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Q: Ring Buffer/Circular Array Implementation in C There are a bunch of previous posts and examples for implementing a circular buffer in C, but I many of them include structures and that's a bit too complex for the task which I am trying to do.
The task is relatively simple, to print out the last 10 commands that a user has input, similar to the the bash function history. My code is below:
void make_history(char **entry) {
    static char past_entries[10][10];

    static int index = 0;
    int sz = sizeof(past_entries)/sizeof(past_entries[0]);

    if(strcmp(entry, "history") != 0) {
        strcpy(past_entries[index], *entry);
        index = (index + 1) % sz;
    }

    for(int i = 0; i < sz; i++) {
        printf("%d. %s", i+1, past_entries[i % sz]);
    }
}

There are two main issues that I am having for this implementation. One is the that the history would produce values up to 10, even though a user has only entered less than 10 commands -- which can probably be fixed with the for loop.
The second problem is that although the buffer will wrap around after reaching the value of 10, it will not update the most recent input command. Again, this problem is likely solved from the for loop, which can point to the different beginning points.
Thank you for any and all help. I can provide more details if necessary.

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Germany's Angela Merkel at 65: The chancellor who defined an era
Angela Merkel was born on July 17, 1954. She became German chancellor in 2005, fundamentally changing the country. Often praised for her calm demeanor, her time in power has nonetheless been turbulent.
What will be Merkel's legacy?
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Chancellor Angela Merkel at 65: What will be her legacy?
For many years, Chancellor Angela Merkel's characteristic diamond-shaped hand gesture, known in German as the "Merkel-rhombus," was the first thing most Germans tended to associate with the lawmaker's physical appearance. Indeed, her trademark gesture even featured on some of her party's 2013 campaign posters. In a sense, it symbolized Merkel's imperturbable, steadfast personality.
But things are different today. She was recently captured on camera shaking uncontrollably at public events, leaving many to wonder: Is Angela Merkel ill?
Merkel's hand gesture, known as a 'Raute' ('rhombus') in German, has become iconic
The Merkel era
Chancellor Merkel has less power than the French, Russian and US heads of government, but she has profoundly impacted Germany during her 14 years in charge. It's been a veritable Merkel era, so much so that German teenagers today have known only her as Germany's leader.
Under Merkel's reign, Germany's economy prospered, even despite the global financial crisis of 2007-08. Germany, which as recently as 2005 was still known as the "sick man of Europe," re-emerged as an economic growth engine. Over time, German unemployment fell by half, and tax revenue grew. And Germany's move in 2009 to adopt a balanced-budget provision marked a paradigm shift that literally paid off: The country has gone from public deficit to surplus.
During Merkel's time as chancellor, Germany's economy has boomed and companies like Siemens have done well
Skilled crisis manager
Merkel's power became most apparent during politically turbulent times. When the EU struggled to take decisive action during the eurozone crisis, on the Greek bailout, and after Russia's annexation of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula, Merkel stepped up to the plate. She hosted many heads of government and state in Berlin for talks. Local media has been impressed with her ability to transform the German capital into a hot spot of European diplomacy.
Merkel has proved herself to be a skilled conflict manager and been repeatedly lauded as the world's most powerful woman. She is held in high esteem by the German populace, including in the former East Germany, where she was raised. Yet despite her popularity, Merkel, the daughter of a Protestant pastor, has remained humble and unpretentious.
While Merkel may not play up her fame, she has nonetheless been photographed many times, including by Herlinde Koelbl (above)
'Mutti' Merkel
Merkel has modernized her party, the conservative Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU). Young, female party members were encouraged to rise up the ranks, visibly changing the party. Merkel, meanwhile, has remained true to herself, and Germans have appreciated her authenticity.
At some stage, many Germans began affectionately referring to Merkel as "Mutti," an affectionate German term for mother. But some argue that in relying on Merkel's quasi-maternal leadership role, Germans lost their appetite for healthy, democratic debate.
Merkel also transformed both her party and her governments into efficient decision-making apparatuses, sacrificing diversity of opinion in the process — and giving her quasi-maternal character a negative taint. She pushed through the abolition of compulsory military service and Germany's withdrawal from nuclear energy, thereby sidelining some of the more conservative figures in her party. Indeed, German political scientist Wolfgang Merkel (no relation) recently argued that the CDU under Merkel shifted from being a center-right to a purely centrist party, leaving a political vacuum on the right, which the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has exploited.
The CDU moved towards the center under Merkel, which some analysts say created space on the right, allowing the far-right AfD to gain a foothold
'We can do it!'
Merkel will surely go down in history as the leader who, at the height of the refugee crisis in August 2015, proclaimed: "We can do it!" ("Wir schaffen das!") With these words, Merkel indicated Germany was open to taking in hundreds of thousands of asylum-seekers from Syria and neighboring war-torn regions. While Merkel has since tried to remedy mistakes made during that time and after, Germany remains deeply divided over the issue of immigration and asylum-seekers.
In fact, the entire European continent is split over how to handle refugees and migrants. The EU's eastern member states reject German plans to redistribute asylum-seekers across the bloc. A new coalition has emerged with Italy joining Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary.
In fall 2015 Merkel allowed hundreds of thousands of asylum-seekers into Germany. The move was praised by some and criticized by others.
If Angela Merkel were an ordinary employee, she would normally retire next year. As it is, nobody knows if she will carry on until her current chancellorship comes to its scheduled end in 2021 or whether she will step down beforehand. Her current coalition, which includes Germany's Social Democrats (SPD), is considered weak, and her own party's approval ratings have hit a historic low. Right now, speculation is rife that she may resign early for health reasons, fed in part by her recent shaking episodes.
Right now, however, Merkel will probably be looking forward to her summer holiday. Shortly after her birthday, she usually heads to the annual Bayreuth Opera festival and then recharges her batteries in the mountains. And upon her return, many will be eager to know if the respite has cured her shaking spells, though there are plenty of other pressing issues to focus on in German politics.
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Chancellor Angela Merkel as art motif
As she turns 65 on July 17, DW looks at how the German Chancellor has been depicted by artists. Across nearly 15 years in high office, Angela Merkel has graced everything from "Time" magazine to city street art walls. (16.07.2019)
Germans want Merkel's ruling coalition to continue rule
Ruling parties in Germany performed badly in the recent EU vote, prompting speculation that Angela Merkel's government could fall. A new opinion poll shows Germans want the CSU/CDU and the SPD to stay together. (11.06.2019)
Opinion: What Ursula von der Leyen learned from Angela Merkel
The EU is a game with three summits and, in the end, a German wins? In this case, yes. But Ursula von der Leyen's years in Berlin will prove ideal preparation for the European Commission, says DW's Maximiliane Koschyk. (03.07.2019)
History will prove Merkel right on refugees: EU's Juncker
Angela Merkel was right to take in nearly 1 million refugees in 2015, EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said in an interview. He also revealed how he got Donald Trump to kiss him. (24.05.2019)
Germany's Angela Merkel seen shaking for third time within weeks
The German chancellor was seen slightly shaking while greeting Finland's prime minister in Berlin. It's the third time in recent weeks that this has been noticed during public appearances. (10.07.2019)
Merkel honors Hitler assassins, laments rise of far right
The chancellor said Germans have a "duty" to stand up to right-wing extremists just as the resistance faced down Adolf Hitler. July 20 is the 75th anniversary of the failed assassination attempt on the Nazi dictator. (13.07.2019)
Angela Merkel blasts SPD for failing to back von der Leyen
Merkel wants German Social Democrats to stop thwarting Ursula von der Leyen's bid to lead the EU Commission. Many officials domestically and across the bloc say the defense minister's bid for the job was forced through. (12.07.2019)
Germany's Angela Merkel urges 'political solution' on Iran, warns against isolationism
Angela Merkel has made a plea for the international community to band together to peacefully resolve the conflict between Iran and the US. Tensions in the Gulf of Oman have spiraled in recent days. (22.06.2019)
German industrial woes prompt fears over recession
For the best part of a year, German manufacturing data has been weak. Trade issues have played their part in afflicting this vital sector, but there are wider questions that affect the entire economy. (09.07.2019)
The many faces of Angela Merkel
From power player to hipster, artists have depicted the German chancellor in diverse and often endearing ways. Indeed, Angela Merkel's emergence as an iconic pop art subject illustrates her rising global renown. (13.03.2018)
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Q: Have PHP Upload to NextCloud folder This may seem like a weird question, but I am trying to get my website to upload files that users input to a folder on my Nextcloud instance. So, that I may share it with others on my team.
I have not been able to find anything about how to do this. I have created a folder and created a share link for it.
The code that I am trying to use to do this is:
$file = $_FILES['fileToUpload'];

$fileName = $file['name'];
$fileTmpName = $file['tmp_name'];
$fileSize = $file['size'];
$fileError = $file['error'];
$fileType = $file['type'];

$fileExt = explode('.', $fileName);
$fileActualExt = strtolower(end($fileExt));

$allowed = array('pdf', 'docx', 'doc');

if (in_array($fileActualExt, $allowed)) {
 if ($fileError === 0) {
  if ($fileSize < 1000000) {
    $c = curl_init();
    curl_setopt($c, CURLOPT_URL, "https://files.devplateau.com/nextcloud/index.php/s/jfbavtp4q6UWNlR");
    curl_setopt($c, CURLOPT_USERPWD, "username:password");
    curl_setopt($c, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
    curl_setopt($c, CURLOPT_PUT, true);
    //curl_setopt($c, CURLOPT_INFILESIZE, filesize($file));

    $fp = fopen($file, "r");
    curl_setopt($c, CURLOPT_INFILE, $fp);

    curl_exec($c);

    curl_close($c);
    fclose($fp);
   } else {
      echo "Your file is too big!";
   }
 } else {
   echo "There was an error uploading your file!";
 }
 } else {
   echo "You cannot upload files of this type!";
 }

When trying this though, I get a few errors. They are:
Warning: fopen() expects parameter 1 to be a valid path, array given...

Warning: curl_setopt(): supplied argument is not a valid File-Handle resource...

Warning: fclose() expects parameter 1 to be resource, boolean given...

I understand what the first warning means. I just do not know how to get the array into something that fopen can use. Then I really do not understand what the other warning means.
Can someone help me get this working or see a better way to get this done?

A: You have to change the url to: remote.php/dav/files/user/path/to/file


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Music Law in Sacramento, California
February 28, 2019 July 15, 2020 aglimmerUncategorized
Some states in the country do not have any specific law that regulates entertainment in general or any type of art. New York and California have reasonably well defined and extensive laws pertaining to art, theater, music and movie among other kinds of entertainment. What can be called music law is a subset of various laws that are aimed at protecting the interests of entertainment professionals and companies. Entertainment lawyers in Sacramento, The Law Office of Michael Rehm, specialize in dealing with various kinds of issues in film and television, publishing and music industries. Some of the specializations are labor disputes, libel or slander, contract issues, tax filings and copyrights or trademarks. In some cases, entertainment lawyers also specialize in immigration issues for individuals or organizations in the business of entertainment.
Some issues are more common in entertainment and especially the music industry. Libel, slander, royalty, cover license, copyright infringement and recording contract are usually the problems musicians, producers, labels and others associated with the industry must deal with. Most of these cases require a legal intervention as settlements or mutually agreeable terms are quite rare when both or more parties are not forthcoming or willing to cooperate and adjust. Most cases do not merit a compromise since any one party is aggrieved and the other is the defendant.
The music law in Sacramento, California, covers libel and slander, which is a scenario wherein an individual or an organization negligently or intentionally makes wrong or false statements against a person or an entity. Royalty issues are almost always about the deserving or promised remuneration for musicians, songwriters, singers, publishers and others involved in creating a work of art. Royalties are usually a percentage of revenue and this may be a onetime obligation or an ongoing financial arrangement. Cover license is compulsory in the state necessitating artists to obtain the adequate approval before they can sell a cover of a song or composition that is not their own.
Copyright infringement is simple to understand but the scope of this provision in the law is quite complicated. Music is more complicated than text and other works of art and it is difficult in some cases to prove if there was any copyright infringement at all, unless it is blatant plagiarism and hence the two works are identical or hard to tell apart. Recording contracts are often a grey area, especially for those who are new to the entertainment industry. They may not be fully aware of their rights and if they can get some protection under any law in the state.
The music law in Sacramento, California, has enough teeth to secure the interests of all parties in the entertainment business. There are enough precedents of most types of grievances and hence cases, so judges do not have to come up with path breaking judgments. Like other laws in many industries, whether someone can make good use of the music law will depend on their choice of a San Jose DUI Lawyer. An entertainment attorney must have credible expertise in the niche to be able to pull of the necessary punches.
What Are Some Famous Book Lawsuits?
July 22, 2016 August 14, 2021 aglimmerBooks
The history of literature is covered in famous lawsuits involving writers and books. A book lawsuit more often than not involves someone claiming someone else has stolen their idea for a published work. You will frequently see this occur with books that are massively successful. You can also see disputes between agents and writers, publishing houses and writers, and much more. You can also see cases that played a vital role in determining whether or not a work of literature was fair game for parody,discusses motorcycle accident attorney Santa Cruz, and to what extent you could reasonably tell the difference between parody and copyright infringement.
There are tons of famous book lawsuits to research in greater detail. These lawsuits all seem to share the intriguing quality of introducing the law into the world of art, an unfortunate combination. Regardless of how the particulars of the case unfold, it is more often than not fascinating to watch how these entities exist within the same arena.
One recent case proved to be particularly fascinating, in terms of perhaps better understanding the point in which parody becomes infringement. A recent book entitled The Wind Done Gone aspired to be a cutting commentary, as well as a no-holds-barred parody of the iconic Margaret Mitchell book Gone with the Wind. However, the parody defense is more often than not applied to shorter works, such as short stories, TV sketch comedy, or a reference in a film. It is rare that a parody seeks to be so ambitious as to completely cover an epic from top to bottom. A similar example might be the works of Shakespeare, which are frequently parodied from beginning to end. Nonetheless, this is an interesting example of the arguments for and against parody, and at what point the parody infringes on the rights of the work that is being satirized.
In the end, the book was allowed to exist under the notions of free speech and parody.
Other Examples of Book Lawsuits
Harper Lee's 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird is a towering masterpiece of both storytelling and commentary. It offers a perspective, beloved characters like Atticus Finch, Tom Robinson, and Scout Finch, and a plot that takes us into the heart of racism in Depression-era Deep South of America. It is a story as vital today as it was back then. Harper Lee would not publish another novel for decades, releasing a deeply controversial sequel (many believe it was never meant to be published) before her death.
While still alive, the author and long-time friend of Truman Capote found herself embroiled in at least two significant legal battles. In Harper Lee v. Samuel Pinkus, Lee claimed that Pinkus used Lee's 2007 stroke to compel her towards inadvertently signing over the copyright to Mockingbird. She would eventually regain the rights, going on to sue Pinkus further for the fact that Pinkus continued to collect royalties on the book. Lee also brought another, although less-publicized lawsuit against a Monroeville Alabama museum for exploiting her fame for their sole profit.
The list of examples can go on for quite some time, accoring to Sacramento Auto Accident Attorney. J.D. Salinger was another reclusive author with few publishing credits. Although his publishing output ceased in 1965, it was widely understood that he was still writing. Those books are likely to begin coming out in the wake of his passing, but it is difficult to imagine anything ever being more popular than Catcher in the Rye.
Catcher In The Rye Lawsuit
Salinger sought to protect what he apparently saw as an attack on his most famous creation with his famous 2009 lawsuit against Swedish author Fredrik Colting. Writing under the name of John David California, Colting published a book that was essentially designed to both parody and sequelize Holden Caulfield and Catcher in the Rye. The lawsuit eventually settled, with the decision that Colting would not be allowed to publish his book in Canada or the United States, until such time as Catcher in the Rye went into the public domain.
There are several other book lawsuits worth researching. Check out Darla Yoos/Edwin McCall/Kerry Levine v PublishAmerica. You should also check out Faulkner Literary Rights LLC v Sony, in addition to Charles Harris v Oprah. People can be enormously protective of creative properties, particularly the lucrative ones. But the real power is still in the underlying greatness of the art.
What Are the Top Classic Books of All Time?
July 13, 2016 May 26, 2020 aglimmerBooks
How does one define a classic book? There are several different theories that can be put forth on the matter. For some people, a book that remains in the public consciousness after a lengthy period of time would have to be a classic. Books with enduring, influential characters may qualify as well. Books whose themes and values continue to find an audience after several generations might be good examples of classics.
How Does One Define a Classic?
At the end of the day, there is no singular criteria. It is also important to remember that since we are talking about art, we are talking about a subjective concept. One person's art can be absolute garbage to someone else. Who is right?
To that end, if you want to really dig into some classics, you have to look for a consensus. Your list will need to consist of books that are regarded highly by significant figures, by a large portion of the population, or by a collective that combines both of those groups.
What Are Some of the Best Books Of All Time?
If you want to delve into some books that are roundly regarded as classics, then consider the following:
1. Lord of the Flies: This chilling 1954 novel from William Golding continues to offer a grim commentary on mob rule, the aftermath of a civilization that has crumbled, and much more.
2. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Many would argue that Mark Twain wrote this iconic 1884 novel as an attack on slavery. Regardless, critics continue to argue that the book reads as fresh now as it did a century and change ago.
3. The Color Purple: This 1982 Pulitzer Prize winner from Alice Walker paints a powerful image of a young black woman's struggles to remove herself permanently from the abusive men in her life.
4. Fahrenheit 451: Ray Bradbury set his 1953 science fiction classic in a bleak, hopeless dystopian future. Censorship is the norm, and some would argue that the society depicted by Bradbury has come to life in a number of forms in our world.
5. Anna Karenina: Originally published in installments from 1875 to 1877, Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina tells one of the most devastating, powerful epics in the history of literature.
6. The Brothers Karamazov: The final novel from Fyodor Dostoyevsky is an extraordinary epic. This masterpiece tells the story of four brothers to a level of detail that is quite simply stunning. At the same time, the book has been celebrated for being intensely compulsory.
7. Oliver Twist: For many people, Dickens' 1838 novel about a grim childhood in Victorian England is one of the finest books ever written. To be certain, many people consider this to be the definitive masterpiece of Dickens' prolific career.
8. To Kill a Mocking Bird: As race continues to be a profound issue in America and elsewhere, Harper Lee's career-defining 1960 novel about a white lawyer defending an innocent black man in Depression-era south continues to be relevant. Simultaneously, the characters continue to be vibrant favorites.
9. To the Lighthouse: This 1927 novel from the great Virginia Woolf depicts a family coming to the crossroads of their very existence. For many people, it is the definitive work of a feminist icon.
10. On the Road: American road culture had come into vogue in the early post-War years. Jack Kerouac writes one of the definitive works on that subject. At the same time, he speaks to the terminal restlessness that would give way to the chaos of the 60s and beyond.
The Greatest Novel Ever Written
What would you consider to be the greatest novel ever written? The above list can really just give you a rough idea of how many possibilities are truly out there. You could make up a list with room enough for one hundred picks. You still wouldn't have enough room. You could focus on great 20th century novels, still give yourself 100 picks, and still find yourself making sacrifices.
Keep in mind that all of the above are works of fiction, not like a DUI arrest in San Diego County. What about poetry like Emily Dickinson, Langston Hughes, or Shakespeare? What about non-fiction like In Cold Blood or Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas? The list goes on, but keep the above in mind.
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BBC Newsnight – Newsnight's Katie Razzall speaks to some of the firefighters who have been affected by the events of the Grenfell Tower fire.
At its helm that evening was Dany Cotton, the first ever female boss of the London Fire Brigade.
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Ricky Nuttall wrote an emotional poem in the week after Grenfell. It's the first time he's spoken publicly about what happened on the night, and the impact it had.
How some firefighters cope with the high-rise tragedy BBC Newsnight – Newsnight's Katie Razzall speaks to some of the firefighters who have been affected by the events of the Grenfell Tower fire. At its helm that evening was Dany Cotton, the first ever female boss of the London Fire Brigade. Katie Razzall spoke […]


Some months after Nollywood star, Joke Muyiwa and her son survived a ghastly motor accident, along Abeokuta – Ibadan expressway Ogun state, the veteran actress has become a chieftain in Ijebu land.
Yesterday November 3 2018, the Oba Council Of Ogun State has installed on Joke Muyiwa a great Chieftaincy title in AGO IWOYE, IJEBU LAND as The YEYE ASA OF AGO IWOYE, Ogun state.
The King of Ijebuland was also present at the event, where The KING, HRM Oba Ebumawe of Ago Iwoye performed all the traditional rites for her at The Ago Palace.
Several Nollywood celebrities were present at the event. Damola Olatunji, Bukola Ogunnote, Wale Ilebiyi among others graced the occasion. The whole event ground was filled with crowd from different states and countries.
Yeye Asa is similar to Iyalode title in any town in Yoruba Land.
Celebrities and colleagues in the entertainment industry have taken to their social media pages to congratulate veteran, Joke Muyiwa on her latest achievement.
Recall, Joke Muyiwa also won City People Movie Matriarch Recognition Award, 2018 as well as the 5th Best of Nollywood Awards for the lead role in a movie titled Ayitale.


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SEE: Dr Esther Mahlangu and Carol Bouwer limited edition bag
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In a collaboration that celebrates the heritage of South Africa, Carol Bouwer Bags and national treasure Dr Esther Mahlangu have come together to unveil 50 custom Carol Bouwer handbags, each featuring the acclaimed artworks of Dr Mahlangu.
The exquisite collection, curated by these African pioneers, is considered a standout in both the world of fashion and art.
"What an exciting time for us to share this bag with the collectors of Mam Esther's art, our bag collectors and the art world at large. The collection is testament to Africa's endowment and beauty, and tribute to the fact that luxury is not foreign to our land. Each bag is a proud display of African 'craftswomanship' and pioneering in the sense that luxury local fashion can now be regarded as a collector's item," says Carol Bouwer, CEO of Carol Bouwer Bags.
Mahlangu is known for her bold large-scale geometric paintings that reference her Ndebele heritage. A double winner of the much coveted Mbokodo Award, Dr Esther Mahlangu was awarded with an honorary doctorate by the University of Johannesburg and Durban University of technology, she also holds the French Order of Arts and Letters.
The bags are crafted from locally and ethically sourced python, ostrich and crocodile skin, with some bags featuring a sophisticated python-ostrich skin hybrid. Carol adds, "The manufacturing processes are in line with the United Nations Convention on Endangered Species and production takes place exclusively in South Africa. Job creation in the manufacturing sector is paramount to us and we promote the value of employment in the luxury industry".
The collection will be launched at The Melrose Gallery in partnership with Boschendal Wines on 20 November 2020, shortly after Dr Mahlangu's birthday. "Boschendal Wines has long been a supporter of African arts and luxury.
"We recognise this collaboration as one which celebrates craft and heritage – which are two pillars of our 330-year old estate and could not be more excited for the launch event which will feature our most acclaimed wines." Says Shirley Van Wyk, Marketing Manager of Boschendal Wines.
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5 Ways To Drink In The Great Outdoors
By Nathan Borchelt | February 25, 2014 | 9:28am
Drink Lists
Say what you want about tasting a beer right from the tap, no brew pub can ever match the heavenly satisfaction of having a few cold ones while embracing the great outdoors. And we're not talking about a pint on the patio after a brewery tour. We're talking about imbibing while camping after a long day of hiking, climbing, biking, or fishing. But until recently, that meant either hauling bottles or cans to the base camp, or sipping from a red Solo cup—a receptacle that does no justice to that $20 750ML bottle that you've been waiting to drink by the campfire. Thankfully, a handful of outdoor gear-makers have stepped up to fill the void with vessels designed to take great beer into the great outdoors. Some are out now, others are coming out later this year. Start budgeting accordingly.
1. Hydro Flask Growler
Growlers have revolutionized the craft-beer scene, but they can also swallow huge amounts of space in your cooler. The Hydro Flask Growler ($50) solves this dilemma by keeping up to 64 ounces of your favorite local draft cold for up to 24 hours thanks to its vacuum-insulated, double-wall construction. A food-grade stainless-steel interior won't contaminate the beer's taste, and a wide 2.2-inch mouth makes filling and pouring a breeze.
2. Lifefactory Glassware
There is no substitute for a glass vessel, but glass can prove to be a genuine hardship while camping or tailgating. One misplaced toast and you could drop your beverage and have to deal with a lot of broken glass. Lifefactory offers a simple solution by wrapping their glass containers in slip-proof, impact-absorbing silicone. Their water bottles are already on the market (ranging from 12 to 22 ounces), and they'll soon release 11 and 17-ounce glasses that should be a perfect, civilized way to share a growler, make a backcountry cocktail, or split a bottle of wine. Bottles start at $23, and the new glasses will retail for $20 for two of the 11-ounce models, and $25 for two of the 17-ounce glasses. A set of four multi-colored glasses will also be available.
3. Stanley Classic Vacuum Pint, Adventure Pint, and Shot Glass Set
This iconic outdoor brand already makes one of the best flasks on the market, a design that they recently improved with their eCycle model ($15) by adding a full-flip lid to making cleaning a breeze. So it's only natural that Stanley continues to offer inventive solutions for wilderness adult-beverage consumption. This year they'll introduce the 16-ounce Classic Vacuum Pint ($23), which can keep your beer cold for 4.5 hours and includes a removable bottle opener in the lid; the Adventure Pint ($15), a stainless-steel glass wrapped in neoprene to insulate your beverage for up to an hour; and the totally awesome Shot Glass Set ($20), which includes four two-ounce stainless-steel shot glasses and a steel carrying case.
4. Snow Peak Stacking Mug Set
Leave it to the boutique "outdoor lifestyle creators" at Snow Peak to craft what could become the most coveted mugs to ever grace the backcountry. Each of these elegant cups has been hand-crafted in Japan from Cherry Birch, and they fit inside each other to make packing a breeze. For $120 you get three cups: 200, 300, and 450-MLs. Or start your collection slowly by purchasing them one at a time, starting at $35.
5. GSI Outdoor Partyware
Unless you embrace the glam-ping fad of camping, the tweed-centric eccentricities of the mixologist scene don't really fit in the backcountry. But thanks to GSI Outdoors, you can still add a touch of class to your fireside cocktail consumption. Go simple by snagging a few PBA-free plastic vessels like the martini ($7.50), Highland whiskey ($8), or nesting wine ($8) glasses or step up your game for the shinier—and more durable—stainless steel models like the Glacier Martini Glass ($13). But why stop there? GSI Outdoors also makes one of the world's only hand-crank blenders, which uses a powerful, two-speed gear system to crush ice wherever you happen to be. The Vortex Blender ($100) includes a 1.5-liter pitcher made of durable BPA-free plastic with a C-clamp to secure the device to a picnic table. Now all your camping needs are complete.
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Nellie Melba was one of the most famous opera singers of the Victorian Age. Such a colossal superstar was she that the esteemed chef Escoffier created for her a delectable dessert, Peach Melba, which he presented to the attendees of the Duke of Orléans' grande fête for her on the back of a swan ice sculpture.
Peach Melba combines two flavors that are made for each other: peaches of course, and raspberry puree. Put these on vanilla ice cream, top with spun sugar, and you are in bliss of operatic dimension.
Peach Melba easily suggests itself to interpretation as a melomel, that is, mead flavored with fruit. It should certainly hint of sweetness, as Nellie Melba's voice did, but not cloyingly, rather, surprisingly strong and clear.
As raspberries are intensely fragrant, they will dominate the nose of such a melomel, but will not overpower the taste of the peaches. The flavor of the honey should be something of an embellishment, as was the spun sugar atop Nellie's dessert.
To this end choose a lighter honey, which can reliably be found among the selection of wildflower-based products from the Pacific Northwest. This example uses premium fireweed honey from western Canada, which had a lovely amber color and mildly caramel flavor.
The mead is lightly sweetened with wine conditioner to an off-dry state, leaving some tartness on the tongue, but with the very smooth finish created with three years of bulk aging. You can be sure this is going to come out for a spring celebration on the Vernal Equinox!
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California Republicans' Munchausen By Proxy Problem
Roxanne Beckford Hoge
To paraphrase the oft-misquoted Mark Twain, rumors of the death of the California Republican Party are greatly exaggerated. The results of the November 2018 elections, while not completed until December, got worse each passing day until we came up with the final tally. It was, to use the technical terminology preferred by political pundits, a massacre, a slaughter, a bloodbath. As I'm an eternal optimist, and in an effort to stop myself from curling up into the fetal position and avoid making plans to flee the once-Golden State like so many others, I am able to see the good news buried within these dismal results. ("There's got to be a pony in here somewhere!")
I wrote in October that the continued leftward lurch of California Democrats would result in such dismal living conditions that voters would have to take notice. Unfortunately, it's going to take a bit longer.
What I'm seeing now, however, isn't just that the patient is ailing. She is, and the results show that something's definitely amiss. But the growing chorus of voices insisting that the patient is already dead, and worse, is deserving of death—that chorus is coming from inside the house! Mike Madrid, a "GOP political consultant" according to his Twitter handle (albeit one who advised Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa in his failed bid for governor), is everywhere lately saying just that. Here he is in the Los Angeles Times, calling the time of quietus like they do on "Grey's Anatomy":
"It's dead," Mike Madrid, a former political director of the California Republican Party, said of the state GOP. "It exists in small regional pockets, where there are enough white, non-college-educated working-class communities for there to be a Republican Party. But that's not much."
Interesting. This non-white, college-educated, private-school-supporting immigrant mom is a Republican, and actually put my life on hold (as a mother of four, I admit that it was more like a vacation!) for a year to run for office in one of the deepest blue areas of Los Angeles County. I found the exact opposite. People's belief in liberty isn't defined by the color of their skin, and almost no one is excited by the prospect of more crime in their neighborhoods, more filth on the streets, and higher costs for everything. The problem is that the Republican Party has been invisible, or not making the (very good) case for common-sense solutions to all the problems that unfettered one-party rule has brought us.
Madrid is not alone in aiming his arrows inside the tent. In that same article, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, a putative Republican, claims that President Trump is the problem. And here is former Republican Assembly leader Kristen Olsen, quoted everywhere with her view that California's Grand Old Party is dead. She also places the blame squarely on a president who didn't even campaign in our state and who had nothing to do with our steady decline in Republican registration that started in the mid-1990s. (For the record, in California President Bush was also Hitler, John McCain was awful, and Central Casting's Mitt Romney was practically the Devil—so nothing's new on that front.)
These voices are not alone. These centrist Republicans all claim to want the same thing—the best treatment for the rotting corpse over which they stand. They all care so much, we should take their advice and be for the abolition of the internal combustion engine, the breeding of cattle, the removal of borders, and forget about the enforcement of laws! I mean, that's being reasonable and bipartisan. Why would they lead us astray?
Here's my theory. Munchausen's Syndrome is a psychological malady that afflicts those who want attention for imagined diseases. While sad, its even more heartbreaking cousin is Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy, wherein a parent can go so far as to hurt her child in order to fake an illness and garner sympathy. The child's condition improves when the parent is kept away. What sort of attention are these "GOP is dead in California" naysayers getting? Lots and lots. In addition, there's been a flurry of movement from folks who want to start a new, third party in California to appeal to voters with common sense.
Leave aside for the moment the fact that creating a third party is a fiscal and organizational heavy lift in one state, let alone in 50. When I was asked to participate in one of those ventures, because I ran my campaign as a proponent of common sense, I said, "no thanks" because the only predictable result of such an operation is to remove all vestiges of opposition to the current untethered Democrat agenda in Sacramento.
Starting a third party or forging a "New Way" with the very people who've been pinching off the air supply of the state's conservative voters for years isn't a path to victory. I also happen to like being a member of the party that freed the slaves, stood for civil rights and didn't inter Japanese Americans during World War II, but maybe that's just me.
It sure feels like I'm alone sometimes in L.A., where most people think they don't know any Republicans. In fact, there are more registered Republicans in Los Angeles County than in roughly 40 other states, but when the people leading our own team persist in calling us names, why would Republicans want to out themselves? The people who want to speak for us but who also think rank-and-file Republican voters are haters incapable of effectively defending our platform or positions are now super interested in the outcome of next week's election for the chairmanship of the California Republican Party. Like the mother who fakes her child's illness, they should be kept far away from the action.
Do the candidates for chairman think the California GOP is dead?
Jessica Patterson doesn't think it is. "We will attract more voters when we expose the failures of liberal policies. Our students deserve better than the schools they're in today. People should be able to afford a house to own or rent. Law enforcement officers should be respected, and entrepreneurs should be appreciated for the businesses they start and jobs they create. . . . I'm confident voters will respond positively."
Travis Allen, another contender who ran for governor last year, saw firsthand the crowds of people who aren't being represented in Sacramento. He says, "Many Californians have no one to speak for them. That's why we need new, strong leadership in the GOP!"
Steve Frank is also campaigning to run the statewide party and points out the failure of the party is not in a message that voters don't like, it's in the lack of structure to get that message out. "We have over two dozen GOP County Central Committees that barely operate. Until we recognize our problems, admit them and fix them, the Republican Party in California will continue as a regional party, no longer a statewide party."
Ouch. Frank is right, in a way. This is fixable, and while I'm sure that all the erstwhile centrist Republicans are nice people (I know and like former Assemblywoman Catherine Baker, for example), they aren't being particularly helpful when they endorse the views of left-wing critics who call our voters racist, xenophobic extremists. Anyone worth his salt as a spokesperson for the independent-thinking citizens of California would point out that the things such "experts" claim killed the GOP in California—the propositions against illegal immigration, race-based admissions, and defining marriage—were all passed by healthy majorities of voters at times when Republicans were already well below half of the electorate.
Yes, Virginia, there is a California Republican Party, and I don't think it's dead. Real candidates on the hustings don't think it's dead, either. Republican Brandon Saario is one of several people running to replace L.A. City Councilman Mitch Englander, who was the only registered Republican in the group of nonpartisan officeholders. Saario sees plenty of contempt on the part of voters, for the City Council specifically. "I haven't had a single voter say anything negative to me because of my party affiliation." Of course, he's running in an area with slightly more Republican registration than I did.
My experience, however, proved to me that being present meant the world to voters, many of whom said I was the first Republican they'd ever voted for. You don't need to be a Republican to vote for one, of course, and that's where the Munchausen's Syndrome crowd is doing the most harm. We need to play a game of addition, not of subtraction. As a voter named Louise wrote to me, "It was fun getting to know you and your platform last year! While I am a registered Independent, I always lean to the right it seems. God, Constitution, Family, Law and Order and so much more! Republicans need to blow their horn more" (emphasis added). This doesn't square with the calls for changing our tune.
We all know that the healthiest political color is purple. (Second best is red—no one is fleeing Texas.) So do us a favor, GOP consultants who want to hasten the death of the party, please leave us be. According to the Cleveland Clinic, only removing the child or other victim from the care of the person with "Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another" or FDIA (the new, less colorful name for Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy) can prevent further harm to the victim. If you'd like to become a Democrat like Brian Maienschein, feel free to do so. Otherwise, stop imposing your disorders on our party. All parties can overreach, of course, but I'll stick with the party that when it goes too far, does so on the side of freedom.
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Tuesday turned into the primary distribution of this 12 months's allocation of Senior's Farmers marketnutrients program coupons to the Union County Council on aging. The Council on growing older has beenallotted $10,000 well worth of the coupons for distribution to 4 hundred low-earnings seniors. On Tuesday, the Council on ageing commenced distributing its allotment of coupons.
Council on aging Director Tim Black stated that coupons with a internet value of $5,575 were disbursed to 223 certified seniors Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday's distribution turned into imagined to be from 1-fourp.m., however Black stated Council on ageing employees and volunteers had been despite the fact thatprocessing the applications and distributing coupons an hour after he had to lock the doors.
every certified senior obtained $25 well worth of coupons and Black said it's going to advantage eachthe seniors who may be capable of use them to purchase clean produce and community farmers who willrevel in extended profits because of the program.
Tuesday's distribution come to be the primary of coupon distributions in an effort to be held on the Union Senior citizens center. the second can be on Thursday, June 9 from 1-four p.m. and Black said that at thatpoint the remaining coupons — sufficient for 177 certified seniors and with a internet cost of $4,25 —may be allocated.
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Charles Warner | The Union instances Union County Council on growing older Director Tim Black (front left) fills out a few office work for Sallie Bell Bowser (the front proper) as Buffalo Senior citizens middle website online Director Patti Gault (center left) assists Annie Farr (center proper) and volunteer Maxine Jennings (returned left) assists Emanuel Booker (again right) Tuesday afternoon on the Union Senior residentscenter. Tuesday afternoon become the primary of two distributions of $10,000 worth of coupons suppliedthe Council on growing old through the SC branch of Social offerings' Senior's Farmers market nutritionapplication. The coupons are distributed to low-income senior residents who can use them to purchaseclean produce from neighborhood farmers markets. every certified senior receives $25 worth of coupons.during Tuesday's distribution 223 seniors acquired coupons. The Council on growing older nonethelesshas enough coupons for 177 seniors. those coupons will be dispensed Thursday, June 9 from 1-four p.m.on the Union Senior residents center.


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Marianne Brandis
Marianne Brandis was born in the Netherlands and came to Canada with her family in 1947; they lived in British Columbia and Nova Scotia before moving to Ontario. She received a BA and MA from McMaster University in Hamilton. During her middle years, in addition to writing in her spare time, she worked as a writer at private radio stations and the CBC, and from 1967 to 1989 she taught writing and English literature at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute (Ryerson University) in Toronto. She is now a full-time writer and lives in Stratford, Ontario.
She began writing in her teens and experimented with short stories, plays, and poetry before concentrating on novels and creative non-fiction. This Spring's Sowing, her first novel to be published, appeared in 1970. It and a later one, Special Nests, are both set in modern-day Canada.
In 1977 Marianne began writing historical fiction, and since then most of her work has had a strong historical element. The Tinderbox, The Quarter-Pie Window, The Sign of the Scales, Fire Ship, and Rebellion are set in Ontario in the early nineteenth century and have been used in schools to help teach history. Elizabeth, Duchess of Somerset is the fictionalized biography of a duchess who lived in England in the time of the Stuart Restoration and Queen Anne.
In this historical fiction, Marianne's main aim is to bring the past to life. She is interested in the texture and rhythm of ordinary people's lives, and when dealing with public events and historical characters she often looks at the underside of events and the private lives of prominent figures. It is her goal to give the reader as vivid and true a picture as possible of what it would have been like to live in a particular historical place and time.
The process of reconstructing the life of Elizabeth, Duchess of Somerset, led to an interest in non-fiction biography and autobiography – life-writing, which is also history. Finding Words: A Writer's Memoir appeared in 2000. It was followed by a biography of Marianne's mother, Frontiers and Sanctuaries: A Woman's Life in Holland and Canada, and by a professional biography of her brother Gerard titled "Artist at Work: Gerard Brender à Brandis, Wood Engraver and Bookwright."
Pursuing her interest in the relations between people and their surroundings, she has researched and written about Toronto's ravines, about environmental and social issues in Malawi, and about urban design and planning projects in her current hometown of Stratford. Related to this is Thinking Big, Building Small: Low-tech Solutions for Food, Water, and Energy, a book about the work of her youngest brother, Jock Brandis, a social entrepreneur and inventor of food-production and food-processing tools for farmers in the developing world.
The relation between people and their surroundings is also an important strand in Swan Flying, Marianne's latest book, which is set in Stratford, Ontario – one element in a multifaceted novel.
An important area of Marianne's work is her collaboration with her brother Gerard Brender à Brandis, the wood engraver and creator of handmade, limited-edition books. Although much of their work is done independently, they have created more than a dozen books together, including some of Gerard's handmade books as well as trade publications. Gerard's wood engravings appear in most of Marianne's historical fiction, and the siblings have collaborated on several chapbooks. The Grand River / Dundalk to Lake Erie is a recent joint project, and the latest one is Under This Roof . In their creation of these books, the integration of images and text is built into the initial conception and continues throughout the process. This interweaving of words and images contributes to a rich artistic experience. Marianne's biography of Gerard, "Artist at Work", gives more information about a number of these projects.
(Please note that Marianne's full surname is "Brender à Brandis": "Brandis" is the form she uses as a nom de plume and for everyday purposes.)
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Guest Post for The Porcupine's Quill about the relationship between imagination and research
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After a tragic ending to her short-lived super hero stint, Jessica Jones is rebuilding her personal life and career as a detective who gets pulled into cases involving people with extraordinary abilities in New York City.
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Studio: ABC Studios, Marvel Television, Tall Girls Productions
TV Status: Returning Series
Networks: Netflix
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Montreal (Canada) - From 24-26 October 2011, participants from business, industry and government in all areas are invited to Taipei (Taiwan - Chinese Taipei) for the 2011 IDA Congress. Hosted by Taiwan Design Center, the this is the primary event for dialogue between designers and non-design stakeholders in a summit format.
Montreal (Canada) - From 24-26 October 2011, participants from business, industry and government in all areas are invited to Taipei (Taiwan - Chinese Taipei) for the 2011 IDA Congress. Hosted by Taiwan Design Center (TDC), the 2011 IDA Congress Taipei is the primary event for dialogue between designers and non-design stakeholders in a summit format.
The 2011 IDA Congress marks the IDA alliance's inaugural event since its establishment in 2005. Taipei was selected as the host city after an international competitive bid process.
The aim of the IDA Congress is to bring together the unified voice of designers around the world in a themed framework to advance the vision and mission of the IDA by engaging with government leaders (commerce, trade, culture, etc.), INGO's, business, science and technology, education, the social sciences (ethnography, sociology, etc.).
The congress theme is 'Design at the Edges.' The theme addresses the blurring of the edges between industrial design, communication design and interior architecture/design, as design becomes a pan-disciplinary practice and less structured by specific skill set or product outcome.
There are two main parts to the Congress, namely keynote speeches and parallel sessions. With one or two keynote speeches every morning, there will be a total of five keynote speeches being given during the three-day congress. The parallel sessions will be held every afternoon and a variety of activities on various topics and different formats will be on offer to meet the different needs of participants.
More details, including registration information will be announced soon.
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Singapore Morning News For January 19
By Leakhena Khat on January 19, 2018
Ageing population to drag down S'pore's annual GDP per capita growth for decades: IPS study
If fertility rates in Singapore remain at current levels, the ageing population will cause a drag of 1.5 percentage points on per capita gross domestic product (GDP) growth every year until 2060.
— Today Online
Review of Singapore Government's Budget: 2009-2017
The government of Singapore is set to announce its budget plans for 2018 on Monday, 19 Feb 2018. While many media outlets have been speculating what we could expect to hear from Minister Heng Sweet Keat next week, few have covered what actually has been happening with the government spending for the last few years.
— The Online Citizen
Singapore startups to step up 2018 fund-raising for global expansion: KPMG
SINGAPORE startups are likely to step up their canvassing for venture capital (VC) funding in 2018 for regional and global expansion.
— The Business Times
Lawyer fined S$10,000 for falsifying degree transcript
A 29-year-old lawyer has been fined S$10,000 for falsifying her law degree certificate and transcript so as to improve her chances of getting a job with the Singapore Legal Service.
— Channel NewsAsia
Factbox: Shell oil heist – the story so far
Singapore authorities say they have uncovered a complex, cross-border scheme to steal large quantities of oil from Shell's biggest refinery.
— Reuters
Bottle drop: Asia drinks giant F&N launches recycling vending machines in Singapore
Beverage manufacturer Fraser and Neave (F&N) and NTUC FairPrice supermarkets in Singapore have launched a 'reverse vending machine' to boost environmentally-friendly consumer behaviour in the city state, where household recycling rates remain stubbornly low.
— FoodNavigator-Asia
Golden era for Malaysia-Singapore ties
The prime ministers of Malaysia and Singapore convened this week for the eighth annual Leaders' Retreat, where a range of cross-border projects, joint developments and bilateral initiatives underscored the high level of co-operation currently enjoyed between the two sides
— Asia Times
Fewer COEs available for February to April period
The total Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for February to April will be 25,636, a 1 per cent decrease from the previous quarter, according to figures released by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Thursday (Jan 18).
— Channel NewsAsia (video)
Singapore Pushes Automated Defense Systems
Money, it has. People are in shorter supply. Singapore spends more on defense than the other countries in Southeast Asia, almost all of which are much larger. But the wealthy city-state's declining birth rate is a growing problem.
— Aviation Week
First review of Employment Act in six years
Professionals, managers and executives (PMEs) earning more than $4500 a month may soon be legally entitled to basic rights such as public holiday and sick leave entitlements, receiving their salary on time, and redress for wrongful dismissal
— The Straits Times (paywall)
Singapore's government hired Instagram influencers to promote its budget
Some governments may be alarmed about the political influence of social media, but Singapore is embracing it to reach its younger constituents.
Asean Secretary-General meets Singapore Prime Minister
THE Secretary-General of Asean, Dato Paduka Lim Jock Hoi, paid a courtesy call on Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana in Singapore on Tuesday.
— Borneo Bulletin
Human Rights Watch: New restrictions in Singapore limit critical voices
Singapore's government imposed further restrictions on free speech and peaceful assembly while harassing and prosecuting critical voices in 2017, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2018.
Google, Temasek investing in Indonesia's Go-Jek as ride-hailing rivalry deepens-sources
Google, Singapore investor Temasek and China's Meituan-Dianping are investing in Go-Jek as part of a US$1.2 billion (S$1.59 billion) fundraising round, bolstering the Indonesian ride-hailing firm in its battle with deep-pocketed rivals Grab and Uber, sources said.
Singapore's Kit Trading raising money for crypto arbitrage fund
As Bitcoin continues its wild ride, a Singapore hedge fund unit is raising US$10 million for a cryptocurrency arbitrage fund to trade off price movements.
Singapore Expected to Introduce Deferred Prosecution Agreement Regime
Singapore Minister for Home Affairs and Law K. Shanmugam announced earlier this week that the government is considering the inclusion of Deferred Prosecution Agreements in the latest round of amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code and Evidence Act.
— The National Law Review
Singapore-based start-up wants to better the odds for stroke victims
The problem is simple enough: Current methods of managing and predicting strokes are insufficient.
Most Singaporeans believe family and government should take care of elderly: Poll
Should each generation take care of itself? How should Singapore pay for higher social spending on the elderly?
Commentary: A Changi Airport East for all, yet who should fund its bill?
As speculation on how the big price tag on the new Changi Airport East development will be funded continues, Boston Consulting Group's Hean-Ho Loh sheds light on where he thinks the money can come from.
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package com.communote.server.web.fe.portal.user.client.validator;

import java.net.MalformedURLException;
import java.net.URL;

import org.springframework.validation.Errors;
import org.springframework.validation.Validator;

import com.communote.server.core.helper.ValidationHelper;
import com.communote.server.model.config.ConfluenceConfiguration;
import com.communote.server.web.fe.portal.user.client.forms.ConfluenceAuthConfigurationForm;

/**
 * @author Communote GmbH - http://www.communote.com/
 */
public class ConfluenceAuthConfigurationValidator implements Validator {

    private static final int MAX_INPUT_STRING_LENGTH = 255;
    private static final int MIN_INPUT_STRING_LENGTH = 1;

    /**
     * {@inheritDoc}
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    public boolean supports(Class clazz) {
        return ConfluenceAuthConfigurationForm.class.isAssignableFrom(clazz);
    }

    /**
     * {@inheritDoc}
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    public void validate(Object target, Errors errors) {
        ConfluenceAuthConfigurationForm form = (ConfluenceAuthConfigurationForm) target;
        ConfluenceConfiguration config = form.getConfig();

        // only validate if active
        if (config.isAllowExternalAuthentication() || config.isSynchronizeUserGroups()) {
            ValidationHelper.validateString("config.basePath", config.getBasePath(), true,
                    MAX_INPUT_STRING_LENGTH, MIN_INPUT_STRING_LENGTH, null, errors);
            ValidationHelper.validateString("config.adminPassword", form.getConfig()
                    .getAdminPassword(), true, MAX_INPUT_STRING_LENGTH, MIN_INPUT_STRING_LENGTH,
                    null, errors);
            ValidationHelper.validateString("config.adminLogin", form.getConfig().getAdminLogin(),
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            try {
                new URL(config.getBasePath());
            } catch (MalformedURLException e) {
                errors.rejectValue("config.basePath",
                        "client.authentication.confluence.invalid.url");
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» Insight » Hotels go bust as Airbnb thrives
Hotels go bust as Airbnb thrives
Hotel insolvencies have hit a five-year high as 144 shut up shop in 2018, this is up from 90 closures the previous year
The hotel industry is taking a huge hit as a result of surge in Airbnb bookings, despite growth in holidaying in the UK, according to research by UHY Hacker Young.
UHY Hacker Young says the rise in insolvencies is driven in part by a slowing UK economy, which has caused businesses to cut back on conferences and 'away days.' Corporate events are a key source of revenue for hotels – as they provide income from venue hire, room bookings and food and drink.
The number of closures has nearly doubled in the last year from 90 to 144, caused by rising costs, a drop in sterling and Airbnb competition.
Competition has also pushed down room prices, as there has been an increase in the number of hotel rooms in the UK. Last year 15,500 rooms were added to the hotel market with a further 19,300 forecast for 2019, with budget hotels taking the hardest hit according to a Knight Frank report on UK Hotel Development Opportunities 2019.
The biggest hotel company in the UK is Premier Inn, owned by Whitbread, with over 75,000 hotel rooms across the UK in 2018. This is nearly twice the size closest competitor, Travelodge with nearly 42,000 rooms, while four/five-star chain Marriot has 8,500, according to statistics from Finder.
The rise in 144 closures has been met with a steady rise in room prices, as the average price of hotel rooms in London has increased £30 over a 10-year period, rising from £114 in 2010 to £153 this year.
Outside of London, hotel room prices have risen only £14 in the last 10 years from an average £59 to £73, according to statistics from Finder.
Peter Kubik, partner at UHY Hacker Young, said: 'The hospitality sector is facing a period of considerable upheaval. Those hotels that are unable to fund change face being left behind.'
Hotels are also under pressure to list on sites such as Booking.com, to reach as many potential customers as possible. However, these sites often charge large referral fees reducing hotels profit margins considerably.
Kubik added: 'Airbnb is increasing its market share and not just among millennials. Hotels – many of which are lagging behind in their use of technology – are going to have to quickly bring themselves up to speed.'
Having originally been seen as an alternative to the budget hotel market Airbnb is also trying to increase sales in the premium segment.
The growth of Airbnb has changed the market outlook as consumers now expect home comforts at a low price.
Profit margins are also squeezed by increases in the minimum wage, import costs and business rates.
The National Living Wage has increased four times in just over three years, most recently by 5% in April this year when it is set to reach £8.21.
The weakness in Sterling has also driven up the cost of importing food and drink, which, with so much competition in the sector, is hard to pass on to customers.
National Living Wage set to increase from April
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Pub and bar insolvencies jump 13%
Commuter belt St Albans worst offender for tax avoidance
Investigations into apprenticeship levy underpayments double
Inheritance tax rate double EU average
HMRC hauls in £3.9bn from sin taxes


The Memphis Grizzlies travel to BMO Harris Bradley Center to play the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, November 12, 2016. The Grizzlies come into this game with an overall record of 4-4. They are 3rd in the Southwest Division. They currently have a point differential of -5.0 as they are averaging 97.1 points per game while giving up 102.1 per contest. The Bucks have an overall record of 4-4. They currently are 4th in the Central Division. They are averaging 103.6 points per game and surrendering 102.8, good for a point differential of 0.9.
Mike Conley comes into this contest averaging 19.3 points per game while playing 32.4 minutes per night so far this season for the Grizzlies. He pulls down 2.9 rebounds per game and dishes out 6.7 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 43% while his free throw percentage is currently at 83%. Marc Gasol averages 18.1 points per game in 32.3 minutes per contest this season. He averages 3.4 assists per contest and 6.3 rebounds per game for Memphis. His field goal percentage is 40% for the year while his free throw percentage is 79%.
Giannis Antetokounmpo averages 20.6 points per game while playing 32.9 minutes per contest this year for the Bucks. He grabs 8.6 rebounds per game and has 5.4 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 50% and his free throw percentage currently is at 78%. Jabari Parker averages 19.5 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 31.9 minutes per contest. He also averages 6.5 rebounds per contest and 1.9 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 49% and his free throw percentage is 90%.
Memphis averages 97.1 points per contest this season which ranks them 27th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -5 and their shooting percentage is 41% as a team which has them ranked 30th. Behind the arc they shoot 33% which is good for 19th in the league. They average 52.9 rebounds per game and 20.2 assists per game which ranks them 14th and 22nd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 20th with 15.9 per game. The Grizzlies allow 102.1 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 12th in the league. They also allow a 45% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc ranking them 16th and 21st in those defensive categories. Opponents average 52.6 rebounds a game which ranks 15th and they give up 21.4 assists per contest which puts them in 13th place in the league. They force 16.2 turnovers per game which ranks them 6th in the league.
Milwaukee averages 103.6 points per game this year which ranks them 16th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 0.9 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team which has them sitting in the 11th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 33% which is good for 23rd in the NBA. They average 53.8 rebounds per game and 24.6 assists per contest which ranks them 10th and 5th respectively. In the turnover department the Bucks rank 19th with 15.9 per game. The Bucks allow 102.8 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 14th in the league. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the arc ranking them 6th and 7th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 50.5 rebounds a game which ranks 9th and they give up 23.5 assists per contest which puts them in 22nd place in the league. The Bucks force 14.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 16th in the NBA.
The Grizzlies have an offensive rating of 100 and a defensive rating of 105.1. In terms of pace they average 94.7 possessions per 48 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 46%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 51% and they shoot 3 pointers on 31% of their shots. Memphis turns the ball over an average of 14.3 times per 100 possessions and they force 15.1 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 51%.
The Bucks rating on offense is 105.8 and they have a defensive rating of 104.9. They get 96.7 possessions per 48 minutes and they have an effective field goal percentage of 50%. As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 54% and they attempt 3 pointers on 28% of their shot attempts. Milwaukee turns the ball over on 14.2 out of every 100 possessions and their opponents average 13.4 turnovers per 100 possessions. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the year is 48%.


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UAE reports MERS case in man from Abu Dhabi region
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By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews
Health officials in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported one laboratory-confirmed case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in late December 2019.
Maureen Metcalfe; Azaibi Tamin/CDC
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the case is a 74-year-old male national who owns a camel farm located in Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi region in UAE where he is living.
He first presented with symptoms on Dec. 8 and was later admitted to the hospital and then the ICU.
He has a number of comorbidities to include hyperkalemia, diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy, heart disease, asthma and hypertension.
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Officials say he is in stable condition in intensive care unit isolation.
Since 2012, UAE has reported 89 cases of MERS-CoV (including this case) and 12 associated deaths. From 2012 through 29 December 2019, the total number of laboratory-confirmed MERS-CoV infection cases reported globally to WHO is 2494 with 858 associated deaths.
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Papua New Guinea records 3 measles cases
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Van Clemmons
Vincent "Butters" Clemmons
Neptune High Vice Principal, Principal
Van Clemmons was the Vice Principal turned Principal of Neptune High.
During high school, Veronica constantly gets into trouble and as a result regularly meets with Clemmons. Occasionally, Van Clemmons asks Veronica for help, once asking her to locate the missing school mascot. Clemmons is the one who instructs Veronica to organize some old files, which led to her discovering Moorehead as Trina Echolls' father. When Moorehead is fired as principal, Veronica realizes that it was Clemmons' plan all along to become principal. When Veronica graduates, Clemmons says that he cannot decide if his life will be easier or more difficult with her gone. Clemmons reappears in "Un-American Graffiti", where he is caught on tape being shot with a paintball gun by several Neptune High students. In the 10 years that Veronica had been gone, the school was much more peaceful. He attends the Neptune High Reunion after the abrupt end, trying to figure out who caused the mess, but quickly deduces it was Veronica when he saw her walk past him. He gives her a heartfelt look and tells her that it's been boring.
"Why must you make the tech support people cry?"
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Curious timing: Wikileaks' founder Julian Assange wanted for rape. Honey Trap? UPDATE: Prosecutor withdraws charges
Via the Wall Street Journal online edition:
The allegations are molestation and rape," the Swedish Prosecution Authority said in its statement, adding that Mr. Assange has not yet been apprehended. Officials in the agency's press office didn't answer the phone.
WikiLeaks last month published 76,000 classified U.S. military documents about the war in Afghanistan. Mr. Assange, an Australian, has been in Sweden in recent days, where WikiLeaks has some infrastructure. The Pentagon has sharply criticized Mr. Assange for publishing the documents, saying it could put the lives of solidiers and Afghan civilians at risk. Mr. Assange has said he plans to publish up to 15,000 more documents about the war soon. He defends the publications, saying greater transparency is needed about civilian casualties, U.S. military tactics and other issues.
Assange is a snake, but I find the timing of this quite curious. Wikileaks has said it's set to publish more documents about US conduct of the war in Afghanistan, any or all of which could cost the lives of US soldiers, civilians and Afghan friendlies.
Merely publishing an accusation of committing a horrendous crime against another human being won't mean squat to Assange. He already has the blood of untold numbers of people on his hands, so embarrassing and humiliating him won't cause him to rethink his concept, here.
Could western intelligence have set up Assange in a "Honey Trap?" Speculation, of course. But the Honey Trap is one of the oldest spook tricks in the book, and it's used so often because it's so effective. Attractive female operative makes it known that she's interested. Subject can't resist her feminine charms, and falls seduced. Female operative collects all evidence necessary to convict the subject, the trap is sprung, and the subject goes away, for a while.
Update: Oh well. Prosecutors withdraw the charges. Tom Clancy stands down.
Posted by David L. at 10:50 AM
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UK – Newton's feature set offers significant operational advantages to anyone engaged in the management of sophisticated audio systems. Combining new 'WFIR' (patent pending) filter technology, multi-format audio signal routing, simultaneous multiple standard conversion and digital signal synchronisation in a single 1RU chassis, Newton represents the next generation of networked audio system control.
Ian Nelson, Adlib's senior engineer commented: "I heard some chatter about Newton on social media, then investigated further on the Outline website and subsequently contacted James Lawford at CUK.
"The Newton's 18×16 matrix and its huge amount of I/O possibilities are the major factors that attracted us to the unit, but the ASRC and SRC on each matrix input is also a big advantage. This, coupled with the multiple levels of input redundancy, is something we had been searching for a long time.
"The unique thing about Newton is that we have struggled to find anything that can handle a relatively big matrix but operate simultaneously on multiple time domains, with automatic input redundancy fail over. There are devices that will do these things but generally not in one box – historically we have had to add a third mixing desk at FOH with a large I/O rack to be able to take input feeds from multiple consoles, but this ties up hire stock and also takes up space at FOH which is usually at quite a premium."
Ian concludes: "Its immediate role will be as our festival matrix device but we see far reaching potential for Newton devices to operate as system processors, format converters and beyond. We have been beta testing a demo unit for around two months and the first outing in anger will be a big Scottish festival in mid-May where we expect to see multiple guest consoles, in addition to our own A&B system house consoles."
In picture: James Lawford, Fernando Rey Mendez. Ian Nelson and Daniele Pagani.


1. Court says Giuliani set too many hurdles for benefits.
2. AIDS deaths, HIV infections declining among prisoners.
4. Family loses bid for foster care due to high risk of infection.
5. Out of Africa: Uganda and UNAIDS advance a bold experiment.
6. HIV & AIDS treatment registry database: public registry now online.
7. 7th Circuit will not reconsider its ruling on AIDS caps.
8. Meeting to focus on nuts-and-bolts issues in disability law.
9. Anonymous testing at federally funded sites declines.
10. Africa, access, and patents: moving fast.