David Moritz (left) hard at work sampling barrels with Buffalo Trace Master Distiller, Harlen Wheatley.
Anytime my bourbon-obsessed buddy, David Moritz, comes calling, it usually involves whiskey. On one particularly dreary day last year, he called about a lot of whiskey.
As a spirits writer, I am often invited to--and frequently decline--press trips, high-end tastings, and lavish booze-sponsored events. It's not that I don't enjoy them, I simply don't have the time or stamina to party five nights a week. So I say no to things, especially things that require large chunks of my time. But as a loyal friend and degenerate boozehound, I decided to accept this assignment and join Moritz in delving into the world of barrel programs. An adventure was born.
You'd be right to wonder why anyone might need that much hooch, but in fact, demand for bespoke barrels is big business and growing. Drinking clubs, bottle hunters, bars, restaurants, and retailers line up to get in on the action, and competition for certain brands can be stiff. Moritz, an entrepreneur whose infatuation with bourbon compelled him to build a 300+ bottle "library" inside his Long Island City, New York headquarters, was looking for a cool gift for his customers in celebration of his design firm, Society Award's, 10th anniversary.
Moritz applied for the Single Barrel Selection Program at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, who release a handful of Buffalo Trace and 1792 bourbon barrels to program members each year. But we called in a few favors to finagle a barrel of Eagle Rare 10-Year-Old, which is typically reserved for commercial accounts, from a retailer's allocation. (A story for another day.) We were on our way to Louisville.
Buying a barrel isn't as easy as pulling up to the distillery and rolling one home. There's a process. Federal regulations, liquor allocations, and customer demand create a tangle of red tape and often long waits. Larger brands like Jim Beam Single Barrel Select and Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Personal Collection have robust programs with stock readily available, while others, like Buffalo Trace, sell out immediately, to the frustration of thirsty fans. But then again, the thrill is in the hunt.
The next hurdle is distribution. Unless you have a liquor license, you'll need to buy through someone who does, thanks to a federal law called the three-tier system. All spirits sold to the public must flow from the distillery to a wholesaler and finally to your retailer, who ultimately sets the price of the bottle, and in this case, your barrel. Even the distilleries themselves are required to buy back their products from a distributor to legally sell them in their own gift shops.
Despite the hassles, barrel programs are in full-blown growth mode, and companies are investing big-time. In 2016 Beam-Suntory owned Maker's Mark completed a 14,000 square-foot whisky cellar, blending facility, and tasting room to accommodate their newly launched Barrel Select program. Buffalo Trace has been increasing production almost every year since their program began in 1999, but in the past five years, demand for private barrels has spun out of control.
Select programs typically fall into two camps—single barrel and small batch. The former is the contents of an individual cask, dumped and bottled, usually at the brand's standard proof, though some distillers bottle at cask strength. The evaporation of liquid that naturally occurs in the aging process, known as angel's share, will dictate your yield, which ranges between 130–220 .750 liter bottles. A small batch is a combination of two or more barrels combined to create a custom bottling that you can blend or have an expert create for you. Prices typically range between $4,000–$15,000, depending on the brand, taxes, retail markup and volume.
We were greeted at Buffalo Trace's visitor center by Beckman and Harlen Wheatley, who escorted us to Warehouse K for the tasting. Inside we found five aromatic barrels of Eagle Rare, a host of Glencairn glasses, water, crackers and a thief (the tool used to draw the liquid from its cask) and got down to business. We took turns popping the bung from each barrel with a mallet, and plunged the thief into each cask, filling up the glasses with the golden, amber liquid. After tasting through the lot at a cask strength, about 125 proof, Beckman added water to lower the alcohol to its bottling level of 90 proof (45% ABV), and we tasted again. We sniffed, swirled, and sipped in reverent silence, careful not to influence each other's thoughts, and when we finally cast our votes, the winner, Barrel-A, was unanimous.
Barrel-A was filled with 53 gallons of white dog (unaged whiskey) in 2005 and 31.5 gallons, or about 198 proofed bottles, were dumped in January 2017, losing 42% to angel's share. The overall balance of oak, vanilla, and spice is what set it apart, but the distinct accents of dried fruit and chocolate on the palate and a sweet, mile-long finish put it way over the top. Sold!
After the selection, we had lunch and took a private tour of the distillery, still buzzing happily from the tasting, and had arranged for Mint Julep Tours to drive us home. The rest of the weekend entailed hitting distilleries during the day and checking out Louisville's hopping food and whiskey-bar scene at night. A definite bucket-list trip for hard-core whiskey nerds.
Three months later, the Eagle finally landed. The bourbon arrived in a combination of bottle sizes affixed with personalized, gold foil Single Barrel Select stickers, and one sip brought me back to that frigid day in Frankfort that was to become one of my great whiskey experiences. As for the barrel itself, they usually ship it to the customer with the bottles, but our Barrel-A was destined for another life.
"Why wouldn't I," says Moritz.
And just like that, an adventure is born. See you in Mexico.


LET'S BIKE AMONG WATER SPRINGS AND OLIVE TREES IN VALPANTENA Enjoy a scenic bike tour in Valpantena valley, through orchards, vineyards and water springs. Planet, Nature and Food are on at Expo 2015. Have a guided visit to an olive oil mill, with a tasting of Extra Virgin Olive oil included! Gentle hills will frame our way as we leave the city and go to luxuriant Valpantena via cycle tracks and dirt patches.
First, we'll visit a family-run olive oil mill where the productive process will be explained. We'll taste their extra virgin olive oil and other products made from local olives. Then we'll proceed to the hamlet of Montorio through a wonderful landscape sprinkled with villas and castles. See the water springs of the river Fibbio, and follow it until we reach the Ferrazze suburb.
Return to Verona through the flat dirt patches, surrounded by water and vegetation. We'll take the city cycle track until we reach Vescovo Gate, entering the walls and returning to the starting point.
A full immersion in the main themes of Expo 2015: Planet, Nature, Food and Life.
- Participants must be at least 14 years old. Please provide name, surname and date of birth for all participants upon booking ( Insurance requirement).


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var Benchmark = require("benchmark");
var sqlStamp  = require("../../");

sqlStamp([
  __dirname+"/../functional/example.sql",
  __dirname+"/../functional/friends.sql",
  __dirname+"/../functional/out.sql"
]).then(function(tmpl) {
  var bench = new Benchmark("[sql-stamp] pre-compile", {
    // benchmark test function
    "fn": function() {
      // call resolve() when the deferred test is finished
      tmpl(__dirname+"/../functional/example.sql", {
        accountId: 1,
        filterDisabled: false,
        filterKey: "role",
        filterVal: "dev"
      });
    }
  });

  bench.on("complete", function(event) {
    console.log(String(event.target));
  });

  bench.on("error", function(err) {
    console.error(err);
  });

  // Kick off the benchmark
  bench.run({
    "async": false
  });
});

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I had already made some other changes to my home to make it a better candidate for getting the grand prize. I added some new paint to the rooms and to the outside. I added a garden with some lovely flowers. I even trimmed my hedges to look like some unique art, which took a lot of time and energy. I really didn't know what I was doing, but I was able to get some good shapes just by using my eyes and snipping around until the hedges looked like my desired target. I really think that those hedges will be a good starting point for the judges.
On the day of the contest, the judges came to my home and gave everything a look. I was nervous about the whole contest, but I was ready to win if the judges would choose my home. They passed from room to room and looked all over the outside as well. After they went through everything and went back outside, I asked them how my house did. They told me that they would call me with the results. Later on, they called and told me that I had won the contest, and I jumped for joy on the phone.


An inter-ministerial group (IMG) will hold its first meeting next week to expedite post-auction clearances for six mines bearing minerals such as gold, iron ore and limestone.
The first meeting of the Post-Auction Mining Clearances and Approvals Facilitator, headed by the Union Mines Secretary, will meet on May 10 over expediting clearances and approvals of auctioned mines in the states of Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Jharkhand.
As per an official circular sent to Principal Secretaries of Mining Department in the three states, they have been asked to list the required clearances and approvals. The states have also been asked to depute a senior official for the meeting.
The IMG has been formed to fast-track the post-auction clearances and approvals of mineral blocks as part of efforts to enhance ease of doing business.
"Out of the 43 mines put for auction, only six could get through. The industry, due to various other reasons, did not participate (for other mines). But the government, on its part, wants to show that it will do whatever it can to expedite the process," a senior official said.


Professor Michael C. Sturman, Ph.D., is Associate Dean for Faculty Development, Academic Director of The Center for Hospitality Research, and The Kenneth and Marjorie Blanchard Professor of Human Resources. He teaches undergraduate, graduate, and executive education courses on human resource management, compensation, and cost-benefit analysis. His research focuses on the prediction of individual job performance over time, the influence of compensation systems, and the impact of human resource management on organizational performance. He has published research articles in such journals as the Journal of Applied Psychology, Academy of Management Journal, Personnel Psychology, and Journal of Management. He has also published practitioner papers in the Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, International Journal of Hospitality Management, Lodging Magazine, Lodging HR, A.A.H.O.A. Hospitality, HR.Com, and The American Compensation Association Journal. A graduate of Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Dr. Sturman is a Senior Professional of Human Resources as certified by the Society for Human Resource Management.


Blickling Park Run has now had the go ahead and the first official run will be Saturday 9 November. Blickling has its own page on the Park Run website.
As previously stated there will be a trial run of the equipment and course and this has been scheduled for Sunday 3 November at 10.30 am at Blickling. This is just for Reepham Runners and invites have been sent out to Dereham, North Norfolk Beach Runners and Coltishall Jaguars, so hopefully there will be a good turn out.
If you are interested in helping out marshalling at the Blickling Park Run, even if on an irregular basis, let Jenni know and she can pass your name forward.


What are some of the fun snacks that you used to eat when you were a child? I can remember going to the store and picking up something off of the shelf, and it was typically one of the larger, cake-like, sweet treats that I could find. Of course, a whoopi pie was always on the list of choices and in many cases, it one.
Now it is possible to enjoy whoopie pies because you are able to make them at home and to make them a special treat with plenty of color. All you need to do is follow this recipe, which includes plenty of funfetti, some creamy, colorful filling and everything that is necessary to make them go together perfectly.
Add your cake mix to a bowl with the butter and egg and mix until smooth.
Fold in your sprinkles. Use as many or as few as you would like.
Use an ice cream scoop to portion out the dough balls and roll them before pressing them onto a baking sheet lined in parchment paper.
Bake for 8-10 minutes and let them cool completely.
While they cool, separate your frosting into different bowls. Use one bowl for each color you plan on using.
Add food coloring and mix each bowl of icing.
Put in an icing bag or use a ziplock with the corner cut off and put icing on the flat side of one of your little cake bites.
Top with another little circle and press together.
Repeat until you have a wide variety of colors to chose between and enjoy your rainbow cupcakes!


Many clients want to know if they are liable for the acts of their children. Let's explain the various exposures related to parental liability as well as the grounds on which such claims can be brought.
Parents can be held liable for the acts of their children based of statutes, common law, or contractual agreements.
Under Michigan law, parents are strictly liable in a civil action for the willful or malicious acts of their children that result in property damage or physical injury, not to exceed $2,500. Even though the parent might not have done anything wrong, they are still accountable for the damages merely by virtue of their parental status.
In order for the statute to apply, the plaintiff must establish a number of elements.
First, the act must be willful and malicious, which means that the child must have specific intent to cause the damage. Courts have held that a mere act of negligence on the other hand is not necessarily willful and malicious. In Thelbert McKinney v Edward Caball, 40 Mich App 389, 391 (1972), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that, with respect to vehicle accidents, a teenage driver must be driving at a high rate of speed, or in any manner other than that which might have been ordinary and usual in order for their actions to be willful and malicious; merely taking the family car without permission does not qualify.
Second, the statute only applies to physical harm or injury. Injury to reputation or other non-physical injuries are not recoverable. In Guerrero v Farmer, 2004WL2389453 (MichApp), a child falsely accused her step-father of abuse. After recanting her accusation, the step-father brought suit against the child for defamation. The stepfather then attempted to collect a portion of the judgment from the child's biological mother under MCL 600.2913. In an unpublished opinion, the court ruled that MCL 600.2913 did not apply to the stepfather's non-physical injuries and that he was ultimately unable to collect from the biological parent.
Finally, the statute points out that parents are only liable for those children that are living with them. For example, if a 17-year-old child moves out of his or her parent's house to live with a friend, arguably the parents are no longer liable under this provision of the statute. We should note that although MCL 600.2913 creates statutory parental liability, it also serves to limit that liability to $2,500.
The Michigan Probate Code governs criminal actions involving minors. MCL 712A.30, allows a court to impose restitution on a juvenile in addition to any other penalties including confinement. It is important to note that this juvenile restitution statute only applies to a "juvenile offense" which is defined as a violation by a juvenile of a penal law of the State of Michigan or a violation by a juvenile of an ordinance of a local unit of government of this state punishable by imprisonment or by a fine that is not a civil fine. Note that the statute does not apply to civil proceedings or tort liability.
In People v McEvoy, 267 Mich App 55 (2005), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that the juvenile restitution statute can be enforced against a child's parents. During the early morning hours of April 8, 2002, 15-year-old Sean McEvoy broke into Howell High School, vandalized the school and set several fires. The fires activated the automatic sprinkler system, which extinguished the fires, but the sprinkler system was on for several hours before the police and fire department arrived, which caused extensive water damage in the school. Within a matter of days, Sean was arrested in connection with the fire and charged with various criminal offenses. Under a plea agreement, Sean admitted several charges against him, including arson of non- dwelling real property, MCL 750.73, and malicious destruction of personal property, MCL 750.377a(1).
Following the fire, the school district hired contractors to clean up and refurbish or replace damaged equipment and furniture. The property insurer for Howell Public Schools paid out $744,195.47 in claims to compensate the school district for its costs related to the fire. The insurance carrier then filed a petition for restitution in the Livingston County Circuit Court (family division), seeking reimbursement from Sean and his parents for the property damage paid under its policy with the school district. The court ordered that Sean pay restitution of $715,581.49. The court further determined that under MCL 712A.30(15) the parents were also liable for full payment of restitution to the insurance company.
Parents are exposed to a host of other lawsuits arising out of their acts and omissions as a parent. Under the Parental Liability Statute and the Parental Restitution Statute described above, parents are "vicariously" liable for the acts of their children. This means that the parents do not necessarily have to do anything wrong in order to be held liable. Common law causes of action can be distinguished in that the parental liability arises from the parent's act or omission rather than the child's action.
In the simplest form, an injured party could bring a suit against a child's parents under a theory of common law negligence. The plaintiff would have to show that the parent had a duty to monitor their child, that the parent failed to monitor that child, that as a result of that failure the child caused injury or damage, and that the plaintiff suffered injury. This is sometimes referred to as the negligent parental supervision theory.
In Zapalski v Benton, 178 Mich App 398, 402- 403 (1989) a teenage girl was assaulted by a boy. She brought suit against the boys parents alleging negligent supervision. She argued that the parents had the ability to foresee the boy's assaultive conduct.
In Amer States Ins Co v Albin, 118 Mich App 201, 206 (1982), following a fight between two minors, one of the children brought suit against the other boy's parents alleging negligent supervision of their violent son.
In Muma v Brown, 378 Mich 637 (1967), the 3- year-old plaintiff sustained injuries when he was struck by automobile driven by a 14-year- old. The plaintiff brought suit against the minor's parents arguing negligent supervision.
Thus, a parent is liable if the parent fails to exercise reasonable care to prevent their minor child from intentionally harming others when the parent knows or has reason to know that this care is necessary with their child, and the parent has had an opportunity to exercise control over the situation. A parent is not liable where supervision would not have made the parent aware of the child's tortious propensities.
Parents could also face claims related to negligent entrustment.
A negligent entrustment claim has three elements: (1) a person relinquishes control of a dangerous instrumentality to another; (2) the first person knows or should have known that the entrustee (the child) is likely to use the instrumentality involving an unreasonable risk of harm to others; and (3) the injury must be caused by the entrustee.
Similar to claims of negligent supervision, a negligent entrustment claim might involve a gun entrusted to a child or an automobile entrusted to an inexperienced driver which poses an unreasonable risk of physical harm to the child or inexperienced driver and to others.
In May v Goulding, 365 Mich 143 (1961), a local sheriff brought a lawsuit against the parents of a mentally ill child who used a rifle given to him by parents to shoot the sheriff after holding up a grocery store.
Parents can also assume contractual liability for the acts of their children. In today's society, it is common for parents and guardians to sign waivers of liability and hold harmless agreements pertaining to their children's activities. Many of these agreements require the parent to indemnify some other party for the acts of their children which cause injury or damage. For example, assume a local sports club requires that all parents sign a waiver before allowing their minor children to use the club's pool, playground, or other facility. This agreement likely contains at least two separate provisions that create contractual liability for the parents.
First, the parent is usually required to indemnify the facility for any property damage caused by their child. If the child throws a baseball through a glass window, it is the parent's responsibility to pay for the damages.
Second, what most parents do not know is that these agreements also include an indem- nification provision with respect to lawsuits brought by their child against the facility for their injuries. For example, if the child slips and hits their head on the bottom of the pool, that child could bring a lawsuit against the facility. Since a parent cannot legally waive their child's right to file a lawsuit and the child is not of sufficient age to enter into a binding contract, there is no way for the facility to prevent a child from bringing a claim. As a result, most facilities have included a provision which states that the parent will indemnify, defend, and hold the facility harmless for all claims brought by any of their children or guests. In essence, the child ends up suing their own parent for the injuries.
Parents can be held liable for the acts of their children based on statutes, common law, or contracts. Since most, if not all, of these exposures fall within the purview of most insurance exclusions, parents need to consider the potential consequences, both financial and otherwise, arising out of the acts of their children.


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import * as path from 'path';
import * as url from 'url';

import * as sinon from 'sinon';
import { EventEmitter2 } from 'eventemitter2';
import * as proxyquire from 'proxyquire';
import anyTest, { TestInterface } from 'ava';

import { fs, network } from '@hint/utils';
import { Engine, FetchEnd } from 'hint';

import { PackageJsonEvents } from '../src/parser';

const { loadJSONFile } = fs;
const { getAsUri } = network;

type SandboxContext = {
    sandbox: sinon.SinonSandbox;
};

const test = anyTest as TestInterface<SandboxContext>;

const validPath = path.join(__dirname, 'fixtures', 'valid', 'package.json');
const validJSON = loadJSONFile(validPath);
const invalidJSON = `{
    "name": "app",
    "version":  "1.0.0",
    "scripts": [
      "echo "Error: no test specified" && exit 1"
    ],
    "dependencies": {
      "extend": "3.0.2"
    },
    "devDependencies": {
      "gulp": "^4.0.0"
    }
  }`;

const mockContext = (sandbox: sinon.SinonSandbox) => {
    const engine = new EventEmitter2({
        delimiter: '::',
        maxListeners: 0,
        wildcard: true
    }) as Engine<PackageJsonEvents>;

    const engineEmitAsyncSpy: sinon.SinonSpy<any, any> = sandbox.spy(engine, 'emitAsync');

    return { engine, engineEmitAsyncSpy };
};

const loadScript = (mockPath: boolean = false) => {
    const newPath = {
        basename(): string {
            return 'foo';
        }
    };

    const script = proxyquire('../src/parser', mockPath ? { path: newPath } : {});

    return script.default;
};

test.beforeEach((t) => {
    t.context.sandbox = sinon.createSandbox();
});

test.afterEach.always((t) => {
    t.context.sandbox.restore();
});

test('If we receive a valid package.json, it should emit the event parse::end::package-json', async (t) => {
    const { engine, engineEmitAsyncSpy } = mockContext(t.context.sandbox);
    const PackageJsonParser = loadScript();

    new PackageJsonParser(engine); // eslint-disable-line no-new

    await engine.emitAsync('fetch::end::json', {
        resource: url.format(getAsUri(validPath)!),
        response: { body: { content: JSON.stringify(validJSON) } }
    } as FetchEnd);

    // 3 calls, fetch json, parse start and parse end.
    t.is(engineEmitAsyncSpy.callCount, 3);
    t.is(engineEmitAsyncSpy.args[1][0], 'parse::start::package-json');
    t.is(engineEmitAsyncSpy.args[2][0], 'parse::end::package-json');
});

test('If we receive a valid package.json, it should emit exactly the contents of the file', async (t) => {
    const { engine, engineEmitAsyncSpy } = mockContext(t.context.sandbox);
    const PackageJsonParser = loadScript();

    new PackageJsonParser(engine); // eslint-disable-line no-new

    await engine.emitAsync('fetch::end::json', {
        resource: url.format(getAsUri(validPath)!),
        response: { body: { content: JSON.stringify(validJSON) } }
    } as FetchEnd);

    t.deepEqual(engineEmitAsyncSpy.args[2][1].config, validJSON);
});

test('If the .json file being fetched is not package.json, the only event emitted should be fetch::end::json.', async (t) => {
    const { engine, engineEmitAsyncSpy } = mockContext(t.context.sandbox);
    const PackageJsonParser = loadScript(true);

    new PackageJsonParser(engine); // eslint-disable-line no-new

    await engine.emitAsync('fetch::end::json', {
        resource: url.format(getAsUri(validPath)!),
        response: { body: { content: JSON.stringify(validJSON) } }
    } as FetchEnd);

    t.true(engineEmitAsyncSpy.calledOnce);
    t.is(engineEmitAsyncSpy.args[0][0], 'fetch::end::json');
});

test(`Even if package.json contains an invalid schema, it should still emit the 'parse::start::package-json' event`, async (t) => {
    const { engine, engineEmitAsyncSpy } = mockContext(t.context.sandbox);
    const PackageJsonParser = loadScript();

    new PackageJsonParser(engine); // eslint-disable-line no-new

    await engine.emitAsync('fetch::end::json', {
        resource: 'package.json',
        response: { body: { content: invalidJSON } }
    } as FetchEnd);

    t.is(engineEmitAsyncSpy.args[1][0], 'parse::start::package-json');
});

test(`If package.json contains an invalid schema, it should emit an error related to the schema of the package.json`, async (t) => {
    const { engine, engineEmitAsyncSpy } = mockContext(t.context.sandbox);
    const PackageJsonParser = loadScript();

    new PackageJsonParser(engine); // eslint-disable-line no-new

    await engine.emitAsync('fetch::end::json', {
        resource: 'package.json',
        response: { body: { content: invalidJSON } }
    } as FetchEnd);

    t.is(engineEmitAsyncSpy.args[2][0], 'parse::error::package-json::schema');
});

test(`If package.json contains an invalid schema, it should emit an array containing the errors `, async (t) => {
    const { engine, engineEmitAsyncSpy } = mockContext(t.context.sandbox);
    const PackageJsonParser = loadScript();

    new PackageJsonParser(engine); // eslint-disable-line no-new

    await engine.emitAsync('fetch::end::json', {
        resource: 'package.json',
        response: { body: { content: invalidJSON } }
    } as FetchEnd);

    t.is(Object.keys(engineEmitAsyncSpy.args[2][1]).includes('errors'), true);
    t.is(Array.isArray(engineEmitAsyncSpy.args[2][1].errors), true);
    t.is(engineEmitAsyncSpy.args[2][1].errors.length, 1);
});

test(`If package.json contains an invalid schema, it should emit an array of errors that is easily understandable `, async (t) => {
    const { engine, engineEmitAsyncSpy } = mockContext(t.context.sandbox);
    const PackageJsonParser = loadScript();

    new PackageJsonParser(engine); // eslint-disable-line no-new

    await engine.emitAsync('fetch::end::json', {
        resource: 'package.json',
        response: { body: { content: invalidJSON } }
    } as FetchEnd);

    t.is(Object.keys(engineEmitAsyncSpy.args[2][1]).includes('prettifiedErrors'), true);
    t.is(Array.isArray(engineEmitAsyncSpy.args[2][1].prettifiedErrors), true);
    t.is(engineEmitAsyncSpy.args[2][1].prettifiedErrors.length, 1);
});

test(`If the file contains an invalid json, it should emit an error related to the json format of the package.json`, async (t) => {
    const { engine, engineEmitAsyncSpy } = mockContext(t.context.sandbox);
    const PackageJsonParser = loadScript();

    new PackageJsonParser(engine); // eslint-disable-line no-new

    await engine.emitAsync('fetch::end::json', {
        resource: 'package.json',
        response: { body: { content: 'invalidJson' } }
    } as FetchEnd);

    // 2 calls, fetch json, and the error.
    t.is(engineEmitAsyncSpy.callCount, 2);
    t.is(engineEmitAsyncSpy.args[1][0], 'parse::error::package-json::json');
});

test(`If 'package.json' contains a custom property (e.g. 'browserslist'), it should still emit the event parse::end::package-json`, async (t) => {
    const { engine, engineEmitAsyncSpy } = mockContext(t.context.sandbox);
    const PackageJsonParser = loadScript();

    new PackageJsonParser(engine); // eslint-disable-line no-new

    const nonStandardJSON = `{
        "name": "app",
        "scripts": {
          "test": "echo "Error: no test specified" && exit 1",
        },
        "browserslist": [
            "last 1 version",
          ]
        "dependencies": {
          "extend": "3.0.2"
        },
        "devDependencies": {
          "gulp": "^4.0.0"
        }
      }`;

    await engine.emitAsync('fetch::end::json', {
        resource: 'package.json',
        response: { body: { content: nonStandardJSON } }
    } as FetchEnd);

    // 3 calls, fetch json, parse start and parse end.
    t.is(engineEmitAsyncSpy.callCount, 3);
    t.is(engineEmitAsyncSpy.args[2][0], 'parse::end::package-json');
});


There are literally dozens of ways to make money in markets. Learn why I choose NOT to look at Fundamental Data.
I am going to start this Blog by stating that I acknowledge there are literally dozens of ways to make money in markets. Trading, investing, long term, short term, intermediate term, growth, value, trend, counter-trend, momentum, arbitrage, position trading, swing trading, mean reversion, low PE, etc, and any combination of the above. Skilled and experienced practitioners of almost any strategy can make money over time, and I have considerable respect for those who do and their methods. I am not making a claim here that any strategy "doesn't work".
My second key point, is that for all of the various strategies and time frames, a trader or investor only needs to excel at one method over time to be profitable. I am a firm believer in specialized knowledge and becoming a master at a single endeavor vs being mediocre at many.
Druckenmiller: "Earnings don't move the overall market; it's the Federal Reserve Board… focus on the central banks and focus on the movement of liquidity… most people in the market are looking for earnings and conventional measures. It's liquidity that moves markets."
PTJ: "…at the end of the day, your job is to buy what goes up and to sell what goes down so really who gives a damn about PE's? If it's going up you're supposed to be long it."
It is literally impossible to "know everything about everything". As broad as that sounds, the world of "Fundamental Data" in trading and investing is virtually infinite. So the question is how does one make the determination of what data is important to a trading/investing decision and what data is not? Is it the same for every market, or does it vary? If markets are efficient, isn't all known data baked into the price? Also, markets are said to be forward looking, so what bearing does today's data have on the price in 3 to 6 months. What if other "more important data" (macro) changes and overrides this data? As you can see, the questions can go on and on forever. For the last 20 years I have seen charts, graphs and research reports about global debt, margin debt, insider activity, and hundreds of ratios to show why prices aren't justified, but your P/L is determined by one data point. Price. So, from a fundamental perspective, which data matters?
PE (which one, trailing or forward, GAAP, EBITDA, how about "one time charges" ) - can companies really anticipate what the world will look like in the next twelve months, can anyone, or is this just a guess?
Price to Book - who determines the value of the assets on the books?
I heard a very well known money manager say a few years ago that he spent 75 hours studying a stock to take a position. How much time did he spend studying the exit or the stop loss if the position goes against him? If we put money at risk into a position in anticipation of it going up in value, won't a price based technical program get into the same position when it breaks out in about 10 seconds?
I will start this topic by stating that as of 9/24/2017, the top 20 performing stocks in the S&P 500 YTD are up an average of 67.44% with an average PE ratio of 49.06 (please reference the attached slides from Finviz.com). Two have no PE listed, NRG and FSLR. The #1 performer YTD, VRTX, of which I have been long since February 2017, has a PE of 146. I would say based on the fact that the top 20 performers YTD have an average PE of 49.06 makes it a difficult case to state that PE as a stand alone metric has any meaningful bearing on stock price performance. Maybe someone will provide some academic studies, but I am looking at today's S&P 500 data. Difficult to refute that.
In my 20 years, I have traded through the Internet Stock mania of 1997 to March 2000 and watched the Nasdaq go from 1,200 to over 5,000 in 3 years. Companies with triple digit PEs, no PE, and in some cases, no revenues, like Corvis Communications, went sky high and people made fortunes off these names. High PE and no PE names ("New Economy" stocks, as they were branded) like Cisco Systems, Oracle, Sun Micro, JDS Uniphase, CMGI, Inktomi, Applied Micro, were minting new millionaires almost daily. Real money and real profits for shareholders, even if the companies themselves were losing money. Wall Street was rolling out tech funds and focused funds daily, CNBC's New Year's Special 2000 had strategists naming JDSU as their top pick (the poster child for tech stock mania) and the tech craze was in full effect. Jim Cramer was on TV telling people if their fund manager couldn't outperform the Nasdaq, they should be fired. Anyone reading this who was in the markets in the late 90s/early 2000s will likely remember all of this.
On the other hand deep value, low PE names were selling off. Procter and Gamble lost 50% of its value in Q1 of 2000. "Blue Chips" like DuPont and Boeing lost over 50% of their value in the late 90's while companies with no earnings and questionable revenues went up 500%+. Legendary value investor Julian Robertson shut down his fund. The high fliers came crashing down even faster, but the shareholders who sold all the way up had real money in their hands.
Stocks ran all the way up with no earnings or PEs of 100, 200, 300+, so why didn't the high PE stop them from going up? That didn't seem viable.
The internet was a disruptive force, but did that mean people were going to stop buying soap so PG should lose 50% of its value?
Why did high PE or no PE stocks keep going up?
Why did low PE stocks keep going down?
If a low PE stock looked like a buy with a PE of 12, wasn't it a better buy at a PE of 10, yet it kept going down?
Why was a PE of 15 high for certain stocks but a PE of 20 wasn't for others? Many will say earnings growth and industry metrics, but who decides which is high and which is low?
If low PE stocks keep going down, where is my exit to protect capital as the position unwinds?
Then, on March 10, 2000, the Nasdaq topped and tech stock and high PE stocks came crashing down. Those who made the argument that PE and valuations took over in March of 2000, could never explain why PE had no bearing at all from 1997 to March of 2000. I will reveal my views about this later.
Which earnings metric should we look at? PE, trailing PE, forward PE, GAAP, EBITDA, one-time charges, (what are those one time charges and why don't they "count"), etc.
Finally, if my primary goal is to protect capital and limit losses, how do I use PE to get me out of a losing position?
Also in the early 2000s came the great Financial Engineering fiasco. I saw household names, some considered "safe", like Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and Adelphia literally trade down to zero, and CEOs get jail sentences as it was discovered they manipulated their books, fabricated numbers and hid billions of dollars in expenses and/or debt from investors. Enron was in Fortune's "Most Admired Companies in America" list in the year 2000. Wall Street loved Enron, in part because their "Fundamentals" were so good. Fundamentals looked great. Balance sheets looked great, and then, zero. We kept hearing from pundits on TV, "oh, [XYZ] is a great company, it will come back". 15+ years later, those names still haven't come back and neither have the dollars.
If the Financial Statements could obviously be engineered, how reliable was the data pulled from them and as a result the decisions made from the data?
Who determines which data is relevant for which market?
If fundamental data gets someone into position and it starts going against them, what tells them to get out?
PE didn't seem to matter in any consistent way that I or anyone else could quantify.
Balance sheets and financial statements could obviously be manipulated, at least for a long enough time for investors to lose all of their money.
With all of this being said, I was on a search for something to tie it all together. Something quantifiable and consistent, that I could use for entry and exits and something that would give me a concrete strategy to keep losses small. There is also one inescapable fact that to this day no one has been able to refute. The only metric that determines your P/L is price. There is no qualifier on anyone's brokerage statement for PE, debt ratio, or insider activity. It's quantity x price.
In my next Blog, I will discuss why I believe that trading price is superior to any other method.
Disclosure: At the time of writing, we are long FSLR and VRTX.


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Blogs Sports The Black & Gold Standard
Rivalry Revenge: Baldwin, Kornet power 'Dores in Knoxville
VandyRadioAdmin 27 February 2015
The Black & Gold Standard is an all-new VandyRadio Blog featuring general commentary and advanced statistical breakdowns following every Vanderbilt Men's Basketball game. Robbie Weinstein of The Homefield Advantage (along with, on occasion, Max Herz and Dan Helinek) will be bringing you the best analysis of Commodore basketball throughout the season as the team chases a postseason berth for the first time since 2012. Check out the Black & Gold Standard for all kinds of new content as the young 'Dores fight through the 2014-15 schedule.
Wade Baldwin talked the talk on Wednesday, as the Vandy freshman's comments about Josh Richardson and Tennessee made the rounds on Twitter this week prior to Thursday's rematch between VU and UT. Baldwin and the 'Dores did not disappoint, walking the walk in defeating the Volunteers 73-65 Thursday in Knoxville behind a second half avalanche.
– Luke Kornet was fantastic offensively in this game, and the sophomore's 5-6 shooting from three played a huge role in opening up the Vandy offense after a weak 19-point first half showing. To me, however, Wade Baldwin was the story of this one. Baldwin scored 13 points on only five shots, to go along with six rebounds, six assists, excellent defense, and only two turnovers. Most of all, the freshman point guard backed up his controversial comments from Wednesday and completely shut down UT leading scorer Josh Richardson for a key period in the second half during which Vandy took the lead back and stretched the advantage out to as much as 11 points. I wanted the 'Dores to show an increased level of toughness in this game (even if it came in the form of trash talk), and they delivered.
– As VU added to their late-second half lead, I saw more attitude and emotion from the Commodores than at any other point this season. Damian Jones threw down a vicious dunk and Luke Kornet even went for a chin-up on the rim, although he was not called for a technical foul. It was easy to see the disdain that the team has for Tennessee as they looked to pile it on their in-state foes, and this is great for the rivalry. I never dreamed of seeing a Big Shins rim chin-up in a game, and the fact that this happened says a lot about Vanderbilt's performance.
– Shelton Mitchell, along with Kornet, helped spark a pair of 11-0 second half runs that broke open this game. Just like in the first matchup between these two teams, UT gave Vandy a plethora of open threes. This time, however, VU took full advantage and knocked down 13-25. The Commodores turned the ball over on 30% of their possessions in the first half, but cut that to only 10% in the second half. The result was less transition opportunities for UT and extra possessions that Vanderbilt made good use of.
– The Vols' first half run came largely as a result of too many threes for Vanderbilt. VU was only 175th in the country in the percent of the team's points scored on threes, yet the 'Dores took twice as many threes (14) as twos (7) in the first 20 minutes. Coincidentally, the biggest momentum change in this game may have come in the form of James Siakam's tough and-1 on a drive to the rim, immediately followed by a charge drawn by the Vandy senior forward. All of a sudden, the Commodores looked energized. That's what I call the #BambaMentality.
– The win moves Vanderbilt to 16-12 on the season and 6-9 in the SEC. The 'Dores are up to eighth place in the league, just behind Alabama (7-8), the team's next opponent Saturday at Memorial Gym. A win would give VU the season tiebreaker over the Tide, putting Vandy in good position to grab the 7-seed in the conference tournament. This would allow the Commodores to avoid Kentucky until the conference title game, if VU were to get that far. The win over Tennessee is the type of rousing victory that any program can build off of, and Vandy should be in decent position to make the NIT with three wins the rest of the way. That scenario would yield a record of 19-14, and not many 19-win SEC teams have been turned away from the NIT historically.
Check out VandyRadio's comprehensive Vanderbilt sports blog series. Building the Masonic Tradition covers Commodore football, The Black & Gold Standard covers VU hoops, and Eyes of the Hawk covers Vandy baseball. VandyRadio.com is your home for year-round coverage of your favorite Vanderbilt teams.

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Hall of Higher Learning – Part II
Disclaimer: This chapter is currently in development. There are likely typos, errors, omissions, inconsistencies and so forth. Please do not treat this as a polished and completed work!
Clara rubbed her eyes once she crossed the threshold. She was faced with a long corridor filled with doors on both sides. The walls appeared to be made of onyx and the doors were painted black without any identifying features.
Those who designed this area had obviously meant to confuse and mislead. She looked down both ends of the hall but found no end in sight. That might have made her nervous, at least until she learned that the door she had walked through was locked.
"What an interesting welcome," Clara said while half-expecting to be answered.
When no answer came, Clara left her suitcase in place and followed the hallway to her left. She hoped her bag would serve well as a point of reference.
After three hundred paces she saw an object up ahead. At first she felt a wave of excitement wash over her until her worn out suitcase came into focus. So she went full circle? How?
This hallway did not have an obvious curve to it, at least not enough to accomplish this feat. Things were certainly getting interesting.
A minute or so after Clara's return to her point of reference there came a noise originating from couple of doors down. A quick glance in that direction revealed a young man with a suitcase passing through.
"Don't let that door close," Clara exclaimed.
The young man jumped then looked behind him just in time to hear the door click in place. Only once he looked down both ends of the hall did he have an idea of the situation.
"Sorry," he said shyly. "Jonathan Carmichael," he said.
"Clara Grey," Clara said before she beamed a smile.
"Most people call me Jack," he added.
"Pleasure to meet you," Clara added interested only in getting these social graces out of the way. "Know where we are," she asked.
"No clue actually," he said looking confused. "Been here long," he asked.
"Long enough," Clara said. "Mind if we put something to the test," she asked.
"Sure," Jack said. "What do you have in mind," he asked.
"Head that way," Clara said pointing in the direction. "I will head the opposite way and if we encounter anyone else to ask for assistance," she added.
Jack cocked a brow and shrugged. Clearly not concerned with asking questions, he began his stroll down the hallway.
Clara did the same but left her bag behind. She looked at every door along the way in an effort to find a pattern or identifying features, alas they were identical. The more she reflected on this matter the more she had to conclude that this had to be some sort of trap.
They crossed paths mid-way and once more found her bag waiting for her. Jack did not seem phased by the sight of Clara's bag from the opposing direction; so clearly this was some sort of loop.
"How did you do that," Jack asked.
Clara smiled before she replied, "Been here for a bit remember?"
"Oh," Jack said. "What now," he asked.
"Not sure. Do you have any ideas," Clara asked.
Jack shrugged which nearly disheartened Clara. Clearly she was here for a reason and reasonably concluded that she would be able to find her way out. Interesting how Jack had entered through a different door. Did that mean there was a separate entrance?
But how would they find the door leading to their salvation? Every door were identical, and the stonework had been expertly done to create the illusion that there was no variations. She could try every door, but there were no assurances that one would even open.
Exasperated, she ran a hand through her hair and leaned back against the wall. She closed her eyes aware that Jack was watching her intently. Just what she needed…
When she opened her eyes, she looked up as though the curse God and was suddenly struck by an epiphany. While the walls and floor were nondescript that was not the case for the ceiling.
Seven doors were enclosed within an arched ceiling, high enough that people would not even notice they were within a section. There was a band of stone missing from domed ceiling which permitted light to bleed through. It was a bright white light, almost like daylight but with was no variation. Artificial light?
Now came the interesting part. As part of the vaulted ceiling, a text had been carved each section. Of course it had to be written in Latin.
"How is your Latin," Clara asked while orienting herself in such a way to see the entirety of the text.
"I can muddle through," Jack said.
Should she have expected another answer from him? Fortunately Clara had spent a lot of time reading the bible and guessed that her prayer sessions on ship had been for a reason. She would have to thank Sister Maria another time.
"I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth," Clara said aloud.
"The book of Job 19:25," Jack said.
At least he was right about something. Clara had a suspicion that every section held a different passage. The reason for these passages? That needed to be put to the test.
"That's right," Clara said to encourage Jack. "Let's go see what the rest say," she asked nonchalantly.
"2 Corinthians 2:17, John 12:25, Revelation 3:5, Romans 5:10," Jack said.
Clara found it amusing that he would dutifully call out the chapter and verse they came across. After all, they were clearly marked and engraved. However, there was merit to keeping him focused.
Clara read every verse looking for a clue, but so far they seemed to be random. Without a discernible pattern finding a clue would be difficult. This worried Clara but she remained hopeful that something would leap out at her.
"Then my people will live in a peaceful habitation, and in secure dwellings and in undisturbed resting places," Clara read.
"Isaiah 32:18," Jack said.
"So why does it say Isaiah 32-29," Clara asked.
Jack looked up and shrugged before he said, "No such thing, Isaiah 32 ends at 20."
The boy was right and Clara was ill equipped to admit it, even to herself. Of all the verses this one seemed fall in line with the type of passage she expected. Clara had come here to find her new home after all, not this never-ending corridor.
"Engraver made a mistake," Jack asked.
"No," she said. "Every piece of stone here is seamless joined with its neighbour.
That takes a mastery that is rarely witnessed on earth," she added.
Given the unlikeliness of this discrepancy being due to an error or flaw. That meant the error had been stamped there for a reason Clara thought.
"A clue," Clara exclaimed.
Without another word, Clara turned to face the set of three doors in this section then turned the knob for the door to her right. The door opened without any resistance; confident in her decision she walked through without hesitation.
28 January 2018 By Evelyn Chartres Leave a Comment Filed Under: Saturday Scenes, The Van Helsing Paradox Tagged With: Clara, Clara Grey, Hall of Higher Learning, Horror, Hunter, Paranormal, Saturday Scenes, Short Story, Van Helsing Paradox
Hall of Higher Learning – Part I
For the second time in her life Clara was travelling with Sister Maria. That meant more time waiting on a train platform and she presumed the next connection would be made together. Their first trip together had been a stroll through Versailles' palatial gardens in comparison.
For one, it was longer and involved a dizzying rate of train transfers. To make way over the open ocean had been a new experience for Clara and at first she was unsure of herself while the ship heaved and hawed with the waves. If her travelling partner had any inkling at all for amusement, Clara might have enjoyed the experience.
Instead they spent the bulk of the trip below decks, kept busy with prayers and lessons. Clara even missed the sights as they approached red mud shores; iconic for the region although one would ever know by looking at Sister Maria.
They left the station and grabbed the first available handsome. The ride was pleasant enough, and this was her first taste of a larger settlement. There were people and horses moving every which way, it was quite chaotic but infinitely enjoyable to watch since Sister Maria could do little to hurry on.
Whereas her hometown had a few buildings along the main stretch of road, this city had neighbourhoods and streets crammed with houses, storefronts and warehouses. It was something to behold especially after two years of being cooped up in that school.
This time around Sister Maria seemed to be enjoying the trip. Had this been her hometown? More likely she was elated that her charge would soon be released.
"Here we are," the cabby said once they arrived.
It was the site of a massive construction site, visible on the foreground where the beginnings of church spires. This structure of wood, masonry and stone would stand tall above the neighbours; a point of pride for any city. So why here?
Clara and Sister Maria stepped off silently once the cabby had been paid. Without hesitation the nun pushed past the protective fencing and walked onto the construction site. Although there was showed no hesitation, Sister Maria seemed slower and more deliberate somehow.
They walked through the chaos as workers were busy with their trades. They continued on until they reached a cemetery located by the stone wall. At a point separating the two sites Clara saw a simple wooden door.
Sister Maria paused, stood aside and said, "I am afraid this is where we part ways child."
Clara looked at the facial features of her escort as usual not a so for emotion had been betrayed. At least until a naughty little thought passed through her mind. Would be a shame to miss this opportunity to speak with impunity.
"I was the one who re-arranged all of the furniture in your room," Clara said with a smirk.
Sister Maria maintained her stoic disposition for a moment then began to laugh.
"Was it now," she asked in a light-hearted tone. "The sisters and I spent a great deal of time trying to work out how someone managed to get all my things onto the ceiling," she added.
"You are not angry sister," Clara asked, somehow slightly disappointed at this particular reaction.
"Of course not Clara," Sister Maria said in her serious tone. "Sister Theresa nearly wet herself laughing and anything that knocks her down a peg is worth its weight in gold," she added with a smile.
So Clara had gotten her wish after all. Not only did Sister Maria smile, but she had also learned that nuns were human. A good lesson for any child to learn.
"Now child, you must be the one to go through that door," the nun said. "You never know, we might end up seeing one another again. Although not as travelling partners. You are far too talkative for my tastes," she exclaimed.
Clara smiled, took her worn out suitcase and opened the door. It was dark inside, but she was not fearful, sometimes things you should be feared were hidden in plain sight. Without hesitation she crossed the threshold curious as to what she would find.
First Blood – Part IV
Clara had been whisked away the moment men dressed identically to Father Michael entered the room. They did not seem to hesitate nor asked questions, instead the eldest simply glanced at one of the younger members and she was carried away.
Why was it that Clara had never seen these men before? Normally in a cloistered environment there was near perfect segregation, a new face was a rare occurrence. Any workmen, tradesmen or drivers were kept under a close watch.
To see a dozen such men certainly got Clara wondering if she had missed something in these past two years. Was there some sort of tunnel or access to the outside world that she never knew about?
A bit further down the hall Sisters Agnes and Maria were waiting. Clara was then placed under Sister Maria's charge who in turn escorted back to her room. From the corner of her eyes she saw the man and Sister Agnes exchange words. When the nun collapsed, Clara had a good idea what had been said.
"What were you doing in the rectory child," Sister Maria asked.
Clara looked down at her blood covered hands remembered she was still holding the thin blade. Of all the things to ask? Clara palmed the crucifix under her sleeve to avoid it making a topic of discussion.
"Sister Maria, I was following Father Michael," Clara said in reply.
"Now why would go and do such a thing." Sister Maria asked while sounding exasperated.
Now that was a good question. However, that tone in her voice hinted that this nun had been aware of what took place. So she likely already knew that Father Michael was dead. The question was how?
Clara thought over her words before she said, "Father Michael told me earlier today that he wanted to discuss his plans for me sister."
Sister Maria was white as a sheet, despite this being a blatant lie it certainly got her out of the hot seat. Now if only she managed to coax more information out of her before she was caught.
"What exactly did he tell you child," Sister Maria asked.
Now Clara had to think on her feet. If she feigned ignorance, there would be no further gains. If Clara guessed his involvement the she might gain more insight. The latter came with more risk but Clara enjoyed a challenge.
"Father Michael had just begun explaining the particularities of his order," Clara said.
Now that was vague enough to avoid getting caught in an outright lie. She was basing this line of questioning on the fact that men of the cloth were rarely, if ever armed. Father Michael had been armed for a reason and she guessed the fallen angel was a big reason as to why.
Sister Maria gave Clara a good long look before she said, "No matter child." She paused a moment before she opened the door to the dormitory and added, "Now get cleaned up and ready for bed."
A shame that bedtime was not for another two hours yet…
News of Father Michael's death had been hushed up. Clara continued on for a few days, curious as to why they would not share his fate with the rest of the school. Even as a new priest settled into the rectory, the nuns maintained a wall of silence.
Despite being the only witness to what had happened, no one questioned her about the event nor questioned her presence that night. It left her feeling a bit uneasy as though she were in trouble and was just waiting for the punishment to follow.
For once Clara kept her nose clean and continued on with her studies. An easy matter when other children avoided her, likely due to a secret directive. Like all directives, tenants or commandments, there tended to be severe repercussions for those who failed to uphold them.
After the events of Father Michael's passing went by unobserved for a fortnight, Clara was pulled out of class by Sister Maria. Without notice she was hurried to the courtyard where horse and cart waiting for them. Surprisingly her things were already packed into that tattered old suitcase she had arrived with two years ago.
"It seems that Father Michael's got his wish," Sister Maria said while getting into the cart. She then reached down to help Clara up before adding, "It's time to start your training child."
13 January 2018 By Evelyn Chartres Leave a Comment Filed Under: Saturday Scenes, The Van Helsing Paradox Tagged With: Clara, Clara Grey, First Blood, Horror, Hunter, Paranormal, Saturday Scenes, Short Story, Van Helsing Paradox
First Blood – Part III
Her arrival to this cloistered environment marked her first exposure to both schooling and religion. These had been luxuries her family could not afford. After all it was difficult to justify higher learning if one had to give up eating a meal or keeping a roof over their heads.
Clara readily embraced her new way of life, giving in to her newfound thirst for knowledge. Clara employed what she learned to make life difficult for the sisters; especially Sister Maria since she had sworn see this nun smile before she finished school.
There were other children who enjoyed pushing the boundaries as much as she, but Clara quickly learned how to avoid the nuns' wrath. She noted that judgement was rendered only to those who were unlucky enough to get caught.
Not only did this push Clara to conceal her movements, but it made her escapades much more challenging. What better reward could there be to have Sister Agnes darting her eyes from child in another failed attempt to find out who was responsible.
On occasion Clara would get caught although it was normally for crimes of her own choosing. She would take her lashings, pray or fast as required. All the while she would plot her next bout of defiance while the staff continued to underestimate her capability for mischief.
In her second year at the orphanage, Clara noticed that Father Michael would often be called away. The man would disappear for days or even weeks at a time without raising suspicion. For a mischievous little girl, the concept of being able to avoid her responsibilities along with their consequences had some allure.
Motivated to discover his secrets, Clara shadowed the man. This proved to be easy enough since he probably never considered the possibility. After all, this was a foreign concept for those who lived under the watchful eye of their God, especially one who had given their vow of poverty.
In anticipation of his destination, Clara went ahead and hid in his quarters. She was reminded on how the devout were notorious for remaining covered at all times. Clara once caught a sister flaying herself as she bathed; all in an effort to keep impure thoughts from her mind. She later learned that was the reason they adopted the habit. They did it to keep their body and hair concealed even from members of their own order.
Clara caught no more than a glimpse of his scar-riddled back. These scars had not been left by a whip, paddle or another form of corporeal punishment. There was an animalistic quality to the scarring, but what kind of animal was capable of inflicting those?
While sisters of the order tended to assume they were alone with God when in their quarters; this priest surprised her when he spoke. So much so that it blew her earlier theory out of the water.
"It is not wise to enter the house of God with impure thoughts," he said calmly using the voice he reserved for his sleep-inducing sermons.
Clara did not say a word and even held her breath in an effort to remain undetected. He never turned to look at her before speaking again. Since there were no mirrors or reflective surfaces in the room, her presence should have remained a mystery.
"You have been following me all morning child," Father Michael added.
Even with the priest keeping his back to her, she knew better than to continue this game. It was obvious that she had been discovered, so the question was, how?
"Curious," Clara replied then mulled over her initial response. She then thought it best to add for good measure, "Father."
"Curious child," he asked while continuing to change.
Clara noted how these were not a priest's garbs. The more Clara questioned this situation, the more curiosity swelled within.
"Why a man of the cloth disappears for days on end," she replied. "The origin of your scars and more recent wounds," she added despite that being a wild guess.
So why not turn the tables and evade his attempts at an inquisition? At least that was easier than constant evasion.
Once again she threw in, "Father", as a belated mark of respect.
"The sisters often mention how bright you are," he said.
Clara wondered why he dropped the formality of calling her child. Father Michael turned around then kneeled to get a better view of her. It was the first time she had looked into his eyes, steel grey like hers and full of life.
"Clever enough to stay out of sight," the priest said which was quickly followed by a warm smile. "Quick enough to ask questions that could provide you with valuable insight," he added.
Before she could reply, he raised his hand to interrupt. This confused Clara since she heard no other sounds. Was a veiled attempt at making fun of her? An attempt at teaching her a lesson?
The answer came when the door was torn from its hinges and revealed a woman of intense beauty. Clara had no words to describe her, only that she was as beautiful as Clara imagined angels to be.
Such beauty might adhere a sense of trust in a little girl or even admiration, but it did nothing to arouse desire. There was no primal aspect of her soul which yearned for that woman, especially a child whose hormones had yet to wreak havoc on her mind.
Not the case for Father Michael, he seemed bewitched, unable to think or focus. At first, she wanted to say something, to snap him out of it. Yet she sensed there were forces at play that went beyond her comprehension.
Clara remained concealed and even held her breath while she watched. If that woman was aware of Clara's presence, she showed no obvious signs.
The creature continued her slow deliberate movements towards the priest. Once she was a foot away from Father Michael, he broke out of his trance and pulled out a rosary from his pocket. This particular rosary had been fitted with a thin metallic blade at the base of the cross.
With one quick motion, he attacked but missed. This woman moved like a blur, reappearing just behind Father Michael and with one vicious strike, gouged out a chunk of his neck.
Clara watched as blood shot out in spurts. The initial spurt covered the wall to his left and the second narrowly missed Clara. The third spurt never materialised since this creature had latched onto his neck to feed.
Terror should have taken a hold of this girl, culminating in a blood-curdling scream. Such a response would have made her the second victim of the night. Somehow she was able to remain even-keeled, her mind clear and focused.
Clara snuck out of her hiding place then crept quietly towards the rosary. She picked it up prior to focusing on the horror. Given the nasty wound, it would take no more than a moment for that creature to finish her feast. Even now he was white as a sheet, a sign that he was far too gone.
Regardless Clara realised this was her one and only chance, she closed her eyes and recited a prayer. Relying on faith alone, she plunged the rosary into the woman's back and was greeted by silence. This entire situation evoked a sense of déjà vu although she did not understand why that was.
In the time it took for her to blink the other had turned around to glare. Pure hatred was painted on the creature's face, clearly indicating what she planned to do. Meanwhile, Father Michael's body slumped to the ground with nothing more than a few drops of blood trickling from his wound.
"How dare you," the woman shrieked.
Again this confrontation should have left her shaking like a leaf. Instead, Clara stood tall, with blade in hand. Blood from that creature covered the blade and Clara wondered why it appeared to be both thicker and richer than her own.
The girl then looked out to the doorway, noticing how it splintered when torn from the frame. Were these titans? Who could be capable of such strength and speed?
Shadows appeared in the hallway followed by the sound of footsteps a smile came upon Clara's lips. The creature's face flickered for a moment followed by a hint of worry, it seemed that she had arrived at the same conclusion. In a blink of an eye, that creature was gone, her escape left nothing more than a breeze from an open window.
6 January 2018 By Evelyn Chartres Leave a Comment Filed Under: Saturday Scenes, The Van Helsing Paradox Tagged With: Clara, Clara Grey, First Blood, Horror, Hunter, Paranormal, Saturday Scenes, Short Story, Van Helsing Paradox
First Blood – Part II
Whoever said that getting there was half the fun, did not travel with a nun hellbent on completing her mission. For Clara the entire journey was a confused blur further exasperated by fatigue.
They would race from one train to the next at a breakneck pace. Clara felt as though her arm would be pulled out of its socket if she too a moment to catch her breath.
To what end? All for the privilege of waiting for the train or attempt a nap rest on uncomfortable wooden benches.
Clara spent the last leg of the journey in a comatose state. The two days of solid travel and transfers had driven her to exhaustion. In that moment she could have slept soundly just as easily in a dungeon as a bed made from twenty mattresses.
"Wake up child," Sister Maria said loud enough to wake the dead.
Clara woke up in a start while her heart raced at a gallop. Her head hurt and she could barely focus, but once she did she set eyes on what was to be her home.
Somehow she had been transferred onto a horse and cart without her knowing. They were in the middle of a large gravel courtyard surrounded by several buildings. Based on this being a school, she assumed made up the dormitories and classrooms of the school.
Before Clara realised where she was, her escort had already disembarked. Sister Maria had hurriedly met with another nun from the school and seemed to be in deep conversation. Given she was unobserved Clara took in the scene in greater detail.
The horse and cart she noted were old and well used. The one at the reins looked looked like to be a farmer. He had white hair, shaggy beard, sunburnt skin and vivid blue eyes. His clothes were covered in dirt, his hands calloused and clearly fit in with what she expected of someone who worked the land.
The nearest and most prominent structure was a three story building. There were evenly spaced Windows throughout and an ornate metal roof and gables that would provide for a spacious attic. Clara had a feeling that she would be spending the bulk of her time there.
Another structure nearby was made of wood and stone. Clara could see through the windows and saw more nuns inside. She later found out that this was their primary dormitory.
"Miss Grey," Sister Agnes said. "Since you are awake you may as well grab your things and join us," she added.
"Of course sister," Clara said while she complied.
Clara could see that while Sister Agnes wore a smile there was authority in her words. Given how she was directing Clara directly that woman was likely also the senior. Things were certainly going to get interesting.
"Now child. There are a few rules you need to know before we take you in," Sister Agnes said.
Before any more words were exchanged both of the nuns looked behind Clara. Clara tuned to find a young man walking towards them, his black clothes and white collar a clue to his vocation. The man appeared to be overjoyed to see her, although she could not fathom as to why.
"Sisters," he said while holding his gaze onto the new arrival. "Clara Grey is it," he asked.
Clara looked flummoxed, she had not expected to be noticed or at least this soon. One quick glance from Sister Agnes and Maria told her this went against normal procedure.
"Yes Father," Clara replied.
Sister Agnes attempted to bring some decorum by saying, "Father Michael I was just—
"Thank you Sister," Father Michael said. "Just wanted the opportunity to see miss Grey before she got settled," he added.
The priest winked at Clara then walked away. Clara could tell that the nuns were irritated, although it was amusing to see Sister Maria be on the verge of losing her composure. Perhaps this place would be more entertaining than she had initially been led to believe.
30 December 2017 By Evelyn Chartres Leave a Comment Filed Under: Saturday Scenes, The Van Helsing Paradox Tagged With: Clara, Clara Grey, First Blood, Horror, Hunter, Paranormal, Saturday Scenes, Short Story, Van Helsing Paradox


pardon the crap cellphone pics, i hurriedly took these over my lunch break.
Interesting. I live in Stellenbosch, go to Nook constantly and have even eaten at the place outside Nook, but have never gone to Nest. Thanks, will check it out.
I will be in Stellenbosh in July. Glad to have heard about this before that. Looks like a lovely place to visit.


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Niels De Mossenau (Aalst, 21 oktober 1993) is een Belgische musicalacteur en zanger. Daarnaast is De Mossenau werkzaam als producent en voorzitter voor NDM Theaterproducties.

Jeugd en opleiding
De Mossenau groeide op in de gemeente Affligem en is de zoon van Hugo De Mossenau en Anja Vinck. Hij groeide op in een gezin met twee broers en is ongehuwd.

Hij behaalde zijn attest '"Bijzondere Muzikale Vorming'" aan de Kunsthumaniora Brussel in de richting 'musical'. Daarnaast danste hij 3 jaar bij DASA Dansstudio's en zat hij 3 jaar bij de deeltijdse musicalopleiding "Musicalia".

Vervolgens studeerde hij daarna nog 1 jaar Musicaltheater aan het Koninklijk Conservatorium van Brussel en is hij in 2019 afgestudeerd aan "The Dutch Academy Of Performing Arts" in Den Haag in de richting Muziektheater.

Carrière
De Mossenau speelde mee in Ganesha, Daens, Footloose ( Theater Elckerlyc Antwerpen en Capitole Gent), Het Wonder Van Margaretha, Sweeney Todd, Zigana, De Meester Van De Zwarte Molen, The Bakewell Bake Off (West End-Londen) Lelies, Man op Duivelseiland en MacBitch.

De Mossenau is verbonden aan het "Nederlands Musical Ensemble" en "Harlekijn Scouting And Theatrical Productions" en zong tevens mee op de Musical Sing A Long in 2017, 2018 en 2019 in Amsterdam en, als backing vocal, in The Christmas Show 2017 en in Toppers In Concert 2018 en 2019. Ook was hij verbonden aan de NME Dinnershows. Ook bracht hij in 2018 de Vlaamse musical Lelies voor een korte periode naar Nederland.

Niels de Mossenau zingt sinds 2015 mee in het Cinematic Art Choir o.l.v David De Geest en trad daarmee op tijdens de Hans Zimmer Live Tour 2016 en 2017 ( Brussel, Antwerpen, Luxemburg, Rotterdam, Zwitserland, Amsterdam,...), de James Newton Howard; 3 Decades of Music for Hollywood (Parijs, Amsterdam, Antwerpen ) en de Hans Zimmer, The Tribute Show. In 2022 tourde hij als koorlid mee met de show 'Ennio Morricone: The Official Concert Celebration'.

Sinds 2019 is De Mossenau voorzitter van Stichting NDM Theaterproducties; een stichting die zich richt op het vernauwen van de kloof tussen amateurs en professionals in de theaterwereld. De Mossenau was in 2021 solist tijdens het musicalconcert Showstoppers - In Concert en speelde in 2022 de rol van Simon Doucet in de Nederlandse versie van Lelies. Hij regisseerde tevens deze voorstelling. In oktober en november 2022 produceerde hij met NDM Theaterproducties de theatervoorstelling 'Only Ferry', het soloprogramma van acteur en mediapersoonlijkheid Ferry Doedens. Hij was ook regisseur van deze voorstelling.

Externe link
ndm-theaterproducties.nl

Belgisch musicalacteur
Vlaams acteur
Nederlands musicalacteur

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Priska Doppmann (Cham, 10 de maio de 1971) é uma ciclista suíça.

Foi campeã nacional de estrada em 1999. Terminou em sétimo lugar na prova de estrada individual feminina nos Jogos Olímpicos de Verão de 2008 (Pequim).

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Gallery: Robins 1-1 Burton Albion
The match photos from Saturday's 1-1 home draw with Burton Albion are available online in our gallery.
Callum Wright's first half strike was cancelled out by an early second half Brewers goal as both sides settled for a 1-1 draw for the second time this season.
Alan Franklin was at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium for the game. You can check out the photos he took in our gallery above.
Attention now turns to another home fixture on Saturday when it's former Premier League side Charlton Athletic who are the visitors.
You can buy tickets for the game online at any time and from the ticket office during opening hours for the 3pm kick-off next Saturday.
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'Dark energy' and 'dark matter' the focus of the Euclid space mission
The future European space mission, Euclid, which the European Space Agency has just selected for…
66 new telescopes to explore first solar systems and the primordial universe
How do clouds of dust and gas surrounding newly formed stars become planets? – and how far back can…
Light from galaxy clusters confirm theory of relativity
Astrophysicists at the Dark Cosmology Centre at the NBI have managed to measure how the light is…
Astronomers discover new way to measure Universe
Astronomers at Dark Cosmology Centre at Copenhagen's Niels Bohr Institute have found a new way to…
Satellite crashing down on Friday – Denmark barely in the danger zone
NASA's defunct Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) will crash down to Earth on Friday,…
ESS Science Symposia launched at the Niels Bohr International Academy in Copenhagen
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Mosul: Jihadis have been battled back for months as the city is stormed by Special Forces and tanks from the Iraqi Army who last week retook Mosul Airport.
Baghdadi has now delivered his "farewell speech" to ISIS fighters who are trapped in the city, telling those who can to "flee and hide in mountainous areas".
ISIS fighters who cannot escape are urged to blow themselves up and kill as many Iraqi troops as possible.
Baghdadi's speech was handed out on paper to jihadis by the remaining commanders in Mosul. Speakers also delivered versions of the speech in public squares as ISIS lose grip on their final foothold in western Mosul.
ISIS's supreme leader is understood to have fled the city months ago amid rumours Baghdadi was injured in an airstrike in January.
His speech revealed top commanders of ISIS are fleeing towards Syria. "The leaders of the so-called Mujahideen Shura Council have all fled Nineveh and Tal Afar to Syria," it said.
Daily Star Online revealed the most wanted ISIS commanders who are being hunted dead or alive.
Iraqi Army engineers are currently building a "floating bridge" to connect the east and west of the city on the banks of the Tigris River.
Coalition forces have surrounded ISIS amid reports the remaining fighters are fanatical foreign jihadis including Brits.


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Q: React: Why sign up form is not creating new user in firebase users? Here I'm trying to build a signup form using the react-hook form. I'm trying to build a restaurant website for my own purpose. But I have tried many times. But I'm getting many errors. First of all when I sign up a new user then firebase is not creating a new user. The form is not validating completely. But I can't find out the problem. Where is the problem? Can anyone help, please?
Here is my signUp.js file
    import React, { useEffect, useState } from 'react';
    import { useAuth } from './useAuth'
    import { useForm } from 'react-hook-form';
    import logo from '../../Images/logo2.png';
    import './SignUp.css'

    const SignUp = () => {

        const [returningUser, setReturningUser] = useState(false);
        const {register, handleSubmit, watch, errors} = useForm();

        const auth = useAuth();

        const onSubmit = data => {
            if(returningUser){
                if(data.email && data.password){
                auth.signIn(data.email, data.password)
                }
            }
            else{
                if(data.name && data.email && data.password){
                    auth.signUp(data.email, data.password, data.name)
                }
            }
        }

        return (

                {
                    returningUser ?
                    <form onSubmit={handleSubmit(onSubmit) } action="" className="py-5">

                        {
                           auth && auth.user != null &&
{auth.user.error}

                        }

                            <input  name="email" className="form-control" {...register('email', {requried: true})} placeholder="Email"/>
                            {errors && errors.email && Email is Required}

                            <input type="password" name="password" className="form-control" {...register('password', {requried: true})} placeholder="password"/>
                            {errors&& errors.password && Password is Required}

                            <button className="btn btn-danger">Sign In</button>

                             setReturningUser(false)}>Create a new Account

                    </form>
                    :
                    <form action="" onSubmit={handleSubmit(onSubmit)}>

                            <input type="text" name="name" className="form-control"

                           {...register('name', {requried: true})} placeholder="Name"/>
                            {errors && errors.name && Name is Required}

                            <input type="email" name="email" className="form-control" {...register('email', {required: true})} placeholder="Email"/>
                            {errors && errors.email && Email is required}

                            <input type="password" name="password" className="form-control" {...register('password', {requried: true})} placeholder="Password"/>
                            {errors && errors.password && Password is Required}

                        <button className="btn btn-danger" type="submit">Sign Up</button>

                             setReturningUser(true)}>Already have an account!

                    </form>
                }

        );
    };

    export default SignUp;

Here is my useAuth.js file
// import { faWindowRestore } from '@fortawesome/free-solid-svg-icons';
import firebase from "firebase/app";
import "firebase/auth";
import firebaseConfig from "../../firebase.config";
import { createContext, useContext, useEffect, useState } from "react";
import { Redirect, Route } from "react-router";

firebase.initializeApp(firebaseConfig);

const AuthContext = createContext();

export const AuthProvider = (props) => {
  const auth = Auth();

  return (
    <AuthContext.Provider value={auth}>{props.children}</AuthContext.Provider>
  );
};
export const useAuth = () => {
  useContext(AuthContext);
};
export const PrivateRoute = ({ children, ...rest }) => {
  let auth = useAuth();
  return (
    <Route
      {...rest}
      render={({ location }) =>
        auth.user ? (
          children
        ) : (
          <Redirect
            to={{
              pathname: "/login",
              state: { from: location },
            }}
          />
        )
      }
    />
  );
};

const Auth = () => {
  const [user, setUser] = useState(null);

  useEffect(() => {
    firebase.auth().onAuthStateChanged((user) => {
      if (user) {
        // User is signed in, see docs for a list of available properties
        // https://firebase.google.com/docs/reference/js/firebase.User
        const currentUser = user;
        setUser(currentUser);
        // ...
      } else {
        // User is signed out
        // ...
      }
    });
  }, []);

  const signIn = (email, password) => {
    return firebase
      .auth()
      .signInWithEmailAndPassword(email, password)
      .then((res) => {
        // Signed in
        setUser(res.user);
        window.history.back();
        // ...
      })
      .catch((error) => {
        var errorCode = error.code;
        var errorMessage = error.message;
      });
  };

  const signUp = (email, password, name) => {
    return firebase
      .auth()
      .createUserWithEmailAndPassword(email, password)
      .then((res) => {
        // firebase
        //   .auth()
        //   .currentUser.updateProfile({
        //     displayName: name,
        //   })
        //   .then(() => {
            setUser(res.user);
            window.history.back();
          })
        // Signed in

        // ...

      .catch((error) => {
        var errorCode = error.code;
        var errorMessage = error.message;
        // ..
      });
  };
  const signOut = () => {
    return firebase
      .auth()
      .signOut()
      .then((res) => {
        // Sign-out successful.
        setUser(null);
      })
      .catch((error) => {
        // An error happened.
      });
  };
  return {
    user,
    signIn,
    signUp,
    signOut,
  };
};

export default Auth;

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