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Q: ArrayAdapter remove does not work
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UnsupportedOperationException with ArrayAdapter.remove

I have a listview which will be refreshed when the user clicks a delete button.
For some reason I get this error

02-19 17:16:47.231: E/AndroidRuntime(1118): FATAL EXCEPTION: main
  02-19 17:16:47.231: E/AndroidRuntime(1118): java.lang.UnsupportedOperationException
  02-19 17:16:47.231: E/AndroidRuntime(1118):     at java.util.AbstractList.remove(AbstractList.java:645)
  02-19 17:16:47.231: E/AndroidRuntime(1118):     at java.util.AbstractList$SimpleListIterator.remove(AbstractList.java:77)
  02-19 17:16:47.231: E/AndroidRuntime(1118):     at java.util.AbstractCollection.remove(AbstractCollection.java:230)
  02-19 17:16:47.231: E/AndroidRuntime(1118):     at android.widget.ArrayAdapter.remove(ArrayAdapter.java:212)
  02-19 17:16:47.231: E/AndroidRuntime(1118):     at com.DCWebMakers.Vairon.ManageAppointment.onClick(ManageAppointment.java:102)
  02-19 17:16:47.231: E/AndroidRuntime(1118):     at android.view.View.performClick(View.java:2485)
  02-19 17:16:47.231: E/AndroidRuntime(1118):     at android.view.View$PerformClick.run(View.java:9080)
  02-19 17:16:47.231: E/AndroidRuntime(1118):     at android.os.Handler.handleCallback(Handler.java:587)
  02-19 17:16:47.231: E/AndroidRuntime(1118):     at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:92)
  02-19 17:16:47.231: E/AndroidRuntime(1118):     at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:123)
  02-19 17:16:47.231: E/AndroidRuntime(1118):     at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:3683)
  02-19 17:16:47.231: E/AndroidRuntime(1118):     at java.lang.reflect.Method.invokeNative(Native Method)
  02-19 17:16:47.231: E/AndroidRuntime(1118):     at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:507)
  02-19 17:16:47.231: E/AndroidRuntime(1118):     at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(ZygoteInit.java:839)
  02-19 17:16:47.231: E/AndroidRuntime(1118):     at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:597)
  02-19 17:16:47.231: E/AndroidRuntime(1118):     at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)

This is the code when removing the item.
detailAdapter.remove(eDelete.getText().toString());
detailAdapter.notifyDataSetChanged();

A: Judging by the stack trace, the list that is backing your ArrayAdapter does not support removal.  What type of list are you using?

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Is there any chance that someone at Demented could publish a PDF with circular images that we could cut out and blu-tack to the slotta bases? I'm not sure of the exact side of the top of the base. You could use close ups of the faces of the characters. You could fit many of these little disks on a page, I am sure you could get all the mini (wave 1 and wave 2) on 2 or 3 sheets. That way, those of us that are slow at putting the minis together could get started on playing a few games to nail down the rules while we assemble the minis.
Yep - that would be easy enough.
Thanks. The most important thing here is a "Printing and copying allowed for personal use." statement.
I could make this sheet myself, if I could find all the images I need, but my local Staples will not print it if it looks like a copyright violation. They are getting stricter and stricter.
Thanks! I saw it in the update too.


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Culinary Glossary
What Are Demitasse Cups?
Lindsey Goodwin
Lindsey Goodwin is a food writer and tea consultant with more than 12 years of experience exploring tea production and culture.
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You may think of them as espresso cups, but the real name for the small coffee cup that commonly holds espresso is a demitasse cup. These tiny white cups can be seen in restaurants, cafes, and coffee houses throughout the world.
The Demitasse Cup
Demitasse (dem-E-tas) is French for "half cup." This small coffee cup holds about 2 to 3 fluid ounces (60 to 90 milliliters). They are half the size of a regular coffee cup, hence the name "half cup."
It is a common misconception that demitasse cups hold (or should hold) one-half of a cup measure (4 ounces). The name refers to a one-half coffee cup.
In addition to meaning half cup, the term demitasse may also refer to the measurement of coffee in a demitasse cup or glass.
For example, "I'd like a demitasse of Turkish coffee" would refer to the quantity of Turkish coffee in question. Likewise, "I drank a demitasse" would indicate the quantity of espresso or coffee rather than the cup itself.
Demitasse is French, and the same cup goes by different names depending on where you are in the world.
Demi cup
Child's size
Šáleček pohár (Czech)
Demitasse kop (Danish)
Demitassekop (Dutch)
Demitasse kuppi (Finnish)
Mokkatasse (German)
Tazzina (Italian)
Copo demitasse (Portuguese)
Copa tacita or pocillo (Spanish)
Size of Demitasse Cups
Most demitasse cups are very small at 2 to 2 1/2 inches tall. Some demitasse cups come with a saucer. The saucer usually measures approximately 4 to 4 1/2 inches in diameter
Cup Materials and Colors
Demitasse cups are usually made of porcelain, pottery, or ceramic. Sometimes, they are made from glass and framed in a metal base with a metal handle. Most demitasse cups are classic white, but sometimes you can find brightly colored or patterned demitasse cups.
Uses of Demitasse Cups
Demitasse cups are most often used to serve Turkish coffee, espresso (single shots or "doppio"/double shots) and other highly concentrated coffee drinks (such as Greek coffee). They may also be used for hot chocolate and other hot drinks in cafes, restaurants, and homes, though this is less common.
Demitasse cups most often appear in restaurants after dinner. They can be seen in many cafes and coffeehouses throughout the day.
Some people prefer to use French roast coffee rather than espresso roast or Italian roast coffee when serving espresso in a demitasse cup. This gives it a more pronounced French influence. Since French roast coffee is a lighter roast than Italian or espresso roast, it will have slightly more caffeine.
Where to Buy Demitasse Cups
Demitasse cups are available from many retailers, both online and in brick-and-mortar stores. Vintage demitasse cups are a common collector's item among those who love coffee, as are demitasse cups with cultural flair.
Demitasse Cup Accessories
While they aren't essential, many demitasse cups come with matching saucers. As with teacups, these are a nice addition to the cup, allowing you to carry the cup more easily in a social situation and to prevent drips from staining the tablecloth. They can also be very beautiful.
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The teacup and saucer were the original inspiration for the demitasse cup.
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Brick Fabrication becomes national supplier with Alan R Jones
The construction sector may have suffered in the downturn, but the economic fortunes of Brick Fabrication Ltd are healthier than ever. In the space of a few years, the company has transitioned from a respected regional enterprise to a renowned national supplier, driven by a combination of excellent service, solid values and a robust distribution solution.
The South Wales manufacturing company has been doubling its business year on year – testament to the quality of its prefabricated brickwork products, alongside promising signs from the wider industry.
"There is a perception that housing is in 'the doldrums', yet national house builders are engaged in more projects than ever," says John White, Director of Brick Fabrication. "The demand for housing is not going away any time soon, and with the government assisting first time buyers there is a renewed sense of confidence in the market."
Brick Fabrication currently employs 75 staff and will see sales of £3 million in 2013.
John explained the robust business model behind his company: "House building is becoming more modular in the UK. This means that a lot of elements of a construction are made offsite. We supply prefabricated products which are difficult to make in situ, such as chimneys and arches, but are easy to fit by semi-skilled personnel when supplied whole. This saves time and money for house builders, enabling them to keep pace with the increasing speed of house building."
Brick Fabrication's proven commerciality is supported by a clear commitment to quality. In January 2013 the company achieved a third quality award for its products, the CGMA Quality Accreditation. In July 2013, the British Board of Agrément will certify Brick Fabrication's complete pre-fabricated chimney range. This follows the award of Investors in Excellence in 2011 and Investors in People in 2012.
Brick Fabrication's products have been made at the company's Pontypool headquarters since 1997. 2010 saw the acquisition of another business in Essex, with another competitor in Stoke on Trent, Premier Cutting Services being added to the fold in 2013.
Throughout this exciting time, Brick Fabrication has worked closely with its primary distribution partner, Alan R Jones & Sons, a precision logistics firm based in Newport. The family owned business is renowned for its attention to detail and is one of the mostly highly decorated members of the Palletline palletised distribution network, a co-operative of the UK's finest hauliers.
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HiKam - "Hi - I'm (not) your Kam"
We often give IoT devices, such as surveillance cameras, quite intimate access to our lives. The security of such devices should be in the focus of their vendor and user. Sadly, this is often not the case...
Year after year, researchers are discovering more IoT devices using a P2P cloud connection. Last year's Defcon Talk of Paul Marrapese and Mandiant's recent discovery cover just some of the latest security publications. In this blog post, we'll present our latest research on such devices, namely the HiKam S6.
The camera is advertised as a fairly basic home security camera and is being retailed on multiple websites as well as a large German supermarket chain. Features include night vision, two-way audio, and an alarm system that can notify a user once motion is detected by the camera. The app requires to create a HiKam account. Afterwards, cameras can be added and controlled within the smartphone application. Two different app versions are available on the app stores: HiKam and HiKam Pro. On first sight, both apps have the same features and are just a design rebrand. On second look, some commands are changed within the HiKam Pro app. However, this does not affect the research results, as both protocols are still supported by the camera and the backbone of the HiKam infrastructure.
The app connects to the phone through a P2P protocol. Thus, all data should be exchanged directly between the camera and smartphone. The protocol uses a P2P cloud server to punch holes in the firewall to establish the direct link. Multiple function names were recovered in debug messages that would point to the CS2 P2P SDK.
The camera features the fairly common Hi3518 SoC manufactured by HiSilicon. There are three probe points next to the SoC which are wired to the UART of the device as shown in figure 1. Thus, a shell can be obtained on the device within minutes, which makes researching and identifying vulnerabilities much more easy.
We have found a huge number of critical security issues in the device and also its architecture/protocol and contacted the vendor through our responsible disclosure process back in March 2021. Our technical security advisory also contains a more detailed description of the vulnerabilities whereas this blog post gives an overview of how easy it is to remotely hijack HiKam devices and how many users might be affected.
Figure 1: HiKam S6 UART pins
Brief overview of all vulnerabilities
Broken Authentication in the Web Interface: Setting a cookie bypasses the login.
Enumeration of all customer Cloud Devices and LAN/WAN IPs: All active cameras can be discovered, as shown below.
Message Protocol Downgrade: The message protocol can be downgraded to a previous version with less security checks.
Insufficient use of Cryptography: Usage of MD5 hashes as passwords as well as a custom XOR-CBC encryption.
Insufficient Message Protocol Checks: Due to insufficient checks of the protocol, hash relaying can be used to access all camera features once one hash is known.
Device Spoofing: Device IDs can be enumerated. This is the only required piece of information to simulate a camera.
Outdated Software Components: Multiple outdated software components were found in the OS.
Weak default credentials for Gwelltimes P2P accounts: For each app user, HiKam registers a user account for the Gwelltimes P2P cloud with a default password. The account is never used for HiKam S6; however, it is very likely, that older camera models can be accessed with these default credentials.
Leak of HiKam's SMTP credentials: The camera sends alert messages via email. The password for the company's SMTP server is leaked in the debug output.
Attacking Devices in your Local Network over the Internet
On first thought, one might think that these cameras are only vulnerable to exploits from the local network and thus only provide limited impact. However, the P2P mechanism allows for accessing the cameras that are hidden behind routers and firewalls. The flowchart 2.1 and 2.2 depict how the connection between the camera and smartphone app is established.
Keep in mind, that the end user only knows the short UID of the camera. UIDs are in the format Axxxxxx where x is a number. Hence, UIDs can be easily enumerated. UUIDs are longer IDs formatted like FFFF-123456-ABCDE. FFFF is the prefix of the UUID, which is set to EUA on our HiKam cameras. Paul Marrapese published multiple other prefixes that he came across.
Figure 2.1: Flow graph of the camera's operation
As one can see in the pictures above, the direct link is established through a method called hole-punching. This method lets everyone connect to the camera as long as the UID is known. The major vulnerability results from the HiKam server translating easily guessable UIDs into UUIDs. This gives us the only piece of information that is necessary to register our computer in the P2P cloud as a camera. The flowcharts in figure 3.1 and 3.2 show the attack vector:
Figure 3.1: Flow graph of the spoofing attack
The attacker program as well as the camera try to register themselves as the same camera ID in the P2P cloud. However, as the camera only tries to register itself roughly every 60 seconds, it is very likely that the attacker will win this race condition by spam registering himself every second. Therefore, the wrong IP is returned to the mobile app and all communication is now being sent to the attacker instead of the camera. As most features require authentication, the app will include the MD5 hash of the camera's password. This hash can now be cracked easily.
To increase the impact of the vulnerability, multiple other vulnerabilities can be chained together for changing the password to an arbitrary one chosen by the attacker. This is possible because the received hash can be used in a relay attack to authenticate arbitrary messages to the real camera. Hence, full control of the camera can be taken. Using the WiGLE project, it is then possible to locate the camera using its surrounding Wi-Fi signals.
Visit the full advisory page for more insights regarding all the vulnerabilities, and their technical details, e.g., the analyzed XOR-CBC encryption of the login message for the P2P cloud.
Figure 4: Shares of devices used in different countries
Mapping Vulnerable Devices all over the World
By using some of the same steps above, the cameras will also leak their internal and external IP addresses. These IPs can be used to roughly locate the devices. During our research, we discovered around 26,000 online devices (February 2021) through the internet. The pie chart in figure 4 shows the shares of their locations. As can be seen, more than 80% of these devices are based in Germany, but some of them are also used in Austria and the US.
Figure 5: Heatmap of affected devices worldwide [1]
Figure 6: Heatmap of affected devices in the US [1]
Figure 7: Heatmap of affected devices in Europe [1]
The heatmaps in figure 5,6 an 7 show the worldwide usage of these cameras. Single devices were discovered to be operated in locations we would not have expected. Additionally, two main spots of interest can be identified: Europe and the US. A closer look at the data gathered from the US shows smaller spots mapped to various cities. However, Europe turns out to be the most interesting location. The camera seems to be widely popular all over Germany and partially in Austria. We attribute this to the fact that the HiKam S6 camera model was sold during Summer 2020 at a German discount supermarket chain.
[1] Base map and data from OpenStreetMap and OpenStreetMap Foundation, © OpenStreetMap contributors. The map includes GeoLite2 data created by MaxMind, available from https://www.maxmind.com.
P2P Cloud SDKs, a Never-Ending Story
This is not the first project where SEC Consult analyzed devices using P2P cloud SDKs (e.g., see this blog post from 2018 or this one also about the Gwelltimes P2P cloud), and as already mentioned at the beginning of this post, it is by far not the first case unearthed by security researchers all around the world. This blog post about a similar model from the same company, sharing big parts of the security model and requests, was published in 2016! Although the vendor was already informed about all these vulnerabilities 5 years ago, apparently nothing changed.
We often give IoT devices, such as surveillance cameras, quite intimate access to our lives. The security of such devices should be in the focus of their vendor and user. Sadly, this is often not the case for neither of them (at least until someone uncovers the gaping security issues in their devices). Therefore, the tireless work of these dedicated researchers plays a crucial part in securing available and future devices.
Related security advisory: Critical vulnerabilities in HiKam
This research was done by Steffen Robertz and Gerhard Hechenberger on behalf of SEC Consult Vulnerability Lab.
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And I'm using Max Rs232 Module for connection from my device to raspberry pi. why this is happend? and what must I do with this error?
Revise your for(;;) loop to include if(serialDataAvail...) first. Also modify the loop to check the serilGetchar timeout. Your code is doing what it suppose to do, it is just too simple LOL!
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Buying your first woven wrap – deciding what to buy – can often be the most intimating part of wrapping. There is a startling array of different brands, blends and designs. It can be terrifying to work out where to start! 'Woven FAQ' is my attempt to answer some of the questions I am asked the most by people buying their 1st wrap, and to cover the most important points to consider.
What brand(s) do you recommend?
In a way this is the hardest question to answer because there are so many great brands out there. Literally loads, and if I tried to make a complete list I worry it would confuse more people than it would help! Instead, I have stuck to great brands which are easily accessible. Easily accessible in that a) its easy to get hold of their wraps in the UK, b) there are always wraps in stock and c) that they are common place enough that your local library or sling meet etc are likely to have an example or two for you to try to get an idea before you buy. Finally, hopefully, accessible in budget too.
Budget is always the most contentious point! It can seem like a large outlay for what is essentially a long length of fabric, but when it comes to wraps there is an element of "you get what you pay for". There is a clear difference between wraps around the £100 mark and those around the £40-£50 mark in terms of quality and ease of wrapping with.
However, if those prices scare you, there are some real deals to be had on the second hand market. In fact, while I am the sort of person who normally prefers to buy new… wraps are my one exception. Generally wraps will last a long time and actually get softer and easier to wrap with with use – this process is called 'breaking in'. From new many wraps can be quite stiff and feel a bit like cardboard but soften with washing and wear. While some people love this breaking in process, I for one am completely lazy. I'd rather fast forward to the bit where the wrap feels really lovely and is really easy to use and not go through all the hard work of breaking it in myself! For this reason I massively prefer to either buy wraps second hand that have already been broken in for me or to buy new wraps that already come soft and require very little or no breaking in. If you are buying new, how easy your new wrap will be to break in is definitely something worth considering!
It's also worth noting that as well as catering to different budgets, different brands have different aesthetics. So its worth looking at a few to find one that matches up with your personal style. Because, simply put, if you love it you'll wear it. So more than anything, choose something that you really love.
So, below are the brands I recommend as a starting point for someone buying their first wrap. Prices quoted are that for a basic size 6 cotton wrap. The price will of course vary depending on what size wrap you are after and expect to pay a little more for thicker weave wraps and/or different fibre blends. Also note these prices are based on buying new, so if are going for a second hand wrap feel free to use this as a guide to help you judge if your getting a good deal etc!
Didymos – £95-120. Didymos are #1 on my list for a reason – they are a family run business that have been making wraps since 1972 and really know what they're doing. Plus they have a staggering range of different weaves and styles. There's literally something from everyone. While that standard stripes are a little harder work to break in, their Jacquard wraps are utterly gorgeous and usually break in and become absolutely lovely really fast. In particular if your buying for a new baby take a look at their double face range and their Lisca range as these are normally lusciously soft right out of the box. But really any of their Prima's, Ada's or limited edition Jacquard weaves soften up pretty quickly and are mighty fine wraps.
Girasol – £70-85. Girasol are renowned for their beautiful stripey wraps. Stripes definitely help flatten the learning curve, and in particular Girasol stripes are brilliant because they are beautiful but also their wraps are really easy to care for – easy to wash, not prone to pulls or snags and are absolutely brilliant newborn all the way to preschoolers and beyond because they are thin yet supportive. All their wraps are handwoven in Guatemala by local artisans, Girasol are big believers in fair trade and have been making wraps since 1981. While these cotton wraps do usually start of a bit stiff they do go really floppy and soft with a few washes and use.
Firespiral ~£150. British made, mum made… designed and made entirely in the North of England, these wraps are just lovely. Luxurious, beautiful, and softer than a kitten belly. Firespiral have the knack of making wraps that can practically wrap themselves! They are so soft they are lovely for the tiniest of newborns but still strong enough and supportive enough to carry preschoolers and beyond. Yes they are more expensive than others listed here, and they are a little pull prone, but I do think they really worth it. Plus if you are totally new to wrapping Firespiral do run their excellent Fledgling scheme aimed at reducing the learning curve and price hurdle of purchasing your first woven.
Jacq and Rose ~£140. Another British, mum made brand. These wraps are super soft from the get go and so easy to learn with. They are the ultimate teaching wraps with their contrasting sides and a pattern that helps you easily distinguish the top from the bottom and divides the wraps into thirds. They are teaching wraps that don't look like teaching wraps! Just stylish and geometric! Perfect for beginners and seasoned wrappers alike.
If buying second hand and looking for a bargain I'd also take a look at Hoppediz, Storchenweige, Lenny Lamb and Joy and Joe. These are all lovely once broken in and not budget busting and while maybe not my first choice from brand new as they can come a little stiffer … they can all be great once broken in.


Rhinoplasty Recovery Guide 👃 - 36 - How to Apply Cold Application to The Nose After Rhinoplasty?
After the nose aesthetic operation, the head of the patient's bed is increased from the waist to increase the level of the heart and blood pressure in the head is reduced by reducing blood leakage and bruising can be reduced. In addition, many clinics recommend cold application as standard after nose surgery. In hospitals with a modern cold treatment tool, the Hilotherapy System, this device can be applied to the facial area in a practical way. In hospitals where this device is not available, I prefer to apply 45 min cold application and 15 min break to the nose sides by putting ice into two disposible gloves or using cooling gels. There are discussions about these periods.
Cold application after rhinoplasty surgery is effective in reducing bleeding, bruising and pain. The ideal is that the cold application is about 15-20 degrees. Application at temperatures of zero degrees and below may cause adverse effects on wound healing, since tissue feeding is impaired. The Hilotherapy System is a system through which the water constantly passes through the honeycomb face mask, producing water at constant temperature, such as the boiler and honeycomb system in our house. Post-operative bruising is more effective on nose bleeding and pain than classical cold application methods.
As shown in the photograph, cooling gels can be used in the form of glasses or in the form of a face mask. However, it cannot come into contact with nose edges, pouches or gloves as in ice.
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While many in the media frequently try to dig up stories about politicians paying for abortions, it turns out one of their own reportedly offered to do the same – in order to film it.
According to an exposé on Vice Media, a former producer at the outlet attempted to pay for one woman's abortion under the condition that Vice could film it. In a piece for New York Magazine on Sunday, contributing editor Reeves Wiedeman revealed that Vice fired the producer after the 2015 incident.
The offer came when a Vice on HBO associate producer "began looking into abortion restrictions that were being put in place in Texas, including a ban on procedures more than 20 weeks into a pregnancy" in 2015, wrote Wiedeman.
Vice on HBO has a trend of putting cameras in controversial places. In 2016, Vice and HBO paired up to capture a woman dying on camera from assisted suicide.


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Houston anime fans are urging others to boycott one of the largest anime conventions in North America due to sexual harassment allegations against the event's CEO and manager.
Anime Matsuri attracts thousands of anime enthusiasts and cosplayers annually to Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center. Now the rise of social media accounts dedicated to protesting this year's event centering around 2015 accusations of sexual harassment against sitting CEO and Event Manager John Leigh is competing for the spotlight.
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Leigh is accused of making unwanted advances on young female cosplayers working with his convention. Cosplay is known as the practice of dressing up as a character from the Japanese genres anime. It is a staple of anime convention culture, and some do it professionally to make a living.
In 2015, Nina Reijnders, a cosplayer who goes by the name Chokelate, came out against Leigh, saying he first made jokes of a sexual nature on a business trip, and later sent her inappropriate messages via Facebook regarding some promotional pictures.
Message between cosplayer Nina Rejinders and John Leigh, event manager of Anime Matsuri, in 2015.
In a blog post, Rejinders further detailed Leigh's inappropriate behavior, saying she was "concerned for the community." Rejinders reportedly wasn't the only one to step forward.
For his part, Leigh maintains his remarks were all jokes, and claims none of his behavior should be taken seriously. In a 2015 blog post quoted by the Press, Leigh states:
As a disclaimer I would like to point out that I joke a lot with my friends or people I consider close. If you are offended by sexual innuendos, dirty talks or comments about boobs and orgasms, you should not be my friend. Online or offline. This means no disrespect and I would suggest not engaging in conversation with me. I act this way with my friends regardless of gender, and as my friend, you should make it perfectly clear that you are uncomfortable with my conversation. I would respect you enough to stop joking.
The 2015 controversy around Leigh seems to have reignited this year when Lolita fashion vlogger Tyler Willis of the cosplay community uploaded a video addressing the allegations against him, which was subsequently taken down and reposted on her Facebook page.
The blog Anime Feminist said in a recent post Leigh's past behavior is what makes it so necessary to bring attention to the issue again, as he is still in charge of it:
Yes, Tyler is the one still vlogging about the alleged sexual harassment years later, but she's got 4,000 Facebook fans compared to Anime Matsuri's national audience and 36,000 2017 attendants. An organization this large using its might against a sole vlogger in an already niche community because she talked about a three-year-old story is what really makes this threat newsworthy.
In the video, Willis, who goes by the name Scarfing Scarves, accuses Leigh of sexual harassment and bad business practices. She has since received a cease and desist letter from Leigh's lawyers demanding a public apology.
The accusations against Leigh all come from members of the Lolita fashion sub-culture. Popularized in Japan in the 1990s, adherents of the style dress in elaborate, frilly attire inspired by Victorian garments.
The look is purportedly meant to emphasize cuteness and modesty, without sexualizing young girls. There is also no connection to the Vladimir Nabokov's novel of the same name about a relationship between an adult man and underage girl.
The 2018 convention dates are scheduled for March 29-April 1, and the boycott campaign has already won some supporters:
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So I will not be attending Anime Matsuri. It wasn't an easy decision since I really wanted to go just for the artist and some of them are backing out due to the scandal surrounding which is why I boycotted it for four years and will continue to boycott it.
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By not applying to Anime Matsuri as an artist, I'm not just passing up a fun convention weekend; I'm giving up literally thousands in potential income. It's a lot, but I hope other artists, guests, cosplayers, and attendees will join me in boycotting #AnimeMatsuri as well. #MeToo https://twitter.com/misspenart/status/954088716431081472 …
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The Japanese House announced new LP Clean, release its title track via Zane Lowe's Beats 1 show. Enjoy your listen below.
The new LP Clean from The Japanese House (aka Amber Bain) is ready for release on November 6th, and recently he debuted its title track via Zane Lowe's Beats 1 show and you may listen to it below.
It runs smooth and sensual, a pop vibe that overwhelms you at first audition!


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Health And Wellness Ministry Spearheading Major Clean-Up Day In January
Jamaica News: The Ministry of Health and Wellness will be designating a day for a major clean-up exercise in January 2020 to encourage Jamaicans to get rid of solid waste in their surroundings as part of measures by the Government to contain the spread of dengue.
Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who indicated that the concept would be similar to what obtains on Labour Day, advised that the Ministry is "working with the Labour Day Secretariat, and we are going to be doing that early January".
He made the announcement while speaking during the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) in downtown Kingston recently.
Dr. Tufton encouraged Jamaicans to take greater personal responsibility for their surroundings in a bid to eliminate mosquito breeding sites in homes and wider communities.
"The data suggest that most of the breeding sites are actually in and around people's homes and are placed there by citizens. So solid waste, for example the old refrigerators [and] the drums that [are used to] store water improperly without covers… those have accounted for most of the challenges that people face in and around their homes," he said.
Meanwhile Dr. Tufton advised that the Ministry has purchased 36 additional vehicles to assist with fogging and these will be deployed to support existing apparatus being used.
He also noted that additional budgetary support has been provided to Members of Parliament; Councillors, through the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development; and other key agencies, such as the National Solid Waste Management Authority and National Works Agency, to heighten vigilance in combatting the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits dengue.
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L.A. County Looks to Expand Welfare Payments to Residents Living in Cars
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Aiming to assist more homeless individuals who live in their cars, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors indicated its intent today to expand eligibility for county general relief benefits.
About 80,000 residents of the more than 10 million countywide receive general welfare benefits from the county. Those who typically qualify are single adults, ages 19-40, who live alone, have no income or resources, and are unable to work but are ineligible for federal or state programs, according to the Department of Public Social Services.
Supervisors Hilda Solis and Mark Ridley-Thomas co-authored a motion in February seeking recommendations for helping more indigent residents.
"General relief is the last resort," Solis said. "Here in L. A. County, we're saying we're standing up for people."
DPSS recommended raising caps on property owned by applicants seeking help.
Current county code caps the value of a vehicle owned by a would-be beneficiary at $4,500. DPSS recommended raising that limit to $11,500 for individuals who live in their vehicles.
Caps on liquid assets would be raised from $50 to $100 for individuals and from $100 to $200 for families. Eligible applicants would be allowed tokeep personal property worth up to $2,000 — four times the current $500 limit. DPSS said raising the limits would help welfare recipients to become self- sufficient.
The department estimated that 3,037 people would become eligible for benefits under the new rules, costing the county up to $8 million annually.
Monthly benefits of $221 for one person allocate $136 for rent, $65 for food, $11 for other personal needs and $9 for clothing.
If we're going to have a straight-ahead anti-poverty agenda here, we need to really, deeply look at those things that are standing in our way," Ridley-Thomas said. "Poverty is hugely costly to this county, poverty is hugely costly to taxpayers."
DPSS will work with county counsel to draft the necessary changes to county code, to be voted on at a future meeting.
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Otis Kermit Rice (June 6, 1919 – September 22, 2003) was an American academic historian specializing in West Virginia history. His career was mostly at the West Virginia Institute of Technology (1957–87) at Montgomery where he was chairman of the history department and dean of the School of Human Studies. In 2003 he became West Virginia's first Historian Laureate.
"Coal Mining in the Kanawha Valley to 1861: A View of Industrialization in the Old South" (1965), Journal of Southern History; 31: 393-416 (November issue).
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EL MONTE, Calif. (AP) — Two suspects were arrested Sunday after allegedly breaking into three homes in a Los Angeles County neighborhood then tying up and striking some people inside, according to the El Monte Police Department.
Three people, all from the same home, were hospitalized and one was in critical condition, said Lt. Pete Rasic with the department.
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Police received a call just after 1 a.m. Sunday about a home burglary in progress. When they arrived, they saw two people running from the location. Police set up a large perimeter and eventually caught two suspects. One is a 17-year-old juvenile and the other a 24-year-old male, Rasic said.
Based on witness and victim statements, Rasic said the police believe up to two additional suspects may be at large.
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Police found a total of three residences, all near each other, that were broken into. In at least two of the homes, some people were restrained and some received blunt force trauma, Rasic said.
Officials are still investigating the motive behind the burglaries, including whether the homes were targeted or chosen at random.
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This was a pretty cool action fight scene that I found online. Check it out and enjoy.
This was a really cool action film about a guy lost in the woods and trying to escape from some bad guys. I dont want to spoil the movie but the action shots were pretty cool. The attention to detail was high as well. Well check this out and enjoy and go give these guys a high five and tell them thanks for putting their creativity out into the world.


Note: This originally appeared in the January/February 1978 issue of Golf Journal. The information has been updated to reflect current USGA Handicapping procedures.
If by some chance you have been searching the world over for a subject guaranteed to (a) arouse intense emotions, and (b) elicit vehement opinions, seek no further. On a scale of 1 to 10, the USGA Handicap System registers a solid 12 in both departments.
One reason is that like the chevron on a PFC's sleeve or the star on a general's shoulder, a golfer's handicap is a kind of personal symbol of status. Very personal. I know of a least one fairly classy player whose laundry labels read something like this: "P.J. Hannigan - 4." I can recall, too, the reaction of a somewhat less skillful, but equally dedicated lady player whose handicap was increased by four strokes when the system was revised two years ago. "They're adding four strokes to my handicap?" she said in stricken tones. "I'd much rather they added four inches to my waistline!"
Another source of built-in controversy lies in the fact that a good many players, regardless of whether their handicaps are high or low, are firmly convinced that the system is somehow rigged against them. Not just against players of their particular class - against them personally.
"Never mind the arithmetic," grumbles the disillusioned weekender with the scarlet "30" emblazoned defiantly on his golf shirt. "All I know is that no matter how many strokes the system gives me, some limber-back who does nothing but play golf every day is going to beat me nine times out of ten!"
Simultaneously, of course, the limber-backed chap is reflecting on the injustice of a system specifically designed to render him easy prey for any high handicapper who has a loop in his backswing, plays only on weekends, and never practices.
Statistics tell us that both players, sooner or later, will fire off irate letters to the USGA Handicap Department. Which is why those of us, no matter what our politics may be, occasionally feel a surge of empathy with the late Mayor Richard Dales of Chicago, who once declared of the local newspapers: "They have vilified me. They have crucified me. Yes, they have even criticized me!"
The USGA Handicap System is the great equalizer among players of differing abilities. Indeed, it is a key element in the greatness of golf as a game. Were you or I for some reason required to play a tennis match with the likes of Jimmy Connors or Ilie Nastase, the experience might well be shattering. But in golf, thanks to the Handicap System, either of us could enjoy a satisfyingly competitive match with Jack Nicklaus or Tom Watson.
The relative equity which the system brings to individual matches, however, quickly changes to inequity in multi-ball team events at stroke play - if full handicaps continue to be used. It is a golfing fact of life (a fact of which many players are unaware) that something less than full individual handicaps are necessary when players team up for this type of competition.
Basically, the problem is that higher handicappers produce a wider range of hole-by-hole scores than better and more consistent golfers do. That means that if full handicaps are used and a team can choose its best net score on each hole, the team getting the most strokes has a definite edge.
In an effort to lessen the disparity between singles and team play, multi-ball handicap allowances ranging from 70% to 80% were made part of the USGA Handicap System in January, 1976.
The golfing world did not welcome the 1976 allowances with open arms. One reason was that multi-ball allowances were instituted simultaneously with a major revision in the individual handicapping system, a revision which increased individual handicaps by some 13%. The USGA concentrated on explaining the reasons for the general increase in individual handicaps, but did a relatively low-key job of publicizing the multi-ball allowances.
Another reason was that a number of otherwise rational golfers were somehow stricken with a kind of intellectual myopia where the allowances were concerned. Instead of seeing them for what they really were - team adjustments designed to allow multi-ball events to be played on the same relatively equal basis as individual events - they interpreted the allowances as reductions in their individual handicaps. In short order, locker rooms echoed to cries of anguish from players like the former 26-handicapper who, having been raised to 30 under the 1976 system, was convinced he was going to win every prize in sight over the coming season - only to discover his handicap had been adjusted to 21 for the first best-ball-of four event of the year.
Yet another complication arose because individual handicaps are computed and administered by state and district golf associations, but multi-ball competitions are played chiefly at the club level. In general, the associations were quick to adopt the new USGA method of computing individual handicaps; a good many clubs, however, either through lack of familiarity with the allowances or because they opted to "keep things simple," continued to use full handicaps for multi-ball play.
The 1976 Allowances had been in effect for only a few months when it became apparent that golfers in general were accepting them reluctantly, if at all. The USGA is the governing body of golf in the United States; but it governs by consent only, and must be alert to ground swells of opinion from its constituency. Accordingly, we determined to take a second long, hard look at the allowances, through the eyes of the most expert consultants available.
One expert we retained was Dr. Francis Scheid, a member of the mathematics department at Boston University, author of numerous pioneering articles on handicapping, and former president of the Plymouth (Massachusetts) Country Club. Another was Dr. Clyne Soley, a California engineer who was a leading contributor to an earlier USGA handicap study. The research effort was joined later by the volunteer team of Trygve Bogevold, a long-time member of the USGA Handicap Procedure Committee, and Dr. Richard Stroud, an aerospace scientist with Lockheed Aircraft and former president of the Sunnyvale (California) Golf Club. All four men share not only impressive mathematical talents, but a zest for golf as well.
Their research occupied the better part of a year. Although the participants, working independently, devised three very different approaches to the multi-ball problem, their conclusions were remarkably compatible. They were in general agreement, for example, that the 1976 allowances were too severe - that they unjustly penalized high handicappers. They agreed that the use of full handicaps in multi-ball stroke play, however, penalized low handicappers. And in the case of four-ball match play they were unanimous in finding that giving the full difference between handicaps produced acceptable near-equity.
**Research shows that the mathematics involved in this format (which is becoming increasingly popular in club events) is essentially the same as for four-ball (better-ball-of-two) stroke play.
Soley worked with 5,426 scorecards collected by the USGA from men's and women's multi-ball events at 31 clubs, coast to coast. He used a four-step system to plot team scores vs. team handicaps, with the aim of determining appropriate allowances for match play and allowances necessary to give teams an equal chance to finish in the top 30% of the field in typical four-ball (better-ball-of-two) and best-ball-of-four stroke play events.
His final recommendations were identical with those ultimately adopted by the USGA: for four-ball match play, 100% of individual handicaps (more precisely, the lowest handicapper plays at scratch and the other three players receive the full difference between their handicaps and his); for four-ball stroke play, 90%; for best-ball-of-four stroke play, 80%; and for two-best-balls-of-four stroke play, 90%.
While Soley was studying team pairings from actual events, Scheid was working with a computer bank of 28,000 hole-by-hole rounds of 1,400 golfers at 14 Massachusetts clubs. Grouping and regrouping individual players into teams covering the widest possible range of handicap combinations, he simulated a million-plus rounds at allowances of 70%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, and 100%.
Scheid also simulated several hundred stroke play tournaments, each involving 200 players.
Starting with the premise that the performance of scratch teams should set the standard, Scheid set out to determine what allowances would most nearly equalize the play of various handicap teams with that of scratch teams.
No single allowance can put every team in a multi-ball stroke play event on equal footing; absolute equity is simply not attainable when there is a wide variety of handicap combinations.
"Spread" - the difference between partners' handicaps - is a highly significant factor. TablesA, B, and C, which are taken from Scheid's study, illustrate these key points.
The Bogevold-Stroud team, working with the same 5,426 scorecards as Soley used, concentrated on examining the effects of spread. They reported that each stroke of spread carries an approximate advantage of one-tenth of a stroke in a four-ball (better-ball-of-two) match and one-twentieth of a stroke in best-ball-of-four stroke play. In a four-ball match, in other words, their finding was that a scratch player and his 10-handicap partner have a full stroke advantage over a team of two 5-handicappers.
Handicaps of the two partners are shown in bold type at the top and the left.
The lesson is ever the same: if you desire an advantage over your opponents, choose a partner whose handicap is several strokes higher or lower than your own. Preferably lower, because the bonus for excellence is factored into the allowances and the best showings are by low handicap teams with significant spread.
This sequence of tables from Scheid's study shows the number of times 800 teams, representing 10 different handicap combinations, finished in the top quarter of 80 simulated four-ball (better-ball-of-two) stroke play tournaments. To hold its own, a combination would have to finish in the top quarter 200 times. Handicaps of the two partners are shown in bold type at the top and the left.
The figures indicate how widely the fortunes of a given team can fluctuate under different handicap allowances. A team of two 5-handicappers playing at 80%, for example, would finish in the top quarter 246 times; at 100%, the same team would achieve a top-quarter finish only 99 times.
The fortunes of a team of two 20-handicappers would be just the reverse: 104 top-quarter finishes playing at 80%, but 187 at 100%.
In addition to demonstrating the clear advantage low handicap teams have at 80% and high handicappers have at 100%, the tables also substantiate the first of Scheid's basic findings: absolute equity (i.e., an allowance which would result in each handicap combination achieving top-quarter finishes exactly 200 times) is simply unattainable. The most nearly even distribution (as well as the smallest disparity between highest and lowest figures) occurs in the 90% table.
Scheid's second basic finding - the importance of spread - is also evident. 5/5 handicap teams, for example, have consistently fewer top-quarter finishes than 5/10 or 5/15 teams.
When the results of all three studies were available, and the voluminous mathematics of multi-ball play was laid on the table, the USGA was faced with two difficult judgments.
First was the matter of coping with spread, the effects of which had been documented dramatically and conclusively. What, if anything, could be done to temper that effect? The Bogevold-Stroud team recommended placing a five-stroke limit on spread and playing all multi-ball competitions at 100% of handicap.
The USGA concluded that while writing such a limit into a Handicap System might be good mathematics, it would be bad sociology. For one thing, to limit spread would be to deny old friends with widely disparate handicaps the pleasure of teaming up in a club match or a member-guest. For another (considering that the average man'' handicap is a dozen or more strokes lower than the average women''), such a limit would be impractical for mixed multi-ball events.
Should a club decide to restrict spread in one of its own events, of course, the USGA has no objection: a club has every right to set the terms of its own competition. (One very workable solution to the spread problem, as a matter of fact, would be for the Committee to divide the field into flights based on spread.) The USGA simply declines to incorporate such limits into the official Handicap System.
Similarly, we have no objection to the common practice of limiting participation in pro-amateur competitions to players with handicaps of 18 or below. We do take a strong position, however, that the pro-am best-ball-of-four should be played at the 80% allowance.
Scheid also investigated the patterns of success or failure produced by different types of teams playing with varying allowances in best-ball-of-four stroke play competition. He simulated 200 tournaments, each involving 50 teams. Teams ranged from four low handicappers (LLLL) to four high handicappers (HHHH). For the study, handicaps under 10 were considered low; near 15, middle; and over 20, high.
The table shows the number of top-15 (i.e., in the top 30% of the field) finishes by each type of team under the handicap allowances indicated. To hold its own, a team would need 429 top-15 finishes.
Note that the 80% allowance provides the most nearly equitable distribution, as well as the smallest disparity between high and low figures.
The second, and considerably more difficult judgment to be made involved the ever-elusive concept of equity. The question, "What is equity?" brings to mind the old chestnut about the man who was asked, "How's your wife?" He thought the question over for a few moments and then replied, "Compared to what?"
Equity compared to what? At first glance, the premise that equity in a multi-ball event lies in giving each team a relatively equal chance to win first place in a field of 200 golfers seems eminently reasonable - until one discovers that the allowances necessary to approach this goal can be so severe as to relegate a disproportionately large percentage of high handicappers to the bottom half of the field. Again, sound mathematics can be poor sociology.
In May 1977, at an all-day meeting in Chicago, the USGA Handicap Procedure Committee grappled with this problem and scored a reasonably clear-cut victory. The Committee opted for near-equity - allowances that will give every team reasonably equal odds of finishing in the upper 30% of the field. It was a conscious, reasoned decision to eliminate a preponderance of any type of handicappers from either the top or the bottom of the heap.
The Committee's recommendations were subsequently approved by the USGA Executive Committee and are now in effect.
In light of the careful research from which the allowances were developed, however, a club choosing to deviate from the specified percentages must realize that doing so can play havoc with the results of its competitions. For an example, albeit an extreme one, Scheid's studies indicate that if a best-ball-of-four stroke play event is played at full handicap instead of at the stipulated 80% allowance, a team of two 15-handicappers and two over-20 players has six times better odds of winning than a team whose members all have handicaps under 10! What television suggests can happen when you fool with Mother Nature can also happen when you fool with the mathematics of multi-ball allowances.
All things considered, the current allowances make sense and should be used. They are based on solid research; they are the fairest and most practical that could be devised; and they will add to your enjoyment of golf.


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President-elect candidate Gary Lesser's platform statement
Gary Lesser
Serve Florida Bar Members
I have been campaigning to become your next president-elect for The Florida Bar in the age of COVID-19. I've spoken with lawyers, law firms, voluntary bar associations, sections, and committees statewide virtually and by phone. We have all been challenged personally and professionally by the pandemic. If I am fortunate enough to earn your vote, my time and energy will be focused on you and the issues affecting our profession.
Helping lawyers succeed must be The Florida Bar's top priority. I joined our firm in 1992. It was me, a semi-retired senior partner, and a part-time receptionist. Since then, we have grown the firm to 10 lawyers and 25 non-lawyer staff members. I've learned firsthand the challenges of growing and maintaining a small law firm.
This experience taught me that The Florida Bar needs to offer more support to members, so lawyers can focus on running their firms and representing clients. There is a vast array of member benefits, including free CLEs, mentoring, mental-health resources, and more. We need to communicate these resources directly and frequently to our members so they get the help they need. We also must be mindful to evolve these resources as needs change. For example, there has been a big focus on technology and working collaboratively with voluntary bar associations. We are heading in the right direction and should build on these collaborations.
Protect Our Judicial Branch
Our judicial branch is the guardian of our Constitution and our democracy. We must ensure that our courts remain independent and properly funded, free from any partisan political issues.
If the judiciary becomes politicized, the rule of law becomes endangered, threatening the integrity of our legal system. We must ensure that the court retains its exclusive rulemaking authority and regulation of our profession. The court and our profession will lose their independence if another branch of government determines our rules, regulations, and our ethical obligations to clients.
Further Equal Opportunity in Our Profession
For a number of years, The Florida Bar has focused on diversity and inclusion and matters of race, gender bias, and related issues. This should always be at the forefront of our efforts. And while we have made progress, we still have a lot of work to do. Our legal profession — and The Florida Bar in particular — should continue providing equal opportunities for involvement and leadership. The Young Lawyers Division has been the benchmark for diversity and inclusion. Their leadership represents a cross-section of race, gender, geographic location, and more. By learning from them, we will foster a stronger organization founded in equity. The Wm. Reece Smith, Jr., Leadership Academy has been especially successful by giving younger lawyers the opportunity for leadership development, networking, and more. By supporting and strengthening the resources already in place, we can fortify equal opportunity in our profession.
Remain Vigilant in Our Ethics and Professionalism
As Florida lawyers, our ethics rules and professionalism guidelines are unique. These provide the cornerstone for a lawyer's obligation to clients, the court, other attorneys, and the community at large.
We live in an age of seemingly increasing acrimony that strains the civility of public discourse. Our ethics rules exist first and foremost to protect our clients and ensure that we are our "best selves" in the course of our representation, even if matters become disputed or even hostile. This is the core of who we are as officers of the court.
The Florida Bar has tremendous resources, including our Ethics Hotline and the Henry Latimer Center for Professionalism. These resources should be regularly promoted to our membership. Practicing law can be stressful due to time and financial pressures, the challenges of bringing in new clients, and the unethical and unprofessional behavior of our fellow lawyers. I commit to making sure these resources are made more directly visible and available for you.
Safeguard Our Unified Bar
The Florida Bar has been a unified or mandatory bar for over 70 years. We are an agency of the Supreme Court of Florida in the regulation of our members, including lawyer discipline, ethics rules, and more. Through this structure, The Florida Bar provides opportunities for our lawyers through section and committee involvement, CLE programs, and legislative efforts.
The Bar addresses the other branches of government and the public on behalf of our profession and the court. We must remain a unified bar in order to protect the integrity and independence of the legal profession, and this will always remain a priority of Florida Bar leadership.
Increase Access to Justice for Floridians
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This reveals a very growing disconnect between the general population and the legal profession. At risk is not only the well-being of our citizens, but of our judicial system, as citizens know increasingly less of the legal system's value to democracy and society in general. And any disconnect between the public and the legal profession impacts the success of our livelihoods. There should be a public education system about the benefits of hiring a lawyer, a trusted professional familiar with the complexities of the legal system. Solo practitioners and small firms constitute a majority of Florida lawyers, and efforts should be focused to support and strengthen programs that will grow and sustain their law practices.
Increase the Role of Government Lawyers
Lawyers who work for municipal, county, state, and federal governments, or who represent those interests, form a vital part of our membership. Many government lawyers are involved in The Florida Bar, but there is more work to do. We must remove any barriers or misconceptions that stymie their involvement and leadership. There are untapped resources that would benefit us and our membership. This will result in a more robust organization and increase the caliber of leadership to The Florida Bar.


In the summer of 2008, Matthew Carroll decided to work as a counselor at a traditional American summer camp in upstate New York.
In the summer of 2008, Matthew Carroll decided to work as a counselor at a traditional American summer camp in upstate New York. The trip quickly turned into a journey of discovery. Having just finished college in his native country of Ireland only one week before, he thought a couple of months working in a camp would assist in his pursuit of avoiding the real world. It was exactly this mission that made him realize what the world could learn from summer camp.
1. Everyone is equal. At camp, Carroll noticed that the kids dressed the same as the counselors, counselors were dressed the same as kitchen staff, and office staff were dressed the same as the head counselors. You couldn't distinguish the kids whose parents had saved up for months to send their kids to camp from those who had spent the spare change of a week's pay.
2. Everyone is respected. While the campers and American counselors recited the Pledge of Allegiance, the international staff looked on in silence. Different faiths and different cultures were respected and tolerated. Coming from Northern Ireland this was not only a novelty, but something that impressed Carroll. People of all faiths were observing Jewish culture with respect, while back home in Northern Ireland, Christians struggle to tolerate the cultures of other Christians.
3. Camp went back to basics. Mobile phones were banned and Internet access was limited. A strong emphasis was put on keeping camp tidy, with everyone sharing in the task of keeping trash off the ground. Carroll was surprised to learn that the kids didn't seem to miss "the outside world." Bringing down the veil of technology led to more open conversation between friends, better networking and the development of new relationships.
4. Everyone was active and playing. Older kids played with younger kids, brothers played together, 21-year-olds challenged 8-year-olds to games of chess . . . and lost. Kids were able to play outside in a safe environment the way they used to.
So what can the world learn from camp? In short, to let kids be kids. According to Rodger Popkin, owner/director of Blue Star Camps and past national president for the American Camp Association, camp is a human relations laboratory - where people are encouraged to invent and re-invent themselves. The process of self-invention will involve all the building blocks necessary for a life based on self-knowledge, focused purpose, and a well-defined understanding of our personal place in the world.


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The Prof. and I took off on a hike in the area of Théoule-sur-Mer, to the west of Nice, the other day -- our first hike in a very, very long time. We've started looking for new outdoor adventures around the area and have taken a few idea from the site RandOxygene. Here are a few images from the Circuit de l'Aiguille, where I'm now planning to take my mom when she finally gets here. Not only are there plenty of interesting Mediterranean houses to look at (my mother's love of architecture can sometimes include politely peering over the backs of fences), but the mimosa trees are also in full canary bloom right now. The funny pipe-cleaner flowers remind me of those yellow cheezie-like things we used to eat in front of the TV as kids, which makes me hungry in some weird, disgusting way, but they're also kind of magical to look at. I'd only seen one tree at a time before, but on the sides of these hills, there were hundreds.
At the end of the hike (or in the middle, because we still had to find our way back), we were surprised to come upon a huge, 12-metre monument tucked in among mimosa trees: Notre Dame d'Afrique, a replica of an Algerian statue depicting a black Virgin Mary.
Tanya February 11, 2011 at 1:20 p.m.
Didn't know they were Canadian. I LOVE Cheezies. Oh, they're so good!
Anyway, thanks for the tidbit; I didn't know the tree was a mimosa tree. We have one by the lower entrance and I really like it. It's good to know what it's called.
Kerry MacGregor February 13, 2011 at 5:15 a.m.
I've never been, but from the pictures it seems that the flowers also come in human form.


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import imaplib
import logging
import random

import cache
import messageinfo
import stringscanner

MAILBOX_GMAIL_ALL_MAIL = "[Gmail]/All Mail"
MAILBOX_GMAIL_PREFIX = "[Gmail]"

class Mail(object):
  def __init__(self, server, use_ssl, username, password,
      record=False, replay=False, max_messages=-1, random_subset=False):
    self.__server = server
    self.__username = username
    self.__record = record
    self.__replay = replay
    self.__max_messages = max_messages
    self.__random_subset = random_subset

    self.__current_mailbox = None

    if record or replay:
      self.__cache = cache.FileCache()

    imap_constructor = use_ssl and imaplib.IMAP4_SSL or imaplib.IMAP4

    logging.info("Connecting")

    self.__mail = imap_constructor(server)

    logging.info("Logging in")

    self.__mail.login(username, password)

  def GetMailboxes(self):
    logging.info("Getting mailboxes")

    r, mailboxes_data = self.__mail.list()
    self.__AssertOk(r)

    mailboxes = []
    for mailbox_data in mailboxes_data:
      s = stringscanner.StringScanner(mailbox_data)

      attributes = s.ConsumeValue()
      s.ConsumeAll(" ")
      delimiter = s.ConsumeValue()
      s.ConsumeAll(" ")
      name = s.ConsumeValue()

      if not "\\Noselect" in attributes and \
          name.find(MAILBOX_GMAIL_PREFIX) != 0:
        mailboxes.append(name)

    return mailboxes

  def SelectAllMail(self):
    self.SelectMailbox(MAILBOX_GMAIL_ALL_MAIL)

  def SelectMailbox(self, mailbox):
    logging.info("Selecting mailbox '%s'", mailbox)
    r, data = self.__mail.select(mailbox)
    self.__AssertOk(r)

    self.__current_mailbox = mailbox

  def GetMessageIds(self):
    message_infos = self.__UidFetch("ALL", "(INTERNALDATE RFC822.SIZE)")

    return [m.GetMessageId() for m in message_infos]

  def GetMessageInfos(self):
    return self.__UidFetch(
        "ALL",
        "(UID FLAGS INTERNALDATE RFC822.SIZE RFC822.HEADER)",
        self.__max_messages)

  def Logout(self):
    logging.info("Logging out")

    self.__mail.close()
    self.__mail.logout()

  def __UidFetch(self, search_criterion, fetch_parts, max_fetch=-1):
    logging.info("Fetching message infos")

    logging.info("  Fetching message list")
    data = self.__UidCommand("SEARCH", search_criterion)

    message_ids = data[0].split()

    logging.info("  %d messages were listed" % len(message_ids))

    if max_fetch != -1 and len(message_ids) > max_fetch:
      if self.__random_subset:
        # Pick random sample when there is a max, so that we get more
        # interesting data. However, use the same seed so that runs will be
        # deterministic and we can take advantage of record/replay
        random.seed(len(message_ids))

        # If possible, select a random sample from a recent subset of messages
        subset_size = max_fetch * 30
        if len(message_ids) > subset_size:
          message_ids = message_ids[-subset_size - 1:-1]

        message_ids = random.sample(message_ids, max_fetch)
      else:
        message_ids = message_ids[-max_fetch - 1:-1]

    message_infos = []

    # Fetch in smaller chunks, so that record/replay can be used when fetches
    # fail (to allow caching of successful chunks) and to have better progress
    # display
    chunk_size = fetch_parts.find("HEADER") != -1 and 1000 or 100000

    for i in xrange(0, len(message_ids), chunk_size):
      chunk_start = i
      chunk_end = i + chunk_size
      if chunk_end > len(message_ids):
        chunk_end = len(message_ids)

      chunk_message_ids = message_ids[chunk_start:chunk_end]

      logging.info("  Fetching info for %d messages (%d/%d)",
          len(chunk_message_ids),
          chunk_end,
          len(message_ids))

      fetch_reply = self.__UidCommand(
          "FETCH",
          ",".join(chunk_message_ids),
          fetch_parts)

      logging.info("  Parsing replies")

      message_infos.extend(self.__ParseFetchReply(fetch_reply))

    logging.info("  Got %d message infos" % len(message_infos))

    return message_infos

  def __UidCommand(self, command, *args):
    if self.__record or self.__replay:
      cache_key = "%s-%s-%s-%s-%s" % (
          self.__server, self.__username, self.__current_mailbox,
          command, " ".join(args))

    if self.__replay:
      cached_response = self.__cache.Get(cache_key)
      if cached_response:
        return cached_response

    r, data = self.__mail.uid(command, *args)
    self.__AssertOk(r)

    if self.__record:
      self.__cache.Set(cache_key, data)

    return data

  def __ParseFetchReply(self, fetch_reply):
    s = stringscanner.StringScanner(fetch_reply)

    message_infos = []

    while s.Peek():
      current_message_info = messageinfo.MessageInfo()
      message_infos.append(current_message_info)

      # The sequence ID is first, with all the data in parentheses
      sequence_id = s.ReadUntil(" ")
      s.ConsumeAll(" ")

      s.ConsumeChar("(")

      while s.Peek() != ")":
        s.ConsumeAll(" ")
        name = s.ReadUntil(" ")
        s.ConsumeAll(" ")

        value = s.ConsumeValue()

        current_message_info.PopulateField(name, value)

      s.ConsumeChar(")")

    return message_infos

  def __AssertOk(self, response):
    assert response == "OK"