all need to get out of our lanes if we want the world to be a better place.
As an expert in military affairs, I found Ms. Padberg's account of her service in Iraq compelling, credible and extremely powerful.
Former Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration; former Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Awarded the President's Medal for dedicated federal service, presented by president George H. W. Bush.
Eileen Padberg writes with a "steely eye and a steady hand", transporting us to the "front line" of rebuilding Iraq while the people are still in war. Tasked with ensuring Iraqi women could build their businesses to help reconstruct a "new" Iraq, Padberg steps into a situation that is even foreign to the locals.
Eileen Padberg's new book, Out of My Lane: Leveling the Playing Field for Iraqi Women, provides a unique perspective on the war in Iraq – that of a 60-year- old civilian and California political consultant dedicated to women's rights, who took on the daunting task of helping repressed Iraqi women participate in the economic rebuilding of their country. It's a gripping tale, both terrifying and fascinating. Eileen brings a new and unique insight to the quest to understand America's seeming tragic inability to bring Iraq either peace or democracy.
Eileen Padberg has long been able to spin a good yarn about political campaigns and corporate communications. In "Out of my Lane" she once again tells a good story that not only entertains but leaves you with a better knowledge of what the Iraqi War was about, how we made some progress as well as met some failures. Eileen does a great job of informing the leader about an all-too- often overlooked program to enhance the lives and financial future of Iraqi women the U.S. at a minimum paid lip service to; but thanks to Eileen and her team, progress was made in spite of hurdles around every corner. The sad part is not enough was allowed to happen by obstacles at every level. While no screaming feminist, Eileen does an artful job of reminding all of us that the lot of women worldwide has a long way to go. This book is a must read for anyone whole is looking for a total picture in our far-too- long involvement in Iraq.
Using a comfortable, easy style in her writing, the author tells about her uphill struggle with both the U.S. and Iraqi governments while trying to fulfill her contract and commitment to aid the Iraqi women into establishing women owned businesses to better their lives and those of their families and friends. Blending her personal, and sometimes humorous, stories with her frustrating roadblocks made this book real and honest. Having spent time in the same facility with Eileen, I too, walked away with a frustration at the lack of preparedness and planning by the U.S. government and yet a feeling of accomplishment in all we were able to do for Iraq. This book is for everyone as it gives all readers a great way to learn about the author's efforts to help the women of Iraq.
Padberg has written a fascinating and compelling tale of her time as a civilian woman working in war-torn Iraq. That alone would qualify it as a great and worthwhile read. But what elevates her book to "must have" status are two truths she lays bare for all to see: American efforts at nation building are a disaster, and if we ever hope to see better days, we need to elect more and more women. That's not the author talking. That's this reader, who's a 65 year old man. Thank you, Eileen Padberg, for an important book.
Full disclosure — the author is a dear friend. I also heard this story in "real time" through emails and the occasional visit during her long 22 months in Iraq. This woman is indomitable. While many highly paid contracts stayed in the Green Zone, Eileen knew it was her mission to educate the women business owners in Iraq how to compete effectively for US small-business contracts. She would not be deterred. With her close associate Esra, they found every way possible to move around the country, to bring women together — women who themselves were at times at risk for attending an American event. They spent each day at personal risk, often with mortars falling nearby, even in the Green Zone. They gave up personal comfort for the adventure of a lifetime — and made a big difference in the lives of many women.


ST. JOSEPH - A Stearns County cider making business is growing. Milk and Honey Cider based out of Cold Spring has just broken ground on a new sampling room west of St. Joseph.
Co-owner Peter Gillitzer says they'll be moving their processing to the new site.
So all of our presses and things like that we'll be moving over to St. Joe. And then our orchards will still remain in Cold Spring. And, we'll be adding another 10 acres in St. Joseph.
Gillitzer says it will be a lot like going to a winery or a brewery, but this is a cidery.
We'll have a nice patio. We'll have some sweet cider for the kids. We'll have an indoor facility where you can buy a bottle or a case. And we'll have six or eight taps with cider.
Gillitzer says you'll be able to buy their products on site. They plan to have six to eight taps with their different varieties of ciders.
Milk and Honey Cider hopes to be open to the public sometime in August. They plan to be open Fridays through Sundays.
They'll be on County Road 51, just west of St. Joseph.
They started their operation on a farm south of Cold Spring about six years ago.


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Meet Our Family-Owned & Operated Roofing Company!
Proudly Based in Euclid & Cleveland, OH
Ken's Parkhill Roofing has been a Cleveland institution for over 70 years. Our team of expert roofing contractors treats every client as one of our own. We understand how daunting roof maintenance can be. As such, we continuously strive to create a sense of care, respect, and sympathy in order to provide you with the best services imaginable!
The phrase "Family Owned and Operated" only scratches the surface as to how Ken's Parkhill Roofing has evolved into the company it is today. The basename of Parkhill Roofing itself carries with it an extensive history of family legacy as well as an ancestral story. The Parkhill story starts in the 1950s when Albert Romanini, a roofer for a number of years prior, decided to begin a roofing company and name it after a street in Cleveland Heights, Ohio where his bride, Anne, grew up.
From the beginning, due to Albert's dedication and workmanship, Northeast Ohio immediately associated quality and service with the name Parkhill Roofing. During these years Albert's son Ken would ride along with his father, learning firsthand the roofing trade as well as the proper ways to treat customers. The two of them would share quality moments filled with not only work, but laughter, joy, and love. Numerous stories can be told of these moments.
After Albert's early death, Ken continued his father's legacy, and even now over a decade into the 21st century, Ken's Parkhill Roofing stands for the same ideals and principles that Albert created years ago.
History, Commitment, and Tradition
Today, Ken, along with his son, a number of other family members, and the rest of the Parkhill team, continues to create stories of success, humor, and joy. Just as important, the entire team understands they represent what Albert created years ago.
They too are dedicated to approaching each and every job, whether it is a repair or a complete renovation, with honesty, integrity, and diligence
Ken Romanini Sr.
PRESIDENT & OPERATIONS MANAGER
Ken has been a part of Parkhill Roofing since the early days when his father told him to hop in the truck and come along with him. Years later he would continue the company's legacy on his own. Ken has been married for over thirty years and has four grown children. Being a member of the roofing industry for forty-plus years, Ken is able to pass along the endless stories of his father, the company, and the Parkhill Family to his thirteen grandchildren.
Kenny Romanini Jr.
PRESIDENT & PROJECT MANAGER
Kenny Jr. fell right into his father's footsteps when he was a young boy by constantly begging Ken Sr. to take him to work. Kenny, a graduate of Miami University, now extends the legacy of his Grandfather's and Father's business into the THIRD GENERATION! He is married and has three small children of his own. Kenny handles the bidding and financial breakdown of projects and jobs.
Joseph Previte
Joe is Ken's brother-in-law and has helped to build Ken's Parkhill Roofing to what it is today by working side by side with Ken for over thirty years. Joe is married and has two grown children of his own. He bounces from job site to job site, supervising the foremen and crew. Together with Ken Sr., the two men could fill your ears with infinite stories from the company's early history.
Peter Insana
OFFICE & PURCHASING MANAGER
Peter, a graduate of John Carroll University and cousin to Ken, provides his office management and purchasing capability to Ken's Parkhill Roofing. His purchasing techniques and capability help to drive down the price of product, passing any savings on to our customers. Pete is usually the first person you will talk to when you contact Parkhill.
Contact Us Today To Learn More About The Team!
Over the decades, our business has prided itself on helping the families and businesses in our community prosper, one roof at a time. To learn more about the expertise and values of our team or to schedule a service, don't hesitate to give us a call or email or fill out the contact form on our site to begin!


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from analyze.argparsers import sum_vm_parser
from util.pjh_utils import *
from trace.vm_common import *
from trace.vm_regex import *

# Globals:

##############################################################################

class MapsFileStats:
	tag = 'MapsFileStats'

	def __init__(self):
		tag = "{}.__init__".format(self.tag)

		self.stats = dict()
		self.is_bytes = dict()
		self.maxkeylen = 0

		return

	# Adds a numeric value to the specified key:
	def add_to_stats(self, key, value, is_bytes=False):
		tag = "{}.add_to_stats".format(self.tag)

		try:
			self.stats[key] += value
		except KeyError:
			self.stats[key] = value
		#print_debug(tag, ("stats[{}] = {}").format(key, self.stats[key]))

		if is_bytes:
			self.is_bytes[key] = True

		if len(key) > self.maxkeylen:
			self.maxkeylen = len(key)

		return

	def print_stats(self):
		tag = "{}.print_stats".format(self.tag)

		for (key, value) in self.stats.items():
			keystr = key.rjust(self.maxkeylen + 2)
			try:
				is_bytes = self.is_bytes[key]
				valstr = pretty_bytes(value)
			except KeyError:
				valstr = str(value)
			print(("{}: {}").format(keystr, valstr))

		return

##############################################################################
# Returns: an open file handle, or None on error.
def open_maps_file(maps_fname):
	tag = 'open_maps_file'

	try:
		maps_f = open(maps_fname, 'r')
	except IOError:
		print_error(tag, ("couldn't open {} for reading").format(
			maps_fname))
		return None

	return maps_f

# Iterates over the lines in the maps file and adds up the size of all of
# the vmas.
# Returns: nothing.
def process_mapsfile(maps_f):
	tag = 'process_mapsfile'

	mapstats = MapsFileStats()
	linenum = 0

	while True:
		linenum += 1
		line = maps_f.readline()
		if not line:
			break

		maps_match = maps_line_re.match(line)
		if not maps_match:
			print_debug(tag, ("not a maps line: {}").format(line))
			continue

		# regex values:
		begin_addr = int(maps_match.group('begin_addr'), 16)
		end_addr = int(maps_match.group('end_addr'), 16)
		perms = maps_match.group('perms').strip()
		offset = int(maps_match.group('offset'), 16)
		dev_major = int(maps_match.group('dev_major'), 16)
		dev_minor = int(maps_match.group('dev_minor'), 16)
		inode = int(maps_match.group('inode'))
		filename = maps_match.group('filename').strip()

		# constructed values:
		length = end_addr - begin_addr
		perms_key = construct_perms_key(perms, inode, filename)

		mapstats.add_to_stats('vma-count', 1)
		mapstats.add_to_stats('total-vm-size', length, True)

		if 'f' in perms_key:
			mapstats.add_to_stats('vma-count-file', 1)
			mapstats.add_to_stats('total-vm-size-file', length, True)
		else:
			mapstats.add_to_stats('vma-count-anon', 1)
			mapstats.add_to_stats('total-vm-size-anon', length, True)

	mapstats.print_stats()

	return

def handle_args(argv):
	tag = 'handle_args'

	parser = sum_vm_parser
	args = parser.parse_args(argv)
	#print_debug(tag, ("parser returned args={}").format(args))

	if args.maps_fname is None or len(args.maps_fname) < 2:
		print_error(tag, ("invalid maps_fname {}").format(maps_fname))
		return (None)

	return (args.maps_fname)

##############################################################################
# Main:
if __name__ == '__main__':
	tag = 'main'

	(maps_fname) = handle_args(sys.argv[1:])
	if not maps_fname:
		print_error(tag, "exiting")
		sys.exit(1)

	maps_f = open_maps_file(maps_fname)
	if not maps_f:
		print_error(tag, "exiting")
		sys.exit(1)

	process_mapsfile(maps_f)

	maps_f.close()

	sys.exit(0)
else:
	print('Must run stand-alone')
	sys.exit(1)


Ascarel is an "antihelmintic," or anti-worm, medication. It prevents worms from growing or multiplying in your body.
Ascarel is used to treat infections caused by worms such as pinworm and roundworm.
Ascarel may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Who should not take Ascarel?
Before taking Ascarel, talk to your doctor about any other medical conditions that you have. This medicine should not be used if you have liver disease or if you have had an allergic reaction to Ascarel in the past.
Do not take Ascarel without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
Do not take Ascarel without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Children younger than 2 years of age should not use Ascarel unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
How should I take Ascarel?
Take Ascarel exactly as directed by your doctor or as directed in the package labeling. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Ascarel may be taken with or without food at any time of the day.
Store Ascarel at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Since Ascarel is usually taken in one dose, you are not likely to miss a dose.
What should I avoid while taking Ascarel?
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Ascarel may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities.
What other drugs will affect Ascarel?
Do not take other anti-worm medicines at the same time as Ascarel unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Other drugs used to treat infections caused by worms may decrease the effectiveness of pyrantel.
Theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair, Theochron, Theo-Bid, Elixophylline, others) may have dangerous side effects when taken during therapy with Ascarel. Your doctor may want to monitor your theophylline blood levels.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Ascarel. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Your pharmacist has more information about Ascarel written for health professionals that you may read.


A Melbourne-based screenwriter, photographer and music commentator. As well as having written a handful of feature film scripts, Conor's written about hip hop albums for Genius and Lucifer's Monocle, interned in Los Angeles and crewed on many short films. His passion for music journalism comes from a deep love of hip hop and an interest in examining the inner workings of artistry. His favourite album is Kanye West's 808s and Heartbreak, his favourite food is pasta and his favourite time of day is sometime around 9:30pm.
Teddy Hookey is a Melbourne-based musician whose interests extend into the broader artistic landscape. He is an economics and Mandarin student playing drums in Mister Savage (his own project), and is involved with the likes of Small Town Alien and Harry Hookey touring throughout Australia. His passion for business and the arts instilled an interest in helping talented artists showcase their work. If you have got something cool going on, Teddy wants to know about it.
Adrian is an Arkansas native who has been experimenting with film since the 7th grade. Over the last three years he has released over one hundred short films and three feature-length films on his Youtube channel The Mooring Line, all of which he wrote, directed, and edited himself. He loves abstract and unconventional storytelling and has been influenced heavily by David Lynch, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Hideaki Anno, and George Lucas. His side interests include pizza, vaporwave, and Super Smash Bros.
rayne cottrell was born N Conway, Arkansas N 1994 & received her BFA from University of Central Arkansas N 2017, with an emphasis N Printmaking. much like ze way she lives her everyday Life; cottrell enjoys creating <~A~><R><~T~> with a vivacious curiosity & playfulness—unbound 2 rules. with an appreciation 4 intense Thought & Thoughtful Color—You can expect ze unexpected when experiencing her work. while she may come off as careless 2 ze unscrupulous viewer—each of her seemingly chaotic decisions (B it N Art or on twitter); R put 4th meticulously & w care.
Melbourne-born and based, Karen can be found lugging art supplies across RMIT campus by day, then cooking pasta to fuel her late night painting antics. Her creative production revolves around classic figurative oil painting, served in a contemporary manner. Inspired by ideas of human frailty and the exposition of weakness and desires, her works favour a reductive approach to intimate composition.
Harry Hookey is a musical artist based in Australia. His passion for music has led him to tour all over Australia as well as in the USA, Africa, Europe and China. He can often be seen playing with his brothers (the Hookey brothers) or playing shows solo with nothing other than some words and an acoustic guitar. Harry has been ARIA nominated for his work, and performed with artists such as Lucinda Williams, Tim Rogers and Paul Kelly. Aside from music, Harry paints and writes short stories for children.
A music producer from Gippsland, Victoria, Jack makes his own songs but occasionally produces for other artists too. He makes songs about love, death, penises, marijuana and Grand Theft Auto. He also raps and make ads when he's in the mood.
Sam Hookey is a Melbourne based keyboard player, harmony singer, banjo shredder and producer. Heavily influenced by jazz and ragtime styles, he plays alongside his brother Teddy in their outfit Mister Savage. As well as that, he plays with his brothers Jack and Harry in their own projects, has featured on ARIA nominated albums and produces his own works. On top of this, he is a fully qualified biomechanical engineer but prefers speaking French, shredding on the keys and dancing.
Kai Perrignon is a USA-born, Melbourne-based screenwriter, director, and occasional film critic. He has seen a couple thousand films, and though his favourites range in taste, he's recently begun to delve deep into the annals of trash cinema. Still, he's a romantic at heart; his screenplays explore ideas of connection, cynicism, and alienation in a confusing world. His works have a special interest in de-stigmatising mental illness.
A Melbourne native, Georgia spends her days exploring the powerful collision between science and the arts. A music lover who dabbles in acting, she completed a bachelor of biomedicine in 2017, majoring in human structure and function. When she's not memorising the twelve cranial nerves, Georgia can be found translating her fascination with human anatomy into visual art, experimenting with life drawing, printmaking, or the odd splash of watercolour. Her realistic style reflects ideas of beauty, perception and human nature. Georgia is also an obsessive baker and can usually be counted on for a batch of fudgy brownies or a decadent lemon tart.
Alex Vasquez has been developing his photography and cinematography skills for over three years and each day learns something new. From shooting photos for his university's school newspaper to helping film videos for an advertising agency, Alex has been learning the ropes and hopes to continue seeing where the journey takes him. Alex is currently studying Communications at San Diego State University.


These low FODMAP sushi balls make a lovely lunchtime salad and are quick to make. You can find my low FODMAP recipe for sweet chilli sauce here.
Microwave the rice according to packet directions. Then open the pouch and pour the rice wine vinegar over the rice, leave it to soak in.
Open the tinned salmon and drain. Shred the nori sheet into small flakes. In a medium sized bowl combine the mayonnaise, salmon, crushed nori, and rice. Stir until it is combined well.
Using wet hands (so the mixture doesn't stick) measure out the mixture using a tablespoon. Roll each tablespoon into a small ball (about the size of a walnut. 4 sushi balls per serve). Pour the sesame seeds onto a plate and roll each ball until lightly covered in sesame seeds.
Make the salad. Measure out the baby spinach, peel and dice the oranges, peel the carrot into ribbons, peel and cut the cucumber into chunks.
Make the salad dressing by combining the rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce and rice bran oil in a small jar or bowl. Mix until well combined.
Plate the salad and sushi balls into the recommended number of serves, and drizzle with sweet chilli soy dressing.
Nori sheets are found in most Asian food stores and should be stocked in your local supermarket.
Try and find a sweet chilli sauce that is garlic and onion free and doesn't contain other high FODMAP ingredients like honey or high fructose corn syrup. If you can't find one you, try making our low FODMAP sweet chilli Sauce.
Choose a medium-grain brown or white rice that can be cooked quickly in the microwave.


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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis will visit Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, Qatar and Djibouti starting on Tuesday, the Pentagon said in a statement on Friday (April 14).
It said Mattis would "reaffirm key US military alliances," and "discuss cooperative effort to counter destabilising activities and defeat extremist terror organisations" during the April 18-23 tour.
In Israel, he will hold talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the statement said.


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What is the Average Salary for an Online Psychology Degree Graduate?
Far too many people assume that the online psychology degree graduate average salary differs from the average salary reported by those who graduated from traditional colleges. The simple truth is that the number of online schools that lacked accreditation dropped in recent years and that more and more traditional schools now offer online programs. When you attend one of those schools, no one will know that you didn't attend classes on campus every week and that you finished your degree online. Online graduates earn just as much as traditional graduates do.
What do Psychologists do?
Ask any psychologist what an average day looks like in the field and you'll likely get a laugh in response. Psychology is one large topic with a number of fields relating back to that topic. Occupational psychologists work with patients dealing with issues and health problems at work, while engineering psychologists research products and create new products that are easier to use. You might also work as a clinical psychologist or a counseling psychologist and see patients in your private office or in a nearby clinic. Psychologists often look at how environmental factors impact the lives of their patients.
While the online psychology degree graduate average salary doesn't differ from the salary reported by those who graduated from traditional schools, you still want to know how much you can expect to make. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary of all psychologists working in the field is $69,280, which is nearly twice the median wage reported across all industries. This salary comes out to a median wage of $33.31 an hour. Those working in the field can earn as much as $100,000 or more a year, while some people make much less.
Psychologist Job Outlook
The BLS believes that the number of psychology jobs will grow at an average rate in the coming years. From 2012 to 2022, the BLS believes that psychology jobs will grow at a rate of 12 percent, which means that more than 18,000 new jobs will open in the field. In 2012, approximately 160,200 people worked as psychologists, and those psychologists had a college degree and fulfilled a residency requirement. This residency requirement requires that graduate students spend 200 hours or more working in a clinical setting under the supervision of a licensed counselor.
What About Your School?
The online psychology degree graduate average salary is usually the same as the salary earned by students graduating from a traditional school, but this only applies to accredited programs. Programs with accreditation from the American Psychological Association offer students a better understanding of psychological topics, give them the chance to work in the field and provide students with a strong background in the fundamentals. Your school should list its accreditation on its website or in the paperwork it sends you.
The idea that online students make less than traditional students isn't necessarily true. Those graduating from schools that lack accreditation often have a harder time finding a job and make less money than their peers. Those that graduate from an accredited school earn an online psychology degree graduate average salary that is the same as their peers.
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package org.apache.flink.runtime.jobmaster.slotpool;

import org.apache.flink.runtime.clusterframework.types.AllocationID;
import org.apache.flink.runtime.clusterframework.types.ResourceProfile;
import org.apache.flink.runtime.clusterframework.types.SlotProfile;
import org.apache.flink.runtime.jobmaster.SlotRequestId;

import org.slf4j.Logger;
import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory;

import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.Optional;
import java.util.concurrent.CompletableFuture;
import java.util.stream.Collectors;

import static org.apache.flink.util.Preconditions.checkNotNull;

/** The provider serves physical slot requests. */
public class PhysicalSlotProviderImpl implements PhysicalSlotProvider {
    private static final Logger LOG = LoggerFactory.getLogger(PhysicalSlotProviderImpl.class);

    private final SlotSelectionStrategy slotSelectionStrategy;

    private final SlotPool slotPool;

    public PhysicalSlotProviderImpl(
            SlotSelectionStrategy slotSelectionStrategy, SlotPool slotPool) {
        this.slotSelectionStrategy = checkNotNull(slotSelectionStrategy);
        this.slotPool = checkNotNull(slotPool);
        slotPool.disableBatchSlotRequestTimeoutCheck();
    }

    @Override
    public CompletableFuture<PhysicalSlotRequest.Result> allocatePhysicalSlot(
            PhysicalSlotRequest physicalSlotRequest) {
        SlotRequestId slotRequestId = physicalSlotRequest.getSlotRequestId();
        SlotProfile slotProfile = physicalSlotRequest.getSlotProfile();
        ResourceProfile resourceProfile = slotProfile.getPhysicalSlotResourceProfile();

        LOG.debug(
                "Received slot request [{}] with resource requirements: {}",
                slotRequestId,
                resourceProfile);

        Optional<PhysicalSlot> availablePhysicalSlot =
                tryAllocateFromAvailable(slotRequestId, slotProfile);

        CompletableFuture<PhysicalSlot> slotFuture;
        slotFuture =
                availablePhysicalSlot
                        .map(CompletableFuture::completedFuture)
                        .orElseGet(
                                () ->
                                        requestNewSlot(
                                                slotRequestId,
                                                resourceProfile,
                                                slotProfile.getPreferredAllocations(),
                                                physicalSlotRequest
                                                        .willSlotBeOccupiedIndefinitely()));

        return slotFuture.thenApply(
                physicalSlot -> new PhysicalSlotRequest.Result(slotRequestId, physicalSlot));
    }

    private Optional<PhysicalSlot> tryAllocateFromAvailable(
            SlotRequestId slotRequestId, SlotProfile slotProfile) {
        Collection<SlotSelectionStrategy.SlotInfoAndResources> slotInfoList =
                slotPool.getAvailableSlotsInformation().stream()
                        .map(SlotSelectionStrategy.SlotInfoAndResources::fromSingleSlot)
                        .collect(Collectors.toList());

        Optional<SlotSelectionStrategy.SlotInfoAndLocality> selectedAvailableSlot =
                slotSelectionStrategy.selectBestSlotForProfile(slotInfoList, slotProfile);

        return selectedAvailableSlot.flatMap(
                slotInfoAndLocality ->
                        slotPool.allocateAvailableSlot(
                                slotRequestId,
                                slotInfoAndLocality.getSlotInfo().getAllocationId(),
                                slotProfile.getPhysicalSlotResourceProfile()));
    }

    private CompletableFuture<PhysicalSlot> requestNewSlot(
            SlotRequestId slotRequestId,
            ResourceProfile resourceProfile,
            Collection<AllocationID> preferredAllocations,
            boolean willSlotBeOccupiedIndefinitely) {
        if (willSlotBeOccupiedIndefinitely) {
            return slotPool.requestNewAllocatedSlot(
                    slotRequestId, resourceProfile, preferredAllocations, null);
        } else {
            return slotPool.requestNewAllocatedBatchSlot(
                    slotRequestId, resourceProfile, preferredAllocations);
        }
    }

    @Override
    public void cancelSlotRequest(SlotRequestId slotRequestId, Throwable cause) {
        slotPool.releaseSlot(slotRequestId, cause);
    }
}


Demonstrating its commitment to making leak-free hassle-free across the water and wastewater industry, Trelleborg's pipe seals operation has launched a new app designed to help pipe and manhole manufacturers select the right pipe seals to enhance their product offering. Trelleborg's new 'Seal Selector' app is available for use on all mobile devices and platforms, including iOS and Android smartphones.
Bill Hagenberg, President for Trelleborg's pipe seals operation, says: "We understand that the reputation of pipe and manhole manufacturers depend on the performance of their products, not only during installation, but over its service life too. That's why here at Trelleborg, we hold a long-standing commitment to creating high quality solutions that help manufacturers to make completely leak-free pipes, manholes and connectors entirely achievable.
The app requires users to first specify their product requirement: plastic, concrete or connector. For those that require seals for plastic and concrete applications, users are then asked to provide application needs, such as pressure / non-pressure, integrated / non-integrated and pipe / manhole. Additionally, users are asked to provide a number of other parameters including pipe diameter, dimensions and tolerances. While those that select connector applications, are required to specify connecting pipe outside diameter, desired seal thickness and corresponding hole size.
After which, users are then provided with the optimum seal type, reference number, description and datasheet for their specific needs. Users are also invited to submit their contact details for their regional Sales Manager to get in touch.
The 'Seal Selector' app is available for download from the Apple store, Google Play and the Trelleborg pipe seals operation website: www.trelleborg.com/Pipe-Seals.


The Google Shopping ads extension installs and adds Google Shopping features to Magento. To review additional information, see the Google Shopping ads Channel Marketplace page.
Magento Instance: Google Shopping Ads Channel can be installed on instances with Magento Open Source and Magento Commerce versions 2.2.X and 2.3.X. We do not support the extension on Magento 2.1 or Magento 1.
Magento Web Account: You should have a Magento web account, which is used to create and track an API key.
API Key: Get a Google Shopping ads API key through your Magento web account. The following instructions include these steps.
Google accounts: During onboarding, you will create and configure any required Google accounts and settings. Consider using email accounts for your business as the account will be the primary owner (admin) of the Google, Google Merchant Center and Google Ads accounts you set in this integration.
Google account: We recommend using a Google account for your business or company, not a personal Google account.
Google Merchant Center account: You will create these accounts during onboarding. You cannot use an existing GMC account. If you have store URLs claimed and verified by an existing GMC account, you will need to unclaim.
Google Ads account: You will create these accounts during onboarding. You cannot use an existing Google ads account.
Google Shopping ads Channel install is a .zip file available from the Magento Marketplace. It includes a composer.json which provides the name magento/google-shopping-ads and the available version.
Log in with your Magento web account.
Click the Marketplace tab, then click My Purchases.
Locate and select Google Shopping ads Channel.
On the extension page, select the version from the drop-down menu.
For the component name and version, click Technical Details.
Follow all instrutions for Extension Installation.
After installing, enter an API Key to complete configuration.
On the Admin sidebar, click Marketing. Then under Advertising Channels, click Google Shopping ads.
If you need an API Key, the following screen displays.
Click Sign in to access your Magento web account. The Magento Accounts page loads, displaying the Api Portal tab.
You may need to login with your Magento web account credentials. If you need to create an account, visit here and register.
API keys are available through the Api Portal tab. Copy the key.
If you need to create a new key, enter a description like "Google Shopping ads" and click Add. Copy this new key.
Return to the Magento Admin tab and click Add Key on the Amazon welcome screen.
On the Admin sidebar, click Marketing. Then under Advertising Channels, click Google Shopping ads. Magento verifies and validates the entered API key, continuing with onboarding.
See Onboarding Google Shopping ads to continue.
If an update is available, a message displays when opening Google Shopping ads Channel.
Complete the upgrade following the instructions Upgrade an extension.


The KMM dryer provides many advantages over conventional membrane dryer models. The "inflow" design ensures outstanding drying results by effectively removing moisture, enhancing pressure stability and reducing pressure differential. The welded aluminum housing and epoxy powder coating provide durability in harsh environments. Its lightweight design requires no additional support structure, and the space-saving modular design connects easily to prefilters and afterfilters. In-line filters are recommended with a KMM to prevent contaminants from reaching the sensitive membrane fibres.
Compared to conventional membrane fiber dryers, the fibers in the Kaeser membrane module many more fibers that are significantly finer, thereby increasing their surface area. In turn, this delivers superior drying performance compared to conventional designs. The high mechanical stability of the membrane fibers also helps ensure superior performance.
The hollow membrane fibers consist of a highly porous support layer and an internal, water-permeable separation layer. The pressure differential between the moist compressed air outside the fiber and the almost atmospheric flow of purge air through the center encourages water molecules to permeate through the fiber wall. As a result, the pores of the support layer always remain permeable.
The spiral helical structure of the fibers in the inner chamber of the dryer module means that the module is now shorter, yet has the same drying capacity as previous, longer models – while still achieving a greater active membrane surface area per unit of volume. The helical fiber structure also promotes even distribution of air around the fibers and encourages the movement of water molecules.
Moist compressed air flows into the module casing, where it comes into contact with the membrane fibers. A minimal amount of this now dry compressed air is used as purge air and is drawn upwards around the fibers and expands to atmospheric pressure. The resulting increase in volume increases the air's water retention capacity. In combination with with the selectivity of the membrane, the differing water content of the purge air flow and the flow of air to be dried (both flowing in opposite directions), allows water molecules - almost exclusively - to diffuse through the fiber wall. There are separate outlets for the dried compressed air and the purge air.