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Vathek and his mother Caranthus consult the planets as smoke from a small fire rises into the night sky.A deathlike stillness reigned over the mountain, and through the air. The moon dilated, on a vast platform, the shades of the lofty columns, which reached from the terrace almost to the clouds. The gloomy watch-towers, whose number could not be counted, were veiled by no roof: and their capitals, of an architecture unknown in the records of the earth, served as an asylum for the birds of darkness, which, alarmed at the approach of such visitants, fled away croaking.
The chief of the eunuchs, trembling with fear, besought Vathek that a fire might be kindled.
"No!" replied he, "there is no time left to think of such trifles; abide where thou art, and expect my commands."
Having thus spoken, he presented his hand to Nouronihar, and ascending the steps of a vast staircase, reached the terrace, which was flagged with squares of marble, and resembled a smooth expanse of water, upon whose surface not a leaf ever dared to vegetate. On the right rose the watch-towers, ranged before the ruins of an immense palace, whose walls were embossed with various figures. In front stood forth the colossal forms of four creatures, composed of the leopard and the griffin; and though but of stone, inspired emotions of terror. Near these were distinguished by the splendour of the moon, which streamed full on the place, characters like those on the sabres of the Giaour, that possessed the same virtue of changing every moment. These, after vacillating for some time, at last fixed in Arabic letters, and prescribed to the Caliph the following words:
"Vathek! thou hast violated the conditions of my parchment, and deservest to be sent back; but in favour to thy companion, and as the meed for what thou hast done to obtain it, Eblis permitteth that the portal of his palace shall be opened, and the subterranean fire will receive thee into the number of its adorers."
He scarcely had read these words before the mountain, against which the terrace was reared, trembled; and the watch-towers were ready to topple headlong upon them. The rock yawned, and disclosed within it a staircase of polished marble, that seemed to approach the abyss. Upon each stair were planted two large torches, like those Nouronihar had seen in her vision, the camphorated vapour ascending from which gathered into a cloud under the hollow of the vault.
This appearance, instead of terrifying, gave new courage to the daughter of Fakreddin. Scarcely deigning to bid adieu to the moon and the firmament, she abandoned without hesitation the pure atmosphere, to plunge into these infernal exhalations. The gait of those impious personages was haughty and determined. As they descended, by the effulgence of the torches, they gazed on each other with mutual admiration, and both appeared so resplendent, that they already esteemed themselves spiritual intelligences. The only circumstance that perplexed them, was their not arriving at the bottom of the stairs. On hastening their descent, with an ardent impetuosity, they felt their steps accelerated to such a degree, that they seemed not walking, but falling from a precipice. Their progress, however, was at length impeded by a vast portal of ebony, which the Caliph without difficulty recognized. Here the Giaour awaited them, with the key in his hand,
"Ye are welcome!" said he to them, with a ghastly smile, "in spite of Mahomet, and all his dependents. I will now admit you into that palace, where you have so highly merited a place."
Whilst he was uttering these words, he touched the enamelled lock with his key, and the doors at once expanded with a noise still louder than the thunder of mountains, and as suddenly recoiled the moment they had entered.
The Caliph and Nouronihar beheld each other with amazement, at finding themselves in a place which, though roofed with a vaulted ceiling, was so spacious and lofty, that at first they took it for an immeasurable plain. But their eyes at length growing to the grandeur of the objects at hand, they extended their view to those at a distance, and discovered rows of columns and arcades, which gradually diminished, till they terminated in a point, radiant as the sun, when he darts his last beams athwart the ocean. The pavement, strewed over with gold dust and saffron, exhaled so subtile an odour, as almost overpowered them. They, however, went on, and observed an infinity of censers, in which ambergris and the wood of aloes were continually burning. Between the several columns were placed tables, each spread with a profusion of viands, and wines of every species, sparkling in vases of chrystal. A throng of Genii, and other phantastic spirits, of each sex, danced lasciviously in troops, at the sound of music which issued from beneath.
In the midst of this immense hall, a vast multitude was incessantly passing, who severally kept their right hands on their hearts, without once regarding any thing around them. They had all the livid paleness of death. Their eyes, deep sank in their sockets, resembled those phosphoric meteors, that glimmer by night in places of interment. Some stalked slowly on, absorbed in profound reverie; some shrieking with agony, ran furiously about, like tigers wounded with poisoned arrows; whilst others, grinding their teeth in rage, foamed along, more frantic than the wildest maniac. They all avoided each other, and though surrounded by a multitude that no one could number, each wandered at random unheedful of the rest, as if alone on a desert which no foot had trodden.
Vathek and Nouronihar, frozen with terror at a sight so baleful, demanded of the Giaour what these appearances might mean, and why these ambulating spectres never withdrew their hands from their hearts.
"Perplex not yourselves," replied he bluntly, "with so much at once, you will soon be acquainted with all; let us haste and present you to Eblis."
They continued their way through the multitude, but notwithstanding their confidence at first, they were not sufficiently composed to examine with attention the various perspectives of halls, and of galleries, that opened on the right hand and left, which were all illuminated by torches and braziers, whose flames rose in pyramids, to the centre of the vault. At length they came to a place where long curtains, brocaded with crimson and gold, fell from all parts, in striking confusion. Here the choirs and dances were heard no longer. The light which glimmered came from afar.
After some time Vathek and Nouronihar perceived a gleam brightening through the drapery, and entered a vast tabernacle, carpeted with the skins of leopards. An infinity of elders, with streaming beards, and afrits, in complete armour, had prostrated themselves before the ascent of a lofty eminence, on the top of which, upon a globe of fire, sat the formidable Eblis. His person was that of a young man, whose noble and regular features seemed to have been tarnished by malignant vapours. In his large eyes appeared both pride and despair; his flowing hair retained some resemblance to that of an angel of light. In his hand, which thunder had blasted, he swayed the iron sceptre, that causes the monster Ouranabad, the afrits, and all the powers of the abyss to tremble. At his presence the heart of the Caliph sank within him, and, for the first time, he fell prostrate on his face. Nouronihar, however, though greatly dismayed, could not help admiring the person of Eblis, for she expected to have seen some stupendous giant. Eblis, with a voice more mild than might be imagined, but such as transfused through the soul the deepest melancholy, said:
"Creatures of clay, I receive you into mine empire. Ye are numbered amongst my adorers. Enjoy whatever this palace affords—the treasures of the preadimite sultans, their bickering sabres, and those talismans that compel the Dives to open the subterranean expanses of the mountain of Kaf, which communicate with these. There, insatiable as your curiosity may be, shall you find sufficient to gratify it. You shall possess the exclusive privilege of entering the fortress of Aherman, and the halls of Argenk, where are portrayed all creatures endowed with intelligence, and the various animals that inhabited the earth prior to the creation of that contemptible being, whom ye denominate the Father of Mankind."
Vathek and Nouronihar feeling themselves revived and encouraged by this harangue, eagerly said to the Giaour:
"Bring us instantly to the place which contains these precious talismans."
"Come," answered this wicked Dive, with his malignant grin, "come, and possess all that my sovereign hath promised, and more."
He then conducted them into a long aisle adjoining the tabernacle, preceding them with hasty steps, and followed by his disciples with the utmost alacrity. They reached at length a hall of great extent, and covered with a lofty dome, around which appeared fifty portals of bronze, secured with as many fastenings of iron. A funereal gloom prevailed over the whole scene. Here, upon two beds of incorruptible cedar, lay recumbent the fleshless forms of the preadimite kings, who had been monarchs of the whole earth. They still possessed enough of life to be conscious of their deplorable condition. Their eyes retained a melancholy motion; they regarded each other with looks of the deepest dejection, each holding his right hand motionless on his heart. At their feet were inscribed the events of their several reigns, their power, their pride, and their crimes. Soliman Raad, Soliman Daki, and Soliman Di Gian Ben Gian, who, after having chained up the Dives in the dark caverns of Kaf, became so presumptuous, as to doubt of the Supreme Power. All these maintained great state, though not to be compared with the eminence of Soliman Ben Daoud.
This king, so renowned for his wisdom, was on the loftiest elevation, and placed immediately under the dome. He appeared to possess more animation than the rest, though, from time to time, he laboured with profound sighs, and, like his companions, kept his right hand on his heart; yet his countenance was more composed, and he seemed to be listening to the sullen roar of a vast cataract, visible in part through the grated portals. This was the only sound that intruded on the silence of these doleful mansions. A range of brazen vases surrounded the elevation.
"Remove the covers from these cabalistic depositaries," said the Giaour to Vathek, "and avail thyself of the talismans, which will break asunder all these gates of bronze, and not only render thee master of the treasures contained within them, but also of the spirits by which they are guarded."
The Caliph, whom this ominous preliminary had entirely disconcerted, approached the vases with faltering footsteps, and was ready to sink with terror, when he heard the groans of Soliman. As he proceeded, a voice from the livid lips of the prophet articulated these words:
"In my lifetime, I filled a magnificent throne, having on my right hand twelve thousand seats of gold, where the patriarchs and prophets heard my doctrines; on my left the sages and doctors, upon as many thrones of silver, were present at all my decisions. Whilst I thus administered justice to innumerable multitudes, the birds of the air librating over me, served as a canopy from the rays of the sun. My people flourished, and my palace rose to the clouds. I erected a temple to the Most High, which was the wonder of the universe; but I basely suffered myself to be seduced by the love of women, and a curiosity that could not be restrained by sub-lunary things. I listened to the counsels of Aherman, and the daughter of Pharaoh; and adored fire, and the host of heaven. I forsook the holy city, and commanded the Genii to rear the stupendous palace of Istakar, and the terrace of the watch-towers, each of which was consecrated to a star. There for a while I enjoyed myself in the zenith of glory and pleasure. Not only men, but supernatural existences were subject also to my will. I began to think, as these unhappy monarchs around had already thought, that the vengeance of heaven was asleep, when at once the thunder burst my structures asunder, and precipitated me hither; where, however, I do not remain like the other inhabitants totally destitute of hope, for an angel of light hath revealed, that in consideration of the piety of my early youth, my woes shall come to an end when this cataract shall for ever cease to flow. Till then I am in torments, ineffable torments, an unrelenting fire preys on my heart."
Having uttered this exclamation, Soliman raised his hands towards heaven, in token of supplication, and the Caliph discerned through his bosom, which was transparent as crystal, his heart enveloped in flames. At a sight so full of horror, Nouronihar fell back like one petrified, into the arms of Vathek, who cried out with a convulsive sob:
"O Giaour! whither hast thou brought us! Allow us to depart, and I will relinquish all thou hast promised. O Mahomet! remains there no more mercy!"
"None! none!" replied the malicious Dive. "Know, miserable prince, thou art now in the abode of vengeance, and despair. Thy heart, also, will be kindled, like those of the other votaries of Eblis. A few days are allotted thee previous to this fatal period: employ them as thou wilt. Recline on these heaps of gold: command the Infernal Potentates: range at thy pleasure through these immense subterranean domains. No barrier shall be shut against thee. As for me, I have fulfilled my mission. I now leave thee to thyself."
At these words he vanished.
The Caliph and Nouronihar remained in the most abject affliction. Their tears unable to flow, scarcely could they support themselves. At length, taking each other despondingly by the hand, they went faltering from this fatal hall, indifferent which way they turned their steps. Every portal opened at their approach. The Dives fell prostrate before them. Every reservoir of riches was disclosed to their view, but they no longer felt the incentives of curiosity, pride, or avarice. With like apathy they heard the chorus of Genii, and saw the stately banquets prepared to regale them. They went wandering on from chamber to chamber, hall to hall, and gallery to gallery; all without bounds or limit; all distinguishable by the same lowering gloom; all adorned with the same awful grandeur; all traversed by persons in search of repose and consolation, but who sought them in vain, for every one carried within him a heart tormented in flames. Shunned by these various sufferers, who seemed by their looks to be upbraiding the partners of their guilt, they withdrew from them, to wait in direful suspense the moment which should render them to each other the like objects of terror.
"What," exclaimed Nouronihar, "will the time come, when I shall snatch my hand from thine!"
"Ah!" said Vathek, "and shall my eyes ever cease to drink from thine long draughts of enjoyment! Shall the moments of our reciprocal ecstasies be reflected on with horror! It was not thou that broughtest me hither; the principles by which Carathis perverted my youth have been the sole cause of my perdition!"
Having given vent to these painful expressions, he called to an Afrit, who was stirring up one of the braziers, and bade him fetch the Princess Carathis from the palace of Samarah.
After issuing these orders, the Caliph and Nouronihar continued walking amidst the silent crowd, till they heard voices at the end of the gallery. Presuming them to proceed from some unhappy beings, who like themselves were awaiting their final doom, they followed the sound, and found it to come from a small square chamber, where they discovered sitting on sofas, five young men of goodly figure, and a lovely female, who were all holding a melancholy conversation, by the glimmering of a lonely lamp. Each had a gloomy and forlorn air, and two of them were embracing each other with great tenderness. On seeing the Caliph and the daughter of Fakreddin enter they arose, saluted, and gave them place. Then he who had appeared the most considerable of the group, addressed himself thus to Vathek:
"Strangers! who doubtless are in the same state of suspense as ourselves, as you do not yet bear your hand on your heart, if you are come hither to pass the interval allotted previous to the infliction of our common punishment, condescend to relate the adventures that have brought you to this fatal place; and we in return will acquaint you with ours; which deserves but too well to be heard. We will trace back our crimes to their source, though we are not permitted to repent. This is the only employment suited to wretches like us."
The Caliph and Nouronihar assented to the proposal, and Vathek began, not without tears and lamentations, a sincere recital of every circumstance that had passed. When the afflicting narrative was closed, the young man entered on his own. Each person proceeded in order, and when the fourth prince had reached the midst of his adventures, a sudden noise interrupted him, which caused the vault to tremble, and to open.
Immediately a cloud descended, which gradually dissipating, discovered Carathis, on the back of an Afrit, who grievously complained of his burden. She, instantly springing to the ground, advanced towards her son, and said:
"What dost thou here, in this little square chamber? As the Dives are become subject to thy beck, I expected to have found thee on the throne of the preadimite kings."
"Execrable woman!" answered the Caliph; "cursed be the day thou gavest me birth! Go! follow this Afrit; let him conduct thee to the hall of the Prophet Soliman; there thou wilt learn to what these palaces are destined, and how much I ought to abhor the impious knowledge thou hast taught me."
"The height of power to which thou art arrived, has certainly turned thy brain," answered Carathis; "but I ask no more, than permission to show my respect for the prophet. It is, however, proper thou shouldst know, that, as the Afrit has informed me neither of us shall return to Samarah, I requested his permission to arrange my affairs, and he politely consented. Availing myself, therefore, of the few moments allowed me, I set fire to the tower, and consumed in it the mutes, negresses, and serpents, which have rendered me so much good service; nor should I have been less kind to Morakanabad, had he not prevented me, by deserting at last to thy brother. As for Bababalouk, who had the folly to return to Samarah, and all the good brotherhood to provide husbands for thy wives, I undoubtedly would have put them to the torture, could I but have allowed them the time. Being, however, in a hurry, I only hung him, after having caught him in a snare with thy wives; whilst them I buried alive by the help of my negresses, who thus spent their last moments, greatly to their satisfaction. With respect to Dilara, who ever stood high in my favour, she hath evinced the greatness of her mind, by fixing herself near, in the service of one of the Magi, and, I think, will soon be our own."
Vathek, too much cast down to express the indignation excited by such a discourse, ordered the Afrit to remove Carathis from his presence, and continued immersed in thought, which his companions durst not disturb.
Carathis, however, eagerly entered the dome of Soliman, and, without regarding in the least the groans of the Prophet, undauntedly removed the covers of the vases, and violently seized on the talismans. Then, with a voice more loud than had hitherto been heard in these mansions, she compelled the Dives to disclose to her the most secret treasures, the most profound stores, which the Afrit himself had not seen. She passed by rapid descents known only to Eblis and his most favoured Potentates, and thus penetrated the very entrails of the earth, where breathes the Sansar, or icy wind of death. Nothing appalled her dauntless soul. She perceived, however, in all the inmates who bore their hands on their heart, a little singularity not much to her taste. As she was emerging from one of the abysses, Eblis stood forth to her view, but, notwithstanding he displayed the full effulgence of his infernal majesty, she preserved her countenance unaltered, and even paid her compliments with considerable firmness.
This superb monarch thus answered:
"Princess, whose knowledge and whose crimes have merited a conspicuous rank in my empire, thou doest well to employ the leisure that remains, for the flames and torments which are ready to seize on thy heart, will not fail to provide thee with full employment."
He said this, and was lost in the curtains of his tabernacle.
Carathis paused for a moment with surprise, but, resolved to follow the advice of Eblis, she assembled all the choirs of Genii, and all the Dives, to pay her homage. Thus marched she in triumph through a vapour of perfumes, amidst the acclamations of all the malignant spirits; with most of whom she had formed a previous acquaintance. She even attempted to dethrone one of the Solimans, for the purpose of usurping his place, when a voice, proceeding from the Abyss of Death, proclaimed:
"All is accomplished!"
Instantaneously, the haughty forehead of the intrepid princess became corrugated with agony; she uttered a tremendous yell, and fixed—no more to be withdrawn—her right hand upon her heart, which was become a receptacle of eternal fire.
In this delirium, forgetting all ambitious projects, and her thirst for that knowledge which should ever be hidden from mortals, she overturned the offerings of the Genii; and, having execrated the hour she was begotten, and the womb that had borne her, glanced off in a whirl that rendered her invisible, and continued to revolve without intermission.
At almost the same instant, the same voice announced to the Caliph, Nouronihar, the five princes, and the princess, the awful and irrevocable decree. Their hearts immediately took fire, and they at once lost the most precious of the gifts of heaven—hope. These unhappy beings recoiled, with looks of the most furious distraction. Vathek beheld in the eyes of Nouronihar nothing but rage and vengeance; nor could she discern ought in his but aversion and despair. The two princes who were friends, and till that moment had preserved their attachment, shrunk back, gnashing their teeth with mutual and unchangeable hatred. Kalilah and his sister made reciprocal gestures of imprecation; whilst the two other princes testified their horror for each other by the most ghastly convulsions, and screams that could not be smothered. All severally plunged themselves into the accursed multitude, there to wander in an eternity of unabating anguish.
Such was, and such should be, the punishment of unrestrained passions, and atrocious actions. Such is, and such should be, the chastisement of blind ambition, that would transgress those bounds which the Creator hath prescribed to human knowledge, and by aiming at discoveries reserved for pure intelligence, acquire that infatuated pride, which perceives not the condition appointed to man is, to be ignorant and humble.
Thus the Caliph Vathek who, for the sake of empty pomp and forbidden power, hath sullied himself with a thousand crimes, became a prey to grief without end, and remorse without mitigation; whilst the humble and despised Gulchenrouzpassed whole ages in undisturbed tranquillity, and the pure happiness of childhood.
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Share and discuss custom Daydream controller game profiles. Trinus for Daydream has a flexible mapping system to fine tune controls for a specific game. This can greatly improve the experience, and turn games that would otherwise be unplayable into fun VR!
Este foro es una alternativa a la versión en inglés para castellano parlantes. Punto de encuentro para comentar problemas, soluciones, sugerencias y consejos.
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import vigra

from cremi.evaluation import NeuronIds
from cremi import Volume

def evaluate(gt, segmentation):
    gt, _, _ = vigra.analysis.relabelConsecutive(gt, start_label=1)
    evaluate = NeuronIds(Volume(gt))

    segmentation = Volume(segmentation)
    vi_split, vi_merge = evaluate.voi(segmentation)
    ri = evaluate.adapted_rand(segmentation)

    return vi_split, vi_merge, ri

def regression_test(
        ref_seg,
        seg,
        expected_vi_split=0,
        expected_vi_merge=0,
        expected_ri=0
):
    vi_split, vi_merge, ri = evaluate(ref_seg, seg)
    vi_s_pass = vi_split < expected_vi_split
    vi_m_pass = vi_merge < expected_vi_merge
    ri_pass   = ri < expected_ri
    if vi_m_pass and vi_s_pass and ri_pass:
        print "All passed with:"
        print "Vi-Split:", vi_split, "(Ref:)", expected_vi_split
        print "Vi-Merge:", vi_merge, "(Ref:)", expected_vi_merge
        print "RI:", ri, "(Ref:)", expected_ri
    else:
        print "FAILED with"
        print "Vi-Split: %s with %f, (Ref:) %f" % ('Passed' if vi_s_pass else 'Failed', vi_split, expected_vi_split)
        print "Vi-Merge: %s with %f, (Ref:) %f" % ('Passed' if vi_m_pass else 'Failed', vi_merge, expected_vi_merge)
        print "RI: %s with %f, (Ref:) %f" % ('Passed' if ri_pass else 'Failed', ri, expected_ri)

def clean_up():
    pass

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Q: Google BigQuery Create/append to table from Avro internalError I am fairly new to BigQuery, however I have been able to create and append to existing BigQuery tables from Avro files (both in EU region) until 1-2 days ago. I am only using the web UI so far.
I just attempted to create a new table from a newly generated Avro file and got the same error, details below:
Job ID  bquijob_670fd977_15655fb3da1
Start Time  Aug 4, 2016, 3:35:45 PM
End Time    Aug 4, 2016, 3:35:53 PM
Write Preference    Write if empty

Errors:
  An internal error occurred and the request could not be completed.
  (error code: internalError)

I am unable to debug because there is not really anything to go by.

A: We've just released a new feature to not creating the root field: https://cloud.google.com/bigquery/release-notes.
Since you have imported Avro before, we have excluded your project from this new feature. But unfortunately we had a bug with exclusion, and will cause reading Avro to fail. I think you most likely ran into this problem.
The fix will be released next week. If you don't need the root field and want to enable your project for the new feature, please send the project id to me, huazhang at google.com. Sorry for the trouble this has caused.

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text:
package builtin

import (
	"encoding/json"
	"log"
	"sync"
	"time"

	"github.com/hysios/apiai-go"
	"github.com/oleiade/lane"
	// "github.com/wanliu/flow/builtin/config"
	"github.com/wanliu/flow/context"

	. "github.com/wanliu/flow/builtin/ai"

	flow "github.com/wanliu/goflow"
)

func NewApiAi() interface{} {
	return new(ApiAi)
}

type ApiAi struct {
	flow.Component

	MultiField

	sync.Mutex

	token      string
	sessionId  string
	proxyUrl   string
	retryCount int

	CtxQueue *lane.Queue
	TxtQueue *lane.Queue

	Echo      <-chan bool
	In        <-chan context.Request
	Token     <-chan string
	SessionId <-chan string
	ProxyUrl  <-chan string
	Out       chan<- context.Request

	RetryCount <-chan float64

	RetryIn  <-chan context.Request
	RetryOut chan<- context.Request
}

func (c *ApiAi) Init() {
	c.CtxQueue = lane.NewQueue()
	c.TxtQueue = lane.NewQueue()
}

func (c *ApiAi) OnIn(req context.Request) {
	if req.IsCommand() {
		c.Out <- req
		return
	}

	text := req.Text
	res := c.SendQuery(text)

	intent := res.Metadata.IntentName
	score := res.Score
	data, _ := json.Marshal(res)

	log.Printf("意图解析\"%s\" -> %s 准确度: %2.2f%%\n结果:%v", text, intent, score*100, string(data))

	req.ApiAiResult = res

	c.Out <- req
}

func (c *ApiAi) OnToken(token string) {
	c.token = token
}

func (c *ApiAi) OnRetryCount(count float64) {
	c.retryCount = int(count)
}

func (c *ApiAi) OnSessionId(sessionId string) {
	c.sessionId = sessionId
}

func (c *ApiAi) OnProxyUrl(proxy string) {
	c.proxyUrl = proxy
}

func (c *ApiAi) OnRetryIn(req context.Request) {
	text := req.Text
	res := c.SendQuery(text)

	intent := res.Metadata.IntentName
	score := res.Score
	data, _ := json.Marshal(res)

	log.Printf("意图解析\"%s\" -> %s 准确度: %2.2f%%\n结果:%v", text, intent, score*100, string(data))

	req.ApiAiResult = res

	c.RetryOut <- req
}

func (c *ApiAi) SendQuery(txt string) apiai.Result {
	count := 0

	tBegin := time.Now()

	res, err := ApiAiQuery(txt, c.token, c.sessionId, c.proxyUrl)

	tEnd := time.Now()
	log.Printf("ApiAi request cost time %v", tEnd.Sub(tBegin))

	for err != nil && count < c.retryCount {
		count++

		log.Printf("意图\"%s\"重新解析失败:%s", txt, err.Error())
		log.Printf("尝试第%v/%v次重新解析", count, c.retryCount)

		res, err = ApiAiQuery(txt, c.token, c.sessionId, c.proxyUrl)
		if err != nil {
			log.Printf("意图\"%s\"再第%v/%v次重新解析失败:%s", txt, count, c.retryCount, err.Error())
		}
	}

	return res
}


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Q: Bad operand type int for unary operator '! in while statement import java.util.Scanner;
public class GuessingGame_v1
{
    public static void main(String[] args)
    {
        double randNum = Math.random();

        int number =(int) (randNum * 100.0);
        int counter = 0;
        Scanner in = new Scanner(System.in);

        int guess = 0;

        while (!guess = randNum)
        {
            System.out.println("Enter your guess: ");
            int guess = in.nextInt();

           if(guess > randNum)
               System.out.println("Too High");
           else
               System.out.println("Too Low");
        }
        if (guess = randNum)
            System.out.println("Congradulations you guessed the number!");
    }
}

I am new to code but on this code it keeps saying "bad operand type int for unary operator '!'. What can I do to fix this?

A: ! is an unary negation operator that expects a single boolean operand. Therefore it can't be applied on an int.
You should change
while (!guess = randNum)

to
while (guess != randNum)

!= is the operator that checks whether two numbers are not equal to each other.
In addition
if (guess = randNum)

should be
if (guess == randNum)

since you want to compare the numbers (and not to assign randNum to the guess variable).


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20 $1,001 - $1,500
1 within 14 days 4 within 45 days 16 longer than 45 days
7 at least 8 at least 19 at least 20 at least 20 at least 20 all
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I'm looking to sign a self-contained female artist who can play an instrument, preferably, and can write potential hit records. Ultimately, I want to sign this artist to a major distribution deal and also get placements on other artists and licensed for tv/film. I want to know all about your experiences on your journey to becoming a signed artist, see pictures, any videos, and any additional information or music to will help guide my decision. Please submit your best track(s) for consideration.
Bobby Springsteen started as a recording artist then went on to become an A&R for several labels. He's now Founder/CEO of Dreamwire Entertainment Inc. managing artists, producers, songwriters, and screenwriters. He consults with publishing companies and has been instrumental in developing Nottinghill Publishing and its urban catalogue, as well as Royalty Network.
Deal Type: Label / Management Signing
Similar Sounding Artists: I'm open to any type of artist and prefer not to compare.
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Looking for 13-18 year old teen pop based vocalists or bands for development and shopping for deals. Please submit your best track(s) for consideration.
Genuine Music Group's producer/songwriter clients have been featured on sales of more than 140 million records. Over 70 RIAA Gold and Platinum awards have been earned by the company for it's work on numerous contemporary artists including Eminem, Christina Aguilera, Jay Z, Usher, Justin Timberlake, Dr Dre, Robin Thicke, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, Jennifer Lopez, Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes, Trey Songz and more…
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Compensation: sync placement, song placement with major artists on Sony and Universal; co-publishing deal, branding opportunities worldwide; exclusive licensing deal
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- M.I.A. Entertainment Group
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Black Cherry Group is always looking for artists to work with– in ANY genre – that have talent, good songs and especially, the drive, to take things to the next level. We specializes in working with performers to expand their fan base, offering management, artist development, promotion/marketing campaigns,publicity, licensing and merchandising. Additionally Black Cherry Group offers in house booking agency, graphics design, photography, music publishing and CD replication/manufacturing.
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I'm seeking amazing EDM tracks and producers for worldwide opportunities in licensing, publishing, song placements and more. Please submit your best track(s) for consideration.
Compensation: Branding/International Touring Opportunity; Co-Publishing Deal and/or song deal with Dreamwire Ent.
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We have developed and managed some of the music industries premiere Record Producers, Songwriters and Mix Engineers whose songs have generated over 200 million worldwide record sales for such recording artist and companies as:
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Seeking Artists, Songwriters, & Producers to Manage/Develop
Seeking Artists, Songwriters, & Producers to Manage / Develop
Tono Miakoda and W Music Group are seeking amazing artists, songwriters and producers to manage and develop. They are always looking for the next superstar, and are using Music Xray for scouting new talent.
So whether you're an artist, band, songwriter, or producer and interested in management and development, please submit your best track(s) for consideration. If we like what we hear, and feel that you're a good fit, we will contact you after reviewing your submission with more details.
Tono Miakoda is an artist manager and entertainment consultant who has worked with some of the world's top music superstars, such as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Destiny's Child, Jessica Simpson, and Bonnie Rait. The majority of these projects have surpassed the "Gold" (500,000) and Platinum" (1,000,000) sales levels and earned industry recognition through Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, MTV Music Awards, and Soul Train Music Awards. He has also has managing relationships with Sony Music, Universal, BMG, Columbia Records, Interscope, J Records and many more.
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Do you have Spanish music? I need a cover of a well known song done in Spanish for an upcoming sync licensing project. Non-Exclusive license. Please submit your best track(s) for consideration.
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Alonzo Jackson has worked with, developed and produced artists such as Dr. Dre, Drake, D'Angelo, Rafael Saadiq, Patti LaBelle, Beyonce, Kellie Rowland, Tommy Lee, Tara Stenson a.k.a. Aura, Paris Hilton, Truth Hurts, Deborah Cox, Sunshine Anderson, Eric Benet, Wanyá (Boys II Men), Pink (Formerly of the group Choice) and the list goes on and on.
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Seeking Hip-Hop Producers for Management
I'm seeking hot hip-hop producers who produce hit sounding tracks that are better than or can compete with the hottest hip-hop tracks out right now. These producers must submit their hottest music to me on this platform only and I will either critique the ones that I'm not considering or the ones I've picked.
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Dollaz Unlimited is a full service management company headed by VH1 Love and Hip Hops Rich Dollaz formerly of Bad Boy Records. We currently manage the careers of R&B singer Olivia and Model Erica Mena.
We are looking for Producers, Writers, as well as artist to develop and shop. We are looking for top talent. Producers please submit work that you own only, of any genre.
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Q: Ubuntu is not booting to GUI apt-get: /usr/local/lib/libstdc++.so.6: version `GLIBCXX_3.4.15` not found All of a sudden today my ubuntu system is not booting to GUI, I guess some system problem occured.
When I do:

sudo apt-get upgrade

from a console, I get the following error:

apt-get: /usr/local/lib/libstdc++.so.6: version GLIBCXX_3.4.15 not found (required by apt-get)
apt-get: /usr/local/lib/libstdc++.so.6: version GLIBCXX_3.4.15 not found (required by /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libapt-pkg.so.4.12)

Can anyone help?
I don't wish to reflash my system.
Its running on 12.04.

A: You have a local version of your libstdc++, which conflicts with the newer libstdc++-version, which your newer apt-get wants.
I don't know, where is your libstdc++ in your /usr/local/lib is coming from, but it is surely not from your ubuntu distribution. If you don't know that, probably you can delete that.
If you won't do that, a simple hotfix were for this if you renamed /usr/local/lib to f.e. /usr/local/lib- for the running of the apt-get command.


ICCET 2019 is hosted by Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan.
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POP legend Anastacia brings her remarkable voice to St David's Hall on The Ultimate Collection tour on Saturday 4 June.
But hurry – tickets went on sale at 9am on Friday 4th November and were expected to sell fast!
With over 30 million worldwide sales to her name, the charismatic American singer-songwriter will reel off all the hits including I'm Outta Love, Not That Kind, Made For Lovin' You, Left Outside Alone and many more.
Anastacia exploded into the UK charts when her debut solo album Not That Kind peaked at No.2, whilst the follow-up Freak of Nature was also a smash hit a year later. Plus, her eponymous album reached the top of the charts in the UK, Australia and across Europe in 2004.
Furthermore, Anastacia recorded the official song of the 2002 FIFA World Cup entitled Boom and topped the charts once again after her duet with Eros Ramazzoti on Pieces of a Dream in 2005. She has also collaborated with the likes of Paul McCartney, Elton John, Celine Dion and Annie Lennox to name just a few.
After a break from the spotlight, Anastacia returned with a bang with her sixth studio album Resurrection, and recently won the nation's hearts all over again on Strictly Come Dancing.
See the one and only Anastacia singing the hits live at St David's Hall!
Tickets are £37.50 & £50 (Plus a £3.95 Ticket Service Charge and an optional 95p postage fee).
Ticket limit of 6 per person.


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Born: Dec. 9, 1866 - Crawfordville, Indiana, USA
Died: Dec. 22, 1947 - Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
A Self-educated man, Nicholson began working for the Indianapolis Sentinel in 1884. The following year, he joined the staff of the Indianapolis News where he worked as a journalist until 1897. In 1891, he published his first book, Short Flights, and continued to publish both prose and poetry until 1928 when he entered the political arena in Indiana. In 1906, his The House of a Thousand Candles made the best-seller list and he would have two more best-sellers in The Port of Missing Men (1907) and A Hoosier Chronicle (1912). He became a city councilman in Indianapolis in 1928 and during the 1930's served as a diplomatic envoy to Nicaragua, Paraguay and Venezuela. His other works include Poems (1906), Otherwise Phyllis (1913), Proof of the Pudding (1916), Madness of May (1917), Reversible Santa Claus (1917), Lady Larkspur (1918), Best Laid Schemes (1922), Honor Bright (1923), Cavalier of Tennessee (1928) and Old Familiar Faces.
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario - Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 67, representing 32 workers at three city-run child care centres, is launching a week of radio ads on local stations CJQM FM (Country 104) and CHAS FM (KISS 100.5) today.
The ads, which you can listen to here, address a scheduled June 23rd City Council meeting, where the threatened closure will be considered.
The ads will run June 16th through June 20th.


The Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision program is right for education administrators dedicated to advancing the profession through quality teaching, research, and service, a doctor of education in educational administration and supervision.
The program is designed to satisfy licensing requirements in Indiana for the school superintendency. It consists of a minimum of 90 semester hours of graduate credit. A master's degree is required.


After hearing about this tragic event and the tragic loss of the man who was driving I started to think about life and how quickly it can change and be taken from us. The saying, "live each day as if it was your last" is really a good saying to try and follow because you honestly don't know what each day has in store for you.
I also got to thinking about the tree and the long life it had lived. I wish I had a full picture of how large this tree was. This tree lived a mighty, strong and proud life. Giving shade from the sun and protecting people from rain when they needed a break, it gave animals a play ground to explore and live in, gave photographers a beautiful picture when snapped. When I think of this I hope others can say likely things about the man who passed away. And when the day comes, I hope people can say such great things about me.
Thinking about this and pondering it made me realize that I really do have to live each day as it is my last. No second guessing and trying to stay comfortable in my current place in life. If tomorrow were my last day I would at least want to be able to say I tried and did everything I ever wanted to do and I lived a happy and full life. So to you I say, Live each day as if it were your last.
I think such reflections are good for the soul. What is also rewarding is spiritual reflection and pursuit of your life's purpose and meaning. Not taking what you've been told for granted but testing out spriritual truths for yourself.
My uncle is a truck driver and I am always calling him to check up on him, especially when I hear about bad weather in other parts of the country!
wow hunny this is awful but i like what you did with it. love you so much and i totally agree.
i completely concur. i remind myself of this every damn day. i feel for that man's family.
as for thrift/consignment stores i usually use the Yelp app on my iphone. u-street is really good for quirky boutiques (especially around 14th street). the zara & urban outfitters downtown is GINORMOUS, i would definitely recommend you check those out. if i remember anything specific, i'll definitely send you an email or something :-) I wish you a safe travel!


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The TGO is legal for use in both USPSA and IDPA (ESP and CDP Divisions) competition, and is designed to allow the pistol to easily fit into the USPSA/IDPA "Box". Pistols with unusually high sights, or extended base pads on the magazine may need a small amount of material removed from the leading edge of the magazine extended base pad to fit into the box. Due to fluctuations in frame manufacture, some minor fitting of the Techwell may be necessary. You will find You Tube Movie Links demonstrating both Techwell Installation and Techwell Tuning at the bottom of the product main page.
SPECS: Machined aluminum. IPSC TGO Magwell – .60 oz (17g), 34.85mm wide (just under the IPSC 35mm). Fits full-size Government Model and Commander length pistol frames. Also, fits Officer length pistol frames using our new Aluminum Officer Length Checkered grips. The Officer length grips are in stock, while we work on adding them to the site please direct inquiries to sales@techwearusa.com.


This post is not meant to complain but just be real. The last few days, being a parent has been hard. I always wondered what people meant when they said it was hard but man I can attest now. I'm learning so much about my sweet little son these days and unfortunately he isn't a fan of his crib. We had planned on transitioning from the bassinet to his crib upstairs a couple of weeks ago but poor guy has been battling a cold for a month. Yes a month. We postponed the transition and put him back in the Rock and Play or carseat because he was so congested. Well this week started crib training and it has been hard. Hard physically and hard emotionally. The two go hand in hand. The first night in his crib was rough but manageable. The second night took almost 2 hours to get him down and I was on my knees asking the Lord if the transition was indeed what we were supposed to do. I asked for a sign and pleaded for sleep and the prayer was answered when Ford slept all night. I was on top of the world! The 3rd night...worse than any night I've had since he was born and I was alone. Ford doesn't seem to understand the cry it out method and he was hoarse from crying. I spent the night rocking, shushing, nursing, praying, crying, and even sleeping on the floor of his room.
It breaks my heart knowing he is scared. He hasn't been swaddled for about 6 weeks and he'll wake up in his crib arms flailing, red in the face, and choking on his tears. I know my son and I know his tired cries. These are scared cries and I hate hearing them. You know, God really knows how far one can be pushed before breaking point and even though its hard, I am not going to give up. I know the rough nights will be worth it. Worth it for Jon and I to have independence in our room and worth it for Ford to be able to enjoy his own room and sleep comfortably in his crib (he is way too big for the bassinet or Rock and Play). What I thought was an answered prayer to continue trying the crib has made me question if this is what we should be doing right now.
As a believer I constantly analyze situations and look for what God may be trying to teach me through it. Grace. Forgiveness. Thankfulness. Not that Ford has done anything for me to need to grant him forgiveness but these past few days have just rocked me by realizing how hard we are on our Father and He continues to love and bless us. I was changing a diaper at 4am last night and Ford stared into my eyes and gave me the biggest smile and giggle and tears bubbled. When I've slept a total of 5 hours in 3-4 chunks, being woken up to a smiley, happy baby just reminds me how lucky I am. Ford is a doll during the day, Jon and I are having an absolute ball being his parents. He full on giggles, notices us from far away, reaches and plays with toys...we couldn't ask for a more fun and interactive boy. The nights roll around and I feel like I can't do it right. I've always thought sleep came naturally to babies and they were supposed to automatically be accustom to their crib. I never thought I'd be up at 3am with a baby screaming at the top of his lungs, me sobbing, Ernie frantically following me around. Ford has always been a good sleeper. This wasn't supposed to happen.
You know, through the screams, tears, and late nights in the rocking chair, my prayer is for strength. Physical and emotional. I would much rather be up all night with a fussy baby than without baby at all. I've been abundantly blessed and will never take this special gift for granted. My dad once told me that everything is a phase and this too shall pass.
Love you sweet friend! Praying that little man feels peace and comfort while he sleeps in his crib! And same for you! His giggles though...had me & e laughing!
Sending you love sweet friend. I'm not a mom, but I can only imagine the frustration and hope Ford figures out sleep super quick for the both of y'all.
We are going through the exact same thing right now with E. I thought it would be easier with the second - wrong! You are right in that it is physically and emotionally exhausting. But what I do know from having done it once before, it will get better. Sleep training is worth it! Luke is the best 2.5 year old sleeper out of anyone I know and it made all those hard nights in the beginning so worth it! Hang in there!
I survived with those same words of wisdom, that were oh-so-true: "This, too, shall pass."
I have learned my lesson. I should have sleep trained earlier. We are 18 months into this parenting thing and our daughter sleeps in bed with us EVERY NIGHT. She slept GREAT until she was about 3 months old and then refused to sleep in the crib or bassinett so instead of keeping at it I brought her into bed with us. She sleeps great, goes right to sleep and stays asleep - course now with #2 on the way she needs to sleep in her own bed and breaking her of this habit so SO hard. Keep at it. It will be worth it. Awesome job!
God teaches us so many lessons from our children. I am continually learning grace forgiveness and patience. If god can grant me, a horrible sinner all of those things, can't I grant a silver of that to my son? Being a believer and a mother means you are constantly growing and learning. We will learn so much more fr our boys than we could ever teach them.
Love your writing! I pray that the transition smoothes out quickly and that you have the guidance and strength to make it through.
As always, I love your honesty Ruthie! Keep doing your best Ruthie, you are doing an incredible job because Ford always seems like such a happy fun boy!
Oh sweet boy! Those scared cries/scream are the worst! You feel so awful and so helpless. Your dad is right, this too shall pass. Keep praying for strength my friend! So glad to hear that last night was a good night! C'mon Ford, two in a row!
He is such a sweet boy!! And you are right, it will pass. Things will get easier. It never gets easy per say. But it's all worth it. And yes, it's weird, but babies need to be taught how to sleep. And training is rough. But they learn quick. And once they get established in a routine, oh my goodness, they sleep like heavenly babes.
You are a great mama! I started crib training when Cooper was 4 months old and did naps first. I didn't want to do the cry it out method so I did the comfort from the bedside thing, it was really hard for both of us but after three bad days he was a champ at the crib, no longer scared! Of course he did wake up to nurse 3-4 times a night until he was 10 months old but at least he was in his room :) You guys will figure it out, patience was key for me!
Sleep training is enough to bring any mama to her knees!! We did it at 5 months and will be doing it again in January after traveling/his 1st birthday. Prayers for you mama!
Last night was our first night in the crib and I was TERRIFIED! Weston takes naps in his crib, so he's used to it but he used to have those terrified cries... Horrible! I'll keep my fingers crossed that Ford continues with the 11 hours now!!
Good luck, sorry to see the hard transitions I never experienced that, I started with both my babies putting them in their crib for naps during the day. But I also don't have a 2 story home like my friend does. So I don't know if this is why it wasn't a problem for us.
I remember those days; those cries are heartbreaking. You'll make it through! You're doing a great job.
Side note: Have you heard of the Magic Sleepsuit? We used it with our girl and it immediately helped her. She felt safe and warm, without the flailing around, when we transitioned her to her crib at 4 months.
It's hard mama, but you're doing great! Most babies go through a sleep regression around 4 months. My guys all went through it right before a major milestone too (rolling over, crawling, walking, etc.) I'm going on a week of rough night as my #3 is about to start walking. His cries are ones of frustration and it breaks my heart to hear. We don't sleep train because I just couldn't handle it. My older two didn't sleep through the night until they were over a year and now sleep great! I firmly believe the first year is just plain hard, but so worth it. You are very brave to share your struggles, its such an encouragement to read a mom who is being real.
Thank you for posting this - it is exactly what I needed today! I have been trying to work on transitioning my son to the crib and battling the "45 minute intruder." It has been a rough few days, and it is so encouraging to hear that I am not the only mom having problems with their baby sleeping and that, yes, "it too shall pass." Keep up the good work mama!
i say, do what you want. if you want to let him cry it out, then do. if you don't, then don't. you're the mama, you do what's best for the both of you.
i understand what you're going through sorta. i just announced that we're adopting (http://wp.me/3H1z3) and hopefully we get our son or daughter next spring. he/she isn't a newborn though, and knowing that they're alive and living somewhere, and not knowing if they're happy/sad/scared/frustrated/content drives me bonkers. i only wish i could rush in at night and give them a hug.
We have been working on transitioning Seth to the crib and it is hard. I started with just naps in the crib but he was so uncomfortable and he would wake up crying and screaming and sometimes wouldn't be able to cry it out. He will start coughing from too much crying. But sometimes he will cry for just a few minutes then finally sleep. We wanted to move him out of our room so we put him in his rock and play at night but in his nursery. It has greatly helped him to sleep through the night but I am worried about when we start putting him in his crib at night. I will pray for your strength because I know I am going to have to pray for mine as well. It is so heartbreaking to hear them cry but I am sure it will get better!!
So rough.. I feel for you and still remember those nights when I was praying for strength as well. I know how hard it is on us, but one thing I tried to keep in mind is that... they will not remember screaming at the top of their lungs because we were sleep training them. :) Made me feel a little better.
You're a huge inspiration. I've fallen from God and your posts always bring me back to Him. Being a mom is such a challenge and I need to remember to be on the lookout for what He's trying to teach me through those hard times. I hope he starts routinely sleeping through the night! We didn't get my daughter in hers until she was about 6-7 months, but now that's where she (almost) exclusively sleeps. On those nights that I'm up three times before 1 am, she sleeps in our bed for the rest of the night.
I felt the same way when we were doing sleep training with Eleanor. I remember pacing the house exclaiming "I don't know, I just don't know what to do?" I always felt at such a loss for wisdom during that time. Even still I say "I don't know" more often than I like. But my perspective is always the same as yours. I am incredibly blessed to even know Eleanor, and even more so to be her mommy. What a wonderful ride we are on as mommy's but it doesn't mean it isn't without it's challenges. I am praying for you!
Oh, sweet Ford! And poor mama! My heart goes out to you all. My little is 2 months old and you're right, night time just seems harder when things aren't going smoothly. We haven't tried the crib yet, two quick naps, but nothing longer than 20 minutes, so she'll be in our room for a little while longer. Knowing that other mamas are walking the same road is so helpful. Hope it gets better and thanks for sharing!
I needed to read this post tonight. My son is almost 2 and every day I feel like I fail at something when it comes to being his mom. Like you said, you know his cries and only YOU know what's best for him. That's why God chose you to be his mommy :) And your dad is right; this phase will pass and you will move onto the next phase! I don't think us moms give ourselves the credit we deserve!
We started crib training this week too--it's tough!! Praying for you!
Ruthie, you are such an amazing mom! You are new to this and already you are doing so well! You have God planted right there at the center of it all, and this post brings tears to my eyes as I have been and still go through nights where my kids don't sleep. I understand your feelings and how you are so tired and exhausted, yet so thankful! Keep doing a great job, mama!
This mama thing can definitely be tough...and the sleep thing can be the hardest of all! You are much stronger than I am though...I have never even attempted to get G to sleep through the night in his crib. We still co-sleep, and I'm afraid I'm the one who's gotten too dependent on it! I'm positive I'm not strong enough to do the cry it out thing, so I'm pretty sure he'll be in our bed...oh, forever? Haha...so glad it worked out for you in the end though!
I know if I were a SAHM I would HAVE to do sleep training. We tried it but as a working and nursing mom I was falling asleep on the drive home and wouldn't sleep for weeks... I have two very stubborn little girls. We gave in and co-slept. It has worked fine for us, however there are definitely times when I wish I had stuck it out when they were babies and had more time with my husband. Our 3 year old sleeps in her own bed, but she still wants someone to lay down with her until she falls asleep. That person is me and I fall asleep with her more often than I'd like to admit.
As a parent there are so many times when you question whether you did the right thing or the wrong thing or how you could do things differently given the chance but... In the end, God works it all out for our good. I think you are making the right decision for you all, but the times when maybe you won't in the future - know it's OKAY! Those times build character, build faith, and God is always able to create beauty out of our failures. You will not get it right 100% of the time and you're not meant to, and the road of a parent is a HARD one to travel sometimes but you're right it is for sure a blessed one.


We are a young (so we like to think) international couple, based in Protaras, and crazily in love with our dog Buddy. All of us have separation issues – neither Buddy likes to stay at home alone nor we can truly enjoy our time away without him. And that is the reason why we started this website.
We have created this website for people like us, who don't think that their dog should be excluded from their social life. Your best friend would agree with us that there is no reason to leave him/her waiting for you at home alone when you go out for a drink or a bite with your friends. The problem is that there are not so many places in Cyprus where your dog can tag along.
After spending one afternoon driving around Nicosia with our monster at the back seat, trying to find a place where we can sit down with our dog and just eat waffles (the quest ended up in us just ordering take away and going home), we decided that there must be other people facing similar problems and it would be useful for all of us to exchange information on the dog friendly places in Cyprus.
So, we decided to start from ourselves – in section "Places" you can find information on the cafes/restaurants, parks, dog beaches etc. where your dog can feel welcome. We only wrote reviews on the places where we have been and tried out ourselves. It is not our intention to write reviews on the service, food quality, prices etc., but only to let you know the places where you can take your dog and provide some feedback on any special treatment that your pet may receive (bowl of water, biscuit etc.). You are more than welcome to leave your own comments on each of the place.
In order to help us and all dog owners in Cyprus, we would appreciate if you wrote us a short notice (see section "Contact us") on any other dog friendly places that are not listed here. If you are an owner of the cafe/restaurant and want others to know that dogs are welcome at your place – please write us as well. We will make sure to visit a place and post a review as soon as possible so that the information can be spread around.
We hope you will find the information useful and will enjoy our website.
We will be thankful for any kind of feedback.


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Autumn Leaves of Stockbridge
This project is the development of a 46-bed Alzheimer's facility located located in the City of Stockbridge near the I-75 and I-675 merge. 19.8 miles from downtown Atlanta, 13.5 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, 9.0 miles from Southern Regional Hospital (331 Beds), 7.4 miles from Southlake Regional Mall and 3.4 miles from Piedmont Henry Hospital (215 Beds). The community will be located between I-75, to the east, and Lake Spivey, a 600-acre private lake, to the west. The site is located at the southwest corner of Walt Stephens Road and Monarch Village Way, an intersection with a traffic light. Walt Stephens Road is an east-west two-lane corridor connecting the two most populated counties in the southeast metro area, Henry and Clayton. Walt Stephens Road is the main corridor through the Spivey Lake community and has an average daily traffic count of 13,487 vehicles. The site is neighbored by a strip center, a residential community Red Oak Elementary School (825 students) to the south; and single family homes to the west. Per the 2010 Census, Henry County ranked 10th in the nation in population growth and as having the 3rd fastest growing population 65 years old and over in Metro Atlanta. The proposed site was selected specifically to target southeast Metro Atlanta. The defined sub-market has an estimated population of approximately 580,000 residents. The submarket includes the counties of Henry, which has a population of 207,973 residents, and Clayton, which has a population of 258,444 residents. It also includes a small portion of the counties of Fulton and Dekalb. Within the targeted submarket is the unincorporated community of Lake Spivey, the largest and most affluent community in southeast Metro Atlanta, with over 5,000 homes. Homes at Monarch Village, range in price from the $100's to the $300's. Monarch Village was developed to target families and empty nesters. The estimated median household income of the combined area of Spivey Lake and Monarch Village is $87,108. The combined area has over 6,500 homes.
This project was begun in August of 2013, and is currently in development. LaSalle believes they will produce a 15% – 20% IRR for the investors in this property.
We were attracted to this project due to the strong track record of our partner, with whom we had teamed up with on sixteen previous Alzheimer's projects. Our development partner's track record has provided for consistent success with Alzheimer's properties, maintaining occupancy levels close to 90 percent for all stabilized properties.
This, the seventeenth memory care investment sponsored by Silverado, is being developed in a highly favorable supply/demand market. Specific to this project, Cinco Ranch had an actual supply of 73 beds with a total projected need by LaSalle of 844 beds. This translated to the market being underserved by more than an eleven to one ratio and provided for an excellent investment opportunity. We believe, based upon LaSalle's projections that the opportunity to invest with a proven development partner, with whom we have had success in the past, in a market that is underserved provides the opportunity to create a successful investment opportunity for our investors.


Pictured: Graham Rae of ICTFC, Sergeant Major Brian Young of the Black Watch 3rd Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and Roy MacGregor of Ross County.
ICTFC received a thank you letter from the organisers of the recent Poppy Appeal, who raised £1,123 from collections at our home games on 6th and 30th October and from the proceeds of a raffle of a football signed by the team.
Appeal co-ordinator Ian Burnett passed on his gratitude to everyone at the club for their support. The donation, he said, would help veterans of conflicts around the world who had fallen on hard times or were in need of the basic things in life. He wished the club and the team the best of luck for the rest of the season.
We were delighted to assist with such a worthy cause. Thank you to all our supporters who contributed.


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Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss is a reader: She reads every page of every newspaper that comes into her Manhattan apartment. That's how she found out about the Blue Card, a nonprofit organization that provides cash assistance to Holocaust survivors.
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Planets, Cardassia, Homeworlds
Cardassia Prime
Habitable (2375)
Satellites:
1 moon
Native Species:
Cardassian system
Dominion (2373-2375)
"How easy for you to judge us. Federation planets seem to want for nothing. But our planet is a hardscrabble world... famine is still a threat... it's not so easy for us."
– Gul Madred, 2369 ("Chain of Command, Part II")
Cardassia Prime (or simply Cardassia) was the inhabited second and prime planet in the Cardassian system, located in the Alpha Quadrant. The planet had one moon. Cardassia Prime was the capital world of the Cardassian Union and the homeworld of the Cardassians, a warp-capable humanoid species. For two years, from 2373-2375, Cardassia Prime was a member of the Dominion.
Location Edit
The location of Cardassia in the Cardassian system
In 2375, the location of Cardassia was labeled on a tactical map that was displayed in the wardroom of Deep Space 9. Cardassia was located approximately five light years from Bajor, thirty light years from Starbase 375, and fifty-five light years from Ferenginar. (DS9: "When It Rains...", okudagram)
According to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual, (p. 3) the exact distance between Cardassia and Bajor was 5.25 light years. According to a stellar cartography map on the same page, Cardassia was located in the Bajor sector. [1]
Later that year, the position and orbital path of Cardassia was illustrated on a tactical map that was displayed in the wardroom of Deep Space 9. (DS9: "The Dogs of War", okudagram)
Planetary features Edit
In comparison to Humans, Cardassians preferred a darker, warmer and more humid environment, most likely reflecting the surface conditions on their homeworld. (DS9: "For the Cause")
Although Cardassia Prime was a world with few natural resources, the rare mineral jevonite could be found on the planet. (TNG: "Chain of Command, Part II")
Geographical Edit
Lakarian City
Cardassian Institute of Art
Cardassian War Room
Central Prison
Central University
Obsidian Order's Headquarters
University of Culat
Flora and fauna Edit
Cardassian vole
Gettle
Riding hound
Taspar
Main article: Cardassian history
Prior to the militarization of the Cardassian government, Cardassia was home to some of the finest art and architecture in the quadrant. However, the once great Cardassian civilization fell in to severe decay. Due to the planet's scarcity in natural resources, the impoverished society suffered from famine and disease, leading to millions of deaths. The Cardassian military continued this destruction of its heritage in order to fund the Federation-Cardassian War. (TNG: "Chain of Command, Part II")
At the end of the Dominion War, determined to punish the Cardassian people for their acts of rebellion against the Dominion, Weyoun ordered that Lakarian City be destroyed, resulting in the deaths of two million civilians. This could not, however, have prepared the Cardassian people for an even greater tragedy. After the destruction of Lakarian City, the Cardassian forces switched sides to aid the Federation Alliance. Enraged by the turn of events and betrayal, the Female Changeling demanded that the Cardassian people be wiped out. After planetary bombardment from the Dominion and Breen fleets in orbit and mass slaughter from the Jem'Hadar on the planet surface, the death toll stood at an estimated eight hundred million Cardassians, with a large portion of the cities in ruins. (DS9: "What You Leave Behind")
Dominion and Breen ships and orbital weapon platforms in orbit of Cardassia Prime
The capital city after the Dominion War
Appendices Edit
"Chain of Command, Part I"
"Chain of Command, Part II"
"Tribunal"
"Second Skin"
"Defiant"
"Trials and Tribble-ations"
"By Inferno's Light"
"Tears of the Prophets"
"Image in the Sand"
"Shadows and Symbols"
"Treachery, Faith and the Great River"
"Penumbra"
"'Til Death Do Us Part"
"Strange Bedfellows"
"The Changing Face of Evil"
"Tacking Into the Wind"
"The Dogs of War"
"What You Leave Behind"
Background information Edit
A Cardassian trial is broadcast in the streets on Cardassia
"car-DASS-ee-uh" was the pronunciation for this planet's name from the script pronunciation guide for "Tribunal". [2]
The DS9 writing staff hoped to establish Cardassia in the second season of the series. "We're going to have to explore what Cardassia is," declared Ira Steven Behr. (Cinefantastique, Vol. 24, Nos. 3/4, p. 108)
The second season outing "The Wire" established that the Cardassian homeworld was called Cardassia Prime. The planet was first seen on screen shortly thereafter, in DS9: "Tribunal" (Season 2's penultimate episode). Benjamin Sisko actor Avery Brooks, who directed "Tribunal", had to account for the newness of the locale. "So there were new things for me to consider," he recalled, "like what the temperature was likely to be, and that kind of thing." (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, p. 150)
In "Tribunal", the Cardassian homeworld was realized with several matte paintings illustrated by Illusion Arts, Inc.. (Cinefantastique, Vol. 25/26, No. 6/1, p. 111) One such painting was specifically done by Syd Dutton and Robert Stromberg. (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, p. 150) Stromberg was instrumental in creating the views of Cardassia in "Tribunal". A matte painting he created of the episode's Cardassian cityscape took cues from space station Deep Space 9. "Robert took architectural elements from that and painted buildings that emulate that type of structure," stated David Williams, the optical cameraman at Illusion Arts. "He used dark lighting because Cardassians don't like light." Stromberg also added a volcano, in some preliminary sketches, but it was later removed, because the producers thought it was slightly too much activity for the scene. The final version of the matte painting measured 20x24 inches. (Cinefantastique, Vol. 25/26, No. 6/1, p. 72)
For the views of Cardassia in "Tribunal", several forced-perspective miniatures were crafted by model-maker Tony Meininger. (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, p. 150) As well as being populated by adding footage of people from Illusion Arts, the aforestated Cardassian matte painting by Stromberg was combined with a miniature for the foreground, which allowed for a considerably complex camera move. The landscape portion of the painting was shot in one camera pass, then a second pass filmed the clouds above the city. While the clouds were being recorded, the motion control rig moved the painting at a faster rate than for the first pass, creating the illusion of rolling clouds when the two passes were put together. (Cinefantastique, Vol. 25/26, No. 6/1, pp. 72-73)
Production Designer Herman Zimmerman has said he took inspiration in the set design for "Tribunal" from George Orwell's 1948 book Nineteen Eighty-Four, and of the final look of Cardassia, Zimmerman explained, "Spartan, uncompromising and merciless are all adjectives that you could use to describe Cardassia." (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, p. 150)
Following its on-screen debut in "Tribunal", plans were made for Cardassia to continue being developed in DS9 Season 3. "There are things happening on Cardassia which you heard a bit about in 'The Maquis' and 'The Wire'. We're going to keep that bubbling," stated Ira Steven Behr. (Cinefantastique, Vol. 25/26, No. 6/1, p. 98) At the conclusion of that season, Behr declared that "deepening Cardassia" was an important goal for the writers to bear in mind for the fourth season. (Cinefantastique, Vol. 27, No. 4/5, p. 115)
The DS9 writing staff continued elaborating on the politics of Cardassia. In season four offering "Indiscretion", the writers used the planet to metaphorically represent the USSR during the period after the Berlin Wall came down, when communism waned in favor of capitalism. "We were kind of going down that road with Cardassia," reflected Robert Hewitt Wolfe. (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, p. 274) Similarly, Wolfe likened Cardassia, shortly before it joined the Dominion in fifth season installment "By Inferno's Light", to impoverished Germany under the governance of the Weimar Republic in the time between the two world wars. "Cardassia was losing," he noted. (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, p. 427)
At one time, writing duo David Weddle and Bradley Thompson – taking inspiration from a news story about Russian scientists who were extracting plutonium from nuclear warheads and selling it, and bearing in mind Cardassia Prime was falling apart – imagined what would happen if the planet's inhabitants decided to sell off Cardassia's weapons. This idea was the genesis of season five outing "Business as Usual", though the planet was ultimately written out of the story. (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, pp. 437-438)
By the time René Echevarria wrote DS9 Season 7 installment "Afterimage", the DS9 writing staff were definite they aimed to have Cardassia destroyed at the end of the series. "That was something Ira [Behr] specifically wanted," explained Echevarria. "The world in flames. The earth salted. Destroyed. It was almost personal." (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, p. 608)
In "The Dogs of War", a scene set on Cardassia, in Enabran Tain's basement, was edited down. (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, p. 694)
Views of Cardassia from orbit were included in visual effects footage from "What You Leave Behind" which was supervised by David Stipes. (Cinefantastique, Vol. 32, Nos. 4/5, pp. 87 & 88)
According to Star Trek: Star Charts (pp. 35, 43 & 46) and the Stellar Cartography: The Starfleet Reference Library ("The Dominion War: Strategy and Battles, 2373-75" & "Stellar Cartography", p. 18, 20-21), the capital of Cardassia (Cardassia VI) was Lakat. The dominant species were the humanoid Cardassians. In 2378, the population was 7.9 billion. The Cardassians have been warp-capable since 1925. Major attractions of the planet included the Imperial Plaza, the Lakarian Amusement Park, and University of Culat. In December 2375, the Battle of Cardassia was won by the Federation and its allies. During this battle, the Dominion instrumented a planet-wide "vengeance genocide" against their former allies. Most of the major cities were destroyed. Lakat alone suffered 2 million dead. After the war, Bajorans aided the Cardassians in the rebuilding of their world.
According to Decipher's Aliens sourcebook, Cardassia is the third planet in its system. However, the Worlds sourcebook says it's the second planet in its system.
Apocrypha Edit
In the non-canon novel A Stitch in Time, Elim Garak aids in the reconstruction of Cardassia after the Dominion War. Furthermore, despite opposition from prominent figures such as Gul Evek and Gul Madred, Cardassia took on a democratic-styled government, ending the military's rule.
In the alternate future seen in the Deep Space Nine book trilogy Millennium, Cardassia Prime, along with the entire Cardassian Union, were razed by the Grigari. By the year 2399, the Cardassians were all but extinct.
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