Which one sends a more powerful message, a word or a picture? That's what the literary club decided to take upon themselves to debate one Friday afternoon. There was the usual buzz that accompanied every 'Lit Club' meeting, when everyone took their seats, ready to begin.
Another one of the members countered that pictures left either too little, or too much to imagination, while words gave us the liberty to think freely without us losing the point the writer was trying to convey.
The Debater explained how when she saw the painting, she could almost feel the atmosphere of the night and Van Gogh's emotions – no words required.
For a moment, the 'Words' team were dumbfounded, but then someone managed to rebuttal that point, explaining that at first glance, the painting seemed beautiful, but with nothing special, besides the technique. Yet the moment they heard' Vincent' by Don McLean, the words from that song explained the painting so much better, that's when they truly appreciated it.
We ended still on the fence, still as confused as we had started. Both words and pictures held their own beauty, so different from one another, yet one incomplete without the other.
So I guess it's a matter of opinion really. In your opinion, which one wins, words or a picture?
Blackout poetry focuses on rearranging words to create a different meaning. The author is supposed to use a permanent marker to cross out words or letters he sees irrelevant to the effect he's seeking to create. The objective is to devise a completely new text from previously published words, which the reader is free to interpret as he wishes.
In Literary club each member decided to try their hand at black out poetry and the results were extraordinary. For starters each student was given a copy of T.S Elliott's poem The LoveSong of J.Alfred Prufrock (T.S Eliot) and with its aid, created wonders. However that wasn't all. Later they took things ranging from newspaper articles to dry science articles and turned them into beautiful literary works.


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Green Rectangle over Skellig
Ireland, David
Gelatin silver print; Mixed media
frame: 27 1/4 in x 33 1/4 in x 1 1/2 in; image/paper: 16 in x 23 in
Gift of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, NY
Labeled alternately sculptor, artist, archaeologist, architect, designer, historian, and photographer, David Ireland's various works all share a common thread: they are derived and often inseparable from everyday life. For his above mixed media images, Ireland traveled to the rugged, uninhabited island of Skellig Michael off the coast of Ireland. His images from this series deliberately create a distance between the viewer and the subject – in one, an expanse of water acts as a barrier to the island, while a painted green rectangle expands the viewer's visual experience in a less representational sense. In the other, the viewer is distanced not only by the water-speckled glass surface between the foreground and the landscape, but also by the red spots painted on the surface of the photograph. Ireland's painted geometric shapes add a dynamism to the images that recalls Constructivist art as well as primitive construction-paper forms.
Currently residing in San Francisco, Ireland is renowned for his conceptual art and sculpture as well as for his photography. His works have been shown in over forty solo exhibitions and seventy group exhibitions at institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, New York; Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; San Francisco Art Institute; and Institute of Contemporary Art, Portland, Maine. The recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts fellowships, Ireland's work is held in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York; Whitney Museum of American Art; and Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, among others.
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Levi Strauss & Company: "We Can't Stand By Silently"
American clothing company Levi Strauss & Company has announced the launch of a new campaign aimed at "preventing gun violence"---a.k.a. "gun control."
Some are asking, "Do corporations these days have a death wish? Are they even in business to make money any more?"
Or are they simply existing to serve as political arms of the far Left?
Here's what Levi Strauss is up to.
First came Nike, throwing in with Colin Kaepernick and banking on a fake social justice campaign that says police in America purposely target blacks for persecution, prosecution, and killing.
Now comes Levi Strauss--- going after the guns.
Levi Strauss CEO, Chip Bergh, says they are teaming up with "Everytown for Gun Safety," funded by Bloomberg, to pressure Congress to pass bans on private sales of firearms.
Bergh insists he is not, repeat not, trying to "repeal the Second Amendment," but simply trying to prevent Americans from engaging in private sales of their own lawful properties with friends, family members, and neighbors. He puts it differently, of course, in his article published in Fortune Magazine, titled, "Why Business Leaders Need to Take a Stand on Gun Violence."
In part his article says this:
In November 2016, I wrote an open letter requesting that gun owners not bring firearms into our stores, offices, or facilities, even in states where it's permitted by law. This was following an incident in one of our stores in which a customer accidentally shot and injured himself while trying on a pair of jeans. While that was bad, it could have been worse: The bullet could have killed him, another customer, or one of our employees.
In the days after I published that letter, I received threats to our stores, our business, and even on my life. It was unsettling....But as business leaders with power in the public and political arenas, we simply cannot stand by silently when it comes to the issues that threaten the very fabric of our communities where we live and work. While taking a stand can be unpopular with some, doing nothing is no longer an option."
His premise is fundamentally wrong; there is no stand to take regarding gun violence itself. Everyone hates gun violence except for a few deranged people.
A better and more accurate title for his new campaign would be about taking a stand for "gun control."
And that's exactly what Bloomberg, a Safer Tomorrow, and other highly funded anti-gun organizations are about.
Now Levi's has jumped in. They can expect the same reaction that Nike is experiencing---armed with lighters, scissors, and smartphone cameras, customers will react to this latest attempt to undermine the Second Amendment.
Levi's should stick with jeans.
The Washington Times says,
"Private gun sales are not the problem; the root of gun violence is the condition of the human heart. And the factors impacting the human heart include fatherless homes, broken families, gang membership, the illegal drug trade, a dramatic upswing in prescriptions of questionable drugs, and oh yes, the biggest issue out there---the turning or our nation, as a whole, from God and the removal of virtue, morals and teaching of biblical principles from society, both public and private."
We can only hope and pray that our pastors and church leaders would be so bold as Nike and Levi's, and not "stand by silently" nor be afraid to "step up" to the issue of the human heart, and preach and teach the gospel---the transforming power of God--- to a very confused, lost, helpless culture.
This is not about guns, it's about the heart. And only Jesus Christ can change the heart.
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There is another world first in the suspension of the new A8: dynamic all-wheel steering. It, too, is controlled by the electronic suspension platform (ESP). The new steering system approaches the steer angle and directional stability as separate issues, once again probing the boundaries of the physically possible. At low speeds and on tight bends, the luxury sedan significantly reduces steering effort. But this is never allowed to unsettle it. The A8 is even unruffled by an abrupt lane change at high speed. The driver always feels intensive, finely differentiated feedback from the road.
The optional dynamic all-wheel steering combines two distinct high-tech steering systems. The dynamic steering on the front axle incorporates what is known as strain wave gearing where the ratio changes as a function of speed. The rear wheels are turned by a spindle drive and two track rods – at low speeds by up to five degrees against the direction of steering, to facilitate maneuvering and reduce the turning circle by about one meter to 11.4 meters (37.4 ft) on the A8 or 11.8 meters (38.7 ft) on the A8 L. At medium and high speeds, the wheels are turned by up to two degrees in the direction of steering, for increased stability. Dynamic all-wheel steering matches the steering ratio optimally to the driving situation, adjusting the ratio across a range of 9.5 to 17. At the limits of driving dynamics or on surfaces that are slippery under one side of the car, dynamic all-wheel steering again stabilizes the new A8 by manipulating the steering at the front and rear axles.


This large chunk of Quartz Crystal Cluster, 2-3 inches in diameter, is great for any mineral collection.
The purest Quartz is the colorless form known as Rock Crystal. Made up of prisms which can grow to enormous sizes, a crystal cluster has many points emerging from the base. They can be small or very large and each one is unique.
Quartz Crystal (Colorless, aka Clear Quartz, Rock Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal Quartz): The transparent colorless variety of Quartz is still known as rock crystal. Long ago, people believed that rock crystal was a compact form of ice: crystallos actually means "frozen." The best rock crystal has the clarity and shimmer of crystal clear water. Although colorless Quartz is relatively common, large flawless specimens are not. Which is why most crystal balls these days are made of glass, not Quartz.
There are two main varieties of quartz, though they share the same chemical composition, silicon dioxide. Macrocrystalline quartz, includes stones like amethyst, aventurine, rock crystal, blue quartz, citrine, hawk's eye, prasiolite, quartz cat's eye, smoky quartz, rose quartz and tiger's eye. The quartz is mostly transparent to translucent. Cryptocrystalline quartz, with microscopically small crystals, is known as chalcedony, and includes agate, chrysoprase, bloodstone, jasper and carnelian. Crytocrystalline quartz is usually opaque or translucent.


In early 2012, I was asked to testify as an expert witness in our office's case against Vondrick Ware. Mr. Ware was charged with the offense of strangulation and continuous violence against the family after a fight with his girlfriend, whom I'll call Samantha.
She and Ware had been together for about a year and a half and had come to Texas from another state on one of Samantha's business trips (they stayed in a local hotel). During an argument, Samantha asked Ware to leave and return to their home state, and he responded by punching her several times in the face, head, and arm. When she screamed for help, Ware grabbed her by the neck with both hands and strangled her—Samantha couldn't scream or breathe. She doesn't remember blacking out, but she wasn't far from it.
At trial, the prosecution called two expert witnesses to testify: me, as an expert in intimate partner violence and an EMS worker to testify as an expert in strangulation. The jurors indicated that the connections established by both of us were instrumental in validating other evidence and that our testimony eliminated any reservations they had. The jury found the defendant guilty of family violence with strangulation and sentenced him to six and a half years in prison.
I have been able to testify as an expert witness in cases involving intimate partner violence based on my education, training, skill, and experience. (Most of the times I have testified, it has been for cases that I was not a part of—I had no prior knowledge of the case before I testified other than what the prosecutor shared with me.) I have a master's degree in education with an emphasis on counseling. I am a licensed professional counselor and also hold a license to supervise counseling interns. I have worked primarily with victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault for more than 25 years. Prior to becoming an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Austin, I was a guest lecturer for three years. As an adjunct professor for five years at UT, I have taught classes covering Contemporary Issues in Domestic Violence and Public Policy as it relates social work. Finally, I have presented at various conferences on the topic of intimate partner violence. In my current position at the Travis County District Attorney's Office, I work specifically with victims of intimate partner felony crimes and actively participate in the Family Violence Protection Team.
Prosecutors in domestic violence trials don't always call an expert witness to testify on the dynamics of an abusive relationship, but Travis County has found that it helps immensely in dismantling the myths and misconceptions a jury may have regarding a victim's behavior after an abusive episode. Any misconceptions or biases the jury might have about intimate partner violence could impact their perception of the victim's credibility and minimize the seriousness of the violence; the jury could end up focusing on the victim's behavior out of context, which could impact jurors' ability to evaluate the evidence appropriately.
As an expert witness, I can talk about common myths and misconceptions that people have about domestic violence, as well as educate the jury on the impact domestic violence has on its victims in the appropriate context. This education allows jurors to overcome any biases they may have, as well as create an understanding regarding a victim's response to the violence.
In my testimony in the Ware case, I talked about some common myths and misconceptions that the general public may hold, and I explained what's actually true. For example, one common perception is that that victims are helpless and unable to make decisions for themselves. On the contrary, victims are usually really active in their relationships and work very hard to keep themselves safe. Victims have learned that physical violence can escalate when the batterer perceives a loss of control, and batterers need contact with the victim to maintain control. Completely cutting off contact with a batterer increases the likelihood that the batterer will escalate his attempts to make contact with the victim, so a victim will often maintain some contact with the batterer to pre-emptively de-escalate the immediate situation. Explaining this dynamic helped the jury better understand why Samantha continued engaging in contact with the batterer and in fact agreed to marry him via text. The number of text messages from Ware and their tone changed at that point, providing some relief from the onslaught.
Another important myth I discussed was that leaving an abusive relationship means the abuse will end. What victims of intimate partner violence know is that leaving or taking steps toward leaving can be the most dangerous and life-threatening times for them. In an abusive relationship, the batter establishes a coercive pattern of power and control by minimizing and denying the abuse and belittling, bullying, and manipulating the victim. A batterer must have power over and control of his victim, and he can achieve and maintain this power only if he has contact with her. If the victim takes steps to reclaim her power and set boundaries, the batterer must re-assert himself. Situations escalate to physical violence to reinforce the control and to emphasize who is in charge.
Another misconception I addressed was that if someone is abused in a relationship, she should just leave. As discussed above, that can be dangerous. It is also true that the victim may still have feelings for the batterer. Anyone who has had to end a romantic relationship can understand how difficult that can be—a person can know that a relationship needs to end but still love the other person. Victims will frequently say that they still love the batterer, but they just are no longer "in love" with him. It is also important to remember that the batterer has a wealth of knowledge about the victim (her routines, work, schedule, friends, family), all of which can be used to manipulate and control her.
In the Ware trial, it was helpful for me to address why someone who has been violently abused may allow that abuser to return to the home (hotel), may agree to get married, or may not immediately call the police after an attack. Again, putting behavior in the context of an abusive relationship, I was able to testify about the safety concerns that victims struggle with that others may not know about and how that can lead us to misjudge victims' behavior. I could also discuss risk assessment, what to be aware of if a situation is escalating, and how to put a batterer's behavior into the context of increased potential for lethality toward the victim.
It is not uncommon for batterers to talk about needing help for mental health issues such as depression, substance abuse, or anger. An example I used in this case was when a batterer may express feeling suicidal. Normally if someone expresses suicidal ideation, it is a cry for help. However, in the context of an abuser, one must always consider the increased potential for homicide. This sort of relationship is about coercive power and control, and a batterer will not choose to end his life without also considering ending the life of his partner.
For those offices without an expert on staff, I recommend finding one at the local domestic violence or sexual assault resource center or shelter. Debunking jurors' misconceptions about why victims and abusers behave the way they do is worth the effort in calling an expert witness to the stand.
1 Texas Rule of Evidence 702.
2 Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, 509 U.S. 579 (1993).
3 Kelly v. State, 824 S.W.3d 568, 573 (Tex. Crim. App. 1992).


There's not many South Korean women more inspirational than Yi So-Yeon. Growing up in a small town where most employment opportunities were involved in agriculture, generations before her were forbidden from learning to read and write in order to free up time to work the land. Her passion for engineering came from watching her dad performing DIY around the house and helping him with odd jobs. This inspired her to do very well at science and engineering at school, her performances earning her a place on the gifted program at her high school. It wasn't long until she was granted a place at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology studying Mechanical Engineering and Biosystems at Ph.D level. At one point during her Ph.D, she presented at an international event in Japan, attended by over 40 countries and she was the only female! In 2006, So-Yeon become a finalist, beating 36,000 others to get her name on seat on a Russian flight to the International Space Station.
In 2008, Yi flew to the Space Station, launching from Kazakhstan and spending 9 days in space. Her purpose there was to conduct test and experiments on fruit flies and alter the way the lack of gravity effected their behaviour. She also measured the changes to her face shape when exposed less gravity. On her return flight, an issue occurred with the shuttle craft on re-entry, resulting in the passengers experiencing gravitational forces equivalent to ten times that felt on planet Earth. This meant that the shuttle landed 260 miles away from the planned location and So-Yeon was hospitalised due to severe back pain.
Yi So-Yeon is incredibly proud that she has been able to show the women of South Korea that they can compete for roles in industries dominated by men and hopes to inspire generations to come. However, she resigned from her role in 2014, therefore ending the South Korean space program. Having recently married a Korean-American man, she felt that it was time to find a new career, settle down and study for an MBA. Yi So-Yeon is living proof that your background need not hold you back, if you want something enough and persevere to achieve it.


Scottish scientists were able to detect sub-femtomolar (10-12) concentrations of thrombin in human serum by using gold nanoparticles and lasers. This could eventually be used to detect blood clots and other disorders in-vivo by injecting patients with the gold nanoparticles, which bind to thrombin in the blood, and then using non-invasive laser sensors on the skin to assess concentration changes. In the near term, the scientists hope to use the technique to examine intracellular protein interactions without damaging the cell.
We demonstrate a strategy for label-free protein detection through monitoring the Surface Enhanced Raman Spectrum of an aptamer probe attached to a gold nanoshell. Low limit of detection and minimal non-specific binding show potential for in vitro and in vivo assays.
Image: Gold nanoshells, shown in black, cluster in the cytoplasm of a fibroblast cell.


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The women of Team GB have taught me valuable life lessons
Nicola ThorpActor and equality campaignerFriday 6 Aug 2021 3:30 pm
Emily Campbell became Team GB's first-ever female Olympic medallist in the weightlifting this week (Picture: AP)
I remember the first time I watched the This Girl Can ad campaign back in 2015.
Set to Missy Elliott's Get Your Freak On, the advert showcased a range of women of all shapes, sizes, ethnicities, backgrounds and ages tackling a range of sports.
'I jiggle, therefore I am', was the campaign tag line, and those five little words were enough to get my ass into a gym, not out of spite for my jiggle, but despite it.
It was the first time I'd seen an exercise advert targeted at women that sought not to exploit our insecurities, but to acknowledge that self-doubt, self-image and mental barriers are some of the biggest obstacles to women in sport. Women should be inspired by exercise, not shamed into it.
Fast forward six years to the Tokyo Olympics and it's as if the This Girl Can campaign foretold the future of women's sport. If it's inspiration we're searching for, we need look no further than the women of Team GB.
Emily Campbell, a 27-year-old from Nottingham, won silver in the women's weightlifting this week, becoming our first-ever female Olympic medalist in the sport. She described how she had more to prove than just her performance in the stadium: 'I don't look like a typical athlete. I don't have a typical athlete body, but what my body does is amazing.'
When I was growing up, the image of a female athlete was one of a slim, toned woman with abs you could wash clothes on. Campbell proves that the body of an athlete is defined by who is taking part, not who looks the part.
'I want to prove that it doesn't matter what you look like, what size you are, how much you weigh. If you want to achieve something in sport, if you put your mind to it, you can, and I hope I proved that last night.'
Consider me inspired. Pass the barbells, I'm off to pull a muscle.
Despite being the perfect poster girl for challenging athletic stereotypes, Campbell received no funding from UK Sport or the Lottery Fund, relying instead on donations from her community and income from her other jobs. Let's hope that come Paris 2024, she will have more support than the belt strapped to her waist.
Sky Brown, Team GB's youngest-ever participant (Picture: PA/Getty)
Thirteen-year-old Sky Brown became the youngest ever British Olympic medalist as she won bronze in skateboarding, the first year the sport has been recognised at the Games.
Not the youngest female – the youngest person, and that counts. We should not strive to equalise male achievement, but to set the bar for them to reach.
Far from the stereotype of the young athlete who has sacrificed their childhood for a chance in the global spotlight, Brown seemed far more interested in having fun, than winning medals: 'Honestly if you just get out there, you know, you can't let all the boys have all the fun. You've got to go and enjoy the time and enjoy life and try new things.'
At 13 I was too scared to play football with the boys because the stakes were too high. If one of the lads was bad at keepy-up, it was because he hadn't practiced. If I was bad at it, it was because I was a girl.
If only I'd been more preoccupied with fun than fear. I mourn for the generations of women who missed out on sporting activities through fear of the judgement, failure or ridicule for being a woman who dared to play a 'man's game'.
Pass me the skateboard, I'm off to sprain an ankle.
Over to the athletics, and Team GB favourite Dina Asher-Smith pulled out of the 200m event after failing to qualify for the 100m finals.
In a display of graciousness of which we are not worthy, Asher-Smith, just minutes after being told she could not compete in the event she had spent years working towards, made her way over to the press pit to set the record straight on her reasons for withdrawal.
'Let me cry,' Dina Asher-Smith said, before turning away from the camera, taking a moment to compose herself (Picture: BBC)
She fought back tears while explaining that a hamstring injury prevented her from progressing in the competition, then in a moment of vulnerability, when she knew the eyes of the country were on her, she allowed herself to cry.
'Let me cry,' she said, before turning away from the camera, taking a moment to compose herself, then asking the interviewer if her blue eyeshadow was still in place.
She could have let the media speculate over her reasons for withdrawal, and let's face it, probably raise questions over her mental strength, but instead she took control of her own narrative. At a time when she was powerless in the face of injury, she empowered herself, all while congratulating her fellow teammate who had qualified for the finals.
In a world where female athletes, especially black women, are scrutinised and judged over any display of emotion, allowing yourself to cry on camera is an act of courage. Over on the men's tennis court, however, Novak Djokovic can smash a tennis racquet in frustration without so much as a warning.
Pass me the tissues, I'm going to let it all out.
But you'd be wrong for thinking that the International Olympics Committee (IOC) share an inclusive stance on women's participation in sport. Namibian athletes Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi were banned from taking part in the 400m race this year because their natural testosterone levels were deemed 'too high' for competition.
The pair were, however, permitted to run in the 200m sprint, with the IOC apparently deciding they were 'female' enough to run halfway around the track, but not the full circuit. The policing of women's bodies continues.
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As women continue to battle the limitations of our own self-image in order to participate in entry-level sport, navigating what it means to be at once feminine and athletic, the women at the top of their game continue to be told they are not 'feminine' enough to compete on the global stage.
One thing I know for sure is that the women of Team GB have gone beyond inspiring female competitors to reach the top of their game and taught us simply how to exist in a society that continues to hold women to a higher standard than our male counterparts.
They have taught us how to shatter gender stereotypes, smash personal bests and allow ourselves to show vulnerability in the process.
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Q: Как использовать SSD в качестве ОЗУ? Сразу оговорюсь, что мне не нужен ram-disk, а нужно сделать так, чтобы SSD считался системой как некая планка(и) памяти ОЗУ. Вопрос про скорость и латентность не ставится.
То есть, я определяю на SSD некий файл или весь диск, который в системе считается как слот памяти.
Виртуальная (swap) память не подходит, поскольку является "прозрачной" или невидимой для ПО.
Для примера: есть 4ГБ реального ОЗУ и 128ГБ SSD. Хотелось бы получить часть SSD как ОЗУ для ВМ и в целом для программ. При желаемой схеме я могу предоставить до максимума для процессора (64ГБ), а не максимум доступной ОЗУ (4ГБ)
Рассмотрю все варианты, кроме варианта "купи ОЗУ и не свопь мозги".
Благодарю всех за разъяснение теории работы ОЗУ и страничной организации памяти.
Речь про чисто программный способ "подделки" памяти, чтобы можно было выделять для программ больше памяти, чем есть на борту. Пример с ВМ наглядный: ни одна из ВМ не позволит выделить больше памяти, чем есть ОЗУ, даже при наличии своп-файла в 16 раз больше.

A: Вам нужно использовать page file или swap. Попробую подробно обьяснить почему.
Вначале - какая вообще бывает память.
Реально для ОЗУ существует физически два интерфейса поддерживающих оперативную память, один DDR(RAM) разьем, второй PCI (или PCI-express) как живой пример - память видеокарты.  Есть и другие устаревшие интерфейсы AGP PCMMCI не могу все перечислить, но они уже впрошлом.
Если ваш девайс физически не вставляется не в первый интерфейс не во второй - то физически ваше устройство не может быть непосредственно источником оперативной памяти т.к. не существует другого протокола обмена между ЦП и устройством чем вышеприведенные. Поэтому гипотетически можно "спаять" переходник. Правда... как PCI память сделать доступной ПК - это отдельный вопрос, на который я не могу однозначно ответить.
Интерфейс SATA и IDE не поддерживают прямой обмен оперативной памятью, поэтому его устройства не могу быть источниками оперативной памяти. UPD почитав интернет, я нашел PCIe SSD диски, их нельзя использовать как оперативку потому что в PCIe-SSD-диск вшита программа SATA, а не программа оперативной памяти. Можно ли вшить другую программу что б PCIe виделась как оперативная (очень медленная) память - это под вопросом. Теоретически можно поспорить, на практике не встречал, и убить SSD перепрошивкой - не весело.
Итак физическая оперативная память доступна через контроллер памяти между PCI и DDR-RAM всё.
SATA IDE USB устройства поддерживают DMA, но DMA является неполноценным доступом в память, а доступом в память через "посредника", т.е. надо сначала выставить счётчик адреса в регистр DMA, потом сказать устройству что оно может использовать DMA, а потом устройство может использовать  DMA а может не использовать - там сложный метод обмена, который аппаратно кардинально отличается от оперативного доступа в память. Т.е. DMA не является оперативным доступом в память, оно даже не знает сколько памяти на устройстве, хоть и упрощает работу.

Програмы под Windows и Linux работают как правило с виртуальной памятью, это означает что память может быть оперативной, может быть дисковой (и SSD тоже) а может не быть вообще. Память программы разделена на блоки (минимум 4096 байт бывают больше), и в оперативной памяти находятся лишь те блоки, которые программа непосредственно сейчас использует. Остальные блоки могут быть как на диске, так и вообще не быть. При попытке доступа к виртуальной памяти которая неоперативная при определенный условиях память подменяется оперативной, т.е. ОС смотрит дисковая эта память или нет. Если память дисковая - ОС ищет кусок оперативной памяти, считывает с диска в оперативную память кусок, и память снова из дисковой становиться оперативной. Если свободного оперативного куска нет - ОС может сбросить кусок малоиспользуемой (вычисляется) памяти на диск, таким образом свободный кусок ОС всегда найдет.
Такой механизм называется swap, page file, файл подкачки. Т.е. объем виртуальной памяти это объем физической оперативной памяти + объем файла подкачки.
Ваш предложенный алгоритм очень похож на алгоритм описанный выше, но с той разницей, что вы не хотите программам ничего сообщать о наличии дисковой памяти. Не думаю что это хорошо, поскольку если "ядро" ОС попадёт на диск - то всё будет ужасно тормозить. В ОС идет разграничение какие участки можно сделать дисковой памятью, а какие нельзя. Теоретически такую программу создать можно. К сожалению, вам её никто не поможет делать, а на реализацию у вас уйдут годы, и надеюсь вы понимаете что пользы от такой программы много не будет.
Для такой цели обычно используют файл подкачки.

Вопрос Речь про чисто программный способ "подделки" памяти, чтобы можно было выделять для программ больше памяти, чем есть на борту Ответ- это можно, но не так как обычно. Очень желательно выделать память именно через VirtualAlloc, потому что штатный мененджер памяти будет в ступоре, он вероятнее всего не расчитан на такой объем. Выделать надо кратно размеру страницы памяти (что б узнать размер нужно вызвать GetSystemInfo и взять параметр dwAllocationGranularity). А дальше ОС сама распределит где у вас будет оперативная память, а где дисковая. Надо понимать, что в х86 это сделать нельзя в рамках одного процесса (т.к. теоретически макс объем виртуальной памяти 4Gb, а где-то половина из них зарезервирована под ОС и библиотеки, линейный свободный кусок ещё меньше половины), для x86-программ прийдется создать более одного процесса, и на каждый процесс можно выделить где-то по 1Gb (условно). Т.е. если вы хотите взять 64Gb то надо создать 64 процесса. Память можно читать с помощью ReadProcessMemory например. Некоторые web-браузеры создают много процессов, думаю для этой цели. Так же можно использовать AWE окно (но на практике только через админские права или службу).
Для x64 можно, быть может с одной особенность. Думаю что нельзя выделить огромный обьем одним куском. Зато можно выделить 64 раза по 1Gb (или больше) и именно через VirtualAlloc. Под линуксом не скажу точно как, но думаю аналогично. Пробуйте, будут ещё вопросы - спрашивайте.
Вопрос ни одна из ВМ не позволит выделить больше памяти, чем есть ОЗУ - Ответ позволяют ещё и как. Может не все программы, но часть программ точно могут "съесть" больше чем ОЗУ.
P.S. Не забываем, что файл подкачки не обязательно должен быть файлом. Под линуксом можно выделить в партиции раздел под подкачку, и тогда определенная часть диска будет задействована под файл подкачки, и за счёт отсутствия файловой системы на этой части - работа будет быстрее.
P.S. UPD ещё. Скорость DDR4 - 25600 Мб/сек, DDR3 от 6400 Мб/сек до 12800.  Скорость PCIe макс 64000Мб/сек, но Скорость SSD - я нашел максимум 3200 Мб/сек оценочная, 2200 Мб/сек при последовательном чтении (реально будет меньше) Intel SSD 750 http://fcenter.ru/online/hardarticles/hdd/38592-SSD_s_interfejsom_PCI_Express_obzor_i_testirovanie_pyati_modelej я так понял одна из дорогих и лучших... и учитывая елементную базу, врядли скорость будет сравнима с скоростью оперативной памяти. Практически DDR(RAM) будет в изготовлении проще и дешевле.
UDP: RAM-Диск. Появились RAM-диски, на них можно записывать информацию, но информация с них теряется после выключения питания. Например Gigabyte i-RAM (GC-RAMDISK) в PCIe широкий разьём. Вероятно они хорошо подходят для файлов подкачки или темповых папок. Туда вставляется оперативка, но используется она как диск, т.е. наоборот чем в вопросе -  память используется как диск.
Ещё замечу, PCIe v 1.0 можно сделать на микроконтроллере, v2.0 условно можно сделать на микроконтроллере.
О PCIe. Скорость 2.5GT/s до 10.0GT/s(8 линий) для PCIe1.0 возможна на частоте 250Мhz. Для 99% логики и микроконтроллеов это потолок (при условии что логика распаралеливает сигнал, еденицы МС потянут 250Мhz (D-триггеры есть на 350 МHz у TI)). Для реализации скоростей  выше нужно использовать дорогие ПЛИС, которые к тому же нужно уметь программировать и паять. Извесных ПЛИС на которые есть документация - не более 10-20 штук (не учитывая разделение на серии), плюс ещё в документации что-то пишут о лицензии на PCIe. Поэтому самому "пощупать" PCIe 2.0+ не получится, и PCIe будет развиваться исключительно у компаний которые могут себе позволить изготавливать чипы самостоятельно, или хотя бы могут программировать ПЛИС, т.е. новинок PCIe от обычных белых людей можно не ждать, нам туда дорога пока что закрыта. Разве что какие-то отдельные энтузиасты могут освоить ПЛИС. Переходников или PCI-phy-layer микросхем для PCIE почему то до сих пор нету и наверно не будет т.к. даная область вероятно не востребована.
Ссылки

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*Моя попытка сделать дисковую память

*Пожелания из коментариев http://bbs.vbstreets.ru/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1045#p6784461

*Применение VirtualAlloc и AWE http://wm-help.net/books-online/print-page/59464/59464-8.html

*Информация о PCIe скоростях, скоростях других интерфейсов заложеных стандартами https://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/white-papers/phy-interface-pci-express-sata-usb30-architectures-3.1.pdf

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Q: Rectangle class not visibly showing up on canvas I'm trying to make a 2D platformer game, so far everything has worked, however now I'm trying to get the platforms I created to move back and forth, so I decided to create a draw() method within my Platform class in order to render the platforms:

var canvas = document.getElementById("ctx");
var ctx = canvas.getContext("2d");
canvas.setAttribute('tabindex', 0);
canvas.focus();
canvas.addEventListener("keydown", movePlayer);

//Maybe I can get a class working?

class Platform {
  constructor(x, y, xS, yS, moveBool) {
    this.xPos = x;
    this.yPos = y;
    this.xSize = xS;
    this.ySize = yS;

    this.moveable = moveBool;
  }

  draw(ctx) {
    ctx.fillStyle = "red";
    ctx.fillRect(this.xPos, this.yPos, this.xSsize, this.ySsize);
  }

  get getX() {
    return this.xPos;
  }
  get getY() {
    return this.yPos;
  }
  get getxSize() {
    return this.xSize;
  }
  get getySize() {
    return this.ySize;
  }
  get getMoveable() {
    return this.moveable;
  }

  set moveRight(speed) {
    this.xPos = speed;
  }
}

//Platform array:
platformArray = [];

//Vars:

var x_new = 50;
var y_new = 50;

var isJumping = false;
var isColliding = false;

var speed = 5;

var keys = {
  up: false,
  right: false,
  left: false
};

function movePlayer(event) {
  switch (event.keyCode) {
    //Right key down:
    case 39:
      keys["right"] = true;
      break;
      //Left key down:
    case 37:
      keys["left"] = true;
      break;
      //Up key down:
    case 38:
      keys["up"] = true;
      isJumping = true;
      break;
  }
}

function keyUp(event) {
  switch (event.keyCode) {
    //Up key up:
    case 38:
      isJumping = false;
      keys["up"] = false;
      break;
      //Right key up:
    case 39:
      keys["right"] = false;
      break;
      //Left key up:
    case 37:
      keys["left"] = false;
      break;
  }

}

function boundsIntersect(x1, y1, x2, y2) {
  if (x1 > x2 - 50 && x1 < x2 + 200 && y1 < y2 && y1 > y2 - 55) {
    return true;
  }
  return false;
}

function update() {
  window.requestAnimationFrame(update);
  ctx.clearRect(0, 0, 900, 500);
  ctx.fillStyle = "black";
  ctx.beginPath();
  ctx.fillRect(x_new, y_new, 50, 50);
  //Draw ground:
  ctx.beginPath();
  ctx.rect(0, 490, 900, 10);
  ctx.fillStyle = "green";
  ctx.fill();

  //PLayer movement:
  if (keys["up"] && !keys["right"] && !keys["left"]) {
    y_new -= speed;
  } else if (keys["right"] && !keys["up"]) {
    x_new += speed;
  } else if (keys["left"] && !keys["up"]) {
    x_new -= speed;
  } else if (keys["up"] && keys["right"]) {
    y_new -= speed;
    x_new += speed;
  } else if (keys["up"] && keys["left"]) {
    y_new -= speed;
    x_new -= speed;
  }

  if (y_new < 440 && isJumping == false && isColliding == false) {
    y_new += 5;
    y_previous = y_new - 5;
  }

  //Platforms:
  platform1 = new Platform(50, 300, 200, 10, true);
  platformArray.push(platform1);
  platform1.draw(ctx);

  platform2 = new Platform(300, 200, 200, 10, false);
  platformArray.push(platform2);

  platform3 = new Platform(400, 300, 200, 10, false);
  platformArray.push(platform3);

  //Platform intersections:
  platformArray.forEach(function(platform) {
    if (boundsIntersect(x_new, y_new, platform.getX, platform.getY) && isJumping == false) {
      isColliding = true;
      y_new -= 0.5;
    } else if (boundsIntersect(x_new, y_new, platform.getX, platform.getY) && isJumping == true) {
      isJumping = false;
      y_new += 11;
      isColliding = true;
    } else {
      isColliding = false;
    }
  });

  var platSpeed = 2;

  //Move platforms:
  platformArray.forEach(function(platform) {
    if (platform.getMoveable) {
      if (platform.getX > 0) {
        platform.moveRight = 300;
        platform.draw(ctx);
      }
    }
  });

  ctx.save();
  ctx.restore();
}

window.requestAnimationFrame(update);
update();
canvas {
  background: #eee;
}
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>

<body>
  <canvas id="ctx" tabindex=0 width=900 height=500 style="border:1px solid #000000;" onkeypress="movePlayer(event)" onkeyup="keyUp(event)"></canvas>
</body>

</html>

However what happens is, the platforms are there because BoundsIntersect detects them, but they're just not visually showing up and I'm not sure why. Any help is appreciated!

A: Your draw function has a typo. You are also calling your update() function twice at the bottom. Here is a version with the platforms fixed. Just bear in mind that your platforms don't seem to work as you might expect. However, I think that warrants a different question.

var canvas = document.getElementById("ctx");
var ctx = canvas.getContext("2d");
canvas.setAttribute('tabindex', 0);
canvas.focus();
canvas.addEventListener("keydown", movePlayer);

//Maybe I can get a class working?

class Platform {
  constructor(x, y, xS, yS, moveBool) {
    this.xPos = x;
    this.yPos = y;
    this.xSize = xS;
    this.ySize = yS;

    this.moveable = moveBool;
  }

  draw(ctx) {
    ctx.fillStyle = "red";
    ctx.fillRect(this.xPos, this.yPos, this.xSize, this.ySize);
  }

  get getX() {
    return this.xPos;
  }
  get getY() {
    return this.yPos;
  }
  get getxSize() {
    return this.xSize;
  }
  get getySize() {
    return this.ySize;
  }
  get getMoveable() {
    return this.moveable;
  }

  set moveRight(speed) {
    this.xPos = speed;
  }
}

//Platform array:
platformArray = [];

//Vars:

var x_new = 50;
var y_new = 50;

var isJumping = false;
var isColliding = false;

var speed = 5;

var keys = {
  up: false,
  right: false,
  left: false
};

function movePlayer(event) {
  switch (event.keyCode) {
    //Right key down:
    case 39:
      keys["right"] = true;
      break;
      //Left key down:
    case 37:
      keys["left"] = true;
      break;
      //Up key down:
    case 38:
      keys["up"] = true;
      isJumping = true;
      break;
  }
}

function keyUp(event) {
  switch (event.keyCode) {
    //Up key up:
    case 38:
      isJumping = false;
      keys["up"] = false;
      break;
      //Right key up:
    case 39:
      keys["right"] = false;
      break;
      //Left key up:
    case 37:
      keys["left"] = false;
      break;
  }

}

function boundsIntersect(x1, y1, x2, y2) {
  if (x1 > x2 - 50 && x1 < x2 + 200 && y1 < y2 && y1 > y2 - 55) {
    return true;
  }
  return false;
}

function update() {
  window.requestAnimationFrame(update);
  ctx.clearRect(0, 0, 900, 500);
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Despite SpiderRider Z's fun concept, cute graphics, and expansive gameplay, there are some "buggy" little problems that need to be addressed. But if you can look past the control issues, SpiderRider Z (iTunes Link) may have enough going for it to keep you coming back for more of its quirky arachno-centric gameplay.
SpiderRider Z starts out with a thinly veiled rip-off of the opening theme to Joss Whedon's "Firefly," with a few small changes to the lyrics. And with that inauspicious start, we knew weren't weren't in for the most innovative of iPhone games.
You play as a spider trying to trap and kill bats and reunite with your lady love. Gameplay is simple: tilt the screen to move your avatar, and use the lines of spider silk you create to trap the bats and cut your game screen into smaller pieces.
Unfortunately, the game doesn't have very responsive controls, and you'll often find yourself tilting it so far to simply move forward that you can no longer see the screen on your phone. If only the controls were improved, this game would have all the appeal of a classic retro arcade title.
But it's not all bad news. One thing that's refreshing about SpiderRider Z is the in-game store, which requires no real world cash to access, and features plenty of useful power-ups. In-game stores where your only chance to buy things is to build up experience in the game itself is a feature that's getting more and more rare in iPhone games these days.
Another great feature is the sheer amount of content. For only 99 cents, you get 100 levels. And while the game isn't terribly innovative, it does have replay value. It's not perfect, but if future updates address the laggy, non-responsive controls (and ditch the Joss Whedon homage in the opening), SpiderRider Z would give you a lot more bang for your buck.
SpiderRider Z is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later. A small expedite fee was paid by the developer to speed up the publication of this review.


Flavorful, healthy and bursting with North African spice, this Moroccan fish recipe from the "Spice Girls'" Israeli-American cookbook is traditionally made on Friday nights and holidays. (Does New Year's Eve Count?) You can turn down the heat a bit, Ashkenazi-style, by reducing the number of hot peppers. B'te-avon (bon appétit)!
Place chickpeas, garlic, peppers and half of the cilantro in a flat 10" pot.
Add fish, season with turmeric, add 1½ cups water and 1 tablespoon of oil.
Cook over medium heat about 45 minutes with pot half covered, until water evaporates by half.
In a small bowl, mix ½ cup oil with paprika and salt. Pour over fish.
Remove from heat, sprinkle with remaining cilantro and serve.


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Member Information Materials
Locations / Sites
NAHC is a Community Testing Site
In partnership with Alameda County, NAHC is offering free COVID-19 testing to the Fruitvale community at the parking lot located at 3050 International Blvd., Oakland.
Testing for community members takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to 7 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm. Healthcare workers, First Responders and staff of Skilled Nursing Facilities can get tested on Mondays and Fridays from 9 am to 7 pm.
You do not need to be a member of NAHC to be tested. Insurance is not required and you will not be asked about immigration status.
For appointments, go to https://www.color.com/nahc or call (510) 535-4400.
NAHC has a long history of commitment to the wellness of our community and we remain steadfast in our commitment during the current COVID-19 (also known as Coronavirus) outbreak.
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person in close contact (within 6 feet). This can happen through respiratory droplets that are produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
Please note that this is an evolving situation. We will update this page as new information becomes available.
Accessing Care at NAHC
We've made some changes to our services in order to protect the health and safety of our community and to prevent possible exposure to COVID-19.
In an effort to slow the spread of this disease and prioritize the health of our community, we have implemented the following measures:
Phone and front door screenings for potential COVID-19 exposure and symptoms. Possible COVID-19 symptoms including fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle aches, and loss of taste/smell. Screening includes a series of questions and temperature monitoring.
Individuals presenting with symptoms will be asked to take additional precautions.
All persons coming on-site to a NAHC facility will be screened (even if they were screened on the phone), must wash their hands and are required to wear a mask. Masks must cover the nose and mouth.
Some groups and classes are offered virtually.
We will be using telemedicine (phone appointments) when possible and clinically appropriate.
Medical services are being offered in-person or via telehealth (phone) and videohealth (video).
Members with appointments will be contacted by a staff member prior to or during their scheduled appointment time. Please note your provider may call from a blocked number.
If you have a fever, cough, sneezing and/or other flu-like symptoms or have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 (Coronavirus), please call or text us.
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Clinics will remain open to attend to urgent dental care and limited preventive services. For more information, please call:
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For a psychiatric, life-threatening emergency, call 911 or report to an emergency department.
Members with appointments will be contacted by a staff member over the phone during their scheduled appointment time. Please note your provider may call from a blocked number. If you have missed your appointment, want to enroll or have questions about WIC, please call (510) 434-5300.
Although schools are closed, we are still here to help you! If you need to schedule a medical, dental, and/or behavioral health appointment you may be able to speak to a provider over the phone or schedule a visit at our San Leandro school-based health center location. If you are interested in making an appointment to speak to one of our providers, please call or text (510) 618-4480.
Please check-back for updates on the restart of on-site services across our SBHC sites.
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In adherence with CA Department of Public Health recommendations, as well as the current Shelter in Place ordinances in the Bay Area, all groups, classes, and community events will be hosted virtually.
One-on-One Peer Support and Case Management sessions can be conducted via phone or telehealth.
Strong Families Home Visitor Program Members with appointments will be contacted by a staff member over the phone during their scheduled appointment time. Please note your provider may call from a blocked number.
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You can play a part in preventing the spread of this disease:
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and do it often. Alcohol-based sanitizers also work. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Cough or sneeze into a tissue or an elbow. Throw the tissue out and wash your hands afterward.
Clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces daily (most common household disinfectants work).
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1. Lie on your back with your hands by your sides. Lift your knees until your thighs and calves form a 90-degree angle and your calves are parallel to the floor.
2. Lift your hips and bring your knees, as far as you can, toward the chest.
3. Hold and then slowly return to the starting position.
Keep your hands and lower back flat on the floor and do all the movements slowly and in a controlled manner, one vertebra at a time. Breathe out as you lift the hips off the mat and breathe in as you slowly return to the starting position.
Adding reverse crunches to your workout routine helps to increase ab strength and definition, and improves core and lower back stability. This exercise engages the lower layers of your abdominal muscles, the transverse abdominis, also known as the corset muscle, giving you a flat belly and great back support.
Start with 2 or 3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions of reverse crunches and increase the challenge by keeping your legs straight throughout the exercise.


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Social Media Chatter nails election results again
6 million social media conversations got it just right
The bookies got it wrong, the telephone polls were inaccurate, the punters were off. But at 4.30 pm yesterday, the SENSEI project, using Websays technology, predicted the Brexit referendum outcome almost exactly.
Earlier in the day, the polling booths opened across the UK, social media chatter was 49.63% in favour of leave and 50.37 in favour of staying in the EU with no undecideds in the social media mix and it was too close to call.
But by late afternoon, social media chatter had changed as more and more undecided voters took their decision and there was a dramatic swing to Leave. 48% Remain, 52% Leave. And that's exactly how it ended up.
Most of the traditional polls were predicting a Remain victory. The bookies were confident it was going to be a Remain victory. The media pundits were mostly predicting a Remain victory. Even Nigel Farage had almost conceded defeat. But social media got it right.
According to Prof. Giuseppe Riccardi of the University of Trento and SENSEI's Project Co-ordinator: "Over the course of this campaign, the SENSEI project's unique combination of humans and machine reading algorithms has listened to more than 6 million social media conversations relating to the Brexit vote to identify and predict voting sentiment.
We are delighted that, following our equally accurate prediction of the Spanish general election last year, we have once again predicted the outcome of a major political event with very high accuracy. It appears that the momentum on UK social media started to change on June 21st and we watched it move".
The SENSEI project, in conjunction with web crawling and text analytics experts Websays, has been applying a unique combination of advanced technology and human intervention over the course of the referendum to see if their combination of "man and machine" can more accurately predict the outcome of the referendum than traditional pollsters.
Dr. Hugo Zaragoza, founder of Websays and a worldwide expert in opinion analytics, said: "Once again, our data told a very different story to the pollsters and we were proved to be more accurate. This is a great result for the project. The ability to listen to millions of pieces of conversations and then analysing them for sentiment, using a combination of humans and machines, has proved once again to be more successful than traditional polling methods.
"This is a really powerful tool for politics and business and after the second disastrous set of predictions from the main players, we have demonstrated how accurate our technique is. At times, the social media chatter was intense and passionate Since we started this project, we have listened to and analysed 300,000 social media conversations on Brexit every day and we're delighted to have called the result correctly."
The SENSEI project is a pan-European, public-private partnership set up to make sense of the millions of blog posts and social media conversations that occur every day and it has the ultimate goal of adding real commercial value to this research. Websays and SIS Lab (University of Trento), the creators of Sensei are leading industry and research groups within the SENSEI consortium, which includes the University of Essex, Aix Marseille and Sheffield as partners.
The SENSEI project demonstrates how a powerful combination of technology-driven search engines, combined with a unique qualitative approach using human intervention, can fundamentally change the way we understand social media chatter and how it can be applied commercially to help commentators to understand what is being said.
About SENSEI
The SENSEI project is funded by the FP7 programme of the European Commission (2013-2016). The SENSEI project aims to create technology and services to analyse human conversations from diverse media sources (e.g. speech, social media etc.). Academic and business partners at SENSEI are extracting value from human conversations and supporting end-users, analysts and decision makers in dealing with massive conversation streams. For more information and details visit the consortium website at http://www.sensei-conversation.eu.


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Xochicalco: Stunning Ruins Of Sacred City Linked To Maya and Aztecs Civilizations
Many of the so-called Aztec temples were temples that existed before the Aztec empire did. Many peoples and cities were conquered and forced to pay tribute, becoming a part of the Aztec Empire.
One such city was Xochicalco called "The place of the House of Flowers" (in the language of the Aztecs, Nahuatl).
This pre-Columbian archaeological site represents a temple pyramid complex, located at high altitude, in a remote part of the state Guerraro, 38 km southwest of Cuernavaca, about 76 miles by road from Mexico City.
Xochicalco and its many underground, man-made tunnels were built on the natural slope of the hillside.
The peak of Xochicalco as an important guarded commercial and religious center , came after the fall of Teotihuacan and it has been speculated that Xochicalco may have played a part in the fall of the Teotihuacan empire.
Inhabited approximately between 200 and 900 AD, a medium-sized city (a population of 10,000 to 15,000 people ) was associated with many cultures including the Maya and the early Aztecs. The city was located along several of the major Mesoamerican trade routes.
Of special interest at Xochicalco is the Temple of the Feathered Serpent – strongly influenced by Teotihuacan and Maya art – is decorated with stylized depictions of Feathered Serpent, Quetzalcoatl, one of the most important gods of ancient Mexico.
Among other monuments at the site include several other step-pyramid temples, palaces, three ballcourts, sweat-baths, an unusual row of circular altars, and a cave with steps carved down into it.
The site also has some free-standing sculptured stelae.
About 900 AD, city was most probably destroyed or abandoned; other archaeological evidence suggests Xochicalco may have been burned. Underneath destruction layers, which were examined by archaeologists revealed numerous objects left in place in the houses; it would suggest the place was destroyed and abandoned very quickly.
Long after these events, however, the city was continuously venerated and its ruins considered a sacred site. By the time of the Spanish colonial period, however, the city was lost and largely forgotten.
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Last week myself and my mum went to the cinema to watch a live production of Kenneth Branagh's Romeo and Juliet, live from Garrick Theatre in London. We were extremely excited as a few weeks before we had seen Richard III live, with Ralph Finnes playing the lead role.
Whilst the language is at times confusing, the flawless acting an and scenery contributed to the storytelling. Allowing us to be guided all the way through. Lily James effortless played Juliet, her portrayal was gripping, exciting and altogether heart-breaking. You rooted for Juliet even though you knew it was inevitable for her to die.
Richard Madden plays the dashing Romeo, his acting is captivating. His scenes to die for (quite literally) and his beauty is just amazing to watch. The chemistry the two have is like none other. Perhaps it comes from the two working so closely together in the live adaptation of Cinderella. They know how the other works and because of this the acting does not seem to be acting but instead real life.
The cast is littered with well-known names such as Meera Syal, Derek Jacobi and many, many more. It was such fun to watch – especially in the comfort of a cinema.
Cleverly, this recording and production is set in the 1950's Verona. Therefore, the clothing and the scenery were all reflective of this. To stay true to this time period the recording was in black and white, taking you back to that time and reliving it as they would have seen it.
The added element of being in a cinema was very fun as many people, ourselves included, took a little picnic to eat during the interval. Many, as we learnt from watching Richard III, take their own wine and glasses to have at this point! It was all very exciting!
The production is one that I would have liked to have seen live but we were unable to get tickets, therefore being able to watch it in our local cinema was just as good!
Next up is the 25th Anniversary of Miss Saigon!
What is your favourite show to watch at the theatre? Do you even like the theatre?


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#import "ARAppStoreTableCell.h"
#import "PSImageView.h"
#import "PSRatingView.h"
#import "PSCountView.h"

#define	kActivityIndicatorSize 20.0

@implementation ARAppStoreTableCell

@synthesize nameLabel, flagView, ratingView, ratingCountLabel, countView, state, stateSpinnerView;

- (id)initWithStyle:(UITableViewCellStyle)style reuseIdentifier:(NSString *)reuseIdentifier
{
    if (self = [super initWithStyle:style reuseIdentifier:(NSString *)reuseIdentifier])
	{
        // Initialization code here.
		nameLabel = [[UILabel alloc] initWithFrame:CGRectZero];
		nameLabel.backgroundColor = [UIColor clearColor];
		nameLabel.opaque = NO;
		nameLabel.textColor = [UIColor blackColor];
		nameLabel.highlightedTextColor = [UIColor whiteColor];
		nameLabel.font = [UIFont boldSystemFontOfSize:15];
		nameLabel.textAlignment = UITextAlignmentLeft;
		nameLabel.lineBreakMode = UILineBreakModeTailTruncation;
		[self.contentView addSubview:nameLabel];

		flagView = [[PSImageView alloc] initWithFrame:CGRectZero];
		flagView.backgroundColor = [UIColor clearColor];
		flagView.opaque = NO;
		[self.contentView addSubview:flagView];

		ratingView = [[PSRatingView alloc] initWithFrame:CGRectZero];
		[self.contentView addSubview:ratingView];

		ratingCountLabel = [[UILabel alloc] initWithFrame:CGRectZero];
		ratingCountLabel.backgroundColor = [UIColor clearColor];
		ratingCountLabel.opaque = NO;
		ratingCountLabel.textColor = [UIColor blackColor];
		ratingCountLabel.highlightedTextColor = [UIColor colorWithRed:0.55 green:0.6 blue:0.7 alpha:1.0];
		ratingCountLabel.font = [UIFont systemFontOfSize:14.0];
		ratingCountLabel.textAlignment = UITextAlignmentLeft;
		ratingCountLabel.lineBreakMode = UILineBreakModeTailTruncation;
		[self.contentView addSubview:ratingCountLabel];

		countView = [[PSCountView alloc] initWithFrame:CGRectZero];
		countView.fontSize = nameLabel.font.pointSize;
		countView.backgroundColor = [UIColor clearColor];
		countView.opaque = NO;
		[self.contentView addSubview:countView];

		state = ARAppStoreStateDefault;
		stateSpinnerView = [[UIActivityIndicatorView alloc] initWithFrame:CGRectZero];
		stateSpinnerView.activityIndicatorViewStyle = UIActivityIndicatorViewStyleGray;
		stateSpinnerView.hidesWhenStopped = NO;
		[self.contentView addSubview:stateSpinnerView];
    }
    return self;
}

- (void)dealloc
{
	[nameLabel release];
	[flagView release];
	[ratingView release];
	[ratingCountLabel release];
	[countView release];
	[stateSpinnerView release];
    [super dealloc];
}

- (void)setSelected:(BOOL)selected animated:(BOOL)animated
{
	/*
	 Views are drawn most efficiently when they are opaque and do not have a clear background,
	 so in newLabelForMainText: the labels are made opaque and given a white background.
	 To show selection properly, however, the views need to be transparent (so that the selection color shows through).
    */
	[super setSelected:selected animated:animated];

	NSArray *labelArray = [[NSArray alloc] initWithObjects:nameLabel, ratingCountLabel, nil];
	for (UILabel *label in labelArray)
	{
		label.highlighted = selected;
	}
	[labelArray release];
}

- (void)layoutSubviews
{
#define MARGIN_X 5
#define INNER_MARGIN_X 4
#define MARGIN_Y 5
#define UPPER_ROW_TOP 3
#define LOWER_ROW_TOP 23
#define IMAGE_SIZE 32

    [super layoutSubviews];
    CGRect contentRect = self.contentView.bounds;

	CGFloat boundsX = contentRect.origin.x;
	CGRect frame;
	CGRect countBounds = [PSCountView boundsForCount:[countView count] usingFontSize:nameLabel.font.pointSize];

	// Position name label.
	frame = CGRectMake(boundsX + MARGIN_X + IMAGE_SIZE + MARGIN_X, UPPER_ROW_TOP, contentRect.size.width-(MARGIN_X + IMAGE_SIZE + MARGIN_X + MARGIN_X + countBounds.size.width + MARGIN_X), 20.0);
	nameLabel.frame = frame;

	// Position flag view.
	frame = CGRectMake(boundsX + MARGIN_X, floorf((contentRect.size.height-IMAGE_SIZE)/2.0), IMAGE_SIZE, IMAGE_SIZE);
	flagView.frame = frame;

	// Position rating view.
	CGFloat realRatingWidth = (ratingView.rating * kStarWidth) + ((ceilf(ratingView.rating)-1.0) * kStarMargin);
	frame = CGRectMake(boundsX + MARGIN_X + IMAGE_SIZE + MARGIN_X, LOWER_ROW_TOP, kRatingWidth, kRatingHeight);
	ratingView.frame = frame;

	// Position rating count label.
	if (ratingCountLabel.text)
	{
		CGSize itemSize = [ratingCountLabel.text sizeWithFont:ratingCountLabel.font constrainedToSize:CGSizeMake(contentRect.size.width-(2*MARGIN_X),CGFLOAT_MAX) lineBreakMode:UILineBreakModeTailTruncation];
		frame = CGRectMake(boundsX + MARGIN_X + IMAGE_SIZE + MARGIN_X + realRatingWidth + INNER_MARGIN_X, LOWER_ROW_TOP, contentRect.size.width-(IMAGE_SIZE+realRatingWidth+countBounds.size.width+INNER_MARGIN_X + (4*MARGIN_X)), itemSize.height);
	}
	else
	{
		frame = CGRectZero;
	}

	ratingCountLabel.frame = frame;

	// Position count.
	frame = CGRectMake(contentRect.origin.x + contentRect.size.width - (countBounds.size.width + MARGIN_X), contentRect.origin.y + ((contentRect.size.height - countBounds.size.height) / 2.0), countBounds.size.width, countBounds.size.height);
	countView.frame = frame;
	// Position spinner (over count).
	frame = CGRectMake(contentRect.origin.x + contentRect.size.width - (kActivityIndicatorSize + MARGIN_X), contentRect.origin.y + ((contentRect.size.height - kActivityIndicatorSize) / 2.0), kActivityIndicatorSize, kActivityIndicatorSize);
	stateSpinnerView.frame = frame;

	// Set background colour behind disclosure indicator.
	self.backgroundColor = self.contentView.backgroundColor;
}

- (void)setState:(ARAppStoreState)value
{
	state = value;
	switch (state)
	{
		case ARAppStoreStatePending:
			[stateSpinnerView stopAnimating];
			stateSpinnerView.hidden = NO;
			countView.hidden = YES;
			self.contentView.backgroundColor = [UIColor whiteColor];
			break;
		case ARAppStoreStateProcessing:
			[stateSpinnerView startAnimating];
			stateSpinnerView.hidden = NO;
			countView.hidden = YES;
			self.contentView.backgroundColor = [UIColor whiteColor];
			break;
		case ARAppStoreStateFailed:
			[stateSpinnerView stopAnimating];
			stateSpinnerView.hidden = YES;
			countView.hidden = NO;
			self.contentView.backgroundColor = [UIColor colorWithRed:255.0/255.0 green:192.0/255.0 blue:203.0/255.0 alpha:1];
			break;
		default:
			[stateSpinnerView stopAnimating];
			stateSpinnerView.hidden = YES;
			countView.hidden = NO;
			self.contentView.backgroundColor = [UIColor whiteColor];
			break;
	}
	[self setNeedsLayout];
	[self setNeedsDisplay];
}

@end

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Q: Cannot convert letters to numbers and reverse I'm trying to write a function that allows me to convert inputted letters to numbers and vice versa, so far I keep getting compiling errors. I want to keep this small and efficient without having to do an extensive if, else if statement.
This is my code so far:
public class CaesarCipher {

    /*
     * create function that converts a letter to a number
     * ex. a -> 0, b -> 1, etc...
     */
    static char letterToNumber (char firstLetter){
        if (firstLetter < 'a' || firstLetter > 'z') {
            throw new IllegalArgumentException("Only lower-case ASCII letters are valid");
    }
    return (char) (firstLetter - 'a');
    }

    /*
     * function to allow a user input a number and converts to a letter
     * 0->a and 1->b, etc...
     */
    static int numberToLetter (int firstNumer){
        if (firstNumber < '0' || firstNumber > '25'){
        }
        return firstNumber;
    }
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        char a = 0;
        // TODO Auto-generated method stub
        System.out.println (letterToNumber (a)); //suppose to compile to convert a -> the number 0
        System.out.println(numberToLetter (1)); //compile to convert 1 -> the letter b
    }

}

A: You are missing 'a' + in your return statement in numberToLetter
return 'a' + firstNumber;


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