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Lamar Odom Opens Up About His Near-Death Experience, Addiction And More In Brutally Honest Interview
YouTube – Laugh Out Loud Network
Two-time NBA Champion Lamar Odom has had a rough go of it in his post-basketball life. But over the last year or so, Odom has seemingly turned things around and has been very open in detailing the events that led to his near-death experience following his infamous visit to the Bunny Ranch brothel in October of 2015.
In 2018, Odom has launched his own line of marijuana products and in July announced that he was heading to China for a return to professional basketball.
This week, Odom sat down (in a freezing cold ice tub) with our favorite drunk Super Bowl victory party crasher Kevin Hart on the season two premiere of his sports-themed interview series, Cold As Balls.
Previously, we have seen Hart talk to such sports luminaries as Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas (who skewered him) as well as sports dad of the century LaVar Ball (who Hart skewered for his basketball "exploits").
This episode, however, while full of many funny things, took a right turn into Odom's dark past, with at one point in the interview Hart expressing this reaction to what Odom was telling him.
Some highlights of this episode include…
• Lamar giving Kevin a hard time about his ongoing beef with Dwyane Wade that started during the 2018 NBA playoffs. (2:48)
• Lamar showing off his two NBA Championship rings from his time with the Lakers and lets Kevin try them on for size; noting "there's one for Ben (Simmons) and one for Joel (Embiid)" in reference to the two Philadelphia Sixers who have yet to win a title of their own in the league. (3:40)
• Then later in the episode, Lamar opens up about his struggle with anxiety, dealing with the media backlash during his difficult time, and what it meant to have his ex-wife Khloe Kardashian show up for him after he suffered a six heart attacks and a dozen strokes following his well-documented visit to the Bunny Ranch.
from BroBible.com http://bit.ly/2MLtCBy
It's official: minijack connections are now kosher for MIDI
For years, manufacturers have been substituting small minijack connectors for MIDI – but there wasn't any official word on how to do that, or how to wire them. That changes now, as these space saving connections get official.
Our story so far:
MIDI, the de facto standard first introduced in the early 1980s, specifies a really big physical connector. That'll be the 5-pin DIN connection, named for the earlier German standard connector, one that once served other serial connections but nowadays is seen more or less exclusively on MIDI devices. It's rugged. It's time tested. It's … too big to fit in a lot of smaller housings.
So, manufacturers have solved the problem by substituting 3.5mm "minijack" connections and providing adapters in the box. Here's the problem: since there wasn't a standard, no one knew which way to wire them. A jack connection is called TRS because it has three electrical points – tip, ring, and sleeve. There are three necessary electrical connections for MIDI. And sure enough, not everyone did it the same way.
In the summer of 2015, I had been talking to a handful of people interested in getting some kind of convention:
What if we used stereo minijack cables for MIDI?
That in turn was based on a 2011 forum discussion of people making their own adapters.
Some manufacturers even used that diagram as the basis for their own wiring, but since no one was really checking with anyone else, two half-standards emerged. KORG, Akai, and others did it one way … Novation, Arturia, and ilk did it another.
The good news is, we now have an official standard from the MIDI Manufacturers Association (MMA). The bad news is, there can be only one – the KORG standard beat out the Arturia one, so sorry, BeatStep Pro.
Wiring diagram. The "mating face" is also what I put on when I start a flirtatious conversation about TRS wiring.
That said, now that there is a standard, you could certainly wire up an adapter.
The recommendation document here isn't specifying a required size – any TRS jack will do. In the past, that's been 3.5mm minijack. But to avoid confusion, here the document calls for 2.5mm — far less likely to be confused for anything else. (A 1/4″ jack in particular could cause problems, though 3.5mm minijacks have so far been okay.) The MMA document adds that you should use specialized cables with shielded twisted pair internal wiring. Shhh — audio cables probably would work, but you might have signal quality issues. Specialized cables will work better.
Twisted what? That's literally twisting the wires together and adding an extra layer of shielding, which reduces electrical interference and improves reliability. (See Wikipedia for an explanation, plus the fun factoid that you can thank Alexander Graham Bell.)
The recommendation is made by the MMA together with the Association of Musical Electronics Industry (AMEI), and was ratified over the summer:
MMA Technical Standards Board/ AMEI MIDI Committee
Letter of Agreement for Recommend Practice
Specification for use of TRS Connectors with MIDI Devices [RP-054]
News and (for members) link to the PDF download on the MMA blog:
Specification for TRS Adapters Adopted and Released
Updated: I feel specifically obligated to respond to this:
oh no.. there's gonna be idiots who try and plug guitars and microphones and headphones and amplifiers in with midi now.
— John Jacobus (@tricil) August 21, 2018
Actually, no, not really.
The most likely use case would be users plugging in minijack headphone adapters. But part of the reason to use 2.5mm minijack is, those other examples – microphones and guitar jacks – don't typically use the smaller plug.
Anyway, to the extent that people would do this, presumably they were already doing it wrong on gear from various manufacturers that use these adapters. Those makers helpfully include adapter dongles in the box, though, and as the MMA/AMEI doc recommends, manufacturers may still want to include electrical protection so someone doesn't accidentally fry their hardware. (And engineers do try to anticipate all those mistakes as best they can, in my experience.)
Really, nothing much changes here apart from because there's an official MMA document out there, it's more likely makers will choose one system of wiring for these plugs so those dongles and cables are interchangeable. And that's good.
The post It's official: minijack connections are now kosher for MIDI appeared first on CDM Create Digital Music.
from Create Digital Music http://bit.ly/2o10fgU
How to Add a Dock Shortcut for Any macOS System Preference Pane
Screenshot: Brett Terpstra
If you frequently access the same System Preferences pane on your Mac, you can add a shortcut directly to your Dock. Here's how:
All of the default preference panes are located in /System/Library/PreferencePanes/, and you can get to that folder easily in Finder by typing Shift-Command-G to open the Go To Folder dialog and entering (or pasting) the above path into the field. When you hit "Go," you'll see a list of all of the preference panes you'd otherwise find in System Preferences. Drag one to your Dock (on the right side, with files and folders), and presto!—a Preference Pane shortcut.
If you want to add shortcuts for third-party panes, those are found in your User Library folder: ~/Library/PreferencePanes, so just follow the above instructions and substitute that path in the Finder Go To Folder dialog.
If you've been using a Mac for a while, you probably know that there's more than one way to do anything—including accessing System Preferences. Head over to TidBITS to see the full rundown of all the quirky ways you can pull up your system's settings.
macOS Hidden Treasures: Secrets of the System Preferences Window | TidBITS
from Lifehacker http://bit.ly/2N6inAx
We are closer to making a 'universal' blood type
Researchers have been trying to make a "universal" blood type that anyone can receive, and it may be a reality soon — thanks to some researchers at the University of British Columbia, and to the bacteria in your guts. Read more…
More about Mashable Video, Blood, Bacteria, Blood Type, and Sharp Science
from Mashable! http://bit.ly/2N4nlxQ
The Chuck bookshelf is unique, simple, dynamic, and an artpiece in itself
The Chuck, a Red Dot winning bookshelf, ticks all my boxes for innovation and design. It's simple in its construction, easy to use, fun to interact with, can store books/media of different types and sizes, has the capacity to look strikingly different every time you make a change to it, and is very capable of being the most interesting piece of furniture in your room. With two metal members on either side holding together six strips of wooden veneer, the Chuck bends and flexes as you place books on/between the veneer sheets, creating undulating waves of wood that store your books, CDs, plaques, and objets d'art.
The way these items are placed on the wooden slats affects the overall form of the bookshelf, literally turning it into an installation that transcends traditional furniture, and that's unique to your arrangement style. Items can be placed vertically, or horizontally, or sometimes even diagonally on Chuck, giving you the freedom to express yourself not only with your book collection, but also with the way you arrange them. The Chuck also has no defined constraints for how big or small the books need to be, giving you more freedom and flexibility (literally too) to use the storage it provides, and in doing so, create a piece of art from a humble piece of furniture!
Designer: Natascha Harra-Frischkorn
Click Here to Buy Now
from Yanko Design http://bit.ly/2OWZOiP
These Samsung TV Ambient-Mode themes are blowing our minds!
Earlier this year, Samsung revealed their line of QLED TVs, but what was more interesting was a feature that relied on the QLED's accurate color representation and an algorithm that literally made your Samsung TV disappear into the wall behind it. Aptly referred to as Samsung's Ambient Mode, this feature allowed the TV to go from being a big black square when switched off, to a subtle, elegant frame that was barely visible. The algorithm created by Samsung could exactly generate an image of the wall behind it, creating a believable illusion that the TV could practically 'disappear' when not in use. The Ambient mode featured a gallery of themes to choose from, allowing the screen to display floating weather updates and even scenery that complimented the space around it. Partnering with Dezeen, Samsung launched its Ambient Mode Design Competition to crowdsource a few more themes. Here are a few that blew us away!
These themes all capitalize on the QLED technology that allows for near-accurate color representation. The designs create illusions of floating objects and extended spaces, giving your smart television much more than the ability to be a screen that plays back TV shows and movies. Some of the Ambient Mode themes turn the television into a painting, some into art pieces that give notifications or tell the time, while others transform the screen into a whiteboard of sorts. Some even allow the TV to behave like a mirror or a window into an imaginary room, showcasing how far televisions and displays have come in the past few years! The entries for the Dezeen x Samsung TV Ambient Mode Design Competition will be on display at IFA 2018 in Berlin.
Designs Courtesy: Dezeen x Samsung TV Ambient Mode Design Competition
from Yanko Design http://bit.ly/2Mo7iid


Provide comfort for the family of Edna A. Toska with a meaningful gesture of sympathy.
FRAMINGHAM: Edna A. Toska, 100, a longtime resident of Framingham, died peacefully Thursday March 28, 2019.
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Adolph and Edna (Jeroma) Toczydlowski. A graduate of Framingham High School, Edna served her country in the Women's Army Corp (WAC) during World War II, earning the rank of Corporal before her honorable discharge in 1946. She was employed as a medical secretary at Waltham State Hospital for more than 30 years before retirement. Edna volunteered as a driver for the Fish Program in Concord for many years and enjoyed line dancing.
She is survived by a brother, Stanley Toczydlowski of Ashland; cousins: Lorraine Deal of Easton and Chris Deal of Randolph; nieces: Donna Zanchi of Medway and Linda Zanchi of Douglas. She was predeceased by siblings Tony Toczydlowski and Helen Zanchi and nephews: James Zanchi and Philip Zanchi.
A graveside service will be held Friday April 5 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Stephen's Cemetery, Fenwick St., Framingham. There are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers. please consider a donation in Edna's name to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
We encourage you to share your most beloved memories of Edna A. here, so that the family and other loved ones can always see it. You can upload cherished photographs, or share your favorite stories, and can even comment on those shared by others.
Plant a Tree in Memory of Edna A.


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from django import forms
from django.core.exceptions import ValidationError
from django.core.validators import validate_email
from djangular.forms import NgFormValidationMixin, NgModelFormMixin
from djangular.forms.fields import DjngMultipleCheckboxField

def reject_addresses(value):
    try:
        value.lower().index('@example.')
        raise ValidationError(u'Email address \'{0}\' is rejected by the server.'.format(value))
    except ValueError:
        pass

class SubscriptionForm(forms.Form):
    CONTINENT_CHOICES = (('am', 'America'), ('eu', 'Europe'), ('as', 'Asia'), ('af', 'Africa'),
                         ('au', 'Australia'), ('oc', 'Oceania'), ('an', 'Antartica'),)
    TRAVELLING_BY = (('foot', 'Foot'), ('bike', 'Bike'), ('mc', 'Motorcycle'), ('car', 'Car'),
        ('bus', 'Bus'), ('taxi', 'Taxi'), ('tram', 'Tram'), ('subway', 'Subway'), ('train', 'Train'),
        ('boat', 'Boat'), ('funicular', 'Funicular'), ('air', 'Airplane'),)
    NOTIFY_BY = (('email', 'EMail'), ('phone', 'Phone'), ('sms', 'SMS'), ('postal', 'Postcard'),)

    first_name = forms.CharField(label='First name', min_length=3, max_length=20)
    last_name = forms.RegexField(r'^[A-Z][a-z -]?', label='Last name',
        error_messages={'invalid': 'Last names shall start in upper case'},
        help_text=u'The name 'John Doe' is rejected by the server.')
    sex = forms.ChoiceField(choices=(('m', 'Male'), ('f', 'Female')),
         widget=forms.RadioSelect,
         error_messages={'invalid_choice': 'Please select your sex'})
    email = forms.EmailField(label='E-Mail', validators=[reject_addresses, validate_email],
        help_text=u'Addresses containing '@example' are rejected by the server.')
    subscribe = forms.BooleanField(initial=False, label='Subscribe Newsletter', required=False)
    phone = forms.RegexField(r'^\+?[0-9 .-]{4,25}$', label='Phone number',
        error_messages={'invalid': 'Phone number have 4-25 digits and may start with +'})
    birth_date = forms.DateField(label='Date of birth',
        widget=forms.DateInput(attrs={'validate-date': '^(\d{4})-(\d{1,2})-(\d{1,2})$'}),
        help_text=u'Allowed date format: yyyy-mm-dd.')
    continent = forms.ChoiceField(choices=CONTINENT_CHOICES, label='Living on continent',
         error_messages={'invalid_choice': 'Please select your continent'})
    weight = forms.IntegerField(min_value=42, max_value=95, label='Weight in kg',
        error_messages={'min_value': 'You are too lightweight'})
    height = forms.FloatField(min_value=1.48, max_value=1.95, label='Height in meters',
        error_messages={'max_value': 'You are too tall'})
    traveling = forms.MultipleChoiceField(choices=TRAVELLING_BY, label='Traveling by')
    notifyme = DjngMultipleCheckboxField(choices=NOTIFY_BY, label='Notify by')
    annotation = forms.CharField(required=False, label='Annotation',
        widget=forms.Textarea(attrs={'cols': '80', 'rows': '3'}))

    def clean(self):
        if self.cleaned_data.get('first_name') == 'John' and self.cleaned_data.get('last_name') == 'Doe':
            raise ValidationError(u'The full name \'John Doe\' is rejected by the server.')
        return super(SubscriptionForm, self).clean()

class SubscriptionFormWithNgValidation(NgFormValidationMixin, SubscriptionForm):
    form_name = 'valid_form'
    pass

class SubscriptionFormWithNgModel(NgModelFormMixin, SubscriptionForm):
    form_name = 'valid_form'
    scope_prefix = 'subscribe_data'

class SubscriptionFormWithNgValidationAndModel(NgModelFormMixin, NgFormValidationMixin, SubscriptionForm):
    form_name = 'valid_form'
    scope_prefix = 'subscribe_data'

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Hi! My name is Crystal Garza. I'm a junior at AHS, and this will be my second year writing for the SPUD. I'm the oldest daughter of Richard and Oneyda Garza. I have one younger sister, Jessyca, who is a freshman at the highschool.
My favorite school activity that I do is cheerleading. This year will be my third year cheering for the bulldogs. I am anxious to see what this season holds for me this year! In my free time I enjoy watching movies, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends. I would consider myself a very selfless person overall, as well as an introvert; however, I'm also a very passionate person, I love all that I do.
After high school, I would like to either go to CSC or WNCC to start my education into Physical Therapy. I'm excited to create new memories and experiences this year writing for the SPUD!


Every Time Khloe Kardashian Has Been Called Out For Her Photoshop Fails?
Khloe Kardashian just can't seem to catch a break when it comes to her photos.
The reality star is currently receiving a ton of heat for her apparent Photoshop fail on her most recent Instagram post.
Just like her sisters, Kardashian has had her fair photoshop fails but that does not stop her from making sure she looks perfect in every single photo.
While Khloe Kardashian continues to alter her appearance in photos, fans will continue to catch every one of the reality star's failed attempts.
With so many photoshop fails under her belt, you'd think Khloe Kardashian would learn by now.
Her latest photo mishap happened pretty recently in some shots she posted to Instagram.
The photos were from when Khloe Kardashian attended Diana Ross' 75th birthday party and showed off her curves in a beautiful gold dress.
Even though Kardashian looked absolutely gorgeous, fans zoned into certain areas of her body and noticed something weird was going on with her hands.
Fans began pointing out that instead of her having 10 fingers, Khloe gave herself 14.
"Please take a close look at both her hands and tell me I'm not the only one that sees the bad photo shopping ?????," one person commented. "Girl has 14 fingers," another person added.
By the looks of this, we can guess Khloe Kardashian was trying to slim down her leg but accidentally pulled at her hand, which resulted in giving herself four extra fingers.
This wouldn't the first time Khloe Kardashian has been called out for altering her hands.
Back in February, the reality star got dragged on social media for allegedly photoshopping her hand.
In the photo, Kardashian can be seen leaning forward and grabbing her platinum hair with her left hand trying to push it out of her face.
Though the photo comes across as a normal Kardashian glamour shot, fans quickly noticed that her thumb was blurred so much, it looked as though she had two.
"Do I see two thumbs???" one fan wrote.
Even though many of the comments under the photo were people critiquing Kardashian's photoshopping skills, the reality star did not let those comments get the better of her.
When a fan asked her what she would do if photo editing apps disappeared forever, Khloe had he best response to her haters.
"Would you? Sometimes I wonder why people comment if it adds no value to ones life? Maybe I'm just different… but I don't care to be negative or passive aggressive. Our world is toxic enough as it is. It's sad people care to criticize something like an editing app," Kardashian wrote.
Around the time Khloe Kardashian was dealing with the aftermath of her ex-boyfriend's most recent cheating scandal, the reality star was also dealing with another photoshop fail.
While Kardashian was attending an Oscars afterparty in Hollywood with her sisters, the reality star shared a few pictures of her post-breakup outfit.
One photo features Kardashian showing off her figure in a skintight sparkly jumpsuit as she ascends a staircase.
Even though she looked amazing, fans quickly realized something was off with her body.
They pointed out that Khloe's proportions seemed a little off, claiming her head looked big while her waist looked very small.
"Does nobody see that the head does not fit on the body? #Queen Of PhotoShop," one person commented.
At the time, Khloe Kardashian had her comments turned off and hopefully didn't have a chance to see the multitude of comments calling her out yet again for her photoshop fail.


Being an Adventurer (with a good knee), naturally I come across some very nice women in Skyrim. Here is one of them. She's in Solitude at their local bar/pub (Winking Skeever) and her name is Lisette.
That's her, and that shop looks all too familiar, I checked the usual places, Whiterun General Goods store and the other place where the lady is always smithing outside.


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using UnityEngine;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using Boardgame.Input;

namespace Boardgame.Data
{
    [System.Serializable]
    public class Demographics
    {
        public int population;

        public int taxation;

        [Tooltip("1 birth per X citizens guaranteed")]
        public int birthRate = 300;

        [HideInInspector]
        public int nativity = 0;

        [HideInInspector]
        public int deathToll = 0;

        public int carryingCapacity = 1000;

        public enum Affiliation { Neutral, Contested, Claimed }
        public Affiliation affiliationStatus;

        public int rulerID;
        public int rootsID;

        public enum StateOfWar { AtWar, WarTorn, AtPeace };
        public StateOfWar warState;

        public enum StateOfCivils { Revolution, Discontent, AtPeace };
        public StateOfCivils civilianState;

        public enum StateOfRelations { Isolationist, Neutral, Cooperative };
        public StateOfRelations relationState;

        public bool capitol;

    }
}

namespace Boardgame
{

    public class Tile : MonoBehaviour
    {

        public delegate void Interaction(Tile tile, InteractionType type);

        public static event Interaction OnInteraction;

        static Color32 hoverColor = Color.white;

        static float hoverColorCoeff = 0.2f;

        Color32 originalColor;

        [HideInInspector]
        public int tileIndex = -1;

        public Data.Demographics demographics;

#if UNITY_EDITOR
        public static List<Tile> Tiles
        {
            get
            {
                return GameObject.FindObjectsOfType<Tile>().ToList();
            }
        }
#else
    public static List<Tile> Tiles = new List<Tile>();
#endif

        static Tile selectLock;
        public static Tile SelectLock
        {
            get
            {
                return selectLock;
            }
        }

        static Tile hoverTile;
        public static Tile HoverTile
        {
            get
            {
                return hoverTile;
            }
        }

        InteractionType interactionStatus = InteractionType.None;

#if UNITY_EDITOR

        static Vector3 gizmoOffset = Vector3.up;
#endif

        [SerializeField]
        Vector3 pathOverlayOffset = Vector3.up;

        public Vector3 PathPoint
        {
            get
            {
                return transform.TransformPoint(pathOverlayOffset);
            }
        }

        void Awake()
        {
            Tiles.Add(this);
        }

        void Start()
        {
            var rend = GetComponent<Renderer>();
            rend.material = Game.Map.TileMaterial(demographics.rulerID);
            originalColor = rend.material.color;

        }

        static public void RemoveSelectLock()
        {
            if (selectLock)
                selectLock.InteractWith(InteractionType.Deselect);
        }

        public void InteractWith(InteractionType type)
        {
            Debug.Log(string.Format("{0} changing interaction {1} => {2}",
                name, interactionStatus, type));

            if (interactionStatus == InteractionType.Select && type != InteractionType.Deselect)
                return;

            if (type == InteractionType.FinalizePath && OnInteraction != null)
            {
                OnInteraction(this, type);
                return;
            }

            interactionStatus = type;
            if (type == InteractionType.Select)
            {
                selectLock = this;
                if (hoverTile != null && hoverTile != this)
                    hoverTile.InteractWith(InteractionType.None);
                hoverTile = this;
            }
            else if (type == InteractionType.Deselect)
            {
                hoverTile = selectLock;
                selectLock = null;
            }

            if ((selectLock == null || selectLock == this) && type == InteractionType.Inspect || type == InteractionType.Path)
            {
                if (hoverTile != null && hoverTile != this && hoverTile != selectLock)
                    hoverTile.InteractWith(InteractionType.None);

                hoverTile = this;
            }

            if (interactionStatus == InteractionType.None)
                GetComponent<Renderer>().material.color = originalColor;
            else
                GetComponent<Renderer>().material.color = Color32.Lerp(originalColor, hoverColor, hoverColorCoeff);

            if ((hoverTile == this || selectLock == this) && OnInteraction != null)
                OnInteraction(this, type);

        }

        void OnDrawGizmosSelected()
        {
            Gizmos.color = Color.red;
            foreach (var tile in Map.Connections(this))
            {
                Gizmos.DrawLine(transform.position + gizmoOffset, tile.transform.position + gizmoOffset);
            }

        }
    }
}


Pacbrake is excited to be a part of Diesel Performance Industry Expo (DPI Expo) for the third year in a row. This event will take place May 3 - 5, 2019 at the Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, IN.
Come by and see us at Booth H-21!
The Diesel Performance Industry Expo is the largest diesel expo that brings together the top manufacturers, wholesale distributors, shops & companies to showcase their products at UCC. Check out products from over 150+ vendors that will be at the DPI Expo in 2019!
Also taking place during the DPI Expo is the 2019 Ultimate Callout Challenge, present by Alligator Performance, which is the most extreme gathering of diesel competitors in the country!
The Ultimate Callout Challenge brings together the best competitors in North America where they battle it out by competing in a drag race, sled pull & a dyno competition. After the three day event, the scores are calculated to declare the ultimate 2019 UCC Champion!
Check out the link below for a quick overview of AMP Air Management System by Pacbrake.
This year, Pacbrake will be giving away FREE - 3 days passes for the event to 2 lucky winners. Keep an eye out for the posts on our social media channels for your chance to win!
And wait, there's more... The first 30 visitors to our booth also get a FREE raffle tickets and some Pacbrake goodies. This is your chance to win a FREE AMP Wireless Kit & Onboard Air Kit for you truck. Don't miss out on this exciting deal; join us at Booth H-21 for some freebies, product discounts and more.
See you all the event!


A few days ago, I was asked to find a way to automate the addition of newly created Linux virtual machines and databases in our EM13c console. Of course, no action should be performed via the EM web interface!
For the first part (installing the EM13c agent on newly created virtual machines), it's quite simple, because Oracle gives you many methods (for example, "agent pull" method), in order to carry out this task. But the second part seemed more delicate according to the documentation and my constraints: everything must be done on the virtual machine. I am not allowed to connect to the EM server using SSH.
Fortunately, there is a simple solution that only requires a few extra lines in your shell script!


text:
#ifndef _NUTI_CARTOCSS_CARTOCSSMAPNIKTRANSLATOR_H_
#define _NUTI_CARTOCSS_CARTOCSSMAPNIKTRANSLATOR_H_

#include "Expression.h"
#include "Predicate.h"
#include "CartoCSSCompiler.h"
#include "MapnikVT/Map.h"
#include "MapnikVT/Rule.h"
#include "MapnikVT/Expression.h"
#include "MapnikVT/Predicate.h"
#include "MapnikVT/Logger.h"

#include <memory>
#include <string>
#include <vector>

namespace Nuti { namespace CartoCSS {
    class CartoCSSMapnikTranslator {
    public:
        class TranslatorException : public std::runtime_error {
        public:
            explicit TranslatorException(const std::string& msg) : runtime_error(msg) { }
        };

        explicit CartoCSSMapnikTranslator(std::shared_ptr<MapnikVT::Logger> logger) : _logger(std::move(logger)) { }

        virtual std::shared_ptr<MapnikVT::Rule> buildRule(const CartoCSSCompiler::PropertySet& propertySet, const std::shared_ptr<MapnikVT::Map>& map, int zoom) const;

        virtual std::shared_ptr<MapnikVT::Symbolizer> buildSymbolizer(const std::string& symbolizerType, const std::list<CartoCSSCompiler::Property>& properties, const std::shared_ptr<MapnikVT::Map>& map, int zoom) const;

        virtual std::string buildExpressionString(const std::shared_ptr<const Expression>& expr) const;

        virtual std::string buildEscapedExpressionString(const std::shared_ptr<const Expression>& expr) const;

        virtual std::shared_ptr<MapnikVT::Predicate> buildPredicate(const std::shared_ptr<const Predicate>& pred) const;

        virtual std::shared_ptr<MapnikVT::ComparisonPredicate::Operator> buildOperator(OpPredicate::Op op) const;

    protected:
        virtual MapnikVT::Value buildValue(const Value& val) const;

        virtual std::string getPropertySymbolizerId(const std::string& propertyName) const;

        std::shared_ptr<MapnikVT::Logger> _logger;

    private:
        struct ValueBuilder;

        static const std::vector<std::string> _symbolizerList;
        static const std::map<std::string, std::string> _symbolizerPropertyMap;
    };
} }

#endif


text:
/*	$NetBSD: sysmonvar.h,v 1.44.12.2 2015/04/06 18:45:30 snj Exp $	*/

/*-
 * Copyright (c) 2000 Zembu Labs, Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Author: Jason R. Thorpe <thorpej@zembu.com>
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
 * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
 * are met:
 * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
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#ifndef _DEV_SYSMON_SYSMONVAR_H_
#define	_DEV_SYSMON_SYSMONVAR_H_

#include <sys/param.h>
#include <sys/envsys.h>
#include <sys/wdog.h>
#include <sys/power.h>
#include <sys/queue.h>
#include <sys/callout.h>
#include <sys/mutex.h>
#include <sys/condvar.h>
#include <sys/rnd.h>

struct lwp;
struct proc;
struct knote;
struct uio;
struct workqueue;

#define	SYSMON_MINOR_ENVSYS	0
#define	SYSMON_MINOR_WDOG	1
#define	SYSMON_MINOR_POWER	2

/*****************************************************************************
 * Environmental sensor support
 *****************************************************************************/

/*
 * Thresholds/limits that are being monitored
 */

enum envsys_lims {
	ENVSYS_LIM_CRITMAX,
	ENVSYS_LIM_WARNMAX,
	ENVSYS_LIM_WARNMIN,
	ENVSYS_LIM_CRITMIN,
	ENVSYS_LIM_LASTLIM
};

struct sysmon_envsys_lim {
	int32_t critmax;
	int32_t warnmax;
	int32_t warnmin;
	int32_t critmin;
};

typedef union {
	int32_t sel_limit_list[ENVSYS_LIM_LASTLIM];
	struct sysmon_envsys_lim sel_limits;
} sysmon_envsys_lim_t;

#define	sel_critmax sel_limits.critmax
#define	sel_warnmax sel_limits.warnmax
#define	sel_warnmin sel_limits.warnmin
#define	sel_critmin sel_limits.critmin

/* struct used by a sensor */
struct envsys_data {
	TAILQ_ENTRY(envsys_data)	sensors_head;
	uint32_t	sensor;		/* sensor number */
	uint32_t	units;		/* type of sensor */
	uint32_t	state;		/* sensor state */
	uint32_t	flags;		/* sensor flags */
	uint32_t	rpms;		/* for fans, nominal RPMs */
	int32_t		rfact;		/* for volts, factor x 10^4 */
	int32_t		value_cur;	/* current value */
	int32_t		value_prev;	/* previous value */
	int32_t		value_max;	/* max value */
	int32_t		value_min;	/* min value */
	int32_t		private;	/* private data for drivers */
	sysmon_envsys_lim_t limits;	/* thresholds for monitoring */
	int		upropset;	/* userland property set? */
	krndsource_t	rnd_src;	/* source element for rnd(4) */
	char		desc[ENVSYS_DESCLEN];	/* sensor description */
};

typedef struct envsys_data envsys_data_t;

/* sensor flags */
#define ENVSYS_FPERCENT 	0x00000001	/* sensor wants a percentage */
#define ENVSYS_FVALID_MAX	0x00000002	/* max value is ok */
#define ENVSYS_FVALID_MIN	0x00000004	/* min value is ok */
#define ENVSYS_F_OBSOLETE	0x00000008
#define ENVSYS_FCHANGERFACT	0x00000010	/* sensor can change rfact */

/* monitoring flags */
#define ENVSYS_FMONCRITICAL	0x00000020	/* monitor a critical state */
#define ENVSYS_FMONLIMITS	0x00000040	/* monitor limits/thresholds */
#define ENVSYS_FMONSTCHANGED	0x00000400	/* monitor a battery/drive state */
#define ENVSYS_FMONANY	\
	(ENVSYS_FMONCRITICAL | ENVSYS_FMONLIMITS | ENVSYS_FMONSTCHANGED)
#define ENVSYS_FMONNOTSUPP	0x00000800	/* monitoring not supported */
#define ENVSYS_FNEED_REFRESH	0x00001000	/* sensor needs refreshing */
#define ENVSYS_FHAS_ENTROPY	0x00002000	/* sensor provides entropy
						   for rnd(4) */

/*
 * Properties that can be set in upropset (and in the event_limit's
 * flags field)
 */
#define	PROP_CRITMAX		0x0001
#define	PROP_CRITMIN		0x0002
#define	PROP_WARNMAX		0x0004
#define	PROP_WARNMIN		0x0008
#define	PROP_BATTCAP		0x0010
#define	PROP_BATTWARN		0x0020
#define	PROP_BATTHIGH		0x0040
#define	PROP_BATTMAX		0x0080
#define	PROP_DESC		0x0100
#define	PROP_RFACT		0x0200

#define	PROP_DRIVER_LIMITS	0x8000
#define	PROP_CAP_LIMITS		(PROP_BATTCAP  | PROP_BATTWARN | \
				 PROP_BATTHIGH | PROP_BATTMAX)
#define	PROP_VAL_LIMITS		(PROP_CRITMAX  | PROP_CRITMIN | \
				 PROP_WARNMAX  | PROP_WARNMIN)
#define	PROP_LIMITS		(PROP_CAP_LIMITS | PROP_VAL_LIMITS)
struct sme_event;

struct sysmon_envsys {
	const char *sme_name;		/* envsys device name */
	u_int sme_nsensors;		/* sensors count, from driver */
	u_int sme_fsensor;		/* sensor index base, from sysmon */
#define SME_SENSOR_IDX(sme, idx) 	((idx) - (sme)->sme_fsensor)
	int sme_class;			/* class of device */
#define SME_CLASS_BATTERY	1		/* device is a battery */
#define SME_CLASS_ACADAPTER	2		/* device is an AC adapter */
	int sme_flags;			/* additional flags */
#define SME_FLAG_BUSY 		0x00000001 	/* device busy */
#define SME_DISABLE_REFRESH	0x00000002	/* disable sme_refresh */
#define SME_CALLOUT_INITIALIZED	0x00000004	/* callout was initialized */
#define SME_INIT_REFRESH        0x00000008      /* call sme_refresh() after
						   interrupts are enabled in
						   the autoconf(9) process. */
#define SME_POLL_ONLY           0x00000010      /* only poll sme_refresh */

	void *sme_cookie;		/* for ENVSYS back-end */

	/*
	 * Function callback to receive data from device.
	 */
	void (*sme_refresh)(struct sysmon_envsys *, envsys_data_t *);

	/*
	 * Function callbacks to exchange limit/threshold values
	 * with device
	 */
	void (*sme_set_limits)(struct sysmon_envsys *, envsys_data_t *,
			       sysmon_envsys_lim_t *, uint32_t *);
	void (*sme_get_limits)(struct sysmon_envsys *, envsys_data_t *,
			       sysmon_envsys_lim_t *, uint32_t *);

	struct workqueue *sme_wq;	/* the workqueue for the events */
	struct callout sme_callout;	/* for the events */
	uint64_t sme_events_timeout;	/* the timeout used in the callout */

	/*
	 * linked list for the sysmon envsys devices.
	 */
	LIST_ENTRY(sysmon_envsys) sme_list;

	/*
	 * linked list for the events that a device maintains.
	 */
	LIST_HEAD(, sme_event) sme_events_list;

	/*
	 * tailq for the sensors that a device maintains.
	 */
	TAILQ_HEAD(, envsys_data) sme_sensors_list;

	/*
	 * Locking/synchronization.
	 */
	int sme_busy;			/* number of items on workqueue,
					   sme_mtx or sme_work_mtx to read,
					   both to write */
	kmutex_t sme_mtx;
	kmutex_t sme_work_mtx;
	kcondvar_t sme_condvar;
};

int	sysmonopen_envsys(dev_t, int, int, struct lwp *);
int	sysmonclose_envsys(dev_t, int, int, struct lwp *);
int	sysmonioctl_envsys(dev_t, u_long, void *, int, struct lwp *);

struct sysmon_envsys 	*sysmon_envsys_create(void);
void 			sysmon_envsys_destroy(struct sysmon_envsys *);

int	sysmon_envsys_register(struct sysmon_envsys *);
void	sysmon_envsys_unregister(struct sysmon_envsys *);

int	sysmon_envsys_sensor_attach(struct sysmon_envsys *, envsys_data_t *);
int	sysmon_envsys_sensor_detach(struct sysmon_envsys *, envsys_data_t *);

uint32_t	sysmon_envsys_get_max_value(bool (*)(const envsys_data_t*), bool);

void	sysmon_envsys_sensor_event(struct sysmon_envsys *, envsys_data_t *,
				   int);

void	sysmon_envsys_refresh_sensor(struct sysmon_envsys *, envsys_data_t *);

typedef	bool (*sysmon_envsys_callback_t)(const struct sysmon_envsys *,
					 const envsys_data_t *, void*);

void	sysmon_envsys_foreach_sensor(sysmon_envsys_callback_t, void *, bool);

int	sysmon_envsys_update_limits(struct sysmon_envsys *, envsys_data_t *);

void	sysmon_envsys_init(void);

/*****************************************************************************
 * Watchdog timer support
 *****************************************************************************/

struct sysmon_wdog {
	const char *smw_name;		/* watchdog device name */

	LIST_ENTRY(sysmon_wdog) smw_list;

	void *smw_cookie;		/* for watchdog back-end */
	int (*smw_setmode)(struct sysmon_wdog *);
	int (*smw_tickle)(struct sysmon_wdog *);
	u_int smw_period;		/* timer period (in seconds) */
	int smw_mode;			/* timer mode */
	u_int smw_refcnt;		/* references */
	pid_t smw_tickler;		/* last process to tickle */
};

int	sysmonopen_wdog(dev_t, int, int, struct lwp *);
int	sysmonclose_wdog(dev_t, int, int, struct lwp *);
int	sysmonioctl_wdog(dev_t, u_long, void *, int, struct lwp *);

int     sysmon_wdog_setmode(struct sysmon_wdog *, int, u_int);
int     sysmon_wdog_register(struct sysmon_wdog *);
int     sysmon_wdog_unregister(struct sysmon_wdog *);

void	sysmon_wdog_init(void);

/*****************************************************************************
 * Power management support
 *****************************************************************************/

struct sysmon_pswitch {
	const char *smpsw_name;		/* power switch name */
	int smpsw_type;			/* power switch type */

	LIST_ENTRY(sysmon_pswitch) smpsw_list;
};

int	sysmonopen_power(dev_t, int, int, struct lwp *);
int	sysmonclose_power(dev_t, int, int, struct lwp *);
int	sysmonread_power(dev_t, struct uio *, int);
int	sysmonpoll_power(dev_t, int, struct lwp *);
int	sysmonkqfilter_power(dev_t, struct knote *);
int	sysmonioctl_power(dev_t, u_long, void *, int, struct lwp *);

void	sysmon_power_settype(const char *);

int	sysmon_pswitch_register(struct sysmon_pswitch *);
void	sysmon_pswitch_unregister(struct sysmon_pswitch *);

void	sysmon_pswitch_event(struct sysmon_pswitch *, int);
void	sysmon_penvsys_event(struct penvsys_state *, int);

void	sysmon_power_init(void);

#endif /* _DEV_SYSMON_SYSMONVAR_H_ */


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Artist: Nine Inch Nails
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Browar Michaela Kirchbergera w Kłodzku - lokalny browar działający w Kłodzku w latach 1865-1920, z siedzibą przy Frankensteinerstrasse 37 (obecnie ul. Łukasińskiego).

Browar został założony w 1865 roku przez Antona Blecha na terenie dawnego Przedmieścia Ząbkowickiego. W 1898 roku przedsiębiorstwo zostało odkupione przez żydowskiego handlowca, Michaela Kirchbergera. Był on najmniejszym zakładem piwowarskim działającym na terenie miasta. Produkowano tu piwa górnej fermentacji bez pomocy jakichkolwiek maszyn, co uniemożliwiało mu konkurowanie z takimi potentatami jak Glatzer Bauhaus czy Bürgliches Brauhaus. Nowy właściciel otworzył przy ówczesnej siedzibie przedsiębiorstwa lokal połączony z zajazdem, pod nazwą Mała Tawerna, w którym serwowano piwo z browaru.

Bibliografia
 Popularna Encyklopedia Ziemi Kłodzkiej, pod red. J. Laski i M. Kowalcze, t. 1, KTO, Kłodzko 2009, s. 71.
 Wykaz niemieckich browarów na ziemi kłodzkiej [on-line] [dostęp: 21.11.2011]

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Das Al-Zarara-Tor (), auch Damaskustor genannt (), ist ein ehemaliges Stadttor der Stadt Bethlehem im Westjordanland.

Lage
Das Tor liegt im Norden der Altstadt von Bethlehem in der Sternstraße. Durch das Tor führt der historische Pilgerweg zur Geburtskirche, der als Bestandteil der Weltkulturerbestätte "Geburtsstätte Jesu Christi: Geburtskirche und Pilgerweg, Bethlehem" zum UNESCO-Welterbe gehört.

Geschichte

Die Stadt Bethlehem hatte vermutlich bereits zur Zeit der Kanaaniter ein nach Norden führendes Stadttor. In israelitischer Zeit war es das Haupttor der Stadt und lag an der Straße, die in das nördlich benachbarte Jerusalem führte. Der christlichen Überlieferung nach sollen auch Josef und Maria auf ihrer Reise nach Bethlehem durch dieses Tor in die Stadt gekommen sein.

Im 6. Jahrhundert wurde das Tor unter dem oströmischen Kaiser Justinian I. neu errichtet. Ein weiterer Neubau erfolgte im 14. Jahrhundert unter der Herrschaft der Osmanen.

Das Tor bildete bis in das 19. Jahrhundert das Nordende von Bethlehem. Erst gegen Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts wurde der Bereich außerhalb des Tors bebaut.

Beschreibung
Das Al-Zarara-Tor ist ein Torturm mit einem leicht spitzbogigen Durchgang, durch den die Sternstraße hindurchführt. Der Turm erstreckt sich über die gesamte Breite der Straße zwischen den angrenzenden Häuserzeilen. An dem Tor sind noch Reste der alten Stadtmauer erhalten.

Weblinks

 Al-Zararah Arch auf der offiziellen Website der Stadt Bethlehem (englisch)

Einzelnachweise

Stadttor
Bauwerk in Bethlehem


The Village of Mt. Zion recognizes the importance of recycling but at the same time understands that not everyone wants to recycle. Therefore, recycling is optional in the Village of Mt. Zion and has been added as a service to Mt. Zion residents at no additional cost.
Mt. Zion's curbside recycling program is a single stream program. What does that mean? It means that recyclable materials do NOT need to be sorted. Simply place the recyclable material in the provided bin and leave it by the curb on your designated pick-up day. It's that easy and the Village of Mt. Zion encourages all residents to participate in the recycling program.
Effective January 1, 2018 all residential haulers of garbage for the Village of Mt. Zion are required to provide a recycling bin/toter to each residence upon request at no cost to the resident. The large bin/toters must have a lid to help prevent spillage and blowing of debris. Each licensed hauler within the Village of Mt. Zion is required to provide the following services for a maximum of $22.75 per month charge.
For a list of acceptable recyclable items, CLICK HERE.
How do I get a recycle bin/toter?
To have a reycling bin/toter delivered to your residence, contact your garbage hauler and request a recycle bin/toter. Each hauler is required per Village Ordinance to provide one recycling bin/toter to each residence upon request at no additional charge.
What services do I get for my $22.75 monthly garbage bill?


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To begin using the Customizer, first you will want to navigate to it in the WP-Client menu.
When you first launch the Customizer you will be editing the "Default" scheme, using the first HUB Page (alphabetically) as your template. You will have your editor toolbar on the left, and a live preview of your changes will be displayed on the right.
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I really do need long, unbroken hours to work on coding. Little distractions break my concentration and flush me out into side trips, emails, ticket-tracking, that kind of thing. When I'm in the zone I'll churn away for a few solid hours and get all sorts of things finished. When I'm pulled out every once in a while I never get into that deep, zen-like trance where the code just flows and I'm merely a conduit for it to shape itself to the needs at hand. Without that it's all pulling teeth and gnashing them, little fits and starts, little advances that never seem to go anywhere.
Had another couple of reminders today that I need to get some work done on the various Open Source projects I've left in limbo as I spend my "spare" time on the OLPC (and weddings, and new apartments, and house guests). SimpleParse and PyOpenGL both need a few day's love. It would be so much easier if I used them in work projects, but alas my contracts these days are for billing, provisioning, and insurance systems, not the kind of thing that screams out for 3D graphics, really.
Anyway, distraction over, I think I'll try to get back into the zone for another hour and a half before I have to go run errands again.


WHAT: Crockett Row's family-friendly holiday celebration, Starlight Symphony, is back to make this festive season merry and bright! Set to the beat of favorite holiday tunes, Crockett Row will be transformed into a glowing wonderland with a 5-minute music & lights show every night in December.
On Friday and Saturday evenings, families and friends will enjoy free horse-drawn carriage rides around Crockett Row. Community and local choirs, vocalists and musicians will also perform from Crockett Square on the weekends. Other fun activities on Saturdays include "Help Complete Santa's List" featuring in-store offers, games and a DJ. Plus, Santa Claus himself will make special appearances on Dec. 9 and Dec. 23 with 95.9 FM The Ranch Party Patrol. The full schedule of activities is available on Crockett Row's website.
Additionally, from Dec. 9-18, Crockett Row will help collect toys and other needed items for Santa's Sack, the annual gift drive benefiting SafeHaven of Tarrant County. A list of requested items is available on SafeHaven's website. Donations can be dropped off Monday-Friday from 12-6 p.m. and Saturday from 12-3 p.m.
WHEN: Starlight Symphony: Nightly Dec. 1-31, 6-9 p.m. with shows on the hour; Carriage Rides: Fridays & Saturdays Nov. 25-Dec. 30, 6-9 p.m.


Perennially recognized by the national media as one of the best places to live in America, Whatcom County is a place that truly has something for everyone. With magnificent natural scenery, skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Baker, hiking, arts and theatre, and charming communities, Whatcom County is a unique area of Washington State. Located 90 minutes from Seattle and within an hour of Vancouver, British Columbia, the County is the perfect mix of friendly rural communities with the amenities and attractions of large cities nearby.
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How to Get To a National Or State Park From Historic Rugby: Step Outside.
New! Detailed Rugby Trail Map
Rugby offers two premier outdoor areas for enjoying a unique mix of activities. In fact, you can walk from the center of the village into a Tennessee State Natural Area or a National Park.
Rugby is adjacent to The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and the new Rugby State Natural Area.
Get The New Rugby Trail Map
Activities range from moderate to difficult hiking to Class II kayaking and canoeing on the Clear Fork Creek and White Oak Creek before you get down to the Burnt Mill Bridge. You can't beat the natural beauty of this area for enjoying everything from a relaxing moment to an energetic and thrilling experience in the outdoors!
The southern tip of Big South Fork forms a boundary line for most of the northern end of Rugby. There is one Big South Fork trailhead in Rugby that leads to a circuitous route, first to the The Gentlemen's Swimming Hole and later to the Meeting of the Waters. Both of these are historic trails that form a loop and were used by the original settlers and are still much enjoyed today! Both trailheads are to the west of the Laurel Dale Cemetery. These two beautiful creeks meet at the historic Meeting of the Waters and eventually become the scenic Big South Fork River.
Gentlemen's Swimming Hole
There is an interpretive nature trail leading down to the Gentlemen's Swimming Hole. A fifteen page trail guide gives interpretive information at each one of the ten numbered posts. These trail guides are free-just ask for one at HIstoric Rugby's Visitor Centre!
This trail descends to the Clear Fork Creek and is approximately 0.4 mile long. You can enjoy a dip in the cool water and return the way you came, up a relatively steep ascent (rated moderate), or continue the 0.7 mile on towards the Meeting of the Waters that forms a loop as it returns to the trailhead. Bear in mind that depending on current water flow you may or may not be able to cross over to the rest of the trail at the Meeting of the Waters if it is under water. If it is not passable-simply go back the way you came!
The Meeting of the Waters is where the two creeks, the Clear Fork and the White Oak merge and become the South Fork, which as it picks up the streams and creeks on its way down into the gorge becomes the gorgeous Class IV and V Big South Fork River . Villagers often hiked down to the Meeting of the Waters when the water was low and used it as a picnic site. The entire loop is 2.1 miles and is rated moderate to strenuous for the elevation gain and rocky footing.
Rugby State Natural Area
Newly opened in 2010, the 667-acre Rugby State Natural Area offers a unique interpretive experience from the rest of Rugby's founding as an 1880's intentional village as it focuses on a homestead built in the 1860's on top of a ridge with a spectacular view of the Cumberland Mountains. Access begins behind Rugby's Community Building.
The Massengale Homeplace and Trail is approximately 1.2 miles round-trip and can be enjoyed in several ways. Two kiosks, one at the beginning of the trail and one at the top by the Homeplace site provide lot's of interpretive information about both the flora and fauna of the area and the Appalachian lifestyle of the period, including photographs. Trail brochures are available at the bottom kiosk (or the Visitor Centre).
The Massengale Homeplace and Trail was built, in part, with funds from a State Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant and matching Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant and a grant from Cracker Barrel. Much assistance with the project was given by Lisa Huff, an East Tennessee Region Natural Areas Manager at the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (Also known as TDEC). Barbara Stagg developed the interpretive signage, the trail brochure and the Acoustiguide program. John Gilliat, then Properties Manager for Historic Rugby, and many volunteers including Lummy Massengale, a descendant of the original Massengale family, helped build the trail, the kiosks and the black locust fence.
More information can be found at this link: Rugby State Natural Area
Laurel Dale Branch Trail
The Laurel Dale Branch Trail is a short and very scenic trail that links the Beacon Hill housing development with the Laurel Dale Cemetery and the trailheads for the BSFRRA leading to the Gentlemen's Swimming Hole and Meeting of the Waters. This little hollow (or dale) bursts with wildflowers during the spring and is gorgeous any time of year! A nice circuit is to go through the Laurel Dale Branch Trail to the Cemetery Road and turn left towards town. You will eventually catch up to the walkpath on the northern end of town which can take you east back towards Beacon Hill, or west towards Uffington House. Note: Visitors probably shouldn't attempt Laurel Dale Branch Trail unless the weather has been dry or they are wearing boots that can withstand the mud. The trail gets very muddy in wet weather and is sometimes impassable.
Laurel Dale Cemetery Road Trail
Laurel Dale Cemetery Road Trail offers the perfect opportunity for a stroll on a little used road with scenic views. This road begins off of Highway 52 and dead ends at the Laurel Dale Cemetery where three trailheads begin-two that go west into Big South Fork (Gentlemen's Swimming Hole and Meeting of the Waters), and one that connects back to the Beacon Hill housing development through a little hollow (Laurel Dale Trail) to the east.
The nice thing about the Laurel Dale Cemetery Road Trail is that it is enjoyable by itself, but can be added to other trail segments for a longer walk. It can also be used with the AcoustiGuide audio program that interprets the Laurel Dale Cemetery. The audio tour can be purchased at the Visitor Centre at a very ow cost.
Beacon Hill Trail
The short Beacon Hill trailhead begins to the north of Christ Church and circles around the bottom of Beacon Hill before going to the top of the hill where the views are lovely and a gazebo awaits the hiker for a brief rest or leisurely contemplation.
There are many more ways to enjoy the outdoors in and around Rugby. For more information visit the Area Attractions page.


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Ziope releases 200 acres of land for tomato cultivation … to feed tomato processing factory
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The chiefs and people of Ziope have released 200 acres of land for the cultivation of tomatoes to feed the proposed tomatoes processing factory.
The Chief Executive of Agortime Ziope District, David Dickson Dzokpe, disclosed this to the 'Ghanaian Times' at Kpetoe last Friday.
He explained that the project, which is under the One District one Factory (1D1F) policy, had taken a long time due to a search for reliable investors to partner government to implement the project.
However, the good news is that Dexaline Limited, a Ho-based agro processing company and its foreign partners have been given the nod to establish the factory.
The area, he said, was noted for producing a lot of tomatoes in the region, adding that, "the Assembly is poised to push for policies that will help to change the lives of the youth by giving them self employment."
Mr Dzokpe said the government was aware of the lots of challenges confronting the youth, which was why it found it necessary to introduce these policies to provide jobs.
He commended the chiefs and landowners for their unwavering determination to donate their lands to bring development and job creation to the area, adding that, the intervention would rekindle the spirit of hard work in the youth and also stop them from travelling to urban centres to seek non-existing jobs.
Mr Dzokpe, therefore, urged the youth to go into tomatoes farming, so that the raw materials supply to the factory would be continuous when production starts.
Mr George Dzidzah, Chief Executive Officer of Dexaline Limited, said feasibility study had been completed and very soon they would start the construction of the factory.
He said they were in touch with the Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and other research institutions to come out with a high yielding tomatoes seed suitable for processing for the farmers to plant.
Mr Dzidzah also confirmed that the plant they will install can process 160 metric tons of tomatoes per day, and, therefore, called on other land owners to give out their lands for the project.
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NAD's BluOS kit lets you add intuitive, high-fidelity network and internet music streaming to NAD's VM130 or VM300 add-on 4K video modules.
This module adds compatibility with Bluesound's BluOS wireless music system. That means you can integrate your compatible NAD component into a wireless multi-room music system. Stream songs on your main system as well as Bluesound speakers throughout your home.
Operate your system via Wi-Fi® using the BluOS Controller app with your Apple® or Android® device, or your Windows® or Mac® computer. It gives you flexible control over your entire music system. Play the same song everywhere or stream different music to different zones at the same time. You can even use your Apple Watch to control your system.
BluOS can send 24-bit high-res music to any room in your home, without any loss of sound quality. Play music from your personal library or from internet streaming services. The selection of supported services — including TIDAL, Spotify®, and Rhapsody®, among others — is one of the most impressive we've seen.
Works well. App is super convenient for selecting playlists. Sound Quality is excellent. Install is little weird, need to be pretty tech savvy.
Compatibility: The NAD BluOS Kit is compatible only with NAD's VM130 or VM300 MDC module (sold separately) for select NAD AV receivers & preamplifiers. The BluOS Kit plugs into either module via USB.
VM130 MDC Module: The VM130 MDC module works with the T757 and T758 AV receivers from NAD.
BluOS: You can now add BluOS network and internet music streaming with advanced music management to select NAD receivers and preamplifiers using the NAD BluOS Kit. Featuring BluOS, the music management software developed by NAD's sister brand, Bluesound, the BluOS Kit turns your compatible NAD receiver or preamplifier into a complete digital music solution.
Wired or Wireless Network Connection: The NAD BluOS Kit supports a wired (Ethernet) or wireless (WiFi) connection when using the VM300 MDC module, but only a wireless connection when using the VM130 MDC module. The BluOS Kit comes with a pre-installed WiFi (802.11 b/g/n dongle). The Ethernet (RJ-45) port for the wired connection is actually found on the VM300 MDC module and not on the BluOS Kit. Either network connection allows you to stream music from your Windows or Mac computer and NAS drive (such as the Bluesound Vault, sold separately); as well as stream select online music services.
Note: The included WiFi dongle is pre-installed in the BluOS Kit. If you experience poor WiFi reception, unplug the WiFi dongle and plug in the included 23" USB extension along with the WiFi dongle to extend the BluOS Kit's WiFi range.
Bluesound Controller App: The free Bluesound Controller App turns your Apple iOS (7.0+) iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android (OS 4.0+) smartphone/tablet, Windows (Vista higher) PC or Mac (OS X 10.7+) computer into a full-featured remote control for the Bluesound wireless music system. The Bluesound Controller App on your compatible device uses your home's WiFi network to connect with Bluesound devices, so you can play all the music you love anywhere in your home for a wireless multiroom music experience. Get on-demand access to your music libraries on your home network, stream live Internet radio from almost any place in the world, or listen to one of the many music services available on Bluesound, all from the palm of your hand with the easy-to-use Bluesound Controller App.
Supported Music Formats: The NAD BluOS Kit and Bluesound eco-system supports both low-res and high-res audio files; including MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, FLAC, ALAC, WMA Lossless, MQA, WAV, and AIFF. Bluesound has been designed to work with today's larger music collections, and has indexed libraries up to 100,000 songs in demonstrated practice (this will depend on the music's metadata & artwork). Bluesound also offers gapless playback by default for all supported file music types.
Online Music Services: With a network and internet connection, the NAD BluOS Kit lets you access select online music services & internet radio. The Bluesound Controller app on your Apple iOS or Android device will serve as the controller for these apps and provide song/artist information with Album Art.
Slacker: Get the sound quality that you deserve with the new Slacker Radio® music library available in high-quality AAC audio on Bluesound. Listen to music streams at a bitrate of 320kbps and enjoy all your favorite Slacker stations in pristine MP3-quality.
Computer Audio: The NAD BluOS Kit will pull music from an existing digital music library across the network on your Windows PC or Mac computer using Windows or SMB File Sharing (SAMBA) and the Bluesound Controller App for Windows & Mac.
Bluetooth w/ aptX: The NAD BluOS Kit features built-in Bluetooth 4.0 with support for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC/Phone, Mac computer/laptop, and more. You'll be able to stream stored music and music apps on your Bluetooth-enabled device to your compatible NAD receiver or preamplifier. In addition, the NAD BluOS Kit offers aptX for CD-quality sound from Android (OS 4.0+) devices. You can even distribute Bluetooth audio to the rest of your Bluesound wireless audio system throughout your home or office over WiFi.
Note: The included Bluetooth dongle is pre-installed in the BluOS Kit.
Dual USB-A Ports: The NAD BluOS Kit features two USB (type-A) ports to directly connect your USB mass storage class (MSC) device; such as a thumbdrive or external hard-drive. The unit's USB ports support music playback from these compatible USB devices formatted in FAT 32. Not only can USB audio be played back on your compatible NAD receiver or preamplifier, but can also be wirelessly distributed to the rest of your Bluesound components throughout your home for multiroom playback. The USB port is not compatible with the direct connection of an Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad or Android devices.
Will this work with the NAD M51 dac?
I do not have the M51, but I have the BluOS adapter, which I have connected to M187 pre-pro. The M51 does not appear to have the right USB input for it. NAD c658 DAC looks like what you want (from NAD). My DAC is PS Audio.
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Cloud storage operator ordered to disclose user details for use in foreign proceeding
Litigation New Zealand
Jurisdiction and discretion to respond to request
The High Court recently ordered an internet cloud storage company to disclose user information to Kazakhstan for use in a US proceeding. The judgment provides a useful overview of the relevant principles considered by courts faced with requests for assistance from foreign courts and fuels discussion around balancing the provision of requested information with local privacy legislation against a background of increased public awareness of the impact of hacking, as experienced with the Panama Papers.
Kazakhstan claimed that its government computer systems had been hacked and that thousands of sensitive and confidential documents had been accessed. A substantial number of the documents were uploaded to a cloud storage service operated by Mega Limited, a company registered in New Zealand. Kazakhstan could not identify the hackers, but filed an anonymous civil action against them in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Kazakhstan obtained a letter of request from the New York court to the High Court, seeking its assistance in obtaining specific information, which Kazakhstan claimed would lead to the identification of the hackers. The specific information was connected to the accounts of certain Mega website users, namely their:
IP addresses;
email addresses;
contact information;
account information; and
In the High Court, Kazakhstan sought an order for a subpoena requiring a Mega representative to attend the court for examination and to produce the documents specified in its request. Kazakhstan had to be able to identify the hackers in order to obtain the remedies sought against them in the New York court (a permanent injunction and damages).
Mega opposed the application on the grounds that the orders were unavailable and inappropriate under the Evidence Act 2006 and were in breach of the Privacy Act 1993. Mega premised its opposition on the basis that cloud storage providers differ materially from other third parties because of the high level of security and privacy that they promise to customers. Because its operational model centred on protecting users' privacy, it was required to test and challenge attempts to access personal user information that it held.
The High Court's jurisdiction and discretion to give effect to applications for assistance by foreign courts are governed by Sections 184 and 185 of the Evidence Act. Sections 184 and 185 are based on the UK Evidence (Proceedings in Other Jurisdictions) Act 1975 and were intended to be consistent with the Hague Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters (although New Zealand is not yet a party to the convention).
Did the request seek to elicit evidence or was it part of an investigatory inquiry?
The central issue was whether the request was seeking to elicit evidence for trial or was merely part of an investigatory inquiry. Consistently with the UK position, only the former is permissible. Mega submitted that the proposed subpoena was directed solely at gaining access to information held by Mega for investigatory purposes and was unconnected to evidence that any individual could give.
The court held that it was necessary to look at the request's substance and determine the application's purpose. The following general principles were relevant:
The question of relevance to a foreign action issue is primarily a matter for the foreign court.
It is necessary for the High Court to recognise the principle of comity and, if it is proper to do so, to accede to letters of request issued by foreign courts seeking evidence for use in litigation before them.
In doing so, the High Court must balance the legitimate requirements of the foreign court with the burden that those requirements may place on the intended witnesses.
The court considered that, in this case, the request's purpose was to obtain evidence for use at trial. The court took into account the fact that:
the request was for specific and identified evidence, which was central to Kazakhstan's ability to prove its case;
evidence tending to identify the anonymous defendants would be admissible at trial;
although there was an "investigatory flavour" to the request, in that the information sought would be used to establish a fact not yet known to Kazakhstan, rather than to support a fact which it alleged to be true, this was not the request's overarching purpose;
it was impossible to obtain the requested information by any other means; and
the request was narrow and for specific evidence that the New York court was satisfied was relevant and essential for the purposes of the New York proceedings.
The court was unpersuaded by Mega's submissions concerning the efforts to which it would have to go to comply with the request. The court did not consider the fact that no physical documents existed, so Mega could not produce any to meet the order, counted against making the order. The court also did not accept Mega's submission that the fact that it had had to "interrogate its own database to create collections of data" meant that the request effectively required Mega to undertake an investigation on behalf of Kazakhstan.
Potential ramifications for hackers or accomplices
Mega submitted that, if it divulged the specified information and if this led to the identification of the hackers, there might be political reprisals and human rights violations against those identified, and that this was relevant to the exercise of the court's discretion. Mega drew an analogy with provisions for information requests in criminal proceedings, which expressly allow the court to consider whether the overseas proceedings were of a political character.
The court rejected Mega's argument, noting that similar submissions had been made in the New York court and that the New York court had issued a protective order governing access to any information produced by Mega pursuant to the request. The court made further reference to the principle of comity and the desirability of acceding to letters of request issued by foreign courts, if the court could properly do so. In this regard, the court noted UK case law confirming that the principle of comity was particularly important where the litigation arose out of fraud on an international scale.(1) The court held that, although the case did not involve international fraud, recent examples of illegal and unauthorised hacking of international databases had attracted worldwide attention and shared important public interest considerations with international fraud, including substantial financial, security and personal privacy costs for those affected by the hacking.
Privacy considerations
Mega submitted that the request did not provide a basis for belief that the existence of a volume of allegedly stolen materials on Mega's website necessarily meant that those who had posted the materials were either the hackers or people working in concert with them. It submitted that the information sought might not further Kazakhstan's investigation, but would inevitably intrude on the privacy of the users in question and be contrary to the privacy principles under the Privacy Act. Accordingly, Mega submitted that the disclosure was not 'necessary' in the sense required by the Privacy Act.
The court disagreed, holding that the New York court had made the request on the basis of extensive information, and that the New York court's conclusion that the specified information may help Kazakhstan identify the defendants was supported by evidence before it. It was relevant that extensive investigations by Kazakhstan had not uncovered any other website that contained a similar volume of hacked documents to that which had been posted on the Mega website. In addition, subpoenas issued to Facebook, Microsoft, Google and others were unlikely to reveal the information sought as those companies were not expected to have the user account information of the persons who had posted the stolen documents on the Mega website.
Finally, the court noted that the privacy expectations of Mega's customers were necessarily limited by Mega's terms of service, which expressly stated that users could not store, upload or otherwise transmit or make available data in violation of any law. The terms and conditions also expressly reserved Mega's right to disclose user information when required by law, as well as to comply with any legal processes, including subpoenas and court orders.
The court held that users' privacy interests were not absolute, particularly in light of the express limitations on privacy contained in Mega's terms and conditions. The limited nature of the information that Mega would be required to give was also relevant. The court held that, with the possible exception of account and payment information, the requested information was neither particularly revealing nor particularly sensitive. It did not, for example, carry the same degree of confidentiality as an individual's email or phone records. The court was satisfied that privacy interests in this case did not carry significant weight.
The judgment provides a useful overview of relevant principles in dealing with requests for assistance from foreign courts. The ever-increasing interconnectedness of global trade and information technology means that an increase in similar requests is foreseeable. Future requests will similarly require the balancing of the interests of those who claim that their information was uploaded without their permission, with those of legitimate users of internet services. The principle of comity, highlighted in this case, should lead to a consistent approach across jurisdictions in keeping with the transnational incidence and effects of hacking and data acquisition.
For further information on this topic please contact Chris Browne or Kate Morrison at Wilson Harle by telephone (+64 9 915 5700) or email (chris.browne@wilsonharle.com or kate.morrison@wilsonharle.com). The Wilson Harle website can be accessed at www.wilsonharle.com.
(1) First American Corporation v Zayed [1999] 1 WLR 1154, [1998] 4 All ER 439 (EWCA).
Chris Browne
Kate Morrison
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Last week I wrote about why I believe students should blog. This week I would like to share some tips on how to get students started with blogging. This is not something that you can just jump into. Students must first understand the concept of a blog and learn to be safe while blogging. We want this to be an amazing experience for our students…not one they wish they could forget!
Before you start blogging, have students research. A great place for them to start is this Common Craft Video. Let them create their own definition of what they feel a blog is. Give them a list of terms they need to define that are associated with a blog, such as post, draft, media, publish, comment, and reply.
Be prepared to show examples of different blog types and styles to your students. It is important that they understand that there are different blogging styles, but each of those styles should still fit under their definition of a blog. You are sharing your ideas or opinions on something and allowing others to respond to that opinion.
Cyber safety must also be covered with your students before you begin. While this is a very important topic to cover, I believe overall we do a poor job of teaching it. By using a blog setting you are putting to practice what they are learning. Providing a real world experience will help students better grasp what Cyber Safety is and why it is important.
No personal information should ever be shared…last name, address, phone number, etc.
Be careful when posting images. Don't let the surroundings give away your location.
Don't share your online passwords with anyone.
Never agree to meet someone face to face that you have only met online.
Don't believe everything you read. Anyone can post anything to the internet. Research and prove before you pass on.
Do not respond to a comment or post that makes you feel uncomfortable. If someone is being mean or hurtful tell your teacher and/or parents right away.
Along with Cyber Safety, Cyber Bullying is a main concern. Dosomething.org has a good post to share with students Titled "11 Facts About Cyber Bullying". It shares that 43% of kids have been bullied online, and 1 of 4 have had it happen more than once. You can read more of their facts yourself. In a nutshell, this is a serious problem. Our students need to be made aware of it and know that it is OK to ask for help if this happens. We also have to create a culture where other students report it even if it is not happening to them. It takes a team effort to stop a bully…online or otherwise.
Etiquette must be a focal point when blogging as well. Students need to understand that what they post online is there forever. They must treat their words as if they are speaking to the person they care about the most. Your words can be critical, but make sure they are constructive and critical of a situation or response, not of an individual. If replying to, or commenting on, a post, your feedback should be positive.
Students must also be critical of their own grammar. It should be finely written with complete sentences and no mistakes. Proofread your post multiple times before publishing or ask a friend to proofread for you.
Discuss with your students their need to "know their audience". Who are they writing to/for? Is the crowd younger or older? How should you "speak" to them with your words so your point is understood and your readers can enjoy the experience.
Don't bite off more than you can chew right away. You want it to be successful, so take it slow. I would start with a teacher created "post" just on paper or projecting on a screen. Give your students a chance to comment on that blog post/question. Make sure your post requires an answer that is more than yes or no. I have seen some great examples where the teacher writes on a big sheet of paper. The students can then "comment" using a sticky note. This will give them a chance to grasp the concept before starting on their own adventure.
A paper blog would be a great next step. Here are 2 templates for a paper blog, one Blog Template with an About the Author and Blog Template without. Each student can name their blog and create a post. When all students are finished, allow time for them to wander the room and comment on each other's posts with sticky notes. The author can then reply to the comments. Once again, this gives them a feel of what is to come as well as an opportunity to work on their positive feedback.
Once you have all of these steps complete you should be ready to start blogging online. In next week's post I will share with you two blogging platforms that I feel work very well in a class setting and how you can best manage your blog with your students.
Paul – I love this blog post! I have teachers ask me all the time "How do I start blogging with my students?" I usually get tongue-tied, but you have explained it nicely here. I really like the templates you've given to help with transitioning from paper to digital. I can't wait to share this. Thanks!


Police are investigating an incident in which a man was seen touching himself inappropriately at a woodland area.
The indecent exposure took place in Reffley Woods around 10.15am on Wednesday.
Norfolk Police are appealing for information after a man was seen causing the offence.
He is described as white, aged in his 40s, wearing a blue hat with flaps over the ears, a blue jacket, blue trousers and a blue backpack.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or with any information, should contact police on 101.


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Q: Is dhtmlx and i18next compatible? I am trying to use i18next together with dhtmlx framework. I can include the library and get the translations to work, but when I include the i18next javascript library my layout is failing.
Have anyone tried those libraries together?

A: In the examples from i18next they wrote the include like this:
<script type="text/javascript" src="[PATH]/i18next.js" />

It worked when I changed it to:
<script type="text/javascript" src="[PATH]/i18next.js"></script>

I don´t know what the difference is, please comment if you know.

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