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15 ofertas de doctorado en política científica y conservación de la biodiversidad
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15 PhD positions at the Science-Policy interface of international biodiversity conservation in Europe
Inspire4Nature (www.inspire4nature.eu ) is a
PhD training network at the interface between the science and the policy of
international biodiversity conservation, funded by the EU Horizon2020 Marie
Skłodowska-Curie Actions. We are now recruiting 15 PhD positions – each one
of them in collaboration with one (or more) leading international
conservation organisations! Deadline: 16 April for all projects but 1, 2, 4,
13, deadline 23 April
* Project 1 – Advancing quantitative analyses for IUCN Red List
assessments of species' risk of extinction: Based at Sapienza University
(Rome, Italy), in collaboration with BirdLife International.
Project 1: Advancing quantitative analyses for IUCN Red List assessments of species' risk of extinction
* Project 2 – How will halting biodiversity loss affect the
achievement of other Sustainable Development Goals? Based at Sapienza
University (Rome, Italy), in collaboration with UNEP-WCMC and University
College London. http://www.inspire4nature.eu/phdpositions/project2/
* Project 3 – Global scenarios of terrestrial vertebrate diversity.
Based at University College London (London, UK), in collaboration with the
Zoological Society of London.
Project 3: Global scenarios of terrestrial vertebrate diversity
* Project 4 – Projected effect of global change on species' change in
extinction risk. Based at Sapienza University (Rome, Italy), in
collaboration with BirdLife International.
Project 4: Projected effect of global change on species' change in extinction risk
* Project 5 – Measuring the impact conservation makes on trends in
species' populations. Based at University College London (London, UK), in
collaboration with the Zoological Society of London.
Project 5: Measuring the impact conservation makes on trends in species' populations
* Project 6 – The effectiveness of protected areas at avoiding species
extinctions. Based at the CEFE-CNRS (Montpellier, France), in collaboration
with BirdLife International and UNEP-WCMC.
Project 6: The effectiveness of protected areas at avoiding species extinctions
* Project 7 – Permeability of European Protected Areas in the face of
Invasive Alien Species. Based at the CEFE-CNRS (Montpellier, France), in
collaboration with IUCN and UNEP-WCMC.
Project 7: Permeability of European Protected Areas in the face of Invasive Alien Species
* Project 8 – Understanding impacts of scale on the Red List Index: a
case study on European vertebrates. Based at the Leibniz-Institut für
Gewässerökologie und Binnenfischerei (Berlin, Germany) in collaboration with
IUCN. http://www.inspire4nature.eu/phdpositions/project8/
* Project 9 – Advancing sampled approaches to established metrics for
assessing trends in biodiversity. Based at University College London
(London, UK), in collaboration with the Zoological Society of London.
Project 9: Advancing sampled approaches to established metrics for assessing trends in biodiversity
* Project 10 – Tracking changes in protection of Greek Key
Biodiversity Areas. Based at the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research
(Anavyssos, Greece), in collaboration with the IUCN and the National and
Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Project 10: Tracking changes in protection of Greek Key Biodiversity Areas
* Project 11 – Understanding the implications of temporal dynamics of
Protected Area boundaries and designations for Protected Area-based
biodiversity indicators. Based at the University of Copenhagen (Copenhagen,
Denmark), in collaboration with UNEP-WCMC.
Project 11: Understanding the implications of temporal dynamics of Protected Area boundaries and designations for Protected Area-based biodiversity indicators
* Project 12 – Contribution of conservation areas outside formal
protected areas to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
Based at the University of Copenhagen (Copenhagen, Denmark), in
collaboration with UNEP-WCMC and BirdLife International.
Project 12: Contribution of conservation areas outside formal protected areas to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development
* Project 13 – Where will further Key Biodiversity Areas be
identified? A modelling approach to focus efforts. Based at Sapienza
University (Rome, Italy), in collaboration with BirdLife International.
Project 13: Where will further Key Biodiversity Areas be identified? A modelling approach to focus efforts
* Project 14 – Understanding declines of Afro-Palearctic migratory
birds. Based at the CEFE-CNRS (Montpellier, France), in collaboration with
BirdLife International, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, RSPB and BTO.
Project 14: Understanding declines of Afro-Palearctic migratory birds
* Project 15 – Identifying Marine Key Biodiversity Areas using
tracking data. Based at ISPA-Instituto Universitário (Lisbon, Portugal), in
collaboration with BirdLife International and RSPB.
Project 15: Identifying Marine Key Biodiversity Areas using tracking data


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Adrian Buga, né le  à Vânju Mare, est critique d'art et historien d'art, conseiller de l'ancien roi Michel  de Roumanie. Expert agréé par le ministère de la Culture dans les domaines de la peinture roumaine du  avec une spécialisation pour la collection royale d'art et les objets religieux juifs. En 2008, Adrian Buga crée la société Argo Art Consulting et en 2014, la maison d'édition Argo Art Publishing.

Biographie
Jusqu'à l'âge de sept ans, Adrian Buga grandit chez ses grands-parents à , dans un village situé entre les villes de Turnu Severin et de Craiova. Libre, très curieux et plein d'énergie, il se promène partout où il peut voir ou trouver quelque chose de beau. Collectant des éclats de couleur et des timbres, le plaisir est né de collectionner. À l'âge de , il est recruté pour faire des recherches archéologiques dans le nord de la Moldavie par l'équipe du chercheur israélien, Noam Zvi. Il fait une découverte d'objets en lien avec la Torah tels que des pots, des plaques, des monnaies et quelques objets en argent qui seront déposés à l'United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) à New York.

À partir de 1999, à Tel Aviv-Jaffa (Israël), il prépare une expertise, sous l'égide de Noam Zvi, pour un examen des œuvres d'art signées par Marcel Janco et Max Hermann Maxy. À partir de 2003, il suit une formation à Amsterdam (Pays-Bas), pour acquérir des compétences de restauration des œuvres d'art et des objets religieux juifs. À partir de 2007 et durant cinq années, il intègre la section d'histoire de l'art et de la théorie à l'université nationale d'art de Bucarest où il obtient une licence, un master, puis un master II.

En 2007, Raoul Egon Lebel est le premier peintre oublié qu'Adrian Buga a découvert. Artiste célèbre d'une riche famille en son temps, il a subi la répression du régime d'Ion Antonescu pour ses origines juives où il s'est expatrié en France puis à l'île de la Réunion. Une exposition est organisée par Adrian Buga au  avec la participation de Sa Majesté la Reine Ana, son Altesse le Prince Radu de Hohenzollern et Monique Portier Lebel, épouse du peintre. Lors d'une interview auprès d'un journal financier, il déclare : .

Le , il se marie avec Andreea et donne naissance à deux enfants : Sophia et Henry. Leur union se renforce en constituant la société Argo, . L'entreprise originale est de traiter des expositions d'art, de la découverte et du soutien aux artistes. Avec sa femme, Andreea, designer de formation, le concept évolue vers une ligne de couture de mode sur soie aux couleurs des artistes. La société devient une structure de conseil en art, permettant de promouvoir et faire émerger des artistes peu connus ou ayant été oublié dans l'histoire.

Cette même année, terminant la collecte d'œuvres de peintres présents sur le front soviétique de l'Est pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, il étudie auprès des archives  héroïques d'avant-scènes représentés par : Alexandru Ciucurencu, Dumitru Ghiață, Ion Musceleanu, , Gheorghe Vânătoru, Traian Sfintescu, Valentin Hoeflich, Leonid Bulencea, entre autres. La récompense du prix George Oprescu de la Fondation Culturelle  lui est attribué pour l'édition de l'ouvrage résultant de ce travail.

Étant consultant de la Chancellerie de l'Ordre et de la Décoration, en 2011, la famille royale de Roumanie, lui confie la mission de la réalisation d'une étude complète de l'histoire des décorations roumaines dont il rédige la préface de l'ouvrage « Cavaleri de ieri şi de astăzi – Ordine ale României » (trad : Chevaliers d'hier et d'aujourd'hui - Ordre de Roumanie) de Antti Ruokonen et l'édition d'un catalogue détaillé avec  signées par 75 peintres roumains. Andreea et Adrian Buga vont réaliser plusieurs modèles de médailles pour la famille royale.

En 2013, le travail réalisé conjointement avec la sculptrice et l'artiste de vitraux Jana Gertler a permis l'exposition des œuvres au  pour lequel de nombreux artistes et hommes d'affaires ont assisté au discours d'introduction prononcé par l'actrice Maia Morgenstern. La presse nationale rapporte cet évènement comme significatif concernant les compétences de synthèse d'Adrian Buga.

En 2015, il intègre dans la même université des études doctorantes sous la direction du professeur Ruxandra Demetrescu.

Durant l'année 2016, il s'investit sur la coproduction d'un documentaire avec le réalisateur Franz Galo pour mettre en lumière les œuvres du couple d'artiste .

Au début de 2017, il réalise une conférence sur « la Roumanie à l'exposition universelle de New York 1939-1940 », à l'Institut culturel roumain de New York. Il expertise les œuvres signées des noms des plus importants artistes de l'art roumain de la fin du  et du début du  et entre les deux guerres.

Œuvre

Ouvrages

Préfacier

Articles
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  en tant que consultant de la chancellerie des décorations royales et de la maison de Sa Majesté le roi Michel  de Roumanie ;
 . Auteur des  bandes dessinées et animations roumaines.

Film
 2015 : « Arta chirurgului » (trad : Chirurgien d'art), scénario et textes, réalisé par Argo Art et Digital Cube à Bucarest ;
 2016 : « Marian and Victoria Zidaru - Artists in Light », documentaire coproduit par Franz Galo et Argo Art.

Expositions
 2007 : Raoul Lebel « Un Secol de Culoare » (trad : un siècle de couleur), au Palatul Șuțu,  ;
 2008 : « Culorile războiului » (trad : Couleurs de la guerre), au palais du Cercle militaire national. Représentation de  et dessins sur le front de l'Est de la seconde guerre mondiale ;
 2009 :  « În căutarea Omului » (trad : À la recherche de l'homme), au Palatul Șuțu, musée municipal d'histoire de Bucarest ;
 2011 : Alma Redlinger « Voința de artă » (trad : La volonté de l'art), Musée national d'art contemporain de Roumanie (MNAC), Salle Dalles ;
 2012 :  « Stejar pentru Rege – Flori pentru Regină » (trad : Un chêne pour le roi - Des fleurs pour la reine), Galerie AnnArt ;
 2012 - 2013 : Marcel Janco « The Contemporary - Illustrations for Books and Magazine, Romania 1912-1947 », au  à Ein Hod (Israël). Publications issues de la collection d'Adrian Buga ;
 2013 : Jana Gertler « Imagini din spatele frunții » (trad : Images derrière le front), au théâtre d'État juif ;
 2014 : Alma Redlinger « 90 de ani de viață, 70 de ani de pictură » (trad :  de vie,  de peinture), à la galerie Căminul Artei ;
 2015 : Comori de artă din colecția Ion Chiricuță (trad : Trésors d'art de la collection de peintures), au musée des collections d'art de Bucarest.

Prix et récompenses
 2008 : Prix George Oprescu de la Fondation culturelle  ;
 2009 : Médaille de la Fidèlité du Roi Michel .

Références

Liens externes

   Interview : Adrian Buga, un Indiana Jones de București, publié le  par George Buhnici, sur le site cavaleria.ro    (consulté le )
  Despre români neaoși și decorațiuni regale la Ora Regelui (trad : À propos des Roumains étrangers et des décorations royales à l'heure du roi), publié le  sur le site de TVR1 (consulté le )
  Principele Radu al României (trad : Prince Radu de Roumanie), Agenda (consulté le )

Naissance en mai 1978
Naissance dans le județ de Mehedinți
Critique d'art roumain
Historien de l'art roumain

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The monthly first Sunday tournament at Fountain Square Brewery. We'll play a group knockout, four strikes tournament. Groups of four players will play one game each round with the bottom two taking a strike. Keep playing until you have four strikes. Last man standing wins!


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Ricardo launches e-axle transmission
By Sam Petters on	 19th September 2018 Electric Powertrain Technologies, Engine Components
Ricardo has developed a new e-axle transmission for electric vehicle application. Drawing upon research and technology that the company has developed from involvement in both Formula E and Supercars, the transmission is designed to offer a balance of efficiency and performance, together with low total cost of ownership.
Prompted by the rising demand for BEVs, Ricardo has developed the single-speed transmission as the first in a planned range of such products, using knowledge and experience developed both on and off the track.
Capable of accommodating both high torque and high input speeds, this advanced modular transmission can be used in a range of installed orientations, and is equipped with high strength, lightweight aluminum casings that are ideal for direct integration into space-constrained environments.
"It's imperative that to support the driveline requirements of tomorrow's electric vehicles, we utilize our experience gained across a number of demanding projects and sectors to develop a product that can be manufactured in niche volume and short lead times," said Mark Barge, managing director of Ricardo Performance Products.
"With our new E-Axle EV transmission, we are offering a highly adaptable solution that will provide an extremely cost-effective means of delivering high quality electric traction to the road. We look forward to supporting customers – from the established automotive industry to EV startups – with this flexible transmission product."
The new single speed transmission will produce a maximum input torque of 500Nm and an input speed of 12,000rpm. At 34kg the system is light.
Ricardo has designed the unit to offer ratio availability of 10.1:1, 9.1:1 and 7.2:1. System lubrication can either be forced or splash.
Sam Petters
Sam joined the UKi Media & Events automotive team in 2017, having recently graduated from the University of Brighton with a degree in journalism. For the newest addition to the editorial team, stepping into the assistant editor position signalled the start of a career in the subject he studied. Now deputy editor for Professional MotorSport World and Engine + Powertrain Technology International, Sam writes content for both of the magazines and websites.
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Situated to the east of Blandford Forum, Dorset, set on the top of a hill with expansive views across Blandford Camp and Badbury Rings (Iron Age hill fort).
Blandford Army Camp had two US general hospitals to cater for casualties in France and also was a staging post for US troops going to France.
Badbury Rings held the main beacon that the Americans used on D-day to navigate their Dakotas towards France.
RAF Tarrant Rushton was the airfield that the gliders flew from for the attack on Pegasus Bridge.
196Sqdn Stirling III/IV,arrived 7 January 1944 and left on the 14 March 1944.
Then 298 Sq,Halifax V/III/A.VII,formed here 4 November 1943 and left 5 July 1945.
Airborne Forces of 38 Wing used Hamilcar,Hadrian and Horsa Gliders here to operations in Normandy, Holland and Germany.
The RAF's Airborne Forces Tactical Development Unit was formed at Tarrant Rushton in 1943. It was responsible for investigating the tactical air problems in airborne warfare, and provided with a provisional staff establishment of 10 officers, 94 other ranks, four WAAF.
On a very sunny day.
RAF Tarrant Rushton construction started in September 1942 by George Wimpy to an 'A' class bomber airfield. Designed for five T2 hangars, only four were built and two remain. With 48 looped (spectacle) and two frying pan dispersals. 1024 men and 135 WAAF's were the complement but I am sure this number fluctuated.
61 - Aircraft Shed T2 #2 3653-65/42.
The uprights are double iron angles bolted together doubling their strength.
US engineers assembling the doors at an airfield in the east of England.
overed in sheets of corrugated iron.
Plan of the Airfield site.
All the usual RAF buildings with operations block, picket post, crew briefing room, speech broadcast, parachute store, MT, main store & workshops, A.M.L teacher, Link trainer and by the control tower the fire tender house, floodlight trailer shed, pyro stores, compass platform, etc.
56 - Floodlight trailer shed(TB).
53 - Night flying equipment store (TB).
7 - Picket Post(TB) 12404/41.
Called track because they started out as cinder tracks but by 1942 they had to be 50ft wide to take heavy bombers.
Just giving an idea of a Lancaster with a wingspan of about 93ft and the perimeter track of 50ft.
Roadway to where the control tower once stood.
Just a sort of oily stain on the corn is left, this is where the road led out to the control tower and its ancillary buildings.
Plan of the Control Tower area with R to L.
53 - Night Flying Store(n) 12411/41..
54 - Watch Office (T.B.) 12779/41.
55 - Fire Tender Shed(T.B.) 12410/41.
56 - Floodlight & Trailer Shed(N) 12411/41.
59 - Sleeve Streamer Mast.
54 - Watch Office (T.B.) 12779/41, 343/43.
It has one oddity that the left lower window is a large one?
One of two that were here. B-3 Standard Class 'A' 150ft dia. "Pan" design.
A large parking area with at least four tie downs to hold the aircraft in a wind.
A post war photo of the airfield.
The two frying pan dispersals show up well and the many dispersed Nissen huts littering the woods and fields.
We are still on the perimeter track where it meets the main runway.
This is where it turns to meet the main runway. The concrete here is of a later date and part of the cold war history of TR. I will write about this in a separate page.
The main runway leaving to the left and contact lighting for the V bombers to follow.
Perimeter track lighting showing what they should look like. AIX.
Elkington Gatic man hole cover for landing lights.
The main N/S runway 150ft wide, 6,000 ft long looking south.
Armstrong Whitworth Albermarle a very under used aircraft as it did not come up to standard because of a bad design so they were sidelined as a glider tug.
Stirling's were used here to supplying weapons to resistance groups, glider tugs and also on many bombing runs to especially V weapons in Noball Targets. (Noball was the code word for V weapon sites).
A Hamilcar tacking off on Runway 19.
Note the yellow circle, it is a defence site with what looks like a Bofors gun and the red circle the tented area of the gunners camp.
Hamilcar could carry a seven ton Light Tank Tetrarch.
There were four Loop aircraft dispersals by the trees and only two remain..
Halifax and a Horsa glider about to rotate off the end of the runway.
There were 48 on the airfield and these are the only two left. Called Loop or B-5 Standard Class 'A' "Loop" design.
Perimeter track joining runway 13.
This area is where Hangar T2 '#1'.
All that is left are the marks in the ploughed soil.
120 - Machine Gun & Cannon Range(TB) 147/41.
121 - Maintenance & Battery Charging(N) 829/43.
122 - Tech. Latrine(TB) 9026/41.
123 - Mnts. Unit Staff Block(N).
124 - Mnts. Unit & Oil Bowser(N) 12772/42.
127 - Aircraft Shed T2 3653 65/42.
128 - Acrft. Arm. Eqmt. Store(N).
129 - General Purpose Hut(N).
130 - Flame Float Store(N) [Type D] 12725/41.
TB = Temporary brick or half brick.
Flight Sim design of the area with grateful thanks to'Terry Wallis flight sim.' for the picture.
This gives a good idea of how it may have looked.
At the bend in the distance is the threshold of runway 08.Runway.
08 4,200ft long x 150ft wide.
Coming around to the threshold runway 01.
Runways were numbered by the RAF as 1,2 & 3 etc., when the Americans came into the war they used the compass layout and 01 degrees and 19 the same runway but the either end.
This is the area where gliders and tugs were assembled in four rows ready for takeofs for all their attacks on the continent.
Sterlings lined up prior to D-day.
The Sterlings left for RAF Keevil to take up there jobs for D-day and Halifax's arrived and were then used here for D-day.
The line up from above.
Gliders parked behind the runway.
The Sterling squadron 196 left in March to their D-day base of RAF Keevil, Wiltshire.
One of the D-day lifts.
Three Albemarle's with Horsa gliders took off for the Merville battery.
Six Halifax's with Horsa gliders then took off for the bridges over the River Orne.
30 Halifax's with Horsa & Hamilcar gliders.
Pegasus bridge with the three Horse's top left side.
In the early hours of the 6th June three of the Horsa gliders landed at bridges over the Orne Canal.
Troops arriving from the beach.
Gliders all landed close to the bridge.
The first house to be liberated in France.
The first house to be liberated in France inside.
V bomber track to their QRA (Quick Reaction Alert).
Four Valiant bombers on several occasions came down here and the crews were located on the A354 above Coombe Bissett. This was a wartime US hospital (now a corn store and play area). Most or all has now been removed.
In the event of a nuclear war in the early 60's these aircraft would have flown to bomb Russia whilst we sat as children with our heads under our school desks.
Four Valiant line up at a QRA.
Marston Shed for servicing equipment for the QRA.
The Marston Shed was a wartime corrugated iron shed that could be assembled, easily dissembled and transported.
Marston Shed for servicing equipment of the QRA.
Still a good sturdy building.
One of the best T2 hangars to photograph as it sits out on its own although today there are piles of wood around it as its a wood processing plant.
The right hand 24ft Nissen hut.
A very early digital photo from 1999, my goodness thats old.
This end of the hangar was used by Flight Refuelling to paint Sea Vixens as targets. That is why there are vents on the roof.
Mike Lees photo of a Sea Vixen.
Sir Alan Cobham the founder of FR and Cobham PLC.
The run in to the hangar.
Loop dispersals and the site of T2 #3 now removed and the site of a hangar that was not built.
T2 not built yellow. .
Perimeter track marking still showing up directing planes into the hangar.
T2 #3 now removed (Mike Lees).
View across to the Sick Quarters site a small gaggle of 24ft & 16ft Nissen huts arranged to hold sick from the nearly three thousand men & women stationed here and war casualties from returning bombers or training accidents.
A plan of dispersed accommodation WAAF sites 3 &4.


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By Lynn Woolley January 9, 2021 65 No comment
ISSUE #1: Storming the Capitol.
I haven't heard anyone say that a mob breaking into the U.S. Capitol was a good idea. At this writing, five people are dead including an unarmed female who was one of the protesters and a capitol policeman. This is what happens when mobs get caught up in the frenzy of some cause.
This is from the network that told you the BLM/Antifa protests were "mostly peaceful."
CNN and the other anti-Trump media have gone into hysterics about it, and have twisted themselves into pretzels in the process. CNN and the Associated Press both told us that the Black Lives Matter-Antifa protests were "mostly peaceful." This was B.S. of the highest order, but if that's where you get your news, that's what you likely believe.
The bottom line to the Mainstream Media: what's a few lives and police cars and store windows if the protesters are on the correct side of the political aisle. The Capitol mob was disgusting. The Media was too.
Lynn Woolley at the National Capitol 6/21/20 (Photo by Julie Sullivan for WBDaily)
ISSUE #2: Yes, Virginia, the election was stolen – in Pennsylvania.
Mobs often get out of hand and forget their so-called cause. They just want to destroy things.
On the Left, they say the cause is Social Justice. The DC mob was allegedly there to protest a stolen election. Who's right? The fact that blacks and other minorities have it better right here and right now than ever before doesn't stop the left-wing mob. The right-wing mob may fade and it may not.
The cause here is a state like Pennsylvania where the state's high court changed election rules using the pandemic as an excuse. Only the legislature has that power. Vote watchers in other states were prevented from checking the counters – again with the pandemic as the excuse. Millions of unrequested mail-in ballots were sent out and ballot harvesting ensued. Yet the courts refused to even hear the evidence.
ISSUE #3: What group recorded the first Number One surfing record?
If you said the Beach Boys, think again. Well, give yourself some credit because there was a Beach Boys connection.
Brian Wilson had been working on a song he called "Goody Connie Won't You Come Back Home." Catchy title, right? Wilson had played "Surfin' USA" for Jan Berry and Dean Torrence at a party, and Berry wanted to record it. But the Beach Boys were scheduled to record the song, so Wilson gave them other one – the one with the catchy title. Wilson had lost interest in the song and so Berry finished it with some help from Torrence.
Under the name "Surf City," it became the first Number One surfing hit, making everybody involved happy. Well, almost everybody. Brian's dad, Murray Wilson, who was managing the Beach Boys at the time was furious that Brian gave the song to Jan & Dean.
Lynn Woolley is a Texas-based author, broadcaster, and songwriter. Follow his podcast at https://www.PlanetLogic.us. Check out his author's page at https://www.Amazon.com/author/lynnwoolley. Order books direct from Lynn at https://PlanetLogicPress.Square.Site. Email Lynn at lwoolley9189@gmail.com.


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Madeline Peet. This portrait was taken in accordance with public health recommendations, taking all necessary steps to protect participants from COVID-19. (Photograph by Meghan Tansey Whitton)
Madeleine Peet did not set out to become a COVID tester. She's neither a doctor nor a nurse, or even studying for a career in health care. Before she began working at COVID-19 testing sites, she toiled part-time at a restaurant in Halifax while on a break from studying sociology at Ryerson University in Toronto. Now she travels around Nova Scotia, administering tests at pop-up sites. She wields nasopharyngeal swabs, and speaks confidently about epithelial cells. It's a big shift for someone who was initially squeamish about the process. "I wanted nothing to do with it," she recalls. "It freaked me out a little bit."
Peet started small as a volunteer at testing sites in November, helping to register patients before she warmed to the idea of administering tests herself. After a few weeks as a volunteer, she was tapped to become a trainer and now coaches other civilians through the testing process, which she says only takes about 45 minutes to learn. It involves a long swab, which travels up the nostril (Peet lets the patient choose which side) until it connects with the throat. "You can always feel when you meet that resistance. I leave it there for about five to 10 seconds, and I twist it before I pull it out."
Peet estimates she performs about 50 swabs a day, but she's careful to remember that many who come to see her are as apprehensive as she once was. She tries to help them relax, and finds many can laugh once they get over their initial jitters. "It's nice to chat with people who haven't had a lot of human interaction in quite a bit. While you're giving them that swab, it feels good to check in on people." Occasionally, a patient who is extra nervous will need time to calm down before they fully consent to the test. Months ago, Peet found herself dealing with people who questioned the accuracy and validity of the tests, but those concerns have faded as testing has become more commonplace. "It's a completely voluntary process," she says, "so usually it's not a major issue."
Overall, Peet says the atmosphere at testing sites has been personable and even fun, with testers and patients alike happy to do their part. "You get to talk to a lot of different characters," says Peet, who has criss-crossed the province in her role. At one site in central Nova Scotia, she says, the waiting room took on the feel of a dinner party, with people chatting and laughing as they waited on six-foot markers. "Everyone there was so community-minded, and so excited to be there. They kept telling me, 'My neighbour told me to come.' Then the next patient I would end up meeting would be that person's neighbour."
What began as a way for Peet to pass the time during the crisis has proven an opportunity to get out in the community and help Nova Scotians get through this together. "Years down the line," she says, "if someone asks, 'What were you doing in the pandemic?' I can say, 'I was helping. I was doing something good with my time.' "
This profile appeared in the April 2021 issue of Maclean's, where we gave our magazine over to a 22,000-word special report, "Year One: The untold story of the pandemic in Canada." Sign up to read that whole story, and learn why we did it.
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John Wishart ou encore Wischeard, Ouschart, Oulchart était un noble écossais, baron de Pittarow, compagnon d'armes de Jeanne d'Arc il combattit avec les Français lors de la guerre de Cent Ans.

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Il était surement le fils du cinquième baron de Pitarrow John Wishart de Pittarow ( ou Daberby Wishart of Pittarow ) ; il arriva en France et combattit avec Jeanne d'Arc lors du siège d'Orléans, étant venu d'Écosse avec 48 hommes d'armes et 105 archers. Il participa aux combats dès .

Il fit partie de la suite de Marguerite d'Écosse (1424-1445), fille aînée de Jacques Ier d'Écosse qui ayant épousé le dauphin à cinq ans faisait son premier voyage pour rencontrer le dauphin Louis.

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Date de naissance non renseignée (XVe siècle)
Date de décès non renseignée (XVe siècle)
Personnalité militaire de la guerre de Cent Ans
Compagnon d'armes de Jeanne d'Arc


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Independence Day in Belize is also a Celebration of True Multiculturalism!
Belize Celebrates it's 31st Birthday and Celebrates it's Multiculturalism
Belize's 31st birthday is not only a celebration of this tiny Caribbean nation's independence, but a festival of multiculturalism and living proof that racial, religious and cultural harmony does work, the owners of the Lodge at Chaa Creek said today.
In the run up to the nationwide celebrations about to take place in Belize under the theme of "Many faces, many dreams, but one goal; celebrating Belize", Mick and Lucy Fleming said they wished to highlight one of Belize's most fundamental but sometimes overlooked qualities.
"When people think of Belize, it's usually the pristine rainforests, Maya temples, sparkling Caribbean islands and the Belize Great Barrier Reef that come to mind, but one of the country's most magnificent attributes and proudest accomplishments is the racial and cultural harmony we see every day throughout Belize," Ms Fleming said.
Ms Fleming said that as Chaa Creek was also celebrating its 31st birthday as Belize's first rainforest eco resort, she and her husband wanted to congratulate their very multicultural staff of 135 people.
"I think we all take it for granted just how large and varied the Chaa Creek family has become over the last three decades, and in this way we truly represent Belize as a whole.
"My husband Mick is English, I was born in the US, our son and daughter are both Belizean born, as are our adopted children, and the roster of our 135 member staff reads like a veritable united nations, with people of Creole, Mestizo, Maya, Garifuna, Lebanese, East and West Indian, Asian, European and other cultures represented. Just walking through our beautiful gardens and grounds you're likely to hear English, Spanish and Garifuna spoken along with the ever present lilt of Creole.
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Daniel Zuckerman/Columbia-Greene Media Attendees at the Fight the Fences rally in Germantown wave at a passing Amtrak train.
Daniel Zuckerman/Columbia-Greene Media Liz Bathrick, of Germantown, holds up her sign opposing Amtrak's proposed fencing project by the Hudson River at the Ernest R. Lasher Memorial Park.
Daniel Zuckerman/Columbia-Greene Media Riverkeeper Education and Outreach Coordinator Jennifer J. Benson speaking at the Ernest R. Lasher Memorial Park in Germantown.
Daniel Zuckerman/Columbia-Greene Media A railroad crossing with a sign of oppostion to Amtrak's proposed fencing project along the Hudson River.
Daniel Zuckerman/Columbia-Greene Media Assemblywoman Didi Barrett, D-106, speaks at the Fight the Fences rally.
Daniel Zuckerman/Columbia-Greene Media State Sen. Kathy Marchione, R-43, addresses the crowd during the rally in Germantown.
GERMANTOWN — Politicians, concerned citizens, and members of environmental groups came together at the Ernest R. Lasher Memorial Park in Germantown on Sunday for the Fight the Fences rally.
The rally, held on Earth Day, was in opposition to Amtrak's proposed project to build 8,600 feet of fencing in Columbia and Dutchess counties that would prevent access to the Hudson River for residents and first responders.
Germantown, Stockport and Stuyvesant in Columbia County, and Rhinebeck and Tivoli in Dutchess County, would be impacted. Lasher Park is used for first responder watercraft in river-rescue operations for Germantown and Livingston. A fence and proposed gate at the south end of the park may make it harder for fire crews to turn around in the limited parking area.
Germantown Waterfront Advisory Committee Chairwoman Jennifer Crawford encouraged the crowd to yell "train" when an Amtrak train passed by the park.
"Let's all echo it so that everybody knows the train is coming," she said.
Crawford supports train travel as she believes it is energy efficient and wants to see the country's rail service expand and Amtrak succeed, she said. The committee believes Amtrak's proposal is not consistent with the state's Coastal Management Plan and the gates are unnecessary.
The river is the heart and spirit of the Hudson Valley and many people across the state go down to it for solace and inspiration, Riverkeeper Education and Outreach Coordinator Jennifer J. Benson said. She urged the audience to write a comment, but also what the Hudson River means to them.
State Sen. Kathy Marchione, R-43, is opposed to the fencing as she believes it's a misguided and ill-conceived proposal, she said during the rally. The project will impede first responders from doing their jobs in a timely manner, she added.
Marchione plans to inform Gov. Andrew Cuomo about the opposition to the project, she said.
Residents' voices deserve to be heard on the matter and a public meeting with locals and Amtrak representatives should be held, Assemblywoman Didi Barrett, D-106, said during the rally.
Centuries of access to the Hudson River are part of the reason why so many people choose to live in Columbia County, Barrett said.
After the Waterfront Advisory Committee heard about the proposal a month ago, its members brainstormed ways to oppose the project and hosting a rally was chosen, member Kaare Christian said.
Committee members have sent Amtrak and the state Department of State letters regarding the fencing but have not heard back, Christian said.
"We may learn a little bit more after the comment period closes," Christian said.
A 2 1/2 mile stretch of shoreline which connects to parks exists in Germantown, Christian said. The committee has looked at ways of connecting it to the town center and increasing access to it.
Rae Bernamoff, of Germantown, lives close to the proposed fencing. She often walks on the Hudson River banks for relaxation and inspiration, she said.
"I support the beauty, the power and the historical nature of the river on a daily basis," Bernamoff said.
Bernamoff said she appreciates the opposition to the fencing is a bipartisan issue.
"I think it's incredibly motivating to see so many people across the political spectrum coming together for a cause we can all agree on," she said.
Good Fight Herb Co. owner Lauren Giambrone has placed cards for customers at her Warren Street business to send in their concerns before the public comment period ends May 1, she said. Giambrone will pay for the postage required to send out the cards.
Liz Bathrick, of Germantown, came to the rally with a sign which read "I should not have to buy a train ticket to see this view," with pictures of a sunset on the river. Bathrick, a kindergarten teacher at the Germantown Elementary School, finds her students remember part of a motto "Cherished friends are made near Hudson's shores," she said.
All people, regardless of ability, should have easy access to the river, Bathrick said. Her late father loved coming to the park.


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Megachile lorentzi is een vliesvleugelig insect uit de familie Megachilidae. De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1911 door Friese.

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U-187 je bila nemška vojaška podmornica Kriegsmarine, ki je bila dejavna med drugo svetovno vojno.

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U-187 je bila potopljena v spopadu z britanskima rušilcema HMS Vimy (D33) in HMS Beverley (H64). Umrlo je 9 članov posadke, medtem ko se jih je 45 rešilo.

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Low-level laser light is compressed light of a wavelength from the cold, red part of the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation. It is different from natural light in that it is one precise color; it is coherent (it travels in a straight line), monochromatic (a single wavelength) and polarized (it concentrates its beam in a defined location or spot). These properties allow laser light to penetrate the surface of the skin with no heating effect, no damage to the skin and no known side effects. Rather, laser light directs bio-stimulative light energy to the body's cells which the cells then convert into chemical energy to promote natural healing and pain relief.
Low-level lasers supply energy to the body in the form of non-thermal photons of light. Light is transmitted through the skin's layers (the dermis, epidermis and the subcutaneous tissue or tissue fat under the skin) at all wavelengths in the visible range. Light waves in the near infrared ranges, however, penetrate the deepest of all light waves in the visible spectrum.
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EU spokeswoman: Brexit deal won't be renegotiated
Joi, 3 Ianuarie 2019 19:39 2019-01-03 19:39:23 PUBLIKA.MD Comments
A deal reached between the British government and the European Union on its withdrawal from the bloc will not be renegotiated, the European Commission's spokesperson said on Thursday.
Speaking at a weekly news briefing, deputy chief spokespersion Mina Andreeva said the deal agreed was "the best and only deal possible," adding no further meetings between the EU and Britain are planned and it is now up to the British people and Parliament to make decisions.
Andreeva said the EU had started the ratification process and would be ready to start the preparations for negotiations on a future partnership "immediately after the signature of the withdrawal agreement."
She added that whilst President Jean-Claude Juncker had not been speaking to British Prime Minister Theresa May he was "always willing to listen Mrs May's views on the (Irish) backstop" although the EU's position on the backstop was not up for renegotiation.
Andreeva also commented on the impasse in the disembarkation of 49 stranded migrants rescued in the Mediterranean Sea in recent days.
One German-based rescue group, Sea-Eye, said Monday that "any delay poses a risk" to the 14 men, one woman and two children rescued from an unseaworthy boat off Libya's coast Saturday.
Another 32 people were picked up by the vessel Sea-Watch 3 on 22 December 2018.
Andreeva said Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos had been reaching out directly to member states to provide their support and contribute to a joint effort to disembark those on board safely and as soon as possible.
"More solidarity of all member states is needed and the situation shows once again as we have been saying many times that predictable and sustainable solutions for disembarkation and allocation are urgently needed in the Mediterranean," Andreeva said.
UNHCR said more than 2,240 people have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean in 2018.
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Torta tal Marmurat… Chocolate and Almond Tart !
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Experience St. Maarten's newest attraction, the Soualiga Sky Explorer chairlifts, enjoy some of St Maarten's picture highlight stops and end your day at Philipsburg Beach.
Board an air-conditioned vehicle at the dock and get ready for an exciting sightseeing & beach tour. The stop at the Rockland Estate begins in the restored plantation house originally built in the 1700's. The Museum tells a powerful story of Trace Wilson and her direct descendant Emilio Wilson. For approximately 25 minutes, enjoy a ride to the top of Sentry Hill on the Soualiga Sky Explorer. Sentry Hill is one of St. Maarten's highest elevations at 1,125 feet. The experience encompasses two chairlifts as well as a series of platforms encircling the mountain top showcasing 360-degree views of the island. When you are ready to descend, simply board the Soualiga Sky Explorer for the scenic trip down the mountain. After your fun-filled adventure, souvenirs and attraction photos are available for purchase in the gift shop. You'll board the air-conditioned bus to experience some of St Maarten's best photo spots. First you'll head to the French side of the Island and enjoy the sights of Marigot. Next you will go to a plane spotting area on Maho Beach. On your way back to Philipsburg you'll stop off at the Harold Jack look out point for the amazing views. Your final stop will be in Philipsburg to enjoy the rest of your day at the Beach. Whenever you are ready take a leisurely walk down the boardwalk towards the Port to board your Ship.


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April 26, 2012 The Perkins Journal
Thursday, April 26, 2012 Destinations &Travel 401 S. Main St. � Stillwater 405-372-1647 � l lq )0-6i Fax 405.372.7752 By Suzette Barta times, after alight African tor to the Kibale Forest In the early part of the Twentieth Century, when Uganda was still a Brit- ish protectorate, Winston Churchill journeyed to the country and was known to have traveled the Nile Corridor and to have visited the beauti- ful Murchison Falls. Churchill later wrote, "For magnificence, for variety of form and color, for profusion of brilliant life -- bird, insect, rep- tile, beast -- for vast scale -- Uganda is truly "the Pearl of Africa" (My African Journey, 1908). More than a century later, Uganda might best be described as a diamond in the rough. While Churchill's trav- els (and later those of Theodore Roosevelt and Ernest Hemingway) took him to northern Uganda, southwestern Uganda also fulfills Churchill's claims about this country. The Rwenzori Mountain range serves as a backdrop for stunning African sun- sets. Safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park reveal wildlife varying from brilliantly-plumed birds to cautious mother elephants, protecting their calves. Wild and culti- vated flora abounds in the colors of the rainbow, from reds and oranges to : blues and violets. Some- rain, the rainbow itself is revealed over the tops of the abundantly growing acacia trees. It's the lucky photographer who is able to capture such grandeur. Fort Portal is the outdoorsman's para- dise. With the Rwenzori Mountains still visible to the west and the Kibale National Forest to the east, there is plenty of terrain for hiking, swim- ming, and viewing. The slightly cooler temperate climate, due to higher elevations, adds to the appeal of this area. Among the communi- ties of southern Uganda, it is Fort Portal which is perhaps the most accom- modating to the tourist market. Tour guides may be arranged to lead excur- sions to Mahoma Falls, a small, but lovely waterfall on the Mahoma River. Perhaps the visitor will have lunch at the lovely Ndali Lodge or climb to the "Top of the World" for a photo opportunity with the most amazing scenery as a backdrop. And don't forget the primates. Kibale National "Forest is one of the best destinations in Africa for Chimpanzee tracking. Most of the structured Gorilla Tracking or Chimp Tracking safari tours will take the visi- The equator cuts across Uganda. near Fort Portal and will probably spend at least one night in a hotel in Fort Portal. The scenery and wild- life are certainly gems in Uganda's crown, and the people only add to the sparkle. The people of Uganda are gently reserved and often speak with a soft voice. Their English is perfect, yet thick with their native accent, perhaps influ- enced by the commonly- spoken Swahili language. While a smile may not be their immediate reac- tion to your greeting, if you can coax one out of them, it is worth the wait. A Ugandan's smile lights up their face, and brings a sparkle to their eyes. And when they say those words of greeting, "You are Welcome," you know that you have made a friend and that you are, indeed, welcome in their country. Despite the captivat- ing qualities of both the people and the landscape, Uganda remains an underdeveloped country, and travel to Uganda is not for the casual tour- ist. The hot, still air in the airport at Entebbe immediately reminds the visitor that luxuries, such as air conditioning, will not always be available. Other amenities tourists might find themselves without include hot water, fresh drinking water, commodes, and reliable transportation. Most places in Entebbe/ Kampala are not air con- ditioned. Some of the nicest hotels, including the Lake Victoria Serena Resort, are exceptions. These hotels cater to Western travelers and wealthy Africans, so they tend to make sure that hot showers, air-condition- ing, cold bottled water, and even wi-fi are avail- able. Even here though, power outages are a daily occurrence. The luxury in such hotels is somewhat tem- pered by the knowledge that armed guards are stationed right outside the veranda and that all vehicles are searched for bombs before they are allowed to enter the hotel gates. And right outside those gates.., the most unimaginable poverty. Along the road to the resort hotel, tiny shacks are set up to sell fruits and vegetables to local villag- ers. Beef portions hang over the open counter of one such shack. Barely- clad children sit in the dirt in front of these shanty structures. Some have made toys for themselves out of sticks, tires, paper bags, or whatever. Men cart all manner of items, from forage to lumber to charcoal to bananas, on their bicycles on this dirt road. Women are working.., always work- ing. Scrubbing laundry, bathing babies, hoeing potatoes planted next to their home--often with another baby strapped to their back. Oklahoma is full of trea- Saturday outing, but hardly sure. With the reputatio n a place to take visitors. of flat, dust bowl prairies Returning from California and tornado after tornado, a self-proclaimed museum outsiders miss the wonders buff, I still cringed at the , .� P ..... By LeeAnn Barton that are nestled in this 46 m state. Diverse ecosystems, Native American culture and pioneer landmarks abound, but less than an hour's drive away is a wonderful and diverse attraction The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. I like many of you remem- ber the arching frame of the Cowboy Hall of Fame that sat atop the hill as one exited 1-35 to 1-240. I even have vague memories of taking a field trip to the museum in the late 1960's. Most of my memories are of wall upon wall of stuffed animals that seemed dusty to me with intermingled showcases of spurs, branding irons and the like. It was fine for a memories of hundreds of pairs of glass eyes peer- ing from the walls of the Cowboy Hall of Fame and though it was obvious driving past the museum had undergone major renovations I still waited six years before taking a day to take it all in. Thanks to the vision of uncounted western and cowboy enthu- siasts, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum is a force to be reckoned with...an attrac- tion that would make any Oklahoman proud. Now home to not only pio- neer and frontier memora- bilia to interest school chil- dren, the museum, (NCWH for short), is a place full of art, art and more art. With National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum changing exhibits featur- ing specific artists' work and western enthusiasts' collections every season brings something new to view and experience at NCWH. Sculptures and paintings with details that leave one in awe are to be appreci- ated at every turn. Works in mediums of silver, clay, bronze, oil and leather leave those that enjoy the creativity and gifting of others fully blessed. Appreciating the blend of Native, western, mili- tary and frontier cultures emphasizes the diversity that is Oklahoma. Movie buffs find fulfillment in a room full of posters, "history and artifacts of their favorite films and actors from the early days of "moving pictures" to modem full length features. Actors' and their families have contributed movie memorabilia and learning of actors born and raised in Oklahoma brought a sense of pride and respect. The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum is complemented with an extensive gift shop. Worthy of a stop for those who like to shop art, this gift shop is not full of trinket type souvenirs. The variety of merchandise is surpassed only by its quality. An on-site restaurant, Persimmon Hill, rounds out the day. Offering more than burgers and fries the cuisine is fresh and unique--even offering an upcoming Mother's Day brunch! Receptions, seminars, special events at times require reservations; plan in advance by checking the website www.national cowboymuseum.org. The site also keeps one abreast on changing exhibits and upcoming sales. No longer will I hesitate to suggest The National Cowboy and Western Heri- tage Museum when guests visit from other states. In fact, a quiet afternoon of drinking in the details of the varied art is agreat way to end a harried week, guests or no guests. Suzette at Mahoma Falls, a small, but lovely waterfal ! on the Mahoma River. Photos provided I '+ I .... *. ,.., . ,,+ (" . , , . : . c..++ : : ,::I + + ............................ , ........... ,.: ,: -, : , ,.. , , : . ........................ : ................... 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Boys will be filling large containers to gather the family's drinking water for the day. Women and girls will be seen wash- very often, will have a bicycle. A Ugandan can haul an unbeliev- able load on his bicycle. Hundreds of pounds of green bananas make their way from farm to market (uphill) on the back of a bicycle each day. This lack of transportation is one factor that cripples ing laundry. Men gather "the agriculture industry to wash yesterday's red dust from their vans, motorcycles, and bicy- cles- particularly those who will earn their day's wage by taxiing people around the city. Travel around Uganda is challenging, at best. The streets of overcrowded cities such as Kampala are treacherous for the Western driver. From the observer's point of view, the number one rule of the road seems to be that the larger vehicle always has the right-of-way. It is not uncommon for taxi-vans to clip motorcycles, bicy- cles, and even pedestri- ans. It is also not uncom- mon for the pedestrian to jump up and admit it was their fault for being too close to traffic. Travelers to Uganda should arrange for vehicles and drivers prior to arriving in the country. Travel in the rural areas is not quite so treacher- ous, but it remains a chal- lenge for the villagers, primarily because they do not own motorized forms of transportation. A woman's bare feet may be her sole means of locomotion. Men, in Uganda. And yet, if you have reliable transportation, it's the travels through rural Uganda that will invite you fall in love with it. Hills and valleys covered in banana plan- tations, seas of green tea plants dotted with women harvesting leaves, and the occasional glimpse of a zebra running with cattle in the distance will captivate you. As you pass through the tiniest villages, the voices of the children will linger in your head for days, maybe for years, "How are you? Muzungu, how are you?" As Churchill implied, Uganda is a hidden trea- sure,' rough, but with a sparkle that cannot be denied. If you can brush aside the red dust of crowded roads, the uncertainty of electric- ity, the unavailability of fresh water, and the crippling transportation system what you will find is...paradise The abundant wildlife, the exciting terrain, and the welcoming people are twinkling gems in Afri- ca's Ugandan crown. Uganda: A Diamond in the Rough


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Q: What is the size of standard output buffer size? I am writing lot of data to the stdandard output and I remark that according to the output console the program execution time is variable. The program is slower on NetBeans console than in Windows cmd for example.
So i think writing to stdout fill a buffer and writing become blocking when this buffer is full (the console  output doesn't consume fast enough).
I reproduce this behavior with a Java program.
Here a program that output data .
public class Output {

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        long start = System.currentTimeMillis();

        for (int i = 0; i < 10_000; i++) {
            System.out.println("Awesone Output ");
        }

        System.out.println("Total time : " + (System.currentTimeMillis() - start));
    }

}

And here a program that consume data from the above program
public class StdoutBlocking {

    public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException, InterruptedException {

        ProcessBuilder processBuilder = new ProcessBuilder("java", "stackoverflowDemo.StdoutBlocking.Output");
        processBuilder.directory(new File("C:/Users/me/Documents/NetBeansProjects/tmp/build/classes"));
        Process process = processBuilder.start();

        BufferedReader reader = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(process.getInputStream()));
        String line = null;
        String lastLine = null;

        while ((line = reader.readLine()) != null) {
            Thread.sleep(10);
            lastLine = line;
        }
        System.out.println("done : " + lastLine);

    }
}

I launch the second one that start output and consume its output.
Without sleep the Output program is really quick with it's very slow.
So what is the size of this buffer ??
This is just for my Curiosity i'am not trying to achieve Something particular

A: Default buffer size for System.out and System.err is 8192. You can see it by looking the source code of it's methods like println(String). They use BufferedWriter with default buffer size.

A: Without sleep the program is really quick with it's very slow. this has no relation to buffer size. Your program sleeps at least 10 milliseconds for ach line of output (10000 lines). So with Thread.sleep(10) your program does nothing for at least 100 seconds. That is why it is slow with Thread.sleep().
Regarding performance of System.out.println() check this question: Why is System.out.println so slow?

The underlying OS operation (displaying chars on a console window) is slow because
1.The bytes have to be sent to the console application (should be quite fast)
2.Each char has to be rendered using (usually) a true type font (that's pretty slow, switching off anti aliasing could improve performance, btw)
3.The displayed area may have to be scrolled in order to append a new line to the visible area (best case: bit block transfer operation, worst case: re-rendering of the complete text area)

Also you could find this in Javadoc for Process class

Because some native platforms only provide limited buffer size for standard input and output streams, failure to promptly write the input stream or read the output stream of the subprocess may cause the subprocess to block, and even deadlock.

For UNIX you could check this link: https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/11946/how-big-is-the-pipe-buffer

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Highbrow on a Budget: How to Get Free Entry at Museums, Festivals and More
by Julie Garisto
People attend the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival. Heather Comparetto/The Penny Hoarder
Broke? Lonely? Has a recent life change forced you to downsize?
Do something good for you — and your community by getting involved with the music and the arts scene. It's a great way to enjoy free entertainment and enrichment, as well as an opportunity to hobnob with interesting, successful people.
As an arts and entertainment editor and writer,I've been fortunate to get on the list to see A-list headliners like Bruno Mars and big Broadway touring productions such as Book of Mormon.
At functions, I've met a mind-boggling variety of people behind the scenes who coordinate events, teach, tend bar, usher and provide all manner of assistance. One thing they all say is they love the access they get to events and how well-rounded their lives have become.
Arts nonprofits and entertainment events need patrons and volunteers more than ever. The key is to stay busy and help out as much as you can. Good karma will find you.
Here are some pointers to get you started:
1. Fly Solo
A woman attends the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival. Heather Comparetto/The Penny Hoarder
Attending a play or concert alone saves you money. If you love theater, go at off-peak hours and arrive during box office rush (within an hour before curtain) when some theaters sell tickets as low as 75%off the original price. Patrons who have extra tickets occasionally give single tickets away, too.
Don't be nervous about it. Chances are you won't stand out attending alone.
Rebecca Ratner, a professor at the University of Maryland, studies the benefits of recreating solo. She says that people are just too busy to accommodate others nowadays, and all types of people venture out without companions.
Plus, the more art events you attend alone, the more chances you'll have to meet people and stumble on great opportunities. The best part:you can give something your undivided attention for once. That's priceless.
2. Wing It at an Open Mic
If you're an aspiring writer, poet, comedian or musician, open mics can provide a threshold to a new career or hobby.
Or, if you're just a spectator, they offer an inexpensive, fun variety of talent (usually with a minimum food or beverage purchase). Traditional cabaret-style comedy clubs can be found in most cities, or check local bars and restaurants with a trendy night-time crowd. Open mics are often scheduled on slower, weekday nights.
For even lower-budget options, seek out local recreation centers, arts nonprofits, community theaters, coffeehouses, boba lounges, ethnic pubs and galleries… even some bowling alleys host them! For venues near you visit, openmikes.org.
You might have to endure some bores, but the winners often outweigh the stinkers.
3. Volunteer for a Local Performing Arts Venue or Theater
Courtesy of David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
Volunteering as an usher or in some other capacity at a performing arts complex provides free access to world-class entertainment. It will fill your life with culture and inspiration and put you in touch with a community filled with creative and fun people.
Paul Bilyeu, Senior Director of Communications at the Straz Center of Performing Arts in Tampa, says volunteers at the 4,327-seat facility play an important role in its operation.
"The Straz Center is always looking for volunteers who love the arts and want to be a part of our vibrant culture, and we have a number of different volunteer opportunities in the organization," he said. "Volunteering at The Straz comes with the added bonus of occasional access to free or discounted tickets to select performances."
4. Orchestrate a Comeback
Opera guilds and orchestra companies need help with ushering, publicity, box office and other services, and usually offer free access to dress rehearsals, receptions and swanky affairs. You might even acquire some sophistication in the process.
The Pensacola Opera Guild, for instance, recruits help behind the scenes, in the opera offices, housing artists, volunteering during productions and assisting with the Opera's annual fundraising events. In return, volunteers get to attend five social events each year. The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra offers each volunteer a pair of tickets to the concert of their choice in exchange for their time.
5. Visualize Life from a New Perspective at Free Art Shows and Art Walks
Don't be intimidated by art shows. All types attend them.
Art hops or gallery walks — a series of free gallery opening receptions with extended hours taking place in one geographical area — are often the coolest, most eclectic thing to do for free in town.
Galleries in most cities run the gamut range from decorative paintings and functional pottery to avant-garde mixed media and interactive installations. In some settings you'll feel like a Factory boy or girl, as if Warhol himself is going to make an entrance. In others, you might chat with an old hippie about conspiracy theories and legalizing weed.
During St. Petersburg's Second Saturday Art Walk, you can hit a pottery glass studio, see abstract paintings and pop art and even catch a band or two within a few square blocks of the city's Warehouse Arts District.
Organizers usually post a map or schedule online so you can plan ahead to visit galleries suit your taste. Speaking of taste, free food and wine are often served, too.
6. Drop Yourself Some Knowledge at Free Lectures and Workshops
Museums, galleries and other institutions often host free lectures and seminars on art, history, philosophy and topics as far out as sexual deviance. Sometimes they're tied with an exhibition or event series, and occasionally feature famous people.
Cornell University will be hosting a free Wednesday lecture series this summer. Author Diane Ackerman will discuss: "Everyday Heroism and The Zookeeper's Wife" on July 12, at 7 p.m.
In Kennedy Hall. Lesley University in Boston has already scheduled an impressive slate of politicians, authors and other prominent personalities for the upcoming fall and winter semesters, including former UK Prime Minister David Cameron, reporter Cokie Roberts, travel guru Rick Steves and former U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords.
Check your universities, museums and libraries for schedules. It's a great way to meet people, and it's way cheaper than a Netflix subscription.
7. A Shift or Two of Grunt Work = a Free Day of Festival Fun
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival/Facebook
Ah, that big outdoor indie music festival is so expensive. Visit the event's website and find out if volunteer slots are available as soon as the festival is announced (they fill up fast for high-profile events).
Sometimes volunteering for just two hours at a local music fest can get you free access to a full day's worth of concerts. Usually there are so many volunteers, you won't be stuck for too long on any one chore. Bigger name festivals such as Bonnaroo and SXSW require up to 10 days of shiftwork for access to showcases and parties.
Forecastle Fest in Louisville, Kentucky., July 14-16, has planned a more manageable exchange of hours for free attendance, requiring a minimum of 12 hours spread into two six-hour shifts during the fest dates. The lineup includes LCD Soundsystem, Weezer, Run the Jewels and Spoon.
8. Take it to the Street.
If you like getting in for free to concerts, many promoters will cut you a break if you help spread the word about their shows. Marketing companies, publications and promoters often recruit street teams of volunteers.
Find out who's promoting the bands you like and hit them up on Facebook. If they don't have a street team or procedure in process, ingratiate yourself until they give in.
One Tampa area promoter I know will ask for social networking shares in exchange for free tickets, but these types of oral agreements aren't typically an official practice. They hinge on the popularity of the headliner and demand for tickets. In any case, it's best to reach out early on when publicity is needed the most. Be friendly, reach out via messenger apps and share posts as often as possible. Let them know you're available to drop off fliers, too.
9. Blog About It
First, anyone can start an arts or music blog. Check out WordPress, Blogger and other platforms, which provide easy preformatted templates to start. Bone up on your grammar and punctuation, make it legit, learn about metatags and hyperlinks and you'll see your written and/or photographic coverage pay off in free tickets and other perks.
Make sure you introduce yourself and your publication to venues and local promoters; create business cards to pass out.
Artists, especially the less famous ones, need all the publicity they can get. Venues and promoters will accommodate you happily once your blog is on a roll (sometimes before).
Being exposed to amazing, creative talents of all types is itso own reward, of course. ake sure you establish trust and a solid reputation before expecting free tickets or to be added to any list. Every organization has a process. Watch and learn, become indispensable. People will soon begin to remember your name and want you at their event.
Julie Garisto is a graduate of the University of South Florida and arts contributor to The Tampa Bay Times, Creative Pinellas and Alive Tampa Bay.
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Bradley Lowery
The amazing way Bradley Lowery will always be close to his friends
Bradley's favourite outfits, including his Sunderland AFC shirts, have been turned into keepsakes for those closest to him
Simon Meechan
Brave Bradley Lowery's memory will live on in the memories of the millions his story touched, and through the work his foundation does for sick children.
The inspirational six-year-old from Blackhall Colliery caught the imagination of the British public for the way he battled terminal cancer, before his death in July 2017.
During his life, Bradley was a mascot for his beloved Sunderland AFC, as well as Everton and the England national team. He befriended then Black Cats striker Jermain Defoe, and walked out on the pitch arm-in-arm with his best pal.
And now, Bradley will always be side-by-side with his closest friends, due to an amazing idea.
Bradley Lowery's clothes have been turned into memory bears for those who were close to him (Image: Bradley Lowery Foundation/Facebook)
Thanks to a County Durham soft-toy producer, Bradley's favourite outfits have been made into teddy bears for his closest friends and family.
They include Bradley's football kits, school uniform and superhero outfits.
The Bradley Lowery Foundation posted pics of the bears to their social media pages.
Bradley Lowery (Image: PA)
His mam, Gemma, wrote: "How amazing are these memory bears made out of Brad's clothes for the people closest to him.
"Massive Thank You to Lesley from Cassop Vale Memory Bears for her amazing talent."
The gesture struck a chord with the foundation's followers on Facebook.
"Wow absolutely amazing, brought a tear to my eyes, still so so sad. Bradley was a ray of sunshine," wrote one.
Another comment said: "What a lovely gift to remember Bradley. I'm sure they'll be treasured."
Watch Jermain Defoe accept OBE at Buckingham Palace - and dedicate it to Bradley Lowery
The Bradley Lowery Foundation raises funds for medical treatment and equipment which is not available on the NHS.
It is planning to build a holiday home for ill children and their families in Scarborough . The Lowery family spent precious time together at the Yorkshire seaside resort during Bradley's life.
You can find out more about the charity, here .
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'Game of Thrones' Final Season 8 Schedule: Time, TV Channel, Episodes, & Release Date
By Stephanie Dube Dwilson
Updated Apr 13, 2019 at 11:58pm
HBO Game of Thrones Schedule
The final season of Game of Thrones is almost here. Read on to learn everything you need to know about how to watch the final season, including Episode 1 that premieres on Sunday in the United States and Monday in the UK.
Season 8 Release Date: The first episode of Season 8 will release on Sunday, April 14, 2019. After that, each new episode will air every Sunday night at the same time. Unfortunately, there will only be six episodes. (Note: The release date for the Season 8 premiere in the UK is April 15.)
Season 8 Time: Each episode of Game of Thrones will air at 9 p.m. Eastern/8 p.m. Central. (In the UK, it will air April 15 at 2 a.m. and then later at 9 p.m.) Fans have put together a countdown timer here.
Season 8 Schedule: Episodes will air every Sunday consecutively. This includes Mother's Day on May 12 and Easter on April 21.
Episode 1 will air April 14. Episode 2 will air April 21. Episode 3 will air April 28. Episode 4 will air May 5. Episode 5 will air May 12, and the final episode will air on May 19.
Season 8 Episode Lengths: Unfortunately the first two episodes won't be as long as fans were hoping. Here are the lengths for each episode in the final season.
Episode 1: 54 minutes
Episode 3: 1 hour 22 minutes
Episode 6: 1 hour 20 minutes.
No episode is quite reaching the 90-minute length that we had originally expected, but the last four episodes will get close.
Episode titles haven't been released yet, but we do know that Episode 1 is directed by David Nutter. Episode 2 is directed by David Nutter. Episode 3 is directed by Miguel Sapochnik. Episode 4 is directed by David Nutter. Episode 5 is directed by Miguel Sapochnik. And Episode 6, the finale, is directed by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.
Season 8 Channel: Game of Thrones will air exclusively on HBO and its affiliates. Here is a list of the stations that are airing Game of Thrones around the world, courtesy of Reddit. (More great FAQs about the show are available on Reddit here.)
Arab League OSN, MBC4
Argentina HBO Argentina
Australia Showcase
Austria Sky Atlantic HD, TNT Serie, RTL II
Bangladesh HBO
Belgium 2BE, beTV, Prime, La Deux
Bosnia and Herzegovina HBO
Brazil HBO Brazil
Bulgaria HBO Bulgaria
Canada HBO Canada, Super Écran, Showcase
China CCTV-1 (censored version)
Colombia HBO
Croatia HBO, HRT
Cyprus ANT1 Cyprus
Czech Republic HBO, CT2
Denmark HBO Nordic, C More, TV3
Estonia Fox Life, ETV2
Finland HBO Nordic, C More, Yle TV2
France OCS Choc, Canal+
Germany Sky Atlantic HD, TNT Serie, RTL II
Greece NovaCinema 1, NovaCinemaHD, Skai TV
Hungary HBO
Iceland Stöð 2
India HBO India, Star World, Star World Premier HD
Ireland Sky Atlantic
Israel Yes Oh
Italy Sky Cinema 1, Sky Atlantic, Rai 4
Japan Star Channel
Kosovo Klan Kosova
Latvia Fox Life
Lithuania BTV
Macedonia HBO
Malaysia HBO Asia
Mexico HBO
Moldova HBO
Montenegro HBO
Netherlands Ziggo Movies & Series, RTL 4
New Zealand SoHo, Prime
Norway HBO Nordic, C More, NRK
Pakistan HBO Pakistan
Philippines HBO Philippines
Poland HBO
Portugal Syfy
Romania HBO
Russia Fox Life, Ren-TV
Serbia HBO
Slovakia HBO
Slovenia Kanal A, HBO
South Africa M-Net
South Korea SCREEN
Spain Canal+, Antena 3, laSexta
Sweden HBO Nordic, C More, SVT1
Switzerland TNT Serie, Radio Télévision Suisse
Taiwan HBO
Thailand HBO
Turkey CNBC-e, e2, tvyo
Ukraine TET, 1+1
United Kingdom Sky Atlantic, Sky1
United States HBO
To find out what channel Game of Thrones is on for you in the U.S., click here to go to TV Guide's listings. Then change the "Provider" (right under TV Listings) to your local provider. You'll be able to scroll down to see what channel HBO is on in your region.
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Published Apr 12, 2019 at 4:19pm
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Here are all the details about the schedule for Game of Thrones' final Season 8, including times it is airing, channels around the world, and more.


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#!/bin/bash
set -ex

die_usage() {
    (set +x
        echo "Usage: $0 <output_formats> <path_to_ship.yml> <path_to_extra_files> <path_to_output_folder> ['nopush']"
        echo "       <output_formats> is a comma separated list of output formatS. Only 'cloudinit' and 'preloaded' are supported."
        echo "                Example: 'preloaded,cloudinit'"
        echo "       <path_to_extra_files> The path to a folder that holds files to be copied to the root of the target host."
        echo "                The files are added to the cloud-config file so you may expect consistent results across all"
        echo "                output formats. Specify an empty string if no extra files are needed."
        echo "       'nopush' to skip pushing docker images to the local preload registry. Useful if the images are already"
        echo "                pushed and unchanged since the last build."
        exit 11
    )
}

if [ $# != 5 ] && [ $# != 4 ]; then
    die_usage
else
    # Parse Output Formats
    OF_CLOUDINIT=0
    OF_PRELOADED=0
    for i in $(tr ',' ' ' <<< "$1"); do
        if [ "$i" = cloudinit ]; then
            OF_CLOUDINIT=1
        elif [ "$i" = preloaded ]; then
            OF_PRELOADED=1
        else
            die_usage
        fi
    done
fi

SHIP_YML="$2"
EXTRA_FILES="$3"
OUTPUT="$4"
[[ "$5" = nopush ]] && PUSH=0 || PUSH=1

# Absolute paths are required by docker. (the realpath command is unavailable on OSX)
abspath() {
    (cd "$1" && pwd)
}

THIS_DIR=$(abspath "$(dirname ${BASH_SOURCE[0]})")

# See http://stackoverflow.com/questions/5947742/how-to-change-the-output-color-of-echo-in-linux for color code
GREEN='0;32'
CYAN='0;36'
YELLOW='1;33'
RED='0;31'
cecho() {
    (set +x
        echo -e "\033[$1m$2\033[0m"
    )
}

# Use this global variable to pass data back to main()
GLOBAL_PRELOAD_REPO_URL=
setup_preload_registry() {

    # This function assumes:
    #
    #    - Local insecure registries are allowed (i.e. the "--insecure-registry 127.0.0.0/8" docker daemon
    #      option, which should be the default as of Docker 1.3.2.
    #    - all the container images including the loader are locally available on the `latest` tag.

    local REPO_CONTAINER=$1
    local LOADER_IMAGE=$2
    local PUSH=$3

    # Launch the preload registry. Create the container first if it doesn't exist.
    if [ $(docker ps -a | grep ${REPO_CONTAINER} | wc -l) = 0 ]; then
        docker create -P --name ${REPO_CONTAINER} registry
    fi

    # A potential bug of docker registry https://github.com/docker/docker-registry/issues/892 may cause the container
    # sometimes fail to start. So we keep restarting it until success.
    while true; do
        docker start ${REPO_CONTAINER}
        sleep 3
        local RUNNING=$(docker inspect -f '{{ .State.Running }}' ${REPO_CONTAINER})
        [[ "${RUNNING}" = 'true' ]] && break
        echo "WARNING: ${REPO_CONTAINER} failed to start. Try again."
    done

    # Find the registry's hostname. TODO (WW) use docker-machine for both CI and dev environment
    local REPO_HOST
    if [ "$(grep '^tcp://' <<< "${DOCKER_HOST}")" ]; then
        # Use the hostname specified in DOCKER_HOST environment variable
        REPO_HOST=$(echo "${DOCKER_HOST}" | sed -e 's`^tcp://``' | sed -e 's`:.*$``')
    else
        # Find the first IP address of the local bridge
        local IFACE=$(ip route show 0.0.0.0/0 | awk '{print $5}')
        REPO_HOST=$(ip addr show ${IFACE} | grep '^ *inet ' | head -1 | tr / ' ' | awk '{print $2}')
    fi
    if [ -z "${REPO_HOST}" ]; then
        echo "ERROR: can't identify the registry's IP address" >&2
        exit 22
    fi

    local REPO_PORT=$(docker port ${REPO_CONTAINER} 5000 | sed -e s'/.*://')
    local REPO_URL=${REPO_HOST}:${REPO_PORT}
    echo "The Preload Registry is listening at ${REPO_URL}"

    if [ ${PUSH} = 1 ]; then
        # Push images to the preload registry
        for i in $(docker run --rm ${LOADER_IMAGE} images); do
            (set +x
                echo "============================================================"
                echo " Pushing ${i} to local preload registry..."
                echo "============================================================"
            )
            PRELOAD="127.0.0.1:${REPO_PORT}/${i}"
            docker tag -f "${i}" "$PRELOAD"
            docker push "${PRELOAD}"
            docker rmi "${PRELOAD}"
        done
    fi

    GLOBAL_PRELOAD_REPO_URL=${REPO_URL}
}

teardown_preload_registry() {
    # Keep the container around so we can reuse the image cache in later builds.
    docker stop $1
}

build_cloud_config_and_vdi() {
    local LOADER_IMAGE=$1
    local TAG=$(docker run --rm ${LOADER_IMAGE} tag)

    if [ -z "${TAG}" ]; then
        (set +x; cecho ${RED} "ERROR: couldn't read tag from Loader")
        exit 44
    fi

    # Copy the files to the output folder as the original file may be in a temp folder which can't be
    # reliably bind mounted by docker-machine.
    cp "${SHIP_YML}" "${OUTPUT}/ship.yml"
    local EXTRA_MOUNT="${OUTPUT}/extra"
    mkdir -p "${EXTRA_MOUNT}"
    rm -rf "${EXTRA_MOUNT}/*"
    if [ -n "${EXTRA_FILES}" ]; then
        cp -a "${EXTRA_FILES}"/* "${EXTRA_MOUNT}"
    fi

    # Build the builder (how meta)
    local IMAGE=shipenterprise/vm-builder
    docker build -t ${IMAGE} "${THIS_DIR}/builder"

    # Run the builder. Need privilege to run losetup
    docker run --rm --privileged \
        -v "${OUTPUT}":/output \
        -v "${OUTPUT}/ship.yml":/ship.yml \
        -v "${EXTRA_MOUNT}":/extra \
        ${IMAGE} /run.sh ${OF_PRELOADED} /ship.yml /extra /output ${TAG}
}

resize_vdi() {
    VBoxManage modifyhd "$1" --resize $2
}

is_local_port_open() {
    # See http://bit.ly/1vDblqg
    exec 3<> "/dev/tcp/localhost/$1"
    CODE=$?
    exec 3>&- # close output
    exec 3<&- # close input
    [[ ${CODE} = 0 ]] && echo 1 || echo 0
}

# PREDOCKER: Most of this was adopted from make_ova.sh. Make sure they're still in sync
# when deleting make_ova.sh.
create_vm() {
    local VM=$1
    local CPUS=$2
    local RAM=$3
    local DISK="$4"
    local VM_BASE_DIR="$5"
    local SSH_FORWARD_PORT=$6
    local SSH_FORWARD_RULE=$7

    # Create a NAT adapter with port forwarding so we can ssh into the VM.
    VBoxManage createvm --register --name ${VM} --ostype Linux_64 --basefolder "${VM_BASE_DIR}"
    VBoxManage modifyvm ${VM} --cpus ${CPUS} --memory ${RAM} --nic1 nat \
        --natpf1 "${SSH_FORWARD_RULE},tcp,127.0.0.1,${SSH_FORWARD_PORT},,22"

    # Attach the disk
    VBoxManage storagectl ${VM} --name IDE --add ide
    VBoxManage storageattach ${VM} --storagectl IDE --port 0 --device 0 --type hdd --medium "${DISK}"
}

delete_vm() {
    local VM=$1
    local VM_BASE_DIR="$2"
    # Why suppress stderr? When no such VM is running, error output is annonying and we ignore the errors anyway
    VBoxManage controlvm ${VM} poweroff 2>/dev/null || true
    VBoxManage unregistervm ${VM} 2>/dev/null || true
    # Don't use 'unregistervm --delete' as the VM may refer to the vdi file we just created. Deleting the VM would
    # delete this file.
    rm -rf "${VM_BASE_DIR}"

    # Delete the VM folder in the default machine folder. the unregistervm above may destroy the VM the user launches
    # under the same VM name. Not deleting the folder may prevent the user from launching VMs under the same name.
    local VM_FOLDER=$(VBoxManage list systemproperties \
        | grep '^Default machine folder:' \
        | sed 's/^Default machine folder:[ ]*\(.*\)/\1/')
    rm -rf "${VM_FOLDER}/${VM}"
}

is_vm_powered_off() {
    # Echo 1 if the VM is powered off, 0 otherwise.
    [[ $(VBoxManage showvminfo $1 | grep State | grep 'powered off') ]] && echo 1 || echo 0
}

preload() {
    local VM=$1
    local SSH_FORWARD_PORT=$2
    local PRELOAD_REPO_URL=$3

    VBoxManage startvm ${VM} --type headless

    local KEY_FILE="${THIS_DIR}/builder/root/resources/preload-ssh.key"
    local SSH_ARGS="-q -p ${SSH_FORWARD_PORT} -o UserKnownHostsFile=/dev/null -o StrictHostKeyChecking=no \
        -i ${KEY_FILE} core@localhost"

    # In case the permission is reverted (by git etc) restore it so ssh doesn't complain.
    chmod -f 400 "${KEY_FILE}"

    # Wait for ssh readiness
    (set +x
        echo "Waiting for VM to launch..."
        # Wait for VM sshd to be ready
        while [ monkey-$(ssh -o "ConnectTimeout 1" ${SSH_ARGS} echo magic) != monkey-magic ]; do sleep 1; done
    )

    # Copy preload script to VM. Note:
    # 1. Don't save the script to /tmp. For some reaon CoreOS may delete it while it's running.
    # 2. The "./" in the path is for the "sudo $PRELOAD_SCRIPT" below to work.
    local PRELOAD_SCRIPT=./preload-guest.sh
    ssh ${SSH_ARGS} "cat > ${PRELOAD_SCRIPT} && chmod u+x ${PRELOAD_SCRIPT}" < "${THIS_DIR}/preload-guest.sh"
    local START=$(date +%s)

    (set +x
        echo
        cecho ${CYAN} ">>> About to enter VM ($(date +%T)). You may access it from another terminal via:"
        echo
        cecho ${CYAN} "    $ ssh ${SSH_ARGS}"
        echo
    )

    # Run preload script in VM. This step can take a while, and some times for some reason ssh may disconnect in the
    # middle. So we retry a few times.
    local DONE_FILE=repload.done
    local RETRY=0
    while true; do
        # Ignore exit code so the current script doesn't exit if ssh disconnect.
        ssh ${SSH_ARGS} "sudo ${PRELOAD_SCRIPT} ${PRELOAD_REPO_URL} $(yml 'loader') $(yml 'repo') ${DONE_FILE}" || true
        if [ "$(ssh ${SSH_ARGS} "ls ${DONE_FILE}")" ]; then
            ssh ${SSH_ARGS} "sudo rm ${DONE_FILE} ${PRELOAD_SCRIPT}"
            break
        elif [ ${RETRY} = 3 ]; then
            cecho ${RED} "Preloading in SSH failed. Tried too many times. Gave up."
            exit 33
        else
            RETRY=$[${RETRY} + 1]
            cecho ${YELLOW} "Preloading in SSH failed. Retry #${RETRY}"
            # Let the system breathe a bit before retrying
            sleep 10
        fi
    done

    (set +x
        echo
        cecho ${CYAN} "<<< Exited from VM"
        echo
        cecho ${CYAN} "Preloading took $(expr \( $(date +%s) - ${START} \) / 60) minutes."
        echo
    )

    # Overwrite cloud-config.yml, disable ssh, & shut donw
    ssh ${SSH_ARGS} 'cat > tmp && sudo mv -f tmp /usr/share/oem/cloud-config.yml' < "${OUTPUT}/cloud-config.yml"
    ssh ${SSH_ARGS} "rm -rf ~core/.ssh && sudo shutdown 0"

    (set +x
        echo "Wait for VM to shutdown..."
        while [ $(is_vm_powered_off ${VM}) = 0 ]; do sleep 1; done
    )
}

update_nic() {
    VM=$1
    SSH_FORWARD_RULE=$2

    # A bridged e1000 NIC connected to first host interface for easy testing. It replaces NAT.
    local BRIDGE=$(VBoxManage list --long bridgedifs | grep ^Name: | sed 's/^[^ ]* *//' | head -n 1)

    VBoxManage modifyvm ${VM} --natpf1 delete ${SSH_FORWARD_RULE}
    VBoxManage modifyvm ${VM} --nic1 bridged --nictype1 82545EM --bridgeadapter1 "${BRIDGE}"
}

convert_to_ova() {
    local VM="$1"
    local FINAL_VM="$2"
    local OVA="$3"

    # Design notes:
    #
    # Don't create the VM using FINAL_VM as its name: FINAL_VM may differ at each build (e.g. changing version nubmers).
    # Using a constant VM name (the VM variable) allows us to cleanly remove the previous VM from a failed build.
    #
    # We therefore rename the VM to FINAL_NAME only before converting it to OVA, and rename it back when done, so later
    # steps can refer to the VM.
    #
    # Since the user may be running a VM with the same name as FINAL_VM, we use UUID to avoid confusing VirtualBox.
    #
    local UUID=$(VBoxManage list vms | grep "^\"${VM}\"" | tr '{' ' ' | tr '}' ' ' | awk '{print $2}')

    VBoxManage modifyvm ${UUID} --name ${FINAL_VM}
    VBoxManage export ${UUID} --manifest --output "${OVA}"
    VBoxManage modifyvm ${UUID} --name ${VM}

    "${THIS_DIR}/remove-vbox-section.py" "${OVA}"
}

# Return the value of the given key specified in ship.yml
yml() {
    grep "^$1:" "${SHIP_YML}" | sed -e "s/^$1: *//" | sed -e 's/ *$//'
}

find_free_local_port() {
    local PORT=2222
    while [ $(is_local_port_open ${PORT}) = 1 ]; do PORT=$(expr ${PORT} + 1); done
    echo ${PORT}
}

build_preloaded() {
    local LOADER_IMAGE=$1
    local VM_BASE_DIR="$2"
    local VM_IMAGE_NAME="$3"
    local OVA="$4"

    local VDI="${OUTPUT}/preloaded/disk.vdi"
    local PRELOAD_REPO_CONTAINER=shipenterprise-preload-registry

    resize_vdi "${VDI}" $(yml 'vm-disk-size')

    setup_preload_registry ${PRELOAD_REPO_CONTAINER} ${LOADER_IMAGE} ${PUSH}

    # To minimize race condition, search for a free port right before we use the port.
    local SSH_FORWARD_PORT=$(find_free_local_port)
    local SSH_FORWARD_RULE=guestssh
    create_vm ${VM} $(yml 'vm-cpus') $(yml 'vm-ram-size') "${VDI}" "${VM_BASE_DIR}" ${SSH_FORWARD_PORT} ${SSH_FORWARD_RULE}
    preload ${VM} ${SSH_FORWARD_PORT} ${GLOBAL_PRELOAD_REPO_URL}
    update_nic ${VM} ${SSH_FORWARD_RULE}
    convert_to_ova ${VM} ${VM_IMAGE_NAME} "${OVA}"
    delete_vm ${VM} "${VM_BASE_DIR}"

    teardown_preload_registry ${PRELOAD_REPO_CONTAINER}
}

main() {
    # Clobber the output folder as it will be sent to docker daemon as context and it may
    # contain huge files.
    rm -rf "${OUTPUT}"
    mkdir -p "${OUTPUT}"
    OUTPUT=$(abspath "${OUTPUT}")

    local LOADER_IMAGE=$(yml 'loader')
    local VM=shipenterprise-build-vm
    local VM_IMAGE_NAME=$(yml 'vm-image-name')
    local VM_BASE_DIR="${OUTPUT}/preloaded/vm"
    local OVA="${OUTPUT}/preloaded/${VM_IMAGE_NAME}.ova"

    if [ ${OF_PRELOADED} = 1 ]; then
        # Since it's tricky to run VMs in containes, we run VirtualBox specific commands in the host.
        delete_vm ${VM} "${VM_BASE_DIR}"
    fi

    if [ ${OF_CLOUDINIT} = 1 ] || [ ${OF_PRELOADED} = 1 ]; then
        build_cloud_config_and_vdi ${LOADER_IMAGE}
    fi

    if [ ${OF_PRELOADED} = 1 ]; then
        build_preloaded ${LOADER_IMAGE} "${VM_BASE_DIR}" "${VM_IMAGE_NAME}" "${OVA}"
    fi

    (set +x
        echo
        cecho ${GREEN} "Build is complete."

        if [ ${OF_CLOUDINIT} = 1 ]; then
            echo
            cecho ${GREEN} "    VM cloud-config:        ${OUTPUT}/cloud-config.yml"
        fi

        if [ ${OF_PRELOADED} = 1 ]; then
            echo
            cecho ${GREEN} "    VM preloaded:           $(du -h ${OVA})"
        fi

        echo
    )
}

main

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The purpose of writing and publishing Survived by One was to increase public awareness regarding the potential for domestic homicide and educate people regarding the factors that may increase the likelihood of domestic violence, particularly domestic homicides such as parricide and familicide.
Domestic violence, including child abuse, spouse abuse, elder abuse, and domestic homicide, is common in American homes. The most extreme form of domestic violence is domestic homicide and the most extreme form of domestic homicide is familicide, or family mass murder.
The prevalence of domestic homicide in the U.S. is staggering. On average, at least 4 people (3 women and 1 man) are murdered every day by family members and/or intimate partners.
The inspiration for Survived by One was derived from the opportunity to tell the story of a horrific crime in a unique way in order to inform people about the psychological factors and family dynamics that may lead to the most extreme type of domestic violence: family mass murder. By telling the story of this horrible crime and the life of the killer who committed it, Survived by One will hopefully help people learn to identify the signs of impending domestic murders before they are committed, thereby preventing future tragedies of this type.
Survived by One provides an ominous formula for family mass murder, specifically parricidal familicide: A sadistic and abusive parent (Parent #1) and a passive, submissive parent (Parent #2) produce a smart, deceptive, manipulative, conduct disordered child. That child is chronically abused, both physically and emotionally, by Parent #1 while Parent #2 allows the abuse to persist and in many ways enables the abuser. As the child matures, he struggles with repeated failures and depression, and engages in chronic drug abuse. Ultimately, the parents decide to abandon the child, whom they perceive as a failure, which enrages the depressed, dejected, and desperate adolescent, resulting in a nihilistic, drug-fueled termination of the family unit.