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Officials search for missing teen after 2 adults found dead in Barron County home
Authorities say a missing teenage girl could be in danger after two adults were found dead in a home in western Wisconsin.
Officials search for missing teen after 2 adults found dead in Barron County home Authorities say a missing teenage girl could be in danger after two adults were found dead in a home in western Wisconsin. Check out this story on postcrescent.com: https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/2018/10/15/police-search-teen-after-2-adults-found-dead-barron-county-home/1647773002/
Associated Press Published 10:50 a.m. CT Oct. 15, 2018 | Updated 9:26 a.m. CT Jan. 11, 2019
Jayme Closs(Photo: Barron County Sheriff's Department)
BARRON, Wis. (AP) — Authorities searched Monday for a 13-year-old girl they believe is in danger after her parents were found dead in their western Wisconsin home.
Deputies went to the home in Barron after dispatchers received a 911 call from an unknown person at around 1 a.m. Monday, Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said. He said they found the bodies of Jayme Closs' parents, who were later identified by the sheriff's department as 56-year-old James Closs and his 46-year-old wife, Denise Closs. Fitzgerald also said there had been gunshots, but he stopped short of saying that's how the couple died.
"At the end of the day, I want a 13-year-old here safe and sound. That's our goal. That's our only goal right now," Fitzgerald said at a news briefing.
Investigators don't have any leads or suspects, but they have enlisted the help of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the FBI, which has agents who specialize in missing children cases, the sheriff said. He said Jayme is not considered a suspect in her parents' deaths.
Deputies searched the area around the family's home with drones and infrared equipment, but they didn't find any clues as to her whereabouts. Fitzgerald said investigators are frustrated they haven't developed any leads and asked for the public's help with any information about what could have happened to the girl.
An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing Wisconsin teenager whose parents were found dead in their home. (Oct. 15)
Officers also were at Jayme's middle school talking with her friends and acquaintances, hoping to develop some leads, officials said.
An Amber Alert was issued Monday for Jayme, although it did not include information about a suspect or vehicle.
Jayme is described as 5-feet (1.5 meters) tall and 100 pounds (45 kilograms), with strawberry-blond hair and green eyes.
Barron is about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northeast of Minneapolis.
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Andrew Ray est un acteur anglais né le  et mort le .

Biographie

Vie privée
Il est le fils de , comédien anglais populaire dans les années 1950 et 60 et le frère de l'acteur Robin Ray.

Filmographie sélective

 1950 : Le Moineau de la Tamise
 1953 : Escape by Night
 1953 : The Yellow Balloon
 1955 : Hold-up en plein ciel (A Prize of Gold) de Mark Robson
 1955 : Escapade
 1957 : La Femme en robe de chambre (Woman in a Dressing Gown)
 1958 : Inspecteur de service (Gideon's Day)
 1959 : Teddy Boys (Serious Charge) de Terence Young
 1962 : Twice Round the Daffodils
 1964 : Dans les mailles du filet (The System), de Michael Winner
 1974 : Great Expectations
 1978 : Edward & Mrs. Simpson
 1980 : Bizarre, bizarre
 1980 : Le lion sort ses griffes (Rough Cut (film))
 1981 : L'Autre enfer (L'Altro inferno)
 1981 : Le Bunker (The Bunker) de George Schaefer (TV)
 1983 : Death of an Expert Witness
 1993 : Peak Practice

Liens externes

Naissance en mai 1939
Mort d'une crise cardiaque
Décès en août 2003
Acteur anglais
Décès à 64 ans

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The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout its local service area. The upcoming grant application deadline is Oct. 15.
The People Fund is supported solely by Great Lakes Energy members who allow their electric cooperative to round up their bill each month to the next dollar. Since 1999, more than $3.3 million in grants have been awarded to charitable and community organizations throughout Great Lakes Energy's 26-county service area, which stretches from Kalamazoo to the Mackinac Straits. The People Fund awarded $216,155 in grants in 2017. View a list of 2018 grants here.
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In light of the raising concern about environmental issues, consumers and the society are increasingly emphasising the importance of green innovations. However, actual sales of green products do not reflect consumers' sentiments. Thus, there is an unexploited market potential for green products. Consequently, to influence consumers to choose greener alternatives, and thereby increasing sales of green products, we need information about consumers' decision making processes in relation to green behavior. This can in turn contribute to maintain a greener society.
The purpose of this paper was therefore to explore important drivers for consumers' intentions to adopt green products. More specifically, we employed an extended version of the Theory of Planned Behavior model, studying the effects of green product beliefs, attitude, social norm, perceived behavioral control and brand equity on consumers' intentions to adopt green products. Additionally, we investigated if attitude and brand equity mediated the effect between green product beliefs and intention. Lastly, we explored if there could be any differences in consumers' drivers for choosing green products depending on the degree of product involvement.
To collect the necessary data, we applied a questionnaire research within a cross-sectional design (N=387), that we further analysed using SPSS 25 and Mplus 7.4. The results show that attitude, social norm, perceived behavioral control and brand equity are important factors to influence consumers' intention to adopt green products. Additionally, green product beliefs were found to be important for predicting consumers' intentions as they indirectly affect intention through attitude.


Jourdain Natasha Searles hails from Augusta, Georgia. She has a B.A. in Communications: TV & Cinema from Augusta University and an M.F.A. in Dramatic Writing from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She writes cultural criticism, screenplays, plays and creative nonfiction.
She co-hosts the weekly Bad Romance Podcast with fellow comedian and writer Bronwyn Isaac. Each week, they analyze a bad romantic film as well as provide criticism for the genre as a whole.
Jourdain is a life-long student of film. She created the media criticism website, fishnet cinema. Jourdain is the primary contributor, with guest pieces written exclusively by women and femmes.
She performs stand-up comedy all over New York City. Her monthly stand-up show Madams of the Universe has been at QED Astoria since 2016. She has also performed at Union Hall, Broadway Comedy Club, The PIT, Under St. Marks, The Creek and the Cave and The Footlight among many other venues.
Jourdain is a queer feminist and leftist. She is also visually disabled, which is subject she discusses frequently within her work. With her writing and comedy, she strives to represent women of color in all their complexities.


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2014 Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon Remarks: Marijane Benner Browne '83, P'18 Archives
May 9, 2014 by Doug Cook
Trustee emerita Marijane Benner Brown '83, P'18 delivered remarks at the Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon May 8, 2014, in Thorne Hall.
It is with great delight that I join you today. A few years ago, when serving as chair of the Admissions and Financial Aid Committee of the Board of Trustees, I had the pleasure of hosting this event on several occasions. I am hard-pressed to think of a happier occasion in the life of our college community. This year, it is especially joyous for me, as I have recently learned that my oldest son Robert, a high school senior, will be coming to Bowdon this fall. At the time of such an individual milestone for my family and me, the importance of what those of us in this room and a wide cadre of others are trying to do to open Bowdoin's doors to future generations of exceptional young women and men without regard to ability to pay really hits home.
Marijane Benner Browne '83, P'18
Why is it important to do so? The numbers clearly indicate that we would be able to fill the entering class many times over with bright, capable students even if we provided little or no financial aid or turned from need based aid to merit aid — this year, for example, we had almost 7000 applications for less than 500 spots, and I have no doubt that we could fill the class with impressive students whose families could and would pay full freight.
Even though we could do so, I think we all instinctively cringe at the thought. Doing so would not be consonant with our devotion to the common good.
It would mean that we would arbitrarily turn away a substantial number of the best and the brightest.
It would diminish the experience of current Bowdoin students by keeping from them the diversity of points of view which students from a range of backgrounds can provide, thus limiting the quality of their education and leaving them less equipped to face a world where nimbleness of mind, tenacity, flexibility and ability to think broadly and creatively are critical competitive advantages.
But to me, the real reason we care about opening the doors of the Bowdoin opportunity as wide as we can has a very personal face.
It is present in the face of Tung Nguyen, whom you will hear from momentarily, as engaging, personable and accomplished a young man as you could hope to meet. Whether he pursues a career in science, health, medicine, business or something totally different, it will not matter. This is a young man who will make all kinds of positive contributions to the world around him.
It is present in some well-known alumni who benefited from financial assistance to attend the College:
George Mitchell, former US Senator and broker of the Northern Irish peace accord, to name just two of his many accomplishments.
My personal hero, Geoffrey Canada, founder of the Harlem Children's Zone and one of the country's leading voices on education and education reform.
It is present in Bowdoin alumni whom I have been blessed to count as good friends over the years:
David Morales, current trustee of the College; former heavyweight in Massachusetts state government circles and now in the private health care sector; I first knew David, a native of Lynn, Massachusetts, as a fiery student and young alumnus voice for increasing diversity at the College.
Karen Edwards Hines and Roodly Jean, two of the first Boston public school students I was heavily engaged in recruiting to Bowdoin in the 90s. Karen, now a successful entrepreneur and business owner, and Roodly, a teacher and chair of the language department at a Boston area high school, came to Bowdoin at a time when it was highly unusual to find natives of St. Vincent and Haiti, and graduates of Dorchester High and English High, at Bowdoin. Karen's newborn son and my younger son shared their respective first play dates together 14 years ago, and I, in the company of my older son Robert, delivered the toast at Roodly's wedding. Today, whether reading one of Karen's publications or standing and talking with Roodly at the 1794 reception in Boston in February, I feel a mother's pride at the polished and articulate professional each has become.
Three lawyers:
Peter Lyle, a veteran of NY's ABCD program before coming to Bowdoin and member of the admissions staff after graduating from Bowdoin. After he headed to law school, I tried desperately to recruit him to my law firm at the time, only to ultimately follow him to my current firm, Ropes & Gray.
Cassandro Joseney, another Boston public high school student and Posse scholar, and Michel Bamani, whom I met after he graduated from Bowdoin and law school. Fresh from law school at the height of the recession, both hit the job market when it hit bottom. Their tenacity and resilience, together with the power of the Bowdoin network, saw them through to promising and fulfilling career opportunities in the law where each is flourishing today.
Each of these individuals has made a powerful personal impact on me. Moreover, there is no question in my mind that Bowdoin is better because each of these individuals chose to come here, and Bowdoin, in turn, chose to support them. Yet for all the joy of their many accomplishments, I am reminded that the path to ensuring opportunity for them and others like them has been neither easy nor straightforward.
It required grit, determination, hard work and courage from each of these individuals. But it also required enormous commitment of resources from the College. By way of example, in 1983, when I graduated from Bowdoin, 35 % of students received aid. In 1994, when I became a trustee of the College, 36 % of students received aid. For the 2013-2014 academic year, that figure had increased to 46% of students. From 1983 to 2013, the average grant as a percentage of cost of attendance went from 40% to a whopping 67%.
These changes did not occur by accident. They sprang from the will of our community as a whole – students, faculty, staff, board, alumni – to make educating a more diverse – in the broadest sense of the word – student body a priority and from the dedication of a president and a board of trustees who were willing to ensure that necessary resources were available. Barry – you are to me a friend, a mentor, and an inspiration, but of all the things I cherish about you, your devotion to ensuring access is at the very top of the list.
Today, much remains to be done to ensure that a Bowdoin education can be available not only to the least affluent families but also to families firmly in the middle class, for as the comprehensive fee has risen, the ability of these families to take advantage of a Bowdoin education has been compromised. I challenge each of us to answer President Mills' call so that the Bowdoin we all cherish – the Bowdoin whose proud community my son will join this fall – will continue to flourish, to educate the best and the brightest and to serve the common good.
Multicultural Alumni Connect at Career Panel & Reception
Holding History in the Palm of One's Hand: Contemporary Perspectives on Medals and Coins from Antiquity to the Recent Past
Focus on Kate Furbish
Object Preview for "Material Resources: Intersections of Art and the Environment"
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Q: How to stop Mac reconnecting network volume I have a network volume on my NAS (QNAP) that my Mac keeps remounting (unless I turn off the NAS - which defeats the object).
I did have it at one time in my "Login Items", but it has since been deleted.
If I turn the NAS back on, eventually the mount point (it was mounted via afp, if that matters) re-appears. I also end up with multiple mounted occurrences in /Volumes folder, like it keeps getting remounted:
/Volumes/Multmedia
/Volumes/Multmedia-1
/Volumes/Multmedia-2
/Volumes/Multmedia-3
...
etc
I have searched around, but can't find anything obvious that is causing this.
Also, even after I "eject" the remote volume it gets remounted sometime later, but what surprised me is that I see no errors shown if I turn off the NAS. I've checked the console log, but there's so much there I could easily has missed it.
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Edit: after following @GordonDavisson suggest and running the fs_usage for hours, it finally re-appeared:
17:59:54  mkdir             /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000029   NetAuthSysAg
17:59:54    HFS_update      /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000001   diskarbitrat
17:59:54  mkdir             /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000093   diskarbitrat
17:59:54    HFS_update      /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000001   diskarbitrat
17:59:54  chown             /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000014   diskarbitrat
17:59:54  open              /Volumes/Multimedia/.autodiskmounted         0.000053   NetAuthSysAg
17:59:54  getattrlist       /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000006   NetAuthSysAg
17:59:54  lstat64           /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000010   fseventsd
17:59:54  fsgetpath         /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000003   Finder
17:59:54  fsgetpath         /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000003   Google Chrom
17:59:54  fsgetpath         /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000002   com.apple.ap
17:59:54  mount             /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.004279   NetAuthSysAg
17:59:54  getattrlist       /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000005   coreservices
17:59:54  getattrlist       /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000008   diskarbitrat
17:59:54  pathconf          /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000003   coreservices
17:59:54  pathconf          /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000001   coreservices
17:59:54  fsctl             /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000025   NetAuthSysAg
17:59:54  fsctl             /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000004   NetAuthSysAg
17:59:54  fsctl             /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000003   NetAuthSysAg
17:59:54  fsctl             /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000003   NetAuthSysAg
17:59:54  fsctl             /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000012   NetAuthSysAg
17:59:54  fsctl             /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000003   NetAuthSysAg
17:59:54  fsctl             /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000003   NetAuthSysAg
17:59:54  fsctl             /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000003   NetAuthSysAg
17:59:54  fsctl             /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000003   NetAuthSysAg
17:59:54  fsctl             /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000002   NetAuthSysAg
17:59:54  fsctl             /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000002   NetAuthSysAg
17:59:54  fsctl             /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000003   NetAuthSysAg
17:59:54  fsctl             /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000012   NetAuthSysAg
17:59:54  fsctl             /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000002   NetAuthSysAg
17:59:54  getattrlist       /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000009   mds
17:59:54  getattrlist       /Volumes/Multimedia                          0.000006   mds

So, it looks like NetAuthSysAg has something to do with it.

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Home » Accessories » work bling.
i have been working at my company's northpark location for over a month now. it's been over a month of playing dress up and wearing the NIQUEA.D jewelry line that the store (the only store in the state of texas) showcases. i'll admit that sometimes when i get ready to go to work, i base my outfit on what possible jewelry i will be wanting to wear. and i've been wearing a ton of dresses. it's been fun.
the otazu trunk show has been featured at the store for over a month now, and it has been my guilty pleasure. i love clear jewels (swarovski crystals), so you will see me wearing a lot of them. i should wear more colored pieces so i can show them off on the next blog. but for now, enjoy….
these first 4 are by (rodrigo) otazu. i love them all. i want them all. the second necklace was bought by a client that asked her husband if she could buy it before she made the purchase. she collects accessories. i was so sad that it left my store. i told her (linda is her name) to wear it the next time she came to visit. i loved that necklace…and how the crystals just dripped everywhere. ugh…so amazing, these necklaces…linda ended up buying the same bracelet that i had on at the time (that i own-pics further down) and a few other crystal bracelets that i need to take pictures of because i love them. we have the exact same taste. that makes me happy.
these earrings are from our holiday collection. aren't they AMAZING!?!? the shades of blue are just gorgeous!
this bracelet and necklace is also from our holiday collection made by sorrelli. the bracelet makes me feel fierce with the gunmetal and crystals. i love how it looks like a blingy cuff. the necklace is from sorrelli's french blush line and i obviously love it because i love pink and black! i want the entire french blush line. it's super pretty!
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Mary Ann joined the EWL in 2003 and works as Office Manager, ensuring the smooth management of finances, human resources and administration. She is a member of the Management Team. Prior to this, Mary Ann gained over 20 years of experience in the private sector as a Management Information Service (MIS) Supervisor for a Multinational medical company. In this capacity, one of Mary Ann's main tasks was analysing the needs and requirements of end users and communicating these needs to the programmers, to ensure that the programmes where operational and implemented. Mary Ann was also responsible for supervising the daily running of the MIS department and the monthly financial closing.


Karma Automotive has announced that BMW has agreed to be a supplier of automotive parts.
BMW will supply Karma Automotive with their latest powertrain components, including high voltage battery charging systems and a wide range of hybrid and EV systems. Karma Automotive will integrate the first BMW components into its plug-in hybrid flagship vehicle, which will re-launch in 2016. "The Wanxiang Group is giving Karma Automotive the opportunity to bring a stunning car back to the market, and the partnership with BMW and their outstanding track record is a great fit for the future," said Karma's CEO Tom Corcoran. "We will continue to develop beautiful cars with the latest cutting edge hybrid and EV technology." Co-founder Bernhard Koehler said; "I'm personally excited and incredibly proud we will be integrating the sophistication, integrity and character of the BMW powertrain into our own. Karma Automotive products and ultimately our customers will be the greatest benefactors of this fantastic relationship."


We believe that successful engagement can reduce credit risk, unlock value and influence positive impact.
It's important to view the FOMC's forecast update within the broader context of a still-low neutral policy rate.
February's slower core inflation was in line with expectations, following January's bump in hospital reimbursement rates and post-holiday normalization in retail goods prices.
Group CIO Dan Ivascyn discusses where PIMCO sees opportunities for investors in today's markets.
Market participants have been puzzled by the decline in the U.S. dollar since the November 2016 election. Expectations over future central bank moves and short-term interest rates offer one explanation.


James McGill Buchanan may be the most influential conservative economic thinker you've never heard of. His belief that liberty (in the free-markets sense) was incompatible with democracy (in the people-power sense) has shaped the conservative movement from the Goldwater era to the present, according to a new book by Nancy MacLean, Democracy in Chains (Alex Shephard in The New Republic).
MacLean traces the roots of Buchanan's thinking to the dawn of the school voucher movement in the fallout of the Brown v. Board of Education decision that barred segregated schools. In his lifetime, Buchanan, who died four years ago, was often overshadowed by Milton Friedman, who became the celebrity market-promoting economist.
Facebook is hitting the two billion user mark right about now. It's also in the process of becoming one of the world's largest censors, as it doubles its staff of "content reviewers" to more than 7000 to try to keep up with a rising tide of illegal, hateful, or abusive posts.
Julia Angwin and Hannes Grassegger of ProPublica take a long, fascinating look at the troubles Facebook is getting into by hiring a deletion army. The company is in effect setting itself up as a quasi-legal authority over expression on its platform — one whose laws are not published, whose enforcers are anonymous, and whose judgments cannot be appealed.
That virus that shut down networks around the world this week, the one that's been dubbed Petya, isn't propagating like crazy anymore. But as we've learned more about it, it has begun to look even more consequential — less of a disaster than a prophecy.
Point one: Petya turns out not to be "ransomware" at all. It asked users to pay money to free their data, but their data has already been deleted (The Verge).
What's In a Conference Room Name?
The Quartz piece offers a lengthy, though hardly exhaustive, catalog of some representative conference-room-naming practices today. Sometimes the schemes are straightforward: At Elon Musk's SpaceX, the names are those of legendary space explorers. Twitter uses bird species and, since moving into its downtown San Francisco HQ, names related to the history of its home town.
Posted on June 28, 2017 August 28, 2018 scott-rosenbergTags Bigco, Conference, Corporate Culture, Culture, StartupLeave a comment on What's In a Conference Room Name?
Ransomware attacks — in which virally propagated malware spreads from computer to computer, locking up owners' data until a ransom is paid — are becoming a regular thing. Yesterday the latest one emerged in Europe, hobbling banks, communications systems, and power companies in Ukraine and spreading sporadically around the world (The Guardian).
The new attack is similar to the Wannacry incident last month in that it exploits an old vulnerability in Microsoft Windows — if you're up to date, you should be safe — and depends, at least in part, on hacking tools originally developed by the NSA.
EU to Google: Your Product Listings Are Self-Serving. Pay Up.
You know how, when you search Google for some kind of product, the top of the results page displays a row of ad boxes for the product? That's called Google Shopping, and it just cost the company $2.7 billion in fines from the European Union. Regulators there charge that Google has favored its own shopping search tool at the expense of competitors' offerings (The New York Times).
That penalty amount is way higher than experts expected, and it holds dark omens for Google. It's not that the large penalty is itself a serious problem for the wealthy company; it earned twice that amount in the first quarter of this year alone.
Posted on June 28, 2017 August 28, 2018 scott-rosenbergTags AI, Brexit, Europe, Google, PoliticsLeave a comment on EU to Google: Your Product Listings Are Self-Serving. Pay Up.
Last week The Information posted a story detailing multiple incidents in which a venture capitalist named Justin Caldbeck of Binary Capital made sexual advances upon female entrepreneurs his firm was investing in (or considering investing in) — six incidents documented in total, three in which the accusers went on the record with their names.
It's hardly a shock to learn that such things happen in the clubby, male-dominated VC industry, which has had its share of gender-related scandals over the years. But it's a clear sign that the business of funding the future is in serious need of self-examination and reform.
Antitrust fights in the tech industry have always been problematic. Software is a "non-rival" good — additional copies cost nothing to produce, and one person possessing it doesn't exclude another — so monopolies don't feel like such a big problem, and the industry changes so quickly that monopolies tend to be fleeting. The last big antitrust battle in tech, the 1990s-era case against Microsoft, created a lot of sound and fury but mostly succeeded in distracting, rather than dismantling, its target.
Nonetheless, Amazon's deal to buy Whole Foods has raised a whole new wave of antitrust talk — like this in-depth discussion in The Yale Law Journal, or this essay by Oliver Staley in Quartz that compares Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to John D. Rockefeller.


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Q: Pass object as parameter in ProcessBuilder? I want to pass two or more object as parameter into the ProcessBuilder for the purpose of run program as seprate process. I tried the following code but it doesn't work.
public static int exec(FTP ftp, Stage stage) throws IOException,
                                               InterruptedException {
        String javaHome = System.getProperty("java.home");
        String javaBin = javaHome +
                File.separator + "bin" +
                File.separator + "java";
        String classpath = System.getProperty("java.class.path");
        String className = Test.class.getCanonicalName();

        ProcessBuilder builder = new ProcessBuilder(
                javaBin, "-cp", classpath, className+" "+ftp+" "+stage);

        Process process = builder.start();
        process.waitFor();
        return process.exitValue();
    }

And Here is the Test.class
public class Test extends Application
{
    String lol = "000";
    public Test(FTP ftp, Stage stage)
    {
        // The logic goes here for those passed parameter
        System.out.println("This is Test");
    }

    @Override
    public void start(Stage arg0) throws Exception
    {
        // TODO Auto-generated method stub
        arg0.setTitle("Hello there");
        arg0.setWidth(200);
        arg0.setHeight(200);

        arg0.setScene(new Scene(new Pane(new Label(lol)),1000,1000));
        arg0.show();
    }
}

Here Test class is not executing but If I remove those two parameter then only it works. Can somene please tell me how to pass object as parameter?

A: No, you cannot pass an instance object across a process boundary (well, OK, there is shared memory, but you can't use that in Java, and it's often not the right solution in C either). What you can do is pass messages between processes. Command line arguments are one way, but as you have found they're limited to data that can be serialized as strings.
The other alternative would be to serialize your objects and deserialize them in the child process. For example, you could open an ObjectOutputStream from the parent to the child's stdin and send arbitrarily complex objects through that. The objects you'd get on the other side would still be copies, though, not the same object identity as the objects in the parent process.

A: When you start a new process, it does not share any data with the parent process. That is the same as if you invoked the child process from the command line.
The only information you can provide to the child process are the ones that are accepted (understood) by that process as invocation parameters and they have to be provided as strings. The child process needs to interpret the invocation parameters and create the required objects by parsing them.
In your case - you need to provide all the important information about ftp and stage so that the new process can recreate the instances. Even then, these will be totally new objects owned by the new process, independent from the ones of the parent process.

A: ProcessBuilder can only help you when you want to run a java program as seprate process. It is not possible to pass the object parameter into the ProcessBuilder. Between the two different processes you can not directly pass the paramater. For that you can store those object into the file or can pass object through the pipe.


Finnish Defence Forces will be firing infantry- and tank weapons in the Hätilä firing range on 11 February - 15 February 2019 daily at 00:00 - 24:00 hrs.
The Danger Area is the whole Hätilä range.
The firing is carried out by Armoured Brigade.
For more details, call 0299 442 420 or 0299 442 581.


The best housing can sometimes hide itself in the plain sight. This is mainly because we are not always aware what is good and the best for our family. In addition, you need to know a thing or two about the size of the property and suit the expectations when it comes to the number of family members. The location is also one of the deciding factors when it comes to price – apartments in Warsaw or other capital will be much more expensive than a house in a rural locale. Each potential region may be fitting your tastes – it all depends on your personal preferences. Nothing is impossible – you just simply have to acquire new information. Then there is of course the question of following trends. If you regularly buy some useful press titles that will give you an appropriate knowledge, you are more likely to find a good investment opportunity or house to live in. It is all determined by your needs – if you are only interested in sightseeing Warsaw , it is of course better to find an apartment for rent rather that a hotel room or a house all for yourself.
You can of course invest today in almost everything that comes to mind. Construction investments are the new goldmine on the market. It turns out that you can find some beautiful and modern apartments in Warsaw which can actually be a very interesting prospect for some wealthy investor. A peculiar phenomenon in Poland is the fact that the country became a very profitable investment locale for foreign entrepreneurs. As an emerging economy, Poland i simply an attractive place.. When you think about it in more detail, you can actually easily find a whole bunch of interesting offers in very large cities which should satisfy the investment needs of a lot of people with big money. Naturally, something interesting for small investors can be also found in Polish cities. Many people are trying, for example, to buy apartments in historic cities to rent them to tourists. If you are investing in this type of property in the Polish capital, it is worth searching for apartments near the places worth seeing in Warsaw.
These analytical methods will help you decide on what should be at the center of our attention. If, in the end, we know exactly what to expect from the different places, you will quickly come across many customers willing to rent the property. What matters is a very thorough analysis supported by a rational assessment. When you know where all the best restaurants and museums are, you can use this knowledge to your advantage. You can still benefit from this by offering a variety of interesting information to your consumers through advertising leaflets. Lots of attractions and venues nearby always attracts potential customers. It is also well worth to advertise in different places, but to really see the profit, you can consider hiring a professional realtors. Real estate agents are simply necessary here.


These images represent part of a larger project exploring ideas of memory and loss. There will be a series of archival family photographs placed next to a photograph of the same location, years later. The framing will be identical, the content will not.


Group study rooms are equipped with white boards, computers and LCD screens.
You need to be a group of at least three (3) persons to use most of our group study rooms. The two exceptions are rooms M-7113 and M-7115, where groups of two (2) persons are allowed.
The library's group study rooms can only be used by groups of 3 students or more, for a maximum of 4 hours. All members of a same group can NOT reserve a group study room more than once during the same day. Groups of 2 persons may use the room L-7615.
The student, who reserved the room, is responsible for bringing back the room key to the Circulation Desk and for ensuring that the group study room is left clean and tidy.
Located in section L-7 behind the Reference Service counter, are 4 islets available for team work.
2 islets are equipped with a round table surrounded by benches and fitted with a computer screen. They can accommodate up to 4 people.
2 islets are equipped with large screen. They can accommodate up to 6 people.
Located on the first floor of the library, this large room is available for group study. The furniture can be moved easily to facilitate dialogue. Room L-7615 can be used for groups of 2 or more.


Good morning! As planned, I made my Italian sausage into a meat patty and put it in a hamburger bun. I also had a glass of milk. No salt was required, as the patty was very salty already. Good deal, as seasoning also counts! If I would have tasted this patty in my normal meal, I would definitely complain about that because it is very salty! I was not able to have coffee because I could not afford it. It has been almost 10 years that I have not had coffee with my morning breakfast!
Before I knew about the hunger challenge, I booked a 9-hole golf game, thinking that it was lucky that the program did not prevent a daily spending limit on entertainment! The golfing did consume a bit more energy that I thought, because I was walking and the game was slow, with the people in front of us playing very slowly. I spent almost 2.5 hours on 9 holes, which consumed extra energy indeed. I started to regret a little bit of playing, but then I thought I could use it as a weight loss opportunity.
I went home for lunch. I had steamed corn and one slice of pizza. I felt full enough, for the time being. One hour later, a reminder popped up on my iPhone. 17:00 Dinner at Charlie-Gittos in Chesterfield with friends!!! OMG, I totally forgot about that. What was I going to do in the restaurant when everybody was enjoying the excellent Italian food? I was thinking either we postpone the dinner or I excuse myself. Neither of those options worked because this was a farewell party for my son Shawn and my wife Stacey for their summer break back to Hong Kong for 2.5 months! This was the only night available so I had to go!
I told everyone that I would go but only to watch everybody else eat. I was embarrassed to tell the waitress that I could only have tap water and the free bread. Everybody was laughing as they know that I like eating and drinking a lot! My friends and family were preparing to see me fail but I did not! It was, of course, very tough watching people eat the delicious shrimps and steaks and drink the bubbling beer and wine. It helped that there were so many people there to help "monitor" me. In a way I was promoting the program and I asked them to join me.
I was eating the free bread that was given before the appetizers were served. It was very good bread and I took three slices. I thought that this could be cheating, though it is theoretically free, it was actually included in the paid meals my friends and family purchased so I stopped eating. My stomach was full of bread and water and I could definitely feel it.
As a night person, I normally go to bed late. At 10:00pm, I started feeling hungry. I tried to resist the feeling by not thinking about it, but finally I could not manage and decided to eat an apple. It was not enough as I still felt hungry, probably because of no protein. The first day passed with lots of temptation and a hungry stomach at bed time.


Black traditional foot stompin gospel spiced with a hint of country.
"I MAY BE HOPPIN" is guaranteed to make you taste and see the things of GOD through the voice of his ambassador and servant. With the addition of steel guitars and a twist of country in some of the featured tracks, this latest endeavor will sure speak to a larger southern gospel audience.


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package ohtu.kivipaperisakset;

import java.util.Scanner;

public class KPSTekoaly {

    private static final Scanner scanner = new Scanner(System.in);

    public void pelaa() {
        Tuomari tuomari = new Tuomari();
        Tekoaly tekoaly = new Tekoaly();

        System.out.print("Ensimmäisen pelaajan siirto: ");
        String ekanSiirto = scanner.nextLine();
        String tokanSiirto;

        tokanSiirto = tekoaly.annaSiirto();
        System.out.println("Tietokone valitsi: " + tokanSiirto);

        while (onkoOkSiirto(ekanSiirto) && onkoOkSiirto(tokanSiirto)) {
            tuomari.kirjaaSiirto(ekanSiirto, tokanSiirto);
            System.out.println(tuomari);
            System.out.println();

            System.out.print("Ensimmäisen pelaajan siirto: ");
            ekanSiirto = scanner.nextLine();

            tokanSiirto = tekoaly.annaSiirto();
            System.out.println("Tietokone valitsi: " + tokanSiirto);
            tekoaly.asetaSiirto(ekanSiirto);

        }

        System.out.println();
        System.out.println("Kiitos!");
        System.out.println(tuomari);
    }

    private static boolean onkoOkSiirto(String siirto) {
        return "k".equals(siirto) || "p".equals(siirto) || "s".equals(siirto);
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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I design things for fun (and money). Be it a logo, online course, marketing video, coffee mug, professional development training or t-shirt, I'm a designer at heart and would love to design for you!
Parley Design Co. is my side-hustle. By day I am an Instructional Designer in higher education, helping faculty marry aesthetic and pedagogy in online learning.
"Phil is a great partner and takes the time to understand not just the immediate ask but the underlying ideas behind the ask. A great partner."
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WELCOME TO CABINET COTTAGE, INC. - YOUR HOME FOR COASTAL KITCHENS AND BATHS!
The route to obtaining an exquisitely designed kitchen starts off with a initial consultation/in-home measurement. Such a meeting takes place in your own home allowing us to gain an insight into the way you live and an understanding of what the kitchen means to you and your household. This would take approximately two hours, during which we spend time getting to know you, discussing your project, estimating and agreeing on a budget, developing a full and comprehensive brief, and recording detailed measurements with supporting photographs, all of which will assist us in producing an initial design concept. We will also require copies of your architect's plans, if applicable.
We will create elevations, perspectives, and floor plans. A follow-up meeting will be needed to discuss the designs and any potential modifications you would like to make. After modifications are made, we will create an estimate for cabinetry, installation, and countertops.
Gather a scrapbook of notes, photos, and articles that you have collected. Get together with your family and ask them for their input and wish lists. You may also want to review and complete the Kitchen Questionnaire. Come up with a budget you can live with.
Call us to make an appointment with Tammy Lee Bradley, Designer/Co-Owner at your home or in the studio.
We provide installation services for all products purchased through the Cabinet Cottage. These services are also available for products purchased elsewhere and will be quoted on a per job basis. Tear out and disposal of your existing cabinetry and appliances also available. For clients within Florida, installations are completed by licensed and insured co-owner, Christopher Bradley. He will coordinate with the other contractors that are required to complete your project. To ensure a quality installation, a pre-installation meeting will be held at your home, with designer and installer, to discuss the details of your plan and installation schedule.
A beautiful blend of contemporary and traditional design this kitchen features the St. Croix Inset door style finished in Salem stain on cherry (perimeter cabinetry) combined with Raisin stain on Lyptus (island).
Independent cabinetry design services and custom cabinetry delivery available nationwide.


Mary is an articulate and extremely thoughtful leader. She worked to consider all sides of any question or action that she needed to take as NAPO President. She helped the Board set strategic directions and then worked with individual Directors and our association staff to stay on target.
Mary is an excellent representative of NAPO and as President, was a speaker at numerous conferences for many of NAPO's affiliate associations as well as many NAPO chapters across the U.S. Mary quickly stepped in as the key note speaker to JALO, Japan's national professional organizing association conference when requested.
Mary is steeped in Robert's Rules and very capably can run a Board meeting of professionals, often with differing opinions, and help the Board reach a decision that can be supported by all Board members. I admire her for her calmness, wisdom and the complete commitment that she brought to the office of President. Mary's actions were always taken with NAPO's good and its future in mind.
Mary is a classic good sport. She knows how to step in, step aside and step up. Many people with her level of competence are competitive and bossy. Mary is not. I find her interested in the "greater good." One thing you should know about Mary is that she is a killer organizer which means, among other things, every contingency, option and detail will be thoroughly thought of. You might have to remind her to make a little room for wonder, ambivalence or confusion.
Mary truly does "partner with" her clients. Every time I meet with her she is totally focused and invested in me and my business. From discussing the highest concepts to physically doing the most menial tasks, she is there with me offering focus, wisdom, and clarity. She is giving me tools to successfully organize my home and business, helping me get over whatever hurdles are in my way to get things done. Now our meetings together help sustain my new skills so they become my natural habit.
I recommend Mary to anyone who needs a hand clarifying priorities, uncluttering space, and organizing for the long-term. Her work with me has been invaluable both personally and professionally.
I feel incredibly fortunate to have gotten to know and work with Mary. She brilliantly led NAPO, the nation's "Organizing Authority" through some amazing innovative changes. She did so with style, flair, and professionalism. Mary not only has the ability to "read the tea leaves," but the critical skills necessary to build a team, consensus, and motivation to execute a plan to capitalize on emerging trends.
Throughout her tenure, I've seen a multitude of improvements from enhanced communication, education and coordination throughout the industry. Mary is the consummate connector. I can literally point to dozens of examples where Mary was the catalyst that resulted in new friendships, professional relationships, guest appearances, and career broadening opportunities for me and my business. She's THAT good!
It's rare to find someone that so completely understands the complex workings of a national-level organization, is willing to roll up her sleeves to make it better, and simultaneously serve as the "face" of an industry. Mary pulls that off seemingly effortlessly.
If you're looking for someone to advise or lead your organization to the next level and beyond, look no further than Mary!
Mary led by example in demonstrating these characteristics throughout her many years of service to NAPO, and in particular during her 2 years as the NAPO President.
I had the honor of serving on the NAPO Board of Directors with Mary and was continually impressed with her consistent focus on improving the quality of engagement and involvement for our Volunteers.
Mary spearheaded the successful launch of collaborative resources for Volunteer Leaders, that were key in helping to break down the silos between volunteer committees.
Her commitment to the development of her fellow board members, led to assignments and projects that matched, stretched and challenged the skills of each individual in the ways they need to grow.
Courageously, during adverse times, including the loss of our previous president during the first few months of her term, Mary focused on making the decisions and changes that positioned our association for growth.
Mary did not step back from her potential and stepped up to lead our association with an unwavering dedication–giving of her time and energy continuously.
I for one–am better for service and leadership and recommend her with confidence!


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Q: Where do BH dissipate heat that aquire from infalling stars or matter from their accretion disks? Where do BH dissipate heat that aquire from infalling stars or matter from their accretion disks? Is BH temperature increasing due to that events?

A: Stellar-sized black holes don't emit or dissipate (almost) anything$^1$.
Some of the heat of infalling matter (which gets hot as it is funnelled towards the black hole) is radiated by that infalling matter. The rest simply ends up increasing the mass of the black hole; it is not dissipated.
Classical black holes do not have a temperature. But a quantum-mechanical treatment suggests stellar-sizes black holes might have a very low temperature, close to absolute zero, that decreases as their mass increases.
$^1$ There is a theoretical prediction of "Hawking radiation" that is totally negligible for a stellar-sized black hole.

A: A convenient definition of temperature is using black body radiation. That is if we have a black body we can define its temperature by measuring the radiation it emits and then use the Stefan-Boltzmann law, Wien's displacement law or Planck's law to relate this to a temperature. The advantage of this is that it is a universal method of measuring temperature that applies to each and every black body regardless of how the black bode was formed.
For objects that are not black bodies we can (conceptually at least) place them in thermal contact with a black body so both equilibrate to the same temperature, then measure the temperature of the black body. Though in practice most objects are close enough to black bodies that Planck's law still works.
Anyhow, when we try to apply this to a classical black body we run into an unexpected problem. Nothing can escape from a black hole event horizon, and that includes black body radiation, so a classical black hole cannot radiate. Using the above laws then tells us that the temperature of all black holes is absolute zero. That is, no matter what you throw into a black hole you cannot heat it up. The thermal energy in the objects you throw in just increases the black hole mass.
As you point out in your question it is important to differentiate between the black hole and the accretion disk surrounding it. The accretion disk is outside the event horizon and it does indeed get hot and radiate just like all other forms of matter. But this is the temperature of the accretion disk not the temperature of the black hole.
Finally, we find that once we include quantum effects it turns out that black holes do radiate and therefore do have a temperature. This is called Hawking radiation after its discoverer Stephen Hawking. However for stellar mass black holes this radiation is very, very weak and the associated temperature is so close to absolute zero that it could not ever be measured. The temperature of a black hole with the mass of the Sun would be 0.00000006 Kelvin.


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Immersive Theater
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As a director and concept developer in theater, I've always been interested in the leisure entertainment industry. One of the most important elements in my profession is storytelling and the way you visually communicate this in an interesting way. I'm building interactive art installations balancing the qualities of theatre and a theme park experience. I like to take the immersive wow factor of an attraction while maintaining a strong and emotionally rich story.
I invent fictional worlds that mix with already existing environments, creating a dialog between the real and the imagined. For me it's this mixture that makes the story way more believable and intense. By using digital illusion techniques like projection mapping or interaction with virtual character, the audience connects in a more physical and active way.
By thinking outside the "black box" I situate the audience inside a 360-degree experience while being immersed in an unfolding story.
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The asymmetrical, long lines running through this rectangle glass coffee table is a clear way to fall in love. With a clear tempered glass top and painted frame, this coffee table adds abstract art in a functional way for every room. Sold by authorized seller Zuo Modern. Contact us for volume ordering.


3200 Square Feet House Plans - The home is a reflection of the individual's own self. It's the mirror of an individual's character and of his likes and dislikes. For instance, you can clearly see that an individual is meticulous and comes with an obsessive compulsive personality when all the things in and out of his home are neatly arranged and fixed so when color schemes and patterns are implemented. On the other hand, you can see an individual cares less in looking after his home when issues are not arranged, the decorations are a mess and when the homely house seems to be unplanned.
For instance, if you plan to start a family, you will probably want a place that provides more room then. After all, you are a growing family members and that means you do not want to be stuck in a place that will be too small to carry you. And a bunch of cramped people does not usually make for the most pleasurable living situation either. You can opt to choose country French house plans that have more available space. To start with, perhaps you use those extra areas as an office or a den, nevertheless, you can convert them as you have significantly more children. If you plan on living alone or simply with a spouse or partner, you might enjoy something a little smaller then. Then you won't have as many spaces to clean, decorate and look after - that may reduce some of the stress.
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these guys know how to have fun on tests rides - weird, but fun.
The story line revolves around a Suzuki dealer "Luc Motos" at Nanterre and a geeky looking client that wants to test ride a Suzuki GSR 750 and how the test ride goes, while the second video revolves around the request of the same client to test ride Suzuki's V-Strom 650, with the dealer putting up all sorts of resistance, terrorized of letting the guy also mishandle the sports enduro tourer.
Love the VStrom one. Dunno what he's saying...but it's great riding!!!


As they drove on featureless dirt roads on the first Tuesday of 2010, John Dabiri, professor of aeronautics and bioengineering at the California Institute of Technology, and his then-student Robert Whittlesey, were inspecting a remote area of land that they hoped to purchase to test new concepts in wind power. They named their site FLOWE for Field Laboratory for Optimized Wind Energy. Situated between gentle knolls covered in sere vegetation, the four-acre parcel in Antelope Valley, California, was once destined to become a mall, but those plans fell through. The land was cheap. And, more importantly, it was windy.
Alex Riley has a Master's in zoology and writes about a variety of topics from the natural world on his blog, Bacteria to Bonobos. He tweets at @riley__alex.


Little Bird Strawberry Macaroons with a hint of white cacao are totally raw, 96% organic and bursting with delicious goodness. Our Summer inspired macaroons are the perfect seasonal treat. Stunning strawberries blended with refreshing coconut and raw cacao help remind you what a Summer is all about. Even if you're in the depths of winter, these delicate, sweet fruity morsels will transport you to a happy place, so feel free to enjoy them at any time of day or season, guilt-free.
Ingredients: Coconut*, Agave*, Coconut oil*, Strawberries (3%), Cacao Butter*(2.5%), Vanilla Extract*, Raspberry, Vanilla Bean*, Lemon*, Sea Salt*.


CC's-AASP are working to higher perceive the elements that contribute to initial and sustained involvement in bodily activity throughout age groups, gender, ethnicity, and different particular person difference components. They are also fascinated by exploring the constructive psychological outcomes related to train and physical activity. This data is important to designing applications which can be more than likely to encourage people to change into extra physically energetic, and to keep up these positive behaviors over time.


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Q: Nginx all subdomain points to one subdomain (gitlab) rule I have installed gitlab on my server and use nginx as http server... I simply used recipe for gitlab on nginx
# GITLAB
# Maintainer: @randx
# App Version: 3.0

upstream gitlab {
  server unix:/home/gitlab/gitlab/tmp/sockets/gitlab.socket;
}

server {
  listen 192.168.250.81:80;         # e.g., listen 192.168.1.1:80;
  server_name gitlab.xxx.com;     # e.g., server_name source.example.com;
  root /home/gitlab/gitlab/public;

  # individual nginx logs for this gitlab vhost
  access_log  /var/log/nginx/gitlab_access.log;
  error_log   /var/log/nginx/gitlab_error.log;

  location / {
    # serve static files from defined root folder;.
    # @gitlab is a named location for the upstream fallback, see below
    try_files $uri $uri/index.html $uri.html @gitlab;
  }

  # if a file, which is not found in the root folder is requested,
  # then the proxy pass the request to the upsteam (gitlab unicorn)
  location @gitlab {
    proxy_read_timeout 300; # https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq/issues/694
    proxy_connect_timeout 300; # https://github.com/gitlabhq/gitlabhq/issues/694
    proxy_redirect     off;

    proxy_set_header   X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
    proxy_set_header   Host              $http_host;
    proxy_set_header   X-Real-IP         $remote_addr;

    proxy_pass http://gitlab;
  }
}

gitlab.xxx.com works fine and i get gitlab web documents. But if i want another subdomain i use for Jira (jira.xxx.com) on port 80 (i setup jira on 8080 port normally) gets gitlab web site also.
How can i restrict this rule only serving for gitlab, or may be i can redirect jira.xxx.com to jira.xxx.com:8080

A: Set up another server block, and mark it as default in listen directive.


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Has Moist 24, a botanical hydrating agent, that moisturizes the upper layers of the skin for 24 hours.
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First, clean and tone your face and neck. Then, in the am and pm, apply Borghese Crema Ristorativo-24 Continuous Hydration Moisturizer.


I honestly think the "Calvinist view" is a pagan view of Yahweh. Their understanding is how Ba'al would have acted, not Yahweh.
BTW, I read once where Calvin himself did not teach the "over riding sovereignty" view, his successor did that.
I disagree–about Calvin. He most definitely did teach divine determinism. Read my book.
So, does that mean he agrees with Patrick's conclusion that Calvinism is pagan?
Calvin was committed to the doctrine of definite atonement without actually committing himself to the doctrine of definite atonement. Paul Helm explains.
While the application of it may change, God's law does not.
Puritan advice on discovering God's will.
Phil Johnson on playing nice with heretics.
What Would It Take to Change Someone's Mind on Abortion?
"It's OK to kill a baby in the womb when..."
How would you finish that sentence? That's one of the questions Ray Comfort asks in 180, a hard-hitting documentary that seeks to get people to look at the abortion issue from a perspective they may have never considered before. It's a relatively short film, only 33 minutes, but it definitely drives the point home.
Justin Taylor on the problem of angry Calvinists.
Naturally, the Society of Evangelical Arminians has the answer: "Although it seems to be a question that Calvinist leaders do not want to consider, it is worth considering whether the character of God as entailed in Calvinism contributes to anger and harshness toward others among *some* Calvinists." In other words, Calvinism makes God a "moral monster," so it's no wonder so many Calvinists are angry.
Try to understand. First of all, "once saved always saved" is not synonymous with "perseverance of the saints." The former implies that one does not have to bear fruit to demonstrate he is a believer. The latter teaches that the elect will bear fruit and persevere to the end. Secondly, professing Christians walking away from the faith merely proves what John said it proves: "They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us" (1 John 2:19).
Rob Bell's church, according to the Detroit Free Press, "came out of a strong Christian presence in west Michigan heavily influenced by Protestant traditions such as Calvinism." If by "came out of" they mean "abandoned," then that would make more sense.
Some book recommendations from Desiring God.
An Orange County couple has been ordered to stop holding a Bible study in their home on the grounds that the meeting violates a city ordinance as a "church" and not as a private gathering.
Homeowners Chuck and Stephanie Fromm, of San Juan Capistrano, were fined $300 earlier this month for holding what city officials called "a regular gathering of more than three people".
That type of meeting would require a conditional use permit as defined by the city, according to Pacific Justice Institute (PJI), the couple's legal representation.
The Fromms also reportedly face subsequent fines of $500 per meeting for any further "religious gatherings" in their home, according to PJI.
It reminds me of something I learned about China when my wife and I were there two years ago. Our guide explained that meeting and worshiping together as Christians is perfectly legal in that country...just as long as you first register with the government.
What do you think? Are the Fromms violating the command in Romans 13:1 to be subject to the governing authorities? Or is this a glimpse of things to come in a nation growing increasingly hostile to the gospel of Christ?
"Life is about swimming with a pack of predators." Thus began a sermon preached recently by Ed Young of Fellowship Church as part of his "Shark Weak" series.
The point of this particular series was to show us that we all lack the strength to face problems in life when we're ill-prepared. "We all swim with sharks," Young continued, circling around a 12-foot shark planted in the middle of the stage. "What are you dealing with? What is your shark?" I was immediately reminded of that old, hackneyed sermon lesson from the story of David and Goliath: "What are the giants in your life? Here are five stones you can use to defeat them…"
Young's congregation was treated to a video of his scuba diving trip in the Bahamas to swim with those feared predators of the deep. They witnessed their pastor getting a few tips from his instructor and then, once he was suited up, taking the Nestea plunge into a swarm of hungry sharks.
The rest of the sermon was peppered with random verses from the Bible that lent support to Young's message. For example, he quoted Matthew 10:16: "Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves," changing "wolves" to "Great White sharks" to tie it all together.
He wanted his sermon to prepare his congregation to go out and face their problems unafraid. It was, in Young's own words, a "pre-dive safety talk," and he compared God-breathed scripture to a diver's regulator, allowing one to breathe while swimming among life's sharks.
Young didn't go into much detail, leaving one to conclude that the sharks in life could include anything from a difficult co-worker to terminal cancer. He concluded up his pre-dive safety talk by encouraging his listeners to make sure they follow their diving checklists: "Listen intently, see clearly, breathe deeply, swim confidently, and God will take you to depths that you never dreamed possible."
A half-hour sermon, and that's the takeaway? No discussion of sin. No mention of God's sovereignty or decree giving an ultimate purpose for the evil we may encounter. A brief pep-talk about how God can make your life better seems to be a common theme for most pastors these days.
Rather than worrying about his congregation being shark weak, Pastor Young should be concerned about them being gospel weak. How were his words meant to encourage anyone facing real adversity?
Scripture tells us that believers will endure hardships in this life. We are, after all, living in a fallen world that is in rebellion against God. Christ's words to his disciples in Matthew 10 were a warning that they were going to suffer persecution and even death for the sake of the gospel. He explained that his followers "will be hated by all for my name's sake" (Matt. 10:22).
The life of the Christian is one marked by suffering and persecution (Luke 21:12, Rom. 8:16-17, 2 Cor. 1:6, Phil. 1:29, 1 Pet. 2:20, 3:14-17, 4:16-19). Indeed, it is because the very One we follow suffered and died in our place that we have any hope at all. Nothing we face in this world can overcome that. "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us" (Rom. 8:18).
It is no surprise that few pastors seem willing to truly exposit God's word for their congregations. Hebrews 4:12 reminds us that "the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart," and that can be infinitely more intimidating than any shark.
The theme for next year's conference: The Christian Mind.
Want a "good understanding of Calvinism"? Don't bother reading books by actual Calvinists. Instead, read those books written specifically as arguments against Calvinism. Why risk exposing yourself to the truth about what we believe?
Those who caricature the "God of Calvinism" as an angry, vengeful monster fail to understand that wrath is love's response to sin.
The six major sins straw men of Calvinism.
Randal Rauser says the "God hated Esau" passage in Romans 9:13 is of no use to the Calvinist. But isn't Romans 9 dealing with the subject of God's sovereign choice? No matter how one may want to interpret the word "hated," the point is that one was chosen and one was not, both to the glory of God and for his purposes.
Pat Robertson's Interpretation of "'Til Death Do Us Part"
When most couples get married they vow to remain faithful to each other until parted by death. That's entirely biblical, especially when you consider that marriage was designed to reflect the relationship of Christ and his bride, the church. Divorce is clearly discouraged in scripture (1 Corinthians 7) as its very existence demonstrates the hardness of man's heart (Matthew 19:8).
I hate Alzheimer's. It is one of the most awful things because here is a loved one — this is the woman or man that you have loved for 20, 30, 40 years. And suddenly that person is gone. They're gone. They are gone. So, what he says basically is correct. But I know it sounds cruel, but if he's going to do something he should divorce her and start all over again. But to make sure she has custodial care and somebody looking after her.
Forget all that "in sickness and in health" business. Robertson considers Alzheimer's a "kind of death," so leaving one's spouse in that situation is entirely justifiable.
Again, I'm reminded of what marriage is supposed to represent: "Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her" (Ephesians 5:25). I understand this is a tough issue, but I'm not sure ol' Pat has really thought this one through.
Suppose I had access to a time machine. If I were to travel back in time to witness Old Testament events like the parting of the Red Sea or the fall of Jericho, would I still be under the New Covenant while visiting the past?
Yeah, I know it's silly, but random thoughts like this tend to pop into my head when I watch Doctor Who.
Sovereign Grace Ministries seeks to change.
Is the resurgence of Calvinism linked to 9/11?
Jack "ExPreacherMan" Weaver writes: "Calvinism seems to be growing by leaps and bounds which is not understandable since it has NO appeal to an honest, dispensational student of the Bible." Is the key word there "dispensational"? Maybe that's why I've fallen victim to Calvinism's lies: I'm not dispensational enough.
Justin Taylor responds to some tough questions about Calvinism.
Roger Olson explains the meaning behind the title of his forthcoming book, Against Calvinism. What's missing from his explanation: why he stole the title from Jeff Peterson, Eddie Eddings, and Jon Cardwell.
Why many of us are Calvinists.
Russell Moore on Dungeons and Dragons and doctrinal debate.
Michael Horton's new book, For Calvinism, is due out in October.
The "dark side" of Calvinism revisited.
Matthew Barrett reviews Kenneth Stewart's book Ten Myths About Calvinism: Recovering the Breadth of the Reformed Tradition.
The Providence of God: a ten-part course from John Piper.
In short, dead men can respond to Christ.
If Arminianism is true, then one would have to conclude that Lazarus was not resurrected solely because Jesus commanded it. The only logical conclusion is that the dead man was first granted prevenient grace and then, when offered the choice, made the free-will decision to come out of the tomb -- much in the same way spiritually dead people are raised to new life in Christ.
When he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out [if you so choose]." The man who had died [heard the call, was given prevenient grace, decided to obey Jesus, and] came out [of his own free will], his hands and feet bound with linen strips, and his face wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Unbind him, and let him go."
I suppose Jesus chose to raise Lazarus based on his foreknowledge that Lazarus would choose to obey. Or am I completely off-base here?


It's well-documented how obsessed with shoes many women are. But do men pay attention to what they put on their feet?
Probably not enough. Men's footwear brand Allen Edmonds recently did a survey of 1,000 American men and women, and they found that women judge men's shoes twice as much as men judge women's. 64 percent of women judge a man's fashion sense based on his shoes; 52 percent of women say they judge a man's personality by his shoes; 36 percent say they use shoes to determine a man's financial position; and 54 percent say men's shoes reflect a guy's attention to detail (or lack thereof).
Simply put: Guys, we're judging you. So what can a man do to make sure he's got his footwear game locked down? We've got five simple tips for men to improve their shoe situation.
1. Cover those toes. Even if you've taken the plunge into pedicure land (and kudos to you if you have), toes are usually not the most attractive part of a man's body. Skip sandals when you could be wearing boat shoes, sneakers, loafers... basically, anything other than sandals.
2. Never wear shiny black leather dress shoes with jeans. We know the nightclub dress code said no sneakers. But that doesn't mean you need to take the shoes your mother got you for your first suit and put them on with your favorite dark jeans. There are shoes that aren't fancy dress shoes or sneakers.
4. If your socks are white, we don't want to see them. A hint of a fun printed or colorful dress sock? That's in style. But if your socks of are of the tubular variety and/or are gleaming white, they better stay tucked away.
5. Match your shoes to your belt. This rule is an oldie but goodie. Wearing black shoes? Black leather belt. Even better is the camel shoes + camel belt combo. So GQ, so woman-approved.
Any other rules to suggest, ladies? Anything that would help the men in your life improve their look from the ankle down?


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Q: Application/Service to catch Android notifications I have an android app which is sending notifications and I want a program which would intercept/catch these notifications and do some action after receiving it.
The goal is some service running on a linux-server (could be a docker container) and a python script which would run immidiately when the notification is received, however some intermediate steps would be no problem. (For example the notification service triggering a webhook)
The particular app is using Firebase to push notifications and I have an endpoint where I can register a push token.
Are there any applications/services which could accomplish this task?
I tried to search for such applications, but was not successful.


The hotel's restaurant, Mąka i Woda, is one of the best Italian restaurants in Warsaw. Here you can enjoy the taste of fresh ingredients delivered straight from Italy. We create typical Neapolitan pizzas, traditionally baked in a wood-fired oven.
Handmade pasta, antipasti, salads and delicious desserts complete the rich menu. Here you can also enjoy our buffet breakfast.


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Milder symptoms and better prognosis in children with COVID-19
Children infected with the new coronavirus generally have less severe symptoms than adults, they rarely need intensive care and very few child deaths have been reported. This according to a systematic review of COVID-19 in children, based on 45 relevant publications and performed by researchers at Karolinska Institutet. The review is published in the scientific journal Acta Paediatrica.
So far, there have been about 350,000 confirmed cases and 15,000 deaths due to COVID-19 (23 March 2020). This corresponds to a 4.0 percent mortality rate, but the actual figure is likely significantly smaller since the number of reported cases is lower than the actual number of cases. Previous studies have reviewed symptoms and characteristics of adults with COVID-19. Although some of these studies have also included a smaller number of children, the aggregated data on children with COVID-19 are rare. Now, a paper published in Acta Paediatrica summarises the findings of a systematic literature review on the current knowledge of COVID-19 in children.
Through a systematic literature search carried out by two highly experienced librarians at Karolinska Institutet, Carl Gornitzki and Love Strandberg, 45 relevant publications on COVID-19 in children were identified up until March 18, 2020. Most of the studies originated from China.
Fewer children develop severe pneumonia
Jonas F Ludvigsson. Photo: Alexander Donka
"This review suggests that 1-5 percent of all cases with diagnosed COVID-19 are children", says author Jonas F Ludvigsson, paediatrician at Örebro University Hospital, and professor at the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet. "COVID-19 symptoms seem to be less severe in children than in adults, with fewer children developing severe pneumonia and very few reported child deaths."
The review was able to identify two child deaths, both occurring in China. It is also rare for children to need intensive care for COVID-19. Symptoms in children were similar to those reported in adults and included fever, cough and sore throat. A small number of children had diarrhea, vomiting and fatigue. The proportion of diagnosed children with elevated inflammatory markers and lymphocytopenia was lower than in adults.
Have a different immune defence
"It is well-known that the immune defence differs between children and adults, and perhaps that is the reason for the milder disease and better prognosis in children with COVID-19," says Jonas F Ludvigsson. "It could also be that children benefit from frequently being exposed to and sick from other viral infections."
The study was unable to identify any drug trials or testing that was specifically aimed at children, but it reviews current recommendations for treatment of COVID-19 in children. However, many children will need no treatment at all.
The study did not receive any external funding.
"Systematic review of COVID‐19 in children show milder cases and a better prognosis than adults". Jonas F Ludvigsson. Acta Paediatrica, online 23 March 2020, doi: 10.1111/apa.15270.
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December 18, 2016 November 26, 2020 Chris Capelle	Leave a comment
Eh, hoser, you think you know a thing or three about Canadian rock?
Those neighbors upstairs sure know how to party!
If you're only familiar with the platinum artists like Rush, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Triumph and Loverboy, then you're for sure missing out on scores of B-level (and C, D and E- level, all the way down to Zed-level) artists from the Great White North. Canada has been a fertile ground for delivering classic artists since the 1960s. Early pioneers include the critic's darlings Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Robbie Robertson and Gordon Lightfoot, among many others.
One thing about Canadian rock is that there is a great musical variety. (But technically isn't that the case everywhere?) OK, so the music scene is no better or worse in Canada than anywhere else. (It's just colder up there and they drink more beer.) That said, the artists that broke through at some level and filtered south were a diverse bunch: There were pop/rock one-hit wonders (Glass Tiger)*, hard rock posers (Aldo Nova), sensitive singer/songwriters (Sarah McLachlan), early MTV synth-pop favorites (Men Without Hats), bands with names that mean nothing except to the most geographically-sophisticated Americans (Chilliwack), singers who never surrender the right to wear their sunglasses at night (Corey Hart) as well as dreadful artists you're sorry you ever heard of because psycho ex-girlfriends found life-altering meaning in the lyrics and ended up stalking you (Alanis Morissette).
77% of the world's maple syrup supply is sourced from Canada.
Wow. So today, let's talk about three songs that made some noise in the lower 48. Unfortunately, these acts weren't able to deke it out with their American and British counterparts and become household names. Funny thing about radio airplay (at least back then); many stations didn't play these types of bands during daylight hours, but slotted them in later, after 9 pm or so. I have memories listening to these musical Canuks on my local radio station (WRKI I-95, Brookfield, CT – the home of rock and roll!), late at night with headphones, all while dreading the math test I had to take the next morning, no doubt.
So put on your toque, grab a Tim Horton's donut and a double/double, put a two-four of Molson in the snow and head'r to the Great White North!
*I don't want to instigate a kerfuffle, but, I know Glass Tiger had more than one hit. But I defy you to name any of their songs besides "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)!"
Red Rider –" Lunatic Fringe"
From As Far As Siam
Led by guitarist/vocalist Tom Cochrane, Red Rider achieved considerable fame in Canada, but never made it beyond cult status down here. Between 1979 and 1984, the original band released four albums, each of which spawned at least one tune that had some success south of the border. Red Rider's enduring song, "Lunatic Fringe" which is included on the 1981 release, As Far As Siam, is a cautionary tale about the rise of anti-Semitism.
After the initial success following its release, "Lunatic Fringe" showed it still had some life left in it, judging from its inclusion in the television series "Miami Vice" as well as the 1985 film "Vision Quest." "Lunatic Fringe" remains a staple of classic rock radio to this day.
Trivia: Red Rider bassist Jeff Jones was a member of a pre-Geddy Lee version of Rush in 1968, playing alongside guitarist Alex Lifeson and original Rush drummer John Rutsey.
(Self serving) trivia: I saw Red Rider open for The Kinks at Madison Square Garden in the early 1980s.
Prism – "Don't Let Him Know"
From Small Change
Prism started life as an obscure band in the mid-1970s, and pretty much spent its entire career in that zone, in America, at least. The band had several albums to their credit, but never broke through. They brushed the top 100 on a few occasions, most notably with "Don't Let Him Know" (co-written by a then-unknown Bryan Adams), which just made it into the Top 40, peaking at #39 in early 1982.
Tragically, lead singer Ron Tabak died in late 1984, putting an end to the band's career. One of the founding members, Bruce Fairbairn, made a name for himself as the producer for many of the era's best-selling albums, working with artists including Loverboy (Loverboy, Get Lucky, Keep It Up), Bon Jovi (Slippery When Wet, New Jersey), Aerosmith (Permanent Vacation, Pump, Get A Grip), AC/DC (The Razor's Edge, AC/DC Live), Scorpions (Face The Heat), Van Halen (Balance) and many, many more. Another Prism alum, Jim Vallance, became Bryan Adam's songwriting partner, penning most of Adam's best-known songs. Vallance also co-authored a few later-day Aerosmith classics (isn't "later-day Aerosmith classic" an oxymoron?), most notably "Rag Doll."
Trivia: "Don't Let Him Know" was fellow Canadian Bryan Adam's first involvement with a record that made the Billboard Top 40 Singles chart.
(Art major) trivia: The artwork for both the Small Change album and the single featured Norman Rockwell's 1954 painting, Girl at Mirror. Rockwell didn't live to see this appropriation of his work; he died five years before its release.
April Wine – "Sign Of The Gypsy Queen"
From Nature Of The Beast
April Wine was Canada's version of Boston, a quintet that delivered hook-filled melodic hard rock music with plenty of guitars and vocal harmonies. Like so many of their fellow Canadians, they were huge in their native land, but only had minimal success in the States. Best known for the power ballad "Just Between You And Me," the Miles Goodwyn-fronted unit also scored an FM radio hit with "Sign Of The Gypsy Queen," which, like "Between," was taken from 1981's Nature Of The Beast.
The band slugged it out for a few more years before Goodwyn called time and ended up in the Bahamas. After spending a few years sipping tropical drinks on the beach and missing the business, he traded the sun-soaked island for the tundra life once again and now divides his time between performing with a reformed April Wine and his solo career, along with his side hustle of composing film scores.
Trivia: "Sign Of The Gypsy Queen" was one of the few April Wine songs not composed by Goodwyn. It was written by Lorence Hud. (Who?)
(Naming) trivia: The two words that comprise the band's name don't have any special meaning; the band simply felt they "sounded good together." For sure!
December 8, 2016 March 22, 2020 Chris Capelle	Leave a comment
Sure, I'm more of a hard rock and metal guy, but do possess the ability to appreciate a classic pop song when I hear it. It's all about the hook, melody and performance, and in some cases, the music video. Today, I discuss three hits that contain all of the above elements. And in two cases here (NOT Chicago, however), the videos are state-of-the-art.
So here are three #1 pop hits of the 1980s I've always liked. All of them have staying power, as aptly demonstrated by continued airplay on adult contemporary radio and/or successful cover versions.
Roxette – Listen To Your Heart
Look Sharp! (1988)
#1 for one week – 10/29/1989 through 11/4/1989
Roxette – no turntable required!
Sometimes the Swedes can do what others can't. For one thing, they (like Switzerland) were able to stay the hell out of the way of World War II (for the most part). And if they didn't invent the affordable-chic Euro assemble-it-yourself furniture superstore that also serves meatballs in gravy, they sure did a fine job of stealing and running with the idea. And finally, they produce the only fish that American children will eat.
But as far as music is concerned, it's entirely another story. Apart from ABBA and Europe (that's Europe the band, as in "The Final Countdown"), Swedish music has been avoided like husmanskost by those of us in America. But apparently in the underside of Scandinavia, there has always been a thriving music scene. Problem is, most of what happens in Sweden stays in Sweden. (When was the last time you heard E-Type on the American airwaves? Me neither.) Predictably, Roxette, a male/female duo that consisted of songwriter/guitarist/sometimes vocalist Per Gessle and vocalist Marie Fredriksson (and their great hair) were having trouble getting noticed outside of the polar region.
As the story goes, Look Sharp!, Roxette's second album was brought home by an expat college student, he gave it to a friend at a Midwest radio station and the rest is history. Four hit singles (two #1s, a #2 and a #14) were issued from a platinum-selling disc that the American division of the record company initially declined to release over here, declaring the material "unsuitable" for consumption in the States. So much for the experts being experts.
The third single, a power ballad called "Listen To Your Heart" was a tour de force in both hooks and by the powerhouse vocal performance by Fredriksson. Equally stunning was the Doug Freel-directed video, shot in Sweden's Borgholm Castle, featuring a barefooted Fredriksson belting it out in a skintight dress. Fortunately, Roxette was able to capitalize on this success, releasing several more high-charting singles over the next couple of years, including two more North American #1 hitss.
(Slightly) interesting fact: "Listen To Your Heart" was the first Billboard #1 single NOT released on a 7" vinyl record in America. (Remember the "cassette single?")
(Slightly less) interesting fact: There are three distinct versions of "Listen" – the original album version, the European single and the remixed American single. And that's not counting live versions released through the years.
Chicago – Hard To Say I'm Sorry
Chicago 16 (1982)
#1 for two weeks – 9/5/1982 through 9/18/1982
Chicago hits #1 in an era of Men At Work and The Human League. Impressive.
Chicago was one of the biggest rock acts of the 1970s. Between 1967-1977, the original septet released eleven albums (nine studio, one live, one hits), all of which reached the top six (top six?) except for the first one. As far as huge albums and singles go, Chicago was right up there with Paul McCartney, Elton John and the Moody Blues, delivering one of the more impressive winning streaks of the era.
Then things went terribly wrong very quickly. In early 1978, guitarist Terry Kath died of an accidental self-inflicted gunshot, and even though the band carried with a replacement (albeit an ill-fitting replacement), sales dried up. By the time Chicago XIV was released in 1980, it peaked at #71, spawned zero hit singles and was their first album that failed to go gold. Adding injury to insult, the record company then dumped the band. (But it issued Chicago XV – a second hits package – shortly thereafter.) The 1970s were history – it was a great run, but life goes on. Maybe it's still not too late to go back to school.
So in 1982, a Chicago comeback looked as improbable as a Cubs World Series win. Yet, under the tutelage of star maker David Foster, the predictably-titled Chicago 16 (apparently a new decade meant ditching the roman numerals) charted in the top ten and the first single, "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" climbed to the top of the single charts.
For better or worse, the song changed the course of the band. Chicago went on to a successful second act starting with "Sorry;" The next three years saw five more singles peak in the top 20, until bassist/vocalist Peter Cetera bolted for a solo career in 1985. His absence did nothing to slow down the gravy train; the band continued to release hit singles until the end of the decade before becoming a legacy band for once and for all. History does not record whether "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" benefited from placement in the long-forgotten 1982 film "Summer Lovers."
Faster Than The Speed Of Night (1983)
#1 for four weeks – 9/25/1983 through 10/22/1983
A 6:59 epic filed down to a manageable 4:30
Prior to 1983, Bonnie Tyler, a Welsh singer with a Rod Stewart-style rasp, was considered a one-hit wonder, based on the country-tinged #3 hit "It's A Heartache" from 1978. Once the single faded from the airwaves, Tyler seemed to be consigned to the club that included contemporaries Nick Gilder, Debbie Boone and Alicia Bridges.
Fast forward to 1982: Tyler, looking to increase her rock cred (or maybe just to try to make a few bucks), hooked up with songwriter Jim Steinman, who was looking for a new voice to replace the no-longer-relevant Meat Loaf. Plotting for her next album, Steinman dictated that several rock covers be included (Blue Oyster Cult, CCR, Ian Hunter) along with some contemporary offerings and two Steinman originals. The most famous one, "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" clocked in at a lengthy seven minutes (although an edit was released as a single.)
Despite topping the chart, subsequent efforts to continue the momentum proved fleeting. Tyler was only able to graze the top 40 one more time with 1984's "Holding Out For A Hero" from the "Footloose" soundtrack. But her legacy will always be "Total Eclipse Of The Heart." Truth of the matter is that I could do without the "turn around, bright eyes" part, but that's an integral part of the song. Sure, there are plenty of better singers out there than Bonnie Tyler, but when she gets to "I really need you tonight, forever's gonna start tonight" at the end of the song, she's singing like her life depends on it. Something that very few can do. An admirable trait.


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In an unpublished decision, the Freedman Law Firm won an appeal for his client the trustee in the matter Bergland v. Isch, C077965. In this trust matter, Freedman Law Firm represents the successor trustee, Harry Bergland, of a trust which distributed the trust assets in equal shares to three children of the settlors. One of the children, Rudolf V. Isch, was named the trustee but was removed due to self-dealing and failing to account. Rudolf V. Isch, the removed trustee ultimately settled the claims against him but failed to pay the full amount of the settlement. The settlement called for a stipulated judgment which was entered by the court, and our client Harry Bergland, the successor trustee commenced enforcement proceedings to collect the judgment. Isch brought a motion to set aside the judgment and to otherwise seek claims such as set-off against the judgment. Our client prevailed against Isch in the Sacramento Superior Court, but Isch filed an appeal. The 3rd District Court of Appeals affirmed the Sacramento County Superior Court decision.


The Canadian dollar fell against the US dollar on Wednesday as weak global oil prices and concerns over global growth battered commodity-linked currencies.
The Canadian dollar dropped 0.4 percent to 1.3169 against the US dollar on Wednesday, the weakest since September 9.
So far this month, the currency has dropped 1.9 percent, again the highest decline since February.
The Canadian dollar is directly linked to Canada's major exports, crude oil, however since crude oil outlook is weighed upon by the rising global oil prices and US-China trade war, values of commodity-dependent currencies like loonie are equally impacted.
"Any time global growth is under pressure, it is usually the commodity currencies that will come under fire first," said Bipan Rai, North America Head, FX strategy at CIBC Capital Markets.
While the Canadian economy grew by 0.1 percent in August, better than the no change predicted by economists, the Canadian dollar may not attract enough interest in near-term. Partly because of the message from the Bank of Canada Governor, Stephen Poloz that the apex bank would need to keep raising interest rates to meet its 3 percent target.
Also, because Canada's flattening yield curve makes it less attractive to invest in long-term projects if the central bank meets its 3 percent target.
Overall, a positive meeting between the U.S. and China might boost the outlook of commodity-dependent currencies after President Trump's comment on possible 'great deal'.
However, U.S-Iran sanctions will be activated on Sunday, November 4th, therefore, it is unclear how the financial markets will react.
The uncertainties and possibility of investors abandoning Canadian assets in near-term are likely to boost buyers interest of USDCAD pair towards 1.3263 resistance levels as shown above.
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