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December 3, 2008 - World War Z / writer comments
Scooped on Wednesday, December 3, 2008
"Most zombie movies to this point have been small, focusing on a few people in a house. And this has got real scare. You're in India with hundreds of boats trying to get out of there with a tidal wave of zombies. The scale of what we're doing here is phenomenal."
That's what screenwriter J. Michael Straczynski explained to MTV Movies Blog about his part in the marking of the World War Z movie. Comparing his script's tone to that of The Bourne Identity, the Babylon 5 creator explained how he approached adapting Max Brooks' epic novel into a film story. "The fictional concept of the book is that its written by someone with the UN, so let's tell that story," he said. "Let's show the book being written. We follow this guy all over the world as he goes on these interviews, and he has his own personal story as well. You're cutting between the past and the present, how he got to this point."
Straczynski finished his first draft in the spring and now that Quantum of Solace director Marc Forster is on-board, he's working with the helmer on a final pass through. The ambitious hope is that the production can move ahead to schedule the first day of filming shortly after the start of 2009.
"Some of it is crazy in scale," Straczynski states. "It's huge. It's as political as the book was. And it ends with that book being completed."


In today's society, there are many new payment methods that have radically changed the way that consumers do business. One of the most commonly used payment methods was created by one of the most prominent companies in the world – "Apple." Almost every individual has heard of the Apple brand at one time or another in their lifetime and for good reason. It is plain and simple "Apple is successful." In fact, as of August 2, 2018, Apple became the first American public company to surpass one trillion dollars in value, according to CNN. The reason for this cannot be easily summarized, but it certainly has to do with its innovative technology and its dedication to developing its products to meet the needs of the market. Sometimes, it even seems that Apple appears to be ahead of the market issues and is able to diagnose them before we, as consumers, even realize that there is such a need. In terms of payment methods, Apple was actively developing its very own form of payment method to stay in line with the growing need in the market. The type of payment method that was developed, is called Apple Pay.
On September 9, 2014, Apple officially announced that Apple Pay was available to the public in limited markets. Apple introduced Apple Pay as a service that would transform the way that consumers shop, pay, and interact in the consumer realm. In their announcement, Apple also pointed out that this was an easy, private, and consumer safe way to pay for goods and services. Within the first three days of Apple Pay being available, Apple announced that more than one million credit cards had been registered, which made it the largest mobile payment system in the country at that time.
Apple Pay is a payment technology that can be utilized on the iPhones and the newer wearable technologies, such as the Apple Watches. Specifically, Apple Pay can be accessed on these platforms: iPhone 6; iPhone 6 Plus and later versions; iPad Pro; iPad Air 2; or iPad Mini 3 and later versions; and even some of the new wearable technology, such as Apple Watch Series 1 or the later versions. In addition, the Apple Pay payment system supports a majority of debit and credit card providers, such as MasterCard, American Express, and Visa.
Apple Pay is utilized on almost every continent in the world and is used for various ways across every single business. However, it did not start out that way. Initially, Apple Pay was limited to specific markets and participating banks in the United States. However, in 2015, Apple initiated an international roll-out with banks in both the European and Asian markets so that users with banks all over the world could start using the Apple Pay payment methods. In 2016, Apple expanded the Apple Pay payment system to company partners, such as ExxonMobil, GrubHub, KFC, and even Starbucks. By the end of 2016, Apple Pay had become a much more normalized form of payment for industry partners to consider in their own operations. In 2017, Apple Pay expanded to additional countries in Europe, such as Sweden and Denmark. It even expanded as far east as the United Arab Emirates and the Bank of New Zealand in New Zealand. Even in this same year, Apple Pay has newly launched in Brazil, Ukraine, Norway, Poland, and Germany, to name only a few. It is clear that Apple Pay is continuing to branch out in terms of where it is used and how it is used in the consumer markets.
One of the biggest advantages of using Apple Pay is its level of security and reduced risk for potential fraud. In fact, in Apple's announcement in 2014, Apple strategically noted that "security and privacy are at the core of Apple Pay," and that one of Apple's biggest concerns was reducing the potential for fraud.
Accordingly, Apple Pay went to extended efforts to ensure data security. In terms of comparison, Apple Pay security is completely different from using a typical credit or debit card. When a consumer adds his or her debit or credit card onto their Apple Pay account, the card numbers are not maintained on the actual Apple device or on the servers at the Apple headquarters. Alternatively, a unique Device Account Number is generated and securely stored within the Apple product. Every single consumer transaction will generate a unique, one-time Device Account Number for that particular transaction. This unique Device Account Number is then passed along to the seller or retailer and, as a result, the seller or retailer never has any form of direct access to the consumer's card information. A common concern that consumers may have is "what happens" if he or she loses their iPhone or Apple Watch. Apple has already prepared for this possibility and allows its Apple Pay users to lock the device by putting it in "Lost Mode" by using the Find My iPhone app. This Lost Mode will actually lock the device and prevent anyone from picking up the device and attempting to use the content for their own personal gain.
As for customer reviews and feedback, most Apple Pay reviews emphasize the easy to use the process to pay for items with their phones quickly and securely. A majority of the expert reviewers acknowledge that this payment system operates exactly as it is advertised and with the level of security that is advertised. There are some concerns in terms of potentially improving the payment system by implementing some form of loyalty for its users. Apple Pay initially lacked the ability to store and track loyalty cards, but Apple has now provided loyalty support for a variety of its industry partners, such as Walgreens, JC Penny, and some its main restaurant providers. There also were once reports of some users with Bank of America cards having been double-charged for some transactions, but Apple Pay has fixed this glitch accordingly. It is clear that Apple Pay did not wait too long to address the concerns of its users.


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Opposite Lock: BMW's M6 – Can we call it a Supercar?
Home » Models » BMW M6 » Opposite Lock: BMW's M6 – Can we call it a Supercar?
Shawn Molnar
February 14, 2012 / 5 minutes read
In BMW's official press release they state that the M6 has "true super-car performance." Once again, we find ourselves debating the definition of a supercar. For decades we've longed for a successor to the M1. Has it been hatched in the guise of a 6 series? Can a non-bespoke M car be qualified as a super-car? Opposite Lock digs deep to find out.
Much like the terms "high tech" or "in style," the term "super-car" calls for standards that continuously change through time. What was high-tech or in style in the 1980s or 1990's is no longer so, and similarly what was super-car fast two or three decades ago is no longer special, or "super." Conversely, the emotion that this term evokes is frozen in time. Thus, a super-car must both press the envelope of what is possible dynamically, while also capturing romance and aura that stirs the heart.
Sound like a design challenge? It most certainly is, and sports car makers Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin and others consistently pump out full-blown super-cars generation after generation. Consider a few recent supercars from the three aforementioned brands.
Released in 2006, the now slightly dated Ferrari 599 packs a 6.0 liter 65 degree V12 that produces a very healthy 611 horsepower and 448 lb-ft of torque. The engine revs to 8,400 rpm and sounds like angels having sex. The engine is in fact borrowed from the highly lethal Enzo flagship.
Like the M6, the 599 is a front-mid engine, rear-wheel drive sports car with subtle visible aerodynamic work. Of course, the Ferrari sports vastly superior aero, with extensive underbody work jetting airflow out from the rear diffuser, sucking the car to the road. The M6 lacks in the aero department relative to this (or any modern) Ferrari.
The factory claims a 3.7 second 0-60, however Road and Track managed a 3.2 second 0-60 time. The car weighs 3,721 lbs, an impressive figure for a car of this size, packing a V12. The car reaches terminal velocity at "over 330 km/h (205 mph)." Equally as important is the way this car makes you feel while exploring these performance figures, and while I've yet to have the privilege, I imagine thrashing this Ferrari would be otherworldly. It is on my bucket list.
I believe that the Ferrari 599 nicely lines up with the M6 in terms of the car's intended purpose. It is ultimately a wickedly fast Grand Touring car that is equally at home on the track as it is on the open highway over long durations. The fact the vehicle layout is similar only adds to the weight of the comparison.
Aston Martin's V12 Vantage also lines up nicely for comparison. It too is a front engine rear-wheel drive sports car of roughly the same dimensions and mission. Its 5.9 liter V12 engine produces 510 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. Tipping the scales at 3,750 lbs, it's also considerably lighter than the M6. The Vantage makes the break to 60 in 4.0 seconds flat and goes on to a top speed of 305 km/h(190 mph).
Of course, the Aston looks exceedingly tempting and makes small hairs erect when you near its vicinity. It has an "it" factor that makes it one of the most tempting sports cars out there, despite its less than shocking performance numbers.
Porsche has long produced a venomous supercar affectionately abbreviated as, "the Turbo." The 997 911 Turbo is an insanely fast car, and while there is an even faster "S" version that breaks the 3 second barrier on its way to 60 mph, even the 'Ol run-of-the-mill Turbo turns impressive figures. The Turbo's 3.8 liter boxer-6 produces 500 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, effortlessly propelling its 3,461 lbs to 60 in 3.2 seconds, and eventually on to a top speed of 310 km/h (193 mph).
Of course, the way in which Porsche goes about building the Turbo is quite different from the layout BMW uses for their M6. But then, the Turbo's approach is quite different from anyone's approach. With the engine suspended behind the rear wheels, it is tail heavy, and unlike the other cars mentioned here, it is all-wheel drive.
When it comes to the special-factor, the 911 never fails to excite, although given its decades old familiar shape, it probably falls short of the visual stimulus the Aston or Ferrari present.
So where does the M6 fit in this company? That's a great question, and one of interest to well-heeled readers on the brink of supercar purchase. Clearly, the M6 is in fast company, and dynamically, it cannot keep up or match the likes of modern supercars from the likes of Ferrari or Porsche. It does however land many blows to the Aston's ego, with similar if not superior acceleration and top speed. We would love to compare all of these sports cars back to back on a track to split hairs and establish lap times for reference, but given the numbers (including the weight!) it is not difficult to establish a pecking order. The M6 ranks far down the order dynamically.
To be fair, we haven't driven it yet, and third party magazines have not had a chance to lay down performance numbers. We shouldn't pass dynamic judgment until both of these things have transpired.
But as the numbers currently sit, it appears the M6 is a venerable supercar if only it were born in the 1990s or early 2000s. The bar has been moved, and the M6 falls short of supercar territory. Remember that there are several supercars currently breaking the 3.0 second barrier to 60 mph, the Porsche 911 Turbo S, Nissan GTR and Buggati Veyron included among them. The M6 will end up close to a second slower – eons in the arena of supercars. Of course, there are many other performance attributes and stats that matter in this comparison, but 0-60 times are a great starter yard-stick. We're confident that the M6 will break 200 mph if delimited, but how quickly will it get there, and what kind of competitive time will it post at a given racetrack?
And what about that all-important "it" factor? How exotic is the M6 to walk around, to sit in, and to drive? We expect the M6 to feel very special, as indeed did the M5, but is it an exotic by definition? No. It has exotic parts – M parts, but the chassis is a cookie-cutter 6er and unlike the bespoke sports cars in this article mentioned above, the 6 series starts its life as a very regular daily driver (a very nice one mind you).
Speaking of exotic parts, arguably the most exotic part of the M6 is its insane engine. It produces more torque than any of these competitors, and flat across the entire rev range. It's horsepower figure of 560 is right in the territory – it's the car's heft that holds it back. If only the M6 weighed 300 lbs less it could potentially match the weight and performance of the 599.
As far as the overall feel and impression: the jury is out, and we will report back the second we exit the driver's seat.
Price is seldom a consideration for supercar buyers – it's a secondary thought – but as it turns out the M6 will be well priced to compete with the Aston and Porsche – the Ferrari is in a completely different price league (and many would argue, a different league altogether).
I expect the M6 to be a super car, but not a supercar when wrestling for a corner with the likes of a Ferrari, Porsche or Lamborghini – let alone a Koenigsegg, Bugatti or even the homely and lowly priced Nissan GTR. BMW: where's the M8? I want the 760iL's 6.0 liter turbo V12 handed over to the M division for extensive work. Place it in the i8, re-engineer the suspension, brakes, chassis, transmission and aero as always, and deliver a worthy successor the the M1. Deliver a supercar.
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Q: binary search tree null pointer exception I guess I am way of with my code, so you dont need to look to much into that, just check the first lines of code.I cant understand what is wrong with where the error happens.
public boolean add(E x) {
    System.out.println(x);
    System.out.println(root);
    if(root.equals(null)){
        root.equals(x);
        return true;
    }
    if(root.equals(x)){
        return false;
    }
    BinaryNode<E> save = root;   //create new nod copy of root

    while((!save.left.equals(x)) && (!save.left.equals(null))){ //check so save.nex isnt x and that save.next exists
    save=save.left;
    }
    if(save.left.equals(null)){
        save = root;  //puts save back to root again
        while((!save.right.equals(x)) && (!save.right.equals(null))){
            save=save.right;
        }

        if(save.right.equals(null)){
            save.right.equals(x);
            return true;
        }

} return false;
    }

I get the error at the line if(root.equals(null)){ It's just an if statement, I am not trying to acess something that doesnt exist??

A: If root does equal null then you are trying to access something that doesn't exist by calling the equals method on it.  Just use if(root == null).

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As I read through this chapter there is an underlying word and message that I can see, or should I say sense, between the lines. The word and message is Grace. I love that word and I love that message! Lets see if you see and sense the same thing.
Cecil writes, "Instead of seeking to modify and reshape your personality, I plead with you to accept, value, and nurture yourself. Why don't you become more fully who you already are? In the process, you mature and your writing improves."
"To carry this further," Cecil says, "doesn't it make sense that the better you know yourself, the better you write? Thus the more honestly you write, the closer you come to knowing who you really are."
I find the statements Cecil makes incredibly encouraging. Not only to be embraced in writing but in life as a whole.
Sometimes the world's ways may lean towards being programed, somewhat like clones. Our own uniqueness is seen as narcissistic or from a religious point of view it may be seen as rebellious. Instead of an appreciation for our individuality and our gifts as being recognized as God given, we are encouraged to get with the program or to get out. But as a believer in the Christian faith, I believe God created us to be authentic and to live authentically. To write with authenticity.
Cecil says that for the past decade he has encouraged writers to value their uniqueness. He urges us to embrace "our divinely given personality and ability." He encourages us to get excited about our uniqueness, and use that knowledge to make ourselves an increasingly effective writer.
Cecil goes on to advise us as writers to acquire skills to do our job efficiently and to honor our ability and to enjoy being who we are.
He says, "Perhaps your weaknesses may not be the negatives you think they are."
He writes, "If you learn to capitalize on who you are and appreciate who you are, you're on your way to becoming the best writer you can become."
Cecil expresses that he does not advocate rigid self-discipline. "I tried that". He goes on to say, "For years, I held to tight schedules, refused to allow deviations, and castigated myself when I failed. I've since learned that true self-discipline flows out of gentleness and self-respect."
He gives an illustration of what he means. He writes, "People call me transparent, real, and honest and I'm getting more that way all the time. I haven't always been vulnerable on paper. During my first years of writing, my initial attempts were a bit pompous and condescending."
"Only by knowing who you are and compassionately embracing yourself can you grow as an individual and as a writer. If you relentlessly pursue self-understanding, accept your own experiences as authentic, and are willing to compose from that truer, deeper part of yourself, you generate the kind of writing that comes across as authentic. Honest. True."
Sounds like true grace and grace-filled advice to me !!
The Aphorism for today is: "The better I know myself, the better I write. The better I like myself, the better writer I become."
the better writer I become."


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U.S. Green Building Council President Mahesh Ramanujam presents Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena CEO Steve Koonin with a plaque to honor State Farm Arena's Gold LEED Certification June 13 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Terence Rushin.
State Farm Arena receives LEED Gold Certification
Home of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks recycles 12,500 seats, diverts more than 900 tons of waste from landfill during renovation.
Posted by Kelly Maile
The United States Green Building Council, Washington, recently announced State Farm Arena, home of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club, has received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification. Council President Mahesh Ramanujam presented Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena CEO Steve Koonin with the designation plaque during the Greenbuild Atlanta Cultivation event.
The LEED is one of the most widely recognized green certification programs specializing in building design, construction, operations and maintenance.
"It is an honor to accept this certification on behalf of State Farm Arena and all of the amazing partners who helped us achieve this great honor," says Koonin. "As we looked at reimagining the new State Farm Arena into a world-class venue, creating a responsible, sustainable building for our employees, fans and community was of the utmost importance in that vision."
According to the US Green Buildings Council, buildings can earn four levels of LEED certification: Certified (40–49 points), Silver (50–59 points), Gold (60–79 points) and Platinum (80 points and above). State Farm Arena received the Gold designation, which is the second highest of four classifications of green buildings.
Several highlights that led to State Farm Arena's LEED Gold certification include:
partnering with Rubicon Global to recycle 12,500 seats in 2018
becoming an entirely smoke-free campus
upgrading lighting fixtures to LED fixtures, resulting in a 41 percent lighting power reduction
replacing plumbing fixtures more efficient fixtures, resulting in savings of more than 540,000 gallons of potable water per year
adopting green housekeeping practices to protect the health of the arena's staff and fans
diverting more than 900 tons of waste from landfill, including multiple items that were salvaged from the existing facility and sent to Atlanta's Lifecycle Building Center to be resold
G-20 agrees to tackle marine pollution
Environmental ministers from the G-20 agreed June 16 to develop a new framework to tackle marine plastic on a global scale.
Posted by Adam Redling
Environmental ministers from the Group of 20 (G-20) agreed June 16 to develop a new framework to tackle marine plastic on a global scale, Reuters reports.
The meeting, which took place prior to the G-20 summit scheduled for June 28-29 in Osaka, Japan, proscribed a life cycle approach to managing plastic waste, including developing new biodegradable technology and sharing best practices between nations for conserving the world's oceans.
Marine plastics have long been an issue, but unchecked contamination has resulted in calls for greater intervention from various countries as of late as the effects on the environment and marine life have been realized, Reuters reports.
"I'm glad that we, including emerging countries and developing countries, were able to form a broad international framework," Yoshiaki Harada, Japan's environmental minister, said.
While the program is voluntary, it is expected to be tracked to determine its effectiveness.
"Each country will take voluntary measures and will report on their activities periodically," Harada said.
Japan will host the first meeting under the framework this fall when the countries meet for the G-20 Resource Efficiency Dialogue this fall.
Circular Economy/Sustainability
Indonesia to use ISRI specs for recovered paper imports
The country now allows for a set standard of 1 to 2 percent prohibitives and 3 to 4 percent outhrows.
Legislation & Regulations Paper International Recycling News
The Indonesian government has announced that it plans to use Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) specifications for recovered paper imports, according to a news release from ISRI, Washington.
In May, the Indonesian government imposed new regulations on imports of recovered paper in an effort to crack down on illegal shipments. The new regulations included a 0.5 percent contamination limit and 100 percent preshipment inspections, including separating containers into bales, according to a news release ISRI. Also, incoming shipments to Indonesia needed to be "clean, dry and homogenous" according to its new regulations. The new regulations led to much confusion in the recovered paper industry, ISRI reports. There was little clarity on what "homogenous" meant.
However, ISRI's specifications for recovered paper set a standard of 1 to 2 percent for prohibitives and 3 to 4 percent for outhrows. It also is using the specifications to define its use of the word "homogenous" in describing the condition of bales, ISRI reports. Indonesia's use of ISRI's specifications will offer more clarity in the nation's regulation.
LBX opens Customer Experience Center
The 23,000-square-foot center opened in Lexington, Kentucky.
Posted by Olivia Shackleton
Equipment & Products Material Handling Equipment
LBX Co. LLC, Lexington, Kentucky, hosted a grand opening for its new Customer Experience Center June 13. The facility is located on 25 acres in Citation Business Park on Remington Way in Lexington, Kentucky. Company officials say the operation will accommodate customer experience programs, including dealer training, product demonstrations and community events.
"Today marks the culmination of a vision that started several years ago," says Eric Sauvage, president and CEO of LBX. "A vision to better support our dealers, our customers, our employees and our community with our state-of-the-art 23,000-square-foot LBX Customer Experience Center. We are all very excited, and already have a full calendar for the 2019 usage of our new facility with product and service training, customer demonstration days, clinic tests and philanthropy events."
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton, State Sen. Ralph Alvarado of Winchester, State Rep. George Brown Jr., along with other business leaders attended the grand opening, LBX reports in a news release. Bob Quick, president and CEO of Commerce Lexington, emceed the event.
LBX Co. LLC makes Link-Belt hydraulic excavators, scrap material handlers, demolition equipment and forestry equipment.
Material Handlers/Mobile Equipment
Sweed Turbo Mill
Sweed Turbo Mill recovers copper from low-yield wire
The Turbo Mill provides nonferrous scrap processors with benefits in the copper liberation process.
Equipment & Products Nonferrous International Recycling News
Sweed, Gold Hill, Oregon, has released a new solution for recovering copper from low-yield wire. The new Turbo Mill helps nonferrous scrap processors to separate copper wire from the plastic surrounding it.
According to a news release from Sweed, the company noticed an increasing number of inquiries about low-yield copper wire. The company decided to design and manufacture a machine that could address the gap its customers were experiencing. The new design allows for more adjustment of the process while being a much sturdier piece of equipment, Sweed reports in a news release.
The Turbo Mill beats the material around, tumbling it over to pulverize any remaining insulation, Sweed reports. The friction rips the plastic away from the copper wire, which is turned into tiny pellet-like pieces. In this shape, the balled copper flows freely like fine sand, allowing it to separate easily from the plastic; straight fine wire will nest and entrap plastic making it difficult to separate effectively.
"Our Turbo Mill effectively and efficiently processes No. 2 copper wire and other fine wire, making it easier to separate," says Chris Salyer, Sweed's engineering director. "Before it hit the market, the primary source for customers in the United States for a turbo mill was through international manufacturers."
Also, Sweed's Turbo Mill provides benefits in the copper liberation process. "Because it makes the balled copper easier to separate from the plastic, the Turbo Mill increases copper recovery," Salyer says.
Sweed Turbo Mill end product result.
The recovered copper also has an increased purity because the process that removes it from the plastic ensures that the two materials are completely separated. "It increases your processing capability," Salyer adds. "Without a Turbo Mill, in our entry-level chopping line, someone might use an eighth-inch screen, which allows for 1,500 to 2,000 pounds of processing per hour. With a Turbo Mill, you can use a larger 3/16-inch or ¼-inch screen, which more than doubles your throughput and lets you process 4,000 to 5,000 pounds of material every hour."
With a line that ranges from 40 horsepower to 150 horsepower, Sweed's Turbo Mill can integrate into any existing system. Also, once a Turbo Mill is integrated into the system, it stays simple to run and maintain, Sweed reports in a news release.
"It usually feeds right from the granulator, and only needs standard maintenance every million pounds or so," Salyer says. "Once it's up, it just runs itself. It just goes."


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Q: Как заполнить рандомными символами строковый массив длиной 5? Как создать одномерный массив строк, заполненный рандомными символами. Каждая строка имеет длину 5.

A: Генерирует случайные пятисимвольные строки из символов с кодами от 33 по 126. Там дальше DEL, так что пришлось бы для больших кодов делать другую обработку.
На каждой итерации генерируем случайное число от 33 по 126, приводим к char и создаём символ по коду. Так 5 раз. С помощью StringBuilder собираем строку.
public static void main(String[] args) {
    Scanner in = new Scanner(System.in);
    int STR_LENGTH = 5;
    System.out.println("Введите количество случайных строк");
    int n = in .nextInt();
    String[] arr = new String[n];
    Random r = new Random();
    for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {
        StringBuilder builder = new StringBuilder();
        for (int j = 0; j < STR_LENGTH; j++) {
            char code = (char) (r.nextInt(94) + 33);
            builder.append(Character.toString(code));
        }
        arr[i] = builder.toString();
    }
    System.out.println(Arrays.toString(arr));
}

A: другой вариант: можно использовать Java Stream API
    char[] chars = IntStream.rangeClosed('А', 'я') // указываем диапазок символов, тут весь русский алфавит
        .mapToObj(c -> "" + (char) c)
        .collect(Collectors.joining()).toCharArray(); // собираем в массив

    String res = new Random().ints(5, 0, chars.length) // рандомно выбираем 5 чисел от 0 до 64
        .mapToObj(i -> String.valueOf(chars[i])). // берем значение из массива
            collect(Collectors.joining(", ")); // склеиваем через " ,"
    System.out.println(res);

результат
У, й, а, Я, Р
х, Л, е, в, Щ


Global textiles innovator Milliken is launching its new Nordic Stories collection, taking the user on a journey through the textural landscape and extreme environments of the Nordic countries. The portfolio's four designs, Tectonic, Isograd, Hidden Plains and Extreme Contrasts, encompass the sensory experience that is the Nordics, illustrating striking extremes of its volcanos and glacier-shaped landscape, as well as exploring the rich and varied culture of the Nordics. The depth and richness of the collection's versatile palette includes natural hues as well as bold colours. Produced using tufted textured loop pile yarn, the collection includes cushion backing with 90% recycled content.


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Q: Mixing Java swing and JavaFX I am having some troubles with a netbeans platform project where i mix swing and javafx.
I have two tabs, where one tab has a swing button, the other tab contains a javafx TreeTableView. When the button is pressed a new row should be added to the TreeTableView, I have not been able to make this happen though.
Before and after adding a new node, i recursivly print the tree.
Root before add:
Root
-Child 1
-Child 2
Root after add:
Root
-Child 1
-Child 2
-New child

So the underlying datamodel changes, the UI however does not reflect these changes.
Any pointers to what I am missing would be helpful.
Code download (netbeans project (rar archive))
Code download (netbeans project (zip archive))
Interface to communicate between classes:
public interface XAddItem {
    public void add();
}

UI topcomponent (Holds treetableview)
import java.awt.BorderLayout;
import javafx.application.Platform;
import javafx.beans.property.ReadOnlyStringWrapper;
import javafx.embed.swing.JFXPanel;
import javafx.scene.Scene;
import javafx.scene.control.TreeItem;
import javafx.scene.control.TreeTableColumn;
import javafx.scene.control.TreeTableColumn.CellDataFeatures;
import javafx.scene.control.TreeTableView;
import javax.swing.JPanel;
import org.openide.awt.ActionID;
import org.openide.awt.ActionReference;
import org.openide.windows.TopComponent;
import org.openide.util.NbBundle.Messages;
import org.openide.util.lookup.ServiceProvider;

@TopComponent.Description(
        preferredID = "UITopComponent",
        //iconBase="SET/PATH/TO/ICON/HERE",
        persistenceType = TopComponent.PERSISTENCE_ALWAYS
)
@TopComponent.Registration(mode = "editor", openAtStartup = true)
@ActionID(category = "Window", id = "com.mycompany.ui.UITopComponent")
@ActionReference(path = "Menu/Window" /*, position = 333 */)
@TopComponent.OpenActionRegistration(
        displayName = "#CTL_UIAction",
        preferredID = "UITopComponent"
)
@Messages({
    "CTL_UIAction=UI",
    "CTL_UITopComponent=UI Window",
    "HINT_UITopComponent=This is a UI window"
})
@ServiceProvider(service = XAddItem.class)
public final class UITopComponent extends TopComponent implements XAddItem {

    TreeItem<String> root = new TreeItem<>("Root");
    final JFXPanel jfxPanel = new JFXPanel();
    TreeTableView ttv = null;

    public UITopComponent() {
        initComponents();
        setName(Bundle.CTL_UITopComponent());
        setToolTipText(Bundle.HINT_UITopComponent());
        init();
    }

    private void init() {

        JPanel panel = new JPanel();
        panel.setLayout(new BorderLayout());
        panel.add(jfxPanel);

        Platform.runLater(new Runnable() {
            @Override
            public void run() {
                setup();
            }
        });

        this.add(panel, BorderLayout.NORTH);
    }

    private void setup() {

        TreeItem<String> child1 = new TreeItem<>("Child 1");
        TreeItem<String> child2 = new TreeItem<>("Child 2");
        root.getChildren().addAll(child1, child2);

        TreeTableColumn<String,String> column = new TreeTableColumn<>("Column");
        column.setPrefWidth(150);

        //Defining cell content
        column.setCellValueFactory((CellDataFeatures<String, String> p) -> new ReadOnlyStringWrapper(p.getValue().getValue()));

        ttv = new TreeTableView(root);
        ttv.getColumns().add(column);
        jfxPanel.setScene(new Scene(ttv));
    }

    private void printTree(TreeItem<String> i, String level) {
        System.out.println(level + i.getValue());
        for (TreeItem<String> c : i.getChildren()) {
            printTree(c, level + "-");
        }
    }

    private void initComponents() {
        setLayout(new java.awt.BorderLayout());
    }

    @Override
    public void add() {
        Platform.runLater(new Runnable() {
            @Override
            public void run() {
                System.out.println("Root before add: ");
                printTree(root, "");
                root.getChildren().add(new TreeItem<>("New child"));
                System.out.println("Root after add: ");
                printTree(root, "");
            }
        });
    }
}

UI topcomponent (Holds button)
package com.mycompany.ui;

import org.openide.awt.ActionID;
import org.openide.awt.ActionReference;
import org.openide.util.Lookup;
import org.openide.windows.TopComponent;
import org.openide.util.NbBundle.Messages;

@TopComponent.Description(
        preferredID = "AddTopComponent",
        //iconBase="SET/PATH/TO/ICON/HERE",
        persistenceType = TopComponent.PERSISTENCE_ALWAYS
)
@TopComponent.Registration(mode = "editor", openAtStartup = true)
@ActionID(category = "Window", id = "com.mycompany.ui.AddTopComponent")
@ActionReference(path = "Menu/Window" /*, position = 333 */)
@TopComponent.OpenActionRegistration(
        displayName = "#CTL_AddAction",
        preferredID = "AddTopComponent"
)
@Messages({
    "CTL_AddAction=Add",
    "CTL_AddTopComponent=Add Window",
    "HINT_AddTopComponent=This is a Add window"
})
public final class AddTopComponent extends TopComponent {

    XAddItem add = Lookup.getDefault().lookup(XAddItem.class);

    public AddTopComponent() {
        initComponents();
        setName(Bundle.CTL_AddTopComponent());
        setToolTipText(Bundle.HINT_AddTopComponent());
    }

    private void initComponents() {

        jButton1 = new javax.swing.JButton();

        setLayout(new java.awt.BorderLayout());

        org.openide.awt.Mnemonics.setLocalizedText(jButton1, org.openide.util.NbBundle.getMessage(AddTopComponent.class, "AddTopComponent.jButton1.text")); // NOI18N
        jButton1.addActionListener(new java.awt.event.ActionListener() {
            public void actionPerformed(java.awt.event.ActionEvent evt) {
                jButton1ActionPerformed(evt);
            }
        });
        add(jButton1, java.awt.BorderLayout.CENTER);
    }

    private void jButton1ActionPerformed(java.awt.event.ActionEvent evt) {
        add.add();
    }

    private javax.swing.JButton jButton1;
}


The Yas Marina Circuit is basically the venue for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It is located on the Yas Island, which is situated around 30 minutes from the main city of Abu Dhabi. It is one of the two Formula One tracks in the Middle East and hence is very popular among the tourists and the residents alike. It is a perfecto place for the thrill seekers to feel like a champion at this circuit.
This place offers drifting, spinning, drag racing to kid's driving lessons making you the person in control and providing an unforgettable experience. It also includes a theme park, a water park, residential areas, hotels and of course, beaches! If you are a motorsport fan, you have to definitely book a track and have an amazing experience.
A series of track day packages are available here like the "Drivers experiences", "Passengers experiences", "Private driving tuition programs" and "Racing Licence Courses". Master the corners of the Formula One circuit and compete with the wind. There are on board a camera that capture all the action and preserves the incredible memory for you.
Whether you are a driver or a spectator, the visit to Yas Marina Circuit is sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you!


BASE UNIT ONLY! ACCESSORIES ARE SOLD SEPARATELY!
System has built-in heater which heats injection water to 135°F, Stainless steel tank & wands for quality and durability, Extracts 90% of water, Drying time less than 1 hour.
The Thermax "Therminator" Cleaning System offers features no other cleaning system can.
Thermostatically controlled heating system for thorough and hygienic cleaning.
Powerful, commercial 2-stage vacuum motor for rapid recovery and fast drying time (100" water lift).
4-step professional formulated chemistry for the brightest, freshest carpets.
Product was shipped from 2 different mfg locations. That's OK but I should have been warned. When only one box showed up, I called cust support to make sure nothing was wrong and cust support couldn't confirm. Next day rest of shipment showed up so all ended OK. Except it appears that the hose/floor wand may have been "used" as there was cleaning solution still dripping from it. All appears OK and I'm not complaining, just advising. Would be a Thermax issue since all was shipped direct from Thermax.
John-until further notice all commercial base units will be shipped from Reno with the accessories coming from LA. In reference to the wands having water in them, all are tested with water pumped through to assure no leaks will happen.


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High quality olives. High quality brass fittings made to EN-1254-2. Suitable for Copper or Stainless Steel tube and plastic pipe, Conex compression fittings are ideal for use in domestic and commercial heating systems, air pressure lines, fluid distribution and air conditioning systems. High quality brass fittings made to EN1254-2. WRAS approved. Kitemarked.
Length 300mm. 15mm Valve x x 10mm. ISO valve and Female with captive washer.
Sheradised. Corrosion-resistant. For use where very strong joints are required.
hex shank. Drills, countersinks and counterbores in 1 operation. For use with No. 8 and No. 10 Plug Cutters (32900 and 86200). Supplied with hex key to adjust pilot drill length.
230 x 280mm. Aluminium Oxide. Oakey Liberty Green Extreme assorted grades sandpaper for hand and power tool use. Anti-clogging and self-sharpening, can be used on any surface. Lasts up to 10 times longer than standard sandpaper.
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1300 Pieces. Coated, high grade steel for extended life. Sharp point,sharp thread and reduced shank allow easy driving without splitting wood. For timber decking and other external timber applications. Prodrive recess. Bugle head. It is recommended to use Stainless Steel Decking Screws with pilot holes when installing Hardwood decking.
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namespace Chamilo\Application\Weblcms\Request\Component;

use Chamilo\Application\Weblcms\Request\Form\RequestForm;
use Chamilo\Application\Weblcms\Request\Manager;
use Chamilo\Application\Weblcms\Request\Storage\DataClass\Request;
use Chamilo\Configuration\Configuration;
use Chamilo\Libraries\Architecture\Exceptions\NotAllowedException;
use Chamilo\Libraries\Mail\Mailer\MailerFactory;
use Chamilo\Libraries\Mail\ValueObject\Mail;
use Chamilo\Libraries\Platform\Translation;
use Chamilo\Libraries\Utilities\Utilities;

class CreatorComponent extends Manager
{

    function run()
    {
        if (! $this->request_allowed())
        {
            throw new NotAllowedException();
        }

        $request = new Request();
        $request->set_user_id($this->get_user_id());

        $form = new RequestForm($request, $this->get_url(array(self::PARAM_ACTION => self::ACTION_CREATE)));

        if ($form->validate())
        {
            $values = $form->exportValues();

            $request->set_name($values[Request::PROPERTY_NAME]);
            $request->set_course_type_id($values[Request::PROPERTY_COURSE_TYPE_ID]);
            $request->set_subject($values[Request::PROPERTY_SUBJECT]);
            $request->set_motivation($values[Request::PROPERTY_MOTIVATION]);
            $request->set_decision(Request::DECISION_PENDING);
            $request->set_creation_date(time());
            $request->set_category_id($values[Request::PROPERTY_CATEGORY_ID]);

            $success = $request->create();

            // If the request was successfully created, send an e-mail to the people who can actually grant or deny it.
            if ($success)
            {
                $authorized_users = \Chamilo\Application\Weblcms\Request\Rights\Rights::getInstance()->get_authorized_users(
                    $this->get_user());

                set_time_limit(3600);

                $siteName = Configuration::getInstance()->get_setting(array('Chamilo\Core\Admin', 'site_name'));

                $title = Translation::get('RequestCreatedMailTitle', array('PLATFORM' => $siteName));

                $mailerFactory = new MailerFactory(Configuration::getInstance());
                $mailer = $mailerFactory->getActiveMailer();

                foreach ($authorized_users as $authorized_user)
                {
                    $mail = new Mail(
                        $title,
                        Translation::get(
                            'RequestCreatedMailBody',
                            array('USER' => $authorized_user->get_fullname(), 'PLATFORM' => $siteName)),
                        $authorized_user->get_email());

                    try
                    {
                        $mailer->sendMail($mail);
                    }
                    catch (\Exception $ex)
                    {
                    }
                }
            }

            $parameters = array();
            $parameters[self::PARAM_ACTION] = self::ACTION_BROWSE;

            $this->redirect(
                Translation::get(
                    $success ? 'ObjectCreated' : 'ObjectNotCreated',
                    array('OBJECT' => Translation::get('Request')),
                    Utilities::COMMON_LIBRARIES),
                ($success ? false : true),
                $parameters);
        }
        else
        {
            $html = array();

            $html[] = $this->render_header();
            $html[] = $form->toHtml();
            $html[] = $this->render_footer();

            return implode(PHP_EOL, $html);
        }
    }
}

?>

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Size: Each decal measures 17cm Long by 12cm High.
Color: Yellow, Red, and White on Blue Vinyl.
Where Used: Suitable for Outdoor or Indoor use.
Type: Peel & stick type; permanent application. Authentic Racing Decal Sticker From Sunoco.


Youth Foil tournament, Y12 and Y14 Entry fee $30 per event. All USFA rules and equipment requirements will be observed.
Entry fee $30 per event.
All USFA rules and equipment requirements will be observed.
Masks and gloves will be checked.


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La Beretta Bobcat o Beretta 21A Bobcat è una pistola tascabile semi-automatica creata dalla Beretta in Italia. La produzione iniziò alla fine del 1984, esclusivamente nello stabilimento Beretta USA ad Accokeek, nel Maryland. L'arma rappresenta un ulteriore sviluppo della Beretta Model 20 la cui produzione è terminata nel 1985.

Descrizione
La Beretta 21A Bobcat è disponibile con munizioni .22 LR o .25 ACP (6,35 mm), con dimensioni di 125 mm di lunghezza e peso di 325 grammi. Ha un meccanismo di innesco a singola e doppia azione. Il pulsante di rilascio del caricatore è situato nell'impugnatura sul lato sinistro, tra le viti di fissaggio del fermo. Il telaio è realizzato in lega di alluminio; la slitta e la canna sono in acciaio al carbonio o in acciaio inossidabile, a seconda del modello. Secondo la Beretta, la pistola è destinata a poliziotti fuori servizio e detentori di permessi per la pistola che cercano una pistola altamente occultabile, ma affidabile, progettata per l'autodifesa.

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni
 http://www.berettausa.com/file.aspx?DocumentId=8
 http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/22.html

Pistole semiautomatiche
Beretta

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


Rugby Bathroom Installers: One of the most common home improvement projects that householders in Rugby carry out is an update to the bathroom. This could be down to changes in fashion, the existing bathroom being damaged, relocating the bathroom or personal taste. Your first step will be to locate a dependable Rugby bathroom fitter who you can trust to do a good job.
It is always a good idea to ask friends and family if they can recommend a bathroom installer in Rugby. Make sure that your chosen Rugby bathroom fitter gives free, no obligation quotes. All aspects of the job need to be included in this quotation, including financial restrictions, floor coverings, removal of waste and location.
More Warwickshire bathroom specialists: Nuneaton, Leamington Spa, Rugby, Bedworth and Warwick.


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Comparing The Fool and The Wheel I'm in a Major Arcana kind of mood, so let's compare two Major Arcana cards: The Fool and The Wheel, also known as The Wheel of Fortune. First, let's review some terms. If you've read my column before, you can skip the next paragraph. There are 22 Major Arcana cards in a Tarot deck, with numbers from 0 to 21; the Majors usually deal with broader and more far-reaching life experience issues, archetypes that are easy for us to identify with and connect with at some point in our lives. An archetype (pronounced "ark eh type") is a generic, idealized model of…
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Comparing 6s & Judgement (image: The Rider-Waite tarot deck) Many Tarot cards can seem similar enough to each other that interpreting them when they both show up in a spread can be challenging. Beginning last month, we started using a new method to understand the cards: comparison. This month we will compare a Minor Arcana card, the 6 of Swords, with a Major Arcana card, Judgement. We will explore similarities between these two cards, and then we will look at the differences. I will be using card images from the Rider Tarot Deck for this analysis. First, the similarities. The basic messages or interpretations of these two cards…
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Comparing The 5 & 7 of Swords (image: The Rider-Waite tarot deck) Many Tarot cards have such strong and unique meanings that we can easily tell them apart. However, there are cards that are similar enough to each other that interpreting them when they both show up in a spread can be challenging. One method for coming to know cards in-depth is to break them down to their components; we have been using this method to study each of the 78 cards of a traditional Tarot deck. Now that we have completed our study of the individual cards, it's time to use another method: comparison. This month, we…
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Sam Bradford and "Cabin Fever"
By 3k@3k_ Jun 21, 2012, 10:39am CDT
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June 12, 2012; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) throws during minicamp at ContinuityX Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-US PRESSWIRE
Nearly a month to the day that Greg Cosell's film study of Bradford's 2011 season raised pocket awareness concerns (and Van's reaction likely raised more), ESPN's Ron Jaworski cited the issue again, calling it "cabin fever."
While there's something amiss with the ranking report in that link (Evan Silva says Jaws had Bradford as the 21st best QB, but Carson Palmer was *supposedly 21st yesterday so...), that's irrelevant. The real question is that if Bradford did indeed suffer from an anticipation of the pass rush that affected his ability to see the field, make correct decisions and put the ball where it needed to be, how much of that is on Sam and how much is on the O-line?
The reason that question is so vital is simple - the Rams won't be playing the same five people on their O-line as last year. Bradford, though, will still be the starting QB as long as he's healthy.
The Rams quickly moved to change up the starting linemen by letting C Jason Brown and LG Jacob Bell go. In Brown's stead, the Rams signed a proven veteran center in Scott Wells. The left guard position though is still up for grabs, and could perhaps fall to fifth round selection Rokevious Watkins. No, it wasn't a huge overhaul of the unit, but letting Brown and Bell go provide the opportunity to get more consistent positive production at those two positions.
The test for Fisher's stewardship of the offensive line will be what he can make out of LT Rodger Saffold and RT Jason Smith. Given Smith's restructured deal, it's safe to say that there's a very, very good chance he's not a Ram in 2013. Should that come to pass, the Rams will likely be looking for a RT in the 2013 NFL Draft if they don't find a quality free agent to fill the role.
Since Jaws is calling it "cabin fever", I'll call it "Bulgeritis." By the end of his time in St. Louis, Marc Bulger was taking more hits than anyone deserves to. Well maybe Ben Roethlisberger deserves that many hits, but no decent person. It affected his ability to run a play competently and confidently. The Rams can't afford for that to happen with Sam.
There are only really three ways to ensure Sam doesn't take as much punishment in 2012 as he did in 2011
1.) Get rid of the ball faster (hello, Danny Amendola)
2.) Protect Sam better (that's a risky proposition, given the status of our two tackles)
3.) Run the ball more
With Fisher's history, as well as OC Brian Schottenheimer's, and the drafting of Isaiah Pead, #3 looks the likely candidate.
Don't count out the first option though. Amendola, a healthy Greg Salas and possibly Brian Quick could help improve a passing game that languished in the latter stages of the 2011 season.
And while it would be nice to see the O-line suddenly protect Sam fervently and unyieldingly, last season left a concern that's hard to shake.
Let's hope Sam Bradford has already shaken it.
*UPDATE: Just for clarity, Evan noted that Sam was indeed ranked 20th:
@3k_ Bradford was 20 in Jaws' rankings. I screwed that up initially. Palmer 21, you are correct.
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) June 21, 2012
And yes, you should be following Evan on Twitter if you're into that kinda thing.
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When Brazilian Horse of the Year and Triple Crown champion Bal a Bali (Brz) (Put It Back) knifed through a narrow gap and kicked clear after being blocked the entire run through the Santa Anita Park turf stretch to win the GIII American S. May 9, it was, for most North Americans, the first glimpse of the 5-year-old's ability to overcome adversity.
But those closest to the dark bay know that the eye-catching performance was nothing compared to the tenacity Bal a Bali displayed in overcoming a sudden and severe bout of laminitis that nearly took his life last summer after being privately purchased to campaign in the United States.
Way to go Bal a Bali!!!
Looking forward to seeing this Horse in the Future!
How about at the Haskell!


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Papua New Guinea could lose $100.4 million EU grant for small farmers
Pacific Papua New Guinea farmer
Papua New Guinea is on the brink of losing a K340 million ($100.4 million) European Union grant for small holder farmers if the Government does not sign off the Enterprise Development Fund (EDF) agreement, East Sepik Governor Allan Bird says.
If the Government fails to sign by the end of the month, EU would back off with the "free money", he said.
"The money is at great risk of going back to the EU," Bird told FM 100's Talk Back Show.
EU's EDF is funding a pilot programme in PNG and the Pacific, creating enterprises for small holder vanilla and cocoa farmers of East and West Sepik. Bird said the programme was secured with an offer made by the EU headquarters in Belgium, which only needed one signature before PNG could access the grant.
"Brussels has already approved it. Their finance minister has already signed," he said.
"There are three copies of the documents sitting here in PNG. It just needs one signature from PNG and you get K340m in foreign currency hit the central bank tomorrow.
"The problem is that certain people in planning now, after the money has been approved for something totally different, want to change the scope.
"The problem with donor funds is when you borrow money, you can do whatever you want to with the money. If it's your own money, you can do whatever you like.
"But if it's grants, it's a tied grant. They are tied to very specific things to achieve specific outcomes and achieve impact.
"If you cannot get the outcomes, you cannot get the impacts then basically the programme fails."
Bird said Prime Minister James Marape made a commitment that someone was going to sign it before the deadline.
However, Minister for National Planning and Monitoring Richard Maru said the people of East Sepik and the governor "need to understand that donor funds do not belong to one particular province; they belong to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea".
"Work on this project began back in 2014 and EU has already agreed that the project will cover the four Momase provinces," Maru said.
"This is not a Constitutional grant for the people of East Sepik, it's a donor funding to the national government through the Department of National Planning and Monitoring.". ■
Papua New Guinea to review fruit and vegetables import ban
Australian vegetables temporarily back in Papua New Guinea
FAO fish farm project provides livelihoods in Guinea-Bissau


A couple of weeks ago, the Business Insider published an article expressing the widespread public disapproval of Facebook's "Timeline" feature. The cause of this outrage was a rumor that claimed the new Timeline exposes users' once-private messages from when they first joined the network.
Facebook denied such a glitch, reasoning that the rumor likely stemmed from users who were appalled by the discovery of (public) wall posts from years past. The example here reveals a problem that has launched an industry dedicated entirely to protecting people's online identities.
"Anything that you click or type can and is being recorded in some way," King's student ('16) and I.T. specialist Cody Striplin said. Striplin explained that something as simple as a Facebook "like" can relay a candidate's personality to potential employers.
While activities such as internships, volunteer efforts and travel are looked upon favorably, things such as drinking, illicit drug use and vulgar language can hinder many who would otherwise be seen as respectable candidates from advancing in the corporate world. Poor spelling and grammar are additional factors that root out incompetent applicants.
A new market designed to help employers track prospective employees has birthed websites like Jobvite, which in a recent survey revealed that 92 percent of employers plan to recruit via social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. With Internet recruiting on the rise, an additional market has opened up for online identity protection. Popular conferences such as the Reputation Management Summit aim to educate employers about how to protect their businesses' reputations and how to seek reputable employees.
More people are seeking professional help to build and sculpt their "online brand"—the accumulated image portrayed through one's affiliation with various online sites and profiles. Everyone has an online brand, and it's important for individuals to familiarize themselves with their personal web content; it's as simple as typing a name into Google.
Adam Brill ('13), also involved with I.T. at King's, noted that it is important to strike a balance with regard to one's online persona.
"A lot of the things that people have to watch out for, I feel, do not apply to most King's students. Most King's students are pretty well-behaved," Brill said, referring to pictures and language posted on online profiles. In his opinion, the best way to protect yourself and build a great reputation in general (online or otherwise) is to value good character and strive to better yourself in every way possible.
In the midst of this recent explosion of online security and public concern, there is no need to feel hopeless. Nick Bilton of the New York Times once called the Internet a "permanent record of our past [that] never forgets anything posted online." Rather than hiding, it is better to embrace the opportunity to use the Internet as a way to bolster your online brand.


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Najah Jannoun
Najah Jannoun is one of three candidates vying for a full term seat on the Crestwood School Board
Posted: Friday 08.26.2022 12:32 pm Briana Gasorski Elections, Local, Local Election
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Having been a resident for the last 33 years and dedicating herself to the community, Najah Jannoun is hoping to retain her seat on the Crestwood School Board.
Jannoun has been a realtor and has worked in the community for more than 10 years. Before being appointed to the Crestwood School Board, she was invited to participate in different district committees such as the District Code of Conduct, Wellness Policy and the Health Advisory Committees.
During the COVID pandemic, Jannoun helped the Crestwood School District's food service department to sort and package food for families and has recently been appointed to the Dearborn Heights Community and Cultural Relations Commission.
All four of Jannoun's children have or are attending Crestwood schools, with her oldest, Saeid, having graduated from Crestwood High School before earning a scholarship to attend the University of Detroit Mercy, where he is studying biology and is a member of the men's soccer team. Her son Malik, who also graduated from Crestwood High School, is attending Henry Ford College, where he studies cyber security; and her two youngest daughters are currently students at Crestwood High School and Riverside Middle School.
Being a parent of students in the district, Jannoun has regularly been involved.
"Prior to being appointed to the Crestwood School Board in August of 2020, I had attended every single school board meeting and advocated for our students, staff and families of our community," she said. "I have always been actively involved in our schools and being the PTA president, I believe, has allowed me to see things through a different lens. I have worked hand in hand with staff and families to fundraise and provide safe outlets for our students. Although what we do in our classrooms is extremely important, education extends beyond the classroom and connecting with students and staff offers insight that you cannot get anywhere else. This is why I believe my role on the board is so unique."
Since being appointed in 2020, Jannoun said she feels the district has made great progress, but still needs much more due to the challenges brought on by the pandemic.
"We are at a crossroad with our educational system and it is crucial that we have people at the table that understand what our students need," she said. "I am excited to be a part of the continued growth that we will make. If elected, I will continue to educate myself as I have throughout the past two years as a board member on matters that affect our students and staff. I do not plan on sitting at the table, making decisions on things that I am not fully informed on. Since being appointed in 2020, I have continuously worked on my certifications with the Michigan Association of School Boards. These courses are not mandatory as a board member, but have been useful in assisting me in understanding my role as one of seven members. My commitment is to the safety and well being of our students and I will continue to work to understand what they need to be successful, while ensuring that we, as a body, can provide the necessary tools to assist them in achieving their goals."
Going forward, Jannoun said she hopes to see the technology, arts and athletic departments continue to grow as those areas are often outlets for children, as sometimes extracurricular activities sometimes can make a significant difference in their lives.
In addition to Jannoun's activity in the district, she also volunteers at PetSmart, assisting Wag Animal Rescue at adoption events. Her family even has fostered cats and rescued two of their own.
"I hope that my greatest success and legacy that I leave behind will be my children," she said. "Showing them that the world may not be simple, but they can simply help and give back whenever possible. That's how they can make a difference. Wherever I am needed, if I can be of service, I will be there. It truly takes a village and I can only hope that my small role makes a difference to someone. I am a 'boots on the ground, get my hands dirty' advocate and volunteer. I will never ask of someone anything that I am not willing to do myself. I have often struggled with asking for help, but throughout my years as PTA president, I have been able to surround myself with families that share my vision and are willing to put the work in. They're just as excited to lend a hand; sometimes we just need a little guidance and teamwork is the only way to get it done. I worked hand in hand with community members to ensure that every voice was heard. I am proud to say that I was a part of the change prior to the new administration and I hope to continue to work towards a brighter future for our district. Education is evolving and we need to continue to evolve with it."
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Cheney Warns of Iraq Quagmire … in 1994
Laura Rozen
Via Editor & Publisher, a video surfaces of Cheney warning at the American Enterprise Institute in 1994 of the consequences of a U.S. invasion of Iraq.
Q: Do you think the U.S., or U.N. forces, should have moved into Baghdad?
Q: Why not?
A: Because if we'd gone to Baghdad we would have been all alone. There wouldn't have been anybody else with us. There would have been a U.S. occupation of Iraq. None of the Arab forces that were willing to fight with us in Kuwait were willing to invade Iraq.
Once you got to Iraq and took it over, took down Saddam Hussein's government, then what are you going to put in its place? That's a very volatile part of the world, and if you take down the central government of Iraq, you could very easily end up seeing pieces of Iraq fly off: part of it, the Syrians would like to have to the west, part of it — eastern Iraq — the Iranians would like to claim, they fought over it for eight years. In the north you've got the Kurds, and if the Kurds spin loose and join with the Kurds in Turkey, then you threaten the territorial integrity of Turkey.
It's a quagmire if you go that far and try to take over Iraq.
The other thing was casualties. Everyone was impressed with the fact we were able to do our job with as few casualties as we had. But for the 146 Americans killed in action, and for their families — it wasn't a cheap war. And the question for the president, in terms of whether or not we went on to Baghdad, took additional casualties in an effort to get Saddam Hussein, was how many additional dead Americans is Saddam worth?
Our judgment was, not very many, and I think we got it right.
More echoes of Brent Scowcroft's line to the New Yorker two years ago: "I consider Cheney a good friend—I've known him for thirty years. But Dick Cheney I don't know anymore."


Sunday 1st Oct 10:30 Twenty-Sixth Sunday Jimmy Leonard, R.I.P.
Offertory – £469.08. Many thanks.
Please keep Bernadette Philipsz in your prayers and all who are ill in our parish.
All are welcome to our group which meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart, Lauriston. Afterwards you are welcome to stay for tea and learn to know others. Contact: 0771 777 2614.
As you know, after a year working here in the Parish, Sr. Mary Julian will leave us this Friday to return to Australia to take up an academic post as a Lecturer in Philosophy. Her short sojorn here with us has been a great blessing for the parish and we wish her well as she begins this new stage of her life. We will miss her very much and hope that one day she will at least return to visit us again. On Tuesday, Sr. Mary Cora will arrive to take over from Sr. Mary Julian. I know that you will all make her very welcome.
At 12 noon in the Cathedral today we will welcome members of the legal profession to the annual Red Mass in which we ask for God's assistance for all those who administer the justice sytem in our country. The Mass will be celebrated by His Excellency, Archbishop Edward Adams, Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain who is on his first visit to Edinburgh since his appointment.
As many of you will know, our own Patrick Harrigan will be ordained to the Diaconate next year on Wednesday 13th June. A number of people have asked if there will be a parish trip to Rome for the ordination and so we have been in touch with Alba Tours who have given us a quote of approx. £530 (B&B) for a 5 day pilgrimage staying in a hotel right next to St. Peter's. Myself and Fr. Nick will definitely be going – so if you would like to join us and support Patrick at the wonderful moment in his life and in the life of the Diocese, please sign up on the list at the back of the Church. There is no commitment involved at this stage – but we need to have an indication of possible interest.
If you have been thinking about becoming Catholic for a long time, or even just for a short time, now might be the moment to take a first step? If you would like to know more about the faith – why not come along to the Cathedral RCIA group which meets every Tuesday at 7.30pm in the Parish Rooms at 63 York Place. There is no commitment involved at this stage. If you would like to know more please be in touch with Sr Mary Julian either by calling the number below or by dropping an email to: cathedralhouse@stmaryscathedral.co.uk All are welcome!
This Wednesday the Group will meet at the slightly later time of 7.30pm for a Holy Hour in the Cathedral. The Service will be led by Fr. Patrick and there will be an opportunity for confessions during the Hour. Afterwards we will head to the pub as usual. All under-35's are very welcome.
Today we welcome at Mass in a special way the children of P3 and P4 who are preparing for the reception of the Sacraments this year, together with their parents and families. Please keep the children especially in your prayers as they begin this important year in their lives.
Towards a new ecclesial relationship with between ordained and lay people in the Roman Catholic Church." The speaker is Dr. Mary Cullen and the venue is Mayfield Salisbury Church Hall on Tuesday 26th September.


Funko has created a series of ten gold chrome Marvel Pop! bobbleheads to commemorate the first decade of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We asked you to help decide the next gold chrome Marvel character – with the results close we decided to make TWO new chrome figures.
Introducing Iron Spider, he has enough gadgets and mechanical arms to propel any Super Hero to victory, and there's no denying that the suit looks good in Chrome. And Doctor Strange, who looks anything but strange as a Chrome Pop! figure eager to take on any Super Villain.


Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) prepared this analysis of the revised staff draft of the AV START Act (S. 1885). Like previous versions of this legislation, the revised draft allows companies to be given excessive exemptions from federal safety standards; lacks minimum performance requirements for the "vision of driverless cars", electronics systems, cybersecurity and driver engagement; contains language that prevents states and localities from adequately protecting their citizens; and, lacks needed government oversight and industry accountability. This flawed and deficient legislation threatens the safety of all road users and risks enabling even more crashes – likely souring an already skeptical American public on the future potential of this technology. Advocates urges Senators to oppose AV START and reject any attempt to bypass full debate by attaching it to a must-pass, end-of-session spending bill.


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The State of Politics
Surplus Leaves Evers, Legislators Even Further Divided
Unprecedented $4.4 billion surplus is huge opportunity. But for what?
By Steven Walters - Jun 14th, 2021 12:34 pm
Gov. Tony Evers. File photo by Emily Hamer / Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism.
It takes a lot for Bob Lang, who has been the most respected watchdog of state government's finances for decades, to use the "u" word. But the veteran director of the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau did just that last week in a report to state officials:
"The increase in general fund tax collections in 2021, particularly in the months of April and May, is unprecedented."
"Based upon the strength of collections and the vastly improved economic forecasts for the remainder of this year and the next two years, our analysis indicates that for the three-year period, aggregate general fund tax collections will be $4,427.4 million above … previous estimates."
It was a stunning update on the state government's cash position for Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republicans who control the Legislature: Tax collections will be $4.4 billion higher than expected by mid-2023.
The projection came weeks before the July 1 start of the next 2021-23 budget cycle. If the governor and lawmakers can't agree on a new budget by then, state spending continues at the pre-July 1 pace.
Why will income, sales, corporate and other general-fund taxes through mid-2023 soar by about 8% over mid-pandemic projections made as recently as January?
Individual income tax payments through the first months of 2021 jumped by 6% — three times the January estimate, Lang noted in the final fiscal update before the governor and Legislature make final budget decisions. "This is likely due, in part, to the unprecedented level of federal economic assistance provided in response to the pandemic, which has bolstered incomes for many individuals during tax year 2020 and 2021," Lang added.
It's ironic that federal aid to help Wisconsin recover from COVID-19, which has sickened more than 611,000 state residents, and killed almost 8,000, lays the groundwork for a dramatic showdown between the executive and legislative branches over how the $4.4 billion windfall will be spent.
Evers quickly canceled $300 million in forced savings by state agencies in the budget cycle ending on June 30 he had ordered to respond to the pandemic and called for more spending on K-12 schools. As a result, the UW System keeps $45 million – money it desperately needs, said System President Tommy Thompson.
The additional $4.4 billion in taxes by mid-2023 justifies new spending Evers called for in the budget he outlined in February, the governor added: "I'm proud of the work we've done to respond to COVID-19 and put our economy in the best position to recover, which is why there's no excuse for choosing not to fully invest in our kids and our schools, Broadband, venture capital and support for Main Street businesses, among other critical priorities, that will ensure we're bouncing back and better than we were before this pandemic hit."
But Republicans won't use the new cash to justify spending hikes. Five Senate Republican leaders — Senate President Chris Kapenga, Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, Finance Committee Cochair Howard Marklein and Finance Committee members Duey Stroebel and Dale Kooyenga — said raising spending significantly would invite long-term disaster.
"This is a temporary jump in tax revenue—sound financial planning would require that this money is not spent on more government programs, but returned to the taxpayer," Kapenga said. "There is no magic money tree, folks."
"Hard-working taxpayers gave the state a massive surplus," LaMahieu added. "We will take this moment to consider ways to significantly reduce the tax burden on workers and Main Street businesses and pay off state debt."
Four top Assembly Republicans — Speaker Robin Vos, Majority Leader Jim Steineke, Finance Committee Cochair Mark Born and Speaker Pro Tem Tyler August — also vowed to cut taxes with that $4.4 billion.
"With so much money already flowing into Wisconsin from the federal government, this additional revenue gives us an opportunity to invest in the state's priorities and to cut taxes," said Vos. His caucus will lower "the income and property tax burden."
"Assembly Republicans will continue to advance a reasonable, responsible and realistic budget that spends within our means, while also avoiding huge tax hikes on Wisconsin residents and businesses and welfare expansion like Evers proposed," said Born. The Finance Committee's budget will include "meaningful tax relief."
A Democratic governor wants more spending. Republican legislators want tax cuts. A July 1 deadline. It's Capitol crunch time.
Steven Walters has covered the Capitol since 1988. Contact him at stevenscotwalters@gmail.com
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Colton Parayko launches Project 55 to assist sick children and their families
Chris Lomon
Player Features
Colton ParaykoSt. Louis Blues
The goal of the non-profit organization is to bring comfort and relief to hospitalized children and their families.
Feature Photo: Getty Images
There's no shortage of inspiration and motivation behind Colton Parayko's Project 55 Foundation.
Now in his seventh NHL season, the St. Louis Blues defenceman has taken part in several team charity events, fundraisers and hospital visits.
Those experiences are what prompted Parayko to start thinking more and more about starting his own charitable endeavor, one that would focus on helping kids and families in need.
Those thoughts became a reality in mid-November with the launch of Project 55 (a nod to his jersey number).
The goal of the non-profit organization is to bring comfort and relief to hospitalized children and their families by alleviating their emotional, physical and financial burdens.
Although the original launch date for the foundation was planned for two years ago, there was a very heartfelt reason behind the decision to delay the announcement until recently.
"We had it all put together two years ago, but a lot of what I want to do with the foundation is in-person, so we had to hold off on things," Parayko told NHLPA.com. "It's very important for me to meet with kids and families, so with everything going on, that was kind of difficult to do. So, we put it on pause and waited for a good time to launch. It was hard because we had all the sponsors in place, but we wanted to make sure it was done the right way."
In its first year, Project 55 will support the St. Louis Children's Hospital, the Ronald McDonald House of St. Louis and Blues for Kids, all of which work to help children and their families navigate the issues faced with hospitalization.
The foundation will enable patients and their families from St. Louis Children's Hospital and Ronald McDonald House to attend a Blues home game. Patients coming to the games will have the chance to watch warm-ups from the penalty box, ride the Olympia (Zamboni) during intermission and receive a jersey.
"Seeing the smiles on the kids' faces really stands out for me," said Parayko. "Whenever we've done team visits to the hospital, seeing those smiles stays with you. And you also take a lot from meeting the families. When they tell you they haven't seen their kid smile in a month and now they have, that really sticks with you. All of those experiences are different. That's what I really enjoy the most, giving kids an experience they are missing out on and taking their mind off what they're going through for a little while. That's what gives me a good feeling."
Parayko, whose mother and sister work in the medical field, has heard from both about the many hurdles that families face, both emotionally and financially, when their child is faced with an extended hospital stay.
He's also seen it up close himself.
"You hear a lot of different stories and see a lot of different situations that people find themselves in. The more you become familiar with that, the more connections you make. I feel each person and each family is different, too. You gain a lot of different perspectives, but all of it is very humbling. For me, I wake up and go play a fun game every day. When you go to a hospital, it really does put everything in your life into perspective, that there is a life outside of hockey."
Those stories and connections, along with his well-documented friendship with Blues superfan Laila Anderson, were all catalysts for the 28-year-old defenceman to want to step up and make a difference.
In 2018, Anderson found out she had Isolated Central Nervous System (HLH), a very rare autoimmune disease. The following year, she received a bone marrow transplant.
When the Blues won the Stanley Cup in 2019, Parayko was joined by Anderson on the ice after the championship-clinching victory where the pair embraced and then hoisted the trophy together. She was also given a Cup ring by the team, delivered by Parayko and Alexander Steen.
Anderson, who is playing hockey through Blues 'Learn to Play' program, and Parayko continue to stay in touch.
"She's been a huge inspiration for me," said Parayko. "Laila is an amazing person and I feel so fortunate to have made a connection with her.
The Alberta native is hoping to make many more connections through Project 55.
As for who takes away more from those interactions, it just might be the player with 436 NHL regular season games on his stat sheet.
"I truly do enjoy it. When you hear some of the things that these parents tell you and what they are all going through, it's a life-changing experience. Listening to these stories and meeting so many great people means so much to me. And everyone has a different story they share with you. With the Children's Hospital in St. Louis, I've met kids and families from Poland, from Germany, pretty much all of the states in the U.S. Every story is different from the other."
But the end goal for Parayko is always the same.
"The main thing is to always give kids and their family a memorable experience."
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Q: Count occurrences of specific value in column based on categories of another column I have a dataset that looks like this:
Categories | Clicks
1          |   1
1          |   3
1          |   2
2          |   2
2          |   1
2          |   1
2          |   2
3          |   1
3          |   2
3          |   3
4          |   2
4          |   1

And to make some bar plots I would like for it to look like this:
Categories | Clicks_count | Clicks_prob
1          |  1           |  33%
2          |  2           |  50%
3          |  1           |  33%
4          |  1           |  50%

so basically: grouping by Categories and calculating on Clicks_count the number of times per category that Clicks takes the value 1, and Clicks_prob the probability of Clicks taking the value 1 (so it's  count of Clicks==1/Count of Category i observations)
How could I do this? I tried, to get the second column:
df.groupby("Categories")["Clicks"].count().reset_index()

but the result is:
Categories | Clicks
1          | 3
2          | 4
3          | 3
4          | 2

A: Try sum and mean on the condition Clicks==1. Since you're working with groups, put them in groupby:
df['Clicks'].eq(1).groupby(df['Categories']).agg(['sum','mean'])

Output:
            sum      mean
Categories
1             1  0.333333
2             2  0.500000
3             1  0.333333
4             1  0.500000

To match output's naming, use named aggregation:
df['Clicks'].eq(1).groupby(df['Categories']).agg(Click_counts='sum', Clicks_prob='mean')

Output:
            Click_counts  Clicks_prob
Categories
1                      1     0.333333
2                      2     0.500000
3                      1     0.333333
4                      1     0.500000