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Game of Thrones Research Project: My responses to the questionnaire
TV & Movies by Jigyasa March 19, 2017 December 16, 2019
I came across an online questionnaire about Game of Thrones recently. Being the ardent fan that I am, I wasted no time in filling out my responses. Here are some of my answers to the subjective questions:
*Spoiler Alert*
How important is Game of Thrones to you, both as something to follow and enjoy, and as a commentary on our world?
Can you tell us why you have made these choices?
I like the complex characters, how they battle with their conscious and how they are neither good nor bad. The massive shades of grey in each character mirrors the human tendencies perfectly! Also, it is fascinating how a single event goes ahead to create a huge, irreversible ripple effect in the broader scheme of things.
I enjoy the show tremendously because of the compelling story-telling, fabulously inter-weaved with the shocking moments and big reveals. I am deeply invested in each character, to the level of being addicted to their journeys!
Is there one debate or controversy that has particularly stood out for you? What were your views on it?
Oh the horrors! All the debates regarding the portrayal of rape on screen, particularly that of Cersei Lannister, that too right next to Joffrey's corpse. It was handled a lot differently in the books, as in it was consensual, and so, the idea of the show Jaime violating Cersei in a moment of mourning was appalling.
How do you feel about spoilers? Can you tell us about an actual case where you particularly felt this?
I am neutral about spoilers now because I have obsessed enough about the show to know all the theories and prophecies, so I sometimes have a fair amount of idea about what is going to unfold on screen.
However, I do believe that spoilers should not be propagated on social media. The cast and crew of the show put a lot of efforts to give us the best surprises; that commands our respect!
What's your preferred way to watch Game of Thrones? With others, or alone? One episode at a time, or several? The moment it's available, or delayed until you are ready? Live broadcast, streamed, or DVD? And do you like to rewatch episodes?
I prefer to watch it alone. Since I watch the episode as soon as it airs, so I have no choice but to watch one at a time. I stream it online.
Yes, I rewatch the episodes, but I do that when the entire season is already out and then I binge watch the whole thing.
Who has been your favourite character (whether or not they have managed to survive this far!)? Can you tell us why?
It is almost impossible for me to name a favorite character on the show. I know that the vast majority would probably pick Tyrion Lannister as their favorite, but I tend to lean towards the other Lannister brother.
Jaime has had one of the most impressive character arcs in the show. From being someone we hated off the bat, to coming to understand the complicated man he is underneath. It is widely accepted that once removed far away from Cersei, Jaime's personality began to shine through his tainted armor. Be it his chivalry and vulnerability towards Brienne of Tarth or his short-lived moment of fatherhood with Myrcella, Ser Jaime of the House Lannister is quickly becoming someone I root for!
Is there another character you have most admired for the 'game' they have played (whether or not it paid off in the end!)? Again, can you tell us why?
Littlefinger is pretty good at playing the game, but I don't really admire him as a character. The one character whose game planning and strategies I do admire would be Varys. The spider has been weaving his web since long ago and he seems about ready to catch the final reward.
Game of Thrones is obviously based on an (unfinished) book series. Is that important to you in any way?
The good thing about Game of Thrones being based on the ASOIAF series is that once the show ends, I have the perfect way to continue my obsession by starting with the books. Also, had the books not provided for a solid material, the show probably never would have been born!
Are there other films, books, TV series or games that you would compare with Game of Thrones? Can you tell us how?
The only one that comes to my mind is the Indian mythological epic "Mahabharat", as it unfolds the story of warring families, and amidst the great battles and divine intervention, there lie life lessons on morality, business, psychology, among a plethora of others.
Game of Thrones presents us with many different lands and kinds of people. Has there been one which has particularly intrigued you?
I used to find Dorne fascinating. It was truly a land ahead of its time, with a non-patriarchal kingdom, open culture and peaceful surroundings. This, of course, ended preemptively with the demise of Oberyn Martell, but I would still want to learn more about the Dornish way of living.
Do you have a most memorable moment from the series, one that you like retelling to other people? Could you retell it to us?
To pick a single moment from a grand series like Game of Thrones is a daunting task. The first one that comes to my mind right now is from the latest season in which we tragically learn how Hodor becomes "Hodor". The moment young Wylis collapses to the ground, repeatedly screaming "Hold the door" as he experiences his future self protect Bran from the wights, simultaneously being born the man he was destined to be and succumbing to his fate, is one of the most emotional deaths I have ever experienced on a TV show. It is one moment that is forever etched in my heart.
Has there been a scene which has made you particularly uncomfortable or angry? Can you tell us about it?
Cersei's Walk of Shame made me uncomfortable. To see a strong and arrogant woman like her be reduced to almost nothing; to see her pride shred into a million pieces in front of the entire town. It was understandable why she needed to go through this, but nonetheless, it was very uncomfortable to watch.
And finally: "Winter is coming" – surely the series' most famous saying. Ah, but what exactly is "Winter"? What does it make you think of?
It makes me think of troubled times that need to be endured to become stronger, that need to be overcome to become wiser, that need to be defeated to become better.
I loved how the questionnaire made me delve deeper into why I like the show, the characters and the story.
For fans who would like to contribute to the research project, go to Questeros !
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Below are common questions and answers about athletics at SPA.
How do I sign up my child for a sport?
Students sign up for fall sports in the previous spring, for winter sports in the fall, and for spring sports in the winter. Team sign-up takes place in advisories or by emailing the Department of Athletics.
When do seasons start?
Seasons vary by sport, but generally, Upper School fall sports start two weeks prior to the start of school in August, and Middle School fall sports start one week prior to the start of school in August. Winter sports generally start the second or third week of November, and spring sports start right after spring break.
Is there a participation fee to play?
There is no participation fee required to play on a SPA team. There may be fees associated with the purchase of uniforms, travel costs, and meals, but this will vary by division and team.
Are there tryouts for every team?
SPA follows a "no-cut" policy in regards to sports at both the Middle and Upper School levels. This reflects our belief that all students, no matter their skill or experience level, should be encouraged to participate in sports.
In the Middle School, there are no tryouts: players are evaluated by the coaching staff during practices in the start of the year, and will be divided into balanced teams depending on the cohort's size and skill level. Division into "A" and "B" teams typically begins in Grade 7 or 8.
There are tryouts for Upper School teams, which take place prior to the start of the season. No athlete is ever cut from a team; players will be placed on the varsity, junior varsity, or C team based on their skill, effort, attitude, and commitment.
Can my child change their selection of sports?
Yes, students may switch sports up until the end of the first week of practice.
Where can I find specific information related to one team?
All teams have a Team Page on the SPA website, which has all information related to that team, including a game schedule, directions to away games, coach information, win/loss record, and contact information for coaches. Visit Team Pages.
What are typical practice times and expectations?
Middle School teams (Grades 5-8) typically practice right after school from 3:15-4:30 pm. Upper School teams typically practice from 4:30-6:00 pm. Due to limited indoor space in the winter, some Upper School teams may have a practice slot from 6:00-7:30 pm.
Generally, Middle School teams practice/play 3-5 times a week and Upper School teams practice/play 5-6 times a week. Players are expected to be at all practices and games. Reasonable accommodations can be made with prior communication with the coach. Expectations increase as students move from the Middle School to the Upper School, including practices and competitions during holidays or school vacations.
Do teams practice over school holiday periods?
Middle School teams have optional practices over school holidays. Upper School teams have required practices during most holiday periods.
Can a student participate on a team and in a theatrical play during the same season?
Generally not; the time committment for athletic practice and games and the time committment for play rehearsals would likely preclude a student from doing both. There may be the possibility of a student playing on a team and participating on the crew of a production during the season (i.e. building sets, running lights, helping with costumes), but this is dependent on both the sport and the production. Contact your student's coach and the faculty member directing the production for more information.
Can a student play two different sports the same season?
Generally not. The time committment to a single sport would preclude a student from participating on two teams during one season.
When are game schedules available?
Upper School game schedules are usually be available a month before the season starts, if not earlier. Middle School game schedules are not available until the season starts, usually one week in advance of the first game.
Where can I find the most accurate game schedule?
The most up-to-date game schedules will be on the Team Page on the SPA website.
When will we be notified if there is a cancellation due to weather?
When weather is an issue, a decision about cancellation will be made by 2 p.m. Cancellations will be posted inside the school and an email notification will be sent to all parents. Parents can also sign up to be notified by email whenever there is a schedule change for their student's team. Click the "Notify Me" icon on the Game Schedule page to sign up for this service.
Does SPA give varsity letters for participation on outside teams?
Varsity letters are earned on SPA teams or teams in which SPA is a formal co-op memeber. The school does not award letters for play on a club or other external team.
When is the athletic trainer available to student-athletes?
Mallory Young, the school's Certified Athletic Trainer, is available to student-athletes starting at 2 p.m. Monday-Friday for injury assessment, acute care (i.e. taping, bandaging, ice), injury prevention, rehabilitation, and guidelines for return to play. If a student-athlete requires an orthopaedic referral, Mallory can facilitate a priority appointment with a fellowship trained sub-specialist physician of Sports and Orthopaedic Specialists.
Does SPA use ImPact baseline concussion testing and is there a formal concussion protocol?
Yes. SPA has teamed up with Sports and Orthopedic Specialists Allina Health to offer ImPACT Testing (Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing), an innovative concussion management program for athletes or individuals who are at risk for a concussion. ImPACT involves an online exam that athletes take prior to the athletic season. This baseline test is done on the SPA campus, administered by the athletic trainer. All costs for the baseline testing are covered by SPA. For more information, visit the ImPACT Test website.
What is the school's "return to play" policy?
If an athlete is seen by a physician for an injury or illness that keeps them out of practices/games, they MUST have a signed doctor's' note or SPA Return to Play Letter before they are allowed to resume participation. This can be faxed to the athletic office at 651-696-1510 or given directly to the athletic trainer.

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2 Post By icewendigo
Thread: The Trial
#1 The Trial
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July 3rd, 2013, 07:10 AM
In Italy, Davide Vannoni made an astonishing claim: he could cure fatal illnesses with stem-cell therapy.
Yet, Nature News reports:
"Well over 100 people with conditions ranging from Parkinson's to motor neuron disease to coma — nearly half of them children — have already signed up to participate in the government-sponsored trial, despite there being no published evidence that the therapy could be effective. (...)
Last year, the US Patent Office issued a 'pre-final' rejection of Vannoni's patent — one that allows re-submission, although Vannoni has not yet resubmitted. The rejection noted that the application included insufficient details on methodology, that differentiation was unlikely to occur during the very short incubation time described, and that the appearance of nerve-like cells in the culture is likely to "reflect cytotoxic changes".
Furthermore, in the patent (which is far from complete), the images are not new.
They are taken from a scientific paper (Schegel'skaya, E. A. et al., 2003), although the patent lacks the reference. Plagiarism?
The trial, which will test Vannoni's method, has been postponed three times because the medical entrepreneur has not yet revealed his method.
As such, a committee cannot start the trial that is intended to show the efficacy of this therapy.
It seems that the fuzz Mr. Vannoni created, should not be taken seriously. It merely fakes a last resort for dying children and adults.
If it turns out to be a scam, must this individual be punished according to you?
Italian stem-cell trial based on flawed data : Nature News & Comment
"The only safe rule is to dispute only with those of your acquaintance of whom you know that they possess sufficient intelligence and self-respect not to advance absurdities; to appeal to reason and not to authority, and to listen to reason and yield to it; and, finally, to be willing to accept reason even from an opponent, and to be just enough to bear being proved to be in the wrong."
~ Arthur Schopenhauer, The Art of Being Right: 38 Ways to Win an Argument (1831), Stratagem XXXVIII.
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stander-j
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July 4th, 2013, 12:00 PM
Assuming it is fraud:
A class action lawsuit would be deserved, nothing beyond that though... It sets a weird precedent, all it means is that you've effectively established a system where things like this are reviewed case-by-case - just to see if the circumstances even qualify for legal proceedings: Just a waste of time and additional resources. The distinctions between what is legal and what is not would just be too convoluted, ie: Homeopathy. What's important is that whatever his reputation was, you can be sure of what it would become.
Edit: Apparently this precedent has already been set... Still wishy-washy though.
Last edited by stander-j; July 4th, 2013 at 12:13 PM.
"Cultivated leisure is the aim of man."
Ascended Member
It does perhaps a little odd that people seem able to claim what ever they wish, quite often without ever having to had actually demonstrate anything. Perhaps it would be good to have a global standard for everyone wishing to make scientific claims must first satisfy. This way when someone comes out with a new claim the public can actually have confidence rather than either getting conned by charlatans or ignoring real genius. I can't help feeling a little resentful towards those who make medical claims though without really demonstrating them as it prevents others picking up the mantle or helping other people, that's if the claims are even genuine. But when these claims are false or misleading it is even worse as people believe and waste their time and money on frauds, it's in cases like this prison terms seem appropriate.
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"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts."
― Bertrand Russell
icewendigo
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Im in favor of transparency, with initial data, methodology and results being accessible. Imo the primary goal should be the free flow of information, people should be informed that there is not yet any evidence the technique works (with a potential warning [unproven, potential misrepresentation or fraud]), and have the researcher person make his methodology accessible for review/improvement, and have the people decide based on this information if they want to go ahead with the test. Then if the researcher is shown to have broken laws in the process, he should be punished according to these.
If a method is to be published with data to prove it works, that usually means that there needs to be a test before it is proven, so I have no problem with a untested "test" (within reason).
There is no laws against "being" a charlatan or a dubious scoundrel, but laws against specific actions that a given society does not wish to allow, in this case, he should be punished according to laws in place (anti-false representation, fraud, consumer protection, etc) if he breaks any of those.
The problem I have with preventing a trial in a manner that could be too expedited/premature, is that a discovery can be counter intuitive and not explained from the framework of existing understanding.
Lets say acupuncture does work for a number of uses and that we dont "really" know exactly why that is, or worse there is a fanciful laughable explanation that is false. It could look like new age crack-pottery, but to be sure we need tests. If the test are successful, you can categorize the treatment as "valid for undetermined reasons".
EDIT: There are a number of instances where scientific authorities and or the best theories available said an experiment could not be/was impossible/etc and then experiments proved them wrong, though these are rare they are also often important in expanding our understanding or application of technologies. If these had been prevented on the grounds they go against conventional understanding or current consensus we would not be were we are now.
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November 1st, 2013, 11:55 AM
The trials that were meant to test the claims of the Stamina Foundation, are halted by Ms. Lorenzin (Italy's Health Minister):
"Acknowledging the concerns of a number of scientists in Italy, the country's health minister, Beatrice Lorenzin, agreed to put a stop to a controversial stem cell clinical trial. "This is the end of the matter," Luca Pani, president of the Italian Medicines Agency, told Nature. "And we are very happy.""
(cf. http://www.the-scientist.com/?articl...Trial-Stopped/)
Rumors say Mr. Vannoni and his foundation are planning to set up trials in China.
VICharles
November 22nd, 2013, 02:06 PM
forget to say, you can see with the pics of the front wheel bay, on the front panel you can se the resin on the edge of it....thats what happend when you paint the panels on the resin block...an then see that the way they attache the pieces isnt on the border...but partly over it....so youll have to cut an erase....but then have part of the piece unpainted......thats the Aires view of the thing.....so now ive got the retouch all of these things.....so funny Pat
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It seems that the story did not end with the ruling of the scientific committee.
From Nature News:
"The regional administrative court of Lazio, Italy, today ruled unlawful the scientific committee that had advised the health minister not to proceed with a planned €3 million [$4.000.000] clinical trial of a controversial stem-cell therapy. That gives the Brescia-based Stamina Foundation, headed by Davide Vannoni, a second chance to push for the government-sponsored trial which the committee had declared as lacking a scientific basis and potentially dangerous."
(cf. Italian court rules science advisors unlawful : Nature News & Comment)
Let us hope that a second scientific committee will end this matter.
Last edited by Cogito Ergo Sum; December 6th, 2013 at 12:42 PM.
The second scientific committee reached the same conclusion as the previous committee: the stem-cell therapy proposed by Davide Vannoni is ineffective and possibly dangerous:
"The Italian health minister Beatrice Lorenzin declared on 2 October that her government will not support a clinical trial of a controversial stem cell therapy that it promised last year. (...) A committee of experts concluded in October last year that the treatment was phoney, but in December a court ruled that committee illegally biased. Lorenzin established a new committee earlier this year which has now drawn the same conclusion as its predecessor."
(cf. End of the road for rogue stem-cell therapy in Italy : Nature News Blog)
October 3rd, 2014, 12:13 PM
Originally Posted by Cogito Ergo Sum
Well, for the time being, stem cell treatments are very restricted. Not much to show for. No wonder crooks and hacks are quick to take advantage of all the media hoopla surrounding the field.
Originally Posted by Howard Roark
Certainly, but people who oppose (embryonic) stem cell research are also a factor that leads to scientists spending less time in the lab and more time in court or in the media and internet.
I don't think that there are many people opposing, there is a Nobel prize winner who predicted zero to negligible results who is the main opponent but other than that, not much opposition. You cannot attribute the lack of results to "opposition", so far billions of dollars have been poured into stem cell research.
IrmaBrocks
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Thanks for this thread, it's very interesting
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Moss Maritime, in cooperation with Equinor, Wilhelmsen and DNV-GL, have developed a design for a Liquefied Hydrogen bunker vessel. The vessel design comes at a time when hydrogen is developing into a viable solution. The LH2 bunker vessel has cargo capacity of 9000 m³, with a cargo containment system aimed to enhance insulation performance and meet strict safety requirements.
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Both vegetable and chicken soups were watery and messy though had some flavour. Didn't have more than one make of gin which was disappointing. Chicken dish was a bit bland though generously portioned. Didn't like the sight of the exposed kitchen. At least the waiters were friendly and attentive.
Half the menu was unavailable (including the only two items i really wanted), the coffee machine was broken (or cleaned down and turned off? We'll never know!), can i have a metaxa i asked? No, we are out the response.
All in all a pretty disappointing state of affairs....but strouboulis is still the best place we've been to in afitos due to the quality of food.
It was simply a cut above everywhere else we have been in afitos. My pork steak was delicious, even though i didnt really want it! My girlfriends moussaka was one of the nicest we have had. The starters were excellent, the complimentary ice cream with cherry sauce delicious, the ouzo great..
OPEN 1 MAY - 20 OCTOBER 2016 Soboro Bar & Restaurant is situated in Afytos village, 350m from Agios Dimitrios Church, and opposite the taxi rank. The bar & restaurant offers a friendly and relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy a refreshing drink or something tasty to eat, regardless of the time of day. You will find a varied menu from traditional Greek dishes, Meze, fresh fish, fresh salads, and main plates. The grilled red peppers and traditional gyros are a great choice. For those looking for refreshments, there is a full bar with plenty on offer from fresh juice, milkshakes, teas, and coffees to alcoholic beverages. You can enjoy a glass of beer with a selection from Greece, Czech Republic, Belgium, Holland, Germany and the UK. For those who'd prefer a glass of wine, there is a good selection of Greek wines which can be enjoyed. For the summer evenings there is a beautiful, upstairs roof Terrace with panoramic views of the village. For our Sports fans, the bar does show local and international events. Live music is played several nights a week, and on those occasional rainy days you can catch a movie whilst enjoying a cup of the prefered.
We ate here three times (two lunches, one dinner) in one week, every time the food was great, and the service fast and friendly. The wine (both the house and bottled) was very good and very reasonably priced.
This restaurant is fab! All the staff especially George (Nodari) are so enthusiastic and look after the customers so well! The food is very reasonably priced and the menu is large! We recommend the fried aubergines with tzatziki, pitta bread and a Greek salad to start, followed by beef stifado or lamb kleftiko!
We were recommended by a local and were SO looking forward to eating here.....yes was lovely Terrace fab atmosphere intimate but too,busy for one person to take all the orders...including drinks.
The menu was small but sounded amazing and cooked to order.Partner chose beef steak which he was told didn't have on tonight but would be brought something nice.....it was called a 'hanger' steak which was tasty but tough as anything and very chewy certainly not deserving the €20 euro price tag. I had pork in honey and ginger which was very tasty but again meat not the tenderist I have had this holiday. Watching people have their desserts they looked amazing and tempting but unfortunately this wasn't even offered to us....just the bill brought without us asking! Even a desert wine would have been had after tasting the great wine...but no chance!
I think maybe an early finish was required as the gentleman then went and sat with others on a nearby table.
Take in the sea view! Located on the cliff of Afitos in Halkidiki, Thea Thalassa offers its guests an exceptional summer dining experience with an unrivalled sea view! Native creations including seasonal dishes with fresh pure Greek ingredients ! Our wine list is unique, featuring the finest local wines from different parts of Greece.
Very nice Restaurant and Location. We only tried Seafood, but every single plate was a piece of Art. Service was great and the View was Spectacular!!! I can only recommend and cannot wait to visit again next year.Χαιρόμαστε για τις όμορφες στιγμές που δημιουργισαμαι για εσάς.!!!
A modern greek restaurant (Meze Bar), next to the sea, providing an easy-going environment.Fresh fish and Seafood and a great collection of Greek tapas (Mezes) to accompany your traditional ouzo or tsipouro. The wide range of greek tastes and drinks provided, satisfying even the most demanding greek- food lovers. Open from 12:00 till (very) late. Fresh, tasty and GREEK.
We spent many days on the beach by the Sparos where sun beds and umbrellas are free of charge if you buy a drink. There is a wide and varied menu on all day and night. For lunch we enjoyed their small Meze at €3.60 which includes bread rolls and ouzo in their beach restaurant overlooking the beach and the crystal clear water with views of Sithonia (2nd peninsula). Very friendly and cheerful bar and beach staff make sure you are well looked after.
We arrived in Afitos yesterday and called here around 3pm.... hot & hungry.
We were soon refreshed sitting in the shade marvelling at the spectacular uninterrupted sea view.
We were quickly served well by a charming friendly young waiter. We had cold Mythos & a very good G&T.
We enjoyed a huge fresh tuna salad, taramasolata, fresh squid and they were all outstanding.
Complimentary cold melon to end with was a lovely gesture.
Can't wait to return & I'm sure we will over the next fortnight.
We took one day and ventured outside of the Sani Reort atmosphere, in an attempt to see the "real Greece"! After shopping the streets of Afytos, we stopped to have a glass of wine at Eat 7. What a wonderful stop it was! Probably our favorite of the day. The owners were friendly, down to earth, knowledgeable about Greek life, both historically and present. The wine cellar is very unique, with artifacts from 5 centuries B.C. If looking for a friendly stop while in Afytos, stop in at Eat 7 for a lovely cheese platter, great wine, and service with a smile and good conversation!


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Q: Customized access control using OAuth 2.0 I'm designing a enterprise infrastructure monitoring application which has customized needs of access control, beyond roles and authorities.
The architecture include multiple nodes of REST API being load balanced, an angular client and an authorization server based on OAuth 2.0 using JWT.
These Rest API nodes are generic and can be run using different configuration properties which will make them work for a different infrastructure which are similar in nature but are separated on the business level. You can think of it as monitoring two different data-centers which are similar in nature but are managed by different group of people due to the scale of infrastructure.
The REST APIs can be run for any of the data-centers by changing some command line arguments.
Then there is an angular client which is made in such a fashion that it can access both of the data-centers' REST API (There is a master dropdown on the top header changing which will basically change the base URL for API hits and hence the datacenter) based on the authorities that signed in user have.
Now the problem part is access control using OAuth 2.0. There are three levels of access control required

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*Level 1: Datacenter level

*Level 2: Dashboard level

*Level 3: Action (on a Dashboard) Level

So the use cases may include many situations like:

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*A user having access to a datacenter 1 but not to datacenter 2

*A user having access to a particular datacenter but not to a
dashboard in that datacenter

*A user having access to a particular dashboard in datacenter 1 but not in datacenter 2

*A user having read access to a particular dashboard but not able to modify anything on that dashboard on datacenter 1 but can modify the same things for datacenter 2

To handle all these scenarios, the angular client will require every user's scope of access so that it can choose to show/hide and restrict access to a particular dashboard or action.
Now the question comes is that many of these access scopes are associated with a web client (angular client in our case) and not directly related to the REST API i.e. many of the authorities that I will be defining will be helpful for the angular client but won't make any sense to any other client (for ex. a python client).
How can I handle such client specific scenarios on the authorization server. Am I  thinking in the right direction or do I need to change my perspective?

A: here's a list of few things worth pondering:

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*Resources are responsible for their own access control. The types of
clients and use cases can inform how you want to break down or group
together permissions into roles and similar, but ultimately those
should all be things whose semantic is understood by the resource-
and the clients only choose what to ask for from a common framework
(or, if you aren't in a delegated case, you choose what privileges to
assign to the clients and users)

*The client never really restricts access to anything. You can optimize the experience and hide options you already know aren't viable to the current user, but that act in itself is not access   control. A rogue client using a stole token  might bypass all your frontend measures. The resource is still responsible for enforcing access.

*Access control is a matter between the authorization server and the resource. Unless you on both resource and clients, plan to forever own both ends, and are ok with developing them in lockstep, all severe limitations, you should expect the resource to be the sole and ultimate arbiter of what's the semantic and access control policy of the attributes in your tokens. For that reason, clients should never look inside access tokens not meant for them (more details here). If you want clients to have visibility on some of that info for UX optimization purposes (see above), return an id_token and ensure that the info you want to share with the clients is there.

A: To add-on to this answer, the Authorization Server (AS) would need some way to model these Access Policies (i.e., "User 1 can access Dashboard on DC1 but not DC2", etc.) somehow. In my experience, using Graphs and Graph databases for this purpose can help a lot. These could of course be modeled otherwise, the point being that the rules need to be expressed somewhere somehow, and understandable by the Authorization Server.
Once modeled, the AS can evaluate access requests from the Client App for the given Scope (e.g., "Write", "Read", etc...) using these rules, and respond with "Grant" or "Deny".
The client App would then just need to deal with the response, in particular the "Deny".

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"These Media Posts will serve as notification": Trump's dangerous Iran tweets, briefly explained
The president capped off a weekend of tweeting with one that threatens to violate multiple laws.
By Aaron Rupar@atrupar Jan 6, 2020, 11:50am EST
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On Sunday, President Donald Trump put a bookend on a weekend of remarkably dangerous and unhinged tweeting with a tweet that he seems to think satisfies his obligations under the War Powers Act to notify Congress about possible military strikes in Iran.
Tweeting three days after US forces killed Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran's paramilitary forces, in an airstrike in Iraq at his direction, Trump indicated that he plans to escalate hostilities with Iran should the country retaliate. He also thumbed his nose at the idea that federal lawmakers represent any check on his powers as commander-in-chief.
"These Media Posts will serve as notification to the United States Congress that should Iran strike any U.S. person or target, the United States will quickly & fully strike back, & perhaps in a disproportionate manner," Trump wrote. "Such legal notice is not required, but is given nevertheless!"
These Media Posts will serve as notification to the United States Congress that should Iran strike any U.S. person or target, the United States will quickly & fully strike back, & perhaps in a disproportionate manner. Such legal notice is not required, but is given nevertheless!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 5, 2020
There are a number of profound legal problems with Trump's tweet.
For one, as Yale law school professor Oona Hathaway pointed out, a tweet is not sufficient to satisfy the War Powers Act's requirement that the president notify Congress within 48 hours of any military action "in writing, setting forth … the constitutional and legislative authority under which such introduction took place, and the estimated scope and duration of the hostilities or involvement."
Secondly, Trump's threat that he will hit Iran "perhaps in a disproportionate manner," coming as it did a day after he threatened to destroy cultural sites in the country, suggests that Trump is prepared to commit war crimes. And third, Trump's insistence that legal notice to Congress about military strikes "is not required" flatly contradicts the War Powers Act, which, as previously noted, requires presidential notification.
Alluding to these issues, the House Foreign Affairs Committee responded to Trump's tweet by reminding him that "you're not a dictator."
This Media Post will serve as a reminder that war powers reside in the Congress under the United States Constitution. And that you should read the War Powers Act. And that you're not a dictator. https://t.co/VTroMegWv0
— House Foreign Affairs Committee (@HouseForeign) January 5, 2020
But beyond specific legal problems pertaining to the War Powers Act and prohibitions in international law against disproportionate military strikes, Trump's tweet illustrated his broader disregard for any sort of legal check on his power. He may not be a dictator, but he certainly seems to view himself as akin to one — and as willing to flaunt international law.
For instance, Trump's Sunday tweet came a day after he posted a thread threatening to strike cultural sites in Iran if the country retaliates for the Soleimani assassination.
"Let this serve as a WARNING that if Iran strikes any Americans, or American assets, we have ... targeted 52 Iranian sites (representing the 52 American hostages taken by Iran many years ago), some at a very high level & important to Iran & the Iranian culture, and those targets, and Iran itself, WILL BE HIT VERY FAST AND VERY HARD," Trump wrote.
....targeted 52 Iranian sites (representing the 52 American hostages taken by Iran many years ago), some at a very high level & important to Iran & the Iranian culture, and those targets, and Iran itself, WILL BE HIT VERY FAST AND VERY HARD. The USA wants no more threats!
But military strikes of that sort are prohibited by the Geneva Conventions, which ban "any acts of hostility directed against the historic monuments, works of art or places of worship which constitute the cultural or spiritual heritage of peoples ... to use such objects in support of the military effort ... [and] to make such objects the object of reprisals."
This threat led to Iranian leaders comparing Trump to a rogue power that made the destruction of cultural sites a key part of its policy: ISIS. (Notably, Fox News on Monday reported on Trump's tweets as though they are totally normal presidential statements.)
Trump, however, wasted little time demonstrating that not only does he not feel constrained by international law, but he doesn't particularly care about domestic ones, either. And since the president has faced few consequences thus far for his abuses of power and involvement in federal crimes, it's unlikely that the prospect of violating them will deter him from doing what he wants.
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Q: Deserialization of json using jackson in scala I am trying to de-serialize the below json string to scala object using jackson json api

{     "Domain1": {        "data-file": "dataFile1",       "filter": {
"affected-object": "AffectedObject1",           "affected-nd":
"AffectedNd1"         }   },  "Domain2": {        "data-file": "dataFile2",
"filter": {             "affected-ci": "AffectedCI2",           "affected-net":
"AffectedNet2"        }   } }

I tried to use case class and tried first using "ClassOf" in ValueType of "readValue" Method but the output is Map of Map Object. Data is not converted into Case Class Object.
case class CrossDomainFilterObj(@JsonProperty("data-file")dataFile: String,
@JsonProperty("filter")filter: Map[String,String])

val jsonString = "{\"Domain1\": {\"data-file\": \"dataFile1\", \"filter\": { \"affected-object\":
\"AffectedObject1\", \"affected-nd\" : \"AffectedNd1\"}},\"Domain2\": {\"data-file\":
\"dataFile2\", \"filter\": { \"affected-ci\":\"AffectedCI2\", \"affected-net\" :
\"AffectedNet2\"}}}"

val mapper = new ObjectMapper
mapper.registerModule(DefaultScalaModule)
val data = mapper.readValue(jsonString, classOf[Map[String, CrossDomainFilterObj]])
println(data)

I am getting output like below
Map(Domain1 -> Map(data-file -> dataFile1, filter -> Map(affected-object ->
AffectedObject1, affected-nd -> AffectedNd1)), Domain2 -> Map(data-file ->
dataFile2, filter -> Map(affected-ci -> AffectedCI2,
affected-net -> AffectedNet2)))

But I am expecting an output like below
Map(Domain1 -> CrossDomainFilterObj(dataFile1, Map(affected-object ->
AffectedObject1, affected-nd -> AffectedNd1)), Domain2 ->
CrossDomainFilterObj(dataFile2, Map(affected-ci ->
AffectedCI2, affected-net -> AffectedNet2)))

Then i tried using TypeReference as ValueType as shown below,
case class CrossDomainFilterObj(@JsonProperty("data-file")dataFile: String,
@JsonProperty("filter")filter: Map[String,String])

val jsonString = "{\"Domain1\": {\"data-file\": \"dataFile1\", \"filter\": { \"affected-object\":
\"AffectedObject1\", \"affected-nd\" : \"AffectedNd1\"}},\"Domain2\": {\"data-file\":
\"dataFile2\", \"filter\": { \"affected-ci\":\"AffectedCI2\", \"affected-net\" :
\"AffectedNet2\"}}}"

val mapper = new ObjectMapper
mapper.registerModule(DefaultScalaModule)

val reference = new TypeReference[Map[String, CrossDomainFilterObj]] {}
val data = mapper.readValue(jsonString, reference)
println(data)

I am getting error like below
dead code following this construct

"val data = mapper.readValue(jsonString, reference)"

Could someone help to identify what I am doing wrong here.

A: Just make sure you use ScalaObjectMapper:
val mapper = new ObjectMapper() with ScalaObjectMapper

Then this should work:
val data = mapper.readValue[Map[String, CrossDomainFilterObj]](jsonString)


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Indiana Barn Artisan Dorrel Harrison Brings New Life to Old Wood
By Michelle Shirk | August 22, 2013 0 Comments
Where most people see something old, Dorrel Harrison sees the potential for something new.
Since 2004, Harrison has used recycled barn wood to create several hundred three-dimensional plaques depicting barns, mills and houses.
"I liked the idea of saving the wood, and looking at it and being able to put it to good use," he says.
A self-proclaimed Midwesterner at heart, Harrison spent 33 years teaching health and building a photography business in upstate New York. There, he found inspiration in the work of a craftsman who created barn board "sugar shacks," buildings used to make maple syrup. Upon retiring from teaching, Harrison exchanged his photography equipment for woodworking supplies. His early works included decorative items based on Vermont's covered bridges.
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After Harrison moved to Scottsburg in 2003, his son suggested he try making barn plaques. "I thought, well, it would be real environmentally sound to try to take some of this [barn] wood and use it, and in a sense redeem it and bring it back to new life," Harrison says.
The theme of redemption remains central in his life. He speaks publicly about his plaques and the process of redeeming barn wood, which he connects to the redemption he finds through his faith.
Harrison's mission to give old materials a second life has found support from others. He receives donations of wood from dilapidated barns and has bartered to receive boards in exchange for a plaque. "I have not bought any barn board yet," Harrison says.
The plaque-making process starts with a photograph of an actual barn, mill or house, from which Harrison creates a template to be traced onto wood.
"I look for wood that has grain that matches that particular grain in the photograph," he explains. He cuts and paints each piece to match the original building. Harrison's wife and "quality control expert," Kathy, gives every plaque final approval.
Each plaque features a story on the back with details about the building's history and any special memories related to it. Harrison believes this aspect of his work strongly appeals to his customers.
"They will have that story," he says, "and they can pass that plaque on to their next generation."
Many plaques also contain a unique personal touch – a group of chickens for a poultry barn, a snowman in a winter scene or some other detail related to the building's story.
Harrison's handcrafted woodworking business took off after he sponsored a series of county and nationwide classic barn contests offering his plaques as prizes. He was named an Indiana Artisan in 2008. Harrison's client list even includes Cheri Daniels, wife of former governor Mitch Daniels.
Hoosiers can view Harrison's work on display in Scott County. A permanent exhibit at Scottsburg's Mid-America Science Park promotes the county as Home of the Harrison Barn Plaques by featuring approximately 20 plaques depicting local barns. "It doesn't cost anything to see them," Harrison notes.
Free seems like a pretty reasonable price for a look at a fascinating piece of Indiana's farm heritage.
Want to Buy a Barn?
You'll find Harrison's Handcrafted Barn, Mill & House Plaques in Scottsburg, located just off Interstate 65 about 30 miles north of Louisville. Prices range from around $59 for smaller gift items to around $200 for a framed plaque. Visit barnmillplaques.com or call (812) 889-3369 to place your order.
Those wishing to see Harrison's work in person can make an appointment to visit his showroom. His plaques are also available at several southern Indiana shops and galleries, including the gift shop at Scottsburg's Jeeves & Co.
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Considering the care taken in constructing this public face, it shouldn't surprise that Superchi entered into Uada with a clear musical vision, intending to take the current sound and atmosphere of black metal, as he explained it, and corrupt it with the various genres he absorbed coming up, including classical, folk, goth and that 1990s Pacific Northwest export: grunge.
Uada's second album, Cult of a Dying Sun, from 2018, wallows in this darkness, building on slicing double-guitars, pulverizing drums and Superchi's anguished, sneering growl.
Superchi further credited Nirvana with serving as a gateway to these more extreme sounds — "'Smells like Teen Spirit' … was raw, and demented and painful," he wrote, allowing that it turned him away from the more frivolous sounds of '80s glam — though he also traced part of this twisted dive to fundamental human nature.
Superchi said Uada has attempted to avoid political extremes, though, writing that the band's motives and agenda don't fall on either end of the political spectrum — a response to questions about 2018 "booking complications" brought about by allegations of Nazi affiliations, which the band has categorically denied.


What do we do about Sunny?
The recent furore regarding Sunny James and the removal of his belongings from public property reminded me that the London Homeless Coalition needs a position statement on how to address people experiencing homelessness engaging in private behaviours in public spaces. This issue actually harkens back to the lock down of the Victoria Park bandshell in 2014, and before that the increased ticketing of people experiencing homelessness around the World Figure Skating Championships in 2013.
So, I've taken a crack at it and would be interested in feedback on the wording and the approach. Please note, this is just a DRAFT and in no way reflects policy of the London Homeless Coalition.
Compassion – In considering the appropriate response, all persons should come from a position of compassion, acknowledging that engaging in private behaviours publicly is not deliberate, but is rather of function of lacking personal, private space to do so.
Relationship – If approaching individuals experiencing homelessness regarding behaviours in a public space, all persons should first seek to come to know and understand the individual and their circumstances.
Least Punitive Response – Although ticketing or temporary incarceration may address the immediate issue, neither have been proven to be effective long-term in ending homelessness and the consequent public activities. In fact, ticketing has been shown to be an additional barrier to permanently exiting homelessness. Therefore, if coming from a position of compassion and relationship, behaviours must be addressed, this should be done by seeking mutually agreeable alternatives to punishment.
Advocacy – Any person engaged in confronting public behaviours of people experiencing homelessness can be of assistance to systemic change. By bringing their experiences of dealing with such issues to tables such as the London Homeless Coalition, they can help us and our partners find more effective long-term solutions.
Discretion – All individuals in public spaces should be generally left alone unless they are of harm to themselves or others. For example, there is no reason to engage with people who are legally panhandling within the guidelines of the Safe Streets Act. Threats of ticketing or arrest should not be used as a means to move people out of sight of those attending the major event.
Human rights – All individuals have a right to be present in public spaces, this includes individuals displaying symptoms of an active mental health challenge. Activities perceived as abnormal, if legal and of no harm to self and others, are not justification for confronting an individual in a public space.
Collaboration – Increased policing and security may unintentionally lead to the observation of behaviours that are illegal under municipal by-laws or the criminal code. Persons addressing these behaviours are encouraged to work collaboratively with street outreach or mental health crisis services in considering their response to these behaviours.
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It is great to read these thoughts and recommendations as they are laid out in your draft. I have many thoughts and ideas but I am not familiar with the issues specific to London; I work with homeless individuals in Hamilton.
What I would add to the last section on collaboration is specifically that constructive dialogue between policing entities and mental health outreach services, as well as with persons with lived experience, should also be encouraged. When the cultures of emergency services, mental health and lived experience are given the opportunity to share their perspectives with each other at non-critical moments, I think it helps communication between them during a crisis event.
I agree with the basic principles illustrated in your essay. Well done. Further to your essay I say our current affordable housing issues do not address the needs of people such as Sunny who do not wish to live in permanent accomodations. The city and thus taxpayers could redirect funds spent on authorities enforcing antiquated laws by supporting the concept of "designated open living spaces" during the spring and summer months when the temperatures are at least 20C over-night. During. the fall amd winter months many of the apt buildings and old abandoned warehouses could be renovated to accomodate the concept I mentioned above. The cuurent local rental market could accomodate every brand of housing requirement with a little imagination. Thank you for inviting feedback. I look forward to reading future comments on this important subject.


What Causes Excessive Bowel Movements?
According to the Mayo Clinic, excessive bowel movements have many causes, including celiac disease, Crohn's disease, hyperthyroidism, irritable bowel syndrome, side effects of drugs and ulcerative colitis. What constitutes excessive bowel movements varies among individuals, with some healthy individuals having up to three bowel movements per day. Changes in lifestyle such as increased exercise or a diet higher in fiber will harmlessly cause more frequent bowel movements.
The Mayo Clinic states that before frequent bowel movements should be considered excessive or unhealthy, one should make sure that no change in lifestyle can explain the change. Even just increasing water intake or eating high-fiber foods like fruits and vegetables can cause more frequent bowel movements. Even if there is no obvious reason for the change, most of the time there is no cause for concern. Bowel patterns change naturally with age in most people.
However, the Mayo Clinic cautions that one should see a doctor if substantial and sustained changes to bowel movements occur. These include narrow, ribbon-like stool or loose, watery stool. If the excessive bowel movements are accompanied by abdominal pain, this is also a cause for concern. If the stool is accompanied by any other substance, particularly pus or blood, medical care should be sought immediately.