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Jacob and the Journeys of the Soul
Kabbalah shows how Jacob's travels hint at the nature of the human soul.
From the Ohr HaChaim commentary by Rabbi Chaim (ben Moshe) ibn Attar
"Jacob went out from Beer Sheva, and went toward Haran. He came to a place and spent the night there, since the sun had set; he took of the stones of that place, and put them under his head, and lay down in that place." (Gen. 28:10-11)
The whole paragraph can be seen to allude to man as a species. The Zohar (I:147) understands the words "and Jacob went out" as describing the soul when it first departs from the higher [spiritual] world and takes up residence within a body. This body is called "Jacob" on account of the Evil Inclination, which constantly tags along at our heels, so to speak.
The Hebrew word for "Jacob" is "Yaakov", containing the letters used to spell the word for "heel", "akeiv".
The words "from Beer Sheva" [literally "the well of the oath"], is a reference to the source the souls come from which is known as "the well of living waters". The word "sheva" refers to the oath [in Hebrew, shevua"] G‑d makes every soul swear when it departs from heaven that it will not violate Torah laws while inside a human being. (Compare Niddah 30)
The Evil inclination enters man from the moment he leaves his mother's womb….
The words "and went towards Haran" are an allusion to the statement of our Sages that the Evil inclination enters man from the moment he leaves his mother's womb. (Sanhedrin 91 This is based on the phrase "sin crouches at the entrance". (Gen. 4:7)
The word "Haran" shares the root letters of the Hebrew word for "pregnancy", "heriyone".
The words "he came to a place" are a reminder that man has to invoke G‑d's help through prayer, G‑d being the "site of the universe".
When the Torah continues, "…and spent the night there, since the sun had set", this is a reminder that man has to conduct himself properly all his life until he dies, i.e. "until his sun sets". This is why our Sages said, "Do not be certain of your righteousness until the day you die." (Avot 2:4)
The Torah continues, "He took from the stones of that site." This is analogous to the statement by Rabbi Shimon ben Lakish that a person should constantly strive to provoke his Good Inclination, i.e. criticize himself by struggling against the Evil Inclination. (Berachot 5) Should he fail to overcome his Evil Inclination, he should busy himself with Torah study, as suggested by David. (Psalms 4:5)
If one fails to overcome his Evil Inclination, he should think of the day when he is going to die….
When the Torah refers to "from the stones of that place", this refers to the building blocks by means of which the world is built, i.e. Torah.
These words may also relate to the stones used to kill the Evil Inclination and its representatives. This is what the Talmud means when we are told that Torah saves one from the Evil Inclination not only when one is actively engaged in its study, but even when one is temporarily not busy with Torah. (Sotah 21)
The Torah goes on, "…and put them under his head", to allude to the statement of Rabbi Shimon ben Lakish that when one fails to vanquish the Evil Inclination one should resort to reciting the Bedtime Shema, seeing that David speaks of "on your bed". (Psalms 4:5)
The words "[he] lay down in that place", allude to the final statement on the subject by Rabbi Shimon ben Lakish, that if one fails to overcome his Evil Inclination, he should think of the day when he is going to die. This is why the Torah preferred to use the word "lay down" to "slept", since that word implies a lying down from which one may not get up again. Having employed all those means to try and overcome one's Evil Inclination, a person may be confident of success.
[Selected with permission from the five-volume English edition of "Ohr HaChaim: the Torah Commentary of Rabbi Chaim Ben Attar" by Eliyahu Munk]
Rabbi Chaim (ben Moshe) ibn Attar (Sale, Western Morocco, 1696–Jerusalem, 1743) is best known as the author of one of the most important and popular commentaries on the Torah: the Ohr HaChaim, printed in Venice in 1741, while the author was on his way to the Holy Land. He established a major yeshivah in Israel, after moving there from Morocco. Chassidic tradition is that the main reason the Baal Shem Tov twice tried so hard (and failed) to get to the Holy Land was that he said if he could join the Ohr HaChaim there, together they could bring Moshiach. Rabbi Chaim acquired a reputation as a miracle worker, hence his title "the holy," although some apply this title only to his Torah commentary. He is buried outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.
Eliyahu Munk, the translator, was born in Frankfurt, and emigrated to England as a young man, later moving to Toronto. After retiring from education and moving to Israel in 1978, he began an extraordinary second career as a translator, publishing English versions of the Torah commentaries of Rabbeinu Bechayei, Akeidat Yitzchak, Shelah, Alshich and Ohr Hachaim.
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Cassius Chapin Cutler (December 16, 1914 – December 1, 2002) was an American electrical engineer at Bell Labs. His notable achievements include the invention of the corrugated waveguide and differential pulse-code modulation (DPCM).

Biography
He was born on December 16, 1914 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Paul A. Cutler and Myra Chapin. He received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1937. On September 27, 1941 he married Virginia Tyler in Waterford, Maine.

In 1979 Cutler left Bell Labs to become a professor of applied physics at Stanford University.

He died on December 1, 2002, North Reading, Massachusetts.

Honors and awards
 IEEE Edison Medal, 1981
 IEEE Centennial Medal, 1984
 IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal, 1991 (with John O. Limb and Arun N. Netravali)
 member, National Academy of Engineering
 member, National Academy of Sciences
 Fellow, IEEE

References

External links
 Bio at the IEEE History Center
National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoir – C. Chapin Cutler 1914–2002

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Fellow Members of the IEEE
IEEE Edison Medal recipients
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IVMF, in addition to having a dedicated history of serving veterans and their families, has a strong standing tradition of working with students to enhance their academic careers at Syracuse University. Currently, the IVMF is integrating students into more than a dozen ongoing projects around campus that provide opportunities for critical thinking and making real impacts on public policy and society.
The Center of Excellence (CoE) for Veteran Entrepreneurship, at Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), along with the Syracuse Veterans Legal Clinic (SVLC), and two teams of graduate students enrolled in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program from the Maxwell School of Citizenship at Syracuse University, combined their knowledge and skills to assist and support veterans transitioning to civilian life, those who want to own businesses, and those facing legal issues related to their veteran and military status. MPA candidates May Maani, Jonathan Muchin, Ryan Platner, Maxwell Ruppersburg, Emily Alber Chase, Margaret McLaughlin, and Kicia Sears, together with the CoE and the SVLC teams examined methods and approaches currently available to veterans, performed a needs assessment, and then worked collaboratively to better existing processes. The MPA students worked in two teams. One team designed and developed an online tool to better provide veterans with guidance in applying attributes gained while in service to civilian employment and business ownership. The other team closely examined the clinical operations of the SVLC, offering improvements in procedures, approaches, and veteran feedback. The graduate students took on these tasks as part of their capstone projects at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.
The capstone project at Maxwell gives MPA students the opportunity to apply knowledge and theory from the public administration curriculum in a real-world setting. Small teams of graduate students are paired with local organizations and tasked with developing solutions for organizational problems and needs, all within a 4-week time frame. By the end of capstone, MPA graduates gain valuable real-world experience working with both the public and private sector, and nonprofit organizations.
The one capstone team, partnered with IVMF's Center of Excellence (CoE) for Veteran Entrepreneurship, designed, what they called, the Veteran Entrepreneurship Tool, or VET. Developed as an online tool, VET is as a way for veterans and civilian business owners to connect, organize, share knowledge, resources, and networks, and guide each other through the entrepreneurial process. The CoE, one of the many veteran-centered programs within IVMF, unites veteran- owned businesses (VOBs), researchers, small business program managers, policymakers, resources, and private and public companies, helping to make transitioning service members, veterans, and their families successful business owners. The Center is designed to be, and functions as, the hub of veteran business ownership.
Consistent with the focus of the CoE, VET puts an emphasis on direct services such as networking, support systems, mentorship, and business development along with educational, financial, and legal support. VET was designed in response to a need for more online opportunities and resources for veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce and for veterans looking to start their own businesses. VET walks the user through targeted questions, provides targeted resources, and emphasizes local connections in specified areas. Although VET is still in the preliminary stage, the capstone team and their advisor believe it will evolve into a powerful tool for veteran entrepreneurs that will help CoE create thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems.
The other capstone team completed their project in partnership with the Syracuse Veterans Legal Clinic, by evaluating the past year of services provided by the SVLC and recommending improvements. The SVLC, founded in 2015 under the umbrella of the Clinical Experiential Education department at the Syracuse University College of Law (SUCOL) by veterans and former law students, provides free legal representation tailored to the unique needs of veterans and service members post-transition. Over the past year, the clinic has served countless veterans by providing assistance with issues pertaining to Veterans' Administration (VA) benefits and discharge upgrades. Discharge upgrades are an important tool in assisting veterans ending their military career with a less than a fully Honorable Discharge, which can impose significant limitations on VA benefits entitlement and employment opportunities.
After a thorough analysis, the capstone team made recommendations to improve the way the legal clinic provides services and collects data. As a result, the team developed updated strategies and materials, and created standard operating procedures within the clinic. The team's accomplishments included building a more robust database platform, designing a survey to obtain client feedback, completing an evaluation of the clinic's first-year performance, and developing a communications strategy for stakeholder relations. These recommendations and deliverables were all aimed at improving service delivery, strengthening efficiency, and creating sustainable growth for an expanding network of veterans in Central New York.


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City Guide Amsterdam
Amsterdam is named after the river Amstel and has a population of over 740.000 people. As as a result of centuries of land-reclamation projects the city now borders the freshwater of IJsselmeer although it was originally built on the Zuiderzee. The centre of the old city is shaped like a horseshoe, surrounded by three well known canals called the "Herengracht", "Keizersgracht" and "Prinsengracht". To the north of the city you will find the impressive 19th Century Central Train Station, with it's interior painted ceiling and ornate brickwork. Amsterdam is one of the world's most popular destinations for travellers and offers a wealth of cultural and social activities. The city has a wide range of major tourist attractions, such as the Rijksmuseum with Rembrandt's "Nightwatch" and some exquisite Vermeer's. The constructed Van Gogh museum is also worth visiting and very accessible. This striking modern building not only houses many landscapes and interiors by the infamous Dutch painter, but also temporary exhibitions. Unlike some of the other most frequently visited cities in Europe, Amsterdam is best explored on foot. With its extensive network of canals, visitors can walk along peaceful, tree-lined streets, past elegant Seventeenth Century houses and converted warehouses. The inner ring is one of the most beautiful areas, with an often confusing circular layout of streets, known as the Grachtengordel, or "Girdle of Canals". It is enjoyable to wander along the four main routes, from Singel, with its five star restaurants to Prinsengracht where there are lots of delightful cafes by the water. Even in colder weather, there is plenty to do and see, as numerous town houses owned by illustrious Dutch citizens have been turned into museums. You will find yourself admiring the marble floors, hand-made Delft tiles in the kitchens and grand staircases leading up to sumptuous bedrooms.
The weather in Holland is usually mild. Rarely dropping below freezing in the winter or becoming too hot in the summer. It can be beautiful when the canals freeze over, (but not much fun if your bike lock has frozen solid). Rain is spread pretty evenly throughout the year, so it is advisable to pack umbrellas and rainwear.
The local language in Amsterdam is Dutch. Touristy places, such as museums and train stations have English speaking people. Usually most of the Dutch are fluent in English.
Religion is not very popular in the Netherlands. Most of the people stopped going to church long time ago but nevertheless, some old churches were not destroyed because of their value. They are today used as houses or museums. People are living respectfully of each other and are open minded. Their spiritual orientation seems to be more cosmic than religious.
The currency which is used in the Netherlands is the Euro. Notes come in denominations of €100, €50, €20, €10 and €5 and the coins in use are €2, €1, € 0.50, € 0.20, € 0.10, € 0.05.
Although a service charge generally is included in restaurant prices and taxi fares, it is customary to give taxi drivers and waiters a tip of about 10 percent. Porters, doormen and room service will expect a small tip for their services.
Public telephones can be found on streets all over the city, at railway stations, post offices and some bars. There are different types, one where you can use cash (which is not very common anymore) and others for which you need a telephone card. Phone cards are available for € 5, € 10 or € 20 at post offices and most tobacco shops. The country code of the Netherlands is +31 and the local area code for Amsterdam is 020. To dial Amsterdam from abroad, dial 00 31 (0)20, followed by the local number.
Internet cafés are all over the city. Most coffee shops and a lot of cafés have at least one computer or a wireless internet access. Some offer the service even for free. Internet cafés are for example: Easyeverything: Damrak 13 and Reguliersbreestraat 22, Cybercafé: Nieuwendijk 19, Giga Plaza Internet Plaza: Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 62, Internet Café: Martelaarsgracht 11, Internet coffee shop: Prinsengracht 480, ect.
First aid, police, fire department: 112 Central Emergency Call: +31 (0)20 5923434 Tourist Medical Service: +31 (0)20 5923355 Hospital with First Aid: Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis (OLVG): +31 (0)20 5999111
Banks are open Mondays to Fridays from 9 am to 4 / 5 pm. Exchange offices are indicated by the letters GWK, and you can also book theatre and concert tickets here. GWK offices can be found in the city centre, (Leidesplein) major railway stations, Schiphol airport and at the border crossings with Germany and Belgium. Note: visa cards are a rarity in the Netherlands. Most chain stores don't take them and you need to show proof of identity when buying something (passport,ID-Card).
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Amsterdam is as safe as any other touristy city. Crowded place like the Central Station, at the tourist information, on Leidseplein, in the big museums, in trams or in the shopping areas you have to be careful and watch out for pickpockets. The best thing is to leave most of your belongings at home. Don't present yourself as a tourist! Have a coffee in a nice café and check your map over there. Everybody who is coming by car should take care of the radio! Please don't leave any valuable things in your car when parking it!
Amsterdam Grachten
Amsterdam is especially famous for its many grachten, no matter if big or small they there are hundreds of them. Many people are surprised by the amount of water in Amsterdam. Because of that the city is also often called Venice of the North. The canals were used for the transport of goods between the harbour and the houses of the merchants. But they were also used for sewage disposal, so the city must have been reeking very badly. The main grachten that were built circular around the core of the city are Singel, Herengracht, Keizergracht and Prinsengracht. Along the Herengracht the richest people of the city have their elegant houses. They can be easily recognized as they are bigger than the usual houses in Amsterdam. The grachten are very nice during the night because of all the lights in the houses. A lot of tours on the canals are offered especially by providers around the central station and the Damrak.
Jordaan
A charming part of Amsterdam is the neighbourhood called Jordan where you find small cafès and shops and can relax from the hectic of the touristy city centre. Nice old buildings in quiet streets and fantastic backyards give a possibility for a nice stroll. On the Noordermart you can make the best bargain buys in the city. On the Boerenmarkt which is only taking place at the weekend you can buy fresh food and second hand things. Close by lies the Haarlemerstraat with small but advisable shops like special chocolate or bread shops, confectioneries and clothing.
Artis Zoo
The Amsterdam Artis Zoo attracts hundreds of visitors every year. The huge area hosts not only a lot of known animals but also a kind of rain forest for night animals and a simulation of the canals of Amsterdam. Here you can find eels and other water animals that are usually not visible in the dreary water of the actual canals. Apart from that the geological museum, the aquarium and the children's playground are worth a visit. The Zoo also offers a tour into the world of gay animals. Discover that there are also gay elephants, apes or dolphins on this planet! Opening times: Daily 9 am – 5 pm Entrance prices: 14 € Adults, 12 €, 65+, 10 € children between 4 and 11, children below the age of 4 are free of charge
Rembrandtpark
The Rembrandtpark lies in the eastern part of the area Slotervart, on the border to the area De Baarsies. At the west side the park limited by the Ringweg, the A 10, at the east side by the Postjesweg and the Orteliuskade.
Westerpark
The park is located at the beginning of the Haarlemerweg close to the Nassauplein and the Haarlemerport. The Westerpark is designed in an English landscape style. The cultural park Westergasfabriek and the century old Polder landscape close to the cemetery Sint Barbara form the green space of the Westerpark.
Flevopark
At the east side of Amsterdam lies this special city park. Because of its unique location ate the edge of the city and close to the water of the Nieuwe Diep you can find animals and plants over here that cannot be found that easily in the more isolated park as the Vondelpark. The park is located outside any living area what makes gives a bigger distance to the city life.
Oosterpark
This part, which lies in the district Oost / Watergraafsmeer, was designed by Leonard Springer in 1891. He got inspired by nature itself. He wanted to create a piece of nature in the city. The lake is the highlight of the park. With its swinging appearance it resembles a creek. In the middle an island is placed like a sand bank in a river. The park seems endless because of its style. One time mysterious, another time like a painting of nature. The park is more than a hundred years old but still maintained in its original state.
This is the most famous place of Amsterdam and the traditional place to start your trip through the city. It is a meeting place for tourists and locals likewise who sit on the steps of the National Monument. The name Amsterdam derives from this place where people built an embankment which separated the IJ and the Amstel. In the middle of the Dam there is a white obelisk which is the Dutch National Monument, which was built for the victims of WWII. Here you can see the old ambition for strength and royal self-importance. Behind the obelisk you find the Grand Hotel Kransnapolski and one if the oldest taverns "De Gekroonde Wildmann".
Begijnhof
A place of absolute peace and silence, an idyllic oasis, a sudden asylum from the hectic of the Kalverstraat! A roomy courtyard inherits a cultivated Greenland around which a couple of small, neat houses are located. Here you can find old ladies drinking tea or having a walk in the garden. Everywhere seems to be an atmosphere of unbelievable friendliness. The Begijnhof was founded in 1346 by a religious group which did not keep up to strict religious rules. They lived in their own small houses keeping their own freedom and dedicated their lives to the poor and sick.
…seems to be the home of the world. Cafés, theatres, pubs, clubs, taverns, artists make this place to one of the most attractive meeting points of Europe. Here you can find everything from Shakespeare to Striptease. The Paradiso, a former church and the Melkweg, a former cheese factory are well known across the borders of the Netherlands.
Portuguese Synagogue
This synagogue belongs to the most beautiful synagogues of the world. It was built between 1671 and 1673 by Elias Bouman and resembles a gigantic cube of red bricks. The interior is a baroque hall with three wooden arches. The small houses that surround the building hosts of one the most famous libraries of the world where you can have a look at precious books reflecting the complex history of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews. Opening times: 1. April – 31. Oct Su – Fr 10 am – 4 pm, 1. Nov – 31. March So – Thur 10 am – 4 pm, Fr 10 am – 3 pm, closed on Jewish holidays
The Westerkerk was built in the style of the Dutch Renaissance. It is the biggest Protestant church of the Netherlands. The 85 m high tower with the imperial crown of Maximilian of Austria is the best known in the whole city. Rembrandt van Rijn was buried over here in 1669, unfortunately, nobody knows today where. The church is also famous for the regular organ concerts. Opening times: April – Sept Mo – Fr 11 am – 3 pm
Sarphatipark
The leafy Sarphatipark provides a welcome splash of green amongst the surrounding brick and concrete. The park, complete with footpaths and a sinewy lake, was laid out before the construction of De Pijp got underway, and was initially intended as a place for the bourgeoisie to take a picnic.
Nieuwe Kerk - the New Church
The Nieuwe Kerk is famous for its beautiful exhibitions. It has become famous for its exhibitions presenting the cultural treasures of distant lands, or revealing the religious beliefs of other civilisations. This historic building stands at the heart of Amsterdam, next door to the Royal Palace. The building itself is well worth a visit. One of the oldest churches in Amsterdam, it is also used for the inauguration ceremony for the Dutch monarchs. In 1980, the present queen of the Netherlands, Beatrix, was sworn in here. Also, once a year the ceremony of remembrance for the war victims of the twentieth century, is held in this church.
Known as the ''Jewel in the crown'' of Amsterdam, this open space in the Oud West is a wooded park with lakes and footpaths, surrounded by grand, ornate houses and embassies. During the summer concerts and performances are held at the weekend, and children''s shows on Wednesday afternoons. There is an open air theatre in the centre of the park, with raked seating, but get there early as concerts are free, and everyone in the city seems to appreciate a bargain night out. You might find yourself watching an evening of Dutch cabaret, or flamenco dancers or even joining in an Egyptian dance class on stage. For details +31 (0)20 6731499 or try www.openluchttheater.nl There are a few places to eat and drink. The Blue Tea House and the Groot Melk Huis. They are open 10 am - 6 pm in winter and 10 am until late in the Summer. Cafe Vertigo that is part of the Film Museum near the Vondelstraat entrance can get very crowded on Summer evenings, but sitting outside under the huge chestnut tree, with a good Dutch beer until the early hours of the morning is worth doing at least once during your stay in the city. Open 11am to 1am daily.
Discovering Amsterdam
Amsterdam is an astonishing city that is in the list of top locations in Europe. In comparison to other big cities Amsterdam seems to be quite small and cosy. It is the home to many historic places but nevertheless you won't find as many attractions as in other touristy towns. The atmosphere is created by the city itself, the canals that cover the whole city, the old stylish ware houses and the many green places. Especially during the night Amsterdam is fabulous; light flooded streets and house boats make it to a cosy place you don't want to leave that quickly. But also the Red Light District and the numerous coffee shops contribute to Amsterdam's reputation. Dreamy and nevertheless gloomy and wicked, that is Amsterdam. The best way to discover the city is by bike and of course by foot. Nearly everything is in walking distance and can be discovered easily.
Oude Kerk – Old Church
In the middle of the Red Light District you find this very interesting and presumably oldest church of Amsterdam where a lot of admirals are buried. The church is known for its light flushing simplicity which goes back to the Calvinists who destroyed paintings, figures and other artistic works in 1566 believing that they bar them from living their religion. The most impressive piece of the church is the organ that was built in 1724. During the many concerts held over there the building comes to life. The high bell tower can be viewed in a guided tour and the fantastic windows attract not only art fanatics. Opening times: Mo – Sat 11 am – 5 pm, Sun 1 pm – 5 pm Entrance prices: € 4 Adults, € 2 65+, children below 12 are free of charge
Koninklijk Paleis – Royal Pala
The Koninklijk Paleis is located in the heart of Amsterdam on the Dam Square. The palace was formerly used as city hall and was only called a palace when Napoleon put his brother Louis as king of the Netherlands. From that moment on different kings used the building as a residence. During the summer months the palace can be visited by the public. Especially the pompous bourgeois hall is impressive but also the court room and the empire furniture left behind by Louis Bonaparte are worth a visit. Opening times: July – August daily 1 pm – 5 pm Entrance prices: € 4,50 Adults, € 3,60 Children 5 – 15 years, children below 4 years are free of charge
Visiting Amsterdam also means visiting the famous Red Light District which is located between the New Market, the Central Station and the Dam Square. The area is not only at night an attraction. Also during the day there is a special atmosphere created by the many red curtains and lights in the windows. Women of every age and every nationality can be viewed in the many windows along the streets. But be aware of pickpockets who are over there in masses especially at the weekend when the streets are packed with tourists.
Amsterdam has 37 bus lines which run from 6 am to 11.30 pm. The night buses run after the other services have stopped. For further information please contact: 0900 9292 (€0.50) p/m) – service is for bus, train and tram Mini Bus - De Opstapper Look out for the white vehicle, with red and black lettering on the side saying ''De Opstapper''! It is a small nifty bus with 16 seats which takes the route from Prinsengracht through the smaller canal routes. There are no designated stops so you can get on and off whenever you like. Public transport tickets such as strippenkaarts are valid on this route: stamp ''one zone''.
Trams operate Monday to Friday between 06.00 and 24.00 (Saturday from 06.30 and Sunday from 07.30). Most trams leave from Centraal Station. Circle tram 20 runs past almost all the main tourist attractions and many of the major hotels, but runs in two directions so be careful to check the route before getting on. It departs from Central Station and runs roughly every ten minutes from 09.00 to 19.00. The trams serve the city center and suburbs in nearly all direction. The yellow ones are difficult to use with pushchairs and wheelchairs but the blue one offers a smoother ride and have well-designed low flooring.
With their blue license plates with black letters and figures taxis can easily be identified. They could be ordered by phone or picked up at a taxi rank.! Ranks are at Leidseplein and Centraal Station! Order a taxi: Tel.: +31 (0)23 532 3132 Amsterdam Central taxi service: Tel.: +31 (0)20 6777777
This is probably the best and the cheapest way to see the city. So you can see all the amazing things from the near. Besides the local bike rental shops you can also hire bicycles at: MacBikes - has two rental offices (and repair shops) at Waterlooplein and on Weteringschans. Macbike Mr Visserplein 2, Tel.: +31 (0)20 6208391; Macbike Weteringschans 2, Tel.: +31 (0)20 528 7688 (near Leidesplein) www.macbike.nl. Bike City in the Jordaan are also cheap and friendly, and very accustomed to renting bikes to visitors, Bloemgracht Tel.: +31 (0)20 6263721.
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Josef Ladislav Píč (19. ledna 1847 Mšeno u Mělníka  – 19. prosince 1911 Praha) byl historik, pedagog a muzejník, spoluzakladatel české archeologie. Působil v Komisi pro soupis památek Prahy od jejího vzniku v roce 1883 (1884) a jako její člen spoluvytvářel první systém památkové péče v Čechách.

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Narodil se ve větrném mlýně poblíž Mšena. J. L. Píč absolvoval v letech 1858-1862 gymnázium v České Lípě. Pak vystudoval dějepis a zeměpis na Karlově univerzitě (tehdy Karlo-Ferdinandova univerzita) a stal se na deset let vyučujícím profesorem na gymnáziu v Mladé Boleslavi. Odtud odešel ve školním roce 1871–1872 učit na reálné gymnázium v Praze 1 – Žitné ulici.
Původně byl jen kandidátem profesury, dekretem c. a k. školní rady z 19. 1. 1881 byl jmenován středoškolským profesorem. V roce 1883 obhájil docenturu a v roce 1905 získal mimořádnou profesuru rakouských a slovanských dějin na Filozofické fakultě.

Roku 1887 se ujal vedení redakce časopisu Památky archaeologické a místopisné a začal se více orientovat na archeologii. Roku 1887 se postavil do čela Archaeologického sboru musejního a roku 1893 vyhrál konkurs na místo kustoda prehistorické sbírky tehdejšího Musea království Českého, dnešního Národního muzea. Tuto sbírku prakticky vytvořil, utřídil a instaloval v tehdy nové Schulzově budově na Václavském náměstí.

Žil jako osamělý starý mládenec pouze pro vzdělání a vědu. Soustředil kolem sebe skupinu vlastenců s nadšením pro archeologii. Přijal i vlastenecké jméno Ladislav. Tito lidé, nejrůznějších profesí i původu, mu pomáhali provádět archeologické výzkumy, které poskytly základní materiál nových prehistorických fondů (např. Bylany, Dobřichov-Pičhora (podobnost jmen je náhodná) a Dobřichov-Třebická, Platěnice, Stradonice).

Nejvýznamnější publikací J. L. Píče bylo 6 svazků třídílného díla Starožitnosti země České, které byly napsány mezi léty 1899 až 1909. Jednotlivé díly Starožitností byly přeloženy do francouzštiny, němčiny a ruštiny.

J. L. Píč se svou periodizací období, metodikou a interpretací narazil na odpor Lubora Niederleho a Karla Buchtely. Tato diskuse posléze vyústila v kontroverzi mezi školami muzejní a univerzitní, která stála Píče mnoho duševních sil.

Další spor, který se mu stal osudným, bylo hájení pravosti Rukopisů královédvorského a zelenohorského. Píč neváhal navštívit s částí Rukopisu královédvorského přední evropské paleografy a vyžádat si od nich posudky. Poté otiskl v Národní politice článek "Rukopis královédvorský před mezinárodním soudem paleografickým skvěle obstál. O tom, zda rukopis tehdy opravdu obstál, je možno pochybovat. Josef Šusta v roce 1912 napsal: "Není zcela správné, tvrdil-li prof. Píč, že starší, podle jeho mínění 'objektivní' a dnešním nacionalismem ještě nezkažení paleografové němečtí měli o R. K. mínění veskrze příznivé." Karel Sklenář v roce 2007 hodnotil posudky jako "zběžné a formální".

Národní muzeum po návratu Píče obvinilo z porušení předpisů při výpůjčce Rukopisu a dovezené posudky prozatím odložilo. To společně s útoky domácí odborné veřejnosti, nepochopením smyslu jeho úsilí a celkovým vyčerpáním zřejmě vedlo J. L. Píče k tomu, že se rozhodl pro dobrovolný odchod ze života - zastřelil se revolverem ve svém bytě. Přesto však za svého života vytvořil dílo, které ho řadí k velikánům české archeologie.

Pozůstalost
 Písemné dokumenty a korespondence jsou uloženy v Archivu Národního muzea.
 Soubor středověkých až novověkých archeologických nálezů i osobní předměty včetně obrazů byly v roce 1938–39 převedeny do oddělení historické archeologie Národního muzea.

Bibliografie
 Dějiny národa ruského. 1889
 Starožitnosti země České. Díl 1, Čechy předhistorické. Sv. 1 (Úvod, Člověk diluvialný, Pokolení skrčených koster). 1899
 Starožitnosti země České. Díl 1, Čechy předhistorické. Sv. 2 (Pokolení kamenných mohyl). 1900
 Starožitnosti země České. Díl 2, Čechy na úsvitě dějin. Sv. 1 (Kostrové hroby s kulturou marnskou čili lateneskou a Bojové v Čechách). 1902
 Starožitnosti země České. Díl 2, Čechy na úsvitě dějin. Sv. 2 (Hradiště u Stradonic jako historické Marobudum). 1903
 Starožitnosti země České. Díl 2, Čechy na úsvitě dějin. Sv. 3 (Žárové hroby v Čechách a příchod Čechů). 1905
 Starožitnosti země České. Díl 3, Čechy za doby knížecí. Sv. 1 (Část archaeologická). 1909
 Přehled české archaeologie. 1908.

Odkazy

Reference

Literatura

 Karel SKLENÁŘ, Obraz vlasti. Příběh Národního muzea. Praha 2001, s. 264,285,295,297.

Externí odkazy

 Soupis pražského obyvatelstva 1830-1910 (1920), Píč, Josef *1847
 Medailon a životopis (Jos. B. Cinibulk, Karel Sklenář)
 Články související se sporem o Rukopisy a nekrology

Čeští archeologové
Zaměstnanci Národního muzea
Muzeologové
Čeští památkáři
Sebevraždy v Česku
Narození v roce 1847
Úmrtí v roce 1911
Česká historiografie na počátku 20. století
Pohřbení na Slavíně
Muži
Narození ve Mšeně
Úmrtí v Praze
Narození 19. ledna
Úmrtí 19. prosince
Spor o Rukopisy
Archeologové 19. století
Archeologové 20. století


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The Three Wise men have come, and they have left great presents! Between them, there was this 2010 World Cup Denmark shirt. I've had got my eyes on it for a long time, but I couldn't imagine that my parents were going to find it. It cost 25€, in the same place and with the same template as my Ukraine shirt. One day I hope to have the Denmark shirt they used for the last UEFA Euro, which is also very beautiful.
These have been a good Christmas holidays as regards football shirts. I also want to thank all of you guys who are visiting the blog and encouraging me to continue with the collection!
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In August of 2009, Kevin started the live show and podcast RISK!, where people tell true stories they never thought they'd dare to share in public. Soon after, he began teaching true storytelling to businesspeople, stage performers and folks who just want to work on conversation skills. "I've worked with some of the best storytellers and teachers in New York, creating exercises that build on an individual's skills at mapping out series of incidents, bringing scenes to life in vivid detail, and using your personality to make the telling of the tale engrossing. It's so exciting to see how much everyone improves. I feel honored and grateful that I love this work so much."
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As we arrive at each new year, the technological landscape for video marketing advances, and we, as video marketers, must adapt in tandem. Part of the process of acclimating in a timely fashion is assessing the popularity and ubiquity of the video technologies and platforms and forecasting what will become of them in the coming months.
Live streaming video will be a huge new step for many brands who are already using video for their marketing strategy. Social media channels like Snapchat, Periscope, and Blab, will become even more popular among marketers. This will force brands to be even more transparent and to reveal the human side to their followers.
I think smart marketers will create more bite-sized explainer videos that are around 30 seconds or less with a simple audio track like Buzzfeed has done with their food hack video series.
59% of viewers will currently watch a full video if it's run time is within one minute. It will be advisable in 2016 to keep your videos within one minute and be specific with the content.
If you are not using video on your website, you should be in 2016 as 88% of Internet users will spend more time on a site with video. eCommerce websites will reportedly include more videos to sell more products, while 64% consumers will be more likely to buy products after watching a video.
I believe many brands are waking up to the fact that a strong video strategy requires more than just creating a video and sticking it on YouTube. Using sophisticated tools and strategies, companies can generate value for their viewers, drive higher brand engagement and convert these viewers to paying customers. Video can even be the backbone of the sales funnel – with the right interface.
With IAB setting HTML5 as the new industry standard and Flash out of the way, alongside with other facts presented here, mobile video is the next big thing in which you should be involved.
Also, narrowcasting your mobile video content will be greater. Marketers will use specific videos to reach their niche. The more specific your video is, the better results you will have when it comes to conversion because it won't get burdened by unqualified viewers and it will directly affect the usage of your service.
In 2016, reportedly 92% of viewers will share mobile videos with their friends. Optimizing your mobile videos to get more reach and views will be paramount in the coming year.
I think there will be tools to better automate video story creation.
Viewable video advertising has been and is a huge topic in 2015 with a discrepancy within the industry as to what this term 'viewable' actually means. It tends to refer to the 360-degree video experience. As much as I love these videos, I'm not sure how much will they pick up especially in 4K resolution. It's not the expense but the production style that is new and has to be managed first. Otherwise, the potential is there.
Do you have predictions for the 2016 video marketing landscape? Share them with us in the comments.


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When Tish Murtha sadly died from a brain aneurysm in 2013, she had largely been forgotten In 2017, her key work, Youth Unemployment, was published to universal acclaim, and was followed by a major retrospective at London's Photographers Gallery. Tish has now been recognised as a social-documentary photographer of the first rank. She had set out to document "marginalised communities from the inside" and, set against today's austerity, her work is more relevant than ever. The anger and frustration evident in Youth Unemployment even reached the House of Commons, where it was raised as a subject of debate. Elswick Kids is a less strident set of images. They were taken as Tish walked the streets of the working-class district of Elswick in Newcastle Upon Tyne and were not intended to be an exhibition in their own right. Today, though, they tell of a time when children had the freedom of the streets to play in and where friendship blossomed against a seemingly harsh background. The photographs have a stark beauty that shines from every page. Elswick Kids is a vital contribution to our understanding of life in a northern city in the late twentieth century.
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For many of our clients, and perhaps for you, facing a foreclosure is something that they never imagined would happen. For them, and perhaps you, the foreclosure is often the result of circumstances beyond their control, such as temporary loss of a job or an illness. An obvious solution to the foreclosure may be to sell the property before the date of the foreclosure sale. However, it is often not possible to conclude the sale before the date of foreclosure. Plus, most people want to keep their home and find a way to get caught up on their payments.
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Right now the calculation keeps running as normal, but needs a reset on Item. I'm working on it, but not strong on partitioning and addressing!
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When you reference a previous row, you are making your calculated field a table calculation.
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The Democratic primary debates are the only chance for the second tier of candidates---Martin O'Malley, Lincoln Chafee and Jim Webb---to get on the radar in an election that is mostly seen in the press as a Bernie Sanders vs. Hillary Clinton stand-off. It's hard to declare a winner halfway through the debate, but it's already clear who the major loser is: Jim Webb. He was already struggling in a campaign that is defined by the two leading candidates competing to be viewed as the most progressive, but he made it worse during this debate by coming across at obtuse and, at times petulant.
Webb spent much of the debate whining about not getting as much attention as the front-runners, even though moderator Anderson Cooper reminded him that whining takes up precious time. He seemed to think that his comfort with Republicans was an asset, bragging about working for the Reagan administration and how he has "a record of working across the political aisle." In previous elections, that might have been a smart strategy, but not in a year when Republicans are falling apart so badly that even David Brooks has to admit it.
But where he really fell apart was on the issue of racial justice. When Cooper asked him about his previous claims that affirmative action is "state-sponsored racism," Webb thought it wise to opine on his elaborate theories on race, arguing that it's cool for black people but that he opposes "diversity programs that include everyone, quote, 'of color,'" as if racism only counts if it's a black-white thing. When asked about the Black Lives Matter movement, all the other candidates aligned themselves with the movement and offered solid policy ideas. Webb punted, however, telling a lengthy story about how he helped one man, who happened to be black, clear his name after a murder conviction. A nice story, but he totally ignored the systematic issues that Black Lives Matter exists to address.
Jim Webb did help everyone else look better by comparison. That's not nothing, but probably not why he thought it was a good idea to run for president.


Berkeley, Calif., and its university campus have made their share of news over the years. Beginning with the "free speech" movement in the 1960s right up to the current ballot measure to ban politically incorrect coffee, Berkeley has defined the leading edge of liberal culture and radical politics.
Having been on college campuses for most of the last 35 years, I was not surprised. As that great philosopher, Yogi Berra, said, "You can do a lot of observing just by watching." I have watched a generation of students arrive on campus, frustrated by the values of their parents, looking for something more solid to build on. Finally the folks at Berkeley have noticed also.
The nationwide survey, sponsored by the Pew Charitable Trusts and carried out by Berkeley's Survey Research Center, was based on interviews with Americans ages 15 to 92. While 69 percent of young people ages 15-26 supported prayer in public schools, only 59 percent of older adults favored it. Barely 34 percent of older adults favored restrictions on abortion, while 44 percent of youths 15-22 backed such limitations.
Young people held more conservative views about religion. For example, 40 percent of adults favored federal aid to religious charities, but 59 percent of college-age young people supported the concept, and 67 percent of teenagers were in favor. Young people had a more favorable view of Christian fundamentalists than their seniors, 33 percent compared with 26 percent.
There were some mixed results in the survey. Young people felt that sexual content and violence on television were less serious problems than did their elders. And the younger generation was more concerned about discrimination and the environment.
How can we account for such a shift? For one thing, cultural and political values do swing like a pendulum from one generation to another. Just as the 1960s witnessed a major turn from the conservative values of the post-war era, it appears that the culture is swinging back now. This is confirmed by other recent studies showing the growth of conservative churches, for example, and significant increases in teen virginity.
Another factor is that the generation young people are rebelling against was one of the most liberal in our history. Many young people today believe their baby boomer and Gen-X predecessors were not on track and they openly wish to take a different course. When I asked freshman college students a few years ago why they had a reputation as relativists who did not stand for anything, they were quick to say that it was because of their parents, and that one of the reasons they had come to college was to learn stronger values. In particular, young people believe the oder generation has done considerable damage to the family and, as the Berkeley survey confirmed, family values are of great importance to them.
Authors Neil Howe and William Strauss have made a cottage industry out of studying generations. In their most recent book, "Millennials Rising," they describe how today's teens are recasting the image of youth from downbeat and alienated to upbeat and engaged. They confirm that today's young people are less vulgar and sexually charged than the culture older people are producing for them. In time, Howe and Strauss believe these "millennials" could emerge as the next great generation.
The 19th-century Frenchman, Alexis DeToqueville, pointed out that, "Among democratic nations each generation is a new people." Perhaps middle-aged and older Americans who are often dismayed about the generation behind can take some encouragement from this latest report from Berkeley – unless, of course, the older folks are some of those liberal baby boomers!


In the wake of several conflicting reports on the death of Tagbo Umeike, Davido has allegedly been arrested in connection to Tagbo's death.
The death of Tagbo Umeike, the friend of the Nigerian popstar, Davido was one of the tragic news that hit the net in the past week.
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With great sadness, on behalf of my brother Richard and everyone at Washington Diamond, I'm announcing the passing of our brother and founder, Robert O. Daube.
Robert started our company on his motorcycle. It was 1969 and he rode from Bethesda to Georgetown to Falls Church and beyond buying and selling estate jewelry and diamonds. There might be a song about that. If there isn't, there should be.
We never really operated as a traditional jewelry store because of his passion to make our business very special. He loved making fair deals and he always put his customers first. He made sure everyone on our staff became fine jewelry experts, and he taught us all to listen to our customers.
Over and over he said that if we took care of our customers through great service we would be successful. Thanks to him and all of you, we have. Many jewelers in the area worked with Robert. Over the years they've told me how much they valued his friendship and his guidance as they began their careers. Though Robert retired in 2000, what he taught us makes it seem like he never truly left -- he is part of who we are as a family business.
My brother wouldn't have wanted us to mourn but to celebrate the wonderful times we've had as a family and with all our customers. We're happy to honor his memory by continuing to live the values he taught us.
Last year, I completed the purchase of Washington Diamond from the estate of my late brother, Robert Daube. Change often brings uncertainty. However, our commitment to you has never wavered. We are dedicated to continuing the superior quality, service, and value you've come to know and expect. We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your continued support, trust, and loyalty.
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REVIEW – Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition: GTA 3 PS4
It's been two weeks since famous publisher Rockstar games re-released GTA: The Trilogy with a proverbial fresh coat of paint. That gave me plenty of time to freshen up my memory by once again diving into the games that defined my childhood before writing this review. What I found out is that some memories are best left undisturbed.
The GTA trilogy was a staple for many prepubertal boys growing up in the mid-nillies. When GTA 3 came out way back in 2001, it stunned audiences worldwide with its (at the time) amazing graphics, massive open world and deep story line. After GTA 3's massive success, Rockstar unleashed Vice City upon the world of gaming, showing that GTA 3 wasn't just a fluke. Vice City built upon GTA 3's strengths while adding some unique elements that impacted the gaming world to this day. Finally, the grand finale of the trilogy would be GTA San Andreas. San Andreas offered an unprecedented amount of content, three cities to explore and a story that, for the first time in GTA history, injected a moral compass into its protagonist. Naturally, to be able to paint a fair and accurate picture of the trilogy, I had to play the three games in order, the way they were meant to be played.
When I booted up GTA 3's remastered version for the Playstation 4 for the first time, I tried to go in with an unbiased mind. I tried to ignore all the negative press about glitches, weird textures and odd character models. Surely, I thought, the complaints would be overblown. Rockstar is a company that prides itself on integrity and would never exploit anyone ever. As it turns out, going in with a neutral outlook was a good idea. From the moment the first cutscene started playing, I knew that the complaints were overblown (but still valid in some places).
Low polygon potatoes
The atmospheric, grungy noir aesthetic that made the original GTA 3 so compelling was still there. Character models were actually detailed now, a radical departure from the 2001-era's low polygon potatoes. And although some characters do look a little odd and plastic-y, I still consider them an upgrade to the low-resolution digital apes that I sometimes saw in the original game. A small complaint I did have was the rain effect during the opening cutscene, which honestly didn't look too great. The game more than makes up for that by upgrading everything else though, from vehicle models and weapon textures to the look of buildings.
But perhaps the biggest graphical update is the lack of the original's trademark fog, a tactic used by early game developers to hide the fact that computers did not have enough processing power to render large portions of the game at the same time. What used to feel like a claustrophobic experience in a cramped alleyway now actually feels like you are walking around in a living, breathing city. Being able to see the skyscrapers across the river really adds to the Liberty City (the games' version of New York) feeling. Another huge quality of life update is the addition of fully real time shadows, which means that, as the time of day changes in-game, shadows will move along realistically. Obviously, such a graphically intense detail was impossible in the Playstation 2-era, but I still feel that this is an important feature that adds to the immersion.
Eldritch horrors
However, whereas the graphical part of this game seems nicely polished, I cannot say the same for the gameplay aspect. The gameplay in this remake is messy, clunky and feels straight up unfinished at times. During my playthrough of the game, I ran into a number of issues that seem to have been missed by the games' nonexistent playtesters. I can recall falling through the floor into an unending abyss on one occasion, forcing me to restart my game and praying that the darkness did not permanently claim my character.
Besides major, game-breaking issues such as the one outlined above, I had to contend with a number of smaller fuck-ups. The free aiming system is wonky at best and you can really tell that the old animations were not designed for a modern aiming system. When my character runs sideways or turns while aiming, his arms will distort and twist like some Eldritch abomination. Cars are another issue. When driving, the physics feel off somehow. In the original GTA 3, I always felt like driving was grounded. Now, I somehow lose control way more often due to seemingly tiny collisions or bumps in the road.
In for a dime
Besides glitches, there were some questionable design choices as well. Whenever you aim your weapon at another person, their character model gets highlighted in a very odd way, which once again ruins the immersion. I'm supposed to be playing as a delinquent young buck on a path of revenge, not as the freaking terminator. Then there's the odd textures and ill-fitting hitboxes on some objects, which makes the game come across as unfinished at best, and a lazy cash grab at worst.
All in all, the game itself is still the same old GTA 3 that I've come to know and love throughout the years. Although many of the game mechanics and mission objectives have not aged gracefully, they still represent a revolutionary period in the world of open world games and the game should be viewed in that light. It's like watching an 80's movie and appreciating the dated special effects, even though a kid with a laptop could probably do better today. However, I feel like Rockstar really dropped the ball on this specific iteration of GTA 3. The game feels unfinished and is probably not the best version of GTA 3 that's out there. Although the graphics are decent, you can find homemade mods that do a far better job than Rockstar itself did. If you really want to experience this old-school classic in a modern way, you should just buy the original version on Steam and-
It looks like you're shit out of luck. Rockstar removed the original version from the online gaming platform Steam and cracked down on the modding community that has kept its legacy alive throughout the years. Yeah, just go ahead and torrent that shit. I rate this remake a four out of ten.
Text: Andrei Stiru, final editor: Danica Van der Merwe
Photo: © Rockstar Games


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Q: Define uint8_t variable in Protocol Buffers message file I want to define a Point message in Protocol Buffers which represents an RGB Colored Point in 3-dimensional space.
message Point {
    float x   = 1;
    float y   = 2;
    float z   = 3;
    uint8_t r = 4;
    uint8_t g = 5;
    uint8_t b = 6;
}

Here, x, y, z variables defines the position of Point and r, g, b defines the color in RGB space.
Since uint8_t is not defined in Protocol Buffers, I am looking for a workaround to define it. At present, I am using uint32 in place of uint8_t.

A: There isn't anything in protobuf that represents a single byte - it simply isn't a thing that the wire-format worries about. The options are:

*

*varint (up to 64 bits input, up to 10 bytes on the wire depending on the highest set bit)

*fixed 32 bit

*fixed 64 bit

*length-prefixed (strings, sub-objects, packed arrays)

*(group tokens; a rare implementation detail)

A single byte isn't a good fit for any of those. Frankly, I'd use a single fixed32 for all 3, and combine/decompose the 3 bytes manually (via shifting etc). The advantage here is that it would only have one field header for the 3 bytes, and wouldn't be artificially stretched via having high bits (I'm not sure that a composed RGB value is a good candidate for varint). You'd also have a spare byte if you want to add something else at a later date (alpha, maybe).
So:
message Point {
    float x     = 1;
    float y     = 2;
    float z     = 3;
    fixed32 rgb = 4;
}

A: IMHO this is the correct approach. You should use the nearest data type capable of holding all values to be sent between the system. The source & destination systems should validate the data if it is in the correct range. For uint8_t this is int32 indeed.

A: Some protocol buffers implementations actually allow this. In particular, nanopb allows to either have .options file alongside the .proto file or use its extension directly in .proto file to fine tune interpretation of individual fields.
Specifying int_size = IS_8 will convert uint32 from message to uint8_t in generated structure.
import "nanopb.proto";

message Point {
    float x  = 1;
    float y  = 2;
    float z  = 3;
    uint32 r = 4 [(nanopb).int_size = IS_8];
    uint32 g = 5 [(nanopb).int_size = IS_8];
    uint32 b = 6 [(nanopb).int_size = IS_8];
}


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Prince William's First Words to Kate Middleton Were Super Awkward
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Prince William and Kate Middleton met in 2001 at the University of St. Andrews.
According to the royal memoirist Tom Quinn, William's introduction to Kate was not exactly smooth.
According to reports, he stumbled as he approached her before saying, "Oh, this is a terrible start, you will think I am a complete clot."
According to a new documentary about the couple, the relationship between Prince William and Kate Middleton got off to a somewhat uncomfortable start. The future Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met in 2001 at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, where they lived in the same dormitories and often had classes together, as Der Spiegel reports. But William's introduction to Kate was not as smooth as he hoped it would be. in fact it was kind of weird.
According to the royal memoir writer Tom Quinn, who spoke in the British documentary William & Kate: Too good to be true, the future duke came close to the ground when he first approached Kate. "One of the funny stories is that he was so desperate to meet her that when he walked up to her, he apparently stumbled and said, 'Oh, that's a terrible start, you'll think I'm a complete lump' "Quinn said. How quaint!
Obviously, Kate was still delighted by William - and he continued to impress her with his student kitchen, as People reports. Kate spoke to Mary Berry in her vacation special A Berry Royal Christmas and said, "In our college days he cooked all sorts of meals. I think he tried to impress me back then." And his dishes of choice? "Things like Bolognese sauce and things like that."
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WHO IS AMY WACHTEL-aka- NIGHT NURSE?
Punk Rock, Reggae, Jamaica, and "Gurl 21" Amy Wachtel
The Night Nurse, "Gurl 21" Amy Wachtel, burned reggae music and Jamaican dub into the post punk consciousness of college radio and hipsters across America from New York to Los Angeles.
Reposted Article from: www.commdiginews.com
Arturo Bienewski
Amy Wachtel in Jamaica
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 1983 – The rock steady throb of voices raised against the system and twisty, deep roots in British working-class club life made reggae, ska and dub the preferred soundtrack in the haunts and squats used by the first generation punks in the U.K.
The first album by the Clash consisted mostly of staccato blasts of revolutionary fervor that clocked-in at less than two minutes, thirty seconds of vinyl fury and a six-minute take on reggae legend Junior Murvin's classic "Police and Thieves."
As Don Letts, primal force in the early days of punk opined, "What punk got out of reggae is kind of obvious – the basslines, the whole musical reportage with the lyrics. Dub played a big part and was very appealing to people like The Clash and The Slits and Public Image."
Here in the United States, until punk came along, reggae music for most was Eric Clapton's "I Shot The Sheriff" with some occasional Bob Marley mixed-in.
In America the two revolutions clashed. A deluge of vinyl imports from both Jamaica and the U.K. following the first wave of punk bands to cross the pond melded then forged new sounds and attitudes in college dorms and smoky clubs everywhere.
Gurl Twenty-One, despite being a nice, Jewish girl from New York, was an architect, inspiration and advocate for the music and people of Jamaica.
Amy Wachtel
Amy Wachtel was also an early fan of your humble narrator (YHN) and his dub experiments behind the soundboard.
"Dubbing" sound means to deconstruct and expand music at the sound board through extreme echo, reverb and equalization. It requires a deep knowledge of rhythm, technology and soul.
A facility for dub is among the reasons YHN managed to get gigs working with Keith Levine during the Clash's epic stand at Bond's Casino dubbing the Slits, getting the nod to do the Raincoats tour and working with Ric Ocasek.
Boston was where Gurl Twenty-One and YHN first met and co-mingled as young adventurers are wont to do. It was a city where music ruled and lives began to bloom. As mentioned in Gurl Six, it is also a city that the best and brightest eventually leave.
Amy left Boston as soon as she graduated from college and YHN moved to NYC to do sound at Danceteria and eventually to Los Angeles for non-stop, hyper punk action at SST Records and beyond.
It would not be long until the forays of "The Night Nurse" started creeping everywhere YHN seemed to look.
Night Nurse was a nom de plume from a killer song by Gregory Issacs that Amy had adopted as she began to plot the invasion of Jamaican music into college radio and cultural consciousness.
Amy was booking amazing shows at S.O.B.'s, spinning discs on the radio, and making the Night Nurse the focal point of reggae in the early eighties.
It was her gig at the College Music Journal (CMJ), a Billboard-type publication for college radio stations and hip music retailers across the country, that propelled the Night Nurse to heights and experiences most could never conceive, let alone dream of.
She began making regular trips to Jamaica and forged life-long relationships with some of the greatest artists that the island had to offer.
Her commitment to her mission of spreading love, peace and reggae was contagious. She was as evangelical as a deep-southern snake handler and was shoe leather tough like a private eye in a noir film when she advocated for artists she supported and the music she loved.
We would see each other during music conventions. We shared dinner tables and antics with some of the most dynamic and fucked-up people one could hope to meet. She always knew where the absolute best parties were, and she'd usually drag YHN to various scenes of joy and abandon.
Amy Wachtel, the Night Nurse, was a revolutionary radio phenomenon in the cause of reggae music.
One New Year's Eve she dragged YHN to Brooklyn, at that time a deserted outpost that no one really cared about (unlike today) to a party hosted by the American stringer to the N.M.E. and all-around groovy lawyer Richard Grabel's soiree'.
That hazy evening and subsequent morning can best be summed up by leaving you, dear reader, with the image of Dinosaur Jr.'s J. Mascis disco dancing as the sun rose and the spirits flowed.
If you saw anything cool happening in the reggae world, the Night Nurse was there.
Amy Wachtel, the Night Nurse.
Woody Harrelson presenting an award to Bob Marley's widow Rita; Ini Kamoze on his first, chaotic visit to the States; Burning Spear, kicking it on the beach before the release of his record on punk label Slash (Home of the Germs, X, Faith No More, Los Lobos. et. al.), the Night Nurse was everywhere.
Here is what makes her special, what makes her a "gurl."
Few among us have the courage and single-minded determination to follow our passion.
Back then, the notion of a tiny Jewess from New York holding her own, being respected, calling shots and advocating for a cultish community with an odd approach to women was just as alien as the notion of a black woman owning her own media empire.
Amy made it seem effortless and more to the point, approached any obstacle as simply a new way to create a love vibration.
Gurl Twenty One has the courage of conviction. The patience of a saint. The strength of the righteous and the undying respect of YHN.
No dream was deemed to have been wasted in the writing of this article.
Your humble narrator Alex McAuliff is a character from "The Cry of the Halidon " and is known for attempting to survey the deepest, darkest parts of Jamaica, discovering things others don't and finding out that there is always more to the deal than was expected.
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