Garry Murphy wrote: looking at the time of your posts you not only posted all last night on forums since around 6pm but stayed on forums all night up to and beyond 7am.
Wonderful. This from the twit who was chasing ChrisW at 1.15am a few days back elsewhere.
topcat wrote: I had a few close ones well a few I mean 3 times been on it after 2x 180 then missed all three either t20 t19 or the d12.
When I did it the other week I hit 180 180 t20 t19 then thought just throw don't think about it and luckily it went in, Cost me a round at the bar but worth every penny.
That to find the t15 is in t10 is just not sporting!
got any true stories ?
Now now Gaz lad we both got banned from the other site for being idiots lets not go down the sarcasm wind up path it never ends well.
New start as to say lets keep it civil. Have you noticed people post less and less when no matter what they post it is only met with sarcasm and stupidity, we have both been there let's not go again.
whats that got to do with your fabricated stories ?
As I said I am not interested in your feeble wind ups.
Have you ever been near hitting a 9 darter or have you hit one at all?
topcat wrote: As I said I am not interested in your feeble wind ups.
I am not banned on any darts forum.
Bloody hell. When was the last time Burton got laid?
Ginge wrote: Bloody hell. When was the last time Burton got laid?
Burton does some excellent work.
About the same time Oche did, I imagine.
I was just looking for an appropriate metaphor for "a really long period of time ago/probably never" that everyone on here would understand.
FFS. Banter like this is now getting moved.
Well I never, there is a setting in the software that says "automatically move spam and junk" so I clicked it and now all of David Owen and Oche's posts are automatically being put in here - guess it works.
nikkiboy wrote: Well I never, there is a setting in the software that says "automatically move spam and junk" so I clicked it and now all of David Owen and Oche's posts are automatically being put in here - guess it works.
That's good. Will all the WGP Comp posts be in here as a result?
I am so very sorry for moving your posts David.
That's better. Now you're talking.
Not really directed to him though. More I'm in a huff with him because he didn't appreciate my obsession.


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Why DC Universe's Titans Is Unlike Other Superhero Shows, According To One Star
Dec. 11. 2018 8:56 PM
It may currently be the holiday season, but for fans of superhero TV, 2018 was a gift that kept on giving. One of the brightest shining stars is also one of the darker series to feature costumed vigilantes: DC Universe's flagship drama Titans. A mix of action, suspense, comedy and horror, Titans is quite unique among the other comic shows out there. Alan Ritchson, who stars as the brute Hank "Hawk" Hall, shared with CinemaBlend why he thinks Titans isn't like other hero-based fare.
It's unlike any other superhero show ever. . . . Look, I think it's really easy to -- and I'm not knocking the other shows -- it's easy to sugarcoat these wish-fulfillment journeys and candy-coated crimes. We all know that crime is everywhere, and bad people are everywhere. We hope and long for vigilantes to stand up and fight for us. But we don't see a lot of is the humanity behind that and the scars that that style of justice [brings] and what those characters endure. To do that is what's so cool about it. it's just so much more raw material. I love it.
For Alan Ritchson, much of Titans' enjoyment lies in the more difficult subject matter that occurs away from all of the high-flying action and other sequences that superhero TV shows are accustomed to delivering. For every physical brawl that the drama delivers, there are two scenes devoted to the characters' emotional development -- rough estimation, obviously -- which makes the more painful moments all the more relevant and meaningful.
It's certainly understandable why shows like The Flash haven't dedicated an abundance of screen time to various heroes' wounds and woes on an episodic basis. Sure, virtuous characters like Barry Allen get hurt when taking down villains, but the pain often subsides completely by the time the next villain-of-the-week arrives. Barry's continued grief over his mother's death, in particular, would count more if he wasn't able to go back in time and watch her from afar whenever he wants.
For Titans' most recent episode, "Hank and Dawn," Alan Ritchson's Hawk didn't get an evil nemesis to do battle with. Instead, his Hank was a repeated victim throughout some of the show's grittiest scenes yet. Hawk and Dove's origin story tapped right into what the actor likes the most.
Spoiler warning for those who aren't yet caught up with Titans' most recent episodes.
The rage that viewers witnessed Hank displaying in Episode 2 was all tied to a particularly heinous moment in his childhood. His school coach was a pervert and probable pederast who took an interest in Don Hall, but Hank gave up his own innocence to keep his brother safe. Years later, that same brother was killed in a random traffic accident, just after the siblings had introduced their costumed alter egos Hawk and Dove to the world.
Perhaps the most striking and Titans-esque moment in the episode happened when the concussion-suffering Hank confronted Don about relaying his negative medical diagnosis to school officials. Just as the scene's ramping intensity peaked, someone advised Hank to be quiet, and it turned into a huge melee, with the tone instantly spinning on a dime.
According to Alan Ritchson, those scenes are precisely the ones that make him the most excited. In his words:
That's really where the pulse of this show lives, and why it works for me. I remember standing in my backyard, when [co-creator] Geoff Johns called. I had suggested that maybe the show wasn't for me when I heard about it for the first time. He called and he explained what you now know about the show: about who these characters are; about who Hank is; tonally what the show is, and where they're going to go with it. I was instantly hooked, you know.
Without the restrictions that broadcast and cable networks often place on shows that embrace mature content, Titans is allowed to thrive on DC Universe in just about any way its creators wish. To be expected, Geoff Johns, Greg Berlanti and Akiva Goldsman have taken advantage of how loosened the censors have been.
Though he's gone to some truly dark places in the comics, Geoff Johns hasn't been able to get too extreme with his TV work on shows such as Smallville, Arrow, and The Flash, among others. The same goes for Greg Berlanti, whose career blew up with Dawson's Creek, though as Batman Forever and Batman & Robin's co-screenwriter, Akiva Goldsman has crafted darker narratives for films such as I Am Legend and The Dark Tower, as well as Star Trek: Discovery.
The three comic-minded writers came up with the Titans tale that they thought was best for 2018 audiences, and many fans out there would agree. Not to mention the wholly agreeable Alan Ritchson, who told me his earlier worries about joining the show stuck around in the early going, as he didn't want to put all of his hopes and dreams into something that didn't live up to anyone's expectations. According to Ritchson:
With trepidation, I sort of went into it going like, 'I've been promised things before creatively that never came true.' Everything I was promised and everything Jeff suggested would happen with these characters and these storylines has come to fruition. I just am so pleased to be a part of it and so flattered and honored that they called me in for this. Really, it's a dream job and a dream show, and I really hope selfishly for my sake that I get to play this character for a very long time in this universe.
Thankfully, not everything that happens in Titans is meant to push the envelope, and the show does feature quite a bit of levity as the season goes on. I'm really hoping for a future episode where Hank has to spend an afternoon inside a broken elevator with Gar's Beast Boy. I'm not sure Hawk's gruff demeanor could withstand Gar's optimism.
Titans premieres new episodes every Friday on DC Universe at 12:00 p.m. ET. With only three installments left in Season 1, it's now as good a time as ever to dive into the manic mayhem. While waiting for future episodes, be sure to jot down all the big fall TV and midseason TV premieres that are on the way.
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Q: How to unsubscribe from an Observable when using an Android library In Why is my timer Observable never called?
@Miguel Lavigne says:
"Keep in mind that if you're using Observables from within a Fragment or an Activity you should always make sure you unsubscribe from your Observables to eliminate chances of memory leaks."
It is clear to me how it works as long as I am using an Observable in an Activity, Fragment or View. But what if I am using it where there is no context?
My situation: I am having an external library which holds an object model. Each object has a .save() function, which is called from the UI. In save, an API endpoint call is performed by an Observable asynchronously.
Example:
public Overlay save() {
        Observable.create(new Observable.OnSubscribe<Overlay>() {

        @Override public void call(Subscriber<? super Overlay> subscriber) {
            try {
                Overlay overlay= OverlayEndpoint.insertOverlay(this); // call the API endpoint here
                subscriber.onNext(overlay);
                subscriber.onCompleted();
            } catch (IOException e) {
                subscriber.onError(e);
            }
        }

    }).subscribeOn(Schedulers.newThread()).observeOn(AndroidSchedulers.mainThread())
            .subscribe(new Action1<Overlay>() {

                @Override public void call(Overlay overlay) {
                    // process the saved result [omitted for brevity]
                }

            }, new Action1<Throwable>() {

                @Override public void call(Throwable throwable) {
                    // put the overlay into a local upload queue in case the endpoint is unreachable [omitted]
                }

            });

    return this; // return the call immediately
}

The Observable is for one-time use within save and becomes obsolete thereafter. How can I make sure it does not persist?
Situation 1: Normal unsubscribe. Is there a way to unsubscribe right from within the call(), once processing is complete?
Situation 2: For whatever reason the Observable stays in memory. Could I use .timeout() to ensure the Observable is destroyed after enough time has passed?

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Situation 1: Normal unsubscribe. Is there a way to unsubscribe right from within the call(), once processing is complete?

In your case, Observable will be in memory before Action1<Overlay> or new Action1<Throwable> is called. But after one of them is called, GC should be able to clean the Observable.

Situation 2: For whatever reason the Observable stays in memory. Could I use .timeout() to ensure the Observable is destroyed after enough time has passed?

In your case, Schedulers.newThread() will create a new Thread to run the Observable.OnSubscribe<Overlay>.call. So if this method has not returned yet, such as OverlayEndpoint.insertOverlay will run about 10 minutes, Observable can not be cleaned by GC because this thread is still using it. There is nothing we can do unless there is an approach to cancel OverlayEndpoint.insertOverlay.

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1. Where's the person who got the job this post advertised now?
2. Does it matter if Bezos made good money and had rich friends before starting Amazon?
CaptainStardust: "…[Bezos] could have had all of the same skills and ideas, but without the money, nobody would have listened to him. Sure, it's possible he still could have made it, but probably not.
There are a fair number of people out there who have the talent and vision to innovate and make the world a vastly better place, but they will never get anywhere because they weren't born into money. For all we know, there could have been someone out there who had come up with an even better version of amazon around the same time, but we will never know, because the only ideas that come to fruition come from a tiny percentage of the population.
3. Should Bezos and the billionaire bunch even be idolized?
Dave3of5: "As interesting as this is be careful not to fall into the trap of thinking that you are the next Jeff Bezos or Steve Jobs.
I hear all the time on here people using companies like Amazon, Apple, Microsoft … etc as examples of success. They often worship at the altar of the CEOs of these companies due to the prolific success that these individuals have had and can be disillusioned when their own experiences are far less.
In reality you're so unlikely to have the success of the likes of Jeff and Co it's not even funny. There are approximately 7.6 billion people in the world and only 2200 of them are billionaires! That's approximately 0.000028% of the world population that are billionaires.
I'm not saying you aren't allowed a bit of hero worship and dreams of being insanely rich, just don't get too caught up in it and most importantly don't let them define your own success. Who cares about Jeff Bezos and how much money he has he'll die just like me one day and all his money in the world can't stop that.
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Democrats have become the 'party of child rape' following release of THIS damning report
(National Sentinel) Disgusting: Democrats and their RINO allies like to claim they care so much about our children, but not enough to prevent them from being raped and abused by criminals who shouldn't even be free to roam American cities.
As reported by Liberty Headlines' Joshua Paladino, the group North Carolinians for Immigration Reform, or NCFIRE, recently released their April report documenting the number of child rapes committed by illegal aliens.
In all, 28 aliens were arrested and charged with 89 counts ranging from "indecent liberties with a child" to sexual battery, forced sexual activity, forced sex act by a parent or guardian, aggravated sexual assault, child pornography, and outright rape of a child.
Now mind you, these things happen in the United States already. But if you were a parent of one of these children, wouldn't you logically conclude that your child would not have become a victim if these 28 individuals weren't permitted to remain in our country?
Also, keep in mind that these figures are from one state.Â
NFIRE noted also that at 28 alleged offenses, that is the highest number of arrests in more than two years, which indicates that despite President Donald J. Trump's enforcement efforts, the problem of illegal alien crime is getting worse in some parts of the country.
Here are some of the alleged offenders:
— William Menelio Valasquez, 64, from Greensboro, N.C., was arrested and charged with six sexual assault felonies for reportedly abusing a minor girl over four years, beginning when she was 10.
— Pedro Jaime Ensenat of Raleigh pleaded guilty on April 2 to one count of manufacturing child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography. He had made videos of himself molesting a 10-year-old boy.
— Police arrested Deep Under Singh, 21, a student at North Carolina State who is in the country illegally, for attempting to seduce a 12-year-old girl by pretending to be 15 when reportedly soliciting naked photos from the girl.
NCFIRE said the April report brings the total number of arrests of illegal aliens for similar crimes to 69 in 2018 so far. Together they have been charged with 251 counts, Paladino reported.
This is merely the latest illegal immigration outrage, though admittedly it's pretty bad.
The NCFIRE report comes as the U.S.-Mexico border is under siege again by a flood of humanity. U.S. border enforcement officials with the Department of Homeland Security reported in recent days that a record number of illegal crossers were interdicted last month since Trump won the presidency, erasing an immediate post-election drop in attempts and arrests.
As The National Sentinel reported:
Based on the most recent figures supplied by federal immigration authorities, the numbers of migrants crossing illegally into the U.S. have returned to their pre-Trump election levels after bottoming out in 2017 during the president's first year in office.
It seems as though the world has figured out that U.S. borders remain wide open despite President Donald J. Trump's best efforts to close it.
The Washington Times added that DHS reported a 233-percent increase in apprehensions last month, topping 39,000. Worse, the paper added, Border Patrol officials said three-quarters of those captured were let go under insane "catch-and-release" policies that are still on the books for some reason. With an immigration court backlog of two or more years, the chances of many of those who were released actually showing up for their hearing are about as good as Hillary Clinton admitting she broke laws governing the handling of classified emails.
With each of these outrages, Trump's chances of winning reelection get better and better. But we need more lawmakers in Congress who are willing to ignore corporate lobbyists and the Chamber of Congress and vote to not only build the president's wall but also reform immigration law and rescind the crazy loopholes.
A version of this story first appeared at NewsTarget.
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The "Key Trends Affecting the European Defence Technological Industrial Base (EDTIB)" project, commissioned by the European Defence Agency (EDA), started in November 2017. It aims to provide fresh analysis on the state of the EDTIB and its possible evolution in light of recent regional and global developments.
The research will provide a comprehensive assessment of the European defence industry landscape by examining the key trends, challenges and opportunities affecting the EDTIB, from both regional and global perspectives, and relevant European governments' policies and defence industrial strategies.It will also consider the possible impact of recent EU initiatives, including the European Defence Fund and Permanent Structured Cooperation, on the EDTIB.The project will use quantitative statistics to underpin the analysis.
The Consortium selected by the EDA is led by the International Affairs Institute (Istituto Affari Internazionali – IAI) and comprises two other European think tanks – the Netherlands Institute of International Relations (Clingendael Institute) and the French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs (Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques - IRIS). The Consortium also sees the participation of Associate Experts from the German Council of Foreign Relations (Deutsche Gesellschaftfür Auswärtige Politik - DGAP), the EU Institute for Strategic Studies (EUISS), the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS).


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in Skyfall opening scene on train, does Bond fake getting shot?
Skyfall opens with a chase scene that culminates in Bond's partner accidentally shooting Bond instead of shooting the bad guy. The bullet hits Bond hard enough to blow him off a train into the river below, and everyone concludes that he died.
Later, Bond turns up alive and shirtless, sporting a shrapnel wound (which he is touching in the picture below) received from the bad guy -- but no apparent injury from the bullet that blew him off the train.
So where on his body did that bullet hit Bond? Or was Bond faking that the bullet hit him? (Bond was able to hear M order the shot, so maybe upon hearing, he was shocked enough and upset enough to fake like the bullet hit him and bail out of the situation - which seems consistent with his subsequent refusal to report in for duty, his descent into drunken abandon, and most importantly his apparent lack of bullet wound.)
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Napoleon Wilson♦
Shiz Z.Shiz Z.
To fake it Eve had to miss in the first place. Nonetheless Bond had to somehow know the exact moment Eve pulled the trigger. One second too early, or too late, and Eve would have noticed that it didn't correspond to her shot. Plus, falling from that height into a river is not a good retirement plan. I see no reason why he had to fake his death to quit MI6.
– Oliver_C
Given he could hear everything Eve said in his earpiece, I think he could easily have heard the shot in his earpiece, too. Or even heard it through the air... Eve wasn't far away.
– Shiz Z.
As for the fall from bridge, I agree a real person would be unlikely to choose to do that -- but this is a Bond movie -- realism isn't part of the equation. In fact, there are probably at least a dozen more-unrealistic things Bond does in the film.
As for "fake his death to quit MI6" I never said that was his plan. IMHO, he was so stunned by M's order, he needed a time-out to think things over -- so he bailed. He wasn't necessarily thinking "I'm going to fake my death and quit MI6."
Where's the bullet wound? Good question. At the moment I would chuck it off as a goof.
I am surprised no one has suggested a bullet proof vest as the explanation. The first shot, hitting Bond in the shoulder, is above the location of any kevlar plates. This shot leaves an entry wound and shrapnel.
The second shot, that knocks Bond off the train, makes impact around his ribs on his right side. If Bond did have a bullet proof vest on, this area is likely to be covered. The impact from the bullet is transferred through the kevlar plate/s onto a larger area of Bonds body. Rather than penetrating his ribcage, and leaving an entry wound, the vest stops the bullet. Stopping the bullet before it enters his body imparts a lot more force onto Bond, which explains him being thrown off the train.
It also explains the 4 broken ribs and minor organ damage. Bullet wounds are typically puncture wounds, deep and localised. Without a vest, Bond would have suffered much more serious organ damage as the bullet tears through him. Bullet proof vests typically leave blunt trauma injuries, affecting larger areas, and are not likely to leave scarring. One direct bullet wound is not likely to break 3 ribs, however the impact through a kevlar plate definitely is.
Though I would say he seems a bit too flexible to wear a vest (but then again I'm no expert and I guess kevlar vests can be quite flexible these days), all your explanations really make sense. In fact it's the best explanation so far.
– Napoleon Wilson ♦
Two of the other answers show screenshots of him in the water. In those Bond appears to have a bleeding wound on his right side.
@Oliver_C Upon close review, I don't think it's clear that those screenshots show a second wound. Just seems like first wound's blood spreading. And the Bond figure in the musical sequence clearly has just one wound.
Shane, I may be mistaken but in the scene later in the movie when Bond is probing the wound, the shot shows him at the mirror but his reflection is of him using his right hand to search a left shoulder wound. if you have some way to check this out, I would appreciate it since several seeing the movie with me mentioned the inconsistency and also stated that, in earlier scenes in front of a mirror he was, in fact, showing the wound to be on the correct, i.e., right side.
– Win Padgett
Win, check the photo with the original question above. As I recall, that scene includes both shots of Bond directly and shots of Bond in the mirror. I also recall thinking that the wound seemed to change sides, but then realizing it was the mirror.
James Bone is shot twice in the opening sequence for the film.
Once while driving the Backhoe digger on the train. He is shot while rotating the Backhoe around 180 degrees. The shot hits him in the upper right shoulder, where he will later remove the shrapnel.
Eve shoots Bond while he is fighting on top of the train. The impact of the shot throws him off the train and into the river.
We know that James hear M announce to Eve to take the shot over the radio, but James is more thrown then jumps when the shot is taken. So it's doubtful that he faked being shot.
When James Bond falls into the river he goes over a water fall. During this sequence he hits the bottom of the water falls and sinks into the water. At this point you can see bubbles coming from his right side ribs. As shown in this image. I've circled the two locations where he has been shot.
In the opening credits of the film only one bullet hole is shown for the iconic imagery of Bond. This bullet wound is in the location where he was shot driving the Backhoe. The hole appears several times during the opening credits, in shadow figures of Bond and in a cardboard target of Bond.
Later in the film James Bonds appears shirtless, but sporting only one bullet wound.
In the interview sequence with the bad guy (sorry, forget his name, that's a movie joke). We are only shown one bullet wound, but M is blamed for the wound.
So this raises the question. Where is the second bullet wound caused by Eve when she shot him on the train?
It appears only once in the film, the moment when he hits the water. You can see two distinct injuries on Bond's right side. One in his shoulder, and one in his ribs.
Later in the film. Eve and Bond are discussing the shooting that went wrong. This happens just after he enters the new underground base for MI5. He tells Eve the shot only "cost me 3 ribs". Yet, later in the film we see him shirtless without any wound in that area.
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If you Google "skyfall ribs" there are people talking about this being a plot hole in the film.
– Reactgular
Great point about the Bond/Eve conversation regarding the ribs (didn't he also mention some "minor organs" or something?)... that along with the bloody-ribs photo in the previous answer seem to confirm that Eve's shot hit him there.
I always thought that this large wound in his upper body was from Eve's sniper shot. This wound is also emphasized heavily during the title sequence, which makes sense to me, since it was rather the sniper shot that "killed" him and not those rather small grazing shots from Patrice.
I think the shots from Patrice only left some small wounds that healed easily and didn't leave any further scars (and you don't see any large blood stain on his upper body after Patrice's shots). This could also be the reason why Bond didn't discover those shrapnels earlier, when operating the sniper wound shortly after the shot. They just "got lost" in the more severe injury he received from Eve.
EDIT: As to your updated question, I really like the interresting viewpoint of Bond faking getting shot and your reasoning is not bad. But from the emphasize of this significant wound during the title sequence and no signs of it during the train chase (after getting shot at in the crane), I still stand by my answer. And in the end, don't forget the recoil. Ok, a bullet throwing him away that heavily is probably not that realistic in the first place, but Bond alone doing this?
And likewise, whereas I understand your explanation of Bond's reasons, I would still doubt that he would abort this important mission just because he feels insulted by M. Of course he is upset after actually getting "killed", but aborting the mission (which he was still confident to succeed in) and playing dead just because M ordered Eve to shoot without him actually being hit would be a bit too childish from him. In the end Eve could've just hit Patrice and the mission succeeded, which he wouldn't even realize had he just thrown himself off the train (and into a possible death) right after hearing the shot. And he isn't one of the people getting nervous when hearing shots at all.
EDIT: Ok, after rechecking it (and thanks to Shane's/your comment), I have to correct that you can indeed see a large blood stain right after Bond is shot by Patrice inside the crane. So this renders my theory of the shoulder wound being from Eve's shot totally wrong. Nevertheless I'll leave my last paragraph as it stands, even if I'm for now a bit more unclear about Bond faking his death and might start to tend to your theory.
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I agree it would have been childish for Bond to fake death -- and that's why I think he did it. A key theme of movie is both Bond and Silva are childishly angry at M, who was basically a mother to them. When M ordered the shot, Bond "regressed" to that hurt, angry, mistrustful boy he was when his parents were killed - but unlike Silva, Bond eventually forgave M.
As for the chest wound, it started bleeding through Bond's shirt as soon as he was hit by shrapnel from Patrice, while Bond was still in the crane. But the shot from Eve never visibly drew blood. To me, this suggests the chest wound was solely from the shrapnel.
@ShaneFinneran Hah indeed, just rechecked it and you're right, totally overlooked that. Well, this renders my answer completely wrong.
@ShaneFinneran I may even start to tend to your theory of faking death, but I still think my last paragraph holds. But I can understand your reasoning and you really gave me something to think about.
If Bond were going to intentionally throw himself off the train, why not grab hold of the bad guy and throw them both off the train?
– Kyralessa
Although I could not find any evidence to support my answer, I am trying to give the answer as best as I can with my own proofs.
I am posting 3 sequences of the gunshot.
Cross-hair on Bonds body
When Bond is hit
When he is falling down
Now if you look carefully, the cross-hair was meant to be shot on the right side of Bonds body on a height of the chest. In the second scene, we see the right hand of Bond is more bent, as if something has struck hard and the blazer on the right side is more spread to outside. And in the final snap we see, right hand is lower than the left hand meaning again he has been struck on the right side. So we can conclude the bullet struck him on the right side between shoulder and belly (most probably on the right side of the chest). That is why we never see the wound.
EDIT: I do not think Bond was faking the shot. Wikipedia clearly states that Eve accidentally shoots Bond , allowing Patrice to escape. Bond goes missing, presumed dead..
EDIT: The comments of different users unfold different theories. If we think from Bonds view, he can take the step of jumping off the train in a quick moment, so he could choose a bad p,an like throwing himself off the train. But as he is Bond, he comes with only good plans even within a short span. So like _Oliver_C_ said this is too childish for Bond to do. KeyBrd s comment is also interesting. He was fighting on the roof of a running train, maybe the bullet just grazed him throwing him off the roof. But I think in this picture we can see blood from his body. Here is the picture:
So the bullet maybe grazed him and that is why it did not make a severe wound to be seen!
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I like your reasoning. But wouldn't we have seen some evidence of a bullet wound when Bond is shirtless? As I recall, the only visible wound on his upper body was from the bad guy's shrapnel.
Well since we are playing a game of possibilities, I would like to add smthng to Mistu4u's answer to mk it a lil more plausible. Maybe, the bullet made a lateral entry into Bond.....somewhere on the right rib. Or, just grazed him, throwing him off-balance and off the train.
– Sayan
The last image actually shows the second shot. It's the dark red blood stain on his right side ribs. The first shot was in his front right shoulder higher up. If you watch the opening sequence again. It's easier to see there are actually two wounds.
That last picture with the bleeding ribs is the ticket! Along with the other answer's mention of the Bond/Eve conversation regarding the ribs, I'm convinced that Eve shot hit him there.
Further evidence supporting this answer: if you watch youtu.be/XoomvWXunRc?t=1m1s at speed=0.25 you can make out a blood spurt from the right side of Bond's chest after Eve fires
– binaryfunt
Missed all the major organs. It's a big possibility that the two shots were extremely close to each other and hence the one "iconic" wound in the opening sequence, imho.
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That's not a bad suggestion! that would explain why theres only one scar! Why the down vote people?
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Our brain is considered perhaps the most important organ in the human body. It is essentially what makes us human. Every action and reaction is controlled by the brain, while giving us the ability to think, feel and have memories. When you experience an injury to your head that affects your brain, it can be life altering as the injured struggle with physical, cognitive, emotional, communicative, and psychological impairments. Brain injuries are the most dangerous type of injury a human can sustain and requires extensive rehabilitation at a very high cost to the victim and their family, both emotionally and financially.
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur as a result of physical trauma to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. It is clear that a traumatic brain injury has occurred when there has been an impact to the head and the victim has a fractured skull, a bleed on the brain, or is in a coma. Some brain injuries are not as obvious and are considered mild brain injuries. These should, however, still be taken very seriously and treated just as if it were a TBI. Ten to fifteen percent of victims who suffer mild brain injuries report that a year after the incident, they continue to suffer from headache, dizziness and neck pain, and symptoms often worsen over time if they are untreated. So many brain injuries occur on the road as a result of a negligent driver in auto, motorcycle, and truck collisions adversely affecting physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities of the victim.
Acquired brain injuries (ABI) do not involve trauma from an outside force, but can be the result of strokes, infections, hypoxia, and medical errors. These are very serious injuries and have a likelihood of leaving permanent disabilities that require ongoing treatment and therapy. Many of these brain injuries are the result of the negligence, wrongdoing, or inaction of another.
The Massachusetts brain injury attorneys at the Kiley Law Group understand the far-reaching effects of brain injuries. In more than 40 years of service, our lawyers have helped numerous brain injury victims and their families recover the financial peace of mind they need to cope with the long-term impacts of these life-altering injuries. If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury due to another's recklessness, please call us today at 888-979-9323 for a free consultation and to learn how we can help you.
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About 1.7 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury each year, while over 70,000 result in long-term disability. Over 40% of these injuries are due to fall, 15% from motor vehicle incidents, and another 15% of brain injuries are caused by victims being struck by or against an object. The average lifetime cost of a traumatic brain injury is $3 million dollars. When an injury of this nature takes place and it is the result of the negligence, wrongdoing, or inaction of another, seeking counsel from an experienced attorney is necessary to recover compensation for the victim to receive the physical, emotional, and financial assistance required to make the fullest possible recovery. Tom Kiley and the attorneys at Kiley Law Group have been proudly and successfully representing Massachusetts and New Hampshire families for generations. Let our family fight for yours. Contact our offices today at 888-979-9323 to discuss your case.
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Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
Most brain injuries are the result of a traumatic force that jars the brain. Personal injury lawsuits related to brain injuries commonly stem from circumstances that include:
Semi-truck and commercial vehicle accidents
Slip-and-fall accidents
Birth injuries caused by medical negligence
Brain injuries may also be caused by near-drowning events in which the brain receives inadequate oxygen (hypoxia), or by carelessly violent actions such as shaking an infant (shaken baby syndrome).
Symptoms of brain injuries vary widely depending on the type and severity of the injury. Indicators of a brain injury may include, but are not limited to:
Ringing in the earsIn
creased sensitivity to light, sound and smell
Dilation of one or both pupils
People suffering from brain injuries may also experience changes in mood or behavior.
If your newborn suffered a birth injury or death that may have been due to the negligence of a caregiver, it's not only important to contact an attorney, it's critical to work with a law firm that has a track record of success in birth injury cases. The Kiley Law Group has extensive experience in birth injury claims, and we understand the physical, emotional and financial impacts a birth injury can have on a child and his or family in the short-term and over the course of a lifetime.
If you're confronted with the terrifying reality of a birth injury, you don't have to face the burden alone. After you've ensured the safety of your ones, call one of our Massachusetts locations at 888-979-9323 or contact us online. We can walk you through what documentation to save and what steps to take next, and we can arrange to meet you in person, even at the hospital. Our attorneys are here to help you move past this difficult time and recover the peace of mind you need to begin a new chapter in your life.
A cerebral contusion is bruising of a person's brain tissue. Depending on the location of a cerebral contusion, the injury may result in vision loss, impaired cognitive functions, and loss of motor skills. The effects of a cerebral contusion may be temporary or permanent.
Cerebral contusions, like other brain injuries, are often the result of an impactful force, such as that of a traffic collision. If you or a loved one sustained a brain injury due to another's negligence, please contact the attorneys at the Kiley Law Group for a free, no-obligation consultation. Our firm has more than 40 years of experience fighting for injury victims, including those who have suffered brain injuries.
Children in general are susceptible to brain injuries as their brains and skulls develop. But they are especially vulnerable during childbirth when a moment of medical carelessness can cause lasting effects. Child Birth injuries that damage the brain can have lifelong impacts and result in a wide range of problems including Erb's palsy, Cerebral palsy, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (in which the newborn's brain is deprived of oxygen), and cranial hematomas (blood accumulation on the brain).
The Kiley Law Group has extensive experience in brain injury and birth injury cases. We understand the long-term impacts of these types of injuries on children and their families. If your child suffered a brain injury due to another's negligence, please contact us today for your free consultation.
Concussions are the most common type of brain injuries, and they occur when brain's soft tissue is jarred as a result of impact, such as hitting the head during a slip-and-fall accident or striking the head in a motor vehicle accident. While some concussions are relatively mild and allow for full recovery with proper care, other concussions can have costly, lasting effects.
The attorneys at the Kiley Law Group understand the costs associated with treating and recovering from concussions and other brain injuries, and we're here to help you pursue the financial security you need to restore your life. Please contact a Massachusetts personal injury lawyer for a free consultation if you or a loved one suffered a concussion caused by another's negligence.
Coup and contrecoup brain injuries occur when the head strikes an object resulting in localized harm to the brain. Coup injuries are those that occur at the site of impact, while contrecoup injuries occur on the side of the brain opposite the impact point. Coup-contrecoup brain injuries can cause cerebral contusions (brain bruising), hematomas (blood pooling on the brain) and cerebral swelling.
Coup-contrecoup injuries are often associated with motor vehicle accidents, falls and shaken baby syndrome. The Kiley Law Group has a winning record in brain injury cases, and our attorneys are here to help you through this difficult time. Please contact us today for your free consultation with a knowledgeable lawyer if you or a loved one suffered a brain injury due to another's carelessness.
Diffuse axonal injuries are common traumatic brain injuries that occur when the head rapidly accelerates or decelerates, with the brain moving faster than the skull. This damages the axons, which send neural signals within the brain, impairing the brain's ability to communicate.
Diffuse axonal brain injuries often result in coma and a permanent vegetative state. Even those who regain consciousness typically suffer from severe, lifetime impairments. If a loved one suffered a TBI such as a diffuse axonal injury as a result of another person's negligence, the attorneys at the Kiley Law Group are here to help you recover the financial security you and your family need to move forward.
A hematoma is a swelling of collected blood that has leaked outside of a blood vessel, artery, vein or capillary due to damage. When it comes to brain injury hematomas, they are generally categorized as epidural (also known as extradural, in which the hematoma occurs between the membrane known as the dura mater and the skull) or subdural (also known as acute, in which the hematoma occurs between the brain and the dura mater)
.Brain hematomas can be life-threatening, and they are a relatively common byproduct of high-impact motor vehicle collisions and falls. Even when victims survive, they face a long road to recovery, and many will have to live with permanent impairments. If you or a family member sustained a brain injury due to the negligence of another, please contact the Kiley Law Group today for a free consultation.
Hypoxic brain injuries are caused by lack of oxygen (hypoxia) to the brain. Depending on the duration of oxygen loss, these injuries may be temporary or incur permanent damage. Personal injury cases related to hypoxic brain injuries are often associated with birth injuries or other forms of medical negligence, as well as near-drowning incidents.
Any situation that reduces the flow of oxygen to the brain can result in hypoxic brain injuries, and these injuries can also be sustained as a result of a motor vehicle accident or use of a defective product that disrupts the oxygen flow to the brain. The Kiley Law Group is dedicated to helping brain injury victims and their families recover the financial security they need to cope with the physical, mental and financial burdens of brain injuries; please contact us today for a free consultation if you or a family member suffered a brain injury due to another's negligence.
Concussions are often thought of as "mild" brain injuries. While many people are able to fully recover from concussions with timely medical treatment, others suffer from post-concussion syndrome, which can last for months after the incident that caused the concussion. Post-concussion syndrome is often characterized by lingering headaches, dizziness, insomnia, sensitivity to light and noise, mood swings, and impaired cognitive skills.
Post-concussion syndrome may require costly, additional treatment after the initial emergency care. The Kiley Law Group has more than four decades of experience representing injury victims, including those who suffered brain injuries. Please contact us today for a free consultation if you or a family member suffered a brain injury due to the carelessness of another.
A subarachnoid hemorrhage is bleeding that occurs in the space between the brain and the tissue that covers the brain (the arachnoid membrane). A subarachnoid hemorrhage may be the result of a blow to the head or other violent impact, such as that sustained in a motor vehicle collision.
Subarachnoid hemorrhages can lead to permanent brain damage or death without timely treatment. Unlike some other brain injuries, which are characterized by multiple symptoms, the primary indicator of a subarachnoid hemorrhage is the sudden onset of severe headaches. The Kiley Law Group has extensive experience in brain injury cases, and we're here to help you if you or a family member suffered a brain injury due to another's negligence.
Traumatic brain injuries are those caused by an external force, typically a violent impact to the head. Frequently associated with sports accidents, TBIs are also relatively common in collisions involving motorcycles or heavy trucks like tractor-trailers. TBIs can be fatal, and even instances in which emergency medical treatment proves life-saving, TBI victims can be faced with long-term impairments. If you or a family member suffered a TBI due to another's carelessness, it's advisable to discuss your situation with an attorney who understands the far-reaching physical and financial impacts of brain injuries to ensure you're able to recover fair compensation. The Kiley Law Group has more than four decades of experience protecting the rights of injury victims, including those who suffered traumatic brain injuries. Please contact us today for a free consultation to learn how we can help you.
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No man is an island, but Dan Ashland comes close. He's content with his quiet life on Whidbey, a world away from the rat race on the other side of the ferry.
Better Love is a standalone second chance romance featuring Dan Ashland and the fourth book in the Wingmen series.


Pool noodles are GENIUS. And you can use them for SO much more than fun in the pool.
Click here for Design Dazzle's list of 20 Ways to Use Pool Noodles. I'm not so sure about the headboard or the fake rock, but I'll tell you right now that the pool noodle bed rail is actually keeping my three year old in bed as I type this. And the marble/car race idea is pretty fabulous also. Any other genius pool noodle uses out there?
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Trump is about to embark on a trip that could end the trade battle with China — or send the US into an economic Cold War.
The future of the US-China trade war will be decided during a meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
President Donald Trump is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday and Saturday at the G20 summit in Argentina. At the top of their agenda: the US-China trade war.
The US and China have implemented tariffs on $360 billion worth of goods flowing between the two countries.
Trump's mood could also determine the outcome. The moment of truth for President Donald Trump's trade war with China is fast approaching.
And you may ask yourself, how did we get here? The trade fight between the US and China has been brewing for decades, as Beijing's economic and political ascendance has threatened the US' dominance on the world stage. Trump, a longtime proponent of tariffs, seized on China's growing strength during the 2016 campaign.
After a few months of unsuccessful negotiating, Trump imposed the first round of tariffs against China in July. The resulting back-and-forth has led to the current state of affairs: US tariffs on $250 billion worth of Chinese goods and Chinese tariffs on $110 billion worth of American goods.
Economists have warned that escalation of the trade war or allowing the tariffs to remain in place for an extended period of time would be seriously damaging for the US economy. US companies have warned that the tariffs are harming their businesses, and American farmers are getting whacked by China's retaliatory measures.
If Xi and Trump are unable to reach a deal, the two countries would enter what some experts have called an "economic Cold War."
The US would also likely move forward with tariffs on the remaining $255 billion worth of Chinese goods not subject to tariffs. That round of tariffs would squeeze many popular consumer products, and retailers like Walmart have warned the move would likely result in higher prices for customers.
Stewart Patrick, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, said the G20 meeting "offers the prospect of a Band-Aid fix at best."
"Given current mistrust, even a truce seems unlikely," Patrick added.
"Officials on both sides have been rhetorically setting the stage over the past week without any indication that either side is willing to back down from the dispute," Mills said. "The two nations remain far apart on a negotiated solution, increasing the chances of deterioration and continuing tariff escalation in 2019."
But the sheer size of issues to discuss likely means that any agreement that could come out of the meeting will be preliminary and not take the larger threat — the so-called economic Cold War — off the table.
"We caution that fundamental issues relating to intellectual property and subsidization appear intractable at this stage, which suggests that the broader threat of Chinese trade tensions will persist," said Isaac Boltansky, a policy analyst at research and trade firm Compass Point.
Trump acknowledged in an interview with the Wall Street Journal this week that a deal to prevent the tariff rate from increasing in January is "highly unlikely." The president also appeared to express misgivings about a possible deal while talking to reporters on Thursday.
"I think we're very close to doing something with China, but I don't know that I want to do it, because what we have right now is billions and billions of dollars coming into the United States in the form of tariffs or taxes," Trump said.
Most of Trump's advisers also seem to be urging caution ahead of the meeting.
"My personal guess — and I'm sticking my neck out here — is that there will be some kind of ceasefire agreed to largely because I think President Trump and President Xi both have an incentive to put this dispute on hold," he said in a recent press call.
Goodman argued that the recent US-stock-market woes and China's slowing economy have put enough pressure on the two sides to make some progress.
But knowing exactly what will happen when the presidents are face-to-face is impossible because of Trump's infamous unpredictability.
For one thing, Trump's international trips — the G7 summit, the recent trip to Paris, and more — have been anything but predictable.
"This binary catalyst will be hugely influenced by Trump's mood after a long flight to a foreign country at a multilateral summit that will be filled with world leaders whose voters tend to have an extremely negative view of Trump," Chris Krueger, a strategist at Cowen Washington Research Group, said.


With the endless career possibilities in today's job market, it is not surprising that you may feel overwhelmed about deciding on a career. Simply put, people have limited knowledge on the range of career possibilities that are available. Career exploration allows you to begin discovering all the opportunities you have once you have completed your academics. Do not think that career exploration is only for seniors or undeclared students. All students benefit from career exploration and the sooner the better! By gaining an early understanding of the professional world, you can be proactive about gaining experience which will build your skills, resume and preparation for your future career.
Due to the vastness of the potential careers that are available, it is best to look at career exploration as a two part process to avoid being overwhelmed. The first part is examining and the second part is experiencing. The table below provides you with tasks to breakdown the career exploration process even further.
Browse Resources – utilize all the information that is available to you online. Volunteer – serving in your community gives you a different perspective on issues and allows you to develop skills, while contributing to the needs of others.
Visit NMU Career Services – the staff are trained to assist you, provide you with resources and educate you on building a resume. Job Shadow – arrange to observe a professional to get exposure to the field and gain insight on how your skills fit into the career. Career Services and faculty from specific departments can assist with job shadowing experiences.
Get Involved – being an active student on campus will provide you with different opportunities as well as develop your skills in communication, teamwork and leadership. Attend career fairs – gaining exposure to organizations and companies can educate you about potential jobs.
Talk with ACAC Staff and Faculty – discussing your interests with others will likely lead them to refer you to information and resources that you are unfamiliar with. Internships – working within a profession is the best way to learn if the field is for you. Career Services and faculty from specific departments can provide resources to help find internships.
Attend Campus/Community Programs – exposing yourself to new activities, thoughts or opinions allows you to discover your true interests and what is important to you. Study abroad – experiencing different cultures shows you to new ideas and new beliefs. Employers see someone who is independent, flexible and able to adapt. REMEMBER: Study abroad trips range from a few weeks to semester long. You should be able to find one that fits your academic plan.


Maruti Suzuki has introduced a special-edition Dzire in the market. Based on the lower-spec LXi/LDi trims, it is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. The 2018 Maruti Suzuki Dzire special edition gets front power windows, wheel covers and rear parking sensors as standard. Additionally, it also gets a Bluetooth-enabled, two-speaker music system and remote central locking as part of the special-edition package.
Standard equipment on the LXi/LDi trims includes ABS and dual front airbags, along with brake assist. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire takes on the likes of the Tata Tigor, new Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent and the Volkswagen Ameo. With the special-edition variant based on the base-spec Dzire, Maruti aims to push sales of lower trims of the car, with added equipment, in order to attract buyers looking for an affordable compact sedan.
Prices for the Dzire special edition petrol start at Rs 5.56 lakh, while the diesel variant costs a lakh more. At this price, the model is roughly Rs 30,000 pricier than the standard Dzire LXi and LDi models.
Maruti has also commenced bookings for the updated Ciaz at its Nexa dealerships. Prices for the new Ciaz will be revealed on August 20, 2018.


The mystery surrounding the fate of Australia's most famous racehorse looks set to have been solved - 74 years after his death.
Scientists say that tests show Phar Lap was poisoned by arsenic while he was at the peak of his career in 1932.
The legendary horse collapsed and died in agony in California, hours before a race he was widely tipped to win.
US gangsters are long believed to have ordered the death, amid fears he would cause big losses to illegal bookmakers.
Australian scientists used particle accelerator technology to closely analyse preserved strands of Phar Lap's hair.
They concluded that the five-year-old New Zealand-bred chestnut had been given a lethal dose of arsenic 35 hours before his death.
"We've made observations which could be explained by poison. We can't otherwise explain it," Australian Synchrotron Research Program scientist Ivan Kempson told local media.
He said the findings added weight to the gangster poisoning theory, but warned: "You will never get a 100% definite answer".
Phar Lap - which means lightning in Thai - was a sporting hero in Australia during the Great Depression era, winning 37 of his 51 starts, including the 1930 Melbourne Cup.
He had won the rich Agua Caliente race in Mexico just days before his trainer found him in severe pain, with blood pouring from his lungs in California. He died hours later.
Phar Lap's heart lies in the National Museum in Canberra, while his preserved body is on display at the Melbourne Museum.


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package libCrypto2Go

import (
	"crypto/rand"
	"golang.org/x/crypto/sha3"
	"golang.org/x/crypto/scrypt"
)

const (
	// Key length and salt length are 32 bytes (256 bits)
	KEYLENGTH int       = 32

	// scrypt default parameters
	SCRYPT_CONST_N int  = 16384
	SCRYPT_CONST_R int  = 8
	SCRYPT_CONST_P int  = 1
)

func GenKey(password []byte, salt []byte ) ([]byte, error) {
	encryptedKey, err := scrypt.Key(password, salt, SCRYPT_CONST_N, SCRYPT_CONST_R, SCRYPT_CONST_P, KEYLENGTH)
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}

	return encryptedKey, nil
}

func GenRandomBytes(n int) ([]byte, error) {
	b := make([]byte, n)
	_, err := rand.Read(b)
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}

	return b, nil
}

func Sum256(password string) (string) {
	buf := []byte(password)
	hash := sha3.Sum256(buf)
	return string(hash[:]);
}

func Sum384(password string) (string) {
	buf := []byte(password)
	hash := sha3.Sum384(buf)
	return string(hash[:])
}

func Sum512(password string) (string) {
	buf := []byte(password)
	hash := sha3.Sum512(buf)
	return string(hash[:])
}

func ShakeSum256(password string) ([]byte) {
	buf := []byte(password)
	// A hash needs to be 64 bytes long to have 256-bit collision resistance.
	h := make([]byte, 64)
	// Compute a 64-byte hash of buf and put it in h.
	sha3.ShakeSum256(h, buf)
	return h;
}

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You wouldn't think…but you'd be wrong.
Last week I embarked on an epic adventure with the fifth graders in Bear's school. Three charter buses, stuffed full of sleepy chaperones and hyped up kids, pulled out at the crack of dawn en route to our nation's capitol.
It was an eye opening experience, to say the least.
You wouldn't think ninety ten-year-olds could maintain a breakneck pace for three days straight, but you'd be wrong.
You wouldn't think we'd voluntarily pour off buses into 35 degree weather with gale force winds, cramming onto picnic benches and huddling close while frantically inhaling bag lunches. You wouldn't think the wind could possibly blow that hard on a blue sky day or that I could inhale an entire peanut butter sandwich in four minutes flat, but you'd be wrong.
You wouldn't think I could hide the fact that I was slowly turning to ice despite curling into my coat. You wouldn't think the chaperones would be able to stand, smiling even, as they opened water bottles for mittened hands, but you'd be wrong. It was a feat of superhuman strength, a matter of sheer force of will that got us through that meal with our digits intact.
You wouldn't think it possible to cycle over fifty-five girls and their mothers through a rest area bathroom in less than twenty minutes…and you'd almost be right, but not quite.
And in an area as fascinating as D.C. – one with stunning monuments, legendary museums, and our country's rich history everywhere you look – you wouldn't think Starbucks would be the most sought after item, day after day.
But, as it turns out, you'd be wrong.
I died laughing at the Starbucks part. You are one brave mom!
It sure was! We rolled back into town just in time for Thanksgiving…don't know the last time I've been that tired!


That's right friends… it is Secret Recipe Club (SRC) time… and for those who are not aware, SRC is basically a secret santa/blog swap concept, where international food bloggers are assigned someone's blog in order to make, photograph & write about one of their assigned blogs recipes.
This is my 12th SRC reveal… and I have to admit that it has really opened up so many new blogs to me and encouraged me to try new things!
Which is why I was pretty excited to get Morsels of Life as my assigned blog this month – not only because of the mutaul love of food… but also because we have something in common… (well, almost)… CJ has a little boy called Bobert (who is SUPER cute) and we are expecting our first little one in just over 2 months time! So I feel somewhat connected to this mommy-dearest!
CJ provides a summary twice a week, the first being "Inspire me Monday" & the second being "Five Friday Finds" – both of which are a great reads! But I digress… I spent a good portion of time checking out her recipes and couldn't decide on whether I would make her basic pizza crust, mini pineapple upside down cakes or the mini key lime mousse pies….
But finally – my sweet tooth won out (which I have been blaming on the pregnancy, when in reality, I think it has nothing to do with it) and we sat down to devour the Mini Key Lime Mousse pies – although I did make 2 adaptions – I used chocolate digestive biscuits as the base instead of the graham crackers & therefore didn't need the sugar.
Now you're talking! This is something delicious from my neck of the world, South Florida! Key limes are one of my favorite fruits to use (from the tree in my backyard) and I love the way this recipe was made into individual servings and displayed so beautifully! I think I would be very tempted too to eat more than one too – and what's wrong with having one for breakfast? lol Great choice for SRC!
Oh my gosh. That sounds delicious. I love key lime pie. And these were so gorgeous. Thank you.
There is nothing I love more than Key Lime! These look great and I wish I was enjoying one right this minute!
These are so stinking cute! I just love anything served "individually", especially dessert. I'm happy to be new the SRC this month – I'd love it if you'd stop by and check out my post.


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class MediaCategoryAssociationsController < AclController
  cache_sweeper :media_category_association_sweeper, :only => [:create, :update, :destroy]
  before_action :find_medium_and_topic
  helper :media

  # GET /media_category_associations
  # GET /media_category_associations.xml
  def index
    if @medium.nil?
      @media_category_associations = MediaCategoryAssociation.where(:root_id => @topic.id).limit(10)
    else
      @media_category_associations = @topic.nil? ? @medium.media_category_associations : @medium.media_category_associations.where(:root_id => @topic.id)
    end
    respond_to do |format|
      format.html # index.html.erb
      format.xml  { render :xml => @media_category_associations }
    end
  end

  # GET /media_category_associations/1
  # GET /media_category_associations/1.xml
  def show
    @media_category_association = MediaCategoryAssociation.find(params[:id])
    if @medium != @media_category_association.medium
      redirect_to medium_topic_association_url(@media_category_association.medium.id, @media_category_association.root.id, @media_category_association)
    else
      respond_to do |format|
        format.html # show.html.erb
        format.xml  { render :xml => @media_category_association }
      end
    end
  end

  # GET /media_category_associations/new
  # GET /media_category_associations/new.xml
  def new
    @media_category_association = MediaCategoryAssociation.new(:root_id => @topic.nil? ? nil : @topic.id)

    respond_to do |format|
      format.html # new.html.erb
      format.xml  { render :xml => @media_category_association }
    end
  end

  # GET /media_category_associations/1/edit
  def edit
    @media_category_association = MediaCategoryAssociation.find(params[:id])
    if @medium != @media_category_association.medium
      redirect_to edit_medium_topic_association_url(@media_category_association.medium.id, @media_category_association.root.id, @media_category_association)
    else
      respond_to do |format|
        format.html # edit.html.erb
      end
    end

  end

  # POST /media_category_associations
  # POST /media_category_associations.xml
  def create
    mca_hash = media_category_association_params
    mca_cats = mca_hash[:category_id]
    errors = []
    mca_cats.each do |c|
      unless c.blank?
        c = c.to_i
        mca_hash_temp = mca_hash
        mca_hash_temp[:category_id] = c
        mca_hash_temp[:root_id] = Topic.find(c).root.id
        @media_category_association = @medium.media_category_associations.build(mca_hash_temp)
        begin
          @media_category_association.save
        rescue ActiveRecord::StatementInvalid
          # ignore duplicate issues. how to add ignore parameter to sql query here without changing to sql completely?
        else
         #errors.push( @media_category_association.errors )
        end
      end
    end
    #puts "ez: #{errors}"
    respond_to do |format|
      unless errors.length > 0
        flash[:notice] = 'MediaCategoryAssociation was successfully created.'
        format.html { redirect_to edit_medium_url(@medium, :anchor => "topics-#{@media_category_association.root_id}") }
        format.xml  { render :xml => @media_category_association, :status => :created, :location => @media_category_association }
      else
        flash[:notice] = errors.join(', ')
        format.html { render :action => "new" }
        format.xml  { render :xml => @media_category_association.errors, :status => :unprocessable_entity }
      end
    end
  end

  # PUT /media_category_associations/1
  # PUT /media_category_associations/1.xml
  def update
    @media_category_association = MediaCategoryAssociation.find(params[:id])
    media_category_association_hash = media_category_association_params
    respond_to do |format|
      category_id = media_category_association_hash[:category_id]
      if category_id.blank?
        root_id = @media_category_association.root_id
        @media_category_association.destroy
        format.html { redirect_to edit_medium_url(@medium, :anchor => "topics-#{root_id}") }
        format.xml  { head :ok }
      else
        media_category_association_hash[:root_id] = Topic.find(category_id).root.id
        if @media_category_association.update_attributes(media_category_association_hash)
          flash[:notice] = 'MediaCategoryAssociation was successfully updated.'
          format.html { redirect_to edit_medium_url(@medium, :anchor => "topics-#{@media_category_association.root_id}") }
          format.xml  { head :ok }
        else
          format.html { render :action => "edit" }
          format.xml  { render :xml => @media_category_association.errors, :status => :unprocessable_entity }
        end
      end
    end
  end

  # DELETE /media_category_associations/1
  # DELETE /media_category_associations/1.xml
  def destroy
    @media_category_association = MediaCategoryAssociation.find(params[:id])
    root_id = @media_category_association.root_id
    @media_category_association.destroy
    respond_to do |format|
      format.html { redirect_to edit_medium_url(@medium, :anchor => "topics-#{root_id}") }
      format.xml  { head :ok }
    end
  end

  private

  def media_category_association_params
    params.require(:media_category_association).permit(:root_id, :medium_id, :numeric_value, :string_value, category_id: [])
  end

  def find_medium_and_topic
    medium_id = params[:medium_id]
    @medium = medium_id.blank? ? nil : Medium.find(medium_id)
    category_id = params[:topic_id]
    @topic = category_id.blank? ? nil : Topic.find(category_id)
  end
end


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namespace model
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class Function : public TreeNode
{
  public:
    template < typename F, typename Parent >
    Function( std::string name_, Parent& parent, F function )
      : TreeNode( std::move( name_ ), parent )
      , m_parent_table( retrieve_table( parent ) )
      , m_deregister( name, m_parent_table )
    {
      m_parent_table.set_function( name, function );
    }

    Function( const Function& ) = delete;
    Function& operator=( const Function& ) = delete;

    virtual std::string dump() const override
    {
      return name;
    }

    virtual void call() const override
    {
      auto function( m_parent_table[ name ] );
      function.call();
    }

  private:
    sol::table m_parent_table;

    AutoDeregister m_deregister;
};

}

}


If time travel were possible, would you like to time travel to the past or to the future? - Just Tell Me Why | Dichotomies, debates and opinions.
Time travel is a Science fiction, philosophical and literature issue. If time travel were possible… Would you prefer to travel to the past or to the future?
Respected sir,Presently I sent my one question and my problem is related to my job and here with I request to all members of this site that please try to find a suitable help for me soon.I am very poor and needy person hence i can accept any type of job at any place of india and if your job is outside india then my one condition is that my employer must arrange all facility like free travel tickets and other releted expense etc to me because i cannot afford this expenses and if your job is within india then i need good salary,free accomodation,free food and medical facility etc.Hence I request if possible please arrange to provide me job of any nature at any place and intimate me soon.I am waiting for your favaroule help.
However are you going to prove the people in the future that you're not an illegal immigrant, since your documents are outdated and your money is just too old? Having stuff from the past doesn't prove time travel in any way. Besides, everyone you know may have already passed away, all of your properties might not be yours anymore and your only likely companies are hipsters who love talking about the past. Travelling to the future is like going abroad to an unknown country. Why the hell would you want that?
On the other hand, travelling to the past by only a few minutes may change your life forever. You can be rich, fix a major mistake or just enjoy whatever "knowing what's going to happen" can do for you. Of course it might be completely different if you happen to change important events – butterfly effect and whatnot, but still a lot more interesting than travelling to the future.
Cause my views of life agree better with the traditions of the past than with the actualities (all the more with the future).
The future is scary. There's no telling what might or might not be there. The past is still full of enough mystery for me.
Because the past is overrated. Even just a century ago, even the wealthiest people has very little comfort in their lives, medicine against very basic diseases, etcetera. Good luck with that teeth ache for those who want to go to the past. Not to mention the 7 children per decade you will get with your wife, if she doesn't die from giving birth that is. Although some might think the future is scary and more freedom will be lost, I am a firm believer that technology, and more specifically the decentralization of communication it enables, will set mankind free eventually. As improved communication technologies also allow for more centralization there might be a big "clash of intent" though between freedom seeking individuals and power seeking governments. So, in short, my belief is that the future will allow for more organised evil, but it will be fought much more effectively. Informed reason will triumph over political manipulation.


Congratulations to Mr Derek Collier, who won both a Silver and Bronze medal representing England at the 2016 Commonwealth Veteran Fencing Championships held in Christchurch.
When travelling to the other side of the planet to represent your Country it's important to arrive in the very best condition.
Mr Collier flew with Singapore Airlines, his connection in Singapore for his non-stop flight to Christchurch was a mere 50 minutes. His oversized luggage of 32 Kilogram, which included his sporting equipment, was checked through from Heathrow to Christchurch.
Derek arrived ready to compete and compete he did... Well done.
For whatever reason you are travelling, we are here to assist. We can make the complicated simple.


Frustrated by getting his first mortgage, Doug Lebda saw a need to empower consumers in what is, for most, the largest financial transaction in their lives - financing a home. He envisioned a process where lenders would compete for the borrower's business in a fair and open marketplace and lenders would be able to target exactly the right consumers to grow. With that vision, LendingTree was founded and has revolutionized how consumers shop for loans and how lenders reach new customers. After the company was founded in 1996, it was launched nationally in July 1998. Doug led LendingTree through a successful IPO in 2000, through the dot-com meltdown of 2001 and a successful sale to IAC/InterActiveCorp in 2003. From 2005 to 2008, Doug served as IAC's President and Chief Operating Officer, leading the company through a transition from a holding company to a unified operating company. In 2008, Doug rejoined Tree.com as it spun out from IAC as a separate public company. In 2015, Tree.com changed its corporate name to LendingTree, Inc. to better reflect the company's go-forward strategy and flagship brand.


Export Import Data Morels India Pvt Ltd, is a premier company that exports and imports goods from countries including United Kingdom, China and host of other countries.
Morels India Pvt Ltd, is a premier company that exports and imports goods from countries including United Kingdom, China and host of other countries.
Morels India Pvt Ltd is a leading exporter of FRESH VEGETABLE, FRESH VEGETABLE, VEGETABLE AND FRUITS, FRESH VEGETABLE, FRESH FRUIT, having HS Codes 07099009. The company has its head office at M 279, Greater Kailash*Part Ii, New Delhi ,, New Delhi110048.
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RX Multiplexer ensures reliable control of a model in two communication channels. It is usable in long-distance flights or in case of control from two different points. The device enables a manual or automatic switching of control between two on-board receivers. Using two different bands of communications ensures reliable control of a model both in the limits of direct visibility and in case of existence of obstacles. The number of commutated channels is 8 plus one channel for controlling the device.
For increasing a reliability of the control system, two on-board receivers are installed, so if one receiver loses communication, control function will be automatically switched to the second receiver. Two identical receivers can be installed; however, using two communication channels with different frequency ranges is more rational. If a model is launched over a town or in proximity of a radio transmitting station or a zone under protection, there will be a high risk of appearance of both random and conscious interference. Interference may cause a disruption of communication in single range of frequencies; however, a probability of simultaneous appearance of interference in different frequency ranges is low. A majority of transmitters are equipped with replaceable frequency modules. Usually, connecting a single module is provided on the control board; however, you can connect two modules simultaneously on your own. The 2.4 GHz communication channel ensures a reliable communication in the limits of direct visibility; however, on controlling a model according to the image from the on-board camera, you can get out from the zone of direct visibility and in such a case, using of frequencies 27 MHz, 35 MHz, 40 MHz and 72 MHz will be more reasonable.
The recommended version: please, acquire a control board with the frequency 72 MHz and a supplemental module for the frequency 2.4 GHz to be connected by a cut-in connection "Trainer". If you have bought a module to be installed instead of a former high-frequency module, it should be connected in parallel with contacts of the first module: GND, VCC and Signal (i.e. in parallel with all contacts, except of the antenna's contact). Transmitter of higher power connected to the control board can be used as well.
Sometimes a necessity of a flight above a location where neither climbing not landing is possible arises. In such a case, two on-board receivers and RX Multiplexer device are used. The first pilot controls climbing and directs the model towards the zone controlled by the second pilot. When the second pilot is ready to accept controlling the model, the first pilot switches control to the second receiver. When the second pilot completes the programme of the flight, he directs the model towards the point of landing and informs the first pilot by a phone on a necessity of accepting the control by the latter.
The device is equipped with eight inputs for signals from the first receiver (green wires) and eight inputs for signals from the second receiver (blue wires). Servomechanisms are connected to eight outputs of the device. It is not required to use all inputs and outputs. One channel of the first receiver is used for controlling the device. If the value of the control signal is 100% (the duration of the control pulse is 1.7-2.1 ms), controlling through the first receiver takes place. If the value of the signal is another, controlling through the second receiver takes place. Flashing LED indicated activation of the first receiver. Do not forget to programme the inverse value of signal for "Fail safe" mode.


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Canadian Centennial of Flight
By Melissa Damota
The Air Rally is one of the top major North American aviation events, considered by pilots as a fun, challenging, educational, flying experience.
Melissa Damota
The International Air Rally is an annual international aviation event bringing together 20 to 30 aircraft ranging from the Cessna 172 aircraft to jet type aircraft. Participating crews originate from Canada but also from USA, Europe and occasionally from South Africa, Australia, etc.. The Air Rally is one of top major North American aviation events, considered by pilots as a FUN, CHALLENGING, EDUCATIONAL FLYING experience. Since 2001, the International Air Rally offers pilots a unique opportunity to get together and share a passion. Every year this event gains International recognition and confirms its position as the largest FLYING event of its kind. To date over 150 airports, in eight Canadian provinces and Territories have been visited by the International Air Rally: Province of Ontario, Quebec, Nunavut, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador, Manitoba, Alberta, and Northwest Territories. Maine, New York, USA – St-Pierre & Miquelon, France have also been included in three different editions, confirming that the event knows no borders.
The International Air Rally, now a fund raising event, is presented and organised exclusively for the benefit of a non for profit organisation : Aviation Connection, officially appointed trustee of the Governor General's Cup.
Aviation Connection's mission is to recruit "pilot Mentors", aircraft owners and experienced pilots, willing to share their knowledge and passion with a young (new) pilot in pursuit of an aviation career. Aviation Connection funding will contribute in part to the young pilot (new) flying expenses incurred during the fund raising yearly event. www.aviationconnection.org
Aviation Connection initiative and events bring forward the benefits of general aviation, motivate young people to becoming accomplished pilots, encourage pilots to widen their horizon, stimulate our airports and build a strong North American aviation identity and solidarity at the National and International level.
The important national and international media coverage which surrounds this event is a great opportunity for our partners to demonstrate their support and commitment to the aviation community and industry. This event, the only one of its kind, generates instant economic returns thanks to the visit of an important group of aircraft and crews from different countries attracting a high standard clientle to visited destination.
2009 special edition: Governor General's Cup Air Rally:
A tribute to Canadian Aviation
1909 is the year that played a significant role in Canadian aviation history:
-First flight by a British subject at any point in the British Commonwealth:
License #1
-First airplane to fly in Canada: the Silver Dart
-First aerospace company formed by McCurdy and Baldwin: the Canadian Aerodrome Company
-First military fligt demonstration in Petawawa August 1st with pax onboard
2009 special edition will bring forward Aviation Friendly destinations and hosts who have contributed to the success of the International Air Rally on this special occasion, The Governor General's Cup-International Air Rally (9th edition), will cover all Canadian provinces and territories: Launching August 1 from Ontario proceeding through Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Newfoundland-Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec. Finals to take place in Montreal August 16.
It is not a race! The Challenge consists in identifying way point and putting to test navigation and safety general knowledge, improving flying skills with the help of experienced pilots. Culture, history and tradition will be put forward during the whole journey. Most destinations will organise ground competitions and invite the population to meet the pilots at the airport. Pilots can accumulate up to 100 points per day. The cumulative of points will determine the best team: discipline, general aviation knowledge, flying skills. Collaboration, team work and assistance to others play an important role in the challenge and are highly regarded qualities that deserve recognition and reward.
THE TROPHY
The winners of this International Air Rally will be awarded one of the most prestigious aviation trophies the "Governor General's Cup" established in 1953 by the Right Honourable Charles Vincent Massey, First Canadian appointed Governor.
The transfer of the Cup to the International Air Rally event was made possible thanks to the recommendation of "Canadian Owners and Pilots Association" voice of Canadian aviation.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: WWW.AIRRALLY.COM
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An Eldritch Education: "At the Mountains of Madness"
Spooky Synopsis: No one understands why Dr. William Dyer, a professor of geology at Miskatonic University, wants to deter others from exploring the Antarctic. After all, the expedition that he and his colleagues mounted into the frozen wastes proved remarkably successful from a scientific viewpoint, even given the lamentable loss of life. But the largely unexplained deaths of several of the scientists aren't what deter Dyer. No, he's concerned about something bigger, something that involves a mystery secreted away in titanic mountain peaks located at the continent's core -- something that he believes could destroy civilization itself.
Lovecraftian Language: "'South Station Under -- Washington Under -- Park Street Under -- Kendall -- Central -- Harvard. ...' The poor fellow was chanting the familiar stations of the Boston-Cambridge tunnel that burrowed through our peaceful native soil thousands of miles away in New England, yet to me the ritual had neither irrelevance nor home-feeling. It had only horror, because I knew unerringly the monstrous, nefandous analogy that had suggested it. We had expected, upon looking back, to see a terrible and incredibly moving entity if the mists were thin enough; but of that entity we had formed a clear idea. What we did see -- for the mists were indeed all too malignly thinned -- was something altogether different, and immeasurably more hideous and detestable. It was the utter, objective embodiment of the fantastic novelist's 'thing that should not be'; and its nearest comprehensible analogue is a vast, onrushing subway train as one sees it from a station platform -- the great black front looming colossally out of infinite subterraneous distance, constellated with strangely coloured lights and filling the prodigious burrow as a piston fills a cylinder."
Eerie Evaluation: If I prepared for you a bare plot outline of "At the Mountains of Madness," you would probably consider it the best of all of Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos stories. It provides definite details about the history of the interstellar Old Ones rather than obscure allusions. It contains poignant moments in addition to straight-up scares. And it offers a vivid description of a shoggoth, one so startling it's almost guaranteed to stick with you. But an outline would condense the story, and Lovecraft rarely turned to proper pacing and punchy prose to make his works shorter. Let me put it plainly: "At the Mountains of Madness" is mostly boring. Lovecraft pads it out with more incidental detail than an undergraduate penning a dubious thesis. If you've studied science at all, you will soon grow very, very tired of his endless repetition of rock strata and turn-of-the-century theories about continental drift. Okay, Howard, we get it, you know a little bit about geology, but could you please get on with the story? By the time he eventually does, an excellent piece has turned into a merely average one. When "At the Mountains of Madness" was first published in Astounding Tales in 1935, editor F. Orlin Tremaine excised 1,000 words from it, for which Lovecraft derided him as a "[expletive] dung of a hyaena." My thought? Tremaine's only sin lay in not removing more.


Anggrawansyah, Syaharuddin (2017) Pakarena di Sulawesi Selatan: Dari tarian tradisional ke neo-tradisonal / Anggrawansyah Syaharuddin. Masters thesis, University of Malaya.
This research is based on the comparison between two dances, namely, Pakarena traditional and the new creation, Pakarena by Andi Siti Nurhani Sapada (Anida) in Makassar, South Sulawesi. The traditional Pakarena is performed primarily for ritual while some parts of this dance are intended to entertain people. Pakarena Anida, meanwhile, is a new creation performed exclusively to entertain people. Both forms are accepted as marker of cultural identity of the Makassar people. In this research, I will argue that Pakarena Anida is a neo-traditional form because it borrows dance elements from the original traditional Pakarena. In analyzing Pakarena Anida as a neo- traditional style, this research utilizes dance history and ethnochoreological approaches.
Dissertation (M.A.) – Cultural Centre, University of Malaya, 2017.