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How to Have a Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ
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1 - We must all acknowledge that we are sinners - that we have done bad things that disappoint God.
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1 John 1:8-9
Romans 3:23
Isaiah 53:6
2 - The just punishment for sin is eternal death - that is, hell. Being a good person doesn't cut it.
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Romans 6:23
Matthew 25:46
Revelation 21:8
Ephesians 2:8-9
3 - But God loves us, so He doesn't want us to go to hell. So, His Son Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins.
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John 3:16-17
Romans 5:8
Isaiah 53:5
4 - Three days later, He rose from the dead, conquering death. This means that those who accept His gift of taking the punishment for their sins can live forever with God in heaven.
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1 Corinthians 15:20-21
2 Corinthians 5:21
5 - All we need to do to accept God's forgiveness - to have Jesus's payment applied to our account - is to ask Him to forgive us of our sins and tell Him that we want to give up our sinful way of living and try to follow Him.
Click these verses to read them:
Romans 10:9-10
1 John 1:9
2 Corinthians 5:15
Pray a prayer like this:
God, I believe that Jesus died for my sins and rose again to give me life. Please forgive me of my sins and live in my heart. I want to turn from my old way of living and make you the Lord of my life. Amen.
6 - If you're wondering if it "worked," be assured that it did! The Bible guarantees it:
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1 John 5:11-13
2 Corinthians 5:17
Psalm 103:12
Romans 10:9
Okay, so what now?
Well, salvation is not a "get out of hell free card." It's all about a relationship with God. We receive God's salvation not by doing good things, but simply by having faith in Him. However, allowing Him to change you to become more like Himself automatically flows out of genuine faith. It will take time, and as long as you live on this earth, you will never be a perfect human being. But God doesn't care about that - He has forgiven you. All He wants of you is to genuinely love Him and to follow Him.
If you've accepted Jesus, please feel totally free to contact me via e-mail or by leaving a comment on the blog. I will be thrilled to answer any questions you may have, as well as help you find a church and an easy-to-understand Bible. Or, you can find a trusted, dedicated follower of Jesus who you know and ask them to help you with these things.
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I don't follow the show, Gossip Girl religiously but if I had to, I would for the stylish clothes and accessories, and to see what Serena van der Woodsen's next outfit is. Played by Blake Lively, this girl has it all: money, good looks, charisma and men falling at her feet. Okay, this is how they show it on the silver screen – I'm pretty clueless about the storyline.
This is one of her outfits from Season 4 which I think is super random (if it's considered normal day-wear) but oh-so-fucking fabulous! Her gold blazer is by Emilio Pucci, I'm not sure about the vest and trousers but if you want to re-create the look, use a Zara white vest and a pair of blue trousers (Zara) instead. I'm still looking to find a fake Chanel sling-purse in Mumbai but I haven't spotted one yet. I love Blake's style – be it on the show or off the sets, she's always dressed stylishly.
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New Zealand Travel Diary
It's been a whirlwind tour of New Zealand so far for our Australian men's and women's cricket teams.
The men's team has been in New Zealand since the start of February, playing a number of One Day International (ODI) and Test matches against hometown team the Black Caps.
They've been traveling across the country and are now in Christchurch playing a second and final Test match against the home side.
Australian women's cricket team, the Southern Stars arrived in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand on Thursday and will play a number of matches against the White Ferns for the Rose Bowl Series.
We've rounded up a travel diary of photos from both teams, showing what life is like on the road for both teams.
Australian Men's Cricket Team
When it comes to travelling abroad Aussie coach Darren Lehmann is usually at the centre of candid sleeping snaps on flights out of the country. This time, David Warner targeted fellow teammate Matthew Wade with this candid snap.
The boys started off their tour in Auckland. It seems David Warner was keen to hit the field early on.
After completing a number of One Day International matches across the country in New Zealand, the Aussie men's team headed to the Basin Reserve in Wellington on the North Island to take on the Blackcaps for the first Test match.
New Zealand is known for turning on some magnificent views and a day at the cricket is no different.
Day two of the first Test match against the Black Caps proved a good day in the office for Adam Voges.
During their downtime, some of our Aussie cricketers have wasted no time in exploring the sights and sounds of New Zealand.
Usman Khawaja, clearly impressed with the anti steam mirrors in his New Zealand hotel room.
After a brief stint in Wellington it was on to Christchurch for the men's team.
With the guys in Christchurch playing their second Test match, many of them have had time to reflect on the devastation and damage that was caused during the 2011 earthquake.
Some strong results for Australia on the first day of the second Test in New Zealand.
The Southern Stars
An epic view to welcome the team to the coastal New Zealand town of Mount Maunganui.
After a big training session, the girls enjoyed some recovery in the crystal clear waters of their adopted town.
A tough start for the Southern Stars in the first ODI match against the White Ferns.
The girls hit the water again after game day and will have a rest day tomorrow before taking on the White Ferns on Monday.
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GM Names Jeffrey A. Taylor New Chief Compliance Officer
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The new role makes Taylor responsible for GM's ethics and compliance program, and the company says he will also support the automaker's business operations and leadership team in "driving business success through an organizational culture committed to integrity, ethical conduct, workplace and vehicle safety and compliance with the law and company policies."
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Taylor joined GM as Deputy General Counsel for Federal Oversight in November of last year. Prior to that, Taylor was vice president and general counsel of Massachusetts-based Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems.
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[Vitamin D deficiency among immigrants].
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Vitamin D deficiency in immigrants has been known in the UK for 30-40 years. In Denmark, we have become aware of the problem only recently. Of 69 randomly chosen Palestinian women living in Denmark 85% were found to have very low levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (< 10 nmol/l). Vitamin D deficiency is caused by inadequate exposure to sunlight and a low dietary content of vitamin D and calcium. Typical symptoms are muscle pain, muscle spasms, diminished muscular strength, deep bone pain, and paraesthesias. The diagnosis can be tested by three blood tests: serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, serum PTH, and serum alkaline phosphatase. If a combination of low 25-hydroxyvitamin D and secondary hyperparathyroidism is found, the treatment should be high-dose ergocalciferol or cholecalciferol (100,000 IU weekly). If only (isolated) low 25-hydroxyvitamin D is found, treatment with 1000 IU of ergocalciferol or cholecalciferol in combination with one gram of calcium daily will be adequate.


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I'm a Grand-Aunt! - Livin' the Good Life
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A rare inside look at the evolution of the world's leading classical publisher and how it works with composers to shape music history.
Rather than wage a price war, Leslie Boosey and Ralph Hawkes decided to merge their rival businesses in 1930. Signing Bartók and Strauss and investing in talented young composers like Britten and Copland, the company fully came of age with the acquisition of masterpieces by Stravinsky, Rachmaninoff, and Prokofiev. The 1980s saw a new flowering, with impressive signings in America and Europe, but not without internal struggles.
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Hi. I get a few email newsletters from Yoga Journal magazine and this one is quite interesting as it gives a few tips on promotion and getting yourself out there.
In today's competitive yoga market, you can find a stand-out, experienced yoga teacher at nearly every corner studio. It seems unfair, though, that only a small percentage of them benefit from teaching full classes, while the rest struggle valiantly to maintain a regular base. Why do some thrive while other, equally great teachers can't seem to get a break? The difference often lies in their approach to marketing their classes and themselves.
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March 24, 2018- Daytona Flea and Farmers Market has over 300 classic cars and trucks in the Market's west parking lot. People displaying their vehicles get a chance to win door prizes.
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With its art fortune and delectable food, Italy is one of the biggest attractions in Europe. Although at first, Italy might seem like an expensive country, if you certainly know what to pay and what to avoid, it can be quite affordable. So don't let Italy's luxurious lifestyle change your mind, there are a lot of simple ways to save money but still enjoy your time in Italy. Here are some useful tips that will help you not empty your saving account.
Visit Italy during the off-season.
The off-season is from October through April. During the off-season, everything is cheaper, even the airfare and accommodations. Another advantage is that you won't have to wait in those long boring ceaseless lines.
Use public transportation instead of taxis
Taking public transportation will also save you some cash. The local trains in Italy, especially Rome may be quite cheap. They are a great way to travel around, but also to get out of the city for a day, and see the beauties of Italy like the Lake Bracciano in the north.
Eat locally
Intrigued by the wonderful tourist attractions, you may decide to dine by the Trevi Fountain in Rome or the Duomo in Florence. Unfortunately, these places are much more expensive than some local trattoria, where you can find better food at a good price.
Walk and explore
Another good way to save money in Rome is to walk. The best way to see all the attractions is by foot. You should not worry about getting lost, wandering around the picturesque and winding streets is the best and most fun way to explore the city.
Stand up in the bar
You will probably end up to €5 to your modestly priced macchiato or espresso if you decide to sit at a table at any Bar. Standing instead of seating, will not only save you money, but it may also put you in an interesting conversation with the Italian life in motion around you. You could get you coffee and find a lovely seating place outside in a lovely piazza.
These are some of our tips and tricks for saving your money when you visit Italy. If you have some interesting and useful budget life hacks, feel free to share it with us in the comment section bellow.
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The World's Largest Hedge Fund Is Building an Algorithmic Model From its Employees' Brains.
Bridgewater wants day-to-day management—hiring, firing, decision-making—to be guided by software that doles out instructions....
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Reminder to Parents: Thursday and Friday of this week are half days!
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The Texas Woman's Missionary Union Children's Specialist designed a day of missions training and education. Missions Jamboree (also known as M-JAM) will take place in different regions of the state during spring and summer 2017, and we are hosting the West Texas M-JAM on June 10, 2017, in Canyon, TX!
M-JAM fosters discipleship and transformation in the life of those attending, providing them the tools to love the Lord with all their heart and mind.
M-JAM is for girls (grades K-3) and their sponsors, mothers, and friends. M-JAM is a day of fun activities and fellowship designed to build a foundation in faith through Biblical and Gospel presentations as girls are introduced to missionaries. Join us for the opportunity to celebrate and connect to the Great Commission at the 2017 M-JAM West Texas region!


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Fairy Wand
The Magic of Fairy Wands
Every fairy needs a fairy wand. The magic of a fairy is in her special wand. I have gathered all kinds of information about fairy wands here. You will find fairy wands to make, to buy and even to eat!
These fairy wands are prefect for a fairy party or anytime you want to play fairies. They also work for a princess party. Can fairy wands be princess wands? Of course they can! They can be any kind of magic wand. Just use your imagination! That's what it's all about! Spark your child's imagination with a fairy wand and watch the magic happen!
If you have ever wished for your own fairy wand, your dream is about to come true! Read on to learn how you can make, buy or eat your very own magic fairy wand!
Fairy Wand Kit
Make a fairy wand with this great kit from Melissa & Doug! This kit includes everything needed to make and decorate your own special fairy wand, including a star and dowel, four paint pots and a paintbrush, glitter glue, sparkling gems and even streaming ribbons.
A wonderful toy for both creative and imaginative play. Many hours of fun!
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The Lakers can poke around a little, but they are better off with a young nucleus of Clarkson, Randle and Okafor.
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Some programming features in imperative languages
- Error handling
- Exceptions (e.g., Java)
- Set some global variable and abort computation (e.g.,
errnoin C)
- Logging
- Writing to a file
- Having a global reference where to store the log
What about in Haskell? (Pure functional language)
- Data flow is explicit!
Let us take a concrete example
-- | Abstract syntax data Expr = Con Int | Div Expr Expr -- | Simple interpreter for simple arithmetic expressions interp :: Expr -> Int interp (Con i) = i interp (Div e1 e2) = i1 `div` i2 where i1 = interp e1 i2 = interp e2 -- | Succesful division ex_ok = Div (Con 10) (Con 5)
What if we accidentally divide a number by
-- | Crashing! ex_crash = Div (Con 1) (Con 0)Everything crashes!
Handling errors explicitly
The error handling mechanism that we consider isIf something goes wrong, the whole computation aborts!
(We do not consider recovery options)
Let us modify the interpreter to implement our error handling mechanism
data E a = Value a | Wrong interpE :: Expr -> E Int interpE (Con i) = Value i interpE (Div e1 e2) = case maybe_i1 of Wrong -> Wrong Value i1 -> case maybe_i2 of Wrong -> Wrong Value i2 -> if i2 == 0 then Wrong else Value $ i1 `div` i2 where maybe_i1 = interpE e1 maybe_i2 = interpE e2
Basically, every recursive call needs to be checked for errors! If one of them fails, then the program should abort.
- Consider what would happen if
Exprhad many other recursive constructors
One possible
runE :: Expr -> IO () runE e = case interpE e of Wrong -> putStrLn "Something went wrong!" Value i -> putStrLn $ show i
We want to create a trace of the program
- Send messages to a log
- This information could be used to improve future interpreter optimizations
or detection of bugsWe want to send messages to a log at every instruction
Let us modify the interpreter to log the number of divisions.
data L a = L (a, [String]) interpL :: Expr -> L Int interpL (Con i) = L (i, ["-- Hit Con --\n"]) interpL (Div e1 e2) = L (i1 `div` i2, "-- Hit a Div --\n" : "** Left recursive call**\n" : msgs1 ++ "** Right recursive call**\n" : msgs2 ) where L (i1, msgs1) = interpL e1 L (i2, msgs2) = interpL e2
Basically, the results of every recursive call* needs to be inspected to obtain the corresponding logs.
- Consider what would happen if
Exprhad many other recursive constructors
- One possible run function
runL :: Expr -> IO () runL e = do putStr "The result is:" putStrLn $ show i putStrLn "Log:" putStrLn $ show msgs where L (i,msgs) = interpL e
Side-effects & pure functional programming
|Imperative programming
|Pure functional programming
|Error handling
|Plumbing (check if any subcomputation has failed)
|Plumbing (consider subcomputations' logs)
What are monads?
- Special data structures useful to write programs
- Any program?Programs with side-effects!
What is so special about such data types?It is general! (supports many different side-effects)Monads hide the plumbing! (simplifies code)
How is so general?Monads control the order of evaluationRoughly speaking, the trick is how the
;is defined! Different definitions for
;allows to handle different side-effects.
Construction of programs
Programs can be conceived as a sequence of instructions put together
Every instruction computes some data
Importantly, an instruction can affect what subsequent ones do. More precisely,
g(r2)encode the dependency among instructions.
What are the types for
g, respectively?
Let us first introduce the types for instructions.
What is the type of the connector
Error handling
The connector is placed in the "right place" to abort any computation as soon as an instruction fails
A data type for handling errors
data E a = Value a | Wrong
E aa monad? Is
E asuch special data type?
- Not yet, we need to define the connector
- Furthermore, monads have another primitive:
return. This primitive takes a value and constructs an instruction that does nothing but producing that value!
- Not yet, we need to define the connector
In Haskell, a data type is a monad if
(>>=)are provided
class Monad m where return :: a -> m a (>>=) :: m a -> (a -> m b) -> m b
What is the implementation of
E a?
instance Monad E where return = Value Wrong >>= f = Wrong Value a >>= f = f a
Eis known as the
We need to add a primitive to make everything fail
abort :: E a abort = WrongThis function is known as a non-proper morphism. In other words, non-proper morphisms are operations which are not
(>>=). They handle or affect the side-effectful part of the computation (in the case above, the failure!)
One possible
m_runE :: Expr -> IO () m_runE e = case m_interpE e of Wrong -> putStrLn "Something went wrong!" Value i -> putStrLn $ show i
It did not change much as the non-monadic version
Error handling in the interpreter
Let us rewrite the interpreter using the monad
m_interpE :: Expr -> E Int m_interpE (Con i) = return i m_interpE (Div e1 e2) = m_interpE e1 >>= (\i1 -> m_interpE e2 >>= (\i2 -> if i2 == 0 then abort else return (i1 `div` i2)))
Observe that the code has minimum traces of error handling, i.e., it does not inspect every recursive call for an error.
- It is handled by the monad!
- All the plumbing is hidden!
Let us remove some parenthesis due to the connector
m_interpE :: Expr -> E Int m_interpE (Con i) = return i m_interpE (Div e1 e2) = m_interpE e1 >>= \i1 -> m_interpE e2 >>= \i2 -> if i2 == 0 then abort else return (i1 `div` i2)
We would like to be able to control what information gets logged
We want to implement the side-effect of logging, i.e., the program computes the result of arithmetic expressions and, as a side-effects, generates a log of messages.
Let us define
instance Monad L where return x = L (x, []) -- recall the identity laws! L (x,msgs) >>= f = case f x of L (x,msgss) -> L (x, msgs ++ msgss)
- Function
returnproduces the empty lists (recall the monadic laws)
- Function
(>>=)concatenates the logs
- Function
We need to implement a non-proper morphism which writes into the log -- we call it
msg :: String -> L () msg m = L ((), [m])
Let us rewrite the interpreter using the monad
m_interpL (Con i) = do msg "-- Hit Con --\n" return i m_interpL (Div e1 e2) = msg "-- Hit a Div --\n" >>= \_ -> msg "** Left recursive call**\n" >>= \_ -> m_interpL e1 >>= \i1 -> msg "** Right recursive call**\n" >>= \_ -> m_interpL' e2 >>= \i2 -> return (i1 `div` i2)
Observe that the code has minimum traces about how the log is constructed
- It is handled by the monad!
- All the plumbing is hidden!
- It looks like imperative programming!
Observe that we use many times
m >>= \_ -> ...when
mdoes not produce a useful value for the computation but a useful side-effect! (in this case, logging)
Monads use the operation
(>>), called blind, to capture such situation and save us from writing functions which ignore arguments.
(>>) :: m a -> m b -> m b m1 >> m2 = m1 >>= \_ -> m2
Observe that function
(>>)is a derived operation.
Let us rewrite the interpreter once more
m_interpL (Div e1 e2) = msg "-- Hit a Div --\n" >> msg "** Left recursive call**\n" >> m_interpL e1 >>= \i1 -> msg "** Right recursive call**\n" >> m_interpL e2 >>= \i2 -> return (i1 `div` i2)
One possible run function
m_runL :: Expr -> IO () m_runL e = do putStr "Result: " putStrLn $ show result putStrLn "Messages:" putStrLn $ concat log where L (result,log) = m_interpL e
Enter Monads
A data type
mis a monad if it supports the following two operations:
(>>=) :: m a -> (a -> m b) -> m b return :: a -> m a
(>>=)are known as return and the bind operations, respectively.
Furthermore, these operation are required to fulfill the next laws:
Name Law Left identity:
return a >>= f ≡ f a
Right identity:
m >>= return ≡ m
(m >>= f) >>= g ≡ m >>= (\x -> f x >>= g)Exercise: Check that
Lrespects these laws.
- Monadic simply means pertaining to monads.
- A monadic type
Mmeans that it is an instance of the
Monadtype class; a monadic value has a monadic type.
- A monadic type
- Monadic simply means pertaining to monads.
Writing code with the bind might be unfamiliar and it requires indentation at every application of
(>>=)to keep the code readable.
m1 >>= \r1 -> m2 >>= \r2 -> m3
Haskell supports do-notation, a more familiar manner to write monadic code.
do r1 <- m1 r2 <- m2 m3
m1 >> m2 >>= \r2 -> m3can be written as
do m1 r2 <- m2 m3
Revised interpreters
Error handling
m_interpE :: Expr -> E Int m_interpE (Con i) = return i m_interpE (Div e1 e2) = do i1 <- m_interpE e1 i2 <- m_interpE e2 if i2 == 0 then abort else return (i1 `div` i2)
m_interpL :: Expr -> L Int m_interpL (Con i) = do msg "-- Hit Con --\n" return i m_interpL (Div e1 e2) = do msg "-- Hit a Div --\n" msg "** Left recursive call**\n" i1 <- m_interpL e1 msg "** Right recursive call**\n" i2 <- m_interpL e2 return (i1 `div` i2)
It looks and feel like imperative programming (but it is not!)
- Monads alleviate all the explicit data flow required to implement error handling and logging.
Monads and EDSL?
In our examples above, we talk about monadic types, constructors, combinators, non-proper morphisms, and run functions
-- Types data E Expr -- Constructors return :: a -> E Expr abort :: E Expr -- Combinators (>>=) :: E Expr -> (a -> E Expr) -> E Expr -- Run function m_runE :: Expr -> IO()
The type
Eand monadic operations
(>>=)are polymorphic; in fact, monads require them to be (recall the type class
Monad). However, when instantiate them to the type that we are interested in, i.e., in this case
Expr, we have a EDSL!
- Monads are also useful to define EDSL in Haskell, but not every EDSL is necessarily a monad!
Are monads
Lshallow or deep embeddings?
- Shallow!
data E a = Value a | WrongAn expression of type
E ais either a value or indicates that something went wrong! It denotes its semantics! The same phenomenon occurs with
L a.
- Shallow!
Deep embedding for error handling monad
We start defining our data type
data E_deep a where -- Constructors Return :: a -> E_deep a Abort :: E_deep a -- Combinators Bind :: E_deep a -> (a -> E_deep b) -> E_deep bTo implement this data type, we need to tell GHC to use the GADTs extension by adding
{-# LANGUAGE GADTs #-}at the beginning of the file. We will study more about GADTs in the course, but so far just notice the definition of
Bind. It returns
E_deep balthough the data type is defined on
E_deep a-- this is one of the key features of GADTs!
The definition for
(>>=), and non-proper morphisms are trivial
instance Monad E_deep where return = Return (>>=) = Bind abort_deep = Abort
The run function is the interesting one.
run_deep :: Expr -> IO () run_deep e = case (to_semantics (interp_deep e)) of Wrong -> putStrLn "Something went wrong!" Value i -> putStrLn $ show i where -- It will not accept E_deep Int -> E Int due to Bind to_semantics :: E_deep a -> E a to_semantics (Return i) = Value i to_semantics Abort = Wrong to_semantics (Bind m f) = case to_semantics m of Wrong -> Wrong Value i -> to_semantics (f i)
Stateful computations
There is no more imperative feature like having a global state and transforming it during a computation
Imagine that we want to count the number of division in our interpreter
- This could be useful for future optimization
Assuming that we have a unique global counter, we would like to have a code like the following:
interpS (Con i) = return i interpS (Div e1 e2) = do i1 <- interpS e1 i2 <- interpS e2 -- Read the global counter dvs <- get -- Increment it by one put (dvs+1) return (i1 `div`i2)
We start by describing the type for stateful computations
data St s aA monadic expression of type
St s adenotes an stateful computation, with state of type
s, which produces a value of type
The monad here is
St s!
(>>=), do we need non-proper morphisms?
Yes! To control the side-effects, i.e., to read and write the state.
get :: St s s put :: s -> St s ()Observe that
getreturns the state as a value, while
()since it does not produce any value but modifies the state.
To summarize, we have the following interface for stateful computations.
-- Type data St s a -- Constructors get :: St s s put :: s -> St s () return :: a -> St s a -- Combinators (>>=) :: St s a -> (a -> St s b) -> St s b
Implementation (shallow embedding)
Semantics for stateful computations
What is the semantics of an instruction which can read and modify a given state?
An instruction produces some result, but also read or write into the state.
Separating the reading and writing actions in the state, we can draw the graphic above as follows
An instruction in the state monad is a function!
- This reflects the fact that it depends on the state
A program, i.e., a sequence of instructions built with the monadic operations, is also a function of type
s -> (a, s).
More concretely,
data St s a = MkSt (s -> (a,s)) get :: St s s get = MkSt $ \s -> (s,s) put :: s -> St s () put s = MkSt $ \_ -> ((),s) instance Monad (St s) where return x = MkSt $ \s -> (x,s)
getjust places the state (receiving as an argument) as the result of the computation. Function
putignores the state given as an argument and sets the one given as an argument. Operation
returndoes not change the state and produces as a result its argument.
What about
(>>=)?The definition of
(>>=)is responsible of passing along the state from one instruction to the other.
(MkSt m) >>= k = MkSt $ \s_1 -> let (a, s_2) = m s_1 MkSt k_m = k a in k_m s_2
A possible
m_runS :: Expr -> IO () m_runS e = do putStr "Result: " putStrLn $ show result putStrLn "Number divisions:" putStrLn $ show final_st where MkSt f = interpS e (result,final_st) = f 0
Monads so far
Imperative side-effects
- Error handling
- Logging
- State
The concept of monads goes beyond that
- Security
- Probability programming
- Non-determinism
- Software transnational memory
We will see more of these monads later in the course.
What about combining effects?
- State, error, and logging!
- Next lecture


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How to Engage with Your Child so He/ She will have Fun Practicing Speech with You
You pull out your child's favorite games and toys or get them doing an activity that they love, and you offer your child the most motivating reward ever; – but they still don't want to practice or they'll only say their speech target that they are working on a couple of times.
Does this ever happen to you?
You could be missing a key step that SLPs do before every speech-language session and activity – get Engaged with your child.
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Because kids have different personalities and even daily moods, it's helpful to know a variety of ways to try engaging with your child. In the related video to this blog, I demonstrate 6 different ways that you could use to entice your child to engage with you. Choose one or two approaches that you think would suit your child – and start with this approach.
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Guest contributor Tiffany Cu (aka "Tiffy" of AsiaTravelBug) has visited Japan at least six times; she'd visit Japan over Paris in a heartbeat! Here, she shares what she loves about Osaka.
Why do you want to visit Japan: To see bustling Tokyo? Or romantic Kyoto, heart of Japan's geisha culture?
What about Osaka? Is Osaka worth visiting? Well, don't overlook the city.
With a rich history dating back some 1,500 years – and popular for its nightlife, food and shopping – Osaka should be on your list of "best places to visit in Japan." It's the third largest city in Japan (population 2.7 million) behind Tokyo and Yokohama, so you won't be able to get to it all in a short trip. But you can certainly get a good taste of the city in a few days.
Here's why you must visit Osaka on your next trip to Japan:
Tantalizing, tempting, tasty food!
Known as the "Nation's Kitchen," Osaka lives up to its reputation with restaurants and food guaranteed to tickle the tastebuds of even the most discerning of foodies. There are so many restaurants, you could eat out once a day for three years – and still never hit the same place twice!
Sample soups like Miso soup or Kitsune Udon (a thick classic Japanese noodle soup topped with seasoned, fried tofu). If you're a lover of sashimi or sushi, you won't want to leave Osaka; it has some of the greatest fresh sushi restaurants in the world. And don't miss trying takoyaki (octopus fritters).
Some of the best restaurants in Osaka include the following:
It's the oldest known Japanese pancake restaurant, and its signature dish, yamaimo-yaki (pancake stuffed with pork, scallops, vegetables and the like) is a Japanese soul food that lures in the crowds. The dough is made with yam instead of flour, making it crispy on the outside but soft and slightly sweet inside.
Soba Takama:
Check out the affordable Michelin-starred restaurant's cold soba (buckwheat noodles dipped in a sweet sauce), served on a bamboo plate and topped with seasonal veggies.
Fujiya 1935:
This restaurant's signature dish is spaghettini made with locally caught crab, beans and mimoretto. Seriously delicious…
Puppet theater and more…
National Bunraku Theater:
Osaka's downtown area, or Kita, is the business area. But Minami, uptown, is Osaka's famous entertainment district – and where you want to be.
Osaka is the birthplace of Bunraku, traditional Japanese puppet theater.
The National Bunraku Theater in Minami is a good place to watch the creative performances of the "little humans" set against a backdrop of music and storytelling.
Each puppet for a major character is manipulated by three puppeteers – one who controls the head movements (sometimes opening and closing of the eyes and mouth too) and movements of the right hand, and two assistants who maneuver other parts of the puppet. You even see the Bunraku puppets as you walk down the streets.
While in North America, puppetry is mainly geared to children, in Japan, the historical or romantic plays performed by the eerily lifelike Bunraku puppets appeal to adult sensibilities.
Kaiyukan Aquarium:
Over at the Kaiyukan Aquarium, gape at some 30,000 sea creatures – from Pacific dolphins, manta rays, penguins and jelly fish to giant whale sharks. One of the biggest public aquariums in the world, it's noted for how it recreates the natural environment of the various species.
It's a real crowd pleaser – consistently rated one of the top things to do in Osaka.
Universal Studios Japan:
And don't forget Universal Studios Japan.
One of four such theme parks in the world, its attractions include the hit "Wizarding World of Harry Potter." Enter Hogwarts, then fly on a broomstick as you're strapped to a bench in a floating candle-lit room.
The state-of-the-art 4K3D technology makes it a magical ride for muggles of all ages.
A beautiful view of the skyline
That striking high-rise structure of glass and steel you see rising in the north part of the city – actually two 40 story-high skyscrapers joined at the top – is the Umeda Sky Building. Many of the floors are designated as office space, but you can take in splendid views of the city from its rooftop observatory.
To get there, you take a high-speed elevator up to near the top, then a glass-enclosed escalator which stretches diagonally across the wide open space to the observatory.
Not for those with a fear of heights…
Bustling nightlife
The nightlife in Osaka is busy, fun and bright. Many bars, clubs and restaurants stay open late – whether hip-hop or swing, you can dance the night away. Club Joule is wildly popular.
For karaoke, head to the Moonshine Bar Osaka, which mixes Southern American and Japanese-style karaoke.
Shop till you drop
Your credit card's going to get a workout if you love to shop.
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street:
Said to be the longest street in Japan, the Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street is a covered arcade stretching for over a mile-and-a-half. More than 600 stalls and shops tempt you with their colorful wares – everything from fresh produce and kitchen utensils to books and tourist knick-knacks.
Department stores:
Fashion boutiques are concentrated in department stores like the Hanshin Department Store and Hankyu Men's Osaka; the Hankyu Department store focuses on luxury goods.
Popular souvenir to take home?
Bâton d'or – a chocolate-covered pretzel. Be forewarned: It's highly addictive!
Fascinating history
Museum of Housing and Living:
Travel back in time to the Edo Period at the Museum of Housing and Living in Kita. The Edo Period between 1603 and 1868 is when Japanese society was organized around castle towns ruled by shoguns. Rent a kimono at the museum and wander through recreated buildings and alleys – public bathhouses too – showing everyday life at the time.
The museum is one of the best places to visit in Osaka if you're interested in Japanese culture and history.
Open Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses:
Another interesting museum on the history of Osaka and Japan is the Open Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses.
Here you find 11 old farmhouses with displays showing how the farmers lived; you can learn about silk worm farming and see cooking demonstrations. Check the event schedule to see when there's a tea ceremony or story-telling session.
Friendly locals
You'd think that with Osaka being so crowded, the locals would be cranky and annoyed. Wrong.
They are not only helpful to tourists, but are friendly, open and have a great sense of humor. They're interested in where you come from and what you think of their city. They truly hope everyone who visits has a good time and they go out of their way to make sure your experience is memorable. The people enjoy life in their city – and they want you to love it too!
Where to stay if you go to Osaka
Wondering where to stay in Osaka?
- One of my favorite hotels is Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka. It has very pleasant rooms for a good price and is ideally located across the street from the Namba Nankai Station. It's also only a 10-minute walk from picturesque Dotonburi, which has great shops and restaurants running alongside the Dotonburi canal.
- Luxury hotel options include the St. Regis Osaka (its outdoor rooftop Zen garden terrace is a tranquil spot to look out over the city) and the Ritz-Carlton.
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An ex-finance manager, Tiffany Cu (aka "Tiffy" of AsiaTravelBug) is a digital marketing ninja and travel planning freak. Despite being a nervous flyer, Tiffy's wanderlust has led her to visit Japan at least six times. Her favorite cities? Kyoto, Tokyo and Osaka; she'd choose Japan over Paris any day!


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The body of a Palestinian teen was found dead and burned in West Jerusalem early Wednesday morning.
Israeli police found the charred body of 16-year-old Muhammad Hussein Abu Khdeir around 7 am, hours after locals say the boy was forced into a car by Jewish Israeli men just outside his home in the Shufat neighborhood of Jerusalem.
It is unclear whether the killing was an attack designed in attempt to revenge the killings of three Israeli settlers, whose bodies were found Monday evening near Hebron. The police are investigating the cause of death and have yet to officially identify the body.
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas declared that Israel "bears the full responsibility for this incident", adding that "the Palestinian leadership will continue its discussions following this escalation, including joining international organizations", according to
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded an immediate investigation to the Palestinian's murder and reminded both Israelis and Palestinians "not to take the law into their own hands", the website added.
Twelve people were injured in clashes with Israeli security forces after news of the teen's kidnapping and killing broke earlier this morning. About 200 Palestinians clashed with Israeli police near the Abu Khdeir's home in Shufat earlier this morning. Protests have escalated in the area throughout the day.
Israeli police have now entirely closed the area to both civilians and journalists. Police are using tear gas and rubber-coated bullets against the protestors. Three of those injured thus far have been journalists.
Israeli authorities closed the Temple Mount earlier in the day in an attempt to avoid further clashes, the
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News of the killing came just hours after several hundred right-wing Israeli protestors marched through the center of Jerusalem on Tuesday, chanting "death to Arabs" and other racist slogans. The police reported three assaults on Palestinians in the city, one of them against a worker at a fast-food restaurant. The attacker was jailed overnight and close to 50 protestors were arrested, Israeli military authorities reported.
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) recently visited Cornwallis Surgery twice and said it was not happy with the standard of services being offered there.
As a result inspectors ordered the surgery, based at Station Plaza Health Centre, be shut last week for up to eight weeks.
However, NHS England has told the Observer this afternoon the surgery reopened today with a new doctor.
Cornwallis Surgery looks after more than 2,000 patients.
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With rail projects currently underway across the country, there are opportunities abound in the Australasian transport industry for businesses willing to invest time, energy and resources.
That's the message from ICN's Derek Lark, who says the Australasian transportation supply chain has unique, innovative, and comprehensive capabilities.
Rail, in particular, is a priority sector for ICN, who is working with state governments and consortiums in Victoria, Queensland, NSW, SA, WA and the ACT to provide centralised communication, support and information sharing between ICN and the industry.
'With increased globalisation and tough competition from overseas, there is no denying that the Australasian rail industry is facing many challenges,' Derek said.
'It needs to become globally competitive, to secure both domestic and international projects, and access global supply chains.'
'The rail industry needs a national – and international - focus on business opportunities, which ICN facilitates and supports though the establishment and implementation of industry activities related to the Australian rail industry development strategy - a set of improvement activities and initiatives being undertaken to help improve competitiveness and access to global opportunities.'
ICN has been closely involved in many rail projects during the planning, tender, procurement and delivery phases – helping Australian suppliers secure contracts that may otherwise have gone overseas.
Over the next few years, Transport for NSW will deliver Australia's most ambitious and largest public transport project, with 31 metro stations and more than 66 kilometres of new metro rail throughout greater Sydney.
Sydney Metro is being built in stages, with major construction well underway for Stage 1 - Sydney Metro Northwest; and early work for Stage 2 – Sydney Metro City and SouthWest being rolled out through 2018. Each stage has a number of sub-stages, with new work packages being uploaded to Gateway.
The $1.57 billion Regional Rail Revival program, a joint initiative of the Australian and Victorian governments, will upgrade stations, signalling and track across Victoria. It is a once-in-a- generation investment that will deliver major upgrades to every regional passenger line in Victoria and create over 1,000 jobs. For information on work packages, go to the Gateway page.
In Melbourne, the $11 billion Metro Tunnel Project will create nearly 7,000 jobs, including 500 apprentices, trainees and engineering cadets; more than 88 per cent of the materials used to build the new tunnels and underground stations will be sourced locally; and 65 per cent of the project will be delivered by small and medium sized businesses. The Cross Yarra Partnership is currently calling for expressions of interest in any work packages.
Also in Melbourne,
In the Sunshine State, early works have begun on the long-mooted Cross River Rail Project in Brisbane. As the construction phase rolls out, opportunities for both small and large work packages will be available on the Cross River website.
Further South, the Gold Coast Light Rail project is one of the biggest public transport projects in the country. The Stage 2 extension to Helen Vale opened just before Christmas, with construction on Stage 3a, travelling south to Burleigh Heads, expected to begin in 2020, pending funding approval.
Over in the west, METRONET will transform Western Australia's public transport network and provide opportunities for local businesses that have the capability to help plan, develop and implement these projects.
It is the long-term blueprint to connect Perth suburbs, reduce road congestion and meet future planning needs. The job-creating project will see transport investment as a vehicle for positive land-use planning.
Interested businesses are encouraged to register for project updates on the METRONET Project site.
Stage 1 of the Canberra Light Rail project, linking Civic to the northern town centre of Gungahlin is well underway. Planning is currently underway for Stage 2, south to Woden via Parliament house, with four line variations being considered.
The project will generate up to 500 local jobs through direct employment and subcontractor arrangements, and as this is a new industry in Canberra, job opportunities have emerged in the construction and operation process, further diversifying Canberra's economy. More information is available on the Transport Canberra website.
In January 2018, Lendlease was appointed as the contractor for the design and construction of the first stage of the Gawler rail electrification project. The State Government has fully-funded the $152.5 million Stage One, which will involve electrifying the rail line to Salisbury and provide approximately 135 jobs a year during construction. The project comes under the Government's Industry Participation Policy, supporting local jobs and local contractors. While initial work packages on Gateway have closed, interested businesses are encouraged to subscribe to stay up-to-date.
'With all this work happening, plus a number of pending and future rail industry opportunities, it is an exciting time for the Australasian transportation sector,' Derek said.
'And alongside all this, the Rail Manufacturers' Cooperative Research Centre will develop products, technologies and supply chain networks to increase capability and increase the capability and global competitiveness of Australian rail manufacturers.'
'As a sector we need to create a robust supply chain, driven by continuous improvement and provide innovative solutions, suppliers must embrace change and drive continuous improvement,' Derek said.
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Marinated Beetroot Salad with Fried Halloumi recipe
Preparation Time: 40 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Beetroot is marinated in white wine vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil, then topped with crispy fried halloumi, capers and a little fresh parsley in this recipe. Perfect as a starter or summer salad.
- 4 whole beetroot, raw, peeled
- 150ml extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 50ml white wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- 300g halloumi
- 50g capers, in vinegar
- Small handful freshly chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp. oil
Thinly slice the beetroot on a mandolin. Arrange in a container in a few thin layers. Whisk together the virgin olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar and salt and pepper. Pour over the beetroot, toss to combine, then leave to sit for at least half an hour at room temperature.
Thickly slice the halloumi. Heat oil in a large frying pan, then fry the halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on either side or until golden brown.
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Kaap Agri, the agriculture-related retail, trade and services group, released its maiden results yesterday. It listed on the main board of the JSE in June.
Revenue for the year increased 13.63percent to R6.42billion, up from R5.65bn.
Recurring headline earnings per share rose 17.9percent to 351.9cents a share, up from last year's 298.4c, resulting in a compound annual growth rate of 18.9percent in the five years to September.
Recurring headline earnings also increased by 17.9percent to R247.9million, up from R210.3m reported a year earlier.
The group declared a total dividend of 112c, up from 94.5c, an increase of 18.5percent.
Chief executive Sean Walsh said the results were satisfactory, given that agriculture remained heavily impacted by climatic and general macro-economic conditions.
"Kaap Agri's ongoing diversification strategy has, nevertheless, resulted in strong retail and fuel growth across a number of categories and has contributed substantially to the overall strong trading results of the group," he said.
Walsh said the drought had not negatively impacted the results in this period.
He said the drought would come into play in the group's first-half results of 2018. However, the group's exposure in a variety of sectors would cushion it.
"The group's diversification drive over the past few years, mainly into the three growth areas of general retail, agricultural-related retail and fuel retail, has gained further traction.
"In the period under review, the trading profit from general retail was similar to that of agricultural-related retail. Indications are that general retail growth will exceed growth in agricultural retail in future," Walsh said.
The group said nearly 90percent of Kaap Agri's business flowed from these three areas and "we are set to continue to deliver ongoing growth".
The group operates in seven of South Africa's nine provinces and in Namibia.
It said regional diversification also lessened its exposure to the cyclical climatic conditions.
The group expects that the retail business will continue growing as upgrades, expansions and improvements contribute more significantly.
"Retail fuel growth will remain an aggressive part of the group's expansion strategy, while agricultural conditions have shown improvement in specifically the northern areas of the country, but remain under pressure in the Western Cape. The ongoing drought conditions in the Western Cape and especially the impact of it on the fruit industry might slow revenue growth from this sector next year," Walsh said.
Kaap Agri's shares lost 0.31percent on the JSE yesterday to close at R47.80.


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WILMINGTON - About 100 people set out Sunday morning, July 16, under clear skies from the Hungry Trout in Wilmington to ride around the watershed of the AuSable River.
In the process, they likely raised around $10,000 for the organization keeping tabs on that same watershed.
The Ausable River Association has hosted the Ride for the River since 2012, when the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene was still keenly felt. The various streams and rivers that make up the watershed of the AuSable bore a tremendous burden from the storm's damage in August 2011.
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Cyclists near the end of their 30-mile bike ride around Wilmington and Jay on Sunday, July 16, as part of the Ride for the River, a benefit for the Ausable River Association.
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Association Executive Director Kelley Tucker said that each year since has been a success.
"We were expecting around 100, so we're pretty excited," Tucker said Sunday afternoon during a barbecue at the Hungry Trout Resort in Wilmington. "Slowly it grows year after year."
Tucker said the event - which includes three routes of different distances and an after party - has gained in popularity each year.
"We try and make it better," she said. "We've really expanded the party part since the 2012 event."
While many locals took part in either the 60-, 30-, or 5-mile loops, Tucker said the event is a draw for people from around the Northeast.
"We were manning - or womaning - the first station, and we were surprised at the amount of people from Albany, Balston Spa, Plattsburgh and Vermont," she said. "But we've always had a steady group of locals here."
Dave Swits from Charlton said it was his first time at the event but he and his family would be back for more.
"I fish a lot up here at the AuSable and it's just a good cause," Swits said after finishing his 30-mile ride with his daughter's boyfriend Mike Jablonski.
"I'm tired," he laughed. "I was going to ride that bike from 25 years ago, but he let me ride his bike. I had one fall trying to get used to the toe clips.
Swits said both of his daughters came to the area with him. One daughter completed the 60-mile ride while his other spent the weekend fishing.
"We made it kind of a family thing," he said. "And I think next year we're all going to ride."
The money raised from the event goes toward the association's programs and research. The group works on culverts, stream restoration and water quality monitoring and protection. This includes one of the more visible efforts in the Adirondacks: placing portable toilets at popular pull-offs, parking areas and trailheads.
"We are a small, scrappy little organization that tries to get a lot of good work done on the ground," Tucker said. "So we're focusing on clean water issues, especially the impacts of road salt on our water bodies like Mirror Lake and the river itself.
"We're reducing flood impacts; we're supporting native brook trout and other diverse wildlife species," she said. "We're a tool for getting information to the public about how to care for the river, how to enjoy the river, how to recreate with the river in a way that's respectful but fun."
For more information, visit www.ausableriver.org.


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Awh, she's getting so big! With your fam's history of driving in AZ, maybe you should opt to have her drive once she can pay her own premiums :)
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