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"""package instaler chef plugin.

   .. moduleauthor:: Xiaodong Wang <xiaodongwang@gmail.com>
"""
import fnmatch
import functools
import logging

from compass.config_management.installers import package_installer
from compass.config_management.utils.config_translator import ConfigTranslator
from compass.config_management.utils.config_translator import KeyTranslator
from compass.config_management.utils import config_translator_callbacks
from compass.utils import setting_wrapper as setting
from compass.utils import util

FROM_GLOBAL_TRANSLATORS = {
    'openstack': ConfigTranslator(
        mapping={
            '/read_config_mapping': [KeyTranslator(
                translated_keys=(
                    config_translator_callbacks.get_keys_from_config_mapping),
                translated_value=(
                    config_translator_callbacks.get_value_from_config_mapping)
            )],
        }
    ),
}

TO_GLOBAL_TRANSLATORS = {
    'openstack': ConfigTranslator(
        mapping={
            '/test_roles/*': [KeyTranslator(
                translated_keys=[
                    functools.partial(
                        config_translator_callbacks.get_key_from_pattern,
                        from_pattern=r'^/test_roles/(?P<role>.*)$',
                        to_pattern=(
                            '/role_assign_policy/default'
                            '/dependencies/%(role)s'
                        )
                    )
                ],
                from_values={'testmode': '/testmode'},
                translated_value=functools.partial(
                    config_translator_callbacks.add_value,
                    check_value_callback=(
                        lambda value, value_list: (
                            set(value) & set(value_list))
                    ),
                    add_value_callback=(
                        lambda value, value_list: value_list.extend(value)
                    )
                ),
                override=True
            )],
        }
    ),
}

TO_CLUSTER_TRANSLATORS = {
    'openstack': ConfigTranslator(
        mapping={
            '/config_mapping': [KeyTranslator(
                translated_keys=(
                    config_translator_callbacks.get_keys_from_config_mapping),
                translated_value=(
                    config_translator_callbacks.get_value_from_config_mapping)
            )],
            '/testmode': [KeyTranslator(
                translated_keys=['/debugging/debug', '/debugging/verbose'],
                translated_value=functools.partial(
                    config_translator_callbacks.set_value,
                    return_value_callback=lambda value: str(value)
                ),
                override=True
            )],
        }
    ),
}

FROM_CLUSTER_TRANSLATORS = {
    'openstack': ConfigTranslator(
        mapping={
            '/role_assign_policy': [KeyTranslator(
                translated_keys=['/role_assign_policy']
            )],
            '/config_mapping': [KeyTranslator(
                translated_keys=['/config_mapping']
            )],
            '/role_mapping': [KeyTranslator(
                translated_keys=['/role_mapping']
            )],
        }
    ),
}

TO_HOST_TRANSLATORS = {
    'openstack': ConfigTranslator(
        mapping={
            '/roles': [KeyTranslator(
                translated_keys=(
                    config_translator_callbacks.get_keys_from_role_mapping),
                from_keys={'mapping': '/role_mapping'},
                translated_value=(
                    config_translator_callbacks.get_value_from_role_mapping),
                from_values={'mapping': '/role_mapping'}
            ), KeyTranslator(
                translated_keys=[functools.partial(
                    config_translator_callbacks.get_key_from_pattern,
                    to_pattern='/node_mapping/%(node_name)s/roles'
                )],
                from_keys={'node_name': '/node_name'}
            )],
            '/networking/interfaces/management/ip': [KeyTranslator(
                translated_keys=[functools.partial(
                    config_translator_callbacks.get_key_from_pattern,
                    to_pattern='/node_mapping/%(node_name)s/management_ip'
                )],
                from_keys={'node_name': '/node_name'}
            )],
            '/haproxy_roles': [KeyTranslator(
                translated_keys=['/ha/status'],
                translated_value='enable',
                override=config_translator_callbacks.override_if_any,
                override_conditions={'haproxy_roles': '/haproxy_roles'}
            )],
            '/haproxy/router_id': [KeyTranslator(
                translated_keys=[functools.partial(
                    config_translator_callbacks.get_key_from_pattern,
                    to_pattern='/ha/keepalived/router_ids/%(node_name)s'
                )],
                from_keys={'node_name': '/node_name'}
            )],
            '/haproxy/priority': [KeyTranslator(
                translated_keys=[functools.partial(
                    config_translator_callbacks.get_key_from_pattern,
                    to_pattern=(
                        '/ha/keepalived/instance_name/'
                        'priorities/%(node_name)s'
                    )
                )],
                from_keys={'node_name': '/node_name'}
            )],
            '/haproxy/state': [KeyTranslator(
                translated_keys=[functools.partial(
                    config_translator_callbacks.get_key_from_pattern,
                    to_pattern=(
                        '/ha/keepalived/instance_name/'
                        'states/%(node_name)s'
                    )
                )],
                from_keys={'node_name': '/node_name'}
            )],
        }
    ),
}

class Installer(package_installer.Installer):
    """chef package installer."""
    NAME = 'chef'

    def __init__(self, **kwargs):
        import chef
        super(Installer, self).__init__(**kwargs)
        self.installer_url_ = setting.CHEF_INSTALLER_URL
        self.global_databag_name_ = setting.CHEF_GLOBAL_DATABAG_NAME
        self.api_ = chef.autoconfigure()
        self.tmp_databags_ = {}
        self.tmp_databag_items_ = {}
        logging.debug('%s instance created', self)

    def __repr__(self):
        return '%s[name=%s,installer_url=%s,global_databag_name=%s]' % (
            self.__class__.__name__, self.NAME, self.installer_url_,
            self.global_databag_name_)

    @classmethod
    def _cluster_databag_name(cls, clusterid):
        """get cluster databag name."""
        return '%s' % clusterid

    @classmethod
    def _get_client_name(cls, fullname):
        """get client name."""
        return cls._get_node_name(fullname)

    def _clean_host_attributes(self, config, target_system):
        """clean node attributes about target system."""
        import chef
        node_name = self._get_node_name(config['fullname'])
        client_name = self._get_client_name(config['fullname'])
        node = chef.Node(node_name, api=self.api_)
        roles_per_target_system = node.get('roles_per_target_system', {})
        if target_system in roles_per_target_system:
            del roles_per_target_system[target_system]

        node['roles_per_target_system'] = roles_per_target_system
        if not roles_per_target_system:
            try:
                node.delete()
                client = chef.Client(client_name, api=self.api_)
                client.delete()
                logging.debug(
                    'delete %s for host %s ', target_system, node_name)
            except Exception as error:
                logging.debug(
                    'failed to delete %s for host %s: %s',
                    target_system, node_name, error)

        else:
            node.run_list = []
            for _, roles in node['roles'].items():
                for role in roles:
                    node.run_list.append('role[%s]' % role)

            node.save()
            logging.debug('node %s is updated for %s',
                          node_name, target_system)

    def _update_host_attributes(self, config, target_system):
        """chef manage node attributes about target system."""
        import chef
        node_name = self._get_node_name(config['fullname'])
        node = chef.Node(node_name, api=self.api_)
        node['cluster'] = self._cluster_databag_name(config['clusterid'])
        roles_per_target_system = node.get('roles_per_target_system', {})
        roles_per_target_system[target_system] = config['roles']
        node['roles_per_target_system'] = roles_per_target_system

        node.run_list = []
        for _, roles in roles_per_target_system.items():
            for role in roles:
                node.run_list.append('role[%s]' % role)

        node.save()
        logging.debug('update %s for host %s',
                      target_system, node_name)

    @classmethod
    def _get_node_name(cls, fullname):
        """get node name."""
        return fullname

    def os_installer_config(self, config, target_system, **kwargs):
        """get os installer config."""
        return {
            '%s_url' % self.NAME: self.installer_url_,
            'chef_client_name': self._get_client_name(config['fullname']),
            'chef_node_name': self._get_node_name(config['fullname'])
        }

    def get_target_systems(self, oses):
        """get target systems."""
        import chef
        databags = chef.DataBag.list(api=self.api_)
        target_systems = {}
        for os_version in oses:
            target_systems[os_version] = []

        for databag in databags:
            target_system = databag
            global_databag_item = self._get_global_databag_item(target_system)
            support_oses = global_databag_item['support_oses']
            for os_version in oses:
                for support_os in support_oses:
                    if fnmatch.fnmatch(os_version, support_os):
                        target_systems[os_version].append(target_system)
                        break

        return target_systems

    def get_roles(self, target_system):
        """get supported roles."""
        global_databag_item = self._get_global_databag_item(target_system)
        return global_databag_item['all_roles']

    def _get_databag(self, target_system):
        """get databag."""
        import chef
        if target_system not in self.tmp_databags_:
            self.tmp_databags_[target_system] = chef.DataBag(
                target_system, api=self.api_)

        return self.tmp_databags_[target_system]

    def _get_databag_item(self, target_system, bag_item_name):
        """get databag item."""
        import chef
        databag_items = self.tmp_databag_items_.setdefault(
            target_system, {})
        if bag_item_name not in databag_items:
            databag = self._get_databag(target_system)
            databag_items[bag_item_name] = chef.DataBagItem(
                databag, bag_item_name, api=self.api_)

        return dict(databag_items[bag_item_name])

    def _update_databag_item(
        self, target_system, bag_item_name, config, save=True
    ):
        """update databag item."""
        import chef
        databag_items = self.tmp_databag_items_.setdefault(
            target_system, {})
        if bag_item_name not in databag_items:
            databag = self._get_databag(target_system)
            databag_items[bag_item_name] = chef.DataBagItem(
                databag, bag_item_name, api=self.api_)

        bag_item = databag_items[bag_item_name]
        for key, value in config.items():
            bag_item[key] = value

        if save:
            bag_item.save()
            logging.debug('save databag item %s to target system %s',
                          bag_item_name, target_system)
        else:
            logging.debug(
                'ignore saving databag item %s to target system %s',
                bag_item_name, target_system)

    def _clean_databag_item(self, target_system, bag_item_name):
        """clean databag item."""
        import chef
        databag_items = self.tmp_databag_items_.setdefault(
            target_system, {})
        if bag_item_name not in databag_items:
            databag = self._get_databag(target_system)
            databag_items[bag_item_name] = chef.DataBagItem(
                databag, bag_item_name, api=self.api_)

        bag_item = databag_items[bag_item_name]
        try:
            bag_item.delete()
            logging.debug(
                'databag item %s is removed from target_system %s',
                bag_item_name, target_system)
        except Exception as error:
            logging.debug(
                'no databag item %s to delete from target_system %s: %s',
                bag_item_name, target_system, error)

        del databag_items[bag_item_name]

    def _get_global_databag_item(self, target_system):
        """get global databag item."""
        return self._get_databag_item(
            target_system, self.global_databag_name_)

    def _clean_global_databag_item(self, target_system):
        """clean global databag item."""
        self._clean_databag_item(
            target_system, self.global_databag_name_)

    def _update_global_databag_item(self, target_system, config):
        """update global databag item."""
        self._update_databag_item(
            target_system, self.global_databag_name_, config, save=False)

    def _get_cluster_databag_item(self, target_system, clusterid):
        """get cluster databag item."""
        return self._get_databag_item(
            target_system, self._cluster_databag_name(clusterid))

    def _clean_cluster_databag_item(self, target_system, clusterid):
        """clean cluster databag item."""
        self._clean_databag_item(
            target_system, self._cluster_databag_name(clusterid))

    def _update_cluster_databag_item(self, target_system, clusterid, config):
        """update cluster databag item."""
        self._update_databag_item(
            target_system, self._cluster_databag_name(clusterid),
            config, save=True)

    def get_global_config(self, target_system, **kwargs):
        """get global config."""
        bag_item = self._get_global_databag_item(target_system)
        return FROM_GLOBAL_TRANSLATORS[target_system].translate(bag_item)

    def get_cluster_config(self, clusterid, target_system, **kwargs):
        """get cluster config."""
        global_bag_item = self._get_global_databag_item(
            target_system)
        cluster_bag_item = self._get_cluster_databag_item(
            target_system, clusterid)
        util.merge_dict(cluster_bag_item, global_bag_item, False)

        return FROM_CLUSTER_TRANSLATORS[target_system].translate(
            cluster_bag_item)

    def clean_cluster_config(self, clusterid, config,
                             target_system, **kwargs):
        """clean cluster config."""
        self._clean_cluster_databag_item(target_system, clusterid)

    def update_global_config(self, config, target_system, **kwargs):
        """update global config."""
        global_bag_item = self._get_global_databag_item(target_system)
        translated_config = TO_GLOBAL_TRANSLATORS[target_system].translate(
            config)

        util.merge_dict(global_bag_item, translated_config, True)
        self._update_global_databag_item(target_system, global_bag_item)

    def update_cluster_config(self, clusterid, config,
                              target_system, **kwargs):
        """update cluster config."""
        self.clean_cluster_config(clusterid, config,
                                  target_system, **kwargs)
        global_bag_item = self._get_global_databag_item(target_system)
        cluster_bag_item = self._get_cluster_databag_item(
            target_system, clusterid)
        util.merge_dict(cluster_bag_item, global_bag_item, False)
        translated_config = TO_CLUSTER_TRANSLATORS[target_system].translate(
            config)
        util.merge_dict(cluster_bag_item, translated_config, True)
        self._update_cluster_databag_item(
            target_system, clusterid, cluster_bag_item)

    def clean_host_config(self, hostid, config, target_system, **kwargs):
        """clean host config."""
        self._clean_host_attributes(config, target_system)

    def reinstall_host(self, hostid, config, target_system, **kwargs):
        """reinstall host."""
        self._clean_host_attributes(config, target_system)
        self._update_host_attributes(config, target_system)

    def update_host_config(self, hostid, config, target_system, **kwargs):
        """update host config."""
        clusterid = config['clusterid']
        global_bag_item = self._get_global_databag_item(target_system)
        cluster_bag_item = self._get_cluster_databag_item(
            target_system, clusterid)
        util.merge_dict(cluster_bag_item, global_bag_item, False)
        util.merge_dict(config, {
            'client_name': self._get_client_name(config['fullname']),
            'node_name': self._get_node_name(config['fullname'])
        })
        translated_config = TO_HOST_TRANSLATORS[target_system].translate(
            config)
        util.merge_dict(cluster_bag_item, translated_config, True)
        self._update_cluster_databag_item(
            target_system, clusterid, cluster_bag_item)
        self._update_host_attributes(config, target_system)

package_installer.register(Installer)


ENM Construction Management has taken a bold step towards realizing its vision for its new 191-unit, purpose-built rental project, Willoughby Walk.
After a good deal of research and conversations with other owners of purpose-built rentals, ENM has decided to contract with Transpacific Realty to provide property management services.
In constructing Willoughby Walk, Daniel has included thoughtful, tenant-focused amenities like in-suite laundry, a business room, rooftop barbecue and lounge space, plus a children's play area. These kinds of touches make the purpose-built rental building feel like a long-term, comfortable home for tenants.


Twenty-one people have been fined for travelling on trains via Bath Spa and Freshford railway stations without a valid ticket.
Two Bath residents were among those prosecuted by train operator Great Western Railway.
They were all convicted at Bath Magistrates' Court on July 6.
Some of the defendants were convicted on multiple counts.
Many people failed to attend their hearings and were proved guilty in absence.
Those who did attend received a reduced fine.
A teenager from Bath was found guilty in absence and ordered to pay more than £1,000 for two charges.
Sasha Wilkins, aged 18, of Queen's Drive in Bath, was fined £880 and ordered to pay £8.20 in compensation to GWR for the price of one of her unpaid journeys, a £44 victim surcharge and £160 Crown Prosecution Service costs.
Oskar Pachysko, 23, of Julian Road in Bath, was fined £440, £6.20 compensation, £44 victim surcharge and £160 costs.
Nicky Winfield, 35, of Grist Court in Bradford on Avon, was fined £220, £4 compensation, £30 victim surcharge and £160 costs.
Georgina Burton, 22, of Poulton in Bradford on Avon, was fined £100, £8.70 compensation, £160 costs.
Jordan Franklin, 24, of the same address, was fined £220, £4.40 compensation, £30 victim surcharge and £160 costs.
Mandy Jane Corbett, 49, of Southville in Bristol, was fined £440, £3.75 compensation, £44 victim surcharge and £160 costs.
Roxanne Miller, 22, of Bythesea Road in Trowbridge, was fined £440, £7.50 compensation, £44 victim surcharge and £160 costs.
George Brown, aged 23, of Church Road in Lydney, Gloucestershire, was fined £440, compensation of £9.40, £44 victim surcharge and costs of £160.
Leeroy Wynter, 43, of Somerset Crescent in Melksham, was fined £220, £17.70 compensation, £30 victim surcharge and £160 costs.
Melissa and Sean McCafferty, both 25 and of Charlotte Square in Trowbridge, were each fined £220, £4.40 compensation, £30 victim surcharge and £160 costs.
Ricky Joe Haddrell, 30, of Nash Grove in Newport, was fined £440, £9.50 compensation, £44 victim surcharge and £160 costs.
Neil Malcolm, 47, of Biddestone Road in London, was fined £440, £102 compensation, £44 victim surcharge and £160 costs.
Rohan Davies, 22, of Urnfield Close in Guildford, was fined £880, compensation of £96.60, £320 costs and £44 victim surcharge.
Tara Murray, 20, of Guildford Park Avenue in Guildford, was fined £440, £11.20 compensation, £44 victim surcharge and £160 costs.
Daniel Royce, 39, of Greenway Road in Bristol, was fined £220, £7.60 compensation, £30 victim surcharge and £160 costs.
Eljah Scott, 23, of Bedminster Down Road in Bristol, was fined £220, £6.20 compensation, £30 victim surcharge and £160 costs.
Leon Alexander Simpson, 29, of Bromley Road in Lewisham, was fined £220, £7.60 compensation, £30 victim surcharge and £160 costs.
Tegan Smith, 22, of Belmont Road in Falmouth, was fined £220, £7.50 compensation, £30 victim surcharge and £160 costs.
Benjamin Winstone-Townsend, 23, of Moorfield Road in Nailsea, was fined £220, £7.90 compensation, £30 victim surcharge and £160 costs.


text: Michael A. LaMancuso, 95, of Jamestown, NY, passed away peacefully at 1:20 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2019, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong area resident, he was born December 5, 1923 in Jamestown, NY, a son of the late John S. and Jennie Amatuzzo LaMancuso. He was a 1943 graduate of Jamestown High School and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving from September 17, 1943 to November 3, 1945 during World War II, and was a participant in the Allied Invasion at Anzio in the spring of 1944. During his tour of duty he received the Purple Heart for being wounded in action, the World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal. Before his retirement, he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a parcel post carrier for 30 years. In earlier years he had worked for the former Blackstone Corporation. Mike was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church and was a member of the War Vets Recreation Club, the couples club, "The 49ers", the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club and was an organizational member of the monthly post office retiree's breakfast. He will be remembered as a true family man who was the Patriarch of the LaMancuso Family. He cherished and was the force behind the annual LaMancuso summertime barbeque and Christmas Eve family celebrations, where he spent most of his time nurturing the infants and children of his extended family. He was the definition of "jack of all trades", and enjoyed the better part of his 35 years in retirement ensuring the upkeep of his children's homes, while being an active participant in the developing lives of his cherished grandchildren. Surviving are his three children; Joanne (Anthony) Vitello of Jamestown, Dr. John M. (Rhonda) LaMancuso of Bemus Point, NY, Michael (Dr. Rosann Lana) LaMancuso of Snyder, NY, six grandchildren; Dr. Kate (Dr. Joseph Holler) LaMancuso of Bristol, VT, Joseph (Lindsey) Vitello of Falconer, NY, Alison (Mark) Tortelli of Lancaster, NY, Julie LaMancuso, Michael LaMancuso, Joseph LaMancuso all of Snyder, two great grandchildren; Julian Vitello, Sienna Tortelli and his two brothers; John A. (Carrie) LaMancuso, Sam J. (Dorothy) LaMancuso both of Jamestown, as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife the former Ann Mason LaMancuso whom he married June 25, 1949 and who died February 10, 2001, a sister, Marian L. Trass and a brother, Ignatius F. "Nay" LaMancuso. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Thursday in St. James Catholic Church. The Rev. Darrell G. Duffy, pastor will be celebrant. Burial will be in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Friends will be received from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday in the Lind Funeral Home where a Christian Wake Service will be led at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, 418 Spring St. Jamestown, NY 14701 or to a charity of one's choice.

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Ultimul mohican (în ) este un roman istoric scris de James Fenimore Cooper și publicat în 1826. Acțiunea are loc în 1757, după Războiul de Șapte Ani, când Franța și Regatul Unit luptau pentru supremație în America de Nord, francezii aliindu-se frecvent cu triburile băștinașe pentru a obține avantaje în fața britanicilor. Personajele sunt doi mohicani, un vânător, două fete ale unui comandant (Alice și Cora) și Duncan, un colonel care le ajuta pe fete să ajunga de la un fort al Angliei la altul, unde se afla comandantul Murno, tatăl fetelor. Călăuza lor îi rătăcește, dar cu ajutorul mohicanilor și al vânătorului sunt condusi ...trecând prin multe peripeții la fort unde ajung cu bine.

Ecranizări
 Ultimul mohican (film din 1968)
 Ultimul mohican (film din 1992)

Romane americane
Cărți din 1826
Romane după care s-au făcut piese de teatru

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HTML5 is a logical extensions of the old HTML element. HTML5 is meant to present cleaner and more efficient web pages to deliver the same experience to every user regardless of web browsers and hardware platforms such as desktops, laptops, tablets or mobile phones. We don't have to keep plugins like Flash and Silverlight. HTML5 pages presented in capable web browsers do everything like running animations, playing music or movies, and can also be used to build complex applications. By 2015 all major browsers started to support HTML5 to a large degree and you've probably been taking advantage of it already without knowing.
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Retail Roundup—Supreme Court to revisit online tax; Amazon to expand Dash capabilities
by Jacqueline Renfrow |
Jan 15, 2018 8:00am
Amazon is hoping to expand its Dash button to smart devices.
Supreme Court will revisit online sales tax debate
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Amazon wants to expand Dash to smart devices
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Protecting your brand on Amazon
Often brands will see their merchandise pop up on the site of an Amazon reseller. Amazon makes it clear that the company does not manage or enforce a brand's distribution policy—that is entirely the responsibility of the brand. (MediaPost)
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* This is the third installment of WHERE DRAGONS GO TO DIE, a serial that's posted every Friday morning. If this is your first time reading, start at the beginning. Please check back next week to find out what happens next!
Myria squinted at the glittering snow leading up to Kindred Mountain. The soft blue dot of the mountain was so far ahead that the middle of their journey simply disappeared from sight. After crossing the snow covered expanse, they would abruptly be on the edge of a cliff looking down at a great canyon. They would then turn to the mountain, enter the cave, avoid burning alive, pack up some bones, and head home—hopefully running into their sisters toting their baby dragon back to the mountain, assuming they were still alive.
Klara sniveled at Myria's feet. "Do you think they'll make it?" She was resting before they continued on; they'd already walked half the day away.
"Right." Klara nodded, her blond hair covering her face, and looked back up with a smile so genuine that it took Myria aback. The smile annoyed Myria even more than the sniveling.
They returned to their trudge through the snow without any more conversation. Myria took the lead, unable to stand watching Klara struggle with her snowshoes. She'd never seen anyone have such a difficult time with them.
While the words she'd told Klara were true enough, she only half-believed them. She knew that her sister was not fine. She'd only seen Vera for a moment before being shoved off on her first mission, but that was long enough to get a glimpse of the blood, the weak sound of her voice, the panic in Darya's eyes. None of that compared to the smell. No one could survive that smell. And who knew how long the Commodore would let her heal before sending her off to take care of that dragon. No, Vera, at least, was most certainly dead. It was almost enough to make her forget the assignment and plot revenge for her sister's death instead—if only she didn't believe that the Commodore would come up with more creative punishments than she may be able to imagine. And anyhow, Vera may still live… What a foolish thought to cling to, but she couldn't let it go. She needed it.
And so she kept moving forward, with Klara huffing and puffing and misplacing her steps behind her, trying to figure out how they were going to complete this mission.
Vera had always been the capable one, and she was torn to shreds. And Darya? Darya was a soldier beyond compare. Their missions were always successful, everyone told their stories. And they'd failed. And there she was, with Klara, who seemed barely able to even make it to the mountain itself. What were they going to do once they got there?
She let the useless thoughts attacking her take up residence in the back of her mind, not having the energy to fight them off. She muffled their volume with the sound of shallow breaths into her scarf and the crunching of snow under her boots. It would have to do for now. They'd have more distracting problems soon enough.
* This is the second installment for WHERE DRAGONS GO TO DIE, a serial that's posted every Friday morning. You should read the first installment before this one. Please check back next week to find out what happens next!
"La lala la…" the Commodore loudly sang.
"Another hard day?" Iris asked.
"That's how they'd see it. You know these people have no respect for the magical anymore, only fear. When they see magic, they see your scarred face." She spit the words from her lips.
The Commodore winced. People had always feared her, but the scars had magnified their reactions. Cutting her face wasn't exactly a choice she'd made, as much as a necessary part of her mission. The scars served their purpose well, gaining her respect among those she was dealing with in her quest for the bones. They had the added effect of paralyzing the average person with terror, which worked well enough for her cause. Fear would make a person jump to attention just as well as respect, often much faster.
Iris turned her back to the Commodore and the memory of her imprisonment. Her pretty wings, awkward in the small space, pushed against the bars and tore free several of the dark feathers. They floated from the cage, like baby birds rushing to escape, but only made it as far as the polished cherry wood. The Commodore tucked them in her pocket and left the room, feeling more like a monster at her desk than on her throne.
* This is the very first installment for WHERE DRAGONS GO TO DIE, a serial that will be posted every Friday morning. Please check back next week to find out what happens next!
Her claws dug deep, white lines, screeching as they went. Cringing people surrounded her, but she ignored them, calmly focusing on the doors across the room. The carving was intricate. When you viewed it as a whole the doors depicted the ship itself, but she kept her gaze on the swirls that formed the breaking waves.
"Bring them in." The sound of her voice could barely be heard under the high-pitched squeal of her nails. The men ran to follow her command.
Darya marched through the double doors with her burned face held high. She paced her steps carefully next to her limping companion, as though if she walked with enough purpose it could disguise Vera's injuries. Even if her gait wasn't distracting, and even if the fresh blood pouring down from the deep gash on her arm wasn't staining her white uniform, the smell of them would have filled any size room. The source of the smell seemed obvious: both of their pant legs were full of holes exposing melted, red, flesh. The sight of them made clear one thing: defeat. In light of that, nothing else much mattered, but there was protocol to be followed. Once down the aisle, Darya pulled Vera's shoulders back, straightening her posture and worsening the bleeding from her arm.
"I see you were unsuccessful," she whispered.
"With apologies, Commodore. We attempted to retrieve the bones several times, but in the end were unable to complete the mission." Darya stared straight forward as she spoke, careful not to look directly at the Commodore.
The women's jaws fell slack as they searched their tired minds for a response. The Commodore regained her business face first, to their dismay.
"I have no use for dragons, only their bones. I should think that would be quite clear to you, but it seems you need help understanding. What to do, what to do…" She lifted her hand to brush the chalky pile away before resting her palm firmly on the skull. Her nails ran light circles around the sockets until finding purchase and digging in once again.
Darya grimaced. They'd agreed Darya would do the talking. She'd been under the Commodore's command for almost a year, and had more experience in restraining her tongue.
"Oh, dear! Why didn't I think of that?" The Commodore leaned forward, a smile slowly filling her face. "The baby will have bones, of course! Except, that's not what I asked you to do, now, was it Vera?" She leaned back into her bony throne. Pouting her lips and shaking her head, she continued, "No, no it wasn't. I told you, what again?" She pointed a clawed finger at Vera, who was gradually tipping over. Darya struggled to prop her up.
Horror widened the women's eyes and they looked about to speak, but Darya thought better of it. She grabbed Vera's left side to help her limp from the room.
"And someone, air it out in here. If I wanted it to smell like burnt flesh, you'd all be on fire right now." She picked up the skull, now veiled in the same detailed markings covering her own face, and placed it at her feet before choosing another from the pile. She dug her claws deeply into the unmarked forehead, filling the room with the screeching.
* This is the very first installment for WHERE DRAGONS GO TO DIE, a serial that will be posted every Friday morning. Continue onto the second installment.


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Q: Marshalling Time fields as Unix time I want to encode my time.Time fields as numeric Unix time and I would prefer not to implement custom MarshalJSON functions for each and every struct, since I have lots and lots of structs.
So, I tried defining a type alias as such:
type Timestamp time.Time
And implementing MarshalJSON on it like so:
func (t Timestamp) MarshalJSON() ([]byte, error) {
    return []byte(strconv.FormatInt(t.Unix(), 10)), nil
}

But that gives me a t.Unix undefined (type Timestamp has no field or method Unix), which doesn't make sense to me. Shouldn't Timestamp 'inherit' (I know that's probably the wrong term) all functions of time.Time?
I also tried using a type assertion like so:
strconv.FormatInt(t.(time.Time).Unix(), 10)

But that also fails, complaining about an invalid type assertion: invalid type assertion: t.(time.Time) (non-interface type Timestamp on left)

A: You need to convert your type back to a time.Time to have access to its methods.  Named types do not "inherit" the methods of their underlying types (to do that, you need embedding).
func (t Timestamp) MarshalJSON() ([]byte, error) {
    return []byte(strconv.FormatInt(time.Time(t).Unix(), 10)), nil
}

Also, just as a matter of personal preference, I tend to preferred fmt.Sprintf("%v", i) over strconv.FormatInt(i, 10) or even strconv.Itoa(i).  Honestly not sure which is faster, but the fmt version seems easier to read, personally.

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Alfred Haigh opened the first Haigh's Chocolates store in the Beehive Building located on the corner of Rundle and King William Streets, Adelaide on May 1st 1915.
On May 1st, 2015 Alfred's grandson, John, and great grandsons, Alister and Simon cut a 100th birthday cake – chocolate, of course – to mark the beginning of a year of centenary celebrations.
At Haigh's we're very proud to be one of the largest 'bean-to-bar' chocolate manufacturers in Australia and in keeping with tradition we continue to hand-make artisan chocolate from the raw cocoa bean.
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These were totally different reads but each 5 stars! Reviews coming soon.
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Who won in 2014? BJP or India?
After her sacrifice (?), Sonia appointed honest man as PM and started rule by Proxy. Allegedly, important files were sent to High Command for approval and "Deals" were fixed. Governance took the hit as no MP /minister would consult the PM on major issues .Above all, NAC (National Advisory Council) was formed by Sonia from amongst handpicked members with Sonia as the chairperson which ruled without responsibility but with full authority. Why did Man Mohan Singh accept humiliation is a mystery?
In 1975, media bent backwards out of fear. This time, it was greed. Media was manipulated. The power of Govt Ads and its monetary value is unprecedented. Discretionary quota was used to allot accommodation and positions to media bigwigs with free overseas trips aboard PM's flight, VIP treatment and with all perks that come with PM's entourage. Media became powerful that it started even to brokerage appointment of ministers."I am at 7RCR" announced a TV news anchor. Each wanted to get close to power so as to become powerful. If you don't kill your enemy, it will kill you. Media wasn't touched.
NGOs were given licenses under FCRA and same NGOs/funds were surreptitiously used against political opponents and also allegedly for anti national activities. Some NGOs were owned by serving Babus and senior Advocates of SC. Over 10,000 NGO licenses have since been cancelled.
National security was compromised. When Chinese intruded,the then MEA termed it as ACNE. Case of Ishrat Jahan is in news with not much comfort. How could original files go missing from ministry? Col. Purohit and Sadhvi Pragya are live examples of the strategy. Illegal immigration of Muslims was ignored and missionaries were issued Visas who indulged in mass conversions. A drive through Punjab will see sudden spurt of Churches in areas where never has ever been a Christian. Phrase "Saffron Terror" was coined to appease minorities. Hindus were advised on Colorless Holi, Cracker less Diwali and no Rakhi, but never a Bloodless Eid was spoken about. Assam,WB,Kerala demographics were allowed to change. Roland Reagan had said "A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation" Efforts were at full throttle to divide Hindus. Had they succeeded in passing CVB (Communal Violence Bill), half Hindu population would have been on jail. Had PrithviRaj Chauhan killed Mohd Ghori, no such thing would have happened.
Someday, some historian will write about this disastrous decade for next generation never to make the mistakes we made.


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Arne Malsch (* 29. April 1972 in Hamburg) ist ein deutscher Sportjournalist und ehemaliger Basketballspieler. Malsch tritt im Fernsehen unter anderem als Kommentator und Moderator bei Veranstaltungen in den Sportarten Basketball, Boxen, Eishockey und Fußball auf. Er war Basketball-Jugendnationalspieler.

Spielerlaufbahn
Malsch war Fußballtorwart und begann 1983 beim SC Rist Wedel mit dem Basketball. Er gewann 1988 mit dem Verein die deutsche B-Jugend-Meisterschaft. In Wedel spielte er mit Ingo Freyer zusammen. Malsch war deutscher Jugendnationalspieler und spielte zwischenzeitlich auch für die Bonneville High School im US-Bundesstaat Utah. Verletzungsprobleme warfen ihn zurück und beendeten seine Karriere in der Juniorennationalmannschaft. Für Wedel trat er ab 1990 auf der Centerposition in der 2. Basketball-Bundesliga an. Im Dezember 1992 nahm die Korbanlage während des Aufwärmens vor einem Pokalspiel gegen den Walddörfer SV in Folge eines Dunkings Malschs Schaden. Das Spiel konnte deshalb nicht ausgetragen werden, seine Mannschaft verlor kampflos. Später gewann er mit der Seniorenmannschaft des Vereins mehrfach die deutsche Meisterschaft in der Wettkampfklasse Ü35 sowie 2018 in der Ü45.

Karriere als Journalist
Malsch arbeitete von 1993 bis 1996 beim Hamburger Rundfunksender OK Radio und war später in unterschiedlichen Tätigkeiten (Kommentator, Moderator, Chefredakteur, Fieldreporter, Chef vom Dienst, Ablaufredakteur und Beitragsmacher) bei Premiere, dessen Nachfolger Sky und bei Sportdigital beschäftigt. Er machte sich vor allem als Kommentator und Moderator bei Basketball-, Box-, Fußball- und Eishockeyveranstaltungen einen Namen und war Leiter des Hamburger Büros von Sky Sport News HD. Ab April 2008 moderierte er kicker.tv news, eine tägliche Fußballnachrichtensendung, die von Spiegel TV in Zusammenarbeit mit der Zeitschrift kicker produziert wurde. 2014 wurde Malsch als Kommentator und Moderator für Telekom Basketball tätig. Ab 2017 gehörte er zudem zu den Moderatoren der werktäglichen Sendung Transfermarkt.TV im Sender Sportdigital sowie zum Berichterstatterstab bei den Telekom-Übertragungen der 3. Fußball-Liga.

Einzelnachweise

Basketballspieler (SC Rist Wedel)
Fußballkommentator
Eishockeykommentator
Fernsehmoderator (Deutschland)
Basketballkommentator
Deutscher
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Q: npm audit issue with the latest axios? I mean I have no idea what to do...like I have the latest version of axios installed in package.json, npm audit fix doesnt help and I also tried to install the older versions of axios but still throwing the same error
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MSU edges Stanford to claim Rose Bowl
By | Sports Network
Pasadena, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Tony Lippett caught the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter and the Michigan State defense did the rest as the No. 4 Spartans downed the fifth-ranked Stanford Cardinal, 24-20, in the 100th annual Rose Bowl.
Connor Cook was an efficient 22-for-36 for 332 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, while Jeremy Langford totaled 84 yards on 23 carries and a score for the Spartans (13-1), who won their fourth Rose Bowl and first since 1988.
"People keep asking me does the championship feel better, all these different things, these levels of excitement," said Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio. "I can just tell you that every level, I'm just so excited for our football team and our players and our Spartan fans and our families of our coaches, and our coaches."
Lippett finished the game with five catches for 94 yards along with the score, and Trevon Pendleton also caught a touchdown pass for Michigan State, which handed Ohio State its first loss in two years in the Big Ten championship game.
Kevin Hogan was just 10-for-18 for 143 yards and an interception while Tyler Gaffney had 24 carries for 91 yards and a score for the Cardinal (11-3), who had taken a 20-14 win over Wisconsin in this event last year.
"I told the guys, we had one heck of a year, and got beat today," said Stanford head coach David Shaw. "They played better. They made more plays. That's the bottom line. You know that every time you suit up, it's about who makes the most plays and who scores the most points."
The Rose Bowl is hosting this year's BCS National Championship Game and will also host one of the semifinal games that will take place under the new playoff format next year.
The score had been tied at 17-17 since early in the third quarter, but Michigan State got the ball back at the Stanford 27 after a short punt, combined with a 19-yard return from Macgarrett Kings.
On the third play of the possession, Cook hit Lippett with a pass over the middle near the 5, and he stretched it in on a 25-yard score for a 24-17 lead with 13:22 to play.
Each team then punted once, with Stanford getting the ball back at its own 28 and Michael Rector taking a carry 27 yards to get the ball across midfield. A holding call on Michigan State gave Stanford a fresh set of downs, but the drive stalled at the MSU 17.
Lining up for a 34-yard field goal, the holder bobbled the ball, but completed a pass for an apparent first down, but an illegal formation call on the team moved the ball back five yards. Jordan Williamson then hit a 39-yarder to make it a 24-20 game with 4:15 to play.
Michigan State was then held to a three-and-out and Stanford got the ball back at its own 25 with 3:06 to play and one timeout left.
Quickly facing a 4th-and-1, Ryan Hewitt took a quick handoff and tried to get over the pile, but he was knocked back and the Spartans went into the victory formation.
Stanford began the game with the ball and put seven points on the boards less than four minutes in, as Gaffney took the ball to the left, broke a tackle and raced into the end zone on a 16-yard score. The big play of the drive saw Hogan and Rector connect on a 43-yard gain.
Later in the first quarter, Stanford got a 34-yard field goal from Williamson for a 10-0 lead with 1:40 to play in the frame. The 7-play, 69-yard march saw Gaffney break a 47-yard run on the first snap.
The Spartans answered on their next touch, as the team went 75 yards in 13 plays, capping the drive when Langford took a handoff up the middle, bounced off the line and ran it in from the left for a 2-yard score and a 10-7 game with 10:45 to play in the first half.
Neither team got into scoring position over the next several touches, and it was Stanford's defense that came up with a big play, as the team put pressure on Cook and he floated a pass toward the line that Kevin Anderson came down with, taking it into the end zone for a 40-yard score and a 17-7 game with 2:07 to play in the first half.
The Spartans, though, came right back with a 75-yard march as Bennie Fowler's 37-yard grab took the ball down to the Stanford 3. Two plays later, Cook rolled out to the right and found Pendleton in the end zone for a 2-yard score to make it a 17-14 game going into the break.
Michigan State started the second half with the ball and Cook and Fowler hooked up on a 60-yard play to move it into the red zone. However, the drive stalled and Michael Geiger hit a 31-yard field goal to tie the game with 12:56 left.
Michigan State improved to 10-14 in bowl games, winning their past three appearances ... Stanford fell to 11-13-1 in bowl games, including 6-7-1 at this event ... MSU totaled 397 yards, and controlled the ball for 31:11, while Stanford had 305 yards ... Michigan State has won four of the six games with Stanford.
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Daryl Hall and John Oates, Train to visit Infinite Energy Arena
By: Trevor McNaboe
Music fans will have the chance to rock on June 20 at Duluth's Infinite Energy Arena to Daryl Hall and John Oates as well as multi-Grammy winning band Train.
Hall and Oates, both Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees, announced they would be co-headlining with Train Monday morning. The tour, set to kick off May 1, will make 35 stops before concluding on August 11.
Daryl Hall said of the summer outing, "This is going to be a tour filled with fun as well as great music. I love Train, and have a close relationship with Pat Monahan, going back to our 'Live From Daryl's House' show together."
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Both groups have a long list of accolades with Hall and Oates being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 and receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2016.
Train has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide and produced 14 songs to hit the Billboard Top 100 including "Drops Of Jupiter," "Hey, Soul Sister" "Drive By" and "Play That Song."
"I've known Daryl Hall and John Oates for a few years now and after being their fan my entire life, we now get to tour with them and spend time with legends in the world of music. This will be a career highlight for all of us in Train and a show that you won't want to miss," said Pat Monahan, lead singer for Train.
Tickets for the summer tour will go on sale Jan. 29 at noon and can be purchased at InfiniteEnergyCenter.com or calling the arena box office at 770-626-2464.


[TRANS] 130804 Broadcasting Company Reps Who Respond To JYJ's Appearance Requests Ask For Anonymity… Why?
When will we be able to see JYJ on TV again? Though they've continually released new music, we have never seen them on any major music program, and we've yet to see them on a variety show, which are now deemed the best source of advertisements for idols. Even nameless rookies and old actors appear on variety shows, something JYJ can't do. The voice of the fans requesting their appearance on shows is met with silence.
But a new and recent movement in the industry is grabbing the attention of many. The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) came to a verdict on the 24th of July that found SM Entertainment (SM) and the Korean Federation of Pop Culture and Arts Industries (KFPCAI) guilty of interfering with JYJ's broadcasted appearances and activities as singers.
According to the FTC, once the three former members of TVXQ left SM and formed JYJ, releasing their first album in October, 2010, SM and the KFPCAI agreed to stop JYJ from appearing on broadcasted programs and from distributing their music. They then sent an official notice to 26 licensees in the industry. Afterwards, JYJ faced a number of limitations in their activities and they were not even included on the rankings of major music programs. Since submitting their exclusive contract nullification injunction against SM in 2009, JYJ fought a long and hard legal battle against the agency, and the two parties came to an agreement in November, 2012. With JYJ settling all of their problems regarding their exclusive contract with SM and with the FTC coming to a verdict that favored the group, many expected to see JYJ on TV in the near future.
However, the three major broadcasting companies have not budged since the FTC's verdict on the 24th of July. SBS, KBS and MBC's variety sectors, that are in charge of their respective music programs and variety shows, are not saying much about the possibility of JYJ appearing on their shows. This is not that different from the stance they had before JYJ's settlement with SM.
Why is this so? Requests flooded in for responses from the three major broadcasting companies regarding the possibility of JYJ appearing on broadcasting shows. But the responses that were given were tepid and circuitous, with each and every representative strangely asking for anonymity.
When asked about JYJ's possible appearance on 'Music Bank' or any of KBS' variety shows, a high-ranking representative of the KBS variety sector stated, "Inviting celebrities is the job of the PD. We do know that the FTC have laid down a correction order. For now, we can only make theoretical assumptions about the case. That's all we can say for now." A representative of 'Music Bank' stated, "Their side (JYJ) has yet to contact us. We have nothing more to say on the matter," and "Getting requests from fans on our site is something that always happens whenever a new album is released by a singer." Since Kim Junsu's new album was released, his fans have been flooding the homepage of 'Music Bank' and KBS with requests for his appearance on the music program.
Almost as if they had made a deal together, the three broadcasting companies have given nothing but circuitous statements regarding JYJ's future broadcasted activities. All of the representatives who gave their opinions even said, "I'd rather not have my name stated in the article." Though some of them stated that they had not received contact from JYJ's representatives, JYJ's agency stated that they went round all the broadcasting companies to notify them of Junsu's new album as soon as it was released.
Why are the three major broadcasting companies have such a meek and tepid attitude about JYJ's future activities? What are the representatives so afraid of that has them asking for anonymity? The suspicion of JYJ's fans, who want nothing but to see JYJ on TV once more, continues to grow.


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Electric car fueling stations planned
HAWAII - A California company is planning to build a network of charging stations on four Hawaii islands to fuel electric-powered cars.
Electric vehicles are expected to be available in Hawaii's auto showrooms in 2011, and Palo Alto, Calif.-based Better Place intends to power them by tapping into the state's growing renewable energy industry.
Hawaii is an ideal market for electric vehicles because of its geographical containment and the relatively short distances traveled by most motorists, said Pete Cooper, in charge of global development for Better Place.
"We're really a catalyst to accelerate the move to electric vehicles and the shift away from fossil-fuel energy," he said.
The company is already developing an electric recharge grid for Israel, where it will install 500,000 charging stations and 150 battery-exchange depots. Officials in Denmark have agreed to a similar program.
Hawaii's potential for renewable energy through wind, solar, ocean, geothermal and biofuel sources make it a strong testing ground for electric cars, Cooper said. The company is dedicated to buying energy from renewable sources.
Hawaiian Electric Co. spokesman Darren Pai said the utility didn't want to comment on Better Place's plans but does support renewable energy in transportation as a way to reduce Hawaii's dependence on fossil fuels.
"We are very excited about the prospects of vehicles that use electricity. Not only would they be good for Hawaii, but Hawaii is a great place for them. Our relatively short driving distances make these vehicles a practical means of getting around," Pai said.
Hawaii also benefits from $1.7 million in grants received last month to modernize the state's electric grids to accommodate an influx of renewable energy.
Better Place intends to sell its power for electric cars on a subscriber-based model, similar to what's used by the mobile phone industry. The company doesn't manufacture or sell electric vehicles itself because those jobs will be done by traditional auto makers and car dealers.
Car owners would sign up with Better Place for a monthly plan providing recharge and battery exchange services for unlimited miles. Other options would allow subscribers to pay as they go.
Then electric car drivers could charge up in parking garages, shopping malls and street curbs. Better Place says it would remove depleted batters and install a fresh battery in under three minutes.
The company says its service removes a major drawback to electric cars: their heavy and costly batteries, which weigh about 500 pounds and cost $11,000. Better Place would own the batteries, substantially reducing the purchase price of the car, and the company's charging and exchange systems would relieve owners of the need to handle them.
A fully charged vehicle would have a range of more than 100 miles.
A more detailed announcement about Better Place's plans for Hawaii will be made by the end of the year, Cooper said.
Are solar and wind really killing coal, nuclear and grid reliability?


Think of your non-negotiables for a crush: he has to be smart, cool, cute and, last but certainly not least, funny! While binge-watching some of our fave comedies, we noticed quite a few quirky-yet-cute sitcom guys who not only left us in stitches, but kept us swooning as well. How can you not fall in love when you also can't stop laughing? Here's our ranking of most crushable comedy cuties, and why we hope we can find one IRL.
#10 Matty McKibben, played by Beau Mirchoff, on Awkward.
We love Matty because he embodies the classic jock but sports a sweet, sensitive soul. Plus, he loves Jenna, and Jenna brings out his jokey side.
#9 Danny Castellano, played by Chris Messina, on The Mindy Project.
We're big fans of Danny, because not only is he a smart doctor, but he and Mindy have the funniest witty banter we've ever witnessed. Their romance could be described as a modern day Elizabeth and Darcy!
#8 Luke Dunphy, played by Nolan Gould, on Modern Family.
We watched Luke grow up from a cute kid to an even cuter teen, and even though his character on the show might not be the sharpest tool in the shed, we still find him laugh-out-loud hilarious.
#7 Leonard Hofstadter, played by Johnny Galecki, on The Big Bang Theory.
Who doesn't love it when the nerdy guy and the girly girl get together? That's what makes us crush on Leonard, because even though he's a little bit of an oddball, he's perfect for Penny!
#6 Andre Johnson, Jr., played by Marcus Scribner, on Black-ish.
The oldest boy in the Johnson family, Andre Jr. is stumbling through his teenage years and cracking us up doing so.
#5 Michael Kelso, played by Ashton Kutcher, on That 70's Show.
Okay, he might be on the list because we can't get over how he and Mila Kunis were dating on the show, and then got married in reality (it's a real-life fairytale), but you've also got to admit that teenage Ashton was pretty adorable.
#4 Tom Haverford, played by Aziz Ansari, on Parks and Recreation.
What makes Tom so great is that he's so committed to fine dining, men's fashion, and of course, the use of abbreviations. How else would we know to call appetizers "apps" and desserts "zerts"?
#3 Schmidt, played by Max Greenfield, on New Girl.
Yes, you could classify Schmidt as a germaphobe, a neat freak and a ladies' man, but he's also the funniest character on New Girl and we can't wait to see what fabulous suit he wears next, he wears the best tie from the John Henric UK tie collection.
#2 Chandler Bing, played by Matthew Perry, on Friends.
Could he BE any funnier? We don't think so, which is why Chandler is always one of our fave comedy crushes.
#1 Jim Halpert, played by John Krasinski, on The Office.
Every time Jim looks over knowingly at the camera, we can't help but swoon. Pam might be the luckiest girl alive to have that prankster by her side!


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Safety Check Feature by Facebook — Stay Connected in Case of Natural Disaster
Eva Mendis | Modified: April 16, 2022|News | 2 Minutes Reading
Facebook has launched a new feature to keep a safety check on its users. Before the launch, around 1.35 billion users of Facebook can update their friends and family about their activities, life events, job, location, Interests like books, clothing, etc. Last Wednesday, Naomi Gliet- VP of Product Management, Sharon Zeng – Product Manager and Peter Cottle – Software Engineer announced the launch of the Safety Check feature for Facebook users to notify friends and family about their safety.
According to the company" During the situation of a disaster or crisis, people can switch to Facebook to check updates about loved ones. It is to facilitate the situation when communication is necessary for the users and their families both. "
Key Reason To Develop Safety Check Feature in Facebook
The feature is introduced to channel the communication between family and close friends in the case of natural calamity. By keeping, the earthquake and tsunami of 2011 in Japan as a reference. A team of Japanese Facebook engineers worked on a tool that keeps you connected with your family and friends in a disaster. According to Facebook, the tool will be activated for users who are believed to be in any affected area. It will automatically detect you using location via "Nearby friends" and the location where you have recently logged in. Then, a push message will be received by the user asking if you are safe. If you replied "YES", then it will send a Facebook News Feed to friends and family.
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Know your friends and family that you are safe.
Check who all are in the affected area.
Check who marks themselves as safe.
It is not the first time when a social networking site has launched some safety check feature for times of crisis. Twitter has launched Twitter Alerts to acquire crucial tweets from government agencies and notify its users using push messages. Another example is Google is using its Map Service to locate disaster relief "hotspots" during an event of a crisis.
By Eva Mendis
I am a computer forensics Researcher, who has an interest in testing various software and perform experiments to carve hidden or lost data out of system. I also have a keen interest in reading network forensics.
View all of Eva Mendis's posts.


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import java.util.List;

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import org.onehippo.cms7.essentials.dashboard.model.PluginDescriptor;
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    private int totalTools;
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    public void incrementPlugins() {
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Абариновы (Обориновы, Обариновы, Обарины) — древний русский дворянский род.

При подаче документов (20 ноября 1686) внесения рода в Бархатную книгу, была предоставлена родословная роспись Обариных.

Род внесён в дворянскую родословную книгу Тульской и Воронежской губерний.

Происхождение и история рода
Род литовского происхождения. Захар и Данил Григорьевич владели поместьем в Тверском уезде и служили великому князю Ивану IV Васильевичу Грозному (1540), Захар Григорьевич зачислен в состав московского дворянства (1550), а Даниил Григорьевич упоминается, как поручитель по боярину Ивану Петровичу Яковлеве (1565), посол в Данию (1575). Григорий Каурович служил по Кашире (1556). В последней четверти XVI века Обарины владели поместьями в Каширском уезде.

Исаак Тимофеевич владел поместьем в Рязанском уезде (1616). Данила Исаевич служил в детях боярских по Воронеже (1621). Одна из ветвей рода в середине XVII века владела поместьями в Новосильском уезде. Владимир Иванович,  Дивий Никитич и Артемий Савельевич погибли под Смоленском (1634). Авил и Парамон Григорьевичи служили в городовых дворянах по Кашире (1648). Матвей Владимирович владел поместьем в Тверском уезде (1690).

Один представитель рода владел населённым имением (1699).

Известные представители
 Обаринов Василий Иванович — стряпчий (1692), стольник, помещик Тверского уезда.
 Обаринов Иван Афанасьевич — стольник (1692).

Примечания

Литература
 Князь П.В. Долгоруков. Российская родословная книга. Часть 4. С-Петербург. Типография III отделения Е.И.В. Канцелярии. 1857 г. Абариновы. стр. 225-226.


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Lesson 21: Jason Bourne Again
Jul 27, 2016 | Podcasts, The Filmlosophers
The Filmlosophers step right out of the theater and into the recording studio to discuss Jason Bourne (2016), which features the return of Matt Damon in the title role. In the nine years that have passed since The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), has Bourne gotten any close to finding closure and a sense of self? Listen in and learn.
VideoGameBANG's Cory Vincent also joins the crew for a recap of San Diego Comic-Con 2016. From massive lines to cast and crew interviews, we share details about all of the activities inside and outside the convention center.
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Goodbye Netflix Marvel Universe ep. 497
This week Webb, Emmaskies, and Curtis say goodbye to the Netflix Marvel shows and talk about their favorite - and least favorite - shows, episodes, and moments. Topics include: Netflix, Daredevil, Punisher, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Defenders,...
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What's Up Pizza's and welcome to the Kea-NEW Age... (Hold for Applause) This week we have a lot to discuss from the last three major stage shows we got at E3 2019 from Ubisoft, Square Enix and Nintendo! Square Enix brought us a new Avengers game trailer and the...
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E3 is in full swing and we are continuing our VGB E3 Tea Coverage with all of the latest and greatest from Xbox and Bethesda's E3 stage shows! We run down the full list of exciting new games and technology from the days shows and give our breakdowns on the good the...


Monthly stipend while attending course based on number of units enrolled that Veteran is to use for all school and living expenses.
Received, or will receive, a discharge under other than dishonorable conditions.
Incurred or aggravated a service-connected disability, which entitles him or her to VA disability compensation.
Vocational rehabilitation may be provided for up to 48 months.
An eligible veteran generally has 12 years from the date he or she is notified of entitlement.
Monthly Stipend - Effective August 1, 2011 those eligible for both Chapter 31 & Chapter 33 benefits may choose the Chapter 33 monthly housing allowance instead of the Chapter 31 subsistence allowance.
Individuals will generally receive 36 months of full-time benefits. However, individuals are limited to 48 months of combined benefits under educational assistance programs administered by VA.
NOTE: Individuals transferring to the Post-9/11 GI Bill from the Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30) will be limited to the amount of remaining Chapter 30 entitlement.
MHA of an E-5 with dependents (regardless if you have dependent) based on your SCC Zip Code. Must be enrolled more than 1/2 time to receive percentage of MHA. No MHA for enrollment that is less than half-time.
Children of an active-duty member of the Armed Forces who has died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001, are eligible for this benefit. A child may be married or over 23 and still be eligible.
Received a High School diploma or equivalency certificate. Completing 12 hours toward a college degree before you apply for benefits also meets this requirement.
14 years from eligibility date or date of separation if leave reserves before 14 years. May be extended for disability incurred or aggravated by service in the reserves, which prevents completion of program.
Guard/Reservists who served 90 continuous days or more on active duty after September 11, 2001 for a contingency operation as determined by the President or Congress.
10 years from the separation date if separated after completing service contract and discharge is not dishonorable.
10 years from Chapter 1607 eligibility date if separation for disability.
Veteran student using a VA Education Benefit and is actively drilling in a Reserve unit are entitled to DOD Tuition Assistance through their unit in addition to the GI Bill.


Government is considering reclassifying large hydro power plants as renewable projects, Power Minster Piyush Goyal said , adding that it can help India achieve clean power capacity of 225 GW by 2022.
Removing the distinction between small project (up to 25 MW) and large hydro project can help India projecting that its installed renewable energy capacity would be 225 GW by 2022.
Of the 305 GW installed power generation capacity, 43 GW comes from large hydro projects (above 25 MW) and 44.23 GW from other renewable power generation capacities.
"Why should I have two distinctions. There are 3-4 countries which have this distinction," Goyal said addressing a conference on sustainability here.
Goyal was of the view that if these large hydro projects are included in the renewable segment then the total installed capacity of clean and green power would be 225 GW by 2022 after achieving the target of 175 GW set by government.
Asked about steps being taken by government on the issue, Goyal replied, "My office has prepared a report on that. Now we shall be opening it up for public consultation. Then we take view that whether all hydro (power plants) should be categorised as renewable energy."
As per experts, besides better projection of India's renewable energy capacities, it would help the hydro power sector as it would be able to access incentives being provided to renewable energy projects by the government.
Goyal further said, "A lot of stalled hydro power projects is my first focus area. We are working on stalled projects because nobody will invest in a sector where the stalled projects are lying unattended."
Earlier in March, Planning Minister Rao Inderjit Singh had told the Lok Sabha that the planned hydro power generation capacity addition of 4,371 mw out of total target of 10,897 mw in the 12th Plan will not be completed.
"Based on the current status of works, out of 12th Plan hydro capacity addition target of 10,897 mw, capacity aggregating 4,371 mw is slipping, and 930 mw capacity is critical to commissioning during the 12th Plan," he had said.
Goyal also spoke about fall in government procurement price of LED bulbs to Rs 38 per unit of 9W from Rs 310 about 17 months ago.
He also called for cooperation from the international community for allowing access to clean technologies so that developing countries can develop it further as per their requirement.
He was of the view that climate change is collective responsibility and developed world is more responsible for carbon emissions than developing countries.
He also said that India will quadruple its expenditure on R&D of clean technologies.


A nice trail featuring a variety of different vistas, woodland, prairie, brush, young and old growth.
A nice trail featuring a variety of different vistas, woodland, prairie, brush, young and old growth. There is an official backpacking camp site as well as an unofficial one. Because of the relatively short distance of the trail it's a great overnighter or all day hike.
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It's the same city where I learned from a young age what it encompasses to be a Black southern woman and how in many ways, there was a direct incongruence to what it meant to be an African woman. I was both, I always was both, but how do you reconcile feeling confused when both sides are critical of each other? When both sides sorely need to inject some understanding and a meeting of minds with each other but instead pit themselves against each other at the hands of White supremacy and anti-Blackness, unbeknownst to them?
The same city standing on the shoulders of years of mounting racism, which you can still see the glimmers of if you look in Cobb and north Fulton counties. Yes, this city. The same city where I chronically felt a gaping hole for knowing the other side of myself, knowing intimately what it meant being African on more than one level. It's the same city where I wondered what it would feel like to mix and mingle with my Dad's side of the family, the Nigerian side, but the burden of being separated by the Atlantic Ocean became all too real quite often. It's the same city where I had to default with being a Southerner became just enough because it was the only culture I had access to through lived experience.


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The Best Books on Writing
Writing is, as a general rule, hard. Defining yourself as a writer can be even harder.
From grammar rules to publishing advice to personal narratives, these books on writing reveal in intimate detail the ins and outs of what it means to call yourself a writer. These are some of the best books on writing with insight and wisdom that can support you at all stages of your writing process.
Dreyer's English
by Benjamin Dreyer
As Random House's copy chief, Dreyer has upheld the standards of the legendary publisher for more than two decades. He is beloved by authors and editors alike—not to mention his followers on social media—for deconstructing the English language with playful erudition. Now he distills everything he has learned from the myriad books he has copyedited and overseen into a useful guide not just for writers but for everyone who wants to put their best prose foot forward.
The Forest for the Trees (Revised and Updated)
by Betsy Lerner
For both established and prospective authors alike, the publishing house can seem like a jungle. Luckily, Betsy Lerner is here to lead a safari, citing her vast collection of experiences as an editor as her field guide. The Forest for the Trees motivates writers by helping them get over their fear of the unknown. It's less about taming the wilderness and more about facing the demons of self-doubt and sloth that live in every person's own mind.
The Elements of Style Illustrated
by William Strunk, Jr. and E. B. White
William Strunk and E.B. White's The Elements of Style is so widely known that we're sure you already have a copy, but of course we had to mention it. The only style guide to ever appear on a bestseller list, this book should be your go-to if your writing is in need of an infusion of clarity. Plus, this particular edition is illustrated by Maira Kalman, adding a visual element of style to the classic.
Sin and Syntax
by Constance Hale
Copy veteran Constance Hale is on a mission to make creative communication, both the lyrical and the unlawful, an option for everyone. With its crisp, witty tone, Sin and Syntax covers grammar's ground rules while revealing countless unconventional syntax secrets (such as how to use—Gasp!—interjections or when to pepper your prose with slang) that make for sinfully good writing.
Naked, Drunk, and Writing
by Adair Lara
Adair Lara's Naked, Drunk, and Writing is a must-read for any memoirist or personal essayist. With experience as a teacher, editor, and, of course, writer, Lara's know-how will help readers through problems like how to face your family after they've read your work and how to find an agent who will fight for you. The perfect mix of tough love, comic relief, and passion, Lara's book is invaluable for anyone who needs a little help telling their story.
Bird by Bird
by Anne Lamott
Anne Lamott knows from writing. She's the author of seven novels (with one on the way) and nine works of nonfiction — many of them bestsellers. In Bird by Bird, her 1994-published book on the craft of writing, Lamott addresses how to get started, accepting the shittiness of a first draft, writing groups, writer's block, how to know when you're done and more. Her words, advice, insight are priceless.
Poemcrazy
by Susan G. Wooldridge
Though some may be able to simply sit back and pull a poem from thin air, that's not the case for most. Writing workshop leader Susan G. Wooldridge taps into her own experience writing and helping others write to share this compilation of prompts, ideas, and more. Poemcrazy is a guide that any budding poet will find valuable.
Writing Better Lyrics
by Pat Pattison
Writing Better Lyrics has been a staple for songwriters for nearly two decades. Now this revised and updated 2nd Edition provides effective tools for everything from generating ideas, to understanding the form and function of a song, to fine-tuning lyrics.
by Madeleine L'Engle
Madeleine L'Engle has mastered the art of weaving faith into fiction. In Walking on Water, the late author explores what it means to be a Christian artist, and touches on the influence of science on her writerly life. This is, truly, a book that will hold appeal for writers and readers alike, as it sheds light upon the mind of one of this last century's most talented writers.
Story Genius
So much of writing is creativity. But let's not forget about the scientific piece of the puzzle. In her new book, Story Genius, story coach Lisa Cron addresses just that, examining the role that cognitive storytelling strategies can play in writing — and how you can put them to work for yourself.