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Max Crook's claim to fame: The infamous Musitron organ. Conceived and developed by Crook himself, Max created this hybrid synthesizer in 1959, two years before having the big hit "Runaway" he co-shared with Del Shannon.
Max developed the Musitron out of a variety of musical instruments and other electronic and electric devices. The initial keyboard is a clavioline, a french organ developed by Constant Martin in 1947. The clavioline is very similar in sound to that of the ondioline, developed by Georges Jenny, also of France. Crook created the Musitron by incorporating the majority of the clavioline, but being an electronics genius, Max was able to further enhance the clavioline by expanding the octave range to infinity (beyond human hearing). He inserted extra resistors, pots, and capacitors. The clavioline also lacked reverb. It was a dry sounding monophonic organ. Crook developed a spring echo reverberation unit custom-built from garden gate springs and other mechanical parts to create an echo chamber which, though crude, produced an amazing and natural echo sound resembing the acoustics of a tile-plated bathroom. As years passed, Crook replaced his garden gate spring echo with a Fisher Spacexpander Reverberation Unit which would become the standard for use in Hammond organs, especially their B-3 units.
Max added many outboard effects to the Musitron. Mechanical vibrato was achieved and an A.D.C. motor driven eccentric cam was included to add a 'vibrating' volume control, most recognized on the Del Shannon "Runaway" B-side, "Jody." This was a forerunner to electronic vibrato circuits which became more common in years to follow.
Max Crook cannibalized tubes and valves from vacuum cleaners and television sets to further his modifications on what would become the Musitron. Max ripped apart a Viking "85" 1959 reel-ro-reel tape recorder that he had possession of in order to establish a tape delay to enhance the Musitron's sound and range. This tape delay was used to expand the echo and sound on Del Shannon's demonstration recording of "Honey Bee" in 1960 and on the Bigtop Records Top 30 hit "So Long Baby" in 1961. The Viking tape recorder was a multi-head unit that Crook was able to modify into a slapback unit, thus creating a working prototype echophonic tape slap repeat unit that preceded the now-commercial Echoplex and DanEcho units. Crook used an accordian amplifier produced by Gibson Corporation to get the warm tube sound he wanted for the Musitron. Further electronic parts were used from stoves to create pitch-bending devices. Crook used other parts from Viking reel-to-reel tape recorders and inserted into the Musitron's keyboard backing to produce saw-toothed sounds, and a very cool "Bumble Bee Hum" which he demonstrated on a 1959 demo recording of "Bumble Boogie." The humming was very hip and was presented to Berry Gordy before Motown became Motown. Gordy passed on the recording but did like Max's organ.
Max has been very secretive about the Musitron for the past four decades. He's more open to tell about his modifications these days, but in the early 60's contests were held across the country to guess what on earth that instrument was that was playing in the middle of "Runaway" and the follow-up hits. Unfortunately, Max was never able to patent the Musitron, namely because the majority of components used for it's construction were already patented products. But Max has been able to retain the secrets of the Musitron for more than four decades now.
Max Crook's sound became so incredibly influential that Joe Meek toyed with a clavioline. The result, Britain's first #1 Pop hit Stateside with "Telstar," recorded by The Tornados. Crook also influenced The Marvelettes. Berry Gordy was all over the Musitron sound. Give a listen sometime to the Marvelettes album "Please Mr. Postman." It is drenched with the Musitron sound. In 1962, a black doo-wop group called The Chaperones used the Musitron saw-toothed sound for the instrumental break in their "Man From The Moon" recording, released on Jubilee Records. Others included Bill Ramal's MGM album "Reel Favorites," a clavioline-laden album of movie themes of the era, circa 1963. Ennio Morricone, famous for his musical scores on the Clint Eastwood spaghetti westerns (including the unforgetable "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly"), used the Musitron sound for his 1967 film "Grand Slam" - a song titled "Ad Ogni Costo," italian for "At Any Cost." He used the organ sound further for the theme in "A Fistful of Dynamite" (aka "Duck You Sucker") which starred James Coburn.
Max's recordings continued to inspire many musicians over the years. As "Maximilian," Crook had two instrumental compositions break the Top 40 in Canada in 1962, "The Twistin' Ghost" and "Greyhound" respectfully received heavy airplay in Toronto on radio CHUM Canada. Max's recording of "The Snake" from 1961 was a hit in Argentina of all places, where it still receives airplay on radio stations to this day! Roy Wood of the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO for short) was very influenced in the 70's by Crook's early pioneering synth work. The Euro band 'Kilopop!' had a Top 5 hit with "Sky Men" in France, a cover of the Geoffrey Goddard composition (Goddard played the clavioline on "Telstar"). Although an ondioline was used by 'Kilopop!' for their recording, the influence is most certainly noticable. Britain's Adam Faith ripped off the Musitron sound too in "Don't You Know It" and other songs. John Barry was totally inspired by Max Crook's work on Del Shannon's hits. Barry used a clavioline on his recordings of "Rocco's Theme," "Spinnerree," "Moody River," "Starfire," Rum-Dee-Dum-Dee-Dah," "Watch Your Step," and "Twist It." The latter two songs featured a great trilling work, which Adam Faith adopted soon thereafter. Some found the over-usage of the clavioline annoying, but many considered the work grand. Max Crook paved the way for many instrumental and vocal artists. He was the leader in the synthesized sound. The "Lost In Space" television show also featured lifts resembling Crook's work. The theme song had obvious rip-offs of the "Runaway" solo. Alex North, who composed the score for the motion picture "Spartacus," introduced America to the ondioline, an instrument similar to the clavioline. Kai Winding made "More" (the Theme to Mondo Caine) a huge instrumental smash with Claus Ogerman on the ondioline, but Crook had secured the'sound' years earlier in "Runaway," "Hats Off To Larry," and so on. Unbelievably, Max Crook also influenced Jean-Jacques Perrey, who became a major composer later on with Moog recordings. Max became one of the first owners of the Moog organ (used for compositions such as "Popcorn" by the group 'Hot Butter').
Max Crook played with some of rocks greatest stars: Del Shannon, Brian Hyland, Liberace, Roy Orbison, Jackie Wilson, Jerry Lee Lewis, etc. He has such diverse recorded compositions, ranging from pop standards a la Lawrence Welk and Henry Mancini songs to rock and roll, R & B, C & W, Christian, Gospel, and more. But Max Crook will always be known for his work in Runaway and for his three legged creature, the Musitron.


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How to Change the Admin Password in Asset Manager
To change the Admin password, perform the following steps:
- Go to the Admin Console.
- Click on the Security tab in the left column and then click on Users.
- In the column to the right of the Security tab, click on the user named, "admin".
- In the "User Information" field, type the new password in the Password and Confirm Password fields. (**Remember the new password!!**)
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What are the challenges for employees with cognitive disabilities?
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Having these challenges leads to stress, anxiety and some times to a mental break-down. There are several ways to facilitate the working environment by work tempo and tasks.
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"Jussi is considered to have perfect technique, however, on almost every phrase, I see him violating one of the basic rules of technique — he's taking a high breath. On every single phrase, his chest and shoulders rise. He doesn't appear to be taking a low breath at all."
Lots of people have shoulder tension, and lots of people don't use much of diaphragm when singing; it does not follow from these that the shoulders should not be uplifted.
Shoulders, chest, and diaphragm should be full expanded for maximum air intake. Analogous to running– max intake when all these are fully intaking air. Shoulders lift, my estimate, is anywhere from 5 to 15% more air.
If the shoulders are uplifted vertically, this is usually suggestive of tension. If shoulders are expanded laterally, and then uplifted, this suggests filling with air, and is correct.
Additionally, I disagree with the view that there's a "correct" shoulder movement or position. Effective singing is usually a sublimated emotion, and a raised shoulder is frequently or usually a part of fear emotion.
So, the natural position for shoulder should be– 1. When possible full expansion 2. As part of the emotion being expressed.


text: β-LEAF assays can be used to determine activity of multiple antibiotics simultaneously. β-LEAF assays were set up with multiple antibiotics (cefazolin, cefoxitin and cefepime) in selected S. aureus isolates. Antibiotic activity was assessed in positive control strain #1, negative control strain #2 and four S. aureus clinical isolates that showed substantial β-lactamase production (#6, #18, #19, #20). The different bacterial strains were incubated with β-LEAF alone and β-LEAF and cefazolin/cefoxitin/cefepime respectively. Fluorescence was monitored over 60 min. The y-axis represents cleavage rate of β-LEAF (measured as fluorescence change rate – milliRFU/min) normalized by bacterial O.D. (optical density) at 600 nm. Results are presented as the average of three independent experiments (each experiment contained samples in triplicates) and error bars represent the standard error.

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Why wait a decade or two for a tree to grow to its full potential when you could just transplant one that would immediately improve your backyard? While many people think that large trees beyond 20 feet in height and a few inches in diameter are impossible to transplant, the truth is that it takes seasoned tree movers to get a job like that done.
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3 tips to transplant a tree the right way
After choosing the ideal location for the tree to be moved to, a decision made based on a few factors such as environmental conditions and soil health, you can follow these guidelines to get the most from your tree transplanting process:
- Assess whether the tree can be transplanted or not: some trees are easier to move than others. Always ensure that the tree you want to transplant can be moved without causing any lethal damage.
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What is Lyngbya and where does it grow?
Lyngbya majuscula is a species of cyanobacteria (= blue-green algae) that naturally occur in Moreton Bay. Commonly found attached to seagrass beds, it grows in fine cotton wool-like strands 10 to 30cm in length.
Causes of Lyngbya blooms
A number of environmental factors lead to rapid growth or blooms of Lyngbya. Increased Lyngbya growth requires water temperatures over 24°C and favourable light conditions.
Lyngbya growth also requires elevated levels of phosphorus, nitrogen, bio-available iron and dissolved organic matter in the water column.
Consequently, Lyngbya blooms only occur during the summer months under optimal growing conditions. The wool-like strands often clump together and rise to the surface forming large floating mats.
Coordinated approach to reduce Lyngbya blooms
Moreton Bay Regional Council is one of several local governments in South East Queensland which, along with State Government agencies, provide funding for research into the ongoing occurrence of Lyngbya and into a better understanding of the effects of landuse on Lyngbya blooms.
This information will assist Council in mitigating the occurrence of Lyngbya blooms through appropriate planning and management practices.
Council's Lyngbya Management Strategy [PDF 310KB] is part of a coordinated approach to improve management and mitigate the occurrence of Lyngbya blooms through a partnership involving Council, the State Government, researchers and local interest and environmental groups.
Actions in the Strategy include:
- Improving land use management practices to reduce the input of materials and substances that may trigger a bloom
- Supporting regional and State-wide scientific research
- Providing information about Lyngbya to residents and visitors
- A contingency plan to respond to Lyngbya material washed up on beaches
Council's response to Lyngbya deposition on beaches
Council's Lyngbya Bloom Response Plan [PDF 1.1MB] provides a framework for effective and efficient responses to Lyngbya blooms.
It assists Council to fulfill its regional and State obligations for mitigating the impacts of Lyngbya blooms.
It outlines the responsibilities and delegates specific actions to particular Council Units in case a Lyngbya bloom affects beaches or other areas under Council's control.
Specific actions include activating and erecting warning signs, clean up procedures and circulation of appropriate media releases.
Avoid contact with Lyngbya
Lyngbya material originating from floating mats sometimes washes up on beaches in large quantities. When people come into direct contact with Lyngbya, either in the water or on land, the toxins present in the cyanobacteria can cause skin or eye irritation.
Therefore it is recommended to avoid all contact with algal material on the beach or in the water where Lyngbya is suspected to be present.
Sightings of Lyngbya material on beaches can be reported to Council, see contact Council.
A detached piece of Lyngbya.
Lyngbya washed up on the beach.
Floating Lyngbya mat.

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Currently, the director of research of the legislative council (director) is required to prepare a fiscal impact statement for every initiative that is submitted to the title board. An abstract of this information is required to be included on a petition section that is circulated for signatures. The act modifies this process by:
- Requiring the director to prepare a fiscal summary that will appear on a petition section instead of an abstract;
- Specifying that the fiscal summary must include a description of the measure's fiscal impact, including a preliminary estimate of any change in state and local government revenues, expenditures, taxes, or fiscal liabilities if implemented;
- Requiring the director to provide the fiscal summary when a measure is submitted to the title board;
- Requiring the director to only prepare the fiscal impact statement, which will not include an abstract, for those initiated measures for which the secretary of state has approved a petition section; and
- Requiring the fiscal impact statement to be finished 14 days after the petition section was approved.
The act allows a proponent or registered elector to challenge a fiscal summary at a rehearing by the title board and the Colorado supreme court in the same manner as abstracts are challenged. The act requires the secretary of state to notify the director that a petition section for an initiative has been approved.
To implement the act, the general fund appropriation made in the annual legislative appropriation act for the 2020-21 state fiscal year to the legislative department for use by legislative council is decreased by $7,865, and the corresponding FTE is decreased by 0.1 FTE.
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Probabilistic Analysis of Random Test Generation Method for Irredundant Combinational Logic Networks
Issue No. 07 - July (1975 vol. 24)
P. Agrawal, Department of Electrical Engineering-Systems, University of Southern California
In this paper the random test generation method for large logic circuits is analyzed. Formulas for the detection probability and the number of random input patterns required to complete the test generation with a high probability are obtained for an irredundant fan-out-free combinational network tree consisting of identical n-input NAND gates. The quantitative estimates for the number of random input patterns required for test generation appear to depend upon the number of levels in the circuit and the fan-ins of the gates. Experimental results for actual computer logic circuits are given and show the validity of the approach.
Combinational networks, detection probability, fault detection, path sensitizing, probabilistic analysis of logic, random test generation.
P. Agrawal and V. Agrawal, "Probabilistic Analysis of Random Test Generation Method for Irredundant Combinational Logic Networks," in IEEE Transactions on Computers, vol. 24, no., pp. 691-695, 1975.


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I guess that I left out a crucial point. Snapping an endpoint of a line
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I'm looking to write a fantasy novel, but I first want to create an intricate world to set it in. So, here is one of the many ConLangs I'm working on. Some of them are, indeed, based on Tolkien's. Personally, though, I feel as though his languages were unsuited for their cultural matches; the Elven languages weren't pretty enough (gutteral, even), and Orcish was just TOO ugly, to the point where it was almost impossible to take seriously. Anyways, I digress, I'm no linguist, and what I've got so far is probably completely wrong. That's why I'd like your input. Corrections, tips, pointers, criticism are all welcome.
Elven and Mannish languages all follow 'Subject-Verb-Object' basic syntax, the same as English.
Child: Lyliwyn
To eat: Is
Apple: Quinil
The child ate the apple.
Lyliwyn isil quinilyn.
Adjectives always follow the noun. Usually, the suffix '-ir' is added to the adjective. In a list of adjectives, the suffix is only added to the last.
Red: Hymir
Juicy: Péthir
Delicious: Danisir
The child ate the red apple.
Lyliwyn isil quinilyn hymir.
The child ate the red, juicy, delicious apple.
Lyliwyn isil quinilyn hym péth danisir.
Adverbs usually precede the verb, unless the verb is not followed by a noun.
Hungrily : Luisthi
The child hungrily ate the apple.
Lyliwyn luisthi isil quinilyn
The child hungrily ate.
Lyliwyn isil ti luisth. (With hunger)
Sample Sentences
Rylithin goes to the market.
Rylithin fuin incyrthil.
Look over there.
Pthual irthil.
There are pretty girls at the festival.
Tewyn hyir lir thi Nemynhyl.
Generally, the prefix 'a-' is used to indicate plurality, and the prefix 'la-' to indicate duality.
Elf – Wyn
Elves – Awyn
Elves (2) – Lawyn
Dog – Kuin
Dogs – Akuin
Dogs (2) – Lakuin
Clothes (article) – Luin
Clothes (plural) – Aluin
Outfit – Laluin
If a word already begins with an 'a', then the prefix becomes 'an-'
Tree – Ath
Trees – Anath
Usually, the suffix '-il' indicates past tense in the verb, while '-yn' is added to the object noun.
The elf goes to the riverbank.
Wyn fuin mirluir.
The elf went to the riverbank.
Wyn fuinil mirluryn
Notice the change in spelling of 'mirluir', which is absent in 'fuinil'. This is due to the pronunciation. When 'i' in a word with 'ui' just before the final consonant is long, the 'i' is removed when '-yn' is added.
Usually, the suffix '-in' indicates future tense. This is only added to the verb.
The elf will go to the riverbank.
Wyn fuinin mirluir.
Third Person
In first and second person, nothing changes, save for the obvious 'I', 'me', 'you', etc. Usually, the suffix '-a' indicated third person, in the present tense. In other tenses, the verb remains unchanged.
I go to the market.
Rya fuin incyrthil.
He goes to the market.
Ci fuina incyrthil.
The suffix '-el' represents ownership.
Arithas' dog.
Kuin Arithasel.
Rylithin's Journey to Cyaduinirth
Dafuin Rylithinel Cyaduinirth.
Verbal Adjective
The suffix '-ri' indicates verbal adjective (equivalent to English '-er'; one who does something.)
He is a hunter.
Ci duéthri.
She is a farmer.
Te demeruilri.
When asking a question, one could:
1) Use a question word
- Who – Til
- What – Tu
- Where – Thil
- How – Tuthil
- Why – Nyr
2) Switch the verb and object noun, hyphenate, put subject noun at the end.
He's going to the market?
Fuina-incyrthil ci?
3) Use intonation.
Other Prefixes and Suffixes
-cyr: To remove, or to lack; 'de-', 'un-', 'ir-'.
Hi-: Able to.
Tha-: Product of, end result of.
Lyranni, as well as Arani, Nürni, and Lori are all written in The Elven script, which has its roots in Old Elvish. Letters are written along the bottom of a horizontal line that spans the length of a word. The first and last letters are always extended vertically to mark the beginning and end of the word.
PS: No, it's not done yet, so don't complain about that. However, pointers on what to change or do next are welcome.
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Date:June 10th, 2013 07:30 am (UTC)
Pretty please, lj cut?
Date:June 10th, 2013 04:31 pm (UTC)
I'm sorry, what? XD
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Date:June 10th, 2013 04:45 pm (UTC)
I don't know how much you will want to hear this, but frankly speaking, I find it a problem that you consider Tolkien's languages 'unsuited for their cultural matches' and that they 'weren't pretty enough'; the fact about the former criticism is that Tolkien very much based his languages on real, actual languages — in the case of Sindarin, Welsh — and if you consider the Celtic influences that the early illustrators drew on for their art and which continued into the films (at least with respect to the Elves), they are very much 'culturally' consistent as far as I'm concerned.
That aside (just my personal gripe, sorry), my bigger issue is the fact that like numerous fantasy writers before, you've chosen to 'improve' on Tolkien's work by coming up with your own Celtic-ish type conlang. That's not an issue by itself, but I would highly suggest that instead of doing just what everyone else in the world of fantasy novelling seems to be doing, you might want to find a real-world language that you do consider beautiful and work from there instead. Honestly, I find it much harder to swallow the slew of Tolkienesque -ion/-wyn/-inn names that cluster the fantasy bookshelves than Tolkien's own work itself.
On that note:
1) Adjectives:
> Is there a purpose to this? Adjectives in real-world languages often don't take on endings unless there is some form of gender/number agreement going on — at least in inflected ones, anyway. Some languages like Korean or Japanese require some form of ending when you use an adjective as a predicate, but that's mainly because adjectives in those two languages are technically speaking a type of verb.
2) Plural:
> Is there a rule for words beginning with other vowels, or do they just combine to become a diphthong?
3) Past:
The elf goes to the riverbank.
Wyn fuin mirluir.
The elf went to the riverbank.
Wyn fuinil mirluryn.
> I find this interesting. Is there a reason why the noun in the direct object suddenly takes on an ending in the past tense? How do you differentiate direct objects in the present, then? Is the word order, as a result of the added suffix, flexible in the past tense (in other words: can you say mirluryn fuinil wyn instead, and mean the same thing)? It's worth noting that natural languages generally follow intuitively sensible patterns (sort of), but I suppose if you want to keep it you'll want to have some sort of explanation for it.
Date:June 10th, 2013 05:02 pm (UTC)
Thanks for the input :p Like I said, go easy, I'm in High School and have little to no knowledge of linguistics
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Date:June 11th, 2013 06:18 am (UTC)
Mario Pei's The Story of Language is a good place to begin.
Date:June 10th, 2013 05:10 pm (UTC)
1) A lot of English Adverbs have suffixes indicating that they're adverbs (-ish/-y/-ly), I decided to use that idea for adjectives, too. That's why I said'most' and not 'all'.
2) I guess that was my mistake, a word beginning with 'e' would also be given the


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Effect of Manure Application Rate and Timing on the Leaching and Runoff Potential of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and their Associated Gene
Food Animal Environmental Systems Research Unit
Project Number: 5040-12630-004-15
Start Date: May 01, 2013
End Date: Sep 01, 2014
1) To determine if swine manure application rate to soil affects the leaching and runoff potential of antibiotic resistant bacteria and genes found in swine lagoon effluent.
2)To determine if manure application timing affects the leaching and runoff potential of antibiotic resistant bacteria and genes found in swine lagoon effluent.
The fate and transport of antibiotic resistant bacteria and genes from land-applied swine manures will be evaluated using laboratory columns to determine leaching potential and runoff boxes to determine runoff potential. Different manure application rates and timing of manure application prior to rainfall events will be assessed. Several soil textures and soil water contents will be evaluated.


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Government Violence in the United States
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This paper discusses the controversial issue of the United States government's long history of inflicting violence on populations in the 20th century. While much of this violence has been considered justified as a means of maintaining law and order among people, this type of control has received mass protest. The paper further discusses how violence erupted during the civil rights movement of the 1960s; violence was imposed to control protest; and violence has been Congressionally approved through the declaration of war, are all primary examples of the government's propensity toward violent acts. The Civil Rights movement of the 1960s was one the America's most violent times in the 20th century. Black Americans had been subjected to centuries of slavery and horrendous treatment because of prejudice.
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Mala Beads: What are they and how they can help you? (Full Guide)
hand bracelet mala
All beads are worry beads—
from the Pope's rosary all the way down to those little wrist malas worn by Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. People of every religious tradition will claim that their beads are for praying—for appealing to a higher power, for collecting the spirit or concentrating mind—and while this is indisputably true, that is not their primary purpose.
Beads are for worry.
The Buddhist mala acknowledges this. It is a way of engaging our worries, a way of combining the universal need for talismanic objects with the kind of repetitive movements that calm the body and mind.
A Buddhist mala typically consists of 108 beads, one for each of the delusions (call them worries) that afflict human life.
 For a Buddhist, delusion is the only legitimate source of worry.
Worrying about money or health is, by comparison, relatively pointless. There will never be enough money in the world (that seems to be the point of money), and our health is guaranteed to fail in the end, no matter what we do.
The wordless message of the Buddhist mala is "Don't worry about things; worry about the fact that you are so worried all the time, and address the root of that."
The mala is a teaching in itself.
The mala's beads that can be made of seeds, sandalwood or rosewood, or gemstones. The 109th stone, or the guru stone, symbolizes gratitude and our connection to the divine.
The number 108 is considered a sacred number in Hinduism, Buddhism and yogic tradition. Malas or Japa beads come in a string of 108 and are used for devotional meditation, mantra and prayer.... This is the guiding bead and marks the beginning and end of the mala/chant/prayer/mantra.
Mala beads can help you with different aspects of meditation, which is linked to a range of health benefits.
Meditation can help reduce stress levels, improve sleep, and lower blood pressure, among other things.
But meditation isn't always easy.
Many people find it hard, especially in the beginning, to keep their mind from wandering off.
That's where mala beads come in.
Mala beads "have the purpose of keeping you focused during meditation."
Here's a simple breathing practice to use mala beads for controlling your breath:
☯ Hold your mala with one hand.
☯ Let it drape across your fingers so you can move it easily. Place two fingers around one of the beads next to the guru bead.
Many people use their thumb and middle finger, as some religious traditions avoid using the index finger.
☯ Complete one full breath (inhale and exhale).
☯ Move your fingers to the next bead, breathing in and out once per bead.
Finish at the guru bead to complete 108 breaths.
☯ If you want to do another round, just move your fingers in the opposite direction until you reach the guru bead again.
Bonus tip: Traditional malas are almost always worn on the right hand, wrapped around the wrist like a bracelet. If you are going to wear Mala beads, there are a few rules you should know about.... The general rule of thumb is that you wear the beads for a period of 40 days so that they can become attuned to your energy.
It's up to you!
Malas can be worn as necklaces, and can also be looped multiple times around your wrist as a bracelet. It's a common belief that when malas are used regularly for mantra meditation, they absorb the vibrations of the practice.
So the more you meditate using a mala, the more energy it absorbs and reflects back onto you.
It takes a lot of strength and stamina to maintain this state of stillness in mind throughout a mala.
Every stage of progress brings it's own lessons learned and benefits received. The mala provides a much-needed anchor in these situations.
It is, after all, called a mediation practice — not meditation perfection.
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As an art form, street art has had a stylistic resurgence during the past decade, but art as the signification of communication over public space is hardly a new idea, especially in Latino communities (Davillla 95). In looking beyond the aesthetic nature of graffiti and public murals, and by looking at its communicative attributes, graffiti and public art space can be analyzed as site-specific literacies that are read and written within the social contexts of the communities that surround them.
Public art has a strong cultural backbone in Latino communities, one that has translated into East Harlem or "El Barrio's" rich history in public murals. These murals offer a platform for public discourse, and of course, one representation of the mural is the memorial mural that was once a common sight in El Barrio. In Martha Cooper's and Joseph Sciorra's book, RIP Memorial Wall Art, they write, "Latino artists play a predominant role in the development of the New York memorial tradition… the strong Latino presence reveals a historic precedent for the memorial tradition. The walls are updated version of roadside crosses" (Cooper and Sciorra 10).
This project is an exploration of the public dialogues that are negotiated by murals in East Harlem, NYC. Data was collected by walking the neighborhood, and by documenting the information as it was laid out for me. By looking at the mural as a mode of negotiated space within the community, and the discrepancies between the dialogues that surround them, one can begin to see the inkling of networks across institutions, places, and personal perceptions and memories that help lay out both the physical landscape of East Harlem, and the perceptions of the community that inhabits it.
Cooper, Martha and Joseph Sciorra. RIP: Memorial Wall Art. New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1992. Print.
Davila, Arlene. "The Marketable Neighborhood: Commercial Latinidad in New York's East Harlem". MediaSpace: place, scale, and culture in a media age. Psychology Press, 2004. Print.


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Daring Bird-Man Soars At 10,000 Ft. On Homemade Wings (May, 1935)
Daring Bird-Man Soars At 10,000 Ft. On Homemade Wings
FOR three years Clem Sohn, parachute jumper of Lansing, Michigan, dreamed of the time when man might go aloft and soar like a bird. Recently his dream became a reality.
Clad with foot-webbing and home-made wings of airplane canvas, he bailed out of a ship at an altitude of 12,000 feet. During the first 2,000 feet of his fall, he kept his wings folded at his side while he tested his leg-webbing. Slowly, he opened his wings to check his descent, and for more than a minute he banked, looped, climbed and zoomed to right and left. At 6,000 feet he pulled the rip cord of his parachute and floated back to earth.
While aviation authorities who witnessed the stunt failed to see any practical value in man's new "conquest of the air," Sohn was already at work designing bigger wings and planning future aerial maneuvers.


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Prune belly syndrome
Prune Belly Syndrome (PBS), also known as Eagle-Barrett syndrome, is a rare congenital disorder characterized by a triad of abnormalities: deficient development of the abdominal muscles, urinary tract malformations, and undescended testicles (cryptorchidism) in males. This condition affects males more frequently than females, with varying degrees of severity.
Understanding the Causes
Genetic Factors
Research suggests that Prune Belly Syndrome may have a genetic component, although the exact genetic basis remains unclear. Mutations in certain genes involved in abdominal muscle development and urinary tract formation may contribute to the condition.
Environmental Factors
In addition to genetic factors, environmental influences during fetal development may play a role in the development of Prune Belly Syndrome. Factors such as maternal smoking, exposure to certain medications or toxins, and maternal infections during pregnancy have been implicated.
Signs and Symptoms
Distended Abdomen
One of the hallmark signs of Prune Belly Syndrome is a markedly distended abdomen, giving the appearance of a "prune-like" belly. This is due to the underdevelopment of abdominal muscles, leading to poor muscle tone and weakness.
Undescended Testicles
Many male infants with Prune Belly Syndrome have undescended testicles, a condition known as cryptorchidism. This occurs when one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum during fetal development.
Urinary Tract Abnormalities
Prune Belly Syndrome is often associated with a variety of urinary tract abnormalities, including hydronephrosis (enlargement of the kidneys), vesicoureteral reflux (backflow of urine from the bladder to the kidneys), and abnormalities of the ureters and bladder.
Diagnosis and Medical Evaluation
Prenatal Ultrasound
Prune Belly Syndrome may be detected during routine prenatal ultrasound screenings, which may reveal abnormalities such as a distended bladder, hydronephrosis, or absent abdominal wall musculature.
Physical Examination
After birth, a thorough physical examination will be conducted to assess for characteristic signs of Prune Belly Syndrome, including the appearance of the abdomen and the presence of undescended testicles.
Imaging Tests
Additional imaging studies, such as ultrasound, MRI, or CT scans, may be performed to further evaluate the extent of urinary tract abnormalities and to guide treatment planning.
Treatment Options
Surgical Interventions
Surgery is often required to address the abdominal wall defects and urinary tract abnormalities associated with Prune Belly Syndrome. Surgical procedures may include abdominal wall reconstruction, orchidopexy (surgical correction of undescended testicles), and urinary tract reconstruction.
Management of Complications
In addition to surgical interventions, management of complications such as urinary tract infections, renal dysfunction, and gastrointestinal issues may be necessary. This may involve medications, dietary modifications, and ongoing monitoring by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
Prognosis and Long-term Outlook
The prognosis for individuals with Prune Belly Syndrome varies depending on the severity of the condition and the presence of associated complications. With appropriate medical care and interventions, many individuals can lead relatively healthy lives, although long-term follow-up is often necessary.
Support and Resources for Families
Families affected by Prune Belly Syndrome may benefit from access to support groups, online forums, and resources provided by organizations such as the Prune Belly Syndrome Network. These resources can offer valuable information, emotional support, and connections with other families facing similar challenges.
Current Research and Advances
Ongoing research into the genetic and environmental factors underlying Prune Belly Syndrome, as well as advances in surgical techniques and medical management, continue to improve our understanding and treatment of this rare condition.
Prevention Strategies
Since the exact cause of Prune Belly Syndrome is not fully understood, prevention strategies are limited. However, avoiding known risk factors such as smoking and exposure to certain medications or toxins during pregnancy may help reduce the risk of congenital anomalies.
Living with Prune Belly Syndrome
Living with Prune Belly Syndrome can present unique challenges, but with appropriate medical care, support, and resources, individuals with the condition can lead fulfilling lives. It is important for individuals with Prune Belly Syndrome and their families to work closely with healthcare providers to manage the condition effectively.
The Emotional Impact
Coping with a diagnosis of Prune Belly Syndrome can be emotionally challenging for families. Feelings of uncertainty, fear, and grief are common, but connecting with others who have shared experiences and accessing support services can help alleviate some of these emotional burdens.
Case Studies and Personal Stories
Sharing personal stories and experiences of individuals living with Prune Belly Syndrome and their families can provide valuable insights and inspiration to others facing similar challenges. These stories highlight the resilience, strength, and courage of individuals affected by this condition.
Expert Insights and Recommendations
Consulting with healthcare professionals who specialize in the management of Prune Belly Syndrome can provide valuable insights and recommendations tailored to the individual needs of patients and their families. Regular follow-up appointments and ongoing communication with healthcare providers are essential for optimal care.
Myths and Misconceptions
There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding Prune Belly Syndrome, including beliefs about its causes, treatment options, and prognosis. It is important to rely on accurate, evidence-based information and to consult with healthcare professionals for guidance and support.
Conclusion
Prune Belly Syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterized by abdominal muscle deficiency, urinary tract malformations, and undescended testicles. While the exact cause of the condition remains unclear, ongoing research and advances in medical care continue to improve outcomes for affected individuals. With comprehensive management and support, individuals with Prune Belly Syndrome can lead fulfilling lives despite the challenges they may face.
FAQs
 1. Is Prune Belly Syndrome hereditary?
 - While there may be a genetic component to Prune Belly Syndrome, the exact inheritance pattern is not well understood.
 2. Can Prune Belly Syndrome be detected before birth?
 - Yes, Prune Belly Syndrome may be detected during routine prenatal ultrasound screenings.
 3. What are the treatment options for Prune Belly Syndrome?
 - Treatment may involve surgical interventions to address abdominal wall defects and urinary tract abnormalities, as well as management of associated complications.
 4. What is the long-term outlook for individuals with Prune Belly Syndrome?
 - The prognosis varies depending on the severity of the condition and the presence of complications, but with appropriate medical care, many individuals can lead relatively healthy lives.
 5. Where can families affected by Prune Belly Syndrome find support?
 - Families can find support through organizations such as the Prune Belly Syndrome Network, which offers resources, information, and connections with other families facing similar challenges.
In Prune Belly Syndrome, the abdomen typically appears markedly distended and wrinkled, resembling the texture of a prune. This distinctive appearance is due to the partial or complete absence of abdominal muscles, leading to laxity and sagging of the abdominal wall. As a result, the abdominal contents may protrude outward, giving the abdomen a visibly enlarged and asymmetrical appearance.
The absence of muscle tone in the abdominal wall can also result in poor abdominal wall function, leading to difficulties with activities such as sitting upright or maintaining posture. Additionally, the abdominal distention may contribute to gastrointestinal symptoms such as constipation and gastroesophageal reflux.
It's important to note that the severity of abdominal abnormalities can vary among individuals with Prune Belly Syndrome, and not all cases will present with the same degree of distention or wrinkling. Furthermore, the appearance of the abdomen may evolve over time, particularly with surgical interventions aimed at addressing abdominal wall deficiencies.
For accurate clinical assessment and diagnosis, individuals suspected of having Prune Belly Syndrome should undergo thorough physical examination by a qualified healthcare professional, often complemented by imaging studies such as ultrasound or MRI to evaluate the abdominal anatomy in detail.

In an X-ray image of a baby with Prune Belly Syndrome, several characteristic findings may be present:
 1. Abdominal Distention: The X-ray may reveal significant abdominal distention, indicating the presence of gas and stool within the intestines. This distention may be more pronounced in the upper abdomen due to the absence or weakness of the abdominal muscles.
 2. Skeletal Abnormalities: Prune Belly Syndrome can be associated with skeletal abnormalities, including abnormalities of the ribs and vertebral column. These abnormalities may be visible on the X-ray as irregularities or anomalies in bone structure.
 3. Genitourinary Abnormalities: X-ray imaging may also provide insights into genitourinary abnormalities commonly associated with Prune Belly Syndrome, such as undescended testes (cryptorchidism) or abnormalities of the urinary tract. These findings may not always be clearly visible on X-ray and may require additional imaging modalities for detailed evaluation.
 4. Soft Tissue Abnormalities: The X-ray may demonstrate abnormalities of soft tissues, including the characteristic lack of muscle tone and weakness of the abdominal wall muscles. This may manifest as a "prune-like" appearance of the abdomen, with a visibly distended and wrinkled appearance.
It's important to note that while X-ray imaging can provide valuable information about the structural abnormalities associated with Prune Belly Syndrome, it may not capture all aspects of the condition. Additional imaging studies, such as ultrasound or MRI, may be necessary to further evaluate specific anatomical features and guide clinical management. Interpretation of X-ray images should be performed by qualified medical professionals familiar with the condition and its diagnostic challenges.
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The IE parole program provides a temporary immigration pathway for foreign entrepreneurs who have founded companies in the United States attracting venture capital or other funding that may benefit the nation by growing and adding jobs to the U.S. economy.
Under the IE program, parole may be granted to up to three entrepreneurs per start-up entity, as well as their spouses and children. Parole authorizes the beneficiary the right to enter and stay in the United States, for a specific period of time granted by DHS. The IE program is not a typical immigration pathway, but it fills a gap for entrepreneurs that more common immigration statuses do not satisfy. Entrepreneurs granted parole are eligible to work only for their start-up business, and their spouses may apply for employment authorization in the United States, though their children are not eligible for such authorization based on this parole.
International Entrepreneur parole program applicants must show that they:
- Possess a substantial ownership interest in a start-up entity created within the past five years in the United States that has substantial potential for rapid growth and job creation.
- Have a central and active role in the start-up entity such that they are well-positioned to substantially assist with the growth and success of the business.
- Will provide a significant public benefit to the United States based on their role as an entrepreneur of the start-up entity by showing that:
- The start-up entity has received a significant investment of capital from certain qualified U.S. investors with established records of successful investments;
- The start-up entity has received significant awards or grants for economic development, research and development, or job creation (or other types of grants or awards typically given to start-up entities) from federal, state, or local government entities that regularly provide such awards or grants to start-up entities; or
- They partially meet either or both of the previous two requirements and provide additional reliable and compelling evidence of the start-up entity's substantial potential for rapid growth and job creation.
- Otherwise merit a favorable exercise of discretion.


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91: Mary Flo Ridley | Let's Talk Birds and Bees
Mary Flo Ridley | Let's Talk Birds and Bees
The Birds & Bees Founder, Mary Flo Ridley, has been passionately sharing this message all over the world for 30 years.
Mary Flo and her husband Dave have been married for 40 years, they have three married children, and eight grandchildren.
After growing up in El Paso, Mary Flo graduated from SMU. When she isn't working on B&B she loves playing with her grandchildren, baking, and traveling!
Mary Flo Ridley joins me to talk about simple, foundational conversations to have with our children, ranging from toddlers to teens, that will shape their sexual health for years to come.
Questions Mary Flo and I Discussed:
- (4:25) Even in 2020, I have conversations with friends who cringe when it comes to having the "birds and bees" talk with their children. We deal with questions like when is it the right time, what should I say, and so on, but Birds and Bees is all about getting rid of this idea that this is a one-time conversation in parenting. What are you hoping to see in exchange?
- (9:12) Let's begin by talking to the parents who have toddlers, what is a conversation pattern they can establish to show their children they are the loving authority on the topic of their bodies?
- (13:36) What are some key conversations and general language parents can practice with their elementary age children?
- (19:11) The average age someone first sees pornography is 11 yo and are as likely to see it accidentally as on purpose. How do you encourage parents to deal with discussing pornography with their children?
- (27:20) For parents of middle and high school age children (or really all young parents), talking about masturbation and puberty feels daunting. How do you encourage parents to address this topic?
- (32:30) Birds & Bees offers a curriculum. What can one expect if they use your curriculum?
- (36:15) Do you have any encouragement for the parent who feels like they are "behind" or have failed to create an open dialogue surrounding sex and our bodies?
- (39:38) Lastly, what are some books and other resources you would recommend to parents on this topic?
Quotes to Remember:
"What is the main thing you want your children to know about sex? If they're growing up in your family? If you could give that answer in one sentence? What would that sentence be?"
"When they [children] leave, what will they take with them that I have taught them on this topic, both in words and deeds?"
"We also have to define what does it mean when we say private? [It] means no one else touches those or asks to see those or, these days, you also have to include, no one takes a picture of those."
"Use your pediatricians voice. Pretend that you're talking to them as their pediatrician. What do you think that would sound like, instead of getting all weirded out?"
"I want parents to realize your child is not going to school with just six year olds, they're going to school with the oldest sibling of any six year old in that room."
"You have to know that if you want to be the one to tell them, with your values, it's going to be so much sooner than you think, You don't think your young child is ready to hear this, but you're leaving them wide open, when you don't say anything, to anything they may hear in the culture."
"I know that some parents will think, oh, that's far too young to explain things to a child, but it's also too young for them to hear it from someone else."
"One suggestion we have for parents is just to own it. Go ahead and say there is a topic I have avoided a little bit, because it's a little uncomfortable, but that's not going to be the case anymore. This topic is the topic of sex."
- Discussion Guide: Birds & Bees Take Flight!
- BOOK: Good Pictures, Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids
- BOOK: Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds
- Don't Mom Alone Podcast: Preparing Now For Future Puberty & Masturbation Questions
- Birds & Bees Video Bundle
- BOOK: God Made All Of Me: A Book To Help Children Protect Their Bodies
- BOOK series: God's Design For Sex
- BOOK: The Care and Keeping Of You: The Body Book For Younger Girls
- BOOK: The Care and Keeping Of You 2: The Body Book For Older Girls
- BOOK: Guy Stuff: The Body Book For Boys
- 71: Krista Boan | Tips For Parents In The Digital Age
- 54: Nick Stumbo | Discovering Freedom From Pornography
- 90: Hillary Morgan Ferrer | Empowering Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies
- 89: Meg Glesener | Casting Vision For Your Family
- 28: Jodie Berndt "Praying The Scriptures For Your Children
- 57: Kristen Hatton | Redemptive Parenting
BIBLE STUDY: Renewed: Finding Hope When You Don't Like Your Story
Renewed: Finding Hope When You Don't Like Your Story, is for the woman who is not just walking through a season of hardship, but who has experienced a story that they did not choose and cannot change. In Renewed, a four-week study of the Book of Ruth, women glean wisdom from Naomi's perspective, a woman who lived a story she didn't choose or like. With insight from her own journey of living with a story that is not easy, Heather teaches women to flourish, even as they live hard stories, by trusting in God and trading their heartache for hope.
237: Sarah Frazer | Believing God is Good When Your Story ShiftsSeptember 25, 2023/
236: Christy Wood | Recovering Your Faith After Life in a CultSeptember 19, 2023/
Karrie Garcia | Is Freedom in Jesus Really Possible?September 12, 2023/
233: Amberly Neese | Untangle Your Faith by Asking QuestionsAugust 28, 2023/


Office Assistant II
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Office Assistant II
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City of Foster City
Estero Municipal Improvement District
Job Specification
Under supervision and following standard procedures, performs clerical duties in any City department. Decreasing supervision and increasing autonomy at the Office Assistant II level.
This may be an either full-time or part-time permanent position that supports the department operations. In conjunction with the City's flexible staffing program, this position will be promoted to Office Assistant II after one year of experience as an Office Assistant I, successful completion of probation, and a passing score on a proficiency test. This position is distinguished from Administrative Secretary in the amount of supervision, autonomy, and specialization of the duties performed, including exposure to more confidential information or reports.
Receives supervision from a designated management or more senior secretarial staff member, depending on the department organization structure. Does not exercise routine supervision over other employees.
Frequency and importance of the following duties are dependent on department assignment and operations, and department-specific duties will be available to incoming candidates during the recruitment process. Office Assistant I and II duties are similar and may overlap. However, increases in experience and training will lead to more complex and responsible assignments, more independent judgement and less supervisory oversight.
Provides telephone coverage, taking messages and directing calls to appropriate staff members; provides public information; prepares correspondence, reports, bills, financial and purchasing documents, lists, schedules, orders, notices, resolutions, statistical data on typewriter or work processor using rough drafts, marginal notes, verbal instruction, or dictaphone equipment; prepares and types acknowledgements and replies on form letters; sorts, files, and copies material into predetermined classifications; maintains index and cross reference files; processes repetitive and routine documents such as plans, specifications, job applications, forms, reports, legal documents and similar materials; checks and review data and documents for accuracy, completeness and conformance to established standards; performs arithmetical calculations; receives, distributes and mails correspondence; maintains mailing lists; operates copier and calculating equipment; keeps records and reference materials updated and accurate; interprets departmental procedures for employees and the public; issues documents in accordance with legal and procedural requirements; independently maintains financial, personnel and operational records; identifies sources of information, compiles data and repetitive financial, statistical and operational reports; utilizes department or city-wide software applications to maintain records or perform various duties; attends meetings and takes or transcribes minutes.
Schedules meetings and appointments; makes travel arrangements; maintains department timesheets and leave records; takes summary or verbatim notes; prepares and distributes meeting minutes; orders, maintains department supplies, may occasionally drive vehicle to run errands for department.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of: Office terminology, practices, and procedures including filing systems, receptionist and telephone techniques; business letter and report writing format, correct English grammar, spelling and punctuation; arithmetic; common office machines and equipment.
Skill in: Efficiently operate typewriter, computer keyboard, and telephone equipment to perform the essential duties of the position. Typing speed of 50-55 words per minute from a clear copy.
Ability to: Perform clerical work of average difficulty including compilation of data and arithmetical calculations for reports; use modern office equipment, including typewriter, computer, calculator, telephones, copiers, and office productivity software applications; effectively use alphabetical and numerical filing systems; understand and carry out oral and written directions, effectively communicate verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationship with others; provide courteous and efficient service to the public; ability to respond calmly and effectively to changing priorities.
Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent; with coursework in modern office procedures, typing English, and arithmetic.
Experience: One year of full time, paid office experience. Graduation from an accredited community college with a business major, or completion of a business college curriculum equivalent to community college may be substituted for the required experience. One year of Office Assistant I experience required for the Office II position.
Ability to move boxes and light equipment; ability to learn, retain and use technical terminology, equipment, and computer applications. Mental alertness and comprehension for the abilities listed above.
Licenses: Possess valid California Drivers license.
SALARY: $4,300 - $5,227 per month
City Hall - 610 Foster City Blvd.
Foster City, CA 94404
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Learning goals for this aptitude
– Understand why diagnosis is important to talent optimization.
– Be able to list and describe the three actions associated with the diagnose aptitude.
– Use the associated maturity model to identify an organization's level of maturity for the diagnose aptitude.
Diagnose is part one of the four-part talent optimization framework. This is where you'll measure critical people data, analyze that data in the context of your business, and prescribe remedies as needed.
Why diagnosis is important to talent optimization
Consider how a medical doctor uses reliable lab results to measure a person's overall health, evaluates the data in the context of any problems, and acts to correct any issues. A talent optimizer employs a similar methodology. Best practice for a business is to identify potential problems proactively by diagnosing preventatively; this is what smart organizations do. But there will always be gaps between what you think will happen and what actually happens. This is why companies often diagnose in response to problems (e.g., "not meeting sales goals" or "high turnover.")
Diagnose is a method for pinpointing the root cause of gaps—your underlying people problems—and making strategic changes or changes to day-to-day execution. The insights you uncover in diagnose typically point back to the other three aptitudes of talent optimization: design, hire, and inspire. Businesses that collect and analyze their people data and then make necessary adjustments proactively will enjoy a more productive and engaged workforce; instead of letting problems build up and fester, addressing them quickly shows employees they care.


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From: joseph macdonald <>
Subject: [NS-CB-L] CENTREVILLE SOLDIER'S MEDAL COMES HOME 80 YEARS LATER
Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2002 16:25:19 -0400
This article was in the Inverness Oran on Feb. 2nd, 2000.
CENTREVILLE SOLDIER'S MEDAL COME HOME 80 YEARS LATER
by Frank MacDonald
The United States government has delivered a Victory Medal to a
Centreville soldier's family 80 years after his death.
JIM MACLELLAN, who was working in the United States when the Americans
entered World War I, enlisted and was sent overseas with the 108th Motor
Cycle Corps. MacLellan, a brother to LAUCHIE MACLELLAN who lives in the
family home, served in France until the end of the war, and was
officially discharged on November 06, 1919. In early January, along with
other veterans, JIM MACLELLAN boarded a ship for the United States.
On its way across the Atlantic, the ship ran into a severe storm and not
being heard from for a matter of weeks, was considered lost.
"They thought it sank," Lauchie MacLellan said, "and the people aboard
only had light clothes on. There was no communications like there is
In February the ship made its way into New York Harbour. Several of the
men aboard were sick, including MacLellan. He was sent to a sanatorium
in Florida, and later shipped to a hospital in North Carolina.
Although the Spanish flu had raged through 1919 and 1920, Lauchie
believes that Jim's trouble was with his lungs, possibly tuberculosis.
Shortly after arriving in North Carolina, Jim MacLellan died. He was 31
The U.S. soldier's remains were sent home, accompanied by a SGT. HURLEY.
The family met the train at the Glendyer station, and burial was to take
place following a funeral Mass in St. John's church, Brook Village.
Lauchie MacLellan was a boy of twelve when his brother's remains came
home, but he remembers that a controversy arose around the flag draped
The parish priest at the time, Fr. MacKay, had been one of many
Canadians who had been opposed to Conscription when it was introduced by
the federal government during the war. When Sgt. Jim MacLellan's coffin
was taken to the church, Sgt. Hurley had draped it with a huge American
flag. The priest refused to admit the coffin into the church with the
flag covering it, and Sgt. Hurley refused to allow the flag to be
removed. The stalemate was referred to the Bishop who advised Fr. MacKay
not to tackle the American government and army over the issue. The flag
remained on the coffin during the funeral Mass.
At the graveyard, Jim MacLellan's father, JIM 'PEGGY' was told by Sgt.
Hurley that he could either have the flag folded and presented to him,
or have his son buried with it. Jim 'Peggy' opted to leave the flag on
Following his graduation from the Margaree Forks high school more than a
decade ago, GARY MACLELLAN of Belle Côte, a grandnephew of JIM MACLELLAN
went to the United States and joined the military. On one trip back
home, he visited his grandfather, Lauchie, and was given Jim MacLellan's
uniform which had accompanied him home. It was in exceptional condition
and Gary had it cleaned up and discovered that it fit him perfectly. On
his return to duty, he took the opportunity to wear the First World War
Gary also became serious about his granduncle's service during W.W.I,
and began doing some research. He discovered that his granduncle's
Victory Medal had never been awarded to him or sent following his death,
home to his father. he began trying to correct this oversight, but ran
into numerous impediments.
Finally Gary MacLellan, currently studying criminology at the University
of Arizona, contacted a Canadian organization for the Merchant Marines
and told them about the difficulty he was having setting Sgt.
MacLellan's medal sent home. In a short time the medal was released and
forwarded to RICHARD G. ROSENMAN, Consulate General of the United States
in Halifax, his brother's Victory Medal was dropped in the mail. It
arrived in Centreville last week.
While Lauchie is glad to have the medal, he is disappointed with the
"How proud my father would have been to get that medal," he says
recalling that the army did send Jim 'Peggy' MacLellan $5000
compensation for the loss of his son.
Sgt. Jim MacLellan's medal may have lain forgotten for 80 years in the
archives of the U.S. Army, but his memory remains in evidence on the
walls of the family home. The picture of a young man in an American army
uniform hangs there, as does a framed copy of his discharge papers
beside a scroll of appreciation from the Government of France, and a
photograph of a war memorial from St. Bernard's Parish in West newton,
Mass., with the name of five members of the parish who died as a result
of the war. Sgt. Jim MacLellan's name is among them.
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WCO BACUDA experts develop and share a neural network model to assist Customs to detect potential fraudulent transactions
19 May 2020
As part of the WCO BACUDA (Band of Customs Data Analysts) project with the Institute of Basic Science (IBS) and the National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), WCO has developed a Dual-Attentive-Tree-aware-Embedded (DATE) neural network model to assist Customs administration to better detect transactions presenting risks of fraud. The DATE model has been accepted by KDD2020[1] Conference (Applied Data Science Track) and will be published in the KDD2020 proceedings as a full paper[2].
The WCO BACUDA project was launched in September 2019 as a collaborative research platform focused on data analytics. With the participation of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), BACUDA experts successfully developed the DATE model, and have been implementing a pilot test to verify its performance with real-time import data of the two Nigerian ports in Tin Can (in Lagos) and Onne (in Port-Harcourt) since March 2020.
The model employed a cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) mechanism called "ATTENTION" that is used as a language translation tool and for self-driving cars. Thanks to this innovative technology, the model has outperformed other traditional machine learning models (such as XGBoost) in detecting potential fraudulent transactions. The model noticeably outperforms even with relatively small-sized training data (from countries with low trade volumes) and low inspection rates (from countries with huge trade volumes).
How does the DATE model works?
 - Imagine that you are the head of a Customs Targeting Centre (neural network) composed of 100 risk analysts (decision trees). You want the analysts to report the probability of undervaluation and estimate the additional revenue from the inspection (dual-task).
 - Analyzing 100 different reports in order to make a final decision is a tedious task. Averaging the different predictions will lead to a loss of valuable information that may be hidden in any of the 100 reports. That is where the DATE model becomes handy as it keeps all the information while focusing on more important data. Some of the advantages of the model are:
 - If there are a majority group of reports significantly similar to each other, it allows you to pay more attention to those reports;
 - If you have analysts specialized in specific HS codes and importers of your target (i.e., the given import), you may pay more attention to their reports; and
 - Your final decision will reflect the reports that attract higher attention.
Interested in using the DATE model?
The DATE model is open-source and you can download it from: _URL_
You may extract transaction-level import data from your Customs clearance system and input them into the DATE model. It will provide you, for a given import, the risk of undervaluation and an estimate of additional revenue if inspected.
Technical support
WCO BACUDA experts are developing a user guide/manual of the DATE model, available soon from the WCO webpage. For further customized support, WCO invites Members to contact WCO research unit (_EMAIL_) to organize a joint test of the DATE model with BACUDA experts.
[2] *Sundong Kim, *Yu-Che Tsai, Karandeep Singh, Yeonsoo Choi, Etim Ibok, Cheng-Te Li, and Meeyoung Cha. DATE: Dual Attentive Tree-aware Embedding for Customs Fraud Detection. To appear in Proceedings of ACM SIGKDD International Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining (KDD). San Diego, CA, USA, August 23-27, 2020. (*: equally-contributed first authors)


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|Britain's "next generation" fighter|
Jakarta (IndonesiaMandiri) - Sweden will be the first international partner for the UK to join the "Tempest" 6th generation aircraft development program. This collaboration involves both the government and industry, where the program had already been started by the British by utilizing the technological capabilities of its aerospace industry.
To support the program, the British conservative government has allocated a budget of 2 billion Pounds Sterling or the equivalent of two and a half billion United States Dollars to finance the initial phase of the program. The program will involve key industry parties such as BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, MBDA missile maker and British Armed Forces industry Leonardo.
The British government opens opportunities for cooperation with foreign countries on condition that they also bring capital, technology and market potential. According to military analysis, countries that have a new generation of advanced fighter aircraft development programs include, Japan, Italy, Turkey, and Sweden as well as the United Kingdom themselves, with the hope that they can be operated in 2035.
This Swedish and British collaboration is not the first time in a fighter plane. BAE which was once named British Aerospace once helped SAAB Sweden in marketing the Gripen fighter aircraft. SAAB has now sold the latest version of Gripen E to Brazil. According to one source, Brazil ordered 108 units of Gripen fighter aircraft. While BAE, along with its partners Airbus and Leonardo who produce Eurofighter warplanes, continue to make the latest version of Typhoon aircraft for both the domestic and export markets. Britain itself is scheduled to replace Typhoon with a new fighter in 2040 (mah / ab).
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Investigating the effect of changes in Signals, Noise and Agent Types in Cascade Models
AbstractSmith and SÃ¸renson (2002) depart from Bikhchandani, Hirshleifer and Welshâ€™s (1999) herding framework in three ways; non-discrete signals, noise and multiple rational agent types. They refer to the standard model of a single type with no noise as a â€œherdingâ€ model, and differentiate themselves by referring to the more general model as a â€œcascade.â€ They find that differing preferences lead to â€œconfounded learningâ€ whereby an incorrect equilibrium can arise regardless of the accuracy of the signal space, due to alternate actions taken due to preferences. In this paper we break down the three alterations from the BHW (1999) model, and analyze through agent based techniques the effect that each one has on the outcome, in an effort to determine which of the three different specifications has the greatest impact on herding and learning in the cascade model.
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The diagram below shows the path of the Sun across the sky in Melbourne for four important dates:
The outer circle on the diagram represents the horizon and the inner circles are lines of constant elevation, drawn at 15° intervals. The radial lines are lines of constant azimuth drawn at 15° intervals also.
The position of the Sun at each hour of the day is marked and the time indicated. All times are Australian Eastern Standard Time. Add one hour for daylight savings.
Hi, Fernando. The "Time and Date" website gives information about the length of days for several locations in regional Victoria, including Ballarat. Hope this helps!
Hi there John. As in the Northern Hemisphere the Sun rises in the East and sets in West (due to Earth's rotation from west to east), but its path as seen from the Southern Hemisphere is across the northern sky. You might find this link and this one useful.
Hi Steve - The Sun is at the centre of our Solar System, and all planets revolve about the Sun. The Sun at the centre of our Solar System, is in our galaxy called the Milky Way Galaxy amongst about 400 billion other stars. All the stars that can be seen with the naked eye are in our galaxy. It's important to remember at this point that our sun is not at the centre of the galaxy.
Because we revolve about the Sun, which is very close to us, all the other stars which are much further away, do not appear to move as we move around the Sun. So the constellations, such as The Southern Cross, look the same wherever we are. As the axis of the Earth is tilted, the south pole axis points towards the Southern Cross, so that constellation is always visible in the lower latitudes such as Victoria.
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Hi there Suradi - thanks for your question. According to the Museum's Planetarium Presenters, these days a Sun Path can be got using any good astronomy program or planetarium software such as Starry Night or Stellarium. Please note, if you would like to use our diagram for anything other than private use then MV copyright acknowledgement would be expected.
The link to this section of the NASA website gives a brief insight to the history of the evolution of the theory of the planets movement around the sun.
Hi Casper, the Sun's path is at its lowest in the sky on the Winter Solstice – 21st June, see here for more information.
Hi John,There are two websites that may help you determine the angle of the sun at your house on a particular date. The Rise and Set Times on the Planetarium website provides a calendar for the visibility of the sun in Melbourne. There is also an online resource about how to make your own Sun Angle Calculator.
Hi Jim, if you were at one of the poles during a summer equinox the Sun continues to make a circle in the sky, but now it would dip below the horizon for a while. It may appear to be an ellipse, but in actual fact it is still a circle. This YouTube clip, _URL_ shows what it would look like a little further away from the pole. This web link may also be helpful.
Try to think of it this way - If you were "on" the Southern Cross and looked towards Earth with a theoretical, highly powerful telescope, then Melbourne would always be visible, because the bottom of the Earth is pointing towards the Southern Cross. As the Earth spins on its axis, Melbourne would appear to rotate around the globe. As go further north from Melbourne, say to Sydney, then as the Earth spins, an observer on the Southern Cross would see Sydney disappear briefly on each rotation. The further you travel north the less time you will be able to see the Southern Cross, until you can never see the Southern Cross.
It is like that the Sun is at the centre of a globe of stars, and the Earth always points to one spot in the sky which is close to the Southern Cross. In reality this is not so, but the concept is true.
I hope this may clarify it a bit more for you.
Hi Mel, the Tropic of Capricorn is technically an infinitesimally thin line, although the uncertainty in the measurement of the Earth's obliquity corresponds to an error in positioning of the Tropic of about 3cm. We can't locate the Tropic any better than this, so this is a kind of width. At the moment the Tropic is at 23°26'16.7" S. But the obliquity of the Earth varies and is decreasing around a half a second of arc per year, so the Tropic is moving slowly northwards at the same rate. This corresponds to something like 13m per year. So depending on what kind a timeframe you want to look at this also puts limits on how precisely you can locate the tropic. Within a decade, for example, we can't locate the Tropic more precisely than a 133m band.
Hi Georgina - Several factors effect sunrise and set times, such as surrounding buildings or mountains, elevation above sea level, etc; however the main reason in this case is because Sydney is much further east than Melbourne, by approximately 700 km.
For advice about seating, you would probably be best to check with MCG staff directly - MCG contact details can be found here.
The only time that the Sun rises due east and sets due west is at the Spring and Autumn Equinoxes, 21st March and 21st September. After the Spring equinox the Sun gradually rises and sets further south until the solstice on 21st December, then starts moving northwards. So for your house to have the Sun shining on the south facing side, it needs to be between these two equinoxes. After the Autumn equinox the Sun rises and sets northwards of east and west, so no Sun on your south wall.
For more information, please see the following link: _URL_
Hi again Steve - The sun is not at any point directly 'between' earth and the Southern Cross. An important point to consider here is that unlike Earth, the Sothern Cross does not revolve around our Sun.
If you look at the diagram at the top of this page, you can see the path of the sun as it appears to us here in Melbourne throughout the year. If we were to factor into this diagram the relatively static position of the Southern Cross, it would be close to the southern horizon. Notice that the southern most path of the sun (in the Summer Solstice) does not intersect with the position of the Southern Cross.
This means the Sun does not obstruct our view of the Southern Cross - so, we are never on 'the other side of the sun' to the Southern Cross. As we've explained previously, the Sothern Cross may not be visible during the day due to brightness of the Sun, but it is still there.
Hello Cool - we ran this past our experts in the Planetarium, and their response is as follows:
In Australia, seasons begin on the first day of a particular calendar month – March for autumn, June for winter, September for spring and December for summer. This is also the convention followed internationally by meteorologists. One idea for Australia following this rule, is that during the early years of Australia's white settlement soldiers would change from their summer to winter uniforms on the first of the month.
Indigenous Australians have a more tactile view of the seasons. They link the seasons to the local conditions and environment, and also to the activities of the birds, plants and animals around them. With such a diverse climate across Australia, it's no surprise that the seasons vary greatly across Indigenous groups. Some regions have five seasons and others only three as the Bureau of Meteorology explains.
In other countries, such as Britain and the USA, the seasons are said to begin on the equinoxes and solstices – Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumn Equinox and Winter Solstice. These are the times when Earth reaches a particular point along its orbit around the Sun.
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Unemployment benefits in Austria
Austria provides a comprehensive system of social security and welfare schemes. Unemployment insurance is managed by the public employment service (AMS), which is also responsible for measures of active labor market policy. In this article, you will learn when you have a right to receive unemployment benefits, how much you are receiving and how long as well as some other details about unemployment benefits in Austria.
When I can get unemployment benefits in Austria and what are the requirements?
In the event of losing a job or becoming jobless, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits (Arbeitslosengeld). The main requirement is that you have completed a minimum period of insurance which means that you were employed in Austria for at least 52 weeks during the last 24 months, or 26 weeks within the last 12 months if you are below the age of 25 years. If you are entitled to unemployment benefits, you must be unemployed, able and willing to work (to accept suitable employment), be at the disposal of the public employment service (AMS), and not have exhausted your entitlement.
The purpose of unemployment benefits is to secure your livelihood while you are seeking employment. After you exhaust your entitlement to unemployment benefits, you may be eligible for unemployment assistance if your disposable family income is not sufficient to meet your essential needs.
How much is the unemployment benefit in Austria, how can I get it and what is the duration?
Unemployment benefit in Austria equals 55% of your daily net income (it could theoretically go up to 80% in case of your entitlement to family allowances). Daily net income is calculated based on your average past earnings.
The duration of getting unemployment benefits in Austria is at least 20 weeks. The exact duration depends on the period of your previous employment (paid unemployment insurance) and your age. The duration of unemployment benefit increases to longer than 20 weeks according to the following rules:
Unemployment benefit durationThe period of being previously insured (employed) and person's age
30 weeks3 years within the last 5 years
39 weeks6 years within the last 10 years and has reached the age of 40
52 weeks9 years within the last 15 years and had reached the age of 50
Once you become unemployed, you have to register with the Labour Market Service (AMS) and claim unemployment benefits. While you are receiving the benefit, you are required to report to the Labour Market Service (AMS) at the agreed times to discuss your search for employment with your personal officer.
You must also immediately inform the Labour Market Service, without being asked, of any changes in your personal circumstances or those of your family members which may affect your entitlement to a benefit. These include taking up employment or other changes in your income situation.
Unemployment benefit is paid from the date of application. However, if you have resigned from your job without good reason, benefit is suspended for four weeks.
While you are unemployed, the Labour Market Service pays sickness and pension insurance contributions on your behalf. In addition, you are insured against certain accidents.
Unemployment assistance amounts to 92% of your most recent unemployment benefit payment. If the unemployment benefit (without family supplements) is below the compensatory supplement reference level for single persons, unemployment allowance amounts to 95% of unemployment benefit. Moreover, the age and family situation of the unemployed person as well as their financial circumstances (their income or that of the spouse, cohabiting or registered partner living in their household) are taken into account when calculating the amount of unemployment assistance. Under certain conditions, various expenses (e.g. those incurred through an illness, purchase of property etc.) will also be taken into account.
In case of short-term entitlement to unemployment benefit, there might be a certain reduction after six months. Unemployment assistance is granted for an unlimited period of time, but only for one year at a time.
You must claim unemployment assistance in person from the competent Labour Market Service (AMS). It is recommended that you apply before your entitlement to unemployment benefit expires. If you have an eAMS account, you can also submit your application online.
Whenever you have to fulfil certain conditions before being able to claim an Austrian social security benefit, the authorities will also take into account any insurance periods you have completed in other countries. This applies to EU Member States and to Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland. No insurance period you have completed in Austria will be affected if you work or are insured in one of these countries.
Can I earn something in addition to the employment benefit?
It is possible to earn unemployment benefits in addition to this. The additional earnings limit is the insignificance limit of 405.98 euros (as of 2015).
All employment must be reported to the AMS. If you are found doing an unregistered job, it is assumed that your earnings are above the marginal earnings threshold and you lose your unemployment benefit for the duration of this unreported employment and you must expect a refund of the unemployment benefit of at least 4 weeks.
For third country nationals
There are only five countries where bilateral agreements on social security include unemployment benefits: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Israel, Republic of Macedonia, North Montenegro and Serbia. Please note that in most cases the agreement only settles addition of insurance periods to determine the qualifying periods. Details at the Main Association of Social Security Institutions (Hauptverband der österreichischen Sozialversicherungsträger): _URL_ (in German).
Guaranteed Minimum Resources
Guaranteed minimum benefits (Mindestsicherung) are provided for persons who have no reasonable funds to pay for their living costs or those of their family members. Guaranteed minimum benefits are intended to support individuals who can no longer pay for their living costs on their own. An amount stipulated every year corresponds to costs for covering the required costs of food, clothing, body care, heating and electricity, furnishings and other personal needs such as appropriate social and cultural involvement as well as housing needs. Guaranteed minimum resources benefits are only available when no other sufficient financial means (such as income, social security benefits, etc.) or assets are available.
EU and EEA (European Economic Area) nationals, respectively, are only unrestrictedly entitled to guaranteed minimum resources if they are in Austria as employees or have lived here for more than five years. Nationals of third countries are only eligible to receive guaranteed minimum resources if they have been legally residing in Austria for more than five years. The amount of the guaranteed minimum resources will be determined individually by each federal province.
Important terms and explanations:
You are willing to work if you are prepared to take up suitable employment.
Work foundation is a special employment training scheme, organised together with one or more companies concerned, which provides skills training at an early stage of unemployment or in situations where a large group of people are likely to become unemployed because of staff reductions.
Your eAMS account is your personal access point to the Austrian Labour Market Service (AMS). An eAMS account allows you to access your personal AMS data and to use AMS's online services.
Maximum assessment base is a calculated maximum value which can be used as the basis for calculation of unemployment benefit.
Habitual residence – The term 'habitual residence' is defined under EU law (please see the EU Regulation on the coordination of social security systems). In practice, it means the place where you have your centre of interests.
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The outer Solar System object (486958) Arrokoth (provisional designation 2014 MU69) has been largely undisturbed since its formation. We studied its surface composition using data collected by the New Horizons spacecraft. Methanol ice is present along with organic material, which may have formed through irradiation of simple molecules. Water ice was not detected. This composition indicates hydrogenation of carbon monoxide-rich ice and/or energetic processing of methane condensed on water ice grains in the cold, outer edge of the early Solar System. There are only small regional variations in color and spectra across the surface, which suggests that Arrokoth formed from a homogeneous or well-mixed reservoir of solids. Microwave thermal emission from the winter night side is consistent with a mean brightness temperature of 29 ± 5 kelvin.
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is_valid(timestamp, msgtype):
warnings.append((timestamp, msg.strip()))
# stop listening to loggers that are closed
self.warning_loggers -= closed_loggers
# stop if none of the loggers have any output left
if not loggers:
break
# sort into timestamp order
warnings.sort()
return warnings
def _unique_subdirectory(self, base_subdirectory_name):
"""Compute a unique results subdirectory based on the given name.
Appends base_subdirectory_name with a number as necessary to find a
directory name that doesn't already exist.
"""
subdirectory = base_subdirectory_name
counter = 1
while os.path.exists(os.path.join(self.resultdir, subdirectory)):
subdirectory = base_subdirectory_name + '.' + str(counter)
counter += 1
return subdirectory
def get_record_context(self):
"""Returns an object representing the current job.record context.
The object returned is an opaque object with a 0-arg restore method
which can be called to restore the job.record context (i.e. indentation)
to the current level. The intention is that it should be used when
something external which generate job.record calls (e.g. an autotest
client) can fail catastrophically and the server job record state
needs to be reset to its original "known good" state.
@return: A context object with a 0-arg restore() method."""
return self._indenter.get_context()
def record_summary(self, status_code, test_name, reason='', attributes=None,
distinguishing_attributes=(), child_test_ids=None):
"""Record a summary test result.
@param status_code: status code string, see
common_lib.log.is_valid_status()
@param test_name: name of the test
@param reason: (optional) string providing detailed reason for test
outcome
@param attributes: (optional) dict of string keyvals to associate with
this result
@param distinguishing_attributes: (optional) list of attribute names
that should be used to distinguish identically-named test
results. These attributes should be present in the attributes
parameter. This is used to generate user-friendly subdirectory
names.
@param child_test_ids: (optional) list of test indices for test results
used in generating this result.
"""
subdirectory_name_parts = [test_name]
for attribute in distinguishing_attributes:
assert attributes
assert attribute in attributes, '%s not in %s' % (attribute,
attributes)
subdirectory_name_parts.append(attributes[attribute])
base_subdirectory_name = '.'.join(subdirectory_name_parts)
subdirectory = self._unique_subdirectory(base_subdirectory_name)
subdirectory_path = os.path.join(self.resultdir, subdirectory)
os.mkdir(subdirectory_path)
self.record(status_code, subdirectory, test_name,
status=reason, optional_fields={'is_summary': True})
if attributes:
utils.write_keyval(subdirectory_path, attributes)
if child_test_ids:
ids_string = ','.join(str(test_id) for test_id in child_test_ids)
summary_data = {'child_test_ids': ids_string}
utils.write_keyval(os.path.join(subdirectory_path, 'summary_data'),
summary_data)
def disable_warnings(self, warning_type):
self.warning_manager.disable_warnings(warning_type)
self.record("INFO", None, None,
"disabling %s warnings" % warning_type,
{"warnings.disable": warning_type})
def enable_warnings(self, warning_type):
self.warning_manager.enable_warnings(warning_type)
self.record("INFO", None, None,
"enabling %s warnings" % warning_type,
{"warnings.enable": warning_type})
def get_status_log_path(self, subdir=None):
"""Return the path to the job status log.
@param subdir - Optional paramter indicating that you want the path
to a subdirectory status log.
@returns The path where the status log should be.
"""
if self.resultdir:
if subdir:
return os.path.join(self.resultdir, subdir, "status.log")
else:
return os.path.join(self.resultdir, "status.log")
else:
return None
def _update_uncollected_logs_list(self, update_func):
"""Updates the uncollected logs list in a multi-process safe manner.
@param update_func - a function that updates the list of uncollected
logs. Should take one parameter, the list to be updated.
"""
# Skip log collection if file _uncollected_log_file does not exist.
if not (self._uncollected_log_file and
os.path.exists(self._uncollected_log_file)):
return
if self._uncollected_log_file:
log_file = open(self._uncollected_log_file, "r+")
fcntl.flock(log_file, fcntl.LOCK_EX)
try:
uncollected_logs = pickle.load(log_file)
update_func(uncollected_logs)
log_file.seek(0)
log_file.truncate()
pickle.dump(uncollected_logs, log_file)
log_file.flush()
finally:
fcntl.flock(log_file, fcntl.LOCK_UN)
log_file.close()
def add_client_log(self, hostname, remote_path, local_path):
"""Adds a new set of client logs to the list of uncollected logs,
to allow for future log recovery.
@param host - the hostname of the machine holding the logs
@param remote_path - the directory on the remote machine holding logs
@param local_path - the local directory to copy the logs into
"""
def update_func(logs_list):
logs_list.append((hostname, remote_path, local_path))
self._update_uncollected_logs_list(update_func)
def remove_client_log(self, hostname, remote_path, local_path):
"""Removes a set of client logs from the list of uncollected logs,
to allow for future log recovery.
@param host - the hostname of the machine holding the logs
@param remote_path - the directory on the remote machine holding logs
@param local_path - the local directory to copy the logs into
"""
def update_func(logs_list):
logs_list.remove((hostname, remote_path, local_path))
self._update_uncollected_logs_list(update_func)
def get_client_logs(self):
"""Retrieves the list of uncollected logs, if it exists.
@returns A list of (host, remote_path, local_path) tuples. Returns
an empty list if no uncollected logs file exists.
"""
log_exists = (self._uncollected_log_file and
os.path.exists(self._uncollected_log_file))
if log_exists:
return pickle.load(open(self._uncollected_log_file))
else:
return []
def _fill_server_control_namespace(self, namespace, protect=True):
"""
Prepare a namespace to be used when executing server control files.
This sets up the control file API by importing modules and making them
available under the appropriate names within namespace.
For use by _execute_code().
Args:
namespace: The namespace dictionary to fill in.
protect: Boolean. If True (the default) any operation that would
clobber an existing entry in namespace will cause an error.
Raises:
error.AutoservError: When a name would be clobbered by import.
"""
def _import_names(module_name, names=()):
"""
Import