A new assessment by the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has concluded that wind and solar resources in Africa could be the answer to the continent's rising demand and related costs in electricity generation, and have suggested strategic siting of resource development.
For instance, researchers discovered that in a high-wind scenario in the South African Power Pool, strategic siting and grid interconnections could reduce the need for conventional generation capacity by 9.5% , resulting in cost savings of six to 20%, depending on the technology that was avoided.
Wu added that the manner of tackling the impending energy crisis by Africa could very well set the precedent for other countries while managing their own energy needs.
The Berkeley Lab study uses multiple criteria-such as quality of the resource, distance from transmission lines and roads, co-location potential, availability of water resources, potential human impact, and many other factors-to characterize wind and solar resources. An assessment of the South African Power Pool (SAPP) and East African Power Pool (EAPP), with a total of 21 countries and half the continent's population, revealed that many of these countries have wind and solar potential several times greater than their expected demand in 2030. Through the MapRE tool, policymakers will be able to do a preliminary evaluation of various sites on their own without having to rely on developers for technical information.
Now, the amounts of wind and solar developed in Africa is minimal but with global prices having declined significantly over the past decade, renewable energy has become a competitive alternative, stated the researchers.


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Located 79 miles northeast of San Francisco, the area next to California's state capital seems to be the least likely place for a maritime port. However, West Sacramento is the site of an inland port which connects to San Francisco Bay via the Sacramento River and the 43-mile-long Sacramento Deep Water Ship Channel. Smaller than the major ports in the coast, the Port of West Sacramento nevertheless provides many maritime jobs in the area. Yet, as with the larger ports, accidents and injuries affect seamen and other maritime workers each year.
Sacramento's Inland Port and Risks to Maritime Workers
Opened in 1963, the Port of Sacramento is situated on one of the biggest agricultural regions in California. Though its modest size limits its cargo-handling capacity to bulk, breakbulk, and project cargo, the port links Northern California to the Pacific Ocean via the 30-ft deep Sacramento Deep Water Ship Channel, the Sacramento River, and San Francisco Bay. Freighters and other vessels with a draft of 30 feet or less can sail to and from Sacramento with cargo that includes rice, fertilizer, wood products, ores and minerals, cement, and wind turbines. The major export product shipped from West Sacramento is bulk or bagged rice, a staple crop of the surrounding area.
The Port's North Terminal is leased and operated by SSA Marine, one of the world's largest cargo terminal operators. It employs hundreds of longshore and harbor workers to handle such operations as loading and unloading cargo ships, warehousing, off-dock yard operations, and trucking. Additionally, many Sacramento residents have jobs as seamen on ships that sail from the port as well as from other, larger maritime facilities.
Although maritime professions offer good benefits, they often exact a heavy toll on workers' health and emotional well-being. Maritime workers accept certain trade-offs because the pay is good; a deckhand trainee just starting out can earn up to $30,000 a year, while an experienced third mate can make up to $70,000 a year. Ships' officers have higher salaries.
The flip side is that maritime work is often dangerous no matter if it's done aboard a ship sailing in 50-foot seas or at a busy port facility. Accidents that result in serious injuries can and do occur, on the water as well as in a landlocked port like West Sacramento's. Worse, some of these accidents could have been avoided if employer negligence was not a contributing factor.
Resources for Injured Maritime Workers in Sacramento
Maritime workers who are injured at work are protected by federal and general maritime laws such as the Jones Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. Seamen and most port workers can claim compensation benefits for their injuries and related expenses. In addition, seamen who are injured as a result of working on an unseaworthy vessel or negligence on the part of employers or coworkers can file a lawsuit under the Jones Act rules. For more information about compensation for maritime accident-related injuries, please see the articles Compensation Under the Jones Act and The Longshore Harbor Workers Compensation Act.
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Visiting places where death is present, either due to a natural tragedy, war, the Holocaust, etc., or because there is the presence of a non-visible entity or paranormal phenomenon, is increasingly more accepted in modern times. It has become a kind of tourism that has grown in demand, though it remains a minority. The city of Cordoba, in the south of Spain, is swarming with houses and places where legends have endured over centuries as a consequence of the coexistence of three cultures – Jewish, Christian and Arab. In turn, popular culture considers these places as having a characteristic "charm" due to the phenomena that happen there. This work analyses the profile of dark tourism tourists, particularly in two sub-segments - that of ghosts and of cemeteries - as well as the existing offer. The aim is to design and improve a quality tourist product that is adapted to the requirements of the demand.


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On the counter-productiveness of compulsion.
The Higher Education Academy is advertising for accreditors. They will check applications for HEA fellowships, and programmes leading to eligibility for them. The work is moderately well-paid and flexible, and it sounds just up my street, if I behave myself...
If I decide to apply, and get through the filtering despite being flaky on "Wide experience of working with the UK Professional Standards Framework"*, I can imagine that a sensible question at interview would be;
"Tell me, Dr Atherton, what do you think are the major challenges facing the PFS programme in its implementation in HEIs?"
I would have to answer "resentment" (followed by credibility). I can't trace the source of the adage that "managing academics is like herding cats"**,but it is very apposite.
I've not done any formal research on this, but I am sure every colleague involved in "teacher training" in the HE sector will recognise the issues...
From a discussion at a conference--about learning and teaching in HE and therefore attended by enthusiasts--in Sheffield in the late '90s, when the new Institute for Learning and Teaching has announced its membership scheme: "Why would I be stupid enough to join the ILT, and announce my interest in teaching? I'll just get lumbered with the first-year teaching and lose time for research!"
--and now it's a "requirement"--
"I've been in education for almost twenty years as a student--I think I should know something about teaching."
"It's bad enough trying to get your head around preparing lectures in your first year, and all the other rubbish we get dumped on us--that no-one ever told us about in advance--and then you want to take away our Wednesday afternoons for a compulsory teacher-training course. Dual professionalism my backside."
"This is all ideologically driven--principally to provide jobs for the girls (mainly), because they wouldn't be employable anywhere else in the university."
"It's an insult to have all this patronising jargon-ridden gobbledygook which passes for "research" in educational circles--mainly half-baked and methodologically very dubious progeny of long-out-dated fads from psychology and marxist theory--shoved down the throats of people who do actually know some stuff in depth."
"...and who in the Faculty is actually going to sack me for not getting a PGCert. in three years? And has anyone ever failed one, anyway?"
I first started teaching on a PGCert in Learning and Teaching in HE in 1996, and of course it was then voluntary. (It was the first stage on the MA in Learning and Teaching.) The requirement to undertake the course has been introduced piecemeal by different universities--I think it was introduced where I worked in 2003.
So it was a joy to teach for seven years, with keen, motivated, and of course very bright colleagues as one's "students". We tended to start the three-hour session with one of the group reviewing something from the reading list for a nominal fifteen minutes. It was not unknown for them to fail to reach the end of their prepared remarks by the refreshment break 90 minutes later, such was the discussion. And I don't think I ever finished my prepared material. That's where I formulated my mayonnaise model of teaching.
Of course they were critical, and of course there were some who were very irritating. Motivations were mixed. In the early days we had some older colleagues on the course who had been at the institution since before it became a polytechnic. Now it was a university and they were acutely aware of how under-qualified they were--and this course seemed the easiest way up. There were others changing tracks because their research career was stalling. And some were "encouraged" to attend because even their Heads of Department recognised that they did not even reach the very low and informal bar which represented the expected standard of teaching.
But they were receptive and participative.
Eventually, it became a requirement for all new members of staff without an existing teaching qualification to undertake the course, and that had knock-on effects. The numbers grew, of course, and that limited the opportunities for such highly participatory approaches to teaching. Heads of Department made representations to the Centre which ran the programme (it was not based in the School of Education) to make it more convenient, and more "practical". The Centre recruited more staff, with teaching qualifications but without the academic credibility which came from being based in a faculty (even in a School of Education, which is traditionally low in the academic pecking order). The course was revised and re-validated, responding to the explicit requests for more practicality and application--so the approach became more didactic. And structured.
Dissident voices became more apparent. More time was spent justifying the very existence of the course--and more was also spent on inducting the participants into the QA procedures and paperwork of the institution. The Centre was absorbed into the ever-expanding Human Resources Department, and lost even more credibility. The course was no longer seen as a resource and a stimulus, but more of a penance, with lower and lower expectations of how it might help improve teaching...
That story is perhaps a little over-stated, and it is not the whole story, but I know from speaking to former colleagues across the country that it is repeated with variations from Russell Group universities to post-1992 institutions.
So how do you get colleagues to believe that the content of the course will actually help them, and make teaching better, easier and more enjoyable?
* How much more is "wide" than "some"? Does "working with" include "complaining about" and "failing to understand"? [I shan't mention this qualification in the application, but if it comes up I shall at least know someone at HEA reads the blog!]
** Although my own contribution to the source hunt is that I first heard it used by Diana Laurillard at an Open University conference in Milton Keynes in 1997; although whether it appears in the transcript of her paper I don't know; it must have been fairly fresh because is got a genuine laugh. ( Laurillard D (1997) "A systems model of individual learning applied to organisational learning and the HE system" Paper at "Applying Systems Thinking to Higher Education" conference, Open University 12 July 97. [Read more: The Politics of RBL http://www.doceo.co.uk/rbl/polrbl.htm#ixzz1sVqmzXBE Under Creative Commons License: Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives] )
Posted by James A at 4:13 pm
You should apply, with this post as the "evidence that you meet the individual criteria (knowledge and understanding, abilities, experience and skills) within the person specification for the role applied for", which it certainly is.
Jim Hamlyn 9:55 pm
Only substantive proof that such training makes teaching better and/or easier and/or more enjoyable could "get colleagues to believe that the content of the course will actually help them". Sadly, no such evidence exists - presumably because it hasn't been found:
"There is, in fact, little evidence that teachers' conceptions of teaching really do develop with increasing teaching experience (Norton, Richardson, Hartley, Newstead, & Mayes, 2005). There is also little evidence that conceptions of teaching change as a result of formal training, although Ho (2000) found some promising results from a teaching development program that was specifically aimed at bringing about conceptual change." -Richardson, J. (2005)
Coaching might be better:
California researchers in the early nineteen-eighties conducted a five-year study of teacher-skill development in eighty schools, and noticed something interesting. Workshops led teachers to use new skills in the classroom only ten per cent of the time. Even when a practice session with demonstrations and personal feedback was added, fewer than twenty per cent made the change. But when coaching was introduced—when a colleague watched them try the new skills in their own classroom and provided suggestions—adoption rates passed ninety per cent. A spate of small randomized trials confirmed the effect. Coached teachers were more effective, and their students did better on tests. -Gawande, A. (2011) (both quotes via Atherton, J. ;-)
James A 9:11 pm
For the record, I've decide not to apply.
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Ideological Messages in Film: The Blindside
Select a television drama or a film. Using relevant terms and concepts derived from genre analysis, narrative analysis, critical discourse analysis, semiotic analysis, or auteur analysis (you may use any or all of these methods), show how your chosen text constructs ideological messages. You must use secondary readings to support your analysis and include an APA bibliography at the end of your essay. Do not choose a television drama or a film covered in class.
This essay will use a variety of different methods of analysis to show how the film "The Blind Side" constructs ideological messages. The film "The Blind Side" depicts the struggle of a Black American man to assimilate as part of a predominantly white American society. Michael Oher, the main protagonist presents the idea from the outset regarding how a black man experiences maltreatment and discriminative treatment from the white community, something that appears as a common trend in American mainstream ideologies. The film is hugely responsible for the deconstruction of the traditional perceptions, through the presentation of the Tuohy family creating alternative ideologies to dispel them.
A person's ideology makes the culture more informed and therefore better adapted to make a judgement. "Ideology differs from culture, in that it adds a political dimension to the discussion on culture. It suggests that relations of power shape the cultural and ideological landscape." (Storey, 2009). The Tuohy's' ideology is vastly different from the standard culture of the society. Because they play an influential role in the community, they have the audacity have to express their ideologies. It is hard in the beginning to show their different point of view, but they win the battle against their adversaries because Michael shows that he is different from the stereotypic character of a Black American. The ideology created here is formed mainly of concepts surrounding power, and this produces a platform for the prejudice to be dismissed.
In this movie, the director shows how White Americans like the Tuohy family accept Michael for who he is. The ideological message portrayed is that he Is of an equal ability and have a right to the same right to the principles upheld by the family. The Tuohy's become Michael's enduring guide as he makes a vast transformation, obtaining social acceptance, and involvement. From this sense, it can be perceived that Hancock's film depicts an ideology as it emphasizes the different issues of the society such as racism and cultural interaction, and how these are being dispelled by gracious acts from an unexpected source.
Throughout the discussion of Michael's life, the film is depicted with flashbacks to contrast his past life from the current occurrences. In many cases such as the depiction of Michael's mother, these create ideological themes, enabling the audience to follow the wider story as it progresses. They are also vitally important details that help establish the main character's personality, through his protective and instinctive natures. The ideologies this creates are solely to gain and obtain an emotive engagement from the audience, giving context of the misfortunes he has undergone and the transformation he is now making. The film depicts the dilemma of Black Americans and integration into a White American family, and this ultimately provides this moral dilemma. Regardless of the magnitude of the gesture, the family are still going to be judged heavily for their kindness. The director, however, presents the the moral undertaking in a positive light throughout the film. Although negativity is presented, it is always eliminated. This ideological message portrays them as holding a hugely controversial moral standpoint. "The large majority of the people actively looking to adopt in this country are white and for the most part they want white children, at least initially." (Bartholet, 1991)
However, the ideology of repulsion is presented as a conflict of the film, within the Tuohy's social surroundings. Since the socialite family are instrumental individuals, because of their wealth and notoriety people around them think that adopting Michael taints their good reputation. This is one of the major battles presented of the film as they choose between self-preservation and their controversial moral standpoint. "Blacks are purposely portrayed in films with negative stereotypes that reinforced white supremacy over them. This has had a tremendous effect on our view of blacks since motion pictures have had more of an impact on the public mind than any other entertainment medium in the last ninety years." (Sampson, 1995) The contradictory theme in this, is that he is presented honourably, promoting his abilities rather than his skin colour.
The further ideological messages of racism are made within the within the classroom. According to John Storey (2009), "'race' and racism are not natural or inevitable phenomena; they have a history and are a result of human actions and interactions". He additionally is subject to discriminatory behaviour inside his classroom. His teacher demonstrates a recognition of his differences from the other more able students. It is a form of stereotype that the media continues to express towards its audience, in this case through subtle hints at his poor intellectual capacity.
Another ideological construction that exists in this film is the socialites and the significance of their lifestyle in his transformation. This ideology shows the contrast of how a wealthy white woman is perceived in comparison to Michael and his inability to fend for himself due to his disadvantaged background. (Sorey, 2012) explains that the social construction of culture, and culture as a particular way of life, or "expression of this particular way of living helps us to establish an understanding of the shared values of a group or class of people." Being a wealthy, successful independent woman she is perceived as being of a high social order and highly intellectual. She is described as a flawless and sophisticated character that has special abilities and an exceptional eye for taste when it comes to her personal needs.
Culture also plays an important role in establishing ideologies in the film. People have different culture, but through cultural relativism, they become connected. "There is no doubt that cultures differ in substantial ways, and that these differences have substantial psychological effects on the members of the culture." (Rozin, 2003) The Tuohys acknowledge Michael's cultural differences even though his social and family background seems improper because it contains imperfections. This message shows the Tuohy's have a specific set of moral values. They believe that Black Americans are unacceptable within their community or surroundings because they are the root of negativities in the community. The Tuohys do not change this norm, but they create their own values by accepting Michael and believe in him and his capabilities as a person.
Bartholet, E. (1991) 'Where do black children belong? The politics of race matching in adoption', University of Pennsylvania Law Review, 139(5), p. 1163. doi: 10.2307/3312364.
Lam, E.R. and Szekely, K.S. (1987) 'Blacks in television: A selective, annotated bibliography', Journal of Popular Film and Television, 14(4), pp. 176-183. doi: 10.1080/01956051.1987.9944224.
PORTRAYAL OF MINORITIES IN THE FILM, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES (1998) Available at: https://web.stanford.edu/class/e297c/poverty_prejudice/mediarace/portrayal.htm (Accessed: 24 February 2017).
Rozin, P. (2003) 'Five potential principles for understanding cultural differences in relation to individual differences', Journal of Research in Personality, 37(4), pp. 273-283. doi: 10.1016/s0092-6566(02)00566-4.
Sampson, H.T. (1995) Blacks in black and white: A source book on black films. 2nd edn. New York, NY, United States: The Scarecrow Press.
Storey, J.W. (2009) Cultural theory and popular culture: An introduction (5th edition). 5th edn. Harlow, England: Pearson Longman.
Storey, J.W. (2012) Cultural theory and popular culture: An introduction (6th edition). 6th edn. Harlow, England: Pearson.
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And this 'Saturday' finished up with Noel Gallagher on stage for 'Still Haven't Found' and 'All You Need Is Love'.
Some great reviews coming in for the arrival of #U2IE in the UK.
'This show showed that U2's mojo is back, and perhaps stronger than ever.' said James Hall in The Daily Telegraph.
'Even in minimalist (for them), stripped-down mode,' wrote Ian Gittins in The Guardian, 'U2's defiantly ambitious, meticulously choreographed live productions put virtually every other rock band to shame.
More coming up on night two at the O2 but if you were there, tell us what it was like and post your photos below.
26 October 2015 O2 Arena Walking from the car park the sense of a near full moon was imminent in the evening sky. On finding my seat, a side on view of the stage parallel to the singer's walkway in row P which was surprisingly close to the stage which resembled a mini runway with its yellow markings. As the house lights dimmed too Patti Smith's, People Have The Power over the air waves the band materialised and the transition to The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone) with accompanied leather jackets worn by the band. Then whisked off to another time as Out Of Control blasted the perception, followed by the countdown to Vertigo and then to another place as I Will Follow completed the up tempo quartet of songs. The bands interactive screens are a blaze and shines like stars in the winter light along with family members in reminiscence to Iris (Hold Me Close). On climbing the ladder in too the screens walkway Bono takes a stroll along an animated Cedarwood Road as images pass on by, which will then blend into a Song For Someone, all glancing back within and without one's self? A stripped back and slowed pace of Sunday Bloody Sunday is distinguished which then leads into Raised By Wolves with accompanying imagery and representations. Drinking the wine, breaking the bread for Until The End Of The World with further images of an open swirling continuous sea in motion. The Berlin wall moved in on the hanging screens as a remixed electronic version of The Fly buzzes around the arena. The band are between the images of the wall on the walkway, which slowly pixelates, breaks up and disperses as the song Invisible starts to take shape. On the E stage the band prepares for a jazzy and funky version of She Moves In Mysterious Ways while an acoustic Desire and Angel Of Harlem are sublime. A mellow light level ensues and a piano materialises for a beautiful sounding Every Breaking Wave with a blissful and effortless progression into October. Bullet The Blue Sky awakens while a superb transition to Zooropa then Where The Streets Have No Name is remarkable. Pride In The Name Of Love changing to the intimate With Or Without You is also incomparable. The encore of City Of Blinding Lights and the static of Beautiful Day came to a close with an excellent I Still Have Not Found What I am Looking For. In one word the show was transcendental.
Amazing night and awesome performance by the band. It felt so full of energy and the lads seemed to be enjoying it as much as us. My daughter loved it said it was amazing, it was the first time she'd seen U2. Nice to see Noel up there at the end. Let's hope this isn't a swansong tour.
My wife Tracey and I were there last night for my 30th u2 concert,we went on the experience bus which was unbelievable but the best thing ever happened to us as we met Adam and the edge,the show itself was just amazing and helped cap of a perfect weekend of memories to take back to Barnsley with us that we will never forget.
You tend to spot the differences when you go to two nights on the trot. Different selection from Boy. Two brothers playing guitar on the 'e' stage. Swopping coats with a punter after getting him onstage to sing. Noel Gallagher arriving right at the end and riffing with Bono on the Beatles. Immensely innovative stage show coupled with characteristic U2 honesty and integrity. #welcome refugees indeed. Raising the bar - while hitting in the gut. Unbeatable combination.
U2 Thank you for fantastic night night at O2 Arena 26/10/15 you were outstanding.
I spend my birthday night out in company of U2! And I loved it! I have 't seen them on stage since 2005, in Holland! Ten years have passed and the energy and the feeling is the same: they always touch my soul. Innovative, inspiring. I loved the version of "Until the end of the world" and the young Bono writing songs in his bedroom. Amazing. Thanks U2 for my party!
u2 have made a perfect gig. they have taken it to another level and made it an all encompassing amazing experience. do i have to go back to the ordinary world now?


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Unison Colour welcomes Maya Clubine as an Associate Artist
Maya is a Canadian artist based in the quaint hamlet of Glen Williams, Ontario.
Her first art instructor was her grandfather, who introduced her to painting when she was six years old. Maya would visit her grandparents on the Canadian East Coast, where she developed interests in the arts, literature, and the natural environment.
Maya received her B.A. in English Literature from St. Jerome's University at the University of Waterloo, and a Diploma in the History of European Painting from Trinity College Dublin. She was trained in various dry media at the Tenaglia School of Art, specializing in soft pastels. Maya enjoys figure drawing, plein air painting, and working in monochrome.
Maya is an active member of Pastel Artists Canada. Her work has appeared in exhibitions and private collections across Canada. Her commissioned works have sold throughout Canada, Ireland, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the U.S.A.
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Fragility and Brokenness
Having recently joined the Unison Colour community as an Associate Artist, I was excited to interact with other pastellists in Unison's Facebook Group. Early on, I was intrigued by the comments on a fairly sad posting.
Announcing New Associate Artists!
In May we held a recruitment exercise for new Associate Artists and we were overwhelmed with the number of applications. So much so we will have 2 groups of new artists. Our 2nd group will be announced in August 2020.
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Better Living Market, located at 301 N. Monroe Street in Ruston, opened on Monday and carries a full line of supplements, produce and food.
With a new face, a new layout and a new goal, Better Living Market is now open for business.
The new health foods store, located at 301 N. Monroe St. in Ruston, carries everything someone would need to live a healthier life, Kim Belue, owner of Better Living Market, said.
When the doors opened to the public, members of the community made known their feelings on the new store to the employees, she said.
The hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the Jonquil Jubilee Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at the Gibsland Lions Club building for $5 starting at 8 a.m.
Those interested can participate in the Jonquil Jubilee 5k Run/Walk. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. at the Burkhalter Gazebo beside the railroad tracks. The race begins at 9 a.m. and participants can enjoy displays of daffodils during the run. To pre-register contact the Bienville Chamber of Commerce or call 548-2693.
Grambling State University head coach Freddie Murray, will lead his Lady Tigers, including Jazmin Boyd (13) and Monisha Neal (right) into first-round action of the Women's NCAA Tournament at 6:30 p.m. today as 15th-seeded GSU take on No. 2 seed Baylor in Waco, Texas. Baylor's head coach is former Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters basketball standout Kim Mulkey.
The Lincoln Parish Police Jury will discuss spending $200,000 to buy out Burton Entertainment's lease on Lincoln Hall, an entertainment venue located at 149 Fairgrounds Road, when jurors gather for their regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Lincoln Parish Courthouse.
The original lease between the jury and Burton Entertainment was created in March 2002, and stated that Burton Entertainment would build the structure on property owned by the jury and run the facility by lease for 30 years.


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Q: Exit app on second back button click - Android I have a Log in screen and on the log in screen i would like so that if you press the back button once nothing happens but if you press it a second time the app stops/exits, i have seen other questions on here but for me non of the solutions work ...
Any help would be appreciated thank you!
This is an attempt of mine however it doesnt exit on the second press it restarts the app and then when you click back twice again from this it then exits ... ;
@Override
    public void onBackPressed() {
        if (doubleBackToExitPressedOnce) {
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        this.doubleBackToExitPressedOnce = true;
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            @Override
            public void run() {
                doubleBackToExitPressedOnce=false;
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    }

A: Try this one:
private static long sayBackPress;

@Override
public void onBackPressed() {
    if (sayBackPress + 2000 > System.currentTimeMillis()){
        super.onBackPressed();
    }
    else{
        Toast.makeText(MainActivity.this, "Press once again to exit!", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
        sayBackPress = System.currentTimeMillis();
    }
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Pavel Sergejevitj Gratjov (ryska: Павел Сергеевич Грачёв), född 1 januari 1948 i Rvy i Tula oblast, död 23 september 2012 i Krasnogorsk i Moskva oblast, var en rysk (sovjetisk) general som 1988 tilldelades utmärkelsen Sovjetunionens hjälte. Han tjänstgjorde som Rysslands försvarsminister 1992–1996.

Karriär
 Gratjov deltog i Afghansk-sovjetiska kriget som kommendant för 103:e fallskärmsdivisionen.
 I december 1990 utsågs Gratjov till högste chef över landets luftburna trupper i Sovjetunionen.
 I augusti 1991 utsågs Gratjov till biträdande försvarsminister i Sovjetunionen.
 Försvarsminister i Ryssland 1992-1996.
 Senior rådgivare för Rosvooruzjenije (sedermera Rosoboronexport); avskedades 25 april 2007.

Korruptionsanklagelser
Gratjov anklagades för korruption i samband med de sovjetiska truppernas reträtt från Östtyskland men fälldes aldrig för något brott. Han var föremål för ett antal artiklar publicerade av Dmitrij Cholodov.

Födda 1948
Rysslands försvarsministrar
Sovjetiska generaler
Män
Personer från Tula oblast
Avlidna 2012

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Pokin Around: Are fall colors in the Ozarks fading?
Pokin Around: Is blaze of fall colors in the Ozarks slowly fading as temperatures rise?
"You can tell it has changed. The process of the leaves changing color seems to be speeded up. You used to be able to see a lot more of it."
I walked out the front door of my house in Southern Hills last week and spotted a single red leaf.
Is this it? I thought.
Over decades, has the season when leaves transform to red and gold in the Ozarks been shortened? Are the colors more muted?
Is this one red leaf a message of autumns yet-to-come?
Some say yes. Others disagree.
Those who say yes — that fall is a shadow of its former self — suspect global warming is behind it.
I've come across scientific articles that hypothesize that as the planet warms cooler temperatures arrive later and later in the year.
As a result, the temperature cue for trees to drop their lives comes ever later in October; sometimes not until November.
With every week of delay, days grow shorter and the autumnal sun slants lower in the sky.
This affects photosynthesis, they say, which affects fall foliage.
For this story, I talked to five people who for decades have either lived or worked among the best places in the Ozarks to observe the changing of the season.
I asked their opinion, anecdotally, if they believe fall is fading.
Three said yes; one said no; one said it's hard to tell.
"Something is askew," says Terry Thompson, who works in West Plains. He is the forestry regional supervisor for the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Thompson, 58, has worked for the department 29 years.
"The trend is that it's coming later and it is somewhat muted," he says. "It is not as brilliant as it used to be."
Kris Jorgensen says her family has operated Lost Valley Canoe and Lodging in Ponca, Arkansas, for 32 years.
"I think the last few years they have been pretty muted," she tells me. "I remember fall colors being much more vibrant.
"I can't say for sure if global warming is the reason. It could very well be."
Caven Clark works as head of interpretation and resource management for the Buffalo National River. He has worked for the National Park Service 14 years.
What do you think? I asked. Has fall become more muted over the years?
"I've always taken fall colors as 'something that happens,' knowing that there are many, many variables that contribute to the outcome: an entire year's weather, growth, timing of rainfall, quantity of rainfall, frosts, species diversity, etc.
"I have seen only two really outstanding color seasons and those were back-to-back years not long ago. And I've seen some really dreadful years of just brown-out, mostly in really dry years.
"But linking this to the bigger question of climate change is probably not possible since real 'trends' are things that require much more time to see, much less understand and explain.
"What we have seen in the way of trends is an increase in certain species with a more southerly distribution, such as armadillos and black vultures.
"... Things have always changed and are continuing to change, but fall colors I still accept as something that happens, sometimes magnificent, sometimes not so much.... but always magically unpredictable."
Master gardener George Deatz has been observing fall foliage closely for 35 years and sees no change.
"I do pay attention," says Deatz, 74, of Springfield. "I have not noticed a change. I think they are as vibrant today as when I started watching.
"The first year I was here I took a tour south along Highway 125 to Ava. I was impressed with it and I have been impressed ever since."
The change in color has occurred at the same time during those 35 years, he says. It's always about mid-October.
"But I do not track it on a calendar."
In recent months, I've twice floated the James River in a kayak. I've seen little color change along the banks but have admired the houses I've seen along the river.
On Wednesday I knocked on the doors of some of those houses.
I wanted to talk to homeowners who have lived amidst the splendor of fall for at least 20 years.
Juanita Colbaugh, 94, has lived in her home overlooking the James for almost 60 years.
Yes, she says, fall has definitely changed. It's not nearly as colorful as it once was.
Her son Dwight, 73, happened to be at the house. It's where he grew up.
The house was designed by his father, Lloyd, who died in September at 96. The street is named Lloyd's Place.
Dwight takes me the deck at the back of the house. We look down the wooded slope.
"It has changed," he tells me. "You can tell it has changed. The process of the leaves changing color seems to be speeded up. You used to be able to see a lot more of it."
I can glimpse the river below, silver in the sunlight, shining through the canopy of almost exclusively green.
Is it global warming? Is the lack of color a foreshadowing of what will be?
"Are these the shadows of the things that will be? Or are they the shadows of things that may be, only?"


University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center plastic surgeons have developed a new breast reconstruction technique that combines advantages of two different types of microsurgical procedures using abdominal and other tissue to reconstruct the breast after a mastectomy.
A release from the university explains that flap-based procedures use a woman's own tissue taken from the abdomen, thigh, or buttocks to reconstruct the breast. Surgeons have labeled the new procedure Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery-Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery or SADIE Flap, an enhancement of existing techniques when more traditional flap surgeries called DIEP or SIEA aren't ideal.
Similar to attempting to attach two mismatched pipes together, one smaller and one larger, it is difficult to get a perfect 'seal' of the pipe and the two mismatched pipes can cause turbulence and anatomical mismatch, the surgeons explained. Debris can then build up, causing clogging – or in the case of arteries – clotting. To solve this dilemma, the smaller pipe has to have an intermediary pipe which at one end is smaller and other end larger.
The SADIE flap surgeries are complex and require a team of experienced microsurgeons, who already have high success with traditional DIEP/SIEA flaps, they noted. "This type of work is at the level of Super-MicroSurgery where instruments used are specifically designed for such procedures. We already have experience with this in our other multiple-flap based techniques," Dr. Teotia said. The UTSW surgeons have completed three such surgeries, and hope that with more experience they can expand the use of the traditional SIEA flap as well.
UT Southwestern Medical Center was among the first in the world to offer a four-flap breast reconstruction, using fat and skin from the back of each leg and from two spots on the stomach to reconstruct natural breast materials. UTSW breast microsurgical team already has one of the largest experiences in the world with multiple-flap based surgeries combined from different parts of the body.
The microsurgery techniques are part of UT Southwestern's Breast Reconstruction Pro-gram, in association with UT Southwestern's Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center. UT Southwestern's breast reconstruction specialists work with breast cancer specialists to help women make the best decision for reconstruction after breast cancer, based on health, anticipated cancer treatments, projected recovery time, body shape, and other factors.
Dr. Haddock is a pioneer in the surgery from back of the thigh, and his expertise, combined by Dr. Teotia's pioneering work in multiple flaps from the abdomen, continues to improve the aesthetic outcomes for patients seeking a high level of breast reconstructive care. The breast reconstruction program continues to gain recognition nationally.


This memorial was built in King Rama VI's reign in 1919 to keep the ashes of Thai soldiers who died in the First World War. Thailand sent the expeditionary force of 1,200 volunteers to support the Allies in Europe in 1918 and 19 soldiers died. The names of the 19 soldiers are engraved on the four panels of the memorial.


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If you wish to learn from the theoretical physicist anything about the methods which he uses, I would give you the following piece of advice: Don't listen to his words, examine his achievements. For to the discoverer in that field, the constructions of his imagination appear so necessary and so natural that he is apt to treat them not as the creations of his thoughts but as given realities.
In Herbert Spencer Lecture at Oxford (10 Jun 1933), 'On the Methods of Theoretical Physics'. Printed inPhilosophy of Science (Apr 1934), 1, No. 2, 163.
Essays in Science (1934), 27.


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Migration News
New digs in the works for civil engineers at Misawa
Jennifer H. Svan
• June 24, 2006
A new 35th Civil Engineer Squadron complex is being built across the street from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service gas station. (Jennifer H. Svan / S&S)
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — Civil engineers here say there's two seasons at Misawa: Winter and construction.
In other words, when the ground thaws, the hammering starts. This year is no different.
Among the major construction projects around base this summer is a new 35th Civil Engineer (CE) Squadron complex, being built across the street from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service gas station. Funded by the Japanese government, the compound, according to CE officials, will consolidate the squadron into several buildings: A three-story administration facility; a large-equipment-and-vehicle garage with 20-foot doors; a warehouse; an operations shop for CE utility troops; and, in a separate building near the Air Mobility Command (AMC) passenger terminal, entomology.
The project is slated for completion by this winter.
"We're usually the last ones to get a new building," said 1st Lt. Jason Bartels, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron chief of host-nation-funded construction.
Citing host-nation sensitivities, base officials declined to disclose the CE complex cost. But Bartels said civil engineering is managing 55 projects — in various stages of completion — worth about $690 million in the host-nation construction program.
"It's a volunteer program by the government of Japan," Bartels said.
Bartels works with 5th Air Force and U.S. Forces Japan to submit projects for Japanese-government funding. Japan won't fund construction for moneymaking ventures, such as a movie theater, Bartels said. Most construction starts in the host-nation program but can revert to an Air Force project if funding becomes available.
Japan won't fund "new" construction, either, meaning that when a government of Japan project is approved, another base building typically is designated for demolition, Bartels said.
Civil engineers will vacate their aging pre-World War II-era headquarters by the flight line and hand it over to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force at Misawa, officials said. The structures eventually will be torn down to make way for future development. Base operations in time is to get a new building in the area, where they'll be located with JASDF base operations, Bartels said.
The Japanese government also is funding ongoing expansion of the south taxiway and aircraft-parking apron. Started in 2003, the work will extend the taxiway the length of the 10,000-foot runway, allowing aircraft to enter and exit the airfield more efficiently at that end.
The U.S. Air Force is funding its share of construction projects, too. Trees are being removed near the south end of the airfield because of their potential to interfere with aircraft sensors and hinder landings, officials said.
"Over the years, as the runway has been extended and the clear zones increased … there's a need to remove some of these obstacles," said Dick Gessner Jr., 35th Civil Engineer Squadron chief civil engineer.
The first phase involved the clearing of about 19 acres and is nearly complete. The next will entail the wooded hill and grounds west and south of Hangar 949, so the ramp for transient aircraft can be extended and a refueling station built. Gessner said the downed trees will be recycled and additional trees planted throughout the base.
Another major project, expected to start soon, will revamp about 283 older homes on base. Funding for the $50 million effort comes from the Air Force's Post Acquisition Improvement Program.
The improvements include new kitchen cabinets, room realignments, bathroom upgrades, new carpeting and tiles, floor treatments and electrical wiring and lighting enhancements. The first phase targets homes on Yellowstone Drive on Main Base and several cul-de-sac streets along Eagle Drive in the North Area. The housing office is working to coordinate construction when units are vacant, Gessner said.
Jennifer reports on the U.S. military from Kaiserslautern, Germany, where she writes about the Air Force, Army and DODEA schools. She's had previous assignments for Stars and Stripes in Japan, reporting from Yokota and Misawa air bases. Before Stripes, she worked for daily newspapers in Wyoming and Colorado. She's a graduate of the College of William and Mary in Virginia.


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Relive the Boks' thrilling victory in Cape Town
The Boks knuckled down to seal a tough Castle Lager Incoming Series against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday.
Springboks Wales Castle Lager Incoming Series Highlights DHL Stadium Cape Town
Springboks seal the deal against Wales in Cape Town
The Springboks clinched a hard-fought, but ultimately deserved Castle Lager Incoming Series 2-1 win over Wales, beating their determined opponents by 30-14 in the third and final Test at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.
Nienaber: Losing wasn't an option
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber admitted that the thought of defeat couldn't be entertained in the build-up to his team's 30-14 victory over Wales at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town in the final match of the three-Test Castle Lager Incoming Series on Saturday.
SA Schools too strong for A team counterparts
The SA Schools side had too much class and won an entertaining clash against the SA Schools A side by 57-27 (half-time 26-13) after a few bursts of tries during the game ensured they remained in control in a match that underlined the good health of Under-18 rugby in South Africa.
Live stream: SA Schools vs SA Schools A from Cape Town
SuperSport Schools is streaming the U18 match between the SA Schools and SA Schools A sides live from Cape Town, kick-off is 12h30.
Boks have all the motivation they need to win
The Springboks will have all the motivation they need to win their final Castle Lager Incoming Series match against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday with a series victory on the line and the desire to make the special career milestones for Eben Etzebeth (lock) and Bongi Mbonambi (hooker) memorable.
Full RWC Sevens line-up of 40 teams confirmed
The full 40-team line-up for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 has now been confirmed, following an enthralling weekend of action in Bucharest.
Bok Women expect to be tested in all areas in Japan
The Springbok Women side departed South Africa on Tuesday for a two-Test series against Japan, fully aware of the challenges that will await them in the Far East, where they will face the host nation on 24 July in the Kamaishi Unosumai Memorial Stadium in Iwate, and on 30 July in Kumagaya Rugby Stadium in Saitama in the Taiyo-seimei Japan Rugby Challenge Series 2022.
Players' Fund's Mandela Day disability drive
"Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, it has the power to unite people in a way that little else does." In the spirit of Mandela Day this July, we ask you to link hands with Rugby's Caring Hands.
RWC Sevens 2022 makes moves with HAVAL
Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 is delighted to welcome HAVAL as an Official Partner. In the week when the full line-up of 40 teams heading to Cape Town has been confirmed, excitement continues to build for a world-class festival of rugby sevens, which takes place on 9-11 September 2022.
Match schedule revealed with 50 days to go
The Blitzboks will face Germany or Chile and the Springbok Women's Sevens team are up against France in their opening encounters of the Rugby World Cup Sevens, as the first match-ups for the highly anticipated tournament have been revealed with 50 days to go until the three-day pinnacle event kicks off in Cape Town, South Africa on 9-11 September.


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Lions vs. Seahawks Odds, Picks, Predictions: How To Find Betting Value with Jared Goff Doubtful
Emilee Chinn/Getty Images. Pictured: Lions RB D'Andre Swift
Billy Ward
Where's the betting value on Lions vs. Seahawks odds with Jared Goff doubtful for NFL Week 17?
Our analyst makes his picks and predictions in the preview below, complete with his recommended bet on the over/under.
Lions vs. Seahawks Odds
Lions Odds +8.5
Seahawks Odds -8.5
Over/Under 41
Time 4:25 p.m. ET
TV FOX
Odds via Gun Lake. Get up-to-the-minute NFL odds here.
It's a lost season for the Seahawks, as they're out of the playoff picture at 5-10 after losing two straight. Meanwhile, the Lions' season was lost before it began, as the rebuilding franchise lost their first eight games.
Detroit has played hard, though, rattling off two wins in its last four games — including a major upset over the Cardinals. There's little left to play for other than pride, making motivation a major question. Lions faithful would actually prefer a loss here, as they're clinging to the second overall pick for the 2022 NFL Draft heading into Week 17.
From a real-life perspective, the Lions are one of the worst teams in football. However, they've been extremely kind to gamblers. They're 10-5 against the spread (ATS), the NFL's third-best record. The Seahawks are a pedestrian 7-8 ATS, though that's also better than their actual record (5-10).
Can Detroit pull off another cover in Seattle? I'm willing to bet on it.
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Lions vs. Seahawks Injury Report
Lions Injuries
FB Jason Cabinda (knee): Out
QB Jared Goff (knee): Doubtful
LB Curtis Bolton (back): Questionable
Seahawks Injuries
LB Jon Rhattigan (knee): Out
OT Brandon Shell (shoulder): Doubtful
RB Alex Collins (abdomen): Questionable
Lions vs. Seahawks Matchup
Lions Offense DVOA Rank Seahawks Defense
29 Total 25
29 Pass 28
26 Rush 9
Lions Defense DVOA Rank Seahawks Offense
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Lions Have Shown Signs of Life
The Lions' offense has struggled all season, ranking 29th in points per game. They were thought to be one of the least-talented offensive units heading into the season, and that was before injuries piled up. They struggled to run the ball early o, as injuries wreaked havoc on their offensive line, which was expected to be the best positional group on the team.
Right when the line got healthy, skill position injuries took over.
Tight end T.J. Hockenson is done for the season while D'Andre Swift has missed the last four (though is expected to return this week). Despite that, they've scored 23 points per game over the last three starts by Jared Goff. (Tim Boyle started Week 16, but the Lions scored only 16 points in that one.) That's a testament to Goff's improvement throughout the season, and sets up nicely against the Seahawks' 28th-ranked pass defense.
That said, Goff is now doubtful for Sunday with a knee injury.
The Lions' defense has also been ravaged by injuries, with a ridiculous 10 members of their secondary on injured reserve. That's in addition to the loss of top pass-rushers Romeo Okwara and Trey Flowers. Limited pass rush (30th in Football Outsiders' adjusted sack rate) and a no-name secondary explain their poor pass defense.
Like their offense, their defense has shown signs of improvement of late, which is a testament to coordinator Aaron Glenn. His unit held the Cardinals and Falcons to a combined 32 points over the past two weeks. If they can hold these birds to 20 or fewer points, the Lions have a solid chance in this one.
Seahawks Struggle In Secondary
The Seahawks were never really able to find a rhythm this season. They were 2-2 heading into Week 5, then lost that game and their star quarterback. They went 1-3 without Russell Wilson, and were never able to recover upon his return. Wilson has had his moments, leading to their 12th-ranked passing DVOA, but it hasn't been enough.
The run game has stood out as the strength of the offense. They've managed that despite an underwhelming offensive line that ranks 19th in adjusted line yards. That already struggling unit could be missing three starters this week, making it a situation to keep an eye on.
The Seahawks' rushing success is doubly impressive considering their running back situation. Three backs have started at least four games, but none of them more than six. Rashaad Penny has been the most effective, running for more than five yards per attempt. They'll need him to be effective in Week 17 against a Lions team that ranks top-10 in yards per rush on the season.
The Seahawks have one of the more exploitable passing defenses in the league, allowing the second-most yards per game. They've fared much better against the run, but that's not a recipe for success in today's NFL — it's a passing league and the Seahawks' inability to defend the pass has hurt them.
It might not be so bad against the Lions, though. They've done their best to be a run-first team, despite plenty of negative game-scripts. They shifted a bit without Swift, but he's expected to return this week.
If the Lions revert back to forcing the issue on the ground, that favors the Seahawks.
Lions vs. Seahawks Predictions
Detroit is one of the better teams against the spread this season. In a way, Dan Campbell is the ideal coach for spread bettors. He almost always has the Lions prepared and playing hard against tough competition. However, his late-game management leaves something to be desired, resulting in a lot of covers that could have been outright wins.
Unfortunately, with Goff doubtful, I'll be shying away from this spread. (Though if we get late news that Goff is active, I'll be taking the Lions +7.5 or better.)
With the Lions likely to turn to Boyle, I'm seeing more value on the under. These teams have combined to score 37.7 points per game — and that's under better circumstances. In addition to their quarterback (and tight end) situation, there's some moderately impactful weather expected in Seattle. Current reports have wind gusts expected in the mid-teens and a high chance of rain.
Pick: Under 41.5 | Bet to: 40.5
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This fact is little known, but for a long time differentTypes of diabetes mellitus were attributed to various diseases. They shared one thing in common: an increase in the level of sugar in the blood. To date, there are new details that explain the appearance of this disease.
Type 1 diabetes, or insulin-dependent, occursIs quite rare and accounts for 5-6% of the total number of people with diabetes. The disease can be called hereditary, some scientists explain it by a mutation of a certain gene responsible for producing the pancreas of insulin. There are suggestions that the diabetes is of a viral origin, but no doctor can name the exact reason. Directly to the development of the disease leads to the loss of the pancreas ability to produce a hormone insulin, responsible for the regulation of metabolic processes in the body. First of all, it affects the level of glucose in the blood, but the disease affects absolutely all systems. Violated water-salt balance, the general hormonal background, the assimilation of food and nutrients.
Typically, type 1 diabetes manifests itself in childhood and adolescence, so the second name for the disease is "juvenile diabetes." The patient needs insulin injections.
Adherents of fast food and owners of bad habits.
How many types of diabetes do you know? In fact, the disease has more than 20 different manifestations and each of them can be designated as a separate disease. But the most common forms are type 1 and 2 diabetes, as well as gestational diabetes, which is sometimes called type 3 diabetes. It is about raising the blood sugar level in pregnant women. After delivery, the situation is normalized.


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Alberga un acervo especializado disponible para su consulta a todo tipo de usuarios. Cuenta con diversas colecciones tanto en formato impreso como en digital: libros, revistas, tesis, mapas, archivos personales, entre otros.

Historia
La Biblioteca Juan Comas tiene su origen en la antigua Sección de Antropología, creada en 1963 como parte del Instituto de Investigaciones Históricas (IIH) de la UNAM. Con el paso del tiempo y gracias al impulso de investigadores y académicos pioneros de la antropología mexicana– como el antropólogo físico Juan Comas, el etnólogo Paul Kirchhoff, el arqueólogo Eduardo Noguera, el historiador Pedro Bosch-Gimpera y el prehistoriador Luis Aveleyra– la biblioteca comienza su propia historia en el año de 1973, momento en que la Sección de Antropología se convierte en el Instituto de Investigaciones Antropológicas.

En 1976 la biblioteca se muda a su actual ubicación en el nuevo edificio del IIA, y en el año de 1984 adquiere el nombre de Biblioteca Juan Comas, en honor al Dr. Juan Comas Camps (1900-1979), destacado antropólogo físico de origen español exiliado en México.

Como parte de su historia, la biblioteca alberga un gran acervo de materiales y archivos que pertenecieron a destacadas figuras de la antropología mexicana, entre los que se encuentran: Alfonso Caso, Pedro Bosch-Gimpera, Juan Comas Camps, Isabel Kelly, José Luis Lorenzo, Eduardo Noguera, Antonio Pompa y Pompa, Teresa E. Rohde y Alfonso Villa Rojas.

Cuenta con un amplio acervo que incluye publicaciones periódicas, libros, memorias y tesis, tanto en formato impreso como en microfilm. Sus colecciones evidencian un crecimiento constante debido a los procesos de compra y suscripción que se tienen con diferentes editoriales relacionadas al campo de la antropología, así como por el intercambio y canje que se establece con otras bibliotecas pares o afines, sin olvidar, desde luego, las generosas donaciones hechas por particulares y los propios investigadores del Instituto.

Acervo
La Biblioteca Juan Comas se especializa en los distintos campos de la antropología: antropología física, arqueología, etnología, antropología social y lingüística antropológica con enfoque en los estudios de México y América Latina.

Cuenta con una colección de más de 50 mil títulos de libros, 200 tesis impresas (licenciatura, maestría y doctorado), que se ha acrecentado en recientes años gracias a la Feria del Libro Antropológico; 3 628 títulos de revistas (308 títulos de suscripciones vigentes) 301 rollos de microfilm del Archivo General de Indias y más de 17 mil mapas impresos.

En los últimos años, la biblioteca ha adquirido en formato digital más de mil títulos de libros, los cuales están disponibles para su consulta y descarga a través de diferentes agregadores y plataformas editoriales de libros electrónicos de la Biblioteca Digital (BiDi) de la UNAM.

Asimismo, la biblioteca desarrolla un proyecto de biblioteca digital que recoge, describe y divulga la mayor cantidad de libros electrónicos en modalidad de acceso abierto del campo de la antropología, publicados en la web bajo licencias Creative Commons y otras licencias libres. Este proyecto contiene más de 400 títulos, todos ellos disponibles en texto completo, listos para su descarga y compartición.

Colecciones especiales

Fondos Documentales «Alfonso Caso»
Este Archivo Histórico es un repositorio de documentos que abarcan las diferentes ramas de la ciencia antropológica, como arqueología, antropología física, etnología y lingüística. Está adscrito a la Biblioteca Juan Comas del Instituto de Investigaciones Antropológicas de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.

El espacio fue creado en 1989 al recibir en donación el archivo personal de Alfonso Caso y Andrade, quien presta su nombre a esta área. A partir de esa fecha, empezó a concentrar los archivos personales de antropólogos que formaron parte de la planta académica del Instituto de Investigaciones Antropológicas, de otros que desarrollaron sus actividades académicas en diversas dependencias de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México y algunos más en instituciones que trabajaron estrechamente con el IIA, como el Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia. Está integrado por 11 archivos personales y 7 colecciones.

Archivo General de Indias
En el año 2002, el Instituto de Investigaciones Antropológicas adquirió una parte del Archivo General de Indias, en su modalidad de microfilm, documentación que suma un total de 301 rollos que contienen 195 legajos.

Pueden hacer uso del material:

 Investigadores de cualquier área.

 Alumnos mayores de 18 años.

Fondo cartográfico Jorge A. Vivó
Este acervo está compuesto por aproximadamente 17 mil mapas, los cuales integran las siguientes colecciones:

 Cartografía de la República Mexicana a resguardo por el convenio INEGI - IIA UNAM.
 Cartografía de la República Mexicana adquirida por el IIA.
 Cartografía mundial.

Gran parte de este material está disponible en el catálogo Mapamex de la DGBSDI.

Véase también

 Instituto de Investigaciones Antropológicas
 Anexo:Bibliotecas de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Referencias

Enlaces externos

 Biblioteca digital Juan Comas
 Sitio web de la Biblioteca Juan Comas

Bibliotecas de México
Bibliotecas de México del siglo XX
Bibliotecas de Ciudad de México
Bibliotecas de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Instituto de Investigaciones Antropológicas


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Q: FluentBit not reading logs from shared PVC I have a PersistentVolumeClaims(PVC) with ReadWriteMany (RWX) access mode. This PVC is clamed by 2 pods. In the second pod I have FluentBit reading the logs stored by the application pod in the shared PVC.
The issue is FluentBit recognizes the files. FluentBit prints to the log that it found a new file.
But it does not read the content of new file as and how logs are inserted into the file.
I am using OpenShift 3.11, if that makes any difference. How do I share the PVC between pods?
Logs from fluentBit console.
Fluent Bit v1.7.9
* Copyright (C) 2019-2021 The Fluent Bit Authors
* Copyright (C) 2015-2018 Treasure Data
* Fluent Bit is a CNCF sub-project under the umbrella of Fluentd
* https://fluentbit.io

[2021/07/21 08:20:09] [ info] [engine] started (pid=1)
[2021/07/21 08:20:09] [ info] [storage] version=1.1.1, initializing...
[2021/07/21 08:20:09] [ info] [storage] in-memory
[2021/07/21 08:20:09] [ info] [storage] normal synchronization mode, checksum disabled, max_chunks_up=128
[2021/07/21 08:20:09] [ info] [http_server] listen iface=0.0.0.0 tcp_port=2020
[2021/07/21 08:20:09] [ info] [sp] stream processor started
[2021/07/21 08:20:09] [ info] [input:tail:tail.0] inotify_fs_add(): inode=97 watch_fd=1 name=/var/log/log-logging-poc-standalone-app-54d8467d6f-f9j5c-2021072011.json
[2021/07/21 08:20:09] [ info] [input:tail:tail.0] inotify_fs_add(): inode=54346 watch_fd=1 name=/var/log/log-logging-poc-standalone-app-54d8467d6f-f9j5c-2021072012.json
[2021/07/21 08:20:09] [ info] [input:tail:tail.0] inotify_fs_add(): inode=43255 watch_fd=1 name=/var/log/log-logging-poc-standalone-app-54d8467d6f-f9j5c-2021072013.json

First - Application pod claims this to store the application logs.
apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
metadata:
  name: logging-poc-standalone-app
spec:
  selector:
    matchLabels:
      app: logging-poc-standalone-app
  template:
    metadata:
      labels:
        app: logging-poc-standalone-app
    spec:
      containers:
      - name: logging-poc-standalone-app
        image: loggingpoc:dev
        resources:
          limits:
            memory: "128Mi"
            cpu: "500m"
        ports:
        - containerPort: 8080
        volumeMounts:
            - name: log-volume
              mountPath: /var/log/
      securityContext:
        supplementalGroups: [100003]
        privileged: false
      volumes:
        - name: log-volume
          persistentVolumeClaim:
            claimName: data-3

Second - FluentBit pod claims the same PVC in readOnly mode.
apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
metadata:
  name: fluent-bit
spec:
  selector:
    matchLabels:
      app: fluent-bit
  template:
    metadata:
      labels:
        app: fluent-bit
    spec:
      containers:
      - name: fluent-bit
        image: "fluent/fluent-bit:1.7-debug"
        imagePullPolicy: IfNotPresent
        resources:
          limits:
            memory: "200Mi"
            cpu: "500m"
        ports:
        - name: matrices
          containerPort: 2020
          protocol: TCP
        volumeMounts:
          - name: log-volume
            mountPath: /var/log/
          - name: config-volume
            mountPath: /fluent-bit/etc/
      securityContext:
        supplementalGroups: [100003]
        privileged: false
      volumes:
        - name: log-volume
          persistentVolumeClaim:
            claimName: data-3
            readOnly: true
        - name: config-volume
          configMap:
            name: flb-sidecar

Following is the fluentbit configuration -
data:
  # Configuration files: server, input, filters and output
  # ======================================================
  fluent-bit.conf: |
    [SERVICE]
        Flush         5
        Log_Level     info
        Daemon        off
        Parsers_File  parsers.conf
        HTTP_Server   On
        HTTP_Listen   0.0.0.0
        HTTP_Port     2020

    [INPUT]
        Name                tail
        Tag                 demo.wen.api
        Parser              json
        Path                /var/log/log-*.json
        Mem_Buf_Limit       10MB
        Skip_Long_Lines     On
        Refresh_Interval    10

    [OUTPUT]
        Name stdout
        Match *

  parsers.conf: |
    [PARSER]
        Name   json
        Format json
        Time_Key time
        Time_Format %d/%b/%Y:%H:%M:%S %z

    [PARSER]
        Name        docker
        Format      json
        Time_Key    time
        Time_Format %Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%S.%L
        Time_Keep   On

    [PARSER]
        Name        syslog
        Format      regex
        Regex       ^\<(?<pri>[0-9]+)\>(?<time>[^ ]* {1,2}[^ ]* [^ ]*) (?<host>[^ ]*) (?<ident>[a-zA-Z0-9_\/\.\-]*)(?:\[(?<pid>[0-9]+)\])?(?:[^\:]*\:)? *(?<message>.*)$
        Time_Key    time
        Time_Format %b %d %H:%M:%S

A: Are you continuously writing to the file? In your tail section the parameter 'read_from_head' is not used which means that Fluent Bit will only follow the latest data written.

A: I had the same issue. I was able to get this to work by turning off the Inotify_Watcher setting.
    [INPUT]
        Name                tail
        Tag                 demo.wen.api
        Parser              json
        Path                /var/log/log-*.json
        Mem_Buf_Limit       10MB
        Skip_Long_Lines     On
        Refresh_Interval    10
        Inotify_Watcher     false

Fluent Bit Tail Parameters


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TSInktober 2018
For Inktober 2018, rather than making traditionally inked art for each daily prompt, I wanted to focus on a few prompts that really inspired me from the list posted by Thomas Sanders and work to improve my digital art skills instead. I hand-drew sketches first and scanned them into my computer. Then I outlined and colored them using GIMP.
Day 3: [A favorite show of yours]…. And Zombies
For this prompt I decided to draw Tinkerbell from the ABC series Once Upon a Time as a zombie because actress Rose McIver played both Tinkerbell and the zombie Olivia Moore in the CW series iZombie.
Day 6: Reimagine Disney characters as Jedi warriors
For this prompt, I drew Vanellope von Schweetz from the movie Wreck-It Ralph as a Jedi from Star Wars. Her lightsaber looks like a Push Pop. Later, I decided to also turn this into a glitch effect gif since a main part of her story in the movie was that everyone thought she was a glitch in the Sugar Rush game.
For Inktober 2019, I again decided I want to focus on improving my digital art skills using any prompts that inspire me as posted in the list by Thomas Sanders, especially to be able to use my Huion H610 Pro graphics tablet with Krita.
Prompt: In a twist from the past years' Day 1 prompts, I want to see you take a traditional Halloween monster or character, and draw what they look like Sep. 30th, and then their traditional look when it's October 1st! Maybe they don't get spoopy until October 1st haha.
This doesn't fit the prompt as well as it was supposed to fit it. It was supposed to be a baby vampire in bat form switching to a festive blanket, but the bat photographs I decided to use as a reference weren't actual vampire bats. So maybe it's just a bat who loves Halloween.
Even though it's not what it was supposed to be, I still like how this turned out. It's all for fun, and it was good practice for drawing both animals and cloth with my tablet.
Fan Factory Art Contests
Hot Topic and its affiliated stores occasionally present fan-art contests through Fan Factory, from which designs are chosen to be used for their merchandise and the companies make contracts with the artists. I entered a few designs, and though I didn't win, it gave me more experience which is always good. I hand-drew sketches first and scanned them into my computer. Then I outlined and colored them using GIMP.
Disney Throwback Fan Art Contest
For this contest, artists were allowed to make designs featuring content from Disney movies from the 1990s: Atlantis: The Lost Empire, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Emperor's New Groove, The Lion King, Hercules, and Mulan.
My first entry focused on the character Esmeralda from The Hunchback of Notre Dame, using a 90s-style pattern and color palette and featuring the title/lyrics of her song "God Help the Outcasts."
In my second entry, I used the shape of the Disney castle logo and designed each stripe with a pattern or symbol from each of the listed movies. I had hoped it would be used on a blue shirt, so I submitted the image with both a transparent background and a blue background.
Lilo and Stitch Fan Art Contest
For this contest, I entered a design in which the sandwich-loving character Reuben (Experiment 625) sees Pudge the Fish swim by with a peanut butter sandwich from Lilo. I had hoped it would be used on a blue shirt, so I submitted the image with both a transparent background and a blue background.
Character Drawings
Sometimes I make fan-art of some of the characters I enjoy. Here are a few completed drawings.
White Collar - Neal Caffrey
This is a drawing I made of the character Neal Caffrey, played by actor Matt Bomer, from the show White Collar. I hand-drew the portrait first, then outlined and colored it using GIMP.
Once Upon a Time - Emma Swan, Killian Jones, David Nolan
I was inspired by a fan-written story based on the characters Emma Swan, Killian Jones, and David Nolan from the television series Once Upon a Time to draw them in the style of the animated series Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? from 1969-1970. I hand-drew the characters first, then outlined and colored them using GIMP. I created the backgrounds using GIMP as well.
Pokémon - Pikachu
My brother gave me a Huion H610 Pro graphics tablet for Christmas, and I downloaded Krita for a compatible program. This was the first piece of art I made to check out the brushes and familiarize myself with the program and tablet.
Kim Possible - Gil/Gill
For more practice with my Huion H610 Pro graphics tablet and Krita, I drew Gil/Gill from Disney Channel's Kim Possible, experimenting with Krita's textures and layer modes.
Alright, let's do this one last time.
Since the release of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, people have been creating their own "Spidersonas," depictions of what their costumes would look like if they were another iteration of the web-slinging superhero.
I created this Spidersona for my brother for his birthday. I made a hand-drawn sketch first, then outlined and colored it with my graphics tablet and Krita.
The color scheme and bubbles are inspired by his love for Mountain Dew. Keeping with those colors, I looked for a green spider for his logo and found the green crab spider, which is also reminiscent of the crabs we see on family vacations to the Outer Banks, NC.
He had requested some influence from Parzival from the book/movie Ready Player One, so the belt, holster, and bands around the knees are a reference to that character.
The final piece is Marty McFly's hat from Back to the Future II because my brother has always been a huge fan of those movies. I printed the Spidersona for his homemade birthday card and put a layer of translucent holographic nail polish over the hat so the color would shift like Marty's does.
Fairly Odd Pokémon - Wanda
Fairly Odd Parents creator and animator Butch Hartman shared videos on his YouTube channel in which he drew Pokémon characters, and those inspired me to draw this combination. The curl on a Clefairy's head reminded me of the fairy named Wanda, except it normally curls downward whereas Wanda's curls upward. So, I decided to draw Wanda as a Clefairy using my Huion H610 Pro and Krita.
I edited photos from pexels.com using GIMP and Paint.NET to create these aesthetic sets.
This set represents some of my interests and traits, such as the snake as a symbol of Slytherin House and the polished nails as a symbol of my interest in painting my own nail art.
Musical - The Phantom of the Opera
I edited these photos to represent different aspects, characters, and plot points from the musical The Phantom of the Opera. The scarf makes sense with the original novel by Gaston Leroux and with the stage production, as it is a part of the backstory between Christine Daaé and Raoul de Chagny, but it is not mentioned in the 2004 movie adaptation. The lyrics in the center are from the song "Masquerade."
Musical - She Loves Me
I created an aesthetic set for the characters Georg Nowak and Amalia Balash from the musical She Loves Me. The words are lyrics from a few of the songs in the show.
I also created one each for the characters Ilona Ritter and Steven Kodaly.
Musical - RENT
I created an aesthetic set for the characters in the musical RENT—a guitar for Roger, candles labeled "Over the Moon" for Maureen, an organized bag for Joanne, a book for Collins, film for Mark, lights for Mimi, and a drum for Angel. The clock is for the theme of time as emphasized in the song "Seasons of Love," and the quote is relevant to the other main theme of individuality and embracing who you are.
Musical - Dear Evan Hansen
I created an aesthetic set for the character Evan Hansen from the musical Dear Evan Hansen.
#YouWillBeFound
Disney - Girl Meets World
I created aesthetic sets for the characters Riley Matthews and Maya Hart from the Disney Channel show Girl Meets World.
Once Upon a Time - Captain Swan
I created aesthetic sets for the ship Captain Swan, meaning the relationship between Emma Swan and Killian Jones, from the ABC show Once Upon a Time (OUAT).
One is for a Harry Potter concept that Killian exhibits traits of a Hufflepuff and Emma exhibits traits of a Slytherin.
Another is for the concept of Emma as a ship captain and Killian as her first mate, inspired by the "Heroes and Villains" story arc in which Killian was a deckhand and Emma had her memories of sword-fighting.
The third is for the concept of Emma as a princess and Killian as a pirate and was inspired by the song "A Whole New World" from Disney's Aladdin.
Harry Potter - Hogwarts Houses
I created these aesthetic sets for the Hogwarts Houses (Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, and Ravenclaw) from Harry Potter, simply because I thought the sweater photos aligned with the houses perfectly.
Disclaimer: All mentioned works, characters, and images of characters belong to their respective owners, and I make no claims to them nor profit from them, just design experience. These are all simply fan-edits to show my love for these works and characters, which are typically allowed and often even encouraged by the original creators themselves. If, however, anyone who owns these materials does not approve of their uses here, I will definitely respect that and more than willingly remove them from this site. All non-character images used are from pexels.com.
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