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Mobilizing the Latino Vote: 'The Language Is the Message'
Aug 24, 2011 Latino voters
When your target audience is three-quarters bilingual, what's the best language to use to get out the vote? The answer, of course, is "it depends." It depends on which slice of the vote you are aiming for, and which language they prefer. But according to a recent study reported in American Politics Research, one language might actually be more effective if the strategy is to appeal to the voter's civic pride.
Authors Marisa Abrajano and Costas Panagopoulos – professors at the University of California San Diego and Fordham University, respectively – found that Latinos were more likely to vote when approached with messages in English. While Latinos with a "low-propensity" to vote and who prefer Spanish were more motivated to vote after receiving the same messages in Spanish, Latinos in the aggregate were more receptive to the messages in English.
The study deserves attention for at least two reasons. First, while it's not clear what one might generally conclude from the results, the idea that a certain type of message could be more effective in English should be of great interest to politicians in the upcoming season. Latinos continue to lag in voter turnout (roughly 50 percent versus 66 percent for the general public), yet they represent one of the most coveted ethnic groups in national elections. Anything that can credibly reduce the complexity of marketing to this diverse group will be welcome. Second, the idea could be just as compelling to general marketers. In what instances would English be more effective in mobilizing Latino consumers?
Read the entire article by Giovanni Rodriguez at ClickZ.
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ECHO awards supporting business
Regional Business Awards will celebrate businesses and business leaders
Neil Hodgson
Last year's Regional Business Awards at St Georges Hall
The Liverpool ECHO today announces its support for a major awards which recognise the best of the region's businesses, both big and small.
Our ECHO Regional Business Awards will carry on the legacy of our widely respected former sister paper the Liverpool Post, which celebrated the region's talent with its own annual awards event.
This year would have been the Post's 20th annual regional business awards.
The ECHO awards will take place against the magnificent backdrop of the city's St George's Hall, in a black-tie evening on July 3, supported by executive sponsors KPMG and DLA Piper.
There are 11 categories which will recognise the best performing businesses, and business people, throughout the Merseyside region.
An expert panel of judges will be looking for entries that show, among other criteria, examples of business growth, export success, good employment practices and a commitment to the region and its communities.
A shortlist of the successful nominees will be announced shortly after the March 28 deadline for entries.
ECHO editor Alastair Machray said: "The sad goodbye we said to the great Liverpool Post does not mean these awards are anything less than the very top business awards for Merseyside.
"This year's ceremony will be of enormous profile.
"The ECHO's reach, and the fact that it takes place while Liverpool hosts the International Festival of Business, will see to that."
This Thursday's ECHO Business supplement will herald the official launch of the awards, which are free to enter.
It will carry a detailed explanation of the 11 categories, as well as all the information needed on how to enter our awards, and contacts for further details or assistance.
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Q: How do I create an array with undefined length? (In C) I'm trying to create a program which randomly decides how many cards you have, then randomly allocates a value to each of those cards.
I have managed to randomise the amount of cards, and I know how to randomise their values using an array and a for loop, but the problem is that this method only works when I manually choose a value for the number of elements in the array, but I want the number of elements to be the random amount of cards.
How do I go about this?
Here's my code so far to show what I mean. And yes, I'm aware the code probably could be done better but this is my first C assignment and I'm a complete beginner.
Thanks :)
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <time.h>
#include <windows.h>

int main(void)
{
    system("cls"); /* Clears output to start */

    srand(time(NULL)); /* Sets seed for random number generator */

    int player1_amount = rand() %9 + 2; /*Generates random number for player 1's amount of cards */
    int player2_amount = rand() %9 + 2; /*Generates random number for player 2's amount of cards */

    int a = 1; /* For loop purposes */
    while(a <= 1) /* While loop to print out each player's amount of cards once */
    {
        printf("Player 1 you have %d cards! \n", player1_amount);
        Sleep(500);
        printf("Player 2 you have %d cards! \n", player2_amount);
        a++;
    }

    Sleep(1000); /* Delays for 1 second before printing card values */

    int values[3]; /* Creates an array with 3 elements, but I want the number of elements to be player1_amount from above */
    int b; /* Random variable for the loop */
    int size = sizeof(values) / sizeof(values[0]); /* Gets length of array */

    for (b = 0; b < size; b++) /* For loop randomises 3 values and then stops */
    {
        values[b] = rand() % 10 +1;
    }

    printf("Player 1 your cards are"); /* For loop to print out the values one after the other */
    for(b = 0; b < size; b++)
    {
        printf(" %d, ", values[b]);
    }

    getch();
    return 0;
}

A: I believe you will want to use malloc  or calloc for that with a pointer.
int *values = (int *)calloc(player1_amount, sizeof(int));

Just make sure you free your allocation when done:
free(values);

A: C allows you to declare variable sized array. If you are not interested in using functions like malloc or calloc you can simply use variable to declare array as I've done here :
#include <stdio.h>
void main()
{
      int x;

      printf("\nEnter the value of x : ");
      scanf("%d" , &x);

      int array[x];

      for(i = 0 ; i < x ; i++)
      {
              printf("Enter the element : ");
              scanf("%d" , &array[i]);
      }

      for(i = 0 ; i < x ; i++)
      {
             printf("%d  " , array[i]);
      }
}

This program runs correctly without any error. So your problem is solved here itself without using malloc or calloc. But just make sure you declare your array after scanning or giving value to your variable which will represent the size of your array(here : x is the variable) and in your case I guess : player1_amount.
But still if you want to use malloc then here it goes :
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>

void main()
{
    int x , i;
    int * array;

    printf("\nEnter the value of x : ");
    scanf("%d" , &x);

    array = (int *) malloc(x * sizeof(int));

    for(i = 0 ; i < x ; i++)
    {
        printf("Enter the element : ");
        scanf("%d" , &array[i]);
    }

    for(i = 0 ; i < x ; i++)
    {
        printf("%d  " , array[i]);
    }
}

Both the codes will give you same output.
A little explanation ...
Malloc will take input parameter as the amount of memory you wish to allocate to  given variable(like 'array' in our case) in bytes and will output the pointer to that block of memory.
Since here we are working with integer array the return type is cast as : (int *), had it been a character array we would type cast it as : (char *).

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Jim Downing, beloved patriarch of The Navigators, went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2018. He'd undergone surgery in recent weeks, and was unable to rally. He was known as Navigator #6, one of the first servicemen discipled by The Navigators founder Dawson Trotman.
Jim was born August 22, 1913, in Oak Grove, Missouri, a small community on the eastern outskirts of Kansas City. While his family moved around frequently during Jim's early years, he spent most of his childhood in Plevna, Missouri, where his father owned the local hardware store. "At the time I left home in 1932, I had never lived in a house with indoor plumbing or electricity," Jim said.
He joined the Navy at age 19, primarily because it seemed the best way for him to earn a living. "Down deep in my sneaking heart I had a suspicion God might have some design on my life, but, like Jonah, I felt that by going to sea I would get away from Him for another four years," Jim said. He discovered God was waiting for him aboard the first ship he was assigned to, the USS West Virginia.
Jim's shipmates introduced him to Dawson Trotman, who was just beginning to work among a small group of sailors in southern California, a ministry that would become known as The Navigators. "Through the combined influence of the five shipmates of mine whom Dawson had trained, I gave my life to Christ in April 1935," Jim said, making him Navigator #6.
After seeing one of his Navigator friends quoting Scripture as he talked to a fellow sailor, Jim realized he, too, wanted to have key Bible verses committed to memory. He ordered a Scripture memory course from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago with 108 verses.
As his Navigator friends accepted other duty assignments, Jim became the leader of the ministry aboard the West Virginia, and he assisted Dawson with the ministry throughout the Pacific fleet, teaching groups of sailors as they came into port.
God had something else waiting for Jim in southern California. Jim met his wife, Morena, through the Navigator ministry. Morena was one of the women who led Dawson's ministry to high school girls.
Jim's life would be forever linked to the "date which will live in infamy." During his later years he spoke frequently to church and civic groups about his experiences fighting fires, memorizing the names of his fallen comrades, and carrying their bodies off the ship. He wrote personal letters to the parents of each sailor who died on the West Virginia.
By the time Jim reached age 100, he was believed to be the second-oldest living survivor of the Pearl Harbor attacks. Jim's story is related in detail on a website devoted to the USS West Virginia, and in his final book, The Other Side of Infamy (NavPress).
After 24 years in the Navy, Jim decided it was time to devote himself to The Navigators full-time. In June 1956, Jim drove with a friend through the night from his home in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Schroon Lake, New York, where Dawson was speaking at a retreat. Jim and Daws were going to work out the details of Jim's transition to Navigator staff. When Jim arrived, he learned Dawson had drowned the previous afternoon.
Jim was needed more than ever, and the new Navigator president, Lorne Sanny, asked Jim to handle affairs at The Navigators headquarters at Glen Eyrie in Colorado Springs.
"One of the biggest needs I saw for improvement was in our financial management. Lorne responded by making me financial vice president, which was the first administrative title I held," Jim said.
Jim went on to serve in many capacities as part of Lorne Sanny's team—Glen Eyrie supervisor, Military ministry director, treasurer, headquarters manager, assistant to the president, vice president, and deputy president. In 1978, Jim moved his family to London, where he served as director of the Navigator ministry in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Jim grew to love and respect Lorne Sanny as much as he had Dawson. "When we were both at home, Lorne and I had a standing appointment at 1:30 every day for prayer, fellowship, establishing responsibilities and schedules, and making plans and decisions." They met this way for nearly two decades.
Jim officially retired in 1983, but in many ways his ministry was just beginning. His retirement allowed him to travel the world to speak and teach. His practical application of Scripture, his warmth and wit, made Jim a popular speaker, especially among college students.
This is the kind of wisdom that endeared Jim to everyone he met.
Jim's 100th birthday (August 22, 2013) became a community event with stories in the The Denver Post and on local televised news programs, and with celebrations with family and friends at Glen Eyrie and in The Navigators U.S. headquarters office. Colorado's U.S. Representative Doug Lamborn read a declaration into the congressional record honoring Jim's birthday, which began, "Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Jim Downing who will be celebrating his 100th birthday on August 22, 2013. Throughout his century of life, he loyally served the United States Navy, was a devoted husband and father and faithful to his Creator." Jim also received a letter of congratulations from President Barak Obama and first lady Michelle Obama.
Jim penned his biography in 2016, The Other Side of Infamy. This book allowed him to express his deepest beliefs and detail his significant military career, including his experiences at Pearl Harbor. The book also earned him a Guinness World Record as the oldest male author, having completed the book at age 102.
Jim wanted to speak and teach as long as his health allowed. One of his favorite messages in the last few years of his life was that the most important things in life are meaningful relationships with God, family, and friends. "I'm satisfied as long as I can have those three things," he said.
The legions of people he influenced for Christ, the hundreds who called him "friend," and the living legacy of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren testify that Jim left this earth a very satisfied man. It is equally certain the Lord was satisfied with the life of this faithful servant.
"Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!" (Matthew 25:21 NIV).
Jim is survived by 6 children, 9 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren, including his daughter Marobeth Ruegg; his son Jon Downing and his wife, Cheryl; son Joe Downing; son Don Downing and his wife, Deb; son David Downing and his wife, Crystal; and daughter Joy Riley and her husband, Mark. His son James died of a heart attack in 2013.
Living Legacy: Reflections on Dawson Trotman and Lorne Sanny by Jim Downing, NavPress, 2007.
Heaven is rejoicing but I'm feeling sad. I will miss seeing Jim at special Navigator events and in the halls at HQ. What a privilege to hear Jim teach. To say I will miss him seems to small to say, but we all will miss him so much. There's a hole in our hearts but we have hope. Well done, Jim — Well done.
What a joy to read about a faithful disciple in this current day. Peace and blessings to the Downing family. Much joy in heaven for the arrival of this saint soul.
Very sad to hear of this news. Although I never knew Jim personally I know it is a great loss to the Navigator Family. A life long lived & well lived. I agree Janice, I am sure GOD is smiling at Jim saying "Job well done my good & faithful servant".
What a faithful servant. What a life lived. What a legacy.
I was worked with the Navigators from 1964-1974, part of that time on staff and have fond memories of Jim. While at Glen Eyrie I often heard him speak and also had some 1-1 times with him. He was always rock solid in this advice to me, for which I am grateful. Both his messages and life have had a lasting effect on me.
Although, I can't donate at this time. My prayers are with everyone who knew, seen, and met him. 104 years is a longtime, God is MIGHTY.
Jim has long been one of my heroes. When my wife and I went overseas on our first missionary assignment in 1977 Jim met with us and gave us a very motivational sendoff. Then to watch him active in ministry into his 100s was such an inspiration!
Jim commissioned me when I went on staff with the Navigators 15 years ago. It was amazing having him pray over me as I began campus ministry. I'm sad I never got to see him again to thank him, but am so honored that I have that memory.
Jim was a mentor and example to me since I met him early in his life, at age 81. My wife Lyla and I felt perpetually and excessively loved by him and Morena. I will miss my dear friend.
May Jim and his sweet wife, Morena, rest in peace, together, throughout eternity, with our Heavenly Father.
I had the privilege of hearing Jim speak in 1968 at s servicemen's weekend conference in Germany where I was stationed. I recently read Jim's book "The Other Side of Infamy", and enjoyed it thoroughly. I plan now to read Jim's book "Living Legacy: Reflections on Dawson Trotman and Lorne Sanny. Those of us being discipled by the Navigators in Germany had the good fortune to be under the teaching of both Jim Downing and Lorne Sanny in 1967 and 1968.
What an inspiration. Thank you Jim. Enter into the joy of your Master.
Let just say in 1969 I was at a Nav conference when he was speaking. Because of that I gave my life to Jesus. Thank the Lord for people like him.
I met Jim at Great Lakes Naval Training Center in 1962. He was invited to speak to our small Bible study group that met in the chaplain's office. He spoke about spiritual reproduction and how sharing Christ with others and disciplining them could result in multiple conversions to Christ. 1962 was the year I was introduced to The Navigators and Jim had a big part in that.
What a wonderful life lived out in full for our Savior, Jesus Christ!
Jim has been the ballast of the Navigator ministry to give the ministry direction, stability, and affirmation that we are doing the 'right thing'. At every period in his life he has demonstrated for me how to live it fully for the Lord. A very unique legacy!
Another young Army officer and I were tasked to drive Jim from the Atlanta airport to our conference in N. Ga. He began to observe (I found out later it was a set-up) that the late 20's which we both were was high time to get serious about marriage. Within a year I had met Sharon and in a few months we were married. She beat me there to help welcome him in! Thank you Lord, and Jim!
got to be with Jim a couple of months ago here in Fayetteville, AR. I brought seven young guys to hear him. We were all impacted. If you havent read his book, Living Legacy, please do. Incredible pieces of insight on Trotman and Sanny I never knew. Jim was God's man throughout his life. A great model for all of us.
develop that relationship as a central theme. To invest in lives for Christ and assist God in raising up men who will walk with Him was Jim's legacy. I hope to finish with just a little of the Class and godliness of his example. Praise God for his faithfulness.
I was honored to have him as my Great Uncle. I was so fortunate to have gotten to meet him last April with the help of his amazing caregiver, Carol Lucke Dodge. I'm so sad that he is gone. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and friends. I love you and will miss you much! RIP Great Uncle Jim!
Every time in the last few years that I have heard the phrase "A life well lived…" I would immediately be think of Jim…and he wasn't even done yet. He had more Kingdom impact in his last year than I have managed in my entire 46 years. That should inspire us all!
My wife, Jan, and I met Jim in Seoul, Korea, when he was really old. I mean, he was 50! Of course we were in our early 20's. But, in 1964, Jim made a profound impact on our lives. We have been privileged to visit him 3 times in the last 3 years in Colorado Springs. His impact on us continues, and will. In Korea we were living in the home of Ron and Betty York, Navigator missionaries to U.S. servicemen. We were recruited to join them and served for 14 years in America and Germany and still have many friends from those years. All a part of Jim's legacy. Thank You, Lord, for allowing us to know and learn from Jim, Ron and so many others.
A great general of discipleship…(transforming lives )has changed address and his legacies endure for years…this is lesson for us to get involve in transforming lives.
In the summer of 1971 he taught about 30 of us from the book of Esther in Nav summer training program. He told us it was his favorite Bible book, and had the elements of drama: One side is up and then down, back and forth. Soon I am responsible to speak on Esther chapter 5; I remember that time, so I came to read about him to see if he is still living. He is, not on earth, but with the Lord. Praise God for His faithfulness to Jewish people, to Jim, and to everyone who trusts in His mercy.


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On-demand meteor showers for cities, companies, or the rich are going to be available starting in 2019.
By Avery Thompson Published: Mar 26, 2018
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Watching a meteor shower is a pretty spectacular, humbling experience that beautifully illustrates how small we are in the expanse of the universe. But catching a good meteor shower is hard. They only come a few times a year, and often at odd hours in the early morning.
What if you could get a meteor shower right overhead, on demand whenever you want it? That's the pitch from Japanese company Astro Live Experiences, which is placing satellites in orbit to produce artificial meteor showers.
ALE hopes to market their technology to cities, companies, or rich individuals who want a custom meteor shower for a cost that ALE claims will be less than that of a municipally-sponsored fireworks show. Their plan is to launch a pair of small satellites each equipped with a few hundred small metal spheres. On cue, the satellite will spit out a few dozen to burn up in the atmosphere.
The first of these satellites is launching in December, with services starting in 2019. Eventually, the company plans to have a constellation of over a dozen such satellites orbiting the world, able to trigger a custom meteor shower anywhere in the world, at any time.
While this might seem like harmless entertainment for those that can afford it, some experts are warning that these artificial meteor showers could potentially damage other satellites in orbit. Right now, the company hopes to mitigate that risk by keeping their satellites in a much lower orbit than most other satellites and checking to make sure no other satellites are in range.
But over the next few years, that area of space is likely to become much more crowded as SpaceX and other companies seek to build large satellite constellations to provide high-speed internet access across the globe. The more satellites orbit in this region, the greater the chances that one of ALE's meteor showers could accidentally hit one.
ALE has already received approval from Japan's space agency, and is consulting with NASA and the European Space Agency. That means at least some of these agencies think ALE doesn't pose a significant risk to other satellites, but it might not be worth the risk just for a pretty display.
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Butter is one of The King of Town's favorite foods. In fact, he will eat almost anything with butter in its name. Occasionally, other characters also indulge in this fatty food.
Marshmallow's Last Stand — One of the pictures on the framed sign behind Homestar and Pom Pom is a piece of toast with butter on it.
Who Said What Now? — The King of Town's quote is "More butter, please."
The House That Gave Sucky Treats — The three foods available to The King of Town are butterscotch, a Fun Size Butterfinger, and a stick of butter. The Butterfinger is also an option to give to Strong Bad.
Email 3 Wishes — Strong Bad says that if he had three wishes, the third one might be a couple of croissants with butter melting on the top.
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Revenge of the King — If you win, The King of Town is lowered into a vat of steaming butter.
Scroll Button Songs — One of the songs is "The scroll, the scroll, the buttons, the buttons, scrolling so smooth like the butter on a muffin."
Email suntan — The King of Town steals a bucket of cocoa butter from Strong Bad.
Email the bet — The King of Town stores cans of Butter-da in his pantry. He states that "they tells [him] not to, but [he] still drinks it!"
Thy Dungeonman II — In the game, the rat Percy tells you that the "this might kill ye a little" joke is his stale bread and curdled butter.
Email stupid stuff — Strong Bad claims that saying stupid stuff is Homestar's bread n' butter, or at least his cracker and mustard.
Stinkomanual — The description for Prudench reads "These skrimps are butterflied and ready to die. Great with butter but I prefer ceviche!"
Marzipan's Answering Machine Version 13.2 — The King of Town and The Cheat release an album called "Not Talkin' Bout Butter".
Thy Dungeonman 3 — While inside the crock pot in the monastery, typing "LOOK KNIFE" yields the response "Looks ready to slather ye with butter."
Email more armies — The motto for The Municipality is "Honor. Valor. Buttor."
Email your edge — Strong Bad and The Cheat discuss substituting bacon grease for butter while baking.
Baddest of the Bands — The King of Town has a lobster in a bucket of butter while performing. After Strong Bad dumps the butter into the fog machine, it creates a buttery cloud. The King of Town then proceeds to eat the buttered bats that result.
Hremail 62 — Homestar says that he made he made a picture of buttered toast with his brellow crayon.
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A few weeks ago, I wrote about the group of current and former Facebook employees who meet via the social network to discuss investments, a la Angel List. The first big investment involving many group members was in the online payments startup Balanced.
The company is getting a little more help, as it just announced two institutional investors: Andreessen Horowitz and Collaborative Fund, and closing the round at $2 million. AH partner and former PayPal president Jeff Jordan led the deal on Andreessen Horowitz's side, and it's of note that AH is also an investor in Balanced's worthy competitor, Stripe.
The new funding adds onto a bridge note that will keep the company apace toward a Series A. Cofounder and head of growth Jareau Wade says the company has been growing by about 30 percent the past few months, and almost 70 percent in terms of sign ups for the past two months.
But more interesting than the venture capital announcement is what the money will be enabling. CEO Matin Tamizi has said he intends to build out the product, but the company is doing it in a very hacker oriented way: Open source the code, and invite as many developers as you can to the party.
The company has been active on GitHub, the social community for developers, in hopes that third party devs will give them another perspective. Wade says that Balanced is different from other companies in that it makes its product discussions public earlier and more often.
The approach started as a scrappy necessity – the only way to compete with companie that have larger teams was to hope "superfans," as Wade puts it, would help out. Indeed, it's worked: recently an outside developer built an iOS client library for the company, which lets the team easily integrate Balanced to mobile apps for iPhone. Wade says the company offered him compensation, but the dev wasn't interested.
He adds: "It's worth it. There are some unintended cons. But maybe there are also some unintended pros."


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Frankfurt am Main, 16 February 2017
It was already often said, but it is becoming more and more true: Microcars are increasingly powerful and luxurious. The best example is the new Kia Picanto. It shows a how equipment from higher series walking down and, secondly, that small cars must be not only car.
Remained small, chic made
We turn to the facts: will be presented the new Kia Picanto at the Geneva Auto Show (9 to 19 March 2017), he comes to the dealer at the beginning of the second quarter 2017. demand of lack of is deleted the three-door, there are KIAS smallest only as a five-door hatchback. A positive surprise: The dimensions have changed little. Length (3.59 m), width (1.59 m) and height (1.48 meters) remain the same. When the wheelbase, there is a slight increase of 15 millimetres. The front overhang was shortened, lengthened the rear overhang. Put it another way: the new Picanto is not more so nasenbärig like its predecessor. The "Tiger nose" on the front evokes associations to the large Optima while back still most likely the predecessor Shimmers through. Depending on the version, there are headlights with LED-flashing beacons, in the course of the year 2017, a "shark" antenna replaced the conventional version.
A question of space
KIA promises more space for the new Picanto. A higher bottom edge of the dash to give the front passengers more legroom, in the rear, the backrests are somewhat stronger than so far inclined. Nice: Between the front seats, there's a longitudinally adjustable armrest: A swipe on the biggest rival the VW can up to KIA resist. The one-piece backrest are explicitly front with integrated headrests mentioned indicating that the headrests in the new Picanto in height and inclination adjustable are. The luggage compartment offers a variable floor in the future. So fit between 255 and 1.010 liters, so far were 200 to 870 litres.
Multimedia upgrade
Whoever wants to can upgrade his KIA Picanto to the noble multimedia tot. A navigation system with Central seven-inch touchscreen makes it possible. These included Android car and Apple CarPlay. On offer are also a reversing camera with the display of lines for parking and an inductive charging station for smartphones. A USB connection is always standard. Six airbags provide for security, there is still a knee airbag and an autonomous emergency braking assistant.
Long live the sports
The Picanto GT line is a premiere. This sport version features modified bumpers, a dual-pipe exhaust and colour accents in red, silver or black on the body. 16-inch Leichtmetalfelgen and leather are also for the Interior in the delivery schedule.
Threesome Turbo
Keep not only pure Angebertum, the GT-line KIA bought a turbo engine with three cylinders, one litre engine capacity and 100 HP the new Picanto. The unit is already known from the new Kia Rio and the Hyundai i20. In the case of the Picanto, 172 nm of maximum torque between 1,500 and 4,000 rpm to beech stand. A note on driving enjoyment, because KIAS of smallest weighs about a ton. In 10.1 seconds, 100 sprints 1.0 T GDI on pace, at 180 km/h, the end of the flagpole is reached. Comparison: the one liter turbo in the VW up produces 90 HP and 160 Newton metres, is slightly faster but with maximum 185 mph.
A real Pussyfoot?
As with the other units in the new Picanto, five gears are as standard, as well a start stop system. The engine mates are old acquaintances, who were comprehensively revised according to KIA. Base drive is a three-cylinder 67 HP, about a 1.2 liter four-cylinder with 84 ranked HP. Increases the maximum torque to one or two Newton metres at two machines, also a four-speed automatic transmission is available for the 1.2. The low noise of the new Picanto will be highlighted: a first test whether the supplied 68 dB at speeds 100 actually quietly sound must clarify. Those who wish on the Turbo Picanto must wait until the autumn of 2017. To the prices of the series KIA does not react yet. So far, the five-door hatchback began 9.440 euro, a price just below the 10,000-euro mark is likely. (rh)
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The 30 most eligible out singles, according to dating app Hinge
Nathan McAloneJun 29, 2017, 21:17 IST
Periodically, Hinge looks into its data for us to find the most eligible people on its dating app, which relaunched to focus more on relationships late last year.
They've taken a look at different industries, places (New York and San Francisco), and even social-media stars.
Now, for LGBT Pride Month, Hinge has pulled data on its most eligible users who are out. These are the accomplished and attractive people who have gotten the most "likes" on Hinge, as a measure of popularity, and also identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, or simply non-heterosexual in some fashion. (As a note, Hinge doesn't ask about gender identification.)
Here are the top 30, along with a few key facts, including what city they live in, and a link to see their profile on Hinge if you want to send a "like" their way.
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Posts Tagged 'college basketball'
Posted by NPI in Monday Medley.	Tagged: Bill Self, brandon mccarthy, college basketball, gay marriage, Jack Kerouac, Joe Posnanski, Kickstarter, Kimani Gray, march madness, ncaa tournament, NYPD, Pope Francis I, Rob Portman, Rob Thomas, seinfeld, soda ban, solitary confinement, the iraq war, The Simpsons, veronica mars.	Leave a comment
What we read while passing the eye test…
March Madness is here! Yesterday was Selection Sunday, and following such a wild regular season in college basketball, people are predicting crazy things. Kansas earned a #1 seed, and Joe Posnanski wrote about what makes Bill Self great.
A 16-year-old was shot and killed by the NYPD last week, inspiring anger and protests on the streets of Brooklyn. Outrage intensified when the autopsy revealed he had been shot seven times, including thrice in the back. The NYPD also allegedly arrested someone for criticizing stop-and-frisk. But, hey, at least New Yorkers can still drink large sodas!
Kickstarter.com had a breakthrough, when a potential Veronica Mars movie was funded by fans on the site in less than one day. Some criticized it as "charity" for movie studios, but others see it as a hopeful sign of the future of movies. Series creator Rob Thomas is just happy to get to make his movie.
Seinfeld vs. The Simpsons: The ultimate sitcom showdown.
Rob Portman, who was almost Mitt Romney's running mate last year, came out as a proponent of gay marriage last week, after announcing that his son is gay. Some called his move selfish, since he only did when it affected his own family.
What was the new Pope's role in Argentina's Dirty War?
Jack Kerouac: Sportswriter.
Get ready for the most depressing 10 year anniversary ever.
Is solitary confinement worse than death?
Brandon McCarthy believes in chemistry.
Posted by NPI in Monday Medley.	Tagged: Amazon, AMC, Arthur Bisbane, Breaking Bad, college basketball, double bonus, duke unc, Fred Wilpon, Giancarlo Esposito, Gus Fring, humor writing, Joe Nocera, Mad Men, maria bustillos, new york mets, phil hartman would've been a perfect leland palmer, Reddit, roger ebert, Seth Davis, splitsider, the awl, The Black Keys, twin peaks snl parody.	1 comment
What we read while reading great cosmic significance into a Broncos game…
It seems a little early to be at college basketball's midway point (we've only had two Double Bonus podcasts, after all), but Seth Davis has written his midseason recap, and the rest of Sports Illustrated's staff are making predictions. As Duke fans, of course, we got a kick out of North Carolina's drubbing at Florida State, which literally chased the Tar Heels off the floor and reminded us of this memorable game.
From the darker side of the NCAA, the latest story of injustice for a student-athlete.
Do The Black Keys represent a war on indie rock?
At The Awl, Maria Bustillos has a problem with that study claiming better teachers equals higher income.
Giancarlo Esposito, aka Gus Fring, took to Reddit to answer fans' questions about Breaking Bad and other highlights of his career. In other AMC news, Mad Men got an official premiere date for the new season.
Josh and Tim have spent all week debating which Met took the Wilpons to task.
The New York Times was slightly embarrassed when its Public Editor, Arthur Bisbane, wondered if maybe newspaper should try reporting the truth, you know? As opposed to just printing whatever people say… He explained himself later on.
Some Amazon movie reviews.
Hey, what kid hasn't gone through a urinating-on-corpses phase? Sebastian Junger blames…us.
Some old year-end stuff that Tim was too lazy to link to in the past: humor-writing, sitcoms that haven't been effusively praised, and broadcasting moments.
Roger Ebert with some thoughts on the Oscars.
The Double Bonus: Season Preview
Posted by NPI in College Basketball Preview Palooza!, NPI Comes Alive!, Sports, The Double Bonus.	Tagged: Austin Rivers, Brandon Triche, college basketball, college basketball preview, duke, harrison barnes, jared sullinger, Jeremy Lamb, Kemba Walker, Kendall Marshall, kentucky, Kris Joseph, NPI Comes Alive!, player of the year, podcasts, robbie hummel, Scoop Jardine, syracuse, Terrence Jones, the 2011-12 season, The Double Bonus, UNC.	1 comment
The Double Bonus returns! With college basketball season officially underway–and Monday's 24-hour marathon on ESPN being a reminder of how awesome college basketball is–John S and Tim return for their first ever in-person podcast! Together they break down their picks for each of the major conferences, discuss sleepers and POY candidates, and fondly reminisce about the good old days of the 2009 season. Click here to listen to the podcast that will change your life!
NPI Comes Alive!: The Double Bonus Podcast
Posted by NPI in NPI Comes Alive!, Sports, The Double Bonus.	Tagged: 2010-11 college basketball season, Blake Griffin shouldn't have won the dunk contest!, byu, Chandler Parsons, college basketball, duke, Final Four, florida, Javale McGee was robbed!, jimmer fredette, Jordan Hamilton, Marshon Brooks, Nolan Smith, Norris Cole, NPI, NPI branches, NPI network, Ohio State, Pitt, San Diego State, Seth Curry, texas, The Double Bonus.	1 comment
Welcome to NPI Comes Alive! It's the podcast branch of the NPI network. Our first edition brings back The Double Bonus, with Tim and John S finally breaking down this college basketball season. Click here to listen.
Live Blogging 2 Hours of ESPN's 24 Hours of College Basketball
Posted by NPI in College Basketball Preview Palooza!, Sports, The Double Bonus.	Tagged: 24-hour Season Tip-Off Marathon, bitchy the hawk, charlie coles, Coack K, college basketball, dislocated fingers, duke, espn, Greg Paulus, Kryrie-peat, Len Elmore, Little Miss Sunshine, live blog, Mason Plumlee, Matt Howard, mike krzyzewski, Mike Patrick, Miles Plumlee, redhawks, rob stone, ryan kelly, shelvin mack, steve smith, The Black Widow, the other Steve Smith, the Plumlees, Whatever the opposite of a black widow is.	3 comments
You may remember that last year NPI brought you live-blog coverage of 22 of the 24-hour ESPN Season Tip-Off Marathon. So why aren't we being as extensive this year? Chill out, we have things to do! And Tim already brought you a 2010-11 season preview, and a breakdown of the NCAA Vault. What more do you want? But we couldn't let tonight's Duke game go by without a live-blog, so Tim and John S will be here to break it down for you.
I wonder what Coach K is telling him...
TIM: Miami (Ohio) probably won't win the MAC. That's really what I take away from this game.
JOHN: Final thoughts: Duke looks pretty good, huh?
TIM: Who or what is a Todd Zafirovski?
JOHN: I was more mocking Patrick than Miles' toughness. And how insulted must Seth Curry be to be in with these scrubs?
TIM: Easy for you to sarcastically mock. Dislocated fingers hurt A LOT, John. A LOT.
JOHN: Mike Patrick after Miles Plumlee's dislocated finger: "He gets a pass on the two missed free throws. And anything else he wants for that matter." Man, how entitled is Miles going to be tonight? "I demand the flesh of a virgin! I had a busted finger!"
TIM: Well, I've been faithful to the game we're supposed to be watching. What I did see of the Butler-Louisville game earlier was that the Bulldogs hadn't established an offensive flow yet. Matt Howard was in foul trouble–what else is new?–and no one beyond Shelvin Mack could do anything. It doesn't surprise me a lot; Louisville will be a bubble team and Butler had a slowish start last season, as well. They need Howard to be closer to the player he was two years ago if they're going to be a Final Four contender again.
JOHN: Adamantly opposed. I don't even understand the logic. Is that supposed to be more intimidating? And how surprised are you that Butler is getting killed by Louisville? Is it possible people were too quick to dismiss Louisville this year?
TIM: I'm upset with the Duke defense, as well. The RedHawks have scored almost a point a minute this half. ALMOST A POINT A MINUTE!
You cool with the lack of a space between Red and Hawks? What's your feeling on that? Continue reading →
Live Blogging ESPN's 24 Hours of College Basketball: Morning
Posted by NPI in Sports.	Tagged: adrian branch, allan houston, bilal benn, bob wischusen, bruiser flint, college basketball, colonial, dave calloway, David Potter, drexel, dutch gaitley, East Dillon, eric collins, evan gordon, friday night lights, Infinite Jest, joe mihalich, john dunne, jon sciambi, laphonso ellis, maac, monmouth, nec, niagara, nike system of dress, rider, rob garrison, ryan bacon, senator joseph mccarthy, seton hall, siena, st. peter's, tanner smith, tim welsh, travis taylor.	2 comments
We're in the midst of our 22 straight hours live blogging ESPN's College Basketball Marathon, although you probably should have inferred that from the title. If you want to catch up and take a stroll down Timmy Chang Memory Lane with John S, check out the Overnight Post. Tim will handle the 6 a.m. game between two of his favorite Jersey schools, Monmouth and St. Peter's, and the 8 a.m. contest matching Drexel and Niagara. John S will be back at 10 for No. 24 Clemson and Liberty.
11:55: Well, Liberty screwed that up too. They'll end up with 39 points, as Clemson wins the game by 40 points. Get ready for Northeastern and Siena, today's noon game. We'll be starting a new post at NPI, and Tim will be taking the reins back for the start of that game.
11:48: At this point, I'm basically just rooting for the teams to put up identical halves. Clemson needs to close the game on a 12-2 run, and they would have won each half 42-19. That would be pretty cool, right?
11:43: It's a little hard to know how much to take away from a game like this, but Clemson looks like a pretty deep team. They've had eleven players score and are getting some nice contributions from Devin Booker, Andre Young, Milton Jennings, and Noel Johnson. If some of those guys can contribute in ACC play and tougher nonconference games, then the Tigers could be a pretty dangerous team.
11:35: The game's getting pretty sloppy as we head into the final 8 minutes. Both teams are turning the ball over (Liberty's got 18 on the game) and taking, and missing, bad shots. Clemson hasn't been much better than the Flames over the last few minutes, but I think their 34 point lead is still safe. I know it's not over till it's over and all, but…..this one's over.
11:25: By the way, Adrian Branch. Was that whole "willingness to compete" thing a veiled shot at Coach Taylor of East Dillon?
Live Blogging ESPN's 24 Hours of College Basketball: Overnight
Posted by NPI in Sports.	Tagged: 24 hour marathons, Billy White, Cal State Fullerton, Carter Blackburn, college basketball, DJ Gay, Dwain Williams, espn, Hawaii, hawaiian shirts, Hiram Thompson, Hubie Brown, Jeremy Lay, Kawhi Leonard, live blogs, Matthew Dellavedova, MIchael Roll, Mickey McConnell, MItchell Young, Nick Adams, Northern Colorado, rainbow warriors, Rece Davis, Roderick Flemings, San Diego State, St. Mary's, Stephen Bardo, Tad Boyle, the U.S. Olympic team, Timmy Chang, UCLA.	4 comments
Tim has already announced his excitement for the start of the college basketball season. Well, he's not the only one who's excited: ESPN is covering college basketball throughout its family of networks on Tuesday, including 12 different games on ESPN itself. Well, if ESPN is up for 24 hours of college basketball, then so is NPI. In Part I of IV, we'll cover the 2 AM game (San Diego State at Saint Mary's), and the 4 AM game (Northern Colarado at Hawaii).
6:10 AM: Well, Northern Colorado holds on to win 81-75. It's probably for the best: I didn't have another great pun about Jeremy Lay's name lined up. I'm handing off to Tim now, as he covers the 6 AM game, featuring his hometown Monmouth. Be sure to stay with us throughout the day.
6:06 AM: Williams' legs just aren't holding up down the stretch. He air balled a shot a few minutes earlier and was short on his second free throw. That may spell the end for Hawaii, as they fall back down five with 11.9 seconds left.


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Pineapples have nothing to do with pine trees or apples!
They were named because of their looks rather than their botanical makeup.
Pineapples are mostly grown in Mexico, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Philippines, Thailand, Costa Rica, China, Asia, and Hawaii.
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The Norrona Svalbard Wool Hood is a thin midlayer for spring/summer or can be worn as a warm baselayer in the winter. Made of wool/ polyester mix with simple, minimalist style, providing a soft and comfortable long sleeve, that is low odour, durable, low weight with excellent wicking performance for active sports.
Features include a single zip chest pocket, flat seams, hood which fits inside a helmet and a half front zip for ventilation.
Perfect for all outdoor activities including; glacier walking, expeditions, trekking, camping, mountain biking, snow sports, mountaineering and alpine and trad climbing.
Weighing under 200 grams/m², this Norrona's lightest wool mix for warm knits. The mixed fabric combines the natural performance from wool and the durability, low weight and wicking performances from polyester, to combine the best of two worlds (89% merino wool, maximum 17,5 microns thick, and 11% polyamide.) Perfect as a mid layer, or as a baselayer without compromising on insulation and breathability. These knits are among the best in the market. Perfect for active sports, as they trap warm air without stopping moisture transport. When used alone, the fabrics are open enough to allow air to circulate, making you feel comfortable in milder conditions.


Zoonosis: An infectious disease in animals that can be transmitted to people.
Humans can be infected with worms from pets. This happens in several ways which are discussed below.
It is important to remember that the transmission of parasites from pets to humans can be easily prevented by regular worming of your pet, by always picking up after your pet goes to the toilet (using a plastic bag and avoiding contact with the skin) and by ALWAYS washing your hands after handling your pet or any poo that you have picked up. Don't let your pet lick your face! We all know where those tongues might have been!!!
Playing, walking barefoot or working in soil or sand which contains infected dog or cat faeces or by handling infected faeces. Larvae of the hookworm burrow through the skin.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I DO GET INFECTED?
In pets, which are the preferred host, the larvae travel to the intestine and develop into adult worms.
In humans however, the larvae lose their sense of direction and travel under the skin instead – this is known as cutaneous larva migrans. They cause snake-like tracts which blister. This usually occurs where the larvae enter the skin, such as on the feet, legs, hands and buttocks. These tracts are very itchy and they develop at the rate of one to two centimetres per day for about fifty days.
Young children are most commonly affected, mainly from playing in contaminated soil or sandpits and then ingesting (eating) the eggs. After being passed in the faeces of your pet, the eggs mature in the soil. The eggs can also be ingested from unwashed hands after patting an infected dog. When ingested, the eggs hatch and the larvae migrate. Again they lose their way, and can lodge in almost any organ such as the brain, liver, lungs, kidney or eyes.
The most serious symptoms include neurological disturbances and blindness. As these parasites are not supposed to be in a human body at all (we are not the preferred host), the immune system responds by trying to wall them off to stop them moving any further. The disease in humans is known as visceral larva migrans, or, if in the eye, ocular larva migrans.
While these worms can be quite large, they don't cause huge problems and people often don't know they have them. Sometimes people notice they are passing tapeworm segments in their stools and sometimes segments migrate from a person's bottom where the segments may cause itching. Diarrhoea and abdominal pain may also occur.
Whipworm eggs, when ingested, can also infect humans.
Once ingested, these worms develop in the intestinal tract where they may cause mild enteritis.
Like many worms, the hydatid tapeworm has a complex lifecycle that involves a number of species. The mature worm lives and reproduces inside the dog's intestines. Dog passes infected faeces and sheep, kangaroo and cattle graze on the egg-infested pasture. Once inside the intermediate host, the eggs hatch into larvae. The larvae then mature to form a 'hydatid cyst'.
Luckily, in cattle, many of the cysts end up 'dying', but in sheep and kangaroos, the cysts are far more likely to remain infective, and the cysts can continue to grow over the life of the animal. When a dog (or dingo) eats the offal (liver, kidneys) from an infected sheep or kangaroo, it also eats the cysts - the life cycle is then completed.
The reason this tapeworm is so significant is because sometimes a HUMAN inadvertently becomes the intermediate host – ingesting the eggs of the tapeworm. Similar to the effect in sheep and cattle, the infected human can develop these large hydatid cysts in their liver, lungs or even the kidneys or brain. Humans can become infected with the tapeworm by accidentally eating the eggs that have been shed by dogs, but it is also possible to eat contaminated food, or to come into contact with the eggs from handling an infected dog. Alternatively, humans can become infected from eating raw vegetables (often home-grown ones) that have been contaminated by dog's droppings. Making sure that dogs do not contaminate the vegie garden, and that all vegies are thoroughly washed can help avoid this. Hydatid tapeworm are known to exist in the Northern Rivers so YOU ARE AT RISK.
Once inside the human, the damage done depends on where the hydatid cyst forms, and also the size the cyst reaches. If the cyst gets large, the organ it is in will have reduced or altered function – a big cyst in the lungs can make a human very short of breath, a large cyst in the brain can act like a brain tumour.
Avoid feeding offal from possible intermediate hosts – especially sheep and kangaroos. Feeding offal to dogs, even if boiled, carries a significant risk of transmitting hydatids so feed commercially prepared foods.
Do not allow dogs to roam or scavenge from sheep or kangaroo carcasses.
Note: It is NOT POSSIBLE for humans to become infected by eating the contaminated offal of sheep or cattle!


Recently I met a friend who told me he was very preoccupied. When I asked him what the problem was he unleashed a web of emotions: his business was experiencing a lot of volatility, he was worried about the future, his parents were getting on his nerves, his wife and he were experiencing friction in their marriage, etc.
In one stroke, he had arrived at what I call the Lodestar Priority of his situation: financial security drove a lot of his self-esteem and happiness, and it correlated with many other things in his life.
So I advised him on how to focus on that priority by making a plan to grow his business and then really working that plan diligently. If he did this, everything else – in his own words – would fall in place. He left the meeting with a sense of clarity, purpose and confidence.
We all have a Lodestar Priority.
A Lodestar Priority is connected to our deepest drives, fears and hopes. It is also interconnected with several other priorities in subtle, complex ways. In the case of my friend his Lodestar Priority was the success of his business. If that priority went well, it automatically had a positive domino effect on several other priorities in his life.
What are your Lodestar Priorities? List them down. Track their relation to other priorities in your life. Then chase your Lodestar Priorities relentlessly, and create a positive domino effect in your life.
If you are stuck like this due to reasons unknown to you, participate in the Unfollow Workshop. It is a personal transformation workshop that has been designed by Life Coach and Executive Coach Sandhya Reddy to help you understand your priorities, create goals based on your values, create plan to achieve the goal and go about executing your plans with focus.
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The Israeli air force is to buy advanced US-made missiles, capable of intercepting aircraft and long-range ballistic missiles, to upgrade the current air defense system, a report said Thursday.
The Patriot PAC-3 missiles, which will replace the PAC-2 currently in use, are capable of intercepting missiles possessed by Syria, the Ynet news Web site said, citing unnamed sources.
The PAC-3 missile is made to intercept ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft, according to the Web site of its manufacturer, Lockheed Martin.
Israel first deployed the Patriot system in 1991.


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package com.google.template.autoesc.var;

import java.io.IOException;

import com.google.common.base.Objects;
import com.google.common.base.Optional;
import com.google.common.base.Preconditions;
import com.google.common.base.Predicate;
import com.google.common.collect.ImmutableList;
import com.google.template.autoesc.out.BinaryOutput;
import com.google.template.autoesc.out.Output;
import com.google.template.autoesc.out.OutputContext;
import com.google.template.autoesc.out.PartialOutput;
import com.google.template.autoesc.out.UnaryOutput;
import com.google.template.autoesc.viz.DetailLevel;
import com.google.template.autoesc.viz.Visualizable;
import com.google.template.autoesc.viz.VizOutput;

/**
 * Indicates that a variable has a specific value within the smallest
 * enclosing scope for that variable.
 */
public final class Value<T> extends UnaryOutput implements VariableOutput {
  /** The associated variable. */
  public final Variable<T> var;
  /** The value. */
  public final T val;

  /** */
  public Value(Variable<T> var, T val) {
    this.var = var;
    this.val = val;
  }

  @Override
  public Optional<Output> coalesceWithFollower(Output next) {
    if (next instanceof Value<?>) {
      Value<?> that = (Value<?>) next;
      if (this.var.equals(that.var)) {
        return Optional.of(next);
      }
    }
    return Optional.absent();
  }

  @Override
  protected void visualizeBody(DetailLevel lvl, VizOutput out)
  throws IOException {
    var.visualize(DetailLevel.TINY, out);  // TINY -> no type.
    out.text(" = ");
    visualizeValue(val, lvl, out);
  }

  /**
   * Utility for visualizing a value.
   */
  public static void visualizeValue(
      Object value, DetailLevel lvl, VizOutput out)
  throws IOException {
    if (value instanceof Visualizable) {
      ((Visualizable) value).visualize(lvl, out);
    } else if (value instanceof Iterable<?>) {
      boolean first = true;
      out.text("(");
      for (Object element : (Iterable<?>) value) {
        if (first) {
          first = false;
        } else {
          out.text(", ");
        }
        visualizeValue(element, lvl, out);
      }
      out.text(")");
    } else {
      out.text(String.valueOf(value));
    }

  }

  @Override
  public Variable<T> getVariable() {
    return var;
  }

  @Override
  protected String getVizTypeClassName() {
    return "val";
  }

  @Override
  public boolean equals(Object o) {
    if (!(o instanceof Value)) { return false; }
    Value<?> that = (Value<?>) o;
    return this.var.equals(that.var) && Objects.equal(this.val, that.val);
  }

  @Override
  public int hashCode() {
    return Objects.hashCode(var, val);
  }

  @Override
  public boolean isParseRelevant(PartialOutput po) {
    // Relevant if in an open scope, and there is no subsequent set of the
    // same variable.
    assert (po.getOutput().get() == this);
    return isScopeStillOpen(po) && isSetLaterInScopeRootward(po);
  }

  private boolean isScopeStillOpen(PartialOutput po) {
    Optional<Output> outputOpt = po.getOutput();
    if (outputOpt.isPresent()) {
      Output o = outputOpt.get();
      if (o instanceof Scope) {
        if (var.equals(((Scope) o).var)) {
          return !po.getRightSideOutput().isPresent();
        }
      }
    }
    Optional<PartialOutput.SpanningPartialOutput> parentOpt = po.getParent();
    return !parentOpt.isPresent() || isScopeStillOpen(parentOpt.get());
  }

  private boolean isSetLaterInScopeRootward(PartialOutput po) {
    PartialOutput.SpanningPartialOutput parent = po.getParent().get();
    // Look right from parent.
    ImmutableList<PartialOutput> siblings = parent.body;
    int indexInParent = siblings.indexOf(po);
    assert (indexInParent >= 0);
    for (int i = indexInParent + 1, n = siblings.size(); i < n; ++i) {
      PartialOutput laterSibling = siblings.get(i);
      if (isSetOfSameVar(laterSibling)) {
        return true;
      }
      if (isSetLaterInScopeLeafward(laterSibling)) { return true; }
    }
    Optional<Output> parentOutOpt = parent.getOutput();
    if (parentOutOpt.isPresent()) {
      Output parentOut = parentOutOpt.get();
      if (parentOut instanceof Scope && var.equals(((Scope) parentOut).var)) {
        return false;
      }
    }
    return parent.getParent().isPresent()
        && isSetLaterInScopeRootward(parent);
  }

  private boolean isSetLaterInScopeLeafward(PartialOutput po) {
    ImmutableList<PartialOutput> body = po.getBody();
    for (PartialOutput bodyPart : body) {
      if (isSetOfSameVar(bodyPart)) { return true; }
    }
    for (PartialOutput bodyPart : body) {
      if (isSetLaterInScopeLeafward(bodyPart)) { return true; }
    }
    return false;
  }

  private boolean isSetOfSameVar(PartialOutput po) {
    Optional<Output> oopt = po.getOutput();
    if (!oopt.isPresent()) { return false; }
    Output o = oopt.get();
    return o instanceof Value && ((Value<?>) o).var.equals(this.var);
  }

  /**
   * The most recent value of var in-scope at the current stage of the parse.
   */
  public static <T> Optional<T> valueOf(
      final Variable<T> var, OutputContext ctx) {
    Optional<Output> output = ctx.lastInScope(
        new Predicate<BinaryOutput>() {
          @Override
          public boolean apply(BinaryOutput o) {
            return o instanceof Scope
                && var.equals(((Scope) o).var);
          }
        },
        new Predicate<Output>() {
          @Override
          public boolean apply(Output o) {
            return o instanceof Value
                && var.equals(((Value<?>) o).var);
          }
        });
    if (output.isPresent()) {
      Value<?> value = (Value<?>) output.get();
      Optional<T> result = var.typeGuard.check(value.val);
      Preconditions.checkState(result.isPresent());
      return result;
    } else {
      return Optional.absent();
    }
  }

  @Override
  protected int compareToSameClass(UnaryOutput that) {
    return this.var.name.compareTo(((Value<?>) that).var.name);
  }

  @Override
  public boolean canReorder() {
    return true;
  }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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Q: Is the minimal distance from a point inside a paralellopiped to its 8 vertices always less than the maximal length of all edges? Is the minimal distance from a point inside a paralellopiped to its 8 vertices is always less than the maximal length of all edges?
Note that for an extreme case, the center of a unit cube has distance $\frac{\sqrt 3}{2}<1$ to its vertices.
I can prove that if a point $X$ from the interior of a paralellopiped  lies in a "corner" tetrahedron say, in the following picture, $ABCF$, then
$BX$ is less than $\max(BA,BC,BF)$, which is the same as the maximum of lengths all edges. But not every point lies in one of these eight "corner" tetrahedra, for example the center.

A: Attempt:
Here is the 2d case of a parallelogram. We draw the Voronyi cells for the set of vertices $V$. The magenta points are the the points inside the parallelogram where the function
$$X \mapsto d(X, V)$$
achieves its maximum. They are the centers of the circumscribed circles for the the two acute triangles. This maximum value is $R$, the radius of the circles. It is easy to see that $2 R < l + l'$, the sum of two sides.

In the 3d case, we could imagine that the points of maximum are again the centers of the acute tetrahedrons, two of them.
$\bf{Added:}$ In 3d looking at the Voronyi cells could be difficult. However, there is another method that would work say for (semi-)regular polytopes. Use the fact that
$$\sum XA_i^2 - n X C^2$$
is constant, where $C$ is the center of mass of the set of points $X_i$. This allows us to show  that the center of the regular polytope is where the function $d$ achieves its maximum ( intuitive).
$\bf{Added:}$ Consider a finite set of points $V$ in space, and $D$ a closed bounded domain.  The function
$$X\mapsto d(X,V)$$
achieves it maximum on $D$. Let's show that if $X_0$ is a point of maximum inside $D$, then the distance $d(X_0, V)$ is achieved for at least $4$ points in $V$. Indeed, otherwise write the distances from $X_0$ to points in $V$ in increasing order
$$d_1 = d_2 = d_3 < d_4 \cdots$$
Now, we can move $X_0$ ever so slightly (along an axis) to $X_0'$ so that the distances become
$$d_1' = d_2' = d_3'< d_4'\cdots$$
and $d_1' > d_1$, contradiction with maximality.
Conclusion: $X_0$ is either on the boundary of $D$, or is inside $D$, and is the center of a circumscribed sphere of $4$ points in $V$.

A: Problem : Assume that $X$ is an interior point in
the parallelepiped $P=A_1A_2A_3A_4$-$A_5A_6A_7A_8 $ in $\mathbb{R}^3$
Prove that the minimum distance from $X$ to vertices is strictly smaller
than maximum length of edges in $P$.
Proof : (a) Consider a triangle $\Delta XAB, \ A=A_1,\
B=A_2$ with side lengths $$x=|XA|,\ y=|XB|,\ z=|AB|$$ and $\theta =
\angle \ AXB$. Assume that
$$ x \geq y \geq z
$$
Then prove that $$ \theta \leq \frac{\pi}{3}$$
Proof : By 2nd Cosine Law, we have $$
x^2+y^2-2xy\cos\ \theta = z^2 $$
If $\theta > \frac{\pi}{3}$, then $\cos\ \theta <\frac{1}{2}$ so
that $$\frac{ x^2+y^2-z^2}{2xy} =\cos\ \theta < \frac{1}{2} $$
which is a contradiction.
(b) If there is $\theta$ with $\theta >
\frac{\pi}{3}$, then $z>y$. Hence we complete the proof.
We will assume that $$ \angle A_iXA_j \leq
 \frac{\pi}{3}$$ for all edges $[A_iA_j]$ in $P$.
We define $$ a_i = \frac{A_i-X}{|A_i-X|} \in \mathbb{S}^2$$
Hence if $|\ast - \ast |$ is a distance function on
$\mathbb{S}^2$, then $|a_i-a_j| \leq \frac{\pi}{3}$ where $[A_iA_j]$
is an edge.
If $A_1,\ A_7$ are in diagonal position, then $$|a_1-a_7| \leq
|a_1-a_2| + |a_2-a_6|+|a_6-a_7| \leq \pi $$
If $M$ is a mid point between $a_1$ and $a_7$ (We have at least one
$M$), then we consider an open hemisphere $H$ s.t. $\partial H$ is a
great circle $M^\perp$
and $H$ contains $a_1,\ a_7$.
In $\mathbb{S}^2$, we consider a broken geodesic for example $\alpha
= [a_1a_4]\cup [a_4a_8] \cup [a_8a_7]$ whose length is $\leq \pi$.
If $\alpha'$ is $\pi$-rotation-image of $\alpha$ wrt $M$, then
$\alpha\cup\alpha'$ is a loop of length $\leq 2\pi$.
If this loop
escapes the closed hemisphere $\overline{H}$, then it intersects
$\partial H$ at some point $h$. Clearly, if $h'$ is
$\pi$-rotation-image of $h$ wrt $M$, then the loop contains both
points $h,\ h'$, which implies that this loop is in the great arc
between $h,\ h'$.
Hence points $a_4,\ a_8$ are also in the
hemisphere $\overline{H}$. In the long run all points $a_i$ are in
the hemisphere $\overline{H}$. Note that this is possible only when
$X$ is not an interior point. Hence we complete the proof.


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Accessory Dwelling Opportunities Across Northern Virginia – A Comparison
Increasing the supply of affordable housing is a challenge for localities across Northern Virginia and throughout the region. While local governments have focused a lot of effort on the traditional route of providing financial subsidies and incentives for the development of committed affordable units, other options include measures to increase housing density in order to put more housing on a limited supply of available land.
One option that is increasingly being recognized as an effective means of addressing the nationwide shortage of affordable rental housing is to allow accessory dwelling units in neighborhoods that are predominantly single-family. An accessory dwelling unit is defined as a smaller (subordinate to the primary home), independent residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a single-family home. These may be known as "granny flats," "mother-in-law apartments," "carriage houses," "guest houses," "English basements," or numerous other terms.
Over the past two years each of the major Northern Virginia jurisdictions have expanded the ability to build and use these small living spaces in predominantly residential neighborhoods.
During the 2021 NVAR Convention and Trade Show, planning and zoning department staff from our local Northern Virginia jurisdictions joined us to discuss what is allowed and what Realtors® need to know about the use and ownership of accessory living spaces in Northern Virginia Homes.
A recording of that event may be viewed here: Accessorize It: All You Need to Know about Accessory Dwellings in Northern Virginia
As a follow-up to that conversation, NVAR has created a chart comparing the current zoning ordinances regulating accessory dwellings in Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax.
Ordinance/Code Section
Accessory Dwelling (AD).
Section §12.9.2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Accessory Living Unit (ALU).
Subsection 4102.7.B of the Zoning Ordinance.
Section 7-203 of the Zoning Ordinance.
What is the Permit Approval Process?
Administrative permit application.
Administrative permit application for interior/attached ALUs.
Detached ALUs require a minimum of two acre lots and special permit approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA).
What are the Fees for the Permit?
The administrative application and permit fee is $146 plus $311 Parking Survey (if required).
The administrative permit fee is $200, and the special permit fee is $435. The fee for a renewal is $70.
No Fee. (Currently there is no fee for submitting an administrative permit application. A fee of $50-$100 is expected to be proposed and approved in the coming months.)
What type of property may have an Accessory Dwelling?
Only single-family detached dwellings in R zoning Districts may have an AD.
Only single-family detached dwellings may have an accessory living unit.
An accessory dwelling shall be permitted as an accessory use to a single-family, two-family or townhouse dwelling.
What Restrictions are on the Size and Number of Accessory Units?
There cannot already be an accessory dwelling or a family/caregiver suite on the lot.
Detached accessory dwellings approved after May 18, 2019, may not exceed 25 feet nor 1½ stories in height.
No detached accessory building approved after May 18, 2019, with a footprint larger than 560 square feet in R-5 and R-6 districts, and 650 square feet in any other district, shall be used to contain an accessory dwelling.
The gross floor area of an accessory dwelling shall not exceed the following:
(1) The size of the basement for an attached accessory dwelling that is wholly within a basement.
(2) 750 sq. ft. nor 35 percent of the combined floor area of the main and accessory dwelling, for an attached or detached accessory dwelling where the GFA of the main dwelling is at least 1,000 sq. ft.
(3) 500 sq. ft. nor 45 percent of the combined gross floor area of the main and accessory dwelling, for an attached or detached accessory dwelling where
the GFA of the main dwelling is less than 1,000 sq. ft.
Only one accessory living unit is allowed per dwelling.
In an interior unit, the accessory unit size is limited to 800 square feet or 40% of the principal dwelling, whichever is less, except that the ALU may occupy the entire basement or cellar if the basement/cellar was existing as of July 1, 2021. In addition, the size also may be exceeded with special permit approval.
In a detached unit, the size is limited to 1,200 square feet. A larger size can not be approved by the BZA.
Only one accessory dwelling shall be permitted on any recorded lot.
The gross floor area of an accessory dwelling within a principal dwelling shall not exceed one-third of the principal dwelling's gross floor area or 350 square feet for lots 2,500 square feet or less and 500 square feet for lots larger than 2,500 square feet.
The maximum height of the accessory building shall not exceed the lesser of the following: the height of the principal dwelling; or 20 feet.
How many Persons may Occupy an Accessory Dwelling?
No more than three persons shall occupy the accessory dwelling.
A maximum of two people may live in an ALU, and the space is limited to no more than two bedrooms.
No more than three persons shall reside in the accessory dwelling.
Are Accessory Dwellings allowed as Attached or Detached Structures?
Accessory dwellings may be within or attached to one-family dwellings, or in detached accessory buildings.
Detached accessory buildings existing prior to May 18, 2019, may be altered to make interior alterations to create an accessory dwelling.
Interior/attached ALUs are allowed by administrative permit.
Only properties with at least two acres may apply for a detached accessory living unit. All detached units require a special permit application and a public hearing with the BZA.
Accessory dwellings may be within or attached to an existing home (single, two-family or townhouse), or within a detached accessory structure.
What are the Parking Space Requirements?
If no parking spaces exist prior to issuance of accessory dwelling permit, 1 space shall be created, provided, however, where a parking survey conducted by the County determines that the block on which the main dwelling is located is less than 65% parked, such new space is not required to be created.
Where either 1 or 2 spaces exist prior to issuance of the accessory dwelling permit, all such space(s)shall be maintained.
Where more than 2 spaces exist prior to issuance of the accessory dwelling permit, at least two spaces shall be
maintained.
For a dwelling located on a public street, three total off-street parking spaces are required and on a private street, four total spaces are required for interior/attached ALUs. The parking spaces can be in a driveway, garage, carport, etc. but may not be located on the street. Front yard coverage for driveways is limited to 25 or 30 percent in the R-1 through R-4 Districts, depending on the district. For ALUs approved by special permit, the BZA will determine whether additional parking beyond the base requirement for a single-family detached dwelling (two spaces on a public street, three spaces on a private street) is required.
An accessory dwelling shall be exempt from providing off-street parking.
Is Owner Occupancy Required?
Yes. The applicant must be the owner of the property where the AD is proposed to be located and the property owner/applicant must use either the main dwelling or the AD as their primary residence.
Yes. The owner of the home must live on the premises either within the principal dwelling or the accessory living unit.
Yes, but the owner of the property shall only be required to maintain the property as their primary residence until after the permit is issued.
The accessory and principal dwelling shall remain under common ownership.
Are Rentals Allowed in Accessory Units?
Only one (either the principal or the accessory unit) may be rented out.
Accessory Homestays (short-term rental) shall be allowed in an attached or detached accessory dwelling only where such is approved as an accessory dwelling.
Rentals are permitted (subject to the occupancy provisions of subsection 4102.7.B(7) and (8)).
ALUs are prohibited from being used for short-term lodging purposes.
Both the principal and accessory unit may be rented after the permit has been issued.
An accessory dwelling may not be used as a short-term residential rental for a period exceeding 120 days per calendar year.
What additional Building Code and Design Requirements Exist for Accessory Units?
No accessory dwelling within a main dwelling with an entrance above the first floor shall have exterior stairs to that entrance on the side of the lot fronting a street.
No accessory dwelling within an accessory building with an entrance above the first floor shall have exterior stairs to that entrance on the side of the lot fronting a street unless the accessory building was built prior to May 18, 2019.
Any detached accessory building approved after May 18, 2019, containing an accessory dwelling shall comply with setbacks as follows:
On interior lots, the nearest wall may not be closer than five feet to a side or rear lot line;
On corner lots, the nearest wall may not be closer than five feet to any side lot line, and the nearest edge of the eave of the accessory building may not be closer than 10 feet to any rear lot line;
The nearest wall of the accessory building may not be closer than 25 feet from any street or officially designated street right-of-way line.
Emergency egress windows may be required for basement bedrooms. Any interior or exterior construction may require approval of a building permit. In addition, depending on the type of cooking device in the ALU, either fire rated floor and wall assemblies or a fire alarm system with third-party monitoring that complies with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, may be required.
If the property is served by a well or septic system, Health Department approval will be required prior to an administrative permit or special permit being approved.
For interior/attached ALUs, any new external entrance must be located on the side or rear of the dwelling. Any proposed garage orcarportmust be located directly adjacent to any existing garage or carport, and the associated driveway and curb cut must be the same as that which serves the principal dwelling.
Unless a lesser setback is required by the zone in which the property is located, the accessory building shall provide at least a one-foot setback, including architectural features, from side and rear lot lines.
If the accessory building has walls with windows or doorways that face the nearest side or rear lot line, the setback shall be three feet unless a greater setback is required.
Portions of an accessory building taller than 13.5 feet but less than 16 feet shall provide a setback of at least 2.5 feet.
Portions of accessory buildings more than 16 feet in height shall provide a setback of at least five feet.
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