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Using Multiple Puppet Masters

To scale beyond a certain size, or for geographic distribution or disaster recovery, a deployment may warrant having more than one puppet master server. This document outlines options for deployments with multiple masters.

Note: As of this writing, this document does not cover:

How to expand Puppet Enterprise’s orchestration or live management features

How to use multiple PE console or Puppet Dashboard servers

In brief:

Determine the method you will use to distribute the agent load among the available masters

Centralize all certificate authority functions

Bring up additional puppet master servers

Centralize reporting, inventory service, and storeconfigs (if necessary)

Keep manifests and modules in sync across your puppet masters

Implement agent load distribution

Distributing Agent Load

First things first; the rest of your configuration will depend on how you’re planning on distributing the agent load.  You have several options available.  Determine what your deployment will look like now, but implement this as the last step, only after you have the infrastructure in place to support it.

Option 1: Statically Designate Servers on Agent Nodes

Manually or with Puppet, change the server setting in each agent node’s puppet.conf file such that the nodes are divided more or less evenly among the available masters.

This option is labor-intensive and will gradually fall out of balance, but it will work without additional infrastructure.

Option 2: Use Round-Robin DNS

Leave all of your agent nodes pointed at the same puppet master hostname, then configure your site’s DNS to arbitrarily route all requests directed at that hostname to the pool of available masters.

For instance, if all of your agent nodes are configured with server = puppet.example.com, you’ll configure a DNS name such as:

# IP address of master 1:
puppet.example.com. IN A 192.0.2.50
# IP address of master 2:
puppet.example.com. IN A 198.51.100.215

For this option, you’ll need to configure your masters with dns_alt_names before their certificate request is made — see below.

Option 3: Use a Load Balancer

You can also use a hardware load balancer or a load balancing proxy webserver to redirect requests more intelligently. Depending on how it’s configured for SSL (either raw TCP proxying, or acting as its own SSL endpoint), you’ll need to use a combination of the other procedures in this document.

Configuring a load balancer is beyond the scope of this document.

Option 4: DNS SRV Records

This option is new in Puppet 3.0, and will only work if your entire Puppet infrastructure is on 3.0 or newer.

Note: Designating Puppet services with SRV records is an experimental feature. It is currently being used in production at several large sites, but there are still some issues with the implementation to be wary of. Specifically: it makes a large number of DNS requests, request timeouts are completely under the DNS server’s control and agents cannot bail early, the way it divides services does not map perfectly to the pre-existing server/ca_server/etc. settings, and SRV records don’t interact well with static servers set in the config file (i.e. static settings can’t be used for failover, it’s one or the other). Please keep these potential pitfalls in mind when configuring your DNS!

You can use DNS SRV records to assign a pool of puppet masters for agents to communicate with.  This requires a DNS service capable of SRV records — all major DNS software including Windows Server’s DNS and BIND are compatible.

Each of your puppet nodes will be configured with a srv_domain instead of a server in their puppet.conf:

[main]
  use_srv_records = true
  srv_domain = example.com

..then they will look up a SRV record at _x-puppet._tcp.example.com when they need to talk to a puppet master.

# Equal-weight load balancing between master-a and master-b:
_x-puppet._tcp.example.com. IN SRV 0 5 8140 master-a.example.com.
_x-puppet._tcp.example.com. IN SRV 0 5 8140 master-b.example.com.

Advanced configurations are also possible.  For instance, if all devices in site A are configured with a srv_domain of site-a.example.com and all nodes in site B are configured to site-b.example.com, you can configure them to prefer a master in the local site, but fail over to the remote site:

# Site A has two masters - master-1 is beefier, give it 75% of the load:
_x-puppet._tcp.site-a.example.com. IN SRV 0 75 8140 master-1.site-a.example.com.
_x-puppet._tcp.site-a.example.com. IN SRV 0 25 8140 master-2.site-a.example.com.
_x-puppet._tcp.site-a.example.com. IN SRV 1 5 8140 master.site-b.example.com.

# For site B, prefer the local master unless it's down, then fail back to site A
_x-puppet._tcp.site-b.example.com. IN SRV 0 5 8140 master.site-b.example.com.
_x-puppet._tcp.site-b.example.com. IN SRV 1 75 8140 master-1.site-a.example.com.
_x-puppet._tcp.site-b.example.com. IN SRV 1 25 8140 master-2.site-a.example.com.

Centralize the Certificate Authority

The additional puppet masters at a site should only share the burden of compiling and serving catalogs; any certificate authority functions should be delegated to a single server. Choose one server to act as the CA, and ensure that it is reachable at a unique hostname other than (or in addition to) puppet.

There are two main options for centralizing the CA:

Option 1: Direct agent nodes to the CA Master

Method A: Individual Agent Configuration

On every agent node, you must set the ca_server setting in puppet.conf (in the [main] configuration block) to the hostname of the server acting as the certificate authority.

If you have a large number of existing nodes, it is easiest to do this by managing puppet.conf with a Puppet module and a template.

Be sure to pre-set this setting when provisioning new nodes — they will be unable to successfully complete their initial agent run if they’re not communicating with the correct ca_server.

Method B: DNS SRV Records

If you are utilizing SRV records for agents, then you can use the _x-puppet-ca._tcp.$srv_domain DNS name to configure clients to point to a single specific CA server, while the _x-puppet._tcp.$srv_domain DNS name will be handling the majority of their requests to masters and can be a set of puppet masters without CA capabilities.

Option 2: Proxy Certificate Traffic

Alternately, if your nodes don’t have direct connectivity to your CA master, you aren’t using SRV records, or you do not wish to change every node’s puppet.conf, you can configure the web server on the puppet masters other than your CA master to proxy all certificate-related traffic to the designated CA master.

This method only works if your puppet master servers are using a web server that provides a method for proxying requests, like Apache with Passenger.

All certificate related URLs begin with /<NAME OF PUPPET ENVIRONMENT>/certificate; simply catch and proxy these requests using whatever capabilities your web server offers.

Example: Apache configuration with mod_proxy

In the scope of your puppet master vhost, add the following configuration:

SSLProxyEngine On
# Proxy all requests that start with things like /production/certificate to the CA
ProxyPassMatch ^/([^/]+/certificate.*)$ https://puppetca.example.com:8140/$1

This change must be made to the Apache configuration on every puppet master server other than the one serving as the CA. No changes need to be made to agent nodes’ configurations.

Additionally, the CA master must allow the nodes to download the certificate revocation list via the proxy, without authentication — certificate requests and retrieval of signed certificates are allowed by default, but not CRLs.  Add the following to the CA master’s auth.conf:

path /certificate_revocation_list
auth any
method find
allow *

Create New Puppet Master Servers

Install Puppet

To add a new puppet master server to your deployment, begin by installing and configuring Puppet as per normal.

Installing Puppet (open source versions)

Installing Puppet Enterprise

Like with any puppet master, you’ll need to use a production-grade web server rather than the default WEBrick server. We generally assume that you know how to do this if you’re already at the point where you need multiple masters, but see Scaling with Passenger for one way to do it.

Before Running puppet agent or puppet master

In puppet.conf, do the following:

Set ca to false in the [master] config block.

If you’re using the individual agent configuration method of CA centralization:

Set ca_server to the hostname of your CA server in the [main] config block.

If an ssldir is configured, make sure it’s configured in the [main] block only.

If you’re using the DNS round robin method of agent load balancing, or a load balancer in TCP proxying mode, your non-CA masters will need certificates with DNS Subject Alternative Names:

Configure dns_alt_names in the [main] block of puppet.conf.

It should be configured to cover every DNS name that might be used by a node to access this master.

dns_alt_names = puppet,puppet.example.com,puppet.site-a.example.com

If the agent or master has been run and already created a certificate, blow it away by running sudo rm -rf $(puppet master --configprint ssldir).  If a cert has been requested from the master, you’ll also need to delete it there to re-issue a new one with the alt names: puppet cert clean master-2.example.com.

Request a new certificate by running puppet agent --test --waitforcert 10.

Log into the CA server and run puppet cert sign master-2.example.com.

(You’ll need to add --allow-dns-alt-names to the command if dns_alt_names were in the certificate request.)

Centralize Reports, Inventory Service, and Catalog Searching (storeconfigs)

If you are using Puppet Dashboard or another HTTP report processor, you should point all of your puppet masters at the same shared Dashboard server; otherwise, you won’t be able to see all of your nodes’ reports.

If you are using the inventory service or exported resources, it’s complex and impractical to use any of the older (activerecord) backends in a multi-master environment. You should definitely switch to PuppetDB, and point all of your puppet masters at a shared PuppetDB instance. A reasonably robust PuppetDB server can handle many puppet masters and many thousands of agent nodes.

See the PuppetDB manual for instructions on setting up PuppetDB. You will need to deploy a PuppetDB server, then configure each puppet master to use it.

Keep Manifests and Modules in Sync Across Your Puppet Masters

You will need to find some way to ensure that all of your puppet masters have identical copies of your manifests, Puppet modules, and external node classifier data. Some options are:

Use a version control system such as Git, Mercurial, or Subversion to manage and sync your manifests, modules, and other data.

Run an out-of-band rsync task via cron.

Configure puppet agent on each master node to point to a designated model puppet master, then use Puppet itself to distribute the modules.

Implement Load Distribution

Now that your other masters are ready, you can implement the agent load balancing mechanism that you selected above.

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Distributing Agent Load

Option 1: Statically Designate Servers on Agent Nodes

Option 2: Use Round-Robin DNS

Option 3: Use a Load Balancer

Option 4: DNS SRV Records

Centralize the Certificate Authority

Option 1: Direct agent nodes to the CA Master

Option 2: Proxy Certificate Traffic

Create New Puppet Master Servers

Install Puppet

Before Running puppet agent or puppet master

Centralize Reports, Inventory Service, and Catalog Searching (storeconfigs)

Keep Manifests and Modules in Sync Across Your Puppet Masters

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Fasting, in its various forms, has been used for thousands of years. However, over the last several decades this ancient practice has seen a surge in mainstream popularity thanks to the health and weight loss benefits it has been shown to provide.
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Increases cellular repair – Our cells must undergo a "housekeeping" process in order to function effectively and efficiently. Periods of fasting allow our cells to focus their efforts on this process, known as autophagy, rather than on breaking down food or managing the toxins that come with poor dietary choices.[6]
In addition to the positive physiological effects of fasting, taking a break from our normal eating pattern can change the way we view food and how we approach our diet. Most of us are fortunate enough to have access to more food than we need at any given moment, which can cause many to develop unhealthy habits like overeating, food addiction, and generally making poor food choices. By abstaining from food for a set period of time, many people experience a shift in perspective and how they approach diet and general lifestyle choices. Many who engage in intermittent fasting tend to eat more mindfully, choosing to consume smaller meals that focus on whole, natural foods.
With the extensive list of promising health benefits, its no wonder why those who practice intermittent fasting want to ensure that they follow a protocol that allows for the maximum benefits. For this reason, it's important to take vitamins at the appropriate time to optimize the effects of both the fast and the supplement.
Why you shouldn't take supplements during a fast
It may seem intuitive to try and supplement a fast with a multivitamin product to ensure you're continuing to feed your cells the micronutrients it needs to function at its best. However, supplementing a fast with vitamins and minerals will actually mitigate the health benefits of the fast while also shortchanging the positive effects of the actual supplement. Not to mention, many people will experience nausea and other gastrointestinal distress when taking a vitamin supplement on an empty stomach, which can be particularly detrimental when trying to maintain a healthy electrolyte balance while fasting.
During a fast, our body will rely on internal sources to keep us fueled. In addition to the cellular "housekeeping" that helps our internal system to reset during a fasting period, our cells will also begin to break down endogenous compounds, such as fat, to ensure that you maintain adequate levels of micronutrients and energy. By breaking down fat tissue, tapping into these reserves will release the stored fat-soluble vitamins that remain in our tissue. Additionally, with an adequate intake, the majority of the population will maintain sufficient levels of the water-soluble vitamins during a short-term fast, even though these nutrients are not stored in the body.
Not only will avoiding supplementation during a fast improve our own body's utility for using internal vitamin and energy sources, but it will also enhance the effects of the actual supplements. Our body is incredibly adaptive and will recognize a short-term vitamin deficiency almost instantaneously. In response, our system will prime itself to absorb these nutrients at a higher rate in order to maintain a state of homeostasis, or, biological balance.
While our body is prepared (and will ultimately benefit) from a break from micronutrient intake, there are a few minerals that are important to keep an eye on while fasting. These include sodium, potassium, and other important electrolytes, that play a role in fluid balance. During the initial phases of a fast, our body burns through glycogen, our bodies' stored form of carbohydrate. Because reserved carbs also hold water, when we are in a fasted state we rapidly excrete any held bodily fluids. This rapid water loss can be dangerous and lead to complications like dehydration, irregular heartbeat, nausea, and other more serious problems. With this in mind, electrolytes are one micronutrient that should be taken in while performing a fast.[7] For this reason, you may want to consume electrolyte-rich coconut water during a fast.
Reintroducing supplements following a fast
Once you've completed a fasting period, it's crucial to reintroduce high-quality supplements and nutrient-dense foods before anything else. As we mentioned, our body is more adept at absorbing nutrients following a fast, meaning that the first food and supplement sources will be broken down and absorbed at a much faster rate than they would in a nonfasted system. Additionally, consuming a multivitamin with the first food source introduced will improve the absorption of the nutrients while also limiting the potential negative side effects that come with supplementing on an empty stomach.[8]
Another important note on intake choices after a fast involves the actual physical characteristics of the food and supplements. It's best to reintroduce soft, and easy to digest items that will not shock a system that has been at rest for an extended period of time. This idea also applies to supplements, since our digestive system, which already tends to struggle to break down pills and tablets, will be better set up to absorb vitamins in an alternative form.
The Bioactive Multi by Healthycell is one particular example of an ideal supplement source to consume following a fast. The advanced MICROGEL™ technology is designed for increased absorption, offering the highest level of micronutrient bioavailability of any multivitamin form. This bioavailability, compounded with the bodies prepared state to efficiently take in nutrients following a fast, will rapidly saturate our cells with the essential vitamins and minerals they crave. Plus, the gentle microgel formula is ideal for a "sleepy" digestive system, limiting the unnecessary stress that comes with the difficult breakdown and digestion of pill-form vitamins.
If you're vegan or focused on a plant-based diet, check out Healthycell's Vegan Essentials MICROGEL, with 30+ vitamins, minerals, and other key nutrients essentials in a plant-based diet.
Lastly, consider supporting your sleep and recovery time with an effective sleep routine and by maximizing all 4 stages of sleep using REM Sleep by Healthycell. REM Sleep can be taken in a fasted state to help you fall asleep easier, stay asleep, achieve REM, and wake up refreshed (so you can stick to your fasting routine.)
Fasting, in its many forms, can be incredibly beneficial as a total-body reset. However, while it may be tempting to supplement a fasting window, it's best to "veto" our vitamins until its time to eat.
Born and raised in San Diego, California, Jamie is a true Southern Californian. After attending the University of California, Los Angeles, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology, she went on to study nutrition and marketing, two topics she is extremely passionate about. Learn more about Jamie.
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[2] Wegman, M.P., Guo, M.H., Bennion, D.M., Shankar, M.N., Chrzanowski, S.M., Goldberg, L.A., ... & Brantly, M.L. (2015). Practicality of intermittent fasting in humans and its effect on oxidative stress and genes related to aging and metabolism. Rejuvenation research, 18(2), 162-72.
[3] De Bont, R., & van Larebeke, N. (2004). Endogenous DNA damage in humans: a review of quantitative data. Mutagenesis, 19(3), 169-85.
[4] Mattson, M., & Wan, R. (2005). Beneficial effects of intermittent fasting and caloric restriction on the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 16(3), 129-137. doi:10.1016/j.jnutbio.2004.12.007
[5] Lee, J., Duan, W., Long, J.M., Ingram, D.K., & Mattson, M.P. (2000). Dietary restriction increases the number of newly generated neural cells, and induces BDNF expression, in the dentate gyrus of rats. Journal of molecular neuroscience : MN, 15(2), 99-108.
[6] Alirezaei, M., Kemball, C.C., Flynn, C.T., Wood, M.R., Whitton, J.L., & Kiosses, W.B. (2010). Short-term fasting induces profound neuronal autophagy. Autophagy, 6(6), 702-10.
[7] Fasting—A review with emphasis on the electrolytes, Weinsier, Roland L.,The American Journal of Medicine, Volume 50, Issue 2, 233 - 240
[8] Which Supplements Should be Taken With Food? (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.consumerlab.com/answers/which-supplements-should-be-taken-with-food/supplements_taken_with_food/
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


What was the coolest thing you did while you were 18?
If your answer is "nothing much—start college, maybe finish going through puberty (if you were lucky)" then your're probably like the majority of the 18-year-old population. But if your answer is "create a distinctive yet popular type of tropical house music, amass millions of monthly listeners on multitudes of music streaming sites, create a hit song with over 220,000,000 plays, and go on a world tour before your 19th birthday," than you're probably French EDM producer Mehdi Benjelloun, better known by his stage name, Petit Biscuit.
Benjelloun got his start in music when he was only 11-years-old and purchased his first PC. He started messing around with creating music when he was 12, and released his first single, "Alone," in May 2015, when he was just 16. However, Benjelloun's real introduction to the electronic community happened when he released his smash hit, "Sunset Lover," in June of the same year—and it's been an explosion of popularity and recognition ever since. "Sunset Lover" flew to #6 on the French singles chart that year, and has had worldwide popularity since its release.
Benjelloun's debut album, Presence, was just released on November 9th, 2017, and although it has a very similar feel to his earlier tracks, the music has more vocal features than his older tracks, reminding us of artists like Flume, Louis the Child, and Mura Masa, who are known for their bouncy electronic-vocal tracks. Presence boasts work with artists like Lido, Møme, and Panama, and includes some of his best work to date. The music is undeniably feel-good, and his tracks are perfect to bop to, helping to give you the endorphin boost you need to power through a Seattle winter.
Benjelloun's music has gained recognition for his upbeat, tropical-house style music—his tracks are bubbly, with feel-good repeating guitar riffs, and bouncy bass making his music perfect to listen to on your headphones or perfect to see in one of the most exciting concerts the Neptune has hosted this year. Seattle is the first stop on his US tour, and the only one (other than a California show) on the west coast, and after hitting a few more cities he'll continue touring in Europe.
Petit Biscuit comes to the Neptune on Wednesday, December 6th. Tickets are available here. The show is all-ages. Be sure to catch his performance because like I said, his stage name might translate to "small cookie," but Medhi Benjelloun is no small fry.


I have been successfully divorced but my journey is not yet over. I would like to give you an overview of my body symptons (i.e. illnesses) while I was married to an SA which are partly still ongoing.
I have been reading the following books by John E. Sarno "The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of mind body discorders" and "Healing Backpain" which were very helpful to determine how stress and other psychological factors can cause disorders such as pain problems, common gastrointestinal conditions including reflux, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, skin disorders, allergies, and many others. The interaction between the generally reasonable, rational, ethical and moral conscious mind and the repressed feelings of emotional pain, hurt, sadness, and anger characteristic of the unconscious mind appears to be the basis for mind body disorders. Psychosomatic processes begin in the unconscious.
We got married 2008 and shortly afterwards I had a skin disorder at the whole body (exept head and toes), which looked like an allergie, for almost a year. The doctors were helpless and prescribed cortisone in a very high dose.
- Later on I learned that my SA husband had had a "serious" affair with a co-worker at that time for almost 2 years.
2012 - when my fears/assumptions that he was an SA were confirmed we had our first DDay I got a frozen shoulder and serious arm pain for almost 6 months. The frozen shoulder and arm pain accompany me whenever I experience new stress situations. Additionally I got irritable bowel syndrome which lasted 6 years - i.e. until we got divorced.
I am sharing this information with you in the hope that it may be a helpful information for you on your way forward.
I am embracing my fellow sufferer on this difficult path and hope you may recover soon.


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The Sinner Quotes for the Detective in You
Get a glimpse of the Netflix detective series with The Sinner quotes below.
The Sinner is an intense police procedural series on Netflix. It follows the story of Harry Ambrose, a police detective who investigates bizarre crimes committed by unlikely suspects.
Harry's job is to unravel their motivation and the events that led them to their unlawful actions.
While the show was originally scheduled to only be a mini-series, it has been renewed for a fourth season. It's similar to other detective series but known for being harsher.
The show is also an alarming reminder that humans are inherently flawed and can be driven to do horrific things.
These The Sinner Quotes will keep you engaged and wanting to rewatch this suspenseful show.
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The Sinner Quotes by Cora
1. "I grew up with God in my house. All He brought was more pain." ― Cora
2. "What kind of a god kills your baby but lets you survive?" ― Cora
The Sinner Quotes by Harry
3. "Everyone assumes we start out in the same place. We don't." ― Harry
4. "Fact is, most people have secrets, even the most unlikely ones." ― Harry
5. "You're what somebody did to us when we were young, I know it wasn't our fault. I know we didn't do anything wrong. But somehow, I don't know what to do with it all." ― Harry
6. "There's no way out of this that's ever going to satisfy you." ― Harry
The Sinner Quotes by Jamie
7. "Strange, isn't it? That some letter should determine your fate." ― Jamie
8. "We are living on a giant rock. We are flying through space, and no one knows anything. School makes you think they have the answers, but they don't. No one does." ― Jamie
9. "It's strange, isn't it. The one person I need to talk to is trying to lock me up." ― Jamie
10. " I want you to play the game. I want you to play the game, to look death right in the face, right where I am. No escape route." ― Jamie
11. "So I don't get to have a moment because I'm white?" ― Jamie
12. "You did it, Harry. I had to pull the pipe. You had to believe you were gonna die. Nick did the same for me." ― Jamie
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13. "When two people relate to each other authentically and humanly, God is the electricity that surges between them." ― Jamie
14. "It's strange, isn't it. The one person I need to talk to is trying to lock me up." ― Jamie
15. "They'll just put me away. I am not a lost cause. Help me. I'm gonna get my life back." ― Jamie
16. "It's weird. Everything looks different now. Like my house, I know it's my house, but it's not … quite. My hands. They don't seem like my hands." ― Jamie
17. "You know, it kind of pisses me off the way you act like you care and then you just switch off. It's really fucking manipulative. I've told you things I haven't even told my wife." ― Jamie
18. "You're no different than I am, you know. Don't start thinking you are." ― Jamie
19. "I'm a high school teacher living in the goddamned suburbs. I'm not driving around in the middle of the night digging graves for painters I don't know. What is it with you? You keep showing up at my house, pretending we're friends, and now you're harassing me? If you have evidence to incriminate me, haul me in. Otherwise, I'm going back inside to my wife." ― Jamie
20. "Move on? Why does everybody say that? It's like the only thing that matters is getting over things as fast as you can. I mean, death isn't going away. If anything, it's getting closer. And everyone I know is terrified, but no one wants to talk about it. We just hide it away in hospitals and old age homes. And we don't even kill our own food, we just get our meat shrinkwrapped into these patties. It just feels like a lie." ― Jamie
The Sinner quotes from memorable conversations within the show
21. Sonya: "Oh, you've been researching me."
Ambrose: "I'm working a case."
22. Harry: "Why didn't you leave your house when I told you to?"
Sonya: "I, I knew it was dangerous, but I, I just couldn't stop myself."
23. Kowalski: "Is it true that in order to gain Mr. Burns' trust, you agreed to be buried in a grave for eight hours."
Ambrose: "That's correct."
24. Jamie: "You know, I came here to kill you."
Sonya: "I thought that might be the case."
25. Jamie: "Why do you need me to jump with you? Why can't you just jump on your own?"
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Nick: "The only reason I was able to jump is because you were there with me."
26. Sonya: "May I come closer?"
Jamie: "Why don't you try?"
27. "If you don't hear from me by the time you wake up, come find me." ― Ambrose
28. Harry: "What happened last night?"
Jamie: "I fucked up. I really fucked up."
29. "If I turn myself in, my life is over. It's over. I am not crazy. I'm not out of control. Now, you said you understood how I feel. What if I was your brother? You'd be helpin' me out of this.
Ambrose: I'd be saying the exact same thing. There's no way around it. A confession right now will reduce your sentence. If you wait, it's gonna get worse." ― Jamie
30. "So you drove down there at four in the morning to pick up a little extra work knowing you'd be heading back down there a few hours later?" ― Jones
31. Ambrose: "Don't come near my family ever again."
Jamie: "Do you think I would actually do anything to him?"
32. "Look, we all have dark thoughts. We learn how to live with them. We contain them." ― Ambrose
33. "You get away with everything you want, don't you?" ― Jamie
34. Jamie: "Nick is the most honest person I have ever known."
Ambrose: "He's also a sociopath."
Jamie: "Are you sure about that? Look around. It's a world full of sociopaths."
The Sinner quotes from other characters
35. "This is the next step. You and me. This is how we break through." ― Nick
36. "I think you let Nick die because you didn't like that he had a hold on you. But he still does, doesn't he?" ― Ambrose
37. "I want you to know. We had a connection about alot of things, you and I. I know that. And I'm sure you do, too. I'm just sorry things went the way they did." ― Ambrose
38. "In all this pretending, how are we to know that James Burns didn't confess to a fake murder?" ― Kowalski
39. "It seems like your relationship with Mr. Burns is very complicated." ― Kowalski
40. "Man is so infinitely different from God he can only communicate with God indirectly." ― Professor
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41. "I feel like I've always known you. I look at you, and it feels right." ― Frankie
42. "Nobody dreams of becoming a dermatologist right?I mean, how much fun could that be?" ― Vic
43. "The ubermensch creates his own morality. Nietzche contends that our modern ways have led us to lose our faith. God is dead. It's up to the ubermensch to forge new values to live by. It's a challenge, one that required will and discipline." ― Professor
44. "Phones, emails. That's no way to communicate. But when someone reaches out after… 18 years? After totally cutting you out? You want to look them in the eye when they try to explain themselves." ― Nick
45. "Failure to save somebody's life. That's not a crime. But impeding a rescue? That's second-degree murder." ― Ambrose
46. "There are no children here. The Beacon is very clear about this. None of us are advanced enough in the work to have children. I think he's right." ― Vera
47. "And underneath that rage, if you could just taste what's there, what would it be?" ― Vera
48. "Adam and Bess were not saving Julian, they were abducting him, but you never thought of that did you. Julian was defending himself." ― Vera
49. "I thought that maybe I could reach him. It was like a test. I wanted it. I wanted to survive it." ― Sonya
50. "And you? You have been through a lot lately." ― Sonya
51. "Oh, I get it. This is how it goes. You want everyone to tell you everything while you say nothing." ― Sonya
Which of these The Sinner quotes is your favorite?
The show is extremely heavy and suspenseful to watch, and some fans often pause it in the middle of unraveling scenes just to catch a breath.
However, this series's unique deductive storytelling will easily hook you while you're constantly sitting on the edge of your seat.
The Sinner touched complicated issues such as child abuse, religious hypocrisy, a flawed criminal justice system, trauma, norms, and many more.
This makes the show a brilliant psychological drama at its best. It showcases how certain events in our lives can change how we think and act, leading to a lasting psychological impact. So try to understand human psychology better and enjoy browsing these The Sinner quotes and lines.
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Anyone venturing north from Split or Trogir by yacht, heading for the Kornati Islands, is well advised to use Primosten as a stopping off point. Its holding for anchoring isn't the best and the town quay rapidly gets filled up in the summer – even in September when the motorboats have all gone home but the yachts prevail. Fortunately, the local port authorities have laid some twenty odd moorings for visitors right next to the beach for easy transfer by dinghy for shopping and refreshments. There's even a cordoned off swimming area. Even in September, by the time 5 o'clock arrived most of the moorings are taken and yacht after yacht is turned away to seek shelter at anchor, or scoot round to Kremic Marina which is Primosten's safe haven. The trouble with Kremic is that it's in the middle of nowhere, and you have to get a bus or taxi to sample the culinary delights of Primosten.
Once safely moored up the delights of Primosten await. Once an island served by a causeway, there's now a more permanent connection. It doesn't take away though the sense of history – despite the popularity and the expansion of tourism investment in Croatia over the last fifteen years there are still plenty of buildings either derelict, or in the process of refurbishment. On the hill is the church, showing some sensitive repointing in lime mortar for a change, together with a beautiful and atmospheric cemetery with generations buried in family plots.
In Primosten, holiday destination for many in Croatia, there are restaurants all along the water front and along the "promenade" that circles the little island where evenings strolls allow you to see the sun setting over the distant islands. Over many years we've eaten at Mediteran, a smartish restaurant just up a small passageway, in a courtyard. The food was always good but, on a recent revisit, the cooking has gone up a notch or two. Apparently they've discovered truffles, which grow in abundance in the forests of Istria in northern Croatia. They've taken them so much to heart that they appeared in  mascarpone and truffle mouse with bread as an amuse  in our delicious shrimp and black truffle pasta and  in a robust monkfish with truffle sauce. We didn't have a pudding, but you never know…but the whole meal was less than the £40 suggested for "a few shavings of black truffle" on our main courses at Gordon Ramsay [we didn't]. So, Croatian cuisine moves on from the inevitable grilled fish, meat or scampi buzzara, and shows a welcome improvement. They have a little terrace upstairs for four or five small tables, right under the stars.


bring it to the table: Fish & Fries Remix... A Quick Fix!
Yesterday I passed by PriceSmart to get some boneless chicken breasts... lo and behold they did not have any. What's the point of opening your establishment for business when you are not prepared?!!! So I got the next best thing in lieu of the divine breasts... Fish Fillets! Basa Fillets to be specific.
I had so many ideas in my head, so many plans for these fillets but even the most elaborate of plans are subject to change. So I concocted a quick fix for the fam. The perfect meal to prepare at 5:30 on a Friday afternoon, fish and fries!
Now my father isn't big on fried foods and these days I'm trying to monitor the things I eat. After watching Food Inc i've become a bit paranoid about the food I consume... but just a little bit though. As an aside, I would like to encourage people to BUY LOCAL. Meats and vegetables especially.
Okay lets get down to it... unfortunately I didn't take any pics of the process so you're just going to have to use your imagination for visual effects. I put some olive oil in a baking dish then added some orange juice. Not a whole glass of orange juice, just enough for the fish to wade around in. Then I added a pinch of salt and some black pepper, cut up a small onion and some ginger and added a few stems of thyme. Then I placed the fish in this bath and added a leaf of spanish thyme and a slice of lime on each fillet.
I preheated the oven at 350 degrees and placed the dish in with a cover on top so the heat will get trapped inside the dish, allowing all the juices and flavors to have a field day.
Now on to our fries... I cut um some potato.... (yeah right). Its Friday afternoon.. who going to cut up potato to fry now?!! Not me!!! I picked up some seasoned wedges at Price Smart also... I tossed a few of them into a baking tray and put that in the oven as well. This is a QUICK FIX, no long drawn out frying process here.
About half hour later I had perfectly cooked Basa Fillets in a citrusy bath and a few seasoned wedges baked to perfection. A quick and tasty dish that can be remixed in many ways.
Take a shot at it and give it your own spin!
think i'll try this without the citrus, but season the olive oil bath with more herbs. bake it low and slow, then finish it open pan under the broiler for a darker colour. then put the lime on the plate to squeeze over the fish. i like it for a proper meal, with some rice, lentils and a fresh salad.


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Why Jeff Carter is the Perfect fit for the Kings and their chance to make a playoff splash
Jeff Carter Kings
By Guest clothehsnager13,
February 11, 2012 in Los Angeles Kings
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A history of the last 5 seasons of the Philadelphia Flyers and Why Jeff Carter is the perfect fit for the LA Kings
by: Trevor Rocco
The L.A. Kings are looking for scoring, that is a given. The Kings have been consistently in the bottom of NHL team scoring for quite a few seasons now. To their defense, they have one of the best defense (no pun intended) core and goaltending core in the league which have kept them in the playoff hunt for the last two or three seasons.
A lot has been said about Jeff Carter and the Columbus Blue Jackets recently. As the worst team in the league, the Blue Jackets are struggling in every department and are a team far off from the playoff potential of 2009.
The Kings are looking for scoring, Carter can score. Those are the givens, but a lot is being said about Carter's attitude, locker room presence and consistent play. Kings fans, and a lot people around the league are skeptics, but I, however, am not. For me to explain why Carter's supposedly cancerous locker room attitude and other potential problems are overly media hyped, were going to need to backtrack a little bit.
In 2005, after his team (The OHL's Greyhounds) were eliminated from playoff contention, Carter joined the Philadelphia Phantoms for 21 playoff games, where he recorded 23 points and helped the team to a Calder Cup (Mike Richards was also on this team, recording 15 points in his 14 games). The following season both Carter and Richards made the Flyers out of training camp. At the same time, John Stevens, the model of consistency for the phantoms coaching staff (4 playoff appearances and 1 calder cup in his 5 years) was promoted to head coach of the team. The two players were a bright spot on an otherwise horrendous season for the Flyers. However, the following season the Flyers would be a huge surprise in reaching the conference finals under John Stevens coaching styles, as Richards and Carter became a model of consistency. With this came contract extensions and a captaincy for Richards as it looked like the future of the Flyers had arrived. For a while, things were great. Although they were eliminated from the playoffs early, the next season, Carter recorded 84 points including a whopping 46 goals. Carter and Richards were 1 and 2 in team scoring and Stevens was thought to be in contention for coach of the year after an amazing bounce back from 2006.
Enter Chris Pronger. In an attempt to add defensive depth, Chris Pronger was brought in the next season in a blockbuster trade that sent young forward Joffrey Lupul back to Anaheim in return. The team looked as if it was the heavy favorite for a cup winning season.
However, any time a team with a very young captain adds someone with the experience and leadership that Chris Pronger brings to a locker room there is a setup for trouble. At this point the media had begun to spin stories of Richards, Carter, Lupul and Umberger (the flyers youth core) in a negative way, saying that they had too much of a party life style. Richards went on record to say that the media had spun these stories negatively and were reading into things that weren't there (This isn't a Dennis Rodman/Kobe Bryant/Tiger Woods sized problem, obviously whatever lifestyle they were living did not interfere with career years and a captaincy for Richards, as well as the coaching staff having no complains). Up until this point the entirety of both Richards and Carter's careers were coached by John Stevens. They knew his system and were obviously succeeding in it, however, Mike Richards lead-by-example leadership and his young age were not going to mesh well with noted outspoken media dynamo and born leader in Chris Pronger.
When the 2009-2010 season started off slow for the flyers (13-11-1) it was obvious that a problem of leadership was the reasoning. The media pounced and once again tried to attribute blame to Carter and Richards lifestyle outside of the rink. It seemed however, that their were two different styles meshing here. That is the wanted direction of the ownership to win now through veteran leadership (ie Chris Pronger) and the player favorite, quiet winning style of John Steven and Mike Richards. Unfortunately, the GM's hold all the power in a situation where changes may be in need for a struggling team, and after a hard fought but troublesome 5 game loosing streak, the past successes of John Stevens were no longer impressive to the big guys upstairs as he was let go for the likes of Peter Laviolette. The team struggled mightily under Laviolette at first both as a result of learning a new system and the devastation of the teammates in the loss of the leader who helped them go from the bottom of the league to top contenders. Richards and Carter were among those most heavily affected due to their long history with Stevens. However, things picked up under Laviolette as Carter and Richards helped to turn the season around as the Flyers ended up on the doorstep of a championship, showing the coaches, management and organization that they cared and would do whatever they could to help the team and organization succeed.
However the management would prove that they didn't feel the same way about them. The 2010-2011 season would see the flyers miss best-in-the-east by just 1 point. An injury saw Carter miss the majority of the playoffs and with Richards not matching the point per game pace of Briere and Giroux, the Flyers took an early exit. After all the effort and success from the young core of the Flyers over the past 5 years, by the summer of 2011, everyone was gone. Mike Richards and Jeff Carter were the last dominoes to drop from a youthful roster that was the talk of the NHL just a few years before (ie Mike Richards, Jeff Carter, R.J. Umberger, Joffrey Lupul, Scottie Upshall, Joni Pitkanen, Dennis Seidenberg, Patrick Sharp, Antero Niittymaki and of course John Stevens [most of which were members of the 04-05 calder champs]). A combined 23-year $117 million contract extension in their early careers were traded away within hours of each other when Carter went to Columbus and Richards to LA.
Within a MATTER OF HOURS two consistently amazing players who believed that their next TEN YEARS would be spent with the Flyers organization a team that is known consistently as winners (partially because of their factors in the organization), and where they had spent their first six successful years together, would be shipped out.
No surprise, at least from my point of view, that Jeff Carter would refuse to speak to the media for the following weeks.
Jeff Carter saw his contract transferred to the Columbus Blue Jackets, a team whose future was in question and were attempting to make a big splash before next season. It was a failure. With the additions of Carter and Wisneiwski the question around the league was, would it be enough? And with major injuries and underperformance the Blue Jackets would find themselves at the bottom of the league, by a lot, just before the trade deadline. Unfortunately, things couldn't or can't be much worse for Jeff Carter.
On the flip side Richards was sent to the LA Kings who, with off season moves and signings, were looking for a last bump to put them into the pacific division and western conference elite. His season too, has been plagued by injury and lack of consistency with the new club. His season however is still salvageable on a team that could use a change or some help up front.
And thus we have a perfect storm. The LA Kings are scrambling to plug the holes in the sinking ship that can be helped. The Blue Jackets are swimming in the ocean looking for a new boat. The storm is coming on the open seas and in a perfect world, the LA Kings would see Jeff Carter swimming alone in the ocean and send out a life preserver. With successful moves the LA Kings can have their positives from the last few seasons success and add to it the success and potential that the Flyers once had. The Kings have the opportunity right now, to reunite what was once successful in Philly: Carter, Richards and John Steven (currently assistant coach).
Carter and Richards have played successfully together (692 points in 914 games played for the Flyers alone), and their most successful under John Stevens. I argue that their is no reason to attribute any validity to locker room issues, attitudes and inconsistencies for Carter as management issues were the real problem. Some say his cap hit is too large and its length, until 2022, is too long, but for LA, even the potential of having a 60+ point/30+ goal scorer is well worth the 5.27 million they take on with his contract. Heres what happens with Jeff Carter for the rest of this season if he signs with LA: he can have the ability to move from the worst team in the league to a playoff contender, to reunite with his team mate and coach with whom he was most comfortable and successful, and to prove to the team that abandoned him that they made the wrong choice. In this perfect scenario, the former 40 goal scorer will be more motivated and excited to play than he ever has in his career.
LA Kings organization, it's your move.
OzFlyer
WOW! I read most of that!
I wonder what pieces would have to go back to CBJ for them to get Carter. Reports are that they have only had one offer and it was very low.
I wouldn't be at all surprised if he ended up in LA with his buddy. Time to bake a cake Johnny!!
Thanks for the response OZ. I call a piece of that cake!
Seems like the Blue Jackets are looking for a high price in return for Carter since they gave up a lot for him, but they'll probably take a little bit of a loss, and rightfully so for shopping him so quickly after the trade. They could use help in almost every category but in any situation they're probably looking for a package similar to what they gave up. The kings have the expendables to make it happen though.
When Paul Holmgren separated Richards and Carter, it was not for their lack of performance. He gave them both a chance at a fresh start elsewhere. If those 2 end up back together, there will be a new "posse" forming in LA and it will only be a matter of time before they manage to alienate team mates with their attitudes. Carter has so much potential and makes the game look easy when he puts forth any effort, but he was moved due to the lack of effort he showed all too often on the ice. I was sorry to see Mike Richards moved , but that was a locker room issue (clashes with coaches, front office, and team mates) and not his lack of performance. The return on both of those trades has been more than fair thus far but it was a big risk taken by Homer at the time to give the party boys a chance to right their own personal ships. I really believe that if those 2 are reunited in LA, it will only be a matter of time before we are reading about one or both of them in the tabloids and not the sports pages.......
exPhillyGuy
I believe that both Richards and Carter were knocked off their high-horse after being traded. In Philly, they were both hailed as the second coming and were going to lead them to the Cup. I believe the attitude that they displayed in Philly is gone and even if reunited in LA, will be a non-factor. Carter is a above average player but in all honesty, never displayed that clutch performance in the playoffs. Richards, as good as he is, was given the captaincy way too soon which contributed to his demise in Philly.
AbelMorpheus
Flyerrod, I hear what you're saying and part of me agrees, I certaintly want to believe just to validate the moves. But exPG also has a valid point. These guys got some cold water thrown in their faces and hopefully it snapped them out of their superiority complexes.
Digityman
I would have thought that CBJ would have have already known that Carter wasn't the player they needed for Nash. But somehow they looked over the minor detail that Jeff is a shoot first center that doesn't make the other players around him better. Add to that he disappears for games at a time.
CBJ brass got a taste of the real Carter right after the trade when they had to go to the Jersey shore to convince him it was going to be okay in Columbus.
There can't be one team left in the NHL that would be willing to take this guy at full value. I think you are right that CBJ are going to have to take a hit but I think it's going to be a pretty decent hit.
Voracek (1st Rd), 8th in Couturier and a third was a lot to give up for Carter.
As for the Kings being a good fit for Carter.... why would the Kings want to reunite two party boys that caused a huge divide in a locker room & were known for their drinking/partying? They can't think that it's not going to revert back to that if they were reunited. I think the Kings would be taking a big step backwards if they were to deal for Carter.
Better to have Carter disappear for games at a time then penner, stoll, and richardson disappear for months at a time.
As for Carter's attitude, I'd be pretty devistated if I took a pay cut to essentially play the rest of my career in Philly just to be traded out of the blue to the worst team in the league. He got over it, he hasn't complained to the media, or requested a trade which is a lot more than others would do.
The locker room problems, which started with the media, and was then brought to the locker room through their intervention, was over analyzed and more of a shot in the dark than anything. The real problem then stemmed from the inclusion of Chris Pronger, who should have been the captain and not richards, and the owenership jumping the gun in making him captain. That plus the subsequent firing of John Stevens during only a 5 game losing streak (the team was still over .500 and not given a fair chance to get things moving in the right direction) was the reason for the Richards and Carter attitude problem. Never the less, I believe it was still the Flyers who made it to the Cup Finals that year with Carter and Richards still being the regular season points leaders for the team and combined for 35 points in 35 games played between the two of them in that years post season.
But hey, who wants that? Maybe the Kings will take a step forward if they resign Penner instead...
@clothehsnager13
For me to explain why Carter's supposedly cancerous locker room attitude and other potential problems are overly media hyped, were going to need to backtrack a little bit.
First of all the media did not over-hype this the issues circulating around Jeff Carter and Mike Richards. If anything they did not uncover enough info. Lombardi, Stevens and Hextal are well aware of the issues surrounding these two and why bringing Carter to LA to unite with Mike Richards would be of poor decision.
Let me start with John Stevens was brought in as head coach because Richards and Carter were to be the cornerstone of the Flyers. They said they needed a head coach who was not as tough on young players as Hitchcock. These players had a good deal of respect for Stevens as a player-coach, but at the same time the group of Richards, Carter, Eager, Upshall and Lupul were known to have partied too much. Upshall and Eager were sent off to other organizations to send the message that the partying would not be tolerated.
At the same time Stevens insisted that he would would instill more discipline and hold the players accountable for their actions. To accomplish this Stevens tried to treat Carter and Richards as men with responsibility. He made them part of the Leadership group. However they didn't limit their partying, instead they increased it. The team was eliminated first round of the playoffs.
The Flyers Organization again tried to address the issue of excess partying and poor fitness levels by trading away one of their best buddies Lupul, They brought in a natural leader in Pronger who Richards felt was a threat. Management made him Captain and gave Carter the "A". Richards began to clash with the media. To make matters worse, Richards began to clash with the veterans Timonen and Briere. They felt the young players weren't fully dedicated and were still partying too much off the ice. Before long due to the continued partying and lack of conditioning, the organization felt Stevens could not change the actions of the young core. Stevens was soon traded for a more disciplinarian type coach in Laviolette...... And you know the rest of the story.
Although Carter and Richards had their greatest success under Stevens, what makes you think anything has really changed?
Carter showed his true colors the moment he was traded. He locked himself in his shore house away from everyone. He wouldn't talk to his new organization and issued very little through his agent. Eventually Carter reported to Columbus after the Blue Jackets coach and Nash came to visit. Carter did nothing to prepare himself for the season, thus...the injury filled season ....and now their own media was on NHL Live and said, "The Jackets want to trade THE PLAYER to get him out of the organization. This is not a salary dump."
There are other forwards to be sought after, I should hope that Stevens insists to Kings management to not resurrect that sunken ship.
JackStraw
@clothehsnager13 - I admit that I didn't read all of that, but I actually think it could work. I would not say that Carter and Richards were "consistently amazing", but they are both good players. I think both would be happier if they were on the same team, seeing as how they are best friends. And getting back with Stevens should be a good thing for Carter. The problem with Carter (well, one problem) is that he plays center and is not much of a playmaker. There was no way he was ever going to be the set-up guy for Rick Nash, that was a big mistake on Columbus' part. But if he can be matched with the right line mates he can certainly score some goals. Just keep him away from the Southern California beaches.
KingSkaggz24
Bleh, Jeff Carter wouldnt be bad, but him playing center gets me a little worried. I dont think we can have Kopitar,Richards,Carter,Stoll all in the center position. And im also thinking it's going to take about that same as it will to get Rick Nash; Jonathan Bernier,Jack Johnson,Toffoli/Good Prospect.
So would you rather have a lineup that looks like this.
Rick Nash-Anze Kopitar-Justin Williams
Dustin Brown-Mike Richards-Penner/Gagne
or this
Dustin Brown-Anze Kopitar-Justin Williams
Jeff Carter-Mike Richards-Penner/Gagne
Carter/Richards can play on the same line, despite both better as centers.
And im also thinking it's going to take about that same as it will to get Rick Nash
I'm sure Carter would come a lot cheaper than Nash.
Bleh, Jeff Carter wouldnt be bad, but him playing center gets me a little worried.
Is it his inability to make a 3-foot pass?
Or his nearly complete unawareness of what's going on around him?
@JackStraw - Between those two things, it's a lethal combination for a so-called "center." Perhaps what is most shocking is that he manged to play center all the way into Jr and was drafted as one. The guy is the anti-center: he makes those around him worse.
Edited February 15, 2012 by Podein25
He's no long snapper, that's for sure.
It seems as if LA is talking to Columbus again.......talking Carter for Jack Johnson + pick.......according to Dregger
That's closer to what Carter is actually worth.
Homer got Jake and Cooter for him. Outstanding return.
I don't think Carter will make a positive difference in LA, it is more of the same. Plus Carter had his breakout season with Lupul.
but him playing center gets me a little worried. I dont think we can have Kopitar,Richards,Carter,Stoll all in the center position
This actually makes a pretty good line.
You are right that Carter is not a center.
When Carter and Richard's played on the same line they were just okay. You'd think they would have a big spark but it's kind of fizzled. Might be worth a shot again.
I still don't think that's what's best for both of their carriers but whatever. Just my opinion.
According to Bob Mckenzie on TSN he just said the Kings aren't done. His sources indicate that Bernier and Brown are mentioned in many trade possibilities!
JvR & Bob for Bernier & Dustin Brown!
Get it done, Homer!!!


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JBL E55BT over-ear wireless headphones review
Christian de Looper April 15, 2017 Over-Ear
Decent soundNice designQuite comfortable
Could use more high-mids
JBL is known for offering great headphones at a decent price, and the company is showing no signs of slowing. In fact, at recently launched the new E-Series, and we're already reviewed two of the models in that series: the JBL E35 and the JBL E25BT. Now, we're looking at the biggest pair of headphones in the series, called the JBL E55BT, a pair of over-ear bluetooth headphones aimed at offering users a slightly larger option in the lineup.
But do the E55BT's live up to the JBL name? We put them to the test to find out.
The first thing you'll notice about the JBL E55BT headphones is their design, and they carry a very similar design to other headphones in the series. The pair we reviewed are red, however the headphones also come in black, blue, green, and white. If you're looking for the sleekest headphones, the black pair are the ones to go for — but the colored headphones look pretty good too.
The JBL E55BT headphones have a distinctive JBL look. They feature the JBL logo on either ear cup, and are very rounded and nice looking.
In general, the headphones are made from a solid plastic, and while we would have liked to see a little more metal used on them, they don't feel like they'll break easily. On the left ear cup, you'll find a microUSB port, while the right ear cup houses the power button, volume up and volume down buttons, and a center multi-use button. You'll also get an aux port, which lets you listen to music with a cable, even if the batteries on the headphones run out.
Speaking of the controls on the right ear cup, it'll take a little time to get used to their placement. All three buttons are placed right next to each other, which gets a little confusing at times — but you'll get used to it.
While over-ear, JBL clearly built these to be portable-ish. The ear cups can swivel 90 degrees, which is nice to see, and helps fit them into narrower spaces. Having said that, the headphones do not come with a carry bag or case — which is a pretty serious omission on JBL's part.
What you will find in the box is a microUSB charging cable and a 3.5mm aux cable — but that's about it apart from the headphones.
In general, the headphones look pretty good. While the build materials could be slightly better quality, and a carry case or pouch of some kind would be very welcome, the headphones are solid and well-designed.
The headphones don't just look good — they're really quite comfortable too. There's copious amounts of foam in the ear cups, meaning you can wear them for hours at a time without them getting uncomfortable.
The comfort is also largely owed to the fact that these are over-ear headphones rather than on-ear or in-ear headphones. They're actually pretty small for over-ear headphones, and those with larger ears may find the headphones still pressing on the outsides of their ears. For use, however, they offered a perfect fit.
Perhaps the only downside in the comfort department is that we could have used slightly more foam in the headband. That will be the main point of discomfort for most people, and while it's certainly not a deal-breaker for us, it is something to keep in mind.
So the headphones look good and are quite comfortable — but how do they sound? Turns out, they sound pretty damn good. But they're not perfect.
Let's start with the bass, which is deep, punchy, and well-tuned. JBL seems to have put a heavy emphasis on bass for the E-Series of headphones, and that shows in the JBL E55BTs. Bass is nice and powerful without getting muddy, and those looking for a nice bass boost will appreciate how these sound. This is largely thanks to the relatively large 50mm drivers.
The mid-range is decently well-tuned, but it could use a few changes. For starters, the low-mids are quite warm and strong, which is a good thing. The high-mids, however, are a little lacking, which takes away from some of the presence you would find in vocals and guitars.
The high frequencies are well-tuned and sound good for what's there. We would have liked to see a little more of the lower high-end in the JBL E55BT's, which would help them sound a little clearer and more detailed. The headphones definitely skew towards the low frequencies — which isn't always a bad thing — but in this case the cost is some of their clarity. Still, the higher highs sound good, and help give the headphones some presence.
The soundstage offered by the headphones is pretty good, and they don't distort easily, which is nice. They aren't, however, very isolating — and if you're looking for a pair of noise canceling headphones we recommend looking elsewhere.
When it comes to general performance, the JBL E55BT headphones have quite a lot to offer. For starters, the headphones have a 20-hour battery life, which is quite nice. It's not over-the-top amazing — but it's on the higher end of average, for sure.
The headphones connect to your listening devices through Bluetooth, so you'll get a 10m range, or around 33ft. That will depend on obstacles, but is generally pretty standard.
JBL has hit a home run here. Sure, they're not perfect, but for this price, the JBL E55BT headphones can't really be beat in the over-ear headphone segment. They offer a nice sound quality, look great, and are very comfortable. If you have $150 to spend on a pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones, these are the ones to go for.
Because of how high-quality these headphones are, they've achieved the Headphone Review Silver Medal.
JBL $149.95
Frequency response 20Hz – 20kHz Active noise cancellation
Driver size 50mm Noise attenuation Unknown
Dynamic On-ear controls Yes
Closed Microphone Yes
Sensitivity Unknown Earpad material Foam
Rated impedance
32Ω Magnet material Unknown
Unknown Water resistance No
Rated input power
Unknown Battery life 20 Hours
Maximum input power
Unknown Wireless distance 10m (33ft)
Bluetooth Cable length 1.2m (4ft)
Wired connection
3.5mm Case type N/A
Detachable cable
Yes In-the-box
Weight Unknown Colors Black, blue, red, green, white
BluetoothClosedDynamicE55BTJBLSilverWireless
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Q: Failed to deserialize user out of session I want to be able to delete users from my database, but as soon as I do it, if the user is logged in and the user tries to refresh the page I get the following error:
Error: Failed to deserialize user out of session
Here's my code:
passport.deserializeUser((id, done) => {
  pool.query(`SELECT * FROM users WHERE id = $1`, [id], (err, results) => {
    if (err) {
      return done(err);
    }
    return done(null, results.rows[0]);
  });
});
}

A: You need to create some condition to handle if there is not a record in your database.
Here is an example. You may need to adjust the if condition based on what you are expecting to be returned from the database if a record doesn't exist.
passport.deserializeUser((id, done) => {
  pool.query(`SELECT * FROM users WHERE id = $1`, [id], (err, results) => {
    if (err) return done(err);
    if (results.rows[0]) {
      return done(null, results.rows[0]);
    } else {
      return done(null, false)
    }

  });
});
}


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Watch Jimmy Page Scores Other Guitarist Out Of Town
via Oliver Patrick Loughnan / Youtube
Jimmy Page, multi-instrumentalist musician and virtuoso British classic rock guitarist known for having been the founding member of Led Zeppelin from 1968 until its dissolution in 1980, and is considered one of the greatest, most influential, and versatile musicians and guitarists of all time.
In the video below, during an interview, he talked about his passion for the guitar and was asked to grade other guitarists – even himself, and the way he smiled when he heard his guitar solo with the Yardbird's song, Smile On Me. He graded himself 11 because he is a living legend, forerunner of the double-neck guitar and one of the first to use a cello bow to strike his Les Paul, a fan of the occult and responsible for creating guitar solos that seemed to come from another planet, as well as being an emblem of rock. And he's Jimmy Page who also single-handedly influenced countless later guitarists.
Keep going for the video below:


I was adopted into a loving Catholic family as an infant. I praise God for the gift of life and I long to give my life back to Him in thanksgiving. Unfortunately, however, I didn't always appreciate my faith. During my childhood, I was the type of kid who was bored at Mass and I didn't fully understand my Catholic faith or the Sacraments. Upon entering high school, I encountered some challenging times. At one point, I was even tempted to join another religious denomination because I had never fully understood or appreciated my Catholic faith. I believed in God, but Catholicism, at the time, felt very difficult for me to embrace.
A Youth 2000 retreat during my junior year of high school changed my life forever. At home, I had been a bratty, mopey, strong-willed teenager. At school, I was a 4.5 GPA-perfectionist who wanted to look good on the outside to my teachers and friends. I was living two different lives.
At this Youth 2000 retreat, I walked into a gym full of over 500 teenagers, including many priests and religious in full habit singing praise and worship music. I was astounded! At first I wanted to run away, not knowing what was going on or why they were so excited. As the weekend went on, I questioned, What was it that they had? That closeness to Christ, that living for Him? I wanted that... I heard talks about the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, about Mary and the Saints, about my Faith. I had NO idea that Jesus was truly present in the Eucharist! I learned that Mary is truly my Mother and that the Saints are like our best friends in heaven who pray for us and give us examples to imitate.
…And then there were the Sisters! ...Young Sisters in full habit who were normal and played Frisbee with us. On that Saturday night during Eucharistic Adoration, I asked Jesus for His help and grace because I knew I couldn't do it on my own anymore. I needed Him. In an instant I loved my Faith. I loved the Church. I loved Jesus in the Eucharist and I wanted to become His Bride like the beautiful example of the Sisters around me. I left that weekend totally changed. My Mom, upon my return home, was very surprised at the transformation.
I attended college in spite of my fervent desire to enter the convent right after high school. It was good for me. I needed time to "grow up", to mature after my mountaintop experience. I decided to major in Theology, not wanting to give my life to anything else but Christ and His Church, whatever form that might take.
In college, I met and dated some wonderful young men, which also drew me back toward thoughts of marriage. At one point, I had gotten so far from my call to the religious life that it wasn't even an option in my mind anymore. Suddenly I no longer wanted to be a Sister…that was a naive teenage dream. Who was I to think I could possibly do that?! I talked too much, I was too weak, not the right type of person to become a Sister, not pious enough…and I liked boys…that was a problem, right? ...Wrong! I learned that my natural desires to be a wife and mother are totally fulfilled in the religious life, but in a spiritual way.
In the end, it was the last young man I dated who sat me on my front porch one night on a front-porch swing. He looked at me and told me that I needed to consider the religious life again: "I see you at Mass, I see you on retreats, I see you at prayer…there's something there that you have to discern before you date anybody else!" I covered my ears and begged him to stop. I gave him all my excuses about how I'd never make a good sister, and he just listened patiently. Finally, he took my hands off my ears and put them in my lap, saying, "Elizabeth, the King of the Universe is on His knee asking you to be His Bride and you're telling Him 'no'." I suddenly realized I had been running. The grace of my original call that had grown and matured came rushing back. I cried...and then I said, "Yes".
I went on a retreat with some Sisters and finally to our Carmelite Sisters. I had a great attraction to the Carmelite saints, especially St. Therese. I had found our order online during high school after Youth 2000 via Google. I knew I felt called to be a Carmelite, but not cloistered. In turn, I had been in contact with our community for several years before asking to enter. I went on a few vocation retreats and finally asked to enter mid-way through college. Because of a full-scholarship, it was determined that I should finish college, and therefore I was a candidate for my last years of college. I entered the summer following my college graduation and I made my First Profession of Vows in July 2014. God is so good and His mercy is endless. Praise Him for never giving up on me!


On Thursday, Dec. 18, Chunichi Dragons center fielder Yohei Oshima caved in and agreed to a contract for ¥74 million for the 2015 season in the third meeting in which the team failed to budge from their original offer.
The 29-year-old is an excellent fielder, whose offensive numbers are diminished by playing at Nagoya Dome. A year ago, with Oshima coming off an injury-affected season that saw him bat just .248, Chunichi gave him the largest pay cut they could without giving him the option of turning it down in favor of becoming a free agent. His new salary is ¥1 million shy of his deal for the 2013 season.
He said he considered going to arbitration but his wife talked him out of it. Arbitration in Japan is not a one-way street. In the past, the arbitrators have done a fair job of trying to see when a player is underpaid compared to his peers.
So the question is who are his most comparable peers and what are they paid?
Kajitani's salary was doubled to ¥46 million for next year after leading the CL in stolen bases. Kawabata got a raise to ¥85 million. Hirata signed for a ¥12 million raise at ¥47 million, Akiyama took a ¥3 million pay cut, Matsuda remained at ¥200 million for the 2nd year of his 2-year-deal after being hurt for much of 2014, while Hasegawa has yet to sign.
All in all, Oshima is pretty much on a par with his peers — as long as you don't include Softbank or Yomiuri, who are pretty liberal with the cash.
The Dragons are going to use whatever excuse they can to cut your salary, so you better hit for average. As for the title, I suppose some of you got it, since the red-cladHiroshima Carp are famous for their tight-fisted dealings with their players. The Dragons, whose parent company is a newspaper, the Chunichi Shinbun, have been cutting costs like crazy the past two seasons.
Hiroshima center fielder Yoshihiro Maru was the CL's best outfielder last season and just saw his pay increase from ¥51 million to ¥90 million. If he played for Yomiuri, he'd be making at least as much as Giants center fielder Hisayoshi Chono (¥180 million), who's not nearly as good.
Didn't Oshima play more games in center than some of the guys on the list???
I didn't compare Oshima only with center fielders per se, but with players who had similar offensive and defensive value for the season as a whole, thus Hirata and Kawabata and Matsuda get in there, while Hasegawa is primarily a right fielder.
Very cool data. I'm just taking my first steps into the NPB realm of baseball. I'm just guessing that Win Shares are a sort of WAR calculation?
Win Shares are kind of like WAR, they were created by Bill James to assign each player his share of credit for his team's actual wins. They don't employ UZR, which is useful since UZR and WAR results in Japan are exclusively sold by subscription to teams. The public does not have access to them.


Small businesses struggle at times with creating an online presence. When they do, they might not be getting the most out of their efforts. Utilizing social media and a website can help to brand an online presence.
The NSBA is holding a discussion on "How to Make the Most of Your Online Presence." The discussion will help you leverage the utilization of websites and social media.
This teleconference on April 10th from 1-1:45pm EDT will provide best practices and how to drive business through a website as well as tips from small-business owners and experts on the best uses for social media in the small-business world.


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The Great Conjunction
Karolina Smolova
Gyani Pradhan Wong Ah Sui
My father comes from generations of wheat farmers in the Chinese countryside. When I visited in 2019, I learned that my grandfather had sold the farmland in order to keep up with changing times. While I saw this as an erasure of my family history, my grandfather pointed out a swath of plum trees outside of his house that were planted by his own grandfather. As long as the trees remained, nothing would truly ever change.
Plum Town is a love letter to family, heritage, and the people and places who have made us who we are today.
Kelly Yu
Kelly Yu is a Swedish-born, New Orleans raised, Chinese-American writer and director. Her work is driven by a deep fascination with finding humanity in the absurd, as well as exploring complex familial relationships and cultural identity often through an "east-meets-west" lens. Her short films have screened at film festivals around the country, with her most recent short Plum Town winning the Grand Jury Award at Boston Independent Film Festival and awarded her the NFFTY New Talent Award for Best Director Under 25. The feature script of the same name placed as finalist for the 2021 WGA Michael Collyer Screenwriting Fellowship and the 2021 Black List Feature Lab. Kelly holds a B.F.A from the USC Cinematic Arts, and is currently in development on her debut feature film, Familyland, set in Taiwan about the Asian family rental industry.


The Paradigm building at Thorpe Park in Leeds has been sold for £10.2m.
Scarborough International Properties and its partner, Legal & General, have sold a prime office building which consists of 31,650 sq ft of Grade A office space across three floors and 122 car parking spaces.
It is fully let on 10-year leases to four tenants, Pure Retirement (12,575 sq ft), Wates Construction (10,275 sq ft), EP UK Investments Limited (6,250 sq ft), and Renew Holdings (2,550 sq ft).
Located directly off Junction 46 of the M1 motorway, Thorpe Park Leeds is an established business location with 800,000 sq ft of development built and occupied to date, including 600,000 sq ft of offices. More than 60 blue chip businesses occupy space at Thorpe Park Leeds employing around 4,500 people.