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DAY 34: The last 7 days make the difference
We're in the home stretch! With one week to go, we now have reports of?
? 315 babies spared from abortion through YOUR prayers!
If you haven't gone out yet--GO! It's not too late to save a life. Here's a quick one-minute video to get you fired up.
Watch the video, and then click here to find your local vigil.
The last week of a campaign is ALWAYS the most powerful because the impact of your witness is cumulative.
After praying outside your local abortion business for nearly five weeks, your witness touches the consciences of workers more than it did on day one. And the pressure your presence places on an abortion facility's bottom line continues to grow.
A West Palm Beach sidewalk counselor named Beverly felt the Holy Spirit telling her, "This is the day!"
The day for what?
When a woman left the abortion facility, Beverly found out. She said she was pregnant and had a sonogram but opted against abortion. Beverly asked whether she was having a boy or a girl.
"They would not tell me," the mom replied.
Beverly shared pregnancy help resources and her own cell phone number with the expectant mother. The car left and did not return.
"This particular abortion center is extremely challenging to reach women. It is a fortress," said Susan, the local leader. "Interaction is very limited with those entering. It is our prayer presence that makes the statement we are unable to make otherwise."
"We took your advice. We decided not to go through with it. We are keeping our baby," said the couple as they exited the abortion center.
The mom was nearly five-months pregnant and preparing for a gruesome, two-day, late-term abortion procedure.
"We gave them information about the loving, life-affirming, free, pregnancy resources available in our community," said Wynette, who made Sacramento the first city to join the nationwide 40 Days for Life campaign back in 2007.
"We showed them the fetal models, conveying the exact size and development of their baby," Wynette continued. "But this change of heart occurred--and this baby's life was saved--simply because someone was here."
The young couple specifically mentioned being touched by a simple sign bearing a picture of a newborn baby and the words "Please choose life!"
About two years ago, the baby in the photograph was saved from abortion by Sacramento's leader, Susan, in a conversation through a McDonald's drive-through window. Talk about community outreach!
Scripture and Prayer
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.??John 1:1-3
O God, may we always be quick to call you Father. And when we call you father, let your Spirit remind us that we, and all people, from their beginning to their last day, are your children. We praise you, Father, that you sent your Son to reveal to the world that all people are His brothers and sisters, that all people are your children.
See today's full devotional


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Cover of the first volume.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Different Story (魔法少女まどか☆マギカ~The different story~, Mahō Shōjo Madoka Magica ~The different story~) is a three-volume manga spin-off written by Masaki Hiramatsu and illustrated by Hanokage. The first volume begins as an adaptation of Drama CD 3, which details the events through which Mami and Kyoko meet for the first time and become witch-hunting partners. Ultimately, it culminates in an alternate timeline with a different outcome from the timelines shown in the anime.
The first volume was released on October 12th, 2012, while the other two were released on October 19th and November 12th of the same year. Yen Press then licensed the manga, with the three translated volumes were released on March 24, 2014, June 24, 2014, and October 28, 2014.
Mami's warm personality has made it difficult for her to adjust to her solitary life as a magical girl, where survival often takes precedence over kindness. When she meets Kyoko Sakura, a fellow lone wolf, she is excited at the prospect of working together with another magical girl and forging a friendship built on ultimate trust. But many are the sacrifices all magical girls must make, and the consequences of Kyoko's choice are only just becoming clear to her. When the pain becomes unbearable, will Kyoko remain standing beside Mami as a force for the greater good…?
Mami has joined with a new magical girl partner in her efforts to rid the city of witches. Sayaka Miki is a little green, but her swordsmanship is an undeniable asset to the cause. But Sayaka brings more than her blade to battle: her friend Madoka has joined the girls on their late-night missions. Mami doesn't want to pressure Madoka into a decision about becoming a magical girl, but how long can Madoka remain on the sidelines as a passive witness when her friends are in danger?
When she fails to save Sayaka, Mami is overcome by despair and loneliness. With the fate of every magical girl made clear before her, Mami chooses to embrace death rather than fight on. As Mami sets out to deliver herself into the hands of the witch, Kyoko rushes to confront her former mentor. Mami's soul gem steadily darkens — soon her doom will be certain. Can Kyoko give Mami a reason to fight on before her gem turns jet-black?
In volume 3, Candeloro tries to tempt Mami to fall into despair with promises of her ideal world, and friends that would never betray nor abandon her like Kyoko or Sayaka.
Candeloro's human form resembles that of a child Mami seen in a flashback panel in the beginning of volume three. This may be significant, seeing as Mami's parents were still alive at the time of the flashback.
Weapon designs in this spin-off are the same as those in anime, rather than the manga version. The designs of the soul gems are also based on the anime version.
The story implies that Kyoko's father became physically abusive to her mother after learning of Kyoko's magical girl status. This clashes with previous characterization of Kyoko's father in the anime, as explained in this tumblr post.
Michiru Kazusa from Kazumi Magica makes a cameo appearance in the third volume. This scene was probably included because Kazumi's author wrote the script for the manga.
Throughout volume 2, it is stated that Kyoko has built up a large reserve of grief seeds. In volume 3, however, she apparently does not have any come her fight with Mami, which makes the later conflict of her needing more grief seeds and having to trick Mami with an illusion of one come off as contrived. See also this tumblr post.
In volume 2 episode 5, Mami uses an attack called "tiro ricercare", which is Italian for "search shot".
Two new magical girls featured.
Mami having dinner with Kyoko and her family.
They're friends, but never got very close to Mami.
The new magical girls as witches.
Candeloro's human form tempting Mami.
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Siły Lotnicze RSI (wł. Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana) – lotnictwo wojskowe Włoskiej Republiki Socjalnej podczas II wojny światowej.

Historia
W odróżnieniu od Włoskiej Marynarki Wojennej (Regia Marina) większość sił lotniczych pozostała na północy Włoch, gdzie po ogłoszeniu rozejmu 8 września 1943 r. powstała Włoska Republika Socjalna (RSI). Wynikało to z faktu, że Regia Aeronautica znajdowała się pod bardzo silnym wpływem faszystów. Powstała 10 października 1943 r. Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana, na czele której stanął ppłk Ernesto Botto, była podzielona na:
 dowództwo lotnictwa,
 dowództwo torpedowo-bombowe,
 dowództwo myśliwskie,
 dowództwo transportowe,
 dowództwo artylerii przeciwlotniczej,
 szkoleniowe lotnictwo myśliwskie,
 1 Eskadrę Myśliwską,
 2 Eskadrę Myśliwską,
 3 Eskadrę Myśliwską,
 101 Samodzielną Eskadrę Myśliwską,
 Samodzielny Dywizjon Lotniczy "Montefusco",
 Dywizjon Szkoleniowy "Francesco Baracca",
 Eskadrę Torpedowo-Bombową "Faggioni & Buscaglia",
 Eskadrę Lotnictwa Transportowego "Terracciano",
 Eskadrę Lotnictwa Transportowego "Trabucchi",
 Dywizjon Łącznikowy,
 1 Dywizjon Bombowy "Ettore Muti".
Istniała też Akademia Sił Lotniczych. Aeronatica Nazionale Repubblicana miała ponadto oddziały lądowe:
 Pułk Spadochroniarzy Arditi "Folgore",
 I Batalion Spadochronowy "Folgore",
 II Batalion Spadochronowy "Nembo",
 III Batalion Spadochronowy "Azzurro",
 dziewięć batalionów obrony antyspadochronowej.
 pięć batalionów szkoleniowych.
Stosunki między Włochami i Niemcami układały się początkowo negatywnie. Dowódca 2 Floty Powietrznej Luftwaffe feldmarsz. Wolfram von Richthofen na własną rękę zaczął werbować włoskich pilotów do służby po stronie niemieckiej. Głównodowodzący wojskami niemieckimi we Włoszech feldmarsz. Albert Kesselring bez wiedzy dowództwa Sił Lotniczych RSI mianował ppłk. Tito Falconiego "inspektorem włoskich jednostek myśliwskich". Ponadto feldmarsz. W. von Richthofen został przez gen.Müllera ogłoszony dowódcą Sił Lotniczych RSI. Wobec tego wszystkiego ppłk E. Botto przybył w listopadzie 1943 r. do Berlina, uzyskując od Adolfa Hitlera zgodę na utworzenie Sił Lotniczych RSI pod włoskim zwierzchnictwem. Jednakże Niemcy faktycznie do końca wojny mieli duży wpływ na ich rozwój i działalność bojową. W marcu 1944 r. nowym dowódcą Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana został gen. Arrigo Tessari. W tym czasie ponownie pogorszyły się stosunki z Niemcami, częściowo z powodu słabych osiągnięć bojowych włoskich pilotów. W czerwcu Włosi wysłali na północny odcinek frontu wschodniego do Rygi 1 Grupę Lotnictwa Transportowego "Terraciano", która weszła w skład 1 Staffeln Transportfliegergruppe 10 Luftwaffe. Pod koniec sierpnia feldmarsz. W. von Richthofen, który zamierzał zmniejszyć udział włoskich pilotów w walkach nad Półwyspem Apenińskim, postanowił rozformować część struktur Sił Lotniczych RSI, po czym zastępować je stopniowo "lotniczymi legionami włoskimi", wzorowanymi na niemieckich Fliegerkorps, które byłyby podporządkowane Luftwaffe. Zdecydowany opór Włochów doprowadził do likwidacji tych planów, choć od czasu do czasu Niemcy nadal je wysuwali. Rdzeniem Sił Lotniczych RSI były dywizjony myśliwskie, zwalczające alianckie bombowce bombardujące cele na terytorium Włoskiej Republiki Socjalnej. Początkowo używały one myśliwców rodzimej produkcji, ale później zostały przezbrojone w niemieckie Messerschmitty Bf 109. Pomimo tego ponosiły one przez cały czas działania duże straty. Pod koniec wojny niewielka grupa włoskich pilotów została wysłana do Niemiec na przeszkolenie na samolotach odrzutowych Messerschmitt Me 163 i Messerschmitt Me 262, ale z powodu kapitulacji wojsk niemieckich nie zdążyła go ukończyć.
Samolotami użytkowanymi przez Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana były:
  (samolot wielozadaniowy),
 SAI Ambrosini 107 (samolot wielozadaniowy),
 AVIA FL.3 (samolot łącznikowy),
 Breda Ba.25 (dwupłatowiec szkoleniowy),
 Breda Ba.39 (samolot łącznikowy),
 Breda Ba.88 (samolot szturmowy),
 CANSA FC.20 (samolot myśliwsko-rozpoznawczy),
 CANT Z.501 (łódź latająca),
 CANT Z.506 (wodnosamolot bombowo-rozpoznawczy),
 CANT Z.511 (wodnosamolot długodystansowy),
 CANT Z.1007 (bombowiec),
 CANT Z.1018 (bombowiec),
 Caproni Ca.133 (samolot transportowo-bombowy),
 Caproni Ca.164 (dwupłatowiec szkoleniowy),
 Caproni Ca.310 (samolot rozpoznawczo-bombowy),
 Caproni-Vizzola F.5 (myśliwiec),
 Dornier Do 217 (bombowiec),
 Fieseler Fi 156 (samolot łącznikowy),
 Fiat CR.32 (myśliwiec dwupłatowy),
 Fiat G.8 (samolot łącznikowy),
 Fiat BR.20 (bombowiec),
 Fiat G.18 (samolot transportowy),
 Fiat G.50 (myśliwiec),
 Fiat RS.14 (długodystansowy wodnosamolot rozpoznawczy),
 Fiat CR.42 (dwupłatowy myśliwiec),
 Fiat G.12 (samolot transportowy),
 Fiat G.55 (myśliwiec),
 Junkers Ju 87 (samolot szturmowy),
 Junkers Ju 88 (bombowiec),
 Macchi MC.200 (myśliwiec),
 Macchi MC.202 (myśliwiec),
 Macchi MC.205 (myśliwiec),
 Meridionali Ro.41 (samolot szkoleniowy),
 Messerschmitt Bf 109 (myśliwiec),
 Messerschmitt Bf 110 (ciężki myśliwiec),
 Nardi FN.305 (samolot szkoleniowo-łącznikowy),
 Piaggio P.108 (ciężki bombowiec),
 Reggiane Re.2001 (myśliwiec),
 Reggiane Re.2002 (samolot myśliwsko-bombowy),
 Reggiane Re.2005 (myśliwiec),
 SAIMAN 202 (samolot łącznikowy),
 Savoia-Marchetti SM.75 (samolot transportowy),
 Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 (bombowiec),
 Savoia-Marchetti SM.81 (bombowiec),
 Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 (samolot transportowo-bombowy),
 Savoia-Marchetti SM.84 (samolot bombowo-torpedowy),
 Savoia-Marchetti SM.95 (samolot transportowy).
Samoloty Aviazione Nazionale Repubblicana nosiły na górnych i dolnych powierzchniach skrzydeł znaki w postaci 2 stylizowanych pęków rózg liktorskich w kwadratowej obwódce. Początkowo znak ten malowano białą farbą wprost na tle kamuflażu, ale wkrótce zmieniono kolor znaku na czarny i malowano go na białym tle. Z czasem wprowadzono uproszczoną formę znaku, malując tylko czarne elementy wprost na tle kamuflażu - szczególnie na górnych powierzchniach skrzydeł. Po obu stronach tylnej części kadłuba (czasami w okolicach kabiny pilota) malowano znak w postaci włoskiej flagi państwowej z żółtą obwódką (ząbkowaną na krawędziach górnej, dolnej i tylnej). Taki sam znak tylko znacznie mniejszy powtarzano po obu stronach statecznika pionowego lub - rzadziej - w przedniej części kadłuba. Znak malowano w taki sposób, że kolor zielony (z gładką żółtą krawędzią) zwrócony był zawsze w kierunku lotu.

Linki zewnętrzne
 Siły Zbrojne RSI (jęz. angielski)

Siły Zbrojne RSI

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What is marginal energy?
I answered to a question and used the term "marginal energy". The answer wasn't understood by all, so I'm going to expand on the term to illustrate how it works. So, what is marginal energy?
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What is marginal energy, or fuel on the margin?
Fuel on the margin, when talking about the electric grid, refers to which fuel will be used to generate the next additional kilowatt of power that is required.
Imagine that your house is in a steady state, using the same amount of power, with a steady mix of fuel being used to generate that power. When you turn on a light, which one of those fuels will increase in generation to meet that demand?
This is the fuel on the margin, and is largely (but not exclusively) a function of how much it costs to turn that fuel into electricity. This price takes into account the time of day, cost of the fuel, amount of extra power needed, technical constraints, and rules and regulations.
Which fuel is typically on the margin in the U.S.?
Currently, for most of the U.S., natural gas is the fuel most likely to be on the margin. Soon, it will be the fuel on the margin for the entire U.S. This will likely remain the case until energy storage becomes widespread.
The U.S. is divided into Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators, which are non-profit organizations that manage the grid in different regions of the country. I've taken a look at data from some of the largest to see which fuel is on the margin for each. These regions cover most of the U.S. population (the southeast and most of the west are excluded as these markets are still vertically integrated, meaning that each utility is self-regulated and there's no central source of data).
The Midwest -- natural gas
MISO covers most of the midwest and a few southern states, and operates 175 GW of capacity.
MISO provides real time fuel mix data (here), as well as historical real-time fuel on the margin data. I downloaded the data and did a quick analysis:
On average, natural gas generators are marginal every day from 7am to 11pm. Looking at the totals, natural gas is marginal 51% of the time, while coal is marginal 39% of the time.
Central East Coast -- natural gas
PJM covers 13 states on the east coast, serves 65 million customers, and has 166 GW of total capacity.
PJM provides marginal fuel data on a monthly basis, with a two month delay. The most recent State of the Market report also includes a historical analysis of real-time marginal units in Figure 3-5:
In 2018, natural gas was marginal about 60% of the time, while coal was marginal 30% of the time.
Central corridor -- coal
The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) covers a column of states between Texas and the Canadian border, and operates 85 GW of capacity.
SPP provides real-time generation mix data, but the graphic seems to be broken currently. I downloaded the data and did some analysis:
While it's clear from this chart that coal is the marginal fuel, the interesting thing is how it's cycled to accommodate the morning bump in wind generation. In their most recent 10-year plan (from 2017), SPP predicts retirement of at least 1 GW of coal capacity (of 26 GW currently online), and addition of as much as 10 GW of natural gas capacity (added to the existing 36 GW). Considering how coal is currently being cycled, along with the expected change in future generation mix, indicates that by 2025 natural gas will almost certainly be the marginal fuel in SPP.
Texas -- natural gas
ERCOT covers most of Texas and manages 76 GW of capacity.
For Texas, I wasn't able to find information directly on fuel on the margin, or hourly output by fuel. However unlike most other ISOs/RTOs which operate energy and capacity markets, Texas has an energy only market. As a result, plants compete almost exclusively on the price of power they deliver to the grid. This means that the monthly breakdown of total generation (available here) gives strong clues about which is the de facto fuel on the margin:
From this it seems clear that natural gas ("Gas-CC" and "Gas") is essentially the fuel on the margin.
California -- natural gas
CAISO covers most of California and manages 60 GW of capacity.
CAISO has real-time data on their website:
Coal (near the bottom) is a flat line. When renewables (mostly solar) come on- or off-line with the sunshine, natural gas ramps up and down, meaning it is the marginal fuel.
New York -- natural gas
NYISO covers New York state and manages 39 GW of capacity.
NYISO also has real time data on their website:
The story here is more interesting due to the large amounts of hydro electricity available, and the large number of dual fuel power plants which can burn either natural gas or diesel. So while it may look like a three-way tie, we can lump dual fuel plants with natural gas plants, since diesel is more expensive than natural gas. This means that natural gas is also the marginal fuel in New York.
New England -- natural gas
ISO-NE covers six north-east states, and operates 32 GW of capacity.
Real-time ISO-NE data is available from the EIA:
From the chart it's clear that natural gas is the most variable fuel -- the most likely to increase or decrease output over time. This is another way to say that it is the marginal fuel.
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After posting I found similar data for Europe from the Entsoe transparency platform. Adding detail would make this answer a bit long, but there's more variety across the pond, with natural gas, coal, and hydro each being marginal in some countries.
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Let's consider a very small population that uses 10 MWh of energy per year. 9 MWh comes from hydropower, 1 MWh comes from burning coal. Let's say the population consists of 10 individuals, each of who is using 1 MWh of energy.
Hydropower is a resource that is currently nearly 100% utilized.
Now, somebody from the population reduces his energy use to zero. Thus causes a reduction of 1 MWh in the power generation. It doesn't make sense to reduce hydropower, so the coal use will be reduced to zero.
Who of the 10 users of energy is the guilty one using the coal? Let's analyze.
If energy user #1 reduces his energy use to zero, coal won't be needed anymore. Thus, we can argue that energy user #1 is the guilty one using coal.
Now, if energy user #2 reduces energy use to zero, the same argument applies. Thus, energy user #2 is the guilty one. However, the same argument applies to energy user #3, #4, ..., and #10. Thus, everyone is guilty of using coal!
Thus, it could be argued that all energy is marginal energy, and here, marginal energy is coal. Marginal energy means the power plant that will be the first to be shut off when energy use reduces, and or will be the first to be turned on from reserve when energy use increases.
In some areas, plentiful natural gas has reduced coal use to practically zero (e.g. in US), so can it be argued that marginal energy in the US is natural gas and not coal? It doesn't make sense to burn coal if there's enough natural gas. Thus, if there's even a single coal plant in use in US, the marginal energy there is coal as well. When the last coal plant is turned off, marginal energy is natural gas.
(Here I assumed for simplicity that energy can be transported with 0% losses over infinite distances, for simplicity. If this isn't true, which is the case especially for electricity, then the marginal energy analysis needs to be separately made for each price area.)
Now, if you calculate emissions using the assumption that everyone is guilty of using coal, you get 10 MWh worth of emissions, which is clearly incorrect. This is corrected in the analysis by assigning negative -9 MWh worth of emissions to hydropower facility owners, meaning total emissions are 10 MWh - 9 MWh = 1 MWh.
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i am back home and the talk seemed to go well. still, i forgot some important points, which my mind has been nagging at me about. geeezzz i am always my own worst critic!
and now – it's time to prep for the show on saturday. going to be quite a feat to get setup before folks come in for the show – not likely, in my case. hope to be close! i figure most folks will look at quilts first anyway. oh, and prep includes getting those new super easy patterns published!! so, best stop lollygaggin here!


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Some unidentified gunmen have allegedly attacked a maternity hospital in Nkpologwu in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, taking away four newborn babies.
The motive for the attack has not yet being ascertained, but a source in the area confirmed the incident to journalists on Wednesday.
Although, details of the incident are still sketchy, the source in the community disclosed that the incident happened late on Tuesday but was made known to members of the community on Wednesday.
The source said, "It happened in our community on Tuesday night and people have been discussing it since Wednesday morning. They said some gunmen stormed the hospital (name withheld) and took away four babies from the hospital.
From the information we got from the residents around the community, no one was injured, and no one was killed in the attack too. The motive for the invasion of the hospital is not known to anyone.
"Some people said they could have taken the babies to sell them to childless individuals, but others are saying it could be for ritual purposes."
When contacted, the Anambra State Police spokesman, DSP said the command was not aware of the incident yet but would make enquiries and get back.
"I don't have such report before me now but I will make findings and get back please" – Ikenga said.
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Hmlet signs largest dedicated co-living building in Singapore
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SINGAPORE – Singapore based co-living company, Hmlet, (pronounced "Hamlet") has signed a new property in the prime Tanjong Pagar / Cantonment Downtown CBD precinct.
The property will be Hmlet's largest dedicated co-living building to date, with more than 150 rooms operated as serviced apartment units.
Hmlet Property, Living Room. Picture: Hmlet
The property was part of a Singapore Land Authority public tender for the rental of State property. The tender was awarded to LHN Facilities Management Pte Ltd, an indirect subsidiary of LHN Limited, a Singapore based real estate management services group listed on the Catalist Board of the Singapore Stock Exchange and the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
See more: Co-living platform Hmlet announces new units in Singapore's District 2
LHN is partnering with Hmlet to fully customise the design and renovation of the property to Hmlet's requirements. With Hmlet leading the design input, LHN will build additional facilities such as a swimming pool, gym and an all-day in-house Cafe concept.
This partnership is a showcase of Hmlet's capability in partnering with established real estate players like LHN to efficiently reposition and value add to the property and unlocking the full potential of the building.
Hmlet Property, Bedroom. Picture: Hmlet
Located at 150 Cantonment Road, the property has a site area of 76,002.5 square feet, with a GFA of 47,352,.12 square feet. The property has a rich history and was the former location of Keppel Primary School, before being used as the headquarters of the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau from 1998 to 2004.
It is housed across three levels in two blocks and is conveniently located near to Tanjong Pagar Station and Outram Park Interchange.
See more: Hmlet Raises US$6.5 Million to Scale Co-Living in Asia
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The tender for this property was aligned with the Urban Redevelopment Authority's plans t build new homes in the CBD and rejuvenate predominantly office developments into mixed-use buildings, with an aim to bring greater footfall and activities after work hours into the Anson Road, Robinson Road and Tanjong Pagar areas.
The property is set to open in July 2019 and will see Hmlet increase its number of members to more than 2,400 across the Asia Pacific by the end of 2019.
"We are excited to be announcing our largest building in Singapore dedicated entirely to coliving with established real estate players like LHN," said CEO and Co-Founder, Yoan Kamalski.
"We are seeing a growing demand for more co-living options in Singapore, and look forward to offering the great services that Hmlet has become known for to even more members."
Founded in 2016 by Yoan Kamalski and Zenos Schmickrath to meet the needs of today's mobile millennial workforce, Hmlet provides its members with a seamless living experience paired with a curated community of like-minded individuals.
By offering flexible lease options, fully furnished spaces and on-demand services, Hmlet strives to transform properties into dynamic environments to empower its community.
This article is contributed by Hmlet.
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By Austin Medina
The Providence Friars have been under the radar all season long. The Friars came into the season as the seventh ranked team in the Big East. They went on to win 14 conference games and the Big East regular season championship.
Along with victories over UConn, Creighton, and Xavier, the Friars earned big non-conference wins against Texas Tech, Wisconsin, and St. Peters. (Both Texas Tech and St. Peters both advanced to the Sweet 16.)
Providence has looked dominant so far in the tournament, defeating a 30-win ball club in South Dakota State and an 18-point victory over Richmond. A balanced offense with five players averaging 9.9 points per game, any given night a Friar can step up. Against the Jack Rabbits, guards Al Durham and Jared Bynum combined for 25 points and six assists. In their blowout victory over Richmond, forward Noah Holcher stepped up with 16 points and 14 rebounds.
On Friday night, the Friars will face their toughest task yet: the #1 seed Kansas Jayhawks.
Providence will have their hands full with Jayhawks guard Ochai Agbaji. The senior guard is averaging 19.3 ppg and is coming off a 15-point performance against Creighton. Providence possesses a tough defensive roster, filled with versatile defenders and switchable wings. For Providence, containing Agbaji early and forcing another Jayhawk to make a play will be a huge focus of the game.
Against Kansas, where the Friars lack in talent they make up for with heart. The veteran squad is led by head coach Ed Cooley, who is coaching in his sixth March Madness. "You got some older guys out there just willing to try to compete for respect," Cooley stated. "I don't have to be liked, but I'll be damned if you're not going to respect me."
After silencing the doubters in the Big East, Providence is out for more respect. With a colossal matchup with Kansas, there isn't a bigger stage for the Friars to get their respect.
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UK Board 10th Date Sheet 2019|Uttarakhand Board High School Exam Time Table 2019: The UBSE Board of Secondary Education of Uttarakhand state, have scheduled the date and timetable for the 10th class examination which is conducted annually. As this is the examination which is the final stage of school level, all the students show fair interest in writing the examination after a very sincere hard work and for the preparation, they need the UBSE 10th Class Exam Time Table 2019. The exam is gonna be held in next year and the dates which are scheduled by the board will be provided officially at the official website. The students can just visit the site and follow the instructions mentioned in this article for a better understanding of the students.
Exam Name 10th Class Exam.
Exam timetable is very important for each candidate who is going to write the exam. According to these Date sheets, candidates can prepare for the exam accordingly depending on the date and time given in the timetables. These dates sheets will available on the official portal of the Board only. The Board will release this timetable one or two months before the exam. Students can check these Date sheets from the official web of the Board by visiting there. Candidates can follow these below instructions to check the timetable of the exam once available.
The first basic step of any individual is to visit the above mention official link.
Select the exam in which you are going to appear.
Now you can find the various links mentioning the exam dates from which you have to select the date sheet/ timetable.
A page is on your screen with a subject wise schedule date sheet.
Download that page and save it. Take a print out and start preparing accordingly.
This board is going to be held in four divisions as Primary School Exam which is for 1st to 5th Std Students, Middle School Exam which is for 6th Class to 8th Class Students, Higher Secondary School Exams for the candidates of 9th and 10th Class and Higher Secondary School Certificate exam for 11th and 12ths standard candidates. More updates will be available here on our web as soon as we receive any new notification from the Board.
Soon all the details will update by the Uttarakhand Board of Secondary Exam on its own official web portal only for the academic year of 2019. Uttarakhand Board 10th Exam Timetable 2019 can also download from here.
Download here the UK Exam time table 2019.
As the Board is going to conduct the exam for the candidates who are pursuing SSC from the Board, all the student's needs admit cards. Without admit, cards students will not allow writing the exam. Hence candidates who are writing the exam have to download the admit cards which will be available at the official web portal.
To get this Hall tickets students have to visit the official web link of the Board, there you have to select the Result/ Admit card tab which can be visible on the left side of the page. In the opened page you have to provide your registration number and other details asking there. Your hall ticket will display on the screen. Check your admit cards, download it and carry them while appearing for the exam.
For the convenience of our viewers below here, we are giving you the syllabus for the exam. Candidates who are going to write the exam can follow this syllabus to prepare well for the exam and present well in the exam also. The below are the direct links for each and every subject. These are the syllabus given in detail which helps students in preparing for the exam. This is the previous year exam syllabus provided by the Board. The detailed syllabus for this year may be released by the Board soon. Keep following our official web to check details.
Business, Book Keeping and Accountancy Syllabus.
Soon after the completion of the exam with the eagerness candidates start searching for the result declaration news. These results will available at the official web portal of the Board only. Students should not waste their time by searching for the results from other webs as results will available at own portal of the Board only. Follow the below instruction to check out your results once available.
Reach the official web portal of the Board to know your result.
After going here select the Result/Admit Cardswhichwhish is available on the left side of the page.
Then here search for the UBSE 10th Class Result 2019 link.
Once finding the link select it to open it.
Here you have to give your hall ticket numbers and DOB details.
Your result will display on the screen once you submit your details.
Now download your result and take its print out.
Visit the official web of the Board to know the regular updates about the UBSE 10th exam 2019.


CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (JTA) — Recently, in an article for JTA, "The Missing Left: Where's the support for liberal Zionists on campus?," Andrew Silow-Carroll noted that "many American pro-Israel organizations and leaders ignore or ostracize liberal Zionists." In the absence of progressive Zionist groups on campus, who should be able to both criticize and love Israel at the same time, he wrote, the Israel debate on campus is left to those who defend Israel uncritically, or who join the ranks of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.
In fact, there is a large, thriving home for pro-Israel, pro-peace students on campus — and J Street is it.
Founded just six years ago, J Street U has spread to over 100 schools across the country, with over 70 full-fledged chapters. Our leaders are front and center in campus conversations about Israel, and regularly engage in debate over Israel's future in local and national press. Last year, we hosted over 1,100 students at our national conference in Washington, D.C. We are the bridge between liberal values and support for Israel's future as a Jewish and democratic state.
I'm always surprised when I find myself in a room — be it the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America or other communal spaces — surrounded by Jewish leaders asking why there isn't a pro-Israel left on campus. I and the other J Street U student organizers are exactly who they're looking for. We're leaders of a pro-Israel movement that isn't afraid to hold its leaders accountable, that loves Israel but feels a deep urgency to end the occupation, that stands for a two-state solution and recognizes that boycotts are not an effective way to get there.
We're loud and present at our Hillels, in our student governments and at national Jewish and pro-Israel gatherings. We are the pro-Israel left. So why do some leaders seem not to notice us?
My guess is the mainstream Jewish community doesn't actually know what it wants from a progressive Zionist group on campus. Silow-Carroll wrote in his article that had Bernie Sanders given his speech critical of Israeli policy at the America Israel Public Affairs Committee policy conference in March, it "might have signaled to young liberal Zionists that the pro-Israel mainstream is at least willing to air such views, even if they don't like them." Having a place to "air views" is important, but it's not why I'm in this movement and it's not what J Street U believes will end the conflict. We believe that our support for a two-state solution and opposition to settlement expansion are mainstream positions held by the majority of American Jews, and we want our communal leadership to reflect those positions and to act on them.
But I understand that leadership is often resistant to change, hesitant to upset the status quo in which criticism of Israeli policy is anathema and in which there is little room for discussing alternate narratives. When J Street U speaks out loudly and clearly about our values, it challenges our communal leaders to look honestly at their own role in ending the conflict — so much so that they may prefer to ignore us, rather than seriously reckon with our concerns.
Sometimes, I sense that Jewish communal leaders disapprove of my work, despite the fact that I love Israel and want to help secure its future, just as they do. Some in the community have pressed me to stop organizing for and affiliating with J Street U.
I've encountered enough of these sentiments to know the anger usually arises from a place of fear and uncertainty, not of genuine disagreement. Issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the occupation are difficult and contentious, and I understand that many prefer to look away rather than deal with them directly — or to focus exclusively on the anti-Israel sentiments of the far left and ignore the chorus of important questions young pro-Israel progressives are asking.
It may seem easier to ignore J Street U and wait for another progressive, pro-Israel group to come around — one that, magically, could attract and engage thousands of young people without talking about the issues that deeply concern them. Good luck finding it.
In the meantime, J Street U exists — and we're growing. I urge leaders of our community to come meet with us, question us and listen to us, as many have and continue to do. We are the pro-Israel, pro-peace, progressive group of young people that you have been calling for. You won't like everything we have to say — and we certainly will have our disagreements with you. But the time has come for us to act together to help address the challenges facing Israel and our community.


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To find the information about a particular customer in a million records was tedious process. Find the respective position and fetch the respective quality related paper from huge heaps of files. Make copies for the client and refill the documents in respective files. Major problem was handling documents, which some times use to get misplaced causing lot of embarrassment and inconvenience to clients.
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PARSIPPANY, NJ—Anyone who grew up in the New York/New Jersey/Eastern Pennsylvania area in the 1960s and '70s is probably well aware of Chiller Theatre, the weekly Saturday morning TV show that featured black-and-white monster movies hosted by a succession of "ghouls," beginning with "The Cool Ghoul," Zacherley. The show went off the air in the early '80s, with occasional "special" one-day revivals, often on Halloween, but its myriad fans have never forgotten it—hence the latest Chiller Theatre Toy, Model & Film Expo, scheduled to take place April 22-24 at the Sheraton Parsippany in Parsippany, NJ, a gothic-looking structure near the intersection of Rtdes. 287 and 280, with turrets and towers, perfect for late-night scares. The Expo will feature plenty of guests, including Mickey Dolenz and Peter Tork of The Monkees; one of their songwriters, Bobby Hart; several cast members of the original Rocky Horror Picture Show; plenty of well-known TV and horror movie stars including Kevin Sorbo, Piper Laurie, George Wendt, Larry Storch, "Weird Al" Yankovic, the primary stars of C.H.I.P.s, Max Baer, Jr. (Beverly Hillbillies), Alice Cooper, Erica Gavin (Beyond the Valley of the Dolls), Lee Meredith (The Producers) and Kathleen Beller (The Betsy). AVN Hall of Famer Amber Lynn called AVN to talk about her plans for the show, and it sounds intriguing. She will be be co-hosting the Rock 'n' Roll Room (aka the hotel's Morris Room) with musician Gary DeCarlo (known for the still-popular hit "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye"). Lynn says she can't reveal the special guests who will be there with her and DeCarlo, but she can promise that the room will indeed be rockin'. Other porn stars will also be at the event, including Katie Morgan, Gianna Michaels, Sophie Dee, Vicky Vette and Sunny Lane, and almost porn stars/playmates like Tara Reid, Karen McDougal and Valerie Wyndham. The full list of guests can be found here. Also on the bill: a trade show, a model contest, and classic rock bands playing through the evening. Pre-show discounted tickets are available here.
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Yesterday I did the deed. Or more accurately, I paid Chicago Title a queen's ransom to do the deed. For them to guarantee that there were no liens against my property I paid more than $1,500. I also paid the realtors (mine and the buyers') a commission of $21,000 and (state and local excise) taxes of $7,500.
In other words, it is very expensive to sell a house. Nobody mentions this when you're in the lustful phase of buying a house. When you sell all those fees you avoided up front as a buyer come back to bite you. Too late you realize they should be figured into any profitability equation.
The pain in my purse would have been less if home prices hadn't plummeted in the past couple of years. To console me, my realtor brought a bag of handmade chocolate-coated toffee to the signing.
Ah well, what's done is done. I loved the house, I loved transforming it into a thing of beauty and functionality, I loved living there. The money I lost is just the money I lost.
Right now the house is empty but for the stuff I plan to carry in the car during a two-month stint of staying at other people's house. So today is about packing the last remnants and final cleaning.
Here the kitchen looks as pristine as the day I finished the remodel.


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If you've been following along on instagram, you know that I've been in Greece since last weekend. I'm happy to report it is going so well, and I can't wait to share the recap with you all when I get back.
I started The Little Things series because I thought it'd be a nice way to encourage myself to find the good and cultivate a continual, quiet sense of gratitude. With expansive views of the Aegean Sea, the most delicious, fresh food, and fantastic company of the wonderful people at our yoga retreat, it's been, without a doubt, super easy to find the good this week.
I keep trying to close my eyes and burn the images into my mind so I won't forget how beautiful the scenery is, and what an inspirational vibe we've got flowing through the yoga room. I'm feeling particularly grateful this week, and am hoping you're ending this week on a high note as well.
Wearing: nail polish with matte topcoat.


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Today, the Komets signed defenseman Brandon Lubin, 26, who had played 37 games this season with Evansville of the Single-A Southern Professional Hockey League, totaling four goals, 10 points and 45 penalty minutes.
He's got one game of ECHL experience with Utah.
The Komets, who are now one point back of Toledo for the Central Division lead, play 8 p.m. Tuesday in Wichita, Kansas.


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Mother of pearl! 'Oyster' shines!
By BTL Staff|2018-01-16T15:35:12-05:00June 30th, 2011|Entertainment|
By John Quinn
The world premiere of "Consider the Oyster" continues at The Purple Rose Theatre through Sept. 3. Photo: Danna Segrest
"Consider the Oyster," a thoughtful comedy by Detroit-born playwright David MacGregor, is receiving a robust world premiere at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea. We frequently run across "I did not know that" moments in theater, but who knew a mollusk was good for anything but a slimy slide down your gullet or furnishing the perfect accessories to a little black dress?
It seems the nacre, or "mother of pearl" for you W. C. Fields fans, is powered and used in bone reconstructive surgery. Or, as one research paper puts it, "The experiments show that nacre, a type of natural nano-bioceramic material, when used as bone implant for reconstruction of bone defects, is not only biocompatible and biodegradable, but also osteoconductive and osteoinductive." Indeed.
While the science is real, "Consider the Oyster" is fantasy. Michiganders will realize that immediately, because, as the play opens, the Detroit Lions are playing in the Super Bowl. Two die-hard fans, Gene (Michal Brian Ogden) and Eliot (Matthew David), are watching the final seconds of the game when, caught up in the exuberance, Gene impulsively proposes to his girl, Marisa (Stacie Hadgikosti). He then proceeds to break a leg. A few titanium pins, a little powdered nacre, eight weeks healing and Gene should be good to go. Ah, but there are unintended consequences. Oysters are all born male and become female as they mature. A blending of DNA produces a metamorphosis in Gene less gruesome than Kafka, but no less disturbing.
MacGregor's script is a fine-crafted piece of comedy. It's funny, sometimes outrageous, yet the humor is never forced and flows naturally from the plot. "Consider the Oyster" is a fresh, unique rendition of an ageless theme: love's triumph over adversity. Yet there are deep philosophical undertones here. "You go through life thinking you know who you are," says Gene. Who are we, down in our core? Can a man ever understand a woman if he's never walked a mile in her Manolo Blahniks? Can anybody walk a mile in Manolo Blahniks?
At the helm of "Consider the Oyster" is Artistic Director Guy Sanville, who presents us with the quality work we've come to associate with The Purple Rose company over the last two decades. The tempo is just right to highlight MacGregor's witty lines. Michael Brian Ogden, Matthew David and Stacie Hadgikosti hit all the right notes and work as a tight ensemble in their scenes. Ogden is particularly adept at some very physical comedy. Toss into the mix the incomparable Sarab Kamoo, who brings bark as well as bite to her portrayal of Marisa's mother Kay, an ambulance-chasing, pit bull of an injury attorney.
Dennis G. Crawley gives us a remarkable set – Gene and Eliot's gritty loading dock/loft/living space. The attention to detail is outstanding. Glass block, ceramic-faced cinder block and dirty glass windows achieve a realism that anchors an otherwise surrealistic play.
Forgive me if I give too much away – I hate spoilers. But Rhiannon Ragland needs recognition for her fine-tuned performance. Not only is the role intensely physical, she also plays a wealth of conflicting emotions with grace and ease. MacGregor has given her some of the best lines in the script, including a touching second act monologue that kept the audience hanging on every word. Ragland nailed it.
Am I being a little too coy? Well, if you're looking for pearls of wisdom, you'll have to open your own oysters.
'Consider the Oyster'
The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Wednesday-Sunday through Sept. 3. $25-$40. 734-433-7673. http://www.purplerosetheatre.org


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Q: Can you copy colored text from C# Console? I made a little program that makes your input text colorful. A different color of the rainbow for each char.
here is the code:
            foreach (char letter in char_array)
            {
                switch (random_int)
                {
                    case 1:
                        Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.Red;
                        break;
                    case 2:
                        Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.DarkYellow;
                        break;
                    case 3:
                        Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.Green;
                        break;
                    case 4:
                        Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.Blue;
                        break;
                    case 5:
                        Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.DarkBlue;
                        break;
                    case 6:
                        Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.Magenta;
                        break;
                }
                Console.Write(letter);
                Thread.Sleep(20);
                random_int = random.Next(1,7);
            }

and it works fairly well. I was just wondering if I can copy the colorful text and paste it as is, with the colors.

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I have a 2 1/2 year old gsp. This is her second hunting season. Hunting wild pheasant that run downwind she slows way down and trys to relocate the bird but she tends to bump the bird. I know it is hard on her having to trail a bird running down wind and no body scent. Is this something she will learn to deal with over time or is there a method I can use to train her to circle the bird.
A young dog with the proper field training will learn to handle birds that run, but you will have to do a little bit of work. The way I get dogs to learn to handle these type of birds is by first getting them steady to wing and shot, steady to wild flush and consistent stopping on WHOA! command. Then, when I take them in the field for a hunt, if I think they are making game, I try to make a judgment as to what direction the birds are running and hurry up and make a wide circle to try to pin the running birds between me and the dog. A smart dog that had the proper time invested in his/her training will pick up on this technique and by the second or third hunting season he will be doing this on his on.
So to answer in a nutshell, if you have a smart dog with lots of natural ability, he will in time learn this trick and you and your dog will make a great hunting team.


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That Time Russia Tried To Get Its Hands on an F-14 Tomcat
Ethen Kim Lieser
A U.S. Navy Grumman F-14B Tomcat of fighter squadron VF-143 Pukin' Dogs and the squadron's new aircraft, a Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet, fly in formation near Naval Air Station Key West (Florida, USA), during routine training. VF-143 transitioned from the F-14B Tomcat to the F/A-18E Super Hornet in Spring 2005, redesignating the squadron as strike fighter squadron VFA-143. The squadron was assigned to Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7).
Russia wanted the plane Tom Cruise used in Top Gun: Considered to be one of the most beloved American jet fighters of all time, the F-14 Tomcat was a supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, twin-tail, variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft that was armed with a General Electric Vulcan M61A-1 20mm gun with nearly seven hundred rounds of ammunition and featured eight hardpoints for carrying ordnance.
The feared fighter also possessed the capability of carrying short, medium, and long-range air-to-air missiles AIM-9, AIM-7 and AIM-54, and air-to-ground ordnance that included deadly CBU cluster bombs.
"Overall, the F-14 was without equal among today's Free World fighters. Six long-range AIM-54A Phoenix missiles could be guided against six separate threat aircraft at long range by the F-14's AWG-9 weapons control system," the Aviation Geek Club wrote.
"For medium-range combat, Sparrow missiles were carried; Sidewinders and a 20mm were available for dogfighting. In the latter role, the Tomcat's variable-sweep wings gave the F-14 a combat maneuvering capability that could not have been achieved with a 'standard' fixed planform wing. The Tomcat's outstanding fighter capabilities posed a serious threat not only to Soviet fighters but also to Russian strategic bombers and cruise missiles that were tasked to attack US Navy's carrier strike groups if the Cold War went hot," it continued.
Growing Threat
Just how severe was this threat? It was "so serious a threat, that the Soviets tried to go fishing for a VF-32 F-14 that fell off the USS John F. Kennedy on Sep. 14, 1976—after the plane's control systems went haywire and the pilot/RIO had to eject," aviation expert Aaron Outram wrote on Quora. "See, at the time, the John F. Kennedy was off Scapa Flow (in Scotland's northern islands) … which wasn't too far from the Soviet backyard, and this gave them plausible cover to attempt a recovery of the aircraft by posing as a fishing fleet conducting normal fishing operations."
The expert tried to examine why the Soviets would put in such time and effort to get their hands on the fighter. "In 1976, the F-14 was still a brand-new plane—complete with its AIM-54 Phoenix missiles designed to kill Russian-made aircraft … and the AIM-54 alone was worth whatever effort it took to illicitly acquire," he claimed.
"However, by the end of their operations in the area, the Soviet interlopers were unsuccessful—and they went back to Russian waters empty-handed. Once all the Ruskie hubbub calmed down, the U.S. Navy sent in their ace-in-the-hole: Admiral Rickover's science toy, the NR-1… which was a nuclear research submarine suited to these kinds of mission. Being nuclear powered, the NR-1 … allowed the crew ample time to zero in on the F-14 and inspect what, if anything, the Soviets had accomplished," he continued.
Reaching the Wreckage
Eventually, the "Tomcat wreckage was located … and the NR-1 crew observed that it had indeed been thoroughly harassed by Soviet efforts—with the fuselage roughed up quite a bit and entangled in fishing nets that had no business being there."
The U.S. Navy also launched an operation to "lift the plane from its watery grave so that the Soviets wouldn't be tempted to have another go at it."
Ethen Kim Lieser is a Washington state-based Science and Tech Editor who has held posts at Google, The Korea Herald, Lincoln Journal Star, AsianWeek, and Arirang TV. Follow or contact him on LinkedIn.
In this article:Aviation History, F-14, F-14 Tomcat, NotHome, Russia, Russian Military, US Navy
Written By Ethen Kim Lieser
Ethen Kim Lieser is a Washington state-based Science and Tech Editor who has held posts at Google, The Korea Herald, Lincoln Journal Star, AsianWeek, and Arirang TV.
Michael Maston
Big mistake to discontinue the F-14 Tomcat. The jets in use now can't hold a candle to it.
F14 best jet ever built.
The F14 would not be able to find an F35, let alone engage it.
That depends on whether the F-14 had IRST (Infrared Search and Track). The F-35 would probably still be at a significant advantage, but the F-14D could still detect it.
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The Ph.D. program prepares students for research careers in either academia or industry. The program generally can be completed in five years or less of graduate study. By the time they finish the coursework required to satisfy candidacy requirements (in four semesters or less), students are expected to have identified a principal research advisor to direct their dissertation. Graduation requires the successful defense of a dissertation based on original research that contributes to the body of knowledge in the student's chosen area of research.
Students may earn a Ph.D. with a specialization in Computational Science.
Though there is no "official" Ph.D. Degree in Computational Operations Research, both the Applied Science and Computer Science Ph.D. degrees can be tailored to concentrate in COR. Students admitted to the Master's program for COR must reapply to the Computer Science Ph.D program. Contact [[rrkinc, Professor Rex Kincaid]] for details.


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Netflix VPN Ban to Block Access to Geo-Restricted Content
by Abigail | Published: 5 September 2021 | Modified: 16 December 2021
The Netflix VPN ban is making its return, and this time Netflix is implementing a double-base strategy to catch rogue users. Netflix has announced its plans to resume blocking users who access geo-restricted Netflix content via VPNs and proxies. This is the next phase of their long-term effort to implement the terms of licensing deals with creators and networks. It has led to some backlash from the Netflix community, with some users questioning the potential impact of the strategy. Let's take a look at the current state of the unblocking wars and its potential impact on Netflix users worldwide.
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Netflix to Crack Down on VPNs and Proxy Servers
Earlier this month, Netflix announced that it has recently expanded its services to countries like India, South Korea, Turkey, and Poland. By now, Netflix should have been able to achieve its goal of global access, except that it's not able to reach China.
But this isn't the most surprising portion of the announcement. In fact, the real shocker was the announcement that they are starting over with the Netflix VPN ban. That is, Netflix is resuming its efforts to block off all IP addresses that use virtual private networks (VPNs) and proxy servers to access geo-restricted content.
Netflix users rely on these channels to access content from other countries or regions inaccessible to them. Based on the timeline that Netflix provided, the crackdown is already well underway.
Banning Residential Addresses
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Previous Netflix VPN bans saw Netflix searching out and blocking commercial IP addresses linked to VPN services. But with this latest VPN ban, they have also started blocking residential IP addresses. Unlike commercial IP addresses, residential IP addresses are associated with internet providers.
Blocking residential IP addresses is no simple matter, and it always runs the risk of getting innocent IP owners in the crossfire. As it turns out, that is exactly what happened, and hundreds and thousands of neutral IP addresses have been blocked in the process. Netflix has somehow mistaken these regular internet users as rogue users, and they now serve as collateral damage.
Public Response
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The announcement of another crackdown did not go down well with both VPN providers and Netflix providers. Many users feel that they are being cheated out of their subscription. Many people have expressed their frustration on social media, with some accusing Netflix of caring more about the money than its users. Meanwhile, a handful of users outright unsubscribed from the service.
There are also questions about how effective this strategy really is. All evidence points to the fact that a VPN ban is not a foolproof solution. Netflix has imposed several bans before. Sure enough, they brought down entire VPN providers by blocking all of their IP addresses, but even then, some providers have managed their way around it.
There's also the question of how this strategy will impact the Netflix user base. After all, the Netflix user base is the bread and butter of Netflix. If they want to keep their subscribers long-term, they have to be careful with how they handle issues such as this. They have to be as cordial and generous as possible, as this is what users expect. But as far as Netflix's reputation is concerned, this latest move is far from cordial and generous.
Content Inequality
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Another unpleasant consequence of this Netflix VPN ban is that it brings up the issue of content inequality. That is, Netflix users have noticed a discrepancy in the volume of content based on the country that they live in. Take, for instance, the discrepancy between the volume of content between the US and Canada. The US has around 7,200 unique titles. Meanwhile, Canada has only 5,730 unique titles. Other countries have even less: Netherlands (3,655), Italy (3,526), UK (3,400), Poland (3,398), to cite a few.
In the face of these differences, you can hardly blame non-US subscribers for wanting to maximize their subscription. It's not even Netflix that is directly to blame since they are only adhering to the demands of their content creators. All the while, Netflix is busy expanding its services to other countries.
But the question remains. When will Netflix make its content uniformly accessible across all countries? If you don't want to stick around for the answer, there are always a handful of affordable and well-stocked entertainment platforms, such as Pluto TV and Apple TV.
How VPNs Bypass the Netflix VPN Ban
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The way that VPNs bypass the server is relatively simple. To start, most VPN providers have data centers in different countries. Each data center is filled with servers that can generate commercial IP addresses. These IP addresses, when used, give off the appearance that the person using them lives in that country or region.
Whenever you request to access Netflix from another country, the system redirects you to the proxy server. There, your IP address will be replaced with an IP address from the proxy service. Then you can head back out to Netflix as usual, except this time you are using a different IP address. If Netflix fails to detect your IP address change, you can go on watching shows from that country.
Most of the time, VPNs will assign you IP addresses that Netflix hasn't yet banned. This means that VPN companies are constantly trying to acquire new IP addresses and networks. For this cause, VPN services have lately resorted to leasing residential IP addresses. The residential IP addresses are assigned through the proxy server, just like commercial IP addresses. They are also eventually replaced as Netflix tracks down their source. It's practically an endless cat-and-mouse chase.
But while the IP masking process may give the user anonymity, it doesn't offer data encryption. In other words, while no one can trace your real IP address, your data will still be transmitted in raw, open format. The fact that your data remains visible over the network can leave it vulnerable to Netflix's algorithms, and at the same time, it puts your privacy at risk.
How Netflix Identifies VPN and Proxies
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Netflix has a handful of neat methods to check whether users are using VPNs to access their service. Here are some of the more interesting and publicly known methods that they use:
IP Address Checks
The most straightforward strategy that Netflix uses is to check whether the IP address that you are using is registered with a VPN. This method operates on the knowledge that most VPN services can only offer a limited number of IP addresses at a time. In other words, the IP address that you receive will likely have a previous user/s. Suppose Netflix sees that you are using an IP address that has been marked under a particular VPN; Netflix will then block that address automatically.
DNS Server Location Mismatch
The second way that Netflix detects VPN use is by checking for mismatches between your IP address and the IP address indicated on your DNS (Domain Name Server) settings. Netflix has the means to override the DNS setup in select devices. The override exposes your real ISP server. If the Netflix system logs a mismatch between these two data points, it will automatically block your connection. The devices most vulnerable to DNS exposures are Android and IOS devices.
Netflix can also rely on the location of your IP address or your GPS. Every time you log into the internet, your device registers a location, which we know to be your IP address. Netflix has its own algorithms that can detect sudden changes to IP addresses. Let's say your IP address moved from London to New York within a few minutes, for example. If the system detects this change, it will automatically block your IP address.
Why Netflix Wants a VPN Ban
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Netflix produces original content, but it also gets content from third-party providers. Most of the content they get from other sources is subject to licensing and copyright agreements. These agreements set limits for when and where content can become accessible. They also bar Netflix from making the content accessible in other locations or countries not part of the deal.
There are claims that geo-restricted access leads to revenue losses. But as far as we can see, the potential loss in profit may be more on the part of content creators than Netflix. As far as we're concerned, Netflix seems to be doing exceptionally well despite the issue of people bypassing their geofences. In fact, they've managed to grow their revenues by approximately 20 percent per year since 2010.
These facts highlight the notion that VPN access doesn't impact Netflix revenues, yet they want to stop it. In addition, most people who access geo-restricted content via VPNs have Netflix subscriptions to begin with. Most VPNs will not even allow users to access their geofencing bypass without an existing Netflix account.
On the other hand, the rampant access to geo-restricted content may affect content creators and networks. People who live in areas that are not licensed to access content will gain access. In turn, they will not be inclined to purchase that same content from other sources, thus decreasing revenues for the content creators. The real threat is for the content creators and not Netflix.
Is It Illegal to Access Geo-Restricted Content?
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In legal terms, it is not. Many people mistake geo-restricted access for piracy, but the two are different. As a matter of fact, most people who access geo-restricted content have a subscription to Netflix. It's just that they are unable to access the full catalog and have found a workaround to gaining access via VPN. In other words, they are still legitimate customers of the service. It's unlike torrenting copyrighted material, which you absolutely did not pay for. The other thing that's not illegal is downloading content from Netflix.
On the other hand, you are still technically in violation of Netflix's internal policy; its terms of service, to be more specific. The terms of service stipulate that you agree to access only the available content within your country or region. Not many people actually read the terms of service before signing it, but it's really the most important part.
In fact, Netflix can cancel your subscription if it proves that you are using a VPN to access geo-restricted content. However, we haven't heard of any case where Netflix actually canceled a subscription because of VPN use. Canceling a subscription is also as far as Netflix can go. It cannot hold individual subscribers criminally or civilly liable for violating the terms of service. Because, again, the violation is only against Netflix policies and not the law.
VPNs Taking the Backseat
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In the past, when Netflix implemented a similar VPN ban, VPN companies would fight back. They would constantly look out for and purchase new IP addresses and networks, which they would share with users. While some VPN companies fell during the process, most were able to keep up. But now, it seems that ordinary tactics such as these will not be enough.
The fact that Netflix has begun to block residential IP addresses poses a large threat to VPNs. This is an unexpected move and one that has thrown VPNs completely off-guard. While there are not many VPNs that offer residential IP addresses in the first place, the few that do are already bracing for impact. Netflix representatives have themselves admitted that it's easier to track smaller VPN services since they only have about ten to twenty active verses. On the other hand, well-connected and large-scale VPNs are harder to track since they have many servers spread across various locations around the globe. In other words, Netflix users actually have a better chance at staying undetected with larger-scale VPNs like NordVPN and Express VPN.
Despite the collective efforts of VPNs to evade detection, it really looks like Netflix is going to win this time. Not only do they have a lot of resources to track VPN-provided IP addresses, but they also have the support of their content creators, governments, and fellow entertainment services. On top of that, they have an even greater incentive to protect their services now since they are piling up on original, self-produced TV shows and movies. At this point in the game, it's clear which side has the upper hand.
Final Thoughts on the Netflix VPN Ban to Block Access to Geo-Restricted Content
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The Netflix VPN ban turns out to be an even bigger deal than we had anticipated. It's bound to affect hundreds of thousands of users, especially those whom Netflix has considered as "rogue users." There will be a handful of people affected as collateral damage, and it will be a hard fight overall for both Netflix and the VPNs.
But the single hope that many users have for this unblocking war is for Netflix to finally address content inequality. It's really less about people violating rules and bypassing geofences and more about people demanding equal access to the same volume and quality of content.
As it turns out, the real conflict is not between Netflix and VPNs but between Netflix and its users from around the globe. But for now, the unblocking wars must rage on.
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How to Successfully Use First-of-Its-Kind State and Local Cybersecurity Grants
Establishing a planning committee is a key first step to putting this federal funding to work.
Sophie Brown
Sophie Brown is director of business development for state, local and education markets at BeyondTrust.
In September, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, announced a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity grant program for state, local and territorial (SLT) governments across the country.
In the wake of the widespread transition to hybrid and remote work and school environments, network perimeters have expanded and consequently exposed substantial vulnerabilities. Local governments, schools, hospitals and other organizations are particularly vulnerable because they often lack the workforce resources to sufficiently defend themselves. Given the increasing frequency of ransomware and social engineering attacks, the grant funding is critically important, and SLT governments must capitalize on it as effectively as possible.
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program will provide $1 billion in funding over four years to support SLT efforts to address cyber risk. To apply for the SLCGP funding, governments must establish a cybersecurity planning committee and create a cybersecurity plan. While many state and local organizations are eager to satisfy the prerequisites to obtain these much-needed resources, doing so is no small task.
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Considerations for Impaneling a Statewide Planning Committee
The initial priority for all entities seeking funding is to prepare a representative and competent cybersecurity planning committee. Understandably, half of the members must be IT or cybersecurity professionals. But while technical acumen is important, a statewide committee will require input from professionals in many fields. Public health representatives and public education representatives must also sit on the committee, which is useful, considering hospitals and schools are often the targets of cyberattacks.
Committees should also include local leaders from as many jurisdictions within the state as possible. Notably, a quarter of the funding any state receives through the SLCGP must be allocated to rural communities. As such, it stands to reason that those communities should have a proportional voice on the committee. Additionally, since money is the primary target of many cyberattacks, financial experts and stakeholders in vulnerable institutions should also be included.
Committee members will have a tremendous responsibility and should be selected intentionally and carefully. Ideally, each committee will be an accurate representation of its state population. Once the committee is finalized, the next major hurdle before a state can apply for funding is the cybersecurity plan.
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A Cybersecurity Plan Must Address 16 Specific Elements
It is far easier to get a major initiative such as a statewide cybersecurity plan correct from the outset than to go back and rework a subpar plan. So, it's critical that the planning and discovery phase be extensive and data-driven. There are 16 required elements for each state's cybersecurity plan, representing a broad range of cybersecurity capabilities and best practices. When implemented over time, each element will substantially reduce an organization's cybersecurity risk.
While states must address all 16 elements in the plan, not all elements must align with immediate activities or projects. Such determinations should be addressed in accordance with capability gaps and vulnerabilities identified through an objective assessment process. However, elements that pertain to password and identity management are highly likely to apply to all organizations that pursue this grant opportunity.
For instance, the first plan element is to "manage, monitor, and track information systems, applications, and user accounts owned or operated by, or on behalf of, the state or local governments within the state, and the information technology deployed on those information systems." Privileged access management and credential management tools will be integral to achieving this element, as they enable organizations to gain operational control over application permissions, user account permissions and associated credentials. Additionally, as required by the SLCGP grant, auditing is a major benefit of implementing such solutions as improvements, and their impact can be generated and reported.
The amount of funding the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program will provide over four years to support state, local and territorial governments to help address cyber risk.
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Part of the fifth element of the plan must prohibit the "use of known, fixed, default passwords and credentials." To achieve this goal without negatively affecting productivity and delaying the delivery of critical government services, organizations will need an industry-leading solution. A tool that replaces static credentials with dynamic, vaulted credentials that rotate upon use and that people never need to know will improve the workflow for users and dramatically shrink the attack surface.
Plan elements seven and nine speak to the importance of continuity of operations and communication, which are necessary components of a cybersecurity plan both during normal operations and in times of crisis. Organizations should seek out partners that can remotely manage sessions for internal IT teams, developers, contractors and vendors. Such tools can connect to any device, anywhere, without a VPN, while also gaining an unimpeachable audit trail. This audit trail is beneficial for compliance purposes and meets the reporting requirements of the cybersecurity grant.
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The Potential to Bolster State and Local Resilience for Years
While it is a significant investment, this funding isn't enough to completely mitigate cybersecurity challenges for state and local government organizations across the country. Therefore, it must be used strategically, and one of the best ways to ensure success is to collaborate with industry leaders while establishing the cybersecurity planning committee and cybersecurity plan. Industry leaders help devise robust cybersecurity plans for this grant program and serve as valuable partners to bolster the resilience of SLT public sector entities for years to come.
Furthermore, while every organization undoubtedly has unique needs, there are certain solutions all SLT organizations should consider. Because cyberattacks that abuse identities and privileges are so prolific, organizations should prioritize solutions for privileged access management and identity and access management. Additionally, given the modern remote workforce, secure remote access solutions will be incredibly useful for organizations seeking to defend their perimeterless networks.
Fortunately, this grant program is designed intelligently and with each organization's unique needs in mind. Thanks to the roll-up at the state level, the participation and input of local representatives, and over 80 percent of the funding mandated to address challenges at the local level, this program is primed for success. It truly is a first-of-its-kind opportunity, so states shouldn't hesitate to create their committees and plans for the available funding. Hopefully, similar grant programs will follow and build on the results of this program.
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Start with a minimal install of Ubuntu 16.04 "Xenial Xerus" and roll a Morebuntu customized with the i3 tiling window manager plus a collection of desktop applications.
I use Ubuntu's minimal install image to create a console-only base configuration.
Start here: A visual walk-through of a sample Ubuntu setup that makes use of an entire storage device divided into 3 partitions: an unencrypted root partition, and encrypted swap + home.
Lots of choices! I like the lightweight and delightful i3 window manager, with the latest packages provided by the i3 project's Ubuntu repository.
Styling: I use Ambiance Colors + Vibrancy Color Icon themes. Download the deb packages and install with sudo dpkg -i *.deb.
Theming for QT5 apps can be configured using the qt5ct utility. Download the package available on the WebUpd8 PPA and install.
My morebuntu shell script that covers most of steps 1-4.