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Q: Generalized gradient descent with constraints In order to find the local minima of a scalar function $f(x)$, where $x \in \mathbb{R}^N$, I know we can use the projected gradient descent method if I want to ensure a constraint $x\in C$:
$$y_{k+1}=x_k-\alpha_k \nabla_xp(x)$$
$$x_{k+1} = \arg \min_{x \in C} \|y_{k+1}-x\|$$
where $\alpha_k$ is the step size and $\nabla_xp(x)$ is the gradient of $p(x)$.
Furthermore, the generalized gradient descent method helps to find local minima if $f(x)=g(x)+h(x)$ were $g$ is convex and differentiable and $h$ is convex but not necessarily differentiable.
My question is: How can I compute a gradient descent approach for the following optimization problem?
$$\min_{\sum_{i=1}^N \Delta_i =0} f\left(g(\Delta)-c||\Delta||_1\right)$$ where the scalar function $f(x), x\in\mathbb{R}$ is convex and differentiable, $g(\Delta),\Delta\in\mathbb{R}^N$ is convex and differentiable but - LASSO-style - the $L_1$ Norm $||\Delta||_1$ is not everywhere differentiable.
The condition requires that the elements of $\Delta$ sum up to 0, $c >0$ is just a scalar.
Edit (to illustrate my current state of knowledge):

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*I am aware of the ISTA algorithm, therefore without the constraint and the wrapping-function $f$, finding a minimum for $z_1(\Delta) =g(\Delta)-c||\Delta||$ could be done by choosing
$$\Delta_k = \arg\min_\Delta \left( \frac{1}{2_t} ||\Delta-(\Delta_{k-1} - t_k \nabla f(\Delta_{k-1})||^2 +c||\Delta_1|| \right) \\
=p_{c t_k}(\Delta_{k-1} - t_k \nabla f(\Delta_{k-1}))$$
with $$p_{c t_k} (x)_i= (|x|_i - ct_k)^+ sgn(x_i).$$

*With respect to the constraint I do not think performing projected gradient descent $x_{k+1} = \pi(\Delta_{k+1}))$ with $\pi(\Delta) = (I_N-\iota\iota'/N )\Delta$ is a reliable approach after rephrasing the optimization problem as an unconstrained optimization:
$$\min_{\Delta \in\mathbb{R}^{N-1}} f \left( g(\Delta,-\sum_{i=1} ^{N-1} \Delta_i)-c\left(\sum_{i=1}^{N-1}|\Delta_i|+|\sum_{i=1} ^{N-1} \Delta_i|\right) \right).$$
Instead, the proximity operator
$p_t  (z) = \arg \min _{\Delta'\iota = 0} \frac{1}{2t} ||\Delta - z|| ^2 +c||\Delta||_1$ is needed (this is at least my understanding, feel free to comment if this is wrong).


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Q: Timeout on individual threads in Executors.newFixedThreadPool I am creating user threads and putting them in fixed pool of size=5. I want my threads to be executed within 5 minutes. These threads done some database operations on remote server. But due to network delay, some threads just stops and waits for response from the remote server, and hence it causes delay which I donot want. So I want all of my pending threads finish within 5 minutes or else they should be killed or interrupted on certain timeout. How can I achieve that.
I am using Jdk.1.6.0_45
        int i = 0;
        ExecutorService executor = Executors.newFixedThreadPool(5);
        while (i < 10) {
            ThreadClass thread = new ThreadClass();
            thread.setCounter(i);
            executor.execute(thread);
            i++;
        }
        executor.shutdown();
        System.out.println("Wiating for threads to terminate");

        while (!executor.isTerminated()) {}

        System.out.println("Finished all threads");

A: Try this way:
executor.shutdown();
if (!executor.awaitTermination(5, TimeUnit.MINUTES)) {
    executor.shutdownNow();
}

This will work only if your threads block on some function which tests for interruptions. Otherwise you can't do much: there is no way to reliably stop a thread, other than an interrupt.

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This full-time position works closely with the Kitchen Manager to help implement and maintain all kitchen policies for United By Blue's new flagship location. An aptitude with general culinary practice concerning seasonal produce and meats is key, with a new menu created around American outdoor fare. As the next in leadership to the kitchen manager, this position requires a level of confidence and pro-activity that is greater than the average cook concerning waste reduction, staff guidance, customer engagement, and self-management. Serv-Safe certifications are ideal.
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We hav a high energy, fast paced office environment that is built upon creative thinking and driven by results. Hard work is expected, so we have created a office environment that includes a few dogs, craft coffee, team potlucks, happy hours, volunteer opportunities, and quarterly team trips into the outdoors.
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Eligible areas for the Rock & Jetty Program include the Platte River from south of Columbus to Ashland, the west bank of the Elkhorn River in Dodge County, and all perennial streams within Lower Platte North NRD boundaries.
Cost-share funds may be available for up to 50% of the total cost for rock and jetty work. They may be used for rock, hauling, installation, trees, biotechnical methods, and any material permitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under Section 404.
On the Platte and Elkhorn Rivers, the maximum cost-share for landowners is $1,000 per year or $2,000 every other year. Dike and Drainage Districts may receive a maximum of $4,000 per year. On perennial streams, the maximum cost-share for landowners is $1,000 per year.
Applicants who do not have a natural riparian zone extending at least 50′ from the streambank must develop such a zone to qualify for cost-share assistance. Riparian zones are vegetated areas adjacent to streams and rivers that help anchor the soil and filter out pollutants. Funds from the Rock & Jetty Program may be used for the purpose of establishing a riparian zone.
To develop a riparian area, landowners may plant native grasses, a mixture of grass, trees, and shrubs suited to the soil type of the area. NRD staff can assist landowners with a planting plan.
Privately-owned levees, unless the project has considerable public benefit (i.e. roads, bridges) and is sponsored by the county.


Posted on Friday, October 24th, 2014 at 20.51.
The Club regret to announce that Grays Athletic have pulled out of the home friendly that was scheduled to take place at 3pm on Saturday. Meet the players will still go ahead as scheduled.
We are extremely embarrassed and disappointed that Grays Athletic have pulled out at short notice.
'Meet the players' will still go ahead from 12:30pm in the Cherrywood Bar and the players will train during the day.
At 2pm supporters will have the opportunity to take on the players in a crossbar challenge on the pitch.
We apologise for any inconvenience cause and thank you for your continued support!
So despite the inconvenient cancellation, supporters are still encouraged to come down to the Club, meet the players and enjoy the day!
Don't forget that Farneys Café will be open from 7:30am and there will be Live Football from Sky Sports shown in the Cherrwood Bar at 12:45pm (Millwall vs Cardiff City) and 5:30pm (Swansea City vs Leicester City).


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Organic planting areas and the surrounding ban on the use of any chemical pesticides. If the disease occurs, should take out sick leaves, diseased plants, bury deep away from the organic planting area. Organic planting area and other areas need to be maintained more than 30m buffer zone, in order to avoid the impact of prohibited substances. Organic planting areas must be used to decompose farm manure or organic fertilizer that have been evaluated by organic certification bodies.
In the harvest season, the production department harvest the plant in strict accordance with the relevant organic standards and internal standards, and the organic plant after harvest need to be stacked at the specified location.
After harvest, organic raw materials need to be sent to third-party testing in order to confirm pesticide residues, heavy metal qualified, then delivery to the processing plant timely. Before organic raw materials is loaded into the transportation, which should be cleaned, disinfection, and sterilization is an inevitable procedure when necessary.
In front of the organic products transportation, processing, storage, the transportation tools, processing equipment and warehouse should be complete cleaned. It is prohibited to use of food additives, pigment, preservative and other banned substances in the process of machining organic products. In the inventory process, organic products and conventional products need to be strictly separated to ensure that non-organic products will not cause pollution of organic products. Organic final products need to be transported by the factory's special transport vehicles. In the transport process, transport in strict accordance with the specifications of packaging, to avoid exposure.


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Cross on the Rock (COTR) is a grassroots, laid back, fun, social, inclusive, surprisingly competitive Cyclocross series on Vancouver Island. It is organized through the efforts of many clubs, organizations and individuals collectively known as the "Council of Cross"
Males under 39, including those racing the series as U17 Youth. Registrants 19 & Under will receive a discounted entry of $17.
including those racing the series as U17 Youth. Registrants 19 & Under will receive a discounted entry of $17.
This is for smaller kids that are not quite ready for the Half Track Separate course from the adult course. Parents only cheer and do not participate.
All males 40-54 not wanting to race Expert and too fast to race Beginner.
All males 55+ that are too fast to race Beginner.
"Fasters" Welcome (Fasters = Fast Masters). Registrants 19 & Under will receive a discounted entry of $17.
Registrants 19 & Under will receive a discounted entry of $17.
1. Online registration closes at 5:00pm on Saturday, October 20th, 2018.
2. On-Site registration is discouraged but will be accepted at a rate $10 higher than online registration.
3. A $5 replacement fee will be charged for lost or forgotten timing chips.
4. An online processing fee will be applied to all online registrations.
5. NOTE: Every rider must show their Cycling BC license or purchase the single day race insurance to pick up their race number. No exceptions!
7. VISA, MC, Amex, and Discover Card accepted.
8. Your credit card statement will show a charge from "Fast North Corp" or "Race Roster" for your registration into this event.


In Dushanbe on 24 August, was held a meeting of the Minister of Finance of Tajikistan Abdusalom Kurboniyon with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan in the Republic of Tajikistan Hajime Kitaoka.
According to the Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance, during the meeting the parties paid special attention to the issues of further development and expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries and the opportunities to attract investment in promising sectors of Tajikistan's economy, particularly in industry, trade, transport, and exchanged their views on the feasibility of opening air routes between Tajikistan and Japan.
The parties paid special attention to the process of implementation of joint interstate projects that would contribute to the economic development of Tajikistan.


The day before their wedding a handful of us enjoyed a beautiful Welcome to country ceremony facilitated by local Indigenous legends (Delta Kay, Nigel and uncle Magpie) to connect with the land and receive the blessings of the ancestors prior to their marriage. Then the next day their ceremony and wedding celebrations were sublime; stylish and earthy while still being Chic and classy all at the same time. Their venue Horizon Byron Bay is on top of a hill overlooking Byron Bay. Every sacred place and landmark can be seen from it including Belongil Beach, Main Beach, Clarkes Beach, Julian Rocks, The Pass, Wategos and of course the iconic Byron lighthouse.
Kym and Dane met in Bondi at a mutual friends Halloween Party in 2008. Kym was living in Sydney and Dane was about to head off travelling, but they kept in touch and then actually met up again the following year again on Halloween, which will clearly always be a big date for them. During their 5 years together they have traveled a lot and explored many destinations and cultures, they just love sharing the all the joys of life together! Whether it's camping beach side or in a remote location and experiencing nature, like being trapped in the pouring rain in a swag … or enjoying an amazing sunset or sunrise while sipping cups of tea.. or in the mountains of Japan waking up super early to get up the mountain first for the freshest snow. Then there was the best adventure yet.. and this is one that all the guests knew about because they had read Danes email about how he proposed to Kym. It was their 4 year anniversary.. Halloween 2013.. and after all the false starts, he finally pulled it off in the water out the back of Wategos .. and just to quote a small piece of this golden story from Danes perspective.. "It was super shallow out the back which helped so when I dropped to the knee my head didn't go under. Kymy was looking into the shore and she turned around and looked down at a little black fella smiling with a diamond ring! " And for Kym, when she looked at Dane that day she absolutely knew he loved her completely. It was such a wonderful moment for them both!


Eight reasons to adopt a senior dog | Will My Dog Hate Me?
Frankie at 77 -- still surfin'!
I was so clueless about dogs when I first adopted Frankie that I didn't realize he was pushing geriatric status — and that this was considered a bad thing. I'm very glad I didn't know, and not only because I would have missed out on making the acquaintance of my Zen master, muse and constant companion.
In retrospect, I don't think I could have coped with the irrational exuberance of a puppy or with all the shape and personality shifting that growing dogs go through. I had enough trouble trying to unravel the mysteries of one small, shy dog who was pretty much set in his ways.
A lot of different circumstances under which dogs end up in shelters make me misty — dogs left behind when a family moves or surrendered when a person can no longer afford the care — but nothing seems as sad to me as the plight of an older dog who has had the experience of a good home, only to have it taken away unceremoniously. How confusing it must be to have your world turned upside down when you've long been accustomed to human company — and to serving as a companion. How distressing to be faced with sudden forced retirement and incarceration when you haven't done anything wrong.
It's true that you can expect an older dog to be with you for less time than a younger dog — but, really, it's impossible to predict when illness or an accident will take a young pup. And when an older dog dies, sad as it is, it feels more like a natural part of the universal order than a shock to the system.
But the best reasons to consider adopting a senior are selfish ones, as I can attest. Many of the following are adapted from the website of the Senior Dogs Project, devoted to finding homes for older dogs.
Size, shape, personality, even activity levels — they're all right there before you in an older dog. You won't be surprised when that cute mystery mix turns into a huge chowhound. Not every senior dog is going to be perfect for you, just as not every young dog will be. But you'll know right off if you're a good fit.
Dogs that have lived in a house for a long time know the rules: The bathroom is outside; no begging at the table… and maybe even some extras.
Older dogs don't need to teeth on your shoes, furniture and other puppy objects of desire.
Older dogs have learned to play well with others and tend to go with the flow more than young 'uns. They don't make the kinds of demands on your time and attention that puppies and young dogs do — including in the middle of the night.
Anthropomorphism? Maybe. But given the fact that most dogs that need adopting spent a little time in a shelter or with a rescue group, it seems logical to assume that any senior dog you adopt knows she caught a break when she landed back in a real home.
Call it a mitzvah, a good deed, or karmic credit: It's a really nice thing to do and the universe will thank you.
Note: This post is part of the Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week/ Be the Change drive, part awareness campaign, part fundraiser. Half of the money collected will go to The Grey Muzzle Organization. If this post or the Grey Muzzle site inspired you to adopt a senior dog this week, please let us know.
I just LOVE your list. Adapted or otherwise, it makes perfect sense. I too have found relief in not having to train puppies, although I have fostered one exhausting little fellow who I am so happy to have known. And yes, learning the habits of a fairly established personality is tough enough!
I never thought about why not to adopt various members of my animal family. Some were older, some destructive, some had bad attitudes, whatever. All have had a positive impact on my life because none were ever worthless or deserving of my neglect.
It wasn't until I married a rescuer that I learned all the grounds people assign for adopting one dog over another or for giving these dependent and powerless beings away. The lies humans tell themselves to reason away a life astounds me, but this Petfinder campaign is a magical event and I'm so appreciative for all the people taking part on behalf of the animals.
Thanks for your valuable post, Edie. As always, you tell it like it is with great finesse.
Thank *you,* Kim. I guess cluelessness is not a bad thing if your heart is in the right place and the idea of discriminating just never occurs to you. And I've got to say, the idea of purchasing birds to provide mates for "depressed widowed birds" is very sweet.
The Petfinder campaign is wonderful and your role in it is, as always, inspiring I commented on your post, but I'll reiterate here that the there's a terrific film on a very adoptable dog on ThisOneWildLife. Just link to the site after the "Kim recently posted…" prompt in her comment.
Excellent post, Edie. Although Archie (at about age 16) no longer has the stamina to hike, he also no longer has the stamina to boss me around quite so much. If I'd met him at age 9 instead of age 1 or 2, I would have fallen for him just as hard. All of this is to say that you've persuaded me that I will definitely seek a pre-improved, middle aged dog, should the time for adoption arrive again. Thanks!
As you know, Archie was quite a hiker even at age 9; it's only in the last couple of years that he's slowed down. I'm glad I've inspired you to consider a mature pup.
I love this post. I especially appreciated, and even got a little misty, when you wondered out loud what it must be like for a dog who lived most all of her or his life with a family only to surrendered to a shelter. How sad and confusing for the dog.
You list is lovely too. There's no such thing as too much good karma!
Deborah – I too got weepy at that. I have had dogs try and drag me away from the shelter in the direction of home and I've had some look at every car or person who comes out the shelter doors, looking for their mom or dad. It breaks my heart every time.
Giving older dogs a home is indeed a mitzvah. They really can be instant pets for all the reasons you mention. Puppies are cute but there's something about old dogs that plays all my heartstrings.
Great post, Edie! Sometimes I'm awed by how my little one has grown up and become so compliant….Other times I'm reminded that there's still a little puppy swirling around in there, and he ocassionally pees inappropriately! Hurray for the senior spokesdog: Frankie!
Senior dogs are awesome! I wouldn't hesitate to adopt an older dog and give him/her a loving home. Kelly is 9 now,with her own gray muzzle, and considered a senior.
I would have to second this comment. Senior dogs need more our attention ever, just as we do with our senior parents.
Edie, glad you mentioned the parts about not having to house-train or go thru teething, which certainly are a huge plus, but the gratitude is definitely the biggest reward, and it's not anthropomorphizing.
My dog Teddy, who I rescued from certain death by starvation in the mountains – abandoned or lost from a sheep camp – will not simply bolt out the door in the mornings with the other two – he must first give me a kiss and refuses to go out until he does.
I like to point out to people that puppies stay puppies for 8 months. Then they are considered "dogs." So if people are just going in for the puppy factor, it really doesn't last long!
Frankie thanks you all for appreciating his gravitas. He has small shoulders for assuming the senior spokesdog mantle, but he wears it gracefully.
Thanks, Diane, for confirming that gratitude is a real phenomenon. I love that Teddy has to kiss you before going out… so sweet.
I heart Stump. What a happy surprise to find that reference in your most excellent list. I have friends who ONLY and ALWAYS adopt older dogs (quite old, actually). They have 5-6 dogs at any one time, so their veterinary bills and frequent grief would strain both my budget and my heart, but I'm glad there are people out there who happily home those pets who are well past the puppy stage.
And, you are right … when we adopted Ginko at 10 weeks old, we had NO idea how he would turn out. And, he kept growing, and growing, and growing. It's all fine, but it did come as a bit of a shock.
Lilly, on the other hand, only gained another 10 pounds and grew just a bit from her "original" size at 6 months old.
Terrific post. And it made me a bit weepy thinking about my last dog, Shadow who we adopted at 9 years old. After losing two dogs in the past 2 years, I really wanted a younger dog. I didn't think I could face another illness or death anytime soon.
But as soon as I met Shadow I knew she was the one for us. Although we only had 2 years together, I wouldn't trade a minute of our time together for a younger dog.
I'd have to say 3 of the 6 dogs I've had in my life would be considered less adoptable. And each one of them brought their own special gifts into my life. I guess it's all about being open to the furry blessings life has in store for us–even when we're not looking for them.
Thank you for sharing your personal experiences and confirming the gifts that older dogs can bring. I'm so sorry for the loss of Shadow, but how wonderful that you provided her with a loving home for her final years.
Pamela – I can so relate to Shadow's story. I adopted my Aspen at age 9 and only had one year with her. Best year of my life.
A great list Edie and so right on.
I have always gravitated to the older dogs. I don't know if it's they're sad eyes, from having lived in a loving home and suddenly losing it, or their dignity despite the circumstances they find themselves in, but either way, everything you listed above is so true. They are truly the best dogs at the shelter – it's a shame people don't realize what a steal they are. They give so much more back in return than we can ever give them. I should know. I have had two senior dogs and don't regret my time with them one bit.
Great post, Edie! I love the older dogs too – so many shelters won't take them, which ticks me off – age is just a number (sometimes a vet charge for arthritis-related pains) and I happen to think the older dogs should be re-homed first if possible.
All the years of love and service they provide, and people drop them off because they don't want to go through the messy endings. It is the worst kind of heartbreak to watch.
We had a Corgi come in who was grieving for the loss of her person who died – inconsolable, facing a corner, refusing to engage with anyone for days and days. She ended up in a happy home with another Corgi – a home obviously accustomed to this bossy breed! Her dog guardians were looking after her.
I'm an older dog and I, too, love older dogs. I hope to always have one in my life.
I got Lily greyhound at 2 yrs 3 mos which to me was still puppy-ish by greyhound standards. She acted like a puppy until around 10.
Although she never stopped chewing stuff. She chewed with vigor almost until the day she died at 12 yrs 9 mos.
Great post. I hope it influences some people to adopt them older.
Great post! You are so right that an older dog appreciates being adopted. You can tell that my Sunshine appreciates her new life – actually I think she was in disbelief when it finally dawned on her that this is permanent, not just some fun vacation!


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Royaumeix est une commune française située dans le département de Meurthe-et-Moselle en région Grand Est.

Géographie

Géologie, reliefs, hydrologie
Royaumeix est un village perché sur un plateau de 250 m d'altitude à proximité de la forêt de la Reine.(Fig 1- ban communal)

D'après les données Corine land Cover, le ban communal de  comprend en 2011, plus de 12 % de terres arables, 7,7 % de prairies, 72 % de forêt, 3 % de surfaces en eau et seulement 1,4 % de zones urbanisées.

La commune est aujourd'hui traversée par la route départementale 904 (ex-route nationale 404) mais les chroniques archéologiques signalent un ancien chemin traversant la commune du nord au sud pour relier Toul à Pannes vers Bavay (parfois nommé Chemin Brabant car ce dernier a fait partie de la Lotharingie) ainsi qu'un ancien chemin des Romains vers Trondes.

Le domaine communal s'étend sur une forme complexe dont il semble à la vue des cartes qu'une grande partie ait été amputée au profit de la commune de Ménil-la-Tour (fig 1), voire d'autres communes pour ce qui est de la forêt de la Reine.

C'est justement sur une de ces parties amputées de la commune de Ménil-la-Tour, près de l'étang Colnait , que se situait une tuilerie exploitant au  les ressources en argile Callovien de la contrée.

Le territoire est arrosé par 14 cours d'eau :

La forêt de la Reine
R . DEGRON explique dans une étude l'histoire et la formation de ce massif«La forêt est inscrite au centre du grand massif de la Reine, qui recouvre également plusieurs bois communaux et particuliers L'histoire de l'abbaye de Rangéval nous apprend que la forêt de la Reine s'appelait au  le bois de "Weuivre" (Woëvre). Lors de sa création en 1152, la communauté religieuse avait été dotée par la comtesse Hadwide d'Apremont d'un important domaine situé principalement au sommet des côtes de Meuse avec, en plus, un important droit d'usage sur la vaste forêt qui s'étendait alors dans la dépression argileuse. Au , de nombreux travaux et défrichements furent entrepris dans le vaste bois de Woëvre . De nombreuses communes, aujourd'hui voisines de la forêt, se seraient particulièrement développées à cette période.Pendant le Moyen Âge, la région fut le théâtre d'un important essor démographique avec, en corollaire, une intense activité agricole . Pour que la mise en valeur des terres défrichées soit bonne, l'assainissement des sols humides de la plaine argileuse était nécessaire . II y eut donc à la même époque la formation de nombreux étangs, censés drainer les eaux de ruissellement qui avaient bien sûr pour autre fonction la production piscicole ; la vidange et l'assèchement étaient suivis d'une mise en culture et d'un pâturage des troupeaux. Dans le cadre d'un cycle triennal, les habitants des communes voisines profitaient donc des fonds d'étangs fertiles, moyennant redevance auprès du comté d'Apremont ou de l'abbaye de Rangéval.»

Communes limitrophes

Urbanisme

Typologie
Royaumeix est une commune rurale, car elle fait partie des communes peu ou très peu denses, au sens de la grille communale de densité de l'Insee.

Par ailleurs la commune fait partie de l'aire d'attraction de Nancy, dont elle est une commune de la couronne. Cette aire, qui regroupe , est catégorisée dans les aires de  à moins de .

Occupation des sols

L'occupation des sols de la commune, telle qu'elle ressort de la base de données européenne d'occupation biophysique des sols Corine Land Cover (CLC), est marquée par l'importance des forêts et milieux semi-naturels (72,8 % en 2018), une proportion identique à celle de 1990 (72,6 %). La répartition détaillée en 2018 est la suivante :
forêts (72,8 %), terres arables (12,1 %), prairies (7,7 %), eaux continentales (3,2 %), zones agricoles hétérogènes (2,9 %), zones urbanisées (1,4 %).

L'IGN met par ailleurs à disposition un outil en ligne permettant de comparer l'évolution dans le temps de l'occupation des sols de la commune (ou de territoires à des échelles différentes). Plusieurs époques sont accessibles sous forme de cartes ou photos aériennes : la carte de Cassini (), la carte d'état-major (1820-1866) et la période actuelle (1950 à aujourd'hui).

Toponymie
Rouaumez (1290) ; Ruaumeix (1299) ; Ruameix (1385) ; Rualmeix (1441) ; Rouwaulmeix (1485) ; Rouaulmey (1551) ; Renouaumey () ; Rouaumeix (1602) ; Royaumaix ; Libremeix (à la Révolution)  sont les différentes graphies rencontrées.

Royaumeix dériverait du latin Regalis hortus, qui aurait évolué vers Regia mansio, pour devenir Royaumaix puis Royaumeix en vieux français, selon une première théorie.Le toponyme n'apparaît que vers 1275 (1290 ? selon CHENOT) sous la forme Rualmeis ou Ruaimeis, le meix de Rouauld (anthroponyme d'origine germanique) d'après A WIRTH.

Au cours de la Révolution française, la commune porte le nom de Libre-Meix.

Anecdote
Le toponyme Royaumeix présente la particularité de contenir une seule fois chacune des six voyelles (particularité que l'on retrouve dans d'autres communes comme Nyoiseau, Chaouilley, ou Pouillenay).

Histoire
Les sources historiques et archéologiques indiquent qu'une voie ancienne, dite chaussée de Brunehaut (parfois chemin Brabant), venant de Bernécourt ou de Royaumeix, allait vers Pannes.(Fig 1)

Préhistoire
Olry précise qu'en 1868-69 M. Benoit  instituteur, a recueilli, des haches, des pointes de lances, de dards et de flèches, en silex.(cf.galerie d'image)

Antiquité
J Beaupré indique : «Le bois de Royaumeix s'appelle forêt de la Reine (fig. 1) ; on y rencontre, en plusieurs endroits, des ruines d'établissements sidérurgiques, un des cantons s'appelle même Forges à fer.»C Husson et P Benoit rapportent :<blockquote>«Au sud du village, on a recueilli des monnaies, des armes, des poteries et un Bacchus en bronze. Aux lieux-dits Au Haut du Fossé, aux Ouillons (Fig 1), au Haut de Marbouché, au Coin du Ménil, au Grand Jardin, à la Chèvre et, à proximité de lEtang-Véry, substructions avec débris de tuiles plates, de poteries, de meules, de pierres plates striées et des monnaies romaines (E. OLRY, p. 324-325. — B. R., p. 125. — B. E., p. 135). Au lieu-dit Au Haut du Fossé, mise au jour de substructions romaines avec hypocaustes. Les fouilles ont procuré quelques objets de fer, des clous, une clé, un couteau en forme de serpe, une clé en cuivre, des débris de poterie, d'amphores, de vases, d'ossements d'animaux, des fragments de mosaïque, etc»</blockquote>

 Moyen Âge
À Royaumeix (En fait sur le territoire de Ménil-la-Tour), lieu-dit le trou d'Enfer (Fig 1)'', une vingtaine de squelettes étaient alignés sur le chemin, entre Andilly et Royaumeix, à 25 cm de profondeur. Dans un champ attenant à ce chemin, reposaient huit autres squelettes dont les têtes s'effritèrent quand on voulut les prélever. Il semblerait que ce terrain ait été rempli de cadavres à une époque très reculée.

La reine Clotilde (v. 475 - 545) y fit bâtir un palais protégé par une épaisse forêt. C'est sans doute ce palais qui appartint, par la suite, à la reine Brunehaut, à Clotaire II et au roi , roi d'Austrasie qui le donna entre 632 et 638 à Theudefried,  évêque de Toul.

C'est à la période qui s'écoula, de la mort de Charlemagne (814) à l'an 1000 qu'il faut faire remonter la ruine des établissements de la Forêt de la Reine et sans doute du village situé aux Ouillons (Fig 1). Le bourg fut à nouveau détruit au  probablement pendant la guerre de Trente Ans, puis une autre fois en 1710.

 Époque moderne

 Le  bataillon du  régiment d'infanterie territoriale relevé par les Américains

Le , le premier bataillon du  RIT rassemblé à Groslay et Montmagny, s'embarque en gare de Pantin, à destination de Toul. par décision du général commandant la première Armée française , le bataillon passe en entier à la  division d'infanterie, à Royaumeix, où le bataillon arrive le 18. Les compagnies s'installent au cantonnement : la première à Mesnil-la-Tour, la seconde à Bouconville, la troisième à Aussonville, la quatrième à Boucq et Royaumeix avec la section de mitrailleuses et sont immédiatement employées à divers travaux du secteur (exploitation de forêts, réfection des voies de 0,60, creusement de boyaux, déchargement de matériel)

À partir du , une brigade (2 régiments) et la totalité de l'artillerie de la  DIUS américaine sont intégrées à la  armée française. Elle relève la division marocaine dans le secteur de Ménil-la-Tour, Royaumeix.

Les vignobles, 12 hectares avant 1914, ont maintenant totalement disparu.

 Politique et administration

 Démographie

 Économie

Les historiens s'accordent à décrire une économie essentiellement agricole et faiblement viticole, au  :

« Surf. territ. : 592 hect., dont 300 en forêts, 80 en prés et 12 en vignes, dont les produits sont médiocres, et 100 en terres labourables, le reste en étangs.»

 Secteur primaire ou Agriculture

Le secteur primaire comprend, outre les exploitations agricoles et les élevages, les établissements liés à l'exploitation de la forêt et les pêcheurs.

D'après le recensement agricole 2010 du ministère de l'Agriculture (Agreste), la commune de Royaumeix était majoritairement orientée  sur la polyculture et le poly-élevage (auparavant même production) sur une surface agricole utilisée d'environ 442 hectares (surface cultivable communale) stable depuis 1988 - Le cheptel en unité de gros bétail s'est réduit de 407 à 180 entre 1988 et 2010. Il n'y avait plus que 4 exploitations agricoles ayant leur siège dans la commune employant 12 unités de travail.

 Culture locale et patrimoine
Le village a longtemps été organisateur et hôte du festival Courant d'Art.

 École

 Lieux et monuments
 Présence gallo-romaine : substructions à hypocaustes trouvés en 1883.
 Nécropole mérovingienne du Trou d'Enfer fouillée depuis 1963.
 Château .
 Tombes napoléoniennes à côté de l'église.

 Édifice religieux

 Église Saint-Léon néo-gothique 1860.

 Existence Religieuse
 Abbé Maitresse
 Abbé Dardaine
 Abbé Forin
 Abbé Tshimanga

 Personnalités liées à la commune

 Héraldique

 Voir aussi
 Bibliographie

 Chénot, Gilbert (1925-....) Royaumeix''' [Texte imprimé] : regalis hortus / Gilbert Chénot... - [Saint-Max] : G. Chénot, impr. 2005 (95-Domont : Impr. Dupli-print). - 1 vol. (218 p.-[10] p. de pl.) : ill. en noir et en coul., fac-sim., couv. ill. en coul. ; 30 cm. En appendice, choix de documents, dont certains avec transcription en vieux ou moyen français. - Bibliogr. . - DLE-20051028-49602. - 944.382 (21) . -  (br.). Royaumeix (Meurthe-et-Moselle) -- Histoire
 G. Hamm, Carte archéologique de la Gaule. 54. La Meurthe-et-Moselle, Paris, 2005.

Articles connexes
 Liste des communes de Meurthe-et-Moselle

Liens externes

 Royaumeix sur le site de l'Institut géographique national

Notes et références

Notes

Références

Commune en Meurthe-et-Moselle
Commune ayant porté un nom révolutionnaire en Meurthe-et-Moselle

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Here is why Hut 8 Mining Corp (HUT) stock soared on Thursday?
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HUT recent production update
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In Q2 2021 net loss was $20.43 million compared to net income of $2.84 million in Q2 2020.
Net loss per basic share was $0.17 and net loss per diluted share was $0.16 in Q2 2021.
Adjusted EBITDA was $14.36 million in Q2 2021 compared to $65,000 in Q2 2020.
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On July 2, 2021, Hut8 Mining Corp and Bitfury BV announced their mutual agreement to terminate the historical Investor Rights Agreement between the two companies. The years of collaboration have enabled a strong partnership for both companies and have led to the advancement of bitcoin mining in Canada.
The recent production update could be the reason behind its top-notch performance on Thursday and it can continue its positive momentum on Friday as well.


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Why Do We Celebrate Chinese New Year?
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Chinese New Year is the Chinese community's largest and most important annual festivity. Signifying the start of the new lunar calendar year, the Chinese community will hold celebrations and festivities for fifteen days. It is customary to bring in the New Year by purchasing new clothing and getting a new and tidy haircut. However, the reason why we celebrate Chinese New Year is far more significant – yet blatantly similar to all other cultures – than just an opportunity to receive a bit of money and wear new clothes.
The Origins – What is Chinese New Year?
Like most societies, annual festivities are based on century-old, possibly millennia-old, stories and tales. The same is the case with the Chinese community and Chinese New Year.
According to the tale, many years ago there was a little village that, on every lunar New Year 's Eve, would be terrorized by a dragon called Nian – which translates to "Year." However, one year the villagers found that if they adorned their village with red decorations, red attire and fired-off fire crackers in order to create loud noises, the dragon Nian would not terrorize the village. Hence, the value of the color of red to the Chinese community.
When is Chinese New Year?
As I mentioned earlier, Chinese New Year occurs at the start of each and every lunar calendar year. But this translates to a different time with regards to the Gregorian calendar that much of the world uses. Chinese New Year usually takes place within the first couple of months of the Gregorian calendar, though. In 2011, the year of the Rabbit, Chinese New Year took place at the beginning of February. However, this year (2012), the year of the Dragon, Chinese New Year began on January 23rd, and lasted fifteen days.
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As is the case with celebrations that are commonly celebrated in the United States – Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah – big meals and family-involvement are usually a staple of what the whole occasions are about. The same is the case with Chinese New Year. In fact, Chinese New Year is so important inChinathat the beginning of the year will always result in the largest migration of human population as workers inChinacommute back home for the celebrations.
Though different people prepare different types of meals when in comes to Chinese New Year food, however, a commonality between all Chinese people is the use of noodles and chicken. Noodles are symbols of longevity; the longer the noodles eaten, the better luck you'll have with health and prosperity. Chicken is symbolic of happiness and marriage; both things everybody wants, regardless of culture or race.
But why do we celebrate?
Returning back to the point I was trying to make in the introduction, despite all the decorations and hype that surrounds Chinese New Year, the real reason the occasion is so significant is because of something that is inherent in all human beings.
If we look at civilization back in the day – back when there were no decorations or elaborate performances that are associated with festive occasions – there was people spending time and enjoying the company of other people. Family and friends are the reason why Chinese New Year is not only significant for the Chinese community, but also for anyone lucky enough to experience the festivities from the outside.
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Q: receiver ignores screen_on action when calling device I am trying to use a receiver to receive a broadcast when the device screen is on, the problem is if the phone is off and someone calls the phone then the receiver gets a "SCREEN_ON" event broadcast,
how can i ignore the screen_on event if the phone is receiving a call?
My Maniftest.xml
    <receiver
        android:name="com.lockscreen.wipe.MainActivity$DeviceAdminSampleReceiver"
        android:description="@string/sample_device_admin_description"
        android:label="@string/sample_device_admin"
        android:permission="android.permission.BIND_DEVICE_ADMIN">
        <meta-data
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            android:resource="@xml/device_admin_sample" />

        <intent-filter>
            <action android:name="android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED" />
            <action android:name="android.app.action.DEVICE_ADMIN_ENABLED" />
            <action android:name="android.intent.action.SCREEN_ON" />
        </intent-filter>
    </receiver>

My Receiver.java
package com.lockscreen.wipe;

import android.content.BroadcastReceiver;
import android.content.Context;
import android.content.Intent;

public class LockscreenIntentReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver {

    // Handle actions and display Lockscreen
    @Override
    public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
        if (intent.getAction().equals(Intent.ACTION_SCREEN_ON)
                || intent.getAction().equals(Intent.ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED)) {
            start_lockscreen(context);
        }

    }

    // Display lock screen
    private void start_lockscreen(Context context) {
        Intent mIntent = new Intent(context, LockScreenActivity.class);
        mIntent.addFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_NEW_TASK);
        context.startActivity(mIntent);
    }

}

A: You can to track the states of "calls". Take a look here: How to detect incoming calls, in an Android device?
One approach could be to abort your start_lockscreen() once you receive the action TelephonyManager.CALL_STATE_RINGING


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Charco del Ingenio Botanical Garden in San Miguel de Allende
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GUANAJUATO, (September 15, 2021).- Located a few minutes from San Miguel de Allende, the El Charco del Ingenio Botanical Garden comprises 67 hectares of natural reserve endowed with great biodiversity.
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In addition to conserving and caring for this natural reserve, the Garden houses an extensive botanical collection, made up of cacti and other Mexican succulents, many of them rare, threatened or endangered.
The specimens of this collection – one of the most complete in the country – are located mainly in the Conservatory of Mexican Plants, a pavilion specially designed for its exhibition, as well as in the Rescued Plants Zone, to the west of the Garden.
Starting from the information center, a network of trails leads to various viewpoints and points of interest in the reserve. Adjacent to the Botanical Garden, is the Landeta Park, a large natural and recreational space with vehicular access and facilities for picnics.
El Charco del Ingenio also has a store where you can buy organic and artisan products, books and plants from the Jardin nursery, as well as a well-stocked juice bar and cafeteria.
As a community space, El Charco concentrates its efforts on environmental education and the development of popular culture. Meetings, talks, workshops, concerts, ceremonies and various activities take place throughout the year and reflect the multicultural environment of San Miguel de Allende.
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In 2004, El Charco del Ingenio was consecrated as a Zone of Peace by the Dalai Lama, leader of the Tibetan people and Nobel Peace Prize winner, during his visit to Mexico.
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On Friday, five members of Ar Viltansoù and journalists from FranceInfo visited the cave to discover the origins of the onslaught.
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Q: Facebook Login On Xamarin Forms After Embedded Webviews Have been Deprecated I am struggling to login on Xamarin Forms with Facebook on android specifically, ios is. still working, the implementation in my app is as described in this article: https://evgenyzborovsky.com/2018/03/09/using-native-facebook-login-button-in-xamarin-forms/ and has worked perfectly until Facebooks changes. Now when users try to login we get the following error message on android only: "Login disabled", "For your account security, logging in to Facebook from an embedded browser is disabled. You may be able to continue by updating the app you're logging in from and trying again."
I have read the write up on Facebook Developers here: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/facebook-login/android/deprecating-webviews
But the solution does not seem to be clear for Xamarin Forms as we are using Xamarin.Facebook.Android version 7.1.0
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A police officer stands outside a Gülen-linked school after a raid in the western city of Bursa.
Gülenists are feeling the pinch as authorities crack down on the controversial movement's schools. Since the end of 2013, when the Gülen Movement allegedly twice attempted to overthrow the government, government trustees were appointed to six universities and 400 lower learning institutions, from primary schools to high schools, in legal moves to prevent the schools from operating as part of an alleged terrorism network.
Judicial inquiries have thus far focused on companies and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) accused of funding the Gülenist Terror Organization (FETÖ), an offshoot of the Gülen Movement. Nonetheless, the main sources of income for the Gülen Movement are privately-run schools, and the movement's prep schools were wildly popular in Turkey before the government made efforts in 2013 to close them down, incurring the wrath of Gülenists. Gülenists reportedly control a vast network of educational institutions, including primary schools, middle schools and high schools, known as "colleges" in Turkey. These bring in revenue as well as provide a recruiting ground for prospective Gülenist recruits.
Judicial sources said 10 more universities linked with Gülenists will be appointed trustees in the near future, as investigations deepen into their links to the group. Trustees will be appointed to some 300 colleges.
The Gülen Movement started out as a religious group before evolving into a powerful, politically-charged entity and later into a terrorist organization which experts say depended on education to both advance its ideology as well as swell its funds.
Prominent institutions of higher learning allegedly run by Gülenist foundations include Fatih University in Istanbul, Mevlana University in Konya, Turgut Özal University and İpek University in Ankara, Melikşah University in Kayseri, Canik Başarı University in Samsun and Şifa University in İzmir.
Since 2013, the Gülen Movement has faced a barrage of trials and a nationwide crackdown. Courts often appoint trustees to companies, schools etc. associated with Gülenists to prevent further funding of FETÖ. A state-run audit board is already running a probe into 17 universities associated with Gülenists. An investigation into the Şifa and Fatih universities revealed that boards at both schools sold university assets to Gülenists for low prices and through fraudulent sales. Universities were burdened with heavy debts due to fraud and often unable to pay lecturers, causing a disruption of education for hundreds of students who had paid their tuition in advance.
Gülenists are accused of illegally wiretapping thousands of people, from the prime minister to journalists and prominent figures. They are also accused of imprisoning their critics or anyone seen as an obstacle to the movement's attempts to gain further clout, and have used sham trials to silence opponents through exploiting operatives in the police, judiciary and upper echelons of bureaucracy. Hundreds of generals, academics and dignitaries were detained for years, in cases where they were accused of staging coups, charges later revealed to be based on false evidence planted by Gülenist infiltrators in law enforcement.
Authorities have recently stepped up operations to cut off financial support to the organization, designated as "a national threat" by Ankara and listed as a terrorist organization by prosecutors.
The State Audit Board, a public sector watchdog directly answerable to the president's office, said in a report that there are 6,500 companies in Turkey linked to the Gülenists, adding that the movement has "a financial network with a turnover of $150 billion."
In March, two senior executives, Hacı Boydak and Memduh Boydak, from the prominent Boydak business conglomerate, were arrested on charges of financing FETÖ. One week later, police raided the offices of the Naksan business conglomerate and detained four employees on charges of funding FETÖ. One month later, executives of an Istanbul-based construction company were rounded up as suspects in an investigation into the financing of FETÖ.
Gülenists are known for a vast network of schools spanning the globe. They operate under different names and are run by different companies or foundations.
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'Depraved': The Horror News Network Review
March 28, 2019 /0 Comments/in Horror Movies and TV Shows, News /by Sean McLaughlin
Modernizing a classic work of literature or cinema is often times an unenviable task. You can hit a home run but still be second-guessed, or you can completely miss the mark and damage both your reputation and the original at the same time. This was the mission presented before horror genre favorite Larry Fessenden, who took on the Frankenstein mystique with his current film Depraved. Luckily, Fessenden nails the tortured soul saga for today's uncertain and violent times.
Depraved, which had its premiere at last week's What The Fest!? at the IFC Center in New York City, presents an interesting take on Mary Shelley's 1818 literary masterpiece. By bringing it to the big screen with an independent budget, Fessenden (who wrote, produced and directed the Glass Eye Pix production) accomplishes something few other films were able to pull off in recent times: a worthy version of a beloved horror work. What comes to mind to me is the 2010 Italian remake of Tod Browning's Freaks called Museum of Wonders. Both films can be considered noble successors, though in updating the material to make it more relatable to today Fessenden should be commended. There are dueling messages from the limits of modern science and the race to mimic God, to the horrors of war and the impressions left by those veterans returning to a life considered normal. read more
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A Day Spent at "What The Fest!?" Film Festival in New York City
March 25, 2019 /0 Comments/in Horror Movies and TV Shows, News /by Larry Dwyer
This past Saturday, fellow Horror News Network contributor Matt Wilson and I hopped the early train from Stratford, Connecticut to New York City to hit up the second annual "What The Fest!?" film festival. I was invited to attend the inaugural event in 2018 but could not make it work and I have been kicking myself since because I missed out on screenings of a few films that became favorites for me when I finally did get the chance to see them; namely Satan's Slaves, Ghost Stories, Revenge, and The Ranger. read more
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That's right! Teaching the right attitude will increase the efficiency of your company.
With the difficulties of today's multi-technological work environment, employees can advance by checking their bad attitudes at the door and thinking positive.
What is attitude? Attitude is mood, behavior; it is the way that things get done. It is the spirit that underlies our behavior. It is the manner and feeling that is combined with our actions and the personality that defines who we are and what we do. While a good attitude implies a caring, positive and upbeat approach, a bad attitude is stained by uncaring, rude and negative behavior. Bad attitudes in an organization can become a cancer that can drive customers and good employees away. As employers continue their efforts to downsize, merge, and streamline costs — sped up by technology– employees are caught up in the emotional squeeze.
How do we change the attitudes of employees? By actually providing a training program for a team on attitudes is a perfect solution. The right training program can help foster a more positive work environment for all employees, increase employee morale, improve performance and productivity and place entrepreneurs in the frame of mind necessary to be successful.
Overcoming the first obstacle – is naming the training program. When you want to change a persons attitudes through training. It may be necessary to name the course and not including the word attitude so they will be excited and inspired to participate. Mandatory attitude training, for example, automatically causes resentment and resistance. Some individuals will say, I don't have a bad attitude, why are they trying to change who I am, or what did I do wrong to have to participate in this program.? Like it or not, it is human nature to think the worst even when it comes to these kinds of programs. Seminar titles like, "How to Stay Motivated all the Time" or "How to Be Better in All that You Do", work well.
It is helpful to take a measure of key attitudes that you want to change with the training. It is also useful to take the position that this effort is not just employee training for example, but long-term development, because you want to change behaviors in the long run. You will want to consider the existing state of the organization or your business that leads you to want to modify your employee attitude or even your own.
Consider asking the following questions?
What behaviors are occurring that is suggestive of poor attitudes? Have you seen or experienced the following behaviors? Short tempers, poor customer treatment, or disrespectful treatment of others? A short survey (using a rating scale) of employees attitudes prior to training works well. Questions that relate to how they view their current surroundings and their own behaviors are two examples of questions for the survey. This same survey can be administered again several months after the training has been given to see what improvements have been made.
What is the information should be provided in order to provide an effective attitudes training? – Individuals enjoy receiving information that is applicable to their whole lives, not just the workplace. Training should be interactive, hands-on, use everyday examples for learning, and focus on the individual and then the organization.
Assessing Limitations and Strengths – which include taking a realistic look at limitations and strengths and assess opportunities to capitalize on personal strengths. Identify those limitations that may not be rooted in fact but affect individuals capability to fully contribute, create or apply skills.
Understanding the Dynamics of Positive and Negative Attitudes-which include developing an understanding the relationship between thoughts and actions.
True empowerment is the ability to take control and avoid emotional responses to aggressive work environments. Staying optimistic and positive are challenges that we all face. Attitude management is crucial for efficiency development. Grasping the ability to keep a positive attitude will attract others and keep you motivated to achieve.


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Van der Dussen hails South Africa mentality under Boucher
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Rassie van der Dussen says the way Anrich Nortje dealt with bouncers from England's fast bowlers gave an indication of the kind of mental toughness to be expected from South Africa under new head coach Mark Boucher.
Nortje and Test debutant Van der Dussen shared a crucial second innings partnership of 91 in the first Test in Centurion, which played a big part in the home team eventually winning by 107 runs.
"When they came really hard at us, those are the things you live for. (Anrich) was obviously jumping around to those short balls," Van der Dussen said ahead of the second Test, starting at Newlands on Friday.
"I said, listen, I promise you it may not be fun in the moment but the satisfaction afterwards, that's the fun part of it, so hang in there, we're going to get through this.
"Guys like Boucher, (Jacques) Kallis have brought that really hard mentality that I think you need in Test cricket. It's a high-pressure environment out there on the field and you need that hardness, that toughness."
Having survived to the end of the second day, the pair batted together for another hour and a half on day three.
Van der Dussen's knock of 51 in his first Test match made him the first player in world cricket to make a half-century on his first appearance in all three forms of the international game, having done so at Twenty20 and one-day level.
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"It played into our hands, them getting frustrated and going to short-pitched bowling. On that wicket you just want to hit the top-of-the-stumps length," the 30-year-old added.
"One ball goes up, one goes down, it was seaming around. So we were saying to ourselves, if they are bowling short to us we are winning this battle."
While Van der Dussen, Dwaine Pretorius, Nortje and Pieter Malan will be making their first Test appearances at Newlands, opening bowler Vernon Philander will be playing in his 11th and final Test at the ground, having announced he will retire from international cricket at the end of the series.
"There's no better place to be playing your cricket," Philander said of the ground where he has played most of his domestic cricket and where he has taken 51 of his 220 Test wickets.
Philander said he would not be deviating from his career-long mantra of keeping his game simple, bowling accurately and quickly finding the right length to bowl on.
He was also looking forward to seeing spearhead Kagiso Rabada bowling at his best after going through a relatively lean period.
"He was going to get a knock at some stage, a bit of a dip in form, but the only way to get through it is to go through it yourself," said Philander.
"The longer you play, the more you realise that the simpler you keep it, the more results you are going to get. He's gone through that phase where he's wanted to try a few things and it hasn't really worked and he's gone back to the old simple self and it seems to be working again."


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Zoop! Zoop! Zoop!
Composer(s): Ethel McIntosh, Maude Andreas, Anonymous, Evelyn Gordon, James Brewster, Beatrice Mapsey Johnson
Album Title: Zoop! Zoop! Zoop!
Genre: Traditional
Description: Traditional Music and Folklore of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John
On Zoop Zoop Zoop (a traditional children's game) over 40 musicians capture an enticing Caribbean feel that is distinctive to the U.S. Virgin Islands. The music is rhythmic, percussive and upbeat with an exciting, tantalizing sound. Two types of music and dance always included in holiday celebrations are Bamboula in St. Thomas and Cariso in St. Croix. The songs tell local news and scandals through high energy drumming, dancing, and singing. Both of these styles have developed since the time of slavery and more than any other music in the Virgin Islands show distinct African characteristics. The Quadrille is a relaxed social dance still performed in St. Croix. During every major holiday, groups of people in costume, each with its own musicians, perform in the streets of the towns; this is known as Masquerading. These groups make the festivals buzz with an air of excitement and get the people dancing in the streets.
The most important types of bands for playing this style of music are the Scratch Band or Fungi Band. A Scratch Band, which gets it name from the scratchy sound produced by scraping the guiro, is made up of either an instrument playing the melody or a singer, along with various string and percussion instruments. The string instruments are banjo-mandolin or banjo-ukulele, cuatro, ukulele, and mandolin, sometimes all of these at one time. The percussion instruments were guiro, triangle, tambourine, and washtub bass. These types of bands are what give the music the unmistakeable sound and feel found in the Virgin Island.
White Frock Ethel McIntosh
Lazzy Barry Maude Andreas
Boss Borine Anonymous
Ma Mother Had Tell Me Maude Andreas
Ethel McIntosh
Ask Mr. Jackson Evelyn Gordon
LaBega Carousel James Brewster
Crab and Garlin Ethel McIntosh
One Bright Summer Morning Beatrice Mapsey Johnson
Matty Gru
Zoop Zoop Zoop


Bug 1131491 - Remove browser.places.useAsyncTransactions preference - async transactions are now the only version.
Bug 1131491 - Remove old synchronous Place's transactions.
Looks like this can be removed since it's now unused... That makes me guess how we handle non-copiable annotations in PlacesTransactions. For example, the smart bookmarks annotations or the leftpane query annotations should not be copied because they are specific to the original bookmark. I suspect there may be a bug lying around and should be verified.
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File a bug to do this, if it's effectively feasible.
> Looks like this can be removed since it's now unused... That makes me guess how we handle non-copiable annotations in PlacesTransactions. For example, the smart bookmarks annotations or the leftpane query annotations should not be copied because they are specific to the original bookmark. I suspect there may be a bug lying around and should be verified.
We discussed this on irc, and found that the smart bookmark annotation is already being handled (https://searchfox.org/mozilla-central/rev/e9a067a401e41017766f4ab90bc3906603273d51/browser/components/places/PlacesUIUtils.jsm#545), but the leftpane query ones are not.
Since we're working on virtualisation of the left pane (bug 1310295), and whatever damage here is already done, we decided to continue focus on the virtualisation which will automatically resolve that part of the issue.
> can we getConcreteItemGuid here?
I tried, but I believe it broke tests. For now I've filed bug 1432405 as a follow-up to investigate.
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Sex Love
I'm Done Apologizing for Keeping My Last Name
Oh look, a soap box.
(Image credit: Marie Claire)
By Bridey Heing published 9 May 16
Last June, my boyfriend of four years and I got married. I didn't spend too much time lingering over the myriad choices that go into planning a wedding, or what to do about my last name.
Making the decision to keep my own was easy: I casually asked my then-fiancé one night if he had strong feelings either way. When he said that he didn't care at all, I shrugged off the idea of changing it and—mistakenly—thought the matter was settled.
The thing people don't tell you about keeping your last name is that you will, for the rest of your life, be fighting a low-level battle against tradition. Before we even got married, people assumed I'd be taking my husband's name. Cards started arriving a month out from our wedding date addressed to Mr. and Mrs., all of them very kind and very appreciated. But I couldn't get over the immediate gut reaction that screamed, "That's not my name!"
"The thing people don't tell you is that you will, for the rest of your life, be fighting a low-level battle against tradition."
Being a strong, independent feminist is easy in theory, or if you live in an echo chamber of liberalism. I do not hail from such a glorious utopia, though. As much as I try to buck social norms that have been ingrained in me since birth—be pretty, quiet, nice, and accommodating—figuring out the line between standing up for what I believe in and avoiding confrontation has never been simple. And it's that dilemma that plays itself out in my fraught brain whenever someone gets my last name wrong. Although I know wanting people to use my actual, legal name is reasonable, that little voice in the back of my head always whispers, "But are you kind of overreacting?"
I've spent my entire life being called the wrong name. I was the only Bridget in my school district and one of only a few Heings in my entire county, an already distinct identity that I decided to take up a notch when I started using Bridey (an Irish nickname no one I meet has ever heard of). Honestly, at this point, I've been called Brid-lee so many times, I'm not totally sure that it's not the correct pronunciation.
But a lifetime of smiling and saying "Actually, it's Br-eye-dee" did not prepare me for the minor existential crisis brought on by people calling me by my husband's name.
Perhaps nothing sums up my conflicted emotions like a recent discovery in my latest college alumni magazine. While flipping through the pages, I was surprised to see my own name in a totally unexpected class note about my wedding. And I was even more surprised when the note went on to refer to me by my husband's name, despite the fact that no other publication—anywhere—has ever referred to me that way.
After yelling, "Casual sexism!" several times in a phone call to my younger sister, I was left wondering what exactly I should do. Send in a clarification? Subtweet the university? Let it slide?
By the time my husband got home, I was seething. This one class note became the emotional repository of almost a year of people assuming my last name had changed, despite all evidence to the contrary. Faced with my Cersei Lannister levels of fury, my husband shrugged and said, "It's not a bad name."
Which, of course, both isn't the point and is why I promptly enter a nightmarish labyrinth of self-doubt when this happens. There's nothing wrong with his last name, just like there is nothing wrong with my last name once you get past the pronunciation. There's nothing wrong with any last name—but none of those other names are mine.
"that little voice in the back of my head always whispers, 'But are you kind of overreacting?'"
I'm aware that no one is being malicious when they get my last name wrong; it's just an assumption rooted in a cultural norm that I threw off the back of my broomstick as I flew to my Angry Feminist Coven meeting one night. And yet, that assumption says a lot, still, about how we view women's autonomy within relationships. (And yet, I understand that assumption so intimately—most women where I grew up do change their names when they marry.)
But when faced with a holiday card addressed to Mr. and Mrs. rather than Mr. and Ms., I'm faced with the question of whether sending a "Thanks, but …" in response is worth the embarrassment on both ends of the exchange.
If I'm honest, I usually settle on doing nothing. Why? Because as any woman knows, nothing is more offensive than being a pest—or so we're told.
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Champion for godwits
By Rudy Tetteroo, Programme Manager (Community Relations), Motueka
Pauline Samways, together with the Motueka Arts Council, has greatly increased local community awareness of godwits: birds who complete their non-stop migration from Alaska to here in New Zealand.
Pauline in Motueka with the godwits
Pauline was recently recognised as a Conservation Champion for her tireless work in helping raise the profile of Motueka's most important annual visitor.
Just over ten years ago, Pauline left the classroom behind after being awarded a Science, Mathematics and Technology Teaching Fellowship by the Royal Society of New Zealand. This allowed Pauline to spend a year on the Motueka sandspit learning about its ecology. It was this experience that made Pauline realise just how truly amazing godwits are.
After following the progress of the satellite-tagged birds, Pauline saw how important the DOC managed Motueka sandspit was to the long-haul travellers who nested there. After her submission to the local council to ban dogs from roaming on the spit was unsuccessful, Pauline wrote articles for the local newspapers about the different birds that were found on the spit and relied on it for their survival. Her submission was later revised and the last 200 meters of the sandspit are now dog free thanks to her efforts.
People viewing the godwits
In 2008 the Motueka Arts Council joined the unofficial Godwits Appreciation Club whilst looking for a new project that would be special to the Motueka Township. They came up with the idea of a 'Welcome to the Godwits' celebration—an exhibition of art, photography, poetry and sculpture by adults and school children, along with information about the birds and the importance of the estuary.
"We visited schools to enthuse the children who in turn carried the message to their parents," says Pauline.
Pauline's own "Viewing of the Godwits" event saw local Ornithological Society of New Zealand members set up their telescopes on the old wharf over-looking the estuary. People came out to view the godwits feeding and to hear about the amazing journey they made every year. The "Viewing of the Godwits" event paired up with the Motueka Arts Councils festival for three years following its debut and included guest speakers, a dress up parade and art on the waterfront. These events encouraged one local school to publish a book (called 'Never Ending Summer') on the topic with the first 200 copies selling out.
Godwits landing in Motueka
In the past three years, a colony of white fronted terns has been nesting at the end of the sandspit. To help manage these predators, DOC provided Pauline with six traps, which she and a friend now monitor regularly.
The increased awareness of godwits in the Motueka community is greatly due to Pauline's hard work and her partnership with the Motueka Arts Council, as well as the support from DOC and the Tasman District Council.
Pauline has been the community voice working in a methodical and persistent fashion in the best interest of the birds. It's the quiet, unassuming style that has allowed her to succeed where others have failed.
Pauline using her telescope
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He states that he is directing the investigation and prosecution personally.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is going after leaks aggressively and directing it personally.
The number of leak investigations has exploded exponentially under A.G. Sessions, up to 27 from 3 since he took over the Justice Department.
Since August, the Attorney general has been aggressive and that has D.C. newsrooms nervous.
One prosecution is already underway. N.S.A. linguist Reality Winner was arrested in June, after stuffing a sensitive document down her pantyhose and leaking it to the Intercept.
The Washington Post's Marty Baron thinks the prosecution is "an effort to try to intimidate the press from doing its job" but the head of the Justice Department says that with leaking at "epidemic proportions" something has to be done.
President Trump told a story to his advisors while discussing his new administration's goals for Afganistan. "The president made an analogy to a restaurant that he goes to," a senior White House official relates.
Details of a phone call between President Trump and Malcolm Turnbull who is the Prime Minister of Australia got leaked by the post. A few weeks later, they released a transcript of the call, along with another call the President made with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto.
There would be even more leak investigations except before one gets started, it needs to be clear that the leak was intentional, not an accident.
"Let's say you're in a meeting with 10 or 12 people, and somebody in that meeting goes and tells one of their senior colleagues what happened because they think it's important that they know, and that senior colleague tells somebody else who happens to tell it to a reporter," one official explained.
Sessions has been taking a lot of heat, especially from President Trump, for recusing himself from the Russia inquiry. His decision led directly to the appointment of Robert Mueller instead.
At the time Mueller was appointed, the Republican former FBI director appeared to be free from bias and controversy.
We since learned that the "grand inquisitor" himself is a member of the Hillary Clinton fan club. Despite the criticism, Sessions insists he is determined to set an example.


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Melton resolution honoring Buffalo Soldiers presented this past weekend
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INDIANAPOLIS—This past weekend, Senate Assistant Democratic Leader Eddie Melton (D-Gary) presented Resolution 19, honoring the dedication and contributions made by the Buffalo Soldiers to the United States and beyond, to Tommy O. Penson Jr.
The 'Buffalo Soldiers' was the name given to the Black members of the 1866 10th Cavalry Regiment. The regiment was recognized as the first peacetime all-Black regiment of the United States Army.
"I was honored to have the opportunity to present my resolution to Mr. Tommy Penson Jr. this past weekend," Sen. Melton said. "Buffalo Soldiers played a significant role in our country's military—serving in a number of vital conflicts, including both World War I and World War 2—and I introduced this resolution to recognize those individuals. Oftentimes, the contributions of Black Americans who fought in our wars go overlooked, and it's my hope that this resolution helps shed some light and recognition on the legacy of this all-Black regiment."
The event was held on Saturday, March 29 in Gary in front of a diverse crowd of veterans that have fought on behalf of our nation in multiple wars.
"I was thrilled to hear directly from the members of the group that keep the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers alive. I also want to thank Sen. Bray for joining me on this resolution. He understands the importance of honoring the memory of brave individuals who fought for our nation, and it was great to work with him


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Hunter Killer (4K UHD Review)
Reviewed by: Bill Hunt
Review Date: Mar 21, 2019
Format: Blu-ray Disc
2018 (January 29, 2019)
Studio(s)
Summit/Millennium/Relativity Media (Lionsgate)
Film/Program Grade: B-
Video Grade: A
Audio Grade: A+
Extras Grade: C+
When a military coup usurps Russian President Zakarin, and a pair of submarines – the USS Tampa Bay and a Russian Akula – go missing under the polar ice cap, a Navy admiral (played by Common) sends the USS Arkansas to investigate. But Arkansas has a new commander, Joe Glass (Gerard Butler), who will have to work hard to build the trust of his crew. And he'd better work fast too because when the shooting starts, and they rescue the commander of the Russian sub (played by Michael Nyqvist in one of his final roles), things get even more dicey; they'll soon have to infiltrate the Russian sub base of Polyarny to recover a SEAL team sent in to save Zakarin... and hopefully prevent World War III.
Gary Oldman, Linda Cardellini, Toby Stephens, and Michael Trucco co-star in what is, essentially, a modern B-movie. The film is actually based on the 2012 novel Firing Point by Don Keith and George Wallace. If you're a Tom Clancy fan you should be right at home here. The action is split between Butler and his men, who are trying to get to the bottom of things under the waves, and the SEAL team, which HALO jumps into Russia to ascertain what's actually happening there. Meanwhile, there's tension back at the Pentagon too, as the US President, military brass, and the CIA all try to figure out how best to handle the situation. The plot is straightforward, most of it you've seen before, and it's just slightly campy. It's fair to say that Hunter Killer will not be winning any awards. But the action is solid and there's enough good in the performances, direction, and production design to deliver a mildly entertaining movie.
Hunter Killer was shot in the ARRIRAW codec at 3.4K on Arri Alexa Mini and XT cameras. It was finished as a Digital Intermediate at the 2.39:1 aspect ratio. Prevailing wisdom is that this is a native 2K DI, and there's no good information available online to contradict that. But there is a definite increase in fine detailing in the live action material here. If I had to go out on a limb, I think this could be a 4K DI with live action upsampled from 3.4K and VFX upsampled from a 2K finish. But don't quote me on that; assume native 2K just to be safe. Either way, the live action image definitely looks better than expected. The UHD presentation is graded for high dynamic range (both HDR10 and Dolby Vision are available) and it really pops. Shadows are rock solid, brights are natural, instrumentation lights have a vibrant glow, and the coloring is greatly enhanced by the wide color gamut.
As good as the 4K image is, however, the English Dolby Atmos audio mix is even better; it's actually quite close to reference quality. There's very lively directional play and panning, both in subtle environmental sounds and bombastic action. Dialogue is clean and crisp. Staging is atmospheric, bass is firm and punchy, and the vertical channels kick in well during set-pieces, including the HALO jump, several firefights, and both surface and sub-surface naval combat. Additional audio options include Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Descriptive Audio, with optional English SDH and Spanish subtitles.
Lionsgate's 4K disc and the included Blu-ray version of the film both offer the same extras, as follows:
Audio Commentary with director Donovan Marsh
Surface Tension: Declassifying Hunter Killer – Part One: The Crew (17:00)
Surface Tension: Declassifying Hunter Killer – Part Two: Tactical Readiness (7:35)
That may not seem like a lot of content – and it's not to be sure – but what you do get is actually pretty good. The commentary is thoughtful and offers come nice anecdotes on the process and challenges of making a reasonably accurate submarine film. And Surface Tension is surprisingly comprehensive for its short running time, featuring the input of most of the cast – including Butler, Oldman, and Nyqvist. If you watch it on the 4K disc, there's no HDR but it does appear to be in upsampled 4K. A Digital copy code is also included on a paper insert.
Hunter Killer is no Hunt for Red October or Crimson Tide, so don't expect it to be. But it is good solid fun, and not nearly as campy as Geostorm or London Has Fallen. Pour a beer, go into this looking for a decent Saturday afternoon naval actioner, and keep your expectations modest. If you do, I think the film will deliver for you. In any case, the 4K experience is very solid indeed.
- Bill Hunt
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