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As the chequered flag was waved for race-winner Fernando Alonso at the German Grand Prix on Sunday, it signalled not only the end of the race at Hockenheim, but also that the first half of this 2012 season was over. Things move quickly in Formula 1 though, and the second half will get underway this weekend in Hungary. But before looking ahead to round 11 of the championship, let us take stock of what has happened so far. It has, up until now at least, been one of the most closely-fought seasons in the history of the sport, with (arguably) more than half of the cars on the grid capable of winning a race on their day – McLaren, Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull and Williams have all taken at least one win, Lotus and even Sauber have come close. For much of the year, this has led to unpredictable racing, resulting in the much-talked-about record seven drivers winning the first seven races. The championship leader has changed six times since Jenson Button left the first race in Melbourne at the top of the standings and, right up until about three races ago, nobody could say, with any great conviction, who will be the 2012 champion. However, that has changed since Formula 1 left Canada and returned to Europe. Lewis Hamilton was leading the championship at that point, but with wins in Valencia, and last weekend at Hockenheim, and a second place at Silverstone, Fernando Alonso now has a 34-point lead in the title race. The second half of the season is clearly going to have a slightly different complexion to the opening 10 races – it looks as though a pecking order between the teams, which was non-existent at the start of the season, has now getting established. What remains to be seen in the remaining 10 races is who, can challenge Alonso in his quest for a third title. Although 34 points is a significant margin, more than the number of points awarded for a race win, it is far smaller than the 77-point lead that Sebastian Vettel had after 10 races last season. However, one advantage Alonso has over his potential rivals is the fact that he does not have a team-mate that will take points of him. Felipe Massa's performances may have improved as the season has gone on, but he is still not challenging Alonso at the sharp end of the grid, and Ferrari would not allow the Brazilian to do so even if he was capable. Contrast this with Red Bull and McLaren, where the two driver pairings seem evenly matched this year, and where the two drivers will still be able to fight one another for race position until one of them is mathematically out of contention, and it becomes difficult to see if anybody can mount a consistent challenge to Alonso over the second half of the campaign. In particular, there is little to choose between Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel this season (which seems a strange thing to say, considering Vettel's utter dominance in 2011). Webber has two race wins to Vettel's one, and ten more points, but that is hardly a confirmation of number-one status within a team such as Red Bull. The situation at McLaren is a little more clear-cut. Hamilton has 24 points more than Button, and so would be the logical driver on which the Woking-based team should focus their efforts. However, with Button claiming second place in Germany, the team are very unlikely to be putting all of their eggs into one basket for a little while yet. What's more, with Hamilton now 64 points behind Alonso, it will be difficult for him to challenge for the title anyway, even with the total deference of his team-mate. Alonso is unlikely to have it all his own way between now and the season finale in Brazil though.. After the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, Formula 1 heads off on its summer break before the Belgian Grand Prix at the start of September. Despite the two-week compulsory shut-down of all the team's factories, there will no doubt be plenty of updates appearing at Spa-Francorchamps, which could elevate one team, McLaren possibly, into contention for title glory. This weekend, however, Ferrari and Fernando Alonso head to Hungary with a huge amount of momentum, and it will be up to the other teams and drivers to stop the Spaniard from extending his championship lead before the summer break. He will be aiming to claim victory number four of the season at the track where he claimed his first ever F1 win nine years ago. Red Bull may find it difficult to challenge Ferrari this weekend though. The team were called to the stewards before the German Grand Prix to defend their engine mapping configurations. They appeared to introduce some form of off-throttle blowing of the diffuser which, of course, was banned over the winter. In Germany, the car was allowed to race, as the rules were not clear enough for the stewards to rule the RB8 illegal. The rules should be clarified this week though, and any advantage that Red Bull have in that area will be eliminated for this weekend. Although their drivers are trailing in the title race, McLaren should pose the greatest threat to Alonso at the Hungaroring. The team have won the Hungarian Grand Prix four times in the last five years, and Button and Hamilton have each won the event twice in their careers. Button took a fantastic victory at last season's race – his 200th grand prix – after once again demonstrating his prowess at managing changeable track conditions. Hungary is fantastic venue for Formula 1 and, despite the Hungaroring being characterised as a slow, narrow and twisty track with little opportunity for overtaking, it throws up some great races. After my visit last season, I wrote this piece about how this grand prix is somehow just that little bit different from all of the other tracks on the calendar, and why it deserves its place amongst the 20 venues that F1 visits each year. Hopefully, this weekend, it will once again leave us with some great memories to take into the long summer break. | Mid | [
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Management of patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) at Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Center. Improved outcomes were observed in transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients after implementation of recommendations for stroke management and after multiple interventions such as public campaigns focused on raising awareness of stroke and reorganization of health services. The aim of this study was to describe reorganization of in-hospital services to improve the management of patients suspected of having TIA or stroke, and to validate these measures with patient outcomes. Data on 5219 patients examined between January 1 and December 31, 2008 at emergency neurology outpatient department were analyzed. Patients were referred by general practitioners, emergency physicians, or were brought by relatives without being previously seen by health services staff. The emergency services department is intended to improve care for TIA patients, providing a short standardized clinical assessment followed by initiation of a comprehensive stroke prevention program. Demographic data, risk factors, stroke type, previous TIA history, ABCD2 scores and admission rates were analyzed. A total of 1057 patients suspected of having stroke or TIA were examined. There were 447 patients with ischemic stroke (mean age 73 +/- 11 years, 196 males) and 99 patients with TIA (mean age 67 +/- 14 years, 55 males). Parenchymal hemorrhage was diagnosed in 56 and subarachnoid hemorrhage in 49 patients, while 406 patients had nonspecific symptoms or other systemic or neurologic diseases. TIA preceded stroke in 29 (6.5%) patients and 197 (44%) patients were examined for worsening of stroke symptoms (133 within 24 hours, 47 within 48 hours, and 17 within 7 days). The mean ABCD2 score was 2.95. In all examined patients, a comprehensive stroke prevention program was started; 427/447 (95%) strokes and 31/99 (31%) TIAs were hospitalized at neurology department. Four (4%) TIA patients developed stroke and were hospitalized, three of them after 2 days (ABCD2 score 3.4 and 5) and one after 7 days (ABCD2 score 5). Preventive measures resulted in a low number of strokes after TIA (< 7%), but a relatively high percentage (44%) of stroke patients ignored initial symptoms and sought medical attention after persistence or worsening of the symptoms. | High | [
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From 27-29 June, I was at a conference on the Circular Economy (CE). More specifically, it was titled “Sustainable Lifestyles, Livelihoods and the Circular Economy” – hosted by the Global Research Forum at the University of Sussex (SPRU/IDS). By the way, if you question the 1:1 mapping of the Circular Economy notion to the EMF, read on as there was vigorous debate about this at the conference. My reason for attending was ITM alumnus Lorena Garcia, who was presenting our work on a CE readiness framework for developing nations, focussing on Colombia. This was very well received and Lorena made many valuable contacts. She is already having an impact on the world through her work with the Americas Sustainable Development Foundation, and I expect this is just the start… The conference was a diverse mix of academics, politicians and practitioners. The disciplines ranged from engineering, economics, policy and sociology – and even philosophy. I was impressed by how much practical experience there was. For example, Sonia Dias and Nalini Shekar are working with informal waste pickers in Brazil, India and elsewhere. Anna Phelan is trying to protect the Coral Triangle from destructive fishing (which no-one will admit to doing, naturally). She is promoting the view among fishermen that “Healthy Marine Ecosystems are like a personal savings account”. Michael Kuhndt has created a ‘living lab’ Circular Home. Jacqueline Cramer, former Dutch Minister, talked about implementing CE in Amsterdam (with a particularly daunting image, which I tweeted, of the community of practice involved). There were also presentations linking practice to theory. Monique Retamal (Australian National University) explored ways in which the sharing economy leads to a more circular economy (answer: sometimes!). Robert Lindner (United Nations University) showed how the Japanese tsunami knocked out 20% of Tokyo’s energy, and thus acted as a ‘burning platform’ for behavioural change – but required government action to sustain that change. That said, change can often be local, emergent and unplanned and perhaps we need ways to think about this. There was also some good theory presented. Tim Foxon (SPRU) explained how complexity theory can be used to help understand ‘lock in’ of institutions to a ‘linear’ world. I also met Julia Steinberger (Leeds) – I was struck by how physicists are bringing their expertise to the field of ecological economics (as opposed to environmental economics) – I need to read more. There was also some provocative discussion. For example the “Waste is a Resource” narrative may lead to being ‘locked into’ recycling. Even “Zero Waste” may encourage planned obsolescence. Ana Poças Ribeiro (Utrecht University) argued that we need not just to create ‘circles’ but to reduce the scale and speed of these circles. On the last day, the panel discussed the degrowth perspective – a potentially radical position which is perhaps at odds with the EMF vision. Does business as usual ultimately lead to a feudal system? The conference concluded with a brilliant (imo!) session on innovative teaching for sustainability. The general focus was on immersive, personally meaningful, reflective learning. For example, rather than just learning about sustainable supply chains students are challenged to explore what it means for them personally. There were lots of good ideas including role play, ‘theatre’, critical engagement, real world practice, productive failure, personal projects and more. The idea is, I hope, that there will be a network of best practice teaching on Sustainable Consumption. I am aiming to promote this network at ESLTIS 2017. | High | [
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Ricardo Carvalho believes his former club boss Jose Mourinho will lead Manchester United to Premier League glory within two years. Mourinho succeeded Louis van Gaal as manager of the Red Devils last month and he will be tasked with improving the FA Cup winners’ performance in the top flight, as they finished fifth in the standings during the 2015-16 campaign, 15 points behind champions Leicester. The Portuguese boss has won titles during spells at Chelsea, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Porto during his managerial career and Carvalho, who won trophies with Mourinho at three different clubs, is convinced his former boss can guide United to league glory within the next two years. “Jose will have something to prove after what happened at Chelsea,” Carvalho said in quotes reported by The Sun. “I think he will make Manchester United better and in the next two years they will be champions.” The Red Devils, who are 9/2 with Titan Bet to win the Premier League next term, have not been crowned domestic champions since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club in 2013, but Carvalho, who will represent Portugal at this summer’s European Championships, believes Mourinho is the right man to restore the Manchester club to past glories. He added: “United have struggled since Ferguson retired but Jose can be the one to replace him. He is a great coach and now he is in a great club – United are one of the biggest in the world.” | Mid | [
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package com.intellij.dvcs.repo; import com.intellij.openapi.util.ThrowableComputable; import com.intellij.openapi.vcs.AbstractVcs; import com.intellij.openapi.vcs.FilePath; import com.intellij.openapi.vcs.changes.ChangesUtil; import com.intellij.openapi.vfs.VirtualFile; import com.intellij.util.containers.ContainerUtil; import consulo.application.AccessRule; import javax.annotation.Nonnull; import javax.annotation.Nullable; import java.util.List; public abstract class AbstractRepositoryManager<T extends Repository> implements RepositoryManager<T> { @Nonnull private final AbstractVcs myVcs; @Nonnull private final String myRepoDirName; @Nonnull private final VcsRepositoryManager myGlobalRepositoryManager; protected AbstractRepositoryManager(@Nonnull VcsRepositoryManager globalRepositoryManager, @Nonnull AbstractVcs vcs, @Nonnull String repoDirName) { myGlobalRepositoryManager = globalRepositoryManager; myVcs = vcs; myRepoDirName = repoDirName; } @Override @javax.annotation.Nullable public T getRepositoryForRoot(@javax.annotation.Nullable VirtualFile root) { return validateAndGetRepository(myGlobalRepositoryManager.getRepositoryForRoot(root)); } @javax.annotation.Nullable public T getRepositoryForRootQuick(@Nullable VirtualFile root) { return validateAndGetRepository(myGlobalRepositoryManager.getRepositoryForRootQuick(root)); } @Override public void addExternalRepository(@Nonnull VirtualFile root, @Nonnull T repository) { myGlobalRepositoryManager.addExternalRepository(root, repository); } @Override public void removeExternalRepository(@Nonnull VirtualFile root) { myGlobalRepositoryManager.removeExternalRepository(root); } @Override public boolean isExternal(@Nonnull T repository) { return myGlobalRepositoryManager.isExternal(repository); } @Override @Nullable public T getRepositoryForFile(@Nonnull VirtualFile file) { return validateAndGetRepository(myGlobalRepositoryManager.getRepositoryForFile(file)); } /** * @Deprecated to delete in 2017.X */ @javax.annotation.Nullable @Deprecated public T getRepositoryForFileQuick(@Nonnull VirtualFile file) { return validateAndGetRepository(myGlobalRepositoryManager.getRepositoryForFileQuick(file)); } @Override @javax.annotation.Nullable public T getRepositoryForFile(@Nonnull FilePath file) { VirtualFile vFile = ChangesUtil.findValidParentAccurately(file); return vFile != null ? getRepositoryForFile(vFile) : null; } @Nonnull protected List<T> getRepositories(Class<T> type) { return ContainerUtil.findAll(myGlobalRepositoryManager.getRepositories(), type); } @Nonnull @Override public abstract List<T> getRepositories(); @Override public boolean moreThanOneRoot() { return getRepositories().size() > 1; } @Override public void updateRepository(@javax.annotation.Nullable VirtualFile root) { T repo = getRepositoryForRoot(root); if (repo != null) { repo.update(); } } @Override public void updateAllRepositories() { ContainerUtil.process(getRepositories(), repo -> { repo.update(); return true; }); } @javax.annotation.Nullable private T validateAndGetRepository(@javax.annotation.Nullable Repository repository) { if (repository == null || !myVcs.equals(repository.getVcs())) return null; ThrowableComputable<T,RuntimeException> action = () -> { VirtualFile root = repository.getRoot(); if (root.isValid()) { VirtualFile vcsDir = root.findChild(myRepoDirName); //noinspection unchecked return vcsDir != null && vcsDir.exists() ? (T)repository : null; } return null; }; return AccessRule.read(action); } @Override @Nonnull public AbstractVcs getVcs() { return myVcs; } } | Mid | [
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from pypy.module.operator.tscmp import pypy_tscmp, pypy_tscmp_wide class TestTimingSafeCompare: tostr = str tscmp = staticmethod(pypy_tscmp) def test_tscmp_neq(self): assert not self.tscmp(self.tostr('asd'), self.tostr('qwe'), 3, 3) def test_tscmp_eq(self): assert self.tscmp(self.tostr('asd'), self.tostr('asd'), 3, 3) def test_tscmp_len(self): assert self.tscmp(self.tostr('asdp'), self.tostr('asdq'), 3, 3) def test_tscmp_nlen(self): assert not self.tscmp(self.tostr('asd'), self.tostr('asd'), 2, 3) class TestTimingSafeCompareWide(TestTimingSafeCompare): tostr = unicode tscmp = staticmethod(pypy_tscmp_wide) def test_tscmp_wide_nonascii(self): a, b = u"\ud808\udf45", u"\ud808\udf45" assert self.tscmp(a, b, len(a), len(b)) a, b = u"\ud808\udf45", u"\ud808\udf45 " assert not self.tscmp(a, b, len(a), len(b)) | Mid | [
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Q: How to have several custom JSON marshaller for a class I need to have several custom JSON marshallers since i want to marshall in different ways for differentpurposes. I know how to set a custom marshaller application wide using: JSON.registerObjectMarshaller(MyClass) { ... } But this hooks me with this particular definition. How can i create an adhoc marshaller for, let's say, just one method? A: You can have Named Configuration for Object Marshallers. Here is an example I recently came across. JSON.createNamedConfig( 'myDesiredApi' ) { it.registerObjectMarshaller( SomeDomain ) { SomeDomain someDomain -> // Desired response map } } When rendering response the usage would be like: JSON.use( 'myDesiredApi' ) { render someDomain as JSON } | High | [
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Associations of sleep duration and quality with serum and hepatic lipids: The Netherlands Epidemiology of Obesity Study. Short and long sleep duration and poor sleep quality may affect serum and hepatic lipid content, but available evidence is inconsistent. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the associations of sleep duration and quality with serum and hepatic lipid content in a large population-based cohort of middle-aged individuals. The present cross-sectional study was embedded in the Netherlands Epidemiology of Obesity (NEO) study and consisted of 4260 participants (mean age, 55 years; proportion men, 46%) not using lipid-lowering agents. Self-reported sleep duration and quality were assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index questionnaire (PSQI). Outcomes of this study were fasting lipid profile (total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein [LDL]-cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein [HDL]-cholesterol and triglycerides), postprandial triglyceride (response) levels, and hepatic triglyceride content (HTGC) as measured with magnetic resonance spectroscopy. We performed multivariable linear regression analyses, adjusted for confounders and additionally for measures that link to adiposity (e.g. body mass index [BMI] and sleep apnea). We observed that relative to the group with median sleep duration (≈7.0 hr of sleep), the group with shortest sleep (≈5.0 hr of sleep) had 1.5-fold higher HTGC (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.0-2.2). The group with PSQI score ≥ 10 had a 1.1-fold (95% CI: 1.0-1.2) higher serum triglyceride level compared with the group with PSQI ≤ 5. However, these associations disappeared after adjustment for BMI and sleep apnea. Therefore, we concluded that previously observed associations of shorter sleep duration and poorer sleep quality with an adverse lipid profile, may be explained by BMI and sleep apnea, rather than by a direct effect of sleep on the lipid profile. | High | [
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Various types of software development applications exist that software developers may use to develop software. An integrated development environment (IDE) is a type of software development application that contains several development tools in one package. An IDE may include tools such as a source code editor, a build automation tool, and a debugger. Examples of IDEs include Eclipse™ developed by Eclipse Foundation of Ottawa, Canada, ActiveState Komodo™ developed by ActiveState of Vancouver, Canada, IntelliJ IDEA developed by JetBrains of the Czech Republic, Oracle JDeveloper™ developed by Oracle Corporation of Redwood City, Calif., NetBeans developed by Oracle Corporation, Codenvy™ developed by Codenvy of San Francisco, Calif., Xcode® developed by Apple Corporation of Cupertino, Calif., and Microsoft® Visual Studio®, developed by Microsoft Corporation of Redmond, Wash. Code optimization refers to a method of code modification that improves code quality and/or efficiency. A program may be optimized so that it becomes a smaller size, consumes less memory, executes more rapidly, or performs fewer input/output operations. Code optimization may be performed, for example, by a specialized software tool or a built-in unit of a compiler (a so-called “optimizing compiler”). Code optimization is used in the development of many types of applications, including the development of video games, where developers may generate optimized builds in daily use (primarily for performance reasons). An optimized build results in machine code that is semantically equivalent to machine code generated without optimizations, but is configured in a way that fewer resources are used during execution of the optimized machine code (e.g., less memory, fewer procedure calls, etc.). As noted above, many developers use optimized build configurations for their daily developer build scenarios. This is a very common practice for game developers, who need their games to run at a particular speed to add visual effects, etc. Due to the introduction of certain optimizations (e.g., inlining, register allocation, common subexpression elimination, etc.), it is common for a developer that is debugging optimized code to observe a hopping program counter (the program counter jumps around in a manner that is not sequential), cross-jumping, the well-known roving variable phenomenon (e.g., a variable might be dead and its register is reused, assignment to a variable has been moved etc.), as well as other undesired phenomenon. Thus, such optimizations can make debugging the optimized code a difficult and frustrating experience for the average developer. | High | [
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Q: How do I convert the "name" and "content" attributes of specific meta tags into a JavaScript object literal? I have several meta tags that look like this: <meta name="Addan:id" content="2098949824982" /> <meta name="Addan:name" content="Addan Salahehin" /> How do I convert these meta tags (there is more than 1) into a JavaScript object that looks this: { "id" : "2098949824982" , "name" : "Addan Salahehin" } I've tried to use the forEach method but Addan isn't getting removed. I'd like to use Vanilla JS and not jQuery. A: You might be getting this error because you are not removing or checking for the "Addan:" part of your meta's name, try using this instead: let metas = {};
[...document.querySelectorAll("meta")].forEach(meta => {
const split = meta.name.split(":");
if (split[0].trim().toLowerCase() == "addan") {
metas[split[1]] = meta.content;
}
});
console.log(metas); <meta name="Addan:id" content="2098949824982" />
<meta name="Addan:name" content="Addan Salahehin" /> When you run the snippet, you should get this output: Object { id: "2098949824982", name: "Addan Salahehin" } NOTE: Here is a working code pen. | High | [
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Q: Open URI downloading corrupt files I am trying to download a .tar.gz file using Ruby. Upon download, the file is always corrupt in some way. I am using this code to download the file: require "open-uri" File.open('img.tar.gz', 'wb') do |fo| fo.write open('https://github.com/Arafatk/language-basics/blob/master/img.tar.gz').read end Is there a way to fix this? A: Change the file mode in the open call: open('https://github.com/Arafatk/language-basics/blob/master/img.tar.gz', "rb").read It was opening the file in text mode, when you wanted binary mode. You also needed to be using the proper URL to download a raw file from Github. In this case, the correct URL can be found by right-clicking the Raw link on the file's repo page (the original URL given), and that Raw URL is the one that contains the actual binary image that you're trying to download. Change the URL to this: https://github.com/Arafatk/language-basics/raw/master/img.tar.gz, and the change I suggested at the top of the answer works just fine. | High | [
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[ANTITHROMBOTIC MEDICATION IN PREGNANT WOMEN WITH PREVIOUS INTRAUTERINE GROWTH RESTRICTION]. To analyze pregnancy outcome in patients who were on antithrombotic medication (AM) because of previous pregnancy with fetal intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). The studied group (SG) included 21 pregnancies in 15 women with history of previous IUGR. The patients were on low dose aspirin (LDA) and/or low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). Pregnancy outcome was compared to the one in two more groups: 1) primary group (PG) including the previous 15 pregnancies with IUGR of the same women; 2) control group (CG) including 45 pregnancies of women matched for parity with the ones in the SG, with no history of IUGR and without medication. The SG, PG and CG were compared for the following: mean gestational age (g.a.) at birth, mean birth weight (BW), proportion of cases with early preeclampsia (PE), IUGR (total, moderate, and severe), intrauterine fetal death (IUFD), neonatal death (NND), admission to NICU, cesarean section (CS) because of chronic or acute fetal distress (FD) related to IUGR, PE or placental abruption. Student's t-test was applied to assess differences between the groups. P values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. The differences between the SG and the PG regarding mean g. a. at delivery (33.7 and 29.8 w.g. respectively) and the proportion of babies admitted to NICU (66.7% vs. 71.4%) were not statistically significant. The mean BW in the SG (2114,7 g.) was significantly higher than in the PG (1090.8 g.). In the SG compared with the PG there were significantly less cases of IUFD (14.3% and 53.3% respectively), early PE (9.5% vs. 46.7%) moderate and severe IUGR (10.5% and 36.8% vs. 41.7% and 58.3%). Neonatal mortality in the SG (5.6%) was significantly lower than in the PG (57.1%), The proportion of CS for FD was not significantly different--53.3% in the SG and 57.1% in the PG. On the other hand, comparison between the SG and the CG demonstrated significantly lower g.a. at delivery in the SG (33.7 vs. 38 w.g.) an lower BW (2114 vs. 3094 g). There were significantly more cases with IUGR in the SG compared to the CG--total, moderate and severe (47.4 %, 10.5% and 36.8% in the SG vs. 8.9%, 6.7% and 2.2% in the CG) and NICU admissions (66.7% vs. 4.4%). There were no cases in the control group with severe PE (9.5% in the SG), IUFD (14.3% in the SG), and CS for FD (53.3% in the SG). The proportion of pregnancies without complication in the SG (23.8%) was significantly lower than in the CG (86.7%). The outcome of pregnancies with AM because of previous fetal IUGR is improved compared to the index ones. However, it is less favorable compared to the outcome in matched cases with no history of IUGR in previous pregnancies. | High | [
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In this article, we're going to talk about players who are owned in 50% or less in Yahoo leagues who SHOULD be owned in more leagues. We discuss 3 players per position that we think should be owned in both shallow AND deep leagues for Week 12 and beyond. PLEASE NOTE: We have switched it up and ADDED a "Handcuff" Running Back list. QB 1. Ryan Tannehill (21% owned) - Since taking over the starting job in Week 7, Tannehill has been a solid fantasy asset. Over the past 4 games, Tannehill has averaged 254 yards and 2 TDs. He has no more BYE weeks to worry about PLUS he has a friendly fantasy schedule for the rest of the season (Jax, Ind, Oak, Hou, NO, and Hou). 2. Jacoby Brissett (38% owned) - Brissett returned from his Week 10 knee injury to the tune of 148 yards and a TD. Not great BUT considering Mack will be out indefinitely with a broken hand, I can see more work placed on Brissett's shoulders. *DEEP LEAGUE* 3. Jeff Driskel (3% owned) - Since taking over the starting duties, Driskel has averaged 239 passing yards, 44 rushing yards, 1.5 passing TDs, and even rushed for a TD last game. He's looking like a solid floor play in DEEP leagues for his rushing ability. RB 1. Jonathan Williams (3% owned) - The next two guys on this list (Williams and Scarbrough) are going to be on EVERY waiver wire article WITH GOOD REASON. Mack was having a career year before going down with a broken hand. Williams filled in ADMIRABLY after Mack went down to the tune of 13 caries for 116 yards and even added one catch for 31 yards. This is officially his backfield and needs to be the #1 waiver wire add this week. 2. Bo Scarbrough (1% owned) - I had a feeling that Patricia would give Scarbrough 5-8 carries after promoting him BUT to get 14 carries fresh off the practice squad was insane! With Bo Scarbrough, J.D. McKissic, and Ty Johnson forming a RB committee in Detroit, it'll be hard to fully trust Scarbrough BUT I'm willing to roll the dice and use a high waiver priority to see what happens next. 3. Kalen Ballage (37% owned) - CALLING ALL DESPERATE FANTASY OWNERS: Ballage is available in 63% of fantasy leagues. He's not very good, but he's getting consistent touches and if you're in desperate need of a RB or FLEX play for next week and beyond, you could TECHNICALLY do worse than Ballage. * HANDCUFF SPECIAL * It's officially Handcuff SZN! The following Running Backs are widely available across Yahoo leagues and DESERVE to be owned in case of an injury. If you have room at the end of your bench then you should consider stashing one more more of these guys. Even if you don't own any of the top stud running backs, you should consider adding these guys as a potential playoff lottery ticket. Reggie Bonnafon (2%) Alexander Mattison (29%) Tony Pollard (12%) Rashaad Penny (20%) Gus Edwards (7%) WR 1. Darius Slayton (25% owned) - With Shepherd possibly missing the rest of the season with concussion issues, Slayton is looking like a value pickup for the rest of the year. Before his Week 11 BYE, Slayton enjoyed a game where he saw 14 targets for 10 catches, 121 yards and 2 TDs. WOW! Give him a look as a WR3/FLEX play for the rest of the season or as long as Shepherd is sidelined. UPDATE : Sterling Shepherd (40% owned) returned to practice on Monday, which is an encouraging sign. He may be worth a speculative pickup along with Slayton. I still believe Slayton will have value if Shepherd returns. Keep an eye on this situation. 2. Randall Cobb (27% owned) - For the past two games, Cobb is averaging 7.5 targets for 5 catches, 111 yards and a TD. Those are VALUABLE numbers, and he is looking like Dak's safety valve, which holds solid value. *DEEP LEAGUE* 3. Tim Patrick (0% owned) - Patrick returned from IR to make his season debut where he saw 8 targets for 4 catches and 77 yards. He's 6'4 and already has the trust of Broncos QB Brandon Allen. He's looking like a fine pickup in deeper leagues. TE 1. Ryan Griffin (3% owned) - How could I not put him on this list after he exploded for in Week 11 for 5 catches, 109 yards and TD? He has Darnold's trust and has a solid floor in all leagues sizes. Before last week's debacle, he was received 8 targets for 6 catches and 50 yards. I'd say that's his floor with room for more. 2. Dallas Goedert (19% owned) - Despite being the backup to Ertz, Goedert is the #17 ranked TE in fantasy. He keeps producing consistently low-end numbers at a scarce position. Last week, he received 6 targets and turned that into 3 catches for 36 yards and a TD. *DEEP LEAGUE* 3. Cameron Brate (2% owned) - It seems that Winston has completely shifted his focus OFF of O.J. Howard and only has eyes for Brate. It's hard to argue that point when he received 14 targets in Week 11 vs 1 target for Howard. Add Brate in DEEP leagues. DEF & K Streamers & Pickups for Week 11 (60% or less) DEF 1. Browns (48% owned) vs Dolphins 2. Titans (36% owned) vs Jaguars *DEEP LEAGUE* 3. Lions (7% owned) at Redskins K 1. Nick Folk (29% owned) vs Cowboys 2. Jason Myers (27% owned) at Eagles *DEEP LEAGUE* 3. Younghoe Koo (4% owned) vs Buccaneers I hope you found our list helpful! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need advice! Follow us on twitter: @AintDunneYet & @starks_industry @AintDunneYet & @starks_industry #TeamFollowBack Don't forget to subscribe to NewLifeFantasy.com mailing list and sign up as a member for FREE to get all updates from us. Also, please subscribe to Take A Ride Podcast and to our YouTube Channel . It helps us keep the site, podcast, and YouTube channel going. God bless you and let's win Week 12 together! Jacob W. Dunne | Mid | [
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Brewed in the USA since 1849, Schlitz defines timeless taste. Crisp and light with a faint sweetness, the beer that made Milwaukee famous is finished with a prime blend of Cascade, Mt. Hood and Williamette hops. This refreshing icon is for those who appreciate heritage and premium craftsmanship. Schlitz dates back to 1849, when German immigrant, August Krug, began brewing beer in his Milwaukee restaurant’s basement. Twenty-year-old Joseph Schlitz immigrates to Milwaukee from Germany and is hired by Krug to handle his restaurant and brewery’s bookkeeping. | Mid | [
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Q: command to remove row from a data frame Possible Duplicate: How to delete a row in R I can't figure out how to simply remove row (n) from a dataframe in R. R's documentation and intro manual are so horribly written, they are virtually zero help on this very simple problem. Also, every explanation i've found here/ on google is for removing rows that contain strings, or duplicates, etc, which have been excessively advanced for my problem and lead me to introduce more bugs and get nowhere. I just want to remove a row. Thanks in advance for your help. fyi the list is in the variable eld, which has 5 columns and 33 rows. I would like to remove row 14. I initialized eld with the following command eld <- read.table("election2012.txt") so my desired result is eldNew <- eld(minus row 14) A: eldNew <- eld[-14,] See ?"[" for a start ... For ‘[’-indexing only: ‘i’, ‘j’, ‘...’ can be logical vectors, indicating elements/slices to select. Such vectors are recycled if necessary to match the corresponding extent. ‘i’, ‘j’, ‘...’ can also be negative integers, indicating elements/slices to leave out of the selection. (emphasis added) edit: looking around I notice How to delete the first row of a dataframe in R? , which has the answer ... seems like the title should have popped to your attention if you were looking for answers on SO? edit 2: I also found How do I delete rows in a data frame? , searching SO for delete row data frame ... Also http://rwiki.sciviews.org/doku.php?id=tips:data-frames:remove_rows_data_frame | Mid | [
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Just this week, President Obama put pen to paper and signed a bill that will make unlocking a cell phone legal again. This new law allows consumers to unlock their devices so that they can switch service providers after their contracts are up. This aims to make it easier for customers to change companies without having to put the money down for a new phone. The bill was approved by Congress in mid-July. Before this, unlocking cell phones had been illegal since 2012. Several of you see this as a good step, especially when it comes to saving money. But others think it violates some of our privacy rules. "I think that if you sign a contract with a company then you should honor that contract. The federal government is getting involved and telling other telecommunications that you have to break that contract that a person voluntarily signs. I don't think it's the federal government's business. I think they should stay away from the private markets," said John Humbertson, Marion County resident. The move is expected to increase competition and choice between wireless carriers. Share Add your Comment You must have an active WDTV.COM user account to post comments. Please login to your account, or create your free account today! | Mid | [
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Interactions of nano-oxides with low-molecular-weight organic acids in a contaminated soil. Various low-molecular-weight organic acids (LMWOAs) play an important role in the mobilisation of contaminants and their subsequent uptake by plants. Nano-maghemite (NM) and an amorphous Mn oxide (AMO) were investigated for their stabilisation potential under simulated rhizosphere conditions in terms of their use during chemical stabilisation and aided phytostabilisation of metal(loid)s in contaminated soils. In order to understand the reactivity of these potential sorbents of contaminants in soils and subsequent mobility of metal(loid)s, a set of time-dependent batch leaching experiments was performed using a mix of acetic, lactic, citric, malic and formic acids simulating root exudates. Despite being relatively unstable under given conditions, the AMO proved to be an efficient amendment for rapid stabilisation of both metals and As compared to NM. Generally, low pH (∼ 4) and the presence of citrate complexes resulted in higher mobility of metals in the non- and NM-amended soil. In contrast, the presence of AMO in the soil accelerated the neutralisation reactions related to pH increase and (co-) precipitation of secondary Fe/Mn/Al oxyhydroxides. Mineralogical transformations of the AMO showed to be crucial for contaminant immobilisation. | Mid | [
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// Copyright 2019 The Cloud Robotics Authors // // Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); // you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. // You may obtain a copy of the License at // // http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 // // Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software // distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, // WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. // See the License for the specific language governing permissions and // limitations under the License. package v1alpha1 import ( metav1 "k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/apis/meta/v1" "k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/runtime" "k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/runtime/schema" ) var SchemeGroupVersion = schema.GroupVersion{Group: "apps.cloudrobotics.com", Version: "v1alpha1"} var ( // TODO: move SchemeBuilder with zz_generated.deepcopy.go to k8s.io/api. // localSchemeBuilder and AddToScheme will stay in k8s.io/kubernetes. SchemeBuilder runtime.SchemeBuilder localSchemeBuilder = &SchemeBuilder AddToScheme = localSchemeBuilder.AddToScheme ) func init() { // We only register manually written functions here. The registration of the // generated functions takes place in the generated files. The separation // makes the code compile even when the generated files are missing. localSchemeBuilder.Register(addKnownTypes) } // Resource takes an unqualified resource and returns a Group qualified GroupResource func Resource(resource string) schema.GroupResource { return SchemeGroupVersion.WithResource(resource).GroupResource() } // Adds the list of known types to the given scheme. func addKnownTypes(scheme *runtime.Scheme) error { scheme.AddKnownTypes(SchemeGroupVersion, &App{}, &AppList{}, &AppRollout{}, &AppRolloutList{}, &ChartAssignment{}, &ChartAssignmentList{}, &ResourceSet{}, &ResourceSetList{}, ) scheme.AddKnownTypes(SchemeGroupVersion, &metav1.Status{}, ) metav1.AddToGroupVersion(scheme, SchemeGroupVersion) return nil } | Mid | [
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Beer Vs Wine… (Yawn..) By The Beer Wrangler, on May 22nd, 2012 Google Beer v Wine and you will get many blogs, magazine articles and special events geared towards this eternal battle of the beverages. This usually comes from the beer sector of the publishing/blogging world as the wine folk don’t feel they have to prove anything. Beer people feel they need to prove how good modern craft beer is and how versatile it can be. This is a fair point, there is much ignorance amongst the general public about what beer actually is! Many still see beer as an inferior product, mass produced for the masses and hoi polloi to lubricate themselves at the end of the working week. Most, in the English speaking world, view wine as a luxury product with elitist overtones; visions of snooty French sommeliers and posh types using overly flowery descriptors abound. So how do we reconcile these two beverages? Is it just a case of blue collar vs white collar, that tired old stereotypical struggle of the classes? Far from it in my opinion. I have been told/asked after I have introduced myself as a beer blogger that “oh, so you’re a beer person, not a wine person then?” I never thought I had to choose! I enjoy writing about beer because I think I have more to say, and wine blogs outnumber beer blogs about 10-1. Wine in Southern Europe has always been a drink for all, from the labouring peasant to the aristocrat in the palace. Likewise in Britain and Germany beer was a drink enjoyed by the Lord of the Manor as well as the serf in the fields. So why are there a thousand beer v wine articles out there? I think beer has an inferiority complex, a kind of small man syndrome, always trying to start a fight. Sometimes beer is just the thing and other times wine is the one that fits the bill. Beer has some great food pairings, but wine can do as well. There is no fight, let peace break out! I like both! I just choose to write about beer. 1 comment to Beer Vs Wine… (Yawn..) I’m with ya as far as the stigma that beer is a “peasant drink” but I have a few other insights. 1) Advertising – Beer is consistently marketed for events like BBQs, parties, etc. with all sorts of funny tricks, mascots, and {insert perturbed sigh here} bikini clad women. Imagine if wine companies started using sex to move their product, then I think the thought process would shift. 2) Mainstream Beer Knowledge – The vast majority of domestic beer consumers are flat out ignorant. They’re not necessarily dumb…just ignorant. They don’t know that they’re imbibing an adjunct product. With the advances of craft beer in the sales industry, the BIG 3 has had to try and come up with creative flavours to keep their clientele (i.e. Iced Tea beer, Lime, and now Mojito). I’m sure they would’ve done Bacon beer but the craft beer industry just beat them to the punch. 3) Tastings – We all hear about wine tastings but not so much about Beer Tastings. If more of the latter are done, then people’s views will shift. 4) Glassware – We all know that wine is about having the right glass but most people don’t know that beer is the same. 5) Alcohol percentage – Beer rates between, on average about 5% abv right? Red Wine for example is what, around 11-14%. If someone were to consume the same volume of wine as they do beer, that’s a recipe for a wicked hangover (which I’ve done, yes, yes, it was dumb). So, with that said, the average person will reach for easier drinking which leads to my next point. 6)The Dreaded Sweet Tooth – N. America has a sweet tooth that needs to be yanked…badly. Beer, when compared to red wine, is sweeter. Sure we could compare to white wine but the average N. American guy tends to run away and flee with arms waving away from white wine considering it a “girly” drink. All of the above, IMHO, boil down to lack of education on the consumer’s part. I find with wine, the more you know, the more you DON’T know. How do we shift that? I tend to do it one person at a time. I don’t look to ‘convert’ from wine to beer…just enlighten. And also enlighten to craft beer, all the way. For the record, I like both wine and beer. I confess beer is my preference but that may change. Thanks for reading and letting me post, Slainte, BeerLearner | Low | [
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GQ: Why did Marie jump so quickly to the conclusion that Walt needs to die? Brandt: She’s really angry. That said, I think if she saw him in danger, she would help him. I think that’s how she would react. But she knows that he put Hank’s life in jeopardy, and that is just a deal breaker for her. And also, my sister’s in danger, and the kids had to come live with us because nobody’s safe in your house? He fucked up. And it wasn’t by accident. It wasn’t that Walt didn’t have a choice in this. I feel like, as a viewer, I rooted for Walt much longer than I really should have. But then once it got to be where it was just like, no regard for anybody else, then I got mad at him.**** GQ: Marie also tried to get Holly of the house a few episodes ago, and had she done that, Walt wouldn’t have been able to take her. Brandt: I think he didn’t want to go down alone; that’s such a fear. And I feel like his family broke down with that line where he’s like, "WE’RE A FAMILY!" [Laughs] It’s like, oh my god. GQ: Do you think Marie intuited at all what had happened to Hank, prior to that devastating moment when Walt called the house? Brandt: She has so much faith in him. She just believes he’s coming home. It’s like, did you read The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion? She talks about when her husband died, and how she thought, "Wait. They don’t know on the other coast yet, so he’s still alive there." Just the tricks you play when you just really can’t accept that this person is gone. And I feel that with Marie and Hank. I think she just really can’t accept it. For her, god, she would really need to see that body. He’s her rock of Gibraltar. He makes it through everything. I feel like he’s that cop who always had a lot of close calls, and he’s the tough guy they sent out to be in the worst situations, and he always comes back a hero. And this time, it was so close. Watching it, it was like, "God, if he just would have left earlier!"**** GQ: Marie and Skyler have been pitted against each other this season, but now they’ve both lost their husbands. Does this put them back on the same side? **Brandt: **It felt to me like, Marie’s at their house, so whether she would admit it or not, she’s looking to her sister to hold her up. But also, everything’s changed now. When we shot that scene where Marie finds out [about Walt] and talks to Skyler and starts putting everything together, I kept saying to Anna, "It’s just so sad." I always loved that relationship between the sisters. And that’s gone. That will never be the same. If Marie could forgive her, or even if Marie could forget about it, it will never be the same. It’s the fallout from what Walt has done. It’s like an earthquake that just keeps rumbling further and further and further. GQ: So you’re on a comedy now. How has your life changed now that you’re telling jokes instead of doing really tense dramatic scenes? Brandt: Honestly, physically, it feels a little easier. It just really takes a toll on you, the drama. And I’ve done intense guest stars and recurring roles, things like that. But the way Bryan and Aaron have done this for years, I really was like, "God, I don’t know." I think you really just need that hiatus. Thank god_ Breaking Bad_ was just 13 episodes instead of 22 or something like that_. [Laughs]_ But I can tell you, we had a lot of fun at _Breaking Bad. _You have to. If I can keep it light in between scenes, then that helps me dig down further than if I try and stay at that constant place all day. That’s just me. Every actor’s got their thing. But that’s what I do. And it was a much more fun set to be on than you would think. Also, Bryan is hilarious. | Low | [
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--- abstract: 'The bright X-ray selected BL Lac object 1ES1101–232 shows a flat X-ray spectrum, making it detectable with high statistics over the wide BeppoSAX energy range. We have observed it in two different epochs with BeppoSAX, and found a variation of the flux of about 30% that can be explained by a change in the spectral index above the synchrotron peak. We present here the data and infer limits on the strength of the magnetic field based on models of emission for High-frequency peaked BL Lacs.' author: - 'Anna Wolter$^1$, Gabriele Ghisellini$^1$, Gianpiero Tagliaferri$^1$, Fabrizio Tavecchio$^1$, Alessandro Caccianiga$^2$' title: | Hard synchrotron BL Lacs:\ the case of 1ES 1101-232 --- Introduction ============ Overall spectral energy distributions (SED) of BL Lacs and blazars in general show two broad peaks: the synchrotron one at low energies and the inverse Compton scattering peak at high energies. The position of the synchrotron peak defines different classes of BL Lacs: the HBL (High-peaked BL Lacs) and the LBL (Low-peaked BL Lacs). Ghisellini et al. (1998) and Fossati et al. (1998) propose a sequence for blazars in which the energy of the peak is anti-correlated with the bolometric luminosity, and fainter objects, as HBL, should have a peak in the UV–X-ray band. 1ES 1101–232 (z=0.186) is an extreme case of HBL in which the synchrotron component peaks in the X-ray band ($\sim$ 1 keV), as shown by our previous observation (Wolter et al. 1998). Even if not as extreme as that of the flaring states of Mkn 501 (Pian et al. 1998) and 1ES 2344+514 (Catanese et al. 1998), the SED of 1ES 1101–232 makes it a good candidate for TeV emission. X-ray data ========== has observed 1ES1101–232 on two occasions, on 4 Jan 97 and 19 Jun 98. A single power law fit with Galactic absorption at low energy is rejected for both observations, while a broken power law yields an acceptable $\chi^2$. In Wolter et al. (1999) all the details of the fits are reported. The broken power law model is preferred, from a statistical point of view besides for physical reasons, even over a single power law with intrinsic absorption. The PDS observations, being so short, are not of sufficient statistical significance to put a real constraint on the spectrum. The position of the break energy ($E_0$) and the slope of the low energy part of spectrum ($\alpha_1$) are the same in the two observations within the errors. On the contrary, the portion of the spectrum at higher energies (i.e. above $E_0$) has changed between the two observations. We therefore fit the two datasets together, by using an appropriate model; the best fit of a broken power law model, in which only the high energy index $\alpha_2$ is untied between the two observations, is acceptable (see Table 1). The fluxes are consistent with those obtained by the separate fits. Only the intensity above 2 keV changed (of $\sim 32\%$) between the two observations. Even if the flux variation is small, this result might bear an impact on spectral variability models in BL Lacs. Spectral Energy Distribution ============================ 0.2cm By using the same data as reported in Wolter et al. (1998) and adding the second observation we construct the SED of Figure 1 and 2. Furthermore, 1ES1101-232 has been observed on the nights of 19-27 May 1998 with the Durham University Mark 6 atmospheric $\check{\rm C}$erenkov telescope (Chadwick et al. 1999). The source was not detected and an upper limit of $f_{TeV}$ ($> 300$ GeV) = 3.7 $\times 10^{-11}$ photons cm$^{-2}$ s$^{-1}$ has been derived from the observation. This value also has been plotted in Figure 1. --------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- Date $\alpha_1$ $\alpha_2$ $E_0$ F$^{\rm a}$ $\chi^2$ (dof) En. index En. index keV Jan ’97 0.64(0.51-0.76) 0.97(0.93-1.03) 1.28(1.16-1.41) 38.7 455.2(397) Jun ’98 same 1.31(1.27-1.35) same 25.5 --------- ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- Broken p.l. with $N_{\rm H}$=$N_{\rm H}^{\rm Gal}$; $\alpha_1$ and $E_0$ tied between the two datasets.\ $^{\rm a}$ Unabsorbed flux \[2-10 keV\] in $10^{-12} \ecs$. \[fit2\] We can reproduce the observed SED by using the homogeneous Synchrotron–Self Compton model described in detail in Ghisellini et al. (1998). A power-law distribution of electrons with slope $n$ and minimum Lorentz factor $\gamma_{min}$ is continuously injected in a spherical region with radius $R$. The source is in relativistic motion toward the observer and relativistic effects are expressed by the Doppler factor $\delta $. Electrons are free to cool and form the low energy flat spectrum with spectral index $\alpha =0.5$. The model over-imposed on the SED is derived assuming a radius of $R=1\times10^{16}$ cm, $\delta$=15, $L_{\rm inj}^{\rm intr.}=9.3 \times 10^{41}$ erg/s; $\gamma_{max}=4 \times 10^6$, with no external photons. The slope of the injected electrons is $s$=2.7 (1998) or $s$=1.95 (1997). $B$ = 0.6 Gauss (and $\gamma_{min}^{inj} = 5. \times 10^4$) for the continuous line; $B$ = 1.2 Gauss (and $\gamma_{min}^{inj} = 3. \times 10^4$) for the dashed line. Magnetic field ============== A small change in the magnetic field, while still consistent with the X-ray () observations (see Figure 1), produces a very different TeV emission. The TeV band data can therefore put stringent constraints on the magnetic field. The TeV upper limit indicates that the Compton peak cannot be higher than the synchrotron peak (${L_C / L_S} \leq 1$); using the analytical relations discussed in Tavecchio et al. (1998) we can calculate the minimum $B$ allowed by the observed TeV upper limit for different values of $\nu _c$ and $\delta $. The values that produce a SED in agreement with both the X-ray spectra and the TeV upper limit are very similar to those found for Mkn 501 (e.g. $\delta=15$ and $B$=0.2 G; Kataoka et al. 1999) implying that the physical conditions of the two sources are also quite similar. Conclusions =========== The X-ray spectrum of 1ES 1101-232 is fitted by a broken power law (a single or an absorbed power law are not statistically acceptable) with a break at 1.3 - 1.9 keV. From the first to the second observation, the spectrum varied at high energies, becoming softer (steeper). The flux has therefore decreased by about 32%, in the 2-10 keV band. The TeV observation has not yielded a detection. However, since the TeV emission is largely sensitive to parameters like the magnetic field that produces the Synchrotron emission, interesting limits can be put on this quantity. Of course, more sensitive TeV instruments will produce more stringent constraints on the higher energy part of the spectrum and therefore on the emission mechanisms. Multifrequency, simultaneous observations (e.g. optical, X-ray, TeV) will thus allow us to explain the variability of the sources, both from the energetic and the spectral distribution point of view. This work has received partial financial support from the Italian Space Agency and from the European Commission, TMR Programme, Research Network Contract ERBFMRXCT96-0034 “CERES” \[C\]atanese M. et al., 1998, ApJ, 501, 616. \[C\]hadwick P.M. et al., 1999, ApJ, 513, 161. \[F\]ossati G. et al., 1998, MNRAS, 299, 433. \[G\]hisellini G. et al., 1998, MNRAS, 301, 451. \[K\]ataoka, J., et al. 1999, ApJ, 514, 138. \[P\]ian E. et al., 1998, ApJL, 492, L17. \[T\]avecchio F. et al. 1998, ApJ, 509, 608. \[W\]olter A. et al. 1998, A&A, 335, 899. \[W\]olter A. et al. 1999, A&A, submitted. | Mid | [
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WASHINGTON — Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron brought their public friendship to new heights during a Washington encounter this week — embracing, touching hands and even sharing a fraternal kiss. The shows of affection culminated Tuesday, half-way through Macron's three-day state visit to the United States, when the U.S. president clasped the French leader's hand and planted a kiss on his cheek, announcing to the world's press corps that he "really likes this guy." But behind the displays of warmth, Trump offered few actual concessions to his guest's policy agenda, leaving him and Europe at large in a state of uncertainty on a range of hot-button strategic and commercial matters. On the Iran nuclear accord, which Trump has threatened to tear up; on the future security situation in Syria, where Trump has said he wants to quickly withdraw all U.S. troops; on the threat of trade tariffs, where an exemption for the European Union is due to expire next month — Trump moved little off his initial positions. That's despite Macron's announcement Tuesday of a "new deal" with Iran that would replace one that Trump has threatened to abandon by May 12. “I’m not going to say what I’ll do, even if you have an inkling” — U.S. President Donald Trump told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron As for the Trump-Macron friendship, the Washington encounter made it look more like a one-way street than one founded on common views. "We made proposals, we advanced arguments," said a senior adviser to the French president on the condition of anonymity, summing up more than two hours of discussions between the French and U.S. leaders Tuesday. "I think they had a discussion that went in the right direction." The official declined to say how Trump had responded to Macron's arguments on trade tariffs, Iran or Syria, adding only that Trump has agreed to the need for a global solution concerning Iran's involvement in various regional conflicts. New Iran deal, or no Iran deal? That cautious tone contrasted with Macron's enthusiasm from the stump during his joint press conference with Trump. Hailing "major advancements" on strategic issues, Macron announced a "new deal" on Iran that would complement the one that Trump had savaged minutes earlier in comments that seemed to take the French president by surprise. Macron said that France had presented a new framework for a deal that would address U.S. concerns on four points: the development of ballistic missiles, "sunset clauses" covering the expiration of certain sanctions against Iran, verification of Iran's nuclear and weapons programs and its role in neighboring countries, namely Syria and Yemen. The Trump-Merkel encounter is unlikely to bring the same display of affection as with Macron. Such a "new deal" would not replace the current one, but expand on it. "We're not going to tear up an accord to go nowhere, we're going to build a new accord that's broader," said Macron, adding that he still saw no "Plan B" to the Obama-era deal with Iran. Trump welcomed the proposals and said he had taken on the French leader's idea that any accord would have to address Iran's regional role. But Trump stopped short of saying that the United States had signed on to the new deal, or that he would keep Washington in the current one before a May 12 deadline. "I'm not going to say what I'll do, even if you have an inkling," he said, turning to the French president. Instead Trump attacked a deal that "should never have been done," blasting "previous administrations'" efforts to resolve the standoff with Iran. The lack of commitment left open the possibility that Trump would pull the United States out the current deal on May 12 — a scenario that French diplomats previously warned could endanger regional security, and invite other powers, namely Israel, to act preemptively against Tehran. Asked whether other European states had signed on to the French proposal, the senior aide said that Macron had spoken to British and German leaders about it before coming to the United States. "We advanced a proposal that would avoid us ending up with nothing," said the aide, who added that Iran was not favorable to overhauling the accord, or renegotiating any of its parts. On Syria, where the French president said that he had "convinced" Trump to keep American troops on the ground for a longer period, the U.S. leader was similarly non-committal. He said that while he wanted to "get them out," he recognized that removing all military assets would leave a window open to other countries, particularly Iran, to deepen their influence in Syria, and that U.S. troops would not leave "right away." Trade tensions intact Another major issue in focus for the trip was Trump's trade tariffs, and an exemption for the European Union set to expire in May. While both leaders underscored the need for "reciprocity" in trade, the U.S. president made no commitment to extend the exemption or make it permanent. During their discussions, an aide said that Macron had pressed the point that "we cannot conceive of a trade war among allies," and that France would only speak "in concert with Europe" on trade. "We put across the point that the exemptions should be extended," added the aide, who sat in on discussions with senior U.S. officials following Macron's bilateral talks with Trump. Underscoring "progress" on commercial issues, French officials pointed to U.S. commitments to delay the implementation of sanctions targeting Russian oligarchs by six months as a direct response to French concerns that such measures would hurt their companies. "There was a desire to understand our concerns, to take them into account," said the aide. But on trade, the officials got no firm commitment from Trump that Europe would be exempt from the tariffs. As Macron rounded out his visit to the United States — with an address to Congress planned for Wednesday in which he would emphasize "democratic values" — issues opposing the EU to the United States will be left for German Chancellor Angela Merkel to address when she travels to the United States on Friday. The Trump-Merkel encounter is unlikely to bring the same display of affection as with Macron. But the German leader faces the same underlying challenge with the American president: lifting the cloud of uncertainty that hangs over U.S.-EU relations. | Low | [
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Q: iterating value over java 8 I have the following code in Java 8 List<CategoryTranslation> categoriesTranslation = categoriesRepository.findByLanguageId(languageId); List<CategoryDTO> categoryList = categoriesTranslation .stream() .map(x -> categoriesAdapter.category2DTO(x)) .collect(Collectors.toList()); This works correctly , but I need to convert like this. List<CategoryTranslation> categoriesTranslation = categoriesRepository.findByLanguageId(languageId); List<CategoryDTO> categoryList = new ArrayList<CategoryDTO>(); for (CategoryTranslation categoryTranslation : categoriesTranslation) { CategoryDTO categoryDTO = categoriesAdapter.category2DTO(categoryTranslation); categoryDTO.setTotal(categoryRepository.countTotalArticlesByCategory(categoryDTO.getCategoryId(), languageId)); categoryList.add(categoryDTO); } I know that I could use the adapter but I don't like to use a JPA in Adapter. A: Just create a method categorty2DTOWithTotal(CategoryTranslation ct, Long? languiageId). Otherwise you'd have to call forEach, but it's a terminating method so you couldn't group it into a list. In theory if setting total would result in sensible mapping, you could introduce a method which does that, but here it seems like a bit of a stretch. void aMethod(Long? languageId) { List<CategoryTranslation> categoriesTranslation = categoriesRepository .findByLanguageId(languageId); List<CategoryDTO> categoryList = categoriesTranslation .stream() .map(x -> category2DTOWithTotal(x, languageId)) .collect(Collectors.toList()); } CategoryDTO category2DTOWithTotal(CategoryTranslation ct, Long? languageId) { CategoryDTO categoryDTO = categoriesAdapter.category2DTO(categoryTranslation); categoryDTO.setTotal( categoryRepository.countTotalArticlesByCategory( categoryDTO.getCategoryId(), languageId ) ); return categoryDTO; } Or, you could set total later: void aMethod(Long? languageId) { List<CategoryDTO> categoryList = categoriesTranslation .stream() .map(categoriesAdapter::category2DTO) .collect(Collectors.toList()); categoryList.forEach(dto -> dto.setTotal( categoryRepository.countTotalArticlesByCategory( categoryDTO.getCategoryId(), languageId ) ); } And for completeness, a mappable version of setting total: void aMethod(Long? languageId) { List<CategoryTranslation> categoriesTranslation = categoriesRepository .findByLanguageId(languageId); List<CategoryDTO> categoryList = categoriesTranslation .stream() .map(categoriesAdapter::category2DTO) .map(x -> setTotal(x, languageId)) .collect(Collectors.toList()); } CategoryDTO setTotal(CategoryDTO ctd, Long? languageId) { ctd.setTotal( categoryRepository.countTotalArticlesByCategory(ctd.getCategoryId(), languageId) ); return ctd; } | Mid | [
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Q: Run-away functions Let $f:\mathbb{R}\rightarrow\mathbb{R}$ be a continuous function. We say that f has the run-away property if for every compact subset $K\subseteq \mathbb{R}$ there is some positive integer N such that for every $n \geq N$ $$ f^n(K) \cap K = \emptyset. $$ Some toy examples include: $f(x)=x+b$ for non-zero b. $f(x)=\exp(x)$. Some non-examples are: $f(x)=x^2 - b$ for positive b (since iterates of any compact neighborhood of the root of $x^2 -x -b$ always contain that fixed point). $f(x)=\sin(x)$ (since the compact $[-1,1]$ is never escaped). In general is there a known sufficient condition on f for it to be run-away? Thoughts: It seems that unbounded range (not necessarily surjective), and no periodic points are necessary... A: As noted in the question's comments by Aleksei Kulikov, a necessary and sufficient condition is given by the following: Theorem 1 A real continuous function f is a runaway function iff $f(x)=x$ has no solution for $x\in \mathbb{R}$. To prove this we need the following lemma: Lemma Let $f$ be continuous on $\mathbb{R}$ and $f(x)>x$ for all $x \in \mathbb{R}$. Then for any real values $x$ and $u$ with $x<u$ $$\exists_{N \in \mathbb{N}} \mid \forall_{n\geq N} f^{(n)}(x) > u,$$ and $N$ can be chosen to be less than $1+(u-x)/G$ where $G=\min_{s \in [x,u]} (f(s)-s)$. Proof Since $g(x)=f(x)-x$ is continuous, by the extreme value theorem it attains its bounds on $[x,u]$ and in particular there exists $\theta \in [x,u]$ s.t. $g(\theta)\leq g(t)$ for all $t \in [x,u]$. Since $f(x)>x$ for all $x$, $g(\theta)>0$. Hence there exists real $G=g(\theta)>0$ s.t. $f(s)\geq s+G$, for all $s \in [x,u].$ We know that $f(x)\geq x+G$. If $f(x)>u$ we are done so assume that $f(x)\in [x,u]$. Then by the above we have $f^{(2)}(x)=f(f(x))\geq f(x)+G\geq x+2G$. Clearly by induction we can prove $$\forall_{n \in \mathbb{N}}f^{(n)}(x)\leq u \implies \forall_{n \in \mathbb{N}}f^{(n)}(x)\geq x+nG.$$ However if we choose $n>(u-x)/G$ then $f^{(n)}(x)\geq x+nG > x+(u-x)=u$. This is a contradiction. Hence there must exist an $N \in \mathbb{N}$ s.t. $f^{(N)}(x)>u$ and then clearly since $f(t)>t$ for all $t \in \mathbb{R}$, $f^{(n)}(x)>f^{(n-1)}(x)>\dotsb>f^{(N)}(x)>u$ for all $n\geq N$. Clearly $N$ can be chosen to not exceed $1+(u-x)/G$ and we are done. $\blacksquare$ Proof of Theorem 1 If $f(x)=x$ for some $x\in \mathbb{R}$ then the non-empty compact set $X=\{x\}$ is fixed by $f$ and hence $f^{(n)}(X)\cap X = X \cap X = X\neq \emptyset$ for all $n \in \mathbb{N}$. Thus $f$ is not a runaway function. If $f(x)\neq x$ for any $x\in \mathbb{R}$ then since $f$ is continuous either $f(x)>x$ or $f(x)<x$ for all $x\in \mathbb{R}$. This is because if the continuous function $g(x)=f(x)-x$ takes both strictly positive and strictly negative values then by the intermediate value theorem it has a real root $a$ which satisfies $f(a)=a$. Assume wlog $f(x)>x$ for all $x$ (for the other case take continuous $f_1(x)=-f(-x)>x$). Take any interval $[a,b]$. Lemma 1 then says that for any $x\in[a,b]$ we can find $h(x) \in \mathbb{Z}_{>0}$ s.t. $\forall_{n\geq h(x)} f^{(n)}(x) > b$ and $h(x)$ can be chosen to not exceed $1+(b-x)/G$ where $G=\min_{s \in [a,b]} (f(s)-s)$. However $1+(b-x)/G<1+(b-a)/G$ and $G'=\min_{s \in [a,b]} (f(s)-s)\leq G = \min_{s \in [x,b]} (f(s)-s)$, and since $f(x)-x$ is continuous, by the extreme value theorem, the minimum is attained at some point $\mu \in [a,b]$. Thus $G'=f(\mu)-\mu>0$. Hence $h(x)$ can be chosen not to exceed $h=1+(b-a)/G'$ where $G'=\min_{s \in [a,b]} (f(s)-s)>0$. Thus for any $x\in[a,b]$ we can find $h \in \mathbb{Z}_{>0}$ s.t. $\forall_{n\geq h} f^{(n)}(x) > b$. Clearly this implies that $\forall_{n\geq h} f^{(n)}([a,b]) \cap [a,b] = \emptyset$. Now any compact set $S$ in $\mathbb{R}$ is bounded hence we can find a closed interval $[a,b]$ which contains it. By the above we can find $h \in \mathbb{Z}_{>0}$ s.t. $\forall_{n\geq h} f^{(n)}([a,b]) \cap [a,b] = \emptyset $ which implies that $$\forall_{n\geq h}( f^{(n)}(S)\cap S \subset f^{(n)}([a,b]) \cap [a,b] = \emptyset ).$$ Hence we have proved that $f$ is a runaway function if there does not exist $x\in \mathbb{R}$ s.t. $f(x)=x$. This, combined with the first implication, proves the result. $\blacksquare$ | Mid | [
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Tex Erwin Ross Emil "Tex" Erwin (December 22, 1885 – April 5, 1953) was a professional baseball player from 1905 to 1921. He played six years in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Detroit Tigers (1908), Brooklyn Superbas (1910–14), and Cincinnati Reds (1914). Early years Erwin was born in Forney, Texas, in 1885. He began his professional baseball career playing for the Fort Worth Panthers of the Texas League during the 1905 and 1906 seasons. He also played 11 games for the St. Paul Saints in the American Association during the 1906 season. In 1907, he played for the Topeka White Sox in the Western Association. In late August 1907, Erwin made his major league debut with the Detroit Tigers. He appeared in only eight games for Detroit and did not appear in any of the Tigers' postseason games in the 1907 World Series. After his brief stint with the Tigers, Erwin returned to the minor leagues, playing for the Rochester Bronchos of the Eastern League in 1908 and 1909. Brooklyn In August 1909, Erwin was purchased from Rochester by the Brooklyn Superbas of the National League. He played at the catcher position for Brooklyn from 1910 to 1914. In November 1912, the Sporting Life newspaper published a front-page photo profile of Erwin. The newspaper described him as "the rising young catcher of the Brooklyn National League." The profile indicated that Erwin was married and made his permanent home in Rochester, New York, though his family lived in Galveston, Texas. In June 1913, Erwin suffered two fractures in his arm when Heinie Zimmerman of the Cubs slid into him at home plate. His playing time was limited thereafter. He appeared in only nine games for Brooklyn in 1914 before being released on waivers. The Sporting News later wrote that the collision with Zimmerman had "practically ended his career." Cincinnati and minor leagues In July 1914, Erwin cleared waivers and was sent to Newark. Shortly thereafter, the Cincinnati Reds expressed interest in acquiring Erwin. Accordingly, he was reactivated by Brooklyn and thereupon sold to the Reds. He lasted less than three weeks in Cincinnati, appearing in only 12 games with his last major league game being on July 29, 1914. After being released by Cincinnati, Erwin continued to play professional baseball until 1921, including stints with the Rochester Hustlers (1915, 1918) and Dallas Submarines (1921). Erwin also served as a minor league umpire during the 1916 and 1917 seasons. Career statistics Erwin appeared in 276 major league games, compiling a .236 batting average and .326 on-base percentage with 150 hits, 82 bases on balls, 70 runs scored, 70 RBIs, 37 extra base hits, and 10 stolen bases. Later years After retiring from baseball, Erwin lived in Rochester, New York, with his wife and children, Adelaide and Ross, Jr. He worked for a time as a salesman and, in 1927, went into the insurance business. He served on the Rochester City Council from 1937 to 1945. In his later years, Erwin suffered from arthritis. He was hospitalized in February 1953 after a severe attack of arthritis. He died in a Rochester hospital in April 1953 at age 67. References Category:1885 births Category:1963 deaths Category:Major League Baseball catchers Category:Detroit Tigers players Category:Brooklyn Superbas players Category:Brooklyn Dodgers players Category:Brooklyn Robins players Category:Cincinnati Reds players Category:Baseball players from Texas Category:Fort Worth Panthers players Category:St. Paul Saints (AA) players Category:Topeka White Sox players Category:Rochester Bronchos players Category:Newark Indians players Category:Baltimore Orioles (IL) players Category:Rochester Hustlers players Category:Reading Aces players Category:Dallas Submarines players Category:People from Forney, Texas | Mid | [
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Q: crawler design - calling an async job vs. calling a service I'm looking at donne martin's design for a web crawler. the crawler service processes a newly crawled url, and then: Adds a job to the Reverse Index Service queue to generate a reverse index Adds a job to the Document Service queue to generate a static title and snippet what would happen if instead the crawler service would synchronously call these 2 services? I would still be able to horizontally scale all 3 services according to the load on each, right? what came to me as a possible reason is just more complex flow control if one of them fails. are there other more compelling reasons for these async jobs? A: what would happen if instead the crawler service would synchronously call these 2 services? The first point — then the slowest service will become a bottleneck for the crawler. Synchronous call means that the crawler needs to wait for the request to be processed by the service. In case of queue, crawler will be working faster, processing new links and not waiting for other services. We could assume that the crawler could have its own internal queue tho. The second point — durability. Maybe it's not that important if one link or several will be lost if any of the services will get down and wouldn't be able to process a request from the crawler. But queues can be durable, saving state on the disk, restoring its work at the point where it's been stopped. Could be very useful if all services will go down at the same time and many links will be lost. what came to me as a possible reason is just more complex flow control if one of them fails That approach isn't flexible. Normally you should be able to add as many new services as you want easily to scale workload, without any changes in code. So the “flow control” should not exist as code that needs modification each time you add or remove instances of a service. In real applications that can scale up and down, all such things are done automatically without redeploy of the application. | High | [
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#ubuntu-us-in 2011-05-26 <Brandonian> Anybody in here not a bot? <lorddelta> Why? <lorddelta> I've been loitering around in here wondering if anyone ever uses this... <lorddelta> If I'm not supposed to be here though... <Brandonian> Me too on the loitering. Just feeling my way out. <Brandonian> New-ish to ubuntu up in South Bend. You? <lorddelta> Euh. Sorta mid to low range of experience with Ubuntu, Indy. <Brandonian> cool <Brandonian> nice to meet you <lorddelta> Same. <lorddelta> Though this is probably my first intense year of usage of it, I lived on Mac/PC mainly before that. I dabbled a couple years back and just wasn't technical enough to handle it... <lorddelta> And WiFi didn't work well on my machines back then! <Brandonian> I wiped my MacBook about 6 months ago and installed ubuntu on it. I've really enjoyed working with it. Lately, I've been doing some server stuff with ubuntu as well. <Brandonian> Still can't get my iSight to work on the laptop, though... d'oh <Brandonian> I bet no wifi was fun <lorddelta> Yeah...I'm still not really technical enough to figure out how to setup my wifi today, but I feel like I could learn how it works if I really had to. I've spent my time getting accustomed to the cmd-line and trying to wrap my head around the whole "everything-is-a-file" thing. <Brandonian> Any idea how active the ubuntu community is in Indy? I went to Linuxfest a few months ago, but haven't really heard much about it since. <lorddelta> Nah. You came here through the forums, am I right? <Brandonian> yeah, I'm mostly a Mac guy myself, so command line's still pretty intimidating... *reads* yup. <lorddelta> *nod* I haven't been to a LUG myself here yet, (I intend to go though next time hopefully) but I suspect with ~100 users on the forums locally, we're probably not that active here in Indy. <Brandonian> coolz <lorddelta> So why'd you decide to wipe the 'book? <lorddelta> Just curious. <Brandonian> Performance issues. I was mirroring my iMac, which worked well for awhile, but once the hard drive started filling up, it became more and more of a pain to do anything on it. <lorddelta> Cool. <lorddelta> Just as much as I like Ubuntu/Linux I enjoy keeping a copy of Windows/OSX around...not everything works in wine, and I don't know of any such thing in existence for OSX apps. <lorddelta> Well hey, if you know anyone else who uses Ubuntu, send 'em this way, I'd love to see an irc community get off the ground here. <lorddelta> *back to lurking I guess* <Brandonian> most def | Mid | [
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What, me worry? Ilan Ben Zion, a reporter at the Associated Press, is a former news editor at The Times of Israel. He holds a Masters degree in Diplomacy from Tel Aviv University and an Honors Bachelors degree from the University of Toronto in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations, Jewish Studies, and English. If there’s one word that makes the rounds in every Israeli paper on Thursday it’s “worried.” They worry about Iran, worry about Egypt, worry about the price of food and gas, worry about rockets. It’s like the news editors went on vacation and left their grandmothers in charge. Maariv reports that Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Oren is worried that a delay of another year in dealing with Iran’s nuclear program is substantial. “A year, two years, three or four is a long time in the Middle East,” he said. “Look at what happened in the past year.” Regarding Israel’s diplomatic efforts to halt Iran’s nuclear progress, Oren said, “There is no country more than Israel that wants to solve crises in a diplomatic manner, but on the issue of Iran diplomacy has failed.” Israel Hayom is worried about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei growing bitter and hateful of Israel in his old age. The 73-year-old Supreme Leader of Iran, speaking in advance of Friday’s al-Quds Day celebrations, said that “it is a religious obligation to rescue Palestine from the bondage of the Zionist occupation.” Why so negative, Khamenei? He is further quoted by the paper saying that Israel will be “erased from the geographical scene.” His hateful rhetoric just seems so lackluster these days. Yedioth Ahronoth worries about rockets possibly falling on the southern resort city of Eilat Wednesday night. Two explosions were heard across the city and police suspected it was rockets fired from Egypt. The search was on to find the remnants of the projectiles. Most tragic was that an Eyal Golan concert was canceled mid-show due to safety concerns. A police officer got on stage and told the crowd of 4,000 to disperse because of the risk of further rocket attacks. Haaretz is worried about the uncoordinated encroachment of Egyptian troops into the Sinai Peninsula. It reports that officials in Jerusalem only heard about the reinforcement of Egyptian forces in the ostensibly demilitarized zone after they had already been transferred. Dozens of tanks have been moved to the area surrounding el-Arish as of late — a direct violation of the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty — without Israeli notification or consent. Haaretz quotes officials in Jerusalem saying that despite concerns to the contrary raised by Sunday’s Egyptian military shake-up, there is full communication with Cairo. Maariv also worries about how Israeli families with afford to eat now that the price of bread, eggs, meat, vegetables, and milk has gone up. The paper cites the increase in food prices as 13% for milk and dairy, 7% for bread, 17% for eggs, 14% for chicken, and 15% for vegetables. Israel Hayom cites the figures as 20% for fruits and vegetables, 8-17% for eggs, 6-15% for chicken and turkey, and 6-13% for dairy products. Yehuda Sharoni points out that the reason the price of basic foodstuffs is on the rise is because the Defense Ministry refused to take a budget cut along with the rest of the government. Instead, it may get a budgetary increase at the expense of ministries that provide social services. “The 2013 budget cuts will be launched in addition to rising food prices, gas prices, and value added tax increases,” he writes. Although some food products are government-subsidized, “the government won’t have a choice but to approve their increase, as it did last week when it decided to raise bread prices by 6.5 percent.” As for gas, Yedioth Ahronoth reports that prices will break the magical and arbitrary ceiling of NIS 8 per liter and rise to NIS 8.15 per liter from NIS 7.70. It cites the reason for the climb as the increase in the dollar-shekel exchange rate (which as of Thursday stood at 4.04 shekels to the dollar), the increase in global oil prices, and the slated increase in VAT in the next few weeks. Amnon Ben-David writes that until gas prices are set at the end of the month, “every little change in the price of benzene and the dollar will have an effect on the final price.” Neri Livneh writes in Haaretz that we should go to war in August rather than October, citing the late summer heat. “In August, no one has the energy to get into a dispute, especially those so-called lefties, who because of their politics are suspected to be from Tel Aviv,” she writes. She continues her tongue-in-cheek advisory to the prime minister saying the best time to attack would be “right now, this very moment, when many of us who have had to remain in Israel in August would like to die, especially if we have small children; and if not now then on August 25, sparing the dear children of Israel the need to go back to school.” If not now, she says, then “the attack could be delayed at the very latest to the eve of Rosh Hashana, thereby sparing us the nightmare of the holidays.” By signing up, you agree to our terms You hereby accept The Times of Israel Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, and you agree to receive the latest news & offers from The Times of Israel and its partners or ad sponsors. | High | [
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Viganò International The main stainless steel players have decided to focus on urban consumption and central infrastructure initiatives such as “Smart Cities”, to boost the country ‘s stainless steel consumption. The largest consuming segment remains utensils and kitchenwares, with about 50 per cent share in the overall consumption. But also the segment... In 2019 global steel demand is forecast to grow 1.4% to reach 1,681.2Mt. Chairman of the worldsteel economics committee and CEO Emirates Steel, speaking at the World Steel Association General Assembly in Tokyo and says that in 2018 global steel demand continued to show resilience supported by the recovery in... Construction equipment sales in Italy jumped 22% year on year to reach 9,615 units over the first nine months of 2018. Sales of earthmoving machines were up 23% to 9,281 units. Around 5% of sales- 334 machines- was for road machines, according to Unacea, Italy. ISTAT reported an increase of... A new high-speed rail project is under construction in Florida. Brightline is the project of a high-speed inter-city railway line that will connect Miami and Orlando, with a total length of the line of 378km. The project has became operational in January 2018 and has an estimated cost of $3bn. The Brightline trains... Recent studies have underlined the advantages due to the diffusion of stainless steel inside hospitals. Always more often, stainless steel equipments are present in our hospital facilities. And it is not a case. Thanks to a recent discovery (due to a Spanish scientist), stainless steel applications in hospital could increase… With... The Gazprom Board of Directors continues to pursue the extensive Eastern Gas Program and to build facilities associated with supplying gas to domestic consumers and to China. 127 producing gas wells were drilled at the Chayandinskoye field, the linchpin of the Yakutia gas production centre. Also underway is the installation... Stainless steel is a green product. It is 100% recyclable, as it is not coated with any toxic material it does not produce toxic run-off. A huge difference can be made by companies and individuals by simply choosing stainless steel over non-recyclable materials. During production, stainless steel uses scrap metal... The inventor of stainless steel is Harry Brearley and was born in Sheffield, England, in 1871. Have already established his reputation for solving metallurgical problems, Brearley was given the opportunity in 1908 to set up the Brown Firth Laboratories, which were financed by the two leading Sheffield steel companies of the... What are the real benefits to use stainless steel? Stainless steel products enable us to lead a healthier life and are cleaner for the environment as well. Below you can find some examples where stainless steel is used in a beneficial way: Improvement to air quality: the effect of increased... This site use cookies to improve and personalize your experience and to display advertisements. The site may also include cookies from third parties. By using this site, you consent to the use of cookies. We have updated our Privacy Statement. Learn more OkPrivacy and Cookies Policy | Mid | [
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Women's Reebok Studio Burnout T-Shirt Description In the studio, on the run or even when you're out running errands, the Reebok Studio Burnout T-Shirt is sure to keep you comfortable and stylish. It's a win-win situation. Burnout fabric is not only on trend, it's light enough to keep you feeling cool and fresh as you work up a sweat. PlayDry technology manages moisture so sweat doesn't get you down, while the polyester and cotton blend fabric is ultra-soft against your skin. And did we mention the sleek, flattering fit and longer-length hem? Yeah, this tee truly is a performance powerhouse. | Mid | [
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A-Z of Llandudno: Places-People-History (A-Z) Description The north Wales seaside resort of Llandudno attracts visitors in their droves, but examine its past a little deeper and you will find an exciting history dating back centuries. From its earliest days as a series of ancient settlements on the slopes of the limestone headland known as the Great Orme to its growth as a popular holiday destination, Llandudno has always played an important role in the region. Its roll call of famous and unlikely visitors and residents has included the Queen of Romania, a former Australian prime minister and Buffalo Bill. Local author Peter Johnson takes the reader on a fascinating A-Z tour of the town's history, exploring its nooks and crannies, and telling stories of the buildings, places and residents along the way. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, A-Z of Llandudno will appeal to residents and visitors alike. About Author Peter has a background in academic research and was a part-time university lecturer. He is a Fellow of the Royal Numismatic Society and has published a number of papers in this field; in his latest he confirmed the existence of an ancient Greek town previously lost to history. Peter recently gained the Advanced Diploma in Local History at the University of Oxford. In addition, he has been a keen writer of fiction for many years, winning a number of competitions. | Mid | [
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Wyoming Natural Diversity Database Invertebrate Zoology Program The invertebrate zoology program is lead by Dr. Lusha Tronstad. She is responsible for developing and maintaining data on the distribution, natural history, conservation status, and habitat requirements of rare invertebrate species in Wyoming through field research projects, and review of existing literature and museum resources. Lusha investigates many invertebrates in diverse habitats across Wyoming. She works with state and federal agencies to collect information that enhances our understanding of the abundance, distribution, and status of Wyoming invertebrates. Lusha has over 10 years of experience working with aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates. She has worked in diverse ecosystems with assorted invertebrate taxa, including mollusks, insects, and crustaceans. In addition to her knowledge of invertebrates, Lusha is also experienced with water quality analysis, nutrient cycling, food web dynamics, invasive species ecology, and statistics. Lusha earned her Ph.D. by studying how the invasion of lake trout and decline of native Yellowstone cutthroat trout altered the food web and nutrient cycling in Yellowstone Lake and tributary streams. For her M.S., Lusha investigated how invertebrates survived wet and dry conditions in an unregulated Alabama floodplain. | High | [
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Multiple forms of rat liver cysteinesulfinate decarboxylase. Cysteinesulfinate decarboxylase, purified from male rat livers and homogeneous by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, is resolved into five distinct enzyme species (isoforms) by gel isoelectric focusing. Since the isoforms are present in fresh liver homogenates and do not arise by proteolysis, the enzyme is apparently heterogeneous in vivo. Although female rat livers contain only 5% of the cysteinesulfinate decarboxylase activity of male livers, immunological and enzymatic studies indicate that the distribution of isoforms is similar in both sexes. Rat brain and kidney also contain multiple isoforms which are cross-reactive with polyclonal antibodies prepared to the liver enzyme. The enzyme exhibits a protomer Mr of 53,000, and the native enzyme is shown by cross-linking studies to be dimeric. Purified enzyme contains no carbohydrate or phosphate and does not bind excess pyridoxal 5'-phosphate. Two pools of enzyme activity are resolved preparatively by chromatofocusing chromatography and have been examined with respect to substrate and inhibitor specificity. Both pools are most active toward L-cysteinesulfinate and L-cysteinesulfonate. Aspartate, homocysteinesulfinate, homocysteinesulfonate, 2-amino-3-phosphonopropionate, and glutamate are decarboxylated at rates less than 1% of that observed with L-cysteinesulfinate; D-cysteinesulfinate is not decarboxylated but is an effective inhibitor. The enzyme isoforms cannot be distinguished on the basis of substrate affinity or specificity. The enzyme is irreversibly inactivated by the mechanism-based inhibitors beta-methylene-DL-aspartate and beta-ethylidene-DL-aspartate. beta-Ethylideneaspartate, in contrast to the beta-methylene derivative, does not inhibit aspartate aminotransferase, an enzyme also important in cysteinesulfinate metabolism. beta-Ethylidene aspartate or related beta-ethylidene compounds may be useful in selectively altering cysteinesulfinate metabolism in vivo. | Mid | [
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Q: javascript form validation is not working in IE8 This javascript form validation is not working in IE8 !! the form submits while the user inters invalid inputs. it is working properly in other browsers firefox ,opera, chrome. can you help me please? <form method="post" name="form1" id="form1" action="editAction.php" onsubmit="return check_user_info()"> =============================== <script type="text/javascript"> function check_user_info() { var proceed = true; if (checkUserFirstName() == 1) { document.getElementById("userFname_msg").style.display = "block"; document.getElementById("userFname_msg1").style.display = "none"; proceed = false; } else if (checkUserFirstName() == 11) { document.getElementById("userFname_msg1").style.display = "block"; document.getElementById("userFname_msg").style.display = "none"; proceed = false; } else { document.getElementById("userFname_msg").style.display = "none"; document.getElementById("userFname_msg1").style.display = "none"; } //----------------------------- if (checkUserLastName() == 1) {document.getElementById("userLname_msg").style.display = "block"; document.getElementById("userLname_msg1").style.display = "none"; proceed = false;} else if (checkUserLastName() == 11) {document.getElementById("userLname_msg1").style.display = "block"; document.getElementById("userLname_msg").style.display = "none"; proceed = false;} else{document.getElementById("userLname_msg").style.display = "none"; document.getElementById("userLname_msg1").style.display = "none"; } //----------------------------- if (checkMobile() == 1) { document.getElementById("mobile_msg").style.display = "block"; proceed = false; } else document.getElementById("mobile_msg").style.display = "none"; //---------------------------------- if (checkPhone() == 1) { document.getElementById("phone_msg").style.display = "block"; proceed = false; } else document.getElementById("phone_msg").style.display = "none"; //---------------------------- if (proceed) { alert ("your information has been updated successfully .."); return proceed; } else { return false; } } // End function ... //---------------------------------------------------- function checkUserFirstName() { if (document.getElementById("firstName").value.trim().length == 0) return 1 ; else if (!(document.getElementById("firstName").value.match(/^[ \.\-_a-zA-Z]+$/))) return 11 ; } // End function ... //-------------------------------------------------- function checkUserLastName() { if (document.getElementById("lastName").value.trim().length == 0) return 1 ; else if (!document.getElementById("lastName").value.match(/^[ \.\-_a-zA-Z]+$/)) return 11 ; } // End function ... //------------------------------------------------------------- function checkMobile() { if (((document.getElementById("mobile").value.trim().length >0) && (document.getElementById("mobile").value.trim().length != 10))|| (isNaN(document.getElementById("mobile").value))) return 1 ; } // end function ... //---------------------------------------------------------- function checkPhone() { if(!document.getElementById("TelephoneNumber").value.match(/^[ \/0-9]*$/)) return 1 ; } // end function ... </script> A: I'm guessing the problem is probably because of the .trim() method on the strings in your check functions. There isn't a String trim method in older browsers, you'd have to use a polyfill to make sure it's always available, no matter the browser. A good example is: Trim string in JavaScript? "".trim || String.prototype.trim=function(){return this.replace(/^\s+|\s+$/g, '');}; is what I use. | Mid | [
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When high-speed and low voltage swing data transfer is needed, differential signaling (also commonly referred to as double ended signals), wherein signals are carried on two conductors and the signal is defined as the difference in the two signals. Differential signaling is perhaps the most robust and promising signaling concept. Current mode logic (CML), a design technique commonly used in high speed signaling applications such as communications chips and routers, uses differential signaling. CML is widely used in high-speed applications due to its relatively low power consumption and low supply voltage when compared to other types of logic, such as emitter coupled logic (ECL). CML is also considerably faster than CMOS logic due to its lower voltage swings. CML also has an added advantage of the capability of being fabricated using CMOS fabrication technology. When a signal needs to be transmitted off-chip, a signal driver commonly referred to as an off chip driver (OCD) may be used. An OCD may be used to provide sufficient driving current in order to transmit the signal on a transmission line. Certain OCDs may also provide voltage compatibility conversions. In a CML OCD, resistors are used to provide a necessary voltage drop that is necessary to the operation of the CML circuit. When a signal is received over a transmission line, it is desired that the transmission line be properly terminated with resistors of a desired value so that the optimum signal transfer be achieved. In most situations, the resistors will have the same value (or approximately the same value) as the resistance seen by the signals being transmitted over the transmission line. These termination resistors are commonly referred to as on die termination (ODT) resistors. Unless a particular application communicates in only one direction (either transmit or receive), a typical solution would be to have separate OCD and ODT circuits for each transmission line used in the application. One disadvantage of the prior art is that through the use of separate OCD and ODT circuits, more resistors are used. In integrated circuits, it can be relatively difficult to produce resistors of a specific desired value, especially if the resistance of the resistors is large. This may lead to a more expensive integrated circuit. A second disadvantage of the prior art is that integrated resistors (especially resistors with large resistances) may be physically large in size. Therefore, the use of a relatively large number of resistors may result in an integrated circuit that is physically large. Additionally, the presence of the large resistors may make it more difficult to route and place circuitry in the integrated circuit. | High | [
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Corrections? Additions? Boss Schmidt “It’s a thankless job, this catching business,” sighed Charley Schmidt in 1908.1 The stocky Tiger was not one of the era’s more dexterous backstops, but instead demonstrated an often overlooked physical bravery in helping his team to three memorable American League pennants. Yet, more so than many of his Detroit teammates, Schmidt is better remembered for the three unfortunate World Series which followed, when the best of his game abandoned him. Charles Schmidt was born on September 12, 1880, in London, Arkansas. His parents, John and Mary, were German emigrants. The precise number of their offspring is unclear, but two of their sons caught in the major leagues. Walter Schmidt was born seven years after Charles, and proved a fine defensive backstop for the Pirates a decade after his older brother’s stint with the Tigers. The Arkansas Valley Coal Field begins near London and runs westward some 60 miles to Fort Smith. Quite possibly associated with the coal industry, John Schmidt was listed as a machinist in the 1900 census, and by this time had moved his family further west to Coal Hill, Arkansas. Young Charles went to work in the mines, building up prodigious strength cutting, shoveling, and pushing carts of coal. Baseball offered a different career, and by 1901, Charley2 Schmidt was catching for a Fort Smith semipro team. Playing in Springfield, Missouri, he caught the eye of Fred Hurlburt, who managed that city’s Class D Missouri Valley League franchise.3 Hurlburt snatched up his find for the 1902 season. Over the next three years, interrupted by a brief 1903 stay with Rock Island of the Class B Three-I League, Schmidt honed his craft with Springfield. Late in 1904, Springfield sold him to the Minneapolis Millers of the Class A American Association. In 1905, Schmidt split Minneapolis catching duties with Doc Marshall. Catching, meanwhile, was a glaring weakness for the Detroit Tigers in 1905. Lew Drill’s throwing arm was a liability, and a handful of alternatives proved unsatisfactory. Manager Bill Armour and team secretary Frank Navin scouted Schmidt that summer, and were impressed by his “wonderful arm” and “excellent direction on his throws.”4 In early August, Detroit purchased veteran backstop Jack Warner, and a few weeks later grabbed Schmidt. Detroit released Drill before the 1906 season, leaving rookies Schmidt and Fred Payne to back up Warner. Armour often platooned his catchers.5 Schmidt, who threw right-handed, and batted from the left, was “absolutely helpless before southpaws”6 During his playing days, a couple sources identified Schmidt as a switch-hitter, but the majority pegged him solely as a left-handed batter.7 If and when he switched to bat from the right, it was a rarity. Instead, throughout his career, another Detroit catcher usually faced lefties. Schmidt’s ankle troubled him all season, and mid-season x-rays revealed he was playing on a broken small bone since an accident suffered the previous year. He put off the suggested operation, and soldiered on in pain, eventually playing 68 games as a rookie, and compiling a .218 batting average, .242 OBP, and .264 SLG. He caught over 50 percent of would-be base stealers, and earned praise for his “gilt-edged” throwing.8 His emergence was a rare cause for optimism in Detroit’s 1906 campaign. The pitching staff was beset by injuries. Most of the squad feuded with 19-year-old Ty Cobb, who suffered a nervous breakdown mid-season. Warner and Armour exchanged blows late in the season. The catcher was dismissed. The manager was fired. Once the 71-78 season ended, Navin plucked Hughie Jennings from Baltimore to direct the Tigers in 1907. After off-season ankle surgery, Schmidt reported to spring training in Augusta, Georgia. On March 16, Cobb became involved in a physical altercation with a black groundskeeper, then the groundskeeper’s wife. Schmidt objected to Cobb’s treatment of the woman, and the two engaged in a few blows, before being separated by Jennings. Schmidt was a good-natured presence on the team, “extremely popular” with his mates.9 He had been relatively tolerant of Cobb to this point, reportedly once lending him a bat after others had wrecked the outfielder’s. Still, Schmidt could quarrel or, if angered sufficiently, brawl. He stood 5’10”, weighed 200 pounds without “an ounce of superfluous flesh on his body.”10 His physical strength was already renowned. Schmidt and Cobb squared off again on March 29. The catcher was allegedly offended by comments Cobb made to a Georgia newspaper about his abilities to out-fight any of his teammates. If so, Schmidt convincingly settled the matter by pummeling Cobb, leaving the Georgian a bloody mess.11 Emotions ran high after the second fight. With Cobb and Schmidt excluded, Jennings calmly appealed to the team over dinner. One player recalled: “He pointed out that harmony meant more to us than it did to him. That he was old in the game, that his reputation was made, while we had ours to make. ‘You can win that pennant,’ he said, ‘and win it easy. But you’ve got to have harmony.’” The two combatants were then urged to make peace.12 The Tigers, while still occasionally fractious, were free to focus their energy upon the rest of the American League. By mid-July, Detroit had climbed towards the top of the pennant race. On August 21, they stood, along with the White Sox, a half-game behind the Athletics. That afternoon, versus the visiting Red Sox, a foul tip smashed one of Schmidt’s fingers. Payne replaced him, before being victimized in the same manner. Third-stringer Jimmy Archer finished the game, with the Tigers losing 5-4. With the era’s pillow mitt, a catcher had to move his bare hand quickly to grab the ball after it pounded, but didn’t particularly stick into, the leather. In his study of catchers’ equipment, Chuck Rosciam observes of this technique: “This was accomplished by holding the bare hand behind the mitt and quickly moving it to the caught ball. But if the catcher had to move his mitt to catch a ball and failed to move both hands in unison, the bare hand could easily be exposed and subject to harm.”13 The next day, in the first inning, Archer broke one of his fingers. “Schmidt went in with the middle finger of his right hand resembling a red banana in size and color,” and Bill Donovan “was forced to cut out some of his stuff” so his injured battery mate could cradle the pitches in, or knock them down with, his mitt. Detroit escaped with an 8-7 victory.14 Schmidt played in 104 games in 1907, and finished with a .244 batting average, .269 OBP, and .295 SLG. He led all major-league catchers in errors committed, but placed third overall in runners caught stealing. His gutsiness exemplified the team. Cobb played through various injuries and emerged as a superstar. The four-man rotation of Donovan, Ed Siever, George Mullin, and Ed Killian started every game from August 3 until the Tigers clinched the pennant on October 5. Detroit faced the Cubs in the World Series, with the opening game in Chicago on October 8. The Tigers led 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth, with two outs, and pinch-hitter Del Howard down on an 0-2 count. Schmidt walked out to visit Donovan. “I told him a low curve inside,” recalled the pitcher, and “that ball could not have been placed better if I had walked up to the batter’s box and handed it to the Chicago batsman.”15 Howard swung over the ball, but it caromed off Schmidt’s mitt. As the catcher scampered after it, Harry Steinfeldt came home to tie the game. There the score remained, until umpire Hank O’Day called the game a tie after 12 innings. In the course of the game, Chicago pilfered seven bases, although none of these directly figured in the scoring. Donovan did not hold runners well, but as the Cubs tested the base paths, his catcher’s throwing proved abnormally poor. Reports of Schmidt being hindered by a “badly bruised hand” soon surfaced.16 So did accounts of the catcher being “in a terrible nervous state the day before the series began.”17 After the game, Schmidt reportedly cried in the Tigers’ clubhouse. The Cubs proceeded to win the next four games. Payne caught Game Two, and Archer Game Five. Both performed unimpressively. Schmidt’s defensive play in Games Three and Four earned measured praise. At the plate, for the Series, he went 2-for-12, without any runs scored or batted in. Few observers blamed Schmidt for the outcome, noting that: “in every phase of inside ball the new champions showed more speed and smartness than their opponents.”18 Parallel to the criticisms directed at the Detroit catchers, Chicago’s Johnny Kling earned universal acclaim. That off-season, as Schmidt underwent another round of surgery, the Tigers purchased Ira Thomas from the Highlanders, and released Archer in an effort to upgrade their catching corps. The Tigers stumbled to a 5-10 start in 1908. Schmidt started slowly as well, batting only .129 through this stretch.19 But neither Payne nor Thomas merited replacing him. By mid-season, Schmidt’s play returned to form, and Detroit was in another fervent pennant race. Schmidt was increasingly adept in calling pitchouts, a factor in his leading the major leagues that season with 129 base runners caught stealing. Only the Phillies’ Red Dooin bested Schmidt’s 184 assists as a catcher. One reporter noted that Schmidt “can go out on the third base line after the ball, grab it and throw to Detroit first baseman Claude Rossman with a speed and accuracy that, in such a position, seems simply impossible.”20 Schmidt’s offensive production showed significant improvement in 1908 with a .265 batting average, .297 OBP, and .320 SLG. Over the course of his Detroit career, Schmidt usually batted seventh (ahead of shortstop Charley O’Leary) or eighth in the order. He was considered “a good sacrifice hitter.”21 For the second season in a row, the Tigers’ reward for the American League pennant was a World Series date with the Cubs. Schmidt was again nursing the wounds of a grueling season, playing with a “painful finger” reported to be “both dislocated and slightly fractured.”22 The series opened in Detroit on October 10, with rain muddying Bennett Field. By the fifth, their team trailing 4-1, “the Tiger bugs began a chant of ‘Rain! Rain! Call the Game.’”23 But the Tigers clawed back, and led 6-5 when the Cubs came to bat in the top of the ninth. With one out, four consecutive singles put Chicago back up 7-6. Joe Tinker then came to bat, and laid down a bunt. Picking it up, Schmidt slipped in the mire and struggled helplessly as Tinker reached first and Steinfeldt crossed the plate. The Cubs plated two more runs, and won 10-6. From there, for both Schmidt and the Tigers, the 1908 World Series progressed as a distressingly familiar experience. The Cubs ran heavily on Schmidt at the onset, stealing bases on eight of nine attempts in the first two games. But his teammates did not greatly assist, in particular second baseman Red Downs, whose poor tags earned him a benching for the remainder of the series. Just as in 1907, Schmidt played much better in the later stages of the Series. But to no avail. The Cubs again proved themselves the superior squad in convincing style, rolling over the Tigers in five games. The sole Detroit victory came against left-hander Jack Pfiester, with Thomas performing well in place of Schmidt. Afterwards, Jennings earned considerable criticism for sticking with Schmidt instead of Thomas. Yet when Connie Mack sought a catcher that off-season, and reportedly preferred Schmidt, the Tigers instead sold Thomas to the Athletics.24 Schmidt, smarting from press criticism, and feeling under-appreciated by management, held out. Only at the end of 1909 spring training did he report. This provided rookie Oscar Stanage a leg up in the catching competition. Schmidt was, however, more familiar with Donovan’s curves, Mullin’s fastballs, Killian’s sinkers, Ed Willett’s off-speed, underhanded pitches, and Ed Summers’s knuckleballs. When the Tigers clinched their third pennant in a row, and faced off against the Pirates in the World Series, most of the staff reportedly favored the veteran. Schmidt started five of the seven games against Pittsburgh. The Pirates stole a World Series record 18 bases, 15 on Schmidt’s watch. Detroit’s pitchers too often allowed running leads. But Schmidt’s problematic arm contributed as well, although he carried no specific injuries into this October. “My throwing in these games is something that I cannot understand,” he admitted.25 Yet Schmidt also produced three two-out RBIs to propel Detroit to a 7-2 win in Game Two. And, in what may have been the finest hour of the Jennings-led Tigers, a 5-4 Game Six victory that knotted the Series, Schmidt rose “brilliantly” to the occasion.26 In the bottom of the ninth inning, with the Pirates rallying, he blocked the plate, absorbing Bill Abstein’s spikes in the process, preventing the tying run. Then, to end the game, he pegged out Chief Wilson coming into third on the front end of a double steal. Two days later, Pittsburgh shut out Detroit 8-0 in the deciding Game Seven. In the wake of the Series, blame was again directed at Schmidt, and Jennings for his ongoing commitment to his catcher. But for three straight seasons, virtually every one of Schmidt’s Tiger teammates was guilty of subpar performances in the postseason. Schmidt returned home to Arkansas, to his wife Minnie and their two children. He had investments in the coal fields and a love of hunting in the mountains. Off-season reports indicated Navin and Jennings explored trading him to Cleveland for backstop Nig Clarke. Stanage emerged as the Tigers’ first-string catcher in 1910. As the team drifted out of the pennant race, Detroit fans turned sour on their heroes, with Schmidt a favorite target. “Schmidt was never a graceful catcher,” a Detroit paper editorialized in his defense, “he had a habit of fighting the ball and was not handy shifting his big mitt. He suffered numerous damaged fingers and bruised shins but he never gave up and it was a common saying among the players of the American League that the only way you could get Schmidt out of a game was to hit him over the head with an axe.”27 In 71 games in 1910, Schmidt enjoyed his best offensive season, with a .259 batting average, .277 OBP, and .381 SLG. For the first time in his career, however, his caught stealing percentage (43 percent) fell below the American League average (45 percent). The Tigers finished a distant third with an 86-68 record. Schmidt was growing increasingly unhappy in Detroit. In December 1910, however, Jennings somewhat inexplicably turned down a deal that would have sent Schmidt and Summers to the Red Sox for Bill Carrigan and Smoky Joe Wood.28 A month later, Schmidt, also somewhat inexplicably, wrote an open letter blaming Jennings for having “given me the worse of it” since his spring training escapades with Cobb four years earlier.29 Meanwhile, Schmidt experimented with a boxing career. Before the 1910 season, he and the Reds’ hulking Larry McLean spoke of determining a Major League Heavyweight Championship. Nothing came of it, much to the relief of Schmidt’s teammates, who advised him against such a course of action. A year later, after Navin squashed Schmidt’s plans to fight one palooka (Joe Gorman), his catcher nonetheless then fought another (Jimmy McDonald) in Fort Smith, earning a ten-round decision in March 1911. Schmidt then announced his intent to take on Jack Johnson, with (an immediately unwilling) Mullin as his manager. Yet, despite legend that Schmidt sparred with the champion, no specific contemporary reporting indicates that he did.30 Somehow, Schmidt was a Tiger again in 1911, but his throwing arm was lame, and he caught only nine games, not starting until August 26. The Tigers were not renowned as being financially generous to their players. But after keeping the virtually invisible Schmidt on the payroll in 1911, Navin moved him to the Providence Grays (just purchased by Detroit’s owners) of the Class AA International League for 1912. After this move, Paul Bruske, who had covered the Tigers for a decade, wrote of Schmidt being “the pluckiest man whom the writer has ever known in base ball” and the “really deep regard” which many Detroit fans retained for their brave catcher.31 Schmidt slugged AA baseballs in 1912, but didn’t throw them particularly well. Providence traded him to the Mobile Sea Gulls of the Class A Southern Association. There Schmidt’s arm seems to have returned to health in 1913. The next season he turned down overtures from the Federal League’s Kansas City franchise, instead remaining with Mobile, where he remained a popular workhorse. Schmidt’s managerial career began with the Sea Gulls in 1915, but the team crawled to a seventh place finish, and near the end of the 1916 season, he was dismissed. The next half dozen seasons took him from Vernon to Memphis to Sioux City to Tulsa to Fort Smith.32 In 1923 he returned to the major leagues, as a coach on Wilbert Robinson’s Brooklyn staff. In 1924 he was back in the minors, as a player-manager for the Springfield team he had begun with two decades earlier. But the team played dismally, and he was soon unemployed again. Stints in umpiring, and additional managerial stops, followed. The old catcher became, by the 1920s, part of baseball lore. Most of the tales were likely true. Pounding spikes into cement with his bare hands. Bear wrestling. Daring teammates to budge him off the floor, or to punch him in the stomach. A right hand that had been fractured 30 times in his career. But at the same time, the old catcher led a troubled life. Schmidt went bankrupt in 1912. He suffered from alcoholism. His wife and children left him and moved to California. Schmidt rejoined the Tigers for a half season in 1929, doing odd jobs as a coach. He turned up a couple years later, allegedly making a comeback with an industrial team in Detroit. He died in Altus, Arkansas, on November 14, 1932, of an acute intestinal obstruction. Impoverished, Schmidt was buried in an unmarked grave. In 1969, residents of Altus brought this to the attention of the Tigers. Team President John Fetzer moved to rectify the matter. Early the next year, with Arkansas native George Kell attending the ceremony, a simple stone was placed on Charley Schmidt’s grave. Beneath his name and birth and death dates, it was inscribed: “A Detroit Tiger 1906-1911.”33 Sources The author is grateful to Jimmy Jacobs, of Altus, Arkansas, for generously sharing his knowledge of Schmidt’s life. Mr. Jacobs’s father, Ferrol “Frog” Jacobs, worked alongside Charley Schmidt in the Arkansas coal mines. 2 During his time with the Tigers — in the press, and by the statements of his peers found in the press — Schmidt was referred to as Charley or Charlie. But in Arkansas, especially as the years went on, Schmidt was “Boss.” For an account of “Boss” being ‘roasted’ back home, see “Charley Schmidt Hears ‘Praises,’” Detroit Free Press, March 22, 1910, 9. 30 On Schmidt being disabused of the notion of fighting Johnson, see “Fighting Game Allures Many Ball Players,” (ID) Twin Fall News, January 13, 1920, 7. In fact, past 1911, it is unclear if Schmidt ever fought inside the ring again. 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Q: How to fix titanium ERROR: Asset package include titanium.jar not found Well, I have configured the emulator, the paths in the studio, everything seems to be ok, but i can't make it works. A: Not sure if this is still an issue but certain version of titanium does not support Android build tools above a certain version like explained here: https://developer.appcelerator.com/question/178514/ So you could check this and check if your titanium is up to date. | Mid | [
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Q: UISearchController searchbar in a tableview header leaves status bar sized gap Im using a UIViewController with a tableView. I've setup a searchcontroller and embed the searchbar into the tableview header. When i search it leaves a status bar sized gap between the tableview and the uiview above it. I realize there are a lot of other questions on SO about this but none of them solved this problem. Here is the code for setting up the searchbar: self.searchController = [[UISearchController alloc] initWithSearchResultsController:nil]; self.searchController.searchResultsUpdater = self; self.searchController.dimsBackgroundDuringPresentation = NO; self.searchController.hidesNavigationBarDuringPresentation = YES; self.searchController.searchBar.delegate = self; self.searchController.searchBar.backgroundImage = [UIImage new]; self.searchController.searchBar.backgroundColor = kBlueNavBarColor; self.searchController.searchBar.tintColor = [UIColor whiteColor]; self.tableView.tableHeaderView = self.searchController.searchBar; self.definesPresentationContext = YES; A: I fixed it by changing the "top" auto layout anchor of the view that holds the segment controller from "super view" to "top layout guide". this moved the gap up to where the status bar is and changing the entire view's background color to the same color blue as the navbar made it seamless. | Mid | [
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[The course of caries and frequency of dental restorations in low sugar diet]. The influence of a restricted low molecular carbohydrate diet was tested in 101 children and juveniles with diabetes mellitus. Due to the influence of this diet deep carious lesions develop more slowly. Children in whom the diabetes manifested itself at an early age had a lower index of filling and a higher index of defect. The degree of dental care was altogether alarmingly low. | Mid | [
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Predictors of the rise in vWF after ST elevation myocardial infarction: implications for treatment strategies and clinical outcome: An ENTIRE-TIMI 23 substudy. Prior studies suggest that acute coronary syndromes (ACSs) are associated with endothelial activation and that this is of prognostic significance. We hypothesized that endothelial activation, as measured by a rise in von Willebrand Factor (DeltavWF), was influenced by the thrombolysis in myocardial infarction flow grade (TFG), the corrected TIMI frame count (CTFC) and the choice of anticoagulant therapy after fibrinolysis in ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Data were drawn from the enoxaparin and tenecteplase tissue plasminogen activator (TNK-tpa) with or without GPIIb/IIIa inhibitor as the reperfusion strategy in the STEMI trial (ENTIRE-TIMI 23). Three hundred and fourteen patients had serial measurements of vWF (baseline and 48-72 h) and angiographic data available. TFG<3 (P=0.0042) or CTFC>/=40 at 60 min (P=0.0035) were associated with a higher DeltavWF. DeltavWF >/=75th percentile was associated with a higher incidence of death or myocardial infarction (MI) at 30 days, compared with <75th percentile (11.2 vs. 4.1%, P=0.027). Enoxaparin independently reduced the DeltavWF (P=0.019) and also the composite of death or MI (OR 0.33, 95% CI 0.12-0.91, P=0.03) compared with unfractionated heparin. In STEMI treated by fibrinolysis, coronary flow at 60 min and choice of adjunctive anticoagulant appear to be independent determinants of DeltavWF. Enoxaparin is independently associated with a reduction in DeltavWF and a reduction in death or MI. The clinical benefits of enoxaparin as an adjunctive treatment in STEMI may be mediated in part by a reduction in vWF release. | High | [
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It’s Not Rude to Say No: A PSA to Nice Girls By Dominique Matti – I get it. I used to be you. Sometimes I still am. Conflating kindness with being a doormat, being carried by the current of the will of others. But today I want to tell you that what you’ve been told is “nice” is really just eating shit with a smile. Let’s talk about what many really mean when they talk about the “nice girl.” 1. A nice girl always smiles at you. Even if she doesn’t know you. Even if she’s having the day from hell. Even if you’re being a creep and have been burning holes through her clothes with your eyes. Even if you’re threatening her. A nice girl doesn’t dare outwardly express negativity. 2. A nice girl never openly disagrees. Even if your opinion is the dimmest vitriol she’s ever heard. Even if you’re being insulting. Even if you’re dead wrong. A nice girl never corrects you, either. No matter how many times you misquote, mispronounce, or misinterpret something she knows better than you. 3. A nice girl never speaks directly. She never says “John, pass me the butter.” She beseeches “If it’s not too much trouble, do you think you could maybe pass me the butter?” With the disclaimer, “No sweat if you can’t.” She buries her needs under layers of language to create the illusion that she’s like one of those rare plants that doesn’t need water or sunlight. Nice girls don’t have needs, and they never impose. 4. Nice girls must be liked by everyone, even at the expense of disliking themselves. Make a sexist joke? The nice girl laughs along. Oppose the nice girl’s world view? What world view? She feels how you feel! Or better yet, she doesn’t feel anything at all (lest she be “crazy”)! 5. A nice girl doesn’t set boundaries. She doesn’t say no. She doesn’t want to upset you by not giving you your way. She accommodates even the most absurd of requests at the cost of her own comfort. A nice girl has existing in discomfort down to a science. The nice girl wasn’t created in a vacuum. The nice girl is a walking coping mechanism. From childhood most women are inundated by the media and their community with the notion that they exist to nurture everyone but themselves, that they must serve as stagnant characters propelling the narrative of the lives of others. Saying no, taking what you need, opposing the will of those around them is adverse to the role society assigns them. Women who step out of that character are called crazy, needy, bitchy, controlling, angry, irrational, too emotional, bitter, and more. It’s hard to function under those labels. It’s hard to believe you’re not those things when too many people tell you are. The gaslighting is strong in this world. So I’m taking the opportunity to tell you otherwise, even if I’m just one voice. It’s not rude to say no. It’s not needy to have needs. Being direct is not being a bitch. If you’re angry, odds are it’s for a reason. Possessing emotions is not equivalent to having a deficit in logic. You don’t have to smile all the time. Bitterness is a symptom of invalidated feelings. Your feelings are valid. And so are you. About the contributor Dominique Matti is a blogger, freelance writer and editor based in Philadelphia, PA. She focuses primarily on social justice, parenting, and personal improvement. Her work has been featured in the The Independent, Huffington Post, Absurdist, and Those People. You can follow Dominique on Twitter. Lead image by Femi Matti. This post originally appeared on Absurdist, and is republished here with the express permission of the author. Once upon a time I would have said, I’m a nice girl and I’m not like that! But I’m older now, and I’ve gained insight. I AM like that. I am a doormat. I have not yet learned a better coping technique, but I am trying. Wonderful article Dominique! Very well-written! I hope women of all ages read this and are able to take the message to heart. We’re not “insufferable bitches” when we speak our minds. Especially when it’s in disagreeance with someone else’s (more often than not a man) opinion. I am generally seen as a “nice girl” and do pretty much none of these (I mean, I hold my tongue sometimes, but not because I am too nice to disagree, more I do not feel like wasting my time/dealing with the aftermath). Hopefully my boys will see that as normal for nice women instead of what is described in the article | Mid | [
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Q: Make atom plugin always toggled i create some simple plugin for changing icons, only with styles file and without scripts. How to make the plugin always activated after install? Because at this moment i have to toggle my plugin in menu after every atom reload. A: Done. I should just delete "activationCommand" field from package.json. | Low | [
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It's GOOD After experiencing firsthand how difficult it was for her own children to grasp Chinese characters, venture capitalist ShaoLan Hsueh came up with a simple system to teach basic characters as a jumping-off point for this Class III, incredibly difficult language. | Mid | [
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A new study, published in Psychotherapy Research, explores how having a career in psychotherapy affects therapists’ personal lives. The themes identified in the qualitative study, conducted with therapists in Norway, show that psychotherapy has complex implications, both positive and negative, for therapists’ personal lives. “These themes convey a sense that being a therapist may potentially lead to openness, growth, tolerance, and creativity, while carrying the risk of becoming overwhelmed with feelings of responsibility, inadequacy, and self-doubt that can lead to isolation and despair,” write the authors, led by Marit Råbu, an associate professor at The University of Oslo in Norway. Individuals with careers in psychotherapy, as with most careers, can experience purpose and value in their work, as well as stress and job dissatisfaction that can lead to burnout. In recent years, more research has centered on how therapists are impacted by their work in their personal lives, and how their personal lives, in turn, impact their clinical work. One study found that psychotherapists are both more satisfied and more emotionally depleted than research psychologists. Studies have also found that stress from therapy work may carry over into therapists’ personal and family lives. “Therapists are required to connect with, then stay close to, then detach from a range of clients on a regular basis. This kind of work pattern may have an impact on the personal life of the therapist, including a lack of emotional availability to family members and an intolerance of ‘superficial’ relationships with friends,” write the authors. Research has also shown that the impact of being a therapist differs depending on career stage. Trainees often report positive personal effects due to gaining more self-awareness, whereas mid-career clinicians tend to focus on the stress created from their jobs. Senior therapists are more likely to focus on the ways their role as a therapist has facilitated personal growth. The present study sought to answer, “How did being a psychotherapist through an entire career affect your personal life?” The researchers interviewed 12 senior therapists in Norway using the qualitative method of thematic analysis. The participants included 7 women and 5 men with ages ranging from 68 to 86. The participants had careers as psychotherapists for a median of 40 years. “For these senior practitioners, a professional life that involved coming close to other people encompassed experiences which they described as both enriching and burdening.” The authors identify four organizing themes: Theme 1: “It has been a privilege to have the opportunity to know and contribute, and to be allowed to grow personally.” Participants reported that their clinical work enriched their personal lives. The authors describe, “The emotional side of the therapeutic relationship, to be compassionate with suffering over time, allowed insight into the strengths and resources of fellow human beings.” Theme 2: “Facing suffering and destructiveness has been a burden.” One participant illustrated this theme by stating, “The largest burden is the responsibility and to attend to so much suffering.” Another participant described the impact this burden has on their personal life, “To possess so much responsibility and to learn how much loneliness these patients experience. For sure I am not able to not bring some of it home with me. And that has an impact on my private life.” Participants also found work with suicidal clients to be especially draining and burdening. Theme 3: “Being a therapist has had an impact on my personal relationships—for better or worse.” Some participants reported that their work helped them to be more daring our outgoing, which resulted in more opportunities to build relationships with others. On the other side, one participant described how the emotional drain of their work negatively impacted their relationship with their spouse, “I was a little contactless. That means I had given so much that I was in shortage myself.” Another participant described it as, “You populate your inner life with people you don’t live your life with, and I think that can be a barrier towards other people.” Theme 4: “I have needed to construct a way of living that allowed me to continue to do the work.” The authors describe this theme by stating, “The burdens associated with being a therapist seem to necessitate active work of self-care, and the therapists in general talked about how they had developed greater self-compassion throughout their lives.” According to the researchers, the “concept of work–life ‘balance’ did not offer a satisfactory way of understanding the way that therapists learn to manage their lives.” Instead, the researchers describe how clinicians “acquired a capacity to exist in parallel realities, and that one of the ways in which they accomplished this was to co-construct, with others in their lives, a set of practices that enabled them comfortably to move across contexts, such as the shift between work and home.” The authors also note the culture in which participants conducted therapy, “Being a therapist in a contemporary managed care environment is likely to generate sources of stress and satisfaction that may differ in significant ways from the experiences of private practice therapy during periods of economic growth.” The authors identify that a prominent theme was an existential questioning of whether participants’ lives and careers were “time well spent.” They suggest that interviews from therapists earlier in their careers may have produced a different, and possibly less optimistic, perspective. The researchers highlight that participants’ first descriptions of the impacts of their work were overwhelmingly positive. The authors conclude, “The result of this study reinforces the findings of previous research, that the personal lives of therapists are enriched through a sense of being in a privileged and valuable professional role, characterized by positive personal learning in such areas of self-awareness, personal development, and quality of interpersonal relationships.” **** Råbu, M., Moltu, C., Binder, P.-E., & McLeod, J. (2016). How does practicing psychotherapy affect the personal life of the therapist? A qualitative inquiry of senior therapists’ experiences. Psychotherapy Research, 26(6), 737-749, doi:10.1080/10503307.2015.1065354 (Abstract) | High | [
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Maintain a Secure Cloud with Ksplice for Oracle VM 6:40 Watch this open discussion on the enhanced security features offered by Oracle VM in a Cloud Infrastructure. Hear how Ksplice technology will allow you to patch your kernel, user space packages and hypervisor without rebooting your server. | High | [
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Q: Query too large mongodb c# I`m trying to make a query in robomongo but there seems to be too many results in the query. List<DataObject> list = collection.FindAs<DataObject>(Query.EQ("Item1", "Value1")).ToList(); foreach (DataObject item in list) { //Do Something } From what i read, i would need to use MongoCursor, but I couldnt find a good example, is there iterate through everything using batches of 1000? Something like: MongoCursor<DataObject> cursor = collection.FindAs<DataObject>(Query.EQ("Item1", "Value1")); int batchNumber = 1000; List<DataObject> list; while(list = cursor.getBatch(batchNumber);) { foreach (DataObject item in list) { //Do Something } } Now I understood i could easily solve this if i dont save it in a list before the foreach by doing : foreach (DataObject item in collection.FindAs<DataObject>(Query.EQ("Item1", "Value1"))) { //Do Something } A: This was solved by not saving the result in a list before the foreach. Like this foreach (DataObject item in collection.FindAs<DataObject>(Query.EQ("Item1", "Value1"))) { //Do Something } | Mid | [
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Category Archives: Faith Post navigation On Saturday, people of all ages marched and protested against gun violence. Show me what democracy looks like. This is what democracy looks like! Don’t let anyone look down on you for being young. Instead, make your speech, behavior, love, faith, and purity an example for other believers. 1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV) My hope for the future shines brighter because of “kids these days.” I confess to missing the speeches at the park downtown because I waited to leave my house until the livestreaming of the rally in Washington, D.C. had finished. I’m glad I was able to hear the incredibly moving speeches given there but wish I could have also heard our local teen leaders speaking out. There was an estimated 5,000 people who rallied and marched, and I was proud to be one of them. My friend ~A~ and I marched this afternoon. Our city had its march on Sunday, on the one-year anniversary of the 2017 Women’s March. There were people of all ages, families spanning generations, males and females. There were strollers and walkers and wheelchairs. Since we were lucky enough to be near the front of the parade of marchers, we were able to station ourselves near the end and take photos after we were finished marching. I was lucky enough to have such a good friend who made my sign for me; I gave her the words and she took care of the artistic part. I didn’t march last year; I’d scheduled that day to visit our grandson. This year, we’d just seen them 2 weeks ago and it was past time for me to put my body and voice where I might be seen and heard because silence is not golden. Love trumps hate, and I choose to persistantly stand on the side of love. It’s been ten years since I started blogging. It’s been a month since I wrote anything here. I’ve written several things in my head, of course — which is where most of my non work-related writing takes place these days — but I haven’t come here and put it down, fingers to the keyboard, tappity-tap-tap-tap. The thing is, my head is full and not all of it is pretty or pleasant. I could spew paragraph upon paragraph, raging about politicians who have sold out for …what? Blood money? Blackmail? Or are their hearts that hardened, to not care about the people they’re supposed to be representing? An incompetent fool sits in the White House and tweets whatever strikes him off the top of his head (and Fox “news”), then meets with politicians and refers to other nations at “shithole” countries. The entire Republican party is at fault for making him their candidate, for not reigning him in and controlling his abusive rants. A sizeable portion of the voters in this country are also at fault for voting him and his administration into office. #Cult45 is harming this nation — hopefully not beyond repair but it’s going to be a long climb back to respectability. A misogynist who is a serial sexual harrasser was elected to be President of the United States. He is a compulsive liar and a racist. He was elected by wealthy people who believed he would bring them even more wealth. He was elected by people who felt marginalized and left behind in times of economic growth, who believed it when he said he’d bring the steel and coal jobs back. He was held up by white supremacy folks as being one of their own and he has proven that to be true by his words, actions, and inactions. The KKK and other groups have been emboldened by his presidency. But the group of people who voted for Number 45 and who bother me the most of all are the people who claim to follow Jesus Christ. It makes no sense at all to me as a Christian to support and excuse someone who sees forgiveness, compassion and humility as weakness, who brags about assaulting and using others, who constantly tears down others in an attempt to build himself up. And yet there have been many people who claim to be Christian — and in whose lives I have seen a desire to follow Jesus Christ — who have chosen to vote for and support this man and his administration. I’m told it’s about the judicial branch and abortion. However, I don’t see the ends justifying the means and I don’t know how to relate to people who continue to support him. Mirror, Mirror on the wall Who’s the busiest of them all? Busy! Busy! Busy! Guilty as charged. I am trying to set aside some quiet moments this season to reflect on why we celebrate Christmas, why we look for the perfect gift for someone we love. I am trying to be intentional about Advent, this season of preparation. Today we light the “peace” candle on the Advent wreath. Hope. Peace. Joy. Love. In the midst of everything happening in our nation and in the world, I need the focus of Advent more than ever. Peace be with you. Life is precious and wonderful. It can be tedious or exciting. Life, as Glennon Melton Doyle says, is brutal and beautiful… brutiful. But life isn’t sacred. Sacred means holy, set aside, reverently dedicated to some person, purpose, or object. I’m not saying that life can’t be those things, but general everyday life doesn’t qualify as sacred. However, there are moments in one’s life that are sacred. Birth, when a baby takes its first breath, causes those present to catch and hold their own breaths, waiting for that first cry as air fills the infant’s lungs. Death is also one of those sacred moments; being present as someone takes a final breath is a holy experience and a sacred honor – one which I count myself blessed to have witnessed. My husband and I discussed some of this a few weeks ago as he prepared to undergo an angiogram. We were filling out paperwork for his Advance Directive in the event things went horribly wrong. He didn’t want to have life indefinitely prolonged via medical support if there was no hope of recovery. We did the hard work of discussing how long I should wait for him to come out of a coma or allow him to be on life support, should those things be in our immediate future. We experienced sacred moments yesterday. It was a beautiful morning: the smoke was finally clearing from our skies. I wanted to visit friends who were camping in a lovely Riverside spot before they left to journey home, so SuperDad and Moses and I drove the short distance to the state park. I walked the first half-mile with them, smiling at how happy our dog was to be sniffing everything. We parted on the bridge; man and beast continued on their favorite hike together while I returned to where my friends were camped. About 30 minutes later, when I was expecting their return to us, SD called to say the dog was having trouble breathing (this was not terribly uncommon and usually righted itself within minutes) so they were resting before moving on. Ten minutes later, a second call let me know that Moses wasn’t recovering well at all, and could I get a cart to meet them? My friend J and I asked the camp host if there was a cart available but she did not have one, so we drove to my house for our folding wagon, quickly returning to the park with it. We met SD and the dog on the trail: Moses had slipped into a coma. We gently moved him to a blanket and lifted him into the cart. The trail back was rocky and uneven, and the decision was made for SD to go retrieve the car while J and I walked with the wagon along a smoother path until we could all meet up. At a stopping point in the shade, J reached down and pet the dog; she noted that his heart was beating quickly. By the time I reached down to feel his chest, Moses’ heart had stopped. There was no trauma, no misery – just a quiet ending. He was having a joy-filled morning, walking on one of his favorite paths in the woods until with a final wag of his tail, he laid down to rest. SuperDad was there to give him water and keep him company. When Moses took his final breath, he had a loving hand placed comfortingly on him. Death is sacred, and in those important, holy moments of yesterday, there were people to bear witness to it. Aside from the fact that he was a 14-year-old Labrador retriever – that makes him the human equivalent of 98 years of age, so clearly his time had come – I think that is why I am so at peace with his passing: he was ushered out of this life with loving hands. Moses now at the proverbial Rainbow Bridge, where he is free to sniff whatever he wants to his heart’s content. We weren’t his first family, so if the legend is true Moses will have at least two joyous reunions in the future. There are some wonderful dogs I know of who went before him, and I imagine there is quite the dog party happening now. SuperDad trains all year for his favorite event, the Langlauf 10km Nordic skiing race on Mt. Spokane. In 2016 he took 3rd place in his age group, which only encouraged him to train harder. The extra training he did (some in thanks to Pokémon GO) paid off in yesterday’s race. Congratulations to the first place winner for his age group! This, of course, begs the question: will 2018 bring him more cowbell? too cool for sitting around the fire Winter, however, is far from over. I snapped these two pictures prior to leaving for work on Thursday morning. The school district had to cancel classes and after school activities due to weather. The main roads were okay but we had received a fresh load of snow followed by a layer of ice and freezing rain. It was the first day that The Scout felt up to going to class all week; he learned his lesson about checking his phone for messages after he got the the empty school parking lot. This is the kind of ICE we like best. After church yesterday, I headed over to one of the university campuses here in town for a #RallyWithRefugees. The large room was filled to capacity and overflowed to other places where people could watch on screens, thanks to use of Facebook Live. The event had been pulled together with 3 different groups sponsoring it — Whitworth University, Gonzaga University, and the World Relief office — after the immigration fiasco at our nation’s airports. Those who attended were given the big picture of what is happening, the intimate look at what refugees go through to resettle here (the personal stories were eye-opening and inspiring), some details on how local officials are dealing with it here in Spokane, the legalities facing everyone (but especially refugees), and concrete suggestions on how we can help others. The event was worth every minute I spent there. We had just finished hearing the story of one young woman’s quest for education when a city councilman got up to speak. He was showing his emotions not only because of the personal stories that were being shared but also because he’d just gotten word that ICE was currently doing sweeps downtown and that other city council members were hurrying to the main bus station and train station to question them. Having leadership in our city and state that support humane treatment of others is priceless. The tactics used by the administration of POTUS45 are fear-based and education-deficient. So let’s combat those two issues (fear and a lack of education) with some information from the World Relief office: “Under both international and U.S. law, a refugee is an individual who has fled his or her country of origin because of a credible fear of persecution on account of their race, religion, political opinion, national origin, or social group. This definition of a refugee does not include those who flee their homes but stay within the boundaries of their country (“Internally Displaced Persons”) nor does it include those who flee a situation of poverty, national disaster, or violence, unless the violence was specifically motivated by their race, religion, political opinion, or one of the other grounds under the legal definition. The U.S. government admits individuals for resettlement within the United States only after a thorough individual screening abroad to ensure both that they meet the legal definition of a refugee and that they in no way pose a national security or health threat to the United States.” The current screening process for all refugees involves many layers of security checks before entry into the country. In addition, only the most vulnerable are referred by the U.N. for refugee resettlement (less than 1 percent of refugees worldwide). For more, read this New York Times article. It’s not a rapid scenario — vetting a refugee takes approximately 2 years with multiple background checks, interviews, and approval processes. Syrians go through additional layers of checks. Some people spend years waiting in refugee camps. They don’t have a home to which they can return. As a person of faith, being concerned with how my country and fellow citizens treat others is not just a matter of personal opinion; the Bible is full of scriptures relating to how I am to respond to refugees and other migrating people, regardless of whether you read the New Testament or the Old Testament/Hebrew Scriptures. Even for those who do not profess faith, the Golden Rule makes is clear how we ought to respond to the crisis of refugees. It’s a shiny new year and we have the opportunity to bring joy and share hope with others. Some of the Bible verses I return to over and over again are the ones I am sharing here. From the prophet Micah in the Old Testament: He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.And what does the Lord require of you?To act justly and to love mercyand to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 (NIV) The words of Jesus as recorded by Matthew in the New Testament: 37 “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment.39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” For many reasons, 2016 is a year that can’t end soon enough. Not only was a misogynistic, racist serial liar (just to name a few of his well-documented traits) elected as the next President of the United States, but the world lost some amazing artists as well. Sometimes it’s hard to see the beauty around us when so much bad stuff is in the news. But I see the light of hope shining in the efforts of so many people. The darkness cannot overcome the light. And even in the unpleasantness, there are moments of beauty to be enjoyed. We only need to be watching for the opportunities that surely await us. | Low | [
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2019 Genuine Scooters Buddy 50 $1,999 Request More Information Request Information Calculate Payment Price $ Down Payment $ Interest Rate % Loan Term Estimated Monthly Payment $ Your down payment cannot be greater than the price. This is not an offer for credit and should be used for estimation purposes only based on the information you provided. You should not base your decision on this estimate alone. Title, registration, tax and other fees, and personal circumstances such as employment status and personal credit history, were not considered in the calculations. Schedule a Test Ride 2019 Genuine Scooters Buddy 50 • $1,999 Condition New Category Scooters Model Type Buddy 50 Model Code 6043 Color Tangerine BUILT WITH LOVE! Love is in the details. And after one look at our Buddy 50 scooter, you'll be ready for a serious commitment! This vintage-inspired scooter comes in a variety of retro colors yet has plenty of modern features that include: under seat storage, a charger for your cell phone or iPod and a grocery bag hook. Don't let the smaller engine fool you. This Buddy has 50cc and is great for every-day transportation. Run errands around town or cruise across a college campus. At 100 mpg†, you'll spend less time at the pump and more time scooting around and falling in love. | Mid | [
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Q: Can I override iPhone caller interface with custom interface I'm trying to build a application in which i want override iPhone caller interface with custom interface,as it's possible? Any idea.Thanx A: You can make custom view but not customize iPhone caller interface. Apple not allow to do this. | Mid | [
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Relations between epidermal growth factor receptor and oestrogen and progesterone receptors in breast cancers of premenopausal and postmenopausal patients in Kuwait. The levels of cell membrane epidermal growth factor receptor EGFR and cytosol (c) and nuclear (n), oestrogen (E) and progesterone (P) receptors (R) were determined in 132 specimens of primary breast cancers. In the tumours of postmenopausal women an inverse significant correlation was demonstrated between the concentrations of EGFR vs. ERc, ERn, and PRc while no such correlation was noted in the tumours of premenopausal women. Premenopausal and postmenopausal EGFR positive tumours (> or = 10 fmol/mg membrane protein) could be regarded as homogenous with respect to the concentration of ER and PR whose mean values were low and without being significantly different. EGFR negative tumours were heterogeneous with respect to the ER and PR concentrations. Postmenopausal EGFR negative (< 10 fmol/mg membrane protein) tumours had evidently higher mean values of ER and PR than premenopausal EGFR negative tumours, but these differences were statistically significant for oestrogen receptors only. The levels of ER and PR of premenopausal EGFR negative tumours were approximated to the corresponding levels of EGFR positive tumours. | Mid | [
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Just went to the MickyD on my way to work and ordered the standard MickyD Value Meal. I was told that the fries will now be considered as a separate add-on - but the price of the meal was the same as yesterday. If you want fries, you will have to pay more .. Most of you may consider this bullshit .. well .. yes, it is fictional on the case with MickyD, I just needed a comparable situation to illustrate the actual true case of the 'innovative' packaging that was introduced by ASTRO (a satellite TV station in Asia). The situation was quite similar, last month, the subscription that I have included several channels that was suddenly 'repackaged' into a separate offering and to have continued access to this channels, you now need to subscribe to a new package! While I don't really watch the tv .. probably only 3-5 hours per week, and therefore is really wasting the subscription for nothing .. BUT, this new development is just a fucking rip-off .. ASTRO - May you rot and slowly die .. Kiss my sweet ass and luv it! Tuesday, January 15, 2008 After 30 odd years of living, it is most interesting of realization that I am NOT who I am.Not wanting to speak for everyone, but how many of us are who we actually are .. I am not the person I want to be at work, I am trying to be the husband that my wife wants me to be, and I deeply want to be the father I think I should be for my son. Unfortunately, all that I 'should' be is not who I am .. maybe only God can utter .. I shall be that I shall be .. or more commonly, I am That I am .. This is a whole lot of fucking bullshit .. because I tried so hard to be politically correct and not vulgar - but this is not who I am .. So fuck off world! | Mid | [
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Taraji dominated the matchup but Kef were able to score through Amine Bin Fadhel in the 32nd minute. Striker Haythem Jouini did the lion's share of the work for Taraji, netting three of the team's four goals. "We were able to control the whole game, despite the poor conditions where the match took place; the important thing is that we returned with the winning points," EST assistant coach Skander Kasri said after the match. Kef coach Tarek Touhami said that "the experience of Esperance made all the difference". "We are still in the middle of the tournament; we will work to win the next matches despite their difficulty, in order to stay in the competition," he added. With the win, Esperance retained the league lead with 22 points, three points ahead of the next in line, Club Africain. CA stumbled at home against ES Zarzis and finished the game with a 1-1 draw. In the same round, AS Marsa kept up their chance to remain among the top teams after a 3-1 win over JS Kairouan. AS Marsa occupy third place with 17 points, while JS Kairouan remain in fifth place with 13 points. In other matches, CA Bizertin started winning again after a series of negative results. They posted a 2-nil victory over Olympic Beja. Meanwhile, CS Hammam-Lif incurred another loss, this time against CS Sfaxien. The 1-0 loss left them with ten points and in second to last place. Raja Casablanca continue Botola domination In Moroccan football action, Raja Casablanca kept their leadership position after a 2-1 win over Wydad Fes on Sunday. Mouhcine Yajour opened scoring for the Green Eagles in the 48th minute. The guests scored a matching goal in the 80th minute, only for Abdelmajid Eddine to score the game winning goal four minutes later. The win leaves RCA with 39 points. FAR Rabat are in second with 38 points after their 1-0 win against Difaa El Jadida. Salaheddine Aqqal netted the only goal of the game in the 52nd minute on a penalty kick. COD Meknès lost their matchup against Wydad Casablanca, 1-0. Star Lys Mouithys netted the goal in 34th minute, propelling WAC to third place with 35 points. Olympique Safi defeated Kenitra 2-0 at home. The goals were scored by Brahim Bahraoui in the 26th minute and Abdul Razzaq Hamadallah at the end of the match. Meanwhile in Mauritania, the country's football league marked the midway point in the season after Day 13 matches played out February 15th-16th. The Mourabitounes are now preparing for their second round qualifier in the 2014 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN). At the end of the action-packed first half of the season, FC Nouadhibou lead thanks to their superior consistency, while ASC Armée are in last place. With a total of 30 points, the Oranges have managed to steal the limelight from all of their opponents. With greater consistency, they have been able to find their form at the right time and are racking up a string of victories. Despite the departure of Almamy Traore, the team outperformed the rest in attack with 28 goals. Ksar (29 points) have had a good first half of the season and have played polished and efficient football. Despite the large amount of pressure on them, they have lined themselves up as serious contenders for the title. ASC Tidjikdja (24 points) have slowly but surely turned things around after getting off to a disastrous start to the season with a revival in their fortunes towards the end of the first half. For their part, ASAC Concorde (23 points) are undeniably suffering from internal problems which are jeopardising their status as favourites. Despite boasting some of the most talented players in the league, the team is undergoing constant changes. Reigning champions FC T. Zeina (23 points) are gradually getting their act together after a tough start to the season. Birama Gueye's protégés are starting to string more and more wins together and are regaining their cohesion. CF Cansado (20 points) have lost their sparkle at the end of a bumpy first half of the season. This year, the Miners have lost several home games - something not seen in previous years. One thing in their favour, however, is the blossoming talent of young Baguily, the top scorer so far with ten goals to his name. The fortunes of the other SNIM club, ASC Kedia (15 points), have mirrored the strength of its team, which has been reduced by the departure of Sidi Moctar N'Diaye. AllAfrica publishes around 2,000 reports a day from more than 130 news organizations and over 200 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct. AllAfrica is a voice of, by and about Africa - aggregating, producing and distributing 2000 news and information items daily from over 130 African news organizations and our own reporters to an African and global public. We operate from Cape Town, Dakar, Lagos, Monrovia, Nairobi and Washington DC. | Mid | [
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On Thursday, two separate groups of digital strategists — a bipartisan coalition from the University of Chicago, and a group of roughly 40 Democratic and progressive strategists — released letters criticizing Google’s new policy. The letters, which were obtained by The New York Times, both fault Google for not adequately addressing disinformation. “Policy changes by Google, other platforms, and regulators should focus on curtailing bad actors and stopping disinformation,” wrote the digital group from the University of Chicago. “Policy changes designed to limit legitimate political communications and dialogue are not the right approach for a democratic society.” Google does have policies designed to combat misinformation, and in February it published an extensive white paper on the subject. The policy announced on Wednesday did also state that Google was willing to take down false ads, something Facebook has not been willing to do. “We’ve made significant progress and over the years have established policies and features that enable our security teams to effectively identify malicious actors, disable their accounts, remove violative content, warn our users about them, provide context alongside content where relevant and share intelligence with other companies and law enforcement officials,” the company said in a statement. “We remain committed to working with government, industry, and civil society to continue addressing this challenge in the United States and around the world.” There are numerous examples of how difficult it is to enforce misinformation policies on such a massive platform. Political operatives and campaigns have maintained that the announcement by Google is a halfhearted attempt to address the underlying issues plaguing political discourse on social media, an issue that has made tech companies a target of withering criticism from Congress, advocacy groups and some Democratic 2020 candidates. A quick search on YouTube for Senator Kamala Harris, for instance, turns up dozens of videos that are spreading the lie that Ms. Harris isn’t an American citizen, including some with more than 100,000 views. None of these videos are ads. Sign up for On Politics to get the latest election and politics news and insights. Sign up for our politics newsletter “Tech companies have a responsibility to combat disinformation, and when their platforms are being abused to promote demonstrable lies, fabrications and racist attacks — some of which could lead to violence — it requires more than Band-Aids,” said Ian Sams , the communications director for Ms. Harris. “This is a fundamental problem that threatens our democracy, and what we’ve seen so far isn’t enough.” | Mid | [
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Strong Enamel Means Less Decay When it comes to our dental health everybody benefits from the use of fluoride. Both children and adults would suffer dire consequences from the lack of it. Children need fluoride to help prevent cavities while their teeth are still developing. Primary teeth are important to the successful eruption of the permanent teeth which will hopefully serve us well for years to come. Remineralization is the process by which the fluoride in our bodies restores calcium and phosphorous to our tooth enamel. The effect may keep a small cavity from becoming more serious and in the process strengthen the enamel so that it is better able to resist future invasion by cavity causing bacteria. Adults who suffer from gum disease may experience receding tissue which will leave the tooth’s root open to decay. People who have been regularly exposed to fluoride have been found to be more immune to root decay as a result. The older we get the more apt we are to develop some condition or disease that will require the need for prescription or over the counter medications. Some of these drugs can cause a decrease in the natural flow of the saliva that contains the protective mineral fluoride. Most adults grew up with the advantage of a fluoridated community drinking water system. Studies have proven that those who did were at much lower risk for tooth decay throughout childhood and beyond. Supplemental fluoride is found in products such as toothpastes and mouthwashes. Check the label to make sure of the content. Adults who are at high risk for tooth decay may also benefit from professional in office fluoride treatments. The procedure is a simple one that can easily be performed as a part of a regular checkup appointment. Some dentists will follow up by prescribing a fluoride gel for home use. You want your teeth to last you a lifetime. See your dentist regularly and stick to a healthy regimen of home care using fluoridated dental products to give yourself the best advantage. Call Spokane Valley Dentistry @ 509-926-62612 for your next appointment. | High | [
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The High Cost of a kabuki democracy Total political spending on elections this cycle is estimated to reach nearly $6 billion, according to an analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics, a nonpartisan group that tracks the influence of money in politics. The researchers who compiled the report gathered data through public disclosure documents submitted to the Federal Election Commission and tax documents filed by nonprofit groups that are not required by law to disclose their donors. The estimated amount—$5.8 billion—is $400 million more than the record-breaking amount spent in the last presidential election cycle in 2008. The report includes spending on congressional campaigns in its calculation and estimates that the presidential race alone will cost $2.5 billion. "Although a lot of money still remains to be raised and spent, the data already show that we're on track to break the extraordinary, record-setting sums spent in 2008," said CFRP Executive Director Sheila Krumholz. "That cycle was the first in which we crossed the $5 billion mark, and the big question now is whether we will already reach—or surpass—$6 billion just one cycle later. At a minimum, we'll come close." .................(more) | Mid | [
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After more than 20 years, the Pokemon Gold demo featured at the 1997 Space World event has been uncovered. Its full contents have been extracted, and a whole lot of noteworthy information has been detailed and preserved. First, here’s a look at every Pokemon sprite: As you can see, there are a number of unused Pokemon. Some designs are also early versions of Pokemon that would indeed make it into the final game. Here’s a look at the world map, which shows that Game Freak originally wanted most of Japan to be the region in Gen 2 originally: We can also see that the initial plan was to condense all of Kanto into just one town, which you can see below in the bottom right: Next, here’s a look at some Trainers – who are largely unfinished: Last but not least, here’s a rundown of how the game would have started, courtesy of The Shadow Knight: The protagonist’s brother (named Ken) makes an appearance, ending the rumors that Gold’s brother was Red. You get an email from Professor Oak telling you to go to his lab, then your rival approaches you outside your house and asks you for what you call your mother (this was semi-unused in the final game, it’s used to prevent the Old Man glitch by storing names during Dude’s catching tutorial). You walk into the grass and Green stops you, bringing you to the lab like his grandfather did years prior. Green and Oak ask if you two want your starters, and then Oak takes you into the back room where the starters are located. You leave, talk to Green, and then Oak gives you and your rival Pokedexes. Your rival challenges you and unfortunately his team is missing so he challenges you with either garbage or things meant for demo trainers. If you somehow manage to beat him, you leave and your mother gives you 6 Pokeballs and the Pokegear. Source Share this: Twitter Facebook Reddit Tumblr Pinterest More Email Print LinkedIn Google Pocket | High | [
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Q: iphone - animation in the simulator works fine but in device nothing happens? -(void) DownRoll1 { down1.image = up1.image; [UIView beginAnimations:nil context:nil]; [UIView setAnimationDuration:2.2]; CGPoint destination = CGPointMake(296,440); down1.center = destination; [UIView commitAnimations]; } A: Answer was: check that your filenames will match on the case-sensitive device. if you want to make something happen more quickly when the user hits the "shuffle" button, you could pre-load the image in your viewDidLoad method, and just not show it until later. | Low | [
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extern bool cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_RequestCurrentStats(void *); extern bool cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_GetStat(void *, const char *, int32 *); extern bool cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_GetStat_2(void *, const char *, float *); extern bool cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_SetStat(void *, const char *, int32); extern bool cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_SetStat_2(void *, const char *, float); extern bool cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_UpdateAvgRateStat(void *, const char *, float, double); extern bool cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_GetAchievement(void *, const char *, bool *); extern bool cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_SetAchievement(void *, const char *); extern bool cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_ClearAchievement(void *, const char *); extern bool cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_GetAchievementAndUnlockTime(void *, const char *, bool *, uint32 *); extern bool cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_StoreStats(void *); extern int cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_GetAchievementIcon(void *, const char *); extern const char * cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_GetAchievementDisplayAttribute(void *, const char *, const char *); extern bool cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_IndicateAchievementProgress(void *, const char *, uint32, uint32); extern SteamAPICall_t cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_RequestUserStats(void *, CSteamID); extern bool cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_GetUserStat(void *, CSteamID, const char *, int32 *); extern bool cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_GetUserStat_2(void *, CSteamID, const char *, float *); extern bool cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_GetUserAchievement(void *, CSteamID, const char *, bool *); extern bool cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_GetUserAchievementAndUnlockTime(void *, CSteamID, const char *, bool *, uint32 *); extern bool cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_ResetAllStats(void *, bool); extern SteamAPICall_t cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_FindOrCreateLeaderboard(void *, const char *, ELeaderboardSortMethod, ELeaderboardDisplayType); extern SteamAPICall_t cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_FindLeaderboard(void *, const char *); extern const char * cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_GetLeaderboardName(void *, SteamLeaderboard_t); extern int cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_GetLeaderboardEntryCount(void *, SteamLeaderboard_t); extern ELeaderboardSortMethod cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_GetLeaderboardSortMethod(void *, SteamLeaderboard_t); extern ELeaderboardDisplayType cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_GetLeaderboardDisplayType(void *, SteamLeaderboard_t); extern SteamAPICall_t cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_DownloadLeaderboardEntries(void *, SteamLeaderboard_t, ELeaderboardDataRequest, int, int); extern bool cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_GetDownloadedLeaderboardEntry(void *, SteamLeaderboardEntries_t, int, winLeaderboardEntry_t_111x *, int32 *, int); extern SteamAPICall_t cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_UploadLeaderboardScore(void *, SteamLeaderboard_t, ELeaderboardUploadScoreMethod, int32, const int32 *, int); extern SteamAPICall_t cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_AttachLeaderboardUGC(void *, SteamLeaderboard_t, UGCHandle_t); extern SteamAPICall_t cppISteamUserStats_STEAMUSERSTATS_INTERFACE_VERSION008_GetNumberOfCurrentPlayers(void *); | Mid | [
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Has it ever occurred to you to explore the world of One Piece like one of those nature documentary series on TV? There are so many things to discover! Is One Piece the National Geographic or Discovery Channel of the manga/anime world? The world that our lovable and brave pirates sail in is massive and full of wonders. Each new story arc brings us to yet another mystical and magical place. Will we ever see the whole world? Definitely not. That is the amazing point about Eichiro Oda’s opus: we have seen so much but there is always the nagging feeling of vast, unexplored territories. Knowing that One Piece is nowhere near its conclusion, I am as excited to see the rest of the world as I am to follow the Straw Hat Pirates’ journey. History One Piece (ワンピース, Wan Piisu) has been around since 1997. Eiichiro Oda (尾田 栄一郎, Oda Eiichiro) started illustrating the manga when he was only 22 years old. Prior to that, he assisted Rurouni Kenshin’s creator, Nobuhiro Watsuki for a while. One Piece is currently one of the top-selling manga of all time. In 2015, the Guinness Book of Record awarded Eiichiro Oda and OP for “The most copies published for the same comic book series by a single author.” The anime series started airing in 1999 and it has broken through almost 800 episodes and counting. Needless to say, the franchise has created many movies, video games, art books, toys, and more. The thirteenth One Piece movie, One Piece Film: Gold saw limited releases in the US in January 2017. We follow the story of Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates crew on his journey to become the next Pirate King and discover One Piece, the last piece of treasure left by Gol D. Roger, the deceased Pirate King. The current crew consists of Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Tony Tony Chopper, Franky, Nico Robin, and Brook. If you love the Straw Hat’s ships, replicas of the Going Merry and the Thousand Sunny were built and are available to board. They were parts of a One Piece theme amusement park in Japan. The gigantic world of One Piece I wrote this editorial out of love of watching nature documentaries and Oda’s manga. Rather than examining characters or mysteries, I thought it would be interesting to shine the spotlight at the story’s unsung character, the world. I remember reading the early chapters of the manga with the similar sense of adventure that Luffy has. Oda established and hinted that the world is vast and magical. More than 800 chapters (as of writing this) in, I am still amazed at how he is able to extend my fascination towards its world. I will not be covering all of the places, myths, or wonders below because there are too many of them. Instead, I will highlight some notable ones from mostly the early part of the Straw Hats’ journey. Magical locales Early on, One Piece had set itself as having a world with unimaginable places, people, animals, and natural occurrences. Though the early arcs started slowly with Oda concentrating on characters with inhuman abilities, the world starts to open up and be more interesting when the crew meets Laboon. The Straw Hats need to cross over to the Grand Line by way of the Reverse Mountain where Laboon, a big blue whale, resides. The Reverse Mountain is the home to a series of rapids going up a large mountain due to the force of oceanic waves. The Mountain is one of two known entrances/exits to the Grand Line, a tumultuous belt surrounding the World. The weather in the Grand Line is unpredictable, violent, and deadly. Seafarers can only navigate the Line using special navigation devices, adding to the difficulty and mystery of the world. Later on, our beloved crew arrive at Skypiea, a floating island sustained by very dense cluster of clouds named the White-White Sea. Despite currently being situated above ground, Skypiea was once a part of an island below. It was blasted by a particularly powerful Knock Up Stream, a giant pressurized stream of water. Can you imagine the amount of force needed to separate a chunk of an island and launch it skyward? Oda plays on the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle with his own spin: The Florian Triangle. It is a stretch of sea covered by very thick fog complete with its tales of ghost ships and zombies. It has its own demonic ruler, Gekko Moriah, a vampire/devil-like being with the creepy powers to steal shadows and reanimate the dead. At the end of their visit to the Triangle, we get a glimpse of a shadow of a gargantuan creature that is still not revealed. Maybe it was just a giant red herring? Lastly, there is a legendary part of the ocean named All Blue that Sanji is looking for. It is said to be the home of every fish available, the ultimate ingredient resource for a chef such as Sanji. So far, Oda has not shown us even a glimpse of it. Oda-san, could we get more hints about All Blue, please? Exciting flora and fauna Laboon, the cute and enormous blue whale, is only one of his kind in the world of OP. He was separated from his family years before Luffy sets out. After entering the West Blue region, the Straw Hats encountered a pod of friendly blue whales very similar to Laboon. A group of dangerous and large oceanic creatures collectively called the Sea Kings exists in the wild. They are often at the top of the natural food chain with the exceptions of other stronger creatures or persons. Interestingly, the meat of certain Sea Kings is said to be really delicious. There is a group of highly intelligent and skillful primates named Humandrills on Kuraigana Island. Zoro, with the permission of One Piece’s strongest swordsman, Dracule Mihawk, trained with them during the two-year reunion break. The Humandrills learned a little bit of Mihawk’s skill, enough to give Zoro some trouble. They are capable enough that after the intense training, Zoro has grown multiple times stronger. Though he still has ways to go before he catches up to Mihawk. The next extraordinary specimen is located in the Boin Archipelago, a group of islands made of giant vicious plants. In this place, Usopp mastered the skills and knowledge of using Pop Greens, plant seeds that can grow into full-size vegetations with different stimuli. One type of seeds grow large venus flytrap looking man-eating plants, another type spawns a raft boat that looks like a group of bananas. There is another type that springs up a group of bamboo javelins from the ground. Usually, Usopp deploys the seeds as his offensive ability coupled with his wit and creativity in battles. Mysterious artifacts and happenings Obviously, in a world this vast, there are many baffling and unsolved phenomena. I did say I will not be covering mysteries, but these relate to the world. There are big notable ones such as the One Piece itself, the poneglyphs (ancient records of events on large slabs of stone spread all over the place), and the origin of the Devil Fruits. Some of the things I mentioned above are intriguing too. What was the large creature in the Florian Triangle? How did Boin Archipelago come to be? Was the Reverse Mountain formed by material deposited by the conflicting currents? Where is All Blue located? One other big mystery that has come up on multiple occasions is the Void Century. It is a one hundred year gap with no record and studying the said period is forbidden. The missing history took place around 800-900 years before the current events. So far, we only know hints and other events connected to this missing puzzle piece. What happened during the Void Century that made researching it outlawed? Could it be that the knowledge of what went on then is too dangerous? Intriguing technology Though One Piece is set in a fantasy world, some of its technology is very much inspired by ours. No, I am not talking about shipbuilding because that is a given. One example is the Den Den Mushi or the Transponder Snails. They are a group of snails capable of telepathic communication. Often, a mechanic would attach electronic devices to the snails to allow human-to-human communication. The Snails’ capabilities vary from transmitting video, amplifying sound (like a speaker), to taking photographs. They can even mimic the person’s expressions when they speak! In Skypiea, the locals have access to Wavers, water/cloud vehicles similar to water scooters. Breath Dials, shells that store and emit strong air currents, power the scooters. There are other types of Dials capable of different uses. A Lamp Dial is capable of storing and emitting steady light, just like a lightbulb. A Tone Dial functions like a recorder. Brook, one of the Straw Hat crew, recorded a song named “Binks’ Sake” on a particular Tone Dial. It is a keepsake from his old crew and he intends to bring the Dial back to Laboon. Among the Straw Hats, there is a cyborg named Franky who is a genius shipwright and mechanical engineer. After a near fatal accident, he fixed and rigged most of his body into a cyborg. Proving that in One Piece’s world, the technology is sufficient to build a full-fledged mechanical being. Another case in point is the Pacifistas, human weapons developed by the Marines in the shape of Bartholomew Kuma. There is a long story behind the Pacifistas and Kuma but I will save that for later. There is one key scientist who has been experimenting with very advanced technology for the Marines and his name is Dr. Vegapunk. As of writing this, we know very little about the good (could be bad) doctor. Dr. Vegapunk is the mind behind the Pacifistas. That is all I am going to touch on today. Can you imagine a documentary film about the world of One Piece narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Neil deGrasse Tyson, or the late Steve Irwin? I think that kind of series would be amazing. For now, I am eagerly waiting for the next time Oda makes me shed my nakama tears. | High | [
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Histone deacetylase is a component of the internal nuclear matrix. In chicken immature erythrocytes, approximately 4% of the modifiable histone lysine sites participate in active acetylation. There are two categories of actively acetylated histone H4. Although both are acetylated at the same rate (t1/2 = 12 min), one is acetylated to the tetraacetylated form and is rapidly deacetylated (class 1), and the other is acetylated to mono- and diacetylated forms and is slowly deacetylated (class 2). We show that the chromatin distribution of the class 1 labeled tetraacetylated H4 species paralleled that of the transcriptionally active DNA sequences. For example, the chromatin fragments of the insoluble nuclear material contained 76% of the active DNA and 74% of the labeled tetraacetylated H4. Class 2 labeled acetylated H4 species were found in repressed chromatin and were enriched in active/competent gene-enriched chromatin fragments. The majority of the histone deacetylase activity (75-80%) was located with the insoluble residual nuclear material. Further, approximately 40-50% of the enzyme activity was associated with nuclear matrices prepared by two methods using high salt and intermediate/high salt extraction. Histone deacetylase was solubilized by extracting the nuclear matrices with high salt and 2-mercaptoethanol, a procedure that generates nuclear pore-lamina complexes. These results demonstrate that histone deacetylase is a component of the internal nuclear matrix. | Mid | [
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Changes in platelet, coagulation, and fibrinolytic activities in mitral stenosis after percutaneous mitral valvotomy: role of hemodynamic changes and systemic inflammation. Markers of platelet activity (P-selectin), fibrinolysis (d-dimer), thrombin activity (prothrombin fragments 1, 2 [PF1,2] and thrombin-antithrombin III complex [TAT]), and inflammation (interleukin 1β [IL-1β]) were measured in 65 patients with mitral stenosis (MS) before and 2 weeks after percutaneous mitral valvotomy (PMV) and in 23 controls. All markers were significantly higher than the control and significantly decreased after PMV. P-selectin change correlated with the changes in left atrial diameter (LAD), pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP), and IL-1β. d-Dimer change had similar correlations, LAD, PASP, and IL-1β. The PF1,2 change correlated with the change in IL-1β. The TAT change correlated with the changes in LAD. The IL-1β change correlated with the changes in PASP. In conclusion, MS is associated with heightened inflammatory, platelet, thrombin, and fibrinolytic activities that decrease after PMV. Altered hemodynamics and reduced inflammatory activity might have a possible role in these changes. | High | [
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People concerned with online privacy had a field day last week when it was discovered that Microsoft accessed a French blogger’s Hotmail account and read his emails in order to assess his involvement with an alleged theft of Windows trade secrets. As numerous reports pointed out, Microsoft’s Hotmail and Outlook.com terms give the company the right to access and read users’ emails, and bloggers lashed out at Microsoft as a result. As it turns out, however, Microsoft isn’t the only tech giant that reserves the right to read your private correspondence. Alex Hern at The Guardian took the time to actually read the terms we all agree to when we sign up for the various email services offered by big tech companies. Not surprisingly, he found that Apple, Google and Yahoo each include items in their terms of service that give them the right to access and read users’ emails. As Hern noted, Google’s terms for Gmail require users to “acknowledge and agree that Google may access… your account information and any Content associated with that account… in a good faith belief that such access… is reasonably necessary to… protect against imminent harm to the… property… of Google.” Similarly, regarding iCloud email Apple’s terms say that it “may, without liability to you, access… your Account information and Content… if we have a good faith belief that such access… is reasonably necessary to… protect the… property… of Apple,” Hern noted, adding that Yahoo mail can also be accessed by Yahoo according to the service’s terms. Of course most people don’t actually read the terms of service when they sign up for various email solutions, so these things can be a bit of a shock when they come to light. | Mid | [
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1. Field of the Invention The invention relates to a flash memory, in particular to a method for handling data updating of a flash memory and related memory cards. 2. Description of the Related Art A flash memory is a non-volatile memory that can be electrically erased and reprogrammed. Flash memories are primarily used in memory cards and USB flash drives for general storage and transfer of data between computers and other digital products. Flash memory costs far less than EEPROM and therefore has become a dominant memory device. Examples of products applying flash memory include Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) and laptop computers, digital audio players, digital cameras and mobile phones. A flash memory comprises a large number of blocks, and each block comprises a plurality of pages for storing data. A flash memory is erased by a unit of a block and programmed by a unit of a page, when data of the flash memory is erased, all pages of a block of the memory must be erased together. When data is written to a flash memory, the data, however, can be written to a specific page of a block of the flash memory. In addition, data can only be written to a page where no data is stored or a page which has been erased. However, each block of the flash memory could only be erased certain times. When the erased times of a block exceed a threshold value, the block can not be written correctly and mistakes may occur while the data is read from the block, it is very important to use the block averagely to service lifetime of the flash memory, however, the conventional erasing and writing ways can not effectively achieve the goal. Therefore, a more efficient and average way of utilizing the block of the flash memory is required. | Mid | [
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President Rouhani says country will be divided up into colour-coded regions based on number of infections and deaths. Iran plans to reopen mosques in parts of the country that have been consistently free of the coronavirus outbreak as restrictions on Iranians gradually ease. Iran, one of the Middle Eastern countries hardest hit by the pandemic, will be divided up into white, yellow, and red regions based on the number of infections and deaths, President Hassan Rouhani said, according to the presidency’s website. Activities in each region will be restricted accordingly, so an area that has been consistently free of infections or deaths will be labelled white and mosques could be reopened and Friday prayers resumed, Rouhani said on Sunday. He said the label given to any region in the country could change and he did not specify when the colour-coding programme would come into force. Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi said in an interview with state TV that 116 counties in the country could be considered white at the moment and 134 yellow. Battered economy Iranians have returned to shops, bazaars, and parks over the past week as the country eases coronavirus restrictions, with the daily increase in the death toll below 100 since April 14. The death toll rose by 60 over the past 24 hours to 5,710, with 90,481 confirmed cases, Health Ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur told state TV. Seeking a balance between protecting public health and shielding an economy already battered by sanctions, the government has refrained from imposing the kind of wholesale lockdowns on cities seen in many other countries. But it has extended closures of schools and universities and banned cultural, religious, and sport gatherings. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a phone call with United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday and discussed the battle against the spread of the coronavirus and regional developments, along with passing on a congratulatory message for the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. | Mid | [
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Adrian Newey has warned that Formula One’s restrictive regulations pose the danger of making the series look like a single-make formula. Newey will step back from Formula One at the end of this year to pursue other projects with Red Bull and has admitted F1’s tightening rule book is part of the reason for his Ferrari technical director James Allison says the weaknesses of the team’s car are clear this year, but admits it will not be the work of a moment to fix them. Allison joined the team last year but arrived too late to have any significant impact on the design of this year’s F14 T. Ferrari Formula 1 teams must stop trying to control their drivers so much if the sport is going to make them heroes again, reckons Red Bull boss Christian Horner. “We need to allow the drivers to express themselves more without them being hit by criticism,” said Horner, who faced his fair share of controversy in recent Before the official holidays begin, a series of key meetings are scheduled to take place among F1 team bosses and key players. The first involves team bosses in London on Thursday, while Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport claims Mercedes’ Niki Lauda will sit down on Saturday with Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo. Click here for The headline in the major German daily Welt claims Mercedes is the victim of “Hamilton’s ego-show”. “With his disobedience, Hamilton weakened the authority of the team leadership and provoked his teammate Nico Rosberg, for a comparatively low reward.” But according to Hamilton, that’s not the point. On Monday, he insisted he is “hired to race”. “There just shouldn’t be the stupid and unnecessary rules that we’ve put in over the years,” said the 83-year-old. “I want a world championship of drivers, not engineers. “We have alraedy told the stewards that they should not punish every little thing. I want drivers who race each other rather than constantly ask what they Renault believes it has “raised its game” in recent races, although admits there is still a need for improvement. Daniel Ricciardo gave Red Bull Racing and Renault its second win of the season in Hungary, but despite that it is clear Mercedes is the standard setter . Renault’s Head of Track Operations Rémi Taffin has Fernando Alonso says coming second after a difficult season in which he’s secured just one podium prior to Hungary “tastes like victory”. The Spaniard led at one point, but couldn’t keep the lead after a faster Daniel Ricciardo, on newer tyres, flew past first Lewis Hamilton and then Alonso. “It means a lot, obviously,” Alonso Christian Horner has heaped praise on Hungarian Grand Prix winner Daniel Ricciardo for delivering a “truly sensational” performance. The Red Bull driver jumped up the order during the first Safety Car period of Sunday’s race, when the top four missed the chance to pit immediately, and made his tyre strategy work to remain a member Kimi Räikkönen says finishing sixth in the Hungarian Grand Prix was the most he could have hoped for after a disastrous qualifying session. The Ferrari driver was knocked out of the opening grid-deciding phase at the Hungaroring, with a gamble to run only the Medium compound tyre backfiring when Marussia’s Jules Bianchi edged ahead on | Mid | [
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using System; using UIKit; using Foundation; using ObjCRuntime; using CoreGraphics; namespace Firebase.Invites { // @interface FIRReceivedInvite : NSObject [BaseType (typeof (NSObject), Name = "FIRReceivedInvite")] interface ReceivedInvite { // @property (readonly, copy, nonatomic) NSString * _Nonnull inviteId; [Export ("inviteId")] string InviteId { get; } // @property (readonly, copy, nonatomic) NSString * _Nonnull deepLink; [Export ("deepLink")] string DeepLink { get; } // @property (readonly, assign, nonatomic) FIRReceivedInviteMatchType matchType; [Export ("matchType", ArgumentSemantic.Assign)] ReceivedInviteMatchType MatchType { get; } } interface IInviteDelegate { } // @protocol FIRInviteDelegate <NSObject> [Model (AutoGeneratedName = true)] [Protocol] [BaseType (typeof (NSObject), Name = "FIRInviteDelegate")] interface InviteDelegate { // @optional -(void)inviteFinishedWithInvitations:(NSArray * _Nonnull)invitationIds error:(NSError * _Nullable)error; [Export ("inviteFinishedWithInvitations:error:")] void InviteFinished (string [] invitationIds, [NullAllowed] NSError error); } interface IInviteBuilder { } // @protocol FIRInviteBuilder <NSObject> [Protocol (Name = "FIRInviteBuilder")] interface InviteBuilder { // @required -(void)setInviteDelegate:(id<FIRInviteDelegate> _Nonnull)inviteDelegate; [Abstract] [Export ("setInviteDelegate:")] void SetInviteDelegate (IInviteDelegate inviteDelegate); // @required -(void)setTitle:(NSString * _Nonnull)title; [Abstract] [Export ("setTitle:")] void SetTitle (string title); // @required -(void)setMessage:(NSString * _Nonnull)message; [Abstract] [Export ("setMessage:")] void SetMessage (string message); // @required -(void)setDeepLink:(NSString * _Nonnull)deepLink; [Abstract] [Export ("setDeepLink:")] void SetDeepLink (string deepLink); // @required -(void)setOtherPlatformsTargetApplication:(FIRInvitesTargetApplication * _Nonnull)targetApplication; [Abstract] [Export ("setOtherPlatformsTargetApplication:")] void SetOtherPlatformsTargetApplication (InvitesTargetApplication targetApplication); // @required -(void)setDescription:(NSString * _Nonnull)description; [Obsolete ("This method is no longer supported in Firebase App Invites.")] [Abstract] [Export ("setDescription:")] void SetDescription (string description); // @required -(void)setCustomImage:(NSString * _Nonnull)imageURI; [Abstract] [Export ("setCustomImage:")] void SetCustomImage (string imageUri); // @required -(void)setCallToActionText:(NSString * _Nonnull)callToActionText; [Abstract] [Export ("setCallToActionText:")] void SetCallToActionText (string callToActionText); // @required -(void)setAndroidMinimumVersionCode:(NSInteger)versionCode; [Abstract] [Export ("setAndroidMinimumVersionCode:")] void SetAndroidMinimumVersionCode (nint versionCode); // @required -(void)open; [Abstract] [Export ("open")] void Open (); } // typedef void (^FIRInvitesUniversalLinkHandler)(FIRReceivedInvite * _Nullable, NSError * _Nullable); delegate void InvitesUniversalLinkHandler ([NullAllowed] ReceivedInvite receivedInvite, [NullAllowed] NSError error); // @interface FIRInvites : NSObject [BaseType (typeof (NSObject), Name = "FIRInvites")] interface Invites { // extern NSString *const kFIRInvitesErrorDomain; [Field ("kFIRInvitesErrorDomain", "__Internal")] NSString ErrorDomain { get; } // @property (nonatomic) FIRInvitesTargetApplication * _Nonnull targetApp; [Export ("targetApp", ArgumentSemantic.Assign)] InvitesTargetApplication TargetApp { get; set; } // +(void)applicationDidFinishLaunchingWithOptions:(NSDictionary * _Nullable)launchOptions; [Static] [Export ("applicationDidFinishLaunchingWithOptions:")] void ApplicationDidFinishLaunching ([NullAllowed] NSDictionary launchOptions); // +(void)applicationDidFinishLaunching __attribute__((deprecated("Call |applicationDidFinishLaunchingWithOptions:| instead."))); [Obsolete ("Call ApplicationDidFinishLaunching (NSDictionary) method instead.")] [Static] [Export ("applicationDidFinishLaunching")] void ApplicationDidFinishLaunching (); // +(id _Nullable)handleURL:(NSURL * _Nonnull)url sourceApplication:(NSString * _Nullable)sourceApplication annotation:(id _Nullable)annotation __attribute__((deprecated("Use |handleUniversalLink:completion:| instead."))); [Obsolete ("Call HandleUniversalLink method instead.")] [Static] [return: NullAllowed] [Export ("handleURL:sourceApplication:annotation:")] ReceivedInvite HandleUrl (NSUrl url, [NullAllowed] string sourceApplication, [NullAllowed] NSObject annotation); [Async] [Static] [Export ("handleUniversalLink:completion:")] bool HandleUniversalLink (NSUrl Url, InvitesUniversalLinkHandler completion); // +(void)completeInvitation __attribute__((deprecated("No longer need to call."))); [Obsolete ("No longer need to call.")] [Static] [Export ("completeInvitation")] void CompleteInvitation (); // +(void)convertInvitation:(NSString * _Nonnull)invitationId; [Static] [Export ("convertInvitation:")] void ConvertInvitation (string invitationId); // +(id<FIRInviteBuilder> _Nullable)inviteDialog; [Static] [NullAllowed, Export ("inviteDialog")] IInviteBuilder GetInviteDialog (); // +(void)closeActiveInviteDialog; [Static] [Export ("closeActiveInviteDialog")] void CloseActiveInviteDialog (); // +(void)setAPIKey:(NSString * _Nonnull)apiKey; 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Q: BULK INSERT problem in MySQL I get an error with the following SQL command for bulk insert. BULK INSERT libra.faculty FROM 'd\:faculty.csv' WITH ( FIELDTERMINATOR = ',', ROWTERMINATOR = '\n' ); Here's the error message: ERROR 1064 (42000): You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'BULK INSERT libra.faculty FROM 'd:\faculty.csv' WITH ( FIELDTERMINATOR = ',', RO' at line 1 A: Use LOAD DATA INFILE instead of BULK INSERT | High | [
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Down to the wire: Giants top Padres to win NL West By JANIE McCAULEY, AP Baseball Writer | 2:25 a.m.Oct. 4, 2010 The San Francisco Giants celebrate at the end of their baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. San Francisco won the game 3-0 to win the National League West Division title. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) — AP The San Francisco Giants celebrate at the end of their baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. San Francisco won the game 3-0 to win the National League West Division title. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) / AP San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval, facing, and Andres Torres celebrate after beating the San Diego Padres 3-0 to clinch the NL West in a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)— AP +Read Caption San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval, facing, and Andres Torres celebrate after beating the San Diego Padres 3-0 to clinch the NL West in a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) / AP San Francisco Giants Managing General Partner Bill Neukom, right, hugs Darren Ford after beating the San Diego Padres 3-0 to win the NL West in a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. The Giants won 3-0 to clinch the NL West. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)— AP +Read Caption San Francisco Giants Managing General Partner Bill Neukom, right, hugs Darren Ford after beating the San Diego Padres 3-0 to win the NL West in a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. The Giants won 3-0 to clinch the NL West. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) / AP San Francisco Giants' Eugenio Velez, right, celebrates with Jose Guillen, center, after beating the San Diego Padres 3-0 to win the NL West in a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. The Giants won 3-0 to clinch the NL West. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)— AP +Read Caption San Francisco Giants' Eugenio Velez, right, celebrates with Jose Guillen, center, after beating the San Diego Padres 3-0 to win the NL West in a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. The Giants won 3-0 to clinch the NL West. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) / AP San Francisco Giants Eli Whiteside, left, and Travis Ishikawa charge the field after beating the San Diego Padres 3-0 to clinch the NL West, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010 in San Francisco. At right are Brian Wilson (38) and Buster Posey. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)— AP +Read Caption San Francisco Giants Eli Whiteside, left, and Travis Ishikawa charge the field after beating the San Diego Padres 3-0 to clinch the NL West, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010 in San Francisco. At right are Brian Wilson (38) and Buster Posey. (AP Photo/George Nikitin) / AP San Francisco Giants' Emmanuel Burriss, left, and Darren Ford celebrate after beating the San Diego Padres 3-0 to win the NL West in a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. The Giants won 3-0 to clinch the NL West. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)— AP +Read Caption San Francisco Giants' Emmanuel Burriss, left, and Darren Ford celebrate after beating the San Diego Padres 3-0 to win the NL West in a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. The Giants won 3-0 to clinch the NL West. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) / AP San Francisco Giants' Aubrey Huff, right, celebrates with his son Jayce, 2, after beating the San Diego Padres 3-0 to win the NL West in a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)— AP +Read Caption San Francisco Giants' Aubrey Huff, right, celebrates with his son Jayce, 2, after beating the San Diego Padres 3-0 to win the NL West in a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) / AP San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval celebrates after the final out of the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. The Giants won 3-0 to clinch the NL West. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)— AP +Read Caption San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval celebrates after the final out of the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. The Giants won 3-0 to clinch the NL West. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) / AP San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy, left, shakes hands with fans and Giants chief operating officer Larry Baer, second from right, at the end of their baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. San Francisco won the game 3-0 to win the National League West Division title. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)— AP +Read Caption San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy, left, shakes hands with fans and Giants chief operating officer Larry Baer, second from right, at the end of their baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. San Francisco won the game 3-0 to win the National League West Division title. (AP Photo/George Nikitin) / AP San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey, right, leaps in the air and the San Diego Padres pinch hitter Will Venable, left, walks off the field at the end of their baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. San Francisco won the game 3-0 to win the National League West Division title. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)— AP +Read Caption San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey, right, leaps in the air and the San Diego Padres pinch hitter Will Venable, left, walks off the field at the end of their baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. San Francisco won the game 3-0 to win the National League West Division title. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) / AP San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey, top right, is congratulated by Andres Torres, left, Pablo Sandoval, center, and Freddy Sanchez after hitting a solo home run off of San Diego Padres' Luke Gregerson in the eighth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)— AP +Read Caption San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey, top right, is congratulated by Andres Torres, left, Pablo Sandoval, center, and Freddy Sanchez after hitting a solo home run off of San Diego Padres' Luke Gregerson in the eighth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) / AP San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval, right, picks up center fielder Andres Torres, left, at the end of their baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. San Francisco won the game 3-0 to win the National League West Division title. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)— AP +Read Caption San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval, right, picks up center fielder Andres Torres, left, at the end of their baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. San Francisco won the game 3-0 to win the National League West Division title. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) / AP Buster Posey homered and the Giants got it done - on their third try against the Padres this weekend - to capture their first division crown and playoff berth since 2003. San Francisco will host the wild card-winning Atlanta Braves starting Thursday at AT&T Park, with ace Tim Lincecum well rested for Game 1. The Braves beat the Phillies 8-7 earlier in the day, extending manager Bobby Cox's farewell season. Giants first baseman Aubrey Huff and second baseman Freddy Sanchez are a pair of playoff first-timers, 20 years in the majors between them. "Words can't describe it," Freddy Sanchez said. "This is what I've played for ever since I was a little kid." Two NL playoff races came down to Game No. 162. San Diego missed a chance to force a Monday playoff with the Giants at Petco Park to decide the NL West winner. The loser of that game would have flown to Atlanta to determine the wild card had there been a three-way tie. After mobbing each other on the mound, the Giants took a victory lap along the outfield warning track, slapping hands with fans leaning over the fence. Manager Bruce Bochy brought up the rear of the lap, repeatedly tipping his cap and waving. "It's a group that coalesced into a team that wants to get there," Bochy said. The pitching-rich Padres head home for a longer winter than they wanted knowing they blew quite an opportunity. San Diego led the division by 6 1/2 games before a 10-game losing streak from Aug. 26 to Sept. 5. But manager Bud Black's team had trouble scoring all season, and that was its undoing at the end. The Padres managed only four hits Sunday and were shut out for the 12th time. "Anyone who goes through this has a good sense of what's going on," Black said. "Reality sets in and you know we didn't make it. But we still had a great season." Sanchez (13-9) pitched into the sixth inning and gave up three hits while walking five. He contributed with his bat, too, hitting a triple off rookie Mat Latos (14-10) and scoring the game's first run in the third inning. The Giants head back into the postseason a decidedly different team than when they last made it. Led by Barry Bonds, they lost in four games to Florida in the 2003 NL division series, a year after falling six outs shy of a World Series title and losing to the Angels in seven games. "Versus the past, when we lived and died with one superstar player, there aren't any superstars on this team. There might be a couple rising stars," Sabean said. "Our organization is built on pitching. It's old-school baseball. We've been marching toward this for a while, including holding onto (Jonathan) Sanchez." Nearly two months after he guaranteed a three-game sweep of the Padres only to see San Francisco drop two of three, the left-handed Sanchez was the Giants' most reliable pitcher down the stretch. He went 4-1 with a 1.03 ERA over his last seven outings - in July 2009, he threw a no-hitter against the visiting Padres. Wilson finished it for his majors-best 48th save in 53 chances. He became the first Giants reliever since the save became an official statistic in 1969 to lead the majors. Wilson also matched Rod Beck for the San Francisco single-season record. San Francisco's bullpen went its final six games and 24 innings without an earned run. The Padres lost for only the second time in nine games at AT&T Park this season. They went 12-6 against the Giants overall, winning the first eight meetings. "We beat them 12 of 18 and that means they played seven games better against the rest of the league," Gonzalez said. "They beat other teams and we didn't." | Low | [
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sell ammonium/sodium/potassium persulphate our company is the main producer and the largest exporter in China of the following products: Ammonium persulphate, aps(annualoutput:15000mt) , Sodium persulphate sps(annual output:8000mt) , Potassium persulphate pps(annual output:3000mt) , we have assets of 100 million USD, sales income 130 million USD every year. It is only 200km from beijing. We are an iso 9002 certificate group, have our own foreign trade right. We have exported our products to over 40 countries. Additionally, We will attend International Chemical Industry Fair China 2006 in Shanghai from April 19,2006 to April 21,2006. Our stall number is 3I37. GB/T 19001-2000 IDT ISO9001:2000, AND IQNET AND CQM, The Certificate Number is:0205Q12348R0M Whats more, if you need any help for the market in China, pls tell me, and I will try, because I think it is more easy for me than for you to do it, such as seek some message. | Mid | [
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// This is a generated file. Not intended for manual editing. package com.jetbrains.lang.dart.psi.impl; import java.util.List; import org.jetbrains.annotations.*; import com.intellij.lang.ASTNode; import com.intellij.psi.PsiElement; import com.intellij.psi.PsiElementVisitor; import com.intellij.psi.util.PsiTreeUtil; import static com.jetbrains.lang.dart.DartTokenTypes.*; import com.jetbrains.lang.dart.psi.*; import com.jetbrains.lang.dart.util.DartPsiImplUtil; public class DartTypeImpl extends DartPsiCompositeElementImpl implements DartType { public DartTypeImpl(@NotNull ASTNode node) { super(node); } public void accept(@NotNull DartVisitor visitor) { visitor.visitType(this); } public void accept(@NotNull PsiElementVisitor visitor) { if (visitor instanceof DartVisitor) accept((DartVisitor)visitor); else super.accept(visitor); } @Override @Nullable public DartSimpleType getSimpleType() { return findChildByClass(DartSimpleType.class); } @Override @Nullable public DartTypedFunctionType getTypedFunctionType() { return findChildByClass(DartTypedFunctionType.class); } @Override @Nullable public DartUntypedFunctionType getUntypedFunctionType() { return findChildByClass(DartUntypedFunctionType.class); } @Override @Nullable public PsiElement resolveReference() { return DartPsiImplUtil.resolveReference(this); } @Override @Nullable public DartReferenceExpression getReferenceExpression() { return DartPsiImplUtil.getReferenceExpression(this); } @Override @Nullable public DartTypeArguments getTypeArguments() { return DartPsiImplUtil.getTypeArguments(this); } } | Mid | [
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Production of L-leucine, L-valine and other amino acids via fermentation has been the subject of considerable research. Numerous genera of microorganisms have been employed along with various amino acid analogues. U.S. Pat. No. 3,865,690 teaches production of L-leucine by culturing a strain of Brevibacterium or Corynebacterium made resistant to a leucine antagonist. U.S. Pat. No. 3,970,519 cultures strains of the same genera in the presence of various amino acids to produce L-leucine. From U.S. Pat. No. 3,893,888 it is known that L-valine can be produced from mutant strains of Brevibacterium resistant to .alpha.-amino-.beta.-hydroxy valeric acid (AHV). U.S. Pat. No. 3,688,073 teaches preparation of L-leucine using a microorganism of the genus Corynebacterium in the presence of a "promoter" for isoleucine, methionine, phenylalanine or valine, e.g. azaleucine or AHV. Azaleucine has been used as an analogue for producing L-leucine. See Wang et al, "Fermentation and Enzyme Technology," John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 1979, pages 18-20. U.S. Pat. No. 3,759,789 utilizes cultures of Arthrobacter alkanicus which are resistant to L-threonine. Precursors of L-leucine and L-isoleucine can be added to increase yields. The following literature is relevant: 1. Araki, Kazumi, H. Ueda and S. Saigusa. Fermentative Production of L-Leucine with Auxotrophic Mutants of Corynebacterium glutamicum. Agr. Biol. Chem. 38(3), 565-572 (1974). PA0 2. Calvo, R. A., and J. M. Calvo. Lack of End-Product Inhibition and Repression on Leucine Synthesis in a Strain of Salmonella typhimurium. Science, 156, 1107-1109 (1967). PA0 3. Kisumi, M., S. Komatsubara and I. Chibata. Leucine Accumulations by Isoleucine Revertants of Serratia marcescens Resistant to .alpha.-Aminobutyric Acid: Lack of Both Feedback Inhibition and Repression, J. Biochem., 73, 107-115 (1973). PA0 4. Tsuchida, T., F. Yoshinaga K. Kubota, H. Momose and S. Okumura. Cultural Conditions for L-Leucine Production by Strain No. 218, a Mutant of Brevibacterium lactofermentum 2256. Agr. Biol. Chem. 39(5), 1149-1153 (1975). PA0 5. Tsuchida, T., and H. Momose. Genetic Changes of Regulatory Mechanisms Occurred in Leucine and Valine Producing Mutants Derived from Brevibacterium lactofermentum 2256. Agr. Biol. Chem. 39(11), 2193-2198 (1975). PA0 6. Tsuchida, T., F. Yoshinaga, K. Kubota, H. Momose and S. Okumura. Production of L-Leucine by a Mutant of Brevibacterium lactofermentum 2256. Agr. Biol. Chem. 38(10), 19097-1911 (1974). PA0 7. Freundlich, M. and J. M. Trela. (1969). Control of isoleucine, valine, and leucine biosynthesis. J. of Bacteriology, 101-106. PA0 8. Izumi, Y., Y. Asano, Y. Tani and K., Ogata. (1977). Formation of valine and leucine by analog-resistant mutants of an obligate methylotroph, Methylomonas aminofaciens. J. Ferment. Technol., 55, 452-458. PA0 9. Kisumi, M., S. Komatsubara and I. Chibata. (1977) Pathway for isoleucine formation from pyruvate by leucine biosynthetic enzymes in leucine-accumulating isoleucine revertants of Serratia marcescens. J. Biochem., 82, 95-103. PA0 10. Kisumi, M., J. Kato, S. Komatsubara, I. Chibata. (1973). Production of isoleucine, valine and leucine by regulatory mutants of Serratia marcescens. "Genetics of Industrial Microorganisms-Bacteria". PA0 11. Rogerson, A., and M. Freundlich. (1969). Control of isoleucine, valine and leucine biosynthesis. VIII. Mechanism of growth inhibition by leucine in relaxed and stringent strains of Escherichia coli K-12. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, BRA 26302. PA0 12. Szentirmai, A. and I Horvath. (1976). Regulation of branched-chain amino acid biosynthesis. Acta Microbiol. Acad. Sci. Hung., 23, 137-149. PA0 13. Umbarger, H. E. (1974). The elements involved in the multivalent regulation of the isoleucine and valine biosynthetic enzymes of the Enterobacteriaceae. Proceedings of the 1st. Intersectional Congress of IAMS, 1, Tokyo. PA0 14. Umbarger, H. E. (1973). Genetic and physiological regulation of the isoleucine, valine and leucine biosynthetic enzymes of the Enterobacteriaceae. From "Genetics of Industrial Microorganisms." PA0 15. Umbarger, H. E. (1978). Amino Acid Biosynthesis and Its Regulation. Ann. Rev. Biochem., 47, 533-606, 563. Several general articles on biosynthetic pathways for producing L-leucine as well as other amino acids have also been published. See: | Mid | [
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Q: Powershell Mongodb Authentication can anyone tell me how to connect mongodb with authentication using power shell? I see references with local host connection but don't see mongodb server connection string. Any references are welcomed A: Here is a snippet of MongoDb authentication from Powershell. I use here MongoDB C# driver (have a look here) # Mongo DB driver Add-Type -Path 'C:\Path_To_mongocsharpdriver\mongocsharpdriver.1.9.2\lib\net35\MongoDB.Bson.dll' Add-Type -Path 'C:\Path_To_mongocsharpdriver\mongocsharpdriver.1.9.2\lib\net35\MongoDB.Driver.dll' # Connexion to MongoDB $connectionString = "mongodb://user1:password1@localhost" $db = "MyDBName" $collection = "MyCollectionName" function Get-MongoDBCollection ($connectionString, $db, $collection) { $mongoClient = New-Object MongoDB.Driver.MongoClient($connectionString) $mongoServer = $mongoClient.GetServer() $mongoDatabase = $mongoServer.GetDatabase($db) $mongoCollection = $mongoDatabase.GetCollection($collection) return $mongoCollection } $FileName = $args[0] # get the file name $FileNameLeaf = Split-Path $FileName -Leaf # Connect to MongoDB and get collection $mongoCollection = Get-MongoDBCollection $connectionString $db $collection # Verify if this file is integrated $query = New-Object MongoDB.Driver.QueryDocument('Fic_Data', $FileNameLeaf) $found = $mongoCollection.FindOne($query) if ($found -ne $null) { Write-Host "`tThe file $FileNameLeaf is integrated !" return } | High | [
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<?php namespace Illuminate\Auth\Notifications; use Illuminate\Notifications\Notification; use Illuminate\Notifications\Messages\MailMessage; class ResetPassword extends Notification { /** * The password reset token. * * @var string */ public $token; /** * Create a notification instance. * * @param string $token * @return void */ public function __construct($token) { $this->token = $token; } /** * Get the notification's channels. * * @param mixed $notifiable * @return array|string */ public function via($notifiable) { return ['mail']; } /** * Build the mail representation of the notification. * * @param mixed $notifiable * @return \Illuminate\Notifications\Messages\MailMessage */ public function toMail($notifiable) { return (new MailMessage) ->line('You are receiving this email because we received a password reset request for your account.') ->action('Reset Password', url('password/reset', $this->token)) ->line('If you did not request a password reset, no further action is required.'); } } | Mid | [
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//========= Copyright Valve Corporation, All rights reserved. ============// // // Purpose: // // $NoKeywords: $ // // Utilities for serialization/unserialization buffer //=============================================================================// #ifndef UTLBUFFERUTIL_H #define UTLBUFFERUTIL_H #ifdef _WIN32 #pragma once #endif #include "tier1/utlvector.h" #include "tier1/utlbuffer.h" //----------------------------------------------------------------------------- // Forward declarations //----------------------------------------------------------------------------- class Vector2D; class Vector; class Vector4D; class QAngle; class Quaternion; class VMatrix; class Color; class CUtlBinaryBlock; class CUtlString; class CUtlCharConversion; //----------------------------------------------------------------------------- // For string serialization, set the delimiter rules //----------------------------------------------------------------------------- void SetSerializationDelimiter( CUtlCharConversion *pConv ); void SetSerializationArrayDelimiter( const char *pDelimiter ); //----------------------------------------------------------------------------- // Standard serialization methods for basic types //----------------------------------------------------------------------------- bool Serialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, const bool &src ); bool Unserialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, bool &dest ); bool Serialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, const int &src ); bool Unserialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, int &dest ); bool Serialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, const float &src ); bool Unserialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, float &dest ); bool Serialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, const Vector2D &src ); bool Unserialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, Vector2D &dest ); bool Serialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, const Vector &src ); bool Unserialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, Vector &dest ); bool Serialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, const Vector4D &src ); bool Unserialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, Vector4D &dest ); bool Serialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, const QAngle &src ); bool Unserialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, QAngle &dest ); bool Serialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, const Quaternion &src ); bool Unserialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, Quaternion &dest ); bool Serialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, const VMatrix &src ); bool Unserialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, VMatrix &dest ); bool Serialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, const Color &src ); bool Unserialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, Color &dest ); bool Serialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, const CUtlBinaryBlock &src ); bool Unserialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, CUtlBinaryBlock &dest ); bool Serialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, const CUtlString &src ); bool Unserialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, CUtlString &dest ); //----------------------------------------------------------------------------- // You can use this to check if a type serializes on multiple lines //----------------------------------------------------------------------------- template< class T > inline bool SerializesOnMultipleLines() { return false; } template< > inline bool SerializesOnMultipleLines<VMatrix>() { return true; } template< > inline bool SerializesOnMultipleLines<CUtlBinaryBlock>() { return true; } //----------------------------------------------------------------------------- // Vector serialization //----------------------------------------------------------------------------- template< class T > bool Serialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, const CUtlVector<T> &src ) { extern const char *s_pUtlBufferUtilArrayDelim; int nCount = src.Count(); if ( !buf.IsText() ) { buf.PutInt( nCount ); for ( int i = 0; i < nCount; ++i ) { ::Serialize( buf, src[i] ); } return buf.IsValid(); } if ( !SerializesOnMultipleLines<T>() ) { buf.PutChar('\n'); for ( int i = 0; i < nCount; ++i ) { ::Serialize( buf, src[i] ); if ( s_pUtlBufferUtilArrayDelim && (i != nCount-1) ) { buf.PutString( s_pUtlBufferUtilArrayDelim ); } buf.PutChar('\n'); } } else { for ( int i = 0; i < nCount; ++i ) { ::Serialize( buf, src[i] ); if ( s_pUtlBufferUtilArrayDelim && (i != nCount-1) ) { buf.PutString( s_pUtlBufferUtilArrayDelim ); } buf.PutChar(' '); } } return buf.IsValid(); } template< class T > bool Unserialize( CUtlBuffer &buf, CUtlVector<T> &dest ) { dest.RemoveAll(); MEM_ALLOC_CREDIT_FUNCTION(); if ( !buf.IsText() ) { int nCount = buf.GetInt(); if ( nCount ) { dest.EnsureCapacity( nCount ); for ( int i = 0; i < nCount; ++i ) { VerifyEquals( dest.AddToTail(), i ); if ( !::Unserialize( buf, dest[i] ) ) return false; } } return buf.IsValid(); } while ( true ) { buf.EatWhiteSpace(); if ( !buf.IsValid() ) break; int i = dest.AddToTail( ); if ( ! ::Unserialize( buf, dest[i] ) ) return false; } return true; } #endif // UTLBUFFERUTIL_H | Low | [
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Specially trained diabetic-sniffing animal to help 3-year-old SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald Emily Archuleta is trying to raise money to purchase a dog that will alert her to changes in her daughter’s blood sugar levels. Aubreana, 3, has diabetes. SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald Emily Archuleta is trying to raise money to purchase a dog that will alert her to changes in her daughter’s blood sugar levels. Aubreana, 3, has diabetes. Emily Archuleta got a crash course in diabetes last October when daughter Aubreana, 3, was airlifted to Children’s Hospital in Denver because of extremely high blood sugar. As soon as Aubreana was stabilized, Archuleta made a visit to the Barbara Davis Juvenile Diabetic Center. “I learned to check her blood glucose, give her shots of insulin and to recognize symptoms – something I had been oblivious to.” Now, Archuleta has Aubreana on a waiting list for a service dog that can alert caregivers to potentially dangerous fluctuations in her blood sugar level before they happen. The dog should relieve Archuleta of rousing herself every two hours during the night to check on Aubreana. When a person with diabetes suffers an extreme rise or drop in blood sugar, the end product of a chemical process in the body is urea, which is released in urine, sweat and breath. The scent, which is universal, is beyond human range. But the sensitive olfactory sense of a diabetes-alert dog can detect it and alert a caregiver up to a half-hour before the onset of a crisis. Archuleta, a single mother with two other children, ages 11 and 5, has put down $1,000 as earnest money with Virginia-based Guardian Angel Service Dogs to get Aubreana on a waiting list. When the dog is delivered, Archuleta will have two years to raise the rest of the $19,000 cost of the dog. Other companies Several organizations in the country train diabetes-alert dogs. Training methods, business practices and the cost of dogs vary. No one from Guardian Angel Service Dogs in Orange, Va., the company that is providing Aubreana’s dog, returned a request for information. A person who answered the phone at Alert Service Dogs Inc., a company based in Indiana that also has diabetes dogs, cut an interview short. Lily Grace at the National Institute for Diabetic Alert Dogs, another diabetes dog company, in Cottonwood, Calif., has no waiting list. “As soon as I get a request, I get a trainer,” Grace said. “It takes four months to train a dog. The trainer delivers the dog and spends two days with the patient or the family for orientation.” Some diabetes dogs are trained to rouse the caregiver. Grace trains dogs to paw the person it’s charged to watch over. Grace said she also donates 10 percent of her dogs each year to people in need of a dog, but who can’t afford one. Grace asks for 20 percent down and the remainder of $15,000 upon delivery. Susan Millhollon is the manager of Dogs4Diabetics in Concord, Calif. Dogs4Diabetics, a nonprofit organization that operates through volunteers, doesn’t charge for a dog. The only charge is an administrative fee of less than $200. But the organization doesn’t take on anyone younger than 12 and it only serves patients in California. Dogs4Diabetics was founded by Mark Rufenacht, a Type 1 diabetic who was instrumental in developing diabetes scent detection, Millhollin said. The organization is funded through foundations, private donations and grants. Aubreana’s dog Aubreana is scheduled to get a 6-month-old Labrador retriever that has been evaluated for temperament and trained to recognize scents, Archuleta said. The trainer will deliver the dog and spend two weeks in Durango introducing the dog and patient and taking them to markets and other places where dogs usually aren’t allowed. The trainer will return every three months until the dog is 2 years old to fine-tune the relationship, Archuleta said. Twenty-six million Americans are believed to have diabetes – 19 million of them diagnosed cases. SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald Aubreana Gonzales, 3, was rushed to Children’s Hospital in Denver last year when her blood sugar reached a critical level. Her mother, Emily Archuleta, constantly checks the level. SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald Aubreana Gonzales, 3, was rushed to Children’s Hospital in Denver last year when her blood sugar reached a critical level. Her mother, Emily Archuleta, constantly checks the level. To contribute Emily Archuleta and friends are holding fundraisers with a goal of $19,000 for a diabetes-alert dog for Archuleta’s daughter, Aubreana, age 3.They have sponsored bake sales and garage sales, solicited donations from Durango merchants and held silent auctions at a softball tournament. They also have a poker run planned.A fund has been established for Aubreana at First National Bank of Durango. Donations may be sent to account FBO ADAD. The bank address is 259 W. Ninth St., Durango, CO 81301. | Mid | [
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Hyaluronectin in normal human skin and in basal cell carcinoma. The localization of hyaluronectin has been studied in normal skin and in basal cell carcinoma. In fetal skin it is abundant in the dermis but absent from the epidermis, and in adult skin it is totally absent except in the hair sheaths and bulbs. In basal cell carcinoma it is abundant only in the stroma reaction. The presence of this protein in mesenchymatous tissues seems to be linked to zones of physiological or neoplastic proliferation. | High | [
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--- abstract: 'A standard approach to model reduction of large-scale higher-order linear dynamical systems is to rewrite the system as an equivalent first-order system and then employ Krylov-subspace techniques for model reduction of first-order systems. This paper presents some results about the structure of the block-Krylov subspaces induced by the matrices of such equivalent first-order formulations of higher-order systems. Two general classes of matrices, which exhibit the key structures of the matrices of first-order formulations of higher-order systems, are introduced. It is proved that for both classes, the block-Krylov subspaces induced by the matrices in these classes can be viewed as multiple copies of certain subspaces of the state space of the original higher-order system.' author: - 'ROLAND W. FREUND' bibliography: - '../siam\_book/biblio.bib' title: | [KRYLOV SUBSPACES ASSOCIATED WITH\ HIGHER-ORDER LINEAR DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS]{} --- =0.9 [ *Department of Mathematics, University of California at Davis, One Shields Avenue,\ Davis, California 95616, U.S.A.\ email: freundmath.ucdavis.edu*]{} [65F30, 15A57, 65P99, 41A21.]{} [Krylov subspace, linear dynamical system, second-order system, higher-order system, model reduction.]{} = Introduction. {#sec-introduction} ============= In recent years, Krylov-subspace methods, especially the Lanczos algorithm and the Arnoldi process, have become popular tools for model reduction of large-scale time-invariant linear dynamical systems; we refer the reader to the survey papers [@Fre97b; @Fre00a; @Bai02; @Fre03b], and the references given there. Krylov-subspace techniques can be applied directly only to first-order linear dynamical systems. However, there are important applications, for example in VLSI circuit simulation [@Tut77; @Fre04c; @Fre05a], structural dynamics [@Prz85; @CraH88; @SuC91], and computational electromagnetics [@WitSW03], that lead to second-order, or even general higher-order, linear dynamical systems. The standard approach to employing Krylov-subspace methods for model reduction of a second-order or higher-order system is to first rewrite the system as an equivalent first-order system, and then apply Krylov-subspace techniques for reduced-order modeling of first-order systems. At first glance, there are two disadvantages of this standard approach. First, the second-order or higher-oder structure is not preserved by a straightforward application of Krylov-subspace methods to the first-order formulation. Second, the computational cost increases due to the fact that the state-space dimension of the first-order formulation is $l$ times the state-space dimension of the original $l$-th-order system. A partial remedy of the first problem is to use certain structure-preserving projections, as described in the recent papers [@VanV04; @Fre04c; @Van04; @Fre05a; @ChaGVV05]. However, the structure-preserving property of these approaches comes at the expense of reduced approximation quality of the resulting models. To address the second problem, at least for the special case of second-order systems, various authors have proposed to directly generate basis vectors of certain subspaces of the state space of the second-order system, rather than basis vectors of the Krylov subspaces of the first-order formulation; see, e.g., [@BaiS03; @Li04; @RenZ97; @SuC91; @ZheRW97]. The purpose of this paper is to shed some light on the second problem and to present some results on the special structures of the block-Krylov subspaces induced by the matrices of equivalent first-order formulations of general higher-order time-invariant linear dynamical systems and of certain systems of first-order integro-differential-algebraic equations. More precisely, we introduce two classes of structured matrices, which include the matrices of these first-order formulations as special cases. As our main results, we show that the block-Krylov subspaces induced by the matrices in theses classes exhibit special structures. Roughly speaking, for both classes, the associated structured block-Krylov subspaces consist of multiple copies of certain subspaces of the state space of the original higher-order system. The remainder of the paper is organized as follows. In Section \[sec-krylov\], we briefly review the notion of block-Krylov subspaces. In Section \[sec-main\], we introduce two classes of matrices, and we state our main results about the special structures of the block-Krylov subspaces associated with these two classes. In Section \[sec-proofs\], we present proofs of these main results. In Section \[sec-higher\], we consider higher-order linear dynamical systems, and we show how certain model-reduction approaches lead to matrices that are special instances of the first class of matrices introduced in Section \[sec-main\]. In Section \[sec-second\], we study systems of first-order integro-differential-algebraic equations, and we show how model reduction leads to matrices that are special instances of the second class of matrices introduced in Section \[sec-main\]. Finally, in Section \[sec-concluding\], we make some concluding remarks. Throughout this paper the following notation is used. The set of real and complex numbers is denoted by ${\mathbb{R}}$ and ${\mathbb{C}}$, respectively. Unless stated otherwise, all vectors and matrices are allowed to have real or complex entries. For a matrix $A = {\left[ \matrix{a_{jk}} \right]}\in {\mathbb{C}}^{m\times n}$, we denote by $A^H := {\left[ \matrix{\overline{a_{kj}}} \right]} \in {\mathbb{C}}^{n \times m}$ its conjugate transpose. For any two matrices $A = {\left[ \matrix{a_{jk}} \right]}\in {\mathbb{C}}^{m\times n}$ and $B\in {\mathbb{C}}^{p\times q}$, $$A \otimes B := {\left[ \matrix{a_{jk} B} \right]}\in {\mathbb{C}}^{mp \times nq}$$ is the Kronecker product [@Gra81; @Van00] of $A$ and $B$. The $n\times n$ identity matrix is denoted by $I_n$ and the zero matrix by $0$. If the dimension of $I_n$ is apparent from the context, we drop the index and simply use $I$. The actual dimension of $0$ will always be apparent from the context. Block-Krylov subspaces. {#sec-krylov} ======================= We use the notion of block-Krylov subspaces that was introduced in [@AliBFH00] in connection with a band Lanczos process for multiple starting vectors. In this section, we briefly review the definition of block-Krylov subspaces from [@AliBFH00]. In the following, let [$$\label{KA0} { {\mathcal M}\in {\mathbb{C}}^{N\times N}\q \mbox{and}\q {\mathcal R}={\left[ \matrix{r_1 & r_2 & \cdots & r_m} \right]}\in {\mathbb{C}}^{N\times m} }$$]{} be given matrices. The $N\times mN$ matrix [$$\label{KAA} { {\left[ \matrix{{\mathcal R}& {\mathcal M}{\mathcal R}& {\mathcal M}^2 {\mathcal R}& \cdots & {\mathcal M}^{N-1} {\mathcal R}} \right]} }$$]{} is called the *block-Krylov matrix* induced by ${\mathcal M}$ and ${\mathcal R}$. The case of exact deflation. {#ssec-exact} ---------------------------- Let $N_0 \, (\leq N)$ denote the rank of the block-Krylov matrix . Hence only $N_0$ of the $mN$ columns of are linearly independent. Such a set of $N_0$ linearly independent columns can be constructed by scanning the columns of from left to right and deleting each column that is linearly dependent on earlier columns. This process of deleting linearly dependent columns is called *exact deflation*. By the structure of the block-Krylov matrix , a column ${\mathcal M}^{k-1} r_i$ being linearly dependent on earlier columns implies that all columns ${\mathcal M}^j r_i$, $k\leq j \leq N-1$, are also linearly dependent on earlier columns. Consequently, applying exact deflation to results in a matrix of the form [$$\label{KAC} { {\mathcal V}({\mathcal M},{\mathcal R}) := {\left[ \matrix{{\mathcal R}_1 & {\mathcal M}{\mathcal R}_2 & {\mathcal M}^2 {\mathcal R}_3 & \cdots & {\mathcal M}^{k_0-1} {\mathcal R}_{k_0}} \right]} \in {\mathbb{C}}^{N\times N_0}. }$$]{} Here, for each $k=1,2,\ldots,k_0$, ${\mathcal R}_k \in {\mathbb{C}}^{N\times m_k}$ is a submatrix of ${\mathcal R}_{k-1} \in {\mathbb{C}}^{N\times m_{k-1}}$, with ${\mathcal R}_k\not={\mathcal R}_{k-1}$ if, and only if, exact deflation occurs within the $k$-th Krylov block ${\mathcal M}^{k-1} {\mathcal R}$ in . (For $k=1$, we set ${\mathcal R}_0={\mathcal R}$ and $m_0 = m$.) For later use, we remark that [$$\label{KAD} { {\mathcal R}_k = {\mathcal R}_{k-1} E_k,\q E_k \in {\mathbb{C}}^{m_{k-1} \times m_k},\q m_k \leq m_{k-1}, }$$]{} where $E_k$ is the *deflated identity matrix* obtained from $I_{m_{k-1}}$ by deleting those $m_{k-1}-m_k$ columns corresponding to exact deflation within the $k$-th Krylov block. By construction, the matrix has full column rank $N_0$. For $1\leq n\leq N_0$, the *$n$-th block-Krylov subspace* (induced by ${\mathcal M}$ and ${\mathcal R}$), ${\mathcal K}_n({\mathcal M},{\mathcal R})$, is defined as the $n$-dimensional subspace of ${\mathbb{C}}^N$ spanned by the first $n$ columns of . We say that $${\mathcal V}= {\left[ \matrix{v_1 & v_2 & \cdots & v_{N_0}} \right]} \in {\mathbb{C}}^{N\times N_0}$$ is a *basis matrix* of the block-Krylov subspaces induced by ${\mathcal M}$ and ${\mathcal R}$ if $${\mathcal K}_n({\mathcal M},{\mathcal R}) = {\mathop{\rm span}\nolimits}{\left[ \matrix{v_1 & v_2 & \cdots & v_n} \right]}\q \mbox{for all}\q n=1,2,\ldots,N_0.$$ Note that the matrix ${\mathcal V}({\mathcal M},{\mathcal R})$ defined in is a particular instance of a basis matrix. Furthermore, any two basis matrices ${\mathcal V}_1$ and ${\mathcal V}_2$ of the block-Krylov subspaces induced by ${\mathcal M}$ and ${\mathcal R}$ are connected by a relation of the form [$$\label{KAM} { {\mathcal V}_1 = {\mathcal V}_2\, {\mathcal U}, }$$]{} where ${\mathcal U}$ is a nonsingular and upper triangular matrix. Lanczos- and Arnoldi-type algorithms for the actual construction of basis matrices of block-Krylov subspaces can be found in [@AliBFH00] and [@Fre03b]. Inexact deflation. ------------------ In the above construction of block-Krylov subspaces, we performed only exact deflation. In an actual algorithm for constructing a basis matrix of the block-Krylov subspaces induced by ${\mathcal M}$ and ${\mathcal R}$ in finite-precision arithmetic, one also needs to delete vectors that are in some sense “almost” linearly dependent on earlier vectors. The deletion of such almost linearly dependent vectors is called *inexact deflation*. For example, the Lanczos- and Arnoldi-type algorithms in [@AliBFH00] and [@Fre03b] have simple built-in procedures for both exact and inexact deflation. It turns out that the construction of block Krylov subspaces described in Subsection \[ssec-exact\] can be extended to the more general case when exact and inexact deflations are performed. The deflated matrix is now obtained by deleting from the block-Krylov matrix those columns that are linearly or almost linearly dependent on columns to their left. In the general case, $N_0$ is now simply defined as the number of columns of the resulting deflated matrix . Note that $N_0$ is less than or equal to the rank of the block-Krylov matrix , with equality only if no inexact deflation occurs. Based on the deflated matrix , block-Krylov subspaces and basis matrices of these subspaces are defined in the same way as in Subsection \[ssec-exact\]. However, note that the resulting block-Krylov subspaces are in general different from the block-Krylov subspaces obtained with exact deflation only. The main results of this paper, namely Theorems \[theorem1\] and \[theorem2\] below, hold true for the general case of exact and inexact deflations, provided that the matrices ${\mathcal R}_k$ in still satisfy relations of the form . This is the case for the built-in deflation procedures of the Lanczos- and Arnoldi-type algorithms in [@AliBFH00] and [@Fre03b]. Thus, in the following, we always assume that the matrices ${\mathcal R}_k$ in indeed satisfy relations of the form . Main results. {#sec-main} ============= In this section, we introduce two classes of matrices ${\mathcal M}$ and ${\mathcal R}$, and we state our main results about the special structures of the block-Krylov subspaces associated with these two classes. Proofs of these results are given in Section \[sec-proofs\] below. Case I. ------- In this subsection, we assume that the matrices are of the form [$$\label{MBA} { {\begin{array}}{rl} {\mathcal M}&\!\!\!\! = \bigl(c \otimes I_{n_0}\bigr) {\left[ \matrix{M^{(1)} & M^{(2)} & \cdots & M^{(l)}} \right]} + \Sigma \otimes I_{n_0},\\[8pt] {\mathcal R}&\!\!\!\! = c \otimes R, {\end{array}}}$$]{} where [$$\label{MBB} { {\begin{array}}{rl} M^{(i)} &\!\!\!\! \in {\mathbb{C}}^{n_0 \times n_0},\q i=1,2,\ldots,l,\q R \in {\mathbb{C}}^{n_0\times m},\\[8pt] c = {\left[ \matrix{c_1 \cr c_2 \cr \vdots \cr c_l} \right]} &\!\!\!\! \in {\mathbb{C}}^l,\q \mbox{and}\q \Sigma ={\left[ \matrix{\sigma_{11} & \sigma_{12} & \cdots & \sigma_{1l} \cr \sigma_{21} & \sigma_{22} & \cdots & \sigma_{2l} \cr \vdots & \vdots & & \vdots \cr \sigma_{l1} & \sigma_{l2} & \cdots & \sigma_{ll}} \right]} \in {\mathbb{C}}^{l\times l}. {\end{array}}}$$]{} We assume that [$$\label{MBC} { c_i \not=0,\q i=1,2,\ldots,l. }$$]{} Note that ${\mathcal M}\in {\mathbb{C}}^{N \times N}$ and ${\mathcal R}\in {\mathbb{C}}^{N \times m}$, where [$$\label{MBE} { N := l n_0. }$$]{} Our main result about the structure of the block-Krylov subspaces associated with the class of matrices is as follows. \[theorem1\] Let ${\mathcal M}$ and ${\mathcal R}$ be matrices of the form and , and assume that is satisfied. Let ${\mathcal V}\in {\mathbb{C}}^{N\times N_0}$ be any basis matrix of the block-Krylov subspaces induced by ${\mathcal M}$ and ${\mathcal R}$. Then, ${\mathcal V}$ can be represented in the form [$$\label{MBG} { {\mathcal V}= {\left[ \matrix{W \, U^{(1)}\cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} W \, U^{(2)}\cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} W \, U^{(l)}} \right]}, }$$]{} where $W\in {\mathbb{C}}^{n_0 \times N_0}$ and, for each $i=1,2,\ldots,l$, $U^{(i)} \in {\mathbb{C}}^{N_0 \times N_0}$ is nonsingular and upper triangular. The result of Theorem \[theorem1\] can be interpreted as follows. Let [$$\label{MXX} { S_n := {\mathop{\rm span}\nolimits}{\left[ \matrix{w_1 & w_2 & \cdots & w_n} \right]} \subseteq {\mathbb{C}}^{n_0},\q n=1,2,\ldots,N_0, }$$]{} denote the sequence of subspaces spanned by the leading columns of the matrix [$$\label{MXY} { W = {\left[ \matrix{w_1 & w_2 & \cdots & w_{N_0}} \right]} \in {\mathbb{C}}^{n_0 \times N_0}. }$$]{} In view of , for each $n=1,2,\ldots,N_0$, the $n$-th block-Krylov subspace ${\mathcal K}_n({\mathcal M},{\mathcal R})$, even though it is a subspace in ${\mathbb{C}}^N$, consists of $l$ ‘copies’ of the same subspace $S_n$, which is a subspace of only ${\mathbb{C}}^{n_0}$, where, by , $n_0 = N/l$. We stress that, in general, $S_n$ is not a block-Krylov subspace. Case II. -------- In this subsection, we assume that the matrices are of the form [$$\label{MAA} { {\begin{array}}{rl} {\mathcal M}&\!\!\!\! = {\left[ \matrix{C^{(1)} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(2)} \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(l)}} \right]} {\left[ \matrix{M^{(1)} & M^{(2)} & \cdots & M^{(l)}} \right]} + {\left[ \matrix{\sigma_1 I_{n_1} & 0 & \cdots & 0 \cr 0 & \sigma_2 I_{n_2} & \ddots & \vdots \cr \vdots & \ddots & \ddots & 0 \cr 0 & \cdots & 0 & \sigma_l I_{n_l}} \right]},\\[35pt] {\mathcal R}&\!\!\!\! = {\left[ \matrix{C^{(1)} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(2)} \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(l)}} \right]} R, {\end{array}}}$$]{} where [$$\label{MAB} { {\begin{array}}{rl} & C^{(i)} \in {\mathbb{C}}^{n_i \times n_0},\q M^{(i)} \in {\mathbb{C}}^{n_0 \times n_i},\q \sigma_i \in {\mathbb{C}},\q i=1,2,\ldots,l,\\[8pt] & \mbox{and}\q R \in {\mathbb{C}}^{n_0\times m}. {\end{array}}}$$]{} Note that ${\mathcal M}\in {\mathbb{C}}^{N \times N}$ and ${\mathcal R}\in {\mathbb{C}}^{N \times m}$, where $$N := n_1 + n_2 + \cdots + n_l.$$ Our main result about the structure of the block-Krylov subspaces associated with the class of matrices is as follows. \[theorem2\] Let ${\mathcal M}$ and ${\mathcal R}$ be matrices of the form and . Let ${\mathcal V}\in {\mathbb{C}}^{N\times N_0}$ be any basis matrix of the block-Krylov subspaces induced by ${\mathcal M}$ and ${\mathcal R}$. Then, ${\mathcal V}$ can be represented in the form [$$\label{MAG} { {\mathcal V}= {\left[ \matrix{C^{(1)}\, W\, U^{(1)}\cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(2)}\, W\, U^{(2)}\cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(l)}\, W\, U^{(l)}} \right]}, }$$]{} where $W\in {\mathbb{C}}^{n_0 \times N_0}$ and, for each $i=1,2,\ldots,l$, $U^{(i)} \in {\mathbb{C}}^{N_0 \times N_0}$ is nonsingular and upper triangular. The result of Theorem \[theorem2\] can be interpreted as follows. Let $S_n \subseteq {\mathbb{C}}^{n_0}$, $n=1,2,\ldots,N_0$, again denote the sequence of subspaces spanned by the leading columns of the matrix $W$; as defined in and . In view of , for each $n=1,2,\ldots,N_0$, the $n$-th block-Krylov subspace ${\mathcal K}_n({\mathcal M},{\mathcal R})$, even though it is a subspace in ${\mathbb{C}}^N$, consists of $l$ ‘copies’ of the $C^{(i)}$-multiples, $i=1,2,\ldots,l$, of the same subspace $S_n$, which is a subspace of ${\mathbb{C}}^{n_0}$. Proofs {#sec-proofs} ====== In this section, we present proofs of Theorems \[theorem1\] and \[theorem2\]. Proof of Theorem \[theorem1\]. {#ssec-thm1} ------------------------------ Let ${\mathcal V}$ be a given basis matrix of the block Krylov subspaces induced by ${\mathcal M}$ and ${\mathcal R}$. We need to show that there exists a matrix $W$ and nonsingular upper triangular matrices $U^{(i)}$, $i=1,2,\ldots,l$, such that holds true. Recall that any two basis matrices are connected by a relation of the form , where ${\mathcal U}$ is a nonsingular and upper triangular matrix. Therefore, without loss of generality, we may assume that [$$\label{VVV} { {\mathcal V}= {\mathcal V}({\mathcal M},{\mathcal R}) }$$]{} is the particular basis matrix defined in . Furthermore, we partition any possible candidate matrices $W$ and $U^{(i)}$, $i=1,2,\ldots,l$, according to the block sizes of ${\mathcal V}({\mathcal M},{\mathcal R})$ in . More precisely, we set [$$\label{PBC} { {\begin{array}}{rl} W &\!\!\!\! = {\left[ \matrix{W_1 & W_2 & \cdots & W_{k_0}} \right]},\\[16pt] U^{(i)} &\!\!\!\! = {\left[ \matrix{U_{11}^{(i)} & U_{12}^{(i)} & \cdots & U_{1k_0}^{(i)} \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} 0 & U_{22}^{(i)} & \ddots & \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots & \ddots & \ddots & \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} 0 & \cdots & 0 & U_{k_0k_0}^{(i)}} \right]}, \q i=1,2,\ldots,l, {\end{array}}}$$]{} with subblocks $W_k \in {\mathbb{C}}^{n_0 \times m_k}$ and nonsingular upper triangular diagonal blocks $U_{kk}^{(i)} \in {\mathbb{C}}^{m_k \times m_k}$ for all $i=1,2,\ldots,l$ and $k=1,2,\ldots,k_0$. Inserting and into , it follows that the desired relation holds true if, and only if, [$$\label{PBH} { {\mathcal M}^{k-1} {\mathcal R}_k = {\left[ \matrix{\sum_{j=1}^k W_j U_{jk}^{(1)} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} \sum_{j=1}^k W_j U_{jk}^{(2)} \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} \sum_{j=1}^k W_j U_{jk}^{(l)}} \right]},\q k=1,2,\ldots,k_0. }$$]{} Therefore, it remains to construct the subblocks in such that is satisfied. To this end, we define these subblocks recursively as follows. For each $k=1,2,\ldots,k_0$, we set [$$\label{PBT} { U_{jk}^{(i)} := \cases{ \displaystyle{\left(\sum_{t=1}^l \sigma_{i,t} U_{j,k-1}^{(t)}\right) E_k}, & \mbox{for $j=1,2,\ldots,k-1$},\cr\noalign{\vskip12pt} c_i I_{m_k}, & \mbox{for $j=k$}, } }$$]{} for all $i=1,2,\ldots,l$, and [$$\label{PBU} { W_k := \cases{ R E_1, & \mbox{if $k=1$},\cr\noalign{\vskip12pt} \displaystyle{\left(\sum_{i=1}^l M^{(i)} \Biggl(\sum_{j=1}^{k-1} W_j U_{j,k-1}^{(i)} \Biggr) \right) E_k}, & \mbox{if $k>1$}. } }$$]{} Here, the matrices $E_k$ are the ones from . We remark that, in view of assumption , the subblocks $U^{(i)}_{kk}$ in are all nonsingular. Moreover, they are all diagonal and thus, in particular, upper triangular. Using induction on $k$, we now show that the subblocks and indeed satisfy . Recall from that ${\mathcal R}= c\otimes R$ and from (for $k=1$) that ${\mathcal R}_1 = {\mathcal R}E_1$. Together with the definitions of $U^{(i)}_{11}$, $i=1,2,\ldots,l$, in and of $W_1$ in , it follows that $${\mathcal R}_1 = c \otimes \bigl(R E_1\bigr) = {\left[ \matrix{c_1 R E_1 \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} c_2 R E_1 \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots \cr c_l R E_1} \right]} = {\left[ \matrix{W_1 U^{(1)}_{11} \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} W_1 U^{(2)}_{11} \cr \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} W_1 U^{(l)}_{11}} \right]}.$$ This is just for $k=1$. Let $1 < k \leq k_0$ and assume that holds true for $k-1$. Then, by multiplying the relation (with $k$ replaced by $k-1$) from the left by the matrix ${\mathcal M}$ from , it follows that $${\begin{array}}{rl} {\mathcal M}^{k-1} {\mathcal R}_{k-1} &\!\!\!\! = {\mathcal M}\Bigl({\mathcal M}^{k-2} {\mathcal R}_{k-1} \Bigr) \\[8pt] = \bigl(c \otimes I_{n_0}\bigr) &\!\!\!\! \displaystyle{\left(\sum_{i=1}^l M^{(i)} \Biggl(\sum_{j=1}^{k-1} W_j U_{j,k-1}^{(i)} \Biggr) \right)} + {\left[ \matrix{\sum_{t=1}^l \sigma_{1,t} \sum_{j=1}^{k-1} W_j U_{j,k-1}^{(t)} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} \sum_{t=1}^l \sigma_{2,t} \sum_{j=1}^{k-1} W_j U_{j,k-1}^{(t)} \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} \sum_{t=1}^l \sigma_{l,t} \sum_{j=1}^{k-1} W_j U_{j,k-1}^{(t)}} \right]}. {\end{array}}$$ Multiplying this relation from the right by the matrix $E_k$ from and using the definitions of $U^{(i)}_{jk}$, $i=1,2,\ldots,l$, $j=1,2,\ldots,k$, in and of $W_k$ in , we obtain $${\begin{array}}{rl} {\mathcal M}^{k-1} {\mathcal R}_k &\!\!\!\! = {\mathcal M}^{k-1} {\mathcal R}_{k-1} E_k\\[8pt] &\!\!\!\! = {\left[ \matrix{W_k U_{kk}^{(1)} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} W_k U_{kk}^{(2)} \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} W_k U_{kk}^{(l)}} \right]} + {\left[ \matrix{\sum_{j=1}^{k-1} W_j U_{jk}^{(1)} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} \sum_{j=1}^{k-1} W_j U_{jk}^{(2)} \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} \sum_{j=1}^{k-1} W_j U_{jk}^{(l)}} \right]} = {\left[ \matrix{\sum_{j=1}^k W_j U_{jk}^{(1)} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} \sum_{j=1}^k W_j U_{jk}^{(2)} \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} \sum_{j=1}^k W_j U_{jk}^{(l)}} \right]}. {\end{array}}$$ This is just the desired relation , and thus the proof of Theorem \[theorem1\] is complete. Proof of Theorem \[theorem2\]. {#ssec-thm2} ------------------------------ We proceed in the same fashion as in Subsection \[ssec-thm1\]. Again, without loss of generality, we assume that the basis matrix ${\mathcal V}$ in is given by , and we partition the matrices $W$ and $U^{(i)}$, $i=1,2,\ldots,l$, as in . Inserting and into , it follows that the desired relation holds true if, and only if, [$$\label{PAH} { {\mathcal M}^{k-1} {\mathcal R}_k = {\left[ \matrix{C^{(1)}\, \sum_{j=1}^k W_j U_{jk}^{(1)} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(2)}\, \sum_{j=1}^k W_j U_{jk}^{(2)} \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(l)}\, \sum_{j=1}^k W_j U_{jk}^{(l)}} \right]},\q k=1,2,\ldots,k_0. }$$]{} Therefore, it remains to construct the subblocks in such that is satisfied. To this end, we define these subblocks recursively as follows. For $k=1,2,\ldots,k_0$, we set [$$\label{PAT} { U_{jk}^{(i)} := \cases{ \sigma_i U_{j,k-1}^{(i)} E_k, & \mbox{for $j=1,2,\ldots,k-1$},\cr\noalign{\vskip8pt} I_{m_k}, & \mbox{for $j=k$}, } }$$]{} for all $i=1,2,\ldots,l$, and [$$\label{PAU} { W_k := \cases{ R E_1, & \mbox{if $k=1$},\cr\noalign{\vskip12pt} \displaystyle{\left(\sum_{i=1}^l M^{(i)} C^{(i)} \Biggl(\sum_{j=1}^{k-1} W_j U_{j,k-1}^{(i)} \Biggr) \right) E_k}, & \mbox{if $k>1$}. } }$$]{} Here, again, the matrices $E_k$ are the ones from . Using induction on $k$, we now show that the subblocks and indeed satisfy . Recall that ${\mathcal R}$ is of form and that, by (for $k=1$), ${\mathcal R}_1 = {\mathcal R}E_1$. Together with the definitions of $U^{(i)}_{11}$, $i=1,2,\ldots,l$, in and of $W_1$ in , it follows that $${\mathcal R}_1 = {\left[ \matrix{C^{(1)} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(2)} \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(l)}} \right]} \bigl(R E_1\bigr) = {\left[ \matrix{C^{(1)}\, W_1\, U_{jk}^{(1)} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(2)}\, W_1\, U_{11}^{(2)} \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(l)}\, W_1\, U_{11}^{(l)}} \right]}.$$ This is just for $k=1$. Let $1 < k \leq k_0$ and assume that holds true for $k-1$. Then, by multiplying the relation (with $k$ replaced by $k-1$) from the left by the matrix ${\mathcal M}$ from , it follows that $${\begin{array}}{rl} {\mathcal M}^{k-1} {\mathcal R}_{k-1} &\!\!\!\! = {\mathcal M}\Bigl({\mathcal M}^{k-2} {\mathcal R}_{k-1} \Bigr) \\[8pt] = {\left[ \matrix{C^{(1)} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(2)} \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(l)}} \right]} &\!\!\!\! \displaystyle{\left(\sum_{i=1}^l M^{(i)} C^{(i)} \Biggl(\sum_{j=1}^{k-1} W_j U_{j,k-1}^{(i)} \Biggr) \right)} + {\left[ \matrix{C^{(1)} \sum_{j=1}^{k-1} W_j \sigma_1 U_{j,k-1}^{(1)} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(2)} \sum_{j=1}^{k-1} W_j \sigma_2 U_{j,k-1}^{(2)} \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(l)} \sum_{j=1}^{k-1} W_j \sigma_l U_{j,k-1}^{(l)}} \right]}. {\end{array}}$$ Multiplying this relation from the right by the matrix $E_k$ from and using the definitions of $U^{(i)}_{jk}$, $i=1,2,\ldots,l$, $j=1,2,\ldots,k$, in and of $W_k$ in , we obtain $${\begin{array}}{rl} {\mathcal M}^{k-1} {\mathcal R}_k &\!\!\!\! = {\mathcal M}^{k-1} {\mathcal R}_{k-1} E_k\\[8pt] = &\!\!\!\! {\left[ \matrix{C^{(1)} W_k U_{kk}^{(1)} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(2)} W_k U_{kk}^{(2)}\cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(l)} W_k U_{kk}^{(l)}} \right]} + {\left[ \matrix{C^{(1)} \sum_{j=1}^{k-1} W_j U_{jk}^{(1)} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(2)} \sum_{j=1}^{k-1} W_j U_{jk}^{(2)} \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(l)} \sum_{j=1}^{k-1} W_j U_{jk}^{(l)}} \right]} = {\left[ \matrix{C^{(1)} \sum_{j=1}^{k} W_j U_{jk}^{(1)} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(2)} \sum_{j=1}^{k} W_j U_{jk}^{(2)} \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} C^{(l)} \sum_{j=1}^{k} W_j U_{jk}^{(l)}} \right]}. {\end{array}}$$ This is just the desired relation , and thus the proof of Theorem \[theorem2\] is complete. Matrices arising in higher-order linear dynamical systems. {#sec-higher} ========================================================== In this section, we show how block-Krylov subspaces ${\mathcal K}_n({\mathcal M},{\mathcal R})$ with matrices ${\mathcal M}$ and ${\mathcal R}$ of the form arise in the context of higher-order linear dynamical systems. General time-invariant linear dynamical systems. ------------------------------------------------ We consider general higher-order multi-input multi-output time-invariant linear dynamical systems. We denote by $m$ and $p$ the number of inputs and outputs, respectively, and by $l$ the order of such systems. In the following, the only assumption on $m$, $p$, and $l$ is that $m$, $p$, $l \geq 1$. An *$m$-input $p$-output time-invariant linear dynamical system of order $l$* is a system of differential-algebraic equations (DAEs) of the following form: [$$\label{AAA} { {\begin{array}}{rl} & \quad\ P_l \displaystyle{\frac{d^l}{dt^l}} x(t) + P_{l-1} \displaystyle{\frac{d^{l-1}}{dt^{l-1}}} x(t) + \cdots + P_1 \displaystyle{\frac{d}{dt}} x(t) + P_0 x(t) = B u(t), \\[12pt] & y(t) = D u(t) + L_{l-1} \displaystyle{\frac{d^{l-1}}{dt^{l-1}}} x(t) + \cdots + L_1 \displaystyle{\frac{d}{dt}} x(t) + L_0 x(t). {\end{array}}}$$]{} Here, $P_i\in {\mathbb{C}}^{n_0 \times n_0}$, $0\leq i \leq l$, $B \in {\mathbb{C}}^{n_0\times m}$, $D \in {\mathbb{C}}^{p\times m}$, and $L_j \in {\mathbb{C}}^{p\times n_0}$, $0\leq j < l$, are given matrices, and $n_0$ is called the state-space dimension of . Moreover, in , $u: [t_0, \infty) \mapsto {\mathbb{C}}^m$ is a given input function, $t_0 \in {\mathbb{R}}$ is a given initial time, the components of the vector-valued function $x: [t_0, \infty) \mapsto {\mathbb{C}}^{n_0}$ are the so-called state variables, and $y: [t_0, \infty) \mapsto {\mathbb{C}}^p$ is the output function. The system is completed by initial conditions of the form [$$\label{AAB} { \displaystyle{\frac{d^j}{dt^j}} x(t) \biggm|_{t=t_0} = x_0^{(j)},\q 0\leq j < l, }$$]{} where $x_0^{(j)} \in {\mathbb{C}}^{n_0}$, $0\leq j < l$, are given vectors. We stress that the matrix $P_l$ is allowed to be singular, and thus the first equation in is indeed a system of DAEs in general. Our only assumption on the matrices $P_i$, $0 \leq i \leq l$, in is that the $n_0\times n_0$-matrix-valued polynomial [$$\label{AAE} { P(s) := s^l P_l + s^{l-1} P_{l-1} + \cdots + s P_1 + P_0,\q s \in {\mathbb{C}}, }$$]{} is *regular*, i.e., the matrix $P(s)$ is singular only for finitely many values of $s\in {\mathbb{C}}$; see, e.g., [@GohLR82 Part II]. Equivalent first-order formulation. ----------------------------------- It is well known (see, e.g., [@GohLR82 Chapter 7]) that any $l$-th-order system (with state-space dimension $n_0$) is equivalent to a first-order system with state-space dimension $N := l n_0$. Indeed, it is easy to verify that the $l$-th-order system with initial conditions is equivalent to the first-order system [$$\label{CAA} { {\begin{array}}{rl} {\mathcal E}\displaystyle{\frac{d}{dt}} z(t) - {\mathcal A}z(t) &\!\!\!\! = {\mathcal B}u(t), \\[12pt] y(t) &\!\!\!\! = {\mathcal D}u(t) + {\mathcal L}z(t), \\[12pt] z(t_0) &\!\!\!\! = z_0, {\end{array}}}$$]{} where [$$\label{CAC} { {\begin{array}}{rl} z(t) &\!\!\!\! := {\left[ \matrix{x(t)\cr \noalign{\vskip3pt} \frac{d}{dt} x(t) \cr \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip3pt} \frac{d^{l-1}}{dt^{l-1}} x(t)} \right]},\q z_0 := {\left[ \matrix{x_0^{(0)} \cr \noalign{\vskip3pt} x_0^{(1)} \cr \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip3pt} x_0^{(l-1)}} \right]},\\[42pt] & {\mathcal L}:= {\left[ \matrix{L_0 & L_1 & \cdots & L_{l-1}} \right]},\q {\mathcal B}:= {\left[ \matrix{0 \cr \vdots \cr 0 \cr \noalign{\vskip3pt} B} \right]},\q {\mathcal D}:= D,\\[38pt] {\mathcal E}&\!\!\!\! := {\left[ \matrix{I & 0 & 0 & \cdots & 0 \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} 0 & I & 0 & \cdots & 0\cr \vdots & \ddots & \ddots & \ddots & \vdots \cr 0 & \cdots & 0 & I & 0 \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} 0 & \cdots & 0 & 0 & P_l} \right]},\q {\mathcal A}:= -{\left[ \matrix{ 0 & \!\! -I & 0 & \cdots & 0\cr 0 & 0 & \!\! -I & \ddots & \vdots \cr \vdots & \ddots & \ddots & \ddots & 0 \cr 0 & \cdots & 0 & 0 & \!\! -I \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} P_0 & P_1 & P_2 & \cdots & P_{l-1}} \right]}, {\end{array}}}$$]{} and $I=I_{n_0}$ is the $n_0\times n_0$ identity matrix. It is easy to see that, for any given $s\in {\mathbb{C}}$, the matrix $s\, {\mathcal E}- {\mathcal A}$ is singular if, and only if, the matrix $P(s)$ defined in is singular. Therefore, our assumption on the regularity of the matrix polynomial is equivalent to the regularity of the matrix pencil $s\, {\mathcal E}- {\mathcal A}$. This guarantees that the matrix $s\, {\mathcal E}- {\mathcal A}$ is singular only for finitely many values of $s\in {\mathbb{C}}$, and that [$$\label{CAE} { H(s) := {\mathcal D}+ {\mathcal L}\bigl(s\, {\mathcal E}- {\mathcal A}\bigr)^{-1} {\mathcal B},\q s \in {\mathbb{C}}, }$$]{} is a well-defined $p\times m$-matrix-valued rational function. We remark that is called the frequency-domain *transfer function* of . Padé-type model reduction. {#ssec-pade1} -------------------------- A reduced-order model of is a linear dynamical system of the same type as , but with reduced state-space dimension, say $n$, instead of the original state-space dimension $N$. More precisely, a *reduced-order model* of with state-space dimension $n$ is a system of the form [$$\label{PAA} { {\begin{array}}{rl} {\mathcal E}_n \displaystyle{\frac{d}{dt}} \tilde{z}(t) - {\mathcal A}_n \tilde{z}(t) \ &\!\!\!\! = {\mathcal B}_n u(t), \\[12pt] \tilde{y}(t) &\!\!\!\! = {\mathcal D}_n u(t) + {\mathcal L}_n \tilde{z}(t), \\[12pt] \tilde{z}(t_0) &\!\!\!\! = \tilde{z}_0, {\end{array}}}$$]{} where ${\mathcal A}_n$, ${\mathcal E}_n \in {\mathbb{C}}^{n\times n}$, ${\mathcal B}_n \in {\mathbb{C}}^{n\times m}$, ${\mathcal D}_n \in {\mathbb{C}}^{p\times m}$, ${\mathcal L}_n \in {\mathbb{C}}^{p\times n}$, and $\tilde{z}_0 \in {\mathbb{C}}^n$. The problem of model reduction then is to construct data matrices ${\mathcal A}_n$, ${\mathcal E}_n$, ${\mathcal B}_n$, ${\mathcal D}_n$, and ${\mathcal L}_n$ such that is a good approximation of the original system , even for $n\ll N$. A possible approach, which is intimately related to block-Krylov subspaces, is Padé and Padé-type model reduction; see, e.g., [@Fre03b; @Fre05a] and the references given there. Let $s_0\in {\mathbb{C}}$ be a suitably chosen expansion point, and in particular, let $s_0$ be such that the matrix $s_0\, {\mathcal E}- {\mathcal A}$ is nonsingular. The reduced system is said to be an $n$-th Padé model of the original system if the reduced-order transfer function $$H_n(s) := {\mathcal D}_n + {\mathcal L}_n \bigl(s\, {\mathcal E}_n - {\mathcal A}_n\bigr)^{-1} {\mathcal B}_n,\q s \in {\mathbb{C}},$$ and the original transfer function , $H$, agree in as many leading Taylor coefficients about the expansion point $s_0$ as possible, i.e., [$$\label{PAD} { H_n(s) = H(s) + {\mathcal O}\bigl((s-s_0)^{q(n)}\bigr), }$$]{} where $q(n)$ is as large as possible. While Padé models are optimal in the sense of , in general, they do not preserve other desirable properties of the original system. Preserving such properties is often possible by relaxing to [$$\label{PTY} { H_n(s) = H(s) + {\mathcal O}\bigl((s-s_0)^{\hat{q}}\bigr), }$$]{} where $\hat{q} < q(n)$. The reduced system is said to be an $n$-th Padé-type model of the original system if a property of the form is satisfied. Both $n$-th Padé and Padé-type models can be generated via Krylov-subspace machinery; see, e.g., [@Fre03b; @Fre05a] and the references given there. To this end, the original transfer function is rewritten in the form $$H(s) = {\mathcal D}+ {\mathcal L}\bigl({\mathcal I}+ (s - s_0)\, {\mathcal M}\bigr)^{-1} {\mathcal R},$$ where [$$\label{EAC} { {\mathcal M}:= \bigl(s_0\, {\mathcal E}- {\mathcal A}\bigr)^{-1} {\mathcal E}\q \mbox{and}\q {\mathcal R}:= \bigl(s_0\, {\mathcal E}- {\mathcal A}\bigr)^{-1} {\mathcal B}. }$$]{} Padé-type models are then obtained by projecting the data matrices in onto the block-Krylov subspaces ${\mathcal K}_n(Mc,{\mathcal R})$ induced by the matrices . Similarly, Padé models can be generated via two-sided projections involving the right and left block-Krylov subspaces ${\mathcal K}_n({\mathcal M},{\mathcal R})$ and ${\mathcal K}_n({\mathcal M}^H,{\mathcal L}^H)$. Structure of the matrices ${\mathcal M}$ and ${\mathcal R}$. ------------------------------------------------------------ Recall that, in this section, we are concerned with general $l$-th-order systems of the form . In this case, the matrices ${\mathcal A}$, ${\mathcal E}$, and ${\mathcal B}$ in are the ones defined in . Furthermore, the expansion point $s_0\in {\mathbb{C}}$ in is such that the matrix $s_0\, {\mathcal E}- {\mathcal A}$ is nonsingular, or, equivalently, the matrix [$$\label{PSO} { P(s_0) = s_0^l P_l + s_0^{l-1} P_{l-1} + \cdots + s_0 P_1 + P_0\q \mbox{is nonsingular}. }$$]{} Next, we set [$$\label{MDEF} { M^{(i)} := \bigl( P(s_0) \bigr)^{-1} \sum_{j=0}^{l-i} s_0^j P_{i+j},\q i=1,2,\ldots,l, }$$]{} and [$$\label{RDEF} { R := \bigl(P(s_0) \bigr)^{-1} B. }$$]{} Using the definitions of ${\mathcal A}$, ${\mathcal E}$, and ${\mathcal B}$ in , together with and , one can show that the matrices have the representations [$$\label{PIA} { {\begin{array}}{rl} {\mathcal M}= &\!\!\!\! {\left[ \matrix{M^{(1)} & M^{(2)} & M^{(3)} & \cdots & M^{(l)} \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} s_0 M^{(1)} & s_0 M^{(2)} & s_0 M^{(3)} & \cdots & s_0 M^{(l)} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} s_0^2 M^{(1)} & s_0^2 M^{(2)} & s_0^2 M^{(3)} & \cdots & s_0^2 M^{(l)} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} \vdots & \vdots & \vdots & & \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} s_0^{l-2} M^{(1)} & s_0^{l-2} M^{(2)} & s_0^{l-2} M^{(3)} & \cdots & s_0^{l-2} M^{(l)}} \right]}\\[48pt] &\qquad \qquad - {\left[ \matrix{0 & 0 & \cdots & \cdots & 0 \cr I_{n_0} & 0 & \ddots & & \vdots \cr s_0 I_{n_0} & I_{n_0} & 0 & \ddots & \vdots \cr \vdots & \ddots & \ddots & \ddots & \vdots \cr s_0^{l-2} I_{n_0} & \cdots & s_0 I_{n_0} & I_{n_0} & 0} \right]}, {\end{array}}}$$]{} and [$$\label{PIC} { {\mathcal R}= {\left[ \matrix{I_{n_0} \cr s_0 I_{n_0} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} s_0^2 I_{n_0} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} s_0^{l-1} I_{n_0}} \right]} R. }$$]{} Proofs of and are given in Appendix A. Note that the matrices ${\mathcal M}$ and ${\mathcal R}$ in and are a special instance of the class of matrices , with $c$ and $\Sigma$ given by $$c:= {\left[ \matrix{1 \cr s_0 \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} s_0^2 \cr \vdots \cr s_0^{l-1}} \right]} \q \mbox{and}\q \Sigma := - {\left[ \matrix{0 & 0 & \cdots & \cdots & 0 \cr 1 & 0 & \ddots & & \vdots \cr s_0 & 1 & 0 & \ddots & \vdots \cr \vdots & \ddots & \ddots & \ddots & \vdots \cr s_0^{l-2} & \cdots & s_0 & 1 & 0} \right]}.$$ Furthermore, provided that $s_0\not=0$, the assumption on $c$ in is satisfied. We remark that for the case $s_0=0$, ${\mathcal M}$ reduces to a block companion matrix, and ${\mathcal R}$ reduces to a multiple of the first block unit vector. We do not consider this case, which is fundamentally different from the case $s_0\not=0$, in this paper. Matrices arising in first-order integro-DAEs. {#sec-second} ============================================= An important special case of is *second-order systems*, that is, $l=2$ in . For example, second-order systems arise in structural dynamics [@Prz85; @CraH88; @SuC91], circuit analysis [@Tut77 Chapter 3], and computational electromagnetics [@WitSW03]. However, in some of these applications, a more suitable formulation of such systems is as systems of first-order integro-differential-algebraic equations (integro-DAEs). For example, this is the case for passive systems such as RCL electrical circuits consisting of only resistors, capacitors, and inductors; see, e.g., [@LozBEM00 Chapter 1], [@DeC89 Chapter 2], and [@Fre04c; @Fre05a]. In this section, we show how block-Krylov subspaces ${\mathcal K}_n({\mathcal M},{\mathcal R})$ with matrices ${\mathcal M}$ and ${\mathcal R}$ of the form arise in the context of such systems of first-order integro-DAEs. Systems of first-order integro-DAEs. ------------------------------------ We consider $m$-input $p$-output systems of first-order *integro-DAEs* of the following form: [$$\label{ASA} { {\begin{array}}{rl} P_1 \displaystyle{\frac{d}{dt}} x(t) + P_0 x(t) + P_{-1} \displaystyle{\int_{t_0}^t x(\tau)\, d\tau} &\!\!\!\! = B u(t), \\[12pt] y(t) &\!\!\!\! = D u(t) + L x(t), \\[12pt] x(t_0) &\!\!\!\! = x_0. {\end{array}}}$$]{} Here, $P_{-1}$, $P_0$, $P_1 \in {\mathbb{C}}^{n_0 \times n_0}$, $B \in {\mathbb{C}}^{n_0\times m}$, $D \in {\mathbb{C}}^{p\times m}$, and $L \in {\mathbb{C}}^{p\times n_0}$ are given matrices, $t_0 \in {\mathbb{R}}$ is a given initial time, and $x_0 \in {\mathbb{C}}^{n_0}$ is a given vector of initial values. We stress that the matrix $P_1$ is allowed to be singular, and thus the first equation in is indeed a system of integro-DAEs in general. Our only assumption on the matrices $P_{-1}$, $P_0$, and $P_1$ in is that the $n_0 \times n_0$-matrix-valued rational function $$Q(s) := s P_1 + P_0 + {\frac{1}{s}}P_{-1},\q s\in {\mathbb{C}},$$ is *regular*, i.e., the matrix $Q(s)$ is singular only for finitely many values of $s\in {\mathbb{C}}$. In practical applications, the matrices $P_0$ and $P_1$ are usually sparse, while the matrix $P_{-1}$ is not always sparse. However, in those cases where the matrix $P_{-1}$ itself is dense, $P_{-1}$ is given as a product of the form [$$\label{AF1} { P_{-1} = F_1 G F_2^H }$$]{} or [$$\label{AF2} { P_{-1} = F_1 G^{-1} F_2^H,\q \mbox{with nonsingular $G$}, }$$]{} where $F_1$, $F_2 \in {\mathbb{C}}^{n_0\times \hat{n}_0}$ and $G\in {\mathbb{C}}^{\hat{n}_0 \times \hat{n}_0}$ are sparse matrices. We stress that in the case , the matrix $G$ is not required to be nonsingular. In particular, for any matrix $P_{-1} \in {\mathbb{C}}^{n_0\times n_0}$, there is always the trivial factorization with $F_1 = F_2 = I_{n_0}$ and $G = P_{-1}$. Therefore, in the following, we assume that the matrix $P_{-1}$ in is given by a product of the form or . Equivalent first-order formulations. ------------------------------------ In analogy to the case of higher-order systems , any system of integro-DAEs of the form is equivalent to a first-order system of the form . In this subsection, we present such equivalent first-order formulations. We distinguish the two cases and . First assume that $P_{-1}$ is given by . In this case, we set [$$\label{CAG} { z_1(t) := x(t)\q \mbox{and}\q z_2(t) := F_2^H \displaystyle{\int_{t_0}^t x(\tau)\, d\tau}. }$$]{} By and , the first relation in can be rewritten as follows: [$$\label{CAI} { P_1 z^{\prime}_1(t) + P_0 z_1(t) + F_1 G z_2(t) = B u(t). }$$]{} Moreover, implies that [$$\label{CAK} { z^{\prime}_2(t) = F_2^H z_1(t). }$$]{} It follows from – that the system of integro-DAEs (with $P_{-1}$ given by ) is equivalent to a first-order system where [$$\label{CAM} { {\begin{array}}{rl} z(t) &\!\!\!\! := {\left[ \matrix{z_1(t)\cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} z_2(t)} \right]},\q z_0 := {\left[ \matrix{x_0\cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} 0} \right]},\q {\mathcal L}:= {\left[ \matrix{L & 0} \right]},\q {\mathcal B}:= {\left[ \matrix{B \cr 0} \right]},\\[15pt] {\mathcal D}&\!\!\!\! := D,\q {\mathcal A}:= {\left[ \matrix{-P_0 & -F_1 G \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} F_2^H & 0} \right]},\q {\mathcal E}:= {\left[ \matrix{P_1 & 0 \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} 0 & I_{\hat{n}_0}} \right]}. {\end{array}}}$$]{} Next, we assume that $P_{-1}$ is given by . In this case, we set [$$\label{JQA} { z_1(t) := x(t)\q \mbox{and}\q z_2(t) := G^{-1} F_2^H \displaystyle{\int_{t_0}^t x(\tau)\, d\tau}. }$$]{} By and , the first relation in can be rewritten as follows: [$$\label{JQB} { P_1 z^{\prime}_1(t) + P_0 z_1(t) + F_1 z_2(t) = B u(t). }$$]{} Moreover, implies that [$$\label{JQC} { G z^{\prime}_2(t) = F_2^H z_1(t). }$$]{} It follows from – that the system of integro-DAEs (with $P_{-1}$ given by ) is equivalent to a first-order system where [$$\label{CAO} { {\begin{array}}{rl} z(t) &\!\!\!\! := {\left[ \matrix{z_1(t)\cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} z_2(t)} \right]},\q z_0 := {\left[ \matrix{x_0\cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} 0} \right]},\q {\mathcal L}:= {\left[ \matrix{L & 0} \right]},\q {\mathcal B}:= {\left[ \matrix{B \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} 0} \right]},\\[15pt] {\mathcal D}&\!\!\!\! := D,\q {\mathcal A}:= {\left[ \matrix{-P_0 & -F_1 \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} F_2^H & 0} \right]},\q {\mathcal E}:= {\left[ \matrix{P_1 & 0 \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} 0 & G} \right]}. {\end{array}}}$$]{} Padé and Padé-type model reduction. {#ssec-pade2} ----------------------------------- Just as in Subsection \[ssec-pade1\], based on the equivalent first-order formulations defined in , respectively , one can again introduce the notion of Padé and Padé-type reduced-order models of systems of integro-DAEs . In this case, we assume that the expansion point $s_0\in {\mathbb{C}}$ is chosen such that $s_0\not = 0$ and the matrix [$$\label{QS0} { Q_0 := Q(s_0) = s_0 P_1 + P_0 + \displaystyle{{\frac{1}{s_0}}} P_{-1} }$$]{} is nonsingular. One readily verifies that this condition is equivalent to the nonsingularity of the matrix $s_0\, {\mathcal E}- {\mathcal A}$. The matrices that induce the relevant block-Krylov subspaces ${\mathcal K}_n({\mathcal M},{\mathcal R})$ for Padé and Padé-type model reduction are again given by [$$\label{EAC2} { {\mathcal M}:= \bigl(s_0\, {\mathcal E}- {\mathcal A}\bigr)^{-1} {\mathcal E}\q \mbox{and}\q {\mathcal R}:= \bigl(s_0\, {\mathcal E}- {\mathcal A}\bigr)^{-1} {\mathcal B}, }$$]{} where ${\mathcal A}$, ${\mathcal E}$, and ${\mathcal B}$ are now the matrices defined in , respectively . Structure of the matrices ${\mathcal M}$ and ${\mathcal R}$. ------------------------------------------------------------ In this subsection, we describe the structure of the matrices ${\mathcal M}$ and ${\mathcal R}$. Again, we distinguish the two cases and . First assume that $P_{-1}$ is given by . Using the definitions of ${\mathcal A}$, ${\mathcal E}$, ${\mathcal B}$ in , and of $Q_0$ in , one can show that the matrices have the representations [$$\label{STA} { {\begin{array}}{rl} {\mathcal M}&\!\!\!\! = {\left[ \matrix{I_{n_0} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} {\frac{1}{s_0}}F_2^H} \right]} {\left[ \matrix{Q_0^{-1} P_1 & -{\frac{1}{s_0}}Q_0^{-1} F_1 G} \right]} + {\left[ \matrix{0 & 0 \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} 0 & {\frac{1}{s_0}}I_{\hat{n}_0}} \right]},\\[16pt] {\mathcal R}&\!\!\!\! = {\left[ \matrix{I_{n_0} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} {\frac{1}{s_0}}F_2^H} \right]} Q_0^{-1} B. {\end{array}}}$$]{} The matrices ${\mathcal M}$ and ${\mathcal R}$ in are a special instance of the class of matrices , with the integers and matrices chosen as follows: $${\begin{array}}{rl} l &\!\!\!\! := 2, \q n_1 := n_0,\q n_2 := \hat{n}_0,\\[8pt] C^{(1)} &\!\!\!\! := I_{n_0},\q C^{(2)} := \displaystyle{{\frac{1}{s_0}}} F_2^H,\\[8pt] M^{(1)} &\!\!\!\! := Q_0^{-1} P_1,\q M^{(2)} := - \displaystyle{{\frac{1}{s_0}}} Q_0^{-1} F_1 G,\\[8pt] \sigma_1 &\!\!\!\! := 0,\q \sigma_2 := \displaystyle{{\frac{1}{s_0}}},\q R := Q_0^{-1} B. {\end{array}}$$ Next, we assume that $P_{-1}$ is given by . Using the definitions of ${\mathcal A}$, ${\mathcal E}$, ${\mathcal B}$ in , and of $Q_0$ in , one can show that the matrices have the representations [$$\label{STM} { {\begin{array}}{rl} {\mathcal M}&\!\!\!\! = {\left[ \matrix{I_{n_0} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} {\frac{1}{s_0}}G^{-1} F_2^H} \right]} {\left[ \matrix{Q_0^{-1} P_1 & -{\frac{1}{s_0}}Q_0^{-1} F_1} \right]} + {\left[ \matrix{0 & 0 \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} 0 & {\frac{1}{s_0}}I_{\hat{n}_0}} \right]},\\[16pt] {\mathcal R}&\!\!\!\! = {\left[ \matrix{I_{n_0} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} {\frac{1}{s_0}}G^{-1} F_2^H} \right]} Q_0^{-1} B. {\end{array}}}$$]{} Note that the matrices ${\mathcal M}$ and ${\mathcal R}$ in are a special instance of the class of matrices , with the integers and matrices chosen as follows: $${\begin{array}}{rl} l &\!\!\!\! := 2, \q n_1 := n_0,\q n_2 := \hat{n}_0,\\[8pt] C^{(1)} &\!\!\!\! := I_{n_0},\q C^{(2)} := \displaystyle{{\frac{1}{s_0}}} G^{-1} F_2^H,\\[8pt] M^{(1)} &\!\!\!\! := Q_0^{-1} P_1,\q M^{(2)} := - \displaystyle{{\frac{1}{s_0}}} Q_0^{-1} F_1,\\[8pt] \sigma_1 &\!\!\!\! := 0,\q \sigma_2 := \displaystyle{{\frac{1}{s_0}}},\q R := Q_0^{-1} B. {\end{array}}$$ Proofs of and are given in Appendix B. Concluding remarks. {#sec-concluding} =================== We have introduced two classes of structured matrices, which include the matrices of first-order formulations of higher-order linear dynamical systems as special cases. As our main results, we have shown that the block-Krylov subspaces induced by the matrices in theses classes exhibit special structures. Roughly speaking, for both classes, the associated structured block-Krylov subspaces consist of multiple copies of certain subspaces of the state space of the original higher-order system. Note that the dimension of the state space of the first-order formulation is $l$ times the dimension of the original $l$-th-order system. Our results show that in order to construct basis vectors for the block-Krylov subspaces of the higher-dimensional first-order state-space, it is sufficient to construct basis vectors for certain subspaces of the lower-dimensional $l$-th-order state space. The problem of the efficient and numerically stable construction of basis vectors of these subspaces is beyond the scope of this paper. Such algorithms will be described in a forthcoming report. =0.9 Appendix A. {#appendix-a. .unnumbered} =========== In this appendix, we establish the representations and . To this end, we set [$$\label{PDEF} { \hat{P}_i:= \sum_{j=0}^{l-i} s_0^j P_{i+j},\q i=0,1,\ldots,l. }$$]{} In view of and , we then have [$$\label{XAA1} { M^{(i)} := \hat{P}_0^{-1} \hat{P}_i,\q i=1,2,\ldots,l, \q \mbox{and}\q \hat{P}_0 = P(s_0). }$$]{} Using the definitions of ${\mathcal A}$ and ${\mathcal E}$ in , as well as , one readily verifies that [$$\label{XAA2} { {\begin{array}}{rl} s_0\, {\mathcal E}- {\mathcal A}&\!\!\!\! = {\left[ \matrix{s_0 I & -I & 0 & \cdots & 0\cr 0 & s_0 I & -I & \ddots & \vdots \cr \vdots & \ddots & \ddots & \ddots & 0 \cr 0 & \cdots & 0 & s_0 I & -I\cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} P_0 & P_1 & \cdots & P_{l-2} & P_{l-1} + s_0 P_l} \right]}\\[40pt] &\!\!\!\! = {\left[ \matrix{ 0 & \!\! -I & 0 & \cdots & 0\cr 0 & 0 & \!\! -I & \ddots & \vdots \cr \vdots & \ddots & \ddots & \ddots & 0 \cr 0 & \cdots & 0 & 0 & \!\! -I \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \hat{P}_0 & \hat{P}_1 & \hat{P}_2 & \cdots & \hat{P}_{l-1}} \right]} {\left[ \matrix{I & 0 & 0 & \cdots & 0 \cr -s_0 I & I & 0 & \cdots & 0\cr 0 & -s_0 I & I & \ddots & \vdots \cr \vdots & \ddots & \ddots & \ddots & 0 \cr 0 & \cdots & 0 & -s_0 I & I} \right]}. {\end{array}}}$$]{} Note that, in view of , we have $${\left[ \matrix{ 0 & \!\! -I & 0 & \cdots & 0\cr 0 & 0 & \!\! -I & \ddots & \vdots \cr \vdots & \ddots & \ddots & \ddots & 0 \cr 0 & \cdots & 0 & 0 & \!\! -I \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \hat{P}_0 & \hat{P}_1 & \hat{P}_2 & \cdots & \hat{P}_{l-1}} \right]}^{-1} = {\left[ \matrix{M^{(1)} & M^{(2)} & \cdots & M^{(l-1)} & \hat{P}_0^{-1} \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} -I & 0 & 0 & \cdots & 0 \cr 0 & -I & 0 & \cdots & 0 \cr \vdots & \ddots & \ddots & \ddots & \vdots \cr 0 & \cdots & 0 & -I & 0} \right]}.$$ By inverting the two factors on the right-hand side of and multiplying the inverse factors (in reverse order) from the right by the matrix ${\mathcal E}$, respectively ${\mathcal B}$, from , we obtain the relation $${\begin{array}}{rl} {\mathcal M}:= &\!\!\!\! \bigl(s_0\, {\mathcal E}- {\mathcal A}\bigr)^{-1} {\mathcal E}\\[12pt] = &\!\!\!\! {\left[ \matrix{I & 0 & \cdots & \cdots & 0 \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} s_0 I & I & 0 & \cdots & 0\cr s_0^2 I & s_0 I & I & \ddots & \vdots \cr \vdots & \ddots & \ddots & \ddots & 0 \cr s_0^{l-1} I & \cdots & s_0^2 I & s_0 I & I} \right]} {\left[ \matrix{M^{(1)} & M^{(2)} & M^{(3)} & \cdots & M^{(l)}\cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} -I & 0 & 0 & \cdots & 0 \cr 0 & -I & 0 & \cdots & 0 \cr \vdots & \ddots & \ddots & \ddots & \vdots \cr 0 & \cdots & 0 & -I & 0} \right]}, {\end{array}}$$ respectively $${\mathcal R}:= \bigl(s_0\, {\mathcal E}- {\mathcal A}\bigr)^{-1} {\mathcal B}= {\left[ \matrix{I \cr s_0 I \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} s_0^2 I \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} \vdots \cr \noalign{\vskip2pt} s_0^{l-1} I} \right]} \bigl(P(s_0) \bigr)^{-1} B.$$ The first relation is readily rewritten in the form , and the second relation is just . Thus the proof is complete. Appendix B. {#appendix-b. .unnumbered} =========== In this appendix, we establish the representations and for the case that $P_{-1}$ is of the form and , respectively. First assume that $P_{-1}$ is given by . Using , , and , one readily verifies that $${\begin{array}}{rl} s_0\, {\mathcal E}- {\mathcal A}= &\!\!\!\! {\left[ \matrix{s_0 P_1 + P_0 & F_1 G \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} - F_2^H & s_0 I_{\hat{n}_0}} \right]}\\[16pt] = &\!\!\!\! {\left[ \matrix{Q_0 & F_1 G \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} 0 & s_0 I_{\hat{n}_0}} \right]} {\left[ \matrix{I_{n_0} & 0 \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} - {\frac{1}{s_0}}F_2^H & I_{\hat{n}_0}} \right]}. {\end{array}}$$ It follows that [$$\label{XAB1} { \bigl(s_0\, {\mathcal E}- {\mathcal A}\bigr)^{-1} = {\left[ \matrix{I_{n_0} & 0 \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} {\frac{1}{s_0}}F_2^H & I_{\hat{n}_0}} \right]} {\left[ \matrix{Q_0^{-1} & -{\frac{1}{s_0}}Q_0^{-1} F_1 G \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} 0 & {\frac{1}{s_0}}I_{\hat{n}_0}} \right]}. }$$]{} By multiplying from the right by the matrix ${\mathcal E}$, respectively ${\mathcal R}$, from , we obtain the relations stated in . Next, we assume that $P_{-1}$ is given by . Recall that the matrix $G$ is nonsingular. In this case, we have $${\begin{array}}{rl} s_0\, {\mathcal E}- {\mathcal A}= &\!\!\!\! {\left[ \matrix{s_0 P_1 + P_0 & F_1 \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} - F_2^H & s_0 G} \right]}\\[16pt] = &\!\!\!\! {\left[ \matrix{Q_0 & F_1 \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} 0 & s_0 G} \right]} {\left[ \matrix{I_{n_0} & 0 \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} - {\frac{1}{s_0}}G^{-1} F_2^H & I_{\hat{n}_0}} \right]}. {\end{array}}$$ It follows that [$$\label{XAB2} { \bigl(s_0\, {\mathcal E}- {\mathcal A}\bigr)^{-1} = {\left[ \matrix{I_{n_0} & 0 \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} {\frac{1}{s_0}}G^{-1} F_2^H & I_{\hat{n}_0}} \right]} {\left[ \matrix{Q_0^{-1} & -{\frac{1}{s_0}}Q_0^{-1} F_1 G^{-1} \cr \noalign{\vskip4pt} 0 & {\frac{1}{s_0}}G^{-1}} \right]}. }$$]{} By multiplying from the right by the matrix ${\mathcal E}$, respectively ${\mathcal R}$, from , we obtain the relations stated in . | Mid | [
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Q: Why are some of the items in my JPanel not showing? I am trying to add several JTextFields, JButtons, and JLabels to a Panel, however only the buttons are showing. I have set the layout to be null for my JPanel and I have set locations/bounds for each item. frame= new JFrame("Find and Replace"); JPanel panel = new JPanel(null); JLabel findLabel = new JLabel("Find:"); findLabel.setLocation(0, 20); JLabel replaceLabel = new JLabel("Replace with:"); replaceLabel.setLocation(50, 60); findField = new JTextField(20); findField.setLocation(30, 100); replaceField = new JTextField(20); replaceField.setLocation(220, 140); replaceAllButton = new JButton("Find and Replace All"); replaceAllButton.setBounds(20, 200, 100, 25); replaceButton = new JButton("Replace"); replaceButton.setBounds(120, 200, 100, 25); panel.add(findLabel); panel.add(findField); panel.add(replaceLabel); panel.add(replaceField); panel.add(replaceButton); panel.add(replaceAllButton); A: You can use GridBagLayout instead of using null layout here: GridBagConstraints gridBagConstraints; panel = new JPanel(); findLabel = new javax.swing.JLabel(); findField = new javax.swing.JTextField(); replaceLabel = new javax.swing.JLabel(); replaceField = new javax.swing.JTextField(); replaceAllButton = new javax.swing.JButton(); replaceButton = new javax.swing.JButton(); setDefaultCloseOperation(WindowConstants.EXIT_ON_CLOSE); panel.setLayout(new GridBagLayout()); findLabel.setText("Find :"); gridBagConstraints = new GridBagConstraints(); gridBagConstraints.ipadx = 94; gridBagConstraints.ipady = 30; panel.add(findLabel, gridBagConstraints); gridBagConstraints = new GridBagConstraints(); gridBagConstraints.ipadx = 149; panel.add(findField, gridBagConstraints); replaceLabel.setText("Replace With :"); gridBagConstraints = new GridBagConstraints(); gridBagConstraints.gridx = 0; gridBagConstraints.gridy = 1; gridBagConstraints.ipadx = 34; gridBagConstraints.ipady = 23; panel.add(replaceLabel, gridBagConstraints); gridBagConstraints = new GridBagConstraints(); gridBagConstraints.gridx = 1; gridBagConstraints.gridy = 1; gridBagConstraints.ipadx = 149; panel.add(replaceField, gridBagConstraints); replaceAllButton.setText("Find And Replace All"); gridBagConstraints = new GridBagConstraints(); gridBagConstraints.gridx = 0; gridBagConstraints.gridy = 2; gridBagConstraints.ipady = 9; panel.add(replaceAllButton, gridBagConstraints); replaceButton.setText("Replace"); gridBagConstraints = new GridBagConstraints(); gridBagConstraints.gridx = 1; gridBagConstraints.gridy = 2; gridBagConstraints.ipadx = 99; gridBagConstraints.ipady = 8; panel.add(replaceButton, gridBagConstraints); //adding panel to the jframe getContentPane().add(panel, BorderLayout.CENTER); pack(); | Mid | [
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Q: ember-cli meta config/environment file I'm using ember-cli to structure my app. It compiles all the files to the dist/ directory. However as I inspected the compiled index.html I noticed it was creating this meta tag. <meta name="user/config/environment" content="%7B%22modulePrefix%22%3A%22user%22%2C%22environment%22%3A%22development%22%2C%22baseURL%22%3A%22/%22%2C%22locationType%22%3A%22auto%22%2C%22contentSecurityPolicy%22%3A%7B%22default-src%22%3A%22%27none%27%20localhost%22%2C%22script-src%22%3A%22%27self%27%20%27unsafe-inline%27%20%27unsafe-eval%27%20use.typekit.net%20connect.facebook.net%20maps.googleapis.com%20maps.gstatic.com%22%2C%22font-src%22%3A%22%27self%27%20data%3A%20use.typekit.net%22%2C%22connect-src%22%3A%22%27self%27%20localhost%22%2C%22img-src%22%3A%22%27self%27%20www.facebook.com%20p.typekit.net%22%2C%22style-src%22%3A%22%27self%27%20%27unsafe-inline%27%20use.typekit.net%22%2C%22frame-src%22%3A%22s-static.ak.facebook.com%20static.ak.facebook.com%20www.facebook.com%22%7D%2C%22EmberENV%22%3A%7B%22FEATURES%22%3A%7B%7D%7D%2C%22APP%22%3A%7B%22LOG_ACTIVE_GENERATION%22%3Atrue%2C%22LOG_VIEW_LOOKUPS%22%3Atrue%7D%2C%22exportApplicationGlobal%22%3Atrue%7D"> This is a problem for my deployment as I'm currently using the ember-app within another page and this meta tag is needed for the ember app to work. Is there a way to make this as part of the javascript compiled file or get rid of this altogether? A: The ability to build your app without this was recently added in this PR You can set it up to be in your compiled JS output by passing in the storeConfigInMeta option. To opt-out, it should look like this in your Brocfile.js /* global require, module */ var EmberApp = require('ember-cli/lib/broccoli/ember-app'); var app = new EmberApp({ storeConfigInMeta: false }); module.exports = app.toTree(); This is available in ember-cli 0.1.2 which is the latest version right now | Mid | [
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Comparative in vitro effects of cyclophosphamide derivatives on murine bone marrow-derived stromal and hemopoietic progenitor cell classes. We investigated the in vitro effects of ASTA-Z-7595, ASTA-Z-7557, ASTA-Z-7654, and 4-hydroperoxycyclophosphamide (4HC) on murine stromal fibroblastoid colony-forming units, committed hemopoietic progenitors (erythroid burst-forming units and granulocyte/macrophage colony-forming units), and pluripotent hemopoietic stem cells assayed by the spleen colony-forming unit (CFU-s) assay. In general, the drugs showed a time-and dose-dependent effect on colony-forming unit survival, and the relative toxicities were in the order in which the drugs are listed above. We found a relative sparing of day 12 CFU-s compared with day 7 CFU-s and committed hemopoietic and stromal progenitors, although colony size of day 12 CFU-s was reduced. Our results support two possible mechanisms for delayed or inadequate hemopoietic reconstitution in clinical studies using bone marrow purged with 4-hydroperoxycyclophosphamide or ASTA-Z-7557, i.e., damage to (a) transplantable stromal cells or (b) the hemopoietic stem cells. | High | [
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Q: Grails 3, change contextPath dynamically (servletContext?) I have a problem changing the contextPath of an grails 3 web application dynamically. It's working if I change it in groovy.gsp (server.contextPath = "/myApp"), but i need to deploy it with different names like that: myApp_A.war => IP:Port/myApp_A myApp_B.war => IP:Port/myApp_B In can get the direcory name (llike: "myApp_A" for myApp_A.war) and read the right properties file dynamically (myApp_A.properties). After that I'm trying to set the context path for this instance dynamically to IP:Port/myApp_A I tried to change the grails "server.contextPath" in the bootstrap like this: Holders.config.'server.contextPath' = '/myApp_A' But this is not working completely. In this case I will be redirected to IP:Port/myApp_A, but then I got 404. The webservice is still listening to the static configurartion ("/myApp"). I think I have to change it earlier (in bootstrap it's too late), or change it directly in the servletContext. After changing Holders.config.'server.contextPath' to the new path, the servletContext is still containing the old static path (servletContext.getContextPath() = old path). In: class Application extends GrailsAutoConfiguration implements EnvironmentAware { ... I can read my settings and inject them before the servletContext is created. Any ideas how I can set the contextPath there? Regards, grailsfan A: In application.groovy, write your logic to set the context path. You can set server.contextPath = "path_a". So if ( myCondition == true ) { server.contextPath = "path_a" } else { server.contextPath = "path_b" } | High | [
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Drums Piano Disc Jockey Online Blogs How to DJ: Picking the Perfect Mixer to Help You Become a Great DJ Being a DJ basically means that you have to entertain people through the music you play. Whether you are in a rave or hip hop party, you will find that the equipments you need to play the right music will be very important. And, one of the most important equipments that you should really invest on is the mixer. For starters, you need to remember that it’s fairly difficult to explain what kind of mixer will be perfect for you, especially if you are a beginner DJ. Today, you will find different kinds of mixers manufactured by many different companies. When it comes to sound quality, you may want to keep in mind that different mixers will vary when it comes to the sound quality it produces. This is why you need to remember that it is very important for you to take your time when you are choosing a mixer to purchase. Aside from choosing mixers manufactured by well-known companies, such as Pioneer, Odyssey, and Gemini, you also need to choose one that you are comfortable with. DJ mixing is one of the most important skills that you need to acquire in order for you to really become a good DJ. You have to remember that DJing is not just about playing the hottest music to date, but it will also mean that you have to know how to mix music properly and add the proper effects to provide the crowd or your audience with a different type of music. If you really want to become a great DJ, then you need to have an appropriate mixer. Now, you need to keep in mind that you still need to consider your budget, especially if you are still a beginner. Mixers can get very expensive and if your first aim is to learn the basics of DJing and the techniques associated with it, then you may want to get a cheaper mixer, which will allow you to practice your skills. But, if you want to perform live with a large audience or crowd, you should get a mixer that will let you perform well. Also, a more reliable and more expensive mixer is appropriate for big events and large crowds, such as big parties and popular night clubs. If you plan on doing numerous live recordings, you will want to get better mixers, which is a lot more expensive than your basic mixer setup. These are the things that you need to remember when purchasing mixers. As a DJ, you will always want the best possible mixers available. But, you still need to consider your budget. If you are already a professional DJ and you want only the best from your equipments, you can expect to spend more or less 10 thousand dollars. Always remember that the mixer is one of the most important equipments that you should invest on as a DJ. By having a good quality mixer, you can be sure that you will be able to have a good quality performance when you are up on stage or on the DJ’s booth. | Mid | [
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Q: Backbone.js & jquery - show() element I'm developing application using backbone.js & jquery. I have following code in model: runReport: function() { this.set({generatingReport: true}); //long computation... this.set({generatingReport: false}); } and following code in corresponding view (in initialize function): ... var that = this; ... this.model.bind("change:generatingReport", function() { if(that.model.get("generatingReport") === true) { $("#report").empty().append("<h1>Generating report...</h1>").show(0); console.log("begin"); } else if(that.model.get("generatingReport") === false) { $("#report").empty().append("<h1>Report generated</h1>").show(0); console.log("end"); } }); and here is code in view that run the action: ... events { "click #btn-run": "runReport" } ... runReport: function() { this.model.runReport(); } My problem is that that the "Generatin report..." message is not shown at all (log messages are printed). When the report is generated "Report generated" appears. If I do following (see added alert in IF branch): this.model.bind("change:generatingReport", function() { if(that.model.get("generatingReport") === true) { $("#report").empty().append("<h1>Generating report...</h1>").show(0); console.log("begin"); alert("stop!"); } else if(that.model.get("generatingReport") === false) { $("#report").empty().append("<h1>Report generated</h1>").show(0); console.log("end"); } }); then "Generating report..." is shown. In the "long computation..." part there is no hide jquery call that could possibly hide the message. Any idea what is happening here? A: I think what's probably happening here is that the browser never has a chance to update the UI. Your long computation is all happening in the event handler for a click event. The browser probably (I say "probably" a lot here because I'm not really an expert in browser threading models!) dispatches the click event to your Javascript code, and then waits for your event handler to finish before updating/redrawing the UI. In this case, you're not yielding control (finishing) until the long process is over, so the UI only redraws itself once at the end. The DOM's #report node is changing internally in response to your code, but it doesn't have a chance to redraw itself on screen until after your process finishes. I don't know if this is optimal, but something like this might help: runReport: function() { var self = this; this.set({generatingReport: true}); // By calling delay, runReport() will exit immediately so UI can redraw _.delay(function() { //long computation... self.set({generatingReport: false}); }, 50); } I'm just using underscore's delay() function there to postpone the long processing for 50 milliseconds. By doing so, the runReport() function can immediately exit, the click event handler that started the whole chain of events can finish executing, and the UI can redraw itself to show the "Generating report..." message. After a very short (50 milliseconds) delay, the long computation will begin, and when it's done, generatingReport will set to false and the UI will update again. | Mid | [
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Healthy comfort food is possible! And we can thank that to the versatile Shirataki noodles... We can't have enough of it! This Jamie Oliver inspired recipe is perfect for those moments when you feel like having comfy food but still consciously low carb! It's low in Cholesterol and also a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium. No need to feel guilty after eating it! PreparationDrain the water of the Shirataki noodles and steam for two minutes in a saucepan with little fresh water. Meanwhile sauté the garlic, capers, olives, anchovies, chiles, and oregano in a little olive oil for a few minutes. Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and continue to cook for 4 or 5 minutes, until you have a lovely tomato sauce consistency. Remove from the heat. Serve the Shirataki noodles on a plate and pour the sauce over it. Rip all the basil over it, and Enjoy! | Mid | [
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exports = module.exports = durableEngine = function () { var d = require('./durableEngine'); var r = require('bindings')('rulesjs.node'); var ep = require('esprima'); var ec = require('escodegen'); var dh = d.host(); var dc = d.closure(); var omap = { '+': 'add', '==': 'eq', '===': 'eq', '!=': 'neq', '!==': 'neq', '||': 'or', '&&': 'and', '<': 'lt', '>': 'gt', '<=': 'lte', '>=': 'gte', '-': 'sub', '*': 'mul', '/': 'div', 'u+': 'ex', 'u~': 'nex', }; var imap = { 'm': '$m', 's': '$s', 'item': '$i' }; var transformStartStatement = function (statement) { switch (statement.type) { case 'VariableDeclaration': statement.declarations.forEach(function (declaration, idx) { transformStartStatement(declaration.init); }); break; case 'BinaryExpression': case 'LogicalExpression': transformStartStatement(statement.left); transformStartStatement(statement.right); break; case 'ExpressionStatement': transformStartStatement(statement.expression); break; case 'CallExpression': statement['arguments'].forEach(function (argument, idx) { transformStartStatement(argument); }); if (statement.callee.type === 'Identifier' && dh[statement.callee.name]) { statement.callee = { type: 'MemberExpression', object: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'host' }, property: { type: 'Identifier', name: statement.callee.name } }; } break; case 'AssignmentExpression': transformStartStatement(statement.left); transformStartStatement(statement.right); break; case 'UnaryExpression': transformStartStatement(statement.argument); break; case 'FunctionDeclaration': case 'FunctionExpression': transformStartStatement(statement.body); break; case 'BlockStatement': statement.body.forEach(function (statement) { transformStartStatement(statement); }); break; case 'ReturnStatement': transformStartStatement(statement.argument); break; case 'SwitchStatement': statement.cases.forEach(function(c, i){ transformStartStatement(c); }); break; case 'SwitchCase': statement.consequent.forEach(function(c, i){ transformStartStatement(c); }); break; case 'IfStatement': transformStartStatement(statement.test); 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break; case 'BinaryExpression': case 'LogicalExpression': transformRunStatement(statement.left, cmap); transformRunStatement(statement.right, cmap); break; case 'ExpressionStatement': transformRunStatement(statement.expression, cmap); break; case 'CallExpression': statement['arguments'].forEach(function (argument, idx) { transformRunStatement(argument, cmap); }); if (statement.callee.type !== 'Identifier' || !dc[statement.callee.name]) { transformRunStatement(statement.callee, cmap); } else { statement.callee = { type: 'MemberExpression', object: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'c' }, property: { type: 'Identifier', name: statement.callee.name } }; } break; case 'AssignmentExpression': transformRunStatement(statement.left, cmap); transformRunStatement(statement.right, cmap); break; case 'UnaryExpression': transformRunStatement(statement.argument, cmap); break; case 'FunctionDeclaration': case 'FunctionExpression': transformRunStatement(statement.body, cmap); break; case 'BlockStatement': statement.body.forEach(function (statement) { transformRunStatement(statement, cmap); }); break; case 'ReturnStatement': transformRunStatement(statement.argument, cmap); break; case 'MemberExpression': if (statement.object.type === 'MemberExpression' || statement.object.type === 'CallExpression') { transformRunStatement(statement.object, cmap); } else if (cmap[statement.object.name] || statement.object.name === 's' || statement.object.name === 'm') { statement.object = { type: 'MemberExpression', object: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'c' }, property: { type: 'Identifier', name: statement.object.name } }; }; break; case 'ForStatement': transformRunStatement(statement.init, cmap); transformRunStatement(statement.test, cmap); transformRunStatement(statement.update, cmap); transformRunStatement(statement.body, cmap); break; case 'SwitchStatement': statement.cases.forEach(function(c, i){ transformRunStatement(c, cmap); }); break; case 'SwitchCase': statement.consequent.forEach(function(c, i){ transformRunStatement(c, cmap); }); break; case 'IfStatement': transformRunStatement(statement.test, cmap); transformRunStatement(statement.consequent, cmap); if (statement.alternate) { transformRunStatement(statement.alternate, cmap); } break; case 'Identifier': if (cmap[statement.name] || statement.name === 's' || statement.name === 'm') { statement.type = 'MemberExpression'; statement.object = { type: 'Identifier', name: 'c' }; statement.property = { type: 'Identifier', name: statement.name }; } break; case 'ObjectExpression': statement.properties.forEach(function(prop, i) { transformRunStatement(prop.key, cmap); transformRunStatement(prop.value, cmap); }); case 'UpdateExpression': case 'Literal': break; } } var transformRunStatements = function (block, cmap, async) { var statements; var params = [{type:'Identifier', name:'c'}]; if (async) { params.push({type:'Identifier', name:'complete'}) } if (block.type !== 'BlockStatement') { statements = [ block ]; } else { statements = block.body; } statements.forEach(function (statement, index) { transformRunStatement(statement, cmap); }); return { type: 'FunctionExpression', params: params, body: { type: 'BlockStatement', body: [block] } }; } var transformExpression = function (expression, cmap, right) { if (expression.type === 'BinaryExpression' || expression.type === 'LogicalExpression') { if (!expression.operator || !omap[expression.operator]) { throw 'syntax error: operator ' + expression.operator + ' not supported' } else { expression.type = 'CallExpression'; var leftExpression = expression.left; var rightExpression = expression.right; if (leftExpression.type == "Literal") { leftExpression = expression.right; rightExpression = expression.left; } transformExpression(leftExpression, cmap); transformExpression(rightExpression, cmap); if (cmap[leftExpression]) { expression.callee = { type: 'MemberExpression', object: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'c' }, property: { type: 'MemberExpression', object: leftExpression, property: { type: 'Identifier', name: omap[expression.operator] } } }; } else { expression.callee = { type: 'MemberExpression', object: leftExpression, property: { type: 'Identifier', name: omap[expression.operator] } }; } expression['arguments'] = [rightExpression]; delete(expression['operator']); delete(expression['left']); delete(expression['right']); } } else if (expression.type === 'UnaryExpression') { if (!expression.operator || !omap['u' + expression.operator]) { throw 'syntax error: operator ' + expression.operator + ' not supported' } else { expression.type = 'CallExpression'; expression.callee = { type: 'MemberExpression', object: expression.argument, property: { type: 'Identifier', name: omap['u' + expression.operator] } }; transformExpression(expression.argument, cmap); expression['arguments'] = []; delete(expression['operator']); } } else if (expression.type === 'MemberExpression') { if (expression.object.type === 'CallExpression') { transformExpression(expression.object, cmap); } else if (expression.object.type === 'MemberExpression') { transformExpression(expression.object, cmap); expression.type = 'CallExpression'; expression.callee = { type: 'MemberExpression', object: expression.object, property: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'getTerm' } }; if (expression.property.type === 'Literal') { expression['arguments'] = [{ type: 'Literal', value: expression.property.value }]; } else { expression['arguments'] = [{ type: 'Literal', value: expression.property.name }]; } delete(expression['object']); delete(expression['property']); } else if (cmap[expression.object.name]) { expression.type = 'CallExpression'; expression.callee = { type: 'Identifier', name: 'term' }; if (expression.property.type === 'Literal') { expression['arguments'] = [{ type: 'Literal', value: expression.object.name }, { type:'Literal', value: expression.property.value }]; } else { expression['arguments'] = [{ type: 'Literal', value: expression.object.name }, { type:'Literal', value: expression.property.name }]; } delete(expression['object']); delete(expression['property']); } else if (expression.object.type === 'Identifier' && imap[expression.object.name]) { expression.type = 'CallExpression'; if (expression.object.name === 'item') { transformExpression(expression.object); expression.callee = { type: 'MemberExpression', object: expression.object, property: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'getTerm' } }; expression['arguments'] = [{ type:'Literal', value: expression.property.name }]; } else { expression.callee = { type: 'Identifier', name: 'term' }; if (expression.property.type === 'Literal') { expression['arguments'] = [{ type: 'Literal', value: imap[expression.object.name] }, { type:'Literal', value: expression.property.value }]; } else { expression['arguments'] = [{ type: 'Literal', value: imap[expression.object.name] }, { type:'Literal', value: expression.property.name }]; } } delete(expression['object']); delete(expression['property']); } } else if (expression.type === 'CallExpression') { expression['arguments'].forEach(function (argument, idx) { transformExpression(argument, cmap); }); if (expression.callee.type === 'MemberExpression') { transformExpression(expression.callee.object, cmap); } } else if (expression.type === 'LabeledStatement') { expression.type = 'CallExpression'; var functionName; if (expression.label.name === 'whenAll') { functionName = 'all'; } else if (expression.label.name === 'whenAny') { functionName = 'any'; } else { throw 'syntax error: label ' + expression.label.name + ' unexpected'; } expression.callee = { type: 'Identifier', name: functionName }; expression['arguments'] = transformExpressions(expression.body, cmap).elements; delete(expression['label']); delete(expression['body']); } else if (expression.type === 'Identifier' && imap[expression.name]) { expression.type = 'CallExpression'; expression.callee = { type: 'Identifier', name: 'term' }; expression['arguments'] = [{ type: 'Literal', value: imap[expression.name] }, { type: 'Literal', value: imap[expression.name] }]; delete(expression['name']); } else if (expression.type !== 'Literal' && expression.type !== 'Identifier') { throw 'syntax error: expression type ' + expression.type + ' unexpected'; } return expression; } var transformExpressions = function (block, cmap) { var statements; if (block.type === 'ExpressionStatement') { if (block.expression.type === 'SequenceExpression') { statements = block.expression.expressions; } else { statements = [ block.expression ]; } } else if (block.type === 'BlockStatement') { statements = block.body.map(function (s, v) { if (s.type === 'ExpressionStatement') { return s.expression; } else if (s.type === 'LabeledStatement') { return s; } else { throw 'syntax error: statment type ' + s.type + ' unexpected'; } }, []); } else { throw 'syntax error: statement type ' + block.type + ' unexpected'; } statements.forEach(function (expression, index) { if (expression.type !== 'AssignmentExpression') { transformExpression(expression, cmap); } else { cmap[expression.left.name] = true; transformExpression(expression.right, cmap); expression.type = 'CallExpression'; expression.callee = { type: 'MemberExpression', object: expression.right, property: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'setAlias' } }; expression['arguments'] = [{ type: 'Literal', value: expression.left.name }]; delete(expression['left']); delete(expression['right']); } }); return { 'type': 'ArrayExpression', 'elements': statements }; } var filterContext = function (block) { var statements = []; block.body.forEach(function (statement, index) { if (statement.type !== 'LabeledStatement') { statements.push(statement); } }); return statements; } var transformRuleset = function (block) { var rules = []; var currentRule = null; var cmap; block.body.forEach(function (statement, index) { if (statement.type === 'LabeledStatement') { if (statement.label.name === 'whenAll') { cmap = {}; currentRule = { type: 'ObjectExpression', properties: [{ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'whenAll' }, value: transformExpressions(statement.body, cmap) }] }; rules.push(currentRule); } else if (statement.label.name === 'whenAny') { cmap = {}; currentRule = { type: 'ObjectExpression', properties: [{ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'whenAny' }, value: transformExpressions(statement.body, cmap) }] }; rules.push(currentRule); } else if (statement.label.name === 'whenStart') { rules.push({ type: 'ObjectExpression', properties: [{ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'whenStart' }, value: transformStartStatements(statement.body) }] }); } else if (statement.label.name === 'run') { currentRule.properties.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'run' }, value: transformRunStatements(statement.body, cmap) }); } else if (statement.label.name === 'runAsync') { currentRule.properties.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'run' }, value: transformRunStatements(statement.body, cmap, true) }); } else if ((statement.label.name === 'pri') || (statement.label.name === 'count') || (statement.label.name === 'cap') || (statement.label.name === 'distinct')) { currentRule.properties.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: statement.label.name }, value: statement.body.expression }) } else { throw 'syntax error: whenAll, run, whenStart labels expected'; } } }); var body = filterContext(block); body.push({ type: 'ReturnStatement', argument: { type: 'ArrayExpression', elements: rules, } }); var program = { type: 'Program', body: [{ type: 'FunctionExpression', id: null, params: [], body: { type: 'BlockStatement', body: body } }] } var func = ec.generate(program, { format: { indent: { style: ' ' } } }); return func; } var transformState = function(block) { var triggers = []; var states = null; var currentTrigger = null; var cmap; block.body.forEach(function (statement, index) { if (statement.type === 'LabeledStatement') { if (statement.label.name === 'to') { cmap = {}; currentTrigger = { type: 'ObjectExpression', properties: [{ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'to' }, value: statement.body.expression }] }; triggers.push(currentTrigger); } else if (statement.label.name === 'whenAll') { currentTrigger.properties.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'whenAll' }, value: transformExpressions(statement.body, cmap) }); } else if (statement.label.name === 'whenAny') { currentTrigger.properties.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'whenAny' }, value: transformExpressions(statement.body, cmap) }); } else if (statement.label.name === 'run') { currentTrigger.properties.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'run' }, value: transformRunStatements(statement.body, cmap) }); } else if (statement.label.name === 'runAsync') { currentTrigger.properties.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'run' }, value: transformRunStatements(statement.body, cmap, true) }); } else if ((statement.label.name === 'pri') || (statement.label.name === 'count') || (statement.label.name === 'cap') || (statement.label.name === 'distinct')) { currentTrigger.properties.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: statement.label.name }, value: statement.body.expression }) } else { if (!states) { states = []; triggers.push({ type: 'ObjectExpression', properties: states }); } states.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: statement.label.name }, value: transformState(statement.body) }); } } }); return { 'type': 'ArrayExpression', 'elements': triggers }; } var transformStates = function (block) { var states = []; block.body.forEach(function (statement, index) { if (statement.type === 'LabeledStatement') { if (statement.label.name === 'whenStart') { states.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'whenStart' }, value: transformStartStatements(statement.body) }); } else { states.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: statement.label.name }, value: transformState(statement.body) }); } } }); return states; } var transformStatechart = function (block) { var body = filterContext(block); body.push({ type: 'ReturnStatement', argument: { type: 'ObjectExpression', properties: transformStates(block) } }); var program = { type: 'Program', body: [{ type: 'FunctionExpression', id: null, params: [], body: { type: 'BlockStatement', body: body } }] } var func = ec.generate(program, { format: { indent: { style: ' ' } } }); return func; } var transformCondition = function(block) { var cmap = {}; var currentCondition = { type: 'ObjectExpression', properties: [] }; if (block.type === 'ExpressionStatement') { currentCondition.properties.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'whenAll' }, value: transformExpressions(block, cmap) }); } else { block.body.forEach(function (statement, index) { if (statement.type === 'LabeledStatement') { if (statement.label.name === 'whenAll') { currentCondition.properties.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'whenAll' }, value: transformExpressions(statement.body, cmap) }); } else if (statement.label.name === 'whenAny') { currentCondition.properties.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'whenAny' }, value: transformExpressions(statement.body, cmap) }); } else if ((statement.label.name === 'pri') || (statement.label.name === 'count') || (statement.label.name === 'cap') || (statement.label.name === 'distinct')) { currentCondition.properties.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: statement.label.name }, value: statement.body.expression }); } else { throw 'syntax error: whenAll, pri, count, distinct, or cap labels expected'; } } }); } return currentCondition; } var transformStage = function(block, name) { var triggers = []; var currentStage = { type: 'ObjectExpression', properties: [] }; block.body.forEach(function (statement, index) { if (statement.type === 'LabeledStatement') { if (statement.label.name === 'run') { currentStage.properties.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'run' }, value: transformRunStatements(statement.body, {}) }); } else if (statement.label.name === 'runAsync') { currentStage.properties.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'run' }, value: transformRunStatements(statement.body, {}, true) }); } else if (statement.label.name === 'self') { currentStage.properties.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: name }, value: transformCondition(statement.body) }); } else { currentStage.properties.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: statement.label.name }, value: transformCondition(statement.body) }); } } }); return currentStage; } var transformStages = function (block) { var stages = []; block.body.forEach(function (statement, index) { if (statement.type === 'LabeledStatement') { if (statement.label.name === 'whenStart') { stages.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: 'whenStart' }, value: transformStartStatements(statement.body) }); } else { stages.push({ type: 'Property', key: { type: 'Identifier', name: statement.label.name }, value: transformStage(statement.body, statement.label.name) }); } } }); return stages; } var transformFlowchart = function (block) { var body = filterContext(block); body.push({ type: 'ReturnStatement', argument: { type: 'ObjectExpression', properties: transformStages(block) } }); var program = { type: 'Program', body: [{ type: 'FunctionExpression', id: null, params: [], body: { type: 'BlockStatement', body: body } }] } var func = ec.generate(program, { format: { indent: { style: ' ' } } }); return func; } var argsToArray = function(args, array) { array = array || []; for (var i = 0; i < args.length; ++i) { array.push(args[i]); } return array; } var lexp = function (op, terms) { var that = {}; var alias; that.and = function () { if (op === '$and') { argsToArray(arguments, terms); return that; } else { var newTerms = [that]; argsToArray(arguments, newTerms); return and.apply(this, newTerms); } }; that.or = function() { if (op === '$or') { argsToArray(arguments, terms); return that; } else { var newTerms = [that]; argsToArray(arguments, newTerms); return or.apply(this, newTerms); } }; that.setAlias = function(name) { alias = name; return that; } that.define = function(proposedAlias) { var definitions = []; for (var i = 0; i < terms.length; ++ i) { definitions.push(terms[i].define()); } var newDefinition = {}; newDefinition[op] = definitions; var aliasedDefinition = {}; if (alias) { aliasedDefinition[alias] = newDefinition; } else if (proposedAlias) { aliasedDefinition[proposedAlias] = newDefinition; } else { aliasedDefinition = newDefinition; } return aliasedDefinition; }; return that; }; var term = function (type, left, sid) { var that = {}; var op; var right; var alias; var sid; that.gt = function (rvalue) { op = '$gt'; right = rvalue; return that; }; that.gte = function (rvalue) { op = '$gte'; right = rvalue; return that; }; that.lt = function (rvalue) { op = '$lt'; right = rvalue; return that; }; that.lte = function (rvalue) { op = '$lte'; right = rvalue; return that; }; that.eq = function (rvalue) { op = '$eq'; right = rvalue; return that; }; that.neq = function (rvalue) { op = '$neq'; right = rvalue; return that; }; that.matches = function (rvalue) { op = '$mt'; right = rvalue; return that; }; that.imatches = function (rvalue) { op = '$imt'; right = rvalue; return that; }; that.allItems = function (rvalue) { op = '$iall'; right = rvalue; return that; }; that.anyItem = function (rvalue) { op = '$iany'; right = rvalue; return that; }; that.ex = function () { op = '$ex'; right = 1; return that; }; that.nex = function () { op = '$nex'; right = 1; return that; }; that.setAlias = function(name) { alias = name; return that; } that.and = function () { var terms = [that]; argsToArray(arguments, terms); return and.apply(this, terms); }; that.or = function () { var terms = [that]; argsToArray(arguments, terms); return or.apply(this, terms); }; that.add = function () { var idioms = [that]; argsToArray(arguments, idioms); return add.apply(this, idioms); } that.sub = function (rvalue) { var idioms = [that]; argsToArray(arguments, idioms); return sub.apply(this, idioms); } that.mul = function (rvalue) { var idioms = [that]; argsToArray(arguments, idioms); return mul.apply(this, idioms); } that.div = function (rvalue) { var idioms = [that]; argsToArray(arguments, idioms); return div.apply(this, idioms); } that.getTerm = function (name) { if (left) { return term(type, left + '.' + name); } else { return term(type, name); } } that.define = function (proposedAlias) { if (!op && (type === '$s')) { throw 'syntax error: s cannot be an expression rvalue'; } var localLeft = left; var localType = type; var newDefinition = {}; if (!op) { newDefinition[localType] = localLeft; } else { var rightDefinition = right; if (typeof(right) === 'object' && right !== null) { rightDefinition = right.define(); } if (op === '$eq') { newDefinition[localLeft] = rightDefinition; } else { var innerDefinition = {}; innerDefinition[localLeft] = rightDefinition; newDefinition[op] = innerDefinition; } if (localType !== '$m' && localType !== '$s' && localType !== '$i') { throw 'syntax error: ' + localType + ' cannot be an expression lvalue'; } newDefinition = localType === '$s' ? {$and: [newDefinition, {$s: 1}]}: newDefinition; } var aliasedDefinition = {}; if (alias) { aliasedDefinition[alias] = newDefinition; } else if (proposedAlias) { aliasedDefinition[proposedAlias] = newDefinition; } else { aliasedDefinition = newDefinition; } return aliasedDefinition; }; that.push = false; return that; }; var aexp = function (op, idioms) { var that = {}; var alias; that.add = function () { if (op === '$add') { argsToArray(arguments, idioms); return that; } else { var newIdioms = [that]; argsToArray(arguments, newIdioms); return add.apply(this, newIdioms); } }; that.sub = function () { if (op === '$sub') { argsToArray(arguments, idioms); return that; } else { var newIdioms = [that]; argsToArray(arguments, newIdioms); return sub.apply(this, newIdioms); } }; that.mul = function () { if (op === '$mul') { argsToArray(arguments, idioms); return that; } else { var newIdioms = [that]; argsToArray(arguments, newIdioms); return mul.apply(this, newIdioms); } }; that.div = function () { if (op === '$div') { argsToArray(arguments, idioms); return that; } else { var newIdioms = [that]; argsToArray(arguments, newIdioms); return div.apply(this, newIdioms); } }; that.define = function () { var currentNode; for (var i = idioms.length - 2; i >= 0; -- i) { var currentLeft; if (idioms[i].define) { currentLeft = idioms[i].define(); } else { currentLeft = idioms[i]; } var innerNode; if (currentNode) { innerNode = {$l: currentLeft, $r: currentNode}; } else { var currentRight; if (idioms[i + 1].define) { currentRight = idioms[i + 1].define(); } else { currentRight =idioms[i + 1]; } innerNode = {$l: currentLeft, $r: currentRight}; } currentNode = {}; currentNode[op] = innerNode; } return currentNode; }; return that; }; var rule = function(op, lexp) { var that = {}; var func; var rulesetArray = []; that.define = function(name) { var newDefinition = {}; if (!lexp) { var argRule = op; if (argRule.whenAll) { op = 'all'; if (!argRule.whenAll.push) { lexp = [argRule.whenAll]; } else { lexp = argRule.whenAll; } } if (argRule.whenAny) { op = 'any'; if (!argRule.whenAny.push) { lexp = [argRule.whenAny]; } else { lexp = argRule.whenAny; } } if (argRule.pri) { newDefinition['pri'] = argRule.pri; } if (argRule.count) { newDefinition['count'] = argRule.count; } if (argRule.cap) { newDefinition['cap'] = argRule.cap; } if (argRule.run) { newDefinition['run'] = argRule.run; } if (argRule.distinct === true) { newDefinition['dist'] = 1; } if (argRule.distinct === false) { newDefinition['dist'] = 0; } } var expDefinition; var func; if (typeof(lexp[lexp.length - 1]) === 'function') { func = lexp.pop(); } else if (rulesetArray.length) { var rulesetDefinitions = {}; for (var i = 0; i < rulesetArray.length; ++i) { rulesetDefinitions[rulesetArray[i].getName()] = rulesetArray[i].define(); } func = rulesetDefinitions; } var innerDefinition = []; var refName; var expObject; var newArray = []; for (var i = 0; i < lexp.length; ++i) { expDefinition = lexp[i].define(refName); if (expDefinition['count']) { newDefinition['count'] = expDefinition['count']; } else if (expDefinition['pri']) { newDefinition['pri'] = expDefinition['pri']; } else if (expDefinition['cap']) { newDefinition['cap'] = expDefinition['cap']; } else if (expDefinition['dist'] === true) { newDefinition['dist'] = 1; } else if (expDefinition['dist'] === false) { newDefinition['dist'] = 0; } else { newArray.push(lexp[i]); } } for (var i = 0; i < newArray.length; ++i) { if (newArray.length > 1) { refName = 'm_' + i; } else { refName = 'm'; } expObject = {}; if (name !== undefined) { refName = name + '.' + refName; } expDefinition = newArray[i].define(refName); if (expDefinition[refName + '$all']) { expObject[refName + '$all'] = expDefinition[refName + '$all']; } else if (expDefinition[refName + '$any']) { expObject[refName + '$any'] = expDefinition[refName + '$any']; } else if (expDefinition[refName + '$not']) { expObject[refName + '$not'] = expDefinition[refName + '$not'][0][refName + '.m']; } else { expObject = expDefinition; } innerDefinition.push(expObject); } if (name !== undefined) { newDefinition[name + op] = innerDefinition; } else { newDefinition[op] = innerDefinition; } if (func) { newDefinition['run'] = func; } return newDefinition; }; return that; }; var and = function () { var that = lexp('$and', argsToArray(arguments)); return that; }; var or = function () { var that = lexp('$or', argsToArray(arguments)); return that; }; var add = function () { var that = aexp('$add', argsToArray(arguments)); return that; }; var sub = function () { var that = aexp('$sub', argsToArray(arguments)); return that; }; var mul = function () { var that = aexp('$mul', argsToArray(arguments)); return that; }; var div = function () { var that = aexp('$div', argsToArray(arguments)); return that; }; var all = function() { var that = rule('$all', argsToArray(arguments)); return that; }; var any = function() { var that = rule('$any', argsToArray(arguments)); return that; }; var none = function(exp) { var that = rule('$not', [exp]); return that; }; var timeout = function(name) { return all(term('$m', '$timerName').eq(name).setAlias('base'), term('$m', '$time').gte(term('base', '$baseTime')).setAlias(timeout)); }; var extend = function (obj) { obj.add = add; obj.sub = sub; obj.mul = mul; obj.div = div; obj.and = and; obj.or = or; obj.all = all; obj.any = any; obj.none = none; obj.timeout = timeout; obj.pri = function(pri) { var that = {}; that.define = function () { return {pri: pri}; } return that; }; obj.count = function(count) { var that = {}; 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190 Va. 303 (1950) ODIE L. FLOYD v. VAN S. MILLER, COMMITTEE OF EMMA CATHERINE FLOYD. Record No. 3551. Supreme Court of Virginia. January 16, 1950. Basil G. Watkins, L. H. Shrader and Wm. M. McClenny, for the appellant. Present, All the Justices. 1. Hospital and medical services for one's wife were necessaries at common law for which a husband was liable and that such is still true is not open to question. Such debts are his. In the absence of an agreement or contract by her to pay for necessaries, the wife is not liable therefor. 2. In an action for personal injuries, defendant's incompetent alleged as an item of damage that she had been compelled to expend $1,300 for medical attention. Her total expense in this connection was $1,302.80, and these debts were personally contracted and incurred by plaintiff, her husband, who sought to have them allowed and paid to him by defendant out of the fund recovered by her as damages in her action. The commissioner's report disallowing these claims against the fund in the hands of defendant was properly confirmed by the trial court. Lacking an agreement on the wife's part to pay, these bills were plaintiff's debts and obligations alone as his wife's necessaries, for which he alone was liable, both by force of law and express agreement. 3. A husband, being liable for the support of his wife and obligated to furnish her with necessaries, but entitled to her domestic services and consortium, was at common law entitled to recover from one who wrongfully injured her, damages for loss of such services and consortium, and also any pecuniary expenses incurred by him as a result of such injury. These were elements of damage sustained by him and for which he might maintain an action against the wrongdoer. 4. The right of the husband at common law to recover for loss of domestic services of his wife from one who had tortiously injured her was taken from him and given to the wife by a provision of section 5134 of the Code of 1919, but this provision did not deprive the husband of the right to recover for medical expenses made necessary by the injury and paid by him. Nor was its language broad enough to take from him and vest in the wife his right to recover for loss of her consortium as distinguished from the loss of her domestic services. However, the amendment of 1932 (Acts 1932, ch. 25, p. 21) broadened and enlarged the scope of this provision so that it expressly gives to the wife the right to recover every item of damage incident to her injury, and provides that no action for any element of damage incident to such personal injury of the wife can be maintained by the husband. It is wholly devoid of implication or suggestion that any part of the damages recoverable by the wife is to be held by her for her husband's benefit, nor is any substantive right to maintain an action against his wife therefor created therein for the husband through implication or otherwise. The purpose and intent of the amendment is to deprive the husband of the right to recover the other two elements of damage incident to her injury, i.e., loss of consortium and all expenses chargeable to him which he previously enjoyed, and vest these remaining two elements of damage in the injured wife. 5. Under the facts of headnote 2, what plaintiff sought to recover from defendant's incompetent was a refund of a debt which by force of law was owing by him as part and parcel of her support, and which, in addition thereto, he had expressly obligated himself to pay. To conclude that under section 5134 of the Code of 1942 (Michie) she held the amount of this debt in trust for him, or that he was entitled to recover that sum from her or out of her estate, would be to impose upon the wife the obligation of paying her husband's common law obligations and relieve him of his personal indebtedness. Such an interpretation of the section, the language of which is clear and leaves nothing for interpretation, would amount to judicial legislation. Appeal from a decree of the Circuit Court of Amherst county. Hon. Edward Meeks, judge presiding. The opinion states the case. William Kinckle Allen, for the appellee. MILLER MILLER, J., delivered the opinion of the court. Emma Catherine Floyd, wife of Odie L. Floyd, was seriously and permanently injured when struck by an automobile driven by P. M. Wills. An action at law for personal injuries and expenses incurred incident thereto was instituted by her against the alleged tort feasor. As an item of damage, she expressly alleged in her declaration that she had "been compelled to expend large sums of money in an effort to be cured of her injuries caused by the Defendant, to-wit: the sum of $1,300.00." A verdict and judgment for $8,500 were recovered. The mental condition of Emma Catherine Floyd was such as to render it necessary that a committee be appointed for her, which was done. After deduction of counsel fees incurred in the prosecution of her action, $6,000 came into the hands of the committee as funds belonging to the incompetent. A total bill of $1,302.80, instead of $1,300.00, as stated in the declaration, was actually incurred as expenses for treatment of her injuries. It consists of two items -- one of $1,102.80, due for hospitalization and nursing incident thereto, and one of $200 owing to Dr. Barksdale for professional services. Both debts had been personally contracted and incurred by Odie L. Floyd, and the larger bill owing to the hospital was actually paid by him. When the committee *306 of Emma Catherine Floyd undertook to settle his account, these items of $1,102.80 and $200 were presented by Odie L. Floyd for allowance and payment to him out of the $6,000 fund. The assistant commissioner of accounts, who acted in this matter, disallowed these items and exceptions were taken to his decision and report. By decree of the Circuit Court of Amherst county entered November 20, 1948, the exceptions were overruled and the commissioner's report disallowing these claims against the incompetent's fund in the hands of her committee was confirmed. The sole question presented is whether Odie L. Floyd, husband of Emma Catherine Floyd, may recover out of this fund of $6,000 held by her committee the $1,302.80, which represents expenses contracted and incurred by him for hospital and medical attention to his wife. [1, 2] Hospital and medical services for one's wife were necessaries at common law for which a husband was liable and that such is still true is not open to question. Hall Stuart, 135 Va. 384, 116 S.E. 469, 31 A.L.R. 1489. Such debts are his. In the absence of an agreement or contract by her to pay for necessaries, she is not liable therefor. Lacking an agreement on her part to pay, these bills were his debts and obligations alone. It is therefore unquestionably true that when contracted they were his, both by force of law and by express agreement, and for them he alone was liable. Since enactment of what is commonly called the Married Woman's Act by the General Assembly in 1877, Acts 1876-77, ch. 329, p. 33, which later appeared in the Code of 1887, as ch. 103, and with amendments to date, now appears in the Code of Virginia, 1942 (Michie), as sections 5134, et seq., it has been provided that a married woman's property shall not be liable for the debts and obligations of her husband. The present provision in that respect contained in section 5134 is: "* * * nor shall the property of the wife *307 be subject to the debts or liabilities of the husband. * * *" A husband, being liable for the support of his wife and obligated to furnish her with necessaries, but entitled to her domestic services and consortium, was at common law entitled to recover from one who wrongfully injured her, damages for loss of such services and consortium, and also any pecuniary expenses incurred by him as a result of such injury. Richmond Ry., etc., Co. Bowles, 92 Va. 738, 24 S.E. 388; Atlantic, etc., Ry. Co. Ironmonger, 95 Va. 625, 29 S.E. 319, and Norfolk Ry., etc., Co. Williar, 104 Va. 679, 52 S.E. 380. These were elements of damage sustained by him and for which he might maintain an action against the wrongdoer. However, in the Revision of the Code of 1919, the Married Woman's Act, as it existed at that date (the last change and amendment prior thereto having been by Acts of 1899-1900, ch. 1139, p. 1240), was amended by addition of the following language which appears as next to the last sentence of section 5134 of the Code of 1919: "In an action by a married woman to recover for personal injury inflicted on her, she may recover the entire damage sustained, notwithstanding the husband may be entitled to the benefit of her services about domestic affairs; and no action for such services shall be maintained by the husband." The right of the husband which had theretofore existed, to recover for loss of domestic services of his wife from one who had tortiously injured her, was thereby expressly taken from him and given to the wife. Daniels Commonwealth, 172 Va. 583, at p. 593, 1 S.E.(2d) 333. See also Revisor's Note to sec. 5134, Code of 1919, and Judge Burks' address before the Virginia Bar Association on May 16, 1919, 5 Va. Law Reg., N.S., pp. 108, 109. In that address Judge Burks, who was one of the Code Revisors, said, "* * * but as it is very difficult to sever the damages in such cases and tell what part should be recovered by the wife and what part by the husband, and as it is the wife who suffers both the physical and mental injury, it was deemed best to give her the entire damages and take away *308 the present right of the husband to bring a separate action for the loss of such services." Though Judge Burks said that the amendment gave to the wife "the entire damages" and took from the husband the right to bring an action for the loss of her services, it is obvious that the amendment did not deprive the husband of the right to recover for medical expenses made necessary by the injury and paid by him. Nor was its language broad enough to take from him and vest in the wife his right to recover for loss of her consortium as distinguished from the loss of her domestic services. It thus appears that in the Revision of the Code in 1919, only one of the elements of damage, i.e., loss of domestic services which he had theretofore been entitled to recover from one who had wrongfully injured his wife was taken from him and granted to the injured wife. The amendment to section 5134, which was made in 1932, Acts of General Assembly 1932, ch. 25, p. 21, broadened and enlarged the scope of the previous amendment that had been made by the Code Revisors. That sentence and provision that had been added to this section by the Revisors was changed, broadened and supplemented so that it now reads: "In an action by a married woman to recover for a personal injury inflicted on her, she may recover the entire damage sustained, including the personal injury expenses arising out of the injury (whether chargeable to her or her husband) notwithstanding the husband may be entitled to the benefit of her services about domestic affairs and consortium; and no action for such injury, expenses, or loss of service or consortium, shall be maintained by the husband." In clear, positive and inclusive language, it enumerates and expressly gives to the wife the right to recover every item of damage incident to her injury. By language equally clear, explicit and inclusive, it expressly provides that no action for any element of damage incident to such personal injury of the wife, can "be maintained by the husband." *309 The amendment of 1932 is wholly devoid of implication or suggestion that any part of the damages recoverable by the wife is to be held by her for her husband's benefit, nor is any substantive right to maintain an action against his wife therefor created therein for the husband through implication or otherwise. Undoubtedly his right to maintain an action against the tort feasor for any element of damage is taken from him and granted to the injured wife as was the right to recover for domestic services of his wife taken from him and vested in her by the amendment in that respect made by the Code Revisors in the Code of 1919. The Revisor's Notes and Judge Burks' address, supra, definitely disclose that the Code Revisors purposely intended to deprive the husband of that element of damage, i.e., loss of domestic services, and vest it in the injured wife. The language of the amendment made by the Acts of 1932, ch. 25, p. 21, and now a part of sec. 5134, is equally as clear and even more positive in its terms that its purpose and intent are to deprive the husband of the right to recover the other two elements of damage incident to her injury, i.e., loss of consortium and all expenses chargeable to him which he had theretofore enjoyed, and vest these remaining two elements of damage in the injured wife. What the husband here seeks to recover from his dependent and incompetent wife is a refund of that character of debt which from time immemorial and by force of law was owing by him as part and parcel of her support, and which in this instance, in addition thereto, he expressly obligated himself to pay. The clear and certain language of the statute leaves nothing for interpretation. To conclude that she holds this $1,302.80, in trust for him, or that he is entitled to recover that sum from her or out of her estate, is to impose upon the wife the obligation of paying her husband's common-law obligations and relieve him of his personal indebtedness. It would amount to judicial legislation and not interpretation. The decree appealed from is affirmed. Affirmed. *310 STAPLES STAPLES, J., dissenting. I think the 1932 amendment to section 5134 of the Code should be construed as intended to require the wife to account to the husband for that part of the medical and other personal injury expenses which he paid, and that the wife is entitled to retain as her own property only so much of these expenses recovered in her personal injury suit as she herself paid or is legally obligated to pay. As I view the statute, it was intended to effect merely a change in the form of the remedy theretofore available to the husband to recover, for his own benefit, these damages sustained by him. The primary purpose was to avoid harassment of the defendant by multiple litigation and to insure that all of the issues arising out of the tort committed by him would be settled in one action. The wife's action to recover personal injury expenses should therefore be regarded as for the benefit of her husband, to the extent above indicated. It is clear that the amendment does not destroy the right of action to recover for these damages suffered by the husband. On the contrary, as construed in the majority opinion, it expressly preserves it, but transfers the husband's right of action to the wife as well as the beneficial interest therein. Such a result is contrary to all concepts of equity and justice. It may be that in most cases no harm would result, but where the husband and wife are estranged, or the wife is mentally incompetent, as in this case, it might be disastrous to the interests of the husband. Moreover, there would be no incentive on the part of the wife to minimize the cost of her medical and hospital bills because the greater the expense which the husband is required to pay the greater would be the amount of her recovery from the tort-feasor by reason thereof. The net result would be, in effect, a transfer of that much of the estate of the husband to the estate of the wife. The reason given by Judge Burks, a revisor of the Code of 1919, for abolishing the right of the husband to recover *311 damages for the loss of services of his wife was that, as a matter of fact, the wife is equally as interested in devoting her services to the welfare of her home and children as the husband is, and their interests are so blended that it is difficult to tell what part should be recovered by the wife and what part by the husband. There is no difficulty, however, in ascertaining and proving the amount of expenses incurred by the husband in the treatment and care of his wife as a result of her injuries. Nor has any good, or even plausible, reason been advanced why the money of the husband, which the law requires him to pay for her cure, should be taken from him and given to the wife who has already received the benefit of its expenditure. The appellant contends that to deny him reimbursement out of the funds recovered for medical and hospital expenses paid by him would be a denial of due process. I think the position is well taken. The amendment of section 5134, as construed by the majority opinion, is clearly unconstitutional as to any previously existing right of action which a husband may have had to recover for medical expenses of his wife in a personal injury case. It is well settled that an existing cause of action is a vested property right which cannot be taken away by legislative enactment without violation of the guarantee of due process. 12 Am. Jur., Constitutional Law, section 661, 16 C.J.S., Constitutional Law, section 599, p. 1196. A right of action to recover damages for an injury is property which a legislature is without power to destroy, Angle Chicago, etc., R. Co., 151 U.S. 1, 19-21, 14 S.Ct. 240, 38 L.ed. 55. But a person has no property right, in a constitutional sense, in any particular form of remedy so long as there is preserved for his benefit a substantial right to redress by some effective procedure. Gibbes Zimmerman, 290 U.S. 326, 332, 54 S.Ct. 140, 78 L.ed. 342; Allen Motley Constr. Co., 160 Va. 875, 170 S.E. 412. Since the statute, as construed by the court, is obviously unconstitutional as to a vested right of action in favor of a *312 husband for reimbursement for personal injury expenses incurred by him for his wife prior to the enactment of the amendment, it must be construed, as to such a husband, as affecting only the form of his action and not as destroying his substantive right. This is true because "If its language be such that its meaning is so cloudy, obscure and ambiguous that it is open to more than one construction, one of which would render it void or of doubtful validity, and the other is reasonable and in harmony with the Constitution and conforms to the general purpose of the statute and its associated provisions, then we must adopt such construction as sustains its validity. Lewis' Sutherland Statutory Construction, supra, section 498." Miller Commonwealth, 172 Va. 639, 648, 2 S.E.(2d) 343. If, therefore, the validity of the amendment is to be sustained, it must be interpreted as providing for recovery by the wife for the benefit of the husband of reimbursement for expenses which had been paid by him prior to the amendment's passage. It seems clear, also, that this same interpretation must obtain as to such expenses incurred by the husband subsequent to the amendment, because the language of the amendment makes no distinction between rights of reimbursement existing at the time and those which might arise in the future. The interpretation of the amendment adopted in the majority opinion runs counter to the fundamental principles of our jurisprudence as handed down to us in the English common law. This appears from the following extract from an opinion delivered in the year 1760 by Lord Mansfield, Chief Justice of England: "If the defendant be under an obligation from the ties of natural justice to refund, the law implies a debt, and gives this action (indebitatus assumpsit), founded in the equity of the plaintiff's case, as it were upon a contract . . . In one word, the gist of this action is, that the defendant, upon the circumstances of the case, is obliged by the ties of natural justice and equity to refund the money." Moses Macferlan, 2 Burr. 1005. *313 In Adkins Commonwealth, 175 Va. 590, 599, 9 S.E.(2d) 349, the following is quoted with approval: "In an early Virginia case, Judge Lyons said: 'There are rules for construing statutes; and one is, that the best construction of the statute is, to construe it as near to the reason of the common law as may be, and by the course which that observes in cases of its own.'" As construed by the court the amendment transfers a property right from the husband to the wife. It is not claimed that this result is predicated upon any known principle of law, equity or justice, or that it serves any lawful purpose. Obviously, such a provision is purely arbitrary. It is a well-established principle of our constitutional law that no person may be deprived of his property by arbitrary or capricious legislation. In discussing the application of the due process clause to such cases, Mr. Justice Gregory, in Williams Richmond, 177 Va. 477, 488, 14 S.E.(2d) 287, said: "* * * This (the due process clause) is perhaps the most widely-discussed phrase in the Federal Constitution, and many thousands of words have been used to discuss its applicability to various situations. 'When applied to substantive rights it is interpreted to mean that the government is without right to deprive a person of life, liberty, or property by an act that has no reasonable relation to any proper governmental purpose, or which is so far beyond the necessity of the case as to be an arbitrary exercise of governmental power.' 16 C.J.S., Constitutional Law, section 567." (Emphasis supplied). The following statement which is taken from the opinion of Mr. Justice Spratley in American-LaFrance Arlington County, 169 Va. 1, 14, 192 S.E. 758, is equally applicable to the standard of fairness and equity which it should be our goal to achieve in the case at bar: "As justice is the fundamental aim of the courts, we must liberally construe each law, each ground of logic and reason, to attain it. When for any reason, technical or otherwise, faith is lost *314 in that effort, or in the results so sought to be achieved, the foundation of our society becomes undermined." Let us consider, then, what the rights of a married woman were, in cases similar to this, before the 1932 amendment. Prior to the enactment of section 5134 of the Code a wife could not recover, as an element of damage for a personal injury to her, medical and hospital expenses unless she had paid them out of her separate estate. Where such expenses were paid by the husband, or he was obligated to pay them, they involved elements of damage which were deemed properly recoverable by him. Richmond Ry., etc., Co. Bowles, 92 Va. 738, 744, 745, 24 S.E. 388. And in Sykes Brown, 156 Va. 881, 159 S.E. 202, it was held that a plaintiff in a personal injury suit could not recover as an element of damage the expense of medical care unless it was paid by the plaintiff. "If it was paid by a volunteer, then plaintiff would not be entitled to recover on this item of damage." In United Dentists Bryan, 158 Va. 880, 887, 164 S.E. 554, it was held, before the 1932 amendment to section 5134, that a married woman could recover for the cost of medical bills incurred by her due to a personal injury, provided she was personally liable for their payment. A case quite pertinent here is Bushnell Bushnell, 103 Conn. 583, 131 A. 432, 44 A.L.R. 785, 792. There it was held that in Connecticut a wife might maintain an action for personal injuries inflicted upon her by the negligent driving of an automobile by her husband. In such an action, the wife, as one of the elements of damage, sought to recover the amount of hospital and doctor bills which were paid by her husband, the defendant. These were charges which he was himself directly and primarily obligated to pay. It was held that the trial court properly ruled that the wife was not entitled to recover such sums. In the case at bar, the practical effect of the court's opinion is to permit the wife to recover such expenses from her *315 husband even though her injury resulted, not from his negligence, but the negligence of a stranger. It is contended by the defendant in error that, even if a husband has a legal cause of action against his wife for moneys due by her to him, he could not maintain an action against her except by express statutory authority, and, therefore, the husband's claim should be denied in this proceeding. This contention is based upon the argument that it is contrary to the public policy of the State to permit either a husband or a wife to sue the other. It is very clear, however, that the rule is otherwise. In Moreland Moreland, 108 Va. 93, 60 S.E. 730, it was held that the wife might maintain an action of assumpsit against the husband upon a contract by which he agreed to provide certain funds for her support. See also to the same effect, Buchanan Buchanan, 174 Va. 255, 277, 6 S.E.(2d) 612, and cases cited. I think the judgment complained of should be reversed and the case remanded with directions to allow the appellant's claim. 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Q: Sequences that are subsequences of each other I've been thinking about this problem for awhile now, but I still can't figure out part (b)... Any help would be greatly appreciated! (a) Find two distinct sequences $a_n$ and $b_n$ such that $a_n$ is a subsequence of $b_n$ and $b_n$ is a subsequence of $a_n$. (b) What if we also enforce the condition that $\{ a_n | n \in \mathbb{N} \}$ must be infinite? I'm understanding "infinite" as unbounded right now. I don't know if that's actually the case. A: For (a), if $a_n$ and $b_n$ oscillate in some different way between two values, so that neither is eventually constant, you are there. Can you see why? The condition in (b) demands that $a_n$ must take an infinite number of distinct values. You are correct that since the values are in $\Bbb N$ that means $a_n$ must be unbounded, but if the values were in $\Bbb R$ it would not. For this problem it is not important. You can get halfway there by making $b_{n+1}=a_n$ and choosing $b_1$ to be whatever you want. Clearly $a_n$ is a subsequence of $b_n$. Now if $a_n$ consists of a series of ramps, each higher than the last, then returns to $1$, so $1,2,1,2,3,4,5,1,2,3,4,5,6,\dots$ you are home. | Mid | [
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Even as Union urban development minister Kamal Nath continues to push for vertical growth in Delhi, urban planners and experts say the city’s most basic infrastructure — power, water and parking — is already stretched, and could collapse under the pressure of high-density housing. With nearly 1,200 vehicles being added to the city roads daily, parking problems in Delhi are compounding by the day. Colony roads, parking slots, basements and open parking areas in buildings and even open spaces now remain clogged with vehicles. The Delhi High Court on Monday said the row over the bus rapid transit corridor system erupted only because the Delhi government had chosen one of the “narrowest” and most “congested” stretches — the 5.8-km stretch between Ambedkar Nagar and Moolchand — for its pilot project. On August 15, chief minister Sheila Dikshit had made a declaration and launched a “rise of the sparrows” campaign. “We’re working on an action plan. Efforts are being made to sensitise people, especially children. The notification may be issued next week,” government sources said. The ministry of environment and forests will stick to its norms and criteria for evaluating projects and has rebuffed claims by the industry that delays in green clearances are obstructing projects, such as coal mining. Faced with the Supreme Court’s two-month-old interim ban on tourism in core areas of tiger reserves, the Union government’s expert body on tiger conservation told the apex court that public participation was critical to tiger conservation and that regulated tourism should be permitted in core/critical tiger habitats. Weekly environmental news roundup from across different media networks for week 39 (starting September 24, 2012) 2012. 1. Solar power for 25 government schools, 10 hospitals The Delhi environment department has identified 25 government schools and 10 government hospitals that will get independent solar power systems. 2. DDA Master Plan experts call... <img class="alignnone" title="Weekly Media Roundup" src="http://delhigreens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/weekly-media-roundup.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="370" /> Weekly environmental news roundup from across different media networks for week 39 (starting September 24, 2012) 2012. <strong>1. <a href="http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-24/delhi/34061146_1_solar-power-solar-panels-rooftop-solar-projects" target="_blank">Solar power for 25 government schools, 10 hospitals</a></strong> The Delhi environment department has identified 25 government schools and 10 government hospitals that will get independent solar power systems. <strong>2. <a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/dda-master-plan-experts-call-for-lowrise-highdensity-development-mixedland-use/article3934576.ece" target="_blank">DDA Master Plan experts call for low-rise high-density development, mixed-land use</a></strong> The Delhi Development Authority on Monday completed a significant milestone in its ongoing review of the Delhi Master Plan-2021. <strong>3. <a href="http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-26/delhi/34101281_1_power-demand-population-growth-northern-grid" target="_blank">Vertical growth will stress resources in Delhi</a></strong> Even as Union urban development minister Kamal Nath continues to push for vertical growth in Delhi, urban planners and experts say the city's most basic infrastructure — power, water and parking — is already stretched, and could collapse under the pressure of high-density housing. <strong>4. <a href="http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/as-vehicles-increase-so-does-parking-chaos/article3951209.ece" target="_blank">As vehicles increase, so does parking chaos </a></strong> With nearly 1,200 vehicles being added to the city roads daily, parking problems in Delhi are compounding by the day. Colony roads, parking slots, basements and open parking areas in buildings and even open spaces now remain clogged with vehicles. <strong>5.<a href="http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Govt-made-wrong-choice-of-stretch-for-BRT-pilot-project-Delhi-High-Court/Article1-935222.aspx" target="_blank"> Govt made wrong choice of stretch for BRT pilot project: Delhi High Court</a></strong> The Delhi High Court on Monday said the row over the bus rapid transit corridor system erupted only because the Delhi government had chosen one of the “narrowest” and most “congested” stretches — the 5.8-km stretch between Ambedkar Nagar and Moolchand — for its pilot project. <strong>6. <a href="http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Sparrow-all-set-to-get-official-bird-tag/Article1-937276.aspx" target="_blank">Sparrow all set to get official bird tag</a></strong> On August 15, chief minister Sheila Dikshit had made a declaration and launched a “rise of the sparrows” campaign. “We’re working on an action plan. Efforts are being made to sensitise people, especially children. The notification may be issued next week,” government sources said. <strong>7. <a href="http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-09-24/news/34061896_1_forest-clearances-project-proponents-forest-land" target="_blank">Environment Ministry denies delays in clearances to mining projects</a></strong> The ministry of environment and forests will stick to its norms and criteria for evaluating projects and has rebuffed claims by the industry that delays in green clearances are obstructing projects, such as coal mining. <strong>8. <a href="http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-28/global-warming/34147777_1_climate-change-monsoons-current-levels" target="_blank">North India, Himalayas to be worst hit by climate change: Report</a></strong> Northern parts of the country and the Himalayan region will be the worst hit by climate change in India and warming will be greater over land than sea, according to a latest report. <strong>9. <a href="http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/biodiversity-conservation-to-be-included-in-green-clearance/61979/" target="_blank">Biodiversity conservation to be included in green clearance </a></strong> Conservation of biodiversity will be soon made a criteria for environmental clearances to industrial and mining projects, Government today said. <strong>10. <a href="http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-27/flora-fauna/34126379_1_areas-of-tiger-reserves-core-areas-tiger-conservation" target="_blank">Allow tourism in core areas to save tigers, says conservation body</a></strong> Faced with the Supreme Court's two-month-old interim ban on tourism in core areas of tiger reserves, the Union government's expert body on tiger conservation told the apex court that public participation was critical to tiger conservation and that regulated tourism should be permitted in core/critical tiger habitats. [email protected] Kukreti is Co-Founder of Delhi Greens organisation and Research Coordinator with the Delhi Greens Blog. She has a Master’s degree in Environment Management and her areas of expertise range from waste management, pollution ecology, green audits, ecofeminism, environmental equity and social justice.Delhi Greens Blog Aastha Kukreti is Co-Founder of Delhi Greens organisation and Research Coordinator with the Delhi Greens Blog. She has a Master’s degree in Environment Management and her areas of expertise range from waste management, pollution ecology, green audits, ecofeminism, environmental equity and social justice. | Mid | [
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First look: Utah Kerry Crowley 10/12/2015 Not long ago it appeared as though Utah coach Kyle Whittingham might be in danger of losing his job. Now, he has the Utes ranked No. 4 in the country and 5-0. When the Utah Utes and Michigan Wolverines opened the college football season in the first week of September, there were few indications the unranked squads would ascend through the polls and join the ranks of the nation’s elite teams in the span of a month. But nearly halfway through the season, the Utes and Wolverines have defied the odds, and after having the spotlight all to themselves on Sept. 3, the programs have forced their way back to the front of the stage. Michigan’s rapid return from mediocrity has been intricately chronicled since the day the Wolverines hired Jim Harbaugh this offseason, but Utah’s 5-0 start and presence as a legitimate College Football Playoff contender is arguably the most surprising storyline of the season to date. Based on Utah’s four-year run since joining the Pac-12 conference prior to the 2011 season, the Utes weren’t so much as a trendy pick in one of the deepest divisions in the country. In their first four seasons of conference play, the Utes never finished higher than fourth in the Pac-12 South, and never won more than five conference games. And while Utah has seven conference games remaining and a significant uphill road to climb, all of a sudden, there’s reason to believe in Salt Lake City. Head coach Kyle Whittingham is the longest-tenured coach in the Pac-12, as 2015 marks his 11th season at the helm since taking over for Urban Meyer following a perfect 12-0 campaign that culminated with a Fiesta Bowl victory in 2004. Though it hasn’t been easy, Whittingham has helped the Utes’ navigate the transition from the Mountain West to the Pac-12, and the physical nature of his teams’ through the years has always stuck out to ASU head coach Todd Graham. “I've got a lot of respect for him,” Graham said of Whittingham. “You look at what he gets out of his players and how hard his players play. That is the thing I'm most impressed of on tape is watching how hard his players play on kickoff cover, how hard they play on defense, how hard they play on offense. Every year it's a dog fight because he does such a great job. I've got a lot of respect for him. You can tell the character and toughness and fundamentals. They're very well-coached.” The job Whittingham has done this season is among his best yet, especially considering the off-the-field turmoil surrounding the Utes’ program after a fifth-place finish in the Pac-12 South in 2014. This offseason, Whittingham had to replace both offensive coordinator Dave Christensen, who left Utah for a smaller role with Texas A&M, and defensive coordinator Kalani Sitake, who bolted the program for the same title at Oregon State. Transitioning coordinators is difficult in its own right, but in late December, the Salt Lake Tribune reported Whittingham’s relationship with athletic director Chris Hill was deteriorating to the point that Whittingham’s return to the program for the upcoming season was in question. After a tumultuous couple of months, Whittingham ultimately did remain in his post, and so far, Utah is glad he did. The season-opening win over Michigan looks better each week as the Wolverines continue to pummel opponents, and other components of Utah’s resume are beginning to stand out as well. Though Oregon is having a down year after losing Heisman-trophy winning quarterback Marcus Mariota, Utah’s 62-20 beat down of the Ducks at Autzen Stadium was a statement game that helped put the Utes on the map. On Saturday, Utah cemented its status as a national force with a 30-24 win over previously undefeated California. The Utes didn’t play as well as they’ve shown in prior affairs, but Utah’s defense logged five interceptions against one of the nation’s premier quarterbacks in Cal’s Jared Goff to seal a victory. The win helped Utah climb to No. 4 in the Associated Press Poll, and the 16 first-place votes the Utes received are second only to defending national champion Ohio State’s 27 first-place votes. Both its win over Michigan and its victory over Cal were hard-fought, physical affairs that Utah had the fortune of playing inside the friendly confines of Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, and the Utes will again have the advantage of a home-field crowd against ASU this week. The Sun Devils already own a road victory over a top 10 foe this season after taking down UCLA 38-23 at the Rose Bowl, but Graham acknowledged Utah is a particularly daunting atmosphere for the Sun Devils. “Obviously, it's a very difficult place to play,” Graham said. “It will be very loud, a very challenging place. But that's going on the road in the Pac-12. That's the way it is. But obviously they're very deserving of their fourth ranking in the country, and they have -- they play really -- you can tell they really care about each other.” The Sun Devils narrowly escaped Salt Lake City with a 20-19 victory in their last visit to the state in 2013, and this time around, ASU is looking to notch its second win over a top 10 team on the road in a single season for the first time in program history. While Utah’s rise to prominence this season has been a considerable surprise, Whittingham has devoted the past few years to laying the foundation for the Utes to become a force within the Pac-12. The 2015 Utes possess all the ingredients needed for the proven recipe for success in college football, and it starts with their effectiveness along the offensive line. Even though Utah didn’t return a single offensive lineman who received as much as a mention on the 2014 Pac-12 All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-Conference lists, the Utes have somehow pieced together one of the nation’s most dominant offensive lines. Utah is tied for third nationally in sacks allowed with just two, and the front five has paved the way for the country’s No. 24 rushing attack at 216.4 yards per game, and the output thus far has impressed Graham. “They've done a good job,” Graham said. “They're the best in the league as far as giving up sacks. They've given up the least amount. They're going to run the football. Obviously (Devontae) Booker -- their offensive line is very well-coached, very physical, and their tight ends do a good job blocking as well.” With a largely unheralded offensive line, Utah’s tremendous pass protection is somewhat surprising, and Graham identified some of the factors playing into the Utes’ success up front at his Monday press conference. Graham cited 6-foot-7 senior quarterback Travis Wilson's elusiveness in the pocket and the Utes’ determination to play with a quick-hitting passing approach as two of the primary reasons Utah has offset opposing pass rushes. “They've obviously done a really good job getting the ball out,” Graham said. “He's (Wilson) a very difficult guy to sack to get around. He's 6-foot-7, he's very strong and eludes a lot of rush. So he's a guy you have to do a good job of tackling when you get the opportunity to sack him.” As difficult as Wilson is to bring down, his running mate in the backfield is an even tougher challenge for an ASU defense that relies so heavily on individual tacklers to take down ball carriers. Senior Devontae Booker accumulated 267 yards from scrimmage against Cal on Saturday, which marked the best total by any player this season against a ranked opponent. Booker’s 133 yards per game trail only Oregon’s Royce Freeman in the Pac-12, and his physical, run-you-over style should be the greatest test ASU’s run defense has faced this season. “I think that he's (Booker) up there in the caliber with Paul Perkins (UCLA),” Graham said. “Those two guys have got to be as good as there is in this league. I mean, really strong runner. He's a power, downhill runner, makes a lot of his yards straight ahead and cutting it back. So the challenge is like it is every week. But more so with this week because I think their offensive line is really good.” Saturday’s game could come down to which team wins the matchup when Utah runs the football. Will it be Wilson, Booker and a power-run scheme that hasn’t been slowed down yet this season, or will it be ASU’s defense which ranks fourth nationally in tackles for loss (9.3 per game) and has held each of its first three conference opponents below 2.8 yards per carry? If the outcome doesn’t rest on that battle, Graham said two areas of the game the Utes have excelled in all season certainly will, and that’s special teams play and turnover margin. Utah has the benefit of two first-team All-Pac-12 specialists and game-changing players in kicker Andy Phillips and punter Tom Hackett while ASU has slowly improved its special teams play on a game-by-game basis under new coordinator Shawn Slocum. The Utes appear to have a definitive advantage in that phase of the game, and this season, they’ve had an edge over just about every team in the country in terms of their turnover margin. Utah’s plus-2.0 per game turnover ratio is second nationally, and through five games, the Utes’ defense has forced 17 turnovers including 12 interceptions. Offensive line play, special teams play and turnover margin are often the best indicators of a team’s success at the college level, and through five contests this season, it’s hard to find a team with a stronger performance across the board in all of those categories than the Utes. “Special teams is one of the big factors this week, and that's been a strength for us,” Graham said when talking about this week’s matchup. “It's definitely a strength for them. So I think that's special teams defense and taking care of the ball. The most important factor is going to be the turnover ratio. Who wins that is very critical.” After four seasons of finishing in the bottom half of the Pac-12 South, no one could have predicted the Utes to storm toward the top of the polls so quickly this season. But in fairness, it’s almost impossible to predict positive outcomes for a team when the characteristics and traits typically associated with success aren’t immediately apparent. Though Utah’s special teams prowess has been on display frequently under Whittingham, its offensive line play, outstanding turnover ratio and even the quality of its early season schedule, and subsequently its wins, were unforeseeable factors that have contributed to the Utes’ presence in the national spotlight. As a member of a slimming group of teams with unblemished records, the Utes have officially arrived. Now, Utah must keep those factors predictive of success in their favor, while for the first time as a member of the Pac-12 playing with a target on its back. | High | [
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349 F.3d 219 UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee,v.Roberto Alejandro REYES, Defendant-Appellant. No. 02-41327. United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. October 28, 2003. 1 COPYRIGHT MATERIAL OMITTED Paula Camille Offenhauser (argued), James Lee Turner, Asst. U.S. Attys., Houston, TX, for Plaintiff-Appellee. 2 Roland E. Dahlin, II, Fed. Pub. Def., Jeffrey L. Wilde, Asst. Fed. Pub. Def., Aurora Ruth Bearse (argued), Houston, TX, for Defendant-Appellant. 3 Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. 4 Before EMILIO M. GARZA and DENNIS, Circuit Judges, and DUPLANTIER, District Judge.* DUPLANTIER, District Judge: 5 After entering a conditional plea of guilty of possession with intent to distribute in excess of 500 grams of cocaine, defendant-appellant Reyes appeals the denial of his motion to suppress evidence. We affirm. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS BELOW 6 On December 6, 2001 Roberto Alejandro Reyes arrived at the El Expresso Bus Station in Brownsville, Texas carrying a blue suitcase. An unidentified companion accompanied Reyes. Both men boarded a bus destined for Dallas. 7 With the consent of the El Expresso Bus Company, U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Morales, a certified dog handler, had his dog1 search the cargo compartment of the bus boarded by Reyes. Had the search of the compartment proved uneventful, Morales intended to board the bus without the dog and conduct an immigration check of the passengers. 8 During the search of the cargo compartment, the dog alerted to the blue suitcase previously carried by Reyes. Pursuant to Agent Morales's request that he locate the owner of the blue bag, the man loading bags into the cargo compartment boarded the bus and returned with Reyes's companion, who claimed ownership and consented to a search of the bag. That search revealed no contraband. However, in response to questioning by Agent Morales, Reyes's companion admitted that he had smoked marijuana that morning before arriving at the bus station. Agent Morales allowed Reyes's companion to re-board the bus. During Agent Morales's interaction with Reyes's companion, the dog did not alert to him. 9 Intending to remove the dog from the area of the bus, Agent Morales walked with the dog in front of the open door of the bus, at which point the dog jumped into the passenger compartment. Agent Morales interpreted the dog's behavior as indicating that the dog was alerting to the smell of narcotics or to a concealed person in the passenger compartment. Agent Morales asked the bus driver to get the passengers off the bus so that the dog could search the passenger compartment. The bus driver told the passengers "[y]ou need to get off the bus because the immigration official needs to get on to check the bus." 10 Agent Morales then walked toward the front of the bus and stood with the dog approximately four to five feet from the passenger door of the bus. The bus was on the right side of Agent Morales, and the dog was on his left side. As passengers exited the bus they walked within four to five feet of the dog. After exiting the bus, the passengers were not required to remain in a designated area. 11 The dog did not alert to any of the passengers until Reyes and his companion exited the bus. At that point the dog alerted to an odor and pulled Agent Morales toward Reyes and his companion, both of whom then entered the bus station. Agent Morales followed the men. Once inside the station, Reyes and his companion began to separate. After the men separated, the dog briefly alerted to Reyes and then walked back and forth between the two men, barking and following them. Agent Morales asked the men to stop and to approach him. 12 After asking Reyes to sit, Agent Morales questioned the companion, who again stated that he had smoked marijuana earlier in the day. Based on his experience and training, Agent Morales was concerned about the presence of weapons, because he knew that weapons often accompany narcotics. In response to a request by Agent Morales, Reyes's companion emptied his pockets and lifted his shirt. No contraband was found. After completing his search of the companion, Agent Morales asked Reyes to stand. When Agent Morales asked Reyes if he had smoked any marijuana or done any drugs, the companion responded that Reyes had not smoked anything. Agent Morales asked Reyes to empty his pockets and lift his shirt. When Reyes lifted his shirt, Agent Morales saw a bundle taped to Reyes's back. Reyes then ran and abandoned the bundle before he was apprehended by Agent Morales. Agent Morales retrieved the bundle, which contained cocaine. 13 A grand jury indicted Reyes on one count of knowingly and intentionally conspiring to possess in excess of 500 grams of cocaine with intent to distribute (21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1), and 841(b)(1)(B)) and one count of possessing in excess of 500 grams of cocaine with intent to distribute (21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B)). Reyes moved to suppress the seized cocaine. Following a hearing on the motion to suppress, the district judge denied the motion. Thereafter, Reyes entered a conditional plea of guilty to possession in excess of 500 grams of cocaine with intent to distribute (21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B)), reserving his right to appeal the denial of his motion to suppress. The district judge sentenced Reyes to a 28 month term of imprisonment and a five year term of supervised release. Reyes timely appealed his conviction. STANDARD OF REVIEW 14 "In considering a ruling on a motion suppress, we review the district court's factual findings for clear error and its legal conclusions, including its ultimate conclusion as to the constitutionality of the law enforcement action, de novo." United States v. Chavez, 281 F.3d 479, 483 (5th Cir.2002) (citing United States v. Carreon-Palacio, 267 F.3d 381, 387 (5th Cir.2001)). The evidence is viewed in the light most favorable to the prevailing party. United States v. Jordan, 232 F.3d 447, 448 (5th Cir.2000). SEIZURE OF PASSENGERS 15 Defendant urges that Agent Morales unreasonably seized the passengers by forcing them off the bus after the dog alerted to the passenger compartment of the bus. We need not address whether the bus driver's request, at the behest of Agent Morales, that the passengers exit the bus, constituted a seizure of the passengers, including the defendant. Assuming arguendo that there was a seizure, considering the totality of the circumstances, it was clearly reasonable. "Reasonableness... depends `on a balance between the public interest and the individual's right to personal security free from arbitrary interference by law officers.'" Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 U.S. 106, 109, 98 S.Ct. 330, 332, 54 L.Ed.2d 331 (1977) (quoting United States v. Brignoni-Ponce, 422 U.S. 873, 878, 95 S.Ct. 2574, 2579, 45 L.Ed.2d 607 (1975)). 16 The dog's alert to the passenger compartment of the bus constitutes probable cause for Agent Morales to lead a canine search of that compartment. United States v. Duffaut, 314 F.3d 203, 208 (5th Cir.2002). Following the dog's strong alert to the passenger compartment, Agent Morales would have been derelict in his duty if he had failed to search that compartment of the bus. Considering the totality of the circumstances, including the close confines of the interior of the bus, Agent Morales' extensive knowledge of the dog, and concern for the safety of the passengers, we should not second-guess the agent's decision to comply with Border Patrol policy and require the passengers to exit the bus prior to commencing the search of the passenger compartment. Our conclusion that it was reasonable under the circumstances to have the passengers exit the bus prior to the canine search of the passenger compartment does not mean that a canine search of a bus with passengers aboard is never appropriate. See United States v. Garcia-Garcia, 319 F.3d 726, 731 (5th Cir.2003). CANINE SNIFF 17 As noted above, prior to the passengers exiting the bus, Agent Morales positioned himself and his dog near the front of the bus, approximately four to five feet from the passenger door of the bus. As the passengers, including defendant, exited the bus, they walked within four to five feet of the search dog. Defendant contends that the dog's non-contact sniff of him as he exited the bus constitutes an unconstitutional search because Agent Morales had no individualized suspicion that Reyes was connected to criminal activity when he was forced to walk within smelling distance of the canine. 18 Activity constitutes a "search" if it infringes reasonable expectations of privacy. Segura v. United States, 468 U.S. 796, 820, 104 S.Ct. 3380, 3393, 82 L.Ed.2d 599 (1984). "[T]he application of the Fourth Amendment depends on whether the person invoking its protection can claim a justifiable, a reasonable, or a legitimate expectation of privacy that has been invaded by government action." Smith v. Maryland, 442 U.S. 735, 740, 99 S.Ct. 2577, 2580, 61 L.Ed.2d 220 (1979) (internal quotations and citations omitted). 19 Whether a non-contact dog sniff constitutes a "search" is a question of first impression in this circuit. However, we are not completely without guidance. In Horton v. Goose Creek Independent School District, 690 F.2d 470 (5th Cir.1982), the court analyzed whether a dog sniff involving contact with a person qualified as a search under the Fourth Amendment. After noting that "[i]ntentional close proximity sniffing of the person is offensive whether the sniffer be canine or human," the court held that "sniffing by dogs of the students' persons in the manner involved in this case is a search within the purview of the [F]ourth [A]mendment." Id at 479. The importance of the close proximity of the sniffing to the court's conclusion is demonstrated by the court's subsequent statement that "[w]e need not decide today whether the use of dogs to sniff people in some other manner, e.g., at some distance, is a search." Id. The Ninth Circuit has held that a non-contact dog sniff of students at school constitutes a search under the Fourth Amendment. B.C. v. Plumas Unified School District, 192 F.3d 1260, 1266 (9th Cir.1999). For our purposes, it is significant that in reaching that conclusion, the Ninth Circuit agreed with the Fifth Circuit's statement in Horton that "close proximity sniffing of a person is offensive whether the sniffer be canine or human." Id. 20 Both Horton and Plumas emphasize the "close proximity" of the sniff, an element not present in this case. Construing the evidence in the light most favorable to the government, as we are required to do, we accept the testimony of Agent Morales that defendant and his companion were approximately four to five feet away from the dog when they exited the bus and the dog alerted to an odor. Because the dog was not in close proximity to the defendant at the time he alerted, the dog's sniff was only minimally intrusive. Moreover, there is no evidence that Agent Morales intended to search the passengers exiting the bus or to have the dog sniff them. He testified that he intended "[t]o wait for everybody to get off ... and then put the dog inside the bus." Considering that the sniff was unintentional and that the dog was approximately four to five away from the defendant at the time the sniff occurred, we conclude that the sniff does not constitute a search with the meaning of the Fourth Amendment. STOP AND SEARCH 21 Law enforcement officers may briefly detain pedestrians in public "so long as the officers have reasonable suspicion to believe that criminal activity is afoot." United States v. Ibarra-Sanchez, 199 F.3d 753, 758 (5th Cir.1999). The facts giving rise to reasonable suspicion are judged against an objective standard. Id. (citing Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1, 88 S.Ct. 1868, 20 L.Ed.2d 889 (1968)). Evaluating the legality of an investigatory stop involves a two-step inquiry: "1) whether the officer's action was justified at its inception; and 2) whether it was reasonably related in scope to the circumstances that justified the interference in the first place." United States v. Jones, 234 F.3d 234, 240 (5th Cir.2000). Here, a number of facts gave rise to a reasonable suspicion that defendant was involved in criminal activity. The dog alerted to defendant and his companion as they exited the bus, and the dog pulled Agent Morales to follow the odor. When Agent Morales opened the door to the bus station in order to enter the station, the dog again began following defendant and his companion. When defendant and his companion separated, the dog again alerted to both of them and then alerted to defendant when he was alone. Other facts also support the conclusion that there was reasonable suspicion to detain defendant. The bus station was a mere two blocks away from the border with Mexico, and Brownsville has a reputation as a gateway for drug smuggling. Additionally, the dog did not alert to defendant's companion during the search of the bag to which the dog had alerted. The totality of the circumstances support a conclusion that there was reasonable suspicion to stop defendant and investigate him further. 22 A law enforcement officer may conduct a limited search of a subject for weapons if he reasonably believes that the suspect may be armed and dangerous. Terry, 392 U.S. at 29, 88 S.Ct. at 1884. Absolute certainty that a suspect is armed is not required; "the issue is whether a reasonably prudent man in the circumstances would be warranted in the belief that his safety or that of others was in danger." Id. at 27, 88 S.Ct. at 1883. Ample facts support the conclusion that it was reasonable for Agent Morales to believe that defendant might be armed and dangerous. Agent Morales testified that after stopping the defendant and his companion he knew that his dog was reacting to the scent of narcotics and that he was concerned about weapons because based on his experience and training he knew that "weapons accompany narcotics." Reyes and his companion were also wearing large jackets that could have concealed a weapon. In addition, the officer was outnumbered by the two suspects and was conducting the stop at a public bus station. Therefore, the officer had a reasonable belief that his safety and that of others was in danger. 23 The Fourth Circuit has noted that a law enforcement officer's interest in self-protection must be balanced against the intrusion of the rights of the individual being searched in determining the reasonableness of a protective search. United States v. Baker, 78 F.3d 135, 137 (4th Cir.1996). Agent Morales did not frisk defendant after he detained him; rather, he asked defendant to empty his pockets and raise his shirt. Defendant contends that Agent Morales exceeded the bounds of Terry by requesting that defendant empty his pockets and lift his shirt. The issue then is whether asking a suspect to empty his pockets and raise his shirt is more intrusive than the frisk permitted in Terry and therefore prohibited by the Fourth Amendment. "Terry does not in terms limit a weapons search to a so-called `pat-down' search. Any limited intrusion designed to discover guns, knives, clubs or other instruments of assault are [sic] permissible." United States v. Hill, 545 F.2d 1191, 1193 (9th Cir.1976). Thus, the raising of a suspect's shirt by a law enforcement officer does not violate the boundaries established in Terry. Id. Neither does directing a suspect to lift his shirt to permit an inspection for weapons; a request that a suspect lift his shirt is "less intrusive than the patdown frisk sanctioned in Terry." Baker, 78 F.3d at 138. At no time during the inspection for weapons did Agent Morales touch the defendant. Non-consensual touching of another in most cases is clearly more intrusive of an individual's personal security than is a request to raise a shirt or to empty pockets. Agent Morales' request that defendant empty his pockets and lift his shirt was permissible under Terry. 24 We affirm the district court's denial of the defendant's motion to suppress. 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Tag Archives: Daunte Culpepper The draft is over. The lockout continues. As of right now, we got no football. I’m getting cold sweats just thinking about it. But there’s another group that stands to lose if there’s no football this fall besides the coaches, players, and NFL fans — TV networks. Without football, they’ll have to find someway to fill time on Sundays and Monday nights, and “Two and a Half Men” marathons just won’t cut it. So where are our options? I dove into the talented depths of YouTube to find what could be our 2011 replacement for football. Here’s what you could expect to see on the airwaves instead of your beloved Week 1 matchup. 1. Sloths doing human things I’ll admit, it doesn’t sound that interesting at first, but once you see a sloth holding an umbrella like it’s expecting rain and looking at you with those slothy sloth eyes, you get it. And they can follow it up with a “Real Sloths of Orange County” or “Real Sloths of Dallas” once the first season has run its course. People love watching animals do things that humans do. 2. Babies who fear normal human behavior Blowing your nose can sometimes be an uncomfortable experience. I’ve almost launched a lung through my nose on at least one occasion. So I get this baby’s irrational fear of his mother’s nose-blowing. But they’re going to have to do better than that if they want to carry the 18-45 male demo in this time slot. 3. Extreme Cooking with Epic Meal Time Speaking of that 18-45 male demographic, here’s your real winner. Take a little bit from the Iron Chef playbook, a little bit from the fat man’s guide to continuing to be fat, and alcohol, and you get Epic Meal Time, a YouTube experience that just reminds you of the way momma used to cook. You know, before she stopped drinking… 4. Slow-motion modeling I think we can safely say that they wouldn’t lose any viewership replacing football with this. Female fans would easily be replaced by an influx of former NFL fans who felt that TV never showed the cheerleaders enough. 5. The UFL While it is the most logical replacement for true, NFL football, would you be satisfied by the UFL? Would Daunte Culpepper and Brooks Bollinger excite you as much as a Tom Brady and Peyton Manning showdown? We can only hope. Until the lockout is over, these are some of our best options from the world of entertainment. Could we build a fantasy game on top of these? Of course! And if it was fantasy extreme cooking, I’m taking bacon first overall ten out of ten times. Pick your poison. Which of these options would you choose to replace our beloved NFL football this season? I’m pretty sure half the NFL wishes that this game wasn’t even televised. It might fool some people into believing that the Browns and the Lions are good teams. Despite their big fantasy days Sunday, the downward-trending Browns and unfortunate Lions are not fantasy starters. They only get to play each other once this year. Obviously, last week’s running back pickups look like fantastic grabs this week if your league neglected to snatch them up. Look to get Jason Snelling, Beanie Wells, and Jamaal Charles before anyone else on this list, but here are a few additional notes on some of the guys from last week and some new names. No long-term investments this week as we approach the end of the fantasy season. Hot Claims Justin Forsett, RB, Seattle Seahawks — The receiving game made him a stud last week, and now he gets to face the Rams. I still don’t love his situation, but he makes a solid starter for your lineups this week. Chris Chambers, WR, Kansas City Chiefs — He’s filling in adequately for Dwayne Bowe and would be a great receiver to add for depth if you are making a push for the playoffs. Vince Young, QB, Tennessee Titans — While it seemed optimistic at first to consider him a dark horse stud for the fantasy playoffs, it’s looking more realistic than optimistic now. His consistent production and the confidence he showed in Houston have compelled me to rate him as a solid backup quarterback if you’re current starter doesn’t have a kind schedule in Weeks 14-16. Kevin Boss, TE, New York Giants — Eli Manning just realized how to use Boss again this season, and he’s making up for lost time. If your tight end hasn’t lived up to expectations, it might be time to show him who’s the Boss. Rock Cartwright, RB, Washington Redskins — He gets to start in Washington by process of elimination. Portis won’t return in Week 12, and Betts is out for the season. Look for Washington to bring in some veteran depth as support, but for now, Cartwright is your starter against the Eagles. Bernard Scott, RB, Cincinnati Bengals — He impressed against the Raiders, and this week, he gets the Browns. Best hope Cedric Benson sits one more week. And if you’re really having trouble filling up that roster… Matt Leinart, QB, Arizona Cardinals — If Warner were out for the rest of the season, I’d say you must own Leinart. Right now, Warner might not even miss a game, and that’s a good thing considering how terrible Leinart looked replacing Warner at the end of the game against the Rams. And yes, let me repeat that was against the RAMS. I shudder to think what Leinart could do to ruin the fantasy playoff plans of many a Larry Fitzgerald owner if Arizona is forced to start him for a few weeks. Fred Jackson, RB, Buffalo Bills — Marshawn Lynch injured his shoulder Sunday. Lynch could be ready to go in Week 12, but there’s a chance Jackson gets to carry the full load. During Lynch’s suspension, Jackson was a beast, but he’ll face the Dolphins on Sunday and Jets (in Canada) next Thursday if he gets the call. Robert Meachem, WR, New Orleans Saints — He’s suddenly become a reliable red zone target for the Saints and for fantasy teams. That’s worth stashing on your bench if you’re prepping for a playoff run. Danny Ware, RB, New York Giants — His value increases if Brandon Jacobs sits, but it looks like that won’t happen. Just keep an eye on this situation. Larry Johnson, RB, Cincinnati Bengals — Johnson didn’t shoulder much of the load on Sunday, but he could take on more of the offense in the coming weeks against the Browns and the Lions. I think Scott would have to show some inexperience or an inability to make the play for the Bengals in order for L.J. to take over as the starter during Cedric Benson’s absence. Daunte Culpepper, QB, Detroit Lions — Looks like he’ll be facing the Packers since Matthew Stafford injured his shoulder against the Browns on Sunday, but something tells me you won’t be thankful for his performance on Turkey Day. Kyle Boller, QB, St. Louis Rams — Matchups are good, but Boller is not. He will have to prove himself for me to trust him, and I am just hoping that he doesn’t cut into Steven Jackson’s value. Mike Bell, RB, New Orleans Saints — Pierre Thomas just can’t win. With Reggie Bush out, the Saints let Mike Bell get two touchdowns while Thomas was held scoreless. While he’ll never be a lock for any points, Bell could vulture more touchdowns down the stretch as the Saints have one of the weaker schedules against the run. Jason Avant, WR, Philadelphia Eagles — He’s not the first or second receiver on the depth chart, but the Eagles throw enough to keep him productive. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t trust him to keep it up when it counts. Mohamed Massaquoi, WR, Cleveland Browns — Massaquoi can certainly tear up the Lions’ secondary, but unless you’re desperate for a starter during one of his two easy-as-cake matchups in the fantasy playoffs, you might find better use for a roster spot than a Browns receiver. Brandon Gibson, WR, St. Louis Rams — He’s getting a lot of targets, and St. Louis has some favorable matchups down the stretch. But don’t forget that he’s still a Ram. Kyle Boller also takes over as the starter this week. The NFL should really give all the bad teams the same bye week. Just wait until all the worst teams have shown what they are made of, take the bottom half of the league and give them a week off to heal their wounds. Hey, we could even give the Rams a whole season off. At least that would save us from weeks like these. Sure, it’s great for fantasy teams. It was pretty easy to set rosters this week outside of any bye week issues, but most of the games were just terrible to watch. If not for a few close ones, I might have had to wash out my eyes with Red Bull and coffee. The Close Ones The most brutal of all the games had to be the “who will be fired first” bowl, the Browns facing the Bills. After watching the highlights of it, all three of them, I vote both coaches get the axe. Derek Anderson led the Browns to a 6-3 victory by completing just two passes. Jamal Lewis returned from injury to run for 117 yards. No one scored a touchdown, and Trent Edwards proved once again that he cannot be expected to take advantage of any matchup, despite his many weapons on offense, unless the other team never takes the field. Captain Checkdown is just begging you to release him to the free agent pool. He wants no part of your fantasy team. In fact, at the rate he’s going, he wants to be traded to the UFL. The Cowboys also kept it unexpectedly tight in Kansas City, but in overtime, someone on the team, probably Matt Cassel, recognized that they were still the Chiefs, not the “Dallas Texans” as they pretended Sunday. Then the Chiefs let Miles Austin break every tackle they threw at him to get to the end zone for the win. Austin even set a Cowboys’ record with his 250-yard, two-touchdown performance, which will make it hard for the Cowboys to slot him back to the third receiver role. Sorry, Patrick Crayton, but your time as the No. 2 in Dallas may have come to an end. (I couldn’t be happier.) Cedric Benson continued his return-to-relevance tour by breaking the Baltimore Ravens streak of games without allowing a 100-yard rusher. His 120 yards and a touchdown would have been nice to have in the starting lineup rather than my bench, but who knew that it’d be Benson and the Bengals that made the Ravens look like pretenders this week? Not me. I am still surprised that the Bengals are sitting atop their division with wins over the Steelers and Ravens. That’s crazy talk. If not for that miracle reception in Week 1, the Bengals would be the undefeated team everyone was talking about instead of the Broncos. Speaking of Denver, the Broncos took it to overtime against New England, where Tom Brady has never lost, but the coin toss went in Denver’s favor. I have to say that the Broncos are legit now that they have beaten two shaky but worthy opponents, the Patriots and the Cowboys. But those throwback uniforms are not legit. Kyle Orton throws some ugly passes, but he had the benefit of those blinding uniforms. You couldn’t look at the players who had twisted their vertically striped socks without getting vertigo. Please burn those uniforms, Broncos, so that we never have to look upon them again. Never again. I’m impressed with Josh McDaniels and his Hulk-scream celebration after the game while Bill Belichick looked like a lost puppy in the middle of the field, but I don’t expect this team to go undefeated much longer. They’re scraping by in too many games so far to keep it up. Surprise, surprise While Sunday had more than its fair share of amazing performances, they weren’t from the guys you would expect. That always makes fantasy owners happy. The Lions lost the services of Calvin Johnson early against the Steelers, but Daunte Culpepper kept it close thanks to some help from Dennis Northcutt. Unfortunately, the Lions couldn’t come back for a win without their star weapon in the game and failed to make the plays that would have given them the lead. Thus, they restored the balance in the universe by not beating the Super Bowl champs. Against Oakland, it was Ahmad Bradshaw, not Brandon Jacobs, pounding the Raiders for 110 yards and two touchdowns, which was great news for those of us who drafted Brandon Jacobs expecting him to be the engine of this offense. Do they give Jacobs a snack break when they get close to the red zone? Does Ahmad Bradshaw hide his helmet on the sidelines? I do not understand what’s happening out there, but I do know that Jacobs hasn’t lived up to expectations yet. In the Eagles’ air assault of the Bucs, it was Jeremy Maclin, not DeSean Jackson, getting the big plays. Maclin recorded 142 yards and two touchdowns, which probably didn’t benefit a single fantasy owner out there. With McNabb back in the lineup, the Eagles may return to their I-can-pick-any-receiver-I-want ways, which makes it very dangerous for fantasy owners to trust DeSean Jackson every week. But if you’re going to trust any Eagles receiver, it’s Jackson. He’s looked unstoppable with the ball in his hands so far this season. The Usual Returns In his first big game of the season, Roddy White made the San Francisco 49ers defense look like the 49ers of old in torching them for 210 yards and two touchdowns. Michael Turner finished the job by walking all over them for three more touchdowns. At least the 49ers should have Frank Gore back after their bye week. Bucs’ tight end Kellen Winslow returned to his “soulja” ways by scoring twice against the Eagles, even though the game was put away early by Donovan McNabb and Jeremy Maclin’s two connections. Josh Johnson got Winslow involved but, sadly, also got Asante Samuel, who had two picks, far too involved. Matt Hasselbeck started for the Seahawks after recovering from his rib injury and blew the Jacksonville Jaguars pass defense away with four touchdowns, two to T.J. Houshmandzadeh and two to Nate Burleson. Four touchdowns? Four? I didn’t think Hasselbeck had it in him, but he has a very pass-friendly schedule this season. The Jaguars scratched their star weapon, Mike Sims-Walker, for violating team rules and paid the price. Without him, the Jags looked lost on offense and never got on the scoreboard against the Seahawks. The Sinking of the Titanic I know this is a shocker, but in case you didn’t know, the Titans are not going to the playoffs this year. They’re 0-5 and facing the Patriots for a chance to prevent 0-6, and I’m not sure that we can say they’re the best winless team anymore. They just don’t look like the same squad that went 10-0 to start the season in 2008. On defense, the Titans have been dropping cornerbacks like flies, weakening their secondary beyond recovery, and their pass rush has disappeared without Albert Haynesworth. Without their defense creating stops, the offense can’t control the clock by running the ball. Tennessee’s offense has become so predictable that even their opponents overthink it. A Wildcat play with Vince Young? Well, considering how successful the Dolphins were with it, that just might work, but the Titans did nothing more than hint at a Wildcat formation to keep the Colts on their toes. This team has lost their identity. Now they’ll lose one more game before turning the offense over to Vince Young on the bye week to see what they have to look forward to next year and beyond. Tennessee fans and fantasy owners can only hope that Jeff Fisher gets more creative than he has these first five weeks of the season. The final weekend of the preseason might be the worst week as an NFL fan. Starters play only a few minutes while coaches get a look at the rest of the depth chart to make final cuts, and we all know that in just one more week the games will actually mean something. While the Labor Day weekend appeased us with some college football action, real NFL football is now just days away. In a surprise move, the Detroit Lions declared Matthew Stafford their starter against New Orleans. I expected Stafford to get the call eventually this year, but Daunte Culpepper had outplayed him in camp and in the preseason until his foot injury — oh, the dangers of carpet. Culpepper was expected to at least start the year under center before handing it off to Stafford. With the golden boy taking the heat right away, don’t expect a Matt Ryan rookie season out of Stafford. He’s a young rookie, and there will be plenty of hard times this season to go along with all the good ones. He actually takes a bit away from Calvin Johnson in my mind since he’s likely to turnover the ball as many times as he gets it down the field. Tampa Bay also shocked us this weekend. Not by firing their offensive coordinator — there are plenty of people doing that — but by naming Cadillac Williams, the man with the bionic knees, as their starter. Williams will still be splitting time with Derrick Ward and Earnest Graham in some kind of sinful 2-2-1 RBBC combo, but on any given Sunday, he’ll get the first crack at the defense and the first chance to shine. That’s worth something. These things are good to keep in mind heading into the season. Knowing you have a bad matchup in the playoffs will allow you to start shopping a player in the middle of the season and unload him for something of equal or greater value that can get you to the championship. I am not too afraid of Green Bay’s tough road in the fantasy playoffs, but Washington looks more and more like a team to get rid of quickly this year. Shots in the Dark With the excitement of the preseason, bold statements come out of the woodwork. Unless you’re just looking at the facts and only the facts, you’re probably expecting one of the following predictions to come true. How good do you feel about it now that we enter into the first week of games that matter? Can the Cincinnati Bengals return to form now that Carson Palmer is healthy? Will Green Bay and Aaron Rodgers continue to tear apart defenses like they brainwashed all the defensive coordinators? Well, we’ve read all about that. Now, we get to see what comes true. Look out for our starter recommendations and the rest of your weekly prep this week as we begin fantasy football season with a bang. Unlike me, you may not have been following all the NFL news since the offseason began. Sometimes people have lives. That’s okay — so I am told. In order for you to keep your edge and get in the right state of mind now that football is only a few months away, you just might need a “rundown” of the news you may have missed or overlooked during your hiatus from the land of football. The thing about Marshawn Lynch is… Lynch received a suspension for three games due to his increasing talent of finding himself in bad situations at bad times (and somehow also avoiding any major legal consequences). The Bills will be without his services to start the season, but they have also acquired Dominic Rhodes to help them out while their workhorse running back pays his debt to society the NFL. Fred Jackson is still said to be the starter in Lynch’s absence, but Rhodes may win the hearts of the coaching staff before the end of camp. He’s got a pretty good talent for that. The Jenny Craig EffectBoth Daunte Culpepper and David Garrard returned to their teams from the offseason a little lighter and a little more in shape. For Culpepper, claiming he was in the best shape of his life since he was a good quarterback might have led Detroit to believe they were safe with him under center in 2009. (Unfortunately for him, no such luck.) For Garrard, his lightened load could mean his ability to get out of the pocket and run is on the rise. If you remember his run in the playoffs against the Steelers, he can get up and going pretty quickly for a big guy, but with a little less weight, he might do it more often in 2009. And then there’s the fat one… On the other end of the weight shift, Adrian Peterson claims he wants to beef it up for 2009. Unfortunately for Peterson, that weight can’t all be added around his knees, which are almost ready for their next breakdown after he made it through 2009 mostly unscathed. The wrath cometh, no matter much bacon you pack on those bones, A.P. Coles becomes a Bengal (pending felony conviction) Yes, I know that most of the Bengals are trying to get the team’s reputation under control, but then they go out and sign Tank Johnson, and yeah, that’s not working so well. Laveranues Coles obviously didn’t want to wait around and see what one-armed batting practice machine became the man for the Jets in 2009, so he took a deal with the Bengals as somewhat of a replacement to T.J. Houshmandzadeh. I wouldn’t exactly call him the perfect complement to Chad Johnson, but he’s got a pulse and no parole, unlike Chris Henry. Matt Hasselbeck has a back again Hasselbeck told us all he was healthy before the draft — mostly because he wanted to make sure he didn’t get a little punk like Mark Sanchez or Matthew Stafford drafted onto the Seahawks’ bench and waiting for him to injure his back again. It remains to be seen how much Hasselbeck will be able to do when the season starts after his injury-plagued 2008 season. Well, I guess if Jay’s gone… Tony Scheffler, the tight end companion of choice of Jay Cutler, may no longer have a home in Denver now that Josh McDaniels has arrived to kick everyone out of the party and start a math club that worships Belichick. But was he the Right-wich? The Bucs signed Byron Leftwich to be their quarterbacks of the now — or was it all just a clever smokescreen for their Josh Freeman pick? Leftwich is an upgrade over the quarterbacks currently developed in the Bucs’ stable, but they may still be overlooking what they have in Josh Johnson. Sweed takes three With the departure of Nate Washington to the Titans, Longhorn standout Limas Sweed moves up to the third wide receiver spot, and he might just have his head in the game this year. That’s a good sign for dynasty owners and Big Ben Roethlisberger. Young no more in 2010? Speaking of Longhorns, Vince Young may be on his way out of Tennessee in another season if he doesn’t find his game again. His contract isn’t going to make him any friends in 2010. If he’s going to prove he’s the quarterback of the future for the Titans, he better get back into that “hoopla” soon. Laurent Robinson is a Ram He was all the rage each preseason that the Falcons had him, and now, he’s one of a few receivers with a name we know and somewhat trust on the Rams roster. Don’t forget about Robinson when it comes time to make those last round selections in your fantasy draft. He might be all they got. And Detroit quarterbacks will throw to Megatron AND… Former Cardinal and former 49er Bryant Johnson signed a contract with the Lions this offseason. Assuming he hopes to find himself opposite Calvin Johnson on Sundays — and thereby form the unstoppable Johnson & Johnson duo — he should probably stop dislocating his fingers in practice. Johnson is one of those players who always looks like he improved his situation, i.e. moving to San Francisco last season, just before he disappears off the map. His main competition at receiver is former Raider Ronald Curry, who is expected to be the slot guy in Detroit. Torry Holt makes final growl with the Jags It’s no secret that Holt is old. He’s got the freaky fingers to prove he’s a veteran in this league, and he’s crafty. The Rams gave up on him in favor of getting younger, but the Jaguars will be giving him another chance. What could go wrong? Taking the old guy worked so well with Jerry Porter last season, didn’t it? Holt is the likely No. 1 in Jacksonville, but he might not hold that position all season if his skills and health fade. Jeff Garcia on the Al Davis payroll Garcia joined the Raiders before the draft to back up and help develop JaMarcus Russell. But how can someone so large learn anything from a man as tiny as Garcia? Time will tell whether the leadership and veteran instincts rub off on Russell, who has been looking very raw since taking the reins in Oakland. Jake Delhomme fully extended What’s the first thing you should do when your franchise quarterback throws more passes to the opposing team than his own to end your season? That’s right, contract extension — and a massive one at that. Carolina signed Delhomme to a 5-year deal that he will probably never see the end of as the starting quarterback. I am sure there is logic to it in saving the team a little money now, but Jake isn’t getting any younger. Maybe they’re resting their future on current backup Matt Moore’s Romo-like potential. Matt Ryan gets his tight end In a move that might have more impact than anything that happened in the draft, Kansas City traded veteran tight end Tony Gonzalez to Atlanta. Rather than spend a pick on Brandon Pettigrew, the Falcons got Gonzalez at a good price, and they’ll have one of the more weapon-laden offenses in football next season with Michael Turner, Matt Ryan, Gonzalez and Roddy White all threatening opposing defenses. The Gonzalez trade may prove to be exactly what Ryan needed to progress next season into a more fantasy-worthy quarterback. Now, I think we’ve covered just about everything to get you back into sync with all the latest NFL news before the NFL draft. Drop your questions, discussion items and comments in our brand new commenting system down below and let the predictions for next season begin. I have just one question to start: What exactly is a “rundown” anyway? Note from Jacob: Somehow, after a rager of a game of Monopoly — yes, we are five years old — and a weekend of fantasy football talk, we got Chadam to disagree with Nick on some of this week’s picks. Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers Fools Take: CHARGERS (-9) over Raiders Nick says: I expect Philip Rivers to have his best game of the season because he is on my fantasy football team and because I will not be needing his services with a bye in the first week of the playoffs in Week 14. (Note from Nick: Jacob and Chadam do not have a first round bye, but they did make the playoffs.) In taking the Lions, Chadam says: This matchup is the best chance for the Lions to win a game this season. In taking the Vikings, Nick says: The Lions have Daunte Culpepper. Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts Fools Take: Bengals (+13.5) over COLTS Nick says: The Colts have not beaten an opponent by more than six points all year. I was so shocked by that stat that I had to take the Bengals and points. Somehow, I’m guessing the Colts will break that trend sometime during the next two weeks while they are playing the Bengals and Lions. Just call it a gut feeling. Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints Fools Take: Falcons (+3) over SAINTS Nick says: I know that the NFC South teams are the definition of home field advantage, but I still can’t get over the lack of respect the Falcons are getting. They are 8-4! I love the way they are pounding the ball with Turner and then going over the top to Roddy White. Matt Ryan has my vote for rookie of the year. Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants Fools Take: GIANTS (-7) over Eagles $ # Chadam says: If it was -17, I would still take the Giants. Nick says: I’m guessing a lot of people will pick the Eagles after they whooped up on the Cardinals and the whole Plaxico Burress situation in the Big Apple, but the Giants haven’t been relying on Burress all year. The G-Men will be even more focused now that he’s gone. In taking the Packers, Nick says: I was listening to the Bill Simmons’ BS Report and whatever expert he had on the show was convinced that the Packers are much better than their record indicates based on his statistics. This game is my test to see if this guy knows his stuff or if he is full of shit. Beating the Texans shouldn’t be too tough a test for any playoff worthy team. Cleveland Browns at Tennessee Titans Fools Take: TITANS (-14) over Browns Nick says: I think it’s hilarious that the Browns are giving more points than the Lions against a common opponent. This number seemed high to me, but then I remembered that the Browns suck and are playing a third string backup at QB. Good luck against the Titans, Ken Dorsey! In taking the Bears, Chadam says: I think the Jags have given up on this season, and the Bears are still fighting for a playoff spot. In taking the Jaguars, Nick says: I just feel deflated in regards to the Bears. They looked promising for a while there, but now, they are on the apathetic/”don’t care” list. Eh. New York Jets at San Francisco 49ers Fools Take: Jets (-4) over 49ERS $ # Nick says: I have no clue what to think about the Jets. They got embarrassed at home last week by the Broncos — The Broncos! — the same team that was embarrassed by the Raiders a week before. I think the Jets will rebound nicely this week, but I have no faith in their chances to go deep in the playoffs after last week. None. New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks Fools Take: Patriots (-4.5) over SEAHAWKS # Nick says: Is Matt Cassel better than Tom Brady? Add that to the list of most ridiculous comparisons ever right up there with Deron Williams versus Chris Paul, Britney’s voice versus Christina’s voice and LeBron versus anybody. The Patriots should win this game by a touchdown or two. Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos Fools Take: Chiefs (+9) over BRONCOS Nick says: I honestly have no clue what to expect from the Broncos. They might be the most up/down team I’ve ever seen. The Chiefs are coming off only their second win of the season, so I’m going to give them the edge. Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills (in Cana-day) Fools Take: Dolphins (+1) over Bills Nick says: The Bills couldn’t put up more than three points at home against the 49ers, and now, I’m supposed to expect them to beat the Dolphins in a fake home game in Toronto? I don’t think so. I’m making this a lock just because of the absurdity of the suggestion. Dallas Cowboys at Pittsburgh Steelers Fools Take: STEELERS (-3) over Cowboys Nick says: I respect the Steelers. Their fans are legit and know how to get up for a big game — too bad this isn’t the night game. I’m still not convinced on the Cowboys, but this game should be a legitimate test for them. Beat the Steelers at home, and you are legit in my opinion. Hopefully, no one breaks an ankle in the process — besides Willie Parker, who breaks something every game. In taking the Cardinals, Chadam says: The Rams are going to be tanking for a good draft pick to get a new quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, kicker, offensive line and defensive line. They are set at punter. In taking the Rams, Nick says: I just think 14 points is too much for a Cardinals team that is good but not great. I’m guessing Steven Jackson breaks loose in a lost cause just enough to cover the spread. Washington Redskins at Baltimore Ravens Fools Take: RAVENS (-5) over Redskins $ # Nick says: The Zorn Supremacy is gone. They are now searching for The Zorn Identity. What happened to letting Clinton Portis be the work horse and Jason Campbell doing just enough to keep defenses honest? There is going to be a good team left out of the AFC playoffs. It’s too bad the Broncos will take a spot away from a deserving candidate. Hopefully, it won’t be the Ravens. In taking the Bucs, Chadam says: I’ve been a fan of the Bucs all year, so I’m not going to jump off the bandwagon now. Besides, the Panthers are a bit too inconsistent for my tastes. I really don’t like that I’m giving points in this game though. In taking the Panthers, Nick says: I am going to stick with the NFC South home field advantage in this game, and there is no 3.5-point spread, which has been killing me all season. Hopefully, I can get back on track this week. My picks have hit a late season SNAFU in these past few weeks, but I’m looking to reverse that trend with a little luck. In taking the Jets, Chadam says: I’ll admit, I’m sucked in to this Mangini-Belichick rivalry — if only Tom Brady were here to help run up the score. I like how the Jets sign Ty Law, who’s probably old enough to have a son that’s playing in the NFL, just to gain some knowledge of New England game plans. At least, they aren’t REALLY planning on starting Ty Law, right? In taking the Patriots, Nick says: Brett Favre has not improved within the Jets system this year. Matt Cassel has improved within the Patriots system this year. I think this game will come down to Favre having to make some plays, and the Patriots defense will step up to stop him. In taking the Lions, Chadam says: I really like the Panthers, but that is one helluva spread. There’s no way the Lions win a game on the road, but it had better be a damn good team for me to lay more than two touchdowns. Carolina isn’t there for me… yet. In taking the Panthers, Nick says: I hate giving up 14.5 points to anyone. I hate it. But there is no way I could possibly pick the Lions, who are playing Daunte Culpepper and Drew Stanton at QB. What am I supposed to do? Talk myself into them? I’ll go with this: Jake Delhomme and the Panthers played horribly last week, so we can expect a bounce back game in which they put up a ton of points. That is how I justify giving up 14.5 points. In taking the Falcons, Chadam says: I miss the good old days when people thought the Falcons sucked. They would’ve been seven-point underdogs. This pick is a lot harder now. I’m betting the Falcons will get a few more stops than Denver does. We’ll see how that plays out. In taking the Broncos, Nick says: I know the Falcons are undefeated at home and playing well, but something in my gut is telling me to take the Broncos in this one. I want to pick against the Broncos for what they did to me earlier this season, but at least they spoiled Miss Quinn’s debut last week. In taking the Texans, Chadam says: At least with Sage behind center, we might suck hard enough to get a good draft pick. Sigh. In taking the Colts, Nick says: This is an intriguing matchup. The Texans should have won earlier this year against the Colts, but Sage Rosenfels unraveled to give the game away. Sage is back to being a starter, but after last week’s performance, I doubt he has recovered from what happened in the last Colts game. Indy has been winning ugly the past few weeks, but I think this will be a breakout game for them. In taking the Raiders, Chadam says: I don’t really trust the Dolphin’s ability to cover big spreads. Besides, this feels like a week in which the Raiders will bust out their awesome defense and turn this game into a 10-7 contest that’s useless for fantasy purposes. In taking the Dolphins, Nick says: What a dysfunctional organization. I’ll just stick with the usual: the Raiders suck, their owner sucks, their coach sucks, their top draft picks suck, and, last but not least, their fans suck. Go Ricky Williams and the Dolphins! In taking the Bucs, Chadam says: This is a coin-flip game, so I’ll go with the better defense. In taking the Vikings, Nick says: I think the Vikings might have found something within themselves in the comeback win against the Packers last week. Let’s see if it carries over. It’s tough to pick against Purple Jesus. In taking the Chiefs, Chadam says: To think, one month ago, this would’ve been a no-brainer. While I think the Chiefs will play well at home, the Saints will roll if Reggie Bush plays. In taking the Saints, Nick says: The Chiefs have remained surprisingly competitive the past few weeks and covered the spread the past three. With that said, I’m still taking the Saints. I told you to expect big games from Marques Colston because I traded him in fantasy football, and look what happened. Philadelphia Eagles at Cincinnati Bengals Fools Take: Eagles (-9.5) over BENGALS $ In taking the Eagles, Nick says: Did anyone else hear Ocho Cinco say he thinks the Bengals can finish 8-8? If he had a reality show I would watch it just to see if we are living on the same planet. Ryan Fitzpatrick may be from Harvard, but he is going to have a lot of trouble dealing with Jim Johnson and all his crazy blitzes. The Eagles need this one to stay in the playoff hunt. In taking the Giants, Chadam says: This matchup will be the first game where I’m not sure the Giants are heavily favored. Now that the creampuff section of their schedule is over, I’m interested to see how they hold up against another great defense. In taking the Ravens, Nick says: Both these teams are looking really good right now, but the Ravens have been destroying teams as of late. Both teams have solid defenses, potent running games and fearless quarterbacks, albeit one is fearless because he is a rookie and doesn’t know any better. This matchup is the type of game the Baltimore defense loves. I’m taking the points in this one. San Diego Chargers at Pittsburgh Steelers Fools Take: STEELERS (-4.5) over Chargers # In taking the Steelers, Nick says: I don’t like either team in this game. The Steelers have lost two of their last three, and the Chargers are hanging on by the skin on their teeth. Normally, I would take the points in a game like this one, but I think the Steelers have the better defense and at least the ability to turn this game into a blow out. In choosing the Steelers as a lock, Chadam says: If this was 2006, I might be more worried, but 2008’s Tomlinson and Co. does not scare me one bit. Tennessee Titans over Jacksonville Jaguars Fools Take: Titans (-3) over JAGS $ # In taking the Titans, Nick says: The Titans are getting no respect from the odds makers. I know the Jags looked “good” last week against a Daunte Culpepper led Lions team, but come on. This is the same team that got beat by the Bengals two weeks ago. I haven’t forgotten that. Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks Fools Take: Cardinals (-2.5) over SEAHAWKS # In taking the Cardinals, Nick says: Will Hasselbeck make all the Seahawks’ problems disappear? I don’t think so. Kurt Warner, on the other hand, has made everyone forget that Matt Leinart is waiting in the wings. Warner is a passing machine in the Cardinals’ offense and will continue to be even more of a threat with Hightower catching out of the backfield. St. Louis Rams at San Francisco 49ers Fools Take: 49ERS (-6) over Rams In taking the 49ers, Nick says: The 49ers didn’t win last week, but they showed some fight. That’s good enough for me to take them over the Rams. Do you remember a few weeks ago when everybody was claiming Jim Haslett saved their season? They were wrong. In taking the Packers, Chadam says: I still think that the Pack will win this division. Their defense is getting a little healthier — well, at least their secondary. Besides, betting on Rex Grossman is bad for your health. [Note from Jacob: Kyle Orton is currently listed as probable for this game.] In taking the Bears, Nick says: It would be nice to know Orton’s status for this game. I’m going to assume he is playing. The Packers have struggled lately and the Bears have lost a few close games. I’m taking the points in what I expect to be a close, division rivalry game. In taking the Cowboys, Chadam says: My fantasy hopes rest on Tony Romo, so I might as well double down, right? In taking the Redskins, Nick says: I don’t care if Romo is back or not. The Redskins have already beaten them at Dallas, and I’m taking the Redskins with points in a no-brainer. Not quite a lock, but without a doubt, you have to take the Redskins at home with points. In taking the Browns, Chadam says: I’m torn between betting against Coach Romeo and betting against crappy Trent Edwards. Let’s take the points and see where that gets us. In taking the Bills, Nick says: The Bills are unraveling like I said they would a few weeks ago, but the Browns… “I cannot play with them; I cannot win with them, cannot coach with them, can’t do it.” I hate Brady Quinn, and I hate Braylon Edwards after wasting my first round pick on him in fantasy football. Screw you, Cleveland. No intro. No nonsense. This week, we’re all about the picks, now featuring “locks” of the week. Note: The ‘$‘ will signify Nick’s “locks” of the week from this point forward while a ‘#‘ will mark Chadam’s favorite bets. New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons Fools Take: FALCONS (+0) over Saints Nick says: I think this will be a high scoring affair. The home team has won every NFC South matchup so far this year, and the Falcons are undefeated at home. Tennessee Titans at Chicago Bears Fools Take: Titans (-3) over BEARS $ # Nick says: The Titans’ defense versus Sexy Rexy. This is a no brainer and one of my locks of the week. We decided to add three locks each week and keep our records on those locks since its true that we don’t gamble on every game every week. We pick out a few we like and those are the ones that really matter. Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions Fools Take: Jaguars (-7) over LIONS Nick says: What happened to the Jags? They used to have a solid running game, but only managed 69 yards rushing against the Bengals. I was actually going to pick the Lions in this game, but I heard that Culpepper is starting after only a week with the team. That can’t be a good sign for your offense. Seattle Seahawks at Miami Dolphins Fools Take: DOLPHINS (-9) over Seahawks $ Nick says: Guess how many yards the leading receiver on the Seahawks has: Koren Robinson leads the WRs with 12 catches for 182 yards, but rookie TE John Carlson actually leads the team with 244 yards. Wow. I just can’t give any vote of confidence to a team like that. In taking the Vikings, Nick says: I went back and forth on this game. Normally, I would take the points in any similar situation, but I just don’t see the Packers having an answer for Purple Jesus. Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots Fools Take: PATRIOTS (-4.5) over Bills Nick says: I said last week that it was time for the Bills to panic. They have now lost three of their last four. If they don’t win this one, I’m willing to bet they fold for the rest of the season. I don’t think the Patriots will lose back to back games. St. Louis Rams at New York Jets Fools Take: JETS (-7) over Rams Nick says: Thomas Jones is very quietly having a nice season. He has been the steady hand next to Favre’s typical erratic play. The Jets have struggled with the easy teams this season, but I like them at home against a very bad Rams team. In taking the Ravens, Nick says: The Ravens come in with a three-game winning streak and winning each game by double digits. I like that momentum, and I’m not sure Sage Rosenfels will be able to overcome that choke job against the Colts earlier in the season. Carolina Panthers at Oakland Raiders Fools Take: Panthers (-7.5) over RAIDERS $ # Nick says: Has anything changed recently? No, the Raiders still suck. They are so bad that they cut DeAngelo Hall less than eight months after trading for him and signing him to a $70 million contract. Seriously, everyone on that team knows the season is over. Lock it up. Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers Fools Take: STEELERS (-3) over Colts Kansas City Chiefs at San Diego Chargers Fools Take: Chiefs (+14) over CHARGERS Nick says: That is just too many points for my liking. The Chiefs have hung in there the last two games, and San Diego hasn’t exactly impressed anyone this year. Plus, my man Jamaal Charles is getting the first start of his career. New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles Fools Take: Giants (-3) over EAGLES # Nick says: I like the Eagles, but I’m going to take what a lot of people consider the best team in the NFL and the points. Thank you very much. In taking the 49ers, Nick says: Everybody has now had some time to get on board with Mike Singletary. I like him and Shaun Hill to jumpstart this team. Of course, I don’t expect them to win. All I ask is that they cover the spread. Bring me your injured, your underperforming, your studs gone duds. Together, we can reshape your fantasy team for the future into a team without injustice, without phantom starts (see: Willis McGahee) and without any of Shanahan’s running backs — well, maybe just one. Yes, we can. Yes, we can. YES, WE CAN. And on that very original campaign note, Fools in 2012. I hope you all voted yesterday, but while you were busy at the polls, I was busy collecting a vast array of pickups that could help you make it to the playoffs. In fact, this might the largest waiver wire column I’ve ever written, and upon finishing it, I just wanted to call my friends in to look at it before I unleashed it on the world. This week in fantasy football, we have another free-for-all on quarterbacks as injuries took the fantasy lives of several recent stars. Going with our theme of “change,” a handful of very bad teams had quarterbacks show promise this week, and there’s no pork in that. With all the turnover and surprises, we’re going very, very in-depth with a long list of names and fantasy fortunes because, short of a few quick fixes, I wouldn’t expect many fantasy studs to emerge for your playoff run. Gather the depth you need and take a few chances if you can afford the roster space. There are four more wins to be had, and these guys could be the ones to get you there and keep you there through Week 16 or 17. It could happen in ’08, people. You can still write yourself in on that final fantasy playoff spot ballot — that is, unless you already lost Ohio. Worth Claiming Ryan Torain, RB Denver Broncos — I said he might be the last man standing last week, but now he really is. Michael Pittman and Andre Hall were both placed on the IR after Week 9, so Selvin Young and whatever RB depth Shanahan finds in a back alley this week are Torain’s only competition. Don’t be scared off by Torain’s one yard on Sunday in three carries. Shanahan wants to bring him along slowly, but if Selvin Young’s hamstring is still holding him back, Torain should get the start against the Browns this week. Of course, after one series, Shanahan will probably make sure that 75 percent of the touches go to Peyton Hillis so that Hillis looks like the best fantasy back in Denver. Oh, how I hate you, Leatherface. In Week 10 against the Texans, Harbaugh says that both McGahee and Rice will carry the football, but I’d bet Rice sees more looks. The schedule is unkind to Baltimore running backs after this week, but we know they’ll run the football until the very end. Jamaal Charles, RB Kansas City Chiefs — Much like Torain, Charles is the one and only for the Chiefs…until Larry Johnson returns at least. Charles had 100+ yards against the Bucs, a very tough defense, on only 18 carries. Johnson remains suspended for Week 10, so Charles could handle a majority of the load against the Chargers. While the Chargers are right in the middle — 16 out of 32 — as far as run defenses go, many a team has had a problem containing Charles. I saw him play at Texas, and when he’s making the right moves and holding onto the ball, he can be deadly — “Let Booby spin!” When Johnson returns in Week 11, it’ll be interesting to see where the Chiefs want the carries to go, but the rock could stay in Charles hands for a good while with a strong showing this week. We know L.J. is lacking in the gold stars and brownie points. BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB New England Patriots — He’s a lock for a score at least once in every Patriots game until Sammy Morris’ or LaMont Jordan’s return. If both continue to sit, “Law Firm” is a decent option in week 10 against Buffalo. After that, his production against the Jets, Dolphins and Steelers will probably trail off until Sammy Morris or LaMont Jordan make him irrelevant. For now, he’s a solid depth option, and he’s got such a cool nickname. Maurice Morris, RB Seattle Seahawks — It’s a split, but I like his half better than Julius Jones’ half. A few good matchups still to come for the Seattle run game, and the passing game doesn’t provide much competition. Ted Ginn Jr., WR Miami Dolphins — He’s still not reliable enough to put all your hopes in after his low-scoring Week 9 performance — that’s why I ignored you last week, Ginn — but don’t take him off your radar just yet. He doesn’t play a solid secondary for the rest of the season, so Chad Pennington might find him again and again and again. You’ll probably have to get him on your roster now to have him when he goes off again, so add him for some depth if you can or if you’re desperately seeking a WR to stay in the hunt. Just try not to start him until he has another good game. Shaun Hill, QB San Francisco 49ers — Hill’s actually my top QB rec this week if you lost one or need a filler for a few more weeks. He’s a Mike Martz quarterback, and he faces the Cardinals, Rams, Cowboys and Bills before playoffs. Only two of those teams rank in the top half of passing defenses, and those same two (Cowboys and Bills) currently have banged up corners. In the fantasy playoffs, Hill faces the Jets, Dolphins and Rams again. He showed good ball control last season in giving just one interception in three games, and with Martz backing him, he could more productive than he was last season. Maybe he can break the 200-yard mark more frequently, which he almost did in the last half of the game in Week 8. Brady Quinn, QB Cleveland Browns — Yeah, so that happened. The Browns are making the switch to Brady. I am sure the Browns female fan base is excited, but frankly, I don’t like Quinn anymore than I like Derek Anderson. In fact, I might like him less. Quinn looked iffy in the preseason, and I couldn’t quite form an opinion on him versus Derek Anderson. He’s not exactly a rookie with almost a full two seasons in the Browns system under his belt, but I expect him to make mistakes, force the ball to Braylon Edwards and maybe even lean on the tight end. Fortunately, the Browns have a pretty good one in Kellen Winslow. Seems like this move is just one of those “okay, fans, we’re trying” efforts, and I don’t like it. Still, if you had Anderson on your roster, Quinn should produce similar numbers after overcoming growing pains in promising games against the Broncos, Bills, Texans and Colts. Tyler Thigpen, QB Kansas City Chiefs — When you’re a young quarterback, you just have to hope you end up landing somewhere with a dependable tight end and a dominant wide receiver to target. Luckily for Thigpen, he’s got that, and it’s done him well the past two weeks. He’s also got a few trick plays up his sleeves and some nice matchups over the next four weeks: Chargers, Saints, Bills and Raiders with fantasy playoffs against Broncos, Chargers and Dolphins. It’s hard to recommend him with any certainty because he’s no lock to put up points, but he hasn’t turned over the ball and has Dwayne Bowe and Tony Gonzalez. I think he’s a sleeper to keep it up through the end of the season, but at least you know that he won’t hurt you too badly if he falls in production. And for some reason, it disgusts me less to recommend young Thigpen than it did to point out Kyle Orton’s success this season. Is it all in the neck beard? Only time will tell. Sage Rosenfels, QB Houston Texans — Matt Schaub was knocked out for a month with a knee injury. Now Texans fans can finally get that Sage they’ve been looking for this season? What? They don’t WANT him to start after he helicoptered his way back in the backup role against the Colts? Rosenfels takes over one of the most potent offenses in fantasy football this weekend, but he also faces the Ravens, Colts, Browns and Jaguars before Schaub returns. That’s not exactly the stretch you want to see for a guy who is known to lead big drives only to end them with a fatal mistake. It’ll be risky picking him up and expecting studs like Andre Johnson to produce for him in tougher games, but at least the Ravens secondary isn’t at full strength for Week 10. Claim him if you have Schaub and don’t want to chance other options, but if you are already a lock for the playoffs, why not take chance on someone like Thigpen to produce for you? (Wow, now I’m cheerleading for the guy. Someone virtual-slap me.) Daunte Culpepper and/or Drew Stanton, QB Detroit Lions — I think the best part of Dan Orlovsky’s current thumb injury is that he had “zero” doubt about playing in Week 10. Maybe Orlovsky’s struggles are due to his misunderstanding of math and percentages? Perhaps he thinks the Lions 0 percent win percentage is a good thing. Regardless, a thumb injury has him out for Week 10 and possibly much longer. We don’t really know how long at this point. Drew Stanton knows the system but doesn’t have the confidence of the coaching staff, which is probably why they signed Daunte Culpepper. But Culpepper, a week into the job and almost a year removed from playing football, will be a shaky start in Week 10 against the Jaguars. Marinelli expected him to pick up the offense quickly but not this quickly. If I had to choose one, I’d take Culpepper for the possible start in Week 10 and the more likely start long-term. Culpepper could develop into a nice No. 2 QB during fantasy playoffs. He plays the Vikings, Colts and Saints, and he has “Megatron” (Calvin Johnson) to throw to each week. Rex Grossman, QB Chicago Bears — See how that happens? All this outpouring of Kyle Orton love coming out before his game against the Lions, and then a fat Lion takes out his ankle. With Orton out for four weeks, Grossman is your starter. He’s a shaky start against the Titans, Packers and resurgent Rams defense with his tendency to throw interceptions, but he’s not a bad desperation play. At least he’ll be able to lean on Matt Forte outside of this week against the Titans. Kevin Boss, TE New York Giants — Two touchdowns in the past two games, and even though he’s a little banged up with a bad ankle, he faces a Philly defense in Week 10 that’s admitted to having a problem covering tight ends. How’s that sound? Dan Carpenter, K Miami Dolphins — He’s not on many radars, but Carpenter has put up 29 fantasy points in the last two weeks with seven field goals made and four extra points in that span. The best fantasy sign is that the Dolphins are lining him up deep. Three of his attempts in Week 9 were more than 40 yards out, but he hasn’t been asked to kick one longer than 50. If he continues to get this many long field goal chances or more extra points once the Dolphins’ offense starts scoring left and right against a bunch of weak fantasy defenses (Seahawks, Raiders, Patriots, Rams, Bills, 49ers, Chiefs), then he could be one of the best kickers to own in the second half. Guys you probably should have already picked up: Visanthe Shiancoe, TE Minnesota Vikings — Three touchdowns in his past four games. Derrick Mason, WR Baltimore Ravens — PPR monster with 130+ and a score in Week 9, but a rough schedule from here. Matt Ryan, QB Atlanta Falcons — Not blasting you out of your seat, but good QB2 production and getting better. Marc Bulger, QB St. Louis Rams — He’s sort of back and has an easier schedule in the second half. Ones to Watch Pierre Thomas and Aaron Stecker, RB New Orleans Saints — We’re getting close to Deuce McAllister’s appeal, so we’ll know soon enough whether he’ll be leaving the Saints’ services. If so, both are likely to produce numbers until the return of Reggie Bush, who might throw things out the window again. Week 11, the Saints have the Chiefs followed by the Packers, and if for some reason Bush isn’t back by Week 14, then the Saints backs have Atlanta, Chicago and Detroit. Playing the Lions in the fantasy championship game? Check and mate. Selvin Young, RB Denver Broncos — If he’s healthy, the starting could be his…or Peyton Hillis’…or it might belong to the guy that guy in a cubicle next to you. Regardless, he has value when healthy, and if someone was silly enough to drop him, he could fight for you in games against the Browns, Falcons, Raiders, Jets, Chiefs and Bills. The playoff section of that run isn’t great, but his return in Week 11 could help you get there. Keep in mind that the Broncos are now a pass-first offense, and pick him up as you see fit. J.J. Arrington, RB Arizona Cardinals — The speedy back has taken the No. 2 spot in the RB depth chart now that Tim Hightower is the starter. Edgerrin James is not likely to get more than handful of carries in any game, and on Sunday, Arrington was involved in 11 plays with 62 rushing yards and 57 receiving yards. As long as he’s being used as the compliment to Hightower, Arrington could post similarly impressive numbers, but he’s boom or bust as a third-down, big-play back. Let’s see what he can do against the 49ers in Week 10 before he goes on a roster. Sidney Rice, WR Minnesota Vikings — The Vikings have been more productive passing the ball, but Rice is just now returning from injury and might not have a chance to make an impact. Even though he caught a TD on Sunday, that was his only catch. Still, if you are preparing for the playoffs, he gets the Lions, Cardinals and Falcons in Weeks 14-16. That’s promising if he gets back in this offense by then. Mark Bradley, WR Kansas City Chiefs — A former QB and emerging star in the Kansas City offense. He’s been a big part of Thigpen’s success and might be worth jumping on now if you can afford to chance it. Bowe and Tony Gonzalez can both pull double coverage at times to leave Bradley open for a play. Byron Leftwich, QB Pittsburgh Steelers — If Roethlisberger misses any time with his bruised AC joint, Leftwich should be a capable filler QB in Week 10 against the Colts. Don’t underestimate the Colts passing defense, but to win, the Steelers might have to put some points on the board. An even better matchup looms large in Week 11 against the Chargers, but I doubt fantasy owners can expect Big Ben to miss that much time. If you just can’t find a QB this week or want to take a chance, keep your eye on the QB situation in Pittsburgh. Joe Flacco, QB Baltimore Ravens — If you need a quarterback, there are plenty of options this week (see above), but Flacco should be one of the best. He has put up a very good two weeks, and he faces the Texans. After Week 10 though, he’s probably not worth a roster spot with an intimidating run against the Giants, Eagles, Bengals, Redskins, Steelers and Cowboys. Yeah, if you don’t need him this week, just keep an eye on him in case miracle juice starts spraying out of his arm after Week 10. Brent Celek, TE Philadelphia Eagles — So he’s more than just a backup…maybe? Celek, much like Billy Miller, now makes an intriguing fill as long as L.J. Smith is hurt. Smith is expected to make his return in Week 10, but he is currently still listed as questionable. If he doesn’t go, Celek could get the start against the Giants, ranked second against the pass, and even if Smith is healthy, we’ll have to see how much the Week 9 franchise record-setting performance helped Celek’s stock with the Philly coaching staff. Consistency is hard to find in the Philly offense, but Celek is worth keeping an eye on if you need depth at the tight end position. Desmond Clark, TE Chicago Bears — Greg Olsen is to Kyle Orton as Desmond Clark is to Rex Grossman. Rexy just likes the big guy better, and word on the street is that the Chicago passing game might move back to using the tight ends more as short-range options. Keep your eye on Clark to see how much he factors in. We know Rex will have to escape quite a bit against the Titans in Week 10 and the Vikings in Week 13 until Kyle Orton comes back under the helm. But even if he finds success with Rex, Clark’s not a playoff depth option when Kyle Orton returns. Derek Fine, TE Buffalo Bills — Fine is one “fine” tight end (Forgive me) if you just look at his 43-yard, one touchdown stat line from Week 9, but the rest of this season, he’s put up blanks. If Buffalo involves him in the offense more frequently than the other TEs now that they are lacking a dependable No. 2 receiving threat, Fine could continue to be “fine.” (Sorry, again — they flow out like candy.) Keep your eye on him in Week 10 against the Patriots. Defenses to watch for the fantasy playoffs: Arizona Cardinals D/ST — STL, MIN, @NE for a defense that has been deadly at home. Cedric Benson, RB Cincinnati Bengals — 100+ yards?!? And a score? The saddest part of Benson’s Week 9 performance was that it was only the third 100+ yard game of his career. THIRD. That’s just crazy. Unfortunately, unless your playoff bound, he probably won’t ever do it again for you. He faces off against the Eagles, Steelers and Ravens after returning from a bye in Week 10. Sad but true. The only good matchups remaining on his plate are the Colts in Week 14 (who just got back Bob Sanders) and the Browns in Week 16 — come on, you playing Benson for your championship game. If you have a Week 17 championship game though, he does face the Chiefs, and that could be a worthy start. Unless you’re going to the playoffs, you can probably safely drop this one-week wonder or wait to see what happens against the Titans. Geesh. Peyton Hillis, RB Denver Broncos — He caught a lot of passes in Week 9 (116 yards and a TD), but it’s hard to see that happening again this season. Then again, I guess I said the same thing after Leonard Weaver had his day for Seattle. Shanahan could use his evil force powers on this one and make Hillis the feature back in Week 10, but I still stand by ignoring him as a waiver wire pickup. If Shanahan makes him worth something, he’s likely to be gone as quickly as he came…I hope. Torain is the guy I would grab from Denver. Koren Robinson, WR Seattle Seahawks — I think that was a miracle play for the Seahawks, and lightning is not likely strike twice in the same spot. That’s a fact. Droppables Rather than make this article cross any further into the 3000+ word realm, I’ll end here, but if you have any questions about who you should drop to get any of these guys, you know what to do! These sudden, mysterious and largely unreported injuries have got to stop. Last week, Carson Palmer was a late scratch. This week, the victim was Matt Schaub, who was hit by a virus the night before the game. I normally set lineups Saturday night and then let them run, but this sudden injury plague makes me want to start checking again five minutes before game time on Sunday…and then at four minutes, two minutes and one minute until kickoff. Thanks to the virus, Matt Schaub turned over the reigns to Sage Rosenfels. He looked like he was the hero of the Texan-kind…until he decided to go airborne. When, as a quarterback (and a big one at that), do you EVER think to go airborne to make a play? It wasn’t even a necessary hurdle attempt. Stay on the ground and slide, Sage. The air will only hurt you. You are NOT Reggie Bush. Rosenfels ended the day with 246 yards and a TD but gave Texans fans two fumbles and an interception in the fourth quarter and more than enough reasons for Texans fans to stop whimpering that they would rather see Sage starting instead of Schaub. The not-so-wise Sage gave the game away in the fourth quarter in the home opener. That doesn’t win you hearts. We saw three more QBs go down in the midst of games this week. Matt Hasselbeck (knee), Trent Edwards (concussion) and Brian Griese (shoulder) all got taken out of Sunday’s games, but they managed better than Damon Huard. Huard owners WISH he had been taken out sooner to make the hurting stop. Daunte Culpepper was a better start than Huard this week. Who thought there would ever be a week where J.P. Losman, Seneca Wallace, Jeff Garcia and Tyler Thigpen would all have to take over an offense? My hand is not raised. Kyle Orton scored more fantasy points than Tony Romo and Jay Cutler this week. In fact, he tied Aaron Rodgers and Big Ben for the best QB performance of the week. I am not saying that again. He was playing Detroit, but do you realize that he’s scored more points than Tony Romo and Jay Cutler over the last three weeks? I think I’m going to be sick. When did the Packers get so easy to run on? Injuries and poor run stopping are making this unit very droppable. Chargers couldn’t handle the single-wing, ‘Wildcat’ formation either. I guess the Dolphins have found something special, and Ronnie Brown is a big part of that. Pennington is like a David Garrard circa last year. He is not going to win your game, but he’s probably good for 12 points from time to time. The Giants looked impressive against Seattle, but they’re also coming off a bye. No, they don’t need Plax to be successful. Domenik Hixon was a sufficient replacement with big play ability. Who took me up on that sleeper pick? My thoughts on Jerheme Urban weren’t nearly as spot on, but Breaston didn’t impress either. In a blowout, Larry Fitzgerald was the man. That Tim Hightower kid is worth putting on a roster. You are almost a lock for six or more points with guys like that — vultures. I think the Arizona defense was angry about getting embarrassed last week, and they took it out on Trent Edwards early. If Edwards is out for any length of time, it shouldn’t take anything away from Lee Evans. We know from Losman’s time under center that he likes to push the long ball to Evans, and he did. Losman may be a little sloppy at times, but there are far worse backup QBs in the NFL (see: Brad Johnson). Washington just keeps shocking the NFC powerhouses. They were supposed to be the bottom of the barrel in the NFC East, not defeat the Cowboys and Eagles in back-to-back games. I don’t see them doing it twice. For once, Santana Moss was shut down by a defense this year, but Portis went off instead. That’ll take the Eagles down a few notches on run defense. The Chiefs are miserable. Larry Johnson’s only going to be successful behind this line when the run defense is terrible. Maybe the ‘Wildcat’ formation should come to K.C.? I don’t think that will help — even though getting the ball out of Thigpen’s hands would be an improvement. Watch out for Jamaal Charles. He might be the next Chris Perry. Oh, and the next Chris Perry might be Cedric Benson. Kerry Collins made the best case to bring back Vince Young Sunday, and then he (sort of) made a case to keep his job there on the final drive against the Ravens. If Collins is going to throw just as many INTs and not play smart football, I don’t see why Vince Young doesn’t jump back in for the Titans. If they wanted to move away from VY as QB, they would have kept Chris Simms on the roster — unless spleens are really that important to functioning as an NFL quarterback. Sitting a healthy Vince Young behind Kerry Collins will NOT improve his passer rating. I’ve seen experiments. Marty Booker and Reggie Wayne are competing in a best hands competition. Next week, they are going to catch a ball with one finger. The “buy low” on Peyton Manning has already passed, but if you can get it, get it. I just have a feeling. Without Griese, the Bucs look like the same boring team that got stomped in the playoffs last year. If the Broncos could stop the run, the score might have been even lower. Oh, and Earnest Graham owners, this RB split looks like a full committee approach, and Dunn got the extra carry (11 of 21 total carries by the Bucs) on Sunday. He also had the better yardage per carry. Be afraid. Dunn is not done! (Had to say it. Under contract. Now, go buy the bumper sticker.) That Matt Prater can really kick, can’t he? The rest of the Broncos kept it relatively quiet so as not to anger the Bucs’ big-pass-hunting defense. The Bengals at Dallas was like a game of failures. I am not even sure if the Cowboys should have won. If not for a right place, right time grab by Crayton, they might not have. Romo will get the passing game together soon. It’s not like he’s having bad days in the meantime, but removing the interceptions and fumbles from his scoring would be nice. By the way, I think it’s safe to say that Miles Austin has passed up Patrick Crayton. The missed TD pass to Austin was very symbolic if you want to think deeply about it. (Don’t hurt yourself; I’ll handle it.) Austin outproduced Crayton in Week 3 and Week 4, and the only pass Crayton caught this week was intended for Austin. That Felix Jones can really run, can’t he? See, Cowboys? See how you use him? Something tells me that Chris Perry loses his job to Cedric Benson in a few weeks. Perry can’t hold onto the ball or get it done when the Bengals passing game is suffering. Benson already looks like a better back, and he’s only been there one week. Well, look at that. The Patriots figured out a way for Cassel to get the ball to Moss during the bye week. I’m going to guess DNA injection from Tom Brady in some dark laboratory while Bill Belichick laughed maniacally and rewound tape. Totally how it went down. I’m still glad I don’t own any Patriot RBs. That’s like trying to guess which clown is going to pop out of the car first. Sammy Morris seems to be the only one with guaranteed touches, but now Faulk looks like he is going to be on the field more often with Matt Cassel. Faulk is the better blocker (see: Tom Brady’s knee). J.T. O’Sullivan is going to get this 49ers passing game together, and when he does, Martz might just make a respectable fantasy quarterback out of him rather than just a matchups starter. I would have appreciated a small note from Isaac Bruce before I started to move him in my fantasy leagues. That goose egg in Week 1 made me believe he was done, and now he has to become the No. 1 in San Fran. I wouldn’t have dropped you if I would have known that, Brucey. Let’s see if Bryant Johnson pushes him for the big plays when he is fully healthy again. I still believe Johnson wants to blow us away and show us he would have been a starter anywhere but Arizona. I have a short list of sleeper picks that haven’t woken up just yet. No. 1 on that list is Mike Walker. He was supposed to be a big target for Garrard this year, but the passing game has stalled because of the offensive line problems. Don’t be distracted by Jerry Porter. Keep your eye on this guy. If you’re in a league with me, EARMUFFS. Hines Ward > Santonio Holmes. Ward is always around to make the smart play. Maybe even Nate Washington > Santonio Holmes, but Washington is still a little fluky. The Vikings deserve to be 1-4, but by winning, they may have saved Childress’s job for a little bit longer. You want to know why you shouldn’t have drafted Adrian Peterson No. 1 overall? Or even No. 2 overall? With a team like the Vikings, even the Saints defense can focus on the run and let Gus Frerotte beat them. It’ll be a lot of feast or famine for A.P. owners this season. Gramatica should be replaced by Friday. I don’t care if he’s injured. He shouldn’t be starting for the Saints right now, and that is the bottom line. Reggie Bush was winning this game. Drew Brees was winning this game. Hell, even Devery Henderson was winning this game. Gramatica lost it. At least the Vikings defense is finally looking like they want it. Rough week for QBs, but many of the dinged up studs will be back under center by Sunday. Fingers crossed, of course. Cheers and beers for anyone who started DeAngelo Williams and Kyle Orton, especially if you had them both. I would hope you won your Week 5 matchup. Just make sure you entertain all offers for DeAngelo now. I’m not the first to propose this name, but if Jonathan Stewart is going to be “The Daily Show,” should we call DeAngelo Williams “The Colbert Report?” Opinions are much appreciated in the comments. I plan to write the official Fantasy Football Nickname Registry once I have collected some feedback. | Mid | [
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