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Murders of LGBT People in the US Increased by 86% Last Year
FEELING BESIEGED: Mourners in San Diego, California, gather under an LGBT pride flag at a candlelight vigil in remembrance of victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida. | Photo: Reuters
For the first time since it started tracking anti-LGBTQ homicides 20 years ago, the NCAVP decided to release a mid-year report in order to raise awareness about the staggering increase of anti-LGBT violence.
The latest report by the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs revealed Monday that 52 LGBT persons have been killed in the United States in 2017, representing an 86 percent increase compared with the previous year, for an average of one homicide of an LGBTQ person per week.
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The report only counts single incidents and does not include the Pulse Nightclub shooting that killed 49 people in 2016 in the comparison with 2017.
For the last five years, NCAVP has documented a consistent and steadily rising number of reports of homicides of transgender women of color, which continued into 2017 with 71% of the victims this year being people of color: 31 (60%) of the victims were Black, 4 (8%) were Latinx, 2 (4%) were Asian, and 1 (2%) was Native.
The great majority (67 percent) were age 35 and under and were shot dead in 59 percent of the total number of homicides, including three killed by police officers.
New York and Texas recorded the most anti-LGBTQ homicides, with 7 victims in Texas and 6 victims in New York, followed with Georgia, Louisiana and Florida.
The researchers found that almost half of the cases were related to hooking up online or through personal ads. "There appears to be a trend of targeting queer, bi, or gay cisgender men for violence, robbery and homicides, and other cisgender men are using these sites to identify and harm them," reads the report.
The coalition that has been publishing the annual report on the LGBTQ hate crimes since 1996, has stated that the most severely impacted, are people of color, transgender, and gender non-conforming people as they make up the majority of victims of LGBTQ and HIV-affected related hate violence.
On the same day, the Brazilian-based organization Grupo Gay de Bahia released a report finding those anti-LGBT crimes had increased in 10 Latin American countries, with Brazil heading the list with 958 killed in the past three years —half of them last year.
In Latin America, the increase recorded is partially due to the fact that authorities are only recently taking into account the gender of the victims of homicide.
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John Cena Would Love to Return for Fast 10
Fast and Furious 9 star John Cena would love the chance to reunite with his newfound family in the upcoming sequel Fast 10. The WWE superstar-slash-actor, who is currently appearing as the antihero Peacemaker on HBO Max, recently revealed to Good Morning America that, while it's unlikely audiences will see him wearing the shiny, toilet seat-esque helmet in Fast and Furious 10, he is hopeful that you will see him return as Jakob Toretto.
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import contextlib
import warnings
import hashlib
import os
import io
import collections

import decorator

def tuplize(x):
    if type(x) is not tuple:
        return (x,)
    return x

def overrides(cls):
    def decorator(func):
        if not hasattr(cls, func.__name__):
            raise AssertionError("%r does not override %r"
                                 % (func, cls.__name__))
        return func
    return decorator

# Concept from: http://stackoverflow.com/a/11157649/579416
def duration_time(relative_delta):
    attrs = ['years', 'months', 'days', 'hours', 'minutes', 'seconds',
             'microseconds']
    results = []
    for attr in attrs:
        value = getattr(relative_delta, attr)
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    if results:
        text = results[-1]
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            text = ', and '.join([', '.join(results[:-1]), text])
        return text
    else:
        # Great Scott! No time has passed!
        return '0 %s' % attrs[-1]

def md5sum(filepath):
    md5 = hashlib.md5()
    with open(str(filepath), mode='rb') as fh:
        for chunk in iter(lambda: fh.read(io.DEFAULT_BUFFER_SIZE), b""):
            md5.update(chunk)
    return md5.hexdigest()

def md5sum_directory(directory):
    directory = str(directory)
    sums = collections.OrderedDict()
    for root, dirs, files in os.walk(directory, topdown=True):
        dirs[:] = sorted([d for d in dirs if not d[0] == '.'])
        for file in sorted(files):
            if file[0] == '.':
                continue

            path = os.path.join(root, file)
            sums[os.path.relpath(path, start=directory)] = md5sum(path)
    return sums

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def warning():
    def _warnformat(msg, category, filename, lineno, file=None, line=None):
        return '%s:%s: %s: %s\n' % (filename, lineno, category.__name__, msg)

    default_warn_format = warnings.formatwarning
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        warnings.formatwarning = default_warn_format

# Descriptor protocol for creating an attribute that is bound to an
# (arbitrarily nested) attribute accessible to the instance at runtime.
class LateBindingAttribute:
    def __init__(self, attribute):
        self._attribute = attribute

    def __get__(self, obj, cls=None):
        attrs = self._attribute.split('.')
        curr_attr = obj
        for attr in attrs:
            curr_attr = getattr(curr_attr, attr)
        return staticmethod(curr_attr).__get__(obj, cls)

# Removes the first parameter from a callable's signature.
class DropFirstParameter(decorator.FunctionMaker):
    @classmethod
    def from_function(cls, function):
        return cls.create(function, "return None", {})

    def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
        super().__init__(*args, **kwargs)
        self.signature = self._remove_first_arg(self.signature)
        self.shortsignature = self._remove_first_arg(self.shortsignature)

    def _remove_first_arg(self, string):
        return ",".join(string.split(',')[1:])[1:]

def _immutable_error(obj, *args):
    raise TypeError('%s is immutable.' % obj.__class__.__name__)

class ImmutableBase:
    def _freeze_(self):
        """Disables __setattr__ when called. It is idempotent."""
        self._frozen = True  # The particular value doesn't matter

    __delattr__ = __setitem__ = __delitem__ = _immutable_error

    def __setattr__(self, *args):
        # This doesn't stop silly things like
        # object.__setattr__(obj, ...), but that's a pretty rude thing
        # to do anyways. We are just trying to avoid accidental mutation.
        if hasattr(self, '_frozen'):
            _immutable_error(self)
        super().__setattr__(*args)

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I booked Scaldbeck house for my husbands 30th and it did not disappoint. The house is very spacious, great amenities and great location.
The beds were extremely comfortable and the rooms were spacious as we had travel cots for the three babies amongst our party. My husband and I had the master room 'knot' which was huge!
We will highly recommend this house to people we know looking for luxury and relaxation in Norfolk.
I booked this as a family getaway for my mums 60th and wow what a place!! Its tradition that we stay in larger houses for best birthdays and i have to say this is the best place we have stayed by far!!
The house itself was superb and finished to the highest standards and felt very homely! the grounds were absolutely stunning with superb views out to blakeney point and it felt secluded being located off the road, but also accessible to nearby seaside towns being a short drive away!
The games room was fantastic and with this and the courtyard is a great place to entertain the whole famlly!
The owner James from initial booking was so helpful and nice, which i have found to be rare in previous experiences of booking last venues and could not help us out enough! When i had a problem with the heating he was on hand within 30 minutes and even set up our BBQ for us and was a throughly nice person!


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A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred in southern Dominica, with a focal depth of 10 kilometers
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According to the website of the United States Geological Survey, at 8:19 local time on the 27th, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred near the city of Peralta, Azua Province, southern Dominican Province, with a focal depth of 10 kilometers.
According to local media reports, there are no casualties reported for the time being, and there is a clear earthquake in the capital Santo Domingo and other places.
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We've identified the top hotels near Rodeo Drive. The properties are sorted by U.S. News rank. You can filter your search based on hotel class, amenities and brand to find the best hotel for you. Explore your options and book one of the best hotels near Rodeo Drive below.
A new addition to the luxury hotel scene in Los Angeles, the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills opened in June 2017. This Hilton-affiliated property occupies a prime spot on Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards, putting guests near shopping and dining hot spots in Beverly Hills. Accommodations are outfitted in a cream and white color scheme, with espresso machines, minibars and bathrooms with two sinks and a separate shower and bathtub. Some rooms and suites also come equipped with terraces overlooking the city. Those looking for pampering should head to La Prairie Spa for a rejuvenating facial, body treatment or massage, or book an appointment at the Tracey Cunningham Salon. Fitness buffs can work out in the 24-hour gym or enjoy rooftop yoga (on weekends). Also available on the rooftop: a pool (a guest favorite) and The Rooftop by JG, which serves cocktails and light bites. For something more substantial, head to Jean-Georges Beverly Hills. Travelers rave about the exceptional service here, the hotel's location and all of its facilities. However, they warn a stay at this Waldorf Astoria outpost won't come cheap. To save some coin, Hilton Honors members can use accrued points to pay for rooms.
This hotel looks like it belongs somewhere along the Mediterranean Sea, with classic archways, soaring columns, trickling fountains and polished walkways. But previous guests assure that the amenities found here befit discerning Beverly Hills clientele. Located just a few blocks from Rodeo Drive, the Montage Beverly Hills treats visitors to amenities such as a sprawling spa, rooftop pool and refined American cuisine at The Restaurant. Guest rooms here are as sumptuous as the rest of the property: Design elements such as antique wooden furnishings, upholstered chaise lounges and marble and mosaic tiled bathrooms that evoke old Hollywood-era glamour. Plus, rooms include more modern amenities such as in-room tablets, flat-screen flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. According to many recent visitors, the Montage Beverly Hills is the place to go for L.A. luxury.
Guests of all ages (and pets, too) can expect star treatment at this Viceroy property. Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, L'Ermitage pulls out all the stops, boasting spacious, swanky suites complete with walk-in closets, platform beds, complimentary internet access and private bars. (And for those traveling with pets, the hotel is happy to provide everything from beds to welcome treats.) If you're here on business, the hotel's in-room business centers will ensure your 9-to-5 doesn't suffer from the change of scenery. And for those looking to relax, L'Ermitage boasts a full-service spa and a rooftop pool with 360-degree views of the city. The hotel's on-site eatery, Avec Nous, is a French-style bistro. The hotel's location sandwiched between downtown Los Angeles and Santa Monica puts guests within reasonable driving distance of multiple points of interest, including Venice Beach and the Griffith Observatory. Note that valet parking is $50 per night, though.
This iconic hotel has been welcoming LA's elite since 1928. Close to the shops of Rodeo Drive, the Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills stands prominently along Wilshire Boulevard. (In fact, if you recall, a certain "Pretty Woman" once left this very hotel to do a little Rodeo Drive shopping of her own.) But a supreme location and the ability to please high-end clientele doesn't mean the Beverly Wilshire is one bit pretentious. Backed by the Four Seasons, the Beverly Wilshire is known for its excellent customer service. Paying the lofty room rates will get you more than smiles, though: Guest rooms here earn high praise from recent visitors for their stylish decor, marble bathrooms, private bars and complimentary internet access. Travelers also speak highly of CUT by Wolfgang Puck and the relaxing in-house spa.
The Mosaic Hotel Beverly Hills offers an intimate and peaceful environment. The hotel is one of the smallest, most understated luxury hotels in Los Angeles, housing only 49 guest rooms. But many recent guests say it's exactly what they were looking for. Accommodations include amenities such as Nespresso machines, luxurious linens and marble bathrooms with white stone vanities and rainfall showers. Recent guests describe The Mosaic as the city's little secret, noting that the hotel offers great value compared to other Beverly Hills properties. Many visitors say that lounging by the pool was one of their favorite experiences at the hotel. Although it may be small, the pool offers a secluded oasis in which to enjoy a mid-afternoon snack (or drink).
The Crescent Hotel draws visitors in with its prime location in Beverly Hills, California – which sits a mile south of Rodeo Drive and 12 miles west of downtown Los Angeles – and its quirky boutique vibe. Guest rooms feature bold colors, fabrics and furnishings, plus amenities like sleep sound machines and iPod docking stations. Additional perks, such as wardrobe steaming services, Wi-Fi access, a daily breakfast buffet and evening beer and wine receptions, are covered by the nightly $20 hotel fee. There is no restaurant located on-site, but guests can order room service or visit one of the area's eateries for a more substantial meal. Available facilities include a bar and the Iconic Images Gallery, where a rotating collection of contemporary artwork is on display. Prior travelers were especially fond of the hotel's clean rooms and helpful staff, although many wished the property's accommodations were larger. Basic Itty Bitty rooms, as their name suggests, offer little space (just 130 square feet), while the largest rooms only measure 300 square feet.
The Beverly Hilton is a classic, but some say it can't keep up with the newest, hippest hotels of Los Angeles. In fact, it's probably better known as the home of the Golden Globe Awards (which take place annually in the International Ballroom) than it is as a place to spend the night. However, the 569 rooms – which feature Egyptian cotton linens, Bose Wave music systems and BABOR Beauty toiletries – hint at luxury, though some guests say that the accommodations here feel dated. The hotel staff, on the other hand, earns props from visitors, who say that The Beverly Hilton's employees were friendly and efficient. For a true taste of Hollywood glam, grab a table at CIRCA 55, a 1950s-inspired restaurant that serves up tasty plates of California fare. Or, lounge by the largest heated hotel pool in Beverly Hills. You'll find this L.A. standby in Beverly Hills, of course, along Wilshire Boulevard.
Los Angeles visitors looking to exercise their credit cards in the city's renowned shopping scene will find a convenient jumping-off point at the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel. Sitting right on Rodeo Drive, this boutique hotel provides 88 stylish accommodations with custom artwork, iPod docking stations and flat-screen TVs – some rooms also feature balconies with views of Beverly Hills. Guests don't hold back when it comes to praising the Luxe's customer service, and most were pleased with the hotel's facilities. The Luxe Rodeo Drive provides complimentary Wi-Fi access to visitors while the On Rodeo Bistro & Lounge earns praise from travelers for its French-Californian fusion cuisine.
This addition to the Beverly Hills hotel scene wowed guests with its whimsical design and trendy atmosphere. Visitors note that the guest rooms here are smaller than those at competing hotels, but what they lack in size, they make up for in amenities: All SIRTAJ accommodations have Samsung Smart TVs, iPod docking stations, Lavazza espresso machines and complimentary wireless internet access. Travelers are especially fond of the farm-to-table Italian and Indian cuisine served at SIRTAJ's in-house restaurant, p.s. beverly hills. The customer service is also a selling point for visitors – SIRTAJ guests have access to personal shoppers, personal stylists and personal trainers at Equinox Fitness (located a few blocks west). You'll find this boutique property just off Wilshire Boulevard.


Over the last year, property investments in Wedderburn, 3518 have given investors a capital gain of -22.75%. This compares very badly with the 4.75% for VIC as a whole.
Taking the average capital gain, or increase in median house value, Wedderburn,3518 has racked up an average of -22.75% over the period. This ranks it number 1781th in the whole country for real estate investors looking at median house price increases.
When looking to buy, or assessing what properties are really achieving at sale, it's essential for property investors to take into account what discounts are being offered in Wedderburn, 3518. Typically our figures indicate that -9.01% is being offered, which puts this VIC suburb at 995th most discounted overall in Australia.
Residents and property investors in Wedderburn have been waiting around 92.75 days to sell a property.


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Strategy the most amazing journey possible with our list of the top things to do in Queens. Museum of the Moving Image Picture Copyright: Scott Josephson This state-of-the-art space in the hip Astoria neighborhood is a must-visit for cinephiles and pop culture fans. It brings to life the history of movies and tv through interactive exhibits.
Try your skills with sound and movie editing in private cubicles. Spoil your inner kid and come in person with your favorite muppets in the long-term Jim Henson Exhibition. There's something for everybody at this all-ages educational experience. The museum wouldn't be complete without the gorgeous Sumner M. Redstone Theater, including unique screenings and conversations with star guests - not to mention, it's arguably the cleanest cinema in New York City.
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The sculptures are built on-site, and visitors can leisurely take them in totally free. A block far from the park is the Noguchi Museum, displaying a large collection of Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi's work. The museum features its own outside sculpture garden. Address: 32-01 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, New york city Authorities website: https://socratessculpturepark.
The biggest park in Queens includes a number of top tourist attractions and cultural organizations in the district, consisting of the Queens Botanical Garden, New York Hall of Science, Queens Museum, Queens Theater, and. Also here are large open spaces; a zoo; and leisure activities like boating, biking, and hiking. It likewise plays host to the U - Car Leasing - Queens, NY Doctors.S.
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The Bark At The Park occasions throughout the year attract sports fans and their pooches to the Coca-Cola Corner for an exciting day out at the ball video game. Those aiming to discover the history of the Mets can check out the Mets Hall of Popularity & Museum, located next to the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, for highlight videos, interactive kiosks, and prizes from the 1969 and 1986 World Series wins.
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Throughout non-game days, visitors can take a tour of the ballpark and have access to some of the limited locations. Main site: https://www. mlb.com/mets/ballpark Gantry Plaza State Park Among the finest locations to check out to see the sun set amongst the high-rise buildings of midtown Manhattan is the Gantry Plaza State Park, situated across the East River in Long Island City.
Walk along the riverfront with your leashed pet dog, take a selfie in front of the landmark 1936 red neon Pepsi-Cola indication, or take in the beautiful gardens and mist fountain. The park boasts basketball and handball courts, play areas, and a fishing pier. It can be reached via the 7 train or the East River Ferryboat.


Applications for participation in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, or EQIP, are due by Friday, December 21st, 2018. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services (USDA-NRCS) State Conservationist for Oklahoma, Gary O'Neill, encourages eligible producers and landowners to submit their applications and inquiries to their local USDA Field Service Center by the December 21st deadline to be considered for the current sign-up period.
EQIP provides producers and landowners with financial and technical assistance to plan and implement conservation practices that improve soil, water, air and other related natural resources on agricultural land and non-industrial private forest land.
NRCS accepts EQIP applications year-round but, deadlines are set periodically to consider eligible applications for funding. Applications submitted after the December 21st deadline will be considered for funding during later funding opportunities. To be considered for funding producers or landowners must submit a completed program application, establish farm records and provide other documents that support eligibility to be considered for financial assistance through EQIP. All applications will be considered without discrimination or bias.
"Oklahoma's farmers and ranchers have always been committed to conservation. I urge all producers to get their applications in by December 21st and continue Oklahoma's commitment to voluntary, local conservation," said O'Neill.


This Dash Cam features a G-sensor and loop recording. Please refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.
This is the lowest price I found on this 1080p Full HD Dash Cam currently at $14.99, Amazon sell this same cam for $60 + shipping and other random site wants $39.99. You can check out a review video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j9TfrnK7-A Base on the youtube video, it comes with all the accessories you need so you don't need to buy anything extra, like mount or micro sd card. It comes with 8GB microsd.
I only bought one to try it out. I suggest you don't try to buy 30 of these to resell. Just buy the amount you need so other SDer can buy some too. If you want to make money, resell might be an easy way to make money but it's a really bad way to make money for long term. You should get a job that offers pension so you won't go broke when you get old.
The Original Dash Cam Qube, small and compact 1080p Dash Cam from the company that started it all! 2 year manufacturers warranty, and nothing else you need to buy, everything is already included!
Jeez, people, it's only fifteen frickin dollars!
Of course you can get better with your fancy chipsets, higher resolution, capacitors, and all the bells and whistles you could hope for, but better costs significantly more than only fifteen frickin dollars.
For only fifteen frickin dollars, a camera that records the crucial seconds before an impact, even if at only 720p, is a helluva lot better than no camera at all and is a great deal.
I bought one to record myself sleeping.
Anyone have this and care to comment? Is this good to leave in the car mid summer at 97 degrees?
This looks identical to the Uniden ones I bought from Best Buy, just rebranded. I have been using them for years with no issues.
I couldn't find anything about this besides the youtube video, so I'm just buying one to try it out to see if it's good. $15 is not bad for a dash cam with lcd display, mounting kit and 8gb micro sd, the youtube video gives you an idea of what it looks like.
How much did you pay for your uniden at bestbuy?
Can't remember exactly, the first one I bought for retail way back so whatever that cost and the second one I got on one of their daily deals when it was discounted. Off the top of my head thinking maybe $35. The Uniden ones come with SD cards, don't know if these do?
I would steer clear of this camera. If it isn't mentioned on dashcamtalk.com its probably a red flag.
These comes with 8GB microsd, it comes with mounts and everything you need to get started. I figure $15 is not much to lose so I bought one to try it out. Bestbuy got these similar dash cam for $69.99 and you said you paid $35 for your 2nd one on sale, so this one for $15 is definitely worth a try.
The cams on that site are $50 to $400, I wouldn't pay $50 for a dash cam when an android phone that cost $50 can do the same and more. But for $15, I'll give it a try.
lol, the manufacturer website is selling for $49.99 so $14.99 is a steal.


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No Talking Points: Gay Skeletons In The Conservative Closet
Arizona Sheriff Paul Babeu, a rising Republican star, publicly admitted he was gay on Saturday, in order to combat accusations from a former boyfriend. He joins a long line of conservatives who came out of the closet only after scandal forced them to do so.
Filed under: Don Lemon
The freedom to privacy stills exist. No one should be forced to come out of the closet. Don addressed the story in a derogatory prejudicial tone.
February 20, 2012 at 1:50 am |
Thought the United States lived in a democracy. The right to choose. Most people choose to marry the opposite sex & start a family. Others choose to live in a same sex relationship....It is their right to choose without being harrassed about it. Any legal citizen has a right to choose, whether its to support the 2nd Amendment, their church belief whether it be Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist, Mormon, Quaker, Jehovah Witness, as they all believe in God. If you don't like the Constitution & the Amendments....move to Iran & become a Muslim. By the way I chose to have a family w/ the opposite sex,& don't label me as an activist. I believe in the right to choose.
February 20, 2012 at 10:17 am |
By the way Von, being gay or straight is not a choice you make - its the way your sexuality is defined at birth
February 20, 2012 at 12:32 pm |
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Don was talking about the hypocrisy of conservatives and the gay issue. Gays most often hide their homosexuality when part of the conservative establishment. They could move this evolution forward if they would be more vocal about it clearly not being a choice.
People wake up. Being gay is not a choice. You are born with it.
February 20, 2012 at 2:16 pm |
tom-ay
of course no one should be forced out of the closet, but lying has consequences too.
I agree that conservatives make a choice to keep a certain mask on and that many have skeletons in their closets. But forcing someone to out themselves is not right eitner. Maybe a no talking points on societal intolerance would be called for.
I don't think coming out is about having the right to choose. People often don't come out because of the climate of intolerance that is associated with being gay. People have the right to know who they are voting for, and what their politician stands for. Becomming a politician is a decision to put yourself in the public arena. Obviously who polticians are romantically involved with matters because it has been a huge part of American politics. The choice to not share their homosexuality isn't based on equality but based on fear of not being accepted by the people they are trying to represent. If a poltician is running for office, it is important to consider aspects of their life might affect their chances of getting elected before they run. Running without disclosure of their orientation can be seen as a misrepresentation becuase people should have the right to choose who they are voting for. Even though I think it is awful that people would choose not to vote for a person based on this, it is their right to know and choose who they want to represent them. I applaud Don for his willingness to cover such an issue althought as seen by the comments, people would rather this issue be hidden as it has been for far too long.
At this point in our modern civilization, with all the knowledge and the ability to communicate and understand each other, a person who is gay should not need to hide. Homosexuality is naturally occurs in a person. Gay people should not be burdened or made to be an outcast for no reason. It causes too many mental health issues and holds the person back for living the free live the work for and deserve.
Over the years I have known first hand many individuals whose same sex relationships were not a testament to the content of their earthy existenance. The GOP is not the group to represent those of a different sexual pursuation. We must move beyond short sighted opinions and prepare for the future. Look at the good things those out-of-the-closet are doing...Fighting aids, adopting children, providing safe haven for abused sexually challenged teenagers, williness to head activist goups against the supression of human rights, and standing strong for their personal convictions. Help them.
I find it interesting that of all people, Don Lemon is doing a story on coming out when it took him so long to come out himself. If anyone should know the struggles gay people face before and after they come out, it should be Don–you don't just "come out" and several months later start passing judgement, sir. While I agree that the segment addresses a legitimate issue, it shouldn't have been Don (or Anderson Cooper).
Who should it be? Apparently he knows about this first hand. If it is someone who just came out right away, how could the understand or appreciate the intricasies that come with waiting when you are a public figure. Ellen waited. Shoudl she be barred from addressing the issue?
alan two
Don Lemon: You allude in your report that Larry Craig was lying about his sexual orientation. In reality, he may only been guilty of omission. It is very possible that he did not think that a bi sexual orientation is the same as a gay sexual orientation. Therefore, when he stated that he is not gay nor was ever gay, he may have been telling the truth given his view of the difference.
scotty501
Cleary the ex went to a reporter to be vindictive. His story does not make sense. Its the typical petty witchy stuff. As a gay man i have seen a lot of that behavior. My opinion
hates latinos but don't hate gays? not consistant.!
I agree with Mark S. Hogan...my question is why would any LGBT person associate with these hate peddlers anyway?
Charlie...the point is that in the poitical arena, you are representing the people who vote for you and if you aren't the person you are protraying, you are basically lying to the people to get voted in. It's ok to lie to yourself and even friends and family, but when you are going to get elected to public office, people don't like to be lied to.
This fellow is coming out because his hypocrisy has been exposed, not his gayness. If he wasn't a Republican, it wouldn't be anybody's business. When you vote for Republicans you are supporting GayBashing, and by hiding his sexuality he became a lying hypocritical scumbag. By the way I am LGBT as well, but I've never voted knowingly for a homophobe. All Gay Republicans need to face the facts, Democrats are plenty conservative enough for ANYONE nowdays thanks to the Republicans' relentless pushing of the Overton Window, look it up.
I dont see how not adopting the label "GAY" means one is in the closet. Ive lived in Florence for a decade. The sheriff's sexuality was never hidden, it just wasn't announced from the loudspeakers. Babeu has been popular because of his deeds and views, not because of his sexuality. Its a sad state of affairs if we all have to live with labels attached. I know lots of gays who dont feel compelled to advertise it – they just are and they are accepted. As for this ex-boyfriend "Jose" – who apparently doesnt have the guts to reveal his real name – they have a word for an ex who creates a fake persona and "courts" someone on-line as a ruse to get them to meet: cyber stalker.
"Being gay is not a choice. You are born with it." I am so tired of this line. It is a total FICTION. There is no scientific basis for this argument. None. No one is born with a sexual preference. You are not born heterosexual any more than you are born with a predilection toward S&M or an appetite for pornography or an appetite for sexual aggression or misogyny. We are all born sexual beings, YES, that is correct. But our sexual appetites are informed and shaped OVER TIME through nurture (or lack of nurture), relationships, trauma, abuses, experimentation, curiosities, etc.
This ridiculous argument that people are BORN with a sexual appetites already determined (even though common sense tells us that newborns have no discernment, understanding, or "knowledge" of gender or genitalia, for that matter) has no bearing in SCIENCE. The only reason people keep repeating this foolishness is for POLITICAL purposes. Unfortunately, the more you repeat something, the more likely people are to start believing it.
March 4, 2012 at 2:31 am |
It is a choice....it is a behavior..........I will not die if I don't have straight sex and guy people will not die if they don't have homosexual sex.
Being bormn that way is not an excuse for sexual behavior. If sexual wants and desires are born into people then there should be no sex crimes at all because they were born that way and can't help it.
It is a behavior.
March 5, 2012 at 11:45 am |
Jonathan Swede
Mirabile dictu: "To be or not to be Gay", seems to be a very important issue in the US. "Coming out of the closet" or respond to claims of alleged "same sex attraction" in Prime Time TV. Hm... Strange times we live in. "O, tempora, o mores".
March 7, 2012 at 5:00 pm |
Todd in DC
Jon S. being gay is not a choice. that fact has been determined by psychiatrists, neurologists, and behavioral scientists. So what scientific bases do you have that it is a choice? That all people are 100% bisexual and are equally attracted to both genders? Please state your references. You can check the American Psychiatric Association as a start to check my conclusion.
OKC: there are no sex crimes anymore where BOTH PARTIES ARE OF AGE AND GRANT CONSENT. THis was not always true. SCOTUS overturned all sodomy laws back in 2003.
Which sexual activities are you addressing?
Religion is a choice. Are you suggesting that if gay sex is a choice, gays do not deserve to have anti-hate laws, but then since religion is a choice, we should be allowed to discriminate against christians?
So tell me, how do you justify your opinions?
Joe Sixpack
Being a gay republican doesn't make any sense. Republicans hate gays and discriminate against them all the time. Hypocritical closeted Republicans should be outed.
@Joe Sixpack
I am a republican, and I do not hate gays or anyone else. Understand something, the fact that I do not approve of certain behaviors DOES NOT EQUAL hate. Get real.
Gurwinder
"well, in that case I'm quite sure I will never get married then" as in [you've got to do it yusloerf to get it done correctly kind a gir] not really true but that's what I felt reading it. I dunno, maybe we're just too progressive and don't understand that everyone else want the world to stay the same as the last hundred/thousand years /bitter woman without a ring who still thinks we can change the world, maybe if we have a lot of money and wack out all those mindless tv reality shows with "winner gets a RING and a husband to take care of you"
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Q: Getting typed items from a collection of objects - how to keep track of type? I instantiate my class firedragon. I store it in a public List collection that holds objects.
List<object> currentEnemies = new List<object>();

I want to grab that list item,
currentEnemies[0]

and convert it back into my class. I just don't know how to do that. Can anyone explain to me how to do that, or a better way to store my data?
NOTE: The reason why I am using a list that holds objects is because I have many different classes that may be stored in the list.

A: One way of handling this is with pattern matching. You could implement a common handler for currentEnemies like,
foreach (var enemy in currentEnemies)
{
    switch (enemy)
    {
        case FireDragon dragon:
            UpdateDragon(dragon);
            break;
        case Bulbasaur plant:
            BeAdorable(plant);
            break;
        // and so on...
    }
}

If you have just a handful of types, and won't have much more in the future (consider this carefully), this isn't too bad, but gets horribly cumbersome quickly.
Ideally, you should look for common elements on your enemies, so that you can simplify this. For example, if you have code that moves the enemy in the world every step, they could all implement a common interface,
interface IMobile
{
    (int X, int Y) Move(int x, int y);
    int Speed { get; }
}

Then code to handle movement of enemies could be just,
var mobiles = new List<IMobile>();

// then in other code that can access `mobiles`
foreach (var mobile in mobiles)
{
    mobile.Move(mobile.Speed);
}

A: Generally it's a bad idea when you have direct control over the items be inserted and removed from a list to use object as the generic type for a List. It sounds like you're building a game, and if you are I would architect it using interfaces and then use OfType<> quite a bit.
// Anything you want to track in the game
public interface IGameEntity {}
// Anything that opposes a plyaer
public interface IEnemy : IGameObject {}
// Anything used to do Physical Harm
public interface IWeapon : IGameObject {}
// Anything that can be collected for a purpose (wood, gold, etc)
public interface IResource : IGameObject {}

I'm honestly not sure if a red dragon would be much different then a blue dragon, I would assume not so I would just create a Dragon class.
public class Dragon : IEnemy
{
  public DragonColor Color { get; set; }
}

public enum DragonColor
{
  Red,
}

Then you're list is:
List<IGameEntity> entities;

All dragons are
var dragons = entities.OfType<Dragon>();

A: I have a feeling you are looking for a solution using composition. Example:
public class Enemies {
  public FireDragon TheDraggon { get; set; }
  public List<Troll> Trolls { get; set; }
  /* other enemies that you need to track */
}

With this approach you do not have to guess or check what type an instance is within the list of objects.

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Pat Cox
Producer, Editor
Watch Pat's ScreenTalk interview
Pat Cox's filmmaking career crosses the gamut, spanning everything from German fighter pilots to Scottish psychiatrists and New Zealand's most beloved dog.
Cox began working in film in his native Ireland, thanks to a next door neighbour in Dublin who worked as a cameraman. Soon Cox was developing parallel skills as an editor and cameraman. In the second half of the 1960s he worked in various assisting roles on a number of features shooting in Ireland: among them David Lean romance Ryan's Daughter, and The Blue Max, based on German fighter pilot Bruno Stachel.
Cox met his American wife to be while she was studying in Ireland and moved with her to Nebraska in 1968, and then in 1973, to New Zealand.
Cox spent time as a cameraman (often freelancing for Australian network ABC), editor and production manager. Soon after he set up Film Editing Services, one of New Zealand's earliest independent post production facilities, importing two Steenbeck editing machines.
He had also taken on the "little mini film school" that was running at Wellington Polytechnic, teaching film and TV to graphic design students, including future animator Euan Frizzell. After another student, Annie Collins (Patu!), failed to find work in the film industry, Cox offered to train her as an editor.
The mid 70s saw a big growth in locally-made television advertisements. Many were edited at Cox's premises, with Cox cutting film alongside legendary commercials talents Geoff Dixon and Tony Williams. When Williams shot his first feature Solo, he employed Cox as production manager. With Sleeping Dogs shooting simultaneously, the shortage of available crew meant that many had to be trained up on the job.
Cox also edited films on everything from Turangi to the Boys' Brigade. He would also later co-edit (with Jacqueline Scott) controversial documentary Birth, with R.D. Laing (1978), in which the Scottish psychiatrist criticised childbirth practices in Western society.
Cox had become a fan of Murray Ball newspaper strip Footrot Flats, finding the strip gave him inroads into the unsure, sometimes inarticulate society that was his new home. Cox decided that it had the makings of an animated feature. He got Ball's phone number from a newspaper editor, and gave him a call. A number of phone calls and meetings later, the two began working on a script, later calling in the talents of cartoonist Tom Scott.
Although the Footrot comic strip was a trans-Tasman hit, the path to a movie version took many years. Potential Kiwi funding sources felt that since the project would involve mainly Australian animators, the money should come from across the Tasman. Investors in Australia felt differently, sending Cox back to New Zealand. In the end Cox won funding from newspaper group INL, and joined forces with New Zealand producer John Barnett. Barnett persuaded merchant bankers Fay, Richwhite to underwrite the project.
When Footrot Flats: A Dog's Tale was finally released in 1986, the film (and soundtrack) proved a major local hit. Footrot Flats became the most successful New Zealand feature released on its home turf in the 80s, and is still in the country's all-time local top ten today. It is the only animated feature yet to originate from New Zealand, and also a rare local title win wide (60 print) Australian release. In September 2011 Cox was a key player in arranging the film's 14-cinema re-release, plus the DVD and Blu-ray release which followed in December.
Cox has sought funding for another dozen scripts over the years, though commercials have provided a far more reliable income. He established company Blick, Tomei, Cox back in 1980, to produce commercials alongside cinematographer/ director John Blick and American-born art director Bob Tomei. Thanks to a growing roster of directors — and Blick's departure to make ads in America — the company's name was soon changed to Partners Film Company. Eventually consisting of Cox and John Toon, Partners finally wound up in 1990.
Cox moved directly to become head of television production at Colenso Advertising, then spent two years with Silverscreen, before joining Saatchi & Saatchi as head of production in 1995. During his time at the three companies he worked on high profile campaigns for Steinlager, NZ Post, Air New Zealand, and Mainland Cheese.
Cox left in 2001 to establish The Producer Board Ltd. The independent agency offers assistance to both locals and non-locals, making commercials downunder. Through the company he has produced many more commercials, including the NZ Tourism 100% Pure series, and international campaigns for Mitsubishi and Sony PlayStation. He also kept his hand in animation, with a series of electoral enrolment promotions that were used across four election campaigns.
Pat Cox has worked as a producer on three short films to date: Paul Middleditch's Where did the White Go (1990), Grant Lahood's multi-awardwinning The Singing Trophy (1992) and Yvette Thomas-directed psycho-sexual drama The Lost One (2006).
Sources include
'Pat Cox talks producing' (Video Interview), NZ On Screen Website. Director Clare O'Leary (Uploaded 24 February 2009). Accessed 7 December 2010
Lesley Stevens, Footrot Flats The Dog's (Tail) Tale - The Making of the Movie (Lower Hutt: Inprint Limited, 1986)
'Introducing Pat Cox the Producer' (broken link) The Producer Board Website. Accessed 18 November 2011


Neil Hooton Accountancy Services Limited is preparing a series of tax-saving blogs exclusively for the Best of Bolton. The first one concerns the NIC holiday announced in the Summer budget, a new scheme to start in September 2010, which will benefit new businesses in North-West of England including Bolton. New businesses that are set up from 22 June 2010 and meet criteria to be announced at a later date will benefit from a scheme that provides a NICs holiday.
New businesses will not have to pay the first £5,000 of employers' National Insurance contributions in the employee's initial twelve month period of employment. Employers will enjoy NIC holidays for their first ten employees during the initial twelve months of employment. The scheme will run for three years, which will encourage business growth during this time.
This scheme doesn't include anyone within IR35 legislation or anyone who works through a Managed Service Company, which means that businesses will not be encouraged towards hiring anyone who is caught by IR35 rules.
The new proposals came into force in September 2010, although this has yet to be enacted into law. Employers will be encouraged to take on more staff as they will benefit from the NICs holiday, which could save them as much as £50,000 over the three year period.
The proposal will be crucial for contractors and freelancers as the public sector are facing massive cuts, impacting on many jobs. New businesses have many incentives with the NIC holidays scheme and reductions in the corporation tax rates, enabling them to develop their workforce at a time when the country will welcome growth.
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Shaken baby syndrome — also known as abusive head trauma, shaken impact syndrome, inflicted head injury or whiplash shake syndrome — is a serious brain injury resulting from forcefully shaking an infant or toddler. Shaken baby syndrome destroys a child's brain cells and prevents his or her brain from getting enough oxygen. Shaken baby syndrome is a form of child abuse that can result in permanent brain damage or death.
Other injuries that may not be noticeable include bleeding in the brain and eye, damage to the spinal cord and neck, and fractures of the ribs, skull and bones. Evidence of prior child abuse also is common.
Contact your child's doctor or take your child to the nearest emergency room. Getting medical care right away may save your child's life or prevent serious health problems. Health care professionals are legally required to report all suspected cases of child abuse to state authorities.
Shaken baby syndrome usually occurs when a parent or caregiver severely shakes a baby or toddler due to frustration or anger — often because the child won't stop crying. Nothing justifies shaking a child.
Shaken baby syndrome isn't usually caused by bouncing a child on your knee, minor falls or even rough play.
Computerized tomography (CT) scan. A CT scan uses X-ray images to provide cross-sectional images of a child's brain. This test can help detect injuries that need urgent intervention.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI uses a powerful magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of a child's brain. Because MRI is difficult to perform on a child who's unstable, it's usually done two to three days after the injury.
When your crying baby can't be calmed, you may be tempted to try anything to get the tears to stop — but it's important to always treat your child gently. It only takes a few seconds of shaking to cause irreversible brain damage in an infant. If you're having trouble managing your emotions or the stress of parenthood, seek help. Your child's doctor may offer a referral to a counselor or other mental health provider.


Human peripheral blood lymphocytes were stained with True-Stain Monocyte Blocker™ (Cat No. 425103), CD8 FITC and CD57 (clone QA17A04) PE/Dazzle™ 594 (left), or mouse IgG1, κ PE/Dazzle™ 594 isotype control (right).
Human peripheral blood lymphocytes were stained with True-Stain Monocyte Blocker™ (Cat No. 425103), CD56 APC and CD57 (clone QA17A04) PE/Dazzle™ 594 (left), or mouse IgG1, κ PE/Dazzle™ 594 isotype control (right).
CD57, also known as HNK-1, NK-1, and Leu-7 is a 100-115 kD oligosaccharide antigenic determinant expressed on a variety of proteins, lipids, and chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans. CD57 is expressed on a subset of peripheral blood lymphocytes, including NK cells and CD8+ T cells, and is also expressed on neural cells and striated muscle. CD57 is not expressed on red blood cells, granulocytes, monocytes, or platelets. While the function of CD57 is unknown, binding to L-selectin, P-selectin, and a fragment of laminin suggests that CD57 may be involved in cell-matrix interactions. CD57 is increased in some disease states associated with CD4/CD8 imbalances (AIDS, autoimmune disease, viral infections, and allograft transplants).
Membrane extract of human lymphoblastoid cell line HSB-2.
The antibody was purified by affinity chromatography and conjugated with PE/Dazzle™ 594 under optimal conditions. The solution is free of unconjugated PE/Dazzle™ 594 and unconjugated antibody.
* PE/Dazzle™ 594 has a maximum excitation of 566 nm and a maximum emission of 610 nm.
Oligosaccharide antigenic determinant present on a variety of proteins, lipds, and chrondroitin sulfate proteoglycans, 100-115 kD. The antigen is convserved across species.
Binds to L-selectin and P-selectin in a calcium-dependent manner, also binds to second globular domain of E8 laminin fragment.
Schubert J, et al. 1989. In Leucocyte Typing IV (Knapp W, ed) Oxford University Press Oxford pp 711-714.
Palmer BE, et al. 2005. J. Immunol. 175:8415.
Schachner M, et al. 1995. Trends Neurosci. 18:183.
Wood KL, et al. 2005. Clin. Immunol. 117:294.


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Unix Admin Pleads Guilty to Planting Logic Bomb
By Jaikumar Vijayan
Computerworld | PT
A former Unix system administrator at Medco Health Solutions Inc.'s Fair Lawn, N.J., office on Wednesday pleaded guilty in federal court to attempting to sabotage critical data, including individual prescription drug data, on more than 70 servers.
Yung-Hsun Lin, also known as Andy Lin, 51, of Montville, N.J., is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 8. He faces a maximum sentence of 10 years and a fine of US$250,000.
Lin was one of several systems administrators at Medco who feared they would get laid off when their company was being spun off from drug maker Merck & Co. in 2003, according to a statement released by federal law enforcement authorities. Apparently angered by the prospect of losing his job, Lin on Oct. 2, 2003, created a "logic bomb" by modifying existing computer code and inserting new code into Medco's servers.
The bomb was originally set to go off on April 23, 2004, on Lin's birthday. When it failed to deploy because of a programming error, Lin reset the logic bomb to deploy on April 23, 2005, despite the fact that he had not been laid off as feared. The bomb was discovered and neutralized in early January 2005, after it was discovered by a Medco computer systems administrator investigating a system error.
Had it gone off as scheduled, the malicious code would have wiped out data stored on 70 servers. Among the databases that would have been affected was a critical one that maintained patient-specific drug interaction information that pharmacists use to determine whether conflicts exist among an individual's prescribed drugs. Also affected would have been information on clinical analyses, rebate applications, billing, new prescription call-ins from doctors, coverage determination applications and employee payroll data.
During a plea hearing at the U.S. District Court in Newark, N.J., Lin pleaded guilty to one count of transmitting computer code with the intent of causing damage in excess of $5,000.
The case is one of the most egregious examples yet of attempted computer sabotage by an insider, Asst. U.S. Attorney Erez Liebermann told Computerworld. Unlike most malicious logic bombs, which are designed to disrupt operations or inflict financial damage, Lin's malicious code could have affected "life and limb," Liebermann said.
The incident highlights again the danger posed to companies by disgruntled employees seeking revenge for some perceived harm against them, Liebermann said. "Some event triggers unhappiness on the part of the employee, which is why we have counseled companies to be extra vigilant about hiring and firing staff" and when handing out incentives and bonuses, he said.
Liebermann pointed to the case of Roger Duronio, a systems administrator at UBS PaineWebber. In July 2006, Duronio was found guilty of planting a logic bomb that affected around 1,000 of PaineWebber's computers around the U.S., costing the company more than $3 million in damages. Duronio, who was sentenced to more than eight years in prison, planted the bomb because he was disgruntled with his pay and bonuses.
Tracking down such individuals can be challenging because of the techniques they use to hide their tracks, Liebermann said. In both the Duronio incident and in Lin's case, for instance, the malicious code was designed to wipe itself out of existence after the attack had been deployed, he said.
This story, "Unix Admin Pleads Guilty to Planting Logic Bomb" was originally published by Computerworld.


Will Your Golden Years Be Golden?
In the past, most people relied on Social Security, pensions, and personal savings to see them through retirement. But with doubts about Social Security's continued solvency, the decline of traditional pension plans, and savings rates at or near zero, this model just doesn't work anymore. And simply contributing to qualified accounts (401(k)s, IRAs) isn't enough. In this post, we'll look at how to put together a comprehensive plan to help ensure your Golden Years are truly golden.
First, it's hard to reach your destination if you don't know where you're going. Setting goals for retirement, while relatively simple, is critically important. The best way to manage the goal-setting process is to ask yourself some basic questions.
When do I want to retire? Timing is everything. While the average life expectancy in the United States is 77.97 years, you can potentially live for decades after retiring. This means the difference between retiring at 50 or retiring at 70 can be huge, especially when it comes to Social Security.
What will I do in retirement? You can expect to live 30 years or more in retirement. Whether you choose to further your education, travel the world, or spend more time with your grandchildren, you should treat your lifestyle choices as goals.
What is my money for? This is an especially important question because it affects other aspects of your retirement plan. You can spend all your money, leave it to your heirs, or pay for a new library at your alma mater. Whatever you choose to do, you should express your choices as goals in your retirement plan.
A comprehensive retirement plan has many components including—in no particular order—investments, estates, insurance, capital needs, and, of course, taxes. Each of these components, while inextricably linked, has its own unique challenges when it comes to planning.
Estates―Planning for the ultimate dissemination of your assets is a key piece of your retirement plan. Determining who will receive the assets is likely the first step. Then you need to decide how they will be distributed. Finally, you must have the proper legal documentation in place to ensure that your assets are dispersed according to your wishes.
Insurance―You should consider insurance as a tool for income protection and wealth retention. Review your current coverages and make any necessary adjustments to ensure that they align with the goals you've established for retirement.
Capital Needs―How you spend your money in retirement is just as important as how much you have. Making well-informed assumptions about future expenses is crucial to your long-term financial success. Medical expenses, housing, and leisure spending should all be considered when formulating a capital needs plan. Don't forget to account for inflation and general increase in prices over time.
Taxes―When you consider all the taxes you pay (state, federal, FICA, sales, real estate, etc.), it's no wonder that taxes represent one of the biggest obstacles to growing and preserving wealth. That's why your plan must include a strategy to limit your potential tax liability during the accumulation phase of your life and position you in the lowest tax bracket possible during retirement.
For retirement accounts such as a 401(k) or IRA, you should consider a portfolio that features global allocation with diversification across asset classes. This will help limit volatility and give you more predictable returns over longer periods in preparation for retirement.
Make sure you allocate the right asset class to the right type of account. For example, you should generally allocate less-tax-efficient assets, such as bonds and dividend-paying stocks, into qualified accounts and more-tax-efficient assets, such as stocks or ETFs, into taxable accounts.
If you engage a financial planner to help implement your retirement plan, be sure he/she is experienced and make sure he/she has the right credentials (CFP®, CFA, CPA/PFS). If you decide to do it yourself, choose a custodian who provides his/her services at a reasonable cost. In addition, be sure to engage an experienced attorney to prepare your estate documents, a qualified tax professional for help with tax planning and preparation, and an independent agent who represents many different carriers for your insurance needs.
Your retirement plan is a living document that needs to be reviewed periodically and adjusted if necessary. This will ensure that the plan meets your current needs and that it is on target to help you achieve your long-term goals.
Remember, hope is not a strategy, and promises—like past performance—are no guarantee of future returns. So create and implement a realistic plan and make the commitment to see it through.


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Q: Restricting cpu cores in a docker container I'm trying to restrict the CPUs of the container using the docker --cpuset-cpus option. But I'm not getting the desired result for some reason. For example the following command should just print 1:
docker run -it --cpuset-cpus=0 ubuntu:latest grep processor /proc/cpuinfo | wc -l

But I get the result as 4 (4 is the number of cpus shown in my host). This is so for any OS.
docker run -it --cpuset-cpus=0 centos grep processor /proc/cpuinfo | wc -l
docker run -it --cpuset-cpus=0 alpine grep processor /proc/cpuinfo | wc -l

Client:
 Version:      17.09.0-ce
 API version:  1.32
 Go version:   go1.8.3
 Git commit:   afdb6d4
 Built:        Tue Sep 26 22:42:45 2017
 OS/Arch:      linux/amd64

Server:
 Version:      17.09.0-ce
 API version:  1.32 (minimum version 1.12)
 Go version:   go1.8.3
 Git commit:   afdb6d4
 Built:        Tue Sep 26 22:41:24 2017
 OS/Arch:      linux/amd64
 Experimental: false

Am I wrong in my understanding of the cpuset-cpus option? If so, what is the exact parameter that I need to pass to get the desired behavior I'm expecting? (grep processor /proc/cpuinfo | wc -l should output 1)

A: You mean you want to use less CPU in percentage or in numbers. Like you want to use 50% of your CPU, or 2 CPU's?
$ docker run -it --cpuset-cpus="0-2" ubuntu:14.04 /bin/bash

This means processes in container can be executed on cpu 0, cpu 1 and cpu 2.
The --cpu-quota flag limits the container's CPU usage. The default 0 value allows the container to take 100% of a CPU resource (1 CPU).
It seems that there is an issue about that https://github.com/moby/moby/issues/20770
try to use something similar to
docker run --rm --cpuset-cpus=0,1 ubuntu sh -c "cat /sys/fs/cgroup/cpuset/cpuset.cpus"

And check if that works.
Hope it helps.

A: As far as I know the kernel's CPU sets don't affect the proc file in any way.