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Use different actions such as sorting, searching, or filtering on the table view of the queues.
Searching and filtering
For ease of access, apply search parameters to ID, Start Time, Work item result, Status, and Queue Name columns.
Specify the search parameters in the search bar for Queue Name. When you specify search parameters for the same column, the system searches using OR operator. When you specify search parameters for different columns, the system searches using AND operator.
Choose the search parameters from a list in the search bar for Work Item Status.
Apply filters to Work Item Result to quickly track the final status of the work item. For example if the work item was completed or skipped.
Use the Work Item ID to search for specific work items and combine with the Start Time to monitor the progress of the work items that you search based on the ID. The Start Time filters the list of all work items that start between two given Start Date and Start Time. For example, all work items started between 01/08/2021 13:00 hrs. and 31/08/2021 15:00 hrs.
Note: Use a hyphen (-) as separator between IDs as any other symbol gives an error. For example, 100-250.
The following describes the list of items that can be viewed in the table:
Table Item
ID Shows the system generated id for a work item. When a work item is added to a queue, system generates an id for that work item.
Shows Work item status:
Use the View queues details page to view the details of a particular queue.
Start Time and End Time Shows the work item's processing start/end time and date.
Modified by Shows the name of the last user who had modified the work item.
Last Modified Shows the time and date when the work item was modified last.
Note: Apart from the above system generated columns, the fields that you define in your work item are also displayed as columns.
Actions on table column
Use the following actions on a table column:
Click a column to sort it in ascending and descending order. You can sort up to three columns by holding the Shift key when you click two more columns. This gives you the option of sorting two additional columns. This way the sorting is done on the entire table and not just the data that is currently visible to you. The last sorting is stored in memory applied by a user per session.
Drag a column to the left or right
Move your mouse cursor at the end of the column and drag to re-size
Actions on work items
Use the following tasks on specific work items:
Refresh Allows you to refresh the table contents so that you can view the latest work item status
Delete Allows you to delete one or multiple work items.
Mark complete Allows you to mark one or more work items as Complete whose status is On hold, Data Error, or Ready to run.
New Allows you to mark one or more work items as New whose status is On hold, or Data Error
On hold Allows you to mark one or more work items as On hold whose status is New
Customize columns
Allows you to show or hide specific columns. By default, all columns are displayed including the ones defined in the work item.
Alternately, select work items and use the following actions. Note that these actions can be performed only at a table level and not on individual work items.
View Allows you to view details of selected work item.
Edit Allows you to edit details of selected work item. You can see this icon only if you are the Queue Owner or Participant or Consumer and the status of the work item is Unsuccessful, On hold, or Data error
Delete Allows you to delete the selected work item. Note that if a work item is in Active state, you are not allowed to delete it.


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speak among themselves. I will cover the Hbase specific protocols in this post especially protocol buffer ones.
In the Hbase 0.96.0 release, hbase is moving to protocol buffers for communicating with different sub-systems. There are 5 major protocols which is used as shown in the figure above.
MasterMonitorProtocol , Protocol that a client uses to communicate with the Master (for monitoring purposes).
GetTableDescriptorsResponse: The TableSchema (see below for the description of TableSchema) for all the requested tables.
GetClusterStatusResponse: The ClusterStatus object is returned.
IsMasterRunningResponse: returns True if the master is available.
MasterAdminProtocol, Protocol that a client uses to communicate with the Master (for admin purposes).
AddColumnRequest: Add a column to the specified table. Req contains tableName: table to modify and column: ColumnFamilySchema.
ModifyColumnRequest: Modifies an existing column on the specified table. Req contains tableName: table to modify and column: ColumnFamilySchema.
MoveRegionRequest: Move a region to a specified destination server. The request that contains region:The RegionSpecifier destServerName: The ServerName of the destination regionserver. If passed the empty byte array we'll assign to a random server.
AssignRegionRequest: Assign a region to a server chosen at random. req contains the RegionSpecifier. Will use existing RegionPlan if one found.
UnassignRegionRequest: Unassign a region from current hosting regionserver. Region will then be assigned to a regionserver chosen at random. Region could be reassigned back to the same server. Req contains a RegionSpecifier (Will clear any existing RegionPlan if one found) and a bool to say wether to force it or not (Will remove region from regions-in-transition too if present as well as from assigned regions — radical!.If results in double assignment use hbck -fix to resolve).
OfflineRegionRequest: Offline a region from the assignment manager's in-memory state. The region should be in a closed state and there will be no attempt to automatically reassign the region as in unassign. This is a special method, and should only be used by experts or hbck. Req contains the RegionSpecifier to make offline. Will clear any existing RegionPlan if one found.
DeleteTableRequest: Deletes a table. Req contains the table name in bytes.
EnableTableRequest: Puts the table on-line (only needed if table has been previously taken offline).Req contains the table name in bytes.
DisableTableRequest: Take table offline. Req contains the table name in bytes.
CreateTableRequest: Creates a new table asynchronously. If splitKeys are specified, then the table will be created with an initial set of multiple regions.If splitKeys is null, the table will be created with a single region. Also contains the TableSchema.
StopMasterRequest: Stop HBase Master only. Does not shutdown the cluster.
BalanceRequest: Run the balancer. Will run the balancer and if regions to move, it will go ahead and do the reassignments. Can NOT run for various reasons. Check logs.
BalanceResponse: BalanceResponse that contains: balancerRan: True if balancer ran and was able to tell the region servers to unassign all the regions to balance (the re-assignment itself is async), false otherwise.
SetBalancerRunningRequest: Turn the load balancer on or off. req SetBalancerRunningRequest that contains: on: If true, enable balancer. If false, disable balancer. synchronous: if true, wait until current balance() call, if outstanding, to return.
EnableCatalogJanitorRequest: Enable/Disable the catalog janitor.contains: enable: If true, enable catalog janitor. If false, disable janitor.
AdminProtocol, Protocol that a HBase client uses to communicate with a region server.
GetRegionInfoRequest: Get the information of a region identified with RegionSpecifier. Also say wether to retrieve the compaction state (NONE, MINOR, MAJOR, MINOR_AND_MAJOR) of the given region.
GetRegionInfoResponse: returns the RegionInfo and the comapction state (if requested) of the region.
GetStoreFileRequest: Get a list of store files for a set of column families in a particular region identified with RegionSpecifier.If no column family is specified, get the store files for all column families.
GetStoreFileResponse: A list of all store file names of the region.
GetOnlineRegionRequest: Get information of all the region which are online in a particular region server.
GetOnlineRegionResponse: list of RegionInfo of all the regions which are in online state in the given region server.
CloseRegionRequest: Closes the specified region and will use or not use ZK during the close according to the specified flag. req contains RegionSpecifier, ServerName transitionInZK flag etc.
CloseRegionResponse: A flag indicating that the region is closed or not.
FlushRegionRequest: Flushes the MemStore of the specified region identified with RegionSpecifier on the region server. This method is synchronous. req has a optional timestamp above which the region should be flushed otherwise not.
FlushRegionResponse: Has last flush time and a bool specifying wether the region was flushed or not (this field is not used in the code now).
SplitRegionRequest: Split a region identified by the RegionSpecifier on the region server. This method currently flushes the region and then forces a compaction which will then trigger a split. The flush is done synchronously but the compaction is asynchronous.
CompactRegionRequest: Compacts the region identified by RegionSpecifier. Performs a major compaction if the flag is set to true. This method is asynchronous.
ReplicateWALEntryRequest: Replicates the given entries. The guarantee is that the given entries will be durable on the slave cluster if this method returns without any exception."hbase.replication" has to be set to true for this to work.
RollWALWriterResponse: A list of regions to flush.
GetServerInfoRequest: Get some information of the region server.
GetServerInfoResponse: Response contains the ServerName and the webui port.
StopServerRequest: Stop the region server. req contains an reason to stop.
ClientProtocol, Protocol that a HBase client uses to communicate with a region server.
GetRequest: Get data from a table. Perform a single Get operation. Unless existenceOnly is specified, return all the requested data for the row that matches exactly, or the one that immediately precedes it if closestRowBefore is specified. If existenceOnly is set, only the existence will be returned.
GetResponse: Contains the row to be fetched / the closest row before. If only existence was requested a bool is sent indicating if the row exists or not.
MutateRequest: Mutate data in a table (APPEND, INCREMENT, PUT_DELETE). Perform a single Mutate operation.Optionally, you can specify a condition. The mutate will take place only if the condition is met. Otherwise,the mutate will be ignored.
MutateResponse: In the response result, parameter processed (only in PPEND and INCREMENT) is sent back along with a bool ( for PUT and DELETE) which indicates if the mutate actually happened.
ScanRequest: Instead of get from a table, you can scan it with optional filters. You can specify the row key range, time range, the columns/families to scan and so on. A scan request. Initially, it should specify a scan. Later on, you can use the scanner id returned to fetch result batches with a different scan request. The scanner will remain open if there are more results, and it's not asked to be closed explicitly. You can fetch the results and ask the scanner to be closed to save a trip if you are not interested in remaining results. req contains a RegionSpecifier.
ScanResponse: Contains the result of the scan (rows). If there are no more results, moreResults will be false. If it is not specified, it means there are more.
LockRowRequest: Lock a row in a table explicitly from the client. Req contains RegionSpecifier.
LockRowResponse: Returns the lock id and TTL (not implemented in code yet)of the lock.
UnlockRowRequest: Unlock a locked row in a table. req contains the RegionSpecifier and the lockId.
BulkLoadHFileRequest: Atomically bulk load multiple HFiles (say from different column families) into an open region. Req contains RegionSpecifier and Column name and the file path.
BulkLoadHFileResponse: A bool indicating wether the files are loaded or not.
ExecCoprocessorRequest: Executes a single org.apache.hadoop.hbase.ipc.CoprocessorProtocol method using the registered protocol handlers. Req contains the RegionSpecifier. An individual coprocessor call. You must specify the protocol, the method, and the row to which the call will be executed. You can specify the configuration settings in the property list. The parameter list has the parameters used for the method. A parameter is a pair of parameter name and the binary parameter value. The name is the parameter class name. The value is the binary format of the parameter, for example, protocol buffer encoded value.
ExecCoprocessorResponse: Result of the call.
MultiRequest: Execute multiple actions on a table: get, mutate, and/or execCoprocessor. You can execute a list of actions on a given region in order. If it is a list of mutate actions, atomic can be set to make sure they can be processed atomically, just like RowMutations.
MultiResponse: List of action due to the operations happened.
RegionServerStatusProtocol, Protocol that a RegionServer uses to communicate its status to the Master.
RegionServerStartupRequest: Sent when the region server first starts up. req contains port num, start code, and the server current time in ms.
RegionServerReportRequest: Periodical report sent from region server (ServerName) which contains ServerLoad.
ReportRSFatalErrorRequest: Report the Region Server abort (may be due to Oom or HDFS problems) to master. Req contains the ServerName and error Message.
ClusterId : Content of the '/hbase/hbaseid', cluster id, znode.
RegionState: State of the region while undergoing transition. Has RegionInfo, State and the timestamp.
RegionInTransition: Identifies all the regions in Transition. Has RegionSpecifier and RegionState.
LiveServerInfo: Describes each Live server with its ServerName and the current ServerLoad.
The count and names of region servers in the cluster.
The name of the active master for the cluster.
The name(s) of the backup master(s) for the cluster, if they exist.
The number of regions deployed on the cluster.
The number of requests since last report.
per server and per region.
Has HBaseVersionFileContent, LiveServerInfo, ServerName (for dead servers), RegionInTransition, ClusterId, Coprocessor, ServerName (for master), ServerName (for backupMaster) etc.
TableSchema: Describes a table, has Table name and ColumnFamilySchema for each column family present.
ColumnFamilySchema: Describes the column family name and other attributes like Bloom filter, inMemory etc.
RegionInfo: Protocol buffer version of HRegionInfo. Has information like regionId, table name, start key, end key etc.
RegionSpecifier: You can specify region by region name, or the hash of the region name, which is known as encoded region name.
RegionLoad: Describes the Load on a given region server. Has informations about store files, req counts, index size and bloom size.
ServerLoad: Describes the load on a given server. Has information like req count, memory used, RegionLoads, Coprocessor etc.
KeyValue: The generic key type used in HLog. Has information like row, family, qualifier, timestamp, and the key type for mutable operations.
ServerName: Host , port of a server.
NameStringPair: A generic name value pair in String format.
NameBytesPair: A generic name value pair in bytes format.
RpcException: The Server sends an exception message if the request throws an exception. It contains the class which threw up and the stack.
RpcResponse: The server sends back a RpcResponse object as response.At the data level this looks like <protobuf-encoded-length-of-serialized-RpcResponse-obj><RpcResponse-object serialized>. RpcException is optional here.
RootRegionServer: Content of the root-region-server znode which contains the ServerName hosting the root region currently.
Master: ServerName of the current master store in master znode.
ClusterUp: Content of the '/hbase/shutdown', cluster state, znode. If this znode is present, cluster is up. Currently the data is cluster startDate.
RegionTransition: What we write under unassigned up in zookeeper as a region moves through open/close, etc., regions. Details a region in transition. Contains originServerName, regionName, createTime etc.
SplitLogTask: WAL SplitLog directory znodes have this for content. Used doing distributed WAL splitting. Holds current state and name of server that originated split. Contains state and SevrverName.
Table: The znode that holds state of table (Enabled, Disabled etc). If no znode for a table, its state is presumed enabled.
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10 August, 2022 /in Risk, Spotlight /by Stephen Kiely
Boat sales in the UK will be protected from money-laundering criminals after a major technology deal has been secured for brokers and agents.
The Association of Yacht Brokers and Agents (ABYA) has entered into a strategic partnership with SmartSearch, the UK's leading provider of anti-money laundering (AML) software.
The deal will provide ABYA members with a streamlined, user-friendly platform to verify the identity of boat sellers and buyers, irrespective of where they are in the world.
The UK's leading anti-corruption organisation Transparency International has identified boat sales as a conduit for money-laundering and ABYA has been working with HM Treasury and UK Finance to ensure all yacht brokers in the UK and Europe meet the highest AML and sanctions check standards.
The partnership with SmartSearch will provide ABYA members with a product suite of Know Your Business and Know Your Customer services in one user journey, allowing them to conduct verification checks quickly and effectively on customers anywhere in the world.
Peter Norris, ABYA chairman, said, "ABYA takes the subject of AML extremely seriously. It is our mission to set and uphold the highest standards for marine professionals, as well as to increase our relevance to our members, affiliates, and their clients.
"Our partnership with SmartSearch will put ABYA at the forefront of the marine sector's ever-changing compliance landscape. It will allow us to deliver an affordable, cost-effective, and streamlined compliance solution to our members, ensuring their AML and sanctions procedures meet HM Treasury and Financial Conduct Authority regulations."
Jade Kirk, enterprise business development manager at SmartSearch added: "We are delighted to be partnering with ABYA to give their members peace of mind knowing that their compliance obligations will be taken care of.
"SmartSearch already works closely with the marine industry and, with potential new regulations looming, we take pride in being able to lessen the burden that comes with compliance, especially for smaller broker firms.
"ABYA is a forward-thinking organisation which understands the importance of compliance and wants to ensure its members are properly protected.
"We are looking forward to a great partnership."
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We plan on doing Autumn on the Green tomorrow in Danville. Hope to see you there CT. We plan to be there about noon. It's been a rough start to our vacation as I got hit with stomach flue the night we left. Feeling much better, had a great drive today over to Stowe and back. Colors vary as you travel elevation, rt 232 and a stop at Kettle pond this evening was lovely. Hope all are enjoying their vacations!
CT, no worries, I'm sorry, this trip has seen a few last minute adjustments. Beginning with my "bug", I left my phone home, another Daughter is shipping it, my daughter here in Lisbon took a new job last week which has limited time she can spend with us to just this weekend. So all I can say is "there's always next year! ". I think we are going to do the Kanc tomorrow, then my hubby and I will have the rest of the week to explore. Take care and safe and beautiful travels!
Hi Janice. It was nice to read about your wonderful day. So sorry you got sick and lost your phone but glad both of those problems have resolved. Enjoy the rest of your trip and looking forward to your photos. Enjoy!
Hi Carol! I can't wait to see your photos! They are always stunning and an inspiration to me. We are so enjoying our stay, can't wait till I can slow down and soak it all in............but then again that means it's over. . So fleeting, enjoy it all!


Do Not Click On This File. It will Delete All your non-hidden C:\Windows files.
As mentioned earlier in the show, Microsoft released a service pack for Windows XP. It fixes a serious security hole that Microsoft has known for over 11 weeks.
The security hole involves Windows XP help. The hole allows anyone to put a link on a website that can wipe out a certain hard drive directories.
Perform a search for a file on your C drive called "uplddrvinfo.htm".
Once you have found the file, delete it or rename it. Doing so will not hinder your ability to use Windows XP.
Microsoft has asked anyone finding such a certificate to contact it at secure@microsoft.com.
A security hole found in Microsoft's Office 97 application suite can allow malicious code to take over a user's PC without their knowledge, Microsoft has confirmed.
The company plans to post a security bulletin that will include instructions on how to easily upgrade to Jet 4.0 via Microsoft's Office Update Web site.


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Review: The Highland Witch by Susan Fletcher
July 16, 2021 July 16, 2021 Nichole Louise
The Highland Witch (entitled Corrag or Witch's Light in some countries) by Susan Fletcher is based on the events of the 1692 Glencoe Massacre of Clan MacDonald, told from the perspective of a outsider named Corrag. The massacre occured after the MacDonald Clan swore their oath (albeit by a forced hand) to King William "too late," subsequently solidifying the Jacobite cause in Scotland for years to come. Corrag's tale is framed in that the story begins with her in jail awaiting execution while she tells her story to Charles Leslie, who in reality published the story of the Glencoe Massacre.
Originally from England, Corrag races north to Scotland at the request of her mother who is about to be hanged for witchcraft. By association, Corrag herself is viewed as a witch given her knowledge of herbs, healing, and her sensitive focus toward the natural world. Corrag's grey mare takes her north, and the bond she shares with the animal (and the many she meets thereafter) is deep and heartbreaking. In fact, this entire novel is heartbreaking. Susan Fletcher's writing style and her description of very specific details otherwise overlooked are astoundingly original and heartwrenching.
I wasn't expecting this novel, but in a good way. Fletcher's style and prose are unlike anything I've ever read–so much so that this novel brought actual tears to my eyes TWICE. Yes, I've read a lot of well done and beautiful books, but very rarely have I actually shed tears. I would love to adapt this book into a screenplay, as I saw it playing out like a thought Jane Campion film.
The way Corrag tells her tale to Charles Leslie is through heart and feeling, and by extension these are the same ways in which the reader can feel so deeply her apprpeciation of the small beauties in life, her unrequited love, and her peace in loneliness.
Whether Corrag was a real historical figure or not, we may never know. Scottish folklore tells of a Highland witch named Corrag who tried to warn the MacDonald Clan about the impending British attack, but many did not believe her and were killed.
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Love London Love Culture's Show Picks of the Week: Sunday 15th December
Here's a guide to a few of the shows that have been proving popular on LLLC this week…
Aladdin, New Victoria Theatre: the New Victoria Theatre in Woking's 2019 pantomime is now officially playing! Starring former Strictly Come Dancing star Brendan Cole and comedian Bobby Davro – expect plenty of laughs and fun!
Cyrano de Bergerac, Playhouse Theatre: for those looking for something a bit different, head to the Playhouse Theatre to catch James McAvoy and director Jamie Lloyd's latest collaboration. It is based on Edmond Rostand's play that has been adapted for this production by Martin Crimp. Catch up with our review here.
Coming Clean, Trafalgar Studios: while not in the theatre as of yet (opens for previews on the 8th January), Kevin Elyot's play returns to the Trafalgar Studios for a strictly limited season – making it a ticket worth booking for now! Check out our interview with actor Jonah Rzeskiewicz here.
The Snow Queen, Rose Theatre Kingston: the Rose Theatre's festive production is always worth a visit every year – and this 2019 offering is no different. Filled with magical effects and a wonderful talking Reindeer, this is definitely a theatrical adventure worth taking.
Thriller Live!, Lyric Theatre: this long running show that celebrates the work of Michael Jackson celebrated its 10th anniversary in the West End this year. To mark the occasion, director and choreographer Gary Lloyd has released a book offering insight into the show. Catch up with our review of the book here.
Amelie the Musical, The Other Palace: following a successful UK tour, this new and charming musical is now playing in London for a limited season. Catch up with what critics had to say about it here.
A Taste of Honey, Trafalgar Studios: Jodie Preener stars in Bijan Sheibani's revival of Shelagh Delaney's classic play, now playing at the Trafalgar Studios until February. Catch up with the critics had to say about it here.
The Lion King, Lyceum Theatre: having celebrated its 20th anniversary in the West End in October, now is the perfect time to catch this long-running musical on stage. Catch up with our interview with cast members Nick Afoa and Janique Charles here.
Luzia, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Albet Hall: to celebrate the company's 30th anniversary in the UK, Cirque Du Soleil will present their show Luzia for the first time in Europe from January. Find out more about it here.
& Juliet, Shaftesbury Theatre: those in search for a show that is pure fun and filled with pop hits need to come along and see this brand new musical that has been proving popular with audiences. Reimagining the story of Romeo & Juliet, it features songs by Max Martin including 'Roar', 'I Want it That Way' and 'Domino'. Catch up with our review here.
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SOLAR POWER: Victoria firm will power NEC displays
Victoria's Carmanah Technologies made its own splash this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
The renewable power company, along with partner NEC Display Solutions of America, launched what it says is the world's first solar-powered battery system for a complete line of desktop computer monitors.
NEC will sell the solar-power system to business and retail customers in North America. The system will produce about 293 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, or 800 watts per day – enough to significantly reduce or eliminate a monitor's use of electricity from the grid – and is compatible with all NEC desktop monitors.
Carmanah Technologies is a long-time manufacturer of stand-alone solar-powered LED lighting for outdoor transportation applications and stand-alone solar-power systems, but this is a new direction for the company.
"NEC has a green initiative and they would like to offer backup power solutions along with their products," said Mike Stephens, Carmanah Technologies sales manager for the North American mobile market.
"They chose us because we could put together a solution for them. We produce solar-charging RV kits and this is drawn from that product."
The unit includes two 120-watt solar panels, three 12-volt solar batteries, a digital charge controller, power inverter and battery charger.
The company said the lifespan of the batteries is about 20 years, depending on the number of charge cycles, while solar panels last 50 years or more.
Stephens said the ideal set-up is to have the panels permanently fixed to the outside of a building, but there is also a mobile application, such as at a kiosk. Stephens said the cost of a package is about $2,500 for a two-panel installation and $1,500 for one panel.


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Just like we did with our 2014 Allegro motorhome (click here to view blog post), we went to Lake Pleasant this past weekend for a shakedown cruise to organize everything in the new motorhome. Good news...even though this one is slightly smaller, everything fit! Towed the Jeep behind it for the first time, you couldn't even tell it was back there. The diesel engine makes a huge difference in power over the gas engine in the last RV. And, it handles like a car because of the Freightliner chassis and air shocks. So far, we love this coach.


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A shuriken is a traditional Japanese concealed weapon that was generally used for throwing, and sometimes stabbing or slashing. They are sharpened hand-held blades made from a variety of everyday items, such as needles, nails, and knives, as well as coins, washers, and other flat plates of metal. Shuriken is the name given to any small-bladed object, while shaken is traditionally used to indicate the well-known "throwing star".
Shuriken are commonly known in the West as throwing stars or ninja stars though they took many different shapes and designs during the time they were used. The major varieties of shuriken are the bō shuriken and the hira shuriken or shaken.
Shuriken were mainly a supplemental weapon to the more-commonly-used sword or other various weapons in a samurai warrior's arsenal, though they often played a pivotal tactical role in battle. The art of wielding the shuriken is known as shurikenjutsu and was mainly taught as a minor part of the martial arts curriculum of many famous schools, such as Yagyū Shinkage-ryū, Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū, Ittō-ryū, Kukishin-ryū, and Togakure-ryū.
Contrary to popular belief, shuriken were not primarily intended as a killing weapon, but rather as a secondary weapon that sometimes played a role supportive to a main weapon, usually the sword or spear. Shuriken were primarily used to cause either nuisance or distraction. Targets were primarily the eyes, face, hands, or feet — the areas most exposed under armor. The shuriken would sometimes be thrown in a way that cuts the opponent and becomes lost, later causing the opponent to believe that they were cut by an invisible swordsman.
Shuriken, especially hira-shuriken, were also used in other novel ways — they might be embedded in the ground, injuring those who stepped on them (similar to a caltrop or makibishi), wrapped in fuse to be lit and thrown to cause fire, or wrapped in a cloth soaked in poison and lit to cover an area with a cloud of poisonous smoke. They can also be used as a handheld striking weapon in close combat.
There are reports of shuriken being coated with poison, intended either for a throwing target or for whoever may pick them up when left in a conspicuous place. Other reports indicate that shuriken may have been buried in dirt or animal feces and allowed to harbor the bacterium Clostridium tetani — if the point penetrated a victim deeply enough, the bacteria transferred into the wound could cause a then-incurable tetanus infection.
Shuriken are a simple weapon, but their historical value, thanks to their wide variety of uses and the ready availability of material from which they could be made, has increased. Unlike the treasured katana and other bladed weapons, antique shuriken are not often well preserved, largely due to their original status as expendable weapons.
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Protection (3) * Sugawara Tenmangu, Nara
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Traffic (2) * Kōfuku-ji, Nara
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Money (4) * Shirasaki-hachimangu, Yamaguchi
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namespace RGeyer\Guzzle\Rs\Command;

class DynamicCommandAdapter {

  protected $_bulk;

  /**
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  protected $_client;

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  public function getClient() {
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  protected $_uri;

  public function getUri() {
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  public function __construct($method, $params, $client) {
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      $this->_uri = $method . '/' . $params[0];
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    if(!$this->_bulk) {
      throw new \InvalidArgumentException("Can't get a list of resources for URI ".$this->_uri." because it refers to a single resource id.");
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Another Super Mario Galaxy possible
Shigeru Miyamoto says Super Mario 3D World does not necessarily signal the end of the Galaxy series.
By Eddie Makuch on November 14, 2013 at 5:16AM PST
A third entry in the Super Mario Galaxy series has not been ruled out, Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed. In the latest Iwata Asks feature, Miyamoto said the upcoming release of Super Mario 3D World does not necessarily signal the end of the Galaxy series.
"Just so there is no misunderstanding, I should point out that this doesn't mean we'll never make another Super Mario Galaxy game," Miyamoto said.
"That's right," Nintendo EAD's Yoshiaki Koizumi agreed. "When we first started making Super Mario 3D World, Miyamoto-san asked me if this was going to be more like Super Mario Galaxy or more like Super Mario 3D Land. When we made Super Mario 3D Land, we had our eyes on the form of this game, so we made it this way without any hesitation."
"The same team can't make both at the same time," Miyamoto added. "And we can't bring in a second party and slap the name Super Mario Galaxy on it. I suppose we could idealistically make both in Tokyo, but we want to do something new too, so there was that dilemma."
This tallies with what Miyamoto said last month, when he explained that Nintendo did not set out to define the future of Mario action games with Super Mario 3D World. Nintendo will not limit itself to games similar to Super Mario 3D World in the future, Miyamoto said.
"So for example, I certainly wouldn't rule out the possibility of us creating more games in the vein of Super Mario Galaxy," he said at the time.
Super Mario 3D World will be released on November 22.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Video Review


Linux Mint 13 "Maya" MATE Edition Until Linux Mint 11, the main edition featured a "Gnome 2" desktop. In the last two years, Gnome 2 was discontinued and abandoned by its development team and a majority of Linux distributions. Developers in the Linux community gathered and joined forces within a new project, called MATE, to save the Gnome 2 desktop. The latest Gnome 2 codebase was renamed and MATE now provides the same desktop as Gnome 2 under a different name.


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La base di Sa Đéc, conosciuta anche come Sa Đéc Naval Support Activity è stata una base della U.S. Navy e della Marina della Repubblica del Vietnam del Sud realizzata vicino a Sa Đéc in Vietnam nel delta del Mekong.

Storia

La base era posizionata a Sa Đéc, nella parte superiore del fiume My Tho nel Delta del Mekong.

La venne realizzata nel 1966, come base per le Patrol Boat, River che prendevano parte alla operazione Game Warden. Nella metà del 1966 vi furono trasferite dieci Patrol Boat, River della River Division 52. Le installazioni originali erano piuttosto primitive e i marinai dovevano vivere nelle tende posizionate su un campo di calcio fino a quando i Seabees costruirono una sistemazione più stabile. Nel 1967 venne stabilito sulla base un distaccamento di una Naval Support Activity. Nel marzo del 1970 il Comando della Coastal Division 13 delle Swift Boat venne trasferita dalla base di Cat Lo a Sa Đéc.

Nel 1971 venne consegnata alla Marina della Sud Vietnamita.

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Voci correlate

An Thới
Ban Me Thuot East Airfield
Cam Ranh
Binh Thuy Air Base
Cat Lo
Forward Operating Base 4 (FOB 4)
 Monkey Mountain Facility
Nhà Bè Base

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Mina Samuels calls New York City home, and Toronto is fortunate to have her as a visitor for this year's Fringe. She performs her fascinating one-woman show Hazards at The Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse, and you should go see it.
Hazards is sort of two plays in one. The first half is very absurdist. Samuels literally crawls onto the stage, eventually becoming upright and walking. She points an imaginary gun at her head and shoots herself. Then things get really interesting.
As Samuels goes through a list of things to be worried about, there's very effective audio effects helping her convince us all that we've gone stark raving mad. She literally has a bag of tricks onstage with her, and from this incorporates a couple of hilarious and thought-inducing interjections. It's also a very physical performance. Samuels works out her body and her mind in front of us. She is a compelling, brave woman.
When I got home, I checked my library, because I was certain that Samuels had borrowed my Jello Biafra records and Marx Brothers movies. The first half of Hazards struck me as cross between the former Dead Kennedys frontman and my favourite comedy troupe. The first half struck me in a lot of ways.
The second half is a more conventional monologue. We hear stories about Samuels being dropped off at the public library as a child. Her mother would drop Samuels and her brother off, and they would watch movies. She tells vivid details of two of the shorts she saw. Her story was probably longer than the movie, and I think that is intentional.
While more conventional, the second half is also very cerebral. You have to be on your mental toes for Hazards, but it is worth it. It's like learning while playing.
I'm quite happy that Samuels has come to Toronto to "toy with our minds". Hazards is definitely a lot of thought-provoking fun. She is most certainly a welcome addition to Fringe, and to Toronto. Thanks Mina!
Tickets for all Mainstage productions are $10 at the door, cash only.
Money-saving value packs are also available; see website for details.


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'Mighty Ducks' Star Completely Unrecognizable in Recent Mugshot
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Shaun Weiss / Goldberg from Mighty Ducks (Oroville Police/Disney)
Shaun Weiss, who played the goalie Goldberg in the 'Mighty Ducks' movies, was arrested this weekend for public intoxication, and the mugshot is shocking.
38-year-old Weiss (Yes, he's really 38) was arrested over the weekend in northern California after police were notified of Weiss and a group of others behaving strangely with flashlights in front of a business in the middle of the night. People reports that Weiss was believed to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol and was taken into custody until he sobered up.
Lt. Chris Nicodemus noted that Weiss was not aggressive with officers and was actually entertaining the arresting officers by cracking jokes. According to Nicodemus, Weiss was released with no charges filed after a few hours, which is standard procedure for public intoxication cases in California.
Fans were shocked when Weiss' mugshot was made available, with the former child star looking well beyond his age of only 38. Weiss has had previous run-ins with the law, being arrested for misdemeanor meth possession last year and sentenced to 90 days in jail.
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Concept We Forgot: 2001 Saab 9X
December 21, 2016 by www.motor1.com
Name: Saab 9X
Debuted: 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show
Specs: turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 with 300 hp and 302 lb-ft, four-wheel drive, six-speed manual gearbox, Brembo brakes
Why We Remember It Now:
Was it a coupe? Roadster? Wagon? Pickup? Yes. The 9X concept embodied all of those things and that's why it deserves a close-up in our weekly series.
Introduced about a year after Saab became a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors, the quirky concept was a Swedish take on the idea of a Transformer. It was able to take the shape of no less than four body styles, prompting Saab back in the day to refer to the 9X as a "four dimensional sports car that defies automotive convention."
The multi-talented 9X was envisioned with two electrically operated glass panels that were also removable to transform the 2+2 coupe into a roadster without having to leave those panels at home as there was a special stowage place inside the car.
Saab also described it as a wagon thanks to its entirely flat load floor with a total volume of 600 liters with the rear seats folded. With passengers sitting in the back, the vehicle's cargo capacity stood at 230 liters. Seeing as how it had an elongated rear end and only two doors, we might as well call the 9X a shooting brake.
Its fourth and final dimension was of a pickup since it had an extendable rear load space with a sliding floor derived from the 9-5 Sportwagon. The permanent roof rail that separated the two aforementioned glass panels ensured the concept's structural integrity as it connected the two B pillars without the need of additional roof reinforcements. That way, Saab was able to engineer a floor-mounted tailgate that wasn't hinged from the roof, thus effectively transforming the 9X into a pickup when necessary.
Besides being a concept with multiple personalities, the 9X also had the credentials of a veritable sports car thanks to its turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine developing 300 horsepower (224 kilowatts) and 302 pound-feet (410 Newton-meters) of torque. Despite the body's increased complexity and the adoption of all-wheel drive, the concept had a projected weight of only 2,932 pounds (1,330 kilograms).
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Saab said its offbeat 9X would do 0 to 62 mph (100 kph) in a brisk 5.9 seconds and top out at an electronically governed 155 mph (250 kph), but these were also only projected figures.
A report issued by WardsAuto about two weeks after the concept's debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show talked about Saab's plans to roll out a production version "virtually unchanged in terms of appearance." Unfortunately, it never happened.
Gallery: 2001 Saab 9X concept
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The multidynamic Saab 9X breaks cover at Frankfurt
Saab's mould-breaking Saab 9X concept, unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) on September 11, challenges the automotive rulebook by opening up new dimensions in car design.
The stunning Saab 9X is a four dimensional, sports car that defies automotive convention. For the first time, features commonly associated with a coupe, roadster, wagon and pick-up are all combined within one vehicle.
The extremely compact Saab 9X is a car designed to combine the highest levels of driving satisfaction with great flexibility of use. A car that is impossible to pigeonhole, the Saab 9X may be best described as a sporty, multi-dynamic car that captures the essence of Saab's brand appeal.
The dramatic, wraparound windscreen and high waistline are unmistakably Saab and, combined with an aggressive stance, create the expectation of exceptional performance. That promise is fulfilled by an all-new, 300bhp, turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine, all-wheel drive and a very low kerb weight, giving an outstanding power-to-weight ratio.
The Saab 9X breaks new ground in simultaneously offering the following 'dimensions' and advanced features:
Coupe 2+2 format – seating for four, fibre-optic headlamps, neon strip rear lights, keyless security and ignition system
Roadster format – two powered sliding/detachable/stowable glass roof panels, frame-less doors
Wagon format – fold-flat seating, flip-down tailgate, retracting rear window, flexible cargo securing system
Pick-up format – open rear deck, electro-hydraulic telescopic floor extension, detachable rear roof rail
The Saab 9X project is led by Saab's Advanced Design department in Sweden with technical support for the chassis and powertrain from teams within the Saab Advanced Concept Center (SACC).
"The Saab 9X shows that the traditional way of classifying products is dead," says Saab Executive Director of Design, Michael Mauer. "It is no longer enough to have a vehicle that is good at satisfying just one role. Today's drivers want more. In this case, they want an exciting, sporty car which also has great functionality. The Saab 9X is the solution.
"It is first and foremost a real driver's car, but it also shows that the performance element can be combined successfully with true versatility."
"We have designed and built the show car as a fully working, entirely feasible prototype which could go into production with very little modification. I regard it very much as a statement of intent.
"It is also a signpost to the future – it shows where Saab is going. It is real, physical proof that we are embarked on an exciting journey."
That journey will see the announcement of "at least one new product or concept every year for the next six years," says Saab Automobile President and CEO, Peter Augustsson.
As a result, worldwide sales volumes are expected to almost double, reaching about 250,000 units a year by 2006. "It is a product and marketing offensive that is unprecedented in Saab's history," adds Augustsson. "It will see us become an increasingly important worldwide player in the premium car sector."
The Saab 9X – a vision of the road ahead
Saab's Executive Director of Design, Michael Mauer, explains why the Saab 9X was created and how it symbolises the arrival of a new design genre that challenges the old, established order.
Michael Mauer is reminded of a popular phrase when discussing the creation of the mould-breaking Saab 9X. "I have often heard people say that you cannot have your cake and eat it," he says. "but I have always wondered what is the point in having a cake unless you can enjoy it? With this car, you do both!"
Mauer is not a culinary expert, but he has always wanted to create a design recipe that will extend the boundary lines of automotive taste. The Saab 9X is the end result. It demonstrates that exciting, driver-focused performance and genuine, real world practicality are not mutually exclusive ingredients.
A bold and sporting design language was essential for the concept that has become the Saab 9X. Its compact size and purposeful looks clearly position it as a highly efficient, sports car. However, Saab is going further by threatening to re-invent the sports coupe/ roadster genre. The Saab 9X is a car that offers a much greater breadth of experience.
In explaining the Saab 9X perspective, Mauer asks: "Is it wrong to expect a real driver's car to be more versatile? I believe today's drivers want a true driving machine to provide something more. They want exciting, sporty cars, sure, but they also want practicality. This car is an interesting solution."
It is a car that symbolises the arrival of a new, more feature-focused design emphasis. "I believe the motor industry's old segmentation approach to products is now effectively dead," says Mauer. "It is no longer enough to have, say, a sedan, a roadster, a wagon or an SUV that are each good at satisfying just one particular need. Today, people expect a vehicle that can perform several different functions and roles. It is an expectation that presents an exciting challenge for designers. We are seeking to deliver new breeds of vehicle."
The Saab 9X breed offers a unique fusion: high performance driving, roof fixed or roof removed; wagon-like load carrying potential and – as the 'fourth' dimension – the open deck versatility of a pick-up. It is a multidynamic vehicle delivering all-weather driving enjoyment and the ability to meet a variety of leisure or more mundane load-carrying needs. The execution is a master class in clever design and innovative packaging.
Driver's Car
The SACC at Saab's Trollhattan base affords a very special environment, allowing small teams of engineers, designers, technicians, IT and marketing specialists, to work together closely on a project-led basis. The informal atmosphere helps encourage the teams to adopt new perspectives, thinking 'out of the box'. SACC has no permanent staff; those who work there are on temporary secondment from other departments within Saab. Its minimalist, all white, frosted glass interior was designed by a leading Scandinavian architect to engender a spirit of free, unfettered thinking.
The SACC team created a platform to accommodate the Saab 9X's diminutive external proportions and its four-wheel drive layout. To ensure an excellent weight distribution, a low centre of gravity and a low polar moment of inertia – all essential for the quick reflexes of a high performance car – the SACC team were able to install the engine and gearbox almost completely behind the front axle line.
The Saab 9X is projected to use a new generation, all-aluminium, 3.0-litre V6 turbocharged engine, delivering at least 300 bhp and extremely high torque values. This high feature engine is not yet in production and a prototype unit is currently in use. It is linked to a six-speed, sequential change, manual gearbox and four-wheel drive.
Externally, the Saab 9X represents a unique variation on the traditional two-door, two-pillar coupe layout. Saab genealogy is immediately apparent in the dramatic wrap-around windscreen, which conceals the A pillars and is integrated with the door windows to give an uninterrupted sweep of glazing right round to the B pillar. Allied to a high waistline, it gives the car an unmistakable Saab identity. In the same way, the grille is an extremely bold extrapolation of more traditional Saab proportions.
The 'cocoon-like' styling of the interior, the four, low-slung bucket seats and prominent transmission tunnel reinforce the Saab 9X's performance mission. The instrument layout and interior ambience also evoke a subtle hint of Saab's aviation antecedence. However, Mauer is quick to point out that his team consciously refused to play 'the retro card' when adopting a design theme for the Saab 9X. "I think so-called 'retro-styling' is something of a soft option these days which can be overplayed to the point of cliché," he says. "We are looking ahead with this car – not backwards. The emphasis on performance and versatility, alone, echoes a strong Saab tradition. And there are other features, of course. However, we should not be prisoners of our past."
The Saab 9X's handling and performance are expected to place it firmly at the head of the compact, sports coupe class. Again, the design team were clear that the Saab 9X's credentials as a pure driver's car should not be compromised by the need to incorporate talents in other areas.
"We wanted to create a car which, in itself, should be a joy to drive," says Mauer. "For example, I would like the owners of this car to want to get up in the morning and head off to work half an hour early, perhaps, so they can take a little detour, just for the sheer joy of driving."
Into Four Dimensions
For example, the roof system comprises two separate, fully powered glass panels that can be easily removed and stowed onboard – without taking up important boot space. Similarly, the roof panels do not have to be left at home in the garage, as is the case for roadsters with a conventional, removable hard-top.
The Saab 9X also offers a completely flat, fully useable load space with an extended volume comparable to a medium-sized wagon. And all this within a sporty format.
However, it is the adoption of a traditional two (A + B) pillar coupe-like foundation which, ironically, gives Mauer and his team the freedom to introduce their most eye-catching innovation – the pick-up, or 'fourth' dimension.
They have been able to achieve a completely open, unobstructed rear deck because, unlike a sedan, hatchback or conventional wagon, the Saab 9X does not have roof reinforcements connecting the small 'C' pillars. The structural integrity of the car is ensured by the permanent roof rail, a stressed cross-member, connecting the substantial 'B' pillars.
Aft of this line, the body can be completely open because the team have dispensed with a traditional tailgate hinged from the roof. The detachable rail at the rear is required solely to mount the rearmost roof panel and locate the retractable rear door window.
The benefits of this layout are optimised by another key innovation: the extending rear load space. Here Mauer says the team took inspiration from the sliding floor feature of the Saab 9-5 Sportwagon. For the more compact Saab 9X, it was essential to be able to enlarge the rear loadspace. "We took the sliding floor concept and developed it a bit more," he says. "It is now fully automatic and we were able to add 'walls' at the sides. The extending floor carries the tailgate, of course, which can also be lowered to create even more load space."
Another innovative feature developed from the Saab 9-5 Sportwagon is the adoption of load-securing tracks to allow leisure items and all sorts of cargo to be stowed safely and securely. The system is extremely flexible in use and for additional practicality the team has also introduced new hard-wearing materials for the rear of the car.
"We have put together a package that allows people to interact with the car during their other activities, apart from driving," says Mauer. "You can carry a surfboard, a small dinghy, skis, or whatever, and still have enough room to take some luggage. You can have the roof up, roof down or half way up and half way down!
"Whilst the car's proportions are not those of a family car, the rear seating is adequate and the headroom is particularly good for a car of this type. There is easily enough room for adults or children for short journeys."
Into the Future
"There are no major technical obstacles to prevent the car going into production and I very much hope we produce it, or something very similar. This car is an icon for the future of Saab – it shows where we are going. It is real, physical proof that Saab is embarked on a very exciting journey."
The Saab 9X – A Concept In Four Dimensions
The task of turning a vision into reality was taken up by Saab's Advanced Design studio. They had to meet key parameters, in terms of compact design and packaging, and finalise the all-important detailing that would give the car its unique Saab character.
The 10-strong design team received valuable support from the Saab Advanced Concept Centre and also supervised the final assembly of the show car at Bertone in Italy.
The major design features of the Saab 9X are best appreciated through looking in more detail at each of the car's four 'dimensions' or formats. Chief Designer Anthony Lo, who led the team, is our guide. "The whole team has found it very exciting to provide a first glimpse of what is to come from Saab in the future," he says. "This is not just another show car, it has been developed with the serious intention of production."
The Coupe Externally, that Saab signature, wrap-around windscreen is the Saab 9X's most striking feature. The steeply raked, heavily tinted glazing gives the car a strong 'cockpit' look and this effect is balanced by the rear side windows which appear to flow round without interruption into the rear screen.
The curvaceous, muscular bodystyling is just as clean and uncluttered. There are no swage lines down the sides, only a soft, clean surface wrapping around the front wheels and extending the length of the car. The gently flared wheel arches accommodate 19-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels, which are located, with minimal overhangs, at each corner of the chassis to optimise interior space, allowing a relatively long wheelbase of 2.7 metres within an overall length of just over 4.0 metres.
The purposeful looks and stance of the car are reflected in the frontal styling, dominated by a bold interpretation in polished aluminium of Saab's traditional grille, within which the eight headlamps are located. These use fibre-optic technology and are extremely small, yet will provide a powerful spread of light for safe night driving. "We've adopted fibre-optics to provide more freedom for design," says Anthony Lo. "Headlamps with reflector units can take up a lot of room and get in the way of other structures under the bonnet."
A smoked glass panel extends right across the rear of the car and this covers thin, neon-strip rear lights and indicators, as well as the number plate. The overall effect contributes to the car's clean and uncluttered lines.
This desire for simplicity is reflected in the complete absence of door handles. The Saab 9X functions through a keyless ignition system and the frame-less doors are opened from the outside by a one-touch panel or remote control.
Inside, sweeping, scalloped curves encapsulate four bucket seats, mounted low down and either side of a prominent transmission tunnel. The two-tone interior is warmly swathed in black leather and a dark beige fabric. Satin-finished aluminium is adopted within the fascia layout and forms a 'rib' that runs across the floor and up both doors to the waistline.
The steering wheel design also incorporates the aluminium and leather theme and a short 'pistol grip' gear lever for the six-speed, sequential gearchange leaves no one in doubt that this is a thoroughbred driver's car. "The front airbags are mounted in the A pillars," says Anthony Lo, "so there is no need for a large boss on the steering wheel, which has given us the freedom to put a bit more design into it."
Driver information is concentrated in a single, large binnacle, via digital displays, on a 'need-to-know' basis as in modern fighter aircraft. However, the team adopted an analogue appearance for the rev-counter with a sweep that turns a deeper shade of red as the upper limit of the engine's power band is approached.
"We've tried to introduce a little emotion in some areas," says Anthony Lo. "For instance, there is also a single red button under a glass hatch on the transmission tunnel for starting and stopping the engine. The ignition sequence includes a driver display where a 3D model of the car is scanned as a systems 'health' check. You can customise the computer to have your own suitable 'all systems go' type of message."
There is a noticeable absence of gauges, switches or buttons because many ancillary functions are incorporated within a single control on top of the transmission tunnel. Best described as an automotive 'mouse', this controls the air conditioning, telephone and 'infotainment' systems. It is turned and clicked in response to on-screen prompts from the central fascia display. The Sat-Nav system is also controlled here but, for driving safety, its instructions are displayed in the driver's binnacle.
Another interior innovation is the use of lighting. The lights, in fact, never go out inside the Saab 9X. Day or night, there is a welcoming feint blue glow within the cabin, giving an ambience similar to the interior of a passenger aircraft. The diffused light emanates from thin, almost invisible openings within the fascia and doors and appears to have no direct source. These same, narrow louvres also provide ventilation and air conditioning, dispensing with the need for separate air vents.
"The ambient lighting is designed to make the interior warmer and more inviting," explains Anthony Lo. "It also has a more practical use by making it rather easier to find things at night inside the car. We think it is more relaxing for the driver and passengers to be able to see and enjoy the interior of the car rather than sit in complete darkness, which is what normally happens at night."
The Roadster The freedom of open top motoring, to be enjoyed with the agile handling of a true roadster, is just a button push away in the Saab 9X.
The highly adaptable roof system comprises two tinted glass panels and it can be deployed to allow a number of permutations for driver and passengers. Both panels will be electrically-operated, allowing the front section to slide back over the rear panel which, alternatively, can also slide forward over the front section, although this panel is fixed in the show car.
In either mode, the side windows of the doors and rear screen can be raised or lowered. Both roof panels are also completely detachable and, for maximum effect, the rear roof rail can be easily removed as there is no top-mounted tailgate.
The design team believes the Saab 9X succeeds better than many other attempts to deliver a top-down option. The starting point is, of course, much closer to a roadster format than fixed-head 'conversions', and the Saab 9X goes about the task in a more practical way.
When removed, both roof panels can be easily stowed, on their side, at the front of the load space up against the rear seatback. Unlike Convertibles or sports cars with folding metal roofs, there is no loss of valuable luggage space when the roof is down. The system also provides a great deal more flexibility than using a hard top for a conventional roadster.
The Wagon All seatbacks in the Saab 9X fold down neatly into their squabs. The design team have been able to ensure that when 'wagon mode' is adopted, there is a flat deck throughout the car. This area is 955mm long when the split/fold rear seatback is down and extends to 1900mm if the front passenger seat is also folded.
Access to the load space is more than adequate thanks to the large doors designed for good rear passenger entry. At the rear, the tailgate is effectively split; the electrically-powered glass window section can be lowered completely into the door.
As you would expect with Saab, the design team concentrated on providing useful ways to safely secure loads. As a further development of the cargo securing tracks first seen on the Saab 9-5 SportWagon, there are now four removable tracks that clip into the floor. In conjunction with fittings for the central roof bar, leisure items, such as bikes and skis can be carried securely, as well as a variety of other loads.
The entire load space, and much of the passenger compartment floor, is covered with an innovative silicone-treated fabric. This is extremely hard-wearing, completely waterproof and has a useful 'non-slip' finish. It is specially designed to meet the rigorous demands of everyday use.
"For the wagon format, it was essential to provide a completely flat load space," says Anthony Lo. "We didn't want this aspect to be compromised by the sports seating layout and the transmission tunnel. We're quite pleased with the result."
The Pick-up The most unusual feature of Saab 9X is probably the extending floor area, telescopically mounted in the rear of the car. At the push of button, this can add 20cm to the length of the rear load space, and even more if the tailgate is also lowered.
The tailgate itself is attached to the telescopic floor, which also has sidewalls that retract longitudinally into the rear wheel-arches. The whole assembly is electro-hydraulically powered and can be deployed in about five seconds, via a button in the passenger compartment.
When this imaginative innovation is used in tandem with an open rear deck, the Saab 9X can justifiably lay claim to the kind of versatility more commonly associated with a pick-up.
A clever refinement allows the tailgate to be safely lowered, even when the floor is extended, because its top, inboard section carries a separate rear light display.
"The telescopic floor has certainly not been seen before in a car," says Anthony Lo. "It has allowed us to capitalise on the open deck format because the rear roof rail can be completely removed. The separate rear light display is also a neat solution.
"There are a lot of sports items, such as surfboards, small dinghies or bikes, that can be carried more easily in this car because of the open rear deck. We also wanted to provide a very robust material to cover the cargo area. If you get caught in a rain shower, the silicone lining will prevent water doing much harm."
The Saab 9X – an expression of the Saab brand
The Saab 9X concept is a bold statement of Saab's future direction. Peter Augustsson, Saab Automobile's President and CEO, explains its significance.
The Saab 9X is expected to become a watershed in Saab design, picking up the mantle of Saab's heritage and giving it a new expression. It is a car that reflects the changing values and needs of sophisticated and demanding customers.
"This car symbolises the kind of products Saab will produce over the next six years," says Peter Augustsson. "They will be innovative and distinctive, appealing to individualistic customers who make their own choices in life.
"Of course, we will not only produce sports cars. Whatever format is adopted, Saab products must always have a strong sporty, multidynamic quality, able to fulfil a number of roles through incorporating clever solutions. We will continue to build on the five foundations of the Saab brand: performance, safety, control, versatility and design."
Whilst the design language of the Saab 9X may be new, it inherits a Saab sporting tradition that is founded in some 25 years' experience of turbocharging technology, delivering high mid-range torque for performance that is easily accessible. It also echoes a Saab tradition for real-world versatility, first seen in voluminous hatchbacks and continued with the robust, 'four season' Convertible and the widely-acclaimed Saab 9-5 SportWagon.
"The Saab 9X and future Saab products are aimed at customers who place a premium on good, original design that is not derivative or commonplace," says Augustsson. "These people are busy professionals, often running their own businesses and increasingly involved in active leisure and sporting activities. They don't follow the crowd in what they do and they want products that reflect that independence, whilst also meeting the needs of their lifestyle."
The Saab 9X marks the start of a bold programme that will see the announcement of at least one new product or concept from Saab every year for the next six years. It also heralds the development of new retail environments and new ways of engaging customers.
Just as the Saab 9X interacts with the driver in a number of different ways, the Saab brand is reaching out to engage its audience by innovative means. Saab 'city centres' will appear at prestigious metropolitan locations where potential customers may also enjoy promotional events, such as music recitals and displays of art. There will also be 'brand centres' at major airports – two have already opened at Heathrow in the UK – where visitors can use interactive communications to learn more about Saab's brand values.
The international Saab dealer network is also undergoing an unprecedented period of redevelopment in all key markets that will see 100 newly-certified dealerships opening this year and 200 more next year and the year afterwards, leading to total of 500 new outlets by the end of 2003. These modern, well-appointed sites will more accurately reflect the Saab brand and will account for some 80 per cent of all Saab sales volume.
"We are taking the Saab message out to locations where our target audience works, socialises and travels," explains Augustsson. "It is, therefore, essential that the quality of the experience in our marketing and retail environments matches the high standards of our product."
To underpin the impact of these highly visible showcases for the brand, Saab is also focusing its marketing communications on a relatively small target group of just 10 million customers and prospective customers worldwide. This niche strategy will utilise high-quality relationship marketing and more closely-targeted advertising to allow Saab to directly address its audience.
These product, marketing and retail initiatives are expected to drive worldwide sales to new levels, virtually doubling current annual sales volumes to about 250,000 units by 2006. "The Saab 9X marks the start of a product and marketing offensive that is unprecedented for Saab," adds Augustsson. "It is a level of investment that will see Saab become an increasingly important worldwide player in the premium car sector."
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Decision Letter on Request to Amend Oregon Accountability Plan
The Honorable Susan Castillo
Oregon Department of Education
255 Capitol Street NE
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Dear Superintendent Castillo:
On behalf of Secretary Duncan, I want to thank you for your hard work in implementing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). As you may know, the Secretary is traveling the country and listening to officials in states and school districts, as well as other stakeholders, talk about the ways in which the ESEA can be improved. These conversations will inform the next reauthorization of the statute. In the meantime, we will push towards our reform goals under the authority of, and in accordance with, the existing statute and regulations.
I am writing in response to Oregon's request to amend its state accountability plan under Title I of the ESEA. Following discussions between the Department and your staff, Oregon made two changes to its accountability plan, which are now included in the amended plan that Oregon submitted to the Department on May 5, 2009. I am pleased to approve Oregon's amended plan, which we will post on the Department's website. A summary of Oregon's requested amendments is enclosed with this letter. As you know, any further requests to amend Oregon's accountability plan must be submitted to the Department for review and approval as required by section 1111(f)(2) of Title I of the ESEA.
Please also be aware that approval of Oregon's accountability plan for Title I, including the amendments approved herein, does not indicate that the plan complies with Federal civil rights requirements, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
I am confident that Oregon will continue to advance its efforts to hold schools and school districts accountable for the achievement of all students. If you need any additional assistance to implement the standards, assessment, and accountability provisions of the ESEA, please do not hesitate to contact (Patrick.Rooney@ed.gov) or (David.Harmon@ed.gov) of my staff.
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Amendments to Oregon's Accountability Plan
The following is a summary of Oregon's amendment requests. Please refer to the Department's website (www.ed.gov/admins/lead/account/stateplans03/index.html) for Oregon's complete accountability plan.
Acceptable amendments
The following amendments are aligned with the statute and regulations.
Including limited English proficient students in AYP determinations (Element 5.4)
Revision: Oregon removed the references to the Spanish-language assessment in grade 3.
Graduation rate (Element 7.1)
Revision: Oregon has decided to first implement a four-year adjusted-cohort graduation rate with the class of 2009 high school graduates, rather than the class of 2008. Oregon will first report this adjusted-cohort rate and use it in AYP determinations with the assessment results administered in the 2009–10 school year. In the interim, Oregon will continue to use its existing rate and its graduation rate target will remain 68.1 percent.
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Kirsten Storms Not Leaving GH Again
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By Joanna Mazewski On May 18, 2018
UPDATE: Great news! Kirsten Storms is reportedly not leaving General Hospital after all. A source close to the soap has confirmed to SOS that the actress is staying put, and the reports released earlier this morning from another outlet regarding her status were not true.
General Hospital spoilers indicate that fan favorite Kirsten Storms is leaving the soap. Her publicist confirmed to media outlets that the blonde beauty is leaving the show for personal reasons. Kirsten is best known for her character Maxie in Port Charles.
Of course, this isn't the first time that Kirsten has left the show. Kirsten took a break back in 2014 right after she gave birth to her daughter, Harper. The actress has also been very open about her struggles with depression and her personal issues. She also left in 2011 because she was suffering from endometriosis. This time around though Kirsten hasn't revealed exactly why she's decided to leave the show.
So far Kirsten herself has not made any comments about her departure, although her publicist said that her status with the show will not change. While actresses such as Jen Lilley and Molly Burnett have temporarily filled in for Kirsten in the past, there has been no indication made as to who will be playing Maxie next. Either way, many General Hospital fans are already buzzing online with speculation as to who will fill in for Maxie and if Kirsten will be back soon.
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It's without a doubt that Kirsten's fans will definitely miss seeing her on the small screen. But then again, many viewers know that anything can still happen, especially when it comes to the world of daytime soaps. The door is and will always be open for Kirsten's return. Of course, fans will have to tune in to find out. Fingers crossed!
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Alison Hammond's new boyfriend: All you need to know about Ben Kusi who has also dated Gemma Collins
Alison Hammond has a new love interest, who previously dated Gemma Collins. Here is everything you need to know...
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Alison Hammond, 45, first won the heart of the nation when she appeared on the 2002 series of Big Brother.
Now it appears that the This Morning presenter has found love having been seen out and about, arm in arm, with her new boyfriend. The pair met on the most recent series of Celebs Go Dating; the show that sees famous faces consult the services of a dating agency in order to find love.
Earlier this week on the show, Alison sat down on the This Morning set with fellow presenters Rochelle Humes and Holly Willoughby to discuss the beginning of the romance.
Alison and Ben were spotted happily strolling arm in arm earlier this week (Image: Splashnews.com)
She told them: "It's been tough. I've never really put in a situation where I've gone dating. It's just so alien to me. I've met this guy called Ben. He's like the yin to my yang. He's really chilled out, he's really laid back. He's not annoying.
"He's just really kind, he's got a good heart, he listens to what I've got to say."
Although Celebs Go Dating is currently airing, the fact that Alison has been spotted with her love interest indicated that the romance is still going strong. But who is her new man?
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Alison's handsome new man is Ben Kusi, 41, and according to his Twitter bio he is an audio visual technician and aspiring actor. He is six foot two inches, which means he towers over the shorter Alison.
On his profile for Mandy.com, a site for finding roles for cast and crew, Ben reveals: "I am a very athletic person who loves running and swimming and playing football."
Who has Ben Kusi dated in the past?
Ben previously dated Gemma Collins on the show (Image: E4)
In the past Ben updated former TOWIE star and the country's favourite diva, Gemma Collins. They went on a date back in 2018 on a previous series of Celebs Go Dating.
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However, that date didn't go as much to plan, and The GC actually walked out of their date because he admitted to her that his mum did his ironing. He also ordered a Tizer and failed to pronounce the word Prosecco properly. Not a resounding success...
Nevertheless, he was back with a bounce this season, and it doesn't seem that Alison is going to walk out on him any time soon.
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Michael Thomas, ASID, immediate past president of the ASID, is very active in social media, as many of you might be aware of. He is one of the writers on Designers Corner, a popular section of Designers Circle.
Michael also has a blog, Design Trade, where he has introduced a new series, Voice of Design, by interviewing me.
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Gold fell 1.8% on Wednesday as the dollar rallied after the Federal Reserve dropped a set of guideposts it had been using to help the public anticipate when it would finally start bumping overnight borrowing costs up from zero.
In announcing its view on future rates after a two-day policy meeting, the U.S. central bank said it could keep interest rates low even after the U.S. job market returns to full strength and inflation rises to the central bank's target.
It also proceeded with its well-telegraphed reductions to its massive bond-buying stimulus, announcing it would cut its monthly purchases of U.S. Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities to $55 billion from $65 billion.
"Gold's appeal as an inflation hedge is not as strong after the Fed's moves. It was already down on the reduction in geopolitical risk, so the combination of the two is pretty powerful," said James Steel, chief precious metals analyst at HSBC.
Earlier in the session, gold came under pressure after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a treaty on Tuesday making Crimea part of Russia again but said he did not plan to seize any other regions of Ukraine.
Spot gold fell 1.8 percent to $1,330.61 an ounce by 2:58 p.m. EDT (1958 GMT), its biggest one-day fall since Jan. 30.
Gold has lost nearly 4 percent in the metal's biggest three-day drop since Dec. 19.
U.S. COMEX gold futures for April delivery settled down $17.70 at $1,341.30 an ounce, with trading volume about 20 percent above its 30-day average, preliminary Reuters data showed.
The Fed said, however, that dropping a promise to hold rates steady "well past the time" the U.S. unemployment rate falls below 6.5 percent did not indicate any change in its policy intentions. Rather than relying on unemployment and inflation thresholds to guide expectations, it said would lean on a wide range of economic indicators in making its decision.
Yields of the U.S. 10-year Treasuries rose after the closely watched announcement from the Fed.
George Gero, vice president at RBC Capital Markets, said dropping the unemployment gauge and the continued tapering supported yields on the key 10-year Treasury bonds.
"Higher rates are anti-inflationary and not helpful to gold," Gero said.
A stronger dollar also weighed on gold, with the yen 1 percent lower against the U.S. currency after the Fed statement.
Ukraine worries, China's first corporate bond default and fears of a slowdown in the world's No. 2 economy helped gold gain 3 percent last week.
Year to date, the yellow metal has risen 10 percent after a 28-percent drop in 2013.
Among other precious metals, silver was down 0.8 percent to $20.60 an ounce. Platinum eased 0.4 percent at $1,444.74 an ounce, while palladium inched up 22 cents to $764.72 an ounce.


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This ridiculously awesome man made version of Thor's hammer Mjölnir is so impressive that even our most Thor-like human Chris Hemsworth would have trouble swinging it around. Though it's not quite the weight of 300 billion elephants, it's the closest thing to Mjölnir on Earth. That's because it's made from 10 separate pieces of steel alloyed with chromium and molybdenum. At its heaviest, it can weigh over 200 pounds.
This version of Thor's hammer was made by master swordsmith Tony Swatton. He's a Picasso when it comes to recreating movie props like Wolverine's claws, swords from Game of Thrones and weapons of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
The 11-inch long, 5-inch high and 4-inch wide hammer is beautifully detailed (stick around to watch them etch the hammer) and weighs 20 pounds when hollow. When they fill it up to make it solid, it'd be a 200 pound beast.


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