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Too many Americans have deliberately been cut off from their heritage and no longer understand the set of ideas the country started with, or why the Founders' ideals remain important today. Understand these ideas and you will know more about your country than many politicians or college graduates. These ideas are simple to grasp, yet more powerful than the mightiest army. America is a special place. It's the only country in all of human history founded on an idea – individual liberty. The Declaration of Independence states that you have the unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These rights are not something the government gives you. As an American, you are born with these rights. Some say these rights come from nature, and call them 'natural rights'. Others say they come from God, and call them 'God-given rights'. The point is, YOUR RIGHTS DON'T COME FROM GOVERNMENT, or even the Constitution. What the government cannot give, it cannot take away. This is the true meaning of the American Revolution, and it was truly astounding. For the first time ever, a government was instituted to protect the rights of the people, not the privileged few or those who would set themselves up as your rulers or benefactors. THE PURPOSE OF GOVERNMENT IS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. In fact, the Founders instituted a system of limited government so that your rights could never be taken away from you. Not only do your rights NOT come from government, the truth is that government's rights come from US. In America, we live under the revolutionary idea that WE THE PEOPLE ARE SOVEREIGN. The federal government has only the enumerated powers expressly set forth in the Constitution. It has only the powers We the People give it. Under the 9th and 10th Amendments to the Constitution, all remaining rights and powers belong to We The People and to the states, not to the bureaucrats or politicians in Washington. The Founders were very far-sighted in instituting limited government. They knew that every now and then a charismatic demagogue would come along singing a siren song about how much the government could do for you if only you would surrender your liberty. The Founders knew that somebody would always want to be King George and that the inevitable tendency of government is to grow its power and expand its reach over the people. The system of checks and balances the Founders created will, if faithfully observed, forever prevent a tyrant or tyrannical government from emerging and ruling the land by personal whim or decree. The Founders' ideas are in accord with human nature and have stood the test of time. They are superior to all political theories that went before (might makes right, let them eat cake, the divine right of kings), and to every political ideology that has come along since (various forms of collectivism which destroy individual liberty and turn the clock back to when We the People were subjects, not sovereigns). Individual liberty is the only political idea that is humane, compassionate, and sustainable in the long run. So, as you celebrate Independence Day, remember the true meaning of this occasion and why we in America truly have cause for celebration. We the People are free – we live in a free country where the people are sovereign - and, sadly, that has not been the case for most human beings who have ever walked the earth. Congratulations, you have just graduated. Now go in liberty and cherish every minute of it. Use your freedom wisely; it's a great gift. And don't let anyone denigrate the magnificence of the Founders' ideals, confuse you with sophistry, or take away your liberty without a fight. It's your heritage and your foundation as an American living in this special place we are so incredibly fortunate to call home.
"[T]he public expression of ideas may not be prohibited merely because the ideas are themselves offensive to some of their hearers." The Supreme Court wrote that in 1969 in a flag burning case, Street v. New York [394 U. S. 576, 592]. This week, we learned a little bit more about what those words mean.
In the flag case, the defendant not only burned the flag, he disparaged it. He was upset by the shooting of black civil rights leader James Meredith by a white gunman. The defendant in the flag case said, "If they let that happen to Meredith, we don't need an American flag." The Court ruled that a state interest in protecting the sensibilities of passers-by who might be shocked by such words was not sufficient to justify a curb on free speech.
This week, the Supreme Court unanimously struck down a provision of federal law allowing the government to deny trademark registration for marks that people might find disparaging [Matal v. Tam]. The Asian rock band "The Slants" tried to trademark its name, but was refused because 'slants' is an offensive racial slur. In invalidating the government's refusal to register, the Supreme Court made it clear that racially offensive speech is protected under the First Amendment. In his opinion for the Court, Justice Alito wrote:
In short, there is no 'hate speech' exception to the First Amendment. There's a 'fighting words' exception and an 'incitement to violence' exception, but no 'hate speech exception' per se. Sorry, snowflakes.
Many have pointed out that the government will likely have to reverse its cancellation of the Washington Redskins trademark because of the outcome in The Slants case. Can you imagine a team called the Cleveland Crackers or the Jacksonville Jigaboos? 'Redskins' is overtly racist, but that's what our First Amendment protects. The alternative is to shut down the marketplace of ideas and have the government prescribe the bounds of what is offensive and what is acceptable. Trust me, you don't want to go down that road.
There's another situation lurking, and I predict it will eventually end up in the Supreme Court. In his opinion in The Slants case, Justice Alito referred to speech that demeans on the basis of gender, indicating that such speech is protected. Canada just passed a law jailing and fining people who fail to refer to transgender people by their pronoun of choice. There are municipalities in the U.S. that have adopted similar transgender speech codes. The Slants case indicates that such speech codes are unconstitutional in the U.S. but, hey, this is today's politicized Supreme Court. It can turn night into day and day into night anytime it wants to. Transgender speech codes should fall, but.… Litigation? Anything can happen.
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Senator Mike Lee, Republican of Utah, has introduced a bill to allow states to create their own college accreditation bodies. Currently, six nongovernmental accreditors vet schools in a process that is in some ways too lax but, in others, too harsh. "Our higher education system should not be held captive to 100-year-old institutions that were never intended to be regulatory gatekeepers in the first place," Lee wrote.
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Editor's Note - Young evangelicals should be reliable allies for freedom given their views on social issues, but some are being wooed away by the Left's social justice happy-talk. The Special Report below – by a recent college graduate - indicates how to keep young evangelicals in the fold by addressing their social justice concerns. It is not a matter of pandering to them or becoming Democrats in our core beliefs; it is an exercise in effectively articulating our long-standing principles: why we emphasize economic growth, the fact that capitalism has produced more prosperity for more people than any other system, 'a rising tide lifts all boats', Reagan's formulation 'the best welfare program is a job', the fact that private charity has proven more effective than government handouts, etc.
Memo to the Right on Attracting Young Evangelical Voters
by Greyson Peltier
Evangelical Christians have long been a key demographic for the Republican Party and showed very high support for President Trump in the presidential election - over 80% for white evangelicals. However, there has been question as to whether or not this would carry over to younger evangelicals, and for good reason. Younger Americans are one of the most socially conscious segments of our society, reflected in preferences toward brands with social causes and support for candidates like Bernie Sanders. Obviously, this pattern of political thinking would not bode well for conservatives. The politics of young evangelicals have not been adequately analyzed, so as a political science student at the University of Southern California, I decided to survey fellow Christians on-campus to determine if these trends toward social justice were present in young evangelicals and if they led to reduced turnout, or worse, less participation in their faith. In my opinion, the latter is the worse outcome, as my principal concern as a Christian is that the souls of those around me were not being jeopardized by anything, even ideas about politics, and that all of God's commands would be lived out in His church. Hence, I decided to study the possibility of alternative pathways that could include both a conservative political identification and addressing social justice issues being supported by young evangelicals. This is a possible win-win situation for conservatives, churches, and younger individuals.
The study included 24 participants between the ages of 18-34 surveyed online. Over 90% of our sample was registered to vote and over 79% voted in the last election, which is much higher than the overall participation rate of 58%, showing promise for participation in a demographic that is oft ignored by campaigns. 58% identified as Republicans, 29% as Democrats, showing the GOP still has an advantage, though not large. There's a disconnect between identification and voting, as only 30% voted for President Trump and 50% voted for Clinton. This may be attributed both to the qualms many Republicans had about President Trump and the particular antagonism of younger individuals to the President's ideology. On social issues, the majority opposed same-sex marriage (58.33%) and abortion (62.5%). I paid special attention to income inequality, finding that 78% believe it is at least moderately important and 45% saying it's extremely or very important. Given this, the vast majority of respondents had a discontinuity between their policy preferences for social issues (GOP-leaning) and income inequality (Democrat-leaning).
The main takeaways for conservative leaders are that young evangelicals (at least in our sample) are willing to identify with the GOP at a lesser, but still good, rate and are aligned with conservatives on social issues but place great value on the income inequality issue, which isn't seen as the GOP's strong suit. They also show a high propensity to vote, making them strong prospects for outreach efforts.
If Republicans and conservatives wish to engage young evangelicals, they should appreciate and capitalize upon the advantage of identification on social issues among those who have that preference, though not excessively as there is waning interest compared to older evangelicals shown in other studies, but also work creatively with strong preferences on social justice issues. Rhetoric delegitimizing these issues and/or simply avoiding them doesn't change the preferences of young evangelicals, hence the best option is to accommodate, not rebuke, these ideas. Conservatives can accomplish this by first explaining their economic policy as being beneficial not just for the somewhat nebulous end of "economic prosperity," which liberals think means "making the rich richer," but for helping the less fortunate. However, such is only the beginning. Conservatives, particularly those who emphasize the Christian faith, should emphasize and embrace (not just passing mention of) private sector-oriented approaches to income inequality and other social justice issues. Though the majority did rank the government as being most important in addressing income inequality, over 80% believe that actions of Christians in private spheres can make a significant difference. It may also help to make things personal and address the economic straits of many younger individuals who are having trouble securing good-paying employment, which may make this issue more important.
Overall, conservatives will face some considerable challenges reaching young evangelicals as they are not as attached to the GOP, show inconsistencies in voting versus identification, have a lesser rate of opposition for social issues, and have preferences on income inequality that are inconsistent with the perception of the GOP's positions. However, there is hope for those young evangelicals who hold conservative social issues positions to come to the Republican side should their social justice-related preferences be adequately addressed.
The full study is available here. Survey questions as displayed to respondents and complete survey results are also available.
Greyson Peltier is the founder of Off Speed Solutions and a graduate of the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
After President Trump announced the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, the three Governors of New York, California, and Washington State said they would form the 'United States Climate Alliance' to comply with the terms of the Paris agreement on their own.
It could all just be political posturing but, if this is a binding commitment, the arrangement may well run afoul of the Interstate Compacts Clause found in Article I, section 10, clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution. Generally speaking, that clause prevents states from entering into agreements among themselves or with foreign powers without consent of Congress. Not all interstate compacts require Congressional approval, but those that increase the power of the states at the expense of the federal government do. [Virginia v. Tennessee] A state Climate Alliance that looks like a treaty and smells like a treaty would be the kind of separate arrangement diminishing federal power that the Constitution was intended to prevent.
The interstate compact is another tool in the toolbox of our Republic. As with other tools, interstate compacts can be used for good or ill. Interstate compacts have been used to establish government agencies to deal with common problems faced by several states, such as with the Colorado River and the Great Lakes.
The proposed Health Care Compact was popular in Tea Party circles some years ago. If approved by Congress, it would transfer control over healthcare programs and funding to signatory states. More recently, Progressives have talked about using an interstate compact to preserve Obamacare in signatory states if the law is repealed.
Also, there's been renewed interest lately in the National Popular Vote interstate compact plan. That plan would require participating states to cast their electoral college votes for the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote. The compact would not go into effect until enough states ratified it to create a majority – 270 votes – in the electoral college. The plan has been adopted in enough states to get to 165 electoral college votes. The Oregon House voted last month to join the plan. That would be seven more electoral college votes if adopted. The interesting wrinkle here is that, for the first time, the matter would be put to all Oregon voters by way of ballot initiative. Supporters hope that passage by popular vote in Oregon would inspire similar referendum efforts in red states.
The interstate compact is a tool for good or ill. Compacts can be used to frustrate tyranny – as in blocking Obamacare – or to destroy essential features of our Republic and usher in direct democracy – the National Popular Vote plan – something the Founders thought would be a very bad idea. The National Popular Vote compact would use the Constitution to destroy the Constitution. Fiendishly clever, don't you think? But that's the Progressive Left for you.
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The Constitution protects many valuable rights we often take for granted. The 6th Amendment guarantees a speedy trial by jury, with assistance of counsel. The 14th Amendment provides for due process of law which includes the presumption of innocence. You are innocent until proven guilty, a cornerstone of criminal law.
The Supreme Court recently held that Colorado may not require people whose convictions are overturned to prove they are innocent before they can recover any court fees or restitution they may have paid. The legal basis for requiring the payment of money was the conviction. But if the conviction is overturned, the presumption of innocence once again attaches, so people should not have to prove they are innocent to get their money back, the Court reasoned.
The Court weighed three considerations. First, there is a significant private interest in getting one's money back. Second, the risk of a bad outcome under Colorado's procedure was great because proving innocence is hard to do and the cost of doing so might be greater than the sum involved. Third, the governmental interest in keeping the money is low because the state really has no rightful claim to it. The third point seems weak and tautological to me, what lawyer's call a 'make-weight' argument.
Notice that the presumption of innocence is not just for criminal cases. Colorado's refund procedure was civil in nature. As the Court said, "[U]nder the Due Process Clause, [an individual] who has not been adjudged guilty of any crime may not be punished." Even civilly.
So much for the twists and turns of the case, but don't lose sight of the big picture: The purpose of government is to protect our rights. The Constitution plays an important role in doing just that. The presumption of innocence is foundational to our criminal justice system and we should be on guard against its erosion.
Fake Hate Crimes, Fake Victims
"We are in the midst of a college hoax epidemic, and it shows no signs of getting any better. Just last week at St. Olaf College, a racist note placed on a black student's car was revealed as a hoax, written by someone who wanted to "draw attention to concerns about the campus climate." At USC last month, someone hung a "no black people allowed" sign outside of a residence hall; the fellow who hung this reputable message turned out to be…a black person himself. At Indiana State University, a professor was arrested for "reporting phony anti-Islamic threats." At the University of Michigan, a young woman revealed that she had lied about a pro-Trump hate crime and made up an attack on herself. At Capital University in February, a student admitted to fabricating a hate-filled note that was posted to his dorm's door."
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The violent attempts to shut down free speech at UC Berkeley and Auburn University did not come out of nowhere. In 1965, the Left took a left turn towards authoritarianism. Herbert Marcuse, a committed Marxist, wrote an essay with the oxymoronic title "Repressive Tolerance" in which he advocated "the withdrawal of toleration of speech and assembly from groups and movements which promote aggressive policies, armament, chauvinism, discrimination on the grounds of race and religion, or which oppose the extension of public services, social security, medical care, etc." In other words, if the Left doesn't agree with what you say, you can't say it. Marcuse went on to advise restrictions on what universities can teach.
How do you repress your way to tolerance? George Orwell observed that the use of incongruent means ensures you will never reach your stated ends, but let's play along with Marcuse. His problem is that most people have a 'false consciousness' inculcated by the ruling class and its values. The only way to get people's heads' straight, i.e., to agree with the hard Left, is to ban all other points of view so that people only get all Left all the time, in terms of ideas. "Liberating tolerance, then, would mean intolerance against movements from the Right…," Marcuse went on to say.
Methods of intolerance used by today's Thought Police include intimidation, disruption, and even violence. Hence, former Mizzou prof Melissa Click's call that fateful day for "muscle" to "get this reporter out of here."
Even if you agree with the Left's policies, that is not the end of the inquiry. You have to go on and decide whether you are willing to use violence, if necessary, to shut everyone else up. Maybe so, but then you would have to come face-to-face with your own authoritarianism and barbarism.
Marcuse promises free speech in the long run, after all heads have been cracked, false consciousness scrubbed, human nature changed, and all toe the authoritarian Left's party line. Good luck with that. Makes about as much sense as Marx's promise that the state will 'wither away' after socialism progresses to communism. Name one communist dictator who ever gave up power willingly. Just one. Then ask yourself how likely it is that the authoritarian Left, if allowed to grip the reins of power, would ever restore free speech to anyone who wants to criticize their orthodoxy. Paradigm shifters and anyone interested in human progress need not apply.
There is a reason we have the Constitution – to keep a tiny group or even a majority from amassing that kind of power – and a reason we have the First Amendment – so you can generally say what you like without being silenced or coerced into saying things you don't believe.
More here ("A New, Old Challenge" p. 5) and here.
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Fake News or Fake Fact-Checkers?
A recent student article recommended the supposed fact-checking website Snopes. Before you believe everything Snopes tells you, here are some things you ought to know:
And Snopes is one of the organizations Facebook uses to sniff out fake news? Wow.
Like George Orwell said, 'everybody is lying to you.'
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MORRISVILLE – Lenovo's operations in Morrisville represent ground zero in the Chinese company's avowed bid to become the No. 1 computer maker in America, and Gerry Smith is the site's new captain.
With Smith, the company has chosen an "operations guy" steeped in the intricacies of supply chain strategies. That's a good move, says IDC analyst David Daoud. "When you want to run a tight ship like Lenovo, obviously that's very, very critical to have a good handle on what's happening in the supply chain and to make sure you manage the costs in a good way," says Daoud.
Lenovo recently nudged past HP to narrowly take the lead in PC sales globally, according to Gartner Research, but is still No. 4 in the United States. And that's the challenge for Smith going in to 2013 – make Lenovo No. 1 in America.
To that end, Smith, a native of Oregon and father of four who joined Lenovo in 2006, plans to continue the marketing efforts the company put in play this year, efforts that have already greatly increased the brand's profile, he says.
To aid his mission, Smith, like many executives, yearns for certainty in the U.S. economy. "Questions about the fiscal cliff, the impact of the overall American economy … It's important that the leadership of our country closes that issue so we can focus on growing. … I know Lenovo will outgrow the market, and I'm excited for the U.S. to get back on track."
He says not to expect any major changes on the local front, but there is a big difference between Smith and his predecessor, David Schmoock, who left after a short tenure. While Smith has developed an expertise on the supply side, Schmoock was a marketing executive.
That supply chain is going to be increasingly important going forward, says Daoud, due to customers' increasing demands for lower price points. "You need someone like Gerry Smith to be able to do that," he says. Smith will stay on as the head of global supply for Lenovo until April 1 and will remain a member of Lenovo's executive committee.
Gartner analyst Mikako Kitagawa is upbeat on Smith's promotion, saying he is a good candidate to continue to expand Lenovo's manufacturing facilities in the U.S. "He's going to manage supply chain improvements," she predicts. "I think it is a very important role for him to be there, because he has some great experience from Dell."
Both Smith and Schmoock previously worked at Dell, and Schmoock returned to the Round Rock, Texas, company when he left Lenovo.
Smith says his management style isn't much different from that of Schmoock and that his operations skills are directly transferable to his new role. "I'm a very direct, committed, results-oriented type of person," Smith says. "I'm as direct, as transparent as you can be from an executive perspective."
Smith says he'll continue to expand the employee base and footprint in North Carolina. It's a footprint that is already expanding, with an announced expansion in Whitsett, near Greensboro, that has already added 115 jobs, he says.
"As that is successful, we'll continue to be able to expand that operation," he predicts.
Smith, who had the choice of staying where he was already stationed – in Singapore – and moving to the Triangle, says it was an easy decision to relocate. "I love the feel of the area," he says. "I will leverage some of my operational expertise … and look for areas of opportunity for efficiency."


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There is not much night life in Aruba, except for the casinos. This place has a DJ playing Latin music to dance to in an open air area from 11 pm to 1 am. Not too bad, not that there is much choice. Drinks are...More
My Girl and I came here our first night in Aruba on Wed Night. Its wasnt too crowed, the DJ and music was good, it was a good vibe. Drinks were reasonable. Cool spot to go to during the week
Friendly and efficient staff. David was great with serving drinks and understanding our needs with an exceptional hookah. The breeze is to die for. Would definitely recommend.
Went into the bar for a quick drink. Seemed like a very good atmosphere and was busy. However extremely expensive. 2 Havana and diet Coke was $23. They add 15% service charge for pouring you a drink. Keep away of you want to keep you...More
Where the stars meet the stars... We, Aruba's finest open air lounge, South Beach Aruba, offer the creation of positive vibrations and great experiences. The atmosphere that the diversified crowd brings forth consists of pure excitement. People indulge themselves with the distinct music, the dancing,...More
The waitress informed us that happy hour shots were 50% off(reg. $8). We had 15 shots total! Should've equaled $60 but totaled $84 dollars! There was a $10 service charge and we were told the bill was higher because there was alcohol and red bull...More
After a horrendous night trying out Senior Frogs, us 30 year olds were desperate for a place with "people our age" who weren't puking all over the floor and participating in wet t-shirt contests. One night we got talking to another group at our hotel...More
South Beach is one of the most under talked about night spots in Aruba. Great drinks, Great music and great bartenders. The remodeling they have done have made it classy and stylish. The "painkiller" is my absolute favorite drink there and there are many more...More
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Please note! The board of education work session to discuss the district's reserve fund accounts has been rescheduled for Monday, October 23, 2017 at 6pm in the board room at Central Avenue School.
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Dear Hillview Parents/Guardians,
If you have a student returning to Hillview Elementary School, welcome back. If your child is just beginning his or her educational experience at Hillview Elementary School, welcome to our wonderful school. We are a strong, caring and united learning community. I am thrilled to embark on a new journey in 2017-2018 with all students, staff members and families.
The first full day back to school, Tuesday, September 5th, will be here soon. We have been busy preparing the building for a new school year. If you drove by Hillview at all this summer, then you would have seen the capital project construction occurring throughout the school. We are excited to see the new features in our classrooms, hallways and cafeteria. In addition, we will have a brand new library media center, art room and nurse's office. Our supportive Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) also purchased a second playground geared for kindergartners and first grade students, along with a new electronic school sign on Transit Road.
Teachers assisted with grouping students for balanced classes. The detailed thought that is devoted to class placement is critical. It is time well spent, as we are building a family of learners in each classroom. Your child's teacher's name and school supply list are included in this packet of information. School supply lists for each grade level can also be found on the school website.
I would like to acknowledge the Hillview faculty changes for 2017-2018: Mrs. Culliton and Ms. Lettieri will be joining the Hillview family as kindergarten teachers. Ms. Stasiak is new to our first grade team, and Mr. Brawn is joining us as a special education teacher. Ms. Janis, physical education teacher, will travel to us from LHS, and Ms. Metcalfe and Ms. Farrell will be coming to Hillview from William Street School to teach music education. Dr. Feldman-Alguire, school psychologist, will also be at Hillview three days a week.
"Supply Drop Off" is optional, but it is helpful and allows students to bring supplies to school in advance, making the first day easier for them. Since the construction will continue through Labor Day and the hallways will not be safe for visitors, supply drop off will take place on August 31st (a staff development day) from 2:00 – 3:00 pm in one designated location (TBD). Signs will be posted on the outside doors to direct families to the supply drop off tables. Tables will include the classroom teacher's name. Please add your child's name to the supplies, and place them in a labeled plastic bag on the designated table. The plastic bag should include your child's name, grade level and teacher's name. Thank you for your assistance.
There will be an opportunity to talk with your child's teacher, tour the school and learn more about the curriculum and expectations at our Open House on Thursday, September 21st. Please also consider joining the Hillview PTO. The PTO organizes and funds many enjoyable activities and events for our students throughout the school year. We are especially fortunate to have their continued support. Lastly, bus information will be mailed to families in late August from the transportation department.
I look forward to another outstanding year of excellent academic achievement, strong character building and special student-centered events. In addition, I look forward to working with all of you so that our Hillview Elementary School students continue to be as successful as possible every day.
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I am consistently observing slow-downs in StorageProxy caused by the NonBlockingHashMap used indirectly by MessagingService via the callbacks ExpiringMap.
This seems do be due to NBHM having unbounded memory usage in the face of workloads with high key churn. As monotonically increasing integers are used as callback id's by MessagingService, the backing NBHM eventually ends up growing the backing store unboundedly. This causes it to also do very large and expensive backing store reallocation and migrations, causing throughput to drop to tens of operations per second, lasting seconds or even minutes.
This behavior is especially noticable for high throughput workloads where the dataset is completely in ram and I'm doing up to a hundred thousand reads per second.
Replacing NBHM in ExpiringMap with the java standard library ConcurrentHashMap resolved the issue and allowed me to keep a consistent high throughput.
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Attached patch with the proposed fix; replaces NBHM with CHM in ExpiringMap.
did a quick audit of NBHM usage elsewhere. think we're okay, everything else has a pretty tiny amount of possible keys. the main "large" maps are in the column containers where NBHM is a non-candidate since we need sorting.
Nice catch!
FWIW, ConcurrentSkipListMap should probably be considered to avoid locking (though I believe it's generally slower and it'll be less memory compact).


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Serial data communications offers simplified layout, and requires less board area for routing, while providing the flexibility to route across analog and digital boundaries. In noise-sensitive applications, the serial interface provides an effective isolation barrier between digital and analog circuitry and serves to eliminate coupling between digital outputs to reduce digital feedback.
The 0.35 µm CMOS-based LTC2274's output data is serialized according to the JEDEC serial interface specification for data converters (JESD204) using 8b10b encoding, and is compatible with many FPGA high-speed interfaces including Xilinx's Rocket IO, Altera's Stratix II GX I/O and Lattice's ECP2M I/O. At 2.1 Gbps, the LTC2274 offers the fastest high-speed serial interface of any ADC on the market today, claimed Alison Steer, product marketing manager for Linear's Mixed-Signal Division. Applications such as leading-edge communications equipment, multichannel systems, space-constrained designs, and instrumentation all benefit from the LTC2274's unique interface and feature set, noted Alison.
For high-sensitivity receiver applications, for instance, the LTC2274 provides an internal transparent dither circuit that improves the ADC's spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) response well beyond 100 dBc for low-level input signals. To avoid any interference from the serial digital outputs, an optional data scrambler is available to randomize the spectrum of the serial link. Serial test patterns are also incorporated to facilitate testing of the serial interface. While the LTC2274 may be operated at a maximum sampling rate of 105 Msps, the internal PLL may be configured to lock at one of three different sample rate ranges. An on-chip clock duty cycle stabilizer circuit has been implemented to facilitate non-50% clock duty cycles. Separate shutdown pins for the analog and digital sections are provided to conserve power.
Consequently, it offers high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) performance of 77.5 dB and SFDR of 100 dB at baseband. Ultralow jitter of 80 fs RMS enables undersampling of input frequencies up to 500 MHz with excellent noise performance. The LTC2274 consumes 1.3 W from a 3.3 V analog supply. And its serial output enables it to fit in a 6 mm × 6 mm QFN-40 package, less than half the size of similar 16-bit ADCs with parallel outputs. In addition to the 16-bit, 105 Msps LTC2274, pin-compatible 80 Msps and 65 Msps versions will be released this summer. Production quantities of the LTC2274 will be available in July in both commercial and industrial temperature grades. The device is priced at $68.00 each in 1,000-piece quantities.
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It's filling out forms that the human cannonball hates most.
"They ask for your occupation," Tina Miser , 35, says with a sigh. "You don't want to just write 'entertainer' because that sounds a little sketchy." So she writes "human cannonball," knowing the person reading the form probably won't believe it. But that is her job with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus. She's done it for six years, and she's doing it in Austin this week through Sunday at the Erwin Center.
In these tough economic times, the idea of being shot 90 feet out of a cannon sounds like a viable career choice. Let's face it: The circus isn't that far from the business world. In both, workers can expect to walk tightropes, juggle and occasionally pull a rabbit out of a hat.
These days, circus jobs come with vacations, medical insurance and 401(k) plans. So why not run off and join the circus? Miser's glad she did, although her parents made her go to college first. So is Ryan Henning , who tends elephants, and Alex Ramon , the ringmaster — or Zingmaster , as they call him in this show; he performs magic and is master of ceremonies for the circus.
"It really is the greatest show on Earth," Ramon says. "I would not do it if I didn't love it."
Miser grew up in Peru, Ind., which calls itself the Circus Capital of the World because circus troupes used to winter there. She says she wanted to become a circus aerialist right out of high school.
"My parents said, 'You are not allowed to run away and join the circus until you graduate from college,'\u2009" Miser says. So she went to Ball State, graduated, served briefly in the Air Force Reserve, then came home for the summer and wound up volunteering for the local amateur circus, where she met Brian Miser, the man who would become her husband.
He had a great pickup line: "I'm building a cannon. Why don't you shoot me out of it?"
Long story short, they both wound up in the cannonball business. She started out shooting him out of the cannon. Now he shoots her out of it, except that right now they're both getting shot out because the circus's other human cannonball is out of commission "from cannon overuse," Tina Miser says. Yes, it's dangerous. The Misers sometimes get bumps and bruises, and they have to stay in shape so they can land without injury.
"There are only 10 human cannonballs in the world," Tina Miser says. "If it was easy, everybody would do it."
So maybe being a cannonball isn't the answer to many people's job problems. What about animal handler? There are more than 30 of those with the touring circus in town right now.
Henning, 26, works with elephants. Actually, he lives with elephants. He feeds them, washes them, walks them out for their performance and, of course, cleans up all of their \u2026 yeah.
"And there's a lot of that," he says with a smile. "I've always loved animals." Henning works about 14 hours a day — "elephants eat all day long" — and even sleeps next to the elephants in his recreational vehicle with the window cracked open in case of nocturnal pachyderm panic.
The natural question is: What do they pay you to do that? But neither Henning nor the other circus folks will talk about salaries.
Henning grew up in Wisconsin near Baraboo , home of the Circus World Museum , which his uncle ran. He worked there during summers, giving pony rides and juggling. Eventually he was allowed to care for animals. He worked at a ranch in Missouri, then toured with a traveling camel act before applying for a job with Ringling. He says he much prefers working with elephants to working with humans.
"The animals listen better," he says, adding that you don't have to send them e-mails or call them on the phone. You call them; they come.
Henning's job type is advertised on Feld Entertainment's website (feldentertainment.com) , and applicants send in résumés. Performers send in videos. Feld holds auditions for ringmasters and clowns. Ringling has had no layoffs during the recession. The circus is sort of magical that way.
And that brings us to Ramon, 25, the charismatic Zingmaster. A lifelong magician — he's been making money at it since he was a teen — he was touring with a Disney show when Feld recruited him, at 21, to become a ringmaster who also performs magic.
"The circus is magic," Ramon says. "It's great to get the crowd cheering with you. In what other profession can you scream in a big building and everybody cheers? That's my favorite ringmaster moment."
His favorite magic moment?
"When I turn Mr. Gravity into a Bengal tiger," he says, grinning.
OK, so maybe circus jobs really are a little more complicated than what the rest of us do.
"I really don't consider this a job," Ramon says. "I've never had a real job. Hopefully, I never will."
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Love Actually. You see, the people who made The Holiday watched Love Actually, loving its success from afar for three long years. But The Holiday's producers were American, largely based in California, a world apart from the English production they so desired.
The Holiday is an allegory for this passionate love, told with two crossing stories centered on women who trade homes - one in Los Angeles and the other in the English countryside.
"Why only two?" you might ask. After all, Love Actually juggled nine tales of romance. Presumably the people behind The Holiday partially understood their limitations and decided to aim for something more manageable. Unfortunately, two-ninths still proved an overly-ambitious goal. The worst sections of Love Actually still manage to deliver escapist romance that's orders of magnitude better than what The Holiday offers.
But they tried so hard.
The movie opens with a reflection on the vastness of love, just like Love Actually. EXACTLY like Love Actually, one might say - I really can't overstate just how reminiscent the prologue was. But the character delivering the speech, Iris (played by Kate Winslet), is in shambles. The man she loves, a smarmy, manipulative jerk, is getting ready to marry someone else.
After a light and silly flirtation with suicide, she discovers she's received a message from LA: Amanda (Cameron Diaz), who produces movie trailers and just broke up with her cheating boyfriend, found Iris's house listed on a house exchange, and the two agree to swap for the Christmas holiday.
Iris books a flight for the next day, because apparently it's very easy to get cheap, last minute airfare right before Christmas. She's ecstatic to discover that she's staying in a massive mansion in downtown LA.
Amanda's less enthused, but her outlook improves after sleeping with Iris's brother, played by Jude Law.
Iris meets a couple of men who change her life: Arthur, an elderly Hollywood writer who she befriends, and Miles, a composer played by Jack Black. While the 90-year-old Arthur might have made for a more interesting love story, they went with Black.
Both stories include the standard twists and turns, including Iris's ex flying to LA to try and rekindle their relationship despite his engagement, and the revelation that Jude Law has kids and is a nurturing, caring, single father. But, of course, love conquers all. Except really crappy writing and directing: love actually loses that battle.
If there's a tragedy here, it's that the actors were really, really good, almost without exception. You'll note I said "almost." That's due to Cameron Diaz, who treats her role like comic relief, despite the fact that's not remotely the movie's tone. Even Jack Black shows restraint in this.
To be fair, she had the least to work with. Her character's central trait is that she hasn't cried since high school. She's incapable of crying, until Jude Law teaches her to be human (at which point she starts crying, renounces her programming, and finally decides not to kill Sarah Connor).
Kate Winslet did better work, but her character arc was only slightly better written. In her case, she tells off the guy she'd been pining for, who bizarrely sits still listening to a minute-long monologue about how he's a horrible person. She's right, of course, but it's utterly unbelievable he'd just sit around with a semi-interested yet unengaged expression without attempting to defend himself. Oh, then she runs off to help the old screenwriter be honored.
There are countless problems with this film I'm glossing over. The first half is astonishingly boring, the characters are under-developed, and the jokes are rarely funny. But I want to take a moment and highlight something that really jumps out at me about this: its depiction of women. The only female characters given more than a minute or two of screen time are the two leads, one of whom is pathetic, while the other is a soulless machine sent from the future. They're neither likable nor interesting people. While it's true their exes are portrayed as worse, the other men in the movie all come off as absurdly perfect. We're left with the impression that men - at least some of them - are rational, loving, and complex, while women are just crazy. For something written and directed by a woman, the movie feels oddly misogynistic.
That's a common issue with romcoms, of course (at least the bad ones). But it's especially blatant in The Holiday, due to the three lead men (I'm counting the 90 year-old writer) being ridiculously wonderful. I sincerely doubt Nancy Meyers is actually a self-loathing misogynist, but the movie winds up feeling that way as a side-effect of profoundly lazy writing.
To be fair, The Holiday gets a little better in the second half, when the love stories pick up. But overall it's an extremely unpleasant movie to watch. Over the past few years, a lot of people have taken up the pastime of whining about Love Actually's shortcomings. I think sitting through this knock-off should be a prerequisite for complaining about how Love Actually is overrated.
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Ladies Group Project Ideas
Julia Bettencourt
Posted January 8, 2002
There are lots of projects you can get involved in as a ladies church group, but try to make the activities meaningful to the ladies who get involved and something that will do some good for your church or community.
Almost anything you do as a group can bring about some great bonding and fellowship between your church ladies. Here are some suggestions.
Women's Ministry Projects to Try
- Make lap quilts for a local nursing home.
- Make baby quilts for a local crises pregnancy center.
- Plant flowers in the church flower boxes, along church walkways, etc.
- Prepare meals for sick, needy or elderly.
- Make fruit/gift baskets for shut-ins.
- Make cookies for an upcoming vacation Bible School.
- Make meals for missionaries or guests for special meetings.
- Hold a baby shower for your church nursery.
- Hold a kitchen shower for your church kitchen.
- Make favors for an upcoming banquet or event.
- Make banners for a church play or celebration.
- Make costumes for a church Christmas play.
- Make floral arrangements for an upcoming special function.
- Decorate your church for the holidays.
- Make chemo caps for cancer patients. Work in conjunction with a local hospital.
- Make care packages or have a letter writing party for your missionaries. Have everyone clip and bring in interesting news stories, fun comic strips, etc. to enclose in your letters.
- Make care packages for college students.
- Make care packages for service men and women.
- Write letters and send cards to service men and women.
- Make shoebox care boxes of school supplies for children of needy families.
- Collect recipes and make a church recipe book.
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