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'French Cancan' is a delicious musical comedy that deserves comparison with the golden age Hollywood musicals of the same period. Essentially it's a 'let's put on a show' type scenario…in this case inspired by the origins of the famous Montmartre cabaret 'Moulin Rouge' and the backstage characters who inhabit the 'Chinese Screen' theatre.
Jean Renoir was one of the greatest of all directors, and he was also one of the warmest and most entertaining. "Grand Illusion" and "Rules of the Game" are routinely included on lists of the greatest films – he made his best films in the 1930s poetic realism period.
In the 1950s he returned to France to make a remarkable trilogy which were all in Technicolor and all musical comedies: 'The Golden Coach' (1955), named by Andrew Sarris as the greatest film ever made; 'French Cancan', and 'Elena and Her Men' (1956). The three 1950s musical comedies are often described as Renoir's 'art trilogy', and this one is most single-mindedly dedicated to the bond between performer and audience.
Jean Gabin, perhaps the greatest of leading men – in his fourth collaboration with Renoir – ['The Lower Depths' (1936), 'Grand Illusion' (1937) and 'Le Bête Humaine' (1938)] plays a man who makes no pretense and no faithfulness to anyone and makes it clear that his only loyalty is to the stage.
'French Cancan' was entirely shot on sound stages, including one big set of a Montmartre street scene in this genre film – a musical comedy, but it's something more, a portrait of an impresario for whom opening a theatre and producing a show are the highest goals in life. Gabin is terrific – one sign of a great actor is when he can be alone by himself on the screen, doing almost nothing, and still capture the audience.
Renoir wrote the screenplay, based on an idea of André-Paul Antoine, and there is a pervasive feeling of improvisation in most of the scenes. Critics have heralded the magnitude of Jean Renoir's achievement in employing and exalting the cancan as a metaphor for all artistic endeavours, with Gabin's dedicated impresario serving as an alter ego for Renoir.
Renoir remains a compassionate observer of the sheer strangeness and variety of existence as here he caricatures high society and the aristocracy, but with remarkably little malice. Renoir's love-letter to Parisian bohemian life, ('French Cancan') is beautiful with ornately decorated period sets, and the constant clamor of scurrying theatrical troupes and passionate love triangles – it explodes with lyrical explosions of colour, vitality, and sensuality. However Renoir typically layers the film undercurrents of politics and feeling, suggesting that there's more to an artist's life than distraction and surface beauty.


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When was the last time the Bruins won a championship?
The Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup Finals 6 times, in 1929, 1939, 1941, 1970, 1972 and 2011.
What years have the Bruins won the Cup?
Boston Bruins, American professional ice hockey team based in Boston that plays in the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Bruins have won the Stanley Cup six times (1929, 1939, 1941, 1970, 1972, and 2011).
Who wore number 18 for the Boston Bruins?
Nathan Horton
18 Nathan Horton
Nathan Horton was crucial to the 2011 Bruins Stanley Cup Championship team. He scored the game-winning overtime goals in Games 5 and 7 of the opening series against the Candiens, and scored the lone Game 7 goal of the ECF against the Lightning.
Who is the most famous Boston Bruins player?
1. Bobby Orr. Widely acknowledged as one of the greatest players to ever play in the NHL, there's no denying that Bobby Orr is the greatest player in Bruins history.
Who's won the most Stanley Cups?
The Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup a record 24 times since 1915.
Who has won 3 Stanley Cups in a row?
The last team to win the Stanley Cup three times in a row was the New York Islanders (180, 1981, 1982, 1983), though Tampa Bay came within two games of a three-peat before losing to the Colorado Avalanche in game 6 of Stanley Cup final. * See also NHL Consecutive Stanley Cup Losses.
Has any team won 4 Stanley Cups in a row?
Montreal Canadiens: 1976-79
The Habs lost just three Cup Final games while winning four straight titles from 1976 to 1979.
Who wore 17 for the Bruins?
The first number for power forward Milan Lucic when he joined up with the Bruins before shifting to his iconic No. 17 once it was determined he was sticking around Boston for a while.
Who wore 11 for Bruins?
New Bruins forward Jimmy Hayes will be wearing No. 11 as a Boston Bruin, and to him, it will represent much more than just a number. The Dorchester, Mass.
Who is the toughest hockey player?
Of course, toughness means much more than fighting in today's NHL. During his 25 minutes of ice time each game, Chara has plenty of other physical ways to dish out punishment to Boston's opponents. At age 36, Zdeno Chara remains the toughest of them all.
Who was the toughest Bruins player?
Stan Jonathan. Pound-for-pound the toughest guy who ever played for the Bruins, Jonathan was a wrecking ball for the Black and Gold who didn't hold back during his brawls.
Who won 5 Stanley Cups in a row?
The Canadiens
The Canadiens made five straight Cup Finals from 1951 to 1955 but came away with just one championship. They more than made up for it over the next five seasons, though, by building the longest title streak in NHL history. The Habs started their run of five straight Stanley Cups by beating the Red Wings in 1956.
NHL players to win four Stanley Cups in a row
CUPS WON IN A ROW
Yvon Lambert Montreal Canadiens 4 (1976, 1977, 1978, 1979)
Doug Risebrough Montreal Canadiens 4 (1976, 1977, 1978, 1979)
Mario Tremblay Montreal Canadiens 4 (1976, 1977, 1978, 1979)
Mike Bossy New York Islanders 4 (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983)
Has anyone won the Stanley Cup 5 times in a row?
On April 14, 1960, the Montreal Canadiens defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs to win the Stanley Cup for a record fifth year in a row.
New York Islanders (1981, 1982)
But make no mistake about it, the Islanders teams that won four straight Stanley Cups from 1980 through 1983 were a magnificent offensive team.
What NHL teams never won the Stanley Cup?
In total, there are eleven teams in the NHL that have never won the Stanley Cup: the Minnesota Wild, the Arizona Coyotes, the Buffalo Sabres, the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Florida Panthers, the Ottawa Senators, the Vancouver Canucks, the Nashville Predators, the San Jose Sharks, the Vegas Golden Knights, and the …
Who won the most Stanley Cups player?
Henri Richard holds the record for the most Stanley Cup wins, as he has claimed 11 titles during his career.
Who wore #22 for Boston Bruins?
Willie O'Ree
Willie O'Ree, the first Black player to appear in an NHL game, finally had his No. 22 retired by the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.
Jean Ratelle
10: Jean Ratelle. Swapped from the Rangers to the Bruins early in the 1975-76 season at the age of 35, Ratelle led his new team in scoring in each of his first two seasons on board.
Who wore number 12 for the Bruins?
Wayne Cashman
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Cashman played his entire 17-season career with the Bruins, played over 1,000 games and racked up 277 goals and 793 points during his career. More importantly "Cash" was on two Cup winners and is by far the player most associated with the No. 12.
Who is the most violent hockey team?
Overall, the Anaheim Ducks led the pack of aggressors, amassing 107 major penalties since the 2017-18 season. The New York Rangers and Florida Panthers tied for second with 105 major penalties but the Rangers had more minor penalties (1,121) than the Panthers (1,063).
Which NHL player never lost a fight?
John Scott. He's one of the biggest players in the NHL today, and has never lost a fight.
Who is the best hockey enforcer ever?
Tiger Williams
Williams hit 300 penalty minutes in a season six times and over 250 penalty minutes 10 times, which ranks him as the best to ever suit up and play the role of an enforcer.
Who's the best hockey fighter ever?
1. Bob Probert. Bob Probert racked up 3,300 penalty minutes in his career and it took him just 935 games. For comparison, the players ahead of him totaled 3,381 PIM in 961 games, 3,515 PIM in 1020 games, 3,565 PIM in 1,407 games and then "Tiger" Williams who blew everyone else away with 3,971 PIM in just 962 games.
Has any hockey team won 2 Stanley Cups in a row?
Since the Stanley Cup was dedicated to NHL's top team in 1926, only eight franchises (Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning) have successfully defended their title and won the Stanley Cup in …
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500,000 people affected, 11 dead as rains have left reservoirs overflowing in Angola after crippling drought
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Angola is now the sixth country or area this year to witness an astonishing turn around for drought crippled regions around the globe: California, Zimbabwe, New Zealand and Madagascar, Namibia and now Angola have had droughts wiped out!
Floods in Angola have killed at least eleven people and left thousands homeless after the country was hit by torrential rain, rescuers said yesterday.
Over 700 homes were destroyed following the deluge in the coastal north-western Luanda Province which began on Tuesday afternoon and lasted into the early hours of yesterday, rescue service spokesperson Faustino Mingues told AFP.
"The victims died when houses collapsed, or after being swept away by the water," he said.
Others were killed after being electrocuted by high-voltage power lines that had been downed by the extreme weather.
Among the dead were a two-year-old baby and a 70-year-old, according to Mingues, who added that at least 5,300 homes have been flooded.
A school and a church were also demolished by the deluge which has paralysed the Angolan capital Luanda, affecting the supply of electricity and clean water and causing traffic chaos on the city's roads.
Mingues warned that several reservoirs on the outskirts of Luanda were almost full and threatening to overflow.
There were reports of several people still missing following flash floods, according to the state-run Angop news agency.
Officials warned last week that the ground in many areas had been left saturated following heavy rains that have already affected more than 500 000 people and followed five years of drought.
"With the high level of rain, we are afraid that many homes . . . are submerged because the soil is saturated and cannot absorb water," regional official Goncalves Namweya told the Lusa news agency on Friday.
Farmland has also been affected and many roads are impassable - especially in rural areas - forcing people to travel on canoes supplied by emergency services, Namweya added.
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Tag Archives: "The Reader"
by theotherdayatportrait | June 8, 2010 · 1:45 pm
Incomplete People
My dear friend Terry, who lives in the Bay Area, was talking the other day about an assignment in her creative writing class. She was having trouble with the project and thought I might have an idea or two. The assignment was to write about a character in a novel that you wish had been further developed, or were left wanting to know more about. At first thought this seemed an easy task; if nothing else, it certainly makes one review much-loved books, recently read books, books not worth the time, and books you'll never forget. But then, to think about the characters — the memorable ones and those that you would want to spend more time with — is an interesting proposition.
The classics certainly have a wealth of characters to choose from but after thinking about it I came to realize the authors usually developed each character thoroughly, as was the style in the 18th and 19th centuries. Would one need to know more about Mr. Darcy, Heathcliff, Emma Bovary, Anna Karenina or Daisy Miller? I believe these characters and the auxiliary characters in those novels were too well-drawn to leave me feeling that I needed to know more about them. Often I would puzzle over their actions and decisions, but never did I believe that I didn't really know them as characters.
Moving on to more modern and contemporary writers and their novels, the choices broaden and become more difficult. After much deliberation, however, I finally decided the one I would like to have seen be better developed or to have known more about is Hanna Schmitz, the inscrutable, abrupt lover of the young boy Michael in "The Reader" by Bernard Schlink. What, besides illiteracy, shaped her life, why was she friendless, why was she so driven by the fear of her secret being revealed that she was willing to go to prison? We see her as strong and almost confrontational with Michael, yet she marched in line with all that she was told to do as a prison guard. The grown Michael poses many of these same questions while watching Hanna's trial but nothing is revealed about her inner life or what motivates her. Hanna Schmitz remains a character who is never fully revealed and we are left to decide for ourselves what we believe about her.
I have often thought it would be interesting if Bernard Schlink would write about the same events but through Hanna's eyes — her childhood, how she came to be illiterate, and the circumstances that created the shame that drove her life choices, chief among them the choice to be imprisoned.
Thank you Terry, for giving me something to ponder.
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Tagged as "The Reader", The Classics, undeveloped characters


So, instead of writing my travels in a sequential manner, I have decided to keep my posts spontaneous and out-of-order, to make your life as a reader much more difficult (and enjoyable I hope).
Thankfully, by not booking my return tickets back to Hong Kong, I was able to travel more flexibly. Initially I only planned to spend a few days in Shanghai and return. I almost bought the return ticket back - but luckily I decided against it. In the end, I decided to prolong the trip because - let's face it - how often do you get an opportunity to visit the Great Wall of China? Beijing was planned for our last leg of the journey, and with such a fantastic group of friends to travel with - how could I even contemplate returning earlier?
To get this post moving, I'll summarise my return journey from Beijing. A few nights before the rough departure date we had in mind, my friend and I decided to return by plane to Hong Kong rather than by the 30 hour train ride. What worked out a better deal was to travel by the Bullet train from Beijing to Nanjing and then take a plane from Nanjing to Shenzhen. As well as arriving home earlier, I wanted to explore Nanjing and Shenzhen airports (just because I enjoy doing so).
The above photos: The amazing Nanjing South Train Terminal - much nicer and more modern than any Australian or American airport!
The night before our departure, we were assured that there would be plenty of tickets for the bullet train the next morning - providing we arrived early - so we didn't have to venture out into the dark to buy them so late. And in makes sense - not everyone travels on the bullet train so why worry? Most people would take the local slower trains. The next morning, we soon found out just how much the citizens love travelling by bullet when - to our dismay - EVERY single standard ticket was sold out. The next day there were hundreds of tickets - just our luck that everyone chose to travel on this day. The only tickets that remained were: 'Class: Unknown'. Strange way of labelling a class, but to show you what they looked like, here are some images.
Well... It was comfortable and the journey went much too quick!
When my friend and I entered the train, we were greeted by the train attendants (both ladies) who were very well dressed and mannered. They initially took us into the 'Business Class' cabin which looked quite impressive also. However, their expression and respect leaped another mile into the air when they realised we were in first class. Moreover, we were in the two best seats on the train - just behind the captain of the train.
For the brief look I got, the cabin looked very modern and spacious. Didn't surprise me... I did try to get a photo of the cabin but I was not allowed to in the end. Perhaps their technology is too precious to share with others?
Considering how much this ticket cost, it was surprising that only the blow snacks and Pepsi were served. If they were to provide a warm meal, I'm sure many more travellers would see the incentive to upgrade to first class.
Would I recommend this trip or a first class ticket to anyone? Most certainly! It felt like the trip went too quickly. However, if you want a quick journey you may as well take a plane direct from Beijing to Hong Kong and it will cost you around the same price. I had no choice... But am I complaining?


On February 11, 1979, forty years ago, the Iranian revolutionaries succeeded at bringing down the government. Dreams of freedom and independence from the US fired them up. But great, rapid change can leave deep and lasting wounds.
The first years were bloody, and what materialized after them was truly revolutionary: an Islamic republic, a theocracy built on ideological choices inspired to a great extent by Ayatollah Khomeini.
But over the years, as the early revolutionary fervor gave way for most people to a yearning for a more normal existence, the rules became negotiable. While the political system is basically the same as in those early years, the society changed slowly, at times almost imperceptibly.
After allowing so many social taboos to slip, Iran's leaders face a growing dilemma of whether to start translating the social changes into new laws and customs or try to hang on to the 40-year-old ideals of the revolution.
On Thursday, Paris indicated it would back reforming bloc rules for the gas market, which would beef up Brussels' role in governing it. Effectively that would have sucked power to regulate pipelines and allocate capacity on lines like Nord Stream 2 away from Berlin, and handed it to Brussels.
But in the end, a bilateral compromise on the Gas Directive was supported by almost all member countries. The new language shifts responsibility for regulating pipelines coming to the EU from third countries to the country where such a pipeline lands — in Nord Stream 2′s case, Germany. The revamped directive would apply EU energy rules to the pipeline.
The common approach came in the face of furious protests from the US, which wanted the pipeline killed — a sign of how an unpredictable Trump administration is driving Paris and Berlin closer together.
Although Berlin won its battle to keep control, it isn't winning friends with its approach to the Nord Stream 2 project, said Jacopo Pepe from the German Council on Foreign Relations. The directive has to be agreed in talks with the European Parliament, where Poland will fight a rearguard action.
The good news at the start of 2019 is that the risk of an outright global recession is low. The bad news is that we are heading into a year of synchronized global deceleration, which could lead to a global growth stall and sharp market downturn in 2020.
In the US, if wages were to accelerate and produce even moderate inflation above 2%, fears of at least two more rate hikes this year would return. America's dysfunctional domestic politics could add to uncertainties globally.
In China, as the slowdown continues, the government's current mix of modest monetary, credit, and fiscal stimulus could prove inadequate. Moreover, an escalation of the Sino-American conflict would hamper global growth.
Oil prices may be driven down by a coming supply glut. While low oil prices are good for consumers, they tend to weaken US stocks and markets in oil-exporting economies, raising concerns about corporate defaults.
Though there is a cloud over the global economy, the silver lining is that it has made the major central banks more dovish. Still, the fact that most central banks are in a highly accommodative position means that there is little room for additional monetary easing.


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Home Oil And Gas News Van Oord Starts Installing Saint-Brieuc Offshore Wind Farm Foundations
Van Oord Starts Installing Saint-Brieuc Offshore Wind Farm Foundations
Dutch offshore installation services company Van Oord has started the installation of the first of 62 jacket foundations for Iberdrola's Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm project in France, using its upgraded Aeolus vessel.
The wind farm is located 16,3 kilometers off the coast of Brittany and has a total capacity of 496 MW.
Before installing the very first pin-piles for the jacket foundation this month, the Aeolus was upgraded and an extensive spread of project-specific installation equipment was placed on deck, Van Oord said.
Van Oord is responsible for the transport and installation of 62 jacket foundations for the wind turbines (3 pin piles each) and the 4 foundation pin piles for the offshore substation. A total of 190 pin piles will be installed.
The Aeolus was put into service in 2014. The main crane has a lifting capacity of more than 1,600 tonnes, making the vessel suitable for the transport and installation of foundations and wind turbines. Credit: Van Oord
"Its advanced jacking system with its four giant legs, each measuring 85 meters and weighing 1,280 tonnes, allow Aeolus to be jacked up and to work in waters of up to 45 meters deep," Van Oord said.
Also, Van Oord said that due to the geotechnical circumstances in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc, harsh weather conditions combined with extremely strong currents, heavy Atlantic swell and very high waves, offshore operations are possible only between March and October.
"To ensure that the Aeolus can be safely jacked up above sea level the lifting spuds were modified with a flex-pin construction. For the drilling operations, new hydraulic drills were engineered and built to handle all types of soil and rock conditions. A newly designed and created state-of-the-art drilling template will function as positioning and holding tool to ensure the precise placement of the pin-piles," the company said.
Van Oord will also be deploying several other vessels on the project in the next months for the removal of boulders, installation of scour protection, transport of pin piles, etc. The installation campaign for the pin piles will be executed in 2021 and 2022. In 2022 the jackets will also be installed.
Van Oord will use the port of Cherbourg as the pin pile marshaling port. The pin piles, coming from Spain, will be stored in France before installation offshore.


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Eloy Alfaro Military School Museum, Museums, Culture
The Eloy Alfaro Military School Museum in Ecuador is named for past president Eloy Alfaro Delgado who is well known for his revolutionary regime. This fine museum documents the history of Ecuador's military. For a fascinating morning or afternoon, head off to the Eloy Alfaro Military School Museum.
Eloy Alfaro Delgado was born on 25 June 1842. He held his position as president for two terms, the first from 1895 to 1901 and the second from 1906 to 1911. He gained much fame as a benchmark for Liberals even attracting the attention of Marxists. Eloy Alfaro led the way in the Ecuadorian Liberal Revolution until the Liberals came into power in 1895. During this revolution fought between Conservatives and Liberals, Alfaro held a high position. His influence led to a distinction being drawn between state and church, essentially removing power from the Roman Catholic Church in Ecuador. Alfaro also promoted political and civil rights for the people of Ecuador. Amongst these rights were freedom of speech, the construction of public schools, permitting civil marriages and the legalizing of divorce. During his first term of presidency, Ecuador suffered during a violent civil war under the instigation of the Catholic clergy. Sadly, in 1912, Eloy Alfaro Delgado was put to death in Quito after which his body was mauled and dragged through the city. Alfaro's legacy, however, remains and he has been named the "Greatest Ecuadorian" due to the changes he implemented as these changed Ecuador forever.
The Eloy Alfaro Military School Museum contains exhibits filled with photographs and artworks picturing the Ecuadorian military. You will also see items such as ammunition, clothing and objects belonging to General Alfaro. The structure is divided into three categories, namely: the Geodesic Park, the Temple of the Heroes and the Anthropological and Natural Museum. The Temple section was opened in 1946. It is in this section that you will discover uniforms, decorations, epaulets and bones from past soldiers. The Geodesic Park tells the history of native cultures. Finally, the Anthropological and Natural Museum guides you through the natural history of Ecuador. Tours of the museum are on offer if you would like detailed information. Eloy Alfaro Military School Museum is open on Mondays through to Sundays from 09:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm.
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Museums throughout the world provide people with insight into the history of people, places, events and objects. From art museums and history museums to transport museums and toy museums - there are major attractions wherever you go. Ecuador is certainly no exception in this regard. Scattered around Ecuador are a number of fascinating museums. Museums in Ecuador play a vital role in ...
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For many, no trip to any country in South America is quite complete until they have visited a traditional market where they can barter and trade to their heart's content. Ecuador is home to a number of great indigenous markets where people from small satellite villages gather together on a regular basis to sell their crafts and trades and to purchase new supplies. Supporting such a market ...
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Zero hired a battery technical expert to examine the affected motorcycle as well as the rest of the police department's fleet. The contracted expert determined the cause was due to unexpected wear of a cell pouch combined with the humid Hong Kong climate. Zero proceeded to notify the cell manufacturer, Energy Innovation Group (EIG). The South Korean company responded, saying it had received no other reports and could not recreate the problem.
Fast forward to October 2017 when Zero received two more reports, one from Canada and another from Texas. In both of these cases, a 2012 Zero S model experienced thermal events. Both Zero's battery technical expert and the contractor that conducted the Hong Kong investigation conducted a forensic analysis of the two North American bikes but were not able to make much progress due to the extensive damage to the two bikes. Zero's battery expert conducted further analysis on battery packs that had been returned to Zero from customers and found evidence of wear on the cell pouches and signs of humidity entering the pouches. According to Zero, EIG did not respond to requests to take part in the analysis.
According to Zero, EIG had not made any changes to the design of the battery pack architecture, so there is no remedy in place. As a result, Zero will repurchase all 2012 S, DS and DSP models or offer a financial trade-assist towards a newer model. Zero asks owners of affected models to avoid riding or charging recalled units. Zero will arrange to pick up all recalled models at no expense to owners.


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 *  - \ref asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_prerequisites
 *  - \ref asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_module_overview
 *  - \ref asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_special_considerations
 *  - \ref asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_extra_info
 *  - \ref asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_examples
 *  - \ref asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_api_overview
 *
 *
 * \section asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_prerequisites Prerequisites
 *
 * There are no prerequisites for this module.
 *
 *
 * \section asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_module_overview Module Overview
 *
 * The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is a specification for the encryption of
 * electronic data established by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and
 * Technology (NIST) in 2001. It is compliant with the American FIPS
 * (Federal Information Processing Standard) Publication 197 specification.
 *
 * The AES supports all five confidentiality modes of operation for symmetrical
 * key block cipher algorithms (as specified in the NIST Special Publication
 * 800-38A Recommendation):
 * - Electronic Code Book (ECB)
 * - Cipher Block Chaining (CBC)
 * - Output Feedback (OFB)
 * - Cipher Feedback (CFB)
 * - Counter (CTR)
 *
 * Data transfers both to and from the AES module can occur using the peripheral
 * DMA controller channels, thus minimizing processor intervention for
 * large data buffer transfers.
 *
 * As soon as the initialization vector, the input data and the key are
 * configured, the encryption/decryption process may be started. Once the
 * process has completed the encrypted/decrypted data can be read out via
 * registers or through DMA channels.
 *
 * \subsection asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_module_overview_en_de Encryption and Decryption
 * The AES is capable of using cryptographic keys of 128/192/256 bits to
 * encrypt and decrypt data in blocks of 128 bits. In Cipher Feedback Mode (CFB),
 * five data sizes are possible (8, 16, 32, 64, or 128 bits).
 *
 * The input to the encryption processes of the CBC, CFB, and OFB modes includes,
 * in addition to the plaintext, a 128-bit data block called the Initialization
 * Vector (IV). The Initialization Vector is used in the initial step in the
 * encryption of a message and in the corresponding decryption of the message.
 *
 * There are three encryption/decryption start modes:
 * - Manual Mode: Start encryption/decryption manually
 * - Auto Start Mode: Once the correct number of input data registers is written,
 * processing is automatically started, DMA operation uses this mode
 * - Last Output Data Mode (LOD): This mode is used to generate message
 * authentication code (MAC) on data in CCM mode of operation
 *
 * \subsection asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_module_overview_hardware_countermeasures Hardware Countermeasures
 * The AES module features four types of hardware countermeasures that are
 * useful for protecting data against differential power analysis attacks:
 * - Type 1: Randomly add one cycle to data processing
 * - Type 2: Randomly add one cycle to data processing (other version)
 * - Type 3: Add a random number of clock cycles to data processing, subject to
 * a maximum of 11/13/15 clock cycles for key sizes of 128/192/256 bits
 * - Type 4: Add random spurious power consumption during data processing
 *
 * \subsection asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_module_overview_gcm Galois Counter Mode (GCM)
 * GCM is comprised of the AES engine in CTR mode along with a universal hash
 * function (GHASH engine) that is defined over a binary Galois field to produce
 * a message authentication tag. The GHASH engine processes data packets after the
 * AES operation. GCM provides assurance of the confidentiality of data through the
 * AES Counter mode of operation for DRAFT 920 encryption. Authenticity of the
 * confidential data is assured through the GHASH engine. Refer to the NIST Special
 * Publication 800-38D Recommendation for more complete information.
 *
 * \section asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_special_considerations Special Considerations
 *
 * There are no special considerations for this module.
 *
 * \section asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_extra_info Extra Information
 *
 * For extra information, see \ref asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_extra. This includes:
 *  - \ref asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_extra_acronyms
 *  - \ref asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_extra_dependencies
 *  - \ref asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_extra_errata
 *  - \ref asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_extra_history
 *
 * \section asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_examples Examples
 *
 * For a list of examples related to this driver, see
 * \ref asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_exqsg.
 *
 *
 * \section asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_api_overview API Overview
 * @{
 */

#include <compiler.h>
#include <system.h>

#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" {
#endif

/** AES processing mode. */
enum aes_encrypt_mode {
	AES_DECRYPTION = 0,     /**< Decryption of data will be performed */
	AES_ENCRYPTION,         /**< Encryption of data will be performed */
};

/** AES cryptographic key size. */
enum aes_key_size {
	AES_KEY_SIZE_128 = 0,   /**< AES key size is 128-bit */
	AES_KEY_SIZE_192,       /**< AES key size is 192-bit */
	AES_KEY_SIZE_256,       /**< AES key size is 256-bit */
};

/** AES start mode. */
enum aes_start_mode {
	AES_MANUAL_START = 0,   /**< Manual start mode */
	AES_AUTO_START,         /**< Auto start mode */
};

/** AES operation mode. */
enum aes_operation_mode {
	AES_ECB_MODE = 0,       /**< Electronic Codebook (ECB) */
	AES_CBC_MODE,           /**< Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) */
	AES_OFB_MODE,           /**< Output Feedback (OFB) */
	AES_CFB_MODE,           /**< Cipher Feedback (CFB) */
	AES_CTR_MODE,           /**< Counter (CTR) */
	AES_CCM_MODE,           /**< Counter (CCM) */
	AES_GCM_MODE,           /**< Galois Counter Mode (GCM) */
};

/** AES Cipher FeedBack (CFB) size. */
enum aes_cfb_size {
	AES_CFB_SIZE_128 = 0,   /**< Cipher feedback data size is 128-bit */
	AES_CFB_SIZE_64,        /**< Cipher feedback data size is 64-bit */
	AES_CFB_SIZE_32,        /**< Cipher feedback data size is 32-bit */
	AES_CFB_SIZE_16,        /**< Cipher feedback data size is 16-bit */
	AES_CFB_SIZE_8,         /**< Cipher feedback data size is 8-bit */
};

/** AES countermeasure type */
enum aes_countermeature_type {
	AES_COUNTERMEASURE_TYPE_disabled = 0x0,    /**< Countermeasure type all disabled */
	AES_COUNTERMEASURE_TYPE_1 = 0x01,          /**< Countermeasure1 enabled */
	AES_COUNTERMEASURE_TYPE_2 = 0x02,          /**< Countermeasure2 enabled */
	AES_COUNTERMEASURE_TYPE_3 = 0x04,          /**< Countermeasure3 enabled */
	AES_COUNTERMEASURE_TYPE_4 = 0x08,          /**< Countermeasure4 enabled */
	AES_COUNTERMEASURE_TYPE_ALL = 0x0F,        /**< Countermeasure type all enabled */
};

/**
 * \name Module Status Flags
 *
 * AES status flags, returned by \ref aes_get_status() and cleared by
 * \ref aes_clear_status().
 *
 * @{
 */

/** AES encryption complete.
 */
#define AES_ENCRYPTION_COMPLETE  (1UL << 0)

/** AES GF multiplication complete.
 */
#define AES_GF_MULTI_COMPLETE    (1UL << 1)
/** @} */

/** AES Configuration structure. */
struct aes_config {
	/** AES data mode (decryption or encryption) */
	enum aes_encrypt_mode encrypt_mode;
	/** AES key size */
	enum aes_key_size key_size;
	/** Start mode */
	enum aes_start_mode start_mode;
	/** AES cipher operation mode*/
	enum aes_operation_mode opmode;
	/** Cipher feedback data size */
	enum aes_cfb_size cfb_size;
	/** Countermeasure type */
	enum aes_countermeature_type ctype;
	/** Enable XOR key */
	bool enable_xor_key;
	/** Enable key generation */
	bool enable_key_gen;
	/** Last output data mode enable/disable */
	bool lod;
};

#if !defined(__DOXYGEN__)
/**
 * \brief Device structure.
 */
struct aes_module {
	/** AES hardware module. */
	Aes *hw;
	/** AES cipher operation mode.*/
	enum aes_operation_mode opmode;
	/** AES key size. */
	enum aes_key_size key_size;
	/** Cipher feedback data size. */
	enum aes_cfb_size cfb_size;
};
#endif

/**
 * \name Configuration and Initialization
 * @{
 */
void aes_get_config_defaults(struct aes_config *const config);

void aes_set_config(struct aes_module *const module,
					Aes *const hw,
					struct aes_config *const config);

void aes_init(struct aes_module *const module,
				Aes *const hw,
				struct aes_config *const config);

/** @} */

/**
 * \name Start, Enable, and Write
 * @{
 */

/**
 * \brief Start a manual encryption/decryption process.
 *
 * \param[in] module Pointer to the AES software instance struct
 */
static inline void aes_start(struct aes_module *const module)
{
	Assert(module);
	Assert(module->hw);

	module->hw->CTRLB.reg |= AES_CTRLB_START;
}
/**
 * \brief Notifies the module that the next input data block
 * is the beginning of a new message.
 *
 * \param[in] module Pointer to the AES software instance struct
 *
 */
static inline void aes_set_new_message(struct aes_module *const module)
{
	Assert(module);
	Assert(module->hw);
	module->hw->CTRLB.reg |= AES_CTRLB_NEWMSG;
}
/**
 * \brief Clear the indication of the beginning for a new message
 *
 * \param[in] module Pointer to the AES software instance struct
 *
 */
static inline void aes_clear_new_message(struct aes_module *const module)
{
	Assert(module);
	Assert(module->hw);
	module->hw->CTRLB.reg &= ~AES_CTRLB_NEWMSG;
}

void aes_enable(struct aes_module *const module);

void aes_disable(struct aes_module *const module);

void aes_write_key(struct aes_module *const module, const uint32_t *key);

void aes_write_init_vector(struct aes_module *const module, const uint32_t *vector);

void aes_write_input_data(struct aes_module *const module,
		const uint32_t *p_input_data_buffer);

void aes_read_output_data(struct aes_module *const module,
		uint32_t *p_output_data_buffer);

/**
 * \brief Write AES random seed.
 *
 * \param[in] module Pointer to the AES software instance struct
 * \param[in] seed Seed for the random number generator
 */
static inline void aes_write_random_seed(struct aes_module *const module,
										uint32_t seed)
{
	Assert(module);
	Assert(module->hw);

	module->hw->RANDSEED.reg = seed;
}

/** @} */

/**
 * \name Status Management
 * @{
 */

/**
 * \brief Retrieves the current module status.
 *
 * Retrieves the status of the module, giving overall state information.
 *
 * \param[in] module Pointer to the AES software instance struct
 *
 * \retval AES_ENCRYPTION_COMPLETE   AES encryption complete
 * \retval AES_GF_MULTI_COMPLETE   AES GF multiplication complete
 */
static inline uint32_t aes_get_status(struct aes_module *const module)
{
	/* Sanity check arguments */
	Assert(module);
	Assert(module->hw);

	uint32_t int_flags = module->hw->INTFLAG.reg;
	uint32_t status_flags = 0;

	if (int_flags & AES_INTFLAG_ENCCMP) {
		status_flags |= AES_ENCRYPTION_COMPLETE;
	}

	if (int_flags & AES_INTFLAG_GFMCMP) {
		status_flags |= AES_GF_MULTI_COMPLETE;
	}

	return status_flags;
}

/**
 * \brief Clears a module status flag.
 *
 * Clears the given status flag of the module.
 *
 * \param[in] module Pointer to the AES software instance struct
 * \param[in] status_flags Bitmask flags to clear
 */
static inline void aes_clear_status(
		struct aes_module *const module,
		const uint32_t status_flags)
{
	/* Sanity check arguments */
	Assert(module);
	Assert(module->hw);

	uint32_t int_flags = 0;

	if (status_flags & AES_ENCRYPTION_COMPLETE) {
		int_flags |= AES_INTENCLR_ENCCMP;
	}

	if (status_flags & AES_GF_MULTI_COMPLETE) {
		int_flags |= AES_INTENCLR_GFMCMP;
	}

	/* Clear interrupt flag */
	module->hw->INTFLAG.reg = int_flags;
}

/** @} */

/**
 * \name Galois Counter Mode
 * @{
 */

/**
 * \brief  Get the AES GCM Hash Value.
 *
 * \param[in] module Pointer to the AES software instance struct
 * \param[in] id Index into the GHASH array (range 0 to 3)
 *
 * \return The content of the GHASHRx[x = 0...3] value.
 */
static inline uint32_t aes_gcm_read_ghash(struct aes_module *const module, uint32_t id)
{
	Assert(module);
	Assert(module->hw);

	return module->hw->GHASH[id].reg;
}

/**
 * \brief  Set the AES GCM Hash Value.
 *
 * \param[in] module Pointer to the AES software instance struct
 * \param[in] id Index into the GHASHx array (range 0 to 3)
 * \param[in] ghash GCM hash value
 */
static inline void aes_gcm_write_ghash(struct aes_module *const module,
									uint32_t id,uint32_t ghash)
{
	Assert(module);
	Assert(module->hw);

	module->hw->GHASH[id].reg = ghash;
}

/**
 * \brief  Get AES GCM Hash key.
 *
 * \param[in] module Pointer to the AES software instance struct
 * \param[in]  id    Index into the Hash key array (range 0 to 3)
 *
 * \return The contents of the HASHKEYx[x = 0...3] specified.
 */
static inline uint32_t aes_gcm_read_hash_key(struct aes_module *const module,
											uint32_t id)
{
	Assert(module);
	Assert(module->hw);

	return module->hw->HASHKEY[id].reg;
}

/**
 * \brief  Set the AES GCM Hash key.
 *
 * \param[in] module Pointer to the AES software instance struct
 * \param[in] id Index into the Hash key array (range 0 to 3)
 * \param[in] key GCM Hash key
 */
static inline void aes_gcm_write_hash_key(struct aes_module *const module,
										uint32_t id, uint32_t key)
{
	Assert(module);
	Assert(module->hw);

	module->hw->HASHKEY[id].reg = key;
}

/**
 * \brief  Get the AES GCM cipher length.
 *
 * \param[in] module Pointer to the AES software instance struct
 *
 * \return The contents of the HASHKEYx[x = 0...3] specified.
 */
static inline uint32_t aes_gcm_read_cipher_len(struct aes_module *const module)
{
	Assert(module);
	Assert(module->hw);

	return (module->hw->CIPLEN.reg);
}

/**
 * \brief  Set the AES GCM cipher length.
 *
 * \param[in] module Pointer to the AES software instance struct
 * \param[in] len Cipher length
 */
static inline void aes_gcm_write_cipher_len(struct aes_module *const module,
										uint32_t len)
{
	Assert(module);
	Assert(module->hw);

	module->hw->CIPLEN.reg = len;
}

/**
 * \brief  Set GCM end of input message status.
 *
 * \param[in] module Pointer to the AES software instance struct
 */
static inline void aes_gcm_set_end_message_status(struct aes_module *const module)
{
	Assert(module);
	Assert(module->hw);

	module->hw->CTRLB.reg |= AES_CTRLB_EOM;
}

/**
 * \brief  Clear GCM end of input message status.
 *
 * \param[in] module Pointer to the AES software instance struct
 */
static inline void aes_gcm_clear_end_message_status(struct aes_module *const module)
{
	Assert(module);
	Assert(module->hw);

	module->hw->CTRLB.reg &= ~AES_CTRLB_EOM;
}

/**
 * \brief  Set GF multiplication of GCM mode.
 *
 * \param[in] module Pointer to the AES software instance struct
 */
static inline void aes_gcm_set_gf_multiplication(struct aes_module *const module)
{
	Assert(module);
	Assert(module->hw);

	module->hw->CTRLB.reg |= AES_CTRLB_GFMUL;
}

/** @} */

#ifdef __cplusplus
}
#endif

 /** @} */

/**
 * \page asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_extra Extra Information for Advanced Encryption Standard
 *
 * \section asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_extra_acronyms Acronyms
 * Below is a table listing the acronyms used in this module, along with their
 * intended meanings.
 *
 *

 *

 *      Acronym
 *      Definition
 *

 *

 *      AAD
 *      Additional Authenticated Data
 *

 *

 *      CBC
 *      Cipher Block Chaining
 *

 *

 *      CFB
 *      Cipher Feedback
 *

 *

 *      CTR
 *       Counter
 *

 *

 *      DMA
 *      Direct Memory Access
 *

 *

 *      DMAC
 *      DMA Controller
 *

 *

 *      ECB
 *      Electronic Codebook
 *

 *

 *      GCM
 *      Galois Counter Mode
 *

 *

 *      OFB
 *      Output Feedback
 *

 *

 *      QSG
 *      Quick Start Guide
 *

 *

 *
 *
 * \section asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_extra_dependencies Dependencies
 * This driver has the following dependencies:
 *
 *  - None
 *
 *
 * \section asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_extra_errata Errata
 * There are no errata related to this driver.
 *
 *
 * \section asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_extra_history Module History
 * An overview of the module history is presented in the table below, with
 * details on the enhancements and fixes made to the module since its first
 * release. The current version of this corresponds to the newest version in
 * the table.
 *
 *

 *

 *		Changelog
 *

 *

 *		Initial release
 *

 *

 */

/**
 * \page asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_exqsg Examples for Advanced Encryption Standard
 *
 * This is a list of the available Quick Start Guides (QSGs) and example
 * applications for \ref asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_group. QSGs are simple examples with
 * step-by-step instructions to configure and use this driver in a selection of
 * use cases. Note that a QSG can be compiled as a standalone application or be
 * added to the user application.
 *
 *  - \subpage asfdoc_sam0_aes_basic_use_case
 *  - \subpage asfdoc_sam0_aes_callback_use_case
 *  - \subpage asfdoc_sam0_aes_dma_use_case
 *
 * \page asfdoc_sam0_drivers_aes_document_revision_history Document Revision History
 *
 *

 *

 *      Doc. Rev.
 *		Date
 *		Comments
 *

 *

 *      42445B
 *		12/2015
 *		Added support for SAM L22
 *

 *

 *      42445A
 *		06/2015
 *		Initial release
 *

 *

 *
 */

 #ifdef __cplusplus
}
#endif

#endif  /* AES_H_INCLUDED */

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Theories, Unexplained Mysteries & The Universe
Desert Rose Crystal
by Dragon on Thu Dec 06, 2018 2:53 am
The rose rock (otherwise known as barite rose, desert rose, or selenite rose) gets its name from its striking appearance: The rock formation is akin to that of a rose in bloom. Its "petals" are layers of flattened crystals that fan outward from its center, giving it a delicate floral look. Their reddish hue adds an extra rosy touch.
This unique formation makes a rose rock easily identifiable even to the most novice of rockhounds. Though it may form individually or in small groupings, some sprout up together in large clusters of rocks that can weigh more than a thousand—yes, a thousand!—pounds.
The rose rock materializes in arid, sandy places around the world like Egypt, Spain, and Mexico. However, it is central Oklahoma where the largest quantity of well-formed rose rocks can be found. These particular stones were created 250 million years ago when the sea that once covered the land retreated and the water began crystallizing around the quartz sand.
Oklahoma is so fond of the flower-shaped stone it made it the official state rock in 1968. The small town of Noble, located just south of Oklahoma City, is known as the "rose rock capital of the world."
Last edited by Dragon on Sun Dec 09, 2018 12:09 am; edited 2 times in total
Re: Desert Rose Crystal
By Didier Descouens
Saharan gypsum desert rose from Tunisia
Desert rose is the colloquial name given to rose-like formations of crystal clusters of gypsum or baryte which include abundant sand grains. The 'petals' are crystals flattened on the c crystallographic axis, fanning open in radiating flattened crystal clusters.
Source / Image Courtesy
By Rob Lavinsky, iRocks.com
Baryte rose from Cleveland County, Oklahoma.
The desert rose may also be known by the names: sand rose, rose rock, selenite rose, gypsum rose and baryte (barite) rose
By Laura Peña
Large desert rose formation in the Tunisian desert.
Oklahoma Rose Rocks
by Cloud on Thu Dec 06, 2018 6:36 pm
Dragon wrote:
Oh wow, these are beautiful. Never seen anything like them before. Thank you for sharing , Dragon
by Dragon on Sun Dec 09, 2018 12:02 am
Desert Rose Crystal Healing Properties:
Perseverance, dedication, confidence to succeed
Chakras: Base, third eye, crown
Element: Wind
Zodiac Signs: Scorpio, Capricorn, Taurus
Despite its rose petal like softness, Desert Rose is a stone that will help you stand your ground and confront any hardship.
It will show you how to commit to a project with confidence despite the numerable obstacles. By staying focussed on your outcome you can manage the challenges with an optimistic attitude. Desert Rose will support you in your endeavours to realise your dream.
Desert Rose History and Uses:
The Desert Rose is also referred to as the Sand Rose, Selenite Rose or Gypsum Rose. Found in dry, desert regions, each one is said to contain a unique spirit guardian.
They have traditionally been used as talismans for protection, overcoming phobias and to help boost self confidence. Particularly helpful for shy or timid children and teens to help them uncover and confidently express their talents.
by Cloud on Sun Dec 09, 2018 10:28 am
Dragon wrote: They have traditionally been used as talismans for protection, overcoming phobias and to help boost self confidence. Particularly helpful for shy or timid children and teens to help them uncover and confidently express their talents
Would definitely be good for D, then. :cute:


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Happy Father's Day. I've received my share of fatherly love and backtalk already today. And I'll spare you the details of the broken glass and diarrhea incidents. Guess it goes with the territory!
Today I'm drinking Bam Noire Dark Farmhouse Ale brewed by Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales in Dexter, Michigan. Looks like I drank this one back in November, 2009 too. I just got a bunch of new Jolly Pumpkin beers a few days ago from Total Wine, which totally reminded me that I had this one in the closet. And I've had it for a while, so I figured today was as good a day as any to crack it open.
The label art is great, depicting Bam Noire, the Jack Russell Terrier with bat wings and a glowing eye. Pretty freaky. "Dedicated to the dark side." This wine bottle has a sticker on the back that says Batch 340/341.
Caramel and prune aroma, sweet and then sour, interesting. Yeasty sour flavors kick things off. Tart apples and cherries really make the taste buds dance. Nice juicy quality, yet this beer is quite dry, all at once. Some funk lives in the background throughout as well. Good body with solid carbonation. I am getting a little cotton mouth right now, though. I definitely enjoyed this beer, and even more as I drank more and it started growing on me. It was really easy to finish the entire bottle alone. An enjoyable beer to check out for sure.
Had this stuff just before I got sick.
Was was more sour than I expected, although I realize I should expect that from Jolly Pumpkin. After getting over the sourness, I thought it was good.
I agree. It took a little getting used to. Luckily I had an entire wine bottle and no one to share it with.


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The Iowa Caucus Meltdown Showed Everything That's Wrong With the Democratic Party
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The Shadow Debacle
Just over ten months ago, the state of Iowa hosted the very first contest in the Democratic presidential primary season. As anyone who tried to watch the caucuses unfold probably remembers, what ensued was a disaster of epic proportions: the integrity of the process compromised by mysteriously delayed results, and a general atmosphere of chaos that featured reports of software malfunctions and jammed telephone lines. In the midst of it all, former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg would erroneously declare victory even though no official results had actually been released.
While quickly eclipsed by subsequent primaries, the calamity of the Iowa caucuses nonetheless gave rise to plenty of speculation as to the cause of the chaos — much of it centered on the ominously named "Shadow" app used by the Democratic Party to gather results. The whole mess having arguably cost the Bernie Sanders campaign valuable earned media, and the app quickly being tied to a whole nexus of establishment party operatives, plenty of questions emerged about the possibility of foul play.
Though it will obviously have no effect on the outcome of the long-concluded primaries, an internal audit distributed to the Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) State Central Committee last weekend at long last gives some insight into what actually occurred in February, and the combination of events that transpired to produce the disaster. While it may not answer every question, the report certainly offers a plausible account of what happened and why, with the Shadow app predictably playing a leading role.
So, was incompetence or malice at the root of the Iowa caucuses debacle? Based on the information contained within the audit, the disaster of February 3, 2020 looks like a fairly textbook case of internal Democratic Party morass, with a dollop of garden-variety ineptitude mixed in. Which is to say: when politics becomes the hyper-professionalized and insular business that it now mostly is, a lot of bad decisions tend to be made about where to invest time and resources — and it very much looks like Iowa should be viewed in that light.
If nothing else, the report is an incredible peek behind the curtains of a totally avoidable disaster. Having made the fateful decision to develop a mobile smartphone app which precinct chairs would use to "automatically calculate the awarded delegates and submit their caucus results to the IDP," party officials found themselves without an obvious vendor (Microsoft, which had developed a similar app for the 2016 caucuses, had declined). Shadow, it turns out, soon entered the mix, courtesy of connections between the IDP and its equivalent in Nevada:
As the IDP searched for the right vendor for the task, the Nevada State Democratic Party ("NSDP"), with whom the IDP had a positive and cooperative relationship, recommended a young political tech company called Shadow Inc. ("Shadow"). The NSDP had already engaged Shadow to develop a reporting app for the 2020 Nevada caucuses, so the IDP believed that Shadow would be a good fit. On June 20, 2019, the IDP contacted Shadow and submitted a request for proposal ("RFP") setting out the scope of the development project.
Trouble began soon after, as Democratic National Committee (DNC) officials raised concerns over digital security, and development of the app got a late start. Amid further delays related to Shadow's inability to receive necessary information from IDP personnel (the state party reportedly had only two in-house technology personnel, and they "were busy with multiple projects related to the upcoming caucuses"), the app wasn't rolled out until January 18, 2020 — just two weeks before the caucuses were scheduled to take place.
What happened next was basically a comedy of errors. Having finally received information about the app, those who would soon have to use it "were met with a convoluted installation and login process set out in a 34-page 'user manual'." Even tech-savvy users reportedly found the installation process cumbersome, and, the IDP having for some reason decided to keep the identity of the developer a secret, the domain name ("shadowinc.io") looked to some "like a phishing scam." There were ultimately so many issues with the app that, with just a few days to go before the caucuses, "some temporary chairs began to indicate that they had 'given up on trying to get the reporting app'" and promised to call in their results by phone. At the last minute, the DNC stepped in to demand that Shadow "provide it with real-time access to the raw results" so it could double-check them for errors — an extra step that seems to have made a bad situation worse (according to the audit, the reported irregularities in the results came from the DNC's end rather than the data provided by the app itself).
Amazingly, given the time and energy sunk into its development and rollout, local party officials didn't bother to make the app mandatory for precinct captains. On the day of the caucuses itself, a majority of Iowa's precincts didn't even try to use it. According to the audit, a "boiler room" set up to manage incoming calls soon proved ill-equipped to handle the deluge that inevitably came flooding in. The upshot?
Ultimately, there were a total of 5,816 incoming calls to the boiler room on February 3. Of those, 2,097 calls were neither answered nor picked up by the system before the caller hung up. And 2,593 incoming calls were abandoned (i.e., the caller gave up on getting through and hung up the phone while they were on hold). This suggests that 1,126 calls were actually patched through to the boiler room and answered by staff or a volunteer.
Though there are plenty of other minor details contained in the report, it would seem that this is more or less the saga of the Democratic Party's Iowa caucus train wreck in brief: from badly delayed reporting app to logistical nightmare. Even with these details available, of course, one very important question still remains: namely, why the Democrats chose to attach such a logistically complicated piece of technology to their caucus in the first place (there being little doubt that a more traditional and analog system of reporting would have been easier and less prone to failure).
On this score, the report leaves an important part of the question unanswered, telling us only that the IDP decided to procure an app and that someone (or perhaps some group of people) in the Nevada State Democratic Party recommended Shadow. From here, we can only speculate. As a February report published by the Intercept detailed, the company (founded by alumni of Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign) had intimate connections within the Democratic apparatus and close ties to ACRONYM, another organization tied personally and professionally to several establishment liberal figures and large donors:
A person with knowledge of the company's [ACRONYM's] culture, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of reprisal, shared communications showing that top officials at the company regularly expressed hostility to Sen. Bernie Sanders's supporters. [ACRONYM co-founder Tara] McGowan is married to Michael Halle, a senior strategist with the Buttigieg campaign. . . . Shadow has also been retained for digital services by Buttigieg's campaign, which paid the company $42,500 for software-related services last July, and by Joe Biden's campaign, which paid Shadow $1,225 for text messaging services, last July as well. Shadow was launched by former staffers to Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, including Niemira, Krista Davis, Ahna Rao, and James Hickey, according to professional biographies listed on LinkedIn. . . . Acronym, which includes a hybrid model of a 501(c)4 entity that does not disclose donors and a Super PAC that does, has been a favorite for deep-pocketed Democratic donors.
Based on the information contained within the report, there is certainly no evidence of actual foul play. But a plausible answer to the question posed above is that internal Democratic networks populated with operatives and consultants passively conspired to produce a process that was as convoluted as possible and, having done so, helped steer things toward a friendly vendor. This, of course, is only a supposition, and we may never know the real answer.
What we do know is that politics is as much a business as a democratic vocation for many of those involved — and that the result very rarely redounds to efficiency, transparency, or integrity.


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Maroon (undisclosed) is expected to return to the Lightning lineup on Friday.
Maroon has missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury but is expected to play Friday in Winnipeg. Alexander Volkov has been sent back to the AHL, opening up a spot in the lineup for Maroon.
Source: Erik Erlendsson 01/17/20, 4:17 pm EST
Maroon will not play Thursday; will be a game-time decision on Friday.
Maroon will miss his third straight game in Minnesota but is a possibility to be back in the lineup tomorrow in Winnipeg. Expect an update a few hours before puck-drop on Friday since they won't hold a morning skate on the back-to-back.
Source: Caley Chelios 01/16/20, 3:22 pm EST
Maroon (undisclosed) will not play on Sunday.
Source: Diana Nearhos 01/12/20, 6:40 pm EST
Maroon (upper-body) is expected to return to the Lightning lineup on Friday.
Maroon has missed the last two games with an upper-body injury that he suffered in a fight in New York on October 29th. Maroon has been limited to a fourth-line role for much of the season so far, resulting in just three points (1G / 2A) and 10:39 ATOI in 11 games.
Source: Shawn Roarke 11/8/19, 11:09 am EST
Maroon (upper-body) will not play on Wednesday.
Maroon was hurt in a fight on Tuesday night and will come out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in New Jersey. Alexander Volkov was summoned from the AHL and will make his NHL debut in Maroon's place.
Source: Joe Smith 10/30/19, 6:00 pm EST
Maroon is day-to-day with an upper-body injury; questionable to play Wednesday in New Jersey.
Maroon suffered an upper-body injury in a fight with Michael Haley early in the first period of Tuesday's game. It seems unlikely that Maroon will be available for Wednesday's game in New Jersey, so expect someone to be called up from Syracuse (AHL) to replace him if Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) can't play again.
The Lightning have signed Patrick Maroon to a one-year, $900,000 contract.
Maroon returned to his hometown in 2019, scoring 10 goals with 18 assists (28 points) in 74 games with the Blues. He went on to have a decent postseason but won a Stanley Cup and now signs on with the 2020 preseason favorites to win the Cup. Maroon will have a really hard time cracking the Lighting's top-6, but he will solidify their bottom-6 and second power-play unit.
Source: Tampa Bay Lightning 08/26/19, 12:21 pm EST
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Maroon will be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
Maroon has just two goals and one assist in his last 16 games so he will take a seat with Vladimir Tarasenko returning to the lineup on Saturday.
Source: Lou Korac 01/5/19, 1:51 pm EST
The Blues have activated Patrick Maroon (upper-body) from IR.
Maroon has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury, but is expected to play tonight vs. the Predators. Maroon is skating with Tyler Bozak and David Perron this morning and is still searching for his first goal with the Blues.
Source: St. Louis Blues 11/23/18, 11:35 am EST
Maroon (upper-body) won't play Monday; could be back this weekend.
Maroon will miss his third straight game with an upper-body injury, but head coach Mike Yeo left the door open for him to return during the Blues' back-to-back on Friday/Saturday.
Source: Alex Ferrario 11/19/18, 12:29 pm EST
Maroon will be back in the Blues lineup on Wednesday.
Maroon will be back in the Blues lineup on Wednesday. Maroon was a healthy scratch for the last two games, but will replace Nikita Soshnikov tonight. Maroon is still searching for his first goal of the season and will skate on the fourth line with Ivan Barbashev and Oskar Sundqvist.
Source: St. Louis Blues 11/14/18, 2:15 pm EST
Maroon will not be in the Blues lineup on Friday.
Maroon has not scored a goal in 13 games this season and has played under 10 minutes in two straight games. It is unclear whether or not Maroon is banged up or if he will be a healthy scratch on Friday.
Source: Tom Timmermann 11/8/18, 1:54 pm EST
The Blues have signed Patrick Maroon to a one-year deal worth $1.75M.
Source: Jim Thomas 07/10/18, 5:44 pm EST
Maroon (lower-body) will be back in the Devils lineup on Thursday.
Source: Amanda Stein 03/29/18, 4:20 pm EST
Maroon is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and will not play on Tuesday.
Source: Amanda Stein 03/27/18, 11:22 am EST
Maroon (lower-body) will return to the Devils lineup on Sunday.
Maroon is day-to-day with a lower-body injury; will not play Saturday.
Source: Chris Ryan 03/17/18, 1:56 pm EST
Maroon will not dress for the Devils on Tuesday.
Maroon was acquired from the Oilers on Monday, but took the red eye from Edmonton so he won't play on Tuesday. Look for Maroon to make his Devils debut in Florida on Thursday.
Source: Andrew Gross 02/27/18, 12:52 pm EST
The Devils have acquired Patrick Maroon from the Oilers for J.D. Dudek and a third round draft pick.
Maroon had a career-year while playing with Connor McDavid in 2016-17, but couldn't quite find the same success this year. With his contract expiring at the end of the season and the Oilers out of the playoff hunt they had to trade him. Maroon made it seem possible that he could return to the Oilers this summer, but for now he heads to the Devils where he could find himself in the top-6.
Source: Mark Spector 02/26/18, 5:30 pm EST
Maroon (lower-body) will draw back into the Oilers lineup on Sunday.
Maroon has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury and despite trade rumours swirling around, the Oilers won't preserve the health of their winger as he suits up tonight in Anaheim. Maroon re-enters the lineup with 30 points (14G / 16A) in 57 games this season—he will replace Mark Letestu, who was traded to the Blue Jackets this afternoon.
Source: Jack Michaels 02/25/18, 3:27 pm EST
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package net.oschina.app.fragment;

import android.view.View;
import android.widget.AdapterView;

import net.oschina.app.adapter.NewsAdapter;
import net.oschina.app.api.remote.OSChinaApi;
import net.oschina.app.base.BaseListFragment;
import net.oschina.app.base.ListBaseAdapter;
import net.oschina.app.bean.News;
import net.oschina.app.bean.NewsList;
import net.oschina.app.interf.OnTabReselectListener;
import net.oschina.app.ui.empty.EmptyLayout;
import net.oschina.app.util.UIHelper;
import net.oschina.app.util.XmlUtils;

import java.io.InputStream;
import java.io.Serializable;
import java.util.List;

/**
 * 新闻资讯
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 * @author FireAnt(http://my.oschina.net/LittleDY)
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 */
public class NewsFragment extends BaseListFragment<News> implements
        OnTabReselectListener {

    protected static final String TAG = NewsFragment.class.getSimpleName();
    private static final String CACHE_KEY_PREFIX = "newslist_";

    @Override
    protected NewsAdapter getListAdapter() {
        return new NewsAdapter();
    }

    @Override
    protected String getCacheKeyPrefix() {
        return CACHE_KEY_PREFIX + mCatalog;
    }

    @Override
    protected NewsList parseList(InputStream is) throws Exception {
        NewsList list = null;
        try {
            list = XmlUtils.toBean(NewsList.class, is);
        } catch (NullPointerException e) {
            list = new NewsList();
        }
        return list;
    }

    @Override
    protected NewsList readList(Serializable seri) {
        return ((NewsList) seri);
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    @Override
    protected void sendRequestData() {
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    @Override
    public void onItemClick(AdapterView<?> parent, View view, int position,
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        if (news != null) {
            UIHelper.showNewsRedirect(view.getContext(), news);

            // 放入已读列表
            saveToReadedList(view, NewsList.PREF_READED_NEWS_LIST, news.getId()
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        }
    }

    @Override
    protected void executeOnLoadDataSuccess(List<News> data) {
        if (mCatalog == NewsList.CATALOG_WEEK
                || mCatalog == NewsList.CATALOG_MONTH) {
            mErrorLayout.setErrorType(EmptyLayout.HIDE_LAYOUT);
            if (mState == STATE_REFRESH)
                mAdapter.clear();
            mAdapter.addData(data);
            mState = STATE_NOMORE;
            mAdapter.setState(ListBaseAdapter.STATE_NO_MORE);
            return;
        }
        super.executeOnLoadDataSuccess(data);
    }

    @Override
    public void onTabReselect() {
        onRefresh();
    }

    @Override
    protected long getAutoRefreshTime() {
        // 最新资讯两小时刷新一次
        if (mCatalog == NewsList.CATALOG_ALL) {

            return 2 * 60 * 60;
        }
        return super.getAutoRefreshTime();
    }
}


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Fighting games initially saw their humble beginnings in classic games such as Boxing (Atari 2600), Karate Champ, Yie Ar Kung Fu and finally the original Street Fighter in 1987. Nevertheless, this gaming genre has taken quantum leaps in terms of gameplay, graphics and realism. Fighting games today look amazing with tons of moves for each character that will make you feel like an unstoppable brawler in your own right.
If you love the thrill of humiliating your opponents in a virtual yet no holds barred combat, here's our list of the best new fighting games you can get your hands on.
10 Best Free Fighting Games
1. Tekken 7
Although released back in 2017 for popular consoles, Tekken 7 is one of the finest iteration of the series so far. Developed by Bandai Namco, Tekken 7 is a 1-on-1 fighting game that makes several gameplay enhancements as compared to its predecessors. The new 'Power Crush' and 'Screw Attack' features allows brand new offense and defence moves, alongside a special EX/Rage Drive meter for more powered up attacks and recovery options. Tekken 7 introduces 13 new playable characters including guest fighters from Capcom (Akuma) and SNK (Geese Howard). All these features including the newest chapter in the Mishima Family storyline and a wide array of old and new characters make Tekken 7 a true hallmark when it comes to popular fighting games.
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2. Dragon Ball Fighter Z
Surprising everyone last year (2018), Dragonball Fighter Z is already steamrolling legendary franchises with its stunning visuals, gameplay and fluid controls. Being a 2D fighting game, Dragon Ball Fighter Z borrows several elements from older 2D fighters. All battles take place in a 3 vs 3 tag match with several moves that utilize all 3 players. Several signature elements from the Dragon ball series such as the vanish attack and summoning Shenron the dragon between battles are also included. The starting roster includes 21 playable characters, with some being unlockable and 8 others as DLC. So, if you're looking for an off-beat yet awesome fighting game title, Dragon Ball Fighter Z should certainly be among the top 10 fighting games that you should certainly play.
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3. Soul Calibur VI
Released in October 2018, Soul Calibur VI is the latest instalment in series. However, it is a re-boot of series that retells the events of the first Soul Calibur games with several new details. Being one of the most famous weapon-based fighting games, Soul Calibur VI outshines predecessors with its superb graphics and fluid controls. The returning characters include, Mitsurugi, Seigfried, Taki, Voldo, Ivy, Inferno, Cervantes De Leon, Raphael, Seong Mi-Na, Kilik, Maxi, Talim, Yoshimitsu, Nightmatre and Sophitia etc. The Geralt of Rivia (Witcher) and 2B (Nier Automata) also feature as guest fighting characters. The players can also create their own character, and use it in the Libra of Soul mode, a story mode that is actually canon to the game's story.
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4. Mortal Kombat X
Although the latest Mortal Kombat 11 has only been teased by Netherrealm Studios, gamers might have to wait for another 3 months before it is released. But you can still enjoy brutal and bloody one-on-one fighting with their previous game Mortal Kombat X. It is the second game in the rebooted MK series where earthrealm warriors take on a resurrected Shinnok, with a new generation of fighters taking the centre stage. MK X is known for its extremely violent gameplay and graphical realism that has made the series one of the best fighting games to have ever surfaced. So 'Test Your Might' and grab MK X to have hours of fun beating and humiliating your opponents in one of the most violent new fighting game in existence.
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5. Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3
Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 isn't the latest fighting game in the series and is an update for Marvel Vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds. Nevertheless, it is still considered superior to the latest Marvel Vs Capcom Infinite. Not only UMVC 3 has a larger character roster but is far more visually stunning and over the top. Its new changes to the gameplay include new game modes, smoother online play, and 12 new characters added to original 36. The roster includes fan favourites from both Capcom and Marvel franchises such as Ryu, Captain America, Akuma, Dante, Sentinel, Deadpool, Doctor Doom, Chris Redfield, Chun Li, Virgil, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Spider Man, Dormammu, Viewtiful Joe and several others. Moreover, with Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3, you can also play as boss character Galactus. So, if you're looking for a slightly cheesy and fun title, UMVC 3 is amongst the best fighting games you can lay your hands on.
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6. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Speaking of cheesy and fun, you certainly cannot have a list of the best fighting games without mentioning Super Smash Bros. This game is certainly not for fans of more technical fighting game titles such as Tekken and Virtua Fighter, but that doesn't mean it's not fun. With a roster of 74 characters from a plethora of Nintendo, Sega, Bandai Namco, Konami, Capcom, Atlus and Square Enix titles. Super Smash Bros is great if you want to take things more light-heartedly and yet enjoy tons of hours fighting it out with your friends. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate also contains a campaign mode and is one of the most popular fighting games for Nintendo Switch.
7. King of Fighters XIV
First making its appearance on the NEO GEO platform in 94, King of Fighters surely needs no introductions to long time fighting game fans. Its latest entry King of Fighters XIV is yet another gem that you'll surely enjoy. Those not familiar with SNK fighting games might find it a little odd. But with its core gameplay centred around high-powered supermoves and hypercombos, it surely feels satisfying. King of Fighters XIV features several characters from various SNK fighting game titles such as Art of Fighting, Fatal Fury, Samurai Shodown, Ikari Warriors and several others. While the game's recurring boss Rugal Bernstein is absent from this title, it actually might be a good thing for newcomers, as he is brutally difficult to beat. Instead, game features a new boss named 'Verse' who is equally challenging and punishing if you're not well versed.
8. Killer Instinct
If you love the violence of Mortal Kombat games, then you're sure to love Killer Instinct. Released in 2013, this title is yet another bloody yet enjoyable fighting game since the 16-bit era. The story revolves around a pair of siblings named Jago and Orchid, who're on their mission to destroy the evil corporation Ultratech, that also hosts the titular 'Killer Instinct' brand of fighting tournaments. Although, plot might not seem very new, but the gameplay and various unique fighting mechanics are surely refreshing. Not to mention its extremely violent finisher moves in vein with Fatality from the MK franchise.
9. Street Fighter V
Released in 2016, Street Fighter V is perhaps one of the most iconic online fighting games in the list. Street Fighter series is famous for maintaining a perfect balance between technical and projectile based gameplay. The story in Street Fighter V is set between the events of SF3 and SF4, with M Bison returning as the Boss character. Other popular characters such as Ryu, Ken, Guile, Chun-Li, Vega, Zangief, Akuma, Sagat, Sakura, Blanka and Ibuki etc. also make return alongside several brand-new characters. The latest instalment also introduces the 'V-Gauge' that allows players to unleash new techniques and enhance their offense or defence.
10. Injustice 2
Another game by the makers of Mortal Kombat, Injustice 2 is a fighting game involving characters and story arcs from the DC Universe (Detective Comics). The story takes place in an alternate universe where Superman has turned evil (following the accidental death of Lois Lane) and aims to rule the world in a totalitarian fashion. Opposing him is of course Batman a.k.a Bruce Wayne who doesn't like Superman's ways and aims to put an end to his tyrannical schemes. The game features all your favourite superheroes and villains from the DC Universe including, Superman, Batman, Aquaman, Atom, Black Canary, Green Arrow, Blue Beetle, Shazam, Black Adam, Captain Cold, Gorilla Grodd, Flash, Dr. Fate, Deadshot, Hellboy and Green Lantern etc. The gameplay is similar to the new Mortal Kombat series, minus the explicit violence and bloodletting.
While this list isn't all inclusive, we've tried our best to include the latest and the best online fighting games you can play. If you think we've missed any 'must play' entry, please mention it in comments and we'll add it to the list. We hope you enjoy this article, and happy gaming.
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